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moonsideonly a noob like me wouldn't understand that00:00
moonsidethanks for help00:00
proqI'm having trouble creating a usplash for xubuntu 9.04.  when I apt-get source the xubuntu splash package, change the images and build, xubuntu doesn't recognize the resulting .so file.  but I can do this fine in ubuntu00:05
proqthe startup manager doesn't report any errors when choosing this file, but xubuntu doesn't use the art on startup and shutdown - it just displays text instead00:13
server_sideis xubuntu just ubuntu with xfce enviroment?00:16
pteague_workout of curiosity...  what font size is the text in the xfce4 panels by xubuntu default00:23
pteague_workfound it...  that's weird that the xfce font size of 10 is about half the size of the kde font size of 9 >.>00:27
ToStItOsDarth Tux: How do I set up a external dial up modem01:18
ToStItOsI mean is it plug and play ?01:18
Darth_Tuxit might be01:19
Darth_Tuxnot sure01:19
Darth_Tuxwhat kind did you get/01:19
ToStItOsTrendent01:19
ToStItOsI don't need to install drivers right?01:20
Darth_Tuxhold on, looking01:20
ToStItOsits the 560x model01:20
ToStItOsI looked on the main page and that model is compatible with linux01:21
ToStItOsI am just trying to figure out how to set up01:22
Darth_Tuxwell, i would try to see if it is plug n play in xubuntu01:22
ToStItOsso when I bring up Gnome ppp do I just do a auto detect on the modem?01:23
Darth_Tuxhttp://howto-ubuntu.com/2008/03/03/how-to-dial-up-internet-on-ubuntu-with-gnome-ppp/01:25
ToStItOsSo I guess I do auto detect huh?01:28
Darth_Tuxi would try that01:29
Darth_Tuxand then ppp01:29
ToStItOsThe computer should detect the modem through the serial port correct?01:29
ToStItOsOnce I hit the auto detect it should find it?01:31
Darth_Tuxusb01:32
ToStItOsThe modem I ordered is RS-23201:33
happy-dudehiya, I have a question:: how do I change my screensaver settings such that it has a login when it resumes activity?01:34
happy-dude(perferably, I would rather do this via a terminal command rather than the GUI tool)01:34
happy-dudenvm -- found it ^^01:35
ToStItOsDarth_Tux it should detect01:35
Darth_Tuxi think so01:36
Darth_Tuxbut i could be wrong01:36
ToStItOsI'll mess with it when I get it01:36
ToStItOsI just wanted to know01:36
Darth_Tuxnp, hope i helped01:36
ToStItOsU did thanks a lot I appreciate the support01:37
Darth_Tuxmy pleasure01:38
ToStItOsI'll post back when I get it if I have problems or if it is working I'll come back thanks Darth Tux01:38
newdevmy resolution is 800x600 & i want to change it to 1024x76201:45
newdevi can't find graphics drivers either01:47
newdevcould someone please help me?01:47
newdevwhere can i get k8m800 graphics drivers?01:50
Darth_Tuxhi newdev01:52
newdevhello01:52
newdevcould you tell me what i should do to increase resolution?01:53
Darth_Tuxgoogling it for ya now01:53
Darth_Tuxi believe this is what you are looking for   https://help.ubuntu.com/community/OpenChrome01:56
newdevthanks a lot Darth_Tux01:59
Darth_Tuxnewdev, let me know how it does02:03
newdevDarth_Tux: i have installed the graphics driver02:03
newdev sudo apt-get install xserver-xorg-video-openchrome02:03
newdevhow can i change the resolution now?02:03
Darth_Tuxi would try logging out and in02:04
newdevi'll have to restart my machine to see the changes?02:05
Darth_Tuxjust restart X i think02:10
acmeincHas anyone had any experience with virt-manager here?02:58
acmeincHas anyone had a problem where virt-manager opens off of the main window.  I've tried it on several machines, each very different.  Virt-manager opens off of the top left of the screen each time.  The problem seems to be specific to xubuntu as I was unable to reproduce in ubuntu.03:09
ubantu_dudeHi Pici03:19
fefPici: do you diddle little kids03:19
ubantu_dudePici is going to ban me pretty soon so every please just consider yourself trolled and save me a bunch of time?03:19
acmeincHas anyone had a problem where virt-manager opens off of the main window.  I've tried it on several machines, each very different.  Virt-manager opens off of the top left of the screen each time.  The problem seems to be specific to xubuntu as I was unable to reproduce in ubuntu.03:19
fefPici: can you please splain to me why there is no hair yet03:20
megamanx1978can someone help with a xfce problem?06:20
waanHow do you edit menu items, I have installed firefox 3.5 but the menu still points to the old firefox07:30
Jhodasmorning channel11:17
Jhodashave the keyboard shortcuts changed in 9.04? I used to be able to resize and move windows with the kayboard but I cant now11:19
SystemParadoxafternoon12:58
SystemParadoxI've been messing with settings and startup scripts for xfce, and I've just noticed that a black rectangle (about 6x10 pixels) has appeared in the the top left of my screen. xwininfo for that area just says it belongs to the panel12:59
SystemParadoxany ideas?13:00
SystemParadoxthe other issue I have is that totem is now opening every time I login. This is a very slow machine so I cannot have things like that happen.13:00
TheSheepSystemParadox: delete ~/.cache/sessions/*13:08
SystemParadoxaha that looks promising13:10
SystemParadoxooo the black square is gone too13:10
SystemParadoxnext question: how can I remove hibernate from the shutdown options? It blows up on this machine13:11
SystemParadoxdoes xfce use the gnome power settings? I set the can_hibernate in gconf to false and set it as required, but it hasn't changed anything in xfce13:12
SystemParadoxyey totem doesn't autostart anymore. Thanks TheSheep13:15
SystemParadoxeh? apparently there's supposed to be options for suspend/hibernate in the session and startup config, along with the session manager setting. There isn't in mine.13:19
SystemParadoxWhere did it go?13:19
SystemParadoxseems that the gnome power manager tray icon settings doesn't have suspend as an option either13:20
SystemParadox(nor hibernate)13:20
Darth_Tuxhi th0r15:54
Darth_Tuxanyone know how to auto arrange the icons on the desktop?15:55
likemindeadQuick question: What's the default media player for an audio CD in Xubuntu 8.04?16:13
Darth_Tuxlikemindead, i am not sure, someone will though16:14
likemindeadIt's a bit strange, but my LUG has a bunch of old computers that we loaded up with Xubuntu 8.04 to donate to those in need.16:14
Darth_Tuxthat is nicce16:15
Darth_Tuxnice16:15
likemindeadI performed updates on one & gave it to one of my wife's co-workers for her daughter.16:15
likemindeadShe just emailed me asking how to play a CD.16:15
likemindeadI can't remember!16:16
Darth_Tuxi am not running xubuntu atm16:16
likemindeadHa... me either... (CrunchBang here)...16:17
deathtechSup fellas16:17
likemindeadDoes Xubuntu come with the codecs needed to play audio CDs out of the box?16:17
Darth_Tuxhiya deathtech16:17
likemindeadAHoy.16:17
Darth_Tuxlikemindead, i have a flakey cd drive, i dont even try to play cds16:18
Darth_Tuxi dont think the codecs are installed out of the box though16:18
Darth_Tuxcould be wrong16:18
deathtechI am no expert at programming, but i have a general understanding of the concepts and procedures (old school batch file writer from teh BBS days, SMS Scripting) and i would like to expand my horizons. Im looking for some fingers to point me in the right directions to find an IDE / Language that would be relatively easy to pick up on, but wouldnt be a waste of my time learning16:18
likemindeadI think you're right.16:18
deathtechThoughts ?16:18
likemindeadI think Python is the way to go.16:19
Darth_Tuxi havent a clue likemindead16:19
deathtechLikeminded : i have heard a lot about that, i thought for some reason that language's time had come and passed, its still considered a pretty good language ? especialy for learning ?16:20
likemindeadhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Python_%28programming_language%2916:21
likemindeadI think so.16:21
deathtechIs there a recommended (n00b) ide ?16:21
Darth_Tuxide?16:21
deathtechInteractive Development Environment ( i think)16:22
deathtechsorta like netbeans16:22
Darth_Tuxnever used it16:22
Darth_Tuxi have used eclipse and bluej16:22
deathtechI have heard of eclipse before, good stuff ?16:23
Darth_Tuxits ok as i recall16:23
deathtechanything else you may recommend ?16:23
Darth_Tuxrunning linux?16:23
deathtechYes, and some MS Stuff16:24
Darth_Tuxintegrated Dev Environ16:24
deathtech^ Ill go with that :)16:24
Darth_Tuxhere is a link to many   http://linuxmafia.com/faq/Devtools/ides.html16:25
Darth_Tuxi would suggest trying a few till you get what you like, and ask people smarter than me lol16:26
deathtechThanks , Darth :)16:26
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todorhi18:25
RoksHello guys19:57
RoksI was just wondering, how does Xubuntu get along with 3G broadbands nowadays?19:58
RoksI've used Ubuntu several times before and I remembered all the networking as a complete hell, and now I19:58
RoksI'm trying to give my old laptop a revival. I do not need any specific programs, just the basics, but I do need my broadband to work19:59
RoksSo if anyone here has had any experience with this, please share it20:00
RoksAnyone?20:23
cody-somervillenetwork-manager should support it out of the box20:24
RoksEven with an external USB-modem? I recall having to download something seperately on windows in order to get it in function20:26
cody-somervilleRight click the network manager icon and then click "Edit Connections..."20:30
cody-somervilleThen click on the Mobile Broadband tab20:31
cody-somervilleand click add20:31
cody-somervilleIt should work if your device is supported20:31
RoksGreat, do you know how to check if it is? I mean, before installing the whole system?20:31
zoredacheRoks: a simple step might be to find the model of the card and search for it on google combined with the terms linux and ubuntu20:38
RoksWhich card? I don't really know where the problem lies here...is it the network card or the USB-modem that will have a hard time working?20:40
cody-somervilleRoks, the only way you'll be able to find out is if you try20:50
RoksOk, thank you for your help, I guess it's trial and error from here on then20:51
MTec007how would i compile a very small program for use on windows? it was made for windows and would only be useful for windows but i find myself needing to recompile it now21:06
MTec007i have a makefile.win that was used in devC++21:09
MTec007it has 1 .h one .c and one .res and one .rc file for the entire program21:15
proqwhich package provides xfce for xubuntu?  it's obviously not xfce4, as that can be apt-get installed22:32
th0rproq: it is xfce4. Everything that makes up xubuntu can be installed a piece at a time22:34
proqwhy is it then that I can install xfce4 on my xubuntu system?22:35
proqit should tell me that it is already installed22:35
zoredacheproq: what does it tell you?23:05
proqzoredache: it just installs it23:06
proqthis is i386, xubuntu 9.0423:06
zoredacheand what package manager are you using?23:06
proqaptitude.  I'm running apt-get install xfce423:07
proqit's not a big deal.  it just made me curious as to what apt thought the xfce package was really called23:07
zoredachethe meta package that does all of xubuntu is xubuntu-desktop.  If you look at the xubuntu-desktop package you can see all the packages it depends/reccomends on23:08

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