The following REQUIRED_USE flag constraints are unsatisfied:
    static? ( !udev )

  The above constraints are a subset of the following complete expression:
    static? ( !udev ) static-libs? ( static ) thin? ( lvm )

Kind regards,

Sabaton

I come from a timeframe where being able to search forums and newsletters would allow me to often solve issues without having to wait and sift through hundreds, thousands, and sometimes millions of unrelated posts to find what the solution to said issues.  It seems this community has moved further, and further, and further away from traditional support roles to the fad of (pardon my terminology, but it's accurate) bullshit discord as support or only YouTube.

I'm running into a shit ton of emerge errors after an ego sync after the server was down for months and I cannot easily find what I need to know.  It's probably a stupid simple solution, probably to a problem that was documented in the discord a dozen times, but I can't for the life of me find it.  I don't know if I should be looking in, "install-help," which implies that it should be focused on the base install by its namesake.  I can't tell if I should hunt through, "general," for it, though, of the options, that's the most sensible, I feel like it'd be the least useful.  Maybe it should be, "development," but that seems like I, an end user, should never really be in that one...

This has forced even worse misunderstanding.  For me, it's forced freaking outrage to the point that I've yelled at the computer because I cannot figure out what the F*** I need to do and cannot find it in the forums and cannot find it in discord no matter how I go about searching.

Genuinely, I appreciated ego and epro and the other funtoo tools I can't get in Gentoo proper.  But the absolute F****** lack of responsible documentation and the fact that it feels like I'm meant to feel grateful for that, makes me want to not use funtoo anymore.

Please, show me where my statements are completely inaccurate and how I can stay here.  But, frankly, if you send me ANY ONE SINGLE YouTube as a solution, I'm gone.  YouTube is not how I should be taught how to fix a bloody commandline issue.  I shouldn't have to sift through a video that's even 4 minutes long to find a 20 second answer.

I genuinely feel like funtoo is dying as a result of these decisions to make access to the knowledge contingent on using shit like discord and YouTube.

Can someone give some advice on how to fix this?

This is what I see ... (it goes on for pages!)

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Calculating dependencies... done!

WARNING: One or more updates/rebuilds have been skipped due to a dependency conflict:

dev-lang/python-exec:2

  (dev-lang/python-exec-2.4.6-r2:2/2::core-kit, ebuild scheduled for merge) USE="" PYTHON_TARGETS="(pypy3) (python2_7) python3_9 -python3_10 -python3_7 -python3_8" conflicts with
    >=dev-lang/python-exec-2:2/2=[python_targets_python3_7(-),python_targets_python3_9(-),-python_single_target_python3_7(-),-python_single_target_python3_9(-),-python_single_target_python3_8(-),-python_single_target_python3_10(-)] required by (dev-python/typing-extensions-3.7.4.3:0/0::python-modules-kit, installed) USE="" PYTHON_TARGETS="python3_7 python3_9 -python3_10 -python3_8"
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
    >=dev-lang/python-exec-2:2/2=[python_targets_python3_7(-),python_targets_python3_9(-),-python_single_target_python3_10(-),-python_single_target_pypy3(-),-python_single_target_python3_7(-),-python_single_target_python3_9(-),-python_single_target_python3_8(-),-python_single_target_python2_7(-)] required by (app-text/grip-4.2.0:0/0::text-kit, installed) USE="" PYTHON_TARGETS="python3_7 python3_9 -pypy3 -python2_7 -python3_10 -python3_8"
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
    >=dev-lang/python-exec-2:2/2=[python_targets_python3_7(-),python_targets_python3_9(-),-python_single_target_python3_10(-),-python_single_target_pypy3(-),-python_single_target_python3_7(-),-python_single_target_python3_9(-),-python_single_target_python3_8(-),-python_single_target_python2_7(-)] required by (dev-python/docopt-0.6.2-r2:0/0::python-modules-kit, installed) USE="-test" PYTHON_TARGETS="python3_7 python3_9 -pypy3 -python2_7 -python3_10 -python3_8"
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
    >=dev-lang/python-exec-2:2/2=[python_targets_python3_7(-),python_targets_python3_9(-),-python_single_target_python3_10(-),-python_single_target_pypy3(-),-python_single_target_python3_7(-),-python_single_target_python3_9(-),-python_single_target_python3_8(-)] required by (dev-python/zipp-3.12.1:0/0::python-modules-kit, installed) USE="" PYTHON_TARGETS="python3_7 python3_9 -pypy3 -python2_7 -python3_10 -python3_8"
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
    >=dev-lang/python-exec-2:=[python_targets_python3_7(-),python_targets_python3_9(-),-python_single_target_python3_10(-),-python_single_target_pypy3(-),-python_single_target_python3_7(-),-python_single_target_python3_9(-),-python_single_target_python3_8(-),-python_single_target_python2_7(-)] required by (app-text/grip-4.2.0:0/0::text-kit, installed) USE="" PYTHON_TARGETS="python3_7 python3_9 -pypy3 -python2_7 -python3_10 -python3_8"
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
    >=dev-lang/python-exec-2:2/2=[python_targets_python3_7(-),python_targets_python3_9(-),-python_single_target_python3_10(-),-python_single_target_pypy3(-),-python_single_target_python3_7(-),-python_single_target_python3_9(-),-python_single_target_python3_8(-),-python_single_target_python2_7(-)] required by (dev-python/path-and-address-1.1.0:0/0::python-modules-kit, installed) USE="" PYTHON_TARGETS="python3_7 python3_9 -pypy3 -python2_7 -python3_10 -python3_8"
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
    >=dev-lang/python-exec-2:2/2=[python_targets_python3_7(-),python_targets_python3_9(-),-python_single_target_python3_10(-),-python_single_target_python3_7(-),-python_single_target_python3_9(-),-python_single_target_python3_8(-)] required by (dev-python/importlib_metadata-6.0.0:0/0::python-modules-kit, installed) USE="-doc" PYTHON_TARGETS="python3_7 python3_9 -python2_7 -python3_10 -python3_8"
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
    >=dev-lang/python-exec-2:2/2=[python_targets_python3_7(-),python_targets_python3_9(-),-python_single_target_python3_10(-),-python_single_target_pypy3(-),-python_single_target_python3_7(-),-python_single_target_python3_9(-),-python_single_target_python3_8(-)] required by (dev-python/markdown-3.4.1:0/0::python-modules-kit, installed) USE="" PYTHON_TARGETS="python3_7 python3_9 -pypy3 -python2_7 -python3_10 -python3_8"
 

Kind regards,

Sabaton

When updating the system you get the following message:

funtoo /home/peter # emerge --ask --update --verbose --deep --newuse --with-bdeps=y @world

These are the packages that would be merged, in order:

Calculating dependencies... done!

!!! All ebuilds that could satisfy "media-libs/fdk-aac" have been masked.
!!! One of the following masked packages is required to complete your request:
- media-libs/fdk-aac-2.0.2::media-kit (masked by: FraunhoferFDK license(s))
A copy of the 'FraunhoferFDK' license is located at '/var/git/meta-repo/kits/media-kit/licenses/FraunhoferFDK'.


(dependency required by "media-video/pipewire-1.0.3::gnome-kit[bluetooth]" [ebuild])
(dependency required by "kde-plasma/kpipewire-5.27.9::kde-kit" [ebuild])
(dependency required by "kde-plasma/plasma-workspace-5.27.9::kde-kit[-screencast]" [ebuild])
(dependency required by "kde-plasma/plasma-browser-integration-5.27.9::kde-kit" [ebuild])
(dependency required by "kde-plasma/plasma-meta-5.27.9::kde-kit[browser-integration]" [ebuild])
(dependency required by "@selected" [set])
(dependency required by "@world" [argument])
For more information, see the MASKED PACKAGES section in the emerge
man page or refer to the Gentoo Handbook.

How do I solve the problem?

Kind regards,

Sabaton

Kind regards,

Sabaton

Beagleboard abandonned the design with the sifive, too many issues with the devices so they never went in full production with it.

The instruction set is RV64GC (RV64OAFDC)

I had created a funtoo for that one. I gave away the board and just bought the new board, it only cost $150 plus $15 duty and Fedex shipping, UPS shipping not a good idea because of strike on Aug 1st.

It uses kernel 5.10

I am creating a yocto built for it and would like to create a Funtoo image eventually

https://beagleboard.org/beaglev-ahead

https://occ-intl-prod.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/resource/XuanTie-OpenC906-UserManual.pdf

Michel Catudal

So, I've tried to change my email address associated with the old account, but on the forum website, the button to change my email address directs to 'reset the password' page.

How can I close my account(forum AND wikipedia), or change my email address from forum website?

Kind regards,

Sabaton

Having lurked around the bug tracker for a while, I noticed the bug filed by user @kery about their westmere that isn't a westmere, which was subsequently mentioned by drobbins in the February newsletter. Having read an article elsewhere in the past about gcc sometimes doing funny things with -march and -mtune, it occurred to me to try to create a script that compares cpu flags with what gcc expects for each -march value used by funtoo stage3 archives, and recommends the most suitable one (i.e has the most matching instruction sets)

I have done this, creating a commandline python 3 script (be nice, my first major python project)

There was also going to be a webpage version, but it spontaneously, inexplicably and apparently unfixably broke for no apparent reason. (TECH DETAILS: PHP8 suddenly decided that the $_POST array key isn't defined, and that's now a fatal problem apparently. It is defined and there is data in it, which PHP is apparently ignoring. It had worked for a week beforehand.)

The Python CLI script (which directly reads /proc/cpuinfo and also queries the local gcc) is available on the bug tracker, bug FL-11330: https://bugs.funtoo.org/browse/FL-11330. I am willing to make it more public when I figure out the best/most appropriate way of doing so and after it's had a bit more testing/validation. Script should work on python >= 3.7, but has been tested on 3.9.

I'd like experienced Funtoo users to have a go at running it and check that the output is correct and sane for your CPU. If there's something not right could you please provide the following information from your test system:

Python version
Gcc version
cpu identification strings from /proc/cpuinfo (so I can look it up)
cpuflags from /proc/cpuinfo
script output
output of 'gcc -march=[whatever your cpu arch is according to gcc] -Q --help=target', trimmed to only include the top section (down to 'known assembler dialects')
what you believe the output should be
if funtoo is installed, what subarch is installed.
any other possibly useful information (like if you know your cpu is a weird one like the previously mentioned 'not a westmere'.)

Thanks in advance.

Kind regards,

Sabaton

https://ibb.co/Xz6T88t

I would like to share my thoughts about Funtoo, and sorry if it's not the right place, I didn't find any other relevant.

First of all, please, don't take all of this as a criticism or a complaint. I would like to share in order to improve a distribution that used to be my main gear about 10 years ago.

I re-installed Funtoo a few month ago, as I always like the many things brought by D.Robbins, to ease life compared to Gentoo (that I used before I discovered Funtoo; yes, I am quite old !).

I wanted to recall the pleasure I had when it was my main linux workstation, with Xfce as desktop. Everything was working fine, and up-to-date in most case.

The first thing I was attracted by was the new Wolf Pack Philosophy, which is very interesting, and I agree with all of it.

Install then went fine (I would say, as always). But, with it came frustration that was not there in the past (or maybe less I should say).

Localization (yes, I know I have done a post already) as I am French (nobody's perfect !) is what I would call a disaster. I tried initially the Gnome (grade A) where keyboards

was Qwerty (easy to change), but applications and menu were in English. All the tips, how-to and help didn't change anything. The French language does not apply.

I also tried with Mate, Xfce and Cinnamon. For some reason, Cinnamon seems to have a better translation than the other desktop. Why ? Mystery !

Nevertheless, plenty of applications are in English. Certainly not a big deal, but thats not very comfortable.

But, where I am very disappointed it's with the desktops : Gnome 3.36, Xfce 4.16, Cinnamon 4... etc ... All these desktops are out dated for month if not years. Yet, still usable.

I know the different branchs (1.4, Next, and harvester or Musl), but I would like to understand the point of keeping these desktops to quite outdated versions, even with the

philosophy "If it's not broken, don't touch it". Don't misunderstand me, I am not complaining as I know devs are doing hard work to keep everything up-to-date, but I am wondering who

would like to use outdated desktop right now.

A very good point, in my opinion, is the monthly letter started by Daniel Robbins to keep people aware of what's going on. I think communication is paramount (the actual sinking Solus story

shows how communication is primordial). Needless to say that I am expecting news (not ETA) for the future of Funtoo (desktop update to say one ...).

Another very good point is the availability and responsiveness of the dev when a problem occurs. That's really a must for me.

I would like to finish with some details : the website is full of good information but has sometimes outdated pages or partially translated pages (by the way, if you are interested,

I can translate pages in French; just let me know, I'll be pleased to help). And, although I understand that Funtoo cannot have thousands of desktop, I was wondering if Budgie could

be a desktop that would fit with Funtoo (as it's based, for the moment, on Gnome). 

Once again, this was not a criticism of Funtoo, as I really enjoy using it and could become (back) my main gear; just thoughts that you can take for what it is : thoughts !

Thanks to the team for what you are doing.

can any of you Funtoo experts create a bug report for 'FileZilla' and 'Scribus' on https://bugs.funtoo.org?
Under Funtoo [NEXT] PLASMA and GNOME the installation of 'FileZilla' and 'Scribus' aborts with errors.
My knowledge of English is not sufficient to create a professional bug report for this.
My mother tongue is German.
Thank you for this!

Kind regards,
Sabaton

ERROR_app-office_scribus-1.5.8_desktop-kit.txt ERROR_dev-libs_libfilezilla-0.18.1_dev-kit.txt

Kind regards,
Sabaton

/usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-pc-linux-gnu/11.3.0/../../../../x86_64-pc-linux-gnu/bin/ld: cannot find -lQGpgme
collect2: error: ld returned 1 exit status
ninja: build stopped: subcommand failed.
 * ERROR: kde-apps/mailcommon-22.04.1::kde-kit failed (compile phase):
 *   ninja -v -j6 -l0 failed

[...]

>>> Failed to emerge kde-apps/mailcommon-22.04.1, Log file:

>>>  '/var/tmp/portage/kde-apps/mailcommon-22.04.1/temp/build.log'

 * Messages for package kde-apps/mailcommon-22.04.1:

 * Call stack:
 *     ebuild.sh, line   93:  Called src_compile
 *   environment, line 2653:  Called kde5_src_compile
 *   environment, line 2027:  Called cmake-utils_src_compile
 *   environment, line  976:  Called cmake-utils_src_make
 *   environment, line 1160:  Called _cmake_ninja_src_make
 *   environment, line  632:  Called eninja
 *   environment, line 1468:  Called die
 * The specific snippet of code:
 *       "$@" || die "${nonfatal_args[@]}" "${*} failed"

Kind regards,
Sabaton

Now I think everything is ok. Thank you all.

😉