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Changes to the KDE library prevent compiz 0.9.7.12 from compiling

I have been been following a tutorial on modifying existing compiz plugins, but run into the following error when compiling compiz-0.9.7.12: In file included from ...
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A good tutorial on making a Python program?

I was looking to see if anybody had any good tutorials or downloads on a python program to take http://textnow.com and make it into a desktop application for Ubuntu. I would like to make it so that ...
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Are there any tutorials available which would help me learn the concepts of Mobile Development?

Right now I am working on Asp & C#.net. I am also interested in Mobile App Development and want to start with Ubuntu Mobile development using C#.Net. Are there any tutorials available which would ...
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How to make scanner Cano lide 110 works on ubuntu 12.04? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Which Canon flatbed scanners are supported in 12.04? Please someone make a tutorial. Many thanks!
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XmlListModel Syntax Error? Currency Converter

I've followed the currency converter "Hello World" tutorial, as far as I can see exactly how it should. Yet when I try and run it via QMLScene I get a Syntax Error on line 45. Line 45 is: ...
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QT creator tutorial: Itemstyle invalid

Running the Currencyconverter tutorial "itemstyle" in the following line is underlined with red: ItemStyle.class: "title" with an error "invalid property name" How to fix this error? Hpack
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qmlscene command not found

Working on the tutorial with QT creator The preview works fine using the IDE, External Tools tab, then in the pane selecting the Preview (qmlviewer) entry However, as per tutorial the command line ...
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How do i install MATLAB R2012b via the ISO file on my ubuntu 12.10?

I want a quick and simple tutorial on "install MATLAB R2012b via the ISO file on my ubuntu 12.10". As you know i have the iso file. Consider that i'm new to linux and ubuntu. Help me please!
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Openvpn problem

I wanna completely remove openvpn from my pc (linux ubuntu 12.04) but when i type sudo apt-get remove openvpn the /etc/openvpn/ folder remains... how can i delete this too? I wanna delete ...
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eBooks for an intermediate linux user to become an expert

Which eBooks are essential for an intermediate Linux user to become an expert like FossFreedom, Jokerdino, Jorge Castro or the others guys with thousands of reputations...? (By an Intermediate user ...
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Ubuntu basic tutorial videos? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Video tutorial site for distance learning about Ubuntu? Apple has "Apple - Find Out How - Mac Basics" videos, a series of videos that explains the 'basic' mac Does ...
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How to share a single session between more than one user at the same time on Ubuntu 12.04

Is it possible to share the same session for more than one user at the same time?! if yes how to do that?
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How to use GeoIP With Nginx On Ubuntu 12.04?

I want a tutorial to help me in using GeoIP with Nginx on Ubuntu 12.04.
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Is there a program which allow easily to add speech bubbles to a video/screen cast?

I am currently creating a screencast tutorial for a lecture. Therefore I use recordmydesktop to get a video of my actions. Now I want to annotate some actions in the video with speech bubbles ( or ...
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Video tutorial site for distance learning about Ubuntu?

I am looking for a site with online video tutorials for Ubuntu / Linux users at different levels. Something like lynda.com (no affiliation) for Ubuntu users.
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Ubuntu server 12.04 what is it [closed]

Know I now what a server is, at school we used to mess with red-hat(2003?). mostly just do exactly what the teacher/textbook tells u to.(didn't learn allot) But newer really knew what a server could ...
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Integrating Postfix and Mailman

I've gone through the guide for mailman with some difficulty, but seem to be nearly there. I'm able to navigate to the mailman web GUI, create lists and subscribe. I just subscribe my local FQDN, so ...
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How to combine quickly and my python program?

Firstly, I'm not sure if I'm allowed to ask this question. I'll delete it if it's not welcome. I'm after some guidance on how to start programming. Perhaps I need to start somewhere else, but I'm ...
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Is there a simple tutorial for ldap?

I'm looking for something targeted at a complete beginner. It's not setting up the package itself that I'm concerned with, but rather a way to set up a schema.
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How to install Unity in Ubuntu 10.04? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Can I install Unity on 10.04? Can anybody please tell me the exact procedure to do this?
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Wine 1.4 and Office 2010 installation tutorial - Ubuntu 12.04

Since Wine 1.4, there is native support for Office 2010, but where is a good manual with the pre requirements? Every time when I want to install Office 2010, the setup breaks up during the ...
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Install Ubuntu Server onto USB drive and encrypting RAID 1

I would like to have a setting, where Ubuntu Server is installed and booting from a flash drive (SanDisk Cruzer Fit 8GB), with two HDDs running in RAID1 and 4 drives running with RAID0. All drives, ...
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PulseAudio Network tutorial

Is there a tutorial to get pulseaudio network to work. The closest useful I have found is this http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=11028093&postcount=8 But it stops prematurely, what are the ...
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I need some help with the Windows installer

I am having some trouble installing Ubuntu 12.04 with the Windows installer. The instructions at http://www.ubuntu.com/download/help/install-ubuntu-with-windows say (in step 7) that I chose to boot ...
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Facing problem with “gtk.RESPONSE_OK” in the simple-player quickly tutorial

I am fairly new to both quickly and Python. I am facing several problems while learning to use quickly from the following tutorial on the Ubuntu developers site: ...
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Are there any tutorials for Linux-based audio production?

I have been searching for a while for Linux based audio production tutorials. All I can find are tool based tutorials. For example I found tutorials on how to use jack, ardour, lmms ..etc. What I need ...
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Where can I find Blender tutorials?

Where are some blender tutorials, (preferably 2.63) I used blender back in the old days, when they used the old GUI. and since then i havened used it. I want to learn it again, but the GUI change ...
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Howto install and setup of Mythbuntu 12.04 (64bit) for DVC-B using the Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-930C and the PCTVSystems QuatroStick-nano 520e tutorial [closed]

I am posting my own "personal" notes on howto install and setup MythBuntu 12.04 here. I am answering this question myself as a tutorial.
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Can i install Ubuntu 10.4 enterprise cloud in virtualbox

I would like install Ubuntu enterprise cloud in virtual box and need to test it, will UEC can be installed successfully in Virtual box & where can i get Tutorial for that.
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Blender 2.62 tutorial for architectural works?

i just want to learn all staff aboout blender and how to work with it.I am trying to go on linux only and without a windows partition in my system!So i cannot work with autocad in linux also with 3ds ...
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Ubuntu Server HowTo's [closed]

So I'm in the process of trying to decide on the best measure of installing Ubuntu server to store all my media, pics, music, etc. I'm a noob when it comes to Ubuntu, but I've tossed about some ideas ...
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Video tutorials for Unity and Gnome Shell?

I'd like to demonstrate both Unity and Gnome Shell in a tutorial fashion. I remember that prior to the release of Gnome 3.0 the Gnome team released a number of very nice videos highlighting the ...
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How to make and restore incremental snapshots of hard disk

I use Virtual Box a lot for distro / applications testing purposes. One of the features I simply love about it is virtual machines snapshots, its saves a state of a virtual machine and is able to ...
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How to replace my disk without having to rebuild my Ubuntu install?

I'd like to buy a new 1TB disk to replace my old 150GB disk. Is there an easy way to copy my Ubuntu installation, with my home folder content, system settings, applications, and so on, so at the end ...
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GUI FTP Server Recommendation

Every time I try to setup an FTP server with user account, I get into troubles. Is there some FTP server with GUI that I can set it up easily? Is there any good and working tutorial for setting up an ...
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Up to date tutorial for writing Compiz plugins?

A quick Google search reveals very few tutorials on writing Compiz plugins and even fewer seem to be up to date. None that I can find are written specifically for Ubuntu. I basically need to know: ...
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What GIMP tutorials are available?

Where can I get some GIMP tutorials?
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Good tutorial on grep, sort, unique and tools like that

I don't even know how those tools are called together, but i think they make linux a very powerful OS. Do you know any good tutorials to learn those?
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Are there new Ubuntu handbooks/books (which cover version 10.10) available in PDF or DJVU formats under Creative Common licence?

I am wondering if there are new handbooks or books on Ubuntu 10.10 (desktop/server) editions published under Creative Common licence? Thanks for comments/answers, Best regards, Vincenzo
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What is the best screen video+audio capture programm for dual monitor? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How to create a screencast? There are many video tutorials on youtube. What software should I use for creating a video tutorial? I installed xvidcap (software center ...