Setup
NOTE: Stopped development because ASBRU currently does NOT work with 21.10, Live Boot of 20.04 has some issues, and 22.04 does NOT support the WiFi drivers. EOL for 21.10 is 2022, so this is going to stop until 22.04 beomes more stable.
Used Rufus on Windows 10 to create a Live CD Ubuntu 21.10 Image with Persistance
After logon created new Admin rebooted, and delete the default admin along with files
In order to bypass enforced password rules
sudo su -
passwd mruckmanIt will use any password entered now...
Problems launching Firefox
mruckman@ubuntu:~$ firefox
snap-confine has elevated permissions and is not confined but should be. Refusing to continue to avoid permission escalation attacks
sudo apt purge snapd snap-confine && sudo apt install -y snapd
sudo apt install firefox
Update Your Software
Upon initial install update your software
Change Software Source
- Uncheck using CD-ROM
- Choose a better mirror, if there is one
Getting Wifi to Work - Giving this a try
Refer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv1NfRlEz8s
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get purge bcmwl-kernel-source
sudo apt-get -y install firmware-b43-installer
sudo reboot
Getting it to run a logon - Refer: https://askubuntu.com/questions/956237/run-terminal-sudo-command-at-startup
sudo gedit /etc/rc.localAdd the following two commands to the file:
#!/bin/sh -e
modprobe -r b43 wl brcmfmac brcmsmac bcma
modprobe wl
exit 0sudo chmod +x /etc/rc.local
sudo rebootIn software and update choose the driver, and apply them
"Using Broadcam 802.11 Linux STA wireless driver source from bcmwl-kernel-source (proprietary)
You WILL NEED to run the following two commands after a shutdown, the aboe should work instead
sudo modprobe -r b43 wl brdcmfmac brcmsmac bcma
sudo modprobe wlAllow Remote Connections to Use VNC to Connect
Sharing Control What Others Can See, Use password instead of ask for permission
Protocol will be "Remmina VNC Plug-in"
Software Items
Install Software Center
Refer: https://www.maketecheasier.com/ubuntu-software-center-not-working-fixes/
sudo apt update && sudo apt -y upgrade
sudo apt autoremove gnome-software && sudo apt install gnome-software
sudo apt update && sudo apt dist-upgrade -f
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SSH Server
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sudo apt install -y vpn_install.shnet-tools
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sudo apt install -y stacer
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sudo apt install -y plasma-discover
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sudo apt install -y magic-wormhole
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anyconnect-linux64-4.8.03036-predeploy-k9.tar.gz
cd /home/mruckman/Downloads/anyconnect-linux64-4.8.03036-predeploy-k9/anyconnect-linux64-4.8.03036/vpn
sudo sh vpn_install.sh
Install from Discover
- Sublime
- Sublime Merge
Software Center
- Meld
Restore Firefox Settings
Visual Studio Code
https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/?dv=linux64_deb
Setting Up a Printer
Refer: https://blog.mruckman.com/2020/05/ubuntu-printers-for-home/
Getting PyCharm Working
sudo apt-get install python3-venvIf you are copying older projects, you might need to delete the "venv" folder and let it create a new version
Getting Bluetooth Working
This might provide more out of the box granular control.
Refer: https://askubuntu.com/questions/728861/unable-to-connect-bose-soundlink-ae2-headphones
sudo apt-get install blueman
sudo rebootIt's now available in applications as "Bluetooth Manager", you will need to Adapter, Preferences, "Always Visible" to keep it showing.
It keeps an audio profile for the various settings.
sudo apt-get purge --remove blueman
sudo rebootUbuntu Sound Plug-in to Switch Sound Source
Use this to activate or turn off the plug-in. The sound icon on the top bar, now has additional options to change the sound source without having to open the sound interface.
Use: https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/906/sound-output-device-chooser/
Getting Arduino Working
Arduino Has Permission Errors, try to launch Monitor, to get error USB
ls -l /dev/ttyACM0mruckman@ubuntu:~$ ls -l /dev/ttyACM0
crw-rw---- 1 root dialout 166, 0 Mar 26 01:37 /dev/ttyACM0
The fix is then this, where dialout could be different in your setup
sudo usermod -a -G dialout mruckman
sudo reboot