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| orgthingy-#ubuntu-offtopic | <reply> Beg not the operators for a personal factoid, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. | Added by Flannel Date: 2009-04-14 00:05:37 Requested 11 times |
| ops-#kubuntu-ops-monitor | <reply> Not pinging anyone :) | Added by tsimpson Date: 2009-06-12 14:44:39 Last edited by tsimpson Date: 2012-09-11 13:40:13 Requested 11 times |
| metalink | <reply> A Metalink is a file which lists places (web mirrors, torrents) where a given file can be obtained, making downloads faster and more reliable. Metalink software and Ubuntu releases as metalinks: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Metalink | Added by Pici Date: 2010-11-02 13:15:09 Last edited by Pici Date: 2010-11-02 14:10:58 Requested 11 times |
| jono-#ubuntu-offtopic | <deleted><reply> John O'Bacon is the former ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlYk4RlOnJY ) Ubuntu Community Manager at Canonical. When he's not writing blog posts and tweeting, he spends time manufacturing all the bacon on the planet while singing for death metal bands. | Added by rww Date: 2014-01-14 06:08:20 Last edited by rww Date: 2014-05-20 19:04:36 Requested 11 times |
| fuchs-#ubuntu-offtopic | <deleted><reply> http://i.imgur.com/b3mcM.jpg (not on fire) | Added by rww Date: 2014-09-17 15:29:16 Last edited by IdleOne Date: 2015-03-11 22:42:24 Requested 11 times |
| drown | <reply> Ubuntu is not vulnerable to the SSLv2 DROWN attack. Please see https://ubottu.com/y/drown and https://drownattack.com/ for more information. | Added by Pici Date: 2016-03-01 15:15:51 Last edited by dax Date: 2017-10-30 07:03:43 Requested 11 times |
| alsa-source | <deleted><reply> Want to use alsa 0.11? Grab and install http://archive.progeny.com/debian/pool/main/a/alsa-driver/alsa-source_1.0.11-2_all.deb, install linux-headers-$(uname -r) module-assistant and build-essential and run sudo module-assistant a-i alsa-source | Added by Seveas Date: 2006-06-19 11:27:10 Last edited by rww Date: 2011-09-09 04:45:14 Requested 10 times |
| wajig | a simple tool for basic debian administration. you can handle apt commands, change alternatives defaults and handle service daemons via simple commands. wajig uses sudo every time. http://www.togaware.com/linux/survivor/Wajig_Overview.html | Added by Seveas Date: 2006-06-19 13:21:38 Requested 10 times |
| kde firefox | <deleted><reply> Go to http://konquefox.free.fr/ for tips and tricks on making Firefox more KDE-friendly. | Added by uniq Date: 2006-07-03 23:37:36 Last edited by rww Date: 2011-08-17 00:00:22 Requested 10 times |
| shaddap!-#ubuntu-offtopic | <reply> :X | Added by Seveas Date: 2006-07-17 13:58:10 Requested 10 times |
| youtube sound | <reply> If you aren't getting sound while watching videos on youtube then please read this URL: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=1087994 | Added by Hawkwind Date: 2006-09-25 03:55:56 Requested 10 times |
| chmod | <alias> permissions | Added by imbrandon Date: 2006-10-02 13:36:21 Last edited by Flannel Date: 2009-06-03 06:57:14 Requested 10 times |
| kmenu_update | <alias> kbuildsycoca | Added by zorglu_ Date: 2006-10-20 21:40:07 Requested 10 times |
| mountwindows | <alias> windowsdrives | Added by LjL Date: 2006-11-12 02:47:19 Requested 10 times |
| kdesvn | <reply> See http://techbase.kde.org/Getting_Started/Sources/en for details on accessing KDE's code via SVN or Git | Added by Mez Date: 2007-01-16 01:03:30 Last edited by dax Date: 2016-04-02 04:24:15 Requested 10 times |
| hamburger-#ubuntu-ohio | <reply> The cornerstone of any nutritious breakfast | Added by Hobbsee Date: 2007-04-26 03:38:49 Requested 10 times |
| mornington crescent-#ubuntu-offtopic | <reply> Here's the map: http://www.upminster.com/travel/underground.gif | Added by Seveas Date: 2007-08-05 11:57:41 Requested 10 times |
| cfblacklist | <alias> effects | Added by Pici Date: 2007-10-11 17:46:30 Last edited by Pici Date: 2007-11-02 17:03:12 Requested 10 times |
| xfce-panels | <alias> xfce4-panel | Added by Hobbsee Date: 2008-07-21 06:00:56 Last edited by Unit193 Date: 2015-12-01 20:45:25 Requested 10 times |
| expletive-#ubuntu-offtopic | <reply> Consider yourself insulted. | Added by LjL Date: 2009-03-19 02:58:42 Requested 10 times |
| twss-#ubuntu-offtopic | <deleted><reply> That's what jdong in #ubuntuforums said! | Added by LjL Date: 2009-03-19 03:00:54 Last edited by Myrtti Date: 2009-06-18 22:30:55 Requested 10 times |
| lightscribe | <reply> For information on how to use LightScribe on Ubuntu please see the Wiki at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/LightScribe | Added by Seeker` Date: 2009-04-18 23:06:11 Requested 10 times |
| ruby-#kubuntu-offtopic python-#ubuntu-offtopic | <reply> ruby better than python, that's a fact | Added by tsimpson Date: 2009-04-21 22:57:19 Requested 10 times |
| gconf-editor | a graphical tool used to maintain the GNOME desktop environment registry. For more info: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/GConfEditor | Added by Myrtti Date: 2009-06-19 09:09:02 Last edited by tsimpson Date: 2011-03-03 21:34:05 Requested 10 times |
| genii | <deleted><reply> See !coffee | Added by genii Date: 2009-06-27 04:56:57 Last edited by genii Date: 2010-03-10 15:30:51 Requested 10 times |
| raptors | <deleted><reply>Not as big as you thought they were. But just as dangerous. "... clever girl..." | Added by Madpilot Date: 2009-09-19 07:04:37 Last edited by Pici Date: 2011-04-11 20:14:13 Requested 10 times |
| testdrive | <reply> Testdrive makes it simple to run any Ubuntu release in a virtual machine, safely, and without affecting your current Ubuntu installation. See: https://launchpad.net/testdrive | Added by jpds Date: 2010-01-07 17:01:23 Requested 10 times |
| unregged | <reply> If you are sent to #ubuntu-unregged even though you are registered (if you aren't, see !register), it may be because your client tries to join #ubuntu very quickly after you !identify or because you don't identify at all. See https://libera.chat/guides/sasl for a way to fix this. | Added by nhandler Date: 2010-09-22 21:50:06 Last edited by kryten Date: 2021-05-24 22:54:51 Requested 10 times |
| accessibility a11y | <reply> Information about the Ubuntu Accessibility Team can be found on the wiki at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Accessibility or by joining #ubuntu-accessibility | Added by Pici Date: 2010-10-31 23:54:11 Last edited by Pici Date: 2010-10-31 23:55:59 Requested 10 times |
| kppa | <reply>Kubuntu has several different PPA's for those who want to test or upgrade to the latest version. More information on the available Kubuntu PPA's can be found here: https://wiki.kubuntu.org/Kubuntu/KubuntuPPAs | Added by jussi Date: 2011-05-23 06:51:36 Requested 10 times |
| drunk-#ubuntu-offtopic | <deleted><reply> Remember kids; don't drink and IRC! Or at least, google "How to fool the Ubuntu breathalyzer" first. | Added by rww Date: 2011-06-05 00:25:47 Last edited by rww Date: 2014-10-29 05:30:32 Requested 10 times |
| dmb | <reply> The Developer Membership Board handles applications for new developer privileges. See https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DeveloperMembershipBoard and https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DeveloperMembershipBoard/ApplicationProcess for more details. For DMB attention, try !dmb-ping. | Added by Pici Date: 2011-10-24 14:42:00 Requested 10 times |
| pam | <reply> PAM is plugable authentication modules | Added by AlanBell Date: 2013-01-03 09:14:51 Requested 10 times |
| kinetic | <alias> 22.10 | Added by kryten Date: 2022-04-25 22:13:07 Requested 10 times |
| grep | a command-line tool that finds a string in a file or a stream. Grep can be recursive through directories and searches can be simple or complex. See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/grep | Added by Seveas Date: 2006-06-18 19:08:27 Last edited by elky Date: 2017-03-15 16:21:51 Requested 9 times |
| fixinstall | <reply> For a few common problems when installing, see https://wiki.ubuntu.com/CommonProblemsInstall also make sure you have read !install | Added by apokryphos Date: 2006-06-19 11:47:23 Requested 9 times |
| newton | <deleted>a desktop wiki for storing data fast and efficiently. It has a html syntax engine to allow easy formatting. To install it in Dapper Drake: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=185972 | Added by Hobbsee Date: 2006-09-03 09:32:03 Last edited by tsimpson Date: 2009-11-08 01:11:52 Requested 9 times |
| dvd-torrent | <alias> dvdiso | Added by Hawkwind Date: 2006-10-26 21:45:25 Last edited by rww Date: 2011-01-02 03:52:58 Requested 9 times |
| compositor-#xubuntu | <reply> To disable Xfce's built-in compositor, go to Settings Manager → Window Manager Tweaks → Compositor. To fix tearing, you can try Compton instead, for which Xubuntu includes default settings. | Added by somerville32 Date: 2007-01-20 23:57:13 Last edited by Unit193 Date: 2015-12-01 23:50:29 Requested 9 times |
| strigi | <alias> desktopsearch | Added by zorglu_ Date: 2007-02-03 11:57:02 Last edited by LjL Date: 2007-06-03 17:16:12 Requested 9 times |
| ubuntu-restricted-extras ure ubunturestrictedextras | <alias> codecs | Added by Mez Date: 2007-02-04 12:47:57 Last edited by Pici Date: 2007-12-20 14:05:21 Requested 9 times |
| support-#ubuntuforums-beginners | <reply> This channel is for the Ubuntu Beginners Transitioning team. While we'll be glad to help you, you may find better luck in #ubuntu or one of the more specialised support channels. | Added by ompaul Date: 2007-03-07 20:00:51 Requested 9 times |
| ops-#ubuntu-us | <reply> Help! nixternal, pleia2, atoponce, etank, Zelut or jono! | Added by PriceChild Date: 2007-03-14 01:06:52 Last edited by PriceChild Date: 2007-12-16 23:13:29 Requested 9 times |
| ontopic-#kubuntu | <reply> #kubuntu is the Kubuntu support channel, #ubuntu+1 supports the development version of Ubuntu and #kubuntu-offtopic is for random chatter. Welcome! | Added by Jucato Date: 2007-03-29 07:29:16 Requested 9 times |
| cupspdf | <reply> Details on setting up "Print to PDF" are at http://ubuntu.wordpress.com/2006/03/23/print-to-pdf-using-cups-pdf/ | Added by bimberi Date: 2007-05-22 06:09:42 Requested 9 times |
| nl-troll | In een internetomgeving is een Troll een persoon die slechts als doel heeft: het zaaien van onrust en het krijgen van reacties en aandacht. | Added by ompaul Date: 2007-09-15 19:58:02 Requested 9 times |
| sharedprinting | <deleted><reply> If you are unable to share a printer over the network on 7.10 (Gutsy), AppArmour could be the problem. See http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=531343 to see how to disable it temporarily or permanently | Added by elkbuntu Date: 2007-12-14 12:59:39 Last edited by IdleOne Date: 2011-04-29 02:37:55 Requested 9 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. | Added by Seveas Date: 2008-03-05 22:55:43 Requested 9 times |
| gettingstarted | <reply> A great place to start your MOTU adventure is https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MOTU/GettingStarted | Added by nickrud Date: 2008-07-21 05:01:13 Requested 9 times |
| mootbot | a bot to make the process of summarizing !meetings easier - Information at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ScribesTeam/MootBot | Added by LjL Date: 2008-09-30 14:53:35 Requested 9 times |
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