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Last post Re: [HowTo] Debian Pastezone …
by sunrat View the latest post 2023-04-26 23:07

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[HowTo] Install and configure Debian Bullseye

Last post by arzgi « 2023-04-18 10:19
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by Hallvor » 2021-09-26 11:02

1. Who is this for?
This howto is aimed at beginners, but assumes a little knowledge of GNU/Linux, but no experience of Debian should be necessary....

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Last post by arzgi
2023-04-18 10:19
[howto] navigating Debian's documentation

Last post by wizard10000 « 2022-11-23 13:22

by wizard10000 » 2022-11-23 13:22

Debian is extensively documented and navigating that documentation can be a little daunting at times so we've created this short guide to help folks...

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2022-11-23 13:22
[Read-Me] External resources and use of this subforum

Last post by Hallvor « 2022-10-13 19:09

by Hallvor » 2022-10-13 19:09

If you are new here, my name is Hallvor and this is the Docs, Howtos, Tips & Tricks subforum of the Debian User Forums. As the name implies, this is...

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2022-10-13 19:09
Trouble shooting ALSA

Last post by sunrat « 2021-10-01 22:26
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by craigevil » 2010-07-17 06:08
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First go through the ALSA checklist:
1) add yourself to the 'audio' group (log out and log in again)
useradd -G audio username
2) use alsamixer...
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Last post by sunrat
2021-10-01 22:26
Howto: Installing and configuring Debian Buster

Last post by Hallvor « 2021-08-19 21:00
Replies: 30
by Hallvor » 2020-03-08 11:16
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1. Who is this for?
This howto is aimed at beginners, but assumes a little knowledge of GNU/Linux, but no experience of Debian should be necessary....
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Last post by Hallvor
2021-08-19 21:00
[HowTo] Debian Pastezone and using pastebinit to upload files to it

Last post by sunrat « 2023-04-26 23:07
Replies: 2
by sunrat » 2022-11-26 23:53

Debian Pastezone is a pastebin for storage or uploading files for forum purposes. You can upload manually to or use pastebinit.
pastebinit is a...

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Last post by sunrat
2023-04-26 23:07
[HowTo] Install and use Wine on Debian

Last post by CynicalDebian « 2023-04-25 20:07
Replies: 4
by CynicalDebian » 2023-04-23 00:20

For many of us the transition from Windows to Linux can be a painful process. Proprietary Windows software hooks into your life and makes you...

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2023-04-25 20:07
[HOWTO] - Access CP/M Floppy's via libdsk & cpmtools

Last post by lkraemer « 2023-04-24 13:27
Replies: 14
by lkraemer » 2014-03-04 23:38

- Access CP/M Floppy's created with Teledisk using libdsk & cpmtools

This HOWTO: will explain how to Install libdsk Version 1.3.5 & cpmtools...

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Last post by lkraemer
2023-04-24 13:27
[HowTo] Dealing with unresponsive applications or desktops

Last post by FreewheelinFrank « 2023-04-16 05:30
Replies: 3
by Hallvor » 2023-04-15 22:22

Skill level: Beginner
Tested on: Debian Bullseye

Unresponsive applications or even unresponsive desktop environments are not common in Debian, but...

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Last post by FreewheelinFrank
2023-04-16 05:30
[HowTo] Using apt from the command line interface

Last post by Hallvor « 2023-04-12 17:45
Replies: 6
by Hallvor » 2023-04-10 11:26

Skill level: Beginner

The apt command-line interface is a powerful tool that enables users to search for packages, install or remove them, and...

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Last post by Hallvor
2023-04-12 17:45
The Debian "Lite" system I have created

Last post by oswaldkelso « 2023-04-05 17:16
Replies: 25
by ShaunTheSalvo » 2022-03-05 05:31
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G'day from Australia!

This is my first post here, so I appreciate your patience/tolerance/whatever else you feel is required. :)

I have been using...
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Last post by oswaldkelso
2023-04-05 17:16
[HowTo] Move browser profile and cache to RAM

Last post by kalle123 « 2023-03-29 05:57
Replies: 8
by sunrat » 2023-03-14 05:44

A simple how-to for set up of the profile-sync-daemon package which I found is an easy way to achieve moving browser profiles to RAM, and how-to move...

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Last post by kalle123
2023-03-29 05:57
[Tips] Enable suspend to RAM with Atheros AR9227 chipset on Debian 11

Last post by mzs_47 « 2023-03-28 06:10

by mzs_47 » 2023-03-28 06:10

I installed a TPlink PCI wireless card on a desktop running Debian 11 AMD64, post that the suspend to RAM feature stopped working and the OS used to...

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Last post by mzs_47
2023-03-28 06:10
[HowTo] [SOLVED] Install Debian bookworm Testing with LUKS and custom partitions

Last post by Ruminator « 2023-03-26 21:25
Replies: 7
by Ruminator » 2023-03-06 14:13

Hi,

Looking to migrate my work machine from Ubuntu 22.04.2 Gnome to Debian Testing (bookworm), KDE. I would like to practice the install on a KVM...

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Last post by Ruminator
2023-03-26 21:25
Perfect Xfce desktop install

Last post by sunrat « 2023-03-20 08:31
Replies: 39
by Wolven » 2008-05-06 04:13
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Perfect Xfce desktop install - version 0.1.4

Verbatim copying and distribution of this entire article is permitted in any medium, provided this...
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Last post by sunrat
2023-03-20 08:31
[HowTo] Your first Debian server

Last post by jahway603 « 2023-03-18 03:08
Replies: 4
by Hallvor » 2022-12-31 00:36

General info

This how-to is written for those who would like to set up their first Debian server. It is written for Debian Bullseye, but the...

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Last post by jahway603
2023-03-18 03:08
[HowTo] Help others with electronic devices

Last post by cds60601 « 2023-02-19 03:22
Replies: 1
by Hallvor » 2023-02-18 10:59

The power user

If you are reading this, you are most likely a person who helps others with technical problems. You probably have advanced knowledge...

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Last post by cds60601
2023-02-19 03:22
[HowTo] quick and dirty .desktop file management

Last post by wizard10000 « 2023-02-17 21:06

by wizard10000 » 2023-02-17 21:06

I thought maybe some folks could use some help uncomplicating .desktop files so I'm gonna do a little tutorial. Here's what I think is the bare...

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Last post by wizard10000
2023-02-17 21:06
[HOWTO] - Write TRS-80 Model 1 Boot Floppy's using Debian 11

Last post by lkraemer « 2023-02-10 02:27

by lkraemer » 2023-02-10 02:27

- Write TRS-80 Model 1 Boot Floppy's using Debian 11

Post by lkraemer » 2023-02-09 19:45

This HOWTO: explains how to use Debian 11 to write 5.25...

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Last post by lkraemer
2023-02-10 02:27
Creating TRS-80 Floppy's in 2023 with Debian (Linux)

Last post by kent_dorfman766 « 2023-01-28 16:50
Replies: 1
by lkraemer » 2023-01-28 16:30

HOWTO: SDLTRS - TRS-80 Model 1, 3, & 4 Emulator - Debian 11 - 64 Bit

#1 Post by lkraemer » 2023-01-28 10:00
HOWTO: SDLTRS - TRS-80 Model 1, 3, & 4...

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Last post by kent_dorfman766
2023-01-28 16:50
[HowTo] How To - Add Icons To The Fluxbox Menu

Last post by Trihexagonal « 2023-01-17 08:56

by Trihexagonal » 2023-01-17 08:56

Create a small 32x32 image or find the one associated with the appropriate program to Export As in .xpm format from Gimp to where you want to save...

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Last post by Trihexagonal
2023-01-17 08:56
Howto: Set up a basic nftables firewall (Buster)

Last post by fabien « 2023-01-15 17:00
Replies: 14
by Hallvor » 2019-10-05 14:44

Who is this for?
This is a basic firewall for desktop computers and aimed at beginners.

What will it result in?
* An extra layer of security.
*...

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Last post by fabien
2023-01-15 17:00
[HowTo] Adding Start-Up/Logon sounds to Debian

Last post by donald « 2022-12-31 22:37
Replies: 2
by donald » 2022-12-31 21:50

Ongoing Collaborative thread, I'll add content here at least 1 to 2 times each week. If you have a different experience or knowledge please feel free...

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Last post by donald
2022-12-31 22:37
Transfer Files between Android and Debian

Last post by oswaldkelso « 2022-12-12 09:22
Replies: 24
by pwzhangzz » 2022-12-07 22:38
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For a long while I have been using the mtp protocol to transfer files between my android phones and my (Linux) desktop via a usb cable. Recently I...
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Last post by oswaldkelso
2022-12-12 09:22
Tips: Common CLI commands for beginners

Last post by oswaldkelso « 2022-12-09 15:54
Replies: 16
by Hallvor » 2019-02-18 18:23

Why bother with the command line interface (CLI)?

Using the CLI makes it easier to follow and give advice. While I am not advocating feeding your...

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Last post by oswaldkelso
2022-12-09 15:54
[Tips] View configuration files without lines commented with a # hash.

Last post by itmicp « 2022-12-05 21:06
Replies: 8
by kedaha » 2022-02-15 11:35

Remember the old saying that sometimes you can't see the wood for the trees? With what magic wand can one wave the trees away and make them...

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Last post by itmicp
2022-12-05 21:06
[HowTo] Using bootinfoscript

Last post by sunrat « 2022-11-27 00:37

by sunrat » 2022-11-27 00:37

I just tried several ways to run it and found the easiest way is to download the zip file from ... master.zip
then open a terminal in your downloads...

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Last post by sunrat
2022-11-27 00:37
Install Trinity Desktop Environment (TDE) on Debian Bullseye

Last post by trinidad « 2022-11-14 13:06
Replies: 3
by Hallvor » 2021-10-17 16:33

What is the Trinity Desktop Environment?

The Trinity Desktop Environment (TDE) is a desktop environment with a primary goal of retaining the...

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Last post by trinidad
2022-11-14 13:06
Update your BIOS (ThinkPad)

Last post by cds60601 « 2022-10-15 02:10
Replies: 3
by Hallvor » 2021-07-10 21:06

Disclaimer: This procedure may brick your computer. Consider yourself warned.

Our dear oswaldkelso has reported that the T520 (and possibly other...

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Last post by cds60601
2022-10-15 02:10
HowTo Build a Package from Source the Smart Way

Last post by casper :) « 2022-10-10 22:23
Replies: 93
by Soul Singin' » 2009-05-10 03:26
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Click on the link below to download a printer-friendly copy of this post in PDF format:

Build-Pkg-Smart-Way.pdf.tar.gz...
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Last post by casper :)
2022-10-10 22:23
About Inxi & forum support cq -Fxpmrz

Last post by h2 « 2022-10-10 18:15
Replies: 21
by Fossy » 2022-09-10 15:35
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Inxi is a system information script that can display various things about your hardware and software to users in an IRC chatroom or support forum ....
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Last post by h2
2022-10-10 18:15
Linux ports of OpenBSD's ksh

Last post by Head_on_a_Stick « 2022-09-17 23:31
Replies: 18
by Head_on_a_Stick » 2019-04-12 16:19

Although bash is a fine shell with many useful features, it does have it's problems:
BUGS
It's too big and too slow.
OpenBSD uses their own...

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Last post by Head_on_a_Stick
2022-09-17 23:31
How_To set up Fluxbox from the default Debian Desktop Environment

Last post by Trihexagonal « 2022-07-18 02:13

by Trihexagonal » 2022-07-18 02:13

A member was putting much more work into attempting to get Fluxbox set up than it takes so I thought this may be of help to others. This is to get...

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Last post by Trihexagonal
2022-07-18 02:13
How to boot Debian Live ISO (USB) on UEFI systems

Last post by lopa « 2022-07-10 17:20
Replies: 2
by jon_stone » 2016-02-21 23:06

As many are, I'm sure, aware, the Debian 8 live iso images (found here: ) do not come pre-configured with the ability to boot in UEFI mode....

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Last post by lopa
2022-07-10 17:20
How To Share folders with NFS

Last post by Hallvor « 2022-07-10 16:56
Replies: 27
by Polaris96 » 2009-07-22 05:22
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How to share folders with NFS
mark 1 mod 4

Changelog
This is where I tell everybody what I've done since mod3. You can skip this if it's your...
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Last post by Hallvor
2022-07-10 16:56
[EDITED] firmware: failed to load iwl-debug-yoyo.bin (-2)

Last post by ticojohn « 2022-07-06 13:52
Replies: 13
by ticojohn » 2021-07-28 19:10

I don't know if others are seeing the message, but on my Intel NUC, running Bullseye amd64, I have been seeing these messages at startup for quite...

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Last post by ticojohn
2022-07-06 13:52
Remove Compiz: XFCE4 Trials and Tribulations

Last post by ticojohn « 2022-06-21 13:26
Replies: 2
by ticojohn » 2022-06-20 20:28

I have a desktop with two (2) drives. Both drives have Bullseye installed. I use the second drive as a backup and for trying out new packages.

I...

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Last post by ticojohn
2022-06-21 13:26
Tip: Games for the CLI

Last post by craigevil « 2022-05-17 14:03
Replies: 5
by Hallvor » 2022-05-16 14:35

Gaming is usually thought of as an activity from the GUI, but there are several nice CLI-based games that will run fine on just about any hardware....

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Last post by craigevil
2022-05-17 14:03
Downloading binaries from Usenet with Nzbget

Last post by Hallvor « 2022-05-12 19:16
Replies: 14
by Hallvor » 2016-12-16 23:55

Edit: Updated older post for Jessie. Older post for Wheezy can be found here:

What is Usenet anyway?

Usenet is a worldwide distributed Internet...

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Last post by Hallvor
2022-05-12 19:16
Remastering Debian 11 with Penguin's eggs and an integrated Calamares installer

Last post by Len E. « 2022-04-27 03:19
Replies: 3
by Len E. » 2022-04-07 20:59

With the discontinuance of several remastering packages for Debian, it is a relief to come
across an effective package still being developed and...

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Last post by Len E.
2022-04-27 03:19
Tips from our Members

Last post by jmgibson1981 « 2022-04-16 14:31
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by Absent Minded » 2009-11-20 22:34
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I would like to take a moment to open this forum up to our members who would like to make some useful suggestions. To our new Members please feel...
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Last post by jmgibson1981
2022-04-16 14:31
Howto: Keyboard Layouts & Language Abbreviations in LXDE

Last post by Wm. A. Weasel « 2022-03-31 21:07
Replies: 1
by anastasis » 2013-08-14 07:22

If you're like me (indirect object form of the subject nominative 'I'), you might need to switch keyboard layouts from one language to another when...

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Last post by Wm. A. Weasel
2022-03-31 21:07
Howto: Installing firmware

Last post by sunrat « 2022-03-26 10:39
Replies: 3
by Hallvor » 2022-03-25 21:28

Table of contents

1. Why isn’t my WiFi card detected?
2. Installing Debian from unofficial medium with included firmware
3. Installing Debian from...

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Last post by sunrat
2022-03-26 10:39
[MATE Desktop] How to replace Caja file manager with Nemo

Last post by NFT5 « 2022-03-22 23:44
Replies: 1
by johnsonmt01 » 2022-03-22 17:50

Caja, meaning “box” in Spanish, is the default file manager of the MATE desktop. It is a fork of the GNOME 2.32 file manager Nautilus, from 2010....

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Last post by NFT5
2022-03-22 23:44
[MATE Desktop} How to install Ayatana Indicators

Last post by sunrat « 2022-03-22 21:02
Replies: 2
by johnsonmt01 » 2022-03-22 18:10

As described in the official wiki, “Ayatana is a collective effort to improve the user experience of software in and for Ubuntu.” Projects included...

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Last post by sunrat
2022-03-22 21:02
How to set up Smart Cards and Digital Certificates in Firefox/Chrome

Last post by johnsonmt01 « 2022-03-22 17:59

by johnsonmt01 » 2022-03-22 17:59

For any US GOV-affiliated individuals teleworking with a requirement to access smart card-enabled websites, and not interested in using a...

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Last post by johnsonmt01
2022-03-22 17:59
[MATE Desktop] How to disable "Recent Documents"

Last post by johnsonmt01 « 2022-03-22 17:45

by johnsonmt01 » 2022-03-22 17:45

I'm a fan of the MATE desktop and the classic Applications/Places/System menu, but I don't care for the Recent Documents item at the bottom of...

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Last post by johnsonmt01
2022-03-22 17:45
Harden Firefox with the Arkenfox user.js Template

Last post by Bulkley « 2022-03-22 17:36
Replies: 16
by kedaha » 2022-03-12 23:40

Just a few notes to simplify enabling the arkenfox user.js template directly by means of a few commands. It should be read, for a start, in...

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Last post by Bulkley
2022-03-22 17:36
TIP: Dual Booting Debian and FreeBSD

Last post by p.H « 2022-03-07 12:31
Replies: 5
by kedaha » 2022-03-02 11:06

Just a note which may help someone with a similar setup who wishes to boot freeBSD from their Debian grub menu.
With two SATA disks on a desktop...

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Last post by p.H
2022-03-07 12:31
Debian and Windows 11 with Secure Boot

Last post by sunrat « 2022-03-05 09:03
Replies: 2
by FatPBJ » 2022-03-04 15:27

I'm going to attempt to do a fresh install of Debian alongside a fresh install of Windows 11. I've read that there are some things to know that will...

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2022-03-05 09:03

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