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In case you are not pleased with the Ubuntu user interface, there is another distribution of Ubuntu called Kubuntu, which has a marvellous user interface,its very easy to use and is similar to the look and feel of Windows 7 in many aspects.
 
In case you are not pleased with the Ubuntu user interface, there is another distribution of Ubuntu called Kubuntu, which has a marvellous user interface,its very easy to use and is similar to the look and feel of Windows 7 in many aspects.
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===Is Ubuntu compatible with Windows?===
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==Is Ubuntu compatible with Windows?==
 
Yes. Installing Ubuntu does not stop you from working with your Microsoft Windows files and applications. Ubuntu can be installed along-side (side-by-side) Windows and also it can be installed within Windows as a program. However if you use Ubuntu you may not need to use Windows since most of the applications on Windows are also available bundled with Ubuntu, like Office, Web browser etc
 
Yes. Installing Ubuntu does not stop you from working with your Microsoft Windows files and applications. Ubuntu can be installed along-side (side-by-side) Windows and also it can be installed within Windows as a program. However if you use Ubuntu you may not need to use Windows since most of the applications on Windows are also available bundled with Ubuntu, like Office, Web browser etc
    
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===Why is Linux/Ubuntu less prone to Malware/Viruses?===
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==Why is Linux/Ubuntu less prone to Malware/Viruses?==
 
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Possible reasons Linux/Ubuntu is less prone to malware:
 
Possible reasons Linux/Ubuntu is less prone to malware:
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===Ubuntu Installation alongside windows===
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==Ubuntu Installation alongside windows==
 
Before following any ubuntu installation type, please take you existing data back up to the external devicess like Pandrive,hard disk or DVd : <br>
 
Before following any ubuntu installation type, please take you existing data back up to the external devicess like Pandrive,hard disk or DVd : <br>
 
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For the installation process [[http://karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/en/images/e/ef/Ubuntu_14.04_Installation_Process_compressed.pdf click here]]
 
For the installation process [[http://karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/en/images/e/ef/Ubuntu_14.04_Installation_Process_compressed.pdf click here]]
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===Ubuntu Upgrade from 12.04 to 14.04 from DVD '''or''' Erase ubuntu 12.04 and install 14.04===
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==Ubuntu Upgrade from 12.04 to 14.04 from DVD '''or''' Erase ubuntu 12.04 and install 14.04==
 
Before following any ubuntu installation type, please take you existing data back up to the external devicess like Pandrive,hard disk or DVd :
 
Before following any ubuntu installation type, please take you existing data back up to the external devicess like Pandrive,hard disk or DVd :
 
# Go to Places=>Home Folder
 
# Go to Places=>Home Folder
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For the installation process [[http://karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/en/images/e/eb/Ubuntu_14.04_Installation.pdf Click here]]
 
For the installation process [[http://karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/en/images/e/eb/Ubuntu_14.04_Installation.pdf Click here]]
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===How do I install UBUNTU using something else option===
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==How do I install UBUNTU using something else option==
 
'''Before following any ubuntu installation type, please take you existing data back up to the external devicess like Pandrive,hard disk or DVd :''' <br>
 
'''Before following any ubuntu installation type, please take you existing data back up to the external devicess like Pandrive,hard disk or DVd :''' <br>
 
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'''From next step''', it'll be usual installation which may show up “Where are you?” window to know the location and so on.
 
'''From next step''', it'll be usual installation which may show up “Where are you?” window to know the location and so on.
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===How to Install Software/Applications in Ubuntu===
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==How to Install Software/Applications in Ubuntu==
    
Want to install programs you want, but because you are new to Linux, don't understand how it works?  This article will show you how to install programs in recent versions of Ubuntu.  
 
Want to install programs you want, but because you are new to Linux, don't understand how it works?  This article will show you how to install programs in recent versions of Ubuntu.  
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===How to add languages in ibus in Ubuntu 14.04===  
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==How to add languages in ibus in Ubuntu 14.04==  
    
*Logout from the screen.
 
*Logout from the screen.
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===How you compile a program from tar.gz source===
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==How you compile a program from tar.gz source==
 
* Open terminal ( by pressing ctrl+Alt+t)
 
* Open terminal ( by pressing ctrl+Alt+t)
 
* go to .tar.gz/.tar.bz2 downloaded directory, by using the command '''cd''' to navigate to the correct folder. <br>
 
* go to .tar.gz/.tar.bz2 downloaded directory, by using the command '''cd''' to navigate to the correct folder. <br>
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===How to convert videos from one format to different formats in Openshot video editor===
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==How to convert videos from one format to different formats in Openshot video editor==
 
'''Step 1:'''Open The openshot video editor by clicking on
 
'''Step 1:'''Open The openshot video editor by clicking on
 
Applications---->Sound and videos----->Openshot video editor
 
Applications---->Sound and videos----->Openshot video editor
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===How do I install and switch to the GNOME-Classic desktop?===
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==How do I install and switch to the GNOME-Classic desktop?==
 
<ul>To install the Classic desktop on your Ubuntu 12.04 machine, follow the steps below:
 
<ul>To install the Classic desktop on your Ubuntu 12.04 machine, follow the steps below:
 
<li> Press '''Ctrl + Alt + T''' on your keyboard to open the Terminal.
 
<li> Press '''Ctrl + Alt + T''' on your keyboard to open the Terminal.
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===How to connect the Projector in Ubuntu 12.04===
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==How to connect the Projector in Ubuntu 12.04==
    
Basically we need to use two impartent cables for connecting Projector to the computer, they are :-  
 
Basically we need to use two impartent cables for connecting Projector to the computer, they are :-  
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===How do I launch PhET?===
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==How do I launch PhET?==
 
<p>The customised DVD that you receive during your training sessions has PhET pre-installed on it. A shortcut or a launcher to PhET can be created as follows:
 
<p>The customised DVD that you receive during your training sessions has PhET pre-installed on it. A shortcut or a launcher to PhET can be created as follows:
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===How do I create desktop shortcuts for applications on Ubuntu?===
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==How do I create desktop shortcuts for applications on Ubuntu?==
 
<ul>Follow the steps to create desktop shortcuts:  
 
<ul>Follow the steps to create desktop shortcuts:  
 
<li>Find the program in the '''Applications''' menus and right click.</li>
 
<li>Find the program in the '''Applications''' menus and right click.</li>
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===How do I remove an application/software on Ubuntu?===
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==How do I remove an application/software on Ubuntu?==
 
<ul>To remove an application:
 
<ul>To remove an application:
 
<li>Click '''Applications''' → ''Ubuntu Software Center''.</li>
 
<li>Click '''Applications''' → ''Ubuntu Software Center''.</li>
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===How to recover the missing top panel in Ubuntu (Gnome Desktop)===
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==How to recover the missing top panel in Ubuntu (Gnome Desktop)==
 
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<li> Press Alt+F2
 
<li> Press Alt+F2
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===How to solve '''System problem detected''' error ===
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==How to solve '''System problem detected''' error ==
    
The error "System program problem detected" comes up when a certain application crashes. Ubuntu has a program called Apport that is responsible for detecting such crashes and upon user consent, report these crashes to developers. This process intends to get the problem fixed by the developers. <br>
 
The error "System program problem detected" comes up when a certain application crashes. Ubuntu has a program called Apport that is responsible for detecting such crashes and upon user consent, report these crashes to developers. This process intends to get the problem fixed by the developers. <br>
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===How to add new/recover missing icons on top Panel in Ubuntu (Gnome Desktop)===
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==How to add new/recover missing icons on top Panel in Ubuntu (Gnome Desktop)==
 
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===Why is GNU/Linux not as popular as Windows though it has so many advantages and benefits ===
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==Why is GNU/Linux not as popular as Windows though it has so many advantages and benefits ==
    
It is known that technology particularly software has an element of addiction and people are unwilling to move to a 'new' environment requiring learning (also Newtons first law :-) ).  this also adds to the 'lock-in' of the software.  in an environment where proprietary software is pirated, it is already free (mufta) so no immediate economic benefit is seen in adopting public software.
 
It is known that technology particularly software has an element of addiction and people are unwilling to move to a 'new' environment requiring learning (also Newtons first law :-) ).  this also adds to the 'lock-in' of the software.  in an environment where proprietary software is pirated, it is already free (mufta) so no immediate economic benefit is seen in adopting public software.
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