ZORIN the squirrel. Zorin 12 notes.

[Shawn]

similar to Android .

I had issues with post editing also.

[SHEEPMAN!]

Fixed.

Sudo gedit /etc/default/grub

GRUB_DEFAULT=0
GRUB_HIDDEN_TIMEOUT=0
GRUB_HIDDEN_TIMEOUT_QUIET=true
GRUB_TIMEOUT=5
GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR=`lsb_release -i -s 2> /dev/null || echo Debian`
GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash acpi_osi=" #add acpi_osi= here
GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX=""

After saving run sudo update-grub #writes it to boot menu......that is acpi underscore osi = between the quotes.

[SHEEPMAN!]

ZORIN 12 is a "diamond in the rough" as someone posted somewhere. I did have two crashes...minor I guess, it's still running.

BUT for the editing I just did it's the fastest thing on no feet I have seen. And this after <48 hours on the beast.

For linux folks:

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uname -a Linux ***-CF-53JULA21M 4.4.0-62-generic #83-Ubuntu SMP Wed Jan 18 14:10:15 UTC 2017 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux

Installed from Zorin 12 Core iso.....from a USB stick.
Then ran All the upgrades.

I'm going back to the CF-31 to see if I can sort the sound issue. Maybe it was in the upgrades/updates.....

All other x86 units work. CF-MK2 and up.....oh and this distro comes with Wacom pre-installed for you dual-touch people. Someone give it a try on a dual touch CF-19.

[Shawn]

I am really getting impressed with Zorin from your review.
They really did some major work compared to versions 10 and 11.
I need to load it on something. Maybe my internet browser machine, the CF 53 non touch.

[SHEEPMAN!]

I can try this drive in Alice....CF-53AA first if you want.

I got Gobi GPS fired up last night.

IMPORTANT FOR ALL? LINUX DISTROS RUNNING SYSTEMD:

A paraphrase...machine starts and systemd grabs all input devices.....and hangs on to them.

When gobi-loader starts somewhat later the ttyUSB devices are not available. FAIL.

THE FIX:VERIFIED ON CF-53MK2 ONLY....<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

RUN systemctl stop gpsd.socket

RUN echo "\$GPS_START" > /dev/ttyUSB1 # starts Gobi....done once per session.

[Shawn]

Yes. Please test Alice first.
Was mini gps included with Zorin?

[SHEEPMAN!]

No. Here's the details....PrtSc (next to NumLK key) used to run print screen.....auto saves after a camera click sound to /Pictures.

I found it on my stick of unremembered little programs.

USAPhotomaps is working. It's a shame that M$ dropped map support.

Resized with "Mirage".

To add "Mirage" to Zorin, [Superkey] type mirage answer yes.

[Shawn]

Zorin will need to wait a couple days for me. I am currently nose deep in reinstalling OSX on my 52GUN.
Then an android test for Rob.

I really do need a dedicated Linux//Zorin machine. Running 3 different OS's with different partition tables//formats is getting tiresome.
I have my usb sticks so confused they are having identity crisis's
Win can't read Linux or Mac. Mac reads some Win but can't read Linux. Linux reads them all.

[Shawn]

Spent today fighting Elementary OS. After way too many hours attempting to get the basics working, I gave up and did a HDD install of Zorin 12.
Very nice. Easy to install and EVERYTHING is included on the iso. Even a maps program. No routing that I could figure out, but a nice map program.
I did have to do a sudo su to create the touchscreen config file.

[Shawn]

This was Elementary OS..english was chosen for language.
I formatted it and installed Zorin.

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