=== hippie [~hippie@pc-200-74-33-222.trinidad1.pc.metropolis-inter.com] has joined #kubuntu [12:07] anyone here know if there are some incompatibilities with Plextor drives (DVD+-RW)?? [12:07] like the disc tray not opening when ejected [12:07] did you unmount? [12:08] and do you know, if this works on Windows? [12:08] no i cancled a cd being burned [12:09] and now it's kinda stuck on reading the cd for no reason [12:09] gosh look at all those people going after the free abiword clipart [12:09] the button on the drive works? [12:09] it is ranking very high now [12:09] KaiL, nope [12:10] neither does ejecting from k3b and konqueror [12:10] they are probably going to use that new phpgraphics to splatter stuff all over their websites [12:10] nm, it opened [12:10] thanks though lol [12:11] bbl, study time === amaro [~fixed@CPE00045a2fd7e4-CM000e5c709370.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com] has joined #kubuntu [12:15] hm, does anybody have problems with reading DVDs? being shown with a yellow icon (=blank disk)? [12:18] KaiL, there is no way to tell because we are not allowed to use the DECSS library in the US [12:18] whiskers: that was with a data DVD [12:19] KaiL, oh...data dvd's read just fine here on either k3b or gnome-baker or even nautilus [12:19] KaiL, except on k3b the hidden and system files are never displayed for some reason [12:20] on 2 other systems this works perfect [12:24] the only time we can use libdecss in the US in on Win98 because we already paid for the commercial stuff === khalil [~khalil@194.165.132.114] has joined #kubuntu [12:24] so that is the only platform we are legally entitled to test on [12:24] hmm, so i need to exchange the drives... === khalil is now known as kgaaco [12:26] just like the w32codecs...it is the same issue [12:26] we can only use them legally on win98...because we already paid MS for the commercial rights....so we cannot test them on linux in the US [12:27] or just ignore DCMA ;) [12:27] KaiL, we can't ....these control freaks are putting people in jail for up to 3 years for ignoring DMCA....they are draconian bastards [12:27] oh, I forgot, the USA are also known as "the land of the unlimited lawyers"... [12:28] here you get 50k for selling illegal copied software... [12:28] KaiL, right a country full of "paid lieyers"....I mean lawyers. [12:28] whiskers: feel free to leave :) [12:29] amu, what is the matter bud....the truth bites you in the ass you crooked bastard === _ross [~ross@219-88-195-193.jetstream.xtra.co.nz] has joined #kubuntu === amaro [~fixed@CPE00045a2fd7e4-CM000e5c709370.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com] has joined #kubuntu [12:38] and also the problem is just as bad in Australia...look at this news of how Australia is being fucked over by the US [12:38] Login [12:38] Why Login? [12:38] Why Subscribe? 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[12:40] vertigo72 asks: "What's the best way to find sponsors for an open source project? Is there some people or foundations that give grants for the development of free software? We develop an open source (GPL) box office software: phpMyTicket. At our knowledge at the moment this is the only open source software of this kind. The program is in advanced beta stage and was already used in production environment by us and by other peo [12:40] ple. The program is rather complex and big: we support online ticket shop, box office with thermal printer and control at doors with barcode scanner. Smarty, PDF and email template engines are used. Paypal and some other gateways are supported. Now we want to continue and to add more professional features, but alas this requires more funding." === amu votes whiskers out [12:40] ( Read More... | 401 bytes in body | 4 of 11 comments | ask.slashdot.org ) [12:40] Apple: Hilary Rosen Gripes About iPod, iTMS [12:40] Media (Apple) [12:40] Posted by timothy on Monday May 09, @05:04PM [12:40] from the now-we-just-need-to-establish-your-price dept. [12:40] mijkal writes "Hilary Rosen, the former RIAA CEO and chairwoman, has spoken out against Apple's "lock-in" with iPod and the iTunes Music Store." From the article: "The problem is that the iPod only works with either songs that you buy from the on-line Apple iTunes store or songs that you rip from your own CD's." Ironically, she appeals to consumer rights and anti-monopoly tactics." [12:40] whiskers: what the fucking hell? [12:40] quit post-bombing. [12:40] ( Read More... | 194 of 272 c [12:40] sorry i must have copied the wrong stuff...you all have my apologies [12:40] you irc-terrorist [12:40] i sure hope this does not cause flood crap...i will try the copy again [12:40] Attorney-General's Department is conducting a review on exceptions to copyright law. Currently Australia allows 4 specific 'fair dealing' exceptions (research or study; criticism or review; reporting of news; and professional advice given by a legal practitioner, patent attorney, or trade marks attorney - it's technically illegal here to convert songs from CD to MP3, or to record a TV show unless it's a live broadcast). They === KaiL recommendes /ignore === amaro [~fixed@CPE00045a2fd7e4-CM000e5c709370.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com] has joined #kubuntu [12:40] have published a request for public submissions (.pdf or .doc) on whether to expand this list, or adopt an open-ended 'fair use' policy similar to that used in the US and allow the courts to decide if any particular use of copyrighted material should be excepted from copyright law. As we're getting our own version of the DMCA thanks to the Australia-US Free Trade Agreement, if something isn't done to broaden copyright excepti [12:40] IRC TERRORIST! [12:40] ons we'll end up with even more draconian copyright restrictions than the US." [12:40] pv, i don't know why it flooded a bunch of useless crap earlier....something went wrong with the selected text [12:40] Diablo-D3, the second shows how Australia is also being fucked over by the US [12:40] IRC TERRORIST!! [12:41] Diablo-D3, fuck you...you bastard....come around here and i will beat your damn head in with a tire iron [12:41] Diablo-D3, i don't play games...i am a Christian [12:42] lol, some Christian [12:42] you're supposed to turn the other cheek you fucking troll [12:42] just because you're a christian doesnt mean you cant be a IRC TERRORIST!! [12:42] Diablo-D3, damn right...the real Christians on the Holy Mountain...know what it is to be a real Christian....and they don't put up with stupid bullshit [12:42] does he still flood? [12:42] KaiL: yes [12:42] KaiL: but now its religions mumbo jumbo [12:42] Diablo-D3, they are not pimping, little snivering slobs going around excusing each other [12:42] incredible [12:43] IRC TERRORIST!! [12:43] ignore him [12:43] I should write an xchat trigger [12:43] you don't miss anything === amaro [~fixed@CPE00045a2fd7e4-CM000e5c709370.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com] has joined #kubuntu [12:43] Hitler was a Christian...and he slaughtered the damn Jews but protected the Christians on the Holy Mountain [12:43] copypaste gone awry or what? [12:43] every time whiskers talks, /msg #kubuntu IRC TERRORIST!! [12:43] and that will help? [12:43] Diablo-D3, fuck you ....you worthless piece of shit [12:43] pv: I was talking about my whiskers trigger [12:43] IRC TERRORIST!! [12:44] Diablo-D3: that doesn't help [12:44] KaiL: shush [12:44] ignore [12:44] I battle terrorism in my own way [12:44] he'll still go on our nerves [12:44] so, damn [12:44] it takes too long to ship ubuntu cds [12:45] argl looks like i lost the chan-password [12:47] haggai: ping? [12:47] ... [12:47] that was smart. === mode/#kubuntu [+o amu] by ChanServ === sirukin [~sirukin@64.247.151.242] has joined #kubuntu [12:50] they don't call me a paranoid schizophrenic for nothing.....i will beat your god damned head in with a tire iron and splatter brains all over the ground. [12:50] IRC TERRORIST!! === _chavo [~chavo@149.sub-70-212-8.myvzw.com] has joined #kubuntu === mode/#kubuntu [+b *!*whiskers@*.dsl.hstntx.swbell.net] by amu === whiskers was kicked off #kubuntu by amu (amu) === mode/#kubuntu [-o amu] by amu [12:51] bang [12:52] BOOM! [12:53] KaiL: pong, on my way to bed [12:54] to late, amu fount his password [12:54] ah :) [12:54] and the troll is where he belongs [12:54] n8 all [12:54] hmm, he left the net? [12:54] or nickchange? === roel_s [~roel@83.72.254.35.ip.tele2adsl.dk] has joined #kubuntu [12:58] KaiL: he's beeing disposed [12:59] I only hope, he doesn't come back [12:59] as he's really boring === smouche [~bc@cpe-24-90-94-112.nyc.res.rr.com] has joined #kubuntu [01:04] bye === hippie [~hippie@pc-200-74-48-15.trinidad1.pc.metropolis-inter.com] has joined #kubuntu === rizla [~rizla@adsl-169-134.37-151.net24.it] has joined #kubuntu === rizla [~rizla@adsl-169-134.37-151.net24.it] has left #kubuntu ["Konversation] === sirukin [~sirukin@64.247.151.242] has joined #kubuntu === gnumdk [~gnumdk@ANantes-252-1-51-60.w82-126.abo.wanadoo.fr] has joined #kubuntu === whappd [~rcx@66.206.155.232] has joined #kubuntu === rizla [~rizla@adsl-169-134.37-151.net24.it] has joined #kubuntu [01:19] hi [01:20] Impossibile ottenere il lock /var/lib/apt/lists/lock - open (11 Resource temporarily unavailable) [01:20] E: Impossibile creare un lock sulla directory di lis [01:20] does anybody recived this error? === andrewski [~andrewski@pool-70-110-219-250.phil.east.verizon.net] has joined #kubuntu [01:22] rizla: do you currently have kynaptic or synaptic or a stray apt-get running? [01:22] no.. [01:22] okay [01:22] you could always killall to make sure. >:-D [01:23] is anyone here following breezy development? [01:23] ok andrewski , thanks [01:23] I could joke about killall....but it some would be politically incorrect, islamic fundamentalists come to mind; "killall kibabi" [01:24] sirukin: wait, you just *did* joke about killall.... [01:25] so no one is following breezy? [01:25] I've not been === sirukin is still ogling the pretty-ness of Kubuntu [01:26] well, does anyone know what the /topic kdelibs bug is? [01:27] kubuntu related [01:27] right. :P [01:27] kde 3.4 specifically [01:27] when you apt-get upgrade, kde-libs funkifies itself. [01:27] I am just assuming anyway === brdweb [~brdweb@dsl092-173-023.wdc2.dsl.speakeasy.net] has joined #kubuntu [01:28] I wget'd it after noticing apt-get didn't work completely. [01:31] well, i don't think it'd really help me out then; all i'm getting is something wanting to overwrite an icon. :P === somerville32 [~somervill@fctnnbsch17-156034218047.nb.aliant.net] has joined #kubuntu [01:33] Still no sound :( [01:34] somerville32: broaden your horizons; hear that fan sound? [01:35] :P === mmuzzy [~mmuzzy@ip24-250-44-152.ri.ri.cox.net] has joined #kubuntu [01:42] well, i'm going to post a bug for it, anyway. [01:43] Does anyone have sound? [01:43] andrewski: I follow it, yes (surely) [01:43] somerville32: yes, what's yours? === gnumdk [~gnumdk@ANantes-252-1-42-115.w82-126.abo.wanadoo.fr] has joined #kubuntu [01:44] Whats my what? [01:44] Sound card? [01:44] yes, that would be the logical question ;) === KaiL [KaiL@p548F43D3.dip.t-dialin.net] has joined #kubuntu [01:46] crimsun: lol, have you gotten a bug with kdelibs-data today? [01:46] andrewski: I thought quite a few have been filed === sirukin [~sirukin@64.247.151.242] has joined #kubuntu [01:46] crimsun: dunno [01:46] I have a... === Tezkah [~Tezkah@d137-186-160-50.abhsia.telus.net] has joined #kubuntu [01:48] Esoniq ES1371 [AudioPCI-97] [01:49] using snd-ens1371? [01:49] I dunno [01:50] lsmod|grep snd_ens1371 [01:50] I just want to listen to my music :P [01:50] err [01:50] lsmod|grep ^snd_ens1371 [01:50] koala-idnsd [01:50] Err.. [01:51] snd_ens1371 22624 2 [01:51] crimsun: found the bug. :) [01:51] How do I remove a package and all the packages it brought with it without breaking dependencies using apt-get or kynaptic? [01:51] apt-get remove [01:51] ? [01:52] aptitude is recommended [01:52] ThomasWinwood: to remove package X's dependencies, you'll need deborphan. [01:52] aptitude purge somepackage [01:52] somerville32: ok, and what doesn't work? [01:52] somerville32: paste the output of amixer onto http://pastebin.com [01:52] I get no sound, what so ever [01:53] crimsun, thank you. [01:53] http://pastebin.com/281924 === gunny [~gunny@res-66-169-54-062.spa.sc.charter.com] has joined #kubuntu [01:55] somerville32: why is Master Mono unmuted? [01:56] I dunno [01:56] mute Capture, Aux, and Master Mono [01:56] An attempt to get things to work? [01:56] K [01:57] What is the name of the command line mixer? [01:57] alsamixer or amixer [01:57] I don't see capture [01:58] press F4 [01:59] How do I mute it? m doesn't seem to work after I press F4 [02:00] Hmm. I'm trying to unpack the new kdelibs, and it's got a collision with knetworkconf. [02:00] What do I do? [02:01] ThomasWinwood: just looked that up. :) [02:01] ThomasWinwood: uninstall knetworkconf, install kdelibs, reinstall knetworkconf. :) [02:02] knetworkconf takes kubuntu-desktop down with it. Is that okay? [02:02] ThomasWinwood: yeah, add that to the reinstall list. :) (don't have it here; it's just a dependency package) === regeya [~shane@adsl-sp3-cdale176.micgi.com] has joined #kubuntu [02:03] somerville32: then use amixer directly [02:03] ketsuban@jormundgand:~$ sudo apt-get remove knetworkconf [02:03] E: Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock - open (11 Resource temporarily unavailable) [02:03] E: Unable to lock the administration directory (/var/lib/dpkg/), is another process using it? [02:03] Ok, I got it (I think) [02:03] What do I do? [02:03] do: sudo su [02:03] ThomasWinwood: have [ks] ynaptic open? [02:03] somerville32: sudo su? O_o [02:04] And then make sure you don't have any other programs running [02:04] No. I Ctrl-Zed the original apt-get when I saw it was removing kubuntu-desktop. [02:04] (that use it) [02:04] Ughh... *screams at kids* [02:04] ThomasWinwood: hmm, 'ps -A | grep apt' [02:04] ketsuban@jormundgand:~$ ps -A | grep apt [02:04] 1663 pts/2 00:00:00 apt-get === hippie [~hippie@pc-200-74-33-194.trinidad1.pc.metropolis-inter.com] has joined #kubuntu [02:05] Ok, crimsun: Ok, all done. What now? [02:05] ThomasWinwood: :) IIRC, Ctrl+Z doesn't end the process. [02:05] Ah. [02:05] ThomasWinwood: 'killall apt-get' [02:05] Didn't kill it. [02:06] ThomasWinwood: kill 1663 [02:06] killall -9 apt-get [02:06] somerville32: yeah, or bring out the big guns. :P [02:07] I still don't have any sound :( [02:07] somerville32: did you mute them using amixer? [02:08] I used Kmix === somerville32 is now known as somervill === somervill is now known as somerville32 [02:08] ok, if you muted them, paste amixer output again [02:08] k, brb === KaiL [KaiL@p548F4ADB.dip.t-dialin.net] has joined #kubuntu [02:14] http://pastebin.com/281929 === KaiL [KaiL@p548F4ADB.dip.t-dialin.net] has joined #kubuntu [02:16] Any ideas, Daniel? [02:18] Failed to fetch http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/hoary-security/universe/source/Sources.gz MD5Sum mismatch [02:18] What do I do? [02:18] apt-get upgrade === sirukin [~sirukin@64.247.151.242] has joined #kubuntu === Tezkah [~Tezkah@d137-186-160-50.abhsia.telus.net] has joined #kubuntu === darkaudi1 [~bpack@pool-141-153-89-111.clrk.east.verizon.net] has joined #kubuntu === KaiL [KaiL@p548F4ADB.dip.t-dialin.net] has joined #kubuntu === torpid [~pral@a246d0edc593aff5.node.tor] has joined #KUBUNTU === amaro [~fixed@CPE00045a2fd7e4-CM000e5c709370.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com] has joined #kubuntu === darkaudi1 is now known as darkaudit [02:45] Still no music :( [02:47] hrm? [02:47] whats the problem? [02:47] I can't get any sound out of my kubuntu install [02:48] and no one is able to help me :( [02:48] I'll try [02:48] Ok :) [02:49] click the "K"-gear icon at the bottom left, then System, then terminal program a.k.a konsole [02:49] ok [02:49] it should open a screen, now type "dmesg" [02:50] dmesg | grep sb [02:50] does soundblaster show up anywhere? [02:51] more importantly, what kind of soundcard do you have? [02:51] usbcore: registered new driver usbfs [02:51] usbcore: registered new driver hub [02:51] I have a... [02:51] nevermind that [02:53] so...any idea what kind of card you have off the bat? [02:53] Esoniq ES1371 [AudioPCI-97] [02:53] o0o0o [02:53] same as me [02:53] so, what's the problem? [02:54] No sound at all [02:54] type lsmod [02:54] don't paste [02:54] http://pastebin.com/281934 [02:54] is the snd module loaded? [02:54] mmm [02:54] peachy === flames [~flames@caracas-0180.adsl.interware.hu] has joined #kubuntu [02:55] click the k again and goto control center [02:55] k [02:55] goto the sound and multimedia subcontext [02:55] then soundsystem [02:56] k [02:56] click hardware [02:56] k [02:56] the Select Audio device, set it to autodetect if it isn't already [02:56] It is [02:56] click back to general then [02:56] k [02:57] set the Auto-suspend if idle slider to 1 second [02:57] k [02:57] try test sound now [02:57] after making sure your speakers are plugged in [02:58] No sound [02:58] okay, click the K gear again [02:58] then "Run command" [02:58] k [02:58] and enter "kmix" into the run context [02:58] is the master volume slider as far as it can go up? [02:59] Yup [02:59] hmm [02:59] are there any irq conflicts? [02:59] How would I know? [03:00] Is there a configuration script or something that comes with kubuntu? [03:01] hmm [03:01] in your bios, there should be an option for setting the irq on parrallel port and etc [03:01] turn those off if you aren't using them [03:02] also, you could try recompiling your kernel if the power related stuff is conflicting with your soundcard [03:02] judging from the type of card you have, it's most likely a mainboard integrated audio device [03:03] what are you using to play music? === sirukin assuming you're attempting to play music [03:03] Wait wait wait... [03:03] I have two... [03:03] a built in and a PCI [03:03] ic [03:03] How do I know which one I'm using [03:03] what's the pci? [03:03] the built in one doesn't work [03:03] *shrugs* [03:03] well that explains it... [03:03] I dunno [03:03] dork() [03:03] haha [03:04] kubuntu configured the built-in sound device. [03:04] but not the pci card [03:04] you're going to need to configure the pci card manually [03:04] i.e modprobe the proper driver [03:04] do me a favour and run lspci [03:05] and in konsole, run "sudo nano /etc/modules" and add the pci cards module. [03:07] I think Ensoniq is a PCI card [03:08] hmm [03:08] are you sure? [03:08] dmesg and paste into pastebin [03:09] hmm [03:09] I'm not sure [03:10] you're going to have to read more into this on your own as I cannot help when I'm not physically there. === sirukin is sheepishly getting out of helping you now. === transgress [~transgres@24.181.89.246] has joined #kubuntu [03:15] http://pastebin.com/281946 [03:16] hmm [03:17] haha [03:17] dork... === utta [~utta@c-24-128-224-224.hsd1.nh.comcast.net] has joined #kubuntu [03:17] run in konsole "sudo modprobe sb16" [03:18] # [03:18] isapnp: Card 'Creative SB16 PnP' [03:18] # [03:18] isapnp: 1 Plug & Play card detected total [03:18] that's not pci, it's isa. [03:18] PCI is are (usually) the white slotcards. === chavo [~chavo@149.sub-70-212-8.myvzw.com] has joined #kubuntu [03:18] ISA are the brown-ish slots [03:18] usually. [03:18] on old computers [03:19] old(er) [03:19] you'll need to add "sb16" to /etc/modules [03:19] and the es71 modules/drivers to the blacklist [03:19] your system is very similiar to my own === Kisain [~Kisain@24-177-160-171.dhcp.mrqt.mi.charter.com] has joined #kubuntu === Kisain is now known as [Adult_SWIM] [03:25] <[Adult_SWIM] > how come my screensavers don't work right anymore?/ [03:25] kde 3.4 and xscreeensaver suck. === jyd [~jdunavin@ip68-102-210-33.ks.ok.cox.net] has joined #kubuntu [03:26] <[Adult_SWIM] > ok but i'm usin the screensavers that came with ubuntu [03:26] <[Adult_SWIM] > not with kde [03:27] <[Adult_SWIM] > and they are falling to work right [03:27] <[Adult_SWIM] > is there a way to fix it? [03:27] <[Adult_SWIM] > to reapir whatever has gone wrong? [03:27] what channel are you in? [03:28] #kubuntu == KDE ubuntu [03:28] and kde 3.4 and xscreensaver don't co-operate very well from my experience. [03:28] as for fixing it... [03:28] I haven't found a way yet [03:28] <[Adult_SWIM] > damn === sirukin frowns [03:28] <[Adult_SWIM] > i think the screensavers for ubuntu rock [03:28] I've been using cmatrix [03:28] <[Adult_SWIM] > lol thats nice [03:29] >_< [03:29] <[Adult_SWIM] > i likew them all so i have them set to cycle [03:29] <[Adult_SWIM] > every 5 minutes [03:29] <[Adult_SWIM] > but now the cycling seems to have failed [03:29] heh, some are good, some are not. [03:29] <[Adult_SWIM] > it will turn on and then thats it lol [03:29] <[Adult_SWIM] > they used to all cycle [03:30] :[ [03:30] <[Adult_SWIM] > yea i know [03:30] apt-get reinstall? [03:30] <[Adult_SWIM] > i wonder what the glitch is [03:30] <[Adult_SWIM] > has it been been reported? [03:31] I don't know, but hopefully someone is working on it. [03:31] <[Adult_SWIM] > maybe i should make a bug report? [03:31] if it isn't fixed soon (end of the month), I'll submit a fix. [03:31] or attempt to at least [03:31] do so [03:31] <[Adult_SWIM] > that would be awsome man [03:31] <[Adult_SWIM] > you rock [03:32] <[Adult_SWIM] > i just switchd from xp 2 weeks ago [03:32] <[Adult_SWIM] > and i have never been happyer with an os [03:32] <[Adult_SWIM] > cept one of my games won't run no matter what i do :( === jyd [~jdunavin@ip68-102-210-33.ks.ok.cox.net] has joined #kubuntu [03:33] <[Adult_SWIM] > it would really rock if i could get one game to run [03:34] <[Adult_SWIM] > but i don't know why it wont cause i don't know much about linux [03:34] <[Adult_SWIM] > i orderd the linux for dummies books though [03:34] heh [03:34] why did you do that? [03:35] the only real way to learn Unix and it's derivatives is by playing with it. [03:35] as for the game, perhaps it needs opengl acceleration [03:35] <[Adult_SWIM] > yea but i gotta get another machene to do that [03:35] <[Adult_SWIM] > i have this one just the way i want lol [03:35] <[Adult_SWIM] > i do have one question though how come i can't get my palm m130 to work with kubuntu? [03:36] hopefully somerville32 got his sound working. [03:36] tuxmobile.org [03:36] check there [03:37] <[Adult_SWIM] > kk [03:38] <[Adult_SWIM] > how do i log into kubuntu as root? [03:38] <[Adult_SWIM] > some of the things i want to change can only be changed as root or adminastrator [03:38] Ubuntu is a rootless env [03:38] <[Adult_SWIM] > if there the same lol [03:38] <[Adult_SWIM] > ok [03:39] <[Adult_SWIM] > so what about administarive login? [03:39] just open up a commandline and enter "sudo" before any root commands. [03:39] <[Adult_SWIM] > is there such a thing? [03:39] <[Adult_SWIM] > what if i want to log into the desktop with administrative control? [03:39] <[Adult_SWIM] > i know the sudo commands lol [03:40] <[Adult_SWIM] > just not how to manuver through the text stuff lol [03:40] <[Adult_SWIM] > and it would be easyer for me to make some of the changes through the gui [03:42] adult_swim: if you REALLY want to log in as root, just set the root password [03:44] <[Adult_SWIM] > i did [03:45] <[Adult_SWIM] > when i type sudo than enter my pass thats root right? [03:46] <[Adult_SWIM] > brb === eggy [~eggy@eggy-yorkcc.active.supporter.pdpc] has joined #kubuntu === jyd [~jdunavin@ip68-102-210-33.ks.ok.cox.net] has left #kubuntu ["Konversation] === brdweb [~brdweb@dsl092-173-023.wdc2.dsl.speakeasy.net] has joined #kubuntu === Tezkah [~Tezkah@d137-186-160-50.abhsia.telus.net] has joined #kubuntu [04:18] has anyone here installed ubuntu lately? [04:18]