[00:02] i found it it was in regional and language [00:02] anybody know anyway to may the windows key to kmenu [00:22] hey [00:22] why doesn't kubuntu shipit ofer you the choice of 64bit and 32bit anymore ? :s [00:24] bthompson: don't you need your windows key? For compiz etc [00:30] the fonts in my amarok-nightly do not match up with my other kde applications (from kde-svn-nightly) [00:30] any ideas why not? === _neversfelde is now known as neversfelde === erik_ is now known as Guest50264 [01:01] okay so ive extracted the bcmxxx drivers to /lib/firmware after this the alternate driver program or whatever its called does not list any drivers i think the instructions for this fwcutter miss a few steps any suggestions will be much appreciated! [01:05] hi, all! [01:12] I upgraded to open office 3 and now it won't even load and keeps giving me this annoying error. Is there anyone here who knows how to remedy this? [01:17] alguem fala portugues? [01:18] where should I go to learn about the file directory? what does each folder and subfolder means? [01:18] !pr [01:18] Sorry, I don't know anything about pr [01:19] link for ubuntu br or pt? [01:20] what link for ubuntu br or pt? [01:20] !pt [01:20] Por favor, use #ubuntu-br ou #ubuntu-pt para ajuda em português. Obrigado. [01:20] Never sure what abbreviation for portugal :S === DarkSmoke is now known as DS-Sleepin [01:34] LizardKing: look for File Hierarchy Standard as a start [01:36] where's that? [01:36] google for the terms [01:37] http://tldp.org/LDP/intro-linux/html/sect_03_01.html for starters :) [01:37] !sound [01:37] If you're having problems with sound, first ensure ARTS is running, by going to K Menu -> System Settings -> Sound System and making sure "Enable the sound system" is checked. If that fails, see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Sound - https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SoundTroubleshooting - For playing audio files, see !Players and !MP3 [01:37] Definition: FSH: File System Hierarchy (Linux, LSB) [01:39] http://www.pathname.com/fhs/ [01:40] Hello. I know this is not for general discussion. But can I PLEASE ask a quick survey question? [01:40] Offtopic is dead. [01:41] Not a lot of chatter in here either. :) [01:41] I see that.. [01:41] Well, can I ask you> :P [01:42] Sure why not.. i bet the answer is going to be 'it depends' [01:42] :P [01:43] Ok, thanks! [01:43] Windowsroom is stuffy and wouldn't let me ask. [01:43] Is levelling up charachters in games fun? Like Final Fantasy and stuff. [01:43] Playing games is fun.. leveling up lets you just know your progress.. [01:44] So. [01:44] I'm not allowed to ask questions.. [01:44] Only..Yes or no? [01:44] I'm sorry for the ambiguity. [01:44] This is a Kubuntu Support Channel. and thus should focus on Kubuntu SUpport questins [01:45] theres 10000's of general chatter channels. :) [01:45] typically questions are should i use this or that... or shouldn't this work... or similar... to which the typical answer is "it depends" [01:45] & i have to agree with dr_willis ... play games is the fun part... leveling specifically to level is just a grind [01:46] although some people find that fun [01:46] No they dont.. they are just habbitual addicted to the 'positive renforcement' aspect. :) [01:46] so the answer to that i guess "it depends" on who you are :- [01:46] :-P* [01:46] Is this the right channel to get a little help installing drivers for a 8600 GT in 8.10? [01:46] Yes, I understand this is a help cahnnel. I'm here nearly everyday. === gnuton is now known as Gnut[OFF] [01:47] adz21c: lol, exactly =) [01:47] ubottu, is a level 95 helper ! [01:47] Error: I am only a bot, please don't think I'm intelligent :) [01:48] Can I get help with Ubuntu 8.10 here or should I try another channel? [01:48] gerob: i'm using an 8600gts... i have nvidia-glx-new & nvidia-settings installed [01:48] ok let me try that [01:48] gerob, basicially i just run the restricte-driver-manager tool - it installs nvidia-glx-new, i always install nvidia-settings and nvidia-xconfig manually [01:49] Hello All [01:49] so dont use the Synaptic package manager? [01:49] 10 min ago finish to install Ubantu 64 [01:49] restricte-driver-manager tool should have an icon on th epanel somewhere.. and should of poped up a dialog on first boot also... [01:50] hey the level grind can be fun in a game where fighting is half or more of the interaction with the game... [01:50] gerob: i tend to use aptitude out of preference... it's been a while since i used the gui [01:50] !find jockey [01:50] Found: jockey-common, jockey-gtk, jockey-kde [01:50] or run it with 'kdesudo jockey-kde' [01:50] :) [01:50] OxDeadC0de: like WoW! ;) [01:50] ...can't run NetworkManager. From shell type "NetworkManager" and press Enter but system show : you must be a root. Im with root previlegi [01:50] Exactly, or D2/D3 for the first couple days... [01:51] andy__, try kdesudo networkmanager [01:51] and be sure to get the case correct. [01:51] Im pretty new to Linux and Ubuntu [01:51] my preference is actually eve online [01:51] Synaptic package manager installs the same stuff as apt-get, as jockey should.. they all call the same stuff/do the same things in thebackground [01:52] eve online is very sexy [01:52] Thats a online chat..with some sort of mineral mining game in the background right? [01:52] :P [01:52] dr_willis, just do it - no any result. Just second shell line without any message [01:52] dr_willis: yah thats what I thought [01:52] lol, it's a space flight sim game [01:52] andy__, as far as i knwo network manager just puts a little ocon on the panel somewhere. [01:53] dr_willis: apparently you've not enjoyed pvp ;) [01:53] mmo space flight sim at that [01:53] pteague, the term 'enjoy' and 'pvp' are 2 words that i rarely see together. [01:53] lol [01:53] haha I love pvp too in games [01:53] now *(#*!&*@ and pvp = all the time. [01:53] after I finish killing all the stupid little mobiles, I want a challange.. real people offer the best ;) [01:54] yes... but not running :( [01:55] when I reboot I will need configure internet manually again :( like sudo infconfig eth netmask broadcast etc etc:( [01:56] ...also when I open file with movie ( .avi) dragon program run (video player) but no voice and screen :( [01:57] that sounds like a codec issue. Install the w32codecs from medibuntu repository. and perhaps try some other media players like vlc, and gmplayer [01:58] let me try... [02:03] hey there. i just installed a lilo and i tried booting into my kubuntu partition but i get a kernal panic saying "unable to mount root fs on unknown-block (8,7)". i tried adding "init=/sbin/init" into the lilo config but init was an unrecognized token. can someone help me please? [02:03] Why are you even using lilo? === mili2 is now known as evax [02:04] cause when i try to install grub through chroot, the grub-install command doesnt work [02:05] hello, I have a little problem with my Kubuntu with KDE 4.2: the trash apple no show the elements in it [02:06] I imagine the same reason grub isent working when chrooted.. is also the reason lilo isent working right.. grub can be annoying to troubble shoot. but its well documented.. LILO is just.. old and very much more problematic in some ways [02:06] see: http://imagebin.ca/view/Us-dl8.html [02:07] Anyone have this problem too? [02:08] dr_willis well heres the situation. im in a different distro and i load up bash and i type "chroot /dev/sda6 (the kubuntu partition) /bin/bash" then i type "grub-install /dev/sda". but i think its cause the sda's arent even loaded that it doesnt allow it [02:08] You must set up /dev/ and /proc/ properly i do recall [02:08] or else grub-install from the chrooted enviroment will not be able tio see the proper dev entries [02:09] !fixgrub [02:09] GRUB is the default Ubuntu boot manager. Lost GRUB after installing Windows? See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestoreGrub - GRUB how-tos: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/GrubHowto [02:09] so..... /usr/sbin is the equivalent of Program Files? [02:09] or you could run the grub command line tool. and reinstall grub from it [02:09] LizardKing, just 'barely' [02:10] 'bin' and 'sbin' where most exeutable binaries live [02:10] thts exactly whats happening in which its not able to see the proper dev entries [02:10] both under the root directory? [02:10] i'll check out those links. thanks [02:10] eerything is under the root directory. :) thats why its the root directory [02:11] there /sbin and /bin and /usr/sbin and /usr/bin i imagine also [02:11] heh, I mean /directly/ under it..... [02:11] /bin gives the full path to the location [02:11] so yes its under / :) [02:12] /usr/bin is in usr [02:12] so ultimately, if I want to copy the command for a program to access my browser, I'd have to tell it something like /bin/? [02:13] try 'which firefox' [02:13] which firefox [02:13] /usr/bin/firefox [02:13] ta-da :) [02:14] what's 'which'? [02:14] a command. [02:14] man wich [02:14] man which [02:14] to learn more [02:14] also known as sloppy joes [02:14] sorry hehe [02:16] it's not returning anything.... [02:17] it will only return something if firefox is installed [02:17] it is [02:20] * dr_willis woudl guess a typo then [02:22] isnt firefox installed with all ubuntu based distros? [02:22] Yes [02:22] so..... "which firefox" isn't spelled right? [02:23] Its not installed with Kubuntu by default [02:23] hrm [02:23] i never noticed. [02:23] heh [02:23] apt-get install firefox [02:24] * Orbjinzo already has firefox installed [02:24] type 'firefox' then and see [02:24] ok, something on my system is messed up [02:25] * dr_willis agrees [02:25] I KNOW Firefox is on here, I'm using right this very moment...... but it's telling me that it isn't [02:25] i would guess your PATH is some how changed.. try it in a new terminal window [02:26] same result [02:26] which firefox [02:26] 2.0.0.17 [02:26] hello [02:27] hello [02:27] mitchell: hello [02:27] please help [02:27] whats the problem? [02:27] how can I start an application maximized in kde 4 [02:27] for example dolphin [02:28] if i remember KDE saves that setting [02:28] not kde 4 [02:28] im with kde4 and ubuntu 8.10 [02:29] everytime i start dolphin i have to maximize that window [02:29] and every app [02:29] it's annoying [02:29] used to be a kde support called 'kstart' that could do that.. [02:30] mmm [02:30] i also saw the netbook remix - had a tool called 'maximus' that forced EVERY app to me maxamized. but it may be gnome only [02:30] does kde4 has that app? [02:30] mm [02:31] im also reading that it might be a kde bug to [02:31] http://forum.kde.org/printthread.php?tid=17037 [02:31] i was thinking it could have something to do with the instruction that executes the program in the icon [02:32] i doubt it. [02:32] for example, i put some icons in the panel of kde 4 for launching the app faster [02:32] when i need it [02:33] you can look at whats its executing but i doubt its a flags problem [02:33] mmm [02:33] i also saw in system preferences [02:34] in windows behavior [02:34] im just looking at what im reading from searching with google. [02:34] sorry if i get wrong with the exact translation because in fact i speak spanish === patches is now known as patches_ [02:35] theres a spanish channel if you need a native speaking person. [02:35] yeah... ive been looking for some help in google all the afternoon [02:35] no [02:35] ! mitchell spanish [02:35] Error: I am only a bot, please don't think I'm intelligent :) [02:35] at all [02:35] !spanish [02:35] 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. [02:35] Hi .......................... [02:36] i assumed you prolly tried that though. [02:36] ..... [02:36] ...---... [02:36] ...... [02:36] .-....__...--- [02:36] well im trying right now [02:36] this is now the morse code channel [02:37] Orbjinzo: you should know there's only two symbols in morse, not 3 =) [02:37] haha [02:37] haha [02:38] cant blame a man for trying eh? [02:38] haha [02:38] its a new form of morse code :) [02:38] Trinary COmputers... [02:38] a more verbose morse? [02:38] ya got +1 ,0, and -1 [02:38] yes [02:38] MorseCode2.0 [02:38] hahaha [02:38] alpha [02:39] RC1 [02:39] * LizardKing thinks trinary computers would be so much better [02:39] on off and ? [02:39] no so on [02:39] not* [02:40] on 1, on 2, and off [02:40] whats 2 though? [02:40] another switch [02:40] works for me heh [02:41] kinda like multi-setting lamps..... there's off, dim, and bright [02:41] hrm [02:41] that would really awesome [02:42] like run at 1/2 power [02:42] well, kinda [02:42] hey, it seems nobody in the spanish channel knows the answer to my question [02:42] more like another channel for on [02:42] there isn't so much people anyway [02:43] can also try the main kde channel to [02:43] #kde [02:44] on 1 would be the bit in the / position, on 2 would be in the \ position, and off would be | [02:44] that just reminds me of my fan. [02:44] why can't konqueror search partial file names???????????????? [02:44] low med high [02:44] have you tried a wildcard char like *? [02:46] yes [02:46] casa1?!? [02:47] the way I imagine binary computers working is a small switch, where on (the - position) carries a charge from one end to another, but of (the | position) doesn't connect the two ends, so it can't carry the charge [02:47] erica!!!!! [02:47] this is very stupid. who would build default search so you have to search for_the_exact_file_name_no_matter_how_long_or_complex [02:48] *shrug* [02:48] if there's *four* ends-- say top left to bottom right, and bottom left to top right-- then the switch can be from on 1 (\), to on 2 (/), to off (|) [02:49] ok [02:49] make sense? [02:49] yes [02:49] call me crazy but I normally used find in a termal to find what i am looking for [02:50] * Orbjinzo thinks darkdelusions is crazy [02:50] * darkdelusions knows he is crazy [02:50] It seems like anything networky doesn't redraw or whatever unless I move my mouse. If I'm sshed into my file server, I don't see anything from my inputs unless I move the mouse. If I'm loading a web page, it doesn't show it's loading until I move the mouse. Apt doesn't look like it's doing anything unless I'm moving the mouse. Any ideas? [02:50] okay. [02:51] keep moving the mouse!!!! [02:51] My wrist gets tired! [02:51] aaaaahhhh.... [02:51] slimeball: could it be that the screen doesn't refresh unless you move the mouse? [02:52] Is it possible to use kde3 in intrepid? [02:52] slimeball: does the clock change if you don't move it? [02:52] too much of it and tou may go blind [02:52] judgen: if you build it yourself [02:52] judgen: if you wanna jump threw 1000 firey hoops of hell yes [02:52] uga, if I click a dir on my hard drive in konqueror, it goes without mouse movement. [02:52] But if I click a dir on my file server... it doesn't load unless I move the mouse. [02:52] darkdelusions ill just stay with hardy then. [02:53] slimeball: click == mouse move [02:53] =) [02:53] judgen: start using kde4 its the future :) I didnt like it at first but it keeps getting better [02:53] acutally im on 8.10 and use kde3 [02:53] Clock moves [02:53] right... [02:53] thats what they said about os/2 [02:53] rofl [02:53] and look where os/2 is today [02:54] Orbjinzo: hey now there like 10 people out there still using it :) [02:55] heh i have a copy of ecomstation === donald is now known as KWGoD [02:55] its quite nice [02:55] ecomstation is the new os/2 [02:55] is there some way to set the clock to 12 hours? [02:55] hey i got an icon that i can´t click and it won´t go away [02:55] I worked for a market research firm that was still using OS/2 [02:56] I was like oh god [02:56] yes? [02:56] rofl [02:56] icon...wont go away [02:57] help? [02:57] mabe? [02:57] ? [02:57] Where is it located [02:57] bottome left corner above toolbar [02:57] its just a random folder [02:58] and i´ve got OCD [02:58] i cant move it and it wont go away [02:58] LizardKing: yes, under system settings, region and language, and choose time & dates [02:58] you can specify the time format there [02:59] you can try opening konsole and navigating to the desktop and using the command rmdir foldername [02:59] Orbjinzo: You beat me to it :) [03:00] hm, I can't find firefox manually, either...... [03:00] hehe [03:00] LizardKing: when u did a which earlier did it come up with anything? [03:01] not a thing [03:02] is there a way to modify the title on wine windows? [03:02] you could try removing firefox and reinstalling it [03:02] pteague: as far as i know no. [03:02] LizardKing: did u install it threw apt? [03:04] This may be an extraordinarily stupid thing to ask, but I'm new to Kubuntu and I'm wondering if there's anything in specific I should do, just as essentials or anything. [03:05] thats a open ended question mason [03:05] what do you need in detail? [03:05] !mp3 [03:05] For multimedia issues, this page has useful information: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats - See also http://help.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/desktopguide/C/common-tasks-chap.html - But please use free formats if you can: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/FreeFormats [03:05] or !wine [03:05] !wine [03:05] WINE is a compatibility layer for running Windows programs on GNU/Linux - More information: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Wine - Search the !AppDB for application compatibility ratings - Join #winehq for application help [03:06] i am trying to install kubuntu and the installation seems to go through correctly but when it tries to boot into the system i get "ALERT! /dev/disk/by-uuid/77944048-0d30-486d-856f-8da948837dd6 does not exist. dropping to shell" [03:06] So... I should get Wine, any drivers or anything that I need? [03:06] whats your setup? [03:06] nah my friend was a royal dick and changed the wallpaper when he came over while i was gone [03:06] system spec wise. [03:07] it's apparently /usr/bin/firefox-2 [03:07] thanks though [03:07] Well [03:07] Old computer [03:07] about the only other thing i would say is if you have ati or an nvidia video card. [03:07] What do you need exactly...? I'm a really big newb to general computers. I've been trying to get into it, and I'm still learning. [03:07] except for, now that I added firefox-2 to the browser command, the MUD client opens up an instance of the browser, but not the page I'm trying to get to.... [03:08] I have an nvidia video card [03:08] well youll prolly want install your video drivers [03:08] !nvidia [03:08] For Ati/NVidia/Matrox video cards, see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BinaryDriverHowto [03:08] Orbjinzo: it is a xfx nforce 750a motherboard. 4GB DDR2 2AMD A64 X2 7750 and a 500 GB Western Digital Sata hard drive === k4v is now known as m4v [03:09] ten mason_ if you're really new your best help will always be google.com , don't be afraid to look things up to find out what they mean, and there will be terms you have to lookup to find out what the explaination of foo means... and you'll be fine [03:10] oxdead speaks truth [03:10] mason_ also, software isn't scary or voodoo, if you have picked up logic in your life "if this then do that" you'll be able to understand them [03:10] or while this do that [03:11] Hmm [03:11] Okay [03:11] hello [03:11] But I must ask, is there anywhere were I can find apt-get install commands in a large list or anything? [03:12] ok imhaving a problem with pulseaudio using a dell ptiplex [03:12] mason_ what do you mean? if you want to find a package to install, aptitude search mp3; then you can do sudo apt-get install package-name (like rhythmbox or something) [03:12] gx1 [03:12] im slow typing [03:12] borgqueen [03:12] http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=987243 [03:12] mason_: When I frist started I used Ubuntuguide.com it has must of the commin wanted programs on it [03:12] with this snd card [03:13] Okay [03:13] Thanks [03:13] Orbjinzo: thank you trying now [03:14] need some help withpulseaudio using dell optiplex gx1 with snd-cs4236 [03:15] !question [03:15] Please don't ask to ask a question, simply ask the question (all on ONE line, so others can read and follow it easily). If anyone knows the answer they will most likely reply. :-) [03:15] pulseaudio is working but no sound fromspeakers [03:15] in 8.04 i couldjust add snd card to ect/modules [03:15] you could try removing it. [03:15] adreignss: did u try turning you sound up in the mixer? [03:16] yesi did [03:16] is your card enabled [03:16] in alsamixer? [03:16] i dont think so [03:16] i dontknow how [03:17] pulseaudiois working when i playmusic and lookat the volume meter [03:17] it moves but no sound fromspeakers [03:18] Hmm [03:18] try killing the pulseaudio process [03:19] r u familiar with crystalsoundcards [03:19] no [03:19] im just doing what i would first,. [03:19] Is there a way to make my taskbar go back to default...? I hit remove something on accident on the bottom and I don't know how to add it back xD [03:19] I got rid of the thing that lets me see open applications [03:20] whenn i killpulseaudio i have to figure out how to make my sound still work bcauseof the snd card [03:20] (goot it... [03:20] I fail xD [03:20] ) [03:20] i did work in 8.04 [03:20] it [03:21] and8.04 didnt have pulseaudio === jeremy__ is now known as Eruaran [03:23] does any1 know how to set this sound card with pulseaudioor something. [03:23] ... [03:23] snd-cs4236 [03:23] !pulseaudi [03:23] Sorry, I don't know anything about pulseaudi [03:23] !pulseaudio [03:23] PulseAudio is a sound server intended as a drop-in replacement for !ESD - See https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PulseAudio for information and installation instructions [03:23] it never talks about dell computers [03:24] ... does it matter [03:24] ye [03:24] you didnt have pulse audio in 8.03 [03:24] yes [03:24] but i got it now [03:24] why dont you disable it? [03:24] alsa would take over [03:24] i no longer see the services option (to start/stop services) in setting in kubuntu 8.10 it was easily visible in system preferences..does anybody know about it? [03:24] will it [03:25] Humm I been looking at google and haven't been able to find anything for the Dell sound issue [03:25] that sucks [03:26] i would just try first killing pulseaudio in the processes [03:26] and see if that doesnt fix it. [03:26] you might have to set what programs you use to use alsa as sound. [03:27] and change everything to alsa [03:27] oh mannn [03:27] soo complicated [03:28] I am wondering if killing pluse would fix my annoying headset issue [03:29] Me i totally removed it and havent looked back since. [03:29] is it a usb headset? [03:29] if I have my headset plugged in it plays threw both Speakers and headset [03:29]