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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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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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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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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Wrong Ubuntu Server Version displayed [closed]
I upgraded my Ubuntu Server from 12.10 to 13.04, from command line with 'do-release-upgrade' . All process worked great and after the server reboot it works normally.
The only problem I have is the ...
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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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What procedure should I take to update a specific application?
I installed nmap from the Software Center and their version is 5.21. After this, I downloaded the latest version that is 6.01 but I haven't installed it yet.
What I should do and why?
Uninstall the ...
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Can I use a newer ubuntu version with an OLDER kernel version?
Reasons for this is cause an app I use supports only older kernel versions.And I need newer Ubuntu versions cause they're supported(still have repos)and support for gnome shell.I currently use Ubuntu ...
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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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How to install Firefox 3.6 and 4.0+ in parallel?
Up until last week, I had both Firefox 3.6 and Firefox 4.0 installed, which was good for testing web applications.
But now the nightly channel contains Firefox 6 instead of Firefox 4. I tried using ...
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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 can I install a specific older version of Firefox and keep it from automatically updating?
I wrote a bash script to configure a suite of tools for continuous integration on top of Ubuntu 10.04.2. The script recently stopped working and I tracked the problem down to the newer version of ...
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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 can i install mythtv 0.24 on ubuntu 12.04?
I am trying to figure out the easy way to install mythtv 0.24 on ubuntu 12.04.
I want to use xbmc as front end and mythtv 0.25
It will not work right?
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How can I programatically determine which Ubuntu Versions are still supported?
I was writing a script and needed a list of all currently supported versions of Ubuntu.
If any of you guys know of either a downloadable files which contains all versions with dates or a simple list ...
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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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A way to block only a specific version of an application in the Update Manager? [closed]
I am well aware of the possibility to hold/lock an application at a certain installed version. But this is not exactly what I'm looking for:
I want the Ubuntu Update manager to stop offering me an ...
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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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How do I install latest PHP in supported Ubuntu versions (like 5.4.x in Ubuntu 12.04)?
I am trying to update to php 5.4 in Ubuntu 12.04, and I can only get 5.3.6 using official repositories (using apt-get).
I'm not really sure how to do a manual update – I'm sorta new to ubuntu, but I ...
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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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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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Why does Ubuntu only support versions for a limited time (and what does it mean)?
Why is it that Ubuntu only support a version for a limited time? Since I have been on this site I have seen many references to particular versions not being supported. What does it actually mean? ...
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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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What terminal command check the version of Ubuntu that you have [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I find the version of Ubuntu that is installed?
At my school we have a couple of laptops with Ubuntu. I want to know what version it is. There is no ...
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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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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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What's the meaning of version numbering of ubuntu?
What's the meaning of the numbering for different versions? Do they signify something?
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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 older version of LibreOffice in Quantal?
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 ...
