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[Forum] Please welcome bbbhltz, eamanu, and reinob to the moderation team!

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by donald » 2024-12-09 18:08 » in Forum information, requests, and feedback.

Please welcome bbbhltz , eamanu , and reinob as our newest members of the Forums Moderation Team . To reiterate our team structure, each of these...

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2024-12-15 23:20
A Guide to Debian Community Discord

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by Aristocat » 2024-11-17 20:38 » in General Debian

Hello everyone! If you're checking this thread, I am the server administrator (or owner) of the Debian Community Discord. You may have encountered a...

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2024-11-17 22:08
[Announcement] AI Generated Content

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Please Read: Welcome to Off-Topic!

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My name is canci and I'll be your off-topic host and subforum moderator.

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Forum guidelines. Please read before first post!

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

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Debian Code of Conduct

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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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[Discussion] GUI Tool to know the “Hardware Status” of a Wireless card for a laptop?

Last post by manueljordan « 2025-01-13 00:56

by manueljordan » 2025-01-13 00:56

Hello Friends

About to check the “Hardware Status” of a HDD/SSD through a GUI for example Gnome offers the following tool:

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Very valuable

Just...

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Last post by manueljordan
2025-01-13 00:56
Possible to circumvent any low level malware?

Last post by reinob « 2025-01-10 18:09
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by BillClinton69 » 2025-01-09 22:20

Is there any way to safeguard against low level malware such as a BIOS with backdoors?

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Last post by reinob
2025-01-10 18:09
Software licenses for solitaire programmers

Last post by reinob « 2025-01-10 18:03
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by larienna » 2025-01-04 12:02

Even with sites like

it can still be confusing what can or cannot be done with certain licenses. Here is the situation.

I am a solo developer,...

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Last post by reinob
2025-01-10 18:03
Libra Chat Stifles Users Freedom

Last post by Northpoint « 2025-01-09 22:14
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by gamingondebian » 2025-01-07 15:22

Debian Code of Conduct

Version 1.0 ratified on April 28th, 2014.

The Debian Project, the producers of the Debian system, have adopted a code of...

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Last post by Northpoint
2025-01-09 22:14
a better terminal font for your eyes

Last post by friendlysalmon88 « 2025-01-08 13:45
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by manyroads » 2024-12-31 15:02

If you are looking for an interesting and 'fun' tool to help you determine which monospaced 'terminal' font is best for your eyes... you might try:

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Last post by friendlysalmon88
2025-01-08 13:45
[Off-Topic] It's funny when people talk about forums dying.

Last post by friendlysalmon88 « 2025-01-08 00:25
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by spv » 2024-12-30 19:07

people act like literally everyone has moved over to twitter/X and/or reddit or discord or...
forums still exist, y'all just stopped using them.....

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2025-01-08 00:25
Debian LXDE goes Supersonic with Quad Boot

Last post by friendlysalmon88 « 2025-01-07 23:12
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by Ziggi » 2024-12-31 15:41

A bit of festive fun :wink:

Debian LXDE goes Supersonic with Quad Boot USB-A at 5GiB per sec test run. :!:
Before going Ballistic with Multi Boot...

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2025-01-07 23:12
[Request] RIP Caldera Version 9.2 Installer

Last post by wizard10000 « 2025-01-07 22:58
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by godinho » 2025-01-07 22:52

Hi everyone,

I hope you're doing well.

I'm reaching out because I need to reinstall RIP Caldera Version 9.2 on a computer, but unfortunately, I've...

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Last post by wizard10000
2025-01-07 22:58
[Off-Topic] Main Board Recommendations

Last post by friendlysalmon88 « 2025-01-07 16:04
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by friendlysalmon88 » 2025-01-07 15:31

My initial RAM upgrade for the computer I'm using right now involved purchasing the wrong specifications. Not only was this RAM incorrect for my HP...

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2025-01-07 16:04
[Discussion] Encrypted, Compressed NAS backup system?

Last post by gamingondebian « 2025-01-06 17:19
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by BillClinton69 » 2025-01-06 15:48

I want to set up a NAS backup system where the files can be accessed without extracting a big archive. So like back up individual files and compress...

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Last post by gamingondebian
2025-01-06 17:19
God Mode Gaming On Debian Guide 2025

Last post by gamingondebian « 2025-01-05 18:09
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by gamingondebian » 2025-01-05 03:16

This is going to be a very short, but comprehensive guide, to turning Debian into a gaming system on par with Microsoft Windows.

That is to say,...

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Last post by gamingondebian
2025-01-05 18:09
Which Browser do you use?

Last post by gamingondebian « 2025-01-05 03:53
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by donald » 2021-11-30 22:35
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Which Web Browser is your primary?

The poll is limited to 10 options, if you use another use the 'Other' selection and leave a comment.
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2025-01-05 03:53
What customizations do you do over the stock Debian install for Desktop use?

Last post by gamingondebian « 2025-01-05 03:49
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by td211 » 2024-12-05 08:35
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I usually install Debian using the minimal netinstall then do the following:

- Install a minimal Plasma desktop with baseapps and spectacle
-...
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Last post by gamingondebian
2025-01-05 03:49
[Feature request] /media/username/ID or path etc/ instead of UUID

Last post by CwF « 2025-01-04 19:01
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by jebez » 2025-01-04 13:00

They don't seem to care...

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Last post by CwF
2025-01-04 19:01
How can I update InRealese in OBS for Debian packaging

Last post by stevepusser « 2025-01-03 18:17
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by amin11 » 2025-01-03 14:43

When I create a new package, apt doesn't see it and doen't get a uptade for my package. And InReales doesn't update.
What can I do that I can get...

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Last post by stevepusser
2025-01-03 18:17
[Discussion] do you cover your webcam when not in use?

Last post by m1k3 « 2025-01-02 00:52
Replies: 10
by wizard10000 » 2024-12-30 18:14

Saw this question on another forum and thought it was interesting enough to ask here.

I personally just blacklist uvcvideo but I never use my...

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Last post by m1k3
2025-01-02 00:52
[Testing - Trixie] New kernel ignores cpufreq/boost

Last post by wizard10000 « 2024-12-31 01:50
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by ruwolf » 2024-12-30 23:04

I use SparkyLinux 8 (Seven-Sisters), which is clone of Debian Testing (Trixie).
I use workaround about overheating in high load, setting...

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Last post by wizard10000
2024-12-31 01:50
[Off-Topic] Admission of guilt

Last post by spv « 2024-12-30 19:22
Replies: 6
by friendlysalmon88 » 2024-12-20 04:33

I've got something that I need to get off of my l electronic chest as it may make some of the other folks on the forums boil under their skins. My...

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Last post by spv
2024-12-30 19:22
[Off-Topic] How do I delete PMs.

Last post by bbbhltz « 2024-12-29 08:47
Replies: 1
by friendlysalmon88 » 2024-12-29 03:59

I've got several private messages that have accumulated since I've been a member of the Debian User Forums community.

I've had no luck figuring out...

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Last post by bbbhltz
2024-12-29 08:47
[Testing - Trixie] MediaTek T750 SoC interfacing

Last post by Aki « 2024-12-26 16:30
Replies: 1
by brcisna » 2024-12-26 16:19

Hello All,

Debian 13 Trixie
Intro:
Up front . This is very much a hack. Trying to interface with a 5G gateway device that uses the MediaTek T750 SoC...

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Last post by Aki
2024-12-26 16:30
[Software] ProtonVPN and Keyring

Last post by Aki « 2024-12-26 15:17
Replies: 1
by mumpkie » 2024-12-26 11:05

Prior to the installation of Proton's VPN into Debian and being unfamiliar with this I wanted to run this past the forum. This program only has a...

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Last post by Aki
2024-12-26 15:17
[Software] sudoedit mount error

Last post by wizard10000 « 2024-12-22 21:07
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by Outline » 2024-12-22 19:57

I installed debian 12 on my laptop using the Spiral Linux image.
I then removed the backports repos and the pins to them (it was pinning the kernel...

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2024-12-22 21:07
[Software] install arch-linux on /sdb sata drive to dual boot with debian

Last post by wizard10000 « 2024-12-21 12:44
Replies: 1
by vryni » 2024-12-21 12:30

Hi there
Having used Debian for a few years & currently having debian 12 installed
on my home pc's /sda sata drive

I'd like to install arch linux...

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Last post by wizard10000
2024-12-21 12:44
Debian testing with Docker CE packages - apt hangs on updating to Docker 27.3.1?

Last post by friendlysalmon88 « 2024-12-20 06:52
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by victorhooi » 2024-09-22 13:33

I have a Debian testing (Trixie) machine, which has Docker installed from the official Docker repos:

```
> cat /etc/apt/sources.list.d/docker.list...

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Last post by friendlysalmon88
2024-12-20 06:52
can i ask a question about hcxpcapngtool

Last post by wizard10000 « 2024-12-17 21:05
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by theyikes » 2024-12-17 20:14

Hey all!! AM i allowed to ask a script question about hcxpcapngtool ?

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Last post by wizard10000
2024-12-17 21:05
How to Brick a 1 TB SSD

Last post by PDA123 « 2024-12-17 01:45
Replies: 30
by PDA123 » 2022-12-31 13:11
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Be an optimist- like on the Titanic.

I've had the pleasant experience of bricking 2- 1tb SSDs in a few hours or so.

One of the SSD was a Western...
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Last post by PDA123
2024-12-17 01:45
Spinning Rust Attrition

Last post by CwF « 2024-12-16 19:01
Replies: 7
by CwF » 2023-09-04 17:00

A short Labor Day read

First off, I probably will buy another one and likely a Toshiba. I have many others that I'd prefer not to put into service...

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Last post by CwF
2024-12-16 19:01
[Discussion] What (personal) blogs do you follow

Last post by m4c-attack « 2024-12-15 23:01
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by m4c-attack » 2024-12-15 21:07

Preferably Linux or FOSS-related. Here are some of my favs:

Tackles accessibility, security, privacy, and software freedom. I like how some posts...

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Last post by m4c-attack
2024-12-15 23:01
[Discussion] Do you use Two Factor Authentication (2FA)?

Last post by donald « 2024-12-15 21:38
Replies: 22
by donald » 2024-02-12 17:33
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When 2FA started years ago I put it on everything that would allow it. It worked great and many security or password apps supported the feature as...
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Last post by donald
2024-12-15 21:38
EncFS vs CryFS

Last post by Antonio Rizzo « 2024-12-15 17:49
Replies: 2
by bester69 » 2019-01-13 20:18

Hi
Ive been using for long time encfs with the cloud, today I discovered cryfs and I was considering give it a try
, now, which one would recommend...

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Last post by Antonio Rizzo
2024-12-15 17:49
[Off-Topic] Anyone check out the Secret Level Anthology on Amazon Prime ?

Last post by donald « 2024-12-14 22:56
Replies: 2
by donald » 2024-12-14 18:31

10 Episodes for Season 1 each episode based on a popular or well known video game:

PAC-MAN
Warhammer 40,000
Concord
Mega Man
Unreal Tournament...

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Last post by donald
2024-12-14 22:56
Connection loss with Intel Ethernet Controller I226-V (with ASUS NUC14RVHU5)

Last post by sunrat « 2024-12-08 10:03
Replies: 3
by miroslavbucek » 2024-11-05 17:46

Hi, I have same problem he describes , but disabling PCIe ASPM Support in the BIOS didn't help. I also tried different settings in /etc/default/grub...

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Last post by sunrat
2024-12-08 10:03
loading Broadcom 4322 as wlp2s0 during boot

Last post by Almah « 2024-12-08 08:59
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by Almah » 2024-12-05 16:44

Hello,
I am trying to salvage an old Macbook pro 2010 for a friend and have installed LMDE 6 based on Debian 12.1. Everything is working...

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Last post by Almah
2024-12-08 08:59
Hardware Vendor Lock (AMD PSB etc.)

Last post by sunrat « 2024-12-07 23:40
Replies: 6
by Michael_ » 2024-12-06 17:22

I didn't even know that this exists.
Is this AMD only or does Intel have it's own equivalent?
How do i know if a Vendor uses it or not? Is it...

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Last post by sunrat
2024-12-07 23:40
[Software] Unable to Install Q4OS (Most likely Nvidia GPU Issue)

Last post by Michael_ « 2024-12-05 17:21
Replies: 8
by Michael_ » 2024-11-30 17:43

I bought a new laptop with an nvidia rtx 4070 dgpu and i was trying to install Q4OS Plasma (based on debian + kde plasma) and ran into a problem.
I...

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Last post by Michael_
2024-12-05 17:21
[Discussion] rkhunter development hiatus

Last post by DebianFox « 2024-12-04 10:19
Replies: 1
by Uptorn » 2024-11-23 04:25

After six years of stalled development, it appears a new developer(s) will be picking up rkhunter .

I had wondered why rkhunter hadn't been...

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2024-12-04 10:19
[Discussion] What is the ultimate Debian laptop?

Last post by Hallvor « 2024-12-04 09:49
Replies: 15
by Hallvor » 2024-11-28 09:46

I am looking forward to retiring my ThinkPad T440s, so I am wondering what do you think is the best Debian laptop, according to the following...

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2024-12-04 09:49
[Industry] F.T.C. Launches Antitrust Investigation Into Microsoft

Last post by DebianFox « 2024-12-04 06:40
Replies: 9
by donald » 2024-11-28 03:20

F.T.C. Launches Antitrust Investigation Into Microsoft

(click the link, it is not behind a paywall)

Regulators are demanding information from the...

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Last post by DebianFox
2024-12-04 06:40
[Off-Topic] Dramatically increasing bloat of Ubuntu since 2012 with stats

Last post by Hetzer « 2024-12-03 13:14
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by greenelephant » 2024-10-28 03:28

Ubuntu's iso sizes 2006-2024. The bloat is painful to watch... it's only a desktop operating system, not a mission to Mars :lol:

This is why Mint...

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Last post by Hetzer
2024-12-03 13:14
[Off-Topic] What Linux Podcasts do you like?

Last post by friendlysalmon88 « 2024-12-01 20:13
Replies: 7
by m4c-attack » 2024-11-26 23:49

Curious to hear what others are digesting.

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2024-12-01 20:13
[Off-Topic] Computer monitors: What criterias affects eye strain?

Last post by friendlysalmon88 « 2024-12-01 18:40
Replies: 20
by larienna » 2024-07-12 18:10
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I have bought a monitor recently (Samsung Odyssey G3 24 ), and after 30 minutes of use, my eyes are in pain. I thought I did my research...
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2024-12-01 18:40
[Off-Topic] Rant: Most distro system requirements are ridiculous

Last post by friendlysalmon88 « 2024-12-01 01:35
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by vincentkanin » 2024-07-16 16:53

Many of you have probably heard about openSUSE and RHEL's switch to the x86-64-v2 requirement, but they still state that an 2,0 GHz Dual-core 64-bit...

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Last post by friendlysalmon88
2024-12-01 01:35
[Industry] US regulators seek to separate Chrome from Google, and other monopoly measures.

Last post by friendlysalmon88 « 2024-12-01 01:07
Replies: 3
by donald » 2024-11-21 08:35

Late Breaking News from the Associated Press:

Click the link and read please.

U.S. regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to...

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Last post by friendlysalmon88
2024-12-01 01:07
[Security] A new Linux Malware - WolfsBane - allegedly from China is out in the wild

Last post by friendlysalmon88 « 2024-11-30 23:57
Replies: 11
by DebianFox » 2024-11-26 06:15

This article went live a few days ago. The people behind these are suspected to be Gelsemium a Chinese APT group. This impacts both systemd based...

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Last post by friendlysalmon88
2024-11-30 23:57
HP EliteBook 860 16 inch G9 Notebook

Last post by friendlysalmon88 « 2024-11-30 23:47
Replies: 6
by Ziggi » 2024-11-17 16:22

Hello Debians,
My first post on this forum.
As I could not find this exact HP EliteBook 860 16 inch G9 Notebook (6T1B3EA) in your Debian Web Page HP...

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Last post by friendlysalmon88
2024-11-30 23:47
russia uses their own debian derivative

Last post by friendlysalmon88 « 2024-11-30 21:26
Replies: 3
by wizard10000 » 2024-11-30 12:21

Interesting read. I'll quote a little bit - Astra Linux is a Russian operating system based on Debian available for all types of devices and...

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Last post by friendlysalmon88
2024-11-30 21:26
[Off-Topic] How installing a package in emacs broke KDE on my system, can't login now

Last post by dexcy « 2024-11-29 22:55

by dexcy » 2024-11-29 22:55

After installing a pdf-tools package inside emacs and writing (pdf-tools-install) in init.el, emacs offered me at launch to recompile some epdfinfo...

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Last post by dexcy
2024-11-29 22:55
[Off-Topic] Forgotten pass phrase after holidays

Last post by Onsemeliot « 2024-11-23 06:39
Replies: 9
by Onsemeliot » 2024-11-21 18:00

I need to vent my frustration: I used a device for months daily and therefore typed in the LUKS pass phrase often more than once a day, but after 3...

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Last post by Onsemeliot
2024-11-23 06:39
[Discussion] KDE Linux: An immutable Arch-based distro from KDE

Last post by Aristocat « 2024-11-17 20:41
Replies: 5
by wizard10000 » 2024-11-12 20:30

Project Banana is an immutable, Arch-based build from KDE that I guess will replace KDE Neon.

Thought this would make for interesting discussion....

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Last post by Aristocat
2024-11-17 20:41
Shink Debian 12 VM on Hyper-V

Last post by lindi « 2024-11-16 21:05
Replies: 5
by coppolino97 » 2024-10-21 20:06

Hi all,
I am running a Debian 12 Virtual Machine on Hyper-V Windows Server 2022 and I got this Debian 12 VM after P2V (physical to virtual process)....

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2024-11-16 21:05

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