Serial port software

2019-11-27 Thread Paul Sutton
are to allow serial connection. "Something that gives as close to a proper RS232 serial port operation as possible." As there seems to be a wide range of options presented by 'apt search serial' I decided to ask here for recommendations please. Thanks Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zl

trackpad and installation

2019-11-14 Thread Paul Sutton
suggestions please. Paul - -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - https://www.enigmail.net/ iQIzBAEBCgAdFiEEfW22gvNRjQgYkx4W8IZVN9BmMC0FAl3NO88ACgkQ8IZVN9Bm

Re: OT Linux on Android mailing / discussion lists

2019-10-18 Thread Paul Sutton
like to see if we can install Linux on to. > > I will ask on the specific mailing list, however this device does > have a chipset boxchip a10 (ARM) processor so it may be possible > to install debian on. > > > thanks for any help > > Paul > - -- Paul Sutton ht

OT Linux on Android mailing / discussion lists

2019-10-16 Thread Paul Sutton
an old Storage Options scroll Excel II tablet which we would like to see if we can install Linux on to. I will ask on the specific mailing list, however this device does have a chipset boxchip a10 (ARM) processor so it may be possible to install debian on. thanks for any help Paul - -- Paul

Re: New Linux User needs some guidance

2019-10-09 Thread Paul Sutton
l then your basic course will just be how to use windows, word, facebook, outlook, google etc. With no mention of the fact there are alternatives. Paul - -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Comment: Using GnuPG

Re: checking ssh server is running

2019-10-05 Thread Paul Sutton
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA512 On 05/10/2019 17:15, mick crane wrote: > On 2019-10-05 17:01, Paul Sutton wrote: >> Hi >> >> I am trying to figure out how to check if ssh is running using >> systemD which is of course what Debian and Raspbian use. &g

checking ssh server is running

2019-10-05 Thread Paul Sutton
) so I can't simply run this on my desktop. Thanks for any help, I am sure I am 90% of the way there. Regards Paul - -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D https://fediverse.party/ - zl...@social.isurf.ca -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE

Re: Email based attack on University

2019-10-02 Thread Paul Sutton
ls/11566540 > > > Not seen this but the BBC seem to be reporting of a Malware (well Ransomware) attack on some US Hospitals US hospitals turn away patients as ransomware strikes https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49905226 Paul - -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net gnup

Re: I support the founder of FreeSoftware

2019-09-20 Thread Paul Sutton
e US is viewed in the world,  trade etc.  The constant trade wars with China may look big at the political level, but I think it is the farmers and consumers who get hit hardest. Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D https://fediverse.party/ - zl...@social.isurf.ca

Re: rocks n diamonds

2019-09-13 Thread Paul Sutton
On 13/09/2019 09:25, Jonas Smedegaard wrote: > Quoting Paul Sutton (2019-09-13 09:27:58) >> Hi >> >> Just tried to run the rocksndiamonds games >> entering this at the command line gives. >> Run `dpkg-reconfigure rocksndiamonds' as root >> to install/upda

Re: rocks n diamonds

2019-09-13 Thread Paul Sutton
On 13/09/2019 08:40, Alberto Luaces wrote: > Alberto Luaces writes: > >> Paul Sutton writes: >> >>> dpkg-reconfigure rocksndiamonds >> >> Can you add "sudo" or become root for that? I am running the above as su (root) I don't want to spend h

rocks n diamonds

2019-09-13 Thread Paul Sutton
can anyone suggest what is wrong please, cat /etc/debian_version gives : 10.1 Thanks Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Re: lsb_release -a output and debian 10.1

2019-09-09 Thread Paul Sutton
On 09/09/2019 09:38, Reco wrote: > Hi. > > On Mon, Sep 09, 2019 at 09:07:36AM +0100, Paul Sutton wrote: >> After updating from 10.0 to 10.0 should lsb_release -a report me using >> 10.1? >> >> I have run apt update then apt upgrade and updated quite a

Re: lsb_release -a output and debian 10.1

2019-09-09 Thread Paul Sutton
On 09/09/2019 09:38, Reco wrote: > Hi. > > On Mon, Sep 09, 2019 at 09:07:36AM +0100, Paul Sutton wrote: >> After updating from 10.0 to 10.0 should lsb_release -a report me using >> 10.1? >> >> I have run apt update then apt upgrade and updated quite a

lsb_release -a output and debian 10.1

2019-09-09 Thread Paul Sutton
(buster) Release:10 Codename: buster Am I missing something in the update process ? Thanks Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Re: tasksel

2019-09-06 Thread Paul Sutton
. Once I am more comfortable with this, I can look at doing something with the checkbox component of whiptail etc. Thanks again Regards Paul On 31/08/2019 19:52, Paul Sutton wrote: > On 31/08/2019 08:11, Paul Sutton wrote: >> On 30/08/2019 18:11, Greg Wooledge wrote: >>&

Re: tasksel

2019-08-31 Thread Paul Sutton
On 31/08/2019 08:11, Paul Sutton wrote: > > On 30/08/2019 18:11, Greg Wooledge wrote: >> On Fri, Aug 30, 2019 at 05:31:50PM +0100, Paul Sutton wrote: >>> What tool is used to produce the graphical interface for programs such >>> as tasksel >> A pro

Re: tasksel

2019-08-31 Thread Paul Sutton
On 30/08/2019 18:11, Greg Wooledge wrote: > On Fri, Aug 30, 2019 at 05:31:50PM +0100, Paul Sutton wrote: >> What tool is used to produce the graphical interface for programs such >> as tasksel > > A program named dialog, or whiptail which is basically

tasksel

2019-08-30 Thread Paul Sutton
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Re: webmail and email from command line

2019-08-14 Thread Paul Sutton
another service,  2 or 3 disroot services are good for different things. I had scam e-mail a while back, sent a e-mail to report it, and got a reply asking for me to include headers, so the developers want you and care about their user base enough to do this. Hope this helps Paul >> Chee

Re: Love 2d and debian 10

2019-08-13 Thread Paul Sutton
On 13/08/2019 16:02, Cindy Sue Causey wrote: > On 8/13/19, Nektarios Katakis wrote: >> On Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:33:17 +0100 >> Paul Sutton wrote: >>> On 13/08/2019 11:16, Nektarios Katakis wrote: >>>> From what I see the love2d software provides 2 packages fo

Re: Love 2d and debian 10

2019-08-13 Thread Paul Sutton
On 13/08/2019 11:16, Nektarios Katakis wrote: > On Tue, 13 Aug 2019 08:50:40 +0100 > Paul Sutton wrote: > >> Hi >> >> I am trying to run Love2d which is a 2d game engine. This worked fine >> on Debian 9 but seems to crash on debian 10. I don't think this is a

Love 2d and debian 10

2019-08-13 Thread Paul Sutton
-debian-10-issues/ Has anyone else had similar issues or can someone perhaps test this and see if there is a problem please. Thanks Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Re: Editing LXDE menus

2019-08-12 Thread Paul Sutton
On 11/08/2019 21:48, Joe wrote: > On Sun, 11 Aug 2019 20:19:07 +0100 > Paul Sutton wrote: > >> To reply to my previous post.  I did a little more digging and have >> produced a 2nd blog post with the results : >> >> http://zleap.net/lxde-menu-2/ >>

Re: Editing LXDE menus

2019-08-11 Thread Paul Sutton
On 11/08/2019 19:57, Paul Sutton wrote: > Hi All > > Not sure if this is a 'feature' or 'bug' > > I am using Debian 10 and LXDE desktop, trying to edit the menu all i > get from the settings is a browse dialogue box to change the picture > that appears on the LXDE menu. > &

Editing LXDE menus

2019-08-11 Thread Paul Sutton
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Re: Easiest way to do VGA to Text

2019-08-01 Thread Paul Sutton
gt; and > then using that other utility that lets you set the hardware clock from the > software clock. > > I forget the names of those various utilities ;-) > I think one is ntp (network time protocol) Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351

Chromium 76

2019-07-31 Thread Paul Sutton
Hi Looks like chromium 76 is out soon, hopefully will make its way in to Buster.  As Chromium + Scratch website is still very sluggish on Buster. http://www.tuxmachines.org/node/126454 Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D https

vectorids

2019-07-18 Thread Paul Sutton
upgrading ?  SDL seems to be causing quite a few issues Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D https://fediverse.party/ - zl...@social.isurf.ca

open city and buster

2019-07-18 Thread Paul Sutton
ncity/config/opencity.xml" SDL compile-time version: 1.2.15 SDL run-time version: 1.2.15 main.cpp 308 : SDL video initialization failed: Unable to open a console terminal psutton@zleap:~$ Is this helpful to help solve the issue please. Regards Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap

Debian Buster and Chromium running scratch 3

2019-07-18 Thread Paul Sutton
experienced similar problems. Thanks Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D https://fediverse.party/ - zl...@social.isurf.ca

Re: Libreoffice menu font sizes

2019-07-10 Thread Paul Sutton
On 09/07/2019 14:28, Siard wrote: > Paul Sutton: >> [Menu fonts in Libreoffice 6.x] >> [] I can't find the scaling option. > LibreOffice 6 is a gtk3 application. It appears to be following the > gtk3 settings now. > You can set the menu font and font size

OT : Aldi Toy Story Offers

2019-07-09 Thread Paul Sutton
Hi This is probably a little off topic, but any Debian fans here with kids may appreciate Aldi's offers starting Thursday 11th July, https://www.aldi.co.uk/c/specialbuys/dates/2019-07-11?q=%3Apopular=0 Toy story 4 goodies,  Regards Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net gnupg : 7D6D B682

Libreoffice menu font sizes

2019-07-09 Thread Paul Sutton
update to Buster the same dialogue box under Buster (Libreoffice 6.x) looks different and I can't find the scaling option. The fonts have also gone back to their default setting size. Can anyone help please. I'll keep looking. Just thought I would ask. Thanks Paul -- Paul Sutton http

Update Stretch to Buster sources.list file

2019-07-01 Thread Paul Sutton
source websites (e.g for 0ad the website will have the instructions). The last time I did this I used a fresh install of 9.x and then changed sources.list to reference buster so the other 3rd party software wasn't referenced. Thanks Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net gnupg : 7D6D B682

Re: openjdk-8-jre for buster

2019-06-07 Thread Paul Sutton
On 07/06/2019 16:27, Greg Wooledge wrote: > On Fri, Jun 07, 2019 at 04:23:25PM +0100, Paul Sutton wrote: >> I agree with the naming convention and subsequent names starting with >> the same letter can cause confusion.   However Toy Story 5 (or is it 4) >> is out at some poin

Re: openjdk-8-jre for buster

2019-06-07 Thread Paul Sutton
ould keep us going till the next toy story film comes out :) Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Re: Problem with Mate in Buster on T480s

2019-06-07 Thread Paul Sutton
hat > it can take what it thinks are your interests into account when ordering > search results. This works pretty well for the average user who is > really only interested in major league sports and celebrities. > Thanks for the tip here on blocking google cookies and scripts, not quite sure

Re: Diagnosing what applications are doing

2019-05-26 Thread Paul Sutton
On 26/05/2019 12:32, Reco wrote: > Hi. > > On Sun, May 26, 2019 at 11:28:43AM +0100, Paul Sutton wrote: >> Is there a program that I can run to try and figure out what it is doing >> ?  I am sure there is but not sure what I would be looking for even with >>

Diagnosing what applications are doing

2019-05-26 Thread Paul Sutton
usenet account from the netbook, as i don't use it,  on the netbook enough to justify having.  Thanks Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Re: Debian Programming languages

2019-05-25 Thread Paul Sutton
are learning to write code to get involved with Debian so their skills can be improved through helping,  I have learnt a heck of a lot just by being here doing what I have done so far. I will probably add to this further but it's up. Hopefully all this is helpful.   Paul On 24/05/2019 16:08, Paul Sutton

Re: Debian Programming languages

2019-05-24 Thread Paul Sutton
On 24/05/2019 17:51, john doe wrote: > On 5/24/2019 6:14 PM, ghe wrote: >> On 5/24/19 9:08 AM, Paul Sutton wrote: >> >>> As I am trying to promote contributing to Debian, what programming >>> languages are mostly used? >> C, perl, java, ruby, python, bas

Debian Programming languages

2019-05-24 Thread Paul Sutton
would be useful to learn but on top of that what would people suggest I try and promote. Not just on the coding side of things as we have markdown / html / css perhaps LaTeX for documentation. Thanks Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682

Debian 10 user accounts

2019-05-23 Thread Paul Sutton
it is meant to do things, or have I missed a step somewhere ? I can't take a screenshot of the related installer screen as that facility has been removed :( New installer does look very nice though,  great work. Thanks Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap

Re: Quick test report pm buster rc1

2019-05-23 Thread Paul Sutton
ully the Debian Installer is still available. > > On 5/22/19 11:36 AM, Paul Sutton wrote: >> Hi All >> >> Just downloaded the rc1 image below and created a flash disk to test. >> >> debian-live-buster-DI-rc1-amd64-lxde+nonfree.iso >> >> Booted

Quick test report pm buster rc1

2019-05-22 Thread Paul Sutton
Hi All Just downloaded the rc1 image below and created a flash disk to test.  debian-live-buster-DI-rc1-amd64-lxde+nonfree.iso Booted up fine,  selected live, and it booted to a desktop no problem. Great work.  Regards Paul Sutton -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https

Re: Debian Releases

2019-05-21 Thread Paul Sutton
On 21/05/2019 03:19, Francisco M Neto wrote: > Thank you all for the answers! > > I've writted the second part, and it should be going up tomorrow > morning: > > http://fmneto.com.br/en/archives/2019/tracking-the-debian-release-cycle > > I hope you like it. > > Cheers! Hi Francisco Great work

Re: hp inkjet printer

2019-05-20 Thread Paul Sutton
just using a single cartridge which is really handy if you run out, you can keep printing (great for that emergency print) until new ink arrives. Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Re: No Books in print on Systemd?

2019-05-19 Thread Paul Sutton
Reilly)) by Amazon.co.uk Learn more: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0596804873/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_17p4CbSTAFNGC Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Re: Readme sanity check

2019-05-18 Thread Paul Sutton
debian.org (salsa.debian.org)|209.87.16.44|:443... > connected. > HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK > Length: unspecified [text/html] > Remote file exists and could contain further links, > but recursion is disabled -- not retrieving. > Good point, not q

Debian Getting started

2019-05-17 Thread Paul Sutton
others can.  Lot of references to parts of the Debian Website.  Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Re: Debian Releases

2019-05-17 Thread Paul Sutton
t; This is excellent and a great introduction to how the Debian release process works.  So also good for beginners who may want to start helping with Debian.  Keep up the good work Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Readme sanity check

2019-05-17 Thread Paul Sutton
ited instructions ( I need to get more used to handling merge requests anyway) Thanks Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D Hi

Re: Screenshots of Debian software

2019-05-17 Thread Paul Sutton
On 17/05/2019 10:36, Jonathan Dowland wrote: > On Thu, May 16, 2019 at 03:40:20PM +0100, Paul Sutton wrote: >> Looking at https://screenshots.debian.net/  the Debian project seems to >> want some screen shots of different applications etc. >> >> I have taken s

Re: Salsa vs Github

2019-05-17 Thread Paul Sutton
On 17/05/2019 10:23, Jonathan Dowland wrote: > On Thu, May 16, 2019 at 04:51:22PM +0100, Paul Sutton wrote: >> is it possible to >> 1. Fork a project between github -> salsa or between salsa -> github ? > > No. But, you can create a corresponding project in

Re: please do *never* use GitHub for free software, was Re: Salsa vs Github

2019-05-17 Thread Paul Sutton
en to the community. Similarly if we self host a repository structure then we are in control, As the underpinning idea allows us to collaborate cross platforms then we have the choice. Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Re: Age Ranges for contributors was: Salsa vs Github

2019-05-17 Thread Paul Sutton
engagement from the community safety team, it is less priority now. I will ask at the e-safety seminar in a few weeks. As to me if practitioners are able to support young people we benefit from this. Thank you to everyone for their help on this issue, Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.

Re: Age Ranges for contributors was: Salsa vs Github

2019-05-16 Thread Paul Sutton
On 16/05/2019 19:22, Cindy Sue Causey wrote: > On 5/16/19, Paul Sutton wrote: >> Just a specific question from the thread >> >> Further to the comments by nik on the Salsa vs Github thread. >> >> Am I right in thinking that you can be _any_ age to contribu

Re: Age Ranges for contributors was: Salsa vs Github

2019-05-16 Thread Paul Sutton
is truly inclusive,  something a lot of the offline world could learn from (and fail to grasp fully).  But that is the 'hacker (original meaning , ESR' ) way of doing things.  No problem about taking this seriously,   I can now push the tools that help and not hinder this effort. Paul -- Paul Sutto

Age Ranges for contributors was: Salsa vs Github

2019-05-16 Thread Paul Sutton
for practicality reasons. Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Salsa vs Github

2019-05-16 Thread Paul Sutton
ign up to an account on salsa. Thanks for any help Paul Sutton -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Screenshots of Debian software

2019-05-16 Thread Paul Sutton
be 'want to help please click here.' I can then try and approach people who may be able to help or send out the information to a wider group who may be able to help. Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Re: Configure your PC to contribute to Debian community

2019-05-08 Thread Paul Sutton
e using or prefer to get >> isolation? >> >> Sorry, if this a wrong place to ask this question, then where should I ask? >> >> >> Cheers, >> VIpul >> >> PS: I'm not subscribed to this mailing. >> -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Re: Trouble making bootable USB from ISO image

2019-05-03 Thread Paul Sutton
ce is mounted, that will interfere with the raw byte > writing > you're doing.  The results are unpredictable. > Just to add that if you put status=progress at the end you should get a progress bar as it writes,  this is handy otherwise you are sitting around for what seems ages

Re: xorg version in Buster

2019-04-27 Thread Paul Sutton
On 27/04/2019 17:17, Felix Miata wrote: > Paul Sutton composed on 2019-04-27 17:07 (UTC+0100): > >> According to https://packages.debian.org/source/buster/xorg-server the >> version of x-org supplied with Buster is 2:1.20.3.1  is this correct or >> is the actu

xorg version in Buster

2019-04-27 Thread Paul Sutton
.x This is for the presentation I am working on which is now on Salsa ( https://salsa.debian.org/zleap-guest/presentations ) However being able to interpret this information would be useful to me generally. Thanks Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap

Re: OT Calibre

2019-04-22 Thread Paul Sutton
right corner of the > window (using xfce4). > Hmm,  from a UX / UI viewpoint won't new users expect a close / quit button or menu option,  ?  Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Re: What's the device name of my microSD card?

2019-04-21 Thread Paul Sutton
ck devices Worth a try if you run lsblk | tee lsblkoutput.txt Output will be directed to the console AND the file lsblkoutput.txt.    Hope this helps Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Debian localization presentation information sources.

2019-04-19 Thread Paul Sutton
mirrored information, Just a thought Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Presentation : Debian Languages

2019-04-18 Thread Paul Sutton
Hi I am looking for some information as to how many languages Debian is available in. So far the only info I seem to find on this is here https://www.debian.org/international/index.en.html is this right, so the list there is the current list. Thanks Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net

Re: A few questions (buster and presentation)

2019-04-16 Thread Paul Sutton
On 16/04/2019 19:19, Jonas Smedegaard wrote: > Quoting Paul Sutton (2019-04-16 19:27:34) >> There are 3 main ways to install packages,  I have tried to explain this >> in the presentation as >> >> Apt - 1.8.0 - command line tool (universal) >> Gnome-pa

A few questions (buster and presentation)

2019-04-16 Thread Paul Sutton
to other desktop environments. What version of Xorg comes with Buster or more to the point how to I query this directly.  for apt it is apt -v but xorg is different as it is mutiple components. Thanks Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682

Re: Buster presentation info

2019-04-16 Thread Paul Sutton
On 15/04/2019 17:38, Paul Sutton wrote: > On 15/04/2019 09:27, Reco wrote: >> Hi. >> >> On Mon, Apr 15, 2019 at 08:38:15AM +0100, Paul Sutton wrote: >>> Does anyone know the version of Wayland being used? >> $ dpkg -s libwayland-server0 | grep Version

Re: Buster presentation info

2019-04-15 Thread Paul Sutton
On 15/04/2019 09:27, Reco wrote: > Hi. > > On Mon, Apr 15, 2019 at 08:38:15AM +0100, Paul Sutton wrote: >> Does anyone know the version of Wayland being used? > $ dpkg -s libwayland-server0 | grep Version > Version: 1.16.0-1 > >> and what other basic info co

Re: Cannot re-install synaptic on Buster.

2019-04-15 Thread Paul Sutton
my openbox setup. > > Reco > Hi I prefer and will stick to lxde, however with this presentation it is probably better to stick to the default options, which I am guesing will be wayland + gnome 3. Of course I want to also make it simple enough so people can easily edit it for their needs. If I select desktop environment + Lxde, I would assume that the system will go back to X + lxde. Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Buster presentation info

2019-04-15 Thread Paul Sutton
in a technical overview without overwhelming the viewer ? Once completed I can upload to the wiki or make generally available. Thanks Regards Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Re: Cannot re-install synaptic on Buster.

2019-04-15 Thread Paul Sutton
r from this page https://wiki.debian.org/NewInBuster Would it be worth updating this page so others know to use gnome-packagekit instead, even if this information is elsewhere. Regards Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Re: DVD Creation software

2019-04-12 Thread Paul Sutton
On 12/04/2019 13:27, Curt wrote: > On 2019-04-12, Paul Sutton wrote: >> DVD authoring, DVD creation are both valid search terms but there  may >> be better search terms that I will have better luck with. > Burn, baby, burn? > > I stumbled upon this tutorial: > &g

DVD Creation software

2019-04-12 Thread Paul Sutton
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Promotional material (presentations)

2019-04-10 Thread Paul Sutton
advice. Thanks you for your time. Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Re: Debian buster installer says Debian 9

2019-04-07 Thread Paul Sutton
On 07/04/2019 13:03, rhkra...@gmail.com wrote: > On Sunday, April 07, 2019 05:16:12 AM Paul Sutton wrote: >> Hopefully I can submit more bug reports in the future and get better at >> this. > Well, just to add a different perspective, I hope you won't have to submit > but

Re: Debian buster installer says Debian 9

2019-04-07 Thread Paul Sutton
On 06/04/2019 15:15, Paul Sutton wrote: > Hi > > > I created a fresh Debian non free install disk yesterday for Debian > Buster.  Booting in to this, the initial screen for graphical install > says Debian 9.  Has anyone else noticed this. > > This is the c

Re: Debian buster installer says Debian 9

2019-04-06 Thread Paul Sutton
s.list after install, in theory it should show Debian Buster,  I am replacing a stretch - > buster upgrade so there are references in the comments to stretch in the sources.list file.  A full Buster install should not have this. I will then submit a report Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.

Debian buster installer says Debian 9

2019-04-06 Thread Paul Sutton
  MD5SUMS.sign Is the installer meant to show Debian 10 ? or is it normal to show Debian 9 until release. Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Re: About Debian Workshop

2019-04-05 Thread Paul Sutton
There is also https://www.debian.org/misc/merchandise which has links to various supplies. You may want to look at trying to get some sort of sponsorship for the event.   Re : Documentation wiki.debian.org has a link to some, there is also https://debian-handbook.info/ Hope this helps Paul

List for debian 10 testing

2019-04-05 Thread Paul Sutton
appropriate list.  Thanks Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Re: old never used memorex cd media

2019-04-03 Thread Paul Sutton
On 03/04/2019 10:26, Thomas Schmitt wrote: > Hi, > > Curt wrote: >> They [CD media] seem to be on their way out the door as a medium > > I ceased arguing against that claim 10 years ago. :)) CDs are still useful though, The cost of a spindle of CD-r vs the same number of usb flash disks is

Re: free software to paid work

2019-04-02 Thread Paul Sutton
On 30/03/2019 21:44, Jan Claeys wrote: > On Thu, 2019-03-28 at 09:25 +0000, Paul Sutton wrote: >> In an effort to reach out to people and recruit much needed help for >> contributors to free software, I just wondered if there were any >> examples of where people have ga

Re: Liveusb w/ persistent data

2019-03-31 Thread Paul Sutton
On 31/03/2019 12:24, Brian wrote: > On Sun 31 Mar 2019 at 09:02:15 +0100, Paul Sutton wrote: > >> Not sure if this is the right solution. However when booting and >> installing from a flash disk, I get the option to install to either hdd >> or flash disk (as this devi

Re: Liveusb w/ persistent data

2019-03-31 Thread Paul Sutton
gt; > Any help is appreciated > > Thanks > -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

free software to paid work

2019-03-28 Thread Paul Sutton
to be able to find more people to help contribute to free software.  Paul Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Re: Recommended way to install Docker in Stretch

2019-03-27 Thread Paul Sutton
headless (to a point at least) Not sure if it is the recommended way though. Hope this helps Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Re: Other lists? Fire support for new users

2019-03-22 Thread Paul Sutton
tion editors) can communicate good things happen.  if may also help us develop good documentation too, as even writing that can throw up questions.   Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Re: a lot mail

2019-03-19 Thread Paul Sutton
a little when all mail from the user list goes to one place. What e-mail client are you using ? I can help with Thunderbird, and others here can perhaps help with other clients. Hope this helps . Paul > -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D

Re: Group thoughts on: Anti-virus tools

2019-03-11 Thread Paul Sutton
st > creating a false sense of security while providing no security benefit > whatsoever. > > Grüße, > Sven. > Not just a false sense of security, but for anyone who is new or inexperienced a false positive creates extra worry as you are unsure if it real or otherw

Re: sucessor for denyhosts?

2019-03-09 Thread Paul Sutton
ts. > > Happy hacking! > > Hans Hi Hans Maybe have a look at fail2ban this seems to fit the description of what you're looking for.  I have not used it much but I found out about it from another Linux user group member years ago and he suggested it. Regards Paul -- Paul Sutton

Re: Keyboard and touchpad not working after waking up from a suspension

2019-03-04 Thread Paul Sutton
on that computer, Is there a list of related keybindings anywhere please? Thanks Regards Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Re: I need to help

2019-03-01 Thread Paul Sutton
l version, this is very minimal and allows you to install the features and packages you would like or need. I am sure others here can, however be more useful. Regards Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

Re: OT : Windows 10 managed desktop

2019-02-24 Thread Paul Sutton
e, so just dropped to a locally installed LaTeX editor, then uploaded my work. Kind of highlights the more we rely on the cloud the more at risk we are if something happens that cuts us off, and we have no backup strategy and I am doing this at home and the document wasn't critical at that time. Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

OT : Windows 10 managed desktop

2019-02-22 Thread Paul Sutton
here. Paul -- Paul Sutton http://www.zleap.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/zleap/ gnupg : 7D6D B682 F351 8D08 1893 1E16 F086 5537 D066 302D

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