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games nexuiz wow warcraft et fun doom doom3 | <reply> Information about games on Ubuntu can be found at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Games and http://www.icculus.org/lgfaq/gamelist.php and http://www.penguspy.com/ | Added by Seveas Date: 2006-06-19 14:02:03 Last edited by Pici Date: 2010-11-28 15:38:44 Requested 2321 times |
mint mintsupport linuxmint | <alias> derivatives | Added by LjL Date: 2008-01-24 22:57:27 Last edited by kryten Date: 2017-04-07 20:34:03 Requested 2440 times |
raid lvm fakeraid | <reply> Tips and tricks for RAID and LVM can be found on https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/SoftwareRAID and http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/LVM-HOWTO - For software RAID, see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/FakeRaidHowto | Added by Seveas Date: 2006-06-19 14:56:48 Last edited by tsimpson Date: 2009-04-27 08:47:40 Requested 2474 times |
isitout outyet is it out yet releasetime isitoutyet countdown-#ubuntu-release-party isitout? | <reply> For all I know, the latest Ubuntu release is $curStableNum ($curStableLong). You can double-check this on the https://ubottu.com/y/announce *archives* and subscribe for future release notifications. | Added by LjL Date: 2008-10-30 01:48:02 Last edited by tomreyn Date: 2023-10-12 15:21:31 Requested 2588 times |
minimal mini mini.iso miniiso minimalcd | <reply> The Minimal CD image (mini.iso) was available for Ubuntu releases up to 18.04 LTS. The default Ubuntu Server installer covers all of its installation scenarios. See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/MinimalCD | Added by LjL Date: 2006-12-15 03:19:53 Last edited by tomreyn Date: 2023-02-04 08:42:30 Requested 2610 times |
appdb winedb | <reply> The Wine Application DB is a database of applications and help for !Windows programs that run under !WINE: http://appdb.winehq.org - Join #winehq for application help | Added by Seveas Date: 2006-07-01 15:20:15 Last edited by Pici Date: 2008-10-15 14:44:19 Requested 2646 times |
source-o-matic sourceomatic som | not available anymore, please use Software Sources (in your Applications / K menu) to configure your repositories. Do NOT enable "Proposed updates" unless you're willing to test possibly seriously flawed packages. | Added by Seveas Date: 2006-06-17 23:41:45 Last edited by LjL Date: 2008-01-23 02:52:56 Requested 2690 times |
ntfs-3g ntfs3g | a Linux driver which allows read/write access to NTFS partitions. Installation instructions at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/MountingWindowsPartitions | Added by Seveas Date: 2006-08-11 19:48:36 Last edited by Seveas Date: 2007-04-21 09:57:49 Requested 2799 times |
derivatives gnewsense mint linuxmce ultimate mce crunchbang backtrack kali based on ubuntu lxle popos | <reply> The Ubuntu channels can only provide support for Ubuntu and its official !flavors. Derivatives and other distributions use different software repositories and other software. Please use their dedicated support venues, such as: Linux Mint: #linuxmint-help on irc.spotchat.org, Pop!_OS: https://support.system76.com/ , Kali Linux: #kali-linux on irc.oftc.net, LXLE: https://lxle.net/support-options/ <deleted>cut off... | Added by LjL Date: 2008-01-24 22:57:06 Last edited by tomreyn Date: 2022-06-17 16:11:03 Requested 2991 times |
dualboot dual boot dual-boot | <reply> Dual boot instructions: x86/AMD64: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/DualBoot/Windows - Macs: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/MacBookPro https://help.ubuntu.com/community/YabootConfigurationForMacintoshPowerPCsDualBoot | Added by Seveas Date: 2006-06-19 14:50:22 Last edited by nhandler Date: 2011-02-13 06:21:17 Requested 3084 times |
automatix automatix2 automatrix | <reply> Automatix is no longer developed or supported by its creators and is not recommended, supported, or needed by Ubuntu. See http://mjg59.livejournal.com/77440.html and « /msg $nick WorksForMe » | Added by gnomefreak Date: 2006-07-02 04:29:31 Last edited by m4v Date: 2013-02-28 16:49:40 Requested 3214 times |
installing install netinstall installguide d-i oeminstall oem diskless netboot installation nocdinstall | <reply> Ubuntu can be installed in lots of ways. Please see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation for documentation. Problems during install? See https://wiki.ubuntu.com/CommonProblemsInstall - See also !automate | Added by LjL Date: 2006-06-26 00:19:47 Last edited by Flannel Date: 2018-02-24 20:32:24 Requested 3374 times |
o4o offtopic-#kubuntu-offtopic offtopic4offtopic offtopic-#xubuntu-offtopic offtopic-#ubuntu-offtopic religion sex ot4ot 040 drugs politics-#ubuntu-offtopic rock&roll-#ubuntu-offtopic suicide | <reply> Some topics are controversial and often end in negativity. Take care on subjects like war, race, religion, politics, gender, sexuality, drugs, potentially illegal activities and suicide. The topics are not banned; stating your position is ok, but trolling, baiting, hostility or repetition are not. If you are asked to stop, do so politely. Disputes to !appeals, please adhere to the !Libera | Added by LjL Date: 2006-12-21 03:36:09 Last edited by kryten Date: 2021-05-24 22:54:05 Requested 3488 times |
bugs filebug bugtracker features bus | <reply> If you find a bug in Ubuntu or any of its derivatives, please report it using the command « ubuntu-bug <package> » - See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ReportingBugs for other ways to report bugs. | Added by Seveas Date: 2006-06-17 23:25:05 Last edited by Unit193 Date: 2016-06-24 20:02:48 Requested 3858 times |
usb unetbootin liveusb persistant persistent | <reply> For information about installing Ubuntu from USB flash drives, see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/FromUSBStick - For a persistent live USB install, see: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LiveUsbPendrivePersistent | Added by Pici Date: 2007-12-19 14:05:13 Last edited by Pici Date: 2008-02-05 19:10:19 Requested 3861 times |
ubuntu | <reply> Ubuntu is a complete Linux-based operating system, freely available with both community and professional support. It is developed by a large community and we invite you to participate too! - Also see http://www.ubuntu.com | Added by Seveas Date: 2006-06-19 10:40:14 Last edited by PriceChild Date: 2007-05-27 21:37:21 Requested 3875 times |
ntfs windowsdrives fat32 nfts | <reply> To view your Windows/Mac partitions see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/AutomaticallyMountPartitions - For write access, see !NTFS-3g or !FUSE | Added by apokryphos Date: 2006-06-18 00:07:26 Last edited by jpds Date: 2008-07-20 19:38:37 Requested 3920 times |
dvd libdvdcss libdvdcss2 k9copy css | <reply> Ubuntu's default installation and repositories do not include packages needed to play commercial DVDs for legal reasons. For information on adding them, see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats/PlayingDVDs | For information on the legalities involved, see the "DVD" section of https://help.ubuntu.com/community/FreeFormats | Added by Seveas Date: 2006-06-17 22:19:35 Last edited by tsimpson Date: 2010-12-16 04:34:19 Requested 4135 times |
firewall firestarter iptables shorewall guarddog ufw | <reply> Ubuntu, like any other Linux distribution, has built-in firewall capabilities. The firewall is managed using the 'ufw' command - see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UFW | GUI frontends such as gufw and ufw-kde also exist. | An alternative to ufw is the 'iptables' command - See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/IptablesHowTo | Added by Seveas Date: 2006-06-18 19:46:03 Last edited by tsimpson Date: 2014-08-08 13:44:58 Requested 4135 times |
coc conduct codeofconduct code of conduct | <reply> The Ubuntu Code of Conduct is the document that spells out etiquette in the Ubuntu community | http://www.ubuntu.com/project/about-ubuntu/conduct | For information on how to electronically sign the CoC, see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SigningCodeofConduct | Watch http://static.screencasts.ubuntu.com/videos/2010/12/22/004-SigningCoC.ogv | Added by Seveas Date: 2006-06-17 23:25:29 Last edited by rww Date: 2014-03-19 19:54:59 Requested 4237 times |
repos repositories main universe multiverse sources sources.list components repo repository | <reply> The packages in Ubuntu are divided into several sections. More information at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Repositories - See https://wiki.ubuntu.com/RecommendedSources for the recommended way to set up your repositories. | Added by Madpilot Date: 2006-06-24 12:34:35 Last edited by IdleOne Date: 2013-03-23 02:49:24 Requested 4760 times |
lamp | <reply> LAMP is an acronym for Linux-Apache-MySQL-PHP. However, the term is often used for setups using alternative but different software, such as Perl or Python instead of PHP, and Postgres instead of MySQL. For help with setting up LAMP on Ubuntu, see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ApacheMySQLPHP - See also the Server CD installation process. | Added by Madpilot Date: 2006-06-24 13:06:23 Last edited by AlanBell Date: 2012-11-25 22:16:03 Requested 5112 times |
best | <deleted><reply> Usually, there is no single "best" application to perform a given task. It's up to you to choose, depending on your preferences, features you require, and other factors. Do NOT take polls in the channel. | Added by LjL Date: 2006-07-21 01:18:13 Last edited by knome Date: 2014-03-19 19:23:35 Requested 5121 times |
list lista | <reply> $who: No warez here! This is not a file sharing channel (or network); read the channel topic. If you're looking for information about me, type «/msg $nick !bot». If you're looking for a channel, see «/msg $nick !alis». | Added by Seveas Date: 2006-06-18 02:32:32 Last edited by krytarik Date: 2023-06-19 20:04:03 Requested 5403 times |
wine winehq | <reply> WINE is a compatibility layer for running Windows programs on GNU/Linux - More information: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Wine - Search the !AppDB for application compatibility ratings - Join #winehq for application help - See !virtualizers for running Windows (or another OS) inside Ubuntu | Added by Madpilot Date: 2006-06-24 13:08:54 Last edited by tsimpson Date: 2009-03-29 06:57:20 Requested 5517 times |
register nickserv | <reply> For information on registering your IRC nick, see https://libera.chat/guides/registration - For any further help, ask in #libera | Added by Seveas Date: 2006-06-17 23:19:45 Last edited by kryten Date: 2021-05-24 22:54:03 Requested 6251 times |
java javadebs sunjava javappc jre | <reply> To just use java you need a "Java Runtime Environment" (JRE) and/or a browser plugin. If that is not sufficient you will need a "Java Development Kit" (JDK) aka "Software Development Kit" (SDK). Please see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Java about how to install one of three current implementations. | Added by Seveas Date: 2006-07-29 02:26:41 Last edited by LjL Date: 2011-10-25 20:18:22 Requested 6461 times |
terminal shell bash commands ln ls sed awk cat lsof kill symlink sh console konsole lxterminal | <reply> The linux terminal or command-line interface is very powerful. In Unity or GNOME, search the dash for "terminal" and press ENTER. Other desktops: Applications -> System Tools -> Terminal (MATE), K-menu -> System -> Konsole (KDE), or Menu -> Accessories -> LXTerminal (LXDE). Guide: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsingTheTerminal | Added by Madpilot Date: 2006-06-24 13:07:53 Last edited by SonikkuAmerica Date: 2016-10-09 03:01:48 Requested 6930 times |
sudo rootsudo root password rootpassword su | <reply> sudo is a command to run command-line programs with superuser privileges ("root") (also see !cli). Look at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo for more information. For graphical applications see !pkexec (for older releases: !gksu and !kdesudo). If you're unable to execute commands with sudo see: http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/fixsudo | Added by LjL Date: 2006-06-25 16:49:59 Last edited by knome Date: 2015-06-25 22:59:22 Requested 7786 times |
wifi wireless ndiswrapper ndis wpa madwifi ralink ipw wpa2 acx111 network wifidocs wlan atheros | <reply> Wireless documentation, including how-to guides and troubleshooting information, can be found at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs | Added by Seveas Date: 2006-07-25 23:42:07 Last edited by jussi01 Date: 2009-07-01 06:16:56 Requested 12448 times |
grub recoveringgrub grub floppy bootfloppy mbr fixmbr grubrepair fixgrub grub2 | <reply> GRUB2 is the default Ubuntu boot manager. Lost GRUB after installing Windows? See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestoreGrub - For more information and troubleshooting for GRUB2 please refer to https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Grub2 | Added by Madpilot Date: 2006-06-22 09:44:20 Last edited by genii-around Date: 2013-02-23 17:22:10 Requested 14156 times |
codecs mp3 divx xvid avi mpeg mpg mkv quicktime wma wmv aac restrictedformats restricted formats freeformats restricted realplayer multimedia flashplayer w32 codecs ogg flac video real mp4 m4a free formats ubuntu-restricted-extras asf codec 3gp kubuntu-restricted-extras bluray blueray | <reply> For multimedia issues, this page has useful information: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats - See also https://help.ubuntu.com/12.04/ubuntu-help/media.html - But please use free formats if you can: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/FreeFormats | Added by LjL Date: 2006-07-09 02:52:18 Last edited by IdleOne Date: 2012-09-06 20:31:53 Requested 17915 times |
language ohmy langauge ffs foad gtfo nsfw profanity swear swearing curse cursing cuss | <reply> Please avoid any language that may be considered offensive, including acronyms and obfuscation of such - also see https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IRC/Guidelines || The main channels are English only, for other languages, see https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IRC/ChannelList | Added by Seveas Date: 2006-07-02 10:45:17 Last edited by krytarik Date: 2016-11-24 04:47:22 Requested 21002 times |
ask help justask metaquestion problem questions question | <reply> Please don't ask to ask a question, simply ask the question (all on ONE line and in the channel, so that others can read and follow it easily). If anyone knows the answer they will most likely reply. :-) See also !patience | Added by Seveas Date: 2006-06-18 19:06:50 Last edited by knome Date: 2011-10-11 07:46:38 Requested 36213 times |
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