Installation • Can i clean my disk during installation?
I want to clean my disk before Debian installation. Something like this:Code: dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sdaCan i do it with debian netinstall partman utility?I see there is the option "Erase data on...
View ArticleGeneral Questions • Bullseye: after php8.3 install, php7.4 still running
I have a problem analogous to the one described here.I had php7.4 running well. I installed php8.3 (using the sury repo), I tried to install all the 7.4 counterpart in 8.3 :Code: sudo apt list...
View ArticleBeginners Questions • [Installation] Bootable USB
Hi,I cannot get my USB to become bootable. I have tried downloading the ISO file twice. I have disabled secure boot in BIOS. I have tried the USB drive on two different Windows PC´s but it won´t work....
View ArticleGraphical Environments & Desktops • Eye strain: New hardware and possibly...
I tried several monitors and hardware to come to conclusion of the Eye strain is not the monitor, but rather modern hardware. For example, I recently build a computer for my dad. If I use his 15 year...
View ArticleGeneral Questions • [Software] [SOLVED?] Fan Speed not detected
This has me scratching my head. I have two SSD drives installed in my desktop, both have Bookworm installed. The Kingston drive was upgraded from Bullseye and the Western Digital drive is a fresh...
View ArticleGeneral Questions • [Software] df shows drives as /dev/dm-3 etc
When I do df -hIt should shows the drives as /dev/mapper/disk1 /dev/mapper/disk2 etc but it is showing them as /dev/dm-1 /dev/dm-2It only started today and the only change was the latest 12.9...
View ArticleHardware • Bluetooth seems broken
Hi! Currently I'm running Debian 12 with xfce on my old laptop. I'm pretty sure it has bluetooth adapter on board. I've tried to pair my headset but something is not working correct way.In sudo dmesg...
View ArticleTesting And Unstable • Printer KDE plasma
Hi, I use Debian trixie and I have the HP envy photo 7155 and I can't install the printer. I don't see that model in the list and I'M not able to add it.some help would be nice.thanksStatistics:...
View ArticleHardware • Reinstall of Debian 12 with XFCE has slower Wi-Fi than previous...
Recently reinstalled Debian due to some issues. Previous install had Cinnamon default, which I later changed to XFCE via command line install. Then I had to do a full reinstall of Debian, I decided to...
View ArticleGeneral Questions • [Software] Is there a cleaner alternative to localepurge?
Today when I did the most recent update to the 6.1.0-30-amd64 kernel I noticed that installing all possible localisation and language files for LibreOffice and Firefox took more time than everything...
View ArticleBeginners Questions • Which distro for daily-use main computer?
Which distro for daily-use main computer? Says,Debian 12 (many selectable desktops, which one is good?) Ubuntu LTS 24.04other deb based LinuxsThe Intel hardware will be used for Visual Studio Code...
View ArticleBeginners Questions • Can't install from a PPA??
Yes, I'm aware that third party repos and PPAs will result in broken upgrades -- disabling those (or removing all the software installed from them?) is on my list for when Debian 13 drops.That said,...
View ArticleHardware • Intel Mac Mini RAM amount issue
Hello,I have installed different version of Debian on my Mac Mini with Intel CPU and each of them have issues identifying the correct amount of RAM installed.2006 Mac Mini with 4GB of RAM displays as...
View ArticleOff-Topic • Any thoughts on KeepassXC security?
I use Bitwarden for my passwords. I've been considering moving to KeepassXC becuse I could use a key file and really lock down the database. But I've noticed that KeepassXC has had only one audit. It...
View ArticleTesting And Unstable • [Testing - Trixie] trixie freeze dates!
Got this from debian-devel-announce:https://lists.debian.org/debian-devel-a ... 00004.htmlHi,Trying to follow our release cadence, we are going to start freezingtrixie in March. As usual, it is our...
View ArticleGraphical Environments & Desktops • xorg loses display mode when I power...
I have my home theater PC connected to the TV via HDMI through an audio receiver. Everything works fine at 4K (3840x2160) at 120Hz (119.88Hz) except if I turn the TV off and back on there is no...
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General Questions • [Software] Tablet running Debian as wired/wireless screen...
Hi all, First post here,I'm throwing a bottle in the sea I was wondering if any of you may know about a solution.In short, I want to turn my Debian tablet into a plain and simple wired screen.In more...
View ArticleOff-Topic • what is their a "deb" at the beginning of each source?
hey question, i'm on linux mint and when i go into the etc/apt folder and i look at the sources.list text folder i see#deb cdrom:[Linux Mint 21.3 _Virginia_ - Release amd64 20240109]/ jammy contrib...
View ArticleGraphical Environments & Desktops • Screen going blank after resuming...
I've been having this problem since I upgraded to Bookworm. It also happens when resuming from screen lock. But it happens irregularly and randomly, although too frequently.Set upLaptop model: Aspire...
View ArticleBeginners Questions • [O/S] Debian won't boot with the 6.12.9 kernel (backports)
HelloToday I just did an update as usual, and the backports kernel got upgraded from 6.11.10 to 6.12.9.Now Debian won't boot and will show the signs of a display driver crash. The screen goes black,...
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