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#71

Distributions / Re: Latest Linux Mint Upgrade ...

Last post by fox - September 12, 2024, 07:04:06 PM

I have a VPN but was not using it in Mint.

FYI, when I do a new install of Mint 22, the internet works.

#72

Politics, Society and News. / Harris-Trump post-debate round...

Last post by Jason - September 12, 2024, 03:25:16 PM

Did anyone else see the debate? Thoughts?

To say Trump embarrassed himself and Harris gave him a royal spanking would be understatements.

She baited him several times and he just couldn't resist. I loved her comment about Trump rallies being small and people leaving because they were so bored. His response was gold. Can we say triggered? Yes, yes we can. And that power move with her pushing Trump into shaking her hand. OMG. I think it threw him off his game.

Unless you're a conservative, I highly recommend watching it. My wife couldn't watch outtakes because she felt so bad for Trump.

I'm not saying it will move the dial enough but she will have solidified Democrat support and the donations should be pouring in like gangbusters. She's already far ahead of him in funds. And donations are a good indicator of how committed your supporters are. His supporters aren't going to vote for Harris but some of them might stay home.

#73

Support / Re: Running a Virtual Linux Ma...

Last post by Jason - September 12, 2024, 03:03:47 PM

I have a 2019 Intel iMac. It is set up as a dual boot - Ubuntu 24.04 and MacOS. I mostly run Ubuntu but I occasionally need to boot into the Mac OS for something. Is it possible to virualize the Mac OS on Ubuntu with UTM and run the Mac at near-native speed? That would be more convenient than dual booting.

Hackintosh might work but that might open up another can of worms.

#74

General Discussion / Re: Fox and Bill neck-and-neck...

Last post by Jason - September 12, 2024, 03:01:12 PM

The lead has now narrowed to 3! Where are you, Bill?

#75

General Discussion / Re: Fox and Bill neck-and-neck...

Last post by Jason - September 12, 2024, 02:59:50 PM

Nice to know that I'm up there in the postings but I'm happy to let Bill be #2 after you.

Doh! Thanks for the correction. Fixed above.

#76

Distributions / Re: Latest Linux Mint Upgrade ...

Last post by Jason - September 12, 2024, 02:52:53 PM

Well I tried again and the result is the same: network connected but no internet. I looked at the settings, and they're the same as Ubuntu's and even those of Mint 21.3. Go figure.

Thanks for reporting on these issues. Even if we're not experiencing them, it's good to give other people a heads up before they try.

What I find odd is that I thought Mint *was* Ubuntu underneath. Just with some extra apps and some alternative desktops.

I normally don't do upgrades. I'm like that guy on Ally McBeal with the remote toilet flusher who explains by saying, "I like a fresh bowl." I like a fresh install.

One question: Are you using a VPN by any chance? If you have a kill switch set, it could interfere.

#77

Distributions / Re: Latest Linux Mint Upgrade ...

Last post by fox - September 12, 2024, 11:56:53 AM

Well I tried again and the result is the same: network connected but no internet. I looked at the settings, and they're the same as Ubuntu's and even those of Mint 21.3. Go figure. I guess that the only way to get Mint 22 is to start from scratch. I'm not willing to do that, at least not right now since I don't use it regularly and 21.2 works. But I'm disappointed. This affirms the decision I made years ago to stick with Ubuntu.

#78

Support / Re: Running a Virtual Linux Ma...

Last post by cod3poet - September 11, 2024, 02:17:29 PM

*blink blink* I think you are always better off virtualizing linux on native os, on native hardware.

UTM can virtualize mac on mac, but does not have an ubuntu port and is macos specific.

Otherwise native Ubuntu with a less performant and Janky Choppy Slow install of Macos is possible (and illegal) under ubuntu but I would strongly caution against going down that rabbit hole.

"No workaround will ever truly replace the correct tool and the correct application of force." - Me

#79

General Discussion / Re: Fox and Bill neck-and-neck...

Last post by fox - September 11, 2024, 01:18:39 PM

Nice to know that I'm up there in the postings but I'm happy to let Bill be #2 after you.

#80

Support / Re: Running a Virtual Linux Ma...

Last post by fox - September 11, 2024, 01:13:30 PM

I have a 2019 Intel iMac. It is set up as a dual boot - Ubuntu 24.04 and MacOS. I mostly run Ubuntu but I occasionally need to boot into the Mac OS for something. Is it possible to virualize the Mac OS on Ubuntu with UTM and run the Mac at near-native speed? That would be more convenient than dual booting.