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<p>How do you label a Launcher icon which has no icon label</p> <p>For example I added gtkpod but I have a black square where an icon should be. How do I add an icon?</p>
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2011-05-02T23:55:20.247
2011-10-25T05:03:02.203
How do you label a Launcher icon which has no icon label
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>First you can try to reinstall it at the Software Center.</p>\n\n<p>If it does not work, check <code>/usr/share/applications/gtkpod.desktop</code> it should look like this:</p>\n\n<pre><code>[Desktop Entry]\nName=gtkpod iPod Manager\nGenericName=iPod Manager\nComment=Manage m...
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2011-05-03T00:01:53.547
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<p>Have you ever installed <strong>Grub-Customizer</strong>? Yes, it's a nice tool for rearrange our boot system and gain some extra space in the discs. Very usefull though!</p> <p>But, as i recomende that you install this usefull app, at the same time i advise you to be carefull, because any distraction and your dual...
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2011-05-03T00:01:53.547
Grub-Customizer (How to fix your dual-boot in case you miss the right boot option)
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2011-05-05T12:29:31.897
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39478
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2011-05-03T00:07:42.247
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<p>Wifi connection might drop spontaneously or simply cannot connect. Users on Ubuntu 10.04 and 11.04 have reported experiencing the problem.</p> <p>Running <code>dmesg</code> would show:</p> <pre><code>[210749.637705] wlan0: deauthenticating from 00:23:89:48:3b:b0 by local choice (reason=3) [210778.632244] wlan0: de...
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2011-11-25T06:56:49.230
2012-06-20T12:42:08.203
Why can't my Wifi connect or disconnect?
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2011-05-03T00:47:13.713
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<p>I have a HP laptop with an nVidia card, and I'm using Ubuntu 11.04 (stable). I have set up TwinView using the nVidia X Server Settings application. If I boot up without my secondary monitor plugged in, the desktop is stretched and out of resolution. Unity and the main panel work and look normal, but any applications...
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2011-09-28T12:08:08.567
2012-01-04T23:27:39.367
TwinView keeps the desktop stretched when external monitor removed
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>If this is a hybrid graphics laptop, try to install bumblebee to have both the Intel and Nvidia cards working simultaneously, and use gnome-display-properties for multi-screen configurations, which is better than nvidia twinview these days:\n<a href=\"https://launchpad.net/~h...
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2011-05-03T00:54:31.147
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<p>I am interested in having all of our computers in our company syncing with Ubuntu One. Is there a corporate account program?</p>
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Does Ubuntu One offer a corporate account
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39486
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39494
2011-05-03T01:06:18.567
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<p>Are there any comprehensive desktop customization guide for 11.04 for novices like me?</p>
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Complete 11.04 desktop customization guide
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<p>I've been getting an issue since upgrading to 2.6.39 in Natty from the Kernel-PPA repository.</p> <p>When I do a <code>sudo update-initramfs -u</code> I get the following error message.</p> <pre><code>update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-2.6.39-0-generic-pae W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_...
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2021-01-22T00:59:16.333
Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8105e-1.fw for module r8169 with 2.6.39 kernel
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2011-05-03T01:14:16.277
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<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/40571/how-to-keep-programs-from-launching-maximized-11-04">How to keep programs from launching maximized? 11.04</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>In 11.04 windows sometimes start maximized or jump to maximized when they ge...
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2017-04-13T12:24:49.720
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Is there a way to turn off “auto-maximize”?
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2011-06-05T22:06:12.987
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<p>When the laptop is connected to a new monitor while suspended (Which I do daily when I arrive home) and woken up, the unlock screen works fine, but Unity has several areas that are simply black. The mouse works in those areas, and Super-W shows windows in the black areas, but nothing in them is clickable. The black ...
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2011-05-04T00:35:24.127
2011-05-04T00:35:24.127
How can Unity be made more friendly to multiple monitors on a laptop?
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39491
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2011-05-03T01:17:22.267
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<p>I use Audacious as my music player, and was using <a href="http://launchpad.net/panflute" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Panflute Applet</a> to control the playback right from the superior menu bar.</p> <p>As I recently upgraded to Natty Narwhal, and it doesn't support applets anymore, I can no longer use it.</p> <p>Ca...
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2011-05-03T01:20:04.623
2011-05-05T12:22:20.610
Alternative to Panflute Applet?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Seems like panflute is going to be <a href=\"https://launchpad.net/panflute/+announcement/7933\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">abandoned</a>. As rhythmbox and banshee are both integrated with sound menu, I think you could either choose one of the following. Or you could use <a ...
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2011-05-03T01:39:39.767
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<p>I am making a bash script that installs various packages using apt-get install. However, I notice that if there is a line that says:</p> <pre><code>sudo apt-get install package1 package2 package3 </code></pre> <p>and either of the packages is not found, none of the others will be installed. How do I make it keep g...
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2020-12-27T02:40:20.450
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How to apt-get install multiple packages without stopping (if not found)?
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39500
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2011-05-03T01:42:44.867
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<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/34182/can-i-edit-which-icons-appear-in-the-unity-dash">Can I edit which icons appear in the Unity dash?</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>I'd like to change the default application that is associated 'view photos' on the d...
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2017-04-13T12:24:49.530
2011-05-08T12:48:36.883
How do I change default dash application for pictures/photos in Unity?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Setting an arbitrary photo app for the Dash shortcut is not possible in Ubuntu 11.04 but I think it will be possible in 11.10 which will be released in October.</p>\n\n<p>In 11.04, Ubuntu uses the following list in order to fill in the View Photos shortcut. </p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Shotwell...
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2011-06-06T12:01:01.173
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2011-05-03T01:53:43.287
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<p>I've got a ch3snas media server where I store all my mp3's on and I use Rhythmbox to play the files on my computer. I can adjust the info fine, no warnings but when I log back in the next time the information will have reset itself.</p> <p>My mount setup in fstab:</p> <pre><code>//192.168.1.67/volume_1/Media/Music...
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2011-06-07T15:24:12.873
2011-06-07T15:24:12.873
Mp3 tags keep resetting
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>The DNS323 suffers from this server side DFS bug but it is possible to work around it.</p>\n\n<p>In the samba config file on the nas, add the following line under ;[ global ]</p>\n\n<pre><code>msdfs root = no\nclient lanman auth = yes\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>and use the followin...
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2011-05-03T02:30:14.920
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<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/11993/how-do-i-install-bcm4312-wireless-drivers">How do I install BCM4312 wireless drivers?</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>I recently installed Ubuntu 11.04 to dual-boot with the Windows XP in my Dell™ Inspiron E1505 la...
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2017-04-13T12:24:49.530
2011-06-06T13:58:17.340
How do you solve the problem of a laptop's inability to detect wireless networks?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Basically check on additional driver section if it is in use or not.</p>\n\n<p><img src=\"https://i.stack.imgur.com/3evtj.png\" alt=\"enter image description here\"></p>\n\n<p>Try <code>ifconfig</code> or <code>iwconfig</code> to see if you have a wireless interface or not. S...
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2011-05-03T02:38:59.003
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<p>The first time a window appears there is a "gap" near the top of the screen, a space where you can see through to the background (or whatever window is underneath). It's really hard to explain, so here's a picture instead:</p> <p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/kD2CN.png" alt="documents window showing odd space...
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2011-05-03T12:20:19.810
2011-05-03T12:20:19.810
Strange "gap" at the top of windows when first opened?
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39515
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2011-05-03T02:47:04.493
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<p>Once again the STA driver doesn't work for b43xx cards in Ubuntu 11.04. I know it's a kernel issue. I want to understand why it keeps getting broken? I can never upgrade with confidence that I'll have network connectivity when I finish. It worked fine in 10.04 and 10.10. Why can't you guys get this stable?</p>
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2011-05-05T16:05:49.397
STA driver support for b43xx wireless broken again
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2011-05-03T03:11:15.967
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<p>Ubuntu-one doesnt work on my Natty installation. It just fails to launch. Why? </p> <p>I tried via terminal <code>ubuntuone-launch</code> - aborted, <code>sudo ubuntuone-launch</code> -no output. Why is this?</p>
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2011-08-08T03:23:18.553
2012-02-20T09:39:05.057
Ubuntu One fails to launch from a terminal
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2011-05-03T03:32:32.160
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<p>Just upgraded Ubuntu to 11.4, stuck with trying to accomplish things in this crazy new Unity desktop. In the vertical bar there's a button to open a terminal. Ok, I open a terminal, cd to a directory and accomplish some useful work, maybe start a long compile or some command that takes forever.</p> <p>Now on anot...
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2011-05-28T17:49:16.110
How to make unity terminal button open a separate terminal?
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2011-05-03T03:55:38.290
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<p>How do I create a new launcher for Drag &amp; Drop <code>gksudo "gnome-open %u"</code>?</p>
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2011-05-03T04:20:52.620
2011-05-03T10:50:59.290
How do I add a launcher to unity for "gksudo "gnome-open %u""?
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<p>I am running the 8,1 Macbook Pro. It has the integrated Intel HD 300 gpu. I've noticed the graphics performance is drastically worse in Ubuntu than in OS X. I tested this using the bullet physics library (http://bulletphysics.org/wordpress/) demos. In OS X, they all run flawlessly and smooth. In Ubuntu on the same l...
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2011-05-09T10:28:50.853
Poor Performance with Intel HD 3000 GPU
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2011-05-03T04:03:56.473
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<p>In a gnome-terminal, I started Blender (any app would do, though I didn't many others) followed by an ampersand. Nothing happened! Some minutes later, discovered it had indeed opened, but was in a different workspace than where the gnome-terminal was. Is this a bug or a "feature"? Why did this happen, and is ...
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2011-05-03T14:15:14.897
2011-05-03T14:15:14.897
Why do (some )apps open in random workspaces when started from command line?
[ "11.04", "unity", "command-line", "workspaces" ]
1
2
CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You might keep track of where the programs' windows are when you exit them or end the session; some programs remember what workspace their windows were last on and ask the window manager to move them back there.</p>\n", "commentCount": "2", "comments": [ { "creationDate...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You might keep track of where the programs' windows are when you exit them or end the session; some programs remember what workspace their windows were last on and ask the window manager to move them back there.</p>\n", "commentCount": "2", "comments": [ { ...
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39531
1
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2011-05-03T04:13:45.133
2
3403
<p>Is it possible to install Win 7, Ubuntu, Debian as triple boot? If so, which one should I install first after Win 7? Will there be problem with GRUB? and Is it fine to install those two linux in logical/extended partition?</p>
15790
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2013-01-13T13:51:10.723
Triple Boot: Windows 7, Ubuntu, and Debian
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1
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-05-03T08:02:17.957", "id": "43403", "postId": "39531", "score": "0", "text": "Just install windows 1st, then any linux distribution", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "11769" } ]
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Yes it is definitely possible (I've done it before).</p>\n\n<p>Windows 7 first so it doesn't overwrite GRUB, and then Ubuntu or Debian can be installed in whatever order you please. They will both install their version of GRUB onto your master boot record, but Ubuntu's will l...
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39533
1
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2011-05-03T04:22:31.420
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<p>I did some authentication mounting where I added code like <code>timestamp_timeout on sudoer</code>.</p> <p>This setting will effect every mounting, where you must enter the user password. After entering the password correctly, an indicator is shown, with an option to "Drop all elevated privileges".</p> <p>How do ...
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2014-06-19T16:43:18.467
2014-06-19T16:43:18.467
How do I drop all elevated privileges through the terminal?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<pre><code>exec su -l dmendeleev\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>Where <em>dmendeleev</em> is the username that you what to drop to.</p>\n\n<p>This will replace the current process with a new shell and set the process uid, gid, euid, and egid to non-root.</p>\n", "commentCount": "2", ...
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39536
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39542
2011-05-03T04:39:44.587
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<p>I'd like to store <code>/var</code> on a separate partition from <code>/</code>. What is the correct way to set this up?</p>
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2019-12-16T14:26:59.290
How can I store /var on a separate partition?
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0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>First prepare a new partition (e.g. with <code>parted</code> and <code>mkfs</code>).</p>\n\n<p>Say the partition is /dev/sda5</p>\n\n<p>Mount the new partition:</p>\n\n<pre><code>mkdir /var2\nmount /dev/sda5 /var2\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>Sync your current var:</p>\n\n<pre><code>rsync -a...
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39550
1
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2011-05-03T05:34:40.550
4
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<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/18345/how-do-i-resize-the-unity-launcher">How do I resize the Unity launcher?</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>I would like to make the icons in the launcher smaller, so that more of them can be displayed in that precious...
16180
-1
2017-04-13T12:24:00.547
2012-12-23T05:45:11.747
How do I shrink the Unity launcher icons to make them smaller?
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0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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0
2012-12-23T14:43:55.293
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39552
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2011-05-03T05:43:43.923
4
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<p>How do I set GID/UID and mode bits assigned to the directory in <code>/media</code>, to which my USB drive is auto-mounted when I plug it in (i.e. to the directory, which represents the drive itself, e.g. <code>/media/MyUSBDriveLabel</code>)?</p> <p>I'm trying to make an auto-mounted drive accessible by several use...
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2014-01-29T12:08:32.047
2014-01-29T12:08:32.047
Nautilus automount - controlling GID/UID/mode bits
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0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>A very <a href=\"https://askubuntu.com/questions/17540/how-do-i-set-executable-permissions-on-a-removable-drive\">similar question</a> has a udev-based answer. Try taking that solution, but replace the MODE setting with a USER and/or GROUP setting.</p>\n", "commentCount"...
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39556
1
39559
2011-05-03T06:00:48.103
16
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<p>I know that if I use <code>chromium-browser --app=http://...</code> it will open a new Application Shortcut window without the tab bar or navigation bar. I want to know the command that will open a webpage in a regular Chromium window, or if one is already open, open it in a new tab.</p>
15617
527764
2017-01-19T16:56:32.860
2019-05-16T11:40:29.253
What is the command to open a webpage in a new chromium tab?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Try this:\n<code>chromium-browser www.google.de</code></p>\n", "commentCount": "3", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-05-03T06:16:19.277", "id": "43381", "postId": "39559", "score": "0", "text": "Wow, it was that simple? Well, thank you very ...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Try this:\n<code>chromium-browser www.google.de</code></p>\n", "commentCount": "3", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-05-03T06:16:19.277", "id": "43381", "postId": "39559", "score": "0", "text": "Wow, it was that simpl...
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39557
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39564
2011-05-03T06:04:16.383
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<p>For some reason, today, everytime I hit tab in the terminal this shows up:</p> <pre><code>cat bash: warning: setlocale: LC_CTYPE: cannot change locale (en_CA) Display all 150 possibilities? (y or n) </code></pre> <p>This particular one happens when I type <code>cat</code> then hit TAB. I never changed any setting...
6280
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2011-05-03T06:43:19.980
Weird Stuff in Terminal When I Hit Tab
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1
2
CC BY-SA 3.0
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2011-05-03T06:18:31.623
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<p>I keep on getting errors when trying to Upgrade, but really, I like my current setup so I just want the new Unity interface. How to I upgrade it?</p>
10750
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2011-05-03T07:26:12.360
How to upgrade Unity on 10.10 UNR without upgrading Ubuntu?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Unity Compiz is <a href=\"http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2010/11/unity-compiz-wont-be-backported-to-maverick/\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">not backported</a> to 10.10. But if you want to check out unity. You can use Unity-2d. Here are the installation instructions <a href=\"https://asku...
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2011-05-03T06:36:59.647
1
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<p>i have problems during boot with radeon module. black screen appears. if i add "blacklist radeon" to blacklist.conf i can boot normally. but i need vgaswitcheroo which not avaliable without radeon module. Laptop hp pavilion dv6-3125er video Radeon 5650 and intel ubuntu 11.04</p> <pre><code>May 2 23:59:11 wedens-PC...
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2011-06-07T15:25:16.757
2011-06-07T15:25:16.757
Radeon module boot problems
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I had the same problem. The System would not boot with radeon loaded. I did this:</p>\n\n<p>add <code>blacklist radeon</code> to the end of <code>/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf</code></p>\n\n<p>add these lines before '<strong>exit 0</strong>' in <code>/etc/rc.local</code></p>\n\n<pre...
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39565
1
39673
2011-05-03T06:46:08.877
3
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<p>I want to remove the following shortcuts from the preferences menu from terminal: <strong>Main Menu</strong>, <strong>Remote Desktop</strong> &amp; <strong>Appearance</strong>. Can anyone help?</p>
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2017-03-17T08:26:11.413
2017-03-17T08:26:11.413
How to remove shortcuts from the preferences menu using terminal
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0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<h3>For every user</h3>\n\n<p>If you want to edit it for everyone, then you can move desired <code>.desktop</code> files from <code>/usr/share/applications</code> directory, in your case <code>alacarte.desktop</code>, <code>vino.desktop</code> and <code>gnome-appearance-properties.deskt...
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39568
1
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2011-05-03T07:13:15.420
2
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<p>Is there anyway to subscribe to updates on the nvidia-current drivers in Ubuntu Natty and the support for the nVidia 7300 / 7400 series. I don't want to upgrade to a system that does not support my card or at least have some backward compatibility. And even though I will check out how Fedora handled it later in the ...
16198
3037
2011-05-03T10:40:15.770
2011-05-03T10:40:15.770
How can I be notified of updates on nvidia-current drivers?
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0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>I would recommend checking nvidia forum for announcement: <a href=\"http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=122606\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=122606</a>\nWhen support for 7300 series &amp; X.org 1.10 will be declared, add <str...
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39571
1
39574
2011-05-03T07:24:26.023
4
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<p>It used to be <code>ctrl+alt+backspace</code> to kill x server, but for some unknown reason, it was decided to disable that combination and use something else (I think it is <code>right alt + printscreen +k</code>).</p> <p>So, how to enable <code>ctrl+alt+backspace</code>?</p> <p>I have seen it can be done with in...
6228
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2011-11-21T23:27:19.610
2011-11-21T23:27:19.610
How to set keyboard combination to kill the X server?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p><em>Gnome:</em></p>\n\n<p>Open the keyboard preferences (Search for keyboard in Dash), go to the <em>Layout</em> tab and press Options. Open <em>Key sequece to kill the X server</em> and toggle <em>Control + Alt + Backspace</em></p>\n\n<p><img src=\"https://i.stack.imgur.com/a2ipl.pn...
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39576
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39582
2011-05-03T07:36:50.003
0
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<p>When I installed Natty from scratch, I decided to install it in my native language instead of English. It detected that I had folders like Pictures etc in my home folder, and prompted me if I wanted to use the Norwegian equivalent instead. However, it didn't rename the existing folders, it merely created new ones an...
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2011-05-03T13:23:13.910
How do I set the folders for Pictures, Desktop etc?
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1
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Ubuntu Tweak has a simple interface for accomplishing this. You can download it <a href=\"http://www.ubuntu-tweak.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">here</a>. </p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 3.0", "creationDate": "20...
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39579
1
39621
2011-05-03T07:41:24.023
4
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<p>By mistake I forgot to add <code>--no-install-recommends</code> flag to my <code>apt-get</code> install command, is there a way to purge those recommended packages after they've been installed?</p>
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2011-05-03T10:23:15.120
Remove recommended packages
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>In addition to enzotibs answer, if you wish to avoid adding <code>--no-install-recommends</code> each time, you can also disable automatic installation of recommended package by setting the <code>APT::Install-Recommends</code> setting to <code>0</code>:</p>\n\n<pre><code>umask 0022;e...
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39581
1
39611
2011-05-03T07:48:09.990
2
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<p>Rather than having to set up all the applications I use on my laptop I'd rather be able to push some button that will get the laptop to install all the stuff that's installed on my desktop.</p> <p>If it could do appearance settings and stuff too that'd be cool but it's not necessary. </p> <p>Is this at all possibl...
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2012-08-14T15:17:12.340
2012-08-14T15:17:12.340
Sync applications/settings between desktop and laptop
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You can use <a href=\"https://wiki.ubuntu.com/OneConf/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Oneconf</a> which uses Ubuntu One to sync your installed applications. Once installed (the package name is oneconf), it is used from Sowtware center's File menu.</p>\n", "commentCount": "2", "comments": [ ...
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2011-05-03T07:49:46.107
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<p>Is the Flash player Gnash present in the default install of 11.04?</p>
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2011-05-03T10:32:26.060
2011-05-03T10:32:26.060
Is Gnash installed by default in 11.04?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>No, it's not installed by default, but you can install it from the universe repository (like in the previous releases)</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 3.0", "creationDate": "2011-05-03T08:05:11.360", "id...
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39624
2011-05-03T08:05:18.007
4
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<p>I recently upgraded my ubuntu from 10.10 to 11.04. I use to issue the shortcut Windows+Tab key in my previous ubuntu version and the windows will be shown graphically through which I use to switch. But now that is gone!. Windows+Tab key does nothing. Do I have to do something to enable it back or I have to live with...
2011
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2011-05-03T10:37:24.590
Cannot Windows+Tab in Ubuntu 11.04
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>This happens because at Natty Mod4/Super is a shortcut to Unity panel. You can change that at Compiz. </p>\n\n<p>1) Install <a href=\"http://apt.ubuntu.com/p/compizconfig-settings-manager\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">Compiz Settings Manager</a> </p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo apt-get inst...
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39593
1
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2011-05-03T08:14:48.190
2
8861
<p>I upgraded from 10.10 to 11.04 and now my dual monitor support seems broken. When booting, I see the screen duplicated just fine on both my laptop as my external monitor; after logging in, however, the external monitor disables and cannot be enabled.</p> <p><strong>Hardware:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Dell Studio XPS 1...
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2011-05-16T20:02:37.843
Dual monitor broken in Ubuntu 11.04
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0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>The error message says that the maximum desktop size is 1600x1600, which is probably big enough to cover the laptop's display (in either landscape or portrait mode) but not the external monitor.</p>\n\n<p>You will probably have to create an <code>/etc/X11/xorg.conf</code> fil...
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39594
1
41517
2011-05-03T08:20:37.173
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<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/96421/identify-package-by-window">Identify package by window?</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>What is the package behind the System Settings power menu?</p>
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2017-04-13T12:24:00.547
2011-05-09T13:42:11.373
System Settings package
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>The Package for gnome-power-preferences is <code>gnome-power-manager</code>. \nThe Package for gnome-control-center is <code>gnome-control-center</code></p>\n\n<pre><code> $dpkg -S /usr/bin/gnome-control-center\n gnome-control-center: /usr/bin/gnome-control-center\n\n $dpkg -S /usr/b...
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2012-08-25T08:33:49.860
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39595
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2011-05-03T08:21:10.810
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<p>I was listening to miro podcasts on banshee and it just froze so I restarted my PC but it is still frozen. When I start it, the whole screen is frozen and everything persists on the screen. What do I do not?</p>
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2011-07-13T13:26:12.837
2012-02-24T19:07:10.207
Banshee permanently frozen
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>try finding its setting folder (it may be .banshee in your home folder or subfolders) and move it somewhere away. That is how we reinstall programs in Linux.</p>\n", "commentCount": "2", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-05-03T09:18:55.623", ...
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2011-05-03T08:50:41.950
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<p>How can i fix my dual boot if i have selected the wrong one? P.ex. Grub-Customizer allow you to choose wich boot do you want when you turn your pc... but, how can i fix if i select the wrong choice!? </p>
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2012-02-18T22:06:13.277
Grub-Customizer (How to fix your dual-boot in case you miss the right boot option)
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CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-05-03T08:57:21.757", "id": "43418", "postId": "39605", "score": "0", "text": "Boot cd with your Ubuntu (If you have Natty 11.04 you can simply use your 10.04 cd...)\ntry the experiment mode\nThen install (as you have made in your system) Grub-Customizer packages (sudo add...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>(convert comment to answer)</p>\n\n<p>Boot cd with your Ubuntu (If you have Natty 11.04 you can simply use your 10.04 cd...) try the experiment mode </p>\n\n<p>Then install (as you have made in your system) </p>\n\n<p>Grub-Customizer packages</p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo add-apt-repository...
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2011-05-03T09:17:19.523
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<p>I just installed the two nvidia drivers from the restricted drivers section when I was prompted thinking that it will improve my performance. But after I restarted the computer a prompt came up saying that I did not have the appropriated hardware to run the unity server (which is odd as it was running smoothly befor...
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2013-12-16T18:50:00.827
Unity not starting with nvidia driver install
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[ { "creationDate": "2011-05-03T09:48:00.843", "id": "43435", "postId": "39608", "score": "1", "text": "Do you get a similar screen as shown in this question? [Nvidia driver activated but currently not in use](http://askubuntu.com/questions/37084/nvidia-driver-activated-but-currently-not-in-use) i...
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<blockquote>\n<p>Try removing &quot;Experimental 3D support for NVIDIA cards&quot; as this is for the open source driver Nouveau.</p>\n<p>Don't forget to reboot</p>\n</blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://askubuntu.com/users/3037/htorque\">htorque</a> - <a href=\"https://ask...
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2011-05-03T09:20:08.973
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<p>Is there any way to disable icons from Gnome menu?</p> <p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/HHJN2.jpg" alt="example"></p>
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2012-08-23T04:03:20.433
2012-08-23T04:03:20.433
How to hide icons from Gnome menu?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>From Here <a href=\"http://www.marksanborn.net/linux/speed-up-the-gnome-menu-and-fix-the-annoying-icon-delay/\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">http://www.marksanborn.net/linux/speed-up-the-gnome-menu-and-fix-the-annoying-icon-delay/</a></p>\n<p>Note: This is for Feisty (7.04)</p...
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39612
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2011-05-03T09:33:25.340
3
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<p>If I rename my computer by editing the <code>/etc/hostname</code> file as shown <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/16442/safe-way-to-rename-my-computer-hostname">here</a>, will I get some synchronization problems with Ubuntu One, which knows my machine as a different name ?</p> <p>Can I have any other problem...
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2017-04-13T12:23:46.240
2011-05-03T12:28:22.183
If I rename my computer, will it lead to problems with Ubuntu One?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>No, the only problem will be that it will be still listed with the old name. If that inconsistency bothers you you can delete the token and re-sign in to the service.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 3.0", ...
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39613
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2011-05-03T09:36:55.967
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<p>I'm trying to enable the user list for lxdm (which is Lubuntu's default login manager). The file <code>/etc/xdg/lubuntu/lxdm/lxdm.conf</code> includes the code shown below but how to configure it? Are white and black for white/blacklisting? Why doesn't disable=0 show the userlist? </p> <pre><code>[userlist] disable...
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8973
2011-05-12T11:52:15.247
2012-09-15T02:27:08.300
How to enable user list in lxdm login manager?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I found that this is actually supported in lxdm's config file but not in its default theme. There's a <a href=\"https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/666590/\" rel=\"nofollow\">bug report</a> about it.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "conten...
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2011-05-03T09:43:32.043
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<p>Ubuntu 11.04 Banshee 2.0</p> <p>I can hear the sound of my files from any other program. However, Banshee 2.0 (the Ubuntu new player) seems to have a bug or something, and I can hear anything.</p> <p>Have anyone having this problem as well, or had this problem ? If so, how can it be solved ?</p>
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2011-05-03T11:02:13.363
Banshee 2.0 - Can't hear sound
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Found it.</p>\n\n<p>If we go to:</p>\n\n<p>System > Preferences > Sound and under the tap \"Output\" we should choose the correct option.</p>\n\n<p>Perhaps a last update as changed those settings. </p>\n\n<p>Thanks Extender. </p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "commun...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Found it.</p>\n\n<p>If we go to:</p>\n\n<p>System > Preferences > Sound and under the tap \"Output\" we should choose the correct option.</p>\n\n<p>Perhaps a last update as changed those settings. </p>\n\n<p>Thanks Extender. </p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [...
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2011-05-03T10:26:21.247
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<p>I would like to make a panel-like application, in appearance much like the gnome-panel. I would like to use GTK for this (although i've also looked into Qt), preferably using Python.</p> <p>How can i decorate the window in such a way a color/gradient/bitmap/svg is applied to it?</p>
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2012-02-28T15:06:57.173
2012-02-28T15:06:57.173
How to decorate a GTK window like eg. the gnome-panel?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>The answer was provided on <a href=\"https://stackoverflow.com/questions/5868114/how-to-decorate-a-gtk-window-like-eg-the-gnome-panel\">StackOverflow</a>.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 3.0", "creationDat...
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39626
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39635
2011-05-03T10:40:00.847
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<p>I want to launch Spotify and <a href="http://code.google.com/p/spotify-notify/" rel="nofollow">spotify-notifier</a> (for sound menu integration) at the same time using the same launcher. How would I do that?</p> <p>Using 11.04 with Unity.</p>
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2015-08-22T09:56:24.470
Launch multiple applications with one launcher
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Most simple solution is by altering <code>/usr/share/applications/spotify.desktop</code></p>\n\n<p>Inside is a line starting with 'Exec'. Change the command used to start spotify and have it start a file instead.\nCreate that file (make sure it is executable) with the startup command...
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2011-05-03T10:43:16.413
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<p>I am in the process of buying dual-Xeon (each 4 core) server grade machine for our Android build server requirement, for my team at my work place. Could you please confirm that the Ubuntu server version that is used for Android build environment supports at least 8 processors in SMP mode. I did some reading and sa...
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2011-05-13T16:23:20.327
2011-05-13T20:24:30.247
Does the server edition support at least 8 cores in SMP mode?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>I can't answer your question directly, but I have been happily using 11.04 on x64 Xeon 4-processor workstations with all the cores working fine.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 3.0", "cre...
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2011-05-03T10:47:40.757
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<p>Is there a repository containing packages for old versions of gcc, for the latest Ubuntu. I want to install gcc3 alongside gcc 4, for programs that need gcc3 specifically.</p>
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2011-06-07T15:20:56.337
2020-06-14T15:57:41.657
Old version of gcc for new Ubuntu
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Or alternatively to the Debian snapshots Elazar posted in <a href=\"https://askubuntu.com/questions/39628/old-version-of-gcc-for-new-ubuntu/39629#39629\">his answer</a>, you can use the Ubuntu package repositories for the older Ubuntu releases: <a href=\"http://packages.ubuntu.com\" ...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>You can use <a href=\"http://snapshot.debian.org\">debian snapshots</a>. Add the following lines to <code>/etc/apt/sources.list</code></p>\n\n<pre><code>deb http://snapshot.debian.org/archive/debian/20070730T000000Z/ lenny main\ndeb-src http://snapshot.debian.org/archive/...
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39631
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2011-05-03T10:55:00.580
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<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/37409/why-is-my-internet-so-slow-with-an-atheros-wireless-card">Why is my internet so slow with an Atheros wireless card?</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>Hey guys!</p> <p>I've updated my Ubuntu 10.10 and since then, wit...
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2017-04-13T12:24:00.547
2011-06-07T16:49:54.517
WiFi too slow with an Atheros AR928X
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2011-05-06T14:31:48.340
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39633
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39636
2011-05-03T11:03:21.937
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<p>I want to save the list of packages that have installed. I figured it might be the best to list all and diff it with the default set.</p> <p>Edit: Clarification: I don't want to get the list of installed packages that are installed at the moment. Rather I want to get the list of packages that I added since the defa...
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2011-05-03T17:22:27.010
2015-08-22T09:57:25.273
Where can I find a complete list of packages that I have installed after initial installation?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>either</p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo dpkg-query -Wf '${Installed-Size}\\t${Package}\\n' | sort -n\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>or </p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo sed -ne '/^Package: \\(.*\\)/{s//\\1/;h;};/^Installed-Size: \\(.*\\)/{s//\\1/;G;s/\\n/ /;p;}' /var/lib/dpkg/status | sort -n\n</code></pre>\n\n<p...
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2011-05-03T11:31:29.083
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<p>I "aliased" a shell command in this way:</p> <pre><code>alias "myapplication"="/home/manuel/myapp/bin/startapp.sh" </code></pre> <p>Now i'd like to pass to it a relative file-path where i am when i execute the aliased command, like this:</p> <pre><code>manuel@gemini:~/Desktop/myfolder$ myapplication myfile.xml </...
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2015-08-22T09:58:11.443
Start an aliased application from shell passing relative path of a document
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Aliases do not do arguments. You need a shell function for this:</p>\n\n<pre><code>function myapplication() { /home/manuel/myapp/bin/startapp.sh \"$@\" ;}\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>Now you can call myapplication() with:</p>\n\n<pre><code>myapplication myfile.xml\n</code></pre>\n", "comm...
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2011-05-03T11:44:22.850
3
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<p>How can I change both my display name, and avatar in Empathy Instant Messenger? </p> <p>I appreciate any help.</p>
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2011-05-28T20:57:35.100
2016-12-20T10:12:00.840
How can I change my display name, and avatar in Empathy?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<ul>\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Edit > Personal\n Information</strong>. <em>(if you're using Unity, the application menu is only visible if you hover the mouse cursor over the top panel.)</em></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><img src=\"https://i.stack.imgur.com/0Rsup.png\" alt=\"enter image descripti...
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2011-05-03T11:45:06.620
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<p>On my Dell Precision M4500 with embedded Bluetooth device I've used for 6 month a Logitech M555b Bluetooth Mouse on Ubuntu 10.04 with no problem.<br> After the latest update (Automatic Update) of Ubuntu, my mouse stopped pairing with my pc.</p> <p>I deleted the device from the Bluetooth Preferences device list and ...
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2011-06-07T15:22:57.617
2012-01-30T15:59:50.710
Bluetooth Mouse appear and Disappear
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I've resolved this issue by pairing my mouse with another PC... after that my mouse paired again smoothly.</p>\n", "commentCount": "1", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2012-04-20T01:06:58.087", "id": "147598", "postId": "99909", "score": "1", "t...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>The Logitech Bluetooth Mouse M555b works out of the box for me on Ubuntu 11.10 with a <a href=\"http://www.trendnet.com/products/proddetail.asp?prod=175_TBW-107UB&amp;cat=10\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trendnet Bluetooth adaptater</a>. No seting up was required. So you may want to upg...
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2011-05-03T11:59:14.580
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<p>I've installed the 11.04 64bit version and now i can't install Draftsight (32bit with force architecture option) because there is an error with the library libexpat1.. anyone know how solve?</p> <pre><code>andrea@andrea-HP-Pavilion-dv5-Notebook-PC:~$ sudo dpkg --force-architecture -i DraftSight.deb [sudo] password...
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2012-04-29T10:53:58.120
2022-10-20T09:52:56.160
How do I install Draftsight CAD?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>From: <a href=\"http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2011/03/autocad-clone-draftsight-hits-linux-beta/\">OMG Ubuntu</a></p>\n\n<p><strong>Free AutoCAD clone ‘DraftSight’ hits Linux Beta</strong></p>\n\n<p>Download a pre-packaged .deb file for Ubuntu 9.10+ at the following link: <a href...
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2011-05-03T12:08:27.333
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<p>after upgrading to 11.04 system starts to boot and then can not find hard drive. It gives me the option to skip or manual. I am a newb and don't know how to do it manually and then set it to auto mount. any help is appreciated.</p>
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2011-07-16T11:54:55.930
2011-07-16T11:54:55.930
Unable to mount hard drive after upgrading
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>If you have a invalid entry in your /etc/fstab it may be asking you to skip the mounting of the filesystem, or to try to mount it manually.</p>\n\n<p>If this is indeed the case, you may want to edit the /etc/fstab file and either comment out, delete, or correct the line for t...
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39659
2011-05-03T12:09:16.927
1
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<p>I am using openvpn to connect to the network in my company.</p> <p>From time to time, the network manager daemon gets stupid, and I have to kill it. When I do it, it connect the network, but not the openvpn, and the icon to connect to the open vpn disappears.</p> <p>Is there a way to restart this daemon nicely?</p...
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6228
2011-05-03T12:40:12.387
2011-06-08T05:30:56.997
How to restart KDE network manager?
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39658
1
39665
2011-05-03T12:49:50.180
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<p>I have a Dell Mini 9 with a 8 GB SSD. I installed Lucid some years ago, and upgraded each time, and now my hard disk is almost full. I see that new default programs get installed but old ones do not get automatically removed (e.g. Banshee and Rhythmbox). Now I can install a new distro from scratch but if there is a ...
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6005
2012-02-18T00:01:35.963
2012-04-28T19:57:20.727
How to uninstall all but the default Ubuntu packages?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>The <a href=\"https://askubuntu.com/questions/39633/where-can-i-find-a-complete-list-of-packages-that-are-installed-by-default-in-ubu/39638#39638\">solution to this question</a> will probably solve your problem too.</p>\n<h3>Ubuntu pre-12.04</h3>\n<p>From a <code>gnome-terminal</code...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>If you insist on removing those packages manually you can fire up Ubuntu Software Center or even good old but slighly more risky Synaptic, browse the 'installed' section and start removing whatever you think you do not need. That can include all the old programs but even prog...
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<p>I try to add a quicklist launcher for gedit that allowed me to open a new doc in gedit directly from unity dash</p> <p>so I tried to add this command to my OpenDoc Shortcut Group</p> <pre><code>[OpenDoc Shortcut Group] Name=Open file... Exec=gedit $(zenity --file-selection) TargetEnvironment=unity </code></pre> <...
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2011-05-03T13:24:12.940
2011-05-05T12:25:29.887
Add unity quicklist launcher with a zenity command
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Ok, so finaly I find a great solution for this case.</p>\n\n<p>As I said before in a comments, the better solution is to use a script called with the Ayatana shortcut. This is an exemple of Quicklist launcher for gedit. With it you can open a file in gedit or open a file as root in g...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Based on your solution in the comments, you could write a more generic script:</p>\n\n<pre><code>#!/bin/bash\n$1 $($2)\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>It would call the first argument with the output of the other, so you could Exec=<code>path/to/my/script gedit \"zenity --file-selection...
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39666
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2011-05-03T13:20:10.293
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<p>I have upgraded my Ubuntu 10.10 to 11.04 twice,But after Installing it's giving a message "You system doesn't support 2D unity Login under Ubuntu Classic Desktop" After logging in Ubuntu Classic desktop for booting OS it's taking about 5 mins to boot-up, and even after booting it's not working properly it's just whe...
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2013-06-24T05:17:04.500
2013-06-24T05:17:04.500
Ubuntu 11.04 Is not Supporting My HP Pavilion Computer
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CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-05-03T14:26:10.673", "id": "43504", "postId": "39666", "score": "0", "text": "Are you sure it is \"unity 2D\"? Unity 2D is not installed by default, and you should not be getting that message.\n\nTry \"Ubuntu Classic (No Effect)\", and tell us if it works.", "userDisp...
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>You need to install your video card driver, after that Ubuntu shall show Unit interface.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 3.0", "creationDate": "2011-05-04T02:19:36.170", "id": "39881"...
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39667
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2011-05-03T13:26:47.667
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<p>I've seen on Bugzilla bug request for enhancements, is there anything similar for Launchpad?</p>
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2011-05-03T13:50:33.437
2015-03-09T12:15:31.967
How do I file feature request bugs on Launchpad?
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[ { "creationDate": "2011-09-14T20:27:36.440", "id": "70376", "postId": "39667", "score": "0", "text": "Perhaps you can clarify what kind of feature request you have in mind.", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "1116" }, { "creationDate": "2011-09-15T09:47:45.083", "id": "7047...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You can file a bug for small issues but a member of the QA team will have to set the importance to 'wishlist'. </p>\n\n<p>For bigger features, if you have the expertise and time to write a blueprint then you should enter it on <a href=\"https://blueprints.launchpad.net/\" rel=\"nofol...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>You can use <a href=\"https://launchpad.net/launchpad\" rel=\"nofollow\">launchpad</a> for that.</p>\n\n<p>Here are a few samples of feature request: <a href=\"https://answers.launchpad.net/launchpad/+questions?field.sort=by%20relevancy&amp;field.language-empty-marker=1&amp;f...
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39670
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39677
2011-05-03T13:31:17.300
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<p>I tried to find this in Chromium's website but the don't mention it. I know that that Chromium 32bit comes with the Flash plugin included, but does the 64bit version include it too?</p>
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2011-05-03T13:46:56.313
Does 64bit Chromium include the Flash plugin
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>No. Chromium doesn't include Flash, at least the upstream version doesn't. Chrome, the closed source version, does include flash, and this is the source for the confusion. You can check the main differences between Chrome and Chromium in this <a href=\"http://code.google.com/p/chromi...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>No. Chromium doesn't include Flash, at least the upstream version doesn't. Chrome, the closed source version, does include flash, and this is the source for the confusion. You can check the main differences between Chrome and Chromium in this <a href=\"http://code.google.com/...
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39674
1
39687
2011-05-03T13:34:10.283
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<p>I'm trying to troubleshoot a frustrating inbox quota issue. <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/38238/thunderbird-says-my-inbox-is-80-full-isp-says-no-limit-what-gives/38320#38320">Thunderbird says my inbox is 80% full.</a> My ISP says it isn't. We made some tweaks and I should have 2G available (it had been "u...
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2017-04-13T12:23:46.240
2019-05-08T19:26:01.287
Can I "speak IMAP" and review my actual mail quota?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Perhaps the Python <code>imaplib</code> library could help. Launch a python console from the terminal with <code>python</code>. Then, create an IMAP connection with the following commands:</p>\n\n<pre><code>&gt;&gt;&gt; import imaplib\n&gt;&gt;&gt; conn = imaplib.IMAP4('hostname')\n...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Perhaps the Python <code>imaplib</code> library could help. Launch a python console from the terminal with <code>python</code>. Then, create an IMAP connection with the following commands:</p>\n\n<pre><code>&gt;&gt;&gt; import imaplib\n&gt;&gt;&gt; conn = imaplib.IMAP4('host...
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39675
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39689
2011-05-03T13:43:58.627
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<p>After moving to Unity, I found that I lacked access to my sticky notes I had created in Gnome using the Sticky Notes Applet.</p> <p>Tomboy is the default option for sticky notes in Unity, and so moving the content into Tomboy was required. The best way I found to do this is to:</p> <pre><code>cat ~/.gnome2/stickyn...
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2011-05-03T13:54:35.413
2011-05-03T14:18:56.897
How can I import my Gnome Sticky Note Applet notes into Tomboy?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p><img src=\"https://i.stack.imgur.com/5wqNt.png\" alt=\"enter image description here\">This should be done automatically. If you take a look at Preferences->Add-Ins there is the Sticky Notes Importer under Tools. This should be active.</p>\n", "commentCount": "2", "comments": [ ...
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39676
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2011-05-03T13:46:25.723
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<p>When I eventually upgrade to 11.04 I will need to install Python 2.6 for development purposes. The 11.04 default is 2.7. Can I just install the python2.6 package alongside the default python package? I don't want anything else to depend on it, I need it for only one purpose. I will be using Distribute and virtualenv...
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2014-01-19T17:46:08.007
2016-06-15T19:06:14.940
How do I safely install an older/newer version of Python?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Run synaptic(through the application lens in unity or System -> Administration if you are using classic desktop )</p>\n\n<p>search for python 2.6 in the filter at the top and mark it for installation by right clicking it, and selecting \"Mark for Installation\".</p>\n\n<p>It should r...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Yes, you can without any problems. </p>\n\n<p>You can even do system wide installs using <code>easy_install</code>. Just instead of invoking it directly, invoke it via <code>python2.6 easy_install</code>.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwne...
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2017-10-11T20:54:43.727
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39678
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2011-05-03T13:50:37.837
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<p>On my main Natty installation running Gnome3, the Firefox icon keeps turning to a generic icon. Yesterday, I fixed it by changing my icon theme from adwaita to unity-icon-theme, logging off, and logging back on. However, I had to reboot this morning, and the Firefox icon was back to generic, again. How can I fix the...
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2011-08-19T21:48:35.570
2011-08-19T21:48:35.570
Firefox icon keeps going generic
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Ok, I worked around the problem by installing the Faenza icon theme and switching to it. I rebooted and the fix held. I have a real Firefox icon, now.</p>\n\n<p>I still think one of the standard themes should have worked, though.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "co...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Ok, I worked around the problem by installing the Faenza icon theme and switching to it. I rebooted and the fix held. I have a real Firefox icon, now.</p>\n\n<p>I still think one of the standard themes should have worked, though.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments...
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39680
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39697
2011-05-03T13:55:17.143
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<p>I get this error when I run <code>grub-install</code>:</p> <pre><code>cp: cannot stat `/usr/local/lib/grub/i386-pc/*.mod': No such file or directory </code></pre> <p>I thought I'd run grub-mkconfig for a fresh configuration file that grub-install could then use, but it still didn't help. Then I did some stupid thi...
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2011-05-03T14:45:29.033
getting error on grub installation
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Reinstall grub2: </p>\n\n<blockquote>\n <p>sudo apt-get purge grub grub-pc\n grub-common</p>\n \n <p>sudo apt-get install grub-common\n grub-pc</p>\n \n <p>sudo update-grub</p>\n</blockquote>\n", "commentCount": "2", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-05-03T1...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Reinstall grub2: </p>\n\n<blockquote>\n <p>sudo apt-get purge grub grub-pc\n grub-common</p>\n \n <p>sudo apt-get install grub-common\n grub-pc</p>\n \n <p>sudo update-grub</p>\n</blockquote>\n", "commentCount": "2", "comments": [ { "creationDate...
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2011-05-03T14:05:39.393
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<p>The <code>/etc/hosts</code> file defaults your hostname to <code>127.0.1.1</code> rather than <code>127.0.0.1</code></p> <pre><code>127.0.0.1 localhost 127.0.1.1 my_machine </code></pre> <p>I've already found out <a href="http://www.leonardoborda.com/blog/127-0-1-1-ubuntu-debian/"><strong>why</strong></a>. B...
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2011-05-03T14:19:37.957
2020-02-11T11:41:40.263
changing 127.0.1.1 back to 127.0.0.1 -- will it break anything in Unity?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Your local machine <strong>IS</strong> <code>127.0.0.1</code>. It's the standard IP for the <code>localhost</code>.</p>\n\n<p>Instead, the <strong>hostname</strong> of your machine resolves to <code>127.0.1.1</code>.</p>\n\n<p>It should be no problem to change it to anything ...
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39688
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2011-05-03T14:14:21.357
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<p>I am in the process of <em>trying</em> to get my mono website to run on Apache. I've gone through various tutorials on the installation and testing, and while I can get mono to run through xsp from the development server, Apache simply won't work.</p> <p>I receive, <code>mod_mono and xsp have different versions. E...
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2011-05-03T14:14:21.357
mod_mono and xsp have different versions. Expected '9', got 8`
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[ { "creationDate": "2012-02-18T21:59:52.673", "id": "122196", "postId": "39688", "score": "0", "text": "This question appears to be abandoned and unanswered. This will be closed. If this question is still valid, please add more detail and flag for it to be reopened.", "userDisplayName": nul...
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2012-02-18T21:59:59.977
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39690
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2011-05-03T14:21:10.013
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<p>I'm packaging software at work and the scope has increased to have Lucid-based as well as Karmic-based versions. Right now I just build inside a Karmic VM using <code>git-buildpackage</code> calling <code>debuild</code>, but I've looked into pbuilder so I can do it more easily with chroots, since having one VM for K...
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2017-03-17T07:49:24.530
2017-03-17T07:49:24.530
Getting set up with git-buildpackage, pbuilder, etc, for software packaging
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I wasn't able to configure changeroots that worked for this, so I've been using a lucid vm alongside my karmic vm, building on either as needed.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 3.0", "creationDate": "2011-...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>You might want to look as the <code>pbuilder-dist</code> script in the <a href=\"http://packages.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-dev-tools\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\"><code>ubuntu-dev-tools</code></a> <a href=\"http://apt.ubuntu.com/p/ubuntu-dev-tools\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\"><img s...
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39691
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2011-05-03T14:21:52.760
4
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<p>For going back from gnome3 to stock 11.04 are these commands enough ? I am facing problems after running these commands . </p> <pre><code>sudo apt-get install ppa-purge sudo ppa-purge ppa:gnome3-team/gnome3 sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get upgrade sudo apt-get dist-upgrade </code></pre>
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2017-02-28T15:21:19.473
Restoring Unity after installing Gnome3
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Make sure <a href=\"https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubuntu-desktop\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">ubuntu-desktop</a> <a href=\"http://apt.ubuntu.com/p/ubuntu-desktop\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\"><img src=\"https://hostmar.co/software-small\" alt=\"Install ubuntu-desktop\"></a>\n...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Make sure <a href=\"https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubuntu-desktop\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">ubuntu-desktop</a> <a href=\"http://apt.ubuntu.com/p/ubuntu-desktop\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\"><img src=\"https://hostmar.co/software-small\" alt=\"Install ubuntu-desktop\...
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2011-05-03T14:29:12.847
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<p>I am planning to buy this laptop <a href="http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B004B956KU" rel="nofollow">(Compaq-Presario-CQ56-103SG)</a>, which has SuSe Linux SLED11 preinstalled. I want to install Ubuntu 11.04 instead but I'd like to know if the touchpad, the wireless card and everything else works fine.</p> ...
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2011-08-05T15:09:49.177
Are there any issues using Ubuntu on an HP Compaq Presario CQ56-103SG?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I bought it and no, there aren't any.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 3.0", "creationDate": "2011-05-07T17:15:36.003", "id": "41036", "lastActivityDate": "2011-05-07T17:15:36.003", "lastEditDate": nu...
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39696
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39698
2011-05-03T14:33:57.557
1
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<p>If I turn on Window Previews in Compiz, the top panel disappears in Unity. If I turn the feature off, the panel doesn't come back normally only after restarting the session. I guess it should be filed as a bug, but the ubuntu-bug unity told me to ask it here first and I didn't want to bypass this step :) So what sho...
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16264
2011-05-03T14:52:57.157
2011-05-03T14:52:57.157
Unity doesn't handle Compiz Window Previews. Should I file a bug report?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>File a bug ;). I've encountered problems too but I wasn't sure if it was only me :).\nWhen you file the bug edit your question and add a link to it btw.</p>\n", "commentCount": "2", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-05-03T15:34:14.860", "id": "43525", "p...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>File a bug ;). I've encountered problems too but I wasn't sure if it was only me :).\nWhen you file the bug edit your question and add a link to it btw.</p>\n", "commentCount": "2", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-05-03T15:34:14.860", "id":...
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2011-05-03T15:03:50.223
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<p>I recently upgraded my laptop to natty, everything went fine and I have been using it for a few days now. However today the pointer seems to have developed a mind of its own. When I try to move it it jumps about the screen and selects things, and even when I'm not touching it it moves slowly to the left sometimes.</...
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2012-03-06T07:26:03.857
2012-05-06T14:14:53.730
My mouse has gone completely crazy
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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2011-05-03T15:18:32.097
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<p>I moved to Ubuntu 11 x64 abt 2 weeks ago from Windows 7 x64. I noticed that some videos on FireFox flashes white/black boxes here &amp; there</p> <p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/pxfqd.png" alt="enter image description here"></p> <p>Boxes appear flashing about even before the video started</p> <p><img src="...
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2011-05-10T14:39:58.933
FireFox video flashing white boxes
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>This is resolved through the comments, not quite but its a bug</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n <p>This is a known bug. See\n <a href=\"http://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/flashplugin-nonfree/+bug/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/flashplugin-nonfree/+bug/</a>…...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>This is resolved through the comments, not quite but its a bug</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n <p>This is a known bug. See\n <a href=\"http://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/flashplugin-nonfree/+bug/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/flashplugin-nonfree/+b...
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2011-05-03T15:28:18.950
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<p>Okay, I just updated Ubuntu to 11.04 and my wired internet connection is down. The old setup used a static IP, but I'm not even interested in maintaining that. I just want wired internet access. Here's the extent of my troubles as cataloged thus far:</p> <ul> <li>No Wired Internet (wireless works fine)</li> <li>...
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2012-05-13T14:26:39.337
Just updated Ubuntu to 11.04 and my wired internet is down! Help?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Problem solved. I edited /etc/network/interfaces which looked like this:</p>\n\n<pre><code>auto lo\niface lo inet loopback\n\n auto eth0\n iface eth0 inet dhcp\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>to look like this:</p>\n\n<pre><code>auto lo\niface lo inet loopback\n\n auto eth0\n iface eth0 inet s...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Go to your terminal and use</p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo pppoeconf\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>to configure your wired internet connection.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 3.0", "creationDate": "2011-...
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2011-05-03T15:37:02.127
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<p>the question says it all. I would love to install the youtube lens but I see no trace of it online.</p> <p>The only clue I had was that it was a contributor of OMG Ubuntu in an article from OMG Ubuntu. It had no link.</p>
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2011-05-03T15:41:43.113
2011-05-03T15:45:26.773
How can I install youtube's lens for unity?
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[ { "creationDate": "2011-05-03T15:49:20.557", "id": "43533", "postId": "39714", "score": "0", "text": "The OMG Ubuntu article: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2011/04/five-neat-unity-lenses-in-development/", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "9411" } ]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I don't think you can. The post says \"The following YouTube Lens for Unity, currently knee-high in development by a certain regular OMG! Ubuntu! contributor\". Even if you get the source from their ppa and build it yourself, it might be buggy since it's still in development.</p>\n\n...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I don't think you can. The post says \"The following YouTube Lens for Unity, currently knee-high in development by a certain regular OMG! Ubuntu! contributor\". Even if you get the source from their ppa and build it yourself, it might be buggy since it's still in development....
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39723
1
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2011-05-03T15:54:09.663
1
1118
<p>I used ubuntu 10.10 so far and I connected my Lenovo Thinkpad 420 via VGA with my display Lenovo ThinkVision L2440p without any problems. Since I upgraded (it was not a fresh install) to ubuntu 11.04, my external display is flickering.</p> <p>Any idea how I could solve the problem?</p> <p>Thanks in adavance!</p>
16277
235
2011-05-03T17:24:48.850
2012-04-08T02:38:54.803
External display flickers after upgrade on a Lenovo ThinkVision L2440p
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>many people has this problem with the lenovo I guess you have Nvidia card\ntry to install the new nvidia driver and see how it goes you can download it from nvidia website. instructions to install can be found here try both but I guess the second is the best:</p>\n\n<p><a hr...
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39731
1
null
2011-05-03T16:01:54.720
39
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<p>I am accessing an Ubuntu 10.04.2 LTS server via SSH from OSX. Recently the colors stopped working. I think it happened while I was installing/troubleshooting RVM, but I am not positive.</p> <p>In .bashrc I uncommeneted <code>force_color_prompt=yes</code>, and when I run <code>env | grep TERM</code> I get <code>TERM...
16288
16288
2011-05-03T17:19:26.563
2022-10-18T20:05:17.457
Terminal Colors Not Working
[ "command-line" ]
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CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-05-03T16:14:00.530", "id": "43544", "postId": "39731", "score": "0", "text": "Hi! Add the output of the `cat ~/.bashrc` to your question please!", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "6341" } ]
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>There is a sample, default <code>.bashrc</code> file located in <code>/etc/skel</code>. You could make a backup of your current <code>.bashrc</code> with:</p>\n<pre><code>mv ~/.bashrc ~/.bashrc.bak\n</code></pre>\n<p>Then copy that sample back to your home directory:</p>\n<pr...
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Matt Fordham
39734
1
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2011-05-03T16:22:12.747
4
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<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/14257/a-simple-timer-app-similar-to-timer-applet">A simple timer app, similar to timer-applet</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>On 10.10 I've used timer-applet and was pretty happy with it. After upgrading to 11.04 I can't...
16281
-1
2017-04-13T12:25:04.307
2011-05-03T17:12:15.947
Is there a timer indicator?
[ "11.04", "software-recommendation", "indicator" ]
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1
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-05-14T14:03:40.810", "id": "46791", "postId": "39734", "score": "0", "text": "This question looks like a duplicate of http://askubuntu.com/q/14257/8116 -- a few answers have been provided there", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "8116" } ]
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>I have not tried this, but you should be able to install Docky and then the timer-applet on it.<br>\nCheck <a href=\"http://www.webupd8.org/2011/02/install-docky-stacks-from-ubuntu-ppa.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Install Docky Stacks From An Ubuntu PPA</a><br>\nand, <a href=\"htt...
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2011-05-14T15:09:30.637
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39735
1
47108
2011-05-03T16:28:32.067
4
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<p>I use Unity and Compiz on natty. I have Scale and Scale Addons enabled.</p> <p>I set <strong>CompizConfig Settings Manager > Scale > Bindings > Initiate Window Picker for window group</strong> to set my keyboard shortcut for "Initiate Window Picker for window group" to Super+grave (using grab key combo). If I open ...
9411
169736
2014-01-27T11:53:00.230
2014-02-07T05:24:05.900
How do I use "Initiate Window Picker for window group" in Compiz?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>This is a <a href=\"https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/compiz/+bug/774059\" rel=\"nofollow\">reported bug</a>.</p>\n\n<p>If you experience this bug, please select \"This bug affects 7 people\" and pick \"Yes this bug afects me\".</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "c...
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39738
1
39784
2011-05-03T16:35:22.997
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<p>I've seen this behavior in MacOS's Activity Monitor as well.</p> <p>An example: Playing Minecraft with OpenJDK. I frequently see over 100 CPU when the game's abusing the system. My girlfriend's MacOS has reported over 100 percent as well on her own programs (not just minecraft).</p>
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158442
2017-04-04T04:57:22.010
2017-04-04T04:57:22.010
What does it mean when the system monitor reports a program as using over 100 percent CPU?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-05-03T16:43:12.797", "id": "43550", "postId": "39738", "score": "0", "text": "I am not certain about this, but maybe the program is running with multiple threads (parallel) and the reporting does not know this -- causing accounting errors...?", "userDisplayName": null...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>100% CPU usage represents full usage of one CPU core.</p>\n\n<p>Anything above 100% represents a multithreaded process utilizing more than one core.</p>\n", "commentCount": "3", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-05-03T18:53:46.570", "id": "43589", "postI...
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user6658
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39740
1
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2011-05-03T16:40:42.057
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<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/22207/quickly-place-a-window-to-another-screen-using-only-the-keyboard">Quickly place a window to another screen using only the keyboard</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>Sort of like CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+Arrow but only to my ot...
76060
-1
2017-04-13T12:24:13.310
2011-05-15T03:23:10.300
Is there a Unity / Compiz shortcut key to move a window to your other monitor (not workspace)?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-05-15T03:23:10.300", "id": "1460838", "postId": "39740", "score": "0", "text": "Your answer is here: https://askubuntu.com/questions/22207/quickly-place-a-window-to-another-screen-using-only-the-keyboard", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "17675" } ]
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>depending on your monitor setup you can try the (awesome) shortcuts ctrl+alt+numX, where numX is a number on the numpad.</p>\n\n<p>great for quickly resizing a window and/or moving it on the screen.</p>\n\n<p>e.g. ctrl+alt+num4 puts the window on the left side of the screen, ...
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null
2011-05-16T00:01:06.453
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39743
1
null
2011-05-03T17:07:44.293
1
5803
<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/36448/is-there-a-way-to-blacklist-an-individual-application-from-using-overlay-scrollba">Is there a way to blacklist an individual application from using overlay-scrollbars?</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>In their frant...
10261
-1
2017-04-13T12:25:04.307
2011-08-09T19:40:18.100
Scrollbars missing in Eclipse
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1
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-05-03T17:13:23.357", "id": "43557", "postId": "39743", "score": "0", "text": "sorry Jorge, missed that duplicate.", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "15023" } ]
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2011-05-03T22:57:15.110
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39753
1
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2011-05-03T17:26:48.237
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<p>I had a 20GB / partition at work that dual-booted with Windows and it quickly ran out of space. I usually do 20GB / and 160GB (or whatever the rest of the hard drive is) as /home, so I intended on recovering the space Windows was taking up and turning that into /home.</p> <p>That went fine and I was able to mount t...
16294
18887
2012-02-29T16:59:50.823
2012-02-29T17:48:05.880
Recovering from a move of /home when it's encrypted (ecryptfs)
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1
1
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2012-02-24T02:01:53.990", "id": "124931", "postId": "39753", "score": "1", "text": "did the answer solve you issue? please accept the answer or dismiss the question", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "46312" } ]
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<pre><code>sudo ln -s /home/.ecryptfs/$USER/.Private /home/$USER/.Private\nsudo ln -s /home/.ecryptfs/$USER/.ecryptfs /home/$USER/.ecryptfs\nsudo chown $USER:$USER /home/$USER\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>Then log out and log back in. Note that these commands probably need to run as ro...
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39757
1
39758
2011-05-03T17:37:26.717
2
2600
<p>With the change from Rhythymbox to Banshee there are no default radio stations in 11.04. What are the default stations from 10.10 and how do I add them?</p>
2022
169736
2014-01-30T14:19:41.607
2014-01-30T14:19:41.607
How do I add the default radio stations from Rhythmbox into Banshee?
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1
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>The default stations are:</p>\n\n<p>80s</p>\n\n<pre><code>http://network.absoluteradio.co.uk/core/audio/ogg/live.pls?service=a8bb\n\nhttp://network.absoluteradio.co.uk/core/audio/ogg/live.pls?service=a8\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>Classic Rock</p>\n\n<pre><code>http://network.absoluteradio....
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39760
1
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2011-05-03T17:43:39.917
105
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<p>I have 2 HDDs in my PC. Ubuntu is turning off the secondary HDD very quickly after about 15 minutes, which is short for me. I need to control this time. How can I do it?</p> <p>I tried GNOME power management but did not find it useful.</p>
16295
169736
2014-07-11T19:04:43.420
2023-07-13T20:50:01.437
How can I control HDD spin down time?
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1
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2021-05-19T13:48:30.407", "id": "2287185", "postId": "39760", "score": "1", "text": "FWIW, on newer Ubuntu versions, udisks2 controls the spin-down-time,cf. e.g. https://askubuntu.com/a/1339340/1627", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "1627" } ]
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Have a look at <code>hdparm</code>.</p>\n<p>From <a href=\"http://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/quantal/en/man8/hdparm.8.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\">the manual</a> (<code>man hdparm</code> on the command line):</p>\n<pre><code>-S Put the drive into idle (low-power) mode, an...
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39763
1
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2011-05-03T17:51:27.240
1
122
<p>I click on the upper left corner icon, select "find files", choose any folder and it attempts to open the folder with Vinagre instead of Nautilus. I have asked this question on other forums, with no responses.</p>
16298
null
null
2011-06-07T23:58:50.730
Opening files through the Unity shortcuts page tries to open with Vinagre instead of Nautilus
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1
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Please look at this files and folders:</p>\n\n<pre><code>/usr/share/applications/defaults.list \n/usr/share/applications/mimeinfo.cache\n~/.local/share/applications/ \n~/.gnome/share/apps/ \n</code></pre>\n\n<p>Search for \"vinagre\" and for \"Nautilus\" inside theses files ...
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39769
1
39787
2011-05-03T18:03:31.983
9
5250
<p>When I try and open a file I downloaded in Chromium, it opens in a text editor. (Geany) I click on the arrow in the download bar and select "Show in folder". </p> <p>I'm using Chromium daily stable and ubuntu 11.04 (although this was a problem previously under ubuntu 10.10) with Gnome.</p> <p>I'm not sure where th...
15418
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null
2022-09-11T16:11:12.473
Chromium "Show in Folder" opens in text editor
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0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>That's pretty weird and annoying. I hope I can help you a bit into the correct direction :-)</p>\n<p>Does it happen with any file type? txt? torrent? mp3?</p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>In <code>~/.local/share/applications/mimeapps.list</code> there is a list of files to be opened by an applicat...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>That's pretty weird and annoying. I hope I can help you a bit into the correct direction :-)</p>\n<p>Does it happen with any file type? txt? torrent? mp3?</p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>In <code>~/.local/share/applications/mimeapps.list</code> there is a list of files to be opened by an ...
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39770
1
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2011-05-03T18:07:47.720
2
219
<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/33852/can-unity-display-a-launcher-icon-for-spread-mode">Can Unity display a Launcher icon for Spread Mode?</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>The Unity Launcher has an item to invoke Compiz's Expo (Workspace Switcher). How...
9411
-1
2017-04-13T12:25:03.983
2011-05-03T19:07:14.400
How can I invoke Scale as a Unity Launcher item?
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0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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null
0
2011-06-05T19:15:08.400
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39771
1
43170
2011-05-03T18:11:01.850
3
6260
<p>When I receive custom emoticons from my msn contacts in Pidgin, they just show up as a red placeholder (like the image cannot be shown). This doesn't happen when I use it on windows at work. I'm using Pidgin 2.7.11.</p>
16301
null
null
2012-09-09T14:57:14.370
Custom emoticons not showing in Pidgin
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>It looks like there's an open bug (with its implementation in progress) about this issue.\nI thought it was a problem of missing dependencies, but it's not a Ubuntu-side problem. Please refer to: <a href=\"http://developer.pidgin.im/ticket/12977\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://developer.pi...
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39774
1
40289
2011-05-03T18:20:07.533
2
4699
<p>I upgraded my 10.04 system to 10.10 on my way to 11.04. I didn't try VMPlayer on 10.10, but it worked on 10.04.</p> <p>I tried to start a VM in 11.04, and it prompted me to install the VMWare bits into the kernel. It would fail, and provide a log file. The log file looked normal until the end, at which point it sai...
16180
235
2011-07-17T15:12:52.880
2011-07-17T15:12:52.880
How to run VMWare player on kernel 2.6.38-8? [Failed to compile module vmmon]
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>To answer my own question, the solution I used was to uninstall the old version, and install 3.1.4 from the VMWare site.</p>\n\n<ol>\n<li><code>sudo vmware-installer -u vmware-player</code></li>\n<li><code>sudo rm -rf /usr/lib/vmware</code></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://downloads.vmware...
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39780
1
39796
2011-05-03T18:36:12.150
2
602
<p>I'm a Ubuntu 10.10 users, and would like to keep my OS up-to-date. However, for various reasons I don't want to upgrade to the newest Ubuntu release.</p> <p>I'm thinking of manually upgrading select system components like the kernel, upstart, dpkg, gcc etc from 11.04, because I want their enhanced features. Will th...
16302
24694
2012-03-13T17:46:57.767
2012-03-13T17:46:57.767
Is it a good idea to selectively upgrade software from newer releases?
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4
CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Mixing packages from different releases is usually not possible (only in some special cases).</p>\n\n<p>Usually there are a lot of bug fixes during the first few weeks after release so if stability is important for you just wait a few weeks before upgrading. As shintoist already wrot...
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39781
1
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2011-05-03T18:36:15.047
1
2143
<p>Looks like 11.04 missing javaws.jar. Not sure if it is intentional.</p> <pre><code>/usr/share/java$ java -version java version "1.6.0_22" OpenJDK Runtime Environment (IcedTea6 1.10.1) (6b22-1.10.1-0ubuntu1) OpenJDK Server VM (build 20.0-b11, mixed mode) </code></pre>
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235
2011-06-22T20:18:03.860
2011-11-24T20:46:15.210
Unable to locate /usr/lib/jvm/java-6-sun/jre/lib/javaws.jar in /usr/share/java
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>You can try and install Sun (now Oracle) Java version. You can find in that repository ppa:ferramroberto/java. You can add these repositry using that command:</p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo apt-add-repository ppa:ferramroberto/java\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>And install:</p>\n\n<pre><code>...
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39782
1
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2011-05-03T18:37:03.150
2
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<p>I am coding an gui to create a vpn.</p> <p>I am using now "AppIndicator" after using "GtkStatusIcon" but the icon works with the normal user but it's not displayed with <code>sudo</code> or <code>gksudo</code>.</p> <p>How to fix it?</p>
16304
25863
2011-11-27T02:15:10.357
2011-11-27T02:15:10.357
AppIndicator in root
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1
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>The AppIndicator instance should be initiated from an unprivileged user, such as the current logged into desktop. This is is required so D-Bus communication used between the appindicator and the panel to work.</p>\n\n<p>You should probably run your program as a normal user, a...
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39785
1
40345
2011-05-03T18:42:51.560
11
23530
<p>I am getting a message</p> <pre><code>Could not update ICEauthority file /home/me/.ICEauthority </code></pre> <p>When trying to log into Ubuntu graphically. I can log in using <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>F1</kbd></p> <p>This is not a duplicate of:</p> <p><a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/10543/wha...
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527764
2017-09-07T18:10:07.917
2017-09-07T18:10:07.917
Could not update ICEauthority file /home/me/.ICEauthority
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2014-04-23T01:37:04.200
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39788
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2011-05-03T18:58:55.697
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<p>Can anybody tell how I can configure my tor to use only US proxies?</p>
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2015-08-22T10:02:55.770
configure tor to use only US proxies
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Vidalia, open <kbd>Settings</kbd>→<kbd>Advanced</kbd>\nand add this to your <code>torrc</code> file:</p>\n\n<pre><code>ExcludeNodes {be},{pl},{ca},{za},{vn},{uz},{ua},{tw},{tr},{th}, {sk},{sg},{se},{sd},{sa},{ru},{ro},{pt},{ph},{pa}, {nz},{np},{no},{my},{mx},{md},{lv},{lu},{kr},{jp},...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Vidalia, open <kbd>Settings</kbd>→<kbd>Advanced</kbd>\nand add this to your <code>torrc</code> file:</p>\n\n<pre><code>ExcludeNodes {be},{pl},{ca},{za},{vn},{uz},{ua},{tw},{tr},{th}, {sk},{sg},{se},{sd},{sa},{ru},{ro},{pt},{ph},{pa}, {nz},{np},{no},{my},{mx},{md},{lv},{lu},{k...
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<p>I saw <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/37722/hard-to-find-one-window-among-many/38589#38589">an answer</a> that described filtering the windows in compiz scale. The feature seems to be <a href="http://wiki.compiz.org/Plugins/Scale#Scale_Window_Title_Filter" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Scale Window Title Filter...
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2012-06-06T08:11:07.430
How do I use Compiz's "Scale Window Title Filter"?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Scale Window Title Filter is part of the <a href=\"http://wiki.compiz.org/PluginsExtra\" rel=\"nofollow\">compiz-plugins-extra</a> package.</p>\n\n<p>Install this package:</p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo apt-get install compiz-plugins-extra\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>And then Scale Window Title Fil...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Scale Window Title Filter is part of the <a href=\"http://wiki.compiz.org/PluginsExtra\" rel=\"nofollow\">compiz-plugins-extra</a> package.</p>\n\n<p>Install this package:</p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo apt-get install compiz-plugins-extra\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>And then Scale Window T...
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