.dsc link from [packages.debian.org](https://packages.debian.org) and issued `dget -x <url-of-dsc-file>` without adding unstable sources.

Because the backporting experience has been time consuming, I decided to upgrade from stable to testing - no issues but few packages held back that required manual upgrade.

In Bullseye the alsa system is now using the UCM2 standard, which is detecting and working with my sound card out of the box with some issues: without my "old style" UCM files in place, therefore using UCM2 Debianoriginal config files, I'm experiencing sound crackling when changing output stream (e.g. plugging in headset jack), and the mics are apparently working, but the recorded sound isn't intelligible.

Fixes I found at present:

* with my old style UCM files in place the soundcard is working well, mics included - however this is a fallback workaround in my opinion;
* the stream switch on output is fixed by installing `pulseaudio-module-gsettings` and in the advanced audio settings tab checking the automatic output stream switch

Regarding the mics issue, I'm still searching around in the audio settings and I'm still trying to understand which config files are used by alsa for driving my card - I found this [alsa ucm2 project](https://github.com/alsa-project/alsa-ucm-conf/tree/master/ucm2) and I'm reading the READMEs but til now nothing has enlightened me.

I'll update the post if I find a fix for the mics.

Debian proofed to me to be THE universal operating system once more!

Thank you for your long reading.

Cheers,

gabriel

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I think i might have a genius solution for my long time distrohopping habbit

Instead of installing the system all new again to start fresh i just create a new user for a new desktop environment to use lol. and everytime i get bored i just create a new user and keep the base system

Should theoretically work installing gnome along kde without getting intro trouble with this?

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Delay on a virtual machine

Hello.

I have a desire to use Linux as the main operating system.

But at the same time, there are apps that only work under Windows, and I can't stop using them (Wine doesn't offer).

I decided to use a virtual machine.

On Windows, I've repeatedly used a virtual machine. VirtualBox, Vmware. And I noticed that there is a delay during work. Minimal, but it's present.

My friend uses Linux with a virtual machine. He says he doesn't have a delay.

Installed Ubuntu 18.04, installed Virtual Box. But the delay is still present!

My question is:

Is it possible to use a virtual machine without delay?

Thank you in advance!

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Sorry guys, no more Linux for me...
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Wayland Showstoppers is getting shorter. I am looking forward to being able to remove X
https://community.kde.org/Plasma/Wayland_Showstoppers

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Minimising data leakage using Zoom on Mint

Wife needs to use Zoom for work (not negotiable), I can load the app on a Linux laptop or I can run up a VM and sandbox it into that (not preferred it's not a fast laptop). How much exposure do I have / in what way is it known to collect data on Linux ? I'm going to run it up in a sandbox on my main machine and play but I'm by no means an expert in security.

Known mitigations: I'll put on a VPN connection, won't login with facebook (won't create an account at all if that info is correct), anything else I need to do ?

Thanks for any help

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Nuegia Webbrowser: rebuild of Pale Moon removing anti-features and non-free branding
https://git.nuegia.net/webbrowser.git/

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Deno 1.0 release is planned for May 13, 2020
https://github.com/denoland/deno/issues/2473

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To clone or not to clone...

I'm running with 2 hard drives at the moment. One drive has everything BUT my /home folder and the other has only my /home folder. My new hdd I'm going to be putting the /home stuff there because it's a much larger drive.

My original plan was to clone it from the old drive to the new one. But I was thinking earlier today I might be able to just copy everything from the /home drive to the new drive.

I figured the best place to ask would be here.

I'm running Gnome on Arch Linux.

Any insight would be appreciated.

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Created a noscript to convert a stock Ubuntu 18.04/20.04 install into a macOS-like environment. Complete with themes and hotkey remapping!
https://github.com/Jonchun/ubuntu2macOS

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More notes on Red Star OS 3.0
https://richardg867.wordpress.com/2020/03/31/more-notes-on-red-star-os-3-0/

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KYFM v1.3 Released
https://github.com/KisuYami/kyfm/releases

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OpenWRT code-execution bug puts millions of devices at risk
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/03/openwrt-is-vulnerable-to-attacks-that-execute-malicious-code/

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HACKERS and HOSPITALS: How you can help
https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/hackers-and-hospitals-how-you-can-help

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Abusing Root Privilege

Hi, this is more of an ethics question I suppose:

I got impatient about something and needed to modify data held in someone else's account, so I used my root privilege to do it myself instead of waiting. Now I feel like I did something slimy... is this considered bad form?

Note : I did not look at any of the files, just used \`\`\`mv\`\`\`

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Weekly Questions and Hardware Thread - April 01, 2020

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!

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USB ISO Freezing

I'm testing out Ubuntu on my laptop through a live USB. So far my only issue is the system freezes. If I open more than 4-5 firefox tabs, I lock up. If I have 2 tabs and a few notepad files open I freeze.

Is there anyway to tell if this is simply because I'm running from the USB?

Is there a better option for me than Ubuntu maybe, I'm trying to reclaim an older laptop with lower specs.

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Gnuplot output difference between st and xterm

I use st as my daily terminal and I want to get gnuplot to work in it like xterm. In xterm you can do `set term xterm` and gnuplot will graph in tektronix. However, when I do the same in st, the output is just some random characters instead of a graph.

[In xterm](https://preview.redd.it/78jbtapqo4q41.png?width=1440&format=png&auto=webp&s=d0ec0fa6c4a5f2e25e8c11330146ff76d6d0ce25)

[In st](https://preview.redd.it/5y34qa4to4q41.png?width=1440&format=png&auto=webp&s=1503b5c353a507c28385011762b0024c897b767d)

Whats the difference between st and xterm in this sense and why does gnuplot `set term xterm` graphing only work in xterm? Is there any way to get around this?

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LibreSpeed - Free and Open Source Speedtest. No Flash, No Java, No Websocket, No Bullsh*t
http://librespeed.org/

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Announcing KNOME.
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Let us join hands to bring #KDE and #GNOME together! Gnome and kdecommunity deepen their commitment to work together and unveil #KNOME, a new desktop that brings users the best of both worlds.
https://knome.org

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