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Versions are sequence-based states of softwares, usually, they increment based on significant changes like bug fixes, implementation of new functionality or changes in the existing program.

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Why am I running 3.2.0-32?

I am running xubuntu 12.04 LTS : cat /etc/issue Ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS \n \l When I do uname -a I have : Linux tolede 3.2.0-32-generic #51-Ubuntu SMP Wed Sep 26 21:33:09 UTC 2012 x86_64 x86_64 ...
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How to hide or remove ubuntu 12.10 from ubuntu unity login screen

How to hide or remove ubuntu 12.10 from ubuntu unity login screen? How to change or remove ubuntu 12.04 LTS text & ubuntu logo from system details? is there any way to replace ubuntu 12.10 ...
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I have a Asus G55V laptop and I was wondering which Ubuntu Version I should go for?

As the title says, I have a Asus G55V laptop and I was basically wondering which Ubuntu version I should go for. A year ago or so was the first time I decided to try Ubuntu, I had a different laptop ...
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Cannot get onto public library's wifi Internet; I'm running Ubuntu 12.04 (aka Precise Pangolin)

I am using a Dell laptop (D620) running Ubuntu version 12.04 (Precise Pangolin). Although I can easily get onto free public WiFi signals such as offered by coffeshops & hotels, I cannot get onto ...
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Install php 5.3 on ubuntu 13.04

How I could install old PHP version on Ubuntu 13.04 (prefer verson 5.3.3)? I appreciate any help.
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How to install multiple versions of LibreOffice?

Because of a problem reported here, possibly a bug, I have to use LibreOffice 3.5. But I would like to keep an eye on the latest version, which might even solve that problem. I would like to use ...
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How can I install a previous version of Firefox as if it was the default?

I noticed that Firefox 21 doesn't work in Ubuntu 12.04 (I upgraded Ubuntu recently). It pops up a message which says: "Your Firefox profile cannot be loaded. It may be missing or inaccessible". I was ...
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which version is better ubuntu ultimate or ubuntu12.04 [closed]

I am new to ubuntu so I need to know which version is better ubuntu ultimate or ubuntu 12.04.
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whats the best ubuntu os version for this specs [duplicate]

This will be my first to try this OS and so i want to try it on my old laptop.. and this is what it have: Memory: 2gb Graphic Card: Sis mirage 3 sis 672 series 128mb processor: Genuine ...
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which ubuntu 13.04 32bit or 64bit to choose? [duplicate]

My notebook Configuration: laptop k40ae amd athlon(tm)ii dual-core m320 2.10 Ghz 2Gb ddr2 ram
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How does java check version online

i'd like to know how does java check his version when facing an applet online. Does it phonecalls a particular site? How can i get that site?
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Which version of Ubuntu is the best for my computer? [duplicate]

I have an old PC which have a Pentium 667 MHz processor, 512 MB of RAM and a 10 GB hard disc. Which version of Ubuntu is the best for my computer? Can I use Ubuntu 12.04?
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How to fake Ubuntu version number to applications

I'm trying to install Intel C++ compiler on Ubuntu 13.04, but the installation script says that only Ubuntu 12.10 and below are supported, and there is no option to force installation. So is there any ...
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Version 12.04 or 13.04

I am new to both linux and ubuntu, never used it before. I've noticed that there is two versions available to download on the official website. For a new user, is it recommended to go with the 13.04 ...
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Tex Live 2009 still being used instead of 2012 [duplicate]

I recently downloaded and installed Tex Live 2012 from here and there were no problems. Once it finished, it output the following message Welcome to TeX Live! Logfile: ...
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Which Ubuntu ISO should I burn for my system?

When I am downloading Ubuntu to burn it and install on a partition, I keep getting the amd version (ubuntu-12.04.2-desktop-amd64.iso). I don't have an amd processor but I have intel i7 3740QM. On the ...
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Slow updates and software downloads: Due to newly released version? [duplicate]

I installed Ubuntu 12.10 and am greeted with an update requiring the download of 300MB update files. I commenced with this update but the download speed is painfully low (several bytes/sec). However, ...
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cvs server using tkcvs

During working on any coding project I usually end up having file like main, main_v1 ... . I think that I should use cvs to maintain versions of code that I have written. But the problem is that the ...
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ubuntu 13.04 is extremly slow

My CPU is i7 dual core. I am running Ubuntu on VirtualBox. İt is extremely slow than other Linux versions such as Edubuntu 13.04 and its previous versions before 12.10. The 12.10 was also very slow.
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Choosing distribution and version [closed]

I want to fix a laptop for my friend. I am currently a linux user and i love it, so I want to redo this laptop for her with linux install. I don't need dual boot. This is the specs: Pentium II 266 ...
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64-bit Intel machine can use the AMD64-bit? [duplicate]

I have a Intel 64-bit laptop with 8GB. I found somewhere that if I want to take the most out of my machine I should use the 64-bit version. But, is it correct that I can use the "Desktop image for ...
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How to get kernel versions to match in a server and clients?

Ubuntu has released 12.04.2 LTS, which has a newer kernel than the one that comes with 12.04.1 LTS. I prefer to keep server and clients with the same kernel version. Can this be done?
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lsb_release doesn't match settings > details [duplicate]

I have a Dell XPS 13, that came with Ubuntu installed the OEM way by Dell. It came with 12.04, and I have since upgraded to 12.10, but now the output of lsb_release -a doesn't match the information ...
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Lower version of Ubuntu?

So I have a 702MB disk that I'll be using, and Ubuntu 12.10 is 753MB. Any way to get an older version of Ubuntu for my disk, then upgrade later? Thanks in advanced!
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How to install Gnome 3.4 (not 3.6) in Ubuntu 12.10?

Whenever I install Gnome from software center I get Gnome version 3.6 but I want to install gnome 3.4 as all my extensions and themes work on it. How to do it? Would I get Gnome 3.4 if I install from ...
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I can't find older version of Wubi!

here it arrive only to 2009 http://sourceforge.net/projects/wubi/files/Wubi/ how is possible? I need wubi 11.10!!! anybody can help me?
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I am using Ubuntu 8.10 and I want to upgrade to the latest version [duplicate]

I just installed Ubuntu 8.10 (from live cd I found at my house) on my MBPro. I want to upgrade to the latest version and I don't know how.... I know this must be pretty basic but I am new at this...
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How to install a newer version of libsoup2.4 to get WebKit working?

I am trying to build webkit from sources and when I launch autogen.sh, I get error: Requested 'libsoup-2.4 >= 2.40.0' but version of libsoup is 2.38.1 Consider adjusting the PKG_CONFIG_PATH ...
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Version mismatch : Ubuntu 12.04 got installed with Linux 3.5 kernel

I downloaded wubi.exe from the NZ mirror. See the file at the bottom of this page The installation worked fine and I am running Ubuntu now. But it seems to have installed Ubuntu 12.04 with headers ...
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Computer Does Not Recognize Ubuntu 12.10 on USB or DVD disc

My computer has an older version of Ubuntu that I just installed the other day. After realizing how outdated that version was, I downloaded the 12.10 version to the computer. I also saved it to USB ...
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How to get the last version of Ekiga?

Ubuntu Software Center currently provides only version 3.2.6 of Ekiga, but that is outdated. Is there a way to have it updated?
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Need version that fits on a cd [closed]

I have an older machine that just has a CD drive. Has USB but not sure I can boot from that. Ideas?
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How to update PHP version from 5.3.8 to latest release? [duplicate]

I am using Ubuntu 12.04. I want to update PHP version of my system, how can I do that? Do I need full reinstall or not?
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Which 12.10 desktop version should I use for HP Prolaint N54L?

I recently purchased the HP Proliant N54L microserver to use as a simple fileshare/server at home. I am new to Ubuntu and servers, which is why I'm going to install the desktop rather than the server ...
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I can not remove Ruby1.9.3p0 from ubuntu. What is the process?

I have installed ruby 1.9.3p0 and on executing the command ruby -v it shows the version 1.9.3p0 installed. When i try to remove it by command sudo apt-get remove ruby1.9.3p0 it says package not found ...
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how to find version of ubuntu in grub rescue

I had install ubuntu but forgetted the version of ubuntu now grub rescue command blinking and tried the possible ways finally iso file not find resulting live cd inserted with iso file format win 7 ...
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Best Ubuntu version for my netbook [duplicate]

I've been using Ubuntu in my notebook for some time and I recently got a used netbook and I want to use Ubuntu on it. The problem is that it has really low hardware. Look at the specs: Processor: ...
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Can I run KVM virtual servers on Desktop version

I have installed a 64v ubuntu desktop. Is it safe to run any production server in a KVM? PC = i5 vt enabled, 8gig memory 1g hard drive HOST = Ubuntu Desktop 64 bit. Guest(s) = Ubuntu Server ...
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upgrade gone bad, no ubuntu, no upgrade, no windows

I have a hand me down laptop that I don't know the windows password for. Ubuntu worked fine until I allowed it to update. Sadly, it got stuck for hours then shut off and when I turned it on it will ...
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Can I install older version (9.10) of ubuntu without loosing current version 11.10? How? [closed]

I have a dual-boot Windows Vista and Ubuntu 11.10 laptop. I want to use TATA DOCOMO Datacard which works on Ubuntu 9.10 but not 11.10. Can I install Ubuntu 9.10 on my laptop without loosing Ubuntu ...
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How can I get GCC 4.7 installed on Precise?

The latest version of GCC in the Precise archives is 4.6.3. However, GCC 4.7 adds support for some newer C++11 features (like delegating constructors). Quantal's package archives have GCC 4.7.2 ...
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Difference ubuntu-12.04-alternate-amd64.iso and ubuntu-12.04.1-desktop-amd64.iso [duplicate]

I am trying make a Ubuntu bootable flash drive using the Universal-USB-Installer-1.9.2.4. Also I have downloaded the a file named ubuntu-12.04.1-desktop-amd64.iso which is 7.10.956 kb from a torrent ...
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LibreOffice 4.0 in Ubuntu 13.04? [closed]

Is LibreOffice 4.0 available in Ubuntu 13.04 later? Why it can't use in Ubuntu 12.10? Whether due to unstable/incompatible?
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What guarantees does Ubuntu provide concerning binary compatibility across releases?

I know generally the answer is "use a PPA", but separate from this... What is the Ubuntu policy on compatibility across versions of Ubuntu for a given architecture? For example, if a binary in a ...
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Can I use an older version of LibreOffice?

Quantal has 3.6. I feel that the new version is heavier - at least for my specs. (Beside having this problem). How could I install an older version of LibreOffice?
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What does this info mean when I fire `dpkg -l lxpanel`?

When trying to see the version of LXPanel and fire dpkg -l lxpanel, I get ~$ dpkg -l lxpanel Desired=Unknown/Install/Remove/Purge/Hold | ...
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Why is it a difference between the displayed versions of LXPanel?

I am in Lubuntu Quantal and when trying to see LXPanel version I see the following: ~$ apt-cache policy lxpanel lxpanel: Installed: 0.5.10+git20120823-0ubuntu1 Candidate: ...
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How to update rails version from 2.3.14 to 3.2.11?

I am using ruby 1.9.3 and I need to update Rails version or need to reinstall the latest version but in vain. I've tried to install rails (sudo gem install rails), showing: Building native ...
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Installing a previous version of a package when you don't have the .deb available?

Same question as how-to-downgrade-a-package-via-apt-get, except what if it's on a newly deployed server and the archived .deb is not there? For example, ...
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Why doesn't Perl use latest version by default?

When I try to use new perl features (like "say" instead of "print") the code fails until I put in the line "use 5.014;" and then everything runs. My installed version of perl is 5.14.2, and it looks ...

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