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Please read - Current Issues in Debian

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This post will link to topics describing current issues in Debian, negative and positive, including bugs, the stage of the current release and new...

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Beginner's Guide (Updated for 2023)

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by beginners-guide » 2010-12-20 19:38
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This guide revised and updated Oct 2022

Table of contents

1) Intro:
A beginners guide to Debian

2) Finding information:
2.1) basic built-in...
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How to Help Someone use a Computer

Last post by Harold « 2006-08-20 02:18

by Harold » 2006-08-20 02:18

Phil Agre --

Computer people are fine human beings, but they do a lot of harm in the ways they help other people with their computer problems. Now...

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2006-08-20 02:18
sources.list - - release name or edition ref?

Last post by FreewheelinFrank « 2023-02-02 18:49
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by bwg368 » 2023-02-02 18:14

I have finally started to use 100% Debian. I have always stuck with dists based on Debian. I think I prefer the stable edition because I am tired of...

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2023-02-02 18:49
Unable to disable Suspend

Last post by trinidad « 2023-02-02 13:34
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by isaidiknow » 2023-01-30 23:08

Hello,
I can't get the system to stay awake when idle at the login screen.
All the power/sleep settings I can find are disabled.
But still it sleeps...

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Last post by trinidad
2023-02-02 13:34
[Software] nano gives command not found, but sudo nano works

Last post by MCaspers « 2023-02-01 17:26
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by MCaspers » 2023-02-01 13:56

Hi,

Does someone know how to troubleshoot this issue further?

Since today i'm having a problem with a Debian (10) installation.

When in the...

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Last post by MCaspers
2023-02-01 17:26
NEW USERS ONLY: What non-forum resources have you used the most when learning Debian?

Last post by donald « 2023-02-01 11:12
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by Hallvor » 2022-11-26 22:36
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We are keen to hear from new (=less than one year) Debian users to develop our Help, HowTo and Documentation content. If you have used Debian for...
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2023-02-01 11:12
[Software] Upgrade php 7.4.33 to 8

Last post by espenbo « 2023-01-31 19:31
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by espenbo » 2023-01-30 22:48

Hello

I run debian 11 and nextcloud. It uses php, and I see that PHP 7.4 is end of life.

But inn the default repositorys is not php8.
Is it safe...

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Last post by espenbo
2023-01-31 19:31
[Software] Cross Compile Mesa 22.3.3 on X64 to x86 - LLVM skiping

Last post by Aki « 2023-01-31 07:21
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by pc-v0rtex » 2023-01-26 23:43

Hello Folks.

I played lot of hours to compile mesa and I got success for my native AMD64 CPU.
I tried also cross compilation and I am almost done,...

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2023-01-31 07:21
[Software] Compress Other options missing

Last post by remus « 2023-01-31 02:50
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by remus » 2023-01-28 07:08

Greetings all,

Using Debian 11 fully updated as of today.

OS Type 64-bit
GNOME Version 3.38.5
Windowing System Wayland

When I right click on a...

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2023-01-31 02:50
Copying System

Last post by arochester « 2023-01-30 23:06
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by Lavender-Thief » 2023-01-30 22:38

Hello

I was wondering if it's possible to copy a complete Linux system?
Have all my settings and such available on another machine?
I'm a bit...

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2023-01-30 23:06
[Video] Proper way to Update Debian with Nvidia Drivers and DKMS?

Last post by VoltSpiral_ « 2023-01-30 23:01

by VoltSpiral_ » 2023-01-30 23:01

Debian Stable, 11.6, Secure Boot setup and working
Background info:
I pop into this every few months and last time , I had learned that when...

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2023-01-30 23:01
[Software] ansible-common doesn't include ansible.wrapper

Last post by steve+Debian « 2023-01-28 23:22

by steve+Debian » 2023-01-28 23:22

aidecheck.service calls aide.wrapper, but aide.wrapper is not included in aide-common as documented and I can't find a fix documented anywhere. Any...

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2023-01-28 23:22
Open Media Vault (OMV) on Debian

Last post by dffg « 2023-01-27 19:11
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by LxCoder » 2022-09-29 23:51

Hello All,

And thanks for reading this, even if you do not plan to respond.

I am in the process of building a Network Access Storage (NAS) for my...

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Last post by dffg
2023-01-27 19:11
[Hardware] Hard disks won't spin down

Last post by Bbblwrp « 2023-01-27 15:06
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by Bbblwrp » 2023-01-26 11:24

The problem
I installed a new system to be used as a low power home server. Since it's not in use most of the time I want the hard drives to spin...

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2023-01-27 15:06
[Solved] manage startup apps through gui

Last post by lucyferu « 2023-01-27 13:20
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by lucyferu » 2023-01-27 09:57

for some weird reason, i started having my web browser, a streaming app, my Downloads folder and the terminal all starting up every time i boot my...

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2023-01-27 13:20
[Installation] Failed Installation.

Last post by FreewheelinFrank « 2023-01-27 09:49
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by Jonners59 » 2023-01-21 00:02

I'm having an issue with a newly installed and set-up Guest Debian 11 OS on a VirtualBox VM. After installing and setting up. Ran Synaptic to add a...

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2023-01-27 09:49
[Solved] touchpad only partially working

Last post by dlu2021 « 2023-01-26 18:46
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by lucyferu » 2023-01-25 22:04

hello!

once again, just to clarify, im new to debian, but not to linux (even though im not a pro).

ive installed debian a couple of days ago and,...

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2023-01-26 18:46
[Solved] unable to connect bluetooth keyboard

Last post by lucyferu « 2023-01-26 11:09
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by lucyferu » 2023-01-25 00:38

hello!

im a new to debian, but not linux.

ive had debian for a couple of days and i cant manage to pair and connect my bluetooth keyboard.
ive...

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Last post by lucyferu
2023-01-26 11:09
[O/S] How do I recover Linux RAID1?

Last post by steve_v « 2023-01-24 18:18
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by joybhowmik » 2023-01-23 14:02

Hello
I am a new user of Debian Linux 11.
My system is an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U with Radeon Graphics, 12 cores - and for purposes of this discussion has...

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Last post by steve_v
2023-01-24 18:18
No sound in Bullseye - SOF issues

Last post by FreewheelinFrank « 2023-01-22 00:01

by FreewheelinFrank » 2023-01-22 00:01

One of the most common issues in a new install of Linux is with sound. There may be no sound output from attached or inbuilt speakers, or headphone...

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2023-01-22 00:01
[Solved] Failed to start Authorization Manager.

Last post by Aki « 2023-01-21 18:19
Replies: 11
by davdklkn » 2023-01-20 15:46

On my Debian 11 system, I was currently trying out swaywm and also installed swaylock and swayidle. Since I was missing some features, I then...

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Last post by Aki
2023-01-21 18:19
[Installation] The nightmare of another upgrade

Last post by bkpsusmitaa « 2023-01-21 09:36
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by bkpsusmitaa » 2023-01-16 16:52

I had downloaded a live iso almost two years back (17th March 2021), debian-live-10.8.0-amd64-lxde.iso.

While it used lxde in the live mode, when...

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Last post by bkpsusmitaa
2023-01-21 09:36
[Networking] Edimax EW-7811UAC AC600 drivers

Last post by LameHand « 2023-01-18 08:45
Replies: 5
by LameHand » 2023-01-12 09:12

Hello, I need to help with installation drivers for Edimax EW-7811UAC AC600.

My instalation is Debian 11 (5.10.0-20-amd64) with xfce (simple HTPC...

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Last post by LameHand
2023-01-18 08:45
printing with Kate prints a border at the top of the page

Last post by casper :) « 2023-01-17 22:31
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by casper :) » 2023-01-17 03:51

hello, i recently got a new printer and after i set it up debian already had it recognized and i didnt have to configure a thing. wow! how cool. i...

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2023-01-17 22:31
[Sound] No sound on headphones

Last post by fch « 2023-01-17 21:09
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by fch » 2023-01-14 12:12

Hello I recently installed Debian stable on a machine, with gnome DE and I can't make the headphones work. I am running the latest kernel, it's a...

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2023-01-17 21:09
[Solved] How to get lc0-0.29 in Linux?

Last post by keos « 2023-01-17 18:46
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by keos » 2023-01-15 12:31
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Hello,

I have been trying for days to compile and install/run a chess program* that is as strong or stronger than stockfish.

I can't manage to get...
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2023-01-17 18:46
[Installation] How to determine the version for Debian if the menu.cfg lines are edited to remove original versions

Last post by bkpsusmitaa « 2023-01-17 03:54
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by bkpsusmitaa » 2023-01-16 17:36

This is a question that I have been considering for some time.
Suppose that I remove the original lines of grub.cfg mentioning the version of...

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Last post by bkpsusmitaa
2023-01-17 03:54
[Software] programs accessing internet only with permission firewall

Last post by bkpsusmitaa « 2023-01-16 15:49
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by hthi » 2022-10-15 18:36
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debian 11
ufw

ufw is installed and enabled. My perception is, any program installed, ufw
gives it permission to access the internet. I want that no...
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Last post by bkpsusmitaa
2023-01-16 15:49
No sound after update in Bullseye

Last post by Aki « 2023-01-15 20:45
Replies: 1
by FreewheelinFrank » 2023-01-15 09:38

There is currently a bug in the latest kernel update in Debian Bullseye. Symptoms are no sound, or sound stopping after a period.

The affected...

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Last post by Aki
2023-01-15 20:45
[Networking] After reboot computer can not connect to internet

Last post by CwF « 2023-01-15 18:18
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by Bkmz » 2022-12-30 15:36

after reboot computer can not connect to internet
/etc/network/interfaces

# This file describes the network interfaces available on your system
#...

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Last post by CwF
2023-01-15 18:18
Driverless printing (and scanning) in Bullseye

Last post by FreewheelinFrank « 2023-01-15 09:01

by FreewheelinFrank » 2023-01-15 09:01

If you are asking yourself How do I install drivers for my printer and scanner in Debian? , stop and read this first.

Debian 11 now supports...

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2023-01-15 09:01
[O/S] Best way and practices to migrate to a new hardware

Last post by jmgibson1981 « 2023-01-15 00:21
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by fch » 2023-01-13 14:15

I have a new laptop and would like to restore a backup from my old laptop if possible, what's the best way of doing that? It is a different x86_64...

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Last post by jmgibson1981
2023-01-15 00:21
[Networking] Drivers for Sierra Wireless EM9190

Last post by Aki « 2023-01-12 07:19
Replies: 1
by sramacha2@gmail.com » 2023-01-11 23:49

Hello,

I'm running Debian Bullseye 11 (5.10.52-gba9ade6851ca - Linaro) on an arm64 (Cortex A-53) system but its not finding the Sierra Wireless...

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Last post by Aki
2023-01-12 07:19
How to Make a Folder Undeletable But Not Immutable?

Last post by kent_dorfman766 « 2023-01-11 12:34
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by pwzhangzz » 2023-01-10 18:52

How to make a directory undeletable but not immutable? I.e., how can I make sure that no one, including the system, can delete a directory but I can...

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Last post by kent_dorfman766
2023-01-11 12:34
[Solved] 'Log Out' option missing sometimes

Last post by davdklkn « 2023-01-09 18:57
Replies: 2
by davdklkn » 2023-01-09 13:49

I noticed that the option to 'Log Out' disappears when I lock and unlock my PC (see attachment 'missing.png'). There might be other causes too...

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2023-01-09 18:57
[Networking] Debian 11 vlan configuration

Last post by peter_irich « 2023-01-09 17:52
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by w4serg » 2023-01-09 14:05

Hi, Please help to beginner )

I enter in the configuration after installation

source /etc/network/interfaces.d/*

auto lo
iface lo inet loopback...

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2023-01-09 17:52
[Software] socks4 or socks5 about proxychains?

Last post by FreewheelinFrank « 2023-01-07 21:15
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by hthi » 2022-11-15 14:48

debian 11
proxychains v3.1

proxychains.conf file default socks setting
is socks4 127.0.0.1 9050
Is socks5 not what you should select? Or about...

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2023-01-07 21:15
[O/S] Dead key didn't alter following letter in console

Last post by FreewheelinFrank « 2023-01-07 20:33
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by nickreserved » 2022-12-18 15:49

I remember this issue lots of years in Debian and Debian based distros.

There is no X installed. Only linux console.
Or there is a Desktop...

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2023-01-07 20:33
[Software] What are the commands to manage session as in logout and lock the screen?

Last post by FreewheelinFrank « 2023-01-07 20:17
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by chr0miam » 2022-10-16 09:14

I did a minimal install of Debian and I am using dwm. I am using rofi to create a power menu. But some of the commands do not work.

actions =...

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2023-01-07 20:17
[Installation] Maybe need an appamor profile?

Last post by FreewheelinFrank « 2023-01-07 18:09
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by dachshund-digital » 2022-11-25 20:27

I am new to the ways of apparmor, once had to create selinux profiles in CentOS and RHEL, so I think I understand what is going on with...

audit:...

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Last post by FreewheelinFrank
2023-01-07 18:09
[Software]run freshclam over tor?

Last post by lindi « 2023-01-05 20:19
Replies: 1
by hthi » 2022-12-03 19:19

debian 11

Suggestions on how you can update freshclam over
torbrowser?
Command line sudo proxychains freshclam returns ERROR: Incorrect argument...

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Last post by lindi
2023-01-05 20:19
[O/S] Gnome Menu Right-Click

Last post by FreewheelinFrank « 2023-01-05 19:07
Replies: 1
by MelvinSG » 2022-12-25 16:41

How enabling the showing menu with touchpad right click button in Debian 11 Gnome version? I testing in live version. Help!

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2023-01-05 19:07
[Sound] Bluetooth not found

Last post by FreewheelinFrank « 2023-01-04 19:55
Replies: 2
by Casper » 2023-01-04 13:56

Hello,

I've been using Ubuntu for ten years and today I thought I should try Debian 11. I just installed it but I can't seem to use Bluetooth, as in...

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2023-01-04 19:55
JBL TUNE 130NC - how to pair

Last post by FreewheelinFrank « 2022-12-31 21:49
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by urdrwho10 » 2022-12-30 20:59

For Christmas I received some JBL TUNE 130NC bluetooth ear buds. They pair perfect with my phone but I can't get them to paid with Debian 10. I think...

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2022-12-31 21:49
[O/S] cannot boot into debian

Last post by FreewheelinFrank « 2022-12-31 16:08
Replies: 12
by surgeon » 2022-12-24 12:13

I am a relatively new user and been using debian only for a few weeks. I've installed using the non free iso. A day ago I updated using sudo apt-get...

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2022-12-31 16:08
[Software] transmission-gtk crashes when downloading torrent

Last post by MakeTopSite « 2022-12-30 06:11
Replies: 2
by MakeTopSite » 2022-12-26 17:16

$ transmission-gtk
*** invalid %N$ use detected ***
Abandon
$

Debian 11 32bit. Any idea please ?

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2022-12-30 06:11
[Networking] Best wifi USB adapter/m2. PCI-e for Debian

Last post by mrjcd « 2022-12-30 06:05
Replies: 8
by fcorbelli » 2022-12-23 13:05

For the first time I'm approaching the Debian client world, and in particular to wifi network cards
I have read numerous suggestions, more or less...

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Last post by mrjcd
2022-12-30 06:05
Installing wifi drivers on Debian 11

Last post by el_koraco « 2022-12-29 22:42
Replies: 4
by ReShout » 2022-01-15 11:52

I am in a hurry and exuse my grammar.

I just installed Debian 11 and I spent 2 hours trying to install a wifi driver.

I just need a good tutorial...

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Last post by el_koraco
2022-12-29 22:42
[Video] mirror display

Last post by codejp3 « 2022-12-29 06:41
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by froda » 2022-12-26 09:16

Hi,

When I mirror my laptop screen to another monitor the resolution changes from 1920x1080 (16:9) to 1680x1050 (16:10). It just started doing this...

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2022-12-29 06:41
backup and restore entire system from another partition not usb.

Last post by codejp3 « 2022-12-29 06:17
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by tenet » 2022-12-28 10:10

Hi guys, I am trying to backup the system and restore it when the system failed. The backup will be stored in another partition and the failed...

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2022-12-29 06:17
[O/S] Terminal issues

Last post by cds60601 « 2022-12-26 19:18
Replies: 5
by Joe Bloggs » 2022-12-25 23:21

G'day.

I've installed Debian 32 bit to a 13 year old ACER laptop, which all went well, except the WiFi. However getting output from Terminal is an...

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2022-12-26 19:18

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