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cannot find name for group ID 26739201
I am using ubuntu 12.04 after adding a new user in sudoers list and i successfully logged in that user but now when i take terminal its showing
groups: cannot find name for group ID 26739201
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Ubuntu software center crashes on startup
When i try to open software center it opens but nothing shows up on the window and it closes after 5 seconds. it had worked previously and then i did a ppa purge and then it won't open. the ppa i ...
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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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Syntax Error while updating
How to fix E: Syntax error /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/01autoremove-kernels:1: Extra junk at end of file?
I also have a red x in the top menu bar and I can not get any updates or open the software center. ...
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ubuntu software-center problem in linuxmint [closed]
I am using Linux Mint KDE Nadia 14 64bit version
When I run software-center, following errors appear:
huseyin@huseyin-GA-MA770-UD3 ~ $ software-center
2013-03-31 23:00:24,688 - ...
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unable to install any software or package
I am recently shifted to ubuntu from windows and i installed ubuntu 12.04 32 bit i am unbale to install any packages like google talk plugins, teamviewer it flash a message "package operation failed" ...
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Software Center seems to freeze system when installing, syslog has “blocked for more than 120 seconds” errors
12.04 (precise) 64-bit
Kernel Linux 3.2.0-39
3.6GB memory
Intel Core 2 Duo CPU @ 2.40GHz x2
WUBI-installed Ubuntu running on a MacBook Pro 7.1 with OSX running Vista via Boot Camp (hey, I like lots of ...
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Problem with ubuntu center in ubuntu 12.04 [duplicate]
I'm new to Linux, I've use it sometimes and now I'm installing it as a dual boot on my PC.
After I installed the Ubutnu 12.04 and tried to download apps from Ubuntu center such like gimp,and i got ...
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Ubuntu software center does not work [duplicate]
When I try to open software-center from command line I receive:
ERROR:root:Could not find any typelib for Gtk
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/usr/bin/software-center", line 25, in ...
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3answers
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Ubuntu 12.10 Software Center crash [closed]
I looked at many other questions but none of them helped me. It closes immediately after I open it. When I opened it it Terminal I got this...
2013-03-15 17:20:07,156 - softwarecenter.ui.gtk3.app - ...
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I can't update Ubuntu 12.04
Okay so my problem is, I tried to install Machinarium from a Humble Bundle. I downloaded the .deb and installed it using the Ubuntu Software Centre. Everything seemed to go fine until I got the alert ...
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Ubuntu software center crashes [duplicate]
I recently installed ubuntu 12.04 on my vaio...but the ubuntu software center crashes seconds after I open it.I tried reinstalling it using 'sudo apt-get install software-center' but got an error that ...
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Why doesnot my software center open in ubuntu 12.04 [duplicate]
I installed Ubuntu 12.04 32 bit for the first time in my laptop.The software center jut doesnot open and i cannot understand why?When i tye software center in the terminal i get the following messages
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12.04, no steam in software center?
i have a newly installed 12.04 64bit ubuntu machine!
fully updated.
but in software center, there isnt anything with steam in the name.
looking for the steam 64bit client.
the desktop that i have is ...
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computer won't boot, get vesamenu.c32 kernel error
I am DESPERATE!!! I have a Dell 1754 laptop that was working perfectly. Then it crashed. I'd saved the important files to a 32gb Sandisk which now doesn’t recognize my password [& there’s no cure ...
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Problem installing software from ubuntu software center and error running sudo app-get update and install commands [duplicate]
I am new to ubuntu.
I am getting an error whenever i try to run sudo apt-get update(407 Proxy authentication required).
Moreover, i am unable to install any software from ubuntu software centre not ...
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Can't install or upgrade Firefox at all
I've run into a frustrating problem when attempting to upgrade Firefox. I was running version 16 attempting to upgrade to version 18 through Synaptic. I received the following error:
W: Failed to ...
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Software Center doesn't start after installing an application
Translated using Google Translate:
I have a problem on my PC. After installation of an application, the software center crashes. When I run it in a terminal, the following messages posters:
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Error: When I try to install any package
I am using Ubuntu 12.10. I am in great trouble when I tried to install firefox browser. However firefox installation is broken on my system. After this when I go to UBUNTU SOFTWARE CENTER it showing ...
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Why does 'Turn On Recommendations' in USC not stay on? [closed]
Every time I open the Ubuntu Software Center, I have to click on 'Turn On Recommendations'. I want it to stay on!
EDIT: As requested, here's the contents of my USC cfg file (IDs omitted for obvious ...
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1answer
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Can't install any software from software center
When I am trying to install a software from software center it show me this:
Requires installation of untrusted packages
The action would require the installation of packages from not authenticated ...
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Is there any way I can transfer tools from backtrack 5 R3 to ubuntu 12.04? [closed]
Just curious! if there is any way i can do that without downloading something.
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How to download Canonical Partners software? [duplicate]
In Ubuntu 12.04, no software is listed in the Software Center under Canonical Partners but Canonical Partners software is checked in Software Sources.
My original goal was to install Skype.
I found ...
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Login problem in Ubntu 12.04 after installation of vnc server
Yesterday installed vnc4server package in ubuntu, after that shutdown the system and when tried to login today, unable to login for that user(through which vncserver installed).
Error I'm getting ...
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Any other software for installing .exe files in ubuntu except wine
I've tried wine software to install .exe files in my ubuntu 12.10 os but many times it is not able to install the software appropriately or if installed then the windows software file does not works ...
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Problem in upgrading and opening software center [duplicate]
I am runing Ubuntu 12.04. I cannot open Ubuntu Software Center and cannot upgrade anything. When I tried to upgrade using terminal with following lines:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
My ...
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Why does Software Center not start and Updates fail?
Software centre doesn't even open. When I want to Update software i get these errors:
An unresolvable problem occurred while initializing the package information.
Could not initialize the package ...
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0answers
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Why can't I get all reviews for this app in the Ubuntu Software Center using the JSON API?
I have a question after reading this: Is there any web API for Software Center available?
I am trying to understand the Ubuntu Software Center's JSON endpoints.
This JSON lists all the apps ...
2
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1answer
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Google Chrome is installed but Ubuntu Software Centre says it's not
Ubuntu 12.04.
When I was on Ubuntu 11.10 and 11.04, Google Chrome was available to download from the Software Centre. Now I'm on 12.04 and the Software Centre is saying Chrome is NOT downloaded and ...
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1answer
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Ubuntu 12.04 with stable nvidia drivers is causing system to become unresponsive and screen to start flickering
Installed Ubuntu 10.04 LTS and then upgraded to 12.04 LTS and then installed the nvidia drivers (stable) and then ran Ubuntu Software Center to install Qt Creator causing system to become unresponsive ...
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How can I fix errors relating to the launch of the Software Center?
My Ubuntu Software Center is will not launch. I have read several related question and I have tried various suggestions from Ask Ubuntu including this question, but all attempts return the same error ...
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Ubuntu Software Center is not installing any application
Well Im trying to install FileZilla and other applications like Putty but USC is not installing the applications.
And it displays this message.
Requires installation of untrusted packages
The ...
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1answer
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Managing Kile installation in ubuntu 12.04
After installing 12.04 Ubuntu I tried to install Kile but when I was trying to install Kile , it showed that "failed to download package file . Check your internet connections" . But my INTERNET is ...
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Internal Error - Trying to install Valve's Steam client via Ubuntu Software Center
Valve's steam client is now Open to all said a link and so I decided to install Steam Client on my Ubuntu 12.04 machine to try it out.
I downloaded the deb file from this page.
Once after the ...
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Can't install Skype through Software Center 12.04 [closed]
New install of Ubuntu 12.04.1. Start Ubuntu Software Center. Edit menu > Software Sources > Other > tick the Canonical Partners sources. Click close.
Search for Skype. Skype app is not listed.
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Ubuntu software center Hanging
I have been using Ubuntu 12.04 for last 4 months. It was working properly but suddenly the Ubuntu software center has started hanging.Now it doesn't open. And every time I try to open it, I have to ...
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K3B not installing
I'm trying to install K3B to upgrade to the 64-bit version of 12.04. I am trying to download it after I ave checked of all of the add-on boxes, but I get a message saying:
"Failed to download package ...
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How do I fix update-manager exception crash? [closed]
For some reason, maybe because of a manual shutdown of my computer, update manager has stopped working.
When I hit the "Update" button, the program freezes, turns grey, and I get a "Report a problem" ...
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My ubuntu software centre catalog doesn't get updated
There are so many applications on Ubuntu Apps website which when i try to open with Ubuntu software center, they are no where to be found!
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Couldn't update and Software Center isn't working
I am using Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. The software center isnot working, I can't open it. I made the following commands in the terminal
sudo apt-get install -f
sudo dpkg --configure -a
sudo apt-get update ...
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1answer
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Cannot launch software centre, neither update
m@samsung:~$ sudo rm /var/lib/apt/lists/* -vf
[sudo] password for m:
rm: cannot remove `/var/lib/apt/lists/partial': Is a directory
m@samsung:~$ sudo apt-get update
N: Ignoring file 'gnomebaker.lis' ...
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Java Problem in 12.04
My OS is 12.04 and I am running it on my laptop. Whenever I install or remove a software from the software centre I receive the error below. Can anyone show me how to fix it?
Location: ...
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Software center from kubuntu [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where is the “pysdm” package?
I was trying to install pysdm on my kubuntu when i saw that i couldnt found it in software center, but in ubuntu software center it is.
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Partial upgrade error message on 12.04
I have installed fresh copy of Ubuntu 12.04 x64bit and have some problems with the lightdm after some struggling I finally installed nvidia-current and nvidia-setting by adding ...
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How do I connect Ubuntu 12.04 software center to the internet?
After a series of failed attempts to get the software center to work again.. it opens, but says it's not connected to the internet and i still cannot download any apps. It just says "use the source" ...
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How can I add the softwares I have installed from USC of kubuntu 12.04 into kubuntu 12.10 iso installation file
I am currently using Kubuntu 12.04. I don't have strong high speed Internet connection and managed to get Kubuntu 12.10. I found that it's size is about 1GB. I have a lot of softwares installed in my ...
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Installing software without Ubuntu Software Center
I have a file downloaded from the Internet.
To be specific I downloaded Code::Blocks from its official site.
The file name is codeblocks.tar.bz2.
If I don't have Internet connection and also ...
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How to use Whatsapp mobile application in Ubuntu Linux?
In my Android I have "Whatsapp" application running. But mobile freak I am not, and specially the mobile keyboards.
So how can I run my same application, same account from my Ubuntu desktop PC?
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Software center failing to install Softwares
My Lappy is running Ubuntu 12.04 LTS.
There is no best server found for IIT Kharagpur servers.
Error message:
"
Failed to download package files
check your internet connection.
"
but it is connected ...
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Xubuntu: Sofware-Center Error -> Gtk-WARNING **: Failed to load type module: (null) [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Software center not opening
Ubuntu Software-Center does not open. See below. Thought a update to 12.10 will solve the issue. But it didn't!
Any idea?
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