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by Somewhat Reticent
Tue Jul 15, 2025 1:51 am
Forum: MX Help
Topic: How can I convert an audio file from dts-xll to ac3, & replace video track? [Solved]
Replies: 4
Views: 362

How can I convert an audio file from dts-xll to ac3, & replace video track? [Solved]

Is there a way to convert an audio (.mka) file from (6-channel) DTS XLL to AC-3?
And maybe replace the audio track in a video .mkv file? Or at least combine/merge them?
I have pieces, but don't know how to re-arrange them.
Issue now moot: found matching .mkv archive and down-converted using ...
by Somewhat Reticent
Fri Jun 27, 2025 12:02 am
Forum: MX Help
Topic: Can't boot live USB on new computer
Replies: 10
Views: 699

Re: Can't boot live USB on new computer

Is the QSI you posted from the machine on which you can't boot the listed ISO ?
by Somewhat Reticent
Sat Jun 21, 2025 6:59 pm
Forum: Software / Configuration
Topic: Howto make "MakeMKV" work in MX23.6 XFCE
Replies: 2
Views: 203

Re: Howto make "MakeMKV" work in MX23.6 XFCE

I have tried the Flatpak version …
… as well as compiling the latest version (1.18.1) from source based on instructions on the MakeMKV Linux forum. … I have installed all of the recommended dependencies as well.

Any helpful suggestions will be appreciated.

There's very little direct support ...
by Somewhat Reticent
Sat Jun 21, 2025 6:30 pm
Forum: MX Help
Topic: How to restore hdd to Thunar after update? GPartEd still shows device & partition [Solved]
Replies: 5
Views: 166

Re: How to restore hdd to Thunar after update? GPartEd still shows device & partition [Solved]

I'm OK with "users cannot see unless they are logged in" as it provides security, however minimal.

I use a browser add-on to invert colors, as I don't find the default phpBB theme very readable.
I've seen several QSI posts inside tiny "CODE" boxes that render them even harder to view.
Is there a ...
by Somewhat Reticent
Sat Jun 21, 2025 12:45 pm
Forum: MX Help
Topic: How to restore hdd to Thunar after update? GPartEd still shows device & partition [Solved]
Replies: 5
Views: 166

Re: How to restore hdd to Thunar after update? GPartEd still shows device & partition [Solved]

Sorry, I don't understand: doesn't the forum software display the text file the MX QSI tool generated?
by Somewhat Reticent
Fri Jun 20, 2025 7:54 pm
Forum: MX Help
Topic: How to restore hdd to Thunar after update? GPartEd still shows device & partition [Solved]
Replies: 5
Views: 166

How to restore hdd to Thunar after update? GPartEd still shows device & partition [Solved]

I have an ssd (sdb) with MX and a hdd (sda) for data. Haven't updated in a while.
After updating today, my data hdd is no longer listed in side panel under Devices.
I normally login for access to the data drive. GPartEd still shows both drives.
( I suppose I should copy latest snapshot to 'user ...
by Somewhat Reticent
Tue Apr 29, 2025 7:22 pm
Forum: MX Help
Topic: snapshot fail after recent update [Solved]
Replies: 7
Views: 899

Re: snapshot fail after recent update [Solved]

gsmartcontrol 1.1.3-2 gave no data for /dev/sda SATA spinning-rust HDD. Online link leads to v.2.0.2 summary.
( I'm not familiar with gsmartcontrol. )

Moved Solved tag to post that noted symptom non-occurrence.
by Somewhat Reticent
Mon Apr 28, 2025 10:02 pm
Forum: MX Help
Topic: snapshot fail after recent update [Solved]
Replies: 7
Views: 899

Re: snapshot fail after recent update [Solved]

Thank you for responding. ( MX_snapshot version is 25.4 )
After another update which added the new "UEFI Manager", MX_snapshot succeeded.
Marking topic "Solved"; hope it stays so.
( I haven't noticed any issues with the spinning rust - is there a way to assess drive condition? )
by Somewhat Reticent
Sun Apr 27, 2025 10:47 pm
Forum: MX Help
Topic: snapshot fail after recent update [Solved]
Replies: 7
Views: 899

snapshot fail after recent update [Solved]

After updating recently, snapshot failed with
Parallel mksquashfs: Using 4 processors
Creating 4.0 filesystem on /media/user/data/snapshot/mx-snapshot-DXHNdQdA/iso-template/antiX/linuxfs, block size 131072.
[=/ ] 4500/256243 1%

Failed to read file /.bind-root/home/user/.local/share/gvfs-metadata ...
by Somewhat Reticent
Sat Mar 22, 2025 12:22 am
Forum: MX Help
Topic: Surround-sound upgrade for vintage kit?
Replies: 4
Views: 171

Re: Surround-sound upgrade for vintage kit?

Thanks. ( query led to easyeffects at github ) Includes equalizer and more.
I've been thinking about replacing current soundbar, but with what? Likely don't need 400W when 10W will do.

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