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has anyone got an m600i mobile phone to connect to linux? It uses symbian OS | Most symbian phones should work just fine using OBEX. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Who_", "user_answer": "faust_"} |
How do I make 'find' be case insensitive? | find --help | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "arrenle1", "user_answer": "Pelo"} |
Hi, how do I open GVim? I installed it but it didn't appear in the Applications menu (I am obviously new to Linux). | if it's really not in the menu, hit alt-f2 and enter 'gvim' and hit return | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Erb", "user_answer": "Ralith"} |
Hi.... after I tried updating my graphics card driver, my system freezes at the login screen .... how do I switch back to the standard ubuntu video driver in recovery mode or using my Linux Rescue CD? | sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg -phigh | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Seamus7", "user_answer": "Jordan_U"} |
need help i get these errors when i try to enter root: su authentication error, or sudoers file : syntax error | One sec, there is a link that fixes that | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "emun", "user_answer": "violot"} |
has Canonical uttered a word on the 9.10 upgrade issues so far? | they aren't isues, they are undocumented features ;) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "DexterF", "user_answer": "Halitech"} |
Does anyone know how to restore xorg config? | Unless you have a backup, in which case use that. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "miniman_", "user_answer": "arrenlex"} |
kubuntu is just like ubuntu but with kde right? so ubuntu 6.10, kubuntu is up with ubuntu too? | for the most part, correct | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "nu-", "user_answer": "preaction"} |
Hi! I'd like to set up the folders in my home folder (Documents, Pictures, etc...) to point to folders inside of my Ubuntu One folder. Can this be achieved? Would symlinking work? | still no factoid | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "derp", "user_answer": "sebsebseb"} |
hi there I just downloaded a driver for my wireless card how do I install it? | this shows you how to install ralink drivers; http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=296281 | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "lazerbeak", "user_answer": "clearscreen"} |
wow is gnome 3 hard toget used to why when i try to add my current user to vboxusers by sudo usermod -a -G vboxusers cjae and select something under vbox it tells me that i am not under vboxusers and how do I see this info? | then check the output of 'groups' | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "cjae", "user_answer": "escott"} |
I'm trying to run opera 32-bit on ubuntu gutsy 64-bit so I can use flash. I have three libraries which opera can't use because it is 32-bit. how do I grab the 32-bit libs? | you need to setup a 32bit chroot most likely | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "proqesi", "user_answer": "kitche"} |
what package do I need to install for 'make'? | build-essential | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "StriderZ", "user_answer": "proqesi"} |
are there any other decent gui irc clients available for ubuntu? xchat is ok, but I hate the theming options, so hard to change anything | I use 'konversation' .... simple and easy to use. I know: it's KDE ... but it works under GNOME just as well. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Psykus", "user_answer": "scorp123"} |
If I burn an Ubuntu Feisty Desktop install CD image to a DVD it will work exactly the same as if I had used a CD, won't it? (my burner is behaving a bit temperamental about CDs lately) | correction: it _should_. ive not tried it :) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Turgon", "user_answer": "nolimitsoya"} |
sudo apt-get install flashplugin-nonfree == md5sum mismatch install_flash_player_9_linux.tar.gz. Any ideas? | http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=636397 | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "shal3r", "user_answer": "bod_"} |
XiXaq: I've done it a couple of times... what are you running into? | jb0nd38372, I've been trying to install the rpm version. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Zakir", "user_answer": "XiXaQ"} |
I feel like this is a rather dumb question, but is there a liveCD/liveDVD version of Eft? And if there is, where do I find it? | yes, the desktop CD | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Midtronic", "user_answer": "thoreauputic"} |
Using the command line, how can I know the space used by a directory and its subdirectories? | probably du -h | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "gustavo", "user_answer": "Midtronic"} |
anyone have any idea how to install mailparse for php5 under edgy? | For your earlier mailparse question, perhaps something useful for you here: http://www.cerb4.com/forums/showthread.php?t=244 | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "cdavis_", "user_answer": "genii"} |
how to create a smb user ? | smbpasswd | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "olrrai_", "user_answer": "scot524"} |
how do I find out how many packages are in Ubuntu? | run Synaptic Package Manager, and check the tool bar/panel. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jml", "user_answer": "n2diy_"} |
in gnome's file dialog windows is there a way to go so hidden directories i.e. directories that start w/ a '.'? | browse for other folders, right click, and 'show hidden files' | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "cratel", "user_answer": "calm"} |
what are you having trouble installing? | I kinda like having an OS that just 'works', so I've kinda begun to appreciate windows. But ubuntu definately has visuals and security out way before vista | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "dfwlinuxguy", "user_answer": "yoshig3"} |
How can I export a raw-file from audacity? | source: http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:sAlJCIKdDN8J:audacityteam.org/forum/viewtopic.php%3Ff%3D20%26t%3D85+audacity+export+raw+data | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "The-Compiler", "user_answer": "NickGarvey"} |
hello guys, is it possible to put more than one linux distros on my pc? | put the new distro on your 10g future partition. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "khaled", "user_answer": "n2diy"} |
Is there a way to set thunderbird to automatically display emails in threads, and those threads collapsed (in every folder, and persisting across sessions), other than doing it manually? | Click the box to the left of the paper clip and subject boxes. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Martinp23", "user_answer": "n2diy"} |
How can you determine which printer port is active, lshw doesn't show it? | dmesg | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "n2diy", "user_answer": "freemind"} |
what's the console package manager called? | aptitude | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "vjacob", "user_answer": "n2diy"} |
when a friend of mine unplugs his power adapter from his laptop, it goes into standby, any ideas? | research APM, automatic power management, it messys with my battery too, and I'm running a desktop. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "JDStone", "user_answer": "n2diy"} |
Could somebody please tell me what this command does? mknod mknod ttyS0 c 4 64 | if you don't know what it does, don't use it. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Centaur5", "user_answer": "n2diy"} |
I upgraded to Feisty from Dapper (from and ISO). In Dapper I could have 4 'window selectors' (ie, work space windows) in the lower right hand corner of the work space. Feisty seems to limit this to 2 'window selector.' How do I get 4 in Feisty? | Can't you right click on the tool bar, and edit it's properties? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "philipsmith", "user_answer": "n2diy"} |
When will 7 be released? | check your hosts.allow and hosts.deny files. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "eimajenthat", "user_answer": "n2diy"} |
anyone know if there is a quick/easy way to temporarily disable the flash plugin from firefox? | move libflashplayer.so out of /usr/lib/firefox/plugins | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "bjron", "user_answer": "fatalcure"} |
Hi there. Can anyone shed light on what kworker is, why it spawns so many processes, and why it causes so many kernel wakeups? I know it was introduced recently in the newer kernel build but I am unable to find any real information on what it is, what it's for, and if I should be concerned about the previously stated issues with it. | http://lwn.net/Articles/403891/ | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "mr_chris", "user_answer": "escott"} |
I have installed ubuntu on my acer travelmate 4020 laptop.Its running perfectly than any other destro. but I am not able to get the ACPI power status display properly. Wheater my power cable is connicted or not , the icon always shows that the 'System is running on AC power. Battery charged 0%'. its not a proper info. Is there any way to make it work properly | try checking ubuntuforums.org for you model | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "LinuxFan", "user_answer": "FunnyHat"} |
hey.. very basic question. I'm not familiar with apt. How do i check if a specific package is installed? | choose synaptic, its a gui for apt | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "whyz", "user_answer": "ubox"} |
isnt there an update-rc.d command? | you must check the initab | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jongt", "user_answer": "jo6n"} |
Any idea on a PowerPoint viewer for linux to avoid using OpenOffice ? | I looked for something like that ages ago, but there isn't. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Mokshu", "user_answer": "soundray"} |
I'm trying to get my tv-out working (nVidia FX 5200), setting up modes like '1600x1200,640x480' does not make the computer display in 1600x1200 and the tv in the other, but instead changes the computer to display 2240x1200 so it extends the desktop in such a way that the tv displays something out of the (to the computer) visible desktop range. | what with | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jesus", "user_answer": "thmcmahon"} |
Hello, I just installed Ubuntu Edgy on a server. Is there a way to stop apt-get from asking for the CD, and pull files from the net instead? | remove the cd from sources.list | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "SmashCat", "user_answer": "mnoir"} |
Anyone? Is there a site with a searchable list of packages available for Ubuntu? | packages.ubuntu.com | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "SmashCat", "user_answer": "ColonelZarkawi"} |
nobody here are IBM Thinkpad users? | Yes. Usually ctrl-alt-backspace will do it | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "kerik", "user_answer": "Warbo"} |
hey folks - I am trying to setup vmware-server on fiesty but it dies building the kernel module - any idea how I get it to use the kernel mods I was able to apt-get? | http://www.howtoforge.com/ubuntu_feisty_fawn_vmware_server_howto | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Wulfie", "user_answer": "cavicster"} |
hey, i just bought a shiny new laptop with intel core 2 duo. i looked around for a 64-bit version for intel, but they all seem AMD. is there that much of a performance loss by using 32bit? can i use the AMD 64bit on my intel processor? | it's the same architecture (compatible) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "kriel", "user_answer": "variant"} |
does anyone know of a gnome app/toolbar to monitor cpu heat? | http://sensors-applet.sourceforge.net/ | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "kriel", "user_answer": "stefano"} |
could you help me? | http://dri.freedesktop.org/wiki/ was your first question. *Maybe* lshw for your second one | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Zober", "user_answer": "jrib"} |
hi guys. a few quick questions. my windows drives are read only. is there a way i can change that so that I can write files to them? | I can vouch for fuse, myself. I've been using it for 4 months now without issues. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "JustNew", "user_answer": "FirstStrike"} |
hello guys, i have a script to inc or dec the brightness of my laptop, but there is an error that i can't fix in it. anyone willing to help with the syntax ? its only 1 line | I can only point out dumb mistakes | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "LordMorgoth", "user_answer": "Kyle__"} |
hello, how can i install ubuntu without an internet connection? (the install keeps stopping at 82% 'Configuring apt' and under the progress bar 'Scanning Mirrors') | did you get the cd version of the iso or the online installing ver | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "roostishaw", "user_answer": "I_hate_spyware"} |
can anyone help me get my desktop back up and running? I think I might haev accidentally deleted a startup process or something, because nautilus doesn't launch and all that is on my desktop is the wallpaper | create a new user and see if the problem persists | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "MSTK", "user_answer": "MasterShrek"} |
how can I cd into a folder that has spaces in the name? | or cd foo[TAB] | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "cyoz", "user_answer": "escott"} |
Anyone know how to change the text that is displayed after logging in through ssh? | /etc/motd, /etc/issue.net, man those | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Jaws", "user_answer": "adaptr"} |
how can i find how much video ram i have ? | /var/log/xorg.0.log will have info | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "cypher1", "user_answer": "adaptr"} |
Hello all! Is there any way to install Ubuntu on a 16 MB of RAM machine? | better go for slackware with uclinux and uclibc I think... | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "nekr0z", "user_answer": "adaptr"} |
Evening, I'm wondering if anybody knows where Ubuntu Edgy stores the firmware file for the ipw2200 driver, I'm unable to find any file ending with .fw. | they'll be in /lib | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "omarkj", "user_answer": "adaptr"} |
howto set 1280x1024 screen resolution to shell ? vga=??? ` | set it to vga=ask and next boot it will show you a list of possibilities | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Sirmis", "user_answer": "adaptr"} |
I want to buy a laptop with Ubuntu preinstalled. Would you recommend http://zareason.com/shop/UltraLap-430.html, https://www.system76.com/laptops/model/lemu4, http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/19/dell-to-ship-xps-13-with-ubuntu-linux-in-some-areas/, or something else? | i suppose you're not planning to play games on it, so the choice doesn't really matter as long as it meets the recommended system requirements | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "cetigar", "user_answer": "bluezone"} |
Hi, I have a problem with my ubuntu. Whenever I get to the beginning of a document and I hit backspace, there's this horrible beep. | goto System->SOunds->System Beep tab and uncheck it | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Spaghetti_Knife", "user_answer": "gaten"} |
anyone else unable to install through apt-get? the repositories seem to have stopped working all of the sudden | if the server is down or something, that could happen | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "emist", "user_answer": "KNY"} |
how do i install new icon themes in ubuntu? | then use the install routine cited in the readme for that icon set | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Kiongku", "user_answer": "nolimitsoya"} |
hi folks. I just installed Ubuntu 6.06 LTS on my server. I need remote access. Do I need to enable SSH or something? | apt-get install openssh-server | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "robdeman", "user_answer": "POVaddct"} |
I've never owned a laptop that had an ATI video card. Can anyone tell me if the support is as good as it is for NVIDIA? | Not nearly as good, but okayish in places | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "brunner", "user_answer": "Stormx2"} |
Eclipse for C++ annoys me because it keeps recompiling the damn code whenever I change it. | I like how it does that... when I'm on a new computer... I hate it on my old laptop :-( | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Al", "user_answer": "hendrixski"} |
how do i mount the floppy drive? | you still have a floppy drive??? that's awesome. I haven't seen those since.... high school | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "DisabledDuck", "user_answer": "hendrixski"} |
where are downlaoded apt-get packages stored? | /var/cache/apt/archives | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "camonz", "user_answer": "bimberi"} |
I don't know if this is the case for server, but for xubuntu I just had to add vga=791 to the kernel line in /boot/grub/menu.lst | i think i'll have to install vesa-tng and nvidia drivers first | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "tictacaddict", "user_answer": "camonz"} |
for c development... is there an IDE or similar you can recommend? | shan't recommend, but options include anjuta, eclipse, kdevelop | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "xpander25007", "user_answer": "mjr"} |
What is a good reliable dynamic dns service out there? | I've never had problems with dyndns | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "rkvirani", "user_answer": "Flannel"} |
how can i unpack .gz ? | Or Archive manager or some such in gui. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "upd", "user_answer": "nandemonai"} |
do you monitor your system temperature? | No I don't - worth trying? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "soundray", "user_answer": "grazie"} |
how can i see available space in my ubuntu? | df -h | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jahid", "user_answer": "dystopianray"} |
what happens if i delete a script from etc/init.d, i dont want no-ip script anymore | if you just remove the script, you will get a lot of broken symlinks in /etc/rc**.d | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "eilker", "user_answer": "HuibertGill"} |
can I just start an arbitrary command as a daemon somehow? I have it going via ssh, but I'd like it to keep running if I get disconnected | I suggest you use screen. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "philc", "user_answer": "bigbro"} |
hey is there any way to disable intel graphcis and only use nvidia on laptop with two cards? | if its optimus you need to look at bumblebee ironhide. if the bios offers a way to select what card to use then you can just make the selection in the bios | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "piotr_", "user_answer": "escott"} |
i liked the mouse pointer icon in mandriva, is there any way to get that in ubuntu? | download it from a site. place it in your .icons directory. install gcursor. run gcursor and select the new mouse pointer/cursor. restart xorg. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "econobeing", "user_answer": "Jowi"} |
How can I tell which Ubuntu version I have? Is there some /etc/$foo that identifies it as Dapper or Edgy etc? (Not /proc/version it seems.) | oh boy.. there is a command.. let me try to remember it.. something - what wastrel said.. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Anarch", "user_answer": "NickGarvey"} |
hi all, is there an opensource project that can run on ubuntu, that does the same as gotomeeting or webex where two clients can connect to the server (ubuntu) and share desktops ? | ubuntu comes with vino, which is a VNC server for GNOME | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "hilz_", "user_answer": "Agrajag"} |
I am setting up an Ubuntu 6.06 LAMP server, and want to be able to use OpenOffice.org and Inkscape from the command line (which requires me to install X) should I install X, or just start over with a standard desktop install and add Apache, PHP , and MySQL? | No need at all to start over, just install the additional packages you need, including X. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "OneSeventeen", "user_answer": "CydeWeys"} |
Anyone: When I go to 'Applications > Add/Remove' are all those programs to install up to date everyday? Or can I make them that way if not? | whenever there are upgrades available, an orange buttone will show up in the top bar | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Citek", "user_answer": "screechingcat"} |
hey.. can you do a non graphical install from the live cd? | No. You'd need the alternate CD. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "LadyNikon", "user_answer": "arrenlex"} |
why does my text look lik this ' may be never, always, or auto | Because of encoding problems. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "MystaMax", "user_answer": "arrenlex"} |
hello, the CAT utility in ubuntu, what does -u means? I just see 'ignored'? | it is ignored. it probably meant something on some old version of UNIX so the flag exists so as not to break things | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "van7hu", "user_answer": "escott"} |
hey guys,,, from a fairly default setup, no X, just terminal,, how do i add ~/bin/ to $PATH for all users? including root? | This line works for me. Maybe it will help you. export PATH=$PATH:$HOME/base/mine/bin | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "NET||abuse", "user_answer": "arrenlex"} |
what package provides X includes? I'm searching threw the output of apt-cache search x includes... can't find anything usefull... :( | xlibs-dev | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ryanakca", "user_answer": "arrenlex"} |
when i installed kubuntu-desktop (and all its dependencies), i was prompted with a dialog box that asked to specify which display manager (gdm or kdm) i wanted to use. is there any way to get that dialog box again so i can change the display manager again? | No. Both of those commands will give you that little dialogue box to pick the manager. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "mlalkaka", "user_answer": "arrenlex"} |
Hm, I'm a bit puzzled with bash scripting here... anybody knows how to search in all .txt files a phrase and show in what file is it at least? | grep 'goobar' *.txt | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "DARKGuy", "user_answer": "arrenlex"} |
how do I apt-get remove Open office ? what the right package to remove? | dpkg -l '*openoffice*' | grep ^ii | awk '{print $2}' | xargs sudo apt-get remove -y | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "coffeegrindah", "user_answer": "arrenlex"} |
Hi. If I type rm * or rm -rf * will it delete everything in ecisting dir and subdirs, or is it going to parent directory and thus be really dangerous ? | You can execute a .py file with the command 'python <file.py>' | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "floating", "user_answer": "arrenlex"} |
Hello, I've installed Ubuntu 8.10 from a 'Minimal' CD and I'm having a hard time installing 'Restricted Drivers Manager'. Anyone have a clue in which package that thing is? | restricted-manager I think | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Zoffix", "user_answer": "arrenlex"} |
anyone know how to set the default browser for kde and xchat? when I open a link in xchat it fires up konqueror, despite firefox being my default in ubuntu | Dunno about xchat, but in kde it's kcontrol > KDE components > Component Chooser | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "aztracker1", "user_answer": "arrenlex"} |
Any idea as to why the repository team goes to so much length as to describe how the security team will not audit the universe repository, but then adds dapper-security universe lines to the bottom of the sources.list file? =P | its from the military, it means cover your rear end | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Catshrimp", "user_answer": "Ilovemypuppy"} |
how do i set the time of my server via command line | date | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "AnRkey", "user_answer": "jrib"} |
does anybody have wifi roaming working 'perfectly'?? | But it works alright with nm, as SHRIKEE said. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "hjmills", "user_answer": "Tomcat_"} |
hello! i have an usb pen with a 'failed' ubuntu installation. when that pen is connected to the computer booting dont go beyond motherboard logo. how do i 'erase' the pen? | you can easily erase and rebuild your ubuntu pen with Startup Disk Creator (default installed) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "donkeyinspace", "user_answer": "wendico"} |
Greets. My edgy installation on my vaio seems to halt for a long time during bootup citing 'Configuring Network Interfaces'. I can't seem to find a solution. Any pointers ? | its trying to bring up interfaces that are not plugged in - you need to edit the /etc/network/interfaces file as root | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "raw-bin", "user_answer": "hjmills"} |
hi - is anybody from the philippines online? | there are philippines chat rooms on irc.EFnet.org | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "hjmills", "user_answer": "unfo"} |
I'm looking online for directions on how to use apt-get to remove an application.... anyone have a link or know the answer? | apt-get remove application | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "hou5ton_", "user_answer": "robban_"} |
but Ubuntu doesnt come with a root account,. right? | ubuntu comes with sudo | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Iceman_B", "user_answer": "puffy-san"} |
a specific version of kernel will try to find corresponding driver under /lib/modules directory, in order to distinguish, so ubuntu, fedora add a number after the kerner versio like this 2.6.15-28-686, the 28-686 be add to, when i try compile kernel by myself, how can i add a string like 28-686 to the end of the kernel version ? | look for EXTRAVERSION in your .config | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "yunhual", "user_answer": "Seveas"} |
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