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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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Why can't I install VMWare Tools in Ubuntu 12.04?
I am using this guide:
http://www.vmware.com/support/ws5/doc/ws_newguest_tools_linux.html
Installing VMware Tools from the Command Line with the Tar Installer
when I get to the step where I must ...
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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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“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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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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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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Looking for an application for the start-up phase of romance writing
Apologice in advance for the maybe off topic question.
Is there any Ubuntu application that helps for the start-up phase of story writing?
I'm looking for such a tool that provides me the capability ...
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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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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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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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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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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.
EDIT
I want ...
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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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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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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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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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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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Diffrence between two dirs?
I have two identical folders, but the are not identical(for example Java installation dir). One dir has one extra file and one file has been changed.
Is there any easy to use tool to check that or do ...
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How to make the toolbar go back to default?
At the moment,the main tool-bar is on the middle of the screen and there is no space on the tool-bar click-able to get it back to the stretched position
thank you
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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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Which tool to crop a portion of the screen?
I can see how to use Gimp to crop part of an image in a image file, but I want to crop a portion of the screen. How do you do that?
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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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How do I make my own customized Ubuntu version? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to customize live Ubuntu CD?
Is there any GUI tool for that?
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Tool for viewing available DBUS messages I can send to an application
Is there a graphical tool or maybe a command-line one that lists all the messages and parameters/arguments that I can send to a DBUS-enabled program?? I really want to try scripting some DBUS things ...
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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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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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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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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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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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Drawing tool for evacuation plan?
I've tried to draw the plan with dia, gimp and inkscape, but that was too dificult for me. Is there better drawing tool for that?
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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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Graphical Traceroute with Map from Repository
It seems like xt (xtraceroute) has been dropped from the repository, does anyone know of another graphical traceroute program in the main repos which draws maps? If not, then a loose deb package will ...
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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)?
