Re: [PLUG] VLC 3.0

Jason, That is useful info. I will be trying Kubuntu 18.04 to see if it's up to the task of replacing Mint KDE for myself, friends, & family. Mint has abandoned KDE Plasma, unfortunately. On Wed, May 9, 2018 at 10:42 PM, Jason Barnett wrote: > I can vouch for

Re: [PLUG] The end of Mint KDE edition

po for > > bleeding edge versions of KDE and its dependencies. I don't use it > myself, > > but ktown is getting rave reviews. > > > > Or you could just go with KDE Neon, which is the closest thing you will > > get to an official KDE distro. > > > > > >

[PLUG] The end of Mint KDE edition

Mint is discontinuing their KDE Plasma release. It's not that they will still use KDE apps without Plasma. They no longer produce a distro that includes any aspect of the KDE software project.Here is Mint's blog post announcing that they will stop producing a KDE Mint distro: "

Re: [PLUG] Can't see files in Virtualbox shared device

Another option that might work for you, is to use OpenStreetMap map data on your Garmins. There is no charge for updating. It's something that's been on my todo list for a while, but I haven't tried it, yet. Also, there is at least one person who sells (or did so in the past) SD cards ready to

Re: [PLUG] Can't see files in Virtualbox shared device

A problem that can come up with the free map updates for life, is running out of room to install those updates. I'm not sure if adding an SD card after years of use, allows you to fit newer map updates on the device, or not. Maybe someone here knows that. Also, I ran out of space for my saved

Re: [PLUG] qTox - open source video/audio chat ?

I have, years ago. I wasn't impressed. There's a desktop version of Signal Private Messenger that does all those things very well. Lots of people use Signal, so that also helps. You can set Signal up on Android using a voip phone #, or a regular cell #. Then use the desktop version, as well.

Re: [PLUG] qTox - open source video/audio chat ?

Hang on a minute. I'm not sure the desktop version of Signal supports voice & video calling. I'll have to check that. On Wed, Dec 26, 2018 at 4:09 PM elcaseti wrote: > I have, years ago. I wasn't impressed. There's a desktop version of > Signal Private Messenger that does all th

Re: [PLUG] When Mailman list dies ...

e technically it is spam... > > > > On Mon, Sep 2, 2019 at 4:10 PM Rich Shepard > wrote: > > > On Mon, 2 Sep 2019, elcaseti . wrote: > > > > > So, is there any relatively easy way to put a stop to this useless > once a > > > month email? >

Re: [PLUG] Ubuntu Server on HP ProLiant DL380 G5

"I installed ZoneMinder, it was quite easy"Zoneminder is the best a/v security setup I know of, but I've never heard anyone refer to setting it up as easy. I hope to learn it someday. On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 8:49 AM Chuck Hast wrote: > Folks > I got the beast running, I really needed to do

Re: [PLUG] When Mailman list dies ...

So, is there any relatively easy way to put a stop to this useless once a month email? On Mon, Sep 2, 2019 at 11:03 AM Ben Koenig wrote: > The server has probably been repurposed for other mailing lists. What you > are seeing could just a side effect of leaving the list up in read-only > mode.

Re: [PLUG] Laptop Screen Swap at Clinic

I'm probably stating the obvious here, but I hope both screens are from the same laptop model. Otherwise, you're talking about a whole different league of a procedure. On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 9:38 PM John Jason Jordan wrote: > On Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:54:54 -0700 > Ben Koenig dijo: > > >Or

Re: [PLUG] Laptop Screen Swap at Clinic

Ah, very good. On Thu, Jul 18, 2019 at 4:06 PM Dick Steffens wrote: > On 7/18/19 4:03 PM, elcaseti . wrote: > > I'm probably stating the obvious here, but I hope both screens are from > the > > same laptop model. Otherwise, you're talking about a whole different > &g

Re: [PLUG] Susan on plug list...

Susan doesn't exist. Those were spam emails, not an actuarial person. On Tue, Oct 1, 2019 at 9:41 AM wrote: > Yesterday, I saw three messages on plug list that were very provocative. I > use plug because I am a computer scientist and I have an expectation that > sexually provocative messages

Re: [PLUG] Susan on plug list...

Sorry for my typo. Meant to write: Those were spam emails, not an actual person. On Tue, Oct 1, 2019 at 9:47 AM elcaseti . wrote: > Susan doesn't exist. Those were spam emails, not an actuarial person. > > On Tue, Oct 1, 2019 at 9:41 AM wrote: > >> Yesterday, I saw thre

Re: [PLUG] USB Adapter for NVMe drive

"In any event, the Free Geek store is open on Sundays now, so I can get it myself if needed." On Sundays, if it's a slow sales day, the Free Geek store will close hours early. They closed the store when I had just begun shopping. I sat outside for a while, re-organizing my plans for the day.

Re: [PLUG] KDE application window resizing

For KDE Plasma 5, the shortcut for resizing windows is Alt key while right-clicking on mouse. That works most of the time, but maybe not in this case. On Mon, Feb 17, 2020 at 11:14 AM Tomas Kuchta wrote: > On Mon, Feb 17, 2020, 13:49 Rich Shepard wrote: > > > On Mon, 17 Feb 2020,

Re: [PLUG] ProtonMail was: Surveillance Capitalism

Protonmail is a great service, as long as you keep in mind that it's more like an encrypted instant messaging service than email. The reason I say that is because, as I understand it, Protonmail is only encrypted if both parties communicating, are using Protonmail. If you use Protonmail to

Re: [PLUG] Kernel Modules to blacklist binary applications

I have an old Icom business band radio which can only be programmed with Windows. But, Icom is Japanese, so that's a different story. On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 10:57 PM Michael Barnes wrote: > On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 10:17 PM Chuck Hast wrote: > > > Yes, I have BS alarms going off all around here

Re: [PLUG] Zip 750 USB 2.0 Linux...

I seem to remember using ZIP disks on GNU/Linux many years ago. I think if you use an old enough version of CentOS, it will be compatible. On Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 3:40 PM wrote: > Apparently, these only work in Windows XP SP2 or SP3... > > I tried to bring it up in 64 bit Windows 10, no luck.

Re: [PLUG] What to do First Thursday?

I've heard Jitsi Meet works well for large groups. I've used Signal with medium sized groups. I'd like to hear how Signal works with larger groups, as it is the main tool I use to communicate with folks. On Tue, Apr 28, 2020 at 4:50 PM Tomas Kuchta wrote: > You have pretty nice spreadsheet -

Re: [PLUG] KDE: silence noise when application closed

If you are using stock Slackware, then you are using KDE4, not KDE Plasma 5. On Mon, May 18, 2020 at 3:42 PM wrote: > not sure what KDE version you have installed - probably 5 - kde 5 is > current - > consult your package manager or just try it. > > If KDE 5: start KDE notification settings by:

Re: [PLUG] Upgrading Garmin GPS firmware

I have a small collection of Garmin GPS devices that I really like to use. I've bought all of them used over the years, mostly at thrift stores for ~$5.00 each. I think using WINE to upgrade the firmware carries a risk of bricking them. Your best bet is to install Windows on bare metal & use

Re: [PLUG] Upgrading Garmin GPS firmware

On Mon, Oct 12, 2020 at 12:00 PM Rich Shepard wrote: > On Mon, 12 Oct 2020, elcaseti wrote: > > > I think using WINE to upgrade the firmware carries a risk of bricking > > them. Your best bet is to install Windows on bare metal & use that to > > update the firm

Re: [PLUG] Upgrading Garmin GPS firmware

On Mon, Oct 12, 2020 at 3:17 PM Rich Shepard wrote: > On Mon, 12 Oct 2020, elcaseti wrote: > > > I'll be interested to hear how well that works without using the Windows > > GUI. > > There are two different actions we're discussing. Firmware upgrades are > done &

Re: [PLUG] PinePhone

Paul, Thanks for your account of your experience so far with the Pinephone & the various operating systems available for it. I will probably buy a Pinephone some day when the hardware & software for it have matured more. I love to read about this subject. Currently, I'm wrestling with LineageOS

Re: [PLUG] Brasero says CD/DVD only...

inux was discontinued. I used it & it was also reliable. On Mon, Jul 13, 2020 at 3:58 PM John Jason Jordan wrote: > On Mon, 13 Jul 2020 15:07:51 -0700 > elcaseti dijo: > > >I think K3B is more likely to work with Blu-ray than Brasero is. Most > >people agree that K3B is the

Re: [PLUG] Brasero says CD/DVD only...

I think K3B is more likely to work with Blu-ray than Brasero is. Most people agree that K3B is the best burning software for GNU/Linux. Like King Beowulf said, you may have to also install additional programs like cdrtools and growisof. You should be able to install K3B without installing the

Re: [PLUG] doxy.me, meet.jit.si, facebook, FaceTime, etc.

If the other person(s) only have a mobile, then signal Private messenger is a good option. Read the reviews from security experts about Signal. It uses good encryption & yet it's easy to install & use. That's not a very common combination. On Sat, Jun 6, 2020 at 4:20 PM wes wrote: > On Sat,

Re: [PLUG] Upgrading Garmin GPS firmware

The tricky part, if I remember correctly, is that those OSM maps & instructions for the older Garmins are out of date. Garmin has stopped using that software to interface with the devices, & replaced it with a very different program. Probably still doable, but we have to figure out how to make

Re: [PLUG] PLUG Digest, Vol 196, Issue 8

On Fri, Jan 8, 2021 at 1:18 PM Mark Heimstaedt wrote: > What Time (timezone) is tonites jitsi meeting ? > > On Fri, Jan 8, 2021 at 2:00 PM wrote: > > It's in UTC-8 this time of the year. However, we already had the meeting last night. ___ PLUG:

Re: [PLUG] [PLUG-ANNOUNCE] TONIGHT! UnPLUG 2021, The Year That Will Be!

Yeah, it was a great meeting. Thanks, Michael for hosting it. I can't wait until I go to Portland & get to use some of the Futel non-pay phones! On Thu, Jan 7, 2021 at 10:36 PM John Jason Jordan wrote: > > Fun time tonight seeing faces that I hadn't seen in a long time. :) >

Re: [PLUG] Xfce4: set panel time

I seem to remember that you primarily use Slackware, but not sure which distro you're using in this case. On Tue, Jan 19, 2021 at 8:40 AM Rich Shepard wrote: > My Xfce4 panel sits at the bottom of the screen, as it has done for more > than 25 years, with the time at the extreme right end.

Re: [PLUG] Xfce4: set panel time

There's a gui tool that I have successfully used in Mint to make that panel clock cooperate. I'm pretty sure it was created by the Mint xfce team. There's probably a way to install it on other Debian-bases distros, if that's what you happen to be using.

Re: [PLUG] postmarketos experience?

; > There's also some variety among the nexus 7 devices since it went > through several hardware iterations in a few short years. LineageOS only > lists the one model. Gotta go dig mine out of a box and see which > codename it is. > > -Ben > > > On 1/19/21 9:15 PM, elcaseti

Re: [PLUG] postmarketos experience?

Not postmarketOS, but a different way to make grouper usable: " https://www.reddit.com/r/LineageOS/comments/9ppczt/lineageos_made_my_nexus_7_2012_usable/;. Some folks are using unofficial LineageOS 14 (Android 7) , others are using unofficial LineageOS 15 (Android 8). And it sounds like it works

Re: [PLUG] Xfce4: set panel time

timeconfig <https://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/slackware-14/cannot-change-timezone-on-slackware-13-37-a-943520/> on the terminal. On Tue, Jan 19, 2021 at 4:41 PM Rich Shepard wrote: > On Tue, 19 Jan 2021, elcaseti wrote: > > > I seem to remember that you primarily use Slackware, b

Re: [PLUG] Xfce4: set panel time

Sorry it didn't work out. On Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 5:32 PM Rich Shepard wrote: > On Tue, 19 Jan 2021, elcaseti wrote: > > > Got it. This might be helpful: " > > https://forum.xfce.org/viewtopic.php?id=12414; > > One of the posts in the above forum

Re: [PLUG] Android Filesystems

I don't know if this is something you would want to do, but for me playing music on Android was so annoying, that I went a totally different direction. I now use a Zune to play my music files on, & that has worked out a lot better. The biggest limitations being that I have to use an offline

Re: [PLUG] Printer Recommendations Wanted

I agree that HP laser printers are the way to go. I don't have much experience with color laser printers, or with all in one laser printers. So, I wouldn't be able to recommend any specific models. One trick I figured out: Knoppix supports more old printers than Windows, or any other distro

Re: [PLUG] Chromebooks and Linux

The Snapdragon 7 is an ARM CPU, so there might not be any distros that would support that Duet 5 13.3. If you do end up buying a Chromebook, I agree that you really don't want to use ChromeOS. I used a Chromebook at my library recently, & it was so limiting, that it was almost useless. I was