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How do I find out where are command line commands installed? [duplicate]
I just installed apt-get install a few commands, but where are these things saved?
thanks
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Terminal Vim no longer starts after upgrading from 12.04 -> 12.10 -> 13.04: undefined symbol: init_hashlib
When I attempt to run Vim from a terminal, I get the following error:
vim: symbol lookup error: vim: undefined symbol: init_hashlib
I did some searching and the general consensus is that this is ...
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Term for “Modified (by you or by a script) since installation.” dialogue?
Sometimes I see the following dialog.
Configuration file `/etc/...'
==> Modified (by you or by a script) since installation.
==> Package distributor has shipped an updated version.
What ...
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When trying to install FirstClass, it asks for the packages libqt3-mt|libqt3c102-mt but for some reason I can't install those?
I am quite new to Ubuntu so I don't really now what I'm doing wrong, maybe someone can help me?
I wanted to install FirstClass but then it gave me an error that the packages libqt3-mt|libqt3c102-mt ...
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Unable to update by sudo apt-get update in the terminal [duplicate]
john:~$ sudo apt-get update
E: Type 'ain' is not known on line 3 in source list /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ferramroberto-filezilla-oneiric.list
E: The list of sources could not be read.
when I run ...
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`libqapt-runtime' contains empty filename error while updating
Whenever I try to update Ubuntu 12.10, it always gets interrupted by this error:
files list file for package `libqapt-runtime' contains empty filename
I have tried to install with apt-get as well ...
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Package error making it unable to install anything in 12.10
The other day I was trying out different desktop environments, like Pantheon, Gnome, etc.
But when I was trying to install Pantheon/Elementary Shell, it came up with an error, I ignored it thinking ...
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Any alternative to install -f?
While installing dropbox from the repositories, my laptop ran out of power, and so the system went into a broken state. When I rebooted, I tried two methods to set it right. One was
sudo dpkg ...
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Unable to locate package bitcoin [duplicate]
I have added the official ppa:bitcoin/bitcoin to my software sources and have done sudo apt-get update, but every time I try sudo apt-get install bitcoin this error pops up.:
E: Unable to locate ...
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Can I specify packages to be upgraded?
Can I choose which packages I want to upgrade with apt?
Using apt-get upgrade upgrades all packages, not just some of them.
Using apt-get install package doesn't upgrade some by me required packages ...
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Will Ubuntu Phone and Tablet have Bash?
Will the Ubuntu for phone and tablet have the staple software suite installed, such as the Terminal etc? Will updates be possible using apt-get? In short will Ubuntu be Ubuntu?
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How to move a file between deb packages?
For example, imagine we have two packages: banana.deb and banana-common.deb. Inside banana.deb, we have some file banana.data, that is quite big and changes rarely. Both packages are currently at ...
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Can't install Spotify for Ubuntu 12.10
As the title says, I can't install spotify. I've googled for answers but nothing was relevant to the case. Another problem is that I can't install wine (so I have to install Spotify through Terminal). ...
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Reading package list takes forever
I've been trying to update my stuff on my machine, and it seems like it can't read my package list. It seems like every time i do the sudo apt-get install *something* && sudo apt-get update it ...
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What to do about error/failed to fetch after update/upgrade attempt? [duplicate]
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How can I fix a 404 Error using a PPA?
I'm new to Linux and hardly have my feet wet. I don't understand what these errors are trying to tell me or what I am supposed to ...
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How to tell which packages are available to install using apt-get?
Using Ubuntu Software Center I can perform a search on an approximate package name and get the matching packages list to select from.
If I work on a remote machine via ssh (i.e. command line only), ...
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How to continue with this installation in terminal [duplicate]
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License agreement won’t go from terminal
I have Ubuntu 12.04 installed and after I have given a command, I get the following
Configuring ttf-mscorefonts-installer. ...
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How to fix “no installation candidate” error installing pessulus on Ubuntu 12.10?
How can I install pessulus on Ubuntu 12.10? We are currently upgrading hardware and Ubuntu 12.10 supports the multi-touch screen that we're about to use.
When I enter the command apt-get install ...
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What is the Difference Between `apt-get purge` and `apt-get remove`? [duplicate]
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What is the correct way to completely remove an application?
Is there any difference between
sudo apt-get purge <package-name>
and
sudo apt-get remove ...
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Change software sources from the command line
When I want to change the mirror I am using for updates, I can open the Software Centre, and go to Edit->Software Sources, and from there select another server.
This then goes through my ...
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Is there a way to make “apt://” URLs always open in the terminal
I would like to be able to install stuff straight from apps.ubuntu.com, but the software center takes a long time to load up and install stuff. Is there a way to set "apt" URIs to open up in the ...
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How to reinstall programm without removing it? All programms? Resetting configs?
How to reinstall programm without removing it?
All programms?
Resetting configs?
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How to get a list of files for a package I haven't installed yet?
apt-cache search returns list of available packages. In my case I would like to look at the list of files that would be installed on my PC in case I install the package usb-creator-gtk.
Something ...
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How do I pause/resume download and install from terminal?
I mostly use terminal for installation of programs (as does mostly everybody). However, at times (particularly when I have low battery and no charger wire OR more importantly, when installer file is ...
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What's the caret mean in apt-get?
I'm seeing various instructions around the interwebs that request that you install something like:
apt-get install lamp-server^
With the oddball caret in the command. This isn't anything I know ...
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What is the name of the application to find automatically the package to install?
I would like to know what is the name of the Ubuntu package that finds out for us on the terminal what package to install.
As an example, imagine that I don't have gparted installed. I just open the ...
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Problem bash completion apt-get 12.10
I've got an annoying problem with completion and sudo apt-get.
To give an example:
$ sudo apt-get in[Tab][Tab]
in intel_bios_reader
includeres ...
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apt-get install not working
sudo apt-get install <anything> is not working in my terminal
Whenever i try doing it, it displays the following error message:-
Err http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ precise-updates/main ...
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Windows 7 and Ubuntu 12.04 start up problems
I have Windows 7.I tried to install ubuntu and the installation was almost over when an error message popped up and the installation failed. Then i rebooted the computer but the computer wont start. A ...
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Where is “apt-cache search”?
Wish to search apt repositories with CLI tool. Did that in the past with:
apt-cache search <search_term>
Don't find apt-cache package:
# apt-get install apt-cache
Reading package lists... ...
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Can't Install anything via terminal in 12.04
Note i am running off an 8GB usb with 4gb persistence enabled, no its not because of this because yesterday i had it all setup and working with everything downloading properly, then i made a new user ...
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Why is the “apt” command not found?
sudo: apt :command not found
What does this error mean? The apt command is not working, and I've lost the Software Center.
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Cannot use apt-get with the parameter --configure [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Every attempts of installation returns error code (1)
$ sudo apt-get purge capiutils drdsl
Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree
Reading state ...
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How do I find add-ons for packages when using the command line?
My question is a little bit different from others already asked, I guess. I've already searched for answers, but I didn't find anything related.
For example, I've always installed K3B via Terminal ...
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Lubuntu: apt-get gives errors such as “keysafe: package not found”?
When I install a program in terminal with apt-get or apt-fast I get messages like these:
keysafe: package not found
genesis: package not found
xdx: package not found
omaque: package not found
...
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Between SynPackManager, Update Manager, and apt-get, which is the healthiest for my system?
I've been bouncing a lot between a few different update methods to see which I prefer the most, and I was wondering which of these is the 'healthiest' for the system, or what your preferred update ...
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How do I list uninstalled but recommended packages?
How do I list the packages that are recommended by my current set of installed packages, but for whatever reason weren't installed?
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If I download a package through apt-get on one machine and install on another, can I upgrade later?
I have a machine that does not have an internet connection and I need to download a few packages to it.
I can use apt-get download xxx to get the package, but, if I ever connect this machine to the ...
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How to install apt packages?
I'm running Ubuntu 11.04 machine. I had accidentally removed Python2.7.2 which I've sorted now, GUI is running and all other commands like easy_install, pip are working.
But when I type any apt ...
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How to reject an EULA when installing packages with apt?
I wanted to install ubuntu-restricted-extras with apt, but they include ttf-mscorefonts-installer, for which I must accept an EULA license. I don’t want to, but I can't find a way to reject it. There ...
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What do I do when I see this in Terminal? Please refer to picture in description [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I accept the agreement in a terminal, like for ttf-mscorefonts-installer?
Well, I have been using the apt-get install command to download multiple piees of ...
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“Could not resolve” error using apt-get on 11.10
I am new to Linux and want to run an assembly language program using Ubuntu 11.10. The installation failed showing the following message:
Reading package lists… Done
Building dependency tree
Reading ...
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No video skype found
I've been looking for Skype for Ubuntu 12.04 and all I can do with the downloads I've found is Skype without video call, just voice call. Please help.
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How do I upgrade 'wicd' to the latest version?
Tried sudo apt-get upgrade wicd, but it gave an error: http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome...404 Not Found
Why is it looking for google chrome???
How to upgrade Wicd to latest version?
Also tried the ...
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Is there a way to run an update and upgrade in one command?
So, is it possible to update and upgrade without running:
sudo aptitude update && sudo aptitude upgrade
Meaning, is there one command that can do both?
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How do I search for available packages from the command-line?
I have successfully installed some packages using the command line 'sudo apt-get install ...' when I have known in advance that those packages are available. But how can I search for or get a list of ...
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How can I get add-apt-repository to work?
Whenever I try to add a repository via the command line, I get the following error message:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/usr/bin/add-apt-repository", line 125, in <module>
...
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How do I insert a line at the top of a text file using the command line?
I want to insert text at the top of an already existing file. How can I achieve this. I tried echo and tee but was not successful.
I was trying to insert repo line at the top of sources.list file ...
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Can I automate updating/upgrading with sudo in this way?
Please consider this code:
alias fast='echo "password" | sudo -S apt-get update && sudo -S apt-get upgrade'
I have not yet had a problem using it but is it possible that if the first step, ...
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How do “apt-get clean” and “apt-get clean all” differ?
What, if anything, is the difference between this command:
sudo apt-get clean
And this command:
sudo apt-get clean all
On my Lubuntu 12.04 system, simulating these commands reveals their ...
