Questions tagged [default]
Default refers to the setting/program set, etc. that was the initial configuration. This is a very generic tag, use a more specific one if possible.
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Why can other users see the files in my home folder?
I just added a new, underprivileged "desktop user," and I was surprised to discover that it can see the files in my home folder.
What is the rational for setting up such lax permissions?
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Editing the default boot item in grub menu, a definitive answer?
Each time I've tried to dual boot Ubuntu with Windows I always have difficulty with the same thing... editing the default option on the grub boot loader. I'm now running 11.10 and have run into the ...
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How do I recover the default version of some configuration file? [duplicate]
By accident, I messed up a configuration file. How do I recover the default version without reinstalling or affecting other things?
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How can I change or hide the ~/snap directory?
I'm not particularly fond of apps cluttering my $HOME directory with their own files or directories. It's rarely a problem, because most apps have the courtesy to hide their data by prefixing it with ...
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Change default user folders path?
In previous releases of Ubuntu, I used Ubuntu Tweak to change the paths to the user folders (Music, Documents, Videos, etc). I can't find an option in Gnome 3 to do this, and Ubuntu Tweak's ppa still ...
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How to set default opening folder for Nautilus file manager?
How do I configure Nautilus to open at my Documents folder instead of my home folder?
I've scoured this site and found answers instructing users to edit the /usr/share/applications/nautilus.desktop ...
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What happens if I delete the default folders in my home folder?
What are the consequences of deleting any of these?
e.g.:
How will applications that expect them to be present behave?
Where will the items on my desktop go?
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How reinstall the default graphics drivers?
When I installed ubuntu 11.10, 64 bits I didn't have to install any kind of graphics drivers and all 3d efects were working fine. Now, it seems to be that graphics drivers are uninstalled. I can't use ...
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How to reset evolution settings to defaults?
I have not used Evolution for long time now and I would like to reset all the settings and start from scratch. How would I be able to do this?
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What default fonts are used?
I was wondering what fonts are used in Ubuntu 11.10 and are they open source? The fonts used in Ubuntu have very cute Armenian character support, that's why I would like to know them, so I can install ...
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How to set default program to open specific file type
I wish to set the default program to open .jpg files and other image files to GIMP. To do this as said in one of the answers here, I went into this section (Right-click > Properties > Open With):...
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What is the story behind the default times set in /etc/crontab?
To my understanding, this is the default configuration of /etc/crontab:
# m h dom mon dow user command
17 * * * * root cd / && run-parts --report /etc/cron.hourly
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Why does /bin/sh point to /bin/dash and not /bin/bash? [duplicate]
As far as I understand bash is the default shell in Ubuntu, so why does /bin/sh point to /bin/dash?
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How can I automatically mute the volume at every boot?
Sometimes I forget to enable mute before shutting down my laptop.
Can I set it up to be muted by default every time Ubuntu boots, before the login screen is displayed?
When I try DoR's suggestion of ...
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How do you use a shell other than bash at a terminal as default?
When you drop to the terminal via Applications -> Terminal or Ctrl+Alt+F1 etc. bash is used by default to interpret your commands. If you wish to use another command interpreter (like zsh or fish), ...
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How to configure XRDP to start cinnamon as default desktop session
I was wondering if there is a way to make Cinnamon 1.4 the default environment upon logging in to Ubuntu 12.04. I can install Cinnamon 1.4 without any problems, but I am trying to run XRDP to log in ...
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How do I make Geany my default editor on Ubuntu?
I actually want to change the default text editor on my Ubuntu 12.04 from nano to Geany. When I used this code:
update-alternatives --config editor
.. I don't see Geany in the list.
So to add Geany,...
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How to set Thunar as a default file manager?
Is it possible to make Thunar my default file manager in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS?
I've installed Thunar and I must say there's really visible performance difference compared to gnome-shell default manager.
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Make PulseAudio prefer external audio device
I have a Bose Soundlink external audio device, which I use to stream music from my computer to my stereo. Ubuntu recognizes the device, but does not automatically use it. In order to get PulseAudio to ...
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Where can I find a complete list of packages that I have installed after initial installation?
I want to save the list of packages that have installed. I figured it might be the best to list all and diff it with the default set.
Edit: Clarification: I don't want to get the list of installed ...
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How can I change the default screen resolution? [closed]
Here's the scoop: I have a crappy VisionQuest TV that I am currently using as a monitor on my computer running XBMCbuntu. It defaults to 1280x768 which the TV will not display correctly. It appears to ...
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17.04 How to set default window screen position
Is it possible to set the default window position when an app is opened/launched from coords 0,0 to something else like:
(saved) - previously opened coords
(custom) custom x,y coords
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Change default console position in CodeBlocks
It's so annoying to drag it over and over again. How to change default position of a console?
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How to read default key value with dconf or gsettings?
I would like to know the default value of a dconf/gsettings key.
My question is a followup of the question below:
Where can I get a list of SCHEMA / PATH / KEY to use with gsettings?
What I'm trying ...
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How are applications selected as defaults?
Whenever I install Ubuntu there are certain applications I automatically install, instead of using Ubuntu's default (VLC comes to mind).
My question is about how some software is chosen over others ...
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Change Default Font for a Specific Language
Is there any way to change the default font for a specific language like Persian/Farsi?
I don't want to change the whole font system. I like Ubuntu Font very much but the Persian/Farsi version is very ...
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How can I reset my GRUB background to default?
I installed some sort of software (I think it had to do with Gnome) that changed the splash image behind the GRUB boot interface from the standard purple background to a somewhat tacky Debian splash ...
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How do I change the default Chinese font?
I've installed two Chinese fonts from the repos: UMing and UKai. I like better how UKai looks, but the default font picked by Ubuntu (when selecting a non-Chinese font) is UMing. For example, my ...
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Audio device changes on reboot
I'm using Ubuntu with Rise Vision for digital signage at our company.
Its hooked up to a HDMI display with audio coming through the display.
Its been working great until the end of summer after ...
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Changing the default program for an application
I have installed MonoDevelop and after that Wine, but when I want to open an EXE file and then double click on it, it always runs with the Mono runtime, and if I want to run it with Wine, I should ...
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How can I change the default folder location that nautilus opens?
The default is that clicking on the folder in the unity dock opens the home directory.
Since there are shortcuts for all the sub-folders of the home directory in the sidebar already, I'd prefer the ...
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Lubuntu 12.04 change default keyboard-layout after installation
I accidentally set the keyboard to the wrong language when I was installing the system, and now I have to change that keyboard setting every time i start the computer.
How do I change the default ...
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How to force Empathy Internet Messaging to change default webcam?
I just recently bought a new webcam. It is USB powered. For personal reasons, I wish to not use the built in webcam that came with my netbook.
I want to use this new one. I love empathy, it is a ...
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Application dash as default
When pressing the super button the dash opens. It will always open in the home format. On the bottom you can choose between different lenses, the second one being the application lens with filter ...
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How To Configure The Default Sound Output Device
We all know that the output device for sound can be configured manually from
Settings > Sound > Output Device > <Dropdown List>
But it's very tiresome to see the device selected ...
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Default file manager changed, can't change back [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Chromium “Show in Folder” opens in text editor
(Using ubuntu 11.04)
I tried to open a torrent file in chrome, and it asked for my default application, so I ...
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Reset to Default Unity Login
I just installed Kubuntu alongside Ubuntu 12.04, and it changed my login screen. I liked the Ubuntu one and would like to set it back to the default. How can i do that?
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In what directory(s) are the default ubuntu icons located?
I accidentally deleted the Downloads bookmark, and I wanted to recreate it with the same icon, but I can't find it.
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How to keep zoomlevel in Evince constant after clicking a link?
I really love how Evince works but this little thing is annoying me so much. When I select a title or a subtitle from the table of contents it shifts the zoom. On windows it was just easy as pie with ...
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Why is bash the default shell in most OS?
Why is bash the default shell in most OSes (Ubuntu, Fedora, OSX, etc.)? Why is it that a lot of advanced users mostly use zsh? If it is that good, why is it not the default?
I use both I don't see a ...
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How do I set which PostgreSQL version is to be used by default?
I have 2 different versions of PostgreSQL installed on my system (Ubuntu Lucid):
/var/lib/postgresql/8.4
/var/lib/postgresql/9.0
By default, when I run a PostgreSQL command such as createdb or psql, ...
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What is the default swap size?
How does the installer calculate what size of swap partition to create? Presumably it's based on installed RAM size, but does that depend on how much RAM?
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How do I switch off "continuous" mode permanently in Evince?
this is an FAQ on the website for Evince but without any answer. I searched gconf but with no luck. Even on a per document basis, Evince won't remember this setting! I want it to be off. Any help on ...
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How do I change the default user that signs in on WSL?
I'm running Ubuntu terminal on windows with WSL, Every time I launch the terminal it signs me in as the root user. I've created a new user and given them root privileges so that I can code easier. How ...
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Why is Gnome System Monitor on 18.04 installed as a snap by default?
This question arises from this bug report I made: https://github.com/paradoxxxzero/gnome-shell-system-monitor-applet/issues/474
I don't understand why these applications are installed as snaps, but ...
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How do you globally set the default browser using KDE4?
I'm using awesome-wm on Kubuntu 10.10. I like some of the KDE tools... like choqok. Thing is, that within awesome wm it seems to be impossible to set a default browser, because KDE4 settings overwrite ...
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Programatically modify file associations using standard interface (using mimetype)
I know that there are some files /etc/gnome/defaults.list that store mime associations and are in format that should make editing them possible.
But I am looking for a way that will handle at least ...
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How to set memory usage sort in top command as default?
I want to sort the memory usage in top command as default. So that i do not have to sort in every i run top command.
How to do that?
Thanks in advance....
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When uploading files in Chrome, how do I choose the file browser?
When trying to upload a file/image in Chrome you get the default file browser. I think it's Thunar or Nautilus. I changed my default file browser to Dolphin file explorer however.
All my folders and ...
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How to change the default parent directory for a new users home folder?
I'm mostly asking this as it's apart of an assignment that asks me to.
"configure the default settings of linux for when you create a new user, their home directories are in /project/users directory ...
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