=== nothlit [n=nothlit@n218103200084.netvigator.com] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === TwoPints [n=frank@ACBD80EB.ipt.aol.com] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === nothlit [n=nothlit@n218103200082.netvigator.com] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === Crusher [n=You@ppp16-198.lns10.adl2.internode.on.net] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === GaiaX11 [n=vagner@201.57.125.2] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === hybrid [n=x@72.169.30.254] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === macconline [n=macconli@190.37.41.41] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === hybrid [n=x@72.169.30.254] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === hybrid [n=x@72.169.30.254] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === ash211_ [n=andrew@user-1121nv1.dsl.mindspring.com] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === hybrid [n=x@72.169.30.254] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === Omeil [n=omeil@sxpp-p-144-139-125-245.prem.tmns.net.au] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === soundray [n=rolf@dsl-217-155-44-246.zen.co.uk] has joined #ubuntu-classroom [03:36] ? [03:36] What library do i need for checking for IMG_LoadPNG_RW in -lSDL_image... no [03:36] configure: error: *** Unable to find SDL_image library with PNG support [03:36] Omeil: everything it complains about you need to search in synaptic an dinstall the -dev version [03:37] this one would be libsdl*-dev [03:37] oh [03:37] so if its compiling its always a dev file? [03:37] yes [03:37] dev = development [03:37] thx that makes everything easier [03:39] nalioth: do you work with Macs a lot, or does my memory fool me? [03:40] i own a few Macs, yes [03:40] nalioth: do you know about frequency scaling problems with Intel Macs and feisty? [03:41] unfortunately, i dont own any Intel Macs [03:41] nalioth: ah, too bad [03:45] you can send me one? I'd be glad to help you :D [03:49] I've sponsored you once and I'd do it again, but have to stay in the two digits ;) [03:49] huh? [03:50] I know, not really. I gave to freenode in your honour. [03:50] ah, thank you. [03:50] Because you had been extremely helpful. [03:50] had been? i hope to still be of help :D === PWill [n=paul@cpe-24-208-190-43.columbus.res.rr.com] has joined #ubuntu-classroom [03:51] Omeil: talk to us in here [03:51] Well, I've become so good with Ubuntu now that I don't need much help any more ;) [03:51] its ok found the library :D [03:51] soundray: ah [03:52] nalioth: I've even delved into feisty testing [03:52] :) [03:53] Time to catch some sleep -- see you all [03:54] :( === crdlb [n=crdlb@pool-71-241-37-143.nrflva.east.verizon.net] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === abasinisvacant [n=dal@66.118.242.7] has joined #ubuntu-classroom [03:55] abasinisvacant: type in a terminal "file /var/lib/dpkg/lock" and paste the response here, please [03:55] k just a sec [03:56] says: /var/lib/dpkg/lock: empty [03:56] ok, you've made absolutely sure you have no apt-get / synaptic / adept / kynaptic or any other package manager running? [03:57] i have no synaptic running [03:57] only xchat, 2 terminals and my home folder [03:57] in your terminal, please type "ps aux | grep apt-get" you should only see one line returned that will have 'grep apt-get' in it [03:58] checking for SDLNet_Init in -lSDL_net... no [03:58] configure: error: *** Unable to find SDL_net library [03:58] i would say that would be libnet-dev [03:58] Omeil: look in synaptic for "libsdl" [03:58] you'll see quite a few results [03:58] one of which is the one you need [03:58] remember -dev [03:59] yup [03:59] says: dal 8532 0.0 0.3 3060 756 pts/1 S+ 20:58 0:00 grep apt-get [04:00] abasinisvacant: let's try "sudo rm /var/lib/dpkg/lock" [04:00] it didn't do anything [04:01] try synaptic now [04:02] "it didn't do anything" means the command was successfully completed [04:02] synaptic is telling me : you have 1 broken package on your system! use the broken filter to locate it [04:02] i see [04:02] so it is working now. [04:03] just a second.. [04:04] E: mozilla-firefox-locale-ko: subprocess post-removal script returned error exit status 127 [04:04] right, that's not a the issue with the /var/lib/dpkg/lock [04:04] that is a dodgy script in that package [04:04] ?? [04:05] nalioth, can i bring my problem up again later? i'm very late for something [04:05] i hate to interupt [04:08] abasinisvacant: sure [04:09] !paste [04:09] pastebin is a service to post large texts so you don't flood the channel. The Ubuntu pastebin is at http://paste.ubuntu-nl.org (be sure to give the URL of your paste - see also the #ubuntu channel topic) [04:10] did this fail http://paste.ubuntu-nl.org/9183/? === hybrid [n=x@72.169.30.254] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === crdlb [n=crdlb@pool-71-241-37-143.nrflva.east.verizon.net] has left #ubuntu-classroom ["Ex-Chat"] === nalioth_ [i=nalioth@freenode/staff/ubuntu.member.nalioth] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === nalioth__ [i=nalioth@freenode/staff/ubuntu.member.nalioth] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === nalioth_ [i=nalioth@freenode/staff/ubuntu.member.nalioth] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === hybrid [n=x@72.169.30.254] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === abasinisvacant [n=dal@66.118.242.7] has joined #ubuntu-classroom [05:35] did someone answer my question? i wasn't here [05:36] abasinisvacant: neither was i [05:36] nalioth, my computer is messed up [05:37] it's slower than before [05:37] if i upgraded to dapper, would my problem be fixed? possibly? [05:37] not sure [05:38] an upgrade won't necessarily fix problems [05:38] and, i can't go into gmail, because it says i need "psm", but i can't d/l that because my synaptic is not working properly [05:39] us synaptic to uninstall the broken package [05:39] nalioth, is there any way i can completely restart my computer, with dapper? [05:39] nalioth, it won't let me uninstall the broken package [05:39] or reinstall it either [05:39] and because it gives an error, i can't uninstall/install any other programs [05:40] using synaptic, at least [05:40] which package was it? [05:40] mozilla-firefox-locale-ko [05:42] when i do sudo rm mozil... it says : cannot remove, no such file or directory [05:43] oooooh, that is bad [05:43] don't do that [05:43] don't ever do that [05:43] why not? [05:43] sudo rm will break your box REALLY quick [05:43] what do you mean? , if i use it wrong? [05:43] breaking box doesn't mean permanent? [05:44] no sir, if you use rm to remove software, you are asking for a broken box [05:44] ok, so what should i do? [05:44] i just want to fix it, even if it means losing all my files [05:44] no, this is linux [05:45] no need to do stupid things [05:45] open a console please [05:45] if you mean terminal, it's open [05:46] try "sudo apt-get remove mozilla-firefox-locale-ko" [05:46] just a sec, synapic is open [05:47] it said it will be removed, do i want to coninue [05:47] i hit y, and enter [05:47] errors [05:48] letme copy what it says.. [05:49] can i paste it here? [05:49] it's only like 12 lines [05:49] sure, just this time [05:50] Do you want to continue [Y/n] ? y [05:50] (Reading database ... 72445 files and directories currently installed.) [05:50] Removing mozilla-firefox-locale-ko ... [05:50] /var/lib/dpkg/info/mozilla-firefox-locale-ko.postrm: line 12: update-mozilla-firefox-chrome: command not found [05:50] dpkg: error processing mozilla-firefox-locale-ko (--remove): [05:50] subprocess post-removal script returned error exit status 127 [05:50] Errors were encountered while processing: [05:50] mozilla-firefox-locale-ko [05:50] E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1) [05:52] abasinisvacant: try "sudo apt-get install --reinstall mozilla-firefox-locale-ko [05:54] more errors [05:54] pastebin? [05:57] i need you to open up nautilus / konqueror in /var/cache/apt/archives/ [05:58] says : couldn't find "/home/dal/konqueror:. [05:59] do you use Ubuntu or kubuntu ? [05:59] ubuntu [06:00] wait just a second [06:00] then use nautilus [06:00] typ [06:00] o [06:00] it opened up the folder [06:00] archives folder [06:00] along with some errors [06:00] do you see the deb file for mozilla-firefox-locale-ko ? [06:02] yes i see it [06:03] ok, in your terminal type "sudo dpkg --force-all -r /var/cache/apt/archives/[the name of the deb file] " keep in mind that forcing things can cause system breakage [06:05] dpkg - warning: ignoring request to remove /var/cache/apt/archives/mozilla-firefox-locale-ko which isn't installed. [06:05] interesting [06:05] let's do this one [06:05] sudo dpkg -i /var/cache/apt/archives/[filename of localed deb] [06:07] can i paste? it's about 4 lines [06:07] sure [06:07] dpkg: error processing /var/cache/apt/archives/mozilla-firefox-locale-ko (--install): [06:07] cannot access archive: No such file or directory [06:07] Errors were encountered while processing: [06:07] /var/cache/apt/archives/mozilla-firefox-locale-ko [06:07] interesting [06:07] very interesting [06:07] what does it mean? [06:09] download this file, please http://mirror.clarkson.edu/pub/distributions/ubuntu/pool/main/m/mozilla-firefox-locale-ko/mozilla-firefox-locale-ko_1.0-1ubuntu1_all.deb [06:09] the page is not found [06:10] could it be that i'm using mozilla browser? it doesn't even let me check my mail because i don't have something called 'psm' [06:10] figures [06:10] http://packages.ubuntu.com/cgi-bin/download.pl?arch=all&file=pool%2Fmain%2Fm%2Fmozilla-firefox-locale-ko%2Fmozilla-firefox-locale-ko_1.0-1ubuntu1_all.deb&md5sum=dacef34574c4bb494852fce8ad64b142&arch=all&type=main [06:10] download one from your choice of server [06:10] could it be a virus or bug , what i got? [06:10] there are no virii on linux [06:12] 128kb?? [06:12] i downloaded whatever it was [06:12] but i don't know where it went [06:13] find it please, or redownload it and keep up with it [06:13] ah got it [06:14] double click? [06:14] terminal? [06:14] terminal, please [06:14] yes now? [06:14] apt-get? [06:14] dpkg -i /path/to/file.deb [06:14] use sudo [06:16] i'm not sure if i had the directory correct: sudo dpkg -i /home/etc/mozillako/mozilla-firefox-locale-ko_1.0-1ubuntu1_all.deb [06:16] it says no such file or directory [06:16] do i need anything before /home? [06:16] where is it? [06:17] in the folder /home/etc/mozillako/ [06:17] interesting [06:17] i think your system is bodgered [06:17] is it the file that's the problem? [06:18] i'm on breezy badger [06:18] bodgered, what do you mean? [06:18] i think it is way messed up [06:18] what can i do?? [06:18] is your user name 'etc' ? [06:18] no, that's one of my folders [06:18] my user name is dal [06:19] hmm, just a sec [06:20] i got it! [06:20] er, at least fixed the current problem [06:20] had my directory name wrong [06:21] so the locale file is fixed? [06:21] no [06:21] can i post another 8 line long thing? [06:21] sure [06:21] Selecting previously deselected package mozilla-firefox-locale-ko. [06:21] (Reading database ... 72446 files and directories currently installed.) [06:21] Preparing to replace mozilla-firefox-locale-ko 1.0-1ubuntu1 (using .../mozilla-firefox-locale-ko_1.0-1ubuntu1_all.deb) ... [06:21] Unpacking replacement mozilla-firefox-locale-ko ... [06:21] dpkg: dependency problems prevent configuration of mozilla-firefox-locale-ko: [06:21] mozilla-firefox-locale-ko depends on firefox | language-support-ko; however: [06:21] Package firefox is not installed. [06:21] Package language-support-ko is not installed. [06:21] dpkg: error processing mozilla-firefox-locale-ko (--install): [06:21] dependency problems - leaving unconfigured [06:21] DOH! [06:22] i guess that is pretty plain [06:22] i couldn't install firefox, because synaptic didn't let me do anything until i fixed the locale problem [06:22] well, install firefox :) [06:23] how do i install it using terminal? [06:24] sudo apt-get install firefox [06:24] You might want to run `apt-get -f install' to correct these: [06:24] The following packages have unmet dependencies: [06:24] mozilla-firefox-locale-ko: Conflicts: firefox (>= 1.1) but 1.5.dfsg+1.5.0.10-0ubuntu0.5.10.1 is to be installed [06:24] E: Unmet dependencies. Try 'apt-get -f install' with no packages (or specify a solution). [06:25] well, do so [06:26] dal@ubuntu:~$ apt-get -f install [06:26] E: Could not open lock file /var/lib/apt/lists/lock - open (13 Permission denied) [06:26] E: Unable to lock the list directory [06:26] use sudo [06:26] sudo [06:27] Removing mozilla-firefox-locale-ko ... [06:27] /var/lib/dpkg/info/mozilla-firefox-locale-ko.postrm: line 12: update-mozilla-firefox-chrome: command not found [06:27] dpkg: error processing mozilla-firefox-locale-ko (--remove): [06:27] subprocess post-removal script returned error exit status 127 [06:27] Errors were encountered while processing: [06:27] mozilla-firefox-locale-ko [06:27] E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1) [06:27] i have no clue what to do. [06:27] we're back where we started [06:28] can i restart my whole system? [06:28] if you like [06:28] would it not do anything? [06:29] i don't understand [06:29] what would you suggest? [06:31] grab this file http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/pool/main/f/firefox/firefox_1.5.dfsg+1.5.0.10-0ubuntu0.5.10.1_i386.deb [06:32] ok this will take a while. what should i do after it's downloaded? [06:33] sudo dpkg -i /home/../...deb? [06:33] use dpkg to install it [06:48] nalioth? [06:49] thanks for your help, it worked!!! and i still have all my bookmarks!! [06:49] i'm never going to try to install that program every again.. [06:49] abasinisvacant: please use accepted methods for 'fixing' your ubuntu :) [06:50] what is considered not accepted? [06:50] Windows methods do not work [06:50] windows methods=restarting the system? [06:51] 'rm' is not a package manager [06:51] windows methods = deleting the offending software [06:51] had no idea, somone, told me to try using rm [06:51] bad idea. [06:51] what's wrong with that, though? [06:51] does it cause permanent damage to the computer? [06:52] if used wrongly, rm can wipe critical system files [06:52] please do not use 'rm' as a package manager [06:52] ok, will keep it in mind [06:53] i do have one more question, though: sometimes in terminal, "dal@ubuntu:~" goes away [06:53] is there any other way, besides quitting and restarting, that i can bring that back up? [06:53] if you have any questions at all about "proper methods" ask someone else for a 2nd opinion [06:53] what do you mean "goes away" [06:53] it becomes blank [06:54] and won't listen to my commands [06:54] that is a new one on me [06:54] just close it and open a new terminal [06:54] :/ ok. [06:55] once again, thanks for your help, i learned alot about linux today === omeil [n=omeil@sxpp-p-144-139-125-245.prem.tmns.net.au] has joined #ubuntu-classroom [07:11] yup === cypher1 [n=cypher1@59.92.128.24] has joined #ubuntu-classroom [07:11] !java [07:11] To install a Java compiler/interpreter on Ubuntu, look at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Java - For the Sun Java runtime install sun-java5-jre from the !Multiverse repository. Enable the backports repository on Edgy to install sun-java6-jre [07:11] omeil: do you have universe and multiverse repos enabled? [07:11] dunno [07:12] !multiverse [07:12] The packages in Ubuntu are divided into several sections. More information at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Repositories and http://www.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/components - See also !EasySource [07:12] please enable universe and multiverse repos [07:12] k [07:12] you'll gain 18,000+ programs at that point === croppa [n=stuart@135.27.233.220.exetel.com.au] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === Cosmo__ [n=chatzill@12.39.164.182] has joined #ubuntu-classroom [07:16] nalioth: i don't have software properties. i have software sources in my admin list tho? is that the same thing [07:16] omeil: open a terminal please [07:17] yup [07:17] type "sudo nano /etc/apt/sources.list" [07:17] k im in [07:17] every where you see the word "universe" make it say "universe multiverse" [07:17] make sure the lines are NOT commented out [07:18] k [07:18] how come i don't have that software sources? [07:18] i don't know what you're referring to [07:19] we can do it this way [07:19] k done [07:20] save it (ctrl-o) and close it (ctrl-x) [07:20] done [07:20] sudo apt-get update [07:21] after that, you should be able to install java according to the instructions above [07:22] cool thx [07:27] to automaticly mount my windows drive at boot the guide say to add this to /etc/fstab /dev/hda1 /media/windowsdrive ext3 defaults 0 0 since the drive is in ntfs format would I replace ext3 with ntfs? [07:31] !ntfs [07:31] To view your Windows/Mac partitions see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/AutomaticallyMountPartitions . For write access see !ntfs-3g or !fuse [07:31] Cosmo__: visit the website [07:32] thanks [07:32] http://ca.geocities.com/ic56@rogers.com/65/diskmounter-latest.txt or this [07:35] can i sudo apt-get install sun-java5-bin ? because it says for ubuntu 6.06 but will this work for me? 6.10 [07:36] yes, omeil [07:42] it says its already installed [07:43] nalioth: why is this saying this then [07:43] !paste [07:43] pastebin is a service to post large texts so you don't flood the channel. The Ubuntu pastebin is at http://paste.ubuntu-nl.org (be sure to give the URL of your paste - see also the #ubuntu channel topic) [07:43] one seconds ill pastebin it [07:43] http://paste.ubuntu-nl.org/9196/ [07:43] what is the command to unmount a drive? [07:43] Cosmo__: umount /path/to/drive [07:43] !unmount [07:43] Sorry, I don't know anything about unmount - try searching on http://bots.ubuntulinux.nl/factoids.cgi [07:43] thanks === tonyy [n=anthony@ubuntu/member/tonyyarusso] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === Omeil [n=omeil@sxpp-p-144-139-125-245.prem.tmns.net.au] has left #ubuntu-classroom ["Leaving"] === emonkey [n=emonkey@adsl-84-227-130-204.adslplus.ch] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === cpk1 [n=cpk1@sjs-130-65-211-115.sjsu.edu] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === finalbeta [n=finalbet@d54C68D0D.access.telenet.be] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === Mez [n=Mez@ubuntu/member/mez] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === finalbeta [n=finalbet@d54C68D0D.access.telenet.be] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === finalbeta [n=finalbet@d54C68D0D.access.telenet.be] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === macconline [n=macconli@190.37.41.41] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === finalbeta [n=finalbet@d54C68D0D.access.telenet.be] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === pradeep [n=pradeep@59.92.62.241] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === pradeep [n=pradeep@59.92.62.241] has left #ubuntu-classroom [] === PriceChild [n=pricechi@ubuntu/member/pricechild] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === LjL [n=ljl@unaffiliated/ljl] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === Ubugtu [n=bugbot@ubuntu/bot/ubugtu] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === Ubugtu [n=bugbot@ubuntu/bot/ubugtu] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === Ubugtu [n=bugbot@ubuntu/bot/ubugtu] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === finalbeta [n=finalbet@d54C68D0D.access.telenet.be] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === rhkfin [n=rhk@a88-114-123-46.elisa-laajakaista.fi] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === rhkfin [n=rhk@a88-114-123-46.elisa-laajakaista.fi] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === rhkfin [n=rhk@a88-114-123-46.elisa-laajakaista.fi] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === rhkfin [n=rhk@a88-114-123-46.elisa-laajakaista.fi] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === jrib [n=jasonr@upstream/dev/jrib] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === daviey [n=dave1111@unaffiliated/daviey] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === ash211__ [n=andrew@user-1121kaj.dsl.mindspring.com] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === gnomefreak [n=gnomefre@ubuntu/member/gnomefreak] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === BuffaloSoldier [n=firdaus@ubuntu/member/BuffaloSoldier] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === nothlit [n=nothlit@n218103192107.netvigator.com] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === DerXero [n=patrick@dslb-082-083-144-062.pools.arcor-ip.net] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === who_ [n=who@ip68-226-174-221.lf.br.cox.net] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === PriceChild [n=pricechi@ubuntu/member/pricechild] has joined #ubuntu-classroom === TwoPints [n=frank@ACD4168C.ipt.aol.com] has joined #ubuntu-classroom