Questions tagged [bug-reporting]
Questions about the process of reporting bugs: what should be reported as a bug, Where should it be reported. Remember that reporting a bug itself is off topic.
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Lock Screen & Dock Bug [closed]
There appears to be a bug with both of my machines running Ubuntu 18.04 with latest updates. I've seen this bug posted elsewhere, but I can't seem to find the post again.
When I lock my machine it ...
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Use correct email address in reportbug
I am using reportbug to report a bug. However, it uses My Name <username@name-of-computer> as the from address instead of My Name <email@address>. How to use my email address in reportbug?
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KDE Plasma bug in Kubuntu
Does anybody know what the bug on the attached picture is and how it could be fixed?
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(New User) I've got a problem in my Ubuntu after formatting
I was very happy user in Ubuntu but when this problem came
I detected that VirtualBox was the problem, I tried so hard to fix it but I couldn't, So I formatted my system and installed Ubuntu once ...
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undo delete of gpg key
I am using wsl on Windows 10 of Ubuntu:
I wanted to delete a GPG key (the GPG key of Microsoft), so I used the command "sudo apt-key list"
image of gpg keys Final of GPG Keys
I write " sudo apt-key ...
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Lost info when changing language on Ubuntu
I change the language on ubuntu and lost all pictures, music, downloads, documents when updated the 'folder's name'.
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Ghost icons in Ubuntu 18.04 [duplicate]
When uninstalling applications there are cases in which the icon remains. I reinstall the same application and the icon is duplicated with the difference that the new one works and the old one doesn't....
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How to fix Ubuntu 18.04LTS freezes?
I've installed latest Ubuntu 18.04.1 LTS about a week ago.
All the soft was installed via system menu or Jetbrains repo.
In 2 days appeared freezes - only mouse moves, irresponsive to keyboard, timer ...
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Found no way to file bug report to "libnewlib-arm-none-eabi: Multilib directory structure incompatible with gcc for Ubuntu 18.04"
Hy Folks,
I stumbled over the very same issue "libnewlib-arm-none-eabi: Multilib directory structure incompatible with gcc"
which has been verified to be valid also by debian guys for ubutu 18.04
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Which GNU savannah bug report URLs are accepted by Launchpad?
I reported https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/grub2-signed/+bug/1800340 which (as so often) didn't get any feedback, so I reported it upstream at https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?func=detailitem&...
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Ubuntu 18.04.1 LTS Wifi Connectivity Issue
I installed Ubuntu 18.04.1 LTS on my Haier Y11B laptop. But after installing my WiFi works sometimes or sometimes it don't work. Sometimes it shows all the WiFi network available around me and allows ...
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Ubuntu overheating possible hw damage + defaults to gentoo kernel + initramfs-tools issue + failed to detect appropriate partition
Hardware: https://www.asus.com/us/ROG-Republic-Of-Gamers/ROG-G750JS/specifications/
If ubuntu is installed as a dualboot with other distro it want's to use other HDD by default when first HDD has ...
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Frozen context menu 18.04
1-3 times per day I go to right-click an open program on my taskbar and I get the standard context menu except nothing can be selected (can't click exit, and the menu continues to overshadow ...
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Bug reporting tool not working - what do I do?
I want to report a bug in a desktop application package (tomboy) in 18.04. Following the guide on help.ubuntu.com, in a terminal window I issue ubuntu-bug tomboy. (This actually calls apport-gtk on my ...
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"Unable to access location" on 1st try. Works fine on 2nd try?
I'm experiencing an odd issue with 18.04.01 LTS.
When I try to access two of my HDD's from the "Files" icon, I first get a message when I click the drive icon:
"Unable to access location"
I close ...
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How do I figure out which package is causing my black screen issues?
I am getting a black screen on different linux distributions (Ubuntu 18.04, Kubuntu 18.04, Manjaro GNOME 17.1.12) as long as only one monitor is enabled and connected. When 2 monitors are connected ...
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Cross-reference in LibreOffice Writer to a figure
In order to insert a cross-reference for a figure, I used to do following:
Insert cross-reference
open the tab cross-reference
select figure as Type
choose the appropriate caption
select Category and ...
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How do I report a bug when Launchpad fails?
I'm installing xubuntu 18.04.1 fresh, less than 15 minutes after the install finished I had a problem with vim-nox (a.k.a /usr/bin/vim.nox). I tried "ubuntu-bug vim-nox" and things got weird very ...
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sudo apt-get update failed me repeatedly [duplicate]
I keep getting this output when I run sudo apt-get update:
Err:1 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu xenial-security InRelease
Temporary failure resolving 'security.ubuntu.com'
Err:2 http://ppa....
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Sometimes PKExec does nothing and just hangs, is this a bug?
Sometimes when I run
$ pkexec echo test
(it happens with any program) after the computer has been on for a while, no graphical dialogue "Authentication required" appears, and pkexec just hangs ...
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Where do I report a bug about touchpad behaviour? [duplicate]
I found a bug (or probably: unimplemented behaviour) in how the touchpad operates in GNOME 3. I'd like to report it in the appropriate channels (or at least check if it's already reported), but I have ...
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Ubuntu 18.04 freezes when running `systemctl restart systemd-logind.service`
I am trying to change my laptop's lid close behavior following this article: http://tipsonubuntu.com/2018/04/28/change-lid-close-action-ubuntu-18-04-lts/
When I get to run:
systemctl restart systemd-...
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NumLock light ignores NumLock key on MSI laptop in 18.04
The numlock key works normally on my MSI MS-1759 laptop, but its indicator light does not. When the button is pressed, numlock toggles on but its light stays off. Via terminal it can be forced open ...
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Check Resolution to 18.04 gdm3 Issue
After a recent software update my computer stopped booting into the normal login screen. Instead I see several terminal logs that ends with
Started User Manager for UID 120
Or something like this
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VMware: Ubuntu 18 Kernel panic [duplicate]
I am trying to install Ubuntu 18 on a new laptop (Asus, windows 10) with VMware.
I get the following error while installing:
Any way to fix this ?
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Failed upgrade- what to do?
I have just tried to upgrade to U14.04.05LTS and received the following error message:
"Please report this bug for the 'update-manager' package and try to include the following error message:
"'E:...
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How to install a particular version of nvidia-settings?
I am currently using Ubuntu 16.04 LTS.Since the latest Nvidia Driver update 396. I have had trouble opening the GUI of Nvidia server X settings so that I could switch between my prime profiles.
So, ...
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My computer goes out of standby by itself
I have ubuntu 18.04 LTS installed, and when I close the cover of my computer to put it to sleep, it turns on all alone a few seconds later ... I always find it turned off the next day because the ...
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how to fix bug found on meltdown/spectre?
linux found bug on meltdown and spectre .
what i do for fix this problem ?
discription in text note in home directory is ;
bug: cpu_meltdown spectre_v1 spectre_v2 spec_store_bypass
;
file name is :...
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e17 enlightenment on bionic beaver black screen
I installed e17 package from the official repos. First run wizard for enlightenment ran fine, but subsequently, I only getting a black screen after login.
I think debian uses the same pacakges. I ...
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What is the accepted way to contact the Ubuntu development team
Background
I use Ubuntu on a daily basis. I will get the occasional crash that warrants a developer report tool. It sends in the report. (I have no idea if this is useful. Often I know the cause and ...
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Bluetooth doesn't work after resuming from sleep, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
Bluetooth earphones work fine until sleep. After resuming from sleep however, they appear to connect for a brief moment before disconnecting. On blueman, the error given is Resource temporarily ...
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How do I report a bug on Launchpad when I don't know which package it affects? [duplicate]
How do I report a bug on Launchpad when I don't know which package it affects? I tried just reporting it directly to "Ubuntu", but "Report a Bug" on https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu just redirects to ...
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Can I report about bug in system that I don't use?
Let's say I remember that I found some bug in Kubuntu or Ubuntu. But now I use Xubuntu. How could I report those bug ? Or it is necessary to run those ?
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Ubuntu 18.04 fails to authenticate after first attempt
If I mistakenly type my password incorrectly,
then Ubuntu shows message to say unable to authenticate,
and then even if I enter correct password,
it just shows a blank purple screen and doesn't take ...
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Ubuntu won't wake up from suspend
When I suspend my Ubuntu (version 18.04), it doesn't wake up by clicking buttons or anything (even though I do hear the computer is on). Only option I have is to power it off and on.
My computer info:...
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Ubuntu unable to wake up after suspending
Issue:
I installed Ubuntu 18.04 on my MSI computer (because linux > default windows duhh) but whenever the computer Suspends, it can't un-suspend
the screen is just dark, though you can hear the ...
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How to report bugs in 18.04 Beta [duplicate]
Ubuntu 18.04 Beta is looking good, but I keep running across a few difficulties related to how they have altered the boot process.
What is best way to report bugs?
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unix-odbc package, undefined reference to SQLCancelHandle [duplicate]
I am trying to compile a ODBC software with the unix-odbc library which I installed with the following command on Ubuntu 16.04.
apt-get install unixodbc-dev unixodbc-bin unixodbc
The library worked ...
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The days on my lock screen are in another language
On my lock screen from Ubuntu 17.10.1,
the days are not in English but in German,
like
Monday = Montag
and
Thursday = Donnerstag.
My system standard language is English.
Is there a solution for ...
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When to report errors during beta testing
I have an amateur question. I've noticed with the 18.04 beta (budgie-flavor) that usually when I have a bug, it's usually fixed with another update. Most of my bugs seemed to be an issue with a delay ...
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A PC boots using the "with upstart" option, but not with the default option (systemd) - is this a reportable bug?
My Dell 755 PC with 16.04 (and a dual-boot of Windows 10) has a problem. It started right after some updates that required a reboot to complete.
My question is, is this a reportable bug, considering ...
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Ubuntu Development version / How to participate, or how to get a smooth ride
Questions about the Ubuntu Development version
Background
AskUbuntu is dedicated to helping users with the current released versions of standard Ubuntu and Ubuntu community flavours (Kubuntu, Lubuntu ....
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Can't send crash report
Where do I have to complain about bugs regarding the crash report system of Kubuntu 16.04?
Or does anyone know about this bug?
Background: a few days ago I tried to send a bug report, wich Kubuntu ...
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A weird Bug! Ubuntu keyboard and terminal, need guidance
Today I observed a very strange behavior on my Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. While my keyboard is fully functional on gedit editor and some other applications, when I am in Terminal, Google Chrome, or software ...
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How do I add myself to bug report? [duplicate]
There is a bug report on Launchpad that describes exactly what is happening to me.
How do I add myself to this bug report as it is currently marked as "undecided" importance with no-one assigned to ...
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Ubuntu 17.10 corrupted bios Lenovo with USB boot device
I've a problem, related to this bug.
I've booted Ubuntu 17.10 from a USB stick on mine Lenovo G-50 (I don't remember now if in Live or persistence mode), after that moment I coulnd't change BIOS ...
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Why can't I update Ubuntu anymore or log into launchpad to report it?
I'm unable to update Ubuntu anymore. My computer keeps asking me to file a bug for libre-office-common, because it isn't able to update to the newest version for some reason. Software Updater tells me ...
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Ubuntu 17.10 not booting after bootloader update (Acer laptop)
Problem:
I installed Ubuntu on my laptop computer.
It was working just fine for several weeks.
Recently – seemingly out of nowhere – I had this weird and frustrating problem that the device would not ...
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"Error: No space left on device" when booting ubuntu
How would I repair the graphical OS from the terminal tty1?
I'm given the error:
Error: No space left on device.
Even though there is enough space.
Detailed description of the system:
df -h
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