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Workaround to re-install guest additions after every kernel update
I have a working VM with ubuntu under virtual box. Everything works fine, but there's a detail that's getting on my nerves.
Every time i receive a kernel update, i have to re-install virtual box's ...
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I cant upgrade anything
I will give a bit of a back story to how I got this issue, The first issue I has was I have a full /boot disk and could not do anything. I moved some of the unused config files to another disk and ...
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How to save a file in zyanaddsubfx
I am trying to save a file in Zynaddsubfx so that I can record a MIDI file. Does anyone know how to do that? Additionally, how do you open the file once it is saved?
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Ubuntu 13.04 DNS problems?
Anybody experience problems with DNS resolution in Ubuntu 13.04? Ubuntu users are pulling IPs from DHCP (including DNS IP) but DNS doesn't resolve unless we manually change the resolv.conf file. I can ...
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Suddenly I cannot mount CD rom
Using three separate computers, two running 13.04 and one running 12.08 I find that inserting a CD or DVD evokes the message
"Unable to mount CD rom Disk. Location is already mounted".
However the ...
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Minimizing Evolution to the tray
How do I minimize Evolution to its tray icon?
I've installed evolution-indicator, and it does show evolution under the messaging menu, but I have no idea how to minimize it.
I've installed ...
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Cannot configure wireless in Ubuntu 11.10
I'm new to Ubuntu and don't really know much.
Right now I'm facing problems with wireless connection.
Result of lsci:
Network controller: Broadcom Corporation Device 4365 (rev 01)
Don't know what ...
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rcsed command? how do i get it?
There is apperantly a command called rcsed wich check out files from RCS and opens them in editor and then checks the file in again when closing it?
I have installed RCS but cant find anything about ...
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Can't access files on mounted shared folder from windows
I have access to a shared folder from windows to get some images for my webpage. I can mount it using the next command:
sudo mount -t cifs //win-server/folder -o username=myuser,password=mypass ...
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Huawei Linux driver on Ubuntu 13.04
installing the driver for the Huawei Vodafone K3772 key in Ubu 13.04 I get the following error:
"make: *** [install] Errore 2
Install NDIS driver failed.
The compiling environment is not all ready.
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installing a java script
Whenever I try to install a java script file it opens it in an editor instead of installing it. How do I change this action? Specifically trying to install a script from userscripts.org
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Bluetooth driver for compaq presario F765EM
I know that when I first got the laptop it had the option for enable bluetooth. As I didn't require it at the time I disabled it. A few O/S later and I can't get find the drivers to activate it. Can ...
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Reverting after installing lubuntu desktop
I have installed ubuntu 12.04 LTS and then found the Lubuntu desktop in Ubuntu Software Center.
If I install it, would I later be able to revert to the ubuntu desktop?
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How to transfer files into iPad 2
Every time I tried to download an app such as igame guardian a message show off that google or safari can't download this fiel
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upgrade percona-server package fails
This has been happening for a few weeks. Every other package upgrades without issue except this one, but I'm not sure what's causing this or how to debug it.
sudo apt-get upgrade
Reading package ...
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Copy files to guest in QEMU
Is there any chance to successfully setup a way to let QEMU copy files from the host to the guest system?
I've already tryed with SSH (as explained here) but I can't connect to the guest.
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Creating or mimicing eth0
I am using an ultrabook (Thinkpad X1 Carbon) that has no eth0 device - it only has wlan. Installation is Xubuntu on 12.04
However, MATLAB requires an eth device during installation. Is it possible to ...
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How to boot Ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS with UEFI, Nvidia graphics and dm_crypt encrypted LVM
I've just gotten 3 new systems, with Nvidia GTX 660 graphics, Z77 chipset and AMI UEFI BIOS.
I've installed Ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS from the Alternate Installer in order to install onto an encrypted LVM ...
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cannot get latest charm revision when ttying to deploy a local charm
When trying to deploy a local charm I get the following error:
error: cannot get latest charm revision: no charms found matching "local:precise/devenv"
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how to mount internal hard disk after replacing windows with ubuntu
i am new to Ubuntu.I recently replaced windows with ubuntu.
I am not able to mount my internal hard disk.
i get an error (unable to mount location cant mount file)
i don't know on what ubuntu is ...
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How to start GUI from command line in ubuntu13.04 server?
I've installed the following version of ubuntu om my machine.
ubuntu-13.04-server-amd64.iso
But when I switch on the computer now, I get command line;
Ubuntu 13.04 ubuntu tty1
where it prompts ...
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Two monitor 1 pixel white line problem
I find a problem with fullscreen gnome-terminal
When its lost the focus its get 1 px line at right and top
Also it have 1px white line at right if not in fullscreen
see screenshots please
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Ubuntu boot error low graphics
hi this is a continuation of this post:
i forgot to mention that i accidentally changed the owner of the entire '/' directory to myuser. So i followed the help provided by both the answers and i ...
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Did not detect Mocromax MMX353G netsetter
I had Micromax MMX353G net setter, but it did not detecting on Ubuntu 12.04 onwards versions even in Ubuntu 13.04. And also I try to connect with Sakis3G (http://www.sakis3g.org/) script run through ...
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12.04 GPU Freeze/Lockup Errors Every Try At Booting
I'm running:
GA-P67A-UD7-B3 mb
i7 processor
GTX 580 video card
Where am I going wrong? I burned and verified a DVD under OS X but every time I boot to the DVD it fails...always a GPU lockup. ...
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Webcam not recognized in 13.04
Halp.
I'm completely new to Ubuntu. Just made the switch from windows 7 (ugh) to the newest 13.04
It was a little bit of a learning curve, but now that I've got it down (for the most part).
I'm ...
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Logitech M185 mouse won't work on Sony Vaio VPCEB1S1E
My desktop computer broke so I started to use Ubuntu 13.04 on my laptop. But it won't recognize my mouse. How can I get it to work?
I'm using Sony Vaio VPCEB1S1E, Ubuntu 12.10, Logitech M185, and ...
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Ubuntu and win 8
Why i can not run ubuntu in my acer aspire one. when I run it appers a purple screen, then the screen shut down, and white letters apper, it make some processes and then nothing happens. What can I ...
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How to clear bad sectors in hard disk using ubuntu
My hard disk has developed more than 1200 bad sectors and it is failing to install any operating system. I am using ubuntu 12.04 through my pen drive. I need to zero fill my hard disk. Please advice.
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Lubuntu keyboard shortcut for Wine program?
I'm using Lubuntu. I'd like to add a keyboard shortcut to a Wine program. The Properties in the Menu under the Wine section are:
env WINEPREFIX="/home/sage/.wine" wine ...
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Video card not working properly? (Greenish screen)
I installed latest Ubuntu (13.04). If I check from system settings I get that Im using Galllium 0.4 drivers for RS690. I have an ATI card, ATI Radeon X1270...
Every time I open some window or ubuntu ...
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Postfix: Require login before sending email
How can I configure my postfix to require the user to log in before sending email ? At the moment I can send emails without any login authentication...
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DisplayLink driver for kubuntu 12.10
I'm trying to attach a monitor through USB, but I am stuck. I read that I need a displaylink driver, but I cannot figure out how to get it. This link looks like a great guide, but when I run apt-get ...
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Will the Linux clock fail at January 19, 2038 3:14:08?
I am a bit concerned about this. It's called the "year 2038 problem". Is the Linux kernel or Ubuntu ready to handle dates after this yet, as of 12.04?
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Ubuntu sidebar/launcher edit/remove?
I would like to make my ubuntu 13.04 look like mac osx. The problem is this launcher's unity sidebar, I am not able to move it what so ever. I've done my homework and I know that it is impossible in ...
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code highlight extension for Libre Office writer
I recently wrote a repport for school with a lot of code in it. The only way I found to wrok was to highlight it with STRONG and that is really quite ugly. So is there a code highlightning extension ...
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UID based routing doesn't work
I have a 12.04 LTS server with two NICs. They are connected to different networks.
# ip route list table main
default via 192.168.1.254 dev eth0
192.168.1.0/24 dev eth0 proto kernel scope link ...
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Removing propietary AMD drivers [duplicate]
I tried every single goddamn way on that post, and nothing helped.
I have installed these AMD drivers for my HD 5770: http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/linux/Pages/radeon_linux.aspx
When I ...
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problem while installing ubuntu 13.04
I had downloaded Ubuntu 13.04 version from your web site for free, but I'm not able to install it. When I tried to install it the massage comes "NO OPARATING SYSTEM EXIST"
what should i do? I'm ...
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How do I set proxy exception for specific application?
Is is possible to use proxy server for all the application except one (Jmeter).
I searched internet and found that proxy exception can be added to host, not for application.
Please help.
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Partitioning; NO LIVE CD [closed]
I just asked this but no one is even on that thread anymore. I just need help resizing my /dev/sda1 partition bigger and USING A LIVE CD DISK IS NOT AN OPTION!! <------- READ THAT!. Ok well ...
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Bash alias not found stuck on my terminal
I was trying to make my Ubuntu connect to nexus tab and used the following command lines:
echo "alias android-connect=\"mtpfs -o allow_other /media/GalaxyNexus\"" >> ~/.bashrc
echo "alias ...
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How to remove proprietary AMD drivers & repair Unity
I have installed these AMD drivers for my HD 5770:
http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/linux/Pages/radeon_linux.aspx
When I launched Steam it threw me an error that something was wrong with OpenGL, ...
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Grub does not boot at boot startup [duplicate]
I have windows xp through which i extracted ubuntu installation to a USB by using UNetbootin. I booted on the usb through the Unetbootin menu and installed it along windows xp.When the installation ...
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Cannot change keyboard repeat/delay in Lubuntu 13.04
Settings are located under Preferences -> Keyboard and Mouse -> Keyboard. Adjusting the Repeat Delay and Repeat Interval does nothing. Neither rates change in the test text box, nor do they ...
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how to install Copy on ubuntu 12.04
How can I install Copy on Ubuntu 12.04? I have a .tgz and I don't know what to do next.
PS: I'm new on linux.
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Large installer image with many apps on it
Our school needs to install LInux as a dual boot with Win7 on some 60 desktops in a computer lab.
We need some specific software on it: LaTex, AMC, Inkscape, etc.
I would like to create a large ...
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Signatures error
I am getting the below error when I try to run the command sudo apt-get update:
E: GPG error: http://extras.ubuntu.com quantal Release: The following signatures were invalid: NODATA 1 NODATA 2
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How can I use the backspace character as a backspace when entering a password?
I just saw this code somewhere.
It allows the user to enter his password and change it to an asterisk/star.
But it doesn't recognize the backspace key.
The code thinks that the backspace is part of ...
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Xubuntu 13.04 Thunderbird links won't open
So, whenever I click a link in an email, Firefox opens a new window with a blank tab.
Firefox is the default browser.
I have made the following values "True" and picked Firefox when prompted.
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