Re: [Trisquel-users] Debian census

2019-01-29 Thread calmstorm
Not for nothing, but shouldn't devuan be listed? It is indeed a debian derivative, although I may not be completely aware of something so please fill me in... if I wrong.

Re: [Trisquel-users] gtk fork

2019-01-29 Thread calmstorm
Are you thinking of doing this for the same reason, QT3 is being continued to be supported by the Trinity Desktop group? Just curious... Very much so in fact...

Re: [Trisquel-users] Hello everyone! I have a question about this part of Trisquel GNU/Linux

2019-01-16 Thread calmstorm
Nobody knows... ;)

Re: [Trisquel-users] systemd sucks so much cock that everyone who likes it should die

2018-12-22 Thread calmstorm
Just delete all my posts and threads on this website, I can no longer trust myself being on here. PS, I was foolish, forget I exist. David, delete this and all other threads of mine/posts.

[Trisquel-users] systemd sucks so much cock that everyone who likes it should die

2018-12-22 Thread calmstorm
The reason, I am writing this thread, IS I AM TIRED OF YOU fuckers thinking you have the right to thumb me down everytime I make any comment you see as critical of systemd. I am done with this infernal forum, you people have crossed the line for the last time. See here: https://trisque

Re: [Trisquel-users] Hyperbola, gnu/linux

2018-12-21 Thread calmstorm
That is something a mod would do. Yup.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Hyperbola, gnu/linux

2018-12-20 Thread calmstorm
PS, this is the wrong part of the forum for this thread... I think this should be moved to Freedom misc.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Hyperbola, gnu/linux

2018-12-20 Thread calmstorm
The below helps once you install Hyperbola: rc-update add lvm boot rc-update add dmcrypt boot rc-update add mdraid boot rc-update add cronie default rc-update add elogind default rc-update add alsasound default rc-update add sshd default rc-update add NetworkManager default rc-update add syslog

Re: [Trisquel-users] GNU/Linux installation on libreboot machines

2018-12-10 Thread calmstorm
in 2014 I was using trisquel up until, I think 2016, then I changed to Debian jessie and switched sometimes with testing, then Devuan jessie sometimes though moving to its form of stretch, ascii... and then follow back to one years ago exactly I switched to Hyperbola, which I haven't tried h

Re: [Trisquel-users] Is Popcorn Time Legal?

2018-12-09 Thread calmstorm
Meh, who cares if popcorn time is legal or not? Copyright is abused to death anyhow and quite frankly is being taken to the umph extreme. Calling it piracy is just dumb. Since when has sharing a copy of any software caused a ship to sink? Since when does it cause lots of people to die? Or be

Re: [Trisquel-users] GNU/Linux installation on libreboot machines

2018-12-09 Thread calmstorm
Hmm... I never have had that problem with suspend even with trisquel 7. Trisquel 8 I imagine could be different, but more than likely its something of a bug. Hibernate however works very badly on trisquel 7, so I assume the same can be said for trisquel 8.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Christmas Discount on Minifree's Libre WNDR3800 router

2018-11-27 Thread calmstorm
You are indeed very generous, I am surprised you would do this, but what a blessing for those who want those routers in the EU/UK. :)

Re: [Trisquel-users] Which chromium build you recommend?

2018-11-24 Thread calmstorm
That is the better answer in my opinon too, some firefox derivative such as iceweasel-uxp or waterfox with all non-free stuff disabled or icecat/abrowser better. Of course only two of those work on other gnu/linux distros. Pity... Anything with webextensions just seems like a bad idea at th

Re: [Trisquel-users] Thinkpad x200 ssd

2018-11-24 Thread calmstorm
Listen to Vikings, my solid state drive for my x200 is one of those.

Re: [Trisquel-users] VirtualBox? Or Libre Alternatives

2018-11-24 Thread calmstorm
I wouldn't say virtualbox is totally non-free, just that damn open watcom compiler part for the most part. and yes, virtualbox is non-free, (it was only free ifrom 4.0 till 4.2.) Virt-manager is what I use, its easy to figure out and it has none of virtualbox's bloat. Qemu is a lot harder

Re: [Trisquel-users] Which chromium build you recommend?

2018-11-23 Thread calmstorm
If you have to use a chromium based browser, use iridium browser. Supposedly that one is free software.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Thinkpad x200 ssd

2018-11-23 Thread calmstorm
Do you have an x200 already if so I would assume you would have to do research. If not just buy from minifree.org

Re: [Trisquel-users] VirtualBox? Or Libre Alternatives

2018-11-15 Thread calmstorm
Virt-manager is a good one.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Disable Orca in Display Manager (LightDM)

2018-11-07 Thread calmstorm
Ah, good ol orca, always a pain in the ass lol. I think they should at least lower the sound of orca to 50% at least or do like parabola/hyperbola and have a seperate version with it enabled.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Video driver for a newbie

2018-11-04 Thread calmstorm
There is one even better way, look for a router that has all versions supported. Such as the netgear wndr3800. It has two different versions, one for china, one for everything else so yeah. But, both are supported so yeah. :)

Re: [Trisquel-users] Video driver for a newbie

2018-11-04 Thread calmstorm
I believe the only versions of virtualbox that was free was from 4.0-4.2. Although virt-manager is way, way better than anything else.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Libreboot laptops on Minifree heavily discounted for 2018 christmas season

2018-11-02 Thread calmstorm
Cool, I am thinking of getting one.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Libreboot Hardware

2018-10-23 Thread calmstorm
At least until some whack jobs solve this problem by giving it like 1 million hours plus and then releasing his source code somewhere under a libre license... until then, it will not happen. Even this might not be enough to fix intel's garbage. I think the better option is just to ditch in

Re: [Trisquel-users] Minifree now selling libre routers with libreCMC preinstalled :)

2018-10-15 Thread calmstorm
Really? I got mine for 40$? In any case Leah's new price tag isn't too far out of my interest if I need another one. :)

Re: [Trisquel-users] Minifree now selling libre routers with libreCMC preinstalled :)

2018-10-15 Thread calmstorm
I think that will do well for people. I like that idea. I am sure people here will buy more now!

Re: [Trisquel-users] I finally migrated to Trisquel

2018-10-13 Thread calmstorm
Or if its related to gnome/mate, disable the beep by removing the screen reader app. It was annoying for me too.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Why is Trisquel 8 so much bigger than Trisquel 7?

2018-10-10 Thread calmstorm
Not quite, I do care about program size. Because most likely, the larger the program size, the more ram used which means... More battery life used. And that I care about a whole lot.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Minifree now selling libre routers with libreCMC preinstalled :)

2018-10-09 Thread calmstorm
Ah, thanks for clarifying. It is a shame though that you don't have a disributor to buy them from who lives in america to send them to you for a good price. :( I thought that was the case though.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Leaving Trisquel over systemd Concerns, Fantastic Project Otherwise, Thanks

2018-10-09 Thread calmstorm
Nope you misunderstood, I may have phrased it wrong though so let me be clear: My x200 froze quite a few times even when using Hyperbola, (Correct) When I said this however: "Systemd may or may not be the culprit" I was talking to the OP more than anything Sorry if I wasn't clear about this

Re: [Trisquel-users] Minifree X200 Review

2018-10-08 Thread calmstorm
That is interesting, so I was wise to get the X200 then. Probably more battery life to the X200 I imagine. Maybe by one or two hours.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Leaving Trisquel over systemd Concerns, Fantastic Project Otherwise, Thanks

2018-10-08 Thread calmstorm
I suppose its possible that it had to do with the meltdown/spectre patches for linux-libre/linux-libre-lts... When those bugs were discovered, for at least a few months I had trouble having that same issue. My x200 libreboot froze quite a few times. Even when using Hyperbola. I dunno if

Re: [Trisquel-users] Leaving Trisquel over systemd Concerns, Fantastic Project Otherwise, Thanks

2018-10-07 Thread calmstorm
Ah, okay. so it happens with bsd, unix and the rest? The rest of course, being "The really untrustworthy ones." Out of curiosity what is your favorite desktop environment? I like xfce4 because it is lightweight, almost as much as lxqt/lxde but with one notable difference: there is a way

Re: [Trisquel-users] Minifree now selling libre routers with libreCMC preinstalled :)

2018-10-07 Thread calmstorm
does the original one not have a free bootloader? If so, you are correct.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Minifree now selling libre routers with libreCMC preinstalled :)

2018-10-07 Thread calmstorm
Interesting, I had no idea. I wonder if it is more expensive in other countries... Just so you know, wdnr3800 has only two versions. Both supported, one is china and one is not. Unless they made new ones since I got mine. Does librecmc remove all blobs from it? just wondering.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Leaving Trisquel over systemd Concerns, Fantastic Project Otherwise, Thanks

2018-10-05 Thread calmstorm
Just wondering, are you referring to gnu/linux before the 2000s? or in general? That aside, desktop environments I think are lightweight/stable. XFCE and LXQT are good ones, LXQT is ugly, but meh... it works fine when I tried it recently. Love/hate issue with it though. XFCE is what I enjoy

Re: [Trisquel-users] Leaving Trisquel over systemd Concerns, Fantastic Project Otherwise, Thanks

2018-10-05 Thread calmstorm
Well, I gotta agree, you did sound condescending and it surprised me that you of all people made that last comment, you usually don't do that on here from what I know.. but yeah, I don't really like or trust systemd. But its not really due to errors, its the unknown which I know nothin

Re: [Trisquel-users] Abrowser: I can't by-passing WebGL Blocklist (to enable WebGL support)

2018-10-05 Thread calmstorm
But, isn't webgl a security risk?

Re: [Trisquel-users] Minifree now selling libre routers with libreCMC preinstalled :)

2018-10-05 Thread calmstorm
That's odd, 98euros seems like alot... Not trying to be rude, I got mine for less. Of course I did install librecmc myself, but it wasn't really hard. I am puzzled. Either way, there are a lot of those routers. So it does make sense to sell them with librecmc on them. ;)

Re: [Trisquel-users] Leaving Trisquel over systemd Concerns, Fantastic Project Otherwise, Thanks

2018-10-03 Thread calmstorm
Hyperbola and Freenix are both good non-systemd distros. I never used Freenix, but Hyperbola I indeed have and I love it.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Installing Libreboot

2018-10-03 Thread calmstorm
First he should check to see if it even can have coreboot put on it. That's my opinion anyways.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Leaving Trisquel over systemd Concerns, Fantastic Project Otherwise, Thanks

2018-10-03 Thread calmstorm
Yep, Your not alone in this regard. I am enjoying it, I still post here from time to time, but yeah. It's good. :)

Re: [Trisquel-users] Thinkpad T420s 5 beeps

2018-09-21 Thread calmstorm
How would I do that? can anyone confirm if this is true, and that would be cool. Except the intel me would still be somewhat on...

Re: [Trisquel-users] Thinkpad T420s 5 beeps

2018-09-20 Thread calmstorm
I had a t420 before, it would be awesome if the me was 95% clean because then the wifi card could be changed.

Re: [Trisquel-users] My T400 laptop restarts each 5 seconds

2018-09-18 Thread calmstorm
Reset loops yes.

Re: [Trisquel-users] My T400 laptop restarts each 5 seconds

2018-09-01 Thread calmstorm
I have seen this happen before myself, without messing with the bios and only messing with the software side. Debian testing/devuan testing back when version stretch was in testing status. I think I have also seen this happen in trisquel 7. It is/was annoying.

Re: [Trisquel-users] My T400 laptop restarts each 5 seconds

2018-08-30 Thread calmstorm
Try contacting a libreboot seller and maybe you will get a good answer. Just don't contact libiquity via email, pehjota is a nice guy, but he is slow to respond sometimes. I did order from him so I have an idea of that. ;)

Re: [Trisquel-users] FSF Membership card

2018-08-20 Thread calmstorm
Let's Necro this thread!

Re: [Trisquel-users] VS Code is free software?

2018-08-20 Thread calmstorm
This doesn't surprise me one bit.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Using old iMac as display for newer macbook?

2018-08-20 Thread calmstorm
Let's necro this thread for fun!

Re: [Trisquel-users] VS Code is free software?

2018-08-20 Thread calmstorm
Just so you know, I did make a joke, it was about callousness of microsoft, and callousness of systemd devs. and I should have been more clear, if you need to make fun of anti-systemd people rather than inits, which I am sure you do, there is no problem, ps, I have nothing against vegans.

Re: [Trisquel-users] VS Code is free software?

2018-08-18 Thread calmstorm
The cons mentioned are either from the web links I mentioned, with one exception, Removing systemd completely including library files is near impossible in debian. Even if you are installing sysvinit or openrc combo in exchange. I think ubuntu choose systemd because debian did. "Lots. *Ev

Re: [Trisquel-users] VS Code is free software?

2018-08-18 Thread calmstorm
That's my only complaint with devuan to be honest.

Re: [Trisquel-users] VS Code is free software?

2018-08-18 Thread calmstorm
Alright, I had no idea that the answer I looked up was wrong.

Re: [Trisquel-users] users group

2018-08-18 Thread calmstorm
Nope, you can always reinstall the system if you think your locked out. That's just one way, if you don't know how to burn an iso, just buy one from thinkpenguin.com It is extremely easy to reinstall even when I was a noob to gnu/linux, it was easier than fedora.

Re: [Trisquel-users] users group

2018-08-17 Thread calmstorm
Do you have a password for when the laptop first boots up? I think there is a way, but I will post if nothing else to keep thread alive.

Re: [Trisquel-users] VS Code is free software?

2018-08-17 Thread calmstorm
Okay, but what advantages does systemd have then that makes it worth changing to besides being easier on developers. I honestly don't see any so far, other than that its easier on the developers. I have seen more cons than pros personally. But actually I read devuan's position and without-

Re: [Trisquel-users] VS Code is free software?

2018-08-16 Thread calmstorm
Conspiracy theories aside, I don't know if systemd is a backdoor or not, I just prefer not use it, but tell me, why has devuan succeeded in getting community support when fedora's and ubuntu's systemd-free forks failed? Just wondering what your thoughts are.

Re: [Trisquel-users] VS Code is free software?

2018-08-16 Thread calmstorm
I don't understand how this is wrong, I never, have said you cannot make fun of anti-systemd inits, just don't do it in anger. If you like systemd, good for you, I just don't get why at the drop of a coin I make a joke about it, and you guys go to town on me. You can do the same thing, just

Re: [Trisquel-users] VS Code is free software?

2018-08-15 Thread calmstorm
Man, you need to chill out, I was only saying that they should have locked the thread or left it open to everyone. geez, and stop telling me what to do man, you are not my master. ps, in trisquel you are correct, no threads related to systemd problems, but in others you don't know for sure a

Re: [Trisquel-users] Libreboot X200 Tablet now available on Minifree. With Trisquel 8 preinstalled

2018-08-14 Thread calmstorm
Interesting, something to look into for the future I guess. :)

Re: [Trisquel-users] VS Code is free software?

2018-08-14 Thread calmstorm
I was going to ignore the thumbs down, but I feel its important, to say why I put this post here, Anytime you lock a thread just because you don't want to hear something, you should lock it from everyone responding including yourself. You shouldn't block only people who might disagree with

Re: [Trisquel-users] VS Code is free software?

2018-08-03 Thread calmstorm
That thread was given about as much respect as this one: https://github.com/systemd/systemd/issues/5644

Re: [Trisquel-users] The "install extension" link on the wiki-page for the Abrowser addon "Random Agent Spoofer" not working for me

2018-08-03 Thread calmstorm
I had thought as much...

Re: [Trisquel-users] Gaming console type controller to use on desktop?

2018-08-03 Thread calmstorm
Here is the best type of controller adapter for gnu/linux systems including debian, trisquel and hyperbola. https://www.raphnet-tech.com/ There are a fair amount of products on this website that work out of the box without any issues. I have some experience with one of the n64 adapters. he

Re: [Trisquel-users] Thank you Trisquel.

2018-07-31 Thread calmstorm
Is guix more stable then Parabola or more unstable then Parabola or as unstable as Parabola testing? curious I am.

Re: [Trisquel-users] VS Code is free software?

2018-07-31 Thread calmstorm
Do what stallman recommends, or use eclipse or idle3 or some other libre alternative.

Re: [Trisquel-users] The "install extension" link on the wiki-page for the Abrowser addon "Random Agent Spoofer" not working for me

2018-07-31 Thread calmstorm
This is curious, I am surprised...

Re: [Trisquel-users] Proposal: Update "Enable DVD Playback"

2018-07-31 Thread calmstorm
Draconian laws indeed, how can they be considered free trade agreements? They are clear not free at all. DCMA is evil anyways.

Re: [Trisquel-users] The "install extension" link on the wiki-page for the Abrowser addon "Random Agent Spoofer" not working for me

2018-07-30 Thread calmstorm
It is a legacy addon so probably it will say it is not compatible. Unless you using firefox 52 esr.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Ethernet Not Working

2018-07-29 Thread calmstorm
If you are anyone is desperate, this will do: https://www.thinkpenguin.com/gnu-linux/usb-30-101001000-gigabit-ethernet-network-adapter-tpe-1000net3

Re: [Trisquel-users] Is the AMDGPU driver considered Free Software?

2018-07-27 Thread calmstorm
NVIDIA, is worse than intel in one way at least, they have always been hostile to free software way beyond what they need to be, Intel and AMD probably have some stupid law keeping them from not adding backdoors, not that, that, makes them innocent of course, but when a company far exceeds th

Re: [Trisquel-users] Is the AMDGPU driver considered Free Software?

2018-07-27 Thread calmstorm
You know what, I used to be in the mindset of thinking such thoughts were foolish, but meltdown and spectre are the first of many flaws in intel, so I will likely be jumping ship someday with you. Tell me something, what do you think about Eoma68's chances of success?

Re: [Trisquel-users] The "install extension" link on the wiki-page for the Abrowser addon "Random Agent Spoofer" not working for me

2018-07-25 Thread calmstorm
Unless people using Hyperbola, legacy addons will not work. or if you use basilisk which is and I quote, "not free software"

Re: [Trisquel-users] The "install extension" link on the wiki-page for the Abrowser addon "Self-Destructing Cookies" not working for me

2018-07-24 Thread calmstorm
See https://trisquel.info/en/forum/install-extension-link-wiki-page-abrowser-addon-random-agent-spoofer-not-working-me#comment-134181

Re: [Trisquel-users] The "install extension" link on the wiki-page for the Abrowser addon "Random Agent Spoofer" not working for me

2018-07-24 Thread calmstorm
That's a legacy addon. It will not work with abrowser due to it being a firefox quantum fork.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Cannot install Bible app

2018-07-23 Thread calmstorm
I used xiphos before also, try bibletime if that doesn't work.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Installation on old laptop with limited RAM (HP Pavilion ze4600)

2018-07-14 Thread calmstorm
librepup is outdated I thought though...

Re: [Trisquel-users] Cannot install GNOME Software

2018-07-14 Thread calmstorm
Trisquel does have issues, but that one I doubt is it.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Cannot install GNOME Software

2018-07-14 Thread calmstorm
That sounds absurd.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Why qre Minifree's Libreboot X200 laptop threads all locked?

2018-07-09 Thread calmstorm
Aww, but people love necroing! so much so that they thumb me down many times when I do it. but seriously, it is amusing at times when people necro. ;)

Re: [Trisquel-users] Abrowser recommended privacy/security extension

2018-07-07 Thread calmstorm
I am curious how you apply user.js in firefox esr 52

Re: [Trisquel-users] Why are Unity shell and UbuntuWeb still broken?

2018-07-07 Thread calmstorm
"I see no reason for Trisquel's developers to waste their time on a dead project like Unity." You mean like Gnome 3? ;p Yes I know that gnome 3 is still being worked on, but it looks rather, bloated. To be blunt, I don't get why people like it.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Abrowser recommended privacy/security extension

2018-07-06 Thread calmstorm
Umatrix is more complicated no doubt, but I think you should look up what noscript actually is. Noscript has a crap ton of security protections, and moreover, it is usually a script blocker. You should if nothing else, use it in that mode. It really is a recommended security addon.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Telegram/Tray (Mate Panel) Bug

2018-07-05 Thread calmstorm
I thought telegram was non-free because of the server it connects to.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Abrowser recommended privacy/security extension

2018-07-05 Thread calmstorm
Please use noscript, and if the blocking gets to be too much, put it in allow all globally dangerous scripts. You still get a fair amount of protection that way.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Abrowser recommended privacy/security extension

2018-07-05 Thread calmstorm
Privacy possum is like privacy badger, but way better.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Need help with GPG/Enigmail/Torbirdy

2018-07-02 Thread calmstorm
Google is the most fascinating, of the enemies of free software, to me anyways... for one reason: They hire people who work on coreboot, and give them some freedom, they use free software licenses in malicious ways, and most of all, they track so many people across the world, its hard to beli

Re: [Trisquel-users] Why are Unity shell and UbuntuWeb still broken?

2018-07-02 Thread calmstorm
Do you like unity that much? Just wondering. I forget what it looks like though. and I believe ubuntu is going to abandon it in the future if it hasn't already. I may be wrong, but I have heard people on this forum say such things.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Abrowser recommended privacy/security extension

2018-07-02 Thread calmstorm
Yes, Ghostery is proprietary software. The same way as WOT... and this is no joke. alas.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel-Mini Desktop Environment

2018-07-02 Thread calmstorm
I don't like most of the desktop environments. I only really like XFCE, LXDE and Budgie. Qt is fine for some purposes, but not desktop environments. That's my opinion anyways.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Abrowser recommended privacy/security extension

2018-07-01 Thread calmstorm
Noscript is a good one, Ublock origin and privacy possum are also really smart choices. Ghostery is a really, really bad idea.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel-Mini Desktop Environment

2018-06-26 Thread calmstorm
I use lxdm and lightdm

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel-Mini Desktop Environment

2018-06-26 Thread calmstorm
I cannot pinpoint all of them, I just find plasma ugly that's all. plus, I like GTK icons/themes for some reason.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Problems with OS after upgrade

2018-06-25 Thread calmstorm
OR, you could do, sudo aptitude remove file. file being the thing you want to remove. If it is a problem it won't let you do it. that's the honest truth. In my previous experience anyways.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel-Mini Desktop Environment

2018-06-24 Thread calmstorm
I don't have nearly enough interest or skill to do so. Besides, XFCE4 is fine with me. :)

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel-Mini Desktop Environment

2018-06-24 Thread calmstorm
Like a superman without a weakness? (1950's superman aka) ;P In all seriousness though, lxde isn't dead but it will become dead in the near future unless someone forks it. ;)

Re: [Trisquel-users] getting USB headset to work

2018-06-24 Thread calmstorm
Hmm it may be proprietary. But I could be wrong, it might just require more tweaking/workaround(s) but regardless, it most likely is still non-free to some form.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel-Mini Desktop Environment

2018-06-19 Thread calmstorm
This is true. I just wish that they could make Lxqt have an option to look like LXDE. I wonder why this hasn't been thought of...

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel-Mini Desktop Environment

2018-06-16 Thread calmstorm
I respectfully disagree, I really don't like LXQT's interface. it is majorly ugly. no offense. XFCE should be the next mini I think.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel-Mini Desktop Environment

2018-06-16 Thread calmstorm
I used to like LXDE the most, but yeah, it was when they decided to move to qt5 I decided to go to xfce4. XFCE is almost as light and supports changing desktop wallpaper depending on duration. That is why I use XFCE now. That and, LXDE is going to be no longer supported... ;( Although mayb

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