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by xdicey
Tue Oct 15, 2019 8:30 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: So, "Microsoft" called me ...
Replies: 49
Views: 7826

Re: So, "Microsoft" called me ...

On the odd occasions, I picked up my phone without checking the ID, I got the 'Microsoft help desk' call. I responded once to say 'you must have dialed the wrong number because I do not own a computer. Silence for a beat, then he said, you don't own a computer? Not at all, I answered. He hung up. Du...
by xdicey
Sun Sep 16, 2018 9:44 am
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: Replacement KDE distros... Feedback here!
Replies: 215
Views: 35316

Re: Replacement KDE distros... Feedback here!

How does PCLOS KDE5 stack up? Anyone gave it a try?
by xdicey
Sat May 12, 2018 3:50 pm
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Firefox 60.0 and Firejail
Replies: 46
Views: 11910

Re: Firefox 60.0 and Firejail

replacing secomp with this very long 'text' from here https://github.com/netblue30/firejail/issues/1939#issuecomment-388358648 works perfectly well for me. seccomp.drop @clock,@cpu-emulation,@debug,@module,@obsolete,@raw-io,@reboot,@resources,@swap,acct,add_key,bpf,fanotify_init,io_cancel,io_destroy...
by xdicey
Thu May 10, 2018 10:18 pm
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Firejail and my browsers [SOLVED]
Replies: 12
Views: 2894

Re: Firejail and my browsers [SOLVED]

Apparently other distros are having the same issue. I'm taking a break from FF while contentedly using Palemoon for the nonce until FJ or FF come up a fix.

Thanks all for your help.
by xdicey
Thu May 10, 2018 1:38 am
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Firejail and my browsers [SOLVED]
Replies: 12
Views: 2894

Re: Firejail and my browsers [SOLVED]

Just add a # to the beginning of the line, for example # tracelog.

You can also try firejail --ignore=tracelog firefox for a quick check if tracelog is indeed the culprit. If this works, then it's tracelog's fault.
Alas, neither worked. So not tracelog, uh?

Thanks for helping, guys.
by xdicey
Wed May 09, 2018 10:50 pm
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Firejail and my browsers [SOLVED]
Replies: 12
Views: 2894

Re: Firejail and my browsers [SOLVED]

FWIW, this comment out 'tracelog ' fix with a 'pull request' has been submitted to the Firejail git by 'pizzadude'. https://github.com/netblue30/firejail/issues/1930#issuecomment-387892360 . I have this problem but with firefox no longer running in FJ. How is 'commenting out' done? Just delete the ...
by xdicey
Sun Apr 01, 2018 8:29 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux Mint
Topic: What would you use if Mint wasn't available?
Replies: 74
Views: 14290

Re: What would you use if Mint wasn't available?

PCLOS-KDE or LinuxLite.
by xdicey
Sat Mar 31, 2018 1:22 am
Forum: Open Chat
Topic: EBook Reader For Linux Mint 18.1
Replies: 7
Views: 6932

Re: EBook Reader For Linux Mint 18.1

I have several kobo 64GB ARCs -they work fine with Mint but what I prefer is my Samsung Tab 8. I use Moon+ Reader Pro e-reader app. It's the best. No worries. I have downloaded over 1100 books. I use a 64GB microSD card with Samsung. Has been working for the last 2 yrs or more. Works with Calibre too.
by xdicey
Fri Nov 17, 2017 7:45 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: Replacement KDE distros... Feedback here!
Replies: 215
Views: 35316

Re: Replacement KDE distros... Feedback here!

But is it really feasible to use Maui? considering one of its moderators response from the same post here https://forums.mauilinux.org/showthread.php?tid=24650 There are unfortunately other plans. Maui isn't going to release new ISO releases so new users might be better off using Netrunner instead o...
by xdicey
Fri Nov 03, 2017 4:03 pm
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: How can I hide my online activities from my ISP?
Replies: 48
Views: 6168

Re: How can I hide my online activities from my ISP?

1984 is here, we live in a global police state and the enemy has the advantage. In EU you have better protection, in the US you live in a corporate police state. The NSA gets all your stuff, unless your name is Edward Snowden. And if you full-proof your computer, your smart phone will get you. Safe...
by xdicey
Tue Oct 17, 2017 9:42 pm
Forum: Networking
Topic: [PATCHED] Wpa2 vulnerability - krack [issue is fixed on all Mint versions]
Replies: 16
Views: 5965

Re: [PATCHED] Wpa2 vulnerability - krack [issue is fixed on all Mint versions]

October being cyber security month; irony?
Do routers from ISPs need patching as well?
by xdicey
Tue Jun 13, 2017 11:55 pm
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: Dell Inspiron 11 Series 3000 laptop & Linux Mint 18.1 KDE
Replies: 1
Views: 2200

Re: Dell Inspiron 11 Series 3000 laptop & Linux Mint 18.1 KDE

. . . and that's how easy it is to be happy :D.
by xdicey
Thu May 04, 2017 8:30 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Crossword Puzzles
Replies: 8
Views: 4364

Re: Crossword Puzzles

That sounds grand :). I love crosswords and didn't know one exists in the repos though even if I did, I wouldn't know about finding and installing those other files because I'm still a linux idiot.

How come the .puz files aren't there already :? are they a must have?
by xdicey
Tue Mar 28, 2017 6:36 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux Mint
Topic: What DE to drop?
Replies: 15
Views: 1392

Re: What DE to drop?

None of them. I haven't tried them all as yet.
by xdicey
Mon Mar 27, 2017 5:46 pm
Forum: Open Chat
Topic: Ontario, Canada
Replies: 19
Views: 1165

Re: Ontario, Canada

Hmmm . . . partial grant, partial loan. Half a loaf. . . and all that :|.

Thanks P.
by xdicey
Sun Mar 26, 2017 10:18 pm
Forum: Open Chat
Topic: Ontario, Canada
Replies: 19
Views: 1165

Re: Ontario, Canada

So new rules here. Post-secondary education is now free. Tuiton = nada. My daughters are lovin' it. :D Health care works well here, too. Dentists we actually have to have insurance for if we don't want to pay. Life sucks, eh? Pat D, My kid starting at Waterloo this Sept. Not 'nada' for me. I did he...
by xdicey
Sun Mar 26, 2017 10:08 pm
Forum: Other topics
Topic: Why can't my computer mount my tablet?
Replies: 27
Views: 9473

Re: Why can't my computer mount my tablet?

This is an old post cinnamint, you may want to start to new thread. As far as I know, this one never got solved.
by xdicey
Fri Mar 03, 2017 7:38 pm
Forum: Open Chat
Topic: NASA just released a ton of software for free
Replies: 13
Views: 1759

Re: NASA just released a ton of software for free

Would they come with any 'little friends' to keep everlasting company with my computer?
by xdicey
Thu Feb 23, 2017 9:12 pm
Forum: Open Chat
Topic: FF, IE (win) not allowing access to linuxmint.com
Replies: 1
Views: 411

FF, IE (win) not allowing access to linuxmint.com

Is it only me, but FF and IE -when I couldn't get in, are not allowing access to linuxmint.com. Something about certificate expired at 6:59 pm Feb 23/17.

I forged ahead despite their warnings.


EDIT: All is well now. No more cert. warnings.
by xdicey
Sat Feb 11, 2017 6:02 pm
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: Should I download/update Linux Firmware 1.157.8?
Replies: 18
Views: 4762

Re: Should I download/update Linux Firmware 1.157.8?

No. Which particular kernel withing a series is patched depends on both the series number and what distro you are running. 4.4.0-45 is the Ubuntu patched version in the 4.4 series. I'm not sure what the second is Pjotr mentioned so if it came after Dirty Cow I could be wrong and you would need to m...

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