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| ubotu yourself bot usage factoid brain add help me syntax factoids everything me ubottu bots fact triggers trigger | <reply> Hi! I'm $chan's favorite infobot. You can search my brain at https://ubottu.com/f…ctoids.cgi | General info and channels at https://wiki.ubuntu.…m/IRC/Bots | Make a clone of me, see !botclone | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-19 12:15:56 Last edited by krytarik Last modified: 2016-11-26 07:25:56 Requested 18650 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 |
| 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 13967 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 |
| enter oneline | <reply> Please try and keep as much of your info as possible on ONE line - easier to follow for everyone. | apokryphos Added on: 2006-06-18 16:56:19 Last edited by krytarik Last modified: 2016-11-28 00:32:21 Requested 10794 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 |
| 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 5983 times |
| samba swat smb | <reply> Samba is the way to cooperate with Windows environments. Links with more info: https://wiki.ubuntu.…ermanently and https://help.ubuntu.…samba.html | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-19 13:57:50 Last edited by knome Last modified: 2015-07-27 16:34:16 Requested 5777 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 5273 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 4561 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 |
| 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 3700 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 3297 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 |
| 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 2135 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 1964 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 |
| xubuntu | <reply> Xubuntu is Ubuntu with !Xfce as the desktop environment. More info at https://xubuntu.org/ - To install the Xubuntu environment from Ubuntu: « sudo apt-get install xubuntu-desktop^ » - Join #xubuntu for support - See also: !xubuntu-channels | gnomefreak Added on: 2006-06-29 03:00:45 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2017-10-23 18:43:44 Requested 1854 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 1838 times |
| rar unrar | a non-free archive format created by Rarsoft. For instructions on accessing .rar files through the Archive Manager view https://help.ubuntu.…mpression. There is a free (as in speech) unrar utility as well, see !info unrar-free | Spec Added on: 2006-07-31 22:11:25 Never edited Requested 1711 times |
| releases timetable release timebasedreleases | <reply> Ubuntu releases a new version every 6 months. Each version is supported for 9 months (non-LTS) or 5 years (LTS). More info at https://wiki.ubuntu.…m/Releases and https://wiki.ubuntu.…edReleases | Hobbsee Added on: 2006-06-24 13:01:25 Last edited by krytarik Last modified: 2016-11-26 22:46:21 Requested 1687 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 1650 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 |
| uefi efi | <reply> UEFI is a specification that defines a software interface between an operating system and platform firmware. It is meant as a replacement for the BIOS. For information on how to set up and install Ubuntu and its derivatives on UEFI machines please read https://help.ubuntu.…unity/UEFI | IdleOne Added on: 2012-12-19 19:32:00 Last edited by IdleOne Last modified: 2014-01-02 01:01:53 Requested 1579 times |
| packaging packaging guide packagingguide package guide packguide newpackage candidates | <reply> The packaging guide is at http://packaging.ubu….com/html/ - See https://wiki.ubuntu.…ewPackages for information on getting a package integrated into Ubuntu - Other developer resources are at https://wiki.ubuntu.…evelopment - See also !backports and !sponsoring | apokryphos Added on: 2006-06-18 21:09:05 Last edited by genii Last modified: 2014-12-23 17:54:58 Requested 1568 times |
| startup session | <reply> To add programs to start up when you log into your Gnome session go to System>Preferences>Sessions and use the Startup Programs tab. For more information, see https://help.ubuntu.…ionStartup - See !boot for starting non-interactive programs at boot | gnomefreak Added on: 2006-06-21 03:02:52 Last edited by LjL Last modified: 2007-06-01 18:39:55 Requested 1510 times |
| upstart inittab | <reply> Upstart is meant to replace the old Sys V Init system with an event-driven init model. For more information please see: http://upstart.ubuntu.com/ | Hawkwind Added on: 2006-10-09 00:30:14 Never edited Requested 1483 times |
| phone nexus7 tablet touch phablet ubuntu-touch | <reply> Information about the Ubuntu Touch platform for Phone and Tablet is available here https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch . Support and discussion in #ubuntu-touch | IdleOne Added on: 2013-01-02 19:42:52 Last edited by rww Last modified: 2014-05-02 05:14:32 Requested 1247 times |
| kubuntu | <reply> Kubuntu is the Ubuntu flavour using KDE Software and the KDE Plasma Workspaces. See https://kubuntu.org for more information - For support join #kubuntu - See also !kde | gnomefreak Added on: 2006-08-02 23:45:20 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2017-10-22 21:35:42 Requested 1198 times |
| nfs | the network file system. See https://help.ubuntu.…UpNFSHowTo for information on installing and configuring NFS. | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-18 00:41:51 Never edited Requested 1171 times |
| swap | used to move unused programs and data out of main memory to make your system faster. It can also be used as extra memory if you don't have enough. See https://help.ubuntu.…ty/SwapFaq for more info | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-18 18:02:26 Never edited Requested 1124 times |
| dualhead dual-head dual head dualmonitor dual monitors | <reply> Information about dual-head on linux can be found on http://wiki.linuxque…i/DualHead - See also !Xinerama | Seveas Added on: 2006-12-01 23:30:58 Never edited Requested 1051 times |
| linux | <reply> Linux is the kernel (core) of the Ubuntu operating system. Many operating systems use Linux as a kernel. For more information on Linux in general, visit http://en.wikipedia.…wiki/Linux | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-18 16:35:48 Last edited by jrib Last modified: 2009-11-15 15:39:12 Requested 1040 times |
| fsck | the FileSystem ChecKer, which runs automatically when you boot if you didn't shutdown cleanly. Type "man fsck" for information on running it manually. The command "sudo touch /forcefsck && sudo shutdown -r now" will force a reboot and a filesystem check; "sudo touch /fastboot" will skip a filesystem check at next reboot | LjL Added on: 2006-12-13 20:01:03 Last edited by tsimpson Last modified: 2011-05-04 07:55:19 Requested 1033 times |
| purge-ppa | <reply>To disable a PPA from your sources and revert your packages back to default Ubuntu packages, install ppa-purge and use the command: « sudo ppa-purge ppa:<repository-name>/<subdirectory> » – For more information, see http://www.webupd8.o…mmand.html | Tm_T Added on: 2011-06-14 07:13:09 Last edited by Tm_T Last modified: 2011-06-14 07:19:19 Requested 1024 times |
| vpn | <reply> For more information on vpn please refer to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/VPN | gnomefreak Added on: 2006-06-21 03:04:08 Last edited by genii Last modified: 2010-01-26 19:59:35 Requested 956 times |
| ipv6 ipv6disable | <reply> For an introduction to IPv6 and information on tunneling IPv6 through IPv4 connections, see https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IPv6 | To disable IPv6 see https://help.ubuntu.…owIPv6IPv4 | apokryphos Added on: 2006-06-18 21:06:12 Last edited by stdin Last modified: 2009-01-07 13:09:43 Requested 936 times |
| precise pangolin 12.04 | <reply> Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin) was the sixteenth release of Ubuntu. !End-of-life was April 28th 2017. See https://lists.ubuntu…03833.html for more information | Pici Added on: 2011-10-05 19:38:43 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2017-05-01 19:30:47 Requested 918 times |
| shortcuts keytouch mediakeys shortcut keyboard shortcuts keys hotkeys hotkey | <reply> Keyboard shortcuts can be set in System -> Preferences -> Keyboard Shortcuts. If your multimedia keys don't work with that, try the 'keytouch' package, explained at http://keytouch.sour…forge.net/ - See !Keyboard for changing layouts. A list of keyboard shortcuts for Unity is available at http://www.informit.…p;seqNum=3 | LjL Added on: 2006-12-10 21:23:38 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2016-03-30 15:24:04 Requested 883 times |
| aptitude | <deleted><reply> aptitude is another terminal-based front-end to APT. You may encounter multiarch problems on non-updated 12.04 installs, see http://pad.lv/831768 for more information. | bimberi Added on: 2006-07-07 08:24:14 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2017-05-01 19:31:23 Requested 879 times |
| freenx nx | <reply> FreeNX is advanced remote desktop technology. For more information and install instructions, see https://help.ubuntu.…ity/FreeNX | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-18 00:42:35 Never edited Requested 819 times |
| opera | <reply>Opera is an advanced, fast and free (as in beer) web browser. It is packaged for easy installation into Ubuntu. More information at https://help.ubuntu.…eraBrowser | gnomefreak Added on: 2006-08-03 14:34:26 Last edited by Madpilot Last modified: 2009-10-02 05:58:23 Requested 800 times |
| member newmember | <reply> Ubuntu Membership means recognition of a significant and sustained contribution to Ubuntu and the Ubuntu community. For more info see https://wiki.ubuntu.…Membership | Seveas Added on: 2006-06-17 22:59:31 Last edited by Pici Last modified: 2011-03-03 21:05:04 Requested 800 times |
| nox text | <reply> To start your system in text-only mode append 'text' (without the quotes) to the kernel line in the grub menu. You can access the grub menu by pressing Esc (Grub legacy) or Shift (Grub2) during boot. For more info see https://help.ubuntu.…ext%20Mode | tsimpson Added on: 2010-07-04 16:51:35 Last edited by nhandler Last modified: 2010-07-15 19:18:33 Requested 779 times |
| controls | <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 | tsimpson Added on: 2010-04-04 01:47:17 Last edited by Myrtti Last modified: 2011-10-31 20:07:25 Requested 777 times |
| time ntp | <reply> Information about using and setting your computer's clock on Ubuntu can be found at https://help.ubuntu.…UbuntuTime - See https://help.ubuntu.…e/NTP.html for information on usage of the Network Time Protocol (NTP) | LjL Added on: 2007-12-11 16:11:33 Last edited by knome Last modified: 2015-07-27 16:41:04 Requested 772 times |
| pulseaudio pulse | <reply> PulseAudio is a sound server intended as a drop-in replacement for !ESD - See https://wiki.ubuntu.…PulseAudio for information and installation instructions | LjL Added on: 2008-02-19 03:58:10 Never edited Requested 767 times |
| unity | <reply> Unity is a graphical shell for the GNOME desktop environment. Ubuntu used it by default from 11.04 to 17.04. For more information, see https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Unity | Pici Added on: 2010-10-28 13:43:01 Last edited by dax Last modified: 2017-10-28 06:50:19 Requested 760 times |
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