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3 Days Ago

bullwinkle2 started a thread [ubuntu] Looking for a screensaver or screen blanker that does not totally stop sending signal in New to Ubuntu

EDIT: I am redefining my request, since the word "screensaver" seems to have some negative connotations. So now I am looking for something that will...

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4 Days Ago

Shibblet started a thread Snaps, Flatpak's, and Hard Drive Space in Ubuntu, Linux and OS Chat

I did an install of Kubuntu 24.04.1, and did a little testing. I partition a 32g / (root) drive, and then use the rest of the disk space for...

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4 Days Ago

turrican32 started a thread [other] Getting help for Ubuntu Core? in General Help

Hey there, I'm experiencing a very annoying issue with Ubuntu Core, but I can't see it mentioned here (unless I'm missing something very obvious,...

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5 Days Ago

alan44zz started a thread [ubuntu] Installation of Ubuntu on a Windows desktop in New to Ubuntu

Hello, Sorry to post such probably stupid questions but... I have a desktop running under Win10 and want to install Ubuntu24 on it, on a...

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4 Days Ago

sgt-mike started a thread ZFS create in Server Platforms

Just starting out on ZFS. I did a test run of some scrub laptop drive in six drive 1- 5.25" bay enclosure (Sata only and thin drives I think 2.5"...

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5 Days Ago

parsek772 started a thread no GRUB menu after upgrading 24.04 in Installation & Upgrades

Hi, I have a dual boot system with Win11. I lost GRUB menu. Mini PC directly goes into Linux. I installed and ran Boot Repair, but it didn't...

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2 Days Ago

arminimra started a thread Ubuntu 24.04 USB Install (UEFI) in Installation & Upgrades

Hello, While installing Ubuntu 24.04 via USB in UEFI mode, when it tries to read the USB, I get the following error: Initramfs unpacking failed:...

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5 Days Ago

jeraldweinstein started a thread [SOLVED] Boot Repair Advice in New to Ubuntu

Hello, I am not a noob however this issue I have seems like the best place to get assistance with. My system Dell Inspiron 7506, 1TB hard...

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1 Day Ago

alsacien started a thread How can we get the full and (absolute) complete path to a file for use in terminal? in New to Ubuntu

good day dear ubuntu experts pretty new here - and well - i need your help and advice. how to get the absolute File Path in Linux: i have...

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2 Days Ago

satimis started a thread [ubuntu] How to re-install Google Chrome in General Help

Hi all, Ubuntu 24.04 From time to time, warning popup advises me to re-install Chrome. I found following link: How to Install Google Chrome...

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3 Days Ago

pjstock started a thread shouldn't a 30gb /home be sufficient? in General Help

My Ubuntu LTE22.04 is setup with a 30gb /home partition, which I thought would be enough to function easily. But I am down to about 2.9GB free space...

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5 Days Ago

spencer2 started a thread [ubuntu] Installing Ubuntu 24 w/o erasing??? in Installation & Upgrades

So; long time Ubuntu user who has installed multiple Ubuntus over nearly 20ish years. I did the dist-upgrade from U22, got a message that there...

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5 Days Ago

jgw started a thread problem updating to 24.04 in Installation & Upgrades

I was told that 24.04 was ready and did I want to upgrade. I said yes. I have 5 systems. One went through everything and upgraded just fine. My...

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6 Days Ago

raleigh3 started a thread BIOS does not see my pendrive in General Help

I used BalenaEtcher to install Ubuntu 24.01 to a pendrive. I went into the BIOS to change the boot order, but it does not see the pendrive? (SDC)...

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4 Days Ago

spi_ started a thread how can I create usb with Windows ISO and how I erase usb? in Windows

how can I create usb with Windows ISO and how I erase usb? thanks. Gk

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5 Days Ago

Shishimaru started a thread [ubuntu] Settings doesn't open in Wayland session in Ubuntu Development Version

Hi there. I've noticed that the Gnome Settings app opens in Xorg session (and crashes sometimes, especially when dealing with fractional scaling),...

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4 Days Ago

gipsyshadow started a thread [ubuntu] Scrcpy step-by-step in Multimedia Software

I'd like to run Scrcpy with my phone (android 14) and I'd want to ask your help... help for a noob like me indeed :) My goal is to run Scrcpy...

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5 Days Ago

circonflex started a thread 1.4MB unallocated space in Ubuntu, Linux and OS Chat

Hello, After installing Ubuntu 24.04.1, via a boot key, I find myself with 1.4MB of unallocated space on my SSD. Option during installation: -...

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6 Days Ago

bkz81 started a thread No GUI only command line. in Installation & Upgrades

I was doing updates this morning and saw an upgrade to the latest version. It was in process but my screen went black midway, and now It won't go...

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2 Days Ago

la.khan started a thread [SOLVED] BleachBit 4.6.0 for Linux on Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS in General Help

Hi, I have Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS and wish to install BleachBit so that I can regularly clean my system. However, when I visit...

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16 Hours Ago

Alex_K. started a thread libvlc: How get current video resolution? in Ubuntu Application Development

Hello, How can I get current video resolution using libvlc? I wasn't been able to find any API for this. I'm developing an application using...

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1 Day Ago

bilkay started a thread Almost TEN MINUTES to Boot in General Help

My laptop is taking a LONG time (~10 minutes) to boot. Here are two line from syslog during boot showing an 8 minute gap between them: Sep 19...

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1 Day Ago

mefisto55 started a thread [ubuntu] EFI Volume Corrupt in General Help

Hi, I have a problem where during boot I get Failed to open \EFI\ubuntu\grubx64.efi - Volume Corrupt Failed to load image \EFI\ubuntu\grubx64.efi...

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2 Days Ago

madscientist032 started a thread [ubuntu] Looking for feedback: new NAS HDDs or Recertified? in Server Platforms

Hello all - I am in the process of upgrading my local storage server and I need to purchase bigger NAS-grade HDDs. We're talking multiple 6-12 TB...

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4 Days Ago

grilli303 started a thread [ubuntu] Desktop does not appear after entering user password in Desktop Environments

Hi there Since a few days I have the following problem with Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS on my Notebook. After I enter the user password, nothing happens...

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5 Days Ago

chetinho10 started a thread [SOLVED] Customize Application Menu Icon in General Help

Good afternoon I want to customize the app menu icon, but when I do, the icon I changed it to looks completely blank, is this normal? Greetings.

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6 Days Ago

ubernoobie started a thread why is UEFI installation of ubuntu 24.04 lts behaving different for mdadm during inst in Installation & Upgrades

I am trying to setup mdadm RAID1 for the os drive for ubuntu 24.04 lts and am not sure what is going on with uefi that it is adding mount points to...

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1 Hour Ago

ne29914 started a thread As Muon is Deceased, what are the Possibilites? Synaptic, or... in General Help

Running Lubuntu, and Muon is apparently dead. What's a good replacement for package management? Synaptic looks like a good candidate, are there...

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1 Day Ago

donald187 started a thread How does Canonical benefit Ubuntu's users from a technical standpoint? in Ubuntu, Linux and OS Chat

I was just wondering about what Canonical does for its Ubuntu users to protect or benefit them. I'm referring to the distribution itself. For...

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3 Days Ago

ash92 started a thread Using RAM on Ubuntu for Firefox cache in General Help

Hi, I am using "Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS". I want to use the RAM for cached files by Firefox browser (version 130.0 (64-bit)). I setup...

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