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| 1438441 | 2017-08-21 13:15:00 | I have installed Linux Mint Cinnamon 64 8.2 in my HP Stream G3 with efi boot, which I am quite impressed with. Does anyone have the answers to :- 1] How can I log in as Root to change some files from read only to read/write? 2] I get really brassed off because it keeps asking for a password every time I wish to change anything. How can I change it to 'no password required' |
mzee (3324) | ||
| 1438442 | 2017-08-22 00:16:00 | I have installed Linux Mint Cinnamon 64 8.2 in my HP Stream G3 with efi boot, which I am quite impressed with. Does anyone have the answers to :- 1] How can I log in as Root to change some files from read only to read/write? 2] I get really brassed off because it keeps asking for a password every time I wish to change anything. How can I change it to 'no password required' THIS (www.youtube.com) Video might interest you? |
B.M. (505) | ||
| 1438443 | 2017-08-22 00:17:00 | 1. You could do it through the terminal www.linux.org Or you can open the directory that contains the files you want to change, right click in there and select 'open as root' input your password that will open the file manager with admin authority then right click the file select properties and change the permissions in the permissions tab. 2. This can be done apparently but is not recommended. unix.stackexchange.com |
KarameaDave (15222) | ||
| 1438444 | 2017-08-22 00:37:00 | You can use solutions for Ubuntu in Mint as well because Mint is based on Ubuntu so if you can't find what you want searching Mint search Ubuntu instead. 1. Already answered better than i could 2. Linux is designed this way, it is mildly annoying until you get everything set up but you should see it much less once you get past that. I just live with it personally |
dugimodo (138) | ||
| 1438445 | 2017-08-22 08:59:00 | I changed the settings in 'lightdm.conf' by booting with FatDog 64 on a USB flash drive, changed the permissions in Mint, altered the file, then saved. | mzee (3324) | ||
| 1438446 | 2017-08-22 09:31:00 | I changed the settings in 'lightdm.conf' by booting with FatDog 64 on a USB flash drive, changed the permissions in Mint, altered the file, then saved. Since when does Mint use lightdm? |
KarameaDave (15222) | ||
| 1438447 | 2017-08-22 10:25:00 | Since when does Mint use lightdm? Earlier this year by the looks : linux-mint-adopts-lightdm-slick-greeter (www.omgubuntu.co.uk) Reading the comments section (fully) seems not everyone agrees. At least there's one thing in common with ANY/EVERY OS -- :D |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 1438448 | 2017-08-22 10:40:00 | Earlier this year by the looks : linux-mint-adopts-lightdm-slick-greeter (www.omgubuntu.co.uk) Reading the comments section (fully) seems not everyone agrees. At least there's one thing in common with ANY/EVERY OS -- :D That's interesting, thanks wainuitech, I'll have to update my cerebral database :D It'll have to wait 'til the whisky wears off though ;) |
KarameaDave (15222) | ||
| 1438449 | 2017-08-25 00:14:00 | Since when does Mint use lightdm? This is Mint Sarah version 8.2, version 8.1 didn't have it. I have put it back to W10 educational for now (12 minutes with active@) Looking for a good system backup imager for Linux so far nothing. Active@ will make a RAW image, but takes forever. While on the subject of Linux, I would like to install FatDog64 on the HP Stream. It works well on it except that the default loader is 'grub4-DOS' which will not install in a EFI system. FD64 comes with 'grub2-EFI', but no instructions on how to install it. There is nothing like Linux to exercise an old mind. |
mzee (3324) | ||
| 1438450 | 2017-08-25 00:31:00 | As I think I've mentioned before, Clonezilla works well for cloning/imaging Linux. It must be run from a CD or USB or on a separate machine, it can not make an image from the running system. Other than that you could try the Systemback package. Fatdog is just a Puppy variant so you can install grub from the system menu, can't you? |
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