Linux Lite 3.0 Final Released

[torreydale]

Following the logic of adding Faenza Dark icons, if not now, then by LL 3.2, the terminal background should be basic black.  As Joe Collins mentioned in his YouTube review of Linux Lite 3.0, the default dark gray background makes it really hard to read Resource Usage (aka htop) or other things with colored text.  And the Linux Lite target audience, Windows user, is used to seeing that in a Windows command prompt.  A basic black background.  Even the default off-white or gray foreground lettering looks much better (or at least much easier to see) when the background is completely black.

[Valtam]

Thanks torreydale, I'll look into that

[newtusmaximus]

Fujitsu Siemens Amilo Pro V3405 2GB Ram LL3.0 32bit.  Keyboard work around Language English (UK)  Keyboard layout Generic 102 - Key (international)PC.  NOTE Other options Fn key locked on by default.  Otherwise All OK very fast shut down, faster boot than  LL2.8

UPDATE . Reinstalled LL3.0 32 bit, this time the  Keyboard  settings layout option chosen Fujitsu Amilo laptop took  .  However  Fn key on reboot still locked even though unlock ticked on Settings/keyboard/General screen.

[Lend27]

[quote author=JmaCWQ link=topic=3059.msg23878#msg23878 date=1464990524]
I think the blue Jerry has added in the theme update is the 'prelight' (mouse moving over but not clicked) colour for the menu, before the change with the default theme this was white, when the white menu was open the prelight was also white & you couldn't see where the pointer would be selecting if it was clicked.
Now it's blue, easy to see & the icon only changes to blue as it's clicked, the icon appears to keep it's original prelight colour & goes back to it's original background colour once the mouse is away from it.

That is correct JmaCWQ. Up until the last update, approximately 70% of the theme used prelight, now it should be more like 100%
[/quote]

Yes, it looks fine. Thanks Jerry, and thanks for the Faenza-Dark icons...working beautifully with the Arc-Dark theme.

Thanks again!
Len

[torreydale]

The Check MD5SUM right click option doesn't appear to be showing in LL 3.0.  Is anyone else noticing this?

[firenice03]

So I've installed 3.0 32-bit to my mini.. Again LL has come through, its still in its infancy but its good..
I find that I may prefer 2.8 just a hair more but this isn't due to anything in LL3.0 - more so 16.04 and the fact I installed a new a drive and the getting back to previous state is par for the course..
But a couple things I came across...

More so app and hardware vs. bugs... So as mentioned this isn't due to LL3.0 but will work in LL3.0 ..

VPN - Anyconnect
Problem: Cannot be set up in the GUI/Nework Manager
Workaround: Use CLI to initiate the connection

Code:

sudo openconnect https://<remote.host.here>

Enter VPN server in place of <remote.host.here>
Follow prompts for GroupID, UserID and Password

http://askubuntu.com/questions/760864/no...untu-16-04


WiFI - RTL8192cu
Problem: Slower speeds and disconnects
Fix: Updated Driver
Disconnect WiFi, connect with ethernet - then the below commands 1 at a time..

Code:

sudo apt-get install linux-headers-$(uname -r) build-essential dkms git
git clone https://github.com/pvaret/rtl8192cu-fixes.git
sudo dkms add ./rtl8192cu-fixes
sudo dkms install 8192cu/1.10
sudo depmod -a
sudo cp ./rtl8192cu-fixes/blacklist-native-rtl8192.conf /etc/modprobe.d/
sudo cp ./rtl8192cu-fixes/8192cu-disable-power-management.conf /etc/modprobe.d/

then reboot

As described: https://sites.google.com/site/easylinuxt.../reserve-7


Pointer disappears after hibernate/suspend.
Workaround.. CTRL+ALT+F1 then CTRL+ALT+F7
As pointed out by neptune33 - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/other.../#msg23851



Conky (1.10):
Problems: Items not working the same as previously in 2.8 (conky 1.9)
Fix: Conky was updated to 1.10, googled and several threads discuss.. I rolled back to 1.9 as I just wanted it to work for the time being.. May revisit

If already installed - remove

Code:

sudo apt-get remove --purge conky-std && sudo apt-get autoremove

Then... *Note version required (64bit or 32bit) for 32 I used xxxx_i386.deb

Code:

w get http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/pool/universe/c/conky/conky-std_1.9.0-4_amd64.deb

Remove the space from w get

Again replace with xxxx_i386.deb

Code:

sudo gdebi conky-std_1.9.0-4_amd64.deb

Finally so it doesn't get updated:

Code:

sudo apt-mark hold conky-std

As discussed http://coreygoldberg.blogspot.com/2016/0...-back.html

[Valtam]

Yes, it looks fine. Thanks Jerry, and thanks for the Faenza-Dark icons...working beautifully with the Arc-Dark theme.

Thanks again!
Len

You are very welcome Len. I rely on sensible solutions from the community, and you have made a number of excellent ones

Please be aware though that not everyones requests will be granted. I have read your concerns regarding The Control Center in LL 3.0 and UEFI. On UEFI, I have publicly stated why this won't be included, until my hand is forced by big brother, this will not occur. I know this disappoints you and others, I am acutely aware of this. I don't always do things because they are popular or convenient. Control Center in LL 3.0, I know this is something close to your heart, and myself and the devs always love it when folks believe in and enjoy software that we provide, but you should be aware that there are always 2 sides to any situation and or discussion. I have moved on from this, and am purely focused on the future of Linux Lite, and what we can do to show existing Windows users there are safe, easy to use alternatives.

Cheers Len

[Valtam]

Resource Usage (Htop) can look a lot clearer and give better contrast with the following theme:

Open Menu, System, Resource Usage. F2, Colors, Black Night, F10.

[JmaCWQ]

File association, install WINE & double click an .exe to run or install something & it opens with Archive Manager.
Checking 'make executable' didn't help.
Has to be changed via Properties > Opens With to the WINE program loader.
Might be a little confusing for new users, had me stumped for half a minute as the archive manager window doesn't say archive manager anywhere, it just says 'filename.exe' in the title bar.

[newtusmaximus]

UPDATE 3com PCMIA card wifi {3CRWE154G72)  not recognised in LL3.0 32 bit . SOLVED
ACTION under ROOT.

@newtusmaximus, looks like those drivers were dropped in 16.04 You can get the driver from here - http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1694350 and install it after you've installed 3.0 Better still, I would try this first - look in /lib/firmware in 2.8 and copy the following highlighted files (all starting with 'isl') to a USB:



Then copy them into your installed 3.0 in /lib/firmware, and reboot (make sure the files are owned by root).
That should work

Tks Jerry .  Worked a treat.  ( as always