Questions tagged [18.10]

Questions about 18.10 are off-topic on Ask Ubuntu. Ubuntu 18.10 (Cosmic Cuttlefish) is a non-LTS version released on October 18, 2018. It became End Of Life (EOL) on July 18, 2019.

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How to modify initrd initial ramdisk of Ubuntu 18.10 Cosmic Cuttlefish

I tried to extract the initrd casper/initrd of Ubuntu 18.10 and got an unexpected result. I did not see the root filesystem and files, but just a folder named kernel. What I have done Firstly I ...
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Manually Disable Wifi before suspend

i'm running Ubuntu 18.10 with Gnome - Suspend to Ram isn't working. my syslog told me that wpa_supllicant refuses to freeze. I already tried a couple fixes but none are working. Most of them are ...
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Black screen after rebooting following upgrade to 18.10

To upgrade from 18.04 to 18.10 I executed the following commands: "sudo apt-get dist-upgrade" and "sudo do-release-upgrade" Upgrade proceeded normally until the system reached the reboot phase. ...
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Open terminator settings after activating paste on right click

I installed terminator in Ubuntu 18.10 and want to have putty style pasting (right click = paste). This works, but unfortunately I'm unable to open the settings now. The settings were displayed in a ...
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Control-R stopped working, I have to press Control-Shift-R instead

Before, I could hit Control-R in GNOME Terminal to enter Bash's (reverse-i-search) mode. However, this stopped working, the cursor just flashes without doing anything. This also affects remote and ...
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Bluetooth connection (Bluez) not working after logout (works after restart)

I use LXQT in Lubuntu 18.10 and I have a problem with keeping the Bluetooth-speaker connected to the laptop after logging out and in. It works fine after reboot though. So, I have a solution that ...
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How can I change the resolution of the GRUB menu?

I'd like to change my GRUB's resolution since it seems as if it doesn't use my screen's whole 1920x1080. I tried to get the supported resolutions using videoinfo, but it literally shows nothing. I ...
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How to automatically launch new instance of a program in different workspace?

I want to automatically start a new instance of a program, if that program is not already running in that workspace. Else if running, maximize or open that program, and the program should be only ...
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Erratic Mouse Behavior

I'm having an issue on my desktop computer where my mouse pointer sticks to the edges of my screen, typically the top right corner, and any attempt to move it away will cause it to snap back to that ...
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Ubuntu 18.10, Gedit 3.30.1 disappeared from apps menu

Upon upgrading from Ubuntu 18.04 to Ubuntu 18.10 something happened to Gedit: Its icon disappeared from my favorites (the only one doing so) It doesn't appear anymore on the apps grid Though it's ...
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Cannot load config file from /etc/fonts/fonts.conf

Upon invoking emacs, it report errrors: Fontconfig error: "/etc/fonts/conf.d/90-synthetic.conf", line 6: invalid attribute 'version' Fontconfig error: Cannot load config file from /etc/fonts/...
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Kernel Lockdown on 18.10 is blocking personally signed DKMS Modules. Can I disable it?

I use a Firewall app called Douane that needs a DKMS module to work. App is only available as source and I use UEFI secure boot, so I've been signing my compiled modules and enrolling the keys I sign ...
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Can't find fingerprint enrollment option on 18.10

My fingerprint sensor is detected on my HP Elitebook 840 G2 Bus 002 Device 004: ID 138a:003f Validity Sensors, Inc. VFS495 Fingerprint Reader yet I do not have the option under my user account to ...
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Google Account in Online Accounts is blank from the start in Ubuntu 18.10

Blank Google Window-ImageI've read threads about how after people type in their email and password, if they have 2 step verification, have a blank window when getting to the verification window. ...
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Ubuntu 18.10, Samba 4.8.4 smb.conf - what are the valid values for fruit:model?

I'm accessing a fresh install of Ubuntu 18.10 and Samba 4.8.4 from macOS clients running Mojave. When connected via SMB, I want the Finder icon to look like a Mac Mini (because that's what Ubuntu 18....
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COMRESET Failed errno-16

I read some of the topics related to the same problem, but have an additional behavior. Experiencing mentioned issue. Notebook Asus VivoBook s15 s530u Ubuntu 18.10 with kernel 4.18.0-13 generic. ...
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18.10 Switch User Closes Running Applications

I couldn't find a thread properly addresses the issue that I am seeing, so I am asking here. Ubuntu Gnome 18.10 fresh install less than 24 hours ago. Updated the system. Installed various ...
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PHP fresh installation with fpm & mysqli

Studying multiple documentations I've got confused about PHP 7.* installation process. Do I have to compile it from source with fpm and mysqli options, or may I use package manager like aptitude for ...
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How to make persistent changes to /etc/resolv.conf Ubuntu 18.10

My resolv.conf file has 'nameserver 127.0.0.53'. I need to replace it with different value or add another nameserver. I erased symlink, replaced it with file. Now it is managed by Network Manager, ...
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Boot delay after upgrading Ubuntu from 18.04 to 18.10

I have just updated from 18.04 to 18.10, and I faced a blank screen problem. Then I used the nouveau.modeset=0 kernel boot option to boot. Now my laptop is not booting as fast as it did in 18.04, and ...
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cryptsetup: ERROR:sda5_crypt: maximum number of tries exceeded

New to Ubuntu. Encrypted disk, getting this error message: "cryptsetup: ERROR:sda5_crypt: maximum number of tries exceeded" Now what do I do?
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Error while trying to upgrade from Ubuntu 18.04 to 18.10: "Please install all available updates for your release before upgrading."

On a Lenovo laptop, I want to upgrade from Ubuntu 18.04 to Ubuntu 18.10 (budgie). When I select upgrade on the update manager, the dialog box disappears and nothing happens. The upgrade doesn't start....
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X wont start after upgrade to 18.10 [closed]

PROBLEM: After upgrading from 18.04 to 18.10, X wont start on 2 of my older DELL computers until I manually run: init 3 init 5 DETAILS: The boot process ends on a text screen with all the boot ...
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fn key combinations not working

I installed Ubuntu 18.10 on my HP EliteBook x360 1030 G3 and can't get all fn-combinations to work. What works: Volume up/down, Mute, Airplane mode What not works: Brightness up/down, Microphone mute ...
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Change Bluetooth Headphones default audio mode (A2DP Sink vs HSP/HFP)

I have Sony WH-1000XM2 Bluetooth 4.1 headphones (with profiles A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, and HSP) which work with Ubuntu 18.10. However, they constantly connect to the PC in the headset mode with subpar mono ...
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Unable to install Ubuntu 18.04 on laptop

I moved to Ubuntu 18.04 on 2019-01-20, and it'd been working fine until now. Now it crashes and has become unusable outside the terminal. I reinstalled my graphics driver, and tried installing ...
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How to configure stock Ubuntu Wayland gestures (18.10)

I'm running Ubuntu 18.10 on my HP ZBook Studio G3. When running the default DE on Wayland (by clicking the Ubuntu Wayland option on the login screen), I get the following touchpad gestrures by default:...
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Can't run CS:GO at fullscreen (Ubuntu 18.10)

I am unable to run CS:GO (OpenGL) at full screen natively. It ignores every time I try to change any of the screen settings. Does anyone know how to fix this issue? At the moment, it can only run ...
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Missing firmware for amdgpu

After sudo apt-get dist-upgrade, I saw the following output in my terminal: Setting up linux-modules-extra-4.18.0-16-generic (4.18.0-16.17) ... Setting up linux-image-generic (4.18.0.16.17) ... ...
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ubuntu 18.10 curl not finding openssl

curl is not working. openssl version OpenSSL 1.1.0h 27 Mar 2018 curl --version curl: /usr/local/lib/libssl.so.1.1: version `OPENSSL_1_1_1' not found (required by /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libcurl....
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'Failed to download file' error when trying to download Ubuntu 18.10 in Rufus 3.3 [closed]

rufus-3.3.exe, the latest version, is not working on my PC. Only rufus-2.18.exe and the versions before it seem to be working. I got this error message as shown at the bottom of the below screenshot: ...
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Sometimes, I can't drag and drop windows into other workspaces

Sometimes, I can't drag and drop windows to other workspaces. It always works when I just boot up my computer. After a while (most often days), it just stops working. I can't drag and drop anymore. I ...
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Installing VMware on 18.10: Failed to build vmmon

Trying to build the VMware modules on Ubuntu-18.10 with linux-5.0.1-050001-generic vmware-modconfig --console --install-all Here's the whole output: https://pastebin.com/d61HGWJR In file included ...
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How to fix Gnome Calculator missing +/- button?

did someone faced really weird (and maybe funny) problem with gnome Calculator 3.30.1 on Ubuntu 18.10? It is missing [+/-] button in all modes so there is no way to use negative numbers... Is there ...
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No printer in GIMP 2.10 print dialog in Ubuntu 18.10

GIMP print dialog screen: Printer installed in system: In the same time TextEditor and Firefox dialogs looks fine: How to fix?
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Can't update ubuntu after closing computer while updating kernel

What can I do to normally update my system (Ubuntu). By acident I shutdown my PC while updating a linux-kernel package, also I think at time of update my Ubuntu start to updating from old 18 vesion to ...
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Setting correct size for "cryptsetup: WARNING: Option 'size' missing in crypttab for plain dm-crypt mapping root" message

I have a full disk encryption using ecryptfs, after upgrading to 18.10 a warning message started to appearing at boot: cryptsetup: WARNING: Option 'size' missing in crypttab for plain dm-crypt ...
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error: Command 'nvcc' not found, but can be installed with: after installing CUDA Toolkit 10.0

I have installed cuda 10.0. I followed the procedure provided by this link but when I type the command nvcc --version it says nvcc is not installed! Command 'nvcc' not found, but can be installed ...
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Ubuntu 18.10 - problem with installation of Radeon Software 18.40

I downloaded and I am trying to install the latest AMD driver on Ubuntu 18.10, but in the process I get the following error: Errors were encountered while processing: /tmp/apt-dpkg-install-sAIsfk/00-...
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What is enroll key from disk, enroll hash from disk and enroll Mok after Ubuntu 18.10 installation

After I installed Ubuntu 18.10, it asked me to remove my USB stick and hit enter. Then, it asked me if I enroll Mok, key from disk and hash from disk. What are they? What am I supposed to do?
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resume from blank screen nouveau 0000:01:00.0: bus: MMIO read of 00000000 FAULT at 6013d4 [ IBUS ] (18.10)

On Ubuntu 18.10 I have Settings for blank screen after 10 mins however when I hit ESC to resume it just shows purple screen and does not respond to keyboard no login prompt ... using screen top right ...
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Virtualbox Windows 10 install boots into checkered screen

I’m trying to install Windows 10 into virtualbox on Ubuntu 18, however when trying to first boot up it says Press F12 to select boot device and then switches to this screen and flashes a green and ...
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Can't open Nautilus Windows from external programs on Ubuntu 18.10

I'm running Ubuntu 18.10 and yesterday I ran a sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade as soon as I first booted. Then, I tried using File Roller to extract a .tar.gz and the window just turned ...
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Gnome crashes after resuming from idle screensaver or suspend

I'm using Ubuntu 18.10 with Gnome. Sometimes, all two or three days, Gnome crashes after resuming from idle screensaver or suspend. I manually have to press "Strg + Alt + F1" and login again to be ...
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Mono broken after attempt to upgrade, unable to use apt

I have had mono-complete and mono-devel installed on my Ubuntu Server 18.10 for a couple months now to run some applications that depend on it. I am using Mono 5.18.0.225. Prior to things breaking, I ...
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How to recreate /var/lib/dpkg/status?

When I run sudo apt update in Ubuntu 18.10 I get this error message: E: flAbsPath on /var/lib/dpkg/status failed - realpath (2: No such file or directory) E: Could not open file - open (2: No such ...
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Ubuntu 18.10 stuck in bootloop

I installed Ubuntu 18.10 two days ago on my laptop which is old one (4 GB RAM and 500 GB HDD). After installing finished, and the first boot it went well. I installed all the necessary software I ...
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Unable to run Sublime Text 3 on Ubuntu 18.10

I've just installed a fresh copy of Ubuntu 18.10 on my system. I updated the OS via sudo apt-get update and sudo apt-get upgrade commands. After that I installed Google Chrome. These are the only ...
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Problem with python in Ubuntu 18.10

I recently upgraded to 18.10 from 18.04, but I am facing a new problem. When I type python, I am getting this Python 3.7.3 (default, Apr 9 2019, 04:56:51) [GCC 8.3.0] on linux But when I ...
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Nautilus - Connect to Server (nfs)

I can't connect to NFS share using nautilus "Connect to server" in "Other Location". "Connect" button seems to be disabled. Didn't find any logs related to this. Already tried apt install gvfs-...

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