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User Sevy - Ask Ubuntu

Q&A for Ubuntu users and developers

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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Run PHP from the command line

I have installed XAMPP v1.8.3 for my PHP development. I am new to Ubuntu, so I don't know how to set environment variable for PHP which is located at...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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How to create a desktop shortcut (launcher) for "rdeskop" that is able to receive parameters like remote server Ip address?

I have installed "rdesktop" on my Ubuntu and use it to connect to and manage my Microsoft Windows Servers running Remote Desktop Services. I run it from t...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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How to remove sogou as default startpage?

In Firefox I currently have as startpage 123.sogou.com, but I am not able to remove the website as my startpage. Every time I am changing the default page...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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Why doesn't Ctrl-C kill the Terminal itself?

The terminal is running when we open it. luvpreet@DHARI-Inspiron-3542:/$ I have just opened it. So, when I press Ctrl+C, why doesn't it kill itself a...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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How to install LUbuntu 19.10 on an Atomic Pi?

The Atomic Pi is a surplus x86 based SBC, and comes with LUbuntu pre-installed. However, on mine, the audio didn't work until I ran LUbuntu 19.19 via...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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Can't install ubuntu on dell inspiron 3670 - i5

I just got a brand new desktop a dell inspiron 3670 i5 with a ssd. Im having a real hard time installing ubuntu. Tried making a USB of 18.04lts and that f...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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I can use Alt-X to enter Unicode on an old machine. How is this possible?

I dug out an old Acer Aspire E1-771 laptop and put Ubuntu 18.04 LTS amd64 on it (just Ubuntu, no Windows). I now find I can use Alt + X to insert Unicode ...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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Rhythmbox missing dependencies on Ubuntu 18.04

I have a brand new installation of Ubuntu 18.04. When I try to stream radio Rhythmbox I get the error Your GStreamer installation is missing a plug-in I h...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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how to allow VMs and host ping each other?

I'm trying to set up a few VMs of ubuntu on my windows 7 machine. I need the machines to be able to ping each other and I would like to assign them a...

Published: Jul 20, 2026