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#326 Re: Packaging for Devuan » yt-dlp is very outdated » 2024-10-18 19:32:39
yt-dlp works with many different websites and is updated as frequently as is necessary and as such it is best to use the stand-alone version.
The stand-alone version is labeled "Platform-independent zipimport binary. Needs Python (recommended for Linux/BSD)" get it here:
https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp?tab=readme-ov-file#release-files
they also recommend using their modified ffmpeg, ffplay, and ffprobe(all three are in "ffmpeg"):
https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp?tab=readme-ov-file#strongly-recommended
and you can get the modified version of ffmpeg here:
https://github.com/yt-dlp/FFmpeg-Builds/releases
at the date/time of this post "ffmpeg-n7.1-latest-linux64-gpl-7.1.tar.xz" is the most current and the one we are using presently.
with the stand-alone version use python3 with yt-dlp so to check for available updates:
python3 yt-dlp -Uand to download a video
python3 yt-dlp video-url-goes-herethis is done in a terminal and is easiest if you are working in the directory where yt-dlp is located(to minimize length of command lines)
(just keep it in a directory/folder on your desktop and it will be close at hand for when you choose to utilize it)
make sure you don't have the debian/devuan version of yt-dlp installed as that would probably be/get confusing and the same can be said for ffmpeg/ffplay/ffprobe(which on our daedalus installation are all three located in /usr/bin/).
the yt-dlp github webpage is huge and has an incredible amount of information so you will probably want to scan the whole thing briefly but only focus on whatever your current task-at-hand is(and save the rest for your next adventure).
ps- i see there have been a few posts while i have been putting this together so there will probably be more than one method suggested.
#327 Re: Hardware & System Configuration » [SOLVED] How to remove security lock from a password protected SSD » 2024-10-18 16:25:18
have had the same experience several times over the years.
this webpost has helpful:
https://serverfault.com/questions/712849/how-to-unlock-an-ssd-disk-with-hdparm
also see these for faq and tools:
https://www.hdat2.com/hdat2_faq.html
https://www.hdat2.com/download.html
direct download link to pdf on creating a dos usb boot thumbdrive:
https://www.hdat2.com/files/Create_DOS_USB.pdf
#328 Re: Off-topic » The Joke Thread » 2024-10-18 05:31:51
if i didn't laugh, i would cry...just sayin'
most of humanity chooses apathy over empathy
war is the health of the state
two thousand, eight hundred, and thirty one pages...trail of tears indeed
#329 Re: Off-topic » The Joke Thread » 2024-10-17 23:23:32
#330 Re: Desktop and Multimedia » Firefox 128.3.1esr *not* clearing history on closing » 2024-10-17 06:02:24
if you are comfortable using Firefox "about:config" area, then you can start investigating by searching these one at a time. "resume" "reload" "restart" and any other keywords/phrases that might show what is happening.
please keep us posted on your progress as i am sure others will have the same situation!
#331 Re: Installation » HP 2133--Device freezes when connected to WLAN » 2024-10-15 15:26:36
wikipedia says those came with either a Broadcom 4311AG or Broadcom 4322AGN
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HP_2133_Mini-Note_PC
here is a link to a debian webpage referencing "bcm43xx":
https://wiki.debian.org/bcm43xx
#332 Re: Desktop and Multimedia » Transform cinnamon » 2024-10-12 07:37:50
subpar link, see:
https://www.reddit.com/r/redditdev/comments/nb5mlf/comment/jf3a93f/
or for the whole thread:
https://www.reddit.com/r/redditdev/comments/nb5mlf/
one more(and their suggestion doesn't work either):
https://www.reddit.com/r/redditdev/comments/kzoq8i/comment/gjsrrmg/
#333 Re: Installation » how restore default permissions root folder after copy OS to SSD? » 2024-10-10 15:24:15
regarding post number 8 in this thread.
i can no longer recommend PartedMagic after discovering multiple reports of very poor customer service.
see these links for just a few such instances:
https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/8k61r6/partedmagic_anyone_else_still_using_it_any/
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/partedmagic.com
edited: added more content
#334 Re: Installation » [SOLVED] Beowulf to Chimaera - precautions » 2024-10-10 15:23:26
regarding post number 11 in this thread.
i can no longer recommend PartedMagic after discovering multiple reports of very poor customer service.
see these links for just a few such instances:
https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/8k61r6/partedmagic_anyone_else_still_using_it_any/
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/partedmagic.com
edited: added more content
#335 Re: Off-topic » Thank you Devuan » 2024-10-08 16:17:15
Eric S. Raymond commentary from a few years back but still right on point:
slashdot snippet:
https://linux.slashdot.org/story/20/09/27/193250/eric-s-raymond-is-microsoft-switching-to-a-linux-kernel-that-emulates-windows
eric's commentary at his website:
http://esr.ibiblio.org/?p=8764
edited post: added content
another much earlier post regarding "Teen Sex vs. Adult Resentment" as food for thought and introspection:
http://esr.ibiblio.org/?p=78
#336 Re: Off-topic » Thank you Devuan » 2024-10-06 18:13:18
#337 Re: Other Issues » Book buying » 2024-09-30 17:24:09
for work or pleasure?
#338 Re: Devuan » takes 23 seconds to login or "su" [recent change] » 2024-09-29 10:20:33
perhaps adding a new user and checking for the delays there might yield insight?
#339 Re: Hardware & System Configuration » Daedalus MATE freezes sometime » 2024-09-22 21:52:00
when we worked on used equipment, we were always amazed at the poor condition of some units and that they even continued to provide functional operations. a good visual inspection(preferably with magnification and sufficient illumination) may offer some clues. cabling and their plugs should also be inspected(and perhaps switched with other "known-good" components). batteries and power adapters can also create intermittent problems.
sometimes searching for others who are also having similar problems(with your specific hardware or otherwise) may give additional clues to pursue possible corrective actions.
good luck and keep us posted on your progress!
#340 Re: Desktop and Multimedia » Appimage non functional as normal user » 2024-09-22 09:47:58
was this ever solved?
#341 Re: Off-topic » AI Safety » 2024-09-19 15:23:27
today's AI is certainly not the _same_ as grandma's AI, but it's not all that different either.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_during_World_War_II
also see:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_and_the_Holocaust
perhaps we will need to add pagers and walkie-talkies to the Ottawa Treaty...
https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/04/1135252
additional references:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottawa_Treaty
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-personnel_mine#See_also
https://news.slashdot.org/story/24/09/17/1721229/exploding-pagers-injure-thousands-across-lebanon
oh the humanity...indeed...
#342 Re: Installation » [SOLVED] deb.devuan.org doesn't respond » 2024-09-17 14:14:15
i keep my /etc/resolv.conf from being changed by forcing it with /etc/NetworkManager/conf.d/90-dns-none.conf
here is the note to myself that i left in /etc/resolv.conf
# created file with sudo nano
# /etc/NetworkManager/conf.d/90-dns-none.conf
# with contents:
# [main]
# dns=none
# then check with command:
# sudo NetworkManager --print-configand the only active line in /etc/resolv.conf is "nameserver 192.168.1.1"
i don't remember where i found out about that particular solution but this link might be helpful to future thread visitors:
https://www.networkmanager.dev/docs/api/latest/NetworkManager.html
as always, your mileage may vary
#343 Re: Hardware & System Configuration » [SOLVED] Anyone know how to get doas working properly on devuan? » 2024-09-17 13:49:51
#344 Re: Desktop and Multimedia » [SOLVED] safely remove xfce » 2024-09-05 08:48:25
searching the forum for "task-xfce-desktop" gives over a page of results.
adding "metapackage" narrows it down to three.
one of those three contained this threadpost by administrator fsmithred:
https://dev1galaxy.org/viewtopic.php?pid=321#p321
it should also be noted that there is a difference between using "purge" and "remove"
#345 Re: Installation » [SOLVED] Devuan bug #858 - just a heads-up » 2024-09-05 06:34:24
FUD at wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fear,_uncertainty,_and_doubt
and a link from that wiki:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_S._Raymond
which naturally reminded of:
https://dev1galaxy.org/viewtopic.php?id=2537
and a catchy tune(potential earworm?):
https://dev1galaxy.org/viewtopic.php?pid=14836#p14836
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earworm
enjoy
#346 Re: DIY » Removing Apparmor » 2024-09-04 11:08:27
speaking of sd cards reminded of:
https://forum.tinycorelinux.net/index.php/topic,26778.0.html
#347 Re: Installation » [SOLVED] Devuan bug #858 - just a heads-up » 2024-09-04 11:03:15
thanks for posting this! we'll keep watching for thread updates!
#348 Re: Off-topic » The Joke Thread » 2024-09-04 10:56:47
does anybody really know what time it is?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Does_Anybody_Really_Know_What_Time_It_Is
also see:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporal_paradox
and perhaps:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2631984-the-time-paradox
even deeper:
https://dev1galaxy.org/viewtopic.php?pid=46297#p46297
#349 Re: DIY » Removing Apparmor » 2024-09-04 10:41:02
as long as you are adequately backed-up, you can always make alterations and see what happens(especially after a warm-restart and/or cold-boot)
#350 Re: Installation » live iso not booting into graphical environment » 2024-09-01 21:11:56
from this webpage:
https://www.devuan.org/get-devuan
minimal-live: A full-featured, console-based recovery tool with a focus on accessibility for visually-impaired and blind users. Uses the refractainstaller.
you will have better experience with:
desktop-live: Explore the default Xfce desktop before installing. Then install easily and quickly from the live session using the refractainstaller. Firmware is installed but can easily be removed.
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