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| enablementstack | <reply> The Ubuntu LTS enablement stacks provide newer kernel and X support for existing LTS releases. see https://wiki.ubuntu.…ementStack | k1l Added on: 2015-02-08 13:52:20 Last edited by IdleOne Last modified: 2015-02-08 13:58:37 Requested 35 times |
| isitout-#ubuntu-offtopic | <reply> Yes, and sit out you shall. | Flannel Added on: 2014-04-17 08:21:53 Never edited Requested 35 times |
| juju | <reply>Juju is a open source devops platform created to allow rapid deployment of applications in the cloud. More info at https://juju.ubuntu.com/ | bkerensa Added on: 2012-08-17 20:05:46 Last edited by IdleOne Last modified: 2013-08-02 20:22:24 Requested 35 times |
| ubuntutweak | <reply> Ubuntu Tweak is a tool that automates some things; however, it is potentially dangerous, and an informal review of its code is pending. Most of the things it does can be done by the use of other tools. Please don't ask for or provide support for it in Ubuntu support channels. | IdleOne Added on: 2011-04-19 20:41:02 Last edited by Myrtti Last modified: 2012-03-09 22:37:31 Requested 35 times |
| bd bn | <reply>Bangla te Ubuntu bishoyok alochonar jonno #ubuntu-bd te ashun. Dhonnobad! | Myrtti Added on: 2009-04-07 12:53:32 Never edited Requested 35 times |
| myself-#ubuntu-offtopic | <reply> I know all there is to know about myself, and more. What about you? | LjL Added on: 2007-09-23 15:54:40 Never edited Requested 35 times |
| ops-#ubuntu-meeting | <reply> Help! Seveas, Hobbsee, LjL, ompaulafk, Keybuk, mdz, sabdfl, janimo, ogra, mdke, dholbach, or jono | gnomefreak Added on: 2007-04-02 12:12:49 Never edited Requested 35 times |
| hurd | <reply> The GNU Hurd is the GNU project's replacement for the Unix kernel. It is not ready for production use, as there are still many bugs and missing features. http://www.gnu.org/s…/hurd.html | apokryphos Added on: 2007-01-20 16:13:01 Never edited Requested 35 times |
| inappropriate | <deleted><reply> The current discussion topic is inappropriate for this channel. Please stop. | Hobbsee Added on: 2006-12-14 07:15:47 Last edited by knome Last modified: 2014-03-19 19:37:22 Requested 35 times |
| rosetta | <reply>rosetta is a Web-based system for translating open source software into any language. See https://launchpad.net/rosetta | tonyyarusso Added on: 2006-12-01 01:05:19 Last edited by jussi01 Last modified: 2008-07-15 19:34:48 Requested 35 times |
| quietxchat | <deleted><alias> quietirc | IdleOne Added on: 2011-05-12 15:44:29 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2019-10-28 14:57:10 Requested 34 times |
| politics-#ubuntu-uk | <reply>Please take political discussion to ##politics-uk. Thank you! | jpds Added on: 2009-12-28 22:01:07 Last edited by jpds Last modified: 2009-12-28 22:03:13 Requested 34 times |
| enablesources chrepo | <reply> Enable the standard Ubuntu repositories by going to System > Administration > Software Sources - See !repositories for detailed information | LjL Added on: 2008-01-26 03:07:22 Last edited by LjL Last modified: 2008-01-26 03:07:45 Requested 34 times |
| requirements-#xubuntu xfcemem xfcespace reqs-#xubuntu | <reply> The hardware requirements for Xubuntu can be found at http://xubuntu.org/getxubuntu/ | LjL Added on: 2008-01-23 15:50:11 Last edited by knome Last modified: 2012-11-30 16:34:20 Requested 34 times |
| bad-#ubuntu-offtopic | <reply> Oh no, you just made me cry! :-( | LjL Added on: 2007-01-28 21:13:48 Never edited Requested 34 times |
| koffice | <deleted><reply> Integrated office suite for KDE, including word processing, spreadsheet, flow charting, image manipulation. For more info see: http://koffice.kde.org. Upgraded Kubuntu !Dapper packs at http://kubuntu.org/a…ice-16.php | apokryphos Added on: 2006-06-18 15:51:44 Last edited by tsimpson Last modified: 2009-11-08 01:12:30 Requested 34 times |
| biosupdate | <reply> To see how to update your bios on Ubuntu visit the community collected methods here: https://help.ubuntu.…BIOSUpdate | hggdh Added on: 2019-01-28 14:36:02 Last edited by hggdh Last modified: 2019-01-28 14:36:39 Requested 33 times |
| hardysources | <reply> In System->Admin->Software Sources, enable (main) (universe) (restricted) and (multiverse) and disable the Cdrom on the Ubuntu Software tab. On the Updates tab, enable (hardy-security) and (hardy-updates). | nickrud Added on: 2008-06-14 07:57:12 Last edited by Seeker` Last modified: 2008-06-19 01:24:13 Requested 33 times |
| backtrace | <reply> To get a backtrace of a failing application please read: https://wiki.ubuntu.…/Backtrace | gnomefreak Added on: 2007-10-12 21:38:27 Never edited Requested 33 times |
| logs-#ubuntu-uk | <deleted><reply> Channel logs can be found at http://logs.ubuntu-eu.org/ | Hobbsee Added on: 2007-05-24 14:41:02 Last edited by Tm_T Last modified: 2010-11-24 09:14:26 Requested 33 times |
| jigdo | the jigsaw downloader for building cd isos. for more information see http://www.debian.or…/jigdo-cd/ | Hobbsee Added on: 2007-03-30 04:16:41 Never edited Requested 33 times |
| cupsweb | <reply> To enable the administration functions of the !CUPS web interface, type « sudo adduser cupsys shadow », and then « sudo invoke-rc.d cupsys restart », in a console. | apokryphos Added on: 2006-06-19 13:18:44 Last edited by LjL Last modified: 2007-04-20 00:14:31 Requested 33 times |
| fx6 ff6 firefox6 | <deleted><reply> Firefox 6 has been released as a security update for 11.04. For 10.04 and 10.10, you can use the unofficial and unsupported PPA at https://launchpad.ne…fox-stable | rww Added on: 2011-08-17 00:08:32 Last edited by IdleOne Last modified: 2012-10-13 23:41:53 Requested 32 times |
| ops-#lubuntu | <reply> Help! Channel emergency! (ONLY use this trigger in emergencies) - bioterror, genii, hyperair, IAmNotThatGuy, jared, krytarik, Myrtti, stlsaint, Unit193, wxl. | nhandler Added on: 2010-09-22 21:43:56 Last edited by Unit193 Last modified: 2016-10-09 17:08:35 Requested 32 times |
| redmond | not relevent to my interests. | Seveas Added on: 2008-02-10 01:03:29 Last edited by elkbuntu Last modified: 2008-05-12 17:18:00 Requested 32 times |
| ops-#ubuntu-kernel | <reply> Help! lamont, zul, T-Bone, mdz, or jdub | gnomefreak Added on: 2007-04-02 12:16:11 Never edited Requested 32 times |
| fiesty | <reply> It is spelt "FEIsty" :) | Mez Added on: 2007-01-27 08:11:30 Last edited by LjL Last modified: 2007-09-21 19:19:53 Requested 32 times |
| gtalk | <reply> Google Talk (GTalk) is an instant messaging program from Google. Currently, Google does not have an official standalone GTalk client for Linux, but supports connections from third-party clients such as !Pidgin and !Kopete | See http://www.google.co…ients.html for more information | somerville32 Added on: 2007-01-09 08:44:17 Last edited by stdin Last modified: 2008-11-13 04:33:22 Requested 32 times |
| shut up! | <reply> :x | Seveas Added on: 2006-11-27 20:30:14 Never edited Requested 32 times |
| citrix | <reply> For help configuring the Citrix ICA Client, see: https://help.ubuntu.…lientHowTo | ompaul Added on: 2006-07-05 13:23:41 Never edited Requested 32 times |
| debfoster | <deleted>a command to weed unnecessary .deb packages. See http://www.fruit.eu.…debfoster/ | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-19 11:41:40 Last edited by rww Last modified: 2011-04-20 05:58:31 Requested 32 times |
| pkexec | <reply> pkexec is a PolicyKit tool that allows an authorized user to run (graphical) applications as another user. To run a graphical application (e.g. gedit) which can write to the entire filesystem, use e.g. "pkexec env DISPLAY=$DISPLAY XAUTHORITY=$XAUTHORITY gedit /etc/environment" | knome Added on: 2015-06-25 22:56:08 Last edited by hggdh Last modified: 2019-03-31 04:02:52 Requested 31 times |
| optimus | <reply> Ubuntu uses nvidia-prime to support optimus videocards. | knome Added on: 2014-01-04 20:24:59 Last edited by k1l Last modified: 2016-03-15 22:51:02 Requested 31 times |
| rmb | cjohnston, cyphermox, Destine, ejat, hggdh, IdleOne, iulian, micahg, Pendulum, PabloRubienes, freeflying, jared, s-fox, amachu, chilicuil, rickspencer3 and popey. Meeting time. | IdleOne Added on: 2012-11-14 17:09:14 Last edited by popey Last modified: 2014-11-19 12:10:05 Requested 31 times |
| matlab | <reply> MATLAB is a high-level language and interactive environment that enables you to perform computationally intensive tasks. More info and install instructions at https://help.ubuntu.…ity/MATLAB | gpc Added on: 2011-02-12 16:32:02 Last edited by gpc Last modified: 2011-02-12 16:41:59 Requested 31 times |
| controls-#ubuntu+1 | <deleted><reply> In Lucid you may notice that the window controls min/max/close is now on the left side. | For more information please see http://alturl.com/yvgv | To change it back to right side using a terminal please see http://alturl.com/x5d6. | gnomefreak Added on: 2010-03-25 11:46:48 Last edited by tsimpson Last modified: 2010-04-04 01:47:30 Requested 31 times |
| tea | a very British beverage made from infusing leaves of various tea plants in hot water. | Mez Added on: 2009-04-02 13:04:31 Never edited Requested 31 times |
| brokenmsn | <deleted><reply> MS upgraded their MSN Messenger servers, causing newest 3rd party clients unable to connect. Workaround for pidgin 2.5.2 users is « sudo apt-get install msn-pecan » Restart pidgin, create an account of type wlm and supply your MSN credentials | Tm_T Added on: 2009-01-12 16:34:49 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2016-02-22 00:20:24 Requested 31 times |
| puppy-#ubuntu-offtopic | <reply> No, you can't have a puppy. Much less when you're riotkittie | Pici Added on: 2008-11-14 01:17:00 Never edited Requested 31 times |
| queue newqueue new queue | <reply> The queue of packages awaiting approval to enter the archive (also known as the NEW queue) and scheduled to build it at https://launchpad.ne…wer/+queue | ompaul Added on: 2008-02-04 19:55:54 Last edited by tsimpson Last modified: 2010-04-26 23:28:32 Requested 31 times |
| ttyerror | <reply> If you get an error on boot similar to « /bin/sh: can't access tty; job control turned off », you can try the fixes proposed at https://wiki.ubuntu.…m/TTYError | LjL Added on: 2007-09-26 18:04:04 Never edited Requested 31 times |
| logo | <reply> Official Ubuntu artwork including the Ubuntu logo can be found at https://wiki.ubuntu.…k/Official | jrib Added on: 2007-07-16 21:55:56 Last edited by jrib Last modified: 2007-07-16 21:56:01 Requested 31 times |
| omgvorian-#ubuntuforums | <reply> Vorian, you are in hell. | Hobbsee Added on: 2007-04-28 04:58:14 Never edited Requested 31 times |
| extras | <reply> extras.ubuntu.com is an external !repo for new software made available after the Ubuntu release. This repository is not part of the Ubuntu distribution and the software is completely unsupported by the Ubuntu team, but the original authors may offer some support. | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-18 19:32:42 Last edited by elky Last modified: 2010-09-24 03:33:30 Requested 31 times |
| language-#ubuntu-offtopic | <deleted><reply> Estas terure maŝino-tradukita esperanto. | dax Added on: 2016-03-23 01:50:10 Last edited by Pici Last modified: 2016-06-08 17:21:16 Requested 30 times |
| unity8 | <deleted><reply> Unity8 is the next Unity Desktop running on Mir. It is already used on the smartphones running ubuntu-touch (!touch) and can be tested on the Desktop in 16.10 by selecting it on the login screen. | k1l_ Added on: 2016-02-24 22:07:03 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2017-10-30 06:16:47 Requested 30 times |
| askubuntu stackexchange ubuntu-stack ubuntu-stackexchange | <reply> AskUbuntu is a support resource that offers non-realtime support by the community! Can't get your problem fixed on IRC? Try AskUbuntu! - http://askubuntu.com/ You can discuss AskUbuntu in #ubuntu-stack | Pici Added on: 2010-10-13 17:31:19 Last edited by nhandler Last modified: 2010-10-14 01:06:23 Requested 30 times |
| mongodb-#ubuntu-offtopic webscale-#ubuntu-offtopic | web scale. | elky Added on: 2010-09-10 12:04:13 Never edited Requested 30 times |
| opendns | <deleted><reply>To set up OpenDNS in Ubuntu, see https://store.opendn…ce/ubuntu/ | jpds Added on: 2008-07-23 16:16:31 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2016-03-31 15:52:09 Requested 30 times |
| filesystems | <reply> ext3 and ext4 are the default filesystems in Ubuntu (and many other Linuxes). Alternative Linux filesystems include reiserfs and xfs. fat32 and ntfs are DOS/Windows filesystems. hfs and hfs+ are filesystems for the Mac. More info at http://en.wikipedia.…le_systems | Seveas Added on: 2007-04-27 00:36:30 Last edited by Myrtti Last modified: 2011-01-05 12:49:11 Requested 30 times |
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