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I did have to think where I was going to post, but considering that it was about installation and upgrading, that was the best option. I didn't think that I would have to (re)introduce myself as I...

As explained elsewhere, I have returned as an Ubuntu user, and when I tried to install restricted drivers, as instructed, all I got in return was a black screen; no cursor, no way of knowing what was...

Due to reasons beyond my control, I have been a Windows user for far too long, but due to other reasons, I have returned to Ubuntu. Let me explain. As we would often upgrade our hardware, we...

I've had quite a few CD's come up 'blank' when meta data is involved. What I have to do is manually input the data as thoroughly as I can, then submit it for further use. The next time I play that...

Doesn't Skype have an internal troubleshoot section to ensure everything is working OK? Try that first, and if you still have a problem, it is then an UBUNTU problem.

Whenever I had a Skype...

You forgot to mention that it is very important to make sure your tin-foil hat is correctly fitted!

We use external portable HDD's instead of flash drives now. We have a 2TB external desktop drive for ALL major data, then we use portable 1TB drives to swap data between a desktop and laptop. As I...

When someone doesn't know what they are doing, or what something is called, and they ask for help by using terms only they know, how does that help us help them? On another site I frequent, I often...

The first thing I do with any new computer/laptop is install Firefox. It's a no-brainer. I then point the computer owner to the add-ons page and let them decide what extensions they would like.
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To thank all the mods for their tireless work in restoring the forums, I'll chuck on a couple of shrimps on the barby, and fill the esky with a few cold ones. Now it is time to relax!

Go here, choose what best suits your hardware, then just follow the prompts. I have a laptop with W7, so I had to go with a 12.04 LTS install, but at least it's better than the alternative.

I've been using my tablet (Pendo Pad, aka Dodo Pad) as a media server Christmas 2012. I had to purchase a hdmi adaptor and lead, but it works perfectly for what I intended it for.

It plays movies...

Keep checking back as someone who is proficient in using dvr files might come up with an answer.

That's just a Microsoft scare tactic.

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Unless the source djsc was finalised, it will only play in the what it was recorded on. When I have to use a DVD Recorded, I record to the HDD, then burn to a DVD-RW so I can re-use the disc at a...

Maybe the .dvr filename is not recognised, but at least you were finally able to install Handbrake.

By importing, do you mean it can't successfully read from the source file? If so, try another...

Try:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:stebbins/handbrake-releases

then:
sudo apt-get install handbrake-gtk handbrake-cli

how to install handbrake ubuntu

Look through these and see what you come up with. All I did was find it in the Software Centre, and installed it from there.

How to Install Handbrake on Ubuntu 13.04

Try it up to the ubuntu entry, and see what happens. If nothing, add raring instead of precise.

If none of that works, try searching google for a how-to.

Looks like you have to make an addition to your repositories.

In Software Sources, under the Other Software tab, click add

http://ppa.launchpad.net/stebbins/handbrake-releases/ubuntu precise
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When I am responsible for installing programs on family members computers, I have to do so whenever I have the access. My 80+ yo mother has NFI how to install anything on her laptop, my brother...

Skype is 'dead' to me now that Microsoft own it. I used it regularly to stay in contact with family, who live in various states of the country (Australia).

Now, I use ooVoo on my android tablet...

I used to use DVDStyler (found in Software Centre), but as I'm now going back the other way (DVD to mp4), I no longer have a need to use it.