# UBUNTU **URL:** https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/c/ubt/8.md [Latest](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/latest.md) · [Categories](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/categories.md) · [Tags](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/tags.md) --- ## [About the UBUNTU category](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/about-the-ubuntu-category/24)
**Author:** [@manuel](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/u/manuel)\ **Replies:** 0
Post here problems (and solutions to problems) faced by HEP users when using Ubuntu and other Debian based distriutions. Remember that there are already well reputed Linux Communities to help you learn Linux, such as: L… --- ## [DFS on Ubuntu 22.04?](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/dfs-on-ubuntu-22-04/242)
**Author:** [@lakshit](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/u/lakshit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 9:22am UTC](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/dfs-on-ubuntu-22-04/242 "2024-09-24T09:22:51Z")
We have already configured Cernbox on an Ubuntu system but wanted to save some files directly to our DFS folder, is there any direct way to have DFS on our Linux Machine?? --- ## [Phonebook on Ubuntu](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/phonebook-on-ubuntu/147)
**Author:** [@schwicke](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/u/schwicke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 2:35pm UTC](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/phonebook-on-ubuntu/147 "2024-03-19T14:35:25Z")
For those interested have a look at pyphonebook. This is based on the work done by Sara Zanzottera . The (unsupported) Debian build instructions and the resulting package work fine for me on both 20.04 and 21.04. --- ## [CERNBOX Stability Ubuntu 22.04](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/cernbox-stability-ubuntu-22-04/201)
**Author:** [@salbrigh](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/u/salbrigh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 8:50am UTC](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/cernbox-stability-ubuntu-22-04/201 "2023-05-03T08:50:31Z")
Hi, I’m using Ubuntu 22.04 LTS with CERNBox client version 2.11.1. It mostly works, but is horribly unstable. I find that the synch freezes and it crashes multiple times a day. Has anyone come across anything like th… --- ## [Problem with AFS mount on Ubuntu 22](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/problem-with-afs-mount-on-ubuntu-22/198)
**Author:** [@elwaagaa](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/u/elwaagaa)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 9:43am UTC](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/problem-with-afs-mount-on-ubuntu-22/198 "2023-03-31T09:43:10Z")
Previously I could simply run aklog and mount AFS to my local workstation, but since a few weeks ago it says that my connection times out when I try to connect to my AFS directory. I run kinit successfully, and I can con… --- ## [CERN Recipes for Ubuntu users](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/cern-recipes-for-ubuntu-users/26)
**Author:** [@manuel](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/u/manuel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 4:15pm UTC](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/cern-recipes-for-ubuntu-users/26 "2023-03-21T16:15:54Z")
There is a set of recipes on how to use Ubuntu at CERN in the internet. You can find guidelines on: How to print from Ubuntu at CERN at: https://twiki.cern.ch/Main/UbuntuPrinting How to configure the AFS client at: h… --- ## [CERNbox client with ubuntu 22.04](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/cernbox-client-with-ubuntu-22-04/177)
**Author:** [@rmadar](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/u/rmadar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 7:31am UTC](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/cernbox-client-with-ubuntu-22-04/177 "2022-10-25T07:31:45Z")
Hello, I am trying to install the cernbox client on the very last ubuntu distribution 22.04 and I encounterd some issues. I have followed the instructions of Install Linux Packages | CERNBox: CERN Cloud Storage Hub and … --- ## [Cernbox on ubuntu 22.04](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/cernbox-on-ubuntu-22-04/182)
**Author:** [@hesketh](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/u/hesketh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 8:19am UTC](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/cernbox-on-ubuntu-22-04/182 "2022-08-18T08:19:14Z")
Hi, I’m using kubuntu 22.04, and have installed cernbox from repo.2.10.1, but can’t seem to connect to my folders. Upon launching, I get the connection wizard. First it request a server address, and I use https://cernb… --- ## [CERNBOX for Ubuntu 20.04](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/cernbox-for-ubuntu-20-04/96)
**Author:** [@dcressat](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/u/dcressat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2022, 9:19am UTC](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/cernbox-for-ubuntu-20-04/96 "2022-03-11T09:19:28Z")
I’ve been dealing with ticket RQF1615983, a request for CERNBOX for Ubuntu 20.04. The guy Fabrice le Goff, has created a deb package and I’m posting the steps he took: I compiled cernbox client from the source availabl… --- ## [CERN Certificates for influxdb on RPI](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/cern-certificates-for-influxdb-on-rpi/168)
**Author:** [@maakrawc](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/u/maakrawc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 5:43pm UTC](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/cern-certificates-for-influxdb-on-rpi/168 "2022-03-03T17:43:55Z")
As I try to connect to the influxdb instance I get the following warning: /usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/urllib3/connectionpool.py:1015: InsecureRequestWarning: Unverified HTTPS request is being made to host ‘dbod-hgcal… --- ## [Kinit: krb5\_get\_init\_creds: Clock skew too great](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/kinit-krb5-get-init-creds-clock-skew-too-great/134)
**Author:** [@vveckaln](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/u/vveckaln)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 2:05pm UTC](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/kinit-krb5-get-init-creds-clock-skew-too-great/134 "2021-05-03T14:05:15Z")
When running kinit I experience this problem: v@v-VirtualBox:~$ kinit -f vveckaln@CERN.CH vveckaln@CERN.CH's Password: kinit: krb5\_get\_init\_creds: Clock skew too great Also the NTP service is not supported: v@v-Virtu… --- ## [How can I mount EOS folders in my Ubuntu machine?](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/how-can-i-mount-eos-folders-in-my-ubuntu-machine/128)
**Author:** [@efthymio](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/u/efthymio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 9:19am UTC](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/how-can-i-mount-eos-folders-in-my-ubuntu-machine/128 "2021-03-03T09:19:26Z")
Hello, I have a new installation in a desktop pc in my office with the latest Ubuntu release. I tried to follow the instructions in : https://cern.service-now.com/service-portal?id=kb\_article&n=KB0006614 but failed. I … --- ## [Installing other Linux distributions from within the CERN network](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/installing-other-linux-distributions-from-within-the-cern-network/95)
**Author:** [@manuel](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/u/manuel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 10:06am UTC](https://linux-community.web.cern.ch/t/installing-other-linux-distributions-from-within-the-cern-network/95 "2020-08-27T10:06:01Z")
It is now possible to install other non-CERN supported Linux distributions when booting from your network device at CERN. Please be aware that this process involves an external service (https://netboot.xyz/) which we do …