Apple Inc. is a corporation most commonly known for producing the Macintosh, iPod, and iPhone product lines.
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Why don't the Function Key options and play/pause/volume work on a Mac Bluetooth Keyboard?
I am currently running Ubuntu 11.10 with all updates.
I have been using Ubuntu very successfully on my MacBook Pro (5,5) for a few years now. I also have a Apple bluetooth keyboard. On the laptop ...
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Is there any way I can setup AirPort Express from Ubuntu?
Offical source says it's not possible and also couldn't find anything more about setting it up apart from OS X or Windows manuals.
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How can I configure AirPrint to use the photo tray when printing pictures from the iPad [closed]
I followed the steps in the answer to a previous question to setup my printer (HP Photosmart C5280) to be used from the iPad (iOS 4.2.1), which worked fine on Ubuntu 10.04.
Apple claims, that for ...
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Alternative wireless streaming adapter to Apple Airplay/Airport
I'm succesfully streaming my audio to an Apple Airport very easily. I'm considering purchasing a device which enables me to stream my music wirelessly using the network. I would like to stream using ...
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Is there any way to check the battery percentage of Apple wireless peripherals?
I have an Apple Wireless Keyboard and a Magic Trackpad, and I was wondering if there is a way to monitor the battery life remaining/percentage like there is in OSX.
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How can I rip my CDs into Apple Lossless (ALAC)?
I like to keep all my music in a lossless format, so I will never need to rip my CD collection again.
I chose Apple Lossless because it's a format that can be played directly
on my iPod, without ...
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Apple Magic Trackpad freezes when I tap with 3 or more fingers
I bought an Apple Magic Trackpad. The device is working out of the box on Ubuntu 11.04 64bit.
However, when I tap with 3 - or more - fingers the device stops working. It works again if I disconnect ...
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Using the Apple Wireless Keyboard
I borrowed my flatmate's Apple Wireless Keyboard and I want to connect it to my Dell running Ubuntu 11.04 (Unity UI).
I tried various solutions, but I can't even get it to work like a numpad.
Could ...
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How do I get apple remote to work?
I have installed Ubuntu 11.04 on my MacBook and am trying to get the Apple Remote to work with it. Does anyone have a set of instructions that will help me get it to work.
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Ubuntu on MacBook Pro
I've never supported Apple in any way, but they do make incredible hardware. As I've just purchased and got working a nice Apple wireless keyboard (bought second-hand!), I'm curious about the ...
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MacBook Pro (5,3) Keyboard Weirdness
My MacBook Pro (5,3) works almost completely OOTB (with restricted video and WiFi drivers), but I am experiencing some keyboard weirdness.
Specifically to get either (` and ~) or (´ and ¨) I have to ...
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Why isn't iTunes working for me?
I know you are to install iTunes in WINE but when ever I open it an error message appears that says
Apple Application Support was not found.
Apple Application Support is required to run iTunes. ...
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Function keys in Apple Keyboard don't work as expected
I am using an Apple keyboard. To get the default functionality of the function keys, I need to press fn+Function key.
This is quite annoying since I frequently use the function keys for debugging.
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Connect via apple file protocol?
How can I connect to a mac per afp (Apple File Protocol) from Ubuntu as client?
Are there any solutions?
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Is there a way to stream audio/video to an Apple Airplay Device?
Is there a way to stream audio or video to an Apple Airplay device?
I have an Aiprort Express that can play audio, but the same question applies to the Apple TV or any other Airplay device.
It is ...
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The side usb ports don't work on my Apple Wired Keyboard
I'm trying to use my Apple Wired Keyboard's usb ports, however ubuntu refuses to pick up anything and dmesg doesn't tell me anything either.
Many thanks will be appreciated,
Joe
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Apple IIGS emulator?
What is the best quality Apple IIGS emulator for Ubuntu that is relatively easy to install?
I have tried KEGS, but get the following (working without probs on my Windows partition):
Preparing X ...
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Apple MBP 7,1 Color profile xcalib
I have installed Kubuntu 64bit on my MBP 7,1.
After installation I was going through following documentation (screen)
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/MacBookPro7-1/Maverick#Screen
I am confused ...
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How do I do right clicks on iBook G4?
I can't figure out how I allow my iBook to right click in Ubuntu. It's one big button; so, I used to hold Option and click. I'm willing to do that, but I can't figure out how. Unless, of course, I've ...
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Will the MacBook Pro Early 2011 work better with Ubuntu than the Air Late 2010?
I got this late 2010 11" MacBook Air. I'm having issues with NVIDIA graphics, especially with GNOME Shell.
I'm thinking about selling this to switch to the new MacBook Pro, particularly the entry ...
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How can share my printer so that I can use it with Airprint?
How can I set up Ubuntu to share my printer so that I can use it with Airprint ?
Airprint is a system set-up by Apple on iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch)
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Remap MacbookPro Alt and Command keys? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to make keyboard work like OSX System Wide?
I'm using Ubuntu 10.10 on my MacBookPro6.2, and I'd like to remap the following keys:
Right-Alt -> Right-cmd
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Using extra features on Mac & iDevice supported headphones [closed]
I bought some headphones and was wondering if I could find any drivers that could support the mic, the volume buttons, and playlist navigation button.
I am not positive, but the drivers used by the ...
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Cannot type with Apple Bluetooth Keyboard
I am trying to install Ubuntu 10.10 on my iMac, but I cannot type anything in the Who Are You? stage. Is there a way to fix this. I don't own a USB keyboard, so I'm kind of stuck.
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Install Ubuntu on Intel Mac
I've recently taken up a position in an all Mac workshop - We have Intel based Apple machines. Can I dual boot Ubuntu on my machine, if so how?
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Apple G4 733Mhz and 512Mb Ram… Any suggestions on what to use for good performance?
I'd like to install Ubuntu on this little g4 I've found...
I hope to get a better performance than Os X 10.4, is it possible?
I thought about using a server minimal install and then put on it gnome, ...
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Change F key behavior on Apple keyboard
Pressing an F key on an Apple keyboard is taken as a special keypress (pause/play, skip track, etc.). To get it to be an actual F key press, you have to hold 'fn' and press the key. I want to reverse ...
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Ubuntu on PowerBook won't boot [closed]
I have Ubuntu 9 on my PowerBook G4. It was running find for a few weeks but now it won't boot right. I turn the machine on, see a couple lines of gibberish (to me) and then I get a black screen ...
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how to set up a .Mac/MobileMe account in Evolution?
What settings are necessary for setting up a .Mac account? At the VERY least for mail but would like calendars as well if its even a possibility.
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How do I install Ubuntu on an iMac 27"?
I have a beautiful 27" iMac. I would like to run Ubuntu on it natively, dual-booting with OS X.
I have rEFIt installed, and I can boot into the Ubuntu 10.10 CD, kind of. Here's what happens:
I ...
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How to reinstall or recover GRUB/MBR on an Intel Mac?
I'm on a triple boot MacBook (OSX, Ubuntu, Windows). Windows started misbehaving and needed to be re-installed (as it often does). After reinstalling windows, the MBR now points to Windows directly ...
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How do I get the Apple Wireless Keyboard Working in 10.10?
So I've gone and bought a Magic Mouse and Apple Wireless Non-Numeric Keyboard.
The magic mouse worked out-of-the-box almost perfectly, except for the forward/back gesture which still isn't ...
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Apple Aluminum USB Keyboard, switching buttons - problem with german layout (not the command/ctrl keys)
I am stuck with that keyboard, unfortunately, the ^ and < are switched. Makes it hard for me to write code.
The < right now is next to 1 and the ^ is next to the Y. I want them switched back to ...
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Can I use the Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter?
If I get an Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter, will Ubuntu be able to use it?
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How to make keyboard work like OSX System Wide?
I switch back and forth between two computers constantly:
OSX Snow Leopard
Ubuntu 10.10
I'd like to be able to make Ubuntu use the same keyboard shortcuts as OSX System Wide, for the following ...
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Mac mini 4,1 only shows 1 CPU
I'm running Ubuntu 10.10 Desktop x86_64 on a Mac mini 4.1 and it looks like I can only use one CPU core. It looks like the kernel supports SMP. I wish I could tell you whether it worked with Lucid, ...
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Ubuntu Apps to match Apple's OS X Lion?
I'm writing a post about how the software updates Apple sent out have been on Ubuntu (and other Linux distros) for ages (like the app store and the new "Mission Control" feature) from here: ...
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How can I install Ubuntu on an iPad?
I'd love to install Ubuntu as a standard standalone on my ipad, is there any way to do so?
