Re: [Trisquel-users] Forum for librebootable devices

2017-05-05 Thread infinityfallen
This is certainly a great idea, and something I would like to see. However, it wouldn't be appropriate on the Trisquel website (it doesn't pertain to Trisquel in any tangible way), and even the Libreboot website might not be the best place (it isn't really about Libreboot itself so much as

Re: [Trisquel-users] Proper use of browsers

2017-05-05 Thread infinityfallen
Firstly, sorry about it not making sense- that's my fault. It appears two paragraphs got mashed together, and the second half of the sentence has nothing to with the first. What it should have said was that, in the box which appears after you follow the steps proceeding it, one line will

[Trisquel-users] Re : Audio settings: Foss stereo?

2017-05-05 Thread lcerf
As far as I know, HandBrake entirely is free software. Are you affirming it is not the case of its Dolby Pro Logic II codec? If not, what issue are you referring to?

Re: [Trisquel-users] New Trisquel 8 alpha images

2017-05-05 Thread gnufreeme
Is LXDE still being developed? I was under the impression that PCMan had moved development efforts over to LXQT and the Qt toolkit due to his frustration with GTK development. Trisquel (as upstream) has had a majority GTK orientation to it over the years so that may play a role in what

[Trisquel-users] 2018 Copyright Extension

2017-05-05 Thread fipplej
I was curious if anyone had heard anything about the probable 20 year copyright extension next year in the USA? I've done some searching but I haven't found anything specific about whether Disney or others have started lobbying yet but I've got to believe it's coming. I live in hope though

Re: [Trisquel-users] Proper use of browsers

2017-05-05 Thread noordinaryspider
I didn't get it either. I get more of a pop-up on eBay than a banner. I hate how addicted to it I am, but I need some fairly specialized used books (homeschooling my 9 yo and I'm as far from mainstream in that community as I am on LQ if not more) so I'm kind of stuck and would love to do

Re: [Trisquel-users] why does the free software foundation reject mp3?

2017-05-05 Thread legimet . calc
Full MP3 support coming soon to Fedora: https://fedoramagazine.org/full-mp3-support-coming-soon-to-fedora/

[Trisquel-users] Audio settings: Foss stereo?

2017-05-05 Thread jbahn
When ripping dvds with handbrake, one must choose audio settings. I have no need for 5.1 channels but prefer stereo over mono. I suppose Dolby Pro Logic II gives better audio quality than normal stereo, but I also assume that Dolby Pro Logic II holds some issues regarding foss. What are

Re: [Trisquel-users] Forum for librebootable devices

2017-05-05 Thread jbahn
And tricks for getting the most out of a given device. E.g. fan/temperature control and keyboard settings of MacBook 2,1

Re: [Trisquel-users] Proper use of browsers

2017-05-05 Thread jbahn
I am sorry, this makes no sense to me: A few lines above the highlighted one in there, there should be one starting with "" and/or "&_udlo=" to the URL, and click 'enter'. Will you explain again?

Re: [Trisquel-users] Technoethical N300HGA adapter with 2 antennas and N300DB half-size card

2017-05-05 Thread tct
Thanks for asking. The High Gain Antenna(s) offer better WiFi signal. The N300HGA combines both speed (up to 300Mbps) and signal (2 antennas).

[Trisquel-users] [ACPI] Disabling power button handling?

2017-05-05 Thread cuznez
Hello! I currently have Trisquel Mini installed on an Acer C720. Big problem with that particular machine is that its power button is located dangerously close to the backspace button, making it *very* easy to hit by accident. For that reason, I would prefer to have its handling disabled,

[Trisquel-users] Forum for librebootable devices

2017-05-05 Thread jbahn
I have acquired a number of librebooted and librebootable devices recently. But I have to buy parts for all of them. In some cases in order to make them work, in other cases to make them work better. For each part I need to figure out which item/part number/version is compatible with the

Re: [Trisquel-users] Proper use of browsers

2017-05-05 Thread jbahn
F*ck! You're probably right about eBay. I haven't checked up upon it, but I have no doubts. Do you have a suggestion for a better site to search for e.g. batteries, components and accessories for computers?

Re: [Trisquel-users] Wireless USB device listed on H-Node as supported by not working

2017-05-05 Thread enduzzer
https://verk.com/gngjx That's in Finland. ;-)

Re: [Trisquel-users] Is this as good as it seems? FWGS/xash3d that is a cross-platform libre engine for Half Life 1

2017-05-05 Thread strypey
Oh I see :) I've never seen a young Stallman in an 80s leisure suite...

Re: [Trisquel-users] Wireless USB device listed on H-Node as supported by not working

2017-05-05 Thread strypey
It says v5. How frustrating. I doubt this was written on the packet :{ I don't suppose there are any libre-friendly USB wifi devices that are usually available in normal computers shops?

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel linux on Raspberry Pi 3

2017-05-05 Thread jason
Technically it could, but Trisquel is not built for ARM.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Proposed Project: GOLD - Gaming on Linux Distribution

2017-05-05 Thread strypey
So we've thrown a few ideas about about the conceptual boundaries of a potential GOLD distro, and some of the tech it would need, or could include. The question is, does anyone have time to put into helping get this off the ground? I'd be happy to set up a mailing list or a Loomio group if

Re: [Trisquel-users] How do you get your books?

2017-05-05 Thread noordinaryspider
That's about what I do, also garage sales and thrift stores, especially for children's books, and Library Genesis and bookzz dot org. for electronic books. TPB sometimes has books too. Don't forget that authors need to eat too. They don't get any royalties from library books or used books

Re: [Trisquel-users] Technoethical N300HGA adapter with 2 antennas and N300DB half-size card

2017-05-05 Thread jbahn
Congratulations. Can you explain the benefits of the High Gain Antennas (compared to those without)?

[Trisquel-users] Technoethical N300HGA adapter with 2 antennas and N300DB half-size card

2017-05-05 Thread tct
Our team is happy to announce the recent additions to the Technoethical catalog, Technoethical N300 High Gain Antennas Wireless USB Adapter for GNU/Linux-libre https://tehnoetic.com/tet-n300hga and Technoethical N300 Dual Band Wireless miniPCIe Card for GNU/Linux-libre

Re: [Trisquel-users] How do you get your books?

2017-05-05 Thread nuevodesorden
usually*

[Trisquel-users] How do you get your books?

2017-05-05 Thread nuevodesorden
Well i come from here > https://trisquel.info/es/forum/how-do-you-get-your-music https://trisquel.info/es/forum/how-do-you-get-your-movies I ussualy borrow from library's and buy second hand books (not enough money to buy new books, as i wich). Also i use amule to download rare pdf's and

[Trisquel-users] Trisquel linux on Raspberry Pi 3

2017-05-05 Thread rodolfobaroni
I wanted to know if Trisquel linux could be installed on Raspberry Pi 3 ?

[Trisquel-users] Re : Youtube doesn't work in any browser

2017-05-05 Thread pinmaritim
Thanks SuperTramp will have to try your https://github.com/mps-youtube/mps-youtube One of these days Cheers! ;-)

Re: [Trisquel-users] Proposed Project: GOLD - Gaming on Linux Distribution

2017-05-05 Thread onpon4
> completely putting aside economic concerns (and its naive to do that), there seems little point working hard on a game almost nobody would play. That just goes to show that you're not a game developer. ;) See, this is an untrue statement. A lot of the time, we make games because we

[Trisquel-users] Re : Wireless USB device listed on H-Node as supported by not working

2017-05-05 Thread lcerf
No Wifi adapter here. If it was really plugged when you executed 'lsusb', then it suggests the hardware is defective.

Re: [Trisquel-users] New Trisquel 8 alpha images

2017-05-05 Thread enduzzer
I don't understand. Trisquel draws its packages from Ubuntu's repositories.

Re: [Trisquel-users] New Trisquel 8 alpha images

2017-05-05 Thread mtsio
yes, but since trisquel 8 will have mate as its desktop environment, I was thinking if working with ubuntu mate makes life easier for us.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Wireless USB device listed on H-Node as supported by not working

2017-05-05 Thread tct
I doubt you can find this WiFi adapter with the right versions in regular shops. Can you take a look on the back of your adapter and see if it's not v4 or v5? Only v1, v2 and v3 are compatible with free software and are not being produced for years now.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Proposed Project: GOLD - Gaming on Linux Distribution

2017-05-05 Thread strypey
"Absolutely do that if you are motivated to do so. It's just as good as developing a new libre game from scratch, and it's much easier in general." If I was one of the many people who currently have the skills to do this, I probably wouldn't be motivated, because completely putting aside