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how to keep track of where I spend my time?
Is there any way in Ubuntu (11.04 to be exact) to keep track of how much time I spend on different web sites and in different applications?
I think this might help me be more productive.
I usually ...
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Remote camera security
For Ubuntu 11.04
I need an application that will monitor and record 4 CCTV cameras w/sound. Need playback of the recorded activity with timestamp. It should be able to control zoom and camera angle ...
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11.04 freeze and Difficulty upgrading to 11.10 [closed]
I installed Ubuntu 11.04 on my Toshiba satellite about a week ago and it has been randomly freezing. At first it was minor, but then it started to happen more frequently. I attempeted to upgrade to ...
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Is there a program that can loop a youtube video?
I would like to loop this video from YouTube, it's OK if it reloads every time although it would be nicer (and perhaps illegal ) to cache the video.
are there any suggestions on software that can do ...
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What's a simple “colour picker” app for GNOME?
I need a small tool to ‘pick’ a colour anywhere on the screen (so that I basically get the hex code for it). Earlier, I've used KDE's KColorChooser for this.
According to this page, "Gpick" sounds ...
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I need an Open source Dreamweaver alternative [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Basic Web Development IDE/Editor like Dreamweaver?
am using ubuntu and i need an Open source Dreamweaver alternatives
i hope to fide software that help me to do my ...
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Is there a music player that can play the sound from a youtube film?
I want to play this song but I don't want to see the video.
Is there a music player that can do that and please tell me how to do it?
the youtube link is just an example, don't put too much interest ...
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What really light Ubuntu releases are there?
I want a really light Ubuntu release so I get as much as possible out of my computer.
I will only use this one for gaming, that's why I need to get as much out of my laptop as possible.
I want:
Low ...
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How to transfer files from Windows 7 to Linux Ubuntu?
i have to transfer huge files(like 20GB), how can i do that without formatting my windows (NP if i format my Ubuntu)?
Note: i'm using Ubuntu 11.04
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1answer
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How to install Samsung AllShare or recommendations for other DNLA Server options?
How can I install Samsung Allshare ( a windows app) on ubuntu 11.04?
I have tried unsuccessfully using Wine.
Alternatively, can you recommend other DNLA server options?
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Is there a TI-82 emulator?
I have a blue TI-82 that doesn't have a computer input, and there for I have to code every program by hand.
And on all tests I have to clear the memory so I don't have any programs installed (I could ...
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Is there any social dashboard that's like Geckoboard?
I've got a netbook running Ubuntu 11.04, a secondary machine that I'm looking to set up as a personal dashboard, sort of like Geckoboard is for business analytics. I just want to see notifications ...
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Find duplicate files and folders and move these to a different folder [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to find (and delete) duplicate files
Is there a reliable duplicate file/folders utility, (with GUI) for Linux that can find duplicate files or folders and move them ...
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1answer
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Apps that can control the charge/discharge of batteries
I will like to know the Pros and Cons of any program out there that automatically stops the charging of laptop batteries at certain percentage levels.
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1answer
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GUI FTP Server Recommendation
Every time I try to setup an FTP server with user account, I get into troubles.
Is there some FTP server with GUI that I can set it up easily?
Is there any good and working tutorial for setting up an ...
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Are there any lightweight XMPP server?
Are there any lightweight XMPP server that works well on Ubuntu Desktop 11.04; I basically wanted to learn, test and develop some small application that uses XMPP features.
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1answer
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11.04 classic GNOME application searching tool just with keyboard [closed]
I want to search and execute application just in a little bit typing (without moving mouse pointer). But I don't want to use Unity and I don't want to install a dock (computer performance problem). Is ...
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Desktop search engine for 11.04
Just as the title says I'm searching for a great desktop search engine with nice Unity integration. Beagle used to be cool but for some reason it has been discontinued so it is out of the question. ...
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1answer
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Built an ISO with remastersys but it doesn't boot?
I have installed remsatersys back-up from the interwebs, so i could have a custom ISO. Per the instructions on many how to i chose the option Backup on the menu.
However when i reboot my PC to try ...
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1answer
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Twitter app that supports real time updating
Hi everyone i need a twitter client that fully integrates with the unity shell and is capable of providing real time updates for my mentions, direct messages etc when minimised
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Record Live Streaming
Is it possible to record live streaming from websites such as Ustream or any other similar website using Adobe Flash Player?
I know that is possible to record the screen but the quality is not that ...
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How can I prevent eyestrain?
I can use a Windows machine for 10 hours straight without the slightest problem, but after around 15-30 minutes of using ubuntu my eyes become sore and dried out.
I currently have 11.04 installed ...
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Download picasa web photos without picasa
I am using Natty. I want to download or sync all of my picasa web photos on my disk. I know that using picasa I can do the same. But I do not want to use old (non - updated) version of picasa. (plus ...
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Bundle of important softwares [closed]
Is there any bundle of softwares to download in a package for free?
I want software for everyday use and for general programming development.
Edit
Editor and other required programs to run PHP, C, ...
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3answers
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How can I make the background dark while watching video?
While watching videos on my desktop(not in browser) I want to make the background dark.
For eg:
In the above pic I want everything to be black except the video. I don't want to make it full screen ...
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1answer
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What podcast/streaming tools are available?
I want to be able to do one or all of the followings:
Talk to my computer and be heard over a network (Crazy O.o)
Live Video Streaming (Watch a Video and share over network)
Live Audio streaming ...
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How do you access ubuntu desktop from a Windows system?
Using Terminal Server Client, it's possible to access windows desktop (remote desktop), from a Ubuntu PC. Is the reverse possible?
Which is the windows XP application to use to be able to connect to ...
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Available instant messaging clients
Am looking for an all-round Messenger for Ubuntu, especially one that supports Webcam, Voice Chat, Microphone, Drag/Drop support, File sending and other normal operations a messenger should have. I ...
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Sum of text source delimited by whitespace
How to get the sum of each column from file like:
123 32 122
43 11 0
444 112 32
and give the result as:
610 155 154
in a simple command?
It should be easy in Perl, but I'd like to know if ...
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Which should I recommend, 10.04 vs 11.04? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What's the difference between a Long Term Support Release and a Normal Release?
I've been running 10.04 for a while now. I use it for development purposes and ...
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1answer
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Program to remove image from mp3 files
Am looking for a program in Ubuntu that can remove the logo/image of an mp3 file. For example when i open Banshee (Or any other player that can show the image of a mp3 file) it shows this guy from ...
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1answer
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What user-friendly VPN software is available?
Other than the Network Manager applet at the Natty panel, is there any other user-friendly VPN tool available. One which has a GUI and can be easily setup.
Ref. question : ConnMan not detecting ...
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Shortcut to switch between Analog Stereo output & HDMI audio output
To switch to HDMI audio output (of monitor) and back to normal audio output from system audio jack (for headphones, as my monitor doesn't have audio out), I find myself opening up sound preferences ...
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Any open source alternative to Roboform
Are there any open source apps for password management like Roboform in Win 7 or can Roboform be used in 11.04 64 bit? If so how?
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What virtualization software can I use?
I've used only VMWare on my Windows 7 machine, but I'd like to use something on Ubuntu.
What software would you recommend to create other Linux and Windows virtual machines?
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Has anyone used mega squirrel 3.0 [closed]
Has anyone used mega squirrel?
I'm not finding much about it on Google and I don't want to put in my premium account credentials.
Any better GUI recommendations?
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Is there a timer indicator? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
A simple timer app, similar to timer-applet
On 10.10 I've used timer-applet and was pretty happy with it. After upgrading to 11.04 I can't find any way of using this ...
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2answers
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Alternative to Panflute Applet?
I use Audacious as my music player, and was using Panflute Applet to control the playback right from the superior menu bar.
As I recently upgraded to Natty Narwhal, and it doesn't support applets ...
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Disk Utility pop up so many times and too many at a time (above 10 pop ups)
The Disk Utility pop-up the same message so many times and too many at a time. The message is the same "Hard Disk Problem Detected. A hard disk is reporting health problems." The hard disk has ...
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How to use my iPod nano 5G?
I have a 5th generation nano and want to know how I can edit my playlists, add music, remove music, etc.
Also I read banshee is the default media player for 11.04, can it handle my question or do I ...
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2answers
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Daily (open source) Bible devotional guide software
Just as the title says are there any apps for my daily devotions.
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4answers
925 views
Software for converting various multimedia file formats?
What is the best open source multimedia editing software around? An app that can convert mp3, mp4, avi, flv, etc into various formats
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5answers
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