Linux Mint 17 XFCE

Linux Mint v17.3
Codename: Rosa
Package Base: Ubuntu 14 Trusty

make backup of linux mint to populate new units
(replacement for clonezilla - untested yet)
https://pinguyos.com/2015/09/pinguy-builder-an-app-to-backupremix-buntu/

share data partition between win10 and Linux mint
https://malwaretips.com/threads/how-to-share-a-partition-between-windows-and-linux.28266/

windows xp in virtual box on linux mint
https://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-newbie-8/windows-xp-in-virtual-box-on-linux-mint-instantly-crashes-entire-system-on-start-4175622218/

try to change mouse driver
https://launchpad.net/~tigerite/+archive/ubuntu/mint-xorg-update

Reinstall mint 17.3 but save data

https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=214617

grip window border to resize shortcut
hold ALT then drag window edge with mouse right button

resize and position windows - xdotool

https://community.linuxmint.com/software/view/xdotool
examples
xdotool windowmove $(xdotool search --name "Calculator") 100 400
xfce4-terminal & disown
xdotool windowsize $(xdotool getactivewindow) 60% 92%
xdotool windowmove $(xdotool getactivewindow) 400 1

try this for apps to remember position and size
https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=237126

Top 50 Proprietary apps and their Open Source Alternatives

https://whdb.com/blog/2008/the-top-50-proprietary-programs-that-drive-you-crazy-and-their-open-source-alternatives/

reinstall/fix grub bootloader

https://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/view/245

how to unmount network drive

go to mount point (you cannot unmount inside the directory)
type cd (go outside the mount point)
type umount <directory>

try on sfi, this worked

https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=222087
check in terminal for id
sudo mount -t cifs //server/share /media/Share -o username=nnn,password=ppp,uid=1000

another sfi option, dos boot with network

https://www.raymond.cc/blog/universal-tcpip-network-bootdisk-for-microsoft-network-in-floppy-and-boot-cd/
https://www.netbootdisk.com/

Disable automount of Windows partition

LM menu -> disks
click on the drive and then more action and edit mount options

scroll lock key for illuminated keyboards

create launcher with the following command
xmodmap -e 'add mod3 = Scroll_Lock'
https://askubuntu.com/questions/127167/how-do-i-enable-scroll-lock
https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=36824

convert jpg scans to pdf

using imagemagick
https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=218080
using gui ffmulticonvert
http://www.noobslab.com/2014/08/ffmulticonverter-is-now-available-for.html
using gscan2pdf
https://community.linuxmint.com/software/view/gscan2pdf

Reddy found a bug in LibreOffice Impress

Format -> Change Case -> Capitalize every word
upgrading to libreoffice5.3 from stock same results

Creating swap partition manually

Use gparted to create extended partition size 2013MB
then under that partition create linux swap
(OK to leave and lose 1MB in front)
Apply and exit gparted
Next we need to make it persistent on every boot
In terminal type BLKID to copy swap userID
gksudo gedit /etc/fstab
paste userID if different
reboot
to check if swap is automatically on
In terminal type swapon --summary
or type cat /proc/swaps
There should be an entry otherwise you are screwed :-)

access bb phone directory (change address)

smb://192.168.3.109/
username: BUDBB
password: school
domain: WORKGROUP

Virtual Desktops

Ctrl + Alt + Arrow right arrow --- next workspace
Ctrl + Alt + Arrow left arrow --- previous workspace
Alt + Insert --- add workspace
Alt + Delete --- delete workspace