[00:06] hi, I've written a little shell script that starts-up my wi-fi connection [00:06] it must be run as sudo [00:07] I would like to know where can I put it so it runs on start-up, both for my gf user and my user [00:07] Mannequin: does it run after the gui is started? [00:08] or does it matter? [00:08] mmmmm, I think it doesn't matter. All commands are CLI commands [00:08] like iwconfig and iwpriv [00:09] is the interface built-in to the computer? [00:09] you could update your /etc/network/interfaces file to call the script directly [00:09] anyway since it is network related I would put it in /etc/network [00:10] then either start it with an 'up' cause in the interfaces file or call set it up as an autostart either per user or in at the system level [00:17] zoredache: yes, the interface is built-in [00:17] how do I run an script from the interfaces file? [00:17] custom local scripts should go to /etc/rc.local [00:22] I sort of asked this question before but I still don't know for sure the effect of what I'd like to do. I'm trying to get mplayer rc2 installed. But the repos only have rc1 installed. [00:22] if I install mplayer from a .deb file, can I have two instances of mplayer on my system? [00:22] right now if I remove my one mplayer then other apps I have will be removed as well. [00:23] I'm kind of confused as to how to go about this. [00:23] hm, ron_o ... sorry, i don't know the answer to that one. [00:23] ron_o: there are ways, but is is tricky... there is an option to have a .deb extracted to an alternate directory [00:23] zoredache, yah, that's what I'm after. [00:24] I'll look into that option. [00:24] mplayer was just updated too, but to another version of rc1.. damn. [00:24] so I figure it's going to be a long time for it to get to rc2.. [00:26] ron_o: another option might be to get the source for the package and manually build it so that it will run from the /usr/local directory [00:26] I can do that too. thanks.. :) [00:27] how can I get the settings-manager for compiz in xubuntu? [00:27] oh... nevermind [00:28] Lobster: :) [00:37] hmm, it says here that mplayer rc2 is in multivers: http://packages.ubuntu.com/hardy/mplayer [00:37] I have multiverse.. [00:38] ron_o: are you running the development release of hardy? [00:39] no. [00:40] ron_o: so it looks like rc2 is in hardy (which will be released officially in about a month), but you aren't running that version yet. [00:40] I see. I thought I was. sorry. [00:40] :) np [00:40] a month. I can wait that long. :) [00:41] :) cool. hardy is shaping up pretty nicely, so it should be a good release. at least i think so. :) [00:44] where does Thunar store the favorite folder pane? [00:44] the folder shortcuts [00:47] Stroganoff: in ~/.gtk-bookmarks [00:47] thx [00:48] the only reason why I wanted mplayer upgraded was because rc2 will fast forward flash and rc1 will not. But vlc does it just fine. I can stand another month here. :) [02:18] Can anyone help me with screen resolution in xubuntu please? [02:18] is it for the login? [02:19] the login? [02:19] when you login, sorry [02:19] I can't change my res past 800x600, I'm trying to get 1152x864. [02:20] what setting is it on, driver wise? [02:20] Screens and graphics settings you mean? [02:20] yea [02:21] I've tried changing that as I get "Ubuntu is running in low graphics mode" every time I start up yet to no avail, the changes don't get saved [02:22] driver is set to vesa [02:22] oh, sorry, i don't know how to fix that problem [02:22] heh [02:22] did you just install ubuntu? [02:22] yesterday [02:22] is there anything on it thats important? [02:23] not really [02:23] reinstall [02:23] there must be a way to fix without reinstalling [02:23] it's just the resolution which is annoying :( [02:25] well, try it [02:25] i had to reinstall twicee because it screwed up [02:26] I'll think about it, thanks for the suggestion [02:46] hey anyone here running xbuntu on an eeepc? [02:47] or tried to install xubuntu to an SD card? [06:38] hello? anybody home? [06:43] perhaps [06:43] !anyone [06:43] A large amount of the first questions asked in this channel start with "Does anyone/anybody..." Why not ask your next question (the real one) and find out? [06:54] ubotu -> because usually people don't answer... [07:05] if you don't ask your question they will never have a chance === danielm_ is now known as danielm [08:31] im using gentoo and ubuntu....im trying to help a friend that has xubuntu [08:32] in ubuntu if you want to configure your wireless card its system->administration->network-> wireless connection [08:32] what is it in xbuntu? [08:32] hes using gnome [08:32] my ubuntu uses gnome but i hear the GUI in xubuntu is diff from the gui in ubuntu [08:41] well [08:41] does it use gnome or note? [08:41] *or not? [08:41] hes using gnome [08:44] iskr yes hes using gnome [08:44] sorry for late reply [08:45] Ubuntastic! [08:45] lol madman [08:58] crackerjackz, so i'm sorry if i don't undestand, but what's your concern? [08:58] gnome is always gnome [09:00] maybe hes not using gnome then [09:00] i think hes confused [09:00] eheh [09:00] i think he is using xfce [09:00] since it is xubuntu default desktop manager =) [09:01] i had him type lspci [09:01] heres what it said [09:01] http://rafb.net/p/ua2FBE11.html [09:01] i had him load this module modprobe libertas [09:01] modprobe libertas *** [09:02] he says "wireless connection isnt showing up in network manager as if its not detecting the card at all" [09:05] mmm [09:05] i'm sorry i can't help [09:07] its ok [09:07] lskr thanks any ways =] [09:10] hi all [09:10] hi [09:10] !hi [09:10] Hi! Welcome to #xubuntu! [09:39] if I forward email to localhost using smtp, where does it go? [09:40] the some place that lost socks go [09:40] really? big black hole style? [09:45] No idea [09:45] I'm completly new to xubuntu and linux in general, sorry [09:45] can anyone tell me how to complete my update cycle... last week after an update failed to complete i am left with a prompt on the update icon that says 'This usually means that your installed packages have unmet dependencies' [09:45] Hell, I can't even get VNC server to work [09:51] Man, is it so hard to find a mobo with a built in dual nics [09:52] that doesn't cost a small fourtune [09:52] or is that fortune.. [09:55] Lokian: have you installed the server on the box you want to connect to? [09:57] and edited the /etc/hosts files to add the ips' of the comps? [10:12] ere4si: Yes [10:12] ere4si: waaaiitt.. etc/hosts file? [10:12] Lokian: yep [10:13] I've never read that in any of the guids I have seen [10:13] guides* [10:15] Lokian: on both comps - your /etc/hosts file should list the ips' and hostname of the other comps [10:15] s/on/all [10:15] But I only run linux on one box. total. period. [10:16] Lokian: ahh - windows connecting to linux? [10:16] or the other way? [10:16] ere4si: Yup [10:16] one min [10:17] ere4si: I'm trying to make a firewall/proxy whatever that just runs moblock so I don't have to run peergaurdian on each machine [10:19] Lokian: don't do anything like that - haven't run windows since 2002 - was going to read a guide for the vnc part and walk you through it [10:20] Lokian: how are you trying to connect? -what are you typing/using pls? [10:21] ere4si: What's a good wireless Mini PCI or Cardbus card for linux? [10:21] I don't do wireless either hehe [10:21] sorry [10:24] oh poop [10:25] ere4si I'm trying to connect on my LAN? [10:26] Lokian: vnc will display your linux desktop on another comp - you need a windows prog to do that [10:26] can anyone help me with a wierd problem? [10:27] ok? [10:28] I can't wake the computer up after hour or so [10:28] I checked the power management and configured the screen and HDD to NEVER sleep [10:28] but still, after hour or so, I can't wake him up [10:28] any ideas? [10:32] ord: it is probably a bios setting [10:33] Lokian: look at putty as a windows app [10:33] ere4si: so i need to check the bios for power manager? [10:34] ord: there will be an option - they come under diff names for diff bios's [10:46] can anyone tell me how to complete my update cycle... last week after an update failed to complete i am left with a prompt on the update icon that says 'This usually means that your installed packages have unmet dependencies' [10:48] ere4si: thank you [10:49] ord: found the option? [10:49] :) [10:50] ere4si: i found power managment [10:50] most of the things looked fine [10:50] only changed the video... to off [10:50] hope that will do the trick [10:51] good luck :) [10:51] thanx [10:53] can anyone tell me how to complete my update cycle... last week after an update failed to complete i am left with a prompt on the update icon that says 'This usually means that your installed packages have unmet dependencies' [11:05] Does anyone know if Remote Admin works with linux? [11:22] hi, I cannot add item XFCE main menu to xfce4-panel because it disappear can anyone help me? [11:24] killown: if you right click the panel and select "add new item" is it not there? [11:25] ere4si does it not [11:25] ere4si, I don't know how I can add it again [11:26] xfdesktop-menu shom me this menu [11:26] show* [11:30] just a question guys, i have a sun ultrasparc 2 450mhz cpu with around 256 maybe 512mb ram with xubuntu run on it fine? [11:31] killown: do you have a file in your home folder .config/xfce4/desktop/menu.xml ? [11:32] notinuse2: should be ok :) [11:32] ere4si, nop [11:32] Also, it didn't come with a video card for some reason, can i just bung any old pci card in there? [11:32] killown: that is the file the menu is made from - one min [11:33] ere4si, where I can found it? [11:33] menu.xml [11:33] killown: I'll paste mine - then you can copy [11:33] !paste [11:33] pastebin is a service to post multiple-lined texts so you don't flood the channel. The Ubuntu pastebin is at http://paste.ubuntu-nl.org (make sure you give us the URL for your paste - see also the channel topic) [11:34] ok ty [11:34] also, im guessing xubuntu is a lighter weight version of ubuntu? [11:35] heh, I use xubuntu.. [11:36] killown: http://paste.ubuntu-nl.org/61450/ - make sure you put it in the right file name - the ctrl + alt + bksp to restart and login then right click the pane and add new item [11:37] its amazing if it runs well on this, its bloody ten years old [11:37] notinuse2: it uses xfce which is lighter then gnome that ubuntu uses [11:37] ere4si, thanks a lot dude [11:37] np :) [11:37] brb [11:38] i presume i will most likely want a lightweight browser, any recommendations? [11:38] notinuse2: I use it on a 450mhz amd k6 with 256 - it's not fast but more than usable [11:39] epiphany is supposed to be light - I use firefox still [11:39] i might have a look at fluxbuntu [11:39] might you, i will most likely be buying 3 more cpu's :P they go for $12 on ebay [11:40] mind* [11:41] fluxbuntu still has issues - I use the server install with fluxbox on my main comp - 40mb mem used at boot :) [11:41] what kind of issues D: [11:42] from what I've read there is some issues with some h/ware [11:42] i will download both :D [11:42] I use xubuntu on a PII 300 with 192MB's of RAM [11:42] have fun :) [11:43] i will [11:49] it would seem fluxubuntu doesnt even have a sparc image :/ yay [11:50] hehe [11:50] it is still young :) [11:51] huh, i dont see one under xubuntu either [11:53] found one, but it was under alternative installation cd is that a problem? [11:54] http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/ports/releases/7.10/release/ [11:54] The alternate is just a text installation - no live cd [11:54] same os at the end [11:55] huh, i might grab it for my ps3 aswell :D [11:55] grab the right ones [11:55] xubuntu-7.10-alternate-sparc.iso << is the correct one yeah [11:56] yep - looks right [11:56] but not for the pent :) [11:56] hehe [11:57] Playstation 3 , not p3 :P [11:57] oops [11:58] aren't they pentiums? [11:58] Nope, which is why they run a completey different ISO, its a properity CPU designed by Toshiba Sony and IBM [11:59] there you go - the older ones were weren't they? [11:59] XBOX1 ran a Pentium 3, XBOX360 runs a 3 Core PPC CPU and the PS1 and PS2 both ran properity stuff [12:00] kk [12:03] I think ps3 is 64 core... :) [12:04] I would go into detail but it would bore you guys (: [13:47] hi can anyone tell me what the release date is for hadry heron [13:48] just trying to figure out if i should wait since april is just a few days away [13:50] ok thanks for the help [13:51] totzilla: 27 April 2008 [13:51] oh great TheSheep guess i'll get the beta then [13:51] the link to exact schedule is on that page: [13:52] !hardy [13:52] Hardy Heron is the code name for the next release of Ubuntu (8.04-LTS), due April 24, 2008 - For more info, see: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardyHeron - CONSIDER IT TO BE BETA SOFTWARE - Discussion and support in #ubuntu+1, NOT #ubuntu [13:52] oh, Apriol 24 [13:52] April [13:52] cool [13:53] sounds like a lot of work/thought went into making it hope its as good as it sounds [13:56] totzilla: the beta is good so far :) [13:57] great to hear that ere4si [13:58] totzilla: had an issue yesterday and the updates solved it - so it's looking good [14:22] any one have a problem with system date and time in xubuntu 7.10 ? [14:23] my system date change every time I reboot my PC [14:52] where to report a bug in xubuntu 8.04? [14:55] Lobster: do you havea launchpad account? [14:55] no [14:56] actuallly its a wrong localization and not really a bug [14:57] Lobster: ok. what's the problem exactly? [14:58] the options dialog od quicklauncher-pannel-applet is french [14:58] what language should it be? [14:58] englich, I installed without any localization [14:59] *english [14:59] huh... it's the same way for me! [15:00] it shouldn't be that way [15:02] i'll see what package that belongs to. [15:03] Lobster: would you like me to walk you through reporting the bug? [15:05] hm okay [15:06] Ill get a launchpad account [15:06] Lobster: actually... https://bugs.launchpad.net/xfce/+bug/179917 [15:06] Launchpad bug 179917 in xfce4-quicklauncher-plugin "Quicklauncher settings display French text in English environment" [Low,Fix released] [15:06] look at that bug [15:06] okay [15:08] Lobster: do you see how it says, "this bug was fixed with version 1.9.4-1ubuntu2? [15:09] you can tell the version of your installed program by typing "dpkg -l [name of package]" [15:09] in this case, dpkg -l xfce4-quicklauncher-plugin [15:10] it says that the problem is fixed, but it's not. [15:10] not in this version. [15:11] yes [15:11] would you like to add the bug comment? create a launchpad account, go to the bug report, and add your comment. [15:11] make sure to include the version number, and steps to reproduce the problem. [15:16] hmm... [15:19] Lobster: i thought of something. it may be that you don't have the full english language pack installed. [15:20] when you enter text into a text box in firefox, does it show all words as misspelled? (underlining them?) [15:20] i'm testing by installing the english language packs, and will report back momentarily [15:21] brb [15:25] Lobster: yeah, i think it's still a bug. [15:26] hm Im not usin firefox, but I think I don't have any spellchecking at all... [15:26] sorry abou that... different issue. [15:26] do you want to report the bug? [15:27] no go ahead if you like ;) [15:33] Lobster: ... done [15:33] https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xfce4-quicklauncher-plugin/+bug/179917 [15:33] Launchpad bug 179917 in xfce4-quicklauncher-plugin "Quicklauncher settings display French text in English environment" [Low,Confirmed] [15:33] i changed the status, and added the comment. that's all. :) [15:40] :) [16:15] Can anyone help me out with screen resolution in xubuntu? [17:15] hey all. applications like firefox, thunderbird, open office are not very responsive. i mean characters that i type do not appear as fast as i type them. can anybody suggest me something? [17:16] is it related to xfce or my graphics card driver maybe? [17:18] birgi: what card is that? [17:20] TheSheep: ati hd 2600 [17:21] right now i am using that fglrx driver, but for example fglrxinfo does not show up the correct card [17:46] could anyone suggest an app that would be good for making a stop-motion video from pictures? [18:43] the_alamo: some use short imagemagick scripts to thread together snapshots of desktop to make videos I'm sure you could do the same [18:49] hi all [18:49] where .trash is situated? [18:49] hello [18:49] i need to delete some files as root [18:50] i already searched for it, but now forget location [18:50] maristo: in ~/.local/share/trash [18:50] thnk! [18:52] good channel, not only channel of asks, but also channel of answers :) [19:18] hi [19:18] hello [19:19] someone want to help me track down a bug with xubuntu hardy? [19:20] sure...what bug? [19:20] vidd: are you using hardy? [19:20] hi ron, i would willing to help but i am a bit of a newbie so not sure how much use i would be [19:20] upgrading now [19:22] is updating to hardy secure? [19:22] y would it not b? [19:22] open the terminal in xubuntu (accessories > terminal), then type sudo cat /dev/psaux to display the devnode info from your mouse, move the mouse around a bit, then hit Ctrl+C to end the cat output [19:23] what happens? mine makes all keyboard info display wrong in terminal until i close terminal and restart it [19:24] can anyone else reproduce this? [19:24] did you open a bug report? [19:25] not yet.. just wanted to see if anyone else gets the same thing [19:25] this is a #xubuntu-devel thing [19:25] okie.. i'll ask there [19:28] c-ron: type 'reset' [19:28] c-ron: it will reset your terminal to default mode [19:29] c-ron: you see, some of the characters that were output have special meaning [19:29] c-ron: and they switch the terminal mode [19:29] c-ron: it's not a bug [19:29] c-ron: you can use less instead of cat, it will eascpae those characters [19:33] nice [19:34] thanks TheSheep [20:13] xfprint is unable to find my printing backend [20:13] hence i cant print with mousepad and such [20:13] printing from abiword or gimp works fine [20:15] i got xfprint, cupsys and cupsys-client [20:15] what am i missing? [20:28] ok i fixed it with the control panel ^^ [20:38] hello, i cannot find any place to talk about cinepaint HDR plugin,anyone knows about any irc channel? [20:41] i'm waking up a P3 128 MB computer using mini.iso in "cli" mode [20:42] i'd like to run a minimal but pretty wm on top of that [20:42] will "aptitude install xubuntu-desktop" do the trick, or will it install too much? [20:42] are there lighter options that still look good? [20:42] i believe it will be sluggish [20:43] fluxbox is oki if you got the time to configure [20:43] fluxbox didn't come with network boot disk afaik [20:43] so how do i configure it from mini.iso cli result? [20:44] or apt-get it [20:44] (i've got time :) [20:44] apt-get install fluxbox might get you some way, or better google it [20:44] i've never used fluxbox on ubuntu [20:46] ok, thanks, found something that's close enough [20:47] !fluxbox [20:47] fluxbox is a lightweight and responsive window manager for GNU/Linux. For how to set it up and more information see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Fluxbox [20:47] there might be thre right place [20:48] thanks [21:19] what is the equivalent to yakuake in xubuntu? [21:21] xubunt lamp server is /var/www ? [21:21] er, apache under LAMP [21:35] anybody home? [21:36] nope [21:37] i understand that xubuntu is going through a transition? [21:37] i have no idea [21:39] BunnyRevolution: xterm [21:40] BunnyRevolution: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ApacheMySQLPHP [21:43] does xterm drop down like yakuake? [21:43] with key stroke? [21:43] nope [21:45] BunnyRevolution: tilda and yeahconsole are what ur looking for [21:46] both ones are in the repos [21:49] yep, that is what i was looking for. the gui is not as polished, but at least i won't have to search for it with a mouse [21:53] beta won't get past the partitioner [22:00] is there a way to move the "applications" menu to the bottom? [22:00] and replace it with a button? [22:04] yes [22:12] im setting up a computer with ubuntu.. im going to use this computer to learn and play with, so im expecting to "break it" often just because of a lack of knowledge.. ive heard that you can put different things such as /etc and /usr on different partitions to lessen the [22:12] "impact" if you have to reinstal so that you dont loose everything.. Can someone tell me if this is a good idea, and if so, whaht all should I put on different partitions? [22:12] s/ubuntu/xubuntu [22:12] hi guys whats up === oem is now known as subuntu === subuntu is now known as suebuntu [22:13] my first time here just checking it out [22:16] well, welcome to Xubuntu! [22:36] is there a command line xorg config? [22:36] like XF86config [22:37] ? [22:37] I had to install it using a diffrent laptop that it's going to be used in because the cdrom drive of the other laptop is dead [22:37] now the xorg is screwed [22:37] can I make it re auto detect somehow? [22:41] reboot to rescue mode and then fix it [22:41] FFEMTcJ: /home is all you really need, but you can also put a /storage partition for files and folders you want to keep [22:42] i normally do, /, /home, and /storage [22:42] where storage is a partition where i store only data [22:42] BunnyRevolution how do I fix it? [22:42] I can get to the command lne [22:43] Whyvas: sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg [22:44] BunnyRevolution: ty [22:44] FFEMTcJ: normally you'd put the sotrage in /mnt or /media :) [22:44] FFEMTcJ: like /mnt/storage [22:45] but you can mount it in your home as well [22:45] FFEMTcJ: yes, normally [22:45] what is mnt? [22:45] i always seperate my data from my home. as i rm -rf *.* from my home dir from time to time [22:46] what do you put in your home dir? [22:46] FFEMTcJ: just a directory where you normally mount things [22:46] ic [22:47] FFEMTcJ: your home directory contains things like .rc files, etc. [22:47] k [22:47] basically your user configuration [22:48] you wont see most of the files unless you "ls -ax" [22:48]