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Packaging commercial application

I'm developing a project tracking application that I intend to release not far in the future as a commercial (for purchase) app in the software center. I'm just trying to figure out how to best ...
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Ubuntu where to start (newbie) [closed]

I was a hardcore windows user for years. I already tried Ubuntu 12.10 by using wubi. But in my exerpience, the wubi version is feeling a bit too much as a virtual machine version of ubuntu, and I ...
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Ubuntu Software Center Bought Software stay on account?

Sorry for the long title. My question is basically if my Ubuntu software bought from the Software Center will be left to download if I'm logged in on another Ubuntu (other harddrive)? Or do I need to ...
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Installing purchased apps by terminal

I've been trying to reinstall all my purchased apps on a new machine, and I ran into a problem. Because of the size of them (about 10-12GB in total) and the fact that downloading them is painfully ...
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How to force a recheck on purchasable apps on USC?

I've been trying to install some games via the USC, but they keep on saying they are not compatible with my Ubuntu version. However, when I check online, for example here: ...
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Why does apt-get update get a 403 from private-ppas for purchases in the software-center?

Here's the apt-get update output on the lines with a 403 error: W: Failed to fetch ...
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Why 'for purchase' software list is empty?

I am using ubuntu-12.04, behind proxy in India. The purchase section of software center is empty. Is it empty due to geographic restriction or its due to the proxy behind which I reside? Kindly ...
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How could Chinese users pay for an app in software center?

I am a Chinese user, and I want to buy the game braid, but I don't have paypal, any cheap and safe way to solve this?
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Is it possible to install a “For Purchase” package using apt-get?

Do I have to use the Software Center to install a non-free package? Can I make a purchase using apt-get? How about if already made the purchase and I want to re-install the software. Can that be ...
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How to install Psychonoauts through software-center?

I have been trying to install Psychonauts through the Ubuntu Software Centre. The purchase went smoothly but the installation hangs on both my Ubuntu 12.04 desktop and laptop. When purchasing the ...
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Ubuntu One - Purchase storage [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Is it possible to pay the ubuntu one storage with PayPal? 2 years ago Ubuntu said we will be able to purchase Ubuntu One storage via PayPal sometime. Does anyone know ...
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Why should I go through the purchasing process to install a product priced $0.00?

In Software Center, I have to run through the purchasing process even if a product is priced with 0$ (e.g. 'Full Circle Magazine'). That makes no sense to me. If the price of the product is 'zero', It ...
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How to get support for paid software from Ubuntu Software Center

After buying and installing a game via the Ubuntu Software Centre, I find the software does not work. But where do I turn to for support? The game company says it does not support its game ported to ...
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Music Purchased, but it was never put in my files on Ubuntu's server

I purchased the following music on the following date (see cofirmation # below), and it was never added to my files for download. Please advise and make the files available. Your Order: ...
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How do I disable the “Available for purchase” list on the Music lens?

I have no intentions in buying music, so I would like to disable it!
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Are there any plans to add paid software support to Kubuntu's Muon Software Center?

I was wondering if there are plans to add support for purchases in Muon Software Center just like there is in Ubuntu Software Center? That would be handy, and as Muon developer is part of Kubuntu ...
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I can't see the purchased files

Yesterday I purchased an album with Ubuntu One, but I can't see the files. I logged in but I can't see them in the "purchased" folder, also the player says "queued", but it never changes.
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Can I buy less than 20GB of additional storage on Ubuntu One?

Could you please add smaller packages (1-2gb for example) for a cheaper price? The 20gb is too much for me and I see no point paying for something I propably won't use. Thanks in advance.
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Dell laptop with Ubuntu preinstalled in India

I am in India and want to buy a Dell laptop with Ubuntu but on dell site they dont have an option for Ubuntu as an operating system. Are there no Ubuntu laptops available for users in India?
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How do I check the external hard disk I purchase would support Ubuntu or other linux platforms

I planning to by a 1TB portable external hard disk. I have a budget of Rs 6000( US $136 approx. ) . How do I check the external hard disk that I purchase would support operations for multiple OS's( ...
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Purchased software usage and multiple computers

Question: If I buy a program on one computer, am I allowed to use it on both my personal computers? Info: So I'm dyslexic and a college student. This means that I cannot read very quickly and have ...
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Why am I not able to buy applications?

I would have liked to buy some software, but the 'For Purchase' category in the Software Center remains desperately empty. How do I activate the availability of such apps? Is it possible that I am ...
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Do I need to re-purchase software in the Ubuntu Software Centre if I reinstall?

I want to purchase the Fluendo DVD player using the Ubuntu Software Centre. If I reinstalled Ubuntu, would I have to purchase the software again?