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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Having to reset DSL modem [closed]
I have a desktop PC with uubuntu 12.04, Verizon 6100g DSL modem and a Linksys E1200 router. I also have a Dell laptop connected to the router with an ethernet cable. Several times a day the internet ...
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How to change the default theme for all users?
How to change the default theme to the classic theme for all users in Ubuntu 12.04?
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Installing ia32-libs
I have an annoying problem and have no further ideas how I could solve it. I want to install ia32-libs, but there seem to problems with some broken packages:
euphorie@welle:~$ sudo apt-get install ...
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Pb boot after update 12.04.1 to 12.04.2 : initctl: Event failed
Anyone can help me ?
I've a Ubuntu Server 12.04 and after an update from 12.04.1 to 12.04.2, i cannot boot normally. I must boot on recovery mode and then choose the resume option.
In the boot.log, ...
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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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Shutting down or Re-starting 12.04
How can I force Ubuntu to close down or reboot after clicking the restart option. At the moment, the screen has Ubuntu and four dots changing from white to orange. The HD light isn't flashing so it ...
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ubuntu 12.04 LTS freezes after a long periode of inactivity
I ran ubuntu 10.04 LTS on this machine without problem. I now run ubuntu 12.04 LTS 64-bit. I use it as a backup server and test server which means it's on all the time. That's the problem, because as ...
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Right Click menu of firefox 20 does not work in ubuntu12.04 amd64?
After I update firefox to version 20, right-click on the web page gives almost all of menu list.
I use firefox 'Menu Editor' extension to cancel some list items in right-click menu, but I find some ...
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How to move a nonraid ubuntu12.04 to raid0?
I am using a ubuntu12.04 amd64 in normal ext4 .
How to move a nonraid ubuntu12.04 to raid0 ?
How to choose --chunk= parameter ?
Thanks
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Monitor No Sync, Can't boot into recovery mode
I installed a graphics card that was given to me but when I booted up the resolution was wrong so I changed it to one that fitted my tv. I was having trouble with the graphics card so I shutdown and ...
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Inverted mouse wheel functioning
The scrolling of my mouse wheel is inverted (i.e when I drag the wheel downwards, the screen moves upwards) only when any web browser windows are open. Can anybody help me fix this with my 12.04? It's ...
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Configure Thunderbird to use google contacts for suggestions
How can I configure Thunderbird to make suggestions on partial e-mail addresses or names while composing an e-mail?
I already have imported my google contacts as an address book, but it appears that ...
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I made a icon for burg in ubuntu 12.04 but icon not shown
I made a icon for burg in ubuntu 12.04 but icon not shown ??help
image format .png and i set to rgb with size 128x128 px in photoshop but it is'nt working in my burg,,can anyone tell me how to save ...
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Problem with video playback Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Hardware: processor- intel Pentium(R)4 2.8 Ghz, 1GB RAM, Graphics Unknown
switched over from windows xp to Ubuntu 12.04 LTS recently.
Horrible problems with audio and video playback. I am a new user. ...
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In Ubuntu 12.04, /dev/.udev/db no longer exists
Prior to Ubuntu 12.04 the udev database was available and updated at /dev/.udev/db but in 12.04 and greater, the directory /dev/.udev/ exists but the database doesn't. Does anyone know where it went?
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How to handle windows on multiple screens?
I've multiple screens i.e. one computer monitor and one TV. It would be preferable if, when the TV is turned off, nothing is sent to the TV but as it happens, I can have the TV turned off and ...
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Black screen on startup after update
My current system is based on :
Ubuntu 12.04
VirtualBox 4.2.12 (Windows 7 Host / Ubuntu Guest)
VirtualBox additions 4.2.13-85100 (because additions 4.2.12 are buggy with Ubuntu 12.04)
But since my ...
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Ubuntu can only hibernate once?
System:
Lenovo Y500 running Dual Boot Windows 8 and Ubuntu 12.04
For some reason, I can only hibernate 1 time after (re)booting up the system. If I hibernate after the first time, the system goes ...
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Why does CTRL key resize window in Unity desktop?
I have an almost out-of-the-box install of 12.04 Precise. I am familiar with assigning and reassigning keyboard shortcuts, as I interact with my computer almost entirely through the keyboard.
I am ...
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constant lock-ups, unable to install Ubuntu 12.04 or 13.04 (x64)
First off I am running Win8, but I was also having the same lock-ups with Win7. I am able to install either Ubuntu version onto a separate HDD using the windows installer. I reboot and choose Ubuntu ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 CD-R doesn't start when i start the PC [duplicate]
I've got an Ubuntu CD-R and a Samsung Laptop with Windows 8 64 Bit.
When i start the Laptop with the Ubuntu CD-R in it, it shows the Samsung-sign, makes a "Beep" tune, shows the normal ...
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I got stuck trying to update my Xubuntu
I'm stuck with this, tha not allows me to update my version of Ubuntu:
E:Encountered a section with no Package: header,
E:Problem with MergeList ...
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My Ubuntu 12.04.2 Online Accounts only has Google and Windows Live accounts. Where are the others?
I just reinstalled ubuntu 12.04, fully updated it and I went to set up my online accounts. It only has two account types to add, Google and windows live accounts. There is no option to add facebook, ...
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Ubuntu Installation Hangs when using Wubi [duplicate]
I installed Ubuntu 12.04.1LTS using Wubi Installer. It worked absolutely fine and I used it for a while and installed some updates too.
For some reason I had to uninstall Ubuntu. I uninstalled Ubuntu ...
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micro sd card help
I am running a fresh (full wipe install) of ubuntu 12.04 and I am trying to get my microsd card to work. The card is a samsung 2gb microsd card, and the reader I am using is a usb dongle (targus multi ...
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Uninstall Ubuntu 12.04 [duplicate]
I want to uninstall my Ubuntu 12.04 (installed using Wubi). My Ubuntu is on one of partitions that I don't want to delete my partition.i using win 7.
And I don't use grub
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Ubuntu 12.04: why could it not read DVD? (Encryption) [duplicate]
How to play commercial DVDs on lenovo t-500 laptop?
I have Ubuntu 12.04, all updates
Could not read dvd despite having restricted extras
I tried the following, but VLC does not play DVDs.
sudo ...
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ASUS UX31A keeps looping ASUS Preload Recovery and won't boot Win7 after installing ubuntu
The title pretty much says everything. It looks like I have the same problem as Unable to boot Windows after installing Ubuntu 12.04 - error: invalid efi file path
but I already cycled that about 20 ...
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how to use the Sitecom 300N X2 USB Wireless LAN Utility Stick
I have a USB.Wifi stick, y problem is that I can'T find a driver for it in ubuntu any idea how can solve this ?
using ubuntu 12.04LTSx64
thanks in advance
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My Ubuntu Precise 64 Bit PC's Boot Time is Two Minutes. Isn't that too much? Any Idea? [duplicate]
My Ubuntu PC boots up in 2 minutes. First minute goes for greeter session and the second minute goes for user login session. Is this normal?
My PC's main spesifications are as below:
Ubuntu ...
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How to upgrade Ubuntu 9.04 LTSP Thin client to Ubuntu 12.04?
I have a setup with Ubuntu 9.04 LTSP server and Ubuntu 9.04 LTSP Thin client.
I want to upgrade my Ubuntu 9.04 LTSP Thin client to Ubuntu 12.04 or higher.
Is it possible to upgrade? If it is, How can ...
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I recently installed the windows installer of ubuntu (12.04) (dual boot) and it is a little buggy
For instance I go to System Settings > Mouse Settings:
After Changing the mouse settings I go to close the settings and it doesn't close unless I right click on the icon and close it. I have no idea ...
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Lingot is not working.
I am using Ubuntu 12.04...
I wan to tune my acoustic guitar using Lingot....
But it gives just no response to any sound... I tried changing the
AUDIO_DEV = /dev/dsp
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AUDIO_DEV = /dev/audio
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Encrypt drive when installing Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
is there a way of encrypting your whole drive when installing 12.04 LTS like there is in 12.10 and 13.04?
Edit/Update: I didn't realize the Alternate install CD had this option. Problem solved.
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Installation problems Ubuntu 12.04 [FIXED]
I fixed this problem by entering the Advanced section of the install and creating free space by deleting the area I wanted to install Ubuntu to.
When I run the installation from a Bootable DVD, I am ...
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Is it possible to run dual screens on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS with ASUS N55SL and Nvidia GeForce 635M
I have been trying for a week or so now, using various different suggestions in forums but have had no luck. Am I just doomed to have no dual screen support in Ubuntu 12.04?
(I don't know if this ...
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Files aren't getting shared on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS ( Samba Error )
When I am trying to share any folder ,
following error comes in the screen :
Samba's testparm returned error 1: Load smb config files from /etc/samba/smb.conf
rlimit_max: increasing rlimit_max ...
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Ubuntu One doesn't work [closed]
A few days back i decided to install Ubuntu One on my system (Ubuntu 12.04.2) and the installation went perfectly but upon launching it i get an error message saying that it has encountered an error ...
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KVM/virt-manager fails to find/load ROMs
I'm trying to create a Windows 7 KVM guest on Ubuntu 12.04 using virt-manager.
After filling in the various config options, when it goes to begin installation,I get an error box saying:
Unable ...
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Ubuntu not is hibernating when lid is closed
I use Ubuntu 12.04 in my laptop. I'm trying to configure to hibernate when lid is closed. However, not is working.
I did the following steps to solve the problem:
I enable in ...
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Inhibit notifications temporarily
While my video player (specifically XBMC) is playing in fullscreen, the notify-osd bubbles with messages from gwibber etc. are still shown. Other video players like VLC manage to hide them, so I know ...
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cpu frequency stays at the top even with ondemand or powersave governors
The fan goes lower but the /sys/devices...../cpuinfo_cur_freq and scaling_cur_freq list the highest frequency. core i5 can go down to 1.2Ghz according to cpuinfo but watching the time_in_state shows ...
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Steam CS 1.6 Full screen mode screen shifts to workpace on dragging cursor
Has anyone faced this bug? In Ubuntu 12.04 when playing CS 1.6 from Steam in full screen mode if you drag the mouse cursor to right or bottom edge of the screen, it shifts to the respective workspace. ...
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dpkg: error processing linux-image-3.5.0-28-generic
I have Ubuntu Server 12.04.2 LTS installed on a server. After I run
apt-get update & apt-get upgrade & apt-get dist-upgrade
My kernel version has been changed to ...
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tried to update from lucid lynx, now computer won't boot
I don't know much about my computer, I have been trying to get an old custom computer updated. it was running on lucid lynx, I tried to update from the terminal with some 'copy and pasted' 'sudo ...
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Why does my internet disconnect CONSTANTLY [closed]
I recently installed Ubuntu 12.04. All of a sudden my internet just disconnects and reconnects ALL THE TIME
I have no clue how to fix this. Is there a way?
Also, before I installed Ubuntu on my ...
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how can i create a free app that is voice automated and runs through all google programs but im the only person that can access it? [closed]
this app i want to create i want to run like Google except with a different name but still voice automated. i also want it so only i can run it so it is not an official app but still can use he ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 X64 slow
This is what top comand returns with 4 Firefox tabs and Ubuntu Sofware Centre open on a HP laptop with Intel Core i3 2.1GHz, 4GB DDRAM3 1333Hz, 500GB HDD 10k rpm, radeon graphics 690m 1GB:
top - ...
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Internet Connection Not Working
My laptop is saying that it has connected to the internet in my house but every now and again a message box appears saying that it's disconnected and offline but yet in the network options it still ...
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Installing CUDA toolkit
I am trying to set up my computer for CUDA development as per this instruction. Before installation it recommends uninstalling nvidia drivers and suggest running apt-get remove --purge "nvidia*". But ...
