Solved Fed up with Linux

[Erik Groothuijzen]

Sounds like Windows 11 didn't want to comply in post #3.

Agreed, brother.....effort usually equals success.

If I had a nickel for all the frustrating times when Linux didn't perform right on my Linux boxes I'd be super rich! Most of the efforts to dig into why things were not working paid off.

Interested in finding out the spec's on that laptop.

 

[wizardfromoz]

Thanks. I think we are getting the idea as to version and desktop.

Do you have a Timeshift snapshot that pre-dates the keyboard keys issue?

 

[Erik Groothuijzen]

MMMy KEEEyboard dosssen'ttt dddo thaaat. View attachment 21143

Your whole post doesn't have any repeat letters...If your scanner stopped working after a new Kernel...roll back to the last working one...then wait till the next new kernel comes out...simple. View attachment 21144

If you don't like Linux Mint...there's heaps of other Distros out there to try or go back to windoze...the choice is yours. View attachment 21145

When I do post, I always have to check my double letters as with will, too, look etc. I used to type without thinking about it, now I have to double check every time on simple stuff. All the different Distros is one of the problems, and I do not want to go back to Windows because of 11 and being forced to buy a computer when mine is perfectly OK. Scanner is now sorted with VueScan and paying once of for life. I don't use it often, but when you ned it, it is realy handy. This last bit was typed without corections.

 

[Erik Groothuijzen]

Thanks. I think we are getting the idea as to version and desktop.

Do you have a Timeshift snapshot that pre-dates the keyboard keys issue?

Unfortunately not. It is one of those things you do not pay any heed to, and only bothers you when it persists. I think my computer is fine. I also like Linux being less bloated.

 

[wizardfromoz]

I agree, the specs look fine.

I have to leave for my evening in Australia shortly, and I note you are from RSA.

On my tomorrow, I will come back with some suggestions you could try, based on my experience with my stable of distros.

Cheers

Wizard

 

[Erik Groothuijzen]

Repeating Letters?....(click on menu and type in accessibility....then typing....)

1. Open the Activities overview and start typing Accessibility.
2. Click on Accessibility to open the panel.
3. Select the Typing section to open it.
4. In the Typing Assist section, switch the Repeat Keys switch to off.
   Alternatively, adjust the Delay slider to control how long you have to hold a key down to begin repeating it, and adjust the Speed slider to control how quickly key presses repeat.

kernel change knocked out your scanner?

https://itsfoss.com/boot-older-kernel-default/ ......take the kernel back to the one that worked for your scannerdddddddd

Just so you know, Eric, .....Linux is a system of choices. There are a Vast number of them, related to all facets of computing.

In the majority of case a search will bring you a common sense answer....when you are not sure, there is Linux.org
Out of the 90,000 odd members here you be sure that someone will have run across the problem you are having before, and will gladly lead you in the right direction, if not just solve the problem outright.

I know it is frustrating, but generally effort in = success.

If it is going to blow your mind and cause you undue worry and frustration....then win 11 will hold your hand, no doubt. The downside is it will cost you.

The keyboard app does not do what I want it to. I find it unnatural to hold the key down to repeat a letter and with typing normally, I have to slow down when typing double letters to make sure it is correct.
I have noticed the extensive support for Linux, but what I also noticed, because of the vast arrays of Distros with different versions, everybody is scratching in their own sandbox. Again with Widows, if they give you a spec for your hardware and it complies, it works properly with your version of Windows 99% of the time.
I started with Autoexec.bat, and was as happy as anything when Windows came along and had things like file manager etc. to get rid of DOS to get things done.
I tried Linux because of Windows 11. Struggled in the beginning with getting things running and getting used to how things work without sudo as much as possible. Liked the more space on my small SSD and less bloatware.
And then I am looking for software that is not in the manager......., or something stops working the way it did or should, and we start the battle all over again. And all I want at my stage in life is a computer that works without hassles.

 

[Erik Groothuijzen]

I agree, the specs look fine.

I have to leave for my evening in Australia shortly, and I note you are from RSA.

On my tomorrow, I will come back with some suggestions you could try, based on my experience with my stable of distros.

Cheers

Wizard

Thanks. Yes, I am based in Cape Town.

 

[osprey]

And all I want at my stage in life is a computer that works without hassles.

It might be inconvenient or even unacceptable, but if one wishes to run linux "without hassles", they may be in for some disappointment or disillusionment. Usually there is some degree of learning to do for the issues that do arise. That's not to say some installations can't run without hassles, but it's just not always the case. The good, however, that comes from the learning, enables a gratifying computer experience in the long run when one discovers the freedom that it offers. Persistence is not a bad characteristic to have in these matters I think. YMMV.

 

[Hillbilly H]

Unfortunately not. It is one of those things you do not pay any heed to, and only bothers you when it persists.

Timeshift is our friend! Have you tried running it live from a USB?

 

[Aristarchus]

I doubt that timeshift will help with somewhat broken installation. In fact I would avoid any backup until issues are solved.
I did search W530 in Mint context and the only issues mentioned (~5yrs ago) is brightness and bluetooth).

I also searched for linux mint and keyboard lag and it seems relatively common issue for Linux Mint (including kernel 5.15.x).

Maybe, as mentioned above try different distro.

Because you are just starting with linux, I suggest to sit back and relax. Some time ago, when it was posdible to buy MS Windows installation disks, people were complaining too when doing home installation. When getting pre-installed system one is working with mostly optimized environment, so in contrast to user installation things usually go smoother.
However the advantage of custom installation of Linux is that you can try several distros vs being stuck with one MS Windows "distro"

I would encourage you to try more as eventually you will get more stable Linux environment than Windows.

Goid luck

 

[charlie.corder]

The keyboard app does not do what I want it to. I find it unnatural to hold the key down to repeat a letter and with typing normally, I have to slow down when typing double letters to make sure it is correct.
I have noticed the extensive support for Linux, but what I also noticed, because of the vast arrays of Distros with different versions, everybody is scratching in their own sandbox. Again with Widows, if they give you a spec for your hardware and it complies, it works properly with your version of Windows 99% of the time.
I started with Autoexec.bat, and was as happy as anything when Windows came along and had things like file manager etc. to get rid of DOS to get things done.
I tried Linux because of Windows 11. Struggled in the beginning with getting things running and getting used to how things work without sudo as much as possible. Liked the more space on my small SSD and less bloatware.
And then I am looking for software that is not in the manager......., or something stops working the way it did or should, and we start the battle all over again. And all I want at my stage in life is a computer that works without hassles.

Hello Erik,
I think you have choices to make.
You say that "all I want at my stage of life . . . . "
I don't know what stage that is, but I probably have been through it, as I am now pushing 90.
As I see it, you can pay the $$$$ and get a computer with Win 11 and spend some time learning how to use it; or you can spend no $$$$ for Linux and spend some time learning how to use it.
The choice is yours.
I have a philosophy about learning --- we never stop learning. In this life there is no retirement from learning. We can retire from earning a living when we have accumulated enough money to live on, but, it is not the same with learning (about anything).
Just the rambling opinion of a retired shoe-repairman, flight instructor, truck driver.
Old Geezer
Tango Charlie

 

[Erik Groothuijzen]

I doubt that timeshift will help with somewhat broken installation. In fact I would avoid any backup until issues are solved.
I did search W530 in Mint context and the only issues mentioned (~5yrs ago) is brightness and bluetooth).

I also searched for linux mint and keyboard lag and it seems relatively common issue for Linux Mint (including kernel 5.15.x).

Maybe, as mentioned above try different distro.

Because you are just starting with linux, I suggest to sit back and relax. Some time ago, when it was posdible to buy MS Windows installation disks, people were complaining too when doing home installation. When getting pre-installed system one is working with mostly optimized environment, so in contrast to user installation things usually go smoother.
However the advantage of custom installation of Linux is that you can try several distros vs being stuck with one MS Windows "distro"

I would encourage you to try more as eventually you will get more stable Linux environment than Windows.

Goid luck

Thanks, I did have some issues with sound as well. I am now busy looking at Linux MX and the keyboard lag is not noticeable in the demo. We'll see.

 

[pilots72]

My suggestion for another Linux distribution is to try Debian 12. But since your concern is trouble free, compatibility with hardware and ease of use and you are not in to FOSS things, I also suggest to give Windows 11 a second chance, be more patient with Microsoft and try to understand that they are a business and not a charity

Ugh, why are we talking about windows? Surely there is a Linux distro that will work for him.

 

[GatorsFan]

I also like Linux being less bloated.

Well you can try my Expirion Linux which is based on Devuan has the Xfce desktop has no systemd uses sysvinit instead - it is lightweight and faster - download the ISO then install it to a USB with Etcher - kick it around see if you like it or not - the stable version is 5.0.1 the testing version is 6.0
see link in my signature block

 

[Alexzee]

Thanks. I think we are getting the idea as to version and desktop.

Do you have a Timeshift snapshot that pre-dates the keyboard keys issue?

Found the spec's for the ThinkPad w530. Looks like June 2012-ish.

https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/withdrawnbook/ThinkPad_W530_WE.pdf

 

[Alexzee]

Thanks, I did have some issues with sound as well. I am now busy looking at Linux MX and the keyboard lag is not noticeable in the demo. We'll see.

MX Linux run's great on my 11 year old Sony Vaio.
Zero issues for the last year.-

 

[Erik Groothuijzen]

Linux MX has solved all my gripes. Everything is working the way it should! Thanks all for your input and suggestions.

 

[wizardfromoz]

That's good news to hear, Erik

Wiz

 

[Alexzee]

Linux MX has solved all my gripes. Everything is working the way it should! Thanks all for your input and suggestions.

You're most welcome.
Could you share a few screenshot's of your fresh install?

 

[Erik Groothuijzen]

You're most welcome.
Could you share a few screenshot's of your fresh install?

Let me know what you would like to see and I will oblige.