TIL, electron requires setuid root to operate

Trying to start electron based app got


`[8808:1112/172922.397465:FATAL:setuid_sandbox_host.cc(157)] The SUID sandbox helper binary was found, but is not configured correctly. Rather than run without sandboxing I'm aborting now. You need to make sure that /opt/pencil-3.1.0.ga/chrome-sandbox is owned by root and has mode 4755.`

`[1] 8808 trace trap /opt/pencil-3.1.0.ga/pencil`

That led me to [https://github.com/electron/electron/issues/17972](https://github.com/electron/electron/issues/17972)

And I realized, electron team decided to require electron based app to be run as root (at least part of it).

I suppose this is not how security should be handled.

Any security guys here to clarify?

https://redd.it/dvb43s
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Productivity app "Getting Things GNOME" wants to make a comeback. It's the only free & open-source native Linux desktop to-do app that caters specifically to GTD and isn't a commandline or web app. It needs to know if users are interested. Let the project know if it's worth saving.
https://github.com/getting-things-gnome/gtg/issues/210#issuecomment-549126313

https://redd.it/dvd0wt
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PeerTube 2.0 released. Added abilities to automatically follow back other instances, statistics in about page, a new 'Most liked videos' page, autoplay next recommended video, better search functionality and much more!
https://github.com/Chocobozzz/PeerTube/releases

https://redd.it/dvfh3m
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Red Hat Introduces open source Project Quay container registry
https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/red-hat-introduces-open-source-project-quay-container-registry

https://redd.it/dvexh1
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Krita Dev: Why we shouldn't blame ourselves for the Linux desktop's microscopic marketshare
https://valdyas.org/fading/hardware/why-we-shouldnt-blame-ourselves-for-the-linux-desktops-microscopic-marketshare/

https://redd.it/dvg173
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Can I donate money to improving desktop linux?

I use desktop linux exclusively as my OS. Obviously we all know that it doesn't exactly "just work". Becoming a contributor is a bit out of my abilities with everything on my plate right now, but is there someway I could support improvements to desktop linux with like a monthly recurring donation? I'm not super rich but I could certainly give something for continuous improvements.

https://redd.it/dviahq
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Weekly Questions and Hardware Thread - November 13, 2019

Welcome to r/linux! If you're new to Linux or trying to get started this thread is for you. Get help here or as always, check out r/linuxquestions or r/linux4noobs

This megathread is for all your question needs. As we don't allow questions on r/linux outside of this megathread, please consider using r/linuxquestions or r/linux4noobs for the best solution to your problem.

Ask your hardware requests here too or try r/linuxhardware!

https://redd.it/dvm5gr
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Disney+ does not work on Linux devices - gHacks Tech News
https://www.ghacks.net/2019/10/21/disney-does-not-work-on-linux-devices/

https://redd.it/dvkunl
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Search engine parser : Querying popular search engines
https://www.reddit.com/r/opensource/comments/dvox04/search_engine_parser_querying_popular_search/

https://redd.it/dvp7xy
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IBM owns Red Hat, but they use Macs.
https://forums.appleinsider.com/discussion/213710/ibms-200-000-macs-have-made-a-happier-more-productive-workforce

https://redd.it/dvjtd0
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Joel Graff (freecad.trails, pivy-trackers) presents at Ohio Linux Fest in 2018 - Exploring the technical/social value for adopting FOSS in traditional engineering workflows - Special emphasis on FC's uniqueness, rapid evolution, becoming a powerful alternative to expensive proprietary tech [1:00:43]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2ru0SClJ74

https://redd.it/dvqjjp
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Wi-Fi Access Point by MAC address

Hi there,

on Android there is an app called wifi privacy police. Is there a similar program on linux?

[https://f-droid.org/en/packages/be.uhasselt.privacypolice/](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/be.uhasselt.privacypolice/)

https://redd.it/dvsl6v
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Yet Another Intel Vulnerability - Intel's Cascade Lake CPUs impacted by new Zombieload v2 attack
https://zombieloadattack.com/

https://redd.it/dvujsl
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KDE Plasma 5.17.3, bugfix Release for November
https://kde.org/announcements/plasma-5.17.3.php

https://redd.it/dvvms1
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Mesa 19.2.4 has been released
https://mesa.freedesktop.org/relnotes/19.2.4.html

https://redd.it/dvyknt
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Configuring NZXT case Smart Device (V1) and Grid+ V3 on Linux

NZXT cases and accessories could only have been configured via their dedicated (Windows 10 **only**) software called **NZXT CAM**. For a couple of months I've been looking for a way to configure fans and RGB strips that are connected to the Smart Device in my *NZXT H700i* case. Yesterday, I found a solution to this nuisance which I would like to share with you, and maybe help some of you that are also annoyed by NZXT's neglection of Linux based community that uses their products.

[https://github.com/jonasmalacofilho/liquidctl/blob/master/docs/nzxt-smart-device.md](https://github.com/jonasmalacofilho/liquidctl/blob/master/docs/nzxt-smart-device.md)

Through this CLI program you will be able to configure your case as you would with CAM software.

I hope that this will help some of you! :)

https://redd.it/dvtsdv
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gmenu - Desktop application launcher featuring a TUI and GTK GUI
https://git.sr.ht/~tslocum/gmenu

https://redd.it/dvj4lc
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What are some of the best rolling-release distros that have official x86 support? (So, nothing Arch Linux or Ubuntu based)

I'm currently running Debian 10 stable, a bit sick of them providing updates ten years after the software is released (sarcasm) so I'm looking for some bleeding-edge distros that still support x86. Arch and Ubuntu both do not have 32 bit, so I cant use anything based on those.

https://redd.it/dw2uk9
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FS for data exchange between Linux and Windows?

I have Windows and Linux installed on my computer and want to make partition available in both OS. I've tried using NTFS in that role previously and met some problems with software run in Wine working with files saved at NTFS partition. exFAT was the second try that works well (but I didn't tried the scenario that caused problems described above). What community can say about the filesystem choice for an exchange partition located on SSD?

https://redd.it/dw3x3i
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Qt World Summit 2019
https://blog.broulik.de/2019/11/qt-world-summit-2019/

https://redd.it/dw2ylr
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Need help assigning variables. The top picture is what I have, bottom is the assignment 6-2
https://redd.it/dw5w87
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