FaqOnIrc
These questions are asked the most on the #ubuntu IRC channel.
How do I install Ati/Nvidia/Ndiswrapper?:
Please see the BinaryDriverHowto page
Why won't mp3/divx/quicktime/realmedia work?:
Please see the RestrictedFormats page
When is the next release of Ubuntu?:
- There is a new release in Ubuntu every april and october
Why hasn't package FOO been updated yet, a new version has been out for weeks?:
- The stable versions of Ubuntu will only get security updates. This means no new versions of packages. The current development version will get updates until 2 months before release. The last two months are spent solely on improving stability
What is a pastebin?:
A pastebin is a site where you can post large texts and/or images. Pasting a lot of text in the channel is not allowed and will only get you kicked. You can find the Ubuntu pastebin at http://paste.ubuntu-nl.org
Why was I kicked from #ubuntu?:
The rules of #ubuntu are written down at the IrcRules page - these are quite strict at some points but that is neccessary to keep a channel as big as #ubuntu friendly an helpful
Can I become an operator?:
No. See also the IrcRules page
Who is Ubotu? Where can I find more information about the #ubuntu IRC chat? Are there other channels?
Please see the InternetRelayChat page