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What does Ubuntu server use as a text editor? | nano and vim (vim-tiny) are installed by default | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Doc|Serverising", "user_answer": "Flannel"} |
Ok thank you anyway, any one can help me to install my realtek high definition audio on hardy 8.04? | it is working well for me on Intrepid | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "elyes", "user_answer": "EagleSn"} |
ok, I just tried to install apache and pear + mysql, to do a test website, and I cant figure out what I missed.. when I go to http localhost it simply asks if I want to download the php-file | follow the troubleshooting steps there | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "haren25", "user_answer": "jrib"} |
where can i investigate the cause for my system crash after i rebooted? | you might find some information in /var/log/messages if the system crashed in such a way that there were error reports before it died. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Benkinooby", "user_answer": "Linceo"} |
Im trying to burn an audio cd with brasero.. but when im adding songs to the list it says 'Make sure the appropriate codec is installed.' and the song wont add.. how can i instrall the proper codecs? | you can find it here https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jokkaa", "user_answer": "ushills"} |
if i want to install ati drivers would 'apt-get install xorg-driver-fglrx-envy' do the trick? | glxgears work? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "centr0", "user_answer": "jim_p"} |
Is there a way to put a time option into an echo command? For example: echo 'Update completed at %s' | how about echo 'Update completed at `date`' <--- note backticks inside double quotes | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "gletob", "user_answer": "losher"} |
Hello, I have three hard disks in my PC, I can mount a disk by clicking on its label using Nautilus, or Disk Utility; however I am unsuccessful when using mount command on the shell to mount existing drive-partition. The drive location: /dev/sdc1 is listed when using blkid; Also listed when using fdisk -l but without any disk info; When entering: mount /dev/sdc1 /media/space2, I get a... | for command line mounting, the mount point (which is just an empty directory) needs to exist already. gnome does this for you when using the GUI apps, but mount does not | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "demonax", "user_answer": "brjannc"} |
How do I figure out what the mount point is for my Sansa? | usually you can run dmesg and look at the last dozen or so lines to find the mount point. Wanna paste them to pastebin for us? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Scunizi", "user_answer": "losher"} |
please help me - a quick one... what does if [ -z ... ] check in shell programming? | man test | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "dataviruset", "user_answer": "losher"} |
how old is 5.10 3 yr ? | the version #;s is the date. year/month | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "[biabia]", "user_answer": "Dr_Willis"} |
Can Edubuntu be installed w/ the Kubuntu package? | yup | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "UbuntuDrummerBoy", "user_answer": "ikonia"} |
Anyone around running Ubuntu on an Asus eee pc ? | ask the room, it will respond | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "CVirus", "user_answer": "ActionParsnip2"} |
Does anyone know how to dual boot ubuntu + Fedora + (along with windows) ? | Easiest way is to install them in the order Windows then Fedora then Ubuntu. Ubuntu's grub2 will detect both Fedora and windows automagically. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Bruce_Wayne", "user_answer": "Jordan_U"} |
is there a way to tell what db level your headphones are playing at? | alsamixer shows in db | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "zeno___", "user_answer": "jim_p"} |
what would the syntax be for a shell script to grep out a string from a log file, then e-mail from the CLI? | cat /var/log/mail.info | grep yourstring | mailx -s subject mailadress | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jeeves", "user_answer": "DIFH-iceroot"} |
is it possible to pause an ongoing install using aptitude ? | you could interrupt it, but that might break your paketmanagement in a hard to say way | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "pronoy", "user_answer": "DasEi1"} |
hey, i'm trying to do this 'useradd bob' but it says 'useradd: unable to lock password file' what am I doing wrong? | use sudo | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jamieyg3", "user_answer": "unop"} |
I have a dbus-python_0.82.4.orig.tar.gz and diff.gz .dsc file, how can I build this into deb package and install it? | you'll need to install pbuilder | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "xiamx", "user_answer": "bruce89"} |
I'm using ubuntu 9.10 and I guess my port 5432 is closed. I'd like to open it to a friend use my postgresql database. How can I do it? What is the firewall of ubuntu 9.10? | ufw is essentially a front-end for iptables | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Henry_BR", "user_answer": "jtaji"} |
hello, is there someone good for the C programming ? What must I do to program in C with the new version of ubuntu ? | install gcc. Or if you want just a good set of essential development packages you could install build-essential | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Kate__", "user_answer": "tilgovi"} |
anyone have any fancy commands like displayconfig-gtk but for sound cards? I am having trouble setting up 5.1 sound | the command for sound in alsaconf, but the stupid developers do not provide it!! | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Tybear241083", "user_answer": "jim_p"} |
I am on a machine with integrated graphics, it only runs at around 600x800. what should I do | if it's a desktop, might not be a bad idea to add an inexpensive graphics card. that'll also free up RAM | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "luminrd", "user_answer": "kmaynard"} |
is ekiga based on gstreamer? | because partner repositories are disabled by default, and the upgrade tool sees disabled repositories as comments and ignores them | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "hdon", "user_answer": "rww"} |
hi all. where can i report bugs? | launchpad.net | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "hdon", "user_answer": "thiebaude"} |
hi all. my X just mysteriously crashed. where can i find a crash log and submit it to ubuntu? | Run 'ubuntu-bug xorg' | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "hdon", "user_answer": "Jordan_U"} |
anyone know of a good dvd ripper and/or encoder? | mencoder - it's the nuts | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "drumstyk1", "user_answer": "ikonia"} |
NEWBIE QUESTION: when i run GPARTED, 'ntfs' does not show up as a partition. does this mean that windows is not installed on my computer? (i thought when i installed ubuntu i partitioned rather than deleted windows, but i could be wrong.) in other words, how can i confirm that windows is or isn't installed on my computer? thanks! | i'm sorry, but according to what i see, i don't think there is any Windows partition on that drive | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jordon1980", "user_answer": "LjL"} |
how do i keep a windows share mounted since network browsing doesn't work in ubuntu correctly? | smbmount in /etc/fstab will mount it at boot | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "sudoconfused", "user_answer": "ActionParsnip"} |
Anybody know of a nice database graphical designing tool, something to create the graphical layout for a database representation :? I do NOT want something that actually implements the database | UML things will, Umbrello is one (QT), or you can just use something like Dia | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "[zaf]-Coral", "user_answer": "Flannel"} |
is there a specific reason that my wifi card got the name eth0 instead of wlan0 after upgrading to jaunty? | you can change the name in /etc/udev/rules.d/70-persistent-net.rules | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "paul68", "user_answer": "ks3"} |
try to connect to the internet with cable see if in the repos ndiswrapper is installed if not install it reboot and check if you see in system => preferences=> hardware drivers | I am, when I instaled it prompted for ubuntu to auto install the BCM4311 drivers for the card. I then had to apt get the b43-fwcutter firmware before iwlist would even see the card, it now does, but still no joy... | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "paul68", "user_answer": "elenita"} |
what's best way for newbie to burn cd on Ubuntu? Gnome Baker seems buggy | Brasero | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "errpast", "user_answer": "marcustomized"} |
in a computer techy way | exaile | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Frijolie", "user_answer": "weyland"} |
question, do I need install an antivirus in ubuntu? | an antivirus doesn't do much because there are no Ubuntu viruses in the wild. However, if you're concerned about passing viruses on to Windows-using friends, you can use ClamScan to check for viruses. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "MetalHeadDead", "user_answer": "RyanPrior"} |
Just a question about reinstalling ubuntu: I made a separate /home, so when I reinstall, i'll still have all my documents, but will have to redo all my settings and programs right? | though /etc and /usr/share have some settings you'll have to redoo | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "vock", "user_answer": "RHorse"} |
any way to make xchat start hidden in the notification area? | Settings, Preference, Chatting, alerts has a check box in Version 2.8.7c | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "croddy", "user_answer": "RHorse"} |
is it possible to recover default configuration files of packages? | dpkg -purge and then reinstall | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "panfist", "user_answer": "RHorse"} |
which linux is shipped with acer notebooks? somebody maybe knows? shop only says 'Linux' :) | Looks like it's a modified version of Linpus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linpus_Linux | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "spanther", "user_answer": "brjannc"} |
How di I associate an icon with a program listing in the menu? | right click > edit menu > eight click on item > properties > click on ico to change it | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Fat_Man", "user_answer": "Ali_ix"} |
how do i access my trashcan through the command line? | It's under ~/.local/share/Trash/ | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "clayg", "user_answer": "jacronis1232"} |
could someone tell me what program is running in the console here: http://news.cnet.com/2300-1001_3-6247274-2.html?tag=mncol | I think that's midnight commander. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jtmoney", "user_answer": "_biker_geek_"} |
guys im trying to compile wine, can someone tell me what package is meant by Xlib/Xfree86 development packages | xserver-xorg-dev most likely | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "sweetgum1", "user_answer": "kitche"} |
Can i transfer all the bookmarks in my browser to another system...? | sure, but maybe you'd like xmarks.com | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "napster", "user_answer": "Nautilus"} |
Hi, I have a font problem: on Ubuntu 8.04 - Firefox 3 displays just lines instead of text unless I have firefox -> prefs: 'allow pages to choose their own font' disabled. can anyone help or suggest alt. irc channel pleasE? | : firefox | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "bytecode", "user_answer": "ubuntu-ir"} |
hi people, is there any software (on windows ) like active directory domain controler in linux ? | you can make a linux server an AD server or client... what is it you want? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "hotrod", "user_answer": "nibbler"} |
anyone knows of an environment to create web pages for gnome??? | try nvu or kompozer | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Mixed_--_", "user_answer": "node357"} |
I am currently upgrading my Ubuntu version to 8.10. If I stop the upgrade and continue it later, will the downloaded files remain there and start again on my next try? | They should. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "DeadBattery", "user_answer": "Guinnesss"} |
would really like to get sound working with usb headset tonite so I can watch shows on hulu b4 hitting the sack any suggestions would be great | plug it in, switch the default output with System->Preferences->Sound | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jf13", "user_answer": "Gnea"} |
how can i determine the install path of an application? (i seek the directory of zsnes installed via resository) | check the man pages for the app. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "gnusar", "user_answer": "Dr_Willis"} |
Hi all. I have a fresh Jaunty install and would like to find an audio howto. I previously had a 'mixer type' gui tool that let me select what programs audio would be sent to which sound output. It was working perfectly but I can't remember the packages and randomly installing jack, pulse etc broke my last installation. | there's also... padevchooser or something like that... (not on jaunty atm) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "korogiannos", "user_answer": "hateball"} |
Hi. I'd like to have my tv cards remote control NOT do default things (Ie volume up down, power switch etc) I want to remap those keys for use with lirc and lirc only. can I stop gnome/X from reading /dev/input/event6? (if I'm barking up the right tree) | no idea | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "korogiannos", "user_answer": "fryguy"} |
Is there a system-wide equalizer? (not sure what pulse jack alsa oss are but I believe I'm using alsa apps with pulse) | but it's possible in theory, and people have reported success | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "korogiannos", "user_answer": "cwillu"} |
Hi. I'm running intrepid desktop and want advice on the best/easiest ftp server I can install. Just package name is fine, I'll google the rest. | proftp | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "korogiannos", "user_answer": "Flare183"} |
Hello All. Thx for a great linux distro. I have a small Q: How do I start an X app on the currently (only) running Xserver from the console logged in over SSH? | normally 'DISPLAY=:0.0 xterm', replacing xterm with what you want | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "drbytes", "user_answer": "VSpike"} |
How is the package called which installs the man pages for system calls or POSIX library functions, printf() for example? | manpages-dev ? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "aschuch", "user_answer": "erUSUL"} |
For some reason I have lost the Title Bar at the top of open program windows and can't figure where it's gone. Any thoughts? | http://www.pendrivelinux.com/2007/10/17/ubuntu-desktop-effects-fixing-the-missing-titlebar/ | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Fat", "user_answer": "dronix"} |
does gnome-volume-manager have a configuration gui? | i think not, its all in gconf-editor :( | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jxander", "user_answer": "jim_p"} |
is there a way to optimize Ruby? i'm trying to run gl_tail, and it's chewing up my CPU | study for 10 years until you can write a better implementation :) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jeeves_Moss", "user_answer": "fynn"} |
Is there any advice on fine tunning ubuntu to get smoother laptop performance? Any link would do, I'm not sure what on the net is bullshit and what isnt | XFCE is fast fast fast | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "syslq", "user_answer": "leslieviljoen"} |
What are the risks involved in upgrading to 8.10 from 8.4 today? | applications might break, you might lose data, your cat might burn your house down etc | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "wces", "user_answer": "popey"} |
Hi all! I am VERY new to Linux and Ubuntu. I have a dual display setup and I was wandering if someone could tell me how to rotate one of the screens 180 degrees and make it 'expand' my desktop? I went into System->Administrator->Screens & Graphics, but it only shows the external monitor (laptop) with its max resolution and the other screen's menu is grayed out. When I click on it it shows | I am a noob to and I think that teh muli-monitor support is on its way | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "howler07", "user_answer": "Elijah"} |
I have a folder in my Trash and apparently I don't have the permissions to delete it. Is there a way to empty the trash for a specific user in ternimal under sudo? | sudo rm -rf /home/username/.local/share/Trash | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Royall", "user_answer": "rww"} |
where did XMMS go? | it's development stopped. There's XMMS2 now but it's way different | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "dibblego", "user_answer": "consolover"} |
hello, i want to install ubuntu on a aaspire one, but i've read that ubuntu 8.04 have some problems with the wifi and sound, there's a chance that the intrepid version solve this? | I have an Acer Aspire 8920G, My sound works - for the most part - fine, PM for further discussion | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "fgarceseduardo", "user_answer": "kai"} |
Can anyone please give me some help getting my remotes to work with a commandIR in mythbuntu? I've been asking for hours in the mythbuntu room without a single response... | is there some reason its not working with lirc? I thought that was supported better | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "frozenskunk1", "user_answer": "inasmu"} |
how can I kill the Network Manager process? | ps -faux | grep Network , find pid, kill them | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "PoisonArrow", "user_answer": "yell0w"} |
is that like stereo mix in windows? | It's how you get to the actual settings for the card rather than the pulseaudio volume controll | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "DigitalFiz", "user_answer": "Jordan_U"} |
anyone know what package contains the gcc-x86_64-has-stack-protector.sh file? | try dpkg-query -S 'gcc-x86_64-has-stack-protector.sh' | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "unixSnob_", "user_answer": "IntuitiveNipple"} |
Ok, would SOMEBODY please give me a hand here with my sound problems? | alsamixer | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "GodfatherofEire", "user_answer": "psypher246"} |
How do I create a tarball from the terminal? | and see man tar | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "GodfatherofEire", "user_answer": "superdump"} |
anyone here experienced with ups (battery backup)? | - Have you played with the S2 S3 power settings in the bios on the box that shuts down? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "upgrdman", "user_answer": "hellrabbit"} |
how do i get the UUID of one of my partitions? | sudo blkid, and Universally Unique ID | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Gemini", "user_answer": "Flannel"} |
I know this is #ubuntu, but I'm just curious about gmail because I've been having on/off problems with it for a week or so, ever since upgrade to lucid. is that a coincidence or are others having problems too. anyone with a gmail account, can you connect right now? | install some other browser and check it like that is what i'd do | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "pat5star", "user_answer": "Docteh"} |
Is there a command I can run to delete all files older than todays date? | I have a feeling a script it going to be needed to do that, and with having the option with just rm could be dangerous. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Jimmy_Kash", "user_answer": "mrpink57"} |
hi all does anyone know some guides for making a USB stick bootable using linux terminal ? I tried the 'usb-create' package but the thing didn't boot... | mkfs.ext2 /dev/be/careful | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "etale", "user_answer": "Docteh"} |
Hi! I installed in 'ubuntu software center' a program called MrBayes. It uses a text file (.nxs) which in windows version must be placed in the folder where MrBayes files are. How can I do that in ubuntu? Where are my Mr.Bayes files and folders? Where can I place my text file so it can be used by the program? Thanks for any suggestion! | see if you have a ~/mrbayes or ~/.config/mrbayes folder(s) [i've never used the program/game so not sure, i'm only giving general suggestion] | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "javier_faj", "user_answer": "zykotick9"} |
how do i change the editor used by crontab? | http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-256778.html | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "dayo", "user_answer": "bodom"} |
on windows in 'console' when you press ESC it clears your input. what is the key to clear input in ubuntu console? | oh wait, just the input not the whole screen? ctrl+u | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "zespri", "user_answer": "maco"} |
which cd burning program burns iso's right?> | brasero | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "kingtekrin", "user_answer": "hwilde"} |
how can I use Synaptics to install a particular kernel source? | search for it and install? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "hardcorelinux", "user_answer": "remoteCTRL"} |
Hi is there a simple notification software for ubuntu? | inotify | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "lorenzosu", "user_answer": "donkeyboy"} |
In ubuntu is there a way to turn the internal wifi card of a laptop on/off via 'software' command? The 'button' on my HP laptop is buggy with ubuntu | you can try 'sudo ifconfig <interface> up/down' | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "lorenzosu", "user_answer": "moncky"} |
Hi. I'm using Ubuntu 10.04.3 LTS 64bit with Eclipse Indigo SR1. When I quit from Eclipse by File->Exit it really doesn't quits - I still can see it running (ps ax). Anyone occurred this problem? | are there bugs reported? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "eclor1", "user_answer": "ActionParsnip"} |
hey, does anyone know an application that lets you change screen resolution? | xrandr, krandr | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "guysoft42", "user_answer": "jim_p-"} |
potentially off topic, but are there any ubuntu certs that carry any weight? | http://www.ubuntu.com/support/training/course-descriptions | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "sskalnik", "user_answer": "h00k"} |
What does a default install of xbuntu 9.10 use for an xorg.conf, if any ? | 9.10 does not generate an xorg.conf but one can be used to manually set things | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ziesemer_", "user_answer": "bastid_raZor"} |
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. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "NauarchLysander", "user_answer": "Flannel"} |
I am a recent convert from Windows. I used to keep my data on a separate partition. Should I keep my 'home' folder in Ubuntu on a different partition? | many consider it a good idea | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "keystr0k", "user_answer": "LjL"} |
any idea why my rhythmbox won't play MP3's? | open nautilus and double click on an mp3. Does that work? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "keystr0k", "user_answer": "jrib"} |
how do I change the order of the icons in my dock? | You need to drag icon off the launcher and then drag it where you want it. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "rycar", "user_answer": "MeanEYE"} |
why does my cube only have two sides!? the workspace switcher has four slots | set the virtual desktop size in ccsm to 4 horizontal, 1 vertical | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "gpm", "user_answer": "amdpox"} |
Ubuntu LTS Server: do i need the alternate image for the debian text mode installer or is that standard for server images as well? | The standard server image is text-based | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "cmihai", "user_answer": "sskalnik"} |
how do i add a user to a specific grp? addgrp user group ? | I believe useradd -G group_name username. But check 'man useradd' | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "[Solars]", "user_answer": "carandraug"} |
does the live cd defualy install gnome or kde? | yes. i think the package might be called 'cpufrequtils' or something with 'freq' in the name. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "[Solars]", "user_answer": "snova"} |
how can i modify the contents of a text (config) file automatically from a shell script? | sed | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "xim_", "user_answer": "Billiard"} |
can you give a relative time to the at command? | Yes. eg: 'now + 10 minutes' | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "xim_", "user_answer": "dajhorn"} |
hi i'm trying to get my xubuntu to recognize my zyxel g-120 pcmcia card without success. On a forum i read that the zd1211 driver might work, and that this is included in the latest kernel. If this is the case, should it recognize it automatically ? or do i need to do something else? | https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/zydas_zd1211 | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "truder", "user_answer": "ActionParsnip"} |
I'm just not sure where I would find any logs on the machine for more information. I'd assume they would be somewhere in /var. | /var/log should do it | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "kruncher", "user_answer": "sskalnik"} |
hmm, does anyone know how i can see if a device with a specific MAC addr has been given an IP when using DHCPD? | sorry - arping | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "talin", "user_answer": "frogzoo"} |
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