Frequently Asked Questions
ABOUT UBUNTU
DEVICE AND NETWORK SETUPS ON UBUNTU
MORE ABOUT QUIRIES
LIBRE OFFICE
MOZILLA THUNDERBIRD IN UBUNTU
LANGUAGE SETTINGS (KANNADA) ON UBUNTU
Kannada Keyboard layout
For more information Click here
how to type Kannada in Freemind
Note: In Ubuntu 14.04 directly you can type kannada by pressing ctrl+space key.
For Ubuntu 12.04, follow the below steps :-
- Open Freemind Ubuntu Menu Applications > Office > Freemind
- Click on Menu Item File > New (CTRL N)
- Click Menu Item Tools > Preferences, a window like the example below appears
- Select Defaults Tab
- In Default Font type in Lohit Kannada
- Click Save, the window below appears, click ok.
- Close and restart Freemind Application
- To type in Kannada
- Open Open Office Writer
- Type the words in Kannada using iBUS
- Copy and paste to Freemind.
How to install multiple fonts on Ubuntu ?
Follow the below steps to install multiple fonts on ubuntu.
- Click Alt + F2 keys and type sudo nautilus and select Run in terminal.
- Terminal window will open and it will ask your ubuntu password, Please enter the password and press Enter key(password will not display in the terminal window).
- Now home folder window will open, on the left side pane (if no side pane is visible, press F9).
- Go to downloaded fonts folder and copy all the fonts.
- Now click on File System or Computer==>click on usr folder ==>share==> fonts folder.
- Paste all the copied fonts in the fonts folder.
- Close all the window and restart the computer.
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How to install single font on Ubuntu or Windows?
- Its very easy to install particular fonts in ubuntu.
- First download required font from the internet(most of the fonts formate .ttf).
- Once font downloaded, just double-click on it and click on install font and if its shows as installed that’s it.
For Lohit Kannada font click here.
How to convert non-unicode fonts document to unicode font ?
Unicode (ISO 10646) is the one-size-fits-all character encoding standard designed to clean up the mess of dozens of mutually incompatible ASCII extensions and special encodings and to allow the computer interchange of text in any of the world's writing systems.
Note: A tool to convert Kannada text written using ASCII format like Nudi/Baraha to Unicode.Online version is available here. Source code is released under GPL license and developed by Aravind VK.
FREE AND OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE (FOSS)
What is FOSS?
Free and open-source software (FOSS) or free/libre/open-source software (FLOSS) is software that is liberally licensed to grant the right of users to use, study, change, and improve its design through the availability of its source code.
Can FOSS be downloaded and installed on Windows?
Yes. There are public software alternatives to proprietary softwares. These softwares can be downloaded and installed on Ubuntu (Linux) as well as Windows. To see a list of these public software alternatives, click here.
How can I download FOSS for Windows?
To download FOSS for your Microsoft Windows Operating System, the links are as follows:
Ubuntu GNU- Linux (Operating System)
To download: http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download
LibreOffice.org
To download: https://www.libreoffice.org/download
Mozilla Thunderbird (E- Mail Client)
To download: http://www.mozillamessaging.com/en-US/thunderbird/
Mozilla Firefox (Web Browser)
To download: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/
7-zip, Peapod (Archiving)
To download: http://www.7-zip.org/download.html
VLC Player, MPlayer (Media)
To download: http://www.videolan.org/
GIMP (Graphics)
To download: http://www.gimp.org/downloads/
PDF-edit (PDF Editor)
To download: http://pdfedit.petricek.net/en/download.html
Inkscape (Vector Graphics Editor)
To download: http://inkscape.org/download/?lang=en
Audacity (Digital Audio Editor)
To download: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/linux
Installing Opers Web browser on ubuntu
- The first stable release of Opera for Linux is now available for download.
- For downloading opera Click here.
- Double click on opera downloaded file.
- It will take you to the Ubuntu Software center and click on Install.
- If it is asking for password, just put your ubuntu login password and press Enter.
For more information about Opera Click here and click here.How do I install OpenOffice on Windows?
To install LibreOffice on Windows, click here, and follow the steps.
How to make OpenOffice as the default program to open Microsoft Office files on Windows?
To know how to set LibreOffice as the default program for MS Office files on Windows, click here.
How do I install Lightning extension for Thunderbird?
Lightening extension allows quick display of current tasks. Task preview pane displaying task parameters like the description, from date, due date, category, etc and calender showing events.- Download extension for lightening from this link: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/addon/2313
- Open Mozilla Thunderbird, from Tools menu select Add-ons.
- Click the Install button, and locate/select the file you saved on desktop (lightning-0.9-tb-win.xpi) and click OK.
How do I use Nudi and Baraha on LibreOffice for Windows?
Nudi:
- Start Nudi direct (Assuming Nudi is installed, if not, please download from the website www.kagapa.org)
- Right click on the icon on the system tray and choose Nudi Unicode.
- Choose Unicode fonts like Kedage, Mallige, Tunga in the OpenOffice.org writer fonts.
Baraha
- Start Baraha direct. (If you do not have Baraha, please download from the website [www.Baraha.com])
- Right click on the Baraha icon on the system tray and choose Languages -> Kannada -> Unicode or Languages -> KGP Keyboard Layout -> Unicode.
- Choose Unicode fonts like Kedage, Mallige, Tunga in the OpenOffice.org writer fonts.
VIDEO AND IMAGE EDITOR
How to install Openshot video editor in ubunutu
Please follow the steps to install open shot video editor. (Note:-To install any software in Ubuntu Internet is necessary)
- Applications------>ubuntu software----->Center
- In search box type as openshot video editor
- After searching the openshot video editor application in the list
- Click on the install button at the right side, If you will not find the install button
'double click on the openshot video editor
- It will ask you for the password, provide your system password click on authenticate.
- After some time openshot video editor installation will completes.
BLOGS & OTHERS
How to Add a Signature to a Gmail Account
Are you tired of typing your name at the end of every email you send? Want to make your emails more professional looking, with links to your business websites and company logos? Gmail allows you to quickly add custom signatures to every email you send. You can add links, images, and completely change the formatting of the text. See Step 1 below to learn
Adding a Basic Signature
- Open Gmail. Ensure that you are logged in with the address that you want to add a signature to.
- Open the Settings menu. Click the Gear icon in the upper-right corner of the window, and select Settings from the menu that appears.
- Find the Signature section. Scroll down the Settings menu until you find the Signature section. You will see a text box as well as a drop-down menu with your email address.
- Type your signature. You can type anything you'd like into the signature field, and use the text formatting tools to give your signature a custom look. Signatures commonly include your name, place of employment and title, and your contact information.
- You can change the font, color, weight, and more using the text formatting tools. A signature should be easy to read and professional. A distracting signature will make you look less professional to the recipient.
- Add links to your signature. If you have other websites that you want to link to in your signature, you can add them by clicking the Link button at the top of the signature text field. It looks like a chain.
- Clicking the Link button will open a new window. You can enter in the text that will be displayed for the link, as well as the actual address. You can also link to other email addresses.
- Add different signatures for different addresses. If you have multiple email addresses associated with your Gmail account, you can have different signatures for each one. Click the drop-down menu above the signature text field to choose which address you want to create a signature for.
- Choose where you want the signature to appear. Check the box beneath the signature text field to have the signature appear before any quoted replies. If you leave it unchecked, the signature will show up at the bottom of the message, beneath any quotes.
Adding Images to Your Signature
- Upload your image to an image hosting service. If you want to include an image in your signature, the image will need to be available online so that it can be linked to. You cannot upload an image directly from your computer to Gmail to use in the signature.
- You can upload your image to a variety of different services, including Photobucket, Blogger, Google Sites, Google+, or any other image hosting service.
- Copy the image URL. Once the image has been uploaded, you will need to copy the image's URL, or address. Depending on what image hosting site you are using, you may be given the URL when the image is uploaded. If not, you can right-click on your image and click "Copy image URL".
- The image URL should end with the image's file type, such as ".jpg" or ".png".
- Add the image. Click the "Insert Image" button above the signature text field and new window will open. Paste the image URL into the field in the new window. If you paste the correct URL, you should see a preview of the image appear below the field. If no preview appears, then you likely did not copy the correct URL.
- Adjust the size. If you are using a large image, then it will likely take up too much space in your signature. After adding the image, click it in the signature text field to open the size options. At the bottom of the image, you can choose "Small", "Medium", "Large", and "Original Size". Pick a size that allows you to see the image without taking up too much space in the signature.
- Since the image is being linked to and not actually included in the email, you don't have to worry about uploading it every time you send an email.
- Save the signature. Once you are happy with the way the signature looks, save your changes by clicking the Save button at the bottom of the Settings menu. Your emails will now include your new signature at the bottom.[1]
How can I create a blog account and write blogs in karnatakaeducation.org.in?
- In the address bar of a web browser, please type http://karnatakaeducation.org.in and enter the site.
- In the home page, at the bottom left corner, you'll see a user login block.
- In this block, click on the create new account link.
- Fill up the form
- Choose a user name for your self. Spaces are allowed; punctuation is not allowed except for periods, hyphens, and underscores.
- Enter a valid email ID
- Click on the Create new account button
- You'll see a message like this “Thank you for applying for an account. Your account is currently pending approval by the site administrator.In the meantime, a welcome message with further instructions has been sent to your e-mail address.”.
- Please check your email and you'll have a mail with the subject line “Account details for <user> at Karnataka education (pending admin approval)”.
- You'll receive another mail after the approval with a subject line “Account details for <user> at Karnataka Education (approved)”. Please click on the link in the mail or copying and pasting it in your browser. You can use this link to login in only once. After you login you'll go to a page where you can change your password. Once you have set your own password, you will be able to log in to http://karnatakaeducation.org.in/?q=user in the future using: <your chosen username>.
- In the Main Menu, click on create content → blog and you can write your own blog.
What is Way2SMS? Can I send SMS and E-Mails via Way2SMS?
Way2SMS is a service that offers SMS communication totally cost free to mobile users. Mobile users can register at absolutely no cost with Way2SMS.com, and receivers of the messages need not be registered Way2SMS users. To create an account at Way2SMS.com, click here.
How do I increase the screen brightness on my Samsung N148 Plus Netbook?
- Go to Applications --> Accessories --> Terminal.
- After the $ prompt, copy and paste the following command: sudo setpci -s 00:02.0 f4.b=ff
- Press Enter. It may prompt you for the password. Type your password and press Enter.
- The value ff increases your screen brightness to the maximum.
To increase the screen brightness on your Samsung N148 Plus Netbook, do the following:
- 42, 56, 70, 92, AF, CC, E5, FF
- 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100
Note:One of the following possible values can be entered instead of ff to adjust your screen to a medium brightness to save battery.
How can I download and save any Youtube video on my computer?
- First copy the youtube video link (while it is open) from the address bar of your internet browser.
- In a new tab or a window, go to www.keepvid.com
- In the URL box, paste the video link (which you copied) and click Download
- This will show the various video formats that you can download for that video.
- You can click on any format and download/save the video on your hard disk.
To download and save any YouTube video on your hard disk , yo can do the following --
How to install, setup and start using Skype on Ubuntu 10.04?
This page has the required information to install, setup and use skype on Ubuntu 10.04
DESKTOP PUBLISHING
How to use MS Publisher (.pub) files on GNU/Linux?
Microsoft Publisher (.pub) files do not work on GNU/Linux systems. Zamzar is a free online conversion service, which lets you convert your files online to any desired format (images, documents, audio, video, e-books, compression too). You can select files (upto 100mb in size) at a time for conversion. Once you select the file to be converted and the output format, you will be sent a link to your e-mail(which you provide during the conversion process), to download the converted file. One can upload the .pub files and it will convert the .pub file into OpenOffice.org's (or any other) format so that it can be used on GNU/Linux.
GIMP and INKSCAPE Manual
Download the manual here
EDUCATIONAL TOOLS
view .ggb Geogebra files on latest android tablets/smartphones and phablets
Visit Play store application: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.geogebra OR (If 'play store' app does not allow you to do it,)
Download from Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5VjEPbF04AVckVobVE5RFMtRWM/edit?usp=sharing
Then install the file. You need to allow external sources to install apk files in android. It is mostly known feature.[Go to Settings, Security ->, External Sources. Tick the option and open the file again to install. After installing, disable 'external sources' again if you like to.]
After installing, you will be able to open Geogebra files on your tablet. It will work on latest android tablets with enough RAM and processor power. If it does not work for you, then your phone may be incapable of handling it. - Johnson Dcunha, Naravi High School. http://johnson.net.in/
On Tuesday, 18 March 2014 20:21:02 UTC+5:30, Radha Narve,GHS Begur wrote: I have downloaded Geogebra Beta 5 on my laptop which is very good to show 3d objects.I am sending a video in which i have demonstrated a moving cylinder.Because you can not view this in your geogebra application which you are using now.In this video I have not used the voice because of problem in my head phone.For downloading Geogebra Beta 5 use this link http://download.geogebra.org/installers/5.0/?C=M;O=D
How can I install KTechLab?
The customised DVD that you receive during your training sessions has KTechLab pre-installed. A shortcut to KTechLab can be created as follows
- On the desktop right-click and select create launcher.
- In the box that pops up, please enter the name as KTechlab and command as 'ktechlab' (command is case sensitive) and click on OK.
- The Ktechlab icon will appear on desktop. Double click on the icon to start KTechlab.
How to install PhET in Ubuntu?
The customised DVD that you received in your training sessions has PhET pre-installed on it.Just you need to launch in the applications list.
- Goto Application==>System tools==>Preferences==>main menu
- click on Science==>add new items
- Type as mentioned below without any mistake.
- Name:PhET
- Command: firefox /opt/PhET/index.html
- Click on OK and close all tabs
- PhET will appears on Desktop,Just double click on PhET Icon it opens up.
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Basic troubleshooting In school computer LAB
* The Computer Won’t Start A computer that suddenly shuts off or has difficulty starting up could have a failing power supply. Check that the computer is plugged into the power point properly and, if that doesn’t work, test the power point with another working device to confirm whether or not there is adequate power.
* The Screen is Blank If the computer is on but the screen is blank, there may be an issue with the connection between the computer and the screen. First, check to see if the monitor is plugged into a power point and that the connection between the monitor and computer hard drive is secure. If the problem is on a laptop, then you may need to get a professional to fix it as some of the internal wires may be worn.
* Abnormally Functioning Operating System or Software If the operating system or other software is either unresponsive or is acting up, then try restarting your computer.
* Ubuntu Won’t Boot If you are having troubles booting Ubuntu, then you may have to reinstall it with the Ubuntu DVD.
* The Screen is Frozen When you computer freezes, you may have no other option than to reboot and risk losing any unsaved work. Freezes can be a sign of insufficient ram, registry conflicts, corrupt or missing files, or spyware. Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off, then restart it and get to work cleaning up the system so that it doesn’t freeze again.
* Computer is Slow If your computer is slower than normal, you can often fix the problem simply by cleaning the hard disk of unwanted files.
* Strange Noises A lot of noise coming from your computer is generally a sign of either hardware malfunction or a noisy fan. Hard drives often make noise just before they fail, so you may want to back up information just in case, and fans are very easy to replace.
* Overheating If a computer case lacks a sufficient cooling system, then the computer’s components may start to generate excess heat during operation. To avoid your computer burning itself out, turn it off and let it rest if it’s getting hot. Additionally, you can check the fan to make sure it’s working properly.
* Dropped Internet Connections Dropped Internet connections can be very frustrating. Often the problem is simple and may be caused by a bad cable or phone line, which is easy to fix.
* Reboot your computer. Turn your computer off, let it sit for two minutes, and reboot it. Sometimes one command of the hundreds a computer executes every second can cause corrupted memory or other temporary unexplainable problems. Rebooting will clear out all the gremlins and gives everything a fresh-start.
DIGITAL MAPPING
How to use android phone to collect mapping points
- OSMTracker stands for OpenStreetMap Tracker. It allows you to track your journey and mark significant way points. Way points can be marked with a tag using a button, with a quick voice record, a text note or by taking a picture. The various button pages and layouts can be customized to suit your OpenStreetMap activities. You can view your current track on top of an OpenStreetMap background.
Pre-requirements :-
- Mobile should have GPS enable option.
- This application will work both windows and Android flatform.
- Once you installed this apps in your mobile from play store
- Now, If you need to map your school and sorrunding points like hospital,Anganwadi,Bus stop.
- Enable GPS and Open this app, fwill see follwing screen in the mobile.
- If you need to map your school, Click on amenity and click on school icon and in the text box type your school name.
- Like this you can map your sorrounding place or your village.
- once you done with mapping click on save icons(top right corner) for saving complete mapped points in your mobile.
Note: You have to physically goto the mapping points and then map.
Once you done with these all the process and if you need to putt your data on OSM please send mapped files to us(koer@karnatakaeducation.org.in). We will put it on OSM and your school wiki page.GOOGLE GROUPS
Creating a Googlegroups
- Login to your gmail
- Visit www.groups.google.com
- Click on CREATE button on top
- Enter information required on the screen
- Save by clicking on CREATE button on top
Adding email id to googlegroups
Adding_email_id_to_googlegroups
ANDROID APPLICATIONS
Public software app store for Android
F-droid is public software(FOSS) app store available for Android where you can get most of the FOSS apps like Firefox, VLC, and many moer for your Android phone. It is an installable catalogue of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) applications for the Android platform. The client makes it easy to browse, install, and keep track of updates on your device. Click here to download latest version of F-droid.
Before installing the downloaded apk file, first check the option "Unknown sources allowing the installation of apps from sources other than the Playstore". Then install the F-droid and open it to get available FOSS apps for your android phone. There are thousands of apps available in various categories which are all licensed under public licenses.Install Viber/Whats app in Android phones
Requirements: This method requires that you have
- Either cellular or internet service on your Android phone to access the Android Market,
- A gmail.com account for accessing the Market,
- Open the Android Market(Play store) application in the Applications menu.
If you have never accessed the Android Market on your phone, you will be prompted for the login and password of your gmail.com account. Enter this information to create a Market account.
- Within the Android Market(Play store), you can select the appropriate option on the menu bar to locate the application you want to install:
Applications displays a categorized list of all applications available on the market.
- You can also use the Search for searching required application(i.e., Viber or whats app) icon to quickly find a specific application. You will get a list of matching applications along with each one’s description and rating.
- Click on the application you want and more details about that application are displayed (e.g.,the number of downloads and user comments).
- To install the application, just click on the Install button on the bottom of the screen.
- In the next screen, you will see more details about the application including the different functionalists it to Click OK
to finish installing the application.
- Mobile should have GPS enable option.
