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  1. smooth_buddha

    Ladies and gentlemen, it's the article we've all been waiting for!

    i didnt know about the code tags i will have to use those in future. I would like to suggest maybe adding about once a problem is fixed using the <SOLVED> tag.
  2. smooth_buddha

    Wines you recommend & those you don't

    Heres one for you to try if you havnt already. This used to be my go to red wine back in the day! https://www.vinello.co.uk/cabernet-sauvignon-casillero-del-diablo
  3. smooth_buddha

    Complicated problem - All linux distros freeze, briefly run sluggish, and some cannot be installed (INFO provided) [Expert needed]

    you mentioned it only freeze on Arch based distros, maybe go with debian based so mint or ubuntu or standard debian
  4. smooth_buddha

    Complicated problem - All linux distros freeze, briefly run sluggish, and some cannot be installed (INFO provided) [Expert needed]

    Did you install using usb or cd/dvd? did you try to install distro on the ssd or the hd drive? did you manually partition install or do let the installer set up partitions automatically? If you set up partitions manually did you make a swap space if so how big? Was you connected to internet...
  5. smooth_buddha

    slackware 15 not picking up wifi on dell inspiron <SOLVED>

    Thanks captain! I will do that. I take it slackbuilds is the goto place for many packages on slackware?
  6. smooth_buddha

    Post a screenshot of your Desktop

    Slackware 15 I actually am a slacker!
  7. smooth_buddha

    slackware 15 not picking up wifi on dell inspiron <SOLVED>

    YES!!!!! wipped out an old ethernet cable Ran $sbopkg -i broadcom-sta Installed- rebooted Now wifi is working ! Thanks guys
  8. smooth_buddha

    slackware 15 not picking up wifi on dell inspiron <SOLVED>

    i downloaded the broadcom-sta driver and burned it to usb then put it into slackware machine. made file executable chmod +x and ran script and got this error: ./Makefile: Line 21: syntax error near unexpected token '$(KERNELRELEASE),' ./Makefile: Line 21: 'ifneq ($(KERNELRELEASE),)' im...
  9. smooth_buddha

    Post a screenshot of your Desktop

    Amen to that! Try bashtop instead of htop
  10. smooth_buddha

    Will linux.org be joining the metaverse???

    My first decent computer was an Amiga500. I loved that machine booting everything with old floppys really easy to copy games on it lol
  11. smooth_buddha

    slackware 15 not picking up wifi on dell inspiron <SOLVED>

    thanks brickwizard i will give that a try!
  12. smooth_buddha

    slackware 15 not picking up wifi on dell inspiron <SOLVED>

    just installed slackware 15 xfce on a dell inspiron. everything seems fine other than network manager not picking up wifi. wifi is not showing up, to activate/turn on internal wifi usually press Fn key + f2 but seems to have no effect $lshw not available ran a $ping localhost which works i...
  13. smooth_buddha

    When people ask why you use Linux over Windows,Mac,and Chrome OS what do you tell them?

    yeah i read many of your articles i jsut never realised you authored the whole website. thats awesome!
  14. smooth_buddha

    Linux Learning Resources - Share Yours Too!

    https://linux-tips.us/indexes/index/
  15. smooth_buddha

    When people ask why you use Linux over Windows,Mac,and Chrome OS what do you tell them?

    Kg I never knew you had your own site full of linux tips. That’s awesome , I will have to addd it to my linux learning resources thread!
  16. smooth_buddha

    Will linux.org be joining the metaverse???

    your right on the money with the way add ons and extras will be used just Like in app purchases. I actually the miss the late 90’s , back then it felt like a healthy balance between the internet and real life. Like you could go about your normal day, no smart phones, notifications or anything...
  17. smooth_buddha

    Will linux.org be joining the metaverse???

    yeah for me its their privacy and security policies. I think some of it crosses a line, that creepy line lol
  18. smooth_buddha

    Will linux.org be joining the metaverse???

    Hey guys would like to ask linux.org what you guys think about the metaverse project??? Do you think you will be using the metaverse as a part of linux.org Would love to hear your thoughts about meta :)
  19. smooth_buddha

    When people ask why you use Linux over Windows,Mac,and Chrome OS what do you tell them?

    Firstly i tell them im a geek! lol Then i will say i like to tinker around with different operating systems and desktops, i like the vast variety of different free open source software. Linux has a great community where on the whole everybody is willing to help everybody out. I tell them linux...
  20. smooth_buddha

    Ufo phenomenon! Clandestine deep black milatary programs or aliens!

    What im most interested in is the technology. The technologies used in the phenomena of craft that display superior and advanced manouvers. It makes me wonder what technologies have been developed that the public are unaware of. I think when the internet went mainstream, the powers realised its...
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