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    Re: CUPS in Chrome - Not Authorized

    I found nothing about this issue with Chrome. The package I'm using to give me version 65 I downloaded from the Google site so it isn't really an Ubuntu bug. Firefox still works as normally (add,...
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    CUPS in Chrome - Not Authorized

    Within the past day I've lost the ability to modify any CUPS settings via localhost:631 in Chome. I get a


    Unauthorized Enter your username and password or the root username and password to...
  3. [ubuntu] Re: cannot create temp file for here-document: No space left on device

    That is still a large file if you just deleted it. Keep an eye on it - at some point you are probably going to have to open it up and find out where the problem is. If you find a recurring...
  4. [ubuntu] Re: cannot create temp file for here-document: No space left on device

    I wrote this about 8 years ago about how to analyze and recover lost disk space. I think it still applies:
    https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1122670
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    Re: Ubunty 17.10 look / feel / theme

    You can install gnome-tweak-tool to give you different themes.
    You can create/check some keyboard shortcuts via the Settings menu: Settings > Devices > Keyboard
    If you are booting into 17.10...
  6. Re: How can I set font to the right corner of the window

    Which version of Ubuntu are you using? For 17.10, click the upper right "Power" button, then the settings icon, then "Region & Language". Or just type "Settings" in the Activities button (upper...
  7. [gnome] Re: 17.10 - Living with GNOME/Wayland: No gksu / pkexec

    In order to solve the "frozen password" box for many of the graphical apps we currently cannot run as root, one workaround - in conjunction with running the xhost command - is to include the apps in...
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    [SOLVED] Re: Any reason to hold off on Artful Aardvark?

    I agree with howefield's post. I've been using Ubuntu for over a decade. I overall like the new version, but the transition from Unity is taking a bit of adjustment. If you have a lot of scripts that...
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    [ubuntu_mate] Re: Cannot print after upgrade to 17.10

    I did a dist-upgrade to 17.10 and my HP printer failed to work initially even though the system saw it. Even though the scanner portion works, you might try re-running hp-setup (or whatever you used...
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    [SOLVED] Re: how to remap keyboard ?

    I have some keys reassigned via xmodmap. I've placed them in a startup script that includes the following:


    # Tab key
    xmodmap -e "keycode 82 = Tab"

    You would need to make an executable...
  11. [gnome] Re: 17.10 - Living with GNOME/Wayland: No gksu / pkexec

    Exec=bash -c 'xhost +SI:localuser:root && sudo gparted'
    Combining the commands within the a .desktop file would eliminate an extra step.
    "gksu" or "gksudo" is preferred over "sudo":

    Exec=bash...
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    Re: bash error in 17.10

    It is most likely a problem with a temperature monitoring setting in a.conf file (such as /etc/sensors.conf) or something similar. You can probably see the error by running "sensors-detect" as root...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 - CompizConfig not working

    I am having CCSM issues with window decorations and keybindings (especially xmacro assignments). I suspect the issue is the 17.10 update and/or Wayland integration with CCSM.

    If you are running...
  14. [SOLVED] Re: 17.10 Can't find programs installed with snap

    After reading the previous posts I reinstalled the gimp snap. When opened, it put an icon on the launcher and I was able to lock it to the Dock, so it isn't a pure snap issue.

    grahammechanical's...
  15. [SOLVED] Re: 17.10 Can't find programs installed with snap

    I've only installed one snap program and uninstalled it shortly thereafter, so I can't speak specifically about snaps.

    Were you able to see the snap desktop file in ~/.local/share/applications ? ...
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    [ubuntu] Re: 17.10- Move Trash Bin To Favorites?

    In nautilus (Files), there is a trash bin icon in the top left panel by default.

    If you want to add it to the bottom in your own favorites, add the following to ~/.config/gtk-3.0/bookmarks:

    ...
  17. [SOLVED] Re: Add applications to "Open With..." List?

    When you right click the file in nautilus and look at the Open with Other Application, there should be a panel at the bottom to Find New Applications. Clicking on that should open Ubuntu Software...
  18. [SOLVED] Re: Problem with nautilus search after 17.10 upgrade

    Have you checked Files > Preferences: Search & Preview to see if everything looks ok? You might try limiting the search to only the computer if you have something else selected.

    You could also...
  19. Thread: Shut Down Issue

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    [ubuntu] Re: Shut Down Issue

    You could try it from the command line using "sudo shutdown now" to see if any error messages are generated.

    Can you suspend it normally? (in 17.10, you click the Power button, then click and...
  20. [gnome] 17.10 - Living with GNOME/Wayland: No Recents or Show Desktop Buttons

    I haven't found a "Recents" or "Show Desktop" button for 17.10 using GNOME/Wayland. I've come up with a workaround for both, but there must be easier methods. Please post them.
    Until Then:
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  21. [gnome] Re: 17.10 - Living with GNOME/Wayland: No gksu / pkexec

    xhost +si:localuser:root

    The command in the initial post just checks to see if you are running Wayland. If you aren't, gksu and pkexec will probably still work as previously.
  22. [gnome] 17.10 - Living with GNOME/Wayland: No gksu / pkexec

    I've been using Ubuntu for well over a decade. In recent years, I've mostly had to make just minor tweaks to my system to keep it running exactly as I wanted. I've paid little attention to the...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Libre office writer

    The recovery option may not be for your current document, but for an older one. Check the name of the file that LibreOffice is asking to recover.

    Also, if you don't really need to recover the...
  24. [ubuntu] Re: PC only boots from 700MB CD - Can I tailor the ISO down to 700MB?

    Jon02794,

    I see you joined the Ubuntu forums last year. Do you happen to have Grub 2 on your computer for booting purposes?

    If so, you can download the ISO file directly to your hard drive,...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Dropbox and Ubuntu 13.10...solved yet?

    I did an upgrade from Raring rather than a clean install and Dropbox continues to work normally for me.
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