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Unable to install Laravel in ubuntu

When i run composer in terminal, Cannot create cache directory /home/varun/.composer/cache/repo/https---packagist.org/, or directory is not writable. Proceeding without cache Cannot create cache ...
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How can I combine multiple HDDs with LVM?

I have 2 spare HDDS and 1 SSD laying around. I want to combine them into one big volume and connect it to my server. HDD a is 2TB, HDD b is 1TB, SSD is 250GB. I have never done raids before but my 2TB ...
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Major programming languages on Ubuntu [duplicate]

I am a developer interested in moving (at least something like a dual boot) to Linux, specifically Ubuntu. I am interested in programming aspects of the OS, I know the majority of it is written in C ...
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Desktop picture properties

Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS, GNOME Shell v3.18.5 I can't find out how can I change my wallpaper properties such as to fill/to title/etc. Thanks. Edit: Ok, I found it there. I just wanted to find a little bit ...
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Battery Shows Always Charging Even it's not plugged in

I just installed ubuntu 16.04 LTS. but my battery indicator is showing plugged in even it's not. it can't detect low battery. please help. new user.
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Weird primary prompt string [closed]

I'm using Linux Mint 18 (I know it's not Ubuntu but this is the closest place I could get). In my terminals gnome-termnal and terminator, the primary prompt string is displayed with some additional ...
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No Vim Syntax Highlighting in Ubuntu 16

I just installed Ubuntu 16.04.2 and I'm not getting any syntax highlighting. I can turn syntax on/off via the :syntax command, but it has no effect on cpp and js files (haven't tested other files). ...
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How to do disk partition after installing ubuntu and don't lose data on my d,e&g drives?

This is how my disk partitions looked with Windows 7 This is how my partition on gpart looks now with Ubuntu I want to install Ubuntu 17.04 on my PC and remove Windows 7 completely, but don't want ...
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SFTP in a cron job

Issue I want to automate downloading a file via SFTP I set up an SFTP server and a keying mechanism I have created a simple bash script - script.sh I added an entry in cron for the script The script,...
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How can I create a .desktop file that opens a directory in Nemo?

How can I create a .desktop file that opens a directory in Nemo browser?
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Gnome Builder Run Error

Hello community I'm the newbiest Ubuntu user ever. I'm also Computer Science student migrating to this operation system and looking for clean IDE to build my algorithms. I found one called "Builder" ...
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Forward domain on internal network

I have a ubuntu server where I have a small apache server.I have a domain forwarded to it home.something.com and server1.home.something.com and workstation1.home.something.me and I also have a ...
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Apt-get operations fails with huge error message

Am not able to install any packages or do any operation with apt-get command. I tried fixing it with the following commands found in another question here. sudo apt-get autoremove sudo apt-get --...
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Guide me to a dependable subtitling software that also hard-codes subtitles ('hardsubs')

I am in need. After going through other queries, I believe that avidemux is not as stable as before and has to be 'built'. If not, please guide me as to how I can get the deb version. My need is ...
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Error unterminatet quoted string

Here is my code (it is run when the RasPi boots up sudo apt-get update echo Thank you for waiting, welcome back Rhys echo ------------------ echo RHYS' RASPBERRY PI cat /proc/meminfo fi cat /proc/...
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Where is scala-swing.jar in Ubuntu 16? It was in Ubuntu 14

For the life of me, I can't locate a package containing the scala-swing.jar file anywhere in the Ubuntu repositories. What I tried: sudo apt update apt search scala-swing apt search scala | grep -i ...
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/usr/bin/java: No such file or directory [closed]

I have follow all the post but unable to solve this problem: By mistake I deleted the /usr/bin/java. After installing many time m still getting this error. After running update-alternatives --...
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How to send a saved document to my gmail address [closed]

I have absolutely no idea how to use LinuxMint. So I don't understand any of the lingo or anything. I made a document in LibreOffice and saved it. I need to know, step by step how to send it my gmail ...
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Xscreensaver cnnot displaz GLSchool

Running Ubuntu 16.04, 64-bit AMD, just updated to NVIDIA driver 375.39, and thereafter lost the ability to display Xcrnsaver's "GLSchool" (and other GL screensaver images.) The settings|screensaver ...
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gpointing-device-settings isn't working - ubuntu 17.04

gpointing-device-settings isn't working. It doesn't work when I click 'apply' and it doesn't work after a restart. I'm trying to turn off mousepad tapping on my laptop, a dell 5577. I am using ubuntu ...
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Change gnome lockscreen clock font

Is there a way to change the font and size of the clock in the Gnome lockscreen? I've done research and did not find any corresponding configuration file. The font setting in gnome-tweak-tool doesn'...
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Desktop environments and ubuntu upgrades [closed]

Why is choosing ubuntu distro and version important? So we have distros like Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Lubuntu, Ubuntu MATE... Also we have LTS and other versions inbetween. I understand they have ...
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error in sed command

I use below command for files previously and it works perfectly but now it generated below error or warning the desired output is list of 82 names but this code giving 88 i try to analyze the output ...
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Can not use NVIDIA binary driver from Additional drivers ubuntu 14.04

Can't activate proprietary driver for NVIDIA from "Additional drivers" Ubuntu 14.04 I'm using Ubuntu 14.04,64 bit, with NVIDIA GeForce GTX960 dedicated graphics card. These days I am trying to ...
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The package python-samba needs to be reinstalled, but I can't find an archive for it

Getting the error message: E: The package python-samba needs to be reinstalled, but I can't find an archive for it. Bit of a catch-22, if I can't install, I can't re-install either. If I run sudo ...
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VM Player Ubuntu upgrade from 12.04 to 16.04 failed - entering into emergency mode

I'm upgrading Ubuntu from 12.04 to 16.04 in VM Ware Player version 5.0.4. When using Ubuntu 12.04, i increased Hard disk size from 150GB to 300GB manually in VM player by mistake.(VM ware located in ...
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No module named praw error

I am currently trying to run a script change_wallpaper_reddit.sh which calls change_wallpaper_reddit.py. I get this error, however: Traceback (most recent call last): File "/home/sharan/Daily-...
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Ubuntu 16.04 on Dell Latitude 7480 - hardware issues [closed]

Underlying single question: "how do I get my Latitude 7480's hardware to work under Ubuntu?" The issue is chipset support, so all users see the same problems, and similar problems on different ...
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How to compile cmake locally

I've seen tutorials on how to compile cmake globally. However I don't want to endanger my current system configuration. I only need a higher version of cmake to compile libgpuarray for theano, but I ...
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Ubuntu 16.04 doesn't recognize the headphone anymore. no guide seems to work

Since few days my laptop Dell Vostro 15 with Ubuntu 16.04 doesn't recognize the headphone. I've tried different guide but nothing seems to work. http://www.alsa-project.org/db/?f=...
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What path should I give for cmake when installing IMPACT?

I am trying to install software called 'IMPACT' on my Ubuntu OS. I'm trying to follow these steps to complete installation: Requirements: CMake v 2.8 or higher. === UNIX / Linux / Mac OS ...
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How to add windows on Ubuntu bootmanager?

Im using both windows and Ubuntu on my laptop pc. I mostly use windows but whenever I want to switch to Ubuntu i have to go to bios and choose the partition where Ubuntu is installed and then choose ...
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PHP script failing with cron

I want to use cron with 2 php scripts. When I run these scripts manually with php /soncourt/index.php (for example) on my destination server, it works, but when I want to use CRON it fails First ...
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Ubuntu 17.04 Bootup / on SSD but slow

I have the following output and my ubuntu boots very slowly. it takes like 2-3 minutes to boot up where was windows only takes like 15 seconds. Here the output of journalctl: http://paste.ubuntu.com/...
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No internet access in Ubuntu 16.04 after updating Windows 10

I have a dual-boot system with Ubuntu 16.04 and Windows 10 on separate hard drives. After installing a Windows 10 update, I can no longer access the internet in Ubuntu, from either the wired ...
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unable to create a new partition. gparted error:" unable to satisfy ..."

the title is similar to some post but it's not duplicated. i have 5gigbaytes unallocated space between sda5 and ada6. i want to create a new partition with it but it says "Unable to satisfy all ...
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Problem with Ubuntu installation [duplicate]

I'm now installing Ubuntu from a USB. I just clicked "Install Ubuntu" and the screen went black. I can't turn it off. It's a new Asus laptop with windows 10. What should I do?
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How do I install memorex 6142u scanner into virtualbox?

I have a memorex 6142u scanner that I am trying to use on Linux. Since it isnt supported by SANE, I am going to have to use virtualbox. However I cannot install the scanner, but it is detected. ...
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Add a .exe file icon to launcher

I have 2 or 3 programs that are not installed, just extracted. These extractions mostly have an .exe file.. for example repetier host. the files are deep in a tree in my pc, i have been able to add ...
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I have 2 wifi cards and want to route all web trafic through 1

I have 2 wifi network cards. One card connects to my development LAN with unprotected IoT devices on it that shouldn't touch the Internet. The other card connects to my Internet router. The two ...
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Completing a Gnome Theme Install?

I'm trying to install this theme so that it looks like the screenshot: https://www.gnome-look.org/p/1171688/ I followed the authors instructions and now I have the following settings: GTK+: Gnome-II-2-...
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"Verifying backup..." step in Déjà Dup hangs

The Déjà Dup Back Up process proceeds through the backup sequence. It reports "Uploading..." and then proceeds to "Verifying backup..." However, at "Verifying backup..." it seems to get suck. No ...
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How can I play a sound clip (.ogg file) at startup?

I can play these clips on command with aplay, so I was wondering if there is a way to run that aplay command as soon as the login screen appears.
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What is the latest kernel in 17.04? 4.10.0-21-generic? [duplicate]

I am on Kubuntu 17.04. And I wonder - how can I check whether I am on the latest kernel? I type this in my terminal: $ uname -r 4.10.0-21-generic So is it the latest kernel? If not, how can I ...
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dpkg error code #1 telepathy

My empathy is screwed up, and no matter what I do I get this error: Errors were encountered while processing: /var/cache/apt/archives/kde-config-telepathy-accounts_4%3a15.12.3-0ubuntu1_amd64.deb E: ...
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Reinstalling Ubuntu using WD Passport -- will I lose anything on the Passport

I want to wipe my computer clean and re-install Ubuntu from the start. I have my files backed up to Google Drive, and while I don't have a USB stick or DVDs I do have a WD Passport. I don't mind ...
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What, if any, packages depend on Samba other than Windows file sharing

In light of recent Wannacry and "sambracry" exploits - it seems wise to simply uninstall Samba. (over and above config changes to disable the oldest protocols) I installed Samba a while ago (years) ...
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Mail is working from terminal but not working from browser [closed]

I am using ubuntu 14.04. I have installed postfix using {sudo apt-get install postfix}. It is installed successfully. Now I am trying to send mail using terminal, I found that mail is sent the ...
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why does Ubuntu 17.04 slow down? [closed]

I installed 17.04 Ubuntu a week ago, it is working very slowly it makes angry but I love Ubuntu. Please give me a suggestion. if increase 4GB to 6 GB. will it be okay? Computer: Hp elite book RAM: ...
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How to allow browsing to subdomain with different IP address - AWS [closed]

I have an AWS virtual machine, and it's running my CRM system fine. I want to set up a subdomain of my main website to go there instead - so I want www.crm.domain.co.nz to go to a different IP than ...
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