Hi:

I am new to Linux Lite and every time I try to update i get this log. Please help. This is the log.

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Install Updates Error log
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Install Updates could not fetch the package cache information lists.
Go to https://www.868212.xyz/forums/ and paste the log below into a new or existing thread for assistance.

============ Log ===========

Get:1 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu focal-security InRelease [114 kB]
Hit:2 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu focal InRelease
Get:3 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu focal-updates InRelease [114 kB]
Get:4 https://repo.skype.com/deb stable InRelease [4,502 B]
Hit:5 http://repo.linuxliteos.com/linuxlite emerald InRelease
Get:6 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu focal-backports InRelease [101 kB]
Hit:7 https://packages.microsoft.com/repos/ms-teams stable InRelease
Err:4 https://repo.skype.com/deb stable InRelease
  The following signatures were invalid: EXPKEYSIG 1F3045A5DF7587C3 Skype Linux Client Repository <[email protected]>
Hit:8 http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb stable InRelease
Ign:9 http://linux.dropbox.com/ubuntu disco InRelease
Hit:10 http://linux.dropbox.com/ubuntu disco Release
Hit:12 http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu focal InRelease
Reading package lists...
W: GPG error: https://repo.skype.com/deb stable InRelease: The following signatures were invalid: EXPKEYSIG 1F3045A5DF7587C3 Skype Linux Client Repository <[email protected]>
E: The repository 'https://repo.skype.com/deb stable InRelease' is not signed.

Hi, I am not able to install updates on to my system,  I am seeing these errors:

E: Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock-frontend. It is held by process 2544 (apt-get)
E: Unable to acquire the dpkg frontend lock (/var/lib/dpkg/lock-frontend), is another process using it?

My system information: Can someone help?
-Version-
Kernel : Linux 5.4.0-56-generic (x86_64)
Version : #62-Ubuntu SMP Mon Nov 23 19:20:19 UTC 2020
C Library : GNU C Library / (Ubuntu GLIBC 2.31-0ubuntu9.2) 2.31
Distribution : Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS
-Current Session-
-Misc-
Uptime : 15 minutes
Load Average : 2.51, 2.23, 1.34
Available entropy in /dev/random : 3427 bits (healthy)

I started the process of formatting my USB drive (64 gb) through GNOME Disk. 2 hours have elapsed and still the process has not completed. Previously I had formatted my 4gb Sony pen drive which formatted in a few minutes. I have also changed the file system to Ext4. Does it usually take this long or should I kill the process?

I made an installation drive with persistent storage. When I use this drive to install, I want to also copy over the changes I made on the drive. Is this possible? If so, what's the easiest/fastest way to do this? I need to do this on 20+ computers.

Thanks!

Hello, I am new to the forum, but not to Linux.  That said, I'm no Linux Geek at this point.  The computer I am typing this on is an HP Slimline 270 with i5-7400 CPU, 8 GB ddr4 RAM and an HP 250 Gb NVMe drive & Intel 930 graphics (I think).  As I type, the machine is running on Zorin 16 RC1 and the drive is shared with Manjaro  Plasma.

Besides this machine, I have another DT  computer with Peppermint 10 installed and Linux Mint 20.

I'm not a stranger to LL as I had 5.2 running on my wife's notebook (it later went belly up on me due to a failed repair operation).  I rather enjoyed using LL on that machine over W10.  Never had any problems at all. 

Anyway, I've run 5.4 from the live USB I have it installed on.

Any projection on the release date for 5.6?

EJ

Hi, I'm new here, I have a problem after logging in.
The screen goes black, the cursor appears and I can't do anything (srry, my English is not very good :60.
My current version of Linux Lite is 5.4

This is a road I'd never thought I'd go down, but we have no choice. Either we stagnate and accept the big G's ever changing algorithms, or we boldly go where others have dared.

I'm talking about the 'Pay What You Can' digital download model that has worked, and is working on other projects.

3rd, and most important line in this thread...Linux Lite will always be free.

I've looked at revenue projections from other Media partners based on our unique and impression stats and they don't even come close to what Google offers so that unfortunately, is not an option.

This system is Live now and is on trial for an unspecified time. If it works, we'll leave it running, if it doesn't work, it will be axed.

Wherever you see this...



and you think...OMG, I have to pay for Linux Lite now....NO you do not. Simply input 0 into the Custom box or click the $0 amount and then you will get a Download link. End of heart attack.



So why the big scary change?

For a while now, it seems we've reached a peak point in earnings. The 'bar' has not moved for nearly a year now. That's long enough for one to react and seek out alternative means of income to get us to the ultimate goal...where I can quit my full time day job and work exclusively on Linux Lite. Imagine that, 8hrs a day dedicated purely to Linux Lite (oh I wish!).

Microsoft Windows 10 as of today will cost you $139 for Home and $199 for Pro from the MS website (19/08/21)



So what do you get for your hard earned $139?



So what are they boasting that you get...

# Fast start up - linux has that covered
# Windows Mixed Reality - I don't know anyone that uses this
# My People - I don't know anyone that uses this
# Windows Ink - I don't know anyone that uses this
# 4K gaming - linux has that covered
# Paint 3D - lol, that is all
# A reimagined Photos app - linux has that covered
# Microsoft Edge - linux has that covered, thanks Satya

What else are they promoting on the reasons to Buy Windows page...

Safer and more secure - only when the power is off and Wake on Lan is disabled (but then there's physical access).
More creative, more productive - Gimp, Darktable, Inkscape and more productive? Thousands of programmers who use their favorite IDE would strongly disagree.
Powerful, modern devices - 11th Gen Intel CPU? Latest nVidia GPU, linux has that covered.

Conclusion

Pay nothing or even 50c for Linux Lite and get arguably a more secure, more productive and able to work on modern machines OS solution, or pay $139 to MS for a less secure operating system that you can't make copies of and share with others.

The wifi network that I am using doesn't give my Linux computer internet, even though I know it works.

Hello,

Is there a way to eliminate the pop-up windows that show up when you are moving your cursor over various applications in the menu ?

dheo

I get to ask something for a change. After the last update my ability to select a vertical gradient with two colors for a desktop background quit working. It only shows one color now. I'm using it correctly but I'm wondering if it has become deprecated feature. Worked fine since 5.x was released. I realize I can create an image and screenshot it and use it as a backdrop entry but I'm wondering (not complaining) why the color gradient feature stopped working.
TC