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| gary | <deleted><reply> be afraid, be *very* afraid | ompaul Added on: 2007-12-27 10:20:10 Last edited by Pricey Last modified: 2009-06-13 13:19:35 Requested 64 times |
| googleearth earth | <reply> Google Earth is available as the package "googleearth-package" in !Multiverse. See https://help.ubuntu.…oogleEarth | apokryphos Added on: 2006-06-18 16:38:52 Last edited by tsimpson Last modified: 2011-03-03 21:38:33 Requested 64 times |
| lsb | <reply> The Linux Standard Base, or LSB, is a joint project by several Linux distributions under the organizational structure of The Free Standards Group to standardize the internal structure of Linux-based operating systems. The LSB is based on the POSIX specification, the Single UNIX Specification, and several other open standards, but extends them in certain areas. | Hawkwind Added on: 2007-01-15 09:14:12 Never edited Requested 63 times |
| locate | a command-line file search utility. To make sure its cache is up to date run: sudo updatedb | apokryphos Added on: 2006-06-18 20:30:01 Last edited by bimberi Last modified: 2007-02-12 00:38:25 Requested 63 times |
| xfce4-panel xfce-panels panels-#xubuntu panel-#xubuntu xfce4-panels | <reply> Did your panels disappear? Press alt+f2 and run: xfce4-panel | See also: https://help.ubuntu.…untuPanels | Pici Added on: 2009-02-12 13:12:32 Last edited by Unit193 Last modified: 2015-12-01 20:43:58 Requested 62 times |
| meta | <deleted><reply> If you would like to help in #*ubuntu* but it just goes too fast to spot interesting questions, try joining #ubuntu-meta and watching for questions there (note that it is NOT a support channel, however, and questions should still be answered in #*ubuntu*) | LjL Added on: 2008-01-01 22:30:19 Last edited by rww Last modified: 2014-03-19 19:56:09 Requested 62 times |
| xp | <reply> XP, or "eXtreme Programming" is a style of programming, for more information see: http://www.extremepr…mming.org/ | Spec Added on: 2007-07-17 21:04:07 Last edited by Spec Last modified: 2007-07-17 21:04:51 Requested 62 times |
| meetings meeting ircmeetings | <reply> Team meetings are held in #ubuntu-meeting - See « /msg $nick logs » for transcripts. | Hobbsee Added on: 2007-01-07 15:49:31 Last edited by m4v Last modified: 2013-02-28 16:57:26 Requested 62 times |
| putty | <reply> PuTTY is an !SSH client for Windows. Please see: http://www.chiark.gr…ham/putty/ for it's homepage and downloads. See also !scp (Secure CoPy) | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-18 15:42:53 Last edited by genii Last modified: 2009-06-01 13:39:10 Requested 62 times |
| smartphone portables nokia | <reply> Guides for smartphones and portable devices can be found here: https://help.ubuntu.…leDevices/ | apokryphos Added on: 2006-06-19 12:29:44 Last edited by Pici Last modified: 2007-12-31 14:09:55 Requested 61 times |
| pronounce | <reply> To learn how to pronounce Ubuntu, point your movie player at /usr/share/example-content/Experience ubuntu.ogg | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-18 00:44:41 Last edited by Seveas Last modified: 2007-10-17 21:59:19 Requested 61 times |
| winusb woeusb woe-usb | <reply> Ubuntu does not have a recommended tool for preparing bootable Windows installation USBs. If you need one, consider using Microsoft's media creation tool from a Windows computer (see ##windows for support). If this is not an option, there are third-party unsupported tools like WoeUSB ( https://github.com/s…cka/WoeUSB , sudo snap install --edge woe-usb ) that might work. | Jordan_U Added on: 2015-08-11 22:32:49 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2019-05-10 17:42:35 Requested 60 times |
| ubuntu-gnome | <reply> Ubuntu GNOME is a supported !flavor of Ubuntu that uses !GNOME as the default desktop environment instead of Unity. For more info or to download, see http://www.ubuntugnome.org/ or https://wiki.ubuntu.…neStopPage | IdleOne Added on: 2013-12-24 02:03:19 Never edited Requested 60 times |
| path | <reply>The $PATH variable tells the shell where to look for the commands you tell it to run. See https://help.ubuntu.…_variables | Pricey Added on: 2013-05-30 22:47:48 Last edited by AlanBell Last modified: 2013-11-27 11:22:08 Requested 60 times |
| regression-alert | <deleted><reply> bdmurray, cjwatson, cyphermox, Daviey, didrocks, doko, infinity, jdstrand, mdeslaur, pitti, RAOF, seb128, stgraber: Reporting regression in a stable release update; investigate severity, start an incident report, perhaps have the package blacklisted from the archive | jussi Added on: 2010-06-28 12:01:54 Last edited by Unit193 Last modified: 2016-04-19 20:15:10 Requested 60 times |
| jding | <deleted><reply> jdong | Pici Added on: 2008-01-24 03:35:00 Last edited by Myrtti Last modified: 2009-06-18 22:31:07 Requested 60 times |
| kernelparm kernelparam cmdline | <reply> To add a one-time or permanent kernel boot parameter see https://wiki.ubuntu.…Parameters | hggdh Added on: 2019-01-08 19:23:03 Last edited by hggdh Last modified: 2019-01-08 20:06:45 Requested 59 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 |
| test again | <deleted><reply>Failed again. | Amaranth Added on: 2006-09-03 22:05:05 Last edited by Pici Last modified: 2011-04-08 23:02:34 Requested 59 times |
| classroom | <reply> The Ubuntu Classroom is a project which aims to tutor users about Ubuntu, Kubuntu and Xubuntu through biweekly sessions in #ubuntu-classroom - For more information visit https://wiki.ubuntu.…/Classroom | Seveas Added on: 2006-07-14 18:53:27 Never edited Requested 59 times |
| 19.10 eoan ermine | <reply> Ubuntu 19.10 (Eoan Ermine) is the 31st release of Ubuntu, supported until July 2020. Release notes: https://wiki.ubuntu.…leaseNotes | dax Added on: 2019-05-07 15:02:45 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2019-10-17 17:30:11 Requested 58 times |
| translate | <reply> Translate Ubuntu into your own language, important translations that are needed are listed first. See https://translations…et/ubuntu/ | Seveas Added on: 2008-01-24 12:41:12 Never edited Requested 58 times |
| jeos | <reply> JeOS (pronounced "Juice") is Just enough Operating System. It is an efficient variant of the Ubuntu Server operating system, configured specifically for virtual appliances. See http://www.ubuntu.co…ition/jeos for more information. | Pici Added on: 2007-12-11 15:45:22 Never edited Requested 58 times |
| coc-jbj | <reply> a/s/l? | Seveas Added on: 2007-03-27 17:37:09 Never edited Requested 58 times |
| lt lithuanian | <reply> Šiame kanale bendraujama anglų kalba. Jei ieškote pagalbos lietuvių kalba, prisijunkite prie #ubuntu-lt kanalo. | LjL Added on: 2008-10-27 14:38:05 Never edited Requested 57 times |
| teamspeak | the proprietry VoIP software see: https://help.ubuntu.…/TeamSpeak For a open source alternative consider using Mumble http://mumble.sourceforge.net/ | ompaul Added on: 2007-11-23 21:04:16 Last edited by tsimpson Last modified: 2011-03-03 21:43:42 Requested 57 times |
| xhangs | <reply> If the GUI hangs after logging in, use <ctrl><alt><f1> to switch to text mode. Log in and do: rm .{X,ICE}authority | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-19 10:51:08 Never edited Requested 57 times |
| ops-#kubuntu-offtopic | <reply> Help! imbrandon, Riddell, Hobbsee, thoreauputic, apokryphos, Nalioth, tritium, Tm_T, robotgeek, gnomefreak, jpds, tsimpson, genii, acheronuk, jussi01, kkathman or vorian! | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-19 23:41:30 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2018-01-03 18:41:56 Requested 57 times |
| mate | <reply> Ubuntu MATE is a supported !flavor of Ubuntu that uses MATE as the default desktop environment. It functions similarly to older versions of GNOME. For more information, see https://ubuntu-mate.org/ | dax Added on: 2016-03-29 14:47:42 Never edited Requested 56 times |
| startup-#kubuntu | <reply> To make programs start up automatically when you log into your KDE session, run all programs that you want to be started and close all other programs, then select 'Save Session' in the K menu. Alternatively, create a !symlink to the wanted program in ~/.kde/Autostart - See !boot for starting non-interactive programs at boot | LjL Added on: 2007-12-15 15:47:48 Never edited Requested 56 times |
| gimpshop | <deleted>a hack that makes The Gimp look and feel more like Photoshop. A .deb for Ubuntu is available via http://plasticbugs.c…age_id=294 | bimberi Added on: 2006-11-27 00:59:13 Last edited by IdleOne Last modified: 2012-10-13 23:38:00 Requested 56 times |
| picasa | <reply>You can no longer use picasa in linux natively. It's !wine !appdb profile can be found at http://appdb.winehq.…p;iId=2024 | Seveas Added on: 2006-11-06 00:04:39 Last edited by IdleOne Last modified: 2012-10-13 23:21:44 Requested 56 times |
| voip | <reply> VoIP is Voice over IP. The default VoIP client for Ubuntu is !Ekiga. There is also an xmpp voice component in !Empathy. Kubuntu Clients include Kphone and Twinkle. Proprietary Clients include !Skype and Gizmo5. VoIP server applications include Asterisk and Yate ( both in repositories ), FreePBX, and SipX. | genii Added on: 2009-11-12 21:12:45 Last edited by genii Last modified: 2009-11-12 21:45:39 Requested 55 times |
| gnutella | <reply> Some Gnutella clients: GTK-Gnutella (GTK, stand-alone), gifTui, giFToxic (GTK, based on giFT), Apollon (KDE, based on giFT), mldonkey-gui (GTK, based on MLDonkey), KMLDonkey (KDE, based on MLDonkey) - See also !P2P | LjL Added on: 2007-09-28 20:01:51 Last edited by tsimpson Last modified: 2011-09-07 11:30:12 Requested 55 times |
| meltdown kpti | <reply> Meltdown is a security issue with (primarily) Intel processors. It's mitigated by kernel patches named KPTI. Ubuntu released them in security updates for 14.04, 16.04, and 17.10. 17.04 will not receive this update. 18.04 will ship with kernel 4.15, which is patched already. 16.04 has updates for Linux 4.4 (release) and 4.13 (HWE), installs with 4.10 should upgrade to 4.13. See also !spectre, !nopti | dax Added on: 2018-01-03 22:56:33 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2018-01-10 01:35:19 Requested 54 times |
| autostart | <reply> If you want to edit your Autostart programs, open the Unity dash and search for Startup Programs. If you're on XFCE, use menu -> Settings -> Settings Manager -> Session and Startup, if you're on KDE, use Kickoff -> Computer -> System Settings -> Autostart. For more details see https://help.ubuntu.…ionStartup | apokryphos Added on: 2006-11-28 14:04:30 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2016-03-31 15:49:36 Requested 54 times |
| ops-#ubuntu-uk | <reply> Help! DJones, Myrtti, Mez, AlanBell, popey, Gary, Seeker`, Daviey, PriceChild or X3N | apokryphos Added on: 2006-11-06 23:53:42 Last edited by tsimpson Last modified: 2013-11-18 16:07:15 Requested 54 times |
| ubugtu | an Ubuntu Bot. Usage info: https://wiki.ubuntu.…m/IRC/Bots - Please don't play with the bot in the main channel. | LjL Added on: 2006-10-28 21:55:34 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2017-10-30 06:45:13 Requested 54 times |
| soundblaster | If you need help with setting up your soundblaster card, then visit https://help.ubuntu.…dwareSynth | Spec Added on: 2006-09-07 18:20:26 Never edited Requested 54 times |
| removegnome removekde removexfce | <reply> Want to remove gnome/kde/xfce completely? Look at debfoster, it's a great help | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-18 00:38:26 Never edited Requested 54 times |
| ivtv | <deleted><reply> IVTV can be installed on Edgy by following the guide at https://help.ubuntu.…_IVTV_Edgy | LjL Added on: 2006-11-24 15:45:53 Last edited by IdleOne Last modified: 2012-10-13 23:21:44 Requested 53 times |
| winamp | a windows music player. On Ubuntu you can use audacious as alternative. | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-19 10:59:28 Last edited by Pici Last modified: 2009-09-30 13:25:34 Requested 53 times |
| upgradeofflts upgradelts | <reply> To upgrade from an LTS release of Ubuntu to the next (non-LTS) release, run sudoedit /etc/update-manager/release-upgrades and change the prompt= line to "prompt=normal". Then, do sudo do-release-upgrade to begin the upgrade. | rww Added on: 2014-10-24 03:17:33 Last edited by rww Last modified: 2014-11-08 07:26:44 Requested 52 times |
| loffice openoffice libreoffice | <reply> LibreOffice is a Free and open source office suite that includes word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, vector drawing and database components. To install: "sudo apt-get install libreoffice". User help available in #libreoffice. | Jordan_U Added on: 2011-09-18 17:50:51 Never edited Requested 52 times |
| itsawiki its a wiki it's a wiki | <reply> It's a wiki, *you* can edit it | tsimpson Added on: 2010-04-03 22:54:06 Last edited by jrib Last modified: 2010-09-02 14:12:49 Requested 52 times |
| syncrequest | <reply> Helpful information for filing a sync request can be found at https://wiki.ubuntu.…estProcess | Pici Added on: 2009-10-15 13:19:44 Never edited Requested 52 times |
| firefox-3.5 | <deleted><reply> Firefox 3.5 Final is available for Jaunty by installing the package firefox-3.5 and firefox-3.5-gnome-support | FF3.5 is referred to as Shiretoko on your UI, see http://is.gd/1reB3 for an explanation | Hardy & Intrepid: http://is.gd/1jkNY | Pici Added on: 2009-06-30 17:37:26 Last edited by jussi Last modified: 2010-12-02 06:57:05 Requested 52 times |
| sup-#ubuntu-offtopic | <reply> The ceiling. Actually, in my case it's the PSU. | LjL Added on: 2009-03-24 17:27:43 Never edited Requested 52 times |
| give me a test | <reply> Oh no, I won't, I'm not like some of those nasty scripts' users! | LjL Added on: 2009-01-22 02:28:48 Never edited Requested 52 times |
| releaseparty rp | <reply> Please remember that #ubuntu, #kubuntu, #xubuntu, #edubuntu, and #lubuntu are support channels. To countdown to !Saucy release and then party once it happens, join #ubuntu-release-party - For in-person parties, see http://loco.ubuntu.c…obal/2534/ | tonyyarusso Added on: 2007-04-19 05:35:09 Last edited by IdleOne Last modified: 2013-10-14 00:25:54 Requested 52 times |
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