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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
build-dep builddep	a handy APT tool that will try to automatically install build (compile) dependencies for you. In the terminal: sudo apt-get build-dep package	Added by apokryphos Date: 2006-06-18 16:47:16 Requested 26 times
langpack	<deleted><reply>A recent update broke some KDE language packs, leaving the user unable to login. (http://launchpad.net/bugs/195647) This has now been fixed and an updated package is in the -updates repo. If you removed the packages with the interim fix you can reinstall them with: << sudo apt-get install language-pack-kde-en language-pack-kde-en-base >>	Added by jussi01 Date: 2008-02-26 19:26:10 Last edited by tsimpson Date: 2011-01-30 08:26:50 Requested 24 times
qtparted	<deleted><reply> QtParted is a !Qt/!KDE !GUI partitioning program. Use !Adept !KPackageKit or !Synaptic to install or type « sudo apt-get install qtparted » in a console. - QtParted is no longer available in Jaunty (9.04) and up, see !PartitionManager	Added by stdin Date: 2009-01-08 12:18:15 Last edited by genii-around Date: 2011-05-27 15:54:59 Requested 23 times
botsnack-#ubuntu-offtopic	<deleted><reply> Yum! Err, I mean, APT!	Added by Pici Date: 2009-06-19 14:00:19 Last edited by Pici Date: 2009-08-06 13:34:00 Requested 23 times
oneko	<deleted>the cat of cats, the loler with minions, the sudo apt-get installable one, the cat of our times, but not the cat of the command line!	Added by ompaul Date: 2007-09-03 23:17:33 Last edited by rww Date: 2011-01-23 04:44:11 Requested 20 times
apt-torrent	<reply> The idea for using BitTorrent for pushing out updates has been registered here: https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/apt-torrent	Added by bimberi Date: 2007-04-20 04:21:59 Requested 15 times
wink	a Tutorial and Presentation creation software, primarily aimed at creating tutorials on how to use software. Using Wink you can capture screenshots, add explanations boxes, buttons, titles etc and generate a highly effective tutorial for your users \|\| http://www.debugmode.com/wink/	Added by Hawkwind Date: 2006-10-07 19:33:39 Last edited by tsimpson Date: 2011-03-03 21:41:50 Requested 13 times
wajig	a simple tool for basic debian administration. you can handle apt commands, change alternatives defaults and handle service daemons via simple commands. wajig uses sudo every time. http://www.togaware.com/linux/survivor/Wajig_Overview.html	Added by Seveas Date: 2006-06-19 13:21:38 Requested 10 times
raptors	<deleted><reply>Not as big as you thought they were. But just as dangerous. "... clever girl..."	Added by Madpilot Date: 2009-09-19 07:04:37 Last edited by Pici Date: 2011-04-11 20:14:13 Requested 10 times
xubuntu-core core-#xubuntu	<reply> Xubuntu Core is a slimmed down version of Xubuntu that doesn't come with all the additional features of a full and modern desktop. To install: « sudo apt-get install xubuntu-core^ » (A xubuntu-core task is also available from the !minimal ISO)	Added by knome Date: 2015-07-08 00:51:08 Last edited by Unit193 Date: 2015-08-17 23:22:06 Requested 8 times
benchmark	<reply> Packages for bechmarking your system include bonnie++ (for drives), glmark2 (for 3D graphics), netperf (for networking), mbw (for memory) - For more, issue the !terminal command « apt-cache search benchmark » - See also !testing	Added by LjL Date: 2012-01-21 13:01:15 Last edited by LjL Date: 2012-01-21 13:05:51 Requested 7 times
standup-#lubuntu-devel	<reply> @tsimonq2 @lynorian @HMollerCl @aptghetto @teward001 @kc2bez @The_LoudSpeaker wxl[m] guiverc @N0um3n0 @leokolb @KGIII — It's 2100 UTC Thursday which means it's time for the Lubuntu Development standup meeting. Please announce yourself for roll call! Then, in order of announcement, post your items, and be sure to mention when you're done.	Added by wxl Date: 2019-05-02 21:36:34 Last edited by wxl Date: 2020-12-03 22:36:12 Requested 7 times
oneko-#ubuntu-offtopic	<reply> oneko is the cat of cats, the loler with minions, the sudo apt-get installable one, the cat of our times, but not the cat of the command line!	Added by rww Date: 2011-01-23 04:44:06 Requested 6 times
eduhardware eduhw	https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HowToCookEdubuntu/Chapters/HardwareRequirements	Added by bimberi Date: 2006-07-05 06:41:28 Requested 3 times
aptfix dpkgfix	<alias> aptlock	Added by LjL Date: 2007-02-01 18:43:04 Last edited by LjL Date: 2007-10-21 15:34:23 Requested 3 times
intelbrick	<deleted><reply> Concerned about Intrepid breaking Intel e1000e gigabit adaptors? See http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=5841972#post5841972 for a more realistic assessment.	Added by elky Date: 2008-09-23 21:25:48 Last edited by Pici Date: 2009-04-23 13:37:42 Requested 3 times
apt-get	<alias> apt	Added by apokryphos Date: 2006-06-19 23:43:24 Requested 2 times
mplayer-fonts	<reply> No fonts in mplayer? Try " sudo apt-get install mplayer-fonts " ( multiverse must be enabled see !repos ).	Added by gnomefreak Date: 2006-07-20 02:47:08 Requested 2 times
partialupgrade	<deleted><reply> Partial upgrades offered by update-manager, or excessive removals by "apt-get dist-upgrade" are often due to repository inconsistencies, the best fix is often to simply wait, see http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1751299 for more info.	Added by IdleOne Date: 2011-05-19 15:13:08 Last edited by Pici Date: 2011-05-19 15:31:09 Requested 2 times
laptops	<alias>laptop	Added by Pici Date: 2008-07-30 22:25:22 Requested 1 times
captive	<alias> fuse	Added by Seveas Date: 2006-06-19 13:53:25 Requested 0 times
apt-proxy	<alias> aptproxy	Added by bimberi Date: 2006-10-27 04:06:39 Requested 0 times
notebook	<alias> laptop	Added by apokryphos Date: 2006-11-28 16:44:42 Requested 0 times
dpkg fix crash	<alias> aptlock	Added by fdoving Date: 2006-12-17 16:30:49 Last edited by LjL Date: 2007-10-21 15:33:59 Requested 0 times
dpkg crash fix	<alias> aptlock	Added by fdoving Date: 2006-12-17 16:31:05 Last edited by LjL Date: 2007-10-21 15:34:09 Requested 0 times
apt-fix	<alias> aptlock	Added by Jucato Date: 2007-10-21 15:27:54 Last edited by LjL Date: 2007-10-21 15:34:50 Requested 0 times
touchpad	<alias> synaptics	Added by Tm_T Date: 2007-11-16 06:15:19 Requested 0 times
fixapt	<alias>aptlock	Added by jussi01 Date: 2008-07-02 15:22:59 Requested 0 times
dpkgfix fixdpkg	<alias> aptfix	Added by tsimpson Date: 2009-12-15 18:21:12 Requested 0 times
dpkglock	<alias> aptlock	Added by Jordan_U Date: 2011-05-30 22:37:37 Requested 0 times
kde-#ubuntu-fi	<reply> KDE (http://kde.org) on avoin yhteisö, joka luo ja ylläpitää ohjelmistoja sisältäen muunmuassa Plasma-työpöydän. Asentaaksesi Ubuntuun: « sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop », tai katso https://help.ubuntu.com/community/InstallingKDE - Lisätietoa löytyy osoitteesta http://kubuntu.org	Added by Tm_T Date: 2012-07-03 16:20:28 Last edited by dax Date: 2017-10-30 06:54:22 Requested 0 times
apt-lock	<alias> aptlock	Added by IdleOne Date: 2016-03-20 09:02:23 Requested 0 times