Help needed using Raspberry Pi Zero for audio server
Below I have posted a few pics of the various parts I've put aside for a project I started several months ago but shelved due to confusion on my part. I have all these parts in a carry case stored...
View ArticleBoot time for Linux Mint Cinnamon 18 64bit
I have just timed the boot time for Mint 25 seconds from the switch on to the login window, not bad.
View ArticleWhat to do with a Raspberry Pi Zero?
I bought a Raspberry Pi 3 to use as a 3D Print server (using Octoprint, but more on that later!). I noticed that the same shop had a Raspberry Pi Zero in stock for just £4... crazy to think that you...
View ArticleThe Beginner’s Guide to Nano, the Linux Command-Line Text Editor
The Beginner’s Guide to Nano, the Linux Command-Line Text Editor When getting used to the command-line, Linux novices are often put off by other, more advanced text editors such as vim and emacs. While...
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Torrid weekend
Well you can laugh but lots of tears this end. As you know my last SSHD disc died on me and I installed a new 2TB one. I reinstalled Mint downloaded all my files and at the end of that found all my...
View ArticleDocker on a Pi
For while now I have had an itch to host a Ghost blog running from a Pi located at home. So have finally made a start. I am attempting to run Docker on a Pi2 with a ghost instance running in a docker...
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Disable HDMI/Display from terminal?
This may not be the right section, as I'm using an AndroidX86 build, but it's essentially a Linux OS so I hope one of you Linux gurus will know the answer . I'm putting together a touchscreen Android...
View ArticleLinux Root Hole Security Flaw
Thought some of our Linux users might be interested in this security flaw labeled "Dirty COW." I read that it can be patched, thankfully. Here is the link:...
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Linux Mint 18 KDE
Hi gang any one know about Linux Mint 18KDE, I am thinking of going over to Linux Mint 18 KDE 64Bit has anyone had any experience of this Distro? At the moment I am running Linux Mint Cinnamon 18 but...
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Well I have done it again
Evening all, well guess what I have done , well I have broke it Mint that is but now back on the run. so no harm is done. I do not know what I did but but it wasn't working correctly so did a reinstall...
View ArticleLinux Mint 18 KDE
Well I downloaded KDE on a spare drive and had a good go on it all day in fact, what did I think of it. Firstly it downloaded faultlessly and was easy to install. I found the boot up was quick and the...
View ArticleZorin - my take on it
Intrigued by bootneck's somewhat varied experiences with Zorin I thought I'd have a look at this 'user-friendly' distro. I must stress that this has been a very brief encounter and some minor niggles I...
View ArticleLinux - Which Version?
Looking to learn Linux but where do i start? Get a linux magazine and run a live disc, Install on to a usb flash drive or to an external harddrive? Any help, advice or guideance would be most welcome.
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Linux Mint 17 Cinnamon printer drivers
Does anyone know wether Mint 17 will have drivers for a Samsung Xpress M2022W Printer
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Well I have gone and done it
I am now a Penguin user officially, I have downloaded Linux Mint 7.1 64 bit Cinnamon LTS and everything seems OK. Now it will be the learning curve. I have removed the drive I had Windows on and...
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100 Best & Free Linux Games
Linux Games Wot it says I haven't tried any yet, but I'm going to.
View ArticleMakulu 9 Aero Soars
Above the Linux Distro Crowd The special release of Makulu 9 Aero edition might seem like one flexible Linux offering too many. However, anyone hankering for a Windows-like operating system...Click to...
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OOP'S got a problem no sound
Just going to download some music so just inserted a CD to play in the background and no sound, Nether the on motherboard or the Xonar DS 5.1 sound card operating any one got any ideas???
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Well I have gone and Done It
Well I have gone and done it I have just downloaded and using a Linux system LINUX MINT 17.2 64 bit and I have to admit it goes a lot faster than Windows 8.1. I made the decision after reading more...
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Redshift is better than redeye !
Do you get eye strain if you have used the pc for too long ? Then Redshift may be able to help. It gives my screen a reddish tinge at night which I find ok for reading or fiddling about if I want to...
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