Lubuntu-users Digest, Vol 36, Issue 8

Thu Dec 4 12:26:41 UTC 2014

Thanks Aere (and everyone else who gave advice),

I used "sudo apt-get autoremove" which cleaned some more memory,
approximately 300MB (such as "libre-office-core" and "linux-image-headers",
etc..., and I then accessed the Synaptic Package Manager, went to
"linux-image" and deleted the oldest package (as a test). There were quite
a few others, but I will do those at a later stage.

Everything seems to have worked ok!

Steve.

On Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 8:18 PM, <lubuntu-users-request at lists.ubuntu.com>
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>    1. Re: Lubuntu : One month later (Florian Coste)
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>    3. Re: Lubuntu : One month later (SilverLion)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2014 18:08:20 +0000
> From: Florian Coste <fcoste21 at gmail.com>
> To: Israel <israeldahl at gmail.com>
> Cc: lubuntu user list <lubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com>
> Subject: Re: Lubuntu : One month later
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> Hi,
>
> I have also answered in your reply !
>
> 2014-12-01 23:34 GMT+00:00 Israel <israeldahl at gmail.com>:
>
> > Hi again,
> > (inline replies)
> >
> > On 12/01/2014 04:10 PM, Florian Coste wrote:
> > > Thank you for the Microsoft fonts. I have install
> > > "lubuntu-restricted-extras" but after trying to print again this pdf,
> > > my printer give me back a white paper... In properties the pdf reader
> > > says me that the font "Arial Bold" is not a standard font, and it has
> > > been replaced by "Arial Negreta". I thought that it could print this
> > > pdf, even with a bad appareance... How can you explain this white
> paper ?
> > I am not sure how to explain this, have you printed other things
> > successfully with this printer?
> > Also, if it is an HP printer you may need to install hplip to make
> > things easier.
> > What type of Printer are you using?
> >
>
>
> Maybe I will report my problem in a general Ubuntu support forum (as
> ubuntuforums.org).Yes, this printer has already print papers successfully,
> obviously. I think (but I may be wrong) it is this pdf who causes this...
> No, it's an Canon printer. I've donwload a ppa named cnijfilter (
> https://launchpad.net/~michael-gruz/+archive/ubuntu/canon).
>
>
> > > I don't know who is responsible of the lubuntu website. Don't you
> > > think that I could ask him (or them) to put foward the LTS version in
> > > the website ?
> > >
> > Yes!!  However I am not sure who runs the site.  I just hang out here
> > and answer questions because Lubuntu has a special place in my heart :)
> >
>
> Maybe I could suggest it to the QA team.
>
>
> > > For the conversion between jpg file into a format file directly
> > > printable, I think that it's an heavy way to do it by Gimp... Indeed,
> > > Gimp is a graphic editor, and so too powerful for this common feature
> > > "print picture".
> > Yes it is very heavy to use to simply print a picture, you may try using
> > imagemagick's display program to print.  If there is no desktop file for
> > it you can use the one I attached
> > > I don't know Eye of Gnome, maybe I should donwload and install
> > > it.Sorry if my sentences are not good, or seem too rude, it's not my
> > > native langage. And I wanted to specify that this Lubuntu OS is used
> > > by my parents who aren't familiar with computers. I know that for
> > > them, it would seem to difficult to use Gimp in order to print a
> > > "simple picture"
> > Eye of Gnome is heavier than the default, but I do not like the default,
> > and never use it, so I cannot say why it will not print.
> > Also do not worry about your language you speak very well, and I do not
> > think you have been rude in the slightest.  Many of us are computer
> > people so we like concise to-the-point mail :)
> >
> >
> Yes, it was what I thought, Eye of Gnome is heavier. As computer where is
> installed Lubuntu is old, I think I shoulnd't change the file manager.
> Thank you for you comprehension ;)
>
>
> > > Actually, as I said, I use Imagemagick, by terminal, in order to
> > > convert this pictures into pdf file. And after, I print them with the
> > > pdf reader. I admit that this way is also too difficult for my parents
> > > (converting, and use pdf reader). It's why I thought develop a script
> > > in order to do that. I don't know if it's easy or not, but I will
> > > learn to do that ;)
> > > Eye of Gnome should be the easiest solution. But I don't understand if
> > > this images viewer can do that, why it's not installed by default on
> > > Lubuntu (too weight ?), and why the actual images viewer can't do
> that...
> > >
> > Sure you can do that but I think in line with the Unix philosophy it
> > would be better to use something small that works instead
> > The desktop file I attached is for the imagemagick program called
> > display.  You can set it as the default file handler for images in the
> > file manager pcmanfm (ask if you need help)
> > Printing from it should work, but some printers need special
> > considerations to work correctly.
> >
>
> In fact, I didn't understand exactly what you wanted I do with this
> configuration desktop file.... Could you explain me, please ?
>
>
> > > Thank you for your information about how report my difficulties about
> > > Gnome Player and LXDE panel. Thank you so much ;)
> > >
> > No problem, that is why we are here as a community, we all need help
> > sometimes.
> >
> > And if you need help making a script for something don't feel bad
> > asking.  There are more than one of use that write scripts here.  And
> > there are some nice tools (like zenity) to make the script look like a
> > 'normal' program for people that do not like using a terminal.
> > And if you make a really nice program some of us might want to use it
> > for ourselves at some point :)
> >
>
>
> Yes, of course, if I do something that works and I like, I will show you my
> script !
> As I said, I'm new user of Linux, and I've recently started to learn
> programmation (Python in majority). But, it's a good way to learn much more
> !
> I will do it ;)
>
> Thank you so much ;)
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> Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:10:28 -0700
> From: Aere Greenway <Aere at Dvorak-Keyboards.com>
> To: Steven Duckworth <literati69 at gmail.com>,  lubuntu user list
>         <lubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com>
> Subject: Re: Deleting old/unused files
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>
> Steven:
>
> If you've been using your system for months/years, and updating during
> that time, you accumulate a lot of old kernels that are no longer needed
> and take up significant space.
>
> Try (in Synaptic Package Manager) searching for "linux-image", and
> within those displayed that are indicated to be installed, delete all
> but the most recent, and next-most-recent of them.  They come in pairs
> (linux-image-extra, and linux-image).  Beware the order they appear may
> not tell you which is most recent - check the version numbers.
>
> When you mark the un-needed ones for removal, and apply changes, it will
> free up a lot of space (even if just a single kernel is removed).
>
> Another thing you can do (in a terminal) is:
>
> sudo apt-get autoremove
>
>      and
>
> sudo apt-get autoclean
>
> I hope that helps you.  I have a test system running on a 4-gig
> hard-drive, and need to employ tricks such as these to keep it from
> running out of space.
>
> If you use Rosegarden (a MIDI sequence-editor), removing the lilypond
> documentation will free up a lot of space.
>
> - Aere
>
>
> On 12/03/2014 03:49 AM, Steven Duckworth wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I am currently using a Fujitsu Siemens Intel Celeron M laptop with
> > 40GB onboard memory (my PC motherboard recently burnt out), and was
> > wondering as to the safest way to delete old or unwanted files in
> > Synaptic Package Manager.
> >
> > My hard-drive space is very limited so to be able to keep it
> > uncluttered would be a bonus!
> > I did read an article on the net some time back, but thought it best
> > to check with the Lubuntu tech team.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Steven Duckworth
> > South Africa
> >
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> >
> >
> >
>
>
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> Sincerely,
> Aere
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> Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 19:18:37 +0100
> From: SilverLion <silverlion at posteo.org>
> To: Florian Coste <fcoste21 at gmail.com>
> Cc: lubuntu user list <lubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com>
> Subject: Re: Lubuntu : One month later
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>  Hey Florian,
>
> you are talking to the PR guy now.. What's the issue with the website?
>
> Regards,
> Silver
>
> Am 03.12.2014 19:08 schrieb Florian Coste:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have also answered in your reply !
> >
> > 2014-12-01 23:34 GMT+00:00 Israel <israeldahl at gmail.com>:
> >
> >> Hi again,
> >> (inline replies)
> >>
> >> On 12/01/2014 04:10 PM, Florian Coste wrote:
> >>> Thank you for the Microsoft fonts. I have install
> >>> "lubuntu-restricted-extras" but after trying to print again this pdf,
> >>> my printer give me back a white paper... In properties the pdf reader
> >>> says me that the font "Arial Bold" is not a standard font, and it has
> >>> been replaced by "Arial Negreta". I thought that it could print this
> >>> pdf, even with a bad appareance... How can you explain this white
> paper ?
> >> I am not sure how to explain this, have you printed other things
> >> successfully with this printer?
> >> Also, if it is an HP printer you may need to install hplip to make
> >> things easier.
> >> What type of Printer are you using?
> >
> > Maybe I will report my problem in a general Ubuntu support forum (as
> ubuntuforums.org).Yes, this printer has already print papers
> successfully, obviously. I think (but I may be wrong) it is this pdf who
> causes this...
> > No, it's an Canon printer. I've donwload a ppa named cnijfilter (
> https://launchpad.net/~michael-gruz/+archive/ubuntu/canon [1]).
> >
> >>> I don't know who is responsible of the lubuntu website. Don't you
> >>> think that I could ask him (or them) to put foward the LTS version in
> >>> the website ?
> >>>
> >> Yes!! However I am not sure who runs the site. I just hang out here
> >> and answer questions because Lubuntu has a special place in my heart :)
> >
> > Maybe I could suggest it to the QA team.
> >
> >>> For the conversion between jpg file into a format file directly
> >>> printable, I think that it's an heavy way to do it by Gimp... Indeed,
> >>> Gimp is a graphic editor, and so too powerful for this common feature
> >>> "print picture".
> >> Yes it is very heavy to use to simply print a picture, you may try using
> >> imagemagick's display program to print. If there is no desktop file for
> >> it you can use the one I attached
> >>> I don't know Eye of Gnome, maybe I should donwload and install
> >>> it.Sorry if my sentences are not good, or seem too rude, it's not my
> >>> native langage. And I wanted to specify that this Lubuntu OS is used
> >>> by my parents who aren't familiar with computers. I know that for
> >>> them, it would seem to difficult to use Gimp in order to print a
> >>> "simple picture"
> >> Eye of Gnome is heavier than the default, but I do not like the default,
> >> and never use it, so I cannot say why it will not print.
> >> Also do not worry about your language you speak very well, and I do not
> >> think you have been rude in the slightest. Many of us are computer
> >> people so we like concise to-the-point mail :)
> >
> > Yes, it was what I thought, Eye of Gnome is heavier. As computer where
> is installed Lubuntu is old, I think I shoulnd't change the file manager.
> > Thank you for you comprehension ;)
> >
> >>> Actually, as I said, I use Imagemagick, by terminal, in order to
> >>> convert this pictures into pdf file. And after, I print them with the
> >>> pdf reader. I admit that this way is also too difficult for my parents
> >>> (converting, and use pdf reader). It's why I thought develop a script
> >>> in order to do that. I don't know if it's easy or not, but I will
> >>> learn to do that ;)
> >>> Eye of Gnome should be the easiest solution. But I don't understand if
> >>> this images viewer can do that, why it's not installed by default on
> >>> Lubuntu (too weight ?), and why the actual images viewer can't do
> that...
> >>>
> >> Sure you can do that but I think in line with the Unix philosophy it
> >> would be better to use something small that works instead
> >> The desktop file I attached is for the imagemagick program called
> >> display. You can set it as the default file handler for images in the
> >> file manager pcmanfm (ask if you need help)
> >> Printing from it should work, but some printers need special
> >> considerations to work correctly.
> >
> > In fact, I didn't understand exactly what you wanted I do with this
> configuration desktop file.... Could you explain me, please ?
> >
> >>> Thank you for your information about how report my difficulties about
> >>> Gnome Player and LXDE panel. Thank you so much ;)
> >>>
> >> No problem, that is why we are here as a community, we all need help
> >> sometimes.
> >>
> >> And if you need help making a script for something don't feel bad
> >> asking. There are more than one of use that write scripts here. And
> >> there are some nice tools (like zenity) to make the script look like a
> >> 'normal' program for people that do not like using a terminal.
> >> And if you make a really nice program some of us might want to use it
> >> for ourselves at some point :)
> >
> > Yes, of course, if I do something that works and I like, I will show you
> my script !
> > As I said, I'm new user of Linux, and I've recently started to learn
> programmation (Python in majority). But, it's a good way to learn much more
> !
> > I will do it ;)
> >
> > Thank you so much ;)
>
>
> Links:
> ------
> [1] https://launchpad.net/~michael-gruz/+archive/ubuntu/canon
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