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Q I'm using Mythbuntu 12 on an ECS Liva. I get no audio through the HDMI connection.
A I suggest you browse through the ECS Liva reviews on Newegg, several have suggestions. Number one on the list is to use the latest kernel. There are numerous tutorials on kernel upgrades, such as http://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/08/install-upgrade-linux-kernel-3-16/
Q I'm trying to find out how to convert my FLAC library to AAC.
A Use Sound Converter, which you might need to install.
Q I was wondering how I could backup my Windows 8.1 to my home server which is running Ubuntu Server.
A Assuming your server has shared folders, you can assign a drive letter (eg. z:) to a shared folder from Windows. Install the free version of Macrium Reflect, and tell it to save the image to z:
Q How do I find the path of a connected USB drive?
A In the file manager, hover over the USB drive, and the path will appear. Another way is to enter the command df
The flash drive will appear, usually as /media/some-numbers-and-letters
Q I just installed 14.04 and if I watch a Youtube video on their site, it will automatically reboot my computer 100% of the time. If I download the video to my computer and play it with VLC media player, it works fine.
A Using the Opera browser solved the problem.
Top questions at Askubuntu
* Delete all files apart from pdf files in a directory http://goo.gl/EBTQu3
* Is there a way to configure Unity's top bar to autohide? http://goo.gl/bZYbgP
* What is the difference between “>” and “»”? http://goo.gl/KdBrhE
* Search text within multiple pdfs and docs http://goo.gl/Cn9NSC
* Do Wine Viruses only work while Wine is running? http://goo.gl/1y1t2W
* How can one shutdown a PC using the keyboard? http://goo.gl/u2aiwv
* How do I regain access to my encrypted home directory after changing my password? http://goo.gl/ej1sVA
* Allocate swap after Ubuntu 14.04 LTS installation http://goo.gl/GANX5Z
* Want to disable built-in screen by default http://goo.gl/Q30eBR
Tips and Techniques
It's just not that hard
When I wander around, looking for interesting Linux questions, it's not unusual to see something like, “I was following this tutorial, and had an error at step eight (or 14, or 37).” Most of the time, I say to myself, “you should find a tutorial with fewer steps.”
This month, I fulfilled a very complex request from my wife. Google found the answer, and it was five steps. (Numbers 1 and 3 would never have occurred to me.)
Some tasks really do need many steps, but it's a lot easier if you break it down into smaller chunks, and search for how to do a chunk at a time. “How can I build Rome” fails, but “how can I prepare the lot for the Coliseum” has a chance.
My favorite video editor is a perfect example. “How can I edit videos in Cinelerra” won't get a useful answer, but “how can I produce the Ken Burns effect in Cinelerra” will find a wonderful tutorial.
So here's my advice: if you find a tutorial with a lot of steps, try to break your question into a few parts, and you will probably find better tutorials for each part.
As a complete aside, here's a web page I wish I had written: http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/LNW.htm
My favorite quote under “Linux is not Windows,” is “Linux does not have customers.”