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#2951 Re: Other Issues » (SOLVED) Systemd Library in Ascii » 2017-11-01 14:54:12

Yes, libsystemd0 is passively there not doing anything (so far) but systemd is not.  There are other remnants of systemd libs etc, scattered here and there like dead barnacles on a boat.  Not ideal but not enough (wo)man power to clean out the cruft which requires it.   This has been discussed MANY times over the years. Search on irc and dng etc.

#2952 Re: Off-topic » The decline and fall of the Linux forum » 2017-10-29 22:01:52

Yes.  An oldie but goodie from before Devuan existed.

#2954 Re: Hardware & System Configuration » More Nouveau woes. » 2017-10-29 19:31:31

You could always give sgfxi a run at it.  Disclaimer:  I haven't needed to use that for many years but it's worth a shot.

#2955 Off-topic » The decline and fall of the Linux forum » 2017-10-29 19:07:08

golinux
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cynwulf is new to this forum but he is not new to Linux.  This overview of the changing Linux landscape is both cautionary and inspiring.  As I read these essays, I laughed and I was saddened but more importantly,  I was motivated!  I don't want Devuan to fall victim to the mentality that got us into this mess in the first place.  It's up to us individually and collectively to be the best that we can be to save the sinking ship.  Enjoy!

The decline and fall of the Linux forum

The decline and fall of the Linux forum - Episode II: Initiation rights in the Linux dojo...

The decline and fall of the Linux forum - Episode III: The Microsoft 'x86 Monopoly'

The decline and fall of the Linux forum - Episode IV: Sadly Linux got popular

#2956 Re: Hardware & System Configuration » More Nouveau woes. » 2017-10-29 18:48:05

Sorry, for being rhetorical.  I'm just not a hardware person.  Luckily, onboard video works ootb here.

#2957 Re: Devuan Derivatives » Refracta forum temporarily down » 2017-10-29 18:33:22

Hey, thanks for linking to d1g!  There are already several DUFers over here and more always welcome.

#2959 Re: Hardware & System Configuration » More Nouveau woes. » 2017-10-29 18:16:51

And we can't help without a clue about your hardware.  wink

#2960 Re: Hardware & System Configuration » Problems with the multimedia player VLC [Solved] » 2017-10-29 18:14:52

I never could get the VLC that comes with jessie to work properly so I installed the wheezy version - Twoflower - and it works just fine.  If you're on ascii who knows.

#2961 Re: Installation » my new Devuan installation is so tiny that I cant connect to the forum » 2017-10-29 01:18:20

Have you tried netsurf?  I haven't but it has been discussed on the dng mail list so search for it in the archives and repos.

#2962 Re: Devuan Derivatives » Refracta forum temporarily down » 2017-10-28 23:24:49

cynwulf wrote:
fsmithred wrote:

Maybe Dean will show up. He does that every once in a while.

Dean did make an appearance at DUF about 1 to 2 years back (?)...  it was a new account (as ever), can't remember the name (perhaps "notquitethatsamemeanguyyetagain") then with a characteristic flourish, vanished into the smog, ever the typical enigmatic, leaving us all guessing...

He was actually there in April this year.

Note the interesting link posted in that thread that relates to the redis discussion on dng.

#2964 Re: Other Issues » numix-icon-theme-circle how to install and configure on Devuan? » 2017-10-28 21:20:03

They could also go into an .icons directory in you user directory.

#2965 Re: Devuan Derivatives » Refracta forum temporarily down » 2017-10-28 21:17:54

cynwulf wrote:

JohnDeere630 is the owner/admin at DUF.org - I think you know as well as I do, that he's someone to depend on (having saved the mummified remains of the site from it's demise twice over).

I can't speak for him, but as one of the admins there I can pose the question if needed.

Maybe we/you could start a thread there? That way we could all pipe in with suggestions.  If that doesn't suit, yes, could you please pm JohnDeere630.  Whatever you think is best.  But let's wait to see what fsr has to say about the idea first.

#2966 Re: Devuan Derivatives » Refracta forum temporarily down » 2017-10-28 20:33:21

cynwulf wrote:
fsmithred wrote:

Now I need to do something else to get my mind off this. sad

I'm sorry to hear it's come to this, it's a pity you didn't have a section at DUF.org, I'd have welcomed you there, as would the current admin (and previous admins).

Hindsight is 20/20.   

Sadly these "free" forum sites tend to hold the users to ransom.  Much the same in the old days with ezboard - it was impossible to migrate elsewhere, they got you on the hook and wanted you to pay...

It's not the monetary cost that is the problem in this case because I'm sure that could be covered.  It's the 'terms' and UI that are unacceptable.  It would have been nice if freeforums had given admins a heads up to get out of there before the takeover.  Perhaps DUF could still find a place for fsr to rebuild some essential posts and start anew . . .

#2967 Re: Devuan Derivatives » Refracta forum temporarily down » 2017-10-28 15:58:05

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#2968 Re: Devuan » Excellent, Thank you » 2017-10-28 15:39:00

@vecna . . . what nick are you using on irc?  I'm not seeing you there under your forum nick.  And as fsmithred suggested, stay logged in!

#2969 Re: Devuan » Excellent, Thank you » 2017-10-27 19:22:59

Can you get to freenode #devuan-dev?

#2970 Re: Devuan » Excellent, Thank you » 2017-10-27 17:32:42

@vecna . . . we currently need testing of ascii upgrade paths in various permutations.  Perhaps you'd want to play with that a bit and post your results?

Devuan/Jessie --> Devuan/Ascii
Devuan/Jessie --> Devuan/Ascii with eudev
Debian/Jessie --> Devuan/Ascii
Debian/Jessie --> Devuan/Jessie --> Devuan/Ascii
Debian/Stretch --> Devuan/Ascii

#2971 Re: Devuan » Excellent, Thank you » 2017-10-27 14:08:25

Welcome, vecna. Your story is a familiar one.  We tried to turn the tide but failed within Debian.  Now we rise up here. As to packaging . . . you might want to have a look at this.  And please, do come find us on freenode #devuan..

#2973 Re: Installation » Headless install on Raspberry Pi Zero » 2017-10-26 16:00:34

From the source:

<parazyd> armel
<parazyd> pi1

This might also be helpful

More questions?  Try freednode #devuan-arm

#2975 Re: Hardware & System Configuration » working method for module blacklisting? » 2017-10-25 19:36:08

While there may be some truth in what you're saying, you might want to re-think your attitude towards cynwulf. Also here.  He is not someone to be trivialized.   He's been around for a long time and has earned my respect over the years.  I am delighted that he has found his way here . . .

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