Getting lost there...
Can't I simply feed it the conf file the FritzBox created?
Programs not showing/working in MX Linux kde
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Can't I simply feed it the conf file the FritzBox created?
CaffeineAddict
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You should install it from MX repo with
atp install wireguird which will install the latest version available if there is one.Terminal commands are if you want to compile latest version yourself from github repo.
You have linked to GTK UI frontend for wireguard which is not wireguard but wireguird.
But you don't seem to learn that primary source for software should be MX repo not github.
Not every software works the same way, some are configured via conf files but not all.Getting lost there...
Can't I simply feed it the conf file the FritzBox created?
There are official instructions for usage:
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www.wireguard.com
And also quick start guide which you already have.
Thanks. MX repo is that long list of possible download sources, of which the one chosen serves as the main source when you try to install via terminal, right? Just to make sure that you're thinking what I'm thinking... (no pun intended...)
If so, then it didn't find wireguird, because it says "Unable to locate package".
Synaptic Package Manager and MX Package Installer couldn't find it, either. And I've looked there, first.
Found that article from the wireguard.com/papers before, but sorry, it's way over my head. And I can't believe you've really have to learn all that by heart in order to get your damn Fritzbox connection to work.
If so, then it didn't find wireguird, because it says "Unable to locate package".
Synaptic Package Manager and MX Package Installer couldn't find it, either. And I've looked there, first.
Found that article from the wireguard.com/papers before, but sorry, it's way over my head. And I can't believe you've really have to learn all that by heart in order to get your damn Fritzbox connection to work.
CaffeineAddict
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Every Linux distribution has it's own software repository from where users download and install software.
This is not only for convenience but also to ensure that software works as intended by your distribution maintainers.
If you install from other sources you run the risk of breaking things and polluting your system with incompatible software which can result in various issues.
MX Linux from what I see (unless I'm wrong) uses debian repositories, so to understand this philosophy about software and how software should be installed and used I suggest you read the following:
DontBreakDebian - Debian Wiki
Therefore the package does not exist in debian repository and after you've read the above link and you're still sure you want it then you'll need to install *.deb package from github releases.
beware (in addition to the link above) that this "wireguird" repository, GTK frontend for wireguard consists of only 20 commits and not only that but it was not updated for more than a year, so I would not use it on my system if I'm you.
Reading documentation, tutorials, manuals, man pages etc. is part of mastering Linux.
Otherwise for every problem you encounter you'll need someones help.
I see. Looked around a bit and saw that there are quite a lot Linux GUI for Wireguard floating around, so there might be a better one. Or maybe some sort of network manager who will have it as a sub section.
That is certainly true, and I'm not exactly allergic to reading. But this subject seems extremely technical and flies right over my head, which is unfortunate since the laptop is supposed to be part of the little 'network' that clings to my FritzBox. Actually, it already is, or was, or should be - together with the main computer and the Android tablet - at least the Fritzbox has a Wireguard connection reserved for the laptop. But that was set up when the laptop still ran Windows, and of course with Windows gone the Wireguard end in the laptop is gone, too.
And from the looks of it, there won't be a new one anytime soon. Not that much of a problem as long as it sticks to the laptop and I have the tablet to use elsewhere.
But I'm already pondering to register on the MX Linux forum - maybe someone with the same system as I have has a solution I can use or adapt to my stuff here.
CaffeineAddict
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The
-y option means to auto accept [Y\n] question with Y ("Yes"), so you won't be prompted to accept installation.I do not suggest using it because when ever you install something you want to review what dependencies will that pull in.
In your 1st example you're installing 2 packages in one run, in 2nd example only one.
