Re: [Trisquel-users] Testing The Trisquel 8 Upgrade Process

2018-04-24 Thread spiritualmirror
Damn, I'm screwed. so nothing to do right now? except for format and install. :-(

Re: [Trisquel-users] Flidas Artwork

2018-04-24 Thread hd-scania
I’m happy using the Trisquel wallpapers for my Parabola system, thanks to the artowrks here anyway. :)

Re: [Trisquel-users] How Do You Use OpenFWWF?

2018-04-24 Thread jason
Yes it was because of electric work being done on my apartment building. They were replacing the electric meters. It's back now. Anyway, not just specifically "the linux libre kernel" but the latest version: 4.16. Because it's the one with the deblobbing changes. And again, no promises.

Re: [Trisquel-users] How Do You Use OpenFWWF?

2018-04-24 Thread davidpgil
I usually install the Linux Libre Kernel using the instructions on this link: https://jxself.org/linux-libre The site appears down... :/

[Trisquel-users] Re : Lost password - Restore encrypted home

2018-04-24 Thread lcerf
The file I proposed to remove is .Xauthority and not .Authority but I believe you removed the correct files (otherwise you would have got an error message like "rm: cannot remove '.Authority': No such file or directory"). Other users on the Web suggest to remove ~/.Xresources. If that

Re: [Trisquel-users] Redshift on Trisquel 8

2018-04-24 Thread onpon4
You need to either create ~/.config/redshift.conf, or if you already have it, edit it to use the geoclue location provider. I found this page which suggests a template for that file, if you don't have one already: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Redshift

[Trisquel-users] Re : how it is possible to I make "persistent" USB 57.7G ?

2018-04-24 Thread lcerf
You can use Wire as a free software alternative to Skype: https://wire.com Not only Skype is proprietary (hence unjust) software but it is known spyware. Read https://www.forbes.com/sites/petercohan/2013/06/20/project-chess-how-u-s-snoops-on-your-skype/ and

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel just died on my Libre oot X60, abrowser would not start so I tried to reboot but it won't go past a busybox promt.

2018-04-24 Thread lovexdrew
So here's what actually worked. I changed fsck /dev/mapper/ubuntu--vg-root to fsck /dev/mapper/trisquel--vg-root And I got my system back.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel 8 upgrade help

2018-04-24 Thread david
It's not your fault for being a noob, a warning regarding this issue should probably be added to the release-upgrade script. This situation doesn't affect fresh installs but it probably happens to most people who were using the standard desktop session with Trisquel 7. Besides that, the

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel 8 upgrade help

2018-04-24 Thread gregmb
OMG, I didn't even see that menu there. I feel like such a noob, LOL. Thanks for your help and quick reply.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel 8 upgrade help

2018-04-24 Thread david
Hi! For your description of the issue, I think your system may be starting in the wrong desktop session. You can switch to the default Trisquel session (which is now based in Mate) choosing it from the menu that appears at the login screen to the right of the "user name" field. If my guess

[Trisquel-users] Trisquel 8 upgrade help

2018-04-24 Thread gregmb
So I was trying to update from 7 to 8 and I got an error that some things hadn't fully installed and I should report the bug. I hit ok and then I got a popup saying 8 had successfully installed and my computer reset. When it came back up, there were a few new programs and everything was

[Trisquel-users] Trisquel 8 upgrade help

2018-04-24 Thread gregmb
So I was trying to update from 7 to 8 and I got an error that some things hadn't fully installed and I should report the bug. I hit ok and then I got a popup saying 8 had successfully installed and my computer reset. When it came back up, there were a few new programs and everything was

Re: [Trisquel-users] How Do You Use OpenFWWF?

2018-04-24 Thread davidpgil
Thanks. I do have a usb thingy. It's just rather slow. I am having trouble finding Libre Dual-Channel WiFi thingy. I'll try the Linux Libre kernel. I haven't added that one yet.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Lost password - Restore encrypted home

2018-04-24 Thread amuza
Thank you Banana! I run that command but everything stays as it was = ( And the journal logs keep saying the same things. By the way, I thought this ~./Authority file would recreate after a reboot, but I did reboot the computer and cannot find it. Please let me know if there is anything

Re: [Trisquel-users] how it is possible to I make "persistent" USB 57.7G ?

2018-04-24 Thread enduzzer
Unetbootin has an option to make a persistent file. Skype is proprietary, so you won't get help here, I'm afraid. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNetbootin

[Trisquel-users] how it is possible to I make "persistent" USB 57.7G ?

2018-04-24 Thread spithoula
Good evening, I am from Greece, how it is possible to I make "persistent" USB 57.7G from Windows 8.1 64 bit?(FAT, eFAT, NTFS)? I try with "Universal-USB-Installer-1.9.8.0" who accept persistent mode like for "linuxmint-18.3-cinnamon-64bit" but is not persistent boot . Exist other to I make

Re: [Trisquel-users] how it is possible to I make "persistent" USB 57.7G ?

2018-04-24 Thread spithoula
Greece

Re: [Trisquel-users] bluetooth in trisquel 8

2018-04-24 Thread enduzzer
I installed blueman. There's no Bluetooth Manager in Trisquel 8 MATE by default. Bluez stack is installed and so is gnome-bluetooth but bluez-tools are not. There's a Bluetooth Transfer files app installed. Control Center --> Main Menu --> Accessories --> Tick Bluetooth Transfer. sudo apt

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel for education

2018-04-24 Thread leoo
Mason said: "I found the installation of Replicant on a Samsung Galaxy S2 to be nearly trivial. Unless it is harder to install Replicant on a tablet for some reason, the OP should be fine buying a Galaxy Tab running Android and installing Replicant themselves." If that's the case, then

Re: [Trisquel-users] How Do You Use OpenFWWF?

2018-04-24 Thread jason
"I have the BCM43224" Oh, with that one? Probably nothing. You could try a newer kernel (specifically: the 4.16 series), which I mention only because there are some deblobbing changes that can in some cases let things work without the firmware being uploaded from the kernel (it has worked

[Trisquel-users] bluetooth in trisquel 8

2018-04-24 Thread marco
Hello, I installed Trisquel 8 and so far I really like it, but I do not understand where the bluetooth app is, or how to install it.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel 8 Flidas screenshots.

2018-04-24 Thread gnugaz77
Works well. Looks good.

Re: [Trisquel-users] How Do You Use OpenFWWF?

2018-04-24 Thread enduzzer
Who knows? They want to have control over the user and at the same time give those open source folks a lip service.

Re: [Trisquel-users] How Do You Use OpenFWWF?

2018-04-24 Thread davidpgil
OK. Why would they provide source code but then not allow it to be free software?

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel site was down?

2018-04-24 Thread hd-scania
In a few certain desktops the trisquel.info website is mostly inaccessible somewhy, the room manager of these desktops knows nothing to Trisquel GNU/Linux-libre even the whole free software world.

[Trisquel-users] Re : How Do You Use OpenFWWF?

2018-04-24 Thread lcerf
It is not free software (the text you may have not read before clicking "I agree").

Re: [Trisquel-users] Flidas Artwork

2018-04-24 Thread hd-scania
On LXQt+kwin in another rolling GNU system, Parabola, using the cool hue of the Flidas wallpapers, just looks cool.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel site was down?

2018-04-24 Thread jabjabs
Yep it was out yesterday. All good now, carry on.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel 8 Flidas screenshots.

2018-04-24 Thread jabjabs
You can customize the look a fair bit, MATE and the old Gnome interface from T7 are both great setups.

[Trisquel-users] Re : Trisquel 8 Flidas screenshots.

2018-04-24 Thread lcerf
In /usr/share/backgrounds (if I understood your question).

Re: [Trisquel-users] How Do You Use OpenFWWF?

2018-04-24 Thread enduzzer
It's already installed. I have BCM4360 (Macbook Air 2015), which doesn't work.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Unity desktop broken in Fildas

2018-04-24 Thread davidpgil
The feature I like most about Unity is the Apple Spotlight-like search. I was able to get that functionality by installing Synapse. For the App dock, I used to use Plank or Docky.

Re: [Trisquel-users] How Do You Use OpenFWWF?

2018-04-24 Thread davidpgil
I didn't mention that I already installed OpenFWWF and is seems to not activate my internal WiFi. I have the BCM43224... I'm eager to hear what other options you know of. Please tell.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel site was down?

2018-04-24 Thread enduzzer
It has had interruptions once in a while since the release of T8 final. So, it's not just you. I guess they are maintenance related outages.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Network connection type symbol fluctuates between wired wireless

2018-04-24 Thread enduzzer
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[Trisquel-users] Network connection type symbol fluctuates between wired wireless

2018-04-24 Thread enduzzer
HP Pro and NUC. I've had this happen on both machines with the same USB wireless dongle. USB ports type 2 and 3. OS: Trisquel 8. I can't recall it happening on Trisquel 7. I noticed this after trying Trisquel 8. I'm now on T8. Dongle make and chip: TP-LINK TL-WN722N Qualcomm Atheros

[Trisquel-users] Trisquel site was down?

2018-04-24 Thread niyaschirayakuth
When I visited Trisquel site sometime back, I saw some drupal related error message. Was that just for me or for everyone?