Pharceface

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[–] Pharceface@lemm.ee 1 points 2 days ago

The network is 1G and there is some segmentation, some of the devices do need to share files with devices on other networks. Eventually I'd like to just get everything that needs to talk to each other on one network and partition the rest but that will take some time to implement. Thanks for replying.

[–] Pharceface@lemm.ee 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

That was sort of the solution initially, using Dell Wyse thin clients with Teradici cards. But those devices are failing and from what I see are very expensive to replace so I was asked to try and come up with an alternative.

EDIT: You're also right about the fan noise, thanks for replying.

[–] Pharceface@lemm.ee 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Everything is on Windows, I did initially try to run Fedora Kionite but the freeRDP didn't seem to have the level of device redirection as Windows. I'm using the built-in Windows RDP solution to do this at the moment. Essentially all the audio equipment soundboards, mic, etc are connected back to the remote computer via CAT5/6 cable so the thinclient is there to allow them to control the remote computers and keep noise out of the studio. I appreciate your response.

[–] Pharceface@lemm.ee 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

I didn't have a hand in setting up these studios but my understanding is everything for audio input is ran directly back to the computer being remoted into over CAT5/6. So the audio is being captured in the studio with a mic that essentially has a long cable running back to the recording computer. The thin client is just there to allow them to control the computer remotely. Also, thanks for your reply.

 

Hi, I apologize if this is not the place for this (if not please direct me where to) but I am in need of some advice for LAN RDP solution. These will be used in recording studios to minimize noise. The configuration goes like this; there are two different computers being remoted into over the LAN. In the studio are three monitors, two of them are used for one RDP session while third for the second tower. I initially had some trouble with Multi-mon until I checked the MS Learn rdp page. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/mstsc

The problems start occurring when recording audio to Adobe Audition (I think that's the name of the product). Initially the sound card wouldn't show up until I set the audio flag to 1 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/rdp-properties#device-redirection. One of the things done in the user's workflow is to capture audio from the browser into the Adobe product which also wasn't initially working until I checked "Release Audio Driver to the Background" in the settings menu. However, this only works in Edge not even Chrome can do that surprisingly. And even then, it's not consistent, there are some weird things the user has to with which program's window is active. In the same vein of the issue, the fixes I just described only work on towers with a dedicated soundcard. Another employee installed something called Virtual audio cable (https://vb-audio.com/Cable/index.htm). Unfortunately, I wasn't around at this time to see what problem it solved and how. And furthermore, I've a single complaint about program windows not showing up on one of the remote computers. Not sure if that is a result of their RDP session not being an administrative one (that's my first guess). I haven't been able to observe this myself, so I don't have any details, and my emails aren't being returned.

Prior to my attempt at an RDP solution, we were using Dell Wyse thin clients and Teradici gpus. This equipment is fairly old, failing consistently now and also very expensive to replace. I'm open to all suggestions though, I've been sort of eyeing VNC but I'm unsure of how it interacts with audio recording and multi monitor sessions. Sorry for the wall of text and thanks to any who reply.

[–] Pharceface@lemm.ee 1 points 2 days ago

I've been installing Aruba switches at several locations throughout my company and don't have any complaints. Can't speak on the cloud features as I do not use them. GUI is fine, it allows me to do what I need.

[–] Pharceface@lemm.ee 23 points 1 month ago

I don't blame anyone, there is no need to personally see the circus that is our country currently. Watch the circus from stands unless you want to be a part of it.

[–] Pharceface@lemm.ee 4 points 1 month ago

That stat is wild, reading is such a foundational skill in today's world.

[–] Pharceface@lemm.ee 30 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I really hope Ladybird is able to eventually become a strong alternative browser engine to Chromium.

[–] Pharceface@lemm.ee 42 points 9 months ago (4 children)

I recall playing the tutorial. Never went online. Dial up sucked. Interesting tidbit, if you shoot your drill instructor at the range you're dropped into a prison cell at Fort Leavenworth. All you can do from that point is listen to somebody whistling and drag a tin cup across your cell bars.

[–] Pharceface@lemm.ee 7 points 9 months ago

For me it was partially Windows 10 placing suggested apps and ads in the UI. The other part was just curiosity. After some distro hopping I landed on Mint, then Fedora and finally Arch where I've been for about two or three years.

[–] Pharceface@lemm.ee 2 points 9 months ago

Windows phones were really solid, OS was very user friendly and stable. I personally didn’t feel the “app gap” that a lot of others complained about but, I use my phone for browsing, calls & text. If I recall correctly it was also ahead of the curve with PWAs, integrated them really well. And price/performance was good on some models like the Lumia 650.

[–] Pharceface@lemm.ee 12 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I use Olauncher, pretty similar to Niagara and is FOSS. https://github.com/tanujnotes/Olauncher

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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Pharceface@lemm.ee to c/linuxhardware@lemmy.ml
 

I am strongly considering picking up a recent gen X1 Carbon. I really the like the idea of the device, having cellular data, working fingerprint reader and maybe even using it with an eGPU for some gaming. How possible is all of this on Linux? UPDATE: I managed to find a 9th Gen Carbon with LTE, I can't wait it for it to get here. Arch Wiki indicates everything should work.

 

I've come into a 2018 Intel Mac Mini, its got an i7 and I've upgraded it to 32gb of RAM. I feel pretty constrained on MacOS as I mostly just game. How function are eGPUs under Linux? I'm pretty comfortable on Linux, its what I use on desktop daily. But I've never tried anything with external graphics on it. Xorg seems like it could be a mess with config files, is Wayland any better?

 

Potentialy dumb question here, is there any benefit to using btrfs on a non system disk? I'm fairly ignorant on file systems, asfaik btrfs largest benefit is snapshotting, not sure of anyothers.

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