Questions tagged [14.04]
Questions specific to 14.04 are no longer supported here and are supposed to be closed as off-topic. Fifth LTS (Long Term Support) release of Ubuntu, code-named "Trusty Tahr". Released on 17th April, 2014 and has reached its End Of Life (EOL) in April 2019.
20,405
questions
1
vote
0
answers
105
views
how can I unsecure Xampp in ubuntu?
when I access my IP in some other computer it requires username and password , I want no such type of security I want direct access to my xampp, phpmyadmin directory in any computer in same network.
I'...
2
votes
0
answers
906
views
Mirroring screen -> resolution problem
I have a ASUS N53S laptop, it has a 1920*1080 resolution build in screen. If it matters: GPU is Nvidia GeForce GT 550M. It has a VGA port which I don't/rarely use and a HDMI port.
In my HDMI port I ...
1
vote
1
answer
411
views
find photos shot by a certain type of camera via terminal
I have a huge collections of photos shot with different cameras on my computer. Now, I would like to find all photos which has been shot with a certain camera via the terminal.
I think it should be ...
5
votes
1
answer
11k
views
How much RAM will 14.04 need? [duplicate]
How much RAM would Ubuntu 14.04 need?
(Usage: A bit of pictureprocessing, maybe an IP-Camera Stream, ordinary officework, simplecv, some Torrentdownloading).
Is 4GB or 8GB better suited for me?
0
votes
1
answer
9k
views
Setting up DHCP server - fail to start/stop it
I am following this guide.
I am completely new to Ubuntu, working on 14.04 LTS.
When I reach the last step before dealing with Kerrighed (half way through the tutorial), I try to start my DHCP server ...
0
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Compile qemu-kvm, kvm - how?
I am using ubuntu 14.04 64 bits and am trying to build kvm - here is what i did according to many messages I saw on this same topic.
git clone https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/virt/kvm/qemu-kvm.git
...
2
votes
1
answer
17k
views
How much diskspace do I need for Ubuntu 14.04?
I intend to get myself a new mini-pc with a single SSD. How much diskpace will Ubuntu 14.04 need?
Is it recommendable to get two seperate disks?
I have following models in mind:
Shuttle XS35V4
...
7
votes
1
answer
6k
views
How do I stop the screen from fading out and powering off, on lock-screen?
In the office, when I leave my computer, ie. to fetch some coffee, I press Super+L and activate the lock-screen.
This results in the screens fading to black, and subsequently turning off. While this ...
7
votes
4
answers
29k
views
Which time server is used by Ubuntu?
What is the URL of the timer server used by Ubuntu?
The settings page just shows the radio option "Automatically from Internet", but it does not show the actual server URL, like in WIndows.
1
vote
1
answer
798
views
Netflix-desktop app no longer exists in 14.04
After a fresh install of 14.04 I cannot get the netflix-desktop app. I type in the proper code and I get "E: Unable to Locate Package netflix-desktop". Is it no longer available? Thank you.
21
votes
7
answers
57k
views
Ctrl-Alt-T stopped working - Ubuntu 14.04
This happens now and then and after a restart it works. No clue as to what causes this. When this happened earlier I would search for Terminal in Dash and launch. But today, even that does not work.
...
3
votes
0
answers
670
views
ubuntu uvcvideo integrated camera disconnects
I have Acer V3-771g laptop with Ubuntu 14.04 LTS installed and I have the following issue with the integrated webcam (it's uvcvideo):
When I'm trying to enable camera via skype/google+/cheese I see ...
0
votes
2
answers
166
views
I have downloaded Ubuntu 14.04 and burned it onto a disk, it's an ISO file.. will it boot from disk? [duplicate]
I downloaded the .ISO file from the Ubuntu website, burned it to a [dvd] disc and before I wipe Windows (I don't have a spare Windows disc) I want to know will it boot from the disk?
64
votes
1
answer
237k
views
VBox on 14.04: Kernel driver not installed (rc=-1908) [duplicate]
Kernel driver not installed (rc=-1908)
The VirtualBox Linux kernel driver (vboxdrv) is either not loaded or
there is a permission problem with /dev/vboxdrv. Please reinstall the
kernel module ...
1
vote
3
answers
20k
views
how to install xrdp on ubuntu 14.04 (trusty)?
I have tried to install xrdp on Ubuntu using apt-get install xrdp, but have run into issues similar to other users such as listed in these posts:
ubuntu 14.04 xrdp grey
No login box for xrdp
Blank ...
2
votes
1
answer
6k
views
How to speed up Ubuntu 14.04 in VirtualBox 4.3.10 [duplicate]
My virtualbox running ubuntu 14.04 but seep is very slow.
Virtualbox: 4.3.10
Ubuntu: 14.04
Virtualbox addon: 4.3.10
I have tried suggestion from post: Why does a Ubuntu guest in VirtualBox run very, ...
0
votes
1
answer
76
views
How to enter setup Ubuntu 14.04
After installing Ubuntu 14.04 on my Dell M5030 laptop as a dual boot with Windows 7, I do not get an opportunity to enter setup. The computer on a cold start or on a warm reboot goes directly to the ...
-1
votes
2
answers
2k
views
Is it safe to install ubuntu in legacy mode?
I think i installed windows with UEFI but either way i want windows gone. I am currently using ubuntu 14.04 LTS from a live usb. When I try to boot in UEFI mode I get a black screen and when I hit "...
1
vote
1
answer
2k
views
Ubuntu 14.04 - Network card not showing up
My network card isn't showing up when I run ifconfig or iwconfig, but it shows up when I run
lspci -nn | grep 0280
1
vote
0
answers
2k
views
Dual Boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu 14.04 Problems
I have been looking into dual booting Ubuntu 14.04 64 bit with Windows 7 Professional 64 bit and have been running into issues with Ubuntu's installer not detecting the Windows 7 installation. Here ...
2
votes
1
answer
268
views
Weird Arabic notification on login
I don't speak Arabic and neither have I installed anything related to Arabic,
but on login I get this strange notification:
What could be the cause and how do I get rid of it? (Also, what does it say?...
0
votes
1
answer
183
views
Ubuntu 14.04 Won't boot
I have been trying to install Ubuntu for some time but it won't boot at all. I followed the instructions on the Ubuntu website to make a bootable USB drive (I used Pen-Drive-Linux ). Then I changed ...
4
votes
1
answer
999
views
libdvdcss2 install-cs.sh not completing on PowerPC Mac (or other achitectures besides x86)
Did an install of Lubuntu 12.04 a few days ago, and managed to get libdvdcss2 installed - all good, then I mucked up the installation because I'm a noob, and could no longer install Libdvdcss2. So, ...
4
votes
1
answer
3k
views
Disabling constant RTS and DTR on Serial to usb adapter
I am using a Prolific PL 2303 serial to usb adapter and am using Ubuntu 14.04. The problem I am having is when the USB to serial adapter is connected, RTS and DTR are constantly on. This is a ...
1
vote
1
answer
956
views
14.04 LTS on HP EliteBook 8740w with NVIDIA and DreamColor [duplicate]
I have been running Ubuntu 13.04 for quite some time and though I would upgrade to 14.04 LTS as I also wanted to migrate to a larger SSD disk.
In the past it was tricky to install Ubuntu because the ...
0
votes
2
answers
77
views
Why bash files are not executed?
Why bash are not executed when I double click on them?
They are executable but they are not executed. Instead they are opened with gedit.
1
vote
0
answers
380
views
Ubuntu 14.04LTS - Hotkeys don't work unless an application is open
This is a strange one for you all!
I'm using Ubuntu 14.04LTS and I have Guake Terminal installed which has a hotkey to make it pop open on the screen when I press F12. This stopped working a few days ...
0
votes
2
answers
169
views
I want to know if I can have two music libraries
Is there a way that I can have two media players like banshee with their own library,so that I can import new mp3's without affecting the music which is in my music library which is already sorted?
14
votes
3
answers
47k
views
Ubuntu 14.04 Desktop under Windows 8.1 Hyper-V
Is it possibly to speed up the graphics of Ubuntu 14.04 Desktop under Windows 8.1 Hyper-V anyhow?
I've already decreased the screen resolution and disabled the COMPIZ video effects, but it's still ...
0
votes
2
answers
3k
views
SAMBA in UBUNTU 14.04
I have a small home network consisting of UBUNTU 12 and 14 and Win XP. I was using samba well for local file and print share.
Until I upgraded to 14.04. Now nothing works. I have read all these ...
1
vote
7
answers
16k
views
Configure WIreless Hotspot Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty
I would like to turn my laptop (Ubuntu 14.04 - Trusty) into a wireless hotspot.
So i linked my laptop to my router with an Ethernet cable, I went into System settings > Network > Wireless. I selected ...
1
vote
2
answers
14k
views
cat command replace text Linux shell script
I have shell script file. In there is code like: <tag>port:8080</tag>.
I want to replace this code line with another code line: <tag>port:3128</tag>.
How do I do that?
I used ...
1
vote
1
answer
377
views
Hide a particular account from user accounts
How to hide a particular administrator account from user accounts in system settings? I need it for security reasons. Is it possible?
0
votes
1
answer
10k
views
Unable to locate package kubuntu-plasma5-desktop on 14.04
I am attempting to install kubuntu-plasma5-desktop on Kubuntu 14.04 amd64, following these instructions
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:neon/kf5
sudo apt update
sudo apt install project-neon5-session ...
0
votes
2
answers
149
views
Not every feature supported in lubuntu interface
I've been using LXDE for a month and newly I've realised that not every option included in LXDE interface.
for example, when I start ubuntu with default unity interface, everything is normal. but ...
0
votes
1
answer
787
views
Installing NVIDIA Drivers to 14.04? [duplicate]
I am running a Samsung Chronos 7 with an NVIDIA Geforce GT 640m graphics card. I would like to utilize this graphics card so that I may use my computer for various computer games. Previously, when I ...
19
votes
2
answers
34k
views
How to migrate(change) from Ubuntu desktop to Ubuntu Server?
I am using Ubuntu 14.04 LTS desktop version, I would like to use Ubuntu 14.04 Server.
Is it possible to migrate (change) from Ubuntu desktop to Ubuntu server without losing data from my system?
5
votes
1
answer
3k
views
How can I start to debug external displays not being detected?
I'm running 14.04 on a HP ProBook 650. It has the built in graphics card and standalone;
Integrated: Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Discrete: AMD RadeonTM HD 8 8750M (128-bit) w/1 GB GDDR5
On a fresh ...
1
vote
1
answer
500
views
Laptop fan speed too low when not docked
I'm using Ubuntu 14.04 on my laptop and things are great except that it gets quite hot sometimes. I'm using sensors (lm-sensors) to report temperature and fan speed. I run a Thinkpad T430s with Ivy ...
0
votes
2
answers
3k
views
Ubuntu 14.04 Windows 8.1 Grub Crashes Install
I've been trying for days to get Ubuntu 14.04 dual booted on my Windows 8 preinstalled laptop with UEFI. My laptop is a Dell Inspiron 15R 5537.
I followed a tutorial that had me disable fast start up,...
7
votes
1
answer
20k
views
No Alt + Tab in 14.04 Gnome Flashback session?
I've just upgraded to 14.04 and installed the Gnome Flashback Session. However, Alt + Tab doesn't bring up an application switcher. I've tried Compiz Config Settings Manager, but there are no ...
1
vote
0
answers
496
views
Incorrect Magic Mouse battery status
I'm running 14.04 LTS on a MacBookPro1,1. I'm running blueman 1.23-git201403102151-1ubuntu1, and though my Magic Mouse is working fine, my system seems to think that its battery level is 0%. How can I ...
1
vote
1
answer
73
views
Which files in home directory should not be shared between machines
I have two machines running the same version of Ubuntu (currently 14.04 64-bit); one is a desktop and one is a laptop. The processors, graphics cards, and screen resolutions of the two machines are ...
1
vote
2
answers
2k
views
Ubuntu 14.04 No Sound from Speaker
This appears to be a popular topic recently so appologies for only adding to it.
I have recently dual booted a Dell Inspiron 7000 series with Ubuntu 14.04. The sound initially worked but after some ...
1
vote
1
answer
570
views
Trouble Installing Ubuntu 14.04 on MacBook
So I had Ubuntu 14.04 installed on my Lenovo laptop. It worked perfectly but screen resolution was terrible so I wanted to use it on my old 2009 unibody MacBook. I transferred the SSD hard drive ...
2
votes
2
answers
11k
views
Gave up waiting for root device 14.04
There are a lot of answers and tutorials how to fix this but I was not able to apply any of the solutions in my case.
Here is my situation:
I have perfectly working Ubuntu 12.04
I have installed ...
2
votes
1
answer
16k
views
Using rss in Qbittorrent
How to make qbittorent download episode as soon as it's out there? what are rss rules for instance? I'm kinda lost on that section
I don't want to download previous episodes, otherwise I'll end up ...
0
votes
1
answer
263
views
Ubuntu 14.04 grinding to a halt - found this command and it seems to help, what is it?
As title says, laptop was grinding to a halt after a period of time. I have the system monitor running and it seems to show memory use getting higher and higher. I had a look around and found this ...
1
vote
1
answer
1k
views
How can I make Rythmbox (or Banshee) scan a specific directory for .is_audio_player
I would like to configure (or cheat) Rhythmbox to treat an arbitrary directory (network share), so that I can automatically use it to send my music there (and convert it to suitable formats using ....
6
votes
2
answers
61k
views
How to downgrade PHP from 5.5.9 to 5.4 in Ubuntu 14.04 (Installed with LAMP)
I need to downgrade my PHP version from 5.5.9 to 5.4 (using Ubuntu 14.04), because I have a code that's using mySQL (which is deprecated in 5.5.9), and I cannot change that code. Is there a way to do ...