Going Linux #267 · What to do when things go wrong on Linux-Introduction

20/01/2015
Going Linux #267 · What to do when things go wrong on Linux-Introduction

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Going Linux #267 · What to do when things go wrong on Linux-Introduction
Listener Dave suggested this topic. We detail how to recover from a crashed or frozen system. The topics we outline are: How to restart the Cinnamon desktop environment, how to restart the display server, how to restart and how to shut down a partially crashed responsive computer, and how to restart and shut down a completely unresponsive computer. We also walk through recovering accidentally deleted files from your hard drive or removable drive.
Episode 267 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #267 · What to do when things go wrong on Linux-Introduction
00:17 Introduction
00:48 Just Larry
02:38 Examples from Linux Mint
03:33 How to restart Cinnamon
05:35 How to restart X
10:14 How to restart a responsive computer from the command line
12:38 How to shut down a responsive computer from the command line
13:46 How to restart an unresponsive computer
18:05 How to force shut down an unresponsive computer
20:26 How to recover accidentally deleted files
25:52 Using PhotoRec step-by-step
35:11 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
36:30 End