[PLUG] HSTS youtube and Firefox...
I"m trying to do https through a squid proxy. Firefox is too strict about the fact that squid is there and bombs out with a hypertext strict transport security error. Chrome meanwhile has no such error and seems to work without skipping the proxy server. Franz 5.5.0 beta 4 doesn't work through the proxy either. I'm eyeballing NetAngel as a better way to go than Diladele Web Safety, but I'm skeptical that HSTS sites will be accessible through any intermediate filter. -- Michael C. Robinson ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
Re: [PLUG] Tuning audio system
On Tue, 30 Jun 2020, Tomas Kuchta wrote: Someone probably mentioned here already - the fastest and cheapest way to go about this is to get cheapest headset for cellphone in a local store and use that to compare the results. Cheap does not always equal quality. What passes for good enough on a cell phone isn't good enough for a video. Perhaps the whole issue is with SW. Nope. There is no point in getting XLR gear until you know that you need it. Maybe you do maybe you do not need XLR mixer - building recording studio does not seem like optimal way to debug a microphone. Until Yamaha replaces the CM500 under warranty I bought an Mpow headset on eBay and tried recording a video with it. Same low volume with mplayer. While vlc can increase the volume of an .mp4 (or .mp3) file it's only good for vlc on that host; not a permanent fix. While ffmpeg's '-filter.a volume 1+.x' on a renamed output file will be louder, I haven't tested it to see by just how much I would need to increase the volume. And, that's no guarantee that it would be sufficient for others on different OSes, hardware, and audio systems. In case you do need mixer - Behringer makes OK and small gear with USB audio in/out. Yeah, and so do many others. One of the most highly rated by several pro audio web sites is the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (3rd Gen) preamp with XLR input (and instument input for musicians) and USB output. Every seller I found on the web has the same price so I bought it from an eBay seller in Middletown, NY. It will be here a week from tomorrow. A Fosusrite tech said it works with the AT2005USB, any balanced dynamic and condenser microphone. Being able to adjust the microphone gain while recording will allow me more control over the output file. Thanks for your insights, Rich ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
Re: [PLUG] Tuning audio system
Someone probably mentioned here already - the fastest and cheapest way to go about this is to get cheapest headset for cellphone in a local store and use that to compare the results. Perhaps the whole issue is with SW. There is no point in getting XLR gear until you know that you need it. Maybe you do maybe you do not need XLR mixer - building recording studio does not seem like optimal way to debug a microphone. In case you do need mixer - Behringer makes OK and small gear with USB audio in/out. Hope that helps, Tom On Tue, Jun 30, 2020, 07:01 Rich Shepard wrote: > On Tue, 30 Jun 2020, Rich Shepard wrote: > > > I'm going to look for a preamp for this dynamic microphone or an adapter > > for the audio cable to USB. > > There are multiple XLR-USB adapters with built-in preamps/gain boosters. > The > AT2005USB comes with an XLR cable so that's the solution. However, some > adapters have built-in 48 volt booster power which is apparently required > for condenser mics but not dynamic mics (which is what the AT2005USB is; > designed for speaking rather than singing). Some dynamic mics are > 'balanced' > and can handle the +48 volts; some aren't. I don't know whether the mic I > have is balanced. > > So, I contacted a pro audio company through their web site and asked for > their recommendations for XLR-USB adapter/preamp that will work with my > microphone. I hope they resond today. > > Regards, > > Rich > > > ___ > PLUG mailing list > PLUG@pdxlinux.org > http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug > ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
Re: [PLUG] Tuning audio system
On Tue, 30 Jun 2020, Dick Steffens wrote: Here's an interesting Wikipedia article on the subject of balanced audio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balanced_audio And here's another one with pretty pictures: http://www.aviom.com/blog/balanced-vs-unbalanced/ Thanks, Dick. Since the AT2005USB has a built-in XLR socket I now know that means it is balanced. Doesn't need the phantom 48 volt power that a condenser mic needs but won't be affected by it. So much to learn, so little time ... Rich ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
Re: [PLUG] Tuning audio system
On Tue, 30 Jun 2020, Dick Steffens wrote: At any rate, you should be able to tell if your mic is balanced by the kind of connector it has. XLR connectors are balanced. Here's an interesting Wikipedia article on the subject of balanced audio: Dick, The AT2005USB has both USB-C and XLR ports and came with both cables. In my ignorance of computer audio I assumed the USB cable would suffice. It probably does on web-based calls and conferences but not when the audio is part of a recorded video file. Thanks for the insight, Rich ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
Re: [PLUG] A minimalist oriented Debian derivative?
On Tue, 2020-06-30 at 05:57 -0500, Richard Owlett wrote: > On 06/29/2020 09:37 AM, David Bridges wrote: > > There is a difference between the installer and installing packages > > on > > an installed system. > > That is the *CRUX* of the situation. I already have absolute control > over adding new packages to an existing system. > > I want that level of control during *INITIAL* system install. A quick search for debian installer disable recommends provided your answer to me in the third hit. ;) Well not the complete answer but if one knows how to pass boot parameters when booting the install media you can easily accomplish what it seems you want to do. FWIW the link is to the boot parameters section of the Buster installation guide so reading the Debian documentation could have provided the same answer. To disable installing recommended applications you can do the following. Boot install media Press the escape key at the boot: prompt type the following expert base-installer/install-recommends=false I tried and and unselected everything in the package selection screen except for standard system utilities. The install completed without installing recommended applications and also set APT::Install- Recommends "false"; in the new system. If it still installs more than what you want good luck on your quest. -- David ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
Re: [PLUG] Tuning audio system
On 6/30/20 7:01 AM, Rich Shepard wrote: On Tue, 30 Jun 2020, Rich Shepard wrote: I'm going to look for a preamp for this dynamic microphone or an adapter for the audio cable to USB. There are multiple XLR-USB adapters with built-in preamps/gain boosters. The AT2005USB comes with an XLR cable so that's the solution. However, some adapters have built-in 48 volt booster power which is apparently required for condenser mics but not dynamic mics (which is what the AT2005USB is; designed for speaking rather than singing). Some dynamic mics are 'balanced' and can handle the +48 volts; some aren't. I don't know whether the mic I have is balanced. So, I contacted a pro audio company through their web site and asked for their recommendations for XLR-USB adapter/preamp that will work with my microphone. I hope they resond today. I have a little experience with audio (not unlike my level of experience with Linux, so take it for what it's worth). At any rate, you should be able to tell if your mic is balanced by the kind of connector it has. XLR connectors are balanced. Here's an interesting Wikipedia article on the subject of balanced audio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balanced_audio And here's another one with pretty pictures: http://www.aviom.com/blog/balanced-vs-unbalanced/ -- Regards, Dick Steffens ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
Re: [PLUG] Tuning audio system
On Tue, 30 Jun 2020, Rich Shepard wrote: I'm going to look for a preamp for this dynamic microphone or an adapter for the audio cable to USB. There are multiple XLR-USB adapters with built-in preamps/gain boosters. The AT2005USB comes with an XLR cable so that's the solution. However, some adapters have built-in 48 volt booster power which is apparently required for condenser mics but not dynamic mics (which is what the AT2005USB is; designed for speaking rather than singing). Some dynamic mics are 'balanced' and can handle the +48 volts; some aren't. I don't know whether the mic I have is balanced. So, I contacted a pro audio company through their web site and asked for their recommendations for XLR-USB adapter/preamp that will work with my microphone. I hope they resond today. Regards, Rich ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
Re: [PLUG] A minimalist oriented Debian derivative?
On 06/30/2020 12:47 AM, Nat Taylor wrote:
antiX is a small footprint live CD based on Debian. I know it has an
installer, but think it kind of keeps running a static filesystem on your
hard drive then and runs like a live cd that has been installed. Not sure
if there is a regular installer. They merged with Mepis to make MX Linux,
which isn't that small.
Both antiX and MX Linux target a different audience, at least nominally.
But how they handle persistence may get me around my major objections to
Debian installer's results.
I'll experiment with MX Linux as it actively offers MATE and takes a
more measured stance about systemd {I'm not a fan of systemd, but I
"read handwriting on wall ;}.
The disk &/or memory footprint is not a major issue. Debian actively
imposing packages which clash my preferences is the problem. Combining
[https://wiki.debian.org/ReduceDebian] with how it handles persistence
may be a solution.
Thanks
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Re: [PLUG] Tuning audio system
On Mon, 29 Jun 2020, Tomas Kuchta wrote: You have said earlier that the microphone is connected by USB to your computer. That USB connection is the audio card for the microphone. No matter what you other card you add to your PC, the microphone will still work through the build in USB sound card. Thomas, Yes, pavucontrol, aplay, and arecord all show the microphone as a sound card. My audio inexperience means that I don't know what this means or how to make use of it. I'm going to look for a preamp for this dynamic microphone or an adapter for the audio cable to USB. Thanks, Rich ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
Re: [PLUG] A minimalist oriented Debian derivative?
On 06/29/2020 12:22 PM, Mike C. wrote: When you start the installer if you choose the Expert installation (I believe under advanced section) or if you press the Escape key and type expert at the boot prompt you can get a very minimal system installed although there will be a few more questions that you have to answer along the way. The trick is when you get to the package selection screen to uncheck everything except for Standard System which will give you only a basic system with no gui. A very fine workaround. Been doing that for years for different problems My current problem is the official Debian installer is effectively broken. It forces you to accept packages which the repository tags as "recommended". The problem is those packages prevent *ME* from using *MY* system for *MY* intended purposes and workflow <*GRUMBLE*> So I'm looking for what *I* consider a *WORKING* installer ;/ The ReduceDebian Wiki page might help you get closer to where you're trying to go. https://wiki.debian.org/ReduceDebian In my jaundiced view, that page gives an excellent introduction in how to fix the broken system the installer left on my hardware It does present the information in a pattern that will be useful when I actively pursue using debootstrap as my "installer". I've held off on that, not wanting to create a berserker fraken-Debian. It includes resetting "install-recommends" and "install-suggests" to 0 in the apt.conf file That applies only to adding to an already installed system. ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
Re: [PLUG] A minimalist oriented Debian derivative?
On 06/29/2020 09:37 AM, David Bridges wrote: There is a difference between the installer and installing packages on an installed system. That is the *CRUX* of the situation. I already have absolute control over adding new packages to an existing system. I want that level of control during *INITIAL* system install. It looks like you can change the behavior. Checking the apt configuration on a fairly new install of mine I see that recommended packages is enabled. root@jekyll:~# apt-config dump | grep Recommends APT::Install-Recommends "1"; It looks like you can override that behavior but creating a new file in /etc/apt/apt.conf.d with something like the following. APT::Install-Recommends "0"; Might help, might not. -- David On Mon, 2020-06-29 at 09:14 -0500, Richard Owlett wrote: On 06/29/2020 08:40 AM, David Bridges wrote: Not a derivative suggestion but maybe this will help. When you start the installer if you choose the Expert installation (I believe under advanced section) or if you press the Escape key and type expert at the boot prompt you can get a very minimal system installed although there will be a few more questions that you have to answer along the way. The trick is when you get to the package selection screen to uncheck everything except for Standard System which will give you only a basic system with no gui. A very fine workaround. Been doing that for years for different problems My current problem is the official Debian installer is effectively broken. It forces you to accept packages which the repository tags as "recommended". The problem is those packages prevent *ME* from using *MY* system for *MY* intended purposes and workflow <*GRUMBLE*> So I'm looking for what *I* consider a *WORKING* installer ;/ On Sun, 2020-06-28 at 08:45 -0500, Richard Owlett wrote: I like Debian very much. However its default installer coerces an undesirable collection of "must have" applications. I want a MATE desktop with a very sparse selection of apps installed by default. I've discovered that the installer is designed *NOT TO* implement an equivalent of apt-get's "no-install-recommends". I want a system that allows the use of the standard Debian repository but whose installer does not forcibly coerce the installation of undesired apps. Suggestions? TIA ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
Re: [PLUG] Accountability OSS...
On Sun, 28 Jun 2020 11:52:57 -0700 "Mike C." wrote: > On Sun, Jun 28, 2020 at 11:09 AM Bill Barry > wrote: > > > On Sun, Jun 28, 2020, 11:43 AM wrote: > > > > > I want to bring open source high quality accountability software > > > to Linux and I want the software to be supported for an extended > > > period of time, > > say > > > 100 years. > > > > > > I have an idea to intercept tcp/udp packets destined to port 53 > > > and all web and ftp traffic. The goal here is to intercept, > > > record, reinject as > > if > > > nothing ever happened, and report at the end of the 24 hour > > > period. > > > > > > > Most of the web packets at this level are encrypted to thwart this > > type of spying. > > > > I don't have enough technical knowledge to wholeheartedly agree with > your statement, but I can say that there is currently a lot of effort > in securing DNS and HTTP connections such as DNSSEC, DNS Over HTTPS, > DNSCrypt, personal VPNs, TOR/ONION to name a few. > > I know there are ways to intercept HTTPS connections. I haven't > delved into the technical details, but reading an article or two, > it's a fairly complicated configuration and you'd have to be able to > lockdown the user's computer so they couldn't just circumvent the > proxy server. ___ > PLUG mailing list > PLUG@pdxlinux.org > http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug besides relay unencrypted traffic what else did you intend for your program to do? -- / If there is a possibility of several \ | things going wrong, the one that will | | cause the most damage will be the one | | to go wrong. | || | If you perceive that there are four| | possible ways in which a procedure can | | go wrong, and circumvent these, then a | \ fifth way will promptly develop. / \ \ /\ /\ //\\_//\\ \_ _// / / * * \/^^^] \_\O/_/[ ] / \_[ / \ \_ / / [ [ / \/ _/ _[ [ \ /_/ ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
[PLUG] Debian live-tools
I happened to log into one of my VMs, a debian buster, and tried to run uptime. I got a message about a missing library, and searching the web, discovered an old bug report about something not being cleaned up properly on a dist upgrade (this started out as a Debian 7, now Debian 10. The package involved was called "live-tools". I didn't install that manually, and I'm slightly confused why that would be on a regular installation. It seems to be a tool for constructing live-boot media, but not a lot of information online. Do any Debianistas know why I'd have a live-tools package on a regular server install? -- Russell Senior russ...@personaltelco.net ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
