Isn't this where Xen pops up and says everyone should be using Arch? Where is Xen?

Didn't he turn into a games reviewer? ludiclinux.com etc?
 

Buried within the Debian download directories (which can't currently be accessed because whoever is doing maintenance doesn't understand what a mirror is), is an unofficial live ISO with cinnamon and the non-free firmware - basically the two reasons for wanting Mint.

I hacked with URLs to find 9.5/Stretch (stable) on a mirror - wanted to try 10/Buster (testing) but looks like the weekly releases are only on the offline official servers - though I still need to find a spare USB drive to put it on.

Arch is the worst OS /ever/.

Huh, I had no idea. I'm glad he likes Steamworld 2, it's my favourite game so far on the Switch (cos I can't afford Mario or Zelda yet :( )

Maybe Drew will see that and be enticed to post again.

Something we can agree on.  :-O~~~

I think the bastard has abandoned us. :'(

Talking *nix. My ubuntu 18.04 install seems to have trashed itself somehow on booting this morning.

That goes with my dedicated server's HDD either failing or being too full to login and clear, resulting in a new HDD and losing everything on it.

Or it's fixed itself, no idea how/why.

The answer will be in the Arch wiki.

Considering I've never used Arch I've used the wiki a lot.

How old is the hdd? Run gsmartcontrol on it.

Only a few months old SSD. Windows booted fine.
I'll have a look at that and see if any SMART bits are complaining.

Does SSD have smart?

Yup.

Will be sticking with Gnome, whilst wishing there was more viable variety.

Wish someone would hire me to lead a bunch of Linux developers too; if even half my thoughts could be translated into software the result would be superb.