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Contents [hide]
1 Unofficial Ubuntu 6.06 (Dapper Drake) Starter Guide
2 General Notes
3 Getting Started
3.1 What is Ubuntu
3.2 What is new in Ubuntu 6.06 Dapper Drake
3.3 Where to view Ubuntu screenshots / screencast
3.4 Where to view Kubuntu screenshots / screencast
3.5 Where to find a list of all the programs and libraries that come with Ubuntu
3.6 Where to download Ubuntu
3.7 Where to order Ubuntu CDs absolutely FREE
3.8 Where to find help for Ubuntu
3.9 Where to look for new programs
3.10 Where to look for style elements for your desktop
4 Repositories
4.1 How to add extra repositories
5 Ubuntu Updates
5.1 How to manually update Ubuntu
6 Add-On Applications
6.1 How to use Easy Ubuntu
6.2 How to install Automatix on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, and Xubuntu
6.3 How to install Clipboard Daemon for GNOME
6.4 How to install J2SE Runtime Environment (JRE) with Plug-in for Mozilla Firefox
6.5 How to install JRE v5.0 Update 8
6.6 How to install Flash Player (Macromedia Flash) Plug-in for Mozilla Firefox
6.7 How to install PDF Reader (Adobe Reader) with Plug-in for Mozilla Firefox
6.8 How to install Download Manager (Downloader for X)
6.9 How to install a password manager (Revelation)
6.10 How to install FTP Client (gFTP)
6.11 How to install IRC Client (XChat)
6.12 How to install File share utility (DC++)
6.13 How to install P2P BitTorrent Client (Azureus)
6.14 How to install P2P BitTorrent Client (Bittornado)
6.15 How to install P2P eMule Client (aMule)
6.16 How to install P2P Gnutella Client (FrostWire)
6.17 How to install Messenger (Skype)
6.18 How to install WinPopup (LinPopUp)
6.19 How to install Multimedia Codecs
6.20 How to install DVD playback capability
6.21 How to install Multimedia Player (xine-ui)
6.22 How to install Multimedia Player (VLC) with plug-in for Mozilla Firefox
6.23 How to install Multimedia Player (Mplayer) with plug-in for Mozilla Firefox
6.24 How to install Multimedia Player (Totem) with plug-in for Mozilla Firefox
6.25 How to install Multimedia Player (XMMS)
6.26 How to install Multimedia Player (amaroK)
6.27 How to install Multimedia Player (RealPlayer 10)
6.28 How to install Stream Directory Browser (streamtuner)
6.29 How to install Music Organizer (Cowbell)
6.30 How to install ID3 Tag Editor (EasyTAG)
6.31 How to install Video Editor (Kino)
6.32 How to install Audio Editor (Audacity)
6.33 How to install Music Manager and Player (Banshee)
6.34 How to install DVD Ripper (dvd::rip)
6.35 How to install DVD Ripper (AcidRip)
6.36 How to install CD Ripper (Goobox)
6.37 How to install Image Viewer (digiKam)
6.38 How to install Picasa image organizer
6.39 How to install Internet TV (DemocracyTV beta)
6.40 How to install Vector Graphics Editor (Inkscape)
6.41 How to install Opera web browser
6.42 How to install Email Client (Mozilla Thunderbird)
6.43 How to install Newsreader (Pan)
6.44 How to install RSS/RDF/Atom Newsreader (RSSOwl)
6.45 How to install Web Authoring System (Nvu)
6.46 How to install Web Development Environment (quanta plus)
6.47 How to install Project Management Application (Planner)
6.48 How to install jedit
6.49 How to install Accounting Application (GnuCash)
6.50 How to install Desktop Publishing Application (Scribus)
6.51 How to install Diagram Editor (Dia)
6.52 How to install Compiled HTML Help (CHM) Viewer (xCHM)
6.53 How to install CD/DVD Burning Application (GnomeBaker)
6.54 How to install CD/DVD Burning Application (K3b)
6.55 How to install Dialup PPP Client (GNOME PPP)
6.56 How to install Broadband ADSL/PPPoE Client (RP-PPPoE)
6.57 How to install Boot-Up Manager (BUM)
6.58 How to install Partition Editor (GParted)
6.59 How to install Firewall (Firestarter)
6.60 How to install network traffic analyzer (Ethereal)
6.61 How to install Vulnerability Scanner (Nessus)
6.62 How to install 7z Archiver ( .7z)
6.63 How to install RAR Archiver ( .rar )
6.64 How to install ACE expander ( .ace )
6.65 How to install Extra Fonts
6.66 How to install Chinese Input Method (SCIM)
6.67 How to install Desktop Applets (gDesklets)
6.68 How to install Basic Compilers (build-essential)
6.69 How to install .rpm to .deb Converter (Alien)
6.70 How to install Integrated Development Environment (Anjuta)
6.71 How to install C# Integrated Development Environment (MonoDevelop)
6.72 How to install Java Integrated Development Environment (Eclipse)
6.73 How to install 3D modeling tool (Blender 3d)
6.74 How to install game Tuxracer
6.75 How to install game Frozen-Bubble
6.76 How to install game Scorched3D
6.77 How to install real-time-strategy game (globulation 2 alpha21)
6.78 How to install virtual planetarium (Stellarium)
6.79 How to install Google Toolbar for Firefox
6.80 How to install Google Earth
6.81 How to install KDE Edutainment applications
6.82 How to install Internet Explorer + Flash 9
6.83 How to install Windows Applications in Linux (Wine)
6.84 How to install a Drop Down Terminal like in First Person Shooters (tilda)
6.85 How to install VMWare Player
6.86 How to install VMWare WorkStation
6.87 How to install LaTeX
6.88 How to install Kile integrated LaTeX environment
7 Other Desktop Environments
7.1 How to install KDE
7.2 How to install XFCE
7.3 How to install XFCE 4.4 preview versions (4.3.90.1)
7.4 How to install FluxBox
7.4.1 Make it start when you login thru GDM
7.4.2 Make it make the pretty sound on login
8 Eye Candy
8.1 How to install Xgl/Compiz (Nvidia)
8.2 How to install Xgl/Compiz (ATI)
8.3 How to install alternate boot splash screen
9 Commercial Applications
9.1 How to install Windows 9X/ME/2000/XP (Win4Lin)
9.2 How to install Windows Applications (CrossOver Office)
9.3 How to install Windows Games (Cedega)
10 User Administration
10.1 How to set/change/enable root user password
10.2 How to disable root user account
10.3 How to allow root user to login into GNOME
10.4 How to switch to root user in Console mode
10.5 How to add/edit/delete system users
10.6 How to add/edit/delete system groups
10.7 How to automatic login into GNOME (not secure)
10.8 How to allow more sudoers
10.9 How to use "sudo" without prompt for password (not secure)
10.10 How to explicitly destroy the "sudo" session
10.11 How to change files/folders permissions
10.12 How to change files/folders ownership
10.13 How to change files/folders group ownership
11 Hardware
11.1 Activate side-mouse-buttons in FireFox
11.2 Install & Configure IMWheel
11.3 How to install Graphics Driver (NVIDIA)
11.4 How to disable NVIDIA graphics logo on GNOME startup
11.5 How to install Graphics Driver (ATI)
11.6 How to install Graphics Driver (Intel)
11.7 How to Correct the Graphics Resolution (Intel)
11.8 How to detect CPU temperature, fan speeds and voltages (lm-sensors)
11.9 How to control fan speed (lm-sensors)
11.10 How to show nvidia GPU temperature (nvidia-settings)
11.11 How to monitor CPU, GPU temperatures, fan speeds and voltages (GKrellM)
11.12 How to identify Modem chipset
11.13 How to install Windows Wireless Drivers (Ndiswrapper)
11.14 How to enable WPA with Ndiswrapper driver
11.15 How to install Modem Driver (SmartLink)
11.16 How to configure PalmOS Devices
11.17 How to list partition tables
11.18 How to list filesystem disk space usage
11.19 How to list mounted devices
11.20 How to list PCI devices
11.21 How to list USB devices
11.22 How to speed up CD/DVD-ROM
11.23 How to mount/unmount CD/DVD-ROM manually, and show all hidden and associated files/folders
11.24 How to forcefully unmount CD/DVD-ROM manually
11.25 How to remount /etc/fstab without rebooting
11.26 How to install a Wacom tablet
11.27 How to enable Multicore Support
11.28 How to enable Large Widescreen Support
12 CD/DVD Burning
12.1 How to blank CD-RW/DVD-RW
12.2 How to burn files/folders into CD/DVD
12.3 How to burn Image (ISO) files into CD/DVD
12.4 How to duplicate CD/DVD
12.5 How to create Image (ISO) files from CD/DVD
12.6 How to create Image (ISO) files from folders
12.7 How to generate MD5 checksum files
12.8 How to check MD5 checksum of files
12.9 How to mount/unmount Image (ISO) files without burning
12.10 How to set/change the burn speed for CD/DVD Burner
12.11 How to enable burnproof for CD/DVD Burner
12.12 How to enable overburn for CD/DVD Burner
13 Networking
13.1 How to configure Google Talk
13.2 How to activate/deactivate network connections
13.3 How to configure network connections
13.4 How to configure dialup connections
13.5 How to configure broadband connections
13.6 How to change computer name
13.7 How to change computer descriptions
13.8 How to change computer Domain/Workgroup
13.9 How to assign Hostname to local machine with dynamic IP using free DynDNS service
13.10 How to share folders the easy way
13.11 How to browse network computers
13.12 How to access network folders without mounting
13.13 How to mount/unmount network folders manually, and allow all users to read
13.14 How to mount/unmount network folders manually, and allow all users to read/write
13.15 How to mount network folders on boot-up, and allow all users to read
13.16 How to mount network folders on boot-up, and allow all users to read/write
13.17 How to get ipw2200 and wpa to work
13.18 How to Configure and start PPTP tunnels (VPN)
13.19 How to Configure Ubuntu/Kubuntu with WPA using Network-Manager
14 Remote Login via XDMCP
14.1 What is XDMCP?
14.2 How to turn on the XDMCP feature
14.3 How to login from another PC running Ubuntu
15 Remote Desktop Sharing/Duplication via VNC
15.1 How to configure remote desktop (not secure)
15.2 How to connect into remote Ubuntu desktop
15.3 How to connect into remote Ubuntu desktop via Windows machine
15.4 How to connect into remote Ubuntu desktop via OSX
16 Remote Desktop Access via NX
16.1 How to install and configure NX server
16.2 Installing and configuring NX client software
17 Windows
17.1 How to mount/unmount Windows partitions (NTFS) manually, and allow all users to read only
17.2 How to mount/unmount Windows partitions (FAT) manually, and allow all users to read/write
17.3 How to mount Windows partitions (NTFS) on boot-up, and allow all users to read only
17.4 How to mount Windows partitions (FAT) on boot-up, and allow all users to read/write
17.5 How to mount Windows partitions (NTFS) on boot-up, and allow users read and write access
18 Security
18.1 What are the basic things I need to know about securing my Ubuntu
18.2 How to disable all interactive editing control for GRUB menu
18.3 How to disable history listing in Console mode
18.4 How to disable Ctrl+Alt+Del from restarting computer in Console mode
18.5 How to enable prompt before removal/overwritten of files/folders in Console mode
18.6 How to setup a LoJack system for your laptop
19 Boot menu
19.1 How to gain root user access without login
19.2 How to modify kernel boot-up arguments, to gain root user access
19.3 How to use Ubuntu Installation CD, to gain root user access
19.4 How to change root user/main user password if forgotten
19.5 How to change GRUB menu password if forgotten
19.6 How to restore GRUB menu after Windows installation
19.7 How to identify the name of the boot drive (hd0, hd1, hd2, etc)
19.8 How to add Windows entry into GRUB menu
19.9 How to boot into Windows installed on a seperate SATA drive
19.10 How to read Linux partitions (ext2, ext3) in Windows machine
20 Tips & Tricks
20.1 How to restart GNOME without rebooting computer
20.2 How to turn on Num Lock on GNOME startup
20.3 How to remap the Caps Lock key as another Control key
20.3.1 In the Console
20.3.2 In X Windows
20.4 How to run programs on startup when login into GNOME
20.5 How to speed-up your Ubuntu box
20.6 How to switch to Console mode in GNOME
20.7 How to disable Ctrl+Alt+Backspace from restarting X in GNOME
20.8 How to enable Ctrl+Alt+Del to open System Monitor in GNOME
20.9 How to refresh GNOME desktop
20.10 How to refresh GNOME panel
20.11 How to enable autosave in Gedit and disable creation of some_file~ files
20.12 How to show all hidden files/folders in Nautilus
20.13 How to browse files/folders as root user in Nautilus
20.14 How to change default file type "Open with" program
20.15 How to change preferred email client to Mozilla Thunderbird
20.16 How to open files as root user via right click
20.17 How to disable beep sound in Terminal mode
20.18 How to handle mss protocol in Mozilla Firefox
20.19 How to handle rtsp (realmedia) protocol in Mozilla Firefox
20.20 How to load Web site faster in Mozilla Firefox
20.21 How to disable beep sound for link find function in Mozilla Firefox
20.22 How to apt-get the easy way (Synaptic)
20.23 What packages do the extra repositories provide
20.24 How to install/uninstall .deb files
20.25 How to find out which version of a package I have installed
20.26 How to convert .rpm files to .deb files
20.27 How to compile .deb files from source
20.28 How to rename all files in directory at once
20.29 How to manipulate all image files in directory at once
20.30 How to set System-wide Environment Variables
20.31 How to save "man" outputs into files
20.32 How to hide GRUB menu on boot-up
20.33 How to change the timeout seconds for GRUB menu on boot-up
20.34 How to change default Operating System boot-up for GRUB menu
20.35 How to display Splash Image for GRUB menu on boot-up
20.36 How to convert Wallpaper to Splash Image for GRUB menu
20.37 How to display only one kernel on GRUB menu
20.38 How to temporary skip boot-up services
20.39 How to permanently disable/enable boot-up services
20.40 How to clean /tmp/ folder contents on shutdown
20.41 How to scroll up and down to view previous outputs in Console mode
20.42 How to find out which version of Ubuntu I am using
20.43 How to set up (automatic) background/wallpaper-changer application for GNOME
20.44 How to set up automatic background change (KDE)
20.45 How to add keyboard layouts for other languages
20.46 How to add keyboard layouts toggle for other languages (Xfce)
20.47 How to add the Keyboard (Layout) Indicator applet
20.48 How to type extended characters
20.49 How to set the Compose key to type special characters
20.50 How to install ubuntu-title font used in Ubuntu logo
20.51 How to associate Adobe Reader with files in Nautilus
20.52 How to print from Adobe Reader
20.53 How to pull apart and combine pdf files
20.54 How to remove jedit when Synaptic package manager fails after install
21 Servers
21.1 AntiVirus Server
21.1.1 How to install ClamAV AntiVirus Server
21.1.2 How to manually update virus databases
21.1.3 How to manually scan files/folders for viruses
21.1.4 How to automatically scan files/folders for viruses
21.2 Print Server (cupsd)
21.2.1 How to install cupsd
21.2.2 How to add a printer
21.2.3 How to print on remote Ubuntu machine from another Ubuntu machine
21.2.4 How to print on remote Ubuntu machine from a Windows machine
21.3 Samba Server
21.3.1 How to install Samba Server for files/folders sharing service
21.3.2 How to add/edit/delete network users
21.3.3 How to share home folders with read only permission (Authentication=Yes)
21.3.4 How to share home folders with read/write permissions (Authentication=Yes)
21.3.5 How to share group folders with read only permission (Authentication=Yes)
21.3.6 How to share group folders with read/write permissions (Authentication=Yes)
21.3.7 How to share public folders with read only permission (Authentication=Yes)
21.3.8 How to share public folders with read/write permissions (Authentication=Yes)
21.3.9 How to share public folders with read only permission (Authentication=No)
21.3.10 How to share public folders with read/write permissions (Authentication=No)
21.3.11 How to print on remote Ubuntu machine via samba
21.4 SSH Server
21.4.1 How to install SSH Server for remote administration service
21.4.2 How to SSH into remote Ubuntu machine
21.4.3 How to use key based SSH authentication
21.4.4 How to copy files/folders from remote Ubuntu machine into local machine (scp)
21.4.5 How to copy files/folders from local machine into remote Ubuntu machine (scp)
21.4.6 How to copy files/folders from remote Ubuntu machine into local machine (rsync)
21.4.7 How to copy files/folders from local machine into remote Ubuntu machine (rsync)
21.4.8 How to mount remote folders into local Ubuntu machine (sshfs)
21.4.9 How to SSH into remote Ubuntu machine via Windows machine
21.4.10 How to copy files/folders from/into remote Ubuntu machine via Windows machine
21.4.11 How to limit the user accounts that can connect through ssh remotely
21.5 DHCP Server
21.5.1 How to install DHCP Server for automatic IP addresses assignment
21.6 Database Server
21.6.1 How to install MYSQL Database Server
21.6.2 How to install MYSQL Administrator
21.6.3 How to install Oracle Database XE
21.7 Apache HTTP Server
21.7.1 How to install Apache HTTP Server for HTTP (Web) Server service
21.7.2 How to install PHP for Apache HTTP Server
21.7.2.1 How to install PHP4
21.7.2.2 How to install PHP5
21.7.3 How to install MYSQL for Apache HTTP Server
21.7.4 How to map URLs to folders outside /var/www/
21.7.5 How to change the default port number for Apache HTTP Server
21.7.6 How to parse RSS into PHP for Apache HTTP Server
21.8 FTP Server
21.8.1 How to install FTP Server for File Transfer service
21.8.2 How to configure FTP user to be "jailed" (chrooted) into their home directory
21.8.3 How to configure FTP Server to allow anonymous FTP user to read only
21.8.4 How to configure FTP Server to allow anonymous FTP user to read/write
21.8.5 How to map anonymous FTP user to folders outside /home/ftp/
21.8.6 How to change the default port number for FTP Server
21.8.7 How to ftp into remote Ubuntu machine via Windows machine
21.9 Streaming Media Server
21.9.1 How to install GNUMP3d for Streaming Media Server service
21.9.2 How to change the default directory containing multimedia files for GNUMP3d
21.9.3 How to change the default port number for GNUMP3d
21.10 Image Gallery Server
21.10.1 Gallery1
21.10.1.1 How to install Gallery1 for Image Gallery Server service
21.10.1.2 How to configure Gallery1 to be accessible via Internet (Hostname or fix IP) or LAN (fix IP)
21.10.1.3 How to configure Gallery1 to be accessible via LAN (dynamic IP)
21.10.1.4 How to backup/restore Gallery1 data
21.10.2 Gallery2
21.10.2.1 How to install Gallery2
21.10.2.2 How to configure Gallery2
22 Troubleshooting
22.1 Configuring network interfaces... (taking too long to load)
22.2 Synchronizing clock to ntp.ubuntulinux.org... (taking too long to load)
22.3 How to disable system time/date from being reset to UTC (GMT)
22.4 How to configure sound to work properly in GNOME
22.5 How to forcefully empty Trash in GNOME
22.6 How to remove duplicate menu/menu items in GNOME
22.7 How to refresh Places menu in GNOME (if mounts to /media/ in /etc/fstab does not show up)
22.8 How to consume static (not dhcp) wireless LAN (WLAN) connection (KDE)
22.9 How to get 1400x1050 resolution working
23 Upgrading Ubuntu
23.1 How to upgrade from Hoary Hedgehog -> Breezy Badger -> Dapper Drake
23.2 How to upgrade from Dapper Drake to Edgy Eft (experimental)
24 Removed Topics






[edit]General Notes



This is an Unofficial Ubuntu 6.06 (Dapper Drake) Starter Guide. It is not associated with Ubuntu and Canonical Ltd.
This guide can be discussed at the official UbuntuGuide.org Forum at ubuntuforums.org. Stop by and join the discussion.
This guide is tested on a full installation of the Ubuntu 6.06 x86 Install CD (Dapper Drake).
If you see a bluish box, this means you have to execute the commands in Terminal mode (Applications -> System Tools -> Terminal) or use the content of that box as mentioned in some other instructions.
To reduce typo mistakes, copy and paste the commands into the Terminal (right click on the commands -> "Copy" or "Paste". You can also use Ctrl+C to copy and Shift+Insert to paste it, or just highlight to copy and middle click to paste).
sudo or gksudo means superuser do. sudo will prompt for "Password:". Please specify your user password.
If you want more information about any command, simply look at the manual page for it using the man command. For example, man sudo will display the manual page for the sudo command.
If you are tired of typing apt-get all the time, Read #How to apt-get the easy way (Synaptic).
apt-get and wget require an Internet connection to install/update/download programs.
To download a file, right click on the link -> Select "Save Link As..." -> Make sure file name and extension are correct
If you wish to help translate Ubuntu to your native language or to help Ubuntu otherwise visit https://launchpad.net/
May the "humanity to others" spirit be with you always...



If you are using Kubuntu you don't need to install gedit anymore, because now there's a symbolic link from gedit to kate, so you can use all the commands below with no problems. By the way, if you want to use gedit as your editor, do:
sudo apt-get install gedit
If the "gedit" command (symbolic link) is not working, you could also create it:
sudo ln -s /usr/bin/kate /usr/bin/gedit
If you are using 64-bit version replace any "i386" with "amd64"
[edit]Getting Started
[edit]What is Ubuntu
http://www.ubuntu.com/ubuntu
[edit]What is new in Ubuntu 6.06 Dapper Drake
6.06 Release Notes
Official Ubuntu 6.06 LTS Announcement
[edit]Where to view Ubuntu screenshots / screencast
http://shots.osdir.com/slideshows/slidesho....06+screenshots
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=arti...m=481&num=1
Videos
http://osvids.com/files/page3-1034-pop.html
http://osvids.com/files/page3-1035-pop.html
http://osvids.com/files/page3-1036-pop.html
[edit]Where to view Kubuntu screenshots / screencast
http://shots.osdir.com/slideshows/slidesho....06+screenshots
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=arti...m=320&num=1
http://www.debianadmin.com/kubuntu-606-lts...creenshots.html
Videos
http://osvids.com/files/page3-108-pop.html

[edit]Where to find a list of all the programs and libraries that come with Ubuntu
Result of dpkg -l: Here
http://packages.ubuntu.com/dapper
http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=ubuntu
[edit]Where to download Ubuntu
http://releases.ubuntu.com/6.06/
[edit]Where to order Ubuntu CDs absolutely FREE
https://shipit.ubuntu.com
Please note that CDs may take four to six weeks to be delivered. You are encouraged to copy, modify, and redistribute the disks as much as possible.

[edit]Where to find help for Ubuntu
See: System -> Help -> System Documentation
Official Documentation website
Official User Documentation (wiki)
Ubuntu Document Storage Facility
Mailing Lists
Web Forums
IRC Channel
Simple Ubuntu Tutorials
[edit]Where to look for new programs
http://gnomefiles.org/
http://www.kde-apps.org/
http://freshmeat.net
http://sourceforge.net/
[edit]Where to look for style elements for your desktop
http://www.gnome-look.org/
http://www.kde-look.org/
http://art.gnome.org/