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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
server ubuntu-server <reply> Ubuntu Server Edition is a release of Ubuntu designed especially for server environments, including a server specific !kernel and no !GUI. The install CD contains many server applications. Current !LTS version is !$curLTS ($curLTSLong $curLTSNum) - More info: http://www.ubuntu.co…veredition - Guide: https://help.ubuntu.…erverguide - Support in #ubuntu-server Seveas
Added on: 2006-06-19 08:25:07
Last edited by knome
Last modified: 2015-07-27 16:39:57
Requested 1632 times
hostname <reply>Use hostname <somehostname> to set the hostname, or to do it permanently: edit /etc/hosts to include BOTH the old and new hostname and then change /etc/hostname to the new one. WARNING! Make sure that your current hostname and /etc/hosts match, otherwise sudo may not work properly. Seveas
Added on: 2006-06-19 14:52:04
Last edited by rww
Last modified: 2011-01-24 05:15:07
Requested 1160 times
adept <deleted><reply> Adept is the package manager for Kubuntu versions 9.04 and earlier. Howto: https://wiki.ubuntu.…AdeptHowto See !muon for the current Kubuntu package manager. Seveas
Added on: 2006-06-18 16:00:12
Last edited by tsimpson
Last modified: 2014-05-09 15:00:32
Requested 499 times
gnash <reply> Gnash is an open-source Flash replacement. It is still beta software. For current status or for more info http://www.gnu.org/s…are/gnash/ nalioth
Added on: 2006-12-24 19:11:58
Last edited by pangolin
Last modified: 2012-02-09 18:09:58
Requested 483 times
daily dailybuild daily build <reply>Daily builds of the CD images of the current development version of Ubuntu are available at http://cdimage.ubunt…e/current/ Seveas
Added on: 2006-06-18 16:33:22
Last edited by IdleOne
Last modified: 2012-10-13 23:16:25
Requested 409 times
slow <reply>The Ubuntu repositories and ISO mirrors are currently under heavy load. Please consider using !torrents to download ISO images, and be patient with APT updates. Also, try changing !mirrors LjL
Added on: 2007-04-20 00:05:06
Last edited by mneptok
Last modified: 2009-10-03 18:35:39
Requested 399 times
e enlightenment e17 <reply> Enlightenment (or "E") is a window manager for X, providing a useful, and good looking graphical shell in which to work. E17 is the current version. Seveas
Added on: 2006-06-19 14:00:18
Last edited by Flannel
Last modified: 2014-09-12 17:57:47
Requested 377 times
ghost ircghost <reply> If you own an IRC nick that is currently being used, you can make it change nicks by typing: /msg nickserv release <nick> <password> | If you have a dead (ghost) connection, you can make it quit by typing: /msg nickserv ghost <nick> <password> | further help in #freenode Seveas
Added on: 2006-06-19 08:42:30
Last edited by Pici
Last modified: 2009-10-13 14:53:01
Requested 314 times
xenial xerus 16.04 <reply> Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus) is the current LTS release of Ubuntu. Download at http://www.ubuntu.com/download - Read the release notes at https://ubottu.com/y/xenial Pici
Added on: 2015-10-21 20:56:55
Last edited by dax
Last modified: 2017-10-30 07:03:36
Requested 270 times
shockwave currently only available for Windows. To run it under !Wine, see https://help.ubuntu.…/Shockwave Hobbsee
Added on: 2006-06-20 06:42:24
Last edited by tsimpson
Last modified: 2011-03-03 21:40:07
Requested 211 times
nouveau an open-source nvidia driver included by default since Ubuntu 10.04. Currently, 3D rendering is only partially supported. More information can be found at http://nouveau.freed….org/wiki/ | See !nvidia for the closed-source Nvidia driver. Hobbsee
Added on: 2007-08-09 09:03:42
Last edited by rww
Last modified: 2011-05-23 22:49:26
Requested 151 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/ Seveas
Added on: 2006-06-19 11:18:51
Last edited by dax
Last modified: 2016-03-31 15:36:43
Requested 114 times
binarydriver-#ubuntu+1 <deleted><reply> For Ati/NVidia/Matrox video cards, see https://help.ubuntu.…riverHowto | The ATI and nVidia binary drivers may not currently be installable. stdin
Added on: 2008-10-03 10:02:27
Last edited by tsimpson
Last modified: 2012-04-26 17:51:59
Requested 95 times
freespeech free speech freedomofspeech freedom of speech <reply> Please don't pepper the channel with cries of buzzwords like "free speech!", especially when you don't know what they mean or if they're applicable to the current situation. tonyyarusso
Added on: 2008-01-01 20:07:55
Last edited by dax
Last modified: 2016-03-31 15:45:40
Requested 86 times
ff3 <deleted><reply> Firefox 3 Final is currently in the Hardy package repositories. For best results, do not install via archives downloaded from mozilla.com. Pici
Added on: 2008-06-17 22:06:12
Last edited by Pici
Last modified: 2009-06-30 17:20:17
Requested 65 times
artful aardvark 17.10 <reply> Ubuntu 17.10 (Artful Aardvark) is the current release of Ubuntu. Download at http://www.ubuntu.com/download - Release Notes: https://ubottu.com/y/artful Pici
Added on: 2017-04-20 18:18:35
Last edited by Pici
Last modified: 2017-10-19 14:25:00
Requested 64 times
hungover hangover <deleted><reply> The Release Managers are currently hungover, and wont be releasing jaunty today. No jaunty for you! NOT YOURS!!! Hobbsee
Added on: 2007-10-18 06:40:58
Last edited by genii-around
Last modified: 2011-05-26 16:57:53
Requested 45 times
ff3rc <deleted><reply> The Firefox 3 RC package is not currently available as most of the Ubuntu-mozilla team are at the Ubuntu Developer Summit. Thanks for your patience. Pici
Added on: 2008-05-20 04:48:33
Last edited by rww
Last modified: 2011-08-17 00:04:24
Requested 39 times
shellshock <reply> Ubuntu has released security updates for both recent bash vulnerabilities for all currently-supported versions of Ubuntu. Use your preferred package manager to apply all pending updates. See http://www.ubuntu.co…sn-2362-1/ , http://www.ubuntu.co…sn-2363-1/ , and http://www.ubuntu.co…sn-2363-2/ for more information. knome
Added on: 2014-09-25 20:17:17
Last edited by rww
Last modified: 2014-09-26 15:51:28
Requested 37 times
muon <reply> Muon is the current Kubuntu package manager. Please see http://jontheechidna…e-manager/ for an overview genii-around
Added on: 2011-07-08 15:24:38
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Requested 37 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
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
edubuntuhandbook <deleted><reply> The Edubuntu Handbook is currently work-in-progress and can be browsed via http://doc.ubuntu.co…andbook/C/ bimberi
Added on: 2007-05-09 05:47:22
Last edited by rww
Last modified: 2015-03-13 05:57:25
Requested 29 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.ivankamaj…com/?p=281 tsimpson
Added on: 2009-12-01 08:01:51
Last edited by dax
Last modified: 2016-03-31 15:52:28
Requested 28 times
lts-#xubuntu <reply> LTS means Long Term Support. LTS versions of Xubuntu will be supported for 3 years. The current LTS version is !$curLTS ($curLTSLong $curLTSNum) knome
Added on: 2012-09-02 01:16:07
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Requested 25 times
daily-#xubuntu <reply>Daily builds of the CD images for the current development version of Xubuntu are available at http://cdimage.ubunt…e/current/ Pici
Added on: 2011-08-11 18:08:51
Last edited by IdleOne
Last modified: 2013-03-07 04:57:32
Requested 17 times
plasma5 <reply> Kubuntu Plasma 5 is a tech preview. To test it out, see http://cdimage.ubunt…e/current/ . If you find a bug, you can also check it with kubuntu-ci images for latest builds. rww
Added on: 2014-10-24 19:39:39
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Requested 15 times
badlock <reply> The samba fixes for the badlock vulnerability are currently being tested. For more info see http://badlock.org and https://ubottu.com/y/badlock/ Pici
Added on: 2016-04-12 17:47:21
Last edited by Pici
Last modified: 2016-04-12 19:53:25
Requested 12 times
livepatch <reply> Canonical Livepatch is a service offered by Canonical for 64 bit 16.04 installs that modifies the currently running kernel for updates without the need to restart. More information can be found at https://ubottu.com/y/livepatch and https://www.ubuntu.c…/livepatch Pici
Added on: 2016-10-28 15:56:01
Last edited by dax
Last modified: 2017-10-30 07:03:57
Requested 11 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.ne…/testdrive jpds
Added on: 2010-01-07 17:01:23
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Requested 10 times
nbs <reply> Some packages are no longer built from source as a result of various transitions. The reverse dependencies of these packages require an update. The current tracking list is available from http://people.ubuntu…chive/NBS/ Pici
Added on: 2007-11-26 17:30:44
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lpstatus <reply> If PPAs or other Launchpad services seem unavailable, please check https://twitter.com/…hpadstatus to see if there is a current issue which is already known genii
Added on: 2014-06-15 03:24:33
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skypefail <deleted><reply> Skype are currently having issues with connection problems and are working on a fix. A temporary fix can be found at https://support.skyp…kype-today Pici
Added on: 2011-05-26 14:12:14
Last edited by IdleOne
Last modified: 2012-10-14 19:50:43
Requested 7 times
downtime <deleted><reply> Canonical is currently moving some servers, there will be downtime throughout this weekend. See http://fridge.ubuntu…ouncement/ elky
Added on: 2012-08-18 11:31:23
Last edited by AlanBell
Last modified: 2012-09-08 12:56:11
Requested 6 times
daily-#kubuntu <reply> Daily builds of the images of the current development version of Kubuntu can be found at http://cdimage.ubunt…e/current/ genii
Added on: 2016-02-08 20:32:42
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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.…om/Artwork Madpilot
Added on: 2009-11-26 10:16:03
Last edited by dax
Last modified: 2017-10-30 06:45:48
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standards <reply> The current Debian packaging standards version is 3.7.2.2 as of 2006-10-02. somerville32
Added on: 2006-12-16 21:31:25
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kernel-source <reply> You can access all the kernels for previous and current development releases at http://kernel.ubuntu.com/git. There are repositories for each supported release under ubuntu/ubuntu-<release>.git - For more details see: https://wiki.ubuntu.…SourceCode apokryphos
Added on: 2006-06-18 22:02:30
Last edited by Pici
Last modified: 2011-07-07 13:18:49
Requested 3 times
ubottu: no, nouveau <deleted>an open-source nvidia driver included by default in 10.04. Currently 3D rendering is unsupported. More information can be found in http://nouveau.freed….org/wiki/ - See also !nvidia Tm_T
Added on: 2010-05-03 16:27:51
Last edited by Tm_T
Last modified: 2010-05-03 16:28:36
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downtime is canonical <deleted>currently moving some servers, there will be downtime throughout this weekend. See http://fridge.ubuntu…ouncement/ elky
Added on: 2012-08-18 11:30:32
Last edited by elky
Last modified: 2012-08-18 11:34:50
Requested 0 times
eucalyptus <reply> Eucalyptus is the basis of Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud, which was used in Ubuntu prior to 11.10. See https://help.ubuntu.…munity/UEC for more information, and !cloud for the current Ubuntu cloud solution. elky
Added on: 2011-01-03 04:00:20
Last edited by rww
Last modified: 2014-01-26 20:22:03
Requested 0 times
reply> the edubuntu handbook <deleted>currently a work-in-progress and can be browsed via http://doc.ubuntu.co…andbook/C/ elky_work
Added on: 2008-09-19 03:37:00
Last edited by Pici
Last modified: 2009-05-05 19:07:37
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