Questions tagged [linux-mint]
Linux Mint is a Debian-based open-source Linux distribution.
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How to Add some System Memory to be shared with the GPU in Linux?
I have switched from Windows 10 to linux mint 21.1 I tried playing GTA 5 on lutris (wine emulation) however the game is almost unplayable on linux as big parts of the map will not load because of my ...
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Dualboot: Windows does not show up when selecting boot priority
I dualboot windows 10 (21H1 build 19043.1110) and Linux Mint 22.04 on the same 2TB HDD. My motherboard is a Gigabyte H310M S2V 2.0. My BIOS version is F11 (I have never updated it). I can get into ...
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Display Issue - Linux Mint
I am having an issue with Linux Mint. I am new to Linux. My display is not showing up correctly. I can see everything on the screen but everything is almost unreadable. I've tried multiple resolutions....
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nvme performance difference (OS dependent)
My laptop has two nvme drives:
WDC PC SN730 SDBPNTY-512G-1101 (512GB)
Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus (1TB)
I guess I have performance issue under Linux Mint 21.1 (5.15.0-56-generic). To determine ...
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Bind command not found in Linux Mint/Ubuntu terminal
I need to use this "bind" command described in articles like:
https://www.computerhope.com/unix/bash/bind.htm
https://www.gnu.org/software/bash/manual/html_node/Bash-Builtins.html#Bash-...
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Numerous world-writable Directories in /proc/
I have searched for world-writable files and directories using the find / -perm -2 ! -type l -ls command on a Linux Mint system and have found a very large amount of world-writable files under /proc/ ...
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HP Pavilion dv6748us: Dummy Output on Linux Mint 20.3
I recently installed Linux Mint on this HP Pavilion dv6748us laptop to use as my main "portable" device aside my phone.
Up until now, it was a nightmare to set all up. Given that it has an ...
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SOLVED - Nvidia GPU 4K glitches on Linux Mint
I am experiencing graphical glitches when switching to 3840x2190. The GPU (below) supports the max resolution of 4096x2160, so if I switch to that resolution it looks just like 1920x1080 meaning that ...
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Nemo Action on Desktop not appearing
I have this .nemo_action file in ~/.local/share/nemo/actions, but it does not have any effect:
[Nemo Action]
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My bluetooth keyboard needs re-pairing every time I boot into Linux Mint
I have a Keychron K4 keyboard and a Logitech MX Master 3 mouse, both interacting directly with the onboard bluetooth (i.e. not with a dongle or adapter). Whenever I (re)boot or wake from suspension, ...
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Linux Mint Cinnamon ACPI errors by the thousand on boot and shutdown
On an Asrock H110M-DGS
Anyone got an idea what I can do about this? I've got nothing back from Asrock as yet.
Apr 08 14:49:53 abro kernel: No Arguments are initialized for method [_L6F]
Apr 08 14:49:...
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How do I modify the code for the Cinnamon Applet on-screen-keyboard@cinnamon.org
I am working on my first Linux project as an aspiring developer and would like help accessing the code for the on-screen-keyboard in Cinnamon 5.6.5. I can find the file, but I lack the experience ...
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Was about to install Linux for the first time until Windows wanted to update when I restart
I was about to install Linux Mint for the first time and had just burned the iso file to my USB drive. When I went to restart my laptop, Windows only had the option 'update and restart'. Will Linux ...
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Linux Mint: Third display cannot be enabled after logging in
I'm using Linux Mint 21.1 on a Lenovo ThinkPad P50.
I've plugged in two identical external monitors (Asus PB287 - 4k) via a Lenovo Docking Station.
The first monitor is using Displayport (should ...
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How to solve `fileName::stripInvalid() called for invalid fileName CalibreLibrary` in OpenFOAM?
I installed OpenFOAM on my Linux Mint. When I run simpleFoam, the following prompt appears:
~ ❯❯❯ simpleFoam
/*---------------------------------------------------------------------------*\
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LINUX cp -r with attributes (sepecially icon)
LINUX Mint 20.04 I need this for a script that already has worked in UBUNTU but doesn't anymore in Mint.
My problem: I have a directory for which I have changed the icon by simply right-clicking on it ...
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RDP connection broken when closing lid
I have old Acer Aspire that I want to turn in home server and connect remotely.
I installed Linux Mint (XFCE edition because I wanted something lightweight).
XRDP is installed and everything works ...
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Is it possible to install windows 10 on VHD/VHDX and boot from it on Linux Mint?
Is it possible to boot Windows from a VHD file that is stored on a Linux partition?
I don't want to run Windows under VirtualBox. Linux is the only OS on the hard drive, and Windows should only exist ...
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Which command is used by Linux Mint 21 Cinnamon Menu launcher to find the binary?
In addition to emacs 27.1 which was installed by Synaptic Package Manager I have installed emacs 28.2.1 built from source.
Using which and type I am getting /usr/local/bin/emacs as the full path to ...
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Boot Linux Mint from SD-Card
The problem:
I want a "moveable" Linux Mint image on a SD-Card. The SD-Card should have the linux installed and it should act as the storage of the system. I want to plug it in any PC and ...
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Mint: add file association to application in the (desktop) menu
It's my first attempt to customize the application menu in Cinnamon (out-of-the-box, standard Linux Mint desktop environment). I want to associate a file extension to a menu item (i.e. set a ...
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BTRFS filesystem size is bigger than my HDD, but how?
I have a 18TB HDD. (MG09ACA18TE)
$ df -TH
Filesystem Type Size Used Avail Use% Mounted on
/dev/dm-7 btrfs 19T 13T 5,8T 69% /mnt/point
$ df -Th
Filesystem ...
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Linux Mint: All Notifications Sound the Same After Update
I'm using Linux Mint, and just upgraded to version 21.1.
Previously, different applications on my computer made different sounds to notify me. Discord had one sound, Slack had another, Safe Eyes (a ...
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How to relocate Dropbox folder to sdc1 drive in Linux Mint 21?
I've installed Dropbox (Flatpack) and everything is working fine as long as I just let Dropbox use it's default folder or keeps the folder on the system drive. The problem is that I would like to have ...
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Fix dead USB ports/Bluetooth without shutting down PC
Computer
Linux Mint, 24/7 operation
Problem
Manifests after a couple of days of operation.
Lower USB ports stop transferring data. Power still works, but weakly.
USB on the motherboard is affected, ...
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Linux Mint $PATH, environment global change
I'm using the latest Mint (21.1, 64bit AMD).
Apologies, this is probably more of a Stupor-user question than a Superuser one, but with much web-based searching I have come up with a plethora of ...
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I am missing the "bookmarks" folders in the "open" and "save" dialog windons, in Kate under Linux Mint with Mate desktop
I am in Linux Mint 21.1, with MATE 1.26.0. I have installed Kate version 21.12.3, via the system Software Manager.
When I want to open a file from the filesystem, or save a document, I miss the "...
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I cannot boot OpenSUSE after installing Linux Mint
My computer has OpenSUSE 11.3 installed and I added Linux Mint to it. Linux Mint runs without any issues, but when I choose OpenSUSE on the GRUB page where we choose the operational system, it does ...
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MSI GS63 7RD STEALTH NO WIFI
My Wi-Fi suddenly disappeared, with only the airplane mode available in the respective menu.
I have tried
reinstalling drivers
uninstalling the device in device manager
scanning for hardware changes
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Why I can't import Charles proxy certificate on Linux Mint?
I can't import Charles 4.6.3 certificate on Linux Mint.
When I try to import Charles certificate, the "import" button is not clickable.
Button in red box is an import button:
I went to chls....
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Using the linux play command, how can I set the volume during playback?
The cli command play 'some audio file.mp3' is working, but I'd like to adjust the volume by about half for that particular playback.
How can I accomplish this with the play command?
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Bash installer script appears to not accept EOF input and instead gets stuck
I already posted this issue on stackoverflow and was politely redirected to this website. I hope this time, I'm at the right place :D
I wanted to automatize my Mint installation. One major part of my ...
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postman window not visible when sharing desktop
I have a linux desktop running on Linux Mint 21 Cinnamon and I am using ZOOM application - specifically a screen share feature to share presentations and various content.
Until this point I have not ...
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How to create a batch file that auto SSH into a local server and launches a python script in the terminal?
I have a batch file that performs a login into the SSH server. But I want to launch an app into the terminal for me to view its results, eg HTOP or TMUX.
Basically to run a command after login. It ...
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NAS no longer mounting but FSTAB not changed
My Linux box is set up to automatically mount a NAS volume on startup. I did this by including the following line in the FSTAB file.
//192.168.1.106/Media/ /media/media cifs users,rw,username=****,...
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How to access to users files of windows 10 from HDD?
I have the next problem, the HDD of my sister's computer cannot start windows 10. So she wants to get the files of her user. I bought a HDD reader to get the files. When I try to access to her user ...
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Xdotool --window function not registering
I've bashed my head against this problem for a while and I'm at a dead end.
I'm simply trying to send one key input to an unfocused window using the xdotool key --window window_id function. The window ...
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I think I broke Spyder IDE, getting strange error message in Mint terminal
I am running Linux Mint 19.3 and I open Spyder IDE from the terminal. I was working with it this morning, and then suddenly it stopped opening.
I had adjusted my monitors so that Spyder IDE detected a ...
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Ctrl highlights my cursor - Linux Mint 21
When I press ctrl and I release it:
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It highlights my cursor and I don't want that. I can't find its name on the internet and don't know what to search for in dconf editor.
This makes gaming e.g. ...
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Linux Mint Laptop (With a UPS) Turns Off When Power Goes Out
I had a Linux Mint (MATE) laptop with a working battery, but just to be safe I also bought a UPS backup, and plugged the laptop into it. When the power went out, the laptop stayed on, and life was ...
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What to do to protect linux file system from power cut?
I'm new to Linux. I'm using Linux Mint XFCE to make a kiosk. The kiosk closes every day in the evening and opens back in the morning.The on-off method is done via the switch (not soft shutdown). I am ...
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Linux Mint Install: The attempt to mount a file system ... failed
I have two partitions on my hard drive, and I'm trying to install the latest Linux Mint on one of them. When I get to the relevant step of the install, I pick "Something else" to go into ...
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Moving Windows Between Multiple Monitors (Linux Mint 21 Cinnamon)
My monitor setup is as described by the diagram above. Previously, using the move-window-to-monitor shortcut(s) (Super+Shift+{arrow direction}) I was able to move a window to whatever monitor was ...
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What causes those ACPI errors in Linux (and how to fix them)?
I installed Linux Mint 21 on my HP laptop. I got some errors I don't know how to solve. The first 2 days after installation, I had the following errors:
This is the error I was getting after I boot ...
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Google Chrome get rid of --disable-gpu-compositing
When watching videos on Twitch or Youtube I sometimes notice a lot of CPU usage and videos tend to be laggy on 4k resolution. I discovered in htop, that chrome is started with the --disable-gpu-...
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How to recognize the service that changed a file?
I installed a bunch of proxy and VPN apps on my Linux Mint. One of them will frequently change the resolve.conf file on system start-up and change the DNS from 127.0.0.53 to 127.0.2.1. How can I solve ...
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Struggle to bind certain keyboard shortcuts to windows tiling on Linux Mint XFCE
I use Linux Mint 21 xfce, as a dualboot on a laptop with native Win10 (Acer Aspire E571). I struggle to make certain window displacement shortcuts work. In "Windows Manager" I've set "...
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Creating "Open with" links in Linux Mint Cinnamon for Wine apps
I am using Wine 6+ in Linux Mint Cinnamon 21, and want to select a Windows app to open a certain mime type and access it from the "Open with" app list. I placed a copy of the .desktop file ...
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Linux Mint 21 Terminal windows not showing as open in taskbar
Since Mint's the last update to ubuntu 20.04, I have seeing issue with some windows showing up in the taskbar. Here is an example:
Example Image
This issue also applies to folders that are open.
This ...
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Unable to run apt update: At least one invalid signature was encountered
My Linux Mint 20 installation suddenly stopped updating. Update Manger says "Your APT configuration is corrupt". Running apt update produces the following messages:
Get:1 http://security....
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