[00:01] can anyone help. I have an Hp Pavillion DV6647cl and suddenly the BIOS won't boot from CD/DVD anymore [00:01] it boots fine from USB/HD though [00:01] can anyone help. I have an Hp Pavillion DV6647cl and suddenly the BIOS won't boot from CD/DVD anymore [00:01] it boots fine from USB/HD though [00:03] Okay so anyway to download again and burn cd again [00:03] while using the cd trial mode? [00:03] since there is no cmmand to install form the web === Paraselene__ is now known as Paraselene_ [00:04] hello [00:05] i am using a ntfs-3g partition as /home (mounted as /home) [00:06] what problems do you think I can have? [00:07] why did you choose that?> [00:08] i need a good convivence between Windows & Linux [00:08] dual boot? [00:08] yes, and I do not want to be forced to have two partitions for data [00:09] ok, just wondered [00:09] its been around for a couple of years, it may be that youll have no real problems [00:09] i dont really know how itd handle symlinks tho [00:10] new version of kaffeine has no subtitles support? [00:10] is anyone else having problems with kopete and facebook? [00:11] daraxa: have you considerd using virtualbox for windows ? You can map your /home (or any other folder for that matter) into the windows OS great... no extra software needed and never need to reboot === catamarque is now known as catamarquenio [00:12] JuJuBee: games not work very well in virtualbox, neither in wine [00:13] I agree [00:13] Certainly depends on the apps yo need to run [00:13] I have dual boot and vm solution but only use dualboot when I game.. then I don't care about my documents... [00:14] ok [00:16] is there a video player alternative to kaffeine that supports drag and drop for subtitle files? [00:16] VLC perhaps [00:19] I have the koffice backports in my sources.list but I haven't gotten any updates since Beta 2 === rc is now known as Guest97506 [00:19] has anyone else been able to update to koffice 2.1 rc 1 === ww is now known as ^^ww [00:26] Hey, there is a command that goes something like, "lsshaw". Amoung other things it lists all my network information that I need to find drivers for my wireless network card. Does anyone know what im talking about? [00:27] I'm trying to get ndiswrapper to work with my card. I need to know the make and modle of the wireless card installed in my laptop. [00:28] lshw maybe? === Xiella` is now known as Xiella [00:29] Yeah, that's it! [00:30] I don't know why I can't remember that. [00:30] Thanks. [00:31] it keeps saying "Package already installed" when I try to install Firefox. What can I do [00:32] dag, your trying to open the installer , not the browser, try firefox in the run box, alt+f2 [00:33] I'm problems with my sound in Kubuntu 9.10 [00:34] How do I edit menu.lst ( and where can I find it ) in grub 1.97 beta4 [00:34] y sound stopped working out of nowhere [00:35] I have the koffice backports in my sources.list but I haven't gotten any updates since Beta 2 [00:35] Anyone been able to get to koffice 2.1 rc 1 [00:35] Can anyone help me ?? [00:37] [00:37] someone help me? My sound stopped working from scratch in kubuntu 9:10 [00:38] is it your flash sound? in the sound mixer theres a PCM slider now [00:39] [00:39] No, the sound of the general system [00:41] daniel_san: happened suddenly, the sound applications warn malfunction [00:44] Anybody know this problem? [00:47] can i set kmail to remeber kwallet password so he doesnt have to prompt me every time [00:47] have you restarted yet tiengo [00:48] yes, but the problem continue [00:48] oh okay that usually fixed my issues [00:49] Are you using pulseaudio tiengo [00:49] MTGap_: no [00:50] Okay well go to system settings - > multimedia , there's a test button in there see what happens [00:51] MTGap_: [00:51] ok [00:52] Just click on the different devices in that window and then test. It should play a sound [00:53] MTGap_: the three options do not criticize the operation [00:53] What? [00:54] MTGap_: the three options accuse problem [00:54] They say there is a problem? [00:55] MTGap_: yes, appears an error message [00:55] when I click to test [00:56] my taskbar panel is gone -- how do i get it back? [00:58] bbt: you can either recreate it, or reset your kde4 settings [00:59] MTGap_: sorry for my english :P [00:59] I don't know tiengo, make a post on ubuntu forums... [00:59] you could also try sudo alsamixer [01:00] just to make sure none of your speakers are muted [01:00] MTGap_: the alsamixer don't open [01:00] oh well that's probably the issue then [01:00] some update probably messed it up [01:00] avihay, how do i reset? [01:01] ok, lets just make sure we are on the same page. your desktop is fine, and you have applets on it, but you played with the panel and now it's gone? [01:02] MTGap_: I believe so, because the problems occur after an upgrade [01:02] i have no applets [01:02] or did the applet just crash [01:02] bbt You can just make a new panel by right clicking and add new panel [01:02] or do you mean the system tray [01:03] MTGap_: when I try to open alsamixer, the following message appears [01:03] everything is gone, and when i add new applet it is a box [01:03] Try deleting the folder .kde in your home directory and then end the session [01:03] That will bring you back to the default settings [01:04] tried that and rebooted and same issue [01:04] MTGap_: alsamixer: function snd_ctl_open failed for default: No such file or directory [01:04] Yeah okay try doing sudo apt-get install alsa-base [01:05] MTGap_: alsa-base already installed [01:06] hmm I don't know sorry [01:06] MTGap_: I'll try this solution [01:06] one moment [01:07] I restart [01:07] bbt, well, that was my solution (deleteing the .kde folder) [01:07] i just get floating panels [01:07] this is weird [01:09] if you right click the background, can you pick the option add panel? [01:10] sup === rudy_ is now known as Guest80658 === Guest80658 is now known as rudyy [01:10] avihay, yes, panel appears to be vertical on right side??? [01:11] ok, you can move it [01:11] hello... anyone using msi wind u100 and kubuntu here? [01:12] just click the plasma yin and yang symbol, and you'll have an option called screen edge [01:14] hi folks, usb-creator-kde doesnt work with kubuntu-9.10-desktop-amd64.iso on my usb-thumb... after formating /dev/sdX /dev/sdX1 has no free space left? [01:17] avihay, ok i sort of got it back just have to add the widgets, thanks === dendrobates is now known as dendro-afk [01:20] can anyone help? Firefox won't install when I try using the install option in the internet menu [01:28] Does anyone know whether I can install OpenOffice.org after installing Kubuntu? [01:28] will it work as well as it should? === dendro-afk is now known as dendrobates [01:40] I'm trying to get koffice to update to 2.1 rc 1 can anyone help me. I have the backports in my sources.list but it isn't updating [01:40] at the moment I have 2.1 beta 2 === aaron is now known as aaron424 [01:44] hi guys, what can i use to play .mid files in ubuntu?? [01:45] Hi, I'm having trouble getting KDE to start. I think it's related to this bug: http://mail.kde.org/pipermail/unassigned-bugs/2008-March/001046.html [01:45] how do i reset the kde taskbar [01:47] Also, http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=452053and [01:51] It's not that urgent, I just want KDE again. [01:53] suman: Install timidity [01:53] karlw: got it, thanks.. [01:54] You're welcome. [01:58] Is there yet a way to right click upon the desktop and then have the programs menu show up? I've been looking for it in the settings but can't seem to find the correct one. [01:59] You mean like Fluxbox? [01:59] yes karlw you have it precisely. That is one feature I like about fluxbox. [02:00] I just wish I could get lancelot to pop up with the right click upon the desktop. [02:00] There may be a way to add that feature in QtScript... [02:02] karlw: that is beyond my capabilities. [02:31] hi, whre is adept in the newest kubuntu? [02:31] I DO NOT FIND IT [02:32] ops [02:32] sorry for the caps [02:39] adept is no longer included [02:39] kpackageit has replaced it [02:40] !info adept karmic [02:40] adept (source: adept): package management suite for KDE. In component universe, is optional. Version 3.0~beta7.2ubuntu3 (karmic), package size 369 kB, installed size 1308 kB [02:40] it's still there, just not default [02:40] yes, I meant to say that it's not installed === star_ is now known as Guest13162 [02:45] anyone know a good channel for netbook support for Kubuntu? === Guest13162 is now known as DruidGeek [02:47] DruidGeek: there is #kubuntu-netbook but you should be able to get most support here [02:57] hi all. How can I reduce GTK fonts in kubuntu? They are displayign much bigger than proper KDE size. [02:58] default: try from System Settings -> Appearance -> GTK+ Appearance [02:58] you can set it to use KDE fonts or set a custom font style [02:59] tsimpson: yep alrady done that and it's set to use kde [02:59] tsimpson: all the apps that use GTK are displaying big fonts, when my kde system fonts are 8pt and 9pt. GTK should eb using KDE's sizes. [03:00] it should [03:00] hola amigos! [03:00] I was playing around with my ubuntu desktop settings [03:00] and I need to get them back to factory defaults [03:00] I lost my start button equivalent of windows :( [03:00] promise: Please don't flood, use http://paste.ubuntu.com to paste, don't use Enter as punctuation. [03:00] do what? Im just typing lol [03:01] sry, flood bot got me :P [03:01] hi jepong [03:01] Another problem I ahve it I can't play videos. Since Dragonp [03:01] promise: hello [03:01] Another problem I ahve it I can't play videos. Since Dragonplayer wanted to uplaod codecs it's stopped video. I reinstalled system because of same problem [03:01] anyone here using smooth tasks? [03:02] any solutions? [03:02] are you experienced much with ubuntu? [03:02] don't hate me :( [03:02] default: just install kubuntu-restricted-extras [03:03] jepong: I think you mean get ffmpeg. I have the proper codecs instaleld but it seems to be corrupt after doing default choices [03:04] jepong: ok doing kubuntu-restricted-extras [03:05] i really don't experiement much with my installation... i just get the medibuntu repos and install kubuntu-restricted-extras... video work fine using dragon player [03:06] i'm a kubuntu newbie so i really know that much... i came from ubuntu/gnome [03:06] how do i enable medibuntu repos? [03:06] http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=how+do+i+enable+medibuntu+repos%3F&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=com.ubuntu:en-US:unofficial&client=firefox-a [03:07] https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Medibuntu [03:07] can i use it with kubuntu? [03:07] yes... [03:08] i think so [03:08] :D [03:08] well for videos and audio try going to mysapce.com then they usually have this thing you have to click which says download required programs [03:08] I mean upgrades [03:08] i dont think thats the best advice really [03:10] jesus, whats wrong with the 90 seconds ping? [03:10] what's bugging me right now with kuubntu (and also with ubuntu) is that my msi wind screen brightness goes up and down... creating this flickering effect :( [03:11] msi wind screen? [03:11] the LCD [03:11] with what program can i read .pdf files? [03:11] freaky[t]: okular? [03:11] KPDF [03:12] ok thanks [03:15] how do i set up a logitech c500 webcam? [03:22] hello === yongki is now known as mindcry [03:33] hey guys i have 2wire uverse router i can enter my wep code fine in ubuntu but when i try to connect in kubuntu it doesnt authorize. anyone else have this problem [03:33] o/ [03:36] bige610: everyone seems have problem with wireless in kubuntu... most i read intalled wicd [03:36] thanks i will read up on that [03:39] bige610: try kubuntuforums.net http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/index.php?board=113.0 [03:41] thanks [03:43] someone please, please help me. [03:43] lol [03:43] what do you need help with? [03:43] well [03:43] I don't even think this should be hard solve [03:44] I'll tell my situation [03:44] I was formatting my computer today [03:44] skunch: ill try [03:44] so I deleted my partition for ubuntu on my PC [03:44] that caused a problem [03:44] I fixed it (I'm back on Ubuntu now as we speak) [03:45] but when I needed get a Live CD, I had to take my external SATA from this computer to my brother's laptop to make a new live disc based on the Ubuntu Image I luckily left on it [03:45] so everything was cool [03:45] until [03:45] I can read my "Skunch Box" external harddrive on ubuntu [03:45] but that USB drive can no longer be read on windows [03:46] it doesn't read on my vista on this system [03:46] nor on the XP on my brother laptop [03:46] what is the file format on the USB drive? [03:46] skunch: always eject usb devices... [03:47] NTFS [03:47] yes...now I know do that [03:47] I used to always never do it [03:47] and nothing wrong would happen but surely now I've learned the hard lesson [03:47] skunch: if you had pictures or media files there are some programs that be seek and find them, but else you will need some utility to tryt o repaire the partition and its format type [03:47] but no [03:47] I am thinking that you need to run chdisk with the drive when it's attached to one of the windows machines [03:47] there's no partition made [03:48] wait lemme clear something up [03:48] usb is like a HD [03:48] This external USB is not a partition [03:48] it's in it's full 320 gb form. [03:48] I use it simply as extra space for both my PC and Ubuntu [03:48] and it's NTFS [03:49] what I don't understand is [03:49] why is only Linux reading it [03:49] plug it into a windows machine and run test disk [03:49] and not windows [03:49] sorry... chdisk [03:49] how would I go about that? [03:49] or scan disk.... it's in the administration tools under control panel [03:49] because when I plug in the USB, windows does the recognition sound and everything [03:49] but nothing comes up [03:49] ok lemme write that down. [03:51] ok [03:51] I'll try that and come back here [03:51] ok [03:51] lol I was going to flip out hardcore before [03:51] because before I came on ubuntu [03:51] never write down what a bot says to write down. [03:51] I thought my USB had just kicked the bucket [03:52] k brb [04:03] hey all, how can i enlarge the / firesystem to incorporate the newly created 10gig drive i just created? [04:04] ok I'm back [04:04] I'm on Windows now [04:04] i only assigned 6 gigs originally to the install but during the upgrade process i was told i need another 1.6 gigs [04:04] so i need to turn my 5.7 gig / into 15.7 / [04:04] i cant seem to do taht in gparted [04:04] I'm not sure I have the option for a Scan Disk in my Admin Tools place in Control Panel though :S [04:04] anyone got any ideas? [04:05] Skunch: go to my computer, go to c [04:05] right click, properties [04:05] tools [04:05] chieck disk for errors [04:05] yeah but [04:06] I'm trying to do this for a USB External [04:06] that I cannot see on windows anymore ;) [04:06] lol [04:06] ahh [04:06] well if you plug it in and cant see it, your screwed [04:06] I see it in Linux [04:06] try going to disk management [04:06] ahh [04:06] and it works perfectly fine [04:06] you may need to format it [04:06] but it doesn't work on this part of my computer (Vista) [04:07] but [04:07] lets see [04:07] nor on my brother's XP comp [04:07] well i dont know how to get to disk management in vista [04:07] on xp its right click the my computer icon, go to manage [04:07] then disk management [04:07] and see if its listed [04:08] Skunch: in window look in the drive manager area of their management console thingy [04:08] someone tell me how to merge 2 virtual disks please [04:08] i need to do this freaking upgrade and i dont have the disk space :( [04:09] yes it sees it [04:09] I even turned it off and on [04:09] it knows it's there [04:09] it even does the sound recognition [04:09] but [04:09] doesn't show up as an option to explore [04:09] skunch, then you need to format it [04:09] D: [04:10] is ti a good thing to scroll up in irc to read what you missed? [04:10] who promise? [04:11] hi all...if I have AVI files, can I just drag them to the VIDEO_TS folder in K3b to make a DVD? [04:11] damnit [04:11] DAnub [04:11] i just broke my linux:( [04:11] and it let me do it [04:11] that sucks [04:12] danub: Please don't flood, use http://paste.ubuntu.com to paste, don't use Enter as punctuation. [04:12] why can't I just [04:12] make it read that USB at an L: drive again? [04:12] sure you can try to change drive letter [04:12] right now it has no associated drive letter [04:12] how can I assign it back? [04:13] disk management [04:13] and then? [04:14] right click it, assign letter [04:14] i gotta restart. i might be back, i might not. depends on how bad i broke this install [04:15] hi, can anybody suggest most popular firewall for kubuntu 9.10 ? I mean firestarted doesnt even have its website anymore :(( [04:16] webaska: ufw? https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuFirewall [04:18] i have read it before but it doesnt make any sense.I dont even know how it works.Does it autostart then kubuntu loads?Does it have graphical interface so i can see who tries nasty stuff? [04:18] how about this one?http://roderick-greening.blogspot.com/2008/12/ufw-kde-simple-firewall-for-kubuntu.html [04:21] great :) [04:24] what window managers work in kde i know compiz and kwin but is there another one that would run faster on my netbook [04:28] if someone fix it i give him my soul : http://communities.intel.com/thread/8007 thanks [04:29] can anyone explain chainloading to me? [04:29] xfire8: i think its something more about ut computer... try restoring all settings to default... [04:30] xfire8: it could be just a coincidence that it happens just in linux... [04:30] i tired bro , not help . [04:30] xfire8: did u restore defaults? [04:30] yes , reset cmos too [04:31] its cant be coincidence because its all in kind of linux [04:32] xfire8: linux its not loaded when u turn ur computer on... its not even reading the hd when it just starts...... [04:32] i'm pretty sure this has been asked a thousand times but i can't find an answer using google: is kde 4.3.3 available for jaunty? [04:33] oh i dont know .. [04:33] k4ever: nope... u can try installing it from karmic repos though... cant assume everything will go out ok though [04:33] i really need to fix it [04:34] xfire8: what apps do u run on the linux box? [04:34] will it be available for jaunty? i don't want to go on a rant but i don't want to be forced to update to 9.10 just for updates to the DE [04:34] k4ever, i wouldnt mix them, you will have fits. [04:35] catamequrio : nothing , fresh linux [04:35] i_is_broke: i don't plan on it. hope the kubuntu guys are working on this for jaunty. some of us are not ready to take the leap to karmic [04:36] 25 signal sins? [04:36] xfire8: then im more sure its something in ur pc, not linux issue [04:36] k4ever, its not bad if your hardware is supported..for a while it stopped supporting the intel video and made a mess of my system, but now its doing quite well.although i see a lot of people are having issues with sound and video still. [04:37] k4ever: theres nothing on the web... did u try installing them from karmic? [04:37] k4ever, although i havent tried installing in vbox yet either. [04:38] catamarquenio: i'm not that adventurous. i have a good build with kde 4.3.2. i don't want to screw it up. [04:39] k4ever: do a remaster copy or a backup to an usb pendrive and then go for it.... [04:39] i_is_broke: i use linux mint 7. i'm waiting for linux mint 8 to switch to karmic [04:40] k4ever, ya i use lxde as my desktop on top of kde..and it seems to be working pretty good as well... [04:40] whats up with mint? why people use a make up copy of ubuntu? [04:41] mint has better configuration tools, which ubuntu seems to lack and has not fixed yet [04:41] whats so different about mint then regular ubuntu? [04:42] yeah i mean, whats the difference about using mint vs ubuntu? [04:42] if they take ubuntu and make mint.... [04:42] mint has made the switch from pclinuxos pleasant for me [04:42] heck im trying to figure out the chainloader for lucid lynx so i can update my test box...googling has a lot to be desired tonight as im tired from my grandkids kicking my butt all day and evening. [04:44] and i hate messing with the gnome freaks in the regular ubuntu channel some are very egotistical and rude. [04:44] imagine that ubuntu is a piece of brass. mint is polish for the brass [04:45] k4ever, i have talked to several people who use mint and they seem very happy with it. [04:45] u can do it by ur self... and probably getting less errors than mint "remaster team" [04:45] i'm extremely happy with it :) [04:47] catamarquenio: takes too long to get to that level. i haven't seen too many errors with mint. [04:48] i have been doing remaster copys of ubuntu from 8.04 all copied to a pen... never had to reinstall it... and im sure i have more usefull stuff than mint and offcourse its more good looking........ [04:49] i_is_broke: i've seen to many freaks on both the gnome and kde sides. i run both. i prefer kde, but that is my choice. i don't care if someone else prefers gnome. that is there choice. the freaks want you to use what they are using because in their minds its superior [04:50] catamarquenio: to each his own. i like mint and i'm willing to wait for mint 8 to switch to karmic. [04:51] k4ever: ur right... [04:52] OMG !!! [04:52] I am wearing pants [04:52] i just hope the mint team doesn't take too long [04:54] I have 8GB of RAM on my Linux system...why does the Sys Monitor report that I'm using 2.6 MiB of Swap when I have 6.6 free GB of RAM? [04:55] swap is a part of your HDD isnt it? [04:55] some people use USB flash drives as swap [04:55] davidjheinrich, are you running the 64 bit? [04:56] yes [04:56] how is the flash working for you? [04:56] I'm using Ubuntu 9.04 64 bit [04:56] not using flash [04:56] you dont use adobe flash at all? [04:57] i_is_broke, ru asking me? [04:57] davidjheinrich, yes [04:58] i_is_broke, why does that matter? I don't see how adobe flash has to do with swap usage [04:58] but I think I have flash support...I can watch u-tube, that's flash right? [04:59] davidjheinrich, it dont, i was asking because you said you was using the 64 bit distro and was curious.. [04:59] i am using 64bit [04:59] davidjheinrich, yes thats flash. [04:59] the flash 10 dev runs sweet [04:59] I think I may have had to install some flash plugin or something [05:00] dont' think it worked by default [05:00] vitamin-carrot, thanks i have been thinking of switching but was kind of waiting for that to be fixed first. [05:00] its only dev but i have not had any issues [05:00] i can pint you to a good how to if you want [05:00] *point [05:01] well i was going to just download and do a fresh install. so i can use it for testing lucid [05:01] i_is_broke, ru on ubutnu 8? [05:01] ive been on karmic since alpha 2 [05:02] what's Karmic? the new release, 9.10? [05:02] yea, ach [05:02] I'm glad I didn't upgrade to it [05:02] and if i can figure out this chainloader stuff , ill switch my test box over tonight for lucid. [05:02] here ya go broke - http://technologycrowd.com/2009/11/01/installing-64-bit-flash-player-in-ubuntu-9-10-karmic-koala/ [05:02] Ubuntu shouldn't recommend the upgrade to 9.10 so soon...it's way too early for most people [05:03] hey, do you guys have a suggestion for a program to do DVD-movie creation from AVI files? [05:03] thanks vitamin-carrot , i saved it to favorites and will use it when i switch..lol [05:03] I want a simple GUI to guide me through this, not go through 6 command-line steps [05:04] heinrich - i think i saw somehting on getdeb but i can tbe sure [05:04] you might want to take a look [05:04] yep, QDVDauthor [05:04] that's one I'm considering [05:05] QDVDauthor or DVDstyler [05:05] http://www.dvdstyler.org/ [05:05] davidjheinrich: Please don't flood, use http://paste.ubuntu.com to paste, don't use Enter as punctuation. [05:05] and http://qdvdauthor.sourceforge.net [05:07] and also mandvd [05:07] maybe I'll jut install them all and see which one I like best [05:08] sounds like a plan [05:11] ahhh bollocks i just broke my conky [05:32]