Default use of Calibre

Hi one and all, I have been using Calibre, an excellent piece of software, for quite a while on both Windows 10 and Ubuntu. The latest version of Calibre, 5.12.0, opens as default application on virtually all applications on Ubuntu 20. As example, I downloaded a .brd file, a type of cad file, and when I click on it, Calibre tries to open it. It also tries to open .flac files etc I could of course go into the system settings and remove all calibre entries except those for epub, mobi etc which...
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Killing frozen applications in Ubuntu 20.04

In this article, I will show you 3 different ways of killing frozen applications on an Ubuntu 20.04 system using GUI as well as the command line.
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Living up to our promise of ubuntu

South Africa needs active citizens and real change starts in the home, with conversations about social justice The post Living up to our promise of ubuntu appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
Tags: Activism, Education, Children, Opinion, Sexism, Living Wage, Poverty, Racism, Unemployment, South Africa, Job losses, Violence, Inequality, Food Security, Ubuntu, Civil Society

How To Install Ubuntu 20.04 (Video + Screenshots)

If you’re making the transition from Mac or Windows over to Linux, the method of flashing Ubuntu to your USB and installing Linux onto your computer can make or break your entire experience. Today, I’m going to go through the steps so that you can successfully install Ubuntu on your PC.
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Completely uninstall MySQL-server in Ubuntu 20.04

Many times we face issues while starting the MYSQL server or on installation on Linux System. There may be a couple of reasons for this issue. Sometimes configuration file already exists in the system and is not removed properly. In that case, we have to discard the MYSQL package and configuration file and reinstall it again.
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How to Use GDB to Debug Programs in Ubuntu 20.04

GNU Debugger (GDB) is an open-source debugger for GNU Systems. The debugger is portable and can be used for multiple languages as C/C++ and Fortran. In this article, we explore how to debug C programs using GDB in Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa).
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What is PPA Purge? How to Use it in Ubuntu and other Debian-based Distributions?

PPA Purge is handy command line utility for disabling a PPA and remove or downgrade the package installed with it.
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Parallels 16 for M1 Macs Gets Technical Preview 2 Update With New Features

Back in December, Parallels released a Parallels Desktop 16 for M1 Macs Technical Preview Program, which is designed to allow Parallels to run Windows on ‌M1‌ Macs. Parallels today released a second Technical Preview, introducing new features and various improvements to the software for a better usage experience. The update adds support for suspending and resuming a virtual machine, improves stability, and more, with the full feature list below.New features - Added support for suspending and...
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How to Work with Tables (Select, Update, Delete, Create Table, Alter Table, Drop Table) in MySQL

MySQL is one of the most commonly used relational database management system (DBMS). It allows you to work very efficiently with large bulks of data. Therefore, today we will learn to work with tables in MySQL and MariaDB in Ubuntu 20.04.
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How to Reset Forgotten Root Password in Ubuntu 20.04

In this article, I will show you how to reset the root password on an Ubuntu 20.04 system by modifying the Grub boot loader configuration and booting Ubuntu into a rescue mode.
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Creeped-out dev spins up an Ubuntu VM on Azure only to be immediately approached by a Canonical sales rep

I always feel like somebody's watching me An Azure customer has expressed outrage after finding himself on the receiving end of an unexpected LinkedIn message from Ubuntu last night.…
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Dev creeped out after spinning up Ubuntu VM on Azure, immediately approached by a Canonical sales rep

I always feel like somebody's watching me An Azure customer was outraged after finding himself on the receiving end of an unexpected LinkedIn message from Ubuntu maker Canonical last night.…
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Dev creeped out after spinning up Ubuntu VM on Azure, was immediately approached by a Canonical sales rep

I always feel like somebody's watching me An Azure customer was outraged after finding himself on the receiving end of an unexpected LinkedIn message from Ubuntu maker Canonical last night.…
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Dev creeped out after he fired up Ubuntu VM on Azure, was immediately approached by Canonical sales rep

I always feel like somebody's watching me An Azure customer was outraged after finding himself on the receiving end of an unexpected LinkedIn message from Ubuntu maker Canonical last night.…
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How to Add Fingerprint Login in Ubuntu and Other Linux Distributions

Got a laptop with fingerprint reader? Here’s how to enable fingerprint login on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions.
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How to Enable HTTP/2 with Apache in Ubuntu

In this guide you are going to learn how to enable HTTP/2 with Apache. This setup is tested on a Google cloud compute engine instance with Ubuntu 20.20 OS and Apache 2.4.41.
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Linux Weekly Roundup: Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS, Solus 4.2, and More

Here's this week's DebugPoint.com weekly roundup (ending Feb 7, 2021) series, filtered for you from the Linux and the open-source world on application updates, new releases, distribution updates, major news, and upcoming highlights. Have a look.
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Install Conky Manager on Ubuntu 20.04

Conky is a very efficient system monitoring software that is used to display information regarding your system’s activities and performance. However, if we talk about the interface to configure this system monitor, then there is much room for improvements. Nevertheless, Conky Manager is there to resolve this issue.
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DRM again

I have Ubuntu 20.10 where I have installed: Calibre 5.10.1 DeDRM Plugin 7.0.3 from GitHub Still it won't work ... This book is locked by DRM How can this be fixed?
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How to Install WordPress with LEMP on Ubuntu 20.04

WordPress is a free, open-source, and most popular content management system that allows you to create a blog on the Internet. It powers more than a third of websites including 33% of the top 10 million websites. WordPress comes with powerful features, beautiful designs and gives you the freedom to build anything you want.
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Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS Released with Linux Kernel 5.8 from Ubuntu 20.10, Download Now

Canonical released today the Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS point release to its long-term supported Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) operating system series with new kernel and graphics stacks.
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Oh, Wow! Ubuntu is Working on a Modern New Installer With Built-in Repair Option

Not a fan of the decade old Ubuntu installer? With Ubuntu 21.10, you should see a modern new installer built with Flutter.
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Ubuntu getting a new installer, desktop lead to leave Canonical

Two big bits of news from Canonical and Ubuntu to cover today and both about the future of the Linux distribution.
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Ubuntu Core 20 adds secure boot and startup service

Canonical has released Ubuntu Core 20, an embedded variant of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, adding secure boot and full disk encryption. There is also a Smart Start service to help launch Ubuntu Core based products. Canonical announced the release of Ubuntu Core 20, its minimalist, containerized version of Ubuntu Linux for IoT devices and embedded systems. […]
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How to install and setup Jellyfin in Ubuntu

Jelly is a free and open-source multimedia application to manage and stream your movies and songs over the internet. If you love watching movies like me and always traveling with a smartphone having low storage space limits you with the number of movies you can watch. Join me to setup Jellyfin on my system.
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Pop!_OS vs Ubuntu Linux

Pop!_OS and Ubuntu are both popular Linux distributions, each of which has their pros and cons, differences, and similarities to the other. In this guide, we'll be comparing the two distributions across a few key areas and giving a brief review of both distros. Read on to learn more about Pop!_OS and Ubuntu, and how they compare. By the end of this article, you'll be armed with enough information to choose the best distro for your needs.
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Should Ubuntu Adopt KDE Plasma as Default Desktop? Opinion and Analysis

With the recent GNOME 40 design change and Ubuntu decides to follow the “wait-and-watch” principle for its adaptation, we analyze whether Ubuntu should adopt KDE Plasma as its Default Desktop, saying goodbye to GNOME.
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New Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities Patched in All Supported Ubuntu Releases

A bunch of new Linux kernel vulnerabilities were patched today in all supported Ubuntu releases, along with a regression introduced by a kernel update in October 2020.
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Looks Like Ubuntu 21.04 (Hirsute Hippo) May Ship with Wayland by Default

The Ubuntu Desktop team announced today that the upcoming Ubuntu 21.04 (Hirsute Hippo) operating system may ship with the Wayland display server by default.
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How to Install Blender 3D in Ubuntu 20.04

Blender 3D is a professional open-source 3D graphics and animation software. It has a rich feature set like animations, visual effects, 3D modeling, and motion graphics.
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