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Debian-based operating systems (such as Ubuntu or gNewSense) derive the majority of their functionality from the main Debian code base and are thus likely to be largely compatible with it. For example, it's often possible for an Ubuntu .deb file to be installed on a Debian system with no changes.

Debian-based operating systems (such as Ubuntu or gNewSense) derive the majority of their functionality from the main Debian code base and are thus likely to be largely compatible with it. For example, it's often possible for an Ubuntu .deb file to be installed on a Debian system with no changes.

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Ubuntu old upgrade 8.04 -> 12.04

Moved to superuser.com I have a computer running the old Ubuntu 8.04 LTS. As well as 8.04, the next LTS version, 10.04 is also no longer supported. There is no published path of direct upgrade from 8.04 -> 12.04. There is published a path from 8.04…
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Why does postinst script not execute commands while installing a debian package through Ubuntu software centre?

I have created a debian package and added the following code in the postinst script: path="$HOME/sample" echo "$path" if [ -d "$path" ] then rm -rf "$path" echo 'File deleted successfully :)' fi so that if the path is present, it would delete it…
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I would like to download only the changelog file of debian package

In debian/ubuntu systems is there any way to download only the changelog file of certian debian package e.g. apt-get download-changelog ls It needs to download the changelog file of the ls package
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not enough disk space in parrot-os 5.3

error image I've tried remounting my USB flash drive and tried with two different USB flash drives but no use this issue caused for parrot-os 5.3 I have tried architect version also but it had the same issue so please any one help with the issue
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Bash - PaperMC install script

I was trying to make a script which automates the process of setting up a Minecraft Java Edition server ( PaperMC platform ) The script should be able to retrieve the latest server version through the PaperMC's JSON API. Also, the installation…
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How many files are in a normal Linux distribution?

I searched but can't seem to find the answer anywhere... For example, in a recent Debian distribution I typed the "ls -R > filelist.txt" command and the total output was over a half a million lines in the text file... Is this right? It was not my…
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native boot of a windows subsystem linux distro, as a standard distro at bootup of windows 10

Is it possible to boot the Wlinux (a windows linux subsystem distro) filesystem natively instead from the windows bootmanager (or refind grub etc)? Like a dual boot system, but be able to either boot in at start, or access the linux system via…
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Citadel Mail Server Rejecting SMTP clients

I setup a Citadel Mail Server on a RPI 3B+. I have DNS setup, port forwarding, and port open on firewall. When I enter through the webmail portal, I can send and receive mail just fine. The issue that I am having is with mail clients. I can use IMAP…
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Installing TeamViewer 13 on Debian requires many dependencies

I'm trying to install TeamViewer by going to their website and downloading the latest version. However, when I open a terminal, navigate to the folder, and enter sudo dpkg -i teamviewer_13.0.6634_amd64.deb I get a message that certain…
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Does Debian system uses FreeBSD kernel and Redhat system uses GNU kernel?

Is it true that the Debian system uses FreeBSD kernel and the Redhat system uses GNU kernel. Does it make any difference to use Free BSD kernel or GNU kernel?
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Need Debian 3.1 full iso

Can anyone tell me where I can get the FULL CD/DVD iso for Debian 3.1r4? It is not at Debian's website. The website only has other versions which are not what I need. Alternatively, is there a version of Ubuntu that is based on Debian 3.1r4? Thanks…
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