[00:01] hi, I know there is a reconfigure comandline utility for adding resolutions in kubuntu. How is it called? [00:03] vi390: sudo dpkg-reconfigure [00:04] Fanfare: in xserver-xorg is no adding of resolutions [00:04] there must be another I have used once, but I cant remember [00:08] vi390: if u have X running maybe krandrtray can help [00:11] cheers, time for dream-time... [00:14] is there a way to make the desktop folder thing locked into place? in kubuntu [00:17] click the cashew at the top right and lock widgets [00:18] is there a way to make the desktop folder on the desktop locked into place? [00:18] lock widgets [00:20] no option there like that... its not a widget is it? [00:20] oh wait [00:20] found it [00:20] hehehe [00:20] the cashew icon [00:21] best msn client for kde? [00:21] okay [00:21] so, where is the trash can in kubuntu? [00:22] just trash:/ on dolphin or konqueror [00:22] theres not a widget or whatever for it [00:22] no clue :p [00:22] get outta here! [00:23] okay yea theers a widget [00:29] I'm having some trouble making JACK work under KDE [00:30] It works fine under GNOME, but I like working in KDE better, and for some reason JACK stops itself every time I try to use it [00:43] hmm. is there a convenient way to dist-upgrade or should I just edit sources.list ? [00:45] alright... this is reaching the desperation point. Is it at all possible to have another computer, for example, a windows machine... that has drivers for that **** ****** canon printer... and allow my linux box to print THROUGH the windows print server? anyone know the answer or where i can go to ask? [00:45] i would be prepared to set up a windows xp 32-bit tower just to get the printer running... and attach it with samba or something to my linux-box... [00:46] that *sounds* like it must be possible, but I don't have much luck with printers [00:47] my brother gave me this awesome laser multifunction, but canon doesn't support linux under any circumstances [00:47] LoreCaster: model? [00:47] Canon ImageCLASS D760 [00:47] make yourself a hero dthacker... please. :) [00:47] hehe [00:48] the thing is i'm NOT going back to M$... and i can't allow myself to scrap a $600 printer gift [00:48] * Chani sighs [00:48] dist-upgrades are never pleasant [00:48] i had to reinstall my linux-box today... had 449 updates, 380 mb [00:48] (ubuntu 9.04) [00:49] aptitude wants to take away kde4 [00:49] i use gnome. it's MUCH faster [00:49] it also wants to remove xserver-xorg-video-all [00:49] LoreCaster is this directly attached via parallel? [00:50] via USB [00:50] who uses parallel any more? :P [00:50] * Chani is concerned about hte xorg removal bit [00:51] Chani: that's a meta package that depends on all xserver video drivers [00:51] been ripping my hair out for three days over this... what a dog [00:51] it should be safe to remove [00:51] JontheEchidna: well apparently the reason it's removing it is that things like ati and vesa are not installable [00:52] it'd kinda suck if I gotstuck not having any video drivers [00:52] ok, then that's bad [00:52] it doesn't say *why* [00:52] So this is a upgrade to 9.04? [00:53] yeah [00:53] hardy->jaunty [00:53] i really like jaunty [00:53] have you checked out http://help.ubuntu.com/community/JauntyUpgrades/Kubuntu/8.04 ? [00:53] I think it outlines the safest/recommended upgrade path [00:54] I was just opening that [00:54] heh :) [00:54] oh wow, I haven't seen the adept2 interface in forever [00:54] the kde3 desktop either. Man, time flies === luis_ is now known as LuisJa [00:54] hmm. not much info on that page [00:55] how i can get the windows media player for firefox here in linux? [00:55] I'm going to go ahead and risk it and pray that I can sort things out afterwards. [00:55] -tear- i hate not being able to solve these problems on my own. [00:56] oh good, it's removing ati but installing radeon. heh [00:57] so after that I'll just have to sort out kde [00:57] thing is, I used some other source to get kde 4.1 back when hardy just had 4.0 [00:57] aand another hour of downloading [00:58] great, I can gte food [01:00] hi all, I'm trying to upgrade to jaunty, and I am getting the following error:error processing /var/cache/apt/archives/base-files_5ubuntu4_i386.deb [01:00] any ideas what I should do? [01:00] oh, the rest of the error is :trying to overwrite `/etc/lsb-release', which is also in package debian-edu-config [01:00] how i can get the windows media player for firefox here in linux? [01:01] dthacker: any luck? [01:01] dthacker: ...please? :D [01:01] b0nn: For now you can do sudo dpkg -i --force-overwrite /var/cache/apt/archives/base-files_5ubuntu4_i386.deb [01:01] but I would recommend filing a bug report with the info you gave [01:03] ok [01:03] thanks [01:03] it installed ok, am restarting the apt-get dist-upgrade === Paraselene__ is now known as Paraselene_ [01:04] -shakily breathes- running fresh install of ubuntu jaunty (9.04) and have all 450+ updates... i run archive manager on "cndrvcups-common-1.80-1.x86_64.rpm" (.deb is not available) and get an error message... "Archive type is not supported." [01:04] WHY?! [01:04] :( [01:06] how i can get the windows media player for firefox here in linux? [01:08] anyone? anyone? beuller? beuller? beuller? :P [01:11] LoreCaster: I've lost my history buffer, could you repeat? [01:11] it's USB, dthacker [01:12] LoreCaster: did you see my link for setting up a remote windows printer? [01:12] -grumbles- my brother knew it'd be this much trouble... he's a windows advocate. damnit. lol [01:12] :| nope!! :D [01:13] Your brother gave you a boat anchor. My wife is a small business accountant, and all of her pricey windows software will *not* support multi-function printers [01:13] it's a cast-off from his church-office... he's an Anglican Priest... and a windows-user. [01:14] though he is that cruelly kind as to give me such a sweet toy that i cannot use... lol [01:14] what link was it you said? [01:14] Here's a promising link: http://www.watchingthenet.com/connecting-to-shared-printers-on-windows-computers.html [01:14] how i can get the windows media player for firefox here in linux? [01:15] AHHHHHHHHHHH!!! This might be it!!! [01:15] now i just have to build and set up a whine-o 32-bit windows XP install. [01:15] lol [01:16] i figured the only option was to set it up on a winxp32 clunker... you're a good person, dthacker :) [01:17] LoreCaster: np. Good Luck! [01:17] * dthacker has to go do work now..... [01:17] bbl [01:17] i'll be in here openly weeping if this fails... you'll no doubt haering about me [01:17] lol [01:17] thanks so much === mikrox is now known as mikro === ahmad is now known as ahmad_ [01:33] How can I get compiz to draw my wallpaper, not KDE? [01:48] how i can get the windows media player for firefox here in linux? [01:49] hrm, I'm having another upgrade problem [01:49] file does not exist: /usr/lib/python2.6/dist-packages/GDebi/__init__.py === les is now known as Guest68264 [01:58] No one knows?! [01:58] LuisJa you need to install the codecs and plugins [01:58] Let me get you the link that will show you what to do [01:59] LuisJa http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=766683 [01:59] There are a couple of commands you will see. They should pull in just about all possible multimedia plugins === Guest68264 is now known as les === les is now known as Guest19363 === Guest19363 is now known as sil === jonb is now known as Guest93211 [02:06] wondering where i can download apps for the periphs on my asus w5 laptop? [02:07] Feasibility_Stud: thx a lot dude === les is now known as Guest3981 [02:16] How can I get compiz to draw my wallpaper, not KDE? I enabled it in compiz, but can't seem to get KDE to stop drawing the background. [02:35] alooow [02:43] ohhh crap. [02:43] something went wrong. [02:44] very wrong. [02:46] but I don't know what. [02:46] I upgraded, it looked as if everything went fine. but I rebooted and didn't get X [02:47] when I ran startx, it said that lnusertemp failed... and then the system locked up hard [02:49] ummm.... I need help. [02:57] Chani: what do u mean ? [02:59] ahmad_: kdm won't start (no errors at all), startx locked up the computer [02:59] I just upgraded to kde 4.2 [02:59] well, I did a dist-upgrade. hardy to jaunty [02:59] then .. ? === william is now known as Guest18208 === Guest18208 is now known as william [03:02] ahmad_: I rebooted. === william is now known as Guest32228 [03:03] u did apt-get upgrade ? or used the DVD ? [03:03] aptitude. full-upgrade. === oblique is now known as oblique65 [03:04] ok. r u using extras ? [03:05] for desktop [03:05] ooooh, there's some conflict if I try safe-upgrade... [03:06] ahmad_: I grepped sources.list for "extra" and got nothing [03:06] what conflict u got === william is now known as Guest5821 [03:07] several, xorg and kde [03:08] eeeew. looks like the dist-upgarde didn't go as well as I tought. it's suggesting doing lots more stuff. [03:08] Chani: Try to find your xorg log files and look for lines with EE on them. These are fatal errors and should give you some more information which should make it possible to diagnose the problem. [03:08] 1 broken, 473 updates [03:09] ahmad_: already looked, not useful. [03:09] I'll prod apt for a while and see if I can help it solve its problems [03:11] Chani: try to empty your temp [03:12] Chani: df -h [03:12] copy the output to me === william is now known as Guest67950 [03:15] does the K in KDE stand for anything? [03:15] for K [03:15] are you talkin to your self ? [03:20] does the K mean anything ahmad_ :) [03:21] or it just a K, an infinity of it's own. [03:21] damnit [03:21] myself: people call KDE kool desktop environment, but for me its just K [03:22] K stands for Kool [03:22] I can't get kdebase-runtime-data installed properly until I remove konsole. but every time I try to remove konsole it wants to install kdebase-runtime-data *first [03:22] w00t [03:22] maybe u can find somtin in kde.org [03:22] how i can get the windows media player for firefox here in linux? [03:22] myself: these days KDE doesn't stand for anything. [03:22] myself: kde's much more than just a desktop environment now :) [03:23] Chani: df -h [03:23] you're much more than a desktop enviornment [03:23] Chani: i think the upgrade ate your desk space [03:24] ahmad_: no, it did not, I checked. [03:25] does anyone here know how to resolve this sort of dependency hell? [03:26] Chani: Do you get the login screen but get kicked out when you try to log in? [03:26] ahmad_: 19:22 < Chani> I can't get kdebase-runtime-data installed properly until I remove konsole. but every time I try to remove konsole it wants to install kdebase-runtime-data *first === David___ is now known as killgorack [03:28] woo! dpkg to the rescue. hooray for blind obedience ;) [03:28] lol [03:30] sorry Chani cant find anything about it [03:30] if u can get the DVD and reinstall your system it may work === natasha is now known as ordaz [04:01] bueeeeeeeee ... prometo no portarme bien .. :P [04:03] perdon perdon .. :P prometo portarme bien [04:11] hey guys I still have sound effects for some applications not listed in the system settings notifications in fact under notifications i have "No audio output" enabled yet still ,,,,as in xchat which has no sound alse enabled ... I get pops and bings :) and place I can look to stop this? === kozz_ is now known as kozz [04:14] do you think there is a file I could alter to stop sound effects for the system? === hemathor__ is now known as hemathor [05:35] Okay, so where i select wallpapers and stuff, in Desktop Setting in Kubuntu, I am trying to move some of my previous wallpapers into another folder, but it wont let me and I think its cause those wallpapers are already on that list of of backgrounds in that settings menu, how do i clear that menu, or what do i do to move those wallpapers into another folder thank you [05:40] myself: by default, user installed wallpapers are in ~/.kde/share/wallpapers [05:40] no [05:40] thats not what im asking [05:40] then can you be more clear? :) [05:40] join #ubuntu [05:41] okay, so check this out, so i have wallpapers in a certain folder, in my home folder, that i selected with the Desktop Settings - Plamsa Workspace to change my background with, now, i want to move those into another folder, they are in the home folder, but it wont let me move them because they are saved in that menu. [05:42] they are protected or read only or something now [05:42] cause that menu uses them [05:43] how are you trying to move them? [05:43] manually w/ dolphin [05:44] maybe i should sudo dolphin or something [05:44] ok, what error does it throw up? [05:44] they just have a minus sign [05:44] indicating they are read only [05:44] or something [05:44] lemme try sudo dolphin [05:44] myself: use kdesudo [05:44] what is kdesudo [05:44] !kdesudo [05:44] In KDE use « kdesudo » (or « kdesu » for Feisty and earlier) to run graphical applications with root privileges when you have to. Never just use "sudo"! | See http://psychocats.net/ubuntu/graphicalsudo to find out why [05:45] hmmm i see alright [05:47] I don't get what you mean, I can move my wallpapers to other folders [05:47] i cant move them still [05:47] wierd [05:47] even with sudo [05:49] but [05:49] well i am able to cut and paste them [05:49] so thats good enough, w/e lol [05:51] anyone here have a rotating desktop? whats a comfortable time frame for them to change, like 30 min? [06:01] myself: do you mean wallpapers? comfortable is subjective... mine is set to every 10 min [06:01] i see [06:02] thats what im gonna do [06:02] i set it to that [06:03] hi guys = ) I can't seem to pick the right java runtime program, even tried download from site, appreciate any clues thnkx [06:07] zader: what are you using JAVA for? [06:23] When I start konversation in kubuntu it just ends. How do I find out what's wrong? === Serpardum[DM] is now known as Serpardum [06:26] run from terminal, will give an error message there [06:27] I restarted the computer and it worked this time *shrug* [06:28] you may want to look into pidgin, i found it better to konversation [06:29] better how? [06:29] what he said === Serpardum[] is now known as Serpardum [06:29] handles other protocols, more functions [07:00] show [07:24] italiano ci 6? [07:39] Hey my desktop has 4x1GB memory modules installed, and the bios sees 4096MB of RAM.. but inside Linux, I only see 2.97 GB [07:41] I'm using the 32bit version of linux and if you're about to say I need the 64 bit version http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_Address_Extension [07:45] hey, does anybody know how to turn off the bouncing icon on the cursor that happens when i open a new program? [07:46] How can I kill my KDE screensaver, if I can't login. [07:48] * dROg morning all [07:48] morn' [07:51] hey, does anybody know how to turn off the bouncing icon on the cursor that happens when i open a new program? [07:51] !patience | kev_ [07:51] kev_: Don't feel ignored and repeat your question quickly; if nobody knows your answer, nobody will answer you. You can search https://help.ubuntu.com http://wiki.ubuntu.com http://www.ubuntuforums.org or http://www.kubuntuforums.net while you wait. Also see !patience [07:53] i repeat my question only when i see new people come in the room after i ask the question. see they haven't seen my question, but know the answer. so i ask again. see how that works? [07:53] and i wait for a few to come it before i ask again [08:00] someone else found it. it's in Desktop Effects ---> Launch Feedback === mojo_ is now known as Harkonnen [08:40] ? [08:43] hello [08:48] hiiiiiiiii [08:48] some can help me? [08:48] E: /var/cache/apt/archives/libkdepim4_4%3a4.2.85-0ubuntu6_i386.deb: Versuche, »/usr/share/icons/oxygen/16x16/actions/meeting-attending-tentative.png« zu überschreiben, welches auch in Paket kde-icons-oxygen ist [08:48] i dont know what do i have to do [08:48] :S:S [08:53] hola [08:53] algun cristiano que me quiera ayudar con un problemilla [08:54] con el sonido [08:54] soy nuevo [08:54] en ubuntu!! [08:54] hi [08:54] hi¿? [08:54] alguien here¿? [08:55] good bye [08:58] Hola! [08:58] Problema: Eliminé la parte del pánel inferior donde aparecen las aplicaciones minimizadas, ¿cómo se llama ese applet? [09:02] yo dirio task manager (en francés se llama "gestionnaire des tâches" [09:29] So how can I make kickoff application launcher follow mouse over favourites, applications, computer and leave? [09:30] and what about the famous Raptor? :-) [09:30] How do I get icons to show up on the desktop in KDE? [09:35] easy, rightclick, desktop settings and if you are using 4.2.3 or superior you change your options to Folder View zortec [09:48] amarok [09:50] How can I mass rename a lot of files? I want to rename "*.malform" to "*". i.e. "/my/file.bin.mailform" to "/my/file.bin" [09:54] Does anyone know how to rip just a small section of a DVD? [09:55] !info krename | arvid [09:55] arvid: krename (source: krename): Powerful batch renamer for KDE 3.x. In component universe, is optional. Version 3.0.14-1 (jaunty), package size 332 kB, installed size 1288 kB [09:57] jussi01: thanks! I'll take a look at it [09:57] arvid: its a kde3 app, but still, it works well [09:57] jussi01: as long as it works I'm glad [10:00] what's the console command to list directories in the current directory? [10:01] I know I can ls -l and look for the d, but I just want to see teh ones with the d mode [10:01] By pressing ALT + [The Number], you will get the ASCII equivalent, but not in Kate? [10:01] I just tried in kate and it didn't work [10:01] it didn't work in the console either [10:02] Serpardum: man ls [10:02] ;) [10:02] didn't work here either [10:02] so alt + number doesn't appear to work in kbuntu [10:02] not that I've seen anyway [10:03] yeah, jussi01, I've ls --help too but the help is not written very well, not are man pages [10:04] man pages really suck sometimes, but at time can be incredibly reviling [10:04] hi there [10:04] me on 9.04 kde and I have to set the resolution to 1440x900 but when I restart or relogin the screen login shifts back to 1280x1024 how to fix it to 1440x900 [10:05] user654, you gotta let them know the video card [10:05] you probably have to move it to one of the init.d things [10:05] Serpardum: I go to system settings and choose 1440x900 [10:05] and it works... but after relogin or restart [10:05] it reverts to 1280 1024 [10:06] right, you are setting it for this session, apparently it's not being written anyway [10:06] Serpardum: how do I put it to restart [10:06] *anywhere [10:06] I mean where do I write it [10:06] there must be some file or configuration kde reads [10:07] Serpardum: ?? [10:07] yeah, not sure where it is though [10:08] try googleing [10:08] "kubuntu save screen resolution reboot" [10:08] its like this >> https://bugs.launchpad.net/kdebase/+bug/268434 [10:09] for a kubuntu/vista dual boot which OS should i let handle the booting ? [10:09] I boot in vista just because I don't have the vista CD but a system restore setting (hp came that way) [10:10] Serpardum: was it tricky to setup a linux option in ntldr ? [10:12] Serpardum: how can I change the resolution of the gdm screen ? [10:13] user654: using what emulator? [10:13] emulator ? [10:13] If you are using virtualbox you have to install guest additions [10:13] or what is this gdm? [10:13] khaije: It was very easy to have vitualbox in vista run the install for kubuntu [10:14] I dont know anymore, but it used to be xorg.conf and look for your screen and set the default to whatever, user654 but they are changing xorg a bit lately, if its an nvidia card and you install the nvidia drivers you can set by their conf utility [10:14] the one thing I dont like however is the max window size seems to be 1024x768 for the emulated linux machine [10:14] afk-nature calls === Serpardum is now known as Serpardum[AFK] [10:15] cjae: its intel onboard [10:15] in xorg.conf how do I specify a default screen resolution [10:16] user654, I "think" if its not detecting it properly you would have to edit by hand and I have not done much in awhile [10:16] user654, one sec [10:17] yea I shall edit it.. but how exactly do I [10:17] user654: i can help there....one sec [10:19] user654, this is how you used to do it bare with me and this is for nvidia but there is not much diff in xorg between cards [10:19] why bother [10:19] Underliner: http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en/books/handbook/x-config.html [10:19] I got dc [10:19] oh [10:19] http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-98456-p-2.html user654 [10:19] Underliner: also : http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=129379&postcount=21 [10:20] let me check [10:20] bah... user654 see above [10:20] and look in third post in Section Screen [10:21] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/X/Config/Resolution this looks better [10:21] it about 2/3 down the post [10:21] !resolution | user654 [10:21] user654: The X Window System is the part of your system that's responsible for graphical output. To restart your X, type « sudo /etc/init.d/?dm restart » in a console - To fix screen resolution or other X problems: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/X/Config/Resolution [10:21] bleh... :) [10:21] :) [10:22] user654, same section I was trying to show you [10:22] * shadeslayer gets to CSI Miami [10:22] +back [10:23] user654, when you read default depth you are there [10:23] hmm [10:24] modes are the resolution and first is default unless stated otherwise [10:24] cjae: which part [10:24] there is also #xorg [10:25] Section Screens [10:25] all right [10:25] now I shall try that [10:26] cjae: btw the depth is the color depth right ? [10:26] user654, backup first, I went through many systems before I got my had crafted xorg.conf which I keep copy of [10:26] yes [10:27] so can I use a value of 32 for that ? [10:27] its not 32 like windows [10:27] I have 384mb graphics memory [10:27] then? [10:27] then ? [10:27] 24 is highest [10:27] fine [10:27] that too wud do [10:27] eye can only process so much [10:27] correct .. [10:27] 1 more thing [10:28] I just noticed that closing pidgin closed it instead of sending it to tray [10:28] why ? [10:28] user654: check that in the settings [10:28] user654, I think the way to do this is much different now, so beware [10:28] in settings of what .... pidgin or kde ? [10:28] user654: pidgin [10:29] let me check [10:29] hi! [10:29] !hi | freinhard [10:29] freinhard: Hi! Welcome to #kubuntu! [10:29] yea its there [10:29] how do i reset my serial port? doesn't work after hibernation. [10:29] look at etc/X11/xorg.conf first and see how it looks user654 [10:29] its empty [10:29] I wasnt getting the 1440x900 thing so I added a modeline [10:29] freinhard: thats probably handled by hal.... [10:30] user654: check for backups in /etc/X11/ [10:30] fine [10:30] hey I'm having trouble configuring the "print screen" feature in kubuntu to take a screenshot [10:30] freinhard: try logging out and logging in [10:31] myself: alt+F2 > ksnapshot....for some reaseon prnt screen wont work on KDE [10:31] shadeslayer: no way, i won't start doing thins i dropped as i quit using windows 5years ago [10:31] shadeslayer, how do i bind it [10:31] user654, one sec [10:32] is ksnapshot nowhere in the key binding area? [10:32] myself: no idea dude....try in system settings under keyboard [10:32] freinhard: ok wait then for 5 min [10:32] yeah i tried that, cant find ksnapshot anywhere [10:32] does anyone here know? [10:33] ima try to make an input action [10:33] cjae: I edited the xorg.conf file [10:33] now shall restart X [10:33] user654, http://pastebin.ca/1451659 this my old xorg.conf, it has some errors cause that is the rough copy. but that does [10:33] myself: if nothing works..try xmodmap :) [10:33] hang on [10:34] hmm [10:34] one monitor with and nvidia card and tv out to my plasma [10:34] freinhard: sudo /etc/init.d/hal restart [10:34] okay i set a shortcut [10:34] it works i guess.. [10:35] #SubSection "Display" Modes "1280x1024" user654 is the part that makes it default screen [10:35] shadeslayer: already did that, doesn't work [10:35] shadeslayer: found bug #105380 [10:35] i added that [10:35] freinhard: bah...no idea then... [10:35] huh, no bugbot here? [10:36]