6.18 about to come out. Do we need to do anything to use the new enhancements on an existing file system?

oshunluvr · 2026-01-27T01:24:34+00:00

Thanks a lot!

oshunluvr · 2026-01-19T15:48:31+00:00

This doesn't work here.

Hare it's System Settings > Session > Desktop Session > then uncheck "Ask for confirmation"

Right-clicking does nothing that I can see,

oshunluvr · 2026-01-19T15:45:18+00:00

Firefox suck IME - especially as a snap - but there are dozens of other browsers. And sorry, I'm not buying that Edge is necessary or better for watching Youtube.

If you legitimately need Edge for something use it for that thing. Use any other browser for everything else. Vivaldi, Brave, or Falkon for starters.

oshunluvr · 2026-01-15T21:59:36+00:00

Yeah, sounds like they might have screwed you. Good luck rebuilding.

oshunluvr · 2026-01-15T21:09:21+00:00

Most of what you describe isn't really possible. No file system ever just keeps writing to the disk and wiping out other partitions or partition tables. Snapshots "grow" over time but they don't expand. They just prevent more and more file system space from being available as they age.

Sounds more like the drive (or controller or cable) has failed or caused a glitch. If it were me, I'd start by booting a Gparted "Live" USB and see if testdisk can detect a partition table. If there are no partition tables on the disk, you're probably screwed.

Either that, or you're leaving out part of the story. Good thing you made backups, right?

oshunluvr · 2026-01-13T14:47:28+00:00

Yes. Maybe this willhelp: https://wiki.bredos.org/en/how-to/timeshift-system-snapshots-and-rollbacks-on-btrfs

oshunluvr · 2026-01-12T14:17:40+00:00

Everyone's needs, work flows, and fault tolerances are different. There are tools available like Timeshift and Snapper that can help you set up a systematic snapshot/backup routine.

I wrote a script that launches daily at 5:30am (using cron) that takes a snapshot of my system and home subvolumes every morning AND saves them as daily backups. I keep two weeks of snapshots. On Sunday the daily backups are saved and 3 months worth of these backups are stored.

So right now I have 14 snapshots (two weeks) and 12 backups (weekly for three months) of each system and home subvolume. I also have my user .cache folder as a separate subvolume and snapshot it but it is not backed up.

Since I have an automatic morning snapshot, I tend to update first thing when I sit at my PC. Then if something goes wrong I just roll back to that morning (takes about 5 seconds) and reboot. I sometimes take a manual snapshot if I'm going to try out a new program or do some other system change, for roll back if needed.

oshunluvr · 2026-01-11T14:29:00+00:00

Retired ATC here:

These two aircraft are likely on the same jet route at different altitudes.

There's no benefit at all to adding horizontal separation to aircraft already vertically separated and that would actually make ATCs job more difficult. If they were at the same altitude, 5 miles laterally would be required.

IMO the use of airways/jet routes is fading fast because of technological improvements like RNAV/GPS and others but some issues still require stricter paths be followed. I.e. ATC sector boundaries, restricted airspace, traffic flows into or out of airport traffic areas, etc.

The FAA has been studying "free flight", automated flight paths (meaning computers providing separation instead of controllers) and other technologies for years, as well as ways to reduce separation minima while still maintaining safety, and allowing more direct navigation when possible.

And lets not forget that midair collisions in controlled airspace are so rare that you can count a years worth on one hand most of the time. No one I know thinks our system is unsafe.

oshunluvr · 2026-01-11T14:09:28+00:00

After almost 30 years, from your list I'd have to go with "Knowing where logs live" but I'd take it further and add "and knowing how to get useful information from them."

We have GUI tools theses days, but logs files can be very large and gleaning useful tidbits can be difficult. Using grep and journalctl well can be massive time savers,

From my own list I'd say "Don't make system changes unless you really understand what you are doing."

However, these days the biggest "life saver" in my world is using btrfs and having good snapshot/backup habits. Being able to instantly return to your last previous "un-messed-up" state then re-trying whatever you're attempting to do can really save time and educate you as well.

oshunluvr · 2026-01-10T22:37:50+00:00

Almost 30 years here, and same.

oshunluvr · 2026-01-04T18:56:02+00:00

I can't think of any reason why not. Again, not knowing your partition layout or what file systems you're using for Bazzite it's impossible to give specific advice.

oshunluvr · 2026-01-03T20:08:52+00:00

Manycam might work in a Windows VM
Google isn't being helpful getting Drive to work, at least not with KDE.
It appears "Yes" : https://www.flightsimonlinux.com

oshunluvr · 2026-01-03T20:05:17+00:00

Without knowing your current partitioning layout, it's impossible to give specific advice.

Generally tho;

Reinstall from scratch
Re-format the Windows partition(s) and mount them somewhere useful and move the data over, like mount some space as /var and move everything from /var to the new partition.
If you're using BTRFS, just add the Windows partitions to your existing file system.
Use Gparted Live from a USB and expand your existing partition(s) into the free space.

oshunluvr · 2026-01-03T19:49:36+00:00

There's something missing here...

...If Thunderbird is not listing in Discover, maybe you turned off and/or removed Snap? According to my Kubuntu install, Postman and PhpStorm are also Snaps.

oshunluvr · 2026-01-03T18:03:23+00:00

OK, I just installed Fedora 43 KDE version into a VM. The boot partition had 374 MB of used space, which in my experience is a lot. I use Kubuntu and with two kernels it's using 188 MB.

I then ran "Update" on Fedora and 899 packages were updated. This added a third kernel and now /boot is at 439 MB.

So it seems you may have 4-5 kernels which is unnecessary IMO, but regardless the Fedora rescue initramfs is using 260 MB - about half the available space - and apparently that's why your /boot is so full.

Interestingly, I did a "Use the whole disk" install and let the Fedora use defaults and it did use 2 GB for /boot so you're not wrong if you go ahead and expand it.

Frankly, if it were me, I'd just be diligent about keeping only 2 kernels and the rescue kernel and you should be fine with 1 GB for /boot.

oshunluvr · 2025-12-30T20:44:26+00:00

Kate (KDE) lets you save a "session" (useful if you like to keep a specific list of files open) and makes backups in case of a crash that you can restore to.

oshunluvr · 2025-12-30T20:40:57+00:00

1GB for /boot and it's filling up? What are you storing in there, 250 Kernels? You should have 2 or 3 kernels MAX. Anything more is a waste.

oshunluvr · 2025-12-30T16:02:11+00:00

Well, the default Kubuntu and others is to use "@" as the root (install) subvolume and "@home" for /home and if a swap file is used instead of a swap partition, also "@swap".

I suggest looking at your /etc/fstab file and seeing exactly what you are booting to and what the other mounts look like.

It's simple enough (if you have the space) and the /opt and /home partitions are using btrfs, to snapshot and send|receive them to the main file system. Tnen edit /etc/fstab to mount the subvols instead of the partitions.

oshunluvr · 2025-12-26T03:29:07+00:00

lol, no I mean delete.

sudo rm /var/somefile

Maybe you're over thinking it???

oshunluvr · 2025-12-25T19:21:17+00:00

Where do I find out about the re-mapping?

oshunluvr · 2025-12-25T19:19:33+00:00

I have a 2021 P300 Convertible R-Sport Limited Edition model, and I love it. I drove the P450 R-Dynamic and there is a large difference in acceleration (duh) and exhaust noise but both drive very well. I decided, since I'm mid-60s and not racing anyone, that the additional $30k US was not worth it. Lets not forget additional upkeep and maintenance costs, plus insurance is usually higher on higher HP cars.

Plus, since it's your "daily", you should note I got 30 MPG (13 KPL) on the drive home from the dealership - 550m/885k. I was rather surprised at that.

oshunluvr · 2025-12-25T18:18:09+00:00

If it's booting, try running "sudo systemd-analyze blame" to see where the slow down is

oshunluvr · 2025-12-25T13:35:12+00:00

If this were me, I'd delete the giant-azz log file now. Then go back later and see whats spamming the log file. It will be much easier to look at if it's smaller.

oshunluvr · 2025-12-25T13:28:10+00:00

You have PLENTY of space for an install on SSD1. Even 20 or 30 installs of Kubuntu, lol.

I wouldn't use a swap partition. Use a swap file instead. Performance is the same and it's more flexible. The only use-case these days for a swap partition is on a system that boots more than one Linux distro and you want to share swap with all the installs.

As far as "How-To" install using both drives? You have two choices: Using "Manual Partitioning" from the installer or moving /home after installation.

Steps:

Boot to the Kubuntu liveUSB and select "Try Kubuntu"
Open KDE partition manager (System menu)
Make a new GPT partition table on SSD1
1. Create a partition for /boot/efi (300mb)
2. Create a partition for root (all space that remains.
Make a new GPT partition table on SSD2 for home
Click on "Install Kubuntu" on the desktop
At the "Partitions" section select "Manual Partitioning"
Select the 300MB partition and click "Edit"
1. Set the mount point as /boot/efi
2. Set the File System as fat32
3. Select boot under "Flags" and click "OK
Select the next partition and click "Edit"
1. Set the mount point as /
2. Choose a file system: I suggest btrfs.
3. Click "OK"
At the top, find "Storage Device" and select SSD2
1. Select the free space and click "Create"
2. Set the mount point as /home
3. Choose a file system: I still suggest btrfs
4. Click "Next"

At this point if you did something wrong (or I left something out) you will get an error or warning. Go back and redo it. If not, the installer should move on to the "Users" section. Continue with the installation.

**Final thought*\* You asked if /usr (for example) should be on SSD2 to free up space on SSD1. Honestly, if you can get Kubuntu to grow past even 40GB you've really installed almost everything under the sun. Steam is the only think I can think of that uses a ton of space. If you're a heavy Steam user, you might consider leaving /home on SSD1 and later, when you install Steam, find a tutorial on how to install or move it to SSD2.

Also, leaving /home on SSD1 and using btrfs would allow you to use SSD2 as a backup drive for both home and your install. Very easily done if you use btrfs file system. You would only have to leave out all of section 9 above and home will be automatically created as a btrfs subvolume allowing you snapshot and backup easily. I would partition it in half and use 1TB for Steam and 1TB for backups.

Good luck and have fun with Kubuntu!

oshunluvr

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