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beast-usa (Admin) posted a topic in the forum The Geeks Corner:
Most people that use Linux now that Nemo is the best file manager but sometimes a bit of pain to make default. I do it for people all the time and never really pay attention on just how I do it! LOL So this time I took the time to write it all down. And... moreMost people that use Linux now that Nemo is the best file manager but sometimes a bit of pain to make default. I do it for people all the time and never really pay attention on just how I do it! LOL So this time I took the time to write it all down. And it's a little different if you are using Ubuntu or Xubuntu. I use Xubuntu just because I like having total CONTROL of my computer and how it looks. And I have no problems reading menu's.First which one are you using? If you have the annoying side bar you can't move, change or customize and need to search to find apps? That would be Ubuntu I really hoped they would KILL that side bar in Ubuntu 20.04.To switch to Nemo in Ubuntu:Set Nemo as your default desktop in Ubuntu 20.04+ (some do not need "sudo" but all will work using sudo")Type or copy and paste this hit enter: sudo apt updateType or copy and paste this hit enter: sudo apt install nemoType or copy and paste this hit enter: sudo xdg-mime default nemo.desktop inode/directory... less
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beast-usa (Admin) posted a topic in the forum The Geeks Corner:
These are a few themes I found for "Ubuntu 18.04 LTS - Xubuntu 18.04 LTS" they also worked on Mint 19.3 but Mint has tons of themes by default.First open your favorite terminal. I use "Terminator Terminal" it can be found in the Software Center.Then run... moreThese are a few themes I found for "Ubuntu 18.04 LTS - Xubuntu 18.04 LTS" they also worked on Mint 19.3 but Mint has tons of themes by default.First open your favorite terminal. I use "Terminator Terminal" it can be found in the Software Center.Then run these commands: (hit enter after each one)Copy and paste into the terminal window: sudo apt-get updateCopy and paste into the terminal window: sudo apt-get upgradeCopy and paste into the terminal window: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/themesCopy and paste into the terminal window: sudo apt-get updateCopy and paste into the terminal window: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/iconsCopy and paste into the terminal window: sudo apt-get updateCopy and paste into the terminal window: sudo apt-get install ultimate-maia-themeCopy and paste into the terminal window: sudo apt-get updateCopy and paste into the terminal window: sudo apt-get install ultimate-maia-iconsCopy and paste into the terminal window: sudo apt-get updateCopy and paste into... less
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beast-usa (Admin) posted a topic in the forum The Geeks Corner:
These settings should work on any Ubuntu based Distro NOT USING the stupid unity desktop.Using menus you read you can still choose to search for a picture. :)I have tested these in Xubuntu 18.04.6 XFCE, Lubuntu 18.04.2 XFCE, Mint 19.3 XFCE.Desktop... moreThese settings should work on any Ubuntu based Distro NOT USING the stupid unity desktop.Using menus you read you can still choose to search for a picture. :)I have tested these in Xubuntu 18.04.6 XFCE, Lubuntu 18.04.2 XFCE, Mint 19.3 XFCE.Desktop Settings:Right click the Desktop on any monitor.(IF YOU ARE CHANGING BACKGROUNDS RIGHT CLICK ON THE MONITOR YOU WANT TO CHANGE)Certain desktop settings will be system wide but backgrounds are set per monitor, per workspace.This is Linux each Monitor can have as many "Workspaces" as you need. I have three monitors with four "Workspaces" each which equals 12 monitors.As far as I know every FREE Linux Distro can do this. You know something the $200+ operating systems have never mastered. lol Desktop Backgrounds:You can set a single picture or choose a folder and select "Change the background" drop list in seconds, in minutes, in hours, start up...Menu Settings: it's pretty simple check or uncheck the things you want to see on a right click.Again this is not... less
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beast-usa (Admin) posted a topic in the forum The Geeks Corner:
System Monitors for Linux.(Note in Xubuntu or Ubuntu 18.04.x you can drop the "get" on sudo apt-get.)The built-in system monitor in Linux is pretty good much better than Windows built-in.If you have a menu - Settings - "System Monitor" Use the... moreSystem Monitors for Linux.(Note in Xubuntu or Ubuntu 18.04.x you can drop the "get" on sudo apt-get.)The built-in system monitor in Linux is pretty good much better than Windows built-in.If you have a menu - Settings - "System Monitor" Use the "Resources" Tab.No menu "Unity garbage" search for "System Monitor"The built-in System Monitor is pretty good.CPU use all Cores/CPU's (Threads), Memory/Swap use (If you use a swap file), Internet speed, down rate total downloaded, upload rate total uploaded.GKrellMI personally like this one "GKrellM System Monitor". If you still have the "Software Center" you can find it there.By default Ubuntu 18.04 does not have the Software Center it's been replaced with stuff that just doesn't work that well.1. Open a Terminal Window2. Type in or copy & paste into the terminal window and hit enter: sudo apt-get install gkrellm3. Menu - Settings, no menu search for GKrellMhtop runs in terminal1. Open a Terminal Window2. Type in or copy & paste into the terminal windows and... less
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beast-usa (Admin) posted a topic in the forum The Geeks Corner:
I just wanted to warn anyone thinking of upgrading to Linux if you have an AMD/ATI card don't do it!I'll post a few ways to get the card installed but it will never work right. I tried a Gigabyte RX580 & RX560. The screen looks great but games and videos... moreI just wanted to warn anyone thinking of upgrading to Linux if you have an AMD/ATI card don't do it!I'll post a few ways to get the card installed but it will never work right. I tried a Gigabyte RX580 & RX560. The screen looks great but games and videos are a mess! AMD/ATI makes drivers for the cards but they make it even worse! If you're not going to be watching movies or playing games you are fine with the stock "Mesa" drivers installed on a Ubuntu/Xubuntu install. If you try to play any game or watch netflix you are going to be in LAG FRAME RATE HELL!What sucks for me I just got rid of all my best Nvidia cards. :( The system, videos, games all run fine on a little EVGA GTX 1050 SC 2 gigs. :( Pop in a 4 gig RX 560 or a 8 gig RX 580 and it runs horrible. And runs even worse once you install the AMDGPU Pro drivers.I tried Xubuntu 16.04.2 which I use with an EVGA RTX 2080 TI Ultra XC! Some people believe it's the older version on Xubuntu/Ubuntu that is the problem. It doesn't support NEW VIDEO CARDS... less
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beast-usa (Admin) posted a topic in the forum The Geeks Corner:
These are just my thoughts on 18.04. :(Well I had read that Ubuntu was dropping the horrible "Unity" (AKA GARBAGE desktop). But after the first install I was very disappointed to see the "Unity" garbage is still there! Sure having pictures to click on... moreThese are just my thoughts on 18.04. :(Well I had read that Ubuntu was dropping the horrible "Unity" (AKA GARBAGE desktop). But after the first install I was very disappointed to see the "Unity" garbage is still there! Sure having pictures to click on and no menu to read is great for those of us that can't read, are to dumb to find anything in a menu, really just to dumb to have a computer!Just like 14 and 16 you can't remove the worthless side bar unless you install another Distro. So I UPGRADED it to Xubuntu again added my menu's back NO MORE SIDE BAR! But it's all new so a few of the old features I really liked no longer work, you need to check privacy and turn off all the geo-location, tracking, data reporting. :( So it's a lot like Windows 10 of course $199 cheaper! And Ubuntu will still let you turn off all the new not needed annoying things. Good luck trying to do that in Windows 10 not that you can't because you can kill 90% of the spyware but after a couple updates and re-boots it's all back!... less
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beast-usa (Admin) posted a topic in the forum The Geeks Corner:
I haven't done a DVD or CD video for awhile. I do everything in .avi, .mkv or .mp4 and put it on an USB thumb drive. All computers with any operating system can read and play a USB thumb drive / memory stick. And all the TV's made in the last 8 to 10... moreI haven't done a DVD or CD video for awhile. I do everything in .avi, .mkv or .mp4 and put it on an USB thumb drive. All computers with any operating system can read and play a USB thumb drive / memory stick. And all the TV's made in the last 8 to 10 years can also play video right from the USB thumb drive.But to transcode a .avi, .mkv or .mp4 file into a DVD or CD video this is a perfect program for Linux. DVDStyler https://www.dvdstyler.org/ It works in Linux, Windows & Mac and free for all three platforms.There are other programs that of course cost money that have more features. But this program has plentyof features to tweak your videos and work great!For Windows & MacLets get started first download DVDStyler Download DVDStyler then open and install the program.For Linux open a terminal window.Type in or copy & paste and run this command first: sudo apt update (Hit enter, enter your password)Then type in or copy & paste and run this command: sudo add-apt-repository... less
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beast-usa (Admin) posted a topic in the forum The Geeks Corner:
Updated February 11 2020 CentOS 64 bitFendora 32 & 64 bitLinux Mint 19.3 Cinnamon 32 & 64 bitLinux Mint 19.3 Mate 32 & 64 bitLinux Mint 19.3 XFCE 32 & 64 bitopenSUSE 32 & 64bitUbuntu 11.04, 14.04.3, 16.04.4 and 18.04.3 32 & 64 bitXubuntu 16.04.4... moreUpdated February 11 2020 CentOS 64 bitFendora 32 & 64 bitLinux Mint 19.3 Cinnamon 32 & 64 bitLinux Mint 19.3 Mate 32 & 64 bitLinux Mint 19.3 XFCE 32 & 64 bitopenSUSE 32 & 64bitUbuntu 11.04, 14.04.3, 16.04.4 and 18.04.3 32 & 64 bitXubuntu 16.04.4 and 18.04.3 32 & 64 bitYou can download Linux ISO's from:https://beast-usa.com/downloads/linux/linuxdownloads.htmlI will be updating this post with direct links as I have time.Most versions of Linux will install along side Windows so you would have a dual boot system. Most will automatically resize your hard and install Linux on a very small partition.This is not Windows Linux doesn't need 50% of your memory to run or 50 gigs of hard drive space. Or like Windows 10 500 gigs of hard drive space so it can store 300 gigs inyour app data temp folder. lol If you re-partition your hard drive yourself leaving unallocated space most versions will find that and install there. (All versions of Linux Mint do that)And yes everything you do in MAC or Windows... less
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beast-usa (Admin) posted a topic in the forum The Geeks Corner:
Killing a non-responsive program in Linux. :)Most know ctrl+alt+delete for Windows will open the task manger.In Linux it's still pretty easy and this should work with every flavor of Linux.Xubuntu, Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint, Red Hat...Open your favorite... moreKilling a non-responsive program in Linux. :)Most know ctrl+alt+delete for Windows will open the task manger.In Linux it's still pretty easy and this should work with every flavor of Linux.Xubuntu, Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint, Red Hat...Open your favorite Terminal Window.In the command line type ps -A Hit the enter key that will show you all the things running on your system.Then there are two ways to shut it down.Look for it's ID "4444"In the command line type killall 4444Hit the enter key.If that doesn't work use this one. I like this on.python3 is the name of the running program so it will be what ever you're trying to close.gedit, firefox, slimjet...In the command line type killall python3 (The name of whatever program you are trying to shut down)Hit enter and it will close :) less
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beast-usa (Admin) posted a topic in the forum The Geeks Corner:
Installing other Distros (After the install log out, choose from the drop down list log back in)Start with opening your favorite Terminal Windows I use "Terminator Terminal".Then just enter the command you want for the distro or distros you want to use.... moreInstalling other Distros (After the install log out, choose from the drop down list log back in)Start with opening your favorite Terminal Windows I use "Terminator Terminal".Then just enter the command you want for the distro or distros you want to use. You can install all of them try them and keep all or just the one you like the most.Always run this first.sudo apt-get updateMy favorite and what I use very easy to tweak to your liking!To install Xubuntu open a Terminal WindowType in or copy & paste: sudo apt-get update (HIT ENTER - TYPE IN YOUR PASSWORD)Type in or copy & paste: sudo apt-get install xubuntu-desktop (HIT ENTER)Type in or copy & paste: sudo apt-get updateLog out or restart your system. On the next login use the drop down arrow and select Xubuntu.NO MORE UNITY - NO UNITY - NO FAVORITES - NO LIBRARIES! KDEType in or copy & paste: sudo apt-get update (HIT ENTER - TYPE IN YOUR PASSWORD)Type in or copy & paste: sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop (HIT ENTER)Type in or copy & paste: sudo... less
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beast-usa (Admin) posted a topic in the forum The Geeks Corner:
What is Ultimate Edition 3.6? Ultimate Edition 3.6 was built from the ground up debootstrapped from the Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal Quetzal tree. This was the first time I have done this. I have discovered in doing so that it makes for a tighter release as can... moreWhat is Ultimate Edition 3.6? Ultimate Edition 3.6 was built from the ground up debootstrapped from the Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal Quetzal tree. This was the first time I have done this. I have discovered in doing so that it makes for a tighter release as can be seen in the Lite version a CD in size and fairly loaded considering the size. The release boots in under 6 secs on my PC. Ultimate Edition 3.6 (not the lite version) has a comprehensive set of software packages. Mate 1.6.0 is the default desktop environment (DE). Best over all for most software, games, running windows programs inside linux.http://ultimateedition.info/ultimate-edition/ultimate_edition_3-6 To test on a live cd, just boot to any Linux disc, choose Live CD or Test. Ubuntu regular can know be installed inside windows just like any other program. So it's like running Office, Photo Shop and can be uninstalled from Control Panel. http://www.ubuntu.com less
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beast-usa (Admin) posted a topic in the forum The Geeks Corner:
Linux is a FREE operating system (PAID operating systems Windows - Mac) 99% of all computer users can find everything they need in Linux. Only a few specialized programs that run only in Windows or Mac, that you may need for work. Would be the only... moreLinux is a FREE operating system (PAID operating systems Windows - Mac) 99% of all computer users can find everything they need in Linux. Only a few specialized programs that run only in Windows or Mac, that you may need for work. Would be the only reason for not using Linux 100% of the time. Most common Linux to switch from Windows or Mac to Linux, would be Ubuntu. Ubuntu When you download Ubuntu, there will be different versions. 32bit, 64bit, newest version supported for 18 months, new version ( missing some bells & whistles) supported for 5 years. Not to worry it will say which version does what. You can download Ubuntu, run it off the CD (LIVE CD), to test and see if you like it. Then it will have an option to install it, on the Live CD Desktop. You will also be given the choice to install it next to windows. Then on start up you have a choice of which to use. It has everything you have in windows plus some: internet browsers, firefox, chromium, opera, open office (libre office), video... less
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