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<p>I used to edit the startup script for the GDM (/etc/gdm/Init/Default) to permanently change my display resolution. </p> <p>How can I do this with LigthDM in Ubuntu Oneiric?</p>
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2013-12-11T15:07:26.887
2019-11-05T03:16:06.390
How can I make xrandr customization permanent?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I think you can add the display modes to <code>/etc/X11/xorg.conf</code>.</p>\n\n<p>If you don't have a <code>xorg.conf</code>, then you can use the following as a basis. You need to replace the entries with the names <code>Modeline</code>, <code>Driver</code> and <code>Modes</code> ...
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2011-09-30T05:32:05.887
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<p>I just learned how to <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/53019/how-to-watch-videos-that-have-1080p-using-x264-video-codec-and-ac3-for-audio/63680#63680">use mplayer</a> to take advantage of VDPAU from the command line with the <code>-vc ffh264vdpau</code> switch.</p> <p>How do I set that config in my <code>.m...
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2017-04-13T12:24:49.530
2011-09-30T15:32:00.140
How do I configure mplayer to always use VDPAU?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Why not just put a list of the video outputs and codecs you want to try in your ~/.mplayer/config file? As in:</p>\n\n<pre><code>##################\n# video settings #\n##################\n\n# Specify default video driver (see -vo help for a list).\nvo=vdpau\n\n\n############\n# Prof...
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2011-09-30T06:48:48.367
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<p>I am setting up multiple-machine backup plan and I was hoping to use a user called 'backup' on each machine as the backup destination. </p> <p>My problem is, there is already a user called 'backup' on my machine.</p> <p>What is it for, and can I hijack it for my own purposes?</p> <pre><code>root@frodo:~# useradd ...
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2023-03-01T15:53:52.987
What is the default 'backup' user for?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I can confirm it's in a default installation, see the <code>/usr/share/base-passwd/passwd.master</code> file provided by the <code>base-passwd</code> package.</p>\n<p>According to the documentation from that package, it is used for backup accounts without requiring full root permissi...
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2011-09-30T06:55:59.043
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<p>I one directory I have 100 files, but I only work with 10. is it possible to make custom view that matches many patterns?</p> <p>for example I want to match files that start with <code>super</code>, but also those which start with <code>extra</code></p>
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2013-12-15T13:44:27.753
2013-12-15T13:44:27.753
krusader custom view matching more than one pattern
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63689
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2011-09-30T07:14:50.600
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<p>I have a IP webcam and I want to serve the stream by a upnp server. What I need to do is simply; define a upnp device with the source url of IP web cam. Can you suggest such tool or script to do so ?</p> <p>Regards. </p>
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2012-01-26T03:49:51.717
2012-01-26T03:49:51.717
UPNP Server for IP Web Cam
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>This is a bit difficult to answer without knowing how the web cam provides its stream.</p>\n\n<p>One server that will probably be able to do what you want is <code>rygel</code>. If you install it and the <code>rygel-gst-launch</code> plugin, you can configure it to serve arb...
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63690
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63800
2011-09-30T07:30:33.180
1
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<p>I probably made a big mistake a couple days ago - tried Gnome 3 on my Natty 11.04 laptop :)</p> <p>As a result, the system becomes unusable and I was forced to reinstall Natty. I did a fresh installation with the formatting of my home partition (usually I do that way). The only one thing what I care about it's my m...
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2018-10-08T09:01:59.233
2018-10-08T09:01:59.233
How to restore Evolution' mails
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63694
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2011-09-30T07:57:46.220
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<p>I am using ubuntu 11.04 on my home laptop and the same on my work laptop. I just wanted to sync the work folders on my home laptop to my office laptop which is ~300Mb of data. This would normally be a short download but ubuntu-one is taking forever to sync it. Any ideas what could cause this? I am not behind any fir...
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2011-11-14T08:52:14.240
Can I speed up File Sync for Ubuntu One?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Simple answer is No!, I am afraid, apart from the obvious, adsl speeds, etc.</p>\n\n<p>I am having the same issue. I have been trying to sync my documents folder of 1.4GB, it still hasn't worked and it has been syncing for a month. The top level syncs, files and folders in the Docume...
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2011-09-30T08:39:59.787
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<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/48838/can-i-remove-windows-vista-from-my-notebook-and-only-install-ubuntu">Can I remove Windows Vista from my notebook and only install Ubuntu?</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>I want install Ubuntu but I can't erase Wind...
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2017-04-13T12:23:44.520
2011-09-30T10:29:50.053
Install Ubuntu and erase Windows Vista for good
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>erase,</p>\n\n<p>that's simple...</p>\n\n<p>Boot using live-CD and use entire disk( or use custom layout for advanced setup, with multiple partitions).</p>\n\n<p>P.S. remember to format the partition containing Win Vista.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], ...
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2012-01-03T15:52:21.680
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2011-09-30T08:40:12.423
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<p>My ubuntu (version 10.10 I think) is stuck in loop at the login screen. Looks like it could be a resolution issue. - I have an nvidia graphics card (gs 8400). I previously had it connected to a 19" monitor however disconnected mid session and since then the issue has persisted. I tried uninstalling the gdm package a...
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2014-01-18T15:54:48.687
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Resolution issue causing login screen loop
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You can edit /etc/X11/xorg.conf by hand</p>\n\n<p>Or you can use nvidia xconfig if you have the proprietary driver <code>sudo nvidia-xconfig</code></p>\n\n<p>Or <code>sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg</code></p>\n\n<p>ref: <a href=\"http://doc.ubuntu-fr.org/xorg\" rel=\"nofol...
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2011-09-30T09:01:09.823
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<p>I've run across a weird issue that I was wondering if anyone had seen before. We run a custom version of Ubuntu 10.04 at work and we've been testing some software that uses webcams recently, which 90% of the time works great but we've had a crash event on two separate pieces of hardware with quite different configur...
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25934
2011-12-13T09:45:59.943
2013-07-14T00:40:17.850
USB Device No Longer 'Powering' Up In Ubuntu
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>It could be although I don't know for sure that Ubuntu 10.04 automatically disables the USB port and Windows re-enables it. Check the BIOS and see if it happens again before doing anything with Windows. Generally to get to BIOS you have to press F12 when the computer first tu...
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2014-06-30T17:00:35.803
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63705
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2011-09-30T09:41:28.690
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<p>I want to add my audio-recorder to Ubuntu's sound menu.</p> <p>Sound menu seems to use MPRIS commands over DBus to control the media players. So I could implement a minimal MPRIS for audio-recorder as well. Can I also change the icons that is shown on the sound menu? I mean, can I add my own buttons under the media...
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2011-09-30T13:28:58.727
2012-06-02T19:35:13.383
Can I add audio recorder to the sound menu?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>You can create your own plugin for the <a href=\"https://launchpad.net/indicator-sound\" rel=\"nofollow\">sound indicator</a>. Development will probably include going through some of the existing examples for Banshee, Rhythmbox and Exaile.</p>\n\n<p>Your biggest problem is go...
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2011-09-30T09:57:50.550
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<p>I already install the Ubuntu One 2.0 to try to connect to my storage, like I had done with beta, all of then installed correctly but when I try to sign in with my account it take a long time to get my information and it doesn't connect.</p> <p>When I log into the Ubuntu One site I connect without any problem.</p> ...
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2011-10-12T11:21:54.560
2011-12-15T06:47:16.067
ubuntu one not syncing... in windows XP Sp3
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>I experienced the same problem with Ubuntu 2.0 on Windows 7 (64-bit, German). It took very long to start the program (more than 20 minutes estimated), then the \"ubuntuone-control-panel-qt\" reported \"AttributeError: \"'NoneType' object has no attribute 'get_rootdir'\" or \"...
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2011-09-30T10:18:14.400
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<p>I only have 10 addons installed but many of them they stop working on every update. Since the updates to not bring any new noticeable features but break them I don't want any updates anymore. </p> <p>I could lock firefox, but of course I still want security updates. I want to "pin" it to 7.* or preferably downgrade...
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2012-01-11T10:12:07.213
2012-01-11T11:19:53.770
How do I downgrade Firefox?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<blockquote>\n <p>Will Old versions still get security fixes?</p>\n</blockquote>\n\n<p>No, not right now at least. Firefox 7 <em>is</em> the security update to Firefox 6, etc.</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n <p>I want to \"pin\" it to 7.* or preferably downgrade to 6.*.</p>\n</blockquot...
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2011-09-30T10:35:38.743
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<p>I get the following error report in 11.10 every time after logging in. Compiz sometimes too crashes.</p> <p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/3qo1w.png" alt="enter image description here"></p> <p>My apport fails to send the data to Launchpad for some reason so the button <em>Report Problem</em> not working.</p>
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2012-07-09T13:32:45.740
2012-07-09T13:32:45.740
To solve why AT SPI Registry closed unexpectly
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>It probably cannot report the crash because your system is not up-to-date (but you should have gotten a message about <em>why</em> sending the report failed).</p>\n\n<p>If that's that case I suggest to update your system using the main servers: </p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open the Ububuntu Sof...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>It probably cannot report the crash because your system is not up-to-date (but you should have gotten a message about <em>why</em> sending the report failed).</p>\n\n<p>If that's that case I suggest to update your system using the main servers: </p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open the Ubub...
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63711
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2011-09-30T11:02:55.763
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<p>I tried <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/7598643/building-a-static-version-of-python-on-ubuntu-11-04">asking this question</a> at StackOverflow, but the dead silence that followed made me wonder if some more Ubuntu-specific expertise might be required.</p> <p>I am trying to build a static version of Pyt...
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2017-05-23T12:39:51.893
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Building a static version of Python?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Well if you want to use a real static build you will have to use a different C library.</p>\n\n<p>Glibc will not do the trick for you, if you want to statically link you must hunt down the *.a verions of <strong>everything</strong> that you could possibly need during runtime ...
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63713
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2011-09-30T11:10:27.707
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<p>I have an HP Pavilion dv6 with switchable graphics: an integrated Intel GPU and a discrete ATI GPU (Radeon Mobility HD 6490M (1 GB DDR5)). Any attempt to use the ATI driver (either proprietary or open-source) fails because on reboot it tries to use the Intel graphics and so X fails to start up.</p> <p>Normally the...
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2013-06-23T06:01:31.903
2013-06-23T06:01:31.903
HP Pavilion dv6 is not booting with switchable graphics
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>AMD doesn't support switchable graphics on linux: <a href=\"http://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/Features\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/Features</a>. There is an independent utility called vga_switcheroo that allows switching between integrated and discrete ...
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2011-09-30T11:44:19.093
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<p>I'm syncing .mp3 files with UTF-8 filenames and .m3u playlists referencing these filenames -- generated on an Ubuntu system -- to a Windows machine. .mp3 filenames appear correctly in the Windows explorer, but when trying to play a .m3u playlist with Windows Media Player, it shows broken filenames and skips over fi...
25941
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2012-02-23T22:02:12.440
Working around encoding issues on Windows with .m3u files
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63715
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2011-09-30T11:45:34.380
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<p>I need to cross-compile for 64-bit architecture on a 32-bit platform (using gcc-multilib and -m64 flag).</p> <p>For this I need to install 64-bit versions of the dependent libraries.</p> <p>How do I do that?</p>
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2011-09-30T14:57:21.400
How to install 64-bit libraries on 32-bit system?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You can't. You will have to manually cross compile the libraries and store them in a non standard location ( so they don't overwrite the 32 bit ones ).</p>\n\n<p>It would probably be easier to just install a 64 bit system and build it natively, or make a debian package and upload it...
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2011-09-30T12:00:49.670
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<p>I have an Ubuntu system, which has been upgraded to the actual release since 9.04. Now I am wondering if upgrading during such a long time has any disadvantages. Can I relay on the upgrading process to remove really all those old components, which are not used anymore, as HAL for example? Or do I have to do some man...
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2011-09-30T14:41:25.790
Make a complete new installation, or upgrade continuously to new releases?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I have upgraded continually since about 8.10 or 8.04, and I'm currently running 11.10. So, it's proof you can upgrade, upgrade, upgrade, and still have a working system.</p>\n\n<p>However, it requires a bit more work to keep doing this. Usually I upgrade manually (using Synaptic), bu...
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2011-09-30T12:09:31.970
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3381
<p>I just got inspired of this project: </p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.opendesktop.org/content/show.php?content=145633" rel="nofollow">http://www.opendesktop.org/content/show.php?content=145633</a></p> </blockquote> <p>Well , i wanted to do a similar thing , after dpkg places something new in /usr/share/a...
25430
25863
2012-06-18T17:48:30.190
2018-11-12T16:06:23.087
Execute command after dpkg installation?
[ "installation", "dpkg" ]
2
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>If the script do not takes parameters, add a file in <code>/etc/apt/apt.conf.d/</code>, for example <code>92local</code> (numbers are used to force execution order of scripts in that directory), with the following content:</p>\n\n<pre><code>DPkg::Post-Invoke { \"/path-to/my-script\";...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>If the script do not takes parameters, add a file in <code>/etc/apt/apt.conf.d/</code>, for example <code>92local</code> (numbers are used to force execution order of scripts in that directory), with the following content:</p>\n\n<pre><code>DPkg::Post-Invoke { \"/path-to/my-s...
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63723
1
63735
2011-09-30T12:28:24.267
1
1295
<p>Automatic update gives me option to update some packages. I tried to do this, but after downloading packages it gives me error.</p> <p>Output is:</p> <pre><code>installArchives() failed: Preconfiguring packages ... cp: cannot stat `/usr/share/doc/bandwidthd/bandwidthd.conf': No such file or directory bandwidthd fa...
23337
5
2011-11-29T05:33:44.120
2011-11-29T05:33:44.120
Syntax error in bandwidthd package causing upgrades to break
[ "package-management", "dpkg" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Try this:</p>\n\n<p><code>sudo mv /var/lib/dpkg/info/bandwidthd.prerm ~/bandwidthd.prerm</code></p>\n\n<p><code>sudo dpkg-reconfigure bandwidthd --force</code></p>\n\n<p><code>sudo dpkg --purge --force-all bandwidthd</code></p>\n", "commentCount": "5", "comments": [ { "...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Try this:</p>\n\n<p><code>sudo mv /var/lib/dpkg/info/bandwidthd.prerm ~/bandwidthd.prerm</code></p>\n\n<p><code>sudo dpkg-reconfigure bandwidthd --force</code></p>\n\n<p><code>sudo dpkg --purge --force-all bandwidthd</code></p>\n", "commentCount": "5", "comments": [ ...
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63724
1
63731
2011-09-30T12:29:36.293
6
12811
<p>I want to temporarily use Firefox in another languages so that menus and everything else in another language. How can I do that?</p> <p>I have tried</p> <pre><code>firefox -no-remote -UILocale en-GB </code></pre> <p>but that still loads Firefox with my default locale (I have en-GB locale for Firefox installed).</...
19490
19490
2011-09-30T12:55:28.320
2017-12-04T22:46:51.303
How do I start Firefox in another language than the default?
[ "firefox", "locale" ]
3
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Goto menu item <em>Adds-On</em>, then <em>Languages</em> and disable the non wanted language.<br>\nYou need to restart firefox, then.</p>\n\n<p>Another solution: from command line:</p>\n\n<pre><code>LC_ALL=en_GB firefox -no-remote\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>in this way you change the envir...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Goto menu item <em>Adds-On</em>, then <em>Languages</em> and disable the non wanted language.<br>\nYou need to restart firefox, then.</p>\n\n<p>Another solution: from command line:</p>\n\n<pre><code>LC_ALL=en_GB firefox -no-remote\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>in this way you change t...
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63728
1
63729
2011-09-30T12:38:36.310
3
167
<p>One item in <a href="http://www.mozilla.org/firefox/7.0/releasenotes/" rel="nofollow">the release notes of Firefox 7</a> reads</p> <blockquote> <p>Added an <a href="http://weblogs.mozillazine.org/asa/archives/2011/07/telemetry_in_firefox.html" rel="nofollow">opt-in system</a> for users to send performance data ba...
19490
19490
2011-10-01T14:39:03.013
2011-10-01T14:39:03.013
How do I enable submission of performance data in Firefox 7?
[ "firefox", "performance" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<ol>\n<li>Enter the Preferences of Firefox.</li>\n<li>Go to Advanced.</li>\n<li>Check \"Submit performance data\" under General - System Defaults.</li>\n</ol>\n\n<p><img src=\"https://i.stack.imgur.com/1FJDq.png\" alt=\"How to submit performance data in Firefox\"></p>\n", "commentCoun...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<ol>\n<li>Enter the Preferences of Firefox.</li>\n<li>Go to Advanced.</li>\n<li>Check \"Submit performance data\" under General - System Defaults.</li>\n</ol>\n\n<p><img src=\"https://i.stack.imgur.com/1FJDq.png\" alt=\"How to submit performance data in Firefox\"></p>\n", "c...
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63732
1
null
2011-09-30T12:43:06.283
5
359
<p>One of the things I really liked about 11.04 was how I could make the Launcher only show when I moved the mouse to a corner. In 11.10 Unity-2D the Launcher shows every time my mouse goes against the left edge of the screen--this results in the Launcher always sliding out when I don't want it to.</p> <p>I tried inst...
25943
null
null
2011-10-25T23:26:28.877
How do I prevent Unity-2D Launcher from showing when I touch left edge of screen?
[ "launcher", "unity-2d" ]
1
1
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-10-22T20:42:00.743", "id": "80324", "postId": "63732", "score": "1", "text": "Unity 2D is not built over Compiz, so CCSM won't work", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "52" } ]
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Sorry, afaik that is not possible. There are some (very limited) options about the hiding mode of the launcher in the dconf-editor (->com->canonical->unity-2D->launcher).</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p><strong>never hide</strong>; the launcher is always visible. [...]</p></li>\n<li><p><...
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63734
1
64151
2011-09-30T13:01:08.340
8
275842
<p>I have an ASUS laptop (ASUS X53S series) and I want to adjust the volume by using the <kbd>FN</kbd> key and <kbd>F10</kbd> (mute), <kbd>F11</kbd> (vol down), <kbd>F12</kbd> (vol up). </p> <p>Also <kbd>F9</kbd> key is not working as well(this is for enabling/disabling the touchpad).</p> <p>I have seen <a href="http...
18368
-1
2017-04-13T12:24:13.887
2015-04-11T07:59:39.883
How to use(/enable) FN keys to adjust volume at my asus laptop?
[ "keyboard", "laptop", "shortcut-keys", "volume-control" ]
3
1
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-10-03T07:23:20.737", "id": "73514", "postId": "63734", "score": "0", "text": "Have you tried going to Keyboard Shortcuts and set the desired as a shortcut?", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "13884" } ]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I had the same problem with my ASUS K53E. </p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo apt-get install git\n\ngit clone git://git.iksaif.net/acpi4asus-dkms.git\n\ncd acpi4asus-dkms \n\nmake \n\nsudo make install\n\nsudo modprobe asus-nb-wmi \n</code></pre>\n\n<p>After every kernel update the above will...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I had the same problem with my ASUS K53E. </p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo apt-get install git\n\ngit clone git://git.iksaif.net/acpi4asus-dkms.git\n\ncd acpi4asus-dkms \n\nmake \n\nsudo make install\n\nsudo modprobe asus-nb-wmi \n</code></pre>\n\n<p>After every kernel update the ab...
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63739
1
90018
2011-09-30T13:37:38.283
10
34337
<p>the question is simple: how to set up an sstp vpn connection in ubuntu 11.04?<br> as of this moment I haven't been able to find a way to make an sstp vpn connection. </p>
19755
19755
2011-12-23T16:48:11.720
2016-05-18T16:46:43.447
How to set up an sstp vpn connection?
[ "vpn" ]
2
1
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-09-30T19:51:19.507", "id": "73224", "postId": "63739", "score": "0", "text": "I've just found [sstp-client](http://sstp-client.sourceforge.net/), I haven't test yet, but it may help :)", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "5034" } ]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You can give a try as described here, installing by yourself two programs, sstp-client and its network-manager support: </p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https://serverfault.com/questions/256180/ubuntu-connect-to-sstp-vpn\">https://serverfault.com/questions/256180/ubuntu-connect-to-sstp-vpn</a> <...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You can give a try as described here, installing by yourself two programs, sstp-client and its network-manager support: </p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https://serverfault.com/questions/256180/ubuntu-connect-to-sstp-vpn\">https://serverfault.com/questions/256180/ubuntu-connect-to-sstp-v...
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63741
1
63766
2011-09-30T13:46:08.000
13
25848
<p>I want to ssh into my account, but I don't want the current version of my .profile login script to be executed. Is there a way to log in without running .profile?</p> <p><em>(Disclaimer: I found a work-around which I posted below, but I wonder if there's a better answer)</em></p>
2565
null
null
2011-09-30T20:31:37.163
Can I ssh into my account without invoking .profile?
[ "ssh", ".profile" ]
3
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You can run the followin command:</p>\n\n<pre><code>ssh -t user@host bash --noprofile\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>where <code>-t</code> option to <code>ssh</code> is to force <em>tty</em> allocation.</p>\n", "commentCount": "1", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2019-03-20T16:3...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>This is what I ended up doing:</p>\n\n<pre><code>scp me@machine:.profile .\n# Fix .profile\nscp .profile me@machine:.\nssh me@machine\n</code></pre>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 3.0", "cre...
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63743
1
null
2011-09-30T13:49:53.200
18
16309
<p>I would like to enable a system that can respond to user voice commands and run scripts according to the verbal command GIVEN. </p> <p>Ideally, I would like for the computer to be listening constantly. </p> <p>Once it hears the buzz word "Computer" it will activate and listen for commands for 10 seconds (or so). <...
10679
114636
2015-11-24T02:04:06.647
2020-06-07T19:33:56.210
Voice control over desktop environment
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4
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<h2><a href=\"https://wiki.gnome.org/action/show/Attic/GnomeVoiceControl\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">Gnome-Voice-Control</a></h2>\n\n<p>Developed as part of Google Summer of Code 2007, this was an idea to develop some features that will improve the usability in the Gnome Deskt...
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63746
1
63756
2011-09-30T14:11:04.650
0
856
<p>I'm doing some performance test for apps in Ubuntu. Is there a nice way (or an application) to measure the CPU usage of a <strong>single app</strong>?</p> <p>I would be great if it was also possible to create charts of CPU usage over time, but that's not a necessity.</p>
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null
2011-09-30T19:40:28.827
How to measure single app CPU usage over time?
[ "software-recommendation", "performance", "cpu-load", "cpu" ]
2
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You could try using <code>top | grep &lt;application-name&gt;</code>, gives you a bunch of stats including CPU usage in percent.</p>\n\n<p>Example: The output while monitoring the application <em>clementine</em> using <code>top</code>, the column with numbers 8's, 9's and a single 22...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You could try using <code>top | grep &lt;application-name&gt;</code>, gives you a bunch of stats including CPU usage in percent.</p>\n\n<p>Example: The output while monitoring the application <em>clementine</em> using <code>top</code>, the column with numbers 8's, 9's and a s...
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63749
1
63817
2011-09-30T14:20:38.833
2
595
<p>I use Gnome and Xfce sessions, but whereas in Gnome I have application shortcuts on the panel, in Xfce I prefer having application launchers on the desktop. </p> <p>I don't need the desktop launcher in Gnome, so I would like to have them hidden in the Ubuntu Classic session. I tried to append the <code>OnlyShowIn=X...
10446
3037
2012-01-25T19:01:24.727
2012-01-25T19:01:24.727
How to show desktop application launchers only in a certain desktop environment?
[ "gnome", "xfce" ]
1
1
CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>The <em>OnlyShowIn</em> tag controls what launchers appear in menus. The launchers themselves (eg 'firefox.desktop') are just files and will appear in their relevant folders regardless of your desktop environment.</p>\n\n<p>To prevent Nautilus from showing files (and thus, launchers)...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>The <em>OnlyShowIn</em> tag controls what launchers appear in menus. The launchers themselves (eg 'firefox.desktop') are just files and will appear in their relevant folders regardless of your desktop environment.</p>\n\n<p>To prevent Nautilus from showing files (and thus, la...
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63759
1
null
2011-09-30T15:48:27.707
0
660
<p>im using natty and when my computer is on AC power it gets very hot (no independent graphic card). But when im with only battery, the machine itself is quite cool.</p> <p>I've just tried sometime on the power management but seems can't tune my computer cooler when with ac power, as i does on battery.</p> <p>Any su...
11785
235
2011-09-30T16:00:54.690
2011-09-30T16:00:54.690
Why does my laptop get too hot when the AC power is plugged in?
[ "power-management" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
[]
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>One of the known bugs of Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal is the power consumption increase and resulting heat. It is caused by the Linux Kernel 2.6.28. Upgrading to Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot when it gets released should solve the problem.</p>\n\n<p>Source: </p>\n\n<blockquote>\n...
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63760
1
64305
2011-09-30T15:50:16.593
2
824
<p>Jupiter is a powersaving applet, which can switch between maximum power, high power and save power. Definitely it does more than just setting the CPU speed, as the recommendations of powertop change at least when in High Power mode or Save Power mode. The main page of Jupiter claims that kernel settings are tweaked ...
17610
null
null
2014-07-22T06:39:20.667
How does Jupiter work
[ "jupiter", "power-management" ]
1
1
CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I just grokked the code from sourceforge. It boils down to:</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>display some tray icons based on live data from <code>/proc</code></li>\n<li>access some <code>/sys/devices/</code></li>\n<li>toggle bluetooth, display, wlan, sound via, you guessed it, <code>/sys</code></li...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I just grokked the code from sourceforge. It boils down to:</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>display some tray icons based on live data from <code>/proc</code></li>\n<li>access some <code>/sys/devices/</code></li>\n<li>toggle bluetooth, display, wlan, sound via, you guessed it, <code>/sys</c...
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63763
1
63768
2011-09-30T16:01:48.503
2
1197
<p>my ubuntu setup uses 4 virtual desktops (1 high, 4 accross). As a programmer, I almost always open the same 4 windows in the same configuration, across my 4 virtual desktops:</p> <p>| Firefox | Netbeans IDE | Firefox | Spotify |</p> <p>I am hoping to come up with a single command that will launch each of these pro...
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25863
2012-11-21T22:41:34.597
2012-11-21T22:41:34.597
Command or script to open specific programs to different virtual desktops
[ "command-line", "scripts" ]
1
1
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2016-04-06T13:29:17.200", "id": "1125831", "postId": "63763", "score": "0", "text": "Perhaps future users will find my [script](http://askubuntu.com/a/754431/295286) somewhat useful", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "295286" } ]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Do you use Compiz? Gnome Shell?</p>\n\n<p>If you use Compiz, install \"compizconfig-settings-manager\":</p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>Then open CompizConfig Settings Manager, enable the \"Place Windows\" plugin, then click i...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Do you use Compiz? Gnome Shell?</p>\n\n<p>If you use Compiz, install \"compizconfig-settings-manager\":</p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>Then open CompizConfig Settings Manager, enable the \"Place Windows\" plugin, then...
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user25600
63765
1
63771
2011-09-30T16:08:04.977
3
685
<p>I want to create a quicklist for Ubuntu Tweak on my Unity launcher, but I'm having trouble getting started. Can anyone help?</p>
25957
235
2011-09-30T16:16:39.303
2012-03-25T21:37:42.527
How do I create a quicklist for Ubuntu Tweak?
[ "unity", "quicklists" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>The newest versions of Ubuntu Tweak now have a couple of command line parameters which you could exploit to create a quicklist.</p>\n\n<p>By default - ubuntu-tweak has already a quicklist for various features:</p>\n\n<p><img src=\"https://i.stack.imgur.com/Nex9N.png\" alt=\"enter ima...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>The newest versions of Ubuntu Tweak now have a couple of command line parameters which you could exploit to create a quicklist.</p>\n\n<p>By default - ubuntu-tweak has already a quicklist for various features:</p>\n\n<p><img src=\"https://i.stack.imgur.com/Nex9N.png\" alt=\"e...
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63767
1
79587
2011-09-30T16:46:05.907
45
228823
<p>How to restart window manager so that styles (or whatever) are restored?</p> <p>After doing <code>/etc/init.d/networking stop</code> they feel completely broken.</p> <p>I have reinstalled lightdm. I have restarted lightdm. Nothing seems to help.</p> <p>Is there a command line tool to reconfigure lightdm with?</p>
18625
527764
2021-04-01T04:44:15.690
2021-04-01T04:44:15.690
How do I restart the window manager?
[ "window-manager" ]
7
2
CC BY-SA 4.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You may need to restart your display manager to fix your problem. </p>\n\n<h2>11.04 and earlier.</h2>\n\n<pre><code>sudo service gdm restart\n</code></pre>\n\n<h2>Ubuntu 11.10 and newer.</h2>\n\n<pre><code>sudo service lightdm restart\n</code></pre>\n\n<p><code>lightdm</code> replac...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Try the following:</p>\n\n<pre><code>setsid unity\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>If that doesn't work, try restarting X. <strong>Note that this will crash everything:</strong></p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo service gdm restart\n</code></pre>\n", "commentCount": "2", "comments": [ ...
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63772
1
63775
2011-09-30T17:18:42.270
8
268
<p>I want to develop python apps with aptana, I really love this editor.</p> <p>Is possible to develop python apps with quickly + aptana or only quickly + gedit?</p>
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235
2011-10-04T14:08:20.673
2012-04-08T21:11:28.477
Can I use aptana with Quickly?
[ "python", "quickly", "application-development" ]
2
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Quickly respects the $EDITOR variable, so if you set your editor to be Aptana then <code>quickly edit</code> will just fire that up for you. </p>\n\n<p>There is also an environment variable just for this:</p>\n\n<pre><code>export QUICKLY_EDITOR=aptana\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>Then do <co...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Quickly respects the $EDITOR variable, so if you set your editor to be Aptana then <code>quickly edit</code> will just fire that up for you. </p>\n\n<p>There is also an environment variable just for this:</p>\n\n<pre><code>export QUICKLY_EDITOR=aptana\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>The...
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63774
1
null
2011-09-30T17:34:53.273
0
941
<p>Just installed Ubuntu One into my SonyEricsson, I run Android 2.2 on that device. The Problem is to log into Ubuntu One, I tried both WiFi and 3g-net. But Ubuntu One only says that "Service Unavailable" I run Ubuntu 11.04 on both Laptop and Desktop and only problem I have there is syncronisation of bookmarks in Fire...
25962
null
null
2012-12-26T23:36:04.520
Can't log into Ubuntu One for Android
[ "android" ]
1
1
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2012-12-26T23:02:09.497", "id": "288358", "postId": "63774", "score": "0", "text": "This also worked for me, but for step 3) I had to manually set the time wrong, then check automatic, and restart the phone before having success at step 4.", "userDisplayName": null, "u...
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Please try the following:</p>\n\n<ol>\n<li>device > Settings > Manage applications > Ubuntu One Files > Force close, Clear app data</li>\n<li>device > Settings > Accounts &amp; sync > remove the Ubuntu account</li>\n<li>device > Settings > Date &amp; time > Automatic -- check...
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63777
1
null
2011-09-30T17:52:25.707
2
2708
<p>I decided to give Ubuntu a chance on my laptop (actually, it's a netbook). This netbook is capable of 7 hours battery life on Windows 7 and I only get around 3 hours with Ubuntu. I'm a newbie, but I think that the default power management in Ubuntu is no good.</p> <p>So, my question is, what's the best way to optim...
25963
235
2011-11-07T04:34:02.967
2011-11-07T04:34:02.967
What's the best way to optimize power management?
[ "power-management" ]
2
3
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-09-30T18:04:02.390", "id": "73197", "postId": "63777", "score": "1", "text": "What version of ubuntu? what graphics card do you have? Are you using any additional graphics drivers? Do you use any special grub boot options?", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "1...
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Try <a href=\"http://packages.ubuntu.com/search?keywords=powertop\" rel=\"nofollow\"><code>powertop</code></a>.</p>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Install it.</li>\n<li>Open a terminal and run it.</li>\n</ol>\n\n<p>See <a href=\"http://tombuntu.com/index.php/2008/09/09/reduce-power-usage-with-...
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null
2012-03-04T10:08:57.970
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63779
1
null
2011-09-30T17:53:40.047
2
1463
<p>Ok here is a thing i want use Ubuntu as media center with my 42" Plasma TV connected with HDMI</p> <blockquote> <p><em>first i installed windows and all worked fine HDMI port worked fine with movies but u know windows sometimes it works sometimes it updates in middle of movie and then restart itself or network j...
25965
3037
2011-10-09T21:20:48.583
2011-10-09T21:20:48.583
Can't boot when HDMI is plugged in?
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1
1
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-09-30T20:18:14.117", "id": "73234", "postId": "63779", "score": "0", "text": "Plug in a VGA monitor in parallel to your display - it should boot then and let you analyse more.", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "23382" } ]
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>I plugged in VGA monitor and then i sow that Ubuntu is booting in console mode without GUI also i cant see anything:</p>\n\n<p><img src=\"https://i.stack.imgur.com/aZ9aB.jpg\" alt=\"enter image description here\"></p>\n\n<p>I can login but i cant see nothing and when i unplug...
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63781
1
null
2011-09-30T17:12:11.990
1
380
<p>I installed a wubi on my optiplex gx 620 recently on top of a windows xp. But after using it for about two weeks, I notice that the software update can never be carried out again. Every time I log in the system reminds me to do updates, but when I press the update button it flashes out a temporary message box (for a...
25972
235
2011-09-30T21:34:36.217
2011-09-30T21:34:36.217
Cannot install updates on wubi
[ "wubi" ]
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4
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-09-30T17:15:42.283", "id": "73203", "postId": "63781", "score": "1", "text": "belongs on ubuntu", "userDisplayName": "Daniel A. White", "userId": null }, { "creationDate": "2011-09-30T18:17:05.453", "id": "73207", "postId": "63781", "score": "0...
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Open the dash and type <em>update manager</em> will display your Update Manager. Click the Settings button (bottom left)</p>\n\n<p><img src=\"https://i.stack.imgur.com/ecgqd.png\" alt=\"enter image description here\"></p>\n\n<p>You can set the frequency of updates and well a...
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user437441
63782
1
147410
2011-09-30T18:09:04.170
14
133235
<p>I'm setting up an Ubuntu 11.04 server VM for use as a database server. It would make everyone's lives easier if we could have folks login using windows credentials and perhaps even make the machine work with the current AD-driven security we've got elsewhere. </p> <p>The first leg of this was really easy to accompl...
24236
24236
2011-09-30T18:39:05.497
2021-11-18T13:46:29.363
Add AD Domain user to sudoers from the command line
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0
CC BY-SA 3.0
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I encounter this problem and here's my solution:</p>\n\n<p>Edit <code>/etc/sudoers</code>: with the following entries</p>\n\n<p>First check aduser using command id </p>\n\n<pre><code>#id &lt;AD user&gt;( #id domain\\\\aduser01 )\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>Results on mine:</p>\n\n<pre><code...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>The best information I could find on the subject is here:</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.mail-archive.com/likewise-open-discuss@lists.likewisesoftware.com/msg00572.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.mail-archive.com/likewise-open-discuss@lists.likewisesoftware.com/msg00572.ht...
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63786
1
63790
2011-09-30T18:27:28.580
2
420
<p>Ubuntu Software Center does not recognize my net connection when I connect using wvdial, which I often do (even though Network-Manager works). </p> <p>Is this a bug? If so, where do I file a bug report for this?</p> <p>Regards,<br /> Santanu</p>
25968
null
null
2011-11-22T18:39:46.477
Is this a Ubuntu Software Center Bug: Net connection not available
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1
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>If any other application can connect to the Internet and Ubuntu Software Center cannot, then definitely something is wrong with it. Do report this bug, even if the bug is somewhere else (for example: in the wvdial, or in some system's network settings), the developers will help you d...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>If any other application can connect to the Internet and Ubuntu Software Center cannot, then definitely something is wrong with it. Do report this bug, even if the bug is somewhere else (for example: in the wvdial, or in some system's network settings), the developers will he...
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63791
1
63795
2011-09-30T18:34:30.630
2
106
<p>I have a headless ubuntu server acting as a fileserver (samba and ssh) and sometimes virtualbox host. It is currently running from a USB drive, since all hard drive slots on the motherboard are occupied.</p> <p>Since any OS can be rather write happy, and flash memory drives have limited write lifespan , I want to m...
2555
null
null
2011-09-30T19:09:49.267
Which folders are often written to, and how can I mount those folders on a separate drive?
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1
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>The <a href=\"http://www.pathname.com/fhs/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Filesystem Hierarchy Standard</a> specifies:</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n <p>/var contains variable data files</p>\n</blockquote>\n\n<p>So moving <code>/var</code> should have the biggest impact.</p>\n\n<p>If you have enough RAM...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>The <a href=\"http://www.pathname.com/fhs/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Filesystem Hierarchy Standard</a> specifies:</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n <p>/var contains variable data files</p>\n</blockquote>\n\n<p>So moving <code>/var</code> should have the biggest impact.</p>\n\n<p>If you have en...
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63796
1
63799
2011-09-30T19:10:35.610
13
32907
<p>When reporting a bug from a crash, the bug is made private and a file called CoreDump.gz. The Bug Triage documentation says the following:</p> <blockquote> <p>If the crash still has a CoreDump.gz attachment, then it was not possible to automatically get a fully symbolic stack trace and check for duplicates.</...
4902
24694
2012-05-10T02:28:28.813
2012-05-10T02:28:28.813
How do I view CoreDump file?
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1
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Coredump.gz is the (compressed) memory accessible by the program that crashed. It is a binary file. Coredumps are a treasure trove, with all sorts of private data to be mined.</p>\n\n<p>Coredumps can be viewed by running 'gdb': </p>\n\n<pre><code>gdb --core=mycoredump\n</code></pre>\...
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63798
1
null
2011-09-30T19:23:26.000
2
2194
<p>After running sudo apt-get update &amp;&amp; sudo apt-get upgrade, I am shown this message in the terminal:</p> <p>Package configuration</p> <pre><code>Configuring sysv-rc Unable to migrate to dependency-based boot system Tests have determined that problems in the boot system exist whic...
25972
4203
2011-09-30T22:16:58.043
2011-09-30T22:42:45.883
LSB error messages when running an upgrade
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>You need to remove --purge all those packages and try again the <code>sudo apt-get update &amp;&amp; sudo apt-get upgrade</code></p>\n\n<p>That will do the trick.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY...
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63805
1
63807
2011-09-30T20:02:54.750
0
1349
<p>I went to ubuntu's main site and downloaded the latest LTS version 11.04.</p> <p>Now I'm trying to install varnish on it, and following the steps on the downloads page for Ubuntu I added the new repo but it has /natty/ in the url, and when I try and to an apt-get update I noticed there is a 404 error since that url...
6649
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2011-09-30T21:28:29.453
2014-06-16T20:46:18.747
What version of varnish should I run on 11.04?
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CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-09-30T20:13:39.367", "id": "73233", "postId": "63805", "score": "0", "text": "actually 8.04 is still LTS for servers and so is 10.04.", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "10698" } ]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>The current LTS is version 10.04 - not 11.04.</p>\n\n<p>The repo you have indicated only has packages for 10.04.</p>\n\n<p>However - you dont need the external repository in your question. You also dont need to reinstall the LTS unless you want the 5 years support rather than the 18...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>See <a href=\"https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases</a>, Ubuntu 10.04 is the current LTS version. 11.04 is the current supported stable version for which support will end in October 2012. The 10.04 LTS version is supported till A...
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63813
1
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2011-09-30T20:47:10.323
0
455
<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/47906/recompile-all-packages-and-trigger-on-updates">Recompile all packages and trigger on updates</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>What's easiest way of to rebuild a package in Debian/Ubuntu using a specific set of <code...
25732
-1
2017-04-13T12:23:44.520
2011-09-30T20:50:10.137
Easy Native Package Rebuild
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0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Oops, I just discovered <a href=\"https://askubuntu.com/questions/47906/recompile-all-packages-and-trigger-on-updates\">this other</a> question! Seems to be exactly the thing I am looking for.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null...
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2011-09-30T21:14:48.020
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63816
1
null
2011-09-30T20:59:37.270
9
5330
<p>After re-installation of Natty, I had lost ability to create bootable USB drive with Startup Disk Creator. </p> <p>When I tried to add an <code>.iso</code> image into (through the button <kbd>Other</kbd>), nothing happend.</p> <p>Disk Creator won't add the source CD image. </p> <p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur....
20809
155835
2015-02-05T12:45:11.117
2015-02-05T12:45:11.117
I can't create bootable USB drive with Startup Disk Creator
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4
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-09-30T21:20:07.480", "id": "73249", "postId": "63816", "score": "6", "text": "Use Unetbootin.", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "4203" }, { "creationDate": "2011-10-01T01:53:27.327", "id": "73275", "postId": "63816", "score": "0", "text"...
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>I have read that a 2GB flash drive is now minimum for a Live install.\nI have not confirmed this.</p>\n\n<p>Alternatly you can boot the 712 MB Ubuntu iso image using grub2.\nMultiBootUSB has script for doing this.</p>\n", "commentCount": "1", "comments": [ { ...
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63818
1
63821
2011-09-30T21:20:27.153
7
7885
<p>I want to see some videos that are composed of one .smil file and two .rm files. (the .smil says to play the two videos at the same time)</p> <p>If I try to play the .smil, Totem player starts but shows me just one of the two .rm, so it's not useful.</p> <p>I used to play them with reaplayer, but I seen that is no...
19079
null
null
2011-10-03T07:39:07.777
How can I play .smil videos?
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1
2
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-09-30T21:40:17.590", "id": "73255", "postId": "63818", "score": "0", "text": "Does VLC play them?", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "4203" }, { "creationDate": "2011-10-01T18:11:05.260", "id": "73323", "postId": "63818", "score": "1", "...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You will have to choose one because I haven't got much experience with it but here is a list of capable players for .smil files: <a href=\"http://www.w3.org/AudioVideo/#SMIL\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.w3.org/AudioVideo/#SMIL</a></p>\n\n<p>Apparently <a href=\"http://www.ambulantpl...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You will have to choose one because I haven't got much experience with it but here is a list of capable players for .smil files: <a href=\"http://www.w3.org/AudioVideo/#SMIL\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.w3.org/AudioVideo/#SMIL</a></p>\n\n<p>Apparently <a href=\"http://www.am...
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63820
1
63832
2011-09-30T21:46:40.023
0
77
<p>How do you change the highligter for files? Don't know how you do this. I do know how it happened. How do I change it back to orange? SEE IMAGE AND ASK ME QUESTIONS. Also I am using 11.10.<img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/7Nim9.png" alt="s"></p>
14748
14748
2011-09-30T23:02:48.387
2011-09-30T23:17:36.430
How do you change the highligter for files?
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1
5
CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>This a change in the theme or the color scheme. You must either edit it, or use a different one.</p>\n", "commentCount": "1", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-10-01T00:18:21.240", "id": "73268", "postId": "63832", "score": "0", "text": "Can'...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>This a change in the theme or the color scheme. You must either edit it, or use a different one.</p>\n", "commentCount": "1", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-10-01T00:18:21.240", "id": "73268", "postId": "63832", "score": "0...
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63824
1
63867
2011-09-30T22:24:18.937
39
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<p>Is there a way to set a specific TTF font to be used on the console? (I believe you might have to convert it to a bitmap font?)</p> <p>If it needs to be converted, what tools can I use to do the conversion? Otherwise, how do I pick Ubuntu Monospace for my console font?</p> <p>(I already have the Ubuntu Monospace f...
9308
7702
2011-10-01T11:28:56.890
2023-09-14T21:10:01.807
Can I change the Linux console (Ctrl+Alt+F1) font to Ubuntu Mono?
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2
1
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-09-30T22:32:27.583", "id": "73262", "postId": "63824", "score": "0", "text": "On 11.04 Appearence>Fonts>Last option, it has to be a Monospace font. Or using gconf-editor: desktop/interface/monospace_font_name.", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "4203" } ]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>By <a href=\"https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-typeface-interest/+join\">joining the font beta testing team</a>, the PPA details given in the sign-up email let you enable a Personal Package Archive that contains:</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><code>fonts-ubuntu-font-family-console</code> <em>(\"Ubunt...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>By <a href=\"https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-typeface-interest/+join\">joining the font beta testing team</a>, the PPA details given in the sign-up email let you enable a Personal Package Archive that contains:</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><code>fonts-ubuntu-font-family-console</code> <em>...
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63831
1
null
2011-09-30T23:03:54.583
2
617
<p>I'm making an application using UbunuOne REST API in order to upload files to the Ubuntu storage service. <a href="https://one.ubuntu.com/developer/files/store_files/cloud/#put_apifile_storagev1-directorycontent_path-filenameext-or-apifile_storagev1-filecontent_path" rel="nofollow">file storage API</a></p> <p>I can...
25981
9781
2012-05-14T17:33:02.527
2012-05-14T17:33:02.527
Ubuntu one API file upload maximum size
[ "application-development", "development", "storage", "ubuntu-one-api" ]
2
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>I've just checked that It's not a size problem. It's a time problem, using a faster connection, I achieved to upload the 90Mb File, but when I tried to upload a 220Mb file, I've had the same problem as with the slower connection.</p>\n\n<p>It seems that the server waits for a...
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63834
1
188127
2011-09-30T23:36:34.277
9
18758
<h1>Goal</h1> <p>I am trying to write a simple device driver on Ubuntu. I want to do this using Eclipse (or a better IDE that is suitable for driver programming). Here is the code:</p> <pre><code>#include &lt;linux/module.h&gt; static int __init hello_world( void ) { printk( &quot;hello world!\n&quot; ); return 0;...
25983
-1
2020-06-12T14:37:07.210
2015-09-30T07:20:13.533
Writing a "Hello World" Device Driver for kernel 2.6 using Eclipse
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4
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I'm in almost same position with you. Following <a href=\"http://wiki.eclipse.org/HowTo_use_the_CDT_to_navigate_Linux_kernel_source\">this</a> istructions I have had success with building kernel itself, and a single module. </p>\n\n<p>I added three steps (40~42) to main article to ma...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>If you want to do driver development with eclipse, you will have to do it the other way round. </p>\n\n<p>You will need to catch up on automake, autogen, pkg-config and so on, create an autotools project and import it into eclipse. The eclipse-cdt should offer this otherwise ...
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63837
1
63913
2011-10-01T00:21:04.607
11
45517
<p>How to change the color themes in gnome 3? Anyone? (Note using 11.10)</p>
14748
158442
2018-11-17T13:11:15.370
2018-11-17T13:11:15.370
How to change the color themes in gnome 3?
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4
4
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-10-01T00:30:12.453", "id": "73269", "postId": "63837", "score": "0", "text": "Hi, I may not understand question properly. However if you are looking for theme tab -- then install gnome-tweak-tool and try it.", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "22272" }, { ...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You have to directly edit the theme. The themes are located under /usr/share/themes. For the Adwaita theme, the colors are declared in the gtk.css file.</p>\n", "commentCount": "3", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2012-11-07T15:25:27.930", "id": "265391", "...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You have to directly edit the theme. The themes are located under /usr/share/themes. For the Adwaita theme, the colors are declared in the gtk.css file.</p>\n", "commentCount": "3", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2012-11-07T15:25:27.930", "id":...
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63841
1
null
2011-10-01T02:32:17.330
3
3776
<p>I have a problem in getting the NVIDIA card to load. I get the classic "no screens" found. I've even forced it to used "ConnectedMonitor" DFP-0 for my laptop screen.</p> <p>I suspect that something is wrong with my settings that will recognize my flat panel. My NVIDIA drivers do not see it and then Optimus kicks...
25989
235
2011-10-01T04:20:07.850
2012-04-22T23:55:19.767
Nvidia NVS 4200M Problems on Lenovo T420S
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1
2
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2012-01-17T15:50:47.613", "id": "125873", "postId": "63841", "score": "0", "text": "Why do you specify the bus id of the intel card for Device1? I've just got my nvidia card to work on a dell latitude e6520 with an external monitor; the nvidia settings manager specified the nv...
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>I don't have your hardware , but i get the same issues on my laptop with two graphic cards.</p>\n\n<p>In my case its was caused by the fact that the other card is not connected to my internal laptop monitor( it can only be connected to one graphic card at a time. If you're un...
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63844
1
63845
2011-10-01T03:02:57.947
3
1049
<p>I installed Ubuntu 11.10 and then after that, I upgraded my Lubuntu 10.10 to 11.04. The grub2 initiated through the installation overwrote the grub written by Ubuntu. After that, I can't find any boot entries leading to Ubuntu or Windows 7 in the grub menu. How do I recover the grub2 which has all the menus?</p> <p...
25798
18887
2011-10-01T03:52:27.183
2011-10-01T03:52:27.183
How to recover grub2?
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1
CC BY-SA 3.0
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Just boot into Lubuntu and from the command line:</p>\n\n<pre><code>update-grub2\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>Check the output from the command and make sure all your distros are there. <br />\nIf not then try:</p>\n\n<pre><code>grub-install /dev/sda\nupdate-grub2\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>More i...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Just boot into Lubuntu and from the command line:</p>\n\n<pre><code>update-grub2\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>Check the output from the command and make sure all your distros are there. <br />\nIf not then try:</p>\n\n<pre><code>grub-install /dev/sda\nupdate-grub2\n</code></pre>\n\n<...
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63846
1
72166
2011-10-01T04:23:37.943
3
519
<p>There is a lot of devices with a single-touch screen and the Oneiric Unity has no always-visible Dash icon. So, how can I get it without keyboard providing that moving pointer to the edge is almost impossible on the majority of resistive touchscreens?</p> <p>One way I know of is to use <code>easystroke</code> with ...
20275
-1
2017-04-13T12:23:09.180
2013-06-15T11:10:23.253
What is the easiest way to launch Dash with a single-touch screen and auto-hidden launcher?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Just set your launcher to be always-visible:</p>\n\n<p>'CompizConfig Settings Manager' (CCSM) >> Category: Desktop >>\n 'Ubuntu Unity Plugin' >> Behavior >> Hide Launcher: Never</p>\n\n<p>I have already set this, as I did not like the disappearing / windowing re-sizing of the defaul...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>If you have a keyboard, hit the Windows/Super button.</p>\n", "commentCount": "2", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-10-10T10:02:26.817", "id": "74759", "postId": "64235", "score": "0", "text": "Thanks, but that is the...
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2011-10-01T06:31:33.857
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<p>I have tried multiple locations, but with no luck of finding where was it added:</p> <ul> <li><strong>.bashrc</strong></li> <li><strong>.bash_profile</strong></li> <li><strong>/etc/profile</strong></li> <li><strong>/etc/environment</strong></li> <li><strong>.profile</strong></li> </ul> <p>When I do <code>echo $JDK...
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2014-01-31T20:47:13.277
2014-01-31T20:47:13.277
When I type in terminal: export JDK_HOME="/usr/lib/jvm/java-6-sun/", where does it get stored?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p><code>export</code> only stores that variable in RAM. The <code>export</code> keyword just tells your shell to copy that into the environment of any new programs that it runs.</p>\n\n<p>If you want it to be permanent, add that line to the end of <code>~/.bashrc</code></p>\n", "comm...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p><code>export</code> only stores that variable in RAM. The <code>export</code> keyword just tells your shell to copy that into the environment of any new programs that it runs.</p>\n\n<p>If you want it to be permanent, add that line to the end of <code>~/.bashrc</code></p>\n",...
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2011-10-01T07:27:04.383
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<p>I have been using Oneiric since beta 1 release. After yesterday's update unity has stopped appearing. I did update a few minutes back too, but still it's not working with my default account. Surprisingly it works with 'Guest' login and a new administrator type account which I am using now. In my default account I am...
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2011-10-01T14:10:15.210
Unity not working in default user account
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[ { "creationDate": "2011-10-02T15:44:56.983", "id": "73415", "postId": "63850", "score": "1", "text": "For me, Unity start working for updated user profile after deletion of ~/.gconf/compiz-1 and ~/.gconf/compizconfig-1", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "2026" }, { "creationDat...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I might have been in the same situation. What had happened for me yesterday (after updating) is that for some reason the Unity plugin was disabled due to keyboard shortcut conflicts. I tried unity --reset, but it didn't help.</p>\n\n<p>So here's one thing you could check:</p>\n\n<ol>...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I might have been in the same situation. What had happened for me yesterday (after updating) is that for some reason the Unity plugin was disabled due to keyboard shortcut conflicts. I tried unity --reset, but it didn't help.</p>\n\n<p>So here's one thing you could check:</p>...
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63851
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2011-10-01T08:02:20.140
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<p>I wanted to try the latest version(trial) of Geomatica, Geomatica 2012 on Ubuntu 11.10 beta. When I tried to run the <code>bin</code> file I got a whole list of dependencies. It also seems that it is a RPM package. Instead of going through each entry manually, is there any easy way to search and install a list of de...
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2011-10-01T14:11:00.480
2012-03-22T22:44:13.320
How do I install Geomatica?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Ubuntu uses the debian (.deb) packaging mechanism.</p>\n\n<p>A .rpm is a different packaging mechanism called <em>RPM Package Manager</em> - you cannot install a .rpm directly on a .deb based distro - and visa versa.</p>\n\n<p>Either download the sources themselves and compile the so...
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2011-10-01T08:17:50.720
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<p>my ~/.local/share/desktop-couch/couchdb.html has the wrong values for port, username and password. It seems quite likely that this is due to a reinstall without formatting /home. My Python scripts work well with my desktopcouch, but I would like to use Futon as well. What is the most elegant way of recreating that f...
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2011-10-01T11:42:23.960
Incorrect port, user and password for my futon couchdb.html
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Well, it was really quite simple; just delete the cookies from localhost. (If you have other local webuis running, you might want to manually find the one that points to _utils.) After doing so, the next time you login it will ask for a confirmation and it will remember the username,...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Well, it was really quite simple; just delete the cookies from localhost. (If you have other local webuis running, you might want to manually find the one that points to _utils.) After doing so, the next time you login it will ask for a confirmation and it will remember the u...
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2011-10-01T09:56:48.297
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<p>I have recently installed Nautilus Elementary for which I've read about <a href="http://www.webupd8.org/2011/03/install-nautilus-elementary-2322-in.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">here</a>. I think after this change the problem arised.<br /> Now everytime I log in my account and before clicking any other icons at th...
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2020-06-12T14:37:07.210
2011-10-01T13:59:12.517
Can't have access to the menu of desktop unless I click any icon at the launcher
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You would have to click the Desktop to get the menu to show, and yet it has to do with focus.</p>\n", "commentCount": "1", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-10-03T23:27:02.407", "id": "73672", "postId": "63889", "score": "0", "text": "Why it ...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You would have to click the Desktop to get the menu to show, and yet it has to do with focus.</p>\n", "commentCount": "1", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-10-03T23:27:02.407", "id": "73672", "postId": "63889", "score": "0", ...
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2011-10-01T08:55:39.707
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<p>I am trying to install <code>lm-sensors</code> on ubuntu server 11.04 with the following command <code>sudo apt-get install lm-sensors</code>, but I am getting the following error: </p> <blockquote> <p>Error Package lm-sensors has no installation candidate.</p> </blockquote> <p>I need a program that can show me...
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26101
2011-10-03T13:22:22.747
2011-10-03T13:22:22.747
How do I install lmsensors on a server?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You will need to enable the <em>Universe</em> repository to install the package.</p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo nano /etc/apt/sources.list\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>remove the <em>#</em> from the beginning of the lines that look something like:</p>\n\n<pre><code>deb http://gb.archive.ubuntu.com/u...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>The error shows you may have spelled it wrong. Try the following command</p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo apt-get install lm-sensors\n</code></pre>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 3.0", "creationDate":...
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<p>I have a Sony Bravia LCD television, which is now plugged into my laptop using a VGA cable.</p> <p>I am running an HP Compaq laptop, with a video driver of:</p> <blockquote> <p>00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Mobile 915GM/GMS/910GML Express Graphics Controller (rev 03)</p> </blockquote> <...
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2011-10-02T11:03:48.847
2012-06-23T11:46:00.783
Unknown monitor, intel driver, want to set VGA resolution to widescreen TV
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>From a Google+ discussion from <a href=\"https://plus.google.com/u/1/110927925047838632761/posts\">Dean Wallace</a>:</p>\n\n<p><code>xrandr -q</code> gives you list of modes and displays. The Sony is connected to VGA1 on my setup.</p>\n\n<p><code>cvt 1360 768</code>\noutputs this</p>...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>I don't use multiple monitors, so I can't answer that part of your question. But maybe I can clarify the logic behind the <code>xorg.conf</code> configuration file.</p>\n\n<p>From <code>man xorg.conf</code>:</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n <p>Xorg supports several mechanisms for suppl...
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2011-10-01T11:03:11.167
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<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/97219/how-to-show-desktop-from-command-line">How to &ldquo;show desktop&rdquo; from command line?</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>I was wondering if there was a shell command that minimizes/maximizes all windows.</p> <p...
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2017-04-13T12:23:52.807
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Minimize/Maximize all windows command?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Super-D will minimize/restore all windows.</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.ubuntugeek.com/list-of-ubuntu-unity-keyboard-shortcuts.html\">http://www.ubuntugeek.com/list-of-ubuntu-unity-keyboard-shortcuts.html</a></p>\n", "commentCount": "3", "comments": [ { ...
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2012-01-22T14:47:35.100
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<p>My Shotwell library is ordered by descending date. When I click on a tag in Shotwell, the photos appear in an apparently random order. If I see the sorting options, descending date is selected. I have to select other option, and then go back to descending date, to get the order right.</p> <p>If I then choose anothe...
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2017-04-13T12:23:10.263
2011-10-03T18:38:17.737
Random photo order when selecting a tag
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Great news -- this was already fixed in Shotwell 0.11.2!</p>\n\n<p>More info on the bug report:\n<a href=\"http://redmine.yorba.org/issues/4030\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://redmine.yorba.org/issues/4030</a></p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwned...
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2011-10-01T11:58:27.177
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<p>Ubuntu 11.10 automatically powers down after a period of non-use. For example, I can't leave my computer on over night when I am downloading large files because it shuts down.</p> <p>Is this a bug or is there a setting that addresses this?</p> <p>Thanks, Benjamin</p>
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2011-10-01T12:08:05.717
Ubuntu 11.10 powers down automatically
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[ { "creationDate": "2011-10-05T12:08:11.503", "id": "73973", "postId": "63874", "score": "0", "text": "this was a bug that was fixed with a new gnome-settings-daemon, make sure you're up to date and this should go away.", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "235" } ]
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Open Dash and search for <em>power</em></p>\n\n<p><img src=\"https://i.stack.imgur.com/e8p1f.png\" alt=\"enter image description here\"></p>\n\n<p>Change your options as shown by the arrows.</p>\n\n<p>N.B. since this is a beta - if the above does not work - file a launchpad b...
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2011-10-05T16:53:15.497
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2011-10-01T12:00:44.217
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<p>I'm trying to connect to the cloud CouchDB at ubuntu one, but i always get the following error message:</p> <blockquote> <p>{"error":"unknown_error","reason":"function_clause"}</p> </blockquote> <p>I tried following requests:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="https://couchdb.one.ubuntu.com/u%2F8e4%2F437%2F554355%2...
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2011-10-01T18:52:22.750
howto access ubuntu one CouchDB
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Maybe you need a authentication</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https://username:password@couchdb.one.ubuntu.com/xxxxxxxxx\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://username:password@couchdb.one.ubuntu.com/xxxxxxxxx</a></p>\n", "commentCount": "1", "comments": [ { "creationDate": ...
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<p>I searched for 3D game engine scriptable in lua language. I found some where cafu engine is looks good. What is the best and frequently used 3D game engine(lua language)</p> <p>I found a post here for 3D game engine where openscenegraph and OGRE were mentioned. But both are c++ not lua scriptable. Please help.</p> ...
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2011-10-01T13:55:34.483
2021-01-10T03:28:45.660
3D game engine scriptable in lua
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>don't mean to sound rude or ignorant but maybe you should post you question here since most of the guys here will not have a clue about what you are asking:</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https://gamedev.stackexchange.com/\">https://gamedev.stackexchange.com/</a></p>\n\n<p>Just saying...</p>\n"...
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2011-10-01T12:40:00.203
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<p>I get this message "An exception representing an authentication failure" when trying to sign in on Ubuntu One for Windows for the first time.</p> <p>I can sign in on the web but not in the software. I have tried to exclude it from AV and run it as Administrator and all. Still not getting any results.</p> <p>What t...
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2012-01-13T11:39:48.803
2012-03-28T06:03:44.443
I can't sign in: "An exception representing an authentication failure"
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>There was an issue in the server more or less the time you ask your question. If you try again it should be ok.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 3.0", "creationDate": "2011-10-12T16:30:51....
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2011-10-01T13:16:29.567
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<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/10031/what-is-ubuntu-unity-for-the-desktop">What is &#39;Ubuntu Unity&#39; (for the Desktop)?</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>People seem confused about what Unity actually is. Can you please clarify if it is a desktop e...
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2017-04-13T12:25:03.983
2011-10-01T13:33:42.977
Is Unity a DE, a WM or a Desktop shell
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I am not confused at all. It is a <strong>User Interface = UI</strong>. See this question:</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https://askubuntu.com/questions/10031/what-is-ubuntu-unity-for-the-desktop\">Previously asked question - what is unity</a></p>\n\n<p>and this link extracted from answer to t...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I am not confused at all. It is a <strong>User Interface = UI</strong>. See this question:</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https://askubuntu.com/questions/10031/what-is-ubuntu-unity-for-the-desktop\">Previously asked question - what is unity</a></p>\n\n<p>and this link extracted from ans...
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2011-10-01T14:24:20.280
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<p>I want to make some Virtual IP Addresses for my network adapter or wireless adapter, so that I can connect to network with more than one IP address from one computer or laptop.</p> <p>How can I do it? (I know it's possible ,because one of my friends has done it in university and have more than one - some times till...
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2013-01-23T13:36:40.867
2013-01-23T13:36:40.867
How to make some Virtual IP Address?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Virtual MAC address? I think you mean &quot;virtual IP addresses&quot;. See <code>man 5 interfaces</code>, and follow the documentation links at the very end. On my system, it says:</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>For advice on configuring this package read the Network Configuration c...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Virtual MAC address? I think you mean &quot;virtual IP addresses&quot;. See <code>man 5 interfaces</code>, and follow the documentation links at the very end. On my system, it says:</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>For advice on configuring this package read the Network Configu...
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<p>I have the configuration mentioned in the title. </p> <p><strong>To name the exact problem :</strong> </p> <p>I wanted to be a full Linux convert from windows. Bought very fast laptop but did not check graphics compatibility. Now after installing the proprietary driver from ati (amd) on <strong>Ubuntu 10.10</stron...
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26016
2011-12-15T17:53:50.977
2011-12-15T17:53:50.977
Amd HD 6850M, Acer 7750G driver issues
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I'm happy to tell you that the Catalyst 11.9 is in the Ubuntu respos!\nNow, you can just install it by the \"colsed source drivers\" managger.</p>\n\n<p>Note: It's important, that you'll need a <strong>clean install</strong>! That means must not any previos versions of catalyst is in...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<blockquote>\n<p>For the question 1.</p>\n<p>The newest proprietary driver(<strong>catalyst 11.9</strong>) solves the problem with watermark for AMD 6850M watermark. You can prepare your own fglrx packages with the help of:\n<a href=\"http://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/Ubuntu_Natt...
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2011-10-01T14:00:43.047
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<p>There is a new feature called gnome-online-accounts, which has been introduced in Gnome3 , but its still not integrated into Ubuntu 11.10. Does anyone know how to get this working?</p>
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2011-10-01T14:05:24.437
2011-12-30T19:33:18.167
How to integrate gnome-online-accounts?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I've been looking at this from the perspective of adding support for this in some GNOME Do plugins. <code>gnome-online-accounts</code> is basically a single-sign-on API. It provides a way for applications to get an authentication cookie for the configured online accounts. It does ...
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2011-10-01T14:16:54.640
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<p>Is Logitech HD Webcam C615 supported under Ubuntu? <br> The list of drivers can be found here: <br> <a href="http://www.ideasonboard.org/uvc/">http://www.ideasonboard.org/uvc/</a> <br> But Logitech HD C510 is not on that list and I have that camera and it works great, is it so with HD C615?<br></p>
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2011-10-28T22:49:17.023
2015-09-19T00:34:31.930
Is Logitech HD Webcam C615 supported?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I bought the cammera.<br>\nLet me give you an update. Everyone of thinking of buying this camera on Linux should do so. This is the best thing I've ever seen, full HD 1920x1080 works perfectly 30fps with guvcview. Picture quality is amazing, all working out of the box, just plug and ...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Check out <a href=\"https://askubuntu.com/questions/30050/how-is-logitech-c510-hd-webcam/30201#30201\">my answer</a> to this question.</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/6471\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">This page</a> shows the li...
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2011-10-01T16:13:52.207
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<p>I have set up Ubuntu one on one Windows and one Ubuntu computer. I want to synchronize my files between the Windows and Ubuntu computer. Now I have two folders in the cloud. One Windows folder and one Ubuntu one folder. I would like to merge these folders such that both the Windows and Ubuntu computer both have the ...
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2012-02-23T19:44:08.663
2012-02-23T19:44:08.663
How to sync files from two Operating Systems to a same folder using U1?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>If you add maybe your \"documents\" folder for syncing, which is inside your home folder, Ubuntu One should sync them between Ubuntu and Windows.</p>\n\n<p>However, unfortunatly the Ubuntu one for Windows is english only, so if you do have a german Ubuntu installation, Ubuntu...
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2011-10-01T16:17:38.087
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<p>How can I find out the capabilities of my CDROM device? I've been trying to burn the live CD, but I can't. Ubuntu software says me there is no media in the CD drive. I then used a USB stick, but I'd like to use the CD drive too. Should I try to get a new hardware driver for it, since it does seem to be unable to rec...
26021
18887
2011-10-01T16:38:18.817
2011-10-01T18:07:31.557
Problem while trying to burn Ubuntu Live disc
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>if this is a CD ROM drive like you said, it won't write disks. You can find with <code>sudo lshw</code> and searching for something like below in the answer to find out what is your CD drive:</p>\n\n<pre><code> *-cdrom\n description: DVD-RAM writer\n ...
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63900
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2011-10-01T16:33:42.923
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<p>I'm trying to connect Ubuntu to my TV via a HDMI cable as I do with Windows 7, is this possible and if so how.</p>
26023
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2011-10-01T17:59:42.940
Connecting Ubuntu via a HDMI cable
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>I do it only connecting the cable and switching the notebook display to external monitor (Fn F5 usually). You may have to switch your resolution to something the TV accepts but I think usually HDMI TVs accept a bigger range of resolutions than most monitors.</p>\n\n<p>To have...
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63901
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2011-10-01T17:09:57.777
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<p><strong>Notebook:</strong> Sony Vaio VPC-EH1S0E<br> <strong>Ram:</strong> 4GB<br> <strong>Graphics:</strong> Intel HD3000<br> <strong>Cpu:</strong> Intel Core i5-2410m<br></p> <p>I've got 2 problems:</p> <p>1) i've always the bluetooth on when i boot or reboot. I want to turn it off (i don't use bluetooth)</p> <p...
26024
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2011-10-02T13:56:12.233
Sony Vaio VPC-EH1S0E bluetooth and num lock
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>There are two AskUbuntu Questions with good answers which should look at to resolve your query:</p>\n\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https://askubuntu.com/questions/781/how-do-you-start-up-in-the-login-screen-with-num-lock-on\">How do you start-up in the login screen with Num Lock on?<...
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63917
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2011-10-01T20:35:30.487
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<p>I know this could sound like a silly question.</p> <p>But I have always wondered what the free space on a Ubuntu partition should be!</p> <p>With should be I mean how much do I need free to be able to run everything as smoothly as possible and get the best amount of speed form my computer. </p> <ul> <li>Is it 10%...
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2011-10-01T20:41:08.310
2011-10-05T22:51:41.067
How much free space should I have on my hdd?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Well. It varies... </p>\n\n<p>First of all, on *IX all filesystems usually have a reserved space, accessible only to root; nowadays it is 5% of the filesystem size (by default), but can be larger or smaller. If you are running as the superuser, then there is no reserve.</p>\n...
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2012-04-14T10:14:42.340
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2011-10-01T20:56:04.327
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<p>... and other settings in general. I want to change the behavior of the mouse when hover on an icon, it will highlight instead of click (which is available from firs time setup). Also, I enable the effects, which is quite heavy for my machine and I want to turn it off. Where to adjust it?</p> <p>I've just installed...
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2019-05-11T17:11:35.727
How do I access the settings in first time wizard in E17?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>E17/Enlightenment settings are accessed by clicking on the desktop and choosing 'Settings/Settings Panel' from the menu. The help page describing this is on their wiki page here: <a href=\"http://trac.enlightenment.org/e/wiki/Configuration\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://trac.enlightenment...
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63920
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2011-10-01T21:11:22.123
1
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<p>Sure, I could just wait and download it, but I really want to get my hands on it right away. Besides, I don't have a fast connection where i'm currenly living so it could take some time to download. Thanks for your attention. By the way, I know there's a lauching party on a city nearby, but I really don't think I co...
26034
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2011-10-02T04:21:44.397
Is there a way to pre-order a pack of 5 CD/DVDs for the upcoming Ubuntu 11.10?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>You can purchase CDs and DVDs in packs of 5, 20, 100 or 200 from the Canonical Store, but they haven't mentioned anything about pre-order of 11.10 discs. Maybe it'll show up there once 11.10 is released. More info here - <a href=\"http://shop.canonical.com/index.php?cPath=17\...
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2014-07-25T02:02:01.210
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2011-10-01T21:15:10.843
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<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/17381/unity-doesnt-load-no-launcher-no-dash-appears">Unity doesn&#39;t load, no Launcher, no Dash appears</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>I no longer have Unity 3D in Ubuntu 11.10. After <a href="http://ubuntuforums.org...
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2017-04-13T12:23:54.290
2011-11-10T07:06:43.480
Unity 3D doesn't work anymore, just shows a menu on the top
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2012-01-09T22:04:20.047
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2011-10-01T21:19:31.383
2
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<p>There used to be a package webcam-server, but it is no longer there. I would like to be able to view the picture from a Logitech USB webcam in a browser in a different computer in the same network. I have an apache server set up for something else, so port 80 is used. note: the webcam definitely works with my comput...
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17739
2011-10-02T13:43:55.773
2013-02-27T04:55:20.507
How do i set up a webcam server for HTTP?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You can use VLC to capture and stream using all built in tools from the (imba) player:</p>\n\n<p>Have a look here on how to set it up: <a href=\"http://wiki.videolan.org/Simple_Stream_VLC_to_Website\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://wiki.videolan.org/Simple_Stream_VLC_to_Website</a></p>\n", ...
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63923
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2011-10-01T21:25:33.620
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<p>Are there any files in /etc/ or /home/ where the gconf data is actually written to? How can I make these work on a new system (preferably in terminal)?</p> <p>There are standard ways dumping/importing gconf settings in a working distribution; mine is dead now - I'd like to backup/restore the old settings. </p>
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23222
2011-10-02T10:38:46.687
2011-10-02T22:04:08.650
extract gnome gconf settings from external partition
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>If I understand the question you want to copy settings from old system to the new one. In my backup scripts I just copy <code>~/.gconf</code> directory which store all the settings configurable with <code>gconf-editor</code>. That works for me.</p>\n\n<p>There are other directories f...
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63924
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2011-10-01T21:34:03.750
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<p><strong>Problem:</strong> I created 3 DVD's filled with Windows system recovery disks in case I ever have a hardware problem and need to re-install Windows in order to run diagnostic tests. However, I don't want to worry about losing them, so I would like to make backups of the recovery disks as ISO images which I...
25736
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2014-10-04T00:05:22.350
How can I backup Compact Disc media to ISO files on Ubuntu?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Load a CD in the drive so it mounts. Open a command line interface and type 'df -h'</p>\n\n<p>This will display all the mounted drives in your system.</p>\n\n<p>Mine displays the following.</p>\n\n<pre><code>foo@MyBoX:~$ df -h\nFilesystem Size Used Avail Use% Mounted on\n...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Load a CD in the drive so it mounts. Open a command line interface and type 'df -h'</p>\n\n<p>This will display all the mounted drives in your system.</p>\n\n<p>Mine displays the following.</p>\n\n<pre><code>foo@MyBoX:~$ df -h\nFilesystem Size Used Avail Use% Moun...
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63926
1
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2011-10-01T21:45:05.650
3
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<p>I am building a new PC and consider using a ASUS Sabertooth P67 motherboard. I want to install Ubuntu 10.04, as this release is supported to 2013. I have done some research on the web, but I cannot find anything on how well the motherboard works with Ubuntu 10.04.</p> <p>Are anyone using this motherboard that can t...
26039
235
2011-10-02T16:51:58.003
2012-09-11T22:10:12.793
Is Ubuntu 10.04 compatible with ASUS Sabertooth P67 motherboard?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>I've 2 asus mo P-series and all work perfectly :)<br>\nThe bet way to see if it works is to try Ubuntu with live-cd ;)</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 3.0", "creationDate": "2011-10-02T14...
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63929
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2011-10-01T21:58:07.577
5
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<p>Are non-commercial applications going to be published in the Software Center even if a new version of Ubuntu isn't out yet?</p>
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2011-11-27T02:16:28.733
"Stable Release Publishing" part of developer.ubuntu.com?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>As an answer, may I direct you to this link?</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://developer.ubuntu.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Developer for Ubuntu information </a></p>\n\n<p>Note the number <code>3 - Publish link</code>.</p>\n\n<p>I am not sure what you mean by </p>\n\n<blockquote>\n <p>...
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63930
1
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2011-10-01T22:45:57.700
4
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<p>I installed the KDE graphical interface to run alongside GNOME for my 10.10 installation. For the most part, it seems to work well, and the extra eye candy is appealing. However, there is one thing that is bugging me, and that is color inversion.</p> <p>In GNOME, all I have to do is press the <kbd>Win</kbd>-<kbd>...
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81372
2013-12-01T02:52:22.133
2022-02-06T00:01:52.557
How can I invert my display colours under Kubuntu?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Open SystemSettings (from the K &gt; Computer menu). Go to Desktop Effects then in the All Effects tab you'll see the top item in accessibility is &quot;invert&quot;. It should be easy enough, tick the checkbox, set your preferred hotkeys (default Ctrl+Meta+I or Ctrl+Meta+U to change...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Open SystemSettings (from the K &gt; Computer menu). Go to Desktop Effects then in the All Effects tab you'll see the top item in accessibility is &quot;invert&quot;. It should be easy enough, tick the checkbox, set your preferred hotkeys (default Ctrl+Meta+I or Ctrl+Meta+U t...
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63932
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63953
2011-10-02T00:32:47.600
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<p>I recently cloned my hard drive to a new one with an additional 250GB of space (232GiB per Gparted). This has left 232 GiB of unallocated space at the end of the drive that I would like to redistribute amongst the existing partitions. I would like to add some to sda1, some to sda2, etc.. I realize that one can only ...
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2013-10-22T20:59:19.453
Advice on Moving Partitions with Gparted After Cloning Drive to a larger one
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You can move partitions with gparted. Start my moving the swap partition to the end of the drive. Select the parition and click the resize/move button. You can drag it to the end. Click apply to see it happen. This one should be pretty fast.</p>\n\n<p>The moving of the other partitio...
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63933
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2011-10-02T01:48:34.200
3
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<p>My setup is a follows:</p> <ul> <li>19" 1440x900 monitor on my nVidia 460 GTX</li> <li>17" 1280x1024 monitor on the internal nVidia card</li> </ul> <p>Now, I am able to get a xserver running on both monitors, but I am trying to figure out how to get the two monitors to function like they do in windows (where you c...
26043
518562
2016-08-13T21:39:25.703
2016-08-13T21:39:25.703
Can't get Dual Monitors to work on different GPUs
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2013-01-12T08:59:47.043
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2011-10-02T02:27:47.190
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<p>I have an AVI with two audio streams inside. How to play it with MPlayer using the 2nd non-default audio stream?</p>
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2011-10-02T04:56:27.117
How to specify non-default audio stream to MPlayer?
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>To find the audio track ID of the video that you want to play, use this:</p>\n\n<pre><code>mplayer -vo null -ao null -frames 0 -v &lt;filename&gt; | grep aid\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>To play the file using the audio track required, use the track ID that is found with the previous command...
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63939
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2011-10-02T03:50:17.030
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<p>I saw a bunch of other questions here asking about the search results of Unity, but mine is slightly different. Sometimes, when I <em>search for an application in Unity</em>, no search results come up for the application. For any application for that matter. What I usually end up doing is restarting the computer or ...
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2011-10-02T07:00:29.853
2011-10-02T07:00:29.853
Sometimes empty application search results in Unity
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2012-03-02T22:24:59.160
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63940
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2011-10-02T03:59:32.663
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<p>I am running Ubuntu 11.04 with the standard unity configuration. I often work with many PDFs open, using evince as my reader. However, from the small visual preview that ALT-TAB provides, it is hard tell which PDF is which. Is there a any different window selection mechanism which shows the filename of open files?</...
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2012-04-21T13:50:08.697
ALT-TAB showing filenames
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Compiz' Switcher shows window titles. Start using <code>compiz --replace</code>.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 3.0", "creationDate": "2012-04-21T13:50:08.697", "id": "123966", "...
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2013-03-14T15:28:12.853
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63943
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63950
2011-10-02T05:59:48.487
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<p>I accidentally done partial upgrade and there was Gnome3 ppa and broke my unity. After failed attempt to rescue (ppa-purge et al) I decided the only solution was to upgrade to Oneiric beta2 (fresh install is not an option). Now In Natty I was using terminal server client to do remote connection (mostly RDP). I canno...
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2011-10-02T16:33:00.430
2012-01-06T12:52:11.597
Where is the terminal server client (tsclient?)
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I'm using <a href=\"http://remmina.sourceforge.net/\">Remmina</a> from much time and I'm satisfied of it, comparing with tsclient it's modern and easy to save and group connections. I think it will become the standard RDP client.</p>\n\n<p>You can also integrate it in Unity: <a href=...
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63944
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2011-10-02T06:25:23.327
0
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<p>I am using Oneiric Beta 2.</p> <p>Installed it yesterday. Then downloaded 350+ MB of updates and installed it.</p> <p>Then when I tried to auto-mount my drives using Storage manager, I screwed up and the system will boot right up to the Ubuntu Splash screen, then turn off.</p> <p>Anyways planning to reinstall Ubu...
26047
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null
2011-11-28T00:30:28.703
Installing updates from hard drive
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p><code>sudo dpkg -i *.deb</code> will install all the .deb packages on the current directory in to your system.</p>\n\n<p>Open a terminal, change the directory to where you saved your downloaded packages and use the command to install the packages that you previously saved.</p...
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2011-11-27T22:34:15.780
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63947
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2011-10-02T07:05:56.930
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<ol> <li>I can buy cloud space from ubuntu one instead of dropbox, etc .... right?</li> <li>Does buying system76 computers help canonical in anyway?</li> </ol> <p>What else can we do? Please add to this list.</p>
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2011-10-06T10:52:47.150
How can I help Canonical be profitable?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Canonical provides support services that you can use. Check these links for more details:</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://shop.canonical.com/index.php?cPath=21\">Training</a></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://shop.canonical.com/index.php?cPath=41\">Ubuntu Advantage</a></p>\n\n<p><a href=...
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63956
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63959
2011-10-02T09:54:14.967
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<p>I have some iptables rules and a policy that I want to apply to my desktop. Where is the the configuration file that will make these changes permanent?</p> <p>Is there any issues with using iptables and NetworkManager?</p>
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2011-10-02T10:21:00.977
iptables on desktop
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{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>NetworkManager has nothing to do with iptables, although you may run into issues if you're using other firewalling software like <code>ufw</code>. The default ruleset that is applied by <code>iptables-apply</code> is <code>/etc/network/iptables</code>, so let's use that one.</p>\n\n<...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>NetworkManager has nothing to do with iptables, although you may run into issues if you're using other firewalling software like <code>ufw</code>. The default ruleset that is applied by <code>iptables-apply</code> is <code>/etc/network/iptables</code>, so let's use that one.<...
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<p>I have shared a folder on my ext4 drive mounted at <code>/media/data</code> using the GUI. </p> <p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/TV87U.png" alt="enter image description here"></p> <p>Now it appears in my Places -> Network and I'm able to access it, after giving password, at smb://wim-ubuntu/ab/</p> <p>Howe...
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2014-04-28T06:14:38.757
How to access shared files on Ubuntu from a windows machine?
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>On way of doing it is to add the shares in <code>/etc/samba/smb.conf</code>\nwith the following format.</p>\n\n<pre><code>[sharename]\n path = /media/yourshare\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>If you are having problems with login you can allways use this to test if the samba ser...
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2011-10-02T12:21:55.233
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<p>My Banshee Media Player on my laptop deleted all my songs. I pressed "Remove from Library" on one song and it deleted all my songs. How do I get them back? I need help ASAP.</p>
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2011-10-02T14:24:03.367
How do I get my music back on Banshee?
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[ { "creationDate": "2011-10-02T12:36:11.070", "id": "73404", "postId": "63966", "score": "0", "text": "Is this a trick question? Please tells us what you have tried and what did not work. The songs removed from the library are only links to the music files on the hard disk. The song files are sti...
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[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>As @grahammechanical said in the comment above, all of your music should still be on your computer -- probably in your ~/Music folder. From within Banshee, go to <code>Tools &gt; Rescan Music Library</code> and Banshee should automatically re-import all of the songs. If tha...
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