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by chrispop99
Thu Mar 14, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: Software / Configuration
Topic: rsyslog problem from Facebook
Replies: 5
Views: 89

Re: rsyslog problem from Facebook

CharlesV wrote: Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:50 pm Not familiar enough with rsyslog rotate to comment on WHY this might be like this.. however, on my machines the only way I can run rsyslog is with sudo. (or a cron set to to this.)
Thanks; I didn't really understand the question! Thought it might have some value though.

Chris
by chrispop99
Tue Mar 12, 2024 5:21 am
Forum: Software / Configuration
Topic: rsyslog problem from Facebook
Replies: 5
Views: 89

rsyslog problem from Facebook

A Facebook group member posted the following,but was unwilling to post here. I've copied it here in case it has any merit: I think there is an error in the file: /usr/lib/rsyslog/rsyslog-rotate It should be: ================= #!/bin/sh if [ -d /run/systemd/system ]; then systemctl kill -s HUP rsyslo...
by chrispop99
Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: HP's new printer subscription service...
Replies: 24
Views: 612

Re: HP's new printer subscription service...

I Have an HP LaserJet Pro that's a few years old now, and it's been excellent. Always Canon for photo printing though.

Chris
by chrispop99
Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: General
Topic: HP's new printer subscription service...
Replies: 24
Views: 612

Re: HP's new printer subscription service...

Presumably this is only an alternative to purchasing outright, and might suit some users?

Chris
by chrispop99
Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Yes, about all that old Windows 10 hardware.....
Replies: 93
Views: 2090

Re: Yes, about all that old Windows 10 hardware.....

GuiGuy wrote: Sun Mar 03, 2024 6:40 pm @needmorebrains
What is supposed to be wrong with W11?
I have tried it and like it better than W10.
Its hardware requirements are stricter that W10, and although there are workarounds, it is expected that MS will block those when W10 is EOL.

Chris
by chrispop99
Sun Mar 03, 2024 5:45 am
Forum: MX Help
Topic: Previously stable system has start to freeze randomly [Solved]
Replies: 3
Views: 126

Re: Previously stable system has start to freeze randomly [Solved]

Welcome to the forum. The first step is to eliminate hardware issues. Run MEMtest, preferably overnight. If you still have the install media you used for MX Linux it is included on that, otherwise you might download it individually: https://www.memtest86.com/download.htm If all is well, run GSmartCo...
by chrispop99
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:11 pm
Forum: Hardware /Configuration
Topic: Better CPU = Better VM ??? [Solved]
Replies: 10
Views: 385

Re: Better CPU = Better VM ??? [Solved]

I don't know specifically how VM performance will be affected, but the jump from an i3 to an i5 is significant. Going from an i5 to an i7 makes much less difference IMO.

Chris
by chrispop99
Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:56 am
Forum: MX Help
Topic: Canon Printer Installation
Replies: 5
Views: 199

Re: Canon Printer Installation

Be aware that drivers are not available for all Canon printers. Use the Print Settings dialogue with the printer connected via USB to see if it's detected, and a driver found. If that doesn't work, search online for a Linux driver for your printer. Canon do supply them for some models, and give the ...
by chrispop99
Sat Feb 24, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: Installation
Topic: Dell laptop won't boot from mSD card [Solved]
Replies: 4
Views: 149

Re: Dell laptop won't boot from mSD card [Solved]

j2mcgreg wrote: Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:44 am @chrispop99

Don't forget to mark it solved.
Thanks; I would have forgotten!

Chris
by chrispop99
Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:23 am
Forum: Installation
Topic: Dell laptop won't boot from mSD card [Solved]
Replies: 4
Views: 149

Re: Dell laptop won't boot from mSD card [Solved]

Thank you for the quick response.

from=all fixes the problem.

Chris

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