GitHub Copilot Extension activation failed: “getaddrinfo EAI_AGAIN api.github.com”

Recently for me GitHub Copilot extension activation failed on Visual Studio Code, I got an error ‘Extension activation failed: “getaddrinfo EAI_AGAIN api.github.com”‘ In this case I was using proxy to connect to internet. To solve this problem, I had to follow directions in following article to setup proxy in Visual Studio Code. Also helpful links … Read more

PIP in docker – RuntimeError: can’t start new thread.

POCGuru PIP in docker - RuntimeError: can't start new thread.

Recently while working on docker image build, running on RHEL7, we encountered an issue with pip install. The job was failing with error “RuntimeError: can’t start new thread”  Here is how Jenkins error logs looked like – Here is how docker version looked like – OS Version Dockerfile Resolution After some troubleshooting, we decided to … Read more

How to Create User Accounts in Linux

In the world of Linux, user accounts play a vital role in system administration and security. This blog post serves as a comprehensive guide on creating and managing user accounts in Linux. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your knowledge, this step-by-step tutorial will equip you with the essential skills to effectively manage … Read more