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Ubuntu 12.04: why could it not read DVD? (Encryption) [duplicate]

How to play commercial DVDs on lenovo t-500 laptop? I have Ubuntu 12.04, all updates Could not read dvd despite having restricted extras I tried the following, but VLC does not play DVDs. sudo ...
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Are the source code of commercial version of open source software encrypted or hidden from being manipuated [closed]

Commercial version of open source softwares are the main source of revenue for canonical, red head team, oracle [for MYSQL], etc. So my question is do all these source codes hidden or encrypted from ...
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If a company is using ubuntu on its servers/dektops, does it have to pay?

a friend of my friend has started a small firm and given me the responsibility to erect all the IT infrastructure required? I'm basically a windows guy that too on the developer side. But recently I ...
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Any store/website selling Ubuntu-branded merchandise within United States?

I checked two websites about Ubuntu-branded merchandise but they charge too much for the products and for the shipping. I think because they are not within United States and the shipping is classified ...
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What is the payout date for commercial applications?

What date are commercial developers paid for their sales? I thought it was quarterly, but it's been about 4 months since my first sale and I haven't been paid. NOTE: I sent canonical an email, I'll ...
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Is legal/ethical to obtain upload rigths to the Ubuntu archives to fund a support company? [closed]

I live in Mexico city and in the time I've been involved with Ubuntu I've not seen any local company that offer professional support for Ubuntu. Is legal/ethical to try to obtain permissions to the ...
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Are there any for-pay (commercial) but open source applications in Ubuntu Software Center?

I've recently decided to try not to support any proprietary software, and see how far I can go with Free software. Despite this, I realize Free software costs money to make, and would be happy to pay ...
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Is there a 12.04 download for commercial installation [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How to make an OEM Install? Over the last couple of years I have done many installations of Ubuntu, mostly for friends and family who have been impressed with the OS ...
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Oil Rush Commercial PPA problem

I have bought Oil Rush from the Ubuntu Software Center but it won't install and it's not in the "Private PPA access" -list. The PPA just don't work. And I don't see Oil Rush in Synaptic.
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Reinstall commercial software (e.g. oil rush, steelstorm etc.)

After a reinstall of Ubuntu 12.04 ,it's impossible to install commercial games, e.g Oil Rush. It gives this error: Failed to fetch ...
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Is there any donors list?

I wonder if there is any list for companies that donate money to Ubuntu. These companies are not necessarily from IT and since they are using ubuntu in their daily bases intensively, they would like ...
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Have applications which appear in the featured banner in the Software Centre paid to be advertised there?

When looking at the Ubuntu Software Centre I was wondering whether the banner at the top (which contains featured applications) contains paid for advertising, or whether they are just recommendations ...
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Commercial redistribution of Ubuntu Server

How can I get a definitive answer on the use of a customized version of Ubuntu server for redistribution with commercial software component added? I understand that paying attention so that the use ...
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What happens with the source code when submitting an application

This is a follow up question for: How updates are handled for commercial applications? When I submit an application for inclusion in the Software Center, I have to upload a Debian source package. ...
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How updates are handled for commercial applications?

I'm planning on publishing a commercial (paid) application to Software Center and I've seen that during the process of submiting the app I have to upload a .deb package. I'd like to know if there is ...
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Can I legally use Ubuntu Server to create a commercial web application on Amazon EC2?

Based on Wikipedea Ubuntu is covered mainly by GNU GPL. In my company anything related to GPL means - can't be used, they are very afraid of legal traps related to GPL. That's why I have this ...
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Can the Ubuntu logo be used for a commercial website?

Is there an Ubuntu logo that can be used on a commercial website to indicate that Ubuntu can be installed for customers?
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Installing Mercurial: start with Ubuntu Desktop or Server?

I need to set up a Mercurial server for experimentation. The setup will be in a virtual machine, and I figured this was a good time to check out Ubuntu (the other option was Windows). The Mercurial ...
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What are some commercial apps for Ubuntu?

Anything including games and obscure software