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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Ubuntu boots to a blank screen (12.04)
I was trying to set up an Android build environment for building CyanogenMod. This involved me installing a few packages via apt-get. After the installation I also updated some packages in Synaptic. I ...
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My laptop uses Kubuntu 12.04. It does not connect to my Wireless Access Point (WAP). How can I fix this?
I have a wireless access point at home and I can't connect with my laptop which uses Kubuntu 12.04.
My wifi access point is configured to hide the SSID and use WPA2 Personal encryption.
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Is there any YUM to APT-GET tool?
I have a big source code where it wants to install everything where shown of YUM (Fedora, CentOS, Red hat package manager).
Example:
$ yum install bzip2 cpio curl curl-devel fileutils gettext-devel ...
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No icon with Skype 4.1 in Ubuntu 12.04
I just installed the new Skype 4.1.0.20. It appears to work fine, except that I've lost the icon in the top bar and the only way to access it is to call it from the dash (very annoying)
Anyone know ...
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copying files to usb stick never finished
I tried to copy 3.3GB iso file into a 64GB usb stick, the progress bar show completed but the copying operation windows doesn't closed after almost an hour now and still hanging not closed.
I'm using ...
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Login on 12.04 LTS slow after moving /home to separate HDD
On a prior install I had moved the /home to a different HDD to keep the SSD for the OS only. On Saturday Ubuntu crapped out and I had to reinstall, after getting things back to the point of moving the ...
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Wifi signal weak while on an HP Pavillion G6
I have just installed Ubuntu 12.04 LTS along with the standard Windows 7 on my new HP pavillion g6 (AMD).
They both work fine but when I am running Ubuntu, the wifi signal strength shows low ...
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Black screen after clicking “Install Ubuntu”
I want to install the latest ubuntu (12.04.2 LTS) in my ultrabook asus S56C.
I tried to boot with USB & CD, but both stuck in black screen after choosing "Try Ubuntu..." or "Install Ubuntu"...
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Wireless shuts on and off every few minutes with an Atheros AR9285
The wireless on my Acer Iconia tab w500 running Ubuntu 12.04 shuts on and off every few minutes. This affects all other devices on my wireless network, including a Windows 7 PC, MacBook, and iPod ...
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Do I have the correct .iso file? [duplicate]
I have a newer Intel I-7 laptop, with Windows 8, 64-bit. I downloaded the Ubuntu 12.04.2, 64-bit .iso file (as recommended on the website). I'm a little concerned because the filename is ...
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The system is running in low-graphics mode (12.04)
Every time i boot I get the "The system is running in low-graphics mode" error.
The problem is similar to this one: "the system is running in low graphics mode" i get this message when i ...
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Grub issue in 12.04: “Booting in blind mode.”
I just turned on my PC where I'm dual-booting Ubuntu and Windows 8 and I had the following message at startup:
Invalid video mode 'text'
Booting in blind mode
Fortunately for me the laptop booted ...
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DisplayLink usb on ubuntu 12.04 on laptop
I'd like to use a displaylink usb UGA-2k-A rev b. (dl-195) on my laptop with ubuntu 12.04
I have an Asus x53s with intel graphics and nvidia Geforce GT 520MX 1GB.
I've read a lot of posts about how to ...
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Subwoofer not working on MSI GT780DX
I have an MSI GT780DX, and it has very high quality speakers (2 for left and right, and one considerably good subwoofer). I've been using it for some time (probably a year with Ubuntu; 1.5 years ...
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Acer crystal eye webcam stopped working
I'm not sure what went wrong, or what I did. But one day it suddenly wasn't working.
In Cheese Webcam Booth it shows a black screen. The little camera light next to the webcam isn't switched on.
In ...
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Where to find file tag options in Ubuntu 12.04?
This link mentioned tags associated with files.
http://www.iloveubuntu.net/nautilus-receives-tags-ubuntu-1204-lts
But I cannot find it on my Linux 12.04.
Thanks in advance.
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Broken emacs installation
First of all, I am really sorry about behaving like an over smart. But hope you will be able to help me under the circumstance I am right now.
I was having some difficulty with emacs in my Ubuntu ...
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I can't access to my session
I try to log in my session but the login screen reappeared each time , the password is correctly entered.
NB: the guest session is accessible
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Bridged Adapter in Ubuntu VM
After I installed Ubuntu this network setting from VirtualBox worked, but now it doesn't work anymore. It appears that Ubuntu doesn't have Internet. I think it's because in the meantime I switched my ...
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Auto-configure network in UBuntu
While trying to set up NAT to work with Host-only adapter, I've messed up the network config in Ubuntu Mini, and now it boots without network :(
Do you know can I make Ubuntu auto-configure itself ...
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No sound on laptop speakers on an Acer Aspire 6920
Computer: Acer Aspire 6920
Card: HDA Intel
Chip: Realtek ALC889
My problem is that the laptop build-in speakers don't play any sound. When i plug in my headphones the sound works normally, the same ...
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ubuntu 12.04, xerox workcenter 4118, garbage printing
I am printing garbage (like postscript? %!PS-Adobe-3.0 ...) since I have installed official driver for this printer, but when I install driver for Xerox WorkCentre 7345 Foomatic/ljet4 it works well ...
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keyboard layout differs from my us intl
my hp probook has a us intl keyboard with eurosymbol on 5, but left shift key is right next to 'z'. that one is not available in my keyboard list. now my shift and ctrl keys are not working. is this ...
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Why can't I use my TV as a dual monitor setup?
Im new to Ubuntu, and can't get it to recognise my Sony Bravia TV as a monitor. In the Displays Settings menu, it shows my regular monitor (23" BENQ) as a Laptop which concerns me a little, not sure ...
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Need help adding a PPA
This is the command i am typing in the terminal.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:gregory-halnaut/pcsx2.official.ppa
And this is the reply I am getting.
Cannot access PPA ...
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Skype and VLC sounds sizzle/distorted/bad
I have the same problem as described in the questions skype notification sounds sizzled and bad sound on login to skype. But it is not only the login, notification, but also when talking to somebody. ...
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how to connect android phone with ubuntu 12.04 laptop for accessing laptop's internet connection over wifi
i have an android ics phone and i want to use my wired internet connection on my laptop through wifi.
it can be done easily on windows 7 using softwares like virtual router or connectify.
is there ...
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DHCP server not starting
I'm trying to set a DHCP server on 12.04. I installed:
sudo apt-get install isc-dhcp-server
My configuration files look like this:
/etc/default/isc-dhcp-server
INTERFACES="eth0"
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binary is whitelisted installin from live-cd win8
i'm trying to install ubuntu 12.04.2 64bit on a asus k55n running a preinstalled win8.
the bios (of uefi o this computer) are set to load from UEFI usb device, the fast boot is disabled and the ...
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Installed Ubuntu still work like LiveCD
Sorry for my english...
I've istalled U 12.04 from HDD, after installation and restart only wallpaper and cursor show.
I decide to reinstall from pendrive - the same problem.
Next day I try to ...
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Tata Photon Plus not working in Ubuntu 12.04 though configured and was running once upon a time.
I have installed Ubuntu 12.04 few months back. My modem, Tata Photon Plus got connected after a number of unsuccessful trials and I browsed the net successfully.
But since a month, it is not getting ...
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How can I add 'emacs' to one of the 'Show other application' in file explorer
In file explorer (Nautilus) under Ubuntu, I can select a file and right click and scroll to:
open with other application
My question is how can I add emacs to that list of "other application"
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How to enable multisession in X11RDP?
I am using X11RDP v0.6. In the XRDP v0.5 multisession was a choice by just changing the resolution. Anyway, its not the problem...
I just want to know how to enable multisession in X11RDP 0.6 in ...
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Updated then black screen after boot [duplicate]
I just installed Ubuntu 12.04 today. I updated everything (no adjustments, just what it suggested me) and every time I try to start Ubuntu (dual boot with Windows 7) it sort of crashes. I see 'Ubuntu' ...
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gtk2-engines:i386 breaks 12.10 dist-upgrade
My 12.04 LTS was working just fine and when i tried to upgrade to 12.10, I have 3 packages that failed to install gtk2-engines, libtool and python-gst0.10.
After the upgrade to 12.10 is completed ...
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12.04, no steam in software center?
i have a newly installed 12.04 64bit ubuntu machine!
fully updated.
but in software center, there isnt anything with steam in the name.
looking for the steam 64bit client.
the desktop that i have is ...
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Can't change brightness on Toshiba l755 laptop
I have a Toshiba l755 laptop, and I installed 12.04 64bit on it. The default brightness of the laptop is set to maximum value, and I can't change it.
If I go to Configuration → Brightness, the ...
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Change brightness automatically depending on power source in 12.04
I'm running Ubuntu 12.04 on a HP G61. When I used to use Windows in this machine, my screen to autodimmed when unplugging AC (i.e. running on battery), and brightness was restored when plugged again. ...
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VPN keeps Dying/Restarting on 12.04
Hi I am running Ubuntu 12.04. I recently got into VPNs for anonymous downloading; however, no matter what VPN location I choose (my provider allows me several), it eventually dies. This happeneds ...
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sudo apt-get not working after a new install of ubuntu
I installed ubuntu last night. And after reading 100s of posts, I still couldn't make my sudo apt-get work at all. I remember, I have to modify the software server somehow. But I can't remember how or ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 freezes when booting
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I installed Ubuntu 12.04 LTS from the LiveCD, after finalizing the installation process and booting correctly, I applied the pending updates, which asked me to reboot. After rebooting, an ...
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Secondary Monitor Goes off upon logging in
I am using dell xps 14z laptop with Ubuntu 12.04, when booting up it detects the secondary monitor [Viewsonic] but upon entering the username/password , the secondary monitor goes blank . when I open ...
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Is 12.04 compatible with the Dell XPS 14Z laptop?
Thinking of buying above Ultrabook and installing Ubuntu. Anyone done this already?
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“Mounting Failed” Message After Downloading Ubuntu 12.04 to My Mac?
I have been sitting here for the last few hours trying ti install Ubuntu 12.04 LST to my Ibook G4 and Powerbook G4. After downloading Ubuntu 12.04 I got a "mounting failed" message. Could it be that I ...
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Ubuntu not saving files and settings when running from flash drive
How can I make Ubuntu run completely off of a flash drive?
I have downloaded Ubuntu onto a 4gb flash drive but no changes I make are saved between sessions. I want to be able to run and save ...
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E: Unable to locate package pvrg-jpeg
I have installed Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and trying to installed the following package:
sudo apt-get install pvrg-jpeg
When I run the preceding command, I get the following:
Reading package lists... Done
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Went from Win 7 to Unbuntu 12.04 installed fine now crashes
I did a complete overhaul of my box and got rid of winblows \0/ yay !! and the install went very smoothly. Was very impressed with the ease of the install and the ease of use with Ubuntu.... til now.. ...
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ATI Radeon HD 6250 on Acer AO722 Netbook with Catalyst Drivers Suspend/Resume not working
Hi after enabling Ubuntu default repos I have apt-get installed latest Catalyst Drivers.
Everything installed correctly with no problems.
However... Until I suspended... Then I try to resume and all ...
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Wired Internet not Working - Ubuntu 12.04
Till recently, I could use my ethernet wired internet but all of a sudden my laptop stopped detecting it. I can still use it via WiFi router but not when I plugin ethernet cable to my laptop.
I went ...
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How do I update from 12.4 to 13.04?? Macbook alu 2008 [duplicate]
I can't figure out how to update from 12.04. to 13.04..
I have tried to run update manager, and it says that there nothing to update.
