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

Bluetooth not working on my HP Compaq 8200 Elite Tower
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Bluetooth not working on my HP Compaq 8200 Elite Tower

I have problém with installing bluetooth driver for HP Compaq 8200 Elite. I tried some drivers, during installation seemes ok but bluetooth not working. C...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

Where is the file used by file(1) and libmagic to determine mime types?
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Where is the file used by file(1) and libmagic to determine mime types?

According to man 5 magic: "The file /usr/share/misc/magic specifies what patterns are to be tested for, what message or MIME type to print if a particular...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

lengthy resume from hibernate ubuntu 20.04LTS on Gateway E-475M laptop
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lengthy resume from hibernate ubuntu 20.04LTS on Gateway E-475M laptop

Running Ubuntu 20.04LTS on Gateway e-475M laptop with 2Gb RAM/4Gb SWAP. Got hibernate (to disk), and suspend (to RAM), to work on it (finally) and hiberna...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

User novwhisky - Ask Ubuntu
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User novwhisky - Ask Ubuntu

Q&A for Ubuntu users and developers

Published: Jul 20, 2026

Steam error logs are huge!
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Steam error logs are huge!

I am on Ubuntu 18.04 and use Steam regularly. I just noticed that the file $HOME/.steam/error.log weighs 86GB (!!!) and seems full of the following line: ...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

Is there any way of setting a custom startup and shutdown sound?
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Is there any way of setting a custom startup and shutdown sound?

I'm on Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS with GNOME Desktop. I was wondering if you can have a custom sound play (the default one is nice, but I'd rather have ...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

Questions about Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Install / partition sizing on SSD / HDD system
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Questions about Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Install / partition sizing on SSD / HDD system

Hi Everyone – I am planning to upgrade my dual boot Ubuntu 16.04LTS/Win 10 system to 18.04LTS /Win10 and would love some opinions. My main drive is a 1TB ...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

wc prints a byte count for a nonexistent process
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wc prints a byte count for a nonexistent process

I came across a program called wc, which prints the number of bytes, words, and lines in files. Now my intention is to use it to determine if a process is...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

My speaker works fine, but have no more control from volume button
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My speaker works fine, but have no more control from volume button

I just bought a new computer and install Ubuntu 16 for the first time. Everything worked perfectly, sound control was fine, until I start playing with my ...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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