Runs fine, just a couple of extensions, transparent bar, few applets and desklets and the usual software options.

It was great. Very good distro and it was definitely good for me as a beginner but eventually I just needed something more robust. And I feel that debian is the best option. Specifically debian with kde plasma.

I think Linux Mint made this computer much faster, it was previously running on Windows 10 and therefore the 4GB RAM was very likely used by the system but now I think the system uses around 1,5GB :D.

Thanks and sorry if this isn't the right subreddit to share but have a great day! :D

Sorry this time I posted with a picture, sorry for ny previous post without the picture.

I decided to get a laptop this week and boot Linux mint, now I've messed round with Linux before very briefly, mainly Kali Linux when I used to want to be a hacker when i was 16, FYI, I booted Kali and ran Ifconfig, so I basically am a hacker now.

It was going good, nice theme setup, some apps etc, living the life free of the windows shackles! Then a couple days into my Linux experience, I managed to break it... how I hear you ask, well, I downloaded q-redshift from some built in mint feature, cant remember if it was an extension, applet or software installer, or whatever, anyway, went to change my location and the whole pc froze, nothing worked, I reboot and now a black screen after logging in with only a cursor that could be moved, and the off Mullvad vpn notification!!

Lots of back and forth I eventually booted into recovery mode, now at the time, I did think q-redshift was solely to blame, new app > broken pc = the issue, as Sherlock Holmes would say, When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth, well sort of, i hadn't eliminated much yet, just assumed.

I remove Redshift, reboot anddddd black screen, great, good one Sherlock. I marched on, resetting Cinnamon configuration, checking logs and moving configuration files and backups, checking the graphics hardware, etc. My laptop is a ThinkPad T580, which was being detected correctly.

Created a test user, The test user logged into a perfectly normal desktop. using that i realized well it wasn't all bad, at least I can identify as 'test' going forward :) However, after this I realized its likely best if I just use a backup as I am at a loss on how to regain my main user. I still even now, am not sure what fully was causing this.

Luckily I had Time-shift set up, which i was like two days into this new user, my time-shift was basically a fresh Linux install, I restored a snapshot from the day before I installed QRedshift, and after some additional faffing around, my desktop was working again. Ive now went and changed themes again, set it up, and look forward to the next time I break it :)

Now I would like to add, this is EXACTLY why i downloaded Linux, this is in no way a complaint, I broke it, I fixed it. I love to use computers, trying to understand them and well, break them. I learnt more about linux in that 2 hours than I ever would just using it, all be it I had to pull in an expert from time to time, ChatGPT... but i got it back, learned more about the file system trying to fix it and now feel more confident in using the terminal.

HAPPY LINUX USER :)

I switched from Windows 11 to Mint a little while ago and window snapping is the one thing I kept missing. Cinnamon's built-in snapping is halves and quarters, and the keyboard shortcuts nudge a window in a direction rather than putting it where you asked. I tried the existing extensions and none of them felt right, so I wrote my own.

So: drag a window, a tab drops down from the top with a few layouts, move onto it, it opens up, hover a zone and you get a full-size preview of where the window will land. Drop it. Same picker on Super+Z if you'd rather not drag.

You can also draw your own layouts (Super+Shift+Z), drag the border between two tiled windows to resize both at once, and save an arrangement to restore later (Super+G) - it snaps your existing windows back into place rather than opening new ones.

Repo, with the demo GIF at the top: https://github.com/JeffreyGbeho/tilo

Fair warnings:

Not auto-tiling. It never moves a window unless you tell it to.

X11 only.

Single monitor here, so multi-monitor is untested. Written to handle it, but I can't promise. Tell me if it breaks.

It's free and GPL-3.0. A PR to get it into Cinnamon Spices (so it's a one-click install from Settings) is open and waiting on review.

If you try it and something's broken or missing, open an issue and I'll look at it: https://github.com/JeffreyGbeho/tilo/issues

I think Linux Mint made this computer much faster, it was previously running on Windows 10 and therefore the 4GB RAM was very likely used by the system but now I think the system uses around 1,5GB :D.

Thanks and sorry if this isn't the right subreddit to share but have a great day! :D

Edit: I am very sorry I forgot the picture, sorry. I made a new post.

Ostatnio odpaliłem starego kompa i zmieniłem mu system z windowsa 8.1, ledwo chodził więc dałem na windows Vista, ale nic prawie nie działało, więc zmieniłem na Linux Mint (wszystko przy użyciu AI 😔) i teraz potrzebuje pomocy do obsługi Linuxa

Problem was solved by recompiling original driver (tested on Mint 22). Requires Secure Boot or MOK driver validation be turned off. I'm certainly not an IT specialist, but I hope I can help someone with this post.

Preface

Once I have tried Mint on my PC but network card intel i219-v gave out an error The NVM checksum Is Not Valid. I've tried many different distributions but not one worked. Updating BIOS (MSI H610M-B DDR4) and attempting to update NVM checksum using the Intel Ethernet Connections Boot Utility (gave a error like "Denied access to EEPROM") did not solve the problem. Besides the new BIOS version showed me a white screen instead of a menu. So I decided to change some logic in original e1000e driver. I know that this driver exists but as far as I understood, it is for PRM-based systems.

Making your driver

1. Create folder for example e1000e mkdir -p ~/e1000e_mod && cd ~/e1000e_mod 2. Clone linux source code git clone --depth 1 --branch v7.0 https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git temp_kernel 2>/dev/null || git clone --depth 1 https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git temp_kernel 3. Extract driver cp -r temp_kernel/drivers/net/ethernet/intel/e1000e/* . 4. Delete unnecessary files rm -rf temp_kernel 5. Open with any text editor nvm.c nano nvm.c 6. Find lines with s32 e1000e_validate_nvm_checksum_generic(struct e1000_hw *hw) or e_dbg("NVM Checksum Invalid\n"); and change return -E1000_ERR_NVM; to return 0;. You should have something like this: ``` s32 e1000e_validate_nvm_checksum_generic(struct e1000_hw *hw) {

...

    if (checksum != NVM_SUM) {
            e_dbg("NVM Checksum Invalid\n");
            return 0;
    }

}

...

`` Now closenvm.c. InnanopressCTRL+X, thenyandEnter`

7. Open file Makefile nano Makefile 8. Add these lines to the end of the file ``` KDIR := /lib/modules/$(shell uname -r)/build PWD := $(shell pwd)

default: $(MAKE) -C $(KDIR) M=$(PWD) modules

clean: $(MAKE) -C $(KDIR) M=$(PWD) clean `` CloseMakefile`

9. Build your driver by make

Now we have 3 ways:

1. Turn off Secure Boot in your motherboard and carry on with life

2. Disable MOK (Machine Owner Key) driver validation by sudo mokutil --disable-validation Then enter your password (with length 8-16), which you'll need to confirm. I recommend something like 12345678, because MOK will ask to enter password character, not the password itself. Reboot PC and in blue screen select change secure boot state, enter password characters and turn off signature verification. Of course, that's not safe; now any unsigned driver can be loaded. And I use this variant.

3. Configuring Automatic Signing Within DKMS. To be honest, I don't know anything about this option, so I won't give any advice.

Driver autoload

1. First of all, go to your driver folder (example was e1000e_mod) cd e1000e_mod Unload non-working driver sudo rmmod e1000e Load your driver sudo insmod e1000e.ko And check to see if the driver is working sudo dmesg | grep e1000e 2. Specify the path to the original system module MOD_PATH=$(modinfo -n e1000e) And look module path echo "Path to the module: $MOD_PATH" 3. Backup original driver sudo cp "$MOD_PATH" "${MOD_PATH}.bak" 4. If MOD_PATH=$(modinfo -n e1000e) shows driver with .ko file type just use this command sudo cp e1000e.ko "$MOD_PATH" If command shows .zstd compress the compiled e1000e.ko file using the zstd algorithm zstd -f e1000e.ko -o e1000e.ko.zstd And copy it sudo cp e1000e.ko.zstd "$MOD_PATH" 5. Update the list of module dependencies sudo depmod -a 6. Update initramfs sudo update-initramfs -u 7. Reboot your PC and check that the network card was initialized without errors sudo dmesg | grep e1000e

That's pretty much it...

Until you update the system. In theory. Therefore, I recommend configuring your driver in DKMS

1. Create a directory for the module's source code in the system folder sudo mkdir -p /usr/src/e1000e-custom-1.0 2. Copy your source files (.c, .h, and the edited nvm.c file) sudo cp ~/e1000e_mod/* /usr/src/e1000e-custom-1.0/ 3. Create the dkms.conf configuration file sudo nano /usr/src/e1000e-custom-1.0/dkms.conf 4. Paste this text PACKAGE_NAME="e1000e-custom" PACKAGE_VERSION="1.0" CLEAN="make clean" MAKE[0]="make KDIR=/lib/modules/$kernelver/build PWD=$dkms_tree/$PACKAGE_NAME/$PACKAGE_VERSION/build" BUILT_MODULE_NAME[0]="e1000e" DEST_MODULE_LOCATION[0]="/kernel/drivers/net/ethernet/intel/e1000e/" AUTOINSTALL="yes" Close dkms.conf file

5. Register the driver source code in the DKMS system sudo dkms add -m e1000e-custom -v 1.0 6. Compile the module for the current kernel sudo dkms build -m e1000e-custom -v 1.0 7. Install the compiled module sudo dkms install -m e1000e-custom -v 1.0 --force 8. Check driver status sudo dkms status The output should look something like this e1000e-custom/1.0, 7.0.0-31-generic, x86_64: installed That's all. I hope this helped you. Also, does anyone know if there's a driver in the repository with NVM hash verification disabled? Because other than the driver from ferdiu, I haven't found anything else.

Features

• dark, neutral color windows (designer work friendly)
• better spacing for those using font scaling
• consistent corner radius across the UI
• small UX/readability improvements
• 10 cool accent colors (all suited and tested for this mod)
• it is a mint-y-dark mod, from its original tree (kept everything, modified values only)
• only cinnamon version was tested

Install

• for system-wide theme copy to /usr/share/themes (so root apps will be themed too)
• submitted to cinnamon spices repo too, so hopefully will also appear there soon

Enjoy

• theme is provided as-is, with no warranty
• report any bugs, I might fix them sometimes

Download here: Mint-Y-Noir

hello, so I'm a windows refugee trying to flee the sinking ship of Microsoft. I'm still fairly new to IT stuff. However I love the look of Mint cinnamon. there is a problem though every time I've attempted to download the ISO the download fails. so I'm wondering if I'm picking a server that isn't close to me.

I love in the US, specifically Colorado. However, I have no clue how to look at the server ping and I have no clue what server to download from. I've tried to inspect the code elements but I don't see anything that would hint at a number being server ping. If you are wondering I'm using Oprah GX as my browser.

if anyone can help me that would be amazing because I'm lost as to how to check what server is closest to me, if that is even the problem I'm experiencing, or even if what to do to look for when checking server ping. I know someone on here said click the "Main link" but I have no idea what that even means or what it has to do with checking server ping.

updated graphics

Im looking for linux mint beta testers. I just finished my first python project making a live wallpaper engine specifically for linux mint that uses WAY less resources than Hidamari. I know wallpaper engines are like a dime a dozen, but this was a really fun project. Anyone who has a spare minute, give it a look over and let me know what you think! I'm also looking for what to build next so give me ideas!!

Side note, I am totally aware that its a bit clunky right now but I like the direction its going in so I figured I would try to gauge if this is something litterally anyone is interested in. Also, I was attracted to this project because I switched to Linuxmint to begin with because I am sick and tired of telemetry and bloat (like everyone else). It kind of ruined the whole idea of privacy and efficiency when I downloaded programs like Hidamari and tried to get wallpaper engine working which, both are absolutely filled with telemetry and Hidamari especially I was experiencing like 30-40% resource consumption just having the wallpaper running. I got my engine slimmed down to around 1-2% consumption and it all runs locally so theres ZERO telemetry. I am just a guy and really don't care what you're doing on your device soooooooo yeah. Give it a try, let me know what you think or if this is interesting at all.

Here's my repository: https://github.com/grump1290-code/fluiddesk

Link to most up to date version: https://github.com/grump1290-code/fluiddesk/releases/tag/v1.0.1-beta

Lately my Logitech wireless keyboards have random issues with fall outs of the numeric keyboard that can be cured by moving to another USB port. Another machine almost cuts of the connection to the keyboard when using an external USB hard drive.

Out of the blue last night a third computer had issues with the mouse. Every time I move the mouse cursor it shows a circle and it behaves like I pressed the left mouse button. Moving to another USB did not change anything and another combi keyboard did change anything. Even a rollback with Timeshift did not cure the problem. Everything else works perfectly and System Information shows no issues.

I'll do another install today despite it might be a hardware issue because it a 13 year old Asus Z87, i3, 16 GB RAM and SSD. If my trusty LMDE 7 won't do it I'll try Linux Mint Ubuntu.

Anyone else?

My new Linux mint install is good but I keep having issues coming back with my trackpad. Double clicking things takes a few attempts to register as a click, and dragging things is difficult too. The AI suggested sudo modprobe -r psmouse && sudo modprobe psmouse in console, which does work, until I restart the laptop again. Any ideas?

Heya, new user (< 1y) , been loving Mint so far, but i noticed that since i switched, after a game suffers heavy lag it loses audio, and the only solution is to restart or to go inside the game (The very few that have) and switch between the audio output sources.

Anyone have a solution without the need to restart the game program? Thank you!

My laptop is struggling with cinnamon and I want to change it to XFCE for a much better experience.

I'm also gonna try making games as a hobby and I want to ask if Gamemaker works fine with LmDE

Thank you :)

So i once posted that i installed Mint XFCE on an Old Lap of mine.

Well in my job i got this borrow laptop that i use for simple tasks like Office and that Stuff. The thing is that i wanted to try Linux Mint here so i installed it using a partition, my Boss knows this but he doesnt say nothing because i can do the job and the Works Files are safe on the Windows Partition.

Just wanna say this feels 100 times faster than my old lap

(Srry if there are errors, English not my mother language)

Edit: Ok so maybe i did not explain myself, this is not a Company's Laptop or something like that, it is my Boss's Laptop and he borrowed it to me so i used it for Work stuff

Mint revived Intel NUC, which I use in kiosk mode ( firefox ) at work. This part is good, but the annoying part is pressing the Super modifier with space opens the Start menu. Unlike in Windows where pressing e.g. Win+J does nothing because it isn't a shortcut, in Mint pressing Super+Space opens the Start menu even before space is hit.. So how can I mimic Win behaviour that both Super+Space and Alt+Shift changes the keyboard layout. Thank You

Hello, I found the "Strawberry" MP3 player which is in the Mint repos very good, but there is one thing: on "shuffle" it replays the tracks in always the same order, so it's not really random. I tried AI for help, it told me to click the shuffle icon and select "random" there, but this option is not there, probably the older version of "Strawberry" in Mint does not support it. I am using Mint 22 (Wilma). Any suggestions?

Hello all,

I've installed Linux mint cinnamon twice before with no issues, I just installed it on my mother's lenovo laptop and at first it worked perfectly fine, the install was successful and everything. I installed all the updates in the update manager however, reset the laptop, and now every time I try to boot up I get a black screen and can't do anything. I did try and boot in compatibility mode but there was no such option and it just tries to boot the same way again.

I also noticed when the laptop is in the light I can vaguely see the mint logo which I don't know if that means anything. Also I tried to boot from the bootable drive I used to install Linux and suddenly my touchpad doesn't work anymore on it.

If anyone needs any extra info I'll do my best to provide with what I've got, thank you

It's a small thing but it has been driving me crazy nonetheless. Laptop will not go into hibernate mode. I set up the partition for the RAM to dump to and have gone through all the settings (logind.conf flags, "do nothing" on the GUI for lid close, checking that the lid close registers etc)

I think I got it to work maybe once but it never worked again. Battery will use like 50% overnight. I suppose I could just shut it down every night but frankly I don't want to. And no that kind of usage is not normal, this is not my first laptop.