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How do I erase/format a harddisk from a live CD?

I need to format a drive containing an old install of Ubuntu 10.04, to install Vista (not my idea!) Vista setup apparently refuses to format non-FAT32 or NTFS partitions. However, I can't seem to format it from my live CD (Ubuntu 11.04) at all; I…
Thomas O
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Change timezone in 10.04/11.04 without user input

How can one change the time-zone in Ubuntu 10.04 or 11.04 server from the command line without user input (e.g. tzconfig EST). While one would use dpkg-reconfigure tzdata, per the related question How to change the time-zone settings from the…
Brian M. Hunt
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How to set up a mail server correctly?

I have read a number guides on setting up a mail server, but none of them seems to work completely. My Requirements: I want to send and receive mails to and from all domains. (i.e., yahoo,gmail,aol,etc.) I only need real system users. Note: I am…
karthick87
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Why won't Qt-SDK install?

I just installed Ubuntu 12.04. One of my classes require that I install the Qt libraries and SDK, however, I can neither install the 32-bit or 64 bit version. I changed both into executable files, but ubuntu refuses to even run the 32-bit setup.…
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How do I setup a server remotely?

I can run (and have run) the install fine with a monitor attached the machine, but what I wish to do is setup Ubuntu server remotely (within my home network). I have a USB drive pre-loaded and ready to go. Where do I go from here?
Switchkick
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MacBook Pro: should I virtualize Ubuntu or use Boot Camp?

I'm looking to run Ubuntu on a 2008 MacBook Pro 2.4Ghz C2D, 2GB GDDR3. Will it be okay performance wise through virtualization such as VMWARE or should I use BootCamp? Thanks.
Jonathan Musso
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Getting Wireless to Work, Dell Inspiron E1505 (bcm4311)

Ok. so I know there are about a million threads on this subject already, but NOTHING has worked for me. About to lose my mind here, if someone can please help I will be eternally grateful. I have a Dell Inspiron E1505 which has a Broadcom…
Jason Hamje
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How can I set up a php script to run via cron?

How can I set up a php script to run via cron I've created a file in the cron.d folder with the username as the file name: /etc/cron.d/username Inside of username file I placed the following cron command 0,30 * * * * username…
Oudin
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Can one choose a specific repository for the Ubuntu setup process to use when installing from the live CD?

I know a very fast repository I often use to install packages, I would dearly like to use this when I am setting up Ubuntu, the mirror used by setup when the region is choosen is usually very slow, this results in apt configuration taking a long…
Sabacon
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Where do I find packages files of apps that are installed

I want to backup my application setup files.(source packages) So can anybody please help me find the location where these setup files are stored in Ubuntu Natty Narwhal.
Bharat Gaikwad
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How do I setup an email account in Evolution?

help to activate evolution email - to receive my centurylink emails.
druci
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How to setup Qt Creator to compile Windows executables?

The version of Qt Creator that ships in the repos. can compile Linux executables out of the box. However, it seems like some configuration is necessary to get it to compile Windows applications. I have the Mingw32 toolchain installed, and I have…
Nathan Osman
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Setup with BIOS but GPT partition table (due to 3 TB disk)?

How can I use a disk with GPT partition table on a system with a BIOS but no (U)EFI? I have a system with a 3 TB drive (no other drives and since this is a remote machine I have no choices here) and with a GPT for obvious reasons. Ubuntu 12.04 is…
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How do I setup freelan in ubuntu?

I cannot find any tutorials online taking me from installation to connecting to the client within Ubuntu. Are there any tutorials I am missing or does anyone know how to setup freelan?
Switchkick
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How to see available wireless networks on 12.10?

I'm using a Dell Inspiron laptop with Ubuntu 12.10. I am new to Linux. I am typing this from a wired connection because I cannot find how to set up my wireless router. When I first installed 12.10 it gave me a men in the install wizard to set up…
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