Questions tagged [16.10]
Questions about 16.10 are off-topic on Ask Ubuntu. Ubuntu 16.10 (Yakkety Yak) was a non-LTS version released on October 13, 2016. It became End Of Life (EOL) on July 20, 2017.
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Why is $HOME being set incorrectly
I'm stuck in a login loop because:
My $HOME variable is being set incorrectly when I login. I logged into a shell via ttty1 and echo $HOME returned /usr/local/gradle
.bashrc or .bash_profile isn't ...
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After upgrade from 64bit Ubuntu 16.10 to 17.04 the laptop won't boot
My (64bit) system upgraded from Ubuntu 16.10 to 17.04. After the upgrade I restarted the system but the system will not boot. The only thing displaying on the screen is 'ad address'.
Any idea what ...
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IME not loading... initially
I'm using 16.10; I just switched my IME system from IBus to fcitx. After a restart, fcitx doesn't load--I have to log out and back in to get it to load. After a fresh restart, im-config outputs this:...
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Key server receive failed when installing through PPA
I'm fairly new to Linux. I have Ubuntu, and now I want to install the Pantheon desktop, but as soon I run the command
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:elementary-os/daily
I get an error message saying:
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Mouse and Keyboard Not working after upgrade from 16.04 LTS to 16.10
I have looked into this topic for some time and there seems to be zero solutions, so here is my question. I upgraded from Ubuntu Unity 16.04lts to Ubuntu 16.10 using these steps.
Enter software and ...
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Ubuntu Studio 17.04 - apt doesn't see the latest version of qbittorrent
I want to install latest version of qBittorrent (3.3.12) onto my Ubuntu Studio (17.04), but it only sees the old version (3.3.7). I've added the qBittorrent Stable PPA (this one), but it seems like my ...
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error interpreting jpeg image file (not a jpeg file starts with 0x27 0x5f) it is only an error in the default image viewer in lubuntu 16.10
This happens every time I try opening an image from any ftp server and even though the image opens perfectly on Firefox or vlc media player or any other image viewer but whenever I open it in the ...
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Ubuntu Server 16.10 Static Networking - Unable To Raise Interface
I need some assistance as I am going nuts trying to figure this out. I have been running static networking with a split tunneling setup using this guide: https://www.htpcguides.com/force-torrent-...
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How can I prevent VLC to open file locations when file manager should do it?
When I click on any location under the "Places" menu they are opened by VLC, and it looks for media into them and reproduces files inside them.
Obviously, this is not how "Places" should work.
Since ...
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Is there a way to upgrade Ubuntu 16.04 to 16.10 in parts?
I use 3G/4G but connection is not good these days. I tried to update to get rid of few problems got introduced after recent updates. But my slow connection is not allowing me to upgrade to 16.10.
Is ...
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A dependency problem after upgrading 16.04 to 16.10 [duplicate]
I just finished upgrading from 16.04 to 16.10 and am planning to upgrade to 17.04 later.
During the upgrade there were a couple of errors but the installation managed to finish and the computer is ...
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How to Extend Ubuntu OS Partition Size from Unallocated Partition?
I am using Ubuntu 16.10 ( along with Windows 7 ) in a partition of around 35 GB. Recently I need to extend this size due to lack of space. So I have shrink 25 GB space from Windows ( left as ...
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can't connect to ethernet connection on 16.10
I am new to ubuntu and don't know what to install and what to remove.Usually i search on web and do that. Accidentally i entered some command and now i can't connect to my wired connection.
It shows
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Install ubuntu 16.10 into Oracle VirtualBox v5.1
I downloaded the latest version of Oracle VirtualBox for Windows and installed it (version 5.1.20). Then I downloaded Ubuntu 16.10 ("Yakkety") from the Oracle Linux distributions page. Note that the ...
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If I decide to stick with a non-LTS version, even after its support ends, will it seriously affect me? [closed]
I am currently using Ubuntu 16.10, and I'm happy with it just the way it is. A few minor upgrades are always welcome, but I can certainly live without them. I'm one of those few people who actually ...
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How to remove Google Drive Ubuntu?
I made my biggest mistake of my life and installed google drive on Ubuntu. Now I cannot uninstall it anymore.
- I uninstalled the google drive package:
sudo apt-get remove grive-tools
sudo apt-add-...
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Sound problems after upgrading to 17.04 on HP Spectre x360
I upgraded to Ubuntu 17.04 from 16.10 yesterday on my HP Spectre x360 13-w0XX. After upgrading, I noticed that the sound wasn't working anymore: the volume sliders in the menu bar were grayed out, ...
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Resizing Extended Partition w/ gparted on livecd
As you can see, I have swapoff and don't have any of the partitions mounted.
I want to increase the size of /dev/sda1, and in order to do that I have to shrink /dev/sda2. I have unallocated space in ...
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DNS queries fail, while IP addresses work, after upgrade from Ubuntu 16.10 to 17.04 in VirtualBox
DNS queries fail, while IP addresses work, after upgrade from Ubuntu 16.10 to 17.04 in VirtualBox. Applied updates to 16.10 before upgrading to 17.04.
i.e. sudo apt update && sudo apt full-...
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Ubuntu 16.10 random folders appearing in home
I'm using an ASUS Zenbook PRO UX501, with dual boot Windows 10 and Ubuntu 16.10.
From time to time, I notice there are random two letters folders created in my home folder, things like fe, 5c, 3a, ...
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Upgrade to 17.04 Zesty stuck on Postfix configuration
I'm in the process of upgrading from 16.10 to 17.04. The install appears to be stuck here:
There doesn't seem to be any way to interact with the "Terminal" view in this window. I've already panicked,...
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New install and no ethernet connection [duplicate]
My Ubuntu 16.10 is a fresh install. But the Ethernet connection isn't connecting. Am I missing something?
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Where did libgmp3-dev for Ubuntu 16.10 go?
On Yakkety:
$ lsb_release -a
No LSB modules are available.
Distributor ID: Ubuntu
Description: Ubuntu 16.10
Release: 16.10
Codename: yakkety
I can't seem to install libgmp3-dev:
$ ...
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Laptop screen does not switch off after shutdown
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Dell Vostro 3550
Ubuntu 16.10
Gnome Desktop
The problem has recently arised when I either use the GUI button or terminal command sudo shutdown -h now where the machine freezes with the Gnome ...
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Wireless Network Adapter unclaimed if other netwerk is active
When I boot up my computer when there is another network adaptor active (Ethernet adaptor in my USB-C dock, or even a virtual network created by Docker), my WLAN adaptor stays 'unclaimed':
$ sudo ...
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Why is there duplicate menu options in global menu on Ubuntu 16.10?
When I open certain apps in ubuntu 16.10 I can see 2 menus appear at the top global menu bar.
For example if I open resource monitor app at the top it displays "resource monitor resource monitor".
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xpra ubuntu html5 server problems
I have installed xpra from the ubuntu repos (16.10). I also have installed websockify. When I try to use it to set up an html5 session with the following:
xpra start --bind-tcp=0.0.0.0:14500 --html=...
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No wireless connection in HP x360 Convertible
I installed Ubuntu 16.10 on my HP x360 convertible laptop and have tried all possible solutions available, but my wireless connection is not working. It does show the 'enable wifi' option in the wifi ...
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Ubuntu GNOME. GDM doesn't work after installing nvidia drivers [duplicate]
Installed Ubuntu GNOME 16.10 yesterday, but after installing nvidia driver from software & updates the system wouldn't boot. I get the screen saying (numbers are slightly different):
dev/sda1: ...
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LinkSys Router and Ubuntu 16.10 Server
I have been reading just about every question regarding setting a static IP address on the Ubuntu Server, Linksys Routers. I have the server correctly established in /etc/network/interfaces with: x's ...
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Anbox isn't starting up on my PC at all
I know it's a relatively new and unstable application but I figured if anyone has suffered through the issue and solved it then they can help me
The Problem
when I click on the Anbox icon from gnome ...
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WIFI Adapter on Lenovo T440 with Ubuntu 16.10, in DOWN state, cannot change state
This issue started yesterday, and before then had been working just fine for months.
When I boot my computer, it will autoconnect to the nearest wifi, when I go to check the connection or change the ...
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Problem regarding wifi bcm4313
I've had some troubles with my wifi using Ubuntu. It seems like I can't connect to modems set to a channel above 11. However I can connect to such modem in windows, therefore the problem must be ...
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Wired unmanaged after upgrading from 16.4 to 16.10 (persists after 17.04 upgrade) [duplicate]
I was prompted to upgrade from 16.4 to 16.10 (edit: was just prompted to upgrade to 17.04 and same issue persists), I did and accepted all suggested removals, updates etc and now do not have internet ...
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How do I set the "Switch tabs" hotkey?
I haven't been able to find it in Settings > Keyboard, nor other places.
I just switched to GNOME, and realized I still have the same trouble. Why is this not listed as a shortcut, along with Switch ...
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Ubuntu 16.10 Can't connect to internet (Cable nor wireless)
I've been looking all around and I can't find a solution.
I had to run a package repair on my ubuntu 16.10 because it was stopping at the loading screen. After that I was able to log in, however I ...
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Unable to set default values for SynPS/2 Synaptic
Today i noticed that my trackpad was not responding to click events, click and drag and two finger scrolling. (I mostly use a mouse, so i can't assure you, when did it all started)
I looked up and ...
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How do I remap my CAPS Lock key to Hyper?
I tried this guy's solution, but I got the following error:
X Error of failed request: BadValue (integer parameter out of range for operation)
Major opcode of failed request: 118 (...
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Cannot install Kurento Media Server on Ubuntu 16.10
Im trying to install Kurento Media Server 6 on ubuntu 16.10 and in the final step of the installation docs im getting an erorr like...
$ sudo apt-get install kurento-media-server-6.0
Reading package ...
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Broadcom BCM4352 Hotspot
I have an Asus PCE-AC56 which lspci lists as a Broadcom BCM4352 chipset:
Network controller: Broadcom Limited BCM4352 802.11ac Wireless Network Adapter (rev 03)
I would like to use it to create a ...
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Ubuntu 16.10 Software Center Not Removing Apps
I just upgraded from Ubuntu 16.04 to 16.10. Now in the Software Center, I can install apps as I could previously, but I can't remove them anymore. I tried installing the old Ubuntu Software Center, ...
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ttyS0 leaves the dialout group
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I'm running Ubuntu 16.10 as a VM.
In order to run it in Libvirt I added my user, and superuser, to the dialout group (and they're still there).
After a certain point I lose connection to the VM ...
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About resetting the fonts
I installed the tweak tool in my ubuntu to change the font size. When i installed it, fonts of my laptop get changed and it seems very ugly to see that. After that i uninstalled it (thinking the fonts ...
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Ubuntu 16.10 freezes randomly on MSI board with AMD cpu
My computer just freezes randomly when I am using Ubuntu 16.10. I had this issue with another computer (laptop with Intel CPU) and was never able to resolve the issue.
When I was using 4.8 generic ...
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The new 16.10 google drive doesn't sync all my folders
I followed the tutorials to add an online account to gnome-online-accounts, and started syncing my google drive folder. I have two problems:
It takes a very long time after clicking the drive for the ...
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How to remove splash screen from my acer aspire laptop running ubuntu 16.10
I have a Acer laptop running ubuntu 16.10 . I got this laptop from government for my good marks but every time I boot my laptop I have to see a creepy image of our chief minister after this image ...
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add files to iso under ubuntu 16
I need to add a file to the lubuntu iso in order to boot from a 64 bit iso as explained here
I tried to do it as explained here and nothing happens
I tried to mount it like explained here and get ...
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How to create a new folder, with Nautilus configured to view items as list
In Nautilus I clicked "View items as a list" because I prefer how it shows the files.
Question: How to create a new folder when there are more files than fit in the window?
Anywhere I click there is ...
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Ubutu 16.10: Sound plays through built-in speaker when headphones connected
I have a new Dell Inspiron 15 5578 with Ubuntu Studio 16.10 and Windows 10 (dual boot). Everything works fine in Windows 10. Initially, there was no sound at all coming out of the headphones when I ...
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Failed to start ipmiutil ipmi_port service
After upgrading from ubuntu 16.04 to ubuntu 16.10, every time when I try to install anything in my laptop I got this error. I tried to manually install impmiutil, but unfortunately even that didn't ...