Questions asking for specific applications that perform a given task or work with a given file format. If you're looking specifically for a game, use the "game-recommendation" tag instead.
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Weight journal software [duplicate]
I want to be able to track some stats about myself on a daily basis.
The most important part would be a weight journal where I enter my weight daily and can see (at least) a graphic showing ...
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Can I make the webcam take a picture when an incorrect password is entered?
I am using a laptop . I was thinking to have a support in my Ubuntu machine. When an incorrect password is entered, a picture is taken later revealing who has been trying to gain access.
I have ...
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Are there any PC-98 emulators for Ubuntu?
That is, are there any programs for emulating an NEC PC-9801 (the computer the first five Touhou games were made for) designed to run natively on Ubuntu (or Linux in general)? I haven't been able to ...
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Software or applet to check if a server is up
I'm looking for a software which can tell me if a server is up or down.
Typically I need that the software call a specific url every 2 seconds and check the content of the response.
If content ...
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“Twixtor” ? Any open source equivalent for Ubuntu Linux?
I am looking for something like "Twixtor" / Slow motion / photomorph. Is there any open source equivalent for Ubuntu Linux?
Here are some video samples showing this effect:
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Is there open source elearning software that works easily on Ubuntu?
I run Ubuntu 11.04 and am an elearning specialist. Many people use adobe elearning packages (articulate, storyline and captivate) to develop online learning programs.
Is there an open source ...
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any app or script to download wallpapers from different websites
I have found an app Love Wallpapers HD, which working in ubuntu-tweak, it is good but there is no settings or option in that app.
But I need an app which can change wallpaper and also download from ...
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Pkg install problem
I have an issue. Being new to ubuntu and other linux versions I have practically no knowledge of the terminal commands. I rely on package installers to help me install software. I continue to run into ...
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Need an IP phone client
I am converting from Windows and just realized I have one app that I really need.
My company uses Cisco's IP Communicator as a remote IP phone product. Does anything exist that could be used?
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when is OpenCobol 1.1 going to be released on Ubuntu?
Can anyone give me any idea if and when OpenCobol 1.1 is likely to be released on UBUNTU. The version that comes with Ubuntu does not have many of the commands available such as TRIM, WHEN-COMPILED ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 spdif output doesn't support multichannel sound
I'm a relatively new Ubuntu-user, and I need a bit of help.
I just recently discovered that my laptop (an Acer Aspire 5670), has an optical-spdif output and since it's connected to a 5.1 Yamaha ...
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Gaming Screen Recorder
I make gaming videos and recently installed Ubuntu and I haven't been able to find a good screen recorder for gaming. Are there any recommendations (preferably free ones) that can record in HD, use ...
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Is there any application like amazing slow downer for window or Mac?
Is there any application like amazing slow downer for window or Mac?
Some of the features:
Change the speed of the music - from 20% (one fifth speed) to 200% (double speed) without changing the ...
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Software for making mosaic image from a collection of images
I have a collection of images and an image that I want to generate from that collection.
What software is there available for Ubuntu for generating a mosaic image? How to do it?
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Offline File & Document Management System?
I'm searching for a private document management system.
It should have the following features:
Storage of files on my harddrive
organizing in human readable folder structure (I want to open files ...
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Is thet a gnome applet similar to the windows 7's dock with ungroup option?
I'm looking for taskbar that works similar to the one found in win7 and it's not unity:)
Dockbarx is very close to what I'm looking for but it does not have ungroup option.
Is there any gnome applet ...
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when i update ubuntu 12.04 i got following Error..Please suggest Solution [duplicate]
W: Failed to fetch http://ppa.launchpad.net/ui-toolkit/ppa/ubuntu/dists/precise/main/source/Sources 404 Not Found
W: Failed to fetch ...
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How to open pseudo-terminal devices on terminal?
I'm trying to make functional test on a keyboard which is designed for security cameras' management and according to guide document, i need to launch the application on the terminal and request the ...
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Application to Use an Universal Camera Keyboard
I'm trying to use an universal camera keyboard for our application. I followed installation guide and ubuntu is now able to see the device. All i need is a sample software to test the device.
To see ...
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What free PDF editing software packages are available? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Which programs can I use to edit PDF files?
I'm looking for a free PDF editor that will allow me to selectively delete pages and content, including selective parts of a ...
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How can I list the unused applications?
Hey is there any possibility to list out all the applications with a condition of unused for 10-20 days limit. If so how can I do that .
Thank you.
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What software is available to de-fragment Ubuntu filesystems?
I would like to defragment Ubuntu; however, I cannot find software that I can download. What is available?
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Installing a Web Browser in Linux Server
I have a website which is being hosted by a Linux Server. I can access my files of my website using SSH. I was thinking if it is possible to install a web browser into my linux server so that I can ...
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Keep track of what is on USB Devices
Is there any software that keeps track of the content of USB Devices I connect to my System? I have several (~15) USB-Sticks and I can't remember were I put certain files/pictures etc. Using Ubuntu ...
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Ubuntu is there any frame by frame video editor software which can allow to place a picture?
I have this video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8iOQ9zWP6A
Where i have to place two picture of my girl-friend, i have to replace the existing baby faces by those two pictures, which i will make a ...
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Is there any app like virtual drive of farstone?
Is there any app like "virtual drive" of farstone?
We can use this app to create virtual CD/ DVD for playing without disks on CD/DVD drives.
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Is Histacom available on Ubuntu?
I was wondering if Histacom can be installed on Ubuntu. And if it can instructions would be appreciated. I've only found a megaupload link (which prove to be quite useless these days).
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Jabber server - ejabberd or jabberd2?
I'm going to run my own jabber server on my Ubuntu server.
Should I use rather ejabberd or jabberd2 daemon?
Which of them is better?
What are the differences between them?
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Is there a Ubuntu version of mega [mega.co.nz] client? [closed]
The new Mega provides much more free space than Dropbox or other competitors and last but not least privacy finally arrived to the world of cloud storages. If there is no client then is it possible to ...
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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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What is the best hypervisor in/for Ubuntu to run a mix of Windows and Linux machines?
I am using Ubuntu 12.10 since last one month. I am new at Ubuntu. I need to create lab contains Windows 2008R2 domain controller with Linux servers and workstations with different roles installed. ...
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DIALux alternative for linux?
I'm wondering if an alternative for DIALux lighting simulation software exists? It's really important for me as I replaced Autocad with Draftsight I still need DIALux without running it with ...
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What is the best audio and video recorder similar to Windows Media Encoder?
I want to broadcast addressing of our leader and before we are on Windows and using Windows Media Encoder for this.
How can I get this functionality in Ubuntu 12.04?
Also I want save addressing in ...
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An offline-maps application
I'd like to have a software that allows me to download and view (OpenStreetMap-) maps of the whole world or a certain area I chose to download. Ideally, it should behave just like the map-website but ...
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is there other program to make ubuntu apps besides quickly?
And in some other programming language maybe?i was wondering if i can create an app in some other program not quickly and post in in the ubuntu store?
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Focussed working, is there an app for that?
So this isnt like a technical question, just some advice.
This is my issue:
A few years ago I had a medical problem but I'll spare you the details.
One of the results is a lack of concentration and ...
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What's the best approach in migrating currently C# and VB.net (Windows) developed applications?
I would like to start to "translate" my Windows applications to Ubuntu users. These are mainly CRMs or CRM related programs written in VB.net and C#.
What would be the best language and IDE for these ...
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Any tips or software to increase battery life? [duplicate]
When I use Windows my battery is giving about 4.30 hours backup, but on Ubuntu it gets discharged in 1.30 to 2.00 hours only.
So please suggest any software or tips to increase battery life on ...
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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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Media library management and video bookmarks
I am looking for a media library management software wich allows me to:
Edit video/audio tags
Add video/audio bookmarks, like:
Name: Shutter Island
Time: 1:41:43
Comment: Lighthouse encounter scene
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Is there any sound desk software for Ubuntu?
A friend of mine is looking at putting on a small-scale dance show at a local pub. She has hired a few lights and a PA system with a mixing board. All her music is done through either an MP3 player or ...
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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 way to convert old Unix Scribe documents?
Under Unix there was a typesetting utility called 'Scribe' that would produce typesetting for documents. I have an old file from this that I need to update to some readable format. I can run any Linux ...
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Alternative to QJoyPad
I'd like to know if there is any alternative to QJoyPad, I've tried to install it, but it's only available from the source and is not possible to compile it, because of some errors. Anyway, you can't ...
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Is there a C/C++ compiler for Ubuntu? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can I use a C/C++ compiler?
Is there a good C/C++ compiler out there for Ubuntu? I'm going to be learning C soon and would like to know if I should just use windows for ...
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Low performance in Ubuntu 12.10: is there a problem?
I have the following specifications:
Memory: 3 Gb
Processor: Intel® Core™2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz × 4 (32 bit)
Available disk space: 271 gib
Kernel Linux 3.5.0-17-generic
GNOME 3.6.0
I'm ...
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What fast image viewers are available for Ubuntu?
What is the fastest / most responsive image viewer?
I'm looking for a program that is responsive and opens large .jpgs fast - progressively and/or by cleverly loading only parts it will render. A 6 ...
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What native GUI applications can easily make a photo collage grid?
Despite being an Ubuntu user for many years, for several years I have been using Picasa on Windows to make photo collage grids of my photos.
The process for doing this is to select either a folder ...
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Existing Windows Software Help
Can I run my existing pc software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PTC Creo Parametric, etc., on Ubuntu without any sort of help from a Windows OS ?
Or do I have to download a separate Linux version to ...
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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 ...
