FAQ by new users of Ubuntu 11.10 Linux

0.  How to get help for ubuntu
Answer :

• visit www.askubunto.com and search your question
• Search "help" from launcher
• Search your question on goggle
• Linux introduction for beginners   http://linuxreviews.org/beginner   

1. what is launcher
Answer : launcher is similar to task-bar in windows

2. Stop auto hiding of launcher
Answer : http://www.addictivetips.com/ubuntu-linux-tips/enabledisable-auto-hide-for-unity-2-d-launcher-in-ubuntu-11-10-tip/

3.show desktop icon
Answer : http://askubuntu.com/questions/77249/where-is-showdesktop-button-on-11-10

4. How to update web cam driver
Answer : install "cheese" software

5.How to set default video player
Answer : Go to System Settings/ System info/ Default Applications and set it there. Works in Ubuntu 11.10

6.How to install any software
Answer :  choose software from ubuntu software centre

OR  install Synaptic software (This  is a software repository ) by running below command in terminal .
$  apt-get install synaptic


7. How can I change the default music player?
Answer :  Right-click any MP3 file, and from the menu select “Properties”.In the window that appears, go to the “Open With” tab and select VLC. Click the “Set As Default” button to set VLC as the default player.

8. How to move minimize maximize and close button on right side of every window
Answer : Run below command
gconftool-2 --set "/apps/metacity/general/button_layout" --type string ":minimize,maximize,close"

9. How to remove global menu (which is on the very top menu on the screen)
Answer : Run below command
sudo apt-get remove appmenu-gtk3 appmenu-gtk appmenu-qt

10. How to restore global menu
Answer : Run below command
sudo apt-get install appmenu-gtk3 appmenu-gtk appmenu-qt

11. How to shut down system after 2 hrs
Answer : Run below command
sudo shutdown -h +240

note : 240 minute = 2 hrs