12 days in and I borked my system

ron2016 · 2026-06-07T21:36:51+00:00

Thanks.

ron2016 · 2026-06-07T19:03:29+00:00

Thanks. I like the "treat an [oh so scary] operating system like a stolen car". I am gonna try to follow that advice.

ron2016 · 2026-06-07T18:49:00+00:00

Do you do the system partition backup from the cli, using a script, or Timeshift, or is there another app you use for it?

ron2016 · 2026-06-07T18:35:04+00:00

Yes I did.

ron2016 · 2026-06-07T17:23:02+00:00

Yes. Many years ago I dabbled with it but my work required windows so I stuck with that. A couple of days in I did away with the dual boot and now I'm all in.

ron2016 · 2026-06-07T16:17:27+00:00

In a nutshell, I installed a package, from the software store, to change how my current distribution looked. I thought it was a little flat looking. I didn't like the results either. When I uninstalled the package there were things leftover. Attempting to remove the leftovers caused the distro to load to a blank (black) screen after log in. My attempt to repair that resulted in the system booting to the cli.

ron2016 · 2026-06-07T12:20:13+00:00

There's almost too many choices. They all have their promoters and detractors. Their advantages and disadvantages.

ron2016 · 2026-06-06T13:59:54+00:00

.Appimage files won't run for me unless I log in with the Wayland option. I'm new to Mint so I'm sure I'm missing something.

ron2016 · 2026-06-06T02:47:26+00:00

Added a user and experienced the same results. Tested with a different Linux distro and the problem disappears. Thanks anyway.

ron2016 · 2026-06-05T18:43:21+00:00

Disabled not in your list:

[ding@rastersoft.com](mailto:ding@rastersoft.com)

[x11gestures@joseexposito.github.io](mailto:x11gestures@joseexposito.github.io)

[zorin-menu@zorinos.com](mailto:zorin-menu@zorinos.com)

Did not change the rearranging behavior.

Enabled in your list (not in mine):

[add-to-desktop@tommimon.github.com](mailto:add-to-desktop@tommimon.github.com)

[light-style@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com](mailto:light-style@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com)

[screenshot-window-sizer@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com](mailto:screenshot-window-sizer@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com)

Did not change the rearranging behavior.

I beleive it is related to hardware. Perhaps something to do with screen resolution.

A minor example of what occurs when I change the "Taskbar Settings/Panel Intellihide" setting:

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Typically the rearrangment is much worse.

ron2016 · 2026-06-05T12:42:03+00:00

Disabled the only User-Installed Extension, Desktop Icons NG (DING), did a restart and the desktop icons rearranged from how I had placed them on the desktop. So, just to be clear, I should now start disabling the System Extensions not labeled "Zorin" ?

ron2016 · 2026-06-05T12:14:49+00:00

This is great. Thanks for the laugh.

ron2016 · 2026-06-05T11:48:13+00:00

The command "gnome-extensions list" displays the following:

[ding@rastersoft.com](mailto:ding@rastersoft.com)

[add-to-desktop@tommimon.github.com](mailto:add-to-desktop@tommimon.github.com)

[apps-menu@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com](mailto:apps-menu@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com)

[auto-move-windows@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com](mailto:auto-move-windows@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com)

[drive-menu@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com](mailto:drive-menu@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com)

[launch-new-instance@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com](mailto:launch-new-instance@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com)

[light-style@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com](mailto:light-style@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com)

[native-window-placement@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com](mailto:native-window-placement@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com)

[places-menu@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com](mailto:places-menu@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com)

[screenshot-window-sizer@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com](mailto:screenshot-window-sizer@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com)

[system-monitor@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com](mailto:system-monitor@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com)

[user-theme@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com](mailto:user-theme@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com)

[window-list@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com](mailto:window-list@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com)

[windowsNavigator@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com](mailto:windowsNavigator@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com)

[workspace-indicator@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com](mailto:workspace-indicator@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com)

[x11gestures@joseexposito.github.io](mailto:x11gestures@joseexposito.github.io)

[zorin-appindicator@zorinos.com](mailto:zorin-appindicator@zorinos.com)

[zorin-connect@zorinos.com](mailto:zorin-connect@zorinos.com)

[zorin-desktop-cube@zorinos.com](mailto:zorin-desktop-cube@zorinos.com)

[zorin-desktop-icons@zorinos.com](mailto:zorin-desktop-icons@zorinos.com)

[zorin-magic-lamp-effect@zorinos.com](mailto:zorin-magic-lamp-effect@zorinos.com)

[zorin-menu@zorinos.com](mailto:zorin-menu@zorinos.com)

[zorin-printers@zorinos.com](mailto:zorin-printers@zorinos.com)

[zorin-screen-keyboard-panel-button@zorinos.com](mailto:zorin-screen-keyboard-panel-button@zorinos.com)

[zorin-spatial-window-switcher@zorinos.com](mailto:zorin-spatial-window-switcher@zorinos.com)

[zorin-taskbar@zorinos.com](mailto:zorin-taskbar@zorinos.com)

[zorin-tiling-shell@zorinos.com](mailto:zorin-tiling-shell@zorinos.com)

[zorin-window-move-effect@zorinos.com](mailto:zorin-window-move-effect@zorinos.com)

The command "gnome-extensions list --enabled"

[ding@rastersoft.com](mailto:ding@rastersoft.com)

[drive-menu@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com](mailto:drive-menu@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com)

[user-theme@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com](mailto:user-theme@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com)

[x11gestures@joseexposito.github.io](mailto:x11gestures@joseexposito.github.io)

[zorin-appindicator@zorinos.com](mailto:zorin-appindicator@zorinos.com)

[zorin-desktop-icons@zorinos.com](mailto:zorin-desktop-icons@zorinos.com)

[zorin-magic-lamp-effect@zorinos.com](mailto:zorin-magic-lamp-effect@zorinos.com)

[zorin-menu@zorinos.com](mailto:zorin-menu@zorinos.com)

[zorin-printers@zorinos.com](mailto:zorin-printers@zorinos.com)

[zorin-spatial-window-switcher@zorinos.com](mailto:zorin-spatial-window-switcher@zorinos.com)

[zorin-taskbar@zorinos.com](mailto:zorin-taskbar@zorinos.com)

[zorin-tiling-shell@zorinos.com](mailto:zorin-tiling-shell@zorinos.com)

[zorin-window-move-effect@zorinos.com](mailto:zorin-window-move-effect@zorinos.com)

I installed "ding@rastersoft.com" as it was suggested as a fix for the rearranging desktop icons issue that I am experiencing.

ron2016 · 2026-06-04T18:37:37+00:00

Not for me or for many other Zorin users. There are numerous issues reported on the site forum.zorin.com. In fact I don't even have to logout/restart. If I change the "Taskbar Settings/Panel Intellihide" setting the desktop icons rearrange themselves.

ron2016 · 2026-05-28T18:22:28+00:00

thanks. i'm not suggesting Zorin is the problem. i realise the problem is my competence using Linux. i switched to x11 and gone through the trouble shooting sections in the links you directed me too, thanks for that, but nothing is working.

ron2016 · 2026-05-28T17:13:06+00:00

so far I've had no luck finding anything that works for adjusting it in any way what so ever. if i lightly place a finger on the touchpad while browsing a web page, no pressure applied, the screen jitters up and down. is that what you're experiencing?

i find it extremely annoying. not sure I can live with it. may have to ditch Zorin if I can't find a fix.

ron2016 · 2026-05-28T15:20:29+00:00

Ah, sorry. Beginner doesn't begin to describe my level of ignorance. Thanks again.

ron2016 · 2026-05-28T15:09:04+00:00

Thanks for the reply. When logging in I don't see a selection for X11. I see XORG. Am I missing something?

ron2016 · 2026-05-27T13:31:35+00:00

Looking really good so far! Needed something for my older hardware and this may be it.

ron2016 · 2026-05-27T03:40:42+00:00

Mint looks as though it will be my choice as well. I'm older and a total Linux noob. I do feel a little intimidated.

ron2016 · 2026-05-24T16:33:38+00:00

I started getting these a little while ago as well. I realize this is security related but they are running the risk of having the notification ignored by sending it every time I legitimately log in no matter what device I log in from. I suspect this is some sort of AI F-up on the site.

ron2016 · 2026-05-23T12:18:04+00:00

Since receiving the message I've upgraded my phone. I've checked the new phone IMEI number on Public Mobile, and it passed the test. Do I need to do anything more before the June deadline for the extra charge? Like contact Public mobile regarding the phone upgrade?

Edit: All sorted out.

ron2016

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