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by rick gen
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: 796

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...
by rick gen
Wed Nov 29, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: Burned twice by Timeshift
Replies: 24
Views: 1279

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...
by rick gen
Tue Nov 28, 2023 3:54 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: Non-Mint: MX Linux or Pop!_OS?
Replies: 47
Views: 4464

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...
by rick gen
Sat Nov 25, 2023 9:04 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: Non-Mint: MX Linux or Pop!_OS?
Replies: 47
Views: 4464

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...
by rick gen
Sat Nov 25, 2023 1:06 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: Non-Mint: MX Linux or Pop!_OS?
Replies: 47
Views: 4464

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...
by rick gen
Tue Nov 21, 2023 4:32 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: 8088
Replies: 42
Views: 3546

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...
by rick gen
Mon Nov 06, 2023 3:35 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: Vector graphics on Linux?
Replies: 15
Views: 1160

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 ...
by rick gen
Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:19 am
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: which xfce based distro do you prefer?
Replies: 20
Views: 3206

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/
by rick gen
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: 1283

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 ...
by rick gen
Tue Sep 26, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: Software "Essentials" that everyone should have?
Replies: 54
Views: 7063

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.
by rick gen
Fri Aug 11, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux Mint
Topic: Mint copyright infringement?
Replies: 8
Views: 868

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.
by rick gen
Sun Apr 02, 2023 12:17 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: 4 Years On Linux - Annual Update!
Replies: 28
Views: 1737

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...
by rick gen
Sat Apr 01, 2023 12:01 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: 4 Years On Linux - Annual Update!
Replies: 28
Views: 1737

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...
by rick gen
Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: 4 Years On Linux - Annual Update!
Replies: 28
Views: 1737

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...
by rick gen
Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:13 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: Ubuntu Cinnamon again
Replies: 28
Views: 2032

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...
by rick gen
Mon Mar 27, 2023 2:23 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: 4 Years On Linux - Annual Update!
Replies: 28
Views: 1737

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...
by rick gen
Mon Feb 13, 2023 6:12 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux Mint
Topic: Positive Opinion about Linux Mint Xfce
Replies: 22
Views: 2964

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...
by rick gen
Mon Feb 13, 2023 5:45 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux Mint
Topic: Positive Opinion about Linux Mint Xfce
Replies: 22
Views: 2964

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...
by rick gen
Sun Feb 12, 2023 5:20 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux Mint
Topic: Positive Opinion about Linux Mint Xfce
Replies: 22
Views: 2964

Re: Positive Opinion about Linux Mint Xfce

I have yet to see a Linux lightweight distro for old computers resembling Windows XP, which, in my opinion, is one of the best and fastest OSes that was ever made. My old laptop, which I had given away years ago, had mere 640K RAM with 486 CPU, yet I was able to run even a 3d app with it, enough for...

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