Linux Novice!
How can I identify what version of Linux Lite I have installed?

I have tried many of the commands on other Linux forums, but the results are always about Ubuntu.
Is there a way to tell if I am using Linux Lite 1.0.6 or 1.0.8?

Hi,

I have just had my 1st instance of "Update Manager" offering 5 Security Updates
1 X Header Files
2 files for Linux Kernel Header & Image 3.8.0.38
2 files for Generic Headers Kernel Headers & Image

I assume this is normal and can accept.?

Thanks... David

after several tries I settled to run Linux Lite (LL) out of a boot CD.  originally tried to install along side Windows 7 but failed.  On the second boot I settled for running out of the boot disk and saw a few things I'd like to know if and/or how they are fixable.

Issues I'd like to learn to fix:
1. The LL tabletop is smaller than my monitor screen (monitor is 24", Tabletop 21")
2. Twice, when I shutdown it hangs.... and I am forced to do a forced shutdown
3. I am a Trader and use 4 monitors out of 2 graphic cards - LL repeats the same screen in 2 monitors.
4. Ultimately, I'd like too be able to install LL along side Windows (until I am confident of my ability)
5. I would like LL to operate out of (my current) C: drive and store all Data in E: drive

My System Hardware-wise is:
Z87 Deluxe Motherboard, 1707 Firmware (USB 3.0 able)
Intel i7-4770K CPU @ 3.5 GHz
16.0 GB RAM
2 NVIDIA GeForce GT 630 Graphics
4 Monitors (2 LG 21", 2 Dell 24")
One Intel SSD 520 Series 240 GB where the OS and Programs reside
One Seagate 1TB 3.5" SATA 7200 RPM HDD for Data (it contains all Documents, Pictures, Music, an Videos)

Thank you for Linux Lite.

I'm looking at installing a package that has a dependency on Perl 5.8. Linux Lite has Perl 5.14.2-6ubuntu2.4. Are there likely to be any issues in upgrading to 5.8 (perl-base, perl-modules and perl-doc)?

Many thanks

Alan

Hello everyone!

I've been using linux lite for about around 9 months now, and so far haven't really had any problems so far. I've just installed lmms, and have noticed that even with my headphones plugged in the sound continues to play through the speakers. Does anyone know how I can fix this?

Thanks in advance!

Hi All,

Hoping this is the right section for this.?
I'm trying to find out how and where to disable "zram"
I have the following in dmesg.log file

Hi!

I use to test Live distros on USB stick. on the last distro I used, there was a small prog called Boot Stick ('bootstick' is the name of the pack). But it is not in the LL's repo. 'bootstick' is a fork of the Canonical's usb-imagewriter project. how can I install it on LL?

Thank you and sorry for my english!

Hi All,

I have a number of entries in the dmesg.log file, they may or may not be of concern.
I see many times on forums the comment "If it's working don't concern yourself, or worry"...
"I may have a small oil leak on my car that I don't notice, everything seems O.K... Until my engine seizes up"

So whilst everything "seems" to be O.K, when I see "Kernel Taint", "Bailing" and "Warning" it does concern me.
I really like LinuxLite, so much so that I wiped, rather than Dual Boot my main PC, I wanted a clean install.
I have extensively Googled them,
Some are possible known bugs, some confusing/cryptic, it's just not clear to me, probably due to my like of knowledge.

So should I post them..??,
I have posted one, "Intel Microcode", along with an update,
I think it maybe half fixed.. in that the code seems to be updated, but the old code appears to still load?

Thanks... David

ps...
Not sure where this topic sits, but as I observed them whilst I'm at the install of just LinuxLite it'sself, no other apps installed yet, I put it here.

((I have an idea for LinuxLite to stand out from the crowd here, and benefit the LinuxLite developers and help in user adoption/confidence, but that is another post))

Tried to burn and read CD but Xfburn says the drive is empty with CD in it. DVD burn/read works. Called shop where I bought burner. Told a driver(s) problem. Told to check in config files to see if there is a line with a question mark. Don't know how to find. Also told just do a Google search for the drivers and download and install. Did but was unsure which site would be save to use and Firefox wanted to open with CD burner.

Help!

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How To Create and Use a Separate Data Partition

There are advantages to creating a completely separate partition for your data files instead of keeping them on a dedicated /home partition, or on the / (root) partition with the system files.  Here are a few:

1.  Makes use and sharing of data easier between different operating systems on the computer (Windows or Linux).  Instead of having data created while using each OS saved to its own location, they can all read/write data to one central location.
2.  Eliminates potential problems with more than one Linux distro using the same /home partition, where the user program configuration files may conflict with each other.  (Although it's more rare, this can also happen when upgrading a distro to the latest version of itself.)
3.  Makes re-installation of the operating system, upgrading to new distro versions, and switching to different distros easier.  Data is safely off on its own partition, so no need to copy it back on after a new install.  Just link to the partition again after replacing the root partition with the new installation.
4.  Save time for newbies and experienced users whose system gets broken for some reason, requiring a re-installation.  No need to attempt accessing broken install to copy off data before replacing the system -- it's already safely off in its own location.


Notes on example used in this tutorial:

1.  Mount points can be anywhere you like, but are most typically made under /mnt, /media, or your /home.  This example has the mount point under /mnt.
2.  You can name your mount point anything you want as long as it doesn't conflict with an already existing filename under that location (mount point).  This example uses the name "DATA".
3.  Anywhere you see "yourusername" in a command, you are supposed to substitute your actual user name in it's place.
4.  The location of the data partition on the drive for this example is /dev/sda5.  Make sure you substitute your specific partition in place of sda5 when running these commands.
5.  If you want to also have a separate /home partition to preserve your config files for future reinstallations, feel free to do that.  That will have no effect on anything below.  (Just remember that it will not need to be more than a few GB's in size if it's only holding the config files.)
6.  Everything below is done using commands in a terminal.  (I've never tried using a GUI, don't know if it's even possible to use a GUI, and wouldn't bother learning the GUI if it were possible because the terminal is quicker.)



Use GParted from a live Linux DVD/USB to create the partitions you want for the operating systems you plan to install.  Or use it to make changes, additions, re-sizings, etc. to the partitions already on the disk.  Create your data partition and format it according to your needs -- eg. Ext4 if to be used with Linux distros; NTFS if to be shared with a Windows OS.  (Here is a good tutorial for GParted if you need it:  GParted partitioning software - Full tutorial.)

After installing a Linux operating system, create a mount point for the data partition (eg. /mnt/DATA)

• * For an Ext4 formatted partition, add an entry like this to end of file

• * For an NTFS formatted partition (used if sharing with Windows), add an entry like this to end of file