Please note that any further posts to these forums will ultimately be lost (the boards "should" now all be READ-ONLY). We are currently migrating all posts and data to the new system which is "becoming" available at; https://forum.linux.uk/ Please note; At this particular point in time it will be VERY slow as it's running a huge import You won't be able to log in until the migration is complete The data is being added incrementally so you will see typically lots of "old stuff ..read more

If this post hasn't been approved because I've inadvertently broken some forum rule, do please let me know. Thanks, Mike ..read more

Hi Guys,  Some additional suggestions; Dell XPS, although not supplied with Linux pre-installed, I believe it's an option in the US, or at the very least it used to be. The XPS 13 Plus looks to be certified by Ubuntu. Probably cost you more like £1500, but these machines are generally pretty good, I've seen contractors using them and claiming to be happy users. https://frame.work/gb/en - literally any spec you want, probably from ~ £1000 once you've chose the configuration you want. C ..read more

Without going into detail I've had very serious health issues suddenly come to light. My current older laptop (see below) is having continuing display issues that are now also mouse issues (don't get on with touch pads, never used touch screen). I don't want deal with this in my current condition & want something that will work as reliably as possible. I'd like something of similar capability but dependability is more important rn. Budget not a big issue. Thanks for reading. inxi -F gives: System:   Hos ..read more

Don, Are you getting anywhere with Inkscape? Keith ..read more

Hi Don.  You can download the latest stable version (1.3) here.  I am not familiar with "appimages" or PPAs but if you download the appimage file you might find some useful info about how to install it here.  I'll look into it but if you get stuck then come back and perhaps one of our expert readers will be able to unr ..read more

Can anyone explain how I can download and install the latest version of Inkscape (1.2.2 or 1.3 if it is stable). Anyone ..read more

We are delighted to announce the stable release of Whonix 17 (based on Debian 12 Bookworm) for all supported hypervisors: VirtualBox, KVM, Qubes (Xen) https://forums.whonix.org/t/whonix-17-has-been-released-debian-12-bookworm-based-major-release/16922 ..read more

Hi Tinkerbell - and welcome to the Forum. Whatever the problem was, you seem to have cracked it, and we look forward to seeing your future posts.  Before posting, please do read the Forum Rules and A guide for submitting posts and implementing instructions on the Home Page.  Doing so will help everyone to help you.  Keith ..read more

I have just spent some time trying to post a question and be refused because of some update I do not understand.  Can someone help ..read more