Lubuntu is a lightweight distribution based on Ubuntu. It and the default applications included use minimal resources. As of the 11.10 "Oneiric Ocelot" release, Lubuntu is an official Ubuntu derivative. Lubuntu uses the Openbox window manager.
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How can I see indicator-sync in LXPanel?
I've installed indicator-sync (Universe) but he doesn't appear in the panel.
How can I fix that?
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Lubuntu Precise - Power button doesn't shutdown immediately anymore
After some upgrade, my headless lubuntu 12.04 stopped shutting down on power button press.
I tried to edit ~/.config/openbox/lubuntu-rc.xml without success. Nowhere docs on possible alternative to ...
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wifi connection in lubuntu 11.10
I am facing the wifi network connection problem, which was previously working absolutely fine.
I have checked /etc/network/interfaces file
auto wlan0
iface wlan0 inet dhcp
wireless-mode managed
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How to install bnetd in Lubuntu from command line?
I am trying to install bnetd on lubuntu and i got error compiling it (I have never compiled anything yet)
I execute this at the terminal:
loading cache ./config.cache
checking host system type... ...
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lubuntu - command to use in .desktop file to launch application reduced to panel
I have a .desktop file:
[Desktop Entry]
Encoding=UTF-8
Name=Thunderbird
Comment=mail manager
Exec=thunderbird
Terminal=false
Type=Application
NoDisplay=false
Hidden=false
Is there a command to use ...
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Only “Vulnerable” Flash Player version works
For the last year, I have been using outdated Shockwave Flash 11.1 r102 in Firefox, because more recent versions (11.2 r202.243 or .280) don't work for me. Typically, with r202 versions, I get blanks ...
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Booting impossible cause GRUB rescue won't let me
I created two bootable USB: Lubuntu 12.10 and Ubuntu 12.04 from my windows machine.
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I installed Ubuntu 12.04, everything is fine. A popup window appears that says something like "I have ...
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I want to format my hard drive and install Lubuntu from DVD- Where do I start?
I have 256 MG ram. I don't really need XP. I ran Lubuntu with live CD but could not install it with XP (which I don't really need).
My computer is for back up only. I need something to access the ...
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Unable to install Steam 64bit - Wrong architecture (Lubuntu 12.04)
I'm on a new install of Lubuntu 12.04 on an Acer Aspire 5534 (specifications here, tl;dr: AMD dual-core 64bit) trying to install steam_latest.deb from the Steam website. When I open gdebi to install, ...
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Lubuntu 12.10 : won't boot, won't let to boot from LiveCD/USB either
After a force reboot Lubuntu "boots" into a black screen with a blinking cursor. When trying to boot from LiveCD/USB I get the same result, so I can't access the system at all. BIOS update didn't ...
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xorg.conf fails to build
I am trying to build an xorg.conf file in Lubuntu 12.10 using a tty login. I am following the documentation at Lubuntu Workarounds. It asks me to stop the lxdm service in order to run Xorg ...
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Install the Ubuntu sound application in Lubuntu
what is the name of the sound-control application in Ubuntu 12.10
I want to install it in my Lubuntu 12.10 installation.
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File manager (Nautilus) hangs or is ultra slow when listing contents of ssh/sftp server
I used to use File --> Connect to server to connect to my remote ssh a lot before 12.04/11.10. But now in a fresh install of 12.04, whenever I try to access the remote files, nautilus either always ...
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Lubuntu and backup software?
I use unity and I appreciate the backup facilities incorporate since 12.04 (deja dup).
Is it possible to use it with Lubuntu ? One of the advantages of the integration of deja dup in unity is the ...
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Lubuntu 12.10 PPC-Can't Login after install
I installed Lubuntu 12.10 PPC alt. install on my ibook g4, yaboot failed to install so I used the advice given in the PPC FAQ here, ...
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How to debug lack of sound in Asus EEE PC
I have an Asus EEE PC 1225B with fresh Lubuntu 12.04. And no sound. It doesn't seem to be some common problem, so I have to make some research what's up. I tried running alsamixer, so I know I have ...
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Custom folder icon in lubuntu's PCman File Manager
i just want to ask, if anyone knows how to change icons of programs, folder etc. in PCman FileManager, Nautilus or Dolphin can do this, but PCman not. Thanks for reply
PS: i want to change it ...
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Gnome icons load instead of Suede
I'm using Lubuntu 12.04.1 on a 64bit machine. I'm trying to change my icons to the suede set, but only the gnome icons load. I've tried installing the suede theme manually by downloading it from ...
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I can't get XSANE to work in lubuntu 12.04
XSANE does not see my scanner (part of a Lexmark all-in-one S350). It worked fine,using Ubuntu 10.04. Printing works fine. The all-in-one printer is wireless. The router sees it. I can ping it. I can ...
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'The folder could not be opened' Lubuntu 12.04 64-bit error
I am getting a error window stating LAUNCH ERROR while trying to open other partition (ntfs , ext4) from desktop with description as follows.
Did not receive a reply. Possible causes include: the ...
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How to invoke the Shutdown dialog in Docky under Lubuntu 12.04
I want to create a button in Docky equivalent to the Shutdown button in LXpanel. I have found that I can create a .desktop file which runs lubuntu-logout and this does the trick. But when I try to ...
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Can't use netbook (samsung nc10) touchpad after lubuntu update (12.04)
After the recent update, the touchpad of my netbook samsung nc10 doesn't seem supported anymore, as it doesn't react.
I tried to change some options (TouchpadOff=1) with synclient and ...
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Thunderbird/Firefox with shared profiles (Lubuntu+WinXP)
I use Thunderbird and Firefox both on WinXP and Lubuntu 11.10. The profile folders are on the NTFS-partition of Windows and I'm sure that I've edited the profile paths correctly. Windows doesn't show ...
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Lubuntu alternate install stops at *starting Bluetooth
Ok i dont realy know what im doing. i have a load of eee PCs that i want to install Lubuntu on I have used the universal usb installer to run from usb. installing Lubuntu 11.10 alternate os. i plug in ...
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Flashcam doesn't compile — videodev.h not found
I'd like to compile Flashcam 1.4.5 from source on Lubuntu 13.04, but it complains:
cc -g -shared -fPIC -o flashcamhook.so flashcamhook.c
flashcamhook.c:31:28: fatal error: linux/videodev.h: No such ...
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Wine glitch or Lubuntu 13.04?
Ok, i've been using wine to try to run windows programs (duh) well i was recently trying to run Everquest. which winehq gave a gold. It runs just fine for what i would expect for my system. but heres ...
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Weird picture Distortions
For some reason even after I updated the graphic drivers. I still get this weird picture on every video or moving advertisement. It's a purple-green pixel texture that's almost impossible to ...
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Cannot change keyboard repeat/delay in Lubuntu 13.04
Settings are located under Preferences -> Keyboard and Mouse -> Keyboard. Adjusting the Repeat Delay and Repeat Interval does nothing. Neither rates change in the test text box, nor do they ...
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Ubuntu/Lubuntu Wi-Fi Stopped Working after Screen Replacement/Wi-Fi Disconnect
I changed the screen in my HP530 (so much cheaper than a new laptop).
I had to disconnect the wifi card in the process of opening the machine up. Now I have an unusual problem; the wifi works fine in ...
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How to install Lubuntu on Aspire one running Ubuntu 10.4
I have an old aspire one netbook I want to resuscitate. It currently runs Ubuntu 10.4 but tells me to go away if I try the Update function (only wants to do a partial update - Adobe flash-player has ...
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Lubuntu's asking password for shutting down
I've Lubuntu 13.04 64 Bit on my Lenovo Y570. System works well but Lubuntu's asking my password when I want to shutdown or restart the computer.
How can i fix it?
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no sound in Ubuntu 12.04 and /dev/dsp does not exist
Computer isn't playing audio. I've checked the hardware volume buttons, pavucontrol, and alsamixer. Nothing is muted. I've added the ppa sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-audio-dev. I've also done ...
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Issue installing Ubuntu on HP mini 2133
I am trying to install Ubuntu (and Lubuntu) 13.04 on a HP mini 2133, and when I boot from the usb disk I get the folloring messages:
udevd[99]: timeout: killing '/sbin/modprobe -bv ...
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How to recieve streamed audio with Chromium in Lubuntu?
Running Lubuntu 13.04 fresh install.
Default chromium install fails on pls or m3u streaming audio, after attempting to install the plugin, due to following error:
could not load mplayerplug-in is ...
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Overheating laptop Packardbell LS44HR on Linux
I have tried Ubuntu 12.10-13.04, Xubuntu and now installed Lubuntu on my Packardbell LS44-HR laptop. On every Linux system my laptop is overheating too fast. I tried to install AMD ATI HD Radeon 66xxM ...
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Display Glitches
I recently came across a PPC G5 and wanted to install Lubuntu on it so I Dban'd the original HDD and loaded up my 12.10 Lubuntu Boot DVD and all was well until I clicked on the "Install Lubuntu" icon. ...
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Lubuntu upgrade to 13.04 killed sound with ALSA. How to troubleshoot?
After upgrading to 13.04 from 12.10 Lubuntu lost audio playback after unplugging usb soundcard (Polycom) and plugging it back in.
Volume control was gray and leading to pulseaudio mixer (not ...
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Mouse cursor does not change appearance to indicate a program is launching
I am using Lubuntu 12.04 LTS. When I click on a icon to launch a program, be it from the start menu or from the panel, the mouse cursor does not change to a spinning circle (or anything else) to ...
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Bluetooth problem on Lubuntu 12.04.2 LTS?
I'm new to Linux and am having terrible difficulty getting my bluetooth devices to pair/connect. I'm using a bluetooth dongle on my Dell Inspiron 910 running Lubuntu 12.04.2 LTS. I've tried blueman ...
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Stop GUI boot ubuntu ARM
I am using an ARM version of Ubuntu (Lubuntu specifically) on a pcDuino. I want to use it as more of a server as opposed with a monitor. One of the first obvious things to do would be to disable ...
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How to text to speech (pdf, docx) documents in lubuntu 12.10
Hello I want text to speech application that works with PDF and other files. Is there any application that does this is Lubuntu? Is there any way to get this done?
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lubuntu 12.10 bluetooth mouse disconnecting
In Lubuntu 12.10 I use a bluetooth mouse, but it will not stay connected. I have to set it to connect as an input device and it will work fine for a little while. Sometimes it disconnects in the ...
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Problem with My Acer D250 Netbook and WIFI Adapter in Lubuntu 12.10
Hi I am having a problem after a clean installation of Lubuntu 12.10
AFter the initial installation, my wifi adapter cannot function and thus offer me wifi connnectivity. I downloaded all the updates ...
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Unable to connect or manage networks in Lubuntu 12.04 [VMWarePlayer]
I'm trying to connect to a VPN inside VMWarePlayer running Lubuntu 12.04 but I'm not able to do it.
This is my NM's screen
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I can't change anything or connect to any ...
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Custom Lubuntu iso errors
I am working on a project for which I need to make a specific and lightweight linux distribution. I have made a custom LiveCD ISO based on Lubuntu 12.04 for my project, and when I try running it in ...
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Minecraft doesn't start on Lubuntu 12.10
I've Installed OpenJDK 6, opened the jar with java by right clicking, but it doesnt do anything
What am I missing?
I've also tried java -jar Minecraft.jar with sudo, didn't worked :(
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Lubuntu 12.10 - Running Synergy On Boot
I'm using a Lubuntu machine as a client via Synergy. Unfortunately, I have no idea how to make it run before I login! I've found several things on Google, but I followed their instructions completely ...
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Lubuntu is noticeably slower than Windows 7
I've recently got Lubuntu, but I've noticed it runs slower than Windows 7. I know Lubuntu is said to be the lightest version of Ubuntu. Anyone know then why it is so slow compared to Windows 7?
I run ...
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Help With Persistence and Syslinux File
I'm currently trying to add Persistence to my Lubuntu 12.04 operating system which i am running on 'Try before you install' on a USB drive. My computer has no hard drive so this is the only option.
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Strange space in Lubuntu desktop
As you can see on the image below, I have got a large space in the panel. In the preferences panel of the panel there is nothing here between the notification area and the battery control applet.
How ...
