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[13.04] CUPS regression(?): Network printing no longer available.
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I'm not sure if it'll help but the 'classic' printer management app found in Xubuntu, Mint etc. is still around. From the repositories look for...
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Does Gnome look like Unity now?
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Gnome 3 has irritants as installed. The extensions site referred to by fantab goes quite a ways to address shortcomings. Gnome 3 makes it easy to...
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Moving from 12.04LTS to 13.04
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I have and would recommend maintaining an LTS install if you're at all concerned about stability. I haven't done a separate /home partition lately...
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ath9k USB device dropping connection soon after resuming 13.04
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Here is a problem that has appeared in my 13.04 install since the latest image update. The wireless would work after resuming for a few minutes but...
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Word Processors and Ubuntu-Kindergarten
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No one can argue with what works. I have a couple poorly formatted .docx files that I use for testing compatibility. Using LO4, I can open them...
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RealTek RTL-8188CUs working well-how to
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Nice detective work Oscar. No shortage of RTL8188 variants, is there? Perhaps your adapter supports 13 WiFi channels vs. 11 channels in N. America?
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species or race?
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But the O.P. is talking about other life forms, not Homo Sapiens. To uneducated me, a "breed" seems very similar to "race". For instance, domestic...
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Windows vs Linux
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I suspect that at least with notebooks (it's not practical to buy parts and assemble your own) this is the case. There are some functions - BIOS...
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RealTek RTL-8188CUs working well-how to
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Tim is correct. Here is some information about your device: http://wikidevi.com/wiki/TP-LINK_TL-WN723N_v1 Note the caution about multiple...
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Word Processors and Ubuntu-Kindergarten
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If the 'powers that be' will accept .doc files, I'd use that over .docx. It seems that LO/OO do pretty well swapping .doc, better than .docx. You...
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after a month just a kenel update is available for ubuntu 13.04 not more
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There haven't been the usual deluge of updates after the official release of 13.04. There were certainly enough prior to release though :).
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Why upgrade every 6 months?
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I do the same. 13.04 is working very well for me but I have a 12.04 install for 'just in case'. I keep current backups of critical data files on...
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Musique and Clementine not working in 13.04 - rhythm box does?
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Have you installed *buntu-restricted-extras from the repositories? That will install codecs that are not open but required to play certain files. ...
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Configuring Ralink RT73 for Ubuntu 13.04
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Maybe go with 12.04 (assuming that works) and use PPAs if you want newer versions of some apps? I think 12.04.2 uses the same kernel as 12.10 and...
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Low WiFi connectivity
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I'm not certain but suspect that RT5370 USB and RT5390 PCI share similar if not identical circuitry. I have an RT5370 adapter. It works 'out of...
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Grumbling again about Linux
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Now is a difficult time for Linux users in terms of new machines. There is a switch underway from "MSDOS" type BIOS and hard drive formatting to...
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Configuring Ralink RT73 for Ubuntu 13.04
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Yes it seems that 3.8 causes some wireless driver issues. If Mediatec won't address them, any chance of replacing the device? Or using a micro/nano...
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Gnome Shell Broken
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I'd guess the problem resides in some hidden config file, the question is which one? Did you start with a standard Ubuntu install then added...
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Just bought a ThinkPad R61 : did I get a good deal?
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I've not heard of the Middleton BIOS. Thank you for that.
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Just bought a ThinkPad R61 : did I get a good deal?
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I'm typing this on an R61i, it's an excellent Ubuntu machine. What wireless card did you get? Mine came with an Intel 3954 (I think) which is B/G,...
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FAT/NTFS/Ext4 USB Drive - Experimental Test Results!
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You don't need a virtual machine to read Ext4 in Windows. There are Windows add-ons that can access ext4 partitions. Here are 3 choices: ...
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shopping safely on line
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Disclaimer: I'm no security expert, just another user. It never hurts to be careful but are you certain your card was cloned as a result of your...
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LibreOffice vs MSOffice compatibility
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I haven't had the need to swap MSO documents with 'outsiders' lately so take this for what it's worth. -I'm under the impression that saving as...
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What's your favorite script or handwriting type font
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If you don't know about it, there is a site called dafont.com, click on Themes. All fonts seem to be free for personal/non-commercial use. I find...
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FAT/NTFS/Ext4 USB Drive - Experimental Test Results!
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AFAIK FAT32 file size is limited to 4 GB. minus 1 byte. Fat 32 Partition size appears limited to 32 GB. without the use of a 3rd party utility. ...
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FAT/NTFS/Ext4 USB Drive - Experimental Test Results!
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I think it depends on if you think you'll want to access files on this drive from Windows. If so, I'd probably format it to NTFS. If not, Ext4...
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Failed RTL-8188CUs installation
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Yes, Tim Phillips has produced a great solution to this problem. See this thread: ...
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Word Processors and Ubuntu-Kindergarten
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It would be in Microsoft's best interest to nearly give office software away to educational institutions. Graduates are well versed in MSO and know...
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