All I want for Christmas is... DEALS! - [2024 Christmas Megathread]

dev_vps · December 2024

I would like to thank @zGato for his gracious gesture of transferring the $5 DigiRDP VPS.

Thank you and much appreciated.

admax · December 2024

beanman109 · December 2024

@admax said:

rigged

mandala · December 2024

@beanman109 said

Enable the Intel driver:

modprobe i915

apt install firmware-misc-nonfree

Then reboot and check it again.

If it still doesn't show up, ask your provider. It could have been disabled in BIOS.

dev_vps · December 2024

@beanman109 said:
okay anyone got anymore advice on how to get my Intel HD P530 to show up in debian?
maybe time to go digging around in the bios through IPMI?

This is from an AI tool … (not chatGPT or Gemini)

Update Your System: Make sure your Debian installation is fully updated. You can do this by running:
```
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
```
Install Intel Graphics Drivers: Debian should automatically use the open-source Intel graphics drivers, but if it's not working, you can try reinstalling them:
```
sudo apt install xserver-xorg-video-intel
```
Check Kernel Version: Ensure you are using a kernel version that supports your hardware. Newer hardware might require a more recent kernel. You can check your current kernel version with:
```
uname -r
```
If you need a newer kernel, consider enabling the backports repository and installing a newer kernel version.
Check for Missing Firmware: Sometimes, missing firmware can cause issues. Install the firmware-misc-nonfree package:
```
sudo apt install firmware-misc-nonfree
```
Configure Xorg: If the automatic configuration isn't working, you might need to create or edit an Xorg configuration file. You can create a file at /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/20-intel.conf with the following content:
```
Section "Device"
   Identifier "Intel Graphics"
   Driver "intel"
EndSection
```
Check Logs: Look at the Xorg log file for any errors related to graphics. You can find it at /var/log/Xorg.0.log. This might give you more insight into what's going wrong.
Use lspci to Check Hardware Recognition: Run lspci | grep VGA to see if your Intel graphics card is being detected by the system.
Consider Using Modesetting Driver: If the Intel driver isn't working, you can try using the modesetting driver, which is often a good fallback for Intel graphics:
```
Section "Device"
   Identifier "Intel Graphics"
   Driver "modesetting"
EndSection
```

After making changes, remember to reboot your system to see if the issue is resolved.

beanman109 · December 2024

@mandala said:

@beanman109 said

Enable the Intel driver:
modprobe i915
apt install firmware-misc-nonfree
Then reboot and check it again.

If it still doesn't show up, ask your provider. It could have been disabled in BIOS.

I'll test this in a second when i'm back at my desk.

It's a dedi and I've got full IPMI access so I can go dig around in the bios if needed

zGato · December 2024

@Saragoldfarb did you end up doing a chargeback?

maxexx · December 2024

@ehab said:

@maxexx said:
I'm searching for an affordable yet reliable storage VPS. Could anyone recommend one or perhaps share a few options?

check your sig.

Looking for a affordable yet reliable like $12/T/Y

tenji · December 2024

@beanman109 said:
okay anyone got anymore advice on how to get my Intel HD P530 to show up in debian?
maybe time to go digging around in the bios through IPMI?

maybe need some kernel module installed ?
use lspci -v | less then scroll down to vga part and see if loaded module available (Kernel modules: blabla, blabla) and which were used (Kernel driver in use: blabla)

mandala · December 2024

@dev_vps said:

@beanman109 said:
okay anyone got anymore advice on how to get my Intel HD P530 to show up in debian?
maybe time to go digging around in the bios through IPMI?

This is from an AI tool … (not chatGPT or Gemini)
Update Your System: Make sure your Debian installation is fully updated. You can do this by running:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
Install Intel Graphics Drivers: Debian should automatically use the open-source Intel graphics drivers, but if it's not working, you can try reinstalling them:
sudo apt install xserver-xorg-video-intel
Check Kernel Version: Ensure you are using a kernel version that supports your hardware. Newer hardware might require a more recent kernel. You can check your current kernel version with:
uname -r
If you need a newer kernel, consider enabling the backports repository and installing a newer kernel version.
Check for Missing Firmware: Sometimes, missing firmware can cause issues. Install the firmware-misc-nonfree package:
sudo apt install firmware-misc-nonfree
Configure Xorg: If the automatic configuration isn't working, you might need to create or edit an Xorg configuration file. You can create a file at /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/20-intel.conf with the following content:
Section "Device"
   Identifier "Intel Graphics"
   Driver "intel"
EndSection
Check Logs: Look at the Xorg log file for any errors related to graphics. You can find it at /var/log/Xorg.0.log. This might give you more insight into what's going wrong.

Use lspci to Check Hardware Recognition: Run lspci | grep VGA to see if your Intel graphics card is being detected by the system.
Consider Using Modesetting Driver: If the Intel driver isn't working, you can try using the modesetting driver, which is often a good fallback for Intel graphics:
Section "Device"
   Identifier "Intel Graphics"
   Driver "modesetting"
EndSection
After making changes, remember to reboot your system to see if the issue is resolved.

It instructs you to install xserver-xorg-video-intel, which requires X server. This is a headless server so it lacks graphical environment. This is why we can't trust chatbots.

_MS_ · December 2024

mandala · December 2024

I actually just instructed beanman to do something similar (I use Linux with DE). Maybe I'm not too different from a chat bot.

ehab · December 2024

@maxexx said:
Looking for a affordable yet reliable like $12/T/Y

admax · December 2024

MS said:

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Joining the dick vps showing contest, some of it...

In the fight for the best haul, nobody can beat @FAT32.

I further learned that it is indeed the case!

barbaros · December 2024

@mandala said:
I actually just instructed beanman to do something similar (I use Linux with DE). Maybe I'm not too different from a chat bot.

Please solve this Captcha to prove you are human

dev_vps · December 2024

@mandala said:
@dev_vps said:

@beanman109 said:
okay anyone got anymore advice on how to get my Intel HD P530 to show up in debian?
maybe time to go digging around in the bios through IPMI?

This is from an AI tool … (not chatGPT or Gemini)
Update Your System: Make sure your Debian installation is fully updated. You can do this by running:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
Install Intel Graphics Drivers: Debian should automatically use the open-source Intel graphics drivers, but if it's not working, you can try reinstalling them:
sudo apt install xserver-xorg-video-intel
Check Kernel Version: Ensure you are using a kernel version that supports your hardware. Newer hardware might require a more recent kernel. You can check your current kernel version with:
uname -r
If you need a newer kernel, consider enabling the backports repository and installing a newer kernel version.
Check for Missing Firmware: Sometimes, missing firmware can cause issues. Install the firmware-misc-nonfree package:
sudo apt install firmware-misc-nonfree
Configure Xorg: If the automatic configuration isn't working, you might need to create or edit an Xorg configuration file. You can create a file at /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/20-intel.conf with the following content:
Section "Device"
   Identifier "Intel Graphics"
   Driver "intel"
EndSection
Check Logs: Look at the Xorg log file for any errors related to graphics. You can find it at /var/log/Xorg.0.log. This might give you more insight into what's going wrong.

Use lspci to Check Hardware Recognition: Run lspci | grep VGA to see if your Intel graphics card is being detected by the system.
Consider Using Modesetting Driver: If the Intel driver isn't working, you can try using the modesetting driver, which is often a good fallback for Intel graphics:
Section "Device"
   Identifier "Intel Graphics"
   Driver "modesetting"
EndSection
After making changes, remember to reboot your system to see if the issue is resolved.
It instructs you to install xserver-xorg-video-intel, which requires X server. This is a headless server so it lacks graphical environment. This is why we can't trust chatbots.

That is correct.

But sometimes it act as a good reference or starting points. I take that as a supplemental tool … not a complimentary tool.

Every GenAI tool is a transformer based encoder and decoder that is spitting out output based on trained model.

So it will have its training model based bias and limitations

JohnnySac · December 2024

@admax said:

@JohnnySac said:
f> @Saragoldfarb said:

@JohnnySac said:

@Saragoldfarb said:

@JohnnySac said:

@Blembim said:

@mandala said:

@Blembim said:
One more thing to consider is that it's virmach, you have to pray that node will not lock and that he will not be MIA anytime soon. Like earlier this year.

If you're fine with that virmach is ok'ed for hobbyist. At least virmach has better uptime that dedipath and nexusbytes

I think they're... pretty good but only for testing? You could burst to 100% for a few minutes and still not violate avg 30% CPU hourly policy. Better than PaaS services as you own root permission, is always available, persistent.

They've been around for almost a decade and are creative with the plans. Never knew I would play gacha with cloud servers.

It's likely Vi***ch is this ultra low end because that's their business model and they're quite successful with that.

I agreed that virmach is in business long enough that they won't deadpool soon. But virmach gacha is something...

If you're lucky enough you'll be in stable node with decent uptime.

Never tried virmach before but I just purchased the 1/1/20 Ryzen NVMe for $7.68. Wish it had IPv6 but the two IPv4 addresses is def cool!

Look for when they have AMS. AMS has ipv6.

Ok thanks, I'll keep an eye out for when they have one there.

They have one now for 8.08/y ams.

Thank you! I just picked it up for $7.94

2 Ryzen Core/1GB Ram/20GB NVMe in Amsterdam

vps.blackfriday

It used to have two IPv4 AMS, but only one core. The price fluctuated between 7 to 8 dollars! However, after applying available coupons on LES, it even appeared that for just a little over 4 dollars per year, you could get the usage rights for two IPv4 addresses. But Virm*** fixed the algorithm, and it may no longer appear.Addition: I went back and checked, it was actually one IPv4. My memory! Damn!

I actually got one earlier this morning for $7.68 which did come with 2 IPv4 addresses but only 1 Ryzen core.

dev_vps · December 2024

Having said that chatGPT $200 / month subscription is next level. It is doing much better job on mathematics problems.

beanman109 · December 2024

@mandala said:

@beanman109 said

Enable the Intel driver:
modprobe i915
apt install firmware-misc-nonfree
Then reboot and check it again.

If it still doesn't show up, ask your provider. It could have been disabled in BIOS.

did modprobe i915 and it returned nothing
installed firmware-misc-nonfree then rebooted and another modprobe i915 but returned nothing again

@tenji said: maybe need some kernel module installed ?
use lspci -v | less then scroll down to vga part and see if loaded module available >(Kernel modules: blabla, blabla) and which were used (Kernel driver in use: blabla)

this just made the whole dedi unresponsive for 20 seconds while it spat out way too much info

beanman109 · December 2024

gonna dig around in the bios
also shoutout to Nuyek for having such a sexy dedi control panel

mandala · December 2024

@dev_vps said:
Having said that chatGPT $200 / month subscription is next level. It is doing much better job on mathematics problems.

I have a feeling NotebookLM is overtaking ChatGPT soon.

DP · December 2024

mandala · December 2024

@beanman109 said

modprobe i915 does not have an output. It just enables the kernel module, you just have to do it once.
Now grep it to see if the change was made:

lsmod | grep i915

ralf · December 2024

My haul:

Deals:
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Giveaways:
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EUR 65   /  y (£4.49/m) RealtoxMedia, Germany      4C  48G 100GB  25TB, free for 6m (*)

Auction:
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I think they're pretty much all going to be keepers for me.

(*) I decided that I didn't really need the massive RAM RealtoxMedia machine, so I've already passed that on to someone else in the thread.

I'm going to give up chasing SilverCreek for the Terabit 6/6/66.

dev_vps · December 2024

@mandala said:

@dev_vps said:
Having said that chatGPT $200 / month subscription is next level. It is doing much better job on mathematics problems.

I have a feeling NotebookLM is overtaking ChatGPT soon.

Thank you for sharing this.
I will look into NotebookLM

admax · December 2024

@JohnnySac said:

@admax said:

@JohnnySac said:
f> @Saragoldfarb said:

@JohnnySac said:

@Saragoldfarb said:

@JohnnySac said:

@Blembim said:

@mandala said:

@Blembim said:
One more thing to consider is that it's virmach, you have to pray that node will not lock and that he will not be MIA anytime soon. Like earlier this year.

If you're fine with that virmach is ok'ed for hobbyist. At least virmach has better uptime that dedipath and nexusbytes

I think they're... pretty good but only for testing? You could burst to 100% for a few minutes and still not violate avg 30% CPU hourly policy. Better than PaaS services as you own root permission, is always available, persistent.

They've been around for almost a decade and are creative with the plans. Never knew I would play gacha with cloud servers.

It's likely Vi***ch is this ultra low end because that's their business model and they're quite successful with that.

I agreed that virmach is in business long enough that they won't deadpool soon. But virmach gacha is something...

If you're lucky enough you'll be in stable node with decent uptime.

Never tried virmach before but I just purchased the 1/1/20 Ryzen NVMe for $7.68. Wish it had IPv6 but the two IPv4 addresses is def cool!

Look for when they have AMS. AMS has ipv6.

Ok thanks, I'll keep an eye out for when they have one there.

They have one now for 8.08/y ams.

Thank you! I just picked it up for $7.94

2 Ryzen Core/1GB Ram/20GB NVMe in Amsterdam

vps.blackfriday

It used to have two IPv4 AMS, but only one core. The price fluctuated between 7 to 8 dollars! However, after applying available coupons on LES, it even appeared that for just a little over 4 dollars per year, you could get the usage rights for two IPv4 addresses. But Virm*** fixed the algorithm, and it may no longer appear.Addition: I went back and checked, it was actually one IPv4. My memory! Damn!

I actually got one earlier this morning for $7.68 which did come with 2 IPv4 addresses but only 1 Ryzen core.

There may be multiple versions! But with combined discounts, it comes to around $4 per year. I saw in a post on LES that it only has one IPv4, so... the AMS with two IPv4 addresses that appeared today is really great, because it is located in the XTOM data center in the Netherlands, has available IPv6 address ranges, and the price is indeed very favorable!!!

beanman109 · December 2024

@mandala said:

@beanman109 said

modprobe i915 does not have an output. It just enables the kernel module, you just have to do it once.
Now grep it to see if the change was made:
lsmod | grep i915

oh my bad, i saw the word probe and assumed it was just a check of some sort
will check now

tenji · December 2024

@beanman109 said:

this just made the whole dedi unresponsive for 20 seconds while it spat out way too much info

you can change | less with > anyfile.txt then open the txt file with your favorite editor or file viewer OR you could download them then view it from you local PC.

beanman109 · December 2024

@mandala said:

@beanman109 said

modprobe i915 does not have an output. It just enables the kernel module, you just have to do it once.
Now grep it to see if the change was made:
lsmod | grep i915

root@illinois-01:~# lsmod | grep i915
i915                 3055616  0
drm_buddy              20480  1 i915
drm_display_helper    184320  1 i915
cec                    61440  2 drm_display_helper,i915
ttm                    94208  3 drm_vram_helper,drm_ttm_helper,i915
drm_kms_helper        212992  6 drm_vram_helper,ast,drm_display_helper,i915
drm                   614400  9 drm_kms_helper,drm_vram_helper,ast,drm_display_helper,drm_buddy,drm_ttm_helper,i915,ttm
i2c_algo_bit           16384  3 igb,ast,i915
video                  65536  1 i915

Umcookies · December 2024

@beanman109 said:
gonna dig around in the bios
also shoutout to Nuyek for having such a sexy dedi control panel

How's Aus connection to Nuyek? I'm trying to talk myself out of rolling the dice on one of the grab bag servers.
Really don't need it but.... dedicated server

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