Administrative Task FAQs

<h2>Administrative Tasks</h2> Many new Bodhi Linux users seem to have the same questions relating to common administrative tasks, so here are the answers to a few of them. <h3>What is Terminology, how do I use it?</h3> Terminology is a terminal emulator for Linux, giving you access to the Linux command line. For more details see <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/wiki/terminology/">Terminology</a>. <h3>Is there a list of commonly used Linux commands?</h3> The <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/wiki/terminology/">Terminology</a> command line is a text interface to your computer. This is a vast topic and often daunting to those who are unfamiliar with Linux. Over time you will become familiar with a core set of commands, this article will introduce you to some of the more regularly used commands to get you started: <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/basic-but-useful-linux-commands/">Basic but Useful Linux Commands</a> <h3>How do add a Printer?</h3> This guide will help you add a physical printer and/or allow you to "print" to PDF. For more detail see: <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/installing-a-printer-printing-to-pdf-etc/">Installing a Printer, Printing to PDF</a> <h3>I have a scanner, what scanning software can I use?</h3> There are many software solutions for Linux, ranging to meet simple needs through to complex requirements, some of which can be seen in this independent article: <a href="https://www.ubuntupit.com/best-scanning-tools-for-linux/">10 Best Scanning tools for Linux</a>.  For most needs, <a href="https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/simple-scan">Simple Scan</a> will suffice very well. To install using <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/terminology/">Terminology</a>: <pre>sudo apt install simple-scan</pre> Once installed, you can launch Simple scan from the Main Menu by selecting: <p style="padding-left: 30px;">Main Menu &gt;  Applications &gt; Graphics &gt; Simple Scan</p> <h3>How do I install Additional Software?</h3> Ready to add some sweet software?  Open <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/adding-software/">adding software</a> for an in-depth view of the various methods to install software/applications. Alternatively, you can see what software is available in our <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/">AppCenter</a> which can be installed directly from your browser. <h3>How can I keep Bodhi Linux software up to date?</h3> Keeping Bodhi Linux and/or installed applications updated has been covered fully in the wiki, see: <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/keeping-bodhi-linux-up-to-date/">Keeping Bodhi Linux up to Date</a> <h3>Does Bodhi Linux have a Package Manager?</h3> The guide on the software package management: <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/synaptic-package-manager/">Synaptic Package Manager</a> covers the commonly used features/functions of this utility. <h3>How do I upgrade from Bodhi Standard to HWE?</h3> If you installed <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/selecting-the-correct-iso-image/">Bodhi Linux Standard</a> or <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/selecting-the-correct-iso-image/">Bodhi Linux AppPack</a> (neither of which natively receive kernel updates), you can easily install the HWE  (<em>Hardware Enablement) </em>kernel by adding the HWE packages, after which you will receive regular kernel updates from the [library term="version-kernel-hwe"] branch. Installation can be achieved through the <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/synaptic-package-manager/">Synaptic Package Manager</a> or via the command-line using <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/terminology/">Terminology</a> (the latter is outlined below). <pre>sudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt dist-upgrade sudo apt install linux-generic-hwe-[library term="ubuntu-version"] xserver-xorg-hwe-[library term="ubuntu-version"]</pre> <h3>How do I fix Networking / WiFi issues?</h3> There is an entire FAQ dedicated to common issues, see the <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/quick-faq/networking-wi-fi-faqs/">Networking / Wi-Fi FAQs</a> for more information. <h3>How do I manage Swap Space?</h3> For details on how to create, resize, remove see: <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/swap-space-management/">Swap Space Management</a> <h3>How do I add Bodhi’s DuckDuckGo search to my web browser?</h3> Bodhi Linux has a partnership with the wonderful folks at <a class="bbc_url" title="External link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/" rel="nofollow external">DuckDuckGo</a> that helps generate some revenue to support our project. The default browser (<a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/a/chromium/">Chromium</a>) which ships with Bodhi Linux [library term="version"] does not default to using the partnered <a href="https://duckduckgo.com/">DuckDuckGo</a> search engine but can be configured to do so. If you stick with Chromium or have chosen a different default browser you can support Bodhi Linux by configuring your preferred browser to use the Bodhi Linux DuckDuckGo search. for more information see: <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/adding-bodhis-duckduckgo-search/">Bodhi's DuckDuckGo Browser Search</a> <h3>How do I use Key or Edge Bindings?</h3> Want to quickly disable your laptop’s touchpad using a keyboard shortcut? Then set up a key binding. Or easily switch between desktops? Use an edge binding. Find out more on the wiki page: <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/key-bindings-and-edge-bindings/">Key Bindings and Edge Bindings</a> (which additionally lists many keyboard shortcuts). Some common/handy keyboard shortcuts have been listed <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/enlightenment-basics/#Some_Handy_Shortcuts">here.</a> <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/">Bodhi Linux Home</a> <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/wiki/">Bodhi Linux – Wiki Home Page</a> <a href="https://www.bodhilinux.com/w/bodhi-linux-how-to/">Bodhi Linux – Wiki Table of Contents</a> &nbsp;