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What version of Ubuntu will work on it......Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:35:30 -0400https://pop.com.sg/how-to-install-ubuntu-server-to-a-iscsi-drive-using-ibft.htmlhttps://pop.com.sg/how-to-install-ubuntu-server-to-a-iscsi-drive-using-ibft.htmlWe have to install Ubuntu Server 16.04 on iSCSI Drives and boot from them, because we have no local storage. We have configured the iSCSI capable Network Controllers to log in into the iSCSI Target......Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:30:09 -0400https://pop.com.sg/changing-the-brightness-on-the-lenovo-t410.htmlhttps://pop.com.sg/changing-the-brightness-on-the-lenovo-t410.htmlI can't change the brightness on my lenovo T410 laptop. I tried changing it from the system settings and using fn+Home, but both didn't work....Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:07:22 -0400https://pop.com.sg/pkill-inside-the-cron-script-kills-next-commands.htmlhttps://pop.com.sg/pkill-inside-the-cron-script-kills-next-commands.htmlI have a hash.sh file which runs as cron job. 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I am running a build light server and the now when I plug in the build light, it flashes every 10 seconds and my program can't access it (ha......Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:12:57 -0400https://pop.com.sg/versions-of-libgcc-s1-and-gcc-base-vs-default-gcc-version-in-20-04-lts.htmlhttps://pop.com.sg/versions-of-libgcc-s1-and-gcc-base-vs-default-gcc-version-in-20-04-lts.htmlUbuntu 20.04 LTS (at least the core docker image) is distributed with libgcc-s1 and gcc-10-base version 10.3.0(-1ubuntu1~20.04), see, e.g., the manifest at https://partner-images.canonical.com/core......Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:12:49 -0400https://pop.com.sg/how-can-i-install-dev-c-in-ubuntu-16-04.htmlhttps://pop.com.sg/how-can-i-install-dev-c-in-ubuntu-16-04.htmlI want to use Dev C++ in Ubuntu. Is it available in Ubuntu? If yes, please tell me how I can install it with terminal (by command-line)?...Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:12:12 -0400https://pop.com.sg/unable-to-configure-usb-modem-for-3g-wifi-dongle-in-ubuntu-desktop-14-.htmlhttps://pop.com.sg/unable-to-configure-usb-modem-for-3g-wifi-dongle-in-ubuntu-desktop-14-.htmlI have recently installed Ubuntu Desktop 14.04.3 LTS. I wish to configure and use a Tata Photon Max Wifi Dongle as my internet connection. When I plug it into my brand new system, it does not get l......Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:12:10 -0400https://pop.com.sg/how-to-get-rid-of-installed-exe-files.htmlhttps://pop.com.sg/how-to-get-rid-of-installed-exe-files.htmlHow do I get rid of any .exe files installed through Wine for example? Is there some general rule or way where are .exe software stored and I can just click and get rid off them?...Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:38:04 -0400https://pop.com.sg/how-do-i-propose-my-project-to-be-part-of-debian-too.htmlhttps://pop.com.sg/how-do-i-propose-my-project-to-be-part-of-debian-too.htmlI have a new project hosted at launchpad.net. My project can be useful for both: Ubuntu and Debian. However, I can't find a documentation to start host my project at launchpad.net and get my package ...Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:26:18 -0400https://pop.com.sg/mysql-native-password-not-loaded.htmlhttps://pop.com.sg/mysql-native-password-not-loaded.htmlI have Ubuntu 18.04 and I get the error when trying to enter mysql from terminal: plugin mysql_native_password not loaded. 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Any ideas on h......Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:51:14 -0400https://pop.com.sg/what-is-wrong-with-my-attempted-setting-up-of-tightvnc-as-a-service.htmlhttps://pop.com.sg/what-is-wrong-with-my-attempted-setting-up-of-tightvnc-as-a-service.htmlI have TightVNC installed and working on my Ubuntu 18.4 virtual server, following this guide. It says to use nano and create a 'unit' file called /etc/systemd/system/vncserver@.service. It then spe......Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:45:36 -0400https://pop.com.sg/black-screen-on-login.htmlhttps://pop.com.sg/black-screen-on-login.htmlI have serached around, but no fix could help me. 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