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what are the different kinds of ways to remotely access a computer with a fresh install of ubuntu?	you can install several things however.
how do you do that?	yes i just don't rem the command though
when trying to install a tar.gz file i always get stuck on the './configure' step... i feel like im missing something obvious... do i need to write something before the ./configure?	if you dont know what ./configure is doing you need to do some more research and understand the implications of compiling from source -- ie. you will not get security updates
hi, im trying to run a java program with java program.jar but i get this error http://dpaste.com/437827/	i think the correct way is 'java -jar program.jar'
i just switched over from fedora. how do i get apt to fetch and install all packages that have been updated?	either synaptic add/remove or apt-get
how do you open the various openoffice.org applications from the terminal?	just right click on the specific oofice app in your menu - add it to panel then when it is there right click on it and click properties
hi... how do i list all packages that depend on a package x?	apt-cache rdpends $package_name
does anyone know how to auto detect the compression format of a file?	you can try 'file [filename] ' or open it in vlc and look under stream properties
hey where can i get some cool linux wallpapers? =d	art.gnome.org, gnome-look.org, art.ubuntu.com...
in a script how do i reference the directory in which the script is in?	$pwd i would try
how can i 'customize' the name of 'desktop' folder?	try looking in ~/.config/user-dirs.dirs
ok i'm an idiot, i managed to change my home directory but without moving the files in it so now i can only login to a failsafe terminal or unprivilaged user and i need help. how from a terminal can set my user home dir back to what it should be?	boot into recovery mode and use usermod command (check it man page)
how do i close down x in dapper?	i think sudo /etc/init.d/gdm stop should do it
could any please tell me how to undo a removal from the gnome panel?	rhythmbox icon is now part of indicator applet, so add that back to your panel
how to remove programs in ubuntu through	just create a file with a name starting with '.'
hmm, when i select to instal azureus, why does it wanna install mozilla-browser when i got switftfox and firefox? and gjc java when i got sun java 1.5 ect? ;/	try rufus (its azureus like without the java overhead)
does ubuntu/linux take advantage of dual-cores if a processor has them?	though i believe the 'generic' kernel has smp enabled by default
how do i check my mac-address and ip adress from the console?	ifconfig even
anybody know a way to configure email addresses (mailto links in firefox) to open in gmail rather than evolution?	rsync?
hey, any idea why alt + tab isn't working in natty with unity?	type in a terminal 'sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager'
i seem to be hitting the installer hangs at 80% on 'configuring apt' bug: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/445385 - any ideas how i can proceed with install? is it safe to hit 'skip' at this point?	you can skip it, and later activate the repost by hand
question: how well would xubuntu run on a 550mhz p3 machine with 256 megs of ram?	adequate
power cut when installing rpm package, now its broken! how to fix it?	using an rpm is even less proper
how do i change my hostname?	in a terminal 'man hostname'
help... my virtual desktop is gone.... how do i restore it ??	right click on a free space in the panel --> add --> desktop switcher
if i ^z in vim, how do i get back to it?	'fg' will bring a suspended task back to the foreground
is there a channel geared towards unr ?	ask here
i want to install the full lamp stack on my ubuntu desktop. some web tutorials show how to install apache, mysql etc separately, some just show apt-get install lamp-server^. which one is a better idea?	sudo apt-get install lamp-server phpmyadmin
i am running gnome. what applications do i need so i can use the cornerns of my screen as shortcuts for effects like scale and stuff?	compizconfig settings manager
anyone have recommendation for a good vpn service (pay) ?	ipredator
anyone have any ideas on how i would go about managing my ubuntu partition? like, before i even boot into it?	to do what exactly? live cd + gparted = handy tool
i have ibm thinkpad t43 but i am not able to get the fn+f7 to work to switch the ldc to the screen and back to the lcd .. does anybody know how can i switch between it	some of those fn-key functions won't work out of box w/ ubuntu, you can try to do it using keyboard mapping, or find a script to do that task...which is what i did w/ monitor brightness w/ ac-adapter/battery
hello, where can i find xserver-xorg-video-intel-2.7? it used to be on my repos but cant find it after a reinstallation	it looks like it's just xserver-xorg-video-intel now, with no version number
if you are using multiple columns/rows for your desktop, is there a way to set different backgrounds for each workspace?	it's a common request
hello everyone, i just download xmms but don't know how to install it, anyone knows how?	if you want that specifically use audacious.
hi all! simple question: how to check how old is the system (when it was installed)?	sudo head -c 15 /var/log/installer/syslog;echo
what are file browser alternatives to nautilus, other than thunar and pcmanfm? any ?	there are many mc, konqueror(kde), roxie
i used to use webmin but i uninstalled it now because it caused me alot of problems and a few gents here in #ubuntu said that it was incompatible with ubuntu 12.04 so i was thinking about trying zentyal. is it worth it?	if you need a web interface to manage the system, do not manage the system. that's my personal opinion, though. basically speaking, no, it's not worth it.
how come i hear myself through my speakers whenever i say something into my mic? i hear all i need to do is just mute the mic, but there's no such option in gnome alsa mixer	try gnome-volume-control
is there a gtk application for downloading cover art?	i believe if you don't use --convert-link, it won't modify them
whats the terminal command to build dependancies?	depmod -a?
howto set 1280x1024 screen resolution to shell ? vga=??? `	set it to vga=ask and next boot it will show you a list of possibilities
not necessarily, but it is rather risky. not totally reliable.	hmm..ok
what is the command to get an x on your cursor to kill an x window?	xkill i believe
where does cron send errors to?	/var/logs/system*
hey guys...recently installed ubuntu and love it (windows hard drive dies and decided to be done with ms). installed ubuntu. came here to get banshee recommended to me as an app to work with my ipod (5th gen 30gb). banshee discovered my ipod and i was able to create my local library from it. no problems. then, added some albums to the library, attempt to sync. banshee shows while syncing that it's deleting all songs from the ipod. wtf?	every user has different preferences in using media players, thus, not everyone will use just banshee, but someone who can help does, going to the official banshee channel will increase your chance :)
does a usb ethernet card work on ubuntu	usb ethernet works fine
automatix is a sweet prog. i don't know why everyone in here says it's not. it auto installs everything for you.	it also breaks installs.
i just installed nx client. how do i run it?	is your question is 'how does this program work', have you looked at the documentation? if your question is 'where can i find the program it installed', do 'dpkg -l <package>' to list all the files for that package.
is there a command that i can use to monitor the file system?	gkrellm is another monitoring app, and it has a skinnable ui
should i try a dist-upgrade from hoary to breezy, or a fresh install would be better?	a dist-upgrade is the expected path of upgrade
have you checked the help..ubuntu.com wiki?	i'm just reading on ubuntu forums. someone had a suggestion there
i'm using ubuntu 7.04 (kernel 2.6.20-15-generic). i need to edit /etc/wvdial.conf but its read-only. what do i need to do?	chmod u+w /etc/wvdial.conf
i want to expand my ubuntu partition (ext4) to take up some space from my windows partition, i don't care if i lose data on the windows partition but i want to not lose anything on my linux partition. can i do this with gparted?	ubuntu livecds carry gparted
anyone here running steam under wine on ubuntu ?	what problem?
is there a set timeframe for lts releases? is it always three years after the previous (when the desktop support ends)?	the next one is probably 9.10
i'm using easytag2.1.6 and i have a folder of over 100 mp3's all from the same artist - is there a method to mass convert them all quickly?	select all the mp3s in easytag. update the artist field. next to the artist field there is a checkbox, check it to apply the change to all tracks. then write that tags.
what is the difference between shockwave player, and flash player?	shockwave is for advertisements and stuff
frogzoo : well i can't ... tried to type the ip but then nothing happen and i have to force the window to quit	resolving netbios names: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=88206
cli q: someone told me once about a program that would take two binary files and compare them and show the differences. anybody know what i'm talking about? like if i have two identical files but with slightly different metadata or encoded data,e tc	in general you are talking about a checksum
hi, i would like to know how do i do a backup of my home?	tar it up to a different location
can someone tell me how to get onto grub2 menu before the system panics ?	press shift
are you sure? rumour has it nautilus is involved in automounting too (rumour being the readme or the like that comes with recent gnome-volume-manager)	gnome-volume-control, not manager
2.rep: hello. i'm in treuble. i tried many ways but doesn't work! is there a proper way to get 3d support for my radeon x1800xt (r520 chipset) ? please help!	if you find one, i commend you; ati's linux drivers are horrid; i had that exact card and never managed it, i actually got better performance out of the on-board xpress 200 series graphics
what does 'bashism' mean ?	syntax that only works in bash
how do i know which in the /dev directory is my cd?	no, it depends on where your cdrom is. usually it makes a symlink to /dev/cdrom
does anyone here know where to ask for donations ? our school teacher of math & physics just remained homeless, we found a house for him and we want to buy it, but we need some additional funding	look through the list of channels till you find one that fits
how can i change my hsync and vsync settings?	applications > system tools > configuration editor
whats the command to see wireless internet cards? its like ifconfig but not	iwconfig
is there a quick command to see how much ram is installed on the system?	free --help to make it readable
no ideas, then?	it's a mud, so probably it runs trough a terminal
hey, how can i import firefox settings (bookmarks/passwords/etc) from my windows vista ? to another (pc ubuntu)	try foxmarks?
hello, a windows vista (ntfs formatted) os failed on a friend's laptop, i'm trying to recover his data. i've tried running bartpe but couldn't get to see the hd partitions, i tried running knoppix but altought i could see hd partitions i wasn't able (due to my noobishness probably) to mount the lan interface or to write to the usb drive (ntfs formatted aswell, with some data i can't delete so i can't reformat it in fat) i wanted to backu	you were cutoff at 'i wanted to backu'
hi am using ubuntu 5.04 how do i launch the file manager with root priveleges? thanks	do : sudo filemanagernamehere to launch file manager as root
ack! what the heck kind of linux distro doesn't install traceroute by default?	ubuntu
does apt and synaptic index off of each other? (coordinate installs)	synaptic is just a gui front end to apt
hello, is there a ubuntu ppa for firefox 4 beta ?	there's a ppa search box
hello to everyone i am having problem in installing java 6 on ubuntu 10.4 is there anyone who can tell me what need to be done	enable partner repo and the run 'aptitude update'
hey all, newbie here, i've looked at tutorials and all, been all over the net, i guess my brain isn't so fast after a;;. can someone please walk me through now to install a package i download? thanks in advance.	you are downloading a windows executable ... you need wine in order to see if it can run on linux
hi, any ways to run the installation program in non-graphical modes?	: use the alternative cd
hi, anyone knows if there is a packaged version of cinerella for ubuntu?	yes there is, should be in the repo
hi. how can i list storage devices from a command line ?	quick n dirty: dmesg \|cut -d \] -f 2- \|grep ' sd' \|grep gb
after installing custom built (alsa) modules you need to run some command to update the modprobe cache.. anybody knows what that is ?	depmod -a ?
hello. i wanted to play with editing the context menus when right clicking a specific file type. does anyone know, is this a nautilus specific thing, or a gnome specific thing? i am completely inexperienced in gnome/linux development.	check out https://help.ubuntu.com/community/nautilusscriptshowto to make your own, there are also several nautilus extension in apt to do things, like resize images with right-click, open as admin, etc...
what's the package for c function documentation?	manpages-dev
how do i execute a bash script inside a bash script?	use full path
implementing a system to bypass logging in is going to require a significant amount of effort, especially in an integrated distribution such as ubuntu	rename s/jpg/jpg/ *.jpg
i'm looking for an image manipulation program (other than gimp) that has similar controls to the program 'fireworks' in windows xp/vista. does anybody have any suggestions for such a program/package?	not sure but maybe photoshop under wine
i am trying to mover from kubuntu to ubuntu.. can anyone help me out?	if you are running ubuntu, gdm
i see server, desktop and alternative as downloads. what's alternative?	uses a text installer & you can use it to install software
i'm trying to get my sound working, and i have to do some alsa work.. when i am compiling the files, i get this error 'configure: error: no acceptable c compiler found in $path'	sounds like you don't have the build-essentials package installed.
anyone have suggestions for troubleshooting ftp connection issues with ubuntu server karmic?	um....so you're trying to ping the server, but you get nothing back - just a hang?
is there a fuse filesystem i can use to create a union of two directories? ideally i could do this in the same directory (but i had a memory that just doesn't work) ie, ${home}/music merge 'in place' with /media/remote/music or something	ln -s?
what's the command to see what kernel is running at the moment?	or uname -r
hi i'm trying to get my xubuntu to recognize my zyxel g-120 pcmcia card without success. on a forum i read that the zd1211 driver might work, and that this is included in the latest kernel. if this is the case, should it recognize it automatically ? or do i need to do something else?	https://help.ubuntu.com/community/wifidocs/driver/zydas_zd1211
hey could someone tell me how to replace every space in a file with a period using the command line	do you need it in bash, or would python be fine?
why isn't there xchat for ubuntu? i can only find xchat-gnome, which i don't like at all :(	copy everything after the comma, all on one line
guys how to add xchat to my desktop panel ...??	right click on the panel, add to panel / create an app launcher (from menu) - foward, select the app you want
i have exim4 installed, how do i change what user the root emails get sent to ?	by default ubuntu sets this to the first account created during the install process
hello. does anyone have the md5 hashes for the image ubuntu-12.04.1-desktop-i386.iso ?	http://releases.ubuntu.com/12.04.1/md5sums

what are the different kinds of ways to remotely access a computer with a fresh install of ubuntu?

you can install several things however.

how do you do that?

yes i just don't rem the command though

when trying to install a tar.gz file i *always* get stuck on the './configure' step... i feel like im missing something obvious... do i need to write something before the ./configure?

if you dont know what ./configure is doing you need to do some more research and understand the implications of compiling from source -- ie. you will not get security updates

hi, im trying to run a java program with java program.jar but i get this error http://dpaste.com/437827/

i think the correct way is 'java -jar program.jar'

i just switched over from fedora. how do i get apt to fetch and install all packages that have been updated?

either synaptic add/remove or apt-get

how do you open the various openoffice.org applications from the terminal?

just right click on the specific oofice app in your menu - add it to panel then when it is there right click on it and click properties

hi... how do i list all packages that depend on a package x?

apt-cache rdpends $package_name

does anyone know how to auto detect the compression format of a file?

you can try 'file [filename] ' or open it in vlc and look under stream properties

hey where can i get some cool linux wallpapers? =d

art.gnome.org, gnome-look.org, art.ubuntu.com...

in a script how do i reference the directory in which the script is in?

$pwd i would try

how can i 'customize' the name of 'desktop' folder?

try looking in ~/.config/user-dirs.dirs

ok i'm an idiot, i managed to change my home directory but without moving the files in it so now i can only login to a failsafe terminal or unprivilaged user and i need help. how from a terminal can set my user home dir back to what it should be?

boot into recovery mode and use usermod command (check it man page)

how do i close down x in dapper?

i think sudo /etc/init.d/gdm stop should do it

could any please tell me how to undo a removal from the gnome panel?

rhythmbox icon is now part of indicator applet, so add that back to your panel

how to remove programs in ubuntu through

just create a file with a name starting with '.'

hmm, when i select to instal azureus, why does it wanna install mozilla-browser when i got switftfox and firefox? and gjc java when i got sun java 1.5 ect? ;/

try rufus (its azureus like without the java overhead)

does ubuntu/linux take advantage of dual-cores if a processor has them?

though i believe the 'generic' kernel has smp enabled by default

how do i check my mac-address and ip adress from the console?

ifconfig even

anybody know a way to configure email addresses (mailto links in firefox) to open in gmail rather than evolution?

rsync?

hey, any idea why alt + tab isn't working in natty with unity?

type in a terminal 'sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager'

i seem to be hitting the installer hangs at 80% on 'configuring apt' bug: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/445385 - any ideas how i can proceed with install? is it safe to hit 'skip' at this point?

you can skip it, and later activate the repost by hand

question: how well would xubuntu run on a 550mhz p3 machine with 256 megs of ram?

adequate

power cut when installing rpm package, now its broken! how to fix it?

using an rpm is even less proper

how do i change my hostname?

in a terminal 'man hostname'

help... my virtual desktop is gone.... how do i restore it ??

right click on a free space in the panel --> add --> desktop switcher

if i ^z in vim, how do i get back to it?

'fg' will bring a suspended task back to the foreground

is there a channel geared towards unr ?

ask here

i want to install the full lamp stack on my ubuntu desktop. some web tutorials show how to install apache, mysql etc separately, some just show apt-get install lamp-server^. which one is a better idea?

sudo apt-get install lamp-server phpmyadmin

i am running gnome. what applications do i need so i can use the cornerns of my screen as shortcuts for effects like scale and stuff?

compizconfig settings manager

anyone have recommendation for a good vpn service (pay) ?

ipredator

anyone have any ideas on how i would go about managing my ubuntu partition? like, before i even boot into it?

to do what exactly? live cd + gparted = handy tool

i have ibm thinkpad t43 but i am not able to get the fn+f7 to work to switch the ldc to the screen and back to the lcd .. does anybody know how can i switch between it

some of those fn-key functions won't work out of box w/ ubuntu, you can try to do it using keyboard mapping, or find a script to do that task...which is what i did w/ monitor brightness w/ ac-adapter/battery

hello, where can i find xserver-xorg-video-intel-2.7? it used to be on my repos but cant find it after a reinstallation

it looks like it's just xserver-xorg-video-intel now, with no version number

if you are using multiple columns/rows for your desktop, is there a way to set different backgrounds for each workspace?

it's a common request

hello everyone, i just download xmms but don't know how to install it, anyone knows how?

if you want that specifically use audacious.

hi all! simple question: how to check how old is the system (when it was installed)?

sudo head -c 15 /var/log/installer/syslog;echo

what are file browser alternatives to nautilus, other than thunar and pcmanfm? any ?

there are many mc, konqueror(kde), roxie

i used to use webmin but i uninstalled it now because it caused me alot of problems and a few gents here in #ubuntu said that it was incompatible with ubuntu 12.04 so i was thinking about trying zentyal. is it worth it?

if you need a web interface to manage the system, do not manage the system. that's my personal opinion, though. basically speaking, no, it's not worth it.

how come i hear myself through my speakers whenever i say something into my mic? i hear all i need to do is just mute the mic, but there's no such option in gnome alsa mixer

try gnome-volume-control

is there a gtk application for downloading cover art?

i believe if you don't use --convert-link, it won't modify them

whats the terminal command to build dependancies?

depmod -a?

howto set 1280x1024 screen resolution to shell ? vga=??? `

set it to vga=ask and next boot it will show you a list of possibilities

not necessarily, but it is rather risky. not totally reliable.

hmm..ok

what is the command to get an x on your cursor to kill an x window?

xkill i believe

where does cron send errors to?

/var/logs/system*

hey guys...recently installed ubuntu and love it (windows hard drive dies and decided to be done with ms). installed ubuntu. came here to get banshee recommended to me as an app to work with my ipod (5th gen 30gb). banshee discovered my ipod and i was able to create my local library from it. no problems. then, added some albums to the library, attempt to sync. banshee shows while syncing that it's deleting all songs from the ipod. wtf?

every user has different preferences in using media players, thus, not everyone will use just banshee, but someone who can help does, going to the official banshee channel will increase your chance :)

does a usb ethernet card work on ubuntu

usb ethernet works fine

automatix is a sweet prog. i don't know why everyone in here says it's not. it auto installs everything for you.

it also breaks installs.

i just installed nx client. how do i run it?

is your question is 'how does this program work', have you looked at the documentation? if your question is 'where can i find the program it installed', do 'dpkg -l <package>' to list all the files for that package.

is there a command that i can use to monitor the file system?

gkrellm is another monitoring app, and it has a skinnable ui

should i try a dist-upgrade from hoary to breezy, or a fresh install would be better?

a dist-upgrade is the expected path of upgrade

have you checked the help..ubuntu.com wiki?

i'm just reading on ubuntu forums. someone had a suggestion there

i'm using ubuntu 7.04 (kernel 2.6.20-15-generic). i need to edit /etc/wvdial.conf but its read-only. what do i need to do?

chmod u+w /etc/wvdial.conf

i want to expand my ubuntu partition (ext4) to take up some space from my windows partition, i don't care if i lose data on the windows partition but i want to not lose anything on my linux partition. can i do this with gparted?

ubuntu livecds carry gparted

anyone here running steam under wine on ubuntu ?

what problem?

is there a set timeframe for lts releases? is it always three years after the previous (when the desktop support ends)?

the next one is probably 9.10

i'm using easytag2.1.6 and i have a folder of over 100 mp3's all from the same artist - is there a method to mass convert them all quickly?

select all the mp3s in easytag. update the artist field. next to the artist field there is a checkbox, check it to apply the change to all tracks. then write that tags.

what is the difference between shockwave player, and flash player?

shockwave is for advertisements and stuff

frogzoo : well i can't ... tried to type the ip but then nothing happen and i have to force the window to quit

resolving netbios names: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=88206

cli q: someone told me once about a program that would take two binary files and compare them and show the differences. anybody know what i'm talking about? like if i have two identical files but with slightly different metadata or encoded data,e tc

in general you are talking about a checksum

hi, i would like to know how do i do a backup of my home?

tar it up to a different location

can someone tell me how to get onto grub2 menu before the system panics ?

press shift

are you sure? rumour has it nautilus is involved in automounting too (rumour being the readme or the like that comes with recent gnome-volume-manager)

gnome-volume-control, not manager

2.rep: hello. i'm in treuble. i tried many ways but doesn't work! is there a proper way to get 3d support for my radeon x1800xt (r520 chipset) ? please help!

if you find one, i commend you; ati's linux drivers are horrid; i had that exact card and never managed it, i actually got better performance out of the on-board xpress 200 series graphics

what does 'bashism' mean ?

syntax that only works in bash

how do i know which in the /dev directory is my cd?

no, it depends on where your cdrom is. usually it makes a symlink to /dev/cdrom

does anyone here know where to ask for donations ? our school teacher of math & physics just remained homeless, we found a house for him and we want to buy it, but we need some additional funding

look through the list of channels till you find one that fits

how can i change my hsync and vsync settings?

applications > system tools > configuration editor

whats the command to see wireless internet cards? its like ifconfig but not

iwconfig

is there a quick command to see how much ram is installed on the system?

free --help to make it readable

no ideas, then?

it's a mud, so probably it runs trough a terminal

hey, how can i import firefox settings (bookmarks/passwords/etc) from my windows vista ? to another (pc ubuntu)

try foxmarks?

hello, a windows vista (ntfs formatted) os failed on a friend's laptop, i'm trying to recover his data. i've tried running bartpe but couldn't get to see the hd partitions, i tried running knoppix but altought i could see hd partitions i wasn't able (due to my noobishness probably) to mount the lan interface or to write to the usb drive (ntfs formatted aswell, with some data i can't delete so i can't reformat it in fat) i wanted to backu

you were cutoff at 'i wanted to backu'

hi am using ubuntu 5.04 how do i launch the file manager with root priveleges? thanks

do : sudo filemanagernamehere to launch file manager as root

ack! what the heck kind of linux distro doesn't install traceroute by default?

ubuntu

does apt and synaptic index off of each other? (coordinate installs)

synaptic is just a gui front end to apt

hello, is there a ubuntu ppa for firefox 4 beta ?

there's a ppa search box

hello to everyone i am having problem in installing java 6 on ubuntu 10.4 is there anyone who can tell me what need to be done

enable partner repo and the run 'aptitude update'

hey all, newbie here, i've looked at tutorials and all, been all over the net, i guess my brain isn't so fast after a;;. can someone please walk me through now to install a package i download? thanks in advance.

you are downloading a windows executable ... you need wine in order to see if it can run on linux

hi, any ways to run the installation program in non-graphical modes?

: use the alternative cd

hi, anyone knows if there is a packaged version of cinerella for ubuntu?

yes there is, should be in the repo

hi. how can i list storage devices from a command line ?

quick n dirty: dmesg |cut -d \] -f 2- |grep ' sd' |grep gb

after installing custom built (alsa) modules you need to run some command to update the modprobe cache.. anybody knows what that is ?

depmod -a ?

hello. i wanted to play with editing the context menus when right clicking a specific file type. does anyone know, is this a nautilus specific thing, or a gnome specific thing? i am completely inexperienced in gnome/linux development.

check out https://help.ubuntu.com/community/nautilusscriptshowto to make your own, there are also several nautilus extension in apt to do things, like resize images with right-click, open as admin, etc...

what's the package for c function documentation?

manpages-dev

how do i execute a bash script inside a bash script?

use full path

implementing a system to bypass logging in is going to require a significant amount of effort, especially in an integrated distribution such as ubuntu

rename s/jpg/jpg/ *.jpg

i'm looking for an image manipulation program (other than gimp) that has similar controls to the program 'fireworks' in windows xp/vista. does anybody have any suggestions for such a program/package?

not sure but maybe photoshop under wine

i am trying to mover from kubuntu to ubuntu.. can anyone help me out?

if you are running ubuntu, gdm

i see server, desktop and alternative as downloads. what's alternative?

uses a text installer & you can use it to install software

i'm trying to get my sound working, and i have to do some alsa work.. when i am compiling the files, i get this error 'configure: error: no acceptable c compiler found in $path'

sounds like you don't have the build-essentials package installed.

anyone have suggestions for troubleshooting ftp connection issues with ubuntu server karmic?

um....so you're trying to ping the server, but you get nothing back - just a hang?

is there a fuse filesystem i can use to create a union of two directories? ideally i could do this in the same directory (but i had a memory that just doesn't work) ie, ${home}/music merge 'in place' with /media/remote/music or something

ln -s?

what's the command to see what kernel is running at the moment?

or uname -r

hi i'm trying to get my xubuntu to recognize my zyxel g-120 pcmcia card without success. on a forum i read that the zd1211 driver might work, and that this is included in the latest kernel. if this is the case, should it recognize it automatically ? or do i need to do something else?

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/wifidocs/driver/zydas_zd1211

hey could someone tell me how to replace every space in a file with a period using the command line

do you need it in bash, or would python be fine?

why isn't there xchat for ubuntu? i can only find xchat-gnome, which i don't like at all :(

copy everything after the comma, all on one line

guys how to add xchat to my desktop panel ...??

right click on the panel, add to panel / create an app launcher (from menu) - foward, select the app you want

i have exim4 installed, how do i change what user the root emails get sent to ?

by default ubuntu sets this to the first account created during the install process

hello. does anyone have the md5 hashes for the image ubuntu-12.04.1-desktop-i386.iso ?

http://releases.ubuntu.com/12.04.1/md5sums