For questions regarding written documentation such as manuals, help files, policies, instructions, or guides.
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Why won't se-toolkit set up? [closed]
When I run "apt-get update" and "apt-get upgrade" on Backtrack 5 R3, I get this after waiting about an hour and a half or so:
Setting up se-toolkit (4.2.1-bt0) ...
Errors were encountered while ...
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0answers
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Manual to Quickly: application preferences?
Where can one find a manual to Quickly, where it is written about using (=programming, how to connect widgets in PreferencesDialogWindow with preferences, and how to use them in the application) ...
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3answers
705 views
How can I install Gimp 2.8's help documentation on Ubuntu 12.04?
Ubuntu 12.04 comes with Gimp 2.6, so I installed Gimp 2.8 using the instructions below:
sudo apt-get purge gimp*
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:otto-kesselgulasch/gimp
sudo apt-get update
sudo ...
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1answer
55 views
Is There A Guide to Debian Live's Seemingly Undocumented Ubuntu Extension?
Debian Live is the tool used to generate LiveCD images now for Ubuntu. There is a manual available for it that notes there is an extension that handles producing Ubuntu-style LiveCDs but says very ...
3
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4answers
889 views
Remove documentation to save hard drive space
I like to create a rather small Ubuntu installation in a Virtual Box machine. It should basically just provide TeX Live and related tools. I figured now that I have almost 1GB of data under ...
0
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1answer
42 views
What is the “best” Ubuntu manual? [closed]
What is the 'best' Ubuntu manual for a 'newbie' who is computer literate, and comfortable with command lines? Just looking for opinions, thanks,
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2answers
176 views
Free online Ubuntu user guide, that is simple to understand?
I just recently downloaded and started using Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and this is my first Linux/unix OS ever. I've been faced with a gigantic learning curve that I think would deter most people.
With that ...
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2answers
3k views
Architecture diagram explaining the Ubuntu Cloud Infrastructure with MAAS / Openstack architecture?
I'm interested in Ubuntu Cloud Infrastructure with MAAS (based on Openstack from what I understand) but cannot find any architecture diagram which gives an overview of how MAAS works.
The case is ...
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1answer
41 views
Which target in debian/rules do I need to use for generating documentation?
I have run into some problems creating Debian packaging for a shared library. The application contains a Doxyfile which is used to generate documentation for the library. I would like to create a ...
3
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2answers
6k views
Do files at /etc/apt/sources.list.d need to have an extension '.list'?
In /etc/apt/sources.list.d I have several files for custom repositories. All the names of those files end with .list.
Is it obligatory that files in that folder should end with that extension? If ...
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0answers
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How to create pptp vpn connection manually?
I have created the vpn manually by creating vpn client in
/etc/ppp/peers/myvpn
but using this method i have to type extra command to route the ip traffic through vpn
Is there a way to create a ...
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1answer
47 views
Ubuntu 12.4 not working
This is message I get when I turn laptop on, have tried various things but nothing helps. Not an IT wizard so basic instructions to help would be appreciated. Screen reads.... Errors were found while ...
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2answers
103 views
All ports are closed until they are opened manually by the user? Is it true?
I am new to Linux and Ubuntu. I googled and read some articles stating that all ports are closed until they are opened manually by the user. Is it correct?
And what do you mean by "listening on a ...
3
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1answer
164 views
Installation of Just Clang/LLVM Documentation?
How do I install just the documentation and man pages of Clang and LLVM? I compiled the current version from source, based on the source from the LLVM website and it works fine but since it is a local ...
1
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2answers
1k views
Wireless configuration using /etc/network/interfaces documentation
I followed the tutorial here and was able to properly configure my network: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=202834&page=181
I know of the documentation in ...
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0answers
174 views
Where is the documentation for programming OpenGL ES for Ubuntu Touch?
How can I program an OpenGL ES program for Ubuntu Touch?
I have installed QtCreator and the Ubuntu SDK, but I can't seem to find any documentation about this topic.
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1answer
375 views
What does the kernel taint value mean?
Running cat /proc/sys/kernel/tainted prints the current kernel taint value (in base 10). My understanding is that this value is a bitfield, where each bit indicates the absence or presence of a ...
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1answer
335 views
how to create table and paste in libreoffice
I use Ubuntu 11.10 and Libreoffice.I want to do some thing shown in this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7EQirZvoQ
using Libreoffice and Ubuntu.
I want to know how can I create table in ...
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1answer
142 views
Where can I find Ubuntu's kernel source code? [duplicate]
I heard that Ubuntu is open source and that all its source code is available, but I have never seen its code. I want to start learning about Ubuntu's kernel and its complete working.Please suggest me ...
3
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1answer
64 views
Upgrade Ubuntu Server from 11.04 to 11.10 without internet connection
We have application software that really likes Ubuntu Server 11.10. I need to upgrade several 11.04 servers to this version. Two questions:
The servers that need to be upgraded do not have Internet ...
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1answer
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how to find documentation about structure of system files? [closed]
I'm new to Linux, and I'm interested in learning the bowels of Linux. I want to learn how the contents of system files are structured like, /usr/share/applications/defaults.list.
I want to open .html ...
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2answers
269 views
Python 2.7: no documentation found when typing help('print')
I have just installed Python 2.7 and Python 3.2 on my Ubuntu 12.04 (32 bit).
sudo apt-get install python python-doc python3 python3-doc
I opened a Python 3 shell (is it called like that) typing ...
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1answer
186 views
How do I contribute documentation to Juju?
I've found some bugs in the Juju Documentation that I'd like to fix, but the docs are in some format I've not seen before, how can I contribute?
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0answers
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Why isn't there a deep documentation of unity code and how to contact its number one engineer?
Why isn't there a documentation of the unity 3d code that would make it easy to reuse or change the code?
I've been trying to make a contribution to the unity code and I find it rather hard to ...
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2answers
32 views
How to install packages without documentation?
Stage
I am using Ubuntu 12.04.
I want to install some TexLive packages, but they requires their own documentation packages.
For example:
texlive-latex-extra pulls texlive-latex-extra-doc.
...
3
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1answer
81 views
Where can I find a PDF of the documentation for Ubuntu?
Is there a FULL PDF manual on the Ubuntu Operating Software that can be printed as oppose to reading on the internet? I prefer a hard copy.
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3answers
260 views
Is there a common use case documentation available for Unity?
Unity will introduce a new desktop paradigm for most of us. Therefore alot of people may wonder how to perform their common use cases, e.g.:
how do I open an application?
how do I find an ...
0
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2answers
158 views
How to read OpenJDK 7 documentation (or other -doc) packages?
I have installed openjdk-7-doc but I cannot find where to read the documentations of the APIs?
E.g.: How to find/read "String class" API documentation
I prefer GUI-based over command-line but I also ...
2
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2answers
154 views
What are the files in /dev/input/ and what they do?
I'm fairly new to ubuntu and I've started to search around everywhere and check everything!
Recently I saw these files at /dev/input/eventX, js0, mice, mouseX. By printing the output using "cat" I ...
0
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1answer
53 views
Where can I find comprehensive documentation on the various aspects of Linux?
Whenever a problem pops up in my use of Linux (full time user for 6 years) I start by googling. The simplest (or most common) issues will usually be cleared right away. If it's not in one of those two ...
3
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2answers
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How can I know which version of the C++ “standard library” is installed?
I would like to install the C++ standard library documentation (following the answers in Download C++ reference) but I do not know which version of library is installed in my Ubuntu.
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3answers
1k views
Are there any GUI man page editors are available?
I find the man page format extremely painful to write. Is there a GUI (WYSIWYG or WYSIWYM) editor available to make this task easier? I'm hoping for an application that is to man pages as Kompozer is ...
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3answers
333 views
Best linux/ubuntu references on the web and in print
In the opinion of this community, what are the best linux/ubuntu references (online or print)? Let's say the best 5 - 10. Also, please categorize as to experience level. Personally, I am not a linux ...
2
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1answer
192 views
Problems with newly installed Ubuntu [closed]
I just dual-booted my PC with Ubuntu 12.04 alongside Windows 7. I like everything about Ubuntu except two things.
First, whenever I click the right mouse button in Firefox, it immediately hangs. I ...
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1answer
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What is the use of *-doc packages?
I was installing some programs, and every program has a XXX-doc package. I suppose it's for documentation, maybe even for man pages? Because I get a documentation online, thus in that case may I ...
2
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1answer
1k views
Is there a simple tutorial for ldap?
I'm looking for something targeted at a complete beginner. It's not setting up the package itself that I'm concerned with, but rather a way to set up a schema.
0
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1answer
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Ubuntu package for gnome system admin guide?
Is there a documentation package available for Gnome System Administrator's guide?
http://library.gnome.org/admin/system-admin-guide/stable/
I wish to have a offline copy preferably as a ubuntu ...
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4answers
1k views
How do I get help for “echo” or other bash commands?
man echo works. but out of curiosity, does echo have something similar to a --help flag/parameter?
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1answer
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Wine 1.4 and Office 2010 installation tutorial - Ubuntu 12.04
Since Wine 1.4, there is native support for Office 2010, but where is a good manual with the pre requirements?
Every time when I want to install Office 2010, the setup breaks up during the ...
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Fixme:Missing Xinclude Content error in GTK+ 3 reference manual
I'm not good in English . I am getting problem with DevHelp , under the
GTK+ 3 reference manual > GTK+ Overview > Getting Started With GTK+ . Gives me
What is the meaning with FIXME:MISSING ...
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1answer
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Is there an online documentation repository for ruby like it is for Matlab? [closed]
Is there an online documentation repository for ruby like it is for Matlab? A site that documents the functions and objects, their uses, parameters, etc?
Matlab online Documentation
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7answers
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Are there any good books for new Ubuntu user?
I recently installed Ubuntu in my uncle's laptop. He seems to like it and he is asking me for some good Ubuntu books for beginners. I was thinking about The Official Ubuntu Book. Any other suggestions ...
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1answer
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What do the 68 group symbols in KeePassX stand for in detail?
KeePassX 0.4.3 > Menu > Groups > Add New Group > (Group Preferences) > '>' lists 68 group symbols. What do these 68 group symbols stand for in detail? The KeePassX handbook does not explain that. I ...
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1answer
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Application for viewing installed Documentation in Ubuntu 12.04
I don't remember the name of application or package which I used in Ubuntu 11.04 to view the default installed Documentation or manually installed documentations from synaptic.
It was pretty ...
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2answers
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How to have colored manual pages in gnome-terminal
When I switched to tty I noticed manpages look different by using some color scheme. How to make it to gnome-terminal?
Update: Here is a solution, I found at Unix stackExchange site.
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0answers
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How to get Yelp to open the docs?
quickly tutorial
Result: An empty Yelp window with the XML file opened in gedit.
yelp /usr/share/quickly/templates/ubuntu-application/help/tutorial.xml --> Exactly the same problem.
Worked fine a ...
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2answers
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What text do I have to put in mc's File Find text field “Content:”?
Midnight Commander 3.4.8.1 > File Find. What text do I have to put in the »Content:« text field and in the other fields? I tried several settings in the other fields but mc always returned no result. ...
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1answer
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documentation for xsession ubuntu 12.04
where I can find info about Xsessions in ubuntu 12.04?
documents, blogs, anything is ok.
my project is about boot in kiosk mode, and I need it.
thanks for your help!
(I speak Spanish, my English ...
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0answers
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How can I browse Ubuntu Wiki offline?
I am accustomed to offline wiki browsing. I thought it would be great if I can read Ubuntu wiki in the same way.
Is there anyway I can read Ubuntu Wiki offline? Help will be much appreciated if I ...
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1answer
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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 ...
