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'''I didn't set a root password, what is it? What is sudo?''' Ubuntu uses the sudo model for admin and user actions. Check out the RootSudo page for all the information. |
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Please see http://www.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/relationship | Please see http://www.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/relationship , and consider reading some of MarkShuttleworth for more information |
These questions are asked the most on the #ubuntu IRC channel.
I didn't set a root password, what is it? What is sudo?
Ubuntu uses the sudo model for admin and user actions. Check out the RootSudo page for all the information.
How do I install Ati/Nvidia/Ndiswrapper drivers?:
Please see the BinaryDriverHowto page
Why won't mp3/divx/quicktime/realmedia work?:
Please see the RestrictedFormats page
Why don't encrypted DVDs work?:
- You will need the libdvdcss package, /msg ubotu dvd
Isn't Ubuntu just Debian with sugar on top?:
Please see http://www.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/relationship , and consider reading some of MarkShuttleworth for more information
I think I found this bug, where to report it?:
The Ubuntu bugtracker is at http://www.launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+bugs
Where can I find documentation and support?:
The official documentation at http://help.ubuntu.com
- This wiki
The forums at http://ubuntuforums.org
See also http://www.ubuntu.com/support
How can I upgrade to the next version of Ubuntu?:
- To write.
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
How can I contribute to Ubuntu?:
Please see http://www.ubuntu.com/community/participate
FaqOnIrc (last edited 2008-08-06 16:40:34 by localhost)