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| LL won't boot without USB |
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Posted by: deanna1ynne - 04-28-2018, 04:59 PM - Forum: Installing Linux Lite
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We have a budget laptop (Lenovo ideapad 110S with 2GB memory and a 32GB drive) that was bogging down under windows updates, so I decided to install LL on it. Everything went swimmingly: I burned my ISO to a USB drive, enabled Legacy support in my BIOS instead of the UEFI, and booted from the USB. I got Linux Lite up and running from the USB without issue, double clicked my install Linux Lite icon, went through the steps exactly as indicated in the help (I was ok with wiping the entire drive and starting fresh), rebooted the computer... and nothing happened.
I get a boot menu that has 1. Windows Boot Manager, and 2. eMMC Disk: SanDisk iNAND 32GB, and both of those just take me right back the same boot menu if I hit Enter. I booted from the USB again, and it looked perfect again. I re-installed LL the same way, despite it pointing out that I already have it installed, but to no avail.
I'm not super techy, but I've never had problems installing an OS before, and google has not been able to answer my questions... I feel like I must have missed something obvious, but can't for the life of me figure out what.
I just want a simple OS that kids can use with Libre office and a web browser and VLC. Any suggestions on how to fix this?
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| Computer won't shut down |
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Posted by: Mike393 - 04-28-2018, 02:48 PM - Forum: Start up and Shutdown
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I am reasonably new to linux.
I installed Linux lite 3.8 on my Toshiba.
When I try to shut down, it been won't shut down the whole way. It ends up on a black screen, leaving me to hold down the power button.
I have been searching for similar issue. I have tried a couple of things, like asking the computer to shut down via the command line - that didn't work. Also, elsewhere I saw that one person pressed enter at the black screen to close it - that didn't work either.
I have also seen that some graphics cards cause issues, especially amd but mine is not amd.
Would really appreciate any help at all :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\
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| Unable to find Linux Lite after install |
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Posted by: emman - 04-28-2018, 04:47 AM - Forum: Installing Linux Lite
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Hello all,
Am not entirely new to Linux distros (at least I've used Ubuntu for 3 months).
Here's what just happened:
I wanted to install Linux lite - I was already dual booting Ubuntu 17.10 with Win 8. However, my hard drive space was filled up, so I decided to shrink the partition Ubuntu resides on - I did this using gpart (I think that's the name) with an Ubuntu live drive.
It was successful, except it seems it corrupted Ubuntu.
Back to LL
I installed Linux Lite 3.8 64bit, choosing to erase Ubuntu and install LL - this went on successfully.
When attempting to boot, Linux lite doesn't show up at the Boot Menu, but Ubuntu still shows.
So I select Ubuntu, but get an error screen containing:
Minimal BASH-like line editing editing I'd supported. For the first word, TAB lists possible command completions. Anywhere else TAB lists possible device or file completions.
grub>_
I know this has to do with repairing grub, but please how do I get to do it?
Thank you.
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| How do I install Linux Lite to a USB |
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Posted by: rondi - 04-27-2018, 10:53 PM - Forum: Installing Linux Lite
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It has been MANY years since I have used Linux--so I consider myself a noob to today's Linux.
I have read thru the the installation portion of the guide--but no info on how to do what I want. maybe I missed it.
I want to install Linux Lite and the Live version on a USB stick. While running Linux, at least initially, I want no access to my SSDs and HDs.
IOW, I want no interaction with my Windows installation.
I have an emergency USB stick with bootable Windows on it--and it works fine. I know how to select which drive I will boot from.
The instructions do not mention installing everything on a USB stick so:
1. Is this possible with Linux Lite?
1a. if so--what instructions do I follow?
1b If not--any recommendations?
2. What size stick do I need and what format is preferred/necessary?
3. I know the the internet is full of info, but I need a handy guide explaining the commands etc.
Any other recommendations is appreciated.
Ron
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| Can't access Samba shares from Windows 10 client |
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Posted by: marcerickson - 04-27-2018, 09:50 AM - Forum: Network
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I can't see the shares and can't see the server either by name or by IP address. Error is "Windows cannot access <SERVERNAME> Error code 0x80004005 Unspecified error" or "Windows cannot access <IPADDRESS> Error code 0x80070035 The network path was not found."
OS is LinuxLite v3.8 with updates applied. The user accounts and passwords on the Ubuntu (LinuxLite) machine and Windows machine are identical. A Samba user account identical to the Linux user account has been created.
The Linux permissions on data, data2, and DATA3 are: Owner - <me (me)> Access - Read & Write Group - <me> Access - Read & Write Others - Read & Write
Or maybe you prefer it this way:
ls -dl /media/marc/data/
drwxrwxrwx 4 marc marc 4096 Apr 21 00:34 /media/marc/data/
ls -dl /media/marc/data2/
drwxrwxrwx 9 marc marc 4096 Mar 28 06:11 /media/marc/data2/
ls -dl /media/marc/DATA3/
drwxrwxrwx 8 marc marc 4096 Apr 19 10:09 /media/marc/DATA3/
samba.conf is:
#
# Sample configuration file for the Samba suite for Debian GNU/Linux.
#
#
# This is the main Samba configuration file. You should read the
# smb.conf(5) manual page in order to understand the options listed
# here. Samba has a huge number of configurable options most of which
# are not shown in this example
#
# Some options that are often worth tuning have been included as
# commented-out examples in this file.
# - When such options are commented with ";", the proposed setting
# differs from the default Samba behaviour
# - When commented with "#", the proposed setting is the default
# behaviour of Samba but the option is considered important
# enough to be mentioned here
#
# NOTE: Whenever you modify this file you should run the command
# "testparm" to check that you have not made any basic syntactic
# errors.
#======================= Global Settings =======================
[global]
unix password sync = yes
log file = /var/log/samba/log.%m
passdb backend = tdbsam
writeable = yes
netbios name = POWEREDGE1800
server role = standalone server
os level = 20
max log size = 1000
syslog = 0
server string = %h server (Samba, Ubuntu)
dns proxy = no
encrypt passwords = yes
panic action = /usr/share/samba/panic-action %d
map to guest = bad user
pam password change = yes
passwd program = /usr/bin/passwd %u
workgroup = WORKGROUP
usershare allow guests = yes
obey pam restrictions = yes
passwd chat = *Enter\snew\s*\spassword:* %n\n *Retype\snew\s*\spassword:* %n\n *password\supdated\ssuccessfully* .
## Browsing/Identification ###
# Change this to the workgroup/NT-domain name your Samba server will part of
# server string is the equivalent of the NT Description field
# Windows Internet Name Serving Support Section:
# WINS Support - Tells the NMBD component of Samba to enable its WINS Server
# wins support = no
# WINS Server - Tells the NMBD components of Samba to be a WINS Client
# Note: Samba can be either a WINS Server, or a WINS Client, but NOT both
; wins server = w.x.y.z
# This will prevent nmbd to search for NetBIOS names through DNS.
#### Networking ####
# The specific set of interfaces / networks to bind to
# This can be either the interface name or an IP address/netmask;
# interface names are normally preferred
; interfaces = 127.0.0.0/8 eth0
# Only bind to the named interfaces and/or networks; you must use the
# 'interfaces' option above to use this.
# It is recommended that you enable this feature if your Samba machine is
# not protected by a firewall or is a firewall itself. However, this
# option cannot handle dynamic or non-broadcast interfaces correctly.
; bind interfaces only = yes
#### Debugging/Accounting ####
# This tells Samba to use a separate log file for each machine
# that connects
# Cap the size of the individual log files (in KiB).
# If you want Samba to only log through syslog then set the following
# parameter to 'yes'.
# syslog only = no
# We want Samba to log a minimum amount of information to syslog. Everything
# should go to /var/log/samba/log.{smbd,nmbd} instead. If you want to log
# through syslog you should set the following parameter to something higher.
# Do something sensible when Samba crashes: mail the admin a backtrace
####### Authentication #######
# Server role. Defines in which mode Samba will operate. Possible
# values are "standalone server", "member server", "classic primary
# domain controller", "classic backup domain controller", "active
# directory domain controller".
#
# Most people will want "standalone sever" or "member server".
# Running as "active directory domain controller" will require first
# running "samba-tool domain provision" to wipe databases and create a
# new domain.
# If you are using encrypted passwords, Samba will need to know what
# password database type you are using.
# This boolean parameter controls whether Samba attempts to sync the Unix
# password with the SMB password when the encrypted SMB password in the
# passdb is changed.
# For Unix password sync to work on a Debian GNU/Linux system, the following
# parameters must be set (thanks to Ian Kahan <<[email protected]> for
# sending the correct chat script for the passwd program in Debian Sarge).
# This boolean controls whether PAM will be used for password changes
# when requested by an SMB client instead of the program listed in
# 'passwd program'. The default is 'no'.
# This option controls how unsuccessful authentication attempts are mapped
# to anonymous connections
########## Domains ###########
#
# The following settings only takes effect if 'server role = primary
# classic domain controller', 'server role = backup domain controller'
# or 'domain logons' is set
#
# It specifies the location of the user's
# profile directory from the client point of view) The following
# required a [profiles] share to be setup on the samba server (see
# below)
; logon path = \\%N\profiles\%U
# Another common choice is storing the profile in the user's home directory
# (this is Samba's default)
# logon path = \\%N\%U\profile
# The following setting only takes effect if 'domain logons' is set
# It specifies the location of a user's home directory (from the client
# point of view)
; logon drive = H:
# logon home = \\%N\%U
# The following setting only takes effect if 'domain logons' is set
# It specifies the script to run during logon. The script must be stored
# in the [netlogon] share
# NOTE: Must be store in 'DOS' file format convention
; logon script = logon.cmd
# This allows Unix users to be created on the domain controller via the SAMR
# RPC pipe. The example command creates a user account with a disabled Unix
# password; please adapt to your needs
; add user script = /usr/sbin/adduser --quiet --disabled-password --gecos "" %u
# This allows machine accounts to be created on the domain controller via the
# SAMR RPC pipe.
# The following assumes a "machines" group exists on the system
; add machine script = /usr/sbin/useradd -g machines -c "%u machine account" -d /var/lib/samba -s /bin/false %u
# This allows Unix groups to be created on the domain controller via the SAMR
# RPC pipe.
; add group script = /usr/sbin/addgroup --force-badname %g
############ Misc ############
# Using the following line enables you to customise your configuration
# on a per machine basis. The %m gets replaced with the netbios name
# of the machine that is connecting
; include = /home/samba/etc/smb.conf.%m
# Some defaults for winbind (make sure you're not using the ranges
# for something else.)
; idmap uid = 10000-20000
; idmap gid = 10000-20000
; template shell = /bin/bash
# Setup usershare options to enable non-root users to share folders
# with the net usershare command.
# Maximum number of usershare. 0 (default) means that usershare is disabled.
; usershare max shares = 100
# Allow users who've been granted usershare privileges to create
# public shares, not just authenticated ones
#======================= Share Definitions =======================
# Un-comment the following (and tweak the other settings below to suit)
# to enable the default home directory shares. This will share each
# user's home directory as \\server\username
;[homes]
; comment = Home Directories
; browseable = no
# By default, the home directories are exported read-only. Change the
# next parameter to 'no' if you want to be able to write to them.
; read only = yes
# File creation mask is set to 0700 for security reasons. If you want to
# create files with group=rw permissions, set next parameter to 0775.
; create mask = 0700
# Directory creation mask is set to 0700 for security reasons. If you want to
# create dirs. with group=rw permissions, set next parameter to 0775.
; directory mask = 0700
# By default, \\server\username shares can be connected to by anyone
# with access to the samba server.
# Un-comment the following parameter to make sure that only "username"
# can connect to \\server\username
# This might need tweaking when using external authentication schemes
; valid users = %S
# Un-comment the following and create the netlogon directory for Domain Logons
# (you need to configure Samba to act as a domain controller too.)
;[netlogon]
; comment = Network Logon Service
; path = /home/samba/netlogon
; guest ok = yes
; read only = yes
# Un-comment the following and create the profiles directory to store
# users profiles (see the "logon path" option above)
# (you need to configure Samba to act as a domain controller too.)
# The path below should be writable by all users so that their
# profile directory may be created the first time they log on
;[profiles]
; comment = Users profiles
; path = /home/samba/profiles
; guest ok = no
; browseable = no
; create mask = 0600
; directory mask = 0700
[printers]
comment = All Printers
browseable = no
path = /var/spool/samba
printable = yes
guest ok = no
read only = yes
create mask = 0700
# Windows clients look for this share name as a source of downloadable
# printer drivers
[print$]
comment = Printer Drivers
path = /var/lib/samba/printers
browseable = yes
read only = yes
guest ok = no
# Uncomment to allow remote administration of Windows print drivers.
# You may need to replace 'lpadmin' with the name of the group your
# admin users are members of.
# Please note that you also need to set appropriate Unix permissions
# to the drivers directory for these users to have write rights in it
; write list = root, @lpadmin
[data]
path = /media/marc/data/
directory mask = 0777
create mask = 777
writeable = yes
browseable = yes
guest ok = yes
read only = no
[data2]
path = /media/marc/data2/
directory mask = 0777
create mask = 777
writeable = yes
browseable = yes
guest ok = yes
read only = no
[DATA3]
path = /media/marc/DATA3/
directory mask = 0777
create mask = 777
writeable = yes
browseable = yes
guest ok = yes
read only = no
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| Linux Lite 4.0 Beta Released |
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Posted by: valtam - 04-27-2018, 05:23 AM - Forum: Release Announcements
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Release Announcement
Linux Lite 4.0 Beta, Codename Diamond is now available for testing.
Linux Lite 4.0 Final will be released on June 1st, 2018.
This Beta marks the beginning of Series 4.x Codename Diamond.
The main changes in Linux Lite Series 4.x include a new icon and system theme, Timeshift for system backups, Shotwell to manage and perform basic edits on images, MenuLibre to manage menu entries, new Lite applications including Lite Desktop that manages common icons on the Desktop, Lite Sounds to manage system wide sounds, and many of our existing applications have been updated.
See below for all the changes:
- Minimum recommended specs have been raised slightly to more realistic levels (RAM, CPU).
- There are no more 32bit ISO releases. If you still require a 32bit OS due to hardware limitations, Series 3.x is supported through to April 2021.
- XFCE Pulseaudio plugin, has been added to the system tray for highly customizable options regarding volume management.
- Wallpaper. This is not the default wallpaper for Linux Lite 4.0 Final. Traditionally, our first Beta release in a Series features our codename image. In this Series case, Codename Diamond.
- Full disk encryption now replaces home encryption in the installer (an Ubuntu implementation).
- The new boot splash also shows you the password field in GUI for encrypted partitions.
- Ubuntu no longer offers an opportunity to set a swap partition. A swap file is now automatically created for you which is a maximum of 2gb or 5% of free disk space (an Ubuntu implementation).
- Compositing is now enabled out-of-the-box.
New Theme (Adapta) and Icon (Papirus) sets.
Faenza icons were dropped as it had not been maintained in some time (albeit there is a fork) and the same for the Arc theme, development seems to have stalled there. Most of our approach to theming in Series 4.x follows the popular Flat design focus. We also now use the Openzone mouse theme.
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Memory usage after first install
![[Image: QHARABE.png]](https://i.imgur.com/QHARABE.png)
Help Manual
Has been majorly updated. All content and images have been updated. This was a massive undertaking (nearly 3 weeks of continuous full time work), so please take advantage of our easy to follow guide.
![[Image: 7UnRXy1.png]](https://i.imgur.com/7UnRXy1.png)
Lite Sounds
For the first time in Linux Lite we now have working system sounds. Head to Menu, Settings, Lite Sounds and configure sounds the way you want. By default, the start up and log out sounds are enabled by default, the rest of the system sounds are disabled by default. To enable system wide sounds, simply click on the Enable System Sounds button at the top. There is still some work to do here, but this is a great start.
![[Image: DxHlp2O.png]](https://i.imgur.com/DxHlp2O.png)
Timeshift
Timeshift replaces Systemback for system backups. If you intent to use Timeshift you should have at least a 125gb HDD/SSD or larger storage device to accommodate up to 5 snapshots. Systemback is not supported in the 18.04 base. An external storage device is highly recommended, but not essential. In lieu of an external storage device, a separate partition at least 125gb plus is recommended so you need to think carefully how you will partition during Series 4.x installations.
![[Image: LPZQYcm.png]](https://i.imgur.com/LPZQYcm.png)
Linux Lite branded applications
![[Image: Gls07e7.png]](https://i.imgur.com/Gls07e7.png)
Are now easy to find under Menu, Settings and under System in the Settings Manager. They are distinguishable by their unique design and black background. A huge thank you to [member=5059]whateverthing[/member] for his designs here. He also responsible for creating our new Lite feather logo and Diamond (and Final) wallpapers for this release.
New Terminals
We've replaced LXTerminal with XFCE Terminal thanks to your feedback. We've added Powerline to the prompt, and put in some basic system information at the top of the terminal for both the user and Administrator modes.
![[Image: mU3jk6m.png]](https://i.imgur.com/mU3jk6m.png)
MenuLibre
Menu management has been improved with the introduction of MenuLibre. Now, when sub-menu applications appear not to be in alphabetical order, resorting is just a click of a button in our heavily customized XFCE menu. You can find it in Menu, Settings, Menu Editor. To sort a sub menu, expand the sub menu tree, click on the first application then click on the sort button (see image below).
![[Image: ba1CKwI.png]](https://i.imgur.com/ba1CKwI.png)
Grub:
![[Image: CHxIoap.png]](https://i.imgur.com/CHxIoap.png)
Boot Splash:
![[Image: nqx8Bwq.png]](https://i.imgur.com/nqx8Bwq.png)
Performance Tips:
- For start up (boot time) - if you have no plans to run VirtualBox, and you want faster boots, you can remove it's supported additions:
Code: sudo apt purge virtualbox*
sudo systemctl stop vboxadd.service
sudo systemctl stop vboxadd-service.service
sudo systemctl disable vboxadd.service
sudo systemctl disable vboxadd-service.service
Menu, Settings, Session and Startup, Application Autostart. Untick vboxclient.
VirtualBox support is included and has always been because this is how many people review an OS before they install it. Having the right support - clipboard, drag & drop, network, graphics etc gives a significantly better impression of an OS's function.
- Setting a static IP address (see the Help Manual) will improve boot times, it's something I've always used myself. Instead of waiting for your router to assign you an IP, the OS already has it set. One less thing for the start up procedure to spend time probing for.
Details:
Kernel: 4.15.0-19.20 (custom kernels also available via our Repository for versions 3.13 - 4.16)
Firefox: 59.0.2 Quantum
Thunderbird: 52.7.0
LibreOffice: 6.0.3.2
VLC: 3.0.1
Gimp: 2.10.0
Base: 18.04
Known Issues:
- Lite Software - Wine, there was no 'bionic' repository at the time of the Beta build. One will assume that this will be ready come Final time. FIXED 29/04/18 - Install Updates please.
- Online Help Manual will be updated in the Final.
There is no upgrade to or from Beta releases. Beta releases are for testing only and it is not recommended to run them as your main or secondary operating system.
Downloads:
HTTP:
Download 64bit from here - Linux Lite 4.0 Beta 64bit
md5sum: a9e571b6986fb8c8413d40f8cc13aa21
Size: 1.3Gb (DVD, USB)
TORRENTS: (Fastest way to download the Beta)
64bit Torrent from here - linux-lite-4.0-beta-64bit.iso.torrent
Hash: d86eb503c26267e543ee6b9e34cea2a532089711
Size: 1.3Gb (DVD, USB)
Live USB/DVD/VirtualBox/Vmware:
Login is automatic, no credentials are required. The image can be written to a 2gb or larger USB stick, or a writable DVD. Alternatively, you can use the dd command: sudo dd if=linux-lite-4.0-beta-64bit.iso of=/dev/sdx bs=4M where 'x' is the letter of your usb stick. In linux to find out the letter of your usb stick, open a terminal and type: df -h It is usually listed as 'media' or similar. Please see the built in Help Manual if you require a more detailed explanation of this procedure.
Yumi, Multiboot and other multi-boot applications are not supported. A good, simple point and click USB ISO burner is https://etcher.io/
If the screen locks during Live mode, type linux into the user box and click on the Login button (no password required)
Minimum Recommended Specs:
1Ghz processor
768mb ram
8gb HDD/SD
VGA screen capable of 1024x768 resolution
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image
Preferred Specs:
1.5GHz processor+
1024mb ram+
20gb HDD/SSD+
VGA, DVI or HDMI screen capable of 1366x768 resolution+
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image
Login to the live desktop is automatic.
The first thing you MUST do after a fresh install of Linux Lite is run Menu, Favorites, Install Updates.
In summary, what is Linux Lite Series 4.x?
![[Image: giphy.gif]](https://media.giphy.com/media/C6JQPEUsZUyVq/giphy.gif)
As this is a beta release, there are bound to be bugs etc. Please help make the final stable for other people by participating in this Beta. Please report any bugs and feedback in this thread.
Thank you 
Jerry and the team.
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