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vincebzh Posted messages 144 Status Contributor -  
 idiot_du_village -
Hello everyone.

I have a small question, probably a silly one, but I can't find the solution.
I remember that at one point, it was possible to copy/paste just by selecting the text and right-clicking to paste.
Now, the context menu has replaced that option.

How do I get that setting back?

If it's not possible to apply it to the entire OS, how can I do it just for the terminal?

For your information, I am using Ubuntu 10.04 (fully updated) with Gnome.

Thank you very much.

Configuration: Linux / Firefox 9.0.1

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    zipe31 Posted messages 34620 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   6 501
     
    Hello,

    I remember that at one point, it was possible to copy/paste just by selecting the text and right-clicking to paste.

    No, not a right-click, but just a middle-click with the scroll wheel ;-))

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  2. legrandduk Posted messages 299 Status Member 20
     
    I don't understand why it's not working. I copied and pasted your text below and I'm on Ubuntu 11.04. It used to work fine with other versions too.

    Hello everyone.

    I have a small question, certainly a silly one, but I can't find the solution.
    I remember that at one point, it was possible to copy/paste just by selecting the text and right-clicking to paste.
    Now, the context menu has replaced this option.

    How can I restore this configuration?

    If it's not possible to apply it to the whole OS, how can I do it just for the terminal?

    For your information, I'm on Ubuntu 10.04 (fully updated) with Gnome.

    Thank you very much.

    Configuration: Linux / Firefox 9.0.1
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  3. vincebzh Posted messages 144 Status Contributor 29
     
    Did you just select the text and right-click without anything else?
    No context menu appearing?
    Are you also using Gnome?
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  4. legrandduk Posted messages 299 Status Member 20
     
    Yes, that's what I did. Gnome will disappear in April, I suggest you switch to version 11.10 right away, you will like it.
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  6. vincebzh Posted messages 144 Status Contributor 29
     
    I'm going to try to update Gnome (to version 3), with a bit of luck...

    It's a pity that Ubuntu is dropping Gnome if it's to switch to Unity. I've tested it and I'm not really a fan; I prefer to switch to KDE.
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  7. legrandduk Posted messages 299 Status Member 20
     
    Mint is very popular these days, but I don’t know what it’s running on.
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  8. vincebzh Posted messages 144 Status Contributor 29
     
    I think it's a fork of Ubuntu. And judging by the screenshots, it runs on Gnome as well.
    Too bad, I can't test it, no USB drive or CD with me :(
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  9. legrandduk Posted messages 299 Status Member 20
     
    I know that there is Kubuntu on KDE.
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  10. vincebzh Posted messages 144 Status Contributor 29
     
    Afterwards, whether it's Kubuntu, Xubuntu or Ubuntu, nothing prevents you from installing any desktop environment.
    You can very well have an Ubuntu with Unity and run it with KDE and XFCE installed on it.
    You can switch from one manager to another through the login screen.
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  11. vincebzh Posted messages 144 Status Contributor 29
     
    Oh f***, I'm ashamed ...
    Indeed, it works well.
    It's because of the Windows console and all that putty stuff.

    Thanks anyway.
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  12. idiot_du_village
     
    Same here...
    I experienced the same thing, I was convinced it was the right click!
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