Questions tagged [mint]
For questions about Ubuntu that mention Linux Mint, an unofficial Ubuntu derivative. Questions not about Ubuntu but only Mint should not be asked here and will be closed as off-topic.
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How to select option in "Configuration grub-pc" menu
I would like to select /dev/sda in the "Configuration grub-pc" menu that popped up in my terminal while upgrading my distro version. However, I have no idea how to select it! Every key I press either ...
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Invalid argument - Brother scanner not working after upgrade (brscan2 driver)
I recently upgraded Ubuntu 13.10 (Saucy).
Scanning via my MFC-420CN had been working in Ubuntu and Linux Mint installs up though Olivia and Oneric. However once I upgraded from these, scanning ...
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Difference between Ubuntu and Linux Mint [closed]
Just did a live usb of Linux Mint 11 (DVD edition) and couldn't find major differences bar unity in 11.04. Are there any major differences?
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How do I get WebEx working with audio on Ubuntu?
There is no one guide that I have tried that results in a fully working WebEx on Linux. Typically audio is the feature hardest to get working. How do I get WebEx working with audio on Ubuntu?
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WoeUSB Error Code 256 with NTFS formatted USB
I tried to create a Windows 10 USB boot medium with WoeUSB. I formatted a USB drive with an NTFS partition, but WoeUSB complains with:
Installation failed!
Exit code: 256
Log:
WoeUSB v@@...
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Remmina: "Protocol plugin RDP is not installed", even after purge and install
I had been using Remmina version 0.99.x or something similar for a while, when I decided to upgrade to a higher version, due to Remmina crashing often when copying (using Ctrl+C) or cutting (using ...
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Package upgrade hangs forever on mysql-apt-configure [closed]
Yesterday it got stuck with an update for MySql. The mysql-apt-config didn't finish for ours so I had to shut down the machine in the end.
Today it suggested the same update again, but told me that I ...
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How do I disable the "Recent Files" feature in the Cinnamon desktop environment? [closed]
The Cinnamon desktop environment has a feature of showing "Recent Files", how can this feature be disabled?
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How To Customize Ubuntu Bash to make it like Mint?
I love Linux Mint's bash customization. It includes both a color prompt and a quote displayed with ASCII art.
Is it possible to have it in Ubuntu?
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Is there a way to transition from Linux Mint with Mate desktop to Ubuntu MATE without re-install?
Brief history: For variety of reasons, I had transitioned back then from Ubuntu desktop with Gnome 2.0 to Ubuntu XFCE (got sick from Gnome 3), then to Cinnamon desktop environment, which somehow ...
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Why my ctrl+semicolon was binded globally?
My ctrl+semicolon key was binded to some sort of broken auto-complete program I guess. Whenever I am in typing mode(in terminal, editor, etc), my ctrl+semicolon comb was binded to this program. I have ...
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Change Linux Mint to Ubuntu
I have installed Linux Mint and now I want to change it to Ubuntu but I have a lot of apps and information on it.
Is there any way to get Ubuntu without losing data? Or how to back up my information ...
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/var/log/syslog constantly logging errors, growing at 1 MB/s
It seems to be the same three errors repeated:
$ tail -n15 /var/log/syslog
Apr 5 23:32:01 detoo kernel: [ 6042.078785] ACPI Error: [PGRT] Namespace lookup failure, AE_NOT_FOUND (20150619/psargs-359)
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How to configure shortcuts for workspaces on MATE 1.6
I've successfully configured four workspaces by using the switcher applet, but I can't find where to configure shortcuts (like ctrl+alt+left to move to the one on the left).
Some resources says it ...
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MintMenu recent documents
I install the MintMenu and i am starting to like it but i miss a feature i liked in the ubuntu "application - places - system" menu.
I cannot find my recent documents
it is possible to add/show the "...
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Linux Mint 12's MGSE interface in Ubuntu?
Linux Mint 12 is using MGSE which makes the GNOME Shell more like Gnome 2.x interface. I would like to know if that was possible on Ubuntu and how I would go about doing that.
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How to get the name of internal Bluetooth adapter
How can I get the name of my laptop's internal Bluetooth adapter?
lsusb | grep Bluetooth
shows nothing, but I can use it and it's working.
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How to install Chromium from the Linux Mint repositories in Ubuntu?
I want to install Chromium from the Linux Mint repositories in Ubuntu 20.04, to avoid snap.
This answer describes how to install Chromium from the Debian repository.
However, the Linux Mint repository ...
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Black screen with cursor after login in cinnamon when VGA monitor is plugged
I have a problem with an Ubuntu 16.04.1 LTS + Cinnamon installation and Linux Mint 18.1 + Cinnamon: black screens after login when an external VGA monitor plugged. These are the facts:
Sometimes I ...
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VirtualMachine 5 dosn't work after upgrade linux mint to 17.1 [closed]
before I ask my question I take two weeks to solve it , but I can't.
So I come here to help me , because I have important files in host machines.
when I run virtualbox and trying to run windows ...
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Is it possible to install LinuxMint's IPTV application named Hypnotix on Ubuntu from deb-package?
LinuxMint ships IPTV application named Hypnotix with 2.6 version.
Hypnotix is an IPTV streaming application with support for live TV, movies and series.
Sources: https://github.com/linuxmint/...
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How to remove third Linux OS from disk and grub menu?
I have installed first Kubuntu (sda3), then installed Ubuntu (sda4) and finally Linux Mint (sda5) on the same SSD (back to back). I want to remove Linux Mint from the disk and from the grub menu. But ...
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How to add Linuxmint repositories to Ubuntu?
I want to add some Linuxmint packages to be installed in Ubuntu 14.04LTS. How can one add the Linuxmint (any version) repositories to ubuntu (any version) ?
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How to add 'show all windows' functionality in xubuntu?
I would like a hot corner functionality similar to that of Linux mint 17. Is there any way I can achieve that on Xubuntu?
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getting razercfg to work using systemd - systemctl: command not found
My goal is to change my mouse DPI. So any less frustrating solution is also welcome.
I'm trying to get this program to work and i'm following it's README file:
http://bues.ch/cms/hacking/razercfg....
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Migrate Mint->Ubuntu
Is there a fairly clean way to migrate from Mint (Petra, Cinnamon, 64bit) to Ubuntu (14.04 LTS, Gnome, 64bit) without losing most of my setup and application installs?
FWIW, /var and /home are on ...
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Using scanner of Canon Pixma MG3052 with sane
I have bought this week a Canon Pixma MG3052, which is a multifunction printer. I installed the printer drivers from canon's website and "Scan Gear MP".
I am able to scan with the scangearmp2 command,...
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Where is main menu quick launcher in MATE Desktop 1.14.1?
I tested Mint MATE 18 and the main menu had the search and quick launch feature working with MATE Desktop 1.14.1.
I just upgraded my Ubuntu MATE 16.04.1 to ver. 1.14.1 of MATE Desktop with mate-menu ...
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Make `php` recognized as a command in terminal [closed]
I have XAMPP installed and my PHP is:
/opt/lampp/bin/php-5.3.8
Every time I need to execute a PHP file I need to do this:
/opt/lampp/bin/php-5.3.8 testando.php
Is there another way to execute it ...
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umake - no visual studio code launcher icon
I just installed a fresh version of linux mint and want to get visual studio code working.
so I installed umake, and then ran
sudo umake web visual-studio-code
I accepted the default install folder ...
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Install Bulky (Nemo bulk renamer)
I can not figure out how to install the new feature that is coming to Linux Mint 20.2. The bulk renamer Bulky (https://github.com/linuxmint/bulky).
Because it's such a new thing, i can't really find ...
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how do I install a proprietary wl Broadcom driver?
I have BCM4313 wi-fi module, which works ok under open-source brcmsmac module, except for numerous disconnects and sudden breakdowns.
So I've downloaded the proprietary tarball, installed it, but can'...
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Clear Linux file system after shutdown / start
I have very specific task. I need to clear the desktop, downloads, documents and so on after every shutdown or finish.
For example, if anyone downloads something using Google Chrome, he will work ...
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Is the a way to make hp-scan or scanimage to automatically select de right area to scan?
I'm trying to make an non network scanner to work with linux running via command line and hiding it with php/html. The commands to scan hp-scan and scanimage are working well but they don't ...
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mount.nfs access denied by server
Here are the steps I've taken so far:
server01 # apt-get install nfs-kernel-server
server01 # mkdir /home/acoder/Public
server01 # vi /etc/fstab
I found some useful info when grepped "mount":
/var/...
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Moving from Linux mint to Ubuntu [closed]
I've moved between several Linux Distributions like Kubuntu, Open Suse, Kali, Linux mint and not forgetting Ubuntu, initially I picked Linux mint because the GUI was so beautiful and it was still ...
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Complete LinuxMint theme for ubuntu
I am using the Ubuntu 11.04 with unity from the day of it's release. I am not at all happy with the usability of unity. Like no minimize by clicking on the icon on the task bar, menus at the top bar ...
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How do I install openjfx on Ubuntu 14.04 / Linux Mint 17
It seems that attempts to backport OpenJFX (libopenjfx-java) to Ubuntu 14.04 / Linux Mint 17 have stalled (see bugs below). This package is required by many projects using JDK 8, how can I install it ...
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Changing ordering of OS in GRUB
I have recently installed Linux Mint along with my Ubuntu. The GRUB has replaced Mint as the default OS. How can I set Ubuntu as the OS that loads automatically again?
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How to change the app icons of Linux Mint to defaults? [closed]
The icons of Firefox, GIMP, Inkscape etc. are different. How to get back the original icons? Can it be done together (for all apps)?
Linux Mint icon:
Original icon:
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Optical S/PDIF activate rear output
I'm trying to use the optical audio output of my motherboard to send the sound to my AV Receiver.
I only see the front channels received by my AV.
Indeed rear channels don't seem to be activated.
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no sound card detected in ASUS E200HA
No soud card is detected when I install Ubuntu 14.04 and linux mint 17.3 in my asus E200HA.
The driver for windows directly from the suport of asus says:
conexant Audio driver version V1.62.0.58
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Migration from Ubuntu to Mint [closed]
I'd like to migrate from Ubuntu 12.10 to Mint 14, but it's important that I keep everything which is in my /home directory. Will it work if I just put the directory on a USB stick, then replace the ...
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How do I create a desktop shortcut for Eclipse in my Mint Cinnamon environment? [closed]
So I have just installed Eclipse but it doesn't automatically create a desktop icon like Intellij Community Edition does. I am running Mint 17.1
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How to type Å on a German (Deutsch - Deutschland) keyboard layout - without switching to another layout
Yes, I know there's How to I write "å" on Ubuntu using an English (UK) keyboard?, but I want to do the same on German (Deutsch - Deutschland) keyboard layout. I don't care if it's not a ...
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redshift-gtk crashes on start, ImportError: No module named 'xdg' [closed]
I'm getting the following error whenever I try to run redshift-gtk:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/usr/bin/redshift-gtk", line 26, in <module>
from redshift_gtk.statusicon ...
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Replace Mint with Ubuntu in dual booting system
I am already dual booting windows 10 with Linux Mint, and I am trying to replace Mint with Ubuntu. I have already created a bootable usb for Ubuntu.
When I try to install Ubuntu, I don't see any ...
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ikec causes high cpu usage when started as background process
When using the CLI for the shrewsoft vpn client, ikec, as a background process, it causes 100% cpu usage.
I start following bashscript
#!/bin/bash ...
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How to move from Mint 9 to Ubuntu 10.10?
I have a Mint 9 & Windows 7 laptop, that I, obviously, want to upgrade to Ubuntu 10.10.
I do want to keep the dual boot, and I do not want to keep the Mint.
I have Burg controlling the boot - will ...
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GRUB bootloader overwritten
I have installed Linux Mint besides Lubuntu on my pc.
Since then, my computer boots to Mint's custom GRUB, instead of Lubuntu's GRUB.
Lubuntu still updates its bootloader every time apt installs a new ...
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