Ubuntu FAQs

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Here are some FAQs about Ubuntu and Rose Laptops.

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[edit] How can I get my forward and back buttons on my IAIT-Issued mouse working?

As root, edit /etc/X11/xorg.conf. Find the Configured Mouse InputDevice Section, and change the Protocol from "ImPS/2" to "ExplorerPS/2". Add a ButtonMapping option line so it looks similar to the following:

File: /etc/X11/xorg.conf (section)
Section "InputDevice"
    Identifier      "Configured Mouse"
    Driver          "mouse"
    Option          "CorePointer"
    Option          "Device"        "/dev/input/mice"
    Option          "Protocol"      "ExplorerPS/2"
    Option          "ButtonMapping" "1 2 3 6 7"
    Option          "ZAxisMapping"  "4 5"
    Option          "Emulate3Buttons"  "true"
EndSection

Restart X11 or reboot to have the changes take effect.

[edit] My Gnome fonts are huge! How do I get them back to normal?

This often happens after installing the binary Nvidia drivers on Junior laptops. This is a known bug. To fix it edit /etc/X11/xorg.conf as root.

Find the line that reads Section "Device" and add the following option to the section:

File: /etc/X11/xorg.conf (section)
Option "UseEdidDpi" "False"

[edit] How do I play mp3s?

Install the ubuntu-restricted-extras package using the Synaptic Package Manager or with the following command:

$ sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras

[edit] How do I install Adobe Flash?

In a terminal, execute:

$ sudo apt-get install flashplugin-nonfree

[edit] How do I connect to my Bluetooth mouse/keyboard?

Note: The following instructions are not compatible with 8.04 Hardy Heron as the hidd utility has been removed.

First, if you have an nw8440 laptop you’ll need to install the HP-provided Bluetooth drivers under Windows — they enable the Bluetooth chip. If Bluetooth is already working there should be a Bluetooth icon in the panel (upper right).

To connect to your device, hit the "connect" button on it and run the following in a terminal:

$ sudo hidd --search

It should work like this: 

username@computername:~$ sudo hidd --search
[sudo] password for username:
Searching ...
       Connecting to device 09:77:69:6B:EE:F6

[edit] What about my Wiimote?

See this guide.

[edit] What if my question isn’t answered here?

Try searching this wiki to see if there is a page about your issue. If you can't find one, feel free to contact anyone from the LUG.

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