Hi Guys,
I've recently downloaded a program as a zip file, extracted it OK but I can only run it from commandline. I'd like a desktop shortcut icon for this but have drawn a blank on all my web searches etc. inc on this forum. There are various tutorials for other Linux distros but they all look different & I've no idea which to use. So does anyone know how it's done ? Thanks.

It not installing and I’m out of ideas guys,


God Not dead.

Hi forum.

I have set up a Dell D620 with LL where the default user (me, the one I use on daily basis) have the home folder encrypted (during creation of user).

I have also being a user of Veracrypt trying to figure out how to use Veracrypt on Linux. Exept for some character encodings for fat/fat32 and had some trouble with ntfs getting bad, I have figured most out to the extent that led me use the program at a daily basis.
Why? Because I have all those files on a laptop and I have that laptop dragging around when traveling around, so in the event of theft, I don't wan't private letters or other any kind of critical information getting in hands of criminals. Simply as that.

Therefore I have thaugt of something. Using Veraccryp takes time to mount, and why not just store those files on the encrypted home folder of user and just forget about Veracrypt? It sure cause less hazzle.
But the big question - how secure is critical files that lays inside an encrypded home folder compared to a Veracrypt file container?

I assume for an average burglar, it doesn't matter because he's probably not the most clever guy anyway. But if that burglar hands it ower to an individual that have the tools to crack passwords - assume same password strength - what is least risky place to store critical files.


Thanks in advance

When I tried to update this evening I had the error detailed below.  Have tried updating from the terminal using apt-get but had the same problem


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I running a Toshiba L775D-S7340 Laptop. I'm dual booting alongside Windows 10 using the windows boot loader and EasyBCD editor. The problem is that Linux Lite boots up with a dead keyboard and touch pad mouse. The wireless USB mouse still works. If I access the recovery menu and boot from there, the problem goes away. Additionally, it hangs up during shutdown and/or reboot. This problem did not occur for the first few days but I've attempted a reinstall and the problem is persisting. I am able to boot up the live USB without any problems and Windows is working just fine.

I am new to Linux and any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

I been trying to write on here about few things that my company needs . But it. Got so mess up I just got my phone out. Don’t know if it was alignment problem or something . 3 am is not the time to get things done lol


God Not dead.

Hello

I have a Dell Latitude E6500 laptop is currently set up as a dual boot system. The first Linux system is Ubuntu 16.04 and the second system is the current version of Linux Lite. The Ubuntu "side" of the system has developed issues. I would like to remove it and leave the Linux Lite "side" as the sole system. Can I use G Parted to delete the Ubuntu partition, then expand the current LL partition? If yes, I will have rebuild the GRUB boot-loader if I understand this correctly?
The partition table is as follows
Device    Boot    Start      End  Sectors  Size Id Type
/dev/sda1  *        2048 123411318 123409271 58.9G 83 Linux
/dev/sda2      123412478 234440703 111028226  53G  5 Extended
/dev/sda5      230348800 234440703  4091904    2G 82 Linux swap / Solaris
/dev/sda6      123412480 230348799 106936320  51G 83 Linux

/dev/sda1 is the Ubuntu "side"

Any input would be appreciated
Thanks
Mark

Running Linux Lite 3.6 with dual monitors. Been working superbly.  Here is what
started occurring recently.  After I close a spreadsheet, photo, website, etc, at times
those items I just closed re-appear.  Simple enough to to removed them by changing
workspaces and then come back to my original workspace.  Somehow the memory
is not clearing I thought.  I replaced all RAM modules with known good working modules
from another computer with no luck.  Sometimes this re-opening of files occurs several
times a day.  Other times it may be okay for a week and then it starts up again. 


I've called ASUS for help since I am using their Motherboard.  Help line technician said
that he did not think it is motherboard related.  He thought it might be the operating system.


Now I am thinking a virus/trojan? 


Can someone give be detailed instructions on how I can do a virus/trojan scan
from a live CD?  Or other items to try.


At your convenience since the system still works great and when the problem pops
up, it is quick to kill it.  It is now slowing me down using Linux Lite.

Hi...

Anyone know if it is possible to change Linux Lite mouseover popup messages from white on black to BLACK ON YELLOW????

Thanks much in advance.   

Good blog post by Ian Miell that I stumbled upon.

https://zwischenzugs.com/2018/01/06/ten-...bout-bash/

Here's one of his tips:

Quote:Have you ever done something like this?
[pre]$ grep somestring file1 > /tmp/a
$ grep somestring file2 > /tmp/b
$ diff /tmp/a /tmp/b[/pre] That works, but instead you can write:
[pre]diff <(grep somestring file1) <(grep somestring file2)[/pre] Isn’t that neater?