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    Re: disc burning

    Hi
    Thanks for responding
    I am using Brasero to copy audio cds. It happens on all Audio Cd discs and on a different pc running Ubuntu 16.04
    its only the reading of the discs that is the problem the...
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    disc burning

    hi
    Can anyone advise me on why Brasero takes so long to read an audio cd about 29 mins. It writes at what I call a normal speed about 3mins.
    I am using Ubuntu 16.04
    Any Advice appreciated...
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    Re: Failed instalation of playonlinux

    This is the reply I get to
    ps aux | grep apt

    allister 2539 0.0 0.0 5112 808 pts/2 S+ 14:33 0:00 grep --color=auto apt

    not sure what to type in
    ACG
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    Re: Failed instalation of playonlinux

    Thanks for your reply
    This is all I get:-

    lsof: WARNING: can't stat() fuse.gvfsd-fuse file system /run/user/1000/gvfs
    Output information may be incomplete....
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    Re: Failed instalation of playonlinux

    Thanks
    I cannot get back to that screen.
    I had closed down my computer and when I try to access anything on terminal it says
    dpkg: error: dpkg status database is locked by another process
    Dont...
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    Re: Failed instalation of playonlinux

    Thanks for the reply
    I got an agreement type screen like click here to agree to conditions but it would not let me do this so perhaps this is still running
    how do I clear/stop the package manager...
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    Failed instalation of playonlinux

    Hi
    I have tried twice to install playonlinux following two U tube videos all seemed to go well but I now get on terminal this error :-" Unable to lock the administration directory...
  8. Thread: Python

    by Allisterguy
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    Re: Python

    Hi Thanks for the reply
    I am typing exactly as in the book and the same case as the book.

    D = 1,686
    For p in range (50,150): print p, p*d

    And I should get:-
    95 160.17
    96 160 856
    97 163 542
  9. Thread: Python

    by Allisterguy
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    Python

    hi

    I have two questions
    1.
    I am trying to learn Python! and am using "Python The Ultimate beginners guide: start coding today.
    In chapter two
    I have to type in terminal:-
    D = ,686

    For p...
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    Re: sandisk wireless stick

    hi
    Thanks
    I have a sandisk 32 g with usb for pc and ipad and it woks well i can transfer between ipad and ububtu with no problems.
    but as I have a wireless stick I just wondered if it could...
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    sandisk wireless stick

    hi
    I wonder if anyone has experience of installing and using Sandisk sticks.
    my stick is not recognized when I plug it in.
    ACG.
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    [SOLVED] Re: terminal problem with password entry

    Thanks
    ignoring cursor works fine.
    ACG.
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    [SOLVED] terminal problem with password entry

    when I try to use terminal after my first return I am asked for my password but when I try to type in my password the flashing cursor ignores anything and continues to flash.
    I have tried to do a...
  14. Problem updating Musescore 2.0.2 to 2.0.3

    Hi
    I have been running 14.4, 32 bit and have been using Musescore 2.0.2 I would really like to upgrade to Musescore 2.0.3. ( amateur musician)
    I have been unable to do this
    I am new to linux...
  15. [SOLVED] Re: Can't install Musescore 2 -- library conflict

    Hi
    I have been running 14.4, 32 bit and have been using Musescore 2.0.2 I would really like to upgrade to Musescore 2.0.3. ( amateur musician)
    I have been unable to do this
    I am new to linux...
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    [ubuntu] Re: unbuntu with mint

    Hi
    thank you so much
    I burned the image to disc and booted it from mint and did the try ubuntu first it seemed fine except for printer. I then installed Ubuntu along side Mint and both work well...
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    [ubuntu] unbuntu with mint

    Hi
    I am running MInt 17.3 Rosa on a 32 bt pc, no windows.
    I would like to run Ubuntu 14 alongside Mint or instead of mint.
    I am unsure how to create a bootable dvd disk for unbuntu on Mint
    In...
  18. Thread: windows 8

    by Allisterguy
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    windows 8

    Hi
    I have been running Ubtuntu on my desktop for about a year no major problems. I have obtained a used sony Ultrabook which runs windows 8.
    can I install unbuntu on it? I would prefer to replace...
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    Ubuntu 14 .10 on sony vaio

    Hi
    following my success with installing 14.10 on my new os less pc. I would like to install 14.10 on my wife,s vaio which has windows 8 and she refuses to use it ( suprise, suprise)
    I have a few...
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    Re: pc without os

    Thanks for all the replies and advice.
    I got the new computer and although it said no wireless I popped a ubuntu 14.10 disc in and installed it on trial mode. it worked , there seemed to be no...
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    Re: pc without os

    hi
    Santa is bringing it so its new, here are details:-
    Packar bell S2185
    Processor AMD E1-2500
    (14 ghz. 1MB cache)
    Ram 4 GB DDR3
    Storage 500 GB, 7200 rpm
    Optical dr DVD/RW
    Wireless NO...
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    pc without os

    Hi
    I am being given a new packard bell pc which has no operating system.
    I want to install ubuntu ( I have had unbut 12 on an old computer and really like it.)
    my question is will I need...
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