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VoIP Software that can do a Menu
I am looking for a (free) VoIP Software that can do some special. I will run this Software at my Linux Computer. The Programm should use my VoIP Account/Number that i become from my ISP. If someone (me) call this number, the Programm give me at my CellPhone after 10 times ring a Menu. In that Menu i...
I am looking for a (free) VoIP Software that can do some special.
I will run this Software at my Linux Computer.
The Programm should use my VoIP Account/Number that i become from my ISP.
If someone (me) call this number, the Programm give me at my CellPhone after 10 times ring a Menu.
In that Menu is Key 1 for run script
1.sh
, 2 for run script 2.sh
....
Are there any Software that can do this?
user447274
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Mar 27, 2025, 02:31 PM
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Do I have to register an app website?
I use Linux Mint. The "About" panel in all apps has a website link. Do I have to register on this site? Will it be against the user's terms and conditions if I don't? [![Gnome Terminal "About" screenshot][1]][1] [![Scanner "About" screenshot][2]][2] [![Xreader "About" screenshot][3]][3] [1]: https:/...
I use Linux Mint. The "About" panel in all apps has a website link. Do I have to register on this site? Will it be against the user's terms and conditions if I don't?



Md. Sobrul Islam
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Jun 4, 2024, 07:12 AM
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Command or tool to interpret and read asciidoctor syntax through terminal?
For a `.adoc` file to write documentation, it based on the `asciidoctor` syntax, is possible through GUI use either `VSCode` or `AsciiDocFX` to see a *preview*. Therefore the `asciidoctor` syntax is rendered/interpreted to be read it. For the `terminal` what software - if exists - would do the same...
For a
.adoc
file to write documentation, it based on the asciidoctor
syntax, is possible through GUI use either VSCode
or AsciiDocFX
to see a *preview*. Therefore the asciidoctor
syntax is rendered/interpreted to be read it.
For the terminal
what software - if exists - would do the same job about to render/interpret the asciidoctor
syntax to read it? I mean something like the execution of:
* tutorial.adoc
Consider as example: have a html
file and use w3m
to interpret and read it.
Therefore I want practically the same behavior like man
, read a documentation with a pretty format.
Manuel Jordan
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Nov 19, 2023, 10:00 PM
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How to get a free debian installation image?
According to a [recent decision](https://www.debian.org/vote/2022/vote_003) Debian now only offers non-free installation images. How to get a free one? I tried to search the web for one and to change the offered one to remove the non-free firmware, but I couldn't get it to work completely. Edit: I c...
According to a [recent decision](https://www.debian.org/vote/2022/vote_003) Debian now only offers non-free installation images. How to get a free one? I tried to search the web for one and to change the offered one to remove the non-free firmware, but I couldn't get it to work completely.
Edit: I can't add a comment somehow, so here: "@StephenKitt I tried to add this, but couldn't figure out how to add it to the image (and adding it to the configuration only at boot time wasn't an option, because I don't know (yet?) for certain whether this will be early enough to not have any non free software run)."
Edit 2: Second comment: "@JaromandaX thanks! That's what I did."
zvavybir
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Sep 22, 2023, 08:26 AM
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Formatting multiline comments in source code (also for documentation)?
What I'm looking for can be stated simply as: Are there any existing tools/approaches, that would allow me to (at least partially) automatically format C source code comments for documentation? I'm primarily interested in handling C comments, but if there is a tool that is language agnostic, even be...
What I'm looking for can be stated simply as:
Are there any existing tools/approaches, that would allow me to (at least partially) automatically format C source code comments for documentation?
I'm primarily interested in handling C comments, but if there is a tool that is language agnostic, even better.
I should note that I do not use IDEs, mostly GUI text editors like Scite or Geany (I find
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So, it only works when typing "new", it cannot really figure out line breaking if there is text in front of the cursor, and as noted in the [SO post](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/3299699/reformatting-text-or-better-latex-in-80-colums-in-scite/15852969#15852969) :
> ... it inserts linebreaks upon typing text - but not on pressing backspace, nor upon copy/pasting.
... and obviously, it doesn't "know" what a C multiline
Something like that in a command line tool, that can accept a line of text which is a function signature, and generate skeleton for a documentation, appropriate for example for [Doxygen](https://www.doxygen.nl/manual/starting.html) (or if text with both documentation comments and function signature is supplied, existing text in comment is left, and any new parameters of the function signatures are inserted), would be awesome - is there something that works like that? I had a hard time finding something like that, probably because it is not trivial to do: the tool would not only have to be "multiline-comment aware", but also "programming-language aware".
I thought one possibility for such command line tools are source code "pretty print" formatters, but I've used [Artistic Style (astyle))](https://astyle.sourceforge.net/) before, and as far as I can remember, it usually leaves comments as they are. However, I've found this formatter, where a similar idea has been discussed in [Wrap comments · Issue #265 · prettier/prettier · GitHub](https://github.com/prettier/prettier/issues/265) - however, it seems it is not implemented yet there; though there is the screenshot of a demo of a plugin for Atom text editor (click for full-size animated gif):
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As far as I can see, this is just automatic line break, then when the formatting goes off, the plugin is called to replace the text of the comment - and it is even aware when several lines of single line comments forms a block.
So one option for me would be to use Atom with [format-javascript-comment](https://github.com/amannn/atom-format-javascript-comment) plugin to format C comments, except I've tried Atom, and I found it kinda overwhelming (almost felt like an IDE). Which is why I would prefer the plugin's functionality in a stand-alone command line tool.
So, is there a command line tool, that -- even if incapable of generating documentation skeletons, -- is capable of accepting text input; identifying blocks of either several single-line comments, or blocks of multi-line comments; formatting them up to a character width (allowing for customization of how existing indentation in comments is handled); and then outputting the newly formatted text?
vim
/emacs
too difficult unfortunately); so I'm looking for either a standalone command-line tool (or say a Python library that does all the heavy lifting, and allows for a pretty trivial executable script that would function as a command-line tool) -- or a plugin for a GUI text editor (or a relatively simple GUI text editor), that can perform such formatting.
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Let me expand on this with a few examples.
Ideally, I'd like this to be a mode in a text editor, such that: if you're within a multiline C /* ... */
comments, then as you type, lines get broken at required width (80 characters), and new lines within the comment automatically get *
appended at start.
For Scite, there is a http://lua-users.org/wiki/SciteLineBreak extension, and it works somewhat like this (click for full-size animated gif):

/* ... */
comment is.
So, a GUI text editor functionality like that, which is "live" and "multiline-comment aware", can insert/delete *
on start of line, and can handle copy/pasting, backspace, and text in front of the cursor, would be truly awesome. Is there anything out there that can work like this?
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On the other hand, there is the "command line" type of interaction, where the command line tool receives text input, and returns formatted text output. In text editors, say Scite, it would then be easy to make a Lua script addon to call this tool with the input being the selected text, and then replace the text selection with the output.
In the Windows/Visual Studio world, there is a paid addon called [Atomineer Pro Documentation for Visual Studio](https://www.atomineerutils.com/) (found via [What is the best tool or technique to write doxygen code comments - Stack Overflow](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1211944/what-is-the-best-tool-or-technique-to-write-doxygen-code-comments)) , which can create a skeleton for a documentation comment from a function signature, upon pressing the keyboard shortcut CTRL+SHIFT+D:
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sdbbs
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Dec 30, 2022, 02:11 PM
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How to uninstall GridinSoft Anti-Malware installed through wine?
When I try to uninstall through wine it only opens the installer again. [![enter image description here][1]][1] [![enter image description here][2]][2] when i try to uninstall it with the applet searcher nothing happens either [![enter image description here][3]][3] I'm using linux Mint 19.2 Tina. [...
When I try to uninstall through wine it only opens the installer again.
when i try to uninstall it with the applet searcher nothing happens either
I'm using linux Mint 19.2 Tina.



AnnaG
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Oct 5, 2022, 02:45 PM
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Is there a GUI to handle LVM and software RAID operations?
Are there any [free](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software) graphical tools to manage advanced Linux storage schemes such as [software RAID](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAID#Software-based) and [LVM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logical_Volume_Manager_(Linux)) arrays in a similar fashion to...
Are there any [free](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software) graphical tools to manage advanced Linux storage schemes such as
[software RAID](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAID#Software-based)
and
[LVM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logical_Volume_Manager_(Linux)) arrays
in a similar fashion to how
[GParted](https://gparted.org/) handles partitions?
Unfortunately, it seems most Linux distributions don't come with such tools installed.
There is, for example, [GNOME Disks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNOME_Disks) , but it doesn't have the capability to do this any longer.
What tools are available that fit my criteria?
Scrooge McDuck
(1102 rep)
Apr 10, 2022, 09:43 AM
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Video player with bookmarks
Does there exist a video player for Linux that has bookmarks? That is, I would like to watch a video, close the player and then go back watching from the same moment when I reopen the file, or from some other moment that I bookmarked. I think that VLC has something similar, but am not completely sur...
Does there exist a video player for Linux that has bookmarks? That is, I would like to watch a video, close the player and then go back watching from the same moment when I reopen the file, or from some other moment that I bookmarked. I think that VLC has something similar, but am not completely sure as it didn't also quite work for me. There were also no bookmarks as such.
sequence
(321 rep)
Jan 23, 2022, 01:32 AM
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Is there logitech gaming mouse programming software for any Linux Distro?
I happened upon an unopened Logitech G502 programmable gaming mouse. I would like to program buttons to do things like write commonly used lines in programs (which I know is possible in Windows; my college roommate did it earlier this year). The problem is, the device is meant to be programmed by so...
I happened upon an unopened Logitech G502 programmable gaming mouse. I would like to program buttons to do things like write commonly used lines in programs (which I know is possible in Windows; my college roommate did it earlier this year). The problem is, the device is meant to be programmed by software designed explicitly for Windows. The [website download](http://www.logitech.com/en-us/support/g502-proteus-core-tunable-gaming-mouse?section=downloads) page only offers versions for different versions of Windows.
A quick Google search yields nothing useful. Does anyone know if there is Linux/Unix software available for programming the mouse? I am using Fedora 20, but knowledge of any software for this mouse which will run on a Linux OS would be useful. The mouse's defaults work when simply plugged in (scroll, clicking/moving pointer, and page fwd/bkwd).
jaredad7
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Jun 1, 2014, 10:35 PM
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Why no open source drivers for iwlwifi
It seems that the only proprietary file I have to install on Debian to get my laptop working for day to day use is the firmware-iwlwifi package. Why is it that after all these years, the LAN card works seamlessly with free software but we still need to download proprietary firmware to use the WLAN c...
It seems that the only proprietary file I have to install on Debian to get my laptop working for day to day use is the firmware-iwlwifi package. Why is it that after all these years, the LAN card works seamlessly with free software but we still need to download proprietary firmware to use the WLAN card?
Is there any free software that works in place of firmware-iwlwifi? Or are we just stuck with it for now?
dcom-launch
(681 rep)
Aug 24, 2021, 02:16 PM
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Can I use software from RPM Fusion installed on my laptop for free with no cost and without any risks of lawsuits or other penalties?
Can I use software from rpmfusion installed on my laptop (Fedora installed on it) for free with no cost and without any risks of lawsuits or other penalties? I tried to read FAQ on RPMFusion.org, but cannot understood fully. So I can use all this software on my laptop even if I work on my laptop for...
Can I use software from rpmfusion installed on my laptop (Fedora installed on it) for free with no cost and without any risks of lawsuits or other penalties?
I tried to read FAQ on RPMFusion.org, but cannot understood fully. So I can use all this software on my laptop even if I work on my laptop for commercial development in java, python and JS? Does software from rpmfusion have any restrictions to free usage?
ND8801
(13 rep)
Aug 5, 2021, 09:20 AM
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Terminal commands show there is no non-free software on the system
`vrms` [1] returns "No non-free or contrib packages installed on Hostname! rms would be proud." and `dpkg-query -W -f='${Section}\t${Package}\n' | grep ^non-free` [2] returns nothing on the terminal. However, after running packages=`dpkg --get-selections | awk '{ print $1 }' | sed 's/:amd64//'` for...
vrms
returns "No non-free or contrib packages installed on Hostname! rms would be proud." and dpkg-query -W -f='${Section}\t${Package}\n' | grep ^non-free
returns nothing on the terminal.
However, after running
packages=dpkg --get-selections | awk '{ print $1 }' | sed 's/:amd64//'
for package in $packages; do echo ">> "; cat /usr/share/doc/$package/copyright; done > ./licenses
I see an output as following, which says there is no license for some packages:
cat: /usr/share/doc/libddccontrol0/copyright: No such file or directory
cat: /usr/share/doc/linux-image-4.19.0-12-amd64/copyright: No such file or directory
cat: /usr/share/doc/live-tools/copyright: No such file or directory
cat: /usr/share/doc/rsync/copyright: No such file or directory
cat: /usr/share/doc/user-setup/copyright: No such file or directory
How and commands decide they are also free in this case?
arastirma hesap
(21 rep)
Feb 28, 2021, 10:48 AM
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How to copy paste a created text(annotation) by "typewriter" menu tool?
If I write an annotation by "typewriter" tool, how can I just duplicate it, copy pasting? I can't believe it is not doable.... [![enter image description here][1]][1] [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/z9Pic.png
If I write an annotation by "typewriter" tool, how can I just duplicate it, copy pasting? I can't believe it is not doable....

Mnkisd
(191 rep)
Oct 4, 2020, 09:48 AM
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Removing Chromium from Debian bullseye
I use `apt dist-upgrade` and got the following message: The following packages will be REMOVED: chromium The following packages have been kept back: phonon-backend-gstreamer-common sshfs The following packages will be upgraded: chromium-common chromium-sandbox 2 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 1 to rem...
I use
I'm worry, I hate
apt dist-upgrade
and got the following message:
The following packages will be REMOVED:
chromium
The following packages have been kept back:
phonon-backend-gstreamer-common sshfs
The following packages will be upgraded:
chromium-common chromium-sandbox
2 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 1 to remove and 2 not upgraded.
I get about one week and when I use apt update
frequently I see above message.
I'm worry, I hate
google chrome
. Does Debian want to remove chromium
?
PersianGulf
(11308 rep)
Jun 29, 2020, 04:43 AM
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Lightweight GitLab alternative for small company
I'm looking for GitLab replacement, which does not require 4GB RAM and is easier to move/upgrade/migrate, does not have dependency hell and creates less than 50 processes on server. There are 3, sometimes 4 programmers in my company, we don't need that many features. We need just: - add/remove repos...
I'm looking for GitLab replacement, which does not require 4GB RAM and is easier to move/upgrade/migrate, does not have dependency hell and creates less than 50 processes on server.
There are 3, sometimes 4 programmers in my company, we don't need that many features.
We need just:
- add/remove repository
- add/edit/remove user
- add/remove user SSH key
- add/edit/remove group (of users)
- allow user or group to read/write repository
does such a thing exist or should we just use linux console?
Kamil
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Dec 30, 2020, 10:33 PM
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Why does Linux use non-free codecs and why are codecs needed at all?
Say a song is recorded somewhere on the planet with a computer, and that stream of data is stored. If this is stored using [Audacity][1], you can set it to `.aup` format, which is a very simple XML file. Why do we need anything else than a few data points in a file? Why would we use `.mp3` or anythi...
Say a song is recorded somewhere on the planet with a computer, and that stream of data is stored.
If this is stored using Audacity , you can set it to
.aup
format, which is a very simple XML file.
Why do we need anything else than a few data points in a file? Why would we use .mp3
or anything? In fact, encoding this increases the size for a few local samples.
I think the issue could be size for images for example, but I can't say that for audio files.
user390930
Nov 29, 2020, 02:02 PM
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Is there a free PDF editor that can handle XFA forms?
I want to add an electronic signature to a PDF file which includes several XFA forms (probably because it was created with Adobe software on Windows), but every script/piece of software I try removes the forms with any change to the original file. Master PDF Editor is the only one I've found to work...
I want to add an electronic signature to a PDF file which includes several XFA forms (probably because it was created with Adobe software on Windows), but every script/piece of software I try removes the forms with any change to the original file. Master PDF Editor is the only one I've found to work, but it inserts a watermark on the generated file, thus making it useless. Is there a free alternative?
joaocandre
(157 rep)
Mar 27, 2020, 12:52 AM
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Is there any up-to-date scheduling/timetabling software available from Debian repos or in deb format?
I am interested if there is any up-to-date scheduling/timetabling software for personal use (work/daily routine scheduling) available in sid or bullseye Debian repos or just in deb package format.
I am interested if there is any up-to-date scheduling/timetabling software for personal use (work/daily routine scheduling) available in sid or bullseye Debian repos or just in deb package format.
guest312
(11 rep)
Jan 9, 2020, 04:21 PM
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Open Source firmware for e-ink book reader
Is there any open source version of firmware for ebook readers or maybe project like RockBox? AFAIK most of e-ink readers runs linux, so maybe exists at least one model of e-reader with an open specification and/or drivers for which you can build your own custom linux ?
Is there any open source version of firmware for ebook readers or maybe project like RockBox?
AFAIK most of e-ink readers runs linux, so maybe exists at least one model of e-reader with an open specification and/or drivers for which you can build your own custom linux ?
gordon-quad
(151 rep)
Mar 25, 2011, 08:40 AM
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How to create indexes in a pdf?
[iPdf is rotten][1]. Is there any other software or any other way by which an "**index**" can be created in a pdf file? [1]: https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/31084/invalid-configuration-x86-64-machine-x86-64-not-recognized
iPdf is rotten .
Is there any other software or any other way by which an "**index**" can be created in a pdf file?
Aquarius_Girl
(1275 rep)
Feb 7, 2012, 11:49 AM
• Last activity: Dec 12, 2019, 02:00 PM
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