Questions tagged [helpfile]
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What program is there that can unzip files to the usb port? [closed]
I would like to find a program for ubuntu that can unzip files to your usb port, I have been to every website for ubuntu programs that I was able to locate, and could not find any relevance in any ...
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Installing VMware on ubuntu 14.04 help needed
I have downloaded the VMware Player for Linux 64-bit from its official site and details:
Binary Details.bundle Installation file for 64-bit Linux
Build Number: 744570
Release Date: 2012-06-13
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I got an error while installing Ubuntu using windows installer
I got this error, please help:
An error has occurred setting the element data.
The request is not supported.
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Asio drivers (hercules dj air)
I recently installed Ubuntu but now, I want to use my hercules dj air. Why? Because it have something called DAC or idk. Anyway, sound quality > better.
I don't know what to do. (I don't want to ...
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how to install new download of 14.04.1-desktop-amd 64.ISO [duplicate]
I have no idea what I am doing here. I was given an IBM ThinkPad with an outdated Ubuntu OS and could not figure out how to upgrade, so I simply downloaded the new 14.04.1-desktop-amd 64 ISO. The ...
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How to get an Canon 5400 printer working?
Can anybody help me to install a Canon printer MG5450 but coming up with 5400.
Then when you send to print it tries to print than nothing. Also how do you install drivers.
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logic words alternative [closed]
I am using logic words to design circuits like ALU, on windows in class and my pc itś running only ubuntu, my question is how I can open this extension (.cct) on linux, please not tell me about ...
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meaning of *Supports network install?* and *Works "out of the box"*
What do Supports network install? and Works "out of the box" mean in this page:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HardwareSupportComponentsWirelessNetworkCardsDlink
Does network install mean that it ...
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Cannot run .x86 on Ubuntu 14.04
Hi I tried a lot of different way to get this solved spent the whole day no luck..
I've tried executing file as program double clicking it doesn't lunch
chmod +x /LiveCodeCommunityinstaller-6_5_0-...
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In what way are doc, info, man, help different?
What's the difference between Documentation(doc), Manuals(man), Help, and Information(info)?
I've seen these four different words used across different system but mostly in Ubuntu. for the most part ...
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GNOME DevHelp for Microsoft Window
Can anyone please tell
If DevHelp application is available for Microsoft Window or not?
I have installed libgtk-3-doc on Ubuntu. Where the doc files are saved on the machine,so that I can use it to ...
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Install Ubuntu on 64-bit PC alongside Win7; Will Ubuntu see Windows partition? [duplicate]
Acer w/ AMD Athlon 64 x2 dual core 3800+ 2.00 GHz, 4 gig RAM, 32 bit Windows 7, originally built for Windows Vista. Added an NVIDIA graphics card.
1 TB barracuda hard drive partitioned into 3, 1 ...
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How To Write To SD card
I heard of people saying they could if they did it as a root user. How do I do that. When I tried to write to sd card, I got a read only error.
Permissions says
Owner: me
Access: Create and ...
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how to support exe files in ubuntu and how to download wine [duplicate]
please help me so that i can use all windows applications and softwares so i could daily use ubuntu.I need microsoft office 13,photoshop cs6,nero 10 and other all softwares to support in my ubuntu ...
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How to type @ in Ubuntu 12.04
I'm from Bosnia and I don't know how to type @ in Ubuntu. I'm a newbie in Ubuntu. I'm using Bosnian keyboard layout and my shortcut for typing @ is Ctrl+Alt+V.
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Ubuntu Builder ISO File?
I got Ubuntu Builder, the ISO and some packages. However, after build, I did not find my ISO... Where is it stored? Was it stored to what folder?
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Symlink for Eclipse
Some people have suggested putting the symlink to the eclipse package at
/usr/local/bin while others suggest using /usr/bin
Is there any particular reason for including "local"?
See: http://...
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Whats the best way of making a web browser in Ubuntu? [closed]
Well, I guess the the title gives it away. I'm trying to find out how to make a web browser. I don't want anything to advanced. Just a simple tutorial on making web browser witch allows you to search ...
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Desktop Comupter with Ubuntu built in
Are their any major manufacturers in the USA who have Desktop (not laptop or notebook) but old fashioned Desktop computers that come built with Ubuntu as it's operating system right out of the box ...
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Just installed Ubuntu, but my wireless networks aren't showing up
As the title says, my wireless networks aren't showing up can someone help please? I have 12.04
Thanks.
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how to fix spelling mistakes in the man page
while reading the man page of duplicity I found some minor spelling mistakes.
What is the easiest way to fix them, or have them fixed.
PS: I'm not a programmer
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Why is Ubuntu telling me my drive is full?
I installed a fresh copy of Ubuntu on a 500gb drive however, yesterday as I was downloading some stuff to my downloads folder I got the message that I don't have enough space. When I checked the ...
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Whats a Shadow Password?
I liked the Ubuntu 12.10, so i Downloaded it and and installed via WUBI, then it told me to restart my PC to complete the installation. After i restarted and selected Ubuntu in the OS selection; for a ...
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Disk Management problem (in Windows) creating space to install Ubuntu
I tried to do a second partition on my PC and now on the disk management is saying that is in simple volume.
I want to change it back to normal (with the blue color). I was trying to do the second ...
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Where is the man page for the "rename.ul" command?
The man page for the command "rename.ul" has disappeared and I would like to install it, read it on-line or whatever, but it would be better to have it installed as it was before, in the good times. ...
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How can I install Gimp 2.8's help documentation on Ubuntu 12.04?
Ubuntu 12.04 comes with Gimp 2.6, so I installed Gimp 2.8 using the instructions below:
sudo apt-get purge gimp*
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:otto-kesselgulasch/gimp
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-...
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Why doesn't bluetooth work on my Sony Vaio? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I get my Sony VIAO to connect to Bluetooth devices?
specifications:
Platform 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor
Chipset Intel® HM65 Express Chipset
CPU Intel® ...
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My minimise, maximise and close buttons have dissapeared!
I've somehow managed to get ride of my minimise, maximise and close button on my laptop. I use google chrome at the moment, but it's on all my programmes, not just on chrome - any help?
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Why can i download anything from the internet? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I run Windows applications in Ubuntu?
I get this error message:
Archive: /home/nicole/Downloads/iLividSetupV1.exe
[/home/nicole/Downloads/iLividSetupV1.exe] End-of-...
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Application for viewing installed Documentation in Ubuntu 12.04
I don't remember the name of application or package which I used in Ubuntu 11.04 to view the default installed Documentation or manually installed documentations from synaptic.
It was pretty helpful....
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Changing the pop out feature of the icon bar
I have the ubuntu 11 and the icon bar pops out when I don't want it. I comes out when I go to the back arrow in the same corner.
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Why won't Ubuntu 11.10 fully boot?
I get stuck on boot-up and need help. I get an error message that says:
103.795829 drm:drm_crtc_helper_set_config. ERROR failed to set mode on crtc:6.
Can anyone help me fix this?
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Desktop guide for 11.04 provides incorrect information [closed]
In Ubuntu Natty, the Ubuntu desktop guide (f1 option from desktop). When you highlight 4 out of the 5 top links it shows a screenshot of gnome-shell and not of unity this could be confusing for new ...
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