[00:03] do you want ubuntu and xubuntu? [00:17] how do you create a link on your desktop to another location on the system? [00:25] CppIsWeird: right click on the folder in thunar, click on "Send to...Desktop" [00:25] nice, thx. :) [00:38] zoredache no just xubuntu, but I am confused by that "(must install)" [01:27] is it possible to make an ssh folder to another linux box on my network? [01:36] IAmWill_: define "make an ssh folder to another linux box" [01:37] like windows shared folders over a network [01:37] i know that sshfs does it... but was just looking for something where i didnt have to connect with sshfs every time [01:38] you can mount windows drives in linux and vice versa [01:39] hello! [01:39] it's not a windows box.. its linux to linux..... [01:39] i can just use passwordless ssh, and set the sshfs script into my auto-start feature [01:41] does anyone know if 112 mb is enough to install. is the minimum really 128? [01:41] or should i use the alternate cd in my case [01:47] Hi installed xubuntu 8.10 and at reboot grub gets error 18 but this is a boot boundry error, but it shouldn't be because I installed like this [01:49] "/=sda1 10 gigs, swap= sda2 1gig, /home =sda3 rest of 160gig drive " [01:49] grub = (hd0) [01:50] IAmWill_: why use sshfs btw if you're within your own LAN? [01:50] and the files for /boot should be b4 8 gigs right [01:52] Mood, thats why i was asking if there was another way =) [01:53] IAmWill_: just use smbfs [01:53] samba [01:53] have you tried? [01:53] no... i thought that was just for linux to windows.... i will try it out though [01:54] thanks [01:54] nope, you can do linux to linux. give it a whirl. should take a couple mins [01:54] IAmWill_: edit /etc/fstab if you want to auto mount on boot [01:57] !error18 [01:57] Sorry, I don't know anything about error18 [01:57] Hey xubuntu. [01:58] Quick Question. anyone should be able to answer [01:58] What's a good Graphics/Art Program for Xubuntu that's on par with Photoshop [01:59] Cause Gimp ain't cutting it for what i need to do. [01:59] waarschuwing: you would need to use the alternate cd. It should install, but I think the performance will be real slow. [02:00] waarschuwing: I have installed to a 400MHz cpu with 128MB ram, and it installs fine from the alternate cd. It will not run the LiveCD [02:00] The performance is sluggish, and especially slow with more than one application open at a time. [02:00] charlie-tca: thanks [02:01] i might get some extra ram then [02:01] the cpu is 1ghz though [02:01] So you will be okay installing with that. [02:02] cjae: see this: http://wiki.linuxquestions.org/wiki/GRUB#Error_18 [02:03] . . . [02:03] The entire installation is only 1.5 GB at the most [02:04] JuanL: pretty much depends on what exactly you are trying to do. [02:04] well make a Signature Bar mostly [02:06] inkscape is a vector based drawing program that is commercial quality [02:08] Many online magazines use a combination of inkscape and the gimp for the layouts [02:08] would you say it;s on par with Adobe Photoshop CS3' [02:09] I have never used Photoshop, I don't know if it is vector-based or not [02:09] I do most of my stuff in the Gimp, when I need to. [02:10] inkscape is gnu opensource vector [02:10] photoshop is not vector based, although it has some elementary pseudo vector tools that can be rasterized [02:11] but photoshop can import native illustrator vector files and then rasterize at the final step [02:12] i wouldn't use gimp for layout, personally. it's more of an image editor, like photoshop [02:13] Well what's on par with CS3? [02:14] charlie-tca: what I would like to know is how /boot got ahead of sector 1023 in the first place, this was a clean install from a no error (proper md5 and all) [02:14] something that's not hard to obtain would be nice lol [02:15] CS3 has a lot of modules. what do you mean specifically? [02:15] http://www.userbars.com/' [02:15] i'm basically want to make one of those WITHOUT needing a website to do it [02:15] cjae: I don't know. I am not a programmer, just another user [02:15] i know the dimenions and i want to do it on my own [02:18] What is CS3? [02:18] userbars... lol [02:19] Talkin' about the Adobe software? [02:21] :P [02:21] Yes Aquina [02:23] and fixing up a scan or cleaning up a picture or restoring a picture [02:23] things like that [02:23] making a frog look like it has furr [02:23] blending perfectly [02:23] JuanL: you want gimp, not inkscape then [02:24] and you don't need full blow CS3.. it's really a photoshop clone you're talking about [02:24] i can do this in Photoshop but since i left Windows behind cold turkey [02:24] Gimp seems limited [02:24] extremely [02:24] like what function? [02:24] every function photoshop has, gimp has [02:24] almost [02:24] where can i get more Brushes? [02:24] where can i change the opacity on a image? [02:24] and to what level [02:25] JuanL: those are simple functions that gimp has [02:25] do explain [02:25] jsut try googling [02:25] just* [02:25] those are basic functions almost every image editor has [02:25] " #xubuntu help irc channel" [02:25] this is xubuntu, not gimp [02:26] even the website says to come in here for faster help on anything that came with xubuntu [02:26] that software that came with it is tech supported till 2011 or something like that [02:26] i was trying to be helpful JuanL, no need to cop an attitude [02:27] no attitude just website tells me to come here. that's why i didn't google anything [02:27] these channels are to help people who are curious and have the drive to help themselves. not salesmen to sell you a product [02:27] try #gimp if you have questions on opacity+brushes - although, those are so simple to find on google you may be rebuffed there [02:28] some people have such feelings of self-entitlement -- jeez! [02:29] Yes, all you can do is try explain that all helpers here are volunteers with limited time and knowledge [02:30] i don't understand the psychology of people who must think: "You must be my slave to help me because I'm switching from Windoz"... so selfish and ignorant [02:33] I like to get the reference when they tell me "the website says" so I can get it fixed. [02:38] yeah and like the GPS system says to drive straight into the ocean, and they do... makes one think of the darwin awards... [02:38] Hello. I am having a lot of trouble getting the awn applets for Xubuntu [02:38] Can anyone please help?> === administrador is now known as b14ckh4t [03:49] Hello all. Can anyone help with a resolution/display problem please? [03:49] slimchef: just state your problem. if someone can help they'll respond [03:51] Thank you, I was "messing around" with resolution settings in "screens and graphics" settings and now i cant get my monitor out of 800x600 resolution. [03:51] Applications->Settings->Display [03:52] tried that, only options are 800x600 and 640x480 [03:54] also tried importing drivers for the monitor and then appear in the settings menu but dont allow me to change it when selected [04:04] what do you have in /etc/X11/xorg.conf? [04:05] use paste.ubuntu.com [04:07] what lines? [04:07] do you have any lines w/ explicit resolution? [04:08] check paste [04:09] you have to post the url here [04:09] http://paste.ubuntu.com/125588/ [04:15] hi! [04:15] i have a couple of questions! [04:15] can someone help me:) [04:15] plz [04:17] slimchef: have you tried sudo displayconfig-gtk? [04:19] have not... basic user.. haven't used terminal yet [04:19] hi:) i would like to know how to change the color of my font.. from black to pink:) [04:19] thank you [04:19] im using XUBUNTU [04:22] no luck check http://paste.ubuntu.com/125589/ [04:26] slimchef: that doesn't look good [04:27] well fatal errors usually don't do they, lol [04:27] slimchef: you have an ati radeon card? [04:27] yes [04:30] slimchef: can you bring up a terminal? [04:31] go ahead [04:31] you might want to try "sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg" [04:32] ok [04:34] it says Configuring xserver-xorg but comp. isn't doing anything [04:37] slimchef: i think you'll have to restart X [04:37] so, ctrl+alt+backspace [04:38] standby 1 [04:39] its asking me to configure my keyboard [04:39] is there a default? [04:41] check http://paste.ubuntu.com/125593/ i used all default settings [04:46] new "xorg.conf" check http://paste.ubuntu.com/125596/ [04:47] slimchef: no new choices in Applications->Settings? [04:48] no [04:51] hmm.. i'm completely out of ideas slimchef... you may want to try #ubuntu... it's noisy, but ppl are generally helpful [04:51] Thanks for your help [04:51] slimchef: sorry i couldn't help out [04:52] thanks anyway, ciao [04:52] laters [04:54] what do I need for a slideshow images screensaver on xubuntu? [05:09] Jan|: this may be helpful http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-212512.html === gaurav_ is now known as Guest51060 [05:35] hello everyone and good morning [05:36] hi taw wssup? [05:36] why is linux having trouble copying the special u in uTorrent and the (tm) characters of windows file names? The error returned is incomplete or wide multibyte characters. [05:37] why there is no support for voice and video chat in Xubuntu linux [05:38] probaby have to install it sood [05:39] how? don't knw the command and not even the client , tried ekiga and kopete ; ekiga failed to install and kopete has some dependencies [05:39] and i knw least abt dependencies as i totally a new user to linux [05:40] can suggest a way out? [05:40] i know that there is voice chat in linux using skype. i use skype on xubuntu all the time. it just simply worked for me [05:41] i agree but using skype u cannot call ur frnds who are on yahoo networdk [05:41] network* .like yahoo messenger [05:41] i dont think there is a linux client allowing for voice communication on yahoo network to begin with. [05:42] may be or may be Not Linux can't afford such big drawback ,the prom is we dont knw how to get it [05:42] lol [05:42] he he [05:42] because we all know how important yahoo voice communication is to the development of linux [05:43] sood: linux can afford it just fine. Anyway, who do you think 'linux' is? Why aren't you complaining to yahoo? [05:43] we should probably petition for it to be included into the next revision of the linux kernel [05:43] thanks mood [05:44] ya true i apologize will contact the yahoo administrators [05:44] sood, linux has nothing to do with the fact that yahoo corporation refuses to release a linux branch of their client. [05:44] ok leave yahoo now coming over to google network that is Google Talk [05:44] so, your statement should be, yahoo cannot afford such a big drawback of not having a linux client [05:45] for sure i correct it to -yahoo cannot afford such a big drawback of not having a linux client [05:45] :P [05:45] and since we are not here for yahoo then leave it [05:45] but can atleast talk abt google talk [05:46] we cannot make calls in google network too [05:46] i look forward the statement i should give abt whose drawback it is? [05:46] ;-p [05:46] ive never used google talk so i cant much help you there, sorry. [05:46] ok [05:47] anyone esle can help my friends [05:50] help you with what? [05:50] was ist los? [05:50] moin [05:54] help me in installing voice and video chat support for yahoo and google talk [06:18] how can i know if xubuntu is using usb 1.1 or usb 2.0? [06:29] as a start I would run 'lsusb' and see if it tells you what version the hub is === ridoo is now known as ridoo|ifgi === degritz0r is now known as degrit [10:13] any pious soul that gives me a hand troubleshooting a xubuntu laptop that hangs just after login ? I am able to run a xterm session and/or access console [10:16] degrit, does it hang even if you don't login? [10:23] I left it the last half hour at the login screen just to test that, and apparently it doesn't [10:24] must be something that gets loaded with the desktop [10:25] the laptop is old, 1.6ghz 256mb ram [10:27] one time that I managed to stay running long enough to bring up the System Monitor, the ram and swap looked ok (half ram used and 1mb of swap over 1gb used), but the cpu was at 60-70%, dunno if still finishing to load something or what [10:28] baby cries, brb P: [10:46] is it totally jammed? [10:51] yes, mouse doesn't move, keyboard is unresponsive, even the network leds are still instead of flashing [10:52] do you have another computer, can you test is it possible to ping it? [10:53] while on the logon screen ? [10:53] put ping running while it's up, and to see if it stops when it gets jammed [10:55] I don't know its ip though [10:56] before login on X, select ctrl-alt-F1, log there, check ip [10:56] I am wearing my donkey hat, how do I do that in linux ? P: [10:58] ah, sorry. run /sbin/ifconfig [10:59] ok, now I ping it from this pc [10:59] ping ping ping lovely ping [10:59] so now I type exit to get back to the logon screen ? [10:59] alt-F7 [11:00] and logon in xfce [11:00] yep [11:00] not stuck yet [11:03] still not stuck [11:03] on the other hand, I am not doing anything else than moving the mouse around [11:03] hard disk still loading god knows what [11:03] that might be good test to do [11:04] if it's not getting jammed with plain login, you have good chance to get idea why it's getting jammed [11:04] hurrah [11:04] just leave it there, and take a look on it after 10 minutes or so [11:05] ok [11:05] ah, no need [11:05] I turned my head and there it was [11:05] in magnificient stuckness [11:05] what about ping? [11:05] host unreachable [11:05] ok, so even kernel dies [11:06] on reboot, leave memory test running for a while [11:06] for 1 hour or so [11:06] like before, hd light stays on, network leds stay on [11:06] on grub menu you have that option [11:06] yeh memtest [11:06] yep [11:07] been a friend many other times regardless of the OS [11:07] it's laptop? [11:07] yup an old acer travelmate [11:07] does it have proper cooling? [11:07] my laptop crashes if I keep it on my lap [11:07] it's sitting on hard office-desk material, with nothing around for meters [11:08] not raised, but nevertheless [11:08] cooling fan sucks air from place which get placed to my leg [11:08] so it cannot suck any air, and crashes [11:08] I never use it on my legs, it gives me an uncomfortable electric tingle [11:09] like mildly electrocutioning myself all the time [11:09] well, memtest is running [11:09] only 256mb so it shouldn't have too hard a job [11:09] and sometimes there is too much dust inside [11:10] anyway, let it run for bit longer, so that it has time enough to heat up [11:10] but one thing I know is that on this same laptop I ran damn small linux, knoppix 5.1, and opensuse 10.2 [11:10] one of my laptops fail on 3 round on memtest on summer, but now on wintertime fails never [11:11] and of course there was winxp to begin with [11:11] ok, sounds like you have some SW related problem [11:11] the laptop IS a brick, but generally it would slowly get there [11:11] baby cries again, brb [11:12] after you end running memtest, go to ctrl-alt-f1 [11:12] login [11:12] Error: You are not identified [11:12] login, and 'sudo apt-get update; suod apt-get dist-upgrade' [11:13] sorry, sudo apt-get dist-upgrade [11:13] just for trying to get latest drivers etc [11:50] I will, memtest didn't find anything wrong [11:50] still running after the baby, bb asap [12:18] hi [12:38] does anyone run an eee pc? === forces is now known as Guest62045 === Guest62045 is now known as forces [13:30] hi. [13:32] o7 [13:32] i successfully installed xubuntu on an imac ppc with low amounts of memory. the xubuntu desktop loads, but the applications are disappearing shortly after launch from the xubuntu menu. launching from an xterm, however, is successful. i would sincerely appreciate some insight. [13:33] is ubuntu available for ppc? :-0 [13:33] =) yes. [13:37] from where, in downloads I can't find? [13:39] one second. [13:40] http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/ports/releases/intrepid/release/ [13:40] also ps3 is on that page. [13:41] but no sparc [13:42] taw; i haven't looked. [13:43] here'sa gutsy gibbon sparc http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/ports/releases/7.10/release/xubuntu-7.10-alternate-sparc.iso [13:46] yeah, old release [13:48] 8.04 is available for ppc too [13:49] http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ports/releases/8.10/release/ [13:49] not xubuntu though [13:50] but i guess xfce etc is on there (maybe even the xubuntu-desktop packaga) [13:50] *package [16:16] Hey, all. I am trying to remember if the Ubus enable IPv6 and if they do, does it no longer need the sit0 pseudo-interface? [16:17] ipv6 address is there, and no sit0 interface [16:18] taw, when did that change come in? I thought the 2.6 kernel introduced the sit0 interface in the first place? [16:30] Xubuntu Jaunty now has Xfce 4.6.0 in it [16:30] Thank the developers for that. [16:31] !jaunty [16:31] Jaunty Jackalope is the code for Ubuntu 9.04, due April 2009 - Lots of breakage between now and April - Please join #ubuntu+1 for discussion and support. [16:31] !release [16:31] Ubuntu releases a new version every 6 months. Each version is supported for 18 months to 5 years. More info at http://www.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/releases & http://wiki.ubuntu.com/TimeBasedReleases [16:31] we hereby thank you, developers! [16:31] * Pres-Gas claps the back of the developers [16:32] Ya-ay, no more questions about "will 9.04 have Xfce 4.6 final?" [16:33] Dang it, when are we targeted to go beta...can't find the page ATM. [16:33] !schedule [16:33] Ubuntu releases a new version every 6 months. Each version is supported for 18 months to 5 years. More info at http://www.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/releases & http://wiki.ubuntu.com/TimeBasedReleases [16:34] no, [16:34] I just did that...lol [16:34] * charlie-tca wanted to copy Pres-Gas, maybe? [16:35] LOL, no no, I should copy you. [16:35] I show March 26, https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JauntyReleaseSchedule [16:35] Yeah, just found it as well [16:35] I need to always remember that GIYF [16:36] the 'bot has it somewhere. I just can not remember where [16:36] Ahh, yeah [16:36] hmmm.... [16:36] !jauntyrelease [16:36] Sorry, I don't know anything about jauntyrelease === TheSheep_ is now known as TheSheep === zoredache_ is now known as zoredache [17:20] hello all, just have a question regarding my install of xubuntu [17:21] i keep getting this error "debootstrap warning" when installing from CD [17:21] wass there more to that error? === adam is now known as Guest2996 [17:21] warning that a .deb file was corrupt [17:22] could it be the iso? [17:22] hello all, anyone have time to help with an external monitor issue? [17:22] this is happenning when installing the base system [17:23] justmeyogs: yes, it could be the iso. did you try running a disk verifification? [17:23] i havent yet [17:24] also get a Warning: Couldnt Download a package console-setup, is that part of it as well? [17:25] running cd check now [17:33] back again with my laptop that hangs right after login - a hand to troubleshoot, thank you very much ? \o/ [17:36] it's got to be something that happens or is loaded after the desktop comes up, as login and xterm are both accessible [17:40] is there a way I can install xubuntu from a network drive on the internet? [17:40] or is that too dangerous? [17:41] !install [17:41] Ubuntu can be installed in lots of ways. Please see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation for documentation. Problems during install? See https://wiki.ubuntu.com/CommonProblemsInstall - Don't want to use a CD? Try http://tinyurl.com/3exghs - see also !automate [17:41] justmeyogs: I install from the internet all the time. you do need a minimal portion (8mb) of the installer on a local disk though [17:41] !mini [17:41] The Minimal CD image is very small in size, and it downloads most packages from the Internet during installation, allowing you to select only those you want (the installer is like the one on the !Alternate CD). See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/MinimalCD [18:32] I've installed the cups-pdf printer, modified the permissions, restarted the cups service, though the printer seems to fail [18:33] any suggestions? [18:39] what did you modify the permissions for? I generally have found that cups-pdf works out of the box [19:22] zoredache: some of the forum posts I saw up on ubuntu mentioned doing so [19:22] I can change it back for sure [19:24] zoredache: does cups-pdf ask you where to save the pdf? [19:26] usually it just drops it in ~/PDF/ [19:27] interesting.. [19:28] I rest the permissions, the job seems to have gone through, but I see nothing in ~/PDF [19:39] Anyone know where the Font folder is located in Xubuntu 8.10 ? [19:40] JuanL, /usr/share/fonts ? [19:40] let me take a quick gander [19:41] i have a .tff font there's 3 folders listed in "Fonts" do i just put it basically in the font folder or is there a specific folder i toss it in? [19:42] tff? [19:42] no specific folder. you could also copy it to ~/.fonts [19:42] JuanL, any way you do it, you have to rebuild the font cache. [19:43] ok [19:44] it wont let me copy anything to the folder. [19:44] no drag no drop, no copy and paste. [19:44] ? [19:46] :< [19:47] JuanL: where are you trying to copy it? [19:48] into the fonts folder [19:48] JuanL, you need to have root access. [19:49] into usr/share/fonts [19:49] JuanL, yes. [19:49] is that something i do in Term? [19:49] JuanL, into ~/.fonts, nope. [19:50] no fonts folder there only a ~/.fontconfig folder [19:50] JuanL, create one. [19:52] ok then i type sudo fc-cache -f correct? [19:52] yeah. [19:53] ok thx! [19:53] that should work, if the ~/.fonts -directory is scanned automatically. [19:53] i suppose it is but... [19:53] well let me toss open Abiword and see if it pops [19:56] got it. had to open term in ./fonts then do the commad [19:56] *command. [19:56] Thx all BBL [19:56] Thnx Knome. [20:12] hi all, I can't seem to figure this one out, when I try to open a DVD movie in Totem I get an error "Could not open location; you might not have permission to open the file." [20:12] wstraus, is it a copy-protected dvd? [20:12] I don't beleave so. I've tried meny [20:13] wstraus, do you have libdvdread installed? [20:13] but dvds play fine in VLC. [20:13] i'll check [20:14] yea, libdvdread3 is installed [20:15] so totem can't play, but vlc can? [20:15] i've installed xubuntu-restricted-extras and libdvdcss2 also [20:16] yes [20:17] what i'm realy tring to do is get a multimedia center called freevo working. [20:17] it uses mplayer to play dvds and mplayer won't play eather. [20:18] i'm out of ideas, sorry [20:18] i don't personally like totem so i don't use it that much. but i can play dvd's with it, however. [20:18] it's cool. thank you. [20:19] yea i like to use vlc. but this freevo uses mplayer [20:19] well if vlc works, use it :) [20:19] hmm. can't you adjust it's settings? [20:20] i've been looking on google about swaping the dvd player in freevo, but i dont think it's an option. [20:22] when i try to play the dvd in freevo i get an error "opening '/dev/sdc0' failed: [Errno 5] Input/output error" [20:26] wstraus, that usually refers to a broken dvd [20:27] hmm, let me get another one. [20:28] anyone bored who wants to troubleshoot a laptop that hangs while/after loading the desktop ? [20:29] degritz0r, which xubuntu? [20:29] 8.10 [20:29] ok. [20:30] on the laptop I managed to previously run knoppix, damn small linux and opensuse [20:30] does it freeze totally? [20:30] how much ram? [20:30] I already ran a hour or so of memtest, no problems reported [20:30] yes [20:30] 256mb [20:30] ok. that should be just enough.. [20:30]