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Deepin is a Linux and Debian based Chinese operating system.

Deepin Technology provides a Linux and Debian based Chinese operating system, localized in 30 different languages. Deepin was renamed from Hiweed Linux in 2008. It includes applications for Chinese users co-developed with Kingsoft, NetEase, and Crossover, and has close ties with several chip, computer, middleware, and database manufacturers.

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How to duplicate desktop in Linux with xrandr?

Currently, I'm using Deepin OS 15.4. By default Deepin sets the desktop to extended mode when a projector is connected, but what I want is to duplicate my screen. I can't find it in the Control Center configuration, but I stumbled upon in this…
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Changing font family for characters of a certain language/script using fontconfig?

I am on Arch Linux, Deepin Desktop. I am using Noto Serif as my standard font, but I don't like its Arabic characters. So my goal is to use another font just for arabic characters. Here is what I have tried. I created a new configuration file in…
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Deepin: Shortcut for docking window to side/corner of screen

I would like to know if there is a shortcut in deepin os for docking a window to a side or corner of the screen. Just like it does when the window is dragged to one edge of the screen. It doesn't seem to be listed in the shortcut section of the…
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ALSA doesn't work when multiple applications are opened

I am writing some python program that is related to sounds, so I used the SoundDevice python module which used PortAudio library. I am on arch linux with deepin desktop. If I just opened the computer and printed the available devices I get: 0 HDA…
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Why don't we have to enter the password for software installation in app store on Deepin?

When I install software in Ubuntu software center, I have to type my password for the installation. But we do not have to do it in the app store on Deepin. Why? And, what is the advantages and disadvantages?
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Deepin 15.10 Error: could not find a distribution template for Deepin/stable

When I was trying to install Docker on Deepin 15.10 via package repository, I had this error: Error: could not find a distribution template for Deepin/stable
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a question on `exec` parameter in .desktop file

I have installed Zotero with .tarball as suggested here, and the following is what I encountered: I can launch zotero in terminal with /opt/zotero/zotero I cannot launch zotero by clicking on the default .desktop file, where the exec parameter is…
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Why lsb_release -c command , returns n/a?

recently I switched from zorin os to deepin 20 for it's outstanding UI and eases of use for daily operations. it's almost OK but if I need some newer packages which are not listed in official deepin repositories, I have to use some community…
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How do I verify a Linux distro against its public source code?

This question is not about how to trace build artifacts and signatures back to its "trusted source"—the OS maintainers. I'm asking this question with the deepin Linux distro in mind, which some users have legitimate worries about downloading and…
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Deepin Installer won't start - stuck on black screen with single dash

I have just bought an Asus Zenbook UX433FA, on which I want to install Deepin 15.8 as my only OS. I have followed the installation guide on the Deepin website, therefore creating a bootable USB device with a Deepin iso (tried 15.8, 15.7, and 15.4)…
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deepin-terminal: Failed to execute child process

I have written a simple script as below to run deepin-terminal and pass it a simple command but when I execute this script I get error. Script: #!/bin/bash deepin-terminal -m fullscreen -e "cmatrix | lolcat" Error: Failed to execute child process…
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Can I install the Deepin Desktop Environment in Debian?

I'm running debian 9 with gnome 3. This is (for obvious reasons) not the best DE. After a demonstration from a friend I'd like to run the Deepin DE, without switching to an entirely different OS. However, while there are guides for using DDE on…
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Deepin OS not detecting external monitor connected via HDMI

I have an installation of Deepin OS 15 dual-booted with Windows 10. Everything for the most part works fine, but I cannot get it to connect to an external monitor. The monitor in question is a 2560x1080p LG Ultrawide. I have done some research and…
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How run .appimage with left click mouse in Deepin?

In Linux Deepin 15.4, I can only open .appimage executables files in the terminal. When I click in file in Desktop, its open the Archive Manager.
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How to escape a BIOS failure?

While attempting to install deepin linux onto my new netbook, I worked myself into a corner that I do not know how to escape. 1) I loaded the deepin installer onto my USB stick as per instructions, no problems here. 2) I convinced my PC to boot to…
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