Re: [xubuntu-users] not getting updates

2016-01-06 Thread Victor Forberger
C 2015 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux On my 15.10 system, the kernel is 4.2.something. To get a newer kernel while staying with 14.04, download, boot, and then do a fresh install of the latest 14.04.# (currently 14.04.3) install image at http://xubuntu.org/getxubuntu/#lts. Or, follow the in

Re: [xubuntu-users] How can I edit the whisker menu

2016-03-03 Thread Victor Forberger
uncher: the program to start, name and so on. > - Save > > Next time you open whisker menu and look at the category where you just > created the new launcher, it will be there. > > > -- > > > Lutz Andersohn > > main(){int j=1234;char t[]=":@a

Re: [xubuntu-users] Fast and usful

2016-03-03 Thread Victor Forberger
useful. > > Thank you > Thomas > > > -- > /Roger > > This issue occurs every few months on the list-serve. I collected various options at: https://linuxatty.wordpress.com/2015/05/25/upgrade-problems-kernels-filling-up-boot/ - Victor -- Victor Forberger vfor

Re: [xubuntu-users] xubuntu 14.04: strange behavior on thunderbird drop down recipient box

2016-03-15 Thread Victor Forberger
be connected only to certain e-mail addresses. I see it probably less than 10% of the time. It has been increasing in frequency, however. That is, more e-mail addresses that I use are becoming subject to this bug. take care, Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http:/

Re: [xubuntu-users] Xenial Issues and Ubuntu Tweak Replacement

2016-04-28 Thread Victor Forberger
ntu tweak) may not be immediately updated for compatibility. Give those developers some time to work their magic in between all the issues life might be throwing their way. If you haven't checked them out yet, take a look at http://ubuntuhandbook.org/ and http://www.webupd8.org/ for news es

Re: [xubuntu-users] Xenial Issues and Ubuntu Tweak Replacement

2016-05-06 Thread Victor Forberger
On 05/06/2016 01:59 AM, Ian Prideaux wrote: > On 28/04/16 14:17, Victor Forberger wrote: >> 16.04 is an LTS release. But, an upgrade path from the previous LTS -- >> 14.04 -- to 16.04 will not become formalized (i.e., accessible) until >> the first point release is ready --

Re: [xubuntu-users] restarting window server or possibly usb service remotely

2016-05-08 Thread Victor Forberger
to connect to the xfce window manager (note that xfce runs on top of lightdm -- i.e., lightdm provides the login screen when the computer is turned on; xfce is the actual desktop environment for getting work done after a successful login). And, one question here: with modern lcd monitors is there any di

Re: [xubuntu-users] changing ownership on thumb drive

2016-05-13 Thread Victor Forberger
re blah in this example and the files on the thumb drive belong to blah. If you're not blah but ugh (or the files belong to ugh), then there are additional issues regarding ugh trying to have access to files associated with blah. good luck, Vic -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog

Re: [xubuntu-users] Software quote of the century: was which image viewer?

2016-11-13 Thread Victor Forberger
at word about your unhappiness does not spread. SkyNet, Hal, control from Tron, and the cylons from Battlestar Galactica may not appreciate your displeasure. - Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com signature.asc Description: OpenPGP dig

Re: [xubuntu-users] Adobe Flash

2016-11-16 Thread Victor Forberger
imply is not one available except for very old versions that probably have too many security holes to allow for actual use. In short, while Linux on PPC remains viable right now, flash on PPC is not. take care, Victor PS-One of my projects when I have the time is to resurrect an old G4 lapt

Re: [xubuntu-users] Xubuntu 16.04 : no more xfce4-mixer?!

2016-12-27 Thread Victor Forberger
27210910.png > > Yes, I can start via terminal, but I would like to have it in the panel > (easier to remember). > You gain access through the Sound menu. In Indicator, check properties and make sure the sound menu is NOT hidden. - Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmai

Re: [xubuntu-users] Xubuntu 16.04 : no more xfce4-mixer?!

2016-12-27 Thread Victor Forberger
On 12/27/2016 02:45 PM, Ulli Horlacher wrote: > On Tue 2016-12-27 (14:19), Victor Forberger wrote: > >>> root@watschel:~# dpkg -l | grep pavu >>> ii pavucontrol 3.0-3build1 >>>amd64PulseA

Re: [xubuntu-users] Is there a Linux Distro with MS Word Pre installed?

2017-01-12 Thread Victor Forberger
as a Mac computer for the OS). You should look at LibreOffice. I know MS Word inside and out, but I HATE the ribbon and switched to LibreOffice even when I'm on Wintel computers. - Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com signature.asc De

[xubuntu-users] lenovo desktop

2017-01-24 Thread Victor Forberger
oot? Thanks, Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature -- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/xubuntu-users

Re: [xubuntu-users] lenovo desktop

2017-01-25 Thread Victor Forberger
but a > real-time two second delay information might help you pinpoint the problem. > > Jordan > > > On 01/24/2017 03:57 PM, Victor Forberger wrote: > > >> - Fans run full speed. Tried sensors-detect, which came up with little >> more than Core Temp, which I the

[xubuntu-users] lenovo power management issues

2017-02-18 Thread Victor Forberger
. Am I right? Am I wrong? What's the fix? Thanks, Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature -- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe

Re: [xubuntu-users] (no subject)

2017-02-19 Thread Victor Forberger
with possible hardware-related issues, include not only the OS but also relevant hardware details. inxi -S * gives you the current kernel et al. inxi* provides basic info inxi -h * provides all the options available in inxi - Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fast

[xubuntu-users] 16.04 review and and 17.04 install notes

2017-05-03 Thread Victor Forberger
Dropbox not displaying properly (the red ø box in the panel). None of the recommended fixes -- see, e.g., http://www.webupd8.org/2016/06/fix-dropbox-indicator-icon-and-menu-not.html -- work for me. Also, Xubuntu 16.04.2 on my laptop via Parallels is working great. - Victor -- Victor Forberger

Re: [xubuntu-users] Firefox 53.0 unable to highlight text

2017-05-04 Thread Victor Forberger
version, I will download the Firefox > update. Still, I do need the function back. I could post a bug report, > but I suspect someone already has. How do I restore this ability, as I > use it very frequently. > > Thanks > > Jordan > > -- -- Victor Forbe

Re: [xubuntu-users] 16.04 review and and 17.04 install notes

2017-05-05 Thread Victor Forberger
re: my Dropbox icon only works when running as root (sudo dropbox > start -i). > > > 2017-05-03 13:11 GMT-03:00 Victor Forberger <mailto:vforber...@fastmail.fm>>: > > Hi all, > > A recent review of Xubuntu 16.04 on older hardware is available at > >

Re: [xubuntu-users] Weather panel app "end of life"?

2017-05-18 Thread Victor Forberger
to our house, so that we don't rely on ?Norway? > > > Marc The weather report plugin on 16.04.2 is not working for me as well. On 17.04, the weather report plugin is working fine. - Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com signatu

Re: [xubuntu-users] Weather panel app "end of life"?

2017-05-18 Thread Victor Forberger
n 05/18/2017 08:58 AM, Victor Forberger wrote: > On 05/17/2017 03:40 PM, Marc Coevoet wrote: >> Hello, >> >> I see that the weather forecast by my weather panel app is no longer >> supported, ie it only shows forecasts until tomorrow morning. >> >> What is

Re: [xubuntu-users] Marking a text file as executable

2017-05-23 Thread Victor Forberger
mmands will not work. To go back: chmod 0755 /downloads - Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature -- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/xubuntu-users

Re: [xubuntu-users] Three questions.-

2017-05-24 Thread Victor Forberger
thinking in netiquete. should I split this mail in three > parts or is ok to send it like this... > > Thanks in advance for your help. > > Regards, > Andrés.- > Good luck, Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com signature.asc Des

Re: [xubuntu-users] Noticeable drop in performance of Xenial

2017-06-20 Thread Victor Forberger
gging memory or the OS. > > ///Peter > 0n a Lenovo Dual Core 2 at 3 Mhz with 4 GB of RAM running 17.04, I'm not seeing any delays or slowdowns. Boots take ~12 seconds: 5 seconds to get the login screen and another 6 to get to the desktop. - Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@f

Re: [xubuntu-users] Update failure / disk full error

2017-07-06 Thread Victor Forberger
l supported, LTS releases for Xubuntu only get three years of support. So, 14.04 is no longer getting security updates. See https://xubuntu.org/help/ for which versions are currently supported. -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com signature.asc Desc

Re: [xubuntu-users] System slow, multiple thunar processes running

2017-09-06 Thread Victor Forberger
dition to use is xfce4-systemload-plugin to monitor what is happening to your memory situation. My takeaway is that xubuntu now probably needs 3 GB of ram. Good luck, Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com signature.asc Description: OpenPGP di

Re: [xubuntu-users] Off topic, suggestions for light weight linux OS

2018-07-16 Thread Victor Forberger
want "always works, requires little thought." A > laptop for doing presentations comes to mind. > > SteveT > > Steve Litt > Author: The Key to Everyday Excellence > http://www.troubleshooters.com/key > Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/stevelitt > > -- Vic

Re: [xubuntu-users] Xubuntu and Google Drive

2018-07-18 Thread Victor Forberger
torage. Various options are listed, going back several years. I use insync. For info, see my recent post: https://linuxatty.wordpress.com/2018/07/16/using-insync-for-google-drive-files/ - Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com signature.asc D

Re: [xubuntu-users] Media Players Don't Display Video

2018-07-29 Thread Victor Forberger
e command line the following, only once: parole --xv false VIDEO FIX in XUBUNTU You can always revert to the generic video drivers by renaming/removing the /etc/X11/xorg.conf file, regardles of the installed drivers if xorg.conf is absent the system will use the default ones. - Victor -- V

Re: [xubuntu-users] new pdf file

2018-08-02 Thread Victor Forberger
and its functions and layout are like evince under 14.04 (at least from what I recall). In 18.04, I'm getting a find box in atril for pdf docs with C-F or the menu command Edit | Find. It appears at the bottom of the window. - Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http

Re: [xubuntu-users] new pdf file

2018-08-03 Thread Victor Forberger
> On Aug 3, 2018, at 4:03 AM, Peter Flynn wrote: > >> On 02/08/18 20:48, Victor Forberger wrote: >> atril is the new pdf reader, and its functions and layout are like >> evince under 14.04 (at least from what I recall). > > I do hope that atril is adding som

Re: [xubuntu-users] 18.04.1 Point Release Testing

2018-08-03 Thread Victor Forberger
g these slow downs. My desktop is a 3 MHz dual core 2 with a slowish SSD, and it runs fine. I have encryption turned on. Granted, the boot takes about 20-30 seconds. But, booting has always been slower with systemd (I recall my older Pentium 3 desktop with a regular HD booted on under 10 second

Re: [xubuntu-users] Ubuntu 18.04.1 LTS: avahi-daemon uses 60%-100% CPU , fan works heavily

2018-09-19 Thread Victor Forberger
s for local > programs to make use of the mDNS record cache the avahi-daemon maintains. I have it on my computers and have had no problems. Unless you are networking with computers or printers via zeroconf, you can probably remove it. - Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm b

Re: [xubuntu-users] 16.04 and Opera

2018-09-19 Thread Victor Forberger
lay h.264 video. H.264 video plays fine in FireFox and Vivaldi and chromium on my 18.04 systems. It looks to be a bug with Opera on Xubuntu and not something with Xubuntu. - Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com signature.asc Descriptio

Re: [xubuntu-users] long delay on operations

2018-09-24 Thread Victor Forberger
up anything you change so that you can restore from a terminal if things go haywire). You can easily screw your computer over by fussing around in these directories. - Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com signature.asc Description: OpenPGP dig

Re: [xubuntu-users] Touchpad timeout

2018-10-08 Thread Victor Forberger
dpress.com/2018/07/23/review-galago-pro-from-system-76-and-xubuntu-18-04-bionic-beaver/ And, FWIW, I don't like to disable my track-pad when typing. I find that the main problem are the settings for double and triple clicking on the track-pad rather than its sensitivity when typing. So, I have al

Re: [xubuntu-users] 18.04: no printing

2018-10-12 Thread Victor Forberger
ackets transmitted, 4 received, 0% packet loss, time 3004ms rtt min/avg/max/mdev = 4.358/4.865/6.385/0.880 ms - Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature -- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu-users@li

Re: [xubuntu-users] 18.04: tiny installation fonts.

2018-10-26 Thread Victor Forberger
o > read the instructions for me. > Tbhis is highly user unfriendlyx. Agreed: https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/future-technology-old-people.html -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature -- xubuntu-

Re: [xubuntu-users] shifting bars

2018-10-26 Thread Victor Forberger
nd drag with the mouse to a new location. You can move individual items in the panel around under Settings | Panel | Items and then clicking on an item and either the up or down arrows. See also https://docs.xubuntu.org/1804/user/C/settings-preferences.html - Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...

Re: [xubuntu-users] Light locker issue on fresh install

2018-10-31 Thread Victor Forberger
d/ The problem you describe, however, is probably related to power-management. Make sure your have either power manager or light-locker in control of separate functions -- that is, that the two don't overlap with each other in trying to control the same thing. - Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforb

Re: [xubuntu-users] Light locker issue on fresh install

2018-11-01 Thread Victor Forberger
gt; > On Wed, Oct 31, 2018 at 12:58 PM Victor Forberger > mailto:vforber...@fastmail.fm>> wrote: > > On 10/31/18 1:45 PM, Sharad Mittal wrote: > > Hello, > > I'm new to Xubuntu. Installed it on 2 laptops. I must say I'm > impressed &g

Re: [xubuntu-users] Is atril now the default PDF viewer on all Ubuntu or just Xubuntu, it's no good at printing

2018-11-08 Thread Victor Forberger
problems you were having with Atril. - Victor PS- always read the release notes before an upgrade, as they contain info about what apps are upgraded or changed with each new version of Xubuntu. -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com signature.asc Descri

Re: [xubuntu-users] Unable to open pdf files

2018-12-07 Thread Victor Forberger
ril, for example, you can try re-installing it. $ sudo apt-get remove atril $ sudo apt-get install atril I have no idea what office menu means. Do you mean LibreOffice and the File | Recent Documents command? If so, LibreOffice does not natively open PDF docs. It has its own ODT, ODS, ODG file

Re: [xubuntu-users] Unable to open pdf files

2018-12-07 Thread Victor Forberger
ng. >>> >> Try running either viewer from a terminal window and see what errors >> show up (and post them here). >> >> Mark The core dump should leave an error msg. $ cd /var/log/ $ less syslog Type END key to go to the end of the file. Then page up until you

Re: [xubuntu-users] Xubuntu 16.04 - WPS Office + Software Updater issue [Opera source error]

2018-12-08 Thread Victor Forberger
ssue involving another app that I use on a daily basis, see my post about 18.04 at https://linuxatty.wordpress.com/2018/05/04/xubuntu-18-04-bionic-beaver-released/ (options to get pdftk to work despite deprecated libraries). I chose the download and install older binaries option, as the library at issu

Re: [xubuntu-users] Xubuntu 16.04 - WPS Office + Software Updater issue [Opera source error]

2018-12-08 Thread Victor Forberger
eading state information... Done >> E: The package wps-office needs to be reinstalled, but I can't find an >> archive for it. > It's the E: message that blocks any attempt to fix it > > Cheers > > On 8/12/18 14:02, Victor Forberger wrote: >> On 12/8/18 11

Re: [xubuntu-users] Unable to open pdf files

2018-12-10 Thread Victor Forberger
c  7 10:18:34 sentry35 dbus-daemon[490]: [system] Successfully > activated service 'org.freedesktop.hostname1' > Dec  7 10:18:34 sentry35 systemd[1]: Started Hostname Service. > > Hope this helps, > john > > > > On 12/7/18 12:45 PM, Victor Forberger wrote: >

Re: [xubuntu-users] GUI / GTK visual artifacts after 18.04.2 inline upgrade

2019-02-23 Thread Victor Forberger
the latter I use Ambiance-Flat-Pink. As Ralf indicates, gtk2/3 themes do NOT play well with each other across desktops. So, you need to be careful which ones you select when you start using apps that jump across desktop/wm variations. - Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm b

Re: [xubuntu-users] Video playing in xubuntu

2019-04-28 Thread Victor Forberger
changing /dev/dvd to /dev/sr0. Perhaps the developers can create a symbolic link to /dev/dvd so these programs will work. Start with the help section info first. - Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digit

Re: [xubuntu-users] Can't start Fugio installed with snap

2019-08-29 Thread Victor Forberger
LSA lib conf.c:3750:(snd_config_update_r) Cannot access file > /usr/share/alsa/alsa.conf > fugio: src/hostapi/alsa/pa_linux_alsa.c:1454: BuildDeviceList: Assertion > `devIdx < numDeviceNames' failed. > Aborted (core dumped) > > How can I solve this problem? >

Re: [xubuntu-users] Firefox crashing

2019-10-09 Thread Victor Forberger
s. > > I would be grateful for some guidance as to how to investigate the > cause. I wonder if Firefox uses more RAM (think I have 2G) and maybe > now my PC is getting a bit old for xubuntu. > > thanks > -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.w

Re: [xubuntu-users] Loosing contact between PC and monitor?

2019-10-25 Thread Victor Forberger
I can't  >> even turn the computer off, it won't turn off, I have to pull the plug  >> from the wall? >> >> >> Any idea of what is going on?  It scares me, the computer is only a few  >> years old and, until now, I'm happy with it. >> >&g

Re: [xubuntu-users] Xubuntu 19.10, Settings power management for screen overruled or ignored

2019-10-28 Thread Victor Forberger
You need to pick one to manage display sleep and lock and go with that one. The screen saver is usually the way to go with these settings. So, adjust the screen saver settings to what options you desire. - Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com si

Re: [xubuntu-users] From 16.04 to 18.04

2019-11-13 Thread Victor Forberger
;>> then why would I even waste more time ? >> >> If it really doesn't work, then it's either broken or too proprietary >> and you need to replace it with a better device. >> >> P >> Fritz, You kinda are ranting. If you want help with a p

Re: [xubuntu-users] Hundreds (thousands maybe) of nm-applet error messages in .xsession-errors

2019-12-06 Thread Victor Forberger
1b/g Wireless LAN Controller Drives:HDD Total Size: 730.2GB (38.4% used) Info: Processes: 273 Uptime: 4 days Memory: 4476.9/7563.0MB Client: Shell (bash) inxi: 2.3.56 - Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com signature.asc Descr

Re: [xubuntu-users] E4rat

2019-12-14 Thread Victor Forberger
ly with the switch to systemd. But, recent 2018+ versions are again booting quite quickly. If you have 2012 hardware, I would not try xubuntu but something like tiny core linux: http://tinycorelinux.net/. - Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.

Re: [xubuntu-users] MS Office Online Native Wrapper For Xubuntu

2020-01-03 Thread Victor Forberger
d the start menu in a way that best meets my own needs for as much window real estate as possible. See my setup page for various pics of this layout: https://linuxatty.wordpress.com/thesetup/ take care, Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com s

Re: [xubuntu-users] Fonts with fine drawing in xfce 4.14

2020-01-07 Thread Victor Forberger
, this trend continues from 4.12 to 4.14 (xubuntu 18.04 to 19.10). - Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature -- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/xubuntu-users

Re: [xubuntu-users] general inquiry

2020-01-07 Thread Victor Forberger
be 0, second panel will be 1, next 2, and so on. https://docs.xubuntu.org/1804/user/C/guide-desktop.html As noted in the section on settings manager, you can see/set your panel settings via: Settings Manager | Panel. - Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wo

Re: [xubuntu-users] Inquiry

2020-01-10 Thread Victor Forberger
sages that GParted gives you very carefully and don't click anything > if you don't understand what it is telling you. > As noted above, gparted is the answer. Volume info and formatting cannot be done from the desktop. You may need to install additional drivers/libraries dependi

Re: [xubuntu-users] How to get Ubuntu "Network" settings in xubuntu?

2020-01-24 Thread Victor Forberger
otspot on and off? > I don't think there is an on/off setting. Rather, you re-configure/change the wifi setting from Network Manager (that is, change hotspot to something else). - Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com signature.asc Des

Re: [xubuntu-users] No Sound

2020-03-10 Thread Victor Forberger
separate audio cable? I ask this question because you have not provided any info about your audio setup and where the audio should be going. Another option is to try restarting pulse audio. System76 has an excellent audio trouble-shooting guide at https://support.system76.com/articles/audio/

Re: [xubuntu-users] Laptop experiences

2020-08-06 Thread Victor Forberger
olks >> >> >> -- Fred >> >> >> -- >> xubuntu-users mailing list >> xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com >> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: >> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/xubuntu-users > > > -- -- Victor Forberg

Re: [xubuntu-users] xfdesktop high memory usage

2020-08-19 Thread Victor Forberger
to get basic setup info. Finally, what does kern.log and syslog say (in /var/log/)? For viewing log files, see the terminal command discussion in https://www.howtogeek.com/117878/how-to-view-write-to-system-log-files-on-ubuntu/ Or, look at the terminal command journalctl, such journalctl -r --syste

Re: [xubuntu-users] Installing fonts

2020-09-13 Thread Victor Forberger
r-xr-x 3 victor victor 4.0K May 16 2018 CourierPrime/ 4.0K drwxr-xr-x 2 victor victor 4.0K May 29 2019 'Playfair Display'/ 4.0K drwxr-xr-x 2 victor victor 4.0K May 29 2019 'Playfair Display SC'/ - Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatt

Re: [xubuntu-users] Weather plugin no longer working ...

2020-09-14 Thread Victor Forberger
a connection in older versions that was updated for 18.04 and above. https://packages.ubuntu.com/search?keywords=xfce4-weather-plugin for more info - Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature --

Re: [xubuntu-users] Trying to udate browser

2020-10-19 Thread Victor Forberger
recommends connected to an app. I would avoid installing firefox directly from a download. You will probably be missing some essential bits. - Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature --

Re: [xubuntu-users] Trying to udate browser

2020-10-22 Thread Victor Forberger
ap update process is running separately via Software center (which is itself a snap app). At the command line: to see list of installed snap apps $snap list # to update installed snap apps $sudo snap refresh - Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.

Re: [xubuntu-users] Trying to udate browser

2020-11-05 Thread Victor Forberger
On 11/5/20 5:43 AM, tobias schwibingerr wrote: > hello > the software > which is not updating itself > is no snap. > sorry. > example: claws. > > Regards > and Thank You > > Sophie > > > > Am Donnerstag, 22. Oktober 2020, 19:20:12 MESZ hat Victor F

Re: [xubuntu-users] mime or plain text

2021-02-26 Thread Victor Forberger
the cause is lost: https://daringfireball.net/2021/02/apple_mail_and_hidden_tracking_images https://daringfireball.net/2019/07/superhuman_and_email_privacy But, I still value and use my plain text. - Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com -- xub

Re: [xubuntu-users] Two network icons in panel area

2021-04-26 Thread Victor Forberger
services that connect to those plugins. - Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com OpenPGP_signature Description: OpenPGP digital signature -- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscri

Re: [xubuntu-users] 21.04: One wallpaper for all screens / displays?

2021-07-06 Thread Victor Forberger
ously easier to right click on Desktop Settings when the mouse pointer is showing on the display you want toset. - Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com OpenPGP_signature Description: OpenPGP digital signature -- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu

Re: [xubuntu-users] localized thunar?

2021-10-01 Thread Victor Forberger
rogress -- half English, half German: https://docs.xubuntu.org/2004/user/de/guide-desktop.html - Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com OpenPGP_signature Description: OpenPGP digital signature -- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.

Re: [xubuntu-users] Adding items to a panel with a bash script

2021-10-25 Thread Victor Forberger
del as the customized installation. I guess you could reverse-engineer what modifications do via the GUI and then use terminal commands to re-create those actions. Good luck. - Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com OpenPGP_signature Descriptio

Re: [xubuntu-users] Network manager missing from panel - solved

2021-10-25 Thread Victor Forberger
On 10/25/21 2:56 AM, Phil wrote: I found the problem, I had removed the indicator plugin. For reference, the networking app that appears on the panel is called nm-applet. You can run from Terminal with this command: $ nm-applet & - Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm

Re: [xubuntu-users] Evince rendered page size incorrect (too big)

2021-11-24 Thread Victor Forberger
/ Evince was changed drastically at some point, and Atril basically replicates how the old evince functioned/appeared. I am very happy with the switch to Atril. - Victor -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com OpenPGP_signature Description: OpenPGP

Re: [xubuntu-users] firefox snap update ...

2022-10-24 Thread Victor Forberger
|Software Updater seem to be hit and miss (mostly miss) outside of the terminal command. -Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com OpenPGP_signature Description: OpenPGP digital signature -- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [xubuntu-users] Is there any way to change the file selection configuration?

2022-11-19 Thread Victor Forberger
think). And, it is NOT present in LibreOffice (checkbox for using LibreOffice Open/Save dialogs is NOT checked). Whether this problem is tied to newer gtk3 apps, snap apps, or gnome apps ported to xubuntu remains to be determined. -Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: htt

Re: [xubuntu-users] firefox & snap, persry ...onal settings folder ..

2023-01-02 Thread Victor Forberger
have at least ten years of histo Marc I would still hang on to the original for another year. You have a solid backup at the old location. -Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com OpenPGP_signature Description: OpenPGP digital signature

Re: [xubuntu-users] Java applications

2023-02-05 Thread Victor Forberger
ing to keep in mind and review every now and then: http://www.catb.org/esr/faqs/smart-questions.html -Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com OpenPGP_signature Description: OpenPGP digital signature -- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu-users@li

Re: [xubuntu-users] Odd behaviour on laptop suspend/resume

2023-02-15 Thread Victor Forberger
had time to delve into the problem. Instead, I just make sure to select sleep first before closing the lid. -Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com OpenPGP_signature Description: OpenPGP digital signature -- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu-use

Re: [xubuntu-users] nm-applet has disappeared on an xubuntu 22.04 system

2023-10-01 Thread Victor Forberger
ommand $ nm-applet & should get the app showing on your panel again. -Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com OpenPGP_signature Description: OpenPGP digital signature -- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [xubuntu-users] Xsane icon

2023-11-06 Thread Victor Forberger
it is just awesome. -Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com OpenPGP_signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature -- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/ma

Re: [xubuntu-users] Having to login twice to get to desktop after reboot of virtual machine

2024-01-20 Thread Victor Forberger
figure out what is going on. # To view systemd log in reverse order (newest entries first) sudo journalctl -r Once you have this info, start googling the entries to find the culprit. -Victor -- Victor Forberger, Attorney 608-352-0138 608-316-2741 (fax) vforber...@fastmail.fm http

Re: [xubuntu-users] I cannot install printer - xubuntu 23.10

2024-01-22 Thread Victor Forberger
kjet 550 I have). HP does not really change things in the same printer series. The trick is finding the right series for model of printer you have. -Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com OpenPGP_signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital s

Re: [xubuntu-users] cannot upgrade from 20.04 to 22.04

2024-01-26 Thread Victor Forberger
> At this point, if there's an error the command line might give you a > better idea on how to fix it than the GUI updater. > > 3. Type the following: sudo do-release-upgrade > > Follow the prompts after. Hope this helps, > >

Re: [xubuntu-users] How to shut down xubuntu 24.04

2024-04-30 Thread Victor Forberger
dicate a shutdown problem on new installs. https://wiki.xubuntu.org/releases/24.04/release-notes Or, are you talking about menu options with a live install? If a live install, it is generally safe to hard rest a computer (usually, hold the power for 10+ seconds). -Victor -- -- Victor Forberg

Re: [xubuntu-users] I fucked up my system.

2024-05-30 Thread Victor Forberger
associated xfce apps). -Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com OpenPGP_signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature -- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [xubuntu-users] 220GB /var/log/uvcydnctrl-udev.log

2024-07-03 Thread Victor Forberger
iles sudo journalctl --disk-usage # To clear up disk space, use the --vacuum-files option, which deletes all but the specified number of journal files. For example, to retain only three files: sudo journalctl --vacuum-files=3 -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http:

Re: [xubuntu-users] Any problems upgrading from 22.04 to 24.04.1?

2024-09-03 Thread Victor Forberger
that the major changes with the panel in 22.04 (which redid the plugin scheme for the panel) was much easier to manage this time around with 24.04. The only problem so far, as noted above, has been the PulseAudio plugin. -Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmai

[xubuntu-users] Thunar short cuts - preferences file?

2024-09-03 Thread Victor Forberger
to believe). -Victor -- -- Victor Forberger vforber...@fastmail.fm blog: http://linuxatty.wordpress.com OpenPGP_signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature -- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman

Re: [xubuntu-users] Thunar short cuts - preferences file?

2024-09-03 Thread Victor Forberger
On 9/3/24 15:49, Michael Höhne wrote: Am Dienstag, dem 03.09.2024 um 09:55 -0500 schrieb Victor Forberger: All: Is there a txt file to edit for Thunar side pane short cuts? Your Bookmarks are stored here: /home/USERNAME/.config/gtk-3.0/bookmarks Regards, Michael Höhne Excellent. Thank