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Alarm clock for 12.04
Looking for a Alarm Clock for Ubuntu 12.04 with following
Repeat an alarm after user defined period of time
Can be paused
Can be reset
Shows a visual indication at alarm time
Visual indication ...
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Which application can I use to edit PDF? [duplicate]
I've a document PDF format. Which application can I use to edit this document?
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How to backup program data, such as Chromium and Thunderbird etc?
What do you recommend to backup, if you don't trust your linux system (I have the problem that sometimes I can't boot linux because of graphic-card issues).
At the moment I'm using Back In Time and ...
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Assign hotkeys to paste predefined text
I am looking for a program that runs on Ubuntu 12.04+ x86_64 which allows pasting pre-defined text based on hotkey combinations. For instance:
Ctrl+Alt+V+U: pastes my username
Ctrl+Alt+V+E: pastes ...
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Installing apps like Whatsapp
In Windows, you can run android application using BlueStack.
I was wondering, is there any way these apps can be run on Ubuntu 12.04?
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How to optimize whole folder with jpegtran?
back in Windows I would use jpegtran program to process all of the images in a folder.
However, there doesn't seem to be an application in Ubuntu with UI for performing the same task. Obviously, I ...
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Text editor that can wrap text in predefined HTML tags like Notepad++
I'm new to Ubuntu and am trying to figure out some things. In Notepad++ it is possible to use WebEdit plugin and define keyboard shortcuts for different HTML tags. E. g. "Ctrl + p" can wrap the text ...
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I am looking for software/command to control IrDA
Just like hcitool controls bluetooth, I am looking for command or software(I prefer to use console so I can make scripts) to control IrDA port. Is there any software/command that can do it? Thanks
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how do I install novacom in ubuntu 12.04?
I have been attempting to install android os on an hp touchpad running the webos system.I m pretty much a newbie at this but I ve been trying to install the novacom driver into ubuntu and dont think I ...
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Is there a program or somehow to get mousekeys on Ubuntu 12.04
Mousekeys is a feature on Windows that allows you to press buttons on your keyboard and your mouse goes to in a certain direction and certain distance.
Is there a program or built in feature like ...
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Any Ideas on a Better Browser Enabled Cloud Desktop using Ubuntu 12.04, Gnome and Amazon Web Services?
I am currently using NoMachine's NX Web Companion free product using java as well as FreeNX to access a Gnome GUI Ubuntu 12.04 instance running on Amazon Web Services Free Tier ec2.
What I have ...
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Why can't I screenshare properly?
When I am using very popular screensharing software (Skype, Teamviewer) The applications are running fine on my end, but on my partner's end(viewing my screen) they say they can't see anything. Is ...
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Is there an alternative for QQ Messenger?
I´m looking for a version of QQ messenger for Ubuntu 12.04. I found a note in Wikipedia that there is a beta version of QQ for Linux, but I could't find it. Does anyone know where I can find it?
Are ...
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Uninstall program by terminal
How can I uninstall any program using terminal.
For example, how can I uninstall TeamViewer 7 wich is stored in my home folder. I can not see TeamViewer in ubuntu softvare center, so I can not ...
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alternative for sticky notes in Ubuntu 12.04
I like sticky notes very much,They always will be on desktop.
But in the current version of Ubuntu(12.04) I can't find it.But no other things like gnotes & Xjournal are not giving me such a ...
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Dreamweaver-like HTML editor for Ubuntu [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Basic Web Development IDE/Editor like Dreamweaver?
I'm trying out Ubuntu 12.04 after a long run with OS X, and was wondering if there was an HTML (and CSS and PHP) ...
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how to install mdm to ubuntu
Background : I will use mdm ( mobile device management ) for the self training purpose. I want to install mdm to my Desktop. Via using mdm, I want to connect and manage my cell phone.
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Is there a command line tool to shrink partition size?
I have searched around and found this page. But is GUi tool.
IS there a command line tool I can use to shrink one of my partition size
Disk /dev/sda: 320.1 GB, 320072933376 bytes
255 heads, 63 ...
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System restore for noobs?
I am a computer repair technician, w/ the release of Win 8 my clients are uncomfortable w/ the new ui. I have been introducing some of them to Ubuntu (12.04). The one thing missing, system restore ...
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Looking for a customizable “Did you know…” dialog application
I want to deploy a "Did you know..." or "Tip of the day" application at the office. It should:
Show a dialog at login time with a random tip.
Obviously, provide some way to store my own tips.
Be ...
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Help with coding a C web filtering program on Ubuntu [closed]
I am new to Ubuntu.
I have a school project to program a web filtering program in the C language.
Basically the program should monitor the users web traffic and block websites that the admin has ...
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How to show dashboard for Micrmax 353G in ubuntu 12.04?
I am using ubuntu 12.04 and Micromax 353G dongle for internet. Everything is working fine. But here I want to see my data used in that session and the balance data.
It is showing all the features in ...
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Can not open password-protected ppt with libre office 3.5
When I am trying to open password-protected ppt with libre office 3.5 in Ubuntu 12.04,it gives me a message says "Read-Error. loading of password-encrypted microsoft powerpoint is not supported."So is ...
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Which media server for these requirements
I'm running ubuntu 12.04 server edition and am looking for a media centre server daemon that meets the following requiments:
upnp/dlna
streams photo audio and video
transcode video from h264 mkvs on ...
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What is the best open source middleware for Ubuntu?
I'm looking for best middlewire software for Ubuntu (like Jboss for Redhat). I need a middlewire for deploying Ubuntu on enterprise environment. Hope this answer gonna be helpful for many people.
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How do I install turbo c++ in Ubuntu 12.04
I am used to Turbo C++ and I am new to Ubuntu.
I really need Turbo C++ to get started.
Can somebody please help me to install Turbo C++ on Ubuntu.
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Copy Songs from iPod?
I've found a lot on the web about being able to manage your iPod through Ubuntu. Is it possible to take songs off the ipod onto disk in a usable form, as my song drive has crashed1 and that's the only ...
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What is the alternative for the following programs? [closed]
What alternatives are there for the following programs?
Internet download manager
Yahoo Messenger
Visual Basic
What software do I need after installing Ubuntu?
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What is the best video editor on Ubuntu for editing multi-format/multi-eco?
I have many video clips with different formats and I want to create a short movies by joining them. Most of the clips are taken with Nokia N8 and Lumia 800. I am using Ubuntu, I have tried many of ...
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Recommendation for a dictation software
Any recommendations for a good, free dictation software for Ubuntu, and Linux in general?
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Good application for taking notes on 12.04? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Note taking software that supports images
Is there a good note taking application in ubuntu like Evernote exists for windows and Mac users.
Requirements for good ...
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Is there a program that can adjust display brightness according to battery percentage?
When i work in Kubuntu, KDE power management has a section that lets you automatically adjust display brightness according to battery percentage.
I want to know if there is a tool like that in Ubuntu ...
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Blocking multiple sites with /etc/hosts
By editing the hosts file and adding: 0.0.0.0 sitetoblock.com I can block that particular website. Using the hosts file, is it possible to block every website except a few sites I specify? Wikipedia ...
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Programming softwares [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
C programing suites/IDEs
Hi I'm new to ubuntu I am a computer science also working with information security. I need a development environment for ...
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how to open pcb file
As some of you know, .Pcb is application dependent.
I have an .PCB file which is prepared on Protel. I want open this pcb file in Ubuntu 12.04 via using Geda or other applications. However, I could ...
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Problem installing vim
I tried installing VIM using terminal command sudo apt-get install vim but it didn't installed and it showed the following message:
You might want to run 'apt-get -f install' to correct these:
The ...
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Very poor performance after downloading Kazam screencaster
I wanted to do some fullscreen video recording to demonstrate some software I was using.
I downloaded Kazam screencaster but the performance is really bad.
I recorded 30 seconds of video but it ...
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Is it ok to install Java 7 in Ubuntu 12.04?
I've read a lot that Java 6 works better and that it's not recommended to use Java 7, is this true? And why is Java 7 not a good option?
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Miktex equivalent for 12.04 (open for more suggestions)
I was using MikTeX in Windows 7. Now that I have changed to Ubuntu 12.04, I was looking for a equivalent replacement for it.
I tried MikTeX for Debian systems but the following error came:
dpkg: ...
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how to sketch mechanical drawings and pcb of the electronic device?
I am trying to sketch pcb and mechanical drawings of the electronic device. Are there any application which is available for Ubuntu 12.04 ?
Note : Application should suggest left-right-up-down ...
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Is there a WYSIWYG HTML Editor for Ubuntu? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Basic Web Development IDE/Editor like Dreamweaver?
I am trying to design a web page. Do you know any application in which I can design a web page without writing any ...
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What are some alternatives to jDownloader for 12.04? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is there some application to download files from popular file hosting websites?
I just added the JDownloader PPA and installed the app but when I launch the app I get a ...
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Software to draw signals, time-diagrams, etc for electronics?
I am looking a tool to draw signal, time diagram etc. Are there any software wcih is available in Ubuntu 12.04 ?
Signal can be various :
triangle
square
etc.
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The best AutoCAD 2010 Ubuntu alternative?
I'm looking for the best AutoCAD 2010 alternative for Ubuntu. Wine's support for the 2010 version isn't polished so I'm looking for Linux based similar programs.
I know that this can be subjective so ...
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Are there any video or Audio encryption software avialable in ubuntu 12.04 repositories
I have to submit my Video presentation and other pptx files so i need them to be encrypted. .
Is there any Software or Application available in Ubuntu 12.04 Repositories for doing this.
I tried this ...
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Open source alternatives to PD- Proxy Premium
I'm looking for a good program that can rival the features provided by PD- Proxy which are advertised as:
a premium user can choose multiple servers located in different locations around the world.
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What simple offline GUI database should I use for this application?
I am looking an open source application. Application should have :
* database support ( create two or three table )
* GUI ( what I have created should be seen )
Example :
Assume ...
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merging two office files
How can I take union of two ods according to their column ?
What I want, more specificlly ;
first compare two ods according to column B
then merge them
if there is a intersection, ask me what to ...
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software for creating dynamic list of things?
I want create a list of product with their name and price . Like a table at database.
example :
id name price date
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Copy and Pasting Web page Content into an Office Application.
I want take information from any website and paste it into Libre Office (text and images).
Firstly, I want record the name/URL, description and some basic information from each website.
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