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by bob466
Tue Oct 06, 2020 8:45 pm
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Effect of deleting old snapshots in Timeshift?
Replies: 38
Views: 14820

Re: Effect of deleting old snapshots in Timeshift?

At the end of the month I'll delete all but the last two Snapshots...with no ill effects. https://yoursmiles.org/msmile/fun/m0114.gif You're not deleting the Operating System...just a snapshot of it...just like System Restore in Windows...only better. https://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/rulez/t2034.gif
by bob466
Tue Oct 06, 2020 8:28 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: linux mint cinnamon
Replies: 6
Views: 471

Re: linux mint cinnamon

Hello all People are always asking me why Linux Mint cinnamon is slow and glitchy. When i ask how much memory they have they tell me 2g. Linux Mint cinnamon requires 4g. If you do your research you can find a Linux that will work on 2gig. Minimum requirements... 1GB RAM (2GB recommended for a comfo...
by bob466
Tue Oct 06, 2020 8:12 pm
Forum: Open Chat
Topic: How Do I - Windows Install
Replies: 20
Views: 1263

Re: How Do I - Windows Install

When you buy a copy of Windows...you do not own it and Microsoft can cancel your licence anytime they wish...for any reason. https://www.animoticons.com/files/emotions/teasing-smiley-faces/54.gif You can use Virtualbox to install Windows but you still need a key. :x I'm sure if you do a search with ...
by bob466
Tue Oct 06, 2020 12:18 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: copying a picture to the desktop
Replies: 9
Views: 724

Re: copying a picture to the desktop

Have you tried...'Save image as" or copy and paste ? Image

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by bob466
Mon Oct 05, 2020 10:09 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: How do you remember bits of sudo code?
Replies: 49
Views: 8203

Re: How do you remember bits of sudo code?

It's very simple...write them down. http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/happy/happy0006.gif Not only commands but also if you find a fix to any problem you might have write it down as well..ie How to rename a Flash Drive or How to install a Printer and Scanner and many more. :D Always have a another ...
by bob466
Mon Oct 05, 2020 9:45 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: [Solved] Best Linux tutorial for newcomers?
Replies: 17
Views: 1185

Re: Best Linux tutorial for newcomers?

Forget Tutorials and Books...if you can install an Operating System...then this Forum is all you need. :D Even if you can't install an OS...you'll find all the help you will ever need right here on the Forum. Image
by bob466
Mon Oct 05, 2020 9:33 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux Mint
Topic: Installing Linux on a work comp....Do you tell your boss?
Replies: 47
Views: 4204

Re: Installing Linux on a work comp....Do you tell your boss?

Since you don't own the computer...you have no right to install anything without permission. Image
by bob466
Mon Oct 05, 2020 9:22 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Eternal Student of all things UNIX/Linux/Minty
Replies: 15
Views: 1401

Re: Eternal Student of all things UNIX/Linux/Minty

Welcome to the Forum. :D
by bob466
Fri Oct 02, 2020 8:12 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: decided to go mint
Replies: 10
Views: 652

Re: decided to go mint

Welcome to the Forum. :D
by bob466
Thu Oct 01, 2020 5:31 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Hello
Replies: 8
Views: 507

Re: Hello

Welcome to the Forum. :D
by bob466
Thu Oct 01, 2020 5:30 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: old man new to Linux Mint
Replies: 7
Views: 709

Re: old man new to Linux Mint

Welcome to the Forum. :D
by bob466
Thu Oct 01, 2020 5:27 am
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Win 7 Migration: Backup
Replies: 5
Views: 237

Re: Win 7 Migration: Backup

I'm in the process of moving from Win 7 to Linux. I will continue to run some programs in a VM. I am trying to research my backup options and as with everything Linux it is a rabbit hole. I currently use Macrium Reflect which very simply and easily allows me to back up and restore at the partition ...
by bob466
Tue Sep 29, 2020 9:28 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Introductions
Replies: 7
Views: 671

Re: Introductions

Welcome to the Forum. :D
by bob466
Tue Sep 29, 2020 9:27 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: From Coasta rica
Replies: 7
Views: 531

Re: From Coasta rica

Welcome to the Forum. :D
by bob466
Tue Sep 29, 2020 9:26 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Hi LinuxMint forum
Replies: 6
Views: 524

Re: Hi LinuxMint forum

Welcome to the Forum. :D
by bob466
Tue Sep 29, 2020 9:21 pm
Forum: Open Chat
Topic: [SOLVED] Reinstalling Windows 10
Replies: 29
Views: 1417

Re: Reinstalling Windows 10

If Linux Mint is too hard...why do Windows users need help getting back to Windows https://www.picgifs.com/emoticons/smileys-and-emoticons/confused/smileys-confused-389931.gif on a Linux Forum of all places. https://www.picgifs.com/emoticons/smileys-and-emoticons/confused/smileys-confused-768504.gi...
by bob466
Tue Sep 29, 2020 5:44 am
Forum: Chat about Linux Mint
Topic: change dvd video format
Replies: 4
Views: 450

Re: change dvd video format

Yes there is...both HandBrake and Avidemux will do what you want and are available from the Software Manager. :D
by bob466
Tue Sep 29, 2020 5:01 am
Forum: Open Chat
Topic: [SOLVED] Reinstalling Windows 10
Replies: 29
Views: 1417

Re: Reinstalling Windows 10

If Linux Mint is too hard...why do Windows users need help getting back to Windows https://www.picgifs.com/emoticons/smileys-and-emoticons/confused/smileys-confused-389931.gif on a Linux Forum of all places. https://www.picgifs.com/emoticons/smileys-and-emoticons/confused/smileys-confused-768504.gif
by bob466
Mon Sep 28, 2020 5:31 am
Forum: Open Chat
Topic: Computer?
Replies: 56
Views: 3015

Re: Computer?

by bob466
Mon Sep 28, 2020 5:22 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: How to fix the usb mouse?
Replies: 6
Views: 799

Re: How to fix the usb mouse?

I'm using a corded mouse right now...works just fine. :D I've also used cordless mice with out any problems...have you tried a different mouse ? Image

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