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Ubuntu 12.04 install problems - where/how to ask a question

The best resource I've found for information on release schedules and such is this. Questions about Ubuntu or Ubuntu installation are fine an AskUbuntu main. Questions about AskUbuntu are for AskUbunt …
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Is replacing with the Tech Slang needed?

No "How do I " questions are encouraged for search optimization since it's what people that are trying to find an answer will use. A user will search for "how do i get youtube working" Tech ter …
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Should lots of issues caused by one thing be asked in multiple questions?

If you can file 3 separate bugs on launchpad, it's three separate questions. :)
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Is there a procedure for making umbrella questions?

I think there are a lot of related questions that could be turned in to umbrella questions. One example: How do I set environment variables for cron/upstart? It could cover ruby, python, and bas …
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Should I edit a Question once the Answer has been accepted?

Edits can always be reverted. If it's obvious you're doing it with good intentions, I see no problems with it. I recently edited a question title with an accepted answer. Here's my example. I edited …
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What is the best way to ask for level of support for a new laptop model?

It's my guess that any question of that flavor will be directed to the certified hardware page. I had a similar question about wireless card feature sets, but it wasn't "will this one work". It was …
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How to address a question to a particular user?

I would tag the user in chat with @username. Be patient - it can take a few hours if that user does not have that chatroom open. A user is only notified when using @username in a question or answer …
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