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"method driver /usr/lib/apt/methods/https could not be found" update error
sudo apt-get update
E: The method driver /usr/lib/apt/methods/https could not be found.
michael@Ubuntu:~$ sudo apt-get clean
michael@Ubuntu:~$ cd /var/lib/apt
michael@Ubuntu:/var/lib/apt$ sudo mv lists lists.old
michael@Ubuntu:/var/lib/apt$ sudo…
Michael12uk
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Terminal command to set audio volume?
I have an external sound card which mostly works fine, except that when its first plugged in, or when I turn on my laptop, the volume gets set to 100%. That is, the overall system volume, as shown in the sound indicator.
What I'm looking for is a…
Marius
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"dev/sda1: clean, ..." This message appears after I startup my laptop, then it won't continue booting
dev/sda1: clean, 552599/6111232 files, 7119295/24414464 blocks
After I turn on my laptop this message appears. The system never boots, the message just stays there.
El-Dow
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How to set keyboard repeat delay and speed in Ubuntu Gnome 16.10?
In previous versions I could tweak the keyboard repeat delay and speed by going to Settings → Keyboard → Typing. Now in Ubuntu GNOME 16.10 (with GNOME 3.20.2) that panel seems to be missing.
How can I configure those settings in this version?
Loque
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How to install 'add-apt-repository' using the terminal?
I want to install:
add-apt-repository ppa:ricotz/testin
It is showing:
The program add-apt-repository is currently not installed.
You can install it by typing:
sudo apt-get install python-software-properties
What should I do now?
Akankha Ahmed
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How to enable ssh root access on Ubuntu 14.04
I´d like to enable the ssh root access on Ubuntu 14.04. Editing the /etc/ssh_config (PermitRootLogin yes) didn't affect anything.
user283163
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Progress bar for scp command
Is there any way to display a progress bar while copying from server to local (or vice versa) using scp?
Abdul Shajin
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How do I set a custom resolution?
I tried to use xrandr to set 1680x1050 as a new mode to VGA output, but it says:
sudo xrandr --addmode VGA-0 1680
X Error of failed request: BadMatch (invalid parameter attributes)
Major opcode of failed request: 140 (RANDR)
Minor opcode of failed…
user216356
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How can I find out my user name?
How do I know my username? I've installed Ubuntu, but I don't know my username, only my password. I can't access my laptop and it can't be opened.
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How do I remove Steam?
Anyone know of a way to remove Steam from Ubuntu 12.04? Looked around the net but could not find an straight forward solution. Thanks.
Hector Arzuaga Jr
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Make Command Not Found
I am having a problem that doesn't seem to be common based on searching various forums.
I cannot run the Make command.
Message:
The program 'make' is currently not installed. You can install it by typing:
sudo apt-get install make
So do this:
sudo…
snoopdogg
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Create a new SSH user on Ubuntu Server
Just created a new virtual Ubuntu server and I'm in the process of hardening it for production use. I currently have a root account. I want to do the following:
Create a new user (let's call them jim for the rest of this). I want them to have a…
Oli
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How to get my software into Ubuntu?
As a developer of free software, I want to get my application into Ubuntu.
Should I provide a source tarball and ask for packaging? Or should I create a package myself? Should I target Ubuntu directly, or should I try to get into Debian and then…
Witek
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What is the easiest way to enable PHP on nginx?
What is the easiest way to enable PHP on nginx on Ubuntu 12.04?
Best solution is the one that request minimal work, ideally just a package installation :)
sorin
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How can I tell if I am running Wayland?
Wayland is the default display server for Ubuntu 17.10 "on supported systems". But how can I tell if my platform is supported and I'm actually using Wayland?
Sumeet Deshmukh
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