Photography and linux (Page 2): That is true I have not used Linux. But I have used Unix and still do occasionally, use Unix. My last foray was to create some Unix scripts to search my...

JD750 Loc: SoCal

cochese wrote:

The days of "hacking and compiling software&q... (show quote)

That is true I have not used Linux. But I have used Unix and still do occasionally, use Unix. My last foray was to create some Unix scripts to search my hard drive for duplicate images, create a list and then, after I scrutinized it, delete the duplicates. But it’s been a while since I have written any code.

cochese

JD750 wrote:

Linux requires a minimum level of computer savvy, just to get started. And it requires a lot of work to get an efficient office set up, and then more maintenance is required after that to keep it all going.

For those who like to hack and compile their own softwares, who enjoy that part of the work, then it's great.

Wrong. This is information from a decade ago. Yes there are still terminal heavy distributions out there. BUT! There are also ones that are easier to install than windows, come with the most common software already installed, video and audio codecs all in place, usually a good selection of hardware drivers... And guess what, install and run. They work "right out of the box"!

nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY

JerryOSF wrote:

That is a very common misunderstanding of those who don't use linux. It is often easier to accomplish tasks in linux than in Windoze. It is also faster and has a lower hardware requirement.. Try it before you knock it!

I dabble with Linux (Mint). Only dabble. It makes things difficult that are routine, easy, well supported in Windows, like adding my printers (Canon multifunction and inkjet network printers), installing apps without having to figure out/mess with the command line, downloading apps & drivers that do not work, finding apps that are too "homegrown" to use easily...
I was ready to switch from Windows and Microsoft Office, but gave up on the idea because of the awkwardness of doing things or finding support/answers to problems.

JerryOSF Loc: Bristol, VA

Perhaps you could find an experienced linux user to help you. The things you mentioned are very simple in linux. For instance, there is no need to use the terminal to install an app. The software manager will do this very nicely.

nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY

JerryOSF wrote:

Perhaps you could find an experienced linux user to help you. The things you mentioned are very simple in linux. For instance, there is no need to use the terminal to install an app. The software manager will do this very nicely.

How about this.....installed FreeFileSync program (from Software manager), which I have used in Windows for syncing my NAS fileserver to external drives. In Linux, the program does not see the fileserver, which is mounted on the desktop. I searched online about this, only to discover that you have to jump through hoops concerning Samba permissions to have the network share be visible to FreeFileSync. Sorry, that counts me out.

I have encountered numerous situations like this, requiring trying to find tips and fixes. When the answers (if I can find any at all) involve cryptic command line work, fixing permissions, etc etc etc, I get turned off. Having an experienced Linux user by my side at all times is not practical for me. Even using Linux Mint's support leads to more and more confusion and frustration, and offers complicated command line use. Not for me.

Linux just does not do it for everyone. With Windows, I can easily find help and solutions online to just about any imaginable situation.

More power to you if Linux fills your bill. It's too exotic to be of mainstream use for me.

JerryOSF Loc: Bristol, VA

I'm sorry you had such difficulty, but I'm glad you tried. Syncing to another computer can be challenging, especially to another OS. I don't generally sync to any other OS, but have done so occasionally. We have 5 computers all running linux and they all interact just fine.

nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY

JerryOSF wrote:

I'm sorry you had such difficulty, but I'm glad you tried. Syncing to another computer can be challenging, especially to another OS. I don't generally sync to any other OS, but have done so occasionally. We have 5 computers all running linux and they all interact just fine.

"Syncing to another OS" has nothing to do with it. The drives to be synced don't have OSes on them. You don't "sync to an OS". Syncing is copying and deleting files. The FreeFileSync app works fine in Windows, but is useless to me in Linux.

Enough said.

JerryOSF Loc: Bristol, VA

I tried "FreeFileSync". I didn't have much in the way of results. To do what you want try "file manager". It is already installed. If you open "file manager" then you should see your file server if it is attached. Moving/Copying files is very simple in "file manager". Just highlight the desired files and use "edit" and "copy to" or "move to". If you hit "F3" you can get a second window side by side. Then select your file server. One window is your source, the second is your destination. Permissions are important in linux, they should be in windows also but aren't. I don't think they will affect what you want to do.
If you want more help, please ask. The command line is not necessary for most normal operations.