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Debian Celebrates 31 years!

Last post by distro-nix « 2024-09-10 11:47
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by donald » 2024-08-17 01:34 » in Debian News

Bits from Debian

Debian Celebrates 31 years!
On Fri 16 August 2024 with tags debian birthday anniversary debianday
Written by Donald Norwood, Paul...

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2024-09-10 11:47
[Feature] Choose the Debian User Forums theme

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by donald » 2024-06-05 20:04 » in Forum information, requests, and feedback.
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It is everyones favorite time of the year which is when we review the board theme, select a new theme, or drop under used styles:

We had last year...
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2024-06-29 07:44
[Announcement] AI Generated Content

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For the benefit of our members and readers, the administration team will be closely monitoring and removing any AI-generated posts which are...

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2024-04-25 04:16
Forum guidelines. Please read before first post!

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by 4D696B65 » 2021-07-23 23:07

Before you start using Debian User Forums, please observe the following guidelines:

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Debian Code of Conduct

Last post by saulgoode « 2014-04-30 22:50
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by saulgoode » 2014-04-30 22:50 » in Debian Development Discussion

A resolution instituting a Code of Conduct for Debian has been passed by the general membership.

Debian Code of Conduct

Be respectful
In a...

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Tmpfs disk savers, from ~/.profile

Last post by CwF « 2024-09-12 00:15
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by CwF » 2024-09-05 17:41

In ~/.profile I have expanded the past thumbnail tmpfs to the entire ~/.cache, still on watch.
#create tmpfs disk savers
systemd-mount -t tmpfs -o...

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Last post by CwF
2024-09-12 00:15
Immutable Bookworm

Last post by pwzhangzz « 2024-09-09 18:14
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by pwzhangzz » 2024-05-13 23:18
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Recently many of my friends have expressed an interest in Fedora Silverblue; however, it seems pretty easy and actually straightforward to extend...
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Last post by pwzhangzz
2024-09-09 18:14
Would you recommend Debian to a brand new Linux user? Why/Why not?

Last post by juribel « 2024-09-05 09:25
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by m4c-attack » 2024-09-03 23:14

A hypothetical I thought about when browsing /r/Debian... and seeing every 'Should I use Debian or ?' question is answered w/ Debian resoundingly....

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Last post by juribel
2024-09-05 09:25
Share your Debian SCRIPTS

Last post by fabien « 2024-09-03 23:55
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by fabien » 2022-04-09 14:42
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Share your Debian scripts !
Why keep those valuable pieces of code out of sight?
Being of personal use, their polish is perhaps not as high as if...
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Last post by fabien
2024-09-03 23:55
Why do you use debian?

Last post by Augie77 « 2024-09-03 15:19
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by F37U5G0D » 2009-05-25 00:50
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Why do you use debian and not another distrobution?
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Last post by Augie77
2024-09-03 15:19
[Discussion] correspondence among deb repositories

Last post by yvs222 « 2024-08-23 15:53
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by yvs222 » 2024-08-04 16:15

Hi everyone,

I have a couple records to PPA in apt sources that used on Debian bookworm.
Using them I have to find out some correspondence (usually...

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Last post by yvs222
2024-08-23 15:53
Debian's Community on discord is back

Last post by Aristocat « 2024-08-21 14:43
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by Narodnaya Volya » 2024-04-22 10:30

Debian's Community on discord is back after it was nuked.
Feel free to join

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Last post by Aristocat
2024-08-21 14:43
[Discussion] Microphone issues in Debian 5.10.221-1

Last post by Srishti « 2024-08-02 11:37
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by Srishti » 2024-07-29 04:50

Hi Everyone,

I am currently struggling to enable microphone recording in a GCP VM of configuration- Debian 5.10.221-1 (2024-07-14) x86_64...

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Last post by Srishti
2024-08-02 11:37
[Solved] How to determine if a directory is a mountpoint and if it is mounted or not?

Last post by wizard10000 « 2024-07-30 10:09
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by buhtz » 2024-07-30 07:59

I think about what would be the unixoid way to determine if a directory is a mountpoint and if it is currently mounted or not.

The only way I knew...

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Last post by wizard10000
2024-07-30 10:09
[Discussion] What do you wish you had known years ago?

Last post by m4c-attack « 2024-07-29 05:46
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by Uptorn » 2024-03-05 15:52

Is there any tool or command or simpler/faster way of doing something that you wish you'd known about when starting out on Debian? Or when starting...

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Last post by m4c-attack
2024-07-29 05:46
I just found in my system settings a new option: Online Accounts (Debian 11 Cinnamon)

Last post by Dai_trying « 2024-07-25 15:41
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by Diesel330 » 2024-07-25 11:14

Such a disgrace and scary at the same time to find in my settings the logos of Facebook, Google and Microsoft... This was necessary guys right?...

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Last post by Dai_trying
2024-07-25 15:41
Text editor debate, zoomer edition

Last post by alancristhian « 2024-07-20 12:44
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by atharv » 2023-10-08 19:06

Vim, emacs and VScode are fawned over to death, but I'd like to talk about what other alternatives my fellow young people are choosing.

I personally...

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Last post by alancristhian
2024-07-20 12:44
What Desktop environment do you use?

Last post by kopper « 2024-07-19 08:44
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by alienspy » 2023-10-28 12:22
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Hello! Let's have a poll about DE popularity.

I guess the votes will be like this for top 5. We will see if i am right :)

1. KDE

2. Gnome

3....
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Last post by kopper
2024-07-19 08:44
[Wanted] "Back In Time" is looking for translators in preparation for the upcoming release 1.5.0

Last post by buhtz « 2024-07-11 13:33

by buhtz » 2024-07-11 13:33

Hello together,

I'm member of the maintenance team of Back In Time (deb: backintime ) a rsync-based backup software.

We are in the middle of...

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Last post by buhtz
2024-07-11 13:33
[Discussion] fstab and impact for use of multiple disks

Last post by pbear « 2024-07-08 01:29
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by KnowKnot » 2024-07-07 11:00

Hi guys,
I have to NVMe sticks - one for the OS and installed apps ()its user part is EXT4), and one which should be basically for storing my data...

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Last post by pbear
2024-07-08 01:29
[Discussion] Help me understand root and sudo

Last post by wizard10000 « 2024-07-04 10:02
Replies: 24
by Augie77 » 2024-04-04 15:16
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During my first install of Debian/Bookworm, I was given the option of setting a root password, or not. Coming from Mint, I knew to use sudo so I...
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Last post by wizard10000
2024-07-04 10:02
[Discussion] Debian Audio System

Last post by FreewheelinFrank « 2024-07-04 06:02
Replies: 5
by PlagueSpale » 2024-02-22 14:46

Hello all, I'm fairly new to Debian (and Linux in whole) and I'm quite interested in what makes a system , i.e how system works, how are processes...

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Last post by FreewheelinFrank
2024-07-04 06:02
Debian compatible graphics cards

Last post by friendlysalmon88 « 2024-07-04 01:49
Replies: 4
by ObsoleteMan » 2024-03-16 01:18

Hello,
Does anyone know of a listing of Debian compatible graphics cards or cards that will work with Linux in general.
Thanks,
ObsoleteMan

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Last post by friendlysalmon88
2024-07-04 01:49
PLEASE HELP

Last post by sunrat « 2024-06-21 03:45
Replies: 14
by Nooka » 2024-06-14 02:17

Firstly, it is tedious to have to create an account just to ask such a simple question.

I am so sorry for not being all tech savvy and hip when...

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Last post by sunrat
2024-06-21 03:45
Query on link of sysctl.conf file

Last post by DebianFox « 2024-06-13 14:47
Replies: 5
by DebianFox » 2024-06-11 08:40

In recent Debian instances I have seen that the file /etc/sysctl.d/99-sysctl.conf is a syslink to /etc/sysctl.conf .

Why was the decision made to...

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Last post by DebianFox
2024-06-13 14:47
[Discussion] Does "based off" Debian Just Mean..

Last post by anticapitalista « 2024-06-04 20:32
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by Mindovermaster » 2024-06-04 05:53

I have been using Debian since Squeeze, and have used several distros since then. Ubuntu, Mint (and LMDE), OpenSUSE, Fedora, Arch (many derivatives),...

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Last post by anticapitalista
2024-06-04 20:32
[Junk] Is there a way for an OP to delete or tag a junk thread?

Last post by sunrat « 2024-05-02 03:33
Replies: 7
by bitrat » 2024-05-01 10:50

Hi,

I was wondering if there's a way for a thread's creator to delete it if it proves to be fruitless, ill posed or otherwise reduces to noise.

If...

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Last post by sunrat
2024-05-02 03:33
[Discussion] Non-free software points of entry

Last post by xuhdev « 2024-04-29 03:58
Replies: 4
by Uptorn » 2024-02-13 18:05

Keeping one's sources.list clear of non-free repositories is no guarantee that one's system will remain free of proprietary software. I have often...

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Last post by xuhdev
2024-04-29 03:58
How I built the Hyper^Linux Kernel(6.1) for Debian Bookworm(12.5) (Tiny edition!)

Last post by alienspy « 2024-04-27 15:13
Replies: 8
by Linuxgaming1824 » 2024-04-21 18:00

- How I built the Hyper^Linux Kernel(6.1) for Debian Bookworm(12.5) (Tiny edition!) -

# This is a journal/guide for building a base system for High...

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Last post by alienspy
2024-04-27 15:13
[Solved] Debian 11 bullseye in additional AWS region ap-south-2 Hyderabad

Last post by Aki « 2024-04-22 16:30
Replies: 5
by matthew976 » 2024-04-16 19:08

Currently there isn't an aws-marketplace AMI owned by Debian for the the ap-south-2 (Hyderabad) region. All the other regions that I require have...

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Last post by Aki
2024-04-22 16:30
Looking for some unique and complete themes

Last post by None1975 « 2024-04-22 13:17
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by LloydLynx » 2023-09-23 01:31

I use MATE on Bookworm on an old 2007 laptop. My theme taste is mainly shiny skeumorphic frutiger aero with a soft spot for that early 2000s fisher...

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Last post by None1975
2024-04-22 13:17
How I Built The Hyper^Linux Kernel With Debian Bullseye 11.9

Last post by Linuxgaming1824 « 2024-04-22 11:24
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by Linuxgaming1824 » 2024-04-16 18:35
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I've now moved on to working with this build in Bookworm, the up-to-date guide is here...

- How I Built The Hyper^Linux Kernel...
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Last post by Linuxgaming1824
2024-04-22 11:24
Building the nest

Last post by CwF « 2024-04-21 02:34
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by CwF » 2024-04-20 16:50

I have been testing a handful of things exploring the performance and consistency of double nested virtual machines.

Mixed news on the networking....

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Last post by CwF
2024-04-21 02:34
[Discussion] www.hardinfo2.org is "Ready to Serve, my Lord!"

Last post by Linuxgaming1824 « 2024-04-17 23:33
Replies: 4
by hwspeedy » 2024-04-12 08:34

hardinfo2 webpage with Benchmark results is now Ready to Serve my Lord!

Some Features

KISS (HTML5, CSS3 and Vanilla.js)
SPA (Loads as Single...

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Last post by Linuxgaming1824
2024-04-17 23:33
[Testing-Bullseye] Can we put threads here if we are testing Bullseye still ;D

Last post by Linuxgaming1824 « 2024-04-17 15:27
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by Linuxgaming1824 » 2024-04-17 02:26

Hi guys, I'm wondering if maybe this is the right place to put threads for those of us, who still love Debian Bullseye so much we are still testing...

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Last post by Linuxgaming1824
2024-04-17 15:27
[Discussion] Which application, now defunct in Debian, do you remember fondly?

Last post by Linuxgaming1824 « 2024-04-16 22:15
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by fabien » 2024-04-06 10:06
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Yet another nostalgic topic...

Over time, we have lost applications, often due to lack of upstream maintenance, sometimes also probably due to lack...
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Last post by Linuxgaming1824
2024-04-16 22:15
init diversity in Debian

Last post by friendlysalmon88 « 2024-04-11 03:11
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by golinux » 2019-09-19 17:49
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Is systemd lockin on the horizon?
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Last post by friendlysalmon88
2024-04-11 03:11
[Discussion] rebooted hardinfo as community edition hardinfo2 - System information & Benchmarking

Last post by hwspeedy « 2024-04-05 21:44
Replies: 4
by hwspeedy » 2024-04-02 21:54

We have rebooted hardinfo, that has not been released for >10 years as community edition hardinfo2.

There is no other program like hardinfo2,...

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Last post by hwspeedy
2024-04-05 21:44
Uunnecessary and unfriendly requirements

Last post by oswaldkelso « 2024-04-04 00:47
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by rpt » 2024-04-01 18:27
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Just like registering in this forum, where a strong password was required to have access a forum of posts, no sensitive data, in the same...
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Last post by oswaldkelso
2024-04-04 00:47
[Discussion] What change, if implemented, would cause you to leave Debian?

Last post by Marie SWE « 2024-03-18 00:25
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by Uptorn » 2024-03-02 06:45
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Big or small, broad or niche, do you draw the line on a particular choice that future Debian might make? What change, if implemented, would induce...
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Last post by Marie SWE
2024-03-18 00:25
[Discussion] Upgrading from Buzz through to Bookworm: Possible?

Last post by CwF « 2024-03-15 04:56
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by Uptorn » 2024-03-15 03:58

With no concern for the practical , is it possible to begin with a Buzz installation and work one's way up through the historic stable releases to...

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Last post by CwF
2024-03-15 04:56
[Discussion] [Solved] Disable Administrator Password For Downloading Software In Software Store

Last post by donald « 2024-03-13 00:13
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by VPW23 » 2024-03-10 17:29
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I was able to disable password requirements for logging in and when I run sudo.

However, when I go to the software store I can’t download any...
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Last post by donald
2024-03-13 00:13
[Discussion] small gamepad-operated OS project

Last post by tabs12 « 2024-03-11 07:35

by tabs12 » 2024-03-11 07:35

Hi. I am working on a small project of an OS baset on Debian that will be fully operable with gamepad. that is why I am looking for software that...

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Last post by tabs12
2024-03-11 07:35
[Solved] GRUB doesn't show on restart

Last post by Dai_trying « 2024-03-08 15:38
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by VPW23 » 2023-12-13 14:57

Hi,

When I boot my computer on, I get the GRUB bootloader that allows me to choose between Debian and Windows.

When I restart the computer,...

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Last post by Dai_trying
2024-03-08 15:38
[Discussion] Basic Project/work management software {SOLVED]

Last post by johna1954 « 2024-02-29 12:31
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by johna1954 » 2024-02-20 17:38

Hi,
I hope this is the right forum if not my apologies and will move to another.
I run a small business ( providing printing services to Artists) by...

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2024-02-29 12:31
Solid underscore after GRUB menu

Last post by CwF « 2024-02-25 18:40
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by fredericm » 2024-01-25 11:14

Hello,

I have a ThinkPad T470 with dual boot Win10 and Debian 12.
I tried to run a update and I think I turned it off during the update...
Now I...

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Last post by CwF
2024-02-25 18:40
Mailing lists for newcomers/non-techies

Last post by Shamak « 2024-02-20 22:16
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by alienspy » 2024-02-20 14:52

Hello! After the problem with Debian 12.5 update and nvidia proprietary drivers i started to look for detailed release notes, but all i have found on...

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Last post by Shamak
2024-02-20 22:16
[Discussion] Why are severely broken point releases being released for Bookworm

Last post by dilberts_left_nut « 2024-02-20 07:17
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by Chaussettes » 2024-02-12 22:33
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Has there been any discussion or communication with the Debian development team as to why we've had at least 3 back-to-back point releases of stable...
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Last post by dilberts_left_nut
2024-02-20 07:17
[Discussion] Why Debian still uses sudo instead of doas?

Last post by wizard10000 « 2024-02-19 21:44
Replies: 35
by Hetzer » 2024-01-28 20:07
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doas has nearly the same (or it's already of same) functionality, is smaller and much easier to configure than sudo. It's also said that doas is more...
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Last post by wizard10000
2024-02-19 21:44
Which non-hp printer for my deb laptops?

Last post by M22 « 2024-02-19 11:26
Replies: 8
by Heeter » 2023-12-31 00:34

Hi all,

I am going to get rid of my hp printers, Both refuse to work completely just because I am missing cyan ink, cannot scan, cannot print...

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Last post by M22
2024-02-19 11:26
[Discussion] Is system breaking updates common in Debian Stable?

Last post by M22 « 2024-02-17 06:47
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by M22 » 2024-02-16 02:05

Forgive me if this sounds a bit rude or annoying, but I didn't expect a stable branch of well known rock-solid Debian to have hiccups during an...

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Last post by M22
2024-02-17 06:47
What is simple cross-site scripting in Debian Severity Levels?

Last post by Shamak « 2024-01-28 20:17
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by Shamak » 2024-01-04 23:05

The Debian CVE Severity levels refer to simple cross-site scripting (XSS) as an example of a medium cve.

medium : For anything which permits code...

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Last post by Shamak
2024-01-28 20:17
Moving the old forward. init's and stuff

Last post by trinidad « 2024-01-25 14:59
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by CwF » 2022-03-12 15:59

I've come up with non-issue init question I not only don't know but also have no indication to even have a preference on.

After freshening up some...

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Last post by trinidad
2024-01-25 14:59
Are most or all security flaws fixed in Debian? Or is it like Ubuntu where many are not?

Last post by Shamak « 2024-01-17 16:24
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by Shamak » 2024-01-15 23:02

TL;DR In Ubuntu, apparently not all security issues in Universe are fixed. I was wondering if all security issues are fixed in Debian. Bearing in...

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Last post by Shamak
2024-01-17 16:24
First-time trying Debian, and it's awesome!

Last post by Espionage724 « 2024-01-14 16:50

by Espionage724 » 2024-01-14 16:50

I started out on Ubuntu 6.06, and eventually went to Fedora somewhere in the 20s. I juggled a bit between the latest Fedora, openSUSE Tumbleweed, and...

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2024-01-14 16:50

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