Questions tagged [xubuntu]
Xubuntu is a community developed, Ubuntu-based (Ubuntu with XFCE desktop environment) GNU/Linux operating system. Use this tag for questions specific to this flavor.
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Xubuntu for programming and some gaming
Hello i'm wanted to ask you a question : is xubuntu are good in python programming and some gaming ? Because i wanted to get machine that will be good for learning python and to some light gaming.
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Unwanted Applications Installed after Installing Desktop Environments on Ubuntu
Hello Ubuntu Community,
I recently installed additional desktop environments on my Ubuntu system using the following commands:
arduino
sudo apt install ubuntu-desktop
sudo apt install kubuntu-desktop #...
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cant hear audio from any apps other than internet browser xubuntu pulseaudio
I can't get audio working, pulseaudio seems to detect built in analog speakers but can't hear anything even on max volume. tried reinstalling just for pulseaudio to disappear from my taskbar and still ...
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Xubuntu Title Bar Missing
I am using Xfce4.10 on Ubuntu 12.04. When I installed Xubuntu-desktop and logged into Xubuntu session. The title bars were missing with only the minimize,maximize and close buttons visible. Can ...
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XUbuntu 20.04 LTS with xorg - fonts problem
I'm having trouble displaying my fonts.
My system is a XUbuntu 20.04 LTS with lightdm and XServer (xorg modesetting) with its own Labview application. Without gnome. The Xserver uses the bitmap fonts.
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Xubuntu immediately turn back to sleep state after wake up from suspend
I'm using xubuntu 23.04
If I suspend my system and go to sleep state, I need to press button multiple time to wake up completely. It just went like this:
suspend -> wake for 1s -> immediately ...
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Xubuntu 22.04 keeps crashing after multiple fresh installs
I installed Xubuntu 22.04 about 6 times over the past couple days, but keep getting crashes. Crashes happen when watching/skipping videos on Youtube and also when playing games on Yuzu so I think it ...
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Ubuntu - VNC Error - something went wrong, connection is closed
I have a docker container using ubuntu image. I am trying to connect to it using VNC viewer to run some automation. I was able to make a connection through vnc viewer, but after couple of hours the ...
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How do I disable automatic screen locking in Xubuntu?i have tried many ways but still not working
After about 10 minutes, Xubuntu the latest version goes to sleep by itself although I have changed the power setting and I put everything on never, besides I have disables locker program in startup ...
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XFCE (Xubuntu) - How to make launcher only launch when not yet started
I have been using Ubuntu for 10 years now, always with Gnome and now I tried XFCE I have to say I think it's better.
I learnt how to add launcher in the taskbar to pin my favorite programs, but I find ...
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after update of 22.04 Dell Latitude E6530 won't reboot
I updated my Dell e6530 running Xubuntu 22.04 and it wouldn't reboot. I did a clean install of 22.04.2 and it rebooted fine until I installed the downloaded updates. I get to the Ubuntu splash ...
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ACPI Error: Aborting method \_PR.CPU0._PDC due to previous error
I installed xubuntu 20.04 on a friend's lenovo thinkpad T560.
Nearly every time the notebook powers on the first time, after showing BIOS und GRUB, the xubuntu logo doesn't appear.
The full error ...
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Pulseaudio doesn’t start
Pulseaudio is not starting after a Xubuntu release upgrade (22.04).
pulseaudio --check returns nothing
pulseaudio -D starts the deamon and sound is working, but I need to restart my web browser to ...
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Xubuntu Thunar "Open Terminal Here" opens konsole in homefolder
When I try to open console/terminal in any folder by drop-down menu in the Thunar, the konsole is opened in /home/user folder.
How to configure "Open Terminal Here" shortcut to open new terminal ...
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Some apps crash before opening on Xubuntu
For example, if I try to open a video with VLC, I can see it appear on the System monitor but it's quickly listed with red and disappears.
It could be RAM related. I have 4GB and it's shown as 70% ...
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Xubuntu accidentally erased all files
I'm using a xubuntu 22.04 updated from 18.04.
All of a sudden, all the files and directories I had vanished. Only files with root permission survived. Even my /var/www/ has been completely erased.
All ...
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cubic error with volume ID
I ran cubic and passed the original iso file "xubuntu-22.04.2-desktop-amd64.iso"
but it says "error: the original volume id is required"
What can I do to resolve this error?
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How do I upgrade to ubuntu 23.04 without dataloss
i am currently using ubuntu 22.04 LTS and i want to upgrade to latest version. I know that i have to upgrade first to 22.10 and then to ubuntu 23.04. but i am worried about my data.Is it safe to ...
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Using ClassicMenu Indicator from Launcher
The ClassicMenu Indicator works in the Notification Area only. But that contains also other notifiers (network, BT) which I prefer to stay at the right of the panel.
If I put the CMI in an own ...
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How can I install Lunar Lobster wallpapers in Xubuntu 23.04?
Xubuntu 23.04 goes with blue wallpaper. How can I install Lunar Lobster wallpapers from Gnome?
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Can't login to my account, I know the password
I use Xubuntu 14.04 64 bit. I was watching a movie, the desktop froze (as usual duh!), I logged out using a terminal, and couldn't log in to my account after that, I'm using a terminal.
I type my ...
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Dev loop0 unable to read RDB block 8
When I boot on my computer, I receive this error: Dev loop0 unable to read RDB block 8.
Then, I can't use the keyboard to launch the shell or anything else. All the computer is block during the boot, ...
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How to change cursor selection box color Xubuntu 20.04 (Not Ubuntu 20.04)
As you can see from the image here my cursor selection box is blue and like many other Linux users I wish to change mine to match my theme. I am running Xubuntu 20.04, NOT Ubuntu 20.04 (don't mind the ...
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Be careful : French guy ahead [closed]
https://forum.ubuntu-fr.org/viewforum.php?id=25
Be careful : French guy ahead.
Hi everybody,
I do have a hand made (not by me) anonymous PC.
It is a dual-boot machine; the guy who made it formatted ...
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How to proxy whole linux system using a proxy?
i have a proxy and i want to connect to it.
i dont have proxy settings on my linux xubuntu 22.04 xfce, so i need an app to do this for me.
i have tried to connect to my proxy and check if its working, ...
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How to set up keyboard layout switching and indication in Xubuntu?
I use 3 different languages (English, Czech and Russian) every day. I'd prefer to switch (preferably globally, I don't like per-window) between them with Left+Alt+Shift.
I'd also like to see the ...
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Using high level assembly (HLA): sh: 1: hlaparse: not found
I was following section 3.2 of the HLA reference book to install HLA. After completing all the steps to extract the downloaded tar file for HLA, I added the appropriate folders to the .bashrc file.
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I want to merge launchers and active window programmes in XFCE4-Panel
I want to merge Visual Studio Code [The blue one] and Google Chrome launchers with their respective active window buttons what can I do? Also, I don't want to use any external dock for XFCE4, only ...
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Lightweight C/C++ editor with code completion and debugging
Ever since the debugger plugin for geany stopped working (see below), I am looking for an editor for C/C++ source files with the following features:
Code completion (i.e., Intellisense-like ...
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Ive accidentally clicked restore current snapshot, can I cancel this?
I have accidentally clicked 'restore current snapshot' 'ok' instead of closing my last ubuntu session. I closed it immediateley without letting it load and have not opened the VM again but can see its ...
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Lenovo Bluetooth Mouse Freezes During Use
Help! I bought my wife the mouse of her dreams, and it doesn't work correctly. It pairs without any issue and never disconnects, but at some point during use (after 5-30 minutes), it completely stops ...
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DPMS Suspend on Screen Lock
I'm running Xubuntu 20.04 on my laptop (Acer B115-M). I'd like to have the following behavior related to the lock screen, and screensaver:
Ctrl+Alt+Del, aka xflock4 should lock the screen and turn it ...
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Upgrade to Xubuntu 23.04, can't login, popup loop, tty login info doesn't work
Trying to login after upgrading to 23.04 via the GUI prompt. It warns of the dangers of not disabling your lock screen, but I was sure I didn't have a lock screen enabled.
The login prompt pops up, ...
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Hostname address
How can I change my IP address on Ubuntu VMware ESXi?
When I use if config not working you told me It have to be installed, and I can’t installed it becuase I have no network access.
I want to change ...
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Automatic timezone in Xubuntu (xfce + geoclue)
Is there any way to set system timezone automatically in Xubuntu 18.04? I see that geoclue-2.0 is installed in my system and seem to be properly configured, but there is no "Automatic" option in Date/...
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how to install xbuntu (any linux really) onto blank hdd with nothing on it and no access to bios menu or settings so cant boot from usb?
I have finally given up on this task after 1 week of agony. and now need some help.
I have an old advent Monza T200 laptop. it has a 320gb seagate hdd that I have wiped by removing from laptop, ...
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USB peripherals works only if plugged during boot
Using Xubuntu 22.04 LTS on an Alienware 17-R3, if I boot my PC with an external drive already plugged in, it works perfectly.
But if I plug it in after boot, it just isn't recognized. Neither lsusb ...
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Trackpoint left mouse clicks sent as two clicks
I have installed Xubuntu 23.04 on a ThinkPad X1 Carbon. Generally it works well.
However, on some apps (it appears worse on some than others) when I click the left physical ('TrackPoint'?) mouse ...
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How do I make my Minecraft Server automatically start on boot
I run multiple Minecraft servers on Ubuntu 21.10, I'd like for them to automatically start when I turn on or restart my machine. I've heard online about systemd services, but I don't quite understand ...
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xrdp session's resolution corrupted
I have Xubuntu installed 22.04 on a machine. I connect to it via xrdp from a Windows 10 laptop.
I connect with "mstsc".
Remote access works, but there is an annoying issue, a few times in a ...
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What defines the name of Desktop vs. Arbeitsplatz vs. Schreibtisch in Xubuntu
I have a German localized version of Xubuntu 22.04. I have encountered cases, when the desktop was called "Arbeitsplatz" and other cases, where it was called "Schreibtisch".
What ...
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Why can't I call /usr/bin/xfce4-find-cursor on Xubuntu 20.04?
In order to switch between workplaces and simultaneously highlight the current mouse cursor position, I have associated shortcuts to certain keys. They activate one the commands
sh -c "wmctrl -s ...
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mkdir in Matlab on sshfs mounted network drive permission denied
I'm trying to make and remove some files and folders as part of a MatLab script I'm developing under Xubuntu 15.04. The script as well as the files and folders are on an sshfs mounted network drive. ...
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Aborted Ubuntu installation
I have aborted an Ubuntu installation.
Now the label and icon of one of my disk drive is changed to
Install Ubuntu (C:)
I tried to rename it manually but i failed.
Can it be fixed ?
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no space on disk, using xubuntu
I can't save things because there is no disk space left.
I am a complete novice, please can someone tell me what is wrong, or what other information I should provide?
Is my computer just FULL now?
Is ...
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Why am I getting error: `found a tab character that violate indentation` in my Netplan YAML file?
I am getting the following error when trying to do sudo netplan apply:
Invalid YAML at //etc/netplan/lan-segment.yaml line 11 column 0: found a tab character that violate indentation
This happened ...
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What is the most effective method to create a user in Xubuntu who inherits all customizations of the system?
After installing an Xubuntu system on a computer, it is advisable to create separate user accounts different from the account with admin rights resulting from the installation itself.
But some basic ...
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How can I prevent folders in a user’s home directory from being displayed on his desktop?
After installing Xubuntu 22.04 on a laptop previously running with Xubuntu 18.04 (not altering its existing partition /home, I just designated its existing partition as /home during install), I had to ...
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Bluetooth Authentication: Always Accept
When I plug in a PS4 dualshock controller, via USB, a Bluetooth Authentication message pops up in the top right corner with:-
Bluetooth Authentication
Authorisation request for:
Wireless Controller (##...
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PPA conflict, removing a PPA in Xubuntu Jammy causes it to try installing the program again
I'm using Xubuntu Jammy and I keep running into problems with "there's not a Jammy release" or something similar. If I understand correctly, it's a problem with a PPA. I don't understand ...
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