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    [ubuntu] Re: Having problem accessing POGO games

    Pogo games use a lot of java and flash.

    Do you have ubuntu-restricted-extras installed?

    If not you can add them through Synaptic Package Manager or via terminal using the command:


    sudo...
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    [xubuntu] Re: Firefox 7 Disastrous?

    Okay I was looking at a later version of Thunderbird. In version 3.1 which is probably what you're using I don't think hardware acceleration is active so it shouldn't be a problem.

    Perhaps one of...
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    [xubuntu] Re: Firefox 7 Disastrous?

    Hardware acceleration has come to Thunderbird too.

    Tools>Options>Advanced>General>Config Editor

    gfx.direct2d.disabled
    layers.acceleration.disabled

    Set both of these to True and restart...
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    [xubuntu] Re: Firefox 7 Disastrous?

    If using Firefox, have you tried turning off the hardware acceleration feature?

    Edit>Preferences>Advanced>General

    Remove the check mark in the box next to "Use hardware acceleration when...
  5. [ubuntu] Re: WTF I know going green is the new thing but this ain't gonna fly

    As I had something similar happen to me a few years back I'll add my 2 cents for what it's worth.

    My color problem turned out to be a bent pin in the monitor's plug which happened to be one that...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Migrating from windows 7 pro

    You can do the copy part using Nautilus File Manager from within ubuntu.

    To add Nautilus to your top panel right click on a blank bit and select "Add to Panel", then select "Custom Application...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Computer still keeps going to sleep!

    Have you checked your screen saver options?

    System>Preferences>Screensaver

    Make sure the Activate option is unchecked.
  8. Re: 10.10 sun-java6-plugin : blank java applet windows :(

    The windows version has the same problem in 3.6.14 but you can easily go back to .13.

    https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/pogo-and-other-java-pages-dont-work

    Not sure how to revert in Ubuntu....
  9. Re: 10.10 sun-java6-plugin : blank java applet windows :(

    If you're using Firefox 3.6.14 this is a known problem and is being worked on by Mozilla.

    http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/questions/788405
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    [other] Re: Video card problem

    Those beep codes can mean different things to different bios so it might suggest a problem with your memory modules.

    Try re-seating them. I've had the same code and that worked for me.
    ...
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    [SOLVED] Re: FireFox default settings

    Just in case you didn't try the obvious ... did you restart Ubuntu?
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    [SOLVED] Re: FireFox default settings

    To reset firefox you can start it in safemode and there will be an option to reset to defaults:


    firefox -safe-mode

    As to the missing options you could try changing your theme ... the new...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Lucid - Network quits working every time

    No idea if the following is in any way connected to your problem but have you looked into using usb-modeswitch?

    From the sticky "Known Lucid Lynx issues/bugs with workarounds":
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    [ubuntu] Re: Laptop can't finish

    Have you tried going into System>Administration>Hardware Drivers to see if anything is suggested and if so try activating it?
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    [ubuntu] Re: Urgent: Export Thunderbird Calendar as PDF

    It pretends like it's printign (no errors) but it doesn't save the file anywhere.

    After you select the CUPS/PDF printer look for a small box to the right with "Print to File" next to it and click...
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    [ubuntu] Re: open folder in ubuntu terminal

    In case you're referring to the ability to open a folder in a terminal when browsing using nautilus:


    sudo apt-get install nautilus-open-terminal

    or use Synaptic and search for...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Ubuntu not recognizing ALL my new ram...

    Check the computer's bios settings and make sure Memory Remap is enabled.
    On my setup it's under Advanced>Chipset>Northbridge

    Had the same situation until I did the above.

    gl :wink:
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    [ubuntu] Re: Opening System Prefs w/o Mouse

    Alt-F1 will highlight the Applications menu. Release those keys and use your right arrow to get to System.
  19. Thread: Linux on PS3

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    [ubuntu] Re: Linux on PS3

    Have a look at http://psubuntu.com/
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    [ubuntu] Re: XP fixes Ubuntu

    Okay, if your monitor is connected to the ATI card then you want that setting to be PCI Express. You might have to reboot a couple times into both operating systems so that the proper settings are...
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    [ubuntu] Re: XP fixes Ubuntu

    Have you checked the Bios to see if there is a setting to disable onboard graphics?
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    [ubuntu] Re: GFX problems making me pissed

    FYI

    The following link shows the procedure I have used successfully to install nvidia's drivers:

    http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=7081255&postcount=6

    I usually have problems if I don't...
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    [ubuntu] Re: A stupid question

    You can try something like:


    cd `locate filename`


    The problem is you would only cd to the first folder it finds containing the filename and that may not be the folder you're looking for.
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    [ubuntu] Re: Adding folders

    Look for a hidden file in your home directory called .gimp-2.4. There is a brushes folder there and that's where I would copy the files.
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    Re: [Howto] Use Mutt with Gmail

    reading message myusername@gmail.com@gmail-pop.l.google.com:309 of 309 (10786 octets)...
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