[00:06] src, you should use virtualenv with your python projects [00:06] and only update python packages system wide via apt === WildSoft_ is now known as WildSoft [00:36] anyone with wsl2 under win11 using konsole from backports? the URL hilighting wont' work for me [00:36] oh, wrong profile. everythings fine. thank you [00:40] i use [00:40] wsl2 [00:40] but that question about wsl you should do it on #windows-wsl [00:41] this is just for ubuntu support === keypushe- is now known as keypusher === five612 is now known as five61 [02:31] IRC for Hackers [02:31] Please Guide [02:31] lastleo85: #security [02:33] arraybolt3[m], Thanks [02:33] lastleo85: You might also checkout #kali-linux on [02:33] lastleo85: 👍️ [02:33] Ack, send a message on accident... [02:33] lastleo85: OFTC also has a #kali-linux channel that might be interesting for cybersecurity stuff. [02:34] arraybolt3[m], Got it [02:34] #networking can help also. lastleo85. [02:35] Psil0Cybin, Joined [02:37] All guys seem to be asleep this is the only place to get ans! :( [02:38] lastleo85: If you're using Ubuntu or an official Ubuntu flavor, we'd be happy to help! (So long as you're not doing anything illegal, of course, LOL) [02:40] /exit [02:40] ŝry [03:21] Hello, um how do I stop lb config in ubuntu to just default to ubuntu? [03:22] I've tried lb config -d bullseye [03:22] NeverWent: Hello! Not sure what "lb config" is. Could you clarify? [03:22] live-build config [03:23] I'm trying to build a debian iso [03:23] https://manpages.debian.org/testing/live-build/lb_config.1.fr.html [03:24] NeverWent: Hmm. I've never used that tool, but you may have more luck on the #debian channel. #ubuntu only offers support for Ubuntu and official Ubuntu flavours. [03:24] Oh, wait, you're trying to build a debian ISO on Ubuntu. Nevermind. [03:25] Yeah [03:25] If I was on Debian, I probably wouldn't have this problem [03:25] my advice is to install lxd and run a bullseye container and build it in there [03:25] almost no overhead and you are actually running debian [03:26] Another, more easy solution, might be to install Debian in a VM (using gnome-boxes or the like). It's not as fast, but it's WAY easier to set up than LXD. [03:26] lxd setup is answering 5 questions [03:26] and you are done [03:26] Really? Isn't there a better way to use lb config? [03:27] NeverWent: We'll keep looking. That's a quick fix, but there might be a better way. [03:27] ravage: I guess I was trying to do awfully advanced stuff in LXD when I fought with it, but it was a NIGHTMARE for me... [03:28] Thanks, all I want is an initial tree for debian [03:28] The debian manual seems to assume that I'm starting up on debian [03:29] that is a sane assumption [03:29] NeverWent: Is it possible that Ubuntu's livebuild has a config change that's messing you up? Check /etc/live/build.conf and /etc/live/build.d. [03:30] ravage: perhaps, but not helpful [03:31] No such file or directory [03:32] Ugh. I've got no clue then. [03:33] What happens in your system if you create a file and run "lb config -d bullseye"? [03:34] Can you please check? [03:34] /etc/live/build/* [03:34] NeverWent: Sure, give me a minute. [03:35] stupid question on my end is live build used to create a new debian image, or like an image with the current configurations? [03:36] NeverWent: P: Creating config tree for a ubuntu/amd64 system [03:36] Psil0Cybin: /etc/live doesn't exist [03:36] arraybolt3[m]: at least that confirms that its not my problem but ubuntu's [03:38] NeverWent: Yeah, not sure what to do to fix it then. I mean, there's probably some way, but if you want a quick solution, LXD or a virtual machine might get you to your intended solution quicker (though you're welcome to wait for help here if you'd prefer). [03:38] true never mind i have to read more up on live build - - https://live-team.pages.debian.net/live-manual/html/live-manual/customizing-package-installation.en.html [03:38] did not even know how to add packages to the live build [03:38] from the guide its says to build against the system you are using [03:39] arraybolt3: its just that there has to be a better way right? [03:39] but probably I'll go down that route [03:39] This just seems incredibly silly [03:42] NeverWent: Welcome to the deep guts of Linux development. End-user use is pretty well polished, programmer use is fantastic, but start messing with the guts of distro development, and there's a lot of silly to go through. I'm over here making a RISC-V 64 dev environment on my Intel-based desktop for Linux development. [03:44] arraybolt3[m]: wow hats off to you. [03:44] Wow that's so cool [03:44] I really want more support and access with the RISC-V [03:45] By the way fixed the problem [03:45] NeverWent: Nice going! [03:45] So almost every goddamn guide seems to assume that you start in debian [03:45] If you dont, you simply use [03:45] NeverWent: and arraybolt3[m] have to say thank you for this convo teaching me a lot also. [03:45] --mode debian [03:46] I had checked the doc for defaults [03:46] Psil0Cybin: It's not as awesome as it sounds, it's just a lot of waiting for QEMU. Plus, my core-dev trainer/friend is able to make RISC-V enabled PPAs (which is apparently tricky!), so he's able to get the ONE FILE I need for the package I'm fighting with. [03:46] NeverWent: could you link that doc, want to read and learn also [03:46] :) [03:46] should have checked global [03:46] just a sec [03:47] ty my friend. [03:47] https://manpages.debian.org/testing/live-build/lb_config.1.fr.html [03:47] oh true same one from before okay thank you 🙏 [03:47] You might also benefit from the debian manual regarding live installs [03:47] https://live-team.pages.debian.net/live-manual/html/live-manual/toc.en.html [03:47] Teaches a ton [03:48] You're welcome [03:48] Thanks for the help everyone [03:48] https://live-team.pages.debian.net/live-manual/html/live-manual/overview-of-tools.en.html#301 [03:49] That specific part explains the tools including lb config [04:41] hey guys, I am doing 'chmod +x hello.py' on a program but it doesn't become executable. Any ideas why? [04:42] it works if I do it through the DE, but not termina [04:42] terminal* [04:42] have you got the path set correctly? [04:43] I am not sure, how can I check? [04:45] how are you trying to run it [04:46] you tye "python3 hello.py" [04:46] type [04:46] descent: I don't have a problem running it, I have a problem making it executable. [04:46] it runs fine if I make it executable from within the DE, but it won't become executable from within the terminal [04:47] you have to set the shebang line at the top of the file to "#!/usr/bin/env python" [04:48] BadAtom: is this required for chmod to do its thing? [04:48] it's required for the script to be able to find the interpreter to run it [04:49] without that, there's nothing to execute [04:49] BadAtom: I don't have a problem running it, my problem is that after I do 'chmod -x' the file doesn't change permissions to executable [04:50] because you haven't got the shebang line set, or not set correctly [04:50] "ls -l filename" will show you what you've set for the permissions [04:51] -rw-r--r-- [04:52] are you listed as the owner of the file? [04:52] for the record I do have the shebang line setup: #!/usr/bin/env python [04:52] BadAtom: yes [04:53] and are you launching it with "./filename" or "/home/username/filename"? [04:54] what is the output of your chmod command? [04:54] ravage: no output, just a new line [04:55] ravage: actually not a new line as in a text editor, but a new terminal line [04:55] that sounds right [05:00] Sup [05:01] I'm Linux is fine on my elitebook [06:27] cONCEPT ENTERS MY MIND: cAN i DIRECTLY UPGRADE FROM 20.04 TO 22.04 AND NOT HAVE TO REFORMAT THE PARTITION? [06:27] Ooops no caps. [06:29] silly_scriben: Yes, but please save yourself a potential migraine and back up your data BEFORE trying this. Upgrades are known to go south somewhat frequently. [06:29] silly_scriben: You can get a cheap external hard drive like a WD EasyStore from Best Buy, reformat it, and copy all your personal data there. [06:31] silly_scriben: Once that's done, you can prepare to upgrade your system by installing the latest updates with "sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade". Once that's done, remove any software you installed through PPAs. Once that's done, you can try "sudo do-release-upgrade -d". If all goes well, you will be allowed to upgrade, and everything will hopefully just work. [06:33] silly_scriben: (Final note - Upgrades from 20.04 to 22.04 usually aren't allowed until a bit after 22.04.1 is released, for the sake of stability. The "sudo do-release-upgrade -d" command bypasses this limitation, but if you need high levels of stability in your setup, you may consider waiting before upgrading. On the other hand, I'm running 22.04 as my daily driver, and everything works just fine.) [06:34] I have a couple of pocket drives already (with the exact same info on them. (A, B backup) aka Not that Newby [06:35] silly_scriben: Very good. I've just seen so many upgrades go wrong that I always say "backup first!" any time the concept of upgrading to a new Ubuntu release comes up. [06:35] arraybolt3[m], how will I know which was? (I cant remember wtf I installed. ) [ remove any software you installed through PPAs] [06:36] silly_scriben: "ls /etc/apt/sources.list.d" in a terminal. That should tell you the PPAs on your system IIRC. [06:36] I appreciate being reminded of things, NP. [06:38] arraybolt3[m], Yes, that is the list of PPA's ( and I didnt knwo that so thatnks) BUt NOW how do I find out what softwarz I have installed thru those PPA's ---AND--- how do I remove software. I have never eve3r done that. (Grin) [06:39] silly_scriben: https://askubuntu.com/questions/307/how-can-ppas-be-removed I believe you're looking for "ppa-purge". [06:40] idea: `do-release-upgrade -d --allow-third-party` will try to upgrade the PPAs also and only disable those that don't work. (I did it myself) [06:41] Hey, neat! [06:43] https://askubuntu.com/questions/1238908/do-release-upgrade-disables-third-party-software-sources-easy-way-to-re-enable [06:44] or `RELEASE_UPGRADER_ALLOW_THIRD_PARTY=1 do-release-upgrade -d` -- I've used the former and worked for me from 20.04 to 22.04 [06:50] arraybolt3[m], links are great. Mucho gassho. and PeGaSuS Thanks. I will compy because I am tired. No good comes from changing a system tired. [06:51] :) [06:52] saved. [06:52] yw & stay safe :) [06:52] u2 [06:53] 👍️ === diskin is now known as Guest639 === diskin_ is now known as diskin [07:29] We have Microsoft DHCP server that identifies Ubuntu machines with a long string as unique ID, but strings change per restart, resulting to a new IP assigning to the machine that makes some faults in our service designs. If we change the identifier in netplan settings to mac, it works well with no more change in IP; But why the Ubuntu default behaviour does not work well? Is there any solution to use those string, but not change [07:29] accidentally!? === ingsock92 is now known as ingsock9 [07:48] We have Microsoft DHCP server that identifies Ubuntu machines with a long string as unique ID, but these strings change per restart, resulting new IP assigning to the machine. If we change the identifier in netplan settings to mac, it won't change the IP anymore; Is there any solution to use default setting, but not change in the unique ID? === mike is now known as Guest2584 [08:37] Hi all. I'm troubleshooting video issues, so I replaced the proprietary nvidia driver with nouveau. After a reboot all my networking settings have dissapeared. I cannot connect to the net. [08:38] I'm using gnome. And on the top right of my desktop screen, there is usually an icon with a wifi logo. That has gone. And there don't seem to be any wifi-related options in the settings dialogues [09:03] ok, as part of my network troubleshooting I have plugged in an ethernet cable direct to my home router. There's still no network connection [09:03] It's bizarre: removing a video driver has nuked my networking [09:12] Also, if use the KDE system dialogue to look at hardware settings, I don't see any network hardware [09:13] Now, I'm running a dual-boot system. I booted into windows. From there I can connect to the network via wifi or ethernet just fine. [09:25] Does gnome have a way for the user to probe hardware? [09:26] WIth the KDE dialogue I can see network settings, but not hardware. [09:27] check the boot log [09:28] look for "firmware" and your wifi's driver name [09:28] Hello, is it better for my laptop and the battery to put it in hibernation mode before pausing for 1-2 hours several times a day or is it better to keep it running? Thank you! === kaiseisei1 is now known as kaiseisei [09:49] I'd love some help with this if anyone is available. After changing my video drivers and rebooting, the networking system on my computer running ubuntu 22.04 has dissapeared. The networking icons from the top-right hand of the desktop have dissapeared. I can't access the network either by wifi or ethernet. [09:51] bobdobbs: that does sound weird. did it work before the driver change? [09:52] I'm building a .deb file and I'm trying to install docker and nomad via the control file. Still, I'm getting the following error when installing the deb file: [09:52] dpkg: dependency problems prevent configuration of nunet-dms: nunet-dms depends on docker-ce; however: Package docker-ce is not installed. [09:52] Same for nomad. [09:52] Yes, it is weird. It sounds like I might have messed a command, but I can't find anything obvious in my commandline history. [09:52] Yes, the networking was working perfectly before the driver change. I was using wifi, but I've now plugged in an ethernet cable direct to the router to test. [09:52] Guest34: so install docker-ce? (it's the official package by docker.com [09:53] Shouldn't the installer install those packages when I've listed them as Depends in control tile. [09:53] murmel ^ [09:53] murmel: also, the system in question is dual-boot. If I boot to windows, the networking works just fine [09:53] bobdobbs: what does lspci -vvv | grep -A3 Network say? [09:53] Guest34: no? as docker-ce is not in the repos [09:54] bobdobbs: did you disable fast boot? [09:54] (in windows) [09:55] murmel: I can't copypaste to this chat, cos I'm chatting from a seperate computer. Having said that, that lspci command you gave returns with what looks like a report of a wifi device. [09:55] yes, as I want to know which device you have ;) [09:55] ah, I see [09:56] bobdobbs: make sure you disable fast boot in windows, as it messes quite a bit with other OSes. as it doesn't shutdown anymore (it's hibernate basicalle) [09:56] Copying with eyeballs... DeviceName: RTL811EPV [09:56] bobdobbs: that's okay, I don't need mroe xD [09:56] craptel [09:57] yeah, intel integrated wifi I think [09:57] bobdobbs: rtl is realtek, so no intel ;) except you gave me the lan device [09:57] ah, ok [09:58] but I guess, we should start out with windows, as that's the most obvious thing. [09:58] you can disable it in the power settings -> startup options or the like (you need administrator priv) [09:58] start out with windows? You mean I should disable this fast boot thing? [09:58] Guest34: you following me? [09:58] bobdobbs: yes, as I said, windows doesn't shut down anymore [09:59] murmel: ok. I'll reboot into windows and disable fastboot now [09:59] bobdobbs: https://www.windowscentral.com/how-disable-windows-10-fast-startup [09:59] oh, I should have mentioned. I'm using windows 11... if that makes any difference [09:59] murmel, yes, I hope same is applicable to nomad. Is using preinst script to manually install the dependency is the way then? [10:00] bobdobbs: same problem ;) same location for disabling [10:00] kk :) [10:00] Guest34: as I said, you would need to depend on the ubuntu docker package (docker) or add the docker repos from docker.com [10:00] Guest34: no. It's not in the repos. [10:01] Guest34: oops, it's docker.io not docker [10:05] murmel Is says the same Package docker.io is not installed. [10:05] It* [10:05] murmel: ok, I've disabled fast startup in windows. booting back to ubuntu [10:05] Guest34: so I guess it's not installed? [10:05] bobdobbs: hopefully that fixes it :) [10:06] I'll be over the moon if that does fix it [10:06] I want to install it as part of my package installation. I'm the .deb creator. I want the docker to be installed with my package. [10:06] Docker is a dependency to my app. Same with nomad. [10:07] murmel: alas, no. Still no networking. I can't see the networking icons in the desktop bar. And I can't ping google or access the web from my browser. [10:07] bobdobbs: what does this command say?: 'systemctl status NetworkManager.service' [10:08] Guest34: can you share the control file [10:08] ? [10:09] Guest34: do you want to distribute this package? If so, you need to follow the guidelines: https://www.debian.org/doc/debian-policy/ & https://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/developers-reference/index.en.html [10:10] KBar which specific part you want me to look at in those documents? [10:10] murmel: sorry, I can't copypast. But the feedback from that command tells me that the network service is running. It also reports that /etc/netwwork/interfaces doesn't exist [10:10] bobdobbs: good [10:10] Another useful tutorial: https://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/debmake-doc/index.en.html this one outlines how you can debianize a source package and build .debs from it [10:10] yeah, it's a start! [10:12] bobdobbs: are you sure that it's an intel wifi card? if yes make sure that the firmware are installed with 'apt search linux-firmware' [10:12] murmel https://pastebin.com/8pqW0skg [10:12] I don't know anything beyond the return value of that command from earlier. [10:13] will 'apt-search' be useful at all without a network? [10:13] KBar I am already successful in creating the debfile. I'm stuck at dependency installation. What are your ideas on that? How can I install those? [10:14] Guest34: your questions will be better answered in #ubuntu-motu or #packaging on irc.oftc.net [10:14] Guest34: well nomad is not in the default repos, so that's already a nogo. additionally, you require docker.io but it conflicts with docker.io [10:14] Guest34: what kind of software is this? Where did you get the source code? Is it your personal project? [10:14] murmel: "apt search firmware" returns... some stuff, but again - I can't copypaste. [10:15] bobdobbs: just make sure that firmware-linux is installed [10:15] bobdobbs: use `whatever_cmd | nc termbin.com 9999` [10:15] @KBar, yes kind of my personal project. [10:15] and share the link here === atol-71 is now known as atol71 [10:15] KBar: unforteunalte the problem is that I have no network access. So I can't push anything to a pastebin [10:16] Guest34: if the deps aren't in the repos... you can't really do anything, besides providing them in the package or rewriting your software [10:16] bobdobbs: i see. that certainly shucks! [10:17] murmel: that command seems to tell me that I have three firmware packages installed. One for kernel drivers, one for AP1302 (I don't know what that is) and something for "Xilinux VCU firmware files" [10:17] KBar: ikr! happened at the least convenient time too! [10:17] Guest34: again, you need to ask the right people and read the debian policy [10:18] bobdobbs: you should have 3 search results (which 1 of them is installed). so i guess you just misread it [10:18] Thank you KBar and murmel. [10:19] Guest34: working? [10:19] murmel: yes, I prolly did misread. I think I have something called "linux-firmware" installed. I conclude this because in an output line indicated that package, this appears: "[installed, automatic]" [10:20] bobdobbs: good. so now back to make sure you have an intel device 'lspci -vvv | grep -A9 Network' does it say iwlwifi on the last row? [10:20] or also the one above that? [10:20] lets see... [10:22] murmel: no, it does not [10:22] bobdobbs: what does it say? === five610 is now known as five61 [10:23] murmel: I'll have to basically copy the relevant bits by hand... The very first line *might* be of interest: [10:23] pcilib: sysfs_read_vpd: read failed: No such device [10:23] bobdobbs: only the last 2 lines should be interesting [10:24] ok. that saves me some eyestrain [10:26] Capabilities: [c8] Power Management version 3 [10:26] Flags: PMEClk- DSI+ D1- D2- AuxCurrent=0mA PME(D0+, D1-,D2-, D3hot+, D3Cold-) [10:26] whoops. That very last substring should say D3Cold+ [10:27] bobdobbs: oO. okay that's interesting. as it should say something along the lines of Kernel modules, Kernel driver in use [10:27] I see [10:28] well, I kinda see [10:28] bobdobbs: what does it say? [10:28] Sorry, what does what say? [10:29] bobdobbs: does the output of that command give you anything about which driver it uses? [10:29] bobdobbs: just run `lspci -k` and find the right entry [10:29] In that command output, I don't see anything that looks like information on a kernel module/driver [10:29] kk [10:30] bobdobbs: eh? can you increase the amount what it outputs? something like -A15 and look for the last 2 lines (of that block) [10:31] sorry, that last message was in reference to the previous command you gave me. [10:31] the -k flag should only output kernel drivers and modules in use [10:31] KBar: til xD [10:32] iirc you can also specify a certain interface/domain, or was that for lshw? [10:32] For 'lspci -k', I get a whole heap of output. Scanning it now for the wifi into. I do see something relate to ethernet. Do you think that this might be of interest to us? I have an ethernet cable plugged in currently. When I plugged it in, a little green light comes on from, indicating that the motherboard sees the ethernet connection. [10:34] bobdobbs: but no internet? [10:34] that's right. no webz for bob. [10:35] bobdobbs: other devices have internet? [10:35] Ah, I thnk I see the info for the wifi controller in the output from lspci -k. Copying by hand... [10:36] i read your description briefly and to me it awfully sounds like you blacklisted networking modules. [10:36] KBar: this is what I also "fear" [10:36] murmel: yes. My phone is on wifi. And I'm chatting to you via a laptop, also connected via wifi. Also my mac is getting wifi. As is my amazon device, my ipad and... damn I have too many devices [10:37] blacklisted networking modules? [10:37] bobdobbs: kk, just making sure [10:37] bobdobbs: maybe, that's what we are trying to figure out [10:38] I think I've blacklisted modules before... in the distant past. Racking my brains to recall teh commands and compare them with the commands I used when altering my video drivers just before I lost networking [10:38] bobdobbs: did you do something in /etc/modprobe.d /etc/modules-load.d by any chance? [10:38] bobdobbs: I mean it sounds like you really had a fight with your gpu drivers oO? [10:41] murmel: sorry, this web client dropped my connection [10:41] bobdobbs: np [10:42] did we get `lshw -C network` from you? [10:42] nope. I'll do that now... [10:42] bobdobbs: with sudo [10:42] please [10:43] it will print out each of your network devices. could you tell us their names? (the product field) [10:43] I usually have a root prompt open, cos I do stuff with apache and php-fpm and whatnot [10:43] bobdobbs: apache and php-fpm don't need that much "root" xD [10:44] you probably destroyed some configs while in "root" :) [10:44] is there a specific backports channel for ubuntu? alis says no :/ [10:45] Yeah, I see what looks like two sections; product: RTL8125 2.GBE Controller... and product: Wi-Fi 6 AX210/AX211/AX411 160MHz [10:45] murmel: there should have been #ubuntu-backports ? [10:46] idk, alis says there is only #kernel-backports, which is definitely not #ubuntu-backports [10:47] murmel: #ubuntu-motu might be the closest. but for requesting, you're gonna have to file a bug [10:48] KBar: nah, have a bug, [10:48] thanks KBar [10:48] rfp is only through bugzilla? [10:49] murmel: np. did you tag the ubuntu-backporters team in the bug report? [10:50] KBar: i still didn't put in a request. as I was looking into where I need to post the request. [10:50] bobdobbs: what's in the capabilities and bus info fields? [10:50] KBar: additionally, no good experience so far on ubuntu with bugreports :( [10:50] lets see... [10:51] murmel: this https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuBackports might be a good start [10:51] KBar: thanks :) last time I looked at that page it was really outdated [10:52] well, the process has been the same for a long time, i'd imagine [10:52] capabilities for ethernet: pm msi pciexpress msix vpd cap_list [10:52] For wifi... the list is exactly the same [10:52] bobdobbs: what about configuration? particularly driver= [10:52] KBar: well as the backports team was basically dead before jammy. [10:53] and imo they are still rather on the slower side. there is not many backports :/ [10:53] KBar: I don't see anything for either section that looks like driver info [10:53] yeah, ubuntu strives for stability first and foremost [10:55] bobdobbs: how about its bus info? [10:55] bobdobbs: it should be second to last line [10:55] bobdobbs: we need the numbers after the first 0000: [10:56] for ethernet: after the zeroes: 26:00.0 [10:56] for wifi: 28:00.0 [10:56] bobdobbs: okay. do this then `lspci -ks 26:00.0` [10:57] kk... [10:57] that gives me info on the ethernet controller. Should I copy it to channel? [10:57] bobdobbs: just the kernel driver in use part [10:58] bobdobbs: btw, when you ran `lshw` did it say UNCLAIMED or whatever for those two devices? [10:58] I don't see anything that looks like kernel driver info [10:58] yes, 'unclaimed' for both [11:01] bobdobbs: whats the value of `grep '^GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT' /etc/default/grub` apart from 'quiet splash'? [11:01] any custom params? [11:03] "command not found: [11:03] bobdobbs: you mistyped it. double check [11:03] whole output: GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet: command not found [11:03] k, looking closely... [11:04] bobdobbs: dont copy the tail part... just `grep '^GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT' /etc/default/grub` [11:04] without the backticks ofcourse [11:04] oh [11:05] GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash" [11:06] bobdobbs: now `ls -ltrd /etc/mod*` [11:06] without backticks [11:06] kk === descent is now known as _1qaw [11:06] bobdobbs: and tell me which one is most recent [11:07] the most recent is /etc/modules-load.d [11:07] geez, you are good at this [11:07] bobdobbs: whats the date? [11:08] todays date... 4:48pm [11:08] ... [11:08] might be worth noting that I was playing with the video settings much later. Like, about 8pm I think [11:09] It's about 11pm now [11:09] bobdobbs: was it listed last in the directory listing? [11:09] Sorry, what do you mean? [11:09] (if it's indeed the most recent, it should be last) [11:10] you ran `ls` it should have listed 3 or 4 directories. was modules-load.d the last? [11:10] yep [11:11] ok. just making sure. now can you `ls -ltr /etc/modules-load.d` [11:12] how many files and what's the most recent one? [11:12] (ls -ltr lists in long format, reverse sorts by modified time, thus the last one is the most recent) [11:12] two files. One is a symlink... [11:13] you better tell the names and where the link points at [11:13] The most recent is the symlink, called 'modules.conf'. It links to "../modules" [11:14] The datestamp is for the 7th of June. [11:15] that doesn't make sense. anyway `ls -ltr /etc/modprobe.d` [11:16] Do you want the most recent again? [11:17] how many files. the names and dates of the most recent ones, get out of root, and read each one [11:18] better yet [11:18] bobdobbs: `grep -ri 'RTL8125' /etc/modprobe.d` [11:18] anything? [11:18] well that's weird. I've got entries for August. But I only installed this system recently. Like, about a month ago [11:19] that last command brings up nothing [11:21] bobdobbs: how about RTL811EPV? [11:21] ah it was the lan device [11:21] nothing [11:24] bobdobbs: find /lib/modules/ -name 'rtl8125be' [11:25] no return from that command [11:26] bobdobbs: find /lib/modules/ -name '*rtl8125* [11:26] stop [11:26] bobdobbs: find /lib/modules/ -name '*rtl8125*' [11:26] here [11:26] k [11:26] forgot about the closing single quote [11:27] nothing. no return [11:28] bobdobbs: what's the version of Ubuntu? [11:28] 22.04 [11:29] 22.04 def has the firmware for that device. [11:29] yeah. It was all working perfectly... until it wasn't [11:30] bobdobbs: out of curiousity, which gpu driver did you fiddle with? [11:30] I was running the proprietary nvidia driver. I replaced it with the nouveau driver [11:31] bobdobbs: `dpkg -l linux-firmware` [11:31] oof [11:32] Sorry, I can't paste the output, but there's a line in the output that looks grim [11:32] bobdobbs: did it produce a table with two 'ii's in the first column? [11:32] yes [11:33] table has name, version, architecture and description [11:33] bobdobbs: two i's correct? [11:33] yep [11:34] bobdobbs: `ls -l /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8125*` [11:34] you got anything in there? [11:35] yes. Three entries [11:36] `im running out of ideas. you definitely disabled them at some point, somewhere [11:37] hmmm [11:37] bobdobbs: last directories are /etc/sysctl.d [11:37] hm? [11:37] and the /etc/sysctl.conf [11:37] file [11:38] bobdobbs: did you modify files in there? [11:38] no [11:38] well, I don't recall touching them. I'll check my command history... [11:39] bobdobbs: no, just do the `ls` thing on them [11:39] reverse sort by time [11:39]