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by wilbobob
Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:12 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: How do i map a NAS folder using NFS on my stationary computer (server) ?
Replies: 7
Views: 209

Re: How do i map a NAS folder using NFS on my stationary computer (server) ?

This is the guide I used to do what you want to do https://www.learnlinux.tv/how-to-set-up-an-nfs-server-on-ubuntu-complete-with-autofs/ The autofs addition means that the server is not connected full time but only when needed I messed it up a couple of times by trying to put server steps in the cli...
by wilbobob
Sun Jan 23, 2022 9:35 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: [Solved] would appreciate suggestions for emailing large files
Replies: 13
Views: 1110

Re: would appreciate suggestions for emailing large files

+1 for Wetransfer works well and is easy
by wilbobob
Mon Aug 30, 2021 9:03 am
Forum: Printers & Scanners
Topic: (SOLVED: (ed:NOT.11 kern!) shorter USB?, different hub?) printers either 5012 communication error or says printed but
Replies: 21
Views: 1680

Re: printers either 5012 communication error or says printed but didn't

This may not be what you need to hear, but I have the same printer and it works fine in a Linux only environment, Wireless WPS set up was hard as it can't tolerate wifi -g or -n. You have to slow the router down to -b speeds. Once set up it will connect and print at faster speeds. I suspect that thi...
by wilbobob
Fri Aug 13, 2021 1:25 pm
Forum: Open Chat
Topic: What grinds your gears? (split off from: changing the linux mint icon on the task bar)
Replies: 51
Views: 3447

Re: What grinds your gears? (split off from: changing the linux mint icon on the task bar)

I mostly just lurk here, but still get exasperated at the entitled angry and the downright bad mannered. But mostly I get heartened by the kindness and willingness of the majority to do the best they can. And when someone does what Moem just did, point out that there is an arrow where I hadn't seen ...
by wilbobob
Mon Mar 22, 2021 5:32 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: Regarding porting of Warpinator
Replies: 1
Views: 158

Re: Regarding porting of Warpinator

It's here and been replied to
viewtopic.php?f=120&t=345513
by wilbobob
Tue Mar 02, 2021 10:22 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: Linux Computer Doesn't Stay Shut Down [SOLVED]
Replies: 5
Views: 1476

Re: Linux Computer Doesn't Stay Shut Down

It may be of no relevance to your problem, but I used to have exactly the same problem as you. I discovered that my computer would always reboot if I left my USB connected printer turned on when shutting down. I never got to the cause of the problem or find out how to stop it happening other than th...
by wilbobob
Fri Feb 19, 2021 2:19 pm
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: [SOLVED] I cannot verify integrity of 20.1 cinnamon mirrors. I have downloaded 6 mirrors so far.
Replies: 121
Views: 5131

Re: I cannot verify integrity of 20.1 cinnamon mirrors. I have downloaded 6 mirrors so far.

I have forgotten the little I knew about Windows, but if I were checking sha256 numbers on an ISO downloaded in Mint I would cd to the Downloads folder before running the check. So no path information in the check, just the ISO folder name. I notice that in the guidance here https://forums.linuxmint...
by wilbobob
Tue Jan 26, 2021 11:30 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: System Crash After Update - ACPI BIOS Error (bug)
Replies: 8
Views: 1229

Re: System Crash After Update - ACPI BIOS Error (bug)

I think TAB means the keyboard key with tab written on it
by wilbobob
Mon Jan 11, 2021 1:55 pm
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: VIDEO_TS conversion to playable file
Replies: 5
Views: 893

Re: VIDEO_TS conversion to playable file

Handbrake will probably do what you need. Its in the Software Manager
by wilbobob
Sun Jan 10, 2021 7:39 am
Forum: Chat about Linux Mint
Topic: Describe linux mint in 1 word
Replies: 72
Views: 8380

Re: Describe linux mint in 1 word

Home
by wilbobob
Sun Jan 10, 2021 7:36 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: Signal Messenger app
Replies: 12
Views: 1336

Re: Signal Messenger app

I have it on my 19.3 Cinnamon machine. It works fine. Can't comment on security on this or any other application as I'm a user, not an expert, but if you accept that the Android app is secure then it seems reasonable to believe the Linux one is probably OK. Be aware that the Linux app is not a stand...
by wilbobob
Thu Dec 24, 2020 9:37 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: Lenovo BIOS Update needs windows to work
Replies: 11
Views: 902

Re: Lenovo BIOS Update needs windows to work

I get the same message on startup on my Lenovo G575. From the googling I did in efforts to find out what it all means I found several references to code that would prevent the message without making any change to the reason for the message. Some references that said it was an indication that the cpu...
by wilbobob
Sat Dec 19, 2020 4:32 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: Remote file transfer
Replies: 3
Views: 342

Re: Remote file transfer

A Nextcloud server will do what you want. https://nextcloud.com/ I've had one set up for local use only, but it is designed for remote access. I'm not sure if the free version is open to multiple users. There are lots of videos on Youtube showing setup.
by wilbobob
Sat Sep 26, 2020 9:20 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: [SOLVED] where's the "make link"?
Replies: 16
Views: 2348

Re: where's the "make link"?

krauster wrote: Fri Sep 25, 2020 9:26 pm Mint 19.3 Cinnamon
I'm on 19.3 Cinnamon. Right click doesn't work for me either, but if I left click to select then click on Edit in the top menu the make link is there in th dropdown menu.

Bob
by wilbobob
Thu Sep 24, 2020 8:42 am
Forum: Open Chat
Topic: [Desperate] Is it possible to read SMS when the SIM is installed inside a Router ?
Replies: 4
Views: 520

Re: [Desperate] Is it possible to read SMS when the SIM is installed inside a Router ?

I get an sms to my 4G router every month to remind me that my bill is ready to view. I just log into the router (in my case 192.168.0.1) and find the sms through the router menu's. Have you tried this? I can't give you any guidance on your router.
by wilbobob
Fri Jul 10, 2020 3:02 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Hello all
Replies: 4
Views: 564

Re: Hello all

Hi ftmike
Welcome to the forums, you're among friends here, relax and enjoy
Wilbobob
by wilbobob
Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:35 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: My first major version upgrade
Replies: 14
Views: 1304

Re: My first major version upgrade

Hello Frmb. Are you still running the version of Mint that you installed in 2016?
Posting the results from running inxi -Fxz in the Terminal will help others advise on your best course of action.
Bob
by wilbobob
Mon Mar 23, 2020 4:25 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: accidental selection and deletion ANNOYING!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 2628

Re: accidental selection and deletion ANNOYING!!!

Hi Badmedicine. You shouldn't feel alone in experiencing random selections while typing on your laptop, I have the same on my Lenovo G575 but it clearly doesn't bug me as much as it does you. I'm pretty certain that in most cases it's when I've brushed across the touchpad. I notice that in Preferenc...
by wilbobob
Wed Mar 18, 2020 2:38 pm
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: SOLVED Exchange /dev/sda and /dev/sdb Necessary? Possible?
Replies: 4
Views: 964

Re: SOLVED Exchange /dev/sda and /dev/sdb Necessary? Possible?

Drat. Sorry Flemur I didn't see your first reply that arrived while I was composing my second. But you did make me realise that I was searching the wrong question. Should have been how to move /home. (accepting that renaming sda and sdb can't be done) I followed the procedure here https://www.makete...

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