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deadbadger-#ubuntu-offtopic <reply>The real story of Linux and badgers: http://www.strangehorizons.com/2004/20040405/badger.shtml Added by Madpilot
Date: 2009-11-26 12:09:28
Last edited by Flannel
Date: 2011-11-16 08:35:45
Requested 5 times
de-offtopic-#ubuntu-offtopic <reply> Deutschspachlige nonsense gibt es nicht hier, unless sie wollen banniert wesen. Actually, ich werde ihr bannieren anyway. Added by LjL
Date: 2007-12-09 17:10:33
Requested 20 times
de-#lubuntu-offtopic <reply> In diesem Lubuntu-Kanal wird nur Englisch gesprochen. Wenn Sie Hilfe auf Deutsch suchen, gehen Sie zum Kanal #lubuntu-de; Geben Sie "/join #lubuntu-de" (ohne Anführungszeichen) ein und drücken Sie die Eingabetaste. Added by wxl
Date: 2020-12-14 20:33:12
Requested 0 times
de-#lubuntu-devel <reply> In diesem Lubuntu-Kanal wird nur Englisch gesprochen. Wenn Sie Hilfe auf Deutsch suchen, gehen Sie zum Kanal #lubuntu-de; Geben Sie "/join #lubuntu-de" (ohne Anführungszeichen) ein und drücken Sie die Eingabetaste. Added by wxl
Date: 2020-12-14 20:33:05
Requested 0 times
de-#lubuntu <reply> In diesem Lubuntu-Kanal wird nur Englisch gesprochen. Wenn Sie Hilfe auf Deutsch suchen, gehen Sie zum Kanal #lubuntu-de; Geben Sie "/join #lubuntu-de" (ohne Anführungszeichen) ein und drücken Sie die Eingabetaste. Added by wxl
Date: 2020-12-14 20:32:59
Requested 3 times
de deutsch german germany <reply> In den meisten Ubuntu-Kanälen wird nur Englisch gesprochen. Für deutschsprachige Hilfe besuche bitte #ubuntu-de. Einfach "/join #ubuntu-de" eingeben. Danke für Dein Verständnis! Added by Seveas
Date: 2006-07-30 14:17:47
Last edited by krytarik
Date: 2023-06-27 21:37:03
Requested 6398 times
ddebs <reply> Debugging symbol packages (ending in '-dbgsym') are available in a separate !APT repository at ddebs.ubuntu.com - more info at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Debug%20Symbol%20Packages Added by Hobbsee
Date: 2007-01-22 04:07:44
Last edited by hggdh
Date: 2019-03-03 23:10:15
Requested 30 times
dbgsym https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DebuggingProgramCrash Added by asac
Date: 2008-02-10 14:26:49
Last edited by PriceChild
Date: 2008-02-10 14:54:01
Requested 26 times
dash <reply>/bin/sh links to the DASH shell in all releases since Ubuntu Edgy (6.10). Since DASH is not 100% compatible with the BASH shell, some scripts might break. You can make scripts execute using BASH by changing the first line of the script to « #! /bin/bash | See also https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DashAsBinSh Added by LjL
Date: 2006-10-15 22:19:13
Last edited by Pricey
Date: 2013-12-03 13:39:35
Requested 183 times
darwin <reply> Here's your award. Added by IdleOne
Date: 2014-05-08 06:02:59
Requested 2 times
dapper drake dapper drake 6.06 <reply> Ubuntu 6.06 LTS (Dapper Drake) was the fourth release of Ubuntu. Desktop support ended on July 14th 2009, Server support ended on June 1st 2011. See !eol and !upgrade for more details. Added by Seveas
Date: 2006-06-17 23:17:22
Last edited by Pici
Date: 2011-06-01 21:31:13
Requested 558 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! Added by ompaul
Date: 2008-03-08 18:30:18
Last edited by rww
Date: 2011-01-11 02:10:55
Requested 1025 times
daily-#xubuntu <reply>Daily builds of the CD images for the current development version of Xubuntu are available at http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/daily-live/current/ Added by Pici
Date: 2011-08-11 18:08:51
Last edited by IdleOne
Date: 2013-03-07 04:57:32
Requested 17 times
daily-#kubuntu <reply> Daily builds of the images of the current development version of Kubuntu can be found at http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/daily-live/current/ Added by genii
Date: 2016-02-08 20:32:42
Requested 5 times
daily dailybuild daily build <reply>Daily builds of the CD images of the current development version of Ubuntu are available at http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/daily-live/current/ Added by Seveas
Date: 2006-06-18 16:33:22
Last edited by IdleOne
Date: 2012-10-13 23:16:25
Requested 411 times
dad <deleted><reply> DaD was an alternative to !mom and has been shutdown in February 2009, see http://dad.dunnewind.net/end.php Added by Pici
Date: 2009-01-29 20:18:36
Last edited by rww
Date: 2011-05-26 02:25:45
Requested 14 times
cz czech cs <reply> České uživatele žádáme, aby mluvili v kanále #ubuntu anglicky. Česky je možno se domluvit v #ubuntu-cz. Děkujeme. Added by Seveas
Date: 2006-06-18 16:18:29
Requested 485 times
cwillu-#ubuntu-offtopic <deleted><reply> cwillu is a bot written in PHP. Added by LjL
Date: 2009-03-17 00:27:03
Last edited by Myrtti
Date: 2009-06-14 09:47:40
Requested 38 times
cwillu <deleted>a bot written in PHP Added by Pici
Date: 2009-03-27 14:27:32
Last edited by bazhang
Date: 2009-03-27 14:28:29
Requested 1 times
cvs the Concurrent Versions System, the dominant open-source network-transparent version control system; it helps to manage releases and to control concurrent editing of source files among multiple authors. See: http://www.nongnu.org/cvs/ Added by Seveas
Date: 2006-06-19 11:18:51
Last edited by dax
Date: 2016-03-31 15:36:43
Requested 115 times
currentissues <deleted><reply>The titlebar buttons have switched to the left during the development phase of Lucid. No need for alarm! The developers are testing this and listening to user feedback. The final decision about the position will be made after beta. Kindly be patient. For more insight, read : http://www.ivankamajic.com/?p=281 Added by tsimpson
Date: 2009-12-01 08:01:51
Last edited by dax
Date: 2016-03-31 15:52:28
Requested 28 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. Added by apokryphos
Date: 2006-06-19 13:18:44
Last edited by LjL
Date: 2007-04-20 00:14:31
Requested 33 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
cubuntu <deleted>an unofficial command-line based Ubuntu derivative. It includes a browser, an email client, a media player and many other useful applications. For installation instructions, see http://alecjw.googlepages.com/cubuntu-commandlineubuntu Added by LjL
Date: 2006-12-28 21:34:32
Last edited by topyli
Date: 2011-10-28 19:39:24
Requested 27 times
crosspost crossposting <reply> Please don't ask the same question in multiple Ubuntu channels at the same time. Many helpers are in more than one channel and it's not fair to them or the other people seeking support. Added by Pici
Date: 2008-11-17 15:45:49
Last edited by Pici
Date: 2008-11-17 15:47:24
Requested 616 times
cron crontab a way to schedule execution of software/scripts. See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/CronHowto Added by Seveas
Date: 2006-06-18 21:23:13
Last edited by rww
Date: 2011-09-09 04:49:23
Requested 946 times
croeso <reply>Helô! Croeso i'r sianel #ubuntu-cym Added by Seeker`
Date: 2009-05-26 22:44:27
Last edited by Seeker`
Date: 2009-05-26 22:47:10
Requested 5 times
crackports <reply> <StevenK> You don't randoming just say 'do it' on the SRU team at the consistent volume that the crackports team does. Also, it's all jdong's fault Added by Hobbsee
Date: 2008-11-07 05:48:24
Last edited by Hobbsee
Date: 2008-11-07 05:49:13
Requested 19 times
cowsay-#ubuntu-offtopic <reply> MOOOooo! Added by PriceChild
Date: 2008-02-08 22:58:19
Last edited by PriceChild
Date: 2008-02-08 22:58:26
Requested 41 times
counter <deleted><reply>The Ubuntu Counter is where Ubuntu (based) systems can go to get their machine counted. Get counted at http://ubuntucounter.geekosophical.net Added by Madpilot
Date: 2006-08-31 09:01:29
Last edited by rww
Date: 2015-09-14 19:38:34
Requested 13 times
cosmic cuttlefish 18.10 comic <reply> Ubuntu 18.10 (Cosmic Cuttlefish) was the 29th release of Ubuntu. Support ended July 18th, 2019. See !eol and https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-security-announce/2019-July/004996.html Added by Pici
Date: 2018-05-08 15:12:08
Last edited by Unit193
Date: 2019-07-19 04:57:33
Requested 106 times
cookies <reply> Cookies are delicious delicacies. Added by Flannel
Date: 2008-07-16 21:18:36
Last edited by Flannel
Date: 2008-07-23 12:27:43
Requested 216 times
controls-#kubuntu <deleted><reply> Sorry, I don't know anything about controls Added by tsimpson
Date: 2010-04-04 01:51:53
Last edited by Pici
Date: 2010-08-12 12:57:45
Requested 2 times
controls <deleted><reply>Starting in Lucid, the minimize, maximize, and close buttons have been moved to the left side. For more information and workarounds, please see http://pad.lv/532633 Added by tsimpson
Date: 2010-04-04 01:47:17
Last edited by Pici
Date: 2018-05-15 17:38:10
Requested 782 times
contribute-#xubuntu <reply> To see how you can help out with Xubuntu, please see http://xubuntu.org/contribute/ - additionally, you can join the devleoper channel #xubuntu-devel and introduce yourself (we'll reply when we're around) Added by LjL
Date: 2007-11-27 00:49:04
Last edited by rww
Date: 2014-12-03 01:40:46
Requested 26 times
contribute-#ubuntu-artwork <reply> For information regarding current Artwork team activity and about contributing to the Ubuntu Community artwork , Kindly read Wiki: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork Added by Madpilot
Date: 2009-11-26 10:16:03
Last edited by dax
Date: 2017-10-30 06:45:48
Requested 3 times
contribute participate volunteer <reply> To contribute and help out with Ubuntu, see https://ubuntu.com/community/contribute and https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/37746 Added by apokryphos
Date: 2006-06-18 00:13:59
Last edited by tomreyn
Date: 2023-08-24 12:25:32
Requested 819 times
conky <reply> Conky is an application that can show system information (and more) on your desktop. See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SettingUpConky for more details and a beginners guide. Added by knome
Date: 2016-07-06 12:11:13
Requested 9 times
conga-rats-#ubuntustudio-devel bongo-mice-#ubuntustudio-devel <reply> ♫ samba rumba bueno la conga cha cha cha Added by knome
Date: 2012-01-26 23:34:37
Requested 18 times
conga-rats <reply> ♫ samba rumba bueno la conga cha cha cha Added by knome
Date: 2012-01-26 23:34:15
Last edited by Unit193
Date: 2015-08-17 22:40:33
Requested 28 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
composite cube <reply> Compiz-Fusion (and the older Compiz and Beryl) are window managers that employ the "composite" extension of X to draw windows using graphics cards' 3D hardware. They can additionally provide "desktop special effects" (such as the "cube") by means of plug-ins. Join #compiz-fusion for help and support with advanced features. See also « /msg $nick compiz » and « /msg $nick effects » Added by LjL
Date: 2007-11-21 16:47:18
Last edited by m4v
Date: 2013-02-28 16:59:28
Requested 212 times
compiz translucency transparency xglx effects compiz-fusion fusion cf <reply>Compiz (compositing window manager), for a howto see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/CompositeManager and more help #compiz Added by Hobbsee
Date: 2006-06-20 16:24:59
Last edited by dax
Date: 2017-10-30 06:53:21
Requested 5603 times
compiling gcc b-e build build-essential make g++ build-essentials compiler <reply> Compiling software from source? Read the tips at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/CompilingSoftware (But remember to search for pre-built !packages first) Added by LjL
Date: 2006-07-18 22:50:25
Last edited by PriceChild
Date: 2007-11-25 22:23:24
Requested 5057 times
compile <reply> Compiling software from source? Read the tips at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/CompilingSoftware (But remember to search for pre-built !packages first). Also read !checkinstall Added by Seveas
Date: 2006-06-18 17:35:45
Last edited by IdleOne
Date: 2011-08-25 03:18:32
Requested 398 times
colouragga <deleted><reply> So now I will kick you... Added by LjL
Date: 2009-03-18 16:15:49
Last edited by LjL
Date: 2009-03-18 16:16:10
Requested 1 times
coffee-#ubuntu-za <reply> Please enjoy this strongly brewed coffee in a shiny new Ubuntu mug! Added by genii
Date: 2022-05-04 18:37:57
Last edited by genii
Date: 2022-05-05 21:38:20
Requested 2 times
coffee-#ubuntu-offtopic coffee-#kubuntu-offtopic a caffeinated beverage made by filtering hot water through ground up roasted beans of the coffee plant. Flavouring to taste such as milk or cream, sugar or sweetener are often added afterwards. Not to be confused with !java Added by Pici
Date: 2010-02-03 15:42:24
Last edited by Pici
Date: 2010-02-03 15:42:35
Requested 83 times
coffee-#ubuntu-meeting <reply> Here's a topped up mug of delicious coffee at the perfect temperature for sipping, enjoy! Added by genii
Date: 2022-05-05 21:13:56
Last edited by genii
Date: 2022-05-05 21:31:37
Requested 6 times
coffee <deleted>a caffeinated beverage made by filtering hot water through ground up roasted beans of the coffee plant. Flavouring to taste such as milk or cream, sugar or sweetener are often added afterwards. Not to be confused with !java Added by Tm_T
Date: 2007-11-22 20:49:21
Last edited by Pici
Date: 2010-02-03 15:42:16
Requested 198 times

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