Weekly Forum Summary

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40

Key Stats

In the past week, our Linux forums had the following activity and key statistics:

  • Total New Posts: 40
  • Total New Topics: 6

Top 10 Members

Interesting Topics

  • Hey! new here on linux community!
    In Linux Support, @Anirudh_Thalla introduced themselves and asked how to start mastering Linux for sysadmin roles. @hydn shared foundational resources from Linux Foundation and several practical guides for hands-on learning, while @Brian_Masinick offered a warm welcome and encouraged ongoing interaction. The thread is a helpful entry point for newcomers looking to build structured learning paths.

  • Linux Mint 22.3 USB boot hangs on black screen / Secure Boot issue on AMD desktop
    @wildbill described a black-screen hang after launch on an AMD desktop in Linux Support, with the boot log still reporting Secure Boot as enabled. @hydn suggested verifying Secure Boot is truly off in firmware, deleting keys to enter Setup Mode if needed, and rewriting the USB using Rufus in DD mode. Follow-ups from @wildbill detailed progress and a separate login issue on an older PC, and @nelk added notes about using separate SSDs for dual-boot stability.

  • New: How to View Hot Topics
    @hydn announced a new “Hot” tab in Community to quickly surface active discussions without digging through Latest. @Brian_Masinick chimed in to say it is a welcome usability improvement, which should make it easier to find trending threads across the site.

  • Migration to linux
    @Ravi_E shared a successful move to Linux in General Discussions, including using rclone for automated cloud backups to Mega and Google Drive and switching to ONLYOFFICE for documents. @hydn pointed to a related GRUB cleanup thread and recommended scheduled rclone jobs for reliability. A tidy story of simplifying a setup and reducing friction.

  • MINT Toxic problem
    In Linux Support, @nelk reported multiple installation attempts and detailed the precise BIOS and boot-sequence steps that finally yielded a working Linux Mint 22.3 system. They also flagged issues with flashing media on Windows and described more reliable results using a Mint system to write the USBs, a useful checklist for persistent installers.

  • Youtube restricted mode
    @nelk asked how to disable YouTube’s Restricted Mode in Firefox on Linux Mint 22.3 in Linux Support. The question remains open, with context noting that most online steps are Windows-specific and without smartphone involvement. It is a good candidate for community-sourced Linux-specific steps.

  • Does anyone know how to contact the Bleachbit Developers?
    In Linux Support, @tmick sought guidance on reporting a BleachBit issue on Debian, noting difficulty locating the project’s current bug tracker. This one is fresh and invites contributors who know where official issues are managed and how to file them properly.

  • My personal Linux backup strategy
    Over in General Discussions, @J_J_Sloan outlined a pragmatic backup plan with NFS to a Ceph volume and nightly rsync to an on-demand NFS mount, plus a separate incremental backup server. @ricky89 discussed experiences with Samba for mixed environments and cautioned about NFS nuances, while @Brian_Masinick favored SSH-based tooling over older approaches. The thread ended the week with a timely reminder about rsync options that can be destructive if misunderstood.

  • Cache and system cleaning maintenance
    In Articles & guides, @ricky89 encouraged turning recent backup insights into a tutorial and thanked @MarshallJFlinkman for details. @olivia11 highlighted @Brian_Masinick’s point that backups should be tailored and restores tested regularly. This ongoing guide continues to evolve with practical housekeeping and safety-first backup habits.

  • What are some unconventional but very efficient moves to free up RAM on Linux?
    @hydn shared a quick way to drop caches in Linux Support with an explicit caution about potential slowdowns as caches rebuild. @Brian_Masinick added perspective that resource constraints can be addressed by reducing simultaneous workloads or upgrading hardware when feasible, balancing tweaks with practical system planning.

Activity by the @staff Group

  • @hydn provided a thorough Secure Boot troubleshooting checklist for AMD systems in Mint, including deleting keys, saving settings properly, and trying Rufus DD mode. See the step-by-step advice here: Linux Mint 22.3 USB boot hangs… (reply).
  • In support of a smooth Linux transition, @hydn followed up with practical links and recommendations around GRUB cleanup, rclone scheduling, and ONLYOFFICE compatibility: Migration to linux (reply).
  • @ricky89 pitched in on maintenance and cleanup details, offering follow-up tips and appreciation for shared insight in the ongoing guide: Cache and system cleaning maintenance (reply).
  • Hardware compatibility got a helpful pointer from @hydn to Ubuntu’s certified device list for those shopping Linux-friendly laptops: Favorite laptop brands? (reply).
  • @system published last week’s autogenerated digest to help members catch up on activity at a glance: Weekly Forum Summary.
  • Also notable: @tmick opened a new Linux Support query about how to properly report a BleachBit bug on Debian. Community maintainers are invited to weigh in with the current issue tracker and bug-reporting steps.

Best Reply or Topic of the Week

  • My personal Linux backup strategy (post #42) by @J_J_Sloan
    A candid lesson learned: after mistakenly using rsync with --delete-excluded, important files vanished from the backup, but a “backup of the backup” saved the day.

    “I deleted a lot of important files from my backup with the stupid use of an rsync option… Fortunately, I had a backup of my backup, which saved the day.”
    This reply stands out for its practical wisdom. It underscores why verifying options, rehearsing restores, and maintaining layered backups matter just as much as the tools themselves.

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