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I have Linux Mint installed on my work PC. As I work with IT I am sometimes tasked with doing stuff like restoring Iphones and such, which is normally done through Itunes. But there’s no Linux support for Itunes, and I haven’t been able to install it through Wine. I also can’t use a VM as my PC isn’t powerful enough for it. I’m hoping there’s a solution for this, as I will have to re-install Windows if I can’t get it to work on Linux, and I really want to avoid that.

cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/29689984

I’m upgrading my builds and I decided to get a new monitor so I splurged on the Samsung G9 49" Curved OLED.

My personal and work ARM MBP’s require significant tweaking to get the G9 working with a good DPI and font rendering.

I finally booted up my desktop tonight and it just works. I literally didn’t have to touch anything.

Hello,

I just found out about TLP - a module to download with apt, which is a good utility for maintaining the laptop battery. You can set a minimum charge value, and a maximum charge value. But it is not sufficient for my use case. My question is - is there any utility I can use to discharge the battery WHILE connected to AC?

The reason behind this is: I want to use the solar power during the day to charge up the battery to 80 or 90% and then discharge the battery in the evening to 15-20%. Afterwards use AC power again. The solar energy during mid-day is cheaper and available in abundance.

On a big level with many computers this could make a good impact on the energy network, or am I wrong?

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Linux: How to use energy better in general by fine-tuning laptop battery?

Well, wake up from slumber, grab a cup of hot coffee ☕ and Mozart! 🎼🎼

#life #coffee #music #linux #research

...and some mundane activity ....

#linuxkernel #opensourcedevelopment #operatingsystem

I created a simple Bash script that will always disable the default/internal monitor on your laptop when using AR glasses (or any other external monitor). I find this useful for when using AR glasses such as the XReal One which allows you to change the mode from regular mode to ultra-wide mode and when doing this, it will act as your unplugging the XReal ones and plugging in XReal one again in a new mode, causing the interal laptop display to become enabled.

To keep the laptop display always off, weather the laptop lid is either closed or open, this simple bash script will always disable the laptop screen every X seconds (You can change it by changing the wait variable)

Simply copy this script and create a new bash script such as disable-display.sh, make the script file executable and add it to your startup applications and it will run in the background. You will need to run xrandr command with all of your displays enabled to get the names of the displays and change the variable names in the script accordingly.

NOTE: This script may not work with a full Wayland setup and may only work on X11.

Enjoy

#!/bin/bash

#RUN xrandr TO GET THE NAMES OF THE DISPLAYS AND SET THE VARIABLES TO THESE NAMES

readonly default_display="eDP"
readonly external_display="USB-C-0"

readonly wait=5

while true; do
    #Check if there is an external display connected
    if xrandr | grep -q "$external_display connected"; then
        #Disable the internal display
        xrandr --output $default_display --off
    fi

    sleep $wait
done

Jesus. Another one of these? Every freaking day. (Promise it’s different)

I personally like mint and pop!os for new users, but for this user I want to try something windows like with more sex appeal. I don’t want to have to touch this computer again. Proprietary software is not an issue/consideration. User is techier than most. What has your experience been with kbuntu? Pros/cons? Other suggestions?

I have a laptop and a phone in which termux is installed. I want to move files from my phone to my computer using rsync if all files are older than 30 days. I think I should use find command with -exec rsync.

find . -mtime +30 -exec rsync something 

but the problem is my phone’s IP address is always changing so how do I transfer file? I have to run this script in my laptop

To clear the terminal after logging out, here is a method that works in all modern shells (I'm using `ksh`).

Add to `~/.profile`:

test -f $HOME/.exitrc && trap ". $HOME/.exitrc" EXIT

Create `~/.exitrc` with:

type clear >/dev/null 2>&1 && clear

Useful!

Source: https://unix.stackexchange.com/a/12013

#Shell #RunBSD #Linux

I can't tell y'all how much I love #Emacs. It was the first interface that really intrigued me. It was the first interface where I felt like there was so much I could learn about. And Emacspeak brought it to life for me. Headings spoken by a deeper voice. Italics spoken by a higher, rather fuzzy voice. Bold spoken by a deep voice, almost like headings. Because headings are bold, and large. A calendar where I could move around the actual calendar, not just a list of events. Want to know what date next Friday is? Find Friday of this week, and simply press Down arrow. Or C-n if you're really into Emacs. And there it is. Oh and Nov-mode (nov.el). I can't say enough about that package. An EPUB reader that doesn't choke on a huge book. And Markdown-mode and Org-mode, and even HTML-mode. With Emacspeak, I could hear the syntax highlighting. That way, I knew if I didn't close a bracket pair, or quotes, not only by the punctuation itself, but how the voice sounds.

And now Emacspeak hasn't been updated in a year. Luckily, I think T.V. Raman has made fixes up to Emacs 30. But beyond that, I don't know. I hope it's not abandoned forever. I maybe could use Emacs through Orca, or BRLTTY, or maybe Speechd-el, if I can figure out how it's supposed to be set up and used well. But it feels like such a pail imitation of Emacspeak. But then, unconfigured Emacs doesn't feel all that special either.

#Emacs #foss #Emacspeak #accessibility #blind #linux

I have wh1000xm4 headphones, installed void with xfce, turned on “Prioritize Sound Quality”, but can’t enable LDAC in settings.

cross-posted: feddit.org/post/12443313

Hello, I’m still a noob when it comes to computers. I had a dual boot Windows 11 and OpenSuse Leap 15.6. My problem is that I was using my laptop as always and I was simply searching through internet when the system glitched. So I tried to restart my laptop, but then it showed screens with sth like Bios corrupted, blue screen etc. And then it restarted but only with Windows 11. When I check the settings partition has fully free memory, so it means that my OpenSuse is gone.

What could have gone wrong?

Sorry for the noob question and thanks for any help. I’m just really davastated.

I've been talking about it for months, but I finally followed Jami Kettunen's instructions and got Chimera Linux installed in my Yoga Slim 7x ARM laptop.

Windows was crashing every few days (while unattended) with the error "The system has rebooted without cleanly shutting down first. This error is caused because the system stopped responding and the hardware watchdog triggered a system reset." even after a full restore.

I'm hoping Linux is more stable.

#ChimeraLinux #Linux #SnapdragonX #ARM

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Screenshot of the the default Chimera Linux GNOME desktop with a terminal running. The terminal is showing the output of fastfetch.

Hi all,
I do code on my own without AI, but in all honesty, I’m not that great (I’m a junior dev at my job, and don’t have a lot of experience). I always use AI to explain things to me, not code for me. I made that my mission, so I don’t let it think for me because I want to learn. It explains things very well and I’ve been learning a great deal.

Today, I decided to test it out. I asked it to build an app for me that works on KDE Plasma, my favorite DE.

I use some appimages for some apps. I tried appimagelauncher and gear lever and had some issues with them.

I want to integrate appimages into my system. So, I did a small workaround where I created a small script in ~/.local/bin that has one line after the shebang exec /<path to app image>/<appimage>. Then created a .desktop file that points to that script. I made one for Suyu and VIA and they both worked. I wanted to do it for more apps, but it got repetitive, so I gave AI some requirements and told it to add what’s necessary if needed.

I’ve never programmed in Python, and it chose Python. lol. Ok, let’s go with it. It made a pretty nice app. The app does 5 things:

1. Creates that little script I mentioned earlier
2. Creates the .desktop file for that app and makes it point to the correct things (script, icon, startupWMClass(this is so the app will still launch after pinning it to the panel)…etc)
3. Copies the appimage into a “appimages” folder in the home directory
4. Adds an icon of your choosing to the app
5. It makes everything executable

I had it package the app into an appimage (that’s something I’ve never done before and it was pretty freaking cool to learn) and I’m planning on making an .rpm and a .deb packages of it, too.

The honest part. I feel a tiny bit of shame deep inside. But then I look at it and I see an app that could help some people. Who cares how I created it? I have always wanted to contribute something to the Linux world, and this feels like it.

What I’m asking for: your honest opinion. Should I feel that little shame? Should I put it up on GitHub? It would of course be GPL licensed. Maybe some folks want to make it better or contribute or fork it. I love open source and I feel like this could be useful to some.

So, hit me.
Thank you

We are Live now! Join us for our monthly meeting where Jim will be discussing his migration from a data center to the cloud! And we will discuss the diff command.

https://www.mug.org/2025/04/mug-meeting-tuesday-may-13-2025-out-of-the-data-center-and-into-the-cloud/

https://zoom.us/j/92135910114?pwd=MDJhOWxIT0swOGRLRHZwNUYvL3c1Zz09

https://youtube.com/@MugOrgPage

#linux #cloud #migration #localgroup

Well, wake up from slumber, grab a cup of hot coffee ☕ and Frank Sinatra's number

🎶 The Best Is Yet To Come 🎶

#life #coffee #music #linux #research

....and some mundane activity ....

#linuxkernel #opensourcedevelopment #operatingsystem

Wo kauft man denn heutzutage Plüsch-Tuxe? Die gab’s mal an jeder Ecke, aber jetzt finde ich nach ~15 Minuten Suche nur genau ein Angebot (floss-shop.de, auch nicht vorrätig).

Sind die ausgestorben? 😳

#Linux #Tux

Are #Chromebooks good for using with #Linux?

#askmastodon #Askfedi #chromebooks #pcs

Quick tip: You can use the last argument of the previous command at the CLi. The syntax is:
command1 !$

For example, make a new dir:
mkdir foo_dir1

Then:
cd !$

which becomes cd foo_dir1, thus saving you typing time. Give it a try.

#linux #unix #tips #tricks

Today's #linux grievance: apparently #fedora comes up with a default firewall that blocks anything besides SSH and something called "cockpit" (apparently a remote admin web interface running on port 9090 using a self-signed certificate, so, uhm, yeah 🤦‍♂️).

Introduction

The Internet of Things (IoT) Operating Systems market is a key enabler of IoT ecosystems, providing the software foundation that allows smart devices to connect, communicate, and operate efficiently. These lightweight operating systems are designed for constrained devices, offering real-time performance, security, and scalability.

Types of IoT Operating Systems

Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) – Deliver deterministic performance for time-sensitive applications.

Linux-Based OS – Open-source, customizable platforms like Ubuntu Core and Yocto.

Custom/Proprietary OS – Developed for specific devices or vendors (e.g., Amazon FreeRTOS, Huawei LiteOS).

Open-Source IoT OS – Examples include RIOT OS, Zephyr, Contiki, offering flexibility and community support.

Applications

Smart Homes – IoT OS in smart lights, thermostats, and appliances.

Industrial IoT (IIoT) – Used in sensors, robotics, and industrial automation systems.

Healthcare Devices – Enables connectivity in remote monitoring and diagnostic tools.

Wearables & Consumer Electronics – Powers fitness trackers, smartwatches, etc.

Automotive & Transportation – Used in connected vehicles and smart traffic systems.

Regional Analysis

North America leads in innovation and early adoption, driven by advanced IoT infrastructure.

Europe shows strong growth due to smart manufacturing and energy applications.

Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing market with booming electronics and smart city projects in China, India, and Japan.

Latin America & MEA present emerging opportunities with growing IoT investments.

Future Outlook

The IoT operating systems market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18–20% through 2030, driven by the exponential rise in connected devices, edge computing, and 5G rollout. Demand for secure, scalable, and efficient OS platforms will shape future innovations.

You can quickly toggle between your two most recent directories with ‘cd -‘:

If you find yourself frequently jumping back and forth between two directories, stop typing out long paths repeatedly! Simply use the command:
cd -

This command will take you to the directory you were in just before your current one. Executing it again will take you back. It saves me a lot of typing and time so give it a try 😌

#unix #linux #bash #tips #tricks

Original Post: startrek.website/post/13283869

Update: Nope, I’m still having the problem. It seems to be an ACPI problem. I found a potential solution, which I will test soon. The issue seems to only occur when using the charger and Bricklink Studio. These seems to be a common issue on Lenovo.

Another update: I fixed it, but I can’t remember what I did. I’m having a great experience again. I’ll see if I can find the fix for other owners of this laptop.

Update: I remember what I did, and have detailed it and where I found the fix here: startrek.website/post/14342770 . You should probably update the firmware for the sake of a clean journalctl, though.

After using this laptop a few weeks, I have one important note. I was having a problem for a while where, usually after waking from sleep, in some rooms my Wi-Fi card would disconnect and I’d have to reboot to get my network connection back. Based on journalctl, it seemed to be some sort of weird firmware error.

I found the fix was to install updated firmware, specifically the version of firmware-realtek from testing, upon which the problem has stopped ocurring. As firmware packages tend to not have a lot of dependencies, I do want to see if I can get a bookwork-backports package uploaded so it’s easier to install.

Yes, im doing le funy Meme. And yes, I am an autist, with some signs towards something adhd adjacent

I first tried Linux Mint when I was 12, eventually changed to Ubuntu when I was 14 because I saw the Windows 11 copilot button, installed arch at late 14, and got to gentoo when I was 15.

Can anyone beat me to it?

Well, wake up from slumber, grab a cup of hot coffee and Bob Dylan's number

🎶 Blowin' In The Wind 🎶

#life #music #coffee #linux #research

...and some mundane activity ....

#linuxkernel #opensourcedevelopment #operatingsystem

My primary OS is Windows (I use it for work) and I have Linux as my second OS. If I upgrade my linux distro to the paid version so I can have more features, will Windows be okay? Thanks I’m a newb

It seems to have plateaued and increasing more slowly. Combining data from Steam and Statcounter reveals this:

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Last 6 years of Linux market share

#freebsd #unix_surrealism #linux

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It's the SataNIX Linux Distribution, Power to Rock.

Hey there, folks! Currently playing around with a laptop that’s got three SSDs. Running Arch but that isn’t quite related. I have everything configured on one SSD, the other two are totally fresh. What do I need to do to setup one of those fresh SSDs for Timeshift backups? Please walk me through it from the very start- I think I understand some parts but I’m not too certain.

I can format the drives using mkfs.btrfs without any issues, but I’m confused about how I can add subvolumes and configure their root permissions properly to allow Timeshift snapshots.

Well, wake up from slumber, grab a cup of hot coffee ☕ and Mark Knopfler's number

🎶 Summer Of Love 🎶

#life #coffee #music #linux #research

...and some mundane activity ...

#linuxkernel #opensourcedevelopment #operatingsystem

Build iOS Apps on Linux and Windows (WSL)

Link: https://forums.swift.org/t/xtool-cross-platform-xcode-replacement-build-ios-apps-on-linux-and-more/79803
Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43952239

#linux

Hi everyone!

I have around 200 DVD (with movies) that I’d want to backup in order to save them from rotting or physical media disappearance.

My most powerful computer with a DVD drive is a 2012 MacBook Pro upgraded to 16gb of Ram with an SSD running Fedora 42.

If possible, I’d want to keep all the bonuses of the movies, but I could also just backup the movies if keeping the whole disc is too difficult.

My goal would be to keep the original quality.

Also 6-7 discs are already skipping scenes even if the disc shows no damage.

I’ve bought some of these discs 20 years ago with my teenager pocket money so I wouldn’t want to lose them.

Thanks for the help.

As I own these discs and nothing would be illegal in my country, I thought it would be better to post here instead of the piracy community.

#fishlinux

#unix_surrealism #openbsd #linux #art

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It's the fish princess with her hand painted to resemble a penguin.

What #unixlike operating systems do you know which are easy to port? Something like #NetBSD. I wonder if there is anything written in #commonlisp or #rust

There are some options but I'm not sure how much easy are they to port. I've heard many positive comments about bare metal development using Rust. I wonder how is common lisp in this regard.

I have extensive programming experience but not on bare metal or kernel programming.

Boosts for wider participation in the discussion are welcome.

#foss #baremetal #baremetalprogramming #programming #baremetaldevelopment #cs #operatingsystem #operatingsystems #operatingsystemprogramming #bsd #linux #kernel #kernelprogramming

I’m experimenting with raidcale. I’m trying to find some client apps for Linux and Android.

So far, I have:

Desktop

• Calendars: GNOME Calendar
• Contacts: GNOME Contacts
• Tasks: Errands
• Journals: Unknown

Android:

• Calendars: TBD
• Contacts: TBD
• Tasks: Tasks.org or jtx board
• Journals: jtx board

Apps working with VTODO seem to be common enough, but does anyone know desktop apps that work with VJOURNAL?

cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/29460782

Basically want something with decent performance and durability. Cost matters, but I’m not trying to hit rock bottom. I’m particularly wondering, is an HMB-type PCIe SSD ok combined with a SATA adapter? I think HMB is supported if your machine can use a PCIe or NVMe disk directly, but I’d be using an older Thinkpad with a 2.5" SATA slot at least for now. So I’m wondering if I’d lose a lot of performance if the SSD combo doesn’t have its own RAM buffer.

I see good deals by today’s standards for PCIe SSD’s at of all places, Office Depot.

Thanks.

Plus, everything feels so snappy with my trusty TWM. What does your desktop look like?
Share your screenshots! ☻☻☻
#Desktop #Linux #TWM #WindowManager #Bitmap #Wallpaper #Minimalism #ShowYourDesktop

Mine -> https://deskto.ps/u/r1w1s1/d/pfpn2j

Well, wake up from slumber, grab a cup of hot coffee ☕ and Beethoven 🎼🎼

#life #coffee #music #linux #research

.....and some mundane activity .....

#linuxkernel #opensourcedevelopment #operatingsystem

Comparison of C/POSIX standard library implementations for Linux

Link: https://www.etalabs.net/compare_libcs.html
Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43946149

#linux

as an xorg-bro: what made worse impact on linux?

#linux #systemd #wayland #bsd

I can log in from tty just fine and faster too sddm is kinda bloated imo, and why it called “Display Manager” instead of “Session Manager”?

It's time for this week's #Linux and #OpenSource News video!

In this one, #GNOME finds a new direction with a new Director, #OpenSUSE removes the Deepin desktop from their repos due to security concerns, and Linux Mint starts accepting Libadwaita more into the distro:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwTnQw_5k3k