Re: [Trisquel-users] libreboot t400 is now available for purchase on minifree (gluglug)

2015-09-11 Thread tomlukeywood
i think part of high price is due to the value of the euro having gone up a lot recently so if your buying with any other currency’s then you money is worth less and you must use more of it.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Nvidia GeForce GT 720 - Will it work?

2015-09-11 Thread g . smyli
Sorry I went dark for so long. Well, the 720 GT won't earn my recommendation! I couldn't get it to work. During boot up there was always a message about frame buffer hardware conflict between noveau fb and vesa fb that concluded kernel would remove the 'generic driver.' It would hang for a

Re: [Trisquel-users] Accessing the Troll Hole

2015-09-11 Thread jadedml
There isn't a mailing list for the Troll Hole. Whether or not there will be is something only our Dear Webmaster can answer.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Is there a shut down log, and where can I find it ?

2015-09-11 Thread jadedml
Oh, *after* X is killed. I read what he said wrong- my bad.

[Trisquel-users] Compiling Linux-Libre which includes a specific module

2015-09-11 Thread gnuryan . web
Hi, I want to compile the linux-libre kernel of Trisquel with exactly the same default configs but only changing the setting in a way to include one module during compilation. How Can I do this? I have read this https://trisquel.info/en/wiki/compiling-gnu-linux-libre-kernel What I have

Re: [Trisquel-users] libreboot t400 is now available for purchase on minifree (gluglug)

2015-09-11 Thread grandizo
However these models are not USB 3 ports available. Are these models equipment with other than mainstream language keyboards?

Re: [Trisquel-users] Compiling Linux-Libre which includes a specific module

2015-09-11 Thread t8mf4nu6lizp
Hello! The README file in the linux-3.13.0 source directory will tell you that "make oldconfig" Default all questions based on the contents of your existing ./.config file and asking about new config symbols. You can read the descriptions of the new config symbols and decide for yourself

[Trisquel-users] VirtualBox Kernel Issues

2015-09-11 Thread superbyelich
Hello all. I updated my kernel to the newest GNU kernel from jxself and I am getting this error when trying to install virtualbox: Trying to register the VirtualBox kernel modules using DKMSError! echo Your kernel headers for kernel 4.2.0-gnu cannot be found at /lib/modules/4.2.0-gnu/build or

Re: [Trisquel-users] VirtualBox Kernel Issues

2015-09-11 Thread myself600
VirtualBox 5.0.4 has a fix for Linux 4.2 so you might just try and check it out.

[Trisquel-users] Math Workout program

2015-09-11 Thread sonhodafloresta
Hi! Anyone knows some programs that we can do brain workout in maths besides Tux Maths? Something less "distracting" and more simple but at same time more challenging? Thanks!

Re: [Trisquel-users] VirtualBox Kernel Issues

2015-09-11 Thread noordinaryspider
There are freedom issues with VirtualBox: http://trisquel.info/en/forum/virtualbox-being-removed-trisquel Try this from command line instead (assuming you have KVM and Qemu installed; if not, sudo apt-get install KVM Qemu first): This creates a flexible disk image: qemu-img create -f qcow2

Re: [Trisquel-users] thinkpenguin question- graphic

2015-09-11 Thread chris
I'm not sure how the ASUS KFSN4-DRE would work, but it would be better to go that route than System76 from a free software perspective. System76 isn't concerned about software freedom and your system might not work with Trisquel or other 100% free systems.. not to mention have parts with

Re: [Trisquel-users] VirtualBox Kernel Issues

2015-09-11 Thread legimet . calc
Or you can use virt-manager.

Re: [Trisquel-users] libreboot t400 is now available for purchase on minifree (gluglug)

2015-09-11 Thread moxalt
Although it is true that you could do more or less the same thing quite easily yourself, I'm happy to fork out the money to support freedom-respecting hardware. We need more companies like Minifree and Thinkpenguin- don't let the ones we have die! So even though I could do the same thing myself

Re: [Trisquel-users] libreboot t400 is now available for purchase on minifree (gluglug)

2015-09-11 Thread davesamcdxv
Yeah all I was saying was that it's nice Francis can charge highly for knowing where to hit the hammer (and for wanting to - installing Libreboot on the thing is a bit harder than simply hitting the hammer somewhere as in the analogy) presumably because more people want him to meaning he can

Re: [Trisquel-users] What WiFi speeds can I expect?

2015-09-11 Thread davesamcdxv
Metoo - I consider 40kb/s as decent (I usually get around 120 too though)!

Re: [Trisquel-users] Microsoft Officially Announces VP9 Support In Edge. Opus may be coming soon

2015-09-11 Thread ethernet252
We know that Microsoft and the FSF dont go together well, Maybe this might change. Maybe they will be sworn enemies till eternity!

Re: [Trisquel-users] libreboot t400 is now available for purchase on minifree (gluglug)

2015-09-11 Thread davesamcdxv
Personally I like to think that the onlyreason Minifree seems to have raised the price of things is because the demand for them has risen - a very good thing!

Re: [Trisquel-users] Google Chrome For Trisquel

2015-09-11 Thread ethernet252
Ah well, i guess i only have 2 options, Keep using chrome or use a free-software browser that causes me inconvience. Which option? Huh?

Re: [Trisquel-users] Own-Mailbox, the first 100% confidential mailbox

2015-09-11 Thread 166291
I had a bit of a rant about this on IRC the other day so I'll post a cleaned up version here of me reading between the lines: > Own-Mailbox is a personal email server you can run in your own home You better hope it doesn't break or have downtime, and trust that your home network is secure

Re: [Trisquel-users] thinkpenguin question- graphic

2015-09-11 Thread davesamcdxv
Honestly I recommend building your own PC (if you have the time that is, otherwise...it's still not the world's worst crime not to).

Re: [Trisquel-users] thinkpenguin question- graphic

2015-09-11 Thread davesamcdxv
Surely Intel Iris 6200 (comes with Broadwell ix-5xxxC CPUs) would be enough for something like that? Or am I mistaken?

Re: [Trisquel-users] libreboot t400 is now available for purchase on minifree (gluglug)

2015-09-11 Thread davesamcdxv
I reckon I can get an old T400 myself somewhere, buy a new 9-cell battery for it, and take the HDD from my Ivy Bridge Celeron laptop, and spend way below the Libreboot's price (nice to see they're able to chase big margins now, it seems!). Now, let's see when do I get around into trying

Re: [Trisquel-users] What WiFi speeds can I expect?

2015-09-11 Thread calle
I've bought a AR9280, a AR9281 and a AR9287 to see if they are any better. Will be back with results when I get them in the mail :)

[Trisquel-users] Own-Mailbox, the first 100% confidential mailbox

2015-09-11 Thread geomaticasocial
Hi there! What's your opinion about this project? https://www.own-mailbox.com/index.php#about Do you think it's a good idea to support it? By the way, this is the Crowdfunding page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1547898916/own-mailbox-the-first-100-confidential-mailbox

Re: [Trisquel-users] thinkpenguin question- graphic

2015-09-11 Thread chris
If you end using a distribution with non-free pieces just remember that this isn't the place to discuss it as your going in the wrong direction. BUT- people here are still more than willing to help you avoid non-free pieces on said distribution. So for instance if you have a question about a

Re: [Trisquel-users] libreboot t400 is now available for purchase on minifree (gluglug)

2015-09-11 Thread jason
Great story. I paid for the install service even though I didn't need it, since my machine had already been flashed previously and independently. This money is the only thing Francis gets to keep on going with rent and food and etc so I wanted to support him.

Re: [Trisquel-users] What WiFi speeds can I expect?

2015-09-11 Thread chris
What you need to do is go get a dual-band card. Your speeds you can get should improve.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Is there a shut down log, and where can I find it ?

2015-09-11 Thread legimet . calc
Try pressing the Home key while it is shutting down.

Re: [Trisquel-users] thinkpenguin question- graphic

2015-09-11 Thread cdwaldrum
i am very tired of the FSF.. - i support opensource yes- but for me to get my work now since i got an good job (started to day i install fedora and chrome ) i am debating getting me a beef up think station and make that my render station - only render video on it and with an good graphic

Re: [Trisquel-users] What WiFi speeds can I expect?

2015-09-11 Thread contactame+antiesnob
The first

Re: [Trisquel-users] What WiFi speeds can I expect?

2015-09-11 Thread contactame+antiesnob
See u r plenty of money to give. Any litecoins 4 the poor?? LOL

Re: [Trisquel-users] What WiFi speeds can I expect?

2015-09-11 Thread contactame+antiesnob
Have u read the first review in da amazon link? What happens if u move the NB to 7 meters from the router? Without the mac? Try check the router settings: set to only /n instead of backwards compatibility and reboot it. Also why don't you put the output: lshw -C network

Re: [Trisquel-users] What WiFi speeds can I expect?

2015-09-11 Thread chris
You won't be able to get 150 Mb/s. That's more a theoretical maximum.

Re: [Trisquel-users] thinkpenguin question- graphic

2015-09-11 Thread cdwaldrum
sorry man - my temper got really up there - i been trying to get things done lately and that not been a good hop - i am planing to stay with my next distro that i hoping to and stay there

Re: [Trisquel-users] libreboot t400 is now available for purchase on minifree (gluglug)

2015-09-11 Thread t8mf4nu6lizp
Factory stopped working and the manager of the plant called in an Expert. The bearded weirdo walked around the factory floor and intensely listened to all the pipes and fittings for a few minutes. Then he pulled out a small silver hammer and gave the nearest pipe a little knock causing the

[Trisquel-users] Re : What WiFi speeds can I expect?

2015-09-11 Thread calinou
I think they are talking about local copying speeds. With Gigabit Ethernet, you can reach up to ~120 MB/s (megabytes, not megabits). With Fast Ethernet, ~12 MB/s.

Re: [Trisquel-users] libreboot t400 is now available for purchase on minifree (gluglug)

2015-09-11 Thread greatgnu
:)

Re: [Trisquel-users] thinkpenguin question- graphic

2015-09-11 Thread tomlukeywood
i know several computer shops that will build pc's for you if you bring all the parts for a small fee so if your worried about destroying your expensive CPU then you could just do this also as stated before i recommend the ASUS KFSN4-DRE server/workstation board if your building it