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#276 Re: Off-topic » April fools in August » 2022-08-17 17:11:11

Sorry......I never click on a random link. big_smile

#277 Re: Installation » 32 bit browser for Devuan 5.10 » 2022-08-17 17:05:23

I was on 78.12, so I upgraded, & now its 91.11.0esr, hope that helps.

#278 Re: Installation » 32 bit browser for Devuan 5.10 » 2022-08-17 13:27:09

I have Firefox-esr from the repos on my 32bit Devuan Live install on my old Toshiba Satellite laptop, works OK for me.

#279 Re: Devuan Derivatives » Crowz 4.0 Test build Chimaera » 2022-08-14 07:50:40

Just one small problem I've encountered, so far, it doesn't seem to like Radeon graphics (running on a HP thin client - it only gives 800x600) - I shall have to see what Devuan Live loads & add them in... big_smile

(This was the Fluxbox version, just in case it matters.) wink

EDIT: Seems to be the VGA graphics card controlling the D-sub socket. If I attach a DP to VGA converter cable I get SXGA - but if I use Devuan Live, I get a whole load of options - so these thin clients have gone back to that.

(EDIT2: My other thin client is also using the Devuan Live, & that too gives me loads of options, using a DP to VGA, or DP to HDMI cable.)

EDIT3: My little laptop is now using the Fluxbox version, I prefer it to JWM. smile

#280 Re: Forum Feedback » How about adding Index >> Discuss >> "Init System"? » 2022-08-09 08:32:45

Unless the community stops jawing and starts doing . . .

Unfortunately, I'm just a desktop user, tried a bit of programming years ago, but never managed to get far, & only use the basics of most programs, i.e. I don't even change the look & feel of a distro, other than the desktop wallpaper, but I spread the word about our distro as best I can, & help by answering questions on the forum when I can too. smile

#281 Re: Installation » [SOLVED] install either Firefox Beta or Nightly » 2022-08-08 14:30:18

If I want something other than Firefox ESR, i download it from Mozilla website to a directory in my /home directory, & then run it from there, works without interferring with the main one.

#282 Re: Installation » Trouble installing Devuan with sysvinit (netinstall) » 2022-08-08 14:19:15

You should have used 1) & entered /dev/sda1, or similar

/dev/sda is the whole disk, if it is partitioned it won't work.

/dev/sdb is most likely what you are installing from, such as a pendrive.

#283 Re: DIY » Beyond the mouse and keyboard » 2022-08-08 14:11:06

My main keyboard is a CiT KB-738, its small overall size is what drew me to it, I hate those massive keyboards with keypads & multi media keys, this is just a keyboard. smile

When I'm setting up my RPi, I often use a wireless mini keyboard with touch pad.

Maybe one of the above may appeal to you. wink

EDIT: Almost forgot, I use xvkbd on my thin client computer, I don't type much generally, & this suffices for online web browser, music, videos, & time wasting games. big_smile

#284 Re: ARM Builds » Which Raspberry Pi ? » 2022-08-07 11:47:44

proprietary firmware for the graphics drivers

Don't all computers.....

I don't know of any open graphics cards(?), but if you do please enlighten us.

#285 Re: ARM Builds » Which Raspberry Pi ? » 2022-08-06 08:27:25

I'm running Devuan on my RPi4B/4G & my RPi400, but I'm a Fluxbox fan myself - they have plenty of power for whatever you want to do.

I was also running it on my RPi3B+ (1G ram) & RPi3A+ (512M ram), prior to giving them to our local Code Club, (as I was no longer using them).

#286 Re: Installation » [SOLVED] How to INSTALL the .ISO that Refracta Snapshot creates? » 2022-08-04 18:46:41

For future reference, add the word linux to your searches when looking for a distro. smile

If you didn't include refracta snapshot/refracta installer in your snapshot, then you won't have it in the .iso, however, I believe you can install it temporarily in your live session, then create another snapshot, or install from the live session, (as long as you didn't 'load to ram', in which case, I don't think the installer will work).

To add programs whilst running 'live' just use the regular apt-get update, then apt-get install <program name>
(That should work, if I remember rightly.)

#287 Re: Installation » USB full installation possible? » 2022-07-31 17:07:36

Perfectly possible, I often do it with various distros. smile

Just plug in the pendrive, & use it as the disk to install to, only proviso, just make sure it is the one that has grub installed to it.

#288 Re: Devuan Derivatives » Crowz 4.0 Test build Chimaera » 2022-07-27 15:16:18

Installed JWM version to my old 1.3GHz single core Celeron 2GB ram Toshiba Satellite; running it from a 16GB SDHC card - working well, & quite speedy considering the specs - good work! smile

#289 Re: Off-topic » What other distro are you using (besides devuan)? » 2022-07-22 20:25:47

Devuan on nearly all my many computers, I seem to collect them..... big_smile

Presently having a look at Void XFCE Live - seems like a good alternative - time will tell. wink

I have bought a couple of thin clients recently; they have only 16GB disks in them - first I installed Fatdog64 on them, but soon replaced with my regular Devuan Live. smile

Also checking out derivatives - Crowz & Star - really liking the minimalism of them - might end up using one of them instead of Devuan Live......

#290 Re: Off-topic » New ThinkPads will not boot Linux by default » 2022-07-09 08:50:35

That'll most likely turn more people over to other platforms, like Chromebooks, Apple Arm, & other ARM based like Raspberry Pi, or even to the new RISC machines that seem to be slowly appearing - typical MS tactics to try to keep people locked in!!!

WAKE UP MANUFACTURERS, there are other Operating Systems, better than 'Windows', to put on your equipment.

#291 Re: Devuan Derivatives » Lion Linux » 2022-07-01 16:46:40

you criticise a devuan derivative based on website graphics and a debian mention? really?

No! smile

I pointed out that all his info stated that it was Debian, & not Devuan - an oversight maybe - but this is the Devuan forum. big_smile

#292 Re: Devuan Derivatives » Lion Linux » 2022-06-30 17:09:28

All of your versions state "Debian 11 Bullseye" - not Devuan. sad

#293 Re: Other Issues » how to not install additional package when doing apt purge !? » 2022-06-24 08:24:26

Maybe, install xinit/startx (can't remember exact package name), then purge slim - the package manager knows that you have X installed & is trying to be 'helpful' by not breaking it, I expect.

#295 Re: Devuan Derivatives » Advice needed from non-US users regarding keyboard layouts » 2022-06-22 07:09:44

Ah, right, haven't actually run MIYO since that weird green pukey back drop, (not sure how long ago that was)..... big_smile big_smile big_smile

#296 Re: Devuan Derivatives » Advice needed from non-US users regarding keyboard layouts » 2022-06-21 07:25:00

As long as the keyboard maps are included, using setxkbmap, (or loadkeys in commandline), can be used to get your layout.

Maybe a note to this effect at start up would suffice(?). smile

#297 Re: Desktop and Multimedia » Using the Pragha Music Player with only alsa » 2022-06-19 08:36:33

Like it!

Even though I don't use it, (never actually heard of it, but might give it a try).

Thanks for posting the solution.

#298 Re: Off-topic » Your thoughts on: TheCaseForTheUsrMerge » 2022-06-10 08:53:13

I presume, if one wants to, that you can still install a minimum system, whether this USRmerge exists or not, so don't really see any problems.

Unless I've missed something, the actual file system will remain the same, but just have links from /bin to /usr/bin, etc.

We used to install some software to /opt in the old days, has anyone missed that habit(?). wink

#299 Re: Desktop and Multimedia » [SOLVED] edit music file properties as in Windows » 2022-06-07 18:11:42

There are several rippers for Linux, some will automatically add the metadata if you are connected to the internet.

Here's one such program - https://www.systutorials.com/docs/linux/man/1-grip/

#300 Re: Desktop and Multimedia » What games do you play on Devuan?? » 2022-06-04 09:20:06

These days, xpat2 & xshisen, with pysolfc in reserve. smile

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