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| 1425466 | 2016-09-08 22:46:00 | Hold the phone, posting this from Mint/Firefox. Jeeeez, where did all those Adds come from. :eek: Anyway, I'm going to try and insert a Screen-shot of the HDD details. 7413 |
B.M. (505) | ||
| 1425467 | 2016-09-08 23:58:00 | You can use addons for FF on linux, I think adblock+ is available | dugimodo (138) | ||
| 1425468 | 2016-09-09 00:36:00 | Just grab all the contents from your Windows Firefox Profile folder and drop them into the Linux Firefox Profile folder, I've done it about 8 times, works well and saves a lot of messing around adding and setting up addons the way you like them, you just have to set up any things you may have changed like proxies on Windows or download folder. | zqwerty (97) | ||
| 1425469 | 2016-09-09 00:53:00 | Excellent, Adblock Plus to the Rescue, normal transmission restored. :D Now I just thought I'd have a little play with this before I tried to reintroduce the other two HDD's so what version of Skype do I use? There isn't any designated for Mint, but there are Two for Ubuntu. I did a Screen Shot of what was offered but the drop down selection didn't show up. So far I quite like what's working, but the designers really should include a Read Me file with the Download to save all the research. |
B.M. (505) | ||
| 1425470 | 2016-09-09 01:20:00 | This link explains how to access the synaptic package manager which is the way to install software such as Skype community.linuxmint.com Although you should probably update the system before installing anything. That is the little shield shaped icon near time on bottom right you click it and put in your password and go from there, I think there are a fair few for it. |
KarameaDave (15222) | ||
| 1425471 | 2016-09-09 02:39:00 | For future reference Mint is based on Ubuntu so if you can't find a Mint version the Ubuntu one should be fine. The package manager is definitely the easiest way to add software though. Think of Mint as Ubuntu where someone else has made some decisions and customisations for you. We have an old Pentium D machine here at work that is not on our main network, it was changed from XP to Ubuntu when XP support ended and has been rock solid ever since. Nobody much like Unity so we installed KDE on it and now you can choose which GUI you want on boot up. That's one of the great things about Linux, you can have multiple GUI options installed if you want to. It stays running for months on end on that machine no trouble at all. |
dugimodo (138) | ||
| 1425472 | 2016-09-09 03:10:00 | Nobody much like Unity so we installed KDE on it ... Yes, I agree too about Unity :groan: I was a fan of Ubuntu up until they changed to Unity (2011) but although I tried, I just didn't like Unity at all. That's when I switched to Kubuntu with KDE and I haven't looked back since. @B.M. glad you've got Mint installed OK. I thought isolating the drives would simplify the process. As Dugimodo said Mint is based on Ubuntu (also Kubuntu and many other distros are) so, basically you can install anything that is for Ubuntu and it should run fine in Mint. I'm just working out how to install Skype for you now. |
Rod J (451) | ||
| 1425473 | 2016-09-09 03:19:00 | Skype: Right let's see, I just fired up my Mint VirtualBox machine and it looks like a piece of cake to install. Just start up your "Software Manager" and search for "Skype". Then click the install button. Once installed you just need to set it up with your account details. | Rod J (451) | ||
| 1425474 | 2016-09-09 03:40:00 | @B.M: Just reading between the lines of what you posted before I guess you went to this page: www.skype.com which is OK, but generally in Linux it's best to install stuff from the repository (similar to how Android and iPhone works). Just use the Software Manager or as KarameaDave suggested Synaptic. The Software Manager is mainly aimed at newbies, but Synaptic gives you more technical info and control when you're ready for that. | Rod J (451) | ||
| 1425475 | 2016-09-09 05:28:00 | Yes Rod, now have Skype installed but can't find the USB Webcam which in turn contains the Microphone. What's the best way to track these? |
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