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Hey everyone! :) I've got this problem where Ubuntu can't tell that I have an nvidia graphics card. When I LSHW is shows up as UNCLAIMED MCP67 co-processor | i have the same issue as him :p not so rare | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ohzie", "user_answer": "HDFAIL"} |
How exactly can I create a direct connection from a Windows to and Ubuntu PC? | use SAMBA | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Bakuchrris", "user_answer": "ezu5t"} |
how do 'scan' for wireless networks ? | iwlist scan | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "enovativ", "user_answer": "mibmib"} |
How can I connect to a vpn using command lines? it's already configured in NetworkManger | http://pptpclient.sourceforge.net/howto-debian.phtml | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "llml", "user_answer": "ActionParsnip"} |
perhaps someone can help me with the following: windows are opening in such an initial position that the title bare is hidden behind my main ubuntu 'apps place system etc..' bar -- how can I fix this? | I 'fixed' that by enabling auto-hide on the top menu | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "[ucb]kevin", "user_answer": "ozzmosis"} |
they have a bootsector yes .. just not a partition table | avidemux is as good as vdubmod | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ozzmosis", "user_answer": "boss_mc"} |
i am trying to run firefox, but when I try delete them it says, firefox i running. how do i find the id in terminal to kill? | killall firefox should also work | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "resno", "user_answer": "ozzmosis"} |
anybody here installed Ubuntu 9.04 server? how much disk space does it need? I installed 7.04 server recently and it needed about 350 MB, then I upgraded to 8.04 LTS and it shot up to 700 MB, and that was after I did 'apt-get clean' | I think close to 1GB | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ozzmosis", "user_answer": "elfgoh"} |
In OpenOffice, How do I hide the 'Page Number' from the first page in a document? | http://www.tipsfor.us/2007/05/05/tip-of-the-day-hiding-the-first-page-number-in-openoffice/ | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "lightbricko", "user_answer": "infinityxi"} |
How can i tell what ntfs driver im using | 'mount' in a terminal window should tell | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "station6", "user_answer": "Piet"} |
how to check filesystem type? ext2 or ext3. fdisk -l only list IDs | if the filesystem is mounted, use the mount command to see what it is mounted as | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "relive", "user_answer": "fryguy"} |
Hey all have a super paronid mate who does stock market online I have him using ubuntu I have told him not to follow links from emails to his investments or banking etc and not to store his passwords in firefox, is there anything else you would recommend for me to tell him? | I'd recommend that he learn some basic principles of security | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Clown_Knife", "user_answer": "Chowder"} |
Is there a quick and easy way to update the nvidia drivers in Ubuntu. Right now I'm not using them but when using them the screen starts flickering and messing up after about 15-20 minutes. | did you use additional drivers? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jhk", "user_answer": "Kronsby"} |
greetings, I have a tmpfs filesystem that I made too small, how can I give it more space on the fly? can it be done? | You'll have to unmount that disk, and the disk that you want to take space from. It can easily be done using the standard Ubuntu LiveCD. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ejv", "user_answer": "c0mp13371331337"} |
How can I find out which repository package provides a particular file? | apt-file search filename | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "arthurh", "user_answer": "Jordan_U"} |
any application that allows me to select individual chapters of a DVD and produce a smaller (<4.4Gb) DVD? Preserving the chapter menu and working directly on .iso images a plus. Thx | k9 might work.. haven't tried it in a while | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "homovitruvius", "user_answer": "Slart"} |
Hi, i installed the restricted drivers for my video card that was suggested when I went to hardware devices, and now I am unable to boot into my ubuntu partition. It seems like it is starting normally and then it will go to a screen with some weird characters on top and like three ubuntu small loading logos and loading bars spaced horizontally across the scn | mega, thanks | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Jinxed553", "user_answer": "ikonia"} |
Hello. When I mount a remote machine through (Gnome panel) Places -> Connect to Server -> Service type: SSH. (SSHD). Where is the remote machine mounted? mount and df show nothing. | look in ~/.gvfs/* | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "eirikb", "user_answer": "erUSUL"} |
hi, anyone know how to get the ASUS p8p67 onboard NIC (intel 82579) working with ubuntu? | if you run: sudo lshw -C network and websearch the product line for the interface, you will find guides | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "coldeq", "user_answer": "ActionParsnip"} |
How do i launch a FILE from the terminal using its' particular default application? IE 'open foo.pdf' in os x or 'start foo.pdf' in dos | (btw, 'start foo.pdf' is not DOS, it's Windows) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "boozler", "user_answer": "grawity"} |
hi everyone. I'm having a problem with authenticating via console login and sudo commands after upgrading to 9.04. the console login times out, and running sudo commands take about 2 minutes to complete. the same delay exists when logging in through gnome - after entering my password the desktop doesn't come up for a few minutes. | probably something in your PAM setup | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "groverblue", "user_answer": "mhall119|work"} |
is the Jaunty alternate install CD still a live CD? | the alternate was never a livecd | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "nick_h", "user_answer": "iGama"} |
anyone know if safari runs under wine? | http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=98430 | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "snowcavalier", "user_answer": "lscott3"} |
please help, how to install PUBKEY CB2F6C86F77B1CA9 (not gui). thanks in advance | wget it from somewhere then gnupg -import | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "freeride", "user_answer": "mhall119|work"} |
Hey Lads i got few questions which file recovery program is best on ubuntu??? And which program is the best to upload music to ipod on ubuntu???? | I think Rhythmbox and SOngbird can both load songs to an iPod, as long as the iPod is presenting itself ast a FAT drive | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "[manas]", "user_answer": "mhall119|work"} |
hi, how to check Hardware Raid 1 configuration working fine or not in ubuntu 10.04, pls help me. | 'The date of the last password change, expressed as the number of days since Jan 1, 1970' | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "mobhero", "user_answer": "bekks"} |
does anyone know the release date (probable) for the next Ubuntu LTS? | The say around April. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Mavrick95", "user_answer": "aBound"} |
how do you stop the connected drives from showing on your desktop? | To Remove Drive Icons from Desktop Use Terminal and type gconf-editor browse to /apps/nautilus/desktop and uncheck volumes_visable.. http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/ubuntu/hide-removable-drive-icons-from-your-ubuntu-desktop/ | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "danno9", "user_answer": "Jack_Sparrow"} |
Is there a way to specify the current directory in terminal? I.e. mv /home/somefile to currentdirectory | notice the '.' at the end | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "robert__1", "user_answer": "ardchoille"} |
Are there no VMware images available for 9.04? | did you check on vmware site? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "voxadam", "user_answer": "coz_"} |
i have a easy question. whats a good iso mounting program like deamon tools or like alcohol 120%???? | mount | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Darknezz", "user_answer": "Kalmi"} |
hey, is there any software router for Ubuntu? | http://lmgtfy.com/?q=ubuntu+router&l=1 | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "rcmysoft", "user_answer": "Kalmi"} |
How do I open up a file in bash (through nano or something) that starts with a -? \ and '' do not work | nano ./- | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "linkmaster03", "user_answer": "Kalmi"} |
Can anyone recommend any good free ebooks on ubuntu? | http://www.ubuntupocketguide.com/download_main.html | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "bluegoon", "user_answer": "Jack_Sparrow"} |
Can ubuntu media stream to a PS3 like Tvarsity does? | use Mediatomb or something | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "bluegoon", "user_answer": "Hodapp"} |
after i compile omething from source, do i want to keep the source directory around to make it easy to deinstall? | if you have the deb package around you can hang onto that and just ditch the source | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "defectiv", "user_answer": "she_dyed"} |
do you guys generally go with a LTS for you desktop machines? i'm trying to decide between 10.04 and 10.10. any suggestions? my servers will be on 10.04 | go with 10.04, upgrade to 10.10 if you find yourself needing a lot of updated stuff. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "palam", "user_answer": "rww"} |
I think I can send messages to win machines in my LAN via 'smbclient -M <netbiosname>', but is the opposite also possible somehow? | Hmm... I can't get it to work on my network. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "AlleyKat", "user_answer": "I_Hate_Freedom"} |
can anyone pm me a copy of their /etc/hosts ? | http://paste.ubuntu.com/405850/ | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "hassanakevazir", "user_answer": "rww"} |
can someone pop-up their totem and see if the BBC plug-in works for them or if it fails to connect? | Are you on Lucid? If so, I know there was a bug filed against it | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "hassanakevazir", "user_answer": "DJones"} |
can anyone here please do me a favour and type in a sentence with my nickname mentioned in it, and then type in another sentence that starts with 'Incarnation:' without the quotes? I need to test something | hello. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Incarnation", "user_answer": "prince_jammys"} |
canot someone tell me how to do a screen recording with audio? I want to set up a tutorial video | gtk-recordmydesktop | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "newbuntu", "user_answer": "j0ve"} |
If I ssh to a machine and would like to leave that session running and come back to it later, what to I have to do? If I just close the session the program won't stay running. | then when you're back on that machine you can run 'screen -r' to re-attach to it. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "fbc-mx", "user_answer": "Guest92469"} |
does swap space have to be specified? like: can I delte my swap space to put a primary partition where it curently is to install anohter OS and then put swap space on an extened partition after that? | look in your fstab and you will see UUID=c4a69a44-f310-4e3b-afa3-354f61bef075 none swap sw 0 0 | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "nJustin3k", "user_answer": "Jack_Sparrow"} |
Hi everyone, can someone tell me how can I restart Xserver from console? | sudo /etc/init.d/gdm restart | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "andres__", "user_answer": "Gho"} |
how does one take a screenshot? | applications>accessories>screenshot | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "superdave321", "user_answer": "cfhowlett"} |
can anyone give a recommendation for a comfortable / high quality USB headset that is perfectly linux compatible? | did you try windows since no linux users use it atm? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Etherael", "user_answer": "StormWinged"} |
is apache web server already installed in ubuntu? | apache2 | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "superdave321", "user_answer": "h00k"} |
Hey all, I keep getting a gray box at times in Linux when I go watch Youtube videos or watch any Flash. It's just a dead gray box. Is there anything I can do aside from restart the browser? It's rather bothersome to keep restarting Firefox. =[ | adobe website | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "silare", "user_answer": "Roland"} |
How do I make an iso file from folder? | I use isomaster for all that stuff | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "superdave321", "user_answer": "bobo37773"} |
In older versions of Ubuntu there used to be a system app that would show the list of installed hardware. I can't find it in 9.04. I need to find out the driver that ubuntu is using for my webcam. | lsusb will tell you what your webcam is reported as, you can use lsmod and a clever grep to find the module, or driver it uses | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "digitalranger", "user_answer": "gartral"} |
does ubuntu-one support browser access like dropbox? | Yes, indeed, it does. http://one.ubuntu.com | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "xxiao", "user_answer": "Darael"} |
looking at devede to make DVD, it does not support picture-slideshow, is there an app that can do both(dvd movie + pic slideshow)? | check http://www.linuxsoft.cz/en/sw_list.php?id_kategory=19 | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "xxiao", "user_answer": "Stargaze"} |
How can I compare folder1 > folder2 and copy files missing in folder2 to folder3 | rsync | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Myth`", "user_answer": "jrib"} |
anyone here familiar with Wine? | This is your best bet to start: have a read @ https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WorldofWarcraft | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "MaGicMaX1", "user_answer": "fermulator"} |
how can i get CCSM for 9.04 | Apps> Add/remove | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "lflashlnzl", "user_answer": "xangua"} |
I have ubuntu netbook remix, I want to have some sort of keyboard shortcut I can hit that lets me google something. Is there a application that does this? | I do not nor have ever used Netbook Remix, yet I think in Main Menu , wait, Dr_Willis answered that. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "aurilliance", "user_answer": "Vigo"} |
ixMU4ugD - okay, so that would take care of the issue of not knowing if someone is pretending to be me? | was lstarnes that gave that answer | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jonz", "user_answer": "maco"} |
is there a way to move all windows to a specified display via commandline? | wmctrl may help | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "malkauns", "user_answer": "ActionPa1snip"} |
When i try to install the upgrades (after i havent done so for long time) i get a partial upgrade screen and then it writes 'Error authenticating some packages' and gives me a list | it could be that some packaged you are trying to upgrade are no longer supported,you can try running a normal upgrade,avoid the partial one just to see if the prob is fixed.you might need jaunty CD,but not always. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "gal", "user_answer": "nmvictor"} |
aye, that's what i'm thinking | yeah, any particular reason it has to be run before gnome starts? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "TwoPointOh", "user_answer": "Bodsda"} |
how do u get conky to stay always on top as opposed to always below other windows? | checked the conky beginners guide yet? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "malkauns", "user_answer": "bazhang"} |
Linux + Firefox related question: I'm downloading a torrent that I want to run with qbittorrent instead of transmission. Have qbittorrent installed, and when I go to download it, I try to switch the Open with: to Other, but the problem is i have no idea where to find the executable file for qbittorrent. Where does ubuntu typically install the exec files? | try on the command line whereis qbittorrent | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "vock", "user_answer": "iamtechno"} |
hi! i use xubuntu 9.04 and 2 ntfs partitions don't mount at startup. This is my options: defaults,rw,user,auto,locale=ru_RU.UTF-8. What's wrong? | it might be that the 'shut down safely' flag is not set... | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "plastun", "user_answer": "boss_mc"} |
anybody know how to remove executeable permission on a file? | chmod -x <filename> | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "meditatingfrog", "user_answer": "boss_mc"} |
How do i install a .deb package all that depends on it like if there is anything it would be downloaded ? | install it with gdebi | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "vick", "user_answer": "boss_mc"} |
how do i make a file read-only | chmod -w filename | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "linduxed", "user_answer": "boss_mc"} |
can you recommend me a calendar/todo/organizer? I was using an app called Chandler and it was just what I needed, but it does not work in 9.04 :( | sunbird? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "kane77", "user_answer": "boss_mc"} |
is there a command i can type to disconnect all current scp (ssh) connections? | sudo /etc/init.d/sshd restart or sudo /etc/init.d/openssh restart ... not sure which | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "xim_", "user_answer": "fccf"} |
Is something wrong with keyserver.ubuntu.com? | perhaps... try pool.sks-keyservers.net ... updates to the same place | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Kagee", "user_answer": "fccf"} |
hey i deleted teh trash can i con from try...how do i revivie it ? | do what I said - it is easier | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "yaris123456789", "user_answer": "fccf"} |
According to system monitor I am using bandwidth I don't expect to be using - how can I see network activity for processes? | -- netstat -ntap will show what is connected | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "kholerabbi", "user_answer": "fccf"} |
Helping a friend setup his wireless network and I think he has is router config messed up. How can we determine the route to his route to his router, from my computer? | abiword is a little underpowered for text rotation | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "n2diy", "user_answer": "fccf"} |
hi, is it possible to replicate a sistem configuration on another? My problem is this: I've a PC with an hd already configured(/boot, /,/home on three partitions). I would like to remount UBUNTU removing the actual hd, copying the /home on the new, but reinstalling all the previous sw packages on the new hd. Can somebody give me some advices? | aptoncd | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "lonejack", "user_answer": "fccf"} |
how do i format a usb drive? | better from command line, not trying to do a whole bunch of operations to the drive | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Jackiz", "user_answer": "fccf"} |
Hi I'm trying to set up a network printer via samba on two ubuntu boxes. Got one working fine but all the messing about on the other box seems to have screwed things up. Can anyone tell me how to reset all the printer settings to defaults? | reinstall cups and goto http://localhost:631 | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "freeda", "user_answer": "fccf"} |
has a load of broken updates been pushed to the repository? i'm getting stuff like 'libssl-dev: Depends: libssl0.9.8 (= 0.9.8g-15ubuntu3) but 0.9.8g-15ubuntu3.2 is installed.' | do you have the updates repository enabled? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Alan", "user_answer": "fccf"} |
question: is it possible to add the PearOS UI to Ubuntu? | seems not. you asked abuot that yesterday iirc | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Bobenhaus", "user_answer": "bazhang"} |
I'm trying to restore my xorg.conf to its original state. What's the `dpkg` for doing that? | sudo dpkg-reconifgure -phigh xserver-xorg | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "dragon", "user_answer": "fccf"} |
What's the keyboard shortcut for minimizing a window? | ALT+F9 | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "elad", "user_answer": "fccf"} |
Hey guys! :D Can anyone have a look at my /var/log/messages file to see what might be causing my ubuntu 9.04 to reboot randomly. Time was : 17:43, 17:50 and 18:17, 18:21. can it be a video driver problem? It is a Acer Aspire M5630 . Intel video card. 82G33/G31 Express Integrated Graphics Controller. Thanks guys! http://paste.ubuntu.com/251630/ | can we see /var/log/kernel and /var/log/syslog | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "infomomo", "user_answer": "fccf"} |
how to know memory use in Ubuntu on terminal? | top | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "dpnux", "user_answer": "Daskreech"} |
Besides AWN and Gnomedo there is another popular Mac OS X style panel, what is it called? | cairo dock | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ZykoticK9", "user_answer": "michaeldobrovits"} |
which is the lightest DE? | xcfe, openbox, flux, e17... | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "littlegreen", "user_answer": "aperson"} |
Can anyone help me on wireless connections in Ubuntu 9.10 on a laptop with no LAN? | this might be helpful | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "littlegreen", "user_answer": "sebsebseb"} |
What would be some benefits to running a ubuntu server vs. a debian server? | Support | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "dmcoe", "user_answer": "genii"} |
I jsut did a clean install of ubuntu lucid, i'm done with the livecd, it asks me to reboot, i said yes, and now it hands on the wallpaper... what's wrong?? | I have had the same problem, I just turned the system off and on again untill it works | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "chadi", "user_answer": "Wipster"} |
help! ubuntu gdm is zoomed in and i dont know what to do! | Hold the 'Super' key (the one with Windows logo, usually) and use your mouse wheel. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "fosa", "user_answer": "grawity"} |
how are .py files made executable? | with chmod | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "fosa", "user_answer": "sobersabre"} |
do u know to launch an app minimized? | you can get devilspie to do it | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "olrrai", "user_answer": "cgkades"} |
How can I remove places from the 'Places' menu I don't want? | Open a nautilus window and Right Click > Remove from the side panel. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Shapeshifter", "user_answer": "dsabecky"} |
i would liek to burn a video_ts folder to an iso from command line. suggestions? | mkisofs | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "yuri_", "user_answer": "PartialSum"} |
how do I make it so that I don't require a password everytime I want to mount a drive? | list it in fstab so it automounts.. also there use to be a utility for mounting drives easily.. started with py<something> | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jefinc", "user_answer": "Izinucs"} |
Can someone help me with my audio problems, I've started a thread but haven't gotten much help. http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1226922 | what is the issue you are having? there is a really good audio guide on the forums | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Thorn", "user_answer": "jefinc"} |
Hi, I'm trying to setup a static ip and i need to find what dns my router is using... on windows i'm using ipconfig /all to find it but ifconfig don't display the dns... how can i find it? | cat /etc/resolv.conf | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "patrick-Ubuntu", "user_answer": "usser"} |
can anybody name me a binary file editor? | and there are some 'hex' editors in the repos | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "badeagle01", "user_answer": "Dr_Willis"} |
Hi, hoping someone can help. What is necessary to create a VPN connection to my home network? | Fist you need an outside IP | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "revygttam", "user_answer": "usr13"} |
isn't there an su option that essentially makes you a root user? | sudo su OR sudo -s | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Geoffrey2", "user_answer": "sonali"} |
how do i cat a file from teh bottom? | tac | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "k1rb_E", "user_answer": "jrib"} |
Hi I'm looking for a guide to versioning filesystems that works with ubuntu. Any ideas? | any time i hear people mention specilized filesystems.. i always think to look at the 'fuse' project and its fs's | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "speedxcore", "user_answer": "dr_willis"} |
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