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Keypad not working in 12.04 3.2.0.39
No matter what I try, keypad is not working and arrow keys move mouse pointer. I can't find any option in System/Keyboard, mentioned in other answers, that would allow me to disable this behaviour. ...
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How to stop reordering of the same kind multiple preview windows in task switching?
When using task switching in the default graphical mode of Ubuntu 12.04, if they are multiple windows of the same kind, eg. multiple Terminal windows, you can see them all together and select which ...
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Where is the cursor speed for mouse keys configured?
I have mouse keys enabled on two computers running Ubuntu 12.04. On one of them, the cursor speed is reasonable. On the other one, even when using the same keyboard, the cursor moves unbearably ...
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Ubuntu 12.04.1 5.1 surround sound problem
I fail to set all speakers to work on the Genius 5.1. (Such connected work well on Win 7).
I tried with alsamixer and pulseaudio but I do not succeed.
aplay -l gives this:
**** List of PLAYBACK ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 basic questions [closed]
I'm new in Ubuntu and I have couple of questions.
After trying Ubuntu 12.04 in Virtual machine a like it a lot and I've decided to install Ubuntu 12.04 as my second OS ( dual boot Win 7 and Ubuntu ...
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Positon of exit button [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Window Controls moved to right hand side
How can I move all the window controls to the right?
How can I set up the exit button on aplications to be on the right side ...
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Replace /etc after reinstallation
I reinstalled Ubuntu 12.04 after a corruption caused by a faulty operation (not much interesting but you can read about it). The old system had three partitions, one for boot, one for / and one for ...
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My Mouse is Too Fast on 12.04 [duplicate]
I just installed 12.04 but the mouse is far too fast and it is almost
impossible to do a double click. I have checked the mouse speed settings with no success.
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How to deactiviate blinking cursor on 12.04
my mouse cursor is blinking frequently when it's moved, especcially within the system settings application and similar types of windows (it
s also blinking when hovering over the "post your question" ...
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cant change my screen resolution
Hi i have a problem with my screen resolution after installing ubuntu 12.04
I think i have the right drivers, but for some reason the resolution is way to small. It is 640 x 480 and thats the only ...
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git config global file - remove settings
The following command:
$git config --global --list
gives me:
user.name=test user
user.name=gotqn
I want to remove the first name. I refers to this article and do the following commands but ...
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How can I make “File Edit View …” of windows always be displayed at the top line of Unity? [duplicate]
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Can auto-hide for the application menu be turned off in Unity?
All my applications are maximized.
But i can not see "close/mini/maxi File Edit View" all the time. ...
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Missing Icon-Size Slider From Settings>Appearance [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I change the size of Unity 2D launcher icons?
I've found a bunch of dead-end threads on the subject, but haven't found any concrete answers yet.
In my 12.04 ...
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How can I restore my default display settings on Kubuntu 12.04? [duplicate]
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How do I restore my KDE desktop to default?
I am new to kubuntu and I accidentally messed up a whole buncha stuff on my desktop and I wanna know how to basically restore ...
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nvidia-settings error: nvidia driver not in use [duplicate]
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External displays with Bumblebee
I have an Asus with GEFORCE GT520M CUDA (Optimus) and I am running Kubuntu 12.04, 64bit. I am trying to connect an external monitor ...
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How to configure idle period for auto locking screen
I just installed a fresh Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin).
I noticed that, there is no screensaver settings, which is fine. I like to control the period of time after which the blank screen is ...
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How to set global System Settings that can apply to all new added users.
To say specifically, I mean preferences that can be configured in System Settings. How to make them apply to each new user account I create?
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How to change the date format in Nautilus list columns?
The date format of the date columns is really long "Tue 12 June 2012 17:12:34 PHT". I would prefer a shorter version, e.g. 12/06/2012 or 12/06/2012 17:12.
I tried to change it in Settings/Language ...
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Lost 'System Settings' on Ubuntu Precise Pangolin x86_64
I am new here. I was facing issues with emacs-snapshot sourced from a PPA, so I tried following these instructions (blindly =/), and
sudo apt-get remove `apt-cache search emacs | awk '{print $1}'` ...
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What is the new “Management service” in the System settings?
In the Ubuntu 12.04 version, there is an item in the System settings under System category with name "Management Service". When I Clicked on it a new windows appears and asks for Installing Landscape ...
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Where are theme and Compiz settings stored?
Which files in ~/ store settings for Compiz, GTK and icons?
Every new user uses files from etc\skel. I want, when I create a new user, for that user to use my GTK theme, Compiz settings, icons and ...
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Saving/Applying Gnome Settings not working
I am unable to change any settings on my Gnome setup, such as favorites in Unity, adding extensions in Gnome Shell, etc.. It appears that the computer just ignores any settings.
In Gnome Shell, I ...
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Can't unmute sound after playing video
I'm running Ubuntu on a Toshiba C660 (4GB RAM, Intel Core i5). My soundboard is integrated and after trying to play a song on youtube my volume is muted. I can't unmute it (appears like it's unmuted , ...
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Overscan Compensation Disabled [closed]
A fresh install of 12.04. I need to compensate for overscan, but the setting is disabled for one of my monitors. Not sure why and not sure what I can do aboot it. Is there any way I can enable the ...
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How do you turn off touch on a Wacom Bamboo CTH-470?
I bought my girlfriend a Wacom Bamboo CTH-470 recently and it is running well after installing wacom-dkms. I have now run into a wall that I don't know how to get around. The touch on the tablet will ...
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No “Touchpad Tab” under Mouse and Touchpad settings. Detected as PS/2 Generic Mouse
I have a Dell Inspiron with Ubuntu 12.04 installed. I can use my touchpad fine but I can't scroll with it. When I run windows it uses two finger scrolling but for some reason it won't work on Ubuntu. ...
