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[GH-ISSUE #729] Noob in need of help #573

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opened 2026-05-05 06:42:10 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 4 comments

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2026-05-05 06:42:10 -06:00

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Originally created by @m3chstaa on GitHub (Jun 2, 2020).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/729

I followed a YouTube tutorial to get this "Barrier" software running on my Windows 10 and Linux (Pop_OS!) computers- it would be incredibly useful to have. However, I have come to an impasse and my linux knowledge is incredibly limited so I'm wondering if someone could help me.
I installed the program as a "server" on my windows PC and all seemed to go well there, "barrier is running."
I installed the program on my Linux PC and I get as far as "Barrier is starting" but it doesn't get any further. I saw someone had a similar problem last year and he fixed it by using a "git command" (compile from source?). I tried this too but to no avail, it still gets stuck at "Barrier is starting".

I noticed I can type "barrier" from a terminal window and it gives me a little bit of info. that might be useful. It says this:

** WARNING *** The program 'barrier' called 'DNSServiceRegister()' which is not supported (or only supported partially) in the Apple Bonjour compatibility layer of Avahi.
*** WARNING *** Please fix your application to use the native API of Avahi!
*** WARNING *** For more information see http://0pointer.de/blog/projects/avahi-compat.html
("-f", "--no-tray", "--debug", "INFO", "--name", "pop-os", "--enable-crypto", "[192.168.1.65]:24800")
("-f", "--no-tray", "--debug", "INFO", "--name", "pop-os", "--enable-crypto", "[192.168.1.65]:24800")

I would be very grateful if someone could help me get this working as the software would be invaluable to my limited desk space! Please assume I have next to no knowledge of Linux (I don't!).

Operating Systems

Server: microOS Tiara

Client: Applesoft Windy OS 10

READ ME, DELETE ME: On Windows, hold the Windows key and press 'r', type 'winver' and hit return to get your OS version. On Mac, hit the Apple menu (top left of the screen) and check 'About this Mac'. Linux users... you know what you're using ;)

Barrier Version

1.9.π

READ ME, DELETE ME: Go to the 'Help' (on Windows) or 'Barrier' (on macOS) menu and then 'About Barrier' to check your version. Verify that you are using the same version across all of your machines, and that your issue still occurs with the latest release available at https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/

Steps to reproduce bug

READ ME, DELETE ME: Try to be succinct. If your bug is intermittent, try and describe what you're doing when it happens most.

Click things.
Type things.
Bug occurs.
...

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When did the problem start to occur? When I...
Is there a way to work around it? No/Yes, you can...
Does this bug prevent you from using Barrier entirely? Yes/No

Put anything else you can think of here.

Originally created by @m3chstaa on GitHub (Jun 2, 2020). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/729 I followed a YouTube tutorial to get this "Barrier" software running on my Windows 10 and Linux (Pop_OS!) computers- it would be incredibly useful to have. However, I have come to an impasse and my linux knowledge is incredibly limited so I'm wondering if someone could help me. I installed the program as a "server" on my windows PC and all seemed to go well there, "barrier is running." I installed the program on my Linux PC and I get as far as "Barrier is starting" but it doesn't get any further. I saw someone had a similar problem last year and he fixed it by using a "git command" (compile from source?). I tried this too but to no avail, it still gets stuck at "Barrier is starting". I noticed I can type "barrier" from a terminal window and it gives me a little bit of info. that might be useful. It says this: ** WARNING *** The program 'barrier' called 'DNSServiceRegister()' which is not supported (or only supported partially) in the Apple Bonjour compatibility layer of Avahi. *** WARNING *** Please fix your application to use the native API of Avahi! *** WARNING *** For more information see <http://0pointer.de/blog/projects/avahi-compat.html> ("-f", "--no-tray", "--debug", "INFO", "--name", "pop-os", "--enable-crypto", "[192.168.1.65]:24800") ("-f", "--no-tray", "--debug", "INFO", "--name", "pop-os", "--enable-crypto", "[192.168.1.65]:24800") I would be very grateful if someone could help me get this working as the software would be invaluable to my limited desk space! Please assume I have next to no knowledge of Linux (I don't!). ### Operating Systems ### Server: microOS Tiara Client: Applesoft Windy OS 10 **READ ME, DELETE ME**: On Windows, hold the Windows key and press 'r', type 'winver' and hit return to get your OS version. On Mac, hit the Apple menu (top left of the screen) and check 'About this Mac'. Linux users... you know what you're using ;) ### Barrier Version ### 1.9.π **READ ME, DELETE ME**: Go to the 'Help' (on Windows) or 'Barrier' (on macOS) menu and then 'About Barrier' to check your version. Verify that you are using the same version across all of your machines, and that your issue still occurs with the latest release available at https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/ ### Steps to reproduce bug ### **READ ME, DELETE ME**: Try to be succinct. If your bug is intermittent, try and describe what you're doing when it happens most. 1. Click things. 2. Type things. 3. Bug occurs. 4. ... ### Other info ### * When did the problem start to occur? When I... * Is there a way to work around it? No/Yes, you can... * Does this bug prevent you from using Barrier entirely? Yes/No Put anything else you can think of here.

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2026-05-05 06:42:10 -06:00

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2026-05-05 06:42:17 -06:00

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@m3chstaa commented on GitHub (Jun 2, 2020):

Oh, by the way I disabled Windows security (defender) to see if that made a difference and it didn't.

@m3chstaa commented on GitHub (Jun 2, 2020): Oh, by the way I disabled Windows security (defender) to see if that made a difference and it didn't.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 06:42:20 -06:00

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@shymega commented on GitHub (Jun 2, 2020):

Please fill in the template, and edit the title to something more descriptive in relation to the problem.

I can't tell what the issue is until these things are completed. Cheers.

@shymega commented on GitHub (Jun 2, 2020): Please fill in the template, and edit the title to something more descriptive in relation to the problem. I can't tell what the issue is until these things are completed. Cheers.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 06:42:21 -06:00

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@m3chstaa commented on GitHub (Jun 3, 2020):

I followed a YouTube tutorial to get this "Barrier" software running on my Windows 10 and Linux (Pop_OS!) computers- it would be incredibly useful to have. However, I have come to an impasse and my linux knowledge is incredibly limited so I'm wondering if someone could help me.
I installed the program as a "server" on my windows PC and all seemed to go well there, "barrier is running."
I installed the program on my Linux PC and I get as far as "Barrier is starting" but it doesn't get any further. I saw someone had a similar problem last year and he fixed it by using a "git command" which I don't understand (something to do with compiling from source?).

I noticed I can type "barrier" from a terminal window and it gives me a little bit of info. that might be useful. It says this:

I would be very grateful if someone could help me get this working as the software would be invaluable to my limited desk space! Please assume I have next to no knowledge of Linux (I don't!).

Operating Systems
Server: Windows 10 version 1909 build 18363.836
Client: Tried both Pop_OS! and Ubuntu 20.04

Barrier Version
2.3.2

Steps to reproduce bug
load barrier as server on windows PC. Load barrier as client on linux pc. software will state "barrier is starting" but will go no further.

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Other info
When did the problem start to occur? right away
Is there a way to work around it? No
Does this bug prevent you from using Barrier entirely? Yes
Put anything else you can think of here.
On windows pc I have tried disabling all security such as defender and the real-time protection

@m3chstaa commented on GitHub (Jun 3, 2020): I followed a YouTube tutorial to get this "Barrier" software running on my Windows 10 and Linux (Pop_OS!) computers- it would be incredibly useful to have. However, I have come to an impasse and my linux knowledge is incredibly limited so I'm wondering if someone could help me. I installed the program as a "server" on my windows PC and all seemed to go well there, "barrier is running." I installed the program on my Linux PC and I get as far as "Barrier is starting" but it doesn't get any further. I saw someone had a similar problem last year and he fixed it by using a "git command" which I don't understand (something to do with compiling from source?). I noticed I can type "barrier" from a terminal window and it gives me a little bit of info. that might be useful. It says this: I would be very grateful if someone could help me get this working as the software would be invaluable to my limited desk space! Please assume I have next to no knowledge of Linux (I don't!). Operating Systems Server: Windows 10 version 1909 build 18363.836 Client: Tried both Pop_OS! and Ubuntu 20.04 Barrier Version 2.3.2 Steps to reproduce bug load barrier as server on windows PC. Load barrier as client on linux pc. software will state "barrier is starting" but will go no further. ... Other info When did the problem start to occur? right away Is there a way to work around it? No Does this bug prevent you from using Barrier entirely? Yes Put anything else you can think of here. On windows pc I have tried disabling all security such as defender and the real-time protection

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 06:42:22 -06:00

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@p12tic commented on GitHub (Jun 3, 2020):

Barrier is run by volunteers that have limited time to answer questions. I think your best bet would be going with a paid alternative with better support, such as https://support.symless.com/hc/en-us.

@p12tic commented on GitHub (Jun 3, 2020): Barrier is run by volunteers that have limited time to answer questions. I think your best bet would be going with a paid alternative with better support, such as https://support.symless.com/hc/en-us.

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