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amd graphics - How do I mount debugfs? - Ask Ubuntu

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i'm having issues playing tf2 due random hangs. according git, https://github.com/valvesoftware/source-1-games/issues/1943 issue clunky mesa dynamic power management. i've tried resolve installing radeon profile repository https://launchpad.net/~trebelnik-stefina/+archive/ubuntu/radeon-profile can force high performance mode while play, unfortunately application says how 1 mount debugfs? i've read mount -t debugfs none /sys/kernel/debug/ is best command use, gives me mount: none mounted or /sys/kernel/debug busy in terminal. i'm not @ familiar mounting things other cds appreciated. alternate ways interact dpm great. thanks!

apache2 - Install ODBC and Sybase on Ubuntu 16.04 - Ask Ubuntu

i building ubuntu 16.04 server our project. error occurs when i'm trying install: sudo apt-get install php5-odbc php5-sybase tdsodbc the error says: unable locate package php5-odbc unable locate package php5-sybase i installed on previous server ubuntu 14.04. question is, how can install latest server ubuntu 16.04? any appreciated. those packages available in ubuntu 16.04 in php7. run this: $ sudo apt install php7.0-odbc php7.0-sybase tdsodbc while wouldn't advise unless need it. can install php5 on 16.04 with: $ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ondrej/php $ sudo apt-get update $ sudo apt-get install php5.6 that should add available php5 modules.

upgrade - upgraded to Qt 5.7 but all references still point to 5.5.1 - Ask Ubuntu

i installed qt 5.7 followuing these instructions: https://wiki.qt.io/install_qt_5_on_ubuntu /opt/qt5.7.0 qt applications including qt creator still refer "old" version 5.5.1 . how replace old version? thanks!

ffmpeg help and Krita - Ask Ubuntu

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i trying use krita's video export , keep getting error [ where should ffmpeg be?

permission denied BASH - Ask Ubuntu

this question has answer here: permission denied when running .sh scripts 3 answers i want run shell script called start.sh on ubuntu 16.04 lts server. type ./start.sh , wont run. i'm new, putting out there. you have apply exec permission file. can with: $ chmod +x start.sh

command line - Sed bash script iterating multiple times - Ask Ubuntu

i have assignment of editing text file, called lololol . hrfjgekgjhejgkjvnejgkjeg bob bo b gary gary gary gary fog gary bob bob bob gary gary the bird in the bush! lol mate! i have bash script file called lolz.script : #!/bin/bash sed '1i hee hee hee\n ho ho ho\n' $1 sed 's/bob/bob/g' $1 running .\lolz.script lololol @ command line, multiple iterations of lololol text- precisely, 1 iteration per sed command. for example, output shows first , second sed commands (applied each) here: *hee hee hee ho ho ho* hrfjgekgjhejgkjvnejgkjeg bob bo b gary gary gary gary fog gary bob bob bob gary gary the bird in the bush! lol mate! hrfjgekgjhejgkjvnejgkjeg bob bo b gary gary gary gary fog gary *bob bob bob* gary gary the bird in the bush! lol mate! --- * show changed part of text file in output. whereas want output: *hee hee hee ho ho ho* hrfjgekgjhejgkjvnejgkjeg bob bo b gary gary gary gary fog gary bob bob bob gary gary the bird in the b...

drivers - NVIDIA G92GLM Quadro FX3800M problems on Ubuntu 16.04 kernels - Ask Ubuntu

having continued problems last 3 months display flickering between tty login screens , black x-screen after every kernel update? the fix go recovery mode, enable network, install intel-microcode, purge nvidia , install nvidia-340, or reinstall nvidia-340 if says installed , reboot.

16.04 - Help with Ubuntu Single Boot: Grub doesn't Load: Report Attached - Ask Ubuntu

the link boot report : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kz4-jmg-bwyt-6sak0k80thi3icyqorbxuuh_a8nqfi/edit?usp=sharing . the single boot ubuntu 16.04's grub doesn't load.

boot - Install ubuntu on external SSD - Ask Ubuntu

i own macbook pro retina 15inch mid-2014 , install ubuntu (16.04 or 16.10) on external ssd drive bought (samsung t3) i gave try following steps : create live usb using unetbootin ubuntu gnome 16.10 boot liveusb , select "install ubuntu" i created following partitions on external ssd: 120gb exfat4 mount point "/" 6gb swap rest file storage in exfat i selected dev/sda (i.e. samsung external ssd) device bootloader installation i succeeded in installing , booting. however, encountered following problems : the macos x default bootloader had been deleted don't want to. point selecting external ssd device bootloader i.e. macbook boot on macos default when ssd not plugged. ideally, ssd bootable on macbook on other computers e.g. running windows examples. possible ? the ubuntu system did not work e.g. keyboard keys controlling screen brightness did not work whereas when testing ubuntu liveusb (not installing system running usb) worked. don't...

Installing ubuntu 16.04 without losing data - Ask Ubuntu

this question has answer here: how install software or upgrade old unsupported release? 9 answers currently , running ubuntu 15.10 on dell laptop (ram-4gb) . want install ubuntu 16.04 lts on laptop ubuntu 15.10 no more supported. don't want lose data while changing os , can install 16.04 without losing data . thanx helping in advance first things first: backup, backup, backup! back of important data external hdd. dd entire contents of internal hdd external 1 if want complete 1:1 image of hdd. warning! take no responsibility if fails , lose data because failed up! before begin, run command find out username: whoami write output down! (also write down password) now reinstalling: download ubuntu 16.04 iso burn iso dvd, or use included startup disk creator program make live usb drive. boot install media created in step #2 choose in...

External hard drive wont boot? 16.04 - Ask Ubuntu

i set external hard drive boot using videos instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsazrgmimgq when try boot hard drive on old computer start , see startup screen , go black if boot, instead restarts , same thing again , again. tried computer , booted black screen. both computers recognize hard drive bootable device both fail boot properly. do? make usb installation disk usual way. connect both , external disk 1 computer. boot install disk , install other disk.

16.04 - INetgear aircard AC763S., how do I install it? - Ask Ubuntu

please give me # can call. have netgear hotspot can't work on pc. had working beautifully stopped whatever reason?? still have internet on phone the hotspot contraption work. it's telus has no 1 knows how hook linux netgear. how stupid. phone 357-0131

command line - keep only files with the same basename - Ask Ubuntu

how can keep .txt files in both imgur/images/vase imgur/comments/vase pertain .jpeg files in image folder of vase? mona@pascal:~/computer_vision/imgur/images$ ls vase/ 09pczop.jpeg aak8xnc.jpeg bmlemqv.jpeg fyjdysw.jpeg jllgk86.jpeg p0eqil6.jpeg r5cwq2z.jpeg uyqdakx.jpeg wzvdvuv.jpeg yojy83l.jpeg 5bsml.jpeg aepd0fv.gif cxenf98.jpeg gwznimv.jpeg ndkcsnv.jpeg p6uca4a.jpeg t1pvv.jpeg vegoghz.jpeg xagoy.jpeg zdvstew.png 7iimf9n.jpeg b6l0zwn.gif ee8uepa.png huzljjr.jpeg ouwwy47.jpeg qcr4c2x.jpeg turgwyf.jpeg vpcmgtp.gif yibyip7.jpeg zetwdul.png 7mk599e.jpeg bl9b5ej.jpeg egflbgj.jpeg iyepkmc.jpeg ouxgilj.png r4edalx.png umzke2r.gif wk7ejug.gif yimivh4.jpeg mona@pascal:~/computer_vision/imgur/images$ ls ../comments/vase/ 09pczop.txt 7mk599e.txt b6l0zwn.txt cxenf98.txt fyjdysw.txt iyepkmc.txt ouwwy47.txt p6uca4a.txt r5cwq2z.txt umzke2r.txt vpcmgtp.txt xagoy.txt yojy83l.txt 5bsml.txt aak8xnc.txt bl9b5ej.txt ee8uepa.tx...

How to fix an external monitor showing only half of the screen? - Ask Ubuntu

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my laptop's screen broken. i've been using external monitor month without problems (windows 10 , elementary os) today decided switch ubuntu 14.04.5 32bit when boot using usb key monitor display half of screen can see in picture , mouse cursor can slip left side. any ideas fix problem? go system settings/displays , check mirror displays option, click apply button. may need change resolution desktop size desire.

Installing Kate editor in Ubuntu 16.04 - Ask Ubuntu

i updated ubuntu 16.04. need install kate editor doesn't appear in ubuntu software. there way install kate editor in ubuntu 16.04? try opening terminal window ( alt + ctrl + t ) , typing following commands: sudo apt update sudo apt install kate please let me know if helpful or if run problems. nick

16.04 - No sound on Genymotion 2.8 emulator - Ask Ubuntu

os: ubuntu 16.04 i have installed genymotion-2.8.0-linux_x64 on ubuntu 16.04, virtualbox version 5.1.8. when launching emulator, there no voice @ all. tried change android version or device type no luck. can give hint, problem? it might problem virtualbox configuration. check answer @ post: https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=186890

I'm not able to open the steam client in Ubuntu 16.10 64-bit - Ask Ubuntu

i'm not able open steam client in ubuntu 16.10 64-bit. downloaded client link the deb package came, installed right. turns out @ time of running executable steam flashes, flashes on side menu of unity , fails open client. i record problem on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huwbgceslko&feature=youtu.be how resolve ? i resolved following command find ~/.steam/steam/ubuntu12_32/steam-runtime \( -name "libgcc_s.so*" -o -name "libstdc++.so*" -o -name "libxcb.so*" -o -name "libgpg-error.so*" \) -print -delete found @ http://steamcommunity.com/app/221410/discussions/0/350542683198244989/ .

wine - How can I install Windows software or games? - Ask Ubuntu

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can .exe , .msi files (windows software) installed in ubuntu? you can if first install wine compatibility layer software center, can install windows applications in ubuntu. warned though not applications work or without glitches. applications unusable, while others work (see wine application database idea of how various programs work). see how install , configure wine? install this. once wine installed, can double click .exe or .msi file run it. if doesn't work reason, right-click file , select "open wine windows program loader". of course, run executables sources trust avoid windows malware. if run compatibility issues, may wish try latest wine beta version ppa:ubuntu-wine/ppa software source (see what ppas , how use them? ). you might consider installing winetricks , crossover or crossover games install , use software more easily. to see debug output of windows software (in case goes wrong) run terminal using wine msiexec /i file.m...

dual boot problem (windows doesn't boot ) - Ask Ubuntu

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i installed windows 7 on thinkpad e440 , worked correctly installed ubuntu 16.04 , worked correctly too. switched between them couple of times , ok. after couple of hours ubuntu worked correctly when wanted boot windows, when choose windows loader in grub face ubuntu purple screen , stucks there nothing happens below image . tested win 10 , 7 alongside ubuntu both results same told. had win 8.1 on laptop before starting install ubunto formatted whole disk , replaced zeroes. know how fix ?

apt - How can I stop the updates notifier box from appearing? - Ask Ubuntu

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this question has answer here: how can check if automatic updates enabled? 4 answers how disable update manager popup? 13 answers note future users come across question this question has been tagged possible duplicate of how can check if automatic updates enabled? that question whole process of having os apt-get update , apt-get upgrade packages automatically - not popup manager window. question duplicate of this: how disable update manager popup? it turns out update manager popup cannot managed through apt's configuration files, acts independent daemon , needs managed separately. every morning when log install of ubuntu 16.04.1 this: i don't want box appear, rather handle updating process manually. i have following configuration: file:...

kernel - How can I fix "Dirty Cow" bug on my Ubuntu 1604? - Ask Ubuntu

this question has answer here: what “dirty cow” bug, , how can secure system against it? 3 answers i've read somewhere "dirty cow" bug, , i'm new user of ubuntu 1604. how can know kernel version? how fix bug? am in danger of hacking? thanks helps. here : dirty cow how can know kernel version $ uname -rv if version earlier following, affected: 4.4.0-45.66 ubuntu 16.04 lts 4.8.0-26.28 ubuntu 16.10 3.13.0-100.147 ubuntu 14.04 lts 3.2.0-113.155 ubuntu 12.04 lts how fix bug just apt-get upgrade am in danger of hacking exploiting bug means regular, unprivileged user on server can gain write access file can read, , can therefore increase privileges on system. more infos

LibreOffice Fresh to LibreOffice Still - Ask Ubuntu

i'm using libreoffice fresh in ubuntu 16.10. there way switch libreoffice fresh libreoffice still? think it's more stable. thank you! you need remove "fresh" (and ppa used if used ppa) , install "stable" (or "still") version. if use normal installation methods. "stable" has different version version used in ubuntu. use stable version released when ubuntu features got frozen; few days/weeks before final release. if install both source can switch. easy setup: put each of libreoffices own directory in /opt/ instance ... /opt/libreoffice-fresh/ /opt/libreoffice-stable/ (add versionnumber directory if want more these 2) create symlink executable /opt/libreoffice and use start libreoffice (ie. add path or connect normal libreoffice executable. switching between 2 simple pointing symlink other version. as alternative: libreoffice comes in snap versions. way can install 1 using "snap" , other thro...

lubuntu - USB mouse does not work - Ask Ubuntu

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i have installed lubuntu 14.04 both on desktop computer , on laptop. on desktop computer, have old ball type ps2 mouse, starts fail (cable problems). optical usb mouse works on laptop, not work on desktop computer; tried different usb ports , tried pluggin in before , after boot .. light on, mouse not work. idea? you need try other usb device @ first flash usb or other , if stopped need check bios option active usb control start computer , press delete key when see first black screen (if have other option open bios it) choose > integrated peripherals , go usb controller keys down , press enter make enabled press enter , save bios f10 , work

command line - How to execute a script periodically without using crontab? - Ask Ubuntu

how execute script periodically crontab without using crontab? please note executed script should not fire script , schedule 'sleep' command, expect have same functionality crontab should not present in crontab list , should not stop when terminal or session ended, crontab without croning it. the modern option use systemd timer unit. requires creating systemd unit defines job want periodically run, , systemd.timer unit defining schedule job. assuming want run job regular user, put these files in $home/.config/systemd/user : my-job.service [unit] description=job needs periodic execution [service] execstart=/path/to/your/script my-job.timer [unit] description=timer periodically triggers my-job.service [timer] oncalendar=minutely then enable newly created units, , start timer: $ systemctl --user enable my-job.service my-job.timer $ systemctl --user start my-job.timer to verify timer set: $ systemctl --user list-timers next ...

MATLAB Startup Error: no write permission - Ask Ubuntu

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i installed matlab in ubuntu 14.04. when starting it, error occurred shown. says there no write permission. this can happen if ~/.matlab directory owned root. make owner of directory: sudo chown -r $user: ~/.matlab this useful if have tried launch matlab sudo or straight install. reference: matlab not starting on unix/linux

server - xrdp on Ubuntu with separate de for each user - Ask Ubuntu

a colleague of mine installed ubuntu mate on our gpu-server , xrdp remote control. can connect pc windows 7 using windows remote desktop software. now, user works fine, when logs in remotely. few glitches such as: firefox wont start (segmentation fault) or similar. user (i root , have privileges), cannot move windows, start on top left , cannot move them around. applications wont start , cannot use keyboard shortcuts ctrl+alt+t open terminal. have mate default desktop , example cinnamon user, when login. tried write "cinnamon" , "cinnamon2d" .xsession , .xclients files , wont work after reboot. tried use standard de in /etc/xrdp/startwm.sh file , doesnt work either. find following errors in .xsession-errors: ... ... ... x error of failed request: badvalue (integer parameter out of range operation) major opcode of failed request: 109 (x_changehosts) value in failed request: 0x5 serial number of failed request: 6 current serial number in output stream: 8 /et...

iso - Lubuntu alternate installer torrent tracker error - Ask Ubuntu

i received error: requested download not authorized use tracker. when opening link at: http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/xenial/release/lubuntu-16.04-alternate-amd64.iso.torrent in transmission. able open link , download desktop iso from: http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/yakkety/release/lubuntu-16.10-desktop-amd64.iso.torrent maybe alternate installer iso somehow disabled on tracker? able download installer via hhtp link slow (~300kbps). the following link better alternative lubuntu xenial kernel, http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/xenial/release/lubuntu-16.04.1-alternate-amd64.iso.torrent this torrent file provides version more debugged , polished compared original 16.04 lts version, , there no complaint torrent file, when using in transmission. (12 clients feeding torrent, , iso file good, when checked md5sum afterwards.)

proxy - Error in Clamav - Ask Ubuntu

i have big problem. ran out of space on server. after examination, found had log file of 229 gb clamav. stoped service , open file in question had following content: warning: [libclamav] mpool_malloc () : attempt allocate 8388608 bytes. please report http://bugs.clamav.net with that, had stopar proxy filter dansguardian, packages go @ installation time.

grub2 - Windows Dual Boot together with Ubuntu 16.04 "Xenial Xerus" - minimal - command line installation - Ask Ubuntu

tell me please possible use windows 10 in dual boot ubuntu 16.04 "xenial xerus" 54mb minimal command-line installation no login manager? installation/lowmemorysystems & installation/minimalcd is right can understand windowsdualboot ubuntu needs grub2 can boot microsoft windows, without login manager. ubuntu 16.04 "xenial xerus" 54mb - minimal command line installation use , has grub2, correct? i soecify ubuntu 16.04 "xenial xerus" 54mb, windows installed afterwards. best regards.

Sharing a USB port from Ubuntu to iOS via Bluetooth - Ask Ubuntu

i have laptop running ubuntu bluetooth , many spare usb ports, ipad running ios 10.0.1 (also bluetooth), , medeli m10 usb midi keyboard use garageband on ipad. i used able connect keyboard using ipad camera adapter, broken , not planning on buying new one. if connect midi keyboard laptop using usb ports, possible 'share' usb port ipad via bluetooth? thanks in advance. technically possible do, don't know of software solution run on ubuntu (there appear software solutions windows @ least). however, can cheap adapter such yamaha md-bt01 , add bluetooth capability midi gear.

14.04 - I want to embark on a Linux From Scratch(LFS)project - Ask Ubuntu

can use ubuntu 14.04 lts linux scratch(lfs)? the host requirements lfs (linux scratch) listed @ link below , page includes script check have required. http://linuxfromscratch.org/lfs/view/stable/chapter02/hostreqs.html while have not tried ubuntu, not believe have issues. note: you using host system beginning compiling , not matter version of linux use. http://linuxfromscratch.org/lfs/view/stable/chapter02/stages.html

14.04 - Different /bin/bash shells for admin and non-admin users? - Ask Ubuntu

quick note : i'm not sure if necessary if need mention i'm running chroot environment inside /home directory so wasn't sure how google search this. apologize in advance if duplicate. problem 1: i'm running ubuntu-server 14.04 , i'm able connect ssh. however, notice prefixes admin user , non admin user different. nebulous admin account (the account created me during system install). using username "nebulous". authenticating public key "" agent nebulous@nebulous-linux:~$ appmanager non admin account. using username "appmanager". authenticating public key "" agent -bash-4.3$ prefixes compare are: nebulous@nebulous-linux:~$ -bash-4.3$ if both users set use /bin/bash: nebulous:x:1000:1000:nebulous,,,:/home/nebulous:/bin/bash appmanager:x:1002:1001:,,,,:/:/bin/bash why prefixes different? this seems cause problem aliases. problem 2: if login nebulous, su appmanager , , execute alias, works proper...

16.04 - My Ubuntu gets stuck in a login loop due to the incompatibility with nvidia driver - Ask Ubuntu

this question has answer here: ubuntu gets stuck in login loop 37 answers i reinstalled ubuntu 16.04, installed nvidia-current , run sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg rebooted , gets stuck in login loop. graphic card geforce 6150se nforce 430 . can me solve issue? nvidia nforce 430 (geforce 6150se graphics) legacy hardware nvidia no longer has recommended linux driver version. on top of entry level hardware @ time of release, meant office tasks , not else. keeping default open-source nouveau driver recommended not enough, light desktop environment (e.g. lxde in lubuntu) required because hardware incompatible modern 3d de unity, kde or gnome. for better performance cheap discrete graphics card can added.

grub2 - Ubuntu 16.10 Unable to Boot under Secureboot After OS Update - Ask Ubuntu

my laptop model hp envy 4-1220tx ultrabook. installed ubuntu 16.10 secureboot enabled. yesterday installed os update ubuntu software. today, when tried boot computer ubuntu under secureboot, fails authenticate efi file , therefore cannot boot. now can boot turning off secureboot. i have checked file /var/log/apt/history.log , found related records: start-date: 2016-11-04 22:28:23 commandline: aptdaemon role='role-upgrade-system' sender=':1.3522' upgrade: grub-common:amd64 (2.02~beta2-36ubuntu11, 2.02~beta2-36ubuntu11.1), grub2-common:amd64 (2.02~beta2-36ubuntu11, 2.02~beta2-36ubuntu11.1), grub-efi-amd64-bin:amd64 (2.02~beta2-36ubuntu11, 2.02~beta2-36ubuntu11.1), grub-efi-amd64:amd64 (2.02~beta2-36ubuntu11, 2.02~beta2-36ubuntu11.1), grub-efi-amd64-signed:amd64 (1.74+2.02~beta2-36ubuntu11, 1.74.1+2.02~beta2-36ubuntu11.1), shim:amd64 (0.9+1465500757.14a5905.is.0.8-0ubuntu3, 0.9+1474479173.6c180c6-0ubuntu1) remove: shim-signed:amd64 (1.21.3+0.9+1465500757.14a5...

command line - Installing xtreme download manager via terminal - Ask Ubuntu

i in terminal: the directory '/home/elswerky/.cache/pip/http' or parent directory not owned current user , cache has been disabled. please check permissions , owner of directory. if executing pip sudo, may want sudo's -h flag. directory '/home/elswerky/.cache/pip' or parent directory not owned current user , caching wheels has been disabled. check permissions , owner of directory. if executing pip sudo, may want sudo's -h flag. what should do? well, since wanted install via command line. here is download first wget -c "http://downloads.sourceforge.net/project/xdman/xdman.deb?r=https%3a%2f%2fsourceforge.net%2fprojects%2fxdman%2f&ts=1478419832&use_mirror=heanet" -o xdman.deb install dpkg sudo dpkg -i xdman.deb fix dependency errors (if there any) sudo apt-get -f install

How to override grub and boot to Ubuntu directly (from UEFI or windows)? - Ask Ubuntu

i changed grub parameters (via grub manager): grub_hidden_timeout=0.0 grub_timeout=0.0 because wanted grub shows if pressed shift , wanted pc automatically boot windows if didn't press anything. unfortunately can't display grub pressing shift on start, pc automatically boot windows , can't go ubuntu change setting. (it's normal boot windows automatically because specified in grub settings) do know way either access grub or access ubuntu ? i tried boot override uefi ubuntu still go windows... thank you. the first step install windows program access linux partitions within windows described here: ( best way access ext partion in windows ) the next step edit /boot/grub/grub.cfg , search timeout changing value 0 5 . save file , reboot. note after rebooting ubuntu still need change /etc/default/grub otherwise next time run sudo update-grub timeout go zero.

grub2 - Beginners' questions: boot & removable media setup - Ask Ubuntu

i want install ubuntu 16.04 on external usb flash drive (let's denote usb a). computer running windows 10, new motherboard. did following: prepared installation media (a different usb flash drive, usb b) using rufus. have 2 options in bios, either boot usb uefi or not. booted uefi. created 2 partitions on usb a, 1 swap 8gb, , 1 ~56gb ext4. entered setup ubuntu, using "try ubuntu" option. as setup starts, warning bios mode operating system detected, choose force uefi mode , continue setup. @ point, installation crashes grub-efi-amd64-signed failed installation /target/ . tried repair boot-repair , "gpt detected. please create bios-boot partition” error. i'm new ubuntu. have searched forums , while there has been many discussions on relevant topics, didn't find right answer (or maybe didn't it). do need rerun ubuntu setup? how avoid error or fix after setup complete (assume answer no). will running setup different computer work (the install...

command line - I can't open tty1 in terminal - Ask Ubuntu

i'm doing lab. after add new users group, i'm supposed ctrl + alt + f1 open tty1 in terminal. have dell, , programmed open control panel. disabled hot keys, f1 doesn't anything. can open tty2/3/4 , code programmed tty1 . have tried full screen , half screen, neither way opens tty1 in terminal.

grub2 - Attempting to set up Dual boot Win8.1/Ubuntu 16.04 and struggling - Ask Ubuntu

using asus x551ca laptop running windows 8.1. i created usb flash installer ubuntu 16.04 , attempted install ubuntu alongside windows. during install alert came suggesting uefi may not best option , inviting me go back. assuming windows may have been installed using bios (legacy csm in asus-speak) followed guidance , install completed fine. there no option boot windows when restarted. i ran installer again , opted uefi route on assumption windows using uefi, , if installed ubuntu on same basis resolve problem. same result - able boot ubuntu no sign of option boot windows. went first install option , when complete ran boot-repair. output @ http://paste2.org/fnfnn2mp now confused , seeking guidance. in advance. run sudo-update grub terminal. grub automatically detect windows boot partitions; however, fast startup must disabled, , windows must not in hibernated state.

16.04 - Prohibited alert sign popup when typing - Ask Ubuntu

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i have ubuntu gnome 16.04 running on hp 250 g5 w4q07ea laptop. suddenly, in last few weeks, particular problem appeared. when i'm typing, prohibited sign pops , stops typing. when sign goes away, allows me continue typing normally. suggestions may causing issue , ways fix it? video of problem finally found solution. laptop cooling pad causing problem. searching problem trying each 1 of external devices,(usbs, hdds, mouse, cooling-pad, etc.). have mouse on laptop, removed pad , works way it's supposed to. everyone.

live usb - Create a boot disc - Ask Ubuntu

i beginner 'is there questions asked/answered page? friend gave me boot able disc allows me surf undetected or not leave traces on friends pc. downloaded ubuntu-16.04.1-desktop-amd64 , hoping create live boot disc. please forgive ignorance thank help there on order of 1/4 million active questions here, majority of have answers, percentage still remain unanswered you can create live boot disc software capable of burning iso image disk. there several of these many of windows programs. imgburn known work in linux under wine. linux options task many include k3b , brasero

networking - ubuntu 16.04 hotspot. Client has no internet - Ask Ubuntu

i created hotspot using solution how create wifi hotspot in ubuntu 16.04 since ap-hotspot no more working it works great, no clients (android phone, or windows pc) have internet connection. "see" wifi web, smoothly connect it, cannot browse sites. in win7 i`ve got connectify , works great! btw, problem can in stupid internet provider. can me? please? ########## wireless info start ########## report from: 08 nov 2016 22:54 eet +0200 booted last: 08 nov 2016 00:00 eet +0200 script from: 08 jul 2016 02:16 utc +0000 ##### release ########################### distributor id: ubuntu description: ubuntu 16.04.1 lts release: 16.04 codename: xenial ##### kernel ############################ linux 4.4.0-45-generic #66-ubuntu smp wed oct 19 14:12:37 utc 2016 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 gnu/linux parameters: ro ##### desktop ########################### ubuntu ##### lspci ############################# 02:00.0 network controller [0280]: qualcomm atheros ar9285 wi...

Multiple config non writable errors after login on fresh install of Kubuntu 16.04 - Ask Ubuntu

i running 15.04 on hp probook 640 g1 , running well. decided upgrade evening due version not being supported more. i've installed 16.04.1 live dvd , installed without error. root folder on 1 ext4 partition formatted during installation, pointed /home @ other ext4 partition files located on. however, during log-in, bombarded error messages (in region of 50 different ones) config files. happens when logged in when opening applications. for example opening dolphin gives configuration file "/home/grovehill/.config/dolphinrc" not writable. please contact system administrator & configuration file "/home/grovehill/.config/trash.sorc" not writable. please contact system administrator. i've run updates , tried renaming .config folder .config.old system refresh config, no luck. any assistance gratefully received. thanks, m the problem may you're getting disk access errors (check dmesg ) force partition remounted read-only, preventin...

software installation - Panda 3d 1.9 fails to install - Ask Ubuntu

i try install panda3d 1.9 debian files panda3d1.9_1.9.2~xenial_amd64.deb i download .deb file . execute it, software manager opens hangs there nothing else happens. i using ubuntu 16.04 lts on i3 laptop nvidia geforce gpu, 4 gb of ram here instructions installing panda3d on ubuntu http://www.panda3d.org/download.php?platform=ubuntu&version=1.0.4&runtime or alternative on cli: sudo vi /etc/apt/sources.list add following line: deb http://archive.panda3d.org/ubuntu xenial main run: apt-get update apt-get install panda3d-runtime

16.10 - Why do some files appear twice in Unity Dash? - Ask Ubuntu

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some files appear twice in unity dash search although exist once on file system. know why happens? you have 2 copies of document. can confirm opening terminal ctrl alt t , issuing command find . -name "timer?time?tracker.ods" reason i'm using ? instead of spaces in find command in case somehow ended non-printing characters in filename.

LibreOffice Writer Scrolling - Ask Ubuntu

in gnome 16.10 cannot smooth scrolling on new libreoffice writer 5.2.2 seems scroll screen lengths instead of know.. scrolling. fine in gnome 16.04 "scrolling" refers using 2 fingers on touchpad. same pageup , pagedown, instead of line line (like , down arrows). remember , function , down arrows work.. move line line. i experienced same. solved problem replacing libreoffice-gtk3 libreoffice-gtk2 package

12.04 - Unable to start fancontrol service, broken configuration file - Ask Ubuntu

i've been trying fans automated on asus h87-pro motherboard. have 3 additional fans cpu fan. to this, had add nct6775 '/etc/modules' purpose of starting the appropriate module read nuvoton chip. shows fine in sensors . my issue is, want control fancontrol, can't seem create appropriate configuration file when run sudo pwmconfig . have identified 3 fans pwm ports 1,3 & 4. every time want start service, using sudo service fancontrol start , receive error message: * not starting fancontrol, broken configuration file; please re-run pwmconfig. my /etc/fancontrol config file set with: # configuration file generated pwmconfig, changes lost interval=10 devpath=hwmon4=devices/platform/nct6775.656 devname=hwmon4=nct6791 fctemps=hwmon4/pwm4=hwmon4/temp2_input hwmon4/pwm3=hwmon4/temp2_input hwmon4/pwm1=hwmon4/temp2_input fcfans=hwmon4/pwm4=hwmon4/fan4_input hwmon4/pwm3=hwmon4/fan3_input hwmon4/pwm1=hwmon4/fan1_input mintemp=hwmon4/pwm4=30 hwmon4/pwm3=30 hwmon4/...

boot - How to create bootable Windows 7 USB on Ubuntu 16.04 - Ask Ubuntu

i have windows 7 iso i'm trying put on usb install windows alongside ubuntu (i know steps take fix grub when i'm done) problem when use unetbootin, gets stuck on screen repeats automatic boot in 10 seconds infinitely, , can't install winusb on ubuntu 16.04. i tried solutions , works, when try boot error messages realtek. post screenshot when home. i tried doing third time , worked, reason. thanks. go 'disks'. select usb drive. restore iso file properties. this worked me.

apt - What is the correct way of ignoring a system script installed by a package when removing that package? - Ask Ubuntu

i handling 30 packages , have sorts of files , scripts installed. some of scripts can run while package installed, once removed (opposed purged), should not executed anymore. how being managed in standard ubuntu/debian packages? for example, have logrotate file gets installed with: /var/log/snapwebsites/snapmanagerdaemon.log { weekly maxsize 10m su snapwebsites snapwebsites missingok rotate 10 postrotate /usr/bin/snapsignal snapmanagerdaemon/log endscript compress delaycompress notifempty create 640 snapwebsites snapwebsites } the /usr/bin/snapsignal binary disappear if packages removed, logrotate script stays in place... when gets run, fails on 1 call. i thought remove in postrm script in: if [ "$1" = "remove" ] rm -f /etc/logrotate.d/snapmanagerdaemon fi that works remove step, if user re-installs package, not come (it not unpacked.) result, not got expected log rotation. @ least no until...

Can I smoothly upgrade from one LTS to next LTS release? - Ask Ubuntu

question ubuntu release process. migrations n n+1 releases expected? assuming have server installed ubuntu 14.04 lts. smoothly upgradable ubuntu 16.04 lts via apt-get upgrade ? assumptions: scope software therefore assume given hardware supported on both releases (upgrading , to) that's why, before upgrade asked make backup able revert in case of failure yes, can upgrade 1 ubuntu lts version next one, skipping non-lts releases in-between. it's intended work way , gets tested.

Automatically "Accept this solution" when there are unmet dependencies during installation - Ask Ubuntu

is there way automatically accept suggested solution when installing packages apt-get ? playing around vagrant , trying automate installing libraries shell script runs after provisioning. occasionally packages need little in order install properly. example, might see message below: ==> default: following actions resolve these dependencies: ==> default: ==> default: remove following packages: ==> default: 1) libcurl4-openssl-dev ==> default: 2) libssl-dev ==> default: 3) node-gyp ==> default: 4) nodejs-dev ==> default: 5) npm ==> default: ==> default: ==> default: ==> default: accept solution? [y/n/q/?] installation halts right here (or aborts) because can't interact it. i know can use apt-get install -y whatever automatically answer yes messages asking if want continue, doesn't seem affect prompts these.

xubuntu - Increase persistent Casper RW file - Ask Ubuntu

completely new linux, decided install xubuntu onto usb using universal usb installer. have 64gb usb stick. set up, booted live - persistent , seemed alright until decided install basic programs. realized 4gb persistent file not enough. decided try , resize partitions , 1 can see fat32 partition cannot unmount because 'the cd rom busy'. how increase size of casper -rw file (file or partition because can't see in gparted or fdisk -l?) or there way create persistent partition , resize current one? appreciated. in advance it looks not possible make casper-rw file greater 4gb because of limitation of fat32, however, not difficult make casper-rw partition. note: may want backup data before start doing this, data can lost while partitioning, copying, etc. this outlined in method 0 of https://wiki.ubuntu.com/liveusbpendrivepersistent you'll have make use live usb in order resize partition. after you've booted other live usb, open gparted resiz...

unity - Two "Sorry, ubuntu 16.04 has experienced an internal error." - Ask Ubuntu

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i upgraded 12.04 14.04 16.06 , error every time start up. have 2 popups each time. here's "details" portion: the cut off part can found here . i'll post related log files if can tell me are. also my wifi hasn't been working since upgraded ; not sure if that's relevant.

usb - bluetooth error: dbus.exceptions.DBusException: org.freedesktop.DBus.Error.UnknownObject: - Ask Ubuntu

using ubuntu 16.04 after accidentally removing bluetooth headset device bluetooth manager device list either no longer visible in bluetooth search, or shows few seconds in device list during search , disappears. i'm unable use bluetooth headset. if run blueman-applet terminal see exception during search followed device getting deleted. >__init__ (/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/blueman/main/device.py:26) caching initial properties error:dbus.connection:exception in handler d-bus signal: traceback (most recent call last): file "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/dbus/connection.py", line 230, in maybe_handle_message self._handler(*args, **kwargs) file "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/blueman/bluez/propertiesbluezinterface.py", line 55, in wrapper handler(name, value, **kwargs) file "/usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/blueman/plugins/applet/gamecontrollerwakelock.py", line 36, in on_device_property_changed klass = device(path).get_pro...

command line - grep regex .* not matching everything - Ask Ubuntu

i've gotten using tools grep , wc , cat , etc. because have deal large csv files (>10gb) aren't quite delimited correctly (for instance, having occurrences of delimiter character inside of fields. in working 1 of these files, i've run following command in process of trying figure out way correctly identify instances of ; delimiter , replace them other character: grep -v -n --text "[0-9][0-9][0-9][0-9]-[0-9][0-9]-[0-9][0-9].*[0-9][0-9][0-9][0-9]-[0-9][0-9]-[0-9][0-9].*[0-9][0-9][0-9][0-9]-[0-9][0-9]-[0-9][0-9].*[0-9][0-9][0-9][0-9]-[0-9][0-9]-[0-9][0-9]" < transactions.csv the regex can done better, anyway; surprising that, among others, above code outputs following line: 12345678:2016-10-25;12345678912345;2016-10-25;gobbledegook �idnr: 69 ;12345.67;.00;2003-09-05;12345678;2003-09-03;stuff stuff ;12345 fgadfkjgbsdkb;12/3/45678/9 (as transaction data, i've changed of fields' values, except offending � ) maybe i'm being silly...

command line - Move only the last 8 files in a directory to another directory - Ask Ubuntu

i'm trying move last 8 files documents directory directory, don't want move them one-by-one specific directory. possible move them substitute of tail command, directories instead of files? mean i'd tail -8 ./documents | mv ./anotherdirectory or mv tail -8 ./documents ./anotherdirectory . in fact, i'm looking clever way move last 8 files (as listed in ls ) (without typing out each name) other directory. suggestions? you can use for , loops on files in ordered way, , allows avoid parsing output of find or ls , avoid issues spaces , other special characters in filenames. many @muru improving :) i=0; j=$(stat ~/documents/* --printf "%i\n" | wc -l); k in ~/documents/*; if (( (j - ++i) < 8 )); echo mv -v "$k" ~/anotherdirectory; fi; done test first echo , remove echo move files. as script: #!/bin/bash i=0 j=$(stat ~/documents/* --printf "%i\n" | wc -l ) k in ~/documents/*; if (( (j - ++i) < 8 )); echo mv -...

How to uninstall Eset NOD32 Antivirus 4 from 16.04? - Ask Ubuntu

i installed eset nod32 antivirus 4 linux on desktop ubuntu 16.04 lts 64-bit. system has slowed crawl , unusable. eset keeps popping asking me activate it; choose trial (i haven't bought yet) , fill out name , email, click activate. either goes away return later asking same question, or freezes while. my other programs (thunderbird, eg.) operate sluggishly few moments , freeze long periods. how can uninstall eset monster system? given state it's in? have low level of knowledge can follow directions. thanks! usually eset nod32 installs uninstaller automatically. search eset in typical "search computer" bar , should point uninstaller. run , voila!

15.10 - I installed Ubuntu and it hides my other Windows' partitions! - Ask Ubuntu

i installed ubuntu 15.10 . after installing ubuntu, able access windows 7 os again. hides files. have tried view through ubuntu , have tried enable hidden files. have not been able view files. how resolve issue ?

synaptic - How to completely delete all files pertaining to a program - Ask Ubuntu

this question has answer here: what correct way remove application? 7 answers how delete files pertaining installed program has not worked? think no 1 wants fill computer odd bits , ends aborted installations, dependencies don‘t pan out &c. i suppose use package manager that, such synaptic. how? my immediate concern here how rid of files related lanmessenger, i’ve been trying make work no success, seems keep asking more , more dependencies. last time sort of thing happened, ended freezing everything, , took me days able boot again. you can remove files belonging given package using sudo apt purge <package name> so in case: sudo apt purge lanmessenger if want remove dependencies no longer used, can run: sudo apt autoremove

16.04 - Unable to install Win font on Ubuntu. couldn't be accessed by user '_apt' - Ask Ubuntu

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this question has answer here: “failure download data files” after installing ttf-mscorefonts-installer 9 answers permission error when installing ttf-mscorefonts-installer 3 answers i trying install windows font on ubuntu 16.04. says package has installed when try reinstall same package fonts not found on libreoffice. also, while installing gives error. $ sudo apt-get install ttf-mscorefonts-installer reading package lists... done building dependency tree reading state information... done following new packages installed: ttf-mscorefonts-installer 0 upgraded, 1 newly installed, 0 remove , 5 not upgraded. need 0 b/29.5 kb of archives. after operation, 134 kb of additional disk space used. preconfiguring packages ... selecting unselected package ttf-mscorefonts-i...