[00:57] i need help getting xubuntu to work with my tv [01:19] i need help configuring xorg.conf [01:21] anyone here? :( [01:22] cnstarz, what's up? [01:22] hooray thank you [01:22] ok [01:22] im trying to follow the... [01:22] NvidiaTVOutNewbieEdition [01:22] however [01:22] when i type in "sudo vi /etc/X11/xorg.conf" [01:23] it asks for my password and... [01:23] it says... [01:23] one sec [01:23] why would it say "one sec"? [01:23] :) [01:23] no im saying one sec [01:23] im trying to copy it [01:23] :) [01:24] k [01:24] http://paste.ubuntu-nl.org/57404/ [01:24] and then... [01:24] when i press enter... [01:24] i get... [01:25] http://paste.ubuntu-nl.org/57405/ [01:26] did you delete the file in /tmp? [01:26] no, i dont know how to :( [01:26] im new to linux [01:26] sorry - /var/tmp [01:26] i dont know linux commands yet [01:26] :O [01:27] sudo rm -v /var/tmp/xorg.conf.swp [01:27] okay i'll try that [01:27] k [01:28] okay it worked, and this is what i get now: http://paste.ubuntu-nl.org/57406/ [01:28] this is the guide im following: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/NvidiaTVOutNewbieEdition [01:29] you need to redo your xorg - sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg [01:30] what does that do? [01:30] not that i dont trust you, im just curious as to what exactly it does :) [01:30] sets up the xorg.conf file again [01:30] alrighty [01:31] is this gonna disrupt/change my current display drivers? [01:32] during the dpkg you get to choose the driver for your card [01:32] if you installed one it will be listed [01:32] i'll get to choose the restricted drivers for my 8800gtx? [01:32] if you installed it yes [01:33] thanks, im really ignorant :P [01:33] k:) [01:35] alright its asking me to choose a driver, so i guess i should pick the nvidia one since i dont see anything related to "restricted" or any other nvidia-related drviers [01:37] nvidia is the one [01:41] i just attached 2 hdds, how do i move files around on them. i see them in /dev/disk and gparted. but thunar cant open them [01:44] eca: they will be listed in /dev - you will need to make a dir to mount them in [01:45] eca: /dev/sdb or similar [01:47] alright i finished reconfiguring xorg.conf, but when i do "sudo vi /etc/X11/xorg.conf", it still looks like http://paste.ubuntu-nl.org/57406/ [01:47] should i have to reboot or something? [01:47] sudo mount /dev/sdb /home/ace/sdb says mount: you must specify the filesystem type [01:47] ext3? [01:47] cnstarz, you need to log out and in [01:48] alrighty [01:48] eca: does the dir /home/ace/sdb exist before you mount? [01:48] yes [01:49] thunar doesnt do this automatically? [01:49] eca: is the sdb a windows disk? [01:49] no [01:49] ext2 i think or 3 [01:49] linux? - then sudo mount -t ext3 etc [01:50] logged out and logged back in and it still looks like http://paste.ubuntu-nl.org/57406/ :( [01:50] cnstarz, what *buntu are you using? [01:50] xubuntu [01:51] try sudo mousepad /etc/X11/xorg.conf [01:51] whats that one do? [01:51] cnstarz, the x in X11 has to be a capital.... [01:52] hmm [01:52] haha it worked now [01:52] mousepad is the text editor in xubuntu [01:52] i didn't know linux was that picky [01:52] yah [01:53] well thanks man [01:53] all case sensitive - x11 is different to X11 [01:53] much appreciate [01:53] np [01:53] did the same thing years ago when I first started [01:56] ty ere4si it works [01:56] happy for you eca [03:03] alrighty... [03:03] so [03:03] ... [03:03] i followed the guide [03:03] and [03:04] the tv just goes gray after grub [03:04] it becomes unresponsive [03:04] i've exhausted all possibilities that i know of [03:05] you'll need to dpkg again and start the guide again [03:05] i did [03:05] like three times [03:05] :( [03:05] im doing it exactly as it says too [03:05] it just doesnt like my tv [03:05] are you in the recovery kernel? [03:05] live cd? [03:06] i was on here first, in terminal. i saved it, shut down, plugged the tv in, then started it back up [03:06] and got the gray screen [03:06] then [03:06] i went thru recovoery console [03:06] and tried it again thru there [03:06] same thing [03:06] i mean [03:06] i reconfigured throuh recovoery console [03:06] i didn't follow the guide through the console [03:07] i followed the guide only on here [03:07] what's the link to the guide again? [03:07] https://help.ubuntu.com/community/NvidiaTVOutNewbieEdition [03:07] and your tv model [03:07] sony wega [03:07] 51" [03:08] lemee see if i can find the exact model name [03:08] http://www.epinions.com/pr-Sony_Grand_WEGA_KDP-51WS550_51_in_Rear_Projection_HDTV_Television [03:09] the tv connects through component into a video dongle that looks similiar to svid, but isn't svid [03:09] which then plugs right into my card, next to the two dvi connections [03:10] in a terminal type lspci and look for the card - should have two listings [03:10] http://paste.ubuntu-nl.org/57421/ [03:11] didn't mean to quit out [03:12] can you post your xorg.conf? [03:12] sure [03:12] one sec [03:13] http://paste.ubuntu-nl.org/57422/ [03:15] ok - now you have a standard xorg.conf - nothing for your tv [03:15] you can see the svid-like connection that im talking about here: http://www.hummercommunity.com/files/hfpics/8800GTX_768_PCIe_WC_Side.jpg [03:15] right [03:15] you have to do the guide again - but before you save it post it and I'll check :) [03:16] alrighty [03:19] http://paste.ubuntu-nl.org/57423/ [03:22] anybody in here have any experience with toshiba tecra 8100 laptop and xubuntu installs? I can't seem to get anywhere with it...just black screen of death or system reset [03:25] cnstarz, 1st section device - remove usefb line and add screen (0) [03:26] screen 0 [03:26] so it should look like Option "screen 0" "true"? [03:26] oh you mean remove the whole line [03:27] nope - look at the guide [03:27] hmmm [03:27] oh i c [03:28] i remember doing that last time, but i added it under the usefb [03:28] i'll try replacing it this time [03:31] that line in screen - Screen 1 "Screen[1]" RightOf "Screen[0]" - means you have to have both screens going at the same time [03:31] right [03:31] k [03:32] ok - save the file - then connect the tv - then ctrl+alt+backspace and login [03:32] alrighty, here goes [03:35] what the crap, it worked [03:35] murphy's law! [03:35] yah :) [03:35] have got to be accurate :) [03:35] what would i have to edit to get it to show up only on the tv now? [03:35] let me look [03:36] thanks, i really appreciate it [03:38] put a # in front of "Right like - Screen 1 "Screen[1]" #RightOf "Screen[0]" - save an ctrl+alt+bspc [03:38] *and [03:39] alrighty [03:40] so it should look like this: [03:40] Screen 1 "Screen[1]" #RightOf "Screen[0]" [03:41] with "Screen 0 "Screen[0]"" right above it? [03:42] all the same except for the # in front of "Right" [03:43] yep [03:43] so it should look like this, http://paste.ubuntu-nl.org/57424/ [03:43] im just making sure im understanding you correctly [03:44] yep and yep [03:44] alrighty [03:45] here we go... [03:45] negative [03:45] the desktop is still there on my tv, but now i just cant move the mouse into it [03:45] on both one or none? [03:46] k [03:46] ok - undo what we just did and save and ctrl+alt+bksp while have a search [03:47] alrighty [03:47] what if i did this? http://paste.ubuntu-nl.org/57427/ [03:51] ok - found a howto [03:51] ok [03:51] brb [03:52] back [03:54] in the first device section put a # in front of screen 0 - like # screen 0 [03:54] got it [03:55] should i restart x? [03:56] or are you still looking? [03:56] and in the server section [03:56] put a # like - #Screen 0 "Screen[0]" [03:56] got it [03:57] restart x then [03:57] alrighty [04:04] oops [04:06] negative [04:07] it seems like it tried to make my monitor display in hdtv [04:07] monitor display was all garbled, and TV didn't work at all [04:08] What is the system requirements for this distro? [04:08] i have a 500 mhz with 192 mbs of ram [04:09] can i run? [04:09] David_, yep - but 192mbs ram is the min for the live cd [04:10] will run ok when installed [04:10] brb [04:10] k [04:10] Awesome :D do i need to download the alternative install cd or the regular version [04:10] i couldn't get ubuntu to wok [04:10] David_, with that mem I would use the alternate cd [04:11] okay [04:11] cnstarz, you set it up for hdtv - try ntsc or pal - the guide says what is right for your area [04:12] will the gusty gibbon work? [04:12] David_, yep [04:12] awesome, Thanks sooo much lol, windows xp runs a tad slow on that old machine [04:12] lol [04:13] cnstarz, we forgot a # in front of "Right " to block the last screen 0 [04:16] brb [04:30] alrighty im back [04:30] sorry [04:30] . [04:30] what did you say? [04:30] k [04:31] and is it ok? [04:31] im back to the piont where both screens are up [04:31] great - lets make a backup of that xorg.conf [04:32] alrighty [04:32] is there a way to restore the backup from recovery console? [04:32] sudo cp -v /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.bak [04:33] for the backup [04:33] that backs it up or restores it? [04:33] backups [04:33] gotcha [04:34] then to restore - cp -v /etc/X11/xorg.conf.bak /etc/X11/xorg.conf [04:34] from recovery you don't njeed sudo [04:34] *need [04:34] alrighy [04:34] this'll save a lot of time [04:35] :)) [04:35] I missed one # in our last effort - in front of "Right" in the server section [04:36] and have you changed it from hdtv to pal or ntsc? [04:36] nope [04:36] its still on hdtv [04:36] the edge kinda clips [04:36] look in the guide for what you need in your area [04:36] alrighty [04:38] just change the hdtv part and test - if it's ok we'll back that up first cnstarz [04:38] so it should look like this? [04:38] http://paste.ubuntu-nl.org/57429/ [04:39] and with the # screen 0 in the first device section [04:41] ah ok [04:41] so that's 3 #'s added cnstarz [04:41] right [04:42] and i changed HD1080i to NTSC-M [04:42] saved, here goes [04:42] if you've changed the hdtv part then restartx [04:42] k [04:48] nope didn't work [04:49] monitor became garbled, and tv stayed blank... [04:49] then... [04:49] i unplugged the monitor and rebooted [04:49] . [04:49] and the tv turned gray [04:49] and got stuck [04:49] like before [04:49] so i plugged the monitor back in and restored that backup [04:49] have you used the backup file to get back? [04:49] k [04:49] yes [04:50] the howtos that I can find all have just one device section and are a little old [04:50] hmm [04:51] I wonder if we comment out the first device section and the screen 0 lines whether that will do the job [04:51] wouldn't hurt to try [04:51] # = comment out [04:52] then the first device section - every line should start with # [04:52] http://paste.ubuntu-nl.org/57432/ [04:53] and the section screen with screen 0 - the first one [04:54] hmm? [04:54] and the line in the server section with screen 0 and before "Right" [04:55] i got the server one commented out [04:55] there are two section "screen" - the first should be commented out as that is the monitor [04:55] ohh [04:56] http://paste.ubuntu-nl.org/57433/ [04:57] paste the whole xorg pls [04:57] that should be the whole thing [04:58] yep - be brave and have another go :) [04:58] ;P [04:58] brb [04:58] k [05:03] nope [05:03] lol [05:03] i think it hates my tv [05:03] I should have looked closer - in the server section you put the # in the wrong place - [05:03] same exact thing as before [05:03] BAH [05:03] should be next to the "Right" [05:04] ohhhh [05:04] ya i see [05:04] do it again and repaste the xorg pls - if you want :) [05:04] yeppir [05:11] nope [05:11] same thing [05:11] i think i'm done for tonight, wife is home and wants to watch a movie [05:11] i really appreciate all your help [05:12] for now you may need to boot with the monitor then move the mouse over to tv and turn monitor of... [05:12] g2g, thanks again man, take care. [05:12] k [07:08] Can anyone help me with an install problem? [07:09] My install keeps getting froze at 77% "Gathering information for install report" [07:09] MD5 sum check is okay... checked for defects... its okay [07:09] Anyone have this problem? [07:10] oh and its 7.10 [07:10] of Xubuntu [07:11] anyone? [08:25] hi! i'm trying to install xubuntu in my carputer, using a 7" LCD monitor [08:25] when X (i guess) starts, the screen is filled with noise - which slowly fades away.. [08:27] hard to explain.. its like a big blue cloud - becoming smaller, and eventually the screen is all white [08:34] a 7" monitor? [08:36] zoredache, yeah.. [08:37] hm [08:37] 8" actually [08:37] You might want to try the alternate install cd [08:37] :P [08:37] hm, okay === burner is now known as burner\- === burner is now known as burner\- === ere4sli is now known as ere4si [14:39] hello?? [14:40] hello can sm1 help me with dis?? [14:40] how can i see my comp hardware specs in xubuntu?? [14:40] nazdalf: what parts to you need to see? [14:41] ohh ty fr replying....i need to check my graphic driver n graphic card [14:41] i m trying to install aiglx (for compiz) [14:42] ah [14:42] nazdalf: open a terminal and type 'lspci | grep ATI' and see if that returns anything [14:44] maxamillion: it dsnt return nething..... [14:44] nazdalf: ok, try 'lspci | grep ati' (the capitalization matters and i've never had an ati card do i don't know how it reads) [14:45] maxamillion: my xorg.conf has this in it......Section "Device" [14:45] Identifier "Intel Corporation 82915G/GV/910GL Integrated Graphics Controller" [14:45] Driver "intel" [14:45] BusID "PCI:0:2:0" [14:45] EndSection [14:46] nazdalf: uhmmm... you sure you have an ATI graphics card? [14:46] no clue...i hav an HP a1210in desktop PC [14:47] maxamillion: ur 2nd command here returned lots of things on terminal....among other things it gives... Intel Corporation 82915G/P/GV/GL/PL/910GL Memory Controller Hub (rev 04) [14:47] 00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation 82915G/GV/910GL Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 04) [14:49] nazdalf: ah, ok ... sorry, i thought you said fglrx, but you said aiglx [14:49] you have intel integrated ... appears to be a 915 chipset, i think that one can do compisiting, lemme get you some documentation [14:50] maxamillion: yes..do u happen to kno things about tht....Wiki says,supported on embedded Intel i810 through i965 graphics cards....does mine qualify? [14:51] nazdalf: yes [14:52] maxamillion: thts gr8....ty....btw, as i understand it, to get aiglx configuerd fr my PC all i need to do is add sm code to xorg.conf?? [14:53] nazdalf: yes, that should be all you need since you have the correct intel driver in the config file already [14:55] maxamillion: ty for ur help......err, do u hav compiz on ur PC?? i mean since i m new to linux i shud do sm basic things instead of trying to get compiz to run...lol... [14:56] nazdalf: i used compiz for a short time, but it ultimately didn't add any functionality and certain effects annoyed me, i don't use it anymore [14:56] ohh..... [14:57] nazdalf: its cool for showing to your windows using friends and saying "look what else windows can't do" but other than that i didn't find it very useful, i'm a full time college student with a full time job, i don't have time to not be productive [15:02] maxamillion: ohh ....ya...i m installing it jst fr tinkeeing around with linux...;-)...i m a full tym coll student wid no job :)) [15:04] hi [15:05] hello...... [15:05] where .trash-bin directory is situated? [15:05] i mean, desktop's bin [15:06] maristo: i don't remember, just a moment [15:06] I need delete files there, manually, with root privilegies, but don't know it's location in fs [15:09] maristo: oh, well you can just launch thunar with root privilages ... open a terminal and type "gksu thunar" it will prompt for the password and then you have a file manager with root privilages :) [15:10] good [15:11] haha [15:11] ? [15:11] there is root's bin only [15:11] maxamillion: wow...so can we open n edit files thru ther?? no need fr sudo mousepad filename [15:11] i must to know location of user's bin [15:12] maristo: ok, this time instead of doing 'gksu thunar' try 'gksudo thunar' [15:14] same thing, only root's bin [15:16] hmmm [15:16] ok, just a sec [15:22] umm...i m confused with smthing i apparently hav 910GL and GMA 900 graphics.....whts d driver?? [15:24] nazdalf: should just be 'intel' driver [15:29] maxamillion: thnks a lot again.... [15:30] nazdalf: anytime [15:36] WLAN driver help needed with xubuntu , is ndiswrapper preinstalled? [15:41] xubuN: no, i don't believe it is installed by default [15:43] thanx, for an old (2003-4) pcmcia WLAN card, should be the 1st try the ndiswrapper? [15:46] xubuN: it depends on that card chipset [15:47] xubuN: it might have support [15:53] chipset not able to find on the net, any tips for SIEMENS SANTIS PCMCIA wifi card? [16:51] im increasing a partition from 230 to 233 gb and its been 8 hrs with 3 hrs to go, somebody kill me plz. gparted says if i stop the process severe damage may result, and its important data. [16:53] eca: yeah .... with a partition that big, if there is a lot of data ... it will take quite a while [16:56] i'd like to make the xubuntu-desktop optional by having my system boot to the terminal by default so I can use the desktop only when I need it (this is a server). It seems like the init.d/gdm script is what I need to mess with. I did gdm stop and that does take down the desktop but leaves me with no termnial at all. Any tips? [16:57] Buff: after you do an gdm stop press ctrl-f1 [16:57] when you stop it, it will be on a tty tha doesn't have anything attached to it [16:58] is there a way to just not have it boot at all by default? [16:59] sure... uninstall gdm, or delete the file /etc/rc2.d/S30gdm, or edit the file /etc/init.d/gdm and make the second line of the file be 'exit 0' [16:59] either one of the three choices would disable things [17:00] zoredache: thanks. would I still be able to fire up the desktop from the terminal if I did that? [17:01] yes, use the command 'startxfce4' [17:01] or simply startx [17:06] zoradache: works perfectly, thx [17:06] np [17:17] Hello all, i'm running xubuntu 7.10 on a Compaq 6710a notebook [17:18] The problem is that my notebook's 'presentation key' does not work [17:18] normally, when we press FN + presentation key; it should direct the current screen to the projector [17:18] any idea on how to get this working? [17:24] boogieman: I have found that on my dell, things work after i do a reboot. I have never taken the time to figure out why though... [17:26] zoredache: thanks for responding. what is the procedure. 1. plug the projector cable. 2. switch on the projector 3. reboot my notebook 4. press the FN key? [17:26] zoredache: unfortunately i don't have the projector with me to test it [17:27] boogieman: yea, that is pretty much what I do... You could test with an external monitor if you have one [17:28] zoredache: thanks. I don't have one either. anyway i'll give it a try tomorrow and see [17:29] you might also want to try hitting the presentation button before the login screen [17:30] so right after the computer boots... that way the external display should be detected and X will detect it [17:35] can you switch with screen and graphics program? [17:35] or is that 8.04 [17:53] err.....i got an HP a1210in desktop PC...it has EM64T processor...is tht a 64bit processor on which 64-bit ubuntu 7.10 run properly?? [17:55] yes, the 64bit version should be able to run on that... [17:55] I don't guarentee things will work 'properly' though [17:56]