Questions about installing Ubuntu, or installing programs from within Ubuntu.
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How do I install Oracle Java JDK 7?
If I downloaded the latest JDK from Oracle. Do I just download the .tar file, and extract it at /usr/lib/jvm/?
88
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18answers
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How can I install software or packages without Internet (offline)?
I have a friend who has got a computer that is not connected to the Internet. Is there any way to install software offline easily?
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9answers
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How can I install Sun/Oracle's proprietary Java 6/7 JRE or JDK?
I want to install Oracle's JRE and to update their lastest version through Update-Manager everytime they released. Is there a Ubuntu package that is provided by Canonical or Oracle?
Before release ...
78
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9answers
45k views
How do I optimize the OS for SSDs?
What steps should be taken before/during/after installation of Ubuntu on a Solid State Drive to optimize performance and ensure maximum durability of the drive?
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23answers
102k views
My computer boots to a black screen, what options do I have to fix it?
I am trying to boot Ubuntu on my computer. When I boot my computer it boots to a black screen. How can I fix this?
Table of Contents:
If you are trying to install Ubuntu
If you have a dual boot ...
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17answers
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I have 16GB RAM. Do I need 32GB swap?
I read many places that the rule of thumb for swap space is to double the amount of physical RAM. However, 32 GB does seem a LOT. Do I need that much? Do I need it at all with this high amount of ...
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3answers
73k views
Installing Ubuntu on a Pre-Installed UEFI Supported Windows 8 system
I bought a computer with pre-installed Windows 8. But I didn't like Windows 8, so i decided to install Ubuntu as a second operating system.
I'm absolutely new to Linux. I have been using Windows for ...
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4answers
27k views
How do I install the latest TeX Live 2012?
Ubuntu 12.04 still includes the outdated and obsolete 2009 version of TeX Live. Other than installing manually from the TeX Live website, is there any alternative to install the latest 2012 version on ...
60
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9answers
44k views
How do I install Ubuntu to a USB key? (without using Startup Disk Creator)
If you are hurrying to reply, System → Administration → StartUp Disk Creator -- no, that's not what I'm talking about.
I want to try Ubuntu 11.04's Unity without touching my existing Ubuntu ...
60
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8answers
5k views
How can I tell what date Ubuntu was installed?
is there a command which will output the date that ubuntu (or any distribution) was installed?
55
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9answers
43k views
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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56answers
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What are the most useful programs installed after setup of a vanilla Ubuntu? [closed]
For me some of the following are a must have after I have installed Ubuntu.
Please add links. and a note if the program isn't free (as in freedom)
Update: Collecting all the packages listed below in ...
50
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5answers
37k views
How can I accept Microsoft EULA agreement for ttf-mscorefonts-installer?
After a recent update, ttf-mscorefonts-installer
prompted me to accept its license agreement.
For some reason my terminal will not allow me to accept, or for some reason I am pressing the wrong ...
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4answers
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4answers
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When installing I'm given the option of encrypting my home folder — what does this do?
Does encrypting my home folder make my computer more secure?
Do I have to enter my password more if my home folder is encrypted?
What else should I know about encrypting my home folder?
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7answers
18k views
How can I find the version of Ubuntu that is installed?
I installed some version of Ubuntu on my VMware, but I don't know what version exactly it is. How can I find it out?
46
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11answers
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What's your recommendation on drive partitioning schemes for a desktop and home server?
What partitioning scheme do you recommend for a desktop? I've always created three or four primary partitions -- root, swap, home, and sometimes a separate boot partition. Ubuntu's default install ...
45
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6answers
93k views
How can I install on a non-PAE CPU? (error “Kernel requires features not present on the CPU: PAE”)
On my old Toshiba Tecra A2 laptop, I tried installing Ubuntu 12.04 Beta 2.
After burning it to a CD, I tried booting from the CD and got the message:
This kernel requires the following features not ...
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2answers
55k views
How would I install Picasa 3.9?
I've noticed a new release of Picasa (3.9). How would I install it over my current install of Picasa?
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9answers
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How to install a .tar.gz (or .tar.bz2) file?
I have downloaded tar.gz files. But I don't know how to install it. How do I install this kind of file?
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15answers
36k views
How do I install Adobe Flash player?
I have had significant problems with watching flash video in 64-bit Ubuntu. Does anyone know of a good way to get flash running on the platform?
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6answers
9k views
What is the best place to install user apps?
Occasionally I am installing application with something other than apt-get or the Package Manager.
What is the "best practice" location for installing user apps? (/usr/bin/, /usr/local/bin/, /opt/, ...
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7answers
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How do I install Sublime Text 2?
I installed Sublime Text 2 on 12.04 as per this tutorial.
However I don't have adequate permissions when launching the program from the Unity launcher. For example I cannot install packages, or if I ...
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9answers
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How to convert Wubi install into regular install?
I have installed Ubuntu on my D: partition using Wubi. Is there any way in which I can remove my Windows from C: drive and move my existing Ubuntu installation to C: drive and make it a regular ...
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10answers
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How can I strip down Ubuntu?
I'm trying to fix what I consider a bloated install of Ubuntu. When I install Ubuntu on a machine, I get things that I don't want - web browsers, office applications, media players, accessibility ...
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4answers
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How do I install python 2.7.2 on Ubuntu?
I want to install python 2.7.2.tgz on Ubuntu 10.04 64-bit , downloaded form http://python.org/.
Is this a correct way to install :
./configure
make
make install
If not , how can I do that?
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9answers
5k views
How can I install Ubuntu without removing Windows?
I need my pre-installed version of Windows 7 (or any other version of Windows), how could I install Ubuntu without erasing it?
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3answers
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How do I pre-install Ubuntu for someone (OEM install)?
I would like to pre-install Ubuntu on a computer for someone. I may want to customize it for them, but in the end they need to be able to choose a username, password, etc. when they first boot it up. ...
29
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5answers
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How to automatically fetch missing dependencies when installing software from .deb?
I'm trying to install MySQL Workbench on my Ubuntu box (11.04). The website has a Ubuntu .deb available for download (for 10.10 and 10.04 so I chose 10.10).
However,
sudo dpkg -i ...
29
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19answers
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Is a clean install better than upgrading?
Is it better to install Ubuntu completely new or is the upgrade process just as good? In other words, will my computer run just as problem-free and efficiently when I upgrade as opposed to a fresh ...
29
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5answers
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Installing Ubuntu on a SSD
Going to install Ubuntu 10.10 on new intel x25M 80GB SSD. It will be fresh install. I have been googling for past few days and getting overwhelming articles/blogs/Q&As. One particularly very ...
28
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10answers
9k views
How do I install Skype?
I want to install Skype, but I can't locate it in Software Center or by using Synaptic Package Manager. Can anyone help me?
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11answers
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How to install Eclipse?
I want to install the latest version of Eclipse but the Ubuntu Software Centre contains an older version.
Is there a PPA or some other way to install latest Eclipse?
Please describe the steps for ...
27
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3answers
17k views
How do I install Ubuntu TV on my computer?
I have a media PC connected to my TV at home. How do I install Ubuntu TV on this PC?
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How do I install gcc 4.7?
I wish to install gcc 4.7 so that I can use some c++11 features.
I downloaded the source, ran ./configure and was told I needed GMP. Downloaded the code for that, hit ./configure and was told I ...
25
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3answers
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How do I download and install Handbrake?
I'm new at Ubuntu so I don't know very well how to use the terminal in order to download and install programs that aren't in the software center. I've tried without success downloading and installing ...
25
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4answers
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How can I set the Software Center to install software for non-root users?
How can I set the Software Center to allow non-root users to install stuff from the Ubuntu repos without having to type in their password? I'm fully aware of the security implications, and am willing ...
25
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6answers
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How do I install an application by DEB file for a single user only?
When installing applications via the software center or by a DEB file they will usually be installed system wide for all users.
Is there a way to install an application for a single user only?
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9answers
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Dependency error while installing google chrome on Ubuntu 13.04
I Installed Ubuntu 13.04 64 bit Unity Desktop environment and did the routine OS update.
Downloaded the 64 bit .deb file from google chrome website and tried installing it ,which resulted to the ...
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4answers
1k views
I need minimalistic Ubuntu OS for Internet cafe PC [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Booting in kiosk mode
I am from India and am running a small Internet cafe. I did install Ubuntu 11 on my systems but could not continue with Ubuntu OS as it was ...
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5answers
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How do I fix my installation of ATI Catalyst Video Driver in 12.04 LTS?
My graphic card is a Mobility Radeon HD 4200 Series.
I tried these 2 answers from What is the correct way to install ATI Catalyst Video Drivers in 12.04 LTS?
But unfortunately, it does not work for ...
23
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8answers
1k views
What do I have to do before giving away my Ubuntu machine?
I have an old laptop that is running Ubuntu. Now I want to give away this laptop, but I want to remove all private data. So what should I remove? I don't want to format the whole system, because the ...
23
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11answers
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How can I install Minecraft?
I have tried many tutorials but none of them are clear enough. I have also tried installing it using Wine but it won't update and Wine goes gray and stops working.
Does anybody know an easy way to ...
23
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4answers
57k views
How do I install Adobe Acrobat Reader?
I am new to Ubuntu, but I believe I have Ubuntu 11.10 installed correctly. I am trying to install Acroread using AdbeRdr9.4.6-1_i386linux_enu.deb that I downloaded from the Adobe web site. How do I ...
23
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2answers
8k views
What's the best way to get Python 2.5 and 2.7 on Ubuntu 10.04
Ubuntu 10.04 has only two supported Python versions 2.6 and 3.1. Developers often need more, to test that their Python code works on 2.7, 2.5 (and maybe even 2.4 and older ones). What's the best way ...
22
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4answers
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How are packages actually installed via apt-get install?
When using the apt-get install method to install a package onto ubuntu, is there any fundamental difference between obtaining the source code for that package and building it from scratch? Does the ...
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5answers
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Is there a variant of Ubuntu that comes with none of the bundled software?
An official copy comes with Firefox, Amarok or Banshee, Evolution, games, etc. Is there a distro that comes with only the necessary packages, like synaptic to make the system stable, and nothing else?
...
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4answers
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How do I get my Mac to boot from an Ubuntu USB key?
If you select "USB" and "Mac" on this download page, it gives a series of command line instructions to make a USB key which the MacBook will boot into Ubuntu from.
I've followed them to the letter ...
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0answers
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How can I install the latest version of Sun Java (JRE)? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I install Oracle Java JRE 7?
Is there a reliable method to install the current version of Sun Java? Update 18 is in the repos, but it looks like Sun is up to ...
