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I did not know that one isn't suppose to let others know here what one has experienced using the Ubuntu operating system!. Again, forgive me!
I have been using...

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In a nutshell: use a 32 bit version for your desktop & use a 64 bit version for your server. Why?

The reason Ubuntu recommends a 32 bit desktop version is because not all software is...

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Just wanted to add some info for update:

1) last OS was Ubuntu 12.04 (32bit)
2) the sudo lshw command shows all 4 sticks ( I have to assume all sticks are seated properly &...

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Lately when I boot my machine I get the following about 50% of the time: 'the disk drive for /tmp is not ready yet or not present....' along with some options like waiting or...

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Thanks for your persistence!:lol:

I am now wondering if a BIOS upgrade would resolve the RAM puzzle.

In any case, I am having no problems with the computer. It just bugs me when...

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Thank you for your time & reply!:D

As you stated the upper RAM limit on the Dim8400 is 4GB. What gets me is this:

I have been using Ubuntu since 9.04 & my RAM memory alway...

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Thanks again for replies!:p

Just to go over some of the pertinent info I garnered so far:

1) the BIOS is registering all 4 GB of RAM. I therefore have to assume the sticks are...

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Here is the O/P of cat /proc/meminfo


XXXXXXXXXXXXX ~ $ cat /proc/meminfo
MemTotal: 3081400 kB
MemFree: 319540 kB
Buffers: ...

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uname -a shows Linux (my host name) 3.5.0-21-generic..x86_64 GNU/Linux

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Thanks for the reply!

As to your inquiries: 1) Yes, 4GB of RAM showing in BIOS
2) lshw shows banks 0-3 of DDR RAM

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Been trying to figure out a RAM memory puzzle. I am running Ubuntu 12.04 (64bit) with a dedicated graphics card (Nvidia) & 4GB of RAM. However, when I look at system info, only 2.9 GB of...

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Please use the following at the terminal (Cntl+Alt+t): sudo apt-get autoremove

I hope this works for you. One can also configure Unattended Upgrades but I have heard the kernels persist...

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Take a look at www.gedforfree.com. It might be what you want. Hope this helps you. :p

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Even thought this post is a bit old, I figured a little more info would perhaps help someone else.

I use the Nemo file manager, not Nautilus. Was always getting similar errors. I did...

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Had the same problem. Am running Mint 13 with a Microsoft Comfort 4500 mouse. I use to have to unplug the USB mouse and then plug it back in to get the wheel scroll speed down to a 'normal'...

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Thanks for the info. Unfortunately, this repository does not contain the current nvidia drivers. One still has to manually install the newest drivers available. And, of course, as soon as...

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Been perusing the comments on this recurring discussion & noticed opinions have not changed too much since I started using Linux in 2009. Gaming support & drivers for peripherals...

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The only thing I can think of right now is the MTU setting. Try lowering it from its' present setting....:)

PS: if I remember right, the maximum MTU for PPPOE is 1492. Please do not quote...

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Have to concur with all replies here. Just hate it when someone tells me "I told you so..." Cheers!:)

As an aside from the classic email notifiers: I finally ended up with Popper. Been using it for over 2 years now & it's great. Good for IMAP & POP. Go to...

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Had same problem with my Logitech Pro 5000 webcam. As a workaround, I installed Google Chrome, then the Webcam Toy app from the Google store probably other webcam apps there too). Kind of a...

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Workaround: downloaded Chrome & app called Webcam Toy. Now have good pics. Every program such as Cheese, Kamoso, Webcam, etc, cannot render quality pics. I believe now, after countless hours...

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Went into BIOS and turned off floppy disk drive. Error message now gone...:)

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Found the solution: interface appears in /etc/network/interfaces. By default, NetworkManager does not manage interfaces that appear in /etc/network/interfaces. One can change this...

TY for the post! However, I am more interested in finding out why the connection info does not work from the applet. I appreciate your I/P. TY again...:)