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<p>I have 2 TB of data on an NTFS drive which I would like to convert to EXT4 filesystem. My OS runs on a (comparatively) small 60GB SSD. Is there any way to convert the filesystem, apart from backing up and reformatting? </p>
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Convert filesystem NTFS -> EXT4?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Just for the record, there is a software (actually, a mini-distro) that does exactly the procedure <a href=\"https://askubuntu.com/users/9340/arrange\">arrange</a> said in <a href=\"https://askubuntu.com/a/63027/11015\">enzotib's answer</a>:</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://partedmagic.com...
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2011-09-26T06:53:30.677
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<p>I can't use my HP Printer in Oneiric Beta</p> <pre><code>~$ cd Downloads ~/Downloads$ sh hplip-3.11.7.run Creating directory hplip-3.11.7 Verifying archive integrity... All good. Uncompressing HPLIP 3.11.7 Self Extracting Archive..........................................................................................
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2012-06-25T23:15:55.167
2019-12-15T12:48:15.253
Cannot install HP Printer Driver
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>This is correct on 11.10, with hplip 3.11.10:</p>\n\n<p>Go <a href=\"http://hplipopensource.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://hplipopensource.com</a>\nChoose them:\nUbuntu\n<strong>11.04</strong>\nlaserjet\nhp laserjet 1000</p>\n\n<p>Download and run in terminal: <code>sh hplip-3...
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2011-09-26T07:04:28.850
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<p>I'm on a new machine, single sata drive.</p> <p>Installed Windows 7. </p> <p>Installed 11.10 beta 2, twice:</p> <ul> <li><p>First with a separate home partition. Grub didn't load and boot was right to win7</p></li> <li><p>Second I blew away the new Linux partitions and installed 'along windows' all defaults. Resu...
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2017-04-13T12:24:29.360
2012-01-29T05:03:41.150
why is Grub not loading after Installing 11.10 Beta2 after windows 7?
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2011-09-26T07:22:23.850
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<p>Depending on which <strong>USB port</strong> I use to connect my <strong>HSDPA modem</strong>, the network manager will connect to the internet or not. I used to work (i.e. established a internet connection automatically) on all ports, but over time it simply stopped on some ports. </p> <p><code>lsusb</code> output...
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2015-10-05T07:12:06.203
2015-10-05T07:12:06.203
HSDPA modem only working on certain USB ports
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>What you need to do is to make sure that when you connect, it is in the right mode. That is to say it should be recognized as the modem and not a compact disk.\nThere are a couple of ways in which you can achieve this,\none is to determine the id of the compact disk that it l...
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2011-09-26T08:21:10.387
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<p>I am running the Ubuntu One Files (latest version) on my Droid X with Android 2.3. During the install, I chose the upload all pictures option which did not upload any of my files. I have the <kbd>auto-upload</kbd> and <kbd>immediately</kbd> boxes checked in settings. When I take a photo, it still does not auto-uploa...
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2018-01-03T13:15:33.087
2018-01-03T13:15:33.087
Ubuntu One FIles running on Android 2.3 won't auto-upload pictures
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Most probably Droid X has a lowercase /mnt/sdcard/dcim (instead of standard \"DCIM\") folder name. If that's the case, it was the issue stopping the pictures from auto-uploading. (If that's not the case, please let me know :) .)</p>\n\n<p>Please follow this bug report:\n<a hr...
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2011-09-26T08:30:35.953
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<p>Something on our company's network is causing some apt updates to fail during an unattended install. We recently discovered that we can fix the apt problem on a previously successful installation using the following options:</p> <pre><code>sudo apt-get update -o Acquire::http::No-Cache=true -o Acquire::http::Pipeli...
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2011-09-26T08:30:35.953
How to set apt options like "Acquire::http::No-Cache=true" in preseed.cfg
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2012-03-19T18:48:14.140
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<p><a href="http://redcareditor.com/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Redcar</a> is a graphical application that is installed via a Ruby gem, and I have installed it in a Ruby environment that is managed by <a href="http://beginrescueend.com/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">RVM</a>.</p> <p>A launcher icon isn't automatically ins...
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2012-02-09T20:33:59.643
2013-04-19T06:13:07.993
How do I create a Unity launcher icon for Redcar in an RVM environment?
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2011-09-26T09:03:33.947
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<p>How do I set global environment variables in Ubuntu, in such a way, that they would apply also to <code>root</code> user?</p> <p>Setting <code>PATH</code> or <code>JAVA_HOME</code> in <code>/etc/environment</code><br> <strong>or</strong> in <code>/etc/profile.d/my_settings.sh</code><br> <strong>both works for usual...
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2013-12-02T15:28:54.283
2013-12-02T15:28:54.283
/etc/environment and /etc/profile.d/* ignored for the root user
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2011-09-26T09:08:43.940
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<p>my Openbox does not work any longer. I'm using XFCE4 and the configuration Dialog for window-Decoration is blank and I only have one workspace. I haven't found any standard config in /etc/skel and no dirs in in my home named openbox but /.local/share/openbox/sessions. <code>$ openbox --replace --debug</code> didn't ...
25650
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2011-09-26T13:30:49.627
2017-06-04T18:18:37.037
How to reset the Openbox configuration?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>If I remember correctly, the user configuration files for openbox are located at</p>\n\n<pre><code>~/.config/openbox/\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>so removing that directory would restore default configuration.</p>\n\n<p>This should work if you have not manually changed system configuration ...
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2011-09-26T09:22:47.333
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<p>Is there a PPA for Empathy Messenger? I tried adding the <a href="https://launchpad.net/~telepathy/+archive/ppa" rel="nofollow">Telepathy PPA</a> but then I realised that that is not the stable PPA, and I got an error message every time I launched the Update-Manager anyway.</p> <p>So is there a stable PPA for Empat...
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2012-10-01T17:59:17.150
2012-10-01T17:59:17.150
How do I update Empathy Messenger?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>The PPA you have linked to has a dependency on Gnome 3 - so this is probably the key reason why it is not working.</p>\n\n<p>I would recommend to clean up using ppa-purge i.e.</p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo ppa-purge ppa:telepathy/ppa \n</code></pre>\n\n<p>The linked question will gi...
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2011-09-26T09:45:43.207
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<p>How can I mount OS X 10.7 Lion shares on my Ubuntu box (10.10, 11.4)?</p> <p>Since OS X 10.7 Lion update, network integration with Ubuntu is a nightmare. Previously we could print on OSX printers and mount OSX file shares in a snap, using SMB/CIFS.</p> <p>Now I got to print on OSX Lion printers using CUPS and IPP ...
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2014-02-04T00:04:41.883
2016-05-31T10:48:48.583
How to mount Mac OS X Lion fileshare?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>With reference to <a href=\"https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3196311?start=30&amp;tstart=0\">this post</a> in Apple discussion community, you can try to mount with additional two options: <code>nounix,sec=ntlmssp</code></p>\n\n<p>I've tried that, it works properly:</p>\n\...
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2011-09-26T10:45:32.360
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<p>I have a problem with Ubuntu 11.04. I've installed Ubuntu 11.04 from Windows, it worked fine for days, but today it won't boot.</p> <p>When I start the machine, GRUB loads. There is the Windows 7 loader, I select Ubuntu from there and after that, I should see the Ubuntu GRUB menu, where I'd select the mode to boot ...
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2012-05-26T10:55:19.887
2012-05-26T11:01:38.897
Ubuntu won't boot, only displays GRUB terminal
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2011-09-26T10:55:02.550
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<p>I did some research over this issue and realized that everyone was suggesting to use iconv or recode to change the encoding of the file to UTF-8. The thing is that I <strong>do not want to change the encoding</strong> of the file. I just want to use gedit in order to edit the file (my file's encoding is iso-8859-7) ...
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2011-09-26T11:31:52.927
Make gedit recognize more encodings
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2011-09-26T11:56:57.223
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<p>Just trying to get my ethernet connection to work in Oneiric, and when I plug the cable in it connects and disconnects forever. /var/syslog says this (repeats it over and over again):</p> <pre><code>Sep 26 17:06:47 X58A-UD3R NetworkManager[1344]: &lt;info&gt; Activation (eth0) successful, device activated. Sep 26 ...
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2012-09-06T10:26:45.343
Why is my ethernet connection connecting and disconnecting repeatedly?
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<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/14210/application-windows-do-not-fit-on-the-screen">Application windows do not fit on the screen</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>i have a netbook with 1024x568 resolution. But some windows don't fit to the screen. They a...
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2011-09-26T13:20:37.343
Ubuntu 11.10 Window Configuration
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<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/22946/how-do-i-install-the-latest-version-of-gnome-3">How do I install the latest version of GNOME 3?</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>Is there an easy way to switch between Unity and Gnome Shell and back whenever I want ...
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2017-04-13T12:23:09.180
2011-09-26T15:54:22.560
In 11.10 how do I swich between Unity and Gnome Shell sessions?
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2011-09-26T13:20:21.887
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<p>LILO had a simple feature that allowed one to select the boot menu entry that should be used on the next reboot while in Linux, thus one could select the OS to be booted into on shutdown and didn't had to wait till the computer rebooted to the boot menu and select the next entry manually. </p> <p>For Grub that feat...
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2012-11-06T01:27:22.907
2013-12-31T07:33:19.573
How can I choose which OS grub will reboot me into—before I reboot?
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<p>I updated to 11.10, reusing my home partition so also my Thunderbird profile folder and now I see that the Messaging Menu and Unity integration extension 0.8 is not installed.</p> <p>I'd like to keep my profile and do not start a new one, how do I install this missing extension? It appears as installed on new profi...
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2011-09-26T13:48:53.987
2011-09-27T16:03:49.037
Unity integration for updated Thunderbird profile
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>If anyone has the same problem - I found the extension in <code>/usr/lib/thunderbird-7.0/extensions</code> upon installing it message menu integration and Unity launcher badge work, but not the NotifyOSD upon receiving an email. Does anyone know how to remedy that?</p>\n", "comment...
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<p>I wanted to backup my entire server, which is hosted. So I used dd and gzip to make the file smaller. The disk was 500GB, but with less than 5% used. I managed to <code>dd</code> the whole partition into a 200 GB gzip file over the internet to my home in 8 hours. Now I am trying to decompress the file into a par...
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2011-09-26T20:16:43.140
2011-09-26T23:41:54.070
Gzip time to decompress?
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2011-09-26T14:05:51.393
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<p>I upgraded from ATI Radeon HD 5670 256MB VRAM (or whatsoever) to ATI Radeon HD 6450 2GB VRAM. When I was booting my PC it seemed quite slow. I began to panic when I saw 256 MB in PCI devices listed in 'hardinfo'.</p>
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2011-09-27T03:49:24.170
2011-10-13T21:23:14.340
Why is my video RAM 256MB when it should be 2GB?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Just go to the CCSM (Config Compiz Settings Manager) OpenGL-> Uncheck \"Sych with VBlank\"</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 3.0", "creationDate": "2011-10-13T21:23:14.340", "id": "6584...
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1
70357
2011-09-26T14:07:47.053
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<p>In my university Campus I need to connect to Internet through a proxy. As I am using a notebook, in Ubuntu 11.04 I set a shortcut in the Launcher to the proxy settings in order to "easily" change the proxy every time I go to the Campus. However, I can't figure out how to do this under Ubuntu 11.10.</p> <p>Is there...
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235
2011-09-26T14:20:15.663
2011-11-22T16:11:14.820
Is there a way to create a shortcut to Proxy preferences in the Launcher?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Well, it doesn't automatically go to the tab for proxy settings, but it does bring you straight to the network settings: <code>gnome-control-center network</code>.</p>\n\n<p>To create a launcher for it paste this into gedit:</p>\n\n<pre><code>[Desktop Entry]\nType=Application\nName=N...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Well, it doesn't automatically go to the tab for proxy settings, but it does bring you straight to the network settings: <code>gnome-control-center network</code>.</p>\n\n<p>To create a launcher for it paste this into gedit:</p>\n\n<pre><code>[Desktop Entry]\nType=Application...
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63076
1
63093
2011-09-26T14:19:02.483
2
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<p>I have Ubuntu 11.04 dual boot with xp. I have upgraded to natty from ubuntu 10.11 by using command <code>do-release-upgrade</code> some months ago. </p> <p>The update manager asked for some updations included the package "linux-headers-2.6.38-11". I installed this package then.</p> <p>I used command <code>uname -r...
20500
20500
2011-09-26T14:48:29.830
2017-07-14T18:16:00.140
Default kernel is missing from grub 1 menu
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>According to your menu.lst, Ubuntu 11.04, kernel 2.6.38-11-generic is the first and default option. Normally if you installed originally a release of Ubuntu prior to 9.10, it used grub legacy, and the upgrade process will leave that in place. I also notice that your menu.lst has an...
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63077
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63328
2011-09-26T14:19:30.677
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<p>I disabled the checkbox "Save Session automatically" in Preferences => Session. Still all the programms start but I don't want them to.</p> <p>Oh, strange thing: The Windowmanager does not start. I've got to log in at the console and enter DISPLAY=:0.0 xfwm4. It's somthing new, but I guess it has a common error sou...
25650
25650
2011-09-30T07:24:00.680
2011-09-30T07:24:00.680
How do I stop XFCE4 from respawing programms running at logout on login?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>What i tried is remove everything from ~/.cache/sessions</p>\n\n<p>try:</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n <p>rm -rf ~/.cache/sessions</p>\n</blockquote>\n", "commentCount": "1", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-09-30T10:08:19.743", "id": "73097", "postId": "63328"...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Did you try saving a completely empty session? That is, you close everything you started, and then quit xfce while the checkbox is checked.</p>\n\n<p>I wonder if it would solve your problem or it will refuse to overwrite the existing session if it would become empty.</p>\n\n<...
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63078
1
63092
2011-09-26T14:24:50.063
2
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<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/9933/how-to-read-ext4-and-btrfs-partitions-in-windows">How to read ext4 and btrfs partitions in Windows?</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>I installed Ubuntu 11.04 sometimes back within Windows 7 using wubi. Lately, I turn...
25664
-1
2017-04-13T12:24:37.093
2011-11-12T21:03:49.093
How to access Ubuntu 11.04 files in Windows 7?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Windows 7 cannot read linux drives directly, however you can try running windows softwares like Ext2Fsd as mentioned above or LinuxReader by DiskInternals.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 3.0", "creationDa...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>You can use <a href=\"http://www.ext2fsd.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ext2Fsd</a> to access an Ext4 <em>(default Ubuntu partition format)</em> partition in Windows.</p>\n\n<p>A Ext4 partition will be mounted in read-only mode by default even do you could mount it in read-and-write...
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2011-09-26T16:24:31.673
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2011-09-26T15:01:36.757
2
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<p>I've tried the solution from here <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/61967/the-power-cog-has-disappeared">The &quot;power cog&quot; has disappeared</a> but that doesn't solve anything, I have indicator-session installed but the cog is gone still. Is this a know issue at this stage and will it be fixed come rel...
25665
-1
2017-04-13T12:23:44.520
2011-09-26T16:35:20.310
Power cog is gone from the panel
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Just run <code>killall unity-panel-service</code> and the panel will restart (bringing the cog back).</p>\n", "commentCount": "3", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-09-26T15:23:54.477", "id": "72435", "postId": "63089", "score": "0", "text": ...
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2011-09-26T16:55:46.447
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63085
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2011-09-26T15:04:25.153
3
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<p>I am seeking a help regarding the following issues:</p> <ol> <li><p>How to turn off the <em>X server</em> when I have already logged into Ubuntu<br> (I know about <code>startx</code> to start the <em>X server</em> but don't know how to shut it down).</p></li> <li><p>When I start my machine, <em>Ubuntu</em> directl...
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2014-01-28T22:01:12.600
2014-01-28T22:01:12.600
How do I directly boot to a terminal, bypassing X11?
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2014-01-29T06:44:30.460
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63096
2011-09-26T15:05:47.090
3
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<p>I have Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal) and the sound indicator in the panel sometimes breaks down. I assume it is probably because the sound system crashes or something.</p> <p>When this happens, The sound indicator shows just three dashes instead of the current volume, I can't change the volume using the Volume Up/Vo...
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2011-09-27T07:32:42.093
Broken sound volume indicator - can't change volume
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>PulseAudio is an audio system that, among other things, enables multiple applications to use the audio interface at the same time. It can also be used for things like sharing audio over the network. So, PulseAudio is a good thing. </p>\n\n<ol>\n<li><p>If PulseAudio keeps crashing, th...
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63099
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63168
2011-09-26T15:55:26.217
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<p>I have installed <a href="http://lesscss.org/"><code>lessc</code></a> via <code>npm</code>, Node.js Package Manager, and when I run <code>lessc</code> from terminal using</p> <pre><code>lessc /var/www/less/style.less /var/www/css/style.css </code></pre> <p>it works perfectly.<br> However, when I put this exact sam...
25668
25668
2011-09-26T18:34:58.943
2015-10-02T10:08:57.530
"command not found" when running "lessc" from bash
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5
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-09-26T16:12:52.513", "id": "72449", "postId": "63099", "score": "0", "text": "The non-working script is run in the same terminal where `lessc` works, or in some other ways (cron, a launcher, Alt-F2, other)?", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "2647" }, { ...
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2011-09-26T16:09:37.790
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<p>When I am using Unity 3D, clicking on the systray doesn't work. For example, in the picture bellow:</p> <p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/y0Wzs.jpg" alt="unity systray"> </p> <p>if I want to click on the Pidgin, Ubuntu One, Synapse,... icon, it doesn't work at all, meaning that nothing happens. I have to clic...
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3037
2011-12-23T11:32:41.960
2011-12-23T11:32:41.960
Not possible to click on systray
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2
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>What have you done to your panel? One of the main goals of Unity, is to remove that horrible \"systray\" functionality from Windows 95. </p>\n\n<p>You provide so very little information that it becomes difficult to help you and that seems to be a very customized ... something...
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63107
1
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2011-09-26T17:23:49.000
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<p>I have Ubuntu 11.04 installed on a Dell inspiron Duo Hybrid. Almost everything works fine except for the accelerometer. But when using Ubuntu in tablet mode, I couldn't find anyway to have a onscreen keyboard automatically appear when typing is required, eg. pointing to the address bar in browser. I am a total Ubunt...
25671
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null
2011-09-26T17:47:42.300
Is there any on screen keyboard to use on inspiron duo in tablet mode?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Answers to this question: <a href=\"https://askubuntu.com/questions/59767/onscreen-keyboard-like-osxs-keyboard-viewer/59771#59771\">Onscreen keyboard? (like OSX&#39;s Keyboard Viewer)</a> May refer to what you are looking for.</p>\n\n<p>Placed here for your convenience:</p>\n...
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63109
1
64344
2011-09-26T17:25:49.743
3
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<p>Assume you have two connections in Mobile Broadband and WiFi.</p> <p>I would like to allocate manually given packages to given connections. For instance, my bank connection to Mobile Broadband and my internet surfing and software downloads to WiFi. </p> <ol> <li><p><strong>How does Ubuntu 11.10 or 11.04 allocate t...
25388
25388
2011-09-28T22:18:21.750
2011-10-05T05:33:21.370
To allocate data usage efficiently with two internet connections
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1
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>This is a question of packet routing, e.g. deciding which packets (addressed to which IP addresses) go out which interface. To answer question 1, both connections' packets are routed to the same interface. Use the <code>route</code> command to show your current routing setup. Use the...
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63116
1
63119
2011-09-26T17:49:32.217
2
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<p>I want to only install the packages that provide <code>virsh</code> to create and manage KVM virtual machines. What do I need to install, what do I need not install to skip the GUI elements?</p> <p>For the record, I want to run them headless. KVM displays the VMs' visual output using VNC transmitting on certain por...
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null
null
2011-12-06T21:22:47.357
Install only virsh command utility to manage KVM VMs (without GUI)
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p><code>virsh</code> is provided by the package libvirt-bin. If you type</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n <p>virsh<kbd>ENTER</kbd></p>\n</blockquote>\n\n<p>on the command line, Ubuntu tells you the package name and how to install it:</p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo apt-get install libvirt-bin python-libv...
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63117
1
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2011-09-26T18:15:44.273
3
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<p>I installed Ubuntu 11.10 on one of my systems and I am using gnome-shell. I miss some tools for showing weather, unread mail, net speed, cpu temp, and system monitor.</p> <p>Are there similar indicators as presented in <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/30334/list-of-application-indicators">What Application I...
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-1
2017-04-13T12:25:03.983
2011-10-11T15:34:45.250
List of GNOME 3 applets and gnome-shell extensions
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p><a href=\"http://www.webupd8.org/2011/10/official-gnome-shell-extensions.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.webupd8.org/2011/10/official-gnome-shell-extensions.html</a> lists some.</p>\n", "commentCount": "2", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-10-11T...
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63118
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63166
2011-09-26T18:15:46.090
8
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<p>The Amazon AMI images have a default information panel at the bottom of the terminal window. I would like to remove this (it disables me from being able to scroll backwards in putty).</p> <p>It looks like this at the bottom of my terminal window:</p> <pre><code>0*$ sh my_login_name@ec2-100-00-100-10.compute-1.ama...
21427
813
2011-09-27T17:07:05.647
2011-11-23T03:44:26.273
How to remove bottom information panel in terminal window on Ubuntu Server AMI images?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Unfortunately, the 11.10 AMIs automatically run the <code>screen</code> command on ssh from a terminal using a package named <code>byobu</code> which uses up the bottom two lines with colorful line noise.</p>\n\n<p>You can disable this on a given instance by typing the command:</p>\n...
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63120
1
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2011-09-26T18:18:57.817
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<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/37747/how-to-remove-apps-available-for-download-from-the-applications-lens">How to remove &ldquo;Apps Available for Download&rdquo; from the applications lens?</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>I know that this isn't possi...
25677
-1
2017-04-13T12:23:28.223
2011-09-26T20:55:09.537
How to remove “Apps Available for Download” from Dash?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>No, I haven't found a way to remove them in oneiric. It's one of the few things that really annoys me. It would be nice to display those if you search for an application that isn't installed, but we should not have advertisements in the dash -- at least not by default. </p>\n...
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0
2012-02-04T10:39:02.537
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63121
1
63583
2011-09-26T18:26:13.390
8
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<p>When I log into twice to a new instance of Ubuntu server built for Amazon EC2, both windows will be exactly the same. Anything I type in one is replicated in the other.</p> <p>I never dealt with this when I built the image myself. Does anyone know about this? I normally like to have a few putty windows open logged ...
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2013-08-09T09:34:38.513
2013-08-09T09:34:38.513
Server AMI images don't allow a user to login multiple times
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>When you launch an instance in EC2 you have the option of supplying \"user data\" which is available to the instance at first boot (and later.) Ubuntu consumes the user data with a program called cloud-init, which is incredibly powerful.</p>\n\n<p>You can disable byobu using the use...
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2011-09-26T18:39:38.440
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<p>I've created a few custom apps .eg facebook, google plus. I want them to open in ther own window instead of google chromes window (the white arrow showing open applications on the unity launcher). Can anyone help me do this?</p>
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235
2011-09-26T19:40:22.123
2011-09-26T19:40:22.123
How do I get entries in a quick list to open in their own window?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Actually this is a bug but these days it has been fixed, try to update your sistem. Then click on a web app in Chrome and choose Open in a window.</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https://bugs.launchpad.net/unity/+bug/692462\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://bugs.launchpad.net/unity/+bug/692462<...
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63126
1
80823
2011-09-26T19:23:46.837
47
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<p>I was trying to change the selected items color from the default orange to something else, however, the option isn't there, as it used to be in the Appearance properties in previous versions of ubuntu. Any idea where it could be in the beta?</p>
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235
2012-09-24T21:38:39.583
2015-02-06T22:50:51.040
How do I change the "Selected Items" color?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p><strong>Replace the orange color in Ubuntu 11.10 (active color)</strong></p>\n\n<p>Install <code>dconf-editor</code><br></p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo apt-get install dconf-tools\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>Start the program press <kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>F2</kbd> and then write <code>dconf-editor</cod...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Right now, there is no way to change theme colors from the GUI as in previous versions. However, if you are desperate, you can change the color values in the following files to your desired color:</p>\n\n<pre><code>/usr/share/themes/Ambiance/gtk-3.0/gtk.css\n/usr/share/themes...
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63127
1
71850
2011-09-26T19:31:25.347
10
748
<p>Simple question: can <a href="https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Quickly">Quickly</a> use GTK2 only or also GTK3 for GUI?</p>
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9781
2011-10-10T19:29:38.533
2012-04-30T08:54:55.353
Does Quickly support GTK3?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p><strong>As of 12.04</strong><br>\nGtk3 is the default on 12.04. </p>\n\n<p><strong>For 11.x</strong><br>\nSimple answer: <strong>No, it does not</strong> (Quickly 11.10). </p>\n\n<p>Extended answer:\nSince all the code produced by quickly can be edited, you can change it to support ...
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63130
1
63151
2011-09-26T19:35:23.860
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<p>I am used to java-sun JDK on windows and its console: It is very convenient to debug an applet. Is there such console with open-jdk on ubuntu?</p>
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2011-09-26T21:00:38.200
Where is the openJDK console window?
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[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>To see the messages of the console during an applet execution, it is enough to launch the Internet navigator in a terminal. The output message will display there.</p>\n", "commentCount": "2", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2012-01-06T20:53:20.270", ...
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63131
1
63133
2011-09-26T19:35:34.457
5
22536
<p>Where is dnsmasq started and configured during the system startup under Ubuntu Lucid server?</p> <p>I have not been able to find any startup script or service that actually starts and sets up dnsmasq.</p> <p>I would like to get rid of the dhcp service, or prevent it from starting altogether.</p>
25682
235
2011-09-26T19:39:27.180
2011-11-03T08:58:24.690
Where is dnsmasq started and configured?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>The dnsmasq startup script is <code>/etc/init.d/dnsmasq</code>. It's called by symlinks from the /etc/rcX.d/ directories, for example: <code>/etc/rc2.d/S15dnsmasq</code></p>\n\n<p>If you don't want it to start, you can remove the package with <code>sudo apt-get remove dnsmasq</code>...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>The dnsmasq startup script is <code>/etc/init.d/dnsmasq</code>. It's called by symlinks from the /etc/rcX.d/ directories, for example: <code>/etc/rc2.d/S15dnsmasq</code></p>\n\n<p>If you don't want it to start, you can remove the package with <code>sudo apt-get remove dnsmas...
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63134
1
63135
2011-09-26T19:53:32.920
5
2779
<p>I've been using Oneiric since the second Alpha (had to, my new system refused to run any older Ubuntu version) and I've never been able to get the nifty LightDM theme I'm seeing everywhere. Instead, I'm alway seeing this theme instead:</p> <p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/EvGhg.jpg" alt="https://i.stack.imgur...
25684
235
2011-09-30T15:27:16.870
2011-10-01T00:52:02.210
How to get the proper LightDM theme?
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1
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>May seem silly, but have you <code>sudo apt-get install lightdm unity-greeter</code>? If I recall correctly <code>lightdm</code> <em>should</em> be downloaded as a part of the ubuntu-desktop meta package - so if you've missed that package, try installing it. You should also have the ...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>May seem silly, but have you <code>sudo apt-get install lightdm unity-greeter</code>? If I recall correctly <code>lightdm</code> <em>should</em> be downloaded as a part of the ubuntu-desktop meta package - so if you've missed that package, try installing it. You should also h...
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63137
1
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2011-09-26T20:27:40.620
2
4485
<p>I have an asus5431 laptop with a built in webcam. This is detected and works fine in Cheese and everyother application. (/dev/video0)</p> <p>I also have a Quickcam e3500 which is detected by Ubuntu, appears to be loaded as /dev/video1. Only problem is that there is no video. I can use the inbuilt microphone and cha...
25686
6005
2011-12-03T16:57:08.440
2011-12-03T16:57:54.163
How make my Logitech Quickcam e3500 work?
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0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Are you sure there is really no video? Can it be that the video is very-very dark? My webcam (Logitec E2500) has a problem with brightness - supposedly there's some problem with its driver and it's auto-changing the brightness to its lowest setting. I found no good solution t...
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63138
1
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2011-09-26T20:27:48.647
2
5210
<p>I recently I bought a Logitech F510 gamepad. Unfortunately, it does not work properly for me. I have tried to calibrate the device with jstest-gtk without any success - I can not get all the axes working properly. So because of this, playing games like Trine or Steel Storm with the gamepad is not possible. </p> <p>...
3985
3985
2011-12-05T21:50:51.497
2011-12-05T21:50:51.497
Logitech Rumble Gamepad F510
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7
CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Information provided on this answer: <a href=\"https://askubuntu.com/questions/32031/how-do-i-configure-a-joystick-or-gamepad/32046#32046\">How do I configure a joystick or gamepad?</a> may be useful for you, which contains information related to the jstest-gtk and the jscali...
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63139
1
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2011-09-26T20:28:04.023
1
747
<p>I am using Ubuntu 11.04 on an AMD64 computer. When I boot the computer the memory usage of unity-window-decorator is few tens of MB (checked with System Monitor)c After many hours using Google Chrome, LibreOffice, Kile, Skype etc. the memory usage for unity-window-decorator increases to almost 1 GB. Today I made sur...
25687
25798
2012-06-22T13:44:45.477
2012-06-22T13:44:45.477
How to stop excessive memory usage of unity-window-decorator?
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0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>What you should do, is report a bug on <a href=\"http://www.Launchpad.net\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.Launchpad.net</a> and provide as much information you can. There is no configuration option to deactivate memory leaks. </p>\n", "commentCount": "1", "comments": [ ...
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2013-06-15T19:02:51.023
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63142
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63323
2011-09-26T20:34:22.813
1
3724
<p>A friend's mum has some childhood photos on a "thing" she wanted me to access. Turns out to be an old floppy drive. I dusted off my old UltrayBay floppy drive for the T21 laptop I still have kicking around.</p> <p>I had to reboot to get floppy drive to show on desktop. But it reads all disks as blank, regardless...
6735
235
2011-09-28T00:14:50.667
2011-09-28T00:14:50.667
How do I get a floppy drive working?
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1
CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p><a href=\"http://fleamour.wordpress.com/2011/09/26/how-to-get-internal-floppy-drive-recognized-under-xubuntu-10-04-lts/\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Lee Filter</a></p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 3.0", "creation...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Via the menu option System --> Administration --> Users and Groups</p>\n\n<p>Click on Advanced Settings (bottom right - under your account that is shown - there may be more than one user shown)</p>\n\n<p>Click on User Privileges and check the box that says \"Use floppy Drives...
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63150
1
120315
2011-09-26T20:59:21.510
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<p>I am trying to get Transmission to connect through a SOCKv5 proxy.</p> <p>I am not able to find any settings in the graphical interface to Transmission that allows me to change proxy server for the program. </p> <p>Is there any other program that could help me tunnel the transmission traffic - for example like Pro...
25688
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2011-09-26T21:04:55.453
2012-04-09T12:34:25.240
Transmission tracker and/or torrent traffic through proxy
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2
CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>The proxy support in transmission was <a href=\"https://trac.transmissionbt.com/ticket/3688\" rel=\"noreferrer\">removed</a> some months ago. The best option at the moment seems to use a wrapper library like <a href=\"http://code.google.com/p/torsocks/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">torsocks</...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>The proxy support in transmission was <a href=\"https://trac.transmissionbt.com/ticket/3688\" rel=\"noreferrer\">removed</a> some months ago. The best option at the moment seems to use a wrapper library like <a href=\"http://code.google.com/p/torsocks/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">to...
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63158
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72345
2011-09-26T22:20:57.107
4
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<p>What do I need to do to get a package that I can submit to the Ubuntu Software Center?</p>
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2013-08-23T23:34:30.937
2013-08-23T23:34:30.937
How to create a Debian source package with Qt Creator?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>It's very hard to tell from your question what you already know, so I assume that you:</p>\n\n<ol>\n<li>can program</li>\n<li>in C++</li>\n<li>with Qt widgets / the QT framework.</li>\n</ol>\n\n<p>As far as I know, the QT Creator is <strong>not</strong> able to create debian packages...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>It's very hard to tell from your question what you already know, so I assume that you:</p>\n\n<ol>\n<li>can program</li>\n<li>in C++</li>\n<li>with Qt widgets / the QT framework.</li>\n</ol>\n\n<p>As far as I know, the QT Creator is <strong>not</strong> able to create debian ...
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63160
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63163
2011-09-26T23:11:10.573
16
38882
<p>I (think) that I've configured a static IP address in <code>/etc/network/interfaces</code>:</p> <pre><code># The primary network interface auto eth0 iface eth0 inet static address 10.1.1.2 netmask 255.255.255.0 network 10.1.1.0 broadcast 10.1.1.255 gateway 10.1.1.1 </code></pre> <p>And I chan...
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2011-10-28T06:52:46.350
2017-11-09T19:56:22.017
How to override the DHCP-provided nameserver?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>If you want to override or append to the name servers suggested by the DHCP server, you can configure this in <code>/etc/dhcp/dhclient.conf</code>, eg:</p>\n\n<pre><code>interface \"eth0\" {\n prepend domain-name-servers 10.0.0.2;\n}\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>You can also do this from ...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>If you want to override or append to the name servers suggested by the DHCP server, you can configure this in <code>/etc/dhcp/dhclient.conf</code>, eg:</p>\n\n<pre><code>interface \"eth0\" {\n prepend domain-name-servers 10.0.0.2;\n}\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>You can also do th...
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63161
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63165
2011-09-26T23:20:59.103
1
1246
<p>Yesterday I was testing the ProvideSupport software from the same providesupport.com site. It had an Ubuntu installer and all but after checking out pricing I was wondering if Ubuntu or in the Linux community there was a similar product that was free that provided at least a way for customers to communicate with the...
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2011-09-27T03:03:28.167
Live Support/Chat App for Ubuntu
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>There are lots of them. Empathy is installed by default and supports loads of protocols, including XMPP, which Google and Facebook also uses. So you don't have to install that. You do need a server, however, and there are several of those as well, like ejabberd. (Jabber and XMPP) are...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>There are lots of them. Empathy is installed by default and supports loads of protocols, including XMPP, which Google and Facebook also uses. So you don't have to install that. You do need a server, however, and there are several of those as well, like ejabberd. (Jabber and X...
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63162
1
63465
2011-09-26T23:30:45.157
4
1830
<p>Every time I go to debug some code in QTCreator, I get this GDB error returning.</p> <pre><code>Current setup: Ubuntu 11.04 QT Creator version: 2.1.0 GDB Version: GNU gdb (Ubuntu/Linaro 7.2-1ubuntu11) 7.2 Debugging starts &amp;"warning: GDB: Failed to set controlling terminal: Invalid argument\n" </code></pre> <p...
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2015-01-30T16:50:34.250
2015-01-30T16:50:34.250
Debugging applications in QTCreator
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Apparently this was fixed in Qt Creator 2.2.0, <a href=\"https://bugreports.qt.nokia.com/browse/QTCREATORBUG-2837\" rel=\"nofollow\">#2837</a>.</p>\n\n<p>Version 2.2.1 will be available with Oneiric.</p>\n", "commentCount": "1", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-09-...
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63172
1
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2011-09-27T01:46:03.467
6
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<p>I never need my user name to be shown on the desktop as I am the only one to use my computer. I'd prefer if there would be something like a shutdown icon instead of the user name to open the session menu. How to achieve this in XUbuntu 11.10?</p>
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2011-09-30T23:03:40.107
2019-03-29T09:16:58.430
How to remove the user name from XUbuntu session menu panel applet?
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1
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-09-30T18:09:00.287", "id": "73205", "postId": "63172", "score": "0", "text": "For regular Ubuntu, see http://askubuntu.com/questions/62092/how-do-i-remove-the-me-user-indicator-from-the-panel", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "10360" } ]
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>You can remove the session menu and add an item called 'Action Button' instead. Per default, it will display the usual xfce log-out menu (same as the main menu item).</p>\n\n<p>If this is too pristine, you can add a custom launcher and add the various commands supported by xf...
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63173
1
63312
2011-09-27T01:51:03.210
6
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<p>I read online (e.g. <a href="http://www.pinyinjoe.com/linux/ubuntu-910-openoffice-chinese-setup.htm">http://www.pinyinjoe.com/linux/ubuntu-910-openoffice-chinese-setup.htm</a>) that ibus-chewing supports phonetic input of traditional characters using the pinyin system but I cannot get it to work under Ubuntu Oneiric...
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2012-07-03T04:54:58.240
Pinyin input for traditional Chinese characters?
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0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I just managed to find a solution to my own question. I still haven't been able to get chewing to work the way I want, but here is a fix using the pinyin input method.</p>\n\n<p>First of all, set \"Show language panel\" to always in the ibus preferences. At the moment, I cannot get t...
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63175
1
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2011-09-27T02:19:11.640
2
1084
<p>I installed ubuntu 11.04 with the CD. My computer already has windows 7, and I want to install Ubuntu, the installation process takes place normally, I used to be ubuntu, but when my windows 7 to escape and use it on ubuntu then an error occurs is:</p> <pre><code>error: No such device 00000000 0000000000000 -------...
25696
18887
2011-09-27T03:45:37.493
2012-08-19T21:47:45.487
Installation fails with "error: No such disk"
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1
3
CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Please reinstall grub booting from the live install cd ... select try Ubuntu without install and follow this page:</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Grub2?action=show&amp;redirect=GRUB2#Reinstalling_GRUB2\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://help.ubuntu.com/c...
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1
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2011-09-27T02:55:20.143
33
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<p>I use 3 different languages (English, Czech and Russian) every day. I'd prefer to switch (preferably globally, I don't like per-window) between them with <kbd>Left</kbd>+<kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>Shift</kbd>.</p> <p>I'd also like to see the active language indication.</p> <p>Unfortunately I couldn't find any obvious way...
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22949
2012-12-21T11:41:57.950
2023-05-27T05:03:39.580
How to set up keyboard layout switching and indication in Xubuntu?
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1
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2013-03-24T15:28:04.207", "id": "341051", "postId": "63178", "score": "0", "text": "10X man - you are godlike! This is it the easiest and the most efective way!\nGave meaning to all the hours I've lost in searching for solution setxkbmap -option grp:switch,grp:caps_toggle us,b...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>There is a keyboard layout plugin for xfce - xfce4-xkb-plugin. Install it, if it's not installed, then add it to the panel. Right click its icon and add the layouts you want.</p>\n\n<p>To configure only keyboard shortcut use:</p>\n\n<pre><code>setxkbmap -option grp:switch,grp:alt_shi...
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63179
1
63280
2011-09-27T03:03:53.973
13
30457
<p>I can't find the option to make the terminal background transparent :-( Any idea where can it be?</p>
2390
235
2011-09-29T00:28:35.033
2014-03-13T13:57:42.877
How to set up transparent background in XFCE terminal?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Go to Preferences, Appearance tab, Under Background select 'Transparent Background' and move the slider beneath it to the left.</p>\n\n<p>The option may be hidden if no Compositor is active, either built-in or Compiz.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwned...
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63180
1
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2011-09-27T03:19:37.523
6
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<p>I have installed Ubuntu 11.04 desktop and I am in the process of learning. I want to install some applications from the Ubuntu Software Center, but the installation process is quite long and slow. With the Ubuntu Software Center, I can only install and download one application for a time. So I want to ask is there a...
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18612
2011-09-27T13:28:49.853
2015-12-31T16:42:10.697
Slow installation of applications in Ubuntu Software Center?
[ "11.04", "software-center", "apt", "performance" ]
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1
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-09-27T06:50:44.963", "id": "72556", "postId": "63180", "score": "2", "text": "Your question is answered here: http://askubuntu.com/questions/61719/why-the-software-center-doesnt-allow-multiple-dowloads/61729#61729", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "19779" } ]
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Welcome to the Ubuntu Community!.</p>\n\n<p>The installation times depends on several factors:</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Download Speed</li>\n<li>Size of Packages</li>\n<li>PC Hardware</li>\n<li>Etc.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>You can only install 1 package at the time, because that's how <a h...
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1
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2011-09-27T04:29:54.600
0
338
<p>I am trying to run an executable that plays a sound with the portaudio library.</p> <p>when I compile and run the filesystem I get the following error. </p> <blockquote> <p>Error number: -9985 Error message: Device unavailable</p> </blockquote> <p>I am wondering how to free up the audio device and run the execu...
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2011-09-27T06:37:21.560
2011-09-27T17:15:37.497
Freeing up audio device
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0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Under Ubuntu, the pulseaudio daemon 'hogs' the audio devices. Instead of killing it, you can make it swallow your application's OSS output like this:\n<code>padsp ./yourApp</code></p>\n\n<p>If that doesn't work, here's a link bug report on how the fedora guys overcame a simil...
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63185
1
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2011-09-27T05:22:06.910
-1
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<p>I have been curious for a long time about software installation in Linux (Ubuntu). Because I am so used to Windows OS, every software is installed by some sort of 'wizard', usually I don't need to configure anything, just click 'next' and that's it, but in Linux world, there are a lot of software need to be build by...
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2012-06-20T19:45:31.030
2012-06-20T19:45:31.030
Where should I put newly build software?
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1
CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>All software written in languages like C, C++, Java, C#, etc, needs to be compiled. Whether you use Windows, OS X, Android, iOS, Ubuntu or any other GNU/Linux distro, this is equally true. It doesn't have anything to do with Linux, except that it's more common for people to d...
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2013-03-14T16:52:51.933
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2011-09-27T05:27:37.380
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<p>I am switching to 2d and it's looking good. But it seems like I can't do my usual <kbd>Super</kbd>+... combinations. For example, <kbd>Super</kbd>+<kbd>F</kbd> doesn't do anything.</p> <p>It's running much faster and I'm really pleased with that. There are a couple of things that don't seem to work so well, howe...
16157
16157
2011-09-27T06:42:11.547
2012-04-23T14:46:00.597
Do I really have to HOLD the super key in Unity 2d?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>If you have installed <code>compizconfig-settings-manager</code> (Type in the terminal <code>sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager</code> to install it), then type into the search filter <code>Unity</code>, and click on the Ubuntu Unity Plugin.</p>\n\n<p>Where it...
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2012-04-23T15:22:45.057
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63198
2011-09-27T05:37:22.783
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<p>I am facing a problem while installing any program. I get an error of <code>Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)</code>. Following is log of the output of <code>apt-get -f install</code>. Any idea what's wrong with my package manager?</p> <pre><code>tahir@tahir-Inspiron-1564:/var/www$ sudo apt-get -...
25701
169736
2014-10-13T17:18:53.247
2014-10-13T17:18:53.247
"/etc/grub.d/README: 6: Syntax error: "(" unexpected" while upgrading grub package
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CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-09-27T05:38:35.743", "id": "72542", "postId": "63187", "score": "0", "text": "You should probably start with this `dependency problems - leaving unconfigured`", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "9107" }, { "creationDate": "2011-09-27T05:40:23.217", "...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You have somehow given the <strong>README</strong> file execution rights, and the <code>update-grub</code> script is trying to execute it. Hence the errors.</p>\n\n<p>So remove the execution rights</p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo chmod -x /etc/grub.d/README\n</code></pre>\n", "commentCount"...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>I don't think you're issue is that you have too many kernel images in /boot.</p>\n\n<p>It looks like you have an error in your grub configuration file. It seems to be breaking here:</p>\n\n<pre><code>/etc/grub.d/README: 6: Syntax error: \"(\" unexpected\nrun-parts: /etc/kerne...
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63189
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63275
2011-09-27T05:59:27.707
2
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<p>I've got a problem with some of the texts not appearing in Ubuntu 11.04. I use the Spanish translation of Ubuntu and reinstalling the packages didn't solve the problem.</p> <p>You will find some screenshots appended. In the first screenshot a "Label Empty" text can be seen where it should say "Log off" ("Cerrar ses...
25702
23382
2011-09-27T17:05:54.873
2011-10-20T14:42:14.817
Some texts appear as "Label empty"
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Reinstalling the packages won't necessarily help because localization info was separated in Ubuntu. You may want to open Settings, Language support (icon with United Nations flag) and see if it prompts for localization not being completely installed.</p>\n\n<p>The font issue is speci...
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63190
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63313
2011-09-27T06:07:11.773
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<p>When opening new windows in my Ubuntu 11.04 sometimes they are hidden behind the panel. I can grab them while pressing <kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>Button 1</kbd> but I would like to solve it so that they appear where they should.</p> <p>The machine where this is happening is an upgraded one and I have seen in several new i...
25702
19490
2011-09-27T06:18:45.833
2023-02-09T13:02:11.967
Windows appear behind the panel
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[ { "creationDate": "2011-09-28T02:52:47.177", "id": "72694", "postId": "63190", "score": "0", "text": "There's a [similar bug in Oneiric](https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity/+bug/857214), but couldn't find anything for Natty. Perhaps you should file a bug?", "userDisplayName": nul...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I had this too on a machine that was all the way upgraded from Intrepid and the problem did not appear for a dummy new user I created for investigation purposes. This is how I solved it:</p>\n\n<p>I logged out of unity, switched to a virtual terminal hitting <kbd>Alt</kbd><kbd>F1</kb...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I had this too on a machine that was all the way upgraded from Intrepid and the problem did not appear for a dummy new user I created for investigation purposes. This is how I solved it:</p>\n\n<p>I logged out of unity, switched to a virtual terminal hitting <kbd>Alt</kbd><kb...
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63191
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2011-09-27T06:15:09.270
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<p>Sometimes my Unity launcher crashes and shows and undesirable behaviour: although it still hides, it leaves a ghost shadow behind it. I don't know how to solve it and the only way to recover the functional desktop is restarting the session.</p> <p>Find attached a screenshot that shows what I'm trying to describe:</...
25702
19490
2011-09-27T06:20:00.030
2011-09-27T08:56:34.747
Unity launcher crashes and leaves ghost shadow
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Have you tried to \"re-init\" the unity by command <code>unity --replace</code> or if persists reset everything with <code>unity --reset</code>? Note that the latter will replace your launcher icons with original ones that came with installation (you will loose current config...
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63192
1
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2011-09-27T06:23:44.287
1
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<p>I have a two monitor setup, one 22" (1680x1050 res., 16:10) and another 19" (1280x1024 res. 5:4). I've installed ubuntu 11.10 beta2 x86, and the installation worked fine, the system boot was successful. I've upgraded ubuntu from the main server, and after restart, booting with the kernel 3.0.0-13, my system hangs up...
25703
25703
2011-10-21T05:56:07.720
2012-03-06T04:11:10.983
Dual monitor setup can cause boot problem?
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[ { "creationDate": "2011-09-27T20:17:52.850", "id": "72752", "postId": "63192", "score": "0", "text": "Thank you for your answer. I tried to boot with one screen attached, i've tried each port, but no luck at all. With kernel image 3.0.0-8 the system successfully boots with each display attached,...
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Yes, there is an issue with booting with dual monitors in Ubuntu. This is a known issue. One that I have encountered as well. One workaround is booting with only the main screen attached, and then plugging in the second one after the boot process is complete. Of course, t...
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63195
1
63196
2011-09-27T07:08:47.583
2
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<p>I have g-mail configured in online accounts. But when trying to add other accounts, such as Facebook and Linkedin, I am not able to do so, since the account type I am able to select is only google. Is there a way to add Facebook account type to online accounts? If yes, can you please guide me to the proper steps?</p...
24088
19490
2011-09-27T07:17:55.067
2011-09-27T07:18:39.277
Facebook in online accounts
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Yes, the online accounts dialog is only a shortcut, meant to configure many applications at once. Facebook is supported in two ways in Ubuntu by default; as a social network and as a chat service. To setup the social networking part, you'll open Broadcasting from the messaging menu (...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Yes, the online accounts dialog is only a shortcut, meant to configure many applications at once. Facebook is supported in two ways in Ubuntu by default; as a social network and as a chat service. To setup the social networking part, you'll open Broadcasting from the messagin...
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63202
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2011-09-27T07:42:01.140
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<p>In Ubuntu and Kubuntu 11.10 I see changes in behaviour of GTK file chooser dialog. When I try to open new file (second, third etc, not first in editor) dialog show "Recenty used" section. It is very unsuitable for me, in 10.04 dialog shows folder where located previous open file. Anybody knows how i can bring back o...
25705
17739
2011-10-26T18:11:17.927
2023-03-04T22:45:25.780
Can I stop apps from selecting "Recently Used" by default in file chooser dialogs?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>To my knowledge, this is a \"feature\" of GTK+ 3.x, and I'm not so certain it can be changed.</p>\n\n<p>If I find a solution I will update my answer, but for now I don't know of any (other than reporting a bug).</p>\n\n<h2>Update:</h2>\n\n<p>I believe I may have found a parti...
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63207
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2011-09-27T08:03:52.687
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<p>I'm using a dual monitor setup on a Samsung QX412 laptop. My external monitor is connected via HDMI. I am NOT using the additional Nvidia drivers.Ubuntu uses Gnome 2 when I install them, so they don't seem to work for my configuration.</p> <p>Dual monitors work fine, but trouble arises when I unplug the HDMI cable:...
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8844
2011-10-28T06:10:18.010
2012-02-22T17:26:59.320
Dual monitor problem on disconnect
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2012-02-27T15:42:55.773
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63211
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2011-09-27T08:28:14.897
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<p>I am really starting to despair as I have been trying Ubuntu One for several months, trying it on several machines, and it has caused me loads of different issues wasting me a lot of time. It is not straight forward to use, it should be a piece of software that runs in background and users should not think about che...
25710
171636
2014-03-18T10:18:28.353
2014-03-18T10:18:28.353
Ubuntu One not syncing
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[ { "creationDate": "2013-08-14T13:23:58.020", "id": "567569", "postId": "63211", "score": "0", "text": "try to check the extension..it just happened to me now..I found out the file that are being refused to be uploaded has the extension: u1conflict. Delete it by renaming the file and it will get ...
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>ok, I have solved issue 1. by running the lines</p>\n\n<pre><code>u1sdtool --quit\nu1sdtool --connect\nu1sdtool --refresh-shares\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>and it started working right away\nI still think that the client should be able to solve these problems by itself\nubuntuone s...
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2011-09-27T08:30:17.733
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<p>I installed youtube-dl very recently and when I tried to download a particular video using its url as (youtube-dl url),the following error occured:</p> <blockquote> <p>Error "no fmt_url_map or conn information found in video info" with specific video</p> </blockquote> <p>My youtube-dl version: 2011.01.30</p>
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235
2011-09-27T20:14:54.287
2012-08-15T21:26:04.537
ERROR while downloading youtube videos from terminal
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[ { "creationDate": "2012-02-25T19:40:11.500", "id": "125847", "postId": "63212", "score": "0", "text": "This question should instead be filed as a bug report, and [as such](http://meta.askubuntu.com/questions/1317/what-to-do-with-questions-that-describe-known-bugs/) is off-topic, thanks! [Instruc...
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Try:</p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo youtube-dl -U\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>to update it, and try some video again.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 3.0", "creationDate": "2011-09-27T12:18:36.900", ...
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2012-02-25T19:39:01.487
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63217
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2011-09-27T09:04:12.470
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<p>Neverwinter Nights is a game by Bioware. They have released a Linux version which is inconvenient to install. It's nothing more than copying stuff around but it can be messed up. The game files can be downloaded on their website but require your serial key to run the game. This can be bought online if you do not hav...
25714
9781
2012-01-06T16:26:58.533
2012-01-06T16:26:58.533
Can I create an installer for a proprietary game?
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[ { "creationDate": "2011-09-27T09:14:23.357", "id": "72569", "postId": "63217", "score": "0", "text": "In its current state I'm afraid that this is more of discussion fitted for the forums. What exactly is your question? If having the game in the software center is allowed by copyright laws?", ...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I can think of two ways in which you can put up an application</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>A game which is Open Source as per Open Source Initiative definition</li>\n<li>Proprietory game whose copyrights is held by you</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>It would be worth telling how flash is installed on your c...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I can think of two ways in which you can put up an application</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>A game which is Open Source as per Open Source Initiative definition</li>\n<li>Proprietory game whose copyrights is held by you</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>It would be worth telling how flash is installed o...
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63219
1
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2011-09-27T09:15:09.457
4
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<p>Is there is any possibility for Ubuntu 12.04 to change default "Dash Home" name to what ever.</p>
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167687
2013-11-10T17:26:50.370
2013-11-10T17:26:50.370
How to change default Dash Home name?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>No, but you can press super+a to open the Applications lense directly, super+f to open Files and Folders and super+m for Music.</p>\n", "commentCount": "1", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-09-27T12:49:00.467", "id": "72588", "postId...
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63220
1
74709
2011-09-27T09:19:05.367
1
1614
<p>We use Ubuntu Server and in a days I have installed and configured Postfix+Dovecot+MySQL as it is explained <a href="http://workaround.org/ispmail/squeeze" rel="nofollow">here</a>. From that tutorial I escaped creating certificates and antispam application. Right now it works good but when I try to send an email to ...
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2011-09-27T09:25:15.580
2015-03-23T20:45:26.217
Having a problem to send message to gmail from our mail server
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I have solved the problem adding <code>postmaster</code> email account to our domain. It was just one guess of my friend and I don't know why but it started to work normally. </p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Sounds like your IP address was being used by a spammer before and Google blacklisted it, or that your system is sending email too quickly. I would follow the recommendations listed at <a href=\"http://www.google.com/mail/help/bulk_mail.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.goog...
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63224
1
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2011-09-27T09:42:17.183
11
16075
<p>As bzip2 claims to compress best (in size), I decided to use it. The working server can offer 24 (virtuals) CPUs (4 real X5650 @ 2.67GHz) - and thus I decided to look for parallel variants.<br> Using <code>debian stable</code> - sorry, but I found best matches here in askubuntu - I decided to take a closer look at...
25706
25706
2011-09-27T09:47:49.983
2011-11-22T05:07:00.403
What should I rely on lbzip2 or pbzip2?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Here's a basic idea how to evaluate them.</p>\n\n<p>Take a big tarball of the kind you usually work with. Compress it with bzip2, pbzip2, lbzip2. Measure the (wall clock) times and save all the outputs in different files. This will give you three times and three file sizes.</p>\n\n<p...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Here's a basic idea how to evaluate them.</p>\n\n<p>Take a big tarball of the kind you usually work with. Compress it with bzip2, pbzip2, lbzip2. Measure the (wall clock) times and save all the outputs in different files. This will give you three times and three file sizes.</...
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2011-09-27T10:03:30.413
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<p>I'm now using ubuntu from USB, and I'd like to install ubuntu on my hard disk. </p> <p>I tried the option of removing Vista while installing ubuntu.</p> <p>However, near the end of the installation process (presumably the end because I can see some slideshows on how to start using ubuntu), the screen suddenly goes...
25717
18612
2011-09-28T03:06:29.687
2011-11-30T17:11:58.453
PC shuts down when installing ubuntu?
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[ { "creationDate": "2011-09-27T11:55:06.873", "id": "72583", "postId": "63226", "score": "0", "text": "Ensure you REMOVE the USB before the restart - it's likely you are just booting into the live USB each time on a restart", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "4982" }, { "creatio...
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Please try to add nomodeset to your kernel option at boot... if it work please read:</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://ubuntu-tutorials.com/2010/05/06/ubuntu-10-04-lucid-blank-screen-at-startup-workaround/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://ubuntu-tutorials.com/2010/05/06/ubuntu-10-04-lucid-...
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63227
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63269
2011-09-27T10:15:15.260
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<p>As this <a href="http://developer.ubuntu.com/" rel="nofollow">new platform</a> is released where developers can publish there apps, I would like to know if <a href="http://gambas.sourceforge.net/en/main.html" rel="nofollow">Gambas</a> applications are good enough to submit.</p> <p>Gambas is in my opinion the easies...
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5
2011-11-05T02:53:48.377
2011-11-05T02:53:48.377
Can I develop ubuntu apps in Gambas
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Applications can be written in whatever language/framework you want to write them in, they just need to follow the <a href=\"http://developer.ubuntu.com/publish/\" rel=\"nofollow\">publishing requirements</a>: </p>\n\n<blockquote>\n <ul>\n <li>Be in one, self-contained directory</l...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>It is possible to develop gambas applications in Ubuntu, yes. I don't agree at all that it is the easiest way to learn, however. Ubuntu supports all programming languages you've heard of, and a lot of languages you've never heard of. But programming with Python, GTK and Quick...
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63229
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2011-09-27T10:25:16.503
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<p>I have created a bootable USB with ubuntu 10.10 with usb-creator-gtk from terminal. How ever it is not getting booted. It keeps loading in the ubuntu main screen.. Is there a way to debug this problem and find the cause?</p>
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2011-12-07T02:34:59.450
2012-01-25T17:32:45.040
Unable to load live usb
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I had similar problem, Ubuntu hanging during install from usb 3.0 slot. After moving usd-drive to usb 2.0 everything went ok. Check, if it's your case.</p>\n\n<p>usb-creator-gtk also does NOT always work as expected, try unetbootin instead (it supports a lot of distros, not only Ubun...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>At least here with 10.10 when booting it would just go to a console &amp; not load the session.\nThe only way would be to type this &amp; press enter</p>\n\n<pre><code>live\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>Though not sure if that's what you're seeing based on question's description</p>\n...
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63331
2011-09-27T10:41:19.103
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<p>Does anybody know wether or not it willbe possible to use the GTK3.2's new HTML5-extension in Ubuntu 11.10? They announced that GNOME3.2 will be included, but will they build the GTK packages with the new HTML5-extension enabled?</p>
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2011-09-27T13:17:44.470
2011-09-28T00:59:30.807
Will it be possible to use GTK3.2's HTML5 extension in 11.10?
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[ { "creationDate": "2011-09-27T13:31:17.010", "id": "72598", "postId": "63230", "score": "0", "text": "That is a very interesting question. You do mean if you can run any standard GTK applications as a browserapp? Or if you can develop 3.2 apps that supports it?", "userDisplayName": null, ...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Not in Oneiric, it seems, but it should be possible in 12.04. Since this was only released a couple of days ago, it was probably too late to get it in 11.10. The GTK applications will just work. You'll run them like this: <code>GDK_BACKEND=broadway someapp</code>. </p>\n", "comment...
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2011-09-27T10:44:59.083
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<p>I have installed last week Ubuntu 11.04 64 on a new machine. I am running the GUI using Unity. However I have noticed that after 1-2 hours the process zeitgeist-daemon starts using excessively the machine's memory. Up to 800 - 1000 MB!</p> <p>I am having the same issue on another machine where I used to run Ubuntu ...
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2011-09-27T13:02:59.203
zeitgeist-daemon excessive RAM usage
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>May be this bug already reported \n<a href=\"https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/zeitgeist-extensions/+bug/757727\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/zeitgeist-extensions/+bug/757727</a></p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "...
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2011-09-27T11:04:51.843
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<p>I've two partitions on my windows OS and I've installed Ubuntu within windows. </p> <p>Partition 1 : Windows and Linux OS</p> <p>Partition 2 : Common storage files (called under the name <strong>New Volume</strong>)</p> <p>I am looking at running a shell script that is placed in partition 2. I am able to run the ...
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2017-10-12T05:06:26.523
2022-01-26T22:28:51.407
Change directory to an external disk
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I'm not quite sure what exactly is your problem, since you're mentioning <code>cd</code> yourself, but just to confirm: to change a working directory in terminal, you use cd command:</p>\n\n<pre><code>cd /path/to/directory\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>External disks are usually mounted under...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Please give us the result of this (press <kbd>ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>alt</kbd> + <kbd>T</kbd> to open a terminal ) terminal command:</p>\n<pre><code>mount \n</code></pre>\n<p>to copy the result please select the command result text from terminal then copy, then paste here...</p>\...
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2011-09-27T12:14:36.733
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<pre><code>wim@wim-ubuntu:~/Desktop$ mount | grep media /dev/sdc1 on /media/data type ext4 (rw,nosuid,nodev,uhelper=udisks) /dev/sdb1 on /media/wd type fuseblk (rw,nosuid,nodev,allow_other,blksize=4096,default_permissions) wim@wim-ubuntu:~/Desktop$ df | grep media /dev/sdc1 1922858352 1824822680 360072 10...
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2011-09-27T13:33:26.183
2016-02-22T04:17:46.530
NTFS -> EXT4 migration, where did 120 GB go?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>After some fiddling about, I was able to reclaim a large amount of space with <code>tune2fs</code>:</p>\n\n<pre><code>wim@wim-ubuntu:~/Desktop$ df -h | grep sdc\n/dev/sdc1 1.8T 1.7T 352M 100% /media/data\nwim@wim-ubuntu:~/Desktop$ sudo tune2fs -l /dev/sdc1 | grep 'Reser...
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2011-09-27T12:24:24.360
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<p>I have kubuntu 10.04 32bit. I'm having some problems with some kde apps.<br> I have read around that installing the updates from the ppa:kubuntu-ppa/backports would help.</p> <p>I know that the kubuntu ppa are unofficial ubuntu repo but are directly maintained by the kubuntu team, to provide important updates to t...
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2011-09-28T09:23:57.350
kubuntu 10.04 + ppa:kubuntu-ppa/backports - is it really stable enough?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I enabled the ppa:kubuntu-ppa/backports and i run the update.</p>\n\n<p>All my bugs are still there, plus OpenOffice is not working anymore.</p>\n\n<p>These is more than enough.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I enabled the ppa:kubuntu-ppa/backports and i run the update.</p>\n\n<p>All my bugs are still there, plus OpenOffice is not working anymore.</p>\n\n<p>These is more than enough.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "content...
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2011-09-27T12:26:02.297
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<p>I have Ubuntu 10.10 install on my laptop. And I have a lot of data (nealy 40 GB) in the partition where Linux is installed. I cannot move this data to some where else. </p> <p>If I now try to install Ubuntu 11.04 via USB (I am avoiding Upgrading via package manager because I have had some bad experiences with it), ...
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22537
2011-09-27T12:43:39.317
2011-09-27T21:47:39.197
Possible data loss while installing Ubuntu 11.04 over Ubuntu 10.10
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You should never do this kind of thing without having a backup. Ever. But what you should be able to do, is to boot a usb session, delete everything on your root file system except /home and resize it. Then you can create a separate partition for /home and move the files onto it and ...
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2011-09-27T12:56:03.543
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<p>I'm using <code>Ubuntu 10.10</code> and downloaded <code>jdk7</code> from <code>java.sun.com</code>. That <code>jdk</code> is a compressed file and on extraction there I got all the files and folders of <code>jdk1.7.0</code>.</p> <p>But now if I tries to compile a <code>java</code> program than there is an error th...
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2013-04-02T07:21:41.930
How to set environmental variable PATH?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<ol>\n<li>Download the latest version of java from <code>java.sun.com</code> </li>\n<li>Extract the file in your home folder. </li>\n<li><p>Run the following commands in terminal</p>\n\n<p>sudo mkdir -p /usr/lib/java/</p>\n\n<p>sudo mv jdk1.7.0/ /usr/lib/java/</p></li>\n<li><p>Find th...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>A better way to install the Sun JDK is like so:</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://askubuntu.com/questions/48468/how-to-install-java\">How do I install Java?</a></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Use <code>update-alternatives</code> to do all the heavy lifting for you.</p>\n\n<p>In any case,...
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2011-09-27T12:59:26.240
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<p>This is how gitk - which is based on TK/wish - looks on my fresh 11.04 installation:</p> <p>Are there any better fonts that TK/wish can use by default?</p> <p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/tCv05.png" alt="enter image description here"></p>
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2017-09-08T09:32:00.487
Horrible TK/Wish Fonts
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You can install <code>tk8.5</code> and then update wish alternative:</p>\n\n<pre><code>$ sudo apt-get install tk8.5\n$ sudo update-alternatives --config wish\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>Be sure to select <code>/usr/bin/wish8.5</code>.</p>\n\n<p>That should do it.</p>\n\n<p>Good luck</p>\n",...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You can install <code>tk8.5</code> and then update wish alternative:</p>\n\n<pre><code>$ sudo apt-get install tk8.5\n$ sudo update-alternatives --config wish\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>Be sure to select <code>/usr/bin/wish8.5</code>.</p>\n\n<p>That should do it.</p>\n\n<p>Good luck...
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2011-09-27T05:29:26.540
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<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/63187/apt-get-returning-sub-process-usr-bin-dpkg-returned-an-error-code-1-error">Apt-get returning &#39;Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)" error</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>I am using Ubuntu 10.10 ...
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2018-12-18T10:42:38.567
2018-12-18T10:42:38.567
Failed to process /etc/kernel/postinst.d at /var/lib/dpkg/info/linux-image-2.6.35-27-generic.postinst line 1010
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>From this:</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n <p><code>/etc/grub.d/README: 6: Syntax error: \"(\" unexpected</code></p>\n \n <p><code>run-parts: /etc/kernel/postinst.d/zz-update-grub exited with return code 2</code></p>\n \n <p><code>Failed to process /etc/kernel/postinst.d at /var/l...
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2011-09-29T00:41:27.587
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2011-09-27T14:26:27.553
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<p>Are there any IP blocking applications or firewalls that support IPv6?</p> <p>The ones I know about (pgld, moblock (sunset?) , nfblock, iplist (looks old)) are only for IPv4.</p>
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2013-04-26T17:32:27.443
2013-05-06T22:24:17.213
How can I block a range of IPv6 addresses?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Uncomplicated Firewall (ufw) runs over IP tables and handles this very well.</p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo ufw deny from 2001:db8::/32 to any\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>Will deny all traffic from the IPv6 subnet 2001:db8::/32. You can also select ports and protocols to deny, if you need t...
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2011-09-27T14:44:34.870
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<p>Unable to access NFS shares on Ubuntu from Windows 7. It just acts like the share can't be found on network. (NET HELP MSG 1222)</p> <p><strong>on client:</strong> </p> <pre><code>added NFS features tried "mount IP:/share z:" and the gui drive mapping tried with and without "AnonymousUid""AnonymousGid" DWORDs...
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3550
2011-10-07T15:20:57.813
2011-10-07T15:20:57.813
Can't access nfs3 shares
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Finally, the issue was this default group policy needing to be disabled:<br>\n\"Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (if server agrees)\"<br>\nunder gpedit.msc:<br>\ncomputer configuration>windows security>security settings>local policies>security options</p>\n", ...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Finally, the issue was this default group policy needing to be disabled:<br>\n\"Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (if server agrees)\"<br>\nunder gpedit.msc:<br>\ncomputer configuration>windows security>security settings>local policies>security options</...
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2011-09-27T15:47:11.553
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<p>I'm a Ubuntu noobie - but I got my laptop dual-booted with XP and Ubuntu 11.04, with all updates installed.</p> <p>I have a Dell Inspiron 5160 with an XGI Volari XP5 video card. It supports 640x480 - 32/16/8 bit color, 800x600 - 32/16/8 bit color, and 1024x768 - 32/16/8 bit color.</p> <p>I'm pretty sure this is an...
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19490
2011-09-27T15:51:37.840
2015-09-22T00:51:38.987
Unsupported Video Chipset - How do I force Low-Graphics mode?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>You could try adding one or more grub boot options such as \"nomodeset\" and \"xforcevesa\" - see my linked answer for help on how to do this.</p>\n\n<p>You can try to use one of the following combinations:</p>\n\n<pre><code>nomodeset\n\nxforcevesa\n\nnomodeset xforcevesa\n</...
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2011-09-27T15:51:22.593
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<p>I just installed Ubuntu Netbook Version 10.04 LTS on an Acer Aspire One and it works perfectly, but For some reason I'm not allowed to use the little scrollpad at the side of the trackpad to scroll like I would on Windows. I checked the settings and it appears to be enabled there, so do I need to install any extra d...
25737
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2011-12-25T16:26:38.597
Touchpad scroll not working on Acer Aspire One
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>May be you are experiencing, this bug: \n<a href=\"https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-input-synaptics/+bug/549727\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-input-synaptics/+bug/549727</a></p>\n\n<p>Try this open a terminal by pressi...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>May be you are experiencing, this bug: \n<a href=\"https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-input-synaptics/+bug/549727\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-input-synaptics/+bug/549727</a></p>\n\n<p>Try this open a terminal b...
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2011-09-27T16:46:09.073
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<p>What are instructions on how to download videos from YouTube?</p> <hr> <h1>Notice: Terms of Service Violation</h1> <p>Please be aware that by following any of the answers below, you will be violating YouTube's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/static?template=terms" rel="noreferrer">Terms of Service (TOS)</a>. In ...
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2019-07-07T17:48:30.810
2021-04-21T18:23:40.357
How do I download a YouTube video?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p><a href=\"https://github.com/ytdl-org/youtube-dl\" rel=\"noreferrer\">youtube-dl</a> is a great tool for downloading YouTube videos. <a href=\"https://github.com/ytdl-org/youtube-dl/blob/master/README.md#installation\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Install</a> with:</p>\n<pre><code>sudo curl -L...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p><a href=\"https://github.com/ytdl-org/youtube-dl\" rel=\"noreferrer\">youtube-dl</a> is a great tool for downloading YouTube videos. <a href=\"https://github.com/ytdl-org/youtube-dl/blob/master/README.md#installation\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Install</a> with:</p>\n<pre><code>sudo...
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2011-09-27T17:29:39.277
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<p>I have tried to use an external projector at work, which works alright with the same laptop on windows. As I am not very skilled in computers, so I am just kind of freaking out. could you give me some help?</p>
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19490
2011-09-27T19:34:24.700
2011-09-27T19:34:24.700
Ubuntu 11.04 does not recognize external projector
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>I experience those issues too. For me, bringing up the \"Monitor Preferences\" dialog seems to trigger a \"scan\" if a projector or external monitor is connected, and fixes the problem in most cases. Unfortunately this does not work for each and every case, but I could not fi...
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2011-09-27T17:31:50.320
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<p>The mouse <strong>Logitech G300</strong> is not working on Ubuntu (I'm using Ubuntu 11.04 x64). Left click is resulting in random click/movements and it's not an hardware issue, because it's working on windows. Maybe a driver issue? I noticed somebody is having the same problem: <a href="http://logs.ubuntu-eu.org/fr...
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19490
2011-09-27T19:35:40.643
2014-01-21T13:25:17.490
Logitech G300, not working on Ubuntu
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>There is a package in Software Center that may work for you - try <code>lomoco</code></p>\n\n<p><img src=\"https://i.stack.imgur.com/aDL1P.png\" alt=\"enter image description here\"></p>\n\n<p>Further details on using this on the <a href=\"http://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/natty/ma...
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2011-09-27T17:49:17.030
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<p>I face the problem that u1 syncs my files to a given order. I'd like to change that order. Consider that: On a week end I work and I may also copy the content of my photo SD card onto my notebook. The next time I boot my work computer, I might be sitting there and waiting for some hours until U1 synced/downloaded al...
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2012-04-10T16:53:12.417
2012-04-13T13:59:10.927
Is it possible to prioritize which folders get synced first when using Ubuntu One?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Short answer is no, there is no way to prioritize the order in which files are synchronized. There is however, a workaround for situations like yours.</p>\n\n<p>Instead of having all files under the <code>~/Ubuntu One</code> folder, you can have different files under different folder...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Short answer is no, there is no way to prioritize the order in which files are synchronized. There is however, a workaround for situations like yours.</p>\n\n<p>Instead of having all files under the <code>~/Ubuntu One</code> folder, you can have different files under differen...
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2011-09-27T18:12:29.997
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<p>Is there a way to have Nautilus automatically use my FUSE file systems to (for example) open ISOs as folders, or archives as folders, or what ever other 'locations' FUSE supports?</p>
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2011-09-28T14:38:48.377
How can I make nautilus use my installed FUSE file systems automatically?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Nautilus can't possibly 'know' any installed fuse driver because the fuse system does not advertise its drivers mount options and whereabouts by itself. There isn't even a common database defined where the installed fuse drivers register themselves yet. </p>\n\n<p>Note also that the ...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Nautilus can't possibly 'know' any installed fuse driver because the fuse system does not advertise its drivers mount options and whereabouts by itself. There isn't even a common database defined where the installed fuse drivers register themselves yet. </p>\n\n<p>Note also t...
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2011-09-27T19:50:18.797
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<p>I have installed Ubuntu 10.04 LTS netbook version and it comes with an annoying user interface. I'd like to know how I can replace it with Unity. I've already tried <code>sudo apt-get install unity</code> but it comes up with an error saying that the package named unity can't be found. Looking on Google I couldn't f...
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2011-09-27T20:15:03.867
2011-09-27T20:54:15.853
Installing Unity on 10.04 for netbooks
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Unity is not available for 10.04 LTS.</p>\n\n<p>However, the LTS is only for desktops - as per the <a href=\"https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LTS\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ubuntu Wiki</a></p>\n\n<blockquote>\n <p>In 10.04, the Netbook Edition was not an LTS.</p>\n</blockquote>\n\n<p>It is recommend...
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2011-09-27T21:27:31.537
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<p>I am building four Intel Core i5 desktop systems. The systems should run Ubuntu 10.04 LTS and be used for watching HD movies, Youtube etc. not for gaming. I want to use fanless ATI Radeon cards and the open source driver.</p> <p>What fanless ATI Radeon graphics cards are well supported by the open source driver(s) ...
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1992
2011-09-28T02:59:16.743
2012-06-12T01:34:30.290
What fanless ATI Radeon cards work with the open-source drivers?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>I am using a Sapphire fan-less card on my system, its not top of the notch and its a bit outdated but that only means you wont have problem with drivers ;)</p>\n\n<p>If you are not interested in running Crysis on your system and you just want a card that can handle anything t...
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2011-09-27T22:44:35.160
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<p>I deduce from the kvm howtos that this should actually work with sdl and a framebuffer, but I can't get it going. Doing <code>kvm -cdrom tinycore-current.iso</code> with normal user account on a virtual terminal gives:</p> <pre> kvm: pci_add_option_rom: failed to find romfile "pxe-rtl8139.bin" init kbd. init mouse ...
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How to run kvm/qemu on a virtual terminal with kms enabled
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>As the error message states, SDL cannot access the mouse. If this error doesn't show as root (using <code>sudo</code>), this is probably a permissions problem. You should check the permissions of <code>/dev/input/mice</code>.</p>\n\n<p>It is likely that once the mouse problem is fixe...
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<p>I'm using the awesome wm and awsetbg to draw the background. Suddenly, for a mysterious reason, it doesn't work (awsetbg /some/file.jpg), and when I try to get it to use a random directory (awsetbg -r /path/to/pics/dir) it says "invalid random wallpaper directory." Why is that, and how can I fix it? The directory do...
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2011-11-02T18:31:37.923
2012-05-10T05:05:57.143
Invalid random wallpaper directory in awsetbg
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>If you use <code>-r</code> without a wallpaper setter installed awsetbg will set the directory to \"#535d6c\" which is invalid, install any wallpaper setter to fix it.</p>\n\n<p><code>sudo apt-get install feh</code></p>\n\n<p>Instead of feh you can try chbg, xsri, display, Esetroot, ...
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2011-09-27T23:08:55.753
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<p>What is a good program to monitor mysql tables for corruption, one that would email me as soon as there is a corrupted table? I'm not looking for mysql workbench or admin to manage the database. But one that will actively monitor the tables and email reports.</p>
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What to use to monitor MySQL for corrupted tables?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>A simple crontab with mysql check command can do the trick !</p>\n\n<pre><code>mysql check table &lt;table_name&gt;;\n</code></pre>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 3.0", "creationDate": "201...
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