Linux Lite Forums
Software - Support => Other => Topic started by: Quinco on February 27, 2015, 12:09:17 AM
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Hi, I am new to Linux Lite. Just installed it on an Intel NUC platform using the embedded MMC 4 gig "drive". All that is installed apart from the default is Opencpn, which is a navigation program. I have removed the office apps and now only have about 60 meg free. I am looking for information as to which files /apps / utilities I could remove to give me some space? I would like to install Chrome and remove Firefox as I use Chrome everywhere else and the way it syncs your everything is what I want. Is Chrome bigger than Firefox after installation?
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Do you have Menu, System, Lite Tweaks installed?
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No, should it be there?
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When did you last update?
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Maybe lack of space is not allowing update. I just ran "Install Updates" and the terminal scrolled though and then said it was closing, nothing happened after that..
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Open a terminal, do:
sudo apt-get remove firefox && sudo apt-get clean && sudo apt-get install lite-cleaner
Then go to Menu, System, Lite Tweaks. Go through it and free up some space.
Example:
(http://i.imgur.com/avkqsMJ.png)
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I have lite cleaner, not lite tweaks, looks like the same thing. I have run lite cleaner several times and still only have currently 38.8meg free space according to mousing over the "File System" icon in File manager. Haven't removed Firefox..
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So have you followed my instructions from my last post?
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Will do..
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Done as requested.. When running it said - 1 to remove, 204 not upgraded.
Now shows, after doing the Lite Tweaks, 144.2meg free 96% used. Now I don't have a web browser, so I guess I will install chrome if there is enough space..
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Can you show me a screenshot of Lite Tweaks.
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Can't seem to paste the image or attach it. Can I email it to you?
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https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/index.php?topic=29.0
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Here it is..
(http://i.imgur.com/YP6HDlb.png) (http://imgur.com/YP6HDlb)
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Do Autoremove Packages and Package cache. Then see how much space you have. In all honesty, 4gb is just not enough to run an OS full time. I tried to explain this to Intel but it fell on deaf ears.
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Done, still no space. OK, if you reckon 4gig not enough, will remove opencpn and replace it with the tiny opencpn ans see how I go. Thanks for your help..
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Thanks for your help, understand, may talk to Intel see if the eMMC can be upgraded to 8 Gig..
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You can't upgrade the eMMC. You could install the Midori web browser, its light, basic and small. FF and Chrome are just to heavy for the NUC you're using. Then clean your system regularly using Lite Tweaks.
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Hi,
You could try to install "Bleachbit"
Menu > System > Install/Remove Software
Search for Bleachbit
Do not use Clear Memory, Clear Disk Space or Bash/History
I have found it clears a large number of unused Language Files.
Even if you have set your own specific Language(s)
Updates and installs include other Languages.
Make a backup if you are unsure.
GL... Dave
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Glad that you got it mate !
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Thanks all, lots of good info.
Bleachbit and removing Firefox to replace it with Midori has fixed it all. Now have 380meg free. Very happy with the Linux Lite.
Just for your info, I also have an SSD in the NUC which I use purely for Windows 7. Boots the eMMC then Grub gives the option of Linux Lite or Windows 7. Works well! ;D
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Hello!
Since you have an SSD, a larger SSD with room for both operating systems would go a long way towards fixing your space problem. Additionally, there are things you can do to Windows to gain space for some of the Linux stuff or perhaps even space for a dual boot - like:
1. Cleaning the Windows registry with something like CCleaner or Glary Utilties (I use both) to stay on top of unneeded registry entries and temporary files.
2. Using Windows' Disk Cleanup to remove the 2-3 GB of stuff left behind after EVERY new Windows install, to include Windows Update backup files.
Short of defragmentation, I try to squeeze every byte from my SSDs that I can...
73 DE N4RPS
Rob
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Thanks for the suggestion.
The reason I use the eMMC is to give another level of security. If the SSD fails I still have a system working on the eMMC. I use this computer primarily for navigation of my boat.
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Hello!
I have looked at NUCs recently. They seem to have some graphics chip and performance issues that remain to be worked out before I can consider buying one myself. Right now, they also cost as much, or more, than a more powerful desktop PC. We'll see what mass production does to the price range of them.
Right now, I'm up to my neck with laptops and notebooks here, so I'm thinking of a more powerful Media Center desktop PC for my next computer purchase. Mother needs something more beefy to handle her Roku...
73 DE N4RPS
Rob