Questions tagged [compatibility]
About the compatibility of software and hardware with Ubuntu. Note that shopping recommendation questions are off-topic here.
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How can I use a Verbatim Secure'n'Go USB key?
I have purchased a 4Gb USB key from Verbatim.
How can I use it under Ubuntu? I do not need the "secure data" feature, and have still not saved anything on it, so formatting at low level would be OK.
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Filemaker pro on Ubuntu
I am seriously considering migrating to an Ubuntu OS for my small business. I currently use Filemaker Pro for my invoices and reports, and I was wondering if I could use that in an Ubuntu environment.
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Ubuntu Compatibility Mode
A coworker and I are using Ubuntu VMs to do some development. I am using 20.04 and he is using 18.04. We are using a tool named ceedling for automated testing of our code base. To the best of my ...
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Using external hard drive/USB stick to transfer files
I know very little about computers generally and am new to Ubuntu, so I'm looking for an answer that an idiot can understand!
I'm running Ubuntu 18.04 LTS on a fairly old HP laptop (EliteBook 2560p). ...
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Run programs in compatibility mode
I want to know if there exist such a program that allows me to run a application native to Ubuntu with backwards compatibility, like in Windows.
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Binary compatibility across an Ubuntu LTS release is guaranteed?
User space binaries(not kernel modules) which are built on 14.04 base(14.04.0) LTS are guaranteed to work on other 14.04 point releases and their updates i.e. 14.04.1 + updates to 14.04.5+updates? ...
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Using Ubuntu distributions with a 2 in 1 laptop foldable tablet
With these 2 in 1 laptop/Tablet can you dual boot Ubuntu distribution still with windows 10 Home? If you can that is what I'm looking for. I want to continue to use linux but just on a laptop/tablet ...
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Is it possible to install metasploit on Ubuntu touch
I know that it is possible to install Metasploit on iPhones and somehow on Android mobile devices, today I installed ubuntu emulator and try ubuntu touch directly from my computer and I have a ...
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Recommended touch-compatible Wacom Device
I need to use a touch "mouse" on my desktop PC, which works with Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. Theoretically, a Wacom Tablet should be Linux compatible, but there are blog posts which indicate that ...
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What architectures and bootloaders for tablets is needed to run the Ubuntu Desktop?
Lately you can see all kinds of laptop/tablet/pc hybrids: Laptop convertibles, Tablet PCs, Tablets. Also, they run either ARM, Atom or full Core i3/5/7 processors. Some use GRUB, others use EUFI.
I ...
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TP-Link WN725N, unable to get drivers to work with 13.04 after upgrade (worked on 12.10 and prior)
I went back to my desktop after a bunch of months not using it, and I decided to upgrade Ubuntu to the newest version (I was still in 12.04). I had to download a driver for my TP-Link USB wireless ...
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Compatibility of the Trust Flex Design Tablet with Ubuntu
Can anyone give me feedback about the compatibility of the Trust Flex Design Tablet with Ubuntu?
I couldn't find much useful information on the Internet so far.
Especially, I wonder, whether the 1024 ...
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Ubuntu 12.10 USB Graphics Compatibility
I was looking at solutions to connect 2 monitors to 1 USB port and found these:
1) http://www.targus.com/us/productdetail.aspx?regionId=7&sku=ACA039US
2) http://www.startech.com/AV/USB-Video-...
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Ubuntu installer keeps slowing down and freezing
I'm trying to dual boot Windows 11 and Ubuntu (The desktop version). Every time I get to the installer, usually at the "Updates and other software" section, it always freezes whenever I ...
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Brightness control not working on Ubuntu in HP Victus Gaming Laptop
I'm new to Linux and recently set up a dual boot with Ubuntu (22.04.3 LTS Desktop) and Windows 11 (Home) on my Victus by HP Gaming Laptop 15-fbOxxx (8GB/512GB), AMD Ryzen 5 5600H with Radeon Graphics, ...
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Owncloud doesn't run on Ubuntu 22.04
Since I upgraded to 22.04 the Owncloud Client doesn't run or start anymore. I tried different methods of installing and even tride to run Owncloud as sudo from the terminal, no success.
Owncloud isn’t ...
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Ubuntu Compatibility with Nvidia
I am trying to install Ubuntu 20.04.2.0 on my PC, I have a Dell Vostro 230, core 2 duo 2.93 GHz, RAM 8Gb and an Nvidia GeForce GT220, but every time I try to run Ubuntu, after a few minutes the image ...
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old 4.xx kernel repository at ubuntu 20.04
Because of compatiblity issues with the 5.xx kernel on ubuntu 20.04 at my old notebook.
Could I use to the kernel 4.xx (from 18.04 sources) with security updates inside 20.04?
The last 4.15 kernel ...
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Emergency mode during startup
I install Ubuntu in my SSD and, while at first it works fine, and after a month or so some filesystem (probably root) crashes and I get the following message during boot:
"You are in emergency ...
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Ubuntu 16.04 on Dell G5 5500
I have just bought a Dell G5 15 5500 (16GB Ram, RTX 2060, i7 10-th gen) with Windows 10 per-installed.
Now I need for work to have Ubuntu on it, so I installed Ubuntu 16.04. Now I have a lot of ...
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When will Ubuntu be fully compatible with the XPS 13 2 in 1(7390)
I've recently bought the Dell XPS 13 2 in 1(7390) but Ubuntu isn't completely compatible with it yet - no touchscreen or webcam. So I would like to know when I can expect a compatible version.
Thank ...
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Redmine: Bundler could not find compatible versions for gem “actionpack”
I'm trying to configure plugin in redmine after getting a github link of the plugin it's installed successfully and these command running smoothly as:
sudo gem update
sudo gem install bundler
sudo ...
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Ubuntu 16.04.6 LTS compatible with Lenovo Yoga X1 4gen?
I have installed Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS on my new Lenovo Yoga X1 4th generation and it has many problems. For example, waking up from suspend, you often get a fresh new screen with all the programs closed ...
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Ubuntu 18.04 LTS on DELL Inspiron 15R 5520
My laptop is DELL Inspiron 15R 5520 with Windows 7 Ultimate installed and i want to migrate from Windows 7 to Ubuntu 18.04 LTS but first i want to know if my laptop is fully compatible with this ...
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Winphone MP4 on ubuntu
If I connect my Winphone to my Lubuntu PC with a USB cable and drag its Mp4 videos across the will not open (Unrecognized format).
If I take the SD card out of the phone & pop it into my USB2.0 ...
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Am I reinstalling Edubuntu over a previously corrupt version correctly?
I'm trying to salvage a Compaq Evo N600c by reinstalling Edubuntu over the previous version, this time using the LTSP server package. I believe it had the normal version 7.40 from around 2006 or so. ...
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Do the USB 3D sound cards work on ubuntu?
Problem: I want to purchase a external usb soundcard for my setup to power a low voltage Microphone, the bm-700.
A ton of videos have shown that it does work but I don't know if this particular ...
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Wacom Intuos Art Medium Compatibilty
I've been searching around and can't find an answer.
If you buy a Intuos Art will it work out of the box on Ubuntu 14.04?
I use Gimp if you're wondering.
The reason I ask is because I really want to ...
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Does Ubuntu support old Windows games?
I wanted a alternative for the Windows XP, its crashing a lot in Vmware Workstation
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Touch Screen Laptop Not Laptop/Tablet
A computer person at a store said Ubuntu recently supports a touch screen Ubuntu but not the Laptop/tablet with stylistic pen or hand writing without some stk files or special files to make it work. I'...
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Ubuntu not compatible with my custom built desktop
I custom built a desktop PC today, and I'd like to run ubuntu 15.10 on it. It boots up, then right when I start to see unity desktop, I get a white, unresponsive screen (no mouse showing or anything). ...
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Is Ubuntu compatible with UNIX applications?
As somebody interested in backwards compatibility, I'm wondering if Ubuntu can natively run true-blue UNIX applications. Does this work?
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About compatibility between specific printer and Ubuntu 12.04
Is an HP photosmart P1000, model c6723a compatible with Ubuntu 12.04 OS? I can't find this out from HP or anywhere I have researched. Please help.
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Is kde5 backwards compatible with apps/widgets/themes from kde4?
Basically everything is said in the title. I'm thinking of trying kde5 but before I go through fixing my package system and dealing with a new DE, I want to know if I can use any of the themes/effects/...
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Ubuntu on old MAC MINI 1.42 GHz /512/?
I'm totally new in this subject... Is there a possibility to install Ubuntu on an old MAC MINI 1.42 GHz | 512 | without INTEL processor?
If not does anybody have an idea for another system/OS?
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Is Cairo-dock full compatible after installation of amd driver with The fan club website
I have installed on my Ubuntu 12.04. LTS, the version beta for the amd driver ( AMD
Radeon HD 7650M) with the website tool The Fan Club (http://www.thefanclub.co.za/how-to/ubuntu-amd-catalyst-install) ...
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Middle button in Logitech t620 mouse
I have bought a Logitech touch mouse t620. It works ok, but the middle button doesn't work..Any idea? is it working for you?
I'm on ubuntu 12.10
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Ubuntu Compatibility on the Lenovo B580 laptop
I'm planning to buy a new laptop and I would like to use Ubuntu as my OS. I've zoomed in on this Lenovo:
Model: B580
Specs:
Intel Core i5-3210M,(Dual-Core), 3 MB Cache
4(+4) GB RAM,
Intel HM77 ...
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Were can I find Ubuntu-for-Android HCL?
I am choosing an android device and would like to choose one known to be capable of running Ubuntu-for-Android without problems. Is there a page where I can find a list of compatible devices?
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Virtualisation Error - Docker but Nested VT-x is enabled
I have been trying to install Docker Desktop following all the steps from installing Docker hub to then installing Docker Desktop. I even got the final error of
N: Download is performed unsandboxed ...
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Is board ASROCK Z690 PG Riptide Socket LGA1700 compatible with ubuntu server 22.04.3 LTS
I am currently building a file server for a small office on Linux and I would like to know if this board is compatible: ASRock Z690 PG Riptide ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
The full build is here
https:/...
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ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 Intel (14") for Ubuntu?
I wanted to check how the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 Intel (14") is for running the Ubuntu 22.04 OS. I am quite a noob here, and found that this laptop satisfies a lot of the hardware requirements ...
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Installing matlab 2020a on ubuntu 22.04 lts
I was wondering if i can install matlab 2020a on machine with ubuntu 22.04 lts.
Any one know if that will work or not ?
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How to ensure compatibility between the kernel version and the livepatching with Package Profiles in Landscape?
I would like to create a package profile to ensure the kernel version is supported for livepatching with the package conflict functionality in Ubuntu Landscape.
According to the documentation, on ...
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ASUS TUF Gaming | Drivers
(This is my first experience with Ubuntu)
I want to install Ubuntu (last LTS version)
And I want to ask:
Will I have problems with drivers on TUF B450-PLUS GAMING and where can I install them for ...
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Will my UPS interface be recognized --> How to know if my current kernel version will support the class USB CDC-ACM kernel 2.6?
I'm running on:
Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS (GNU/Linux 5.4.0-135-generic x86_64)
I'm seeking out an uninterruptible power supply (known as a no-break where I live) which can shut down linux in the event of ...
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Problems with KeePass2 Plugins
KeePass is an integral part of any PC build I own, and recently I've tinkered with trying to get it to work on Ubuntu. After a lot of attempts I finally got Global Auto-Type to function, but there are ...
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Samsung galaxy book 2 pro support
Is Ubuntu now supported on samsung galaxy book 2 pro ?
2 months back I installed; Following drivers were missing
Sound Driver (No audio when watching video)
Display Driver (Could not tune brightness. ...
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How do I install fsl and Afni compatible with Ubuntu 22.04 Lts on my surface pro Windows 11?
I have been trying to download fsl, (https://fsl.fmrib.ox.ac.uk/fsl/fslwiki/), and/ or afni,(https://www.opensourceimaging.org/project/afni/), for Neuro image analysis; as I have already installed ...
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Ubuntu 18.04 LTS compatibility with Dell PowerEdge R650
Anyone know or have any experience running Ubuntu 18.04 LTS with newly release Dell PowerEdge R650?
In dell compatibility and also in Ubuntu compatibility, only Ubutun 20.04 is reported as compatible.