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A New Chapter for MagicMirror: The Community Takes the Lead
Read the statement by Michael Teeuw here.

MM and UBUNTU. Made for each other.

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    mdhenriksen @Mykle1
    last edited by Dec 25, 2018, 10:47 PM

    @mykle1 said in MM and UBUNTU. Made for each other.:

    @mdhenriksen

    I have not found heat to be an issue at all. In fact, by removing the motherboard from the case, the temps are actually lower, even when placed behind a mirror. As long as the construction of the mirror is well ventilated, I don’t think that would ever be an issue.

    I do not remove the fan. I’ve found that in a normal environment, (people, tv, ambient noises, etc…) the fan noise isn’t even noticeable. Only when the house, or room, is completely silent is the fan audible. For me, this is not an issue when a mobo mirror outperforms any Pi mirror, hands down.

    Note: There are silent fans these days but I have never used them with a mirror. I’ve never felt the need to but that is certainly an option for anyone.

    Nice to know! Got a old laptop I’m gonna try it with then! Using MMM-pages and MMM-voice, so a more powerful CPU would be preferred.

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      Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @mdhenriksen
      last edited by Dec 25, 2018, 10:52 PM

      @mdhenriksen said in MM and UBUNTU. Made for each other.:

      Using MMM-pages and MMM-voice, so a more powerful CPU would be preferred.

      That is largely the reason I moved away from the Pi. (I still have my first Pi mirror). I’ve been using MMM-voice and Hello-Lucy for about a year now and I could not be more pleased with the results and the performance.

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        bhepler Module Developer
        last edited by Dec 27, 2018, 1:35 AM

        I did learn the hard way that a miniPC running an Intel Atom processor and integrated graphics is not suitable for Ubuntu and therefore the MagicMirror. The IGP does not have drivers in Ubuntu 14, 16, nor 18 and uses most of its power to render the desktop.

        I might put the server version on it and turn it into a gateway or something.

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          Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @bhepler
          last edited by Mykle1 Jan 28, 2019, 2:16 AM Dec 27, 2018, 1:55 AM

          @bhepler said in MM and UBUNTU. Made for each other.:

          Intel Atom processor and integrated graphics is not suitable for Ubuntu and therefore the MagicMirror.

          The only two laptops that I’ve had trouble with are both ThinkPads. I struggled with them and eventually gave up.

          However, I did have success with a little piece of $h1t with specs similar to what you mentioned.

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ8t3UoKYu0

          Total cost = $11

          Specs:

          ASUS Eee PC
          Intel Atom CPU N570 @ 1.66GHz x 4
          2GB of RAM
          Intel Pineview M Graphics
          Display 8.5" width by 5.25" height
          250GB HD
          Integrated microphone
          Built-in WiFi
          VGA port (for external monitor)

          $11 on craigslist

          64-bit Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
          MagicMirror v2.1.3

          Modules:

          MMM-Advice
          AlarmClock
          calendar
          clock
          compliments
          Cocktails
          EARTH
          EasyBack
          Events
          FMI (Find My iPhone)
          ImageSlideshow
          Lunartic
          newsfeed
          NOAA3
          PC-Stats
          voice w/ Hello-Lucy
          WunderGround

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          B 1 Reply Last reply Dec 28, 2018, 8:12 PM Reply Quote 1
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            bhepler Module Developer @Mykle1
            last edited by Dec 28, 2018, 8:12 PM

            @mykle1 - Sigh. I suppose I can try again. Did you have to do any fiddling to get the OS to use a graphics driver?

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              Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @bhepler
              last edited by Dec 29, 2018, 3:19 AM

              @bhepler said in MM and UBUNTU. Made for each other.:

              Sigh. I suppose I can try again. Did you have to do any fiddling to get the OS to use a graphics driver?

              No sir. I did a standard install of ubuntu 16.04LTS (I only use this version. I tried 18.xx and had trouble) During the setup of the installation there is a click box for “use third party drivers” or something to that effect. I always click (enable) that option. I don’t know if it’s worth mentioning but I always use a wired internet connection during installation. It’s just faster that way as it updates everything.

              Let me know how you make out. :thumbsup:

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                Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @Mykle1
                last edited by Mar 23, 2019, 9:21 PM

                Recommendation Update

                Actually, this is more of a recommendation confirmation. While you can use ubuntu 18.xx and MM together, I don’t recommend it. I just did a clean install of ubuntu 18.04. Newest stable node and npm. MM v2.6.0. Yes, it runs MM but I don’t see any benefit to using ubuntu 18.xx over 16.04 LTS. I don’t like the changes to the UI in 18.xx and I really don’t like dealing with all the vulnerabilities.

                Ubuntu 16.04 LTS has a more intuitive UI (IMHO) and there are NO vulnreablilities to deal with. NONE!

                So, for the time being, I’m staying with Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. It’s trouble free and MM loves it, too.

                I did a test install of Ubuntu 18.04 on a machine I found in someone’s trash. That’s when the vulnerabilities reminded me of why I don’t like 18.xx. Look at the specs. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

                0_1553376079773_GarbagePC.png

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                  batfastard
                  last edited by Apr 9, 2019, 4:26 AM

                  not gonna lie, i actually have a i5 mini pc laying around and have been fiddling with the pis for weeks now trying to get everything dialed in and your post got me a little pumped to be able to use this pc i got.

                  i got ubuntu installed no problem…

                  i know NOTHING about it so i couldnt even get past how to install the wireless adapter lol…

                  so im scrapping this and going back to install raspbian on the pc and will try it at that point.

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                    justjim1220 Module Developer @Mykle1
                    last edited by Apr 9, 2019, 5:02 AM

                    @Mykle1 Nice Find! :)

                    "Life's Too Short To Dance With Ugly People"
                    Jim Hallock - 1995

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                      justjim1220 Module Developer @Mykle1
                      last edited by Apr 9, 2019, 5:08 AM

                      @Mykle1

                      I had version 18.xx installed, up and going just fine on my dev machine

                      I am used to dealing with vulnerabilities, since I mainly work with Windows

                      But, I just have my mindset to run npm audit fix --force & npm i lodash@4.17.5 -g & npm i acorn@^6.0.0 -g after every install of MM2. only takes a few minutes extra and it fixes all the vulnerabilities. Except for a few that come with some of the modules. With Ubuntu 18.xx, if I remember, I think just the npm audit fix --force was all I needed to do.

                      "Life's Too Short To Dance With Ugly People"
                      Jim Hallock - 1995

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