Following tradition, here's my Karmic FAQ:
- How should I download?
- Torrents, to keep the strain off the servers. There are IPv6 torrent files available as well, as a test so Canonical can see how many Ubuntu users are on IPv6 and thus how much support to give it. They don't list KTorrent as one of the clients that can do the IPv6 torrents, but I'm using it right now.
- Or if you have a Beta or RC .iso sitting around zsync to the final
- I have a netbook. What are my options?
- Ubuntu Netbook Remix is still around, but it's now joined by Kubuntu Netbook Edition
- How's audio?
- Well, it's working fine for me, but Daniel has a "caveats" blog post (updated link). There is now a linux-backports-modules-alsa-karmic-generic package so you can get ALSA updates
- Where'd Add/Remove go?
- It has been replaced by the new Ubuntu Software Center
- Does Ubuntu Software Center sell proprietary software? I heard it did.
- Not yet. There are plans in about a year to allow those commercial developers who are willing to support Linux to sell apps through it.
- Can I use Ubuntu One with Kubuntu?
- Yes, just install the ubuntu-one-client-gnome package.
- Why Empathy? I like Pidgin!
- You're welcome to keep using Pidgin, but here are a few things Empathy has going for it:
- It's the GNOME default
- It can do audio/video chat
- The Telepathy framework lets it integrate better into the rest of the desktop
- As Jono mentioned you can do desktop sharing through it
- You're welcome to keep using Pidgin, but here are a few things Empathy has going for it:
- What happened to GDM theming?
- The new GDM uses the GTK theme for the gdm user. To change it, you'll need to run
gksudo -u gdm gnome-appearance-propertiesand select a new theme
- The new GDM uses the GTK theme for the gdm user. To change it, you'll need to run
- Wasn't Gwibber supposed to be included?
- Gwibber 2.0 was not ready in time. It is available in Universe.
- New theme yet?
- Yes! Softer icons, chocolate highlights, and orange wallpaper
- Can Amarok play CDs yet?
- Yes
- Do Intel graphics not-suck this time?
- Yes, they're very nice actually! Thanks to KMS, Intel graphics users can expect instantaneous resume from suspend!
- How's Kubuntu's network manager?
- It works this time
- I upgraded from Jaunty and now have no sound. What do I do?
- Run
uname -r. Does it say "2.6.31-14-generic"? If it still says 2.6.28-16-generic, you're not running Karmic's kernel. Some people are having trouble with GRUB not showing new kernels. Try runningsudo update-gruband then rebooting.
- Run
Additionally, I wrote an overview of Ubuntu and Kubuntu for another blog, if you'd like to check that out.
PS: Let me know in the comments if there's anything you think I should add!
21 comments:
Nice FAQ!
one question... is Kubuntu's Mobile Broadband working good this time?
one way to install kubuntu-netbook
is with sudo apt-get install kubuntu-netbook
another good tweeter/identi.ca client is qtwitter
for messanging i use psi seems the most advanced jabber/xmpp client
pidgin 2.6.1 too can audio/video chat (only gtalk)
nice FAQ :)
hey there,
i wanna ask you if i may translate your q&a and republish it on my blog (linuxlounge.net) in german, of course with a backreference.
i find this posts sort of useful :)
martin
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Pidgin 2.6.1 was released and suddenly had a/v support to everyone's surprise...month's after Empathy was decided upon.
Martin:
Yes, of course! Translations are always welcome :)
Karmic is awesome on the desktop computer, but it sucks on the MacBook - i lost the brightness control from keyboard, i still can't use the webcam, etc.
Nitrofurano:
Was it really necessary to post THREE commonts on 3 separate posts talking about your MacBook's webcam? Just because one specific webcam doesn't work with Linux doesn't mean there's no support for webcams at all...Apple just has very proprietary hardware.
Also, if the brightness control used to work and stopped...file a bug! And tag it "regression," please.
Hey,
How do i upgrade from ubuntu 8.10 intrepid ibex to 9.10 karmic...i dont want to do a fresh install because it requires a backup of my data...i also don't have a internet connection for my PC...
You can upgrade from 8.10 to 9.04 then 9.04 to 9.10 using 9.04 and 9.10 alternate CDs.
Or you can do a clean install, and on the partitioning section, choose "Manual", tell it to reuse your old partition, and tell it to NOT format that partition. It'll delete everything but /home so your data stays there.
Are you accepting exchange link
‘Do Intel graphics not-suck this time?’ – unfortunately, they suck in a new way; the performance is about half of what I get under Jaunty (and neither x-updates nor xorg-edgers have a fix yet). :(
http://ubuntulinuxtipstricks.blogspot.com/ if there were votes i would have voted it for blog of note :) nice blog Mackenzie :) came via http://identi.ca/maco
Great post Mackenzie. This blog is a testament to your geekiness :)
@Mackenzie
Your blog is very nice. Thanks for providing the tips etc.
I recently installed Ubuntu 9.10 it was my dream for long years i use Ubuntu now it come true.My Crazy! i installed in my Desktop and laptop also! lol
I have a question. I don't want traditional type system tray look i need something like Project Looking glass ( http://www.sun.com/software/looking_glass/ ) type small half system tray theme.. can you suggest me some good theme
Hey, thanks for the FAQ. That's an amazing tip about doing a clean install but saving /home, it's the first time I've ever heard of it. Do you know if that is supposed to still work when it's time to upgrade from Karmic to Lucid?
OT, I don't see your RSS feed, didn't you used to have one?
Cheers.
@hhh:
That /home thing has been around since Hardy at least, and there are no plans to get rid of it.
I do have an RSS feed. Look in your browser's addressbar. It should show an icon for it...
Thanks for the (quick!) reply. Brain fart on the RSS link, I still look for them on the page even though Firefox has had that feature forever.
BTW, did you know someone is reposting all of your posts?
http://forgoing.com/ubuntu-tips/karmic-faq
Thanks again for a really cool tip,
Hasan (hhh)
Yeah, I came across that one before. I need to go bug them about permalink + name. My blog is CC-licensed, but they still need to say "Mackenzie Morgan" and link to the same page it came from.
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