Re: [Trisquel-users] Installing Applications (Pitivi 0.9 and cairo)

[joel]

Thank you! I just discovered the movement several weeks, but I'm very  
determined. I know it will be a gradual process. I discovered Trisquel at  
fsf.org. I really look forward to digging into their Philosophy.


Here is the output from the terminal when trying to run Pitivi:


ERROR:root:Could not find any typelib for GES
ERROR:root:Could not find any typelib for GES
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "/usr/local/bin/pitivi", line 141, in
_check_dependencies()
  File "/usr/local/bin/pitivi", line 99, in _check_dependencies
missing_hard_deps = check_hard_dependencies()
  File "/usr/local/lib/pitivi/python/pitivi/check.py", line 185, in  
check_hard_dependencies

from gi.repository import GES
ImportError: cannot import name GES

Re: [Trisquel-users] Installing Applications (Pitivi 0.9 and cairo)

[Andresmp]

hi theseus,
I admire your commitment to help free software, you are past knowledge,  
hopefully dome one else can help.


all I can suggest is to run pitivi from the terminal and post the message  
here and in the pitivi mailing list.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Getting someone to switch to Trisquel

[mikko . viinamaki]

Minitube is in the repositories. Just mind the privacy implications.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Installing Applications (Pitivi 0.9 and cairo)

[joel]

Magic Banana, I started that package route and got three packages deep before  
hitting a block.


I then discovered an Ubuntu repository and a wiki about Pitivi's dependencies  
(http://wiki.pitivi.org/wiki/Dependencies).


I first tried adding the repository and upating my system:


sudo add-apt-repository ppa:gstreamer-developers/ppa && sudo apt-get update

Next, I restarted and noticed a strange behavior, i.e., the application  
windows started showing on the left side of the Trisquel start menu. I  
attached at the bottom of this post. Here is a direct link to it:

https://trisquel.info/files/menu-issue.png

I then went to install the other dependencies, following the instructions on  
the Pitivi wiki page for Ubuntu.



# Basic build tools:
sudo apt-get install git build-essential automake libtool itstool  
gtk-doc-tools gnome-common gnome-doc-utils yasm flex bison


# Stuff related to introspection, GTK, canvases, and various other  
dependencies:

sudo apt-get install libgirepository1.0-dev python-dev python-gi-dev \
python-cairo-dev libcairo2-dev libgdk-pixbuf2.0-dev libpulse-dev libgtk-3-dev  
\

libclutter-1.0-dev libclutter-gtk-1.0-dev

# GStreamer 1.x, if you're lucky and your distro packages are recent enough:
sudo apt-get install gstreamer1.0-plugins-base gstreamer1.0-plugins-good  
gstreamer1.0-plugins-bad gstreamer1.0-alsa gstreamer1.0-pulseaudio \
libgstreamer-plugins-bad1.0-dev libgstreamer-plugins-base1.0-dev  
libgstreamer1.0-dev libgstreamer1.0-0


# GStreamer plugins' full set of dependencies to build all the codecs:
sudo apt-get build-dep gstreamer1.0-plugins-base gstreamer1.0-plugins-good  
gstreamer1.0-plugins-bad gstreamer1.0-plugins-ugly



Next, I followed Pitivi's instructions for installation, i.e., to cd into the  
pitivi file, configure, make, and install (http://pitivi.org/?go=download).


I was finally able to complete configuration and installation through the  
terminal. However, Pitivi will not launch. When I click on the application to  
launch, it tries for about 20 seconds and then crashes.


Any ideas on how to get this application to open?

Also, is there a setting to restore my Trisquel menu, so that the open  
applications show on the right side of the Trisquel start menu?


Any help or ideas is appreciated.

Also, Andresm, I'm determined to get up and running on Trisquel. But perhaps,  
down the road, I may try a seperate install of Parabola. I first need to get  
more comfortable with the terminal.

[Trisquel-users] Avaneya Libre Game Project Releases Lost NASA Archive for Crowdfunding

[Kip Warner]

Friends,

A few years ago Trisquel was brought to my attention when my studio was
donated some MIPS hardware from Freedom Included in the United States
and Lemote from China. I was very happy to see a distribution dedicated
to promoting free software. 

Now I would like to share with you a project I have been collaborating
on for a few years which I believe will one day make a wonderful
addition to Trisquel.

Avaneya is a cerebral science fiction game set on Mars currently under
active development (GPLv3). It combines the perfect blend of the
metropolis city builder social simulation, real time strategy, and
cooperative multiplayer. It explores mature themes in social justice,
politics, ecology, economics, and more.

Home: 

We are pleased to announce the successful digital recovery of the first
images ever returned from the surface of Mars. Our studio recovered a
substantial amount of NASA's previously inaccessible Viking mission
data. The historic billion–dollar mission was the most ambitious in
history. Launched in 1975, it was the first to successfully reach and
photograph the surface.

More: 

This ground breaking software (GPLv3), originally intended as an
internal research tool, is now available on DVD for only $15. We ship
worldwide. 

Order: 

Your support is essential to help make libre gaming for GNU a reality.
We need additional full time staff, including professional creative and
technical directors, musicians, artists, and engineers to supplement
the tens of thousands of hours already invested.

We will have a lot more to showcase with you over the coming weeks,
including already complete beautiful concept artwork.

Enjoy,

-- 
Kip Warner -- Software Engineer
OpenPGP encrypted/signed mail preferred
http://www.thevertigo.com



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[Trisquel-users] Re : Getting someone to switch to Trisquel

[magicbanana]

You can have Minitube working. Read this thread.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Getting someone to switch to Trisquel

[hellocomputer8]

I'm sorry, it's just that most windows runtimes can be supplied in  
linux/trisquel.


java = openjdk
flash = gnash ( maybe not though)
html5 = well, html5
.net = mono
shockwave = probaly not.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Getting someone to switch to Trisquel

[hellocomputer8]

I mean free software that hadn't been changed ( i.e. to change the OS of a  
web browser so I could run windows executables ( free software of course ) ).

Re: [Trisquel-users] Getting someone to switch to Trisquel

[hellocomputer8]

Sorry. I meant running free software that hadn't been ported to linux yet (or  
ported but left unchanged otherwise.) I guess Minitube won't work?

Re: [Trisquel-users] Getting someone to switch to Trisquel

[hellocomputer8]

I'm trying to mean I might add a DE every so often to the VM ( see one of my  
previous posts ) so that whenever my friend hears "linux" my friend will not  
think about a panel at the bottom, a "trisquel" button and a system tray.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel tablet

[erikthorsen]

I don't see why the toolchain would matter, and unless you wanna hook up a  
mouse and keyboard most desktop software don't run all that well with a  
touchscreen. At least Android apps are actually made for the touchscreens.

That said, I'd second the vivaldi tablet.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel tablet

[icarolongo]

Strange. Your laptop does not works with 3D acceleration? I have Intel HD  
3000 and it works perfectly with GNOME Shell.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel tablet

[arielxgbarton]

Do you actually have this tablet?
How do you install Trisquel on it? With a memory stick? Then how do you get  
BIOS? Can you connect a keyboard?


I assume that as it works fuly with Free software? Does the HDMI and cameras  
work?

Re: [Trisquel-users] PC continues to boot from Hard Drive despite changed boot sequence

[mikko . viinamaki]

That all does seem to be fine... Perhaps try another USB stick or a CD/DVD.  
Booting from USB is somehow funny.

[Trisquel-users] Can't get Thinkpenguin USB Wireless N Adapter to work

[djhood17]

Hi All,

I bought a free software friendly wireless N adapter from Thinkpenguin to run  
on my shiny new Trisquel Desktop (Trisquel 6). I followed the instructions as  
best as I can on the following page to update the firmware:


https://www.thinkpenguin.com/gnu-linux/penguin-wireless-n-usb-adapter-gnu-linux-tpe-n150usb-tpe-n150usbl-tpe-nusbdb

I rebooted and changed usb ports several times, no dice.

The only thing that is different in the way I did it was that I did not  
update the system first. I kind of need wireless to do that since my router  
is behind my bed in a completely different room from the desk my pc sits on.  
I simply downloaded the files to a usb drive on my laptop and shuffled them  
over.


Is there an easier way than ripping apart half my house on the off chance  
updating will make this work to get it up and running?

Re: [Trisquel-users] PC continues to boot from Hard Drive despite changed boot sequence

[sebastien . illiano]

My bios shows this menu:

Execute Disable Bit Enabled
Hyper Threading Function Enabled
Quick Boot Disabled
Security Option Setup
Boot to OS/2
Boot Sequence



When selecting Boot Sequence it says:

Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter
1st Boot Device USB-CDROM
2nd Boot Device USB-FDD
3rd Boot Device Hard Disk
Boot From Other Device Enabled


When selecting Hard Disk Boot Sequence it says:

1. Ch2 M. : WDC WD3200JD-22KLBO
2. Bootable Add-in Cards

[Trisquel-users] Re : New Opensource/Free FPS standalone mod of Xonotic (ChaosEsque) released.

[magicbanana]

As I told you, you should first fix your problem with broken packages. See my  
previous post to do that from the Synaptic package manager or learn by  
yourself ow to do it from the command line.

Re: [Trisquel-users] PC continues to boot from Hard Drive despite changed boot sequence

[sebastien . illiano]

I haven't ever tried to boot this PC from a USB, if this is what you mean by  
"that box"?! The stick works fine on my laptop and is bootable.

Re: [Trisquel-users] PC continues to boot from Hard Drive despite changed boot sequence

[mikko . viinamaki]

Have you managed to boot that box off USB before?

[Trisquel-users] Re : What should I remove/install to make a media center from the base Trisquel 6.0 install?

[magicbanana]

I doubt the choice of the theme is fundamental to build a media center!  
Anyway, you can search "lubuntu" in the Synaptic package manager and find  
everything you want.

[Trisquel-users] Petition to Synaptics Corporation regarding flakey drivers

[mattij . lammi]

Hi everyone.

Just found this: http://keithcu.com/wordpress/?p=3316

It a petition to Synaptics about drivers for GNU/Linux.

[Trisquel-users] PC continues to boot from Hard Drive despite changed boot sequence

[sebastien . illiano]

Hallo, I am working on a Medion PC and trying to install Trisquel from a  
flash drive (Pen Drive/USB). I have accessed the bios using del and changed  
the boot sequence so as to place hard drive as 2nd and 3rd option, usb as  
first. But it still continues to boot from the hard drive so I cannot install  
Trisquel:-( There was also an option to enable boot from external devices and  
that also didn't change anything. Anyone with an idea? The bios is Phoenix  
Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 5.08

Re: [Trisquel-users] Getting someone to switch to Trisquel

[icarolongo]

Ekiga isn't good. I recommend Jitsi, Linphone or WebRTC.
All this is cross-platform. You can install in the most operating systems.

For GNU/Linux the best for small resources  or old computer is Empathy and  
Linphone. Jitsi is a memory and CPU hungry. Probably WebRTC in Abrowser too.

[Trisquel-users] Antwort: New Opensource/Free FPS standalone mod of Xonotic (ChaosEsque) released.

[holger . beetz]

Unfortunately this only true for vanilla Xonotic. If you like to play  
ChaosEsque this is very different from the hardware requirements. I even  
found my AMD Quadcore (4x3GHz) and a GeForce 450 slowing down a lot. And this  
was with the propritary driver

Re: [Trisquel-users] Getting someone to switch to Trisquel

[onpon4]

Gnash doesn't work well for anything, and in fact gets in the way of fallback  
HTML5 players (making some streaming sites look like they don't work when  
they do). I have no idea if Wine works with Skype, but it's probably not a  
high priority what with a GNU binary being available.


Sure, you could give your friend Trisquel with Skype added on, but what would  
be the point in that? They're going to get no support for that from this  
community, and they might decide that Trisquel (or worse, "Linux" or  
"GNU/Linux") is stupid. If they're unwilling to stop using proprietary  
software, you might as well give them an imperfect system whose community is  
going to help them. Take it one step at a time.


If they already know about free software and understand that proprietary  
software is bad, that's a different story, but most people who are used to  
Windows don't even know about this issue, much less understand it.

[Trisquel-users] Re : Getting someone to switch to Trisquel

[magicbanana]

Do not expect from this community any help to install proprietary software.  
There are alternatives to Skype. I simply use Pidgin for video-conferences.  
Apparently, Jitsi is the best option (I have never tried it). There is Ekiga  
too.


Gnash works on very few websites. People usually need Flash video players on  
popular sites such as YouTube, DailyMotion or Vimeo. In this specific area,  
several free software solutions exist. I mainly use ViewTube (a GreaseMonkey  
script) and try UnPlug if ViewTube fails. Take a look at this documentation  
for other solutions.

[Trisquel-users] Re : Getting someone to switch to Trisquel

[magicbanana]

For "something like Windows XP", I would stick to Trisquel's default  
interface (GNOME Fallback) rather than installing Xfce.

[Trisquel-users] Re : Minor video editing with command line

[magicbanana]

About video format conversion, OggConvert  is part of Trisquel's default  
install. This graphical utility is both limited and apparently is not  
developed anymore (the last version is 3.5 years old). I would suggest  
Transmageddon as a replacement. It is in Trisquel's repositories. Notice that  
it can be used to create simple audio files from videos or from other audio  
files.