[Trisquel-users] Untrusted connection

2014-12-01 Thread superdude83
https://www.parabola.nu/ https://parabolagnulinux.org/ https://wiki.parabola.nu/Main_Page I get untrusted connection (certificates) with all of these. This one too https://www.gluglug.org.uk/

Re: [Trisquel-users] Insecure download

2014-12-01 Thread superdude83
Didn't notice that. It IS a serious security issue. point.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Insecure download

2014-12-01 Thread superdude83
precisely that - man in the middle. it doesn't happen often, but it can.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Untrusted connection

2014-12-01 Thread superdude83
thanks maslowski!

Re: [Trisquel-users] How did Boris manage to get users IPs? - old post on trisquel forum

2014-11-30 Thread superdude83
It is common knowledge that each website you visit gets you ip address, along with your user agent and many other information (language,fonts,plugins,screen size...) I have a dynamic ip that changes several times each day. I don't need nor want to hide it. I'm not worried about that. If I

Re: [Trisquel-users] How did Boris manage to get users IPs? - old post on trisquel forum

2014-11-30 Thread superdude83
Young Boris says in that post that he doesn't run the server on which the image is hosted. I beleive he's lying and just trolling. Don't know much about drupal or html. I'd like to learn. Maybe I will some day. Anyway - thank you for the explanation onpon!

Re: [Trisquel-users] HTML5 login screens for mdm

2014-11-30 Thread superdude83
I find the default (mint green) html5 login screen very very ugly. I used mint for a couple of months - one of the first things I did was to change the login screen - I liked the autumn login screen (don't know if you know what I mean - the one with bare trees and the leafy path- it was

Re: [Trisquel-users] Where is Add/Remove Programs?

2014-11-29 Thread superdude83
sudo apt-get remove --purge name of the program (example - vlc) sudo apt-get remove --purge vlc

[Trisquel-users] How did Boris manage to get users IPs? - old post on trisquel forum

2014-11-29 Thread superdude83
I was recently reading some old posts on this forum when I came across this https://trisquel.info/en/forum/i-can-easily-steal-your-privacy-data-even-disabled-cookies-and-javascripts Now, this dude wants you to click on a link (a gif) and he is able to get your ip and user agent.. this is no

Re: [Trisquel-users] How did Boris manage to get users IPs? - old post on trisquel forum

2014-11-29 Thread superdude83
andrew - I see, drupal; didn't know that - it is scary!! The part you don't understand - the young troll posts several users' ips - and if you look at some point you' ll find the ip you are on right now in this moment - drupal also?

Re: [Trisquel-users] How did Boris manage to get users IPs? - old post on trisquel forum

2014-11-29 Thread superdude83
magic - I know about useragent - you can change it by override in about:conf or use blender- I get 13 bits in panopticlick. If I want I can do further changes in the firefox advanced setting and get 8.4 .. but that's not the point - the point is that Boris was able to put his code on the

Re: [Trisquel-users] Gparted Not Pre-installed with Trisquel 7.0 LTS (Belenos) !

2014-11-28 Thread superdude83
Trisquel just as Ubuntu doesn't include gparted by default. As Magic B. said, gparted is used during installation in order to create the partitions, but when Trisquel is installed there's no gparted. I would like it included just as I would like vlc,icedove,goldendict,xbmc etc etc all

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel 7 (gnome) - make it lighter weight, more responsive, more usable and have better default choice of applications.

2014-11-27 Thread superdude83
I've been studying those addons a lot and especially the combination of various addons in order to provide the best security/privacy without slowing down my already slow netbook.. I use - adblock edge, blender, click clean (set to delete everything on browser exit), https everywhere,

Re: [Trisquel-users] Resolution problem on laptop + some questions

2014-11-26 Thread superdude83
Proprietary software is not the solution. It is the problem. word bro!!

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel 7 (gnome) - make it lighter weight, more responsive, more usable and have better default choice of applications.

2014-11-26 Thread superdude83
removing compton makes it a little snappier but then I find my screen flickers (boards of the screen) each time I open something from the panel and it is very annoying.. Better to keep it. The performance gain is minimal anyway

Re: [Trisquel-users] so now we ban unpopular posts?

2014-11-26 Thread superdude83
this message is for everyone (not only jodiendo). I will state again my opinion about this voting/downvoting - I DON'T like it! It is stupid, useless and facebook shajt resembling.. if I like or dislike someone's post i will say it clearly with human words - don't need some stupid - or + to

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

2014-11-26 Thread superdude83
Today I tried trisquel 7.0 on two laptops at my friends' just out of curiosity. It worked perfectly on an Asus with intel graphics (can't remember the model though) ,graphics,resolution,wifi .. all smooth and flawless. The second laptop I tried - Acer Aspire 7740 (somehow I remembered to note

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

2014-11-26 Thread superdude83
One last thing - If someone makes a laptop that has 100% open hardware - nothing proprietary - no bios, no firmware, no cpu etc etc .. and above this it has hardware specs that are decent (like a good 1000 bucks laptop you can buy nowadays) then I will be very happy and willing to spend 2000

Re: [Trisquel-users] so now we ban unpopular posts?

2014-11-25 Thread superdude83
I don't like this voting shajt - indeed I gave -1 to each post in order to state it clearly.. vote comments!? What is this - shajtbook?

Re: [Trisquel-users] Resolution problem on laptop + some questions

2014-11-25 Thread superdude83
Calling it GNU would be 99% accurate.. As for the binary blobs and backdoors - no one knows what proprietary code hides.. It is always better to not having any on your pc.. Can you trust canonical? can you trust micro$$oft? No and again no!

Re: [Trisquel-users] problems in trisquel7

2014-11-25 Thread superdude83
Stick to gnome or lxdle - those two are officially supported DEs by the trisquel community. Gnome works flawlessly and is very customizable and good looking. to install an app in trisquel - go to terminal and type: sudo apt-get install name of program exmple - to install vlc - sudo apt-get

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

2014-11-25 Thread superdude83
Can someone help me understand why should I spend 2000 bucks on a laptop that has non-free bios and non-free firmware? Correct me if I'm wrong - can't I just look a bit around and find a very decent 800 $ or less provided it has an intel graphics card and a freedom friendly wireless card???

Re: [Trisquel-users] Strange Rhythmbox Behavior

2014-11-25 Thread superdude83
preferences - playback - uncheck crossfade between tracks

Re: [Trisquel-users] so now we ban unpopular posts?

2014-11-25 Thread superdude83
I won't quidam...as long as it is absolutely clear that I disagree :)

Re: [Trisquel-users] commercial free sw

2014-11-25 Thread superdude83
I guess you mean open source commercial software.. here you go bro! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_commercial_open-source_applications_and_services

Re: [Trisquel-users] Automatically Installed JavaScript Must Die

2014-11-22 Thread superdude83
javascript has always been turned off for me since I first understood how many problems ,especially security wise, it can introduce.. always off..

Re: [Trisquel-users] long-term sustainability of Trisquel -- what if we lose core developers?

2014-11-20 Thread superdude83
jodiendo - don't take this negatively. I don't mean to be rude. I appreciate reading you posts in the troll hole but I really don't appreciate when you criticize Trisquel without explaining what bugs you are talking about. I am not a gnulinux expert nor am I a programer. I do some basic

Re: [Trisquel-users] gimp's single-window mode (just sharing)

2014-11-19 Thread superdude83
yeaa dude - gimp is da bomb!! :)

Re: [Trisquel-users] gimp's single-window mode (just sharing)

2014-11-19 Thread superdude83
other magnificent applications are (my favs) - xbmc, popcorn-time, jitsi, goldendict, minitube.. and many many others. viva free software!!

[Trisquel-users] uTox client as skype free software alternative

2014-11-18 Thread superdude83
I've been wondering if any of you guys have tried tox voip? I installed it today, tried talking to a friend who uses ubuntu. No luck.. chat works ok but sound is choppy or not working, I hear a strong echo of my own voice and very little fragments of my friend's. video is very slow and low

Re: [Trisquel-users] JavaScript code must be eliminated, not just made free

2014-11-17 Thread superdude83
4. Websites that use JavaScript for 'fingerprinting' the user (also note that, paradoxically, not running JavaScript makes a user more unique) andrew i've enjoyed reading your post and agree with you. but the point 4. is not true. at least not for me - tried with several computers.. Java

Re: [Trisquel-users] JavaScript code must be eliminated, not just made free

2014-11-17 Thread superdude83
Andrew . SADLY you are right - not many users disable javascript. I see what you are talking about - if one disables javascript then he sticks out, for few people do that. But in the same time disabling javascript makes you less footprintable..Not to mention the security benefits that come

Re: [Trisquel-users] JavaScript code must be eliminated, not just made free

2014-11-17 Thread superdude83
Am talking about javascript!! Anyway thanks for pointing that out lembas - i see i wrote java two times - what I really meant was javascript ciaouzzz!!

Re: [Trisquel-users] I'm thinking of installing replacing my Trisquel systems with Debian for the sake ofo wifi because I really need it right now.

2014-11-17 Thread superdude83
A wifi adaptor might not be low-pricy for everyone. Some people are less fortunate financially. Anyway I agree - it is worth it , definitely !!

Re: [Trisquel-users] JavaScript code must be eliminated, not just made free

2014-11-16 Thread superdude83
Sure it would be nice to have an alternative to java script. sadly I don't see that coming soon. As someone pointed out - disable javascript globaly!!! Donate to Giorgio Maone and use his incredible addon - noscript!!! Yea that's right - NOOO scrpt :-)

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel 7.0 Installation issues

2014-11-16 Thread superdude83
I understand you are using the USB stick to install trisquel. That error almost certainly happened because something is wrong with the image on the usb key. Verify the iso you downloaded - in terminal - md5sum nameoftheiso.iso See if the output of the md5sum is correct (otherwise re-download

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel 7.0 Installation issues

2014-11-16 Thread superdude83
now correct me if i'm wrong- it should be very possible to install trisquel without internet connection if the user has downloaded the full iso (that is -not net install but the 1.5 gb iso of trisquel 7). During installation one can also select i don't want to use internet connection right

Re: [Trisquel-users] Sound problems with Trisquel 7

2014-11-15 Thread superdude83
Have you tried in terminal -alsamixer- and see if everythin is set properly?

Re: [Trisquel-users] Isn't chromium-browser opensource?

2014-11-13 Thread superdude83
Apple, google and even microsoft along with many other big players have all contributed to the linux kernel. That is a fact. Fortunately we are talking about open-source code that can be and is being constantly reviewed by the comunity. Don't get me wrong onpon4 - what I'm saying is - I

Re: [Trisquel-users] Isn't chromium-browser opensource?

2014-11-12 Thread superdude83
If you really care about sofware freedom and value your privacy I'd like to suggest you not to use anything made by google...

Re: [Trisquel-users] GNU LibreJs on Tor Browser

2014-11-12 Thread superdude83
bd idea

Re: [Trisquel-users] Isn't chromium-browser opensource?

2014-11-12 Thread superdude83
ponpon4 - seriously? tinfoil hat? is that supposed to be funny? So original you are.. google is by far the worst company on internet as far as privacy is concerned. That is a fact. I avoid google products and don't have any respect nor trust in anything google does. We are talking about an

[Trisquel-users] minitube freezes

2014-11-10 Thread superdude83
Hwdy fellow trisquelians!! I use minitube to view youtube vids without the need of flash or even a browser. A fairly secure way to enjoy YT.. Now I have this issue - If I set 360p as max quality videos are reproduced flowlessly smooth. no problems at all. Setting 1080p or 720p and

Re: [Trisquel-users] Citizenfour

2014-11-10 Thread superdude83
i WILL watch it :-)

Re: [Trisquel-users] I'm back.

2014-11-10 Thread superdude83
I used ubuntu,lubuntu,xubuntu,debian,mint; tried lxle,puppy and gnewsense I switched to Trisquel a month ago and have been using it quite intensively since then - have to say - Trisquel is one shiny gem!!

Re: [Trisquel-users] I'm back.

2014-11-10 Thread superdude83
I use glasses and with them on I see perfectly. I thought orca was pretty annoying when i installed trisquel 'cause the vast majority of people are not going to use it. But then on second thought i reckoned it was a good thing, a very good thing indeed, for it is very simple for me to remove

Re: [Trisquel-users] ABroqser Flash not working

2014-11-08 Thread superdude83
https://stallman.org/facebook.html

Re: [Trisquel-users] Why I'm leaving Trisquel

2014-11-08 Thread superdude83
A lot of reading here. Some of it made me think. Some made me lol. alonsogonzalez - I understand you're being sarcastic - but please don't compare windblowz and gnu/linux - those are as distant and diverse as a ferrari and a fiat punto.. Try installing windows 7 or b.. 8 on a

Re: [Trisquel-users] Repositorios Trisquel 6

2014-11-08 Thread superdude83
it's been desplazado!! ay ay buen hombre :-)

Re: [Trisquel-users] Repositorios Trisquel 6

2014-11-08 Thread superdude83
nada alij. Es que me hiciste sonreir con este post.. 'night dude. buenas noches!! :-)

[Trisquel-users] free and secure e-mail service

2014-11-07 Thread superdude83
Which free e-mail service do you reckon is the best (security and privacy wise) ?? Which one do you use?

Re: [Trisquel-users] Why I'm leaving Trisquel

2014-11-07 Thread superdude83
I have used debian and xubuntu. I avoided non-free closed-source programs or drivers. I was fine with those OSes. Not long ago I read a book on R.M Stallman and Free software - I immediately understood the importance of having a 100% free OS and entirely embraced the free software

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel 7 issues

2014-11-07 Thread superdude83
backup your data and do a fresh install of trisquel.

Re: [Trisquel-users] DuckDuckGo hosted by Amazon!!??

2014-11-06 Thread superdude83
I've been researching this a little bit more. DuckDuckGo is indeed hosted by Amazon. I had no idea. I will not use DDG anymore. I have no respect or trust for anyone doing business with Amazon. I'll use exclusively ixquick from now on. onpon4 - I am pretty aware that privacy is not

Re: [Trisquel-users] DuckDuckGo hosted by Amazon!!??

2014-11-06 Thread superdude83
marioxcc - thanks for the whois input. The matter is, as I already posted- I don't respect nor do I trust anybody doing business with Amazon. DDG's privacy policy is pretty good. Thing is - I suspect there is a fair probability, being that the servers belong to Amazon, that the key for the

Re: [Trisquel-users] DuckDuckGo hosted by Amazon!!??

2014-11-06 Thread superdude83
trinux - I just saw that link after posting the previous comment.. That is exactly the reason why I hate Amazon.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Slow DNS resolution

2014-11-05 Thread superdude83
That is one neat solution. Thanks rakyi !!

[Trisquel-users] DuckDuckGo hosted by Amazon!!??

2014-11-05 Thread superdude83
I've been using duckduckgo alongside lxquick for years. Today I've read this article and several others dealing with the same topic. http://techrights.org/2014/05/11/duckduckgo-no-no/ This made me sad. Can anyone confirm if DDG is indeed hosted by amazon?

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel v7 - where is my unity?

2014-11-04 Thread superdude83
unity!!?? are you for real? lol

[Trisquel-users] Slow DNS resolution

2014-11-04 Thread superdude83
I will post this here because I like trisquel and its users. It might help someone if they run in a similar situation.. A few days ago I bought a new router for my wireless comodity for the old one got bricked after I fiddled with various versions of ddwrt :-) Now, immediately after setting

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel 7 will be released next week.

2014-11-03 Thread superdude83
Thank you very much. Keep up the good work. Your effort is highly appreciated. :-)

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel 7 and new homepage - gratz!!

2014-11-03 Thread superdude83
I like the new style - it is sooo trisquel!!

Re: [Trisquel-users] No add-ons page in IceCat

2014-11-02 Thread superdude83
On Trisquel 7 RC Icecat addon page is indeed missing. Gnash doesn't work. Duckduckgo and some other websites behave funny.. What I did is - removed icecat. installed noscript, adblock edge, https everywhere. Modified manually the user agent. I did the panopticlick test (panopticlick.eff.org)

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel 7 will be released next week.

2014-11-02 Thread superdude83
windoze is for decepticons anyways! to comment further.. lets see - would someone rather install windbloooz and then spend a rather long time locking it up, installing antivirus-antimalware-antyspyware and all that sh.t , defragmenting the drive, optimizing registry and all kind of stupid

Re: [Trisquel-users] Tor browsing in Trisquel 7 is a BAD idea

2014-10-31 Thread superdude83
From the Tor website: If your attacker can watch the traffic coming out of your computer, and also the traffic arriving at your chosen destination, he can use statistical analysis to discover that they are part of the same circuit. Don't get me wrong guyzz - tor is great software and under

Re: [Trisquel-users] Tor browsing in Trisquel 7 is a BAD idea

2014-10-30 Thread superdude83
I'm late on this one. Anyway.. Why would anyone use Tor this way. It seems to me very silly especially if the reason behind usin Tor is something important that requires true anonimity. Disable the feature completely in abrowser/icecat and if you need Tor than use Tails. Anyhow personally I