=== atarinox [n=atarinox@c-71-58-75-130.hsd1.pa.comcast.net] has joined #xubuntu === aldin [n=aldin@cm-886.europronet.ba] has joined #xubuntu === aldin [n=aldin@cm-886.europronet.ba] has joined #xubuntu === joepaper [n=kendall@75-134-138-245.dhcp.roch.mn.charter.com] has left #xubuntu [] [12:29] night === ephemeros [n=ephemero@86.120.230.65] has left #xubuntu [] [12:32] thanks efor your help [12:41] Hello, I'm having a bit of a problem with gstreamer and Exaile!, I've installed the ugly plugins and mp3 output works fine on my main account but does not work on the other user account I created. Am I forgetting to do something? [12:41] AstronomyDomine: are you by any chance running a 64-bit version of xubuntu? [12:41] AstronomyDomine: system->users and groups and add that user to the audio group [12:42] TheSheep++ [12:43] I am not using the 64 bit version, and I am trying that right now TheSheep. Thank you. === neozen [n=neozen@wireless-226-184.wireless-vpn.depaul.edu] has joined #xubuntu === esc_on_g1ml [n=esc@i59F74CC0.versanet.de] has joined #xubuntu [12:47] Ah. It worked beautifully. Thank you very much. === madzero [n=madzero@cpc2-cosh5-0-0-cust524.cos2.cable.ntl.com] has joined #xubuntu [12:48] AstronomyDomine: glad to hear === esc_on_g2ml [n=esc@i59F75058.versanet.de] has joined #xubuntu === madzero [n=madzero@cpc2-cosh5-0-0-cust524.cos2.cable.ntl.com] has left #xubuntu [] === neozen-away [n=neozen@wireless-226-184.wireless-vpn.depaul.edu] has left #xubuntu [] === BFTD [n=thomas@dialup-4.246.221.244.Dial1.SanJose1.Level3.net] has joined #xubuntu === bigfuzzyjesus [n=bigfuzzy@unaffiliated/bigfuzzyjesus] has joined #xubuntu === esc_on_grml [n=esc@i59F756F3.versanet.de] has joined #xubuntu === posingaspopular [i=eddie@adsl-69-209-77-238.dsl.chcgil.ameritech.net] has joined #xubuntu === esc_on_g1ml [n=esc@i59F75988.versanet.de] has joined #xubuntu === carloska [i=ariel@gateway/tor/x-d5e3897010e8d1c9] has joined #xubuntu === idontknow [n=harshul@c58-107-89-243.blktn1.nsw.optusnet.com.au] has joined #xubuntu === aldin [n=aldin@cm-4872.europronet.ba] has joined #xubuntu === McBeardy [n=tebow@ip72-209-73-107.ga.at.cox.net] has joined #xubuntu [02:03] what kind of 'device manager' equivalent does xubuntu offer? === blitzchecker_ [n=blitzche@i5387CF3B.versanet.de] has joined #xubuntu [02:06] I dont know where I'd look to find simple info like how much of my hard drive space is used === ron_o [n=ron@12-210-178-111.client.mchsi.com] has joined #xubuntu === ron_o [n=ron@12-210-178-111.client.mchsi.com] has joined #xubuntu === vimalg2 [n=dx@202.56.231.116] has joined #xubuntu === cinn| [n=cinn@80-235-129-164.cable.ubr01.newt.blueyonder.co.uk] has joined #xubuntu === rexbinary [n=rexbinar@unaffiliated/rexbinary] has joined #xubuntu === cinn| [n=cinn@80-235-129-164.cable.ubr01.newt.blueyonder.co.uk] has left #xubuntu [] === Cinnande1 [n=peter@80-235-129-164.cable.ubr01.newt.blueyonder.co.uk] has joined #xubuntu [02:20] Is there a way to install (or enable) the additional screensavers that were not installed with this installation (some of the ones that were installed when I xubuntu'd my pc don't seem to have been included when I xubuntu'd my lappy) === Naughtyboy [n=Naughtyb@135.217.95.91.static.ter-s.siw.siwnet.net] has joined #xubuntu [02:28] think I may have found it [02:29] yes -- Let the records show: xscreensaver-data-extra === sc0tt [n=sc0tt@cpc1-stok5-0-0-cust513.bagu.cable.ntl.com] has joined #xubuntu === esc_on_grml [n=esc@i59F764F2.versanet.de] has joined #xubuntu === McBeardy [n=tebow@ip72-209-73-107.ga.at.cox.net] has joined #xubuntu [02:35] anyone here [02:35] how do I see hard disk usage in xubuntu === aldin [n=aldin@cm-4872.europronet.ba] has joined #xubuntu [02:36] there is a widget you can put on the toolbar (top or bottom) for showing that [02:36] is there any other way? [02:36] to inspect system hardware in general? [02:36] sure McBeardy [02:37] $ df -h -T [02:37] if you don't mind using the console === robert_ [n=robert@pool-151-205-8-129.clrk.east.verizon.net] has joined #xubuntu [02:39] i don't mind [02:39] but I don't understand it fully [02:39] what does this list mean [02:40] the partitions and the percentage of free space [02:41] just look at the /dev/hd ones for disk usage [02:41] or sd if you have sata [02:42] i dont see any /dev/hd ones [02:42] only a / [02:42] which is the biggest one [02:42] arkham@acerus:~$ df -h -T [02:42] Filesystem Type Dimens. Usati Disp. Uso% Montato su [02:42] /dev/hda5 ext3 9,2G 3,8G 4,9G 44% / [02:43] "/dev/mapper/Ubuntu-root [02:43] ext3 37G 3.2G 32G 10% / [02:43] varrun tmpfs 125M 156K 125M 1% /var/run [02:43] varlock tmpfs 125M 0 125M 0% /var/lock [02:43] " [02:44] mm feisty? [02:44] nope [02:44] 6.10 [02:44] weird [02:44] so there isn't some type of visual 'device manager' [02:44] anyways not a problem [02:45] where i can see all the devices it has detected [02:45] lspci [02:45] on a terminal [02:45] why would you need a graphical one lol? === unikon [n=unikon@unaffiliated/unikon] has left #xubuntu ["Ex-Chat"] [02:48] since I don't know all the commands otherwise [02:48] what would you want to know more about your system? [02:49] there are 4-5 commands to see everything [02:49] hmm [02:49] well lspci appears to be a list of.. controllers? [02:50] ISA / LPC bridge , is that parallel port? [02:51] no [02:51] i still don't get the df command.. it has a bunch of file systems. i was looking for the physical hard disks [02:51] look at the one mounted on / [02:51] that is your root filesystem [02:52] other hard disk may be mounted on /mnt or in /media === Xtreem [n=Xtreem@rummers.force9.co.uk] has joined #xubuntu [02:54] so are the other ones made by linux to do other thins [02:54] things [02:55] yes === esc_on_g1ml [n=esc@i59F76952.versanet.de] has joined #xubuntu === LM1 [n=chatzill@71.30.48.40] has joined #xubuntu [02:56] does anyone here know how to debug the livecd [02:56] thanks for the hlep [02:56] it is locking up... [02:56] help [02:56] I tested it for defects === McBeardy [n=tebow@ip72-209-73-107.ga.at.cox.net] has left #xubuntu [] === aldin [n=aldin@cm-4872.europronet.ba] has joined #xubuntu [02:57] what do you mean LM1 ? [02:58] well I get a black screen [02:58] for hours [02:58] windows xp runs fine [02:58] but if I try to boot from the livecd [02:58] it locks up [02:58] it has the AMD 690 chipset [02:58] latest bios updates [02:59] :C [02:59] mmhmm [02:59] screen? [02:59] ? [02:59] lcd? [02:59] yes actually [02:59] its a 17" [02:59] you could specify [03:00] some line options on boot [03:00] isn't it? [03:00] its a 17 inch lcd using the standard vga connecter [03:00] how do I do that [03:00] like removing splash and quiet [03:00] ? [03:00] ahh [03:00] so you can see the errors [03:00] yes it stops at the sata drive [03:00] but no errors [03:01] ohh sata drive so [03:01] which live? [03:01] xubuntu 6.10? [03:02] i tried fiesty also [03:03] it stops while doing something like fsck? [03:03] well now it stopped on usb [03:04] hid-core [03:04] last time it was on sata [03:04] nousb [03:04] on boot to skip usb check [03:05] ok [03:05] lemme try that [03:06] LM1, read the options on boot [03:06] I am sure that some tweaking will make that work [03:07] well it seems to lockup now at my usb mouse [03:07] :D [03:07] i added no usb [03:07] read the boot options [03:07] there should be something very near to that [03:08] I don't have a live so I can't check but I really remember those options [03:08] :c im really stupid [03:08] what are the boot options [03:08] ooh [03:08] doh [03:09] on boot [03:09] like F6 === esc_on_g2ml [n=esc@i59F76C40.versanet.de] has joined #xubuntu [03:09] or F7 [03:09] casper intrid=/casper/intrid.gz [03:09] lol I am sorry I am not being too much helpful [03:09] okay === Cinnande1 [n=peter@80-235-129-164.cable.ubr01.newt.blueyonder.co.uk] has left #xubuntu [] [03:10] nousb [03:10] it is correct lol [03:11] it seems to be locking up on usb still even though I put no usb === gnomefreak [n=gnomefre@ubuntu/member/gnomefreak] has joined #xubuntu [03:11] nousb [03:11] lemms see if I can disable it in the bios [03:11] with space or without? [03:11] just as you typed [03:11] nousb [03:11] all caps maybe? [03:11] nahh [03:12] when the cd prompts boot: [03:12] try typing nousb and enter [03:12] nothing? nada ? :p === PiTcReW [n=PiTcReW@c-76-100-32-106.hsd1.md.comcast.net] has joined #xubuntu [03:15] ugg [03:15] I disabled usb in bios [03:15] and now sata locks up [03:15] :C [03:15] why does god hate me [03:15] very weird [03:15] :D [03:15] sata works good with the old kernel :p [03:15] (the one on the cd) [03:15] did you try to make a md5sum of the cd? === iNoob [n=root@adsl-69-226-193-163.dsl.pltn13.pacbell.net] has joined #xubuntu [03:18] I checked for defects [03:18] and? [03:18] its good === whitelamp [n=tim@24-151-20-095.dhcp.nwtn.ct.charter.com] has joined #xubuntu [03:19] I installed it on my other computer just yesterday [03:19] ugg... [03:19] does 6.06 Xubuntu have xfce 4.2 or 4.4? [03:19] this is the last motherboard with an AMD chipset I am going to buy [03:19] it that pc new? [03:19] brand new [03:19] :c [03:19] dual core [03:19] crap :s === McBeardy [n=tebow@ip72-209-73-107.ga.at.cox.net] has joined #xubuntu === McBeardy [n=tebow@ip72-209-73-107.ga.at.cox.net] has left #xubuntu [] [03:20] xp works great [03:20] xp sucks man. [03:20] but I don't want xp [03:20] uh yeah [03:20] I know [03:20] LOL [03:20] vista=cant even copy a cd without DRM. [03:20] Lmao. [03:20] yeah I know... [03:20] I hate microshitballs [03:21] whitelamp, xfce4 (4.3.0-0ubuntu1) [universe] [03:21] http://packages.ubuntu.com :p [03:21] ugh. [03:22] edgy has xfce4 (4.3.90.2) [universe] [03:23] xfce=been giving errors since upgrade from dapper :C === esc_on_grml [n=esc@i59F76F8B.versanet.de] has joined #xubuntu [03:23] fresh install? [03:23] Nope. Dapper->edgy. [03:24] I mean, what about a frsh install? === Sgeo [n=Sgeo@ool-18bf68ca.dyn.optonline.net] has joined #xubuntu [03:24] too mcuh work? [03:24] ops typos :p [03:24] Does Xubuntu 7.04 have the easy codecs thing? [03:24] no [03:24] and Add/Remove Programs? [03:25] there is already add/remove [03:25] I could do fresh install, but right now im backing up all my stuff to external HD and rw-dvds. [03:26] 100 GB worth of stuff >.< [03:26] lol [03:26] I do use a vfat data partition [03:26] so no need of backupping while reinstalling the OS [03:26] (if it ever happens) :p [03:26] What else does Ubuntu have that Xubuntu lacks? [03:27] gnome [03:27] and slowness [03:27] :D [03:27] ...Meh...Ill keep that in mind next time. === Sgeo would really have liked the codecs thing [03:27] Gnome=Ram Hog. [03:27] Does Ubuntu have a GUI for the OEM thingy? [03:27] For taht matter, does Xubuntu? [03:28] such as? === iNoob [n=ubuntu@adsl-69-226-193-163.dsl.pltn13.pacbell.net] has joined #xubuntu [03:28] KDE=Ram Juggler (Depends :D) [03:28] Some graphical interface after I login as oem [03:28] That I can use to do stuff [03:28] and tell it when I'm done [03:28] Xfce= Uses 100/1001 Ram on my comp. [03:29] Alternate install CD [03:29] The alternate install CD allows you to perform certain specialist installations of Xubuntu. It provides for the following situations: [03:29] * creating pre-configured OEM systems; [03:29] like this? [03:29] http://ftp.cw.net/xubuntu/releases/6.10/release/ [03:29] Arkh, when I'm making the OEM system, I'm supposed to login as oem when it's done installing [03:30] (I went through the OEM Install with Xubuntu on VMware) [03:30] do you guys think the kernel will ever be updated [03:30] yes [03:30] to support the amd 690 chipset [03:30] and why do you lack the gui Sgeo ? [03:30] Does Ubuntu have programs that I can use when logged in as oem? [03:30] :C [03:30] I don't know about oem thing [03:30] Arkh, I mean I want a GUI program for OEM builders [03:31] what is it? [03:31] Arkh, I want it to be easy [03:31] search it on google Sgeo ? [03:31] Google is your freind. Dont abuse him. [03:31] :D [03:32] ubuntu is already so easy [03:32] My computer club is fixing up old computers, and giving them to those who need them [03:32] okay [03:32] I alrready convinced them to use some Linux distro and not Windows98 [03:32] They were exposed to Freespire [03:33] why don't you just install normal xubuntu ? [03:33] Xubuntu is a tad harder to use, but lighter on resources. Using less than one tenth of my ram constantly is quite enjoyable. [03:33] usually everything works out of the box === Sgeo doesn't particularly want it to be too difficult for the users to use [03:33] what are your users going to use? [03:34] firefox and mp3 player? [03:34] :P === Sgeo shrugs === whitelamp ... [03:34] OpenOffice.org [03:34] for one [03:34] with at least 128 megs of ram [03:34] And whatever else they need a computer for [03:34] there is synaptic [03:34] does anyone know of a tool I can download to repartition and back up data for a reformat [03:34] fire it up [03:34] that doesn't use the linux kernel [03:35] search for your program [03:35] and it downloads and installs it [03:35] I can't see the difficulty in taht.. === whitelamp thinks you need a HD+gparted [03:35] These people probably don't want to have to learn Synaptic to install stuff [03:35] Synaptic isnt that hard [03:35] those people aren't made for linux probably... [03:35] I just wish they kept the repos current... thats my only gripe [03:36] not being able to do what you need to without recompiling a prog from source is pretty harsh [03:36] :D [03:36] Stable over bleeding edge, right? [03:36] LM1, why don't you wait for feisty release? [03:36] I am... [03:37] :D [03:37] the schedule should be around 1/2 weeks [03:37] :p [03:37] but I still have to have use edgy in the mean time [03:37] and if the program I am running is bugged up and 10 versions old... [03:37] and won't do what I need it to [03:37] Arkh, it's either Linux with all the stuff like OOo that they need preinstalled, or a barebones Win98 [03:37] which program? [03:37] compiling is the only answer [03:38] Sgeo I think you could just save a txt file with one command line [03:38] and run it on every pc [03:38] sudo apt-get install openoffice.org [03:38] well I have since found debs [03:38] but ktorrent was really a pain to compile [03:39] adding more programs to your needs [03:39] LM1, ubuntu isn't made for compiling :p [03:39] yeah tell me about it [03:39] :D [03:39] install gentoo :P [03:39] bah [03:39] I swear it works there :D [03:40] I don't want to compile from the ground up [03:40] that would take 400000 hours [03:40] well [03:40] There's a graphical Gentoo installer [03:40] it took me 7 hours for gnome [03:40] Believe it or not [03:40] Sgeo, it is InstallCd [03:40] but it is no good [03:40] I prefer the from scratch approach :D [03:41] I just want apps released as new bugs are fixed in the stable releases (not beta)... its easy to do on windows... as much as I hate windows [03:41] well i do not hate windows [03:41] its like pulling teeth on ubuntu [03:41] :D [03:41] windows is cool to make people see what is a computer [03:41] I just don't want to reboot my machine whenever I install/remove a program [03:42] I hope someday some 3rd party makes a repo for ubuntu that has all the latest non-beta releases of software [03:42] or don't know what my OD does with his registry [03:42] Isn't there a backports thingy? [03:42] OD? === sc0tt_ [n=sc0tt@cpc1-stok5-0-0-cust513.bagu.cable.ntl.com] has joined #xubuntu [03:42] OS* [03:42] :P [03:42] regedit sucks so badly :( [03:43] WHY is the Ubuntu 7.04 installer hung on makedev? === esc_on_g1ml [n=esc@i59F77393.versanet.de] has joined #xubuntu === Sgeo annoyedly restarts it [03:44] it is still beta :p [03:44] never trust beta software :p [03:45] Sgeo, did you see this? [03:45] https://wiki.kubuntu.org/KubuntuOEMInstaller [03:45] this is for kubuntu though.. [03:46] ty [03:46] you want something graphcial like that? [03:47] or i didn't understand shit lol :D [03:47] ty for the link [03:48] :) [03:48] I feel so dirty using xp as my primary OS... like I wanna sit in the shower and scrub myself... anyone else get that? :D [03:50] err no :p [03:50] especially the xp part [03:53] microsoft is evil! [03:54] nooo [03:54] they just have a bad idea of software :p [03:55] veeeeery bad idea... [03:55] how on the earth can you develop something like visual basic lol? [03:56] how can something like windoze become the primary OS of the world? === zenrox [i=zenrox@pool-71-115-220-136.spknwa.dsl-w.verizon.net] has joined #xubuntu [03:58] it is easy [03:58] people like easy [03:58] how can Dubya be the prezident of the USA [03:58] that's why ubuntu is the most distributed inux distro aswell :P [03:58] people are flipping retardedly stupid [03:58] linux* [03:58] ubuntu=easy [03:59] but windows came first =( [03:59] yup [04:00] hey ive got an older rig with a wd sata drive [04:00] it makes this loud whining noise [04:00] when it spins up [04:00] but it passes all tests I've thrown at it [04:00] have you thrown it? [04:00] and its SMART checks out [04:01] um [04:01] no [04:01] :D [04:01] I used every WD diagnostic test [04:01] though [04:01] and checked its smart status [04:01] but it makes this horrible whining noise... [04:01] like my pc is slient... [04:01] until the hard drive spins up [04:01] LOL [04:02] LM1, [04:02] maybe the hard disk is not well fixed [04:03] and it makes some vibrations? === neuton [n=dave@ool-4356a1a3.dyn.optonline.net] has joined #xubuntu [04:05] :c none that i can tell [04:05] hello all [04:05] its a very high pitched whine [04:05] like a dieing hampster [04:05] caught in a blow dryer [04:06] I am trying to put the equalizer preset into my xmms folder,but can not locate where edgy puts the folder? [04:06] does anyone know where xmms is installed on the 6.10 version? [04:06] xmms is soooo deprecated [04:06] don't use it [04:07] lol [04:07] the code is old and bugged [04:07] audacious is a good port [04:07] :) [04:07] fork* [04:07] oops [04:07] well its the only one that works,gxine came preinstalled but I cant hear anything thru it [04:07] it is not gxine fault [04:07] did you install the codecs? [04:08] yes,but it only plays the song quckly with no sound,it likes it just reads it then skips onto next [04:09] I tried to do xinecheck like I read before but it says cant be found [04:10] neuton, [04:10] http://rafb.net/p/JGjhtN38.html [04:10] check this codecs? [04:10] and try installing xfmedia [04:10] ok 1 sec let me see [04:10] k [04:11] how do I get those codecs? [04:13] apt-get install [04:13] or search in google for medibuntu [04:14] http://medibuntu.sos-sts.com/ [04:14] if you can't find them [04:14] :P === keb [n=keb@pdpc/supporter/active/keb] has joined #xubuntu [04:14] kk [04:15] which packages should i remove to turn a xubuntu-desktop into a text-only server? [04:16] is it possible to redo a live cd [04:16] using a more recent kernel [04:21] not with xubuntu I fear [04:21] keb why don't you try the server install? [04:21] just remove X I'd say [04:22] do you have free space problems? [04:22] i have a desktop machine that is running a website already, and want to remove the graphical destkop stuff [04:22] to reduce the load [04:22] and complexity and upgrades required [04:22] the load of xfce is ridiculous :p [04:22] anyways [04:22] lol [04:23] you can stop X from starting [04:23] so you can always turn back === magic_ninja [n=asdfsdf@ip68-103-23-222.ks.ok.cox.net] has joined #xubuntu [04:23] hmm true [04:23] Arkh... [04:23] insatll sysv-ng-conf [04:23] what should I search for [04:23] no reason to turn back though, the machine has no monitor and is too old to use as a desktop [04:24] to look up specfic kernel parameters for the 690g chipset [04:24] well you never know :p [04:24]