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Questions tagged [kubuntu]

KDE-based Ubuntu variant

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Kubuntu is an officially recognized derivative of that uses as its desktop environment.

This tag is for questions specific to Kubuntu. For questions applicable to Ubuntu using other desktop environments, or KDE on other distributions, use or respectively.

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python3-pip installed but pip3 command not found?

I am testing a Python3 program in several computers. To do that, I need to install a library of Python with pip3. So first, I was installing python3-pip in each computer (everyone is running Kubuntu OS). Everything was OK, and then I installed the…
forvas
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How can I make mdadm auto-assemble RAID after each boot?

I successfully created a RAID (mirroring) by utilizing mdadm. However, I must run the following commands after each boot: mdadm --stop --scan // to stop /dev/md127 - I don't know where the number 127 even comes from mdadm --assemble --scan // to…
Alexander Abramovich
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bluetoothctl: list connected devices?

I'm trying to get a list of connected Bluetooth devices via the command line on Kubuntu. When I launch bluetoothctl, it defaults to the latest connected device, and I need to disconnect it to display the other one. Is there a way to list the…
Tiwenty
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How to remove the Ubuntu Gnome desktop after making the switch to KDE?

This is the opposite of this question. Basically I've been using Ubuntu for a while but decided to give KDE a shot so I went through the process of getting the latest KDE installed. I'm very impressed with KDE and the Kwin window manager seems like…
codeLes
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How do I associate magnet links with Ktorrent in Firefox?

I'm on Kubuntu, Firefox 3.5.
agentofuser
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Chrome doesn't remember browser sessions after restart

When I restart my computer and open Chrome again, my tabs from my previous session are reopened. However, most websites (Gmail, GitHub, Twitter/Tweetdeck, StackExchange) ask me to login again. I'm using different user profiles and I've the same…
Stephan Vierkant
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How can I change the screen position of krunner in KDE Plasma 5.x?

I have just updated to Kubuntu 15.04 and can't find out how to change the position of krunner (the little search window that appears when I press Alt+F2) so that it appears in the center of the screen instead of at the top. Is this still possible?…
Jannik Jochem
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Should I set my BIOS to local time or UTC?

I'm about to install a new system and just noticed that the BIOS time is set to UTC time. Should I set it to local time? What consequences does it have to leave it as is, or set it to local time? The OS I'll be installing is Kubuntu 11.04.
Lekensteyn
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How to make emacs truly full screen on start up?

I want emacs to be truly maximized on start up. There are solutions to the problem that just make the emacs window width of the screen. That's not enough for me. I want the emacs window to be docked to the right upper corner of the screen, so that…
Adobe
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How do I remove KDE from Ubuntu if I decide not to stick with it?

I installed kubuntu-kde4-desktop package on my Ubuntu 9.04 install to give KDE a fair shake since I've always wanted to try it. I'm not done with it yet, but if I decide I want to go back to my tried and true favorite Gnome setup how do I go about…
codeLes
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How do I move a KDE plasma panel, from commandline/scripts?

I Have a script that change my desktop layout using xrandr, but I also want to move my Panel. So far I played round with kwinscripts, using qdbus org.kde.plasmashell /PlasmaShell org.kde.PlasmaShell.showInteractiveConsole If i move it using the…
Puggan Se
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Kubuntu - Are there 'workspaces' in Kubuntu and how can I switch between them with shortcuts?

I used Ubuntu before and now I migrated to Kubuntu. And I'd like to know if there are 'workspaces' in Kubuntu and how I can switch between them with shortcuts.
CDT
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Kubuntu to Ubuntu

Is there a way to switch from Kubuntu to Ubuntu? I tried to search with add /remove and on net but always get Ubuntu to Kubuntu not otherway around.
Elitmiar
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Nothing seems to account for 5GB of memory that is missing under Linux

I have Kubuntu 16.04 and am using ZFS for a big data partition (RAIDZ1) I am missing 5GB of ram and can't find out where it did go. And NO IT'S NOT CACHE According to all tools I could come up with I currently have the following stats: Actively…
Torge
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default mime type program is inconsistent between system and the mozilla firefox/thunderbird?

In kubuntu ,the default programs associated with mime types in mozilla products are completely different from the system-wide setting or user setting. For example, firefox/thunderbird will always use krita to open pdf, but for all other programs…
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