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    Thread: boot times
Post: boot times

Just a comment.  Lite 3.8 since 2.0 on an older hdd. 4 years, fantastic, no problems.  I mean 0 problems.  Lite 4 on ssd has some issues. Make breakfast while waiting for boot. VB purge a no go.  All ...
tomg54 Start up and Shutdown 3 6,821 07-10-2018, 12:29 AM
    Thread: Horribly long boot on LL4 on SSD
Post: Re: Horribly long boot on LL4 on SSD

I did not change the kernel.  Installed on ssd 3x.  Followed purge VB instructions per release announcements.  Plus 2 minute boot, after VB purge, just under.2 minutes.  I just installled xubuntu 18.0...
tomg54 Installing Linux Lite 12 10,905 07-10-2018, 12:09 AM
    Thread: Horribly long boot on LL4 on SSD
Post: Re: Horribly long boot on LL4 on SSD

Hello.  Same problem here.  The removal of vb via Jerry's post helped, but still over a minute to boot.  I just tried installing kernel 4.4.0. out of curiosity.  Now boot time is about 20 seconds, as ...
tomg54 Installing Linux Lite 12 10,905 07-08-2018, 05:03 PM
    Thread: usb wifi
Post: usb wifi

Poor performance with this dongle,  Edimax Technology Co., Ltd EW-7811Un 802.11n Wireless Adapter [Realtek RTL8188CUS] on lite 4.0.  On Lite 2.0 through 3.8, after  git clone https://github.com/pvare...
tomg54 Network 0 4,394 07-01-2018, 06:53 AM
    Thread: Linux Lite Only Boots From Other Hard Drive
Post: Re: Linux Lite Only Boots From Other Hard Drive

Boot Repair is a must have. I have it on a USB stick and I install to the hdd in every install. One of the 1st things I do.
tomg54 Start up and Shutdown 4 6,130 06-30-2018, 11:03 PM
    Thread: Making help/advice more constructive
Post: Re: Making help/advice more constructive

Search youtube for Joe Collins.  Excellent advice for noobies to the experienced.  I noticed you are on LL 2.2.  LL 2.0 was responsible for me finally trashing Windows.  I went from 2.0 to 2.8, 3.0 to...
tomg54 Tutorials 3 12,905 06-30-2018, 10:50 PM
    Thread: Lite 4
Post: Lite 4

I still have 3.8 on a seperate hdd.  Upgraded through the whole 3 series.  Fantastic.  Currently experimenting with 4.0 on a small SSD. Jerry helped me with the pulse audio EQ.  Other than that tempor...
tomg54 On Topic 0 4,157 06-30-2018, 10:37 PM
    Thread: Failure to update LL - error log
Post: Re: Failure to update LL - error log

Lite tweaks,  package system repair.  Other solutions, but I always found this to work.  It may take a few minutes.
tomg54 Installing Software 5 7,509 06-30-2018, 10:26 PM
    Thread: If Windows was a stand-up comedian
Post: Re: If Windows was a stand-up comedian

Well put!  Typing this on a peppermint 9 install.  Distro hopper here.  Lite is my mainstay since 2.0.  Pep 9 is fine but as I type I am downloading lite 4.  Pep gives me small problems, works fine.  ...
tomg54 Off Topic 19 19,286 06-26-2018, 06:27 PM
    Thread: Lite Upgrade from 3.8 to 4.0
Post: Re: Lite Upgrade from 3.8 to 4.0

As with all  (most), you cannot upgrade to a newer version.  Can be done within a version, e.g. 3 to 3.2 to 3.4, etc.  Backup your home older Read or youtube  a few tutorials, and take it from there. ...
tomg54 On Topic 4 10,157 06-16-2018, 01:16 AM
    Thread: Broken record
Post: Broken record

As always, with the exception of Pulse audio equalizer.  Install without a hitch.  Pulse audio equalizer, via Jerrys prompt reply, Lite is what I have come to appreciate since 2.0.  Exceptional.  Lite...
tomg54 On Topic 1 6,461 06-16-2018, 01:09 AM
    Thread: BIOS
Post: Re: BIOS

Maybe re-download and use checksum. Sorry, I am not a pro but these things have occurred in my experience.
tomg54 Installing Linux Lite 5 8,973 06-16-2018, 12:49 AM
    Thread: BIOS
Post: Re: BIOS

How old is the laptop? Stupid question probably.  I have in stalled lite on a Dell desktop from 2003, 2 Toshibas from 2006 and my current Dell from 2009.  Never a problem.  DVD on the 1st 2 and USB an...
tomg54 Installing Linux Lite 5 8,973 06-16-2018, 12:46 AM
    Thread: Problems installing 4.0 & no wifi
Post: Re: Problems installing 4.0 & no wifi

What do uou get from lsusb cli?
tomg54 Installing Linux Lite 5 7,022 06-16-2018, 12:39 AM
    Thread: Lite 4
Post: Lite 4

Cant thank you folks enough.  Went to linux due to Lite 2.0, Just installed 4.0. As always, a pleasure. I have 3.8 on a seperate hdd on an old dell 1545 laptop since 3.0.  NOT 1 CRASH. it boggles my m...
tomg54 On Topic 0 3,119 06-15-2018, 10:55 PM
    Thread: update error
Post: Re: update error

Thanks for the help, That was 1 more step away from Windows.  My bad for not responding.
tomg54 Installing Software 3 7,829 06-13-2018, 04:41 AM
    Thread: Pulse audio Equalizer
Post: Pulse audio Equalizer

Pulse audio equalizer, not working Not just Lite 4, but  any of the "Bionic Beaver" packages on other recent distros. Other than that Lie has, and will be my goto.  Thanks.
tomg54 Installing Software 1 5,838 06-13-2018, 04:35 AM
    Thread: update error
Post: update error

eading package lists... Building dependency tree... Reading state information... Calculating upgrade... The following packages will be upgraded:   crda 1 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and ...
tomg54 Installing Software 3 7,829 05-23-2018, 06:57 PM
    Thread: Sending Hardware Information
Post: Re: Sending Hardware Information

I find it humorous how threatened they are.  Either do or do not.  I prefer to do so for obvious reasons.  Bad joke, Hardware, I suppose may be personal. 
tomg54 On Topic 2 3,894 05-17-2018, 03:47 AM
    Thread: Lite OS
Post: Lite OS

I may be posting in the wrong thread, but, Lite got me away from windows.  I tried Ubuntu 10.04 years ago, it worked, but, as a 50 something, why bother?  My next was Lite 2.0.  Dell desktop from 2004...
tomg54 On Topic 1 3,513 05-17-2018, 03:42 AM