matt5ash

On 6/13/2020 at 8:23 AM, TheDuke said:

It's another of the many versions of linux. It is basedon the Ubunto version of Linux.

thanks 🙂

The computer has arrived. At this point, I think I'll use the POP!_OS for awhile. The system seems to work just fine at this point. Looks like all the usual DEB packages are available, and SKYPE looks like it'll work too.

Thanks for all the input !!

--matt

3 hours ago, RV_ said:

Mint/Cinnamon? I liked that distro. But that was several years ago since I've tried it. For Windows defectors Linux is much easier to use with Windows 10 I hear now. Roger I know you aren't into Mint but it is very much like a windows desktop if you want that with the Cinnamon UI.

Hi. Setting up a new system76 computer that comes with POP OS. Has anyone used this OS ?? Any thoughts to share ??

Thanks

--matt

Over the years, I've used MS Office, Scientific Word, LibreOffice, Open Office, Word Perfect, and a couple versions of TEX. LibreOffice is just fine, and seems to do general word processing and etc. well. So far, I've found no need to buy a 'pays' office suite when LibreOffice is available.

Good Luck --matt

thank you Lou !!

We installed two batteries so there would be enough cranking power (via specs anyhow) to start the generator. So far, the system is working 🙂

--matt

On 5/13/2020 at 6:20 PM, Lou Schneider said:

4 watts is 0.33 amps at 12 volts.  It will take 151 hours (6.3 days) to drain a single 100 amp-hour battery to the 50% charge level.  Not too bad.

thanks !! I guess that a couple of 100 AH lithium batteries will take even longer

Thanks ... and thanks for the info about the propane detector.

--matt

thank you !!

Hi ... My coach uses about 4 watts of stand by power, that is power when all appliances, lights, etc. are turned off, but the 12 volt cutoff relay is still engaged. Is this a typical stand by power usage ?? thanks --matt