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by libssd
Sat Oct 15, 2011 6:12 pm
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: entire system backup tool?
Replies: 11
Views: 1360

Re: entire system backup tool?

I'm a Remastersys fan, although it won't run unattended without doing some scripting. I have shot myself in the foot several times, and Remastersys has always allowed me to restore to my latest backup without drama. I tried Clonezilla, but it seemed like overkill for what I was doing.
by libssd
Sat Oct 15, 2011 6:03 pm
Forum: Releases & Announcements
Topic: Linux Mint 11 LXDE released!
Replies: 23
Views: 60495

Re: Linux Mint 11 LXDE released!

Question withdrawn.
by libssd
Thu Aug 25, 2011 8:26 pm
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: [SOLVED] Partioning
Replies: 8
Views: 1257

Re: Partioning

One of the best guides I have seen appeared on this forum 3 years ago: http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=11872
by libssd
Sun Jun 19, 2011 8:36 pm
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: Only two install options (Katya)
Replies: 9
Views: 1629

Re: Only two install options (Katya)

RedLeg's "your loss" comment was uncalled for and, as you observe, reflects an attitude that is all too common in linux-land. My primary distro is Ubuntu, with Linux Mint Debian Edition a distant second. For my hardware (Acer D150 netbook) everything works with Ubuntu, which has not been m...
by libssd
Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:18 pm
Forum: LMDE Archive
Topic: WEIGHT LOSS.......
Replies: 2
Views: 791

Re: WEIGHT LOSS.......

by libssd
Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:40 pm
Forum: Non-technical Questions
Topic: The stupid question....
Replies: 24
Views: 6320

Re: The stupid question....

deuZige wrote:Linux Mint is based on [D]ebian.... Why should i use Linux Mint and not the origional?
Best of both worlds: http://www.linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php
by libssd
Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:36 pm
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: Recomended distro for an old Laptop
Replies: 6
Views: 653

Re: Recomended distro for an old Laptop

Hi, I have an old Toshiba Satellite with 752 MB RAM, Celeron 2GHz, ATI Video Card, 60 GB HD. I installed on it Linux 10 GNome and its a bit sluggish; what Mint distro would be better for this laptop? Thx In my (limited) experience, LMDE seems quite a bit snappier than regular Mint. Joli OS (formerl...
by libssd
Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:21 pm
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: Super noob question, what is the super key?
Replies: 10
Views: 6776

Re: Supper noob question, what is the super key?

I'm making some hotkey and so and the superkey always appears. What is it. Is it like Shift, ctr, alt or something? Assuming your starting point is a computer that came with Windows installed, it's the key with a Windows logo. I didn't like using it as a modifier key, so I remapped it so that it to...
by libssd
Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:16 pm
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Failure to boot... and this is not the first time.
Replies: 9
Views: 1687

Re: Failure to boot... and this is not the first time.

Self-burned DVDs are - in my view - the single-worst storage media (as for reliability) that has been designed in the age of computing.... Must be a youngster. Clearly, you never experienced the joy of using an audiocassette as a storage medium. :twisted: Also, what are your computer specs? This is...
by libssd
Tue Feb 15, 2011 8:19 pm
Forum: Open Chat
Topic: How important is a fast hard drive, beyond basic 7200 rpm?
Replies: 12
Views: 2731

Re: How important is a fast hard drive, beyond basic 7200 rp

You might want to take a look at the new Seagate Momentus hybrid drives. Not quite as fast as a SSD, but substantially faster than a straight HDD. It's all about access time; I run Linux off a 32gb SSD, with access time around 0.27 ms.
by libssd
Mon Feb 14, 2011 11:16 pm
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: LMDE vs LM10
Replies: 15
Views: 1856

Re: LMDE vs LM10

But, really, why should I change to LMDE, besides the rolling side? While I don't have benchmarks to prove it, LMDE "feels" faster than regular Mint. Ubuntu 10.04 is my "production" distro; LMDE is my sandbox. For reasons I still do not understand, every time I want to apply upd...
by libssd
Mon Feb 14, 2011 11:11 pm
Forum: Hardware Support
Topic: SSD and TRIM -- updating kernel
Replies: 3
Views: 1437

Re: SSD and TRIM -- updating kernel

I have an OCZ 32gb SSD on which I run Ubuntu 10.04. After 2 firmware upgrades, the SSD now supports Trim, but I cannot honestly say I ever noticed (or measured) any difference in performance, with or without Trim, over the past 10 months.
by libssd
Thu Feb 03, 2011 8:39 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: best non-mint distro
Replies: 61
Views: 7802

Re: best non-mint distro

after a little research im thinking i might try opensuse. i wont bother with debian cuz i might as well just use LMDE. anyone here tried it before? any good? i have read reviews saying its wonderful and reviews saying its crap so i just wanna get in a few opinions. also keep ur favs coming im gonna...
by libssd
Wed Feb 02, 2011 8:55 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: best non-mint distro
Replies: 61
Views: 7802

Re: best non-mint distro

The real answer is "Whatever floats your boat, and works on your hardware." For me, on an Acer D150 netbook, Ubuntu 10.04 is my primary Linux distribution; everything works, and I like the UI. LMDE is my sandbox, mostly to learn additional skills. I am not particularly fond of the Mint men...
by libssd
Wed Feb 02, 2011 8:47 pm
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: login automatically
Replies: 12
Views: 1182

Re: login automatically

I set password control in the BIOS of my netbook, so Linux automatic login doesn't provide any security risks that I am uncomfortable with.
  • Install LMDE with "no password required" option
  • Menu > Control Centre > Login Screen
  • Login as .... automatically
by libssd
Thu Jan 27, 2011 9:41 am
Forum: Open Chat
Topic: Do you run Linux as your sole operating system?
Replies: 273
Views: 50469

Re: Do you run Linux as your sole operating system?

Sole? No. Primary? Yes. Three computers, from oldest to newest: 1) iMac G5. It just keeps on ticking, although the obsolete PowerPC processor limits what can be done with it. Essential for iTunes/iPod, and running MS Entourage e-mail client that is required to access e-mail at my former place of emp...
by libssd
Wed Jan 26, 2011 11:33 pm
Forum: LMDE Archive
Topic: [RESOLVED]Could not apply Changes! Fix broken packages first
Replies: 14
Views: 21955

Re: [RESOLVED]Could not apply Changes! Fix broken packages f

Does my thread sound similar to what you're experiencing? http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=141&t=64892 It only occurs within mintUpdate. Running anything from the terminal is applied successfully. Mine is caused, I believe, by the addition of extra repositories to the system. Specifi...
by libssd
Wed Jan 26, 2011 11:29 pm
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: Which edition on netbook?
Replies: 5
Views: 1018

Re: Which edition on netbook?

You will get lots of opinions. I started with Mint 9, and switched to Linux Mint Debian Edition, which is evolving rapidly, and seems to run well on minimal hardware. I'm running LMDE on an Acer AA1 D150 netbook, installed on an 8gb SDHC memory card, with acceptable performance. No significant probl...
by libssd
Wed Jan 26, 2011 11:17 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux Mint
Topic: I am disappoint.
Replies: 16
Views: 2056

Re: I am disappoint.

@Hawkpaw: A detailed description of your hardware would be useful. Without that, people can only guess or make snarky comments. Note, however, that the forum rules specifically say: Please do not post support questions here . If you want help solving your problems, this is the wrong place. The Hardw...

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