Re: [Trisquel-users] unable to login following software update - encrypted drive
I have this same problem on one specific computer lately ... an HP P2-1334 which is an AMD-based system with an AMD Fusion E1-1200 processor and Radeon HD 7310 onboard graphics. I boot it up, get the ecryption GUI password panel but cannot enter anything So I have to ctrl+alt+del to restart it, see the Grub menu appear and vanish and get to an ecryption black screen prompt instead to enter the sd5 password. The only other PC I've had this issue on was also an AMD-based system. I no longer have it and forget the model but it had an Athlon XP processor and some form of Radeon onboard graphics. Same exact procedure. None of my other systems (all 7 of them being Intel-based) ever had this issue.
Re: [Trisquel-users] The Free Software Force is calling for support
Glad to see the support.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Weird text display distortions in ABrowser on Trisquel 8
I have same issue on old desktop PC, a Compaq SR5410F. Intel Core2Duo "Wolfdale" 3.06 E7600, Intel 82G33/G31 Express integrated graphics, 4GB DDR-2.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Sudo update to address flaw, will it be available soon on Trisquel 8?
I see, thank you for letting me know. I didn't realize this was the case. My other distributions updated to patch, but if it's not necessary on Trisquel then I am relieved. Much obliged, aloniv.
Re: [Trisquel-users] The Free Software Force is calling for support
Some posts I've been pointed to via the ##rms group on Freenode, supporting RMS. guix.gnu.org/blog/2019/joint-statement-on-the-gnu-project/ https://gnu.support/richard-stallman/Ludovic-Court%C3%A8s-Guix-is-accusing-Stallman-of-Thoughtcrime-on-his-own-domain-GNU-org.html https://backtotheaugust.org
[Trisquel-users] Sudo update to address flaw, will it be available soon on Trisquel 8?
https://thehackernews.com/2019/10/linux-sudo-run-as-root-flaw.html Was made aware of this on IRC and just pasted the first URL describing it that I could find, above. "The vulnerability affects all Sudo versions prior to the latest released version 1.8.28, which has been released today, a few hours ago and would soon be rolled out as an update by various Linux distributions to their users." I believe the version we currently have is 1.18.16 ? Thanks
Re: [Trisquel-users] New member
Greetings and welcome, hope you are enjoying the experience.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Can't access external usb drive
Very glad I could help, I'm not that technically inclined, but have had this situation arise a lot of times myself. Happy hacking :)
Re: [Trisquel-users] Can't access external usb drive
I'm just curious, did you run sudo chown -R user /media/user/usbdrivename to change ownership of the usb drive?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Happy GNU Year!
Happy GNU Year! May 2017 be a ground breaking year for free software promotion and use.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Just a friendly reminder that Trisquel 7.0 is not outdated
Personally, I'm very grateful for having Trisquel 7 GNU/Linux available to use (I use it on multiple machines) and for the Trisquel community, as well as the FSF and all their efforts. I'm just a home PC multimedia hobbyist, and have to be a little selective when using the Webs (HTML5/WebM), but the operating system and related programs allow me to do all I want to. Having to fix my sister's Windows PC or an Android phone now and then, I am reminded of how intrusive and pushy the experience on some other systems can be. In my humble opinion, Trisquel 7 on a well configured machine with updated TLS and good browser add-ons (HTTPS Everywhere, Privacy Badger, Self Destructing Cookies, uBlock Origin) works very well for general PC use. Unfortunately I don't have any programming skills, but I hope that there are some users out there that do and decide to make Trisquel GNU/Linux their passion. I'd also like to see a GoFundMe or similar crowd funding page be put up to pay said skilled programmers to assist in development.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel netbook (mini) version
I wonder if this might help you? Read carefully though before implementing. https://askubuntu.com/questions/185755/synaptic-package-manager-doesnt-launch-from-the-application-menu
Re: [Trisquel-users] Not booting properly (messages not displaying correctly)
Oh I see, you have a modern laptop, not old desktops like I have. Have you considered just reformatting and doing a fresh install again? That also has "fixed" weird issues for me when an install stopped working properly. I wonder if using the mini desktop environment would be better for you, if for some reason the graphic subsystem doesn't like the GNOME 3 derivative the "standard" version uses?
Re: [Trisquel-users] How about we send a mail to the fsf, Trisquel could use some help.
Donated again, I wonder if someone should start some kind of crowd funding page?
Re: [Trisquel-users] How about we send a mail to the fsf, Trisquel could use some help.
Donated again, I wonder if someone should start some kind of crowd funding page?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Not booting properly (messages not displaying correctly)
My apologies in advance, I'm just a hobbyist and not a professional. I tinker with systems. I wonder if any of these things might help you: In the past, when I've gotten similar strange issues I opened up the computer, removed the RAM / data cables / power connectors, used a leaf blower to blow out all the dust, replaced the processor-heat sink thermal paste. If there aren't any leaking capacitors http://www.capacitorlab.com/visible-failures/ I then re-inserted the RAM, reconnected the cables / connectors, changed the CMOS battery if old (just for its own sake), and rebooted to see if there were still any disk controller or graphic subsystem issues. If so, I deal with them accordingly. How old is your system? Is it possible your HDD has issues / requires replacement? On one system (that I call Frankenstein) that my brother-in-law gave me, the hard / floppy / dual optical drives were all bad. I wasn't sure about the controller, and I didn't feel like looking for compatible replacements...so after doing all the above, I just put the OS on 1 USB flash drive and loaded 7 other flash drives with media. I use it as a stand-alone media player, given that I have 5 other machines that are networked. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!
Re: [Trisquel-users] An alternative to gmail
I have been using Riseup for about a year now. So far I'm very pleased, rock-solid service. Be aware, they are a donation-based service and there's been a few times they had no choice but to ask everyone to donate something to help out (which I felt was quite reasonable). Someone has to pay somehow for bandwidth, servers and such. ProtonMail is a free alternative (as far as I remember). Another alternative might be Startpage's StartMail https://www.startmail.com/, though it appears that it is fee-based. An additional fee-based service is VFEmail. Between the suggestions already made and these, I'm sure you can choose something that will suit you, best of luck :)
Re: [Trisquel-users] Your battery status is being used to track you online
Thank you for all the information, made adjustments to about:config and installed Privacy Settings / Policy Control add-ons, much appreciated!
Re: [Trisquel-users] New security addons
Thank you for mentioning Privacy Badger! Added it to my web browsers. May I also suggest Disconnect? https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/disconnect/?src=external-product-icon Released under GNU GPL 3.0 even though it's listed as "open source".
[Trisquel-users] Just wanted to take a moment...
...to express my appreciation for Trisquel GNU/Linux. It's worked flawlessly on my various machines for general purpose computing, and I've really enjoyed the freedom. I realize the workload this represents for one person, thank you for taking the time in your busy life. Seeing the "control issues" others face with their Windows OS or their Google-infested phones, it's nice to have software that doesn't try to run your life for you, insisting on your personal/financial info (ex. Play Store) to even use it, requiring you to trust them with that info (and whatever security procedures they take/omit). Personally, I think focusing on the browser and networking security updates whenever possible has been very helpful.
Re: [Trisquel-users] New in Trisquel
Welcome! Your English is very good. I hope you enjoy using Trisquel, it is all I use now on my 4 networked PCs.
