Questions tagged [16.04]
Questions about 16.04 are off-topic on Ask Ubuntu. Sixth LTS (Long Term Support) release of Ubuntu, code-named "Xenial Xerus". Released on April 21, 2016. Reached End of Standard Support (ESS) on April 30, 2021.
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Bridging two networks using Ubuntu [closed]
Good afternoon,
I would like to try combining two networks using Ubuntu. More specifically, I have a DJI Tello drone, which generates its own Wi-Fi access point, and therefore the devices connected to ...
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Changing dns to OpenDns works only in the current session, not for my child and not after reboot
I configured OpenDns as suggested here (even the final part)
It works immediately after the changes, BUT:
If I switch to the user of my child, it doesn't work anymore
If I switch back to my account ...
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PC Continuously reboot after Ubuntu installation
I have a problem with ubuntu starting after installation.
I try to install ubuntu os on my Lenovo L480 laptop and installation is successful, but after how the system asks me to take off the ...
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Why retro pie isn't workong
after setting up Retro Pie i cant find out why some ROM's don't work (the ROM's not working that i so far found- PSX, Atari 7800) is this a common problem with Retro Pie? will like some help
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node-rebuild error when installing React frontend on Ubuntu 16.04
I am trying to install React frontend on Ubuntu 16.04. I am using node version-14.21.3 and npm version:6.14.18. I am also using node-gyp global version 9.4.0. I am still getting a node-gyp rebuild ...
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How to verify PPTP service is configured properly and is serving correctly?
I am trying to set up a PPTP server on my VPS running Ubuntu 16.04. I have followed all the steps as detailed in the below two links:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PPTPServer
https://bobcares.com/...
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how to upgrade from Ubuntu 18.04.1 LTS to Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS
I upgraded from Ubuntu 16.04 to 18.04.1 LTS unexpectedly using below commands,which should be 18.04.6 LTS
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo reboot
lsb_release -a
No LSB modules ...
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Upgrade fails for 16.04 to 18.04
I updated and upgraded all packages on my Ubuntu 16.04.7 LTS (Xenial Xerus) in preparation for a release upgrade to 18.04 (Bionic).
I have checked other posts, but my problem is a little different.
I ...
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Can't upgrade from 16.05 to 18.04 [duplicate]
So for more clarification from the last post i will redo it; Ok, so i used crouton to install Ubuntu 16.04 with gnome, and its nice, but little applications actually work...
I first tried the update ...
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How to explicitly Upgrade to 20.04 from 16.04 command line [duplicate]
This article suggest upgrading to 18.04 then to 20.04.
https://www.how2shout.com/linux/upgrade-ubuntu-16-04-lts-to-20-04-lts-using-command-terminal/
Is there terminal command to explicitly upgrade ...
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Correcting dependencies... failed. After upgrade ubuntu 16.04 to 18.04 [duplicate]
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
Correcting dependencies... failed.
The following packages have unmet dependencies:
dh-python : Depends: ...
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Ubunu failed to login to desktop and shows black screen command [closed]
am a Mac user and i downloaded Virtual Box version 7, and SEED Ubuntu 16.04 works just fine, but after i logged out from system and came back again to login, it fails then it displays a black Screen ...
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Ubuntu Pro ESM - Production [closed]
I have some production servers running 16.04 LTS on AWS.
Is it recommended to enable Ubuntu Pro ESM on a production environment running version 16.04, or would it be advisable to wait before ...
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Ubuntu server does not accept any request from outside
I have a database in ubuntu server, and it works on server, the port is 5436.However, I can not connect it from outside.
I use ufw order
it lists as below
[17] 5436 (v6) ALLOW IN ...
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Upgrade from 16.04 to 18.04 [duplicate]
I have run sudo apt-get update and sudo apt-get upgrade
I then ran sudo apt-get dist-upgrade The output of this produced a long list headed "the following security updates require Ubuntu Pro ...
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Problem when upgrading ubuntu 14 to ubuntu 16 [closed]
While upgrading from Ubuntu 14 to Ubuntu 16 via do-release-upgrade, I ended up with the following relocation error:
apt-get: relocation error: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libapt-pkg.so.5.0: symbol ...
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TNS:no listener - Installing oracle client on Ubuntu 22.04x86_64
I am currently participating in a project where my task is to configure a connection from an Ubuntu 22.04x86_64 server to an internal Oracle DB server called myOracleDB.
First of all, a ping ...
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Weird raid problem [closed]
I have a server with ubuntu 16.04 with this raid configuration:
├─sda1 8:1 0 7,6G 0 part
│ └─md0 9:0 0 7,6G 0 raid1 [SWAP]
└─sda2 8:2 0 924G 0 part
└─md1 9:1 0 923,...
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How to add internet speed meter in ubuntu 22.04
I read so many articles and steps for doing it. I have a doubt that doing that steps will bring virus to my ubuntu.can you please guide me how to install internet speed meter in 100% secure way
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Install Ubuntu 18.04 and 16.04 and removing preinstalled Windows
I have a laptop with 250gb SSD which has Win 10 preinstalled. I need to install both 18.04 & 16.04 LTS versions on the same laptop for a project development. What's the best way to do this? I have ...
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Keep using ixgbe module after upgrading to ubuntu 20
I have an adopted old ubuntu 16.04 machine that I want to bring to ubuntu 20.04
The machine has a pcie card with sfp connectors. For this, the ixgbe module is installed.
Details:
$ modinfo ixgbe
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Ubuntu resolution when maximizing window
problem presented
My ubuntu suddenly freaked out and when I maximize the window the resolution doesn't fit my screens resolution, I have tried everything include searching here, I tried to change the ...
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Ubuntu Server 16.04 vs 20.04 memory usage
It seems like Ubuntu 20.04 consumes 4 GB of memory on virtual box while Ubuntu 16.04 consumes very very less. This is a new VM, only the OS was installed.
The memory requirements for Ubuntu 16.04 is 1....
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my ubuntu 16.04 wont update [duplicate]
I've tried updating Ubuntu 16.04 to 18.04 but when I try from GUI it tells me I need permissions and then soon after, it prompts me to update but when I press update, it goes away and nothing happens. ...
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Upgrade legacy 16.04 LTS to 18.04 LTS --- 'do-release-upgrade' shows many packages not found. Should I go through with it? [duplicate]
I'm new to programming and running software/OS updates, so I'm trying to be cautious, though my files are backed up just in case. I've included the full context of this upgrade process, so if you want ...
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do-release-upgrade from 16.04 failing due to "Your python install is corrupted."
When trying to upgrade from 16.04 LTS via do-release-upgrade, I was getting the following error:
Your python install is corrupted. Please fix the '/usr/bin/python3' symlink.
Trying the many ...
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Ubuntu 22.04 boots as 16.04
I've been given a Dell XPS 13 9360 which boots up in insecure mode and starts up as 16.04. I've noticed the wifi doesn't work and it's a clean desktop, i.e. all the user files are gone. What has ...
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Reinstalling Ubuntu which option to choose in Device for Boot Loader Installation
I already have ubuntu 16.04 on my machine and am installing 20.04.
I also have GRUB BootLoader.
I have seen some videos on installing 20.04 on youtube,
almost every video says to choose "/" ...
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20.04 vs. 22.04 inside docker, with a 16.04 host == thread start failures?
I wouldn't believe it if it wasn't right in front of me.
So this is obviously an old host, I'm not even looking for a fix just telling you what I'm seeing so the next poor soul to google this nonsense ...
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how upgrade ubuntu 16.04 to 20.04 without Internet access [duplicate]
How can I upgrade Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS without Internet access?
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Failed release upgrade - strange recovered situation
Let's be honest, I am an beginner regarding Ubuntu and I **** up so I reach out to this community to hopefully get more information how to solve the in my opinion impossible situation I created.
I did ...
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Upgrading from 16.04 LTS to 22.04 LTS [duplicate]
With the release of the 22.04 LTS coming up, I have been given some old 16.04 units and tasked with getting them upgraded to 22.04 when it's released. I understand these units should've been upgraded ...
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E: Failed to fetch http://ports.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-ports/dists/xenial/main/binary-amd64/Packages 404 Not Found [duplicate]
I have been trying to upgrade from Ubuntu 16.04 to Ubuntu 18.04 but the sudo do-release-upgrade is failing with "Please install all available updates for your release before upgrading." ...
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I want to update ubuntu from my current version 16.04 to 20.04 version
I know that there are several questions regarding this already on this forum, but each one mostly addresses a specific question.
So I have a separate filesystem partition for /home and a separate ...
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auto.home from AutoFS Maps from Active Directory not working
I am trying to use auto.home which is stored on AD, but not having much luck.
I have followed https://care.qumulo.com/hc/en-us/articles/115014470007-Serving-AutoFS-Maps-from-Active-Directory-AD-to-AD-...
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18.04.6 LTS DNS problems after upgrading from 16.04
I've upgraded my headless Ubuntu 16.04 LTS with ESM (Extended Security Maintenance) server to 18.04 LTS. Everything went great except the DNS settings are wrong. "netplan" is completely new ...
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Extend/resize boot partition [closed]
Currently i have /dev/sda disk on which i have root partition (as /dev/sda1) and boot (as /dev/sda2)
As my boot partition is only 100MB i need to extend it. Unfortunately i can't add space to disk /...
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Error while using phc2sys for ptp slave clock sync with remote master
I am using Linux PTP Project, web site, source, on AM3359 ICE to use ptp clock synchronization functionality.
I am able to run ptp4l and phy2sys (applications supported by Linux PTP) and getting logs ...
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Should I remove libraries from lintian and x86_64-linux-gnu directory?
I have some libraries namely related to libboost. I would like to remove it completely. But, even after doing apt-get purge, some files are still present in directories /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu, /usr/...
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Help with 'sudo --askpass' on Ubuntu / Apache2 Server
I need help with a sudo -A command in a shell script. The -A option is for AskPass. According to the sudo man page:
Normally, if sudo requires a password, it will read it from the user's
terminal. ...
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How to get device information only from location
Is there a way to get the information of a device in the terminal, providing only his location?
For example
I whant to get /dev/sca product information, such as fabricant and model.
Usually i just go ...
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Auto-snap window to top and bottom screen edge
In Windows 10 currently, and Ubuntu 16.04, resizing a window by dragging its top border to the top edge of the screen causes the window's bottom border also to snap to the bottom edge of the screen. ...
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Trying to upgrade but getting certificate error due to Jenkins [duplicate]
I am upgrading an old 16.04 LTS machine (yes, I know I'm stupid for waiting this long when it is EOL)
It seems to be a problem with Jenkins and/or its repositories
sudo apt-get update
gives me:
Err:...
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How to list valid tx power for my wifi device
I am trying to lower the tx power of my wi-fi card.
Using the following command
iwconfig wlan0 txpower 0
I am also tried the following:
iw dev wlan0 set txpower fixed 10mBm
But command execute ...
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server certificate verification failed. CAfile: /etc/ssl/certs/ca-certificates.crt CRLfile: none
I am trying to follow steps described on Tor Project Debian Repository page to install latest LTS tor packages.
When I run the apt update command, I am getting following error
<omitted unrelated ...
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apt-get purge - not working properly [closed]
I've been having really long shutdown times. Today I noticed Ubuntu was stuck on ending a teamviewer process. I don't use it anymore so I decided to remove it.
I tried from the Ubuntu software, but ...
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Oracle JDK-1.8 installation issue on Ubuntu-16.04-LTS(xenial i386) [closed]
With below Dockerfile trying to install Oracle JDK-1.8 on xenial i386 image. But it fails during docker build.
# Install oracle jdk 1.8
RUN add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/java && \
apt-...
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16.04.7 LTS: Owncloud installed & un-installed, apt-get update gives Err:11 ... "The following signatures were invalid..."
I would like to fully upgrade this system to the latest LTS. But first I would like to feel the current 16.04.7 LTS is clean. I tried to install Owncloud years ago with limited success and then ...
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"Your connection is not secure" for every other website [closed]
My father uses an old computer with Ubuntu 16.04 on it. (I cannot update that. He rejects all change. I have made many attempts to make him accept a newer system, to no avail.)
Since a few months he ...
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ESM 401 Unauthorized error on Ubuntu 16.04
I want to upgrade my Ubuntu 16.04 server to Ubuntu 18.04 and I'm running the following commands to do so;
apt update -y
apt upgrade -y
do-release-upgrade
apt update command runs fine with the ...
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