Deepin or Deepin on Ubuntu

Deepin is based on Debian unstable, which isnt a bad thing, as Debian is always stable and reliable. Deepin is one of the most beautiful distros out there but they also add a lot more functions and with it sometimes odd things doesnt really work correctly for a short while, like i know someone had a problem that the wifi just dropped after after several reboots it just started to work, and when it was deepin 15.4 beta they did some much but graphics for other languages beside from english just crashed, and it took them a few weeks to short it out, but they did. but as stock deepin is a rolling release errors like it might come but they fix it and yo will get the updates and everything just improves. stock deepin has also great functions which the other version of deepin distros does not have yet. like their amazing software center, and also a license copy of crossover, which makes it easy to install many well known windows programs, all other distros asks 40 dollars for it.

Deepin Ubuntu, ubuntu is a very stable and well known distro, currently it only runs on the latest version of ubuntu, which is a nine months release version, but it is super easy to upgrade to the next version of ubuntu in april 2018, which is a 5 year support version. deepin just came to ubuntu so i think this next few months is like a beta where they will fix bugs for the 5 years release, as i say upgrading for ubuntu and deepin will be easy. but for now you will get like a mixture of apps between deepin and ubuntu. also in ubuntu you get like the ppa, deepin source which will give you the latest.  i havent tried the manjora one yet, but similar in my eyes.
In ubuntu there are also a lot of software and tutorials out as it is currently more used than deepin, and many companies makes software only for ubuntu, likes ppas to get the latest version via updates for libreoffice for example. so yes.

How To Install Koha 17.05 Open Source Library in Debian 9

In this tutorial I show how to setup and install Koha Open Source Library on Debian 9.  I just focus on the server side not on the web interface, it is just a wizard and easy to set up.  We are busy moving to koha now, so I might make more videos about koha in the future.

I used the following sites to based this installation of.

Video Tutorials:
with voice-overs: https://youtu.be/sTlH5YO_mmc
with background music: https://youtu.be/L4pa1GOYZjs

the koha open source wiki: https://wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/Debian
check out this great guy's video and he also create great documenation of a previous release and a ready made virtual machine you can use! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDEO1dWZfxc&t=1s and here is the documentation https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W4vUwEQK5alc474WEt0h38qQ5VOGJxPpnJiytxJSgu0/edit

Commands Used:
su

wget -q -O- http://debian.koha-community.org/koha/gpg.asc | apt-key add -

echo 'deb http://debian.koha-community.org/koha stable main' | tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/koha.list

apt-get update

echo 'deb http://debian.koha-community.org/koha 17.05 main' | tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/koha.list

apt-get update

apt-get install koha-common mysql-server apache2

Configure Apache

a2enmod rewrite
a2enmod cgi

Configure apache

nano /etc/apache2/ports.conf and add
Listen 8080
Listen 8081

/etc/init.d/apache2 restart

create library
koha-create --create-db libraryname

Retrieve the admin username and password

nano /etc/koha/sites/libraryname/koha-conf.xml


<config>
  <db_scheme>mysql</db_scheme>

<user>[system generated]</user>
<pass>[Some password generated by the system]</pass>

nano /etc/apache2/sites-enabled/namelibrary.conf

# OPAC
<VirtualHost *:8080>
# Intranet
<VirtualHost *:8081>

reboot your system

login ipaddress of server :8080 guest :8081 staff

Ubuntu 17.10 Final Beta (Beta 2)

In our journey to Ubuntu 17.10, we have reached the Final Beta, also known as Beta 2 and here you can find everything about each release.  Download Links, Release Notes, and Video Previews.  Enjoy!


Kubuntu 17.10 Beta 2:

Download Link:

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/17.10/beta-2/

Release Notes:

https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-artful-aardvark-17-10-final-beta-images-now-available/

Distro Run Through (Background Music):
https://youtu.be/JP7jMX47kK8

My Thoughts and Comments:
https://youtu.be/CJjMqEfycxQ


Lubuntu 17.10 Beta 2:

Download Link:

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/17.10/beta-2/

Distro Run Through (Background Music):
https://youtu.be/Gtmq1k8Y3fA

My Thoughts and Comments:
https://youtu.be/zy31IYlgsTg


Lubuntu Next 17.10 Beta 2:

Download Link:

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu-next/releases/17.10/beta-2/

Distro Run Through (Background Music):
https://youtu.be/Gtmq1k8Y3fA

My Thoughts and Comments:
https://youtu.be/wfERU2mb8uE

Ubuntu Budgie 17.10 Beta 2:

Download Link:

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-budgie/releases/artful/beta-2/

Distro Run Through (Background Music):
https://youtu.be/itFPmr991dM

My Thoughts and Comments:
https://youtu.be/rhda1jfxEjY

Ubuntu MATE 17.10 Beta 2:

Download Link:

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-mate/releases/artful/beta-2/

Release Notes:

http://ubuntu-mate.org/blog/ubuntu-mate-artful-beta2/

Distro Run Through (Background Music):
https://youtu.be/5RDmMp6XC34

My Thoughts and Comments:
https://youtu.be/kyb0i5HMxWU

Ubuntu Kylin 17.10 Beta 2:

Download Link:

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntukylin/releases/17.10/beta-2/

Distro Run Through (Background Music):
https://youtu.be/hzwhFvclpkU

My Thoughts and Comments:
https://youtu.be/JTVAEXnWsnk

Xubuntu 17.10 Beta 2:

Download Link:

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/17.10/beta-2/

Distro Run Through (Background Music):
https://youtu.be/S63KshhG7KQ

My Thoughts and Comments:
https://youtu.be/qOL9kLB0UKg

Ubuntu 17.10 Beta 2:

Download Link:

http://releases.ubuntu.com/17.10/ubuntu-17.10-beta2-desktop-amd64.iso

Distro Run Through (Background Music):
https://youtu.be/kwQMQ18wgt4

My Thoughts and Comments:
https://youtu.be/qOL9kLB0UKg

Pop!_OS 17.10 Beta 2:

Release Notes:

https://system76.com/pop

Download Link:

https://d1vhcvzji58n1j.cloudfront.net/pop-os/iso/beta/27/pop-os_amd64_27.iso

Distro Run Through (Background Music):
https://youtu.be/FCWHTRIy6ug

My Thoughts and Comments:
https://youtu.be/GO-Yi9i-gFc

Ubuntu 17.10 Beta 1

In our journey to Ubuntu 17.10, we have reached the Beta 1 and here you can find everything about each release.  Download Links, Release Notes, and Video Previews.  Enjoy!


Kubuntu 17.10 Beta 1:

Download Link:

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/17.10/beta-1/

Release Notes:

https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-artful-aardvark-17-10-beta-1-testing/

Distro Run Through (Background Music):

https://youtu.be/LV-TF1aEHlw

My Thoughts and Comments:

https://youtu.be/DTiUALqHFRs


Lubuntu 17.10 Beta 1:

Download Link:

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/17.10/beta-1/

Distro Run Through (Background Music):

https://youtu.be/Dms3VtxVe0Y

My Thoughts and Comments:

https://youtu.be/rcrYSXx7dzM


Lubuntu Next 17.10 Beta 1:

Download Link:

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu-next/releases/17.10/beta-1/

Distro Run Through (Background Music):

https://youtu.be/HrUJuCjqqSU

My Thoughts and Comments:

https://youtu.be/EAaDDCNOLZI


Ubuntu Budgie 17.10 Beta 1:

Download Link:

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-budgie/releases/artful/beta-1/

Distro Run Through (Background Music):

https://youtu.be/ORnVtBLaC8w

My Thoughts and Comments:

https://youtu.be/Oy12FFKkfik


Ubuntu MATE 17.10 Beta 1:

Download Link:

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-mate/releases/artful/beta-1/

Release Notes:

http://ubuntu-mate.org/blog/ubuntu-mate-artful-beta1/

Distro Run Through (Background Music):

https://youtu.be/hkr4rUpdMuU

My Thoughts and Comments:

https://youtu.be/KuJM4Z5QcLA


Ubuntu Kylin 17.10 Beta 1:

Download Link:

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntukylin/releases/17.10/beta-1/

Distro Run Through (Background Music):

https://youtu.be/oXL_-X6AcpU

My Thoughts and Comments:

https://youtu.be/6F1ogu4mZhY


Xubuntu 17.10 Beta 1:

Download Link:

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/17.10/beta-1/

Distro Run Through (Background Music):

https://youtu.be/eG2AQLw606M

My Thoughts and Comments:

https://youtu.be/TgPxvc2ZlJ8


Ubuntu Studio 17.10 Beta 1:

Download Link:

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/17.10/beta-1/

Distro Run Through (Background Music):

https://youtu.be/t2eEKAX-9fA

My Thoughts and Comments:

https://youtu.be/G2aN-dhFmHQ

My Linux Story

My name is Johan Seyfferdt, and I would like to share with you my linux story.  I am a South African and about 8 years ago I moved to Russia to serve in a local church. A few years ago I got married to a Russian lady and then I realise that I need a part time work to pay the bills.  So I checked around and a friend of mine who is a Sysadmin at a local university asked me if I want to come and take over from him as he is returning to the States and he will teach me.  So I agreed, even though I knew nothing about computers...  When I arrived there I was told that 80% of the computers are running Linux, Ubuntu 12.04 Gnome Classic and servers stock Ubuntu.  A huge shock to me as I only know Windows.  I started to play around with it and slowly moved all my home pcs to Ubuntu and also the church where I am serving and friends.  Today we are using Ubuntu MATE 16.04 for workstations and Ubuntu for servers.  And I truly love the power of Linux.  I also started to listen to podcast, like Jupiter Broadcasting, nowadays the Lunduke Show and the Ubuntu Podcasts and all these are my love for Linux inspired me to make Linux tutorials and distro previews and share it on YouTube,  Martin Wimpress made my day, when he shared one of my videos and then more and also subscribed to my channel, Ubuntu Made Simple, and that encouraged me that I am not messing up and that I am playing my part in the community.  (I am forever grateful)  I would love to win the Apollo notebook and used it to create more data!  Ps.  I have contacts in the UK who comes to Russia often!  Thank you for reading my 20 lines!

Solus 3

Solus 3 is out and wow it looks stunning.  As we know it is a rolling release so if you find some bugs along the way, just report it and it will most probably be smooth out along the way!

Official Site: solus-project.com
Release Notes: https://solus-project.com/2017/08/15/solus-3-released/
Download Links: https://solus-project.com/download/

Distro Run Throughs (background comments):
Solus 3 Budgie:
https://youtu.be/1MG3CaveOaU

Solus 3 GNOME:
https://youtu.be/FYWaCxjGK2k

Solus 3 MATE:
https://youtu.be/agODGHlY-J8

Thoughts and Comments:
Solus 3 Budgie:
https://youtu.be/pL68k8XmO4s

Solus 3 GNOME:
https://youtu.be/WZI4Wuczbms

Solus 3 MATE:
https://youtu.be/4mMrs_Ic568

How To Share Folders In Ubuntu

How To Share Folders In Ubuntu:

Video Instructions:
with voice-overs:  https://youtu.be/1jLHMIh293g
with background music: https://youtu.be/vM0MENDnesY

Install Samba:
sudo apt install samba

Modify config file:
sudo gedit /etc/samba/smb.conf (gedit or any text editor)

add config for each folder at the bottom (shown in video)
[shareme] (name of folder)
        comment = shareme (name of folder)
        path = /home/administrator/Desktop/shareme (path to folder)
        read only = no (can be yes also)
        guest ok = no (can be yes also)
        #read list = administrator (user account name)
        #write list = administrator (user account name)

set share password (can be the same as your login password)
sudo smbpasswd -a USERNAME

set permissions:
sudo chmod -R 777 sharedfolder (path to file - as seen in video)

restart Samba:
sudo service smbd restart

add to startup applications (as far as I know only needed for ubuntu 16.04 as it tends to disconnect otherwise after a few hours)
#!/bin/bash
while true
do
ls /run/user/`id -u`/gvfs/­smb-share:* &> /dev/null
sleep 600
done

Ubuntu 17.10 Alpha 2 Artful Aardvark

In our journey to Ubuntu 17.10, we have reached the Alpha 2 and here you can find everything about each release.  Download Links, Release Notes, and Video Previews.  Enjoy!

Kubuntu 17.10 Alpha 2:

Download Link:
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/17.10/alpha-2/
Release Notes:
http://www.kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-artful-aardvark-17-10-alpha-2/
Video Run Through (Background Music):
https://youtu.be/MNPd8sfr5Ks
My Thoughts and Comments:
https://youtu.be/H8mMVzjh9CA

Lubuntu 17.10 Alpha 2:

Download Link:
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/17.10/alpha-2/ 
Video Run Through (Background Music): https://youtu.be/3tKVjBCA_Nw
My Thoughts and Comments:
https://youtu.be/iEGxhgG7lyo


Lubuntu Next 17.10 Alpha 2:

Download Link:
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu-next/releases/17.10/alpha-2/ 
Video Run Through (Background Music):
https://youtu.be/y26v7TmL1RI
My Thoughts and Comments:
https://youtu.be/wCcRxU7gHBQ

Ubuntu Budgie 17.10 Alpha 2:
Download Link:
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-budgie/releases/artful/alpha-2/ 
Release Notes:
https://ubuntubudgie.org/blog/2017/07/01/developer-diary-june
Video Run Through (Background Music):
https://youtu.be/Em-JSmbMqL0
My Thoughts and Comments:
https://youtu.be/KBcgtEjynEM 

Ubuntu MATE 17.10 Alpha 2:

Download Link:
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-mate/releases/artful/alpha-2/
Release Notes:
https://ubuntu-mate.org/blog/ubuntu-mate-artful-alpha2/
Video Run Through (Background Music):
https://youtu.be/QZ9vDFFSfig
My Thoughts and Comments:
https://youtu.be/MHhImPCmiJc

Ubuntu Kylin 17.10 Alpha 2:

Download Link:
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntukylin/releases/17.10/alpha-2/
Video Run Through (Background Music):
https://youtu.be/EnT1EHjjBZY
My Thoughts and Comments:
https://youtu.be/R-M3sWMBdGo

Deepin 15.4.1 is not a minor update!

21 July 2017 should be called the day when Deepin Let Loose The Beauty Called Deepin 15.4.1

For the last few weeks people were able to update there computer with about a gigabyte of updates to the latest version, but if you use a virtual machine you would be greeted with options of 2 modes and no way to click it, but they fixed it in the official ISO, and man is that function the one to look it, it is basically full graphics which eats more memory or less graphics with less memory, about 200 mb.
This is a great move in my eyes, as it helps many computers will less ram and as it is their first release with it, not everything works yet.

Other things that stood out for me was the amazing new launcher, options, I show how to enable it in my videos.

The software center, also got more apps and many of them are updated, according to what I saw.

Deepin is also an official partner with crossover, so every Deepin Operating System has a free copy of Crossover 16, which is amazing.

One thing I was slightly disappointed with, with this release that the default Skype is still 4.3 and not the new Skype For Linux.

Things that always worried me about Deepin is that they are based in China, and how they pay their developers and things like this, but last night when I search their site for the new release I found someone asked me question and a guy answered, it, and I would like to share a link to that specific answered in the thread. https://bbs.deepin.org/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=131637&page=1&authorid=61528

Download, I would advise you to download Deepin from their Google Drive option, very fast, and their software repost are much quicker and easy to switch you can look on their blog or at my video where I share my comments.

Other new things are all the latest Deepin Apps and WPS office and others are updated.

Links:
Release Notes:
https://www.deepin.org/en/2017/07/21/deepin-15-4-1-released/
Google Drive Download Link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B6tQiyXN9eI9OFNqOFJfdjJZem8
Site:
https://www.deepin.org/en/

Deepin 15.4.1 Run Through:

My Thoughts On Deepin 15.4.1:

BlankOn X Tamnora A Stunning Work in Progress

BlankOn X Tamnora is a beautiful operating in the making.

Based on Debian, Gnome with lots of awesome extensions and from Indonesia.

There are many things I like about this operating system,  it is unique, great distribution as the creators thought out of the box, with lots of stunning panels and sweet looking in general.

But there are a few issues, as it is a work in action. It is only available in Indonesian and English, for system languages, but input languages are like normal.
Also, great ideas, the panel is awesome the system settings in the right panel is out of the world, but its a pity that it just opens in the normal GNOME system settings, would love to see it open in the panel.  But it is so good looking and love when operating systems, are different and unique!  Thank you creators!

In the menu you can also do Google and Wiki searches which is interesting, and many will like it and many won't but it is a great idea!

Website, only in Indonesian: www.blankonlinux.or.id

Download Link: http://cdimage.blankonlinux.or.id/blankon/rilis/10.0/

Video Look Ats:
With Background Music: https://youtu.be/CT-dwFRJzus
With Voice-Overs:  https://youtu.be/TS6sAHei1V4

SoldydXK 9

Solyd XK 9 is out and what a beautiful operating system, based on Debian for familiarty and stability, mixed with lots of love and added KDE Plasma and XFCE to make it stunning!

Release notes:
https://solydxk.com/solydxk-9-released/

Download Links:
SolydK: http://downloads.solydxk.com/solydk/
SolydX: http://downloads.solydxk.com/solydx/

Video Previews:
With Background Music:
SoldydK: https://youtu.be/Jij_XHpgel4
SolydX: https://youtu.be/LWxmWfaZy9o

With Voice-Overs:
SoldydK: https://youtu.be/CJLjCBvLTMw
SolydX: https://youtu.be/0mXg3HsMr3U

Sparky Linux 5.0 Sparks with Life!

Sparky Linux 5.0 has just been released and what a wonderful stable release, in XFCE, LXQT, MATE and MinimalGUI Desktop Interfaces!  32 and 64 Bit releases are avaiable.

To Summarize, its pretty, based on Debian and very fast!

Download links:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/sparkylinux/files/

Release Notes:
https://sparkylinux.org/sparky-5-0/

Video Previews:
With Background Music: https://youtu.be/D6e6qyIam7w
With Voie-overs: https://youtu.be/PvfPuqx5siE 

How To Tutorials For Linux Mint 18.2 Sonya

Linux Mint is a beautiful, well supported Linux Operating System, which is based on Ubuntu Long Term Supported Versions, so it gives stability and also the ability for us to install most well known programs on our systems.  But there is a catch as most of you realised, Linux is not Windows!!!  And we do things differently in Linux!

This can be daunty, but also good as it makes Linux safer and more secure and better :)

Here is a small series of videos I made on how to install familiar apps and general tasks on Linux Mint.  Enjoy!

Tutorials with Background Music:
Install an CCleaner Alternative on Linux Mint 18.2:
https://youtu.be/77fTscwNbGA

Install Opera Browser on Linux Mint 18.2:
https://youtu.be/DaUjAGSYbhI

Install WPS Office 2016 on Linux Mint 18.2:
https://youtu.be/e-7whAkIeNY

Connect to a network printer in Linux Mint 18.2
https://youtu.be/SFxhliraQro

Install Steam on Linux Mint 18.2:
https://youtu.be/RBRzQ8qF2Zw

Install LibreOffice 5.3 on Linux Mint 18.2:
https://youtu.be/K3J2MvicwpI

Install Skype on Linux Mint 18.2:
https://youtu.be/fKTmXq_j8vc

Install Google Chrome on Linux Mint 18.2:
https://youtu.be/MNsTZcwws0E

Install Wine 2 on Linux Mint 18.2:
https://youtu.be/s91fAAM5BU8

Install MineCraft on Linux Mint 18.2:

Install Fonts on Linux Mint 18.2:
https://youtu.be/IK893nLIE2Q


Tutorials with my Special Accent:
Install an CCleaner Alternative on Linux Mint 18.2:

Install Opera Browser on Linux Mint 18.2:

Install WPS Office 2016 on Linux Mint 18.2:
https://youtu.be/eTkxTjow2g0

Connect to a network printer in Linux Mint 18.2
https://youtu.be/dT9V8PntBVw

Install Steam on Linux Mint 18.2:
https://youtu.be/oAiU3f7IhQk

Install LibreOffice 5.3 on Linux Mint 18.2:

Install Skype on Linux Mint 18.2:
https://youtu.be/iptKu4BW9NI

Install Google Chrome on Linux Mint 18.2:
https://youtu.be/kDRlUsbB4Ro

Install Wine 2 on Linux Mint 18.2:
https://youtu.be/dLLniyT1k4w
 
Install MineCraft on Linux Mint 18.2:

Install Fonts on Linux Mint 18.2:
https://youtu.be/wY42EhjG3ls


If You Like Linux Mint, Buy A Sticker And Show Your Love For The World To See, For A Good Price!
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Official Website: www.linuxmint.com

Zorin 12.1 "Lite" What Windows Should Be

Zorin 12.1 Lite has just been released and I think they have just hit the right note, for Windows 7 lovers, who is tired of their current operating system and have heard about Linux and want to give it ago, but like the framework of windows 7.

It is a beautiful operating system, and the 12.1 series is truly a major step up from the 12 series.

It is based on Ubuntu 16.04, so most familiar apps will work on it, all those who works on Ubuntu and it will also be supported until April 2021.

Zorin 12.1 Lite is ideal for new users and also in companies where the staff are "forced" to use Linux, but actually want Windows, trust me I know :)))

What I like about their Lite version more than the rest is that you can truly customize the size of your desktop icons better than in the other releases as this is based on the XFCE Desktop Environment.

Please check out their official website and please donate if you can!, Ps.  If you can't donate just write 0 in the custom amount.

Official Site:
zorinos.com
Release Notes:
http://zoringroup.com/blog/2017/07/04/zorin-os-12-lite-is-here-one-giant-leap-for-lite/
Download Link:
https://zorinos.com/download/lite/

For Video Previews please look here:
With Background music: https://youtu.be/wvR56eHd2aw
With Voice-Overs: https://youtu.be/ZuLFxTBYhSQ

Do you want to show your support:  Buy a Sticker now at put it on your system!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Powered-by-Zorin-OS-Linux-Metal-Decal-Sticker-Case-Computer-PC-Laptop-Badge-/162158161959?hash=item25c1613027:g:fCUAAOSwmrlU0KZk

Linux Mint 18.2 Sonya

Introduction:
Linux Mint 18.2 Sonya has been released and my overall findings about this release is stability, since 18.1 there has been several changes but nothing crazy, as expected from Linux Mint which focus on simpleness, familiarity and stability. But do not get me wrong there have been lots of work been put in it and in general it looks better in all formats and ever release got something special to it. Please have a look

Release Notes:
For complete notes about each release please look here:
Cinnamon: http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=3289
MATE: http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=3290
XFCE: http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=3291
KDE: http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=3292

My Videos:
Videos with Background music:
Cinnamon: https://youtu.be/fZiMEINmPtI
MATE: https://youtu.be/heHZjjPE0Ik
XFCE: https://youtu.be/heg5Rppm2d8
KDE: https://youtu.be/u99q0Mu0lZ8

Videos with Voice-overs:
Cinnamon: https://youtu.be/dUCFLM6hHCI
MATE: https://youtu.be/mBoGtTEBY8I
XFCE: https://youtu.be/BXZjgr0vs2g
KDE: https://youtu.be/hg5Iv45rUnw

Download Links:
http://mirror.nexcess.net/linuxmint/iso/stable/18.2/

Upgrade From Linux Mint 18.1 to 18.2 
Here is video tutorials on how to Upgrade from Linux Mint 18.1 to 18.2.
Video with background music: https://youtu.be/39YUUITLmPA
Video with voice-overs: https://youtu.be/zRCBBph5or4
Official Blog: http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=3306

Buy a Linux Mint Sticker Now For An Great Price!
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Nokia 3, the True New Nokia 3310 of Old (photos and videos samples)

Nokia is back and I could not wait to get my hands on one.  Luckily I am based in Russia and Russia was one of the first countries to get the new Nokias.  I went for the Nokia 3 as it is a budget phone, and that appeals to many, and also if the Nokia 3 is great then I am pretty sure that the stronger brothers are also.

Nokia was already realized in Russia, the 5 and 6 on the 15th of June, but I only received mine last night as I did a pre order to get the Nokia 3310 for free!  First day special in Russia.

The first 24 hours has been a great experience, out of the box, I was amazed by the quality of the phone and the look.  Speed wise great and you can see the quality of the front and back cameras, videos and photos at the bottom of the blog.  You will also find a vlog post of my first impressions.

Things I like about this phone is pure android, what a reveal was it, when I received the message while setting up, that my phone noticed all my other pre-installed apps on my old phone (also android), even those placed on the phone by the manuafacter and I was asked if i want to install them or not.  I could not removed them in the past, so it was a no brainer :)  This phone is just pure android, and thats why they most probably cant keep it up to date and secure.  I also really enjoy the screen. High quality and the sound is also great.

Things I do not like about the phone is, like all other phones very open for scretch marks and as the whole front is glass a person really needs good cover for the back and front.

Also and that might seem odd, I would like a slightly smaller screen as it pushes my hand to the limit.

I know that there are a new Nokia 3310 and it looks sweet, but it won't take over the marktet as the 3310 did in the past as it is a bit dated, to be totally honest.

Where the Nokia 3 is a great handset at a great price, and I can see how it can become the smartphone everyone will use in our day and age!

Enjoy!

Skype for Ubuntu 32 Bit Systems Isn't Dead

As of the first of July 2017 Skype 4.3 will not working anymore, but there are a great looking new version of Skype available for us, Linux users. So everything seems to be ok. Yes?  Well not if you have a 32 bit system. As the new Skype is only available for 64 bit systems. Which is very sad. But Skype is not the first one who pulled the plug on 32 bit systems. Google Chrome did the same last year when they stopped supporting 32 bit Ubuntu systems.  And based on the fact that the new Skype is simple a webpage, placed in the form of an app, we might assume that the Skype client is in a way dependent on Chrome.

So. Based on all this info Skype for 32 systems seems to be dead, but Skype also made a web app. web.skype.com which is basically identical to the new Skype version and 32 bit systems can use the web app!  But the web app on Firefox does not support voice calling and video calling, just texting.

But Chromium which is the developer version of Chrome are still being supported on 32 bit Linux systems and video and voice calling works fine on Chromium.

So for 32 bit users you simply have to install Chromium, go to web.skype.com and you will have the same experience than 64 bit users!

For video instructions please look at the video attached. Thank you so much for your time and I hope you found it useful!

antiX 16.2

antiX 16.2 is out and ready to be enjoyed!!! Based on Debian and origin from Greece seems like a neat combination!

Download Links:

64 bit: https://sourceforge.net/projects/antix-linux/files/Final/antiX-16/antiX-16.2_x64-full.iso/download

32 bit: https://sourceforge.net/projects/antix-linux/files/Final/antiX-16/antiX-16.2_x64-full.iso/download

 

Homepage:

http://antix.mepis.org/index.php?title=Main_Page

 

 

Install Fotor on Ubuntu

Fotor is one of my favorite photo editors and if you are not use to it, it is worth trying as it is basically Picasa on steroids.  I know ubuntu Gimp and it is awesome but for many users it can be a bit "daunty" at the beginning where Fotor is simple and easy to use and super powerful.  Fotor is mainly focused for Window and their online editor for long did not work on Ubuntu and other Linux Operating Systems, they have recently made a beta editor which works with is based on HTML5 and its so amazing!  https://h5.fotor.com/

The PR guy at the university where I work as a Sysadmin was totally stoke about it as he made the shift to Ubuntu recently and he used it often, Fotor.

Then I stumble on the offline version the Fotor program for Windows.  I tried to install it with wine on my Ubuntu 16.04 system, did not workm  I tried with Crossover and success!!  But I wanted to find a way to install it for free, and then with a bit of playing around I found a way to install it with Play On Linux, using Wine 2.x and it works beautifully,  here is a video tutorial on how I did it!

Feel free to subscribe my channel for more Ubuntu tips and Linux distro previews and also look at my other channel where I only do voice-overs with my stunning South African accent with a Russian twist! :) -  You can find my channels by following the link to the installation tutorial.

Johan Seyfferdt