Questions tagged [12.10]
This version of Ubuntu is no longer supported since May 16, 2014. Code-named Quantal was released on October 18, 2012.
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Trouble authorizing Everpad on Lubuntu?
Due to heating issues I switched to a lighter version of Ubuntu i.e Lubuntu 12.10 from Ubuntu 12.04 . I was using Everpad in Ubuntu 12.04 without problems, but can't get it going on Lubuntu 12.10.
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Wifi disconnects when Ethernet connected
I'm using a WiFi connection on Ubuntu 12 and connecting to XP directly via Ethernet cable. I've set the ipv4 settings of the Ubuntu wired connection to:
share with other computers
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How to install Qt4 in Ubuntu 12.10
I tried to use Qt5 but I have some problems while making Debian packaging process with Qt5 so I would like to have Qt4 on Ubuntu 12.10. How can I install Qt4.
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How to create apache Alias ubuntu 12.10
I have installed the LAMP on my Ubuntu 12.10. All are working correctly.
But I want to create a alias like phpmyadmin
I have created the folder root
/home/user/Dropbox/Development/www/
And added ...
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What can I do to improve my computer's speed when using Ubuntu? [duplicate]
My computer is limited in resources and it just has 2GB ram and 1.8ghz cpu. I want to use Ubuntu, but only Xubuntu 15 seems to run well.
So if I want to use Ubuntu, what can I do to improve my ...
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How to setup Canon InkJet Pixma IP 1300?
I am unable to setup Canon InkJet Pixma IP 1300 on Quantal AMD64. The things I have tried:
Shut down and disconnect the printer before installing packages.
Added the ppa:michael-gruz/canon ...
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Cannot get Atheros AR9285 to work on 12.10 [duplicate]
I've already went through all possible advices and still cannot start my Atheros AR9285 wireless card.
I have a laptop Toshiba Portege Z830 where the WiFi already worked under Windows 7.
But after ...
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Update Firefox in Ubuntu 12.10 [duplicate]
first of all I am Karthik and I am new to Linux. I heared about Ubuntu and I switched to it from Windows 10. I liked the style and efficiency of Ubuntu. I am using Ubuntu 12.10.... I need to know more ...
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Error trying to compile qemu from source
I am trying to compile qemu from source to get my hands dirty with its development. I cloned the package from the repository. I extracted the tarball and started with the configuration using
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Gimp opens too big for the screen in Ubuntu 12.10?
Gimp 2.8.2 opens too big for the screen (some of it is visible in the lower workspace when using workspace switcher). If i maximize it, it's too big on top.
How can i make it be within the screen?
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startup disk creator error "unable to mount blank DVD-R Disc location is already mounted"
My os is ubuntu 12.10 32 bit desktop. (Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E6500 @ 2.93GHz × 2) .
When trying to burn the lubuntu-12.10-desktop-i386.iso file on a blank DVD-R Disc, using the startup disk creator,...
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how to set up root account on a new install?
I just installed ubuntu on my netbook and am loving it!!
What I’m now trying to do is set up my root account.
I tried to run the following command at a command prompt:
su root
and use the ...
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Trouble with CUDA 5.0 on a laptop
I am currently trying to run a program called MC-GPU V1.3 ( https://code.google.com/p/mcgpu/ ), on my laptop.
First off, let me explain my situation.
Using a Lenovo y400 Laptop with Nvidia 650m
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How to upgrade ruby software to Ruby 1.9.3-p385 using sudo?
I had installed it using sudo apt-get install ruby1.9.3.
I am using ruby 1.9.3p194 (2012-04-20 revision 35410) [x86_64-linux]in my laptop. Now I want to upgrade it more latest version Ruby 1.9.3-p385....
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What to do when my keyboard sensitivity decreases but returns to normal after re-log
i am having a random problem with both my keyboards. The keyboard will become so INsensitive that I have to press really hard to to make it work. If I restart, or just log out, it resets and it acts ...
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Slow DNS Resolution after upgrade
I've been having some strange issues with what also seems to be a resolution issue. Some sites load (very slowly), others time out. Not sure how to troubleshoot this one but would appreciate help, and ...
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Turn off my touchpad Ubuntu 12.10
I am not a fan of the trackpad/touchpad and I want to turn it off while using Ubuntu and I can't figure out how. I have a Dell Inspiron N5110 running Windows 8 with a dual boot option of Ubuntu 12.10. ...
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upgrading from 12.10 to 14.04 LTS error
I am trying to upgrade from my ubuntu server from 12.10 to 14.04 only using putty. I dont have a desktop for my server. Please let me know how should I upgrade.
When i write the command
sudo do-...
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Shade effects not working ubuntu 12.10
Apologies if this has been asked elsewhere.
Despite the option still being available in CCSM, shade effects are apparently broken in 12.10
I'm not using the unity plugin (because it still sucks) ...
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How to tweak Unity panel bgcolor in Ubuntu 12.10?
Currently in Ubuntu 12.10 we have very few GTK3 themes upgraded to version 3.6 in addition to the default Ambiance theme.
When you maximize an application window, you have only the toolbar below the ...
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Can't find ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6370 driver for Ubuntu 12.10 64-bit on HP Pavilion DV7-4285dx
I've got an HP Pavilion DV7-4285dx that has switchable graphics between some generic Intel card and the discrete card, an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6370. I'd like to be able to use that ATI card for high ...
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Failure of LAN Driver on Ubuntu 12.10 installed on Toshiba Satelite C850-P5010
I bought a new laptop Toshiba Satelite C850-P5010.After installing Ubuntu 12.10,failed to connect to Internet using an external modem.
I connected the modem (beetel 110TC1) to the LAN port the PC led ...
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inserting page number in Libreoffice [duplicate]
I have created a document in Libreoffice Writer and would like to insert page numbers in the document. I am trying to manually insert the page numbers at each footer. But once i insert a desired page ...
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Set default GPU for switchable ATI/Intel graphics
I am running Quantal using the Catalyst 13.3 ATI driver for Intel HD 4000/ATI HD 7670M setup. I can switch between integrated and dedicated GPU with amdconfig --px-igpu or amdconfig --px-dgpu. Upon ...
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What is the Ethernet driver in Ubuntu 12.10?
I have been asked by the IT people at my work to uninstall and reinstall my Ethernet driver in order to try and fix a connection problem.
When looking in Software Centre, I find those packages when ...
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Software Center Internal Error - Astrill VPN install
Just installed Ubuntu 12.10 today. Downloaded the "astrill-setup-linux.deb" file from the Astrill VPN website after being directed there by tech support. Go to open it and get an "Internal Error" ...
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How to turn off airplane mode?(12.10)
I have a problem get the WiFi to work in Ubuntu 12.10.
When I use gnome network manager it indicates that wireless is disabled by hardware switch while it is not.
In the Network Settings Panel in the ...
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Time tracker for lxde
I have only recently started using lxde. And I am liking it. It is blazing fast, not-at-all resource hungry and just does what I want.
The only thing I am missing is a time tracker tool. I have been ...
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"Depends: ia32-libs-multiarch but it is not installable" - Solution
I noticed this on 12.10 trying to get the Android SDK working. For 64 bit versions, it is required to install:
sudo apt-get install ia32-libs
However, under 64bit 12.10, I got the following error:
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My Wireless Network is not listed [hidden network]
My home wireless network is listed as hidden network and every time I log in, I have to connect it manually. It is not listed in wireless connection list. I can only connect it with selecting "Connect ...
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Add an entry for Ubuntu on Windows 8 boot loader
I have installed Ubuntu 12.10 by creating free space in Windows 8 and then using that space to create 3 partitions, one for SWAP, one for GRUB (mounting point is /boot) and one for the actual OS. I ...
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Can't install wine (or ia32-libs) in Ubuntu 12.10 64 bit
As already pointed out here, people seems to have issues with installing wine in the latest version of Ubuntu. I'm suspecting this only happens with 64 bit users.
For example, when trying to install ...
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How do I customize the home folder launcher in the sidebar?
I'm using Ubuntu 12.10 and for my side bar Home Folder launcher, I want to use different bookmarks. I have my Music, Pictures and Videos on another drive and want the default ones to link to those ...
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I can't extract tar.bz2 file: error message, .h file: permission denied
I'm trying to extract r8101-1.023.00.tar.bz2 file, it's a driver(Linux driver for kernel 3.x and 2.6.x and 2.4.x) from [Realtek.com][realtek]. The fact is I get an error message:
error to open the ...
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Ubuntu desktop is not loading [closed]
I have researched my problem on Google; but, I can not find a fix and I do not know why my desktop is not showing. Only the background wallpaper shows up. I also tried Ctrl-Shift-F1 and removed compiz ...
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Only wallpaper and cursor showing [duplicate]
I searched through a lot of forums and googled in general, but I just can't find the answer. So I will ask here, and am a hopeful of a solution from you folks.
New to Linux and all that, but pretty ...
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Run RDP server on Ubuntu 12.10
What's the best way to run a RDP Server on Ubuntu 12.10?
I'd like to run an RDP server on my Desktop running Ubuntu 12.10 and be able to login from another 12.10 machine using the remote login ...
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weird screen resolution in Ubuntu 12.10
I have Dell 7520 with AMD Raedon 7XXXM graphics card, thankfully, I got to make it work. But the problem now is screen resolution, as I have screen resolution of 1920 X 1080 for 15.6" laptop, which is ...
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Unity missing? Can't see top or side panels [duplicate]
I just removed some effects using ccsm, switched to the AMD proprietary driver, rebooted and after I log in, the unity panel is no longer there. If I hit the windows key or the alt key, nothing ...
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Jack Audio ubuntu 12.10
I used to have Jack Server working with 10.10, 11.04, 11.10 but not 12.04 and now 12.10.
I have installed jackd jackd2 qjackctl surfed many forums and even given advice of how to get jack working, ...
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Ubuntu 12.10 failing to install on Alienware M17x
I would describe myself as quite familiar with Linux and Linux installations and I use Ubuntu every day at work, however I have been completely unable to install 12.10 on my new alienware laptop at ...
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ATI Radeon Mobility X1600 drivers installation
I have just installed Ubuntu 12.10 on my old Macbook Pro 2006. It has a ATI Radeon Mobility X1600 256MB and I would grateful if you could tell me how to install the graphic card drivers.
So far the ...
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Can't get wireless working on 12.10 and Dell latitude d630
Yes, I've looked at several other posts, and other sites trying to figure out what's up, but I've followed the steps, and had no success.
Note that I'm a relative newbie to setting up wireless on ...
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Packard Bell TK11 Wifi not working (Ubuntu 12.10)
Hardware:
Packard Bell EasyNote TK11BZ, BIOS version 1.15
Broadcom BCM43227 802.11 b/n/g
Problem:
Everything works as it should, except the wireless connection. The Wifi device is enabled in the "...
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Install/Remove Language show only English, no other choice
So my question is, when I want to choose other language to install, it shows only English installed (checked), but what I can see in the other posts, there is a list of languages that allows user to ...
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Brightness works with Function (FN) Keys in Lubuntu 12.10 but not Ubuntu 12.10
I have a Toshiba Portege R930 laptop and installed Lubuntu 12.10 through Wubi and then installed the Ubuntu-Desktop package afterwards.
When in Lubuntu, pressing FN+F6 and FN+F7 lowers and increases ...
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Sound Problem in ubuntu 12.10
I upgraded Ubuntu 12.04 to 12.10 the day before yesterday and am using it till now.The weird thing is that only the startup sound comes when I log in,then comes silence.
I tested both Digital Output (...
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Logitech mouse and keyboard on same receiver sometimes not recognized - hard restart necessary [closed]
I have mouse Logitech M505 and keyboard Logitech K340 on same usb wireless receiver. My Ubuntu is up to date.
Problem is that sometimes ubuntu doesn't recognize devices - Lately very often.
I seat in ...
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Ubuntu 12.10 working very slow
My computer is working very slow after installing Ubuntu 12.10 Final.
Before I used to have Ubuntu 11.10 and it is working very fine for me, but after installing Ubuntu 12.10 it makes me very angry, ...
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Download flashplugin-installer Error
I'm getting this error constantly:
Failure to download extra data files
The following packages requested additional data downloads after package installation, but the data could not be downloaded or ...
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