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by arminius
Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:57 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Getting an error message when I use steam.
Replies: 7
Views: 132

Re: Getting an error message when I use steam.

Ok, found this at https://www.protondb.com/app/1154840?device=pc "Disable Direct2D GPU shader Scale effect in ~/.steam/steam/steamapps/common/Shadow Empire/direct2d.txt by setting true to false on both lines." This solved the immediate problem, the game opens up as normal. But the scaling ...
by arminius
Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:33 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Getting an error message when I use steam.
Replies: 7
Views: 132

Re: Getting an error message when I use steam.

spamegg wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2024 2:43 am What does ProtonDB say about that game?
You might want to contact Steam for support (or a refund?)
Never knew this existed, It's status is Gold.
There are a few people who got it working, none are on Linux Mint though.
I'll try some of their solutions anyway and post my results.
by arminius
Thu Apr 04, 2024 11:18 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Getting an error message when I use steam.
Replies: 7
Views: 132

Re: Getting an error message when I use steam.

spamegg wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2024 12:29 pm Can you try different Proton versions? Right-click on game in Library, Properties, Compatibility, "Force a proton version" then try them one by one.
Yeah I've tried them all.
The error changes but it's always at the same spot.
by arminius
Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:45 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Getting an error message when I use steam.
Replies: 7
Views: 132

Getting an error message when I use steam.

System specs System: Kernel: 5.15.0-101-generic x86_64 bits: 64 compiler: gcc v: 11.4.0 Desktop: Cinnamon 6.0.4 tk: GTK 3.24.33 wm: muffin dm: LightDM Distro: Linux Mint 21.3 Virginia base: Ubuntu 22.04 jammy Machine: Type: Desktop Mobo: ASUSTeK model: H110M-A/M.2 v: Rev X.0x serial: <superuser requ...
by arminius
Mon Jun 19, 2023 9:20 pm
Forum: Networking
Topic: WAVlink wifi access point not working
Replies: 3
Views: 201

Re: WAVlink wifi access point not working

System: Kernel: 5.15.0-75-generic x86_64 bits: 64 compiler: gcc v: 11.3.0 Desktop: Cinnamon 5.6.8 tk: GTK 3.24.33 wm: muffin dm: LightDM Distro: Linux Mint 21.1 Vera base: Ubuntu 22.04 jammy Machine: Type: Desktop Mobo: ASUSTeK model: H110M-A/M.2 v: Rev X.0x serial: <superuser required> UEFI: Ameri...
by arminius
Tue Jun 13, 2023 10:26 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: WAVlink wifi access point not working
Replies: 3
Views: 201

Re: WAVlink wifi access point not working

bump
by arminius
Mon Jun 12, 2023 10:48 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: Colors Gliched (after a punch on the laptop keyboard)
Replies: 3
Views: 115

Re: Colors Gliched (after a punch on the laptop keyboard)

I doubt this is a software issue, probably hardware.
You'll probably need to get a tech to look at it.
by arminius
Mon Jun 12, 2023 10:41 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: WAVlink wifi access point not working
Replies: 3
Views: 201

WAVlink wifi access point not working

So I posted this previously. https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=368431 And the current solution no longer works. I tried the previous solution from the start of that thread, just incase it worked again. But no, neither solution is working. Why does Linux mint hate my WAVlink so much? Anywa...
by arminius
Sun Jun 11, 2023 11:14 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: WIFI not working on LENOVO laptop, running Linux Mint 21.1
Replies: 3
Views: 1119

Re: WIFI not working on LENOVO laptop, running Linux Mint 21.1

JeremyB wrote: Sun Jun 11, 2023 11:07 am Since it is a Lenovo, go into BIOS settings and see if wifi/WLAN is enabled. The info you posted shows a Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth device, so there should be a wifi device
The bios seemed unchanged, I reset it to default just in case.
Alas it hasn't solved the problem.
by arminius
Sun Jun 11, 2023 10:38 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: WIFI not working on LENOVO laptop, running Linux Mint 21.1
Replies: 3
Views: 1119

WIFI not working on LENOVO laptop, running Linux Mint 21.1

Got a Lenovo laptop that was slow when I bough it brand new, now it's old and extremely slow. But lately I can't use any WiFi at all. Here are the specs and screenshots. System: Kernel: 5.15.0-73-generic x86_64 bits: 64 compiler: gcc v: 11.3.0 Desktop: Cinnamon 5.6.8 tk: GTK 3.24.33 wm: muffin dm: L...
by arminius
Mon Apr 24, 2023 6:17 am
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: Error 100 trying to mintupgrade to Linux mint 21
Replies: 2
Views: 406

Error 100 trying to mintupgrade to Linux mint 21

Keep getting the following return code. Error - Return code: 100 The actual upgrade tool says "Your package cache can't refresh correctly. Run 'apt update' and fix the errors it displays. It doesn't display any errors. I'm following these instructions https://linuxmint-user-guide.readthedocs.io...
by arminius
Wed Aug 24, 2022 8:24 pm
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Can't create a swap file
Replies: 6
Views: 667

Re: Can't create a swap file

Looking like I'll just have to give ZFS the flick.
by arminius
Wed Aug 24, 2022 8:23 pm
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Can't create a swap file
Replies: 6
Views: 667

Re: Can't create a swap file

I've always followed these instructions as they have never failed me, but I haven't used ZFS yet though with the instructions below: https://www.fosslinux.com/1064/how-to-create-or-add-a-swap-partition-in-ubuntu-and-linux-mint.htm Sorry, I'm still getting the bit about there being holes. user@compu...
by arminius
Wed Aug 24, 2022 8:14 pm
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Can't create a swap file
Replies: 6
Views: 667

Re: Can't create a swap file

Does zfs just not support swap files?
by arminius
Wed Aug 24, 2022 8:12 pm
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Can't create a swap file
Replies: 6
Views: 667

Re: Can't create a swap file

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user@Computer:~$ df -hT /var
Filesystem               Type  Size  Used Avail Use% Mounted on
rpool/ROOT/ubuntu_7keeuo zfs   891G   33G  858G   4% /
by arminius
Wed Aug 24, 2022 7:56 pm
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Can't create a swap file
Replies: 6
Views: 667

Can't create a swap file

user specs System: Kernel: 5.15.0-46-generic x86_64 bits: 64 compiler: gcc v: 11.2.0 Desktop: Cinnamon 5.4.11 tk: GTK 3.24.33 wm: Mutter dm: LightDM Distro: Linux Mint 21 Vanessa base: Ubuntu 22.04 jammy Machine: Type: Desktop Mobo: ASUSTeK model: H110M-A/M.2 v: Rev X.0x serial: <superuser required>...
by arminius
Tue Feb 22, 2022 1:40 am
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Problem running an old game on Steam.
Replies: 1
Views: 576

Problem running an old game on Steam.

Not sure if I should be posting this on here or a steam forum. Specs. System: Kernel: 5.4.0-100-generic x86_64 bits: 64 compiler: gcc v: 9.3.0 Desktop: Cinnamon 5.2.7 wm: muffin dm: LightDM Distro: Linux Mint 20.3 Una base: Ubuntu 20.04 focal Machine: Type: Desktop Mobo: ASUSTeK model: H110M-A/M.2 v...
by arminius
Mon Feb 21, 2022 1:52 am
Forum: Graphics Cards & Monitors
Topic: (SOLVED)Problem with video card and two monitors.
Replies: 14
Views: 776

Re: (SOLVED)Problem with video card and two monitors.

user@Computer:~$ glxinfo -B name of display: :0 display: :0 screen: 0 direct rendering: Yes Memory info (GL_NVX_gpu_memory_info): Dedicated video memory: 4096 MB Total available memory: 4096 MB Currently available dedicated video memory: 3337 MB OpenGL vendor string: NVIDIA Corporation OpenGL rende...

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