[00:00] hi all! [00:01] how can i edit the icons associated to the file types? [00:05] tuga3d, I'm sure you can. [00:06] yes, but how? [00:07] i have some programs that i've compiled in my home directory and i wanna to associate the file extention to the programs and an icon. [00:12] ??? anyone? [00:16] somerville32: i got it working but now its taking too long to shutdown, cifs vfs: server not responding [00:16] bart1105, try asking in #ubuntu-server :) [00:16] ok thanx [00:18] hi, what's a good power management app for xubuntu? the cpu fan is running crazy non-stop, even if cpu usage is 1% >_> [00:19] somerville32, can you please give me a hint how to do it? [00:20] tuga3d, I have no idea, I'm sorry :( [00:20] tuga3d, It most likely has to do with mime data though [00:20] ok, thanks anyaway ;) [00:21] one more question, what is lighter xubuntu or fluxbuntu? [00:23] fluxbuntu [00:24] thanks seisen [00:36] hello [00:36] hi [00:36] i'm having some issues with my xubuntu install, is this the right place to ask for support? [00:37] smfenn: sure, hopefully someone here can help [00:38] I'm using an old 433htz G4 mac and i've managed to get it installed, but when I boot up, I get the bootlogo but then get a initramfs command prompt. [00:39] and can't get into xubuntu at all [00:39] unfortunately i'm a complete linux n00b, so i'm not sure what I can do to fix it. [00:40] smfenn: I'm fairly newby too, but check your grub.conf to see if its using the correct hdd [00:40] well i think it would be good to disable the splash, so you see each boot message [00:41] and how would i do either of those options? [00:43] boot live cd [00:43] and? [00:44] open mousepad [00:44] something like /grub/something/grub.conf [00:44] in your installed version [00:44] what is mousepad? [00:46] daurnimator: if he cant boot it, he likely cant edit menu.lst [00:47] ahh. [00:47] smfenn: simple gui text editor - like notepad on windows [00:47] thruxton: surely he can boot the livecd... or how could he have installed it in the first place [00:48] well i used the alternative cd with video=ofonly [00:48] welll.... sorry, out of my league :) [00:48] the plain old Live CD won't work on my macs. [00:48] that you for trying :) [00:48] thank* [00:49] по русски кто говорит [00:49] russian? [00:49] yes [00:50] !russian [00:50] Пожалуйста войдите в #ubuntu-ru для помощи на русском языке / Pozhalujsta vojdite v #ubuntu-ru dlq pomoshchi na russkom qzyke [00:51] evil_tech, whois me! [00:51] i am in channel #ubuntu-ru [00:52] is there any one else out their who could possibly help with my problem please? [00:58] smfenn, what is your problem? [01:04] :( [01:05] compiz seems to keep closing itself [01:05] next xubuntu better have it built in [01:06] daurnimator, You better grovel at my feet then :P [01:06] ? [01:07] daurnimator, If you want compiz built in next release, you better start groveling at my feet :P [01:07] you an admin or something? [01:08] We don't have admins [01:08] Just people who help develop Xubuntu :) [01:08] surely someone heads up the project [01:08] who sets the dates - who confirms things for real - who sets the goals etc [01:09] Well, we fall under Ubuntu governance [01:09] So, the TB and CC [01:09] right [01:09] But we generally just do our thing anyhow, haha [01:09] mr_pouit is the lead of the Xubuntu project though [01:10] right, you'd have to call him an admin then? ;) [01:11] the thing I'd like to see included in xubuntu is a simple gfx editor [01:12] something like paint.net on windows [01:12] We include gimp, no? [01:13] too advanced [01:13] It needs to come with something simple [01:14] even something like MSPAint is to windows [01:15] something that anyone can open, and just knows how to use [01:31] Is there a way (is it advisable) to get the Firefox 3 beta using apt-get? [01:34] ya install firefox granparismo [01:34] its spelled something like tha [01:34] !find firefox [01:34] Found: firefox-themes-ubuntu, mozilla-firefox-locale-af, mozilla-firefox-locale-ar, mozilla-firefox-locale-be, mozilla-firefox-locale-bg-bg (and 71 others) [01:34] !find firefox-3 [01:34] Found: firefox-3.0, firefox-3.0-dev, firefox-3.0-dom-inspector, firefox-3.0-gnome-support, firefox-3.0-venkman [01:34] !info firefox-3.0 [01:34] firefox-3.0: lightweight web browser based on Mozilla (Development Version). In component universe, is optional. Version 3.0~alpha8+nobinonly-0ubuntu1 (gutsy), package size 1130 kB, installed size 3832 kB [01:36] they must have changed it then [01:36] sudo apt-get install firefox-3.0 (should have tried that) [01:36] will that replace the existing firefox 2, or install alongside it? [01:44] alongside [01:44] and its called granpariso [01:44] which I hate [01:49] hello, can someone point out the folder the file = .conkyrc is in thanks [03:57] hi [03:57] I installd xfce 4.4.2 from source with installer fw days ago [03:57] Now I cant use keyboard layouts [03:58] how to make my keyboard behave again (alt+shift) for different language layouts [03:59] Should I install older xfce from distribution debs? and how? [03:59] I am running xubuntu 7.10 64bit [04:00] Help, anyone? [04:05] Hi [04:05] how do I isntall new icons ?? [04:05] do u know? [04:05] please tell me to please how do I isntall new icons ? [04:06] Hm i think there is some tutorial on themes page [04:07] Also, you have user interface settings [04:07] and icon theme tab on it [04:07] no... [04:08] i wan to install NEW icons [04:08] xfce-look.org I think [04:08] yes I downlaod them but how do i isntall em? [04:09] i think there is some listed "theme" on that site, that includes some tutorial/howto [04:15] how do i isntall them after i downlaod them [04:15] http://xfce-look.org/content/show.php/HOW-TO++install?content=14906 [04:16] tim_11, there it is. Just one search on page. i think there is more of it [04:17] it is hard....\ [04:18] i can't understand how to do it [04:18] just unpack it in /usr/X11R6/lib/X11/icons/ [04:18] ok cool [04:19] you need to unpack it as root beacouse it is system folder [04:20] how do i unpack it as a root? [04:20] so, therefore, use sudo tar -zxvf to unpack: sudo tar -zxvf cursortheme.tgz /usr/X11R6/lib/X11/icons/ [04:20] OR open Thunar or other file manager as root and do the same [04:20] Alt+F2, gksu Thunar [04:21] anyone use zsh? [04:24] was i suppouse to extract it to default ?? [04:50] anyone in here using openbox by any chance? [05:15] why doesn't the server kernel connect wirelessly? [05:16] what is "server kernel"? [05:17] You think kernel in server version of xubuntu? [05:17] I don`t know if there IS server version of Xubuntu [05:17] when I turn on my laptop I have two choices server and generic [05:17] Maybe server version of Ubuntu. [05:18] wireless only works in generic, how come? [05:19] Maybe you could ask that question in some group/channel about Ubuntu Server [05:20] I don't have ubuntu, it's xubuntu [05:20] So you are saying, there actually IS Xubuntu server edition. I dodn`t know that. [05:21] I don't know it's listed in my grub [05:22] when I turn on my laptop [05:23] You can choose what kernel will boot in sudo nano /boot/grub/menu.lst under default (by number) [06:18] someone please remind me how to install skype via cli? did it on my laptop, now trying to install on mom's desktop. cnr client failed to install it. [06:30] someone please remind me how to install skype via cli? did it on my laptop, now trying to install on mom's desktop. cnr client failed to install it. === XwarlokX82 is now known as X|Dirtnappin [07:09] dr_willis, you helped me install skype on mom's desktop a few mins ago... now i am having a problem installing linspire's cnr plugin on this laptop... getting this error msg: [07:09] Dependency is not satisfiable: libapt-pkg-libc6.4-6-3.53 any idea what i need to do? [07:52] heeelp the gnome people removed screen saver advanced features from gui! [07:52] sorry just commenting never saw this before know if someone submitted a xubuntu bug yet? [07:53] hmm wait didn't 7.04 use xscreensaver instead?.. wonder if option to go back to that [07:58] Is there any way I could have the ability to switch between ubuntu and xubuntu on the same system? [09:11] any help with install lighttpd and mod_fastcgi on xubuntu gutsy ? [09:38] aboyousif: what seems to be the problem? === hcysp is now known as psych [13:25] are ppl having trouble with touchpads on laptops with gutsy ? [13:26] My Thinkpad T30 works fine [13:39] hi [13:40] lo [13:41] hi [13:42] i have a problem with the xubuntu [13:42] metaquestion^^ [13:42] when the comp is working a lot of small lines appears on the screen [13:42] what is it? [13:43] it appears at 1024x768 60 Hz [13:43] LCD or CRT monitor? [13:43] when i raise the frequency there are more lines on the display [13:43] LCD [13:43] Video card and driver? [13:44] my video card: Trident Cyberblade [13:44] LCD usually uses a lower refresh, like 50Hz-60Hz [13:45] but there isn't lower frequency then 60 Hz [13:46] If the lines are not always there, I would be more inclined to blame the video card or driver [13:46] how can i refresh the driver [13:46] ? [13:47] That is an excellent question, which I do not have the answer to [13:49] bgergo94: you don't, it comes with the kernel [14:02] I have a collegue with a ultraportatil Fujitsu Lifebook [14:02] and can't make is thouch screen work [14:02] http://www.lowlevel.cz/log/pivot/entry.php?id=90 [14:03] actually it works, but he is not able to calibrat it [14:57] Does GDM require you to use the Gnome desktop, or can you use GDM and still use KDE etc? [14:58] you can use xdm, gdm, or kdm and use gnome, kde, or xfce with any of them [14:58] xdm is ugly though, so don't use that ;) [14:58] thegeeker: Ah, thank you - so when I log in, what is it that gdm does to start my preferred desktop? [14:58] You need to pick your session [14:58] thegeeker: I'm asking because I installed xrdp, but when I remote login, I only get a crappy b/w desktop [14:59] thegeeker: Need to know what to tell xrdp to start my desktop [14:59] Hm, I'm not sure how xrdp figures into it [14:59] thegeeker: If I wanted to say "start my desktop", which program (eg xfce) is it that I need to run? [15:00] When you login locally you can choose your session among gnome/kde/xfce depending on what you have installed [15:00] xfce4 maybe [15:00] thegeeker: Ok, thanks - I'll give that a whirl [15:00] maybe not [15:05] how do you mount windows partitions? [15:07] Twinkletoes: Ah-ha! startxfce4 [15:07] Jyzygzel-: samba [15:07] !samba Jyzygzel- [15:07] Sorry, I don't know anything about samba jyzygzel- - try searching on http://ubotu.ubuntu-nl.org/factoids.cgi [15:08] thegeeker: Thank you - I found that after your suggestion... I can type it in manually after getting that standard b/w desktop, but I need to work out how to make xrdp do that by defauilt ;) [15:08] damn cant remember the syntax [15:08] MOUNT [15:08] thegeeker: Thank you for your help tho :) [15:08] not access them over network [15:08] Jyzygzel-: install samba package, sudo mount -t smbfs //computer/sharename /mountpoint [15:09] Jyzygzel-: u can also install swat to use a web-interface on them [15:09] if its easier for u.. or gsambad for a nice gnome interface [15:10] Twinkletoes: I think this will do it for you: http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/linux-newbie/42362-start-xfce-gui.html#post229337 [15:11] put startxfce4 in your ~/.xinitrc file [15:11] thegeeker: Thank you :) [15:38] hello, i have just installed conky on my xubuntu 7.10 and now i have a question: where do I make it startup with the system? [15:38] martin_: system->autostarted applications [15:40] I dont have anything like this:/ [15:40] Applications->Settings->Autostarted Applications [15:41] aaa, yes:D great thanks:) [15:41] and... how should the command look like, just: conky ? [15:42] Pretty much however you would start it at the bash prompt [15:43] ok:) thanks again:) === X|Dirtnappin is now known as XwarlokX82 [16:42] anybody know if it is possible to run Pigeon, Kopete and/or Thunderbird from a usb-stick in ubuntu, i.e. being able to move it between differnet xubuntu computers with all its settings/saves on the stick? === stafford is now known as grungekid === ktetch is now known as K`Tetch [20:16] hello [20:17] how can i customize my panel to look the way i want? [20:18] right-click the panel, choose customize panel [20:20] can't i make the panel colorfull/picture? [20:24] Hm, not so easy: http://xubuntu.wordpress.com/2007/10/12/howto-set-a-background-image-for-your-panel/ [20:27] is there a web site with xfce customization and looks tricks? [20:28] A Google search on exactly what you are trying to do is usually your best bet [20:30] didn't find exactly what i was looking 4 [20:30] the link above tells you how to change the panel color or put a picture into it [20:31] yes. thank you [20:34] Hi [20:34] Bi [20:46] everytime i start my Xubuntu i get "check forced".. what can i do to fix this ? [20:49] sulle: maybe this will help: http://ubuntu.wordpress.com/2005/10/12/tuning-the-filesystem-check-at-bootup/ [20:52] sulle: also, shutting down properly would help [20:53] True, you shouldn't get that every time unless you are pulling the power plug instead of going through shutdown [20:54] that or you interupt the check [20:54] Good point [20:54] should i do a fcsk? [20:55] Let it finish once and you won't see it for another 30 reboots [20:55] i do. i restart and it pops right back up. [20:55] Unless you pull the power plug [20:55] have been this way for more than 1 month. [20:56] does it find errors? [20:56] not everytime.... [20:56] but bad blocks sometimes. [20:56] yikes, get a new HD [20:56] i would run a check of the hard drive with a diskette from the manufcaturer [20:57] but it works greate if i boot in windows:S [20:57] cause that sounds like failing hardware [20:57] have you ran a scandisk or chkdsk from windows? [20:57] yes. no problems [20:57] wierd [20:57] i don't think the windows scandisk will check the linux partitions [20:58] no it wont [20:58] but if it is the hard disk going bad its not going to be isolated to just the linux part [20:58] so the bad parts are in the linux partitions [20:58] would u recommend a fcsk ? [20:59] I would recommend a new HD [20:59] i recommend testing the drive with the manufacturers utility [21:00] run the full read scan and if it fails then you need a new hard disk [21:00] okok [21:00] if not then something is corrupting your filesystem [21:02] sulle: Are you running a plain vanilla xubuntu install, no "exotic" software, boot options etc? [21:02] nope. only changed theme and got vmware and some other software. [21:02] what filesystem do you use? [21:03] ext2 [21:03] stone[no]: norsk ? [21:03] jepp :) [21:03] :D flott =) [21:04] sulle: How old is the hd? [21:05] about 2 years. [21:06] sulle: I guess you have the recents updates installed? You could also try to boot from an live distro and run the fsch on the unmounted hd... My two cents :) [21:07] hehe okok. [21:07] i can try=) === XwarlokX82 is now known as X|away [21:16] sulle: you have the vmware player or virt machine? [21:18] both [21:20] I'm not sure but my guth feeling tells me the virt machine could be the culprint... Does it work the same way as xen? [21:20] gut [21:21] i dont know... i will try to fcsk from a live cd in a moment [21:21] just taking a backup =) [21:21] smart move :) [21:21] hope so =) === X|away is now known as XwarlokX82 [23:34] how do i add shortcuts to my top bar like the firefox one?? I cant add them by dragging. [23:36] grout: right click on the panel and choose add new item>launcher [23:43] You guyus I need help. My friend somehoq has over 200 panels on his desktop. They arejust small grey boxes. I can only rempove them one at a time. Any other suggestions on how to get rid of them? [23:44] Im using 7.10 xubuntu [23:44] restart [23:44] ? [23:44] how did they get there [23:45] I don't know how. He must had been messing with something.....I have restarted..no luck. [23:46] sleepwalk: probably all you have to do is delete the write set of .dotfiles [23:46] out of his homedirectory... [23:47] I am not certain but maybe the problem lives in .config/xfce [23:47] you could just make a backup of his home directory, delete everything, then add back things that are good [23:49] zoredache: I'll check that out. Thanks