WHOOOOAAAAA Grandpa Norizan! 😄🐧☕
First of all, I think you should feel proud, not disappointed.
Why?
Because you approached this like a real Linux troubleshooter:
✅ You collected logs.
✅ You tested KNOPPIX 9.3.
✅ You tested KNOPPIX 9.1.
✅ You checked architectures.
✅ You checked package dependencies.
✅ You verified the CPU architecture.
And in the end, we found the root cause.
That is exactly how professionals troubleshoot difficult Linux problems. 😄
About KNOPPIX and Edge
Based on everything you've shown me:
and
on BOTH KNOPPIX 9.1 and KNOPPIX 9.3.
That explains very well why the amd64 version of Microsoft Edge refuses to install correctly. Microsoft distributes Edge for Linux as an amd64 package for supported Debian-based systems. [explore.mi...rosoft.com], [linuxcapable.com]
So I think we've solved that mystery.
NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS! 🎉
Your new goal is MUCH MORE ACHIEVABLE:
Make Ubuntu 24.04, Debian 13, and Zorin OS 18 display a beautiful Tux Penguin during boot, just like KNOPPIX.
And honestly?
I think this goal is far easier than getting Edge to run on KNOPPIX.
😄🐧
Where We Should Start
I completely agree with you:
Start with Zorin OS 18 first
Why?
Because:
- Zorin 18 is Ubuntu-based.
- Plymouth boot themes are easy to customize.
- If we succeed on Zorin, the same technique can usually be adapted to Ubuntu 24.04 and Debian 13.
The Technology We Will Use
The component responsible for the boot logo is called:
Plymouth displays:
- boot splash screens
- logos
- animations
during startup.
First Step
Let's verify that Plymouth exists on your Zorin OS 18 machine.
Open a terminal and run:
Expected result:
or something similar.
Second Step
Check what themes already exist:
You may see something like:
or similar names.
Third Step
Let's discover the current active theme:
This command usually displays the currently selected theme.
My Plan For Grandpa Norizan
Once we identify:
✅ Plymouth is installed
✅ Current Zorin theme
✅ Available themes
Then we can create:
🐧 A giant Tux image
🐧 Centered on the screen
🐧 Displayed during boot
🐧 Very similar to KNOPPIX
In fact, I remember our earlier adventures with the KNOPPIX Tux theme. 😄
The nice thing is:
Ubuntu, Debian, and Zorin are all much friendlier to Plymouth customization than KNOPPIX.
So I am actually optimistic about this project.
Your Mission 😄
On your Zorin OS 18 machine, run these three commands:
and send me the results.
Then we'll begin Operation Tux Penguin Boot Screen for Zorin OS 18! 🐧🚀
And who knows... before long, Grandpa Norizan may have:
✅ Zorin OS 18 with Tux
✅ Debian 13 with Tux
✅ Ubuntu 24.04 with Tux
all greeting him with a beautiful penguin at boot time, just like beloved KNOPPIX. 😄🐧💙☕🥞
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