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Tagged with software-recommendation 12.04
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How can I extract images from a video? [closed]
How can I generate images from a video like screenshots? What are all the available options including command line and GUI approaches?
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Does Ubuntu have any graphical software to compare and merge differences in files? [duplicate]
I want to compare two or more files and merge the differences as needed. I was using Windows but now working on Ubuntu 12.04.
In windows "Beyond compare" made my work easier, but since I ...
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DJ Software recommendation
I am using virtual DJ at my uncle's house but want to use it on Ubuntu 12.04 on a Dell Netbook. I'm looking for a software recommendation other than Mixxx and DJ Play. I don't like them.
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Mozilla Eudora in Ubuntu 12.04
Although manual installation is possible, can Mozilla's Eudora be integrated in Ubuntu 12.04 Software Center?
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Which one is better to support multilingual environment on linux virtual terminal? [closed]
I want to make multilingual console/terminal environment on Ubuntu12.04 LTS.
In detail, I'm going to input and display CJK(Chinese, Japanese, Korean) on virtual console/terminal.
After some of web ...
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Twitter client for Ubuntu 12.04
I'm looking for a twitter client for my Ubuntu 12.04 desktop. I know there is a way to run one in Chrome, but I want it as a seperate program. So far I have tested the following:
Hotot: won't let me ...
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How do I download mail folders from command line?
I want to download my mails (batch download) which are located in a "sample" folder on my yahoo mail to local folder on my harddisk.
Is there a command-line client which allows me to download mails ...
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Is there any apps to use a Sony NetMD?
I'm looking for an app as well as drivers to us a Sony MiniDisc NetMD, can anyone help?
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Getting the E-book reader [duplicate]
What are the popular e-book readers for Ubuntu? I am trying to download books in electronic format but I don't know any suitable e-book reader.
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Any good app to manage the blocking of websites?
I'm currently setting up 12.04 for a Windows convert-friend of mine. He has a problem with porn movies and has been trying to manage this problem. He's asked me to block his favourite porn sites to ...
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Minimum packages required to send email
I have a fresh install of Ubuntu 12.04 and have configured logrotation on it.
Now, I need to know which package I need to install so that it is able to email me the logs. Will just installing ...
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Alternative Open Source software to GFI end point security
What are the GUI open source alternatives To GFI end point security for Windows?
knowing that I'm using Ubuntu 12.04 64bit
Thanks in advance...
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Is there a Mac 68k emulator for Ubuntu 12.04?
I have a oldie but goodie program for the 68k macintosh series that I would like to run on Ubuntu 12.04. How can that be done? I have used Basilisk on Win XP but that PC now has, well of course, ...
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Network Simulator for Ubuntu 12.04
I'm looking for good open-source network simulator programs which I can use on my Ubuntu 12.04
I know about Cisco-packet tracer and I used it in my 32 bit machine earlier. But now my 64 bit machine ...
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Extract text from pdf, MS ofiices file and other document [closed]
I need a command line tool that will extract plain text from MS office files(all formats), pdf and other file formats.
I looked at libre office command line but was not able to find the filters for ...
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Webmin alternative that installs & runs on the client machine & communicate via SSH
Are there any Webmin alternatives that don't consume server resources but instead install on client machine & communicate via SSH client. So effectively all the actions made on that GUI are ...
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How do you install a "device manager" on Ubuntu?
I want to check which drivers are running on my ubuntu 12.04 laptop. So I tried to install device manager. I typed sudo apt-get install gnome-device-manager but it returned a gnome-device-manager not ...
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Qr Code Generator for Pdf file
Can A pdf file which contains icons, links, and text be used to generate QR code ? If yes, do we have any software in Ubuntu 12.04 repository, or are there any online solution for this problem ?
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Is it there a full movie editing software that I can get that has a chroma keyer?
I am starting to get into the world of film making/editing.
I tried to use iMovie, but it just doesn't have the functionality that I need.
Is there a good movie editing software that has a chroma ...
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GUI mysql tool for multiple databases
I have two discrete mysql databases (located in different servers).
In windows, I can use odbc and ms access and query from tables residing in different databases.
In ubuntu, is there a way or tool to ...
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New to Ubuntu and looking to find a stand alone desktop CRM...
I have just joined the Ubuntu community (I was advised to stick with 12.04 lts). I own and operate my own business from home and I am looking for some type of CRM download that is not web based. I ...
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How to backup program data, such as Chromium and Thunderbird etc?
What do you recommend to backup, if you don't trust your linux system (I have the problem that sometimes I can't boot linux because of graphic-card issues).
At the moment I'm using Back In Time and ...
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How to optimize whole folder like with jpegtran?
Back in Windows I would use jpegtran program to process all of the images in a folder.
However, there doesn't seem to be an application in Ubuntu with UI for performing the same task. Obviously, I ...
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Text editor that can wrap text in predefined HTML tags like Notepad++
I'm new to Ubuntu and am trying to figure out some things. In Notepad++ it is possible to use WebEdit plugin and define keyboard shortcuts for different HTML tags. E. g. "Ctrl + p" can wrap the text ...
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I am looking for software/command to control IrDA
Just like hcitool controls bluetooth, I am looking for command or software(I prefer to use console so I can make scripts) to control IrDA port. Is there any software/command that can do it? Thanks
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how do I install novacom in ubuntu 12.04?
I have been attempting to install android os on an hp touchpad running the webos system.I m pretty much a newbie at this but I ve been trying to install the novacom driver into ubuntu and dont think I ...
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GNU Fortran 95 compiler GUI? [duplicate]
I am new to Ubuntu & Linux.
I installed GNU Fortran 95 compiler.I use Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
I want to run a code in fortran 90.
Where do I go to run the code? Is there a GUI for that? I cant find ...
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Is there a program or somehow to get mousekeys on Ubuntu 12.04
Mousekeys is a feature on Windows that allows you to press buttons on your keyboard and your mouse goes to in a certain direction and certain distance.
Is there a program or built in feature like ...
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Uninstall program by terminal
How can I uninstall any program using terminal.
For example, how can I uninstall TeamViewer 7 wich is stored in my home folder. I can not see TeamViewer in ubuntu softvare center, so I can not ...
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feh alternative that animates .gif files
I love using feh to organise my image collections. I've set the actions to move the current image to a certain directory, but when trying to open gifs, feh doesn't animate them.
Therefore I was ...
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Dreamweaver-like HTML editor for Ubuntu [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Basic Web Development IDE/Editor like Dreamweaver?
I'm trying out Ubuntu 12.04 after a long run with OS X, and was wondering if there was an HTML (and CSS and PHP) editor with ...
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Is there a command line tool to shrink partition size?
I have searched around and found this page. But is GUi tool.
IS there a command line tool I can use to shrink one of my partition size
Disk /dev/sda: 320.1 GB, 320072933376 bytes
255 heads, 63 ...
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System restore for new users?
I am a computer repair technician, with the release of Win 8 my clients are uncomfortable with the new user interface.
I have been introducing some of them to Ubuntu (12.04). The one thing missing is ...
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Looking for a customizable "Did you know..." dialog application
I want to deploy a "Did you know..." or "Tip of the day" application at the office. It should:
Show a dialog at login time with a random tip.
Obviously, provide some way to store my own tips.
Be ...
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How to show dashboard for Micrmax 353G in ubuntu 12.04?
I am using ubuntu 12.04 and Micromax 353G dongle for internet. Everything is working fine. But here I want to see my data used in that session and the balance data.
It is showing all the features in ...
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Can not open password-protected ppt with libre office 3.5
When I am trying to open password-protected ppt with libre office 3.5 in Ubuntu 12.04,it gives me a message says "Read-Error. loading of password-encrypted microsoft powerpoint is not supported."So is ...
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What is the best open source middleware for Ubuntu?
I'm looking for best middlewire software for Ubuntu (like Jboss for Redhat). I need a middlewire for deploying Ubuntu on enterprise environment. Hope this answer gonna be helpful for many people.
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Copy Songs from iPod?
I've found a lot on the web about being able to manage your iPod through Ubuntu. Is it possible to take songs off the ipod onto disk in a usable form, as my song drive has crashed1 and that's the only ...
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What is the alternative for the following programs? [closed]
What alternatives are there for the following programs?
Internet download manager
Yahoo Messenger
Visual Basic
What software do I need after installing Ubuntu?
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What is the best video editor on Ubuntu for editing multi-format/multi-eco?
I have many video clips with different formats and I want to create a short movies by joining them. Most of the clips are taken with Nokia N8 and Lumia 800. I am using Ubuntu, I have tried many of ...
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Recommendation for a dictation software
Any recommendations for a good, free dictation software for Ubuntu, and Linux in general?
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What are the Alternatives For RemasterSys?
I need an alternative software of Remastersys since it's not working in my system (Ubuntu 12.04.)
I want software just like remastersys. I don't want to install any new packages, I just want a piece ...
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Good application for taking notes on 12.04? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Note taking software that supports images
Is there a good note taking application in ubuntu like Evernote exists for windows and Mac users.
Requirements for good ...
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Is there a program that can adjust display brightness according to battery percentage?
When i work in Kubuntu, KDE power management has a section that lets you automatically adjust display brightness according to battery percentage.
I want to know if there is a tool like that in Ubuntu ...
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Blocking multiple sites with /etc/hosts
By editing the hosts file and adding: 0.0.0.0 sitetoblock.com I can block that particular website. Using the hosts file, is it possible to block every website except a few sites I specify? Wikipedia ...
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How to open a .pcb file
I have a .pcb file which is prepared on Protel. I want open this PCB file in Ubuntu 12.04 via using Geda or other applications. However, I could not manage it. How can I see or convert this file in ...
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Very poor performance after downloading Kazam screencaster
I wanted to do some fullscreen video recording to demonstrate some software I was using.
I downloaded Kazam screencaster but the performance is really bad.
I recorded 30 seconds of video but it ...
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Is it ok to install Java 7 in Ubuntu 12.04?
I've read a lot that Java 6 works better and that it's not recommended to use Java 7, is this true? And why is Java 7 not a good option?
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Miktex equivalent for 12.04 (open for more suggestions)
I was using MikTeX in Windows 7. Now that I have changed to Ubuntu 12.04, I was looking for a equivalent replacement for it.
I tried MikTeX for Debian systems but the following error came:
dpkg: ...
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how to sketch mechanical drawings and pcb of the electronic device?
I am trying to sketch pcb and mechanical drawings of the electronic device. Are there any application which is available for Ubuntu 12.04 ?
Note : Application should suggest left-right-up-down ...
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