02-09-2018, 06:51 AM
(02-04-2018, 10:46 AM)Taem Wrote: I answered a few of my own questions. In case anyone was interested:
Quote:1. How do I access the files saved on the Windows partition?
A: This does not show up on the USB version, so it's a bit misleading. Once you install Linux on a partition, you can view your entire HD and access your files on other partitions.
5. Does LM auto-update, or tell you if there is a new update? And if not, does installing a new update erase your system?
9. In Windows, I guess since W7, the drivers all automatically get updated directly from Microsoft. Does LMC check your drivers for the latest compatibility and see if you have the most current drivers for them?
A: On boot, there is an option to check for updates and auto-update. Also on this pop-up is an option to check your hardward drivers for updates.
5. I'm going to try and see if all of my Firefox add-ons work with Linux when I get home from work tonight, so that is a partial question if they will or not, but I want to try my email client, Thunderbird also. Anyone know if that functions correctly under Linux?
A: Firefox seems to work flawlessly, and I was able to import all of my settings. Will try TB in a bit. EDIT: TB works fine, and all add-ons. Having insane difficulty getting POP to work so the files save on my computer but meh, whatever.
6. I use the MS Office suite religiously, as well as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat X Pro. Are there any comprable programs? I'm not going to bother with WINE since I have dual-OS atm, so if there's not, I'll decide what to do about this later...
A: So far, MS Office Word works great! Will be trying the Excel equivalent shortly, but still no idea about PS or Acrobat. EDIT: Excel works as good as the MS version from what I can tell. GIMP is nowhere near PS level, or at least I don't know it's features yet. Seems there are pdf editors in Linux so Acrobat Pro is not necessary.
11. Okay, I see people referencing command lines constantly for Linux in the online forums I've been to. Do you access that via the Terminal window, the same as CMD in Windows? And if so, what can you do with it that's important to know about for a new Linux user?
A: Self explanatory once you attempt it. Exactly the same as CMD.
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4. I see LMC comes with VLC as an external download, which I already got. Does it come with all codec? I play movies with .flv, .mkv, .ogg, etc.
5. I use a VPN called PureVPN. Any idea if that is compatible with Linux?
A: Both work as the original
8. How to get Numlock to enable on startup?
A: It does automatically after the latest update I did
9. How to set my network as a trusted network so every password I enter my browser doesn't keep telling me it can be compromised?
A: Apparently an issue with Firefox, not Linux. Windows has to modify it's Firewall settings, which is why it asks what type of network you're on, but Linux does not, so that warning is strictly a Firefox warning pertaining specifically to my distro
Still Not Sure:
1. How can I view my partition size and health, i.e. data usage?
2. W10 automatically defrags. How can I defrag with Linux?
3. Bluetooth; every time I switch OS, I have to pair my Bluetooth mouse again, which is super frustrating when... that is my ONLY mouse, so getting to the Bluetooth icon each time in both OS is rage inducing. Is there anyway to permanently save the goddamn paired mouse in both OS?
4. How can I install fonts? I have a ton I use which I need for my documents.
5. My laptop is a touchscreen, and I use a secondary HDMI non-touchscreen monitor. Every single time I reboot, I have to type "xinput", "xrandr" to get my video display ID, then the stupid output which keeps changing each reboot, then type in, "xinput map-to-output 13 eDP1" (the 13 and eDP1 change). How in the hell can I get Linux to permanently remember this?
General Question: Linux Mint seems to work much like Windows. I don't see too much of a difference, at least not for what I want to use it for. Is there any reason to use a different distro in the future?
#1. Go to your search bar and type: "disks" (without quotes). You can use gparted to do even more.
#2. Linux file systems do not need to be defragmented. Simply put, the data is stored with larger buffers between each file.
#3/5. I suspect this question and answers might lead you in the right direction. There is a way to add things to an "autostart" command/file. I have tried with other issues and have no success. Good luck!