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How to download Ubuntu over an unreliable connection

I am trying to download the 64-bit Ubuntu 12.10 ISO over an extremely unreliable connection. By unreliable, I mean that every time I finish downloading th...

Published: Jul 19, 2026

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Fresh install on SSD with Ubuntu and Windows Vista, using whole disk encryption for Ubuntu

I would like to do a fresh install on a OCZ Vertex Plus R2 SSD 60GB drive I purchased on the cheap. Since the AES-encryption looks like it may not work op...

Published: Jul 19, 2026

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Difference between Backup and Import bookmatks in Firefox

Main usage of Backup/Restore and Import/Export in Firefox. Difference between both of them in functionality wise.

Published: Jul 19, 2026

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Note application that uses IMAP protocol

I'm looking for an note app that uses IMAP protocol so I can sync the notes that I have created on my Google account using Apple Devices. I'm us...

Published: Jul 19, 2026

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Need help analyzing slow boot (ASUS ROG X99, ACPI)

I have a fairly high end computer (8-core i7-6900K, Samsung SM961 1TB NVMe, 32GB RAM), but I have a very slow boot. $ systemd-analyze Startup finished in ...

Published: Jul 19, 2026

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Update Python 3.5 to 3.6 via terminal

Using Ubuntu 17.04. After update Python 3.5 to 3.6 via terminal according to https://askubuntu.com/a/865569/695385 still showing that version is 3.5.3. ~$...

Published: Jul 19, 2026

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My partition mounted at /home keep getting unmounted after every restart. How to stop this?

I have recently started using Ubuntu 16.04 and I made a fresh installation. Whenever I restart my computer the /dev/sda gets unmounted. As a result I can&...

Published: Jul 19, 2026

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How do I install Ubuntu?

I would like to see a full how-to guide on how to install Ubuntu.

Published: Jul 19, 2026

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Live videoediting for Google Hangout

I need to edit the video recorded by my webcam "on the fly" and to stream it to a Google Hangouts call. What I want to do is to remove the backg...

Published: Jul 19, 2026

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15.04, 15.10, 16.04 - Closing lid does not suspend laptop if connected to external monitor

Since the upgrade to 15.04 (update: 15.10 still same), my laptop's behavior on closing lid has changed: if it is connected to an external monitor, it...

Published: Jul 19, 2026

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