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When is it acceptable to link to LMGTFY?
I just ran across a link to LMGTFY on Ask Ubuntu. In the past, I've found it offensive when users have posted LMGTFY links for me.
When, if ever, is it acceptable to link to LMGTFY on Ask Ubuntu?
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Upcoming site design changes
Some of the visuals in the current design create a feeling of information overload for me. I'd make a few small changes to help direct readers' attention to the content. Here's the current version for …
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Why are there so many new users with 101 reputation?
Nearly half of the
35 newest users in Ubuntu StackExchange have exactly 101 reputation and no history of participation on the site. What's the explanation?
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How should I decide which duplicate to close?
Should I vote to close strictly the newest one, or the one that has the most constructive content?
What if both have constructive content, as is the case with these two questions?
bind software to …
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How should users share long log files?
For underdeveloped troubleshooting questions like this one I want to look at whole log files such as /var/log/syslog.1 or /var/log/kern.log.1, which can be several thousands of lines long.
How should …
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How do I re-ask a question for a new release?
The accepted answer to this question stopped working when I upgraded to 11.04. What is the preferred way to ask for updated answer?
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Can I re-ask someone else's question from the forums here?
I found a tumbleweed on the Ubuntu forums that I would like to know the answer to. Can I just copy-and-paste it into Ask Ubuntu and cite the original author with a link back to the forums?
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Is it okay to set these out on our table at LinuxFest Northwest?
I'll be helping out at the Ubuntu Washington LoCo Team table at LinuxFest Northwest this weekend, and I thought it might be a good opportunity to spread the word about Ask Ubuntu. Is it okay to get th …
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What is the difference between the 'sound' and 'audio' tags?
Is there a technical or functional difference between the sound and audio tags?
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How should sequential clicks/menu items be formatted?
What should the separator be?
System > Preferences > Keyboard > Layouts > Apply System-Wide
System → Preferences → Keyboard → Layouts → Apply System-Wide
System --> Preferences --> Keyboard --> Layo …