[06:44] Question for UbuntuStudio devs, I am installing software that requires actual root access, sudo not working, whats the default protocol for root login on an US installation? [06:45] Colby Stoker: What software are you trying to install? I know how to elevate to root, but it sounds like you might be about to do something in a way that could be done a lot easier. [06:46] OSSEC [06:46] I am passing an argument from wget to bash [06:46] (For the record, I'm only technically an Ubuntu Studio dev, I help test it and can do dev work on it, but the main devs are other people.) [06:47] yeah, It's not too complicated, I am actually wondering for my own purposes. Its nice to have root sometimes [06:47] Hmm. OK, I don't see that in the Ubuntu repos, so I guess you're on the right track then. [06:47] I am just a junior dev, maybe not even that [06:47] To elevate to root in Ubuntu (including Ubuntu Studio), run sudo su - in a terminal. That will give you a root shell, be careful. [06:48] perfecto, thank array, that was a lot quicker and easier than I expected [06:48] Sure thing! [06:49] also, for the record, I like to break things, but I also like to fix them. I will try not to break things though [06:49] 👍️ You might know about this already, but you can use virtualization software like GNOME Boxes to play with stuff and break it without breaking your whole system. [06:49] (I also am notorious for breaking stuff 🤣) [06:50] HAHA I have been running Linux since 1996. When it was everyday something was broken. [06:50] first install of Slackware 2.0 on a 486, via floppy [06:50] Oh wow. I've not even been alive that long. [06:51] Fun times, back then [06:51] Oldest system I have around here is a Pentium III, I'm hoping to resurrect it. [06:52] imagine downloading an installation of Linux over 18 hours with one floppy having a sector of bad data. Then having to start all over. [06:52] Ugh. Hated bad floppy sectors. [06:53] I one time downloaded the whole Studio ISO over a 70 kliobyte-per-second connection. Not fun. [06:53] yeah, that's close to the speeds, about half to a third of that [06:53] Thank God for modern technology [06:54] Yours was in the kilobits though, right? Mine was kilobytes. So more like 300 Kbps. [06:54] Anyway, I'm going far off-topic :P [06:56] Good to know this place is around. You contribute to UbuntuStudios codebase? [06:58] I have the ability to, I haven't actually done so yet since the project I was working on got stalled and is currently sitting on a different SSD. Most of my contributions are helping test it. [06:59] Nice, is all the documentation on that listed inside the developer section on the website? [06:59] On elevating to root? Or on how to help contribute? [07:01] oh contributing [07:02] Probably the best way to get started contributing is to just ask in the Ubuntu Studio Development chat (it's invite-only, Eickmeyer is the flavor lead and can probably let you in). They know where things need help and can help you get started. [07:04] Good to know, see if they pick up the line [07:06] I'm actually in bed winding down for the evening. [07:06] Eickmeyer: I was gonna say, what on earth are you doing awake? :P [07:06] "Awake" is relative. [07:07] lol well that's true. [07:07] If you want an email or github I would consider contributing any way that is helpful [07:07] It's more complicated than that as there's no single codebase. [07:08] sure, how about an invite to the dev chat [07:08] Yeah, hang on. [07:08] perfect, I can read an follow along with the discussions [07:11] Got it, thanks to you both [07:11] "I have the ability to, I haven't..." <- I really need to find my SATA-to-USB cable so I can get that project back, it was coming along nicely. /me adds that to the list of Things To Do === ColbyStoker[m] is now known as b0id[m] [09:26] b0id[m]: hah, slackware [09:26] b0id[m]: you might be nearly as old as me [09:27] arraybolt3[m]: I know someone who is working on getting FreeBSD 1 working on a 386 === semitones is now known as sem [16:26] "b0id: you might be nearly as old..." <- Time flies eh