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dino99 started a thread Latest python-sip 4.14.7-2 need a fix in Ubuntu +1

if you upgrade the latest python-sip, then the actual python-qt4 is removed; so wait for a fix. ...

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dino99 replied to a thread new bcmwl-kernel-source for v3.10.X in Ubuntu +1

kernel 3.10.x should not be installed , as some new dkms are needed and still not available (should land in a few days, so better to wait).

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20 Hours Ago

dino99 replied to a thread is zenity working on your saucy system ? in Ubuntu +1

Many thanks for that usefull tweak; now winetricks is displaying as expected. https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/zenity/+bug/1192101

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1 Day Ago

dino99 replied to a thread thinkorswim in General Help

if you want some help, then drop all blah-blah but give something real with details

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dino99 replied to a thread can't run Mir properly on ubuntu 13.04 in Desktop Environments

***does anyone know how to change that ?? I've seen videos on youtube where people have successfully installed Mir and had it fully running with its...

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dino99 started a thread is zenity working on your saucy system ? in Ubuntu +1

i only get a one line displayed into a very narrow scrolling box; for example when i want to choose something with winetricks. It seems not having...

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dino99 replied to a thread Ubuntu Server 13.04: Won't install xubuntu-desktop. in Installation & Upgrades

Its all about logic: a server is meant to be headless. So if you then want a desktop, why not directly install the usual ubuntu iso ? Can I add a...

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dino99 replied to a thread StumpWM: no mouse, no keyboard in Desktop Environments

Stumpwm has not been updated since nov 2011 :confused: seems an abandonware :( http://askubuntu.com/questions/101215/stumpwm-as-window-manager

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3 Days Ago

dino99 replied to a thread Can't install nvidia-319 in Ubuntu +1

nothing buggy here on i386, even with nautilus 3.9.0 :P

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dino99 replied to a thread Probs w/update-manager, software-center & aptdaemon in Installation & Upgrades

a few questions: - is there some packages installed from ppa(s) ? if so, as it seems python is conflicting, use ppa-purge - is it a cleaned system...

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3 Days Ago

dino99 replied to a thread Computer refuses to shutdown once after using WOL in General Help

if the system detect an activated network, then wol is still used (and conflict with your manual shutdown). But you might ask a dev opinion on...

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3 Days Ago

dino99 replied to a thread Persistent problem in General Help

so the bios seems to works, right ? have you tried with the boot option ? https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BootOptions maybe also check the...

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3 Days Ago

dino99 replied to a thread iso file too big (770,000) for CD writer (730,000) in General Help

you can use, either: - unetbootin http://askubuntu.com/questions/217981/how-to-install-and-run-unetbootin - mini iso ...

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3 Days Ago

dino99 replied to a thread How to control fan speeds in Absolute Beginners Section

first check the bios settings about powersaving (set it ondemand) http://blog.tube42.se/?p=1225 the fan speed depend on the powersaving settings

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3 Days Ago

dino99 replied to a thread [wine ppa]Install Problem with wine 1.6 on ubuntu 12.04 64 bit in Wine

****Is Scott Richie aware of this?***** if you have pm him, then yes, otherwise no :( scottritchie@ubuntu.com

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4 Days Ago

dino99 replied to a thread During upgrade to 13.04, was asked what to do about Samba config file in Installation & Upgrades

you still can check its configuration, from a terminal, run: sudo dpkg-reconfigure samba .... and try some exchange on the network to know if...

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4 Days Ago

dino99 replied to a thread Bad probs after partial upgrade in Installation & Upgrades

Times should have teached you to mostly use ubuntu archives & trusted sources (like ppa(s) ) only. Boot in recovery mode , select the root option...

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4 Days Ago

dino99 replied to a thread Ubuntu 12.04 DT install on 1.5TB seagate drive in Installation & Upgrades

can you set the partitions manually first ? http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2112995&p=12495221#post12495221

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4 Days Ago

dino99 replied to a thread Missing panel, icons, launch bar in Desktop Environments

first you said "ocelot" (11.10), then you said "12.10" : quite confusing. Ocelot is now not maintained (too old) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases...

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4 Days Ago

dino99 replied to a thread I no longer wish to support Microsoft by using their products in Absolute Beginners Section

Bristol might catch your attention http://zenit.senecac.on.ca/wiki/index.php/Performing_Live_with_Jack,Qsynth,_and_Bristol_Organ

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1 Week Ago

dino99 replied to a thread Ubuntu 12.04 64-bit Server Recommended Requirements. in Installation & Upgrades

a "Server" ? which kind ? which needs ? http://www.ubuntu.com/download/server/install-ubuntu-server

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1 Week Ago

dino99 replied to a thread New installation of Ubuntu not loading in Absolute Beginners Section

read that howto: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WubiGuide

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1 Week Ago

dino99 replied to a thread Extended Ubuntu partition, but root directory did not change size in Absolute Beginners Section

An "Extended" partition is like a container where you set "logical" partition(s) inside. boot on a livecd/usb, then load gparted to resize the /...

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1 Week Ago

dino99 started a thread Pulseaudio: multiarch issue in Ubuntu +1

with the latest pulseaudio 1.3.0-0ubuntu8 upgrade, the configuration fail with: E: Internal Error, No file name for pulseaudio:i386 (Saucy i386)...

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dino99 replied to a thread CPU Scaling intel_pstate testing (3.10 kernel) in Ubuntu +1

Thanks Doug for the clarification The q9550 cpu supports dynamic frequency scaling, but the kernel is broken since acpi_cpufreq is builtin (aka...

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dino99 replied to a thread Upgrade from 10.04 to 12 - Virtualbox host in Installation & Upgrades

you can save the .vdi, then set it back when the upgrade is done.

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1 Week Ago

dino99 replied to a thread machine slowing down. in Desktop Environments

your system might thanks you if you do some cleaning: clean/autoclean/autoremove/gtkorphan/bleachbit

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dino99 replied to a thread Ubuntu 13.04 Gnome Shell - Reinstall gnome shell in Desktop Environments

sudo dpkg --purge gnome-shell should do the trick, and/or purge-ppa also might help in case

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