[03:21] xubuntu is basically just a stripped down version of ubuntu for slower pcs [03:21] right? [03:31] somehow i cant see the top of any window it just disappeared, which means i can only run 1 application at a time, its the bar that lets you minimize and close apps, so now i have to click file quit [03:31] anyone know how i can change this back [03:33] MeeKs: well, or for people that prefer xfce to gnome [03:33] * connyosis is one of those [03:35] anyone? [03:36] huh [03:36] help! [03:37] i've been trying for days to boot xubuntu and had no sucess! [03:37] boot or install [03:37] boot [03:37] live cd [03:38] did you run a check on the cd to see if there were any errors on it [03:38] uhh...no [03:38] lemme see [03:38] you did bur it as an image right [03:38] i'm not sure [03:39] i saved it to a blank cd [03:39] well when you download the .iso you need to burn it as an image cd [03:39] what program did you use [03:39] no program.. [03:39] it is iso though [03:40] are you on windows [03:40] tell me which floder it is in [03:40] yes xp [03:40] download alcohol 120% that program will let you burn image cds [03:40] there is a free trial version availiable [03:40] i already did tht [03:41] i burned it already [03:41] did you use it to burn the image [03:41] i cant boot it [03:42] hello? [03:42] when you burn it make sure you burn as "RAW DAO" and burn at the slowest speed to reduce errors [03:42] your talling me i'll have to burn it again? [03:42] i dont think there's errors [03:43] yes and make sure you use the alcohol program [03:43] you have to make sure to "BURN AS AN IMAGE" [03:43] otherwise it wont work [03:43] oh [03:43] i have a bunch of files and folders on the cd now [03:43] groannn [03:44] infrarecorder ok? [03:44] ive never heard of that [03:44] you should [03:45] i dont burn cds though i use my roommates computer to burn stuff [03:45] i still dont think there's errors [03:46] what bios do you enter? [03:46] option [03:47] the bios sould be set to run from cd first [03:47] what option? [03:47] my bios only has like, 8 options [03:47] what are they [03:47] most of them just run indows [03:48] normal,diskette, [03:48] cd rom thing runs something else.. [03:48] well set it to boot from cd first [03:48] ok [03:49] bye [03:49] is there anyone here [03:57] is there a non CLI method of adding a windows share as a network drive or something? [04:01] hello again [04:05] anyone? [04:07] accesed from a option in boot menu [04:07] system time [04:07] system date [04:07] drive config [04:07] dard disk drive sequence [04:07] boot sequence [04:07] memory info [04:07] cpu info [04:07] integreted devices [04:07] power managment [04:07] system security [04:07] keyboard numlock [04:07] report keyboard errors [04:07] auto power on [04:07] fast boot [04:07] os install mode [04:07] ide hard drive acoustics mode [04:07] system event log [04:07] asset tag [04:07] there's also a setupF2 next to boot menu F12 [04:10] anyone here [04:13] yes, me! [04:13] accesed from a option in boot menu [04:13] system time [04:13] system date [04:13] drive config [04:13] dard disk drive sequence [04:13] boot sequence [04:13] memory info [04:13] cpu info [04:13] integreted devices [04:13] power managment [04:13] system security [04:13] keyboard numlock [04:13] report keyboard errors [04:13] auto power on [04:13] fast boot [04:13] os install mode [04:13] ide hard drive acoustics mode [04:13] system event log [04:13] asset tag [04:13] there's also a setupF2 next to boot menu F12 [04:20] bye [04:50] hmmmm [04:50] noone i guess [05:05] I am trying to install xubuntu gutsy and at the point where the base system is installed, there is an error relating to linux-generic and a red screen [05:05] is this a known problem? [05:07] I guess I will have to try kubuntu and see if that works, and I can install xubuntu when I am all done === SatanG0lga is now known as SatanGolga [07:27] !bored [07:27] Sorry, I don't know anything about bored - try searching on http://ubotu.ubuntu-nl.org/factoids.cgi [07:27] sounds like fun [07:28] crazy6: welcome [07:36] I have this weird glitch when using synaptic or update manager sometimes download speed drops to around 5000 bytes and stays there for long periods of time. [07:36] its usually around 180 or more kbps [09:26] * Super_BQ somerville32 hi i'm the guy with the broken ubuntu box remotely. Tentatively, tomorrow my friend will try to make it over to my place to see what the display says. It will be 16+ hours from now [09:52] somerville is sleeping? [11:30] Is it possible to connect to a printer that is shared by Windows Xp on the network? If so, where shud I look for a howto? [11:33] Settings > Printing? [11:33] I suppose you can add a printer there that is shared on your network? [11:35] pixilarion: i dont find any "Printing" under settings [11:36] well, the thing about Printing [11:36] I'm working in dutch [11:36] hehe [11:36] so I don't know the exact word in English [11:36] i work in swedish, ill try find it [11:36] rickard: it's not very hard [11:37] should be one of the buttons in your configuration panel [11:37] http://howto.gumph.org/content/use-smb-printer-in-xubuntu/ maybe this? [11:37] i found the print settings [11:37] lets see if i can figure it out [11:37] nanonyme: ty [11:37] i didn't read it through but it should be related [11:38] nanonyme: I guess the builtin technique of Xubuntu does more or less the same [11:38] right right im on it [11:38] but it doesnt look like it have my printer drivers [11:38] but it gets down to configuring CUPS so [11:39] just pick the one that is suggested [11:39] should be close enough [11:39] i'm using a HL-2030 with the 2060 drivers [11:39] yee it doesnt suggest one [11:39] it says "pick printer from database" [11:40] i try find PPD [11:41] pixilarion, very likely does the same, yeah [11:42] nanonyme: I think the technique in Xubuntu is just a "wrapper" around the CUPS system [11:42] but I'm not expert so :) [11:42] i would assume that but i'm no expert either [11:43] i just don't currently know how to setup the printer in xubuntu so i just googled some tips [12:10] how do i set it so i run commands as user, not root, but when i run sudo it doesn't ask for a password [12:11] specifically for the Verve plugin [12:18] slvmchn: specify "it" [12:19] the terminal [12:19] i got it i think, thanks though [12:21] yw :) [12:37] very quiet. [12:57] hi all [12:58] i just installed xubuntu yesterday... yay... flawless installation... [13:03] nantax: congratulations! [13:04] how can i follow the link from here to the browser [13:04] if i click the common question link i get this... [13:04] Unable to open URL [13:04] The 'Manual' browser command has been chosen, but no command has been set. [13:05] nantax: are u using pidgin? [13:05] and if i accidentally closed the chanserv window from pidgin, how do i get it back open? [13:05] yep [13:07] cnantax: in pidgin, Tools > Preferences > Brower [13:07] Browser [13:07] thank you very much kwhk [13:08] u're welcome. i learned this from another user here a couple of days ago [14:26] How in the name of the jumping jehova do i add/change/rename/move/delete items on the application menu in xubuntu? I.e if i would like to change the name of XXMS under the submenu Multimedia [14:51] is anybody in the world, that you know of, working on making usb connection easier to configure, as opposed to ethernet connection? [14:53] usb connection? [14:53] to ,,? [14:54] is there a way to save WPA Enterprise settings for auto logon to a network when in range? [15:52] whats the option for using nautilus as a fm only? [16:17] i only have one thing left to fix before i can throw MS out the window, i need to make voipstunt work, i have tried every voip thing in ubuntu and are now fighting with X-Lite, does anyone know how to get voipstunt to work? I use sip.voipstunt.com as proxy and stun.voipstunt.com as stun [16:19] where should i look to read all start up messages (including those before the syslog demon ) ? [16:34] hi, i got a problem with an external hard drive. i want to discount it. i try to unmount it but get a message saying that there is data that needs to be written to the device. [16:34] what should i do now? [16:51] hi, any help? [16:56] How does one adjust the CPU setting to Full performance in Xubuntu (since my laptop is always plugin) [17:01] i got a problem with an external hard drive. i want to discount it. i try to unmount it but get a message saying that there is data that needs to be written to the device. [17:04] is suspending or hibernating likely to be more successful?:p [17:09] ?? [17:26] anyone on setting the cpu in xubuntu [17:35] Hi! I've got what's hopefully a simple question. What's the easiest way to put the new xubuntu release on a thumbdrive and make it bootable? [17:35] (When the system it is going to run on won't boot from a USB CD-ROM) [17:41] Anyone on Setting the CPU speed in xubuntu === Ow1 is now known as adiroiban [17:56] I need help: install on a new dell inspiron 2500 didn't recognise NIC, but did recognise (after a bit of fussing) DLINK wifi...how can I get my NIC to work? [20:01] is there anybody out there that actually got voipstunt to work on linux? if so how? [20:02] im trying to configure X-lite right now with their proxy but unsuccessfully.. [20:11] you might wanna ask somewhere with more traffic [20:13] im doing that to.. [20:24] yo guys ubuntu user here asking a question [20:24] about skype downloads? [20:25] when its about to install package it says Error: Dependecy is not satisfiable: libasound2 [20:25] but i type sudo apt-get install libasound2 it said it was already installed? [20:26] are you using apt-get? [20:26] or synaptic? [20:26] try sudo apt-get upgrade [20:26] im using the terminal to install libasound2 but im using the site to install it on skype.com.... it takes me to a link called like http://www.skype.com/download/skype/linux/ [20:27] libasound2 1.0.12 [20:27] is what it needs, what version do you have installed? [20:28] i have no idea... im sorta a nub linux user [20:30] how do i find out? [20:30] Open synaptic [20:30] ok [20:31] search for libasound2 [20:31] there's a way to do it via command line but I've forgotten how [20:31] lol ok ill do it right after my upgrades are done downlaoding.. 0.os [20:32] i just got a huge list of updates myself [20:32] lol i never upgrade for some reason... like 184 packages had to be upgraded [20:32] ouch, risky. [20:32] how? [20:32] #1 cause of being hacked is unpatched vulnerabilities [20:33] 0.os... umm dont most hackers use linux? and prefer to attack windows computers? [20:33] and what if i dont have remote access turned on 0.os [20:34] like I said, keep your stuff patched. :) [20:34] lol [20:34] :-P no comment [20:35] btw oh yeah... im trying to play an mp3 cd... but when i use rhymebox it doesnt play... and im sorta confused what i should use [20:35] how can i open sound mixer with command ? [20:36] blahaut... im sorta an idiot but ill explain u the way i usually do stuff i cant find.. for example gaim... just type gaim.. for sound juicer.. type the name of program [20:37] xfce4-mixer [20:37] or just listen to him since hes smartter [20:37] MilitantPotato, thanks [20:37] dang its still updating... 0.os [20:37] Blauhaut: i just opened 5 of them and checked system monitor :) [20:38] : ) [20:39] argh [20:39] my mouse scrolls sideways, nice. [20:39] 0.os... still updating.. DANG i just like installed the ubuntu like 9 days ago [20:40] did you install gutsy? [20:40] guys [20:40] i close system beeps with the command [20:40] $ sudo rmmod pcspkr [20:40] but everytime when i restart computer [20:41] i need to do it again [20:41] yea [20:41] you need to blacklist the module [20:41] but i want to close it permanently ? [20:41] otherwise it will just load each boot [20:41] how can i do it ? [20:41] or, you could unplug the PC speaker :P [20:41] lol ok its done installing [20:41] haha [20:41] !modules [20:41] To blacklist a module, edit /etc/modprobe.d/my_blacklist and add « blacklist » to the end of that list - To explicitly load modules in a specific order, list them in /etc/initramfs-tools/modules and type « sudo update-initramfs -u » [20:41] MilitantPotato, pcspeaker [20:42] :) [20:44] ok millitantpotato1.0.10-2ubuntu4 is my version [20:44] libasound2 1.0.12 [20:45] it sas 1.0.10-2 [20:45] yea [20:45] do... [20:45] sudo apt-get update libasound2 [20:45] whoops [20:46] inub@ConfusedCPU:~$ sudo apt-get update libasound2 [20:46] sudo apt-get upgrade libasound2 [20:46] Password: [20:46] E: The update command takes no arguments [20:46] inub@ConfusedCPU:~$ [20:46] lol [20:46] yea, upgrade gets the latest package lists [20:46] or [20:46] hi [20:46] you could upgrade it via synaptic [20:46] just do mark all upgrades and hit apply... [20:47] it should list libasound2 as an upgrade [20:47] hey slow [20:47] 0.o [20:47] umm ok [20:47] inub@ConfusedCPU:~$ sudo apt-get upgrade libasound2 [20:47] Reading package lists... Done [20:47] Building dependency tree... Done [20:47] The following packages have been kept back: [20:47] linux-image-386 linux-restricted-modules-386 [20:47] 0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 2 not upgraded. [20:47] inub@ConfusedCPU:~$ [20:48] huh [20:48] are you in gutsy or feisty? [20:49] what do u mean [20:49] hey, quick question, do you have a reboot icon by the time? [20:49] u mean restard? [20:49] yea [20:49] restart [20:49] yeah [20:49] why [20:49] do that [20:50] restart it? [20:50] yes [20:52] !version [20:52] To find out what version of Ubuntu you have, type « lsb_release -a » in a !shell [20:53] do that in terminal [20:53] who [20:53] you :) [20:53] 0.os im back btw [20:53] o [20:53] lsb_release -a ? [20:53] yes [20:53] inub@ConfusedCPU:~$ lsb_release -a [20:53] No LSB modules are available. [20:53] Distributor ID: Ubuntu [20:53] Description: Ubuntu 6.06.1 LTS [20:53] Release: 6.06 [20:53] Codename: dapper [20:53] inub@ConfusedCPU:~$ [20:53] whoa [20:53] oh you're using a LTS [20:54] 0.os [20:54] problem? [20:54] Description: Ubuntu 7.10 [20:54] yea, probably. [20:55] im using 6.06 [20:55] 0.os [20:55] im confused [20:56] yea [20:56] so what do i do [20:56] you downloaded the Long Term Support [20:56] prolly [20:56] Which means it's older programs, but guaranteed to be more stable. [20:56] ima newb! [20:56] lol just look at my computer name [20:56] open update manager in Administration [20:57] ok [20:57] what now [20:57] it says MY SYSTEM IS UP TO DATE [20:59] close that [20:59] you've got a lot of upgrading to do :( [21:00] https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UpgradeNotes [21:00] follow 6.06>6.10, then 6.10>7.04 then if you want to get gutsy follow 7.04>7.10 [21:01] is your computer just a desktop with no need to be 100% reliable? [21:01] or is it used for a business? [21:02] somerville is sleeping? [21:05] i gotta run [22:14] am I crazy... Can I really not access shared folders through xubuntu [22:16] there are no graphical tools to access them... but there are ways [22:17] hmm [22:17] that just seems crazy [22:25] how do i set up a sound server so more than one app can use my sound card [22:30] I cannot mount my CD, can someone help me please? [22:31] no [22:32] Why not? [22:32] what is the error message you get when you put the cd in the drive? [22:33] I can read the music but not the files. [22:33] thats not a mounting issue then [22:33] "cdda:///dev/hdc" is not a valid location, unable to unmount BarlowGirl... there's a lot of them. [22:34] hmm [22:34] just go to media/ and find you cd drive [22:35] try that [22:35] it may just work who knows [22:36] user@emachines-desktop:/media$ cd cdrom [22:36] bash: cd: cdrom: No such file or directory [22:36] n8 [22:36] how can i make more than one ap use my sound card [22:37] then i dont know im new to linux [22:38] darkangel_ I cannot access the cdrom filesystem. [22:38] then i dont know [22:38] make sure your drive can read that cd [22:38] hello, all...i'm wondering if anyone has tried to put xscreensaver behind a prompt in gdm? [22:38] mine can only read cd's and cd-r [22:39] I can play the music, that's about it. [22:39] :/ [22:39] try burning to another format [22:39] what is it now [22:39] Godscape: how were you reading files off the disc? [22:39] a cd with music and files. [22:39] evil_tech: sound juicer. [22:40] what type of cd [22:40] cd-r cd-rw dvd-r dvd-rw [22:40] darkangel_ enhanced music cd with files. [22:40] Retail CD. [22:40] OHHH retail [22:40] i dont know then [22:40] its really odd [22:45] sound to me like sound juicer doesnt know how to read those discs [22:46] or the extra files anyways [22:46] nobody has tried to animate gdm, xscreensaver or otherwise? [22:47] Godscape: so you cant see the disc in thunar? what about from a terminal? [22:47] evil_tech, terminal is same. [22:47] how can i make more than one ap use my sound card [22:48] the only file in /media is cdrom, and that won't open [22:48] what does it say if you type just mount in a terminal [22:48] (flood warning) [22:48] /dev/hda1 on / type ext3 (rw,errors=remount-ro) [22:48] proc on /proc type proc (rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev) [22:48] varrun on /var/run type tmpfs (rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,mode=0755) [22:48] varlock on /var/lock type tmpfs (rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev,mode=1777) [22:48] darkangel_: try asking in the ubuntu channel [22:48] udev on /dev type tmpfs (rw,mode=0755) [22:48] devshm on /dev/shm type tmpfs (rw) [22:48] devpts on /dev/pts type devpts (rw,gid=5,mode=620) [22:48] lrm on /lib/modules/2.6.22-14-386/volatile type tmpfs (rw) [22:48] securityfs on /sys/kernel/security type securityfs (rw) [22:48] nfsd on /proc/fs/nfsd type nfsd (rw) [22:49] binfmt_misc on /proc/sys/fs/binfmt_misc type binfmt_misc (rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev) [22:49] alexperrier@emac [22:49] evil_tech: no one knows there eithet [22:49] lol [22:50]