[SOLVED] A couple more questions

[JimBoCol]

I would have put this in my last post, but this does not really have anything to do with the thread, and I wanted to mark it as solved.

When I boot my system, I am presented with a Grub menu of options. I was expecting Linux, and Windows, but I have two versions of Linux, two versions of diagnostics, two versions of memory test, and Windows XP

Are all of those items really necessary? I can live with it as is, but would prefer that there be only two, Linux. and Windows XP, (default to Linux). I have been reading several posts on this issue, and they all look very complicated, and there are warnings all over the place about possible system damage. Am I better off to just leave well enough alone?

Secondly. I guess I am using Gnome, whatever that is, and when I change my diesktop image, I right click on the image, select save image as, and it always defaults to an htm file. Not a big deal as I just call it up into the GIMP Graphics editor, flatten the image, and then save it as a JPG.

When I click on get more backgrounds from the desktop edit screen, it calls up FireFox. Is there a setting in FireFox to change so that it saves images as JPG files? I have tried time and again to save it as an image, but to no avail.

Thanks,
Jim.

[reed9]

Ubuntu uses a bootmanager called GRUB2. It is possible to edit the entries, but I don't think there is a simple GUI way currently. I'm still using the old legacy GRUB, so I'm not too familiar with the ways of GRUB2.

I believe you would edit /etc/default/grub then run

sudo update-grub

I'd probably leave well enough alone for the moment, until you're more comfortable poking around.

Part two, I can help more with. It does seem to be just strange behavior with Firefox. I tested the same in Epiphany and it worked fine to just right click and save as.

What you can do is 1) set the wallpaper directly from Firefox, or 2) select View Page Info->Save As...

[JimBoCol]

Ubuntu uses a bootmanager called GRUB2. It is possible to edit the entries, but I don't think there is a simple GUI way currently. I'm still using the old legacy GRUB, so I'm not too familiar with the ways of GRUB2.

I believe you would edit /etc/default/grub then run

sudo update-grub

I'd probably leave well enough alone for the moment, until you're more comfortable poking around.

Well enough alone it is. I'm really enjoying this, and don't want to ruin anyting at this point. I am getting my system to the point of being just as usuable as my Windows Systems, and my Macs.

Part two, I can help more with. It does seem to be just strange behavior with Firefox. I tested the same in Epiphany and it worked fine to just right click and save as.

What you can do is 1) set the wallpaper directly from Firefox, or 2) select View Page Info->Save As...

I've done the set wallpaper routine, unfortnately, it keeps overwriting the same file so I am unable to build a collection of wallpapers. that's okay. I have my method that works. and it's not that big of a pain. Hey, at least I'm to the point to where I can figure out a work around for things In my opinion, that's not too shabby for someone that has only been using Linux for less than a week.

Thanks,
Jim.

[reed9]

Does selecting View Page Info saving there not work?

I think you're doing better than I was my first week. I must have tried near a dozen distros in that time.

[JimBoCol]

Ubuntu uses a bootmanager called GRUB2. It is possible to edit the entries, but I don't think there is a simple GUI way currently. I'm still using the old legacy GRUB, so I'm not too familiar with the ways of GRUB2.

I have no idea as to which version of GRUB I'm using. I never seen any indication of a version anywhere.

I believe you would edit /etc/default/grub then run

sudo update-grub

I'd probably leave well enough alone for the moment, until you're more comfortable poking around.

I could not resist. I had to at least look at it, so while I was in there, it looked like a simple control file for a BBS. I ran one of those for years, so I was comfortable uncommenting something. Unfortunately, all I was able to get rid of was the two versions of recovery mode. I still have two versions of Linux, and two versions of a memory test, and of course Windows.

Why do I have two versions of Linux? I know it did an update right after I instlled it. did it install another version of Linux instead of just upgrading the one I have?
How do I get rid of the older version?

Thanks,
Jim.

[JimBoCol]

Does selecting View Page Info saving there not work?

I think you're doing better than I was my first week. I must have tried near a dozen distros in that time.

No, I don't even see that option anywhere on any menu.

[elija]

No, I don't even see that option anywhere on any menu.

You simply right click on on the image and select save image as.. If it's a jpeg it will be saved as a jpeg, if not you can adjust the image type using the GIMP. If you want a lighter tool than the GIMP, you can install GThumb.

As to the multiple versions, you have probably had a kernel update. The previous versions would have been left just in case the update leaves you unable to boot. I wouldn't worry about them unless you need the disk space.

[JimBoCol]

You simply right click on on the image and select save image as.. If it's a jpeg it will be saved as a jpeg, if not you can adjust the image type using the GIMP. If you want a lighter tool than the GIMP, you can install GThumb.

That is exactly how I'm doing it now because when I right click, and save image as it saves it as an htm file, and there is no way to change the extension. When I do name it filename.jpg it saves it as filename.jpg.htm

As to the multiple versions, you have probably had a kernel update. The previous versions would have been left just in case the update leaves you unable to boot. I wouldn't worry about them unless you need the disk space.

Say I did need the space, how would I go about safely removing the old version? Would it also take the memory test with it?

Thanks,
Jim.

[elija]

That is exactly how I'm doing it now because when I right click, and save image as it saves it as an htm file, and there is no way to change the extension. When I do name it filename.jpg it saves it as filename.jpg.htm

Strange... You could try clicking the view image option first so that all you see is the image.

Say I did need the space, how would I go about safely removing the old version? Would it also take the memory test with it?

Thanks,
Jim.

Through Synaptic. You uninstall the appropriate linux-image-* being very careful not to remove the current one and then you run

[code]sudo update-grub[/quote]

And just to fill you with confidence I will add that if I am wrong about this, I'm sure a guru will be along shortly to correct me!

[JimBoCol]

Strange... You could try clicking the view image option first so that all you see is the image.

I didn't even see that option. Not to worry, I got rid of Firefox. It was a lemon on the Mac systems with endless problems. and errors. so I got rid of it there, it was junk on my Windows systems also with endless problems and errors, so I got rid of it there. It stands to reason that the Linux version would also be worthless, hence, I got rid of it there too. As far as I'm concerned Firefox is nothing more than compiled debris.

Through Synaptic. You uninstall the appropriate linux-image-* being very careful not to remove the current one and then you run

sudo update-grub

And just to fill you with confidence I will add that if I am wrong about this, I'm sure a guru will be along shortly to correct me!

Actually. I believe you are right, but there seems to be more than what is on the menu installed. I took a screenshot, (synaptic.jpg). I have circled the two items that I think that I should uninstall. Please verify that I am right.

My boot screen gives me four options,(Please see attachment, grub.jpg)

Thanks,
Jim.