Key Stats
In the past week, our Linux forums had the following activity and key statistics:
- Total New Posts: 216
- Total New Topics: 16
Top Members
- @hydn: 40 posts, 116 likes received
- @ericmarceau: 47 posts, 103 likes received
- @MarshallJFlinkman: 16 posts, 53 likes received
- @tkn: 16 posts, 49 likes received
- @ugnvs: 9 posts, 29 likes received
- @toadie: 8 posts, 27 likes received
- @Halano: 6 posts, 22 likes received
- @Nosugrof: 5 posts, 22 likes received
- @jmarkus: 5 posts, 21 likes received
- @Jymm: 5 posts, 14 likes received
Interesting Topics
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In Linux Support, @appsy ran into an older PC that refused to boot Ubuntu from USB in Can’t boot Ubuntu installer from USB on older PC. Tips rolled in fast from @tkn on BIOS/CSM quirks, and from @hydn and @guiverc on reliable installers like Kubuntu and kernel stack choices for vintage GPUs. The thread is a good checklist for reviving aging hardware.
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@ericmarceau started a practical question in Linux Support with Lynis - Option to save the session reporting directly to a file (colour-coded)?. @ugnvs provided a clean solution using the script utility and @hydn followed with one-liners for capturing color, viewing with less, and even HTML export via aha. A concise reference for anyone auditing systems with Lynis.
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Also in Linux Support, @ericmarceau asked about surfacing non-standard systemd unit changes in Reporting systemd customizations?. @tkn outlined where defaults and overrides live and how to enumerate them, while @hydn highlighted systemd-delta and systemctl cat to pinpoint diffs. A handy guide to spotting local tweaks.
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@ugnvs started a thoughtful thread in General Discussions on tuning displays with Set display color temperature programmatically. It walks through Redshift, xsct, xrandr, and RGB-to-temperature mapping. @tkn suggested a GUI option, and the discussion touches on PPAs and Wayland/X11 considerations for daily comfort.
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@hydn introduced a useful packaging tool for Ubuntu users in Showcase with Pacstall - The AUR for Ubuntu. Members compared notes on Pacstall and Nala, and shared a FOSDEM talk for context. If you have ever wanted AUR-style breadth on Ubuntu, this is worth a look.
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In General Discussions, @tkn raised a timely privacy concern in Your phone is about to stop being yours ! ( Android ). The thread collects perspectives on de-Googled phones, PinePhone expectations, Ubuntu Touch support, and practical daily-driver tradeoffs. @ugnvs and @ClaudioDC add useful alternatives and reality checks.
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Over in Debian, @Davdi hit a roadblock with adb in Problem with Android platform-tools (adb) in Bookworm. Quick fixes from @hydn on using ./adb and PATH, and from @Halano on apt packages, make this a simple go-to for first-time Android tooling on Linux.
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@Sanket_Survase kicked off a certification journey in General Discussions with My Journey to RHCSA Begins!
(Tips appreciated!). @hydn shared a focused study plan emphasizing hands-on VMs, storage, SELinux, systemd, and practice exams. A helpful launchpad for others eyeing RHCSA. -
For site newcomers, @hydn published a clear on-ramp in site-help with the Getting Started Guide. It sets expectations for the community, who you will meet here, and how to jump in. A useful link to share with friends joining the forum.
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On consistency between CLI and GUI date formats, @ugnvs offered a good explainer in General Discussions with On Linux system-wide date format. The post compares LC_TIME and TIME_STYLE, and why file managers like Caja, Nautilus, and Dolphin each do their own thing. @hydn added system-wide hints for matching ls output with GUI preferences.
Activity by the @staff Group
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In Showcase, @toadie kept shipping improvements to his certificate dashboard in [Go] cert-checker, adding merged JSON views, filtering, search, auto-refresh, and a 1.1.8 release with updated README. Community feedback from @ugnvs influenced label clarity and usability tweaks.
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The General Discussions wiki topic Which browser is best on Linux? got an update from @hydn, adding Ladybird, Servo, and DiA Browser. The discussion expanded with @tkn’s notes on using SSH SOCKS proxies and multi-browser workflows from other members.
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In Ubuntu, a long-running Wi-Fi driver thread reached resolution when @appsy confirmed success with an AX210-based card in TP-Link T6E (Broadcom BCM4352) Wi‑Fi not working on Ubuntu. @hydn clarified AXE3000 product naming versus the AX210 chipset and linked driver docs for future readers.
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In Our Community, @hydn welcomed a wave of newcomers and quickly fixed a broken link reported by @sgtempe in Welcome! Please introduce yourself, making sure new members land on working resources right away.
Note: The automated weekly recap by @system also continued, helping surface hot threads and momentum, while @hydn’s new Getting Started Guide set a friendly tone for first-time posters.
Best Reply or Topic of the Week
- Best Reply: @Nosugrof’s solution in External USB drive unmounts or powers down randomly is a practical gem. After thorough troubleshooting, they shared a small “mksim” script that safely simulates user activity to prevent power management from idling external drives during long backups, validating the fix over a 30-hour run. It is a tidy, reproducible workaround many can adopt when BIOS and cgroup options fall short.
Thanks for reading. See you again next week! 
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