Linux Lite 2.2 - Software suggestions

[N4RPS]

Hi Rob,

Great minds... I just did this on my HP15-TS with LL 2

Hello!

Indeed, as I found and installed onboard early this morning. It's really neat - especially in dim light, when the keyboard is hard to see. Might as well put the touchscreen to good use!

I don't think onboard can be utilized at login, but at least I can touch the 'face', and go straight to entering my password...

73 DE N4RPS
Rob

[Jerry]

UPDATE: We're edging closer to a first beta release. I was rather apprehensive about what effect adding new software had on performance and memory usage ootb. I'm please to report the following after the latest beta build...

[Coastie]

I vote for Deja Dup. It is easy enough for even me to understand. 

[Wirezfree]

Still looking at backup software to determine which is the easiest to use.

Hi Valtam,

Just my observation..
I have been trying lots of Backup programs, and they all work, but vary in what they do, and ease of use & understanding.
If we think of the target audience, It would be close thing between Luckybackup & DejaDup.
I would lean towards Luckybackup, because there is already the makings of an very good "How To" from Gold_Finger
that could possibly be lifted for the Help Manual, all the other options would require a "Help" section creating.
https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/index.php?topic=129.msg683#msg683

I think if your skills/knowledge have progressed beyond using Luckybackup,
you could probably figure out & install one of the other more complex ones.?

Just my thoughts
Dave

[Jerry]

First post updated to reflect current changes in the Beta - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/index.php?topic=1112.0
Still looking at backup software to determine which is the easiest to use.

[TMG1961]

I have 42 gb of free space, Will check out the link and see what can be done to fix it here.

[Wirezfree]

I tried systemback but i cant make a iso file, the option is grayed out and the created backup file isnt visible..also cant change the folder were the backups are stored.

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During the installation of systemback i get the following message;
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/hainan_smc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/hainan_rlc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/pitcairn_smc.bin for module radeon
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Hi,

Regarding the errors..
I had 2 or 3 errors the first time I ran it.
I posted them on them on the dev's Launchpad page.
He responded the same day and released an update next day.
I suspect he's not able to test on every variant of Hardware.?
Go here to post errors/ask questions:
https://launchpad.net/systemback


I suspect this is why you are not getting the option to change things..??
Also I had an issue with disk space initially.
Do you know how much free disk space you have.?
In a terminal ( ctrl-alt-t ) type:

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df -hYou will need at least enough for the .sblive image, and also temp space for the .iso creation.
I needed @ 4/5 GB

When it's working, you can define locations, and the file is: <name_you_gave_it>.sblive
If I remember the default is in your /home/<your_name>/systemback directory.

Dave

[TMG1961]

I tried systemback but i cant make a iso file, the option is grayed out and the created backup file isnt visible..also cant change the folder were the backups are stored.

During the installation of systemback i get the following message;
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/hainan_smc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/hainan_rlc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/hainan_mc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/hainan_ce.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/hainan_me.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/hainan_pfp.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/oland_smc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/oland_rlc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/oland_mc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/oland_ce.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/oland_me.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/oland_pfp.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/verde_smc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/verde_rlc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/verde_mc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/verde_ce.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/verde_me.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/verde_pfp.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/pitcairn_smc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/pitcairn_rlc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/pitcairn_mc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/pitcairn_ce.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/pitcairn_me.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/pitcairn_pfp.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/tahiti_smc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/tahiti_rlc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/tahiti_mc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/tahiti_ce.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/tahiti_me.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/tahiti_pfp.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/mullins_sdma.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/mullins_rlc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/mullins_mec.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/mullins_ce.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/mullins_me.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/mullins_pfp.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/kabini_sdma.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/kabini_rlc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/kabini_mec.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/kabini_ce.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/kabini_me.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/kabini_pfp.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/kaveri_sdma.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/kaveri_rlc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/kaveri_mec2.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/kaveri_mec.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/kaveri_ce.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/kaveri_me.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/kaveri_pfp.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/hawaii_smc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/hawaii_sdma.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/hawaii_rlc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/hawaii_mc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/hawaii_mec.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/hawaii_ce.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/hawaii_me.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/hawaii_pfp.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/bonaire_smc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/bonaire_sdma.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/bonaire_rlc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/bonaire_mc.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/bonaire_mec.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/bonaire_ce.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/bonaire_me.bin for module radeon
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/radeon/bonaire_pfp.bin for module radeon

[Wirezfree]

Hello!
If one's not included already, an on-screen keyboard for touchscreens would be nice...
73 DE N4RPS
Rob

Hi Rob,

Great minds... I just did this on my HP15-TS with LL 2
From what I read, it was supposed to be in 14.04 standard.??, but I had to install:

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sudo apt-get install onboardNot worked through all the options(lots) yet, and I've been starting it manually,
I guess it would have to be in "Start-up" for it to launch automatically.
Also if you want it to "automatically" appear when you have text input options,
It needs to install a bunch of gnome stuff..?? I've not investigated that yet.
((To be honest, It's more out of curiosity, I've never really been into touch, except on phones/tablets))

Dave



(( I have a reminder of the old days... XP Desktop ))

[Jerry]

Here you go Rob...

[N4RPS]

Hello!

Just installed LL 2.0 on the new Dell netbook. Until I can figure out how to make a GRUB dual boot work in UEFI, I have LL on Legacy boot and 8.1 Pro w/Media Center booting UEFI. It's like running LL on a storage card because I must use F12 to select LL, and then deal with GRUB.

If one's not included already, an on-screen keyboard for touchscreens would be nice...

73 DE N4RPS
Rob

[NRD80V]

Hi
I installed System-Back via LX-Terminal.
The commands are:
1) Add Repo
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nemh/systemback

2) Update
sudo apt-get update

3) Install
sudo apt-get install systemback

The application has the most user friendly and effective GUI.

When I attempted to create a Live Image of my Installation of Linux Lite without User Data,
I found that the ISO takes into account the following:
a) Entire ROOT Folder
b) Root & Users - the password configurations and rights or privileges
c) The Applications Installed
d) The Menu as we had customised

Thus it is a great tool
I love it, thanks for posting such a useful suggestion
Yours
VN

Hi
Thanks for the information, I would use it
VN

WOW, Systemback is awesome! Not only the ability to create restore points, but a live image? My dream come true. And, most importantly it is very easy to use!

[CaperAsh]

I live in rural area and find it helpful to monitor network traffic speed during downloading. And other stuff too is good to know as well.

System Load Indicator (which displays small graph in the panel) and from there can open more thorough System Monitor are good, though have read they have memory leak issues.

In which case:
sudo sh -c "sync; echo 3 > /proc/sys/vm/drop_caches"
is a handy command to immediately clear out and start over

[CaperAsh]

I echo need for good backup program, preferably one that can take system/partition saves, compress them, like Paragon HDM.

Search utility: synapse
https://launchpad.net/synapse-project

(I lack the skills (yet) to figure out how to install from raw .tar file, but had this on other OS's and it's lightning fast and works out of the panel bar.)

I find current supplied search engine never finds things, but maybe am not looking in right places. Synapse looks everywhere everytime and very fast.

Transmission for torrents is generally more popular I believe. Very good anyway.

Congratulations for your convenient install additional software feature.

[NRD80V]

Hi
Thanks for the information, I would use it
VN

WOW, Systemback is awesome! Not only the ability to create restore points, but a live image? My dream come true. And, most importantly it is very easy to use!