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by f.bluedevil
25. Feb 2012, 17:31
Forum: Other distributions
Topic: Slackware based Linux distributions suitable for beginners?
Replies: 11
Views: 15081

Re: Slackware based Linux distributions suitable for beginne

I will have to confess that I still distro-hop. I have set up my computer to maintain three linux distributions. However, one is used to check out new distro's, different desktops, run strange experiments, whatever, it frequently changes. Another, is used for distros I like and want to get a little ...
by f.bluedevil
24. Feb 2012, 13:11
Forum: Package requests
Topic: Application Launcher with intelligent search features
Replies: 4
Views: 4741

Re: Application Launcher with intelligent search features

Mimosa - Acknowledged and many thanks for your help! :D
by f.bluedevil
23. Feb 2012, 13:08
Forum: Package requests
Topic: Application Launcher with intelligent search features
Replies: 4
Views: 4741

Re: Application Launcher with intelligent search features

Mimosa - Thanks for the link. I have downloaded the package but I am not sure how I go about installing it?
by f.bluedevil
22. Feb 2012, 18:44
Forum: Package requests
Topic: Application Launcher with intelligent search features
Replies: 4
Views: 4741

Application Launcher with intelligent search features

It would be nice if there was an application launcher available in the repository with intelligent search features like either: kupfer or gnome-do.
by f.bluedevil
4. Feb 2012, 16:19
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Salix Live Xfce 13.37
Replies: 30
Views: 50109

Re: Salix Live Xfce 13.37

Congratulations to all involved! I will be looking forward to the KDE version.
by f.bluedevil
18. Jul 2011, 18:07
Forum: Problems
Topic: [Solved] How do I enable sync mode for an e-reader?
Replies: 4
Views: 2210

Re: How do I enable sync mode for an e-reader?

If you want a permanent solution you could create a udev rule to add the sync option
A permanent solution sounds like what I need and while I'm not sure how to create a udev rule, I'm sure I will be able to figure it out. As always, I appreciate your help!
by f.bluedevil
17. Jul 2011, 20:31
Forum: Problems
Topic: [Solved] How do I enable sync mode for an e-reader?
Replies: 4
Views: 2210

[Solved] How do I enable sync mode for an e-reader?

I have been running into problems when downloading books to a Kobo Touch ereader while using calibre. I posted on a calibre forum and was advised that I needed to make sure my device was in sync mode when mounted. When I enter the mount command I get the following output: /dev/sdb on /media/KOBOeRea...
by f.bluedevil
14. Jun 2011, 11:57
Forum: Problems
Topic: [Solved] Unable to update- HTTP response said error
Replies: 2
Views: 1901

[Solved] Unable to update- HTTP response said error

I cannot update or download from the depositories currently. Trying slapt-get -u, I get the following response. Retrieving package data [http://salix.enialis.net/i486/slackware-current/]...Failed to download: HTTP response code said error Retrieving package data [http://salix.enialis.net/i486/slackw...
by f.bluedevil
12. May 2011, 15:01
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Salix Xfce 13.37
Replies: 43
Views: 63986

Re: Salix Xfce 13.37

Congratulations! :D

I have been very much looking forward to this release. I' m downloading as I type - and thanks to everybody for their hard work!