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Did you update initramfs after you changed the theme?
sudo update-alternatives --config default.plymouth
Choose the number that corresponds to the theme you want to use.
When finished, run
sudo update-initramfs -u
Sunday, 8 November 2026
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Linux Operating System KNOPPIX 9.3 _ KNOPPIX 9.3 with Microsoft Edge Browser2
Hi Copilot , coming back as to why the MICROSOFT Edge browser cannot run or work under the KNOPPIX 9.3 , it seems to me that the answer is crystal clear because the KNOPPIX 9.3 is a 32-bit Operating System . Copilot , sad to say that after trying out and playing around with the KNOPPIX 9.1 yesterday in order to get my KNOPPIX 9.1 work with the MICROSOFT Edge Browser , it seems to me that the KNOPPIX 9.1 have the same software characteristics like the KNOPPIX 9.3 ........... Copilot , when i run the command that you taught me , that is , [ getconf LONG_BIT ] and [ dpkg --print-architecture ] ............ i go the same answers , that is , [ 32 ] and [ i386 ] .............. Copilot , i feel a little bit sad and a little bit dissapointed to find out that KNOPPIX 9.3 and KNOPPIX 9.1 , both of them , is a 32-bit Operating System , and as a result of that , i cannot run my favorite web browser that is MICROSOFT Edge on both of them . Copilot , for your information , i have 2 important reasons .as to why i wanted to have MICROSOFT Edge Browser on KNOPPIX 9.1 and on KNOPPIX 9.3 .......... Firstly it is because KNOPPIX 9.1 and KNOPPIX 9.3 when booted up , both of them display a big picture/image of a TUX/PENGUIN in the middle/centre of my KNOPPIX 9.1/9.3 machine , WHICH I LOVE VERY MUCH ............ Secondly , if i can have MICROSOFT Edge Browser up and running on these 2 Linux machines , that is , on my KNOPPIX 9.1 machine and on my KNOPPIX 9.3 machine , I WILL BE VERY HAPPY ! Having said that , to have these 2 favorite features up and running on my KNOPPIX 9.1 machine and on my KNOPPIX 9.3 machine IS VERY EXHILARATING . Copilot , i guess from now , i have to forget the idea of making KNOPPIX 9.1 and KNOPPIX 9.3 work with the MICROSOFT Edge Browser. So Copilot , from today onwards , November 2026 , right at this very moment , i would like to focus on the idea ......... HOW CAN I MAKE MY UBUNTU 24.04 MACHINE , MY DEBIAN 13 MACHINE AND MY ZORIN OS 18 MACHINE , WHEN ALL THESE MACHINES BOOTED UP , THERE IS A PICTURE/IMAGE OF A TUX/PENGUIN DISPLAYED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SCREEN/MONITOR , JUST LIKE KNOPPIX 9.1 /9.3 . So Copilot , i am looking forward working with you regarding this difficult endeavour , which i believe , nobody has done it before , and i hope it will be successful . Copilot , it is my dearest hope to have a picture/image of a TUX/PENGUIN appeared some where in the middle of a screen/monitor/display when my DEBIAN 13 machine , when my ZORIN OS 18 machine and when my UBUNTU 24.04 machine booted up . For starters , i believe , i should start with my ZORIN OS 18 machine first , before i proceed with my DEBIAN 13 machine and my UBUNTU 24.04 machine . So Copilot , could you please teach me , or give me a step-by-step procedure how can i make my ZORIN OS 18 machine booted up ......... and during the booting up process .......... a beautiful large picture of a TUX/PENGUIN will be displayed in the middle/centre of a screen/monitor/Display ??? THANKS for your answer.
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:
getconf LONG_BIT
32
and
dpkg --print-architecture
i386
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
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:
which plymouth
Expected result:
/usr/bin/plymouth
or something similar.
Second Step
Check what themes already exist:
ls /usr/share/plymouth/themes/
You may see something like:
bgrt
spinner
ubuntu-logo
zorin
or similar names.
Third Step
Let's discover the current active theme:
sudo plymouth-set-default-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:
which plymouth
ls /usr/share/plymouth/themes/
sudo plymouth-set-default-theme
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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