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.
1
vote
0answers
224 views
Connecting Vodafone 3G Gprs mobile to Ubuntu 12.04 laptop for Internet
I am using Vodafone 3G through my mobile Samsung B7320. I connected it via USB cable to my laptop running Ubuntu 12.04. A "Wired connection Established" message appeared.
Then I tried to access the ...
-1
votes
1answer
61 views
Can Ubuntu get just a little more annoying? Please? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Keep getting messages about internal system errors
Why do keep getting internal error messages, and why should I care them?
2
votes
0answers
538 views
Cannot connect to WiFi VirtualBox Ubuntu 12.04 on MacBook Pro
I run two VMs on a MacBook Pro: Windows7 and Ubuntu 12.04. Both can connect to LANs via hardwired connections; Windows 7 connects also connects automatically to any authorized WiFi network. Ubuntu ...
3
votes
1answer
87 views
How can I remove all the applets from a MATE panel?
I'd like to know How can I remove all the applets from a given panel in MATE (in my case the bottom panel) from the command-line.
The panel should be left in a clean state, meaning no applets just ...
1
vote
2answers
191 views
Is the Ubuntu installer capable of resizing/moving existing NTFS partitions?
I want to install Ubuntu 12.04 LTS x64 alongside with Windows 7. I already have 3 primary partitions taking the whole disk space.
100 MB system-reserved (primary)
180 GB system (primary)
285 GB ...
1
vote
3answers
180 views
Music app for large library over samba share
I am currently using Smb4k to auto-mount my Samba share (a 2TB hard drive plugged into my router USB port). The music collection is only a few hundred GBs. I've tried adding my music collection to a ...
0
votes
0answers
10 views
Not able to access Panel settings after changing the preferences [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can’t open Panel settings with super-alt right-click in gnome-classic after resize
I accessed the Panel settings by clicking Windows+Alt+RightClick
I edited the Panel ...
0
votes
0answers
51 views
broken repository links in ubuntu 12.04 [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I fix a 404 Error using a PPA?
Getting “Failed to download repository information” error while updating?
I have started to get broken repository links a few ...
0
votes
1answer
69 views
12.04 Wireless Internet missing firmware
I just installed Ubuntu 12.04 on my Compaq Pesario V2000, however, I am missing te appropriate firmware for wireless access. I am somewhat of a noob to Ubuntu so semi-detail instructions would be ...
0
votes
2answers
442 views
Wifi does not work on Dell Inspiron N5520
Купил сегодня ноут Dell Inspiron N5520 на нем стояла ubuntu 11.10 я решил поставить по свежее версию 12.10 но перестал работать wi-fi
Translation:
Today I bought a new Dell Inspiron N5520 laptop, ...
2
votes
0answers
104 views
How do I mount disks with an Adaptec RAID controller on a dual-boot machine? (error code 12)
I'm trying to migrate from Windows to Ubuntu 12.04, dual-booting at the moment.
One problem I am facing is the RAID controller, I'm not able to mount any of the drives connected to it.
(The OS is up ...
1
vote
0answers
17 views
update manager problem [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I fix this “E:Type ‘*’ is not known on line * in source list …” update error?
I'm new to Ubuntu and using 12.04 LTS. There's something wrong with the update ...
1
vote
0answers
85 views
Laptop shuts down when press install now on installation of Ubuntu
I'm trying to install Ubuntu 12.04 on my laptop along with Windows (32-bit, off a bootable USB). When I click "Continue" to install alongside of 7, the laptop shuts down and then boots back into ...
0
votes
1answer
645 views
Grub not showing Windows 7 after Ubuntu 12.04 install
I installed Ubutnu 12.04 last night, Go to boot into windows and grub only shows the option to boot into Ubuntu. Most of last night and most of this morning I have been doing research and trying ...
0
votes
0answers
153 views
Logitech c270 webcam acting funny
I have a logitech hd webcam c270, and i'm trying to make it work on skype. it does turn on and the green light shows when browsing the video devices, but when I call someone, it says it was declined ...
-1
votes
2answers
97 views
Generic flash downloader
There are several content downloaders like You_tube_downloader and many others. However i don't wnat something which is specific to one site or another. is there something like Real_player_for_windows ...
2
votes
1answer
12k views
Dual Boot On Galaxy Note 2 ? ( Android / Ubuntu )
I want to buy a Galaxy Note 2 tablet/phone and I just wanted to know: how can I have both of these OS's on it at the same time?
If there is a way, how can I do it?
Is there anyone who can help me?
...
1
vote
1answer
412 views
One more “Dell 17R touchpad” question
I am trying to enable touchpad multitouch/scrolling in Ubuntu 12.04 on my Dell Inspiron 5720 (17R). By default after installation it had the following settings (xinput results):
⎡ Virtual core ...
5
votes
2answers
1k views
Sharkoon Drakonia Gaming Mouse doesn't work at all
I've got a new Mouse "Sharkoon Drakonia", a gaming mouse with 11 buttons and high changable resolution.
The problem is, that the mouse doesn't work. Only the LEDs are visible, but wether the buttons ...
0
votes
0answers
364 views
Ubuntu Software Center is not installing any application
Well Im trying to install FileZilla and other applications like Putty but USC is not installing the applications.
And it displays this message.
Requires installation of untrusted packages
The ...
2
votes
1answer
208 views
How to install Gimp 2.8.2 on unity ubuntu 12.04?
Merry Christmas everyone! My first post as a new Linux user.
The gimp version in ubuntu software center is 2.6, will it automatically updated to 2.8.2 after installation?
How to install all the ...
0
votes
0answers
24 views
Why does one terminal keep jumping back to the primary workspace?
I've got Chrome open in the top-left workspace and two terminals open in the top-right workspace. The two terminals are snapped to left-half-screen and right-half-screen. When I alt-tab back to ...
0
votes
1answer
879 views
How can I install the ATI video card driver for Ubuntu 12.04? (ati radeon hd 3200)
I don't know if there really is an answer on this web site, I have searched a lot in all kinds of forums but I don't find the answer, I want to install my drivers the best way possible, but there is ...
0
votes
1answer
60 views
Does not boot ubuntu? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I repair grub? (How to get Ubuntu back after installing Windows?)
I had Ubuntu installed. When I installed ubuntu I completely formated the hard disk and then I ...
0
votes
1answer
3k views
Downgrade Ubuntu? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to roll back Ubuntu to a previous version?
Recently I selected to upgrade my Ubuntu 12.04LTS to Ubuntu12.10. There are some issues in this version because of which ...
0
votes
1answer
169 views
how to config postfix when send email need login?
how to config postfix when send email need login? I have config postfix server to send email to my customers. I found postfix can send mail without login. I doubt it might be used for other ones send ...
1
vote
1answer
234 views
how do I install lxml.etree in ubuntu 12.04? [closed]
I tried : apt-get install python-lxml but that gives this -
Unable to locate package python-lxml
1
vote
1answer
156 views
What's easiest way to get nas to mount in12.04
Still fighting to get my nas (dlink) to mount in 12.04, same message as most other folks I see, I've tried a bunch of fstab stuff and i've tried to use samba, not getting it. Is there a step by step ...
2
votes
1answer
170 views
Lubuntu 12.04: unresponsive windows with certain applications
OS: Lubuntu 12.04 64-bit (Ubuntu 12.04 with LXDE)
System: HP DV7-1040ED notebook with Nvidia GPU: NVIDIA Corporation G96 [GeForce 9600M GT] (rev a1)
When working with certain applications windows ...
1
vote
0answers
239 views
How do you resolve HDMI overscan in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS on Ivy Bridge system?
I built a HTPC and am running 12.04 on it. My TV is a Samsung UN55ES7100. I tried adjusting the settings of the tv to fit wide screen, but that hasn't resolved the issue. If I lower the resolution ...
2
votes
1answer
52 views
Does a partition need to be mounted before data transfer to USB?
I'm trying to use Ubuntu 12.04 to transfer data from an unbootable hard-drive in Windows XP to a usb. Does the partition need to be mounted beforehand? Also, I read I could use ddrescue to perform ...
0
votes
1answer
1k views
Installed xorg on server, no screens found
All:
Followed this link:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ServerGUI
Performing startx says no screens found... ???
0
votes
1answer
167 views
Ubuntu 12.04 is hogging the battery power
I was using my computer the other day on my kitchen side. I wanted to move to the sofa and so I took the power cable out. I took about ten seconds to get to the sofa and plug it in and when I checked ...
3
votes
1answer
790 views
Ubuntu 12.10 graphics or booting issue
Merry Christmas everyone.
Yesterday I upgraded Ubuntu from 12.04 to 12.10. I have an Intel integrated graphic card. I know it's not compatible with the new version. Ubuntu warned me about it, but I ...
1
vote
0answers
174 views
displaying gnome classic instead gnome 3 with fglrx driver
I installed ubuntu 12.04. i have 1 gb AMD graphics card. my gnome was working fine till i installed fglrx driver. after that whenever i try to go in gnome 3 it ends up with classic display.
what ...
1
vote
0answers
310 views
Function Keys don't work
I know this is a commonly asked question, but some function keys dont work (Fn + F5, F6, C, V and Space). I got the Asus eeePC F201E-KX067DU which came shipped with Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and after the ...
0
votes
0answers
285 views
ubuntu precise lightdm cannot start metacity/compiz under XVnc
I have just upgraded from lucid to precise LTS.
Everything is fine by logging in using lightdm in ordinary screen :0.
However, my system has two VNC port that listening in :5901, :5902 using XVnc, ...
1
vote
1answer
659 views
Unable to boot windows 8 after ubuntu 12.04 installation
I just got my new notebook with windows 8 pre installed. After installing ubuntu 12.04 when I try to boot windows 8 it says "Automated Recovery in Progress" which fails afterwards and shuts down the ...
0
votes
1answer
394 views
Is it possible to encrypt ubuntu 12.04 filesytem without erasing Data
I'm using Acer notebook with windows7 and ubuntu 12.04 LTS Desktop installed in separate drive. I want to encrypt my ubuntu file system. I was trying with truecrypt. In windows 7 I'm not getting any ...
0
votes
0answers
1k views
wireless problem ubuntu 12.04
I am on an hp dv6 7011 tx that has the broadcom bcm 4313 chipset. The bcmwl-kernel-source driver is installed by default and it does not work. The enable wireless option in the network applet is ...
3
votes
1answer
493 views
12.04 glxinfo gives BadRequest error (Intel Ivy Bridge integrated graphics)
I'm a recent Ubuntu migrant (I was running windows 7 until early this year) and I think I'm having some issues with my graphics. I did a fresh 12.04 64 bit install on a new build, the specs of which ...
0
votes
0answers
136 views
How to play video in public folder from VLC
I just recently set up a public folder and placed a video in it. It plays fine when playing from the public folder, but when I try to play it from over the network, I get the following error:
File ...
-3
votes
2answers
80 views
Wireless card not supported on Ubuntu [closed]
Why doesn't Ubuntu 12.04 natively support any wireless interfaces I try? I've tried both BCM4312 and RT2870 chips. I've followed both of the manuals on this site, but none of them have been useful.
...
0
votes
0answers
135 views
Square brackets and other keys do not work on Ubuntu 12.10 on MacBook Pro 8,2
I have installed Ubuntu (Mac version) on my MacBook Pro 8,3 and all but one thing works ok.
The square bracket key and the other keys of that kind do not work.
I have Norwegian keyboard layout.
1
vote
1answer
337 views
PHP mail() with ssmtp
I have a very peculiar problem... I have a Ubuntu Server 12.04 with LAMP installed and ssmtp installed and configured properly... Now I can send mails from my terminal with and without sudo. This ...
2
votes
1answer
199 views
Problem with RecordMyDesktop program
I am trying to record some tutorials using RecordMyDesktop application. The problem is the video becomes jagged and unusable as you can see from the screenshot I have taken while playing a saved ...
0
votes
0answers
124 views
Buzzy/crackly sound from speakers while headphones work fine on HP Pavilion dv5
Title says it all, sound is fine coming from the headphones but horridly buzzy from the speakers (I can distinguish the music/sound being played, it has the right "shape" I guess you could call it but ...
0
votes
0answers
75 views
Cannot hide 640 GB LVM2 Physical Volume from nautilus
I have tried and tried, but no matter what i do in /etc/fstab , the encrypted partition containing two partitions via LVM (one for root, another for swap) appears in the nautilus pane. (Picture ...
2
votes
1answer
148 views
Updated system and Firefox now won't let me type tildes or backquotes
% uname -a
Linux phoebe 3.2.0-33-generic #52-Ubuntu SMP Thu Oct 18 16:29:15 UTC 2012 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
I'm running 12.04 on the machine I'm typing this on, and I've been running it for ...
2
votes
2answers
471 views
Lubuntu resolution trouble
My old computer is used by my mother now. I have installed Lubuntu 12.04 on it (on 2012.11.02), replacing the old, but perfectly working Lubuntu 11.04.
After installing 12.04, it was OK for a while, ...
