I know different sites have different rules for this, I'm only asking now because this is the first "homework" question I've come across Should we allow these types of questions? If so, under what - if any - conditions?

How can I watch the activity of Ubuntu One? Is it possible to see a detailed list of uploads, downloads and so on? Can I see a list of unsynced files?

This chapter will show you how to convert your Linux box into an FTP server using the default Very Secure FTP Daemon (VSFTPD)

So this will make these dynamic libraries unreadable to all users (except for root). Why does this fix the problem?

If I download the latest jdk from http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/java-se-jdk-7-download-432154.html do I just download the .tar file, and extract it at: /usr/lib/jvm/ ?

I want to install Oracle's JRE and to update their lastest version through update-manager everytime they released. Is there a Ubuntu package that is provided by canonical or oracle? Before release Java7, I followed this way to install Java6. But it doesn't work for java7. There is no package su...

If I download the latest jdk from http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/java-se-jdk-7-download-432154.html do I just download the .tar file, and extract it at: /usr/lib/jvm/ ?

In previous versions of Ubuntu I could start the panel by typing gnome-panel into a terminal. This would cause the top and bottom panels to appear, helpful, for example, if I was in a different desktop environment at the moment (e.g., Openbox) and wanted to open the panel. Is there an equivalent ...

How do I install non-free Java in 11.10? I have read https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Java, however, it seems rather outdated. For example, it mentions adding lucid partner sources. Is that really correct to do in 11.10? From the Java help page: ``The Sun Java 6 packages are available from th...

In previous versions of Ubuntu I could start the panel by typing gnome-panel into a terminal. This would cause the top and bottom panels to appear, helpful, for example, if I was in a different desktop environment at the moment (e.g., Openbox) and wanted to open the panel. Is there an equivalent ...

I'm looking for some good books to check out that are updated to cover the current version 11.10. While this question may be close to these two topics: Are there any good books for new Ubuntu user? List of free Ubuntu books Those two are both more than a year old so the books suggested are a ...

I recently installed Ubuntu in my uncle's laptop. He seems to like it and he is asking me for some good Ubuntu books for beginners. I was thinking about The Official Ubuntu Book. Any other suggestions would be very much appreciated. He comes from a Windows background if that would help.

I've heard the Ubuntu Professional certification is no longer offered, although the course can be purchased here: http://shop.canonical.com/product_info.php?products_id=533 Is this true? After studying the course, is there no exam or certification given any more?

I know this sounds stupid, I assure you I am not. I have been through an ocean of websites and forums seeking a solution to this problem. I have tried everything but to no avail. I came across one forum, sorry folks I didn't save the address, but in very broken English this one fellow said that w...

How do I install Java 7 from the official tarballs from here: http://dlc.sun.com.edgesuite.net/jdk7/binaries/ ?

Sun Java has been disabled via a security update due to it exposing users to known security holes. It will likely be removed from the partner archive soon: Due to the severity of the security risk, Canonical is immediately releasing a security update for the Sun JDK browser plugin which will ...

How do I install non-free Java in 11.10? I have read https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Java, however, it seems rather outdated. For example, it mentions adding lucid partner sources. Is that really correct to do in 11.10? From the Java help page: ``The Sun Java 6 packages are available from th...

I have Ubuntu 10.10. I needed the Sun Java so I added Sun Oracle as supplier of packages and installed java-6. However, I haven't been able to persuade Firefox to use this Java for the browser. In fact I managed to turn off the original Java plugin (I can't remember exactly how) and I can't see...

The reason I'm doing this is to have Sun's java 6 installed (getting updates, etc.) In 11.10 Sun's Java was removed from the partner repository. What do you think are the potential disadvantages?

Is there a reliable method to install the current version of Sun Java? Update 18 is in the repos, but it looks like Sun is up to update 21? I haven't yet found what I would consider to be reliable instructions that make much sense to the layman.

I am trying to install software that requires Java JDK. When I look on the software center it says that it is not installed, but there is no installation button. How can I go about installing the Java JDK?

If you are on Maverick then you have to add this PPA to your software sources. ppa:eclipse-team/debian-package Here are instructions on how to add a PPA. Just install eclipse from the software center after adding the PPA.

I've installed Acro Reader to view PDF files, but the vertical scrollbar isn't working. When I scroll it, it has no effect over the PDF file. However, I can navigate the files using the arrow keys or PgUp/PgDn. So I installed Foxit reader to overcome this issue, and to my surprise, the same prob...

I have install Ubuntu 11.10 And the wireless is not work "wireless network disconnected" My computer is - HP Compaq nx6125. What can I do? Thank a lot! :)