Re: [Trisquel-users] Accountancy free softwares ?
Besides GnuCash, here's a few alternatives http://directory.fsf.org/wiki/GNUCash#Related_Projects
Re: [Trisquel-users] Add-on Screengrab licence
Sounds like we might need to email http://gpl-violations.org/ ...
Re: [Trisquel-users] Moving cursor with keyboard
My email address contains my real name, which I don't want online. Agreed, here's the related bug https://trisquel.info/en/issues/2003 Why does this forum even require it? This is because this forum is married to a mailing list.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Moving cursor with keyboard
The xdotool command from similarly named package might also fit the bill. GNU/Linux is like maths, there are always many ways to skin a cat.
Re: [Trisquel-users] How to Change Default Main Menu In Trisquel6?
Bad news I'm afraid. Because of the age of Gnomenu I pulled the source to check the Gnome 2 applet status suspicion I mentioned earlier. Sadly it is a Gnome 2 Applet, this is very likely the reason it doesn't show in Trisquel's [Gnome 3 Fallback] Add To Panel chooser. You're right in your other post to think Gnome 3 Shell won't work with ATI/AMD cards on Trisquel because there is no free software 3D driver for them.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Add-on Screengrab licence
On Tue, 5 Nov 2013 21:20:42 +0100 (CET) gra...@openmailbox.org wrote: It's been over a week and I haven't gotten a response. I'd got just a response of him one week ago : 'yes, it's free software' ... -- Libere, Pascal Diogo Antunes. Ne pleurez pas votre passé car il s’est enfuit à jamais, et ne craignez par l’avenir car il n’existe pas encore. Vivez dans le présent et tâchez de le rendre aussi beau que vous vous en souviendrez toujours.- Ida Scott Taylor.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Add-on Screengrab licence
On Wed, 6 Nov 2013 09:30:34 +0100 (CET) mikko.viinam...@students.turkuamk.fi wrote: Sounds like we might need to email http://gpl-violations.org/ ... Indeed... -- Libere, Pascal Diogo Antunes. Pour un peu de chair, nous leur ôtons la vie, le soleil, la lumière et le cours de l'existence qui leur était déterminée par la nature.- Plutarque.
Re: [Trisquel-users] What are the things that Trisquel can do but Windows 7 can't?
Bragging about features misses starchild's point. That free software is a community-controlled public good. That it works for the users' interests. It's fine to recognize things that proprietary software does better, or express that kind of opinion. If someone asks us whether proprietary software has a better feature; there's no need to hide it or lie about it. Working at improving features is important, but freedom is more important (to us).
Re: [Trisquel-users] What are the things that Trisquel can do but Windows 7 can't?
The only benefit of Windows 7 is you can play games on it - but this is changing what with Steam and Wine etc. Trisquel ensures trouble free browsing - with my Windows 7 machine I never allowed it on the Internet (except for once when I needed the GCC compiler for Windows). You get a lot of programs to choose from in Trisquel for free, that you can download. Things like games, office programs, maths and education stuff. When I was running it I filled my PC with lots of different programming tools, games and VLC (a video player). Windows 7 also uses loads of RAM (like 3GB or something) whereas Trisquel doesn't. Although this version of Linux doesn't come with propriety graphics cards drivers I think the 3D open source graphic card drivers are getting pretty good now for 3D work/games. Trisquel and Linux distributions in general also don't phone home back to Microsoft, to see whether it's a pirated version or not. If you do install Trisquel make sure you don't have the Atheros chipset on your wireless/network card. This needs some external proprietary firmware to work. I normally Google the wireless / networking card model and Linux compatibility. Also, if it's a laptop you're using, try to look up the graphics card for Linux compatibility too. I always try the new distro on my hardware and test everything's working before installing it.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Problem with Bitmessage installation
# git clone https://github.com/Bitmessage/PyBitmessage ~/PyBitmessage Cloning into '/root/PyBitmessage'... git-remote-https: relocation error: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libgnutls.so.26: symbol gcry_cipher_setkey, version GCRYPT_1.2 not defined in file libgcrypt.so.11 with link time reference
Re: [Trisquel-users] Problem with Bitmessage installation
What should I do next?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Problem with Bitmessage installation
I have a 32-bit Operating System, but gnuplanetearth apparently has a 64-bit OS. I wonder if that would make any difference.
[Trisquel-users] Where can I submit feedback and suggestions (but not bugs)?
Should I post on the forum or use the bug report system?
Re: [Trisquel-users] What are the things that Trisquel can do but Windows 7 can't?
I play free games in GNU + Linux-libre perfectly.
Re: [Trisquel-users] What are the things that Trisquel can do but Windows 7 can't?
It is a developer problem. They create binaries with all libraries for Windows and OS X. In GNU(+Linux, kFreeBSD, Hurd, Darwin, etc) or *BSD they doesn't do this. They wait for packagers from distros or for you compile from source. Some applications is easy to download and install in any distribution. Like Firefox, Thunderbird, LibreOffice, Jitsi, Blender, Synfig. They created binaries with all or main libraries. I can install all this applications without internet access in distros from 2009 or newer. You need to create one project with most commons free software with all libraries compiled and create binaries for the most of distros. :-D
Re: [Trisquel-users] Where can I submit feedback and suggestions (but not bugs)?
I believe the bug tracker would be better. Of course, if your idea is not completely crystal clear to you, then a discussion in the forums first might help to express yourself clearly in the bug. Bugs that are well written are much more likely to get attention.
Re: [Trisquel-users] What are the things that Trisquel can do but Windows 7 can't?
To answer all the replies to my first post at once: When I first started using Trisquel, I didn't have an Internet connection. I was dependent on another Windows computer for Internet access. When I used Windows, I had loved to install new programs, copy them between computers with a flash drive, try them out for a bit, and then remove them if I didn't like them. On Trisquel I found that impossible. I would get the package from the repositories and suddenly find its dependencies weren't satisfied, and then that those dependencies had dependencies, and I would have to download ''n'' things instead of one installer package. It was a lot of annoying back-and-forth. And the repositories are a little like Apple's App Store in how they control us. Good luck if you want to remove any software you've installed from an outside source! I'm fairly sure I have some outside programs installed for which I deleted the installer .deb. It doesn't matter that separate dependency inclusion is inefficient. What matters is that it's easy to use. No matter how you tout the advantages of Trisquel, I found software management easier on Windows. It ''just worked'', as some would say.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Add-on Screengrab licence
Silly question: Has source code on .xpi file? $ strings addons.xpi | more No traces of sources or sort of. I know it's a package, so how can I read .xpi file? -- Libere, Pascal Diogo Antunes. J'ai décidé d'être heureux parce que c'est bon pour la santé.- Voltaire.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Add-on Screengrab licence
A .xpi file is just a .zip renamed. It can be extracted.
Re: [Trisquel-users] What are the things that Trisquel can do but Windows 7 can't?
Well, don't forget that the Windows way is only effective because Windows is very popular. Because Microsoft doesn't help provide software, you only get a program if the developer of that program takes the time to build it properly for Windows, or if you compile the source yourself (not a fun task on Windows). As for dependency inclusion: some people who distribute GNU binaries actually do that. I think Ryzom is an example. But it's not universal for distribution of GNU binaries. This isn't because of a superior design in Windows, but rather quite the opposite: because Windows has no reliable way to share dependencies, developers are forced to include these dependencies with Windows binaries if they want them to work without a lot of manual work. With Ubuntu, on the other hand, the software developer only needs to package their own software and use libraries from the system. In short, the system Windows uses doesn't work because it's a good system. It works because it's a terrible system being used on a very popular OS. You just can't do it on a system that isn't as prominent as Windows.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Add-on Screengrab licence
On Wed, 6 Nov 2013 18:17:01 +0100 (CET) gra...@openmailbox.org wrote: A .xpi file is just a .zip renamed. It can be extracted. Ok. Thanks. Source of screengrab : https://addons.mozilla.org/ru/firefox/files/browse/228468/file/chrome/content/ -- Libere, Pascal Diogo Antunes. Ce que nous devons apprendre à faire, nous l'apprenons en le faisant - Aristote.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Add-on Screengrab licence
On Thu, 24 Oct 2013 03:18:22 +0200 (CEST) gaming4...@yahoo.com wrote: The original application was actually GPLv3; this guy simply did bug fixes so I don't think that is legal to make a GPL app proprietary. Someone should definitely contact him about this issue. I found his e-mail if you want to reach out to him: pag77[at]mail(dot)ru And if actually he puts sources under MPL, is he doing wrong ? -- Libere, Pascal Diogo Antunes. Se fixer des buts dans la vie, c'est s'entortiller dans des chaînes.- Philippe Djian.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Whats a good CPU/mobo combo that supports Coreboot?
Gah, the link is borked as usual. Go to http://www.coreboot.org/Supported_Motherboards and scroll down to coreboot v4 support.
Re: [Trisquel-users] What are the things that Trisquel can do but Windows 7 can't?
And the repositories are a little like Apple's App Store in how they control us. Good luck if you want to remove any software you've installed from an outside source! This makes no sense whatsoever.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Whats a good CPU/mobo combo that supports Coreboot?
The M5A88-V EVO at http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M5A88V_EVO/ seems to be powerful with a lot of features, but is expensive.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Problem with Bitmessage installation
@ssdclickofdeath: I don't thing so as I'm also running a 64 bit system without any problems.
Re: [Trisquel-users] What are the things that Trisquel can do but Windows 7 can't?
The feature that Windows doesn't have and never will is that Trisquel has respect for the user and last but not least, is ethically and morally correct, end of story. The satisfaction that comes with it, is just overwhelming.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Virtualization article in trisquel wiki
KVM also uses qemu but it's faster than qemu solo. I will try to update the manual as I learn more. Let me know if anyone runs into any issues --- ___ Sachin Dey
Re: [Trisquel-users] What are the things that Trisquel can do but Windows 7 can't?
Yes, you have the freedom to intall GNOME Shell. No matter how horrible it is.
Re: [Trisquel-users] 6.0.1 Ready For Testing
Hey again, Okay after keying in 'apt-get update' followed by 'apt-get dist-upgrade' into a terminal, I get a message stating there are 0 upgrades available. So I'm guessing the only option to upgrade to 6.0.1 is to do a fresh install? Is there any official date set for release? Cheers, Steve
Re: [Trisquel-users] 6.0.1 Ready For Testing
6.0.1 is mainly a maintenance update to the install CD. It isn't a full new release so there isn't a new repo to upgrade to. Just having a 6.0 system with current maintenance means you already have nearly all of the changes in the current 6.0.1 beta CD. In short when it is finally released it will mostly be a non-event as far as existing 6.0 users are concerned as they'll already be there. However, the updated CD does need _testing_, so download and install it if you have the time. The more people test and report on it, the faster it will be released.
Re: [Trisquel-users] 6.0.1 Ready For Testing
Cheers Leny! Thanks for the helpful info! I'll be sure to follow your advice and get testing. Thanks again! Steve
Re: [Trisquel-users] Accountancy free softwares ?
I'm going to try GNU Cash just for fun. Thanks for the recommendations.
[Trisquel-users] Encryption multi-platform and multi-OS
Well, I know I am going to get burned alive for asking this but... I need a software to encrytp text and files, that works under both windows and GNU/Linux. It has to be this way, since the person I need to communicate with only has access to a windows pc. Also, it would be REALLY great if it was a portable app, so no traces would be left behind in the machine. Now, if it would also work in Android (to use with cell phones...) it would really be great. Any suggestions, even if they are not the perfect solution for this are welcome =) THANKS
Re: [Trisquel-users] Encryption multi-platform and multi-OS
Oh and I will need to make thigs look easy... the person in question has no idea about computer and technology in general :P I am exagerating of course, but really, it's a very low level tech person. So, let's have that in mind. THANKS
Re: [Trisquel-users] Encryption multi-platform and multi-OS
Well, you can use gnupg for Windows, and gnupg. Else you can recommend him/her BitMessage, I *think* it encrypts automatically the message while sending them, however, I'm pretty sure they can be intercepted, so best is : gnupg and BitMessage. Also, if you didn't yet check out prism-break.org, even if it recommends non-free software, such as Mozilla Firefox, which is non-free because of a Trademark problem
Re: [Trisquel-users] Add-on Screengrab licence
It needs to be GPL v3.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Encryption multi-platform and multi-OS
All Bitmessage messages are encrypted. Bitmessage was designed with privacy and anonymity in mind.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Encryption multi-platform and multi-OS
As has been said gnupg, Gnupg for Windows (though for obvious reasons I have never looked into whether there's a portable variety of it). In addition K-9 Mail and APG from F-droid.org for Cyanogenmod / Replicant / Android. Be warned that K-9 Mail only does what it claims is PGP/INLINE . Its PGP/INLINE is in fact broken in a once well known kind of way that was the reason for inventing PGP/MIME and will play havoc with many a correctly written GNU/Linux mail client. The good news is that Thunderbird with Enigmail PGP/INLINE is broken in exactly the same way so you'll be able to read the emails somehow. As portable apps on USB sticks and mobile phones are so easily lost or compromised I would suggest you don't use the key on them for identity purposes. Limit it to merely securing the communications. And it is doubly important not to make the gpg newbies mistake of not doing the gpg --gen-revoke on the key and storing the output somewhere very safe given these devices are so commonly stolen.
[Trisquel-users] Disable Plymouth?
How do I disable Plymouth so I can see the loading text?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Disable Plymouth?
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 if i remember well - by pushing f2 during the boot. On 07.11.2013 02:36, gra...@openmailbox.org wrote: How do I disable Plymouth so I can see the loading text? - -- Gheorghe Zugravu Coordonator în Moldova, Fundația Ceata www.zugravu.eu Susții libertatea artelor și tehnologiilor? Înscrie-te ca membru! (http://ceata.org/inscrieri) -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.14 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://www.enigmail.net/ iQEcBAEBAgAGBQJSeuIaAAoJEFBMcUpS3nKiDfMH/jQLyjaH/SFrWrtW6US9jfjI 0lxSouPHxAxi7Ph+sNdwJNy2aetvx/hHhtwIK0NW7pz481WWwlcbmGynz0PLaY7R 8xpLjx5fai4V6Vi4/zxXKlEHakPHLkhgjcEtSwBL5AMLz83MN2q2p/xngVCg38TC FZxYuSE2jPYpSrd9VBIFaIKIMf94JjTychmZ7I9o/4lGtWPQ7W0xHmqwQeTtrHyK ehioZYg7hdda0jU7Kzw9TTviQVg/1h6Vxy0179lGMxeVUh6loHnOb2BWBYeGs87g CQLt5jLxhA+fpJt4qSjiZ+nf58M2cpgqzAVn7SY6jLnOidBGmXdDc9geNeBYFyE= =rRaO -END PGP SIGNATURE-
Re: [Trisquel-users] Accountancy free softwares ?
When I close GNUCash, I have new files appear next to my GNUCash save file. Some of these are files. Some are files. Do I need them? They just keep appearing ... can I make it so that these extra files don't keep appearing? I'd like to work with just the one save file ...
Re: [Trisquel-users] Accountancy free softwares ?
If they're autosave files you can turn them off by setting the Auto-save Interval to 0 in Edit - Preferences - General . You can also turn off log files in the same place if that's what they are. Of course, turn them back on when you get around to using real financial data. Losing financial data is a big no no and these features help make sure you don't.
[Trisquel-users] Is XBill nonfree?
I remember playing XBill in the past, so I decided to install it on my Trisquel box. I found it in the repos, and installed it. while it was installing, I visited XBill's website, http://www.xbill.org, and, scanning the page, I noticed that there was no mention of the license, so I downloaded the source tarball. I looked through the tarball, and could not find any mention of a license at all. I e-mailed Brian Wellington, a co-author of XBill, and asked him what license it is under. I haven't yet gotten a response, (after 10 min. :-) ) but that e-mail address may not be active. (The project is about 10 years old, and isn't very active.)
Re: [Trisquel-users] Is XBill nonfree?
I found this, http://packages.trisquel.info/changelogs/pool/main/x/xbill/xbill_2.1-8ubuntu1/xbill.copyright but I'm not sure if it's accurate.
Re: [Trisquel-users] What are the things that Trisquel can do but Windows 7 can't?
What are the things that Trisquel can do but Windows 7 can't? Respect your freedom. 'nuff said.
Re: [Trisquel-users] 6.0.1 Ready For Testing
I think the main problem with it currently is it needs a newer kernel (3.11 or 3.12 maybe?) as there is a lot of newer hardware which doesn't work and you can't simply install the older version and upgrade the kernel easily. The other issue last I checked is the firmware still isn't include in the 6.0.1 ISO. I spent a little time trying to put together a new ISO (unofficial) and failed. Didn't realize there were significant differences that would prevent me from doing it compared to other distributions derived from Debian or Ubuntu. One of my techs attempted to do it as well. Also failed. At some point we will find some more time to investigate Trisquel's changes although I'm hoping these two things will be updated soon. I'd still also like to see HPLIP and X (ie the later is part of the entailment stack) go into 6. ... Yes- I haven't been around. Too much to do lately.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Wireless G USB Adapter arrived today!
USB G may be a bottleneck for some depending on the Internet connection available. Despite this most will still get a decent connection. The USB N adapters will be supported soon enough... You can install a kernel from Jason's repository (jxself.org/linux-libre) and firmware manually and its not too difficult (http://jxself.org/ath9k-htc/). You should also be able to install the 3.5 kernel from the main Trisquel repository and download the firmware manually as well. * I think taking the 3.11 linux-libre kernel from Jason's repository is probably the best idea though. I don't think I was ever too happy with the 3.5 release. There are various bugs which can cause problems with some (many) USB devices (on some computers).
Re: [Trisquel-users] What are the things that Trisquel can do but Windows 7 can't?
I think it is great and prefer it to anything else at the moment.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Moving cursor with keyboard
I have keynav, xbindkeys, and xdotool installed. keynav takes care of most clicks, but it's time-consuming to use and I often find I miss my target click. I've used xbindkeys and xdotool to make the keyboard shortcut Ctrl-Alt-Semicolon a click, but for some reason this doesn't work in LibreOffice.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Is XBill nonfree?
Here I can find a version with a matching copyright ftp://ftp.x.org/contrib/games/xbill-2.0.tgz (it's mentioned in README) Even that version from xbill.org mentions GPL in xbill.6. What a strange place. It's good you emailed him. (Of course the authors can make it proprietary if they so decide...)
Re: [Trisquel-users] Disable Plymouth?
On 07/11/13 10:36, gramex wrote: How do I disable Plymouth so I can see the loading text? You can disable it in GRUB - I found these instructions online: http://www.techytalk.info/disable-plymouth-show-grub-menu-ubuntu-linux/ Andrew.
[Trisquel-users] Printing a photo album without SAAS
Hello, I was thinking of doing a photo album and then having it printed at my local reprographics shop. All of it avoiding SAAS and using free libre open source software (floss). How would you go about it? Use something like digikam in combination with scribus? Regards, Andres -- Enviado desde mi teléfono con K-9 Mail.
