id
stringlengths
1
7
postTypeId
stringclasses
1 value
acceptedAnswerId
stringlengths
1
7
creationDate
stringdate
2009-01-08 07:47:55
2024-03-31 23:33:05
score
stringclasses
504 values
viewCount
stringlengths
1
7
body
stringlengths
24
34.3k
ownerUserId
stringlengths
1
7
lastEditorUserId
stringlengths
1
7
lastEditDate
stringdate
2010-07-28 20:43:11
2024-04-07 06:16:28
lastActivityDate
stringdate
2010-07-29 14:11:46
2024-04-07 06:16:28
title
stringlengths
13
150
tags
listlengths
1
5
answerCount
stringclasses
45 values
commentCount
stringclasses
47 values
contentLicense
stringclasses
3 values
comments
listlengths
0
56
acceptedAnswer
dict
answers
listlengths
0
82
communityOwnedDate
stringclasses
232 values
favoriteCount
stringclasses
2 values
closedDate
stringlengths
23
23
lastEditorDisplayName
stringclasses
890 values
ownerDisplayName
stringlengths
2
28
29651
1
29683
2011-03-09T12:56:37.023
3
12402
<p>Is there any way to improve the subtitle rendering capabilities of Totem? The subtitles positioning seems to be hard-coded in it and even though the style is user-customizable, it does not confirm to the formatting in subtitle data. In some scenes where writings appear, the subtitles are supposed to appear next to t...
814
814
2011-05-30T14:36:55.913
2016-03-28T09:47:32.607
Video player with good subtitle rendering
[ "video-player", "subtitle" ]
5
9
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-09T16:19:33.653", "id": "33076", "postId": "29651", "score": "0", "text": "What's about mplayer? Surely, advanced features needs to use CLI (and/or config file) but you can tune almost everything. It has got anti-aliased shaded subtitles (configurable, many parameters)...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I would suggest using MPlayer. It's a really nice, feature-rich player, but often beginners have problem with the interface (CLI based by design) and the \"too many possibilities\" (which is also the result of being feature-rich player btw). \"Raw MPlayer\" (without frontends) allows...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>You might want to try <a href=\"http://www.mplayerhq.hu/design7/news.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">mplayer</a> (not to be confused with Media Player). It is installable through Synaptic.</p>\n", "commentCount": "2", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-03-09...
null
null
null
null
null
29654
1
31089
2011-03-09T13:44:18.267
9
478
<p>I'm currently putting together ideas for my master's project which I'll be working on over the summer, and I would like to be able to use this time to help Ubuntu in some way. I have the freedom to come up with pretty much any project in the field of software development/engineering provided it</p> <ul> <li>Is a su...
null
235
2011-11-11T01:33:48.067
2011-11-11T01:33:48.067
Ideas for my MSc project and Google Summer of Code 2011
[ "development" ]
2
2
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-09T14:54:39.310", "id": "33063", "postId": "29654", "score": "0", "text": "Try http://programmers.stackexchange.com/", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "6969" }, { "creationDate": "2013-04-13T16:28:59.253", "id": "353216", "postId": "29654", ...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Google have published the GSoC 2011 list of mentoring organisations, and Ubuntu isn't there. turns out they didn't get accepted this year.</p>\n", "commentCount": "2", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-03-19T17:57:22.300", "id": "34864", "postId": "31089...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Personally I Would check out <a href=\"http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\">brainstorm.ubuntu.com</a> for some Ideas of a program sized hole in Ubuntu that would fit your requirements.</p>\n\n<p>My own suggestion for something cool (not a programmer) would be to c...
null
null
2013-04-14T03:03:04.310
null
user2405
29655
1
32318
2011-03-09T13:46:13.883
6
702
<p>At the moment I use xscreensaver with <a href="http://www.jwz.org/xdaliclock/" rel="nofollow">xdaliclock</a>. Now I want to replace xscreensaver with gnome-screensaver. Now my question is: How to configure gnome-screensaver to use xdaliclock?</p>
12015
null
null
2011-04-26T01:03:07.917
xdaliclock in gnome-screensaver
[ "gnome", "screensaver" ]
3
1
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-24T16:18:08.633", "id": "35651", "postId": "29655", "score": "0", "text": "A more general question would be how do you configure gnome-screensaver.\n\nGNOME's screensaver utility does not display or give options to display advanced screensaver options. For an explinati...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I hope you enjoy ;-)</p>\n\n<p><strong>If you're lazy and just want it to work, run this at terminal and choose XDaliClock:</strong> </p>\n\n<pre><code>cd ~/ &amp;&amp; wget dl.dropbox.com/u/4098082/xdaliclock.sh &amp;&amp; chmod +x ~/xdaliclock.sh &amp;&amp; ~/xdaliclock.sh &amp;&a...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>A more general question would be how do you configure gnome-screensaver.</p>\n\n<p>GNOME's screensaver utility does not display or give options to display advanced screensaver options. For an explination on why from the GNOME developers please read the following:</p>\n\n<p><a...
null
null
null
null
null
29656
1
29657
2011-03-09T13:52:46.707
22
14115
<p>Or does it overwrite the existing data in the mountpoint? Or is it just un-accessible?</p>
3778
null
null
2011-03-10T07:07:33.090
Does a mountpoint have to be an empty directory?
[ "mount", "directory" ]
1
1
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-09T16:24:48.523", "id": "33081", "postId": "29656", "score": "1", "text": "Mounting a filesystem won't \"overwrite\" anything (it's not a file copying or moving scheme just presenting another filesystem within the filesystem namespace at a given point) just maybe make ...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>No it does not have to be an empty directory. You can \"overmount\" it, but be aware, that you hide the files originally in that directory.</p>\n\n<p>This can lead to some confusion since the space on the underlying filesystem - not the newly mounted one - stays occupied.</p>\n", "...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>No it does not have to be an empty directory. You can \"overmount\" it, but be aware, that you hide the files originally in that directory.</p>\n\n<p>This can lead to some confusion since the space on the underlying filesystem - not the newly mounted one - stays occupied.</p>...
null
null
null
null
null
29660
1
29702
2011-03-09T14:33:49.420
30
2291
<p>Why was <code>aptitude</code> removed in favor of <code>apt-get</code> by default? I read it somewhere, but forgot - anyone bother to clear it up? And doesn't Debian prefer <code>aptitude</code> and Canonical <code>apt-get</code>?</p> <p><strong>Update</strong></p> <p>From the answers I understand aptitude was rem...
814
814
2011-03-13T15:12:57.747
2011-03-13T15:12:57.747
Why was aptitude removed in favor of apt-get?
[ "apt", "aptitude" ]
3
1
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-09T15:23:07.030", "id": "577049", "postId": "29660", "score": "0", "text": "It hasn't been removed. You can use either one you want.", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "8500" } ]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>This has been covered in <a href=\"https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubuntu-meta/+bug/592336\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Bug #592336</a> on LaunchPad. However, in summary it was decided during the <a href=\"http://summit.ubuntu.com/uds-m/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">UDS-M</a> (<a href=\"ht...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>A couple of reasons I can think of: </p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Apt-get provides the essential features of aptitude required for automated package management. </li>\n<li>The desktop front ends all have their own package managers so they don't need aptitude. </li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>I do con...
null
null
null
null
null
29662
1
29708
2011-03-09T14:46:04.907
3
1685
<p>I've installed Midori to work in an Elementary mockup. Midori works just fine, but, on a few domains, it opens mobile websites instead of the regular pages. A of now, this happens with gmail.com, facebook.com, paginegialle.it, and others; yet other websites which do have a mobile version, as gazzetta.it, show the re...
10446
41
2011-03-09T18:33:59.920
2012-08-17T21:41:25.057
Midori displays mobile sites
[ "midori" ]
3
1
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-09T16:15:15.880", "id": "33075", "postId": "29662", "score": "0", "text": "Probably because of Midori problems, at least I read some articles (from 2009 or so, though) that Midori is not mature enough for displaying many \"advanced\" sites. Maybe some detection code of...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Since i have not used midori i cannot be sure, but from reviews, it is possible to change the user agent in midori. switch the user agent in Edit - preferencces -network to something like firefox and you issue may be fixed.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communit...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Since i have not used midori i cannot be sure, but from reviews, it is possible to change the user agent in midori. switch the user agent in Edit - preferencces -network to something like firefox and you issue may be fixed.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [],...
null
null
null
null
null
29663
1
null
2011-03-09T15:00:36.043
17
133370
<p>I'm running Ubuntu in a VM. How do I disable ntpd? </p>
null
158442
2016-02-06T04:42:25.417
2021-03-09T17:57:48.067
How do I disable ntpd?
[ "ntp" ]
3
3
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2012-12-19T19:04:07.900", "id": "285033", "postId": "29663", "score": "1", "text": "Out of curiosity, why would you want to? Does it do harm when running on a VM?", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "114577" }, { "creationDate": "2017-05-24T12:45:28.820", ...
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>To stop ntpd:</p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo /etc/init.d/ntp stop\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>or</p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo service ntp stop\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>To prevent it from starting at boot:</p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo update-rc.d -f ntp remove\n</code></pre>\n", "commentCount": "2", ...
null
null
null
null
user12075
29665
1
358937
2011-03-09T15:23:26.080
38
146383
<p>I was trying to get a game working. But I have Lucid Lynx on amd64 running while the game binary was 32 bit (no 64 bit version available and nobody was in the mood for recompiling). It lacked libfsml-windows1.5 to run, and apt-getting it failed. So I have to manually download the i386 packages and force install them...
3357
235
2012-08-19T15:18:02.623
2013-12-07T22:17:08.877
How do I apt-get a 32-bit package on a 64-bit installation?
[ "apt", "64-bit", "32-bit" ]
4
2
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-09T16:44:09.617", "id": "33093", "postId": "29665", "score": "0", "text": "I could think of only ia32-libs using apt-get install.", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "10077" }, { "creationDate": "2013-12-08T13:11:26.147", "id": "495772", "post...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<h2>Solution for Ubuntu 11.10 or Later</h2>\n\n<p>Since Ubuntu 11.10 it shouldn’t be necessary anymore to use <em>getlibs</em> or some other workaround. The package system on 64 bit systems is now able to manage 32 bit libraries in parallel to the 64 bit libraries. You can even easily i...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Force installing the 32 bit libs on a 64bit system will break your system. You need to setup a 32bit chroot. See <a href=\"http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=24575\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=24575</a>.</p>\n", "commentCount": "1", ...
null
null
2013-12-09T00:39:34.907
null
null
29671
1
29672
2011-03-09T16:03:27.110
7
7145
<p>What are the functions and capabilities of <code>xdg-user-dirs</code>? In particular, I'm interested to have the folders it creates on a different partition instead of the whole Home.</p>
814
114
2011-03-09T16:21:40.480
2011-03-09T16:21:40.480
Functions of xdg-user-dirs
[ "home-directory", "folder", "xdg" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>From <a href=\"http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/xdg-user-dirs\" rel=\"noreferrer\">http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/xdg-user-dirs</a>:</p>\n<blockquote>\n<h1>Settings</h1>\n<p>Sysadmins can configure things by editing <code>/etc/xdg/user-dirs.conf</code>. At the momen...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>From <a href=\"http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/xdg-user-dirs\" rel=\"noreferrer\">http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/xdg-user-dirs</a>:</p>\n<blockquote>\n<h1>Settings</h1>\n<p>Sysadmins can configure things by editing <code>/etc/xdg/user-dirs.conf</code>. At t...
null
null
null
null
null
29675
1
29684
2011-03-09T16:31:01.567
12
10242
<p>I use <code>ssh -X user@IP</code> to connect to an Ubuntu Server which has had <code>gnome-terminal</code> installed on it.</p> <p>When inside <code>gnome-terminal</code>, occasionally I accidentally hit a key combination and the terminal behaves differently. I <em>think</em> I have entered "vi mode". As an example...
2872
2872
2011-03-09T16:36:58.820
2019-11-24T16:28:52.883
Entering "vi mode" in gnome-terminal
[ "gnome-terminal", "vim" ]
1
2
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-09T17:21:53.767", "id": "33104", "postId": "29675", "score": "0", "text": "\"vi mode\" is not mode of the terminal window itself, but the shell which is running inside it. I think it's not the case though, it's maybe you've activated somehow the 'font size' option of t...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Usually <code>vi</code> mode is set in bash with <code>set -o vi</code> .<br>\nBy default, and contrary to the editor itself, you will be in <code>insert</code> mode.\nYou can hit <kbd>ESC</kbd> and <kbd>i</kbd> to move between insert and command mode.</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n <p>When ...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Usually <code>vi</code> mode is set in bash with <code>set -o vi</code> .<br>\nBy default, and contrary to the editor itself, you will be in <code>insert</code> mode.\nYou can hit <kbd>ESC</kbd> and <kbd>i</kbd> to move between insert and command mode.</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n ...
null
null
null
null
null
29677
1
null
2011-03-09T16:36:04.583
4
119
<p>I was wondering if the Ubuntu One mobile client for Android has an integrated music store? I installed the client but I do not seem to be able to access the store.</p>
12081
114
2011-03-09T19:34:07.513
2011-03-09T19:34:07.513
Does the Ubuntu One mobile client have an integrated music store?
[ "android", "ubuntu-one" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>We don't have an \"Ubuntu One mobile client for android\", and the Ubuntu One Music client for android is only a client of the music streaming service, and nothing more. So, no, sorry. You currently need to use the Rhythmbox plugin or, in Natty, also the Banshee plugin.</p>\n...
null
null
null
null
null
29688
1
null
2011-03-09T17:09:06.343
1
118
<p>I deleted about 900 files, when I connected my computer they all started downloading again.</p> <p>I don't want them to come back. In file management I only see an option to delete one file at a time. I am currently using the Windows beta on Windows 7. Once all the data is off I can switch OSs.</p>
12084
1067
2011-03-09T19:25:26.993
2011-09-23T07:08:59.553
Files downloading again after they've been deleted
[ "ubuntu-one", "windows" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>If I understand you correctly, you want them out of your Ubuntu One account all together? I'd say connect your computer, <em>then</em> delete the files and wait for things to sync the normal way. Doing it the other way around probably doesn't let Ubuntu One \"know\" you wante...
null
null
null
null
null
29689
1
29695
2011-03-09T17:12:51.897
15
1841
<ul> <li>How do I define a separate partition for Home? </li> <li>How does it affect systems with multiple users?</li> </ul> <p><strong>EDIT</strong> Okay, thanks for all the answers, I understand the thing about Home on adifferent partition, so now, I would like some info about the second question: </p> <ul> <li><st...
814
3550
2011-03-09T18:23:01.753
2017-10-27T15:15:31.000
Home on a different partition
[ "partitioning", "home-directory" ]
4
1
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-09T18:15:23.870", "id": "33114", "postId": "29689", "score": "0", "text": "See http://askubuntu.com/questions/20287/how-to-re-mount-a-different-partition-as-home and \nhttp://askubuntu.com/questions/17571/choose-another-partition-for-home-directory-during-installation-...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>It will not affect anything negatively. No bad performance. To make /home exist on another partition, select manual partitioning during installation from the liveCD or liveusb. </p>\n\n<p>In the following images you can see the options to pick:</p>\n\n<p>First, Select Manual Partiti...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>You have the BEST manual <a href=\"https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Partitioning/Home/Moving\" rel=\"nofollow\">here</a> that explains exactly every step of the process.</p>\n\n<pre><code>How does it affect systems with multiple users?\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>It foes absolutely...
null
null
null
null
null
29701
1
null
2011-03-09T18:54:00.803
10
580
<p>I really have this feeling that after changing the theme on my Ubuntu (10.10 - but it also happened on a different version) the system is much quicker, or to say more precisely, the system is not loaded anymore. Maybe it's just a <em>feeling</em> and nothing more but I hope that I'm not the only one seeing this!</p>...
11883
8844
2011-03-09T19:07:35.363
2017-02-25T10:53:53.927
Does changing the theme improve system performance?
[ "system", "themes" ]
2
2
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-09T19:25:30.033", "id": "33135", "postId": "29701", "score": "2", "text": "Mention your original theme and the current one.", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "814" }, { "creationDate": "2011-03-09T20:38:34.700", "id": "33145", "postId": "2970...
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>It is certainly possible, some GTK engines/themes render faster than others.</p>\n\n<p>You can test this yourself using the benchmarking software <a href=\"http://gtkperf.sourceforge.net/\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">GtkPerf</a>. </p>\n\n<ol>\n<li><p>Install the package <cod...
null
null
null
null
null
29706
1
null
2011-03-09T19:31:09.793
2
323
<p>I had installed Gnome Activity Journal, Zeitgeist and Tracker but borked the install by mixing the PPAs with the universe repos. I removed all the packages, did <code>apt-get remove --purge</code>, then did a <code>locate</code> to manually <code>rm</code> everything else.</p> <p>Then I reinstalled from the PPAs pr...
12092
114
2011-03-09T21:05:18.573
2011-03-09T22:29:32.310
Tagging gone from Nautilus, GAJ, tracker
[ "zeitgeist", "gnome-activity-journal" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>GAJ maintainer here. Since the last version (0.6) the tagging feature (powered by Tracker) has been removed from GAJ, due to problems and random crashes. For what concerns Nautilus, as far i know, installing Tracker should let you tag out of the box.</p>\n", "commentCount...
null
null
null
null
null
29707
1
29712
2011-03-09T19:32:02.040
14
18701
<p>I have a old Athlon X2 based system with an attached floppy drive. I had some old floppies which are now safely backed up on CD's. </p> <p>Is there a way to simply disable the floppy drive, so that it wont be accessed in any way by the OS? I would not have bothered, but ubuntu seems to continually access the drive...
5845
235
2011-03-09T22:37:06.693
2014-05-31T00:29:34.020
How to disable floppy drive?
[ "floppy" ]
3
1
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2013-03-15T16:41:43.807", "id": "336126", "postId": "29707", "score": "0", "text": "The above procedure eliminates the message, but unfortunatelly it stops the capability of mounting the floppy when needed.\nThe error message only happen on Linux Mint MATE, while Linux Mint CI...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>A more complicated answer as I have a laptop with no floppy drive.</p>\n\n<ol>\n<li><p>Edit <code>/etc/fstab</code> to remove reference to floppy.</p></li>\n<li><p>Edit <code>/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist</code> and add this line at the end:</p>\n\n<pre><code>install floppy /bin/false\n<...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Go into the bios and shut it off.</p>\n", "commentCount": "3", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-03-09T19:49:00.400", "id": "33136", "postId": "29709", "score": "1", "text": "Another solution: Open your case and remove...
null
null
null
null
null
29715
1
null
2011-03-09T20:19:18.713
0
2640
<p>I have a Samsung N150 Netbook and I installed Unity 11.04 to make some tests. But some functions do not work like backlight and vertical scroll on the touchpad.</p> <p>There are drivers for samsung notbooks and I know that there is a PPA. But not for Natty. Will the drivers be avalible some day in the kernel by def...
4871
235
2011-06-05T21:11:54.743
2012-02-06T07:09:58.357
Will Samsung driver for notebooks get into the upstream kernel?
[ "11.04", "drivers", "kernel", "ubuntu-netbook", "samsung" ]
2
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
[]
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>I would get in contact directly with the developers through launchpad and advice them that you would like to provide testing feedback for Natty. </p>\n\n<p>The more feedback they can get the better the drivers will function when Natty comes out for real at the end of April. <...
null
null
null
null
null
29719
1
null
2011-03-09T21:14:28.977
1
376
<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/28099/how-to-restore-a-system-after-accidentally-removing-all-kernels">How to restore a system after accidentally removing all kernels?</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>I've been running Ubuntu 10.04 on my laptop for quit...
12097
-1
2017-04-13T12:23:27.200
2011-03-09T21:27:26.563
How can I repair a corrupt kernel if no others are installed?
[ "10.04", "boot", "kernel" ]
0
2
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-09T21:27:13.490", "id": "33150", "postId": "29719", "score": "2", "text": "Possibly duplicate: [How to restore a system after accidentally removing all kernels?](http://askubuntu.com/q/28099/6969)", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "6969" }, { "creati...
null
[]
null
0
2011-06-05T20:13:35.703
null
null
29722
1
null
2011-03-09T21:40:20.280
1
915
<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/4834/how-do-i-rebuild-a-corrupt-dpkg-status-file">How do I rebuild a corrupt dpkg status file?</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>I just discovered that <code>/var/lib/dpkg/status</code> is corrupted (<a href="http://paste....
1859
-1
2017-04-13T12:23:59.520
2011-03-09T23:07:14.587
How do I fix a corrupted /var/lib/dpkg/status?
[ "apt", "data-recovery", "8.04" ]
0
1
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-09T22:12:09.867", "id": "33159", "postId": "29722", "score": "0", "text": "Take a look at this: http://askubuntu.com/questions/4834/how-do-i-rebuild-a-corrupt-dpkg-status-file", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "6359" } ]
null
[]
null
0
2011-09-16T14:58:01.240
null
null
29724
1
29756
2011-03-09T22:17:58.940
8
566
<p>I am hoping that this question would help other ubuntu users when migrating to a newer version of ubuntu. This should have all the info that they need. So please when you answer try to phrase them into points for easy understanding. I understand that some questions that I ask might have been asked before by other us...
5855
6005
2012-02-18T00:01:13.747
2012-02-18T00:01:13.747
Migrating to Natty (or any other future versions of ubuntu)
[ "11.04", "10.10", "installation" ]
3
4
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-10T00:21:54.950", "id": "33166", "postId": "29724", "score": "0", "text": "All of your configuration for your applications is stored in a hidden folder in your home directory to view these files open your home directory and press Ctrl + H to show the hidden configurati...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<pre><code>How do you save the configuration files of certain application like\nfor instance Thunderbird, Firefox?\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>To backup your apps data, you need to look in your Personal Folder for the <code>.</code>(hidden, press <code>CONTROL + H</code> to see them) folders. ...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<pre><code>How do you save the configuration files of certain application like\nfor instance Thunderbird, Firefox?\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>To backup your apps data, you need to look in your Personal Folder for the <code>.</code>(hidden, press <code>CONTROL + H</code> to see them) f...
null
null
null
null
null
29726
1
29728
2011-03-09T22:37:09.750
4
707
<p>I love Ubuntu, and as I am searching the internet, I am finding that some questions I have have not been answered yet. </p> <p>One of them is if there is a preferred way to set up a virtual server. I look through the Ubuntu Software Center, but found nothing from the search "Virtual Server" I then searched the inte...
10252
6005
2012-02-29T13:08:58.060
2012-07-19T00:54:59.500
Is there a preferred way to set up a virtual Ubuntu server on a desktop?
[ "server", "virtualization" ]
4
1
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-10T05:34:59.423", "id": "33186", "postId": "29726", "score": "1", "text": "You are looking for the wrong term: \"virtual server\" is more commonly called a \"virtual machine\" or \"virtualization software\". Virtual servers aka VPS aka virtual hosts usually refer to ho...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>For the sake of merely testing, a desktop virtualisation product like VirtualBox or VMWare would be the easiest way to get started. Installation is quite simple but I'd suggest you download the closed-source version of VirtualBox from <a href=\"http://virtualbox.org\" rel=\"nofollow\...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Try <a href=\"http://www.virtualbox.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\">VirtualBox</a>, the Open Source Edition (VirtualBox OSE) is available in the Software Center, and there are numerous tutorials available on the web.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "community...
null
null
null
null
null
29731
1
29734
2011-03-09T23:33:27.807
13
19834
<p>After an hour or two of manpage and Google searching and finding no solution or good resources, I've come for help!</p> <p>I have set my <kbd>Caps Lock</kbd> key to <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> using <code>setxkbmap -option ctrl:nocaps</code> - this works perfectly fine.</p> <p>However, since I use [awesome][1], and an IBM mod...
658
null
null
2019-03-01T13:24:14.270
Rebind Alt key to win using setxkbmap?
[ "keyboard" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<pre><code>setxkbmap -option altwin:swap_alt_win\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>The list of predefined remapping options is in <code>/usr/share/X11/xkb/rules/evdev.lst</code>. In this case, you probably want one of</p>\n\n<pre><code>jinx:792 Z$ grep alt /usr/share/X11/xkb/rules/evdev.lst | grep ...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<pre><code>setxkbmap -option altwin:swap_alt_win\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>The list of predefined remapping options is in <code>/usr/share/X11/xkb/rules/evdev.lst</code>. In this case, you probably want one of</p>\n\n<pre><code>jinx:792 Z$ grep alt /usr/share/X11/xkb/rules/evdev.lst...
null
null
null
null
null
29732
1
29741
2011-03-09T23:36:21.330
2
1029
<p>Hardware: Logitech Access Keyboard, PS2, 867209-0102</p> <p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/lz6oS.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></p> <p>I would love to be able to activate the "F-lock" key on start up (using rc.local or so).</p> <p><code>xev</code> didn't show me the key command - is there an other ...
12105
114
2011-03-09T23:58:11.880
2012-07-24T20:57:42.000
Activate "F-lock" key on start up
[ "hardware", "keyboard", "startup" ]
2
1
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2012-07-24T18:29:33.677", "id": "206050", "postId": "29732", "score": "0", "text": "I've got this exact keyboard, and I feel your pain...", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "10371" } ]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>xev may not show the keycode for the f-lock key it's self, but it should show a different keycode for f1 with f-lock enabled vs not enabled. Last time I read about it (a few years back) it wasn't possible to toggle f-lock from the software side, so the solution is to use xmodmap or ...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>xev may not show the keycode for the f-lock key it's self, but it should show a different keycode for f1 with f-lock enabled vs not enabled. Last time I read about it (a few years back) it wasn't possible to toggle f-lock from the software side, so the solution is to use xmo...
null
null
null
null
null
29733
1
null
2011-03-09T23:46:45.153
1
959
<p>I am running Ubuntu 10.04 on a Dell Precision T3500 Desktop machine. Last week, when I ran the regular updates, upon restart my video disappeared. I could not even see the Dell startup screen or enter the BIOS.</p> <p>When I swapped out the video card (for an older one I had around), the system worked again. So ...
null
235
2012-12-10T15:28:01.253
2012-12-10T15:28:01.253
No BIOS, no video after Ubuntu updates
[ "video", "updates", "bios" ]
2
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
[]
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>That really doesn't make any sense. An OS update shouldn't completely \"kill\" hardware. This sounds more like a hardware issue. If I am mislead and someone knows the answer, I would be interested in hearing it.</p>\n", "commentCount": "4", "comments": [ { ...
null
null
null
null
user12107
29738
1
null
2011-03-10T01:34:13.233
2
11362
<p>i'm using a AT3IONT-I motherboard with integrated card. If I ethtool it to 1000 full duplex it wont work! Here is sudo ethtool eth0:</p> <pre><code> Supported ports: [ TP ] Supported link modes: 10baseT/Half 10baseT/Full 100baseT/Half 100baseT/Full 100...
null
null
null
2011-10-10T22:48:02.017
1000baseT/Full Supported and Advertised but not working!
[ "networking" ]
2
2
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-10T01:39:59.157", "id": "33175", "postId": "29738", "score": "0", "text": "What kind of switch? Perhaps it doesn't support autonegotiate?", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "12112" }, { "creationDate": "2011-04-09T05:40:41.783", "id": "38163", ...
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Your switch needs to support gigabit as well, and you need to be using cat5e cable.</p>\n", "commentCount": "1", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-03-14T19:50:26.823", "id": "34011", "postId": "29742", "score": "0", "t...
null
null
2011-10-11T13:09:03.953
null
user11973
29740
1
null
2011-03-10T01:57:06.313
4
774
<p>What PCIe based fibre cards can I use with Ubuntu? I have been trying to find a native fibre card which works with Ubuntu Server but am unable to. I would really appreciate any help you can point me towards if possible.</p> <p>Thank you</p>
null
8515
2011-03-21T02:02:22.717
2012-03-25T16:44:09.033
What Fibre Cards can I use with Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Server
[ "10.04", "server", "lts", "pcie" ]
1
2
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-04-05T13:31:45.330", "id": "37558", "postId": "29740", "score": "0", "text": "Could you be a little more specific concerning the application? I presume\r\nyou're trying to attach a SAN. In which case the Emulex or Qlogic HBAs\r\nshould suit the purpose. I haven't tested t...
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>I don't have any personal experience, but this should get you going in the right direction: <a href=\"http://www.intel.com/products/server/adapters/index.htm?iid=embed_portal%20hdprod_server_adapters\" rel=\"nofollow\">Intel Gbit NICs</a>. They are controlled with the <stron...
null
null
null
null
user12113
29747
1
null
2011-03-10T03:44:43.327
6
2540
<p>Ubuntu has announced his own 'shell' called unity. I have the idea that Ubuntu adds a new list for it's desktop versions, with Gubuntu, a pure Gnome 3.0 edition of Ubuntu (just like Kubuntu), so the entire list of Ubuntu may be like this:</p> <ol> <li>Ubuntu (unity)</li> <li>Gubuntu (pure Gnome 3.0)</li> <li>Kubun...
130367
1992
2011-11-11T03:31:48.963
2011-11-11T03:31:48.963
(idea) Add Gubuntu (pure Gnome 3) to the list of Ubuntu Desktop Version
[ "gnome" ]
0
7
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-10T03:52:41.933", "id": "33229", "postId": "29747", "score": "1", "text": "The best place to place this idea is the [Ubuntu Brainstorm](http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/) website.\r\n\r\nPeople there will be able to vote for this idea and, if popular enough, be included in...
null
[]
null
null
2011-03-10T09:49:44.067
null
null
29750
1
29755
2011-03-10T04:12:14.453
7
1447
<p>The nvidia driver that I got from Ubuntu repository is 260.19.06 . I was having some problems with videos, so I checked the nvidia site, and the version available there was 260.19.44. Is there a way to get the same driver version using <code>apt-get</code> , or something similar, so that the driver remains managed?<...
6330
8844
2011-03-10T04:41:06.540
2011-03-10T07:39:27.257
apt method to get the latest nvidia driver
[ "nvidia", "apt", "software-center", "software-sources" ]
2
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>The best way of using the most up-to-date version is following <a href=\"https://help.ubuntu.com/community/NvidiaManual\" rel=\"nofollow\">this</a> manual . It has every step well explained, and some really good advices before doing it.<br>\nI seriously recommend you not to do it, an...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>The best way of using the most up-to-date version is following <a href=\"https://help.ubuntu.com/community/NvidiaManual\" rel=\"nofollow\">this</a> manual . It has every step well explained, and some really good advices before doing it.<br>\nI seriously recommend you not to d...
null
null
null
null
null
29752
1
null
2011-03-10T05:38:37.003
1
2919
<p>I tried to install ubuntu 10.10 on my Lenovo S10 netbook. While installing, we have to add user name and password etc. But my keyboard does not support at that time. Why? Also I installed trial version, at that time also my keyboard is not working. Mouse works better. Please guide</p>
12121
235
2011-03-10T14:38:09.537
2011-04-18T22:23:17.703
Keyboard not working on my lenovo S10 Netbook
[ "10.10", "ubuntu-netbook" ]
2
2
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-10T07:37:25.740", "id": "33211", "postId": "29752", "score": "0", "text": "you may suffer from [bug #677633](https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/677633), ACPI related", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "3940" }, { "creationDate": "201...
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>please do the following :<br>\n1. restart computer.<br>\n2. usually access the BIOS by pressing the DEL key during the POST.<br>\n3. make sure that USB port (cant remember exact name option) enabled.<br></p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwned...
null
null
null
null
null
29754
1
null
2011-03-10T05:55:59.937
2
1431
<p>For some reason, my Wifi connection frequently drops everywhere except at home. I didn't have this problem with Windows 7 so I guess it's not a hardware problem. My best guess so far is that my connection timeout is very low so if my connection isn't able to reach the router after a few second, the connection drops....
2331
2331
2011-03-10T22:04:06.057
2015-03-02T15:33:45.990
Wifi connection frequently dropping in hotspots and university campus, home Wifi works fine
[ "wireless" ]
2
2
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-10T06:11:37.693", "id": "33193", "postId": "29754", "score": "0", "text": "What type of authentication does this wireless use? Do you've occasional problems in authentication? Please note that I'm not knowledgeable enough to solve your problem, but the things I've aske...
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>First try:</p>\n\n<pre><code>iwconfig wlan0 rate 54M\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>This often works if you have an N standard compatible WiFi card.</p>\n\n<p>There are three others solutions that might help:</p>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Update the kernel.</li>\n<li>Change networkmanager to WICD. ...
null
null
null
null
null
29757
1
39829
2011-03-10T06:38:44.757
118
82980
<p>I'm used to having System monitoring in the top Gnome Panel: CPU, Temperature, Net, Fan-Speed. (see screenshot below)</p> <p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/fdiDF.png" alt="screenshot of Gnome 2 panel showing the system monitor applets"></p> <p>In Unity, the Top Panel is locked for window name and global menu,...
12124
349837
2020-05-15T18:20:51.273
2020-05-15T18:20:51.273
On Unity: What can replace Gnome 2 system monitoring in the top Panel?
[ "unity", "indicator", "panel", "gnome-panel", "system-monitor" ]
10
0
CC BY-SA 4.0
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Exactly like old gnome indicator: <a href=\"http://www.webupd8.org/2011/05/network-memory-and-cpu-usage-indicator.html#more\">http://www.webupd8.org/2011/05/network-memory-and-cpu-usage-indicator.html#more</a></p>\n\n<p>Note from the link: <strong>Once installed, launch System Load I...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>I think this will be closest thing to it for now. <a href=\"http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2010/12/indicator-cpufreq-cpu-frequency-scaling-indicator-applet/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Cpu monitor</a></p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, ...
null
null
null
null
null
29759
1
29777
2011-03-10T06:43:14.177
7
334
<p>I have used ubuntu for a long time, and have collected a lot of Ubuntu <code>.deb</code> packages which I may need for future installs. Most of these are grabbed from outdated or obsolete PPAs or from outside official sources.</p> <p>I have a old system lying around, too old to run Ubuntu, and I am mulling install...
5845
449
2011-03-10T11:01:13.277
2011-03-10T15:09:32.957
Is there a foolproof and easy way of determining which debs meant for ubuntu will install on debian
[ "debian", "deb", "migration" ]
2
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Dependencies are stored in the <code>.deb</code>. <em>Try</em> to install it <code>dpkg --dry-run -i file.deb</code>. It will preview what is missing. If you are lucky, it will be only missing dependencies and no conflicts. In this case, really install the package:</p>\n\n<pre><code>...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Dependencies are stored in the <code>.deb</code>. <em>Try</em> to install it <code>dpkg --dry-run -i file.deb</code>. It will preview what is missing. If you are lucky, it will be only missing dependencies and no conflicts. In this case, really install the package:</p>\n\n<pr...
null
null
null
null
null
29762
1
29770
2011-03-10T07:06:15.770
4
26758
<p>How can I read file in shell script , then assign each line to an variable that i can use later ,,,(am thinking in way to load an default setting from file)</p> <p>i already try :</p> <pre><code>process (){ } FILE='' read -p "Please enter name of default file : " FILE if [ ! -f $FILE ]; then echo "$FILE ...
11749
7035
2011-06-07T17:02:02.623
2011-06-07T17:02:02.623
Read file into array
[ "command-line", "bash" ]
2
2
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-10T07:09:01.383", "id": "33205", "postId": "29762", "score": "0", "text": "any way (concept) that to load an default parameter that user saved in (file) , would be accepted :)", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "11749" }, { "creationDate": "2011-03-10...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>For configuration purposes it's probably easiest to define the parameters in the configuration file in bash syntax and later source it using <code>. /path/to/config</code>.</p>\n\n<p>Example <em>default.cfg</em>:</p>\n\n<pre><code>parameter_a=100\nparameter_b=200\nparameter_c=\"Hello...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>For configuration purposes it's probably easiest to define the parameters in the configuration file in bash syntax and later source it using <code>. /path/to/config</code>.</p>\n\n<p>Example <em>default.cfg</em>:</p>\n\n<pre><code>parameter_a=100\nparameter_b=200\nparameter_c...
null
null
null
null
null
29764
1
null
2011-03-10T07:47:29.777
3
175
<p>I want to create a softlink for a file between two servers. The file is present on a server 1 and a softlink should be created for it on server2.</p> <p>How can I do that?</p>
null
169736
2014-04-16T14:56:50.303
2014-04-16T14:56:50.303
Softlink for a file on a remote machine
[ "filesystem" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>I'd use NFS and mount the folder with the file on server1 on server2 as a client.</p>\n", "commentCount": "1", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-03-10T20:08:40.373", "id": "33319", "postId": "29772", "score": "0", "tex...
null
null
null
null
user11638
29767
1
29769
2011-03-10T08:00:47.720
1
368
<p>Considering that I run a low memory VPS, should I configure Apache to use mod_fcgi, PHP APC or both? As I understand it, the APC will not be shared between processes so I wonder what would produce the best result on busy sites: mod_fcgi, APC or a combination? </p>
3448
null
null
2011-06-13T20:01:46.113
Should I run mod_fcgi or APC on a 512MB VPS?
[ "apache2" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You should use both fcgi and APC -- they don't do the same thing at all. But 512MB of RAM is not enough for a busy site.</p>\n", "commentCount": "2", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-03-10T08:15:18.253", "id": "33214", "postId": "29769", "score": ...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You should use both fcgi and APC -- they don't do the same thing at all. But 512MB of RAM is not enough for a busy site.</p>\n", "commentCount": "2", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-03-10T08:15:18.253", "id": "33214", "postId": "297...
null
null
null
null
null
29771
1
null
2011-03-10T08:34:30.697
1
472
<p>Trying to follow the instructions <a href="http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/manual/html_node/mh-e/Picture.html#Picture" rel="nofollow">here</a>, I'd like to be able to insert my picture in the 'From:' header field, but I'm at a loss.</p>
12130
null
null
2011-07-28T21:10:41.507
How do I set up X-Image-URL for gnus?
[ "email" ]
2
1
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-07-28T21:11:32.503", "id": "61776", "postId": "29771", "score": "0", "text": "Following those instructions won't work for Gnus, they are from the MH-E part of the manual.", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "15894" } ]
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>The field you want is \"X-Image-Url\" rather than \"From\". Not all email client support viewing it, though. To insert this header, you'll need to check your Mail User Agent (i.e. Thunderbird, Evolution, mutt, etc) documentation. Then once you have an image available online s...
null
null
null
null
null
29780
1
null
2011-03-10T10:55:13.130
3
1544
<p>When I send an e-mail with Evolution the recipient reads,</p> <pre><code>from mypopmail@domain.com reply to mymail@otherdomain.com </code></pre> <p>I want to it like this</p> <pre><code>from mymail@domain.com reply to mymail@domain.com </code></pre> <p>How I can change this?</p>
12135
2732
2011-03-10T14:02:23.757
2022-10-05T21:30:20.857
How I can change the reply-to address in Evolution?
[ "evolution", "email" ]
2
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>If you want to change the <code>reply-to</code> setting on your mail account then do this.</p>\n<ol>\n<li><p>In Evolution goto <code>Edit</code> -&gt; <code>Preferences</code>.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://i.stack.imgur.com/6AMOr.png\" alt=\"enter image description here\" /></p...
null
null
null
null
null
29781
1
null
2011-03-10T11:00:27.153
2
138
<p>I would like to put a calender on our Cloud so that our small team is able to connect wherever they are in the world. Ideally it would be good if it could be the calender from Thunderbird. I am not the tech person just a screen gnome and our man is currently deep under the flu. Any suggestions to an illiterate like ...
null
null
null
2012-02-19T19:44:07.663
Would like to put a Calender on Cloud
[ "thunderbird" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>You can use Thunderbird's lightning plugin, which syncs with Google Calender.</p>\n\n<p>You can create one common Gmail ID which you can share with other users. If you need any support in setting the things please let us know.</p>\n", "commentCount": "1", "comments": ...
null
null
null
null
user12137
29782
1
29791
2011-03-10T11:09:41.023
5
3391
<p>I'm aware that Network Manager is going to be replaced by ConnMan. How can I try it out?</p> <p><strong>EDIT</strong> I installed <code>indicator-network</code> and it's dependencies, so how do use it? Oh, and I'm on 10.10's Unity.</p> <p><strong>EDIT</strong> Got it to work with a reboot.</p>
814
8844
2011-03-16T02:26:43.740
2011-03-16T02:26:43.740
Trying Network Manager's replacement ConnMan
[ "10.10", "networking", "network-manager" ]
2
2
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-10T11:52:38.180", "id": "33236", "postId": "29782", "score": "0", "text": "which version(of ubuntu) are you using?", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "5149" }, { "creationDate": "2011-03-10T11:55:49.830", "id": "33237", "postId": "29782", ...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You're thinking of <a href=\"http://connman.net/\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">ConnMan</a>. For those that don't know, it was created by Intel and Nokia for Moblin and then Meego. My understanding was it provides slightly fewer options and at slightly better performance.</p>\n\n<p>Ho...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You're thinking of <a href=\"http://connman.net/\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">ConnMan</a>. For those that don't know, it was created by Intel and Nokia for Moblin and then Meego. My understanding was it provides slightly fewer options and at slightly better performance.</p>\...
null
null
null
null
null
29783
1
29809
2011-03-10T11:12:37.200
4
680
<p>I saw a lot of recommendations claiming that for hibernation the swap partition/file must be at least as large as the main memory. This makes no sense to me. Lets assume I have 8 GB of main memory and 8 GB swap area and want to hibernate:</p> <ul> <li>case 1: I'm using 4 GB of virtual memory -> 8 GB of swap is unne...
10802
235
2012-03-23T13:27:38.570
2012-03-23T13:27:38.570
So what is the reason behind the claim that you need at least as much swap area as main memory for hibernate to work?
[ "hibernate", "swap" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>It's quite simple really,</p>\n\n<p>When hibernating the system saves whatever is in RAM to the disk, and if there is not enough room in <code>swap</code>, the system will complain and not allow you to hibernate. To avoid this happening, it is best to have at least the same amount of...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>It's quite simple really,</p>\n\n<p>When hibernating the system saves whatever is in RAM to the disk, and if there is not enough room in <code>swap</code>, the system will complain and not allow you to hibernate. To avoid this happening, it is best to have at least the same a...
null
null
null
null
null
29786
1
null
2011-03-10T11:43:04.303
3
1036
<p>How can I take Ubuntu Certification Exams online? No dates and no information about exams are specified on their website.</p> <p>I want to take, at the very least, the exam in the course <a href="http://shop.canonical.com/product_info.php?products_id=481" rel="nofollow">Training: Deploying Ubuntu Server Edition</a>...
12139
652
2015-07-15T09:45:21.373
2015-07-15T09:45:21.373
How can I take Ubuntu Certification Exams online?
[ "certification" ]
1
2
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-10T15:10:58.037", "id": "33264", "postId": "29786", "score": "0", "text": "I send question today to ubuntu shop, but I still didn't get answer http://shop.canonical.com/enquiries.php?ID=26498&g=eab18a4022ff1be2291d228f810040a1", "userDisplayName": null, "userId...
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>The best thing would be to contact Canonical via this <a href=\"https://forms.canonical.com/sales/\" rel=\"nofollow\">form link</a></p>\n\n<p>They would be knowing better than any of the community members.</p>\n", "commentCount": "1", "comments": [ { "cr...
null
null
null
null
null
29787
1
29789
2011-03-10T12:08:28.433
9
2307
<p>Is there an application for Ubuntu that can play audio faster but maintain its pitch?</p> <p>This is possible in Windows using an application like PowerDVD.</p>
4266
25798
2013-11-21T17:54:04.670
2018-05-01T10:26:35.860
How to play audio faster but keep pitch?
[ "software-recommendation", "sound", "dvd-audio" ]
3
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<h2><a href=\"https://apps.ubuntu.com/cat/applications/playitslowly\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">Playitslowly</a> <a href=\"https://apps.ubuntu.com/cat/applications/playitslowly\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\"><img src=\"https://hostmar.co/software-small\" alt=\"Install playitslowly\" />...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<h2><a href=\"https://apps.ubuntu.com/cat/applications/playitslowly\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">Playitslowly</a> <a href=\"https://apps.ubuntu.com/cat/applications/playitslowly\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\"><img src=\"https://hostmar.co/software-small\" alt=\"Install playitslo...
null
null
null
null
null
29788
1
29848
2011-03-10T12:15:16.383
0
1278
<p>I installed google-chrome today, when i open any page including askubuntu i got this error message. </p> <p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/kpRuZ.png" alt="google-chrome"></p> <p>i see my memory usage is normal(Memory 56% and swap 4.8%) also I reload and i go to another page same problem What is the problem? ...
9701
5768
2012-07-09T13:57:03.853
2012-07-09T13:57:03.853
Google-Chrome 10 stable crash on every page
[ "google-chrome" ]
1
6
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-10T12:45:38.143", "id": "33242", "postId": "29788", "score": "0", "text": "Did you mean `chromium-browser` or Google Chrome? Looks like the browser ran out of memory, what is the RAM size? Can you post the last lines of `dmesg`?", "userDisplayName": null, "user...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Google Chrome is closed source. That makes it more difficult to debug the program compared to open source applications.</p>\n\n<p>Uninstall <code>google-chrome</code> and install the open source browser <code>chromium-browser</code> instead:</p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo apt-get remove goog...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Google Chrome is closed source. That makes it more difficult to debug the program compared to open source applications.</p>\n\n<p>Uninstall <code>google-chrome</code> and install the open source browser <code>chromium-browser</code> instead:</p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo apt-get rem...
null
null
null
null
null
29797
1
null
2011-03-10T14:18:09.703
11
38696
<p>I've plugged in a projector into my laptop and I'm attempting to extend the desktop onto it (so that I can run a full screen app on the projector and have the controls on my laptop).</p> <p>I'm able to mirror the screens effectively (it does this by default) but I can't extend it. When I untick "Mirror screens" and...
6689
null
null
2012-11-16T02:51:54.810
How can I extend the desktop onto an external monitor/projector?
[ "multiple-monitors", "dell", "external-monitor" ]
5
3
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-10T15:04:30.117", "id": "33260", "postId": "29797", "score": "1", "text": "The aspect ratio shouldn't be a problem, but can you post a screen shot of catalyst and the settings you are using? I haven't used an ATI in a while :(, so I can't answer with surety off hand, b...
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>It is my understanding that laptops cannot use a dual screen feature. You may want to check the specs of your machine, otherwise, you may just be running into a wall. Let me be a little more specific, it is my understanding that you cannot extend your desktop onto a second sc...
null
null
null
null
null
29799
1
29804
2011-03-10T14:39:08.170
6
7208
<p>I want to edit the /etc/sudoers file so that a non-admin user can install software via the Software Center in Linux Mint 10. The reason for this is that I want a user to have the capability to install programs, but not make any other configuration changes to the system. </p> <p>So far I have the following (some o...
11984
-1
2017-04-13T12:23:38.647
2011-03-10T21:40:48.587
I want a non admin user to install software. What commands do I need to add to sudoers?
[ "package-management", "permissions", "sudo", "administration" ]
3
5
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-10T16:26:32.140", "id": "33299", "postId": "29799", "score": "1", "text": "If you read the answer/comments to that question that wasn't accepted, you'll see the problem with doing this through sudo. As software-center uses policykit to gain privileges, it is not actual...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Sudo may be the more <strong>simple</strong> method, but PolicyKit is the more <strong>secure</strong> solution, afaik. You should go with the method outlined in the question you linked to.</p>\n", "commentCount": "1", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-03-12T04:03:5...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>If all only want them to be able to install programs you should be able to get by with only one program. I might give them access to run <code>/usr/bin/apt-get install</code>. If you aren't running automatic updates, then you may need to add <code>/usr/bin/apt-get update</c...
null
null
null
null
null
29805
1
null
2011-03-10T15:17:04.777
1
1217
<pre><code>Error creating file system: helper exited with exit code 1: cannot open /dev/sdb1: Read-only file system </code></pre> <p>This what I get when I try to format my MicroSD. How do I remove the Read-only file system on the mmc with ubuntu , so I can format it?. Thanks.</p>
5840
5185
2011-03-10T17:02:11.310
2013-04-12T17:39:48.637
Error formatting volume with my microsd
[ "memory", "card-reader" ]
2
1
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-10T15:30:38.067", "id": "33275", "postId": "29805", "score": "3", "text": "Silly question is it locked with the switch at the side?", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "6450" } ]
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Maybe this is a bad question to ask here... Was the card used on a Windows 7 phone?</p>\n\n<p>They can make use of the secure aspect of a SecureDigital card. The phone embeds a password into the card, bonding the two together. After they are bonded, another phone, camera or...
null
null
null
null
null
29806
1
null
2011-03-10T15:34:39.363
11
20123
<p>How do I enable opengl in vlc as video output. It's not listed as a alternative. </p>
11647
1992
2011-03-10T15:36:57.153
2017-03-02T14:29:28.000
Enable opengl in vlc
[ "vlc", "opengl" ]
2
4
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-10T15:58:07.603", "id": "33289", "postId": "29806", "score": "0", "text": "do you mean hardware acceleration?", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "6450" }, { "creationDate": "2011-03-10T17:17:10.410", "id": "33305", "postId": "29806", "scor...
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>1) Open VLC media player.</p>\n\n<p>2) Click on Tools and select Preferences… .</p>\n\n<p>3) mark \"All\" under \"Show settings\" in the bottom left corner</p>\n\n<p>4) Expand Video and click on Output modules. Note that DON’T expand Output modules, just click on it.</p>\n\n<...
null
null
null
null
null
29812
1
29813
2011-03-10T16:22:28.480
2
5290
<p>When i create a virtual drive using virtualbox, the space needed is used from the partition i have installed ubuntu on. Can i change this so that i can use one of my other mounted partitions for this ?</p>
10491
null
null
2014-09-28T16:12:04.940
Host virtual box hard disk on another partition
[ "virtualbox" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Yes, you can. Open VirtualBox main window, go to <code>File, Preferences</code> and change the <code>Default Machine Folder</code> to the folder/partition you want.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 2.5", "c...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Yes, you can. Open VirtualBox main window, go to <code>File, Preferences</code> and change the <code>Default Machine Folder</code> to the folder/partition you want.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC ...
null
null
null
null
null
29816
1
29822
2011-03-10T17:19:46.127
4
12962
<p>How can I change the resolution in the VirtualBox (Ubuntu guest and host)?</p> <p>I remember long time I ago I had used it and just by changing the guest system resolution it worked. But now it's not working.</p> <p>Any idea?</p> <p>I'm using VirtualBox 3.1.6 and Ubuntu 10.04.</p>
5304
null
null
2011-03-10T18:36:14.083
How to change resolution of the VirtualBox (Ubuntu guest and host)?
[ "10.04", "virtualbox" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You need to install Virtualbox Guest Additions in the guest machine. You can do that by selecting \"Install Guest Additions\" in VirtualBox menu, and VirtualBox will automatically mount Virtualbox guest addition CD to the guest machine. If it is not mounted, you can do it manually by...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You need to install Virtualbox Guest Additions in the guest machine. You can do that by selecting \"Install Guest Additions\" in VirtualBox menu, and VirtualBox will automatically mount Virtualbox guest addition CD to the guest machine. If it is not mounted, you can do it man...
null
null
null
null
null
29821
1
35507
2011-03-10T18:25:41.787
3
140
<p>For installation, a Linux session is loaded to the memory, so my questions are:</p> <ul> <li>What applications are executed during this session?</li> <li>How can I add more applications to use?</li> </ul> <p>Related to <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/29632/guide-to-particulars-in-preseeding-ubuntu-install...
814
-1
2017-04-13T12:23:59.520
2011-04-16T18:42:28.543
Applications in Ubuntu's installation environment
[ "installation", "custom-installer" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You can build a custom livecd easily with UCK. <a href=\"http://uck.sourceforge.net/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://uck.sourceforge.net/</a></p>\n\n<p>I've done it several times for different needs and it works perfectly.</p>\n", "commentCount": "2", "comments": [ { "creatio...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You can build a custom livecd easily with UCK. <a href=\"http://uck.sourceforge.net/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://uck.sourceforge.net/</a></p>\n\n<p>I've done it several times for different needs and it works perfectly.</p>\n", "commentCount": "2", "comments": [ { ...
null
null
null
null
null
29826
1
30340
2011-03-10T19:10:51.827
8
2293
<p>I'd like to create an updated version of the network-manager-openconnect package in Ubuntu. Apparantely I need to get the latest package source:</p> <pre><code>bzr branch lp:~network-manager/network-manager/openconnect-ubuntu.head </code></pre> <p>Then what? The package seems to have a way to update itself from th...
12163
3037
2011-03-11T20:32:37.477
2011-04-12T03:32:46.860
How do I update Ubuntu packages from source?
[ "installation", "network-manager", "launchpad", "package-management" ]
2
1
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-13T17:56:43.167", "id": "33790", "postId": "29826", "score": "0", "text": "I thought bzr meant bazaar -- http://bazaar.canonical.com/en/", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "11990" } ]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Building an updated package from a bzr branch tends to differ a fair amount depending on who maintains the branches or how the package works in general. However, here are a few guidelines for a quick and dirty update of just about any package, to be pushed to a PPA:</p>\n\n<p>Get the...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Ok updated on how to pull the code from launch pad</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://help.launchpad.net/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://help.launchpad.net/</a>\n<ul>\n<li>Really good place to start</li>\n<li><a href=\"https://help.launchpad.net/Code/FindingAndDownloading\" rel=\...
null
null
null
null
James Ward
29827
1
30951
2011-03-10T19:59:29.977
7
4395
<p>I know this a recurrent topic but I just can't find a decent solution--although I found one for Chrome. </p> <p>Just take look at the following screenshots:</p> <ul> <li><p>Chrome 9</p> <p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/N0qXE.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/N0qXE.png" alt="...
12082
12082
2011-03-10T21:36:45.770
2012-08-23T13:48:03.680
Weird font hinting in Firefox 4
[ "firefox", "fonts", "font-rendering" ]
5
1
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-17T22:21:38.693", "id": "34557", "postId": "29827", "score": "0", "text": "Subpixel rendering is used on both screenshots, you can see color pixels around the edges on black letters when you zoom in. On the other hand hinting is in fact slightly different.", "userD...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I realized this problem too; but instead of solving it only for Firefox, I generally turned off the Subpixel rendering. Read more about it at:</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/11/02/the-ails-of-typographic-anti-aliasing/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.smashingm...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>The suggestion from previous threads (I think I have one lurking around somewhere) is Firefox doesn't look to Gnome for font hinting settings, it goes to <code>fontconfig</code> which isn't synced in.</p>\n\n<p>So if you're using full-hinting, you want something like this:</p...
null
null
null
null
null
29831
1
31709
2011-03-10T20:55:15.823
7
5366
<p>I have a very large Maildir I am copying to a new machine (over 100BASE-T) with rsync. The progress is slow. VERY SLOW. Like 1 MB/s slow. I think this is because it is a lot of small files that are being read in an order that essentially is random with respect to where the blocks are stored on disk, causing a ma...
8500
21401
2011-07-21T23:05:23.370
2011-07-21T23:05:23.370
How to speed up rsync/tar of large Maildir?
[ "filesystem", "performance", "rsync", "disk-management" ]
3
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I ended up writing a little python script to calculate the correlation between directory names and inodes, inodes and data blocks, and directory names to data blocks. It turns out that ext4 tends to have rather poor correlation between the order the file names appear in the director...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Few points to consider:</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p>How many files are we talking about? <code>find /path/to/your/maildir/ | wc -l</code> should give you a rough indication. Hundreds of thousands should be okay. Hundreds of millions might suggest you need to prune, archive and genera...
null
null
null
null
null
29832
1
null
2011-03-10T21:03:24.473
11
72994
<p>Can anyone help me configure Transmission to download torrent files behind a proxy?</p> <p>I have <code>http_proxy</code> set in my <code>.bashrc</code>.</p>
9302
667
2011-03-11T20:56:17.203
2018-05-03T08:11:52.433
How to make Transmission download torrents behind a proxy?
[ "proxy", "bittorrent", "transmission" ]
1
2
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-12T00:20:00.453", "id": "33521", "postId": "29832", "score": "0", "text": "If you set `http_proxy` in `.bashrc`, transmission will only see it if you run transmission from an interactive bash shell. The right place for environment variables is `~/.pam_environment` or `...
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Transmission uses the proxy configured using the <em>Network Proxy</em> tool located under the <em>Preferences</em> menu.</p>\n\n<p>The names can be different in your PC as I am using Ubuntu in Spanish, but the procedure is the same.</p>\n", "commentCount": "7", "comm...
null
null
null
null
null
29836
1
29846
2011-03-10T21:37:09.047
0
2262
<p>I have cipher BF-CBC uncommented in both server and client and wireshark is listening to tap0 but it is not showing any encryption. Am I doing something wrong here?</p>
2545
null
null
2011-03-10T22:11:01.170
Wireshark showing no encryption in OpenVPN
[ "openvpn" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>OpenVPN is connected in this way:</p>\n\n<pre><code> [you - tap0-]-- INTERNET --[-tap0 - server ]\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>The traffic between <code>you</code> and <code>tap0</code> is unencrypted, the same applies to <code>tap0</code> &lt;> <code>server</code>. The traffic between both ...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>OpenVPN is connected in this way:</p>\n\n<pre><code> [you - tap0-]-- INTERNET --[-tap0 - server ]\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>The traffic between <code>you</code> and <code>tap0</code> is unencrypted, the same applies to <code>tap0</code> &lt;> <code>server</code>. The traffic betwe...
null
null
null
null
null
29839
1
null
2011-03-10T21:45:23.880
7
251
<p>I would like to know if it is currently or will be possible to translate the Ubuntu One web UI, because I know people, and I'm sure there are lot of them, who don't understand any English words, and so don't use it. I really that think it is very important to make it translatable, to have it used by the most people...
5080
3037
2011-03-11T20:36:37.880
2012-10-17T12:21:05.070
How to translate Ubuntu One web UI?
[ "ubuntu-one", "translation" ]
1
2
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2012-10-17T18:37:20.607", "id": "251708", "postId": "29839", "score": "0", "text": "possible duplicate of [How do I get started with Translations?](http://askubuntu.com/questions/26999/how-do-i-get-started-with-translations)", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "12864"...
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>At the moment, you can't translate the web ui. There's 2 reasons for this:</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>There's a lot of actual technical work that needs to be done, and it hasn't been a priority so far</li>\n<li>Since we sell plans, the translations are a sensitive issue since it can le...
null
null
null
null
null
29842
1
29845
2011-03-10T21:48:47.180
4
5832
<p>I am trying to install Subclipse plugins for eclipse IDE. I have installed it but on restart of the IDE, it throws up the following error:</p> <pre><code>Failed to load JavaHL Library. These are the errors that were encountered: no libsvnjavahl-1 in java.library.path no svnjavahl-1 in java.library.path no svnjavahl...
9302
3037
2011-03-11T20:38:00.427
2012-04-05T12:34:24.160
How do I add the SVN add-on Subclipse to Eclipse?
[ "eclipse", "svn" ]
3
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Got it worked out. Very simple solution. Just added</p>\n\n<pre><code>-Djava.library.path=/usr/lib/jni\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>after <code>-vmargs</code> in eclipse.ini file and restarted the IDE. </p>\n\n<p>This solution won't work if you did a manual installation of eclipse, for examp...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Got it worked out. Very simple solution. Just added</p>\n\n<pre><code>-Djava.library.path=/usr/lib/jni\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>after <code>-vmargs</code> in eclipse.ini file and restarted the IDE. </p>\n\n<p>This solution won't work if you did a manual installation of eclipse, f...
null
null
null
null
null
29844
1
30839
2011-03-10T22:09:25.560
5
1252
<p>I really really want to find this package. Because after I saw the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMWd1FOgr18" rel="nofollow noreferrer">youtube clip</a> I realized it's just one of those things I must have done before I die.</p> <p><a href="http://www.ubuntugeek.com/install-sun-looking-glass-desktop-envir...
10698
-1
2017-04-13T12:37:16.260
2017-02-25T11:45:11.567
Where can I find a package for "project looking Glass"? ("The Java desktop")
[ "java", "desktop-environments" ]
2
1
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-10T22:38:00.847", "id": "33333", "postId": "29844", "score": "0", "text": "A blast from the past! I'm in :)", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "1067" } ]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>This credit should be all on @takkat and @octavianDamiean.</p>\n\n<p>@Takkat\nHe found <a href=\"http://sourceforge.net/projects/lg3d-livecd/\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">this ISO</a> almost immediately after I posted this question! And he try to use Virtual VM, but it didn't work s...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Found this link for some source and additional info: <a href=\"http://java.net/projects/lg3d/\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">http://java.net/projects/lg3d/</a></p>\n\n<p>You can get the software by using <code>subversion</code></p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo apt-get install subversion...
null
null
null
null
null
29849
1
null
2011-03-10T22:22:16.667
2
5814
<p>The Steam client crashes after I login. After submitting my credentials, Steam displays a dialog box informing me the client is 'connecting'. I then see the Steam main page and news page displayed for roughly a second or so before the client crashes.</p> <p>I'm running Ubuntu 10.10 (I think..what's the best way to...
12166
527764
2017-03-15T07:29:35.550
2017-03-15T07:29:35.550
Steam (via Wine) crashes after login - any troubleshooting tips?
[ "wine", "steam" ]
2
5
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-10T22:58:57.953", "id": "33335", "postId": "29849", "score": "4", "text": "This would actually go in the winehg bug section. Anyway if you can, please provide, video card, sound card, motherboard, etc..", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "7035" }, { "...
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Not that this is a guarantee, but but you could try installing steam using <a href=\"http://packages.ubuntu.com/Playonlinux\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">Playonlinux</a> <a href=\"http://apt.ubuntu.com/p/Playonlinux\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\"><img src=\"https://hostmar.co/...
null
null
2013-02-15T01:47:12.323
null
null
29850
1
null
2011-03-10T22:24:25.400
4
153
<p>I need to delete all contacts in Ubuntu One. Doing this one at a time is excruciating and horrible. How can I just get rid of all contacts?</p>
null
8844
2011-03-11T06:02:49.440
2011-06-21T08:05:26.903
Ubuntu One Triplicated my contacts -- how can I delete all contacts so I can start over?
[ "ubuntu-one", "contacts", "delete" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Did this happen with phone sync? If it did, be careful as the instructions below may also delete the contacts in your phone when you re-sync.</p>\n\n<p>The simplest way to delete everything is probably using our new bulk delete option.\nTo do this:</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to: <a...
null
null
null
null
user12167
29851
1
null
2011-03-10T22:35:47.030
1
11760
<p>Complexity of installation of IPSec is not an issue. I would like to know which one will provide a faster connection for tunneling.</p>
2545
3037
2011-03-11T20:38:48.227
2016-10-20T09:49:21.370
OpenVPN vs. IPSec - which one is faster for tunneling?
[ "security", "openvpn", "tunnel", "ipsec" ]
4
3
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-10T23:37:47.970", "id": "33337", "postId": "29851", "score": "0", "text": "What are your cryptography requirements?", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "8844" }, { "creationDate": "2011-03-11T00:43:18.090", "id": "33348", "postId": "29851", ...
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>that is very very AFAIK, but I decided to make answer and not a comment.</p>\n\n<p>OpenVPN uses certificates, and there should be some certificate/key exchange involved, so to establish tunnel it will take longer than IPSEC with peer negotiation and establishing of tunnel. Af...
null
null
null
null
null
29855
1
null
2011-03-10T23:21:17.957
7
965
<p>Ubuntu One has worked fine for me for several weeks and I now have 8.2 GB of files in the clouds. Then, last night, Ubuntu One stopped working. When I fire up <code>System &gt; Preferences &gt; Ubuntu One</code>, it tells me that I have 8.2 GB stored (13.2 %) and that my status is <em>Unknown</em>.</p> <p>I've trie...
12169
3037
2011-03-11T20:41:04.890
2013-11-28T11:06:47.050
Ubuntu One stuck and doing nothing
[ "ubuntu-one" ]
2
1
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-11T17:05:43.570", "id": "33457", "postId": "29855", "score": "0", "text": "can you post any messages that are produced when you run ubuntu one preferences from a terminal. to do this hit ctrl+alt+t on your keyboard then enter ubuntuone-preferences at the prompt and hit...
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>What I do is:</p>\n\n<pre><code>u1sdtool -q\nfind ~/.local/share/ubuntuone/syncdaemon -depth -type d -empty -delete\nu1sdtool --start\nu1sdtool -c\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>Sometimes I need to do this 5 times.</p>\n\n<p>Also weird is when I push 'connect' nothing happens, but when...
null
null
null
null
null
29856
1
45257
2011-03-11T00:04:46.820
34
20347
<p>I've read about how source-based linux distros like Gentoo can have considerable performance increases when compared to pre-built distros like Ubuntu because they install from source with optimizations for your particular system. Is is possible to build Ubuntu from source to get the same kind of benefit?</p>
575767
117123
2013-10-31T03:35:14.950
2015-12-11T16:05:32.303
How to build all my installed package from sources?
[ "compiling" ]
3
6
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-11T00:13:18.140", "id": "33342", "postId": "29856", "score": "3", "text": "Install Gentoo, not Ubuntu, for that. Seriously, why use a distro that absolutely fails at source-based dependency management instead of one that rocks at it?", "userDisplayName": null, ...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p><code>Is is possible to build Ubuntu from source to get the same kind of benefit?</code> </p>\n\n<p>I am not sure about the benefits if you have fairly new hardware components but for the \"Ubuntu from source\" part of the question the answer is YES, you can build not only your favor...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>You could start a flamewar and a huge debate about this kind of topic, but lets look at real life. </p>\n\n<p>The speed of your OS greatly depends on what hardware you run it and that is the major factor. </p>\n\n<p>I change distros frequently while most of the time staying w...
null
null
null
null
ciferkey
29863
1
null
2011-03-11T03:19:48.147
2
663
<p>Okay guys, here's a tricky one. I'm running 10.10 on my pc but i've had this issue for some time now.I'm having strange issues with the mouse. What happens is when I get into Ubuntu, I can click anything, but as soon as I click something to open a window, run a program, I can no longer click anything EXCEPT the last...
4572
6969
2011-04-13T15:43:12.307
2011-06-22T20:06:09.050
Mouse not clicking properly
[ "10.10", "mouse", "docky", "window" ]
1
2
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-11T04:45:40.067", "id": "33371", "postId": "29863", "score": "0", "text": "I'd be interested in seeing the `ButtonPress` and `ButtonRelease` events for each of your mouse buttons in [`xev`](http://manpages.ubuntu.com/xev).", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "...
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Do you use a clearlooks-theme? This may cause your mouse problems. Choose another theme.</p>\n\n<p>Does your mouse problem persist with metacity? Try:</p>\n\n<pre><code>metacity --replace\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>See also: <a href=\"https://askubuntu.com/questions/34123/mouse-hov...
null
null
2012-02-10T13:15:51.380
null
null
29866
1
29893
2011-03-11T04:41:52.007
11
56237
<p>I have a 320 GB harddrive with three partitions / , /home and swap. What I want to do is change the size of swap which now is 8 GB to 5 GB and append that 3 GB to my /home partition. I have searched through the web for this but don't seem to find a proper way to increase my home partition. Can anyone help ? By the w...
1543
1543
2011-03-11T10:10:18.750
2011-03-11T10:49:45.343
Increase the /home partition without losing the data
[ "partitioning", "home-directory", "gparted" ]
2
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Partitions cannot be fragmented, i.e. those cannot be split up in chunks. You have to follow these steps:</p>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Move the swap (sda6) to the end of the extended partition (filling the unallocated space)</li>\n<li>Expand the size of <code>/home</code> (sda5) with the new una...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>You will need Ubuntu or Gparted live CD for this. Boot from live CD and run gparted. If swap and home partitions are adjacent to each other then you can simply shrink your swap partition and extend the home and that will do. To do this first right click on the swap partition,...
null
null
null
null
null
29867
1
47009
2011-03-11T04:56:28.327
1
1261
<p>I am using Unity 2D with Compiz. And I want the workspaces button to trigger the expo view mode in Compiz. Can anyone help me?</p>
5434
3037
2011-03-11T20:42:45.780
2011-06-05T01:14:46.550
How to make Unity 2D workspace button trigger Compiz expo view mode?
[ "compiz", "launcher", "workspaces", "unity-2d" ]
4
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>The workspace button won't do the trick, but you can add to the launcher bar a custom button that will trigger the compiz Expo effect (thanks to Andrew from webupd8.org ).</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Install xdotool (and compizconfig-settings-manager if you don't have it already) by typing...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Use Unity 3D <em>(instead of unity 2D, if you are using compiz)</em>.</p>\n", "commentCount": "3", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-03-12T09:19:42.237", "id": "33566", "postId": "29908", "score": "0", "text": "unity 3...
null
null
null
null
null
29871
1
29937
2011-03-11T07:53:59.850
3
3634
<p>I've installed ubuntu on a USB stick, which took about 2 hours. After booting from USB, the system was extreme slow, during write operations.</p> <p>The problem seems to be the cache mode <code>[sda] Assuming drive cache: write through</code>.</p> <p>How can I change this during and after the installation? Which i...
10057
10057
2011-03-11T08:18:21.827
2011-03-11T15:40:36.420
How can I change the cache mode of an USB drive?
[ "usb-drive", "cache" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You can try remounting the partition with different options, example</p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo mount -o remount,rw,relatime,data=writeback /dev/sda1 /\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>Another option is to pass the argument via Grub. </p>\n", "commentCount": "1", "comments": [ { "creat...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>You can try remounting the partition with different options, example</p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo mount -o remount,rw,relatime,data=writeback /dev/sda1 /\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>Another option is to pass the argument via Grub. </p>\n", "commentCount": "1", "comments": [ ...
null
null
null
null
null
29872
1
29883
2011-03-11T07:54:44.337
130
215437
<p>Yesterday one of my friends asked me if there is some torrent client that runs on the command-line.</p> <p>I had no answer for him, but I think that you have some.</p>
3921
527764
2017-10-16T12:32:46.847
2017-10-16T12:32:46.847
Torrent client for the command-line?
[ "command-line", "software-recommendation", "bittorrent", "client" ]
9
4
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-11T11:32:00.783", "id": "33405", "postId": "29872", "score": "0", "text": "Why do you want a cli torrent client? Do you just prefer cli? Do you need it for a headless server? Do you need to pass it commands via bash script?", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": ...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p><a href=\"http://deluge-torrent.org\">Deluge</a> is controllable by gui, web, and console.</p>\n\n<p>To setup remote access to a deluge server see the <a href=\"http://dev.deluge-torrent.org/wiki/UserGuide/ThinClient\">thinclient guide</a>.</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://apt.ubuntu.com/p...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>I was looking for a torrent client for ubuntu server a few weeks ago.I didn't found anything interesting but µTorrent server.It runs a web interface which can be accessible from serveraddress:8000/gui.</p>\n\n<p>Here is a screenshot of the web interface:</p>\n\n<p><img src=\"...
null
null
2017-10-16T19:18:47.163
null
null
29877
1
29881
2011-03-11T08:28:23.293
3
1133
<p>i was thinking in way that before run my script , evaluate which operating system that user use ubuntu or solaris , am using this because there is some differences <br> in command option in each OS such as <code>sed ..</code> , i was trying the following : <br></p> <pre><code>sysEval=`grep "ubuntu" | uname -a` ...
11749
null
null
2011-03-11T12:57:08.943
OS evaluate in bash script
[ "bash", "command-line" ]
4
1
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2013-04-01T00:21:05.940", "id": "346795", "postId": "29877", "score": "0", "text": "This question makes sense and has multiple upvoted answers. But it appears it may soon be closed. It would be good if at least one person who has voted to close this would explain *why* this sh...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Instead of parsing <code>uname -a</code> a better idea would be parsing output of <code>cat /etc/*release*</code>.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 2.5", "creationDate": "2011-03-11T08:44:43.123", "id": ...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Instead of parsing <code>uname -a</code> a better idea would be parsing output of <code>cat /etc/*release*</code>.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 2.5", "creationDate": "2011-03-11T08:44...
null
null
null
null
null
29888
1
29895
2011-03-11T10:19:20.450
0
1051
<p>Using the guide on <a href="http://www.ubuntu.com/netbook/get-ubuntu/download" rel="nofollow">ubuntu.com</a> I installed the image of the netbook edition on my external HDD using <a href="http://www.pendrivelinux.com/" rel="nofollow">Pendrive</a> on Windows. I was not aware that it would create such a mess and now w...
2192
null
null
2011-03-11T16:30:21.003
Created bootable .iso on external USB HDD, how to get rid of it again?
[ "live-usb", "external-hdd", "usb-drive" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>If I'm not mistaken, the USB installer adds some files in the root folder of the USB disk and makes it bootable by adding some code in the Master Boot Record.</p>\n\n<p>You can safely remove the files created by the USB installer using the <kbd>Delete</kbd> button.</p>\n\n<p>You can ...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>If I'm not mistaken, the USB installer adds some files in the root folder of the USB disk and makes it bootable by adding some code in the Master Boot Record.</p>\n\n<p>You can safely remove the files created by the USB installer using the <kbd>Delete</kbd> button.</p>\n\n<p>...
null
null
null
null
null
29889
1
29896
2011-03-11T10:24:06.867
22
14832
<p>I'm in the process of adding my OpenPGP key to Launchpad and I just uploaded it to Ubuntu's keyserver. Now I can only continue once the key is available through the keyserver. Is there a way to check if that's already the case?</p>
3037
null
null
2023-09-17T19:01:27.793
How do I check if my OpenPGP key is in the Ubuntu keyserver?
[ "gnupg" ]
2
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Command line way:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>Run:</p>\n<pre><code> gpg --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com --search-key 'your@mail.com'\n</code></pre>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Graphical way:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>Run <code>seahorse</code> (<em>Passwords and Encryption Keys</em>), hit the <em>Find Re...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Command line way:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>Run:</p>\n<pre><code> gpg --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com --search-key 'your@mail.com'\n</code></pre>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Graphical way:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>Run <code>seahorse</code> (<em>Passwords and Encryption Keys</em>), hit the <em...
null
null
null
null
null
29891
1
29915
2011-03-11T10:30:57.183
7
5277
<p>I read <a href="http://mvogt.wordpress.com/2011/03/10/apt-btrfs-snapshot/">on the planet</a> that <code>apt-btrfs-snapshot</code> would be available for Natty. The brief description of what it does sounds very nice:</p> <blockquote> <p>it will automatically create filesystem snapshot (of everything but /home) whe...
449
null
null
2011-03-11T14:24:49.117
How does apt-btrfs-snapshot work?
[ "btrfs" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I don't know <code>apt-btrfs-snapshot</code>, but from what I read rapidly in the code, it simply use the btrfs snapshot feature before <code>apt</code>'s actions.</p>\n\n<p><code>btrfs</code> uses <a href=\"https://btrfs.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/Btrees#FS_Trees\" rel=\"nofollow\">a...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I don't know <code>apt-btrfs-snapshot</code>, but from what I read rapidly in the code, it simply use the btrfs snapshot feature before <code>apt</code>'s actions.</p>\n\n<p><code>btrfs</code> uses <a href=\"https://btrfs.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/Btrees#FS_Trees\" rel=\"nofo...
null
null
null
null
null
29892
1
null
2011-03-11T10:43:03.840
0
283
<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/29553/how-can-i-configure-unity">How can I configure Unity?</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>will it be possible to edit the panel in unity?</p> <p>to add and remove apps (weather, date, main-menu, shut-off-button).</p> ...
4412
-1
2017-04-13T12:23:59.520
2011-03-11T10:51:33.160
Which changes can you make in Unity?
[ "unity" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Apps can be added/pinned an removed from the launcher.</p>\n\n<p>The panel can't be moved around (by default).</p>\n\n<p>The \"Gnome-Classic\" desktop will remain available, choose on the login screen.</p>\n", "commentCount": "1", "comments": [ { "creati...
null
null
2011-03-12T14:39:56.823
null
null
29897
1
null
2011-03-11T11:13:24.277
2
1689
<p>I'm totally newbie to Ubuntu after years of MS Windows. Please excuse my mitakes. The icon was located in Gnome Panel 2.30.2. and it adjust the level of sound.</p>
null
12342
2011-03-14T12:01:49.537
2014-05-01T19:15:33.277
Speaker Icon in taskbar is missing
[ "sound", "gnome-panel" ]
1
3
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-11T11:15:50.487", "id": "33399", "postId": "29897", "score": "0", "text": "Do you mean the sound indicator?", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "667" }, { "creationDate": "2011-03-11T12:03:03.153", "id": "33415", "postId": "29897", "score":...
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Just right click on the panel, and select Add to Panel. Scroll down, and look for Indicator applet. Click the Add button. That should add the indicator. If that does not solve your problems, open a terminal, by pressing <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>Alt</kbd> + <kbd>t</kbd> </p>\n\n...
null
null
null
null
user12180
29898
1
29899
2011-03-11T11:20:01.497
4
1457
<p>I think I'm mixing up and I need some one to clarify things for me!</p> <p>What is the differences between GStreamer and FFmpeg. What I need is a command line to convert file(s) from one format to another.</p> <p>I know I can do that with installing ffmpeg but I read and I saw allot of talk about Gstreamer. Can I ...
9507
667
2011-03-11T11:31:18.117
2011-03-11T11:31:18.117
FFmpeg or GStreamer for command line conversion of audio files?
[ "command-line", "sound", "ffmpeg", "gstreamer", "transcode" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>GStreamer is a multimedia framework used from within applications. It is not generally used directly from the command line.</p>\n\n<p>FFmpeg also has a set of libraries for use within applications but is mainly known for the <code>ffmpeg</code> command. This program can transcode med...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>GStreamer is a multimedia framework used from within applications. It is not generally used directly from the command line.</p>\n\n<p>FFmpeg also has a set of libraries for use within applications but is mainly known for the <code>ffmpeg</code> command. This program can trans...
null
null
null
null
null
29903
1
null
2011-03-11T12:02:23.343
20
20235
<p>it was so easy to show the weather in the panel, without installing an app.</p> <p>why won't that be possible anymore in 11.04?</p>
4412
169736
2014-01-29T00:32:02.250
2016-09-23T14:15:04.387
What happened to the weather-app in the panel?
[ "unity", "indicator" ]
4
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>The weather feature of the time/date applet was removed (weather isn't related to time :), and the weather indicator is now a separate application: <a href=\"http://apt.ubuntu.com/p/indicator-weather\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">indicator-weather</a> <a href=\"http://apt.ubu...
null
null
null
null
null
29905
1
null
2011-03-11T12:09:31.857
2
78
<p>I planned to use <code>git</code> for the important files in my home directory, so I can revert bad settings or transfer them to another computer as needed. But there's too much chaos there, with each program mixing wildly temporary files, caches, logs, backups, and everything. </p> <p>Finding anything worth saving...
10802
47151
2012-03-23T21:04:20.440
2012-03-23T21:04:20.440
Using versioning for settings in home?
[ "settings", "version-control" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 3.0
[]
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p><a href=\"https://askubuntu.com/questions/28477/what-is-safe-to-exclude-for-a-full-system-backup\">This question</a> has some pretty good tips on things you can definitely ignore from any sort of versioning. Typically runtime or cached things that would be regenerated.</p>\n"...
null
null
null
null
null
29909
1
48940
2011-03-11T12:22:40.193
5
3628
<p>When I click on a PDF link on Chromium I get a 'Missing Plug-in' page.</p> <p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/MJ5Vx.png" alt="Missing Plug-in"></p> <p>It used to be that it would download the PDF and then I could view it with Evince. To do this now I have to right click and click 'Save Link As...'. How can I g...
667
667
2011-03-14T21:23:34.037
2011-06-27T14:38:21.197
How can I get Chromium to download PDF files automatically?
[ "chromium", "pdf", "plugins" ]
5
4
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-11T14:26:38.803", "id": "33426", "postId": "29909", "score": "0", "text": "This annoys the bejsus out of me. On Windows it just shows the pdf with a rather nice internal viewer. On Ubuntu, it complains that it might pose a security threat, are you sure you want to do...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>This is no longer a problem - I am now using the version from the 11.04 repositories (Chromium 11). I assume this was a bug that was fixed. A solution for people on Ubuntu 10.10 who are having this problem would be to use a PPA to upgrade to a later stable release.</p>\n", "comment...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Go to the <code>about:plugins</code> page and pick Disable on \"Chrome PDF Viewer\".</p>\n\n<p><img src=\"https://i.stack.imgur.com/0onn2.png\" alt=\"enter image description here\"></p>\n\n<p>If the entry isn't there, it might have to do with the plugin not being there at all...
null
null
null
null
null
29918
1
29921
2011-03-11T14:00:10.857
7
4030
<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/33413/how-to-create-a-meta-package-that-automatically-installs-other-packages">How to create a meta-package that automatically installs other packages?</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>I want to use Frescobaldi (an editor...
1676
-1
2017-04-13T12:23:46.240
2011-10-21T10:41:37.320
How to trick apt dependencies?
[ "package-management", "dpkg", "dependencies", "metapackages", "equivs" ]
2
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>For where you're actually providing the dependency, I'd use <code>checkinstall</code> to do the installation. <code>checkinstall</code> basically replaces <code>make install</code> and generates a proper .deb package and then installs that. Not only does that allow you to remove or u...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>You should have used <code>dhmake</code> or <code>sudo check install</code> instead of <code>sudo make install</code>. That way you create a deb (check install also installs the deb) of the later lilypond version ^^.</p>\n\n<p>If you still have the source (and the object file...
null
null
2011-10-21T10:43:59.500
null
null
29923
1
29925
2011-03-11T14:34:16.400
1
2397
<p>I recently read about next Linux Mint release using GNOME3 but without the shell. Does it mean the panel interface will be revisited? If so, is it possible to build it for testing?</p>
10446
null
null
2011-03-11T14:46:10.597
Will GNOME3 offer a panel interface or just the Shell?
[ "gnome" ]
2
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p><code>gnome-panel</code> still exists and is still maintained as far as I know. It's still going to be popular for distributions and people that don't want or need the newer shells right now. I can't see this changing in the immediate future, at least until one of the newcomers has p...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Gnome3 does away with the panels and replaces them with gnome-shell. You can see screen shots of it at <a href=\"http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1603874\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1603874</a></p>\n", "commentCount": "3", "com...
null
null
null
null
null
29926
1
null
2011-03-11T14:48:33.907
1
510
<p>I installed the educational version of Ubuntu with Unity. This is for kids. The most important applications are the ones that the descriptions says are specially added for kids. Trying to find them is a pain in the applications directory. They are organized in the main menu, but Unity does not use the main menu ...
null
null
null
2011-03-11T14:59:53.290
Unity does not use the categories from the .desktop files
[ "unity", "edubuntu" ]
1
1
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-13T06:42:11.357", "id": "33688", "postId": "29926", "score": "0", "text": "Can you just log into the classic desktop?", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "8844" } ]
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>If you run all the latest components of the Unity stack (specifically unity-place-applications >= 0.2.38) you'll see that it now respects the same categories as found in the Software Center (if you click the dropdown next to the search entry you should hopefully see what I m...
null
null
null
null
user12189
29927
1
29936
2011-03-11T14:58:10.960
0
4797
<p>I was trying to run Windows XP under Virtual Box (host system Ubuntu 10.04) and I've got an error message saying:</p> <pre><code>Kernel driver not installed (rc=-1908) The VirtualBox Linux kernel driver (vboxdrv) is either not loaded or there is a permission problem with /dev/vboxdrv. Re-setup the kernel module by...
11141
3037
2011-03-11T20:43:17.527
2011-03-11T20:43:17.527
How do I solve VirtualBox error 0x80004005?
[ "virtualbox" ]
1
4
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-11T15:22:02.420", "id": "33434", "postId": "29927", "score": "0", "text": "This looks like a Windows problem to me. You don't need to DKMS to run VirtualBox (although it helps when kernel updates) and if windows is running that far as to ask for registration, it's like...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>XP has noticed the hardware has changed and is asking you to re-register. This happens because the virtual hardware presented by VirtualBox to the Guest OS (in this case XP) has changed so XP believes it's been moved from one host to another.</p>\n\n<p>Call Microsoft with your licens...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>XP has noticed the hardware has changed and is asking you to re-register. This happens because the virtual hardware presented by VirtualBox to the Guest OS (in this case XP) has changed so XP believes it's been moved from one host to another.</p>\n\n<p>Call Microsoft with you...
null
null
null
null
null
29930
1
null
2011-03-11T15:12:18.453
0
234
<p>I upgraded from 9.04 to 10.10 a couple of days ago, and things are really messed up - X is crashing constantly.</p> <p>Since then, I had an application segfault for no reason, when I was debugging, I found that it was <code>strlen()</code> that was causing the segfault (pointing to libc being the problem)! Upon inv...
11916
null
null
2011-03-11T19:07:06.167
How do I recover from upgrading while using bad version of gcc/binutils?
[ "upgrade", "compiling", "data-recovery", "versions" ]
2
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>At this point, I'd be looking to rescue as many files as possible (like <code>/home</code>, <code>/etc</code> and parts of <code>/var</code>) and doing a clean install from a verified CD (ie check the md5 checksum of the downloaded ISO).</p>\n\n<p>You might also want a dumped...
null
null
null
null
null
29931
1
29989
2011-03-11T15:13:05.580
18
8639
<p><strong>UPDATE: I found <a href="https://www.youneedabudget.com/features" rel="nofollow">YNAB</a></strong> which runs very nice in wine too. (The upcoming version 5 appears to be web-based instead.)</p> <hr> <p>I'm looking for something to replace my MS Money 2004 application. </p> <ul> <li>I've tried KMyMoney wh...
5786
5786
2015-11-20T09:41:33.120
2023-06-07T08:46:13.910
Microsoft Money alternative?
[ "software-recommendation", "finance" ]
6
4
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-11T17:43:26.307", "id": "33466", "postId": "29931", "score": "0", "text": "Related Question: [Which tool to use for “home banking”?](http://askubuntu.com/q/12734/667)", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "667" }, { "creationDate": "2011-03-11T21:18:11.3...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>I am the main developer of <a href=\"http://skrooge.org/\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">Skrooge</a> and I would like to suggest you:</p>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Try to change the extension of your file by .OFX and try to import it with Skrooge. Most of the time, it works.</li>\n<li>Send me by em...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Firstly i assume that you are talking about OFX and not OFC since </p>\n\n<blockquote>\n <p>Open Financial Connectivity (OFC) is an obsolete file format for financial transaction information. It has since been replaced by OFX.</p>\n</blockquote>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://homeba...
null
null
null
null
null
29932
1
null
2011-03-11T15:14:19.977
5
939
<p>I used to do something similar with yum on CentOS. I think there was a --enable-repo and --disable-repo param.</p> <p>Is there something that exists for <code>apt-get install &lt;some pkg&gt;</code> that will restrict to <code>/etc/apt/sources.list.d/&lt;somefile&gt;</code>?</p>
12190
null
null
2011-03-11T15:42:28.677
How install an application with apt-get and restrict it to a specific repo source?
[ "installation", "apt" ]
2
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>I don't believe you can do that quickly and easily without a wrapper around apt-get to juggle the sources manually.</p>\n\n<p>One option however is to suffix the package you wish to install with the version number required, which will likely be different in each source.</p>\n...
null
null
null
null
null
29940
1
29941
2011-03-11T15:50:30.073
5
990
<p>Nautilus seems to list all partitions under "devices". </p> <p>On my system, this includes a Windows 7 partition and a "System Reserved" partition created by Windows.</p> <p>I would prefer to hide those two partitions. Is it possible?</p>
2337
169736
2013-11-22T20:52:41.043
2013-11-22T20:52:41.043
Can I stop specific 'devices' from showing up in Nautilus?
[ "nautilus" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>The easiest way that used to work was manually creating mount points in <code>/etc/fstab</code> and mounting them in <code>/mnt</code> (or anywhere else but not in <code>/media/</code>). If they're already mounted somewhere, Nautilus shouldn't bother you with the drives.</p>\n\n<p>If...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>The easiest way that used to work was manually creating mount points in <code>/etc/fstab</code> and mounting them in <code>/mnt</code> (or anywhere else but not in <code>/media/</code>). If they're already mounted somewhere, Nautilus shouldn't bother you with the drives.</p>\...
null
null
null
null
null
29942
1
29952
2011-03-11T16:22:22.763
447
203074
<p>I frequently ssh into my box at home from school, but usually when I change classes and my computer suspends, the pipe will be broken. However, ssh simply locks up - <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>c</kbd>, <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>z</kbd> and <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>d</kbd> have no effect. </p> <p>It's annoying to have to restart m...
658
11932
2013-01-19T10:40:17.017
2021-03-28T08:31:53.473
How can I break out of ssh when it locks?
[ "ssh" ]
3
4
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-11T16:33:36.180", "id": "33449", "postId": "29942", "score": "0", "text": "If I got disconnected with an active SSH session, it freezes. I just kill it and start a new session. No information is lost because I use GNU screen.", "userDisplayName": null, "userId"...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Normal keys are forwarded over the <code>ssh</code> session, so none of those will work. Instead, use the escape sequences. To kill the current session hit subsequently <kbd>Enter</kbd>, <kbd>~</kbd>, <kbd>.</kbd>.</p>\n<p>(Keep in mind that in international keyboards where <code>~</...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Normal keys are forwarded over the <code>ssh</code> session, so none of those will work. Instead, use the escape sequences. To kill the current session hit subsequently <kbd>Enter</kbd>, <kbd>~</kbd>, <kbd>.</kbd>.</p>\n<p>(Keep in mind that in international keyboards where <...
null
null
null
null
null
29950
1
null
2011-03-11T17:07:52.070
5
7221
<p>I installed Ubuntu on my notebook yesterday. All right except wi-fi connection.</p> <p>I found wi-fi network (based on D-link dir-300) and connected. But it works too slow and disconnect every 1-3 minutes. You can say that maybe problem is in connection but on my notebook i have windows 7 and ubuntu 10.10 and in win...
12198
-1
2020-06-12T14:37:07.210
2012-10-07T01:07:23.797
Wireless on an Atheros AR9285 is slow and disconnects
[ "wireless", "drivers", "atheros" ]
2
4
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-11T17:47:18.603", "id": "33467", "postId": "29950", "score": "0", "text": "Please [edit](http://askubuntu.com/posts/29950/edit) your post to include the output of `lspci -k`. This is almost certainly a driver issue but until we know what hardware we're actually dealing...
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Kernel 2.6.39 completely fixed the issues with the ath9x driver for me in 11.04 (Natty). I can do high-load transfers without issue. <a href=\"https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/761176\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">Comment #8 on \"wlan (AR928X, ath9k) slow s...
null
null
null
null
null
29957
1
null
2011-03-11T18:11:14.887
2
2508
<p>I recently bought a new HP DV6-3118SA laptop, but I am having a very discouraging problem with the graphics card. The graphics card is Radeon Mobility HD 5470. It doesn't install by default, but I do get some message suggesting to install the driver. If I install that driver, the next time I reboot, the screen goes ...
7280
235
2011-03-12T02:21:55.763
2012-04-23T09:58:26.863
Radeon Mobility HD 5470 Not Working
[ "10.10", "drivers", "fglrx", "ati" ]
3
4
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-11T18:21:05.360", "id": "33475", "postId": "29957", "score": "0", "text": "your wireless is probably missing a driver, but you should attach a report from hardinfo (available in software center) or `lspci` and split this into two questions (one for each device :).", ...
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>I've had issues with ATI card drivers before and the following wiki always helped me;</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/Main_Page\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/Main_Page</a></p>\n\n<p>It will give you alot of info to install and troubl...
null
null
null
null
null
29958
1
29963
2011-03-11T18:21:10.480
30
119920
<p>I'm confident that I do not need a password for my computer. How do I remove passwords for things like when the screensaver activates and installing software?</p>
12202
41
2011-03-11T18:52:21.590
2023-09-25T12:27:45.090
How do I make Ubuntu not ask me for my password?
[ "login", "password" ]
6
1
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2021-04-15T21:36:18.323", "id": "2270895", "postId": "29958", "score": "0", "text": "It's easy enough to avoid the need to supply a password when you initially log in. But how do you do that on subsequent logins, i.e. when you log in after you've logged out? Or is that simply ...
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>While this statement is a general attitude that I dont agree with, in the spirit of answering your question, I'll continue without further biased objectification.</p>\n\n<p>There are a few areas of the system that you can utilize to process this request. First being the \"Screensaver...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>While this statement is a general attitude that I dont agree with, in the spirit of answering your question, I'll continue without further biased objectification.</p>\n\n<p>There are a few areas of the system that you can utilize to process this request. First being the \"Scr...
null
null
null
null
null
29959
1
39136
2011-03-11T18:29:35.793
3
319
<p>I am not able to download packages through Ubuntu Software Centre when connected to Cisco VPN. However, I am able to do the same from Synaptic by adding proxy settings.</p> <p>How do I make Ubuntu Software Centre to make use of the same settings as Synaptic package manager?</p>
9302
3037
2011-03-11T20:45:25.933
2011-05-02T09:16:10.990
Ubuntu Sofware Centre does not download packages when connected to Cisco VPN
[ "software-center", "synaptic", "cisco" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Found my answer. just add the proxy settings to /etc/apt/apt.conf. This solution works for both cli and the software centre. </p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 3.0", "creationDate": "2011-05-02T09:16:10.990"...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Found my answer. just add the proxy settings to /etc/apt/apt.conf. This solution works for both cli and the software centre. </p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communityOwnedDate": null, "contentLicense": "CC BY-SA 3.0", "creationDate": "2011-0...
null
null
null
null
null
29961
1
30333
2011-03-11T18:33:36.520
9
1036
<p>With regard to kernels and backports, I noted a backported kernel available to 10.04 LTS builds, slightly older than the cutting-edge kernels in 10.10. Any reason for a lack of backports for them? (although the currently backported kernel for lucid is 2.6.35, >= 2.6.36 is newer and seems to be in the 10.10 and lat...
10616
235
2012-08-22T17:17:42.063
2012-08-22T17:17:42.063
Why are only some versions of the kernel backported to certain releases?
[ "kernel", "backport" ]
4
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Speaking for the Ubuntu Kernel Team, The plan is to provide backport kernels in lockstep with Stable release updates. The Maverick kernels are unavailable currently due to a toolchain change that is precluding them from building. Once that has been fixed, there will be additional ker...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Time. Someone has to take the time to backport, and it just isn't a very high priority.</p>\n", "commentCount": "1", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-03-12T03:55:54.457", "id": "33532", "postId": "29971", "score": "0", ...
null
0
null
null
null
29969
1
null
2011-03-11T18:54:19.747
33
9561
<blockquote> <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br> <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/126540/how-to-add-a-show-desktop-icon-to-the-launcher">How to add a “Show desktop” icon to the launcher?</a> </p> </blockquote> <p>I miss the symbol to show the desktop with just one click when using Unity instead ...
4412
-1
2017-04-13T12:23:09.107
2011-12-06T17:53:00.267
Is there a Unity equivalent of the GNOME panel 'show desktop' applet?
[ "unity", "launcher" ]
0
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
null
[]
null
0
2012-10-22T06:51:49.107
null
null
29973
1
null
2011-03-11T19:17:00.443
5
1971
<p>Is it possible to put a shortcut to a file (like a application launcher but opens a file instead of launching a program) in the Unity launcher, and if so, how?</p>
4412
3037
2011-03-11T20:50:13.357
2011-03-11T21:16:15.583
How can I put a shortcut to a file in the Unity launcher?
[ "unity", "11.04", "shortcuts" ]
1
3
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-11T20:46:33.703", "id": "33500", "postId": "29973", "score": "0", "text": "Do you mean the launcher on the left, or the top panel? Also, which version of Ubuntu are you using?", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "3037" }, { "creationDate": "2011-03-11T...
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>I only know a dirty way:</p>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Create a file <code>~/.local/share/applications/myfile.desktop</code></li>\n<li><p>Add the following to that file:</p>\n\n<pre><code>[Desktop Entry]\nName=MyFile\nExec=gedit /path/to/a/text/file\nIcon=text\nTerminal=false\nType=Applic...
null
null
null
null
null
29974
1
null
2011-03-11T19:23:48.750
0
1446
<p>I am trying to set up a VPN in a virtual box machine running Ubuntu 10.10. All attempts so far have failed and even when I set up the VPN it keeps saying failed connection. Any help at all here would be much appreciated.</p>
null
3037
2011-03-11T20:31:33.587
2012-01-13T07:33:38.567
How do I set up a virtual private network in VirtualBox?
[ "10.10", "server", "virtualbox", "vpn" ]
1
1
CC BY-SA 2.5
[ { "creationDate": "2011-03-11T20:30:44.377", "id": "33497", "postId": "29974", "score": "1", "text": "Can you please clarify what machines are involved? What is the VPN host, and what are its clients? What kind of VPN are you trying to set up, and what have you done to try to do so? Also, how is...
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>What kind of vpn are you trying to connect? is it cisco vpn? if its cisco vpn, then try using the cisco client. the tutorial to compile can be found <a href=\"http://projects.tuxx-home.at/?id=cisco_vpn_client\" rel=\"nofollow\">here</a> and <a href=\"http://www.lamnk.com/blog...
null
0
null
null
user12207
29983
1
29987
2011-03-11T21:43:17.713
1
1345
<p>Is the top panel of Unity transparent or solid by default at the moment?</p>
null
667
2011-03-12T14:43:37.773
2011-03-12T14:43:37.773
Is the top panel in Unity currently transparent by default?
[ "unity", "11.04" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Solid, but you can make it transparent using the CompizConifg Settings Manager <code>ccsm</code>:</p>\n\n<p><img src=\"https://i.stack.imgur.com/9byp0.png\" alt=\"enter image description here\"></p>\n", "commentCount": "2", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2012-02-28T21...
[ { "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Solid, but you can make it transparent using the CompizConifg Settings Manager <code>ccsm</code>:</p>\n\n<p><img src=\"https://i.stack.imgur.com/9byp0.png\" alt=\"enter image description here\"></p>\n", "commentCount": "2", "comments": [ { "creationDate"...
null
null
null
null
user11217
29984
1
30026
2011-03-11T21:43:24.903
1
3505
<p>I recently bought a new HP DV6-3118SA laptop, but I am having a very discouraging problem with wireless LAN. It simply doesn't work!</p> <p>Could you please help me with this?</p> <p>Output of lspci -k:</p> <pre><code>00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation Core Processor DRAM Controller (rev 02) Subsystem: He...
7280
235
2011-03-12T02:33:59.370
2011-04-14T03:03:32.293
Wireless not working with a RaLink RT3090
[ "10.10", "wireless", "drivers", "ralink" ]
2
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p><a href=\"http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=10012136#post10012136\" rel=\"nofollow\">This</a> is pretty much the defacto set of instructions on getting the 3090 to work properly. I had some trouble with them with 64 bit, but these instructions now seem to work in all cases. Yo...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Try adding this <a href=\"https://launchpad.net/~markus-tisoft/+archive/rt3090\" rel=\"nofollow\">PPA</a> for the Ralink 3090 driver to your system.</p>\n\n<pre><code>sudo add-apt-repository ppa:markus-tisoft/rt3090\n</code></pre>\n\n<p>Then; <code>sudo apt-get update</code> ...
null
null
null
null
null
29990
1
null
2011-03-11T22:11:19.683
0
1626
<p>With Natty coming out soon, I've been at work updating my deployment and self-config script to make my desktop on 11.04 run and look the way I want it to.</p> <p>One bummer is that dbus seems to have changed and does not permit, in the same manner Lucid and Maverick did, the authentication of the current user by te...
null
721
2011-03-12T18:39:46.140
2011-03-12T22:14:59.350
How to work around the home directory changing to /root when using sudo?
[ "11.04", "command-line", "root", "users" ]
1
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>It sounds like <code>$HOME</code> is being changed to <code>/root</code> within your script's environment. Try using <a href=\"http://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/natty/en/man8/sudo.8.html\" rel=\"nofollow\"><code>$SUDO_USER</code></a> instead of <code>$ON_USER</code>, and <a...
null
null
null
null
user12213
29992
1
null
2011-03-11T22:35:23.690
5
468
<p>I have a "stop sign" instead of a language icon in my notification area. How can I fix it?</p> <p>It also a stop sign instead of a language icon in the login window after suspend</p>
3982
7035
2011-04-17T20:37:09.743
2011-12-11T19:40:07.797
Stop sign in notification area instead of language icon
[ "gnome", "language-support", "icons" ]
1
3
CC BY-SA 3.0
[ { "creationDate": "2011-04-17T21:50:44.870", "id": "39800", "postId": "29992", "score": "2", "text": "What icon theme are you using?", "userDisplayName": null, "userId": "1992" }, { "creationDate": "2011-10-28T19:20:11.903", "id": "83162", "postId": "29992", "score": ...
null
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>This typically happens when you set the option (in gconf) to use \"flags\" to indicate the current keyboard layout when there are no flag icons installed (there are none by default).</p>\n", "commentCount": "1", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2012-01-1...
null
null
2011-12-27T21:54:16.230
null
null
29997
1
30001
2011-03-11T23:17:15.807
6
4922
<p>First off, I've read through this question: <a href="https://askubuntu.com/questions/5558/how-to-install-minecraft">How can I install Minecraft?</a>. I'm interested in the free web-embedded version <a href="http://www.minecraft.net/play.jsp" rel="nofollow noreferrer">(for demo purposes)</a>, not the paid and downloa...
8515
-1
2017-04-13T12:23:27.200
2013-07-04T22:31:09.880
How to play Minecraft Classic?
[ "10.04", "java", "minecraft" ]
2
0
CC BY-SA 2.5
[]
{ "accepted": true, "body": "<p>Took a look at about:plugins on Chromium and noticed IcedTea was still being used for eris knows what reason. One <code>apt-get purge icedtea6-plugin</code> and I finally get to try this intriguing 8-bit(-ish) graphic game.</p>\n", "commentCount": "0", "comments": [], "communit...
[ { "accepted": null, "body": "<p>Are you using compiz? If so, try disabling it while loading the demo. Java has been known to not function well with compiz.</p>\n", "commentCount": "1", "comments": [ { "creationDate": "2011-03-11T23:37:39.580", "id": "33518", "postId": "...
null
null
null
null
null