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when installing a deb directly do you need to save the deb for installation as with rpm's ? | you don't need to save the rpms to uninstall, you don't need to save the debs to uninstall | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "KWhat_Work", "user_answer": "ikonia"} |
hi there folks > can someone tell me an archiver ( GUI type ) ;) which is able to pack/unpack rar files ??? | unrar-nonfree | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "parapanghelescu", "user_answer": "Psykopaten"} |
Hi. I'm running 11.04 because I don't want to move up to GNOME 3, Unity doesn't work right with enhanced zoom desktop in compiz, and other DEs don't have things I'd like (like no clicking on the laptop trackpad). I have to work with an SDL package that relies on SDL_ttf 2.0.10+, and the latest version available is 2.0.9. I can't remove it either, because it's a dependency of a number of programs I'd rather keep. What should I do? Thanks. | at some point anyway. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "pietro_", "user_answer": "urfr332gO"} |
How do I open a locked folder? It's actually etc/vpnc I need to tweak the .conf file | sudo nano ..file | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "AceKing", "user_answer": "madalin"} |
could anyone recommend a wireless card for pc that would work with ubuntu? | sorry I am no help at this point... but can suggest this https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/WirelessCardsSupported | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "AceKing", "user_answer": "pbureau"} |
is there a way to install ubuntu with minimal or no additional programs, using the gnome desktop and then manually install just what i need? | i think you should get the minimal cd.. . | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "bluemind", "user_answer": "rameshwo"} |
why the fuck after dist-upgrading from 8.04 to 10.04 all my storage devices got changed from /dev/hdx -> /dev/sdx ? and the more important question, why didnt the upgrade just replaced all paths in /dev/fstab ?? | if you are running a server consider debian. Ubuntu you will have to change at least once every 3 years and changes are drastic. Files are no longer used, have changed places or whatever. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "lpetrov", "user_answer": "inspiron"} |
anyone have recommendation for a good vpn service (pay) ? | ipredator | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jhaldson", "user_answer": "crizis"} |
Some guy was in here last night who said all sound worked fine, but Amarok would not play any sound.. | that would have been a problem with phonon probably | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "FeasibilityStudy", "user_answer": "flpwch"} |
my photo viewer (eog) is not listed in the Apps -> Graphics menu, how can I add it there? | run 'alacarte' in terminal | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "agroker", "user_answer": "scott_ino2"} |
Hi, is it possible to create a searchable pdf from an image file in Ubuntu? | try the scribus channel, they have a lot of knowledge in the pdf realm | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "aar", "user_answer": "scott_ino2"} |
aloha #ubuntu, i've accidentally deleted the network manager icon from the task bar and can't work out how to get it back. my internet connection is gone from Ubuntu so i can't do any tests atm | run 'nm-applet' i think | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Visualante", "user_answer": "Dr_Willis"} |
the question is can the bios allocate memory for both cards | of course it can... | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ndrwc", "user_answer": "Sp0tter"} |
Is there an applet that shows CPU usage as a graph on the Gnome Panel? | system monitor | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "harisund", "user_answer": "ndrwc"} |
hi. I just had it with Windows Vista (spent two entire days trying to configure mysql to no avail) and I read about Wubi and I've installed it. Sorry for the total Newbie question but Ubuntu recognizes the wireless networks, prompts me for a password but never connects. I don't have a CD burner, so is there any quick way around me searching for the drivers, burning to a CD and installing in Ubuntu? | ifi you can turn off the encryption on the wireless then try to connect that will/should tell you | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Blazak", "user_answer": "scunizi"} |
I have an issue, I don't know how to get a second hard drive's permissions off of root... | http://paste.ubuntu.com/190463/ | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ryan54952", "user_answer": "Jack_Sparrow"} |
an alias is typically a Bash alias and would thus only work in a bash terminal that calls on the .bashrc related files, trying to create a 'shortcut' to an alias probably won't work, as it's not calling on Bash's configuration. Why call the alias? Just create the launcher with the full command instead. Best of luck. | also the full command doesn't work the command is 'xset dpms force off && gnome-screensaver-command --lock' i need it to turn off the display completely and also lock the screen....why nothing appens... | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ZykoticK9", "user_answer": "freenode2"} |
would anyone know if its beneficial to have a separate /boot partition.. ? thx | unless you use encrypted lvm for root i don't think so | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "n0de", "user_answer": "yofel"} |
Hi, I am using an Audigy 2 sound card with what I believe is ALSA. I had pulseaudio but heard that it was terrible so I removed it. Now sometimes the music is fine, other times it is muffled, and sometimes it is reverberated. 9.04 Jaunty. | no wonder you might have problems... pulseaudio is a rather large component of audio in ubuntu | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jmk6f4", "user_answer": "cabrey"} |
When i do a 'echo hello > file' is overwrite the hole file. How do i do to add it to the end instead? | echo hello >> file | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "panGa", "user_answer": "racecar56"} |
hello all, can someone please recommend some .ogv to .swf encoder? mencoder can convert only to .AVI | or avidemux | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Serbian_Thug", "user_answer": "Boohbah"} |
is there any repository with 64-bit version of Firefox 3.5 beta4? | in official repo firefox-3.5 | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "henke", "user_answer": "Mentis"} |
is there any way to restart my sound card without doing a full restart / restarting gdm ? | sudo /etc/init.d/alsa-utils restart | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "goose", "user_answer": "ctmjr"} |
hello, i have ubuntu, and i installed kubuntu with apt-get install kubuntu-desktop, now how do i remove that? apt-get remove kunbuntu-desktop says that it will free 40k, which doesn't seem like enough | try this http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/puregnome | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "bp0", "user_answer": "ctmjr"} |
I need a program to edit PDF files, does anyone have a suggestion? | try pdfedit | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "TigerCR1200", "user_answer": "ctmjr"} |
Anyone know if the issue with the fglrx display driver has been fixed in 9.04? I have a 'ATI Technologies Inc RC410 [Radeon Xpress 200M]' video apapter and last time I tried installed 9.04 gave me problems. 'http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fglrx' is the only place I know to go to learn about bug fixes atm. | couldn't boot on my roomie's laptop with latest cd, but could with a dvd version from 2 yrs ago | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "unitxt", "user_answer": "tanath"} |
anyone here know what program creates the /dev/dvd symlink dynamically? | udev does :) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "agruman", "user_answer": "edbian"} |
HOw do I mount a USB memory stick in lubuntu? In Ubuntu I just pop it in and it automatically mounts it. Lubuntu does not. Nothing on Desktop, in file manager, nor in /mnt or /media. | You have to manually mount it. sudo mount /dev/usb /path/to/folder to figure out the correct /dev name look at the output of sudo fdisk -l | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Ascavasaion", "user_answer": "edbian"} |
i just formatted an internet hdd as ext4 how can i get write permission to the drive? | sudo chown -R <you> /path/to/drive | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "paq7512", "user_answer": "edbian"} |
Is it possible to install KDE 4.3 in Ubuntu and switch between the desktop environments? | Yes. Install 'kubuntu-desktop' and then choose either gnome or kde when you log in under 'sessions' | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "roffe", "user_answer": "edbian"} |
Is there a way to get the new toolbar on to my primary display? | no :( That's one of the biggest complaints about unity | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "stewart_", "user_answer": "edbian"} |
hi .. i'm new on ubuntu .. and have some problems with the permission .. i've installed apache, php, mysql and git .. now i want to create a webproject and track it with git .. but 1. i can't add files to the folder withour sudo and 2. git can't work because of permission .. what can i do ? | you could use sudo to copy the files, or configure apache to use something like ~/webserver | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "BrK_", "user_answer": "Firebolt"} |
I'm running update-manager, but don't see 10.10 in it, and update-manager -d says it will install a RC, is 10.10 still trickling down to mirrors? | Go into software sources. Change it from LTS only releases to normal releases. Redo update manager | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "cortex", "user_answer": "edbian"} |
What is the way to open a bug against Ubuntu in general, when no specific package is known.... seems to be the base OS. | I'll help you find the package it's in. What's the problem? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "mdlueck", "user_answer": "edbian"} |
is there a way using a CLI to automatically remove a package and all it's dependencies and sub-dependencies? | sudo aptitude purge <packageName> will probably do an even better job. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "intx", "user_answer": "edbian"} |
What is software called that lets me share my mouse and keyboard amoung multiple computer? | synergy is one product | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "edbian", "user_answer": "kathe"} |
Hello, does anyone know where the application 'Contacts' stores it's information? | The hidden folders) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "mtnd3w", "user_answer": "edbian"} |
Hello, what are the notification 'bubbles' in ubuntu called? I'd like to pop one up programmatically. | use notify-send or zenity packages | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jonte", "user_answer": "edbian"} |
How can I change a name of server? (host name) | 'take a look at man hostname' | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "tomoyuki28jp", "user_answer": "edbian"} |
Hello. Is there an easy way of getting GCC 4.7.0 for Ubuntu 11.10? | yes, install the source in /usr/local/src and build it ./configure then make and make install. That should put it in /usr/local/bin which superseder /usr/bin | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "crality", "user_answer": "Younder"} |
how can I determine if I am running 32bit or 64bit ubuntu? | uname -a | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ugarit", "user_answer": "edbian"} |
how do I start an application on a specific workspace? | Go to that work space. Start the app. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "dibblego", "user_answer": "edbian"} |
anybody know where wxBanker stores your files? (not in Home or Documents) | Guessing but probably in /home/you/.wxbanker | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "bob__", "user_answer": "edbian"} |
anybody know if changing a kernel might impove wirelss issues? | It sometimes does :) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "lilith", "user_answer": "edbian"} |
is it possible to change the username in ubuntu? | System -> admin -> users and groups | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Antonis", "user_answer": "edbian"} |
what does 'ls ~ ' mean? | man ls | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "kame", "user_answer": "Logos01"} |
I have wallpaper images disabled. any help? | Did you manually 'disable' them or are they simply not working? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jsilva", "user_answer": "edbian"} |
How do I run a process and detach it, leave it running in the background after I close the shell? | nohup <command> | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "bcardarella", "user_answer": "edbian"} |
whats the command to delete a directory and its sub contents? | sudo rm -r <directory> | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Gamma-X", "user_answer": "edbian"} |
Hello #ubuntu. How do I add a launcher to the new menu> | Put the launcher on the desktop. Drag the launcher onto the unity bar on the left. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "dabaR", "user_answer": "edbian"} |
hi, I would like to know how do I do a backup of my home? | tar it up to a different location | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "opossum_oisif", "user_answer": "ikonia"} |
man ls: 'option -F, --classify: append indicator (one of */=>@|) to entries.' What does the indicator '@' stand for? | '@' in ls -F = symbolic link. the info page explains, but the man page does not. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "bullgard", "user_answer": "tlyu"} |
How Can I Excecute Device Manager from a terminal window? I mean, something like hal-device-manager | gnome-device-manager | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "mib_bmu46kso", "user_answer": "graelin"} |
uff. Question: windowskey-E does this pretty thing where it shows all my workspaces. Is there a variation on that to show applications. Also, what is doing that? Gnome? Compiz? What component am I using? | it is Compiz. You might be looking for that expose like feature, checkout modules 'scale' and 'scale addons' | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "moreia", "user_answer": "hmw"} |
whats the command to show error messges, | dmesg? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "CleanLaundry", "user_answer": "kevdog"} |
anyone know of any html offline validators for linux? | look at libhtml-lint-perl perhaps? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "CleanLaundry", "user_answer": "Ghoti"} |
how do you chmod directories? | chmod -R | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "CleanLaundry", "user_answer": "bastidrazor"} |
I have a 5 button mouse. Anyone know how I would configure the additional buttons to page up and page down in Firefox? | use btnx | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ko", "user_answer": "dabukalam"} |
When does 9.10 get released? | but now that you asked it has been pushed back a week... thanks a lot :P | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "linuxninja", "user_answer": "IdleOne"} |
If I'm browsing a ubuntu root directory from Windows, how can I tell what version of ubuntu it is? | /etc/release or version or something | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "semitones", "user_answer": "reisio"} |
Hey -- is there a screen command to tell me if I'm still inside of a screen????? | <ctrl-a> <?> | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "semitones", "user_answer": "gordonjcp"} |
Greetings. What audio-type(?) does Ubuntu use by default? Alsa or Pulse? I want to Install the one Ubuntu is most comfortable with on Ubuntu Server | i had to install alsa myself | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Fishscene", "user_answer": "kev^"} |
this might be a silly question but Im stuck right now :( I made a script in python and run it but it went into an infinite loop because i made a mistake in a variable but I do not know how to stop the execution from terminal. I pressed ctrl+c but nothing. Any suggestions? | or ps ax|grep <script name> and kill $PID | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "newser", "user_answer": "soreau"} |
Can latest ATi drivers work in 7.10? | what ATI card do you have? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Wormik", "user_answer": "cabrey"} |
I got a little script issue: What would the expected outcome of this do: if [-f /etc/skel/.profile.old] | you need a space like so: [ -f ..... .old ] | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "krissed", "user_answer": "damo22"} |
Hi, does anyone know if it's possible to set up ubuntu to automatically connect to a wifi signal prior to logging in to an account? | use /etc/network/interfaces ? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "shayaknyc", "user_answer": "erUSUL"} |
I need to install the snd-hda-intel driver in Ubuntu 9.04, how can I do this? | you should have it, it's a part of the kernel, after all | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ballzac", "user_answer": "Mion"} |
can't find anything on this, i got a 2tb WD mybook and it only gets mounted as 1tb on ubuntu.. seems the RAID is not getting recognised? | software raid.. requires 3rd parity propritary driver.. I don't think they make a driver for linux for that thing.. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "maxstirner1", "user_answer": "Biovore"} |
Is there a terminal command that will tell me how many lines are in a file? | try 'man wc' | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "MacroMan", "user_answer": "litropy"} |
Hi I can't install madwifi drivers for my wlan card, get error while make, please take a look http://ubuntu.pastebin.com/m56dde851 | http://madwifi-project.org/ticket/2112 | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "perkabalo_", "user_answer": "kmdm"} |
Is anybody there know how can I run FreeGate on ubuntu? I copied all dlls from a WinXp com to wine but still get some error in MFC42.dll | is it the appdb? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "kamiar", "user_answer": "bazhang"} |
hi guys, is there an irc client that runs in the terminal? | lots of. irssi, bitchx, epic2, although you probably want to use irssi | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "mukwenhac", "user_answer": "SunTsu"} |
rsync --delete -azvv -e ssh , here what does the -e option do? | most irc clients have tab completion...just type the first few letters of someones name then hit tab | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ggg", "user_answer": "Jyxt"} |
hi, i'm looking for a tool where i can choose special charakters... especially UTF-8 ones! | Applications > Accessories > Character Map | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "pw-toxic", "user_answer": "cabrey_"} |
what is the best 3d modeling/animation tool? | keep in mind there is a learning curve | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "zek", "user_answer": "cabrey"} |
I went to firefox.com, clicked 'get firefox'. and got a tar.gz ... safe to install from there? | did you get my response? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "lianimator", "user_answer": "cabrey"} |
Hey all, anyone know if it's possible to turn Thunderbird into a system tray icon? | there might be an addon | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "armence", "user_answer": "cabrey"} |
Does anyone know if it is legal to resell OpenOffice under a different name? Check out what appeared in gmail in my margins: http://www.officebestdeall.com/ | it is legal but you have to state that it is derived from openoffice | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "volo1", "user_answer": "cabrey"} |
hi, how can i see, what ip address the devices in my network have? | nmap ? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "chris_osx", "user_answer": "triggerhapp"} |
hi all, how can I check which dns server my computer is currently using? I updated the dns settings for my wireless connection in network manager but I want to be sure thy have taken effect | 'nslookup' | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "poq09", "user_answer": "G_A_C"} |
Where is pidgin installed to on ubuntu? | /usr/bin/pidgin | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ProfOak", "user_answer": "jpds"} |
does anyone know of a way using the 9.04 livecd that I can find out what version of a Pentium 4 is installed? x86info isn't available, and I don't have a network connection handy to install it, can it be done other ways? | or check out dmesg perhaps | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "G_A_C", "user_answer": "Vlet"} |
newbie needs help: My sound was working fine for quite some time. All of a sudden I can only hear the faintest noise when my speakers are at max volume. I've checked my volume levels and everything looks fine. I've rebooted and the problem did not resolve. | I had that problem, my cable was screwed, just a though :) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "phrizzledizzle", "user_answer": "elgar"} |
Where can I find a list of games to check out gaming support in ubuntu? | appdb.winehq.org | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "zortec", "user_answer": "a"} |
? a define starts w/ a # | yeah it does | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "nathan28", "user_answer": "meskarune"} |
hi all, I'm trying to copy files form a backup partition, but the persmissions are always 777 for all users. How can I copy them so permissions are preserved? | Generally, to preserve permissions, one would tar.gz before transferring. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "u296", "user_answer": "mobi-sheep"} |
fetch data from where? | from the internet. Like fetching images from a site or fetching pdfs from hundreads of pdf links on some site on the internet | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Pici", "user_answer": "hariom"} |
How to know on which USB port my GSM modem is connected? | plug it in, then do 'dmesg | tail' to see | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "hariom", "user_answer": "topyli"} |
With update-alternatives how do I list what settings I can change? | ls -la /etc/alternatives | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Trizicus", "user_answer": "Seveas"} |
question: If I install another motherboard in a computer that runs Ubuntu. Do I need to do anything special to the OS to prepare it for that? | I have ubuntu installed on an extranl usb hdd and it work no matter what computer it is plugged into :) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "dan67", "user_answer": "Kalmi_"} |
: an offtopic question ... how can you write 'actions' like 'fryguy wonders why ubuntu renamed the command' ? | recent benchmarks show amd64 outperforming sparc with recent recompiles | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Rigongia", "user_answer": "fryguy"} |
anyone know of problems with pidgin connecting to icq? tried changing the login server, but still doesn't work | pidgin didn't work for me either try Xchat if you don't have it | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "klync", "user_answer": "ToStItOs"} |
Hey, guys. Say I have an .iso file of a DVD movie that I'd like to watch without burning said file to a dvd. I installed an image mounting program, but I still have a question. Is there any specific place that I need to mount the image to watch the movie? Thanks in advance. | but i know like mplayer supports playing an .iso directly | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Apollo2366", "user_answer": "[R]"} |
is there a gui that works for p7zip on a 64bit system? | Lucid | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "MACscr", "user_answer": "RProgrammer"} |
is there a lunix that will recover my data, if i cant boot up? | any livecd.. i recommend DSL | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "dustin", "user_answer": "tik"} |
lspci won't list my CD drive will it? | sudo lshw -c disk | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "zamboli", "user_answer": "mkanyicy"} |
how do I unset the HTTP_PROXY environment variable in BASH? | unser HTTP_PROXY | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "mkanyicy", "user_answer": "rhodan"} |
is it possible to mount a partition on a drive image? I did a 'dd if=/dev/sdb of=filename' now I want to mount what was sdb1 on that drive | http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1000644 | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "mkanyicy", "user_answer": "geirha"} |
Can someone help me with the ubuntu kernel with regards to ipblocker please | grep CONFIG_NETFILTER_XT_TARGET_NFQUEUE /boot/config-2.6.28-12-generic --> CONFIG_NETFILTER_XT_TARGET_NFQUEUE=m ||| so it is enabled on the ubuntu kernel. you do not have to do anything | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Lopan`", "user_answer": "erUSUL"} |
i've a problem with jaunty 64b, pulse audio and flash, i don't found how to get sound with flash | http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=843012 start here | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ikevin", "user_answer": "sysdoc"} |
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