#lubuntu

[jswatson]

in my fight against linux i restored windows for a bit just to make sure things were working alright and then out of nowhere

i have not downloaded lubuntu

where did this come from?? a live lubuntu image boots from this one external drive im using. but i didnt put lubuntu in that drive??

i used the dd command to make a backup image of arch linux. does that somehow make the drive boot lubuntu??? am i stupid? whats going on

[takes-of-dubious-temperature]

Microsoft burying the settings to disable advertisements baked into the operating system of Windows 11 into three separate hard to find options menus all while using vague & deceptive wording and forced system updates to Windows 11 should be the wake-up call for consumers to start figuring out how to install and use Linux distributions.

I can recommend:

Linux Mint – For a user experience most akin to Windows

Ubuntu – For overall user-friendliness (once you get used to the changes compared to Windows) and the broadest selection of easy-to-install apps

Lubuntu – For older hardware in need of reinvigoration

[silicon14blog]

Got Lubuntu running on my 2010 laptop, probably going to be more entertainment and media focused machine since it has a disc drive/tray I can play DVDs in while my primary windows laptop does not. Might use it for more technical usages but will see.

[q4os-tde-official]

my first experience with Linux was installing lubuntu on my NB200, not being happy with the performance, and then wiping the entire hard drive because i didnt realise that replacing literally every single bit on the drive with zeroes would make it unbootable

in hindsight that was incredibly dumb and like 5 seconds of googling would have probably told me that it was a bad idea, buuuuut thats what happens when you think you're too smart to have to RTFM

nowadays i google anything that im even slightly unsure about, just in case

[fugu-in-f]

you ever kill your entire desktop environment because it all hinges on the file manager and the file manager fails spectacularly if you misplaced the wallpaper image?

and then you can't open the configurator for the file manager because that requires the file manager?

you can tell i'm becoming a pro at linux because now I don't even need an update or a new program to break the nvidia drivers, I can do it all by myself (who needs a login screen anyway)

[ignasscio]

Finally I have my own dream terminal :)))

Here is the original Mirko art: https://twitter.com/zukululuu/status/1513336421507117061

[copiarypegar]

Instalar Dropbox en Lubuntu

Mi distribución de Linux preferida actualmente es una variante liviana de Ubuntu, llamada Lubuntu, que incluye las aplicaciones y servicios esenciales para el uso diario: paquete de oficina, lector de PDF, editor de imágenes, música y vídeo. Como les contaba hace unos días, esta distribución es ideal para revivir una vieja notebook debido a su diseño enfocado en la velocidad y agilidad, en…

[windrunner]

Now that it’s fully up and running I understand the people who are annoying about ThinkPads. I think i have a crush on this computer

[linuxscoop]

LXQt Desktop Customization: A Step-by-Step Guide to Personalizing Your Linux Experience

In this video, you will learn how to customize your LXQt desktop environment on Lubuntu 22.04. LXQt is a lightweight and customizable desktop environment for Linux that is perfect for low-end systems or users who prefer a minimalist interface.

We'll show you how to customize your desktop environment to meet your unique needs, preferences, and style. From changing, theme, icons, the wallpaper and configuring the panel, we'll cover all the customization options available in LXQt.

Whether you're a Linux power user or just starting out, this video will provide you with everything you need to know to create a customized and optimized LXQt desktop. We'll demonstrate each customization technique in detail, with easy-to-follow instructions that are suitable for all levels of Linux users.

Overall, this video is a comprehensive guide to customizing the LXQt desktop on Lubuntu 22.04, perfect for anyone looking to make their Linux experience more personalized and enjoyable.

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[dirt-mann]

i wish i could evangelize linux because on one hand the customization and lightweight nature of it is so nice but it takes so much work to fix issues and get it functioning well, like you will Spend Time Working ON Your Computer. this sucks. cant back out now thought because linux actually runs the software i need to run my media server :p

[zeemczed]

I just realized

I have no more reason to keep Windows on my crappy laptop that I bought for classes.

LINUX INSTALL INCOMING! 8D

[dewberrybramble]

btw if anyone has any recs for a lightweight linux to dualboot on a 10 yr old hp pavillion, PLEASE tell me

im currently using lubuntu, bc this was my second go at using linux (first try was manjaro and I hated it) I do not have the time atm to learn arch. I just need something that may work a little better than lubuntu.

[silicon14blog]

TBH I'm currently leaning into getting Lubuntu since this machine is from 2010, and I tested it out through a bootable USB and it does work, the main thing that I like about it does have a disc drive so might use it for playing DVDs and CDs.

have an old laptop I want to install Linux onto... not sure what distro though

[abbiistabbii]

Hey sorry I saw your post about Linux being better/just as good as Windows for gaming PCs, and I was wondering which type you’d recommend downloading for a mid-tier PC? (I’m not super tech savvy tbh but I’m a fast learner and would rather download Linux at this point than Windows after all the shit it’s done lately). Also, did not know Android uses Linux that is cool!

If you're a beginner, either one of the Linux Mint flavours or one of the Ubuntu flavours, depending on how mid-tier we're talking about. Mint is based on Ubuntu but they're both ultimately based on Debian, which is the most stable and easy to use (in my experience) Distro. You'll find this a lot that a lot of distros are based on other distros, but if I were to talk about distros, the best ones tend to be debian based.

So Linux Mint is made to be as user friendly as possible and have most, if not everything, working out the box, and it's great, but it does use an older version of the Kernel so you need to bare that in mind (but as a beginner you don't need to worry too much, everything will still work). It comes in three versions: Cinnamon (using the Cinnamon desktop), MATE (using the Mate Desktop) and XFCE (using the xfce desktop). On a mid-tier PC any of these will work, even the heaviest of them has a recommended ram of 4GB but if you know your PC you might wanna try MATE (about 1GB ram recommended) or XFCE (512 MB).

However I would recommend Ubuntu (it's what I'm using rn). It's what Linux Mint is based on and is just as user friendly as Mint but with the big difference being it uses a newer Kernel version and has more flavors using different Desktop Environments and for different uses. The flavors however are on different websites but more or less work closely with Ubuntu itself.

Vanilla Ubuntu used Gnome as it's default which is okay, some people like it, but I don't and nor does a lot of my friends. Different flavors have different requirements and levels of usability but again, 4GB is enough to run any flavor. Other Flavors include:

Kubuntu: this is the one I use, and in my option it's better than Vanilla. It used KDE and it's suite of apps which are both user friendly, wide ranging and really nice looking. KDE is quite resource intensive (again that's not saying much compared to windows) but if you have a mid tier PC with more than 4GB ram, it should run fine and I recommend it. I'm a big KDE fangirl.

Xubuntu: This is one I used in the past. Xubuntu used XFCE which is designed to be lightweight without sacrificing functionality. It's not as flashy, but it's easy to use, functional, and great for lower-powered computers or just people who wanna save on computing power.

Ubuntu Cinnamon: This flavor uses Cinnamon (which the "main" version of Mint uses) but with Ubuntu as the distro. I used Cinnamon as my desktop when I used Mint and I loved it. It has all the functionality of Gnome with all the ease of use and flashiness of KDE, so if you try out Cinnamon on Mint but like Ubuntu, try it out.

Lubuntu: This is the lightest of Ubuntu flavors. It's light enough that it's ARM version can run on a Raspberry pi. This was designed for computers with not much power like those old netbooks (remember those?) and it's not as flashy or functional, but it's a good option if your computer is a potato.

Ubuntu Budgie: This is the one I know least about because I have never used budgie. I checked it out on distrosea but other than that all I know is from people who have tried it. Some like Budgie (which uses the Budgie desktop) some don't, but I think I might need to check it out before I pass judgement.

Each of these versions are distributed from their own websites so be sure to google.

As for gaming I would recommend that after installing it, if you have a separate graphics card, install the drivers either from the driver manager or from the website itself. Steam runs on Linux and follow the instructions from steam on how to activate Proton.

Happy nerding.

[foone]

Trick or treat! My trick is this flash drive someone gave me that is completely unrecognisable by Windows even after multiple full formats, but appears to work OK on Lubuntu. Haven't checked any other systems. No idea what went wrong, it was in the original sealed packaging when I got it.

Take an AOL disk.

It's probably formatted weirdly, so Windows doesn't see the partition but Linux does.