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  1. [ubuntu] Re: where can i find the script that run when creating iso files - mkisofs?

    Try
    locate mkisofs
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    Re: Federal Student Aid Website blocks Linux

    lol - just tried the FAFSA web site using firefox4 in both Ubuntu and Win 7. And IE9 also in win 7.

    same result - after pressing the start here button - no go.

    got sent here

    Just...
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    [ubuntu] Re: From ubuntu to windows 7

    Getting into BIOS setup varies by PC - when the PC 1st starts you press some key - which key is the question? For example on my laptop its <F!2> but on my desktop its <F2>. Other common keys are...
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    [ubuntu] Re: From ubuntu to windows 7

    Thanks it helps. Win 7 has no boot files. This usually happens when a PC is set up to boot 2 versions of windows such as XP and Win7. Microsoft by default will put the boot files in only one of the...
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    [ubuntu] Re: From ubuntu to windows 7

    Sure sounds to me that your win 7 cd is bad and your out of luck.

    Did you have Win 7 up and running at one time on the PC? If so maybe you can fix it with a Vista/Win7 Recovery Disc — NeoSmart ...
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    [other] Re: URGENT!!!! Help with Ubuntu for laptop!

    How much ram does it have - standard for that model is 128m - max memory is 512m.

    Unless its has a least 384m of memory Ubuntu probably won't work.

    Specifications
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    Re: fresh partition not empty

    ext2/3 reserve space too. Your probably don't want reserve space set to zero. from man tune2fs
    having reserve space help avoid file fragmentation and generally will allow faster disk access.
    But...
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    Re: fresh partition not empty

    By default ext4 will reserve about 5% of a partitions space for critical system tasks. (Just in case space runs low the OS still has some disk space it can use).

    The reserve space can be adjusted...
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    [ubuntu] Re: non-standard useraccount?

    and to change the default shell you can use the chsh command.

    please read the man page for options and warnings. (its short)


    man chsh

    BTW: there is an option to chance the shell through...
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    [ubuntu] Re: ubuntu 10.10 boot but give error

    You get the busy box shell when the kernel is able to load but can't find / allocate other programs / files needed. That could be due to a hardware or a mis-configured setup file. - hard to tell.
    ...
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    [ubuntu] Re: back door dual boot

    Don't see any reason why you idea of putting /boot and grub on a USB drive and putting / (root) on the esata drive won't work. Don't think it will hurt anything to try. You should be able to install...
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    [SOLVED] Re: recover files from h/d

    If you can see the file you should be able to copy it somewhere else without changing permissions. What happened when you tried?

    But if you have to change permissions or ownership.
    Bring up the...
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    [SOLVED] Re: How to restore partiion UUID?

    Wonder what happened to the UUID?

    anyway try the mkswap command - that should generate a new UUID.

    mkswap /dev/sda6

    If the other OS is Solaris or BSD - see the waring in the man pages.
  14. [ubuntu] Re: The 2TB drives at costco will they work with ubuntu?

    I'm a dinosaur - remember how cool it was to dial into a BBS. :D with a 1200 baud modem.
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    [SOLVED] Re: Splitting Home Directory

    You create symbolic links. Using code something like this.


    rm -rIv ~/Documents
    ln -s /media/stuff/Documents ~/Documents
    The above removes/deletes the Documents folder in user home directory...
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    [SOLVED] Re: Help! 10.04 Monitor Issue

    1st check for a dead screen - boot with a live CD - do you get a display?
  17. [ubuntu] Re: How to ignore certain packages during update.

    All I can think of is to pin the package to the current version. Can be done from the package menu in Synaptic.

    Can't think of anyway to tell it only update this package if the update comes from...
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    [SOLVED] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 .bat Equivalent?

    one way to run multiple lines of code is to create s shell script - make it executable - and set your menu entry to the script.

    another way is to separate the commands on the same line is to use a...
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    [SOLVED] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 .bat Equivalent?

    HOWTO (XAMPP) - Ubuntu Forums

    Old How To - but its still active - it what I used when i ran Xampp - but don't think XAMPP has changed much. and It does show how to set up an Xampp control...
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    [ubuntu] Re: What time is it - really?

    One is setting the system clock to local time - the other probably Ubuntu is setting the system clock to UTC (universal time)

    check and if needed edit /etc/default/rcS and change the line UTC=yes...
  21. Thread: EasyBCD

    by louieb
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    [ubuntu] Re: EasyBCD

    Get and run the Boot Info Script: SourceForge.net: it will show your drives and what boot loader is installed where. and other good stuff.

    If you have questions put the output in your next post -...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Getting Ubuntu Online

    The 6 digits you removed is your network cards MAC address.

    Looks like you don't have an IP - It would be listed after Inet addr:

    Also looks like the laptop has a wired and wireless card. (eth0...
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    [SOLVED] Re: Move /tmp onto its own partition?

    /tmp - gets cleaned out at every reboot. Thats just the normal Linux way.
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    [ubuntu] Re: Can't upgrade Hardy LTS to 10.4 LTS

    Depends - if you have 3rd party software or in your case ppa repositories. the upgrade path is pretty much hit or miss. It is recommended to disable ppa and none official software sources.
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  25. Thread: Triple Boot?

    by louieb
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    [SOLVED] Re: Triple Boot?

    Just my 2 cents - Virtualization is the way to go. VirtualBox OSE is in the repositories. But I would use the PUEL version of VirtualBox. If you have a couple of gig of memory its pretty easy to...
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