Nunthewiser
Recycles dryer sheets
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^^ Yes...I think it all works on Chrome (not sure about Chromium) in Lubuntu.
Did you check the BIOS version? You may be able to get an upgrade that straightens out some of the boot "weirdness." No guarantee, though. Just have to try stuff, and see what works.Big thanks again for the help...
Now that it's up and running, I've decided to do what I never do... "read the instructions"...
Going to try Chromium...
The bios issue was setting the boot to the USB HDD... Shows 2 on the system, and I put them first in the boot order, but for whaever reason, it was jumping past to the DVD drive... and then the hard drive. Frustrating. Finally got it to work, but don't know how or why.
Am keeping the dual boot because I don't expect to use Linux... too addicted to the whole Google package... Drive, voice, sheets etc etc.... and syncing with four computers and three tablets.
imoldernu: regardless of how this works out, it is good exercise for your mind. Problem solving like this generates new neural connections!
Yeah... maybe if I work at it a little harder, I'll be able to follow the very simple instructions as shown in this thread... How to install Chrome:::
How to install Chrome browser properly via command line? - Ask Ubuntu
Yeah... I know... I've been otherthinking this easy stuff.
That's a confusing page, for sure. Many instructions are like that, in that there may or may not be follow up and correction.Yeah... maybe if I work at it a little harder, I'll be able to follow the very simple instructions as shown in this thread... How to install Chrome:::
How to install Chrome browser properly via command line? - Ask Ubuntu
Yeah... I know... I've been otherthinking this easy stuff.
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So far it does what I need, but I've decided that learning commands is too much for this old brain...
What I thought should be a simple question turned into more that what I want to do... My question was, how big is the hard drive, and how much is being used.
I thought a no brainer... ...
Unfortunately, I don't think Linux and simple quite mesh (unless you're talking about something like Chrome OS). Windows isn't simple either but if you're already used to the quirks, it works fine more or less.Maybe I just needed a little sympathy... like, imagine trying to teach your 80 year old mom, or aunt .... the simplicity of linux when they've been used to windows 8.1.
Unfortunately, I don't think Linux and simple quite mesh (unless you're talking about something like Chrome OS). Windows isn't simple either but if you're already used to the quirks, it works fine more or less.
I gave mom, dad and grandma iPads. I'm still working so I don't quite have the time to teach them the intricacies of Linux. Specially given I occasionally need guidance myself and the community's generally not particularly n00b-friendly.
Yeah, Linux Mint is the only distro I'd recommend for those new to Linux. It's fairly new, though. I started my foray into Linux in the 90s with Red Hat and Slackware. Ubuntu wasn't even an option back then much less Mint. Finding drivers used to be my biggest headache with Linux.But it doesn't have to be that way. I guess I was lucky in that I started with a group (linux mint) that offers stable and well documented distributions as well as a friendly forum with useful information Linux Mint Forums • Index page
I have found some other Linux forums, such as Ubuntu's to be less friendly with some answers to newbys being of the sort "we already answered that - do a search" so you can have the pleasure of slogging thru hundreds of posts that may or may not be related to one's problem.http://forums.linuxmint.com/
Yeah, Linux Mint is the only distro I'd recommend for those new to Linux. It's fairly new, though. I started my foray into Linux in the 90s with Red Hat and Slackware. Ubuntu wasn't even an option back then much less Mint. Finding drivers used to be my biggest headache with Linux.
I have Mint installed on one of my Mini-ITX builds but alas, haven't had much time to tinker with it due to work. I like my work. I just wish I had more free time to devote to my hobbies.
Helpful hint: Control-C to copy text, Shift-Control-V to paste text in the terminal window. (Using Ubuntu)Thanks...
Am guessing y'all sensed my irritation at the "command" stuff... Now I see that there may be an easier way. Will try those "install" sites. Looks like Google Play type of installs. I may be able to handle that.
The idea of having to use typed commands is a spoiler for me, as my typing ability has gone south, since having the numbness of polyneuropathy. Takes me twice as long to type and correct errors as it did a year ago. I hate the sloppy errors, but they happen.. a lot!.
Yep, would love to FIRE. Alas, I'm still working on the FI part. Besides, I need to be able to fund my hobbies during retirement, somehow.That's why ER is so wonderful! Work interferes with life WAY too much!
I have found Linux Mint to be absolutely wonderful when it comes to drivers. Old printers, new printers different digital cameras etc, everything I've tried so far works right away without issues.
Yep, would love to FIRE. Alas, I'm still working on the FI part. Besides, I need to be able to fund my hobbies during retirement, somehow.
Thanks! Yeah, LBYM and consistent savings are what I'm doing although my savings rate is just at 15-25% (not counting pension contributions). I find that's a good balance of enjoying myself some now but hopefully still saving enough for future me to enjoy. I could likely go higher on the savings rate but I'll probably start feeling deprived which wouldn't be fun at all.I hear you. LBYM and simple consistent/persisting investing with a defined AA that feels comfortable has worked for many, myself included. Best of luck