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by kenmartin
Wed Oct 09, 2019 2:09 pm
Forum: General Help
Topic: LXDE 4.6 under Oracle VM Shared Folders
Replies: 2
Views: 3790

Re: LXDE 4.6 under Oracle VM Shared Folders

I have come up with an easier solution to starting folder sharing. Create a script and create a .desktop file. The script below goes into your home directory. After editing it change references from "ken" to your name. Save the changes. Set the mode. chmod 755 share. The contents of the fi...
by kenmartin
Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:10 pm
Forum: General Help
Topic: Setting correct default resolution?
Replies: 3
Views: 10496

Re: Setting correct default resolution?

In 4.6 at least I have simply done the following from a shell prompt. Type in: xrandr It will show available resolutions and the current one set. To change it: xrandr -s hhhhxvvvv where hhhhxvvvy comes from the list. When you do make this change it only changes it for the logged in user I believe.
by kenmartin
Tue Oct 08, 2019 7:39 pm
Forum: General Help
Topic: LXDE 4.6 under Oracle VM Shared Folders
Replies: 2
Views: 3790

LXDE 4.6 under Oracle VM Shared Folders

Why is it always necessary to start the following service after a cold start for shared folders to work: sudo systemctl start vboxadd-service.service and sudo systemctl enable vboxadd-service.service Than check them to make sure they are running with: systemctl | grep vbox Is there a way to automate...
by kenmartin
Tue Oct 08, 2019 7:16 pm
Forum: General Help
Topic: LXDE 4.6 Desktop Shortcuts
Replies: 1
Views: 3428

LXDE 4.6 Desktop Shortcuts

I am able to create desktop shortcuts however I have two questions. Below is a sample .desktop file called firefox.desktop [Desktop Entry] Name=FireFox Type=Application Comment=Firefox Exec=firefox Terminal=false StartupNotify=false Icon=/path/to/32x32icon/file/for/shortcut 1) What desktop icons are...