Recent content by jonatec

Thanks Keith. It fails to connect after boot-up. I think I've found a work-round - the command to connect can be placed in the .Profile file. This seems to work ok.

I am using Hotspot Shield VPN, which is now installed on my Linux Mint 19 laptop. I tried to include an entry in the Startup Application app: hotspotshield connect UK However, it doesn't work. I can only connect manually via the terminal window, which I don't want to do every bootup. Q. How...

man pages - very interesting, you've opened up a new vista, loving Linux! Lot of info to chew over, thanks again !!!

These commands worked great! Even a dummy could follow. Thanks for your comprehensive answer and explaining the use of the logical operator and about creating a script. Brilliant! 1) Is there a Linux command to list the contents of the font cache? Couldn't see how to do this using fc-cache. 2)...

Great, thanks!

I fancy getting this scripting knowledge under my belt... I've downloaded all the fonts I reckon I need into a local folder, then tried the following, but didn't work: sudo apt-get install design.graffiti.comicsansms.ttf cour.ttf

Wow, the Linux Tips Project is packed, will take time to assimilate. And.. I've installed the Microsoft Font Installer, thanks.

Anyway I'm a Linux newbie. Can anyone recommend an idiots guide to creating and running scripts on Linux?

I have tried LibreOffice, for me WPS has the edge. And no, I haven't reported the loss of fonts to WPS.

If I do a fresh install or re-install or upgrade WPS then my fonts disappear. I have used a site for installing Microsoft font, but there are others that my presentations need such as Baskerville Old Face, Bookman Old Style, Century Schoolbook, etc. I have all these fonts downloaded and...

Okay, thanks!

Anyone advise please? Is there a way to run some sort of script which will install a set of fonts? I'm running the Linux Mint (cinnamon) distro. Thanks.