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Debian GNU / Linux is the distribution upon which Ubuntu is based. Ubuntu uses the same packaging system as Debian. These questions should be about how Ubuntu and Debian work together from a workflow perspective.

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tftpd-hpa How can I set "blksize" option?

I'm using tftp server (tftpd-hpa) for booting from PXE via LAN. I know, that default block size for TFTP protocol is 512 bytes, and for it download speed is very slow. It can accelerate changing ...
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How to build a deb package of a project on github?

I want to make a deb package of a project - https://github.com/manojgudi/sandhi Is there any way of doing this without first installing the software on my system? If no then after installing it on my ...
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Will an ultrawide monitor work with my Ubuntu laptop?

I'm thinking of buying one of these new ultrawide monitors and I was wondering if anyone has had any luck using them with Ubuntu or any other Debian variance. I'm planning to plug it into a Lenovo ...
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Working way on creating a root ftp user

There are many work arounds for this. One of those I've done: adduser username chown -R username /directory/ chmod -R 755 /directory/ I'm using FlashFXP on Windows which ends to [R] USER xxx [R] ...
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Cannot start mysql server [closed]

I'm tring to run a website from my server, so I installed php, apache and mysql. I'm having problems with mysql. After installation, it failed to restart. This is the output: root@ns213360:/etc/...
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TRy ubuntu just for a week and after that bring it back to its earlier state. Is it possible?

So, My dad is not at home and i want to try ubuntu. IS this possible to use ubuntu for a week and after that, bring everything normal. {remove the grub, remove the partiton done, etc.} I know that we ...
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What is --user =

I found the following statement from mysql doc: scripts/mysql_install_db --user=mysql I'm wondering what is '--user=mysql' from the above? The statement has no command at all, so I'm confused. ...
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PyQt App deployment

I'm developing four bioinformatic software's with PyQt. I mostly target Windows OS users but since the programs run without any problems on Ubuntu, I thought to upload them to the USC (I also got ...
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Ubuntu server-sysadmin package-managment docs: best to read Debian's docs? Any Ubuntu-specific?

Where's the authoritative, canonical (no pun intended) Ubuntu software-package-management ("pkg-man" for short) docs, references? Similarly, where would one point a newbie sysadmin to canonical Ubuntu ...
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Shorewall missing from Ubuntu 11.10 default repository?

I'm looking to configure my network using Shorewall on my Ubuntu 11.10 laptop. When I run apt-cache search it doesn't find Shorewall, is there some other repository I can add it from? Or is the ...
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Danger of using an untrusted apt mirror or proxy

My vague understanding of the authentication mechanisms behind debian/ubuntu packaging tells me that it should be safe to install packages downloaded from an untrusted server or proxy as long as apt ...
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fakeroot debian/rules binary error

I have a package I'm maintaining. When I issue "fakeroot debian/rules binary" I get this error: dh_install --sourcedir=debian/tmp cp: cannot stat `debian/tmp/usr/share/prg/1.svg': No such file or ...
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Ubuntu 20 - how to create platform agnostic packages architecture=all specifying dependencies on packages with native architecture

I am creating platform agnostic debian package on Ubuntu 20 and Ubuntu 22 - with an intention to install on both ARM and AMD64 processor architecture. My debian packages have depndencies on other ...
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Why can't i run Ubuntu Server 22.04.3 LTS Headless?

I have done a fresh install with Ubuntu Server 22.04.3 LTS. As soon as i remove the GPU and reboot.I am unable to ssh into the computer. I am able to run Truenas and Unraid headless. So it does not ...
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deb package script for --purge

Is there any script that get triggered when user execute apt purge? i.e. it does NOT trigger if user runs apt remove ....
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FSL 6.0.6 installation on ubuntu 20.04 takes too much time

Why does FSL 6.0.6 installation on Ubuntu 20.04 take too much time? It started good but stuck at 54% for nearly 9 hours. Since there was no error , I waited and got a message after approx 9 hours that ...
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How to set dependency of an external deb file in the deb file?

I need to create a deb file with just set two other deb files as dependency so that both of them will install before this deb file. If it is a package available in apt repo, I can directly mention as -...
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Is decrypting tls/ssl traffic still possible on Ubuntu?

As explained by Mozilla here and according to this Debian bug report, exporting the SSLKEYLOGFILE variable is no longer creating a key log file. This functionality can be re-enabled at compile time ...
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Add free space to ubuntu home [duplicate]

I have this disk setup: Where Partition 3 is windows installed and I reduced its size by 31GB, which is the new free space (Espacio Libre 31GB). Now, I need to add those 31GB to Partition 7, but I ...
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Linux says the screen is dead but it doesn't close it

I'm trying to learn how to work with "screen" tool. I have 2 additional screens. ixnomad@NomadMachine:~$ screen -ls There are screens on: 1037111.SYS_INFO (06/03/22 17:09:38) ...
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Debian rules files determine init

I want to modify the gdm3 package. I need a ifeq condition in the rules file, which should check whether systemd is installed. If systemd is the init system, then different build options are used. I ...
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Searching over all IMAP folders on terminal?

Problem I am aware that this problem might be rooted in the way IMAP works and what I can expect from a mail client. For IMAP folders are mailboxes and according to the protocol specification (afaik) ...
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Install Wine and PlayOnLinux on server environments

Well, I'd like to follow the following tutorial on a server environment: https://eltallerdemiku.blogspot.com/2018/12/como-instalr-loquendo-en-linux-con.html The point here is that I think I'm not ...
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Dependency issue while installing fake86 on Ubuntu 20.04

I'm trying to install fake86 on my laptop, in order to be able to write and run 8086 assembly programs. It fails to install because of a dependecy issue. It needs a package called libsdl1.2debian-all. ...
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Bad Username in /etc/crontab

I don't get it. The log told me, that the username is bad, but it don't seems to be. From /var/log/syslog Nov 9 09:10:42 INT-PI-PREPARE01 systemd[1]: cron.service: Main process exited, code=killed, ...
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How to display custom installed debian package on "Ubuntu Software" installed page?

I have create a package call google for test the debain packages. I installed it and now we can see it on application window as well. In here 3rd row, 3rd one is my installed package. When I right ...
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Linux Distros For The iMac G3? [duplicate]

What Versions Of Ubuntu/Debian or Ubuntu/Debian Based Disros Can Run On A iMac G3?
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Safe to add Debian Testing repos to Ubuntu 20.04 [duplicate]

I am running Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. My question is about this: Is it safe to add the Debian Testing Repositories to Ubuntu 20.04? I want to have newer software available and software that is Ubuntu ...
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Problem when trying to build debian packages

Hei, I am trying to build a package using make command and I get the following error: dpkg-shlibdeps: error: no dependency information found for /usr/local/lib/libcrypto.so.1.1 (used by debian/sgx-...
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How to split a Debian package and install the split off one automatically

I have a Debian package, said A, and I would like to move some files out of A and create a new package B for the split off files. A is installed on the system and could be upgraded by "apt dist-...
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Error: Unable to correct problems, you have held broken packages

root@tet0-Lenovo-G500s:/home/tet0/Downloads# apt install ./anydesk_5.5.4-1_amd64.deb Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state information... Done Note, selecting '...
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How often are Debian packages imported into Ubuntu during development?

I know that Ubuntu imports its packages from Debian unstable during its development phase of a new distribution release. This happens until the DebianImportFreeze starts. I am trying to find ...
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Creating a DEB with only postinst and postrm but no binary content

I am trying to create a deb package with a control file that is basically a list of Depends and a postinst and a prerm script. In other words, there are no binary files to be deployed as part of this ...
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How to create a meta-package? [duplicate]

I am trying to create a meta-package, which install all application that i will. Unfortunately i couldnot find any appropriate dockumentation about that. Does know someone how to do or where can i ...
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Could I make a persistent Ubuntu USB drive from Debian? [duplicate]

A lot of online tutorials say that I need to use mkusb on ubuntu to make a persistent ubuntu usb. Could I use mkusb on debian to make a persistent ubuntu usb?
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How to make a .deb package to install docker plus other dependencies?

I have a package and I use a shell script to install it on Ubuntu. I want to use a .deb file instead, and this software package has prerequisites including DOTNET and Docker. What are the steps to ...
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Blank display after waking up, using external monitor as primary on a HP laptop

I'm running No LSB modules are available. Distributor ID: Debian Description: Debian GNU/Linux 10 (buster) Release: 10 Codename: buster with XFCE. My computer specification is : 00:00.0 ...
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Problems installing or removing apps under terminal in Ubuntu 16.04.5 LTS

I'm reaching for your help because I tried everything I knew and cannot fix my issue. If I'am trying to use "apt-get install / apt-get update / apt-get purge" I am getting the following error: ...
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Canon LBP 2900 printer on Debian

If you have been struggling with this printer for some time following wrong tutorials, as I did, please refer to this WORKING tutorial: https://underr.space/notes/it/it-0012.html (it's in Russian, ...
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Multiple custom kernels vs linux-libc-dev

The goal: compile and install a new kernel (compiled from a different source) alongside the existing (stock) one. I have been out of touch with kernel building for the last few years. In the good old ...
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How to share File across A Ubuntu Workstation to a Windows Workstation using a Debian server

So I want to share files from my Ubuntu workstation to my Windows 7 workstation. But I must share them through the use of a single Debian 9 server. I know i can use SAMBA to share from Ubuntu to ...
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Keep deb updated using repository

I'm using Materia GTK theme in ubuntu 18.04. It's in the repos but it's an older version. I'm trying to keep it updated (when I update my system, just like Spotify .deb does). So I've tried to use the ...
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Use a2dp profile to have headphones be used as input [duplicate]

I was wondering if it's possible to use my headphones+microphone just as a microphone using a2dp profile. I have problems using HSP because the quality of sound is very poor so i was thinking of ...
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Exclude directories from a shared folder

I have an Ubuntu 17 VM on Virtual Box, and my host OS is windows 8.1. I created a shared folder between host and guest OS. Now, can I execlude a sub-directory from being shared to windows ?
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Creating multiple deb packages using CPack

I have a project with several components and I am creating 4 DEB packages using CPack version 2.8.12. I have no issues with package generation as well as installation but these: I am unable to make ...
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Start 3 Terminator Windows on 3 different Monitors with 3 different layouts

I have 3 different monitors hooked to my computer. I have 3 custom Terminator layouts. So far I have to manually open 3 different Terminator windows, move them to their respective monitors, switch ...
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Turn Debian into Ubuntu

I'd like to turn Debian into Ubuntu server 16.04. Problem is that its running on ARM9 32bit processor with some archaic hardware and I don't want to make new installation. How should I modify /etc/...
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How to compile or install Debian version of Vim on Ubuntu 16.04

I really like the version/set-up of vim that is included with Debian 9 server. This is not the same question as Ubuntu 16.10 repository providing vim 8. I am not asking about how to get Vim 8 on ...
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Valid characters in field identifiers of binary package control file

What are the restrictions on characters in debian binary package control files within Ubuntu? python-tempest currently uses an identifier called Python_version in the control file in trusty and this ...
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How do I fix this key signing issue with NeuroScience Debian?

super sleep deprived but coherent. Hopefully not being a complete dope and this laptop has caused me some trouble before. I added the keys from Neuroscience Debian just yesterday no sweat on another ...
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