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How can I rename a color profile and change the title stored in the ICC file?
I have a number of ICC color profile files for monitor calibration. They can be imported and work correctly on Ubuntu, but the titles they were created with are not helpful so I'd like to change them.
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How can I get vboxweb to start properly at boot
I've recently updated a headless server to Ubuntu Server 15.10.
Basic Ubuntu Server
LAMP
Xubuntu minimal install
I've installed virtualbox 5.0.14 from default Ubuntu sources.
I've downloaded and ...
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run script when power mode changes
I wrote myself a bash script and when this script is called it changes my display brightness. Now i want to run this script when my ac-adapter is unplugged or the ac-adapter gets plugged in. Where can ...
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Gparted Won't start due to a bug
I want to extend my home partition size but Gparted won't start. I also tried live boot mode but the error is still there. Is there something wrong with my disk? I really need to add some space to my ...
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Wireless adapter Realtek [0bda:818b] problems - used to sometimes connect, now not at all
I am unable to connect on wireless. I am using a wireless usb adapter.
Thanks to [this thread][1], I am easily able to present the following diagnostic info:
########## wireless info START ##########...
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How to install Java on Ubuntu 14.04 [duplicate]
I tried to install Java on Ubuntu but it not get installed. please help me. I download java jre-8u73-linux-x64.tar.zip.
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Can't use "apt-get install" anymore due to "unmet dependencies"
I don't remember having done anything fancy on my computer recently, but I can't run apt-get install anymore
$ sudo apt-get install phantomjs
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree ...
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Uninstall default scopes in a ubuntu phone
I am using an ubuntu phone (version OTA-9.1). I want to delete extra scopes. When I search them in the Ubuntu Store with the keyword scope, i cannot reach more than 100 entries. This means that I ...
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Ubuntu On VirtualBox (No Wireless Icon) [duplicate]
I installed Ubuntu 15.10 on virtualbox software, and am trying to connect to the internet witch i can't, it doesn't even show a wireless icons. My original sys is Windows 10. Thanks!
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Printer settings replaced automatically
At work I print to a network printer, then release my print at any one of the hundreds of printers dotted around campus. The make and model show up as:
Sharp MX-5141N PS, 1.0
I set my computer up to ...
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Error with PECL command in PHP7
I've upgraded php to version 7 and now I have problems with pecl command. When I run sudo pecl install mongo I get long list of errors:
Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in Command.php ...
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Installing AMD fglrx 15-201-2401 on ubuntu 14.04.4 lts 64-bit on HP Z420 with FirePro W9100 GPU
I have successfully installed fglrx driver 15-201-2401 on Oracle Linux 7.2 and SUSE 12 SP1. All I added from my default installation are gcc and kernel-devel packages.
I just installed ubuntu 14.4....
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could someone explain the outcome entries into a file? [duplicate]
I have read a really good answer explaining what -rwxr-xr-x 1 root root 523454 Aug 8 2014 name means.
However, It did not explain the number before the root root. Also, could you explain what ...
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Ubuntu- notebook overheating fan1 = 0 RPM speed
I have installed Ubuntu alongisde with Windows 8.1 but my notebook is really loud and temperatures as super high while I'm just browsing webpages on the internet.
Now basically when I do not do ...
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Enable Exim system filter with split configuration
I would like to enable system-wide filtering so I can define some custom spam filtering. I am using the split configuration for Exim but cannot see where to define the system filter.
Here would ...
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GPS location on BQ Aquaris E5
I have a new Aquaris E5 HD, but it seems that GPS is not working. As far as I could find out, this issue is known for the E4.5, see GPS unvailable on aquaris E45.
I there any progress with that ...
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How to rename only user on Ubuntu Server 14.04 ?
I wish to rename 'user1' to 'worker' on Ubuntu Server 14.04. I tried various answers on similar threads. But couldnt do it as the only option I had was to log into user1 and use the usermod command. ...
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Cannot apply 'stat' command for given parameters
I want to make a small shell script that shows all the files in a file tree starting from a given directory that have the given user and size greater than a given size. Hence, my script will take as ...
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Remove / purge repository spotify and opensuse
When I go to Software & Updates and then to Other Software I get this boxes unchecked: http://repository.spotify.com stable non-free and http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/home:/Horst3180/...
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Which partitions to delete for uninstalling ubuntu? [duplicate]
I want to uninstall Ubuntu. Here is a screen shot of my partitions:The screenshot
Please help me find out which partitions to delete. I installed Ubuntu in legacy and windows 10 is in UEFI.
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install jdk on Ubuntu with rpm package
I downloaded jdk-8u73-linux-x64.rpm from Oracle. then I try to convert .rpm to .deb to install it on Ubuntu 15.10. So I tried this code:
sudo alien jdk*.rpm
and after a few minutes I have jdk1.8.0-...
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juju: can't add machines again after the destroy-machine command
I have destroyed machines using
$ juju destroy-machine <machine_id>
but can't add the machines again.
Whenever, i do add with this command
$ juju add-machine --constraints tags=virtual, ...
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How to Recover Deleted Windows Partition with complete Data? [duplicate]
Actual scenario is, while i am installing Ubuntu for the first in my windows machine along with windows OS. accidentally I deleted all other partition and I formatted my entire disk, so i lost my ...
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Is there any way to create a custom PS1 for particular terminal profile
Since I find the custom terminal a bit bland, I like using the PS1 variable to make it more informative, and use a background image and custom text colours. I like the profile functionality, so I have ...
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How to Create Server from my Local Machine with Internet Connection?
I want to know How to setup Server with ubuntu from my local machine? whether it cost me extra ? want some brief explanation regarding this...
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Green video on google hangout/chrome
I am running a Dell Inspiron 5556 with Ubuntu 15.10. Just got linux on it and things are mostly good.
I am able to run hangouts fine in Firefox. However, in Chrome, the video is completely green. I ...
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Is there a method to force delete or uninstall an app (i.e. dropbox ) other than removing it from Software Center?
So far I've tried of course the go-to area for newbies: Ubuntu Software Center.
Fail#1
I clicked on the "remove" button and I left it overnight and it's still 'pending'. It seems like the progress ...
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I cant install Ubuntu! It wont work! [duplicate]
The error "errno 5 input/output" shows up when copying files! Please help! BTW I used the bootable USB.
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How to automate a ubuntu server ISO instalation so I can plug in, turn on, and ssh in?
I'm having trouble installing Ubuntu server sue to the lack of proper peripherals, the only keyboard I own is wireless USB and stops working at the "Select a language" prompt due to lack of a driver?
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Change prolog versions
So I installed prolog version 7.2.3 on my Ubuntu system (v14.04) but I would like to uninstall this from my system and install prolog version 6.x
I remember using
sudo apt-get install swi-prolog
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How to change default download location to an SD card?
I put Ubuntu on a chromebook through crouton but the chromebook's memory is very small, so I have a SD card in the chromebook to expand the memory. Is there a way to make the default location for ...
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IPmenu alternatives
I really want to get IPmenu but I can't is there an alternative? I was having problems with the rasbian os since it has an arm architecture. Every time I try and install IPmenu it wants me to install ...
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ubuntu 14.04 running slow on bootup and online
My apologizes right off is I do not know much about computers. My laptop crashed and was replaced by my sons college desktop computer that he built. we had a problem with windows XP on it and ...
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Ubuntu load kernel from MicroSD card
I have a noob quesion.
So my friend gave me a MicroSD card containing a linux kernel. I mounted this MicroSD card onto my ubuntu machines and can see the following contents :
osboxes@osboxes:~/mnt$ ...
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du -sh utilization does not match df -h amount used!
my /var partition is close to 100% full, according to df -h
root@buz02:/var/lib# df -h
Filesystem Size Used Avail Use% Mounted on
/dev/sda5 4.7G 600M 3.9G 14% /
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Skipping acquire of configured file 'main/binary-i386/Packages' as repository 'xxx' doesn't support architecture 'i386'
Getting below error message while issuing :
sudo apt-get update
Get:1 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu xenial InRelease [95.8 kB]
Ign:2 http://repo.mongodb.org/apt/debian wheezy/mongodb-org/3.2 ...
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How to remove Ubuntu and Install Windows [duplicate]
I have Ubuntu 14.04. I installed it on my computer but now would like to remove it to install Windows. I cannot get the computer to boot from DVD so the windows install will not load. what can I do?
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How do I disable smartd permanently?
I installed smartmontools so that I can use smartctl occasionally. However, smartd is also part of smartmontools, and now it starts automatically but I don't need it.
What's the proper way to disable ...
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Apply GPU Clock Speeds on Startup
I have an NVIDIA GTX 760 graphics card that I overclock. I already have coolbits set up properly, and I have a stable overclock. I want to know if there is a way to set the overclocked frequencies on ...
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Nvidia 361.28 and Intel graphic instaler 1.4.0 return login loop
When I install the latest nvdia driver 361.28 from ppa:graphics-drivers
I got a login loop. Currently I've installed the intelgraphics driver for linux with Graphics Installer 1.4.0 that is published ...
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Acer E5-574G Laptop touchpad not working in Ubuntu 14.04
I installed Ubuntu 14.04.3 (64Bit) in my Laptop Acer Aspire E 15 E5-574G.
Unfortunately, touchpad is not working.
I searched for a good resource in the internet, but i couldn't find it.
If some has ...
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I want to use Ubuntu desktop edition for free in my organization. Do I have to pay for that? [duplicate]
I want to install Ubuntu desktop OS on all my laptops at work, So I don't want to invest for support and for OS as well. I heard that Linux is the free solution for operating system requirement ...
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Insanely high power_cycle_count in ssd - Ubuntu 14.04
I have a Lenovo T450 laptop which I bought not two months ago. I use Ubuntu 14.04 alongside Windows 7. The laptop has an SSD (sdb) and a HDD (sda). I noticed that my ubuntu started hanging a lot ...
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Selectively bypassing VPN for certain sites (specifically NetFlix)
So with Netflix blocking VPNs I'm wondering if there's a way to allow only NetFlix to bypass the VPN so my other traffic remains private?
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Wifi Dongle hard blocked by wifi card
I have recently installed Linux (Lubuntu 15.10) on a computer that had running Windows Vista before and I'm stuck with enabling the wifi.
Two years ago, while still running Windows, the internal wifi ...
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Colors wrong when printing on photo paper
I've just reinstalled Ubuntu and also reinstalled my printer - which used to work just fine before I reinstalled (was necessary for other reasons).
When I now print images, I have to select plain ...
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Why is server restart required? [duplicate]
When logging into my Ubuntu instance I get the message *** System restart required ***. I am running a server and uptime is very important for me.
How can I know why the restart is required? I have ...
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Problem mounting a cdrom
I am baffled by CDs under Ubuntu 15.10.
When I insert an audio CD in the drive, it is recognized as such and can be played (Rhythmbox for instance). An icon appears on the desktop.
When I insert a DVD ...
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Samba mount keeps timing out
I have several mounted drives to a windows share on an ubuntu server machine.
//WindowsFileServer/Media /mnt/Media cifs credentials=/home/drew/.smbcreds,uid=1000,iocharset=utf8 0 0
//...
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Write a shell script that asks a user for the absolute path to a directory,
Write a shell script that asks a user for the absolute path to a directory, the script should test to see if the directory exists. If it does ls -l the directory. If not tell the user that the ...
