[00:30] <daurnimator> mmm
[00:30] <daurnimator> how do I tell xubuntu I'm in daylight savings?
[00:30] <daurnimator> it keeps sychronizing my clock to the wrong offset
[01:02] <zoredache> zz_daurnimator: try sudo dpkg-reconfigure tzdata
[01:20] <counterpoint> Hello guys
[01:20] <counterpoint>  I need some assistance
[01:20] <evil_tech> ask away
[01:28] <counterpoint> what is the syntax for configuring the Apt host name  for mirror achieve in ubuntu or xubuntu
[01:29] <counterpoint>  the installation states that a standard  host name and port format is to be  used.
[01:42] <OctZ[home]> I just installed Xubuntu 7.10, installed the nVidia drivers, rebooted, and upon logging in the font size is too small to be understood. Is there a file I can edit to change the font size, or is there a work around for this?
[01:49] <OctZ[home]> I tried blowing away .config and .gconf but that didn't help
[02:36] <OctZ[home]> grepping the Xorg.0.log file indicates that the DPI is (54, 54) anyone know how to change this?
[02:39] <OctZ[home]> reconfiguring X fixed it
[03:49] <Nap> fellas
[03:49] <Nap> so i accidently installed NIS on xubunt
[03:49] <Nap> and now it doesn't boot up =/
[03:49] <Nap> how do i uninstall it?
[03:51] <Nap> oh well i'll just format
[03:58] <neur1> does anyone have vbox working?
[04:01] <neur1> is the alpha 2 up?
[04:19] <rance> ive got an old pc that wont boot from the xubuntu cd, (the newer pcs will, and the cd works on those)  so I need to make a floppy that will start the pc and transfer to the cd, the howtos all talk about smartbootmanager, but that doesnt seem to be available anymore as the download site is offline, any other ideas?
[05:11] <neur1> where is the volume ? tried adding an applet to the panel but it's a no-go
[05:44] <soldats> huh
[05:45] <neur1> where is the volume ? tried adding an applet to the panel but it's a no-go
[05:45] <neur1> soldats wyb
[05:46] <soldats> i lost electricity for a few days im so pissed
[05:46] <neur1> yikes
[05:47] <soldats> lol yea
[05:47] <soldats> had to do with not recieving a copy of lease
[05:47] <soldats> but yea what window manager are you on now since youve been tryinag alot
[05:48] <neur1> xfce stock xubuntu
[05:49] <neur1> is there a bug with the volume?
[05:49] <soldats> not that i know of
[05:49] <neur1> can't find mine
[05:50] <soldats> rclick the task bar and go to add new item and click on volume control
[05:50] <soldats> ?
[05:50] <neur1> did that . . . nothing , does it have to be on the top?
[05:52] <soldats> yea i think but im not sure
[05:53] <soldats> i dont know why it would have to be on top thogh
[05:53] <soldats> if you add the icon you need to click the run in terminal checkbox i think
[05:53] <neur1> tried both but it doesn't work
[05:54] <soldats> err when you adde dit did 2 new icons appear (megaphone looking one and a bar)
[05:54] <neur1> no icons appear
[05:54] <soldats> you did on top right
[05:55] <neur1> yes
[05:55] <neur1> do i need to make one with a launcher?
[05:56] <soldats> no shouldnt have to, i just did it myself and it works fine
[05:57] <neur1> hmm it's just me then
[05:57] <soldats> oh wait
[05:57] <soldats> when you added it did you click the middle of the task bar or did you click where other icons are. like the network icon
[05:58] <soldats> a suggestion maybe
[05:58] <neur1> i'll try that
[05:59] <neur1> nothing
[05:59] <neur1> what would be the command in a launcher
[06:00] <soldats> xfce4-mixer
[06:00] <soldats> its just basically a gui for the alsamixer in the terminal
[06:01] <neur1> thanks
[06:01] <soldats> but quicker
[06:01] <soldats> did you run it
[06:01] <neur1> yes , now i gotta go find a page with sound
[06:02] <neur1> it works
[06:02] <neur1> thanks again
[06:03] <soldats> 0o rad
[06:04] <soldats> i hope you havent had any other problems, i like to see people with a good install
[06:04] <neur1> it good to go, two comuters
[06:04] <soldats> awesome
[06:05] <neur1> did you see the new dsl?
[06:05] <soldats> dsl?
[06:05] <neur1> damn small
[06:06] <soldats> ahh no i havent
[06:06] <neur1> you test distros?
[06:06] <soldats> yea
[06:07] <soldats> well when i have tiem
[06:07] <soldats> im about to do arch as soon as i get some more cds
[06:07] <neur1> do you use a virtual box
[06:08] <soldats> no i have a bunch of extra hdds
[06:09] <neur1> by the way is there a command to refresh the screen
[06:09] <soldats> uhh i think its ctrl alt del, but im not sure
[06:09] <neur1> lol
[06:09] <soldats> ctrl alt bksp restarst the session
[06:10] <soldats> restarts*
[06:10] <neur1> doesn't ctrl alt del restart?
[06:12] <neur1> like in kde theres a refresh button
[06:13] <soldats> bah i really dont remember, i never refresh. ive never had the need to. i just ctrl alt bkspc and do startx since i boot to cli first
[06:13] <neur1> o.k.
[06:15] <soldats> refreshing should be used anyways since xfce uses FAM
[06:16] <soldats> shouldnt**
[06:16] <soldats> it refreshes automatically if a config folder is modified
[06:27] <soldats> neur1, well i gotta go ill see you later. have a good night or morning
[06:28] <neur1> k
[07:47] <neur1> what's the name of the app that has a scrolling effect, shelf?
[07:53] <somerville32> Not sure what you mean
[07:55] <neur1> did you ever try geubuntu? it has a app on the bottom that scrolls thru favorites. icons are animated
[07:59] <neur1> thanks
[08:21] <Ben_Cs> hello
[08:22] <Ben_Cs> could it be that editing xorg.conf to add languages, when compiz is running, will crash the system?
[13:02] <Wizard> hello :)
[13:03] <Wizard> i've just installed gutsy with xfce on my powerbook, and i must say i'm impressed
[15:52] <Chris_were> hello, i used to use gnome and now i use xubuntu, but when i play my games its really slow and one game said that i need to instal propiety drivers for an ati or nvidia card, but the thing is, i dont have one. the games ran fine on gnome, what happened?
[15:53] <vinze> Chris_were, well, you could just try and open Application->System->Restricted Drivers Manager and see if you can install a proprietary driver for whatever card it is you have
[15:53] <Chris_were> ill have a look
[15:54] <Chris_were> nope, only my wireless drivers are there and already installed
[15:54] <Chris_were> the games ran fine on gnome
[15:54] <vinze> Same installation?
[15:54] <Chris_were> know from scratch
[15:55] <vinze> And that Gnome installation, was that Ubuntu?
[15:55] <Chris_were> yes
[15:55] <Catoptromancy> DRI enabled?
[15:55] <Chris_were> what does that mean?
[15:56] <Catoptromancy> !DRI
[15:56] <ubotu> dri is direct rendering infrastructure, a framework for allowing direct access to graphics hardware under the X Window System in a safe and efficient manner.
[15:56] <Chris_were> how do i see if its DRI enabled?
[15:56] <Catoptromancy> !xorg
[15:56] <ubotu> The X Window System is the part of your system that's responsible for graphical output. To restart your X, type « sudo /etc/init.d/?dm restart » in a console - To fix screen resolution or other X problems: http://help.ubuntu.com/community/FixVideoResolutionHowto
[15:56] <Catoptromancy> errr
[15:56] <Catoptromancy> heh
[15:56] <Catoptromancy> try $vi /etc/X11/xorg.conf
[15:57] <Catoptromancy> wait
[15:57] <Catoptromancy> try $cattc/X11/xorg.conf
[15:57] <Catoptromancy> try $cat /etc/X11/xorg.conf
[15:58] <Chris_were> what am i looking for?
[15:58] <Catoptromancy> makew sure dri section is uncomments
[15:58] <Catoptromancy> ed
[15:58] <vinze> ...so without #'s at the beginning of the lines ;-)
[16:00] <Chris_were> i cant find a dri section
[16:01] <Chris_were> its just not there
[16:02] <Chris_were> ?
[16:03] <vinze> Catoptromancy, you seem to know more about this than I do...?
[16:07] <Chris_were> i guess you guys can't work that one out. don't worry it wont kill me
[16:07] <vinze> Sorry :(
[16:19] <Catoptromancy> ar
[16:19] <Catoptromancy> heh took too long
[16:20] <vinze> Perhaps he's still online and you can /msg him?
[17:16] <node_6> I'd like to get compiz working on my fresh xubuntu installation
[17:17] <node_6> I have an ati mobility 1400 card in my t60
[17:17] <node_6> Are the two not compatible?
[17:22] <node_6> I guess a specific error message would help, wouldn't it... once sec
[17:22] <node_6> *one
[17:22] <node_6> (EE) AIGLX error: dlsym for __driCreateNewScreen_20050727 failed (/usr/lib/dri/fglrx_dri.so: undefined symbol: __driCreateNewScreen_20050727)
[17:23] <node_6> this error causes xorg to switch back to software rendering
[17:27] <Arelis> I'm speeding up my machine. How's xfce and how well does it work with these tasks?: Schoolwork, listening to music, recording music with my guitar, taking notes, downloading stuff, gaming..
[17:29] <zoredache> keep in mind that xfce is just a windows manager.  The only thing it does to speed anything else up is to not waste memory/cpu time
[17:29] <zoredache> if you had enough memory already then you really won't see any difference running vlc on ubuntu vs. kubuntu, vs. xubuntu
[17:30] <Arelis> 768 MB RAM
[17:31] <Arelis> zoredache: with 768MB RAM, is it worth it?
[17:31] <zoredache> what do you mean is it worth it?
[17:32] <Arelis> i mean will it speed stuff up
[17:32] <zoredache> compared to what?
[17:32] <Arelis> GNOME
[17:33] <Arelis> zoredache: GNOME.
[17:34] <zoredache> You might see some difference or you might not.  It is easier for you to try then it is for me o speculate.  Personally I don't use xfce because it uses less memory, I like it because I don't really want a window manager that does all the extra junk
[17:34] <node_6> same
[17:35] <Arelis> what do you mean by "extra junk"?
[17:35] <zoredache> the built-in network browser, and things like that
[17:35] <Arelis> oh, i need that kind of stuff
[18:45] <node_6> I'm installing a later fglrx driver for AIGLX support.  on the  m-a build,install fglrx-kernel  step, it looks for but can't find a /usr/src/modules directory.  that dir has never existed on any distro that I'm aware of.  any ideas?
[19:19] <node_6> if anyone has figured out how to installed latest amd driver (catalyst 7.12), please shout :)
[20:00] <mak1084> how do i close compiz.....i'm not able to c window border nor i cant move the ne window
[20:00] <evil_tech> alt + f2 then run xfwm4
[20:01] <mak1084> can you please tell me the commands.
[20:01] <evil_tech> i think that will stop compiz from running and restore the normal window mangager
[20:04] <mak1084> xfwm4
[20:06] <mak1084> thanks it works
[20:06] <evil_tech> np
[20:08] <flibberdy> Hi all, I installed xubuntu on an Hp Compaq NC4010 laptop yesterday, everything works except the xfce battery monitor plugin
[20:09] <flibberdy> it reads for battery information from /proc/acpi/battery/BAT01, whereas my battery information appears in /proc/acpi/battery/C13A. anyone know how to change where it gets info fromt
[20:14] <newbieee> Is exaile works finr in xubuntu?
[20:14] <newbieee> coz in my case its not working..
[20:21] <newbieee> knock knock
[20:26] <thruxton> newbieee: not working isnt that useful, get it to generate an error message, then google that error
[20:27] <thruxton> (i dont even know what exaile is btw, so i cant help you)
[20:27] <vinze> Too late :P
[20:28] <thruxton> vinze: heh, I block joins,parts and quits so i didnt see him leave
[20:28] <vinze> Ah...
[21:52] <radioaktivstorm> anyone active? my gksu responds very slowly...has anyone had this problem? any pointers?
[21:55] <somerville32> Like, how long?
[21:56] <radioaktivstorm> on the order of 20ish seconds... substantially longer than it used to take
[21:56] <TheSheep> same here
[21:57] <TheSheep> it was like that in feisty too
[21:58] <radioaktivstorm> really? i didnt really have a problem in feisty. hmm. could it be that there is some package in ubuntu proper that makes a performance difference? I was using ubuntu (gnome) under feisty.
[22:15] <radioaktivstorm> oh also, one more question that i jsut thought about, is there a reason that  my volume buttons do not function under xubuntu? i have tried doing a bit of searching around for the fix... but nothing ive tried has worked
[22:22] <thyrax_afk> I added more ram to a new install of ubuntu. Is the swap automatically made bigger? does it matter?
[22:22] <evil_tech> swap is not automatically adjusted
[22:23] <thyrax_afk> thanks evil_tech
[22:23] <evil_tech> and only reason swap is there is if you run out of ram so adding more ram means you should use swap less
[22:24] <evil_tech> np
[22:24] <thyrax_afk> I figured that just was going on what I read about having your swap 3x your ram and such
[22:24] <thyrax_afk> It was just 256mb so it shouldn't matter much :)
[22:24] <thyrax_afk> I mean 128 :(
[22:27] <thyrax_afk> I ran top and 350 of 377 is used
[22:28] <thyrax_afk> I think I will try a minimal install and run open box as the main windows manager.
[22:29] <evil_tech> always fluxbuntu
[22:29] <thyrax_afk> why fluxubuntu?
[22:30] <evil_tech> its ubuntu with fluxbox
[22:30] <evil_tech> :D
[22:30] <thyrax_afk> I liked the look of openbox
[22:31] <thyrax_afk> never knew what it was till yesterday :)
[22:31] <thyrax_afk> but why should I try fluxubuntu?
[22:32] <thyrax_afk> Is there a way I can convert this installation to fluxubuntu with out having to download the disc and install from scratch?
[22:33] <evil_tech> dunno if fluxbuntu-desktop is in the repos yet since it is still RC
[22:34] <thyrax_afk> ok is there a way to strip down an install of ubuntu?
[22:34] <thyrax_afk> just remove everything make it look like a barebones server install and install from scratch
[22:34] <thyrax_afk> I want to remove gnome-desktop I guess
[22:36] <thyrax_afk> hmmm I guess ill just start from scratch
[22:39] <ere4si> start with the alternate cd - only about 10mb :)
[22:41] <thyrax_afk> ere4si: is it the same as the mini.ios?
[22:41] <thyrax_afk> ere4si: is it the same as the mini.iso*
[22:42] <ere4si> it's at the ubuntu download page and is command line only - don't know more than that
[22:42] <thyrax_afk> ok it sounds like it is. I'll definately look into it. Thank you.
[22:43] <thyrax_afk> definitely*
[22:43] <evil_tech> alternate cd just doesnt have the live stuff, and has the ability to install a command line only system
[22:43] <thyrax_is> does it have a gui?
[22:43] <thyrax_is> for install?
[22:43] <evil_tech> nope
[22:44] <evil_tech> text text text
[22:44] <evil_tech> :)
[22:44] <thyrax_is> ok thats fine just wondering
[22:44] <evil_tech> gui's get in the way
[22:44] <thyrax_is> ha
[22:48] <ere4si> here's a good howto for the alternate cd - https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/LowMemorySystems
[22:50] <evil_tech> stupid question time. if i use multiple monitors of the same type (Dell P991) will dual displays act funky
[23:03] <thyrax_afk> evil_tech I don't see why it would
[23:04] <thyrax_afk> ere4si: thanks for the howto
[23:04] <evil_tech> well only one way to find out
[23:04] <ere4si> hope it helps thyrax_afk
[23:04] <thyrax_afk> The monitor shouldn't matter. The video card I would say might
[23:04] <evil_tech> x800 gt
[23:05] <evil_tech> works fine right now
[23:05] <evil_tech> cept it doesnt like x64 bit linux >:
[23:05] <thyrax_afk> then I doubt you will have a problem. You will sonner have a video card conflict when trying to run multi monitors before you have a monitor conflict
[23:15] <aanderse> does anyone know how i can easily switch between two keyboard layouts with xfce? when i went into the keyboard preferences it seemed not to work
[23:17] <node_6> can someone check  apt-get install flashplugin-nonfree  and see if they get a checksum error, please?
[23:18] <aanderse> i heard it should be fixed in a couple days
[23:18] <node_6> oh.  ty :)
[23:18] <aanderse> adobe put out an update, so ubuntu just has to change their checksum size
[23:19] <aanderse> could always just install from their site if you are impatient though
[23:33] <evil_tech> well that was a disaster
[23:37] <gerro> trying to search for a lot of files with similar name and delete them any tips on what app to use to do such?
[23:37] <gerro> I tried catfish but no delete function..
[23:38] <evil_tech> you could use rm with wildcards
[23:39] <gerro> yeah been wondering about that don't want to delete a load of stuff didn't want to
[23:39] <gerro> its best if it lists what its going to delete first
[23:39] <gerro> in an easy to read icon sorted list...
[23:39] <evil_tech> just open up thunar and press ctrl and select all the files you wanna delete
[23:39] <gerro> I dunno what does gnome normally use?
[23:40] <gerro> yes but even in the sub folders?
[23:40] <evil_tech> you would have to do it folder by folder
[23:40] <gerro> maybe I can grab catfish source and some how enable file deleting
[23:40] <gerro> seems stupid to not have option in a search program
[23:44] <gerro> gnome-search-tool ^^
[23:44] <evil_tech> how aptly named