The current LTS (Long Term Support) release of Ubuntu, code-named Precise Pangolin. Released on 26th April, 2012. You should only use this tag if your question is hardware or version-specific.
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Can I switch between desktop environments using terminal?
I've installed GNOME desktop on Kubuntu 12.04. But my speed of clicking take me to select Gnome as default desktop. Is there a way to switch from Gnome to KDE using terminal. I tried to Google it but ...
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Graphics issue after upgrading from 11.10 to 12.04
This is a weird one, I think.
The hardware: Fujitsu Siemens Amilo 3530, 4GB RAM, 2x500GB HDD, ATI Radeon 3650
So, I upgraded from 11.10 to 12.04 from the Update Mangler. Everything went swimmingly ...
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/usr/lib/update-notifier/apt-check returns wrong information; also affects motd
My question is related to Ubuntu tells me I have packages to upgrade when I don't, which pertains to Ubuntu 10.04. But my problem is with Ubuntu 12.04.2LTS (and the solutions mentioned for 10.04 ...
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Why is Ubuntu positioning new windows beneath the menu bar?
I was messing around with CompizConfig Settings Manager recently and I'm not really sure what I did to cause this issue, but now all new windows are opened at 0, 0. This means the title bar is ...
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proxy chain application
Please recommend proxy chain application for Ubuntu like proxifier.
Proxifier support proxies in HTTPS and SOCKS. I want an application like proxifier for UBUNTU.
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Changing System name
I am given an Old Ubuntu working system and the previous user had everything on his name so started turning it to my name as typing his name everywhere was bugging me. I tried
$ usermod -l hussain ...
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Wifi hotspot service on Precise without disabling ufw firewall?
I've been using 12.04 LTS for a while, and for my own sanity and security, I've configured my ufw firewall to deny all incoming, and for outgoing just allow these ports:
TCP 80, 443 for web-browsing
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how to recover grub using GNU Parted [closed]
I'm installing Windows 8 on my machine, but I need to install ubuntu 12:10 for academic purposes, but when I go into the terminal and command fdisk-l, it says I have: The utility fdisk does not ...
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Hide top bar icons on one montior only
I couldn't find a question like this, which might be because I don't have a clue how the top bar icons are named properly.
I am using 2 monitors and Ubuntu 12.04 with the standard interface (Unity ...
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installing a Gnome theme for Ubuntu 12.04 lts [duplicate]
i was installing the Gnome Shell , but when i typed the commands in the terminal , it showed that "apu"(the user) is not in the "sudoers" file.
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How to fix Ubuntu server 13.04 slower boot when network cable is unplugged
I have noticed that when I unplug the network cable, system waits about 100 seconds to configure the network, So I edited /etc/init/failsafe.conf and comment two wait() lines (thanks to tutorial here)
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I want to reformat my home partition from ext3 to ntfs
I have three partitions: one with Ubuntu 12.04, the other is a data partition (the largest of the three) and the last one has Windows 7.
First I installed Ubuntu, then I formatted the data partition ...
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How to get Rhythmbox working on mp3
Click on an mp3 file that used to work, rhythmbox comes up and appears to be playing, but no audio comes from speakers or headphone jack. Jumping forward on song sometimes produces a very brief spurt ...
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Chipset unknown after running aircrack-ng? [closed]
i' m using ubuntu 12.04. on my dell inspiron n5010. I've installed aircrack-ng, after typing first command (airmon-ng ...) the result is:
Interface Chipset Driver
wlan0 Unknown ...
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Upgraded from 12.04 to 13.04: not sure how to locate my past Desktop's folders
I moved on from 12.04 to 13.04, Desktop version, and in so doing I have inadvertently created another user account, under a different name compared to what I had defined in the 12.04 installation some ...
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How to do install the Ubuntu 12.04 LTS for Android Studio?
I want to install Android stuido for Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
But I don't know how to make PATH
I search Google But I don't know how to make PATH
Install linux for Android Studio I'm make PATH
Do you know ...
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Installation of Ubuntu 12.04 LTS [duplicate]
Have downloaded Ubuntu 12.04, how to install and where to install it from
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Reset network configuration in ubuntu 12.04
My DSL internet did not connect by network-manager! So I tried to use sudo pppoeconf and my laptop connect to internet successfully. After that my problems are started! First of all network-manager ...
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Ubuntu 12.04: LDAP Invalid credentials
I posted this question after tried solutions from google and stackoverflow. I am using ubuntu 12.04.
I installed ldap and slapd in my machine. On installation , it prompted for admin password.
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Ubuntu 12.04 LTS only runs with AMD Radeon HD6490 and not Intel HD 3000 [duplicate]
I'm a bit new to Ubuntu 12.04. I have used it for a few months now, but I don't exactly know the commands for Ubuntu.
Also I have been searching for a solution to my problem with my HP ProBook 4730s ...
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Allow webrick server to be accessed over wifi
I am trying to access a rails server running at 0.0.0.0:3000 on my computer from a tablet on the same wifi.
I can connect to regular webserver :80, but somehow can't get to the :3000.
I tried:
sudo ...
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Can't Install Brother MFC-6890CDW as Network Scanner under 12.04
I am trying to get my Brother MFC-6890 to work as a scanner under 12.04, but am already stumped at Step 5 in the Brother instructions
The suggested command line:
brsaneconfig3 -a name=SCANNER ...
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Device driver development for lcd connected with pandaboard
I want to write device driver for lcd which is connected to PANDABOARD.
For that I wanted to use any type of character lcd device most probably 16X2 character lcd.
I know how to write simple character ...
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how to avoid skype showing chat window when using pidgin?
I may miss the forest for the trees, but I don't know how I can force the skype-pidgin-construct to only show pigding-chatwindows when a new message comes in. There is always the pidgin AND the skype ...
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How Do I fetch only the numbers in grep?
I have file like this :
other lines . . .
blah blah blah (:34)
I wish to find the occurrence of numbers in the above file. I came up with :
grep [0-9] filename
But that is printing the ...
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System-V-like utilities won't install
The following pacages won't update in my ubuntu 12.04,I just upgraded it to 12.10 and all the updates installed,but these won't:
System-v-like utilities
The elementary widget set library
runtime ...
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Cannot boot to USB after I installed plugins and such
So I blew one of my HDs and decided to set up a Ubuntu 12.04 standalone system on my USB HD. Worked fine, but then I decided to create a startup CD that would incorporate my basic setup needs, so that ...
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The most optimal operating system to host virtual machines
I have a laptop Toshiba Satellite A505 with following features:
Intel Core i3 processor
8kB L1 cache, 64 kb L2 cache, 256kB L3 cache
4 GB RAM
500 GB HDD
I have used many operating systems on it. ...
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Screen going blank after grub launches kernel
I installed Ubuntu 12.04 to a pair of Inwin BL Series machines with AMD A4 series CPUs and an Asus motherboard (Asus F1A55-M/CSM, Micro ATX, Socket FM-1).
Install was smooth, but when the machine ...
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12.04, how to switch gnome-fallback to use metacity permanently?
I upgraded to 12.04 recently and found that my VNC connection wouldn't update, specifically when I connected it would display the desktop as it was, but would not update further.
I found disabling ...
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Switching monitors as in Windows 7
One thing I loved in Windows 7 was the ease of switching between single monitors/extending/mirroring them using Win+P. This shortcut produced the following:
Is there something similar in Ubuntu? ...
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Enable smooth scrolling for mouse wheel
12.04 has smooth scrolling enabled for touchpads with GTK. I was wondering if it could be enabled for mouse wheels too? If yes, how? If not, why not?
Thanks.
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Partial Upgrade on 12.04.1, On what version i will be upgraded to?
I am using 12.04.1 x86_64 on my system. This is fresh clean install. Every time I check for updates using "Updates Available" menu-item I get the partial upgrade option.
What does this mean? Just ...
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No sound on Dell Inspiron 6400n
After a clean install of Ubuntu 12.04 on my Dell Inspiron 6400n Laptop there is no sound on any application I use apart from the log in screen ready noise.
If I click on the speaker icon on the top ...
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Ubuntu crashes constantly and is upset with my video card. What can I do?
I knew I shouldn't have gone for the updates.
But I did.
And now my lovely Ubuntu keeps on fighting with my graphics card - or so it seems from my point of view.
If I - read a up-to-480p video - or ...
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Cannot enable or remove Gnome-Shell extension
I have installed the Classic Systray from the Webupd8 Gnome3 PPA. I use Gnome-Shell 3.4 with Precise, and this package is available for those. The problem is that I cannot enable it in the Gnome Tweak ...
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Ubuntu : Kerberos With LDAP
I am using ubuntu 12.04. I am installing LDAP with Kerberos authentication. I followed the steps in the ubuntu documentation.
https://help.ubuntu.com/12.04/serverguide/kerberos-ldap.html
After ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 login screen flickers. “Could not write bytes: broken pipes”
I use Ubuntu 12.04 x64 with a dual-boot setup.
Yesterday it worked fine but this morning when I attempted to boot it gets to the login screen and then it just flickers, alternating between the login ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 install screen doesn't appear on fujitsu v6555
I have a Fujitsu v6555 with enough specs to run ubuntu 12.04 LTS, which is currently running Windows 7.
When I put the Ubuntu live DVD (ubuntu-12.04-desktop-i386.iso), it starts booting then shows ...
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ubuntu 12.04 kernel upgrade 3.2.0-43 failed to install
I run 12.04 on my laptop, tried to upgrade from 3.2.0-41 to 3.2.0-43.
Got stuck at 62% with the cpu to 70% forever.
After like 30 minutes I quit the upgrade and retired with similar results.
Then I ...
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App Install Problems to 13.04
Has Ubuntu 13.04 a new set of installation procedures from 12.04, and what are they please? An install of 13.04 has problems with certain installs of software, all that install correctly to a load ...
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Connecting ubuntu computers via ssh
I am trying to connect the computers on my home wifi network via SSH. But I get "connection refused". Here is a supporting image (ip address changed for security purposes).
Why is it refusing the ...
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How do I update to Ubuntu 12.04 if update manager doesn't prompt it?
I was updating to Ubuntu 12.04 and I lost my wireless connection. I turned off my computer and got to a better connection and now my "Update Manager" does not prompt for the upgrade.
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Websphere application server 8.5 can be installed on Ubuntu 12.04? and how?
If WAS can be installed on Ubuntu, how to config & install?
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Ubuntu cant find an Input Device [closed]
I've Ubuntu 12.04 installed.
If you know a possible solution, feel free to reply.
Thanks
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How to solve “the system is running in low graphics mode” in ubuntu 12.04? [duplicate]
I have ubuntu 12.04 installed and it was working fine. But today suddenly it stopped responding, then I restart it and gives a window
The System is running in low graphics mode, Your Screen, graphics ...
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How can I set up hot keys to launch applications? [duplicate]
How can I set up hot keys to launch applications?
I have created a bunch of launchers for my favorite apps that I keep on the desktop - would really like to be able to launch them with keystrokes. ...
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No keyring secrets found for [ssid] /802-11-wireless-security
I'm on Ubuntu 12.04 x64bit, installed it couple of days ago.
The issue i'm having is this: on startup it connects to my wireless without a problem, but after a while I am disconnected and prompted to ...
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Importing photos with my Fujifilm J150w
When I try importing my photos from my camera, a Fujifilm Finepix J150w, Ubuntu went crazy every time I tried for example closing the session it would take the first thing in the menu and open it. It ...
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Problems with installing aircrack-ng on ubuntu 12.04
I have found a tutorial how to install aircrack-ng on ubuntu 12.04 because it's not in repository anymore. I followed instructions below:
sudo apt-get install build-essential libssl-dev
wget ...
