This version of Ubuntu, code-named Quantal Quetzal, was released on October 18, 2012. You should only use this tag if your question is hardware- or version-specific.
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How do I partition my hard drive to manually install Ubuntu 12.10 alongside Windows 8?
I have a Windows 7 machine I upgraded to Windows 8, so as a result I have BIOS and not UEFI. I attempted to install Ubuntu 12.10 alongside Windows 8 yesterday, and accidentally used wubi without ...
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Ubuntu 12.10 Unity not starting after 11/04 update
After this Thursday updates when I login to my account Unity wont start anymore.
I have a pic of the how the system starts:
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/2822/screenshotfrom201304131.png
And ...
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A Practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux [duplicate]
How would you search the entire filesystem for a file named today.odt?
Also can you please tell me what page number this question is found in the book Ubuntu Linux.
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Permission errors while using Mythtv and Transmission
I recently installed a 3T hdd and this is were all my problems started. It is partitioned as GPT and ext4. Mythtv and Transmission have the same problem, can't write to drive, I have tried everything ...
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Multiple sound outputs with hdmi and speakers. It is possible? [Ubuntu 12.10] [duplicate]
There is a way to configure a simultaneous output from hdmi and speakers sound?
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NVIDIA GT430M LE on Sony SVS13 not working on Ubuntu 12.10
I'm having some trouble getting the Nvidia drivers to work properly on Ubuntu 12.10. My pc is a sony svs13 that comes with an integrated intel HD graphics and a dedicated Nvidia GT 430M LE. I have ...
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Cannot log into Ubuntu after installation [duplicate]
I have Dell Inspiron 15R Special edition (7520) lap with windows 7 installed. I installed Ubuntu 12.10 in a separate partition. After installation it restarts but no grub shown. It directly log into ...
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ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5400 Series drivers for Ubuntu 12.10
I tried to install ATI binary X.Org driver for my graphic card(ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5400 Series) in Ubuntu 12.10 but it didn't work. After some googling I found that the latest drivers are not ...
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Software centre installations error message of soughts
I have been trying to install software from software centre.
I get a message "Requires installation of untrusted packages", when I "repair" it does not continue with the installation.
Why is this ...
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Replace ubuntu boot menu (iMac)
I have a 21.5" iMac (Intel based), and I recently installed Ubuntu on a 90GB partition. After I installed Ubuntu, I noticed that whenever i boot my machine I get GRUB where I can select my OS (Mac or ...
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How to setup SSH VPN in Network Manager?
I am using 12.10 and I want to setup SSH VPN via GUI in Network Manager,
But it has only pptp and no other types to select. How can I fix it? any packages I need to install?
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Problem with network connection
Yesterday I installed the latest version of Ubuntu on an old working computer (At.XP2200/32bit). Unfortunately, the network connection of the PC is not working and I have no clue why.
During the ...
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12.10 Running slowly
I'm new to Ubuntu and have installed 12.10 on a laptop that previously had Windows Vista. I installed 12.10 choosing to use the whole C: drive - so in at the deep end! However, 12.10 runs with a 4 or ...
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Why can't GChemPaint import mol files?
I'm trying to import a mol file into GChemPaint 0.12.10 on the platform 32 bit 12.10 but whenever I do it crashes before I can even see the molecule I've imported in the mol file. I have tried ...
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how to make iphone as a mouse via bluetooth
Ubuntu 12.10, Bluetooth 2.0
I'm looking for a way to use my iphone as a mouse using bluetooth connection. It's already and certainly work when I'm using Mac or Windows. The reason why I want to use ...
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HL2240 Printer over samba
I'm having a bit of trouble with a samba printer. I have the drivers installed, by following these instructions:
Printer Instructions
sudo apt-get remove --purge cups
sudo apt-get install cups
sudo ...
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Ubuntu 12.10 can't detect new hard drive
So I was creating a partition table on my brand new Seagate 3TB HDD when a short power outage hit. Now, Ubuntu won't detect that the hard drive is their; it doesn't show up in gparted or fdisk -l.
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Windows filesystems on Ubuntu
I currently have 2 hard drives, 1 running my Windows OS and all my applications, and another for saving all my chunky media files.
If I was to wipe my hard drive which holds Windows and install ...
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What are all these “Untitled Window” icons in launcher and how do I get rid of them?
They just showed up this afternoon.
Currently running applications (off the top of my head):
Chrome
Skype
PHPStorm
Pandora
XChat
Terminal
Dropbox
Conky
Vagrant (1 VM running)
Terminal
I quit ...
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How to get old options back in Nautilus's “Connect to server” window?
I just installed Ubuntu 12.10 with GNOME 3.6 Classic. When I try to use Places -> Connect to server, I get a window missing all the options I was used to in Ubuntu 11.10 (such as SSH).
I can only ...
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overheating in ubuntu but not in windows
my sensors show 70°C coretemp. (sometimes up to 80°C)
lm-sensors sudo sensors-detect yesyes...:
Client found at address 0x50
Probing for `Analog Devices ADM1033'... No
Probing ...
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bumblebee with nvidia-exxperimental-310 primus: failed to load any of the libraries
I have a dell inspirion 5720 with Intel HD 4000 with Nvidia GT 630M, running ubuntu 12.10 64bit.
I installed bumblebee first, and worked, after that primus, and it worked again.
After that I ...
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Ubuntu 12.10 flickering with AMD Radeon HD 6625M
I let my the software update update the kernel. but when it restarted, it started to flicker and flash the screen. I can only hear the login screen sound. I can restore this by selecting the old ...
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Does Ubuntu 12.10 support multipoint GRE?
I have a question here about GRE on Ubuntu 12.10. I am trying to create IP-to-IP tunnels between hosts (A to B, C, D).
Host A is the server
Host B, C, D are the client.
use pointopoint, I have to ...
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Wubi install works but clean install hangs
I did a wubi install of ubuntu 12.10 on my Windows 8 PC. It installed flawlessly however it was running a little to slow so I decided to wipe win8 completely and try a clean install of Ubuntu 12.10 ...
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VMware Player 5.0.2 slowness after Ubuntu 12.10 upgrade
I'm experiencing a frequent slowness/hanging on some virtual machines guests after upgrade to Ubuntu 12.10. I was using the same VMs with Ubuntu 12.04 / VMware Player version with no slowness/hanging.
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wubi and old computer
ubuntu 12.10. x32.
old computer (msi 865pe neo)
2 hard disks. 1st - 80 Gb with Win XP (ata channel, 3 parts C (main, active) ,D(logical),E(system))
2nd - 500 Gb (Sata channel, 2 parts F(100gb, free), ...
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Wireless not working/unavailable on HP PAVILION 15 SLEEKBOOK
Just installed Ubuntu 12.10 on the HP PAVILION 15 SLEEKBOOK, and there is no wireless network icon in the top corner, also running in terminal rfkill list all the following appears,
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How do I reorder buttons in the window-list (taskbar) via drag and drop?
I switched from GNOME2 to XFCE and miss the feature to re-arrange the window buttons in the taskbar (window list).
How can I make it working?
I use Xubuntu 12.10.
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Ubuntu 12.10 installer doesn't recognise Windows 8 partition on Toshiba C850 Laptop
I purchased a Toshiba C850 Laptop and I'm trying to install the 64 Bit version of Ubuntu 12.10 alongside Windows 8, allowing me to dual boot.
I burnt a Ubuntu 12.10 DVD, disabled Secure Boot on the ...
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Cannot restart GUI in Ubuntu 12.10
After removing guest account using these instructions. I cannot restart GUI, after restarting the computer. Instead it says that I need to configure the GUI settings myself. Then when I click:
Run ...
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Is it possible to recuperate a file overwritten by Ubuntu One?
I had an .odt file which was synced via Ubuntu One. I made changes on the file on my Ubuntu Computer. To check whether the file was synced I opened it on my Windows computer. It was not synced, but ...
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Screen and webcam recording with nvidia-bumblebee
I wish to record my desktop or my Game session in Linux with webcam if possible. For windows I use OBS, but until it comes out, i need to find other means.
I looked at Recordmydesktop, and kazam ut ...
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how to solve “/lib/modules/3.5.0-17-generic/build: no such file or directory” error
I installed ubuntu 12.10 64 bit on my desktop HP Elite 7500, but I have no ethernet connection. I have an Atheros ethernet card is. I have downloaded drivers to install. I extracted files. When I try ...
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making wireless work in ubuntu12.10
I installed ubuntu12.10 on a win8 lappy. But the wireless does not seem to work.
Here are some of the details that you might be interested in. So as of now my machine is in a state where I can't ...
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Can not find any Bluetooth devices from my Dell laptop (Ubuntu 12.10)
I am trying to pair my phone with my Dell Inspiron laptop but the bluetooth wizard does not find any device. I also tried with my bluetooth speakers and nothing.
rfkill list all
shows:
1: phy0: ...
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Ubuntu completly ignores my xorg.d settings
I've talked about my laptop's touchpad elsewhere...
Given its touchpad position and configuration you trigger the secondary and terciary click while typing as they are bound to the Left Top and ...
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AR8161 No connection, please help [closed]
I have a dual boot machine. When I am in windows both my wired and wireless connections work, I prefer to use my wired connection on this particular machine.
When I boot into ubuntu 12.10 I am unable ...
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How do put two operating systems on one DVD-R? [duplicate]
How would I go about installing Ubuntu 32 and 64 bit 12.10 on the same disk? I would really like to do this if you could help. I'm on Ubuntu 12.10 64bit ATM if that helps.
Edit: What I meant was ...
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Black screen, can't install
Had a quick look around on here and around the web but I haven't been able to fix my problem yet.
I recently bought a new laptop with windows 8 pre installed on it but I want to be able to dual boot ...
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Are 64 bit releases for 12.04 or 12.10?
Where do I obtain 64 bit 12.04 & 12.10?
My computer is 64 bit.
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How to download apps and install them on another machine [duplicate]
I would like to install a program on another Ubuntu machine that does not have internet access. Is there a place that i can download Debian files, or can i copy some files out of my file system or ...
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QuickSynergy Auto-Start on Ubuntu 12.10
I'm pretty new to the Ubuntu world, I've used it as at a workplace before but never personally on my home computer, but I felt it was time for a change. I run Windows 8 on my laptop and Ubuntu 12.10 ...
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Uninstall WPS Office for Linux?
I have installed WPS office from the omg ubuntu website but my problem was it had to many crashes and is in chinese. In the software center, all it says is reinstall, not remove. Is there any way I ...
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How can instantaneously extract text from a screen area using OCR tools?
In Ubuntu 12.10, if I type
gnome-screenshot -a | tesseract output
it returns:
** Message: Unable to use GNOME Shell's builtin screenshot interface, resorting to fallback X11.
How can I select a ...
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How to get xfce4-sensors plugin to show HDD temperature in XFCE panel?
I am running Xubuntu 12.10 in my laptop and I would like to monitor the CPU and HDD temperatures. I have installed lm-sensors, hddtemp and xfce4-sensors-plugin and added the widget into the XFCE ...
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Mirror Files and Documents from Windows machine to Ubuntu in Virtualbox
Ok, so I have a machine with a dual boot installed (Windows 8 and Ubuntu 12.10). They are on separate hard drives. I already have Virtualbox set up to boot from the linux physical hard drive (Windows ...
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13.04 - Fn volume keys not working on Dell Inspiron 1470
I'm using a Dell Inspiron 1470, and eversince I updated to 13.04, none of the Fn keys are working, except for brightness and WiFi.
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Setting Welcome Sound in Ubuntu 12.10
Can anyone help me to set a welcome sound in my laptop when operating system starts and ready to operate.
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Blinking dashes on top of unity
There are a bunch of dashes like this at the top of the screen. I'm not sure how to even begin identifying what is causing this. Here are some of the things that I've noticed.
I can't use ...
