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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Apt-get or aptitude is running on my laptop and doesn´t let my update my software, how do I turn it of?
When I try to update the software on my laptop it says I can´t update everything at the same time but I can upgrade gradually, but then a window pops up and says that "apt-get or aptitude" currently ...
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Forcing screensaver lockout time for all users in Unity
I am using Ubuntu 12.04 and Unity. Is there a way to force the screensaver lockout time using an admin account?
By default each user can change their lockout time. I need to be able to prevent ...
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I'm trying to mount Ubuntu to a dvd and make it bootable. I just cannot figure out how to do it.
can anyone help me? I'm trying to use Ubuntu to mod windows 7 to bypass a forgotten password.
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Sudo and Launcher icons not working, hard-disks not mounting
I am running a server on Ubuntu 12.04 (desktop) LTS. This has been working fine until today when a few minutes ago it decided to change some stuff alone.
Launcher icons not working
Launcher icons ...
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Shorewall IP Forwarding Problems in 12.04 LTS
Internet connectivity through my 12.04 LTS shorewall box is spotty at best. Ping works both locally and to the internet with no dropped packets (from both the box itself and internal LAN). HTTP ...
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Dolphin-emu “Failed to initialize video backend!”
I'm running Ubuntu 12.04 LTS 64-bit and Dolphin-emu 3.5-0. When I try to play any ".iso" GameCube games I get an error message that says "Failed to initialize video backend!" and the game closes.
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A complete list of pre-installed applications/packages?
I'm currently working on a (mandatory) stripped version of Ubuntu 12.04LTS GNOME on my Chromebook. My question is, is there any way to get a list of all the normal applications on a clean install? Not ...
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Can I install an older version of ubuntu over a new one? [duplicate]
I installed ubuntu 12.04 lts on my old cpu and it just dosen't run right (lags, and other bugs)So I'm wondering if installing an old version of ubuntu on a cpu with a newer version is possible?
Like ...
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Script giving error of permission denied OSerror 13 from cronjob?
I have written a script from the python to automate scan.I have used nessus for that and used subprocess module in python.Probem is this it's running from the cli bash.... but when i put that script ...
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Can a virus affect Ubuntu sysytem? [duplicate]
I was just wondering if a virus program can affect Ubuntu system.
I am getting some slow down in the system.
If anybody knows, then please answer.
Thank you.
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Enable Skype sounds *without* enabling *all* system sound effects
I'd like to enable the ringing and notification sounds in Skype without enabling generic system sounds, i.e. without turning on all system sound effects in PulseAudio volume control.
Is there a way ...
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Why Ubuntu is less popular than Windows? [closed]
I usually see PC and Laptop advertisements recommending windows.
I was just wondering why Ubuntu is less popular than Windows?
Anybody know?
If yes...
Then answer my question.
Thank you.
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Error while installing 3G USB stick driver on Ubuntu 12.04
I am getting the error shown below. I'm new to Ubuntu. How do I resolve it?
> install.sh: 187: [: true: unexpected operator
udevadm is exist!
******Begin to /opt/TATA_DOCOMO_3G/driver
this is ...
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Where can I order a CD of Ubuntu?
I live off grid, have only a slow dial-up internet, and only have power when running generator, (at this time), which means power about 4 hours a day.
Can I get just one copy of 12.04 without ...
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unable to locate package for alsa-oss in ubuntu12.04
i have alsa oss installed .. and now i am trying to get the following packages
alsa-oss-libs alsa-plugins-oss libaudiofile libaudiofile-devel
but i get the unable to locate package error
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Nobody can use the internet when I turn on my computer? [duplicate]
I have just installed Ubuntu 12.04 LTS along with an old Windows installation. Every time I boot with Ubuntu. Nobody can use the internet if the wireless is on. Windows works fine though.
How can I ...
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Show Desktop keyboard shortcut is not in the list anymore?
Last night I've set "Show Desktop" keyboard shortcut from System Settings>Keyboard>Shortcuts and shutdown the computer with no errors. Now the key is not working and the Show Desktop is not even on ...
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Problem installing Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, boot from external hard drive [duplicate]
I am completely new to Ubuntu. I have just tried to download and run 12.04 LTS onto an external hard-drive. When I restart my computer it gives me the option of choosing either Window 7 or Ubuntu. So ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 as pv guests
i am trying to install ubuntu 12.04 64 as para virt guest on xen.
downloaded ram disk and kernel and specified in ubuntu.cfg
kernel = "/var/lib/xen/images/vmlinuz"
ramdisk = ...
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unable to receive multicast
I now have a problem with multicast.
I run testMP3Streamer of live555 in laptop A to multicast a mp3 file; and VLC to receive the rtp stream in laptop B.It's expect to play the music, but not.
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How to install Intel Media Accelerator Driver in Ubuntu 12?
I have always been windows user, this is the first time i have switched to anything other than windows. The problem is that the display is very very dark and i know it has nothing to do with my ...
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doe not start with clearsigned message
I am trying to run sudo apt-get update, but it gives the errors below. How can I fix this?
W: GPG error: htp://archive.raspberrypi.org wheezy InRelease: File ...
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Getting the Belkin N150 Wifi USB Adapter to work with ubuntu?
i just purchased the Belkin N150 Wifi usb adapter to get wifi with my desktop which is running linux. but as you know if wont run on its own, and i dont know enough about linux or computers in general ...
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Skype 4.2 freezes when being used for some time in Ubuntu 12.04
When running Skype 4.2 for Linux, on Ubuntu 12.04, video calls work as should for a couple of minutes. When I try to use the text chat, the Skype freezes silently. I know how to force close it, but ...
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Cannot get onto public library's wifi Internet; I'm running Ubuntu 12.04 (aka Precise Pangolin)
I am using a Dell laptop (D620) running Ubuntu version 12.04 (Precise Pangolin). Although I can easily get onto free public WiFi signals such as offered by coffeshops & hotels, I cannot get onto ...
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how does one use a irez usb live capture card with the vlc media player
I keep using my capture card "the irez usb live", but it keeps wanting to record off my web camera even though i put in the device name and it notices it , it does not even seem to work on a computer ...
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What is intended to xf86-video-unichrome library installation?
What is an event or precondition to install xf86-video-unichrome library if no one VIA graphics device is used in my system ?
ASUS P5QL Pro
NVIDIA GeForce 550 Ti
Should I decline and remove package ...
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how to modify boot-option for intel centrino (elder notebooks)?
A friend of mine has an older notebook with intel-centrino inside (32-bit).
Now in installation of Debian 7.0 ( and former Debian - Versions ) it is possible
to edit boot-option in the beginning ...
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Why does my IPv4 adress keep changing?
I am running many servers off of my computer and I need to port forward to do that. But recently my IPv4 Address keeps changing when I shut my computer off and turn it back on. I have no clue why ...
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ubuntu 12.04 (64bit) wine midi has no output
I have UBUNTU 12.04 (KXStudio version) with several MIDI programs that work well both input and output. I installed Wine 1.5.31 so I could run Studio4 by Midisoft. The program runs, accepting MIDI ...
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12.04 unable to connect to WEP
I am currently running a dual boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and have been unable to connect stably to my WEP secured WiFi, although I am able to connect to other WPA(2) connections just fine. In ...
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How do I troubleshoot boot problems when stuck at the Ubuntu splash screen?
I was tweaking some settings on my Ubuntu 12.04 install. Specifically I was altering the default color scheme of the terminal, following these instructions
Now whenever I boot Ubuntu, I get stuck in ...
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How to give execute permissions to a drive on Steam?
I even tried some answers but I am a newbie at Ubuntu. I had no idea of what was everyone talking about. So please don't consider this a duplicate. I just need an easy how-to.
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Limited resolution options for external monitor
Ubuntu will only allow 1024x768 or 800x600 resolution options for my external monitor, an HP 2159m (which supports 1920x1080). The laptop's built-in monitor works fine. I'm running Ubuntu 12.04, and ...
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cannot change input-language (using Alt+Shift) over NX session
I can't seem to change the language over an NX session.
I am using Ubuntu 12.04 and locally I just use Alt+Shift to alter language.
When I connect to a remote server using NX , I can not use this key ...
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IRQ associated to the device eth0 is handled by only one CPU
When typing /proc/interrupts, I see that the IRQ associated to the device eth0 is only handled by CPU0, although I have a 3 CPUs machine, and /proc/irq/24/smp_affinity is set to 7 (24 is the number of ...
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Standard install procedure for PHP 5.3 without Suhosin?
Is there a standard way to install PHP 5.3 without Suhosin?
How would doing so affect tracking of routine updates for precise?
If it's going to make life complicated now or in future then I might ...
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Graphics card not displaying on Ubuntu 12.04
What I initially wanted to do was to install Steam.
For that, it seems like I need to install the proper graphics driver for my system.
My laptop is ASUS K55V.
It has got an NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M ...
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evolution not starting after apt-get upgrade
I have tried several searches to see if anyone has experienced the same problem. Since I updated my pc this morning evolution will not start. I can view the process by using top but it uses 0.2M of ...
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installing dpkg-dev on 12.04 lts
Please assist me in installing dpkg-dev.. It requires me to
insert "ubuntu 12.04.1 precise pangolin i386". I did download
and burn the image onto a disk. Repeated the process..i.e.
type sudo apt-get ...
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ubuntu 10 features in system already having ubuntu 12.04
I have problem operating a software using ubuntu 12.04. The problem is not there in ubuntu 10.
Problem: Abaqus crash when ssh via Ubuntu 12.04
So, to access the software, i need ubuntu 10. can i ...
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Abaqus crash when ssh via Ubuntu 12.04
I have Ubuntu 12.04 installed in my desktop.
Fluent and abaqus cae (FEM softwares) are installed in server in my lab. server computer has cent-os installed.
Now when I ssh to server, everything ...
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12.04 not booting,screen keeps on flashing
Ubuntu 12.04 works fine when live, but after installing as dual boot with Windows 7, it doesn't boot.
When I select Ubuntu from the boot menu, the screen keeps on flashing. I waited for 5 minutes and ...
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How to start x11vnc on boot, on all users
I need help starting xllvnc with a couple parameters on boot. Simply adding it to rc.local starts it before X has started, making it useless. I tried modifying xinit, but to no avail. Any help would ...
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No dual boot menu after Ubuntu 12.04 installation
I installed Ubuntu 12.04 as a dual boot with Windows 8, and it boots me to Ubuntu directly without showing any boot menu. I tried to repair it using rEFInd, but rEFInd failed to install. Here is my ...
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Installing rtl8188ce wifi on Ubuntu 12.04.2
I am trying to intsall the rtl8188ce wifi driver on Ubuntu 12.04.2. I type cd and then drag the folder from my desktop to the terminal, delete the apostrophes at the beginning and end and press enter. ...
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Do you think Ubuntu will phase out us PC users in favor of Phones? [closed]
I use Ubuntu 12.04 LTS as my laptops OS of choice and To be quite honest I am scared that I will wake up one day and see that Ubuntu will no longer update or upgrade the Ubuntu OS (Like from 12.04, ...
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Why can´t I complete ubuntu 12.04 installation on dell inspiron 2650?
I recently received a Dell Inspiron 2650 running Windows XP. I downloaded Ubuntu 12.04 and Windows Installer. Once I went through the Installer process, rebooted and selected Ubuntu, I received the ...
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lxpanel is bugged up
Nothing in the lxpanel, except for 2 indicators.
The Wi-Fi indicator and the battery indicator are the only ones in there.
I don't know what's going on, but i installed this session in ubuntu via ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 Unity High Resource Usage
When I'm trying to switch windows by clicking on the icon in the Unity bar, it shows up the open windows and I can click on the one I want to switch to. But when I do that, my computer hangs up, for ...
