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- Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:27 am
- Forum: Chat about Linux
- Topic: When did you start to realize Linux will never become the future of desktop computing?
- Replies: 85
- Views: 2790
Re: When did you start to realize Linux will never become the future of desktop computing?
This question is for those of you who honestly thought Linux would be the future of desktop. I was so excited when I tried Linux for the first time in 2016. It made my very old laptops work again and even made them perform faster than Win XP. After using it for 2 years, I noticed improvements in us...
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 7:54 pm
- Forum: Chat about Linux Mint
- Topic: Installed LM21.3 Beta in a VM --- looks good so far
- Replies: 6
- Views: 823
Re: Installed LM21.3 Beta in a VM --- looks good so far
In the Linux Mint Blog it's been standard for the devs to add these lines when a new Mint version is on beta or released: Upgrade instructions: --This BETA release might contain critical bugs, please only use it for testing purposes and to help the Linux Mint team fix issues prior to the stable rele...
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 5:44 pm
- Forum: Chat about Linux
- Topic: Burned twice by Timeshift
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1292
Re: Burned twice by Timeshift
I don't use Timeshift. If something goes wrong, I'll just reinstall it. (I'm using Xfce.) It doesn't take me a lot of time reinstalling the iso because I have stopped changing defaults like themes, icons, colors schemes, etc. Except things that need to be put in place like shortcuts for apps, etc. S...
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 3:54 pm
- Forum: Chat about Linux
- Topic: Non-Mint: MX Linux or Pop!_OS?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4653
Re: Non-Mint: MX Linux or Pop!_OS?
I can confirm the (desktop) Zooming IN/OUT function in MX Xfce is disabled. No need to go crazy looking for it. I can also confirm it's working in Linux Lite and Xubuntu, just like with Mint Xfce. Yeah, thanks. It got me scurrying again downloading the latest MX Xfce, burn it and see if such featur...
- Sat Nov 25, 2023 9:04 pm
- Forum: Chat about Linux
- Topic: Non-Mint: MX Linux or Pop!_OS?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4653
Re: Non-Mint: MX Linux or Pop!_OS?
Both MX21 xfce and Mint21 xfce use the ctrl button to zoom with the scroll wheel and the +- buttons The scroll wheel (with any other key) just cycles the 2 default workspaces.) I've gone over this before and I'm not going to rack my brain again trying to figure it out. It was disabled. (I'd appreci...
- Sat Nov 25, 2023 1:06 pm
- Forum: Chat about Linux
- Topic: Non-Mint: MX Linux or Pop!_OS?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4653
Re: Non-Mint: MX Linux or Pop!_OS?
MX Linux is tolerable. Tried Xfce for 2 weeks many months ago and I found I could work my way around it and the difference is not that drastic. The syntax on the terminal with Debian/Ubuntu is pretty much the same. With a poor eyesight like me, the showstopper was the Zooming in and out function whe...
- Tue Nov 21, 2023 4:32 pm
- Forum: Chat about Linux
- Topic: 8088
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3584
Re: 8088
This chip is associated with MS DOS with an army of keyboard warriors, I mean pointing devices were even a nuisance to most people at that time. People got very usable programs like Lotus123, Dbase, Wordstar, etc. It's certainly not for internet browsing. But you can bet many Linux devs are happy to...
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 3:35 pm
- Forum: Chat about Linux
- Topic: Vector graphics on Linux?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1203
Re: Vector graphics on Linux?
The very reason why I was able to transition from Windows to Linux is because the apps I needed have alternatives in Linux. Gimp, Inkscape, LibreOffice, Blender3d, Krita, etc. I use to have legit proprietary apps like Illustrator, CorelDraw, Serif DrawPlus, but I really don't need many features, so ...
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:19 am
- Forum: Chat about Linux
- Topic: which xfce based distro do you prefer?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3407
Re: which xfce based distro do you prefer?
Looks like Xubuntu folks are making new development efforts.
What's New in Xubuntu 23.10 (Oct. 10, 2023)
https://blog.bluesabre.org/2023/10/10/w ... ntu-23-10/
What's New in Xubuntu 23.10 (Oct. 10, 2023)
https://blog.bluesabre.org/2023/10/10/w ... ntu-23-10/
- Wed Sep 27, 2023 7:19 pm
- Forum: Chat about Linux
- Topic: [POLL] File Naming, Best Practices, Sort Order, and Special Characters
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1299
Re: [POLL] File Naming, Best Practices, Sort Order, and Special Characters
Depends on what kind of files you want to organize. Me, I've been organizing my personal documents BY DATE and name the file by the actual date on the document. Doesn't matter if it's only a copy, scanned at a later date, etc. It must show when it was written. And I've been using the period, or dot ...
- Tue Sep 26, 2023 5:15 pm
- Forum: Chat about Linux
- Topic: Software "Essentials" that everyone should have?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 7529
Re: Software "Essentials" that everyone should have?
KMahjongg is essential.
I need a short break every once in while, relax, empty the brain
while clicking those Mahjongg pieces. It's got a calming effect on my nerves.
I need a short break every once in while, relax, empty the brain
while clicking those Mahjongg pieces. It's got a calming effect on my nerves.
- Fri Aug 11, 2023 12:58 pm
- Forum: Chat about Linux Mint
- Topic: Mint copyright infringement?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 870
Re: Mint copyright infringement?
How many people would actually buy that? 7, 10? Isn't he also advertising Mint for free?
Much ado about nothing. IMHO.
Much ado about nothing. IMHO.
- Sun Apr 02, 2023 12:17 pm
- Forum: Chat about Linux
- Topic: 4 Years On Linux - Annual Update!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1747
Re: 4 Years On Linux - Annual Update!
@rick gen - Can you give me a couple of examples of the minimalistic themes you are talking about? Also, Are you talking themes or Desktop Environments here? Been years since I tried one of those minimalist themes. I tried one years ago and I remember the 3 buttons on the right corner of every wind...
- Sat Apr 01, 2023 12:01 pm
- Forum: Chat about Linux
- Topic: 4 Years On Linux - Annual Update!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1747
Re: 4 Years On Linux - Annual Update!
Minimalism is for coders in mind, not the user. If you don't have the user in mind you don't belong in the software industry. It's what Steve Jobs's legacy was all about. Ease of use, user-friendliness, ergonomically sensible. You don't want multiple clicks every time you access a tool. You don't w...
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:12 pm
- Forum: Chat about Linux
- Topic: 4 Years On Linux - Annual Update!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1747
Re: 4 Years On Linux - Annual Update!
I prefer distros using the Debian packaging system, plus Debian based systems have more software in the repos. But if I was installing Linux on very new hardware I'd definitely consider Fedora, it's more bleeding edge. There's actually little or no difference. What is available in one is also avail...
- Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:13 pm
- Forum: Chat about Linux
- Topic: Ubuntu Cinnamon again
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2042
Re: UbuntuCinnamon again
List of Linux Distros continues to grow every time folks are able to figure how to put Linux pieces together. Then it is released to the public and the developers are overwhelmed with complaints of bugs, installation issues, crashes, you name it. Software development is not a walk in the park. It ta...
- Mon Mar 27, 2023 2:23 pm
- Forum: Chat about Linux
- Topic: 4 Years On Linux - Annual Update!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1747
Re: 4 Years On Linux - Annual Update!
I have never tried Fedora, OpenSuse, RedHat, etc. The names just don't give me that user-friendly vibe...don't even know how to describe it. And I'm not going to try it just because of your post. No, I'm no longer into that easily-influenced type of user. I used to be. Good for you you found somethi...
- Sun Mar 19, 2023 3:55 pm
- Forum: Chat about Linux
- Topic: How is Linux Mint (and other Linux distros) protected from foreign influence & possible takeover ?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1384
Re: How is Linux Mint (and other Linux distros) protected from foreign influence & possible takeover ?
What is foreign? Outside of the the US? Mint's founder is French, if I'm not mistaken.
- Mon Feb 13, 2023 6:12 pm
- Forum: Chat about Linux Mint
- Topic: Positive Opinion about Linux Mint Xfce
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3020
Re: Positive Opinion about Linux Mint Xfce
I have a friend, who has 2 WinXP desktops that he uses in his business. they are only "ON" while he adds more pictures to his website, and reading Emails. True. You won't believe there are still companies that are still using Win XP to this day. The company in my previous job still use it...
- Mon Feb 13, 2023 5:45 pm
- Forum: Chat about Linux Mint
- Topic: Positive Opinion about Linux Mint Xfce
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3020
Re: Positive Opinion about Linux Mint Xfce
The closest Linux Distribution in appearance to XP I have tried was Q4OS with the Trinity desktop... So whilst I agree XP was probably the best Windows OS in many respects I don't really want to have to use it as a daily driver. I was not really suggesting that. XP with no software and security upd...