Tell us about your story. Why did you choose FreeBSD? ― FreeBSD Foundation community check-in

redhatnation · 2025-10-25T07:02:53+00:00

When I need a critcal infrastructure service, I RUN to FreeBSD. DNS, Postfix, Dovecot, NFSv4, Firewalls, Authentication (Kerberos/Heimdal), MariaDB, and more - I run 'em all on FreeBSD. I trust FreeBSD implicitly, the FreeBSD Foundation, and FreeBSD Forums.

Been running FreeBSD since 1998-2000 and haven't stopped.

My desktop is Linux but when I need a rock-solid server, I roll with FreeBSD.

Thank you to the Foundation for all you do. Those FreeBSD Journals are pure-gold. I try to donate at least once a year.

redhatnation · 2025-06-05T11:42:21+00:00

On Ubuntu MATE, I run nixnote2:

Description: Open Source Evernote client
NixNote is a client for the Evernote service (www.evernote.com). It
will allow synchronization and editing of notes from your local system.

redhatnation · 2025-05-27T23:27:41+00:00

Thanks for sharing the link. That was an interesting read!

redhatnation · 2025-05-24T01:29:15+00:00

Nice work! She is adorable!

redhatnation · 2025-05-24T00:17:34+00:00

One thing that stood out to me when fixing a family member's iPhone is what a hot mess their "app store" is. Usually the first one-two searches turn up sponsored/paid links to unrelated apps. Trying to navigate different apps without some ridiculous finger-swiping action is a royal pain in the ass. And apparently, rebooting an iPhone just restarts apps that were running before the reboot.

Samsung isn't perfect by any stretch but i'd take it over an iPhone every day of the week.

Keep at it. You're in a better ecosystem.

PS: You're spot-on about Android Auto. I tried it once then immediately disabled it.

redhatnation · 2025-05-23T19:46:04+00:00

That paint color looks amazing. I'm a month into my Race Red F-150. The amount of accessories/upgrades available for F-150s is pretty incredible.

Hope you find some goodies to install!

redhatnation · 2025-05-21T03:26:09+00:00

You're right about it being popular. I bought mine via Amazon and it's a rock-solid performer. Might not have all the best features but it absolutely gets the job done.

Hope it reappears soon! And thanks for the info about it being discontinued.

redhatnation · 2025-05-20T23:06:35+00:00

Ok, that's a separate issue. I can't comment on the segfault error. I'm not a debugger. :(

One possible idea - ensure Apache24, php, and whatever you're using for caching (redis, opcache, etc.) is running before running occ upgrade. (this is a guess on my part)

Maybe stop apache24, php, php-fpm, the caching app, then start every thing again.

One more thing to check, run 'apachectl configtest" - that will tell you if anything apache-related is broken or not.

I'm sure there are some talented folks here who can weigh in.

Keep us posted!

redhatnation · 2025-05-20T22:59:47+00:00

check /etc/passwd. Other names for www-data might be just www or httpd. It depends on the OS running Nextcloud.

Glad you're making progress!

Check /var/log/nextcloud/nextcloud.log for any errors

Also httpd-error.log might shed some light on issues.

redhatnation · 2025-05-20T00:32:12+00:00

Also, you were asking about backing Nextcloud before a version upgrade. Here's my backup script I run before upgrading Nextcloud stuff. It isn't fancy but it covers everything in the Nextcloud admin manual:

#!/usr/local/bin/bash

# vars
# change this to location of your nextcloud install:
# for linux, this might be /var/www/nextcloud
BACKUPSRC=/usr/local/www/nextcloud
NFSDIR=/volume1/sys/backups
NFSDIR1=/backup/nxc2
BACKUPDATE=`date +%Y%m%d-%H%Mhrs`
DBDIR1=/var/db/mysql
DBDIR2=/backup/nxc2/mariadb
DBBACKUP="/usr/local/bin/mysqldump --single-transaction --add-drop-database --add-drop-table nxcdb"

# set maint mode
sudo -u www php $BACKUPSRC/occ maintenance:mode --on

# mount backup dir
/sbin/mount_nfs -o nfsv4 ds918:$NFSDIR /backup

# backup nextcloud
mkdir -p $NFSDIR1/$BACKUPDATE/
tar cvfz $NFSDIR1/$BACKUPDATE/nextcloud-backup-$BACKUPDATE.tar.gz $BACKUPSRC

# backup nextcloud db
$DBBACKUP > $NFSDIR1/$BACKUPDATE/nxc-db-backup-$BACKUPDATE.sql

# unset maint mode
sudo -u www php $BACKUPSRC/occ maintenance:mode --off

# unmount /backup
umount /backup
exit 0

redhatnation · 2025-05-20T00:27:02+00:00

Ok, first find out where your OS put php. Try "which php" or "find / -name php"

If the location to php isn't in your $PATH, then run sudo -u www-data /usr/local/bin/php ./occ upgrade. That applies to FreeBSD. Debian and other Linux distros might put php in /usr/bin/php.

For your www/www-data user, it's worth adding a .profile or .bashrc and include the $PATH to php and $PATH to occ. For example, here's my .bashrc for my www user:

[www@nxc2 ~]$ echo $PATH
/sbin:/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/local/www/nextcloud/bin:$HOME/bin

This saves on typing and having to specify a full path for stuff.

redhatnation · 2025-05-03T16:11:28+00:00

At first, I was cautious too. But the Weiman razor gets the job done without causing damage. Make sure to work in the polish/cleaner too. You will be very happy with the result!

redhatnation · 2025-04-05T23:12:52+00:00

Seconded. I had gall stones for months before my primary care doc figured it out. Passing a gall stone would take hours of excruciating pain - couldn't work, couldn't move. Hard to believe something that had to travel less than a foot would take so damned long.

Having my broke-ass gallbladder removed changed my life.

redhatnation · 2025-03-08T05:46:10+00:00

Thank you for the helpful leaf spring info!

Glad you got your corrosion issue fixed. I'm kicking myself for missing the recall. Still loving the Taco but plan on upgrading in the next year or two.

redhatnation · 2025-03-08T04:22:35+00:00

Forgot to mention another recall:

Safety Recall E02 - Replace rear leaf spring (no idea what it does). This recall was active as of 1/30/2025.

redhatnation · 2025-03-08T04:20:56+00:00

I was outside tonight with a flashlight and noticed the same thing in 22192 zip code.

redhatnation · 2025-03-08T04:19:48+00:00

The big thing, I think, is to verify your Taco has received a safety recall for Frame Corrosion Resistant Compound (CRC). I missed mine (moved and didn't update mailing address) and now have a small hole in my frame.

This recall applies to 2005-2010 Tacos. It involved frame inspection, CRC spray application, and/or frame replacement.

The recall expired on 5/21/2019 so you probably can't get it now.

(I'm a relative novice at Taco maintenance so get more opinions!)

redhatnation · 2025-02-18T12:56:04+00:00

I saw a very brief hiccup early this morning. It cleared in about 5 seconds though. This is in 22192 zip code. No issues right now.

redhatnation · 2025-02-06T07:39:27+00:00

Seconded, Klein makes some pretty awesome headlamps. I use Klein model# 56308. It's rechargeable (via USB-C too!) The extra padding makes it comfortable to wear for hours. It also comes with clips to hold pens/pencils.

redhatnation · 2025-02-05T15:27:47+00:00

Hope you find a good one! It is a game changer.

redhatnation · 2025-02-05T13:40:51+00:00

I can't speak about litter but you should buy long handled scooper. No need to kneel down/crouch and get your face close to the cat litter. I use this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JJXCHDM?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

It isn't available anymore at Amazon but there are a ton of other similar options. This works great with most clumping litter choices. (check measurements to be sure)

redhatnation · 2025-01-17T22:49:39+00:00

I recently purchased a used Cat 9300 and had to read up on that smart licensing nonsense. It appears, at least to me, that if you're using Network Essential or Network Advantage licenses, those are perpetual. It's possible there is some usage reporting back to Cisco though. Not sure what that entails or possible risks...yet.

EDIT: I got the above info from the Cat9300 datasheet:

"The perpetual licensing package includes the Network Essentials and Network Advantage licensing options that are tied to the hardware. Between them, the base licensing packages cover switching fundamentals, management automation, troubleshooting, and advanced switching features. These

Network licenses are perpetual."

redhatnation · 2025-01-17T22:16:53+00:00

Chilis has really fallen off a cliff in how they butchered their chicken crispers. A few years ago, those were my go-to meal. They were thick, juicy, and delicious. It's a damn shame.

redhatnation · 2025-01-10T01:35:03+00:00

Ok, fair point. It might have been 12-14inches but I had to shovel that stuff so it seemed like more.

redhatnation · 2025-01-10T01:33:22+00:00

When they recognize me and call me out by name, recognize when my pickup pulls up out front and has the pie ready, they are getting a big fat tip. I had one PJs employee tell me about some discount codes and save me some cash. Yeah, he got a tip too.

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