[gentoo-user] Recommended filesystem for an SSD drive and what mount setting to be used?
Hi, hopefully in the next daus my first SSD drive will arrive (corona makes everything more difficult...). To prevent an "installed and works"-experience which ends a month later in a damaged or over-weared SSD with a drastically shortened lifetime, I want to ask here for own experiences: - What is the best filesustem to be used with a SSD, which will used for /root when it comes to prolong life of that SSD ? - What options are recommended for the according mount command? Thanks a lot for any helpful advice in advance! Cheers! Meino
Re: [gentoo-user] zoom?
On Wednesday, 25 March 2020 13:41:21 GMT Jorge Almeida wrote: > On Wed, Mar 25, 2020 at 1:19 PM Rich Freeman wrote: > > Web tabs are fairly highly sandboxed in most browsers. Suffice it to > > say something running in a web tab isn't going to be spying on your > > process list/etc. > > OK, fair enough. I would prefer a browser-only interface anyway, if possible > > (BTW: to your knowledge, does that apply to chrome (not chromium)? > > > An application can basically do absolutely anything you can do from a > > shell unless you've done something to contain it. Running it in a > > container would obviously be one way of containing it. Running it > > under another UID would be another, though users can generally see all > > the processes in the system and read any file that is world-readable. > > > > I'm not sure how the flatpak version of zoom that was mentioned > > earlier is packaged. I believe flatpak is container-based, but I > > haven't used it and I can't speak to how well-contained it actually > > is, either in general or in its implementation of this particular > > application. In theory they could make it very secure, but that > > doesn't mean that they did. > > I'm checking Jitsi. Seems nicer than zoom. > > > Oh, and keep in mind that X11 itself isn't the most secure piece of > > software in existence. In particular any window on your desktop can > > spy on the keyboard input into any other window on your desktop, > > unless you're employing protective measures that nobody actually > > employs outside of maybe pinentry (I haven't checked that one and I > > forget if it is completely modal - as in you can't type in any other > > x11 window while it is displayed). > > Right. I propose using a dedicated X session, in a VT other than the > usual one. Having more than one X session alive is easy, at least for > users of ligthweight stuff like openbox. > > Thanks for the input > > Jorge > > > -- > > Rich More info on the participation Zoom users /enjoy/, whether they like it and have agreed to it, or not: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/k7e599/zoom-ios-app-sends-data-to-facebook-even-if-you-dont-have-a-facebook-account signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part.
Re: [gentoo-user] surveillance cameras on gentoo
On 3/26/20 5:07 AM, Neil Bothwick wrote: On Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:10:51 +0800, thegeezer wrote: https://motion-project.github.io/ =media-video/motion-4.1.1-r1:0 it supports a rake of cameras, so you should be good to go almost straight away; multiple network cameras, usb cameras etc it will do timelapse footage, and motion detection recording, and can be very tuned in every way +1 for motion. It will also stream the video out, so you can view it on a mobile device. Thanks guys. I'm glad this (obvious?) path has been established. Anyone else is encourage to add comments about cameras, wireless frequencies, coax cables, fiber-cameras or hard drives (btrfs?) or any other information are all welcome. Night vision cameras are of keen interest, cause I have lots of (wild) animals, snakes and birds to watch too, just for kicks as I'm near a small wetland and a river. So a 'virtual porch' is part of the ultimate goals. Security and (wildlife) entertainment, are the ultimate integrated goal, with some very hi-res cameras that may only record for short duration. Ultimately, some static IPs and reliable (outbound) bandwidth may allow me to share some footage and a few live connections at a time. All of this is a ways off, but on the dream list. Got a 17' gator nearby; he is the size of a tug boat. Thanks again for all the information and everyone is invited to contribute ideas. media-video/motion-4.1.1-r1 James
Re: [gentoo-user] Kernel doesn't accept any initramfs
On Thursday, March 26, 2020 7:50:29 AM CET andrey@gmail.com wrote: > On Wed, Mar 25, 2020 at 8:23 AM J. Roeleveld wrote: > > On Tuesday, March 24, 2020 10:57:59 PM CET andrey@gmail.com wrote: > > > On Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 2:45 AM J. Roeleveld wrote: > > > > On Tuesday, March 24, 2020 4:55:49 AM CET andrey@gmail.com wrote: > > > > > I've somehow built a kernel that won't accept any initramfs. To > > > > > elaborate, it hangs in shell in dracut and panicks with a minimal > > > > > initramfs as if it rejects the initramfs entirely and tries to boot > > > > > an > > > > > lvm volume, which of course, fails. > > > > > > > > > > Kernel config: > > > > > http://sprunge.us/tqz3BM > > > > > > > > > > The minimal initramfs is described by the file listing > > > > > http://sprunge.us/GQVbqc > > > > > and init script http://sprunge.us/YHWY9Z , though this script is of > > > > > limited use since even with `exec sh` in the first non-comment line, > > > > > the kernel doesn't follow through. > > > > > > > > > > Thoughts? > > > > > > > > Please provide the info as attachments instead of temporary links. > > > > Few thoughts: > > > > 1) Are you certain your initramfs includes everything? My "config" file is > > a lot longer. > > Yes, and it is the absolute bare minimum necessary. Ok, I don't use static binaries, simply use a ldd-script to generate the shared libs-list for the config. > > 2) How are you generating the initramfs? > > /usr/src/linux/usr/gen_init_cpio /usr/src/initramfs/files.list | xz -z Have you checked all files are included after this? > > /boot/intramfs-img > > > > 3) how are you adding it to the bootloader? > > Grub's default form. To elaborate, the usual method grub does when > generating a linux entry in grub-mkconfig. Did you manage to find out if the initramfs file was actually added to the correct entry? > > 4) Have you tried embedding the initramfs into the kernel? > > Yes, and that made it work. Weird how it didn't work not embedded into > the kernel. > On further thought, it worked after a couple of debugging iterations. > Could it have been the bugs in the script at fault? Perhaps, but I suggested this as it's the only way I could make it work on my old laptop. "grub-mkconfig" only matches kernels and initramfs files together if they follow a specific naming convention. > > Also, can you provide the kernel messages leading to and including the > > panic? (Either full text or a clear photo taken with a > > camera/phone/tablet) > Well, the two panics were either trying to kill init or the familiar > "VFS: Unable to mount root fs on unknown-block(0,0)". Kernel > framebuffer load reset grub's high res console and the panic took over > the screen so messages right before would've been impossible to > extract without something like a serial console. I tend to disable the framebuffer and screen cleaning until I have a working boot. And when it boots, I tend to forget enabling all that as I have more important things to do. -- Joost
Re: [gentoo-user] Dolphin only allowing a single instance after update
On Thursday, March 26, 2020 10:49:56 AM CET J. Roeleveld wrote: > On Thursday, March 26, 2020 10:03:46 AM CET Peter Humphrey wrote: > > On Thursday, 26 March 2020 08:47:37 GMT Dale wrote: > > > J. Roeleveld wrote: > > > > I do have activities and semantic-desktop enabled on mine. > > > > > > > > I attached a screenshot where I found the setting. > > > > > > > > I also found it in the config-file: > > > > > > > > FILE: ~/.config/dolphinrc > > > > > > > > SECTION: > > > > --- > > > > > > > > [General] > > > > OpenExternallyCalledFolderInNewTab=false > > > > Version=200 > > > > ViewPropsTimestamp=2016,6,16,18,3,14 > > > > > > > > If you can't find the setting in the menus, maybe this will work. > > > > > > Interesting. I looked in my dolphinrc config file and the > > > OpenExternally* line is not there at all. I added it to the file, just > > > for giggles. I'll logout Sunday or Monday and then try to figure out > > > what I can use to open a tab and see if that setting works or not. > > > > > > My screen looks just like yours except for the missing bit I need. Just > > > like me to have that huh? lol > > > > Could it be the semantic-desktop difference? > > Possibly, but I fail to see what semantic-desktop has to do with this > setting. I would sooner expect it in the patch Dale applied earlier in this > thread. > > Especially as I see the exact same text in removed-lines as I see in my > config-file. > > -- > Joost Checking that patch further, I think it only removed the config-items, not the default behaviour. -- Joost
Re: [gentoo-user] Dolphin only allowing a single instance after update
On Thursday, March 26, 2020 10:03:46 AM CET Peter Humphrey wrote: > On Thursday, 26 March 2020 08:47:37 GMT Dale wrote: > > J. Roeleveld wrote: > > > I do have activities and semantic-desktop enabled on mine. > > > > > > I attached a screenshot where I found the setting. > > > > > > I also found it in the config-file: > > > > > > FILE: ~/.config/dolphinrc > > > > > > SECTION: > > > --- > > > > > > [General] > > > OpenExternallyCalledFolderInNewTab=false > > > Version=200 > > > ViewPropsTimestamp=2016,6,16,18,3,14 > > > > > > If you can't find the setting in the menus, maybe this will work. > > > > Interesting. I looked in my dolphinrc config file and the > > OpenExternally* line is not there at all. I added it to the file, just > > for giggles. I'll logout Sunday or Monday and then try to figure out > > what I can use to open a tab and see if that setting works or not. > > > > My screen looks just like yours except for the missing bit I need. Just > > like me to have that huh? lol > > Could it be the semantic-desktop difference? Possibly, but I fail to see what semantic-desktop has to do with this setting. I would sooner expect it in the patch Dale applied earlier in this thread. Especially as I see the exact same text in removed-lines as I see in my config-file. -- Joost
Re: [gentoo-user] Dolphin only allowing a single instance after update
On Thursday, March 26, 2020 9:47:37 AM CET Dale wrote:
> J. Roeleveld wrote:
> > On Thursday, March 26, 2020 7:46:06 AM CET Dale wrote:
> >> J. Roeleveld wrote:
> >>> Dale (and others),
> >>>
> >>> I found the location where this setting is.
> >>> you need to go to "Configure Dolphin" (In my case, I had to add this to
> >>> the
> >>> toolbar as I am missing the drop down menu).
> >>> Then in the "Startup" part, I see "Open new folders in tabs" ticked.
> >>> If you disable that, you get your folders back in new windows.
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> Joost
> >>
> >> I don't see "open new folders in tabs" listed here. Hmmm. What could
> >> cause that. USE flag maybe??
> >>
> >>
> >> [ebuild R] kde-apps/dolphin-19.12.3:5::gentoo USE="handbook
> >> -activities -debug -semantic-desktop -test"
> >>
> >>
> >> Well, nothing there that is obvious. I wonder why I don't have that
> >> option here?? It makes sense to have it set that way.
> >>
> >> Dale
> >>
> >> :-) :-)
> >
> > This is mine:
> > [I] kde-apps/dolphin
> >
> > Available versions: (5) 19.08.3^t{tbz2} ~19.12.3^t
> >
> >{activities debug +handbook semantic-desktop test}
> >
> > Installed versions: 19.08.3(5)^t{tbz2}(08:28:36 PM 01/16/2020)
> >
> > (activities handbook semantic-desktop -debug -test)
> >
> > Homepage:
> > https://kde.org/applications/system/org.kde.dolphin
> >
> > https://userbase.kde.org/Dolphin
> >
> > Description: Plasma filemanager focusing on usability
> >
> > Due to the current situation, I am slower with updates. Hope it didn't get
> > removed.
> > I do have activities and semantic-desktop enabled on mine.
> >
> > I attached a screenshot where I found the setting.
> >
> > I also found it in the config-file:
> >
> > FILE: ~/.config/dolphinrc
> >
> > SECTION:
> > ---
> >
> > [General]
> > OpenExternallyCalledFolderInNewTab=false
> > Version=200
> > ViewPropsTimestamp=2016,6,16,18,3,14
> >
> > ---
> >
> > If you can't find the setting in the menus, maybe this will work.
> >
> > --
> > Joost
>
> Interesting. I looked in my dolphinrc config file and the
> OpenExternally* line is not there at all. I added it to the file, just
> for giggles. I'll logout Sunday or Monday and then try to figure out
> what I can use to open a tab and see if that setting works or not.
>
> My screen looks just like yours except for the missing bit I need. Just
> like me to have that huh? lol
>
> Dale
>
> :-) :-)
Previously in the thread someone posted a patch to roll-back this change.
I did not apply that myself, it could be that that roll-back-patch is
preventing this option from appearing/working.
Do you still have that patch applied on your system?
Also, changing the tick-box worked immediately on my system. Changing the
config-file directly might require ALL dolphin instances from being killed.
--
Joost
Re: [gentoo-user] Dolphin only allowing a single instance after update
Peter Humphrey wrote: > On Thursday, 26 March 2020 08:47:37 GMT Dale wrote: >> J. Roeleveld wrote: >>> I do have activities and semantic-desktop enabled on mine. >>> >>> I attached a screenshot where I found the setting. >>> >>> I also found it in the config-file: >>> >>> FILE: ~/.config/dolphinrc >>> >>> SECTION: >>> --- >>> >>> [General] >>> OpenExternallyCalledFolderInNewTab=false >>> Version=200 >>> ViewPropsTimestamp=2016,6,16,18,3,14 >>> If you can't find the setting in the menus, maybe this will work. >> Interesting. I looked in my dolphinrc config file and the >> OpenExternally* line is not there at all. I added it to the file, just >> for giggles. I'll logout Sunday or Monday and then try to figure out >> what I can use to open a tab and see if that setting works or not. >> >> My screen looks just like yours except for the missing bit I need. Just >> like me to have that huh? lol > Could it be the semantic-desktop difference? > Might. Isn't that some sort of search tool? I looked into it ages ago but don't recall what it does actually. I'm hoping it will notice the setting in the config file even tho it isn't in the menu options. Dale :-) :-)
Re: [gentoo-user] surveillance cameras on gentoo
On Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:10:51 +0800, thegeezer wrote: > https://motion-project.github.io/ > =media-video/motion-4.1.1-r1:0 > it supports a rake of cameras, so you should be good to go almost > straight away; multiple network cameras, usb cameras etc > > it will do timelapse footage, and motion detection recording, and can > be very tuned in every way +1 for motion. It will also stream the video out, so you can view it on a mobile device. -- Neil Bothwick I thought the 10 commandments were multiple choice. pgpvNkb1czut7.pgp Description: OpenPGP digital signature
Re: [gentoo-user] Dolphin only allowing a single instance after update
On Thursday, 26 March 2020 08:47:37 GMT Dale wrote: > J. Roeleveld wrote: > > I do have activities and semantic-desktop enabled on mine. > > > > I attached a screenshot where I found the setting. > > > > I also found it in the config-file: > > > > FILE: ~/.config/dolphinrc > > > > SECTION: > > --- > > > > [General] > > OpenExternallyCalledFolderInNewTab=false > > Version=200 > > ViewPropsTimestamp=2016,6,16,18,3,14 > > If you can't find the setting in the menus, maybe this will work. > Interesting. I looked in my dolphinrc config file and the > OpenExternally* line is not there at all. I added it to the file, just > for giggles. I'll logout Sunday or Monday and then try to figure out > what I can use to open a tab and see if that setting works or not. > > My screen looks just like yours except for the missing bit I need. Just > like me to have that huh? lol Could it be the semantic-desktop difference? -- Regards, Peter.
Re: [gentoo-user] Dolphin only allowing a single instance after update
J. Roeleveld wrote:
> On Thursday, March 26, 2020 7:46:06 AM CET Dale wrote:
>> J. Roeleveld wrote:
>>>
>>> Dale (and others),
>>>
>>> I found the location where this setting is.
>>> you need to go to "Configure Dolphin" (In my case, I had to add this to
>>> the
>>> toolbar as I am missing the drop down menu).
>>> Then in the "Startup" part, I see "Open new folders in tabs" ticked.
>>> If you disable that, you get your folders back in new windows.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Joost
>> I don't see "open new folders in tabs" listed here. Hmmm. What could
>> cause that. USE flag maybe??
>>
>>
>> [ebuild R] kde-apps/dolphin-19.12.3:5::gentoo USE="handbook
>> -activities -debug -semantic-desktop -test"
>>
>>
>> Well, nothing there that is obvious. I wonder why I don't have that
>> option here?? It makes sense to have it set that way.
>>
>> Dale
>>
>> :-) :-)
> This is mine:
> [I] kde-apps/dolphin
> Available versions: (5) 19.08.3^t{tbz2} ~19.12.3^t
>{activities debug +handbook semantic-desktop test}
> Installed versions: 19.08.3(5)^t{tbz2}(08:28:36 PM 01/16/2020)
> (activities handbook semantic-desktop -debug -test)
> Homepage:https://kde.org/applications/system/org.kde.dolphin
> https://userbase.kde.org/Dolphin
> Description: Plasma filemanager focusing on usability
>
>
> Due to the current situation, I am slower with updates. Hope it didn't get
> removed.
> I do have activities and semantic-desktop enabled on mine.
>
> I attached a screenshot where I found the setting.
>
> I also found it in the config-file:
>
> FILE: ~/.config/dolphinrc
>
> SECTION:
> ---
>
> [General]
> OpenExternallyCalledFolderInNewTab=false
> Version=200
> ViewPropsTimestamp=2016,6,16,18,3,14
>
> ---
>
> If you can't find the setting in the menus, maybe this will work.
>
> --
> Joost
Interesting. I looked in my dolphinrc config file and the
OpenExternally* line is not there at all. I added it to the file, just
for giggles. I'll logout Sunday or Monday and then try to figure out
what I can use to open a tab and see if that setting works or not.
My screen looks just like yours except for the missing bit I need. Just
like me to have that huh? lol
Dale
:-) :-)
Re: [gentoo-user] Dolphin only allowing a single instance after update
On Thursday, March 26, 2020 7:46:06 AM CET Dale wrote:
> J. Roeleveld wrote:
> > On Saturday, August 17, 2019 4:56:01 AM CET Dale wrote:
> >> Howdy,
> >>
> >> I upgraded my system last night. I logged out and back in earlier and
> >> have noticed something new. It seems to only allow one instance of
> >> Dolphin to run at a time. I usually have three or four running for
> >> doing different things in different locations. It just makes it easier
> >> for me to multi-task at times. What I've noticed with the new version
> >> is that if I have a instance open on say desktop 7 and then want to open
> >> a new instance on desktop 4, it moves the already running dolphin from
> >> desktop 7 to 4. It doesn't open a new instance. I then lose where I am
> >> when I get ready to go back to work on something in the previous
> >> instance.
> >>
> >> Current version of Dolphin and USE flags:
> >>
> >> kde-apps/dolphin-19.08.0:5::gentoo USE="handbook -activities -debug
> >> -semantic-desktop -test"
> >>
> >> Previous version that worked normally:
> >>
> >> kde-apps/dolphin-19.04.3
> >>
> >> Has anyone else noticed this? I've looked in the Configure section to
> >> see if I can change the behavior but can't find anything related. I
> >> checked to see if I could add a option on the command line as well. I
> >> even poked around System Settings but can't find anything there either.
> >> Is this a new thing, a bug or what?
> >>
> >> Thanks for the help.
> >>
> >> Dale
> >>
> >> :-) :-)
> >
> > Dale (and others),
> >
> > I found the location where this setting is.
> > you need to go to "Configure Dolphin" (In my case, I had to add this to
> > the
> > toolbar as I am missing the drop down menu).
> > Then in the "Startup" part, I see "Open new folders in tabs" ticked.
> > If you disable that, you get your folders back in new windows.
> >
> > --
> > Joost
>
> I don't see "open new folders in tabs" listed here. Hmmm. What could
> cause that. USE flag maybe??
>
>
> [ebuild R] kde-apps/dolphin-19.12.3:5::gentoo USE="handbook
> -activities -debug -semantic-desktop -test"
>
>
> Well, nothing there that is obvious. I wonder why I don't have that
> option here?? It makes sense to have it set that way.
>
> Dale
>
> :-) :-)
This is mine:
[I] kde-apps/dolphin
Available versions: (5) 19.08.3^t{tbz2} ~19.12.3^t
{activities debug +handbook semantic-desktop test}
Installed versions: 19.08.3(5)^t{tbz2}(08:28:36 PM 01/16/2020)
(activities handbook semantic-desktop -debug -test)
Homepage:https://kde.org/applications/system/org.kde.dolphin
https://userbase.kde.org/Dolphin
Description: Plasma filemanager focusing on usability
Due to the current situation, I am slower with updates. Hope it didn't get
removed.
I do have activities and semantic-desktop enabled on mine.
I attached a screenshot where I found the setting.
I also found it in the config-file:
FILE: ~/.config/dolphinrc
SECTION:
---
[General]
OpenExternallyCalledFolderInNewTab=false
Version=200
ViewPropsTimestamp=2016,6,16,18,3,14
---
If you can't find the setting in the menus, maybe this will work.
--
Joost
Re: [gentoo-user] Kernel doesn't accept any initramfs
On Wed, Mar 25, 2020 at 8:23 AM J. Roeleveld wrote: > > On Tuesday, March 24, 2020 10:57:59 PM CET andrey@gmail.com wrote: > > On Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 2:45 AM J. Roeleveld wrote: > > > On Tuesday, March 24, 2020 4:55:49 AM CET andrey@gmail.com wrote: > > > > I've somehow built a kernel that won't accept any initramfs. To > > > > elaborate, it hangs in shell in dracut and panicks with a minimal > > > > initramfs as if it rejects the initramfs entirely and tries to boot an > > > > lvm volume, which of course, fails. > > > > > > > > Kernel config: > > > > http://sprunge.us/tqz3BM > > > > > > > > The minimal initramfs is described by the file listing > > > > http://sprunge.us/GQVbqc > > > > and init script http://sprunge.us/YHWY9Z , though this script is of > > > > limited use since even with `exec sh` in the first non-comment line, > > > > the kernel doesn't follow through. > > > > > > > > Thoughts? > > > > > > Please provide the info as attachments instead of temporary links. > > Few thoughts: > > 1) Are you certain your initramfs includes everything? My "config" file is a > lot longer. Yes, and it is the absolute bare minimum necessary. > > 2) How are you generating the initramfs? /usr/src/linux/usr/gen_init_cpio /usr/src/initramfs/files.list | xz -z > /boot/intramfs-img > > 3) how are you adding it to the bootloader? Grub's default form. To elaborate, the usual method grub does when generating a linux entry in grub-mkconfig. > > 4) Have you tried embedding the initramfs into the kernel? Yes, and that made it work. Weird how it didn't work not embedded into the kernel. On further thought, it worked after a couple of debugging iterations. Could it have been the bugs in the script at fault? > > Also, can you provide the kernel messages leading to and including the panic? > (Either full text or a clear photo taken with a camera/phone/tablet) Well, the two panics were either trying to kill init or the familiar "VFS: Unable to mount root fs on unknown-block(0,0)". Kernel framebuffer load reset grub's high res console and the panic took over the screen so messages right before would've been impossible to extract without something like a serial console.
Re: [gentoo-user] Dolphin only allowing a single instance after update
J. Roeleveld wrote: > On Saturday, August 17, 2019 4:56:01 AM CET Dale wrote: >> Howdy, >> >> I upgraded my system last night. I logged out and back in earlier and >> have noticed something new. It seems to only allow one instance of >> Dolphin to run at a time. I usually have three or four running for >> doing different things in different locations. It just makes it easier >> for me to multi-task at times. What I've noticed with the new version >> is that if I have a instance open on say desktop 7 and then want to open >> a new instance on desktop 4, it moves the already running dolphin from >> desktop 7 to 4. It doesn't open a new instance. I then lose where I am >> when I get ready to go back to work on something in the previous instance. >> >> Current version of Dolphin and USE flags: >> >> kde-apps/dolphin-19.08.0:5::gentoo USE="handbook -activities -debug >> -semantic-desktop -test" >> >> Previous version that worked normally: >> >> kde-apps/dolphin-19.04.3 >> >> Has anyone else noticed this? I've looked in the Configure section to >> see if I can change the behavior but can't find anything related. I >> checked to see if I could add a option on the command line as well. I >> even poked around System Settings but can't find anything there either. >> Is this a new thing, a bug or what? >> >> Thanks for the help. >> >> Dale >> >> :-) :-) > Dale (and others), > > I found the location where this setting is. > you need to go to "Configure Dolphin" (In my case, I had to add this to the > toolbar as I am missing the drop down menu). > Then in the "Startup" part, I see "Open new folders in tabs" ticked. > If you disable that, you get your folders back in new windows. > > -- > Joost > I don't see "open new folders in tabs" listed here. Hmmm. What could cause that. USE flag maybe?? [ebuild R ] kde-apps/dolphin-19.12.3:5::gentoo USE="handbook -activities -debug -semantic-desktop -test" Well, nothing there that is obvious. I wonder why I don't have that option here?? It makes sense to have it set that way. Dale :-) :-)
Re: [gentoo-user] surveillance cameras on gentoo
it's been a while, sorry all for the top reply
Re: [gentoo-user] surveillance cameras on gentoo
Howdy I've had great mileage with https://motion-project.github.io/ =media-video/motion-4.1.1-r1:0 it supports a rake of cameras, so you should be good to go almost straight away; multiple network cameras, usb cameras etc it will do timelapse footage, and motion detection recording, and can be very tuned in every way browse video through web page or via Tinycam android app which supports Linux motion as a feed I've three cameras, recording a 24hr timelapse all in 1027x768 and motion recording, and get about 6 days to 300GB good luck! On 26/03/2020 09˸08, james wrote: Hello, So I want to interface about 8 hi-res video cameras to a gentoo system and use a couple of Hard Disk to record and eventually write over the stored video. Suggestions and ideas? 4 Tb enough storage? Now here is the kicker. I'd also simultaneously like to use android app so at any time, I can receive the wireless transmissions and use the Galaxy Note cell phone (9, 10, 20?) as a portable monitor, whilst not interrupting the video being stored on the gentoo server. Note, I eventually want to be running an optimized gentoo stack on a galaxy note S-20 ultra, when the prices drop. For now, I have a galaxy note 9 to do idea testing with. If I can get it stable, then a few cameras on the old pickup truck, same system except a mobile gentoo laptop. All ideas and comments are most welcome. James
