[HLUG] Two Questions - currently unable to attend meetings

[Russell Sutcliffe]

Julian,

Thanks for the pointers.

It really is Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron from pre 2010 on a DELL.

Unfortunately I cannot find the 32/64 bit info.

I suppose I will have to download the upgrade to a memory stick and do a 
new install.

Regards

Russell

P.S. The scanner process sounds as if I need to set aside some time!


On 21/09/2022 23:44, Julian Robbins via Herefordshire wrote:
> Hi Russell
>
> Thanks for your e mail.
>
> Firstly I think you mean Ubuntu 18.04 as Ubuntu 8 doesn't really make sense.
>
> Doing in place upgrades from a disc used to be quite possible but I'm
> pretty sure this isn't really possible these days.
>
> Perhaps best would be to ensure your files are backed up, perhaps on a
> separate home partition if you have one, or copied to a memory stick. Then
> do a new install instead from a usb stick with Ubuntu or Pop os 22.04. any
> configuration or settings you would lose but reinstalling afresh certainly
> is the cleanest way to install Linux.
>
> In saying this, if your machine is only 32bit (are you sure? Most laptops
> from last 10-15 years were 64 bit) but there are now very few distros that
> still support 32 bit, Debian is one but I m not sure Ubuntu still is.
> https://www.debugpoint.com/32-bit-linux-distributions/
>
> I also have a Brother printer scanner colour laserjet . Oldie but goodie.
> Brother has some of the best Linux support fortunately. I can't remember
> how to set up the scanner but you will need to look up SANE scanner access
> which should help. I got mine working ok but it took some configuration.
> Usb is easier than setting up via network scanning if you have that.
>
> Otherwise if at all possible, and I appreciate it may be difficult for you,
> please come along to our next meeting which is next Wednesday and we'll be
> happy to help you with this.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> Julian
>
>
> On Wed, 21 Sept 2022, 16:24 Russell Sutcliffe via Herefordshire, <
> herefordshire at mailman.lug.org.uk> wrote:
>
>> I have an old laptop with Ubuntu 8 which will not connect to the
>> internet so I cannot upgrade.
>>
>> Any suggestions? I think the laptop is 32bit.
>>
>> Also, my new desktop Linux finds my Brother printer, but does not
>> realise that it is a scanner too.
>>
>> How do I connect to the scanner function?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Russell
>>
>>
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