Linux, GNU/Linux, free software...

The original post: /r/linux by /u/aquanoid1 on 2024-12-26 16:26:10.

Regardless of distro Linux is like two operating systems. One is a beautiful headless system filled with a rich and modular ecosystem, the other is a fragmented desktop mess. Wayland/X11, Pulseaudio/Pipewire, Qt/GDK, etc.

Why can't we have a modular and unified desktop server instead of separate display/audio servers? A user could hot swap different components, like, the display component, the audio component, the compositor component, the window manager component, the accessibility component, the global keyboard shortcuts component, the tab switcher component, the panel component, and so on.

IMO this would be better than different desktop environments.

The original post: /r/linux by /u/MohamedABBJ on 2024-12-26 14:46:56.

As the title says today on 2023 I started using Linux on my laptop, started with Ubuntu and switched to Debian 3 months ago, and I'm not thinking of going back to windows, I love this OS, and keep learning even more about it everyday.

Long live to Linux!

The original post: /r/linux by /u/xTouny on 2024-12-26 11:14:17.

Hello,

PineNote seems the only eink tablet targeting linux hackers, whom would modify and extend the eink ecosystem.

1. Question. Is there any development community around PineNote?

reMarkable is heavily hacked as in reMarkable Awesome List but the company's design of the OS is clearly against it.

1. Question. Why are people extending an OS whose values don't comply with FOSS?

Supernote is a great product, centered around empowering the user. For example, to back-up notes, you can just copy-paste .note files, similar to backing-up a markdown file! Some hobbyists attempted to extend it as in Supernote Awesome List but the community is very small.

In this thread a product manager replied for the decision of Android:

I'm a Linux fan like many Supernote users.

I started the Supernote brand three years ago. I did not hesitate to use the Linux system.

We found most commercial applications and libraries are only available for Windows /Ios/ Android platforms, but except Linux. So we applied Android for this direction.

1. Question. Do you think Supernote deserves a support from the Linux community?
2. Question. Could the Linux Foundation initiate an open standard for eink development toolkit and libraries?

I don't mind using Android as a Linux fan, but I want to enjoy the freedom of Linux.

The original post: /r/linux by /u/gabriel_3 on 2024-12-26 09:22:44.

The original post: /r/linux by /u/mcAlt009 on 2024-12-26 07:13:57.

I tend to dual boot my systems and while I understand not every use case will be supported, I just saw two separate distros fail to install using suggested settings.

I really like CachyOS on my Legion Go, so I figured it would be a great option on my new laptop. Before knowing I'd keep it, I had just used the OEM 512 GB SSD. CachyOS got the whole thing and all was well.( Use Plasma , the other desktops have weird issues).

Then after I fell in love with the device, I decided to upgrade my SSD to a 2TB( on 2280 drives this is like 90 to 100$). Reinstalled Windows and then left a full 1TB empty for CachyOS.

Tell CachyOS to use its guided share a drive partioning. It either tried to use the Windows EFI drive , or created one that was too small. The install failed.

To be honest this wasn't too surprising since it also fails when trying to dual boot on the Go.

The fix is to manually create two patterns.

One BTFS with / as the mount point, and a second FAT32 drive with /boot as the mount point and the boot flag. I gave it a full 4GB which should be more than enough.

Cool. While this is what I ultimately did, I wanted to play dumb.

I deleted the Cachy partition and started up the Open Suse Tumbleweed installer ( which I don't particularly like since it's not a live USB environment - it's a good idea to test you're wifi, etc ).

Tumbleweed basically failed with the same error. Ran out of space using the guided install with a full 1TB free.

Now to be clear, I now have a dual boot CachyOS / Windows( updating BIOS without the OEM's Windows only application is extremely hard, although I dual boot for other reasons) machine and I'm happy.

But I can't imagine this being a fun experience for non technical people. If I didn't know what I was doing I'd of given up( even worse the installer will still leave an unbootable Linux install taking up half your drive, knowing to delete this partion so Windows can reclaim it isn't exactly easy).

The original post: /r/linux by /u/Aggravating-Tip69 on 2024-12-26 04:27:29.

i wanted to ask what can i do if i used to have a micrsosoft store purchased apps\games and now i use linux, how can i get them, is there something i can do with the license or something...

i use ubuntu 20.04.1

thanks

The original post: /r/linux by /u/Allan_Walk on 2024-12-26 04:20:58.

Me and my sister were visiting our parents for Christmas, and my dad has been complaining about his laptop being slow all year, so I decided to buy a SATA SSD to install Fedora 41 XFCE for him. I used my laptop to install and setup everything, when I was done, we went to our parents home and I helped him switch the HD for the SSD, he was so happy with the results that he said he was proud of me all day, telling all his friends about it.

Just wanted to share this Christmas story with you guys.

In case anyone is curious, he has a Samsung NP275E4E, this laptop is famous for not letting users enter BIOS, so if you have one and want to install linux, I recommend using another PC to setup everything.

The original post: /r/linux by /u/Worried-Attention-43 on 2024-12-26 01:38:33.

Serious question, does it make sense and if which certification would be a good start? I have been thinking about this for quite some time and wonder if getting certified is actually a thing? I am looking at CompTIA Linux+ and LPIC right now. Thank you and Happy Holidays season.

The original post: /r/linux by /u/otto_delmar on 2024-12-25 22:47:38.

I see so many posts of users having their Linux installations borked by kernel updates. That's the context of the question. I'm guessing that very new hardware can benefit from such updates. But how about anything that's 3+ years old? Wouldn't it be better just to never update the kernel if the setup is working perfectly fine?

EDIT: Guys, this isn't meant as a provocation. I really don't fully understand this. That's why I'm asking.

The original post: /r/linux by /u/IntuitiveMotherhood on 2024-12-25 21:58:58.

My husband does this. He says he wants something, adds it to a list somewhere, and eventually forgets why he wanted it.

Well, I got him one of his listed items for Christmas. It was this thing:

• AiTrip EEPROM BIOS USB Programmer CH341A + SOIC8 Clip + 1.8V Adapter + SOIC8 Adapter for 24 25 Series Flash

I casually brought up a BIOS USB programmer, and he said he’s not sure what he’d use such a thing for.

He’s into programming, data engineering, and Linux. He has several old computers laying around as a sort of “homelab” thing. Any idea what he might have wanted that for? I worry he’s going to open his present and have no memory of why he originally wanted this thing. It would be nice if I could give him cool ideas in that moment—but I literally have no idea.

Can anyone help? What stuff does a BIOS USB programmer usually gets techy guys excited about?

The original post: /r/linux by /u/gulond on 2024-12-25 20:38:38.

I recently migrated to Linux on my A485 Thinkpad with a 2500u Ryzen and have been trying to improve its battery life.

Initially I tried using TLP, which many people online seem to be recommending. It seems like a great tool with great configuration options, but looking around the config I noticed most of the tweakable values seemed to be specifically for Intel chips.

I still figured I'd give it a shot and checked out some stats by monitoring powertop.

Using TLP powerstat reported a discharge rate between 6-7 watts when idle (Linux Mint, Cinnamon). Making recommended tweaks (mostly just setting stuff on Battery mode to powersave or equivalent) I couldn't really make a difference on the reported discharge rate.

I then switched over to auto-cpufreq and by default the idle discharge rate went as low as 5.7 watts, so it seems to me that auto-cpufreq is able to scale the cpu's state a bit better.

Of course I realize that these stats are not measured too accurately and I don't want to seem that I'm making a statement on which of these tools is better, I was simply wondering if anyone had noticed something simliar or had more knowledge regarding these tools and their compatibility with AMD cpus.

Overall, with these tools battery life on Linux seems to be at least 0,5h better than on win10!

The original post: /r/linux by /u/Alexander_Selkirk on 2024-12-25 17:37:13.

The original post: /r/linux by /u/CleanIssue3118 on 2024-12-25 14:22:42.

The original post: /r/linux by /u/NayamAmarshe on 2024-12-25 13:54:00.

The original post: /r/linux by /u/ExaHamza on 2024-12-25 08:26:34.

Manual installations, through the CLI, are better, giving more control building a system tailored to you needs and hardware, more customization, more minimalist and less problematic than GUI. The only obstacle is learning how to do them on each of the Linux-based systems.

The original post: /r/linux by /u/Amr_Monier on 2024-12-25 07:15:59.

I have been a Linux user for 5 years now tried multiple distros most of them were ubuntu based and some where not. But i have never use arch and always have been curious about it. But it's confusing me that I see many people complaining about the AUR and the risk that comes with it since it's maintained by the community and you can have multiple builds for the same app, also some apps may not be available on it. But at the same time I found some articles and discussions saying the exact opposite that AUR is one of the strong features about Arch and since being maintained by the community apps can be updates faster to keep up with the official release. So as an Arch user what is your take on it, why are you using it? What limitation or cons have you faced with it?

I'm just looking for more clarification before making a switch from Ubuntu for work setup [software engineer]

The original post: /r/linux by /u/BotargaDeDoctorSimk on 2024-12-25 07:05:05.

The original post: /r/linux by /u/Alexander_Selkirk on 2024-12-25 06:54:39.

The original post: /r/linux by /u/jezek_2 on 2024-12-25 04:26:15.

Hello, I'm working on a web browser that focuses on being truly lightweight and designed for privacy.

At some point I've realized that much of the complexity and resource requirements of web browsers comes from JavaScript. This is because every part needs to be dynamic and optimized for speed.

So a few years ago I've started to work on a web browser that intentionally doesn't implement JavaScript, instead it contains an updated set of scripts that fix and improve various websites.

I've been using this approach using a proxy server for a few years as my primary way of web browsing with good results. It uses a whitelist approach where no resources are loaded from different domains by default (the fix scripts can override it to load images from CDNs, etc.). This avoids any trackers by default.

You can find more details on the homepage of the project:

https://www.fixbrowser.org/

I'm currently running a fundraiser to get it really going. All the foundation blocks are there it just needs some more work. Any support is welcome.

The original post: /r/linux by /u/unixbhaskar on 2024-12-25 03:34:03.

The original post: /r/linux by /u/feelosofee on 2024-12-25 01:01:10.

Dear Visualz Team,

I am writing this open letter to raise awareness and request clarification regarding certain technical and security practices observed in your application.

In earlier versions of the .deb package distributed for Linux, it appears that the post-installation script set Chromium (embedded within your Electron-based application) as setuid root. This approach raises serious concerns due to the potential security risks it introduces to users' systems.

Additionally, I couldn’t help but notice striking similarities between Visualz and PhotoMosh/Mosh-Pro (developed by Airtight Interactive). The interface, effects, and general functionality suggest that Visualz may have drawn heavily from PhotoMosh, which has recently evolved into Mosh-Pro with audio-reactive effects.

While inspiration is common in software development, PhotoMosh/Mosh-Pro operates with a more transparent and ethical approach, offering clear documentation, no invasive practices, and a competitive pricing model. This transparency contrasts starkly with the concerns raised about Visualz, especially regarding the lack of communication about risky practices like setuid root modifications.

To foster transparency and build trust within the community, I kindly ask for clarification on the following points:

1. What was the technical reasoning behind setting Chromium as setuid root?
2. Is this practice still present in the latest versions of Visualz?
3. What security measures have been implemented to mitigate the risks associated with such modifications?
4. How does Visualz differentiate itself from PhotoMosh/Mosh-Pro, given the apparent similarities?

Referencing Background Information:

• Official website: visualzstudio.com
• Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

This letter is shared on public forums to engage the community of potential and current users. I hope you will take this opportunity to respond, clarify, and address these concerns transparently.

For those exploring software for audio-reactive visual performances, I recommend considering the following open-source projects that prioritize transparency and user empowerment:

• modV: A powerful, open-source, modular visual performance tool designed for live visuals.
• Ossia Score: An interactive sequencer for intermedia authoring, allowing precise scripting of interactive scenarios.
• Chataigne: A free, open-source software designed to synchronize and control various devices and software for live performances and interactive installations.

All of those apps are nowadays super-easy to install and unobtrusive to the stability of your system, as they are available either as AppImages or Flatpaks.

After decades in this field, we are finally witnessing the moment when Linux is truly able to shine in the realms of media manipulation, high-performance audio and graphics processing, gaming, and beyond. So let's not settle for anything less than tools that respect our systems, our security, and our creative freedom.

The original post: /r/linux by /u/unixbhaskar on 2024-12-25 00:59:50.

Side note:

I wonder what you will do with your Linux configuration for betterment. It may not be general, but it is very environment-specific.

Something on the line:

Do you change stuff for the sake of changing aka showing off to the world?

How often do you change your underlying environment? Day-to-day operating env?

Why are the main constraints you find annoying? Don't write history, just a precise one.

........

The list could have go on and on...but I had to stop because there was enough for people to say.

The original post: /r/linux by /u/pikoro09 on 2024-12-25 00:27:42.

Keys like Esc ando CapsLock work just fine.

I've run wev to print the key names and even though the print key press outputs "Print", the mapping is not working.

Did anyone face this issue? Any ideas? Thanks.

The original post: /r/linux by /u/TheTwelveYearOld on 2024-12-24 23:40:24.

Personally I don't watch videos on software (except for skimming tutorials) since I prefer to learn about topics with written tutorials or Reddit. Software influencers have been on the rise for the past several years, everything from grifters claiming they can help you start an SWE career, to ones that make tutorials and showcases on software.

I'm more interested in hearing about the later. I came across found this discussion: What can we learn from Neovim’s rise in popularity? : emacs, with comments claiming that Youtubers like ThePrimeagen have helped a lot with making Neovim popular. I crossposted it to r/neovim and many so far many users there said that they found Neovim through ThePrimeagen's videos.

The original post: /r/linux by /u/gabriel_3 on 2024-12-24 22:39:42.