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  1. [xubuntu] Re: Optimization for Acer AOA110 / High CPU when browsing web

    I have a similar Acer Aspire One netbook and was unable to run most things until I upgraded from 1 GB RAM to whatever its maximum was (2 or 3 GB; I no longer recall). I also installed a SSD (solid...
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    Re: Backport GnuCash 3.x from Debian to Bionic

    I am still trying to figure out why I can't get sbuild to work.

    $ sudo apt install ubuntu-dev-tools sbuild apt-cacher-ng auto-apt-proxy

    (the last one I haven't used before)

    $ sudo adduser...
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    Re: Backport GnuCash 3.x from Debian to Bionic

    Here is a TESTED & WORKING procedure for building GnuCash 3.7 on Ubuntu Bionic

    REQUIREMENTS
    An Ubuntu Bionic installation with bionic-backports activated. (I used a minimal Xubuntu VM for this...
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    Re: Backport GnuCash 3.x from Debian to Bionic

    SO I created a new VM with bionic, copied Rik Mills' PPA version, and it built properly using dpkg-buildpackage (NOT sbuild or pbuilder)

    Every attempt to build Ubuntu versions in the sbuild...
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    Re: Backport GnuCash 3.x from Debian to Bionic

    UPDATE: finally a successful "experimental" build -- I can build the Ubuntu eoan 3.7 package under Debian Buster. Now I'm hoping I can replicate the successful rikmills PPA build referenced above.
    ...
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    Re: Backport GnuCash 3.x from Debian to Bionic

    Thanks for the pointer. I'm going to go on a little rant (explanation) here, partly for me... ;-)

    I WAS able to build a few days ago, too... SO I blew away my build chroots, and created a new...
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    Re: Backport GnuCash 3.x from Debian to Bionic

    Is it just me, or does the latest eoan package of GnuCash 3.7 not build even in an eoan build environment?

    I have tried sbuild in eoan and disco and today I tried pbuilder just in case I'm doing...
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    Re: Backport GnuCash 3.x from Debian to Bionic

    Today's update... after trying and trying I have finally worked through lots of permutations and realized a basic fact -- the clean command where the build fails MUST be looking in the dsc file for...
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    Re: Backport GnuCash 3.x from Debian to Bionic

    Update: I've figured out how to add bionic-backports to the chroot (I wasn't able to get it to work when creating it so I manually added a bionic-backports.list file to /etc/apt/sources.list.d/...
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    Re: Backport GnuCash 3.x from Debian to Bionic

    That's excellent! Thank you so much for the helpful suggestions!

    My goal is to create a package that's buildable and usable in a Bionic or Bionic-derived system, probably also including "child"...
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    Re: Backport GnuCash 3.x from Debian to Bionic

    For fun, I just created a minimal Bionic VM. (Minimal Xubuntu environment)

    Similar process to above...


    $ sudo apt install virtualbox-guest-dkms
    $ sudo apt install virtualbox-guest-x11
    $...
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    Backport GnuCash 3.x from Debian to Bionic

    I have been trying to learn enough about packaging to get the latest GnuCash from Debian (bullseye / buster) to build on Bionic. UNFORTUNATELY it is quite challenging.

    I want to be able to...
  13. The thread that has no "jobs" because they're not in this thread

    My previous thread got closed, so I would like to clarify --

    I never expected to post employment information on Ubuntuforums.org.

    I am an administrator of the Ubuntu Arkansas LoCo. I was...
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    The thread that dare not say jobs

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  15. Poll: Do we need a place to post Arkansas job openings?

    Yesterday someone contacted the group looking to hire a server administrator. I don't know there are any rules against such things on the Ubuntu forums.

    Do we need a place to share linux-related...
  16. [ubuntu] Re: Unity WebApp for Gmail and Unity WebApp for LiveMail - bouth out of date - why?

    I just installed a couple of WebApps for the first time today, and this bit me. I just opened bug #1311636 for it. If you want to register that it affects you, feel free to sign into Launchpad and...
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    Another Global Jam coming up -- let's do one!

    It seems like only Tony and I see these things, but if you stop by here even if it's been months, let me know if you're interested in an Ubuntu Jam. We have an Arkansas LoCo team -- feel free to join...
  18. Re: Global Jam, weekend of 9/12 to 9/14/2014. Are Arkansans Interested?

    I'm starting to think nobody is interested. :sad:
  19. Global Jam, weekend of 9/12 to 9/14/2014. Are Arkansans Interested?

    Once a cycle Ubuntu hosts a 'global jam', during which users and fans of Ubuntu meet and contribute to Ubuntu in various ways.

    https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGlobalJam

    This cycle's jam will be...
  20. Re: upgrade to 13.10 after you suspend, network is disabled and cant be enabled

    You might also want to look at Bug 1184262 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1184262 -- it could be that cairo-dock is triggering the bug merely because it puts just enough strain on the processor. On...
  21. Re: upgrade to 13.10 after you suspend, network is disabled and cant be enabled

    Anyone having this problem might also want look at bug 1184262 -- https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1184262 -- as of yesterday there's a software package with a patch to try to fix it, which has helped...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Google Earth/ graphics issues

    I wish I knew what "clamped polygons" are, but I have been ignoring that message and have been drawing and loading all sorts of kml polygons as well as creating overlays and saving and loading the...
  23. Sticky: Fix for thread? WAS Re: Where to download Ubuntu for PowerPC

    I'm not active in PPC anymore (though for some reason I still subscribe to this topic). I want to offer a suggestion for this sticky PPC entry --

    I think if someone writes a NEW entry that...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Question regarding Chromium Web Browser

    I'm running Ubuntu 10.04 and it has been being updated beyond 3.x. Today it just updated to Firefox 14.0.1.

    I believe Ubuntu changed their policy on updates for some special packages, such as...
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    [SOLVED] Re: 12.04 LTS Guest Account

    It sounds like you may need to consider exactly what it is you don't want the guests to do.

    If for example you want to keep them from accessing the Internet in the middle of the night or the...
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