Canonical unveiled a search-oriented Head-Up Display (HUD) interface that will debut in Ubuntu 12.04. Aiming to reduce dependence on menus and eventually replace them with the help of gesture and voice interactions, HUD could find its way into future versions of Ubuntu designed for smartphones and TVs.
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Red Hat, Ubuntu, and Arch Linux patch Linux kernel exploit
Canonical, Red Hat, and Arch Linux have released patches that fix a vulnerability in Linux kernels 2.6.39 and above that enable attackers to gain system root access. The distro patches followed a kernel patch to fix the vulnerability, but proof-of-concept exploit code examples have already been posted.
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Switching from debian to ubuntu question
I currentyl installed debian on an old laptop that the cd rom is shot(works sometimes). Can I download ubuntu through debian and install it without having to use a cd.
How to replace Ubuntu 11.10′s Unity desktop with good ol’ GNOME
Ubuntu users who dislike the Unity desktop environment have other alternatives besides sticking with “Maverick Meerkat” or jumping ship to another distro. An illustrated DeviceGuru tutorial shows how to load the GNOME Fallback mode on Ubuntu 11.10 and configure it to provide a GNOME 2.x-like experience.
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Final Ubuntu 11.10 spiffs up Unity, adds ARM server support
Ubuntu 11.10 (“Oneiric Ocelot”) was released, featuring makeovers for its Unity desktop and Ubuntu Software Center, a switch to Thunderbird email, and a new Deja Dup backup tool. On the server side, Ubuntu 11.10 adds ARM support, as well as a new “Juju” cloud management framework.
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Lexar Card Reader problem with Ubuntu 10.04 LTS running on Dell Latitude D410
I am a kid who is making a movie for a school project. I am downloading a .mov file from my mother’s camera using a lexar card reader with an 8gb SDHC card. When I double click on the card’s icon in Computer, it does not open. Please help because I am trying to complete this project as soon as possible.
Ubuntu 11.10 beta gives Software Center a Mac-like makeover
The Canonical-backed Ubuntu project released the first beta of Ubuntu 11.10 (“Oneiric Ocelot”), featuring both an improved Unity Dash interface and a makeover for the Ubuntu Software Center that resembles the Mac App Store. Ubuntu 11.10 also advances to Linux 3.0.3, Firefox 7.0, and Thunderbird 7.0.
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Controversial Unity desktop gets UI makeover in Ubuntu 11.10
Canonical’s Mark Shuttleworth unveiled an improved Dash interface for its controversial Unity desktop in Ubuntu 11.10, featuring panel changes and a filtered search interface. The Ubuntu project recently unleashed the third alpha release of Ubuntu 11.10 (“Oneiric Ocelot”), offering Linux 3.0, Firefox 6.0, and Thunderbird 6.0.
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Ubuntu 11.04 LTSP & DHCP3-Server
I swear everything has changed in 11.04.
I remember the last time I setup a basic LTSP server on Ubuntu that it was much… easier?
The problem I have is that I used to be able to simply add "eth1" or "eth0" to the /etc/default/dhcp3-server file and everything would be fine as long as the ip settings matched.
Now I can’t seem to find that file at all. Also, 11.04 doesn’t seem to have the /etc/init.d/dhcp3-server restart option. Has everything been renamed and moved since 10.04?
Adding Ubuntu back to GRUB
Hi Guys,
I recently switched from Ubuntu 11.04 to Mandriva 2010.2 and I have encountered a somewhat-serious issue. When I recently rebooted my computer to boot into Ubuntu (to export Chrome bookmarks, etc), I found that the GRUB was entirely overwritten by the Mandriva install, making me unable to boot into Ubuntu. How do I add my Ubuntu partition to GRUB, so I am to boot into it also?
Any help appreciated,
Canonical switches to OpenStack for Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud
Canonical has announced that Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud will adopt the OpenStack cloud platform over Eucalyptus. In other Ubuntu-related news, an Ubuntu 11.04-based Linux Mint 11 release candidate (RC) was announced that opts for the GNOME 2.32.1 desktop environment over both Canonical’s Unity and GNOME 3.0.
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Ubuntu 11.04 out, awaits Unity verdict
Ubuntu 11.04 is available for free download, featuring a new touch-enabled Unity desktop environment that Canonical expects to steer the popular Linux distro toward a tablet future while keeping the Ubuntu faithful happy. Other new features include LibreOffice 3.3.2, Firefox 4.0, and some Software Center improvements.
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Canonical confirms Apr. 28 release for Ubuntu 11.04, online trial version
Canonical confirmed that it will ship Ubuntu 11.04 (“Natty Narwhal”) on April 28, and announced a new online trial version of the Linux operating system. The U.K.-based company also announced some new details of its server edition, including easier provisioning and a fully certified J2EE stack.
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Software RAID on UBUNTU 10.10.
Hi people.
I get these from fdisk :
Disk /dev/sda: 320.1 GB, 320072933376 bytes
240 heads, 63 sectors/track, 41345 cylinders
Units = cylinders of 15120 * 512 = 7741440 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
Disk identifier: 0×00000001
Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System
/dev/sda1 * 1 41344 312560608+ 7 HPFS/NTFS
Disk /dev/sdb: 500.1 GB, 500107862016 bytes
255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 60801 cylinders
Units = cylinders of 16065 * 512 = 8225280 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
Disk identifier: 0x0006a20f
Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System
/dev/sdb1 1 134 1073152 fd Linux raid autodetect
Partition 1 does not end on cylinder boundary.
/dev/sdb2 134 60802 487310337 5 Extended
/dev/sdb5 134 742 4881408 fd Linux raid autodetect
/dev/sdb6 742 12900 97654784 fd Linux raid autodetect
/dev/sdb7 12900 60802 384772096 fd Linux raid autodetect
Disk /dev/sdc: 500.1 GB, 500107862016 bytes
255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 60801 cylinders
Units = cylinders of 16065 * 512 = 8225280 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
Disk identifier: 0x000b87ef
Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System
/dev/sdc1 * 1 134 1073152 fd Linux raid autodetect
Partition 1 does not end on cylinder boundary.
/dev/sdc2 134 60802 487310337 5 Extended
/dev/sdc5 134 742 4881408 fd Linux raid autodetect
/dev/sdc6 742 12900 97654784 fd Linux raid autodetect
/dev/sdc7 12900 60802 384772096 fd Linux raid autodetect
Disk /dev/md0: 2197 MB, 2197684224 bytes
2 heads, 4 sectors/track, 536544 cylinders
Units = cylinders of 8 * 512 = 4096 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 65536 bytes / 131072 bytes
Disk identifier: 0×00000000
Disk /dev/md0 doesn’t contain a valid partition table
Disk /dev/md1: 9996 MB, 9996992512 bytes
2 heads, 4 sectors/track, 2440672 cylinders
Units = cylinders of 8 * 512 = 4096 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 65536 bytes / 131072 bytes
Disk identifier: 0×00000000
Disk /dev/md1 doesn’t contain a valid partition table
Disk /dev/md2: 200.0 GB, 199996866560 bytes
2 heads, 4 sectors/track, 48827360 cylinders
Units = cylinders of 8 * 512 = 4096 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 65536 bytes / 131072 bytes
Disk identifier: 0×00000000
Disk /dev/md2 doesn’t contain a valid partition table
Disk /dev/md3: 788.0 GB, 788013121536 bytes
2 heads, 4 sectors/track, 192386016 cylinders
Units = cylinders of 8 * 512 = 4096 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 65536 bytes / 131072 bytes
Disk identifier: 0×00000000
Disk /dev/md3 doesn’t contain a valid partition table
And during the load up i get something like udevd-work[114]:inotify_add_watch(6 /dev/sdb1, 10) failed : no such file or directory and that changed to another device as well.System loads up ok but i noticed also that the swap is not being used.
free gives me this :
total used free shared buffers cached
Mem: 2059668 2006172 53496 0 77904 1451996
-/+ buffers/cache: 476272 1583396
Swap: 9762684 0 9762684
Why is that? Is something wrong w/ my RAID? I have RAID0.
donwloading desktop ubuntu
AoA
I am totally new to unbuntu, i am trying to download ubuntu desktop but the message from IE 9 returns that "download greater than 12 hours"and that is that! my dsl connection is 6Mb and i do not know what to do, please can any one guide me?
I am totally new to unbuntu, i am trying to download ubuntu desktop but the message from IE 9 returns that "download greater than 12 hours"and that is that! my dsl connection is 6Mb and i do not know what to do, please can any one guide me?
Ubuntu 11.04 beta offers multitouch Unity experience
The Ubuntu project released the Beta 1 version of Ubuntu 11.04 (“Natty Narwhal”), which switches the Linux distribution to the homegrown, 3D multitouch Unity desktop environment. Ubuntu 11.04 advances to Linux 2.6.38, adds LibreOffice 3.3.2, offers Firefox 4, and Software Center enhancements including a try-before-you-buy function.
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Canonical tips Oneiric Ocelot release amid Ubuntu controversy
Canonical has announced Ubuntu 11.10 (“Oneiric Ocelot”) featuring an alternative 2D UI and Qt integration. Meanwhile, controversy’s looming over the company’s alleged anti-open source behavior and recent changes to Ubuntu, new tablet-focused features have been tipped, and Ubuntu has been ported to Motorola’s Android-based Xoom tablet.
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Ubuntu to get Qt
Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth announced that Ubuntu 11.04 will adopt Nokia’s Qt cross-platform development framework. Due in April, Ubuntu 11.04 (“Natty Narwhal”) will offer Qt libraries as an alternative development environment to Gtk+, further extricating Ubuntu from its traditional embrace of all things GNOME.
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The Official Ubuntu Book Reviews
The Official Ubuntu Book
Ubuntu is a complete, free operating system that emphasizes community, support, and ease of use without compromising speed, power, or flexibility. It’s Linux for human beings, designed for everyone from computer novices to experts. Ubuntu 10.04 is the latest release—more powerful, more flexible, and friendlier than ever. The Official Ubuntu Book, Fifth Edition, will get you up and running quickly. Written by expert, leading Ubuntu community members, this book covers all you need to know to
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The everyday Linux user can easily get overwhelmed by the complexity of the new software that exists when creating an Ubuntu system. This book covers the basics of creating a new system from scratch and explains what software is installed. You’ll take a tour of installing the Ubuntu Linux distribution system in most environments, including nontraditional situations such as dual-boot and text-based installations. Plus, clear explanations of each of the installed applications show you how to get
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