after 3 months. Paid support is all about this.

## how to do a bug report the right way

Now – please don’t think an open source bug report is always a breeze like the one I described. Before you spam your favorite projects with bug reports please do:

* Check if your problem is already solved upstream.
* Check if your problem is already addressed by another bug report.
* Check if you might instead want a feature request. Think about it!

Only then start writing it!

When doing an bug report use clear language. Use a clear structure (most bug trackers give you a structure, you “just” have to fill it out), that’s usually: A short denoscription, version numbers and how to reproduce the bug. Don’t tell unnecessary details. The developers/maintainers will ask for it when it matters. Keep it short!

Be prepared to help! That means you should know how to anonymise a log efficiently, how to deal with a .patch, how to compile from git, so you can try things out and report back. If you unable to operate on this level but really want to do a bug report anyway – tell this (very!) soon! No developer wants to explain how to apply a patch to you.

And not at least: Be friendly. You may be annoyed by the bug but please remember. Most of the open source people are not paid for it. They do that in their spare time. They may be in more stress than you right now. They may be female (so you oughta behave!!). Remembering all that will help you to stay friendly!

That’s all (sry for the wall of text).

TL'DR: Got a bug fixed in less than 24 hours what would take 3 months in corporate world. And if you do bug reports, keep it short and clear. Be friendly.

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Blurred a default GNOME wallpaper and added a white Arch logo. Thoughts? I'm semi-new to photo editing so this is kinda new to me.
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Encrypt your files with this open source software | Opensource.com
https://opensource.com/article/21/4/open-source-encryption

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Arcan: Introducing Pipeworld: Spreadsheet Dataflow Computing
https://arcan-fe.com/2021/04/12/introducing-pipeworld/

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Playing the Open Source Game
https://kristoff.it/blog/the-open-source-game/

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Someone can teatch me how to install it using the ProntonDB?
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We were gonna take the desktop, over twenty years ago.
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3d/skeuomorphic Plank dock theme for Linux?

I have been looking for a while. And if anybody on here knows where I could find one, please let me know.

Thank you.

Ps: I need to add extra text on the bottom so the auto mod doesn’t remove my post for the 4th time for being too short.

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Do we have AMD vs Nvidia Driver CPU overhead issues on linux?

Hello, I recently feel into a couple of youtube videos of hardware unboxed talking about driver overhead issues that Nvidia drivers where causing in CPU bound games. I did not find any discussion if this behavior exists on Linux.

What I was specifically curious about is if AMD uses hardware scheduling over software scheduling on Linux, or if both Nvidia and AMD GPUs uses software scheduling?

Edit: This is the video I refer to quite interesting numbers, thought some setups benchmarked are not realistic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G03fzsYUNDU

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Learn Linux Through Man Pages
https://hackingpassion.com/learn-linux-through-man-pages/?fbclid=IwAR2-Km5PeR-d0Hr6fJ39GQ-G_-UdjbZ-CW375EKjhiVVfNPcmAnsalqqXzg

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1650Ti Nvidia Kernel upgrade failure

apt upgrade

Reading package lists... Done

Building dependency tree

Reading state information... Done

Calculating upgrade... Done

0 to upgrade, 0 to newly install, 0 to remove and 0 not to upgrade.

3 not fully installed or removed.

After this operation, 0 B of additional disk space will be used.

Do you want to continue? [Y/n\] Y

Setting up initramfs-tools (0.136ubuntu6.4) ...

update-initramfs: deferring update (trigger activated)

Setting up linux-image-5.8.0-48-generic (5.8.0-48.54\~20.04.1) ...

I: /boot/initrd.img.old is now a symlink to initrd.img-5.8.0-48-generic

Setting up linux-image-5.8.0-49-generic (5.8.0-49.55\~20.04.1) ...

I: /boot/initrd.img is now a symlink to initrd.img-5.8.0-49-generic

Processing triggers for initramfs-tools (0.136ubuntu6.4) ...

update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-5.8.0-45-generic

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_gpu_info.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_ta.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_asd.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_sos.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_rlc.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_mec2.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_mec.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_sdma.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/navi10_mes.bin for module amdgpu

I: The initramfs will attempt to resume from /dev/dm-2

I: (/dev/mapper/vgubuntu-swap_1)

I: Set the RESUME variable to override this.

Error 24 : Write error : cannot write compressed block

E: mkinitramfs failure cpio 141 lz4 -9 -l 24

update-initramfs: failed for /boot/initrd.img-5.8.0-45-generic with 1.

dpkg: error processing package initramfs-tools (--configure):

installed initramfs-tools package post-installation noscript subprocess returned error exit status 1

Processing triggers for linux-image-5.8.0-48-generic (5.8.0-48.54\~20.04.1) ...

/etc/kernel/postinst.d/dkms:

* dkms: running auto installation service for kernel 5.8.0-48-generic

...done.

/etc/kernel/postinst.d/initramfs-tools:

update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-5.8.0-48-generic

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_gpu_info.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_ta.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_asd.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_sos.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_rlc.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_mec2.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_mec.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_sdma.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/navi10_mes.bin for module amdgpu

I: The initramfs will attempt to resume from /dev/dm-2

I: (/dev/mapper/vgubuntu-swap_1)

I: Set the RESUME variable to override this.

Error 24 : Write error : cannot write compressed block

E: mkinitramfs failure cpio 141 lz4 -9 -l 24

update-initramfs: failed for /boot/initrd.img-5.8.0-48-generic with 1.

run-parts: /etc/kernel/postinst.d/initramfs-tools exited with return code 1

dpkg: error processing package linux-image-5.8.0-48-generic (--configure):

installed linux-image-5.8.0-48-generic package post-installation noscript subprocess returned error exit status 1

Processing triggers for linux-image-5.8.0-49-generic (5.8.0-49.55\~20.04.1) ...

/etc/kernel/postinst.d/dkms:

* dkms: running auto installation service for kernel 5.8.0-49-generic

...done.

/etc/kernel/postinst.d/initramfs-tools:

update-initramfs: Generating

/boot/initrd.img-5.8.0-49-generic

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_gpu_info.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_ta.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_asd.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_sos.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_rlc.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_mec2.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_mec.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/arcturus_sdma.bin for module amdgpu

W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/amdgpu/navi10_mes.bin for module amdgpu

I: The initramfs will attempt to resume from /dev/dm-2

I: (/dev/mapper/vgubuntu-swap_1)

I: Set the RESUME variable to override this.

Error 24 : Write error : cannot write compressed block

E: mkinitramfs failure cpio 141 lz4 -9 -l 24

update-initramfs: failed for /boot/initrd.img-5.8.0-49-generic with 1.

run-parts: /etc/kernel/postinst.d/initramfs-tools exited with return code 1

dpkg: error processing package linux-image-5.8.0-49-generic (--configure):

installed linux-image-5.8.0-49-generic package post-installation noscript subprocess returned error exit status 1

Errors were encountered while processing:

initramfs-tools

linux-image-5.8.0-48-generic

linux-image-5.8.0-49-generic

E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)

root@wallets-TUF-Gaming:\~#

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Tilix theme for using in bright light conditions

I use my computer in the sun alot. I'm struggling to find a theme with colors that are easy to read.Most of the light theme uses a really bright colors of pink or yellow, which I'm unable to read. Recommendations?

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Linux newbie - torrenting software?

I am not very tech savvy but I’ve recently downloaded Linux on VM for work as I’m learning OSINT

I am also interested in using it to torrent movies and music seeing as it’s on my personal (not work) laptop and seems safer than doing it on my usual operating system

I tried downloading soulseek for music but couldn’t work it out on the command terminal and I’d also like to get utorrent or something similar - can anyone help me?

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CentOS is just shifted its life cycle position. CentOS is not dead



### Insteаd  оf  the  wоrkflоw  оrder  being:

Fedоrа  

↓  

Red  Hаt’s  internаl  develорment  рrосess 

↓  

RHEL 

↓  

СentОS  Linux

### Current Development Process:

Fedоrа  

↓  

СentОS  Streаm 

↓  

 RHEL

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A Call To Action For Linux Developers!

Yesterday I made a post asking people what they didn't like or wanted changed about Linux as a whole, this includes everything from the kernel to a specific distro or desktop. In this post I will outline some of the most prevalent problems people came up with, ranked in order of most discussed to least discussed. I am hoping that this post will serve as a call to arms for Linux developers (myself included) to solve this problems so we can improve the Linux experience as a whole.

​

Disclaimer: this most is merely a study of the data collected off of my previous post and an outline of what Linux "needs" most. Personally I believe Linux is nowhere near "complete" but these problems are the first step in forever improving it.

​

1. Audio and Bluetooth

one of the most common answers I received was people having trouble with Bluetooth or having problems with audio as a whole, I know that PipeWire is becoming more and more advanced and may overtake PulseAudio soon but audio and Bluetooth are definitely both places to focus on especially with many new Bluetooth and wireless audio devices being released.

​

2. GPU/Graphics issues

the second most common issue I received was graphics and GPU driver issues, a lot of this is out of our control with proprietary drivers being released and without Linux support. but optimization and perfecting what we do have is the key to a more enjoyable and usable Linux experience with less graphical based issues.

​

3. End User Experience and Cosmetic Polish

I understand this issue is mostly solving itself with the release of things like gnome40 and the endless amounts of customization artists and designers but many aspects of Linux can be made easier for the end user while still retaining the benefits their counterparts provide ie. using the terminal is very fast and efficient but very daunting for new users. this problem could mostly be solved through better documentation and support as well as making Linux feel less like a large en devour and more like a simple upgrade.

​

4. Accessibility and Hardware support

the final problem that I received commonly was issues related to accessibility and hardware support such as fingerprint readers, ID scanners, and even non external hardware like hard drives and sound chips. one of the most important things we can do to make Linux more common on the desktop would be removing many of the issues that unearth themselves right out of the box (especially in large companies using Linux on many workstation example: hospitals using badge scanners) solving this issue would result in more user friendly and less complicated setup and optimization.

5. Polish
On an important side note I think polishing the Linux experience both visually and with small quality of life updates is very important as it gives Linux a good first impression.


Important Links and Resources:

Linux Wiki how to submit patches how to submit drivers

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Happy Birthday nnn! Celebrating with release v4.0
https://github.com/jarun/nnn

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Is this bad?
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The folks behind Brave Browser slam Google for its new tracking policy
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/04/13/the-folks-behind-brave-browser-slam-google-for-its-new-tracking-policy/

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Video Endode/Decode coming soon to Vulkan. Thanks to this, we can get AMD AMF support on AMDVLK or RADV.
https://www.khronos.org/blog/an-introduction-to-vulkan-video

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I dual boot Linux and Windows, but for unforeseen reasons

I use Linux for gaming and Windows for development. Yes you read the first sentence right. Setting up my development environment on any Linux distro is a pain. I have 3 python versions pre-installed and none of them have pip if I'm on a debian based distro. If I'm on Arch based distros I have one python with pip but development is still flobsy. Flask doesn't start a server nor Django Rails doesn't want to create a project etc, everything is a headache, but gaming on Linux is just smooth with Vulkan on my full amd setup!

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