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what stage is Hardy in? | Its alpha r6 still | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "JDStone", "user_answer": "beautifulsnow"} |
Mouse clicks don't change focus when I click in app window. Only when clicked on titlebar. Any ideas? | I think it's a feature. you can change it in System, Preferences, Windows afaik | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "zossso", "user_answer": "Slart"} |
anyone know how to install styles under fluxbox? the wiki has dead links... :( | in your home folder :) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "bluewraith", "user_answer": "Tooommi"} |
hey just wondering how well does cs:source work under wine? | apparently very well | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jeegr", "user_answer": "bazhang"} |
what's a good way to search through all text files within a directory and see if any of them contain a certain text? | cat *.txt | grep 'text' | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ramontayag", "user_answer": "siccness"} |
where can i access ubuntu's control center? sorry for the stupid question..:) | you can add the mint one or something similar if you wish but it is not recommended nor supported | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "adred", "user_answer": "bazhang"} |
is it possible to switch entirely from ubuntu to other debian based distro ? | why would you want to switch to another debian based distro | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "blackshirt", "user_answer": "rymate1234"} |
hey all :) could you tell me the file i need to create in order to define the dns servers of my provider ? | /etc/resolv.conf | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "differentreality", "user_answer": "kalatian"} |
wat do i download from synaptic so i can write on ntfs drives | ntfs-3g | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "D-Unit", "user_answer": "tanath"} |
anyone know a minimalistic GUI email client? | xmail | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "sachael", "user_answer": "usser"} |
How can I now what is my processor in a terminal ? | cat /proc/cpuinfo | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "blue112", "user_answer": "Stormx2"} |
is there a way to update ubuntu in terminal? | sudo apt-get update | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "karuna_bdc", "user_answer": "LiraNuna"} |
question: can I use KVM from Ubuntu Server WITHOUT an X server? Can i connect to machines via VNC or similar? | try nxserver | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "replicant", "user_answer": "fx|RabBit"} |
http://paste.ubuntu-nl.org/58036/ <-- someone please tell me ... why?? | man: invalid option -- F | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "storm-ze1", "user_answer": "erawfish_"} |
how to create a root acount in ubuntu | sudo passwd | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "synsand", "user_answer": "chris0"} |
hello, who know how to control audio-volume with the console | alsamixer | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "memento", "user_answer": "slenentine"} |
i have some files on server, it has not GUI, and i need to backup those files on DVD DL, is there some textual program (i used growisofs for iso images), so i could burn them? | http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/howto-linux-write-burn-data-to-dvd-or-dvdrw.html | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "aldin", "user_answer": "slenentine"} |
how can i install win7 if i don't have an ntfs partition as the first partition | you may want to install win7 first as if you install it second it will likely overwrite grub | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "chipotle", "user_answer": "martian"} |
hi, i have a problem with 'launchers', whenever I create one after a few 'uses' it doesnt work anymore, I create a launcher for sudo bash, and it works a couple of times but not anymore, what is wrong with them? how I do create them safely? | Try making it for 'gksu bash' | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "mikev", "user_answer": "Odd-rationale"} |
hi, can someone tell me how to check last five system start up times? | check your /var/log/dmesg files. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "r3b00tx", "user_answer": "glebaron"} |
Has anyone tried KAL Online with Hardy? | i have not. Can you explain? Perhaps i'm tempted to try it. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "J-_", "user_answer": "hischild"} |
I usually use locate, that's why I ask | ive had mixed results with locate, but find always works | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "hplpb", "user_answer": "damo22"} |
how can i see how much space a folder uses? | sorry - du as Starnestommy says | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "hischild", "user_answer": "Gizmo_The_Great"} |
Hi all question re: Open torrent files from Firefox with Transmission. I get an 'unknown error' and it suggest I try saving the file first. I tried selecting 'open with /usr/bin/transmission' which works once, but on subsequent clicks just download the .torrent files in /tmp - any suggestions? | i've had it before. Save the file and then open it with transmission (just drag the file on there) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ShackJack", "user_answer": "hischild"} |
does anyone know the terminal command to check if my graphics drivers are working properly :SSSS | glxinfo | grep -i direct | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Quicksilva", "user_answer": "hischild"} |
anyone have any ideas on the strange config caching effect in php? I am changing the correct php.ini file but the changes will not take effect untill I completely restart the entire server, restarting the web server the change will not take, what am I missing? | did yopu do /etc/init.d/apache restart | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "DaSpawn", "user_answer": "f00f"} |
anyone know my issue? | add gksudo to the front of the command | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "gotenks", "user_answer": "ka2"} |
restricting root (or very root-like user) from writing to a partition -- is it possible? | unless they ran inside a chroot jail, cant see how | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jakswa", "user_answer": "phlak_user"} |
Hey, I have a fresh ubuntu install, I want to laucnh the openoffice calc app, but I can't find it in the menu, I only see presentation, spreadsheet and word... and launchhing calc in a terminal doesnt work :( How can I run open office calc? | try the spreadsheet option | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "walrus_", "user_answer": "Slart"} |
How can I find a list of processes currently running? | ps aux | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Cyntrox", "user_answer": "flea"} |
Is there a terminal command to show all internet active internet connections...? | there is a program called tcpkill | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Cyntrox", "user_answer": "noodlesgc"} |
is it possible to mount ext4 filesystem as ext2? | anyway, I don't think it is possible | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "rafaelsoaresbr", "user_answer": "Stanley00"} |
how to change icon(firfox, foldere.t.c.)with gnome | you can change the icon for a directory or shortcut via right click -> properties -> click on the icon | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Fatsas", "user_answer": "dr_willis"} |
how do i change permissions for a dir and its sub-dir? | chmod -R | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "[Hardy]TuTUXG", "user_answer": "pajamian"} |
any good alternative to flash in firefox? vlc or mplayer ? gnash is not working for me | 64bit? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "simion314", "user_answer": "[Hardy]TuTUXG"} |
hi - how do i make a script, or command run right after grub, as the system boots - before any other script runs? | http://ubuntu.wordpress.com/2005/09/07/adding-a-startup-script-to-be-run-at-bootup/ | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "|Prometheus|", "user_answer": "EnvoyRising"} |
I am having a problem making a Ubuntu package for my work, can someone give me a little help? | could help http://www.schotty.com/wordpress/?p=47 | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "IvorTangrean", "user_answer": "ejer"} |
which application should i download from software centre to make bootable pen drives | http://www.ubuntu.com/download/help/create-a-usb-stick-on-ubuntu | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "PaSsI", "user_answer": "crizis"} |
anyone know where eth0 and eth1 are defined ? not /etc/default/interfaces | maybe /etc/modules | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "SimplySeth", "user_answer": "triorieel"} |
hey I was wondering if there's a way of disabling the startup sounds.. I went to the 'System->Preferences->Sound' and it doesn't show any in use... but everytime I reboot I relogin | system -> admin -> loginscreen -> (tab) accesibility | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "afallenhope", "user_answer": "Seveas"} |
how can I 'customize' the name of 'desktop' folder? | try looking in ~/.config/user-dirs.dirs | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "pzn", "user_answer": "Stanley00"} |
how do i list all groups on ubuntu? | cat /etc/group | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "anaxagorus", "user_answer": "||arifaX"} |
how do i uninstall a package | - use the purge flag to remove config files for the package as well ... ie apt-get --purge remove packagename | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "anaxagorus", "user_answer": "danand"} |
How to run a program from terminal? But continue using the terminal... so sort of like doing Alt+f2 but from the terminal | add a & to the end of the command, like gedit & | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Housefly7k", "user_answer": "nickrud"} |
it can be a real pain if it doesnt work (take my atheros 5007 eg for example) | ndiswrapper fixes everything :) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "gothy", "user_answer": "bardyr"} |
If I delete my .wine folder (and hence get rid off all the installed applications), how do I get rid of all the entry's in the Wine->Programs menu? | alacarte | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "sharperguy", "user_answer": "jim_p"} |
Any idea how I can access a Virtual Machine from my Host machine, ssh-wise? | and do this at a terminal | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "gouki", "user_answer": "jim_p"} |
does linux support crossfire or sli? | hell. yes.. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jim_p", "user_answer": "failure"} |
Good morning. I've been following the instructions in this blog post (http://blogs.forever.sg/2008/06/15/lcd-brightness-andubuntu-804-hardy/) about how to set my laptop's brightness. I'm having trouble with /etc/init.d/rc.local. There is no line reading exit 0 | the line is in /etc/rc.local | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "wigren", "user_answer": "jim_p"} |
What was the command again to list your audio devices? | lspci | grep Audio | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Sierra", "user_answer": "jim_p"} |
anyone know if using workspaces consumes more memory? | dont know, but why do you ask that? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "rns", "user_answer": "Stanley00"} |
is there a speech recognition app? | my mistake, festival is text to speech | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "cube", "user_answer": "jim_p"} |
can anyone help with networking? | you are welcome ;) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "recognosco", "user_answer": "Stanley00"} |
hi, i have question, how can I change in xfce4 the panels' background to any img ? | http://xubuntu.wordpress.com/2007/10/12/howto-set-a-background-image-for-your-panel/ | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "spark_", "user_answer": "fredmv"} |
If im logged in to a computer and stiiting at it and run a command that spawns some thing graphical, i.e. feh, it works, but how can I do the same logged in over ssh? | ssh -X | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "solexious", "user_answer": "dmoerner"} |
ok. where can I learn what I need to do to be able to hear multiple sound sources at the same time, like a message notification from Pidgin, music played in a widget in firefox, and game sound in World of Warcraft? | it isn't in gutsy as far as i know | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "WorkingOnWise", "user_answer": "dmoerner"} |
Anyone know how to get the old update notifier behaviour back in 11.10? | old behaviour? like what? I think it's the same | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Flynsarmy", "user_answer": "Stanley00"} |
I have a directory full of other directories and files. How do I give permissions 744 to all directories and permissions 644 to files within the directories? | find /path/to/dir -type f -exec chmo6 744 {} \; # for files | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "henri", "user_answer": "unop"} |
Hi there, what's the easy way for me to synchronize the clients' clock with the clock on the server? | ntpdate pool.ntp.org on all systems | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "leeping2007", "user_answer": "ejer"} |
is that so he can see what fails? | comerc: yeah, it should give him at least an idea on where the boot hangs | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "USN1520", "user_answer": "dudus"} |
hi, im dual booting with windows and windows is at the bottom in grub.. how do i make windows as default start? | sudo vim /boot/grub/menu.lst | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "sebastian", "user_answer": "KRF"} |
how can I search for which package provides a particular file? | http://packages.ubuntu..com | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "askvictor", "user_answer": "KRF"} |
howto restart network daemon in ubuntu? | sudo /etc/init.d/networking restart | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ichbinesderelch", "user_answer": "genii"} |
... you can mount an .iso file with mount? and have it completely uncompress and auto run all the info properly with full controls? if that works it's serious news to me | you can :-) iso, nrg, maybe cue, but i'm not sure about that last one | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "icanhasadmin", "user_answer": "SliMM"} |
If I remove my wine package will it also remove my program files or do they stay? | they stay | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "conb123", "user_answer": "Gnea"} |
Hi does anybody know of a way to index my file system so that search results in nautilus are quicker, similar to the way google desktop does it | If you are using gnome, tracker is installed by default, check your preferences menu for a search item there ;) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "conb123", "user_answer": "Pici"} |
how do you update your kernel, gnome and kde? | - sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "TrustNoOne", "user_answer": "Yahooadam"} |
Hi all. I bought a laptop with a 4GB RAM and I've downloaded one kernel source and compiled for enabling support for EAP but sound doesn't work now. Where is ALSACONF? :) | try in /usr/share/alsa | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "KL3B3R", "user_answer": "Trashlord"} |
is there any GUI irc client besides pidgin ? | xchat | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jameela", "user_answer": "plong0"} |
Hello , if I have a log file and i like to see it real time how do I do that , I saw a friend do something cat foo.log | grep ... | you can try watch 'tail /path/to/logfile' | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Zedde", "user_answer": "adam7"} |
guys im trying to install itask but when i try and automake it says ./autogen.sh: 8: aclocal: not found | sudo aptitude install automake autoconf build-essential | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "silvernode", "user_answer": "Estreyela"} |
is there anyway to recurse with sftp in it's native form? | I believe not, but try lftp instead (it supports sftp) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "psion", "user_answer": "Seveas"} |
how do i set permissions on /dir so that new subdirectories (e.g., /dir/sub1, /dir/sub2, etc) created by any user inherit the permissions given to /dir ? | -> erUSUL is correct i forgot about those setuid stuff..hehe | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "DrX", "user_answer": "n8tuser"} |