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When the question deals with the format of the answers posted on Ask Ubuntu.

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How do we solve the package installation problem? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How to post links that install software via apt? I had a friend try stackexchange and he was disappointed that a bunch of the easier commands (like recommending installi …
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Is there a plan to create a new category for Natty questions

11.04 and triaging duplicates outta do the trick.
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Recommending sudoedit instead of sudo $editor?

I notice that in some people's answers say "to edit the file, do sudo gedit $file" some people say "sudo nano $file" and of course "sudo vim $file" By default doing "sudoedit $file" will open the fil …
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Way nicer software installation than we have now, should we do this?

I saw this today and it's awesome, as seen here: https://askubuntu.com/a/124747/235 I like this better than our small icon because this one looks clickable and will do what you expect it to do instea …
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I asked a question, and would like to give an answer that which advocates against a possible...

You lost me at "Hypothetical Situation". This site is more about solving practical problems that people face regularly every day, not satisfying intellectual curiosity on syncing algorithms. (Though …
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Understanding apt.ubuntu.com and its use in askubuntu

Anyone can use apt links, here you go! How to post links that integrate with the Software Center?
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Should we apturl whenever possible?

I think once the apt.ubuntu.com bug is sorted that we should do it this way to cover our bases: For desktop related questions: You should install Inkscape (install), it's a great piece of software! …
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