Questions tagged [input]
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Can't change input/output device (sound, microphone)
My laptop's microphone doesn't work.
I've tried connecting wireless earpods and other headphones to it, but I cannot change the default input/output devices.
I bought a small microphone that connects ...
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Ubuntu server in virtualbox input / output error
At first I apologize for the poor English, I use Google compiler
Summary:
Host
Lenovo laptop i7 / 16GB RAM
OS Lubuntu 20.04
Guests
G1 Ubuntu Server 20.04 with LAMP, Nagios Core Server
G2 Ubuntu Server ...
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BASH script - How to simulate user input for password
I'm trying to make a bash script used to unlock an external drive which is password-protected by WD proprietary software.
Since I'm combining this with other bash scripts, I need it to take the ...
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Is there a way with ssmtp to include a file as the body?
With ssmtp, is there a way to include a file as just the body?
I would like to send as below so I can just email myself something:
$ ssmtp me@gmail.com
To: me
From: me
Subject: A File
< fileName
...
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Ubuntu VirtualBox VM does not accept input after logging in
After successfully installing VBox Guest Additions, I can now change the screen resolution to whatever I like. Unfortunately, I now have another issue.
I can't type anything, I think it is not ...
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How to install a language which is not shown under “installed languages”? [duplicate]
I need to use "Greek Polytonic". After installing Ubuntu 20.04 recently on my new computer, it does not show "Greek Polytonic" or any kind of Greek for that matter under "...
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Keyboard Randomly Stops for a Moment
I have an issue on 20.10 we're my keyboard randomly pauses and stops taking inputs for a moment. Nothing else seems to stop and my track pad keeps functioning.
I am on a Razer Blade Stealth 13 (2019). ...
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Can't change input source shortcut configured in installation
When I installed 20.10 I was asked for an input source shortcut, I chose left Alt, now I realized it's not a good choice and there's already a shortcut (super+bar)... but I can't release my left Alt ...
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Installing and customizing files (.mim) for Indian keyboards in Ubuntu 20.10
Everytime I upgraded Ubuntu I used to follow some tutorials for installing Devanagari and IAST transcription keyboard based on Ibus.
As far as I can understand, these instructions are not working now ...
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How to add chinese input system in ubuntu 20.04?
I've been using ubuntu operating system for a long time from ubuntu 14.04 to ubuntu 20.04. I recently had to reinstall the operating system from scratch because I had a problem and could not find the ...
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How to ask a user to enter a welcome message? Then, how to do I print this custom message to other users?
I should execute necessary bash commands to print this custom message automatically to other users.
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Ubuntu Studio 20.10 Loopback / Monitor Microphone Realtime
How could I further reduce delay?
Audacity seems to add a bit more delay. So I have routed input to output, and enabled realtime, through QjackCtl. I still notice quite a bit of delay.
I am at the ...
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Where is my audio device?
I'm new to Ubuntu, and haven't been able to figure this out. When I got to my sound settings, I can select an output device. My PC has two different aux plugs for headphones and a microphone. Neither ...
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Mouse sensitivity reset after replugging
After complete system upgrade yesterday my mouse sensitivity get reset every time I replug it. This happens often since I have my peripherals attached to my monitor which I use as a dock to switch ...
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Changing input language based on application
Is there a script out there, or a tool that will allow me to change input language, based on what application is focused. For example, all my programming is done in English; however my internal ...
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Cant make ubuntu to switch language with alt-shift [duplicate]
On my fresh ubuntu 20.04 desktop, im trying to set the language input switch using left alt-shift, but for some reason, the window bellow accepts other things then alt-shift...
Any idea?
Thanks
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Annoyance with text input
I'm having a problem with witing in Ubuntu, it seems like whatever I type in only get inserted after hitting another button like the control key, arrow keys or clicking the mouse. It was fine until I ...
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audio input not working but output works? in ubuntu 20.04
laptop: acer swift3 SF515-52,
os: ubuntu 20.04.01
description : my ubuntu os does not sensing the microphone as input device, not taking any sound as input but sensing the microphone as output device ...
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ubuntu linux Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS microphone
I have Ubuntu Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS and my microphone does not work.Can you help me in that?
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I Just installed Ubuntu 20.04.1 and my keyboard doesn't work
As I said, my keyboard doesn't work.
I did secure boot>root console>sudo apt install xserver-xorg-input-all.
It worked but when I restart, gone again.
I'm having really serious problems with the ...
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Input signal out of range Change settings to 1600x900 60 [duplicate]
Ubuntu was working fine till i changed the resolution to one that was higher than the recommended settings(1600x900) now i don't know what to do. Any help?
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pactl - Default Input - No Such entity
Referring to the Ask-Ubuntu link here, I am hoping to use the following CL term to make an input the default input using pactl set-default-sink. Despite what I believe is proper syntax, I continue to ...
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Dell Active Pen PN350M not working properly
I'm running Ubuntu 20.04 on a Dell Inspiron 15 7591 2-in-1. The laptop comes with a stylus, the Dell PN350M Active Pen, which unfortunately does not work properly under my system. I found out that the ...
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How I use Google Input tools offline in Ubuntu [duplicate]
How I use Offline version of google input tool...
If not
then help me to develop the tool like Google input tool
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Ubuntu 20.04LTS - Jabra Talk 25 - earpiece works but mic doesn't
Jabra Talk 25 connects to Bluetooth ok. Ear piece works and can hear sound. However the microphone doesn't work. It can be selected in Bluetooth settings, but there is no sound.
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Command Execution With Arguments Have No Relation with Stdin?
Here is a script to check what the source is for stdin,
which is from How-to Geek: "What Are stdin, stdout, and stderr on Linux?"
https://www.howtogeek.com/435903/what-are-stdin-stdout-and-...
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Typing “stack” results in “sxtazck,” (Ubuntu 14.04) [closed]
Very annoying issue: keys are inserted while I type text. For example, typing "a" gives "az" as seen on the "Keyboard Layout Map" below:
All was fine yesterday.
PL>...
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Can't type or use mouse (Ubuntu 2020.04)
When I got to my computer today I wasn't able to move my mouse or type on the keyboard. Yesterday i was able to use Ubuntu fine and have not changed much since then. I'm not really sure what to do ...
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No way to have Dutch(Belgian) [edit:'Belgian'] keyboard layout working on 20.04
After playing with Ubuntu among other flavours of Linux in VirtualBox on my MacBook Pro for several years, I figured it was time to build myself a new computer and use Ubuntu 20.04 as main OS.
While ...
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Ubuntu 20.04, switch between two keyboard layouts does not work properly
on a fresh Ubuntu 20.04 installation, i'm currently facing the issue that i can't switch between two keyboard layouts with the shortcut super + space.
I use a Duck2 mini with QWERTY layout, ubuntu ...
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Touchpad causes huge amount of interrupts and high power usage
I have an issue with the touchpad on my notebook where if I use it, it causes a high amount of interrupts which results in significantly higher CPU usage and power drain. The following snippet is ...
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Keyboard does not work properly after Ubuntu 20.04 dist-upgrade from 18.04
My keyboard does not work properly for some particular applications, like Visual Studio code, slack, and others, though it is working properly for the terminal, chrome, and other default purposes. ...
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How to remove ghost character devices?
Dears,
I installed a driver for a Xbox One controller. Unfortunately in this process a lot of "ghost devices" were installed too.
I want to remove these devices. I tried to remove from /dev/input ...
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Prompt a user for filename and path, test if file exists, if it doesn't exist create a blank file with that name
So far I have this
#!/bin/bash
printf -x "What file are you looking for?: " read x
if [ -x x.txt ]
then
echo "ok"
else
echo "nok"
fi
But I have no idea where to go next, I need to have the ...
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20.04 LTS HP x360 1030 g2 on-screen keyboard/tablet_mode works not well. input OK, drivers missed
My first question (never last) is a solution for this situation with convertible, touchscreen HP notebook:
touchscreen always works well.
in the tablet mode keyboard and touchpad turn off - works well....
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How can I customize the way Kubuntu acts with my keyboard inputs?
I successfully installed Kubuntu, and the system works perfectly.
But the way Kubuntu is acting with my keyboard inputs is annoying. When I press caps lock, the system is waiting for me to release ...
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Skype issues with key repeat
The problem I have is uncontrollable key repeat within Skype, which then makes the pc unusable for that session. This does not happen unless I use Skype for Linux, but when it starts I cannot type ...
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Remap BTN_STYLUS event to standard keyboard key?
I'm attemping to use a VEIKK graphics tablet in Kubuntu 19.10. I've got a satisfactory setup so far, but the only thing remaining is remapping the stylus buttons. I feel like I have all the ...
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What is the difference between giving input by typing from keyboard and by redirecting? [closed]
I've got a short, easy to understand piece of code:
#include <stdio.h>
#include <unistd.h>
int main(){
char buff[0x10];
read(STDIN_FILENO, buff, 0x10);
int result = write(...
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command line input directory read with tab autocomplete doesn't work
I need for user to point out a directory path in command line but when trying to suggest folders with tab it gives me tab spaces
function selectFolder() {
local dir
read -p "Enter the path of ...
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Logitech X52 HOTAS not working after suspend
I have a problem with my Logitech X52 HOTAS, working perfectly under Ubuntu 18.04.
After suspend, the X52 is still detected, but no input is detected anymore (I used joystick and jstest-gtk to monitor ...
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Problem with displaying files in the folder
I am using external HDD, where I got some photos.
My OS: Ubuntu 18.04
Maybe something wrong happened during copying photos from local drive on computer to the external one.
as you see folder has ...
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Listening to Joypad Input in Bash Script
I'm looking to write a script to kill a game process with a button combo on a joypad. Is there a way I can listen for joypad button presses in a bash script?
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How to input lowercase letter after shift every time?
every time after I "shift" from one input method to another, the first letter I input always is capitalized.
For example, after I "shift" from English input to a Pinyin input method and I want to ...
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lammps input command is not running
I have installed Lammps executeable version for Linux Ubuntu 18.04.2.
Eveything installed perfectly but an error occurs in input commands as following:
rashid@rashid-VirtualBox:~$ lmp_daily -in in.lj
...
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Sound isn’t working in Ubuntu 18.04 [closed]
Sound isn't working in Ubuntu 18.04. I can't see any options under the input and output tabs in Settings -> Sound.
What can I do to get my hardware to show up and be recognized in sound settings? How ...
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request 6 audio input for ubuntu 16/18
I got project for 6 audio input , I looking for using 2 pcs audigy RX
total 4 mic in with 2 line in fucntion, i sure in windows base i can software cortrol the audio input, but did the ubuntu 16/18 ...
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Chinese Input Stopped working in ubuntu 18.04LTE
I had Chinese input with IBUS working for a long time. Recently the Chinese input started having some problems. When the problem occurred a week or two weeks ago, the input method works, shows the ...
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Flag/command to shuffle the letters of a word
I need to create a script, that will read a word as an input and provide the output as shuffled letters of the word.
Eg: Input word as "Azharudeen" and output should be as "zAhauredne"
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Can't delete files from external hard drive / Input - Output error
I can't delete some files from a external hard drive.
This the result i get in the terminal when i try to do it:
camilo@camilo-S400CA:~$ sudo rm -r '/media/camilo/TOSHIBA EXT/Descargas'
[sudo] ...
