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Offline davy51

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Re: Oct Windows update is now,
« Reply #30 on: November 16, 2018, 23:26 »
Very true.  :-X

I've started using Linux Mint in preparation for my windows 7 pc packing in. It looks a bit dated and I haven't really got my head around it yet, but it's up and running and doesn't update when it wants to  :thumbs:


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Re: Oct Windows update is now,
« Reply #31 on: November 16, 2018, 23:35 »

You will love Mint Ive used it for years

I've heard there's lots of holes in it.   :)x
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Re: Oct Windows update is now,
« Reply #32 on: November 16, 2018, 23:42 »
I've heard there's lots of holes in it.   :)x



But like a donut they are very easy to fill :laugh:
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Re: Oct Windows update is now,
« Reply #33 on: November 17, 2018, 01:18 »
Linux Mint is smashing.  If it wasn't for the fact that my favourite programs only operate on Windoze I'd use it regularly.
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Re: Oct Windows update is now,
« Reply #34 on: November 17, 2018, 01:28 »
Linux Mint is smashing.  If it wasn't for the fact that my favourite programs only operate on Windoze I'd use it regularly.


This might help you in that regard

What I have found other than adobe flash which doesn't do well in Mint most other programs have alternatives


https://linuxappfinder.com/alternatives
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Re: Oct Windows update is now,
« Reply #35 on: November 17, 2018, 01:34 »
For help using commands in a terminal
I use this program it has most of the most used commands in it

https://launchpad.net/clicompanion
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Re: Oct Windows update is now,
« Reply #36 on: November 17, 2018, 12:37 »

This might help you in that regard

What I have found other than adobe flash which doesn't do well in Mint most other programs have alternatives


https://linuxappfinder.com/alternatives

That's useful Davy, thanks  :thumbs:

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Re: Oct Windows update is now,
« Reply #37 on: November 18, 2018, 16:35 »
Both desktop and laptop still running well after update.  ;D
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Re: Oct Windows update is now,
« Reply #38 on: November 18, 2018, 19:19 »
That alternatives page is very helpful, Davy.  Thanks.  Although many Linux programs are now also compatible with Windoze I'm still attracted to commercial Windows programs for work with graphics and video.  They have a real edge over Open Source programs.
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Re: Oct Windows update is now,
« Reply #39 on: November 18, 2018, 22:22 »
That alternatives page is very helpful, Davy.  Thanks.  Although many Linux programs are now also compatible with Windoze I'm still attracted to commercial Windows programs for work with graphics and video.  They have a real edge over Open Source programs.

That is true GillE
I still use windows at times I have Windows 10,7,XP pro installed on various computers I own
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Re: Oct Windows update is now,
« Reply #40 on: November 18, 2018, 22:41 »
You must spend all your time doing updates Davy.   ;D

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Re: Oct Windows update is now,
« Reply #41 on: November 18, 2018, 22:46 »
I only update as I user them Doesn't take very long only a few minutes

My windows 7 and XP pro only do security updates now
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Re: Oct Windows update is now,
« Reply #42 on: January 11, 2019, 21:36 »
Having fought it off as long as possible, the Oct update has finally landed on my W10 laptop.  The upgrade seems to have gone OK (I went out for the day and left it to it), but why does it have to reset all the fonts?  Very annoying! 
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Re: Oct Windows update is now,
« Reply #43 on: January 11, 2019, 22:33 »
 :omg:  That's going to give me nightmares.   :facepalm:

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Re: Oct Windows update is now,
« Reply #44 on: January 13, 2019, 13:15 »
Oh, so that's why I've had to reset the fonts in all my document templates.

Thank you, Microsh*t.  >:(
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