Questions tagged [software-recommendation]
Questions asking for specific applications that perform a given task or work with a given file format. Give details about the **purpose** of the software you want and your minimum **requirements** for it.
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Take your OS away on USB stick?
I went back to Ubuntu after longer time, my Vaio is running 14.04 last 10 days
and I'm really happy with it..Systemback works wonders xD
I'm wondering if there is a way to run/sync your OS to USB ...
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Is there a PDF viewer that supports password protected files (username and password)?
I need a pdf viewer that supports password protected files, I don't want to crack the files or anything like that I have the required information. The thing is that Document Viewer asks for a password ...
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iCloud calendar command line utility
Is there a CLI utility that allows one to sync up with their iCloud calendar (i.e., iPhone calendar on the cloud) to modify calendar events, etc.?
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Any good Focus Stacking software apart from Hugin +Enfuse
I been trying to find some good software to allow me to align + focus Stack pictures but seems like there is not many around any suggestions? using ubuntu 14.04 LTS
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Does a text to class diagram generator exist?
I would like to generate a class diagram as an image. This package should read an input text file and generate the output. I don't want to draw it (so Dia is not the solution for my problem). I am ...
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system requirement
My laptop developed a bad sectors and not working well. It was with ubutuntu 12.04 LTS operating system. Now, I want to install ubuntu in an relatively old desktop with the following specifications
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Text editor with multi-pattern search and replace at once?
I'm looking for a GUI text editor that is capable of doing a multiple-pattern search and replace all at once. If the source would be a text file, it can be done in command line mode with sed, but the ...
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Why is there no Prolog compiler in the software center
How can I compile prolog codes in Ubuntu? I searched Prolog in the Ubuntu software center and it returns only jEdit.
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Recorder in which I can record while pausing is available?
I am a student and when I read any book then whatever I understand by reading any section of that book, I record it(in a sound recorder).
My brother advised me that I must write whatever I understand ...
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Torrent client that saves files to torrent location
I currently use Flexget to download torrent files from an rss feed. Flexget automatically saves each torrent in its subfolder, according to a set of rules and names it accordingly.
Now, what I want ...
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Ubuntu equivalent for Mspaint.exe? [duplicate]
What is the Ubuntu equivalent of Mspaint.exe? I need VERY BASIC image editing to make cheap comics or minor changes, creating memes, etc
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Downloading Ubuntu: wich version to download? [duplicate]
for a 32bit/2GRAM Dell Laptop, i'll be required to download the Ubuntu 64bit or the 32bit
version? Looking forward for help, and thank's for the support!
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What software do I use to rotate a video 90 degrees? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I rotate a video?
I have some videos that I want to rotate 90 degrees. What software do I use?
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Text file viewer that automatically refreshes when file changes? [duplicate]
I have a text-file that is being continually written to by another program.
gedit can refresh the text file contents by going to File -> Revert, but this requires manual input. Is there a text-file ...
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Modern Ubuntu home media, security, and automation center [closed]
I'm looking to set up a large computer to act as a home media center, a security system, and possibly home automation.
I'd like the following features
64 bit support
Modern (based on a recent ...
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Benchmarking DNS queries
I've recently switched to a router that allows me to set the network's DNS resolution to an internal server. Because of that, I'm playing around with a few DNS caching techniques (like bind9, pdnsd, ...
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Is there a Sticky Note Application similar to Windows Sticky Note? [duplicate]
similar question Is there a Sticky Note application?
but not able to find this sticky-notes in Ubuntu 12.10
On Windows 7, there is this Sticky Note app that will always start itself up and show ...
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How to get the calender from 10.04 or a similar alternative?
I'm still running Ubuntu 10.04 on my older computer, since I always get one problem or another when I upgrade. I've managed to solve most of them on my newer computer, but I can't figure out how to ...
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A terminal based markdown editor that supports shortcuts
I am looking for a terminal based markdown editor which support shortcut keys like ctrl+b which will output **enter bold text here** or something like that to the markdown file. Same way for italics, ...
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Web spider for Ubuntu
I'm looking for a web spider for Ubuntu like this one Webripper - Calluna Software. You can download a whole site like you can with
wget -r -m example.com
but the feature I'm looking for is you can ...
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Is there an equivalent of Silverlight?
I need Silverlight installed on my Ubuntu system, so that I can see some of the Microsoft websites(mainly videos).
Are there any alternatives to Silverlight in Ubuntu? If so, what are they and how do ...
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How do I remove all metadata from a quicktime movie file?
My camera takes .mov files as movies. How can I remove all metadata from them so I can feel confident sharing them on youtube without accidentally sharing when/where they were filmed, what type of ...
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How can I store files in an archive without compressing them?
I need to store files in archives, but not compress them.
The archive manager takes too long, and I can't find an option to only store (not compress) files.
Any suggestions?
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Command line translator
Is there a Command line translator for Ubuntu that has multiple languages?
With languages need English, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, etc
Also nothing using Google works anymore.
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What can I use to create and read PDF files? [duplicate]
I need software to create and read PDF files in my Ubuntu 14.04 like Nitro in Windows 7?
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Is there an anonymous proxy application for Ubuntu?
I've been digging around to find a proxy application something like proxifier in windows but cannot find any thing! and then tried to configure the system wide proxy setting in network section of ...
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Is there any battery management software to work with a laptop plugged to AC power so as to save the battery lifetime?
I was used to remove the battery of my laptop whenever I worked with my computer plugged to AC power and to load the battery with the computer switched off so as to save the lifetime of the battery. ...
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link 2 computer over the internet
I have 2 desktop computers and I would like to connect both of these computers together over the internet so I could access the information from one room to another. the computer with the files I ...
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Can Ubuntu defragment NTFS or FAT drives? [duplicate]
Can I use Ubuntu to defrag a Windows NTFS/FAT drive or partition?
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Can master pdf editor or some other software allow me edit pdf bookmarks arbitrarily?
I try to edit bookmarks of a pdf file under master pdf editor. Maybe
I miss something, but I can't create a new bookmark at the same
level or at a higher level than some existing bookmarks. (e.g.
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Keryx Installation error [duplicate]
Dependency is not satisfiable: python(<2.7)
What is the meaning of this error? And how do I troubleshoot ?
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How can I find download link of linux softwares? [duplicate]
I want download link of sofwares to download them with a download manager.
Could you please help to find download link of any Linux software?
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Presentation Creation Tools
Other than LibreOffice/OpenOffice.org Impress what good presentation making tools are available for Ubuntu? I prefer a GUI tool which can export to PDF as I have to make presentation in Windows PC. ...
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Boot Partition Full
When I run Software Updater, it says that I don't have enough free disk space. I need 29.3 Mb of free disk space on '/boot'. I've tried the solution at How do I free up more space in /boot?. It ...
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Is there a version of Indicator-Remindor for 14.04?
I'd like to use Indicator-Remindor, but it doesn't seem to be available for 14.04, at least not in the Software Centre. Is it available somewhere else?
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Pen input and software backing
Will ubuntu phones have hardware support and software backing for pen like in microsoft surface and samsung note ?
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How to transfer files from/to an Android device with ADB via GUI? [closed]
Do you know if there is an Ubuntu program (possibly a Nautilus plugin) to transfer files from/to an Android device?
What is my mind is a program which does adb push, adb pull, and adb shell ls in the ...
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Some advice regarding software [closed]
Hey guys i wanted to ask if there will be any inconvenience if I use Linux .
The problem is my teacher has recommended me
1.) G++ compiler
2.) Notepad ++
3.) MS Visual Studio 2012
What are the ...
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Separating images from text in a scanned PDF document
Regular PDF files consist of vector elements, such as text and vector graphics, and other embedded data, such as image files. Extracting the latter is quite easy with utilities such as pdfimages (as ...
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Meeting My Video editor needs
I plan to work on 2D/3D images so GIMP and Blender seem like the best choice to me but I need a video editor that will compile the two to create my videos.
If anyone needs more guidance, I'm trying ...
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Is there a benchmarking/monitoring tool that can be targetted towards running applications?
I am trying to fix a performance issue bug on one of the core apps, and I would like to know if there is any benchmarking or monitoring tool that I can use to compare my different branches use of CPU.
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How can I use pitch and speed control for audio CDs?
On the inner flap of a CD I just purchased and encoded to FLAC, there was a note saying that in order to experience the music at the appropriate pitch level (important for classical music), the pitch ...
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what's alternative hjsplit software for ubuntu?
I've downloaded hjsplit for linux on official website but when I tried it's doesn't working. can anyone give me recommendation alternative for join or split file software?
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Calendar for Ubuntu
Ubuntu 14.04 LTS x64
Is there a downloadable calendar for Ubuntu, which I could fill with deadlines of projects? Not web-based, installation pure to system, not side programs required.
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How do I set up parental controls on Tahr? [duplicate]
Keep in mind that this question is not asking for merely a time limiter! Please read the full question and see that I also want to limit application and internet access. The solution doesn't have to ...
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How can I automatically select a new background when my external monitor disconnects?
I have this image:
Currently, this is stretched across two monitors (connected via VGA) and it works perfectly. What I want to be able to do is, when I disconnect my monitor, be able to switch to a ...
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Is google earth 32 bit best for Ubuntu 64 bit 14.04?
I want to report something amazing. Two days ago I tried to install google-earth-stable 64 bit for Ubuntu along with the required dependencies. When I tried to install it via Ubuntu Software Center I ...
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Alternative for Exchange 2007 mail and calender sync and shared + public calenders and folders?
I am trying to replace my Windows 7 system with a working Ubuntu system but I am running into issues with several software being used at work. Could anyone please advise alternatives for the following ...
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An Immigrant from Windows, please help with applications [closed]
Please name the software similar to the ones I will mention from Windows:
Internet Download Manager (IDM)
K-Lite Codec Pack (KLC)
CCleaner
TuneUp Utilities
Winrar
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What is a secure and reliable alternative to Skype?
I've been browsing the Internet for quite a while on the search for an alternative to Skype.
Since I'm looking for a cross-platform program, I chose Jitsi for a start but found that it works quite ...