System: Host: technoticsonic-3451 Kernel: 3.19.0-32-generic x86_64 (64 bit gcc: 4.8.2)
Desktop: Xfce 4.12.2 (Gtk 2.24.23) Distro: Linux Mint 17.3 Rosa
Machine: Mobo: Dell model: 0H4MK6 v: A00 Bios: Dell v: A00 date: 12/05/2014
CPU: Quad core Intel Pentium N3540 (-MCP-) cache: 1024 KB
flags: (lm nx sse sse2 sse3 sse4_1 sse4_2 ssse3 vmx) bmips: 17305
clock speeds: max: 2665 MHz 1: 499 MHz 2: 499 MHz 3: 499 MHz
4: 499 MHz
Graphics: Card: Intel Atom Processor Z36xxx/Z37xxx Series Graphics & Display
bus-ID: 00:02.0
Display Server: X.Org 1.17.1 drivers: intel (unloaded: fbdev,vesa)
Resolution: 1366x768@60.0hz
GLX Renderer: Mesa DRI Intel Bay Trail
GLX Version: 3.0 Mesa 10.5.9 Direct Rendering: Yes
Audio: Card Intel Atom Processor Z36xxx/Z37xxx Series High Definition Audio Controller
driver: snd_hda_intel bus-ID: 00:1b.0
Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k3.19.0-32-generic
Network: Card-1: Qualcomm Atheros QCA9565 / AR9565 Wireless Network Adapter
driver: ath9k bus-ID: 03:00.0
IF: wlan0 state: down mac: <filter>
Card-2: Atheros usb-ID: 001-006
IF: null-if-id state: N/A speed: N/A duplex: N/A mac: N/A
Drives: HDD Total Size: 500.1GB (2.8% used)
ID-1: /dev/sda model: ST500LT012 size: 500.1GB
Partition: ID-1: / size: 242G used: 9.3G (5%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/sda1
ID-2: swap-1 size: 4.17GB used: 0.00GB (0%) fs: swap dev: /dev/sda5
RAID: No RAID devices: /proc/mdstat, md_mod kernel module present
Sensors: System Temperatures: cpu: 44.0C mobo: 40.0C
Fan Speeds (in rpm): cpu: 76470 mobo: 76470
Info: Processes: 207 Uptime: 5:55 Memory: 1438.4/3835.6MB
Init: Upstart runlevel: 2 Gcc sys: 4.8.4
Client: Shell (bash 4.3.111) inxi: 2.2.28

I ran ubuntu with 3d effects dissabled and I had more problems with ubuntu than mint. I just gave up on Ubuntu and I had way more problems. linux mint accommodates my vision problems. fixing a computer paired with sight issues really makes being a tech geek hard. I hope some of you guys/girls would like help were I am strong with in "IT" "Geek life" speedy and meaty answers is how I learned what I know, practice and reteaching is why Im not exactly a newbie. I wish i had some books, some things tech are almost beyond me or how long i can attempt to solve them per day

please use code tags for code.

also, i look at your posting history - you have 3 threads open for the same piece of hardware, same installation - i think you should concatenate that into one, re-phrase your question properly (see 1st link in my signature).
in other words, get some clarity.
then, you will find, more people will chime in to help.

thank you for giving me insight on forum usage, I would love more involvement with the Linux comtunity, shuld I close my threads out and rephrase and make one issue per thread. im used to bulding desktops and really picking my hardware for compatibility. laptops leave me no choices. If I find solutions I will post the answer that I found. my model of laptop is common finacal aid students.

it's not about insight on forum usage, it's about you phrasing your question in a way that others are able to help (and along the way, it will probably help you, too, to understand your problem better).

one problem at a time, and provide some useful info.

also: one distro at a time - if you hop to the next distro without solving your problem first, nobody can help solve that problem.