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  1. Re: install java - both 32-bit and 64-bit side-by-side

    I installed this:

    sudo apt-get install ia32-sun-java6-bin


    run this to select which java version

    sudo update-alternatives --config java

    for those apps I want to run in 32-bit mode, I...
  2. install java - both 32-bit and 64-bit side-by-side

    I presently have 64-bit Java JDK running on Lucid 64-bit. I would also like to install 32-bit JRE. Can I just go ahead and simply install the 32-bit version? Are there any other steps necessary...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Lucid - no system beep sound

    tried - but no sound.
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    [ubuntu] Lucid - no system beep sound

    just installed Lucid 64-bit. everything running smoothly including the sound except no system beep from PC speaker. system beep is enabled in system -> preferences -> sound. What else can I try?
    ...
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    [ubuntu] hauppauge hvr-950 can't scan channels

    I have a fresh Intrepid install and I installed the firmware for this usb device. I am able to capture broadcast OTH, but not cable. When I scan for cable channels, MythTV times out (I tried...
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    [ubuntu] Re: chmod files to 777 - still can't read

    chmodding doesn't seem to have an effect. I can create and delete files in /media/disk:
    touch testfile
    rm testfile
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    [ubuntu] Re: chmod files to 777 - still can't read

    already installed:

    ntfs-3g is already the newest version.
    0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.
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    [ubuntu] Re: chmod files to 777 - still can't read

    Just tried that and can't change ownership or permissions. here's output for the disk from mount -l:

    /dev/sdb1 on /media/disk type fuseblk (rw,nosuid,nodev,noatime,allow_other,blksize=4096) []
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    [ubuntu] chmod files to 777 - still can't read

    the files below reside in /media/disk - it's a NTFS partition that I create and store backup images with the program Bootit. I had moved some of these files to /media/disk/Bootit folder, but when I...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Virtualbox 1.60 Issues

    I finally got win2k to run (still not XP) by disabling IO APIC.
  11. Thread: VMDK or VDI?

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    [ubuntu] Re: VMDK or VDI?

    actually VMDK is for virtualbox as well - just not sure which one I should use for both the primary and slave IDE's in virtualbox. here is one person's experience with both VDI and VMDK on...
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    [ubuntu] Re: mythbuntu in virtualbox vs. mythTV on Ubuntu

    I'll be going with pvr-250. I've already tested it with a quick mythTV install on an older machine and it works fine. my install options:

    1. ubuntu + mythTV
    2. ubuntu + mythbuntu (virtualized...
  13. Thread: VMDK or VDI?

    by hamhock
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    [ubuntu] VMDK or VDI?

    I will be installing win2k as guest - should I use VDI or VMDK?

    I also want to enable win2k to access a NTFS partition. Should I use VDI or VMDK for this "slave drive."

    I'm mainly concerned if...
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    [ubuntu] Partition Scheme - new Install

    I'm about to install Ubuntu 64-bit. Should I create an additional /data partition for very large files created by Virtualbox and mythTV?

    /swap
    /
    /home
    /data (VDI's and mpg's)

    If this is...
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    [ubuntu] mythbuntu in virtualbox vs. mythTV on Ubuntu

    I'm about to install ubuntu 8.04 64-bit on a new machine - capture device will be either a hauppauge PVR-250 or USB-950.

    What are the advantages / disadvantages of running mythbuntu in virtualbox...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Virtualbox 1.60 Issues

    I slipstreamed SP4 into win2k and have installed from it so I know it is good. I'm about to build a replacement computer and I assume I won't be able to use my winXP OEM disk.
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    [ubuntu] Re: Virtualbox 1.60 Issues

    yes - did that. followed this fine guide:
    http://www.ubuntu1501.com/2007/12/installing-virtualbox-with-usb-support.html

    USB was available in Vbox and I tried it both enabled and disabled.
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    [ubuntu] Re: Virtualbox 1.60 Issues

    I installed Mint 4 in Virtualbox without problems.

    I installed 1.6 by downloading the binary from virtualbox.org.

    It's weird that I can't even install win2000 from ISO or CD.
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    [ubuntu] Re: Virtualbox 1.60 Issues

    XP is 32 bit. VT - I've tried both on and off.


    I've done that as well.
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    [ubuntu] Virtualbox 1.60 Issues

    I'm running Ubuntu 8.04 64-bit as host - I installed Mint 4.0 as guest with no problems.

    I tried to install win2000 SP4 from CD and ISO, but froze at "Setup is starting Windows 2000." I set...
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    [ubuntu] Two Video Cards + Two Monitors

    I just installed 8.04 amd64. The first monitor is working, but that is all.

    card1 is ATI x300, card2 is ATI 9550 AGP. here is my xorg.conf:

    Section "InputDevice"
    Identifier "Generic...
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