Re: [DNG] Orange Pi Zero/Orange Pi PC
On Mon, 15 Jun 2020 21:35:40 +0100 tux...@sapo.pt wrote: > The devuan images are tested, > And so, I personally, advise always to stick with its kernels, but > anyone is free to mix what they want too :) The Armbian kernel works fine. Remember there is no Beowulf image yet for the OPi-Zero. > That in so many boards,... it could be a batch that went wrong, or > badly designed boards.. Must be someting like that. One of these board just stopped replying to pings and is not accessible through ssh, but each night it sends an email telling me there are updates for that board. I'm running Devuan Beowulf with an Armbian kernel and a "performance" governor. Someone said that switching to "performance" seems to resolve the issue. R. -- richard lucassen https://contact.xaq.nl/ ___ Dng mailing list Dng@lists.dyne.org https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng
Re: [DNG] Ascii to Beowulf upgrade - 32% slowdown !
On Sun, 14 Jun 2020 08:46:48 +0200 Riccardo Mottola via Dng wrote: > Hi, > > On 6/12/20 9:21 PM, Steve Litt wrote: > >> Maybe try ;https://make-linux-fast-again.com/ kerneloptions to > >> disable all spectre and meltdown stuff > > I hope you mean the preceding as a diagnostic test and not as a > > solution. > > > first, diagnostic on what is slowing down and stealing performance in > such a significant way. > > second, it could be also acceptable as a solution: If a system like > laptop is not running multi-user, no virtual machines and you > consider the software running trusted, where are the risks? I think > only in the browser which runs "unknown" and "untrusted" stuff: The > only attack surface would be JavaScript (or Java, Flash or similar). > If, from what I read, the browser removed high resolution timers, > timing attacks needed to exploit these bugs are unlikely. > > Am I simplifying too much and overseeing some holes? In my opinion, yes. What if a browser didn't remove the high resolution timers? What if other software, currently considered "trusted", acts as a vehicle for the exploit? What if the badguys know more about exploits than you? Making sure you use the right browsers and only trusted apps in the face of a virus like this strikes me like wearing a mask and using plenty of hand cleaner and then hanging around in a meat packing plant. Yeah, you've taken all the precautions you know to take, but you've placed yourself right in the flight path of the virus. There's something else too. The OP measured 32% slowdown on one activity. We don't know whether that kind of performance is common to most activities. Removing protection against known exploits to cure a problem with an unknown cause and an unknown range is the ultimate in proceeding on an untested assumption. Until the root cause is known, no solution should be applied, and diagnostic tests should be performed in a safe manner. SteveT Steve Litt May 2020 featured book: Troubleshooting Techniques of the Successful Technologist http://www.troubleshooters.com/techniques ___ Dng mailing list Dng@lists.dyne.org https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng
Re: [DNG] Orange Pi Zero/Orange Pi PC
Citando richard lucassen via Dng : No, even cronjobs do not work or give segmentation fault. It must be the hardware. There must be a batch with these issues, I'm not the only one BTW. I wonder if it has got something to do with the wifi chip. A crash occurs earlier if you load the kernel module. That seems to be some problem with the rtc oscillator or so..hardware probably( I got a problem with my rpiv2 with its 26Mhz oscillator, its similar in nature with what you describe.. The ASCII image is ok, but I updated this image to Beowulf and I used Armbian kernel with it. But I fear it will crash again. Anyway, I just got some Rasberry Pi Zero-W now and I think I will stay with these boards. Remember I have also Orange Pi PC, different CPU, suffering from the same issues. The devuan images are tested, And so, I personally, advise always to stick with its kernels, but anyone is free to mix what they want too :) That in so many boards,... it could be a batch that went wrong, or badly designed boards.. ___ Dng mailing list Dng@lists.dyne.org https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng
Re: [DNG] eudev-related problems after Beowulf upgrade
On 6/15/20 12:15 PM, David Kuehling wrote: > > This is my diff: > > --- /etc/init.d/eudev 2019-02-09 13:22:24.0 +0100 > +++ /tmp/eudev2020-06-15 17:59:00.384481497 +0200 > @@ -210,6 +210,7 @@ > sleep 15 > fi > > +sleep 1s > log_action_begin_msg "Synthesizing the initial hotplug events" > if udevadm trigger --action=add; then > log_action_end_msg $? > > I just did another 5 boots and this patch indeed seems to fully fix the > problem in my case. > > If this does not work for you, maybe you need a longer delay? If you > boot from CD-ROM, then eudev (or other background processes) requiring > some random seeks during startup may easily exceed 1s. > > Does manually running 'udevadm trigger --action=add' after startup > mitigate the problem in your case? > > David > Yes, running 'udevadm trigger --action=add' after startup works. Adding 'sleep 10' where you put it also works. I had previously tried putting it at the end of the start case, and that didn't work. fsmithred 0xA73823D3094C5620.asc Description: application/pgp-keys ___ Dng mailing list Dng@lists.dyne.org https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng
Re: [DNG] eudev-related problems after Beowulf upgrade
> "fsmithred" == fsmithred writes: > On 6/15/20 11:23 AM, David Kuehling wrote: >>> "fsmithred" == fsmithred via Dng writes: >> >>> Workaround for now is to put the following line in /etc/rc.local: >> >>> /etc/init.d/eudev stop && /etc/init.d/eudev start >> >> Based on your suggestion I did some more tests and may have found the >> root cause of the issue. See >> >> https://bugs.devuan.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=483 >> >> Thanks again, >> >> cheers, >> >> David >> > Thanks for the testing and the bug report. I'd like to know exactly > where you put the 'sleep 1' because I tried adding sleep in a couple > of places, and it didn't help. This is my diff: --- /etc/init.d/eudev 2019-02-09 13:22:24.0 +0100 +++ /tmp/eudev 2020-06-15 17:59:00.384481497 +0200 @@ -210,6 +210,7 @@ sleep 15 fi +sleep 1s log_action_begin_msg "Synthesizing the initial hotplug events" if udevadm trigger --action=add; then log_action_end_msg $? I just did another 5 boots and this patch indeed seems to fully fix the problem in my case. If this does not work for you, maybe you need a longer delay? If you boot from CD-ROM, then eudev (or other background processes) requiring some random seeks during startup may easily exceed 1s. Does manually running 'udevadm trigger --action=add' after startup mitigate the problem in your case? David ___ Dng mailing list Dng@lists.dyne.org https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng
Re: [DNG] eudev-related problems after Beowulf upgrade
> "fsmithred" == fsmithred via Dng writes: > Workaround for now is to put the following line in /etc/rc.local: > /etc/init.d/eudev stop && /etc/init.d/eudev start Based on your suggestion I did some more tests and may have found the root cause of the issue. See https://bugs.devuan.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=483 Thanks again, cheers, David ___ Dng mailing list Dng@lists.dyne.org https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng
Re: [DNG] Boot hangs with usb disk active in fstab
On Mon, 15 Jun 2020 13:15:57 +0100 g4sra via Dng wrote: > > No need IMHO, it was the core issue... > > So you have solved the issue, great! Nope, we found a Quick and Dirty workaround -- richard lucassen http://contact.xaq.nl/ ___ Dng mailing list Dng@lists.dyne.org https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng
Re: [DNG] Devuan 3 running hot
On 6/15/20 3:37 AM, Gregory Nowak wrote: > On Sun, Jun 14, 2020 at 02:30:39PM +0200, d...@d404.nl wrote: >> Which is still quiet high. I would advise to renew the thermal paste on >> your processor. I can recommend Arctic Silver 5 AS5-3.5G Thermal Paste. >> Made a difference of another 20°C on idle on my old i5. > > If the system ran cool before the upgrade, thermal paste shouldn't be > the problem. What happens if you run with a 5.x kernel from > beowulf-backports, for instance > linux-image-5.4.0-0.bpo.2-amd64-unsigned? With either of these: linux-image-5.4.0-0.bpo.2-amd64-unsigned linux-image-5.4.0-0.bpo.4-amd64-unsigned I can log into an XFCE4 session just in time for the fans to spin up and the machine lock. With an even older kernel, I get about 50.0°C more or less. $ uname -sr Linux 4.19.0-8-rt-amd64 $ sensors coretemp-isa- Adapter: ISA adapter Package id 0: +51.0°C (high = +100.0°C, crit = +100.0°C) Core 0:+49.0°C (high = +100.0°C, crit = +100.0°C) Core 1:+48.0°C (high = +100.0°C, crit = +100.0°C) Core 2:+49.0°C (high = +100.0°C, crit = +100.0°C) Core 3:+49.0°C (high = +100.0°C, crit = +100.0°C) Core 4:+49.0°C (high = +100.0°C, crit = +100.0°C) Core 5:+48.0°C (high = +100.0°C, crit = +100.0°C) acpitz-acpi-0 Adapter: ACPI interface temp1:+51.0°C (crit = +120.0°C) iwlwifi-virtual-0 Adapter: Virtual device temp1:+55.0°C pch_cannonlake-virtual-0 Adapter: Virtual device temp1:+58.0°C ___ Dng mailing list Dng@lists.dyne.org https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng
Re: [DNG] Jessie to Beowulf?
On 6/15/20 6:43 AM, Antony Stone wrote: > On Monday 15 June 2020 at 12:30:36, Luciano Mannucci wrote: > >> Hello everybody! Just a quick question: >> >> Can I upgrade my Jessie to Beowulf directly or I have to upgrade >> to Ascii first? > > I would expect it's exactly the same as Debian - you have to go from one > release to the next, you can't skip them. > > > Antony. > You probably can do it. I'm not sure if dev1fanboy tested that before writing the upgrade guides, but possibly a combination of instruction in 'Upgrade from Devuan ASCII' and 'Migrate from Debian Jessie' would work. https://devuan.org/os/install Make sure you have backups of anything important. fsmithred 0xA73823D3094C5620.asc Description: application/pgp-keys ___ Dng mailing list Dng@lists.dyne.org https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng
Re: [DNG] 'apt-get update' fails on Devuan Boewulf.
On 15-06-2020 15:31, Edward Bartolo via Dng wrote: > Hi, > > Lately, when I attempt to update Devuan Boewulf, apt-get fails > complaining that I should explicitly accept the repositories. Reading > 'man apt-secure' talks about changes in Debian's security which has > the aim to reinforce package security further. While this is good > news, it is proving also to be a headache. > > What should I do to allow Devuan upgrade itself while at the same time > using the new more stringent security model? > > Finally, a word of thanks to BOTH Debian and Devuan for working hard > to improve security. > > Thanks for taking your time to read and answer this question. > ___ > Dng mailing list > Dng@lists.dyne.org > https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng Hi Edward, By using apt instead of apt-get you get the question if you want to accept the change. Answering yes will make apt or apt-get update work again. Grtz. Nick signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature ___ Dng mailing list Dng@lists.dyne.org https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng
Re: [DNG] 'apt-get update' fails on Devuan Boewulf.
On Monday 15 June 2020 at 15:31:04, Edward Bartolo via Dng wrote: > Hi, > > Lately, when I attempt to update Devuan Boewulf, apt-get fails > complaining that I should explicitly accept the repositories. Reading > 'man apt-secure' talks about changes in Debian's security which has > the aim to reinforce package security further. While this is good > news, it is proving also to be a headache. > > What should I do to allow Devuan upgrade itself while at the same time > using the new more stringent security model? Try "apt update" instead of "apt-get update". Antony. -- The difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference, whereas in practice there is. Please reply to the list; please *don't* CC me. ___ Dng mailing list Dng@lists.dyne.org https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng
[DNG] 'apt-get update' fails on Devuan Boewulf.
Hi, Lately, when I attempt to update Devuan Boewulf, apt-get fails complaining that I should explicitly accept the repositories. Reading 'man apt-secure' talks about changes in Debian's security which has the aim to reinforce package security further. While this is good news, it is proving also to be a headache. What should I do to allow Devuan upgrade itself while at the same time using the new more stringent security model? Finally, a word of thanks to BOTH Debian and Devuan for working hard to improve security. Thanks for taking your time to read and answer this question. ___ Dng mailing list Dng@lists.dyne.org https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng
Re: [DNG] Boot hangs with usb disk active in fstab
On 15/06/2020 12:59, richard lucassen via Dng wrote: > On Mon, 15 Jun 2020 12:48:16 +0100 > g4sra via Dng wrote: > How do you know the mount is failing ? >>> >>> It's not mounted after mount command. >> >> I have not seen any evidence of that, can you point me to it please. > > No need IMHO, it was the core issue... > So you have solved the issue, great! ___ Dng mailing list Dng@lists.dyne.org https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng
Re: [DNG] Boot hangs with usb disk active in fstab
On Mon, 15 Jun 2020 12:48:16 +0100 g4sra via Dng wrote: > >> How do you know the mount is failing ? > > > > It's not mounted after mount command. > > I have not seen any evidence of that, can you point me to it please. No need IMHO, it was the core issue... -- richard lucassen https://contact.xaq.nl/ ___ Dng mailing list Dng@lists.dyne.org https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng
Re: [DNG] Boot hangs with usb disk active in fstab
On 15/06/2020 05:33, J. Fahrner via Dng wrote: > Am 2020-06-14 22:54, schrieb g4sra via Dng: >> How do you know the mount is failing ? > > It's not mounted after mount command. I have not seen any evidence of that, can you point me to it please. > ___ > Dng mailing list > Dng@lists.dyne.org > https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng ___ Dng mailing list Dng@lists.dyne.org https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng
Re: [DNG] Jessie to Beowulf?
On Monday 15 June 2020 at 12:30:36, Luciano Mannucci wrote: > Hello everybody! Just a quick question: > > Can I upgrade my Jessie to Beowulf directly or I have to upgrade > to Ascii first? I would expect it's exactly the same as Debian - you have to go from one release to the next, you can't skip them. Antony. -- I wasn't sure about having a beard at first, but then it grew on me. Please reply to the list; please *don't* CC me. ___ Dng mailing list Dng@lists.dyne.org https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng
[DNG] Jessie to Beowulf?
Hello everybody! Just a quick question: Can I upgrade my Jessie to Beowulf directly or I have to upgrade to Ascii first? Thanks, Luciano. -- /"\ /Via A. Salaino, 7 - 20144 Milano (Italy) \ / ASCII RIBBON CAMPAIGN / PHONE : +39 2 485781 FAX: +39 2 48578250 X AGAINST HTML MAIL/ E-MAIL: posthams...@sublink.sublink.org / \ AND POSTINGS/ WWW: http://www.lesassaie.IT/ ___ Dng mailing list Dng@lists.dyne.org https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng
Re: [DNG] Boot hangs with usb disk active in fstab
On Mon, 15 Jun 2020 06:31:40 +0200 "J. Fahrner" wrote: It looks to me like your drive is in good health and supports (and uses) all the good health features. As the other poster suggested, using another drive to troubleshoot may still be useful, but your drive appears fundamentally good. -- optional: > No self-tests have been logged. [To run self-tests, use: smartctl -t] FYI, and I don't think this is important because the other automated self-checks passed, but if you ever want to do manual testing, you could do: A conveyance test is if you move it around a lot (it's USB after all) and maybe drop it and want to check it quickly. This might not be supported: smartctl -t conveyance /dev/xxx This is quite quick (minutes): smartctl -t short /dev/xxx If you have time (probably overnight, and I don't believe USB speed matters): smartctl -t long /dev/xxx ___ Dng mailing list Dng@lists.dyne.org https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng