[00:00] :D [00:01] will someone help with this?: [00:01] i installed the synaptics touchpad driver, but i cant find it in apps or in the system settings :/ [00:01] D: [00:02] Cyclist2, right click on an image file [00:03] ok... [00:03] point to "open with" [00:03] and lick "other" [00:03] click** [00:03] select eye of gnome/image viewer [00:04] check the box "remember this association" [00:04] and click ok [00:04] !touchpad [00:04] For a comprehensive Synaptics Touchpad guide, see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SynapticsTouchpad [00:04] !thank you [00:04] You're welcome! But keep in mind I'm just a bot ;-) [00:05] I just tried to upgrade from Kubuntu 6.06LTS to 8.08(I think that's it....) through the package manager after adding the hardy repos. After the download finished it started to install\upgrade the packages, it stopped at installing libc6, when I clicked on "Show Details" in Adept it showed a blue background with a window tell me that some running processes using NSS need to be restarted "otherwise they might not be able to lookup or authentication any more [00:05] manual stopping and restart after the glibc upgrade by yourself is xdm" I can't click on either option (OK, or no), or use the keyboard to select either one. What should I do? [00:05] Kasm279, what did you mean by 'click**'? [00:05] I would just install the newer version but the optical drive in this laptop doesn't like newer versions of Kuuntu for some reason. [00:05] typo in prevois line [00:06] i said "lick" [00:06] I cannot find Eye of Gnome/Image Viewer anywhere in the known applications... [00:06] !info eog [00:06] eog (source: eog): Eye of GNOME graphics viewer program. In component main, is optional. Version 2.24.1-0ubuntu1 (intrepid), package size 1358 kB, installed size 6736 kB [00:07] Cyclist2: this is kubuntu so you will install all the gtk deps you dont already have [00:10] is there any way I can enter a string of text in the top box of that menu [pointing to the location of the 'executable' of Eye of Gnome]? if yes, can anyone write it here for me, please? [00:10] i installed the synaptics touchpad driver, but i cant find it in apps or in the system settings :/ [00:10] did you do wat i said? [00:12] i installed the synaptics touchpad driver, but i cant find it in apps or in the system settings :/ [00:13] i installed the synaptics touchpad driver, but i cant find it in apps or in the system settings :/ [00:14] help! [00:14] Kasm279: be patient; help doesn't happen instantly here [00:15] Kasm279: what's the name (exact) of the package you installed? [00:15] if it is a driver, i guess it shouldn't appear as an application [00:16] just a sec here [00:16] but in the settings of the mouse configuration [00:16] its not there! [00:16] D: [00:16] Kasm279, do you find that program in Graphics [where it should be]? because I cannot...; I see programs that were installed afterwards, I see programs I did not know I had...! but a basic image viewer like Eye of Gnome is left out...: why? but if I switch to Nautilus ou Gnome Commander there it is...! [00:16] hm [00:17] clic "other" in the sselect app dialog [00:18] I did [00:18] in the pop up box? [00:18] no, wait its "browse" [00:19] I went through all the known applications and I just cannot find the program anywhere in that list... [00:19] ok... [00:19] [Open File Dialog?]; done [00:20] in the browse window, go to root/usr/bin [00:21] you should find the Eye of gnome executable there [00:23] doing it; it may take a while... [00:23] Kasm279: it's not root/usr/bin, it's just /usr/bin [00:23] ok, filesystem/usr/bin [00:23] nope, just /usr/bin [00:23] there is only '/' [00:23] Kasm279: what you want is gsynaptics; that's the configuration application; make sure that's installed [00:23] i meand "root" as the root of the drive [00:24] Kasm279: yes, that's '/' [00:24] ok [00:24] there is nothing else, but '/', that's the starting point [00:24] but it didnt really matter [00:24] but it's confusing [00:24] Kasm279: it does if I have a folder in my current directory called "root" and do "cd root/usr/bin" ;) [00:25] * Kasm279 eats a peep [00:25] ok [00:25] it's just less ambiguous if you just use '/' to mean "the root of the directory tree" [00:26] * Kasm279 continues eating said peep [00:27] !you [00:27] Sorry, I don't know anything about you [00:27] :D [00:28] eeerm, i find nothing for "ksynaptics" [00:29] Kasm279: gsynaptics [00:30] oh [00:30] thats wat i installed and cant find [00:30] D: [00:32] i have installed compiz in kubuntu, but it just do not work [00:32] ? [00:32] any help? [00:33] no luck... [00:34] searched high and low and the only file that may be answer to this is named as 'eog'...; does it ring a bell? [00:35] aargh [00:35] wifi hiccup [00:36] did i miss anything past me saying D: [00:36] !synaptics [00:36] For a comprehensive Synaptics Touchpad guide, see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SynapticsTouchpad [00:37] Kasm279: type "gsynaptics" into a terminal then === bruno is now known as BruninhO [00:37] ok === tweak is now known as tweakedeh === tweakedeh is now known as tweakedeheh [00:39] p_quarels: [00:39] (gsynaptics:7261): Gtk-WARNING **: libbonoboui-2.so.0: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory [00:39] (gsynaptics:7261): Gtk-WARNING **: libbonoboui-2.so.0: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory [00:39] D: [00:40] !konsole [00:40] The linux terminal or command-line interface is very powerful. Open a terminal via Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal (Gnome) or K-menu -> System -> Konsole (KDE). Guide: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsingTheTerminal === quassel75 is now known as legodude [00:41] Kasm: you will need to set up a dbus rule allowing shared memory [00:42] Kasm: specifically, do the following: [00:42] 1) kdesudo kate /etc/hal/fdi/policy/shmconfig.fdi [00:44] 2) paste this into that file: http://pastebin.com/m6c3eec4b [00:44] The file /etc/hal/fdi/policy/shmconfig.fdi could not be loaded, as it was not possible to read from it. [00:44] Check if you have read access to this file. [00:44] D: [00:44] (the contents of that pastebin) [00:44] Kasm: 1) did you enter the command exactly as I said? 2) don't clutter the channel with lines that are nothing but smileys [00:45] i copied and pasted your line D: [00:45] Kasm: type "which kdesudo" and tell me the result [00:46] Kasm, I discovered the right file but tell me if it could have been made any more difficult to us end user by Gnome: I started looking [innocently enough] for 'eye of gnome' or 'image viewer'; in despair I employed from the CLI: nothing...; in a hunch I used a file there existent with ONLY 3 letters as a name and it worked! [00:46] "/usr/bin/kdesudo" [00:47] for your general knowledge the program Eye of Gnome [or Image Viewer] is kept at the following location: /usr/bin/eog [00:47] ok [00:47] i was almost at the right directory === Kasm is now known as Kasm279 [00:48] Kasm: hmm; try sudo nano /etc/hal/fdi/policy/shmconfig.fdi [00:48] there we go! [00:48] sudo nano /etc/hal/fdi/policy/shmconfig.fdi [00:49] right? [00:50] ok, i got it [00:50] no wut? [00:50] i want to delete some files but i do not have permission how can i do it? [00:50] paste that file I uploaded to pastebin.com [00:50] any help? [00:50] gigasoft: sudo rm -r file_to_delete [00:51] sorry, it's not -f but -f [00:51] is the other way [00:51] I have now entered that path in the appropriate box and selected it to be my default image viewer [I still need to do it to each and every image sort: jpg, gif, bmp, etc., but it is worth it]; thank you, Kasm279 for the willingness to help [00:51] because i have lot of files and folders to delete [00:52] ? [00:52] how hard would it be to upgrade my kubuntu to ubuntu studio [00:52] ? [00:52] gigasoft: sudo rm -rf files_and_directories [00:52] thanks [00:52] np, Cyclist2 [00:52] :) [00:52] man [00:52] -r for recursive into dirs, -f to force deletion [00:53] p_quarels, i pasted it [00:53] now wut? [00:55] p_quarles, i pasted it [00:55] now wut? [00:55] save it, quit nano, and restart ahl [00:55] sudo /etc/init.d/hal restart [00:55] ahl? [00:55] hal [00:56] ok, how do i save? [00:57] p_quarles: how do i save? [00:57] ctrl-x [00:58] is home folder any important [00:59] i just deleted it [00:59] ? [00:59] all' [00:59] ? [00:59] HELP [00:59] ? [00:59] UNDO IT! [00:59] or no logging in! [00:59] there is no undo it [00:59] :( [01:00] ctrl + z [01:00] or look in the trash [01:00] sudo rm -rf /home/gigasoft [01:00] uh [01:00] ok [01:00] then [01:00] than [01:00] bye all [01:01] i love you all [01:01] i'll miss you [01:01] * Kasm279 ?!?!?!?!?! [01:01] :( [01:01] do you have another account? [01:01] gigasoft: you're not funny [01:01] no [01:01] (on the PC) [01:01] no [01:01] root : root [01:01] try that [01:02] just a ces [01:02] sec. [01:02] of administrator : yourpass [01:02] or* [01:03] The program 'root' is currently not installed [01:03] not in terminal [01:03] login [01:03] Error: You are not identified [01:03] hello [01:03] loginnn [01:03] login [01:03] Error: You are not identified [01:03] You can install it by typing: [01:03] apt-get install root-system-bin [01:04] enter in adept [01:04] no, ROOT ACCOUNT [01:04] ah ok [01:05] LjL, wat was that? [01:05] Kasm279: he's trolling, and you're actually helping him as if he were for real... [01:07] LjL: "jamesjedimaster" told him the not-to-be-repeated command, I don't think he was trolling [01:07] * Kasm279 messes around with an electronics kit from the 80's [01:07] genii: doesn't look like he every told him to remove *his home directory*, but merely hinted to the existence of -r and -f options... [01:08] genii: anyway, i banned mainly because i got a random "shut up" in PM. [01:08] (and i do think he was trolling) [01:08] LjL: OK, so not just one prob there then [01:09] maybe wrong person? [01:09] never mind.... [01:11] * Kasm279 is away being a photographer [01:16] * Kasm279 is back [01:16] :D [01:16] please don't use noisy away messages [01:17] "noisy"? [01:17] * Kasm279 is away being a photographer [01:17] that's noisy [01:17] no, this is [01:17] look, I'll type /away [01:18] see, no noise [01:18] and now back [01:18] * Kasm279 IS AWAY DOING SOMETHING YOU DONT CARE ABOUT [01:18] hem [01:18] !away > Kasm279 [01:18] Kasm279, please see my private message [01:18] busy? [01:19] it's channel rules [01:19] Kasm279: If you read the pm from the bot it explains why \ [01:19] really busy in here.... [01:19] Kasm279: Also it's rude [01:20] here's a direct warning, if you disregard our channel rules then you won't be able to use the channel [01:21] * tsimpson looses faith in humanity sometimes [01:21] Hi, How do I update an installation I made with a .bin file? [01:22] depends on what you installed [01:22] Qt [01:22] creator === tweakedeheh is now known as tweakedeh [01:23] Ownatik: then you should uninstall it and install the latest .bin [01:23] or use the jaunty package (if you're on jaunty) === torkiano_ is now known as torkiano === _roconnor is now known as roconnor === dstar__ is now known as dstar [02:07] how hard would it be to upgrade from kubuntu to ubuntu studio? [02:08] Hey [02:08] What's up? =^] [02:10] so it's kind of quiet... [02:10] how hard would it be to upgrade from kubuntu to ubuntu studio? [02:12] george: "upgrade" is not neccesarily the correct term here.... however, perhaps ask them in #ubuntustudio about how to install it [02:13] ok so, I'm on a laptop and want to remap a key [02:13] how do I o this? [02:13] Also, it's the Fn key and doesn't show up in xev [02:15] mackindale: xmodmap is the usual way but if not showing a keycode then could be problemmatic [02:15] no, I'm sure it's not a problem [02:15] well, it might be, but I just installed Kubuntu today [02:16] on a brand new laptop [02:17] mackindale: Hopefully there is someone knowledgeable on xmodmap to assist, this is not my strong area. Google may also be informative. Did you check yet the laptop testing wiki for notes on your model? [02:17] you can't remap the Fn key, it's not sent to the system, but you can remap the result of Fn+AnotherKey [02:17] oh [02:17] well that's too bad [02:18] it gets in the way of the ctrl key [02:18] Fn is interpreted by the BIOS, unlike shift/crtl etc [02:18] thought so [02:18] at least, that's how it is on my laptop [02:19] mhm [02:20] mackindale: there may be people who know for sure in #xorg [02:22] ok [02:22] I'll ask there [02:28] when ubuntu9.04 comes out, i'll want to format my current system to get rid of all the tinkering i've been doing with 8.10, and start fresh... in a windows environment, i would like to make an extra partition to store all my file data... using partition magic... is there an easy way to do that in linux? [02:33] Too bad. They left before I returned and saw their Q which I had some assistance for. [02:33] in win use win device manager to create a windows partiton, then reboot to ubuntu, use gparted to create a ext3 partition there, format, etc, then move your data there, including your home dir(save for future use, in case of trouble, and to help det up new ubuntu system, @ mail, etc) === s is now known as Guest96861 [02:54] grr.. i wasn't paying attention to my package update tool in kde 4.2 - I removed half my stuff, had to reinstall pidgin, gimp, etc.. and now have to figure out how to get kde back [02:59] what's an easy way to reinstall the latest stable kde 4.2? [03:01] hi guys [03:01] slight issue with mounting a floppy disk [03:02] so i did sudo mount /dev/fd0 /media/floppy0 [03:02] and that seemed to work [03:02] when i went to the directory, there was one text file on it [03:03] coreymon77: Good, that means it was succesful [03:03] which, even though it is 52.2 kb seems to be empty [03:03] coreymon77 - were you expecting more files? [03:03] even though i know that it is not an empty file [03:04] and when i try to copy it, it says cannot read file [03:04] eross: I think the /topic has some link on the kde 4.2.2 subject worth looking into [03:04] so, what is going on here? [03:05] coreymon77: Likely you want to use some option like -o users with the mount option [03:05] coreymon77 - bad floppy? did you try fsck.msdos -v /dev/fd0? [03:05] i'm viewing as root btw [03:06] jason_froebe: ill pastebin the results [03:08] jason_froebe: www.coreymon77.pastebin.ca/1392387 [03:08] thats weird [03:09] that should owrd [03:09] work* [03:09] jason_froebe: http://coreymon77.pastebin.ca/1392387 [03:10] umm it's not much help, i dont want to compile it. I even have .KDE4 directory left over, dont know what happened but think the update displayer and when I hit update somehow I removed a bunch of packages including kde4 [03:10] what does that mean? [03:10] one sec [03:11] coreymon77 - try remounting it... there is something on the disk === ibm is now known as Guest67149 === Guest67149 is now known as ibm_ === ibm_ is now known as ibm__ [03:17] jason_froebe: same commans as i used before? === R3DB0x is now known as boboso [03:17] yup - unmount it then mount it - [03:22] howdy folks [03:23] * genii hands jkfresh a coffee and waits for the problem description [03:24] heh well I do have an issue, but googling has not found a solution.. My plan was to idle here and watch the chatter :) [03:24] * jkfresh hands genii a pepsi max [03:25] jkfresh: Heh, thanks... I'll stick to my coffee though :) [03:25] jkfresh: If you state your prob there *may* be someone who knows an approach, can't hurt anyhow [03:27] heh well okay then.. Does anybody know if I can or how I can set a time limit before NUT shuts down my server when the power goes out? I already have it set up, and NUT is communicating with my UPS, but when I test it my server does not shut down gracefully. [03:27] jason_froebe: same thing happened [03:27] jkfresh: That might be a good Q for #ubuntu-server [03:27] (a lot of them there use NUT and similar) [03:28] jason_froebe: the text file is still blank, and copying still gives me a cannot read error [03:29] genii I was thinking that. I guess I connected here because I run kubuntu on my desktop, and that's where Konversation goes by default [03:30] coremon77 - me thinking it is the floppy disk that just doesn't have more than that one file. what happens when you try the disk in another machine [03:30] I am running 8.04.2 on the server, though :) [03:30] jason_froebe: this is the only machine with a floppy drive :P [03:30] coreymon77: What is the *EXACT* error message? [03:31] when copying? [03:31] "could not read file /media/floppy0/spetgang.txt" [03:32] coreymon77 - how about ls -l /media/floppy0/spetgang.txt ? [03:33] coreymon77: And if you did: dmesg does it have any indications of I/O errors, or such? (Don't paste here into the channel though) [03:33] genii: look at my cloak, if i managed to get that, i think i know to use a pastebin :P [03:34] can anybody tell me how to power my server down the moment power goes out? I already have nut installed, and it is communicating successfuly with my UPS. The system has not powered down gracefully when I remove the mains power [03:34] coreymon77: I try not to be misunderstood, it has happened before :) [03:35] genii: im a kubuntu member, and i got earned membership primarily through helping on irc, so i understand your intentions [03:35] i know the situations ;) [03:35] i'm gonna log onto irc with my linux box [03:36] jason_froebe: -rwxr-xr-x 1 coreymon coreymon 53456 2005-05-09 18:46 /media/floppy0/spetgang.txt [03:37] genii: plenty of i/o errors with dmesg [03:38] coreymon77: Bad floppy then [03:38] coreymon77 - could be a bad disk, dirty floppy drive heads, etc [03:38] try on another server if you can [03:38] cant, this is the only computer with a floppy drive in my house [03:39] understood - can you read another floppy? if so you might be able to retrieve the file using ddrescue [03:40] i will try another floppy [03:40] coreymon77: As jason_froebe suggests. Also you could try something like: sudo dd if=/dev/fd0 of=~/somebackupname.img then loopmount the image and try from there [03:41] I'd recommend ddrescue in lieu of dd as ddrescue handles i/o errors better :) [03:41] hi folks. the other night, i had installed and gotten working a brother hl-2140 printer. after restarting and attempted printing, i get 'usr/bin/lpr: connection refused' [03:41] any ideas what could have changed after restart? [03:42] lacitcarp - is cups running? [03:42] jason_froebe: other floppys work perfectly [03:43] well, i tried ps aux | grep cups and did not see it so perhaps not? [03:43] jason_froebe: how do i use ddrescue? [03:44] coreymon77 - that's good :) install ddrescue (aptitude install ddrescue) and run it with the line genii supplied replacing dd with ddrescue [03:44] lacitcarp - probably not, you can start it with sudo /etc/init.d/cupsys start [03:45] jason_froebe: indeed! now, I just need to have that start automatically, which I should be able to figure out [03:46] thanks! [03:46] lacitcarp - no problem: sudo update-rc.d cupsys defaults [03:48] jason_froebe: what the heck? the disk read perfectly fine this time [03:48] one thing that is strange is the pages (pdfs) are completely off-center and even cut off. where would i begin debugging this? [03:49] coremon7 - sounds like dust or something in the disk case itself I think [03:50] w/e [03:50] it works now [03:50] lacitcarp - maybe ##cups channel - they might send you somewhere else though [03:53] lacitcarp: I'd suggest looking at how the problemmatic pdf files are being created, if they are DIY stuff fom converting or such. if they are ones someone else made, likely then something else like the margins being set in the printer ppd file or so [03:56] ah, i got it. it was kpdf thinking that my paper size was A4 by default :) [03:56] and then not actually honoring the setting when i tried changing it with 'ok' - you need to click 'save' [03:57] hola [03:57] doh! I should have thought of that .. ugh too little caffeine in the bloodstream [03:58] it was the unsaved setting that got me confused [04:00] * genii slides jason_froebe a fresh coffee [04:00] * thanks :) [04:00] jason_froebe: Anytime [04:02] trying to burp my month old son so I might not reply for a bit [04:06] no burp so he's still loaded ;-) [04:07] Hi anyone knows about adding google gadgets to KDE 4.2? [04:10] I think there was an article in Linux Journal about a year ago on Google gadgets - other than that don't know much about 'em [04:16] What one would be better.... Dell Wireless 1397 802.11g Half Mini-Card ..... Dell Wireless 1515 802.11 Wireless-N Mini-card ...... Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11 Wireless-N Mini Card [04:17] if your laptop is Dell, go with the 1515 [04:18] Any reason why? [04:19] and yes my laptop is a dell, Every one in ##hardware is talking about cheese.... [04:19] 1) it will support 802.11n 2) I've had better luck with Dell nics in Dell laptops [04:19] I see. [04:19] Thanks jason_froebe [04:20] np [04:24] so, how's the Intrepid update going? I'm trying to decide whether it's hung my (other) machine [04:24] lol [04:25] yup. watching it do its thing through top via ssh [04:25] night all - will be back on in the morning ('tis 10:30pm here) [04:27] jason_froebe: G'nite [04:31] well, lessee if I just killed my brand-new kubuntu install... [04:34] Intrepid | fsck. It's KDE 4.1 and it screwed over my VNC server [04:36] on the bright side, it does now support 640x480 screen resolution which it wasn't doing before... [04:52] hey all, i'm new to KDE and loving it. just wish i could enable logins so they are always fresh sessions and not to reopen everything i had on shutdown. i'm sure it's simple, but i'm blind apparently. any help, folks? :) [04:53] Barridus: Look into Sessions area of System Settings [04:54] oops, heh. thanks genii :) [04:55] Barridus: Anytime :) [04:56] cheers [05:04] Hey all, is there anyway to set keyboard shortcuts in kde 4.2? [05:05] System Settings -> Keyboard & Mouse === tweak is now known as tweak66 [05:05] I want to set a combo like alt-F7 to run a script, it does not seem to have a way to add new combinations for new commands [05:11] can anyone help me how to upgrade my firefox into the newest version? [05:11] paolo: what version is it? [05:12] paolo: the firefox upgrades should come through with the rest of the security updates [05:15] thumper:version 3 [05:16] thumper ahhh..ic [05:16] thumper: thanks [05:16] how do you know that you aren't on the latest? === k4v is now known as m4v === tweak is now known as Guest21339 === Guest21339 is now known as tweak66 [05:50] For some reason, facebook will not login using firefox in KDE, but in Konqueror, it will. Kubuntu 8.10 [05:50] Just after an explanation [05:54] Hi, I accidently closed the desktop widget. How can I re-enable it? === root is now known as Guest46047 [05:54] yes i am [05:55] any workarounds for nvidia cards and plasma yet [05:56] um...is this thing on? [05:57] hey cathy [05:58] hey cathy [06:10] can anyone help me how to install flashplugin? [06:11] flashplayer rather [06:11] :D [06:13] !flash [06:13] To install Flash see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats/Flash (a recent version for !Dapper is available in !backports) - See also !Restricted and !Gnash [06:22] !dapper [06:22] Ubuntu 6.06 LTS (Dapper Drake) was the fourth release of Ubuntu. See !lts for more details. [06:22] Time to update, don't ya think [06:26] Yeah, maybe :) [06:27] However, Dapper is still supported. Especially server version until 2010 === mark_____ is now known as mintie [06:54] Hello [07:00] !hi [07:00] Hi! Welcome to #kubuntu! [07:00] Bah [07:00] I really need to pay more attention to the enter/exits..... [07:00] they are just so quick... 15 seconds :p === goodguy is now known as Guest83709 === jpsnl1 is now known as JP-sNL [07:14] hello! how can i get the alternate cd installer (advance install) to detect and reuse my lvm on encrypted partition? [07:15] i think it's called "expert" [07:36] thumper: [07:36] thumper:on facebook === john is now known as Guest97221 === jason_ is now known as anoncos [07:47]