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how to keep track of where I spend my time?

Is there any way in Ubuntu (11.04 to be exact) to keep track of how much time I spend on different web sites and in different applications? I think this might help me be more productive. I usually ...
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Image Viewer - Automatically fill window with image

When I maximise an Image Viewer window, the picture stays the same size. In the view options none of them seem to make the image just fill the window. I can zoom in but that is quite irritating as I ...
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Remote camera security

For Ubuntu 11.04 I need an application that will monitor and record 4 CCTV cameras w/sound. Need playback of the recorded activity with timestamp. It should be able to control zoom and camera angle ...
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Is there a program that can loop a youtube video?

I would like to loop this video from YouTube, it's OK if it reloads every time although it would be nicer (and perhaps illegal ) to cache the video. are there any suggestions on software that can do ...
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I need an Open source Dreamweaver alternative [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Basic Web Development IDE/Editor like Dreamweaver? am using ubuntu and i need an Open source Dreamweaver alternatives i hope to fide software that help me to do my work ...
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What really light Ubuntu releases are there?

I want a really light Ubuntu release so I get as much as possible out of my computer. I will only use this one for gaming, that's why I need to get as much out of my laptop as possible. I want: Low ...
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How to transfer files from Windows 7 to Linux Ubuntu?

i have to transfer huge files(like 20GB), how can i do that without formatting my windows (NP if i format my Ubuntu)? Note: i'm using Ubuntu 11.04
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Is there a working version of Paint.mono for 11.04?

I'm looking for an Ubuntu 11.04 version of paint.mono Is there a package available for download? I found this on webupd8 but it only shows previous versions.
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How to install Samsung AllShare or recommendations for other DNLA Server options?

How can I install Samsung Allshare ( a windows app) on ubuntu 11.04? I have tried unsuccessfully using Wine. Alternatively, can you recommend other DNLA server options?
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Is there a TI-82 emulator?

I have a blue TI-82 that doesn't have a computer input, and there for I have to code every program by hand. And on all tests I have to clear the memory so I don't have any programs installed (I could ...
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Is there any social dashboard that's like Geckoboard?

I've got a netbook running Ubuntu 11.04, a secondary machine that I'm looking to set up as a personal dashboard, sort of like Geckoboard is for business analytics. I just want to see notifications ...
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Apps that can control the charge/discharge of batteries

I will like to know the Pros and Cons of any program out there that automatically stops the charging of laptop batteries at certain percentage levels.
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Are there any lightweight XMPP server?

Are there any lightweight XMPP server that works well on Ubuntu Desktop 11.04; I basically wanted to learn, test and develop some small application that uses XMPP features.
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Desktop search engine for 11.04

Just as the title says I'm searching for a great desktop search engine with nice Unity integration. Beagle used to be cool but for some reason it has been discontinued so it is out of the question. ...
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Built an ISO with remastersys but it doesn't boot?

I have installed remsatersys back-up from the interwebs, so i could have a custom ISO. Per the instructions on many how to i chose the option Backup on the menu. However when i reboot my PC to try ...
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Twitter app that supports real time updating

Hi everyone i need a twitter client that fully integrates with the unity shell and is capable of providing real time updates for my mentions, direct messages etc when minimised
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Record Live Streaming

Is it possible to record live streaming from websites such as Ustream or any other similar website using Adobe Flash Player? I know that is possible to record the screen but the quality is not that ...
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Bundle of important softwares [closed]

Is there any bundle of softwares to download in a package for free? I want software for everyday use and for general programming development. Edit Editor and other required programs to run PHP, C, C++...
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How can I make the background dark while watching video?

While watching videos on my desktop(not in browser) I want to make the background dark. For eg: In the above pic I want everything to be black except the video. I don't want to make it full screen ...
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What podcast/streaming tools are available?

I want to be able to do one or all of the followings: Talk to my computer and be heard over a network (Crazy O.o) Live Video Streaming (Watch a Video and share over network) Live Audio streaming (...
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Available instant messaging clients

Am looking for an all-round Messenger for Ubuntu, especially one that supports Webcam, Voice Chat, Microphone, Drag/Drop support, File sending and other normal operations a messenger should have. I ...
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Sum of text source delimited by whitespace

How to get the sum of each column from file like: 123 32 122 43 11 0 444 112 32 and give the result as: 610 155 154 in a simple command? It should be easy in Perl, but I'd like to know if ...
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Which should I recommend, 10.04 vs 11.04? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: What's the difference between a Long Term Support Release and a Normal Release? I've been running 10.04 for a while now. I use it for development purposes and recreation, ...
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What user-friendly VPN software is available?

Other than the Network Manager applet at the Natty panel, is there any other user-friendly VPN tool available. One which has a GUI and can be easily setup. Ref. question : ConnMan not detecting ...
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Any open source alternative to Roboform

Are there any open source apps for password management like Roboform in Win 7 or can Roboform be used in 11.04 64 bit? If so how?
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What virtualization software can I use?

I've used only VMWare on my Windows 7 machine, but I'd like to use something on Ubuntu. What software would you recommend to create other Linux and Windows virtual machines?
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Is there an offline dictionary?

Are there any off-line dictionaries available?
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Is there a timer indicator? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: A simple timer app, similar to timer-applet On 10.10 I've used timer-applet and was pretty happy with it. After upgrading to 11.04 I can't find any way of using this timer. ...
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Alternative to Panflute Applet?

I use Audacious as my music player, and was using Panflute Applet to control the playback right from the superior menu bar. As I recently upgraded to Natty Narwhal, and it doesn't support applets ...
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Disabling SMART Disk Utility Warning Message

The Disk Utility pop-up the same message so many times and too many at a time. The message is the same "Hard Disk Problem Detected. A hard disk is reporting health problems." The hard disk has ...
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How to use my iPod nano 5G?

I have a 5th generation nano and want to know how I can edit my playlists, add music, remove music, etc. Also I read banshee is the default media player for 11.04, can it handle my question or do I ...
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Software for converting various multimedia file formats?

What is the best open source multimedia editing software around? An app that can convert mp3, mp4, avi, flv, etc into various formats
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