continue on its merry way, until the software is all updated.
Watch Out!: Problems Fetching Archives
If your software update ends quickly and you get a message similar to E:
Unable to fetch some archives..., then your Raspberry Pi is not
connected to the network properly or is unable to reach the Internet. In order
for the update to work correctly, you must be able to access the Internet from
your Raspberry Pi.
- Now that your system is up to date, you will be adding an extra package to your
Raspberry Pi. In order for the ScreenLock on the LXPanel to work correctly, you
need a screen saver software package installed. In the LXTerminal window, type
sudo apt-get install xscreensaver and press the Enter key.
- You should see several messages concerning the software update and then the
question Do you want to continue [Y/n]? Type Y and then press the
Enter key. When you get the prompt back, your screen saver has been installed.
- Leave the LXTerminal window open for now and click on the LXDE Programs
Menu icon on the far left of the LXPanel to open the menu.
- Hover over Preferences in the LXDE menu to open the submenu and then click on
Screensaver. The Screensaver Preferences window appears, as shown in Figure 2.6.
FIGURE 2.6 The LXDE Screensaver Preferences window.
By the Way: Sluggish Windows
Don’t be surprised if the windows in the GUI open a little slowly. Your
