@damieng #Debian is currently migrating several of the 32bit architectures to 64bit time_t. Just so those can continue to calculate dates even beyond 2038. This of course is a whole bunch of fun.

This should help all the people that are running on #RV64 hardware (like the #VisionFive2, #MilkV, #LicheePi4A, ...) and also want to run #snac2 as a #ActivityPub instance in the #Fediverse like me.

You can grab it here: https://cdn.gyptazy.ch/files/riscv64/ubuntu/snac/snac_2.49_dev_ubuntu_23.10_riscv64_linux.tgz

Marginally better performance on #postgresql database writes with stock #Debian 12 on the RPI4b. Order of magnitude better performance on reads with #FreeBSD 14 . That Cortex A-72 CPU is dwarfed by a budget Intel i7 with a dedicated SSD. Still, evidence that stock FreeBSD 14 >= the latest Raspberry PI OS for complex workloads (like database operations). IMO, native #ZFS is really the killer DB feature on BSD.

[1] https://openbenchmarking.org/result/2402261-NE-2402250NE91

@herrbischoff @kzimmermann @l13u7anant @tripplehelix

Meanwhile:

* Added a #Debian (amd64) package to #dos2ansi v1.6 release (on Github)
* Updated the #FreeBSD port here: https://people.freebsd.org/~zirias/patches/0001-converters-dos2ansi-Add-new-port.patch
* There's of course still the #Windows binary attached to the release

Might push the FreeBSD port to official ports later ....

Screenshot: Random #showansi rendering ... 🙈

#MSDOS #ANSIart #retrocomputing

#Debian selected to participate in #Google Summer of Code 2024. Exciting list of projects at https://wiki.debian.org/SummerOfCode2024/Projects#Approved_Projects

#Debian Edu is nearing completion for release, at 52% completion the documentation still needs translation updates for most languages.

Can you help and contribute for your language?

https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/debian-edu-documentation/

@tripplehelix it's whatever is in the #Debian 12 arm64 repos. I only use straight Debian on the Pi since discovering an image for it, and will never use that horrible Raspberry Pi OS image they make again.

In short, I am looking for something fun and unique to play around with that is not #Debian or #Arch based. Solid pass on #AlpineLinux too. Bonus if it can play #Minecraft

#Debian + #KDE / #Xfce is love

- Update of the house server to 16GB of RAM - in progress...

1st, let's upgrade the qemu installation to 7.2.9 then update the #Debian and the Slackware 15 VMs. (yes, I run #Slackware on Slackware).

It will be nice to open this server and clean it completely, I suspect it's fairly dirty.

Followed by an install of Monitorix (monitorix.org) on the server, since it seems more appropriate for this small machine than NetData.

Also: a probable update on the packaging chroot. Geeking out! 🤓

Having boards from European manufacturers world be really very cool but I guess also much more expensive than the current boards from china. But teaching rv64 assembly is a bit too much, we can be lucky when they teach them at least something in tech :D

CC: @blog@gyptazy.ch @adingbatponder@fosstodon.org

Having boards from European manufacturers world be really very cool but I guess also much more expensive than the current boards from china. But teaching rv64 assembly is a bit too much, we can be lucky when they teach them at least something in tech :D

CC: @blog@gyptazy.ch @adingbatponder@fosstodon.org

Sure, technically everything works fine on operating systems like #FreeBSD, #OpenBSD, #Debian, #Fedora etc. and all my monitoring, backup and admin infrastructure is #IPv6 only for years. But dealing with clients is something different. I think most clients already support #DualStack, especially within my circle but it could still be annoying for people that are forced to use #IPv4 only.

https://gyptazy.ch/misc/riscv-container-images-for-podman-docker/

#docker #podman #skopeo #risc #risc64 #riscv64

The latest #upgrade for #Debian #Devuan stable broke #Dropbear-initramfs

I double checked my settings and my documentation, everything is how I wrote down.

Is any of you having the same issue and know how to fix it?

Now I can't prompt the passphrase from SSH and I need to connect a keyboard to my #stealthbox

Installing a clean #debian 12.5 and this time I'll give #kde a shot. I'm always happy to see that the installation process is extremely easy.

mmdebstrap --architectures=riscv64 --aptopt='Acquire::Check-Valid-Until "false"' --include="debian-ports-archive-keyring" sid /srv/riscv64-chroot "deb [trusted=yes] https://snapshot.debian.org/archive/debian-ports/20220616T194833Z unstable main"

cp /usr/bin/qemu-riscv64-static /srv/riscv64-chroot/usr/bin/

chroot /srv/riscv64-chroot/ qemu-riscv64-static /bin/bash

Tags:
#risc #riscv #risc64 #riscv64 #starfive #vision #packages #crosscompile #foss

@rohad

I'm running #Debian since around #rex (but maybe it was #buzz, maybe #bo, not sure).

It's my one and only OS and daily driver. Can't speak neutrally about it, because since #hamm, I'm a Debian developer myself 🙂

I have Debian on desktop, notebook, server, embedded, and since some time even on mobile, thanks to #Mobian. It's pretty … universal.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debian_version_history#Release_table

The Firmware update on my #VisionFive2 worked really well actually. I didn't adjust the version strings though so the openSBI now shows the board and build date instead of 1.4 or w/e the latest but it's fine.
Now let's hope Amazon delivers the new SD cards and if they work I can finally continue to dabble around with other systems but the standard #debian image 😅🙏🏻
#RISCV #riscv64 #sbc #OpenSourceHardware #starfive

Bookworm — the new version of Raspberry Pi OS - Raspberry Pi https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/bookworm-the-new-version-of-raspberry-pi-os/

#raspberrypi #debian #linux

In case anyone was wondering I'm still working on my #VisionFive2
Currently building a new firmware image and waiting for a new SD card since one of my issues apparently is that the second SD card I have here simply doesn't work with the device... or my laptop for that matter
#riscv #riscv64 #StarFive #opensourcehardware #opensource #debian #slackware #singleboardcomputer

I recompiled #Debian #Bookworm (non snapshot) packages for #RISCV. Currently, there're running 7 nodes with QEMU RISC-V images and one native board. Maybe I should simply switch to experimental but I guess in the current situation many new RISCV users will stay on the bookworm snapshot's which has been used as a default by #StarFive for the #VF2 board.

#risc #riscv #riscv64 #risc64 #risc-v #visionfive #visionfive2 #hardware

#Debian 12.5 “Bookworm” Released with 68 Bug Fixes and 42 Security Updates, Available for Download Now https://9to5linux.com/debian-12-5-bookworm-released-with-68-bug-fixes-and-42-security-updates

#Linux #OpenSource

#onionrouting #privacy #relay #relaynode #network

@isotopp Und ich schaue mir wieder die Praktiken bei #Debian an. Ich frage mich da schon länger ob da wirklich kaum was passiert oder ob das nur niemand bemerkt.

Here's the #neofetch output on the #StarFive #VisionFive2 board based on #RISCV running #Debian #Linux. If you have any question, feel free to ask.

#risc #riscv64 #openhardware #opensource

Linux Find Out BIOS Version Using a Command Line Option https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/check-bios-version-linux/ This is useful when you need to upgrade system to get new features or fix bugs with your CPU or motherboard. #linux #opensource #debian #ubuntu #fedora

https://gyptazy.ch/misc/fosdem-2024-open-source-conference-brussels-insights/

#opensource #open #freebsd #netbsd #openbsd #foss #debian #linux #rockylinux #python #coding #rust #rustlang #techtalks #openran #illumos #unix #opensolaris #openindiana #omnios #dyson #wifi

PS: Still enough parking slots available in P3!

#foss #linux #debian #rockylinux #openbsd #freebsd #netbsd #python

Because I can! For real, it’s an awesome new platform, almost no one is using it for production (because of the limited support (especially currently from an OS perspective), knowledge and performance). However, I’m already running some boards in production, some tests I already shared with you (see also summary) and we saw that it’s easily running my workloads - so why not?

So when speaking about „why not“ my first issue is that it would force me to #Linux #Debian instead of #FreeBSD. It would be the first time since 2008 running personal Linux server instead of BSD based ones. It’s not a knowledge problem, I heavily even contribute to a Debian based distribution as a developer, it’s more an aspect of philosophy.

If you’re interested in #riscv (especially the #starfive #visionfive2 board), see also:

* Fediverse with snac: https://gyptazy.ch/snac/gyptazy/p/1706017043.921341
* Weberserver (testrun for a day): https://gyptazy.ch/snac/gyptazy/p/1706078460.746773
* More details: https://gyptazy.ch/misc/collection-of-images-and-information-for-risc64-board-visionfive2/
* Benchmarks: https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/4566123
* Docs: https://wiki.bsd.cafe/docs:riscv64
* Chat: We also have a chat for RISC related topics in the BSD cafe. Feel free to join us at: #riscv64:bsd.cafe

#risc #risc64 #riscv #riscv64 #bsdcafe

Notes: Only ethernet and SD plugged in, Full test is running all cores on 100%. Running on latest #Linux #Debian image. Measured with Refoss Smart Plug (accuracy unknown) #risc #risc64 #riscv

The #homelab is now mostly complete... or rather: The infrasdtructure 😎

Right now:
- Omada AP
- OPNSense router (Protectli)
- TP Link Smart Switch
- ThinkCentre: #Debian Server (Docker, DNS, etc.)
- PC: NAS, #FreeBSD with 2 x 4TB SSD drives in a mirror (ZFS)

Wifi, Servers and the local LAN are all seperated physically on the #OPNSense.

Next on the list: #VLAN fun 🙂

Power usage: about ~35W

I can live with that for sure 🙂

A couple new things added to the #Debian desktop #Ansible #Playbook

https://github.com/jhx0/debian-desktop-playbook

#FOSDEM2014 #opensource #foss #linux #freebsd #openbsd #debian #rockylinux #conference

https://gyptazy.ch/misc/collection-of-images-and-information-for-risc64-board-visionfive2/

#risc #riscv #risc64

Three flawless upgrades from #Debian Bullseye to Debian Bookworm. Another round of thanks for all the hard work that happens behind the scenes to deliver this absolute monument of open source!

#Mozilla now has an official .deb and matching apt repo for installing #Firefox on #Debian based distributions. If you want the latest stable release instead of using the ESR release in Debian, or if you want a real native package instead of using the #Ubuntu snap, this might be a good option for you.

https://news.itsfoss.com/mozilla-firefox-deb/

Feeling exceptionally organised this year! In September, I booked an Airbnb for #FOSDEM2024 and, keeping the momentum, I've also secured a hotel for #FOSDEM2025. It's truly satisfying to have these plans set well in advance.

I'm curious, are there any fellow Debian developers, Wikidata aficionados, or OpenStreetMap contributors gearing up for these events? I'd love to connect and share insights!

#FOSDEM #TechConference #Debian #Wikidata #OpenStreetMap #TechTalkTravels #EarlyBirdPlans

at least the first one I installed for use. I used a Slax Live ISO for a small period of time, back in the early days of that, that was probably my first intro to Linux. Or #Clonezilla of course.

#FreeBSD #Linux #Debian #opensource

Almost gave myself a mild heart attack due to a #noob move; I forgot to edit my #fstab file for the drive that I installed #GhostBSD in advance before booting back into #Debian.

All is good now (30 minutes later). Luckily I was able to clear things up from the command line 😅

#GhostBSD seems pretty and all, but I don’t think it will last long, at least on my main pc. For some odd reason when GhostBSD is running only one fan on my gpu spins up; I don’t have this issue when running #Debian

The documentation is not great; if I cannot not find a fix I will jump ship to another #BSD distro to try out

#riscv #risc #risc-v #opensource #hardware

Board: #StarFive #VisionFive2 with 8GB RAM

It was just an email, rather than an issue or bug and someone took some efforts to look up my mail and to write me. It made me very happy & we should much more honour the work of others! It reminded me of how much we now take software for granted in our daily life. Things we do and handle our daily business... Even if we don't donate anything or only small amounts, we should always show respect for the time and effort of the author and maintainer. Even a small personalized email can bring great joy :)

#opensource #honour #contribute #work #efforts #time

MX Linux 23.2 released with Linux Kernel 6.6, PipeWire 1.0, two new MX tools

https://mxlinux.org/blog/mx-23-2-libretto-released

#mxlinux #debian #linux

@z428 @gisgeek

I use #Debian 12 #bookworm at work, but I'm on #exwm (= X11, not wayland) until #Emacs catches up. This works OK with multiple screens.

I have various problems, though:

Worst problem is, can't easily schedule a meeting, because I did not yet find out, how I can see my colleagues appointments with #eas4tbsync in #Thunderbird #tbsync.

Also, selecting the right camera, microphone and speaker with #Firefox (#JitsiMeet, #BBB) fails randomly.

Not sure, if other distros fix that?

ZFS on Proxmox 7

%Cpu(s): 1.2 us, 1.2 sy, 0.0 ni, 1.9 id, 95.6 wa, 0.0 hi, 0.1 si, 0.0 st

The server isn't doing anything.

I think there's something wrong here...

#ZFS #Proxmox #Debian

My shirt just arrived... You'll probably easily find me :)

#fos #foss #opensource #buildinpublic #dev #development #coding #linux #freebsd #ipv6 #netbsd #openbsd #bsdcafe #bsdnetwork #debian #gardenlinux #lightningtalk #techtalk

You will recognise me by an ugly Christmas sweater or I'll wear a shirt with my avatar (depending on if I'm freezing).

Just an important note for everyone who'll come by car - keep in mind that you need an approval/permission to enter the environmental (low emission) zone in #Brussels (#Belgium) by car.

If your car mets the conditions you can register your license plate for free here: https://lez.brussels/mytax/en/

See you soon!

#FOSS #FOS #opensource #conference #conferences #important #takecare #note #linux #debian #bsd #bsdcafe #freebsd #ubuntu #centos #coders #coding

https://gyptazy.ch/blog/howto-install-ansible-semaphore-ui-on-debian-12/

#Ansible #Tower #AAP #AAP2 #Automation #AutomationPlatform #devops #redhat #debian #linux #cicd #dev

Focussing on #FreeBSD, #NETBSD, #OpenBSD, #DragonflyBSD and #helloSystem in the discussions, also all other flavors like #PFSense, #Illumos (#OpenIndiana) are welcome! You’re a #Linux fan (#Ubuntu, #Debian, #RedHat, #NixOS, #Gentoo,…) - just jump in: #BSDCafe:bsd.cafe

More on my blog:
https://gyptazy.ch/blog/bsd-cafe-the-community-for-bsd-systems-freebsd-openbsd-netbsd/