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by TracyTiger
19. Apr 2014, 18:22
Forum: Misc
Topic: Not aligned columns with ls on xfce4-terminal when su / root
Replies: 5
Views: 4658

Re: LS_OPTIONS

My mention of $LS_COLORS causing issues was a long shot in case it was possible to inject cursor positioning escape sequences. It was simple to test by clearing the variable. It's probably impossible for $LS_COLORS to cause your problem. I've never looked into this. Are your configuration files rest...
by TracyTiger
18. Apr 2014, 17:15
Forum: Misc
Topic: Not aligned columns with ls on xfce4-terminal when su / root
Replies: 5
Views: 4658

LS_OPTIONS

You may want to go back to basics and check what is actually executing. which -a ls alias whereis ls For me there is only 1 ls executable on the system the rest are symbolic links. But perhaps another ls file snuck onto your system. :) There is an alias for ls however which uses the $LS_OPTIONS vari...
by TracyTiger
12. Apr 2014, 02:58
Forum: Misc
Topic: Root [SOLVED]
Replies: 6
Views: 4016

Re: Root

When I need to run as root in a shell for a while, I do this. sudo /bin/bash This way I get the advantages as running as root without changing the default setup of no root login. If you have a little more interest in this topic ... You can bring back the root user. As gapan wrote in the 141. announc...
by TracyTiger
6. Apr 2014, 16:35
Forum: Misc
Topic: Backing up
Replies: 5
Views: 3890

Re: Backing up - RSYNC, CRONTAB

There are many backup strategies and programs. Fortunately this is not a new problem in the computer world and others have come up with solutions. Regarding amount of data - You may want to consider one or more external disk drives that you can connect to your computer via USB. Obtain one large enou...
by TracyTiger
29. Mar 2014, 17:47
Forum: Problems
Topic: Full disk encryption problem
Replies: 6
Views: 4283

Re: Full disk encryption problem

You're correct. Poor choice of words on my part.

I meant that it wasn't on the installation disk I was using. I didn't mean to mislead.

Your post made me realize I moved the kernel the hard way instead of using Salix tools.
by TracyTiger
29. Mar 2014, 01:27
Forum: Problems
Topic: Full disk encryption problem
Replies: 6
Views: 4283

Re: Full disk encryption problem

Has anyone tried to do the full disk encryption with README_CRYPT.TXT on Salix 14.1? I just built a Salix64 14.1 system with all disk partitons encrypted except /boot . http://forum.salixos.org/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=5149&p=33528#p33528 I had noncritical errors similar to yours until I figure...
by TracyTiger
27. Mar 2014, 16:32
Forum: General
Topic: [SOLVED] Having Trouble Installing gthumb in Salix64 14.1
Replies: 5
Views: 6196

Re: Having Trouble Installing gthumb in Salix64 14.1

Thanks for the information mimosa

I've not used any dependency management system before. I've only just compiled software manually or used slackbuilds.org scripts. I like all of the choices the Salix/Slackware environment provides.
by TracyTiger
27. Mar 2014, 05:16
Forum: Problems
Topic: Skype Ringtones Puzzle
Replies: 3
Views: 1521

Re: Skype Ringtones Puzzle

Your example where the tone doesn't work just has you typing "skype" not "./skype". In case this is the issue ... It doesn't matter which directory you are in. If your search path doesn't include dot "." (the current directory), or doesn't include the path to your curre...
by TracyTiger
27. Mar 2014, 01:02
Forum: General
Topic: [SOLVED] Having Trouble Installing gthumb in Salix64 14.1
Replies: 5
Views: 6196

SOLVED: Having Trouble Installing gthumb in Salix64 14.1

It won't show up in Sourcery if it's already available in the Salix repos i.e. via Gslapt or slapt-get. That's the key! Thanks knome !!! So it was a process error on my part. itstool shows up in the standard repository. itstool 1.2.0-x86_64-1 (Location: Applications) itstool 2.02-noarch-1gv (Locati...
by TracyTiger
27. Mar 2014, 00:35
Forum: Problems
Topic: Screen resolution configuration [SOLVED]
Replies: 6
Views: 5662

Re: Screen resolution configuration

The driver (such as vesa) or laptop can't handle 1600x1200 which you set, so the error pops up. Try another value such as vga=791 (1024x768). If that resolution and color depth is supported by your laptop video then it will stop asking. If that doesn't work then try a smaller resolution such as 800x...