Re: [Trisquel-users] libreboot t400 is now available for purchase on minifree (gluglug)

2015-09-09 Thread garsmith
http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Category:X200 http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Category:T400 Except specification differences I know T400 can upgrade CPU (I think can upgrade to Quad Core) X200 need to replace motherboard to CPU upgrade T400 has stereo speakers X200 dock has Displayport and optical

Re: [Trisquel-users] Automatic duplex printer, scanner with cheap ink?

2015-08-28 Thread garsmith
Chris: Big thanks for that guide. That helps a lot. This will make it a lot easier to find a printer. I choose a ink printer because I dont print so much so filling ink isnt a big problem. Lasers take long time to warm up and I tested to follow Chris guide and cant find a Trisquel

[Trisquel-users] Automatic duplex printer, scanner with cheap ink?

2015-08-26 Thread garsmith
I have looked and it seems that a HP printer supported by HPLIP isnt a guarantee that it is supported by Trisquel. All Envy and almost all Officejet that is in h-node database is supported. My search is after a automatic duplex printer with scanner, USB and maybe RJ45. I dont print so much

Re: [Trisquel-users] another librem computer crowdfunding

2015-06-19 Thread garsmith
Great to see how Purism is expanding. People are expanding their view off freedom and starting to take a stand. Starts to see the difference between the compromising view of open source thinking to freedom thinking of free software. I think Purism is trying to make the best that is possible

Re: [Trisquel-users] Microsoft was the biggest presence at a recent Linux conference in Washington. Your thoughts?

2015-04-27 Thread garsmith
I have now seen the program and the first Microsoft guy seemed to be a genuine good guy trying to do the best in the Microsoft world. What I am happy about this is that customers to Microsoft want Linux and Microsoft can no longer say no to them. Their customers isnt satisfied with

Re: [Trisquel-users] Microsoft was the biggest presence at a recent Linux conference in Washington. Your thoughts?

2015-04-27 Thread garsmith
If Microsoft release complete programs under GPL I have no problem. But if they release part of a program under GPL but that code is depended on proprietary software or service I have a problem. Microsoft is like a slimy boss or politician that tries to act like a buddy or friend but you

Re: [Trisquel-users] I'm missing the community that was available when using nonfree software

2015-04-14 Thread garsmith
For cookie their is two extensions for Firefox based browsers BetterPrivacy Self-Destructing Cookies BetterPrivacy removes LSO cookies and Self-Destructing Cookies removes cookies when a tab is closed. For me its perfect. I can use cookies but settings and identification information is

Re: [Trisquel-users] Somebody has experience with Trisquel in a Lenovo Thinkpad T520?

2015-03-26 Thread garsmith
I do not own a Thinkpad T520 but I looked at the specifications. http://support.lenovo.com/nl/nl/documents/pd015761 According to h-node.org no wifi card from Intel is supported. In my search h-node confirmed these cards do not work. PCIe Half Mini Card Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 Intel

Re: [Trisquel-users] free libre media player

2015-02-15 Thread garsmith
Some time ago I looked for a simple clean HTPC that stream media from other computers and the alternative I found that isnt 100% libre but is low power and easy to use is a Raspberry Pi 2/Beagleboard with software like Kodi (Old name XMBC) or OSMC. The unit powers from a USB port and if

Re: [Trisquel-users] very good documentary

2015-02-11 Thread garsmith
Their is a lot of videos out there like this. Many of them are good. Most of them have good and bad parts. Watch a lot of them and get your own picture. Your view will change over time the more you see. Be interested, be open, have a open mind to be able to change your view when new

Re: [Trisquel-users] RMS:There's A Systematic Effort To Attack GNU Packages:

2015-02-11 Thread garsmith
My comment regarding RMS comment A Systematic Effort To Attack GNU Packages. The system want power over the people at every level and that is why it removes and attacks alternatives for freedom outside of the system. In Sweden example the propaganda is hard regarding getting rid of cash.

Re: [Trisquel-users] I am looking to build my first computer.

2015-02-08 Thread garsmith
I did write a long answer but the page here changed to a Accessed denied and everything got lost. Here is a shorter version. Product specifications. http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/SABERTOOTH_Z97_MARK_2/specifications/ I know that Asus Z97I Plus works except wifi and bluetooth. Displayport,

Re: [Trisquel-users] Librem 15: A Free/Libre and Open Source Laptop That Respects Your Essential Freedoms

2015-01-21 Thread garsmith
Librem 15 laptop is now crowd funded over 100%. It will become a reality. https://www.crowdsupply.com/purism/librem-laptop They have had some updates of the hardware. Now 15 different keyboards. Asking about kill switches for camera, wifi, mic, usb, bluetooth.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Laptop equivalent of macbook pro for Trisquel in 2015 ?

2015-01-12 Thread garsmith
Their is today more or less impossible to get a MBP 15 inch laptop replacement. All other laptops have 16x9 screen and a numpad that moves the keyboard and mousepad so it isnt in line with the screen. And other laptop developers wonder why people like Apples hardware.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Librem 15: A Free/Libre and Open Source Laptop That Respects Your Essential Freedoms

2014-12-19 Thread garsmith
The laptop now upgraded to support 32GB of ram but still the upgraded CPU that cant be upgraded. And still numpad and still 16x9 screen. https://www.crowdsupply.com/purism/librem-laptop/updates

Re: [Trisquel-users] Librem 15: A Free/Libre and Open Source Laptop That Respects Your Essential Freedoms

2014-12-11 Thread garsmith
I like that one guy has worked for trying to release a modern laptop with as less closed source software as possible. Good that Nvidia is gone. I think the new CPU alternative is for gaming performance but it includes more evil technology for globalists/government spying and control. I

Re: [Trisquel-users] Librem 15: A Free/Libre and Open Source Laptop That Respects Your Essential Freedoms

2014-12-09 Thread garsmith
Librem 15 laptop has now been updated. https://www.crowdsupply.com/purism/librem-laptop/updates NVIDIA graphics removed Intel i7-4712MQ replaced with i7-4770HQ Supports 16GB ram Screen can be upgraded with 4k. 3840x2160 CPU upgraded because NVIDIA removed for better integrated graphics. Iris

Re: [Trisquel-users] Librem 15: A Free/Libre and Open Source Laptop That Respects Your Essential Freedoms

2014-11-25 Thread garsmith
Looks like a Clevo laptop. Good parts about the laptop: - The effort of removing as much binary as possible (Coreboot) - Looks like good hardware quality. In the area of Apple quality. - Three USB ports. - No VGA. - No TXT, VT-d or vPro. Questions: - Matt or blank screen? Matt is better. Fixes

[Trisquel-users] Address book questions (Gnome Contact)

2014-10-03 Thread garsmith
I have a couple of questions regarding the address book. I do not use any online services. 1. I use Gnome (3.12 right now) and want to use a clean installation as possible. I want to use Gnome Contacts (Evolution Database Server, EDS?) and sync Thunderbird to that address book database. I

Re: [Trisquel-users] Installing GNOME 3.12?

2014-09-25 Thread garsmith
This is how I installed Gnome 3.12.2 on Trisquel 7 20140807 testing version. It have not been running for over one month. If this will work at Trisquel 6.0.1 I do not know. Try? sudo add-apt-repository ppa:gnome3-team/gnome3-staging sudo apt-get install gnome-session gnome-shell sudo apt-get

Re: [Trisquel-users] Running Trisquel 7 beta and will install soon as I speak!

2014-09-08 Thread garsmith
I can say that running Trisquel 7 20140807 and it works great. It fills all my needs, in computing. T6.0.1 do not work because it do not support my network card. The easy way out was T7. Jxself comment: I do comments on problems I get so they can be fixed for the final release. And I

Re: [Trisquel-users] Password manager integration in IceCat?

2014-08-30 Thread garsmith
Thanks... I have solved it. It was easy now. The answer is to close most of the times. Im posting what I did if someone has the same problem here was I did. I may not remember everything 100% correct but the text below seems to be right. I have not double checked if it works. Followed

Re: [Trisquel-users] Cannot install GNOME Shell on Trisquel 7 I18N 64-bit.

2014-08-26 Thread garsmith
I found a way to add programs to Startup Applications list. Start gnome-tweak-tool from terminal and then I can add programs.

[Trisquel-users] Password manager integration in IceCat?

2014-08-24 Thread garsmith
I am looking for a password manager that integrates with IceCat, with a menu of choosing what account to login with that is good for example webmail. Preferable that use the Evolution database that is standard in Gnome that use the front end seahorse. The best alternative I have found is the

Re: [Trisquel-users] Cannot install GNOME Shell on Trisquel 7 I18N 64-bit.

2014-08-21 Thread garsmith
Updating Gnome removes Startup Applications under System Settings. Its only under Tweak Tool but there is only a white border and a + symbol. Nothing happens when pushing that button. Before updating Gnome I don't have anything called compton compositor under Startup Applications. I have

Re: [Trisquel-users] Cannot install GNOME Shell on Trisquel 7 I18N 64-bit.

2014-08-20 Thread garsmith
I tried this and it didn't work. I get to choose GNOME at login but only loads background and shows network notifications up right corner. sudo apt-get upgrade sudo apt-get install gnome-session gnome-shell I then tested this because my thinking was that Trisquel 7 is based on Ubuntu 14.04

Re: [Trisquel-users] Network issue with Trisquel 6.01

2014-08-20 Thread garsmith
Here is a database of hardware if it supports freedom or not. Not much hardware is in that database but choose laptops and choose A premium. Don't forget to read the comments and search a bit more on that machine. http://h-node.org The big things with freedom supporting hardware is graphics

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel 7: What'd the release schedule and where's the beta?

2014-08-19 Thread garsmith
Here you can download beta releases http://devel.trisquel.info/makeiso/iso/

Re: [Trisquel-users] can lxde look nice?

2014-08-16 Thread garsmith
I played around a bit today with Trisquel 6.0.1 mini in VirtualBox and this is the result. This is what I did... Background from Trisquel 7 20140807 disc. Panel color: #DFDFDF Panel applets: Menu Space: 8 Application Launch Bar Space: 8 Task Mar (Windows List) - Stretched Volume Control

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel 7 - User comments/tips/reguests thread?

2014-04-05 Thread garsmith
I will post my thoughts here what I think can be improved from Trisquel 6 to Trisquel 7. DE/WM Universal accessibility is a must by default. That limits the alternatives. If LXDE and XFCE is regarding universal accessibility I do not know. Mini version is for low performing computers and

[Trisquel-users] Trisquel 7 - User comments/tips/reguests thread?

2014-04-02 Thread garsmith
I have been searching for a thread dedicated to Trisquel 7. A thread where users can give comments, tips or other to the developers of Trisquel 7. I have found two threads but they are not dedicated in this area Im after: http://trisquel.info/en/forum/work-trisquel-7-has-begun

Re: [Trisquel-users] How's the performance of the gluglug x60?

2014-02-27 Thread garsmith
Gluglug has updated and SSD is now 60GB, no extra (dock, mouse...) and a 4cell battery instead of 8cell. This to make it cheaper.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Laptops and free software?

2014-02-20 Thread garsmith
The laptops are from UK and they have around the same keyboard layout as I want. Some sticker seems to be a good alternative as others have commented. Was little afraid it would be the US layout. I did some research and found that X60 has the problem with high pitch noise when on battery.

Re: [Trisquel-users] XFCE dont show on login screen (xfce4-session install error)

2014-02-16 Thread garsmith
I have now tested installing Trisquel 32bit, 64bit, LXDE and gnome edition. Even netinstall. The result below: Tested with 32bit version of Trisquel mini but with the same error: Errors were encountered while processing:

[Trisquel-users] XFCE dont show on login screen (xfce4-session install error)

2014-02-15 Thread garsmith
I'm playing with Trisquel and trying to install XFCE under Virtualbox. Testing before the real thing. Installing on Mini/LXDE but tested Gnome with the same error. I have followed these two but I cant choose XFCE in the login screen. At first the installation guide and when that did not

Re: [Trisquel-users] Laptops and free software?

2014-02-11 Thread garsmith
That is a good alternative but I cant find a replacement keyboard for my language.

[Trisquel-users] Laptops and free software?

2014-02-10 Thread garsmith
Im thinking of getting a laptop but leaning for a old one because I only going to listen to music, write and watch video (and its a lot lower price). I found a Dell E6400. The version of this laptop I found has P8600, 4GB ram, 160GB drive, Intel graphics, 16:10 monitor (YEY! Not modern

Re: [Trisquel-users] Elementary OS Desktop Environment on Trisquel?

2013-09-01 Thread garsmith
I got some problems. I did follow guide but got this error: http://www.pastebay.com/1290210 - tri@tri-VirtualBox:~/Skrivbord$ sudo apt-get install elementary-desktop Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state information... Done Some packages could not be installed.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Elementary OS Desktop Environment on Trisquel?

2013-09-01 Thread garsmith
Take a look at the top of tasks page. There is your answer. https://trisquel.info/en/tasks For me it looks like people can give suggestions on tasks to be crowd funded and the Trisquel team will add it or not to the list. I agree that that page needs some polishing, same as with the forum.

[Trisquel-users] Elementary OS Desktop Environment on Trisquel?

2013-08-31 Thread garsmith
I'm a user that want a simple and easy to use interface on my computer. Their are a lot of DEs for GNU/Linux but more or less all have been messy or needed a lot of modifications to be clean and easy. When I had a look at Elementary OS I found it to be the one user interface I would like

Re: [Trisquel-users] Ubuntu 13.10 the second step to spy its users ?

2013-08-31 Thread garsmith
Their is a lot of books with facts out there regarding Lenin and his friends, but that is a discussion for somewhere ells. I will not say more. To face the truth that a persons world view and his way of life for maybe their whole life is based on lies is a big thing to swallow. The problem

Re: [Trisquel-users] Gnash should be disabled by default?

2013-07-30 Thread garsmith
I was thinking of a plugin where, like Cookie plugins, you can choose what sites cookies will be accepted and not accepted. I did a little search but could not find a plugin of that kind. Someone pointed to No script but that don't seem to be a so good solution for me.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Clevo laptop with Intel graphics (Ivy Bridge) supported? Haswell support?

2013-07-29 Thread garsmith
According to Intels on specifications there are a bunch of Haswell mobile processors that do not support vPro. http://ark.intel.com/compare/75133,76085,75131,76086,75128,76087,75119,75118,75117,75116,75114,75992,75112,75460,75033,75991,75990,75028,75459,75802,75989,75110,75107,75988 Mobile

[Trisquel-users] Clevo laptop with Intel graphics (Ivy Bridge) supported? Haswell support?

2013-07-27 Thread garsmith
I'm in the process of thinking to switch from Mac to Trisquel. I mostly surf around and do not need any special features. Connect network with cable and use external USB3 storage. Extra external monitor, keyboard and mouse. Where I live there is now a drive on probably a Clevo W550EU or

Re: [Trisquel-users] unity?

2013-07-27 Thread garsmith
I'm not running Trisquel at the moment but if you want more prople to be able to run Ubuntu's default there is a crowd funding for that, 20 USD left: https://trisquel.info/en/tasks