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Line 113: − − ==How to add languages in ibus in Ubuntu== − − *Logout from the screen.<br> − − [[Image:ibus1.png |400px]]<br> − − [[Image:ibus2.png |400px]]<br> − − *from login screen Select Ubuntu like below screen.<br> − − [[Image: logout1.jpg|400px]]<br> − − [[Image: logout2.jpg|400px]]<br> − − *Again login to Ubuntu user by using your Ubuntu password.<br> − − *On the top right side of the desktop, click on '''En''' icon(on top of the rightside screen) and goto text entry setting. − [[Image:ibus3.png |400px]]<br> − − *In the text entry window, select Kannada (KaGaPa Phonetic) and click on – (Minus)symbol. − [[Image:ibus4.png |400px]]<br> − − *Then, Click on +(Plus), select kannada(kgp(m17n)) click on add. − (Note : Also in this step you can add other languages to type)<br> − − [[Image:ibus5.png |400px]]<br> − − * Now, your select list look like this<br> − [[Image:ibus6.png |400px]] <br> − − *close all the windows and again logout from this window. − *In the login screen select Gnome classic (Metacity) and Login by using your Ubuntu password. − [[Image: login.jpg|400px]]<br> − − *Now if you want to type kannada by using KGP(Nudi) press ctrl+space key. − − [[#top|Back to Top]] − − ==How to install tar.gz file on Ubuntu== − − <li>There are numerous file formats, and people face installation issues with many of them. Tar.gz − file is one file type which often creates installation issues. There is a specific technique of − installing tar.gz file on Ubuntu.<br> − − Open terminal(ctrl+alt+t)<br> − − 1. The first step to install the file is to change the directory.<br> − − '''cd /Downloads/''' <br> − − 2. extract the downloaded tar.gz file <br> − − sudo tar -zxvf <example.tar.gz> <br> − − 3. Change the directory to unzipped folder, i.e.:<br> − ''' − cd /download/example'''<br> − − '''./configure'''<br> − − '''make'''<br> − − 4. And then get into the root i.e.:<br> − − '''sudo su'''<br> − − 5. Enter your password.<br> − ''' − make install'''<br> − − 6. It will start to install.<br> − − <br>[[#top|Back to top]]<br/> − − ==How to connect Datacards in Ubuntu== − − This is by far the simplest way to configure a USB modem to connect to internet. No additional drivers or software are necessary.<br> − − * Plug your USB Modem into an USB port. The LED light starts blinking and in a while once your modem is recognized you will be able to see an option – New Mobile Broadband (CDMA) connection/New Mobile Broadband (GSM) connection on clicking the Network icon just besides the sound icon on top panel.<br> − − * Once you click that, you will see this screen which will show your device name. Click ‘Continue’ on the dialog.<br> − [[Image:After-Step-1.png|500px]] − − * In the next screen select country as ‘India’. This will help Ubuntu list Indian service providers in the next screen.<br> − [[Image:After-Step-3.png|500px]] − − * In the ‘Choose your Provider’ screen select your service provider. In case it is not listed (BSNL EVDO is not listed) enter it manually in the space provided. In case of EDGE/GPRS/3G connection the service providers list will be long.<br> − [[Image:After-Step-4.png|500px]] − − * The choose your billing plan screen appears only when using a EDGE/GPRS/3G connection. If you are configuring a 3G modem, say BSNL you will be required to select proper zone (Eg. OldSouthZoneA…) to use proper APN settings.<br> − − * The last screen is to confirm all the settings and apply them. Click Apply here. − − * Connected and now you can browse. <br> − − − <br>[[#top|Back to top]]<br/> − − =How to connect a printer in ubuntu 14.04 ?= − #Applications==>> System tools==>> system settings − #click on printer icon − #"Add" then Select you Printer name then Printer model in the next page and by clicking Add button to complete this process. <br> − − ==How to set up Hp printers through hplip?== − #Download hplip from [http://sourceforge.net/projects/hplip/files/hplip/3.14.10/hplip-3.14.10.run/download?use_mirror=softlayer-sng here] − #Open a terminal(applications>> accessories>> terminal) − #Type '''sh hplip-3.14.6.run''' command/copy+paste in terminal press Enter − #If it asks for a password, please enter your Ubuntu login password − #then follow as it shows. − # Once it complete all the steps, follow the general printer setup steps. − − [[#top|Back to Top]] − − ==How to connect Canon printers in Ubuntu== − 1.[http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/6/0100004596/03/Linux_CAPT_PrinterDriver_V260_uk_EN.tar.gz Click Here] to Download the driver.<br> − 2. Right click on the downloaded .tar.gz folder and select "extract here" option.<br> − 3. Open the extracted folder(Linux_CAPT_PrinterDriver_V260_uk_EN)<br> − 4. Find the following folders<br> − a. '''cndrvcups-common.deb'''<br> − b. '''cndrvcups-capt.deb''' <br> − <br> − 5. then, double click on each file and click on the "install". <br> − 6. Once you done with installation then restart your computer. <br> − 7. Connect your printer goto system setting (applications>system tools >system setting). <br> − 8. Click on '''Printers'''> click '''add''' > in the list find your printer > click add. <br> − <br> − [[#top|Back to Top]] + +
→Introduction to Ubuntu
#REDIRECT [[Install ubuntu | Ubuntu Installation]]
=Introduction=
=Introduction=
==Installing Ubuntu as a stand-alone Operating System ==
==Installing Ubuntu as a stand-alone Operating System ==
If your computer does not have any operating system, steps for installation are available in this [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwTV-oNEYKZBUUstUGNBcmNMUkU/view document]
If your computer does not have any operating system, steps for installation are available in this [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwTV-oNEYKZBUUstUGNBcmNMUkU/view document]
==Upgrade installed Ubuntu to the latest==
==Upgrade installed Ubuntu to the latest==
For upgrading Ubuntu from the dvd follow this [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwTV-oNEYKZBQ2YzT2hrUTI4ejQ/view Document]. <br>
For upgrading Ubuntu from the dvd follow this [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwTV-oNEYKZBQ2YzT2hrUTI4ejQ/view Document]. <br>
== Using Ubuntu without installation ==
==Installing Ubuntu alongside the Microsoft Windows Operating System==
You may be unable to install Ubuntu on your computer, or you may be using a computer belonging to your institution*, which may not allow you to install Ubuntu. In such a case, you could use still Ubuntu, by connecting your computer to a Ubuntu bootable pen drive or Ubuntu DVD to your computer and using the 'Live' option.
You may have bought a new computer with Windows pre-installed, or you may want to install Ubuntu on your existing computer, which already has Windows on it. Steps for the 'side-by-side' installation are available in this [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwTV-oNEYKZBVV81NWRPOGdpcEE/view document]
== Using Ubuntu through 'Virtual Machine' option ==
== Using Ubuntu through 'Virtual Machine' option ==
# Continue and complete the installation as discussed in [https://teacher-network.in/OER/images/8/8e/Ubuntu_16.04_installation_as_stand_alone_OS.pdf this document]
# Continue and complete the installation as discussed in [https://teacher-network.in/OER/images/8/8e/Ubuntu_16.04_installation_as_stand_alone_OS.pdf this document]
#Remove your installation media from the virtual optical disk drive before restarting the Virtual Machine.
#Remove your installation media from the virtual optical disk drive before restarting the Virtual Machine.
== Using Ubuntu without installation ==
You may be unable to install Ubuntu on your computer, or you may be using a computer belonging to your institution*, which may not allow you to install Ubuntu. In such a case, you could use still Ubuntu, by connecting your computer to a Ubuntu bootable pen drive or Ubuntu DVD to your computer and using the 'Live' option.
In this method your existing Windows operating system is unaffected. You can use all the installed applications in Ubuntu, but generally these may run slower than if had installed Ubuntu, because of the lower read/write speed in USB sticks or DVD drive. Secondly, in the 'Live' mode, you can not save any working document in the hard disk of your computer. <br>
The method to use live mode is given below:
# Connect your Ubuntu pen drive or DVD
# Restart your computer
# Go to Boot menu and select your bootable device and press Enter.
# In next screen, select 'Live system' option.
# Your system will use Ubuntu system, in the 'Live' mode, without installing it.
# You can close the 'Live' session, by removing the bootable device after shutting down your computer
(*Of course, you should discuss with your institution, the benefits of using FOSS tools and platforms and encourage and persuade them to be open to allowing staff to installing FOSS tools on their systems. Such installation can be done alongside other applications on the computers, so there is no flip side to this. Many institutions across the world have switched completely to FOSS operating systems and applications, and you should persuade your institution as well.)
=Video on installation=
=Video on installation=
<br>[[#top|Back to top]]<br/>
<br>[[#top|Back to top]]<br/>
=If you have more doubts on Ubuntu =
=If you have more doubts on Ubuntu =
'''[http://karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/en/index.php/Frequently_Asked_Questions For more doubts on Ubuntu, Click here]'''
'''[http://karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/en/index.php/Frequently_Asked_Questions For more doubts on Ubuntu, Click here]'''
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