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#101 Re: Installation » low memory installation » 2021-05-18 14:57:03
Ok, thanks for the first tips!
I used zRam with Lubuntu. But with only 1GB Ram it is questionable whether it is of much use, especially when surfing. I had zRam configured to 25% of the Ram. I also had a 2GB swapfile. I worked with Chromium and found that there were always long waiting times, even blockages. It went better without zRam. I assume that zRam, swapfile and the browser cache do not coordinate and therefore all 3 together can cause a problem. Of course only with a small ram.
zswap would be of interest to me. So a swapfile that works with compression. This could speed up swapping, especially swapping back. But so far I haven't found any good instructions. It is apparently still very new and still under development. Maybe someone knows more?
I'm always grateful for further tips regarding low ram :-)
I did read that using zram can take a cpu performance hit, so this is where the slowdown might be.Ive never used zswap but its a kernel feature and you just need to enable it i believe?
See this tutorial >> https://rotelok.com/enable-zswap-in-linux/
#102 Re: Installation » low memory installation » 2021-05-18 07:35:50
Hi
I installed Devuan today, Beowulf 3.1. I have 1GB of ram and use a 2GB swapfile.
Which desktop should I choose? Which one is for little ram?
Which browser? Opera should be good with little ram?
Is there zswap for Devuan or is it even the default?
What other measures can I take to get the best result with 1GB?
Thanks for the tips :-)
I would do something similar to what bernie mentions for that amount of ram but you might get away with an lxde desktop environment, you would be better of with something like a window manager setup though if you wanted a gui setup. I dont really know how a fully equiped browser like opera would go, but there are some lightweight browsers around like dillo, netsurf, surf but they lack functionality of what opera would give you.
You should be able to use zram swap, see here >> https://wiki.debian.org/ZRam
I would get used to using terminal cli programs that dont use as much resources as gui programs as an added measure.
#103 Re: Installation » Kernel upgrade: apparmor and tomoyo » 2021-05-17 14:49:36
If not activated then this sort of config should be opt in even at the kernel level. Makes no sense to call it a security feature if it is not running as a security feature. Hope i got that right in my understanding?
#104 Re: Documentation » how to change desktop, grub, lightdm background ? » 2021-05-17 14:34:55
you would probably have to install them using update-alternatives if they are available and give a higher priority than the cinnabar theme.
#105 Re: Hardware & System Configuration » Questions on Setting Up Hardware/Software on a New Devuan System » 2021-05-17 14:27:06
dice wrote:sorry, just an acronym for "today i learned".
Np, just first time I come across this:)
So does anyone have Pulse-audio related advice?
Sub-questions:
Should I replace it? With Alsa?
Pulse & Wine?
Pulse & DAWs (digital audio interfaces)?
Create a new thread regarding pulseaudio/alsa related advice.
#106 Re: Off-topic » Show your desktop (rebooted) » 2021-05-17 13:33:53
btw that is a custom coronavirus tracker module, it's just a simple shell script tho.
Morbid, why would you want that in your statusbar and how factually accurate is it!
#107 Re: Other Issues » Tape drives » 2021-05-15 14:07:42
so is this thing attached to a floppy drive?
maybe you need fdutils?
# apt install fdutilsmight be problematic due to the usb connection of the tape drives.
Have a read of this here: https://www.linux.org/threads/how-do-i- … ive.33919/
I know yours is not a travan tape drive but could be a similar issue.
#108 Re: Other Issues » Tape drives » 2021-05-15 13:46:59
does dmesg give any hints maybe?
unplug and plug in while below command is running in a terminal.
# dmesg -wHalso is there any output when you do
# mt statusi found this with a search which may help...
#109 Re: Other Issues » Tape drives » 2021-05-15 13:23:16
Maybe try the gnu version? I dont know if there is a difference but when i installed mt-st i get 2 versions, mt-st and mt-gnu ??
#110 Re: Off-topic » Show your desktop (rebooted) » 2021-05-14 13:43:59
a ratpoison wm setup. I dont mind ratpoison, it is a no frills wm, all i am using for the panel is conky piped through dzen2.
here is the ratpoisonrc if anyone is interested.
# setting the escape key to the Windows key
escape Super_L
# look and feel
set border 2
set bargravity top
set barborder 2
set barpadding 1 1
set padding 3 22 2 2
set winname class
set fgcolor #cecece
set bgcolor #0c0c0d
set font -*-fixed-medium-r-*-*-15-*-*-*-*-*-iso10646-1
set bargravity nw
set wingravity center
set transgravity center
set unmanage dzen2
# programs
definekey top M-S-Return exec xterm
definekey top M-w exec firefox-esr
definekey top Print exec xterm -e scrot -cd 10
definekey top M-q exec pkill -U $(logname)
definekey top M-x exec exit.sh
definekey top M-C-p exec passmenu --type
definekey top M-p exec dmenu_run -b -nb '#bfbfbf' -nf '#0c0c0d' -sb '#0c0c0d' -sf '#cecece' -fn 'Mono-10'
# keys
unbind k
bind j focusdown
bind h focusleft
bind k focusup
bind l focusright
bind J exchangedown
bind H exchangeleft
bind K exchangeup
bind L exchangeright
bind semicolon colon
bind r restart
bind w windows
bind Escape abort
bind q only
bind b banish
rudeness 12
# custom keys
definekey top M-Tab next
definekey top M-ISO_Left_Tab prev
definekey top M-c kill
# workspaces
exec /usr/bin/rpws init 2 -k
exec rpws 1
exec /usr/bin/rpws init 6 -k
definekey top M-1 exec rpws 1
definekey top M-2 exec rpws 2
definekey top M-3 exec rpws 3
definekey top M-4 exec rpws 4
definekey top M-5 exec rpws 5
definekey top M-6 exec rpws 6
definekey top F1 rpwsm1
definekey top F2 rpwsm2
definekey top F3 rpwsm3
definekey top F4 rpwsm4
definekey top F5 rpwsm5
definekey top F6 rpwsm6
# autostart
exec xrdb -merge .Xresources
exec compton -b
exec dzen.sh
exec ~/.fehbg
# audio
definekey top XF86AudioRaiseVolume exec amixer -q set Master 5+
definekey top XF86AudioLowerVolume exec amixer -q set Master 5-
definekey top XF86AudioMute exec amixer -q set Master 0%
#Run box (sudo and apps launching)
definekey top C-space exec#111 Re: Hardware & System Configuration » Questions on Setting Up Hardware/Software on a New Devuan System » 2021-05-14 12:25:04
I loaded the live boot devuan and run gparted from that, resized and everything seems fine:)
I don't get this:
til about dds images
sorry, just an acronym for "today i learned".
#112 Re: Hardware & System Configuration » Questions on Setting Up Hardware/Software on a New Devuan System » 2021-05-14 11:14:50
yeah you will have to resize in a live environment with the partitions unmounted. Us a graphical live iso from the downloads section or any graphical debian based live image should suffice, i would recommend refracta linux myself.
https://sourceforge.net/projects/refracta/
^ not that link, too old.
This one >>> https://get.refracta.org/files/stable/
til about dds images 
#113 Re: Hardware & System Configuration » Questions on Setting Up Hardware/Software on a New Devuan System » 2021-05-14 10:45:20
It looks like I need to boot with Live install CD to run Gparted with mounted, running partitions. If I only change partition sizes sensibly, everything should be fine afterwards, right?
On the plus side I got some things working fine with wine. But some of them with no sound. Quick search linked the issues to Pulse Audio, which many seem to despise for generally being buggy and having delay. Should I use alsa or something else instead?
Also, is there any tool that allows viewing dds images without loading them to gimp?
yeah gparted should be able to resize partitions ok, might take awhile though. I think you need parted program for it work inside gparted, from memory anyhow.
sudo apt install partedi have no idea what to do with wine.
what is a dds image?
#114 Re: Off-topic » What are you reading/want to read ? » 2021-05-13 15:23:04
dice wrote:Totally agree andy, was not my intention to start anything political or religious. All i was pointing out is that history is repeating itself again in a new world.
If this surprises you, you haven't been paying attention.
not really, just mindful attention. I learn something new everyday, whether or not its good or bad i dont know, what i do know is that matter is an illusion.
#115 Re: Hardware & System Configuration » Questions on Setting Up Hardware/Software on a New Devuan System » 2021-05-13 15:04:18
most programs belong to root. Its a security feature.
home user files will mostly contain configs, artwork or music and video files, not executables that could damage a system or be used by third parties to hack you etc.
i would give 30 GB to root and the remainder to home. Just be aware of the size of the files you intend to download and install.
#116 Re: Off-topic » Music » 2021-05-13 14:38:50
The Cruel Sea - Black Stick
#117 Re: Hardware & System Configuration » Questions on Setting Up Hardware/Software on a New Devuan System » 2021-05-13 14:32:44
did you choose the size of the root partition or was it automatically added during install ?
I would give atleast 20-30GB to root.
I dont use synaptic so cant help there. Root partition will fill up if you are installing big packages sets, especially for gaming.
edit: if you want to resize the root partition, look into how to use https://linux.die.net/man/8/resize2fs
#118 Re: Hardware & System Configuration » Questions on Setting Up Hardware/Software on a New Devuan System » 2021-05-13 14:05:47
dice wrote:I dont know where to go from here sorry. I dont use wicd so im not much use, i rather command line apps like wpa-supplicant and iwd.
In wicd advanced options I found one about wpa-supplicant set to wext (with several other options).
Also found a guide saying if Wireless Interface is empty, set it to wlan0 (most common, but didn't work) or run iwconfig to find yours (resulted in command not found).
Any clue on those?
in wicd set the wireless interface to the adapter wlx28ee520d7ec2
that wlx interface is your tp link usb we got the address of from the command ip link.
#119 Re: Off-topic » What are you reading/want to read ? » 2021-05-13 13:57:48
Totally agree andy, was not my intention to start anything political or religious. All i was pointing out is that history is repeating itself again in a new world.
I would rather see both sides of that current conflict be at peace, but it is unlikely.
Ok nuff of that.
Im currently reading
Civilized To Death - The Price Of Progress.
#120 Re: Hardware & System Configuration » Questions on Setting Up Hardware/Software on a New Devuan System » 2021-05-13 13:51:23
Still nothing comes up.
Edit:
In Wicd Preferences,
Wireless Interface is empty
Wired Interface says usb0
I dont know where to go from here sorry. I dont use wicd so im not much use, i rather command line apps like wpa-supplicant and iwd.
#121 Re: Hardware & System Configuration » Questions on Setting Up Hardware/Software on a New Devuan System » 2021-05-13 13:24:29
You might need this firmware package.
sudo apt install firmware-ath9k-htcreboot and see if you can see any other networks in wicd popup.
#122 Re: Hardware & System Configuration » Questions on Setting Up Hardware/Software on a New Devuan System » 2021-05-13 13:07:10
I'm using friend's smartphone both for tethering and wireless hotspot. No router here.
I can't see the wireless network even when I'm not connected through tethering. Should I completely close tethering from the phone? I guess create new ad-hoc network won't help right?
do you see anyone elses networks like a list of surrounding wifi networks, there essids?
it sort of defeats the purpose if you use the smartphone in tethered mode to gain wireless capability through the hotspot of the same phone think, but i have never done this so im in uncharted territory.
#123 Re: Hardware & System Configuration » Questions on Setting Up Hardware/Software on a New Devuan System » 2021-05-13 12:49:46
It returns nothing (It's hotspot btw, not through a rooter if this influences anything).
I also can't find it in wicd nor create a new wireless connection through it. Anything added becomes wired and I can't find an option to change to wireless.
i think you need to disconnect wired first and then try connecting wireless.
Do you see wireless essid's like your own hotspot.
Not sure if i understand but are you trying to use your smartphone as a wireless hotspot?
#124 Re: Hardware & System Configuration » Questions on Setting Up Hardware/Software on a New Devuan System » 2021-05-13 12:36:31
so what is happening when you try to connect through wicd?
let us know the output of below command.
sudo ip link set wlx28ee520d7ec2 up#125 Re: Hardware & System Configuration » Questions on Setting Up Hardware/Software on a New Devuan System » 2021-05-13 11:37:09
If you have synaptic gui running that will cause it, close synaptic then rerun command.
ill be back in and hour or so. good luck
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