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The "Linux questions (and other stuff)" thread
- Thread starter MoodyBlues
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In reality its just the older os with a upgraded gnome desktop.
I prefer the older simpler ubuntu interface as this new version tends to lag on the less unfortunate systems.
Either way debian core os is king over all other linux versions.
For desktops, maybe, but for servers I still prefer Red Hat/CentOS.
Very true, i agree 100% as centos makes it simple to install every thing from its sources.
I mostly stick with ubuntu these days for both desktop and server. Not a big fan of CentOS (though admittedly, my entire experience with it was inside of containers and is mostly a result of having to compile ffmpeg rather than just installing it like most other distros)
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Unity is dead! It's the end of the world!
Well not really, but I've grown to like it very much. Oh well, time to re-familiarise myself with Gnome.
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/04/06/canonical_cuts_jobs_with_unity_bullet/
All down to money. Mark Shuttleworth simply couldn't continue to bankroll something that made no money.
Well not really, but I've grown to like it very much. Oh well, time to re-familiarise myself with Gnome.
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/04/06/canonical_cuts_jobs_with_unity_bullet/
All down to money. Mark Shuttleworth simply couldn't continue to bankroll something that made no money.
Finally!
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As long as Gnome comes with a virtual desktop, I'm happy.
If we're talking about the same thing, Gnome calls them "workspaces" and they have had that 4evr. Like, totally. 
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10 million geek points for spotting the Linux kernel code.
Daniel Fernandes
Android Enthusiast
Hi, I need some help...
I installed Ubuntu yesterday (I can't recall which version.. maybe the latest one...)
And when I started it, it was on full brightness...
I used the Fn keyboard shortcut to reduce the brightness
The brightness indicator that pops up showed that the brightness was reducing but the display brightness wasn't changing at all...
I am very new to linux, so I don't know how to fix this issue...
Just in case anyone needs it:
My laptop: Acer Aspire 5738Z
It had come with Windows 7. The I upgraded to Windows 10. And now I'm dual booting between Ubuntu and Win 10...
Windows 10 works perfectly, Ubuntu doesn't... I need some setting up I think...
Can I simply get a software like f.lux on Ubuntu? because that has a nice feature to reduce brightness...
I followed the easy fixes that I could find on Google... Most of them didn't work and I don't know what I've installed on my PC now... I know I did installed something from the terminal...
Any help would be appreciated and since I am very new to linux you may ask any questions or correct me please...
I installed Ubuntu yesterday (I can't recall which version.. maybe the latest one...)
And when I started it, it was on full brightness...
I used the Fn keyboard shortcut to reduce the brightness
The brightness indicator that pops up showed that the brightness was reducing but the display brightness wasn't changing at all...
I am very new to linux, so I don't know how to fix this issue...
Just in case anyone needs it:
My laptop: Acer Aspire 5738Z
It had come with Windows 7. The I upgraded to Windows 10. And now I'm dual booting between Ubuntu and Win 10...
Windows 10 works perfectly, Ubuntu doesn't... I need some setting up I think...
Can I simply get a software like f.lux on Ubuntu? because that has a nice feature to reduce brightness...
I followed the easy fixes that I could find on Google... Most of them didn't work and I don't know what I've installed on my PC now... I know I did installed something from the terminal...
Any help would be appreciated and since I am very new to linux you may ask any questions or correct me please...
Dngrsone
Android Expert
Hello, Daniel.
An easy way to adjust your display brightness would be to click on the battery icon in your tray. I believe that works in Ubuntu.
Also, you could try this solution
An easy way to adjust your display brightness would be to click on the battery icon in your tray. I believe that works in Ubuntu.
Also, you could try this solution
Daniel Fernandes
Android Enthusiast
It worked! Thanks for the link. And yeah, the tray method for changing brightness is easier...!
Hi.
Need some advice from you experts who have tried running a portable Kali Linux on a Tablet.
I have a XPS 13 PC laptop. Connect to Linux using a portable Kali Linux 'Live' 64gb Flash Drive uploaded from Kali ISO armf distro. Looking to purchase a Android Tablet. Never owned one. Would like to explore running this Kali FD distro on a Tablet. When traveling abroad, the tablet will be specifically used for internet connection, penetration testing & terminal cmds in monitor mode.
3 (Q's).
1. Currently I insert kali FD into usb port, boot into windows recovery mode, launch kali FD from the PC. I am aware Android phones will not launch Kali distro from a ISO FD.
(Q) Is the Tablet configured to work similar: plug the FD stick in the Tablet's USB port and launch Kali Linux?
2. When kali has launched successfully from my FD stick, I plug in External Interface card TP-Link-TL-WN722N (wlan1) to get internet connection on my PC.
(Q) Will my external interface dongle be recognized as Wlan1 using a tablet?
3. I am leaning towards purchasing Tablet Fusion5 104GPS Android Tablet PC(see link below) It comes with a USB port, 6.0 Android Marshmallow.
(Q) Would this fit my requirements or have you a better Android Tablet recommendation.
https://www.amazon.com/10-1-Fusion5-...11b14338cac361
Thanks
TC.
Need some advice from you experts who have tried running a portable Kali Linux on a Tablet.
I have a XPS 13 PC laptop. Connect to Linux using a portable Kali Linux 'Live' 64gb Flash Drive uploaded from Kali ISO armf distro. Looking to purchase a Android Tablet. Never owned one. Would like to explore running this Kali FD distro on a Tablet. When traveling abroad, the tablet will be specifically used for internet connection, penetration testing & terminal cmds in monitor mode.
3 (Q's).
1. Currently I insert kali FD into usb port, boot into windows recovery mode, launch kali FD from the PC. I am aware Android phones will not launch Kali distro from a ISO FD.
(Q) Is the Tablet configured to work similar: plug the FD stick in the Tablet's USB port and launch Kali Linux?
2. When kali has launched successfully from my FD stick, I plug in External Interface card TP-Link-TL-WN722N (wlan1) to get internet connection on my PC.
(Q) Will my external interface dongle be recognized as Wlan1 using a tablet?
3. I am leaning towards purchasing Tablet Fusion5 104GPS Android Tablet PC(see link below) It comes with a USB port, 6.0 Android Marshmallow.
(Q) Would this fit my requirements or have you a better Android Tablet recommendation.
https://www.amazon.com/10-1-Fusion5-...11b14338cac361
Thanks
TC.
Glad to see this thread is still alive and well! I have a lot of catching up to do.
Indeed!! (And it feels great.)Now I know you are back.
I'm sorry no one's been able to help. I can't either, so I'm going to suggest trying boards specific to your issues. You may get some helpful input there.