Questions tagged [16.04]
Questions about 16.04 are off-topic on Ask Ubuntu. Sixth LTS (Long Term Support) release of Ubuntu, code-named "Xenial Xerus". Released on April 21, 2016. Reached End of Standard Support (ESS) on April 30, 2021.
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Ubuntu 16.04 reboot after shutdown
I have a laptop (HP Probook 450 G0) with both Windows 10 and Ubuntu 14.04 in a dual boot configuration. Recently I upgraded Ubuntu to 16.04 using do-release-upgrade. After the upgrade, when I shutdown ...
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Small snap loop devices visible in gnome-disk-utility OR what is the function of snap ubuntu-core
I just realized, after using gnome-disk-utility (3.18.3.1), that my 16.04 installation features several small loop devices.
In detail:
78 MB Loop Device (/var/lib/snapd/sn_ntu-core_352.snap -> /...
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Ubuntu 16.04 Boot-repair error Locked-ESP detected
I am using boot-repair from a live ubuntu session to recover my OS and getting the error-
Locked-ESP detected. You may want to retry after creating a /boot/efi partition (FAT32, 100MB~250MB, start ...
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Ampak AP6212 wifi driver
I have a mini-pc running Linux with the Ampak AP6212 chipset. The bluetooth and the WiFi modules are not working under Ubuntu 16.04. According to this site I need to install brcmfmac. Is this correct? ...
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Install Droidcam pc client for ubuntu 16.04
sudo apt-get install droidcam
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
E: Unable to locate package droidcam
How to install Droidcam client for ...
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How to trigger network-manager autoconnect?
Let's say that network-manager is connected to specific Wi-Fi network. When I click "Disconnect" via GUI from it then it never connects back.
But when I close the laptop lid, then open it back (so ...
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Ubuntu 16.04: can't open the terminal after trying to install Python
Yesterday I installed Ubuntu, but now I cannot open Terminal... I click on the Terminal icon and it doesn't start, and ctrl+alt+t isn't working either.
I've read different ways to fix this (and none ...
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Where is dhcpcd.conf (dnsmasq installation)?
According to everything I've read it should be in /etc, but it's not. I did read in some old post that one may simply create one as it's a text file. (Sorry, I can't find the post anymore.) I'm not ...
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Supervisord does not work
Yesterday, I reboot my Ubuntu 16.04 server for OpenEdx platform. After rebooting, my server down. I found that out the problem is not working of supervisord.
When I run this command :
sudo service ...
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SSH failed to start - Missing privilege separation directory: /var/run/sshd [duplicate]
I have a VPS running Ubuntu 16.04.5 that's been going for a number of years now with little issue. Today, however, I found I was unable to access the server using SSH, receiving 'connection refused' ...
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Ubuntu 16.04: Steam - "libGL error: failed to load driver: swrast"
Having installed nvidia-375, Steam didn't work, so I reinstalled, to no effect. When I try to open Steam, I get the following error (with LIBGL_DEBUG=verbose):
Running Steam on ubuntu 16.04 64-bit
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Attempting to Decrypt an AES-256-CBC Encrypted File but Decryption Password isn't known
I am trying to decrypt a password protected file that was encrypted using AES-256-CBC, but the password to decrypt the file has been forgotten.
In this simulation, I do know the password is a ...
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Error while installing Ubuntu
I want to install Ubuntu 16.04.2 with Windows 10. I created partions for home , root and swap. After clicking Install, I got following error. Note: My partition table type is gpt. But cliking F2 , I ...
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ubuntu 16.4 install qgis error [duplicate]
install steps:
add: deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/ubuntugis/ubuntugis-unstable/ubuntu xenial main
add: deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/ubuntugis/ubuntugis-unstable/ubuntu xenial main
sudo apt ...
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sudo apt-get install package with python processing error [duplicate]
So, I have tried to install tor and ffmpeg on my ubuntu 16.04 LTS with the step on: https://www.torproject.org/docs/debian
but after I run the line : apt-get install tor deb.torproject.org-keyring
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How to install pydot and graphviz?
Im running a code that needs pydot and graphviz. I am using python 3.5 and ubuntu 16.04 LTS 64 bit.
File "/usr/local/lib/python3.5/dist-packages/keras/utils/vis_utils.py", line 17, in _check_pydot
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How to use rsync when root priviledges are needed on remote host?
Since root passwords and logins are not allowed on Ubuntu, how does one use ssh and rsync to move folders and files from a local host to a remote host when root privileges are needed on the remote?
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dpkg and insserv error when installing any package [duplicate]
When I try to install any package the following error occurs:
insserv: There is a loop between service runlcactivator and dns-clean if started
insserv: loop involving service dns-clean at depth 1
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Boot hangs with the message "Booting from Hard drive C:" after reinstalling ubuntu 16.04 server
I'm using Dell PowerEdge R530 and trying to reinstall Ubuntu server 16.04 on this server.
What I had done to reinstall it is simple: Made an ubuntu USB using UUI, Booted with the USB, Followed the ...
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How to create a system image on ubuntu 16.04 LTS with current applications installed?
I have installed many applications in my Ubuntu OS like katoolin, Packet-tracer, netbeans, 4k video down-loader etc.
My Ubuntu 16.04 LTS OS crashes often and I have to reinstall it every time it ...
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Make and receive calls on Ubuntu using an external android phone
Is there any way that I could use my old Android device by connecting it via USB or even using the wireless LAN and make/receive calls and traditional text messages (SMS) on my laptop running Ubuntu?
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Temporarily switch to a full-screen, hairline cursor
I sometimes would like to have my cursor appear as crosshair lines going across the full screen (one vertical line, one horizontal line). I need it because I often look at statistical plots and would ...
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How to change boot order in Mac OS and Ubuntu-Mate 16.04 dual boot from Ubuntu first to OS X first?
I installed Ubuntu 16.04 on my late 2011 MBP. The systems were autobooting into one another in an order and when I hold the option key I was unable to see Ubuntu partition.
So I followed this link to ...
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Automating a mount operation that requires user input
I want to mount a directory on a file server at startup. This is my /etc/fstab entry:
# mount the fileserver
https://fsrv.company/ /mnt/fileserver davfs user,auto 0 0
Manually mounting it with mount ...
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Permanently solve “GRUB was previously installed to a disk that is no longer present”
I have an Ubuntu 16.04 virtual machine (local, no cloud) which was created as a clone of another computer. Each time GRUB packages are upgraded using apt upgrade, I get the following message:1
The ...
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Installing Ubuntu 16.04 - Out of Range issue (in Skylake)
I'm trying to install Ubuntu Studio in a brand new machine. It has UEFI and Grub2.
Problem is that after a Ubuntu (Studio) splash screen I get a "signal out of range" error. And all I can do is press ...
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Updating environment variables
I had to erase a previous Ubuntu version on my pc, and reinstall a new version (16.04 LTS) to work. After that, I installed the source code of several programs that I work with in the previous version....
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python installed in another directory
I am using ubuntu 16.04. Ubuntu 16.04 comes with python2 and python3.5 and I wanted python3.7 so I followed some instructions from a site and installed python3.7 manually by compiling its files and ...
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Could not find kernel image /isolinux/isolinux.cfg
I have been trying to install Ubuntu 16.0.4 using the Universal USB Installer method for the past 3 hours. I looked up tutorials and searched for answers here but none worked. Any hints?
Selected ...
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Run python script in virtual environment on startup
I would like to start a python script from a virtual environment on startup. I have searched the whole forum and other sources but have not been able to make it work.
The script should run at the ...
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Installation of Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS Error AMD Graphics Card
I want to install Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS on my HP Pavilion 15-AW009AX (256 GB SSD, 16GB RAM, AMD Radeon R7 M440 and an AMD 9600P Processor).
I followed the installation guidelines to install Ubuntu via ...
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Are There Any VNC Servers that Work with Cinnamon DE 3 on Ubuntu 16.04?
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I need to remote in from Windows to Ubuntu 16.04, using Cinnamon DE 3.2.2.
However, when I try to get VNC set up, everything fails. After researching, I've found that it's because Cinnamon ...
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Nvidia X server disable
I have Nvidia 820M graphic card on my laptop running Ubuntu 16.04
System Info:- Dell 3558 i3/8Gb/1Tb/2Gb gfx
In additional drivers it's not showing, so I downloaded the driver from Nvidia Website
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Job for NetworkManager.service failed because the control process exited with error code
I am Running Ubuntu 16.04 KDE. See this for specifications.
$ uname -a
Linux ElMaverick 4.4.0-112-generic #135-Ubuntu SMP Fri Jan 19 11:48:36 UTC 2018 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
$ cat /etc/...
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Ubuntu mobaxterm that has drag and drop
I am using my pc to connect to the server with GPUs and need to do a lot of transfers. I used mobaxterm when on Windows. It has drag and drop which is very convenient. Is there a similar tool on ...
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How to access ubuntu server using just hostname and not hostaname.local
I have a ubuntu-Server 16.04 LTS running and fully updated. I can access it through IP Address and hostname.local, but if I try to access it with just hostname it can't reach the address.
hostname ...
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Ubuntu 16.04 browser won't connect to proxy server
I'm using Ubuntu 16.04 and access internet behind the college's proxy server which requires authentication credentials. The problem is, at certain places in my college I'm able to access internet, ...
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Why database that created in phpmyadmin won't show in workbench?
I just installed LAMP today. I created a database also a tables in phpmyadmin.. But when checking this in MySql Workbench it doesn't show the database? Any one knows came up with these problem?
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Command line connect to L2TP Windows Server VPN
I have been searching for a couple of days not much luck as and everything i come across relies on using the Network Manager UI.
Could someone provide me with a noobish tutorial on how I would ...
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How to create a udev rule for two devices with the same manufacturer id, product id, and serial number?
I have two lidars. And in my code I need to provide the lidar port: ttyUSB0/ttyUSB1 etc...
I have this udev rule. (/etc/udev/rules.d/rplidar.rules)
rplidar.rules
# set the udev rule , make the ...
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How should I update my wi-fi driver?
I use Ubuntu16.04 and my laptop model is Asus-n552vw. My wi-fi network doesn't work properly. I thought maybe the problem solved if I update my wi-fi driver. I searched for that but couldn't find how ...
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Optimize performance on Raspberry Pi 3 with Ubuntu MATE 16.04 LTS
I just got finished installing and configuring Ubuntu MATE 16.04 LTS on my new Raspberry Pi 3 and I'm loving it!
Is there anything else I can do to help make Ubuntu MATE not so strenuous on my Pi?
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Ubuntu mount cifs from terminal, error: mount: can't find /home/socio/spc in /etc/fstab
I try to mount a smb share in ubuntu from command line.
This is one-time mount, I do not want to alter fstab or reboot the machine.
The command used is taken from this answer:
udo mount -t cifs //&...
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Is it safe to disable Secure Boot?
I just wanted to know if it is safe for me to disable secure boot for the purpose of installing the latest Nvidia Graphics Driver.
I am running Windows 10 alongside Ubuntu 16.04 on an Acer Aspire V ...
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PDOException could not find driver Laravel With php 7 Xampp
i'dont understand about migrate operation on ubuntu, and i have this error, please help me to solve this problem
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How do I reinstall Windows 10 while keeping my dual boot configuration? [duplicate]
How do I reinstall Windows 10 while keeping my dual boot configuration?
I want to do a clean install of Windows 10. I have Ubuntu 16.04. I upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10.
Thanks
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Intel WiFi 6 AX210 not working on Ubuntu 16.04
my wifi device is only guaranteed to work with the kernel version 5.2+.
i need to get wifi 6 AX 210 working on UBuntu 16.04, since I need ros Kinetic for my project.
I've tried all the steps in this ...
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How do I get Cassandra to start when there is an error about "Connection refused"?
I installed Cassandra on Ubuntu 16.04. (I have gotten Cassandra to work on RedHat. But now I want it to work on Ubuntu.) The installation seemed to go smoothly. I run this command to prove that ...
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"Vmware Kernel Module Updater" problem in Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
Every time I am trying to launch Vmware-Workstation, I am getting this error message:
Before you can run Vmware, several modules must be compiled and loaded into the running kernel.
After clicking on ...
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What's the easiest way to install OpenSSH 7.4 on Ubuntu 16.04?
On Ubuntu 16.04 (Xenial) box, what is the easiest way to install OpenSSH (openssh-client) that is higher than 7.2?
I am aware that I could compile from source, but I was wondering if there's a way to ...