Ubuntu One :: Disable It From Doing Anything At All When I Log Into System?
May 5, 2011
Since upgrading to Ubuntu 11.04, Ubuntu One insists on trying to synchronise every time I boot into Linux. When I want to log out or shut down I get the message that I can't because Ubuntu One is synchronising. The thing is, I don't use Ubuntu One and don't even have an account. But the control panel doesn't seem to let you change any settings without first signing up. So, how do I disable Ubuntu One from doing anything at all when I log into Linux?
Sorry if this has been asked already. I tried searching but it said that all my search terms were common words.
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In Debian, there are several tools with similar functionality, but users coming from other Linux distributions will find the tools in this package more familiar.
Go to Terminal and open it and type the command "chkconfig' press enter. code...
after installing just type "chkconfig" you can see list of service which one is off or on in your system code...
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Code: rmmod pcspkr
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i use Ubuntu Karmic
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