Questions tagged [linux-mint]
Linux Mint is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu aiming to be more usable out-of-the-box
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Linux desktop freezes after sleep
I'm new to linux and I've been running into some trouble. I use linux mint and sometimes (fairly often) after my laptop goes to sleep it freezes completely when it wakes up. I can't move the mouse, ...
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Black Screen Boot & Freezing Boot
So I'm working on a friend's computer to install Linux Mint 18.2 onto it since his Windows broke after the Creator Update. He wasn't able to install it himself for some reason, however when I first ...
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How to get transparent drive or folder compression for Ext4 partition used by Debian, Ubuntu and Linux Mint?
I know of the following transparent drive compressions on other operating systems:
MS-DOS 6.22 Doublespace (configured by autoexec.bat or config.sys)
Windiws XP/7: Drive Compression (configured by ...
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I'm trying to use Let's Ecrypt to get a SSL Cert for running Nextcloud on Linux Mint, but i get this error
I used this script:
https://gist.github.com/AnthonyWharton/a0e8faae7195a5c1dea210466eda1c92
The Error i get is:
Unable to find manual-auth-hook command /path/to/certbotFreeDNSAuthHook.sh in the PATH. (...
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Is virtualization or dual booting better for the longevity of my hard drive?
I've been using Linux Mint (MATE 21.2) via Oracle Virtualbox and I've actually taken to it more than my host system (Windows 11). I would switch to Mint as my host system since all my important files ...
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Virtualisation vs Partitioning [duplicate]
I've been using Linux Mint (MATE 21.2) via Oracle Virtualbox and I've actually taken to it more than my host system (Windows 11). I would switch to Mint as my host system since all my important files ...
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No audio on startup until I pull the headphone plug out
Linux Mint 21.2 Victoria
No audio on startup until I pull the headphone plug out and plug it back in. It also seems to happen when waking up from suspend mode (doesn't seem to happen every time, but I ...
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Realtek RTL8723AU not working on Linux Mint 18.1
I just installed Linux Mint 18.1 (Xfce) on my Lenovo Yoga 13. As with the 17 version my wifi card (realtek rtl8723au) did not work after installation and I tried to solve it as I did for the previous ...
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No driver for RealTek WiFi-adapter on LinuxMint installation; need off-line solution for this machine
I bought a new laptop, and my IT guy installed Windows 10 on it. It ran perfectly for one whole month,then updated, and went into "Not an authorized Microsoft Product" mode and locked me out....
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How would I install a different copy of linux on a old laptop?
TLDR - I have an old laptop with Ubuntu Server. I am trying to install a GUI version of Linux but get a grub error. I am needing to get past this.
"error: file '/boot/grub/i386-pc/normal.mod' not ...
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Radeon graphics with Linux Mint 18
I have a Lenovo g40 that came with Windows 10. It came with a AMD Radeon R5 M230with 2GB dedicated memory.
I just installed Linux Mint 18.1 on it and it installed with no errors, but I can't see the ...
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apt-cache policy apt = phased 20%, meaning?
After upgrading to Linux Mint 21, I am puzzled by some held back packages, one of which is apt:
# apt-cache policy apt
apt:
Installed: 2.4.6
Candidate: 2.4.7
Version table:
2.4.7 500 (...
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How to configure dnsmasq on Mint-18 with NetworkManager?
I am learning linux networking. I am very confused by the config file locations. What I read on the web doesn't match how my machine is set up.
I am using Mint 18. I am using network-manager & ...
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Configuring Linux Mint as a Gateway
My trusty Slackware box died, and I had to replace it with an already built Linux Mint v18. I was hoping this would be a drop-in replacement, but routing has changed over the years with iproute2. I ...
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Cinnamon failed: desktop only, no panel, no dialog frame
I am using Linux Mint 14 (MATE) with Cinnamon installed. Cinnamon failed when I tried to delete an item on the menu with menu editor. The system froze, so I logged out by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
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Kensington Desktop Fingerprint Key reader use with Ubuntu 23 / Linux Mint 21
This question may have been posed some time ago. However, it appears there were no suitable solutions at the time ...
So essentially, I would like to use a Kensington Desktop Fingerprint Key reader ...
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Limited network access on Linux Mint
When I open Firefox I cannot open any site. It says that I have no internet connection but I have my Ethernet cable connected and WiFi as well.
Some streaming applications like Spotify or the ...
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How can I deactivate the lock screen on Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon?
I am just setting up a media center based on Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon and have created a user with restricted rights. As the system is to be controlled during operation, it should not go into sleep ...
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Set initramfs to prompt for luks passowrd on startup on Mint 18?
After updating to Mint 18.1, I can't get initramfs to prompt for a password to unlock the volume with the root file system on it. I have to wait until initramfs times out to a prompt then run ...
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I switched to linux Mint and my printer stopped working
This is my first question here, so I'll try to add as many details as I can.
To put it simply, I have a Hewlett-Packard HP LaserJet Professional M1132 MFP, a couple of weeks ago I switched to Linux ...
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Stuck at "Welcome to grub! grub is loading" when trying to install GNU/linux on laptop
I have been trying to install GNU/Linux on a HP pavilion dv6 from 2011 and I can't get passed the "Welcome to grub! grub is loading" screen. This is the first time I have tried installing an operating ...
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How to activate battery conservation mode, linix mint 20.1, Lenovo Legion7i
I've found a number of posts across forums and on archwiki that reference the following solution for this laptop model
echo 1 > /sys/bus/platform/drivers/ideapad_acpi/VPC2004\:00/conservation_mode
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Connect to RemoteApp Linux Mint 18.3
At our company we run a Remote Desktop Gateway with RemoteApps
Does anyone have a good and easy way to connect and use these from within Linux Mint 18.3?
Been trying different things and a work ...
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Upgrading Linux Mint 17.3 KDE edition to 18.2 KDE in situ
Officially, upgrading the KDE version of Linux Mint 17.3 to 18 is not supported, because "Linux Mint 18 KDE will use a new and different desktop called Plasma". I presume this means that the KDE4 to ...
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Repository [VSCode] changed its 'Origin' value from 'code stable' to 'Pulp 3' ..?
Today I received a rather disturbing message from VS Code repo while running my customized script, sorry I don't have it saved in the pure original form, but only later when tried to run as root:
apt ...
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Linux mint does not remember default browser
When I launch Chrome on Linux Mint, it asks for being the default browser. I confirm and it is remembered between browser relaunches. But when I shut my laptop down and then turn on again, default ...
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Can't run docker hello-world: mountpoint for devices not found
New to docker.
Installed docker from software management tool in mint 17.
When I run docker run hello-world I receive:
FATA[0000] Error response from daemon: Cannot start container ...
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Running Linux Mint 20.1: HDMI max is 1920X1080 I want 2560X1440
I was using a DP output from a HP Elite Desk 800 G2:Linux Mint 20.1. My monitor (AOC) was on 2560X1440. It has 2 ports an HDMI and the DP. The DP has failed, the HDMI is good. I confirmed this by ...
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Linux Mint : Wifi connecting but no internet access
It doesn't say anywhere no internet access, but whenever I try to do anything that requires internet, it doesn't work.
sudo systemd-resolve --flush-caches this fixes the wifi temporarily (for around ...
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How to troubleshoot fan speed in Linux Mint 17 Cinnamon?
I installed Linux Mint 17 Cinnamon over Windows 8 recently on an Acer Aspire E1-570.
http://www.acer.com.au/ac/en/AU/content/model/NX.MEPSA.004
Everything seems to be working fine, however I ...
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Bluetooth problem in Linux Mint (Cinnamon)
I have just installed Linux Mint with the Cinnamon desktop and my Bluetooth is not finding any device, and I cannot find it either. I have checked the rfkill and dmesg and here is the result.
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Can I type Korean using fcitx under Linux mint 17.2 Cinnamon?
Can I type Korean using Linux mint 17.2 Cinnamon using fcitx?
I have check several post, which told me that I can use iBus to type Korean. But I am using fcitx to type other Language like Chinese. If ...
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Monitor problem while installing linux mint on a old Fujitsu laptop
I was installing linux mint on a old laptop that had windows 10 (32bit) but calmed to support 64 bit.
I made a bootable flash drive and boot it up. When it started booting it was doing it for a long ...
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Problem after NVIDIA proprietary driver update - Linux Mint
I'm using a laptop in which I have both an NVIDIA graphic card and the Intel integrated one. Before I updated the NVIDIA driver through Linux Mint update manager, I used to have them both configured ...
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Help Creating Nemo Custom Action
I am trying to add a custom command to Nemo (Linux Mint). I have the following script I've been running via the terminal (by manually changing directories):
ls | cat -n | while read n f; do mv "$f" "$...
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NVM cannot find installed Node binary, PATH problem on Linux Mint 17?
I've successfully installed NVM and Node using official instructions. My .bashrc file contains
[ -s "/home/user/.nvm/nvm.sh" ] && . "/home/user/.nvm/nvm.sh"
After some time, maybe a day, I ...
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Keyboard layout skipped during installation and changes don't persist in Linux Mint
I installed a fresh Linux Mint 21.2 64bit. During the installation, the menu to choose the keyboard layout was skipped, so I couldn't choose one.
Now after the installation, when I try to login, the ...
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Linux Mint: Can I have timeshift take a snapshot automatically before updates are installed?
Because I'm paranoid, I'd like Timeshift to take a snapshot immediately before updates are automatically installed. Currently I have daily snapshots, and choose to install updates manually, but I'd ...
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virtual box sees usb but failed to attach usb device on virtual machine?
I have same issue on kali and mint.
I installed extention box and virtualbox guest additions.
Install vboxusers: sudo groupadd vboxusers
Add my username on it :sudo usermod -aG vboxusers ...
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How to change grub black screen
I'm using dual boot Linux Mint 17.1 Cinnamon and Windows XP.
So I want change grub2 black screen and I've tried to install gfxmenu theme for grub but it is not working; I see it's not installed in ...
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Unable to install MongoDB on Linux Mint
I cannot install MongoDB on my Linux Mint.
Operating System: Linux Mint 19.1
Kernel: Linux 4.15.0-50-generic
Architecture: x86-64
I followed official documentation.
Import the public key used by the ...
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Cannot access HDD files through Linux Mint Live USB
I have valuable info on my Ubuntu partition, but it crashed, and I tried to get to it through Live USB with Mint 14, but it says it's read only. Can I make it writable too? So I can put it on my ...
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iPhone USB Tethering disconnects affter a few seconds on Mint 21.2
The title says it all really:
I'm running Mint 21.2 Cinnamon and am trying to connect to the internet using an iPhone over USB. It worked fine during the installation of Mint when it was run from a ...
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Linux Mint Not Updating
I literally installed it last night. This morning I saw an update icon but when I click Update Manager it says
ERROR###ERROR###ERROR###ERROR###ERROR###ERROR###ERROR E:Encountered a
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fingerprint-gui on Linux Mint 19 "Tara" cinnamon works but not on first boot or in software center
On my Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon 3rd. Gen., fingerprint-gui works fine when locking the screen or requesting sudo in terminal.
It doesn't work when I freshly boot up the system at first login, and it ...
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How to convert ZFS to bcachefs on Linux Mint 21 and LMDE5?
2023-10-31, Bcachefs Merged Into The Linux 6.7 Kernel:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Bcachefs-Merged-Linux-6.7
https://web.archive.org/web/20231103095158/https://www.phoronix.com/news/Bcachefs-Merged-...
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How to convert ext4 to bcachefs, on Linux Mint 21.x and LMDE6?
2023-10-31, Bcachefs Merged Into The Linux 6.7 Kernel:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Bcachefs-Merged-Linux-6.7
https://web.archive.org/web/20231103095158/https://www.phoronix.com/news/Bcachefs-Merged-...
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How to install a bcachefs supporting kernel on Linux Mint 21.x and LMDE6?
2023-10-31, Bcachefs Merged Into The Linux 6.7 Kernel:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Bcachefs-Merged-Linux-6.7
https://web.archive.org/web/20231103095158/https://www.phoronix.com/news/Bcachefs-Merged-...
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How to Change Size of Desktop
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It appears my icons are appearing below my screen. This is part of a screenshot, but I cannot see it on my monitor:
I am running Linux Mint 16 Cinnamon.
I changed the size of my panel, and ...
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NVIDIA graphics card not working on Mint 18
I have a NVIDIA GeForce 940MX graphics card, and I've installed Linux Mint 18 on this laptop. If I switch to this card in the driver manager, Mint crashes. How am I to go about using this card?
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