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    [ubuntu] Re: Upgrading to Ubuntu 12.04.1

    Its just a regular upgrade, nothing special. If you applied all offered updates then you're already on 12.04.1. Check your version with lsb_release -a


    ~wph
  2. [ubuntu] Re: failed sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

    Your sources.list looks fine to me and I think you're having some connection problems, apparently DNS issue.
    Are you able to ping us.archive.ubuntu.com on this machine? Refer to this thread.

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  3. [other] Re: What kind of ubuntu should I get for my computer?

    One more vote for Lubuntu. It works good even on lower spec machines.
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    [ubuntu] Re: Deleting a /home/john folder

    oldfred has explained it very well. Since your home folder contains a lot of hidden files and folders with configs, you shouldn't delete it unless you're gonna create new user and use him. Read his...
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    [SOLVED] Re: Changing file ownership

    sudo chown -R $USER /path/to/folderThis will change the ownership of all files in the selected folder.


    ~wph
  6. [SOLVED] Re: 12.04 Gimp is version 2.8 but folder says 2.0

    Save for Web plugin is available in gimp-plugin-registry package which is also included in otto's ppa for 2.8. To install it use the command bellow:

    sudo apt-get install gimp-plugin-registry
    If...
  7. [ubuntu] Re: Installing 32-bit 12.04 Ubuntu on a 64-bit Machine

    If I understand correctly your question then your problem is in fact not related with Ubuntu in general or neither with 32 or 64 bit systems.

    When you made your first installation (where you had...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Enable compositing 10.04

    Yes, this is normal. The X server doesn't need xorg.conf file anymore because it can gather devices with dbus. The configuration files are now in /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/
    However if you create a file...
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    Re: My Desktop Designs

    Pretty nice and clear setups, congrats! :)


    ~wph
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    Re: Best music player?

    Since you are looking for iTunes alternative and already tried Clementine and Songbird, have a look over Amarok, Banshee and Rhythmbox.

    According to the thread name, my vote is for Clementine and...
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    [SOLVED] Re: make ubuntu faster

    I'm happy you like it. :)

    Better don't, althought I find KDE to be faster then Unity3D.
    If you are looking for even better performance, try some window manager, like @andrew.46 said (for example...
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    [SOLVED] Re: Firefox/File Associations?

    Since it won't set firefox as default browser, follow the cli method:

    sudo update-alternatives --config x-www-browserThis will show all installed browsers on your system. Choose the number of the...
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    [SOLVED] Re: make ubuntu faster

    @sutibun, could you post your machine specifications?

    If its coming to lighter desktop environment, +1 for LXDE and Lubuntu. Its pretty good for slower computers.


    ~wph
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    [SOLVED] Re: Ubuntu 12.04 (Unity) 2D only

    Everything is ok now, right? If so, mark your thread as SOLVED :)


    ~wph
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    [ubuntu] Re: Enable compositing 10.04

    You must enable the composite extension in /etc/X11/xorg.conf

    Section "Extensions"
    Option "Composite" "Enable"
    EndSection


    ~wph
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    [SOLVED] Re: Ubuntu 12.04 (Unity) 2D only

    First check if you already have any installed proprietary nvidia driver:

    dpkg -s nvidia-current | grep VersionIf it says that the package is not installed, run:

    sudo apt-get install...
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    [SOLVED] Re: Firefox/File Associations?

    Go to "Systemsettings -> Default Applications -> Web Browser" and set it to firefox.
    Also make sure that dolphin is set as your default file manager.


    ~wph
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    [SOLVED] Re: How to delete unmounted partition?

    /etc/fstab is the file that contains information of all the partitions that exist on your Ubuntu system.
    You need to have root permision to change this file so use:

    sudo yourfavouriteditor...
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    [SOLVED] Re: Idle timeout in 12.04

    Go to System Settings -> Brightness and Lock and increase the time.
    If the screen continue going off then it should be screensaver related problem. To fix it type:

    gsettings set...
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    Re: Unity available for Fedora!

    They can easily change it but there will be still label "Ubuntu Desktop" in the top panel :D
  21. [ubuntu] Re: Whic BitTorent client to use on Ubuntu 12.04 64Bit?

    Try and choose. No one can force you what to use :)
    However, +1 for Deluge.
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    [ubuntu] Re: Very slow shutdown

    I faced similar behavior in earlier Ubuntu release. The fix I was using:

    cd /etc/init.d
    sudo wget http://www.jejik.com/files/examples/umountcifs
    sudo chmod ugo+x umountcifs
    sudo update-rc.d...
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    Re: This is good news for all you Skype user

    Yes, it works on Ubuntu 12.04. And no, it can't be compiled since its not open source (I wonder what craps are hidden in the source).
    Only some binaries are available.
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