[10:11] <pepi61> hi, i'm using lubuntu 18.04 lts and i'm wondering what's the latest kernel - to check if mine is update
[10:12] <pepi61> since 4.15.0-88-generic seems old
[10:12] <guiverc> 18.04 can use HWE which will give you 5.3, or GA which is 4.15
[10:13] <guiverc> sorry my 18.04 has HWE enabled (so 5.3.0-40), and I don't know how to ask irc/bot for latest 18.04 GA kernel.. if you wait someone else may know
[10:14] <pepi61> thanks guiverc,  how can i use that? HWE /GA
[10:14] <guiverc> pepi61, https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Kernel/LTSEnablementStack
[10:15] <guiverc> in quick summary; HWE causes 18.04 to use 18.10's stack, then 19.04, 19.10 and eventually settle on 20.04's kernel & graphic.. stack..
[10:16] <pepi61> Ok thanks, however the link seems to only provide instructions for HWE
[10:16] <pepi61> if i want a more stable(?) GA
[10:17] <guiverc> GA refers to the more general available kernel; the default 4.15 used for upgraded installs, or 18.04 & 18.04.1 new installs.
[10:17] <pepi61> do i need to install a specific one? or can i install something like "always use latest ga"
[10:17] <guiverc> GA is what you're already using.
[10:17] <pepi61> Ah, I see
[10:18] <pepi61> Ok thanks, I'll try the HWE then
[10:18] <guiverc> (GA is referred to in the prior link I gave I see)
[10:18] <pepi61> for some reason my camera stopped working and I'm out of ideas other than change kernels
[10:19] <guiverc> if you have the bandwidth & a spare thumb-drive, I'd probably opt to download a different ISO (different release, or a standard/unmodified release) & try it there first.
[10:20] <guiverc> ie. using the "Try Ubuntu/Start Lubuntu" or 'live' mode; sorry I don't have a camera on either box here (20.04 & 18.04)
[10:20] <pepi61> So you mean verify it's working on a fresh/live install?
[10:20] <guiverc> yep.
[10:21] <guiverc> (without the install bit, ie. just the 'live' system)
[10:21] <pepi61> i'll do that, but it was working yesterday... and a new Zoom install ruined it system-wide
[10:21] <pepi61> so i'm sure hardware is ok
[10:22] <guiverc> sorry I have no real experience with camera so can't help you with that.
[10:24] <pepi61> ok thanks, just one more question
[10:24] <pepi61> if i install the HWE
[10:24] <pepi61> and it somehow is worse
[10:24] <pepi61> can i still go back?
[10:26] <guiverc> Yes. on install your old GA kernels won't disappear so current kernels can always be selected at grub.  With your issue, have you tried using an older (already-installed) kernel?  I somehow suspect kernel may not make a difference given things you've said  (new zoom? [i don't know it] impacting a kernel???)
[10:30] <guiverc> 4.15.0-88 is the current latest for 18.04 without HWE (or using GA)
[10:31] <pepi61> ok so i'm on latest
[10:32] <pepi61> ok thanks for the help, i'll first verify with a live os like you suggested
[10:32] <pepi61> good bye
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[20:02] <rafobr> Hi. I've installed lubunt with the disk encryption option. The thing is, when I power on the pc the prompt screen for the encryption password is not like the screen on ubuntu , xubuntu or ubuntu-mate ( the distro logo and an input field to type in). In lubuntu it is just a plain black screen with the messagen to input the password (no lubuntu
[20:02] <rafobr> logo). And the annoying part is, it only give one change to try decrypting. If the first attempt fails it goes to GRUB command prompt screen (with the indicator "grub>")... Not sure if its the expected behavior or a installation problem. Any hints? Thanks in advance
[20:05] <wxl> rafobr: yep, expected. the other ubuntu flavors don't encrypt the whole disk (they don't encrypt /boot). we do. that, unfortunately, makes for a little less-friendly interface, but at the benefit of greater security.
[20:05] <rafobr> I guess something is wrong since I've noticed some posts on the internet showing what the decryption screen would look like https://i.stack.imgur.com/0yaNi.png
[20:09] <rafobr> wxl I see...
[20:10] <rafobr> thanks!
[20:15] <rafobr> Sorry to bother you again wxl ... Can we set the number of times we can try to input the password and to make that password input mask (eg.: ***** ) to appear as we type in?
[20:19] <wxl> rafobr: as far as i know, no. i would have to investigate further to be sure.
[20:21] <rafobr> thanks wxl ! I'm looking for any clue on internet foruns too... thx :)