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Can't connect to WPA2-EAP on Fedora Kinoite in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Is this eduroam?

Is Linux (dumb)user friendly yet? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

To me, Endless OS seems to be the best fit for you; install it once and you never ever have to give it a second glance for troubleshooting or whatsoever. It achieves this through using "a read-only root file system managed by OSTree with apps installed using Flatpak.". This translates to:

  • The most important system-related files being protected from change by yourself and others.
  • Ensurance that your base installation is exactly the same as the one tested and used by its developers. And thus an (in-)direct quality control and maintenance by the very people that work on it.
  • As the base system is not changing beyond what is provided by the devs, installation of applications is relegated to flatpaks (see Flathub for the App Store).
    • Flatpak is a packaging format that doesn't interact with the base system to install software; think of it like how applications are installed on your phone. With this, you can still install software you need without compromising changes to the base system.
Debian Orphans Bcachefs-Tools: "Impossible To Maintain In Debian Stable" in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

filesystem based encryption is really cool.

Can't agree more.

Help me with QubeOS (as beginner) in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Sorry to be that guy, but you should just sit down and go over Qubes OS' documentation. Some specific entries that might prove useful:

If you ask me, read a lot more beyond these. But if you really got no time, then at least suffice with the aforementioned.

Wish ya good luck!

Debian Orphans Bcachefs-Tools: "Impossible To Maintain In Debian Stable" in c/[email protected]
How do you secure your bootloader without secure boot or why doesn't it matter? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Mandatory read on the subject for the curious (also goes over Secure Boot, Boot Guard etc):

Trusted Boot (Anti-Evil-Maid, Heads, and PureBoot)

*Permanently Deleted* in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago

The pursuit of Freedom led me to Linux.

Is Qubes any more efficient in resource usage than a typical VM? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Are you referring to Qubes OS? If so, what do you mean exactly with hardware support?

CreepJS - Creepy device and browser fingerprinting in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago

IIRC, it stops working whenever you disable JavaScript.

Niche Distro Users: Why? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I think we’ve probably already spoken on the matter.

That's definitely possible. Unfortunately, I don't recall it 😅.

Indeed, Lemmy has a serious dearth of users interested and using secure distros over the averages.

It's definitely better at this than the platform that starts with an "R" and rhymes with "shit".

Thanks for your efforts; I do not know how to follow users on Lemmy but if I did I’d follow you. Do you have a blog/any other forum you’re more active on?

That's such a compliment. This is definitely one of the nicest things I've read on Lemmy. I really appreciate it.

Unfortunately, I'm only somewhat active on Lemmy. FWIW, consider checking out the following places if you haven't yet:

  • dataswamp.org/~solene
  • privsec.dev
  • tech.michaelaltfield.net/

And, of course, Qubes OS' forums.

Personally, I find it difficult to justify the time to learn Secureblue (especially the immutable part) or NixOS on Qubes because custom DispVMs with curated salt states work so well already. I’m interested in use-cases that will improve my security but I haven’t found any dialogue on this yet. If you do have opinions on this and know where I can look, I would greatly appreciate it!

As I've previously alluded to, I don't have any hands-on experience with Qubes OS yet. So, I don't think I can contribute meaningfully in this discussion. However, IIRC, there are some discussions found on the forums/discussions page for Qubes OS.

Niche Distro Users: Why? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

Aight. I'm glad to hear that that has been resolved. I'd love to hear about your experiences on secureblue, so consider to report back. Finally, note that as a hardened distro, some things might work differently from what you'd expect. So be prepared to relearn a thing or two 😉.

[QUESTION] Toolbox for newbie in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Currently I got no time to go over this in more length. So apologies*. However, I still want to offer/provide a brief and concise answer. I will (hopefully tomorrow) return at this in more length.

Now i already setup my container & install some packages in it but the shortcut is missing from application launcher (a.k.a start menu), how i can link the shortcut from package inside toolbox to host application launcher ?

Short answer is that Toolbx for a long time (and perhaps still) didn't really support this feature. Sure, you could make it work, but it was a bit hacky. If this is a concern of yours, consider switching over to Distrobox. With distrobox, it's as easy as (while inside the container) distrobox-export --app <name app>. I will return at this tomorrow with the Toolbx way to do the same. I will also explore how Distrobox fares compared to Toolbx etc.

If i made a file (ex text file) from inside container will it show in Home directory ?

Yes if you've saved it in the Home directory to begin with.

If something crashed inside container will it also crashed my host system ?

Nope.

Why some packages doesn’t work inside container like Wine, Lutris, or Bottles ?

Interesting. I don't recall ever experiencing problems with either Wine or Lutris inside a Toolbx/Distrobox container. I'm also confident that Bottles should work.

Does it’s need special dependencies to make it work ?

This is definitely something that might be at play. Consider reporting the terminal output whenever you try to work with Wine, Lutris and Bottles.

Furthermore, expect some containerized solutions tomorrow for these 😉.

Can packages that modifying system (ex green tunnel, vmware, or QEMU, & hblock ) work fine ?

I'm not familiar with all of them. Though, you may expect troubles. I do recall I had to resort to rpm-ostree in order to make QEMU work. However, it's a fast moving space, so I wouldn't be surprised if Toolbx/Distrobox-based solutions exist for this. For example, since relatively recently, it has been possible to have a functioning Waydroid within Distrobox. I will also more exhaustively go over this matter tomorrow.

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An Initial Benchmark Of Bcachefs vs. Btrfs vs. EXT4 vs. F2FS vs. XFS On Linux 6.11 (www.phoronix.com)
submitted 4 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/linux
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An Initial Benchmark Of Bcachefs vs. Btrfs vs. EXT4 vs. F2FS vs. XFS On Linux 6.11 (www.phoronix.com)
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Linux Distros Evolution over time - July 2024 Snapshot (boilingsteam.com)
submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] to c/linux
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Linux Distros Evolution over time - July 2024 Snapshot (boilingsteam.com)
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Linux Distros Evolution over time - July 2024 Snapshot (boilingsteam.com)
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Sell us on your favorite exotic/niche distro (discuss.online)
submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] to c/linux
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The Linux ecosystem is vast and diverse, offering a multitude of distributions to suit every need and preference. With hundreds of distros to choose from, it’s a pity that most are rarely mentioned while the popular ones are constantly being regurgitated.

This thread aims to celebrate this diversity and shine a light on smaller projects with passionate developers. I invite you to pitch your favorite underappreciated distro and share your experiences with those lesser-known Linux distributions that deserve more attention.

While there are no strict rules or banlists, I encourage you to focus on truly niche or exotic distributions rather than the more commonly discussed ones. Consider touching upon what makes your chosen distro unique:

  • What features or philosophies set it apart?
  • Why do you favor it over other distros, including the popular ones? (Beyond “It just works.”)
  • In what situations would you recommend it to others?

Whether it’s a specialized distro for a particular use case or a general-purpose OS with a unique twist, let’s explore the road less traveled in the Linux landscape. Your insights could introduce fellow enthusiasts to their next favorite distribution!

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Sell us on your favorite exotic/niche distro (discuss.online)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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The Linux ecosystem is vast and diverse, offering a multitude of distributions to suit every need and preference. With hundreds of distros to choose from, it’s a pity that most are rarely mentioned while the popular ones are constantly being regurgitated.

This thread aims to celebrate this diversity and shine a light on smaller projects with passionate developers. I invite you to pitch your favorite underappreciated distro and share your experiences with those lesser-known Linux distributions that deserve more attention.

While there are no strict rules or banlists, I encourage you to focus on truly niche or exotic distributions rather than the more commonly discussed ones. Consider touching upon what makes your chosen distro unique:

  • What features or philosophies set it apart?
  • Why do you favor it over other distros, including the popular ones? (Beyond “It just works.”)
  • In what situations would you recommend it to others?

Whether it’s a specialized distro for a particular use case or a general-purpose OS with a unique twist, let’s explore the road less traveled in the Linux landscape. Your insights could introduce fellow enthusiasts to their next favorite distribution!

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Sell us on your favorite exotic/niche distro (discuss.online)
 

The Linux ecosystem is vast and diverse, offering a multitude of distributions to suit every need and preference. With hundreds of distros to choose from, it's a pity that most are rarely mentioned while the popular ones are constantly being regurgitated.

This thread aims to celebrate this diversity and shine a light on smaller projects with passionate developers. I invite you to pitch your favorite underappreciated distro and share your experiences with those lesser-known Linux distributions that deserve more attention.

While there are no strict rules or banlists, I encourage you to focus on truly niche or exotic distributions rather than the more commonly discussed ones. Consider touching upon what makes your chosen distro unique:

  • What features or philosophies set it apart?
  • Why do you favor it over other distros, including the popular ones? (Beyond "It just works.")
  • In what situations would you recommend it to others?

Whether it's a specialized distro for a particular use case or a general-purpose OS with a unique twist, let's explore the road less traveled in the Linux landscape. Your insights could introduce fellow enthusiasts to their next favorite distribution!

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Linux Myths (linux-myths.pages.dev)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by [email protected] to c/linux
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Linux Myths

A compilation of linux myths and misconceptions, busted and explained

Purpose

To catalog and provide useful responses to common linux misconceptions and myths. To serve as a useful reference for new and old users alike.

I'm not affiliated with the website or its creator(s).

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Linux Myths (linux-myths.pages.dev)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Linux Myths

A compilation of linux myths and misconceptions, busted and explained

Purpose

To catalog and provide useful responses to common linux misconceptions and myths. To serve as a useful reference for new and old users alike.

I'm not affiliated with the website or its creator(s).

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Linux Myths (linux-myths.pages.dev)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Linux Myths

A compilation of linux myths and misconceptions, busted and explained

Purpose

To catalog and provide useful responses to common linux misconceptions and myths. To serve as a useful reference for new and old users alike.

I'm not affiliated with the website or its creator(s).

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Is NixOS at the advent of an implosion? | Community inquiry on recent drama (discuss.online)
submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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NixOS' influence and importance at pushing Linux forward into the (previously) unexplored landscape of configuring your complete system through a single config file is undeniable. It's been a wild ride, but it was well worth it.

And although it has only been relatively recently that it has lost its niche status, the recent influx of so-called 'immutable' distros springing up like mushrooms is undeniably linked to and inspired by NixOS.

However, unfortunately, while this should have been very exciting times for what's yet to come, the recent drama surrounding the project has definitely tarnished how the project is perceived.

NixOS' ideas will definitely live on regardless. But how do you envision NixOS' own future? Any ETA's for when this drama will end? Which lessons have we learned (so far) from this drama? Are there any winners as a result of this drama? Could something like this happen to any distro?

In case you're out of the loop. Though, there's a lot that has transpired since but which hasn't been rigorously documented at a single place; like how 4 out of 5 NixOS board members have quit over the last 2 months or so.

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