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How to install boardcom driver in ubuntu 15.04

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This is the procedure to install the Boardcom WiFi driver in Ubuntu 15.04. Open terminal and type the below command sudo apt-get install bcmwl-kernel-source Then type your password and press 'y'once prompt comes. Once completed, the WiFi option will be enabled in the panel. 

Not able to access Windows 8 Drives/Partition in Ubuntu 15.04?

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Folks, After installing the Ubuntu 15.04 , I was not able to access the Windows 8 partition. It was giving error every time i tried to mount up. The reason was pretty simple .The latest windows 8 uses fast boot up feature in order to speed up the boot process.Follow the below steps to disable the fast boot NB : If you disable the fast boot, it will cause more time for the Windows to load. Go to Power Options [Go to start menu and type 'power option'] Click on the Choose what the power buttons do Click on the Change settings that are currently unavailable  Under Shutdown settings, un check the Turn on fast startup box Now Save it

How to install Flash plugin in Chromium Ubuntu 15.04

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Hi Folks, For the new chromium,the Flash wont work unless you will have to install it separately. Unlike.Unlike the firefox , we need to install the pepper flash plugin separately in order to see the websites which need Flash. Open terminal[Ctrl+Alt+T]- Type the below commands in order to install the Flash plugin sudo apt-get install pepperflashplugin-nonfree  The above command is for installing the pepper flash plugin sudo update-pepperflashplugin-nonfree --install The above command is for updating the pepper flash plugin Hopefully this works for eeryone.