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How do I give myself access to /var/www to create and edit files and folders in it without 'sudo'? [duplicate]

I have a folder in my web server /var/www. I need to add files to the folder, but the system will not let me unless I use sudo. Is it possible to give mys...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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Ffmpeg: can TS video be converted directly to MP4 video without re-coding?

I see here (How to convert .ts file into a mainstream format losslessly?) that MKV is recommended for that purpose (ffmpeg -i input -map 0 -c copy output....

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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Can't Run GTK on WSL, Display Error

I'm using WSL on Windows 10. I've installed gtkwave through the terminal, but I am unable to run it. My system gives me the following error: Cou...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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"+y does not copy to the clipboard

I am trying to copy a piece of text to the system clipboard. First, I do a visual selection: select " then + then y. I then get a message 7 lines yanked. ...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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How to install PHP `mbstring` extension in Ubuntu?

What is the PHP mbstring extension, and what is the best way to install it on Ubuntu 14.04?

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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Convert a pen USB to External Hard disk

My sat decoder need to have an external HDD to record videos... If I use my 8GB as pen, it doesn't recognize it! How can I convert to it, to let the ...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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Tried Kubuntu desktop; removed it, but bits remain

I know there are lots of answers re. removing the Kubuntu desktop. However, I haven't found one that solves the following problem. Original installat...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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Stop Terminal from saving commands

When using terminal, it saves the previously executed commands. When I press the Up arrow button, it tells us that which commands I have run previously. S...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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FX-6300 detected as i686 - Kubuntu won't install

I'm trying to install in Virtual Box. This is my first try at Linux, so I just want to mess around a bit before I tackle grub, etc. I've got an ...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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User Thomas Dreibholz - Ask Ubuntu

Q&A for Ubuntu users and developers

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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