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    Re: partition names

    It can be done with 'fdisk' probably best done from usb stick
    run sudo fdisk /dev/sd(DISK THAT NEEDS REORDERING)
    then 'm' for the menu
    choose 'x' from the menu (expert mode)
    then 'm' for the new...
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    [kubuntu] Re: 18.04 full lockup

    It sounds like it could be a thermal problem, monitor your cpu temperature.
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    [ubuntu] Re: Latop keeps freezing

    Have you monitored the temperature?
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    Re: Print image actual size ?

    In Gimp, Image->print size may be what you need
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    Re: Print image actual size ?

    What do you mean by 'actual size'? I hope it's not an image of a tree, house or mountain etc.
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    Re: Slow boot time (>2min)

    Hi, I had a similar problem because I had removed the swap partition. Use the system monitor to check that you have a valid swap.
    Cheers, Mike
  7. Re: How to make a UEFI bootable usb memory stick?

    Thanks for your help guys.
    I had no luck with this. Unfortunately This Acer is locked on UEFI mode, there is no way to change it, apart from new bios firmware I suppose. hahaha
    Thanks again, Mike
  8. How to make a UEFI bootable usb memory stick?

    Hi each,
    My Acer A515-52 bios does not allow booting except with UEFI.
    How can I make a UEFI bootable mem stick from an ISO file? In particular I want to make a bootable stick with...
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    Re: Unlocking Read only USB key on Ubuntu

    I think the mkusb command will delete all your data, be careful.
  10. Re: splitting a 123GB picture file into smaller files

    What is "a file like a folder"?
    How did you create "a file like a folder"?
  11. Thread: freezing

    by mdurham
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    [ubuntu] Re: freezing

    You have to find the process that is taking up the cpu time. Run the Administration system monitor and select
    "show all processes" from it's menu. Then select the processes tab. You should see the...
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    Re: Linux programs licenses

    Holger_Gehrke, What an absolutely perfect reply. Such a rare thing surely deserves some sort of User group Oscar.
    Thanks, Mike
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    [ubuntu] Re: Brother scan usb

    Try running SimpleScan from a terminal and observe the output. This can be helpful sometimes.
    Cheers
  14. Thread: Disk error

    by mdurham
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    Re: Disk error

    Try booting into Ubuntu, open a terminal and entering: sudo update-grub
    then reboot and try to boot windows again.
    Cheers, Mike
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    [ubuntu] 16.04 How to install Human theme???

    Greetings,
    I'm using 32bit Gnome Flashback (Compiz) and don't seem to be able to install the Human theme. I like rounded corners on windows.
    I've installed the Human theme but it doesn't show up in...
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    [SOLVED] Re: Movement of windows

    It normally happens on my small netbook when some button or other is off screen. I can't remember any specific app but it always happens on a live version when installing.
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    [SOLVED] Re: Movement of windows

    move the cursor to centre (or anywhere) of an unmaximised window, press alt and hold left mouse button down, then move the mouse
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    [SOLVED] Re: Movement of windows

    Bucky Ball, of course it's useful to move a window as Robbyx wants. It's possible to alt-click and move a window using any part of a window, not just the title bar. What I would like is to prevent...
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    Re: 16.04 XX Updates & News - Start a discussion thread per topic in forum if needed.

    Doesn't work for me. What a dumb thing to do, a username/password on on a live version.
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    Re: 16.04 XX Updates & News - Start a discussion thread per topic in forum if needed.

    What is the username & password?
    Thanks
  21. [ubuntu] Re: Is it possible to flash and install a new BIOS though Ubuntu?

    I found a reference to FADT here: https://www.freebsd.org/doc/handbook/acpi-overview.html
  22. [ubuntu] Re: Is it possible to flash and install a new BIOS though Ubuntu?

    Just a guess, could it be that the software won't allow an earlier bios to be installed? FATD Found Advance Date Time ????? Total guess though.
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    [ubuntu] Re: 12.4 will not finish booting up

    It sounds like you need to do a re-install. Before you do, copy your home directory to a memory stick with the live CD/USB
    By the way, it's 12.04 not 12.4
    cheers
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    [ubuntu] Re: Skype can't connect

    Latest version is 4.3
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    [ubuntu] Re: Skype can't connect

    Thanks for that mn_voyageur.
    Why TF doesn't it say so?
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