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by spnoe
Mon May 27, 2019 8:17 am
Forum: Other topics
Topic: Linux 19.1 Freezes at Random
Replies: 1
Views: 393

Linux 19.1 Freezes at Random

Random freezing seems to becoming a regular problem with Mint. About a year ago I had the same problem and it went on for some time. I thought it was dodgy memory card but no it turned out to be a problem with Mint, after an update all went back to normal. Now for the last 2 weeks, after I updated M...
by spnoe
Mon May 27, 2019 7:14 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: Frequent Cinnamon 4 freezes running LM 19.1 Tessa
Replies: 12
Views: 1406

Re: Frequent Cinnamon 4 freezes running LM 19.1 Tessa

Random freezing seems to becoming a regular problem with Mint. About a year ago I had the same problem and it went on for some time. I thought it was dodgy memory card but no it turned out to be a problem with Mint, after an update all went back to normal. Now for the last 2 weeks, after I updated M...
by spnoe
Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:27 am
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Errores in Repository
Replies: 2
Views: 433

Errores in Repository

I have just installed MINT 15 and when I have tried to update I get this error; Failed to fetch http://packages.medibuntu.org/dists/raring/Release.gpg Something wicked happened resolving 'packages.medibuntu.org:http' (-11 - System error) Failed to fetch http://packages.medibuntu.org/dists/raring/fre...
by spnoe
Thu Feb 21, 2013 7:12 am
Forum: Sound
Topic: No sound via HDMI cable after new installation of Mint 14
Replies: 13
Views: 9884

Re: No sound via HDMI cable after new installation of Mint 1

This did not seem to work. It is frustrating as I am able to get Video over the HDMI.
by spnoe
Wed Feb 20, 2013 11:24 am
Forum: Sound
Topic: No sound via HDMI cable after new installation of Mint 14
Replies: 13
Views: 9884

Re: No sound via HDMI cable after new installation of Mint 1

Thank you so much TehGhodTrole. I will try this and post back if successful. Steve
by spnoe
Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:28 pm
Forum: Hardware Support
Topic: No AMD ATI Hdmi sound Mint 14 Cinnamon (SOLVED)
Replies: 6
Views: 4246

Re: No Hdmi sound Mint 14 Cinnamon

Well I finally found a solution to this long time annoying problem! I just wish I would have found this sooner. The fix was to add a custom kernel boot parameter. I changed GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash" TO GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash radeon.audio=1" This...
by spnoe
Tue Feb 19, 2013 10:55 am
Forum: Sound
Topic: No sound via HDMI cable after new installation of Mint 14
Replies: 13
Views: 9884

No sound via HDMI cable after new installation of Mint 14

No sound via HDMI cable after new installation of Mint 14. I am helping a friend who is new to Linux and has just installed Mint 14. He has an Asus PC with a Sapphire Radion HD 6000 sound card. The card is showing in the sound preferences and I have ensured that nothing is muted but no sound. I have...
by spnoe
Mon Feb 18, 2013 1:38 pm
Forum: Cinnamon
Topic: Linux Mint 14 Cinnamon - No Sound after Login
Replies: 13
Views: 24335

Re: Linux Mint 14 Cinnamon - No Sound after Login

...I found the problem! :D in alsamixer I saw that "auto mute" was on! After deactivating this, i hear sound in my speakers. After reboot i still have sound, and now, after 4 days and many reboots and shutdown i still have sound. RESOLVED Had the same issue also, Thanks, fixed it for me t...
by spnoe
Fri Jan 14, 2011 7:11 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: Key Scambler and security in Mint
Replies: 1
Views: 426

Key Scambler and security in Mint

In the past I have used a Key Scrambler in Windows 7, as I am concerned about information, passwords and other security information being collected by thieves. Is there such software for Linux Mint? or is there another method of protecting information when I use the computer and Firefox? Help and in...
by spnoe
Wed Jul 28, 2010 6:02 am
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: The definitive dual-booting guide
Replies: 38
Views: 39594

Re: The definitive dual-booting guide

Question: How to default startup with Windows XP in dual boot with Mint I have Windows XP Home on my laptop and have dual boot with Linux Mint. Everytime when I startup, it will default to open Linux on the menu and if I don't quickly select XP within a few seconds, it will automatically startup Li...
by spnoe
Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:42 am
Forum: Sound
Topic: Sound recording with microphone on Mint 7
Replies: 5
Views: 1388

Re: Sound recording with microphone on Mint 7

I think it is the standard HDA problem - look here You may have to test a whole bunch of alternatives Thank you Hussse, I tried your suggestion but no luck. The microphone icon under capture, recording, still has a cross through it despite me clicking it to activate the mic. Thanks anyway. Steve
by spnoe
Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:08 am
Forum: Sound
Topic: Sound recording with microphone on Mint 7
Replies: 5
Views: 1388

Re: Sound recording with microphone on Mint 7

Thank you gorzwx, as requested I send the output of your code. I hope it is of help. Steve stephen@stephen-desktop ~ $ sudo lshw -C multimedia [sudo] password for stephen: *-multimedia description: Audio device product: 82801G (ICH7 Family) High Definition Audio Controller vendor: Intel Corporation ...
by spnoe
Sun Sep 27, 2009 1:38 pm
Forum: Sound
Topic: Sound recording with microphone on Mint 7
Replies: 5
Views: 1388

Sound recording with microphone on Mint 7

I previously had the microphone working but now I have a problem in that the microphone icon under Volume control, Recording keeps getting muted. I click the mic icon to get rid of the X, come out of the screens and the mic ill not work; go back in to the Volume control and an x has appeared again. ...
by spnoe
Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:21 pm
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: Installing L Mint 7 on new laptop running Vista
Replies: 1
Views: 766

Installing L Mint 7 on new laptop running Vista

I have installed Linux flavours before but am confused by my new laptop partitions. The question is on which partition should I install Linux Mint 7. dev/sd1 (Blue box) Windows Vista (loader) 9.8 GB (yellow box) dev/sd2 Windows Vista (loader) 142.7 GB (pink Box) dev/sd3 Microsoft Windows XP Embedded...

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