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    Using my printer/scanner/copier

    Thank you. Sorry about that. The reason I posted to both forums is because I have both Mint and Xubuntu installed making my laptop a dual boot. I'm really more concerned with Mint and to get everything to run properly if I can. Thanks.
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    Using my printer/scanner/copier

    I'm sorry. I didn't mean to divide anyone. The reason I did that is because I have both mint and xubuntu installed on my laptop with the same problem. Sorry about that. I'm very new to Linux and want to learn as much as possible from everybody on here since you have the most experience with it...
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    Using my printer/scanner/copier

    Brother MFC-L2685DW
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    Using my printer/scanner/copier

    I'm using Mint 64 bit. I went to the Brother website and downloaded the installer file for Linux but can't get the correct command to extract it. When I type "cd" to look for the file it says no such file or directory. I've even moved the file to an easier directory to access but still can't...
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    Using my printer/scanner/copier

    Hi guys! I have a Brother laser printer/scanner/fax that I can't get to scan. It prints fine, and when I downloaded the scanner file from Brother's website specifically for Linux, it says it's installed but I don't know how to set it up to scan. Any help?
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    Superuser privileges

    I just ordered the Linux for Dummies book and should get it next Tuesday. :) I guess I got some reading to do. LOL
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    Superuser privileges

    Thanks guys for the info. I want to run Linux exclusively as much as possible without using any Microshit product if I can and get a feeling of accomplishment when I run a command and it works! :) I'll be back on here to get more help and info from you guys. Thanks again.
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    Superuser privileges

    Ok. Thanks guys. I remember using sudo previously, but I thought it was a permanent command that I wouldn't need to enter every time. Hey, I'm still learning and want to know everything I can about Linux. Is there a Linux book for dummies? Haha. But truthfully if there is one I wouldn't...
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    Superuser privileges

    Hi guys! I'm getting the same message again when I try to install updates: manually run 'dpkg --configure -a'. What am I doing wrong? I have superuser privileges because that was the message I got with the prior update message telling me I need those privileges.
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    Installing Windows

    I have a work laptop that has Windows 10 on it that asks for the administrator password every time I try to do something. My question is if I install Linux on it, can I install Windows over Linux? I tried the Windows boot file on my laptop that has Linux and when I click on the executable file...
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    Another W10 laptop goes TUX

    I have an older Acer laptop that had 7 on it and I should have installed LInux making it a dual boot, but I didn't. So I have Mint on both laptops and the one thing I enjoy the most is how fast everything opens, runs, and downloads on my HP now. I was ready to throw it against a wall when 10...
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    Another W10 laptop goes TUX

    I just thought, you could have installed Mint alongside 10 so you'd have an OS if there's something Linux can't do that the other OS can. I planned on doing that but didn't after installing 10.
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    Superuser privileges

    Mint 20. And I do have Timeshift installed. As I said in my earlier post, I ran the updates again and they installed with no problems. Oh well, as long as everything works, I ain't messing with it. LOL
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    Another W10 laptop goes TUX

    Hey Mike, I installed Mint on a brand new 500GB SSD and took out my old hard drive with Win10 and haven't regretted it one bit. My 8 year old HP laptop boots up faster, opens programs faster and is all around faster than when the laptop was new with Windows 7. I planned on making a dual boot...
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    Superuser privileges

    Ummm, never mind. I just ran the updates again, and they downloaded and installed with no problem. I don't know what I did but the updates installed. I'm still new to Linux and haven't really played around with it much to know the ins and outs of it without destroying everything I have set...
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