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The Changelogs in Synaptic Package Manager are same as Update Manager. I find it confusing the changelog for the kernel is listed under a different update, the kernel headers for development. However thank you for explaining.

AndyMH wrote: ↑

Sun May 03, 2020 8:14 am

or follow their instructions for debian based systems installation

Does that add a PPA?

In Update Manager the Changelog for security updates list the security problems it will fix. However the Changelog for The Linux kernel update contains no information. How can I view actual changelog for Linux kernel update to discover if it contains security fixes? Thank you.

How can I run Linux Mint in a virtual machine? Should I install Virtualbox in Software Manager?

What it does not install by default is the samba server package ( samba ) or the samba client utility ( smbclient ). Thank you for your help. Update Manager lists for me an available update samba . This update affects the following installed packages: includes smbclient How may I discover when did ...

Does Linux Mint 19.3 Cinnamon include Samba installed default?

I suppose I can ignore

To prevent installing Flatpaks without a password log in as a Standard user.

After I installed updates Update Manager view information has, 04.01@04:50 ++ Will install mintmenu 04.01@04:50 ++ Ready to launch synaptic (synaptic:2506): Gtk-CRITICAL **: 04:50:49.730: gtk_widget_hide: assertion 'GTK_IS_WIDGET (widget)' failed 04.01@04:53 ++ Return code:0 04.01@04:53 ++ Install f...

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Every time I launch Nemo the Home folder is collapsed in Treeview. Can I change this?

With multiple user accounts do you need to install updates in each account?

No? I assume no.

Can I change the icon for devices such as SSD and USB drive?

Thank you

I see in Logs these errors

For Firefox is it reasonable to use AppArmor instead of Firejail? Is there a tutorial?

fabien85 wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 10, 2020 10:14 am

I would be much more worried about windows writing to your Linux partitions, without asking.

I am. However Linux Mint drive is not mounted in Windows and I don't think Windows will access unmounted drive or mount the drive on its own so perhaps it is safe.

pbear wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 10, 2020 11:49 am

What is the scenario you're trying to protect against?

Well meaning software that does some thing with all drives. Well meaning software with bugs. User mistakes. Malware.

Thank you for the help. I suppose it can not be done.

I have a MS Windows hard drive on my computer. Are there more steps to prevent Linux Mint processes from reading or writing to the Windows hard drive?