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    Thread: updating more than one pc
Post: Re: updating more than one pc

It is possible to use one central machine as a server to create your own"repo" (repository). The benefits are that you can download the files once, and update multiple machines on the local network....
riser Installing Linux Lite 4 6,466 06-25-2015, 01:52 AM
    Thread: [SOLVED] Terminal emulator & GRUB coloring
Post: Re: [SOLVED] Terminal emulator & GRUB coloring

Code: -- I'm surprised people have not been doing this within their profiles.  I've had my terminal colors and PS1 set for years across distros. Here is my prompt configuration (compilation of vari...
riser Suggestions and Feedback 19 25,656 05-04-2015, 08:17 PM
    Thread: NEW Linux Lite Website - BETA
Post: Re: NEW Linux Lite Website - BETA

Looking good overall. Noticed one issue: On desktop browser (same in both FF and Chrome) the menus with drop-down elements have a small space between the actual menu item and the drop-down elements....
riser Suggestions and Feedback 35 42,089 04-20-2015, 04:42 PM
    Thread: Need help with panel customization
Post: Re: Need help with panel customization

You can also use DockBarX.  It behaves like the Windows 7 menu bar, where application icons are grouped and status is shown through highlights. See my desktop here (https://www.linuxliteos.com/forum...
riser On Topic 7 14,615 03-19-2015, 02:57 PM
    Thread: Post Your Desktop Screenshots!
Post: Re: Post Your Desktop Screenshots!

It's been a while since I posted my desktop.  Since then I added Google Calendar agenda and did some overall cleanup of my "dashboard".  Obviously smudged my IP, children's faces, and stocks I own  :D...
riser Screenshots 388 620,177 02-07-2015, 08:50 PM
    Thread: Upgrade Script
Post: Re: Upgrade Script

I essentially made 3 changes: - Consolidate running zenity based commands using a function (so any changes to behavior are done in one place and code is cleaner) - Replaced the multiple 'sed -i' repla...
riser Linux Lite Software Development 42 69,187 02-06-2015, 06:35 PM
    Thread: Upgrade Script
Post: Re: Upgrade Script

Hi Jerry, I plan on testing this process sometime this month.  I was not looking forward to a full clean LL 2.2 install given all the customization I have make, but always wanted the increased speed ...
riser Linux Lite Software Development 42 69,187 02-06-2015, 06:04 PM
    Thread: Linux Replacements for Windows Programs
Post: Re: Linux Replacements for Windows Programs

Hmmm... good question. Maybe add a "Generic / Non-Replacement" section?  This is turning out to be a good overall app list.
riser On Topic 192 425,677 02-04-2015, 12:09 AM
    Thread: Linux Replacements for Windows Programs
Post: Re: Linux Replacements for Windows Programs

Add to existing apps: - Skype: Jitsi, Google Hangouts - Notepad: Sublime Text, LeafPad - Remote Desktop: Vinagre - Windows Movie Maker: OpenShot - Windows Media Player: Rhythmbox - WinZip: Xarchiver ...
riser On Topic 192 425,677 02-03-2015, 07:10 PM
    Thread: [resolved] TimeShift: Restore Your Linux Desktop To Previous State
Post: Re: TimeShift: Restore Your Linux Desktop To Previ...

I am using TimeShift for / backups.  I use Back-In-Time for data/docs.
riser Off Topic 10 16,927 01-29-2015, 06:13 PM
    Thread: Linux Replacements for Windows Programs
Post: Re: Linux Replacements for Windows Programs

bitsnpcs link Wrote: (01-29-2015, 12:09 AM) -- Hello riser, I have merged as requested. I have added the new additions, all except 1, "zarchiver", can this be installed on Linux Lite directly ? Do yo...
riser On Topic 192 425,677 01-29-2015, 02:11 AM
    Thread: Linux Replacements for Windows Programs
Post: Re: Linux Replacements for Windows Programs

Quote: -- Hello riser, Thank You for your contributions to the list :) , I am sure they will be helpful for your peers in the community, all have now been added. -- Thanks for that! A few more c...
riser On Topic 192 425,677 01-27-2015, 10:18 PM
    Thread: Linux Replacements for Windows Programs
Post: Re: Linux Replacements for Windows Programs

Another addition for AutoCAD replacement should be FreeCAD (http://freecadweb.org/) Also, I would like to suggest that where there are several Windows apps with identical list of replacement apps, t...
riser On Topic 192 425,677 01-27-2015, 12:47 AM
    Thread: Linux Lite Web Traffic for 1 Month
Post: Re: Linux Lite Web Traffic for 1 Month

Jerry, What tool is used to generate these analytics?  It does not seem to be Google.
riser On Topic 7 10,140 01-26-2015, 06:23 PM
    Thread: Need Suggestions for the Help Manual
Post: Re: Need Suggestions for the Help Manual

I've been using Linux for many years, and any time I convert someone to it (mostly family members) I have to go through the "Windows to Linux App List" and describe what apps are available with equiva...
riser Suggestions and Feedback 69 185,125 01-19-2015, 07:25 PM
    Thread: [SOLVED] Comfortable Installation
Post: Re: [SOLVED] Comfortable Installation

I've used MultiBoot as well to create a USB key with multiple OSes (windows and various Linux flavors)
riser Installing Linux Lite 10 13,975 01-19-2015, 07:20 PM
    Thread: Speed Issues
Post: Re: Speed issues

I suggest you review the space available on each partition.  I have been using Linux Lite and similar distros for years, and never noticed a slowdown unless a partition gets too filled up (not healthy...
riser Installing Linux Lite 8 17,155 01-18-2015, 08:48 PM
    Thread: Linux Lite Release Roadmap
Post: Re: Linux Lite Release Roadmap

May I suggest a poll be created so you can get a more accurate preference representation? I understand the reason for raising the request, as I have seen this before. However, I have not seen it work...
riser Release Announcements 89 278,828 01-03-2015, 06:51 PM
    Thread: Linux Lite Release Roadmap
Post: Re: Linux Lite Release Roadmap

I also would like to see the number scheme continued.  Makes it a lot easier to know what's newer, older, and relative time span between them. A feature I would love to see is webapp integration, e.g...
riser Release Announcements 89 278,828 01-03-2015, 12:58 AM
    Thread: Linux Lite 2.2 - Software suggestions
Post: Re: Linux Lite 2.2 - Software suggestions

Wirezfree link Wrote: (11-11-2014, 10:50 PM) -- [quote author=riser link=topic=1112.msg6930#msg6930 date=1415742866] I've used Deja Dup in the past, but currently am using Timeshift for OS snapshots ...
riser Suggestions and Feedback 49 73,343 11-13-2014, 02:16 AM