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*something* going right today: the package with my new laptop just arrived! http://oracle.skilledtests.com/attachment/139305
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Sleek and shiny, with protective foils both inside and outside... promising! http://oracle.skilledtests.com/attachment/139307
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you need a linux sticker for the "Super key" :)
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@theru yes! but unfortunately that would interfere with the keyboard backlighting (which I am *very* happy with).
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I have one on my laptop - you can still see "the superkey" light up :)
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hmm. first thing I want is a 'Groningen fietsstad' (cyclecity) sticker like I have on Dennis. But I'll investigate otehr stickers ;-)
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unixstickers.com :)
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@theru Done! :) $5 coupon anyone? Here: http://unixstickers.refr.cc/T6NNK8T (valid until 31 October) !linux
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First surprise: the free laptop bag they promised turns out to be NOT the blue-and-orange one pictured on the order (I detest blue and planned to sell it on Marktplaats), but a chique black one with purple trim (a perfect match with much of my clothing. :D --- Second surprise: somehow the bluetooth adapter isn't recognized (although supposedly this m,odel has been supported in a kernel from last year); live ISOs of both Fedora and Ubuntu (with even newer kernels) don't find the bluetooth adapter (Ubuntu handles it a bit neater). Curiously, lshw (not available in Fedora) does seem to find it. Hmmm. --- Third surprise was a misunderstanding: I thought the machine would have Gigabit LAN - turns out to be Gigabit WLAN (Wifi). But I can use a USB 3.0 type C to Ethernet converter ... now seacrhing for a good deal on that; one from HP for €22.50 seems a good choice.
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I tried both Fedora-MATE and Ubuntu-MATE on the new (still nameless) laptop and found Ubuntu has a lot more configuration options. I like that. So then I started looking up how to "really enable" the root account on Ubuntu (possible), and how to install it on an 'already UEFI' machine (lots of old information, but quite possible now - not sure if I have found the 'currently best' method yet so I'll need to do more reading... #tomorrow
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