Re: [Trisquel-users] VLC extremely slow to either stop or launch another video
Thanks, I'll definitely try that. I actually decided to try a netinstall after all. That will surely provide its share of frustration ;) But I'd rather travel lightly (plus I'll probably learn better that way).
Re: [Trisquel-users] VLC extremely slow to either stop or launch another video
Mine is also 2.1.6 Rincewind (heh, Discworld). I didn't do everything properly: I had some vlc data in synaptic even though I removed it from gnome-app-install. So I apt-get purge vlc, then removed completely (I guess it's the equivalent of purge) anything related to vlc in synaptic. Then I reinstalled vlc through synaptic. Well I tried, but it says it's a broken package that needs to be fixed first. So now I'm looking for how to do that.
[Trisquel-users] Re : VLC extremely slow to either stop or launch another video
Nah, I got an X200 so I should be fine, but thanks, maybe this might suit me better. I'm just trying to have a super simplified install. Phase 1 of the plan worked just right. Now I need to install the basics, but since I know not much, I have some reading to do. Seems that I need xorg before installing i3wm and gdm. When I'm ready, smplayer with mplayer2 looks like a great contender to VLC!
Re: [Trisquel-users] The FSF's statement on Windows 10
I see that there's a lot of talk around ethics/morality around free software and free culture (if this is how it's called), and there are probably a ton of different opinions representing the whole spectrum. To me it's only a tool, not associated with specific political movements. a tool that is truly made for the user's benefit, not a scam. At least regarding software/hardware, (one of) the lowest common denominator we all agree on is the lack of transparency, associated with a list of privacy abuse by many tech companies. Back to the subject: https://www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/comments/3fd9u0/windows_10_microsoft_faces_criticism_over_privacy/ https://www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/comments/3877sf/windows_10_apps_and_features_killed_off_as/ https://www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/comments/3f5rih/wifi_sense_vulnerability_in_windows_10_the_most/
[Trisquel-users] Re : The FSF's statement on Windows 10
Maybe I could have expressed myself more clearly, because we're on the same page.
[Trisquel-users] Trisquel netinstall: no connection (even ethernet)
Hi, I've posted this in the french forum a while ago, but switched on the way to a gnome install. But now I really want to make the netinstall work. Even through an ethernet cable, it doesn't work. The netinstall went smoothly, through WiFi. Here's the error message: Err http://archive.trisquel.info belenos InRelease Err http://archive.trisquel.info belenos-updates InRelease Err http://archive.trisquel.info belenos-security InRelease Err http://archive.trisquel.info belenos Release.gpg Ne parvient pas à résoudre archive.trisquel.info Err http://archive.trisquel.info belenos-updates Release.gpg Ne parvient pas à résoudre archive.trisquel.info Err http://archive.trisquel.info belenos-security Release.gpg Ne parvient pas à résoudre archive.trisquel.info Lecture des listes de paquets... Fait W: Impossible de récupérer http://archive.trisquel.info/trisquel/dists/belenos/InRelease W: Impossible de récupérer http://archive.trisquel.info/trisquel/dists/belenos-updates/InRelease W: Impossible de récupérer http://archive.trisquel.info/trisquel/dists/belenos-security/InRelease W: Impossible de récupérer http://archive.trisquel.info/trisquel/dists/belenos/Release.gpg ne parvient pas à résoudre archive.trisquel.info W: Impossible de récupérer http://archive.trisquel.info/trisquel/dists/belenos-updates/Release.gpg ne parvient pas à résoudre archive.trisquel.info W: Impossible de récupérer http://archive.trisquel.info/trisquel/dists/belenos-security/Release.gpg ne parvient pas à résoudre archive.trisquel.info W: Le téléchargement de quelques fichiers d'index a échoué, ils ont été ignorés, ou les anciens ont été utilisés à la place. I tried pinging gnu.org, other websites, to no avail. ping: unknownhost gnu.org Since I have no connection, the only thing I can do is install some kind of missing driver (maybe from the live CD, since that worked). The problem is: what to install, and then how? Any help would be gladly appreciated!
[Trisquel-users] VLC extremely slow to either stop or launch another video
Self explanatory title for the most part. When a video is launched and I want to stop it, it takes 20 seconds or so for the orange icon to appear (so, to completely stop). When I try to launch another video, it's very slow as well. Sometimes it just doesn't work. I removed it and reinstalled it, but it's the same issue. The settings don't give me much to try. I tried to open it from the terminal to get some wrritten feedback, but when opened, double clicking a video doesn't even work. Anyone had a similar problem?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Data protection vs useability
Thanks again SuperTramp83! I assume qmake/configure was already pre-made for this software. Anyway, it works. I'll learn all that in details on my way ;)
Re: [Trisquel-users] Data protection vs useability
I can't find any signature to verify the sourceforge download, nor any info on searx. Is that normal?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Data protection vs useability
Ok, so that uncompiled package will be verified as I compile it, got it. Thanks.
Re: [Trisquel-users] A mail provider based in Bulgaria, using 100% open source software, Tor-friendly and no javascript friendly.
Of course, many of my contacts use or might use it (or yahoo, or hotmail, or whatever). It's unfortunate, and I can try to talk them out of it at least for personal life, but that's the way it is for now. I can be as free as I want, if I can't my message across, it's pointless, you know what I mean?
Re: [Trisquel-users] A mail provider based in Bulgaria, using 100% open source software, Tor-friendly and no javascript friendly.
I just tried sending myself a test mail from ruggedinbox to gmail. It's received as a spam. I wouldn't call that useable. Is there a way to prevent that?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Data protection vs useability
I got the file, I extracted it, I'm in the right folder in the CLI, but neither qmake nor./configure are working for me. The Readme.txt doesn't help. My rights seem ok: ~/Téléchargements/smtube-15.5.17$ ls -la total 88 drwxrwxr-x 6 merwancz merwancz 4096 mai 18 00:51 . drwxr-xr-x 4 merwancz merwancz 12288 août 1 21:01 .. -rw-rw-r-- 1 merwancz merwancz 0 mai8 00:45 Changelog -rw-rw-r-- 1 merwancz merwancz 206 mai8 00:45 clean_windows.cmd -rw-rw-r-- 1 merwancz merwancz 3218 mai8 00:45 compile_windows.cmd -rw-rw-r-- 1 merwancz merwancz91 mai8 00:45 compile_windows_portable.cmd -rw-rw-r-- 1 merwancz merwancz 18328 mai8 00:45 Copying.txt -rwxrwxr-x 1 merwancz merwancz 346 mai 18 00:49 create_deb.sh drwxrwxr-x 2 merwancz merwancz 4096 mai 18 00:51 debian-rvm -rw-rw-r-- 1 merwancz merwancz 1678 mai8 00:45 getrev.cmd -rwxrwxr-x 1 merwancz merwancz 887 mai8 00:45 get_svn_revision.sh drwxrwxr-x 2 merwancz merwancz 4096 mai 18 00:51 icons -rw-rw-r-- 1 merwancz merwancz 2640 mai8 00:45 Makefile -rw-rw-r-- 1 merwancz merwancz 1631 mai9 04:04 Readme.txt drwxrwxr-x 4 merwancz merwancz 4096 mai 18 00:51 setup -rw-rw-r-- 1 merwancz merwancz 289 mai8 00:45 smtube.desktop drwxrwxr-x 4 merwancz merwancz 4096 mai 18 00:51 src I'm out of options. Help please!
Re: [Trisquel-users] A mail provider based in Bulgaria, using 100% open source software, Tor-friendly and no javascript friendly.
Good idea, it's doable, although it's a bit unpractical. Though the idea of emails being truly personal is a great argument, and could be very convincing. I'll probably do that while keeping gmail for business (no way I'd do that with work partners, I'd starve). I'm also tempted by the idea of the home phone only (ditching the smartphone). after all, I can check messages and call back. But for now I'll accept giving my geolocation for a very useful (potentially lifesaving tool) while looking for a better way. But it's definitely tempting.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Data protection vs useability
I made my decision to leave facebook public, while suggesting Diaspora as an easy replacement. So far, one person switched, and I'm talking about a libre computing enthusiast... Either way, in a few weeks, I'll delete my account. I'll try to convince my other contacts without being heavy about it, and without sounding like a conspirationist freak. I'll have to make sure my communication comes across properly. And convincingly.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Data protection vs useability
Nice, thanks again :)
Re: [Trisquel-users] Data protection vs useability
That's the commands I tried. And I do have the Git folder cloned, but no youtube-dl-gui. But it's fine though, youtube-dl just works.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Advertising Trisquel FLOSS
To my knowledge, there's no AMT/ME in the X60. http://www.coreboot.org/Intel_Management_Engine
Re: [Trisquel-users] Data protection vs useability
I really need some sleep... Sorry for that.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Data protection vs useability
Ah I see, it's a VPN alternative in that case. Interesting.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Complete solution for online privacy
Interesting, though it doesn't suit me for several reasons : - When overseas, it implies the server is always on. I'd rather have a smaller server I can move around (think yunohost on a Beaglebone Black, which I have yet to try). I'd rather cut everything when I'm away (it might not burn or anything, but why take the risk? Also, If I have a power outage, I'll probably will have to turn it back up, even though it's can probably be automated. Also this way, my data is physically close to me). - I was told that having my own instance of OpenVPN means I'm the only user, thus my privacy isn't too good, even if it's encrypted. I didn't dig too much on this one, I might be wrong. But it seems to make sense since what goes out of the VPN is only me, not me and other users. - it looks hard to set up. Yunohost seems easier.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Data protection vs useability
Thanks, I'll check it out once I update avconv (youtube-dl doesn't work without this updated). For now I went with the how (simple and easy), the why is harder. Besides gathering facts and making all that compact enough to have enough punch (without being sensationalist), I don't see other options. No idea what the what can be, I'll check the video at some point anyway.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Data protection vs useability
Ah I see, thanks. So the whole point is to be able to download the torrent file anonymously? But then I'd have to download out of the Tor network anyway (since there's no way to use P2P through Tor anonymously), so what's the point?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Data protection vs useability
What's that onion link? it doesn't seem to work for me. I've read about some pirate browser, which seems overkill with a VPN. As for the big list of adresses/servers, how do I know that I'm on a trustworthy one? I mean there's are the only official versions? While we're on the subject, what's that GNUnet thing? I see it's some kind of file-sharing model, which has it's own GUI peer. Anyone uses that?
Re: [Trisquel-users] A mail provider based in Bulgaria, using 100% open source software, Tor-friendly and no javascript friendly.
Plus most corporate users you'll communicate with will be using gmail, yahoo mail etc. Might as well use one of those too (not anonymous nor privacy-friendly, but secure enough, even with js enabled). The true advantage of ruggedinbox (not being forced to use javascript and maybe Tor) is indeed rendered impractical in that case anyway.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Data protection vs useability
youtube-dl doesn't work for me yet, I probably did something wrong. I'll try again, but first I'll delete my ppas and start to learn how to compile if I can't get it from the repo. My quick experience with smtube seems great for youtube (at least I don't have to allow any js). But not so much for other websites. Well if youtube-dl works (I mean with any website or so), that should do it.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Conky weather, RSS etc.
I tried yours, and it's a bit better. Now I have ° everywhere instead of nothing. Some icons are somehow displayed, but they're not where they should be (not displayed in the screenshot because I roughly Gimped it). Maybe it's because of my custom conky positioning.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Data protection vs useability
That's a very, very good point, thanks. I was so focused on libre browsing that I missed this simple fact somehow. I'm starting to get used to Noscript and RequestPolicy. I'll try to find a way to let the latter allow images and css by default though (or a good alternative). Thanks for the whitelist cleaning tip.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Conky weather, RSS etc.
Yes, but since it's yahoo, and since I won't be using the weather of a place I don't visit frequently (that's data in their server), it's safe to assume that it will use that data anyway. At least openweathermap seems to operate with the user in mind (even though they use facebook sharebuttons and google fonts). Of course it's not THAT important, but it's interesting to know how things work. Plus that way I won't feed a-holes. About the anonymity, the only challenge would be maybe to make the openweathermap believe that it's not my computer that's making the request. Maybe through Tor, I don't really know. Not vitally important, but interesting nonetheless.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Data protection vs useability
For example: www.watchcartoononline.com/ (not working with https). It doesn't seem to work with smtube. And it seems I didn't install youtube-dl properly, so I can't try yet.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Data protection vs useability
Like, preventing the access to the data (video in that case). I mean when js is on, I must click on the ad to access to the video reader (to be able to press play). Since the URL is locked until some js is enabled (and some ad is clicked), there must be some if condition to complete in order to display the video player/URL. I wonder if it's possible to bypass that.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Data protection vs useability
I never thought about locking the database access if some script(s) isn't enabled. Most likely ads. I guess I'll try to find an alternative.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Conky weather, RSS etc.
Isn't there a way to prevent that? Like checking the weather from Tor browser? Or even torrefying that ping process, or spoofing it? But yeah, I can probably live without it, though that would suck.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Data protection vs useability
Thanks a lot SuperTramp83! So the build-dep is supposed to get the dependencies, ok. Then I'm supposed to get the package to compile from sourceforge. And extract it. But I found other commands in other tutorials, like ./configure and not qmake. About the install system wide: that means for all users?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Conky weather, RSS etc.
Thanks, I found also another one that I like as well (the icons): http://hernanarce.deviantart.com/art/Conky-Gnow-multilang-505074617 Also it's working with openweathermap. For the icons, I changed the conky so that it points toward my personal folder instead of conky-manager (which I don't need to install). But I have a problem with the xml. XML Parsing Error: not well-formed I have curl installed, I have the API key and city code.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Data protection vs useability
Ok, so by default there's no js. And since it doesn't work with any online video, youtube-dl, as a program, is supposed to work without js as well, right? I doubt a bit about that since when I put a URL in, it displays images where it doesn't if I disable js. I got it from the ppa and it works for now, should I compile anyway?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Data protection vs useability
Thanks, I'll try it. Is it better than my current setup? I have noscript and requestpolicy running, and I sometimes allow some javascript through in order to either watch online or download, if I can't watch. SMTube can work with zero javascript?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Data protection vs useability
Sorry for the typo, I actually CAN download most youtube videos without js for now, even with RequestPolicy and NoScript fully on (which breaks the css when I prevent ytimg.com on RequestPolicy). for other websites, I need to let some js through for now. And I can't access the link you gave me on either browser because noscript doesn't allow it. I need to let the ip adress through. Thanks for the links, I'm on it.
[Trisquel-users] Conky weather, RSS etc.
I'd like to have the weather and rss feeds in my Conky, but I was kinda worried about tracking. I've read that RSS reader can be disabled from the web when checked to avoid having the servers sending me images. And that it could be torrefied (more interesting bit in my case). Is it possible to not recieve the weather at my location, but for other places, but torrefied at the same time to not give my location away too easily? I understand that I'm splitting hair, but that would be a cool thing to do anyway. After all, I can browse for the weather at any location through tor browser. I just want that in my conky. Same for RSS if doable. Thanks!
[Trisquel-users] Data protection vs useability
I'm trying to have a better view of the whole libre computing goals. In a nutshell, I understand the value of protecting our data. but I'm not completely satisfied with web browsing usability. The game is about harvesting our data (the new territories to conquer are our health and financial data). The tools of the trade are flash (dying, but still there) javascript, and centralized servers which contain the data we give to the service (think GAFA). I've heard recently a few objections that should be in the FAQ: - But I have nothing to hide (in a you're paranoid voice tone) It's not the point, the point is the potential misuse of the data, like history showed us (the Stasi, for instance). - It's not concerning us directly. There's no one killed because of leaked data in Europe for example. That's a retarded/selfish comment, but oh so human... The best thing would be convincing examples in free countries. - There's nothing we can do. Plus they'll always find a way to get our data anyway. They have supercomputers and stuff like that. There are solutions. Trisquel or Debian, Tor, a VPN, no javascript. Using decentralised alternatives like Diaspora, or having a personal server. Anything is better than nothing. It doesn't have to be an all or nothing. Putting JS back on for a few selected services (yeah, even facebook, though click-jacking is possible) is not the end of the world. Compromise is ok if the harm is already done (facebook knows me too well already). Doesn't mean I don't plan to switch to an alternative, but it's meaningless if my contacts don't as well. I can understand the feeling of helplessness because of the technology's complexity though. - But it's too hard to implement. Plus without javascript (and don't tell me about LibreJS), the internet is broken. I have a hard time to argue with this one. I don't see myself telling my father (who barely knows how a mouse works) to install his own server, or even to use Trisquel on his own (Windows is already hard for him, and it's more automated than a libre distro). I don't see myself telling non-initiated people like him to give up on using the websites they're used to, or to navigate on broken (javascript-less) pages. Trisquel/Debian are still a good alternative, But when I open a thread called your privacy strategy (or something like that), that's what I actually meant. I think flexibility is vital, but to spread the word of libre software, it must be more accessible IMO. I'm a decently experienced user, and since I've chosen to disable JS completely, I can't even watch gifs, flash videos, and navigating through html pages (css is not there sometimes) is not a pleasant experience. It's kind of like browsing the internet without the internet, and when it's not working, I spend hours to find a way to make it work, without success sometimes. Most people would have given up waay before that, even if the price is bondage. I'm not writing this to complain, nor am I leaving Trisquel. I'm just arguing that the goal should be improved useability. BTW, I can't install Vimperator on newer Abrowser or Icecat versions. Just a tiny example. Maybe it's the same with Firefox or chrome, I don't know.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Data protection vs useability
I figured out that I can download some gif that don't work right off the bat. It's annoying, but acceptable (maybe I could automate through scripting that it opens in a new tab after the download or something). But I can still find some that demand some javascript. No way around it for now. Flash videos, well I only have Greasemonkey with the Viewtube script, which was perfect on youtube so far, until I figured out that Noscript had youtube.com and googlevideos.com enabled. I still ca download the videos though. I'm willing to try the other plugins, but aren't they offering the exact same functionality? (Actually I tried several of them, none worked for me on youtube until greasemonkey.) Regarding the css not always working (using both Abrowser and IceCat), it might be because of the request policy plugin. Maybe for some reason the css is requested from somewhere else, like an external image. It's not simple to know what to enable, and why. cooloutac, watching videos on Tor is not recommended because it is slow, and also slows down the traffic for everyone else. (You're of course free to keep doing it anyway, but at least you're aware of it.) Regarding Trisquel's usability itself, I have nothing much to say (maybe a compact intro to GNU/Linux, the command line, the file system, scripting, some basic stuff like that would be interesting). It's the web browsing experience (without javascript and with other anti-tracking plugins) that still feels incomplete, provided it's a good practice to disable it as much as possible. Noscript and Request Policy are hard to use because I'm not sure about what I'm enabling, even after looking for it. I'll stay libre, because I can't go back, and also because GNU/Linux is really impressive and interesting. But secure and confidential web browsing is not fully working for me yet, and demands too much tweaks for the average user who wouldn't even try past the first few problems. Hell, even I, after many trial error, can't fully make it work. Libre, confidential browsing without limitation (and without too much headache to setup). That would be even more awesome.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Conky weather, RSS etc.
Oh that's cool, thank you. Not sure if I want my RSS feeds in Conky yet (there's the Tor browser, which is probably the simplest and safest way), but the weather, definitely. Thanks again. That should definitely be in the FAQ IMO.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Decentralised server: BeagleBoneBlack as a mail server/other services? Your experience?
Really? Hey, then problem solved. I didn't know about u-boot. Tanks for the link legimet, looks like some more interesting reading.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Decentralised server: BeagleBoneBlack as a mail server/other services? Your experience?
Well, that's really impressive. If this much can be run at a decent speed, then my life is complete, at last. Seriously, this is great!
Re: [Trisquel-users] Decentralised server: BeagleBoneBlack as a mail server/other services? Your experience?
That's too bad, but at least the data can remain more reliably on a hdd (thanks again for the link BCG). Yeah I know about yacy. I was thinking about searx instead. Butt it seems that should work since it's an option on yunohost (thanks Magic Banana). On the way, I learned about freedom box and the dream plug. BBB is better, and is ARM as well (less power consumption). Seems yunohost was first. Unless there's a serious downside to yunohost, it seems awesome with a future Libreboot on the BBB. Even libreboot seems like being overkill since there's no AMT/ME on the BBB.
[Trisquel-users] Decentralised server: BeagleBoneBlack as a mail server/other services? Your experience?
Hi, after skimming through the highlights of a talk by Eben Moglen (shared by jxself I think), I felt in love with the idea of small servers (the size of a phone charger or so) that's secure and easy to setup/use. I've seen people around the web experimenting with BeagleBoneBlack (which is open source) as a server. Why this idea isn't more developed/discussed? Sure, the ideal would be Libreboot instead of BIOS, but is it a realistic idea to plan on building such a transportable server? I mean with a USB hub, it's easy to bring a hard drive with it. Sure, 512 of ram sucks, but for email, it might be more than enough (maybe not for other decentralised services). So, what do you think? What's your experience with that? Even if it's not possible yet, I think this is very cool and promising! Not much time right now (and a bit tired already), but here's something related: http://freedombone.uk.to/
Re: [Trisquel-users] Decentralised server: BeagleBoneBlack as a mail server/other services? Your experience?
Possible additional services worth installing besides a mail server (while waiting for dark mail): - VPN - Diaspora or GNU Social or whatever - Search engine: Yacy seems cool but there's no way it would work on 512 RAM. Searx on the other hand might (not sure how that meta search engine works precisely, but there's something to install on a server ideally). - Anything else worth trying?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Decentralised server: BeagleBoneBlack as a mail server/other services? Your experience?
Ok now I want to try that even more ! Great suggestions, thanks !
Re: [Trisquel-users] Decentralised server: BeagleBoneBlack as a mail server/other services? Your experience?
That's great ! Thanks for the info !
Re: [Trisquel-users] Decentralised server: BeagleBoneBlack as a mail server/other services? Your experience?
At this point, the BBB would probably fry. Thanks for the list of ideas. There are so many cool stuff to host, I suppose we need to wait for a more powerful machine, and still small enough to be easily moved. And Libreboot friendly. After all, it might be possible to have a very small machine for basic services dedicated to mobility, while keeping a more capable (and featured) machine at home, which would be powered off when leaving home for more than a day. It's not as practical (nor is it as cheap), but it's possible. The main thing would be easy installation and configuration of such services for a wider adoption, because I think that's what makes it such a great idea. Some sort of every day tool, like what a smartphone is these days.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Decentralised server: BeagleBoneBlack as a mail server/other services? Your experience?
Thanks for the wifi tip, probably useful on the go (provided I secure it properly). Otherwise, if it's mostly at home, I can plug it through ethernet to my router I guess. I'd definitely try to stay away from flash memory. I suppose I can install the OS and the data on an external HDD. The CPU is indeed the weak spot. Ideally though, the bare minimum would be a mail server, some sort of search engine (maybe searx, but I need to make calculations regarding potential CPU ressources used on average), and OpenVPN or something similar. The other services would be great too, but definitely not as essential. Would you say that these 3 services would be too much for the CPU to handle decently?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lavabit founder has stopped using email
J'en veux un !!! http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/shut-up-and-take-my-money
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lavabit founder has stopped using email
Which could mean that it gives the possible location at a given time. Or whom one's discussing with. (I'm not implying that it's meaningless at all, btw.)
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lavabit founder has stopped using email
A personal mail server seems tempting indeed. One of the downsides (letting it on at all times) is actually a moot point since it can run most of the year (with some hardware preventing temporary power outage). A webmail can be a replacement when in vacation for example. Also for professional mail exchanges. On the other hand, while setting it up with the proper security seems to be hard work, maintenance can be a pain in the ass. Last, communicating with other webails (gmails etc) make them have a copy of your mails anyway. Encryption you might say? Many won't bother with it since it's a bit technical to setup. But this could be done with most people. Maybe I'm missing other issues, but overall, if maintenance isn't that horrible, it could be really cool.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lavabit founder has stopped using email
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catapult
Re: [Trisquel-users] Lavabit founder has stopped using email
Well, on a second thought (not even sure there was a first one), I agree that catapulting mailmen or other non-flying messengers (like dolphins) has very few advantages. Specially regarding privacy. Oh well :)
Re: [Trisquel-users] Verifying Trisquel download : md5 and sha256 OK, but GPG failed because key not found
Seems lies the problem lies in the connection to the server. Is Ruben's public key only available on this server? It doesn't look like it's down, I can't see why I can't find the host, and thus couldn't connect. Please, help much welcomed!
[Trisquel-users] Verifying Trisquel download : md5 and sha256 OK, but GPG failed because key not found
Hi, So it's just as the title says. I know that I failed getting the public key, but I can't see why. Also I noticed that when I run gpg --list-packets, I get a slightly different output than on the wiki. It's after the word created, it's not exactly the same numbers, and also the date the sig was created is more recent, so this may be the explanation. Here's the log: user@user-ThinkPad-X200:~/Downloads$ md5sum trisquel-netinst_7.0_amd64.iso b03d6ba5cea83de3c24c9e80e9a95362 trisquel-netinst_7.0_amd64.iso user@user-ThinkPad-X200:~/Downloads$ sha256sum trisquel-netinst_7.0_amd64.iso de98ad3ec716a27d8cb9814258f2f6dada59f03ad4c4483c767aaaf8c6b33f6b trisquel-netinst_7.0_amd64.iso user@user-ThinkPad-X200:~/Downloads$ gpg--list-packets trisquel-netinst_7.0_amd64.iso.asc bash: gpg--list-packets: command not found user@user-ThinkPad-X200:~/Downloads$ gpg --list-packets trisquel-netinst_7.0_amd64.iso.asc gpg: failed to create temporary file `/home/user/.gnupg/.#lk0x1f2a050.user-ThinkPad-X200.2880': Permission denied gpg: keyblock resource `/home/user/.gnupg/secring.gpg': general error gpg: failed to create temporary file `/home/user/.gnupg/.#lk0x1f2b4a0.user-ThinkPad-X200.2880': Permission denied gpg: keyblock resource `/home/user/.gnupg/pubring.gpg': general error :signature packet: algo 17, keyid B4EFB9F38D8AEBF1 version 4, created 1414163368, md5len 0, sigclass 0x00 digest algo 2, begin of digest fd dd hashed subpkt 2 len 4 (sig created 2014-10-24) subpkt 16 len 8 (issuer key ID B4EFB9F38D8AEBF1) data: [159 bits] data: [160 bits] user@user-ThinkPad-X200:~/Downloads$ gpg --keyserver keys.gnupg.net --recv-keys B4EFB9F38D8AEBF1 gpg: failed to create temporary file `/home/user/.gnupg/.#lk0x15aa1b0.user-ThinkPad-X200.3169': Permission denied gpg: keyblock resource `/home/user/.gnupg/secring.gpg': general error gpg: failed to create temporary file `/home/user/.gnupg/.#lk0x15ab5a0.user-ThinkPad-X200.3169': Permission denied gpg: keyblock resource `/home/user/.gnupg/pubring.gpg': general error gpg: requesting key 8D8AEBF1 from hkp server keys.gnupg.net ?: keys.gnupg.net: Host not found gpgkeys: HTTP fetch error 7: couldn't connect: Success gpg: no valid OpenPGP data found. gpg: Total number processed: 0 user@user-ThinkPad-X200:~/Downloads$ gpg --verify trisquel-netinst_7.0_amd64.iso.asc trisquel-netinst_7.0_amd64.iso gpg: failed to create temporary file `/home/user/.gnupg/.#lk0x1a25050.user-ThinkPad-X200.3173': Permission denied gpg: keyblock resource `/home/user/.gnupg/pubring.gpg': general error gpg: Signature made Fri 24 Oct 2014 17:09:28 CEST using DSA key ID 8D8AEBF1 gpg: Can't check signature: public key not found user@user-ThinkPad-X200:~/Downloads$
Re: [Trisquel-users] New to Trisquel :)
Hi, this might help with lightDM: http://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/change-the-default-lightdm-background-image-in-ubuntu/ about modifying a window theme, it can be more or less complicated depending on the theme. About changing the colors, or changing the icons, I think it's mostly about finding the concerned files/paths. There should be some sort of config file.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Verifying Trisquel download : md5 and sha256 OK, but GPG failed because key not found
UPDATE I tried to do the same with sudo, which got me a much better result (the no permission was the hint to try it). OTOH, I still have a problem with the second step: host not found (see below). Any idea why? Plus how come the verification is good even without completing the second step? Help me understand whatever I'm blindly doing ;) user@user-ThinkPad-X200:~$ sudo gpg --list-packets trisquel-netinst_7.0_amd64.iso.asc [sudo] password for user: :signature packet: algo 17, keyid B4EFB9F38D8AEBF1 version 4, created 1414163368, md5len 0, sigclass 0x00 digest algo 2, begin of digest fd dd hashed subpkt 2 len 4 (sig created 2014-10-24) subpkt 16 len 8 (issuer key ID B4EFB9F38D8AEBF1) data: [159 bits] data: [160 bits] user@user-ThinkPad-X200:~$ sudo gpg --keyserver keys.gnupg.net --recv-keys B4EFB9F38D8AEBF1 gpg: requesting key 8D8AEBF1 from hkp server keys.gnupg.net ?: keys.gnupg.net: Host not found gpgkeys: HTTP fetch error 7: couldn't connect: Success gpg: no valid OpenPGP data found. gpg: Total number processed: 0 user@user-ThinkPad-X200:~$ sudo gpg --verify trisquel-netinst_7.0_amd64.iso.asc trisquel-netinst_7.0_amd64.iso gpg: Signature made Fri 24 Oct 2014 17:09:28 CEST using DSA key ID 8D8AEBF1 gpg: Good signature from Trisquel GNU/Linux (Trisquel GNU/Linux signing key) gpg: WARNING: This key is not certified with a trusted signature! gpg: There is no indication that the signature belongs to the owner. Primary key fingerprint: E6C2 7099 CA21 965B 734A EA31 B4EF B9F3 8D8A EBF1 user@user-ThinkPad-X200:~$
[Trisquel-users] Re : vpnbook.com - A free VPN service
I think we can all agree by now that there's no perfect privacy online. The whole point is to get as much privacy as possible/manageable. Which is a legal right. From there, Tor is not perfect either. It's slow, and some (many?) exit nodes are wired. Plus, for the average user, online behavior gives away some decent data. To really use Tor properly, it's not convenient for daily use. It feels more adapted to special situations. As for a VPN, at least it can run most of the time without too much headache. It's indeed not perfect, but it's at least something. Online behavior remains important. VPNs cannot make online connections completely anonymous, but they can usually increase privacy and security (from Wikipedia). Mainly thanks to encrypted data. Some metadata can be figured out, but the data itself is still encrypted. So, free vs non free VPN ? Chances are that if it's free, you're the product. Which can be also true if you pay for it (but less likely, since there's an incentive not to do so). Is there a way to know if such a company leaks data or not? It seems very unreasonable to rely solely on online users reviews. It's like buying tap water marketed as a super remedy to all pains in the old west. How am I supposed to know that I'm actually logging into a real service? And to know if my data is safe or not? As for the legality of such tools, the legislation in europe and north america seems to not go in the right direction. Thankfully, freedom and privacy are taking more space in the public debate. I'm reading about no log VPNs right now, I don't know yet how legal it is, but it seems safer.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Your privacy strategy/todo list for a minimal install
Makes sense. I'm gonna lean towards a minimalistic use as well, and that's not even because of privacy issues. Mostly because it's only a tool, there's more to life overall.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Your privacy strategy/todo list for a minimal install
I'm replying to myself because someone downvoted my comment, yay ! WTF? It was only a rough conclusion of what was said before, no real new info besides comparing Tor and VPN side by side... If with great power comes great responsibility, with or without freedom, idiocy remains. Anyway, back to the program: I know that in the IT security field, the weakest link is always the user, it looks like it's the same for privacy/anonymity (not the same, but mostly similar). Is there some sort of online behavior guidelines besides The Tor specific behavior? Like how to use md5/GPG etc to verify whatever one downloads for example, using a router (though it's most likely automatically configured by the ISP box nowadays), I don't know, something like a driving code. As I'm writing I realize that this has more to do with security.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Your privacy strategy/todo list for a minimal install
I agree, it's just that in what I personally do online, there's a lot of waste of time that I could use off the computer. So if I understand, Tor provides full anonymity/invisibility, yet there's the trouble of malicious exit nodes, and it being slower. This doesn't sound reliable. A VPN has to be trusted, but it's faster. Another VPN downside is that it will reveal that I'm online, and that I use a VPN. But is that even a downside for the average user? Nope. Now if it's actually possible to use VPN through Tor on GNU/Linux, that would be the best, but slow. So in the end, Who cares if it's known that I'm online or not? That I use a VPN could be problematic in some countries though, since it could be illegal. A VPN sounds good. Tor by itself isn't too reliable, and that's only to gain full ninja stealth anonymity (not even revealing whether I'm online or not). More suitable for secret agent level journalism, away from home on disposable hardware, while leaving the phone at home. I'm open to another argumentation, but this makes sense to me. Tor poperly used is only for specific situations, or else the average user is using it the wrong way. Oh, and to connect to websites that know my name (like my bank), I would disconnect both the VPN and Tor.
[Trisquel-users] Re : Your privacy strategy/todo list for a minimal install
Believe it or not, a few years ago, I said to a friend that I wanted to stay away from screens as much as possible. Now I'm studying/working with those damn screens... But I definitely want to keep web browsing to the minimum. The essential, even. Mainly to get info/knowledge.
[Trisquel-users] Re : Your privacy strategy/todo list for a minimal install
I just watched the talk (very interesting), and fired up panopticlicks from IceCat: There is some data indeed, but I wonder how that can be useful (besides that it defines my machine by this pattern). Though I understand that the point is to leave some trace in order to not stand out. The data is very limited. If there was a way to spoof this kind of data by throwing random info instead... I wonder how doable it can be though.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Your privacy strategy/todo list for a minimal install
/Calinou/ Ah, true. I suppose that playing only through text input (coordinates) and Ajax could be a possibility, but not as user friendly. Though it could help memorize the coordinates. I'd love such a web app. Also I love the Lichess no registration/ads/plugins required policy. It could help me improve my (basic) coding skills also. If you think it's worth trying, I'll gladly oblige. I always wanted to code a game.
[Trisquel-users] Your privacy strategy/todo list for a minimal install
So what's you're overall privacy strategy, everyone ? I'm still not writing from my free machine since I want to configure it properly. Everyday I read about some new thing to configure (like the default Trisquel DNS server being google's). So I'm trying to prepare a simple but complete todo list. I've read about the proper use of Tor, and Snowden's software list. I don't really know why Tails is worth it (besides being fully torrefied), but if it's good enough for him, it's good enough for me. Properly seems to mean without accessing websites that I access without Tails/Tor, for example (in a nutshell, completely separating private from public web access). But first, it means that I can forget about using Tor on Icecat, right? Or is it only about the proper way to use it? I mean, I'd use Tails on a usb key for maybe sensitive medical info, but accessing my bank account through it doesn't seem smart since my bank will know it's me anyway. I remember that Tor (through Icecat) can prevent displaying images and videos. So for entertainment, or checking the news or normal browsing in general, does that mean I have to settle with a lower level of privacy? I mean, the ideal would be to even ditch Trisquel and strictly use Tails. But I wonder if using Tails on a non-free machine (with a non-free BIOS) would prevent keylogging for example. Oh, and the VPN. Should that be used at all times? I'm leaning towards openVPN, but I'm still gathering info. It seems that a smart and practical strategy would be to leave to specific sensitive activities to Tor via Tails. And the rest to Icecat, with or without Tor, and this point it doesn't seem to make much of a difference. VPN enabled at all times or not, that's another point I need to clarify. Free or paid VPN is another one (in terms of privacy). Less important issues: Since there's no point in using Abrowser for me (it's better for accessibility I think, but I don't need it), I can uninstall it. After all, it's less privacy-friendly than Icecat. It's strong point is for accessibility. What about the weather in Conky without being located? --- The hard work is to determine what's truly important. Using the computer offline isn't an issue, specially with disk encryption. Online, I gather info and learn (potentially accessing javacript only websites, maybe like khanacademy), I get entertainment (pictures, videos), I communicate (maybe my own mail server, but does it have to stay online at all times? Also suggesting end-to-end encryption to all my contacts is too extreme. Also, a 2-factor authentication for my mailbox), I occasionally play (online chess without js would be nice). I'll use social networks from another machine, and like once a year. That's pretty much it.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Your privacy strategy/todo list for a minimal install
/lembas/ I get the joke (love it also), yet indeed things change and in some cases some rules do not apply, though maybe there are some rough principles/outlines regarding setting up a libre system. For example, choosing compatible hardware choosing a libre OS checking the license of what one's about to install etc. Yes, I've recently read about Tor staying private only if nothing out of the Tor system is used (any external plugin). Same for AMT/ME, I'm now a happy owner of a Librebooted X200. Online behavior is something new to me (at least to such extent), I'm going to find out more about that. Using Wireshark this way is a great idea (and instructive). If it's somewhat practical, I'll try that, thanks.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Your privacy strategy/todo list for a minimal install
Ah, true. I suppose that playing only through text input (coordinates) and Ajax could be a possibility, but not as user friendly. Though it could help memorize the coordinates. I'd love such a web app. Also I love the Lichess no registration/ads/plugins required policy. It could help me improve my (basic) coding skills also. If you think it's worth trying, I'll gladly oblige. I always wanted to code a game.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Your privacy strategy/todo list for a minimal install
/Mangy Dog/ I'm not sure I get this one. Icecat (a fox) on Trisquel (the boat) saving a poor lad thinking he's secure with Tor. and Wireshark?
[Trisquel-users] Re : Your privacy strategy/todo list for a minimal install
/lydell/ Tremendously, you have no idea. I'm always after perfection (instead of excellence). The result is I don't want to make mistakes, thus I don't step forward. Just as you described. Fortunately I'm aware of it, but I definitely needed a reminder, so thank you. Without mistakes, there's no way to grow. I should get this as a tattoo or something.
[Trisquel-users] Re : Your privacy strategy/todo list for a minimal install
/Mangy Dog/ Thanks, I'm learning a lot. Right now I'm reading the European Data Retention document, it's a long read (*_*). But from the first few pages, it seems fair enough. I suppose that to use Tor properly, I better leave it as it is (at least not add plugins and stuff). As for the VPN, to do it right, this might be my first Bitcoin experience. I suppose I can keep it on all the time. Or is that a bad idea? You suggest to use both alternatively, But can I use the VPN all the time, and Tor in specific situations, where I put on my persona (i.e. watch my behavior)? Since Icecat fires up Tor automatically in private mode, that would be for the rare special anonymity situations, is that right? Special thanks for providing examples (and the links), it helps me understand better which does what, and why :)
[Trisquel-users] Re : Your privacy strategy/todo list for a minimal install
/Magic Banana/ Oh that's good to hear (about the DNS), thanks. Yes, it blocked some legitimate content, but that's no big deal. It will force me to learn more about Tor. So Tails is essentially worthless, besides short-term use (which is what it's designed for I think). Interesting. That article looks fascinating, thanks. From your point of view, it's better to alternate both, the VPN and Tor, or to just stick with the latter.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Your privacy strategy/todo list for a minimal install
yeah, that was my feeling too, this is why I was interested in setting up my own VPN server, though it takes more skill. I stumble upon a good article which backs up what you wrote, and which explained that using Tor first, then connecting to a VPN made that a moot point. https://www.bestvpn.com/blog/12273/using-tor-vpn-together/?nabe=6412130213429248:1 Plus it actually recommends airVPN as one of the only 2 VPN that work with this method. I don't hang on IRC yet, give me some time to learn about it and set it up, and I'll be more than happy to talk about it :)
Re: [Trisquel-users] Your privacy strategy/todo list for a minimal install
Ah ok, I got it ;) Yeah, it seems that anonymity is only for specific situations. Most likely not worth the effort for the way I use the web. But worth it for true journalism. In essence, my strategy as a basic user would be to focus on security and privacy. So, private browsing/anonymity with Tor for special web queries is enough for me, though the persona idea from lifehacker's page was enlightening, thanks. At least, more anonymity than without Tor, if I don't screw up. I'm not sure I really understand the difference between privacy and anonymity though. And while I understand the basics of VPN, I have a hard time understanding its use. Am I supposed to setup a VPN server on my machine and then use it as a client? Being my own client?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Your privacy strategy/todo list for a minimal install
I see. Then what are the possible answers? Not being anonymous makes one visible (but without much access to it's online activity). Using Tor properly makes one anonymous. My goal is to to keep my online activity to myself, even if it's possible to know that I visit such and such website. It's ok if it's known, but I want to succeed at that without standing out (a paradox). What is trying too hard, what is not trying hard enough? I understand that it depends, but since my online activity is very basic (not about anonymity so much, but privacy), I'm sure there's something that can be done, and some things that I can forget about. Libreboot, a libre distro, good browsing habit, specially when using Tor, checking/changing the default DNS if it's google's, no js or librejs, destroy cookies, no flash/java, maybe a VPN, That's some kind of checklist. At least, a starting point.
[Trisquel-users] Re : i3wm on a Trisquel 7 and dual screen issue + intro
Man that sucks, I hope it will be figured out at some point.
[Trisquel-users] Re : i3wm on a Trisquel 7 and dual screen issue + intro
This sounds great !!! Thanks for the info, Magic Banana :) h-node is still a good ressource to check, since sometimes non-free drivers are unavoidable (that's what I meant by Debian providing more hardware support).
[Trisquel-users] Re : i3wm on a Trisquel 7 and dual screen issue + intro
Interesting, I was wondering about that. I suppose a sandboxed environment like a virtual machine is the best.
Re: [Trisquel-users] i3wm on a Trisquel 7 and dual screen issue + intro
Ok, so it's all about Debian only recommending non-free software. SuperTramp83's comment sounded like either way, you better check what you install, which essentially means to me that from a user's point of view, there's no difference. Maybe less checking, but either I check everything or I don't at all. Please note that English isn't my first language, so I could be misunderstanding the message. For example, Trisquel not suggesting vs preventing installation is completely different ^^ I mean is Debian free repo clean and without worry? In that case maybe we're simply talking about packages installed from websites. But, if Debian's free repo is without worry, then... ARRGH!!! OK, let's be methodical. Here are the things I found interesting on the gNewSense list: texlive-extra:Removed non-free file and support for non-free fonts. openoffice.org:Removed non-free scandoc.pl. linux-2.6:Deblobbed kdenetwork:Disabled Skype plugin. fop:The original HP RGB Color Space Profile is non-free. It has been replaced by an equivalent free ICM file from Argyll CMS. bacula:Use a free SHA-1 implementation. debian-installer-launcher Mofix debian-installer-launcher:fix preseeding The most problematic are the kernel (I believe it's been fixed since), openoffice (that's what libreoffice is for, but for new users it's a problem) The other stuff is easily avoided by not using that. And if it's a must, either there's a fix, or an alternative. So, besides the non-free recommendations, is Debian's free repo fine or not? If so, it's only about ignoring Debian's suggestions and using it as you intended. But I'd rather not have to do that of course, hence Trisquel.
Re: [Trisquel-users] i3wm on a Trisquel 7 and dual screen issue + intro
Ok, thanks for the precision. In summary, both are ok from an informed user's point of view, But Trisquel is more solid when it comes to suggested default add-ons. Politics aside, one is more usable in a pro environment (better hardware support), the other has zero non-free suggestions. So yeah, no reason to bother with Debian unless Trisquel stops.
Re: [Trisquel-users] i3wm on a Trisquel 7 and dual screen issue + intro
Ah yes, I didn't take into account hardware support. But how come Debian with the free repo only supports your laptop whereas Trisquel doesn't? Does that mean that you used a non-free blob or driver only for ATI graphics support?
Re: [Trisquel-users] i3wm on a Trisquel 7 and dual screen issue + intro
Wait, if Debian isn't less free than Trisquel, then using Trisquel is kind of pointless, besides being more frequently updated (being Ubuntu based). The question is: is it really as free? What would be the point of working so hard on GnewSense then? And, I thought Trisquel actually prevents non-free programs installation (maybe I'm extrapolating on this one).
Re: [Trisquel-users] i3wm on a Trisquel 7 and dual screen issue + intro
Ah I see... I understand Debian's posture since it's supposed to be used in pro environments too, so hardware compatibility is a must. For my personal use, I just don't want to spend time watching out for every single thing I install, unless I have a fullproof method. There's a thread on this forum that suggests reading the release notes of every package/dependency. That's a lot of time I want to use on something else. Plus I have no real incentive to use Debian since Trisquel does more than the job. But it's good to know that there's a possible plan B. With a lot of care though. Even the kernel seems compromised : http://www.gnewsense.org/Documentation/3/DifferencesWithDebian
Re: [Trisquel-users] Basic security questions
There's also the Neo900 project, which is about making a free hardware smartphone. As much as the law allows it. A free modem firmware is illegal/costs huge amounts of money. Plus this phone might cost between 500 and 850€. For a comparatively crappy smartphone. It's still an interesting project, meant to also be compatible with Replicant. It's all about taking as much privacy and freedom as legally allowed, as far as I understand it. I personally would love to control the modem's suspicious activity, and to isolate it from my data thanks to the hardware setup. From a security standpoint, any machine and OS would be OK, I suppose. Privacy is another matter. You can encrypt your communications, knowing that they still can be read (encrypted), and potentially cracked. I like the idea of an external hard drive never used when connected. Though I would ensure it would leave no trace. There's also the good old paper communications, which is used by the german and russian secret services for internal communications. A paper pad, a pen, and a trapped safe with ink or some weird Looney Tunes trap to destroy the data :)
Re: [Trisquel-users] i3wm on a Trisquel 7 and dual screen issue + intro
Ok first, thank you all for such a warm welcome :D ! second, quantumgravity, it worked like a charm, thank you. Plus now I understand that I can launch daemons from config files too. Cool. The error message should have been a good clue: Failed to apply configuration: %s GDBus.Error:org.freedesktop.DBus.Error.ServiceUnknown: The name org.gnome.SettingsDaemon was not provided by any .service files --- SuperTramp83, thanks for the password tips. Regarding IceCat in private mode, how come it filters only some of imgur pages? I suppose it's the way the image is sent, I dunno. Regarding Debian, then what's the difference with Trisquel? Ok, it's based on Ubuntu. Then Compared with GnewSense? I know this distro has a full list of de-blobed programs. Is that actually pointless? --- Magic Banana, thanks for the math demo :) I don't really care for a DE. I enjoyed Openbox, and now i3, as WMs are lighter, and those are smartly designed. I try to go mouseless, even if I have to make several configs from scratch. Unfortunately, I can't remember what I did to mess Gnome panel up this time. Fortunately, I don't need it. I kinda like i3 on top of Gnome, it's a good start. Now I need to get used to the keyboard navigation (and activate it in IceCat), then configure i3 properly. The HHD is sometimes wheezing though, so a netinstall on an SSD would be great. It's the next big goal. I guess I should try it on Quemu first. I was used to Virtualbox, oh well (I've read the thread about that). The 2 most weird things I encounter on Gnu/Linux systems (well, Crunchbang at least, which is minimalist) is the capslock never working for the numbers row, and unmounting external HHD not really working, unless I do it through the terminal (tried with Thunar and PCmanFm). But hey, as annoying as these are, it's a good learning opportunity! I really like Trisquel's default programs selection: simple, streamlined, a good base.
[Trisquel-users] i3wm on a Trisquel 7 and dual screen issue + intro
Hi everyone, I'm a new owner of a libreboot X200, and I'm reading through the debian book for weeks now (plus other related things on the web). I use it with an external screen. I'm planning on setting up a netinstall, but at my skills level, it's a bit too soon. I gave up on the idea of Parabola, because I do not want to spend that much time on system maintenance. I gave up on Debian because I do not want to spend time on filtering packages, though allegedly it's ok to use the free repo only. But maybe if I install something out of the repo (from a random website), it might take more time/knowledge. Essentially, if I get skilled enough so these are no more issues, then I'll reconsider. But I doubt I will reconsider. I just want a system that works so I can actually use it to do actual WORK on it. So yeah, Trisquel netinstall when I feel I have enough basics knowledge is my goal. First, I have to say that I'm quite pleased. Well, ok, icecat prevents me from accessing some webpages (random example, some from imgur and all of gyfcat), and a few other minor bugs or lacking things that I could expect from a user friendly distro, but overall, no big deal for now. Gnome panel let me down though : I accidentally turned it off, and now I have to launch it every time I log in. So I installed i3. Simpler than Openbox and keyboard friendly. But for some reason, there's no way to use the gnome display settings. So essentially, I'm stuck with a copy of the display on the laptop, plus the wallpaper covering the whole screen in the background. I'll post a screenshot and the error message I get from the gnome display settings as son as I can. -- I have very broad questions about Gnu/Linux and I have a hard time finding precise answers, is it ok to ask them here ? Example : There is the disk encryption password (first prompt), the root/user password (I don't get the difference, but this info I can find easily), the LVM password... I think at least a minimum of three passwords is required. Strong passwords are supposed to be 40+ characters. How can I remember 3 of those ? isn't that overkill ? Or am I being lazy ? Can I use less characters for one of these, and why ? -- About why I'm here : I started learning networks and stuff, so I came across Linux. And Crunchbang, which I really liked. Openbox was very fast, very smart. I was hooked. Then, I don't remember how really, I became interested in privacy. I have not much, or nothing to hide, so it's not like it's a big issue for me. I can understand most people that I know who don't give a shit about it. Stolen bank account data ? so what ? There are laws, who cares ? I understand that it's an issue when it comes to living in another country (I'm in France). It's just that such a sneaky, imposed behavior from hard and software companies pisses me off. I just can't stand being played. So the least I could do is pay back by annoying them/not giving them free access to my data. So yeah, I'm just petty :) But seriously, I also enjoy the idea of building a custom, light, super fast system, with free software that doesn't stop amazing me. Krita is fantastic, for example. I still plan to keep non free machines around, for work skills, but the faster I can ditch them, the better.
