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The 11th major version of Ubuntu, codenamed Karmic Koala.

Ubuntu 9.10, codenamed Karmic Koala, is the 11th major version of the Ubuntu operating system. Changes in this version include the introduction of the Ubuntu Software Center and Ubuntu One, the use of the ext4 filesystem and GRUB 2 bootloader by default, and numerous usability improvements for first-time users.

This version of Ubuntu was declared end-of-life on April 30, 2011.

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Files in .local/share/gvfs-metadata in Ubuntu

Is it okay to remove files in Files in .local/share/gvfs-metadata in Ubuntu? For some reason, it is now up to 1.3 GB in my home directory?
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How to enable Chess 3D on Ubuntu 9.10?

The 3D cannot be easily enabled. A thread that people refer to is http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=416660 but I tried several suggestions on that thread and it doesn't work yet. The message is: No Python OpenGL support No Python…
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How can I increase Ubuntu swap space?

How can I increase swap space in Ubuntu 9.10? I go to "Palimpsest Disk Utility" click "724 MB Extended" but I can't increase the size.
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Ubuntu: One or more of the mounts listed in fstab cannot ye be mounted

I was enjoying a Movie when my Ubuntu suddenly hung. At the next reboot, here is the message: One or more of the mounts listed in /etc/fstab cannot yet be mounted: /home: waiting for /dev/disk/by-uuid/.... Press ESC to enter a recovery…
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ubuntu installation on windows XP - why downloading when the iso image is in CD

I need to install ubuntu on windows XP. i got a cd from my friend with the ubuntu installation files I selected the option to install ubuntu inside windows xp (d:) but after the first steps it says "Downloading ...iso.torrent" and says 7 hours…
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Upgrade ubuntu 9.04 to 9.10 from CD not work

I have tried to upgrade from the CD and by mounting the .ISO. However, all have been unsuccessfull. I have downloaded the 32 bit version of 9.10. I have tried to follow the instructions from this…
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Ubuntu bash command wc

What is the option in "wc" command to view without showing erros message
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No external network on Ubuntu 9.10, though DNS works

I have a weird problem I can't solve. I have several computers, two with Xubuntu 9.10. One of them, acting as a media server, has stopped to work when it comes to external networking. I can do for example: ping google.com Which gives me an IP…
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ubuntu: position of menu icon on the top menubar changes randomly

The position of icons in the menubar on the top of the ubuntu desktop changes randomly from time to time. For example I had the user icon (the one with the logoff/shutdown sub menu) somewhere in the middle of the top menubar after installing. After…
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How can I set system-wide defaults on Ubuntu 9.10?

We are currently updating some lab machines that are running Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala). What I'd like to know is if there is some way to set up the system's defaults (for instance which applications are present in the initial drop down menu or what…
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Ubuntu Software Center missing

I recently upgraded to Ubuntu 9.10 from 9.04 and I can't seem to find the Ubuntu Software Center. Is there a way I can get it to Show? In Synaptic it is installed, but can't find it anyware. I also tried to re-install it in Synaptic.
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why wont my wireless work with ubuntu 9.1

i have a compaq presario m2000 and just recently installed ubuntu 9.1 on it. i have to be connected to the internet by wire because my wireless drivers arent working. i have tried everything i can think of. i tried the terminal command: sudo apt-get…
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Vistar7 transformer pack 9.04

I want to install Vistar7 transformer pack9.04. I've already download Vistar7 setup but I can't understand how to install it.
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How to set file paths in ubuntu

I'm trying to install an application using the terminal in Ubuntu 9.10. What do I type when a file path is needed?Any tutorials there regarding file paths in ubuntu. Because I tried using C:\ and its not working.
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Ubuntu 9.10 server 32 bits

I'm a newbia at Unix but I installed for learning the 9.10 32 bits version and intead of the prompt i would like to have a windows interface. I tried to install the xorg program but can't find it. Is there another way? THanks
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