How to import PPA repository keys to Ubuntu

Sometime, one needs to add additional software repositories to the exisiting Ubuntu installion. I recently had to add “cinnamon” reposity to Ubuntu from the launchpad. Everthing worked well excet the software packages from the cinnamon repository did not get listed in the Ubuntu software list. It showed an error message that the key is not found. If you are not a techie or a geek then adding the key...

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Enable Arrow tool in Gimp in Ubuntu

I use GIMP frequently to edit images from my phone and camera. I do not use Photoshop for two reasons 1) I use Linux and there is no native port for Photoshop in Linux. Though I can use it through WINE, I prefer not to do so. 2) GIMP is free and Photoshop is a paid software. Though Photoshop comes with advanced features, I prefer to go with GIMP. Sadly GIMP does not come with the “Arrow brush”. This...

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Enable VirtualBox USB support in Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal Quetzal

The next big version of Ubuntu is now out. I downloaded the image file and made my 4 GB pendive bootable with the help of Image Writer. I am impressed with the overall look and feel of the new Ubuntu. I erased Windows 7 and used the complete hard disk for Ubuntu. But, the problem is I cannot use Itunes to sync application in and out from my Iphone in Ubuntu. Itunes simply does not work in WINE software...

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NEC TOKIN OE907 Problem: Toshiba Satellite L300 random shutdown when plugged in AC power.

NEC TOKIN OE907 Problem: Toshiba Satellite L300 random shutdown when plugged in AC power.This is my first post in Litlighter. I recently experienced some problems with my Toshiba Satellite L300 laptop which I bought about 4 years ago. The interesting thing is that I still use this Toshiba laptop as my primary computer, largely because of my emotional attachment to it. I typed and learned a lot from...

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