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Is there a good mpg video editor? | pitivi or avidemux | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "skinnypuppy1334", "user_answer": "oompaloompa"} |
how can i fix grub error 2???? | please provide more information | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "skoenman", "user_answer": "boontoo"} |
So, I need to get a so tiny install as possible to ubuntu, preferably without *anything* extra, including from desktop managers to all kind of stuff, anyone here experienced with that? | get the alternate CD, install a console only version | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Shinkai", "user_answer": "Flannel"} |
when you have a version of ubuntu, does it really matter to upgrade everytime or will a version suffice forever? | generally yes - new features can be another reason [incidentally using <> for people's names can be confusing, it looks like you're pasting something i said] | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "CUBeR64", "user_answer": "Random832"} |
can i configure WPA with networking? i only have wep-key there | then left-clicking on the network icon in the tray and picking the network I wanted to connect to | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "cry1", "user_answer": "icespider69199"} |
anyone with some tricks on how to change to a different console video mode? | if using the framebuffer consoles, you can use the fbset command I recall. or select a mode as a kernel option | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "rebelThor", "user_answer": "Dr_Willis"} |
how do i install GDm themes? | Login screens to GDM? System -> Administration -> Login Window. Choose 'Add' | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "fulio", "user_answer": "MenZa"} |
any ram can use in server | no need for sudo when using apt-cache search. :) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "PuteriKuSyg", "user_answer": "therealnanotube"} |
hey guys. Are the Nvidia drivers default in (x)ubuntu or is it the same as with debian ? | non-free proprietary binary driver, not auto included in distro but i have nvidia and have installed their latest driver with no obvious issues so far. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "MatBoy", "user_answer": "harveyneon"} |
hello how to know if squid is running? | use ps ax | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Kalamansi", "user_answer": "EvanR"} |
what vmWare program should I download if I want to run Ubuntu on top of Windows? (fusion, player, server, workstation....). | Virtualbox, VMware, player, VMware server, or Microsoft Virtualpc which probably isn't that Linux friendly | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "chuy_max", "user_answer": "sebsebseb"} |
what's the command to print distro specific information? | lsb_release | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "chuy_max", "user_answer": "pipegeek"} |
thanks, soudns good, I don't know much about nickserv, but it sound like mailing list indicates something else | it's just a small countermeasure to private message spamming here. unless you create an account and allow private messages from unregistered from yourself, people have to have a nickserv account to private message you :) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "HuibertGill", "user_answer": "nanonyme"} |
Is there any way how to turn on DMA and 32bit transfer in feisty? | man hdparm | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "dixon", "user_answer": "TheimonCoffeeAfk"} |
How can I mount an SSH directory via the command line? It seems to happen automatically via Nautilus when I use a 'ssh://whatever' URL, and the location gets mounted in ~/.gvfs. I'd like to be able to do the mounting by hand from the command line. | take a look at sshfs | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "scarface", "user_answer": "erUSUL"} |
whats the best VM where i can run preinstalled operating systems and is free??? | vmware player | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "meoblast001", "user_answer": "TheimonAway"} |
What's some good software to convert an avi file to dvd format (preferably burning built in, if it converts to iso or another format that's okay) | any2dvd + all the requirements | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "amshaffer", "user_answer": "paotzu"} |
how do I find a programs 'system name' (i.e. 'gnome-termina') or system path (i.e. /usr/bin/gnome-terminal ) of a window? | not all windows are going to have a command associated with them. for instance, i doubt the alt-f2 trick has a shell command associated with it. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "muszek", "user_answer": "dho_ragus"} |
can someone tell me where apps that i've downloaded are stored in the filesystem? I'm trying to open a file w/ a certain app, and i'm browsing endlessly looking for hte app's executable | eg: `which vim` | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "atarinox", "user_answer": "dho_ragus"} |
hello room Question: i have 2 linux installations , 11.10 and 10.04 dual boot, how can i run programs/binaries from 10.04 while being in 11.10 and vice versa | you tried it, it didnt work, now you know | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "mr_linux", "user_answer": "MonkeyDust"} |
i've mounted with fuse/ssh, whenever i modify the contents of a file it gets erased to 0 bytes.. why would this happen? i'm losing my data at an incredible rate | the sshfs thing you are using? odd - its worked great for me | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "xeer", "user_answer": "Dr_willis"} |
hey, when i try to save the files to this location i get 'Permission denied' although i did this 'sudo iptables-save > /etc/iptables.up.rules' ; any ideas ??? | sudo only works for the iptables-save, not the >. You need to use tee: sudo iptables-save | sudo tee /etc/iptables.up.rules | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "neramos", "user_answer": "Flannel"} |
Anyone has idea bout Iptables ? Can save the iptables-save to etc/iptables.up.rules with this command / Both wont work, 'iptables-save > /etc/iptables.up.rules' and 'sudo iptables-save > /etc/iptables.up.rules'; Why not ?? | do this: sudo sh -c 'sudo iptables-save > /etc/iptables.up.rule' | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "neramos", "user_answer": "astro76"} |
how do i plot a regression curve onto the graph in gnumeric? | http://www.gnome.org/projects/gnumeric/doc/sect-graphics-plots-overview-types.shtml | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "andruk", "user_answer": "praet"} |
Last night I set up GnuPG. GnuPG responded: 'The key 1024D/7C52BC42 was successfully validated.' What does the letter 'D' mean? | that you are using DSA as algorithm | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "bullgard", "user_answer": "sayanriju"} |
Hi. Does anyone know how to exit to shell_ | Instead of exting to GDM? I often hit ctrl+alt+F2 for TTY2 | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "burgermann", "user_answer": "drock"} |
is it possible for anyone of u to take over my comp right now over the net?? | why not fix it yourself? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "gaara", "user_answer": "Frogzoo"} |
Anyone have any issues with Gutsy since release? After a few hours of working, my wireless network stops working and can't reconnect, I can't run anything with sudo, and opening a terminal window won't work. It worked fine in Feisty, and jnc was positive that its my network, but i can't find anything wrong with it. I've added a root user so I could see if I could log in to see whether it was a pam issue, and had no trouble logging | the only problem I've had is the Fn combos on my laptop keyboard stoped working except for num lock. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "godzirra", "user_answer": "zombie_monkey"} |
does anyone know what package has kdecoration.h in it | you can do a search at packages.ubuntu.com , second form | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "TheViLliN", "user_answer": "nikrud"} |
Hi all. Quick question, is there a simple way to determine which version of ubuntu is running on a machine from a shell? | lsb_release -c -d | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jkiff", "user_answer": "PP188"} |
How do I know if Ubuntu supports all the hardware in my desktop? | try booting a LiveCD to test | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "scarra3", "user_answer": "zykotick9"} |
Good evening! One of my major problems running exclusively ubuntu on the laptop is office2007 files. I know crossover is capable of installing office2003 and f I am not mistaken MS offers something to make office2003 to open office2007 or something of this sort. My Q: Would it be possble to install office2003 thru crossover office and then install that tool of MS? Thanks | probably, something i would look at the Xover office site for | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "K_Dallas", "user_answer": "dutchie86"} |
noob question: how do I set priviledges so I can use QTPartEd? | gksudo gparted | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Pingviller", "user_answer": "Frogzoo"} |
Hello!! What laptop brands have hardware that works well with Ubuntu? | I'd go with Dell. They're actually supporting Ubuntu. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "exlibris", "user_answer": "Malachi"} |
how do i turn off the system beep | system -> preferences -> sound -> beep | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "TheArthur", "user_answer": "jrib"} |
Im trying to go to Scion.com and the page is flash based and it stops at initialzing 80%. Iv got every flash thing installed that i know of so i dont know whats wrong. | could be a problem with the site itself | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "coma", "user_answer": "Pelo"} |
how do i find out each file contained in a particular package? i installed libtorrent-dev and am looking for the headder file but cant find it in /usr/src/include if i can query the pkg then i might be able to track it down | dpkg -L packagename | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Coded1", "user_answer": "nanotube"} |
hi guys... can anyone tell me how I restart the config phase of an install... for some reason tomcat installed without depending on a jre and the post install failed... I've installed the jdk now so I want to restart the config phase | if it's an ubuntu server, run that command on the server | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "seme", "user_answer": "nickrud"} |
i issued an 'export DISPLAY' command via ssh to my ubuntu box last night, but i don't think i needed it. so is there a way to 'undo' that export? | it's 'undone' as soon as you log out | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "adminGuy", "user_answer": "SlimeyPe1e"} |
is there a gui ftp server? | yes its called gproftp | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "rafaelscj", "user_answer": "pvl1"} |
hello, can someone tell me how i can handle a .bin and .cue file on ubuntu? | use gnomebaker | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "KleRo1", "user_answer": "fsckr"} |
I have an ubuntu-server 9.04 which I want to upgrade to 9.10.. I know to use update-manager on ubuntu normal, but how do I upgrade on ubuntu-server? | same answer, 'sudo aptitude dist-upgrade' | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "sven_oostenbrink", "user_answer": "Ahmuck"} |
What is the actual difference between fedora and ubuntu, apt and rpm aside? | there is i guess upstart | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "sven_oostenbrink", "user_answer": "pike_"} |
How would I start the Nvidia X settings as root? My resolution won't stick and it keeps changing back every time I boot. | right click the menubar, choose edit menus and find the menu item. double click it to see its settings | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Rabbitbunny", "user_answer": "ardchoille"} |
it it possible to make an ubuntu installation CD out of an ubuntu installation? | there is a program. I think its called Reconstructor. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Kaasle", "user_answer": "shearn89"} |
Hi. I have installed the Deskbar Applet in Ubuntu 7.04 using this guide: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/ubuntu/search-your-computer-quickly-with-the-deskbar-applet-on-ubuntu/ . Will it mess up when I upgrade to 7.10 in october? | i shouldn't think so. It should just update itsefl. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Wikzo", "user_answer": "shearn89"} |
assuming he/she knows the root passwd | i was assuming it was a local computer. but even if not, you'd want to do sudo bash, or sudo csh, etc. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "emja", "user_answer": "hangthedj"} |
so i'm wondering why i can't play more than one audio file at once... | set your sound to alsa, not oss | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "pacmanfan", "user_answer": "Mr_Bunny_"} |
how come there' s no mention of bittorrent on the faq | no idea, but | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "patbam", "user_answer": "scguy318"} |
is there a way to copy a file over the telnet protocol? | not sure, but why Telnet? wouldn't SSH be better? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "peeps", "user_answer": "scguy318"} |
So, is there any way to automate the install process if I'm going headless on all the machines I'm installing? | i would imagine PXE boot, theres probably a wiki guide on that | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "phuzion", "user_answer": "scguy318"} |
Anyone know of a decent, easy-to-use tool for capturing AV from a tuner card, preferably straight to mpeg2? Trying to convert some old home movies to DVD for Christmas back home. I've got the tuner working fine with several viewers, just can't find a decent FOSS tool for capturing | I'm clueless in the A/V area also :P | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "FarrisG", "user_answer": "scguy318"} |
I inadvertently changed my graphics driver, then restarted to find X not starting. Would anyone happen to know of a way for me to fix this issue? | dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg (prefix with sudo if you're not root) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Chu", "user_answer": "scguy318"} |
heya i have a question about livecd not working on a compaq system... is this the right place or is there a chan for livecd support? | what's the specific issue? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "mojo", "user_answer": "scguy318"} |
how do you remove a pkg with apt-get | sudo apt-get remove blah | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "scam", "user_answer": "scguy318"} |
do people using packages.medibuntu.org can apt-get update and let me know if they get a Hash Sum Error from packages.medibuntu.org please ? | i get no errors | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Sp4rKy", "user_answer": "scguy318"} |
How do i open GRUB's 'menu.lst' so that I'm allowed to save it? | sudo <favorite-text-editor> /boot/grub/menu.lst | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "reallyjoel", "user_answer": "usr13"} |
thats weird. mocaps problem is that x wont start, but everytime i tell him to sudo killall gdm he quits from irc :) | /msg memoserv help | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "lassegul", "user_answer": "LjL"} |
k3b for gnome? | ah.... gnome... well in that case ;) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "djkorn_", "user_answer": "exhuma"} |
Does anyone have any recommendations for DVD creation software? I have some home video that I would like to add menus to. | devede | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Toast", "user_answer": "adam7"} |
what folder is the sources.lst ? | /etc/apt I think | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "cjones", "user_answer": "adam7"} |
is there any way to totally remove an app? do i just use purge? | sudo apt-get purge app should do it | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "tony_", "user_answer": "adam7"} |
is 7.04 feisty or edgy? i can never remember | feisty | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "AshyIsMe_", "user_answer": "MasterShrek"} |
hey all... I just installed kubuntu and I seem to be having keyboard troubles... I keep getting `` instead of forward slashes, etc... anyone know the remedy? | try to change your keyboard layout in settings | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "cainus_", "user_answer": "sean"} |
What is the base install size of Ubuntu 8.04? | like with any other system except Windows Vista.... | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "trojatra", "user_answer": "KOJV"} |
What's the Ubuntu program I need to install similar to iTunes? | exaile, rhythmbox | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Lifeisfunny", "user_answer": "rico"} |
hey all, what package do i install to get fonts such as Impact for openoffice? | it's downloaded and installed for you by msttcorefonts. ubuntu-restricted-extras will pull in that package, as well as some others that are useful | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "warriorness", "user_answer": "nikrud"} |
can anyone please help me with the speed of other computer? It is driving me nuts by taking minutes just to browse through directories or move the mouse. it does running normally every now and then but it only lasts for a few seconds | is your disk drive running a lot? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "hellhound", "user_answer": "nikrud"} |
Hey - I bought a new computer which runs the 64-bit version of Vista Home Premium - which I plan to replace with Ubuntu 9.10. Is there a 64-bit version other than the AMD64-bit version - i.e. is there a 64-bit version for Intel computers? | same works on both | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "gmachine_24", "user_answer": "slestak"} |
is 17Gb of free space too much to add to ubuntu? will it damage files? i want to delete windows and run strictly ubuntu | resizing partitions is always risky, backup before you begin. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ogre", "user_answer": "MilitantPotato"} |
what i can use to delete all folder named CVS? | find . -name CVS -print0 | xargs -0 rm -rf | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "chenchen", "user_answer": "gcostello"} |
When I try to compile, i get this error 'checking for C compiler default output file name... configure: error: C compiler cannot create executables'. How to get rid of this? | sudo apt-get install build-essential | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "leo", "user_answer": "EvilAIM"} |
Where can i get the source code of apt utillity? | sudo apt-get source apt | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "chetnick", "user_answer": "llutz"} |
how to set my printer on ubuntu to print just black and white? | www.localhost:631 for cups control panel. typically some printers you have to adjust there. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "chetnick", "user_answer": "Scunizi"} |
hello walking people my hd has fucked i can't format or install ubuntu e decide use the live cd but swap is not good space.. how i can set the ext3 bugued partition to swap temp ? | you have to mkswap <drive>, but if you can't format it it's unlikely | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Duke01234567", "user_answer": "lockd"} |
I'm trying to downgrade to php 5.1 from 5.2. Can I do that with apt-get? | sudo apt-get install packagename=versionnumber - if the package is available either in the repositories or in your cache. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "topfunky", "user_answer": "Xoris"} |
Why can't I remove resolv.conf as root? I get operation not permitted error. | Maybe it's in use. I don't know what it does but I think it's important. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "davidthedrake", "user_answer": "MrObvious"} |
well jamili, I'm swayed by your powerful argument. Tell me what are these windows you talk of? Are they vinyl? | What are you feeding that troll? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "PurpleFool", "user_answer": "stroyan"} |
anyone know what package i need to install to be able to #include <perl.h> in a c program? | try apt-cache search perl | grep dev | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "nwidger", "user_answer": "newuser1"} |
i've got a very stupid question, since i'm a newbie... how do i install linux programs that i just happen to find on the net... as in they are not in the add/remove list??? | untar them (man tar) and there will probably be a README or INSTALL inside for you to read | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "lil-g-man", "user_answer": "tritoch"} |
what's better desklets | I'v used gDesklets.. I liked it | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "sleepster", "user_answer": "inventorgp"} |
or do you know a simple network ports scanner? | gnome-nettool knows how to scan for open ports.. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "xiir", "user_answer": "regel"} |
quick question whats the command to mount an iso image? | more specifically: mount -t iso9660 -o loop /dev/cdrom <mountpoint> | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "yamyogurt", "user_answer": "cosmodad"} |
please, help me i need change my XChat pass, but i don't remeber how | Change it hot? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jmanuel_cool", "user_answer": "Psi-Jack"} |
sombody else can help me? | What is your question? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "awake", "user_answer": "usr13"} |
hi all, does anybody know what application is used to record the screencasts on screencasts.ubuntu.com? | this should help https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ScreencastTeam/RecordingScreencasts | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "MrKeuner", "user_answer": "dgjones"} |
Im having a real problem, ubuntu wont boot. I need to edit a file but I can't get access to the commandline? When I boot the live cd non of my local file is there? what to do? | when you start the live cd, click places then click computer | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "riaal_", "user_answer": "LLzzJJ"} |
Anyone have a 1680x1050 lcd? Just wondering if it's as hard as the forums sound to make one work on Ubuntu. | if your screen and video card can handle it , you just need to add the resolution to the xorg.conf file | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "puppet_shadow", "user_answer": "Pelo"} |
How do I check to se that I have the latest version of WINE? | in the terminal enter 'wine --version' and compare to their website | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "YouKnowMe", "user_answer": "reizend"} |
Is there any way to issue a command remotely that looks like it has been issued locally? I tried appending & to the end of my command but it still attaches the process to my login. | `nohup commandname &` will not die when you close the terminal. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "RoboticTao", "user_answer": "Pici"} |
best software to compare Winamp to for 7.10 64bijt? | audacious is from xmms code its upto u to decide | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "VINCHENZO28", "user_answer": "FluxD"} |
hey how can i apped a file to a command? (like instead of ssh 127.0.0.1 i want ssh [content of ip.txt] ) | ssh $(cat filename) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Floker", "user_answer": "Xoris"} |
is there any way to figure out what package owns a specific file? | 'dpkg -S filename', if you have the package installed | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "GuyFromHell", "user_answer": "Xoris"} |
what is the file name for the background image? | it's in /usr/share/backgrounds/ I believe | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "liife", "user_answer": "jrib"} |
is there a gnu equivelent of webex or gotomeetingtop shring? | but a GNU version - i don't think so | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ryoohki", "user_answer": "zykotick9"} |
An NBC web site tells me I need to upgrade flash to version 9, even though I already have it. I suspect that NBC is discriminating against linux users because of it's affiliation with MicroSoft, but I suppose there could be a bug in my computer. Would some people here please tell me if http://www.nbc.com/The_Tonight_Show_with_Jay_Leno/video/episodes/ works for you, or says you need to upgrade? | get the ubuntu firefox addon that allows you to change 'user agent' so you can masquerade as any browser | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "kingsley", "user_answer": "gnuskool"} |
I have no sound in VLC after Hardy. What to do? | just vlc or system-wide? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Oggu", "user_answer": "gnuskool"} |
how much will it cost to buy telephonic support from canonical right now to fix the problem their updates have caused? | what is your problem? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "psypher246", "user_answer": "RequinB4"} |
What would be the best virtual machine software (fully free, of course) to utilize if I wanted to run HardyAlpha6 | virtualbox | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "RequinB4", "user_answer": "Fryguy--"} |
This is a stupid question, but I couldn't find it anywhere and I don't have a Gnome machine around. How do you change the gtk/Gnome theme? | - system - prefs - appearence | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Viaken", "user_answer": "RequinB4"} |
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