Saturday, March 22, 2014

My experience upgrading from 12.04 to 13.10

Created: 9th March 2014M, Su / 7 Jamadilawal 1435H, Ah. [Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy Salamander]
Published: 22ns March 2014M, Sa / 20 Jamadilawal 1435H, Sab.
Updated:


Assalamualaikum warahmatullah. I've just upgraded my laptop, see Pic 1,
... from Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Precise Pangolin, see here:
Finally, Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin is on my laptop
http://ubuntudigest.blogspot.com/2012/09/finally-ubuntu-1204-precise-pangolin-is.html
... to Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy Salamander.

Pic 1 - Finally! Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy Salamander on my laptop.


I've been stagnating at 12.04 because of my thesis. I didn't need the extra hassle (e.g., customizing, adapting, etc) that comes after upgrading.

During that stagnation period, i've been contemplating to "wipe clean" (format) my laptop after this "odyssey" (it took me 7 to 8 years to complete, maaan!) ended. During that time too, my husband has moved from his old dual Ubuntu-Windows laptop to a new Windows netbook >_>. Don't worry, everything's original, but still >_>

Now that i've completed the thesis writing, i see no point waiting any longer as i really wanted to rid "myself" (laptop) of the "memory" and start fresh -- as soon as possible. I needed the lappy "fresh and clean" :)

But maybe i should've waited for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Trusty Tahr?
-- Hmmmh, no. Sorry, i just couldn't wait a few more weeks for 14.04 :)

"Trusty Tahr" is the code name for Ubuntu 14.04, scheduled for release 17 April 2014.

Source: TrustyTahr - Ubuntu Wiki
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/TrustyTahr


Go here to read more about Ubuntu releases:


At first i upgraded, see Pic 2. Yes, i did do a backup of my things before upgrading.

Install dialog box

Installation type

This computer currently has Windows 7 and Ubuntu 12.04.4 LTS on it. What would you like to do?

- Upgrade Ubuntu 12.04.4 LTS to Ubuntu 13.10
Documents, music, and other personal files will be kept. Installed software will be kept where possible. System-wide settings will be cleared.

Source: Pic 2


Pic 2 - Upgrade Ubuntu 12.04.4 LTS to Ubuntu 13.10.


But after somethings i'm unsatisfied with (e.g., lagging, having to reinstall apps, etc), i chose to re-do the upgrade by doing a wipe and reinstall. I maintained the hard-disk space setting; carried-over from the 12.04 setup.

Install dialog box

Installation type

This computer currently has Windows 7 and Ubuntu 12.04.4 LTS on it. What would you like to do?

- Erase Ubuntu 12.04.4 LTS and reinstall
Warning: This will delete all your Ubuntu 12.04.4 LTS programs, documents, photos, music, and any other files.

Source: Pic 2


Here are the installation guides which i came across much later on:



What i did after upgrading...

⬤ Unlock from Launcher the apps i don't often use, see Pic 3.

Right-click the icon, then left-click the Unlock from Launcher option.

Pic 3 - Unlock from Launcher. This screenshot is just an example; i keep Software Updater locked to the Launcher.



⬤ Set the time, day, and date in the Panel, see Pic 6.

In the System Settings window in Pic 4, click the Time & Date icon, which will bring us to the Time & Date window.

In the Time & Date window, click the Clock tab, see Pic 5. Adjust to suit your needs.

See Pic 6 for my current setup of the Time & Date indicator in the Panel (menu bar).

Pic 4 - System Settings window.


Pic 5 - The Time & Date window > Clock tab. Setting the time and date.


Pic 6 - My current time and date display.



⬤ Why do my screenshots include the Unknown Display? See Pic 7.

By now i've managed to turn off the Unknown Display, leaving only the Built-in Display. See Pic 9.

In the System Settings window in Pic 4, click the Displays icon, which will bring us to the Displays window in Pic 7.

In the Displays window, click the Unknown Display. Click the slider button to change from ON to OFF. Then click the Apply button.

An untitled dialog box will appear, see Pic 8. In the dialog box, click the Keep This Configuration button.

Untitled dialog box

Does the display look OK?

The display will be reset to its previous configuration in ... seconds.

Source: Pic 8


Pic 7 - Screenshot showing the Built-in Display and Unknown Display.
[Pic 7 to be added. I'm waiting to finish my font so that i can use it in this picture ;). Insya-Allah.]


Pic 8 - Untitled dialog box.


Pic 9 - Only the Built-in Display is captured in the screenshot.



⬤ Set the Launcher to auto-hide.

In the System Settings window in Pic 4, click the Appearance icon, which will bring us to the Appearance window.

In the Appearance window, click the Behavior tab, see Pic 10.

To auto-hide the Launcher, click the slider button to change from OFF to ON.


Change the...
  • Reveal location, and
  • Reveal sensitivity
... of the Launcher to suit you.


To enable other features, put a tick in the box next to...
  • Enable workspaces
    • * The Workspace Switcher icon will appear in the Launcher, see Pic 11

  • Add show desktop icon to the launcher
    • * The Show Desktop icon will appear in the Launcher, see Pic 12


Pic 10 - [Pic 10 to be added.]


Pic 11 - The Workspace Switcher icon in the Launcher.


Pic 12 - The Show Desktop icon in the Launcher.



⬤ Increased the pointer speed, see Pic 13.

In the System Settings window in Pic 4, click the Mouse & Touchpad icon, which will bring us to the Mouse & Touchpad window in Pic 13.

Adjust accordingly to suit you.

Pic 13 - The Mouse & Touchpad window.



⬤ Note: Keep this app. Don't uninstall it. See Pic 14.
Activities and Privacy Manager Tool
Configure what gets logged in your Zeitgeist activity log

Because i went on and uninstalled it. And later found out i needed to reinstall it to control, among other things, what appears in the Dash search. I realized that after reading here:
automation - How can I enable/disable Dash online results programmatically? - Ask Ubuntu
http://askubuntu.com/questions/278712/how-can-i-enable-disable-dash-online-results-programmatically

Pic 14 - Description of the Activities and Privacy Manager Tool in Ubuntu Software Center.


(i) In the System Settings window in Pic 4, click the Security & Privacy icon, which will bring us to the Security & Privacy window.

In the Security & Privacy window, click the Search tab, see Pic 15. To not include online search results when searching in the Dash, click the slider button to change from ON to OFF.

When searching in the Dash:
Include online search results

Source: Pic 15


Pic 15 - Security & Privacy > Search.
[To be added.]


(ii) Do read the legal notice about searching in the Dash, see Pic 16.

In the System Settings window in Pic 4, click the Details icon, which will bring us to the Details window.

In the Details window, click the Legal Notice tab, see Pic 16.


Searching in the dash - Legal notice

This search function is provided to you by Canonical Group Limited (Canonical). This legal notice applies to searching in the dash and incorporates the terms of Canonical's legal notice [http://www.canonical.com/legal] (and privacy policy).

Collection and use of data
When you enter a search term into the dash Ubuntu will search your Ubuntu computer and will record the search terms locally.

Unless you have opted out (see the “Online Search” section below), we will also send your keystrokes as a search term to productsearch.ubuntu.com and selected third parties so that we may complement your search results with online search results from such third parties including: Facebook, Twitter, BBC and Amazon. Canonical and these selected third parties will collect your search terms and use them to provide you with search results while using Ubuntu.

By searching in the dash you consent to:
  • the collection and use of your search terms and IP address in this way; and
  • the storage of your search terms and IP address by Canonical and such selected third parties (if applicable).

Canonical will only use your search terms and IP address in accordance with this legal notice and our privacy policy [http://www.ubuntu.com/aboutus/privacypolicy]. Please see our privacy policy [http://www.ubuntu.com/aboutus/privacypolicy] for further information about how Canonical protects your personal information. For information on how our selected third parties may use your information, please see their privacy policies.

Online Search
You may restrict your dash so that we don’t send searches to third parties and you don't receive online search results. To do this go to the Privacy panel and toggle the ‘Include online search results’ option to off. The Privacy panel can be found in your System Settings or via a dash search. For a current list of our selected third parties, please see www.ubuntu.com/privacypolicy/thirdparties.

Changes
Although most changes are likely to be minor, Canonical may change this legal notice from time to time, and at Canonical's sole discretion. Please check this page from time to time for any changes to this legal notice as we will not be able to notify you directly.

How to contact us
Please submit any questions or comments about searching in the dash or this legal notice by contacting us at the following address: Canonical Group Ltd, 5th Floor, Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street, London, England, SE1 0SU.

Source: Pic 16


Pic 16 - Legal notice about searching in the Dash.


(iii) Controlling the tracking of files and applications usage:

In the System Settings window in Pic 4, click the Security & Privacy icon, which will bring us to the Security & Privacy window.

In the Security & Privacy window, click the Files & Applications tab, see Pic 17. Adjust to suit you:
  • To stop the Record file and application usage, click the slider button to change from ON to OFF.

  • Uncheck the boxes listed under Include:.

  • To clear records, click the Clear Usage Data... button.

    In the Clear Usage Data window, see Pic 18, select the time range then click the OK button.

    In the untitled dialog box, click the Yes button, see Pic 19.



Pic 17 - Security & Privacy > Files & Application tab.
[To be added.]


Pic 18 - Clear Usage Data window.
[To be added.]


Pic 19 - Untitled dialog box.
[To be added.]



⬤ Uninstalled, see Pic 20:
Empathy Internet Messaging
Chat on Google Talk, Facebook, MSN and many other chat services

Pic 20 - Description of Empathy Internet Messaging in Ubuntu Software Center.


To remove the app:

(i) Click the Remove button. See Pic 20.

(ii) In the untitled dialog box, click the Remove All button. See Pic 21.

Untitled dialog box

To remove Empathy Internet Messaging, these items must be removed as well:

Source: Pic 21

(iii) In the Authenticate dialog box, fill-in your password in the Password: field, then click the Authenticate button. See Pic 22.


Pic 21 - Untitled dialog box.
[To be added.]


Pic 22 - Authenticate dialog box.
[To be added.]



⬤ Uninstalled, see Pic 23:
Transmission BitTorrent Client
Download and share files over BitTorrent

Pic 23 - Description of the Transmission BitTorrent Client in Ubuntu Software Center.



⬤ Uninstalled, see Pic 24:
AisleRiot Solitaire
Play many different solitaire games

Pic 24 - Description of the AisleRiot Solitaire app in Ubuntu Software Center.



⬤ Uninstalled, see Pic 25:
Sudoku
Test your logic skills in this number grid puzzle

Pic 25 - Description of the Sudoku app in Ubuntu Software Center.



⬤ Uninstalled, see Pic 26:
Mines (gnome-mines)
Clear hidden mines from a minefield

Pic 26 - Description of the Mines (gnome-mines) app in Ubuntu Software Center.



⬤ Uninstalled, see Pic 27:
Mahjongg
Disassemble a pile of tiles by removing matching pairs

Pic 27 - Description of the Mahjongg app in Ubuntu Software Center.



⬤ Uninstalled, see Pic 28:
Orca Screen Reader
Provide access to graphical desktop environments via synthesized speech and/or refreshable braille

Pic 28 - Description of the Orca Screen Reader app in Ubuntu Software Center.



⬤ Installed, see Pic 29:
VLC media player
Read, capture, broadcast your multimedia streams

Pic 29 - Description of the VLC media player in Ubuntu Software Center.


To install the app:

(i) Click the Install button. See Pic 29.

(ii) In the Authenticate dialog box, fill-in your password in the Password: field, then click the Authenticate button. See Pic 22.



⬤ Uninstalled, see Pic 30:
Videos
Play movies

Pic 30 - Description of the Videos app in Ubuntu Software Center.


Read here about Videos and Totem...
GNOME Videos - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNOME_Videos



⬤ What happened to LibreOffice Draw? See Pic 31.
-- Oh, it's listed under Graphics, see Pic 32. I didn't notice that earlier.

Pic 31 - Description of LibreOffice Draw in Ubuntu Software Center.


Pic 32 - The LibreOffice Draw is listed under Graphics in Ubuntu Software Center.



⬤ Uninstalled, see Pic 33:
Thunderbird Mail
Send and receive mail with Thunderbird

Pic 33 - Description of the Thunderbird Mail in Ubuntu Software Center.



⬤ Uninstalled, see Pic 34.
Contacts (gnome-contacts)
Contacts manager for GNOME

Pic 34 - Description of the Contacts (gnome-contacts) app in Ubuntu Software Center.



⬤ Uninstalled, see Pic 35:
Shotwell Photo Manager
Organize your photos

Pic 35 - Description of the Shotwell Photo Manager in Ubuntu Software Center.



⬤ Uninstalled, see Pic 36:
Photos lens for Unity
Unity-lens-photos

Pic 36 - Description of the Photos lens for Unity app in Ubuntu Software Center.



⬤ Uninstalled, see Pic 37:
Google Drive scope for Unity
Unity-scope-gdrive

Pic 37 - Description of the Google Drive scope for Unity app in Ubuntu Software Center.



⬤ Uninstalled, see Pic 38:
Landscape Service
Landscape Management Service Preferences

Pic 38 - Description of the Landscape Service in Ubuntu Software Center.



⬤ Uninstalled, see Pic 39:
Online Accounts (gnome-control-center-signon)
Online account credentials and settings

Pic 39 - Description of the Online Accounts (gnome-control-center-signon) app in Ubuntu Software Center.



⬤ Installed, see Pic 40:
Chromium Web Browser
Access the Internet

Pic 40 - Description of the Chromium Web Browser in Ubuntu Software Center.


(i) This is a suggested app in the Chrome Web Store for Malaysian-based Muslims using Chrome or Chromium, see Pic 41...
MySolat
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mysolat/cbcphkmbleiinodaiifidddehnfhelcc
Although it was last updated in 2012, it still works as of 18th March 2014. See Pic 42.

The app was announced in a Facebook post, 4th July 2012, by the developer, see Pic 43...
https://www.facebook.com/CreativateMalaysia/posts/259999627440061

Pic 41 - MySolat app in Chrome Web Store.


Pic 42 - MySolat app working in my Chromium browser.


Pic 43 - Facebook post by the developer of MySolat.


(ii) Here's how to turn-off the offer to translate webpages...
Translate a page to your language
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/173424



⬤ Adjusted the screen's brightness, see Pic 44.

In the System Settings window in Pic 4, click the Brightness & Lock icon, which will bring us to the Brightness & Lock window in Pic 44. Adjust to suit you.

Pic 44 - The Brightness & Lock window.



⬤ Turn-off the internal microphone, see Pic 45.

In the System Settings window in Pic 4, click the Sound icon, which will bring us to the Sound window in Pic 45.

In the Sound window, click the Input tab. Under the Settings for Internal Microphone, for the Input volume, click the slider button to change from ON to OFF.


Pic 45 - The Sound window.
[To be added.]



⬤ Installed, see Pic 46:
Adobe Flash plugin
Installer for the Adobe Flash plugin for Mozilla

Pic 46 - Description of the Adobe Flash plugin in Ubuntu Software Center.



⬤ Adjusted browser cookies settings.



⬤ Installed, see Pic 47:
GIMP Image Editor
Create images and edit photographs

Pic 47 - Description of the GIMP Image Editor in Ubuntu Software Center.


Here's how to save as PNG and other formats...
GIMP 2.8 doesn't allow to save usual image file formats (jpg, png) via Save dialog
http://askubuntu.com/a/332996



⬤ Installed, see Pic 48:
FontForge
An outline font editor

Pic 48 - Description of FontForge in Ubuntu Software Center.



⬤ Installed, see Pic 49:
Nautilus plugin for opening terminals in arbitrary paths
nautilus-open-terminal

Pic 49 - Description of the Nautilus plugin for opening terminals in arbitrary paths in Ubuntu Software Center.



⬤ Uninstalled, see Pic 50:
Ubuntu One (ubuntuone-control-panel-qt)
Configure and manage your Ubuntu One account

Pic 50 - Description of the Ubuntu One (ubuntuone-control-panel-qt) app in Ubuntu Software Center.


Other things with the term "Ubuntu One", uninstalled:
  • Ubuntu One Control Panel
    • ubuntuone-control-panel

  • Ubuntu One Rhythmbox plugin
    • rhythmbox-ubuntuone

  • Ubuntu One client
    • ubuntuone-client

  • Ubuntu One client Python libraries
    • python-ubuntuone-client

  • Data files for Ubuntu One
    • ubuntuone-client-data

  • Python library for Ubuntu One file storage and sharing service
    • python-ubuntuone-storageprotocol

... so that i could make the cloud icon in the Panel, see Pic 51, go away.

Pic 51 - The Ubuntu One cloud icon in the Panel.



⬤ Uninstalled, See Pic 52:
Ubuntu One music store scope for unity
unity-scope-musicstores

Pic 52 - Description of the Ubuntu One music store scope for unity app in Ubuntu Software Center.



To do...

⬤ Install Inkscape

⬤ Install fonts

⬤ Figure out why the cursor isn't included in screenshots when taken using the PrtSc button.

⬤ Hide envelope icon from (top) Panel.

⬤ Set backup.

⬤ Flickering cursor. The problem occurs whenever it likes "=_=

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