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What are best command line download managers for Ubuntu? [duplicate]
I'm looking for a CLI based download manager with these features:
Resuming and pausing
List of downloads with status
Multi connection downloads (like axel)
Speed limit settings
A web interface would ...
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increase youtube playbackspeed to 2.x, 3.x, etc with ubuntu-firefox
I am searching for any app,tool,plug-in or anything of that sort with ubuntu-firefox, which could help me to view the you tube videos, faster then the normal speed, like 2.x,3.x,4.x playback speed.
I ...
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How to enable a program to show up on start menu?
I was trying to change my startup applications and when I type "start" in the start menu "startup applications" was not showing up. If any other person have the same problem open "main menu" with ...
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I'm trying to install VMWare tools on Ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS and I seem to have a problem with Kernel headers
I have Ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS installed on a VMware machine on Windows 7 host.
I seem to have a problem with Kernel headers when trying to install them
I did:
sudo apt-get install gcc make ...
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Get information about a video from command-line tool [duplicate]
How can I get information about a video with a command-line tool? (e.g. video duration, audio codec, bitrate etc)
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update-initramfs: /usr/share/initramfs-tools/hooks/fixrtc failed with return 1
I'm using Kubuntu 13.04 x64. I found out about this problem after installing Nvidia drivers from jockey and seeing that nouveau was still loading instead.
I tried to manually reinstalling ...
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Cannot install VMWare tools in Ubuntu 13.04 [duplicate]
I tried to install VMWare Tools (Running VMWare Fusion 5 on a Mac host, Ubuntu 13.04 64-bit guest) and while running the configuration script, it said that the path "" was not a valid path to the ...
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Manage Custom Shortcuts
I have a bunch of customs shortcuts:
But since the migration to the new configuration tool gnome-control-center keyboard (since gtk-3/Gnome-3/Unity/Ubuntu 12.04) I can not sort these shortcuts ...
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incremental backup tool that can handle interruptions?
Is there a recommended incremental backup tool that can handle interruptions such as the external USB disk being disconnected in the middle of an update?
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how to install KeePassX 2.0 Alpha on ubuntu
On the KeePassX site there is only a Linux version 0.4.3 for download.
how can I install the latest version on Ubuntu?
The problem is, that
Version 0.4 is basically unmaintained.
see:
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“run in terminal” option in nautilus actions configuration tool doesn't work
I'm running Ubuntu 12.04 and Nautilus Actions Configuration Tool 3.1.4. When ever I select the option 'run in terminal' in execution tab...it doesn't work. The comand i'm running shows a progress bar ...
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How to convert pdf to chm files?
Hi I'm a new Ubuntu user.
I'm looking for some good tools in the Ubuntu platform which does convert the pdf to chm files. I googled a lot. But I almost finding the tools for other way around (i.e chm ...
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Where can I find pencil tool in Open Office drawing?
In Table menu in MS Word, we have the option to draw a table by using pencil tool and erase the line of the table by using eraser. How can we do the same in Open Office drawing?
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Ubuntu developer tools [duplicate]
I really love Ubuntu. I want to develop apps. I have one question. Is there any way to get (probably free) developer tools - Ubuntu phone or tablet - for more advanced developing? :) Thanks for ...
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install apache with development tools
I'm trying to do this http://php.webtutor.pl/en/2011/04/25/mod_rewrite-and-hiphop-for-php-on-apache-web-server/
But the yum -y install httpd httpd-devel gives -bash: yum: command not found.
I'm on ...
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How to adjust text color, contrast in ALL system features & apps?
Why is there no system directory where a person might access all system utilities, like background, text size, color, etc. Must I download a separate utility for everything?
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How do I audit an executable to make sure it is not malicious?
I was wondering if there is a tool or a technique to run an executable in an isolated environment, maybe in a virtual machine. While the program is running, I want to be able to audit the ...
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Is there a tool like wifi analyzer for ubuntu?
Wifi analyzer Is a thorough application on android for managing WAP, wifi strength signal etc. I was wondering if there was a similar tool for ubuntu
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How do I install development tools for 12.10?
I have a source tarball: ap-kernelmodule-1.0.14-13.tar.gz
I have to compile a kernel module out of it and was instructed to install development tools for my Ubuntu version (which is 12.10).
The format ...
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How do I install Kodos in 12.10?
In previous Ubuntu version I used Kodos extensively. But the package has been dropped in 12.10.
It's a neat regular expression testing tool. It's hard to find an alternative that is not Windows only ...
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GUI for the diction tool
I just stumbled upon the excellent diction tool. It's great to check the writing style of my LaTeX files, the problem is, however, I can only use it through the command line. The output, while being ...
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Quick access to key-value storage for users
I'm typing dozens of different values every day. I repeat typing the same set of values every day, including passwords, IPs and long file paths.
Say I'm typing a command in the terminal and need to ...
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What are the burning tools available? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What cd/dvd burning software should I use?
I want to know any CD / DVD burning tools available for Linux, that allows to burn CDs and DVDs easily, in GUI.
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I want ...
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How to install build-essential without the CD/DVD?
I am trying to install the build-essential package per the instructions located here:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/InstallingCompilers
I get this error when I use the command apt-get install ...
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Need help installing Ati Radeon 6790
I have the driver downloaded but when installing it says the system needs tools to install correctly. Which are those tools?
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iostat shows disk at 100% usage - how to fix?
Scenario: Mongo 2.2 running on Ubuntu 10.10 on Amazon EC2. The Mongo DB files are on an Amazon EBS volume mounted as follows:
/dev/sdg /data/db ext4 noatime,noexec,nodiratime ...
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How can I check the performance, speed of Virtual machines which have been created by my server?
Am using Ubuntu server 11.04 and created VMs using KVM. How can i check the performance, speed of Virtual machines which have been created by my server. Is there any tool available for verifying or ...
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tleds disappeared from 12.04? [closed]
Why ? It is one of the most useful tool to see if the network is UP & Running ...
It works fine on Dell and Tohiba Laptops !
Hope it will be available soon in a future release...
Ciao !
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urlwatch alternative
Is there a more comfortable alternative to urlwatch? The lynx output isn't too bad, but it could be better. Google search results could be formatted better. The tool should be run on my own server. ...
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Why can't I install VMWare Tools?
I am using this guide:
Installing VMware Tools from the Command Line with the Tar Installer.
When I get to the step where I must type:
tar zxf /mnt/cdrom/VMwareTools-5.0.0-<xxxx>.tar.gz
I ...
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What is the most used reference management software?
I'm deciding what reference management software install to a friend that just begin to used Linux and have needs about reference management, I'm a little lost due to all the options available so I ...
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Where is the tool for password encryption in 12.04?
Ubuntu at Launchpad tells me to set up pgp keys by going to the Passwords and Encryption Keys tool. However I cannot find this program anyplace. In addition info is sparce on the net about Ubuntu's ...
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open_counter returned with error 19
I am trying to use perf tool. I have installed ubuntu 12.04 on Pandaboard. After booting up the system, installed linux-tools. Which installed linux-tools-3.0.0-25. running the perf, gives following ...
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What Reverse Engineering Tools Are Available for Ubuntu?
I would like to know ,what are different Reverse Engineering Tools , that work on linux. I was using OllyDebug on Windows.
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Can we add back track tools to 12.04?
If possible, then how can I add the tools available under Back Track Linux to my Ubuntu 12.04 distribution. I prefer their functionality from the terminal.
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What are the best tool to generate an RTP session?
I want to generate some RTP traffic between Windows and Ubuntu and capture the packets using Wireshark. This is for study purpose.
What tools can I use for generating RTP traffic. Whatever I tried ...
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Installing 12.04 Ubuntu Studio on VMware Workstation 7, won't install VMware Tools
I'm attempting to install Ubuntu Studio 12.04 on my laptop by using VMware Workstation 7.1.5, and I've encountered a problem. The install goes well until the installation of Ubuntu has completed and ...
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Is there a Temparature monitor application for Ubuntu 11.10? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to get sensor readings for recent hardware?
On Windows 7 I have got Asus Probe, which came with my ASUS P5QPL-AM Motherboard Drivers DVD. It monitors disk speed, fan ...
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Tool for cleaning installed fonts
I have have installed too much fonts (11.10); now my system is very slow (memory full, etc.). Does a tool exist in order to clean my mess up?
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How do I measure performance of a virtual server?
I've got a VPS running Ubuntu. Being a virtual server, I understand that it shares resources with unknown number of other servers, and I'm noticing that it's considerably slower than my desktop ...
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Are there any hardware diagnostic tools?
I would like to perform a hardware check on my two desktops.
Are there any general-purpose hardware check tools for Ubuntu that will check:
the main board
IDE devices (hard disks and CD players)
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unable to install vmware workstation tools in ubuntu 11.10 [closed]
I'm trying to install vmware tools in ubuntu 11.10 (clean install); however, after executing vmware-config-tools.pl, the install stops here:
If you wish to have the shared folders feature, you can ...
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How do I add a notification for process completions
How can I add a notification of some sort (like playing a .wav file or creating a pop-up on the status bar) when a process finishes. For example, I am compiling a program that takes a couple of hours ...
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How to install and setup SmokePing?
Any have good link to how to for SmokePing that is upto date for 10.10 or 10.04(aka mint11)?
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Why empathy goes plain? No tabs, No tools, No options, why? [closed]
i cant find any option tabs e.g. Accounts and tools in my empathy messenger. just contact list is visible no more options here,i cant add new contacts,no voice or video call option, any solution???
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Wanted to install RPM based software or application? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I install and manage RPMs?
As I see more application/softwares are distributed in rpm format, I would like to know if
I should choice from the below two.
YUM
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Which program is used to map keyboard in 11.04 [closed]
I have a few key re-mapping to do, and in order to do it in the proper way, I'm looking for the program that handles this in ubuntu 11.04. I've read things about xmodmap, but also Xkb and perhaps Ibus ...
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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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Make EVDO Connection auto disconnect when the connection is idle [closed]
In Windows under dial-up connections there is Idle Timeout setting. Is there any similar feature under Ubuntu for EVDO connections? If yes, how can I enable it?
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Is there a tool that cuts out talk in Radio/Podcast recordings? [closed]
Anybody knows a application that automatically cuts out the speech of a Radio or Podcast Recording?
Until now I used Audacity to manually look for those places where somebody talks and cut that out. ...
