[00:01] szrhawaii: not sure kwin4 is a bit different [00:01] it took a long time to finish my icons and i dont want to have to redo that all over again [00:01] so it woul basically wipe everything out huh === Danu is now known as [Kakkoichido] [00:01] maybe i need to save my themes and icon set [00:01] just in cashttp://www.kubuntu.org/news/kde-4.1.2e [00:02] szrhawaii: i think icons will stand [00:02] will my ccsm and beryl still stand too [00:04] szrhawaii: sure [00:05] beryl has been merged with compiz [00:05] so the stuff it alters thats the only things it will change [00:05] yeah i know i just like using it as two things cause they are two setting managers [00:05] is anyone else having issues with the kde4 desktop and drivers from 8.10? [00:06] ie. I can't get the task bar to stay where I tell it between X restarts, the 2nd monitor acts all flaky in twinview for nvidia [00:06] just strange stuff that worked great under 7.10 [00:09] and in the upper right corner of my screen it appears like there is a second one of those cashews that's about 15 or 20 pixels off so that there are two fo them and they look like 1 blurry one, but I can click on one or the other and they behave different [00:09] it's really strange [00:09] hey actionrparsnip the thing says it would be able to get into through thesession manager does that mean that i can use that plus my regular settings right now [00:13] http://www.kubuntu.org/news/kde-4.1.2 can anyone tell me if number 3 on this forum means i wont lose my current session and its only adding another session to my kdm session manager [00:14] sorry I dumped [00:15] if anyone answered anything about weirdness with the xorg driver for nvidia (version 177) [00:15] seems like my 2nd screen just doesn't work right at all [00:15] it's almost like it's not part of the desktop or something odd [00:16] i guess no ones home [00:19] what's a good video inspecting tool for linux? === mirian is now known as mirian_ [00:21] Hullo folks. Are there packages available for KDE 4.2b1? [00:22] !video [00:22] Ubuntu 7.04 installs multimedia codecs automatically. For older versions of Ubuntu, or if you can't use the automatic installer, see https://help.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/desktopguide/C/common-tasks-chap.html - For multimedia applications, see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/MultimediaApplications [00:23] earle: not yet [00:24] hola [00:24] como estas [00:24] stdin: okay, thanks. [00:25] I can wait for the full release :) [00:25] anyone any good with the new org stuff [00:25] hello habla spaniol [00:25] got a really strange issue with a 2nd monitor and trying to do twinview on an 8600GT [00:25] !es | mirian_ [00:25] mirian_: En la mayoría de canales Ubuntu se comunica en inglés. Para ayuda en Español, por favor entre en los canales #ubuntu-es o #kubuntu-es. [00:25] anyone recommend a good util for inspecting info about video files? [00:26] hola como estas === [Kakkoichido] is now known as Danu [00:28] bueno que te gusta hacer en los tiempos libres [00:29] a mi me gusta ir al cine i a ti [00:31] dejenlo co......................................................s [00:31] m.d.h [00:32] çç [00:32] y [00:32] hello hello. Running intrepid on an AMD X2 5000+ CPU, and it looks to my untrained eye as though the CPU is being throttled at 1GHz (can go up to 2.6GHz). How do I undo this? [00:32] thewolf. [00:32] nda en lo comun [00:33] is asking ; [00:33] ;) [00:33] stupid keyboard [00:33] stupid [00:36] anyone know any good torrent program? better than ktorrent? [00:37] rtorrent [00:38] azereus... although it is no longer actively developed [00:39] roterrnt need to be copliled [00:39] compiled* [00:39] rtorrent* :D [00:39] it should be in the aptitude repos [00:39] but its text based [00:40] how about bittorrent? [00:40] never used it [00:40] rtorrent is pretty win [00:40] I use the kde4 version of ktorrent, which is pretty good although it does tend to suck up CPU [00:41] once you get the hang of rtorrent, it is really sweet, you can make it do anything [00:41] until i learn how to compile ill rather use torrent with .deb extension :D === emanon5k is now known as emanon5k_ [00:42] aptitude search rtorrent [00:42] lupine@nick:~$ apt-cache search rtorrent |wc -l [00:42] 1 [00:42] :p [00:42] why apt-cache? [00:43] that searches the aptitude cache on the local machine [00:47] anyone know about video codecs? I have some files that are div3 and div4 but I need to try to change the meta-data to divx so that my Xbox will play them. any way to edit meta-data? or do I have to reencode the files? [00:48] also-- anyone recommend a good kubuntu video encoder for transferring files like mkv to avi etc? [00:54] Hello. Is there any way to install KDE on ubuntu, without having the kde icons and menus clutter my desktop when I use gnome? [00:55] StevenX: clever fuseness with /usr/share/menu? [00:57] ah well, bed time === gabriel is now known as gabriel__ === gabriel__ is now known as gabriel_ === kevmatic is now known as kevman === gabriel_ is now known as spyman === spyman is now known as spyman__ [01:02] So.... How do I add a printer in 8.1? The printer configuration thing seems to be busted. === adam is now known as Adola [01:10] Hello! [01:13] Hello? [01:15] hi all === juceki is now known as Partyzant === Partyzant is now known as Jurand === Jurand is now known as Partyzant === Partyzant is now known as juceki [01:17] anyone alive?? === manuel_ is now known as mbday [01:23] kevman: does it crash on you? [01:51] hi [01:52] how do i set krusader as default file manager? [01:52] CornholioTR: which version of Kubuntu? [01:52] 8.10 [01:52] System Settings -> Advanced Tab -> File associations [01:52] Find "directory" under the "inode" section [01:53] from there you can choose the app that will be associated with folders (and will thus be your default file manager) [01:53] ok [01:53] thanks [01:53] You're welcome [01:57] legodude_: no, when I go to add a printer, it just sits there with an hourglass. [01:59] as soon as you click add? [01:59] you can also try adding a printer via the cups web interface [01:59] I had a problem where it would hang on me when trying to select the printer driver [02:00] jj_galvez: i tried a sudo chmod 444 on it, and i have no scripting ability [02:00] woops, wrong line [02:00] anyone know how to lock the /etc/resolv.conf from changing upon reboot? kvpnc bug keeps changing it. [02:00] theres my question [02:02] no one in #ubuntu could figure it out for the past two days === keith__ is now known as compilerwriter [02:07] anyone know how to lock the /etc/resolv.conf from changing upon reboot? kvpnc bug keeps changing it. [02:10] anyone know how to lock the /etc/resolv.conf from changing upon reboot? kvpnc bug keeps changing it. [02:11] <_2> linux29684 chattr can [02:11] i tried that _2, didn't work [02:11] <_2> then you didn't do it right [02:11] can you provide the command? [02:12] i'll run it as root on /etc/resolv.conf [02:12] <_2> chattr [02:12] español porfas [02:12] <_2> !es [02:12] En la mayoría de canales Ubuntu se comunica en inglés. Para ayuda en Español, por favor entre en los canales #ubuntu-es o #kubuntu-es. [02:12] chattr /etc/resolv.conf [02:12] Must use '-v', =, - or + [02:12] <_2> yep. [02:12] # chattr +i /etc/resolv.conf [02:12] chattr: Operation not supported while reading flags on /etc/resolv.conf [02:13] <_2> live CD ? [02:13] nope [02:13] <_2> what weird fs ? [02:13] ext2 === leila2 is now known as ibuffy [02:14] where is alsaconf typically located? [02:14] <_2> then you aren't superuser or something [02:14] because "find /* -name alsaconf | less" didn't show me much [02:14] im running as root, as seen above [02:14] <_2> ibuffy /var/lib/alsa iirc [02:14] my sound isn't working: "alsamixer: function snd_ctl_open failed for default: No such file or directory " [02:14] let me try chmod 777 to it and then the command [02:14] thanks _2 i'll take a look [02:15] still no go [02:15] _2 nope [02:15] <_2> linux29684 i'm running as root too, but i'm not usperuser ;/ [02:15] how do i look for errors? i still cant login after upgrade. [02:15] my soundcard is recognized, but i can't run alsaconf :| [02:16] _2: sudo does nothing different than root for the chattr command [02:16] _2: any other synatax i should use for chattr, or is there another way to lock it? [02:17] * _2 rolls eyes,.... linux29684 maybe the file is opened and locked, you could press alt+sysRQ+e login and run the command then run init 6 [02:17] sysRQ button? [02:17] isn't there a feature of apt-get which shows where the files it downloads is installed? [02:18] * _2 grumbles but locking the /etc/resolv.conf file is not the prefered methood [02:19] _2: what is the sysRQ button? [02:19] <_2> ibuffy apt ? idk. dpkg -L package-name [02:19] _2: i can copy a paste a command into terminal; maybe use a command && command so i can copy and paste it [02:19] <_2> linux29684 depends on the keyboard. might be with the print_screen [02:19] _2: ahh, i see it now, nvr used that button b4 [02:22] <_2> ibuffy i wasn't following your issue closely, i don't think you will find an alsaconf command on ubuntu [02:22] <_2> !sound > ibuffy [02:22] ibuffy, please see my private message [02:22] <_2> !pulse [02:22] PulseAudio is a sound server intended as a drop-in replacement for !ESD - See https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PulseAudio for information and installation instructions [02:23] back [02:23] thank you, that seems to have worked [02:23] can you tell me exactly what that command did behind the curtain? [02:24] <_2> linux29684 make a note of what you did there, you may need to change it some day and wonder why you can't [02:24] hi [02:24] <_2> linux29684 which command ? [02:24] _2: i can do that to change it again? i'll have to post on ubuntuforums.org [02:24] i have a problem with changing the default file manager [02:24] it won't get past applying [02:24] it does it again and again [02:25] _2: the ctrl+SysRQ+E then init 6 [02:25] <_2> linux29684 you can post what you will, but the idea to make the file immutable was yours, not mine. i only told you how to do what you wanted to do. [02:26] _2: is that for good, or can i post an instructions on how to "undo" that command? [02:26] if it is, i'll go in with a live cd and wipe the file :) [02:26] (if i ever need to change it in the future) === brunito is now known as brunito_ [02:29] ola [02:29] alguien x ahi _ [02:30] <_2> linux29684 as per the kernel hotkey "magic sysRQ" there are several of them alt+sysRQ+ { E R U O B } probably others i didn't think of. they do things like "E kill all running provesses" "U unmount and/or remount readonly all filesystems" "B boot" ... there is plenty of info on the web, the chattr command can be undone yes. man chattr for more on that, and the init command changes runlevels, same thing that the gui "r [02:30] alguien x ahi [02:30] anyone feel like helping me with a quick scripting issue? [02:30] alguien habla espaniol ??? [02:30] !es | brunito_: [02:30] brunito_:: En la mayoría de canales Ubuntu se comunica en inglés. Para ayuda en Español, por favor entre en los canales #ubuntu-es o #kubuntu-es. [02:30] <_2> benbloom shell script [02:30] !es | brunito_ [02:30] brunito_: En la mayoría de canales Ubuntu se comunica en inglés. Para ayuda en Español, por favor entre en los canales #ubuntu-es o #kubuntu-es. [02:31] yes _2 [02:31] thank you [02:31] np [02:31] <_2> linux29684 (power down == init 0) [02:31] <_2> benbloom say on. [02:31] awesome, thanx _2 [02:32] * benbloom says "on"... [02:32] <_2> benbloom there is only room for one smartass in this channel and i'm it ;/ [02:33] * benbloom dejectedly kicks the dirt [02:35] _2: is there a way to make a bash for call respect spaces in a filename? [02:35] sry _2: is there a way to make a bash "for" call respect spaces in a filename? [02:36] <_2> benbloom show example [02:36] benbloom, you have to resort to fancy quoteing in many cases dependign onw hat you are doing [02:37] ok. http://pastebin.com/d2466ae3d _2 [02:37] <_2> benbloom i think you want something like ls /basedir | while read q ;do blaw with "$q" ;done ? [02:37] exactly _2 [02:37] <_2> k, then yes. [02:38] well more or less. it's actually for i in `ls *.avi`; do mencoder "$i" -o /home/benbloom/Video/"$i" -mf fps=25 -ovc xvid -oac mp3lame -xvidencopts bitrate=1024; done [02:38] the problem can get to be how you get quotes around names.. and one call strips them.. then the next tool gets the unquoted list and spaces get confused :() [02:38] not sure if my output line is proper [02:38] I am not sure that 'ls *.avi' is the proper way to get a list like that. there may be a better way [02:39] you could proberly script it in some way other then a 'for' loop also. with xargs, or find, [02:39] i borrowed it from an unrar script someone passed to me. not very elegant but I just haven't taken the time to brush up on my scripting [02:40] I originally had it find. same problem [02:40] persobnally... i would just change all file names and remove the spaces. replaceing them with _ [02:40] <_2> benbloom find is handy for weird file names too find /base/dir -maxdepth 1 -type f -iname *.avi -exec 'your command here with "{}" ' \; # the '{}' or "{}" will expand to either 'file names' or "file names" respectively. [02:40] * dr_willis agrees with _2 :) [02:41] creative quoteing around the {} is the trick I think. [02:41] <_2> yep. [02:41] its REAL fun when filenames get ' or " in them [02:41] yeah' that looks very nice _2 [02:41] <_2> dr_willis i have dir names with both ' and " plus new lines in them.... [02:41] and my windows user friends wonder why i HAMMER on them to NEVER use spaces infilenames, or ' [02:41] <_2> tricky isn't the word. [02:41] They then discover why.. once they start using Linux. [02:42] all I have is spaces. it's a massive collection ov videos [02:42] got it from a windows user [02:42] theres simple scripts that can rename files and remove spaces, replaceing them with _ [02:42] * _2 knods [02:42] how to adjust the digital clock to not go past the 12 hr mark? [02:42] _2: Whhhhy? [02:42] no 22:42 for me, thanks [02:42] _2: thanks for your help [02:43] hi, I was wondering if there is a way to modify the shape of the bottom panel in 8.10 ? [02:43] <_2> DaSkreech heh well it's a long story really [02:43] sound is working now [02:43] ibuffy, you mean set it to non-military time. :) and i havent figured it out either [02:43] the ubuntu on sound was nice [02:43] I'm thinking of something like a curved cutout [02:43] dr_willis: yes, non-military, non-american time :) [02:43] _2: Well you kept the Dir names with a carriage return in there so you must like it [02:43] everyday american time* [02:43] <_2> ibuffy kde3 right click and configure not sure about kde4 it's a languages... setting [02:44] kde4 here [02:44] ive anways been annoyed at kubuntu for defaulting to 24hr format. [02:44] * ibuffy likes the improvement on kde4 [02:44] ive not really noticed anything worht liking on kde4 for my needs. [02:44] <_2> DaSkreech basicly it confonds simple scripts and commands that might be destructive to the content. [02:44] having to unlearn/change all my work habbits.. [02:45] <_2> dr_willis here here. and defaulting to first day of the weak on monday too [02:46] <_2> i'm like "don't change my calendar bit*!&" [02:46] _2: Protection layer? You just escape the space when yo uare cding to it? [02:47] <_2> DaSkreech sort of yeah [02:47] _2: Monday being the first day of the Week is an ISO standard [02:47] <_2> DaSkreech can't help that, it's wrong. [02:49] Write to the ISO and let them know === anon is now known as bloodboy [02:49] * _2 was not mounting a formal protest, just added a comment to what was already being said... [02:50] yeah, how do we change the clock on KDE 4 back to 12 hr format? [02:51] <_2> bdizzle_ look for system settings languages something??? [02:51] <_2> it should be part of that area [02:51] demen [02:51] Yeah, its in regional in the system settings [02:52] ubuntu espaniol [02:52] ola [02:52] <_2> !es > brunito [02:52] brunito, please see my private message [02:52] thank you [02:52] where? [02:54] find /home/benbloom/Downloads/Torrents/Disney/Other/ -maxdepth 1 -type f -iname *.avi -exec 'mencoder "{}" -o /home/benbloom/Video/"{}" -mf fps=25 -ovc xvid -oac mp3lame -xvidencopts bitrate=1024' [02:54] find: paths must precede expression [02:55] sorry. didn't mean to paste the \n's so that's the error i get _2, dr_willis [02:56] <_2> has to end with \; [02:56] ok, got it [02:57] so now I'm trying to figure out how to open the K-Menu using a keyboard shortcut [02:57] <_2> benbloom also you may need to to but the command in a script so that you don't have to specify the -options to mencoder on the command line. [02:57] and what it is listed under in Keyboard shortcuts [02:57] work time for me.. byeeeeee [02:58] hai [02:58] Ok, I have an issue with the graphic interface, since I just downloaded the latest nvidia drivers the graphic interface won't load up anymore, I can still acess all the terminals though [02:58] anyone can help me out ? [02:59] im also having problem with my nvida [02:59] cant view videos well [03:00] well for me it's more like I can't load the graphic interface at all [03:01] <_2> benbloom perhaps http://ubuntu.pastebin.us/20222 [03:02] <_2> benbloom you can test that, on a safe dir. it will need two arguments both of which are dirs source dir and output dir [03:03] is there a kde4 channel? [03:05] =should regular users (parents) be included in these groups: adm, dip, plugdev, lpadmin, admin [03:05] (they often fall for spam) [03:05] so when I call it it's scriptname.txt pathtoavis pathforoutputfiles _2? [03:06] thanks for that. It will go a long way to helping teach me to fish so to speak [03:06] <_2> benbloom yes and assuming it works here's a more robust one http://ubuntu.pastebin.us/20230 [03:08] <_2> seeing that the filenames were M$ created i don't think there will be any " in them so i used "" to quote them. iirc double quote is forbiden in M$ filenames [03:08] bdizzle_: #kde [03:09] <_2> someone can confirm or refute that, if they know for sure [03:09] ibuffy: Define regular users [03:10] DaSkreech: parents who aren't very smart when it comes to using the internet [03:10] <_2> ibuffy adm/admin makes one "root jr." so if they should not have full access to the superuser account, then you don't want them in those groups or you want to adjust /etc/sudoers accordingly [03:11] what is dip? [03:11] <_2> the default sudoers of a ubuntu system is IMO a joke and very little better if any than just giving them the root password. (and in some cases worse) [03:12] <_2> ibuffy dip is probably need for dialout [03:12] ibuffy: So... not regular users :) [03:12] there is a dialout group [03:12] i thought dialout would be somethign like ethernet [03:13] internet* [03:13] <_2> less /etc/group [03:13] <_2> full list of groups [03:14] _2: They wouldn't be the first user on the system so they would have very limited sudo (none essentially) [03:14] <_2> as to their use that's another matter. [03:14] so I am trying to figure out a new desktop style for the K-menu panel that isn't a perfect rectangle along the edge, but I'm not sure how it could be implemented [03:14] <_2> DaSkreech the default ubuntu setup you are either root jr. or you have NO sudo access at all. [03:14] <_2> and that's my point. [03:15] _2: Right [03:15] <_2> and if you are in the admin group you are root jr. [03:15] <_2> reguardless of uid [03:17] <_2> su and sudo do nothing on my system anyway, unless you are already superuser. nosuid [03:18] <_2> or in other words i have decending privaliges only [03:19] after battling with fedora 10 over the weekend, I'm back with kubuntu. It just works with my laptop [03:19] <_2> heh and obviously can't spell [03:19] fedora 10 is really pretty though [03:19] <_2> PSiL0 use what works, eye candy is over rated [03:19] what is the command line for formating a hdd? [03:20] <_2> cyberponix depends on the format [03:20] to wipeclean [03:21] <_2> mkfs.vfat /dev/hda1 # would format to fat# just to blank a disk use cfdisk and delete the partitions. to scrub a partition or the whole disk cat /dev/zero > /dev/hda? [03:21] ext2 ,ext3? [03:22] xfs, jfs? [03:22] <_2> mke2fs -c /dev/hda1 # add -j for ext3 [03:22] thnx [03:23] cyberponix: You can also use standard type way of: mkfs. /dev/wherever [03:23] <_2> plan9 abort; glenda has left the building [03:24] followed by elvis? [03:24] <_2> genii s=standard type way=the scripts= [03:25] <_2> mr---t- you have obviously never used "plan9" [03:25] _2: Nope [03:26] so I was wondering if other than KDE, GNOME, and X, along with Aqua and Win32, are there any other desktop interfaces to play around with? [03:26] has anyone made packages for the beta 4.2? [03:26] yes [03:26] windowmaker [03:26] tem [03:26] twm i mean [03:26] fwmn [03:26] KDE 4.2 will be in backports for Hardy will it not [03:28] <_2> genii does not mkfs.ext# call mke2fs ? [03:28] windowmaker? [03:28] _2: Likely :) I wonder about mkfs.ext3 [03:29] bdizzle: yup windowmaker [03:29] <_2> genii i could be wrong but i think that both are just elf wrappers to mke2fs [03:29] Ok guys, I need some help, I can't launch the graphic interface after having done the Nvidia driver updates, I can still acess all terminals though, anyone could help me out ? [03:30] <_2> genii dpkg -L e2fsprogs | grep /sbin/ [03:31] oh, okay, I only wanted to change the shape of the K-menu panel, the rest looks alright in KDE4 [03:31] * genii gets _2 a cookie [03:32] * mr---t- good idea [03:33] * _2 just found filefrag and also found that his fs is highly fragmented ! [03:34] <_2> example one; /.swap_file: 46 extents found, perfection would be 8 extents === jennifer is now known as jennifer_ [03:36] <_2> eeek 104 extents found, perfection would be 9 extents [03:36] how does .ext3 get fragmented? I thought it couldn't be [03:38] <_2> bdizzle heh. this is linux, nothing is impossable. [03:38] <_2> and if it can be broken i can break it. [03:38] _2: except damned winmodems >> [03:38] lol [03:38] <_2> nogagplz actually i even got that to work one time. [03:39] _2: same one itme in ages past, a lucent winmodem. but never again :/ [03:39] <_2> nogagplz indeed some are harder than others, [03:41] <_2> seems the larger the file the more likely it is to be fragmented, that sounds reasonable. [03:43] <_2> oh and it might interest you to know that the fs i was looking at does not use a journal [03:43] <_2> i.e. ext2 [03:51] anyone using vmware workstation 6.5 in kubuntu? [04:00] logan, I use server at work [04:00] on kubuntu 7.10 [04:00] run my XP instance so that I can run stupid outlook === harry is now known as Guest4784 [04:04] hello guys [04:04] can i ask a question? [04:06] Hi, is there a simple way that I can install python 2.6 without breaking my computer? === Guest4784 is now known as Blinky_Bill [04:06] zaldym: You don [04:07] 't have to ask to ask a question. Just ask and someone will answer it if they know the answer or can lead you in the right direction [04:13] !helper | Hey genii [04:13] Sorry, I don't know anything about helper [04:14] DaSkreech: You called? [04:15] bdizzle: More interfaces than you should have time to experience [04:15] nogagplz: I don't know about hardy [04:15] yeah, I am looking into them now [04:15] I like KDE, I just need to customize it a bit to make it unique if possible [04:16] XN1ghtX: Can you run startx from the terminal? [04:17] genii: I was trying to give you a Kookie [04:17] bdizzle: THat's not that hard [04:18] Blinky_Bill: Why would it break? [04:19] Well there doesn't seem to be a meta package that links to 2.6 [04:19] * genii munches [04:20] !info python2.6 jaunty [04:20] Package python2.6 does not exist in jaunty [04:20] !info python2.5 jaunty [04:20] python2.5 (source: python2.5): An interactive high-level object-oriented language (version 2.5). In component main, is important. Version 2.5.2-14ubuntu1 (jaunty), package size 2847 kB, installed size 10280 kB [04:20] Blinky_Bill: That's cause there isn't one :) [04:20] * DaSkreech sneaks out the coffee while munching goes on [04:26] so no python 2.6 ? [04:26] nope [04:26] Well not from packages [04:26] strange kde4 update in adept wants to remove Kate , what kde4 text editor will replace it ? [04:26] you can install yourself pretty simply [04:27] karen [04:32] what's the proper way to add an ssh connection to my laptop from my desktop with knetattach? every time I try it defaults to the sftp protocol and tells me that the address is a folder but a file was expected [04:32] it works fine if I just type it in the dolphin address bar with the fish:// protocol but knetattach doesnt seem to want to work [04:46] DaSkreech: If I install python 2.6 will it overide the previous python(and break the world)? [04:46] Blinky_Bill: [04:46] No [04:47] Python is a symlink to the system python. Your install would likely not be a systemic install [04:49] DaSkreech: Thanks for your help : ) [04:51] Blinky_Bill: The Bill is in the e-mail (between tags of course) [04:54] I'll pay in hugs [04:54] >:D< [05:09] where do i find compiz settings in kubuntu 8.10 [05:09] need help my package manager doesnt work and it doesnt even work in terminal either [05:09] !compiz [05:09] Kubuntu is not shipping with compiz installed or enabled by default. You can still install it and have your eyecandy goodness from KMenu -> System -> Desktop Effects - further help in #compiz-fusion [05:10] mr---t-: how can i tell if compiz is installed? i dont remember if i installed it or not [05:10] my package manager says check apt-get and my terminal says mailformed error [05:11] any help here [05:12] how can i know if i have compiz installed [05:14] package manager says the apt database could not be opened this may be caused by incorrect apt configuration or some similar problem. try running apt-setup and apt-get update in terminal and see if it helps to resolve the problem then i did that and the terminal says mailformed line 48 in source list etc/apt/sources.list (dist) the source list of source could not be read [05:15] lovre the compiz configure settings is usually in your menu under settings [05:15] KMenu -> System -> Desktop Effects [05:16] its not there. So what do i install, compiz, compiz fuuion or ? [05:16] you should have a thing in system settings named desktop effects [05:17] you have to turn that on to get the basic if not you have to downloa the package [05:17] i prefer fusion cause it has everything [05:18] but you have to turn that desktop effect on first [05:18] mr-t can you help on the package manager thing [05:18] szrhawaii: ok, i turned it on, and now i have some effects. [05:19] yeah thats only the basic ones [05:19] what next [05:19] you have to get fusion in order to get the good ones [05:19] szrhawaii: What are you trying to do ? [05:19] i cant get into my adept manager [05:19] not even through terminal [05:19] :o [05:20] maybe something is using apt? [05:20] szrhawaii: Right but what are you trying to do? [05:20] szrhawaii: Oh ok I see it now. Can you pastebin /etc/apt/sources.list ? [05:20] An alternative through terminal is a program called 'aptitude'. It's always been great for me [05:20] oh and lovre when you turn that you can configure the settings under kmenu>settings>simple compizconfig settings [05:21] szrhawaii: thank you [05:21] let me try again then ill let you know [05:21] your welcome lovre [05:22] it says mailformed line 48 in source list /etc/apt/sources.list (dist) the list sources could not be read [05:22] szrhawaii: Give aptitude a try if adept isn [05:22] 't working [05:22] how do i get that [05:23] In konsole type aptitude [05:24] it still says mailformed 48 in sources list etc/apt/sources.list [05:24] cannot read [05:25] so how do i fix that problem [05:25] do i need to start all over again [05:25] type cat etc/apt/sources.list and copy all of that, then paste it into a paste bin and post the url here [05:26] szrhawaii: Oh ok I see it now. Can you pastebin /etc/apt/sources.list ? [05:26] ^^^ [05:26] :) [05:26] hold on let me try [05:26] This is my first time to come here. [05:26] http://paste.ubuntu.com [05:26] pjg864: Welcome!! [05:27] Welcome pjg864 : ) . How can we help you ? [05:28] Or if you're not looking for help you can join #kubuntu-offtopic for just general chatting [05:29] I already have four primary partition, how can I change one of them to logic one?( don't format it.) [05:29] http://paste.ubuntu.com/79664/ [05:29] there it is [05:31] all i know is it keeps saying restricted on that file [05:33] could you post the error you get when you enter 'sudo aptitude' [05:34] blinky bill this is what it said t says mailformed line 48 in source list /etc/apt/sources.list (dist) the list sources could not be read [05:35] i did the pastebin if you know how to help me that way http://paste.ubuntu.com/79664/ [05:36] is there a way to remove a ppa that i added that started all this problem [05:36] pjg864: this might help you out somewhat http://tldp.org/HOWTO/Partition/ [05:36] Thank you! [05:37] pjg864: You're most welcome : ) I hope that helps [05:38] tell me i can save it [05:39] from re partitioning [05:39] again [05:39] pjg864: You're most welcome : ) I hope that helps/ [05:39] Woops. Still ggettingg used to typing on the eee's keyboard [05:40] szrhawaii: this shouldn't be to hard to fix [05:40] ok well need some clues [05:41] i would delete it thats what i get for running kde 3.5 and kde 4.1 on two different sessions [05:41] szrhawaii: Try adding a '#' to the beginning of the last line in your sources.list file [05:42] huh [05:42] that simple huh lets see [05:43] to which one the last ppa [05:43] szrhawaii: Take out that last line [05:43] i installed compiz, and now in firefox there is no window decoration. everything else has, but firefox not. [05:43] it has no qualifer for a release [05:43] deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/kubuntu-members-kde4/ubuntu that one [05:44] lovre: Have you restarted your computer after installing the desktop effects ? [05:45] so i should delete this file right daskreech deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/kubuntu-members-kde4/ubuntu [05:45] szrhawaii: or put a qualifer or put # in front of it [05:45] either works [05:45] save the file and you can try again [05:45] k im just gonna erase it [05:46] Blinky_Bill: no i didnt :o [05:46] Blinky_Bill: i will, thank you [05:46] should i restart before trying too [05:46] lovre: You [05:46] 're welcome [05:46] it works thanks skreech [05:46] daskreech thanks [05:47] is 4.1 done with all the bugs [05:47]