Key Stats
In the past week, our Linux forums had the following activity and key statistics:
Total New Posts: 82
Total New Topics: 6
Top Members
@Brian_Masinick: 15 posts, 27 likes
@ricky89: 13 posts, 26 likes
@hydn: 14 posts, 22 likes
@DeLinuxCo: 5 posts, 10 likes
@shybry747: 5 posts, 10 likes
@J_J_Sloan: 4 posts, 9 likes
@Itachixkurosaki: 4 posts, 8 likes
@Ravi_E: 4 posts, 8 likes
@tmick: 4 posts, 6 likes
@MarshallJFlinkman: 3 posts, 5 likes
Interesting Topics
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Cache and system cleaning maintenance
In Articles & guides, @ricky89 shared a practical deep dive into ~/.cache and why it is not just disposable space. The post walks through using BleachBit whitelists to keep critical app data intact for tools like Remmina and KeePassXC, with helpful confirmations and additions from @hydn, @shybry747, and @Brian_Masinick. Later in the thread, users compared scripted cleanup approaches and noted that Timeshift ignores ~/.cache by design, with @ricky89 recommending Borg for full home backups that include cache data. -
DeLinuxCo 26.0.2 ISO ready for download
@DeLinuxCo announced a new release in Showcase featuring Cinnamon 6.6.6, kernel 6.18, Wayland support, and a refined dark theme across apps. Testers like @tmick jumped in quickly, encountered a Google OAuth hiccup with Evolution, and got it working. The thread highlights practical first impressions and a developer’s responsiveness to real-world setup snags. -
Help clean up Grub
In Linux Support, @Ravi_E asked how to remove a stubborn Ubuntu boot entry after reinstalling Windows. @hydn explained that UEFI entries live in motherboard NVRAM and outlined safe cleanup via bcdedit, plus removal of a leftover ubuntu folder from the EFI partition. @Brian_Masinick also pointed out efibootmgr for Linux-side adjustments, giving a neat cross-platform angle. -
Dewedda.com - A Weather Side Project for where I live
Over in Showcase, @hydn presented a full-stack weather and hurricane-tracking project built for the Eastern Caribbean. The community praised the clean layout and clarity, with @toadie and @benowe1717 offering thoughtful feedback. @shybry747, who lives in the region, vouched for its utility as part of his regular weather toolkit. -
MINT Toxic problem
A fresh Linux Support thread from @nelk chronicled a bumpy Mint install that ended at a GRUB prompt. The community guidance emphasized using F12 to boot the USB installer on Dell hardware, doing a clean wipe, and double-checking BIOS settings like Secure Boot and SATA mode. The checklist style advice should help others facing similar reinstall loops. -
Random question
In General Discussions, @Itachixkurosaki asked about running Ubuntu Touch or other Linux OSes on an LG V30. The discussion balanced exploration and realism. @hydn recommended confirming bootloader unlock status and set expectations around hardware support, while noting LineageOS as a more stable alternative for everyday use. -
OS Updates .. february 2026
Also in General Discussions, @ricky89 and @hydn compared approaches to daily driving Linux. Debian stable with a Liquorix kernel and a Windows VM for edge cases came across as a solid, controlled workstation model that keeps Linux as the host while containing churn within a VM. -
Stuck on GNU Grub version 2.12
A Linux Support exchange where @ricky89 outlined a clean approach to recover from a broken boot by reinstalling GRUB from a live environment, keeping Windows chainloaded in GRUB, and ideally separating OSes on distinct drives to avoid future bootloader surprises. -
CachyOS is great, but I returned to MX
The General Discussions discussion weighed rolling excitement against stable comfort. @Itachixkurosaki noticed speed gains on older hardware with CachyOS, @J_J_Sloan shared zram and automount tweaks that helped MX feel punchy, and @shybry747’s note on “notification fatigue” got knowing nods. @Brian_Masinick offered a balanced perspective on finding the right spot on the stability–novelty spectrum. -
My personal Linux backup strategy
Still useful in General Discussions and updated this week, @ricky89 summarized a practical hybrid: Timeshift for the system, Borg for selected data, and Windows backups with Aomei on the side. @Brian_Masinick contrasted dd-style imaging with MX/antiX snapshot tooling, highlighting live media that doubles as backup and fast restore paths.
Activity by the @staff Group
- @ricky89 followed up his cache article with a key note about Timeshift excluding ~/.cache and why Borg is better suited for full home backups that preserve app state. See his addendum here: post.
- @hydn provided step-by-step UEFI cleanup guidance on Windows, using bcdedit and an EFI partition check to remove lingering Ubuntu entries. Clear, careful instructions: post.
- In a mobile tinkering thread, @hydn outlined how to vet Ubuntu Touch feasibility on the LG V30, with pointers to XDA, UBports, and postmarketOS resources: post.
- For performance sleuthing, @hydn linked to an explainer on iowait to pair with the “idle yet slow” server discussion, helping readers interpret metrics more accurately: post.
- @tmick rolled up sleeves to test drive the new DeLinuxCo ISO, providing early field feedback for @DeLinuxCo to refine user experience: post.
- In the Dewedda showcase, @toadie and @shybry747 both chimed in with real-world perspective and encouragement, including on-the-ground validation from St. Kitts: toadie’s post, shybry747’s post.
- @unixdude contributed automation wisdom in a discussion about immutable setups, sharing how he standardizes shell environments across systems with Git-backed dotfiles: post.
Best Reply or Topic of the Week
The most practically helpful reply came from @DeLinuxCo, who explained how to resolve Google OAuth sign-in issues with Evolution by configuring it via Online Accounts and watching for a hidden Save button in the dialog. It is concise, actionable, and immediately unblocked a tester.
“For Google, they require OAUTH process, go to System Settings > Online Accounts and choose Google as a provider. Note, the window that allows Evolution access to your google account has a save button that sometimes is hidden at the bottom, you have to scroll up.”
Read it here: DeLinuxCo’s reply on Evolution Google OAuth
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