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optirun/primusrun cannot load GPU driver on Ubuntu 15.04

I recently upgraded to Ubuntu 15.04. When I run optirun -vv glxinfo, I get: [ 790.194984] [DEBUG]Reading file: /etc/bumblebee/bumblebee.conf [ 790.195278] [DEBUG]optirun version 3.2.1 ...
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Can't boot into discrete graphics mode on thinkpad w530

I'm running Ubuntu 14.10 using the nvidia 331 driver. I think it's an issue with the driver. Can anyone help figure out which one to use?
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Adding an undetected refresh rate

I have a Thinkpad T440s running 15.04 with the Intel HD 4400 graphics. I just got a 4K monitor (Dell P2415Q). According to the specs of the HD4400, I should be able to drive this monitor at 30hz at 4K ...
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Trouble installing Boost 1.58

running 14.04 LTS. I've gone and actually deleted the Boost directory from my /usr/include directory. I'm still trying to figure out how exactly to install this and get it working with my application. ...
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Setting the integer value of browser.backspace to 2 within Firefox's about:config does not enable backspace

I am not sure as to why this doesn't work. I am currently using a Linux Ubuntu 15.04.2 LTS. Also, is about:config called advanced preferences? Edit: If anyone is looking for an alternative, ALT + [...
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5.0 GHz wifi not connecting on new Ubuntu

I recently got a new computer running Ubuntu(I previously owned a mac), and I've been having problems connecting to the right wifi. My computer has no problem connecting to the 2.4 GHz, but when I ...
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Unable to mount "lubuntu-15.04-desktop-i386.iso" on OSX Snow Leopard

I am trying to create an installer DVD from the above .iso image and am unable to do so. When attempting to use Disc Utility to mount the image I am alerted, "Unable to burn 'lubuntu-15.04-desktop-...
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Changes to launcher are instantly changing back (Ubuntu 14.04)

I edited ~/.profile by adding the line umask 775 and also changed a color code in usr/share/themes/Ambiance/gtk-3.0/gtk-main.css After reboot, the launcher and wallpaper lost all changes I made to ...
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Whitewashes the screen

afrter reinstail my ubuntu 14.10 my laptop (Acer Aspite 5750G) begin whitewashes the screen when I start Ubuntu, I use double boot with Windows 8.1, I try to make another USB live Linux - Fedora, but ...
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Problem with Ubuntu 14.04 install

I had the 12.04 version installed alongside with Windows 7 (using Wubi) and tried to upgrade to 14.04, but it has crashed completely. So decided to uninstall and re-install the 14.04. Installed from ...
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Ubuntu desktop issues/overall systematic issues

I have installed skype on my Ubuntu 14.04.2 version and after I restarted the computer the normal Login window popped up. After typing in the password the desktop was on but the sidebar was missing ...
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Is there a common API, to remotely execute Ubuntu shell commands?

I know I can use ncat -l -e /bin/bash and then configure the firewall to only allow a connection from me. However, I'm interested to consider any other common API to do remote Ubuntu shell commands.
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Unable to install GRUB in dev/sda, two hard drives, Windows 8 on sda

I have a N751JK ASUS notebook with Windows 8.1 pre-installed. I am trying to install Ubuntu 14.04 on my second hard drive, but the installation is failing with this error message: Unable to install ...
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Need to change Ubuntu Server IP config with Asterisk PBX installed

I have Ubuntu Server 12.04 running with Asterisk 11.5.0 and I need to change my public IP to a new one. Do I just need to modify /etc/network/interfaces configurations or do I need to change ...
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Have Qt Creator execute gdb command after all libraries are loaded

I would like to setup Qt Creator debugger to ignore all boost files when stepping through my code. Just to test, I added the command: "skip file /usr/include/boost/ptr_container/ptr_sequence/...
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No Boot Ubuntu after update

After an update, Ubuntu will not load. I'm currently on Gnome Ubuntu 14.04, but this issue has happened to be before on 14.10 and 15.03. It will work for a few weeks, then an update will prompt me to ...
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kdiff3 how to compare files over remote server ftp?

I followed the instructions from here http://kdiff3.sourceforge.net/doc/misc.html But i can't make it working. For some reason the kdiff always throw an error it's not a file. How can i compare ...
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Create nested samba shares with different user access

I am working at a small company and am the most tech-savy so I am in charge of setting up the server. I chose linux because of it being free and less malware prone. I am a novice linux user. I have ...
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How can I make ubuntu completely black and white?

I installed Ubuntu Tweak for the black and white theme. But that theme only made icons black and white. I want complete black and white feel for Ubuntu, how can I get it? Complete means when I play ...
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Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock - open (11: Resource temporarily unavailable)

I tried to install dropbox over the software center but it froze while applying changes. I then forced the unresponsive software center to close and killed the ongoing process. Even after rebooting ...
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Landscape use StartSSL Cert for registering clients

I currently have a standalone landscape server and I am trying to mage the message-system use a startssl so that I do not have to install a self signed CA cert. My goal is to allow my computers to ...
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Memcached error - The following packages have unmet dependencies:

I know it's my first post, I will say though I have used this site for a lot of resources and tips. So thank you for that! I am hosting with DO and have a droplet with an issue, we're running a live ...
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Simply and friedly tutorial about grub2 command

looking straight constructed an example that describes how many commands for grub2. Perhaps there is an index for grub2 command along with a description and example? I have been really sick of people ...
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Ubuntu 14.04 - Can't use newest OpenGL version

I'm running Xubuntu 14.04 LTS on a laptop with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 765m with the nvidia-340 drivers from the xorg-edgers PPA. I'm trying to run an application that requires a recent version of ...
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Cant Restart Apache Server

I have written code in terminal : sudo service apache2 restart And got the response : AH00558: apache2: Could not reliably determine the server's fully qualified domain name, using 127.0.1.1. Set ...
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What does icon size means?

Looking for boot repair program, I looked at this: What does the size icon means? If they the same, why two icons? And the most important, how to uninstall the needless one?
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How to change the default language for spell check in all text boxes system-wide?

I have a similar problem to this, but my language is already installed. In every text field I begin typing (not only LibreOffice), I need to change it back to my own language, or just disable it at ...
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GTA San Andreas screen issue running on wine

When I launch gta_sa.exe the screen goes blank and comes back with the screen resolution messed up. The desktop is HUGE. With the game also fully responsive I can only see the top right of the game.
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How do you disable auto-start apps just for remote sessions?

There's a lot of answers on how to disable auto-starting of applications for a single user or for globally on a system. However, most auto-start applications, you do want to start for the console user,...
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Problems Installing CUDA on 14.04

I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong but I don't seem to be able to get cuda to install nicely. I have tried using: sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install nvidia-cuda-toolkit This appears to work ...
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Unable to login to 15.04 with Live USB

I am unable to login to Ubuntu 15.04 on my HP Pavilion dv7 laptop, which has an ATM Radeon graphics card, with the Live USB I just created. I was able to access the desktop using it with a Dell ...
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lp/lpr color printing option and lines counter

I would like to print multiple files using lp or lpr.The problem is that no matter how hard I have tried I can't make it print the files that I want in colour. Also I would like to add a lines ...
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OS X window behavior in Ubuntu 14.04

In OS X, windows don't completely maximize (ex. a browser window will only be as wide as the page it's displaying). Is there a way to replicate that behavior in Ubuntu 14.04?
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Boot ubuntu in my macbook pro

I have Ubuntu 14.04 installed in my macbook pro. It was working normally for a week. Then I got this problem saying 'efi is not ready yet'. I tried to run boot-repair, but it does not help. Here is ...
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How to ponysay multiline messages?

When I am running phpunit I get a multiline response: $ ./vendor/bin/phpunit -c tests/phpunit_no_code_coverage.xml --filter=Ncl PHPUnit 4.1.6-6-g43914fa by Sebastian Bergmann. Configuration read ...
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Unity desktop Ubuntu 15.04 freezes

I have installed Ubuntu 15.04 on my HP ProBook 450 G2, but it is randomly freezing. I have a Intel and AMD GPU, but I have turned off AMD GPU and I only use Intel. Why this is happening? I have latest ...
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How do I use GRUB rescue?

So when I was starting my computer, I pressed F8 and then it said there was no such partition and now it only shows GRUB rescue. How do I fix GRUB to run normally again?
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text distortion on ubuntu after resuming from suspend

any suggestions? as the photo shows the font in certain applications on UI is partial or missing totally. I have experienced this on at least 2 different versions of ubuntu 14.04 (as I remember) and ...
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Ubuntu does not detect onboard Ethernet

I have just replaced my old broken motherboard with a new one. I did not format my HD because Ubuntu 15.04 just started as I hoped. The first time I booted my OS, internet was going great so Ethernet ...
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How do I get rid of GRUB without formatting my HDD

I couldn't find an answer to my question so I thought I would ask my own. Today I tried to install Kali Lunix from a USB drive. I WAS running a dual boot with Ununtu and Windows 8.1. Every time I ...
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unable to login into recently created administrative user account

the account is active, and I can log in using a TTY but mot through the GUI. when logged it shows the same image active with the other user account but a message saying: No directory, logging in ...
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Charging for apps. in the software center?

I have been wanting to switch from Windows to Linux, but I noticed Ubuntu software center charges for some apps. I thought Linux/Ubuntu is a free Open Source!
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Will Ubuntu work on the HP ENVY 17 j180ca?

I was wondering if Ubuntu will work on my laptop. By working, I mean having the correct drivers (especially the graphics, because I do a ton of 3d design). Here are the specs: -HP ENVY 17 j180ca (Pre ...
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Accessing XBMC on a computer withssh server

I have XBMC installed on an Ubuntu computer (as a program, not "Kodibuntu"). The Android remote app for XBMC is not able to connect to the server even after I disable the firewall. I suspect this is ...
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Triple moniter SLI with intel graphics

Hello I am putting a Linux distro on my desktop and I have Triple monitors and wanting to run the Intel graphics chips on the 2 side 1080p monitors while my sli runs the center monitor on Ubuntu 15.04....
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How to add write permission to a group?

How can I give write permission to a group? The problem is: when somebody creates a file in the folder, the others in the same group can't modify it. I tried chmod, but the newly created files had ...
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multiple networks between computers

I have a Windows 7 laptop. And I having an Ubuntu machine that setup as a Samba server to hold my files I would like to have both computers accessible by Wi-Fi to the Internet but to hold my files I ...
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New installation (and user) unable to get Broadcom adapter to work

Having trouble using the help section to get my Broadcom adapter to work. It is not helped by the fact that I don't have another internet connection. I found this page https://help.ubuntu.com/...
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Ubuntu 15.04 Wifi keeps disconneting randomly

Im new to ubuntu 15.04 and I have it dual booted on 2012 mac. I have been having problems with the network disconnecting repeatedly. I have to disable the network and enable it for my wifi to work ...
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Monitor showing as DVI although plugged in as VGA

Recently I had my computer upgraded because I was having problems getting Ubuntu 14.04 to work. I now have more than the min requirements but am still having trouble getting the graphics to work once ...
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