Re: [Trisquel-users] unable to login following software update - encrypted drive

2020-02-17 Thread fenderbassist
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

Re: [Trisquel-users] The Free Software Force is calling for support

2019-11-16 Thread fenderbassist
Glad to see the support.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Weird text display distortions in ABrowser on Trisquel 8

2019-11-02 Thread fenderbassist
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?

2019-10-14 Thread fenderbassist
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

2019-10-14 Thread fenderbassist
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

[Trisquel-users] Sudo update to address flaw, will it be available soon on Trisquel 8?

2019-10-14 Thread fenderbassist
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

Re: [Trisquel-users] New member

2019-10-03 Thread fenderbassist
Greetings and welcome, hope you are enjoying the experience.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Can't access external usb drive

2017-06-11 Thread fenderbassist
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

2017-06-09 Thread fenderbassist
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!

2017-01-01 Thread fenderbassist
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

2016-12-13 Thread fenderbassist
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

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel netbook (mini) version

2016-11-22 Thread fenderbassist
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)

2016-11-22 Thread fenderbassist
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

Re: [Trisquel-users] How about we send a mail to the fsf, Trisquel could use some help.

2016-11-22 Thread fenderbassist
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.

2016-11-22 Thread fenderbassist
Donated again, I wonder if someone should start some kind of crowd funding page?

Re: [Trisquel-users] Not booting properly (messages not displaying correctly)

2016-11-22 Thread fenderbassist
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

Re: [Trisquel-users] An alternative to gmail

2016-11-14 Thread fenderbassist
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

Re: [Trisquel-users] Your battery status is being used to track you online

2016-11-05 Thread fenderbassist
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

2016-11-05 Thread fenderbassist
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...

2016-10-10 Thread fenderbassist
...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

Re: [Trisquel-users] New in Trisquel

2016-07-04 Thread fenderbassist
Welcome! Your English is very good. I hope you enjoy using Trisquel, it is all I use now on my 4 networked PCs.