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Nothing shows up in the terminal when I type my password
When I'm about to install a program in the terminal it wants the password:
[sudo] password for xxx:
But when I want to type my password it happens nothing. What should I do?
50
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5answers
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How do I build Unity from source?
I'd like to know how I would build Unity from source code in the current development release. Please cover the following topics:
Which packages are needed to compile Unity?
Where would I get the ...
25
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5answers
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the size of apt-get update lists is too big
This question contains circumventions for an Ubuntu bug: https://bugs.launchpad.net/launchpad/+bug/1001780, as well as some general advice on saving bandwidth when doing apt-get update.
That bug was ...
8
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3answers
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How do I remove the propretary ATI drivers?
I've installed 11.10 and the proprietary ATI drivers using "additional drivers" The performance of my system is absolutely awful and it shouldn't be. I tried to remove the proprietary drivers using ...
14
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3answers
51k views
Can I install 12.04 inside Windows?
Ubuntu 12.04 won't come with the Windows Installer (Wubi) pre-added. But is there any way to install 12.04 using Wubi?
14
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2answers
8k views
How do I boot into a root shell?
When booting to the graphical desktop fails we sometimes are recommended to boot into a "root shell" or to boot in "recovery mode".
How do I do that?
27
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4answers
24k views
How do I enable auto-login in LightDM?
I want user foo to auto-login using LightDM (which has been used by Ubuntu since version 11.10). How would I do that?
5
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0answers
1k views
How can I easily remaster Ubuntu? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to customize live Ubuntu CD?
I'm planning to run an Ubuntu event in my office in which I have to distribute a modified version of Ubuntu which contains all the ...
51
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7answers
16k views
What is the best way to develop apps for Ubuntu?
I want to write applications for Ubuntu. I do not know much about programming but I want develop for Ubuntu. I am trying to learn Python right now. What do you think is the best way to develop apps ...
56
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7answers
35k views
How do I remap certain keys?
I'm searching for a way to remap certain keys in ubuntu.
i.e.
i'd like to change PgUp to Home or PgDown to End.
Does a built-in command or a tool exist reassign keys in Ubuntu/GNOME?
51
votes
9answers
17k views
How do I disable overlay scrollbars?
It looks like Ubuntu 11.04 will come with overlay scrollbars by default. I do like them, but I don't like the current mix of scrollbar types as many applications don't yet use those overlay ...
48
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8answers
2k views
How to get my software into Ubuntu?
As a developer of free software, I want to get my application into Ubuntu.
Should I provide a source tarball and ask for packaging? Or should I create a package myself? Should I target Ubuntu ...
52
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12answers
36k views
How do I deactivate F1 and F10 keybindings in gnome-terminal?
How can I turn off the F1 (help) and F10 (notifications menu) key bindings?
First one I need for screen utility and second to exit mc in console.
There are no such key bindings in the Keyboard ...
17
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5answers
2k views
How do I investigate boot and partition issues?
My machine won't boot, or won't choose the right operating system when I choose it in the grub menu, what information do I need to provide in my questions so people can help me?
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6answers
13k views
How do I add customized wallpapers so they appear in the dynamic unity greeter?
As the title above suggests I want to add some custom wallpapers (png images I have created myself) to the user/share/backgrounds folder in 12.04. I have completed this task.
Issue : They do NOT ...
32
votes
3answers
29k views
Enabling Nvidia driver messes up splash screen
When you boot from live CD, or doing the first boot after installing Ubuntu, splash screen looks awesome. But as soon as you enable nvidia-current driver, installed with apt-get, splash screen goes ...
88
votes
9answers
63k views
How can I keep recent files from appearing in Unity?
I sometimes browse erotic media files but I would like to avoid having them appear in files & folders / recent. How can I do that?
The old "making .recently-used.xbel a folder" trick from 10.10 ...
22
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4answers
19k views
How do I disable X at boot time so that the system boots in text mode?
Is it possible to disable X at boot time? I'm setting up a server so it would be nice if it wouldn't load the graphical interface every time I boot.
26
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14answers
15k views
How do I improve boot speed?
I have seen many videos that make Ubuntu faster, but only makes the desktop faster.
I am looking to make my computer boot faster. Is their anything i can do to make Ubuntu boot significantly faster?
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2answers
21k views
How to correctly enable Desktop Cube in Unity 3D?
I have read several questions regarding how to fix an already enabled desktop cube or the problems it had in 11.04. But in 11.10, how can I correctly enable desktop cube in Unity 3D?
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3answers
4k views
How to completely remove desktop?
I wanted to switch to Xfce (I had KDE and GNOME installed), and I did this :
sudo apt-get install xubuntu-desktop
sudo apt-get remove kubuntu-desktop
sudo apt-get remove ubuntu-desktop
sudo apt-get ...
6
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2answers
2k views
Why is wireless down/strange after switching to battery or closing/opening the lid?
I noticed that, when I unplugged my laptop, or closed/opened the lid, my wireless connection dropped, every time.
I tracked it down to pm-powersave, and made it stop, see below.
This could also ...
8
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4answers
1k views
Update Manager Error - Authentication Error
When I run Update Manager I get this error:
This is what the error box says:
W: A error occurred during the signature verification. The repository is not updated and the previous index files ...
8
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4answers
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Adjusting display geometry in a virtual machine?
Running 11.04 beta in a Parallels 5.0 virtual machine, but this question will apply to any virtualization software.
Parallels 5 Linux tools (guest additions) don't work for 10.10 and 11.04 and I ...
13
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3answers
678 views
How do I install software using the Ubuntu Software Center?
The title says it all. I'd like to know how I can install software - an example is the Chromium web browser.
6
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2answers
1k views
Conky Guides (links)
I want to take a stab at creating my own layouts for conky, but I'm having trouble finding any recent guides.
If you know of any, I would be grateful if you could post some links.
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11answers
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56
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6answers
50k views
How to run scripts on start up?
I was wondering how to run scripts when my computer starts up. So I dont have to run scripts manually that I always run.
Please and thank you.
19
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2answers
18k views
Creating .desktop files to use on the “Open with other application” tab
I am looking for the specs necessary to build a .desktop file to be used in Ubuntu 11.10.
Many terminal applications or even GUI application do not show on Open with other application tab anymore and ...
19
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5answers
7k views
How do I get and install more themes, icons, and pointers?
I've downloaded some nice themes, icon packages, and pointers from sites like gnome-look. Now what do I do? Where else can I get these kinds of things?
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3answers
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Can I define keyboard shortcuts using the Super key?
In 10.04, I had a lot of keyboard shortcuts defined using Super/Mod4 and one single other key,
Super+O ran Opera
Super+W opened Nautilus pointing to my Work folder, etc.
In 11.04, these do not ...
5
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3answers
16k views
Best tool to recover removed files [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to recover deleted files?
Using Ubuntu 10.10, I have a startup script that automatically removes my 'working directory'. This is a simple folder on my Desktop where ...
11
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4answers
3k views
How do I install wine?
Can someone please explain how I can install wine in the following ways?
By using the package manager?
By downloading and installing a pre-built package?
5
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2answers
7k views
How do I give Ubuntu more space (when installed inside Windows 7 (via wubi))?
I had installed Ubuntu inside Windows XP but then I formatted XP and installed Windows 7.
EDIT1: I used Wubi for the same.
I want to know which one of the two will solve my problem? creating a ...
6
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3answers
5k views
Cannot install any software from the Software Center due to ttf-mscorefonts-installer package error
When I try to install any software from ubuntu software center it comes with error:
An unhandled error occured
There seems to be a programming error in aptdaemon. This is the software that allows you ...
27
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5answers
38k views
Nvidia driver doesn't work in 12.10
I have GeForce GTX 560 Ti. I's worked fine in 12.04 with nvidia drivers. Unfortunately, after todays 12.10 update, something broke down.
I've tried nvidia-current, nvidia-current-updates and ...
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3answers
5k views
How do I pre-install Ubuntu for someone (OEM install)?
I would like to pre-install Ubuntu on a computer for someone. I may want to customize it for them, but in the end they need to be able to choose a username, password, etc. when they first boot it up. ...
34
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6answers
14k views
How do I add and remove the Workspace Switcher launcher from the Unity launcher?
How can I remove the Workspace Switcher launcher from the Unity dock?
18
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4answers
16k views
Adding swap partition after system installation
I did not opt for a swap partition during Ubuntu installation. Later I freed up some space, and made a swap partition. Now after booting up I am manually opening gparted and right-clicking the swap ...
19
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3answers
15k views
How do I know if my video card can run Unity?
I have an old laptop which has some 3D graphics support, how do I know if this will be enough for Unity to run?
15
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3answers
10k views
Performance being really choppy with ATI drivers
I just updated to the latest version (11.04) yesterday, and ever since then, the system has been really choppy.
I used to have 10.10 installed, and that was running smooth.
Anyone also experiencing ...
30
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7answers
7k views
How can I change the Unity launcher delay?
I find the sidebar to appear and disappear terribly slow. How can I change the delay?
16
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7answers
4k views
At what time will the upcoming Ubuntu release be made available?
Every six months a new Ubuntu version will be released. Does anyone know at which time this will be?
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8answers
19k views
New computer hangs on shutdown/reboot, how to troubleshoot?
My system is working perfectly but it freezes during shutdown/reboot/suspend/hibernate: All windows and the menu bar disappear but the desktop wallpaper remains. It doesn't even show the shutdown ...
22
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4answers
9k views
How do I enable MP3 preview?
Just upgraded from 11.04 to 11.10 and Nautilus no longer previews MP3 files when I hover over them.
Another PC that's been running 11.10 for a while also experienced this after the latest update
...
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8answers
7k views
Can I edit which icons appear in the Unity dash?
When I open the dash in 11.04, I get two rows of icons. The first row contains 'lenses' that take me to lists of applicaitons/files; the second row opens specific applications - Browse the Web, View ...
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1answer
6k views
Is it possible to boot Ubuntu using the Windows bootloader?
As noted by many people, Windows 8's UEFI requirements might will won't get in the way of installing Linux (or whatever), as the replacement bootloader will also need to be signed somehow. Some ...
18
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5answers
8k views
Installing Ubuntu with Windows, which is left and right when allocating space?
I'm installing Ubuntu (or Xubuntu/Lubuntu/Kubuntu) alongside Windows 7/XP. I got to the screen that says, "Allocate drive space by dragging the slider below." On the following screen, I'm not sure ...
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11answers
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Why are Flash applications so sluggish?
I've noticed that Flash applications tend to be more sluggish under Ubuntu than they do under Windows on the same machine. This is particularly noticeable when watching HD video or playing ...
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7answers
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No battery status icon
I recently upgraded to 11.10 from 11.04, everything went fine, still hate unity and all that. But my battery status is not showing up at all, even on my laptop. There isn't even any spaces for it, ...
