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How to install gcc-4.8
I checked the gcc version on my system.
It is currently at 4.6.3.
I read that gcc-4.8 is out.
I tried the following commands without success:
sudo apt-get install gcc (gcc is already the newest version)
sudo apt-get install gcc-4.8 (unable to…
MdT
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How does Ubuntu make money?
We get various distros like kubuntu/ubuntu/lubuntu/edu/etc... for free.
We get critical updates constantly. We can download any programs we want from Ubuntu repos.
Gee, I can't even imagine what kind of a CDN network you gotta have to support all…
Stann
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How can I download an entire website?
I want to download a whole website (with sub-sites). Is there any tool for that?
UAdapter
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How to not install recommended and suggested packages?
I use Ubuntu 12.04 64-bit, I did the following: sudo gedit /etc/apt/apt.conf and added
APT::Install-Recommends "false";
APT::Install-Suggests "false";
But it did not work. When I try to install a package, it still wants to install the suggested…
user84911
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How can you unhold (remove a hold on) a package?
I used synaptic to lock the version of pidgin-data - how can I change the status from hold back to normal, so that it gets upgraded properly?
The PinningHowto says that doing an apt-get install packagename should remove the hold, but running dpkg -l…
David Fraser
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How to launch application as root from Unity Launcher?
Mainly I am looking for a way to pin an application to the Unity launch bar, and run it as root.
Currently, even if I start the application with sudo, and pin it after it starts, it will start as current user next time.
Sad, but there is no context…
sorin
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How to encrypt individual folders?
Let's say that I have a folder, within my Documents folder, that has files I want no one to access without a password.
Is there a way to lock down that folder so that it's password protected / encrypted?
In fact, is it possible to password-protect…
Gonzoza
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Turn off error sound on Ubuntu 18.04
How do I turn off the Ubuntu error sound (especially on the terminal) in Ubuntu 18.04?
sam
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How to disable autorefresh in snap
Is it possible to disable autorefresh in snap? This link says that Snaps are updated automatically in the background to the latest version, every day. Some snaps (e.g. vlc) are built daily, and it makes no sense to install them every day.
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What is the shortcut to move between two Terminator tabs?
When I open Terminator, I can move two Terminator in same tab using Ctrl + Tab.
How to move between two Terminator tabs?
Amila Sampath
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How to uninstall Google Chrome?
I decided to try out Google Chrome and see if it was any different from Chromium, but now I can't figure out how to uninstall it.
That's what I have installed. How to get rid of it is the question.
Icedrake
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How to manage users and groups using GUI?
Just switched from 10.04 to 11.10. I'm wondering about the limited options in the GUI for managing users and groups. Where is the old GUI to change groups, id's, etc. I know that I can do this from cli, that's no problem. But I want this comfortable…
ehde
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How can I determine which fonts are installed from the command line, and what is the easiest way to install more?
There are many questions and answers regarding fonts on Ubuntu, but not so many dealing with Ubuntu for Embedded Linux, such as Beaglebone Black.
I have not been able to locate any .ttf files in standard locations on my system, and I think that…
user391339
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Get absolute path of files using 'find' command
Is there a way to get absolute path of a file that is being searched?
For example:
find .. -name "filename"
It gives me results like ../filename but I want the full path.
What I need is to find in the parent directory and its children, for a…
JorgeeFG
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Are there any games which can train people to learn terminal commands?
It seems to me learning how to use the terminal is a prerequisite to learning how to use Ubuntu. So I'm trying to figure out the best way to learn. Is there a Quizlet online flash card set out there? A better way?
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