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    Am i going mad? MX Linux issue

    I like Linux because it's an open landscape. At least you have found something that you seem comfortable with. It took me a few years to learn and understand Linux before i was comfortable enough to switch. I still Google solutions or simply discuss them in forums to this dayMy go to media...
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    Am i going mad? MX Linux issue

    Doesn't installing restricted extras or build essentials fix the issue?
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    Am i going mad? MX Linux issue

    Oh I see what you mean. I'm normally not good with advice when i am not in front of the problematic PC. Could be a codec/addon/extension issue.
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    Am i going mad? MX Linux issue

    Have you tried right clicking on the drive and selecting "open with" and then set that programme to be default?
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    Hi Guys (and Gals)

    Welcome to Linux Land. It's always a breath of fresh air to hear people share positive experiences. I agree with your point that the "one size fits all" approach Window$ and Appl£ use you can. I also love the freedom. Most of all the fact that you can distro hop until you find one that suites...
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    Post a screenshot of your Desktop

    thanks a million :cool:
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    Post a screenshot of your Desktop

    I love the menu button. Can you share please? The simplicity of your desktop is fantastic
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    Solus vs Manjaro

    Why not test your distros in a virtual machine. That way your host machine will be intact and you almost have nothing to lose if something negative happrnd to the distro in the VM
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    Am i going mad? MX Linux issue

    @lekkerlinux when you logout from MX Linux look at the top right corner where there is the clock, stickman etc. You will see an icon with a few horzontal lines. Click on that icon and you will see different sessions e.g. XFCE. Thats where your Budgie session will be.Select Budgie and login as...
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    Am i going mad? MX Linux issue

    Hahahahaha or distro hopping affective disorder
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    Am i going mad? MX Linux issue

    By the look of things we'll probably go off topic in an off topic thread lol
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    Am i going mad? MX Linux issue

    I don't think that method has an option to create a custom live cd of my running OS. In terms of backing up. I use Macrium Reflect. I have an image save on an external drive so all's well with me on the disaster management side of things
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    When was your first touch of Linux?

    ...Speaking of stuff hitting the fan. Ive bumped into another issue check this out :eek: We are going off topic again.
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    Where can i download the linux OS for laptop

    That's a vague statement. It's like asking where you can buy a car...Yeah im just throwing it there lol (me and my big mouth :rolleyes:) Annnnnnyyyyhow! It depends what your laptop specs are and what you want from an operating system. What operating system are you used to?
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    Where can i download the linux OS for laptop

    Yup easy peasy lol
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