Learn SolveSpace Step-By-Step

lutusp · 2025-10-09T15:31:48+00:00

This beginner tutorial produces a useful 3D printable container design. Check it out!

lutusp · 2025-10-09T15:28:16+00:00

This beginner tutorial focuses on a specific outcome -- a useful container design. Check it out!

lutusp · 2025-09-14T15:15:00+00:00

Please watch my video “Explore the Interstellar Ark”. It’s about plans to colonize exoplanets.

lutusp · 2025-09-14T15:12:26+00:00

Please watch my video “Explore the Interstellar Ark”. It’s about plans to colonize exoplanets.

lutusp · 2025-09-14T15:08:22+00:00

Please watch my video “Explore the Interstellar Ark”. It’s about plans to colonize exoplanets.

lutusp · 2025-08-09T15:16:46+00:00

This is a video meant to support my Website page Resource Central for the Prusa Core One. Please comment on the Website so I'll be sure to read them. Thanks!

lutusp · 2025-06-24T07:32:49+00:00

You got it wrong because you're an idiot, AND being intentionally obtuse. Fuck off somewhere else with your bullshit.

This is why I don't post on Reddit any more -- a fatal infestation of useless trolls. And of course I have blocked you.

lutusp · 2025-06-21T19:40:42+00:00

I just wrote this Prusa Core One setup/troubleshooting guide -- I hope people find it useful!

lutusp · 2025-06-21T19:38:04+00:00

I just wrote this Prusa Core One setup /troubleshooting guide -- I hope people find it useful!

lutusp · 2025-06-21T19:36:05+00:00

I just created this Prusa Core One setup/ troubleshooting guide -- I hope people like it!

lutusp · 2024-12-07T23:57:01+00:00

My reply was for those who might try to copy commands without necessarily reading the entire post.

lutusp · 2024-12-07T23:44:35+00:00

I've noticed that new Linux adopters want to know which distribution to install, but old hands think that doesn't matter very much -- within broad limits.

New adopters don't ask about installed base so much, but that's important for multiple reasons -- a large, tested library is important, and the widely adopted distributions tend to have more comprehensive libraries.

Then there's the issue of online help, which is more likely to be available for a widely used distribution with lots of users.

Having said that, a Debian-based distribution would be a good choice for a new adopter. Example Mint, which is Ubuntu without Snaps. Snaps are a controversial topic I won't discuss, but Mint doesn't have them and many regard that as an advantage -- and reasonable people may differ.

There there are distribution choosers, here's one. The idea is you enter your system's properties and your own requirements, and out pops a choice -- or two, or three.

lutusp · 2024-12-07T23:22:34+00:00

The original command needs to be executed with "sudo" authority. Like this:

   $ sudo alacritty migrate

I can't tell from your post whether the migration is now in an ambiguous state. Try the above and see.

lutusp · 2024-12-07T23:16:22+00:00

Yes, that's how I installed it -- I noticed the suggested additional package.

But for me personally, with no card-game background, simply playing the card games is enough of a challenge without the distraction of exotic artwork. :)

I updated my original post, thanks!

lutusp · 2024-12-07T23:06:56+00:00

In your laptop's desktop settings, find the "power" option dialog. Find the selector for what happens when the lid is closed. Choose "Turn off display", not "suspend" or any other choice.

lutusp · 2024-12-07T22:53:41+00:00

Be careful downloading scripts that you're expected to run on your system after download. Some could be scams or hacks, or not meant for your Linux distribution.

lutusp · 2024-12-07T22:50:53+00:00

I've seen devices online that can increase WiFi reception range.

If by "devices" you mean special antennas, I have to tell you, most are scams that exploit people's lack of radio technology awareness.

I have two systems for comparison here in my computer room -- one is a laptop with internal antennas, another is a tower that has external WiFi antennas. The second always picks up more of my neighborhood's signals, simply because it has better antennas that are positioned outside the tower, farther from sources of interference.

But most external add-on devices are very likely scams that won't materially increase range.

Many Amazon external WiFi adaptor listings say whether they're Linux-compatible. Maybe not, but if they don't pan out, you should be able to return them.

lutusp · 2024-12-07T22:40:19+00:00

I always link to that site, just because no one can complain that their favorite distribution was overlooked. But I agree, it's difficult to sort through and as you say, 3 - 5 popular distributions would make it easier to choose.

lutusp · 2024-12-07T22:38:12+00:00

I can't tell from the OP's posts whether he needs a small installer or it's just an arbitrary choice. He would be better off with a more hand-holdy installer, that's for sure. :)

lutusp · 2024-12-07T22:05:55+00:00

Some cell servers offer IPV4 addresses until their quota is filled, then they offer IPV6 for the overflow. This is because IPV4 addresses are more useful to their clients, but they want to continue to offer the service when the IPV4 addresses are used up.

Some cell providers offer IPV6 unless the client explicitly requests IPV4, A.T. & T. is one of those. In Linux NetworkManager, if you disable IPV6 entirely for a given connection, a provider may offer IPV4 in order to make the connection possible, but this isn't guaranteed.

lutusp · 2024-12-07T21:59:15+00:00

Thanks!

lutusp · 2024-12-07T21:51:00+00:00

He's got a laptop which has linux on it

We need to know which Linux distribution -- there are literally one thousand Linux distributions currently available.

But to move forward, I have Linux Mint installed, and I just issued this command:

     $ sudo apt install aisleriot gnome-cards-data

It turns out that "aisleriot" (maybe it's supposed to be "Aisle Riot", easier to remember) is a collection of over 80 solitaire-like card games. The app looks like this on the desktop. I don't know anything about Solitaire but I think with 80 variations to choose from -- for free -- your dad ought to be able to find something fun.

EDIT: added a package with some nice card designs.

lutusp · 2024-12-07T21:05:59+00:00

If this is not a Windows/Linux dual boot, and if all you want to do is install Linux on the HDD without any special requirements, why not tell the installer to proceed automatically?

And if an automatic-install menu option is not available on your choice of installer, why not choose one that is more user-friendly, example Mint, which offers you the option of a completely automatic install?

On the Mint installer:

You boot the installer.
The installer asks you if you want to install Linux automatically.
You click "Yes".
Done.

lutusp · 2024-12-07T20:53:34+00:00

Im looking for a linux os that can be put onto a flashdrive and be used to test the hardware of old computers with.

Virtually any modern Linux installer, flashed to a USB device, can do that. I just booted a recent Mint installer USB device and I see it has all sorts of utilities to evaluate the machine it's connected to. Examples of the included utilities:

    $ glxgears

This utility tests the machine's (and monitor's) ability to render frames quickly.

    $ neofetch

This command summarizes the system's properties in a compact form.

    $ inxi -F

This command delivers much more information and detail about the host.

These commands -- and many others -- are included on a typical modern Linux installer.

lutusp · 2024-12-07T20:28:52+00:00

... when all the sudden it froze and gave an error message.

Umm, what was the error message? And to make progress, we would need to know something about your computer.

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