7 FAQ tagged "open terminal"
Viewing 1-7 of 7 FAQ -- Linux Gnome: Add Open Terminal Here / Open Shell Prompt Here Right Click Menu To a File Manager
Question: How do I open a shell prompt or gnome-terminal at the current location while browsing directories and files via nautilus file manager? I’d like to see Open Terminal / Prompt here option added to my right click menu. How do I open command prompt in a single selected directory or otherwise in current directory?
- Thunderbird Move Mail / Settings From Desktop Computer To Laptop
Q. How do I move my Thunderbird email client settings from Debian Linux desktop to a new Ubuntu Linux laptop? I’ve installed Thunderbird on Ubuntu Linux but not able to find any import or export option. How do I move settings?
- Ubuntu Linux Install GDesklets GNOME Program
Q. How do I install GDesklets GNOME program under Ubuntu Linux to enhance my desktop?
- Linux: Resetting a user’s password
Q. How do I reset a user’s password under any Linux distribution from command prompt?
A. To reset a user’s password, use passwd command. You have to change it to a different password.
Login as the root user
Open terminal or shell prompt
Type the following command:
# passwd username
For example, reset a tom’s password, enter:
# passwd tom
Type a [...] - Ubuntu Linux: Upgrade Linux Kernel
Q. How do I upgrade my Linux kernel version under Ubuntu Linux 7.04 / 7.10?
A. You can use any one of the following method:
(a) Command Line Tools - apt-get
(b) GUI tool
apt-get command - Upgrade Linux Kernel
Open terminal and type the following commands:
$ sudo apt-get update
Now search kernel version:
$ apt-cache search kernel-image
Now install kernel by [...] - Howto install thunderbird-2.0.0.0.tar.gz in Linux
Q. I would like to install latest and greatest Mozilla thunderbird mail client under Linux.
How do I download and install the same to read emails?
A. Mozilla’s Thunderbird 2 email application is more powerful than ever. Thunderbird 2 features many new enhancements to help you better manage your unruly inbox, and stay informed. Thunderbird 2 [...] - How do I update Ubuntu Linux softwares?
Q. I have latest version of Ubuntu Linux. How do I update Ubuntu Linux for security and application fix or upgrades?
A. Ubuntu Linux can be upgraded using GUI tools or using traditional command line tools.
Using apt-get command line tool
apt-get is the command-line tool for handling packages. You can use following command options:
=> apt-get update [...]
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