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Unfortunately I also have been experiencing the same issue with flash.

"That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."
(Neil Armstrong)

It also can be applied here (sort of)...

You are right indeed. But it crashes with flash. what good it is?.
I am loyal to FF too. But constant crashes with no way knowing the cause, it make it useless and annoying to keep using it.

One element which was not addressed in more details, is the /home directory in its own partition, which is the way I have been doing since early versions of ubuntu.

In addition to the fact,...

The very reason why Google came out with its own designed Browser, it was for simple reason. (Mozilla) Firefox - being a non-profit, it was not providing the kind of detailed information about users...

I have an hour worth of video (MP4) on my HD. However I like to copy & burn only few selected scenes onto the the DVD.

I need help please.
What s/w is the best for doing it.
I like the clips...

thank you kindly. Your "prescription" worked for me too.

I wish there would be a way for Ubuntu to have self diagnostic Ap to check itself for wireless, and correct it w/o user's involvement.

I sing the "Hava Nagilah". And it goes off.

Seriously. I have noticed on my Dell vostro 1400, when I click on the "shut down",(top right of the screen) - no response.It just ignores the command.
...

thanks Karl

I have one basic question.
Since I don't do any of the programming, as such I never use source code, nor do I compile any s/w.

Is it necessary for user like me to include the Source code in the...

"To Upgrade or not upgrade" so said Shakespeare.
If you feel like Christopher Columbus. You "upgrade" with First Alpha release.
If you feel like Anthony Bourdain. You would upgrade when Beta 1 is...

I also partitioned my Dual-Boot H.drive (Windows 7 & Ubuntu) into 3 partitions.
1. Windows 7
2. Ubuntu Applications and Sys files
3. /Home (formatted for ext4).

This way, it is possible to...

John,
While I don't have an advise how to install onto 2 separate HDs. I also have Windows 7, & Ubuntu 10.04 installed on the same HD, with separate partitions.

Just be VERY CAREFUL When you...

I am not sure this question has been posted before.

I have a 3-part partitioned HD on which I have.

1. Windows 7
2. Ubuntu 10.04
3. /Home for my Ubuntu files.

I use both OS's quite often....

Laptop: Dell Inspiron 700m

I did partition the HD into 3 logic drives. (NTFS)
Drive c: Windows 7
Drive E: Linux (Fat32)
Drive (unmarked) designed for Lucid /HOME directory (Fat32)

I get only...

As a "newbe" myself, both of you can be sure, you speak on behalf on many many and more many users like me. w/o more and more users switching from Apple or Windows, Linux will stay as hobby. Rather...

Some of you "command line" geeks will have to forgive me for pointing it out to you.
You have to remember that one of the main objectives of Linux OS is to convince as many user of Windows and...

adm1968
Interesting, I have the opposite problem. Sound works everywhere, except with Flash player in Firefox.
Am I missing a driver, i am not sure. It would be nice if someone could find out the...

Is there any chance, someone would be kind and compile this driver, and uploaded the binary file on the ubuntu repository, so novice users can just install it with minimum hassle.

Thanks

1. Download & install "GDebi package Installer"
2. download and save ov51x-jpeg-source_1.5.9-1_all.deb
3. Applications/system tools/GDebi package Installer.

Hope it will help others nubis like...

I have another issue with this webcam.
The LED light is "on" whenever the camera is off. And turns off when video is displayed.
I am sure it is with the way is set up in ububntu. But I don't know...

Here are instructions forwarded to me by another member.

Here is a complete solution:

Once for all, install vlc on your machine if not already available.

To hear and record a CastUp object:...

This VideoCam shows videos:
Camorama - No
Skype - No
Cheese: Yes
Ekiga - Yes.

What do I need to do get it to work on Skype.(I tried kneeling and pray Allah woo Akbar) No help.

Appreciate...

Please, any takers to the .xsession problem?.
appreciate more inputs

For some reason, I am having the same problem with Intrepid 8.10. Although I do get around it through "GNOME failsafe" option. It still a problem which hopefully someone will find a solution for.
...

First you need to get the Service Tag of your laptop (located on a sticker under the laptop).
Then go to dell's site and enter the Service tag (if you registered the unit with Dell). You will then...