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Converting a .gif into a .swf using gif2swf

New to the forums, and the whole Ubuntu world, also NOT a technical person, so please be gracious. Try as I might I cannot figure this thing out. Please k...

Published: Jul 17, 2026

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How to login into a machine via putty using a script?

In windows we have created a batch file to login into a machine via putty. On clicking the batch file it logins into that machine. Is it possible to creat...

Published: Jul 17, 2026

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How do I detect and remove Python packages installed via pip?

I have accidently installed Python packages to my system using pip instead of apt-get. I did this in two ways: using an older version of virtualenv, I for...

Published: Jul 17, 2026

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How to install ldapsearch on 16.04?

Coming from Trusty, I was used to ldapsearch but I don't have it installed on my new Xerus install: The program 'ldapsearch' is currently n...

Published: Jul 17, 2026

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How to apply calibration parameters to an Elo Serial TouchScreen?

In Xubuntu 18.04 I'm trying to apply calibration parameters to a touch screen without success. Here is what I have so far... I can manually attach th...

Published: Jul 17, 2026

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How to install Opera Browser?

I am trying to install opera browser from the terminal. I downloaded the 'debian' installer because it didn't show up in software center. I...

Published: Jul 17, 2026

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Which motherboard manufacture(s) are the most Linux-friendly? [closed]

I am looking to upgrade my motherboard to support DDR3, USB 3.0, and socket AM3+ CPUs. I have used Gigabyte and ASRock motherboards without any serious is...

Published: Jul 17, 2026

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How to restore the down arrow icon on the Downloads folder in the home directory?

I removed the original Downloads folder in the home directory and created a new one with the same name, but the down arrow icon on the new Download folder...

Published: Jul 17, 2026

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How to install Vala app menu?

I'm trying to compile this, and there are several packages that are missing. TL;DR: -- Checking for module 'gtk+-3.0>=3.10' -- CMake Err...

Published: Jul 17, 2026

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How to Mount NTFS partition in Ubuntu 16.04

I'm new to Ubuntu. Installed ubuntu by formatting my existing C Drive in Windows 10 OS. So I have only Ubuntu in my laptop. My D drive is left untouc...

Published: Jul 17, 2026

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