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hi all, I have a router, with a desktop and a laptop connected. On the desktop I have an apache http server running. Here the problem: I can see my homepage inside the LAN, but anyone outside can't. I enabled Virtual server with correct port and ip on the router, and no firewalls on the desktop are running. Can anyone help me, please? :) | when you say 'virtual server' on the router, is that the same thing as creating a pinhole or opening a port? what kind of router do you have? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ikkinu", "user_answer": "jayson_r"} |
does compizfusion have the cool thing like in mac os that shows all windows? | yes, I think it's bound to alt-shift-up by default? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "foso", "user_answer": "ephemient"} |
how can I make my laptop's touchpad slower in ubuntu? | mouse settings | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "cillo564", "user_answer": "auronandace"} |
What's the name of the gnome burning application? | you can use the k3b or nautilus-burner | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "gnuvince_", "user_answer": "thigu"} |
I can't find Skype in Synaptic Package Manager. Can I use the Feisty Fawn version from the Skype site for my Gutsy Gibbon installation? | or download it from skype's site | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Jock1", "user_answer": "LiMaO"} |
Hey guys, how can i make n indefinitely, in this command: find . -links n? I would like to search for file with more than 2 links | +2 ? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "SpoZen", "user_answer": "jrib"} |
I'm trying to install ov51x-jpeg-source from the synaptic but it requires me to insert the install cd rom. Is there a way to do this without the said CD available? | disable the cdrom from the software sources | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "pegasos", "user_answer": "erUSUL"} |
I have long used Linux, but just got an AMD64 and NVidia 8600GT video card. Am I going to run into problems in running Ubuntu 64bit w/NVidia drivers? | I've not | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jeremy_c", "user_answer": "Nixcheese"} |
who do i speak with about the ubuntu wiki? i would like some help with getting hold of the theme... | think there is a contact list on the wiki, try https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WikiTeam | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "budgee", "user_answer": "robdig"} |
hey all, this is the first time I have seen this message so I wanted to check. The update notifier was bugging me and when I blindly went to allow it to install all updates it prompts me about 'NOT AUTHENTICATED' software. The ones it is complaining about are capplets-data, libpanel-applet2-0, gnome-control-center, libgnome-windows-settings1, gnome-panel-date, and gnome-panel. Is this safe? | sudo aptitude update | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "raichlea", "user_answer": "yotux"} |
where is the location where libdvdcss2 and libdvdread3 are installed? | you could use automatix it's a really good tool | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "zetheroo", "user_answer": "mikes"} |
anyone know how to make uswsusp default instead of what gutsy uses by default? | and replace their contents with the correct uswsusp commands | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "GSF1200S", "user_answer": "infinitycircuit"} |
what is the best irc client for linux? | irssi | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "todoM", "user_answer": "drc822"} |
i installed ubuntu, and then did an apt-get install kde, but when I start 'KDE' it starts up a mix of kde + gnome components... | apt-get install kubuntu-desktop | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Alien_Freak", "user_answer": "MasterShrek"} |
do we have to install an anti virus? | clamav is nice (free) antivirus software for linux. But honestly you should only worry if you're running a mail server that serves mail to windows users. Otherwise if you're just talking about your desktop you're very safe without i | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "CaRtz", "user_answer": "kelsin"} |
does anyone know where the xserver/gdm startup scripts are kept? im trying to add a line to it so that everytime i start my pc i put my ati graphics card into a low powerstate | /etc/X11 | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "cyrus", "user_answer": "iNeo"} |
guys have you tried to install ubunt using wubi? have you experienced any serious problems? | : I used it that way for about a month with no issues | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Rajec", "user_answer": "stuporglue"} |
abu-aadam... what do you say? | What do I say? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "sweetgu1", "user_answer": "Abu-Aadam"} |
I can't believe there is no way to see which files a package installed. Or is there? | or look at the package properties in synaptic after you've installed it | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "fifo_", "user_answer": "Amaranth"} |
QUESTION: If I compile an application myself, one that is on the ubuntu repos... how does it work, when I want to upgrade/remove it | If you use checkinstall to make a deb of it, then install that deb, should be no issue to upgrade/remove it | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Mimi", "user_answer": "genii"} |
is it possible to tell apt-get to prevent an application from being uninstalled? | aptitude hold package-name | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Mimi", "user_answer": "Boohbah"} |
Question, is it okay to have multiple distros sharing the same /home partition? If so, must i use a different username? | i see them at http://torrent.ubuntu.com:6969/ | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Mimi", "user_answer": "dr_willis"} |
Hi, I've a little problem with alsa. I have 2 sound card ( HDA Intel(onboard) and a sound blaster live pci) and the card I want it to be the first output(hw:0,0) isn't. Alsa put my intel on the first ouput so I tried with asoundconf set-default-card Live . Yes, it's o.k. when I open alsamixer.. my sound blaster is the default card.. but not the output.. it's always my intel.. I tried to restart alsa ... don't works.. and reboot the pc.. not yet... S | try searching in the forum you'll have more luck there I think www.ubuntuforums.org | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "mrnotproper", "user_answer": "Pelo"} |
hi i've a little question, which file in etc that I can add a command for the starting of ubuntu ? | /etc/rc.local | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "mrnotproper", "user_answer": "sethk"} |
will anyone with a working windows partition that automounts under ubuntu PLEASE post their fstab line regarding that partion pls? | windows is on ntfs /dev/hda1 http://pastebin.ca/793180 | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "red22", "user_answer": "distatica"} |
What's the name of the program that ubuntu uses to setup multiple monitors? Just Display Preferences is shown, but I swear this is an app (or very similar to another app) with another name.. | xrandr | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "distatica", "user_answer": "bazhang"} |
does anyone use azureus on ubuntu? | i tried a while ago, but the package was constantly broken | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "darkentity", "user_answer": "peepsalot"} |
When I do apt-get install ... how can I view the list of all the packages. Where is this listing located on an installed machine. When the server connects to the repository it gets the list, I jsut wanna know where its located so I KNOW what to type when I want to pick my packages .... | as suggested use aptitude or Synaptic to more effectively browser/search | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "SaintRock", "user_answer": "jdong"} |
Greetings. How can I create a .deb file? | http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/library/l-debpkg.html | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "amikrop", "user_answer": "Vlet"} |
how do I install programs outside of synaptic? I don't understand all this ./configure stuff | psychocats has an article on how to install anything, including from source; I don't have the link handy, but you should be able to find it | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "craptasticles", "user_answer": "mssever"} |
is ndiswrapper known to be unstable in Ubuntu 7.10? | its working perfectly for me | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "bjames", "user_answer": "linux88"} |
I know this is the wrong place to ask; but the official channel is dead. If anyone here has any experience with Linux from Scratch can you join #temp13 for a bit? | Did you try the 'linux' channel on FreeNode? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Nirevus", "user_answer": "josiahw"} |
How can I remove the icons for mounted drives from my desktop without un-mounting the drive? | open gconf-editor and go /apps/nautilus/desktop and uncheck volumes_visible | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "gogzmer", "user_answer": "DShepherd"} |
Hi I chose not to show the toolbar on Gnome terminal, how do I get it back? | Right-click in your terminal window and select Show Menubar. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "krimx", "user_answer": "bradv"} |
hi, Q. if i extract all the files from an 8.10 ISO to a thumb drive, will i be able to install from it ok ? (i am out of dvds & cds) lol | use the 'unetbootin' tool to create a bootable thumbdrive from the iso file | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "DirtyDawg", "user_answer": "dr_willis"} |
Assuming I'm about to make the mistake of buying a wireless USB 'card' at CompUSA, does anyone one know if any particular brand/type are able to do security testing, - e.g. monitor/promiscuous mode, etc? | check card compatability out at madwifi.com (they are the leading devs for wifi support from my understanding) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "kasansweat", "user_answer": "randorfer"} |
how do I link a desktop icon to a command ran in the terminal? | make a launcher with the command in it | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "JPSman", "user_answer": "Agent_bob"} |
is it possible to access my wubi files from within windows? Ubuntu isn't starting up after ATI driver installs and I want to back things up first. | assuming you are using ext2 or ext3 filesystem you can install ext2ifs in windows to gain access to your linux partitions from within windows | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "JPSman", "user_answer": "Seronis"} |
how do I find out the name of an program of which I know the shell command | dpkg -S $(which COMAAND_HERE) tells you the package name | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "matttis", "user_answer": "jrib"} |
I have a laptop with 160G drive, I just attached a 160G USB drive, qparted only shows /dev/sdb, is that the USB one? | you can type sudo fdisk -l at the terminal to list partitions | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ip_helper", "user_answer": "sn0"} |
OK, so you're good? | I wish, same thing happened to me once when I first installed :) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "karsten", "user_answer": "czajkowski"} |
What does 'FE' stand for in the filename /usr/bin/nmapfe? | front end | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "bullgard4", "user_answer": "zhaozhou"} |
Hi. Does nayone know of a keyboar dmapping for a Lenovo W520 (UK model), to use with Ubuntu 12.10, please? | you select the layout in the installer | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "RichardH", "user_answer": "auronandace"} |
How do I leave a message for a user the next time they log in? | /query memoserv help | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "branstrom", "user_answer": "foldart"} |
What's the command that shows you the location of the program from the terminal? | which | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Flynsarmy", "user_answer": "foldart"} |
Does anyone know how to host multiple domains and subdomains on ubuntu with apache? I am using webmin. | I don't think you need to look for ubuntu documentation but apache documentation.. I think it works the same on most large distros | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "storrgie", "user_answer": "Slart"} |
lduros best to keep the chatter to #ubuntu-offtopic and this place for direct support ;) | yeah i figured its not welcome to do that here, apologies | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jussi", "user_answer": "storrgie"} |
If I install a program using Synaptics Package Manager, what directory will it install to? | right click the installed package in Synaptic>properties, installed files tab | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "mzinz", "user_answer": "_buttercups"} |
What directories in $HOME should I remove to reset gnome to its default? | .gnome* .gconf* but this will reset other apps as well | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ryanakca", "user_answer": "yoyoned"} |
how do I save modprobe ndiswrapper to turn on at boot? | you just put ndiswrapper in menu > system> prefs < session , and then save session in the 3rd tab | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "talphin", "user_answer": "Pelo"} |
What can I use to capture images from my webcam? | camorama | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "slaytanic", "user_answer": "uKKeMan"} |
whats the command to make a copy of a file? | is bitstream vera sans in the list? because that's what sans links to | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "jack-desktop", "user_answer": "astro76"} |
is there a lighter terminal then gnome-terminal that suppports copy and paste? | urxvt ? copy and paste selecting and with middle click | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "semperfi1uy", "user_answer": "erUSUL"} |
does anybody have an idea why the 7.10 installed doesn't detect my NTFS partitions on my sata drive ? | I remember something about that... Did they drop SATA support... | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "p0inte", "user_answer": "Phill"} |
How can I completely kill X? | sudo /etc/init.d/gdm stop | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Vadi", "user_answer": "zimon"} |
ok, how do i uncompress all the .7z files in a folder? p7zip -d * 'doesn't work', p7zip tells me i 'm using an incorrect syntax. | not .o -o | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "magnetron", "user_answer": "loxley_"} |
The wifi in this computer was working perfectly in Gentoo yesterday, but I managed to bork my Gentoo install and I can't afford the time to re-build it, so I installed Ubuntu... and now I've got a beautiful new system with no wi-fi. It detects the card, but the card doesn't find any wifi networks. | have you tried installing ndis-wrapper I think... haven't used wireless in awhile... it may see your card, but firmware for it may not be installed.. I believe the wrapper package will auto get the firmware and install it.. if not, you may need to get the window firmware file and install in the proper place | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "plattypus1", "user_answer": "graelin"} |
is there something like iMovie for linux, maybe a little more robust- sorta like Adobe Premier? | cinelerra or kino | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "maynards-girl", "user_answer": "movela"} |
Everyone's problems are important to themselves. That said, when I remove files from one of my harddrive it doesn't end up in the trash can, I have to show hidden files on that harddrive and go into the folder called .trash, might be the same for you. | Solved it, I found the file it's really here, thank you very much! Really! | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "krim", "user_answer": "DarkSpirit221"} |
I'm doing a small home movie with friends. Can anyone recommend a video editor on Ubuntu? | pitivi, sorry | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Jadd76", "user_answer": "jrib"} |
is there a way to completely kill gnome-panel? | tell it not to relaunch in system -> preferences -> session -> current session | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Daisuke_Ido", "user_answer": "jrib"} |
Hi folks, I do have this basic problem in understanding ubuntus concept: i like using f-spot. now there was a newer version released than installed in my 8.04. So does the new version enter only the next 8.10 ubuntu or do i have any option to upgrade earlier? | you can enable the backports repository to get newer releases | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "geolr", "user_answer": "Daisuke_Ido"} |
P3 650 Mhz, 192 SDRAM computer--- What ubuntu flavor should/can i use? | xubuntu | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "bluebanana", "user_answer": "Daisuke_Ido"} |
what package do I need to install to have standard C headers for gcc? | you need the build-essential package | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "fxn", "user_answer": "Daisuke_Ido"} |
How can I tell wether a service is running ? | ps -e | more | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "sigius", "user_answer": "fsckr"} |
Sorry got unconnected. Did you get the error message?? | I saw the error... | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "janerik_", "user_answer": "Jack_Sparrow"} |
can i upgrade to the next Ubuntu release (after gutsy gibbon, herdy heron or something) thru Synaptic ? | you do it through update manager. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Teknomancer", "user_answer": "gluonman"} |
if I install a new kernel with kernel-package, will kernel module packages automatically recognize it, IE if I reinstall nvidia drivers with envy? | seen this - http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=311158 | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Hamled", "user_answer": "ere4si"} |
how I do to change emerald to metacity? | try in terminal metacity --replace | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "killown", "user_answer": "ere4si"} |
is conntrack available in 11.10? | so yes: sudo apt-get install conntrack | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "hje841", "user_answer": "auronandace"} |
is there a way to re-generate /boot/grub/menu.lst , i just delete by mistake | sudo update-grub | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "iblicf", "user_answer": "ere4si"} |
Hello. I accidentally ran echo 'ls' > ./me in bash, and now everytime I lauch ./me it reads ls and executes! Is there a way to erase this redirection? | delete the file | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "acabre_", "user_answer": "bruenig"} |
anyone know if there is a desklet that lets you create and set timers to alert you after X time? | timer-applet | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "ninina", "user_answer": "MattJ_"} |
What is the easiest way to get Grub to rescan all the OS's installed on a system and rebuild its menu list? | super grub repair cd | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "clouse", "user_answer": "Jack_Sparrow"} |
when you create a samba pdc how do you go about getting XP and other Ubuntu machines using the PDC ? | Also, look for the SambaPDC on the Wiki | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "woooosh", "user_answer": "Flare183"} |
on windows when you install a program you can install it for 'All users' or 'just me' is it similar on ubuntu? | if you use apt-get or synaptic it will be for all users | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "woooosh", "user_answer": "askvictor"} |
hi all, anybody here to solve a problem with an ati graphic card x1300/1550 series please? the issue: after ubuntu's splash screen and before login, the screen becomes black. unfortunately i said yes to proprietary drivers install... i red all the suitable posts and the question is: reconfigure xserver-xorg through the command line? | sure, you have nothing to lose by trying it. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "openexplorer", "user_answer": "sethk"} |
I'm new to linux. And everything here is new. I recall only some from my Slackware 4.0 period (wich lasted a few months). But where would you guys start to get a good understanding of Linux Kernel and all that comes with, let us say ubuntu :-D | https://help.ubuntu.com/7.10/ | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "deal_", "user_answer": "core64"} |
helppppp i deleted the panel for my minimized applications..... HOW do i get it back? for make my main panel with teh APPLICations>places etc... be my main panel with the minimized applications....... thx | If you still have the grey panel, then right click it, choose 'Add to panel' from the context menu, and re-add the 'Window List' item. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "whabo", "user_answer": "dajhorn"} |
Does Lucid consume more memory than Karmic after startup? | Yes, but it shouldn't matter unless Karmic is already swapping. (eg: 128 MB) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "rafaelsoaresbr", "user_answer": "dajhorn"} |
I removed my places and system from the panel, how to I get them back? I try to drag them there, but that doesn't work :( | Right-click the panel, choose 'Add To Panel', readd the 'Menu Bar'. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "cozmoz", "user_answer": "dajhorn"} |
people, how to check via apt-get is exists package on repository or not? | `apt-cache show MyPackage` or `apt-cache policy MyPackage` | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "brush", "user_answer": "dajhorn"} |
anyone know what the desktop x86 hardy torrent is? | The server is very busy, so it may ignore you. Try the mirrors. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "DevLilJohn", "user_answer": "dajhorn"} |
i used these http://pastebin.com/sdLKy06Y commands during multiseat setup , how can i undo these commands? | Change 'hold' to 'install'. (Sorry metoikos) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "meteor", "user_answer": "dajhorn"} |
What program could I use in order to get a list with all the files that a given process modifies/creates/deletes ?¿ | strace | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "pepito", "user_answer": "dajhorn"} |
Have installed ubuntu in 'cli' and have installed build-essential. I also need linux-headers to be able to build Virtualbox's guest additions. What linux-headers should I install? | sudo apt-get install linux-headers-$(uname -r) | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Blinkiz", "user_answer": "pike_"} |
Am trying to build kvm-83 with 'debuild -S -sa'. Problem is that it complains about not having any rules to setup config-host.mak. That file is created when running configure on the program manually. How can I make debuild build it? What have I missed? | just us chkconfig, if the source tree has no debian rules debuild isnt very effective. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Blinkiz", "user_answer": "macd"} |
I have installed sun java6 jre. I want it to be default. What command was it I had to run to be able to choose with java I want to use? | sudo update-alternatives --config j.....ava? jre? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Blinkiz", "user_answer": "Flannel"} |
is it possible to transfer files from a telnet connection? | ftp is usually allowed if they're still allowing telnet | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "sacul", "user_answer": "deebus"} |
Where do I put the favicon.ico in apache so that it shows up in the address bar? | you need to refer to it in the webpage to | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "mzuverink", "user_answer": "k3ito"} |
trying to keep a log of the steps i need to take a configure a new ubuntu vps... when i have to do things like add several lines to the end of a config file... is there an easier way than multiple echo '...' >> filename commands? can i do a single command and then just paste all the lines into stdin and hit ctrl d to finish? | or script file.txt | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "__machine", "user_answer": "din"} |
Hi there all, say, what is that os virtualization for Ubuntu again? | xen? virtualbox? vmware? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Clouse", "user_answer": "Dr_Willis"} |
network monitor applet shows I'm uploading at 36k/sec, but i'm not running anything that I know of. how can I find out what it is? | netstat shows you every active network connection + process and even listening ports | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "andre_pl", "user_answer": "_mug"} |
How can I find out what my touchpad scroll up/down buttons are called, I'd like to bind them to volume up/down | xev | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "waan", "user_answer": "firsm"} |
Hi. When reading /etc/fstab everything is in UUID format...How can I know what this maps to in terms of /dev/sdX ? | use vol_id to find out what the UUID of each disk is | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "firestorm", "user_answer": "waan"} |
Hello how do I install a sertan version of a program ? (con sol) | sudo apt-get install packagename=versionnumber | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "Varazir", "user_answer": "LjL"} |
If I want to run Apache at my machine do I need to change anything at this machine firewall? | lsb_release -c | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "unless__", "user_answer": "jrib"} |
does anyone know if i can install LXDE and remove gnome/KDE within xubuntu? | Use Synaptic. | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "saad_", "user_answer": "marcus__"} |
my mouse is a bit sensitive, how do I adjust that ? | in system/preferences/mouse | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "padski", "user_answer": "mizz"} |
can anyone give me a hand with my wireless? it was working fine a week ago...but last night i turn my laptop on and it starts searching for the wireless network and never connects...it cycles through 3 or 4 that are in range and can't connect to any..i took all securities off my wireless router and it still won't connect. it is currently connected to one downstairs but it took about 10 minutes to connect to it...any ideas why thi | have you power cycled your modem & wirless router? | ubuntu-dialogue | {"user_question": "WhoaItsPhil", "user_answer": "sfears"} |