Questions tagged [12.04]
Fourth LTS (Long Term Support) release of Ubuntu, code-named Precise Pangolin. Released on 26th April, 2012, no longer supported (EOL) since 28th April 2017. Questions about unsupported versions are likely to be closed as off-topic.
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Where is the steam directory folder in 12.04?
I've checked in the home folder but this is all I see.
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ubuntu server unresponsive
Ubuntu server unresponsive 12.04
1) My site is not responding by http:
curl --request GET 'http://mysite.com'
curl: (7) couldn't connect to host
(doesn't respond on a web browser either)
2) Tried to ...
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How do I reset the network stack as if from a reboot?
Sometimes my netbook (Dell Mini 10v with Broadcom bcm4322 wireless adapter, Ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS) gets into a state where it can see wireless connections but not connect to them.
Rebooting always fixes ...
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fd0 error in ubuntu server 12.04 lts when trying to boot
I'm using a ubuntu server 12.04 lts hostbox with a virtual windows domain controller(KVM) on it. There was a recent power outage and ever since then, it will not boot normally. When I boot it up, I ...
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/dev/nvidiactl not present
I have an NVIDIA GT 540M (based on lspci output) graphics card and am trying to install its drivers. I have tried various options like downloading from NVIDIA's website, CUDA 4.2 homepage (Cannot post ...
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Touchpad is unresponsive on every reboot [duplicate]
I downloaded the intel graphics utility to fix the xserver-xorg-video crash and then my touchpad was unresponsive on every reboot.
In order to get the touchpad back, I had to
dustin@dustin:~$ sudo ...
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How to add a server to update servers in ubuntu?
my update server was configured to "ir.archive.ubuntu.com" and I downloaded ubuntu updates from it. now that server has been deleted from my update servers list! I don't know how. Is it possible to ...
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node throw err; TypeError: undefined is not a function ubuntu 12.04
I have installed node v0.10.1 but now when I run bower install I got this error:
bower extracting /tmp/bower-bootstrap-233205yl5tjk/index.zip
/usr/local/lib/node_modules/bower/node_modules/tmp/lib/...
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Recover files from Ubuntu using Win 7, and repair start-up
About 4 months ago, I installed Ubuntu 12.04 via wubi onto my laptop to run alongside Windows 7. At start-up, I can select which OS I would like to use.
Last night, I was working on two reports, and ...
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lvm disappeared after disc replacement on raid10
here my problem:
I am running ubuntu 12.04 on a raid10 (4 disks), on top of which I installed an lvm with two volume groups (one for /, one for /home).
The layout of the disks are as follows:
Disk /...
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ati catalyst 13.1 driver on 12.04 LTS w/ 3.5.0-25 kernel
I followed this HotTo and changed the package to the newest one AMD offers. It all loaded correctly, but in the end the driver wouldn't run. I see others have success, but as I looked through the ...
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How to use VPN over manually set up network bridge (with the primary interface unmanaged by NetworkManager)?
I've set up a network bridge which I'm using to connect KVM virtual machines on my desktop to my home network; I' ve don this the manual way by creating the bridge in /etc/network/interfaces (the way ...
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Extra characters showing up when I type
I am using 12.04 LTS and ext+r9a char9act+er9s ar9e showing uap when I t+yape. Also a lar9ge black r9ect+angle wit+h a cir9cle and bar9 symbol keeaps showing uap. I am concer9ned t+his may be ...
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Errors while compiling allegro library program on gcc
I've tried installing allegro library on my system.I didn't get any error while installing the library, but it seems that something went wrong while installation. My code along with the errors I'm ...
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dconf-editor, Where has apps>indicators>sound gone
sound is no longer listed in my dconf-editor under apps>indicators>
Anyone know where to find it?
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Can I re-install windows without affecting Ubuntu?
I Installed Ubuntu 12.04 using Wubi.
I still use Windows 7 from time to time and now I think I have a virus on it (system crash twice a day without a reason)
My question is, If I will re-install ...
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Having trouble with corrupted disk images when installing 12.04.2 via flash drive
I'm trying to install ubuntu 12.04.2 Desktop 64 bit on my laptop and I'm having problems with corrupted disk images. i can boot to the flash drive but it hangs during the boot and won't continue. I've ...
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Ubuntu Server 12.04.2 - wireless connections
I have used Ubuntu desktop for a while and I'm now trying to set up a server. I'm using a wireless PCI adapter which works fine with Ubuntu Live CD.
On installing the server it found the adapter and (...
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Ubuntu Server Roaming Profile for XP pro
I'am new to ubuntu or linux server OS. What I want to accomplish is to have an Ubuntu 12 Server running for my workplace. We currently have atleast ten employees and I want them to have their own ...
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/usr/share/apport/apport-gpu-error-intel.py Error [duplicate]
I was on Ubuntu 12.10 and ran the system updates and after the re-install, the system became unstable and kept prompting me with the message "System Issue" and this as the error per Ubuntu "/usr/share/...
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How to select mount points for Windows partitions?
Can someone give me some criterias on how to select mounting points for ubuntu installation?
At the moment Windows 7 is my main OS on the pc and the 250GB hdd memory is allocated this way:
C:/ -Win7 ...
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Is it possible to launch an application in a language other than the system language? [duplicate]
I want to launch Geany in a language other than the system default English. How can I do that ?
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Is there a fix for md raid failure on 12.04
I've got a system that ran cleanly on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS.
Upgrading to 12.04 LTS / 12.04.1 LTS / 12.04.2 LTS has been unpleasant and unsuccessful.
Install goes cleanly and I have installed as follows:
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Copy app to Rackspace from Different Network
I want to copy files from my system to rackspace (aws), ( there is a way to use scp but i am in my office network, rackspace bought at aws), any package is there ? for this need.
Help me to copy my ...
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make Kile default for tex files [duplicate]
I re-installed Ubuntu due to some issues but before the re-install, I was able to make my default tex editor by going into properties, other apps, and selecting Kile.
Now Kile isn't an option to ...
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xserver-xorg-video-intel not installed
I keep receiving a crash report and when I view the details it says xserver-xorg-video-intel not installed.
I receive this crash report constantly. 5-10 times in a row. It is very annoying and I ...
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Where to configure syndaemon settings?
Where do I configure syndaemon default parameters?
By default it is called with
-i 2.0 -K -R -t
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I have a script that re-runs it with parameters that I need, but how do I do this properly?
I am ...
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Ubuntu 12.04lts overheating laptop
I have been using elementary OS, for quiet along time.
Its based of Ubuntu, and once I got sick of no customization options,
I went for Ubuntu 12.04 LTS.
Now this overheats my laptop constantly, it ...
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How to create virtual NIC and associate them with different vlan
I am trying to connect one physical NIC to two different vlans by creating virtual NIC. Since Switch tags a port with only single vlan ID.
If I convert the switch port to trunk mode, is there some ...
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No lock screen option for certain user
I seem to have lost the lock screen option for one user of the system. It does not appear in the menu in the top right hand corner (with Log Out etc) and nor does Ctrl+Alt+L do anything despite being ...
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Is it possible to remove all the packages installed from a specific repository?
I would like to remove every package that came from the Multiverse repository. What is the best way to do this?
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Why have I lost the 2.1 sound settings on my Asus N76VZ DH71?
I've just got the Asus N76VZ DH71 with a Sonicmaster subwoofer. I got the output on the sonicmaster, but essential its a right channel, not the sub.
I was following:
No sound from external subwoofer ...
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aptitude upgrade linux 3.2.0-39 problem
since yesterday I am trying to upgrade my system to the latest version. I am using Ubuntu Server 12.04.2 LTS. The strangest thing happens when I try to upgrade my system. Here is the output of ...
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10.04 -> 12.04 Upgrade . Server. do-release-upgrade fail. What sources to change
I am current trying to upgrade a ubuntu server via ssh. I am stuck since i can not perform a do-release-upgrade. It tries maverick instead of trying 12.04
Essentially I think he is failing because 12....
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Graphic problems on Nokia Booklet 3G
after installation (no problems) of the latest Ubuntu version (12.04 LTS) on my "Nokia Booklet 3G", I got problems with the monitor.
When I started my Nokia, I got a black sceen and after a while I ...
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xampp not able to run php files
I have installed Xampp server properly in ubuntu 12.10. also changed permissions of htdocs folder where my php files are stored, but when I run my project these files are not accessed.
I am using ...
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How to associate file types with wine in nautilus
I have Ubuntu 12.10 with Nautilus 3.4.2.
After installing wine "apt-get install wine" are exe files still associated with the archive manager.
In previous versions of ubuntu I've always right ...
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Mousepad not working with 12.04
I am running 12.04 64-bit, and I have had a bit of trouble with Ubuntu. First, I installed 12.10 32-bit, and then I tried to install 64-bit, but it didn't work. Then, one of my friends, who has the ...
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Cannot print pdf pages with images
When I try to print a PDF file that contains images, the printing stops just before the first page that contains an image. If the first page contains an image, only a single blank page is printed.
I ...
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Download tv sohu [duplicate]
Ho do i download these videos in ubuntu? In windows getflv software was used. I tried many flash video helper like downloadhelper without any luck
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Trying to install cinnamon and getting a dependency error [duplicate]
Trying to install cinnamon 1.6.4 using apt-get install cinnamon and I'm getting this error. How can I resolve this error?
cinnamon : Depends: gir1.2-muffin-3.0 but it is not going to be installed
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How do you open a .vce file in Ubuntu 12.04?
I have a .vce file to open. Does someone know which app(s) is needed to view this file in Ubuntu 12.04?
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How do I solve a "An error occured while mounting /sys/bus/usb/drivers." error?
I have got this message during the startup ubuntu 12.04:
An error occured while mounting /sys/bus/usb/drivers.
Press S to skip mounting... and so on...
Any help will be appreciated!
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Can not update Ubuntu - failed to fetch error [duplicate]
When update crashes I got this message:
W:Failed to fetch http://cran.at.r-project.org/dists/precise-backports/main/source/Sources 404 Not Found
E:Some index files failed to download. They have ...
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Problem installing 12.04 in efi mode
Edit:
I was told that my question was confusing and couldn't be understood. I'm completely rewriting it so it will make sense. Same question, just rewiting it.
Here it is...
-> I'm installing a 64 ...
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Set up domain name on private server
I have a Linux server (Ubuntu 12.04) I'm using to learn as much as I can about server management. I've got as far as getting a full LAMP setup running, but have hit a dead end trying to get a domain ...
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Where can I download Ubuntu for intel? [duplicate]
I can't find an Ubuntu installer to format the PC and install it.
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Applied maintenance to Ubuntu 12.04 (upgrade to kernel 3.2.0-39); after restart my desktop is not responding
After applying maintenance via Update Manager, my desktop freezes after a few seconds. There are two links on ubuntuforums that mentions this as well.
Is there anything I can do to correct this ...
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Why I can't put LibreOffice icons on the desktop?
Having trouble putting LibreOffice icons on the desktop. When I click and drag from the applications, the LibreOffice icon does not appear correctly, and does not work. Is there a fix for this?
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No media found error while booting from live usb
I am trying to install Ubuntu 12.04 LTS from live usb disk. While booting from usb I am getting error as "/init line 7 cannot open /dev/sdb: no media found".
My machine is currently dual boot with ...
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