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What happened to the ia32-libs package?
The ia32-libs package is no longer present in Ubuntu 12.04 repositories for a 64bit system.
Are there any available replacement packages available for download?
Ubuntuser
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Copy a file and keep the same timestamp of the original file
I need to a copy file and after that I need to change the timestamp attributes as the original file. How can I do it with the terminal or any other way?
user829468
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What is a program similar to WinSCP?
In Windows I use WinSCP to transfer files server-side. It has a very attractive feature that I like best: keeping remote folders up to date.
This means, whenever my local file is changed, WinScp will replace the same file on the server with this…
Summer Nguyen
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Apt update error - "An error occurred during the signature verification" (Chrome)
When updating I got the following message:
W: An error occurred during the signature verification. The repository is not updated and the previous index files will be used.
GPG error: http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb stable Release:
The…
Jose
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How to start MongoDB server on system start?
I have to start my MongoDB server every time the system restarts. How do I configure it to start with my OS? I am on Ubuntu 11.04.
Pankaj
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Is there a GUI designer for Python?
Is there a GUI IDE for programming Python just like Java has NetBeans?
I wanted one where we could drag & drop test boxes & labels just as we do with Swing components using NetBeans or Eclipse.
Or is there an add-on present in either NetBeans or…
Roshan
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How do I check system specifications?
I am total noob in Linux. I wanna know what is the equivalent of "My Computer" in Ubuntu 11.04. I want to check my computer specs such as Processor Speed, Memory, and etc.
Whenever I check properties in Home Folder it only gives me the HD capacity.…
Moron
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How to install a package with apt without the "Do you want to continue [Y/n]?" prompt?
Of course when you type:
sudo apt-get install whatever
It asks you:
Do you want to continue [Y/n]?
Is there any way I can just install it without it asking me if I want to continue? I don't really care about space, I have more then enough.
programking
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Is it possible to "upgrade" from a 32bit to a 64bit installation?
As per title, I wish to know if I can, after a successful 32bit setup and consequent software installations, update to a 64bit version.
I know how to partition (actually one of the solutions is to set /, /etc, /home, /var/www, and /opt as separate…
dag729
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How do I manage applications on startup in GNOME 3?
I had a nice GUI for changing startup applications (after logging in) on GNOME 2. How can I start that application on GNOME 3?
Where can I download it? What is the package name? What command is used to launch it? I have Pidgin still launching on…
Riki137
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How do I disable the boot splash screen, and only show kernel and boot text instead?
I'd like to be able to disable the Ubuntu splash screen that I see on boot with the indicator meter of progress, and replace that with a text-only readout of the boot up process (such as you can get by hitting the esc key during the splash screen). …
Thomas Ward
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Microsoft OneNote alternative?
Is there any program for Linux that has about the same functionality and usability as Microsoft OneNote? At the moment I am checking out Basket (for KDE), that seems to point to the right direction, but still lacks much of the functionality of…
YSN
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How do I set default view to 'list' in Nautilus file manager?
I would like to set my Nautilus "Default view" to List globally on my PC.
Is this possible, if so, how do I achieve this?
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stephenmyall
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How is Ubuntu different from Debian?
Ubuntu is a derivative of Debian. It uses the same package format.
In what ways is Ubuntu different from Debian?
Nathan Osman
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