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 +==== Ubuntu Notes ====
 +[[http://howtoubuntu.org/how-to-install-lamp-on-ubuntu|LAMP install]]
 +
 +[[https://help.ubuntu.com/stable/ubuntu-help/net-firewall-on-off.html|Firewall settings]]
 +
 +Release info:  
 +<code>
 +lsb_release -a
 +</code>
 +
 +----
 +
 +Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
 +  * After initial login, change preferences in terminal and remove undesired favorites
 +  * [[https://websiteforstudents.com/how-to-install-ubuntu-16-04-17-10-18-04-guest-machines-on-virtualbox/|VirtualBox installation notes]]
 +  * Allow Virtualbox guest additions:
 +<code>
 +sudo apt-get update
 +sudo apt-get install build-essential gcc make perl
 +sudo apt-get install vim
 +sudo apt install gnome-software
 +sudo apt-get install openssh-server
 +reboot
 +</code>
 +
 +  * [[https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-install-mate-desktop-on-ubuntu-18-04-bionic-beaver-linux|Install MATE Desktop]]
 +  * [[Install UniFi on Ubuntu|Install UniFi on Ubuntu]]
 +
 +__26 Jan 2019__
 +
 +Logging into Desktop GUI only gives a blank screen:
 +  * Tried updating VirtualBox Guest Additions to v5.2-5.2.24 but no change
 +  * Tried updating packages using commands below
 +
 +Use these commands to update packages, as it allows interactive use to answer questions:
 +<code>
 +sudo apt update
 +sudo apt upgrade
 +</code>
 +
 +Very slow using Ubuntu GUI now - check [[https://thomas.vanhoutte.be/miniblog/guide-speed-up-ubuntu-virtualbox/|Speeding up Ubuntu]]
 +
 +Installing mysql:
 +
 +<code>
 +sudo apt install mysql-client-core-5.7   
 +sudo apt install mysql-server
 +sudo /usr/bin/mysql_secure_installation
 +</code>
 +
 +----
 +
 +Ubuntu 14.04.5 LTS Notes
 +  * sudo apt-get install linux-headers-generic
 +  * sudo apt-get install apache2
 +  * sudo apt-get install mysql-server
 +  * sudo apt-get install php5 libapache2-mod-php5
 +  * sudo apt-get install gufw
 +  * sudo apt-get install php5-mcrypt
 +  * sudo apt-get install openssh-server openssh-client
 +
 +Edit php.ini to include the following line:
 +  extension=mcrypt.so
 +
 +Restart apache: 
 +  sudo /etc/init.d/apache2 restart
 +  
 +  
 [[https://extr3metech.wordpress.com/2012/10/14/installing-ubuntu-12-04-lts-on-virtualbox-with-screenshots-for-beginners/|Installing Ubuntu 12.04 LTS on VirtualBox]] [[https://extr3metech.wordpress.com/2012/10/14/installing-ubuntu-12-04-lts-on-virtualbox-with-screenshots-for-beginners/|Installing Ubuntu 12.04 LTS on VirtualBox]]
   * Choose download updates while installing   * Choose download updates while installing
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   * Then a little icon called "Update Manager" will appear in left sidebar   * Then a little icon called "Update Manager" will appear in left sidebar
   * Choose the files to update through that GUI    * Choose the files to update through that GUI 
 +
 +Download and install a .deb package:
 +  * Save the .deb file to some folder
 +  * sudo apt install ./name.deb
ubuntu_notes.txt · Last modified: 2021/02/21 11:09 by juckins