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Questions tagged [ubuntu-netbook]

The Ubuntu Netbook Edition. It has been discontinued since 11.04. This tag can also cover Ubuntu Netbook Remix, but it does not cover the general use of Ubuntu on a netbook computer.

Before 10.04 it was known as the "Ubuntu Netbook Remix". From 11.04 it no longer exists separately, as it has been merged with the main Ubuntu release.

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Stop/start battery charging through software?

If a laptop is powered on and connected to AC power, is there a way to issue a command that tells it not to charge the battery? EDITED: Perhaps charging of the battery may be stopped if there were a way to fool the system into thinking the battery…
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Will there be a difference between Unity "Desktop" and Unity "Netbook" interface?

What has me slightly confused from all the different reports about Unity becoming the default shell in the 11.04 desktop edition: Some claim and this is how most people seem to see it, that what currently is the UNE interface will be taken 1:1…
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sound stopped working on Ubuntu (Netbook)

I'm using a chromebook, and I can't play sound because the drivers aren't supported on chromebook (I'm using 16.04). Any way around this? Terminal output: $ lspci -nnk | grep -A2 Audio 00:1b.0 Audio device [0403]: Intel Corporation Atom Processor…
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No Alt+F2 in Ubuntu Netbook 10.10?

I am stumped. I upgraded from 10.04 to 10.10 Beta 3 and for some reason I can't get Alt-F2 to do anything. Is this a known bug or am I just not doing the right thing?
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How do I get multiple workspaces in Unity?

Possible Duplicate: How can I reduce or increase the number of workspaces in Unity? This video from a Unity developer shows him clicking on the workspace button in the launcher to use multiple workspaces (aka virtual desktops). On my 2 netbooks…
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Is there a cd image of ubuntu under 512MB?

I only have a 512 MB flash drive and was wondering if there's an ISO for Ubuntu that will fit on it. I really need to format my netbook.
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How to enable OpenGL 2.0 and WebGL on GMA 3150?

I have a Dell Mini 1012 which has an Intel N450 processor and GMA 3150 integrated graphics card running Ubuntu 10.10. According to Intel's website the graphics card supports OpenGL 2.0. …
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Shortcut for "run application" in Unity

What is the keyboard shortcut for run application in unity, or how do I get to the applications screen quickly? I've still got the gnome application for setting keyboard shortcuts, and it has alt + f2 set for "Show the run command prompt", but that…
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Where is the netbook edition?

I can't find the new 11.04 version of the netbook edition on the ubuntu webpages. Also my mirror does not contain any netbook iso's. Has Ubuntu for Netbooks died?
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I can't boot from USB: Error setting up gfxboot

I have a Toshiba NB305 netbook, so if I want to install Ubuntu I have to do it by an USB. I downloaded the ISO from the official webside and burned it to the USB, and when I try to install the system I get an error in a black window: graphics…
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How to change Ubuntu into Lubuntu?

I want to install Lubuntu on my old desktop with 128MB of RAM. As the memory is not enough to run the graphical installer, I had to follow the minimal install from a minimal.iso file as described here. However, halfway through the installation when…
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How can I reduce the CPU usage of X/LightDM?

Running Xubuntu 12.04 on a netbook (Lenovo S10), the lightdm process which runs in the background takes up constantly a precious 12% of the CPU. Besides, this consumes a considerable amount of energy, and the battery life already isn't that…
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What are the multi-touch netbooks/tablets that work with Ubuntu?

I will be going to University soon and am looking for a tablet/netbook on which I can use a stylus to write notes (Chinese characters mostly). I have only found 2 netbooks (with swivel screens and full keyboards) that might work for me. One is the…
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Disable touchpad while the lid is down

Kubuntu 11.10 (netbook edition) My wife's netbook has the following problem: when the lid is closed, it activates the touchpad every now and then - it makes small movements and taps. The notebook is set not to go to sleep while the AC adapter is…
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How can I install Unity after installing Desktop Edition?

I've just upgraded my Ubuntu Desktop from 10.04 to 10.10 on my netbook. How can I install Ubuntu Unity for my notebook ?
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