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mac macbook | <reply> For help on installing and using Ubuntu on a Mac, see: https://wiki.ubuntu.…yHelpPages | stdin Added on: 2008-05-05 01:25:23 Last edited by rww Last modified: 2014-02-01 07:39:50 Requested 1047 times |
maple | <reply> To install Maple, see https://help.ubuntu.…nity/Maple | jrib Added on: 2008-05-04 18:50:10 Last edited by jrib Last modified: 2008-05-04 18:50:24 Requested 13 times |
envyng | <deleted><reply> EnvyNG is a program to install newer version of nVidia or ATi drivers on Ubuntu 9.10 or earlier. It can be found in !Universe as "envyng-gtk" (for Gtk/Gnome) or "envyng-qt" (for Qt/KDE). It is NOT a supported method to install video drivers; please only use it if standard methods fail and at your own risk - See also !BinaryDriver. | jussio1 Added on: 2008-05-01 17:30:20 Last edited by genii-around Last modified: 2011-05-25 17:30:24 Requested 858 times |
gestures-#kubuntu | <reply>KDE has a built-in support for mouse gestures. See: http://userbase.kde.…d_Gestures for a howto | Jucato Added on: 2008-04-30 00:30:51 Last edited by IdleOne Last modified: 2012-10-14 19:52:02 Requested 1 times |
chat-#ubuntu-classroom | <reply> Please use #ubuntu-classroom-chat for random chatter and asking questions. Questions should start with "QUESTION:" so we can spot them. | Amaranth Added on: 2008-04-28 17:00:50 Never edited Requested 2 times |
alternate-#kubuntu | <reply> The Alternate CD is a classical text-mode install CD. It supports a wider range of hardware than the !LiveCD, and can also be used as an upgrade CD. Look for the alternate checkbox on the Kubuntu download page - See also !minimal | Jucato Added on: 2008-04-28 14:56:05 Last edited by Pici Last modified: 2009-06-16 15:06:04 Requested 78 times |
repomirror chmirror | <reply> Go to "System", "Administration", and "Software Sources" and choose "Other" from the drop down box. Then choose "select best server" and your system will choose the fastest mirror for you automatically. | Hobbsee Added on: 2008-04-25 06:00:30 Last edited by Myrtti Last modified: 2008-05-06 21:49:03 Requested 133 times |
torrents-#kubuntu | <reply>Kubuntu $curStableLong ($curStableNum) torrents can be obtained at http://torrent.ubunt…r/release/ | LjL-Temp Added on: 2008-04-24 16:28:20 Last edited by IdleOne Last modified: 2012-10-14 19:52:31 Requested 42 times |
spoon | <reply> There is no spoon. | Amaranth Added on: 2008-04-24 09:16:13 Never edited Requested 64 times |
lfs | <reply> LFS is Linux From Scratch ( http://www.linuxfrom…ratch.org/ ) - not to be confused with !LTS, which is the long term support release of Ubuntu | ompaul Added on: 2008-04-20 15:24:19 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2016-03-31 15:38:31 Requested 126 times |
emesene | <deleted><reply> Emesene is an instant messenger for the WLM network. See http://emesene.org for more information. | Spec Added on: 2008-04-18 18:44:54 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2016-04-02 04:14:26 Requested 16 times |
trash | <reply> Your GUI file manager's Trash folder is located at ~/.local/share/Trash/ for files moved to trash from your hard disk and .../.Trash-userid/ on external devices for files moved to trash from the device. | LjL Added on: 2008-04-18 01:11:40 Last edited by rww Last modified: 2011-04-19 00:43:28 Requested 780 times |
xrandr | <deleted><reply>XRandR 1.2 is the new method of running dual screens in !X. Information/HowTo here: http://wiki.debian.o…wToRandR12 | Hobbsee Added on: 2008-04-16 06:34:51 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2019-10-17 20:23:57 Requested 482 times |
ffe | <reply> Feature Freeze Exception. See https://wiki.ubuntu.…ionProcess for the freeze exception process. | Hobbsee Added on: 2008-04-15 15:48:48 Last edited by nhandler Last modified: 2010-02-21 16:35:38 Requested 67 times |
uvfe | <deleted><alias> uvf | Hobbsee Added on: 2008-04-15 15:48:44 Last edited by nhandler Last modified: 2010-02-21 16:34:45 Requested 0 times |
server-network networkcli network-cli clinetwork | <reply> For help setting up networking on Ubuntu Server, see https://help.ubuntu.…ommandLine | ompaul Added on: 2008-04-14 21:51:09 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2016-04-02 04:27:11 Requested 7 times |
screenlet | <deleted><alias> screenlets | Pici Added on: 2008-04-14 15:38:30 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2016-03-31 15:35:56 Requested 0 times |
eeepc eee | <reply> Information about installing Ubuntu on an Asus EeePC can be found at https://help.ubuntu.…nity/EeePC . The Ubuntu EeePC Channel is #ubuntu-eeepc , main EeePC discussion in #eeepc | LjL Added on: 2008-04-09 18:56:42 Last edited by genii Last modified: 2009-10-27 16:34:19 Requested 312 times |
awn | <deleted><reply> Avant Window Navigator is a dock-like navigation bar for the Linux desktop that positions itself at the bottom of the screen. Homepage http://wiki.awn-project.org/ - Awn-Manager can be found in Universe from Hardy (8.04) onwards. | Hobbsee Added on: 2008-04-09 14:41:16 Last edited by rww Last modified: 2011-04-11 20:00:55 Requested 304 times |
xterm | <deleted><reply> If with all the cute terminals that are around you're still using xterm, then you deserve any problem you're experiencing with it. Go away. | LjL Added on: 2008-04-06 02:15:21 Last edited by rww Last modified: 2015-10-23 18:28:15 Requested 59 times |
schedule-#ubuntu+1 | <reply> A schedule of $curDevelLong ($curDevelNum) release milestones can be found here: https://wiki.ubuntu.…seSchedule | Pici Added on: 2008-04-04 19:29:38 Last edited by rww Last modified: 2015-03-15 04:26:29 Requested 513 times |
ics inetsharing | <reply> If you want to share the internet connection of your Ubuntu machine with other machines in the network see https://help.ubuntu.…ionSharing | Pici Added on: 2008-04-02 19:03:38 Last edited by tsimpson Last modified: 2011-05-06 11:22:25 Requested 1369 times |
favourite | <deleted><alias> best | LjL Added on: 2008-04-02 02:05:50 Last edited by knome Last modified: 2014-03-19 19:33:32 Requested 0 times |
favorite | <deleted><alias> best | LjL Added on: 2008-04-02 02:05:46 Last edited by knome Last modified: 2014-03-19 19:33:29 Requested 0 times |
badmouse | <reply> If typing on your keyboard causes the mouse to briefly stop working, check out http://ubuntuforums.…p?t=402296 | LjL Added on: 2008-03-29 15:26:23 Never edited Requested 4 times |
lowmemory lowmem | <reply> For installing on low memory systems, this page has useful information: https://help.ubuntu.…rySystems. See also https://help.ubuntu.…uirements. | ompaul Added on: 2008-03-26 01:01:39 Never edited Requested 70 times |
undelete recover | <reply> Some tools to recover lost data are listed and explained at https://help.ubuntu.…taRecovery | LjL-Temp Added on: 2008-03-22 21:58:27 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2016-03-30 19:05:35 Requested 1052 times |
n00b | <deleted><alias> noob | Seveas Added on: 2008-03-22 18:44:07 Last edited by knome Last modified: 2014-03-19 19:40:59 Requested 0 times |
poll | <deleted><alias> best | Seveas Added on: 2008-03-21 19:37:45 Last edited by knome Last modified: 2014-03-19 19:33:26 Requested 0 times |
fish-#ubuntu-offtopic | <reply> <>< ><> <>< ><> | Spec Added on: 2008-03-21 17:32:05 Last edited by Spec Last modified: 2008-03-21 17:38:22 Requested 22 times |
lmao | <deleted><alias> lol | Pici Added on: 2008-03-19 22:46:38 Last edited by knome Last modified: 2014-03-19 19:38:33 Requested 0 times |
np | <reply> The Nepali Ubuntu Local Community is in #ubuntu-np - Also see: http://wiki.ubuntu.org.np | LjL Added on: 2008-03-19 00:46:57 Last edited by PriceChild Last modified: 2008-04-17 21:20:15 Requested 67 times |
test-##testbot2 | <reply> very failed | LjL Added on: 2008-03-18 16:31:59 Never edited Requested 4 times |
ar | <reply> La comunidad local de Argentina se puede encontrar en #ubuntu-ar y en su canal de offtopic: #ubuntu-ar-cafe | jpatrick Added on: 2008-03-17 12:16:14 Never edited Requested 381 times |
ops-#ubuntu-youth | <reply> Help! MenZa, jpatrick, Tm_T, LjL, elkbuntu! | jpatrick Added on: 2008-03-15 12:27:38 Never edited Requested 0 times |
servergui | <reply> Ubuntu server does not install a desktop environment or X11 by default in order to enhance security, efficiency and performance. !eBox provides a GUI system management option via a web interface. See https://help.ubuntu.…/ServerGUI for more background and options. | Seveas Added on: 2008-03-13 16:49:00 Never edited Requested 29 times |
nodeco | <reply> If you're missing windows decorations after enabling Desktop Effects with an NVIDIA card, try « sudo nvidia-xconfig --add-argb-glx-visuals -d 24 » in a !shell. | LjL Added on: 2008-03-10 03:27:20 Last edited by LjL Last modified: 2008-03-10 03:27:20 Requested 4 times |
danger rmrf/ dangerous | <reply> DO NOT RUN THAT COMMAND! That particular command is DANGEROUS and shouldn't be uttered here. REST OF YOU: DANGER, WILL ROBINSON, DANGER! Do not use the command or utter it here thank you! | ompaul Added on: 2008-03-08 18:30:18 Last edited by rww Last modified: 2011-01-11 02:10:55 Requested 1019 times |
appreciate | <reply> The people in this channel are all volunteers who donate their valuable time. Please do not 'reward' this kindness with rudeness. Saying 'Thank you' is more appropriate. | Seveas Added on: 2008-03-05 22:55:43 Never edited Requested 9 times |
hal open the pod bay doors-#ubuntu-offtopic | in the process of being deprecated. See https://wiki.ubuntu.…Halsectomy and http://en.wikipedia.…tion_layer for more info. | Tm_T Added on: 2008-03-01 19:27:34 Last edited by tsimpson Last modified: 2011-03-03 21:44:22 Requested 158 times |
brainstorm | <deleted><reply> Post your ideas for Ubuntu at http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com and vote for the ones you like! | PriceChild Added on: 2008-03-01 16:35:56 Last edited by bazhang Last modified: 2013-09-15 12:08:25 Requested 274 times |
moblock | <reply> info in detail is on this wiki page: https://help.ubuntu.…ty/MoBlock | ompaul Added on: 2008-03-01 00:59:27 Never edited Requested 13 times |
amaranth-#ubuntuforums | <deleted><reply> Amaranth: Get back to work! | Amaranth Added on: 2008-02-28 11:48:21 Last edited by jussi01 Last modified: 2009-06-14 12:54:42 Requested 4 times |
goodquestion gq betterquestion | <reply> Are you sure your question allows us to help you? Please read http://www.sabi.co.u…lpAsk.html to understand how to ask a 'better' question. | LjL-Temp Added on: 2008-02-28 00:52:05 Last edited by LjL-Temp Last modified: 2008-02-28 01:32:09 Requested 245 times |
lolops | <deleted><reply> Teh lolops r in ur chanelz, wotchin u mizbehav | ompaul Added on: 2008-02-27 23:43:02 Last edited by knome Last modified: 2014-03-19 19:38:44 Requested 43 times |
langpack lang-pack | <deleted><reply>A recent update broke some KDE language packs, leaving the user unable to login. (http://launchpad.net…gs/195647) This has now been fixed and an updated package is in the -updates repo. If you removed the packages with the interim fix you can reinstall them with: << sudo apt-get install language-pack-kde-en language-pack-kde-en-base >> | jussi01 Added on: 2008-02-26 19:26:10 Last edited by tsimpson Last modified: 2011-01-30 08:26:50 Requested 24 times |
opinion | <deleted><alias> best | LjL Added on: 2008-02-25 18:07:54 Last edited by knome Last modified: 2014-03-19 19:33:24 Requested 0 times |
khardy | <deleted><reply> Kubuntu Hardy Heron expects to ship with both KDE 3 and KDE 4 as 2 separate disks. KDE 3 should be offered by shipit. The KDE 3 CD will be commercially supported for 18 months and KDE 4 will be community supported | jussi01 Added on: 2008-02-25 11:43:35 Last edited by tsimpson Last modified: 2012-09-19 10:16:19 Requested 51 times |
filenames case | <reply> File names in Ubuntu are case sensitive, MyFile is not the same as myfile, and if you put spaces in there and use a console you need to "escape" the space, thus "gedit My\ File.txt" | ompaul Added on: 2008-02-24 22:24:58 Never edited Requested 20 times |
3rdparty | <reply> Packages contained in 3rd party repositories are not included in Ubuntu for a reason. Whether this be poor packaging standards, bugs or malicious authors. You should trust the maintainers of these repositories before using them. See http://ubuntuforums.…p?t=297814 for consequences. | ompaul Added on: 2008-02-24 22:00:39 Last edited by PriceChild Last modified: 2008-02-24 22:13:37 Requested 14 times |
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