[00:27] Hello, i need some help [00:29] I am getting an error on shutting down, any help would be appreciated [00:29] [numbers] CIFS VFS: server not responding [00:29] [numbers] CIFS VFS: No response for cmd 50 mid 922 [00:37] just hold the button for 6 seconds [00:37] hows that? ): [00:37] (: * [01:35] anybody had luck with xmms::info pipe? [01:35] erm [01:35] i mean xmms::remote [01:38] not i [01:40] cody-somerville, ever ran into a Make had returned bad status, install seems impossible [01:40] i know make works [01:50] i have an application that minimize itself into the tray. in gnome in i can see it , but how do i see it in xfce? [01:52] not many people are here. try #xfce [01:53] i will... [02:01] damn, i tried gqmpeg with mpg321 but i have the same prollem i had with bmp years ago (never tried bmp since) it wont recourse directories === danopia_ is now known as [O_o] [03:25] If I install a new, special kernel that is supposed to be for Ubuntu, will it work with Xubuntu? [03:29] sendpass Recursive mathnerd@mchsi.com [03:29] shit === R3cursive is now known as Recursive === anom01y is now known as Loren === Loren is now known as LSemple [05:18] Is there anything tricky about cross-grading a Ubuntu 8.10 machine to Xubuntu 8.10? Does it require more than 'apt-get install xubuntu-desktop'? What's the best way to get rid of Ubuntu-specific packages afterwards? [05:19] !purexfce | Oloryn [05:19] Oloryn: If you want to remove all !KDE and !Gnome packages and have a default !Xubuntu system follow the instructions here « http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/purexfce » [05:20] Ah, lovely. TYVM [05:21] np === anom01y is now known as LMsemple === LMsemple is now known as LSemple [05:22] I've got an old Armada 7800 laptop whose CD-ROM drive doesn't like the CD-Rs my other systems create. Simplest thing to do seems to be to install an Ubuntu ShipIt CD, and then crossgrade to Xubuntu [05:23] Oloryn: well, did you try verifying the iso? [05:26] yes, burned 3 different ones. I've seen this before on this laptop. It's just the CD-ROM drive itself I think. [05:28] But 8.10 finally deals sanely with the display on it (7.04 and 7.10 didn't) [08:54] ls [08:54] wrong window.. wrong computer [08:54] hehe [08:55] Having three keyboards, three screens with multiple xterms.. [08:55] that would give me a complex [10:37] hello [10:39] How setup firefox to not use opendns ? [10:39] keyword.url in about:config seems ok, boolean switch to true but typing someting in address bar still goes to opendns :( [10:39] edit/pref will have some options [10:42] ooglebutte, did not find things in edit/prefs .... [10:43] edit/pref/general/connection settings was what I was thinking of... [10:43] steph33560: ^ [10:44] ooglebutte, yep seen, gonna check this [10:47] ooglebutte, can't find this o_O [10:49] steph33560: errr I'm still using ff2... [10:49] ooglebutte, what is for you the number of the top item you click on (1 to 7) [10:49] ooglebutte, ha ok [10:50] dapper ftw :) [10:55] i wanted to try out xmms 2 but when reading the package info in synaptic i dont see one that is gui, only command based but ive seen tons of skins for it [10:56] !xmms2 [10:56] xmms is no longer being developed, see http://bugs.debian.org/461309 for more details. Consider using audacious, bmpx, or xmms2 instead. [10:57] I use mpg123 here [10:57] !xmms2 [10:57] xmms is no longer being developed, see http://bugs.debian.org/461309 for more details. Consider using audacious, bmpx, or xmms2 instead. [10:57] isn't beep something the recommended replacement for xmms? [10:58] i dont know i just wanted a nice player other than audacious [11:00] amorok gets plenty of recommendations - might be heavy on the dependencies tho === ouglebutte is now known as ooglebutte [13:15] hiya! when trying to boot the 8.10 livecd, I'm getting these squashfs errors: [222.638986] BUffer I/O error on device sr0, logical block ####### as well as sb_dread failed, unable to read fragment cache, this all just keeps coming. the first number in the brackets increments too. [13:15] has anyone else run into this? [13:15] I've tested two separate computers, two separate burned cds, and two separate iso downloads [13:16] * crazygir crosses fingers [13:18] crazygir: It basically means the livecd won't work [13:18] Because it has detected bad sectors on your CD drive [13:18] I have never been able to counter this issue, myself [13:19] My alternative is to install it from the alternat install cd [13:19] this is the main iso off the official download page [13:19] crazygir: Yes, I know [13:19] I've tried an older cdrw and a brand new, not-scratched, blank cdr [13:20] ldp: so what is the suggested course-of-action? [13:20] :P [13:20] crazygir: Get the alternate install CD :D [13:20] is this common? [13:20] is the problem in creating the livecd? or in burning? or in media? [13:21] It's usually the iso [13:21] Maybe downloading it again off a different location may help (via torrent, perhaps?) [13:23] crazygir, how old is the system trying to run the cd? [13:23] and does it even get to the point of the menu? [13:23] vidd: I've used two systems, an older p4 laptop and a newer amd64 desktop [13:24] vidd: and yes, I get through to the menu [13:24] if I select either test or install, I run into the errors [13:24] crazygir, the amd64 will not load the i386 image..... [13:24] what? [13:25] why? that's insane [13:25] why is that insane? [13:25] because the amd64 processes 32bit code fine [13:25] why would you expect a amd64 arch to be able to run an image configured for the i386 architecture? [13:26] I have also encountered such IO errors [13:26] are we really talking about the same thing? [13:26] vidd: are you saying that an i386 livecd will not run on an amd64 based system? [13:27] gabkdlly: that's lame [13:27] :P [13:27] crazygir, let me adjust my statement to *MAY* [13:27] what? [13:27] have you used *any* other os? [13:27] * vidd has no amd64 processor to test on because of such incompatabilities.... [13:27] 32bit code runs *fine* on an amd64 based system [13:28] vidd: where are you getting this information? [13:28] from the numerous reports of i386-based apps (such as java and flash) not working properly [13:29] now i MAY be mistaken...there may have been adjustments made to accomodate these incompatabilities [13:29] vidd: that's trying to get *those* 32bit binaries (because we don't have the code to compile) to run on an amd64 based *OS* [13:29] now *stop* confusing people with things you don't fully understand [13:29] :P [13:30] vidd: the *system* is different from the *OS* [13:30] have you TRIED the amd64 bit image? [13:30] no, I have no need to [13:31] if your going to attempt to run it on amd64 hardware, you might want to consider it [13:31] vidd: you are horrendously misinformed here, unless xubuntu is incapable of something *every* other os is [13:31] vidd: please STOP giving out bad information [13:31] you are worse than a windows user [13:31] if you don't know, that's ok [13:31] then tell me....why does PPC not load the i386 image? [13:32] or SPARC? [13:32] because a powerpc chip *cannot* execute i386 code [13:32] AMD64's *CAN* [13:32] ah! thats because the architecture of the KERNEL needs to be different! [13:32] it was part of migrating the consumers [13:32] oh vidd quit it [13:32] humor me....get the amd64 image [13:33] thanks to those who corroborated the squash fs errors, I'll try a different iso [13:34] vidd: no, because you are *not* correct here, and I have no need to run the amd64 image. if this is in fact what xubuntu would need, I'll find another linux distribution [13:34] please, please, stop mis-informing people vidd [13:34] * crazygir wanders off for better things [14:01] crazygir: could it be that your cd-rom drive lense is dirty or something? have you tried the cd's on other machines? [14:05] crazygir: also did you check the cd integrity with the inbuilt integrity check? [14:10] \0. maxamillion [14:12] Myrtti: I have tried two separate machines, so yes, I have tried different drives [14:12] I'm about to download a different iso image to test out [14:13] crazygir, i was mistaken....the amd64 wont work on the i386....but the i386 should work on the amd64 [14:13] remember to check the md5sum before and after burning [14:13] vidd: of course. [14:14] I understand mixing this all up, but be careful with the information you are giving people [14:14] i appologize for the misunderstanding [14:14] no worries [14:14] I'm less concerned with me, and more with the newb you might be informing [14:14] ;) [14:15] crazygir: you would not happen to have a VIA chipset on your IDE controller, would you? [14:16] VT82C586A/B/VT82C686/A/B/VT823x/A/C perhaps? [14:16] the possibilities of that is high gabkdlly, at least for one of the systems [14:16] * crazygir is checking [14:16] gabkdlly: I'm assuming that is what you have? [14:17] yes [16:24] hi. My wife runs xubuntu on an asus eee 901 PC. It has a 1024x600 display. She wants to connect the laptop to a projector with resolution 800x600. I'm trying to get xrandr to work so that the Asus PC also has 800x600, but if I use --mode 800x600 I get "no mode". How can I add this resolution? [16:25] PrebenR: did you try xrandr -s 800x600 ? [16:25] I tried adding Modes "1024x600" "800x600" "640x480" in the xorg.conf but didn't help [16:25] no [16:26] tried now [16:26] Size 800x600 not found in available modes [16:27] hmm. can you pastebin the output of "xrandr" ? [16:27] in the setting-> display I also just get Defualt and 640x480 [16:28] wait a bit to connect the asus to the net [16:36] hi (PrebenR) from asus [16:36] where is the xrandr output? [16:37] evanthia, you open terminal and type xrandr [16:37] yes, but there is no output [16:37] ah [16:37] that output [16:38] I thought it was whyle using the -s 800x600 option [16:38] http://pastebin.com/d327cafa5 [16:39] here is the output [16:39] evanthia: and how about your xorg.conf? [16:39] what version of ubuntu is this btw... [16:39] xubuntu 8.20 [16:39] 8.10 [16:39] k [16:40] I had the default xorg.conf (no setup) [16:40] I'll paste the one I use now [16:41] http://pastebin.com/d65c22a42 [16:43] there are no modelines, but is that needed? [16:46] evanthia: try adding a DefaultDepth 24 line: http://pastebin.com/m159766e0 [16:47] the restart X (logout) and pastebin the output of xrandr again... [16:47] then* [16:47] yes [16:51] no change to the xrandr output [16:51] hmm... [16:52] shall I pastebin Xorg.0.log? [16:54] while you're there: where would I find Xorg logs? [16:54] everytime I reboot I get a "ubuntu is running in low graphics mode" window and I have to manually select the correct monitor, how can I make the change permanent? [16:55] sinbox: /var/log/ [16:55] sinbox: will be named Xorg.0.log Xorg.1.log etc [16:55] http://pastebin.com/d5f9f5524 [16:56] uhoh I think I just made things worse, I now get a "cannot display this video mode" on startup :/ [16:56] here is the Xorg.0.log [16:56] arghhh [16:57] sinbox: ....that was quick [16:57] sinbox: did you backup the file before you changed something? [16:57] sinbox: standard procedure for me when dealing w/ xorg.conf [16:58] well, I'd just tried saving a display setup that worked and rebooted, but it obviously doesn't like it, nope I did not backup anything as I changed it from the "ubuntu is running in low graphics mode" startup prompt and just saved the one I had to select everytime, anyway neozen I have to run out so I'll come back some other time to pick people's brain on how to fix this :) [16:59] sinbox: I may not be here.... but someone who can help you probably will [17:00] sinbox: X is still something of a finicky beast on certain architectures [17:00] I didn't actually change it by hand but I know for a fact that it has backed up itself automatically on a daily basis since the problkem started so it shouldn't be a problem restoring a working copy anyway :) I'm sure I'll find someone tommorrow [17:00] sinbox: ::nods:: [17:00] well, this is a prehistoric machine as it happens [17:00] ;-) [17:00] evanthia: hmm... what happens if you generate a new xorg.conf (sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg), restart X, and check the output of xrandr? [17:00] sinbox: heeheh [17:01] same output [17:01] did it once before [17:02] evanthia: maybe you card does not support that reolution... [17:02] it is not the driver? [17:02] i'm not sure... [17:04] found it [17:05] xrandr --newmode "800x600" 38.21 800 832 976 1008 600 612 618 631 [17:05] xrandr --addmode LVDS "800x600" [17:05] works [17:05] xorg 1.5 doesn't detect all modes [17:05] ok :) [17:06] I was finally lucky with the googling :-) [17:06] thanks for help [17:06] np. [17:06] xrandr fives 800x600 60.1 [17:06] gives [17:07] maybe it is a problem that it is above 60? [17:07] when I try to cd to /X11 from /etc in a tty it tells me: no such file or directory [17:08] ok got it got to go there from file system [17:08] sinbox: if you are in /etc/ , then cd to X11/ [17:10] sinbox: / means root of system, so cd /etc/X11 or cd X11, not cd /X11 because there is no X11 directory in the root [17:11] so now I probably need to do: "cp ./xorg.conf.1 xorg.conf" to put that backup file in place of the messed up one is that correct? [17:11] sinbox: sudo cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf.bak /etc/X11/xorg.conf [17:12] it is always safer to use full name when unsure... :) [17:13] OK I'll do that, but the backup files seem to have numbers appended rather than a bak extension will report in a couple of minutes [17:13] sinbox: use tab completion :P [17:15] yes I've learnt that bit but thanks all the same Odd-rationale :) rebooting now [17:15] success booting Xorg graphics into gdm now [17:16] :D [17:16] !yay [17:16] Glad you made it! :-) [17:17] I'm wondering if doing a dpkg-reconfigure Xorg might be the easy way to solve my main problem [17:17] mind you: I didn't get a low graphics warning so maybe it's already fixed [17:18] * sinbox does a full shut down and boot again to check [17:18] most people can run without an xorg.conf file... like me :P [17:19] with the new xorg, that is... [17:19] wow and it works :) guess I hadn't made that much of a mess then ;-) [17:20] well, I'm on 8.04 as some of the apps I really need seem to have a bunch of issues on 8.10, but I've installed fluxbox to save on ressources and am planning on swapping gdm with either xdm or slim [17:21] sinbox: or you can use a text login... i did that for a time... :D [17:22] well, I'm setting up the machine for some DJs to use: computer savvy they're not [17:22] in fact I might enable autologin for them [17:30] ok out before I bugger up anything else :D [18:28] I have a strange problem with xubuntu 8.10 [18:28] when xubuntu starts the cpu fan stop [18:28] it's not a fake [18:28] i really can't uderstand [18:28] seems like a problem with power managment [18:33] i need to change distro, i can't wait [18:35] ma dove? [18:35] che pc hai? [18:38] !it [18:38] Vai su #ubuntu-it se vuoi parlare in italiano, in questo canale usiamo solo l'inglese. Grazie! (click col tasto destro sul nome del canale per entrare) [21:13] hello, i'd like to ask a question about a install [21:14] kernel panic - no syncing while trying to install on a dell dimension 5150 [21:21] it's burn good cd ? [21:22] Genelyk: he's gone [21:22] they do it on purpose to annoy us :) [21:24] jeje [21:25] dern impatient users ::grin:: [21:25] salutations arualavi [21:26] hi neozen [21:31] anyone know about japanese (or i guess any) language input with scim [21:31] or any other way to input non-english chracters in xubuntu? [21:31] using xubuntu 8.10 [21:32] !japanese [21:32] 日本語の場合は #ubuntu-jp または #kubuntu-jp を参照して下さい [21:32] hmm [21:33] well it's not just japanese [21:33] ryuho-eeepc: I just use a compose key [21:33] i can't change from english at all [21:33] ryuho-eeepc: but it only works with latin-like characters [21:33] scim doesn't give me an option to change, even if i enabled it in the options [21:33] !keyboard [21:33] To switch your keyboard layout on GNOME: System -> Preferences -> Keyboard (GNOME) - KDE: K -> System Settings -> Regional & Language -> Keyboard Layout (KDE) - Xfce: see https://help.ubuntu.com/6.10/xubuntu/desktopguide/C/switch-keyboard-layout.html - See also !Shortcuts [21:34] fdsa [21:37] it just feels like scim isn't working at all [21:37] it wont even do spanish, and i know you don't need to change keyboard layout [21:37] for spanish lol [22:25] Hello! Can I run the latest version in this machine: AMD 450mhz, 256mb RAM, 20GB Hardisk, VGA Geforce 4 64MB [22:25] ? [22:25] Are there any tutorials for optimizing xfce that anyone hear knows one? I have yet find an extensive one. [22:26] radicalboy: xubuntu should work well for you, and I would first use that instead of Ubuntu (GNOME) === Kudi1 is now known as kudi1 [22:27] kudi1: not much to optimize in xfce itself [22:27] XFCEntra1 [22:27] i use ubuntu 6.06, but this version is long time ago.. [22:27] i tried debian also [22:28] radicalboy: Xubuntu 8.10 shouldn't give you trouble on that hardware. how did debian work for you? was that a current version? [22:29] i use debian 4.0.r5 xfce [22:30] it seams like a lot of you guys dont care about new releases, ha [22:31] radicalboy: are you concerned the new release of Xubuntu will run slower on that setup? [22:31] i just wish ubuntu had rolling release [22:33] XFCEntra1, i just want a version to work well, without trouble and not slowly [22:35] and debian etch with xfce wasn't slim enough? you could try using the Fluxbox window manager instead of Xfce. it is a bit bare and you will have to edit config files more often, but it is very light. [22:36] radicalboy: you might try Fluxbuntu if you're interested in Fluxbox and want a new, debian-base distro to try [22:48] how do i add places to the xfce menue [23:19] i have a problem with the ath5k driver not functioning after suspend/resume (itrepid with linux-modules-backports-generic package installed). Does anybody know how to fix this? [23:43] how do i put "places" in the menu?