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| 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 | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-18 19:06:50 Last edited by knome Last modified: 2011-10-11 07:46:38 Requested 34854 times |
| language ohmy langauge english 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.…Guidelines || The main channels are English only, for other languages, see https://wiki.ubuntu.…hannelList | Seveas Added on: 2006-07-02 10:45:17 Last edited by krytarik Last modified: 2016-11-24 04:47:22 Requested 20635 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.…tedFormats - See also https://help.ubuntu.…media.html - But please use free formats if you can: https://help.ubuntu.…reeFormats | LjL Added on: 2006-07-09 02:52:18 Last edited by IdleOne Last modified: 2012-09-06 20:31:53 Requested 17889 times |
| binarydriver nvidia binarydrivers binarydrivershowto gatos nv | <reply> For nvidia and matrox graphics cards, see https://help.ubuntu.…riverHowto . For AMD/ATI graphics cards, see « /msg ubottu ati » and « /msg ubottu fglrxmissing » | Seveas Added on: 2006-07-16 15:07:36 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2016-08-07 22:03:20 Requested 16380 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.…estoreGrub - For more information and troubleshooting for GRUB2 please refer to https://help.ubuntu.…nity/Grub2 | Madpilot Added on: 2006-06-22 09:44:20 Last edited by genii-around Last modified: 2013-02-23 17:22:10 Requested 13966 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.…y/WifiDocs | Seveas Added on: 2006-07-25 23:42:07 Last edited by jussi01 Last modified: 2009-07-01 06:16:56 Requested 12410 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.…y/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.psychocat…tu/fixsudo | LjL Added on: 2006-06-25 16:49:59 Last edited by knome Last modified: 2015-06-25 22:59:22 Requested 7722 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.…heTerminal | Madpilot Added on: 2006-06-24 13:07:53 Last edited by SonikkuAmerica Last modified: 2016-10-09 03:01:48 Requested 6831 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.…unity/Java about how to install one of three current implementations. | Seveas Added on: 2006-07-29 02:26:41 Last edited by LjL Last modified: 2011-10-25 20:18:22 Requested 6425 times |
| register nickserv | <reply> For information on registering your IRC nick, see https://help.ubuntu.…gistration - For any further help, ask in #freenode. | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-17 23:19:45 Last edited by krytarik Last modified: 2016-11-25 04:08:57 Requested 5978 times |
| wine winehq | <reply> WINE is a compatibility layer for running Windows programs on GNU/Linux - More information: https://help.ubuntu.…unity/Wine - Search the !AppDB for application compatibility ratings - Join #winehq for application help - See !virtualizers for running Windows (or another OS) inside Ubuntu | Madpilot Added on: 2006-06-24 13:08:54 Last edited by tsimpson Last modified: 2009-03-29 06:57:20 Requested 5398 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 ». | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-18 02:32:32 Last edited by m4v Last modified: 2013-02-28 16:50:30 Requested 5272 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. | LjL Added on: 2006-07-21 01:18:13 Last edited by knome Last modified: 2014-03-19 19:23:35 Requested 5121 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.…heMySQLPHP - See also the Server CD installation process. | Madpilot Added on: 2006-06-24 13:06:23 Last edited by AlanBell Last modified: 2012-11-25 22:16:03 Requested 5082 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.…positories - See https://wiki.ubuntu.…dedSources for the recommended way to set up your repositories. | Madpilot Added on: 2006-06-24 12:34:35 Last edited by IdleOne Last modified: 2013-03-23 02:49:24 Requested 4560 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.co…tu/conduct | For information on how to electronically sign the CoC, see https://help.ubuntu.…eofConduct | Watch http://static.screen…ingCoC.ogv | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-17 23:25:29 Last edited by rww Last modified: 2014-03-19 19:54:59 Requested 4164 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.…layingDVDs | For information on the legalities involved, see the "DVD" section of https://help.ubuntu.…reeFormats | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-17 22:19:35 Last edited by tsimpson Last modified: 2010-12-16 04:34:19 Requested 4104 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.…munity/UFW | GUI frontends such as gufw and ufw-kde also exist. | An alternative to ufw is the 'iptables' command - See https://help.ubuntu.…ablesHowTo | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-18 19:46:03 Last edited by tsimpson Last modified: 2014-08-08 13:44:58 Requested 4091 times |
| ntfs windowsdrives fat32 nfts | <reply> To view your Windows/Mac partitions see https://help.ubuntu.…Partitions - For write access, see !NTFS-3g or !FUSE | apokryphos Added on: 2006-06-18 00:07:26 Last edited by jpds Last modified: 2008-07-20 19:38:37 Requested 3908 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 | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-19 10:40:14 Last edited by PriceChild Last modified: 2007-05-27 21:37:21 Requested 3813 times |
| usb unetbootin liveusb persistant persistent | <reply> For information about installing Ubuntu from USB flash drives, see https://help.ubuntu.…omUSBStick - For a persistent live USB install, see: https://wiki.ubuntu.…Persistent | Pici Added on: 2007-12-19 14:05:13 Last edited by Pici Last modified: 2008-02-05 19:10:19 Requested 3697 times |
| bugs bug 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.…ortingBugs for other ways to report bugs. | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-17 23:25:05 Last edited by Unit193 Last modified: 2016-06-24 20:02:48 Requested 3666 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 !freenode Policy and the !CodeOfConduct | LjL Added on: 2006-12-21 03:36:09 Last edited by rww Last modified: 2014-01-18 05:04:06 Requested 3417 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.…stallation for documentation. Problems during install? See https://wiki.ubuntu.…emsInstall - Don't want to use a CD? See http://tinyurl.com/3exghs - See also !automate | LjL Added on: 2006-06-26 00:19:47 Last edited by tsimpson Last modified: 2009-11-08 00:54:23 Requested 3327 times |
| eol endoflife end-of-life eolupgrades eolupgrade | <reply> End-Of-Life is the time when security updates and support for an Ubuntu release stop, see https://wiki.ubuntu.…m/Releases for more information. Looking to upgrade from an EOL release? See https://help.ubuntu.…OLUpgrades | Seveas Added on: 2006-09-18 04:08:52 Last edited by Pici Last modified: 2010-09-03 14:47:54 Requested 3295 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.livejou…77440.html and « /msg $nick WorksForMe » | gnomefreak Added on: 2006-07-02 04:29:31 Last edited by m4v Last modified: 2013-02-28 16:49:40 Requested 3213 times |
| dualboot dual boot dual-boot | <reply> Dual boot instructions: x86/AMD64: https://help.ubuntu.…ot/Windows - Macs: https://help.ubuntu.…MacBookPro https://help.ubuntu.…CsDualBoot | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-19 14:50:22 Last edited by nhandler Last modified: 2011-02-13 06:21:17 Requested 2996 times |
| ntfs-3g ntfs3g | a Linux driver which allows read/write access to NTFS partitions. Installation instructions at https://help.ubuntu.…Partitions | Seveas Added on: 2006-08-11 19:48:36 Last edited by Seveas Last modified: 2007-04-21 09:57:49 Requested 2797 times |
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<reply> The Ubuntu channels can only provide support for Ubuntu and its official flavors, since other distributions and derivatives have repository and software changes. So please use their dedicated support venues, for example: Linux Mint (#linuxmint-help on irc.spotchat.org), Kali Linux (#kali-linux), and LXLE (#lxle) | LjL Added on: 2008-01-24 22:57:06 Last edited by kryten Last modified: 2017-04-07 20:34:03 Requested 2715 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. | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-17 23:41:45 Last edited by LjL Last modified: 2008-01-23 02:52:56 Requested 2690 times |
| appdb | <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 | Seveas Added on: 2006-07-01 15:20:15 Last edited by Pici Last modified: 2008-10-15 14:44:19 Requested 2633 times |
| minimal mini mini.iso miniiso minimalcd | <reply> The Minimal CD image is very small in size, and it downloads most packages from the Internet during installation, allowing you to select only those you want. The installer is text based (rather than graphical as used on the Desktop DVD). See https://help.ubuntu.…/MinimalCD | LjL Added on: 2006-12-15 03:19:53 Last edited by IdleOne Last modified: 2013-05-23 20:33:55 Requested 2530 times |
| raid lvm fakeraid | <reply> Tips and tricks for RAID and LVM can be found on https://help.ubuntu.…ftwareRAID and http://www.tldp.org/…/LVM-HOWTO - For software RAID, see https://help.ubuntu.…eRaidHowto | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-19 14:56:48 Last edited by tsimpson Last modified: 2009-04-27 08:47:40 Requested 2406 times |
| mint mintsupport linuxmint | <alias> derivatives | LjL Added on: 2008-01-24 22:57:27 Last edited by kryten Last modified: 2017-04-07 20:34:03 Requested 2374 times |
| games nexuiz wow warcraft et fun doom doom3 | <reply> Information about games on Ubuntu can be found at https://help.ubuntu.…nity/Games and http://www.icculus.o…melist.php and http://www.penguspy.com/ | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-19 14:02:03 Last edited by Pici Last modified: 2010-11-28 15:38:44 Requested 2320 times |
| u ur 4 y shorthand | <reply> Shortened English is difficult for some non-native English speakers to read. Please use full words instead. Thanks! | Seveas Added on: 2006-08-25 18:09:14 Last edited by rww Last modified: 2014-03-19 19:39:29 Requested 2143 times |
| lts | <reply> LTS means Long Term Support. LTS versions are supported for 5 years on the desktop and server. The latest LTS version of Ubuntu is !$curLTS ($curLTSLong $curLTSNum). Ubuntu !flavors may have different support durations, check their release notes for information. | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-17 23:13:48 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2017-05-01 19:28:52 Requested 2133 times |
| gksudo gksu | <reply> If you need to run graphical applications as root, use « gksudo », as it will set up the environment more appropriately. Never just use "sudo"! (See http://psychocats.ne…phicalsudo to know why) | apokryphos Added on: 2006-06-18 15:46:23 Last edited by LjL Last modified: 2007-11-01 03:15:12 Requested 2008 times |
| kde | <reply> KDE (http://kde.org) is an open community that creates and maintains software including the Plasma desktop. To install from Ubuntu: « sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop », or see https://help.ubuntu.…tallingKDE . See http://kubuntu.org for more information. | apokryphos Added on: 2006-06-18 02:32:36 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2017-10-30 06:53:08 Requested 1964 times |
| ipod iphone | <reply> For information on how to sync and add tracks to your iPod, see the guide at https://help.ubuntu.…/IPodHowto - For the iPhone and the iPod Touch, see https://help.ubuntu.…ces/iPhone - See !RockBox for information on liberating your iPod | Madpilot Added on: 2006-08-08 05:27:49 Last edited by LjL Last modified: 2009-03-26 03:03:20 Requested 1963 times |
| ccsm | <reply> To enable advanced customization of desktop effects in Ubuntu: install 'compizconfig-settings-manager' (or 'simple-ccsm' for pre-Oneiric). If you install the latter, a new option will appear in your appearance properties - See also !compiz - Help in #compiz | Pici Added on: 2007-10-17 19:28:01 Last edited by Pici Last modified: 2011-10-28 13:52:07 Requested 1918 times |
| flashissues | <deleted><reply> The Flash plugin installation has been broken for some time. A fix has been released now. If the update fails to install Flash, try « sudo apt-get --purge remove flashplugin-nonfree ; sudo apt-get install flashplugin-nonfree » | Mez Added on: 2007-12-12 14:23:16 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2016-03-30 18:36:02 Requested 1911 times |
| font | <reply>Font installation basics here: https://help.ubuntu.…stallHowto - No fonts in Flash? Install "msttcorefonts" (from !Multiverse), "gsfonts", and "gsfonts-x11". For the official ubuntu font, see: http://font.ubuntu.com/ | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-18 19:49:12 Last edited by jussi Last modified: 2011-09-07 10:47:42 Requested 1843 times |
| elaborate error details | <reply> Please elaborate; your question or issue may not seem clear or detailed enough for people to help you. Please give more detailed information; for example, we might need errors, steps, relevant configuration files, Ubuntu version, and hardware information. Use a !pastebin to avoid flooding the channel. | somerville32 Added on: 2006-12-14 20:17:34 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2016-05-09 17:43:50 Requested 1837 times |
| vmware | <reply> VMWare is not available in the Ubuntu repositories. Consider using !QEmu or !VirtualBox as alternatives. Instructions for installing VMWare manually are at https://help.ubuntu.…ity/VMware | LjL Added on: 2006-06-22 03:31:26 Last edited by LjL Last modified: 2008-11-12 12:57:43 Requested 1740 times |
| patience | <alias> repeat | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-18 15:48:16 Last edited by knome Last modified: 2014-03-19 19:58:51 Requested 1719 times |
| webmin | no longer supported in Debian and Ubuntu. It is not compatible with the way that Ubuntu packages handle configuration files, and is likely to cause unexpected issues with your system. | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-18 19:18:33 Last edited by tsimpson Last modified: 2011-03-03 21:32:45 Requested 1714 times |
| files dirs file fhs hier fsh | <reply> An explanation of how files and directories are organized on Ubuntu, and how they can be manipulated, can be found at https://help.ubuntu.…eeOverview see also: man hier | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-19 23:17:27 Last edited by Pici Last modified: 2010-02-05 20:56:11 Requested 1702 times |
| backports backport | <reply> If new updated Ubuntu packages are built for an application, then they may go into Ubuntu Backports. See https://help.ubuntu.…uBackports - See also !packaging | apokryphos Added on: 2006-06-19 11:41:17 Last edited by Hobbsee Last modified: 2007-12-19 05:29:59 Requested 1669 times |
| topic | <reply> Please read the channel topic whenever you enter, as it contains important information. To view it at any time after joining, simply type /topic | Seveas Added on: 2006-10-22 18:02:36 Never edited Requested 1649 times |
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