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How to change theme in Ubuntu 16.04/17.10

I am unable to find an option to change themes in Ubuntu Linux. How do I install or change themes in Ubuntu 16.04/17.10 Linux?
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How to add network bridge with nmcli (NetworkManager) on Linux

January 28, 2018January 28, 2018in CentOS, Debian / Ubuntu, Linux, Networking, Suse, Ubuntu Linux last updated January 28, 2018

I am using Debian Linux 9 “stretch” on the desktop. I would like to create network bridge with NetworkManager. But, I am unable to find the option to add br0. How can I create or add network bridge with nmcli for NetworkManager on Linux?
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How to use KVM cloud images on Ubuntu Linux

December 7, 2017February 5, 2018in Linux KVM, Ubuntu Linux last updated February 5, 2018

How do I download and use a cloud image with kvm running on an Ubuntu Linux server? How do I create create a virtual machine without the need of a complete installation on an Ubuntu Linux 16.04 LTS server? How can I use KVM cloud image on Ubuntu?

How to Install and Configure latest version of Ansible on Ubuntu Linux

October 21, 2017October 21, 2017in Debian / Ubuntu, Linux, Ubuntu Linux last updated October 21, 2017

I am a new Ubuntu Linux user. How do I install Ansible on a Ubuntu Linux 16.04 LTS or 17.10 desktop control machine?

How to install curl command on a Ubuntu Linux

October 20, 2017in Linux, Package Management, Ubuntu Linux last updated October 20, 2017

I am a new Ubuntu Linux user. I switched from Apple MacOS/Macbook and I trying to run the curl command from a shell script but getting the following error:
bash: curl: command not found
How do I fix this on a Ubuntu Linux version 17.10/16.04 LTS?

How to install the latest/stable version of Linux kernel on Ubuntu Linux using apt-get

July 22, 2017July 23, 2017in Linux, Ubuntu Linux last updated July 23, 2017

I read your tutorial about compiling a stable version of the Linux kernel on a Ubuntu/Debian Linux. I wanted to install the same using apt-get command. How can I install the latest (mainline) Linux kernel on Ubuntu Linux?

How to change root password in Ubuntu Linux

July 13, 2017January 9, 2018in Linux, Ubuntu Linux last updated January 9, 2018

I am a new Ubuntu Linux server admin. How can I change root password in Ubuntu Linux server using the bash shell over ssh based session?

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