Software licenses for solitaire programmers
Even with sites like https://www.tldrlegal.comit can still be confusing what can or cannot be done with certain licenses. Here is the situation.I am a solo developer, I want to make some libraries...
View Article[Feature request] /media/username/ID or path etc/ instead of UUID
https://github.com/storaged-project/udisks/issues/1337They don't seem to care...Statistics: Posted by jebez — 2025-01-04 13:00 — Replies 5 — Views 173
View Article[Hardware] What B650 based motherboard works the best with Debian 12 (current...
I've been researching B650 motherboards to find one that minimizes issues during my upgrade. My plan is to transfer my M.2 drive from an old Haswell motherboard to the new setup.It seems that nearly...
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[Installation] Trying to fix boot record - Boot-Repair
After doing some reading I came across a tool called "BOOT-REPAIR" which has brought me to this User Forum, I am hoping someone here can help me fix my boot issues... currently I can only boot into...
View ArticleGod Mode Gaming On Debian Guide 2025
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, Debian can be customized to get similar performance to...
View Article[O/S][Solved] Too many mounts
My virtual server had the following output for the mount command and I am pretty sure this is wrong.I did not do anything manually with the mounts and normally only use "apt-get...
View ArticleGRUB and System - on different disks (on computer with BIOS)?
Computer with BIOS. I assume, but I'm not sure. I don't want to try it unnecessarily. What will happen to the MBR record on the system disk if I install the system on the SSD, and GRUB on the USB?...
View Article[O/S] System becomes unresponsive with Debian version "Debian GNU/Linux...
Linux version 6.1.0-28-amd64 (debian-kernel@lists.debian.org) (gcc-12 (Debian 12.2.0-14) 12.2.0, GNU ld (GNU Binutils for Debian) 2.40) #1 SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Debian 6.1.119-1 (2024-11-22)I am running...
View Article[Software] Trixie Alpha
I'm testing trixie alpha release and trying system feature which i use in current Bookworm KDE. And what i find, smb support on dolphin disabled on trixie version and sid version. Like i understand by...
View ArticleHow to generate controlled load for Debian web server?
How can I generate controlled request to test the loading effect on the Debian server? That is to generate variable/controllable, nnnn refresh per minute.I need to test Debian CLI server loading for a...
View ArticleWhy did Valve switch from Debian stable to Arch Linux for the Steam Deck...
https://www.pcgamer.com/this-is-why-val ... -linux-os/That's something Valve designer, Lawrence Yang, told us during our hands-on time with the Deck when we asked about the switch from Debian to...
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[O/S] System not booting/logging in
Recently I updated my kernel (I think it's the kernel) from debian 6.11.10-amd64 (which was working fine) to debian 6.12.6-amd64, but it looks like the update has broke my OS, It boots up, show the...
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[Discussion] Just to say hello and introduce myself.
Hi thanks for allowing me to join the forum.I am a old hand at Linux , started 1992 and still use Debian to this day.Yes in the years I have done a lot of distro hopping, I think I have tried most out...
View ArticleShim Lock Protocol Error with Docking Station
Hi,I'm struggling to understand a secure boot issue related to booting with a docking station plugged in. The laptop is a "HP ProBook 440 G9" and the docking station is the basic USB-C docking station...
View Article[Hardware] How do we think about Hardware and Debian?
My question to you guys is this. How do we reconcile the design of software freedom promoted by both the Linux and Gnu developer communities with the reality of hardware based applications, which have...
View ArticleMinimal Debian Desktop
Greatly appreciate if you suggest me how to set up a minimal Debian 12 desktop using the netinstall ISO.I need the lightest window manager (IceWM or Openbox) and a taskbar with a start menu and system...
View Article[HowTo] reset a package to its default config
This might be helpful for some folks - I've only had to use it once because I always back up configs before I edit them but if you've ever got a broken package and want to reset the package to its...
View ArticleNvidia driver version 4 is removed from repos - bookworm. And now?
I do have an old backup computer (Debian 12 Xfce) with NVIDIA GK208B [GeForce GT 710] installed.Code: ~$ inxi -FSystem: Host: valley-forge Kernel: 6.1.0-26-amd64 arch: x86_64 bits: 64 Desktop: Xfce v:...
View ArticleUnable to focate network printer
For a new installation of Debian I install printing. My printer is HP_LaserJet_Pro_M428f_M429f_8264A8, which supports wireless connection. It is not connected by USBI install cups and hplip. I visit...
View Article[Discussion] Encrypted, Compressed NAS backup system?
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 them.I also want the compressed archive to be...
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