Re: [qubes-users] Re: Help with 4.0 transition from 3.2?

2018-04-05 Thread velcro
Sorry lots of questions in 1 thread but thank you all for the responses:

Question 1-
The ACPI errors were:

ERROR parsing PCC subspaces from PCCT
[Failed] Failed to start Load Kernel Modules - Followed by [OK] started Apply 
Kernel Variable/[OK] Started Setup Virtual Console


ACPI error: parse execution failed\_PR.CPU0PSParse-550

ACPI error: Namespace lookup failure\_PR.CPU1PSParge-364

ACPI error: Namespace lookup failure\_PR.CPU2PSParge-364


Using Legacy only boot, Lenovo notebook


Question 2 -
Still slow but functional for what I use this .iso for...the additional 
templates I can add with 4.0 kinda make me less interested in this 
functionality. All for the security!!

Question 3, 4, 5 - 
I managed to delete the templates I wanted to. Did a fresh install and was 
smarter the second time. My advice would be to leave the current templates 
until you are comfortable with the new setup and how they work. 

2nd time advice for templates in 4.0-
*Make most configuration changes in the "core" template before creating a 
new"core"-dvm from which the disposable VMs are spawned from i.e. printer 
setups in "core" template
*Make changes to firefox in the "new-dvm" that require browser ad-ons
*Don't make any templates default until you get comfortable with multiple 
templates...painful to have to remove them from your VMs

Pretty slick feature having multiple templates once you get used to managing 
them!!

Thank you for the help...
Question 6-
Did a manual update in Dom0:
sudo qubes-dom0-update
"No updates needed or available"?? Couldn't remember the exact words but I had 
to do manual update and I think I am up-to-date.

Question 7-
I found the article(https://www.qubes-os.org/news/2017/06/27/qubes-admin-api/) 
being considered with Qubes 4.0. I also remember it not being implemented yet 
but wasn't sure if one had the option to turn this feature off. I totally get 
the need to have enterprise embrace this project...it really is comforting 
knowing I am more secure but the remote feature is what turned me off MS and 
Apple. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something...

Going thru a few growing pains but if my questions helps others and the 
developers its the best I can do...

Thank you 

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Re: [qubes-users] Re: Help with 4.0 transition from 3.2?

2018-04-03 Thread js...@riseup.net
cooloutac:
> On Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 8:54:48 AM UTC-4, vel...@tutamail.com wrote:
>> 7) It is my understanding that 4.0 introduces a remote admin functionhow 
>> do I confirm this is OFF and can never be turned on?
> 
> 7.  first I've heard of this got any links to exactly what you are referring? 
>  

I think they're talking about this?

https://www.qubes-os.org/news/2017/06/27/qubes-admin-api/

Not sure if that's been implemented yet tho.

-Jackie

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[qubes-users] Re: Help with 4.0 transition from 3.2?

2018-04-03 Thread cooloutac
On Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 8:54:48 AM UTC-4, vel...@tutamail.com wrote:
> I recently transitioned to the new 4.0thank you Qubes Developers and 
> Community for the effort and help. I really appreciate the better security.
> 
> I managed to get 4.0 installed however I am having some challenges and 
> concerns:
> 
> 1) I am getting numerous ACPI erros when I boot? 4.0 seems to boot, I can 
> login and function but I am concerned. Is this a concern? I didn't get these 
> errors when booting 3.2.
> 
> 2) I used to be able to download a .iso file, keep it in a VM and boot it 
> from another VM. 3.2 even had a "Boot from .iso" function. I managed to get 
> this working with 4.0 but it is extremely slow and sometimes doesn't work. 
> Was the boot from .iso functionality removed?
> 
> 3) I am struggling with customizing the DVMs. Specifically I can't delete a 
> DVM. I tried the steps on this link: 
> https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/dispvm-customization/ but it just didn't delete. 
> Are there other instructions available? Maybe some one is willing to post 
> there steps/commands?
> 
> 4) I am unsure how to add a wireless printer into a DVM? I either can't 
> install the driver i.e. Do I install software into e.g. Print-dvm(based on 
> Debian-9-Gnome), Debian-9-Gnome Template, other?
> 
> 5) Could be related to 4) above but I have been unable to get my printer to 
> even provide an error(possible networking issue). In 3.2 I would add the 
> printer to the Debian-9-Gnome template and then generate a new "DVM"
> 
> 6) When I attempt to update Dom0 after install I get the pop-up from Dom0 
> that something is happening, I get the "green update" window(similar to 3.2) 
> but then it just stops...no message about "No updates needed" or any 
> response. Is my Dom0 up-to-date?
> 
> 7) It is my understanding that 4.0 introduces a remote admin functionhow 
> do I confirm this is OFF and can never be turned on?
> 
> Please understand this is by no means critism...I truly do appreciate the new 
> version and sense it is more secure with the PVH default and with the new 
> code that is under the hood.
> 
> Some things that worked well:
> * VPN by Tasket works great.
> * Love the clean and updated Debian/Fedora templates
> * Ability to swap templates and a VM and get the new programs refreshed
> * The potential of multiple DVMs and additional drop downs beyond just Firefox
> 
> Any help with my questions above would be greatly appreciated and I would be 
> happy to summarize the instructions for users having similar challenges now 
> or going forward.
> 
> Thanks again for the effort,

1.  what acpi errors? what they say?

2.  dunno, no idea, maye for security purposes?

3.  I only can't delete the default dvms. Make sure no other vms are using them 
as netvm first.I can delete any custom ones I create though np.

4.  install and run system-config-printer on the template you are using for the 
dvm templateyou wish to use for printing. the main template.  It is much more 
confusing its like an extra template.  not the one that says dvm,  the black 
colored one.  in 4.0 Temporary allow it network access first from qubes manager 
or qubes-prefs by giving it a network vm first.

6.  try update from dom0 terminal and see wha it says.

7.  first I've heard of this got any links to exactly what you are referring?  

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