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by Somewhat Reticent
Sat Jun 21, 2025 6:59 pm
Forum: Software / Configuration
Topic: Howto make "MakeMKV" work in MX23.6 XFCE
Replies: 1
Views: 72

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. https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=224&sid=4fae2fd79dfd232a1905560958749b8f . I have installed all of the recommended dependencies as ...
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: 122

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: 122

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: 122

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: 872

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: 872

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: 872

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: 156

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.
by Somewhat Reticent
Fri Mar 21, 2025 8:59 pm
Forum: MX Help
Topic: Surround-sound upgrade for vintage kit?
Replies: 4
Views: 156

Surround-sound upgrade for vintage kit?

Just wondering if it's possible yet to get actual surround sound out of this old kit
currently using TOSlink to soundbar (2.1) which sometimes (rarely) tries to fake it ("TruSurround").
My-Eyes-Glaze-Over scanning marketing hype ( auto-configures! bluetooth/wireless! ),
but snag on phrases like ...
by Somewhat Reticent
Wed Dec 11, 2024 2:41 pm
Forum: Software / Configuration
Topic: MakeMKVcon dependency libc6 version issue (used with VLC)
Replies: 10
Views: 294

Re: MakeMKVcon dependency libc6 version issue (used with VLC)

I'm not sure why SMplayer/mpv and VLC now don't respond to subtitle options that once worked. Something's a bit broken.
Not entirely "solved" - yet.

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