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#76 Re: Installation » [SOLVED] Devuan Daedalus apt install problem » 2023-11-12 13:38:16

Well, THAT was a nice fuckup in my list... I had c&p 2 commands, which resulted in a "install" inside the list. sorry for bothering.

#77 Re: Installation » [SOLVED] Devuan Daedalus apt install problem » 2023-11-12 12:58:41

I used the netinstall image. Did do an update (which kinda logically results in no new packages).
I used the root user (I normally don't add users during the install, but afterwards to have the same uids for my users in my network)

#78 Installation » [SOLVED] keyboard layout on cli not changing » 2023-11-12 12:45:32

mclien
Replies: 1

Though I'm pretty sure I choosed a german keyboard-layout during installation, I'm stuck with an US layout (at least on cli, haven't installed x so far).
the usual

dpkg-reconfigure keyboard-configuration

doesn't seem to work either (still US after an re-login).
(root and normal user)

#79 Installation » [SOLVED] Devuan Daedalus apt install problem » 2023-11-12 12:40:43

mclien
Replies: 3

Just on my way to install Daedalus on a new machine.

Strange thing is; After an minimal install I'm used to install a bunch of packages I usually use, like:

apt install pack1 pack2 ....

I can use this when installing a single package, but using it in the above way I end up with:

E: Unable to locate package install

Using apt-get instead of apt gives the same result. Did I miss a change in the usage of apt?

#80 Installation » lingering boot problems after installation (just to share exoerience) » 2023-07-08 16:38:28

mclien
Replies: 0

I had problems after the first install:
https://dev1galaxy.org/viewtopic.php?id=5700
Which seemed to be solved, but had ongoing problems with the next boots. It was mainly erratic, some (but not all) the situations I faced:
-Grub text prompt (instead of the menu)
-just a blinking cursor
-(after messing with the BIOS/UEFI): "no OS detected"
-in rescue mode: "cannot mount /dev/sda2. Device is busy" in the logs

Messed around in the bios which made system unbootable at all.

In the end, what I found as the source was the hardware installation of the system disk (ssd):
I have a rackmount case with hot swappable 3,5" bays.
So the signal line from the board to the ssd was like this:
boardconnector -> satacable -> backplane connector -> bay connector -> HDD Adapter 2,5to3,5 -> ssd connector (that makes 4 connector links in the chain.
Connected the ssd with the sata cable directly to the board (2 connector links) and the system boots like a charm)

My main suspect is the 2,5to3,5 adapter, since the hdds in the bays seem to work fine.
Still a pain to know I have to disassemble the case, if I ever have to replace the system disk, though

#81 Re: Desktop and Multimedia » VeraCrypt installation method? » 2023-06-28 19:38:27

Hm, I got something wrong, I guess.
Tried the ..-gtk3-gui and was asked for admin rights. Does this work only with sudo rights? So do I need to have the user in sudoers?
EDIT:
Still missing something.
I change in the dir

./veracryp-..-setup-gtk3-gui

I get a (gtk) popup, which asks my pw,
I get an ok for uncompressing the installer
While the 2nd terminal just gives a "Press retun to exit"

That's all. No idea where I'm lost here..

#83 Desktop and Multimedia » VeraCrypt installation method? » 2023-06-28 17:55:57

mclien
Replies: 6

as I need a usb stick, which should be encrypted and be usable on Linux and Windows my search came up with VeraCrypt.

I read some here in the forum, too. But I'm missing what the method for installation should be.
I didn't find it with apt, so according to the VeraCrypt website it leaves me with the tar.gz installation or deb-packages.

Has anyone experience to share on that?

#84 Hardware & System Configuration » nfs setup server and client (nit permanently in the network) » 2023-05-22 15:49:51

mclien
Replies: 4

It has been a while since I set up nfs.
So:
I install nfs-kernel-server on the server and nfs-common on the server and client.
Normally I would put the nfs-mount in the clients /etc/fstab, but IIRC that will make the startup of the client very slow (waiting for the timeout), when not in that network (like a notebook on the road).

Or did I get that wrong all together?

#85 Re: Installation » [solved] partioning server/NAS » 2023-05-18 17:02:12

Seems it was just a failed grub install. fstab, crypttab and mdadm looked unsuspicious, so I just re-installed grub. May be I had the partition wrong. Working now, but it is really slow loading the initramfs. But since it will be my NAS, that isn't a real problem (maybe I should have spend a bit more for the RAM, it's just 4GB).

#86 Re: Installation » [solved] partioning server/NAS » 2023-05-11 17:39:18

Well, that will be kinda tedious. But the way would be, booting a live system, mounting the encrypted / fs
Or do I miss an easier way here?

#87 Re: Installation » [solved] partioning server/NAS » 2023-05-10 19:23:38

Well, as usual I fail to get a working installation.
I end up with "Kernel panic - not syncing: VFS: Unable to mount root fs on unknown-block(0,0)"

This is what I tried:
2 hdds ->md0 ->encrypted volume -> 2 logical volumes -> /data (ext4) and swap
1 ssd -> /boot (unencrypted, ext2) ; 2 partitions: encrypted -> vg -> lv -> both ext4 / and /home

Installation went through just fine (I skipped the random write on the disks since it would take ages for 16TB). Installed grub without UEFI enforced by default choice

#88 Re: Installation » [solved] partioning server/NAS » 2023-05-09 18:50:00

That seems to be a good idea. So System on the ssd without swap. RAID assembled from the 2 hdd and a swap file on that. Do you know if that can be done in one run during the installation?

BTW: I use netinstall (like allways, since my first etch install). As for encryption, yes I'm aware it only works turned off, but I doubt anyone is able to unmount it from my rack inside the antique wooden desk and keep it running. My backup hdd is encrypted and usually placed inside a safe-deposid box.

#89 Installation » [solved] partioning server/NAS » 2023-05-08 12:32:33

mclien
Replies: 9

I'm a bit lost about my partition concept.
Hardware:
1 ssd (240GB) for the OS
2 HDD (14TB each) as the data storage as RAID 1

So the RAID is easy, that will be a encrypted Volume

I will just use a minimal install, plus nfs and cups (for the 2 printers).

The OS should also be encrypted, but I'm unsure weather to do just an encryoted partition or manual.  And do I set up a swap partition at all (do you do this at all nowadays and with ssd?)

#90 Re: Installation » from Debian Wheezy to Devuan? » 2023-04-24 11:06:35

Just that I don't missunderstand. You did that directly from a debian wheezy to the devuan merged jessy?

#91 Installation » from Debian Wheezy to Devuan? » 2023-04-22 13:03:58

mclien
Replies: 3

Yeah, I know... embarrassing enough to post here.

So: It is a wheezy install. But since is has 2 RAID 1 crypted volumes, I'd like to avoid a new install..

I thought to try to update from wheezy to debian jessy and than to devuan beowulf and up to chimeara.

Bad idea?  Any hints appreciated.

EDIT: Well, I answer myself. For some additional reasons it is. Searching a suitable mainboard for a NAS setup now.
Hard to find with my wishlist.
4 x SATA
-1x m2 sata
NO Intel board
integrated cpu prefered

Was aiming for pine Quartz4 plus Sata card over the PCIe slot. But can'T find a place to get that board..

#92 Hardware & System Configuration » [solved] thinkcentre radeon r2 only 480x640 resolution » 2023-04-10 19:08:37

mclien
Replies: 1

I used the Devuan live version (chomera) on that machine, bios states it is:
AMD E2-9000e Radeon r2.

The settings-display tool let me change nothing, firmware-amd-graphics is installed.

EDIT: bad DP to DVI adapter.

#93 Re: Desktop and Multimedia » fluxbox: no window decoration in firefox and thunderbird » 2023-01-11 07:43:45

So there are 3 ways, as far as I see it. (or at least for me.)
- there might be a bug fix for the fluxbox Version in bookworm/daedalus (bug fixing is still done after freeze, right?).
- compile v1.4 myself (might be a PITA)
- use another window manager

#94 Re: Desktop and Multimedia » fluxbox: no window decoration in firefox and thunderbird » 2023-01-09 18:01:50

Seems to be this:
https://sourceforge.net/p/fluxbox/bugs/1182/
So, fluxbox 1.4.0 seems to solve that issue.
Any suggestions which is the best path to choose with this?

#95 Re: Desktop and Multimedia » fluxbox: no window decoration in firefox and thunderbird » 2023-01-08 21:47:29

Maybe I got that wrong (or simply don't know enough about it).
My point is: the problem occurred after I updated from chimaera to chimaera and the question is, if that helps to find out, which package update causes the trouble, but I don't know if and how that is possible. 

What I can say: with 2 up to date versions of chimaera, amd64 has the problem, i386 has not.

And: installing gtk3-nocsd makes the problem worse (as in all windows have the problem then, not only FF/thunderbird)

#96 Re: Desktop and Multimedia » fluxbox: no window decoration in firefox and thunderbird » 2023-01-08 20:12:19

I hadn't the problem before the update, tough.
Is there a way to get the previous versions of packages before the update? (like for gtk, fluxbox, xorg, Iguess)

EDIT:
I have 2 PC (both Thinkpads) installed pretty much the same. (chimaere with fluxbox).
a T43 (IBM), i386
a T460p (Lenovo), amd64

Only the amd64 machine has the problem, the i386 doesn't lose the framing/controls (the i386 has less packages installed)

#97 Re: Desktop and Multimedia » fluxbox: no window decoration in firefox and thunderbird » 2023-01-08 19:51:43

fsmithred wrote:

Is this an issue with client-side decorations? If so, make sure gtk3-nocsd is installed.

Not sure how I would figure out if that is the problem.
I'll try that one on the live system. I'm a bit irritated, since it wasn't necessary before on chimaera.
EDIT:
1) glad I did that on the live system.. after installing gtk3-nocsd and using arandr every window has the problem, not just FF/Thunderbird
2) I can confirm to have the problem only with fluxbox, xfce has no problem (also using arandr there)
(sorry missed your edit of the previous post)

#98 Re: Desktop and Multimedia » fluxbox: no window decoration in firefox and thunderbird » 2023-01-08 18:44:26

Thanks again (pw change tip). Here is my status with the live ISO:
->instaling firefox and arandr
-default XFCE: no problem in both cases (before and after using arandr/xrandr)
-additional install of fluxbox, logout and start fluxbox session: FF works fine. Using arandr -> same problem, FF without any windowframes (thus no moving/resizing/focus etc.)

#99 Re: Desktop and Multimedia » fluxbox: no window decoration in firefox and thunderbird » 2023-01-08 12:22:48

Thanks for that. Do I have to use the "load to RAM" option from the liveCD or will the install take place in RAM anyways?

/etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/ is empty, so it seems I haven't messed around there. Neither is that an option, as I use the NB on the road from time to time.

(your avatar brings back old memories btw)

#100 Re: Desktop and Multimedia » fluxbox: no window decoration in firefox and thunderbird » 2023-01-08 11:49:03

Next investigation steps:
- Test on a different Notebook (fresh install). Used the .fluxbox from fresh install and the one from the one from the machine, which has the problem. Firefox works fine in both cases.
- did a "apt autoremove" in the problem machine: still the same problem.
I try to remember, if I ever did some manual config in the xorg files...

Guess I should try a live Devuan on the problem machine. Can I choose fluxbox directly from the live CD?

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