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  Preview and download images and files with zenity dialog
Posted by: anon222 - 10-03-2014, 01:38 AM - Forum: Scripting and Bash - No Replies

I've experimented with --text-info, I've discovered it is possible to view and download images and any other files with it with just drag and drop.
Hrere we go, with this it's easy to quick grab images.
This script opens Scot(0)'s image from imgur.com in zenity dialog
Image can be dragged to the Desktop.
It will copy the image to the Desktop.
--checkbox can be removed here Smile

Code:
#!/bin/bash
zenity --text-info --title="Forums" --width=1000 --height=800  --html --url="http://i.imgur.com/7izQZgD.jpg" --checkbox="I'm sure I want to remove Windows"
if [ "$?" -eq "0" ];then
      zenity --info --text="You clicked OK,\nWindows destroyed. :)"
else
       exit 0
fi

This script opens /github.com/linuxlite/litesoftware
Find a button 'Download ZIP', drag it to the desktop
It will copy master.zip on the Desktop
Code:
#!/bin/bash
zenity --text-info --title="Forums" --width=1000 --height=800  --html --url="https://github.com/linuxlite/litesoftware"
if [ "$?" -eq "0" ];then
      zenity --info --text="You clicked OK"
else
       exit 0
fi

This oone opens www.linuxliteos.com/forums/ and does nothing special Smile
No link can be used or clicked.
Code:
#!/bin/bash
zenity --text-info --title="Forums" --width=850 --height=800  --html --url="http://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/"
if [ "$?" -eq "0" ];then
      zenity --info --text="You clicked OK"
else
       exit 0
fi

The last one opens a local index.html file but doesn't load any images.
Code:
#!/bin/bash
zenity --text-info --title="Forums" --width=850 --height=800  --html --filename="/usr/share/doc/litemanual/index.html"
if [ "$?" -eq "0" ];then
      zenity --info --text="You clicked OK"
else
       exit 0
fi
Anyway the script can be used instead of --question dialog
Just need to replace  'zenity --info --text="You clicked OK"' with a command.

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  Lite Cleaner minor problem
Posted by: Coastie - 10-02-2014, 08:36 PM - Forum: Suggestions and Feedback - Replies (1)

After cleaning my computer, Lite Cleaner always shows 84K of package cache still to be removed and still some thumbnail cache to be removed.

Otherwise seems to be working it because it apparently removes whatever more than 84k of package cache that was shown and  after Firefox is cleaned, it does not show up immediately afterwards at all.

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  Install updates entry missing from whisker menu
Posted by: justme2 - 10-02-2014, 11:20 AM - Forum: Other - Replies (3)

My first install of LL2.0 eventually had a corrupted menu, including loss of 'Install Updates' entry. So I re-installed LL2.0 a few days ago and again the Install Updates entry has gone. I have not clicked the Restore button, so it seems the Whisker menu is buggy. However, I had made a note of the command for the update entry and created a new entry under System, which runs the update script and seems to be OK. I would just like to be reassured that my action to correct this will not cause later problems.

Also, what is the purpose of the 'Install Release' menu entry? I have already installed the latest release version.

TIA for any response.

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  New Linux Lite 2.0 review by UrAvgLinuxUser
Posted by: Coastie - 10-01-2014, 11:41 PM - Forum: On Topic - Replies (1)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aRxBu28U...tube_gdata

He only had two criticisms One that when you right click on desktop "Applications" was on the bottom. I think that is default Xfce. Second that for his personal use, it was too easy.

I can live with that.  Wink

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  Updates withheld
Posted by: pete284 - 10-01-2014, 09:32 AM - Forum: Other - Replies (1)

I regularly run Install Updates, I recently noticed that the script was saying 19 updates withheld. I noticed that the new Lite Cleaner was not being installed either.

Anyway I left it but recently had a major error with LibreOffice  when it refused to save any documents giving the error: libre office 4.2.6.2 write error error writing file. This was the same on all 3 profiles on the machine and I even removed all the libreoffice profiles and created new ones to see if this fixed it but it did not.

I tried the install updates but again  it said it was holding back the libreoffice updates (amongst others).

I then booted  up Synaptic which confirmed I had 19 updates of 340mb in size. I applied these updates which installed both lite cleaner and updated LibreOffice to version 4.3.2.2. I ran the lite cleaner after the updates and all is back to normal now where I have the ability to save LibreOffice files.

I was wondering why the install updates script was holding back these updates (which obviously were causing issues on this machine)

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  Very Slow Software Startup
Posted by: Duckeenie - 10-01-2014, 01:39 AM - Forum: Other - Replies (4)

First of all it only seems right that I begin by saying thanks for what appears to be a wonderful distro so far, please keep up the good work.

I do however have the following problem that I hope somebody can help with:

When I run "Install additional software" and "NTFS configuration tool" both take around 3-5 minutes before they are visible and ready to use, during the wait the system is also very unresponsive. All the other programs I've tried seem to work perfectly.

Any ideas? Anything I can do to troubleshoot further?

PS: I just noticed it exhibits the same behavior when login out, in fact it consistently takes 2:37 secs. Shutting down from the terminal works fine.

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  Audible
Posted by: Alex - 09-30-2014, 10:49 PM - Forum: Other - Replies (4)

One of the things had to give up when I replaced WinXP with LL was my membership to Audible.com (I like audiobooks) as their Download manager caters for Windows and Apple but not for Linux, however they do cater for downloads to Androids, which are, I am told,  Linux based.

I have been wondering if I can some how fool their system into thinking that LL is an android or maybe using Wine to fool it that I have a Windows OS?

If any of the above are likely, how would I do it?

Thanks

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  Additional Software wont install
Posted by: RAB302 - 09-30-2014, 04:37 PM - Forum: Other - Replies (2)

I'm new to Linux Lite, just installed it. working fine, but when you goto System>Addition Software>enter your password, and then enter any of the options (1 to 25) none of them wont install. Just an Error window comes up, it cannot be installed.  Additional Info: I'm using Dell Latitude D620 laptop.
Any Help with this is appreciated!

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  Indexed searchs
Posted by: rmcellig - 09-30-2014, 10:54 AM - Forum: Other - Replies (3)

I do a weekly radio show. When I put my show together, I need to quickly search for songs I have on my various drives that I can use on my show. At the moment I am using Catfish. This option is not working for me because I need to take the search results and copy them to a folder. It seems that Catfish only allows you to right click on one song at a time and do a save as which is not what I need to do considering I may find hundreds of songs I need to put into a separate folder.

At the moment I have to do my searches on my iMac because as I type in the search criteria, the results are being displayed, and I can take the results and put them into a specific folder.

What are my options? I am using Linux Lite 2.0. Really appreciate all the help and suggestions.

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  Include Pinta
Posted by: eightbit - 09-30-2014, 04:23 AM - Forum: Suggestions and Feedback - Replies (15)

First, sorry for all of the suggestions Smile I just love LL Smile

I seem to install Pinta each time I install any distro. It just comes second nature. In keeping with the Lite-ness, this application is there. It reminds me of the good old Paint Shop Pro days. Really easy to use, and the interface is not cluttered or separated into windows like Gimp (I always hated that). Just a simple paint and image manipulation tool that anyone can use...even if they have never used it before. Great for resizing images, adjusting images, and more. I cannot say enough good about this simple yet so very efficient application. It runs fast in LL, and I highly suggest anyone try it!

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