thanks, i am not needing zoom atm, but might later one and will test.
have not understood your patches, but can hopefully adapt to it.

what does it mean "firefox developer edition is being updated by another instance"?

does the firefox develper auto-update?

thank you,
patch 1 & 2 gave error (with 2.39.5 at line 22 & 23 respectively) , but the build went through ~
very pleased!!!
you made browsing a lot more pleasant ~ think if ever there be an devuan award, it should go söso
toyou!

https://ibb.co/vC5qJDMK

you could install the missing headers simply by inserting

sudo apt install linux-headers-$(uname -r)

and it should find the correct ones needed for you.

"i am sure there is a point in all of this"

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Firefox-V … deo-Merged

,

iut is not directly related, but its a strange world out there!

https://download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/mobi … re_PCs.pdf

tend to download the full devuan iso instead of netinstsall.iso ; it is usually the faster method, provided you have good internet connection; but it should not change your outcome; where netiinst can fail, the full iso could succeed ().
also, automaticl installation for a newcomer should suffice; but to be honest, even after 10+ years of linux use,
have not really understood the mannual partition or how it is done properly;
things seem to change; once there was a big swap, then a small , now it is even done without swap;
then there is the other option lvm-manager etc;

but if you had windows first and want just linux, would go into bios and "safe-delete" the nvme first,
plus eventually delete the secureboot-keys, but it should not be necessary.
good luck + tidiings in your favour.

one safe bet with desktop computer is always to go into BUOS and press F5 or F8 for default setting;
afterwards you can attempt to install Linux in UEFI or Legacy Modo depending on your needs.
found that with Linux the most failsafe has been to install from burned DVD-iso's , but modern .iso not always find enough space on a 4.7-GB-DVD or even 8.5-GB-DVD;
Devaun is here a notable exception; but had bit more problem lately with installing Devuan 6 than before;

you just need make sure that your eventual Windows installation and Linux are installed the same method (UEFI or legacy BIOS), otherwise grub won't see them vis-a-vis.

if you have a newer computer, it will most certainly be with UEFI (even UEFI only);
sometimes Microsoft forces on certain Windows pre-installed OEM-PC Secure-Boot setting, which makes it ab it more difficult to install Linux, but eventually you will succeed.

somtimes use vpn to connect to other countries when the content is otherwise not available;

it is a bit of nuiscane in 2026, but glad to be able to access the content.

if you want, you could test proton-vpn which also function for devuan, but the install is bit buried in the many sections;

you need however to sign up with them for a free account first, if you want touse their services.

https://protonvpn.com/support/linux-vpn-setup

then you can login and download a server.config from the free ones available (several countries available) (speeds are good).

you can either choose a openvpn or wireguard file.

previoiusly used this section here

How to manually configure OpenVPN CLI
https://protonvpn.com/support/linux-openvpn

if this does not function for you, you should be able to connect via wireguard.
https://protonvpn.com/support/wireguard-linux

but be aware that atleast on KDE this wireguard thing tend to automatically connect to vpn thereafter, so you need to deselect the autoconnect in connection manager thereafter.

used to pay for the services sometime, but the free service is perfectly usable;

they are happy to help out, but clearly the service is more oriented towards (ubuntu)/(debian)(fedora) users etc.

as of 2026, it still function well with devuan.

good luck if you wannt tu try it out.

have an older android "smartbox" with an rk3328 (or rk3318?) ; have never attempted to install libreelec on it; but shelved some quick time ago, since it made me feel uneasy, with wifi+bluetooth on board; those are difficult to disable; and good luck finding a "cheap box " amlogic without wifi-bluetooth.

had bought as an upgrade the newly odroid c5, (40 dollar) at the time, but now prices went up (around 68 dollar). it is very capable little "box", but not so refined , yet. if you can find a good deal , it is worth considering. (has also support for av1 codec).(if you need importing it, can become bit expensive, but i think if you want a good non-smart-option, it could be a worthy companion).

using a odroid n2+ with core-elec  on a non-smart tv ≤≥ liking it very much, functional for youtube, netflix, prime etc
but sometimes things break Z the soundbar howeveis bit-smart with bluetooth that seem always active when powered on, which is a nuisance, but the sound is good and subwoofer wired. wished could make use of less of less wires, get rid of LED TV (strainging the eyes) but for the moment, thats the setup.