Open Files Installed Via Terminal
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I would love to be able to do that, I will try smartphone. That is why I am trying to paint a picture. As i said previously, I power on the computer and I get the Grub Screen from there I choose to boot into MX Linux 23.6, the MX Linux logo shows up but does not boot into MX Linux sign-in screen instead it boots into the Desktop Session Plasma Wayland sign-in screen. I wish I would have thought of this sooner. Apologies to all. Here it is. (edited to make more sense)
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Okay, I clicked on "Desktop Session Plasma Wayland" and these options came up:
Plasma (Wayland)
Fluxbox
Default Xsession
Plasma (X11)
Xfce Session
When I move the cursor around on this page, I get a Lot of flashing and an opaque version of my desktop background appears. This is the background that I chose after signing in from MX. This is why I am concerned that this installation is unstable as I am sure this is not normal behavior.
Plasma (Wayland)
Fluxbox
Default Xsession
Plasma (X11)
Xfce Session
When I move the cursor around on this page, I get a Lot of flashing and an opaque version of my desktop background appears. This is the background that I chose after signing in from MX. This is why I am concerned that this installation is unstable as I am sure this is not normal behavior.
If you're concerned, then do a complete reinstallation of MX, and install your chosen desktop environment(s) when you do. Avoid fluxbox at all costs. I don't think you'll get a much different result, but a new installation might make you feel better about things.
The display manager is waiting for you to select a session. Click on the one you want, probably Plasma Wayland, or Xfce, whichever you want. You can do this every time you boot, or take the default, as you desire.
The display manager is waiting for you to select a session. Click on the one you want, probably Plasma Wayland, or Xfce, whichever you want. You can do this every time you boot, or take the default, as you desire.
There is also a new problem. Updater said I had 3 new updates to be installed; Firefox, Usb live maker and MX Boot options none of which would install. I received an error message: "There was an issue installing these updates please try again later." This is what I got when clicking on more info.
<html>Transaction failure:<br/><br/>Error while running the transaction:
E: Problem executing scripts DPkg:
ost-Invoke 'if [ -x /usr/bin/mxfb-menu-generator ]; then /usr/bin/stat -c %Y /usr/share/applications 2>/dev/null > /tmp/dpkg-post-invoke-timestamp;if [ -d /usr/share/applications/antix ]; then /usr/bin/stat -c %Y /usr/share/applications/antix 2>/dev/null >> /tmp/dpkg-post-invoke-timestamp;fi; /usr/bin/cmp -s /tmp/dpkg-pre-invoke-timestamp /tmp/dpkg-post-invoke-timestamp || su $(logname) /usr/bin/mxfb-menu-generator auto;fi'
E: Sub-process returned an error code
</html>
I was hoping not to have to do a reinstallation of MX and thought using Timeshift would take me back to a time prior to using Tasksel and removing apts and their dependencies. I am dual-booting with Windows and my Windows installation is virtually useless as it is unbootable and I can't access the partitions. I don't want to jeopardize my MX install because I am fully committed to using Linux as my Primary as I really don't have any kind of backup. A lot of this technical experience (I readily admit) is above my pay grade. That is why I have come to this Forum to seek the advice of those who are more experienced than I and hope that you will help this noob. I like Plasma but if I use Timeshift it will take me back to fluxbox and I guess that is unavoidable.
<html>Transaction failure:<br/><br/>Error while running the transaction:
E: Problem executing scripts DPkg:
ost-Invoke 'if [ -x /usr/bin/mxfb-menu-generator ]; then /usr/bin/stat -c %Y /usr/share/applications 2>/dev/null > /tmp/dpkg-post-invoke-timestamp;if [ -d /usr/share/applications/antix ]; then /usr/bin/stat -c %Y /usr/share/applications/antix 2>/dev/null >> /tmp/dpkg-post-invoke-timestamp;fi; /usr/bin/cmp -s /tmp/dpkg-pre-invoke-timestamp /tmp/dpkg-post-invoke-timestamp || su $(logname) /usr/bin/mxfb-menu-generator auto;fi'E: Sub-process returned an error code
</html>
I was hoping not to have to do a reinstallation of MX and thought using Timeshift would take me back to a time prior to using Tasksel and removing apts and their dependencies. I am dual-booting with Windows and my Windows installation is virtually useless as it is unbootable and I can't access the partitions. I don't want to jeopardize my MX install because I am fully committed to using Linux as my Primary as I really don't have any kind of backup. A lot of this technical experience (I readily admit) is above my pay grade. That is why I have come to this Forum to seek the advice of those who are more experienced than I and hope that you will help this noob. I like Plasma but if I use Timeshift it will take me back to fluxbox and I guess that is unavoidable.
I am sorry you feel that way and I do apologize as I know you are trying to help. It's that I am so apprehensive about Linux as I know virtually nothing. It has been hard for me to transition from all those years of Windows. I was just offering some thoughts. It is not a refusal of your suggestions and i will defer to your suggestions. If you believe a re-installation is warranted then I will do so. Please give me the directions you want me to follow.
Patience, my older (I'm 72) friend. We want you to succeed!
Is there a local LUG (Linux Users Group) nearby? I forget how to locate one of those clubs. That way, you could have a person come to your house and assist you with this.
Where do you live?
Where do you live?
Thank you so much for that, I'm 83 and learning new things is not easy as I am IT challenged. I want to thank deb_user for his patience and guidance and thanks to you as well Mike-BTU. But I believe I will take a break from this for now and will endeavor to navigate this on my own. I really appreciate everyone within this forum and I am sure I will need assistance from all of you as you have been generous with your time and expertise. I will be back.Patience, my older (I'm 72) friend. We want you to succeed!
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I understand that you're inexperienced and trying to learn. But learning requires effort. I don't think a complete reinstallation is necessary, but you seemed to be wanting to do that, and it's fine if you want, or don't want to. Being older isn't an excuse for anything in and of itself. I'm 80, and I don't expect my age to have anything to do with anything. I'm willing to help, but I can't do it all by myself from here. If you have timeshift backups, you don't need to worry too much about breaking things, you can always restore again, or you can do a complete reinstall, which shouldn't be that big a deal if you have a relatively new installation. The best way to learn is to break things and then fix them. That has been my M. O. for years.
I am not using my age as an excuse. I was replying to Mike-BTU in his reference to age. Insinuating that I am not willing to put forth the effort exacerbates the problem in following direction. In many instances in this dissertation you did not comprehend was I was telling you. You were fixated what you were viewing and what I repeatedly told you what I was viewing. So please leave your condescending attitude to yourself. I will move on and so should you.
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