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Writing at the official Windows Experience blog, Microsoft's Brandon LeBlanc refers to the latest NPD Retail Tracking Service data which shows that as of the February 2009 the Windows share of the US netbook market is a staggering 96 percent. That's up from less than 10 percent of US unit …

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I have installed the Ubuntu into my laptop .My origin operating system is Window7. Now I have installed the Ubuntu into another disk(E , Window7 in C), but when I start the computer , it always boots with Window7 without the choices asking which OS to start I don't know …

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This is the third entry in the continuing "cave dwellers" [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/news/story223037.html"]saga[/URL] and their new lives with Ubuntu. Someone posted a comment on the previous cave dwellers entry about [URL="http://www.apple.com"]iTunes[/URL] not working on Linux and I was absolutely sure that it did. It doesn't. Much to my surprise (and disappointment), iTunes …

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Hello there, I recently re-installed Windows 7 and now GRUB will not appear and I would like to find a way to get back my Ubuntu option I have Ubuntu 9.10 if that is any help for you. Thanks in Advance VP!

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I don't know which category this problem falls: I cannot make a connection in my SQL Developer when I was trying to access my Oracle XE installed in my Ubuntu. I am getting this error: java.sql.SQLException ORA-00604: error occured at recursive SQL level 1 ORA-12705: Cannot access NLS data files …

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Hi everyone. So I have your average Windows XP emachines PC. Just a few days ago, I booted and installed Ubuntu 9.10 32-bit on my pc, to make it dual booted. I just wanted to see what ubuntu was like. Pretty nifty, nice graphics, etc. So I go to uninstall …

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I have installed Ubuntu 9.04 on my Comapq presarion v4000. it was running smooth and it was my first time to use it. until i down loaded the partial upgrade when the download is over i could not restart my notebook i have tried to get help but could not. …

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How can I start a launcher from python? if I do: [icode]os.system("~/localhost")[/icode] it just returns a number (probably a process id or something) if this is not possible, how can I start from python a terminal window and execute a code in that terminal? (without closing the python script) Thanks …

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1. Can't get my dvds to work. 2. Can't get my speakers to work. 3. Can't get my mp3, wma etc to work. 4. How the hell do I install programs. Please help a linux newbie. :sad:

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At my last, best count, there were over 550 individual Linux distributions. From the most generic, flat installs of the most common distros to ultra-specialized, multimedia-oriented to the eye-popping, fancy ones--they're all there for the taking. I found ten distributions from among the 500 or so that I know about …

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Ok I have been looking for this for a while it is the ultimate list of repositories for the Ubuntu 6.06 Dapper Drake distro. It will give you so many program choices you wont know what to do. simply goto your terminal and type sudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list (I chose gedit …

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hi ppl wassuuup i am used to the windows xp i just finished the downloadin of ubuntu but i saw sum screen shots and i got confused between the real ubuntu and the mac os so how can u please gime pictures of how this ubuntu looks like and aren't …

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[URL="http://www.ubuntu.com"]Ubuntu[/URL] has redeemed itself with its latest version 9.10 (Karmic Koala). I took a look at Ubuntu 9.10 on October 1st and have been playing around with it for a few days. My first impression is that it is good stuff--seriously good stuff. From the new, updated installer to the …

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This exercise is designed to get you familiar with the Ubuntu command-line editing features. It also introduces you to the concept of command-line history. [B]Follow these steps[/B] [LIST=1] [*]Type the words "We all love Ubuntu" (without the quotation marks) but do not press Enter. [*]Press the left arrow key to …

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Hello i have ubuntu . I can rightclick on any folder and share it and i am able to view them from my windows xp machine and another linux machine at home. but when i try to share stuff from the a second HardDrive from the said ubuntu machine , …

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Hi everyone, I am new to the world of Linux and I am having a few problems getting it configured the way I like it. I want to be able to remotely ssh into this computer from any computer. I also find it imperative to install g++ and a make …

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I've restart my computer after installing some updates,but it shows that the X window cannot start.Please help me how to start X window.

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I have a Dell Netbook. I originally got it with XP since, while I know enough to use a Linux machine, I am more familiar with Windows. With XP my wireless stopped working. The wireless adapter was still listed in my device manager list but in all other situations Windows …

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How to install Flash, Fireworks, Photoshop CS4 or CS3 on Ubuntu?Wine can't install it.I am using Ubuntu 9.10.And if it's possible no virtulization software.

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Hi ! I need the command to compile a C++ Project in Ubuntu. Help me please!! I am able to compile and see the output if created as single source file. In this case I have three file stock.h , stock.cpp, usestock.cpp in a folder which is the working directory. …

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hello im trying to install the ubuntu server edition but it wont boot.. iv downloaded 4 different ubuntus and only the desktop editions boot for me how do i install the server edition??? P.S. i searched the forum and couldnt find an answers if this question allredy came up pleas …

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[URL="http://www.ubuntu.com"]Ubuntu[/URL]'s CEO, Mark Shuttleworth fired one over [URL="http://www.microsoft.com"]Microsoft[/URL]'s bow with a statement that the soon to be released Ubuntu 9.10 is ready to go head-to-head with Windows 7 on Netbooks. He also said that Windows XP is still hanging around on some Netbooks as a "ghost." Shuttleworth wants another shot …

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Greetings for the community of this forum! I have a Doubt... I have a primary partition for Windows and an Extended Partition for Data. I have decreased the size of the primary partition, so now I have 20GB of unllocated space. When I put the live cd of Ubuntu, I …

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I am still rather new to the Linux OS and need some detailed advice on the installation of Python3.1 on my Ubuntu machine. Python3.1 is not in the Ubuntu package repository yet.

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Hey Daniweb, I a 13.3 inch Macbook Pro (5,5) running Snow Leopard that I would like to triple boot Snow Leopard, Windows 7, and Ubuntu 9.10 on. I am running an 80 GB Intel X-25M as my primary drive and I after I have the three operating systems installed via …

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Hi, I am kind of working backwards. I built a live site and then created a development site. Anyhow, the Dev site is built on ubuntu desktop. The site works fine.. INSERT INTO Exception "Except I noticed that certain images weren't appearing. I discovered the site is case sensitive. This …

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Hi all, I hope you are well. I am trying to compile a java file using terminal in Ubuntu, but I am getting the following error message: [QUOTE]1. ERROR in StringComparisons.java (at line 20) System.out.printf("String a = %s String b = %s \n", a,b); [/QUOTE] As you can see, I …

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Hello,recently I've installed Ubuntu 9.04 as sole OS on my PC (clean installation).It went well (drivers updated and Internet connection configured properly) for a week.Until,I decided to assign a static IP for my 'torrents' purposes.From that point till right now,I can't accessing my Internet connection.Every time I tried to access,it …

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A couple of weeks ago, I wrote, "[URL="http://www.daniweb.com/news/story220784.html"]Has Linux Fallen Into a Well?[/URL]." It was a tale of two brothers, aka The Cave Dwellers, who had too many complaints and angst concerning the Windows XP installation on my wife's old HP DV-5000 laptop. Reinstalling XP didn't do any good the …

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I am planning to dual boot Windows XP and Ubuntu 9.04, I have already burned Ubuntu into a CD and have also downloaded the ISO. But when I go to My Computer to start the installation, a different icon appears. And when I open it with ISO Buster, it opens …

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