Linux Mint 5 Elyssa RC2 (BETA 048) is out!

[hotweiss]

I see one other Ubuntu/Mint bug that is still plaguing Toshiba notebook users, the Bluetooth is not enabled by default. To get it working you need to run these commands to enable it:

Step 1: Change to the directory where we are going to have the script file.

Quote:
cd /etc/init.d
Step 2: Creat the script file.

Quote:
sudo nano tosh-bluetooth
Step 3: Paste this script.

Quote:
#! /bin/bash

# script to start/stop Toshiba Bluetooth adapter
# requires toshset

case "$1" in
start)
/usr/bin/toshset -bluetooth on
;;
stop)
/usr/bin/toshset -bluetooth off
;;
*)
echo "Usage: /etc/init.d/tosh-bluetooth {start|stop}" >&2
exit 1
;;

esac

exit 0
Make sure that there is an empty line after exit 0.

Step 4: Save and exit Nano.

Type Ctrl-O to exit and Ctrl-X to exit.

Step 5: Make the script executable.

Quote:
sudo chmod 755 tosh-bluetooth
Step 6: Add it to the startup scripts.

Quote:
sudo update-rc.d tosh-bluetooth defaults
Step 7: Reboot.

Any chance of having it enabled by default?

[Nonstopdrivel]

If I remove xforcevesa from the Linux Mint Compatibility Mode, I don't get the Out of Range error, but then I end up with the same nonfunctional Gnome login screen as before. I've burned a few different ISOs at very low speed; they've all given me the same problem.

I should add that with xforcevesa, the Out of Range error occurred immediately after the CUPS daemon was loaded, not after the hardware abstraction layer daemon as I stated previously.

If I could get my Dynex Wireless G USB adapter to work in Mint4, I would be content to stay there on that PC, but the documentation is so spotty that I can't seem to get anywhere with it. Even after I install the driver using Windows Wireless Drivers, the wireless connection never shows up in my Network Connections menu for me to configure. Very frustrating.

[Calvin]

I used to have the same adapter as you, but trust me, Dynex is crap get something better like a Linksys or Netgear or something. I switched from the Dynex to a Linksys router and adapter and everything works perfectly, i also get better speed and range.

[Husse]

First off - please remember that this is a topic for bugs in beta 048 - please don't post just about anything here
@hamburn
Just because windows XP has the habit of running as administrator = root we don't have to have that stupid and dangerous behavior in Linux
NEVER run as root (including sudo) unless you perform a task that needs root privileges - if you do you will mess things up (like we do in Windows)
@ rootkowski
Do you have a complicated partition structure - I've reported a bug in Ubiquty - no grub if more than a handful partitions and guided partitioning

First the installer crashed just before installign grub

This happened to me also - but not if I chose the manual option - only for guided
Found a possible bug when I installed to may main computer - after clicking reboot when the install was finished the screen went completely black and the tray opened. I clicked enter and it continued as it should
nforce4 + Geforce 6600 GT pcieex - must use vesa for this card as it can't use the nv driver

[rootkowski]

@ rootkowski
Do you have a complicated partition structure - I've reported a bug in Ubiquty - no grub if more than a handful partitions and guided partitioning

First the installer crashed just before installign grub

This happened to me also - but not if I chose the manual option - only for guided
Found a possible bug when I installed to may main computer - after clicking reboot when the install was finished the screen went completely black and the tray opened. I clicked enter and it continued as it should
nforce4 + Geforce 6600 GT pcieex - must use vesa for this card as it can't use the nv driver

Hi there!
Thanx for your response. What you described sounds very similar. yet there are a few differences in my case. First, i never go for guided partitioning since my partition structure is complicated and prepared for installing lots of stuff and testing aside systems that work plus general document partitions and /home. All together around 9 partitions on my 500GB samsung. So maybe the bug you filed is more (omfattande - what is the word in english?)... anyway, maybe that bug is not only about guided partitioning.

As it happened to you, i was left with a black screen after reboot and i couldn't do anything. So I went on booting from the cd and trying to install the system again (with the results described earlier).

I also have nvidia 6600 pci express. I don't know what gpu drivers mint uses by default but i didn't change anything there while installing the system, so i doubt that would be the problem.

I might have some time this week to look at it again, but if not i'll be able to look to it after my vacations in 3 weeks + Nice to have some time off but how will I manage without my computer for so long

Cheers!

[Sakonim]

During the process of updating, a message came out and asked
me to keep or replace changes that i have made on
/etc/skel/.bashrc - I choose replace - What did it mean?
I sincerely couldn't understand it but in short, Mint is running
very good. If news occurencies appear, i do post them here in.

I've just encountered this now as well while updating.

[Bernie]

Thanks Clem for Linux Mint,

I've downloaded RC 1 and 2.

One problem in RC2 is that I can't add new users,

It allows me to go through the process of adding the user but when I click the OK and Close button, then re-open the add new user dialog my new user has disappeared.

I had no problems adding them in RC1.

Any suggestions???

[ThePif]

For hotweiss: Wauv, can't say that I really understand what went on there, but now it works! Thank you.
I gotta say this for Micro$oft: They really know how to design HW!!! This BlueTooth mouse is simply the best mouse I've ever used; It's precise, works on _any_ surface and fits very well in my hand.

Another remark on RC2: (Really goes for Daryna and earlier also) using Gnome with default theme: It's extremely dicey to grab an edge or, even more so, a corner of a window to resize it; Is it possible to enlarge the capture area somewhat as default?

ThePif

[dbcad7]

Exploder and Clem,

- Good inclusions are Transmission, Bluetooth, Encryption, I like the new screen on Gimp, Pulse audio, Brasero are all things I use and appreciate their inclusion.

-

Liking Elyssa a lot.. but I didn't care for "Transmission" as a BT client.. was slow downloads, and I tried fiddling with settings with no positive results.. So I searched for other clients and thought I'd give "deluge" a try. When I was about a quarter of the way through a torrent using transmission I killed it, uninstalled it, and installed deluge. Went from low 40 kbs to 95 kbs after I resumed.. maybe I didn't do something right with Transmission, but happy with my "experiment" with deluge.

[ThePif]

While we are on the Beta/Final release format: Why the preoccupation with fitting everything on a 700MB CD?
I should think that almost everybody today would at least be capable of reading a DVD, and most probably (with prices of CD/DVD RW drives starting around $35) also of burning one, a lot of effort could be spared for other purposes, and releases could be a lot more inclusive.

Again, eagerly awaiting Elyssa Final

ThePif

[steveco]

I tried installing Linux Mint with Windows Xp on a dual boot system.

First time I tried it the XP partition was squeezed to the minimum size leaving no room in XP to add any more software.

I couldn't enlarge the XP partition with the Gnome Partition Editor.

The solution I found was to start all over again and fill the XP partition with a few video files to enlarge it a bit (16Gb) before installing Mint. Then delete the video files afterwards. And then split the remaining partition to accommodate the My Docs folder from XP. Giving Mint about 20Gb to work with.

I;m sure you could come up with a better solution.

[bolimage]

Thanks Clem for Linux Mint,

I've downloaded RC 1 and 2.

One problem in RC2 is that I can't add new users,

It allows me to go through the process of adding the user but when I click the OK and Close button, then re-open the add new user dialog my new user has disappeared.

I had no problems adding them in RC1.

Any suggestions???

You can add a user with the command line :

Code: Select all

sudo adduser Bernie

regards

boli

[inchkape]

I'm using a HP dv6648 laptop. Core2duo 2.2 with 2GB RAM. I did a clean install of Elyssa RC2 the other day. The only "bug" I found is that the wifi switch on the front of my comp shows red when switched on instead of blue as it should. It worked fine under Daryna. Second slight problem is Galeon browser now crashes whereas before it was very stable. I believe that Galeon has to be compiled with the version of Mozilla that's being used, so I'd guess that's the problem. Third but not least, certain streaming media videos no longer play - or no longer play every time. I've noticed this with some .wmv files and some streaming flash movies.

Apart from that, this is the best mint ever! I love it. Thank you so much for the effort and the craftsmanship that went into this distro.

[Husse]

@ rootkowski
Are you swedish?
omfattande > extensive
My disk is not very big - about 160 GB - but some 10 partitions
This is not good, we may have a serious bug in Hardy ubiquty (We use that for Elyssa)

[red-e-made]

Installed Elyssa on my test hard drive. Looks fine, everything working alright, apart for the fact that the Broadcom wireless solution that's worked since Cassandra doesn't seem to work anymore. I understand there may be alternative solutions elsewhere in this thread, so I'll continue looking.

I had no problem with my partitions. After initially having to give my root password to display their contents, there was no issue after that. I'm hoping I won't have to give my root password to view the contents of my partition every time I log in.

I also have to second the objection to Transmission. It's slow as hell. No bother, though, as I can just uninstall it and install BitTornado in its place.

I didn't make any attempts with Emerald, though.

So yes, by and large the only issue I had was with wireless, and possibly with partitions. Nice job.

[Tux2go]

Well, congrats! What a wonderful distro. After 20 years of Windows and 5 years of dabbling with linux, Mint is the one that has finally gotten me to switch. Windows is no more!

My one and only complaint/request is that that Mint doesn't have a GUI firewall installed. I know, I know... many will say a firewall is not needed or use a router. I do use a router but I like to take my laptop on the road... Let's face it - laptop sales are way up and desktops sales are plunging... I'm currently using Firestarter which has a GUI, but it doesn't automatically start and it prompts me for a password each time, which is a real pain... plus I don't feel very comfortable using the terminal and commands. If Mint want's to be the distro and wants Windows users to switch, it would great to have a GUI firewall from the getgo that isn't a hassle for anyone.

How about Mint Firewall as one of the next features? That would certainly make the distro more attractive for folks who would like to switch over.

Thanks for you consideration and all of the hard work that went into Elyssa.

[bolimage]

Well, congrats! What a wonderful distro. After 20 years of Windows and 5 years of dabbling with linux, Mint is the one that has finally gotten me to switch. Windows is no more!

My one and only complaint/request is that that Mint doesn't have a GUI firewall installed. I know, I know... many will say a firewall is not needed or use a router. I do use a router but I like to take my laptop on the road... Let's face it - laptop sales are way up and desktops sales are plunging... I'm currently using Firestarter which has a GUI, but it doesn't automatically start and it prompts me for a password each time, which is a real pain... plus I don't feel very comfortable using the terminal and commands. If Mint want's to be the distro and wants Windows users to switch, it would great to have a GUI firewall from the getgo that isn't a hassle for anyone.

How about Mint Firewall as one of the next features? That would certainly make the distro more attractive for folks who would like to switch over.

Thanks for you consideration and all of the hard work that went into Elyssa.

You can install Firestarter, it works fine and easy to configure.

regards

boli

http://www.fs-security.com/

[MagnusB]

Well, congrats! What a wonderful distro. After 20 years of Windows and 5 years of dabbling with linux, Mint is the one that has finally gotten me to switch. Windows is no more!

My one and only complaint/request is that that Mint doesn't have a GUI firewall installed. I know, I know... many will say a firewall is not needed or use a router. I do use a router but I like to take my laptop on the road... Let's face it - laptop sales are way up and desktops sales are plunging... I'm currently using Firestarter which has a GUI, but it doesn't automatically start and it prompts me for a password each time, which is a real pain... plus I don't feel very comfortable using the terminal and commands. If Mint want's to be the distro and wants Windows users to switch, it would great to have a GUI firewall from the getgo that isn't a hassle for anyone.

How about Mint Firewall as one of the next features? That would certainly make the distro more attractive for folks who would like to switch over.

Thanks for you consideration and all of the hard work that went into Elyssa.

Firestarter is just to configure the firewall, the firewall it self (iptables) is enabled by default.

[Fred]

Tux2go,

Welcome to Linux and Mint. You might want to read my post in the thread below.

viewtopic.php?f=90&t=10780

Fred

[darco]

UFW (uncomplicated fire wall) is all you need!
http://www.itwire.com/content/view/17452/1141/

darco