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Not able connect my Nokia Lumia 530 in ubuntu 14.04
I am trying to connect my Nokia Lumia 530 mobile phone using a USB cable in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS version.
I have already tried the solution given in the first answer of the question
How to connect Nokia ...
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ubuntu: virtual box, host can only ping guest, cannot access outside world
I have a virtualbox 'slackware 14' image that works fine in Opensuse 13.2, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7, I just export and inport it, and change the network adapter. On Ubuntu however, things not just ...
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can't `xkill` a "Loading…" bubble/growlbox
I have no idea what program caused this "Loading..." growl notification / bubble / shoutbox / popup
but it is still there outside of the web browser. (Even though it looks like a Javascript / web-...
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WiFi working sporadically on Ubuntu 14.04
I recently installed Ubuntu 14.04 LTS for the first time a couple of weeks ago on my HP Probook 4540s. Everything worked perfect until yesterday, when WiFi connectivity suddenly became very disrupted. ...
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Change init script sequence number with update-rc.d
I've just installed apache2 in a LUbuntu 15.04 distribution using the command apt-get install apache2. By default the service is configured to start with a sequence number of 2:
ls -l /etc/rc?.d/*...
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Rsync full backup --exclude option not working
I run the following command as sudo everything works fine:
rsync -aAXv --delete --exclude={"/dev/*","/proc/*","/sys/*","/tmp/*","/run/*","/mnt/*","/media/*","/lost+found",”/home/*/.thumbnails/*”,”/...
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how to block ip address with IPTABLES on ubuntu 14.04 desktop?
First, I've been setting up local IP Public IP add.
in directory /etc/network/ interfaces file
# This file describes the network interfaces available on your system
# and how to activate them. ...
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Does Ubuntu need a FQDN to get internet and email working?
I want to replace Win XP on a computer with Ubuntu. Do I have to buy a domain name to get email to send/receive and get internet working? Because on my Ubuntu 14.04 at work, I had to buy a domain name ...
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What does middle-click on the taskbar do?
I know it's supposed to lower the current window, but it has very unexpected behaviour when used on the taskbar. Once one makes the connection that it lowers a maximized window, it sort of becomes ...
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Ubuntu 14.04 how to use xset for mouse speed / sensitivity?
I've found Mouse sensitivity in 14.04 dissapeared
One of the answer it to use xset m 20/12 0 without any description of what it does (increase or decrease and examples).
Could anyone help me because ...
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Can't boot to windows 8 after Ubuntu 14.04.2 install
I tried boot-repair and followed the steps it asked me and showed everything as ok on completion of the program. I restarted the system and it automatically booted Ubuntu without showing any option ...
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15.04 USB mouse stops working when power source connects or disconnects
I am facing a strange problem. On 15.04 (64-bit) USB mouse stops working whenever power source connects or disconnects.
However if unplug the mouse and plug it back, it will start working.
Can any ...
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adobe-flashplugin works for Chromium but doesn't work for Firefox
I have installed the adobe-flashplugin package from the partners source and it worked straight away for Chromium. Firefox is stuck to the old Shockwave Flash 11.2 plugin, which I've disabled.
This ...
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Need help installing VirtualBox on ubuntu 12.04
I am running on chroot and the log file reads :
Uninstalling modules from DKMS
Attempting to install using DKMS
Creating symlink /var/lib/dkms/vboxhost/5.0.2/source ->
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Can Anyone Help With This OpenGL Error?
Well After the headache of running Microsoft's Windows for a month, to play some games a fried recommended. I am in a blissful state now that I have returned to Linux :D. Just when I thought it couldn'...
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OS installation failure
Decided to try Linux after a decade of using Windows, but unfortunately on setup met these issues.
[8.555642] ACPI PCC probe failed
starting version 219
And later goes huge list of other errors like
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Ubuntu x window system random restart
SMH
Well, after looking closer at the syslog file, I took a closer look at the problem:
Sep 6 14:10:02 rapbox CRON[2310]: (root) CMD (pkill -KILL -u sam)
And noticed the CRON part. My friend and ...
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Need help with boot repair tool: After installing Ubuntu along side w Win7, wont boot, ran bootRepair tool, how do i make BIOS boot on sdc?
So I previously posted the initial part of the problem here: https://askubuntu.com/questions/667783/grub-rescue-prompt-booted-from-live-usb-missing-config-file-in-grub-dir-bootr
I installed Ubuntu 14....
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How do I connect to my wi-fi in Lubuntu?
(Preface) Ive read all of the existing questions for Lubuntu and Wifi but only have more questions.
Im new to Linux. I've entered all the network-info in to the VPN-connections as best to my ...
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"Task (agetty) :1694 blocked for more than 120 seconds"during boot
I ve been getting this mesaage constantly ( in my lenevo z 560, if it matters) during boot process of Ubuntu 15.04 . It has been hours...Thanks in advance for any help!
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Trouble in installing ubuntu touch on samsung galaxy grand neo
I have been trying to install ubuntu touch on my phone but the terminal shows no change for hours. HELP!!
ronak@iron2:~$ ubuntu-device-flash touch --channel=ubuntu-touch/stable/ubuntu --bootstrap
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How to specify vendor id while installing ubuntu touch
I am trying to install Ubuntu Touch on my YU Yuphoria
(guided by http://developer.ubuntu.com/en/start/ubuntu-for-devices/installing-ubuntu-for-devices/).
When I tried to list devices on fastboot ...
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Installing Ubuntu on a laptop with malfunctioning windows
I am trying to install Ubuntu on a laptop, that won't boot Windows, it always just asks for reboot. So I decided to install Ubuntu instead and get rid of windows entirely. I started the installation ...
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webserver accesses files from another disk
I've a root server with 2 disks. Is there a way to download something of my second drive while apache is installed @ disk 1?
Regards
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Highlight text in CHM files
I have few chm files and i'm using xchm reader as the tool. but i need to highlight some important points in the documents. is there is any possible plugin for xchm or any special chm readers ...
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Auto hide launcher in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS not working
I am using Ubuntu 14.04 LTS with Vmware 10 on a Windows 10 host machine. I am fairly new to Ubuntu/Linux environment. Whenever I set the launcher to auto-hide, it never comes to the screen again, even ...
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How to install gcc 2.95.3 on ubuntu 14.04 64 bit?
How to install gcc 2.95.3 on ubuntu 14.04 64 bit.
I require to do this to compile kernel 2.6.10. Newer versions of gcc do not compile the linux kernel 2.6.10.
Thanks in advance.
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apache2 will not restart after a2enmod rewrite
I was going great till I did a2enmod rewrite.
basically I am trying to install owncloud on a linux vm. everything is going great until I did a2enmod rewrite and restarted apache2 and it failed. I ...
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Ralink RT3290 bluetooth no blocked, not work
I follow this guide Ralink RT 3290 Bluetooth Problem on Ubuntu 14.04 and when I type rfkill list all =
1: phy0: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no
3: hci0: Bluetooth
Soft blocked: no
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Event handler even more low-level than acpid?
Ubuntu 14.04 Netboot didn't support my laptop's display brightness controls out of the box. So first thing I did was fire up evtest to check if the correct keycodes (KEY_BRIGHTNESSUP and ...
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kernel building errors investigation
Tried to built kernel using this simple guide: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Kernel/BuildYourOwnKernel
I've got only one "...all.deb" file instead of 3 files.
How can I track errors?
Are there any logs of ...
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Permission Issue in ubuntu 14.04
Accidentally in terminal I executed sudo chmod R 766 /. Now I am not able to open Ubuntu.How can i resolve this?Is there a way to access terminal? I have dual boot so can I do something from Windows?
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ubuntu-device-flash can't find BQ Aquaris 4.5
I tried to reinstall Ubutnu Touch on my BQ Aquaris 4.5. But the precess got stuck somewhere. So i tried to do it again, but i can't reach the device anymore. If it is in boot mode and i do "ubuntu-...
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Locked myself out of Ubuntu
Im after some help desperately!
I currently have a server running ubuntu 14.04. I access it using a macbook pro and chicken VNC.
All was fine until a few days ago i decided to increase security and ...
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Hard Drive invalid NTFS and hidden partition
Hi i recently bought a western digital green 2To and put it in an enclosure to use it like a simple external hard drive. I tried to name it and format it in NTFS through the disk utility. It worked, ...
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Need help! kernel compilation error!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekHpIfiUt8M i followed this guide, unfortunately TWICE got this error :
make[2]: Entering directory /home/dante/kernel/linux-4.2'
scripts/kconfig/conf --...
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How to open currently open VLC with shortcut?
I'm a new Linux user converting from windows. In windows, if I open vlc or other application use it, minimize and decide to run the application again by clicking on a file that is associated with it ...
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How do you make Ubuntu install usb stick run in text mode?
How do you make Ubuntu install usb stick run in text mode? I have a ubuntu 15.04 install usb.
The computer is a HP Envy 17 with Nvidia GTX850M, Optimus.
When booting from the stick, it has thousands ...
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Cannot boot on Windows 7 after installing Ubuntu 14.04
I'm totally new to Ubuntu and was really interested in it. I followed the tutorial on how to install it in dualboot with Windows 7 carefully, and gave it a try.
Ubuntu 14.04 is booting fine with GRUB,...
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How to install gtkglextmm in Ubuntu LTS 14.04?
Can you let me know the steps to install "gtkglextmm" in Ubuntu LTS 14.04? For learning experience, I am trying to compile basic examples from "gtkglextmm"?
According to the "README" file from "...
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Manually selecting audio output
I just installed Kubuntu 15.04 and I am trying to configure audio output in a usable way.
Since I am using both a USB headset and speakers at my system I need to manually (only manually) switch the ...
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Ubuntu Server 14.04 install hangs at Downloading Release files... 0%
Title says it. Installing Ubuntu Server 14.04 from USB. Process goes smoothly until I hit the "Checking the Ubuntu archive mirror" screen, where it hangs at 0% forever. Is this something my network ...
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WIFI USB adapter - Sitecom WLA-3001 AC450 instalation
I'm new to Ubuntu and I try to figure everything out by reading this forum.
But right now I have a problem and I can't find a good manual on Google.
I know its possible to use the "WIFI USB adapter - ...
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14.04 try Ubuntu asking for username and password
Hi I've seen this question but no answers
I've downloaded an ISO and burned a DVD and then booted from it, then it displays try Ubuntu and install Ubuntu I would like to try first but when I do this ...
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USB hard drive appears multiple times in /media
My 2Tb Seagate backup drive is plugged into my laptop all the time. When I first plugged it in, it appeared as one drive in /media. Now, when I look in /media, it shows 4 drives entitled "Milford", "...
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Blurry wallpapers, no matter the resolution
So I've simply been trying to set a new desktop wallpaper, but no matter how high the resolution of the images I use (I've even tried using images up to a resolution of 70MP) the images still appear ...
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Strange battery behavior after updating from 14.04 to 15.04
I'm using HP machine with Intel Pentium N3520 and 4GB RAM. I recently updated to Ubuntu 15.04 and facing issues with battery, which is behaving like anything. It does not charges when operating system ...
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Monitoring resource usage by single application over period of time
I am looking for an utility which can monitor the resource usage (CPU & RAM) by an application.
I have an third party application which runs as service, once started, it will receive requests ...
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Windows & died om PC. I want to replace it but I use TablEdit. Any advice?
So my son tells me I should join the 20th century.
I would like to run Linux but I use a music editing program called TablEdit, and have a load of music already stored in this format which I am not ...
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Win7 -> Ubuntu on Media Server w/ Multiple Drives Help
I currently have a Windows 7 PC built to run Plex Media Server. The current configuration is I have Windows 7 installed on a SSD Primary boot drive, and all my media is stored on a secondary HDD.
I ...
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