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Mount truecrypt drive after user login using .profile script
I have a little script attached to .profile file.
KEY=""
KEY=$(zenity --entry --text "Enter password" --title "Truecrypt" --hide-text)
exitCode=$?
if [ $exitCode -eq 0 ]; then
#OK
sudo ...
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Where is the Apache configuration located on Linux Mint?
Using the command
gedit /etc/apache2/httpd.conf
produces a text file containing just one line. I need to change the DocumentRoot of my Apache configuration so as to use with the CakePHP framework.
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Command to search where is the config file of apache in Mint
I use Mint and I often do
sudo....
apt-get install xxx
It works but later I never know where xxx was installed. I would like to edit-reconfigure my apache 'r root document to use with cakephp but I ...
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How can I determine if Apache is installed on a system?
I have Linux Mint on my computer but I don't know how to find out whether Apache2 is on it or where it is actually installed. I run my web browser (PHP installed) with http://localhost as a URL and it ...
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vim linux mint bottom toolbar
ive been trying Vim/Gvim, in both windows and linux (mint), but something seems to be missing.
Im missing the bottom "status" bar from the linux version, the one that indicates the key pressed. Am i ...
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Desktop unlocking issue on Linux Mint 11
It worked well before but now when I lock my desktop go away, come back and then try to enter password it always says wrong password (and I am positive that my typing and password are correct). When I ...
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Image Icon Size (Linux Mint)
This is in regards to Linux Mint Gnome:
I've searched and search Google and the forums, but have had difficulty with everything I have found (I am not using the default theme). When in an image ...
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I've just deleted my /usr/share/X11/xkb/symbols directory and restarted, how come I can still type? (X-post from Unix Excha [closed]
I'm running Linux Mint and I'm trying to edit my symbol files but none of the changes stick - I've tried restarting X and restarting the computer. Eventually I got frustrated and tried deleting the ...
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How to restore sudo privilege with Linux live CD?
I'm running Linux Mint 11 and I lost the privilege to use sudo, apparently the result of accidentally removing myself from the admin group.
When I use the groups command to list the groups I'm in, it ...
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Linux on USB with / mounted on Pendrive?
I'm wondering how to install Linux Ubuntu/Mint on Pendrive so that / (root fs) is mounted
directly on USB in RW mode ?
I think that most installers simply copy the installation CD onto pendrive. And ...
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“boot error” Message When Booting From USB in Laptop
Trying to boot Linux Mint 12 in laptop from USB. When I prioritize BIOS to boot from USB, I'm getting a "boot error" message [no other messages]. I press any key and Windows 7 starts booting.
The odd ...
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Linux Mint Menu not showing some apps
I'm using Linux Mint 12 with Cinnamon.
I've found that when I install some applications, like Ubuntu Software Center, it is not showing up in the menu. I got some help from this question. The ...
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Keyboard Configuration File
I'm using Linux Mint 12.
During install, I accidentally selected English (UK) instead of English (US) for my keyboard layout. I can change the keyboard layout in the settings, but I have to do it ...
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Can't install gedit plugins on Linux Mint 12
I'm trying to install for instance this plugin in gedit on Linux Mint 12 (Gnome 3). The gedit version is 3.2.3. According to the Gnome gedit plugins page, the following must hold for third party ...
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What environment does an application run in if started via desktop shortcut?
I have noticed that the environment variables I export in my .profile or .bashrc files are not available to applications started via a desktop shortcut. At least to my IDE.
They are available if I ...
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Where can a put permanent display settings that adapt to a second monitor?
I have installed Linux Mint 12 on my laptop. Much of the time the laptop is connected to a 21 in. monitor which becomes the primary screen. Other times, I'm on the road with just the LCD, and yet ...
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Theme problems Themes & Login screen on xfce
I'm using Linux Mint Debian 201109 (Xfce) version.
I added debian repositories to apt and updated whole system.
And now I have a problems with styles/themes on some applications(they use standart ...
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Copy / paste in Linux Mint
What makes copy/paste work in LinuxMint, is there a default clipboard manager installed? In other distros this doesn't work if you close one application and paste in other.
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ordering of the items in my Linux Mint Panel messed up
I have been using Linux Mint for about 2 months, so far so good. But today after I turned on my computer, I found that ordering of my items in the panel got messed up: normally I should have my ...
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Remote Desktop Connection not showing menu bar in Linux Mint 12 Gnome 3
I have a Windows Vista host/Linux Mint 12 guest (via Virtual Box). The virtual box has 32MB of video RAM and remote desktop activited.
When I log in from another Windows computer using Remote Desktop ...
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Install Linux mint with Raid
My MB supports fake raid (Intel DH67CL motherboard). But I was using the system in 'software raid' as I could not correctly set up fake raid in Debian. Now, I decide to use Linux Mint 12. During the ...
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How to map key ~ to `?
I'm using Linux Mint, I set a hot key that ` will open a new terminal window. But now I found that when writing markdown, I need this key. How could I map ~ to `?
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How do I upgrade Linux Mint 8 to Linux Mint 12?
I have Linux Mint 8 on my home laptop. It dual boots Windows Vista.
It's time for an upgrade. Linux Mint 12 is out and I'd like to replace 8 with it.
How do I go about doing this?
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OnTopReplica alternative for Linux Mint
OnTopReplica is a Windows application that allows you to clone a window then crop a subregion of it and keep it always on top (useful if you're trying to keep a YouTube Video always showing).
Is ...
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why is Linux Mint/Ubuntu killing my CPUs?
I'm windows user for many years, however, I would like to switch to a linux distro(Mint probably) that won't kill my CPU.
My problem is that no matter if I install(Mint or Ubuntu) it on hardware or ...
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Is it possible to upgrade Linux Mint to 64-bit remotely?
I have Linux Mint 32-bit installed on a remote server. I was wondering if I can do the upgrade to 64-bit. I have access to SSH.
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Safe to remove Python2.6 files?
I'm using Linux Mint 11 (will upgrade soon), and I've noticed that, even though I don't have any python2.6 packages installed with apt, there's a bunch of residual python2.6 files scattered around my ...
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IronAHK in LinuxMint 12 Troubles
I'm having trouble on Linux Mint 12
If I use a Send command and try to compile I get this:
Example.ahk (0): ==> Unable to change after type has been created.
Compilation failed.
If I run ...
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Terminal freezes in Linux Mint 12
Since I installed Linux Mint 12, I'm encountering problems in the terminal.
I'm working with two tabs in the terminal.
Sometimes, when I launch a command on the terminal, it's not refreshed, like ...
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Can I encrypt the home folder after I have installed Linux Mint 11?
If I did not choose to encrypt the home folder during the installation of Linux Mint 11, can I encrypt the home folder after it has been installed?
Also what does in encrypt in the home folder?
Is ...
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Battery life on netbook with Linux Mint 10 vs 11
I have bought a new SSD for my Eee1000HE, and want to run Mint on it (I prefer the look and feel over Ubuntu). I read somewhere that the version 11 ran on some newer version of the kernel that had a ...
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Does switching Linux distributions trash your home directory?
I have an Ubuntu installation on my netbook and after trying it out on a bootable USB I have decided to switch to Mint Linux. If I run the Mint installer from the USB will it totally trash my home ...
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rfkill unblock all does not activate a certain wireless card
With an intel 1000 wireless card;
rfkill list
0: acer-wireless: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: yes
Hard blocked: no
1: phy0: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no
2: ...
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LMDE detects a wireless card, but can't use it
LMDE can see my wireless card, and correctly identifies it, but it refuses to let me turn it on through the shiny graphical interface. Is there a way to use the non-shiny terminal to turn on my ...
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How to map Right-Ctrl to Escape in LMDE?
Is it possible to map Right-Ctrl to Escape in Linux Mint Debian Edition?
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Streaming a wmv file with mms protocol in Linux
I am attempting to stream lectures via the MMS protocol (mms://xxxx/xxx/xxx.wmv) in Windows and Linux Mint 11. In Windows, this is no problem using Windows Media Player. In Linux, however, I have to ...
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Gnome 3 move window to 2nd monitor?
I am running Mint Linux 12 with Gnome 3. My setup has 2 screen. I am wondering if there is a program to move the windows to a 2nd monitor? Something like display fusion for Linux that makes a button ...
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How to install games on 64bit linux mint with updated graphics?
I am using Linux Mint 11 64 bit version, and I recently installed Counter strike Condition Zero. However the game performance is extremely poor.
wine "C:\Program Files\Valve\hl.exe" -nomaster -game ...
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Check wireless card manufacturer and model in Linux Mint 11
I googled around but most instructions refer to older versions, in which there is a "Device Manager" program in the Control Center.
The closest I could find in Katya is "System Information", which ...
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Alfa AWUSO36H 1W dysfunctional driver
I recently purchased an Alfa AWUSO36H 1W wireless USB adapter for my notebook, in order to improve signal strength and quality. I'm currently using Linux Mint 11, and the it uses the RTL8187 driver ...
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How to lock screen with keyboard on Linux Mint (LXDE)
I'm trying out Linux Mint 11 with LXDE. I'm used to being able to lock the screen with a keyboard combination (for example, Win+L on Windows) rather than tracking down a menu or clicking an icon.
Web ...
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Wi-Fi connection download speed is cut in half in Linux Mint
I have a pretty decent DSL connection that usually gave me about 105KB/second download speed over wifi. The "official" download speed was 1.5 megabits so I should have been getting a bit more, but ...
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What is the default password for the Remmina VNC server?
I am attempting to remote in to my sister's netbook using Remmina remote desktop client on both linux mint pc. I get prompted for a VNC password, but I do not know what it is, or where were I could ...
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How to remove distro-specific “branding” from Firefox in Linux Mint
I just switched from Ubuntu to Mint and I'd like to remove the mint branded Google custom search "feature" which does some strange things to the styling of the results page.
I went into synaptic and ...
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How to change the wallpaper in linux mint 11 log in screen
I am having a bit of a issue finding the way of how to change the wallpaper for Linux Mint 11 log in screen.
Do you guys know how to do this?
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My Linux Mint install won't keep displaying on my external monitor properly
I installed Linux Mint (although I think I used to have the same problem on the latest Ubuntu 11.04 too) and I only have one problem. I plug an HDMI cable into my laptop to put the display on my ...
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Linux Mint Randomly Locks Up
I have a Sony Vaio in which I'm dual booting XP and Mint on. XP is painfully slow, and Mint likes to lock up randomly, to the point I have to power off to unfreeze it.
The Windows issue is fixed by ...
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How to build a linux distribution based on ubuntu/debian/mint easily?
Is there a tool or tutorial to build a distro based on mint/ubuntu/debian?
Git, scripts, and tools, small compilations for branding are OK. Compiling kernel, x11, gnome, compiz, etc. is BAD unless ...
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How to install software RAID using Mint Live CD
I wish to install Linux Mint 11 with RAID 1 for my /home. I was wondering if I can install RAID 1 during the installation from the Live CD.
I have managed to set up RAID from the Live CD and install ...
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Remove Firefox Custom Search
I am using Linux Mint 10. I would like to how to remove Google custom search results page in Firefox. I would like to have standard Google search results page instead of custom search.
