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    Where is the qcow2 file from 'Libvert' KVM in a ubuntu system? + a mixed bag of nutty problems

    Ubuntu. Wanna transfer KVM virtual machines on external storage before wiping pc. looking for qcow2 files? Wiping disk b-cause My Ubuntu won't connect to internet anymore. It's not the computer b-cause i i am capable of connecting to web using a linux_os on usb stick. Is there i line of...
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    Linux usb ISO's rarely compatible. Fix it ?

    Often easy to install Mint_os or Ubuntu, both very user friendly systems on almost any pc, But other Linux distros are mind benders. Like i asked, if Mint & Ubuntu install easy on a designated pc doesn't that proove it does Linux ? Could it not be the Distros that are lacking then. I shouldn't...
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    Linux usb ISO's rarely compatible. Fix it ?

    Thankyou Osprey This part is self-evident, am advanced enough I will explore the rest of your info. Much appreciated
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    Linux usb ISO's rarely compatible. Fix it ?

    Good day out here, Yes, happens all the time. A new/refurb pc will not boot Linux ISO usb's or go blank/bad after a few clicks. Often have to give up on installing the Linux OS i Really want. If i want linux, only solution found is compensating by booting install with a Mint or Ubuntu ISO...
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    Safety concern. Pia vpn asking for Root password for install with a .run ?

    Gonna go see & i'l be back. For the moment i can say Pia has more fluid streaming on my vm's than privatevpn.
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    Safety concern. Pia vpn asking for Root password for install with a .run ?

    I am on a Mint_debian. If i remember when i was using a pure Debian, setup asked to create a user seperate from base root system. Remembering when i installed the Mint it was simpler. Two things -login & other password. I dont exactly remember. The sudo is obvious but what do i Cli to know the...
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    Safety concern. Pia vpn asking for Root password for install with a .run ?

    Private internet access. Should i distrust a vpn company that wants Root access for install ? I did find there is also a Openvpn install method for pia, but i was impatient at first and installed the vpn with Root access. Now i'm afraid to login to my email. I had read many times to never share...
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    Newbee Veracrypt: making sure i can re-open older files.

    Wanna make sure i can de-crypt veracrypt files ...in the distant future, for example crypto codes etc. As a newbee i guarantee you there's often bad surprises. Things working in one distro but not another, in one pc & not another, Kernels specific things & stuff that flies over a newbee's head...
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    External hard drive not connecting since added tiny-server to ethernet switch box

    Hi all, good summer & thanks 4 reading Main internet cable connects to multi port ether SWITCH (netgear) Pc_1: Connected to web via SWITCH. Os = Debian based 'Bunsenlabs'. Used as a host for kvm virtual machines. Pc_2: Connected to web via SWITCH. Os = Debian Buster [fanless Levono m90]...
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    Issue with dual boot machine running out of disk space

    Is it like wishing you could build a gym in your living room? If you aren't broke, a beautiful chunk of free space could do good to let you expand without worry,Yes? At worst you could attach an external hardrive to run Linux or connect to your linux file system. Apparently a linux os can run...
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    Microsoft usb-flash unto a linux kvm machine?

    Hello linux friends I am setting up a kvm virtualisation pc. Need a Windows system for some programs. I know i can upload an iso from microsoft then into a kvm. Add a licence number. Question is can i load a windows_os from a microsoft usb-flash unto a linux kvm machine. Thanks
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    Please help me verify Fedora signatures

    that article does not explain about the command line order of things
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    Please help me verify Fedora signatures

    Thankyou, hello BrickWizard. The screenshot is me on Mint_os desktop ! Am preparing to wipe disk with a Fedora install on which i will run kvm. And i of course want a clean verified Fedora. But then i also like the Bunsenlab's minalistic "Lithium_os"... In screenshot can you see i tried the...
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    Please help me verify Fedora signatures

    Easy for a regular difficult for a newbee... Not sure how to write info in lines: $ gpg --verify-files *-CHECKSUM Or if i have to point to specific Download folder? The Fedora iso is in Downloads folder
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    Onion site: php vs python

    Can Onion site be in python or better/safe in php standard? Same-same? Thanx
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