Forum: Ubuntu Linux

i'am a linux newbie. i have a sound problem in ubuntu (wheeze sound). so i had downloaded a new ALSA sound driver. when configure is ok, but make is...

when i start enter the command "skype" in the terminal, there's a long error message :~$ skype *** glibc detected *** skype: free(): invalid...

Greetings. I just installed Ubuntu 6.10 from the live dvd. From the live dvd I used Gnome Partition Editor but can't seem to find it on my...

Hi, I tried dual booting Ubunto 6.10 on my computer, but for some reason whenver I try to boot it it goes to this screen saying my X-graphical server...

I recently loaded ATI drivers and changed my screen resolution for the better. Now when booting the signon screen resolution is off. I can see the...

I just installed Ubuntu but when I start my computer, it goes to a screen taht says that my screen resolution needs to be changed... I'm not sure...

I have Kubuntu 6.10 and when I try to change my resolution I don't see 1280 x 720. This is my favorite resolution that I had on Windows and I can't...

Hi! So i tried to play a DVD, and Ubuntu recognized the DVD but none of the media players will play it, and a pop up comes up saying that i do not...

I only recently decided to switch from Windows to Linux. I was told by some of my friends that Ubuntu was the easiest to use and was the best to...

Ever since three system updates early this morning my Ubuntu 6.10 system started acting up, crashing Thunderbird and eventually Firefox,too.. ...

In my edgy, is impossible to import photos.:???: F-Spot and gThumb know USB PTP Class camera,but is impossible to see and to import my photos! ...

Hi, I want to upgrade Dapper to edgy. I have got a Edgy alternate install image. Can I use it to upgrade my Dapper to edgy without burning it to a...

i've been using all the HowTos with no success. Is there anything i need to change in firefox (in about:config) i don't know what is missing. My...

I've had firestarter installed perhaps five times and after a while it just becomes too frustrating. Have read the manual, have tried as many of the...

Hi, I've been playing around with various security options for my Ubuntu server 6.10. I installed OpenVPN this morning did a little configuring...

Hello, I am planning to make the switch to Xubuntu and read that it is enhanced for low end machines. Since it is a lightweight OS, does that...

I am using GTK with serial port transfer at higher baud rates >9600 it doesnt work and when I use the same with terminal based applications it works...

I recently got a new wide screen monitor with a resolution of 1680x1050 but when i go: system>>preferences>>screen resolution it does not...

Hi all, I am new to ubuntu.i install ubuntu on my system from a 1disc ubuntu but dont know how many discs r thr. i want to install kdevelop and...

i have my Nvidia drivers installed and working! i've installed Beryl and it kind of works. i start it up and can turn the 3D cube around but all of...