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  1. Thread: New build

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    [other] Re: New build

    As an ex . freelance commercial graphic artist.
    Short Answer. Yes and Yes.
    Build your own computer. I saved lots, many times. Many different machines.
    Software available on Ubuntu free. Very...
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    Re: Die-Hard KDE User adopts Gnome

    Changing back to Gnome now!!
    KDE looks great, promises much, but for a newbie -
    its I LOVED 8.04.4 LTS.:D

    KDE (Kubuntu 10.04) Akonadi killed me. (program committed suicide)

    May try Susie? if...
  3. [kubuntu] Re: lost all Internet connection Control process died, committing suicide!

    Note that as a beginner, ie: not a command line native user the following comments are by a newbie and treat as such.:KS

    After much web searching I have come to the conclusion that the maintenance...
  4. Re: HOWTO - Basic Network Troubleshooting / Understanding

    Thanks for the 1st post.:p
    Did you get well?, your link = 404 page not found.
    Crash is for me life changing.
    Encouraged enough to do the intermediate?:popcorn:
  5. [kubuntu] Re: lost all Internet connection Control process died, committing suicide!

    Thanks Anubhav,
    Sorry so long to reply. Sleep Break.
    Thanks for the link.
    First Command...netstsat -nr in terminal confirmed
    no network entries.
    Will try a manual (terminal) rebuild of network...
  6. [kubuntu] Re: lost all Internet connection Control process died, committing suicide!

    Sorry did not work.
    thanks:popcorn:
  7. [kubuntu] Re: lost all Internet connection Control process died, committing suicide!

    Not only logged out but shut down.
    Have been trying all I could find.
    3 days worth.

    Can I remove certain programs and reload from
    cd / usb drive to solve the problem?

    By using mouse pointer...
  8. [kubuntu] lost all Internet connection Control process died, committing suicide!

    I have lost all Internet connection. Have no idea what to do. HELP! :-(
    Any help getting it back greatly appreciated. Kubuntu 10.04

    Think it happened while using Kontact to set up a pop mail...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Reformat WD External Drive

    I only recommend fat32 if you use smaller files, seems quicker to me.
    But NTFS is working fine on both drives, so yes, not knowing just what files "???.exe" is on it.

    Question: Are you formating...
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    [SOLVED] Re: Grub rescue issue in dual boot

    K-sub

    Had a similar experience on a IBM Lenovo.
    Would guess / suggest that sda1, fat 16 is the emergency windows restore drive place there by HP, you probably have to F1 or something similar to...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Reformat WD External Drive

    If it is the same as my USB WD 500Gb Passport Drive.
    No hidden anything, just a windose autostart that goes to a WD splash screen.
    I made a folder of ******* on the drive and placed the autostart...
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    [SOLVED] Re: Unable to see network folders

    I think reporting as a bug would be a good idea.
    I would if I new how to file the steps taken, a b c etc. = outcome.
    Think you would be doing a great service to us all.
    Thanks Paddy.
    Will keep...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Can't launch programs!

    Bad Post -sorry
    Cut and pasted into terminal - working
    Can you install
    gconf-cleaner
    from command line.

    Getting error messages in 9.04. LTS

    Add/Remove and Synaptic
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    [SOLVED] Re: Unable to see network folders

    You have my sympathy to.:(
    I gave up with samba, discovered a lot of posts, but could not get it working. :confused:
    Purchased a 500 Gb USB passport drive to transfer large files,
    Until I have...
  15. [ubuntu] Re: Considering switching to Ubuntu - Some Questions

    I tend to keep it simple as possible.
    Normally I flatten the existing operating system.
    I have been installing Ubuntu 9.04 LTS on to old machines.
    Now have been installing Kubuntu 10.04 LTS on to...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Springlobby game, mods

    I would like to know if and how you got it working?
    PLEASE!
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    Re: I think it's impossible to NOT use Windows.

    Use Duel boot with XPpro, Loading Windos 7 ultimate when have time.
    Read this posting from the beginning, so back to work now.
    Nice to hear from a cross section of the world, thanks for posting....
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    [ubuntu] Re: Publisher files *.pub

    Quote:
    There are a couple of online services that will convert .pub files to .pdf.
    such as http://convert.neevia.com/
    End quote:

    :confused:I could not find a .pub convertion listed on their...
  19. [ubuntu] Re: Is this a security problem or Firefox glitch?

    Thanks for the reply, will rest easy now. But will be more care full in the future.:)

    Really like the armored avatar. =D>

    Nice and thats from a previous commercial graphic artist.

    Yes I know...
  20. [SOLVED] Re: Dual Boot 2 installations of Ubuntu question

    Follow WinterRain's instructions and all should be fine.:)
  21. [ubuntu] Is this a security problem or Firefox glitch?

    When using Firefox to access my normal bank online I received the warning below. Am I correct in thinking it was Firefox unable to find it's usual search engines. I had two seperate Firefox's...
  22. Re: What books to get to learn art concepts.

    What you are asking here is huge, so lets break it down to see if I understand what you want. :p
    As a commercial graphic artist, I don't know if you are asking about programs to use, or What is...
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    [SOLVED] Re: 32bit Or 64bit?

    Stick to 32 bit. Have tried 64, then need extra library's. Have broken most of them :confused:(versions). Just broke 9.10 32bit, on this machine. Probably boot loader as was updating from previous...
  24. Re: HowTo: Install skype and sms with skype in ubuntu 8.04

    A Big THANKS to all. (solved) :guitar:
    Up and Running.
    Library's OK now.
    Keys are to.
    Found lots of good stuff to learn, at http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/index
    -GREAT PLACE :)

    I live, I...
  25. Re: HowTo: Install skype and sms with skype in ubuntu 8.04

    Great instructions :) THANKS! ):P
    Two duplicates, highlighted and removed one (with the Remove button). :confused: What a dummy I am.
    It asked for a re-load. Complied :) (Synaptic)
    76 Reloaded OK....
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