I can assist with Linux questions! What do you need help with?
I can assist with Linux questions! What do you need help with?
Windows 10 has caused several stability issues, so I switched to Linux for the first time in about five years. Instead of popular options, I chose a less-known distribution—Astra Linux. I went with the Common Edition, their free version. Everything seems to be working smoothly. Since my Dell 5290 only has integrated graphics, I’m not too concerned about gaming performance. I did install LZDoom 3.85, and it performed perfectly. OpenGL was also supported. The main hiccup is screen tearing on the system-wide display, which resembles a rolling shutter effect.
For my daily use, I needed to add some packages. Because the system uses Debian-based repositories, I can check them by running "sudo nano /etc/apt/sources.list". The output shows only one repository available: deb https://download.astralinux.ru/astra/sta...epository/ orel main contrib non-free. That means very few packages are available right now. A quick search suggests there might be a workaround. I think this guide could help resolve the issue. I attempted it, but nothing happened. The APT build in Astra is set for security, so it doesn’t support unsigned Debian sources. If anyone has advice on fixing this small problem, I’d really appreciate it!
The package update process encountered several issues. One error indicated missing public keys, preventing verification of signatures. Another reported that the repositories weren’t signed, which could pose security risks. The system suggested checking the official sources or consulting the apt-secure documentation for proper setup.
Why are you choosing this distribution? I’d recommend sticking with standard Debian, Ubuntu, or another typical distro here, especially since you’re already using regular Debian packages. You could adjust the apt configuration to permit unsigned repositories, but that feels like a risky move. Combining repositories from different distributions is generally not advisable.
I agree with this suggestion. Relying on a specialized distribution can be risky, especially for newcomers. You'll face fewer resources like tutorials or community support for similar problems. It appears this setup is aimed at government users handling sensitive data, which makes importing extra keys and using foreign sources even more challenging. W: GPG warning about verification failures due to missing public keys. This indicates the system doubts the authenticity of packages from your chosen repository, either unsigned or signed with an unknown key. To resolve it, add the required keys to your key manager. This usually isn't necessary unless you're using non-native third-party repositories. Even on Debian-based systems, sticking to native repos is best for reliability.
He is probably sticking to pure Debian, just like on Ubuntu, and you’d notice the Ubuntu repositories listed in the sources.list file.
There are specific features I really do like about Astra Linux. From the desktop environment to the 'control center', to my mind it just feels right. If I do run into stability problems I can always go to an older branch. If someone could guide me to importing the keys that's be great. I don't expect this to work, but I'm hoping for the best! P.S. This message is typed from Chromium on Astra Linux
It's designed specifically for the Russian government. I suspect there could be monitoring or hidden backdoors, and if it meets U.S. standards, it would come with many unusual requirements that add extra frustration. You can run the same desktop setup and software on Debian or another distribution. Online support is also significantly better with this option.