[Industry] How did you become a Linux Administrator?
Hello,I am a guy (28 years old). I live in the north of Italy.I started my IT job after high school as junior network administrator (theoretically).The truth is that during these years I have dealt...
View Article[Discussion] looking for agnostic dev forum (embedded)
Hey Yinz. (Yeah, from Pittsburgh)Anyways, I've been focusing on embedded systems lately and have built up a collection of rants regarding the particular ecosystems I'm working under (STM32)...but that...
View Article[Software] Gnome - Dropbox
Hi all, thanks in advance for the help.I'm using Debian 12 with Gnome alongside Plasma. While on Plasma I can see all the process in the system tray, in Gnome I can't see anything. As an example, I...
View ArticleIs there an DE that will show root in the file manager?
Came from Mint and am new to Debian, using the KDE DE. Is there a DE that has a file manager that shows the root files/folders and permits me access to root with a "open as root"...
View Article2042 unmet dependencies.
Hi, in my Debian 12.5 I gave the Code: apt-cache unmet command and it returns me 2042 unmet dependencies with 2024 packages installed. Everything seems to be working fine. You say something is wrong?...
View ArticleSD boot to local SSD
My apologies as I am not a Linux expert but am learning.I have a computer that has a RAID card in it.However, I have setup the card to HBA mode as I want to setup ZFS (ZFS doesn't support...
View ArticleWiFi keeps disconnecting
System information:Softwares:Debian GNU/Linux 12(bookworm)KDE Plasma 5.27.5X11 sessionX.Org version: 1.21.1.7Kernel 6.1.0-18-amd64 (64-bit)Network Manager version 1.42.4Laptop:i5 8250U CPU!5.3 GiB...
View Article[O/S] Unwanted folder in every new user's home directory
I have Debian 12 with XFCE, and when I add a new user and create home directory for it, a A folder named 模板 will be created (it's a Chinese word for template).This folder is not in...
View Articlemultiboot flash drive
Hi everyoneA question has arisen (stupid). Using the WinUSB program I created a multiboot flash drive. First (as in the instructions) I recorded Win10 64-bit, after Debian 12. Now there is a need to...
View ArticleTap to Click not working on Debian 12 Bookworm with Synaptic
Greetings, and thank you for your time.I've been using linux for some years now, and I'm pretty good at fishing through forums to find what I need. I've spent a few hours on this, and can't come up...
View Article[Solved] wireless card can't find networks
Hello everyone,Yesterday I installed debian 12 on my old macbook pro (2009)During the installation I received the message "Missing files are: b43-open/ucode16_mimo.fw e b43/ucode16_mimo.fw"Anyway, I...
View Article[HowTo] Automatically run scripts on a desktop/laptop with Anacron
Why automate commands?Automation saves time and effort by getting repetitive tasks out of the way. This means you are getting more time for productive activities. In this HowTo, we'll use Anacron to...
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Secure Boot on MSI H510M Plus V3
Hello everyone!I got new PC with MSI H510M Plus V3 motherboard but it always failed to boot Bookworm even though the installation process done successfully when secure boot is enabled.Every time it...
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[Solved] Timeshift does not recognize exfat external 4TB drive Linux partition
I have a 4TB WD external drive. I have created a volume named TimeShiftI can open a terminal on is and create a folder named mikeBut Timeshift refuses to see it. Why?Statistics: Posted by...
View ArticleA "toy" server I could mess with?
[Not posting in "Hardware" as it's not Debian-specific; I want to play with random unixes on it]Playing exclusively with desktop-class x86 hardware got pretty boring after years (especially when newer...
View Articlegetting boot output using only HDMI monitor
I would like to see the output while my system (details at bottom) boots when the monitor is connected only with an HDMI cable.Currently I have both DVI and HDMI and I have no problem seeing the...
View ArticleParman modifies USB drive from which debian is being installed in UEFI mode?
I was using custom simple-cdd-built Debian images successfully with Debian 11 using preseed file.But with Debian 12, and under UEFI (works fine in Legacy BIOS), I get this error message (it can be...
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testing an USB-flash-stick 32 GB with the command "badblocks"
Hello everyone,I wanted to test if my approximately 30 GB USB flash drive is in good health.I tested it with the following command:Code: sudo badblocks -wsv /dev/sddThe USB flash drive was...
View Article[Solved] Trouble running second monitor off of integrated graphics
Hello all. This is my first time posting, so please be patient with me.As the title says, I'm trying to run my second monitor off of the integrated graphics port on my motherboard (the first monitor...
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microphone on headset doesn't work
microphone on my headset doesn't work. i use debian 12, headset is SVEN AP-G999MV. tried a lot of fixes, no one doesn't fix it. Microphone is detected but no sound, headphones works. on Windows its...
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