User Thomas Dreibholz - Ask Ubuntu
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User Thomas Dreibholz - Ask Ubuntu

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Published: Jul 20, 2026

Ubuntu 20.04 - Cannot connect to public wifi networks
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Ubuntu 20.04 - Cannot connect to public wifi networks

I'm using Ubuntu 20.04 on my Lenovo laptop, and cannot connect to public Wifi networks anymore (I used to be able about 6 months ago). However, I can...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

How to write commands with default variables for terminal or default app (Browser, Terminal) so it would work on any Ubuntu or Debian?
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How to write commands with default variables for terminal or default app (Browser, Terminal) so it would work on any Ubuntu or Debian?

How to write commands with default variables for terminal or default app (Browser, Terminal) so it would work on any Ubuntu or Debian? For example Ubuntu ...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

Tar restore from tape fails
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Tar restore from tape fails

I have a basic backup to tape script and restore script that was written by a previous admin. When trying to restore from tape, I get the following error:...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

Wacom pen small tablet ctl-490/b isn't recongnized
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Wacom pen small tablet ctl-490/b isn't recongnized

I have ubuntu version 14.04 on my laptop. When plugged my wacom pen into the usb drive the led light turned on but the tablet isn't working and not r...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

Play Window Games on Ubuntu [closed]
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Play Window Games on Ubuntu [closed]

I have many windows games on my PC like Doom, Doom 2, Diablo, Diablo 2, Diablo 3, NFS Games, Left 4 Dead games call of Duty games, Halo games and many man...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

User aanc - Ask Ubuntu
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User aanc - Ask Ubuntu

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Published: Jul 20, 2026

how to read wmv videos in chromium browser?
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how to read wmv videos in chromium browser?

I download a wmv video with firefox and I can read it with gnome mplayer without any problem. But if I try to read it with chromium it says to me that I h...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

how to install flash player on ubuntu 16.04 LTS [duplicate]
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how to install flash player on ubuntu 16.04 LTS [duplicate]

I want to install flash player on ubuntu 16.04 LTS. how i perform it kindly concern with your best

Published: Jul 20, 2026

Set default language to English (US) in 12.04
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Set default language to English (US) in 12.04

I accidentally installed Canadian English instead of US English when I did my install. How can I set this back? When I go to System Settings > Language Su...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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