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yaro: this is what i do.	why not just medibuntu to install all th codecs you want?
when i plug in an usb device (it's a dj-interface) where can i find it's physical location inside ubuntu? /dev/something?	do « tail -f /var/log/messages » then plug the device
can i upgrade to the next ubuntu release (after gutsy gibbon, herdy heron or something) thru synaptic ?	you do it through update manager.
can someone check a site for me	it resolves (to web20.assortedinternet.com) but no response
can you help me please: how to put pc to suspend from terminal (it works great through gui)?	http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=591036 maybe this will help?
i am trying to connect a game with a friend through with cables through a network switch. and i'm configuring this manually in network manager. problem is, the network manager wants me to give a dns, and i don't have any/don't know of any. could anyone please help me asap?	try 208.67.222.222 that is opendns
anyone can help?? i can only see gnome when i run 'openbox/gnome'-session	metacity
can someone please tell me how to click ok in this damn window http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/4395/92753842.png ??	tab, enter?
after upgrading to ubuntu 6.06, i'm not able to log on :/ i upgraded with synapic	see if you can login that way
can anyone recommend a good itunes replacement?	try amarok
ok, would somebody please give me a hand here with my sound problems?	alsamixer
hello, i'm using fgrep to match a string in 'ps xa' and i just want the process that i'm matching, not the grep process finding that process. how do i exlude grep from my results without using `cut`?	\| grep -v grep
how can i close someones session without login into the accound being root?	sudo pkill -u $username
quick question, what packages do i need for 32-bit compatibility?	sudo apt-get install ia32-libs
hey. sound doesn't work in flash for me. it plays fine for everything else	http://wiki.ubuntu.com/restrictedformats has a section on flash sound, have you checked that out?
hey, after updating to feisty i can no longer see my ntfs partitions. i run 'sudo mount /media/hdd1' it tells me that /dev/hdd1 does not exist.	feisty uses a different driver and all drives are now sd instead of hd and/or sd
hello is there any programs like <b> dreamweaver</b> for linux ? i am using ubuntu - breezy.	there is nvu
df -h shows 224gb / 231gb = 100% usage. whats wrong there?	you can change the amount with tune2fs, it's definitely too much
is /etc/init.d/ssh the same as sshd?	sshd is just an alias to ssh(daemon) ... like i said before it's a script that starts the ssh server
newbye question: is it possible to install ubuntu9.04 on a partition with windows millennium edition ? (with a dual boot) thanks	yes thats fine
i'm installing xubuntu from the alternate cd, and i'm getting a screen saying no network interfaces detected. the installation can continue successfully in spite of that, right?	yes, you don't need an internet connection.
8.04 is quite old and does not support newer hardware as well. dump it	maybe yours do, but mine live forever
hi. im trying to update the contents of a file using sed. this doesnt seem to work: sed 's/oldstuff/newstuff/' inputfilename > inputfilename	make that 's/oldstuff/newstuff/g'
what is the correct line for 'sudo apt-get install nvidia'	am having a big issue with nvidia - the line goes like sudo apt-get install nvidia-current
is there a program to hook my pda to linux?	for windows based pdas there is multisync. for palm, there are a bunch, evolution's gnome-pilot, jpilot, etc
can someone help me with my awk syntax? dpkg -l \| awk print $1	awk '{ print $1 }'
where does ubuntu start compiz at startup by default pls?	if its not there try in apperance under 'visual effects' and make it none.
does anyone know a way to stop gparted from mounting a partition when it's run from the ubuntu live cd? or at least, stop it from re-mounting it once i dismount the partition? (although, it could be ubuntu doing this rather then gparted)	you could try stopping the haldaemon
what would cause a dd-copied partition to fail to boot on the destination disk?	a different uuid, which would prevent the partition from being found by some boot-time tests and scripts. you may need to hack grub's config files and fstab.
in synaptic, what's the difference between 'remove' and 'complete removal' of packages? thanks	i don't use gnome but i presume you can do something like mv ~/.gnome2{,_old} && mv ~/.gnome{,_old}
i'm trying to setup upstart, the service works when i do 'sudo start servicename' etc, but doesnt get started on reboot.. any ideas?	/etc/rc.local is ran just before the login screen. if you add commands in there it will be executed (add them above the exit 0 line)
how do i get is so ubuntu server stops asking for the install cd when i install new software?	apt-cache policy package
for some reason padevchooser doesn't work for me in jaunty.. i read a post somewhere about it being deprecated.. is there something else i can run to get a tray icon for quickly getting to a pulseaudio volume control?	tried installing gnome-volume-control-pulse?
how to get terminal console have a higher resolution?	it's quite simple, here's a short forum guide http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=169625
what permissions do you need on a directory in order to mkdir on it? write is insufficient, do you also need execute?	execute would be to enter the directory
i need to know what ubuntu usb install really means: does it make you use linux from the usb acting like a system, or is it a cd replacement that allows you to install linux as if you're doing it from a cd?	you can use it from the usb itself, or you can just install from the usb. your call
what does ubuntu server use as a text editor?	nano and vim (vim-tiny) are installed by default
are you hackintoshing? or you have that triple boot on a mac?	shhh! (yes i've a triple booted dell hackintosh. but i spend most time in ubuntu.)
good day everyone, im planing to get an usb 2.0 hdd for backup my ubuntu and windows system, is there any filesystem that works on both? (like an usb stick =) )	fat32
how to change my ip addrees when i use irc ?	you can try tor network to mask your ip
what's the name of the program ran after the reboot in a new installation... the one that configures everything?	base-config
anyone there that knows about dns and dhcp can help me	me too i have same proplem setting it
what do i type to join the kubuntu channel?	hit enter.
my multimedia keys dont work with xfce? is there a solution? thanks in advance	install lineakd?
i am trying to share folders with nfs through a wireless router, but the shared folder does not show up in the network. would someone help me with this?	using nfs over wifi is a bad idea because the protocol does not gracefully handle disconnection. i suggest smb of sshfs instead
xixaq: i've done it a couple of times... what are you running into?	jb0nd38372, i've been trying to install the rpm version.
i hav a problem. with my 16gb kingston data traveler. i used it as a bootable using unetbootin . now after format my flash is showing 2 gb capacity instead of 16 gb???????????????????	you probably just created a 2gb partition. you can only store stuff in a partition. open gparted and look at it
i am running xchat-gnome irc and i don't have any menus. any idea why?	my fav xchat do didy http://blog.bodhizazen.net/linux/xchat-customizations/ and there is a xchat channel also
how do i copy first 100000 lines from a file that has 10 mil lines into a new file	head -n 100000 > newfile
i can browse through my windows network just fine, but how can i write to it? it says permission denied, but i'm the owner of the windows machine, can i tell it my username/password for the windows machine?	you can try to mount it to your system somehwere and then write to the place you mounted it
i have dsl modem, and when i access a web page sometimes it shows the modem configuration page instead of the web page i asked for.. if i try to reload it, it works fine.. but then it can do it again 2 minutes later.. (i use firefox..)	what problem?
what would be the best virtual machine to use if i wanted graphics acceleration and i had kvm support?	that is no vm i know of that can to gfx acceleration
after latest update manager updates, firefox scrolls in slow motion. anyone know how to fix this?	in firefox go to edit->preferences->advanced and uncheck smooth scrolling
hello, i was wondering whether ubuntu-provided 64-bit `ld' can 'cross-compile' to i386, and how.	-melf_i386 maybe? not 100%
hi. whats an irc client that handles file sharing that works on ubuntu? thanks	as in dcc?
anyone knows how to get the size of each user's home dir (all files for each user) from the shell?	-> cd to the homedir of user and du -h
i have a .rar file that's in 15 parts, how do i recombine/extract them together?	the extracter will pick up the other files automatically
i accidently 'quit' the volume control icon in the top panel. i tried adding 'gnome-volume-control-applet' to start up, it comes, but it doesn't have the rhythmbox control in it, could you help me to get back the old volume control?	did you remove the indicator-applet?
i just didn't have the confidence of hardware spec knowledge to be sure ;)	i just went from xubuntu to the netbook remix on my eee pc 1001p
is it possible to make dhcpclient run on the background at boot? (i don't won't to wait 60 sec at configuring network interfaces when there's nothing to configure)	you can always press ctrl c to have it skip it but as bob2 said if your not going to use it disable it :)
where can i ask for androit ubuntu?	ubuntu on android isn't ready yet >> http://www.ubuntu.com/devices/android
can anyone recommend a suitable appointment/calendar management tool? i've a friend on windows who uses outlook and he's interested in converting to linux. one of the main applications he uses all the time is outlook, and if i can't think of an alternative, he can't commit to the change...	evolution also has a calendar
hi all - anyone know an easy way to get my current ram clock speed without opening up the case or powering down and checking the bios ?	http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-333204.html
does daemon tools work on ubuntu?	ignore the first thing ubottu said. you can mount iso's with the mount command
i feel a bit stupid asking this, but how do i make a new file in the terminal? i can't find a command for it...	or, just open it in whatever editor (nano filename) and then save it.
does anyone know where the abs-guide gets stored when installed by synaptics?	jwatson@ewok:~/workspace$ locate abs-guide
what filesystem is best to have on a ssd disk?	ext3 writes journal, which might cause more wear and tear than you want, ext2 less so
i keep getting a essage that the power management is not properly installed how can i fix it?	-> look in your bios perhaps? see if its enabled
how do i prevent the orinoco module from loading when i insert my wireless card?	/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist
how do i get infor on software raid mounts?	read about mdadm, md-raid..
any body here know haw i can put a video like a wallpaper?	if running compiz: http://tombuntu.com/index.php/2007/09/14/animated-wallpaper-with-compiz-fusion-on-ubuntu/
i've got a dvd image on my pc as a .iso file.. i opened in vlc but it stops playing after a chapter.. how can i play this correctly?	mplayer file.iso
hi, i know this isn't ubuntu specific but perhaps someone has some help? i have a manual for a device in pdf in russian, can i translate it to english somehow? or is there a way to copy/paste text into google translate?	copy content from your pdf file, translate it and make a pdf of english version w/ open office
hi, my system->about says i'm running a narwal but i think i am running the ubuntu from october. is there another way to check?	try system->administration->system monitor and hti the first tab
could anyone point me to the torrent for hardy alternative cd?	http://releases.ubuntu.com/8.04/ubuntu-8.04-alternate-i386.iso.torrent
how do you add respotitorys to ubuntu?	i went to that ubuntu guide and added the sources they said to add. :p and have plenty to play with
hi everyone ! :) does somebody know where to find the list of universe components and their respective description on the web ?	packages.ubuntu.com
question: anyone know anything about getting an mx revolution to work with ubuntu? mine works with my laptop, but not my mac pro	iam using a rev now but havnt bothered to set up the extra buttons
can anyone recommend a good media player to install, so i can watch the videos i take with my camera?	use vlc its a good media player
hello to everyone, i have got a problem with a lock screen. if i leave my laptop in that state for a long time, i can's see the window where i suppose to type in my pass to unlock so i am forced to turn it off by a power button. any ideas of fixing it? running ubuntu 11.04.	i think your computer is suspending to ram. turn that feature off
can anyone tell me the easiest (preferably gui with rightclick) way to mount automatically all hard disks in a computer? editing the fstab is still a black magic...	fesity should do it for you
can somebody running breezy just quickly tell me if they have a file, /etc/fonts/local.conf	i don't.
to what extent do the latest installers cope with dual-boot? i've got 1gb empty partition, c. 150gb win 7 and want to stick u into slack space	1gb is a bit small for the os.
hey, is it possible to shutdoen tt7 (x-server) and only run on tty1 (for example) - to save some batter?	sudo service lightdm stop
i want to upgrade to 11.10 from 11.04, but i closed my upgrade notification. how doi make it reappear?	alt-f2 .. update-manager -d
is there a software that allows you to see your computer specs?	start with 'cat /proc/cpuinfo'
do i have to reinstall my complete ubuntu installation when installing 7.10 ??	no, follow the upgrade instructions
anyone know how to tweet from gwibber?	you need to set your account up in it, then you'll need to drag the bar at the bottom of the screen up to show the typing area.
how do i uninstall a package	- use the purge flag to remove config files for the package as well ... ie apt-get --purge remove packagename
funkyhat:...but echo 'blacklist nouveau' >> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf is refused even with sudo... maybe it can only be done out of x ?	when you redirect you lose sudo rights
does anyone have some decently easy instructions to installing the java client for firefox? i've tried 4 times now and nothing works...	use easyubuntu.
hi! there has just been a new release of postgresql (8.4), could i somehow install that in a 8.04 server? i would have to add some repository, or?	postgres may have a .deb file which you can use, otherwise you are downloading and compiling the source i am afraid
this is the best hash check. its a right click list of different hash md5 sha etc. check it out works with xp or win7 http://code.kliu.org/hashcheck/	what if you want to view the properties of a large file?
any live distros on the web..?	you cant use a distro on the web
is there a channel for wlan problems?	what is the problem?
what a good text editor for temenal use?	vim or emacs if you want to learn...
how do i remove the password prompt at login to ubuntu ?	system > admininstration
how do i tell what version of ubuntu i am running, from the command line? in slackware there is a /etc/slackware-version file	that's the linux standard.
i have a problem with openssh, i edited the /etc/ssh/ssh_config file to change the port, restarted /etc/init.d/ssh, but it is still using port 22. anyone can help?	it's sshd_config
my laptop was running at 90-95 degrees celsius. i installed battery-status applet and set it to 'normal' instead of 'performance' and it drops down to 75 degrees celsius, which is great. however, every time i reboot it defaults to 'performance'...anyone know a way to set it to 'normal' by default?	nothing ever seems to be in the same place anymore but see if any of this matches http://www.pantz.org/software/cpufreq/usingcpufreqonlinux.html

yaro: this is what i do.

why not just medibuntu to install all th codecs you want?

when i plug in an usb device (it's a dj-interface) where can i find it's physical location inside ubuntu? /dev/something?

do « tail -f /var/log/messages » then plug the device

can i upgrade to the next ubuntu release (after gutsy gibbon, herdy heron or something) thru synaptic ?

you do it through update manager.

can someone check a site for me

it resolves (to web20.assortedinternet.com) but no response

can you help me please: how to put pc to suspend from terminal (it works great through gui)?

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=591036 maybe this will help?

i am trying to connect a game with a friend through with cables through a network switch. and i'm configuring this manually in network manager. problem is, the network manager wants me to give a dns, and i don't have any/don't know of any. could anyone please help me asap?

try 208.67.222.222 that is opendns

anyone can help?? i can only see gnome when i run 'openbox/gnome'-session

metacity

can someone please tell me how to click ok in this damn window http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/4395/92753842.png ??

tab, enter?

after upgrading to ubuntu 6.06, i'm not able to log on :/ i upgraded with synapic

see if you can login that way

can anyone recommend a good itunes replacement?

try amarok

ok, would somebody please give me a hand here with my sound problems?

alsamixer

hello, i'm using fgrep to match a string in 'ps xa' and i just want the process that i'm matching, not the grep process finding that process. how do i exlude grep from my results without using `cut`?

| grep -v grep

how can i close someones session without login into the accound being root?

sudo pkill -u $username

quick question, what packages do i need for 32-bit compatibility?

sudo apt-get install ia32-libs

hey. sound doesn't work in flash for me. it plays fine for everything else

http://wiki.ubuntu.com/restrictedformats has a section on flash sound, have you checked that out?

hey, after updating to feisty i can no longer see my ntfs partitions. i run 'sudo mount /media/hdd1' it tells me that /dev/hdd1 does not exist.

feisty uses a different driver and all drives are now sd instead of hd and/or sd

hello is there any programs like <b> dreamweaver</b> for linux ? i am using ubuntu - breezy.

there is nvu

df -h shows 224gb / 231gb = 100% usage. whats wrong there?

you can change the amount with tune2fs, it's definitely too much

is /etc/init.d/ssh the same as sshd?

sshd is just an alias to ssh(daemon) ... like i said before it's a script that starts the ssh server

newbye question: is it possible to install ubuntu9.04 on a partition with windows millennium edition ? (with a dual boot) thanks

yes thats fine

i'm installing xubuntu from the alternate cd, and i'm getting a screen saying no network interfaces detected. the installation can continue successfully in spite of that, right?

yes, you don't need an internet connection.

8.04 is quite old and does not support newer hardware as well. dump it

maybe yours do, but mine live forever

hi. im trying to update the contents of a file using sed. this doesnt seem to work: sed 's/oldstuff/newstuff/' inputfilename > inputfilename

make that 's/oldstuff/newstuff/g'

what is the correct line for 'sudo apt-get install nvidia'

am having a big issue with nvidia - the line goes like sudo apt-get install nvidia-current

is there a program to hook my pda to linux?

for windows based pdas there is multisync. for palm, there are a bunch, evolution's gnome-pilot, jpilot, etc

can someone help me with my awk syntax? dpkg -l | awk print $1

awk '{ print $1 }'

where does ubuntu start compiz at startup by default pls?

if its not there try in apperance under 'visual effects' and make it none.

does anyone know a way to stop gparted from mounting a partition when it's run from the ubuntu live cd? or at least, stop it from re-mounting it once i dismount the partition? (although, it could be ubuntu doing this rather then gparted)

you could try stopping the haldaemon

what would cause a dd-copied partition to fail to boot on the destination disk?

a different uuid, which would prevent the partition from being found by some boot-time tests and scripts. you may need to hack grub's config files and fstab.

in synaptic, what's the difference between 'remove' and 'complete removal' of packages? thanks

i don't use gnome but i presume you can do something like mv ~/.gnome2{,_old} && mv ~/.gnome{,_old}

i'm trying to setup upstart, the service works when i do 'sudo start servicename' etc, but doesnt get started on reboot.. any ideas?

/etc/rc.local is ran just before the login screen. if you add commands in there it will be executed (add them above the exit 0 line)

how do i get is so ubuntu server stops asking for the install cd when i install new software?

apt-cache policy package

for some reason padevchooser doesn't work for me in jaunty.. i read a post somewhere about it being deprecated.. is there something else i can run to get a tray icon for quickly getting to a pulseaudio volume control?

tried installing gnome-volume-control-pulse?

how to get terminal console have a higher resolution?

it's quite simple, here's a short forum guide http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=169625

what permissions do you need on a directory in order to mkdir on it? write is insufficient, do you also need execute?

execute would be to enter the directory

i need to know what ubuntu usb install really means: does it make you use linux from the usb acting like a system, or is it a cd replacement that allows you to install linux as if you're doing it from a cd?

you can use it from the usb itself, or you can just install from the usb. your call

what does ubuntu server use as a text editor?

nano and vim (vim-tiny) are installed by default

are you hackintoshing? or you have that triple boot on a mac?

shhh! (yes i've a triple booted dell hackintosh. but i spend most time in ubuntu.)

good day everyone, im planing to get an usb 2.0 hdd for backup my ubuntu and windows system, is there any filesystem that works on both? (like an usb stick =) )

fat32

how to change my ip addrees when i use irc ?

you can try tor network to mask your ip

what's the name of the program ran after the reboot in a new installation... the one that configures everything?

base-config

anyone there that knows about dns and dhcp can help me

me too i have same proplem setting it

what do i type to join the kubuntu channel?

hit enter.

my multimedia keys dont work with xfce? is there a solution? thanks in advance

install lineakd?

i am trying to share folders with nfs through a wireless router, but the shared folder does not show up in the network. would someone help me with this?

using nfs over wifi is a bad idea because the protocol does not gracefully handle disconnection. i suggest smb of sshfs instead

xixaq: i've done it a couple of times... what are you running into?

jb0nd38372, i've been trying to install the rpm version.

i hav a problem. with my 16gb kingston data traveler. i used it as a bootable using unetbootin . now after format my flash is showing 2 gb capacity instead of 16 gb???????????????????

you probably just created a 2gb partition. you can only store stuff in a partition. open gparted and look at it

i am running xchat-gnome irc and i don't have any menus. any idea why?

my fav xchat do didy http://blog.bodhizazen.net/linux/xchat-customizations/ and there is a xchat channel also

how do i copy first 100000 lines from a file that has 10 mil lines into a new file

head -n 100000 > newfile

i can browse through my windows network just fine, but how can i write to it? it says permission denied, but i'm the owner of the windows machine, can i tell it my username/password for the windows machine?

you can try to mount it to your system somehwere and then write to the place you mounted it

i have dsl modem, and when i access a web page sometimes it shows the modem configuration page instead of the web page i asked for.. if i try to reload it, it works fine.. but then it can do it again 2 minutes later.. (i use firefox..)

what problem?

what would be the best virtual machine to use if i wanted graphics acceleration and i had kvm support?

that is no vm i know of that can to gfx acceleration

after latest update manager updates, firefox scrolls in slow motion. anyone know how to fix this?

in firefox go to edit->preferences->advanced and uncheck smooth scrolling

hello, i was wondering whether ubuntu-provided 64-bit `ld' can 'cross-compile' to i386, and how.

-melf_i386 maybe? not 100%

hi. whats an irc client that handles file sharing that works on ubuntu? thanks

as in dcc?

anyone knows how to get the size of each user's home dir (all files for each user) from the shell?

-> cd to the homedir of user and du -h

i have a .rar file that's in 15 parts, how do i recombine/extract them together?

the extracter will pick up the other files automatically

i accidently 'quit' the volume control icon in the top panel. i tried adding 'gnome-volume-control-applet' to start up, it comes, but it doesn't have the rhythmbox control in it, could you help me to get back the old volume control?

did you remove the indicator-applet?

i just didn't have the confidence of hardware spec knowledge to be sure ;)

i just went from xubuntu to the netbook remix on my eee pc 1001p

is it possible to make dhcpclient run on the background at boot? (i don't won't to wait 60 sec at configuring network interfaces when there's nothing to configure)

you can always press ctrl c to have it skip it but as bob2 said if your not going to use it disable it :)

where can i ask for androit ubuntu?

ubuntu on android isn't ready yet >> http://www.ubuntu.com/devices/android

can anyone recommend a suitable appointment/calendar management tool? i've a friend on windows who uses outlook and he's interested in converting to linux. one of the main applications he uses all the time is outlook, and if i can't think of an alternative, he can't commit to the change...

evolution also has a calendar

hi all - anyone know an easy way to get my current ram clock speed without opening up the case or powering down and checking the bios ?

http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-333204.html

does daemon tools work on ubuntu?

ignore the first thing ubottu said. you can mount iso's with the mount command

i feel a bit stupid asking this, but how do i make a new file in the terminal? i can't find a command for it...

or, just open it in whatever editor (nano filename) and then save it.

does anyone know where the abs-guide gets stored when installed by synaptics?

jwatson@ewok:~/workspace$ locate abs-guide

what filesystem is best to have on a ssd disk?

ext3 writes journal, which might cause more wear and tear than you want, ext2 less so

i keep getting a essage that the power management is not properly installed how can i fix it?

-> look in your bios perhaps? see if its enabled

how do i prevent the orinoco module from loading when i insert my wireless card?

/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist

how do i get infor on software raid mounts?

read about mdadm, md-raid..

any body here know haw i can put a video like a wallpaper?

if running compiz: http://tombuntu.com/index.php/2007/09/14/animated-wallpaper-with-compiz-fusion-on-ubuntu/

i've got a dvd image on my pc as a .iso file.. i opened in vlc but it stops playing after a chapter.. how can i play this correctly?

mplayer file.iso

hi, i know this isn't ubuntu specific but perhaps someone has some help? i have a manual for a device in pdf in russian, can i translate it to english somehow? or is there a way to copy/paste text into google translate?

copy content from your pdf file, translate it and make a pdf of english version w/ open office

hi, my system->about says i'm running a narwal but i think i am running the ubuntu from october. is there another way to check?

try system->administration->system monitor and hti the first tab

could anyone point me to the torrent for hardy alternative cd?

http://releases.ubuntu.com/8.04/ubuntu-8.04-alternate-i386.iso.torrent

how do you add respotitorys to ubuntu?

i went to that ubuntu guide and added the sources they said to add. :p and have plenty to play with

hi everyone ! :) does somebody know where to find the list of universe components and their respective description on the web ?

packages.ubuntu.com

question: anyone know anything about getting an mx revolution to work with ubuntu? mine works with my laptop, but not my mac pro

iam using a rev now but havnt bothered to set up the extra buttons

can anyone recommend a good media player to install, so i can watch the videos i take with my camera?

use vlc its a good media player

hello to everyone, i have got a problem with a lock screen. if i leave my laptop in that state for a long time, i can's see the window where i suppose to type in my pass to unlock so i am forced to turn it off by a power button. any ideas of fixing it? running ubuntu 11.04.

i think your computer is suspending to ram. turn that feature off

can anyone tell me the easiest (preferably gui with rightclick) way to mount automatically all hard disks in a computer? editing the fstab is still a black magic...

fesity should do it for you

can somebody running breezy just quickly tell me if they have a file, /etc/fonts/local.conf

i don't.

to what extent do the latest installers cope with dual-boot? i've got 1gb empty partition, c. 150gb win 7 and want to stick u into slack space

1gb is a bit small for the os.

hey, is it possible to shutdoen tt7 (x-server) and only run on tty1 (for example) - to save some batter?

sudo service lightdm stop

i want to upgrade to 11.10 from 11.04, but i closed my upgrade notification. how doi make it reappear?

alt-f2 .. update-manager -d

is there a software that allows you to see your computer specs?

start with 'cat /proc/cpuinfo'

do i have to reinstall my complete ubuntu installation when installing 7.10 ??

no, follow the upgrade instructions

anyone know how to tweet from gwibber?

you need to set your account up in it, then you'll need to drag the bar at the bottom of the screen up to show the typing area.

how do i uninstall a package

- use the purge flag to remove config files for the package as well ... ie apt-get --purge remove packagename

funkyhat:...but echo 'blacklist nouveau' >> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf is refused even with sudo... maybe it can only be done out of x ?

when you redirect you lose sudo rights

does anyone have some decently easy instructions to installing the java client for firefox? i've tried 4 times now and nothing works...

use easyubuntu.

hi! there has just been a new release of postgresql (8.4), could i somehow install that in a 8.04 server? i would have to add some repository, or?

postgres may have a .deb file which you can use, otherwise you are downloading and compiling the source i am afraid

this is the best hash check. its a right click list of different hash md5 sha etc. check it out works with xp or win7 http://code.kliu.org/hashcheck/

what if you want to view the properties of a large file?

any live distros on the web..?

you cant use a distro on the web

is there a channel for wlan problems?

what is the problem?

what a good text editor for temenal use?

vim or emacs if you want to learn...

how do i remove the password prompt at login to ubuntu ?

system > admininstration

how do i tell what version of ubuntu i am running, from the command line? in slackware there is a /etc/slackware-version file

that's the linux standard.

i have a problem with openssh, i edited the /etc/ssh/ssh_config file to change the port, restarted /etc/init.d/ssh, but it is still using port 22. anyone can help?

it's sshd_config

my laptop was running at 90-95 degrees celsius. i installed battery-status applet and set it to 'normal' instead of 'performance' and it drops down to 75 degrees celsius, which is great. however, every time i reboot it defaults to 'performance'...anyone know a way to set it to 'normal' by default?

nothing ever seems to be in the same place anymore but see if any of this matches http://www.pantz.org/software/cpufreq/usingcpufreqonlinux.html