Questions that relate to the compatibility of software and hardware with Ubuntu
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What's the difference between Wubi and a regular installation?
Recently I've learned of Wubi, a way to install Ubuntu right from Windows.
Besides installing from Windows, I would like to know key differences between a regular Ubuntu installation and one done ...
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Who makes laptops for Ubuntu?
I'm looking for a laptop and would like to avoid the whole 'is this [specific configuration of hardware] compatible with Ubuntu?' process by finding a laptop manufactured with Ubuntu in mind.
I know ...
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Is Seagate's new “FAST Factor Boot” technology compatible with Ubuntu?
I'm looking at buying a new laptop and considering buying one with a hybrid HDD/SSD drive. Specifically I am looking at the new second generation Seagate Momentus XT. For some reviews look here and ...
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How is Ubuntu more updated than Debian?
I am reading Debian vs. Ubuntu vs. Linux Mint: Which Distribution Should You Use?
Ubuntu, on the other hand, is made to include a good combination of
new and stable ... Some packages can be used ...
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Which hardware manufacturers are more friendly to Ubuntu, besides Intel?
So by the end of the year, I will buy an ultrabook to replace my heavy laptop which I have to carry almost everyday. I sure hope that Microsoft doesn't lock Linux users out with their secure-boot on ...
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How to maintain document compatibility between LibreOffice and other office suites?
When I save a document in LibreOffice and try to open it in Office 2007 for example, most or all of the paragraphs moved somehow. For what I found out is that the document has Widows and Orphans. How ...
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Does Ubuntu only work on Desktop PCs?
On the download page for Ubuntu it says "Download Ubuntu for your desktop". Is ubuntu 12.10 only compatible with desktops? Or does it work with notebooks as well?
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How do I know if a laptop will work with Ubuntu?
I want to buy a laptop at some point in the near future, but not knowing beforehand whether it works with Ubuntu makes the whole operation risky and tiresome. I would like to know if there is some ...
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What filesystem for an external Harddrive (Linux/Mac/Windows)
What Filesystem should I use for an external USB harddrive (500GB), with possibility
to share with a Mac and Windows systems, for example at the office.
Now it is NTFS but back in the day the NTFS ...
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4answers
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Best hardware for a Ubuntu Computer? [closed]
I'll be needing a new PC soon, but I've decided to build my own, so my question is...what's the best hardware for Ubuntu? Specifically, in terms of graphics cards; I'm looking for something that will ...
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Is it true that Ubuntu will no longer measure file size unit as byte, megabyte, gigabyte, etc?
I read on somewhere that Ubuntu will no longer use the familiar file size units we all know by now (kB, MB, GB, TB) and switch to a different IEC standard (KiB, MiB, GiB, TiB). If this is true, I ...
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What should I know about SSDs that can be used with Ubuntu?
I'm building a new configuration and intend to buy an SSD with it. I recall that the first SSDs were problematic in Linux for some reason (maybe lack of TRIM support?).
Is there something to ...
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Will Mir display server be able to launch X11 applications?
I've checked the wiki but Xorg is not even mentioned there.
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How to rollback to PHP 5.2?
I have just installed a 10.04 LTS on my development server but the system that I need to run on it (Magento ecommerce) is not compatible with PHP 5.3 which ships with the newest version of Ubuntu. Is ...
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What should I look for, or avoid, in a laptop that will run Ubuntu?
Instead of asking the question, "What laptop make/model is good to use with Ubuntu?", I was wondering if focusing on the characteristics of a laptop would be helpful. Things I am wondering about are ...
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What's the minimal compatible Linux kernel version required to run Ubuntu?
Why older kernel?
For whatever reason out there, you might be forced to run another kernel than the ones provided by Ubuntu. It may even take you back a few years for a kernel that is compatible with ...
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What IM do you use to login into Microsoft Office Communicator?
I've used Pidgin, but it hasn't worked 100%, so maybe you know about something better...
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How to read Nero InCD CD-RW disks?
I have many CD-RW disks with photos that I want to archive on an external HD, but I can not read them with Ubuntu. How can I read these disks?
InCD allows you to use your rewritable disc like a ...
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What gaming keyboard(s) will work with Ubuntu?
I've been looking at gaming keyboards to use on my 11.04 Desktop.
Microsoft has a few popular ones (e.g., Sidewinder X4, X6), but the programmable function keys appear to be unusable without the ...
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Will Ubuntu Server work on a Pentium 3?
Can i run ubuntu server on pentium 3 with 386mb of ram, as i need a basic file server to use at home. I have 3 computers and want to share files using a server on ubuntu, but i need to know what the ...
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Can I use the Logitech Touch Mouse M600?
Can I use the Logitech Touch Mouse M600 with Ubuntu?
Specifically, will the swipe and scroll capabilities work? If not, can I still use it as a normal two-button mouse?
I do not want speculative ...
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Does 32-bit PAE with more than 4GB RAM improve speed?
I would like to buy a Thinkpad T420 with 8GB RAM configuration and install specifically 32-bit Ubuntu Desktop with PAE as I heard that 64-bit version has some issues such as providing support for ...
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Does anyone know why does Ubuntu 11.10 use TeXLive 2009?
Many of my old examples for PGF plots do not work any more. I think the problem is due to this. Does anyone know why 11.10 use the old version of TeXLive?
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What is the most MS Word-compatible word processor available?
I have to write a dissertation for my university. I have to respect various format guidelines, and my professor uses MS Word on his workstation. In my experience, LibreOffice has been faulty when it ...
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Is there a microcontroller kit that ships with development tools for Ubuntu?
I was looking around on the web for an introductory kit with a USB-based microcontroller that I could get started on.
However, most of the tools I looked at were Windows-only.
Are there any kits ...
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Does Intel turbo boost work in Ubuntu?
I have an Intel i7 processor. It's frequency is 2.67 GHz, however it has turbo boost allowed to a frequency of 3.3 GHz. Is turbo boost posible using Ubuntu?
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What guarantees does Ubuntu provide concerning binary compatibility across releases?
I know generally the answer is "use a PPA", but separate from this...
What is the Ubuntu policy on compatibility across versions of Ubuntu for a given architecture? For example, if a binary in a ...
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Where can I find a comprehensive list of compatible USB devices?
I need a Ubuntu compatible Video grabber for USB, composite/S-Video + analog audio. Most has compatibility with Windows/MacOS listed on the manufacturer/retailers homepage but I need to check if ...
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Can Yahoo! Messenger be used with Ubuntu?
I'm new to Ubuntu and the first thing I tried to do is download and install Yahoo! Messenger. When I went to install I keep getting an error. Is it not compatible?
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Will “standard” i386 release of Ubuntu work without any mods on Raspberry Pi?
Can I install Ubuntu 12.04 on Raspberry Pi, model B? I need a small, cheap PC for XBMC media center and a browser to connect to my PC. I need a wifi, so I need at least 2 USB ports. I have set my eyes ...
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Do barcode scanners work on ubuntu?
I want to buy a barcode scanner to read labels from our products.
I don't know if it will work on ubuntu.
I have the option to get a CiperLAB 1070.
Will it work if plugged in?
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Lightning is not compatible with Thunderbird 7.0.1
I reinstalled Ubuntu 11.10 the other day and now when I try to install the Lightning extension in Thunderbird it states: Lightning is not compatible with Thunderbird 7.0.1.
As extra information ...
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Advice for a high-end Ubuntu-friendly laptop?
Since I figure the collective computer knowledge on these forums is pretty high, I was wondering if someone could give me advice for buying a new laptop.
I'm looking for something with:
-High linux ...
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How supported is a Dell 15z?
I am looking to buy a new development machine and would like to run Ubuntu natively. I have been looking at the Dell 15z, but it looks like there are some compatibility problems. However, I also saw a ...
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Can I manage to install on a Dell 15R with all my laptop's features?
I have a Dell N5010 15R with a 64-bit i3 processor, Intel HD graphics, 320GB hard drive and integrated network card. I wanted to know which Ubuntu version to install in order to have the capacity to ...
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Does LibreOffice Support AmiPro Format (.sam)?
I was reading that LibreOffice was finally opening up in supporting many of the formats that were eventually been closed in OpenOffice every time an update appeared. I see that Lotus 1,2,3 and WordPro ...
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How do I get an M-Audio KeyStudio 25 to work?
Has anyone been able to use any M-Audio midi devices successfully? (the box says Mac only). I am using an M-Audio KeyStudio 25.
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Is there any known problems with PCI-E based SSD disks?
I'm going to add SSD disk to my Ubuntu computer. Is there any known problems with PCI-E based SSD disks in Ubuntu (this, for instance)? Or should I prefer SSD disk with SATA interface to achieve ...
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How can I make a program (using SDL) built on Ubuntu work on other systems?
I'm writing a program that uses OpenAL. When I link against it (I'm using CMake), it also links against libpulse - PulseAudio. This results in the binary not working on other systems. Can I somehow ...
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Where can I find reliable review of Ubuntu's performance on a laptop (Lenovo z580)
Sorry to ask a hardware related question.
Hope it's relevant enough to Ubuntu users in general not to get instantly down-voted and marked as a replica as a related hardware question did. I hope it's ...
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Does the Thinkpad X41 Touchscreen work with Ubuntu?
I was just wondering if laptop touch screens, such as the one on the ThinkPad X41 were compatible with Ubuntu. I have my new stylus coming in the mail, so I can't see for myself yet.
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Which new Dell laptops will run Ubuntu 10.10 with full hardware compatibility? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Which computers are guaranteed to work with Ubuntu?
My parent's laptop is slowly grinding to a halt and they are looking at buying something new. Does anybody know which ...
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Is Compiz compatible with Xfce ?
I tried it and immediately had a big problem (here). Also, could not use more than one workspace. It is said that they are compatible, that is: I can install Compiz with Xfce if I want to. But I ...
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Gnome- vs Unity-panel (applet) compatibility?
I just love the indicator-applet and other parts of the Ayatana-project and think Ubuntu has done an awesome job there. And as the question about applet compatibility seem to be answered as a 'no' I'd ...
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Why does the --include switch in grep behave differently when both machines are on 11.10?
I have used the same following commands (in xterm) on two machines of the same ubuntu (11.11-64bit).
grep "jars2deploy" --include=*.xml ./* -r
However, one machine A only search for xml file, as ...
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Compiling program that requires python 2.6
I'm trying to compile a software package but it fails with
g++ -Wall -O0 -fno-strict-aliasing -I/usr/include/python2.6 -I/usr/include/python2.5 -g -pthread -fpic -I../../plot/src -I../../math/src ...
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Is VMware 8 compatible with Ubuntu 12.04?
I am using VMware 8.0.4 and want to install Ubuntu 12.04, but I have not been able to do so successfully. Can you suggest compatible versions of VMware and Ubuntu? In particular, will Ubuntu 12.04 ...
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Found a laptop that I like, but it's not completely compatible with Ubuntu. Questions
Here it is: http://www.walmart.com/ip/19581017
I like the specs (4-core AMD, 6GB RAM, 2/2 USB 2.0/3.0 ports, 17" LED screen), price, and look of the laptop, otherwise I would forget about it.
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Will ubuntu work on my computer?
Here are the specs:
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Version 2002 SP3
Packard Bell.
Intel (R) Pentium (R) D CPU 2.80GHz
1.00 Gb of RAM
