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how best to swap make caps lock another ctrl without gnome-keyboard-preferences? I don't use gnome, so changing it there doesn't stick | you can do it with xmodmap , I don't know the exact syntax though | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "titusg", "user_answer": "nickrud"} |
cups won't start after updates today -- how do I work out why? | look into /var/log/cups/* | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "titusg", "user_answer": "erUSUL"} |
what do i have to apt-get install so i can uncompress a gtar file? | nothing. Just: tar -zxvf thefilename.tar.gz | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "dbrewer_rjr", "user_answer": "Vlet"} |
can i configure ubuntu with a FQDN for a domain name that is not currently pointing at the server? I am replacing one server with another | sure, just fill out the appropriate prompts when you install the OS | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "dbrewer_rjr", "user_answer": "gdb"} |
I'm trying to install ubuntu in a virtual box. I have created 3 different storage drives. I want to assign one of them to be the swap, but apparently it has been so long that I can't remember how. I tried manually typing /swap as the mount point but the installation still complains that I haven't configured a swap drive. What should I do? | swap partitions dont have a mount point. the filesystem on them is swap. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Neillithan", "user_answer": "Dr_Willis"} |
can anyone tell me if i should change my kernel? | it requires a 586 (Pentium-class) CPU but runs on anything newer. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "insomniac190", "user_answer": "crimsun"} |
sorry, just a little OT because i see you here. When we can have the floodbot in #ubuntu-it? | even right now if you want, but it still has that problem. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "K99Brain", "user_answer": "LjL"} |
Hi kids. Just need advice on how to mount a 16 gig NTFS flash drive if it never shows up in gparted or fdisk or anything; ideas? | mail it to me, i will mount it for you ;-P | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "mjancaitis", "user_answer": "fotoflo"} |
how would one tell if they were running 32bit ubuntu or 64? | should say x86_64 or so if it's 64 | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Lapinux", "user_answer": "th_"} |
hi, i want to compile some software with flags for cpu optimizations, but i cant find my cputype (i have Pentium D Presler 945 3.4GHz), or what to put in flag instead of: '-mtune=nocona' | you're a P4. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "oxigen", "user_answer": "dawn_chorus"} |
does anyone know how i stop programs from opeing full screen when executed ? | after you open the program, adjust the screen to the size you want it, and then close the program. when you reopen the program, it should be the size you closed it. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "hatter", "user_answer": "dawn_chorus"} |
hey guys how do i change the default program to an archieve type? i want .cpp to open in Kate and not in gedit | Select a file of the type you want to change, right click and choose properties, then choose 'Open With' tab | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "DaFFes", "user_answer": "IntuitiveNipple"} |
When the xorg.conf has the serverflag entry Option 'Blanking' '0' but still blanks out, what does a person do? (a Gnome user) | xset s off | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "sldkfj", "user_answer": "sputnik66"} |
is it a good idea to update to 12.04 LTS now? | yes it's fine | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "k3rn3l_klink", "user_answer": "histo"} |
what's the command line for starting the File Browser? | nautilus | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "gif89apro", "user_answer": "jrib"} |
hi folks, what is the name of gnome theme in 10.4? | ambience, I think | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ovnicraft", "user_answer": "Slart"} |
does anyone know a good package for setting mouse button functions for ubuntu? | xbindkeys or imwheel | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "sotec_prod", "user_answer": "jrib"} |
dooods, I updated and now my NTFS doesn't load. | When does it not load? When you try mounting it under Ubuntu, or in a dual boot configuration? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "StevenX", "user_answer": "BZWingZero"} |
dear helpers, how do i burn audio cd in k3b from mp3 files ? | you need install libk3b2-mp3 | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "zengkhol", "user_answer": "creadorcreativo"} |
hi, what is the best way to convert a 3G video to avi, mpeg etc | mencoder ? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "xand_", "user_answer": "PurpZeY"} |
What's the easiest way to burn an .ISO in Ubuntu? | -- I installed kb3 and it worked well | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "NrbelexUbuntu", "user_answer": "phy2"} |
what's the buil-in ftp server for ubuntu-server? | i think it is proftpd | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "d3m0", "user_answer": "KiloHertz"} |
hello, I have a few .c files I wish to print. is there some nice program out there that will let me print them all into the same file ? | just do something like `cat *.h *.c > printme && a2ps printme` | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "delfick", "user_answer": "troxor"} |
hi all, does anyone know if there will be a desktop version of 8.10 available? | yes, in october | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Warp4", "user_answer": "Fryguy--"} |
a friend of mine is installing Ubuntu in his computer completely uninstalling Windows, but the installation stops at 15% when checking the file systems. Can you help me, please? | have you reformated the drive before installing? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "sebas_", "user_answer": "hilts50"} |
hey... is there any reason why irc would work fine, but not any other kind of connection, like web browsing? o_O | mad firewall settings? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "logixoul", "user_answer": "gordonjcp"} |
Are there any easy to use drawing programs? | there's something like paint. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Northernen", "user_answer": "tripelb"} |
is it possible to install and run superkaramba in gnome? | its possible... don't know how well it works | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "kanuha", "user_answer": "m0u5e"} |
is there a docx corrupt file recovery tool in the ubuntu repos that anyone knows about | apparently not | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "m0u5e", "user_answer": "carthik"} |
anyone know a good program for audio editting / sound recording | audacity | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "m0u5e", "user_answer": "liquiddoom"} |
does anyone know how to install twisted? | or maybe python-twisted-bin... | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Lacrymology", "user_answer": "jrib"} |
Hi. I am creating my own distribution. What is your most important advice for me? Thanks. | Why bother. ;) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Slayz", "user_answer": "wilee-nilee"} |
which programing language is written Open office ? | Java | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "milen", "user_answer": "arkanabar"} |
what linux kernel does feisty run with? | glibc is at 2.5, and kernel is 2.6.20 | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Bidash", "user_answer": "void^"} |
where can i find the /.fonts folder in ubuntu? | ~/.fonts means the .fonts directory in your HOME directory (/home/username). It usually does not exist by default, so create it if it doesn't. Also, directories that start with a '.' are hidden, so go to view -> show hidden files | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "dinkle", "user_answer": "jrib"} |
Is MSN broken in Pidgin for anybody else? | its down for me on windows live too | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "shane_", "user_answer": "bobbo"} |
whats the link to the Ubuntu Pastebin? | yes but you will only see the files of the last mount | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "bobbo", "user_answer": "erUSUL"} |
whats the command to install flash player in terminal? | sudo apt-get install flashplugin-nonfree | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "sunnypies", "user_answer": "tyler_d"} |
why did you give someone that link - that's nothing to do with his problem | he asked for help | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ikonia", "user_answer": "Cat-Meow"} |
hello... can someone help me with a simple problem? | /boot/grub/menu.lst | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ubuntuBeginner", "user_answer": "dooglus"} |
I'm trying to move my /home directory to a new partition, and reinstall ubuntu using that as home. Execpt I've just realised that my current /home is encrypted. Does anyone know if this would work? | if it is ecryptfs you should be ok | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "res22_", "user_answer": "strata_"} |
hi, i have some trouble with aptitude, when i run 'aptitude update', i have a 404 error, but i'm able to ping the ip without any problem... anyone have an idea ? | not found, eh... maybe the repo was moved or something... | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Bainwa", "user_answer": "nincompooop"} |
then again, so does loathe | don't be a snitch, it's not a good thing | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "sizzam", "user_answer": "blak1"} |
is it possible to have upstart scripts start in a custom order? | http://upstart.ubuntu.com/getting-started.html seems to answer your question. See the 'start on' section | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jsmith396", "user_answer": "blargg"} |
why isn't thunderbird in the feisty-repos ??? | try mozilla-thunderbird | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "obiwan_", "user_answer": "dustpyle_x2"} |
Im having an issue with my display. I have a nvidia gtx 260 with a vga resolution max of 2048x1536 , and my tv that its connected to has a max of 1,280 × 1,024, but 1280 x 1024 is not listed in my nvidia display settings. I've tried usign xrandr to set the display and it is not working, says 'configure crtc 0 failed' anyone have any ideas? | xrandr is a world of pain, the documentation isnt great, just to warn you and good luck | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "klownish", "user_answer": "superfrogger79"} |
How would I make GAIM autostart when ubuntu first loads up? | System --> Preferences --> Sessions --> then add gaim to startup programs | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Rish1", "user_answer": "lethu"} |
can anyone recommend a suitable appointment/calendar management tool? I've a friend on Windows who uses Outlook and he's interested in converting to Linux. One of the main applications he uses all the time is Outlook, and if I can't think of an alternative, he can't commit to the change... | Evolution also has a calendar | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "mzanfardino", "user_answer": "gejr"} |
how do i install python 2.6? this one didnt exist: sudo apt-get install python2.6 is there a way to upgrade from 2.5 to 2.6, maybe its easier for my case, or? | If you're using Hardy, then you'll need to find a PPA, I'm not sure once exists though, since python is rather integral to Ubuntu. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Iderik_", "user_answer": "Pici"} |
how do I discover what soundcard my laptop has so I can effectively google for ways to fix it not muting when plugging in my headphones? | lspci would be a good first place to look | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "svl", "user_answer": "maxb"} |
anyone know of a free/oss (not necessarily just for linux) desktop publishing program (greeting cards/banners, etc?)? | try scribus | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Merc_Work", "user_answer": "stanthecaddy22"} |
QUESTOPN: when I turn on the PC ubuntu shows the loading screen that after about a minute it sitches to a black screen that shows lots of lines of text including 'BUG: unable to handle kernel paging request at f8c84848' | can you get to a terminal? press ctrl-alt-f2 or ctrl-alt-f3 | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "fiftyeight", "user_answer": "tucemiux"} |
can someone highlight message to test pc speaker beep? | :)beep | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "cjae", "user_answer": "kingrayray"} |
anyone know of a good OSS CAD program | qcad, perhaps. I can't testify to its quality, though | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "sleeping143", "user_answer": "tritium"} |
hi there, i have a .deb package im trying to install on ubuntu but its the wrong architecture, can I repackage it someone from just the deb? | include --force-architecture | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "BryanRuiz", "user_answer": "_serial_"} |
Could someone link me to a page listing the features / key-combos for the compiz effects? I've looked but can't find anything, surely it's out there somewhere! | within the Advanced Desktop Effects Settings window, eash feature of Compiz is listed ... go to its Actions tab for each feature and you will find the key bindings ... and you can change them or set mouse gestures and such | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Hewus", "user_answer": "seamus7"} |
What's the command to start a daemon without rebooting? | Usually it will have some startup entry in /etc/init.d so you: sudo /etc/init.d/<scriptname> restart | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Hewus", "user_answer": "genii"} |
I'm running Ardour with Ubuntu 7.04 with 'standard' kernel.... I have a lot of xruns... could someone help me to configure Jack in order to reduce xruns? | try installing the -lowlatency kernel (universe) and configuring PAM for audio usage. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Max-B", "user_answer": "crimsun"} |
hmmm when i try to start System | Administration | Device Manager i Gnome it just flickers and goes away? | sudo /etc/init.d/gdm restart | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "daath", "user_answer": "dyrne"} |
if I just installed windows 7, should I restore grub1, then upgrade to grub2, or just install grub2? | reinstall gub | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "phixxor", "user_answer": "defrysk"} |
Hi all. Long time suse user here. Is there an Ubuntu w/ KDE version that can be run from a jumpdrive (USB Drive)? to test? | .org | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "WyattOil", "user_answer": "Polah"} |
After system upgrade my system is crashing ant putting a message 'panic occurred, switching back to text console'. This happens when I use Skype at video calls, for example | this is a a kernel issue | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "saulotoledo", "user_answer": "julie"} |
Is there somebody in this channel running a laptop computer? What value does show Gnome panel > icon Power Manager > laptop battery > design charge? (With me it's 17.3 Wh.) | mine is 38.0 Wh | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "bullgard4", "user_answer": "thedonvaughn"} |
I'd like to use Ubuntu as a firewall/router. Is there some sort of a firewall starter package? I'm really interested in traffic/stats graphing. | for just a firewall, server | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "z0rz", "user_answer": "thedonvaughn"} |
how to remove program dependencies? | apt-get autoremove | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "optimistul", "user_answer": "magnetron"} |
How do i give all users access to my usb harddisk? (i run the latest version of ubuntu) | - console sudo nautilus | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "cressy", "user_answer": "snowblind"} |
i am building a PC for a lady at work, and I am deciding between putting windows or ubuntu on it. I would prefer ubuntu, but have to know its going to be able to do what she needs. Internet stuff is fine, and i know Ubuntu is capable of that.. What i am concerned about though, is her Printer. Its an Epson Photo Stylus R230, and she wants to be able to print photos from her camera on it. A4 and also 6'x4' photo paper. Where can i find out about the state | epson is the best supported brand (along HP) ... don't worry | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "wishie", "user_answer": "stefg"} |
_most_ of my laptops 'extra buttons' work by default, but some dont. the ones that dont, dont even show up using xev.. any ideas on how i would get them to work ? | see if other users of your laptop model have solved the problem. Good starting point: tuxmobil.org | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "wishie", "user_answer": "soundray"} |
hi, Im going to buy a notebook in the next few weeks and I want to install ubuntu on it. Now Im looking for a notebooks that will work with ubuntu. It should be a solid product mainly for browsing the web and office work. Can anybody recommend a manufacturer or even a specific model? | Dell has just startet shipping laptops with Ubuntu | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "samywd", "user_answer": "sancheZASTIC"} |
can I prevent the LiveCD to start using a linux-swap partition it finds, so I can delete that partition before installing? | swapoff -a | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "djc", "user_answer": "wols_"} |
can anyone help me fix my boot... I just ran update-grub and I still get a grub rescue saying the file is not found | you might consider booting gwith a liveCD, backing up your data, and reinstalling - might be easier than trying to recreate /boot manually | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "julie101010", "user_answer": "yeats"} |
hi guys,,, lets say i am in windows(god forbid), how can i access my linux partiions..is it possible | get an ext3 driver | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ubuntubeginz", "user_answer": "Steve^"} |
Hi, which init script would I edit if I wanted to run a command at boot? | /etc/rc.local (if it's to be run as root) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "kandrews", "user_answer": "bimberi"} |
OK - This may be n00bish, but how do i compile a .tar.gz file? | you try to avoid it | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "r00t3r-j03", "user_answer": "jrib"} |
can i read ext3 formatted harddrives on vista? | I don't know of a program that will let you do that. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "anathematic", "user_answer": "ajax4"} |
if i was hypothetically intelligent enough to change my administrative account by accident so i've locked myself out of everything what would be the best option to get root access again? (other than format) | use a liveCD to reset root pass | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "anathematic", "user_answer": "heroin"} |
how do i apply permissions to subdirectories? | chown hR | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "anathematic", "user_answer": "cav3man"} |
hello world... my whole video stuff stopped working after i've tried playing what ended up being a borked dvd. games and movies don't work anymore. tried reinstalling drivers [ati] codecs to no avail... any ideas? thanks in advance | what kind of DVD drive? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "hypronix", "user_answer": "zamboni"} |
I had to reset my MBR using a Vista CD, but now my Ubuntu live CD can't see a couple of ext3 partitions I had | : use supergrub | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "essdeekay", "user_answer": "Ranpha1"} |
Does anyone know how to do a text console only install ? | Get the alternate CD | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "dscoular", "user_answer": "Flannel"} |
Ubuntu, go to hellllllllllllllll i can not play my 3d games, I've been searching for a solution but nobody seems to help, Ubuntu go to hellllllll | of course not, use windows for games | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "pabllo", "user_answer": "markc"} |
Please help, I accidently removed trash bin from panel - lower right corner. How do I put it back there ? | its under Desktop and Windows | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "callidusfox", "user_answer": "CerebroJD"} |
Where can i change what sounds is played during startup? | You can't really do that. Another solution is to put 'mplayer /path/to/your/sound.ogg' to startup apps, and remove 'GNOME Startup Sound' from there | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Omni_Lynk", "user_answer": "theadmin"} |
Quick question: if I've got a MacBook with a Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz (not sure of the exact model number) and a PC with an E4300, am I better off with the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Ubuntu? I know both'll work. | depends on how much non-free software you need, basically. flash, wine and win32 codecs are a bit more painful on 64bit. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "theINC", "user_answer": "void^_"} |
i need some help, i am getting '403 Forbidden' when trying to just do the system update | thats a problem with a current samba package - just wait a while (maybe a day r two) before the package is properly made avauilable for update | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "sn0w", "user_answer": "siloko"} |
whats the best plugin/codec to play videos in mozilla? mpeg and avi video files on harddrive play seamlessly, but videos on youtube appear choppy | youtube videos are flash | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jaypro", "user_answer": "ziroday"} |
Hi there :) I'm trying to find a program for a mate that will automaticly change his background every so often, anyone know a good way to do this? | err desktop drapes or wallpapoz, but they are both buggy and hacks | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "eax", "user_answer": "ziroday"} |
guys, for apt-get, is there a way to see the contents of the package that I wanted to install? | dpkg -L <packagename> after its being installed, else 'apt-file list package ' | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "chomping", "user_answer": "llutz"} |
hello. i'm having a problem mounting a hard drive. i'm working on a friend's computer and trying to recover his data. i boot ubuntu live from a disk and go into the command line. i try 'sudo fdisk -l' and nothing happens. i tried sfdisk as well and still nothing. when i try 'sudo cfdisk -P r' it says 'FATAL ERROR: Cannot open disk drive.' any idea what the problem is? | If you're trying to recover a failed disk, start by making a bitwise copy of it with ddrescue. Otherwise you might destroy what's left of the data with your recovery attempts. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "blvnfsm", "user_answer": "tlhonmey"} |
if I download a package from http://packages.ubuntu.com/intrepid/firefox-3.0-branding with adept,synaptic or whatever package manager update it? | if there is a newer version in the repo's then yes, otherwise nope | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "tyson_", "user_answer": "ziroday"} |
anyone know how ubuntu runs on the eee pc 1000he? | read https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupport/Machines/Netbooks | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jerbear", "user_answer": "ziroday"} |
Sometimes when I run aptitude install it installs without asking me if it's ok and sometimes it asks me if what it is going to install is ok. Can I force the question? Or is it that it always asks when there are dependencies that will be isntalled to and not when it's only one package? | it only asks you if there is dependencies and/or downgrade/removals | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "marlun", "user_answer": "ziroday"} |
how can i get support here? | ask your question | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "snowman", "user_answer": "ziroday"} |
How to install KDE3 on Ubuntu (not kubuntu) 8.10 ? | I believe there is a kde3 repo, but am not certain :) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "shal3r", "user_answer": "ziroday"} |
i which option i can change standard browser ? | System > Preferences > Preferred Applications | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "m477", "user_answer": "ziroday"} |
how do i foind out what wireless card i have? | use lspci | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ziroday", "user_answer": "telmich"} |
Hello, can you help me, in which file are beryl-manager settings, please? | /home/<username>/.beryl | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ppt", "user_answer": "ziroday"} |
How do I reboot into a command prompt with no X?? (not recovery mode, at least runlevel 3 recquired) | ctrl+alt+F1, then login, sudo /etc/init.d/gdm stop | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "demon_spork", "user_answer": "funkyHat"} |
I have problems installing proftpd. The mirror is not responding. How do I tell apt-get another mirror ?! .. or something like that ? I downloaded the .deb package but when I try to install it it tells me that the dependencies are missing | you could gksu gedit /etc/apt/sources.list and remove the country prefix us. for example from the urls | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Devyll", "user_answer": "pike__"} |
is there any way to connect to a ubuntu box from a Windows box via RDP ? | RDP is a proprietary protocol. No servers for linux unfortunatelly. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Devyll", "user_answer": "Znuff"} |
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