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    [ubuntu] Re: Beginner in trouble !!!

    Easy option is to download relevant .deb files, try get-deb & gnome-files websites. These .deb files can be executed on Ubuntu. But you will run into dependency problems sooner or later. Better...
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    [ubuntu] Re: My folder disappeared

    Three possible scenarios

    1. You deleted the dir, in that case check the trash, and check the root trash @ /root/.local/share/trash.

    2. Folder is hidden (somehow), press ctrl+h to toggle hidden...
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    [all variants] Re: Easy backup solution?

    for day to day backups grsync is good. Nothing too fancy but it has a nice simulation option and once paths are set all it takes is a single click to backup. Limitation is that it can be tiresome if...
  4. Re: Effects of password change on keyring/encrypted private directory

    The first password you select at the time of installation is automatically made the default password, so once the login password is changed this problem arises. I had this problem with evolution...
  5. [SOLVED] Re: pyRenamer - Beginner needs tutorial using Patterns

    Here is the updated info after your friendly reminder :).

    1. Difference between {X} & {C}
    I assumed that {X} meant any character i.e. number, letter or space. But it means every character...
  6. [ubuntu] Re: X Composition Manager and AWN dock at auto start

    Turn off the alternative composition manager & go to terminal > gconf-editor

    gconf-editor > apps > metacity > general > compositing-manager (check)
  7. [ubuntu] Re: Network Up and Down traffic bandwith counter?

    No that won't be possible with this applet, you can use network monitor from screenlets it shows the total incoming outgoing traffic but that can not be placed on the panel though you can reduce the...
  8. [SOLVED] Beginner gets tutorial using Patterns

    Since you are such a sweetheart about it here is a somewhat detailed response to your query.

    As in the tutorial:

    {X} = Numbers, letters and spaces. [Includes all the characters from the point...
  9. [SOLVED] Re: pyRenamer - Beginner needs tutorial using Patterns

    Pyrenamer > Substitutions > Replace
    we want to rename gra_hikari_k002.jpg to hikari_002.jpg
    so in first box: replace > gra_hikari-k
    in second box: with > hikari_
    in preview you,ll see the...
  10. [other] Re: I need to edit a odt file generated in OOo 3.0 under Linux on Windows XP

    checkout this page > http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/oo-converters.html
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    Re: HOWTO: Graphical IP Blocker

    Excellent app, worked flawlessly on jaunty. One small irritation is that closing the windows [via x in titlebar] closes the application when it should hide it.
  12. [ubuntu] Re: Network Up and Down traffic bandwith counter?

    Right click panel > add to panel > network monitor.
    System monitor shows network history & total sent/ recieved volume in resources tab.
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    [SOLVED] Re: Static IP Address Question:

    The address as in address you gave in manual setting.
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    [ubuntu] Re: Changing Brightness Levels

    Appears to be a bug > https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-power-manager/+bug/134756 This page has some workarounds too, check the last couple of posts.
  15. [ubuntu] Re: Yet another MBR query, with apologies in advance...

    Some clarifications, If you have this triple boot on one HD then MBR is already used by Grub or you wouldn't be able to select both Windows & Ubuntu. But I don't know Grub is from which Ubuntu...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Dual Boot Question!

    The easy way is to download the package Startup-Manager from Synaptic. It will be available in Menu > System > Administration > Startup Manager. Open it and change the Value of time out or if you...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Changing Brightness Levels

    Right click on panel and select 'add to panel' there is a Brightness applet available here.
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    [gnome] Re: Looking for recommendations

    The Theme I'll recommend is Nimbus (+ its icon theme). For something more flashy checkout this site http://www.bisigi-project.org/?Itemid=23&lang=en
    The man has made some awesome themes for Gnome.
    ...
  19. [all variants] Re: Two physical HDD, two OS, and three storage HDD.

    No, it's better management actually. After all said and done its always better to have separate OS in their separate places.


    I'm not sure I get you, you'll decide where to install Ubuntu, MS is...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Changing folders in the terminal

    Yes, cd /wes means an absolute path to /(root) /folder wes. You have to try it like 'cd wes' (relative path) or 'cd ~/wes' (absolute).

    (By the way '~' in address ought to make the second command...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Help to setup evolution.

    Same thing happened to me when I changed my Login password. Go to
    Menu > Accessories > Password & Encryption Keys, open the Passwords tab right click on 'passwords default entry' & change the...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Help to setup evolution.

    Your first login password (the one made at the time of installing Ubuntu) is automatically assigned to default keyring try entering that.

    Keyring can be accessed via Menu > Accessories > Passwords...
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