Forum: Ubuntu Linux

Hey guys, i was wondering if someone here can help me. I posted this same thing on the "official" ubuntu forums yesterday and absolutely no one...

For some reason when I type something in on my terminal, and the commands take up the entire line, instead of going to the next line, it just goes...

Hi, how do you secure delete (erase) directories? I tried "shred" but could only erase files. This makes a sometimes long and laborious task if...

Im having the same problem, here is what I have: ubuntu@ubuntu:~$ sudo mount /dev/sda1 /mnt ubuntu@ubuntu:~$ sudo grub-install...

Here's my problem: I'm running the latest version of Ubuntu, and the latest version of Wine. I'm trying to install Age of Mythology, standard...

i'd like to to easily share folders in xubuntu using samba. thank you

Hi, I was trying to write a script that allows an incremental back up on Ubuntu Server 10.04. It's a very simple script that uses rsync. I am...

I just upgraded to the newest version of ubuntu and it changed my desktop. now there's a menu bar on the right hand side of the gui but there's no...

can you make xfce desktop label that are long wrap around like in gnome ? i speak in reference to xubuntu. also can you replace the dock below with...

I gave up on THAT machine, spent another 3 on another, and gave up. Winderp XP and Winderp Vista don't go down without a fight. ;( I just want...

Hi! I need a way to force my screen resolution on Ubuntu 10.04 to above 800x600 pixels. The screen connected to it runs on 1920x1080 by default...

can i setup dnsmasq as dns server on a subnet using comcast internet? comcast does not block ports that i'm aware of. i was thinking of getting...

Ok guys, I am this close to becoming a Linux convert but the Flash issue is driving me nuts. My plug in list tells me Flash is installed but I cannot...

I just installed Ubuntu 11.10 on an old Compaq EN a few days ago with an ES-1869 sound card. In prior versions of Ubuntu on a similar machine I...

Why does installing e17 desktop environment require removing so many packages? I wanted to try it out but it's saying I have to lose everything from...

I just tried out xubuntu because i'm not a fan of the unity interface. everything worked out of the gate except the sound. I don't know why this was...

Hello, Please, help me. I'm not newb from programming standpoint, but I'm new to scripting and new to Linux all together. If I have a web page,...

I succeeded in connecting to the internet with a ZTE AC2726i CDMA EVDO Rev.A USB wireless modem , without using command line , in Ubuntu 10.04 LTS ....

Hi all, I am fairly new to the world of Linux and could use some assistance. I recently upgraded a laptop from Ubuntu 8.04 to 10.04. After...