Month: June 2016
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Adding a driver to Linux
UPDATED 23/8/16 Revised instructions using a generic driver downloaded from Github. These instructions were needed for the same wireless adapter but under Xubuntu 16.04 the kernel used was a newer version meaning the manufacturer drivers wouldn’t work. Firstly install the build headers etc sudo apt-get install linux-headers-generic build-essential Next thing is to download a generic…
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Linux RAID-1 [1]
Well I have made a start on testing the RAID configuration for my main PC. After looking at various scenarios, the one that fits the closest is incorporated into the documentation at this site: https://raid.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/RAID_setup In addition the following was referenced for some of the initial setup steps: https://linuxconfig.org/linux-software-raid-1-setup In order to make a start…
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More Mint and a system monitor applet
After playing with a lot of Lubuntu systems I have started to prefer Mint where enough memory is installed because it is often easier to install higher spec apps like Qgis. Lubuntu is really good for a lower spec system which doesn’t get used for more than internet stuff and I really recommend it for…
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Windows / Android
Well the Windows 7 computer has been set up and is doing a great job of running Windows 7 instead of 10. Of course MS will try to phase out Win 7 support as soon as they can so when that happens I will have to try to work out what I am going to…