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    [ubuntu] Need an up to date ssd how to on 11.04

    Sorry guys, I'm being lazy. Searched the forums for ssd 11 and came up with **** butkus. A zillion pages dating to 2008. Anyone have a proven plan for ssd with trim support (and other tips) for...
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    [ubuntu] I need votes to improve apt cacher

    Hello forum. Thanks for years of assistance. If you searched for help configuring or repairing apt cacher and found my post you're probably in the same spot I'm in. You would like to share debs and...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Need know good internet filter / link

    Troopers you guys are. Thanks for all the advice and big thanks to bodhi.zazen for chasing the dans bug to conclusion and offering an alternitive method. I am glad someone like you is on the dev team.
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    [ubuntu] Re: Need know good internet filter / link

    I got ya xpod. I'd say your right most of the time. This is a new development that I wasn't ready for. I'm positive when a friend came over he taught lessons I didn't assume my son would have access...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Need know good internet filter / link

    Thank you both. I'll try these options ans see what happens. My kid is young enough where a totally unrestricted Internet just won't work. Might request this be addressed with edubuntu so parents...
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    [ubuntu] Need know good internet filter / link

    Had a bad weekend and I need some help. After my sons 10th birthday I checked his browser history, needless to say social networking has educational benefits. So far I've spent 8 - 9 hours doing...
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    [other] Bios issue -- AC Recovery

    Hello all and thanks for your help in advance. I babysit a fleet or 100 Dell Optiplex 740's state wide. These units are suppose to be left on and auto-reboot nightly. From time to time a few units...
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    [ubuntu] vnc on 8.04 Server

    is it possible to vnc to ubuntu 8.04 server? Read and tried several things but cant get it to work. If it is possible please post a link to instructions. thanks
    P.s. this is my first server (BIG...
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    sticky edgy sources?

    any master roasters wanna sticky 6.10 sources for quick reference (for those of us who break and reinstall our system on a regular basis please.)
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    Re: What part of Kentucky are you based in?

    Paducah area here. And I assumed I was the only one in western KY using ububtu. See what happens when you get arrogant. Bad thing is I'm a truck driver. Don't know what state I'll be in on any given...
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    Re: Sharing /var/cache/apt??

    In Fedora I just burnt a disk of the dir. copied files the the other computer, yum "varified" the copies by going on line and installed them very quickly. Might try it and cancle if quick and dirty...
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    Re: Ubuntu = pathetic

    Too bad. We try to help with these things. Getting started with these thing can be choppy. My first install was on a mac blue and white with a ati 7000 video card, talk about a tough nut to crack....
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    Poll: Re: *sigh*, I'm going back to windows ..

    The bad thing is we lost our new friend. He's not even speaking to us anymore and we have forgoten all about him. By by new friend. Hope to see you next dist-upgrade.
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    foobillard causes reboot

    Any one else have this problem? Installed from repos foobillard 3.0a. uname is 2.6.15-26-386, Nvidia 6600. glx works (3900 fps), 2800 sempron 64 bit, 512 ddr and I don't know what logs to post. It...
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    Re: Rip and shrink DVDs with K9Copy

    Any way we could update the repositories to install 1.04 or 1.1? I'd loive to do it myself but I try to stick to only screwing up my system, not everybody elsed (don't know how.)
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    app to backup apps and repositories

    Hello all. Had an Idea nad I'm sure I'm not the only one. Can we request a backup option (idiot proof button that backs up apps and updates) from synaptic or Update manager? I thought it might be...
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    Re: doomsday (jdoom) on 5.10

    Now I feel like a #ick. Mr. Yagisan please accept my appoligy. If it helps I have done some research, and imho you are a very reliable source. Not to mention I appriciate your time spent on the...
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    Re: doomsday (jdoom) on 5.10

    That brings up an unrelated question. I know nothing about linux key mappers, spyware, viruses and so on. One thing I've read a while ago is "Use other repositories at your own risk." I agree with...
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    Re: doomsday (jdoom) on 5.10

    Quick update. I tried to compile from source but sdl 1.2.0 is required and I think synaptic says I have 1.2.7 w/ ogg. Can I point ./config to 1.2.7 or should I go on a wild goose chase for 1.2.0?
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    doomsday (jdoom) on 5.10

    Hello all. From what I've read the doomsday engine may be the best (updatable) doom port around. The problem is it's not listed in synaptic (and I'm to chicken to install from source). So I wanted to...
  21. Re: How to troubleshoot ??? subcategory (suggestion)

    Can I get an Amen? (Bump)
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    Re: Ubuntu 5.04 i386 addon zip

    Your a good man Mr. Bass. A million thanks. Im a noob and was having a tough time. =D>
  23. Re: Not sure I'm up to date (repository dead horse)

    see http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=72282 for media stuff.
  24. Re: Why have the enhanced Search functions gone?

    Thanks. thats invalueable.:p
  25. Re: How to troubleshoot ??? subcategory (suggestion)

    A good example. How to troubleshoot repositories. Right now I may have a repository problem. I found 4 good posts that may be up to date and followed one threads instructions. Then I "sudo apt-get...
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