Questions tagged [support]
Questions related to Ubuntu's support period.
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Stuck in help and support ui
Can someone help me. When i'm proccess instalation. Stuck with this message in the terminal
subquity/errorreporter/1733203807.934005976.install_fail/add_info
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Will my device mini pc work with Ubuntu 20.04
I have such a question, I ordered myself a mini PC for a home server, a mini PC from GenMachine with a Rayzen 5 5600U processor, 16 DRR4, 1 tb ssd nvme, is it possible to install Ubuntu 20-04-22.04 ...
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How long can I use previous LTS [duplicate]
The official flavours of Ubuntu LTS are suppose to only have 3 years support while the official one is suppose to last till 2027. Is it possible to use it beyond april 2025 or do I have to upgrade? Do ...
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Does the Boya BY-M1 microphone work on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
I'm planning to buy the Boya BY-M1 microphone for my YouTube channel, but before purchasing, I want to confirm if it works properly on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. Has anyone used this microphone on Ubuntu, and ...
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How can I find out if there is a Ubuntu support group near me?
I'm installing Ubuntu on donated laptops for distribution to people who need them and now & then I run into installation problems on certain hardware. How do I find out if there is a local Ubuntu ...
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Ubuntu 22.04.5 - Final Point Release
I note that 22.04.5 is touted as the final point release. While I understand that security updates etc. will continued to be issued until Apr 2027 for Ubuntu 22.04 (or longer with Ubuntu Pro), is ...
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sound support missing after upgrading to 24.04
I have upgrade from 22.04 to 24.04. Since that, there is no sound through the HDMI cable on my TV. Am I missing some driver?
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Does installing Ubuntu Desktop on Xubuntu LTS adopt the longer Ubuntu support period [duplicate]
I have just noticed that my Xubuntu 20.04 device is already EOL. I did not know that it has a shorter support period (3 years) than regular Ubuntu (5 years). But alas here we are.
I have installed the ...
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Intel ubuntu 22.04 server for intel skylake
Does ubuntu 22.04 server (kernel 5.15)support Intel® HD Graphics 530 of intel skylake?
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Having one single issue with a xbox controller thats wired in 24.04
I'm having a lot of issues using a logic 3 pdp Xbox 1 wired controller. As kernel x pad is blacklisted and all game pad drivers for Xbox are blacklisted except xboxdrv however that one doesn't ...
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HP RP7 RETAIL SYSTEM MODEL 7800 Ubuntu Installation
Please can someone advise if Ubuntu22.04 can be installed on HP RP7 RETAIL SYSTEM MODEL 7800? also where I can download all the drivers for HP 7800 peripherals?
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Not able to ssh to server with ubuntu user getting black screen and not able to perform any command
I'm encountering an issue with the server running Ubuntu 20.04 hosted on AWS cloud. The instance is configured with t3a.2xlarge specifications. Initially, I encountered an error with npm, which ...
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Does ubuntu 22.04 support the Node.js 20 version?
i'm using the node.js 12 as default supported version on ubuntu 22.04 and i want to upgrade it to 20 as the last LTS. but i need to know if it'is supported and can easly been installed or it needs ...
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How to revive an os after end-of-life
I've got a machine with Xubuntu 20.04.2, which I didn't use for a while and now it is about a year past its end-of-life. It is heavily configured, so I'd like to update/upgrade it to a recent Xubuntu....
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Black screen after disk login
I tried logging into my laptop and after I unlock the disk I get a screen with text that appears for seconds and then a black screen. I have tried to open the terminal using ctrl + alt + f2/f4/F5 etc ...
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Ubuntu rebooting after suspending
Recently I've setup a system to be able to dual boot Windows 10 and Ubuntu 22. Generally when my computer starts up I can hear the fan whirring up, but if I were to suspend and try to wake it. I would ...
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Supported docker packages - docker.io
Is there an official docker package supported by Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, docker.io? Should I go to Docker for the ee version?
Thanks,
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Now that Firefox no longer supports Ubuntu 18.04, what commands can uninstall Firefox? Can I save the Firefox bookmarks to use in a new browser? [closed]
I have had Firefox as the main browser for this computer for ages. I got a new computer and began spending all my time on that. It got to where there were so many Ubuntu updates for this computer ...
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Ubuntu 22.10 LTS or not? [duplicate]
I was under the impression 22.10 was a LTS version of Ubuntu?
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CPU Loongson works with Ubuntu?
Ubuntu supports that CPU?
Someone tried how works?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loongson
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After upgrading from 22.10 to 23.04, how do I clean up my software and updates in the "Other Software" list?
Good evening to all of you. I was wondering, when I upgraded my Ubuntu OS from version 22.10 to version 23.04 I noticed that in "Software & Updates >> Other Software" there were ...
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Will Ubuntu Pro provide support for network and Postgres problems?
I have two problems with a home Ubuntu 20.04 workstation and I'm thinking about getting a commercial support plan. I would love to hear anyone's experience using Canonical's offering (like Ubuntu Pro +...
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Does the Debian or Ubuntu Team support nvidia drivers with security updates after nvidias official support ends
For example the nvidia-390 driver (the last one supporting fermi gpu's) is no longer supported by nvidia since end of 2022.
So in particular nvidia will not deliver any security updates anymore.
Does ...
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Problem installing TP-Link TX201 2.5 Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter
I'm having issues switching my network connection from the onboard controller to a new TP-Link TX201 2.5 Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter. Can someone please help me with this issue that has got this ...
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Ubuntu / Python support lifecycle
I am wondering what the official support stance is for Python with Ubtuntu. For example, Ubuntu 20 LTS ships with Python 3.8 and standard support will last through April 2025 but Python 3.8 support ...
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Detach Ubuntu Pro Personal from Broken Device
I have a Ubuntu Pro Personal Subscription. However the device attached to the subscription had to be reset. The issue I am having is the Ubuntu Pro dashboard still reports ( https://ubuntu.com/pro/...
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Support for Ubuntu 20.04 [duplicate]
Where can I find the official support policies for Ubuntu versions? Need to know, until when 20.04 will be supported and details around this.
Many thanks in advance!
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Intel AX200 Bluetooth not working in Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS
I'm new to Ubuntu.
Hello everyone 👋, I did a fresh install, next to Windows 11. Fast-boot and hibernate are disabled on Windows. Fast-boot disabled from BIOS-UEFI.
I also did all the updates of the ...
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"Failed to start" notifications when booting into Ubuntu
When attempting to boot I get the following messages:
Failed to start Set the console keyboard layout
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Failed to start Uncomplicated firewall
The screen has remained the same for about 30 minutes ...
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Does Ubuntu have drivers for almost all the vintage PC's? [closed]
I recently tried to install Ubuntu on old toshiba core2duo laptop through offline method and the process went smooth. A friend of mine also installed it on PowerMac G5 PC which is 90's PC so I am ...
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Low fps + very pixelated when playing steam games on Linux Ubuntu
So I recently made the switch from windows 10 to Ubuntu, and when I booted up TF2 to see how it would run, I was getting an average of 5-10 fps! now mind you, on Windows 10, I would be getting around ...
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No desktop environment after failed upgrade from 21.10 to 22.04
I was using Ubuntu 21.10 and I got a notification message to upgrade to 22.04. I performed the upgrade, but during the upgrade I got an error: "Oh no something gone wrong [sic]". I used CTRL ...
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Problem setting up auto-connect for Bluetooth headphones
I am a new lubuntu user first time installing lubuntu 20.4 on a windows 10 2gb ram and 32 HDD crappy laptop after clean installing as primary os everything seems to be working correctly except having ...
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Ubuntu can't find Wifi Driver on Maestro Laptop
I was using this laptop for art until I recently decided to switch to Linux for a better experience. I installed Ubuntu MATE and, from the first appearance, everything seemed fine. However it took me ...
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where is control panel in ubuntu?
as seeing the title you have already known I'm a new Linux user. I was using windows for over 10 years now and wanted to switch to Linux to know it more. And for that I chose Ubuntu 20.04. But now I'm ...
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which one do you recommend to install: ubuntu 20.04.3 or ubuntu 21.10
I know in general the answer is 20.04.3 certainly.
but i have purchased a new laptop equipped with 11th gen Intel core i3 CPU and uefi boot. so new hardware support is important for me.
also i will ...
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I signed up for ESM for my Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. Can I upgrade now using the Software Updater ICON
Got the ESM for my Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. Will the Software Updater Icon allow me to upgrade to the next version now
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Ubuntu Budgie on Macbook air 2013, no WiFi
So when trying Ubuntu Budgie on this, the WiFi doesn’t automatically install, I have to go to Additional Drivers and tell it to use the proprietary driver. No problem there. So then I install and tell ...
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Windows edges sticking together in 21.04 but not in 21.10
I'm using 21.04 and I notice that edges of windows (folders for example) stick together when brought close enough. I noticed that that option is missing in 21.10 by default and I was wondering if ...
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When is Elkhart Lake support coming to Ubuntu? [closed]
When can we expect to see any support for Elkhart Lake from Ubuntu?
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What's the official support period for Ubuntu Core releases?
There recently was talks on Meta about the support period of LTS and non-LTS releases on this site. In addition, I saw the mention of Ubuntu Core in a comment, and this got me wondering what the ...
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Using Ubuntu Advantage with Landscape
How to use Ubuntu Advantage with Landscape?
My understanding is that Ubuntu Advantage includes subscription to Landscape. I am trying the free subscription of Advantage which gives 3 machines ...
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Is Ubuntu 20.04 LTS still supported for five years if I change the desktop environment?
I can't seem to find a definitive answer to this:
Will Ubuntu 20.04 LTS still be supported for five years if I change the desktop environment to MATE or Xfce?
And if I change the desktop environment ...
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Why do Ubuntu LTS releases provide 5 years of support? What happens during the lifecycle of an LTS release on a production server to need 5 years? [closed]
Also, what do IT teams of production servers do to prepare for end of support and transition from an older LTS release to a newer one?
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Help with a Supported GPU for 20.04
Is there somewhere I can find a list of the supported GPUs for Ubuntu 20.04 ?
I'd like to upgrade so I want to make sure I buy one that works :-)
Also welcome to suggestions, I'm only looking for ...
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Kernel Paniced after trying to compiling & installing an app and then deleting its folder
Hi today i downloaded the angband game and decided to compile it myself so i extracted the files and ran these commands on my terminal
./autogen.sh
./configure --with-no-install
sudo checkinstall
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Ubuntu 16.04 support past 2021 into 2024
I'd like to know the exact steps that need to be taken to get Ubuntu 16.04 LTS support past April 2021 through to the year 2024.
I've read about Extended Security Maintenance (ESM) and this sounds ...
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Ubuntu on Asus motherboard
I am planning to get myself a new motherboard (Asus PRIME B365) and the official website didn't say anything about Linux distros. So I was wondering does Asus motherboards support Linux? If anyone has ...
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How to set umask for daemon only in ubuntu 18.04?
I am working on OS hardening tasks. Need to set umask value for all the daemon processes running in the ubuntu system. It would be great if someone can share the steps.
Note: umask need not be set for ...
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Which install or configuration changes into LTS make it lose its LTS essence?
Whenever I see Long Term Support (LTS) I think about trust in the stability of the system for some period. I hope that the packages were carefully selected so that their life cycle and the one of ...
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