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#102 Re: Documentation » How to: Devuan 5 Daedalus an pipewire » 2025-11-14 00:26:44

I've been boycotting github for years . . . MS can kiss my skinny behind.  yikes

#103 Re: Off-topic » Hard Rust requirements for APT from may next year » 2025-11-13 23:25:51

Those of us who have been using Linux for decades have done our part. Now, it's up to the younger generation to acquire that knowledge or it will just be a footnote in history . . . or not even that. So saddle up if you want to save apt or any of the other code that is being hijacked to turn Linux into windows.

#104 Re: Off-topic » GTK2 Removed from Arch's Repositories » 2025-11-13 15:50:21

tux_99 wrote:

What is this mania of late of removing older stuff just for the sake of it?

We are like "cattle" being herded into the abattoir of commerce and control to enrich the rich and eliminate personal freedom.

#105 Re: Desktop and Multimedia » [SOLVED] Cannot change background » 2025-11-12 20:06:10

You did not mention which desktop you are using. IIRC, in the newest Xfce the gtk(4?) will not allow changing the desktop wallpaper. Last I heard, there is no "nocsd" option available . . . yet. That is one reason I am still happily using Chimaera . . .

#106 Re: Installation » Everything is working perfectly, thanks community » 2025-11-06 22:59:59

/me is reluctant to search what NSFW stands for (and I don't want to know) but 2 seconds of viewing the home page was quite unpleasant . . .

#109 Re: Off-topic » Hard Rust requirements for APT from may next year » 2025-11-02 02:12:52

@HardSun . . . you are just such a ray of sunshine . . . NOT. I am so sick and tired of the "we need modern tools and technologies" bullshit. Nothing good comes of it. It has been all downhill for decades . . .

Would be nice if you shared some good news . . .

#110 Re: DIY » Qemu question » 2025-11-02 00:29:45

Or click on the [ code ] button in the list above the input window. Without the extra spaces, of course. They are needed here to make the function visible in text mode.

#111 Re: Desktop and Multimedia » noCSD for GTK4 » 2025-11-01 20:53:20

Happy to help configure your phone!

#112 Re: Desktop and Multimedia » noCSD for GTK4 » 2025-11-01 19:53:51

@EDX-0 . . . If you are referring to the Vuu-do Linux creator, try "greenjeans".

#113 Re: Off-topic » The “Ensh*ttification” of the Internet » 2025-10-31 18:17:17

WOW! It seems that resistance is not futile! Thanks for all the valuable suggestions!!

#114 Re: Off-topic » The “Ensh*ttification” of the Internet » 2025-10-31 00:43:08

@zapper . . . thanks for the tip. Hopefully I'll never have to use it!

#115 Re: Off-topic » So they asked me what I wanted for helping with the library... » 2025-10-30 01:51:04

What a wonderful story! Made my day!!

/me sends greenjeans a big hug

#116 Re: Off-topic » The “Ensh*ttification” of the Internet » 2025-10-29 18:47:50

FWIW . . . I said NO WAY to a cell phone too!

#117 Re: Off-topic » The “Ensh*ttification” of the Internet » 2025-10-29 00:13:32

I have been banned from a couple of harmless geek interest type forums for refusing to give my age verification (copy of passport, driving license etc) on principle and for security reasons.

Bravo! I would do the same!!

#118 Off-topic » The “Ensh*ttification” of the Internet » 2025-10-28 15:11:50

golinux
Replies: 18

Wanted to make sure y'all caught this gem from Cory Doctorow via Amanpour & Co:

The “Ensh*ttification” of the Internet and How to Fix It

"What with the rise in AI-generated ads, pop-ups and reams of information, author Cory Doctorow says, "The internet is getting worse,fast." He joins the show to discuss his latest book examining where it all went wrong and how we can fix it."

Interestingly, I have never frequented any of the offenders mentioned. They always gave me the creeps and I could see it coming . . .

#119 Re: Devuan » Please don't ever drop cinnabar themes » 2025-10-25 22:26:34

@recklessswing . . . Happy you are still enjoying Cinnabar. All the themes will remain available but at some point they may not work in some desktops or with updated GTK. I seem to remember hearing that Xfce will prevent custom desktop theming at some point. I am on the trailing edge so everything still works.

#120 Re: Off-topic » Web functionality » 2025-10-25 15:39:48

My solution has been simple. I do no online banking with any financial institution.

#121 Re: Forum Feedback » FluxBB » 2025-10-18 22:40:33

The forum has always been a unique project. wink

#122 Re: Forum Feedback » FluxBB » 2025-10-18 19:30:31

iank . . . Welcome to Devuan and thanks for letting us know!

#123 Re: Forum Feedback » FluxBB » 2025-10-17 17:41:29

There was a lot of work, mostly upgrades, done last night on the forum. This is a post to check if it is working!

EDIT: There were a few glitches but everything seems to be running smoothly now. Please report any irregularities if they pop up. Keeping fingers crossed . . .

#124 Re: Devuan Derivatives » why peppermintos? » 2025-10-16 22:21:34

They use a completely different installer for starts . . .

#125 Re: Devuan » [SOLVED] Development and goal of Devuan. » 2025-10-15 22:02:38

stargate-sg1-cheyenne-mtn wrote:

what does this mean:

    Error: Could not connect to smtp host "email.devuan.org:25" (111) (Connection refused).

There was a borked update on our infra. Will be fixed soon . . . hopefully

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