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Gnome dash shows only first 8 letters of application names
The overview of unity shows only cropped versions of the application, see here:
I am using Ubuntu 12.04 with gnome 3.2 gnome shell.
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Installing ubuntu without any OS
Is it possible to install ubuntu without having a operating system?
I have tried to install through usb and do not have access to dvd/cd at the moment.
can anyone help?
i got the following error ...
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GNOME shell does not load
I see that there have been other similar posts, but the underlying problems seem to vary. I am not competent to troubleshoot myself, could you please walk me through it:
I have recently upgraded from ...
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Gnome/Unity not working
I wanted to try the gnome 3.9 UI on ubuntu 12.04 LTS. So I installed the following ppa
add-apt-repository ppa:gnome3-team/gnome3
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
Then I added the ...
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Can't start XBMC [closed]
I just installed XBMC via terminal:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:team-xbmc/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install xbmc
I am using Ubuntu 12.04 and Gnome Shell 3.4.
Every time I launch the ...
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My Ubuntu 12.04.2 Online Accounts only has Google and Windows Live accounts. Where are the others?
I just reinstalled ubuntu 12.04, fully updated it and I went to set up my online accounts. It only has two account types to add, Google and windows live accounts. There is no option to add facebook, ...
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Why does Ubuntu 12.04 randomly reboot in unity and gnome, but not in xfce?
Currently running 12.04 LTS and i find that on a fresh install the system reboots when using Unity or Gnome, but runs stable when using Xfce. This piqued my interest as to why this would be? Hoe does ...
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How to completely remove a gnome shell extension?
I'm running gnome-shell 3.4.1 under Ubuntu 12.04. I've been trying out various extensions from http://extensions.gnome.org and now I want to completely remove some, expecially so as they don't take up ...
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Not able to login after installing vncserver
So I installed vncserver and vncviewer and was trying to run virtual machine through qemu. Last night it was all good, now when i try to login a black screen comes in and I am again on the login, even ...
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Window theme won't change (gnome 3.8)
I've just upgraded from 12.04, to 12.10, to 13.04 using the software updater, and I've upgraded Gnome from 3.4 to 3.8. The problem is, when I try to change my theme using the Tweak Tool, I am only ...
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Gnome 3.4 partially or totally freeze [duplicate]
I'm using an Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. Since, I discovered that there are other desktops on Ubuntu, rather than Unity, I installed Gnome 3.4.
But it freezes time by time, when I run many applications or ...
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How to remove default folders from Home Folder sidebar? [duplicate]
I am using 12.04. Since I use Ubuntu solely for low level development, I removed all the irrelevant folders, like ~/Music, ~/Pictures, ~/Videos, etc. However, these folders continue to show up in the ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 with Nvidia 304.88 GT 220 not keeping resolution wwhen switching inputs HDMI on HDTV
Strange problem since the latest 'upgrade' for the Nvidia drivers (to 304.88).
My HTPC - Ubuntu 12.04 - is connected to my HDTV via a Samsung receiver. This receiver does all the switching for my ...
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1answer
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Why is packagekit starting up throughout the day
Why is packagekit starting up throughout the day? There is no
indication in the messages which component is sending the message to
start packagekit, just a dbus message indicating that the service
was ...
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Cinnamon reverted to gnome
After Installing 12.04 and installing Cinnamon and using it for a while, I logged out and then back in to find that it was just loading into gnome 3.4.2.1. I have tried removing it and purging it and ...
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Gnome 3 Favourite bar missing
I am using ubuntu 12.04 with gnome 3.From last few days I have noticed a change in my gnome is clicking on activities button doesn't shoes favourite bar/dash (screenshot attached). I have tried a lot ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 unresponsive after sleep
I am running ubuntu 12.04 with gnome classic. When I leave my computer for a few minutes the screen goes dark and after I wake it up all I get is black screen and mouse. That happens every time and I ...
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Ubuntu 12.04LTS cannot change Date&time and Wallpaper and screen timeout in System Settings
Problem:
Cannot change Date&time settings, there is no response toggling "Weekday", "Date and month" and "12-hour" or "24-hour".
Cannot change Wallpaper.
Cannot change "Turn screen off when ...
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Installing Gnome 3.8 on Ubuntu 12.04
Gnome 3.8 is released and I wanted to have it on my system running Ubuntu 12.04. I came across this:
Gnome 3.8 on Ubuntu 12.04.2 lts
In the answers, it is mentioned that Gnome 3.8 is not available in ...
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1answer
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Install gnome desktop in kubuntu
I am trying to install gnome desktop from kubuntu. So I did this : sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop It ran well but now I am getting this error:
sudeep@sudeep:~$ sudo apt-get install ...
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Uninstall apps installed with GNOME3
I have installed GNOME 3 desktop environment in Ubuntu 12.04 and want to free some space by removing apps I don't need. When I try to do so via Software Center, I get a warning that the Gnome Desktop ...
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How to eliminate or disable the GNOME3 top panel?
I am using GNOME3 with Ubuntu 12.10. I am interested in using the new Cairo Dock which seems to replace the GNOME top panel. The trouble here is that the top panel overlaps the new Cairo upper docks.
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GNOME 3 old interface
I'm going nuts! I installed the a newer version of GNOME (it's now 3.5.1), but I'm still seeing the old interface. I want the interface with the "activities" button in the left top corner. Now I see ...
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raise and focus running application when opening file in nautilus?
I'm using Ubuntu 12.04 with and would like to know how I can configure it so that when I double click on a file, and it opens it with an already running program, it will raise and focus that program. ...
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gnome 3 and unity not working after vlc crash
i'm pretty much a newbie to Ubuntu, and i'm stuck right now
i'm running 12.04 on an HP with NVidia 8500gt (12.10 was giving me loads of problems with software center and update manager).
small detail, ...
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1answer
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gnome-terminal issue
When I run gnome-terminal I get following error:
GLib-GIO-ERROR **: No GSettings schemas are installed on the system
Trace/BPT trap
Anyone has idea what is missing? where can I find it.
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1answer
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Under “System Settings -> Details” “Graphics” shown as “Unknown” [duplicate]
I recently installed Ubuntu 12.04 on my desktop. System details shown by Ubuntu are as:
Memory: 3.8 GB
Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-3220 CPU @ 3.30GHz × 4
Graphics: Unknown
OS: type 32-bit
Now I ...
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How to disable the Applications menu delay in fallback mode on 12.04 (Precise)
I'm using the GNOME Fallback mode on Ubuntu Precise. When I move the mouse down in the Applications menu, the submenus appear slowly (after 100ms or more).
On Ubuntu Lucid, the following settings in ...
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How do I install Ubuntu allong side an existing Windows 7?
I have a 600GB hard disk which has three partitions C, D and E in Windows 7.
Windows 7 is installed on the C drive.
Now I want to install Ubuntu on E drive. How do I do this?
Is it a good idea to ...
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Gnome-shell disable overview thumbnails
Is there a way how to disable the thumbnails in gnome-shell overview? It makes my PC lag and is (for me) useless...
Something like disabling the Windows tab and always selecting the Applcations one.
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How do I set a custom cursor theme in Ubuntu 12.04? [duplicate]
I would just like to set a custom cursor theme on my computer. I had this pack back on 10.10 from here. http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php?content=50663. But I can't seem to recall how I did it. ...
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How do I successfully remove Gnome Panels 12.04LTS? [duplicate]
So I have read many threads on various forums and tried all the prescribed key combinations to remove a panel.
I have tried installing both dconf-editor and gconf-editor to change the key located ...
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12.04 freezing quite often in Gnome 3 [closed]
I know this might be too general, but it's starting to get on my nerves and I don't know what else to say.
I've run Memtest and everything came out alright.
The two most resource-heavy processes are ...
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Steam Broke My System
I installed steam on 12.04 and now gdm won't start on boot. It will just hang on boot, but I can change to a terminal.
I uninstalled steam from the terminal but it still isn't working.
Please help
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How to switch off graphics card?
I am using Ubuntu 12.04 in my HP laptop (A8 processor), It is getting overheated when I use Ubuntu, but when I use Windows it stays cool. I want to switch off my graphics card in Ubuntu. This has to ...
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Ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS vs. Ubuntu 12.10? [duplicate]
should I pick Ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS or 12.10 for my home machine?
I know that Ubuntu 12.04 is LTS but 12.10 is newer.
But what should I pick now?
Can I use Gnome 3 Shell (apt-get install gnome-shell) ...
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How can I make LibreOffice writer have window decorations again in Gnome 3?
I'm not sure whether I've discovered a feature or a bug of LibreOffice Writer v. 3.5.4.2 in Gnome 3.4 on Ubuntu 12.04. Either way, I can't figure out how to get things back to how they normally are.
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Gigolo/gnome password safety
I was proposed to save a password in gnome-shell @ 12.04 using Gigolo:
Where exactly are these passwords saved and how are they encrypted?
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My language just changed out of the blue?
I just logged out of Ubuntu and logged in again and my language had changed to an asian dialect. Is there any way I can find the cause of this?
I've changed it back, I'm just perplexed as to how this ...
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Security bug when switching user account
I face the following security issue on Ubuntu 12.04, Classic desktop.
There we have 6 user accounts on the machine.
One user logs on. Ok. Then a second user is using the User switcher logs in as well. ...
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Run Xswipe at startup
I want to run Xswipe for my xps 13 (sputnik) build.
I have added it to gnome-session-properties.
The command is:
perl ~/xSwipe-master/xSwipe.pl
But it does not run at startup.
Any ideas?
Thanks
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1answer
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I am being logged out when I start chromium browser?
When I start chromium browser I get logged out and I get the startup screen. How can I check what causes this? I have tried re-installing chromium but that did not work.
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Missing options from settings panel in ubuntu after upgrade from 12.04 to 12.10
After upgrade from 12.04 to 12.10 I am missing multiple options in the settings panel.
Most seem to be display related like
sticky edges in the display panel the
behavior tab in the appearance ...
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Dragging a window in GNOME 3 is very slow in my machine. Is there a way to make it faster?
I have recently installed GNOME 3 and it seems that most of its fancy effects work pretty smoothly. Strangely though, dragging a window is slow and glitchy. Is it caused by some effect which can be ...
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How to choose a resolution for GRUB2?
I'm using Gnome 3.6.2 with Ubuntu 12.10, my screen resolution is currently 1680x1050, but in GRUB it was something different. First I used /etc/default/grub to uncomment the resolution line and change ...
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How do I change the background at boot time for Ubuntu 12.04?
I have Ubuntu 12.04 with gnome. I want to replace the background image of the screen where I'm asked to choose between Windows and Ubuntu.
I replaced this image
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Alt+F2 doesn't display the Run Command Prompt in GNOME Shell
I have Ubuntu 12.04 LTS AMD64 and GNOME Shell 3.4.1 and for some reason the Alt+F2 keys stopped displaying the Run Command Prompt when pressed.
Now, I've seen the other answers that point you to ...
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1answer
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Is there a way to disable laptop LCD on startup when external monitor is connected
Am running 12.04 and Gnome Shell with a Thinkpad X201 laptop and docking station. When I start the Thinkpad in the docking station with the lid closed, Ubuntu is recognizes that the external monitor ...
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How to set GNOME Classic (no effects) as default?
I am wondering is there a possibility that every time I logged in to my Ubuntu, the desktop is set to Gnome Classic (no effect)? It is too redundant to set and choose it in the login every time.
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ubuntu spurious environment variable
I have a spurious path in my ~PATH~ environment variable in Ubuntu:
/usr/lib/lightdm/lightdm
I have no idea where it is set. I have checked these files:
/etc/environment
/etc/profile
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