Bug#907576: . dream -- A Software Digital Radio Mondiale Receiver

[GMiller]

Hello Brian

Yes pragmatism in retrospect now seems obvious. Now that I think about it, the 
only functionality it might add to Salsa is the ability to build on line 
anyway. Thanks for your insight.

Now for information, back to DReaM. I'm going to try commenting out a few lines 
of offending code and see if it compiles. I think this will only affect an 
obscure feature in the DReam functionality. No experienced programmer has 
volunteered to help fix the broken code and I'm not smart enough to know how. 
It will probably work good enough.

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Bug#907576: . dream -- A Software Digital Radio Mondiale Receiver

[GMiller]

Hello Christoph

>Re: GMiller > For the subject project, I have encountered a roadblock while 
>attempting to use the 'Salsa Web Terminal'. I filed Gitlab Issue 233 (see 
>attachments) seeking information to prepare a 'gitlab-webide.yml' file (I 
>searched but could find no documentation on it). The response to 233 >says "To 
>upload designs, you'll need to enable LFS and have an admin enable hashed 
>storage".

>>Sorry, I can help you with packaging hamradio software, but please use a 
>>normal editor like everyone else. There is no need to bother with funky web 
>>stuff, especially if it doesn't work out of the box. Christoph

I am not sure I understand your comment. Are you saying in effect, don't use a 
Salsa IDE to build/test the project? Instead use an IDE on my local machine to 
build/test and develop any code changes? Is that how most Salsa projects are 
doing it?

Thanks for your patience

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Bug#970927: 'mono' returns 'Unhandled Exception'

[GMiller]

Installing 'libmono-system-windows-forms4.0-cil' with it's depends solved the 
immediate problem. Perhaps I should have installed the -devel package to run my 
mono application.

Looking closer I also see Ubuntu is behind Debian in the stable mono release.

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Bug#970927: Subject: 'mono' returns an 'Unhandled Exception'

[GMiller]

Package: mono
Version: 6.8.0.105+dsfg-2
Maintainers: Debian Mono Group

Attempting to run a mono application on command line returns:

Unhandled Exception:
System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not load file or assembly 
'System.Windows.Forms, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, 
PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089' or one of its dependencies.
[ERROR] FATAL UNHANDLED EXCEPTION:

This suggests that the noted file is missing from usr/lib/mono/ or something 
similar.

I have also been noticing System Crash Reports for '/usr/bin/mono-sgen' and 
'mono_crash..json' files in my home directory but have no further info or 
know if that problem is related to the subject.

Version is: Mono JIT compiler version 6.8.0.105 (Debian 6.8.0.105+dfsg-2 Wed 
Feb 26 23:23:50 UTC 2020)
TLS: __thread
SIGSEGV: altstack
Notifications: epoll
Architecture: amd64
Disabled: none
Misc: softdebug
Interpreter: yes
LLVM: supported, not enabled.
Suspend: hybrid
GC: sgen (concurrent by default)

Operating System is Linux Mint 20.0 Cinnamon based on Ubuntu 20.04 kernel 
5.4.0-47-generic x86_64.

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Bug#907576: .gitlab-webide.yml file

[GMiller]

Hello:

I am currently working a project in Salsa (dream ID 52290). Within the 
project's Web IDE I am currently in need of starting a 'Web Terminal' in order 
to build and run live testing. The terminal is grayed out and gives this 
message: 'Configure a .gitlab-webide.yml file in the .gitlab directory to start 
using the Web Terminal. Learn more.'

Well 'Learn More' yields a broken link. Presuming that .gitlab-webide.yml is 
the correct name, I have been unsuccessful a finding a document or a template 
dropdown which describes it. Suggestions anyone?

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Bug#907576: . dream --A Software Digital Radio Mondiale Receiver

[GMiller]

Hi Christoph

TNX for the comments.

1)Yes, I will try to do something about the layout. I see that other projects 
have debian and src dirs. at top of master.

2)Dream links with non-free libraries. I followed procedure as I understand it.

3)Copywrite. I thought it redundant also. But this is how Debmake generated it. 
I didn't want to change it without good reason.

4) OK regarding build-depend. I will pick that up in time.

5)libfdk-aac-dev 1.6 is in Buster. The new libfdk-aac-dev 2.0.1 was in Sid 
unstable last I looked. We must use this. libfaac-dev is non-free.

6)OK regarding lib* depends.

7)OK regarding debian/install.

8)OK regarding COPYING.

9)OK will skip test.

I've been reading and looking. The Salsa Web IDE looks good and seems intuitive 
to use. I thought I might next create branch 'experimental' and try an on-line 
build using git-buildpackage, gbp or something. The documentation explains how 
to branch. Problem is when you go to the dashboard, the branch icon they show 
is missing. I would rather not have to use the command line to branch if I can 
help it.

garie

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Bug#907576: . RE: push. dream --A Software Digital Radio Mondiale

[GMiller]

Christoph

For the Debian directory look in:

Project 52290
Initial commit Dream push to Salsa-Garie Miller 08 19 20
Repository
dream/dream-2.2.1+r1339/debian/

I pushed my working directory (with screenshots) both as an 'existing folder' 
and a '.git repo'. If you have any review comments I would be interested.

As for compilation, it compiles upstream for Windoze. I'm not sure they would 
care to support us and our compile problems.

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Bug#907576: . push. dream --A Software Digital Radio Mondiale

[GMiller]

Hi Christoph

OK looks like I finally succeeded with the push. I was able to re-add the ED 
key this morning. I appreciate your patience.

This is my complete Dream working file. I also sent the .git but don't see it 
for some reason.

If I recall, Dream has several code errors. The cast issue is maybe the most 
difficult. I have read casts can be a mess. Anyway I request help in patching 
these.

Meanwhile I am thinking on what to do next. It may be worthwhile if I study the 
commits on SourceForge.

I have just looked at what was on Salsa. Looks like Julian Cable did work on 
it. No one else unless I missed it. There have been releases and hundreds of 
commits since those dates.

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Bug#907576: . push. dream --A Software Digital Radio Mondiale

[GMiller]

Yes the correct host turned out to be when I tried it:

ssh://g...@salsa.debian.org/debian-hamradio-team/dream.git

I had pasted an rsa key the other day. For some reason Salsa responded with an 
ED25519 and would not authorize. So I had to create and paste an new ED25519 to 
get authentication. Initially it worked.

Now all of the sudden Salsa denies permission on the ED too (for no reason I 
can think of). I created a new ED and tried to add paste it. The Add button 
refuses to ungray and add. I deleted the first thinking it might let me add 
then but no luck. Acts like it's blocking (the button first flashes green then 
turns gray).

My Salsa account got completed as https://salsa.debian.org/GMiller/dream. That 
may not be quite what was intended. I followed the instructions per the page 
that popped up for Project ID 52290 (I think this follows what you said in your 
email). I did a git clone g...@salsa.debian.org:GMiller/dream.git. I forget but 
it may have responded repo already existed, then those commands following which 
seem to have wiped the COMMIT_EDITMSG file (hope that's not a problem).

Then if I interpret this correctly I did (the last line):

git push -u (which means --set-upstream) 
ssh://salsa.debian.org/GMiller/dream.git master

aiming for my account. I think that's correct for a start. And of course 
permission denied again (publickey).

Well I beg your patience on this. I'll get it somehow. Getting tired so I'll 
try again tomorrow.

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Bug#907576: . push. dream --A Software Digital Radio Mondiale

[GMiller]

OK I see here in gittutorial. Is GMIller a good name to push my branch (instead 
of master)?

I'm guessing the other problem is that I don't have the Salsa public key. If 
correct I will have to get it somehow.

garie

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Bug#907576: . push. dream --A Software Digital Radio Mondiale

[GMiller]

Christoph

I think my problem was that I was not smart enough to unhash my files for the 
commit. I regenerated the .git file and tried again with:

git push --set-upstream 
ssh://g...@salsa.debian.org:debian-hamradio-team/dream.git master

It responded with:

ssh: Could not resolve hostname salsa.debian.org:debian-hamradio-team: Name or 
service not known
fatal: Could not read from remote repository.

Please make sure you have correct access rights and the repository exists.

Well I generated my ssh key on this end. I copied it over on salsa. Everything 
looks set on salsa. I don't see any typos in the hostname. I don't know much 
about this yet. Is master the correct branch?

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Bug#907576: . push. dream --A Software Digital Radio Mondiale

[GMiller]

Hi Christoph

Thanks for your patience.

I thought it pushed last night, but I don't see anything on Salsa this morning. 
Anyway it insisted that I use:

git push --set-upstream 
ssh://g...@salsa.debian.org:debian-hamradio-team/dream.git master

It gave two errors, the second in red:

error: src refspec master does not match any
error: failed to push some refs to 
'ssh://g...@salsa.debian.org:debian-hamradio-team/dream.git'

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Bug#907576: . push. dream --A Software Digital Radio Mondiale

[GMiller]

Hi Christoph

Hey it just occurred to me I probably need to use git commands for this push to 
Salsa. I have never worked on line before and didn't think of it. I'm reading a 
copy of the Git User Manual here and see the push command.

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Bug#907576: . ITP: dream --A Software Digital Radio Mondiale

[GMiller]

Hello Christoph

BTW I made a new GPG. My old GPG is about expired and references the old Email. 
If I understand correctly the package must be signed before I push it.

I am reading through various documents on the upload procedure. One problem I 
see is that dput is expecting a changes file, when of course since compilation 
failed I don't have one yet. The normal procedure only uploads changes and a 
few others. In this case you may want access to all my original directory 
structure, etc (its about 29MB). I don't see any command switches that seem to 
apply to this case. I may be off in the wrong direction. Any suggestions on 
where to look?

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Bug#907576: . ITP: dream --A Software Digital Radio Mondiale

[GMiller]

TNX Christoph

OK I have just established an account on Salsa. The particulars are:

Full Name
Garie Miller

Username
GMiller

Email
gmill...@protonmail.com

I don't think I registered before unless it was in connection with the 
Multimedia Team.

Let me read up on the procedure then I will push my Dream stuff up. It may take 
me a few days. I suppose someone will then need to merge. Then later a sponsor.

Here is a summary on Dream as best I know. I worked it locally mostly following 
the Debmake/Debuild procedure 'Guide for Debian Maintainers' M262019. The 
Debian and Docs directories are complete (with lintian) barring last minute 
tweaking. I believe src includes commits thru 1339, which best I can tell is 
vital to support the the new codec and maybe other problems. Last I checked 
SourceForge there has been no activity since 1339 and February.

Anyway, during 'Debuild' object files are generated but compilation fatally 
stops with file GUI-QT/EvaluationDlg.cpp (I will include some screenshots). The 
compiler declares this an illegal cast (this in old code dating to 2000. Maybe 
the compiler is getting stricter?) I would guess this issue is something like 
trying to make a positive real into an integer. But trying to debug and patch 
C+ code like this is getting over my head and I would like to solicit input 
from someone who KNOWS what they are doing. And there are likely to be more of 
these before it links.

The new codec 'libfdk-aac-dev 2.0.1' is currently in Sid. I have an RTL dongle 
here that I will use for on air testing if we succeed in producing a binary. If 
we get that far we can then decide if Dream is stable enough for Debian. I 
invite others to test and give their results too.

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Bug#966695: Bug Report: libqtcore4 fails to install

[GMiller]

Package: libqtcore4
Version: 4:4.8.7+dsfg-18_amd64.deb
Maintainer: Debian Qt/KDE Maintainers 

libqtcore4.deb fails to install when using 'gdebi', giving messages like 
'installation failed', 'failed to install all dependencies' and 'Error: Failed 
to satisfy all dependencies (broken cache)'.
Possible cause: The 'Upstream Data' field in the package shows the line 
'usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/qt-default/qtchooser/. Should this correctly be 
'usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/qt-default/qtchooser/default.conf'?

System: Linux Mint 20. Kernel 5.4.0-42-generic x86_64.

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Bug#915386: Request to Join Debian Multimedia Team

[GMiller]

Hello:

Yes I was aware of the non-GPL license of fdk-aac and the non-free 
implications that you mentioned.


I had a short paragraph on that point in my original join request, but 
ironically the email got lost during 'save'!  When I retyped the 
request I forgot to include it (and maybe some other intended points I 
do not remember).


Anyway, thank you for covering this in detail. And also thank you for 
granting Multimedia Maintainer access.


I will attempt to do the work in the Salsa git repo and follow your 
other suggestions. This is the first time I have worked on line like 
this. We shall see how it goes.


Thank you,

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Bug#915386: Request to Join Debian Multimedia Team

[GMiller]

Hello:

I hereby request permission to try to package fdk-aac 2.0.1. This 
package also includes  libfdk-aac-dev, which currently references 
Bug#915386.


My motivation for joining the Multimedia Team is solely the completion 
of another Debian Bug#907576. I do not foresee much involvement with 
the Multimedia Team beyond maintaining fdk-aac. 907576 requires the 
newer libfdk-aac-dev 2.0.0, and thus my request to join you.


My prior experience in Debian is limited to working on Bug#907576 for 
another team. Note that I am not an official Debian Maintainer on any 
Team.


As instructed by your 'How to Join' page, I have created a Salsa 
account and subscribed to the Multimedia mailing list. I have 
previously filed a few Debian bugs. As for reviewing others work, I do 
not believe I am qualified.


I have previously read most of the Debian packaging procedures while 
working on Bug907576. I am currently digesting the contents of the 
Multimedia Teams 'DevelopPackaging' page.


I will be clicking on the Team's 'Request to Join' page sometime after 
I send this email.


In addition to the above packaging procedures, I will start work by 
examining the current fdk-acc 1.6 on the theory it may provides some 
clues for packaging 2.0.1.


For anyone who may be interested, I invite suggestions or help in 
packaging fdk-aac 2.0.1.


Thank you,

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Bug#915386: . libfdk-aac-dev: New upstream version 2.0.0 is available

[GMiller]

Hello Sebastian:

OK I will give that a try.

A few questions. Bug915386 is just a heads up. It is not really an RFP. 
Should I post an RFP or ITP to get things started? Do you suggest 
anyone to contact to assemble a 'team'?


Thank you for the offer. If we succeed we will contact you for 
sponsorship.


For others that might become involved, bear in mind that I am not a 
regular Debian maintainer and my experience is limited. It seems to me 
that experienced members of the Debian Multimedia Group should be 
involved in this project. If proper I could join the multimedia group 
but I only need this one package. Does anyone else want to contribute 
to packaging libfdk-aac-dev 2.0.1?


Thank you again,

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Bug#915386: . libfdk-aac-dev: New upstream version 2.0.0 available

[GMiller]

Hello:

For your information, below is the posting I made to the subject Debian 
Bug#915386:



    Completion of Dream Bug#907576 requires the newer codec of 
libfdk-aac-dev 2.0.0, which has also been requested by Bug#915386 
(latest at Github is 2.0.1). Dream cannot function properly with the 
current 1.6 codec in Debian.


    Is anyone working to complete 915386? I am willing to try to 
package it (ie, ITP), subject to my limited experience in Debian.



Suggestions or help is welcome.

Thank You,

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Bug#915386: . libfdk-aac-dev: New upstream version 2.0.0 available

[GMiller]

Hello:

For your information, below is the posting that I made to the subject 
Debian Bug#915386:



    Completion of Dream Bug#907576 requires the newer codec of 
libfdk-aac-dev 2.2.0, which has also been requested by Bug#915386 
(latest at Github is 2.0.1). Dream cannot function properly with the 
current 1.6 codec in Debian.


    Is anyone working to complete 915386? I am willing to try to 
package it (ie, ITP), subject to my limited experience in Debian.


    Suggestions or help is welcome.



Thank You,

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Bug#907576: Bug#915386. libfdk-aac-dev: New upstream version 2.0.0 available, Re: Bug#907576. ITP: dream --A Software Digital Radio Mondiale Receiver

[GMiller]

Hello:

Completion of Dream Bug#907576 requires the newer codec of 
libfdk-aac-dev 2.0.0, which has also been requested by Bug#915386 
(latest at Github is 2.0.1). Dream cannot function properly with the 
current 1.6 codec in Debian.


Note also that libfdk-aac-dev is part of a larger source code package 
fdk-aac.


Is anyone working to complete 915386? I am willing to try to package it 
(ie, ITP), subject to my limited experience in Debian. This probably 
involves uploading the larger package fdk-aac.


Suggestions or help is welcome.

Thank You,

Garie Miller

 
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Bug#907576: Bug#915386. libfdk-aac-dev: New upstream version 2.0.0 available, Re: Bug#907576. ITP: dream --A Software Digital Radio Mondiale Receiver

[GMiller]

Dear Jonas:

Yes. Dream Bug #907576 requires the newer codec of libfdk-aac-dev 2.0.0 
which was also requested by Bug#915386. Without it Dream cannot 
function per current standards.


OK. I will file at Bug#915386.

Thank You,

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Bug#907576: ITP: dream --A Software Digital Radio Mondiale receiver (Re: Bug#69168)

[GMiller]

Jiangsu Kumquat;

Thank You for the reference to the KiwiSDR article. I will try to look 
into to that since it likely will be helpful.


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Bug#907576: Help add to Debian : dream -- A Software Digital Mondiale (DRM) receiver (Re: Bug#907576)

[GMiller]

Hello Jiangzu Kumquat and Christoph,

Concerning your subject email on debian-h...@lists.debian.org;

The upstream maintainer on SourceForge has been working a problem in 
getting DReaM to work smoothly in Debian. Please be patient until he 
has completed his work.


Note that the above bug number is still active.

73

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Bug#916478: hamradio-maintguide: 'package template' link on page 5 is broken

[GMiller]

Package: hamradio-maintguide
Version: 0.4
Severity: normal
Maintainer: Debian Hamradio Maintainers

Clicking on subject link gives server not found error. Link on 
DebianHam web page is also broken.


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Bug#907576: ITP: dream --A Software Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) receiver (RFP 691685)

[GMiller]

Package: dream --A Software Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) receiver (RFP 
691685)


ITP: dream --A Software Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) receiver

Request for ITP.

I will attempt to to package Dream as requested by RFP 691685. This is 
my first Debian package.


I lack the necessary radio receiver to test Dream on air. May someone 
volunteer to do so?


We may need to extend Dream to PulseAudio.

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