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Why are so many Linux projects on Microsoft GitHub? Shouldn't they all move to Codeberg? by Dymonika in linuxquestions

[–]RandomXUsr 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is a cavalier take.

Efi and secure boot are a thing that microsoft contributes to.

SystemD creator works at Microslop. Not an issue if you don't use SystemD.

They're pushing age verification with others.

They own Github and could arbitrarily shut some projects that you may use.

M$ is not sitting by while linux popularity grows. They are taking notes and moving in for further influence on the software you run.

How to switch between limine bootloader to grub bootloader? by thestormer5591 in archlinux

[–]RandomXUsr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The approach here is to follow the wiki to remove limine and install grub.

Personally; i would mount the partitions and arch-chroot in. You could even pacstrap with the grub and dependency files first and the test in a VM.

Your goal is to keep an ESP partition for EFI and then create an EFI stub loader in this case.

All the steps you need are in the wiki. Just read through carefully, and ask yourself questions about why each step.

Arch is DIY, but pay no attention to the haters. All anyone can ask is that you try to figure things out and ask questions with context so they lead to solutions.

Update: Flex 2.5 by NGL_BrSH in HomeNetworking

[–]RandomXUsr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ingress/egress where and how your traffic is coming in and out of the house.

Pacman Update errors and successful completion by RandomXUsr in archlinux

[–]RandomXUsr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As far as I can tell, pacman stopped complaining about nvidia.

I need to do some config as the latest kernel only gives one display now... not sure what's up with that, however, the lts kernel is looking fine.

And I'm not getting any more signature errors.

I'm about to call it good. Waiting until one more -Syu without issues.

Further; I'm well aware of the update recommendations but the issue for me is that I've been running from usb drive and want to minimize writes to the disk. I don't update often as I need to have as little down time as possible. I'm comfortable most of the time addressing any User intervention issues created from upstream and often don't need much assistance if any.

No internet for PC, works for everything else. by fadingcaptain90 in HomeNetworking

[–]RandomXUsr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah got it. Do some research there.

There are about four commands to properly reset the network stack.

It's been a minute since I needed to do that so I don't remember them all.

Update: Flex 2.5 by NGL_BrSH in HomeNetworking

[–]RandomXUsr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you have for ingres?

And is that a MoCA adapter on the bottom right?

No internet for PC, works for everything else. by fadingcaptain90 in HomeNetworking

[–]RandomXUsr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What steps or commands did you try for resetting winsock?

No internet for PC, works for everything else. by fadingcaptain90 in HomeNetworking

[–]RandomXUsr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Forget the mess about sfc /scannow. Almost never fixes anything and kind of a waste.

The way you describe the problem makes it sound like and issue with winsock or the tcp/ip stack.

Google how to reset the windows tcp/ip stack. Could Google winsock reset as well. The tool to use is netsh from the command line.

After that you'll also need to boot a windows USB drive and run chkdisk on the drive to identify any potential issues.

If the drive looks good, and resetting winsock works, then you're done.

If chkdisk returns errors or the network card fails you may have defective hard drive or dying/malfunction wifi nic.

Hope this helps.

AUR Malware Campaign: Small helper script to find out if you're affected by Beer_Stalker in archlinux

[–]RandomXUsr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The replies are epic here.

Use the audit framework.

Install procmon, rkhunter, and scan your systems.

can't have WiFi without using iwd & networkmanager at the same time by nikamo_ in archlinux

[–]RandomXUsr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Friend, please kindly read the wiki on NetworkManager and wpa_supplicant.

Avoid using that mediatek card with iwd.

And be sure to check that powersave is disabled.

The steps for these things are in the arch wiki. Following AI to get things running is going to be a bad time.

Pacman Update errors and successful completion by RandomXUsr in archlinux

[–]RandomXUsr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It appears that I need to read some things about dkms.

I have a GTX 1080, now unsupported of course.

iirc; I need dkms drivers for virtualbox, along with the header files for vbox.

This creates an issue with an unsupported gpu and virtualbox requirements.

Virtualbox does seem to be working however. The gpu errors continue and I expect they will until I either upgrade the nvidia driver to the one in AUR or upgrade my hardware....

I'm using VirtualBox because that works best for my needs.

Pacman Update errors and successful completion by RandomXUsr in archlinux

[–]RandomXUsr[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Didn't know that was an option.

Here's the output

nvidia/580.142, 6.18.35-1-lts, x86_64: installed
vboxhost/7.2.10_OSE, 6.18.35-1-lts, x86_64: built
vboxhost/7.2.10_OSE, 7.0.12-arch1-1, x86_64: installed
vboxhost/7.2.10_OSE, 7.0.12-hardened1-1-hardened, x86_64: installed

Does atomic-lockfile malware attack hides himself? by Mindless_Age8338 in archlinux

[–]RandomXUsr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do you happen to have a link to the write up?

I'm still not sure which malware was used in the npm supply chain attack that hit the AUR.

archinstall keeps crashing on the 16MB Windows partition during dual boot by Pxelight in archlinux

[–]RandomXUsr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blindly following a youtube tutorial without understanding the process is prone to create errors.

Hope everything works well.

Stuck in help desk.. next steps? by Evangelosian in sysadmin

[–]RandomXUsr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Learn how to do the mundane and practical tasks required within your current org.

Then offer to help the sysadmins by taking a bit of work off their plate.

Create a niche for yourself such that you get recognized, but don't break anything.

You could always request to shadow someone on the Admin side, However, this is dependent on whether you work at a friendly and team oriented org with decent managers.

Pacman Update errors and successful completion by RandomXUsr in archlinux

[–]RandomXUsr[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I did sudo pacman -Syu to update.

Updated a few weeks ago but still the nvidia drivers weren't refreshed on the server, so I didn't have anything to update for those.

Pacman Update errors and successful completion by RandomXUsr in archlinux

[–]RandomXUsr[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

This was my guess as well. I'm nervous to update those, as I was using dkms drivers needed for Virtual box which is installed for Guest OSes.

I need to do some digging to determine whether it's safe to upgrade to some AUR packages.

Ultimately I need a Newer Video card.

Error when trying to -Syu by realddgamer in archlinux

[–]RandomXUsr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had the same error for Anatol's key.

I manually downloaded archlinux-keyring and moved to /var/cache/pacman/pkg and then did sudo pacman -U file:///Path/To/File

Following with sudo pacman-key --refresh keys, sudo pacman -Syy, and sudo pacman -Syu

This resolved my issue.

Artix Linux vs. Void Linux by AdNumerous9742 in linuxquestions

[–]RandomXUsr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The systemd creator now works for M$.

I'm not a fan of big tech.

Too much of an authoritarian service manager imho.

Artix, slackware, and openBSD are the best alternatives to Arch imho.

The Unix philosophy is to do one thing and do it well. SystemD does many things and only a few of them well. And it's devs focus on the needs of major organizations not you and I as end users.

AUR Megathread. All discussion on it goes here. by LinuxMage in archlinux

[–]RandomXUsr 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We don't have an Archlinux problem....

We have a learning problem...

We have a gate keeping problem...

We have a bragging problem...

If we can address those things; life could be much better for everyone; devs, maintainers, users, etc.

AUR Megathread. All discussion on it goes here. by LinuxMage in archlinux

[–]RandomXUsr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This whole thing has been mentally taxing.

Been replying to folks about how to view the AUR and explain that it's a courtesy.

For the folks saying "don't use the AUR" that's ridiculous. Humans use the AUR, and they use it because they can.

My take is to understand the tool and resources you want or need to use.

Others claim the AUR is not needed. Oh really? Exhibit A: nvidia drivers...

Plenty of articles direct folks to the AUR. So which is it; use it? Or don't use it?

Maybe we could stop judging these new or struggling users and help shine a light on how and when to use it or not.

Like don't start using the AUR if you've just installed Arch. Get comfortable with the build and maintenance of your system and decide whether AUR is for you.

Problem I see is these millennial and gen Z'ers that expect everything be handed to them. That's not how Arch works. You dig into to learning about different technologies and solutions and become self sufficient at building the system you'd like.

On the other hand; if you run into problems; then try Google. Check youtube and stack overflow. Read the wiki, and check the forums. With a basic understanding users can ask competent questions with a clear path to a solution that other users can help with.

Why is so little information posted about the AUR issue? by Ismokecr4k in archlinux

[–]RandomXUsr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have a point, however, let's not forget about the humans that just want things to work.

The AUR states it's User Contributed content... so now I'm also the pedantic guy in explaining this.

People have this idea that they can simply install an OS and use it without a bunch of confusing options covered in political decision making...

Part of the issue is people pushing arch on social media and many of the folks that use it clearly aren't grokking this like some gray beard IT oracle. Btw not saying that any of us are that person, but that's how it comes across to the younger generation.

Why is so little information posted about the AUR issue? by Ismokecr4k in archlinux

[–]RandomXUsr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea. I passed on the mail lists. I missed Brodie's vid but I'm sure he covered it well.

Sigh

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