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- Mon Jul 25, 2011 2:17 am
- Forum: Chat about Linux Mint
- Topic: why is linux always so pathetically slow?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 7220
Re: why is linux always so pathetically slow?
So many people always overlook the basics on power protection basics. Surge protectors ONLY protect against large surges. Micro surges happen in the dozens per day in areas with less then stellar power systems. Another myth is that a surge protector protects against lightning strikes, IT DOES NOT. L...
- Tue Jul 12, 2011 8:59 pm
- Forum: Newbie Questions
- Topic: LM11 x64 nvidia gforce 330m: adjust screen brightness
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3149
Re: LM11 x64 nvidia gforce 330m: adjust screen brightness
Didn't think it would work, but it was the last one I had on record lol.
Sorry man, I will dig some. Let ya know what I find.
Sorry man, I will dig some. Let ya know what I find.
- Tue Jul 12, 2011 2:56 pm
- Forum: Newbie Questions
- Topic: LM11 x64 nvidia gforce 330m: adjust screen brightness
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3149
Re: LM11 x64 nvidia gforce 330m: adjust screen brightness
Hi guys, I had the same problem, not being able to change the brightness. I did what you described, which brought me a little further, but still not to my full desire ;p I am now able to adjust the brightness, but it wont change until I restart my laptop. What I mean ist, that it doesnt change righ...
- Tue Jul 12, 2011 2:26 pm
- Forum: Software & Applications
- Topic: mint 11 various apps open Almost maximized
- Replies: 8
- Views: 915
Re: mint 11 various apps open Almost maximized
found the fix some time back
untick use decoration cropping in emerald.
untick use decoration cropping in emerald.
- Tue Jul 12, 2011 2:20 pm
- Forum: Introduce yourself
- Topic: To you girls!.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1445
Re: To you girls!.
You guys is so a typical and generic. Also very politically incorrect. You people rarely fit. Find my self saying things like Ladies and gents more often. or the more common guys and gals Never forget the classic "Y'all" haha . I use this one the most, seems to fit any occasion. :lol:
- Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:07 pm
- Forum: Releases & Announcements
- Topic: New Moderator
- Replies: 23
- Views: 21279
Re: New Moderator
stepping up in the world, grats buddy.
You also look to be doing a great job on LSF as mod to.
You also look to be doing a great job on LSF as mod to.
- Wed Jul 06, 2011 1:15 pm
- Forum: Artwork
- Topic: Quick wallpaper I made!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1219
Re: Quick wallpaper I made!
Hope ya don't mind, fixed a few things for ya.


- Wed Jul 06, 2011 12:30 am
- Forum: Installation & Boot
- Topic: Is THIS normal? Live CD Boot freeze / loop in a Toshiba A60
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2663
Re: Is THIS normal? Live CD Boot freeze / loop in a Toshiba
She's old, reckon mint 9 lts is a better fit.
- Tue Jul 05, 2011 5:31 pm
- Forum: Installation & Boot
- Topic: Is THIS normal? Live CD Boot freeze / loop in a Toshiba A60
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2663
Re: Is THIS normal? Boot freeze/loop live cd in a Toshiba
worth a try
can you list the 3rd systems hardware config please ?
can you list the 3rd systems hardware config please ?
- Tue Jul 05, 2011 4:48 pm
- Forum: Installation & Boot
- Topic: Is THIS normal? Live CD Boot freeze / loop in a Toshiba A60
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2663
Re: Is THIS normal?
I would try nomodeset and acpi=off
Look for the option to custom the boot options via live menu.
Look for the option to custom the boot options via live menu.
- Mon Jul 04, 2011 3:02 am
- Forum: Suggestions & New Ideas
- Topic: Jupiter Applet (CPU scaling + more)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8638
Re: Jupiter Applet (CPU scaling + more)
I have tried it several times, performance setting is only showing on 1 core. All others remain on demand.fewt wrote:Jupiter supports scaling an unimited number of cores.
I just not not see a way to use this to control each core and each thread.
Pity , would be nice to have it in one neat spot.
- Sat Jul 02, 2011 5:35 pm
- Forum: Installation & Boot
- Topic: [SOLVED] Windows Vista & Linux Mint 11 - newbie here
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3885
Re: Windows Vista & Linux Mint 11 - newbie here
No I changed the name kuz I was getting complaints I wasn't being fully loyal to other distro websites for using mint. Bunch of BS and I have for the most part separated my identity between the two now lol. Reckon Mint has finally filled my needs using it as my base. Far more simple building a stabl...
- Sat Jul 02, 2011 1:57 pm
- Forum: Installation & Boot
- Topic: [SOLVED] Windows Vista & Linux Mint 11 - newbie here
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3885
Re: Windows Vista & Linux Mint 11 - newbie here
all good bud I my self use a win 7 Linux mint 11 - custom built iso ultimate edition 3.0 beta Ubuntu 11.04 ultimate - custom built iso ultimate edition 2.9 On just system 1 lol 4 systems total Each have a large set of dual boots other then netbook and laptop is just a dual boot mint 11 custom ISO an...
- Sat Jul 02, 2011 1:48 pm
- Forum: Installation & Boot
- Topic: [SOLVED] Windows Vista & Linux Mint 11 - newbie here
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3885
Re: Windows Vista & Linux Mint 11 - newbie here
Shared docs and swap don't need to be primaries.SimonTS wrote:Sorry - but I have to ask, how have you managed to add another Primary partition when you already have 4 (Windows, Shared, Linux, swap)?
Only OS needs to be on primary
Shared docs and swap work fine as logical
- Sat Jul 02, 2011 1:36 pm
- Forum: Installation & Boot
- Topic: [SOLVED] Windows Vista & Linux Mint 11 - newbie here
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3885
Re: Windows Vista & Linux Mint 11 - newbie here
Don't get me wrong chief. I didn't mean to be rued or condescending. Like I said each to there own, I just think it is far to complicated for a rookie is all. Also I get why you do it this way bud, I just don't get why it should be needed for him is all. Yes he can add a new OS to the free space, I...
- Sat Jul 02, 2011 1:34 pm
- Forum: Installation & Boot
- Topic: [SOLVED] Windows Vista & Linux Mint 11 - newbie here
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3885
Re: Windows Vista & Linux Mint 11 - newbie here
Don't get me wrong chief. I didn't mean to be rued or condescending.
Like I said each to there own,
I just think it is far to complicated for a rookie is all.
Also I get why you do it this way bud, I just don't get why it should be needed for him is all.
Like I said each to there own,
I just think it is far to complicated for a rookie is all.
Also I get why you do it this way bud, I just don't get why it should be needed for him is all.
- Sat Jul 02, 2011 1:17 pm
- Forum: Installation & Boot
- Topic: [SOLVED] Windows Vista & Linux Mint 11 - newbie here
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3885
Re: Windows Vista & Linux Mint 11 - newbie here
What do i need this 100 GB Extended for ? you don't, I don't understand his setup, far more complicated then I like it. Each to there own. I just like simplified and effective. Ideal way to prepare for planed addition OS space is to leave free untouched space. 1. windows 2. shared docs from windows...
- Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:23 pm
- Forum: Installation & Boot
- Topic: [SOLVED] Windows Vista & Linux Mint 11 - newbie here
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3885
Re: Windows Vista & Linux Mint 11 - newbie here
sorry, should have typed back. Job turned out GREAT and as planed on my side. Dual boot win vista with Linux mint. (Vista was a license already installed on the PC) Retrofit to Linux mint 11 lol. Funny how Linux always runs better then its intended windows counterpart. Client I hear is raving happy....
- Sat Jul 02, 2011 1:39 am
- Forum: Newbie Questions
- Topic: Flash Drive isnt recognized
- Replies: 4
- Views: 500
Re: Flash Drive isnt recognized
What flash drive on what os ?
- Fri Jul 01, 2011 4:28 pm
- Forum: Installation & Boot
- Topic: [SOLVED] Windows Vista & Linux Mint 11 - newbie here
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3885
Re: Windows Vista & Linux Mint 11 - newbie here
name change of hinckley ?Habitual wrote:Hey Hinckley Utah
How'd you "rate" a name change?
Just curious.
it is a 140 year old town lol