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im curious is there any way to send a message to a gui user from the terminal?
wall
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{"user_question": "mvsn", "user_answer": "Blue1"}
I've made a huge big mess of all my public/private keys, if I want to start all over, is it safe to just deleve ~/.ssh ?
why not just rename the directory first, then start over.
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{"user_question": "paul", "user_answer": "Blue1"}
I have a filesystem question, I'm trying to figure out which filesystem I would be best off using... I have a 2tb disk array which I'm hoping to get both a decent amount of performance and stability out of, but mainly I will be using it for video files, music and gaming, which filesystem would you use?
I'd use a journaling file system like ext3/ext4 or reiserfs...
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{"user_question": "Xaero", "user_answer": "Blue1"}
Does ubuntu come width apache installed? Was trying to get something else to work on port 80 but it seems it's running apache. An other possibility is that I was high when I installed apache and forgot about it.
not by default
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{"user_question": "pickelsss", "user_answer": "Myrtti"}
hi guys! when you first ssh to a server, it asks if you want to add the server to the list of known hosts. How do you make it accept it by default?
that's normal - but you can also do this: http://pkill-9.com/wordpress/?p=252
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{"user_question": "progre55", "user_answer": "Blue1"}
exactly how can I see details as default gateaway, DNS servers in use and etc ? (getting ip from dhcp server) ifconfig in terminal does not tell me this ..
right click the connection icon in the top bar and goto connection info
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{"user_question": "tertitten", "user_answer": "rahduke"}
Guys, can I update an persistent USB, reboot and expect for it to work?
well if it is persistent you got your answer there already, dont you?
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{"user_question": "Astus", "user_answer": "remoteCTRL"}
does anyone know if the gnome package installs strictly gnome 3, or does it install gnome 3,2 etc?
apt-cache show gnome
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{"user_question": "hylian", "user_answer": "pepperjack"}
that acutally isnt the best place to get it anymore
thats suns website
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{"user_question": "hylian", "user_answer": "histo"}
is sunbird or qorganizer a good choice for a non email client calendar that will pop up and remind me of events soon to come?
the program will have to either be running in the background or have some sort of trigger tied to the system calendar so that it could pop up on specified dates/times...as far as which specific application, i cant help you there...just takes a lot of searching, or you can write the program yourself
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{"user_question": "hylian", "user_answer": "lock"}
is there a way to check a filesystem for errors while it is mounted or unmounted both nondestructive and destructive. I have a file that gets about 3/4 the way through on a copy and then gets an error. I want to see if it is a bad spot on the HD or a corrupt file. If it is a bad spot on the HD is there a way to isolate it and lock it out. I am getting ready to move from 32 to 64 bit and am backing things up. I want to alleviate any potential problems ahea
i recall the 'fsarchiver' cli tool can copy/backup/verify files you may want to check into it.
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{"user_question": "scott_z", "user_answer": "Dr_willis"}
thanks for the offer. Got a tool that will un recurse a recursive directory loop?
nope sorry. my head hurts now.
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{"user_question": "dsnyders", "user_answer": "hylian"}
hello, i'm trying to get the 3m microtouch touchscreen to work and i hit the bug described here: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-input-mutouch/+bug/533502 . The end states that the bug is fixed in 11.04, does that mean that there is no way to use it in, say, 10.10?
let me take a look and see.
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{"user_question": "makmanalp", "user_answer": "hylian"}
is there any adverse side effects to installing gnome 3 on ubuntu 11.10?
it doesn't work with some ati cards
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{"user_question": "hylian", "user_answer": "jatt"}
what a good text editor for temenal use?
vim or emacs if you want to learn...
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{"user_question": "spirits-sight", "user_answer": "jrib"}
2.rep: hello. i'm in treuble. i tried many ways but doesn't work! is there a proper way to get 3D support for my radeon X1800xt (r520 chipset) ? Please HELP!
if you find one, i commend you; ATI's linux drivers are horrid; i had that exact card and never managed it, i actually got better performance out of the on-board xpress 200 series graphics
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{"user_question": "sasalli", "user_answer": "SporkWitch"}
Does turning the visual effects from 'extra' to 'normal' disable compiz?
Anything other than None, and compiz will be enabled
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{"user_question": "krackpot", "user_answer": "soreau"}
keyserver.ubuntu.com is timing out? expected? massive traffic?
try http://pgp.mit.edu/
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{"user_question": "mebigfatguy", "user_answer": "guntbert"}
hi, I've added 'MYVAR=VALUE' at the end of my ~/.bashrc file and logged out / logged in, but it's not taken in account when I run commands, but when I do 'MYVAR=VALUE mycommand' it's taken in account, do you know why?
use `export MYVAR='value'`
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{"user_question": "bibi23", "user_answer": "gry"}
is there an easy way to get a sound feedback in a bash script? beep or something? but not over pc-speaker but sound-device
aplay ?
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{"user_question": "Subby83", "user_answer": "Billiard"}
how can i make karmic use the notify-OSD for volume like jaunty did without using pulseaudio?
open synaptic and then File → history
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{"user_question": "TheCheeze|away", "user_answer": "kostkon"}
Hi Ilost my icons for controling sound and others on new release 9.10 can someone help me with this?
the icon for control the sounds is still there on the up right
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{"user_question": "carter", "user_answer": "fede1"}
Hey guys, I was wondering: If I post a log file output to pastebin, would someone be willing to look at it and explain a few things to me? I'm trying to determine if my computer has been compromised by some unauthorized user
aye, throw it up there, I'm sure someone will take a look
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{"user_question": "mobius999", "user_answer": "StevenR"}
aptitude cannot connect to the host (tries to connect 1.0.0.0) unless i ping the host myself first, any ideas? (karmic)
nameserver fails?
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{"user_question": "slhsen", "user_answer": "Voldenet"}
so what is a good program for disk imaging for backup?
I am not familiar with clonezilla. I do not believe partimage has a web interface, no. It has a command line and gui interface
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{"user_question": "norrec", "user_answer": "jrib"}
can someone please tell me how to re-add my system tray to my panel? I accidentally deleted it and I need it to use my HpLip service...
It's the 'notification' applet
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{"user_question": "hellyes", "user_answer": "edbian"}
how do i check my vidcard and install the latest drivers for it? it's an intel card
lspci | grep VGA
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{"user_question": "Laserbeak", "user_answer": "Halitech"}
my sound suddenly stopped working on 9.10, any help?
do ask
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{"user_question": "joshyfluff", "user_answer": "erana"}
Hi, I am just trying to enable xfowarding in KARMIC. but I cannot find anywhere any settings neiher in gconftool-2 nor in he 'mighty' gui. HELP Please..
just connect with: ssh -X user@host and you will be able to run x forwarded apps
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{"user_question": "schaze", "user_answer": "ActionParsnip"}
anyone knows of a machine/website which is currently down?
1.1.100.1
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{"user_question": "brahmana|web", "user_answer": "ewb"}
Can someone tell me if ubuntu logs any remote connects or connection attempts that where made to mypc?
/var/log/auth.log if being logged
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{"user_question": "PaperBug", "user_answer": "llutz"}
how to force a programm starting on e.g. the second workspace? e.g. 'firefox &' typed in the bash will start firefox on the same workspace. anybody knows where to find the info? Thanks.
wmctrl naybe
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{"user_question": "joeD1", "user_answer": "ChogyDan"}
hello , i am running ubuntu 9.10 , how do i force file system check as i had some data loss
then restart
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{"user_question": "vika23", "user_answer": "bilalakhtar"}
catch 22, wubi install of jaunty, updated to beta of Karmic worked fine. grub update to grub2 blew up! now cann't boot asus express go, vista, or Karmic. Looking for recovery suggestions to recove boot to each partition. thx
You need to restore whatever bootloader wubi came with
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{"user_question": "Offplanet", "user_answer": "Jordan_U"}
Can't get the DVD .torrent file, all 79,121 bits, to download without error, from http://torrent.ubuntu.com:6969/, link, http://torrent.ubuntu.com:6969/file?info_hash=%9AAX%C2%90%87%A5%CA%05%D5F%13%EE%E3%DA%7D%A0%17S%18 .
someone had that problem earlier, maybe try using a magnet link?
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{"user_question": "WSmart", "user_answer": "mikechelen"}
is there a log file for smb? All of a sudden my Ubuntu 9.10 machine can't connect to smb and I'm trying to debug why
try --> /var/log/samba/log.smbd and /var/log/samba/log.nmbd
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{"user_question": "k0d3g3ar", "user_answer": "onetinsoldier"}
anyone got any recommendations for calm system sounds for mail alerts in Ubuntu? I'm using Thunderbird, but the default sound is reminiscent of Windows 95. And I don't want some vocal for each email that comes in. It gets old real quick.
there are some sound themes on gnome-looks.org
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{"user_question": "k0d3g3ar", "user_answer": "Pelo"}
Hi, I've just upgraded from (Ubuntu 9.04) to (Ubuntu 9.10) and I have exactly the same problems with firefox, mentioned here (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1344501).
im not sure about the firefox problem, but doing a clean install usually fixes alot of common updgrade issues.... if that helps
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{"user_question": "meee", "user_answer": "xdemo"}
how can i downgrade ubuntu karmic to jaunty?
you can't
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{"user_question": "redtime", "user_answer": "lstarnes"}
how can i regenerate xorg.conf coz i installed ati and gl doesn't work well want initial xorg.conf and no longer have it
in 9.10 many setups use a empty xorg.conf
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{"user_question": "n16h7f0x", "user_answer": "Dr_Willis"}
Does KVM easy to use?
Opinions differ. ;) I do have to say that VirtualBox is highly polished. :)
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{"user_question": "premiere", "user_answer": "Zzeiss"}
I have had a lot of questions answered on here. What is going on now?
still answering questions and asking some too
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{"user_question": "josten", "user_answer": "LinuxMonkey"}
anyone got the link to Ubuntu 9.10 repository dvd...?
: ftp://kambing.ui.edu/pub/ubuntu-repository/
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{"user_question": "napster", "user_answer": "bradpitt"}
do you create xconfig file?
how can i correct this display problem?
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{"user_question": "bradpitt", "user_answer": "usamahashimi"}
what does this command do '. /usr/local/angstrom/arm/environment-setup'
the '.' there means 'read and execute this shell script in the current shell'
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{"user_question": "angs", "user_answer": "Seveas"}
aloha. how can i change password in Ubuntu lucid. i don't like my current password because it remind me of my ex gf.
passwd
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{"user_question": "bradpitt", "user_answer": "BlueEagle"}
Is there any way to mount Ubuntu DVD onto a USB stick and load from it?
yes... alot of ways.. one way is unetbootin... from a windows machine
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{"user_question": "gt11", "user_answer": "jj159"}
how can I see chipset of my wifi adapter?
lsusb I believe
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{"user_question": "angs", "user_answer": "deadmund"}
I will connect ubuntu remotely. Do you recommend me to use TeamViewer or another better program?
maybe http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VNC
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{"user_question": "angs", "user_answer": "i7c"}
Stupid question, I have not used ubuntu that long, and not up to an update before, when it is released are there updates ready form beta to release?
If you're on the beta, you'll upgrade to the final through regular daily updates.
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{"user_question": "mouse{Linux}", "user_answer": "Flannel"}
hey guys im looking for /var/run/dmesg.boot but can't find it. where should i be able to locate this file?
the file is called /var/log/dmesg
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{"user_question": "geomi", "user_answer": "velko"}
Hi, how comes Opera 10 is not in the 9.10 repos?
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/OperaBrowser
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{"user_question": "Knuthy", "user_answer": "julianoliver"}
anyone knows a program to see psd files in ubuntu?
gimp can generally open them, although all the layer effects may not work correctly
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{"user_question": "diofeher", "user_answer": "trism"}
Using terminal how do I obtain a timestamp for when a device was mounted
I don't thing there's a mount specific log, however you can check /var/log/fsck and /var/log/messages
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{"user_question": "done365", "user_answer": "epinky"}
Hi everyone, I just found a workaround for the 'General error mounting filesystems' bug that prevents you from using the recovery console. However, I don't know what package I should file the bug report in Launchpad against. Can anyone help?
maybe in this thread: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mountall/+bug/447747
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{"user_question": "mars", "user_answer": "epinky"}
could anyone help me find what's the architecture of 'sudo' ?
start here: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo
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{"user_question": "epinky", "user_answer": "guntbert"}
how do I run a .deb file from tthe terminal?
you don't *run* a deb, you install it. a ..deb is basically an archive (like .zip or .rar). with additional installation info. see the other's answers for the command
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{"user_question": "dell", "user_answer": "mirko1"}
seriously theres no kde3 packages for ububtu? gotta be kiddin, noone has build it and put it on web? LOL
https://wiki.kubuntu.org/Kubuntu/Kde3/Jaunty
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{"user_question": "Vi0L0", "user_answer": "tonyyarusso"}
hi ubuntu. does anyone know of any application which would allow me to somehow move around a window that doesn't completely fit on my screen? i have had little enhancement with maximus, by the way.
alt+drag? :P
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{"user_question": "reverebeer", "user_answer": "CShadowRun"}
can someone help me with a streaming video?
: since I'm not Ubuntu I can't say much sorry :( *fixed*
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{"user_question": "merlinux", "user_answer": "furuno"}
anyone else getting a 'Capabilities mismatch' error with Ubuntu One?
server has to be upgraded
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{"user_question": "rosebj", "user_answer": "defrysk"}
I wonder, if win7 can read ext4...
actually, i think ext2 is as good as ext4 for just data. not sure though.
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{"user_question": "furuno", "user_answer": "ssmy"}
guys anyone experiencing really loud 'CLICK' on new 9.10 when sound card awakes. For example if i was not using sound card (in any apps) for 1 minute, and then start watching movie on youtube is always starts with loud 'CLICK' from speakers, and then goes to normal. Same for other apps. anyone ?
that sounds like the power saving stuff kicking in on your hda audio card. (new in karmic.) comment out thelast line in /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf with #
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{"user_question": "pelmen", "user_answer": "boomernang"}
i have a set of mp3 files that i want to make accessible over the web, by using some sort of streaming technology.. to make it simple for my users to stream these files i want to embed them in a web page and use a specialized player for it, instead of relying on client software for playback.. anyone got any idea how i can fix this?
check www.livingelectro.com they use an embed player using a web sharing service that should do well
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{"user_question": "zamba", "user_answer": "spiky25"}
I have a very annoying problem, when I try to install new programs with the Software Center, it always get stuck at 70%, the program is actually installed properly, but I need to restart the computer to install new programs.
can install from terminal fine?
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{"user_question": "shinka", "user_answer": "om26er1"}
In Windows, to 'copy' files, you would right click, drag and select copy. How do you do this in Ubuntu?
keep alt key pressed while you drag
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{"user_question": "silverdrake11", "user_answer": "geekphreak"}
Can someone help me troubleshoot my unresponding screensaver problem ?
It's not a 'fix'but I like it.
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{"user_question": "DannyButterman", "user_answer": "ohzie"}
I installed Geany 0.18.1 on windows.. but it lags a lot i mean when u scroll down the image comes a little slowly
this is not windows
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{"user_question": "c_nick", "user_answer": "meowbuntu"}
hi I have an error message when booting is there a log file i can look at to check it now.
/var/log/boot
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{"user_question": "meowbuntu", "user_answer": "arvind_khadri"}
what are these floodbots omg
I've been doing it with two hd's for three years and haven't seen any trouble yet
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{"user_question": "Helsinkiii", "user_answer": "ardchoille"}
## Can someone answer a question please? i have 9.10 installed and am trying to add a PPA to my system. The instructions state I am supposed to just type 'sudo apt-add-repository ppa:.........' but there is no option for add-repository for apt. any thoughts?
Like I said, that is not the proper command. The command is add-apt-repository , note the order of the words there.
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{"user_question": "Timrit", "user_answer": "Pici"}
which version of ubuntu is stable ?
9.04 would be the latest stable version I believe
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{"user_question": "rockrat", "user_answer": "Geekneeus"}
with the compiz desktop wall, is there a way to get a different background on each desktop?
you can set different wallpapers with compiz, don't know if wall copies that, would expect so
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{"user_question": "knoppies", "user_answer": "VCoolio"}
fixo, what do you think is wrong with it?
justfil: you need more swap than you have RAM if you plan to suspend
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{"user_question": "knoppies", "user_answer": "lockd"}
is there a way to tell the sytem not to do a filesystem check on a drive at startup? Do I just not mount the drive?
man fstab
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{"user_question": "Italian_Plumber", "user_answer": "usr13"}
Hey. I'm trying to install JOONE(Java Object Oriented Neural network Engine), in the guide it says I have to change my CLASSPATH, where to do that?
try editing /etc/environment see: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=217936&highlight=classpath
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{"user_question": "nwillems", "user_answer": "MikeChelen"}
Is there any way I can prevent users from writing to shared folders to avoid exceeding disk quotas?
there is quota support, or you can just revoke the write permissions
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{"user_question": "collinjsimpson", "user_answer": "nibbler_"}
sound need to be explicity enabled for created users
why not just configure apache to only listen to localhost and 127.0.0.1? probably easier then setting up a firewall rule
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{"user_question": "Younder", "user_answer": "Halitech"}
is there a ready-made [{()}] checker?
gedit does it, I do believe
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{"user_question": "stercor", "user_answer": "almoxarife"}
guys would you say kde is more advanced and for advanced users mor ethen unity?
not so much for advanced users, for users who want control over the whole configuration of their desktop
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{"user_question": "Fuzzles", "user_answer": "almoxarife"}
No such thing, is there?
wifi
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{"user_question": "cheako", "user_answer": "almoxarife"}
How can I reset/purge all bluetooth config from my machine? I cannot uninstall with purge because bluetooth is interwoven into gnome
keep it from starting via 'startup apps'
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{"user_question": "sveinse", "user_answer": "almoxarife"}
is w3m installed as default on a ubuntu installation?
It seems it is.
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{"user_question": "ScoobyDoo", "user_answer": "grawity"}
Greetings! Does anyone know if a vmware player image of ubuntu 9.10 RC exists? I cant afford to purchase vmware workstation
why do not use a free virtualizaer like VBox to try ubuntu ?
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{"user_question": "Eric^^^", "user_answer": "erUSUL"}
guys how to add xchat to my desktop panel ...??
right click on the panel, add to panel / create an app launcher (from menu) - foward, select the app you want
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{"user_question": "airforceguy", "user_answer": "guntbert"}
ummmmmmmmmmmm so yeah. anyone know how to get the mic working for skype beta on ubuntu 9.10 64bit?
it's in there somewhere
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{"user_question": "Psinetic", "user_answer": "switch10_"}
hello how do i install gnome do?
look in synaptic
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{"user_question": "[V]ortex`", "user_answer": "Surlent777"}
How to install and update new softwares in my home system .. which is not having internet .. i have install 10.04 desktop in home
but if the 10.4 cd you have is not newer than the one you installed, the point is moot
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{"user_question": "surendra", "user_answer": "AAA"}
What is the name of that one music player with the dog emblem,..
amarok?
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{"user_question": "Tiders", "user_answer": "jpds"}
The support matrix for 'Mactel' stops at 11.10, where can I determine the compatability of 12.04 with a macbook 2,1?
try a live cd
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{"user_question": "k3ithk_", "user_answer": "jrib"}
how hard is wubi to install?
you can always hide the boot menu so she always boots win by default and just hit esc key to get menu and choose ubuntu ;)
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{"user_question": "i_is_broke", "user_answer": "pepperjack"}
hey I just got a new hard drive. How can I make sure it's mounted automatically at boot without defining the /dev/sdb1 kind of point? Other entries in /etc/fstab have UUID
find uuid with : sudo blkid
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{"user_question": "TheMoebius", "user_answer": "thune3"}
okay question, when using rm in the console there is nothing like the trash basket as under gnome or kde?
if it was a file installed by a package, you could reinstall that package (after finding it)
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{"user_question": "k3rn", "user_answer": "thune3"}
if you read what he said: there was a wrong permission stated, not a 'you may not use sudo'
i don't think sudo will let you use if sudoers permissions are open.
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{"user_question": "guntbert", "user_answer": "thune3"}
what can I use at the command line to play a music file? Tried aplay with a mp3 and nothing but static
mpg123 if you want minimal mp3 only
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{"user_question": "Scunizi", "user_answer": "thune3"}
hi! is there a way to synchronise the System Clock with the Internet?
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuTime
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{"user_question": "athlan", "user_answer": "guntbert"}
Quick question: how do I add 2 lines to /etc/apt/sources.list in the terminal?
then repeat to add the other line
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{"user_question": "_FadeOut", "user_answer": "leandrodeassis"}
power cut when installing rpm package, now its broken! how to fix it?
using an rpm is even less proper
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{"user_question": "jeez1234", "user_answer": "IdleOne"}
Please, how to create a link on desktop for 'aptitude' to work as root, maybe asking for password on launch? At the moment it works only as unpreveliged task
If you're doing GUI stuff, have you considered Update Manger or Synaptic?
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{"user_question": "FabParma", "user_answer": "maxwellian"}
What's the equivalent of 'apt-get update' in the software center UI?
use update-manager
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{"user_question": "alkisg", "user_answer": "robotti^"}