Re: [lubuntu-users] [lubuntu-devel] Lu 20.10 seems to be very slow to boot & log in???

             >   757ms systemd-fsck@dev-disk-by\x2duuid-67E3\x2d17ED.service               >   675ms snapd.seeded.service              >   663ms systemd-sysusers.service              >   563ms keyboard-setup.service              >   551ms systemd-journald.service      " On Mon, Aug 17,

[lubuntu-users] Fwd: Re: [lubuntu-devel] Lu 20.10 seems to be very slow to boot & log in???

Forwarding to the list, I have no idea. Forwarded Message Subject: Re: [lubuntu-devel] Lu 20.10 seems to be very slow to boot & log in??? Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2020 07:57:26 -0700 From: Fritz Hudnut To: James Lockie James: Seems like running Lu apt yeste

Re: [lubuntu-users] Going "Alpha" aka "Disco Inferno" on it . . . some things different, some not

. . (Inferno, get it?)  And, in the comparo they didn't seem radically different . . . so I went with (Alpha) Inferno . . . and all went well . . . back into my previous user /home and all that stuff was fine. So, reason for posting, in both the latest version of 18.10 and in the new 19.04

[lubuntu-users] remembering file dialog size

I'm using lubuntu-18.10 and the file dialogs don't remember there size. FeatherPad Scanlite Screenshot LibreOffice probably others. Firefox and Thunderbird seem to. Has anyone else seen this? -- Lubuntu-users mailing list Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https:

[lubuntu-users] pcmanfm-qt in 18.10

If I "preserve settings for this folder", is there a way to make that the default for subfolders? Is there a way to get a global default? -- Lubuntu-users mailing list Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/lubuntu-users

[lubuntu-users] number of desktops in 18.10

The number of desktops defaults to 4. How do I change the number? -- Lubuntu-users mailing list Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/lubuntu-users

[lubuntu-users] shutdown widget for 18.10

I would like to be able to shutdown my computer quickly. Is there a way to add a shutdown widget to the panel? -- Lubuntu-users mailing list Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/lubuntu-users

[lubuntu-users] 18.10 shutdown just reboots

I installed lubuntu-18.10 (not an upgrade) and it always reboots when I try to shut it down (18.04 worked). I tried shutting down when logged in and it reboots. I tried doing a shutdown after logging off and it reboots. I tried the command line "sudo shutdown now" and it reboots. Any ideas of whe

[lubuntu-users] add to quicklaunch in 18.10

How do I add a program to the "Quick launch" in 18.10? I expected to edit the "Quick launch" by RMB on the panel and then editing the "Quick launch" widget with the gear button but the gear button does nothing. -- Lubuntu-users mailing list Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or un

Re: [lubuntu-users] About scanning for and turning wifi on/off

On 10/08/18 23:34, Harry Putnam wrote: > > Equipment: Toshiba Satellite NB 151 > > Summary: > > I've run lubuntu on this laptop for many months but only ever used > ethernet. > > What do I need to install or do to be able to scan for wifi networks. > How do I turn wifi on/off under Lubuntu >

Re: [lubuntu-users] GPS Recommendation(s) Requested

ably as they say "Times have changed" - I'll keep using the 52LM until she 'dies'. Now one can't use OSM on newer models... a dedicated satnav isn't an option - sorry on bad news but hoped I have saved you some cash. james -- Lubuntu-users mailing list Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/lubuntu-users

[lubuntu-users] Remote desktop problem with Lubuntu 18.04

I could really use some advice in order to make a decision. I bought a new laptop and installed Lubuntu 18.04 and then I encountered an unexpected problem. I can't get it to work properly as a VNC server in my home network. I have other PCs in my network - 4 running Lubuntu 14.04, 1 running 13.1

Re: [lubuntu-users] Separating dhcp server from internet gateway

On 10/04/18 01:20, E James wrote: > I've just had my broadband upgraded and now I need to use a vdsl modem. The > new "super" router provided with the upgrade is unsatisfactory as a dhcp > server. It only allows a maximum of 8 reserved IP addresses and I want more. >

[lubuntu-users] Separating dhcp server from internet gateway

I've just had my broadband upgraded and now I need to use a vdsl modem. The new "super" router provided with the upgrade is unsatisfactory as a dhcp server. It only allows a maximum of 8 reserved IP addresses and I want more. If I'm counting correctly I have 11 devices connected to my home netwo

Re: [lubuntu-users] Old Lubuntu iso files (10.10 and 11.04)

On 01/04/18 10:11, Nio Wiklund wrote: > Den 2018-04-01 kl. 01:15, skrev E James: > >> A search of some likely locations produced the following results. > ... >> lubuntu-11.04.iso >> lubuntu-11.10-desktop-i386.iso > ... >> My current upload speed is around

Re: [lubuntu-users] Old Lubuntu iso files (10.10 and 11.04)

On 31/03/18 07:32, Nio Wiklund wrote: > Hi everybody, > > Have you got one or both of the iso files of Lubuntu 10.10 and 11.04? > > In that case, please help me get them uploaded somewhere (if only temporary) > along with the md5sums (that you can create from your iso files, if you have > no st

Re: [lubuntu-users] consistent QA help really needed

e > training. > > Your thoughts on these matters would be most appreciated and our > gratitude for your help will be abundant. > > Thanks in advance, > > Walter I did offer to do testing with Xubuntu a few years ago now, but then they had loads of volunteers so I didn't in t

Re: [lubuntu-users] how to run the pkg updater from cmd line

tes while I am working... so I disabled it again. Between Synaptic (I prefer), apt and aptitude - I have found work perfectly. At times aptitude can be too clever for its own good although some of its advanced functions make her the #1 package manager. james -- Lubuntu-users mailing list L

Re: [lubuntu-users] Test

On Thu, 18 Jan 2018, Ian Bruntlett wrote: Hi James, On 18 January 2018 at 12:58, James Freer wrote: Just to test - having just joined the group as a new user. Previously used Xubuntu since 2008. So far since joining the list I haven't seen any posts. This is a quiet

[lubuntu-users] Test

Just to test - having just joined the group as a new user. Previously used Xubuntu since 2008. So far since joining the list I haven't seen any posts. james -- Lubuntu-users mailing list Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/ma

Re: [lubuntu-users] Using Pentium 3 Machines on Lubuntu

On 09/05/17 03:54, Aere Greenway wrote: > Lubuntu Users: > > I noticed in the minimum system requirements for Lubuntu 17.04, that a > Pentium 4, or perhaps a Pentium M is required. > > I have two Pentium 3 machines, on which I successfully tested Lubuntu 16.10, > and later upgraded them to 17.0

Re: [lubuntu-users] Lubuntu 17.04 New Install

On 08/05/17 16:37, E James wrote: > On 08/05/17 16:13, Mark F wrote: >> I recall seeing it in the past during install. (Not saying it's fixed now. I >> just haven't seen it in a year or so. Maybe because I type fast enough.). >> >> On Mon, May 8, 2017 a

Re: [lubuntu-users] Lubuntu 17.04 New Install

On 08/05/17 16:13, Mark F wrote: > I recall seeing it in the past during install. (Not saying it's fixed now. I > just haven't seen it in a year or so. Maybe because I type fast enough.). > > On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 5:11 AM, Liam Proven > wrote: > > > I have never

Re: [lubuntu-users] Lubuntu 17.04 New Install

On 07/05/17 17:43, Michael Hrons wrote: > Is there any reason why I cannot get WiFi working?as I have 17.04 installed > on another PC and it works fine with the same USB Dongle Realtek.Problem is > the Plus Net Password is not accepted? Help appreciated Thanks > > I haven't tried 17.04 yet b

Re: [lubuntu-users] using lubuntu

On 05/11/16 10:25, Nripinder Singh wrote: > i have downloaded lubuntu. how do i start using it on my xp machine. i prefer > to use it side-by-side with xp so that I can get used to it. Nripinder Aulakh > > Perhaps I can offer some assistance. I have been using Windows since Windows 3.0 and Win

Re: [lubuntu-users] Some problems with 16.04 you might not know about

On 26/09/16 05:41, Aere Greenway wrote: > On 09/25/2016 10:31 PM, E James wrote: >> 2. Wireless connection. It took me several attempts, including a reboot, >> before I spotted the problem. I was typing my friend's wireless key as he >> read it to me and the sy

[lubuntu-users] Some problems with 16.04 you might not know about

It was only on 14th September that I successfully installed Lubuntu 16.04 for the first time (for a friend) and then the next day for myself on my Toshiba laptop. In the process I discovered some annoying quirks (bugs?) which I would have expected to be fixed by now unless I am the first to noti

Re: [lubuntu-users] Scanning thru network not working?

On 04/09/16 23:09, Narcis Garcia wrote: > I can make network scan with these Brother Wifi devices, but only > through a Windows virtual machine running inside GNU/Linux. > Brother seems to provide network scanning software only for Windows, > because it uses a closed~privative protocol. > > Decent

Re: [lubuntu-users] Let us discuss: Lubuntu alternate iso files are oversized for CD disks

On 01/06/16 15:53, Aere Greenway wrote: > On 06/01/2016 08:39 AM, E James wrote: >> On 01/06/16 15:13, Aere Greenway wrote: >>> Since I need to get the wireless working first on my machines before >>> installing, I prefer to use the live desktop version (rather than

Re: [lubuntu-users] Let us discuss: Lubuntu alternate iso files are oversized for CD disks

On 01/06/16 15:48, Walter Lapchynski wrote: > What about the net install? > > On Jun 1, 2016 7:39 AM, "E James" <mailto:e_ja...@moladn.net>> wrote: > > On 01/06/16 15:13, Aere Greenway wrote: > > > > Since I need to get the wireless wor

Re: [lubuntu-users] Let us discuss: Lubuntu alternate iso files are oversized for CD disks

On 01/06/16 15:13, Aere Greenway wrote: > > Since I need to get the wireless working first on my machines before > installing, I prefer to use the live desktop version (rather than the > alternate install), so I would probably not use a CD-size alternate install > version anyway. > If you're

Re: [lubuntu-users] Lubuntu 16.04 Alternate from a USB stick No network

On 31/05/16 17:50, Andre Campos Rodovalho wrote: > What is your video card? > > The longer story > > I have a Shuttle with an Athlon XP 2000+ cpu and 512MB ram. It is > configured for dual boot - Windows (XP Pro) / Linux (now Lubuntu 14.04). > It was running Lubuntu 12.04 and I w

Re: [lubuntu-users] Lubuntu 16.04 Alternate from a USB stick No network

On 31/05/16 13:30, Liam Proven wrote: > On 31 May 2016 at 14:29, Liam Proven wrote: >> On 31 May 2016 at 10:32, E James wrote: >>> I recently tried to install 16.04 using a USB stick but I couldn't get it >>> to boot up; probably because it's a 2003 PC.

Re: [lubuntu-users] Lubuntu 16.04 Alternate from a USB stick No network

On 19/05/16 19:17, ecliotar - wrote: > Hello, > > I tried to install Lubuntu 16.04 Alternate from a USB stick to a computer > with no network. During the install, it requires to enter "Ubuntu archive > mirror hostname". What do I need to type to install from the USB stick. > > The USB stick was

Re: [lubuntu-users] Unexpected system restart requested.

On 28/05/16 07:35, Simon Quigley wrote: > Greetings, > > All of the packages are updated, and in those packages are system services > that need to be restarted for the update to be applied. It's just easier to > reboot than to have to restart each process one by one. > Thanks for the prompt re

[lubuntu-users] Unexpected system restart requested.

I'm curious. Can anyone enlighten me? What is it about the latest updates to 14.04 that requires a system restart? I thought it was only kernel updates that needed a restart and I see no evidence of a kernel update in the list. -- Lubuntu-users mailing list Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify

Re: [lubuntu-users] iso replacement for LibreOffice Base?

On 04/04/16 07:59, bill . wrote: > Hi all, > > New member and brand new Lubuntu and LXDE user here. I'm accustomed to > Manjaro xfce but wanted to try something just a tad "lighter." So far I'm > very impressed with the look and snappy feel. Trust me as a fan of arch-based > distros it pains me

Re: replacing the Startup Disk Creator in Lubuntu 16.04 LTS

On 17/09/2015 15:33, Nio Wiklund wrote: > Hi Lubuntu users and Lubuntu quality people, > > Please consider replacing the Startup Disk Creator in Lubuntu 16.04 LTS > > I posted the following comment about the Startup Disk Creator after a > reminder today, that bug #1325801 is still alive. > > ---

Re: Wi-Fi signal dropping

On 10/06/2015 17:34, Steven Duckworth wrote: > Hi all, > > I am using a 3G Wi-Fi router with SIMcard on my Fujitsu-Siemens Pentium III > Celeron M laptop, and occasionally the signal drops and I have to reboot to > get it back. > Sometimes I am lucky and after unticking the Wi-Fi network connect

Is the internet prepared for IPv6

I have a problem with my home network. All wired devices can connect to the internet and all wireless devices can connect to my network but not to the internet. More details here - http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2280581&p=13296048#post13296048 What is likely to happen when devices whi

Re: sharing files between Windows XP and Lubuntu

On 24/03/2015 15:38, Marlon Ng wrote: > Hi guys. This is what I did. > > 1. sudo apt-get install samba > having trouble accessing shared files on Lubuntu system from Windows XP, > so > > 2. sudo apt-get remove samba (or something like that) > - the directory etc/samba was still there, s

Re: sharing files between Windows XP and Lubuntu

On 20/03/2015 10:58, Marlon Ng wrote: > Hi guys. I tried sharing files between two desktop computers, one of which is > running Lubuntu LTS, the other is Windows XP. > > When I'm using Lubuntu on one desktop computer, I'm able to access the shared > files in Windows XP on the other desktop compu

Re: Small screen adaptability

On 05/03/2015 17:02, E James wrote: > On 04/03/2015 18:07, Yunus Uludağ wrote: >> Hi! >> İ am using a handheld PC(sagem spiga).İt has a 4.8 inches screen.İ would >> like to know lubuntu,xubuntu etc. has options for small screens for example >> bigger font options

Re: Small screen adaptability

On 04/03/2015 18:07, Yunus Uludağ wrote: > Hi! > İ am using a handheld PC(sagem spiga).İt has a 4.8 inches screen.İ would like > to know lubuntu,xubuntu etc. has options for small screens for example bigger > font options,a chance to make the icons bigger etc. > > Thank you very much. > > >

Re: Lubuntu

On 30/09/2014 01:17, Andee wrote: I assume the manager is blueman? On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 7:33 AM, E James wrote: On 29/09/2014 18:17, Andee wrote: Just installed lubuntu and ran blueman-appt and I can't tell if it is working I can't find my phone. How can I double ch

Re: Lubuntu

On 29/09/2014 18:17, Andee wrote: Just installed lubuntu and ran blueman-appt and I can't tell if it is working I can't find my phone. How can I double check or fix this? I am assuming you are talking about lubuntu 14.04 and I don't currently have any 14.04 installations. I just did a quick

Re: Mozilla SeaMonkey

. James Indiana / USA Eric Bradshaw wrote: On 06/03/2014 05:05 PM, James McCoy wrote: Anyone use or familiar with SeaMonkey? I tried it and fell in love it with as lightweight replacement for both Firefox and Thunderbird. I do have a couple of questions. James Indiana / USA James, I use

Re: Mozilla SeaMonkey

SeaMonkey can use NewsRSS extension from Firefox - but has its own RSS addon. James brendanperrine wrote: On Tue, 03 Jun 2014 20:41:40 -0500 Israel wrote: There is a browser I seem to like that is Qt and webkit based called qupzilla although it does tend to use a fair bit of ram. Seems to

Re: Mozilla SeaMonkey

SeaMonkey is now version 2.26 if that helps. There is also a website that converts Firefox and Thunderbird addons to be SeaMonkey compatible!! http://addonconverter.fotokraina.com/ James Indiana / USA Israel wrote: On 06/03/2014 08:30 PM, c. marlow wrote: On 06/03/2014 05:48 PM, Israel

Mozilla SeaMonkey

Anyone use or familiar with SeaMonkey? I tried it and fell in love it with as lightweight replacement for both Firefox and Thunderbird. I do have a couple of questions. James Indiana / USA -- Lubuntu-users mailing list Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https

Re: Box icon theme for Claws Mail and Sylpheed?

I fell in love with SeaMonkey as a email client. James Indiana Rafael Laguna wrote: We already voted about a change of the default mail client. In fact, I proposed Claws, but have in consideration that Claws is a fork of a fork, so deep that we barely can't follow their packages evolutio

Question from a newbie about backup software and more

ample - lightweight version of firewall "Firestarter" or lightweight version of video editing software Kino/Kdenlive). James Indiana / USA -- Lubuntu-users mailing list Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/lubuntu-users

Black and Grey bar in Firefox

I did an installation on an old eMachines computer that exhibits the problem. I replaced Firefox with Chromium, which was unusable with the 768MB RAM. I tried Midori on which didn't work for the student's final exams online. So I reinstalled Firefox, but the issues remain. I'm good on my Acer netbo

Re: [Lubuntu-wiki-docs] [Lubuntu-qa] [PPC] Minimum RAM required to install Saucy (Lubuntu 13.10) from Desktop ISO

Last night, I removed the 1GB stick from my PPC Mac Mini and put in the stock 256MB RAM. From the Mini's perspective, this will be the smallest amount of RAM ever used. Saucy installed, although I have no clue how long it took (less than 8 hours, though). The process appeared to be frozen at times

Re: Re: Chromium vs Firefox : Need testimonies

These were my criteria for web browsing. They might be subjective, but I figured if I could do all 6 things without the browser crashing, it would be okay for typical home use. 1. Visit Gmail, check mail, reply to an email, search for an email. 2. Visit Facebook. Like a post. Share a post. Reply t