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by historyb
Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:35 pm
Forum: Other topics
Topic: import module into python 3
Replies: 1
Views: 1049

import module into python 3

Hello, I have looked all over the net for answers and I can not seem to find any. I am using LM 16. I need to import a module (graphics.py) into python 3 and I put the module in /usr/lib/python3/dist-packages and when I type import grapics.py (the module) I get this error: Traceback (most recent cal...
by historyb
Thu Dec 06, 2012 7:04 pm
Forum: Cinnamon
Topic: 1.6.7: Desktop icons are gone, missing setting in options
Replies: 52
Views: 46441

Re: 1.6.7: Desktop icons are gone, missing setting in option

Tried both options and they didn't work :(
by historyb
Sat Dec 01, 2012 8:42 pm
Forum: Cinnamon
Topic: 1.6.7: Desktop icons are gone, missing setting in options
Replies: 52
Views: 46441

Re: 1.6.7: Desktop icons are gone, missing setting in option

I have the same problem. I unchecked Caribou in Startup and today the icons are back, not sure if that is a solution or not yet,
by historyb
Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:52 pm
Forum: Cinnamon
Topic: Desktop icons and setting not working ?!
Replies: 2
Views: 1532

Re: Desktop icons and setting not working ?!

Same thing happened to me but I do not have nautilus installed
by historyb
Thu Nov 01, 2012 5:49 pm
Forum: Cinnamon
Topic: Trash can
Replies: 4
Views: 14900

Re: Trash can

Thank you, it was not instaled but I got it there now :). Tried that and it did not work
by historyb
Thu Nov 01, 2012 5:28 pm
Forum: Cinnamon
Topic: Trash can
Replies: 4
Views: 14900

Trash can

I aam using LM 13 Cinnamon Desktop and I was wondering how to put the trash can icon on the desktop. :)
by historyb
Fri Mar 25, 2011 3:36 pm
Forum: Xfce
Topic: Debian Xfce Edition RC approved
Replies: 121
Views: 22859

Re: Debian Xfce Edition RC approved

jeffreyC wrote:The Realtek wireless is one that uses non-free firmware, if you have a way to install that it should work then.
Thank you :)
by historyb
Fri Mar 25, 2011 2:30 pm
Forum: Xfce
Topic: Debian Xfce Edition RC approved
Replies: 121
Views: 22859

Re: Debian Xfce Edition RC approved

I tried it and it will not work with my wireless. All new distros expect ubuntu and the derivates don't work with it. The wireless is an Realtek SemiConductor Wireless
by historyb
Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:35 pm
Forum: Releases & Announcements
Topic: Linux Mint 8 Helena RC1 released!
Replies: 90
Views: 37948

Re: Linux Mint 8 Helena RC1 released!

ralph wrote:historyb

All you have to do is press enter to keep going
Tried that many times, no go.
by historyb
Sat Nov 14, 2009 5:32 pm
Forum: Releases & Announcements
Topic: Linux Mint 8 Helena RC1 released!
Replies: 90
Views: 37948

Re: Linux Mint 8 Helena RC1 released!

I'm looking forward to the 64-bit Mint 8, but after a very bad experience with Ubuntu 9.10, I'm nervous about it. Karmic has a MAJOR, show-stopping bug involving the Nvidia video drivers. After getting left at a flickering login prompt with no X a few times and not finding a workable solution to th...
by historyb
Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:37 pm
Forum: Releases & Announcements
Topic: Linux Mint 8 Helena RC1 released!
Replies: 90
Views: 37948

Re: Linux Mint 8 Helena RC1 released!

lexon wrote: I vaguely remember that happening to me only once. I ignored the login page. I think I just hit enter.
I hit enter went right back to login, tried in virtual box worked fine there
lexon wrote:You cannot damage the present OS you are using as you have not tried to do an install yet.

lex
Oh I know that.
by historyb
Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:18 pm
Forum: Releases & Announcements
Topic: Linux Mint 8 Helena RC1 released!
Replies: 90
Views: 37948

Re: Linux Mint 8 Helena RC1 released!

rsadix wrote:historyb,

did you try just waiting. the login screen is there, but I don't think it really is looking for your input.

patience grasshopper.
Yes, it will not go further than the login screen. It is waiting for an input
by historyb
Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:56 pm
Forum: Releases & Announcements
Topic: Linux Mint 8 Helena RC1 released!
Replies: 90
Views: 37948

Re: Linux Mint 8 Helena RC1 released!

I just tried Linux Mint 8 Helena RC1 and it bootup all the way to the login screen. Then I could not login, it keep asking me for a user name. I tried Mint, guest and nothing worked. I am not trying to be smart. Did you write down the user name and password when installing Mint 8 and use those? lex...
by historyb
Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:06 pm
Forum: Releases & Announcements
Topic: Linux Mint 8 Helena RC1 released!
Replies: 90
Views: 37948

Re: Linux Mint 8 Helena RC1 released!

I just tried Linux Mint 8 Helena RC1 and it bootup all the way to the login screen. Then I could not login, it keep asking me for a user name. I tried Mint, guest and nothing worked.
by historyb
Wed Dec 24, 2008 6:43 pm
Forum: Releases & Announcements
Topic: Merry Christmas to you all!
Replies: 35
Views: 18711

Re: Merry Christmas to you all!

Merry Christmas All!!!!!!

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by historyb
Mon Dec 15, 2008 7:08 pm
Forum: Hardware Support
Topic: Automount of internal Hard drive
Replies: 1
Views: 1101

Automount of internal Hard drive

Hi,

I hope this is the right place to post this. I was wondering if the new mint can easily automount an extra hard drive?
by historyb
Wed Dec 03, 2008 5:55 pm
Forum: Suggestions & Feedback
Topic: Let mintDesktop automount disks again
Replies: 13
Views: 3035

Re: Let mintDesktop automount disks again

It would be great to have automount back, in other Distros it's done in a gui.
by historyb
Wed Jun 25, 2008 12:46 pm
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Simple CompizConfig Settings issues
Replies: 3
Views: 1203

Re: Simple CompizConfig Settings issues

I fixed it by uninstall compiz-core which uninstalled everything needed, hope this helps. :)
by historyb
Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:36 pm
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Simple CompizConfig Settings issues
Replies: 3
Views: 1203

Re: Simple CompizConfig Settings issues

I would like to know to how to turn this off.
by historyb
Mon Sep 17, 2007 4:10 pm
Forum: Releases & Announcements
Topic: Should the Update-Manager be installed by default?
Replies: 51
Views: 22127

Are you going to apologize for leveling a baseless accusation against the people working hard to bring you a free OS? Apology accepted. No, I'm not, there was no baseless accusations, just questions. But instead of taking time to see what I really wrote you busted in like a bull in a china shop wit...

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