[02:23] hi, I'm new to xfce. Can somebody tell me how to enable compositing, so my popup notifications don't look all crazy? That, or how to make the popup notifications not look crazy? [03:30] hi [03:32] anybody here? [03:34] anyone here? I have a question about Xubuntu. [03:34] hi, can you help me? [03:34] We both have questions. [03:34] How can I write to the xubuntu file system? [03:35] What do you want to do? Edit something? [03:35] yes [03:35] Open it with mousepad [03:35] I need to gain permission to access the file system [03:35] with your password? [03:35] how do I set a password etc so I have access [03:36] with the same password you write when xubuntu starts [03:36] I didn't get a password when I installed xubuntu to usb flash drive. I need to create a password and access permission to the file system. [03:37] I don't know how to do that [03:37] basically, override the security and allow me to write/save/ to files. [03:38] do this throught the G UI [03:39] did you try to open a terminal and then typing sudo mousepad and the path of the file? [03:40] I don't want to use ther terminal...I want to open and save files within the windows. [03:40] is there a program in "Applications" that can set access / passwords ? [03:41] Oh, you want to create folders like in "Documents' [03:41] I want to edit files with mouse pad, then save it. it won't allow me to write. [03:41] *won't allow me to save. [03:42] To do that you must first open a terminal [03:42] yes I understand that..using sudo, but I want to use the windows. [03:42] no, i don't know. [03:43] in "applications" menu, I found "System" >> "Authorizations" [03:43] An hour ago I had to edit a file because my computer didn't turn off properly, and I did it using the terminal to open the file [03:44] ok. [03:44] It's really sad that there's nobody here to ask [03:44] I really want to use mousepad to edit and save. [03:45] what version of xubuntu you have? 9.4 or 9.10? [03:45] 9.04 [03:46] I'm running a persistant install on 8 gig usb flash drive. [03:46] I want to ask something about 9.10 [03:47] is 9.10 an official release now ? [03:47] yes [03:47] ok. it was "release candidate" last time I checked. [03:47] But, in my case it had a really big bug [03:48] what ? [03:48] in the shutdown. It didn't shut down or restart correctly [03:48] ok. [03:49] I have a wubi installation of 9.4 and then in the upgrade you get this bug [03:50] are you using the "release candidate" version ? [03:50] if so, that could explain the bugginess [03:51] Well, I dont know, when you open "Update Manager" it says that there's and upgrade [03:52] have you updated your files with "update manager" ? [03:52] most recent updates. [03:52] yes [03:52] are you using an old pc? [03:53] hp pavillion celeron 2003 [03:53] ok.. some older pc's refuse to shut down correctly, like my old pentium 3 & 2. [03:54] it shuts down ok with 9.04 ? [03:54] yes, that was not the problem, it was a bug. I corrected it an hour ago [03:54] ok. [03:55] now, i'm here because I like start up sounds, I had them in 9.04, but now with 9.10 I don't know how to do it [03:58] how did it work in 9.04 ? [03:59] I think it was in "log in screen" there is a tab where you can browse a sound in your pc. But The firs one has to be a very short sound, the one for the "Log in" the other one not so small [04:00] ok. [04:01] did you find them in "login screen"? Because here on 9.10 there's nothing [04:01] I"m looking now. [04:02] maybe use catfish to find it. [04:03] I don't know how to use that thing, I never find nothing with it. Please, tell me, are the sounds there in "login screen"? [04:03] I'm searching for it with catfish now.. [04:05] I found login.wav [04:06] oh, let me see [04:07] no, i searched "login.wav" and finds nothing [04:09] make sure you select 'file system' under the folder title. [04:09] in the search box type: login [04:09] then search [04:11] you should see a long list of login references. [04:11] Ive got an Xubuntu 9.10 live CD running on 3-4 year old hardware. The desktop install icon keeps crashing. Does anyone know how to invoke the installer via command line so I can get a little more info on the problem? [04:12] it's searching... [04:13] was somebody having trouble with a persistant jaunty USB [04:13] me. I want to access the file system.. [04:13] I have xubuntu 9.04 on persistant usb. [04:13] * I want to write/save to the file system. It won't allow me. [04:14] I need the access permission, setup a password or something.. [04:15] to write to system files you will need to use sudo [04:15] do you want to use a graphical text editor? [04:16] yes. I want to use mousepad. [04:16] wait, are you accessing the filesystem from within the usb, or are you modifying the casper-rw file externally [04:17] I want to modify a .desktop text file, then save it. [04:17] kk [04:17] sudo mousepad /dir/to/file.desktop [04:18] ok. thanks.. [04:18] but how do I over ride the security access so I can do it from a the window ? [04:19] you could chmod the file [04:19] there must be a setting .. [04:19] then everyone can write to it [04:19] sudo chmod a+w /dri/to/file.desktop [04:19] what does "chmod" do ? [04:20] changes the file permissions [04:20] a+w = all write [04:20] ok thanks.. [04:20] so it allows all users write access to the file [04:21] good to see im not the only person who finds it handy to have a large persistant USB [04:21] is there a way to hear a startup sound on xubuntu 9.10? [04:21] lupita, im not sure, but you could always use mplayer and a cron job [04:22] what is a cron job [04:22] !cron [04:22] cron is a way to schedule execution of software/scripts. See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/CronHowto - There is also a decent Howto at http://www.tech-geeks.org/contrib/mdrone/cron&crontab-howto.htm [04:22] oh, ok thank you very much. [04:22] Techie, I installed xubuntu 9.04 to 8g usb, then had to resize the casper-rw file to approx. 4 gigs. I have no problems with the update manager or synaptic package manager now.. [04:22] no problem [04:24] thanks for the sudo instructions, but how can I set a password to write to the file system from a window? [04:24] a windows should open asking for a password. [04:25] if you want to enter your password graphically you can use gksudo [04:25] where's that ? [04:25] just run it instead of sudo [04:25] so [04:26] gksudo mousepad /dir/to/file.desktop [04:26] ok. [04:29] let's say, you right click on the file the file " /etc/mtab", then you "open with.." >> mousepad, [04:29] then, you modify the file, and select "save"... [04:30] but it refuses to save.. (because you don't have permission) [04:31] I need to setup a password prompt to allow me to write to files from a window. [04:31] where are the global file access/password settings located ? [04:32] so I can write to any file from a window [04:32] a password prompt should open, then give me access to the file. [04:33] try find a way to edit the open with application, and prefix it with gksudo [04:33] <_Pete_> first: [04:33] <_Pete_> sudo -i [04:33] <_Pete_> then: [04:33] <_Pete_> emacs [04:33] <_Pete_> = everything works [04:34] when you say "everything works" will that allow me to write to system files ? [04:34] <_Pete_> yes [04:35] ok. [04:35] _Pete_, or sudo su [04:37] thanks for your help everyone.. [04:37] I'm having trouble with the desktop install icon on my live CD. How do I invoke the OS install via command line to see what the trouble is? [04:37] I'll fire up the terminal and try it. [04:38] kgee, its in the menu [04:39] Ah, I see it. Hopefully it doesnt fail in the same fashion. [04:40] preferably not at all [04:41] kgee, may the force be with you [04:50] when I try to install, ubiquity crashes with an I/O error. A ctrl+alt+f2 shows a stream of slowly accumulating I/O errors on device sr0. Some quick google work says this is my disc drive. I am currently typing to you off said live cd, so I think the disc is good. Any ideas? [04:54] *sigh* Im going to go check the disc hash. Might have to burn another CD. Or check the cd drive/ide cable for faulty hardware. Later! [05:58] anyone have an eeepc netbook? [06:07] I' liked the old emelfm file manager. The new one isn't as good. How can I get the old one? Do I need to compile? Any repos out there? [06:10] I think I found a deb package for it... [06:11] go look and see if it works. I really hate compiling. [06:19] anybody here [06:22] shhhhh, no... [11:55] Hello. I want use two netwoks at same time [11:56] VLC uses one network and Firefox and other apps Internet. [11:56] I have two inf. Wlan and Eth [12:57] hi people, just installed karmic koala and having trouble with some administrative tasks such as installing nvidia drivers... I can't "unlock" the dialog windows [12:57] anyone could help ? [15:33] what is the command to increase the volume (or decrease it) ? [15:35] alsamixer, maybe ? [15:36] I'm using pulseaudio, does that make any difference ? [15:37] Oh, not sure about pulseaudio. Never worked with it. [15:38] You might still try alsamixer and see if that does what you need. [15:38] amixer seems to work, thanks [15:39] No problem. Glad I could help. [15:52] привет [15:52] hello [15:56] какой командой отключить икс систему? [15:58] !ru | oles_ [15:58] oles_: Пожалуйста посетите #ubuntu-ru для получения помощи на русском языке / Pozhalujsta posetite #ubuntu-ru dlya polucheniya pomoshi na russkom yazyke [15:58] how can i stop X server on ubuntu? [15:59] xubuntu [15:59] 9.10 [16:34] is it possible to make xubuntu fast like puppy linux? [17:46] so I just diud a clean install of xubuntu 9.10 with ext4 partitions on thi9s older machine. it was running ubuntu 9.04. half the time whne I turn the machine on I get a blank screen. [17:46] I can buy pass this by hitting at ste the boot, selecting safe mode then logging in normal and reunning startx [17:47] is there a way to fix this? [17:54] hi [17:54] !hi [17:54] Hi! Welcome to #xubuntu! Feel free to ask questions and help people out. The channel guidelines are at http://wiki.ubuntu.com/IrcGuidelines. Enjoy your stay! [17:56] hi [17:56] i made dual boot with xp. xubuntu installed first. how to fix my grub [18:00] Yeah, it's best to install Windows first, Anonymos. Hold on one second. [18:00] http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Fix+GRUB [18:15] i know how to google [18:15] i just found many and different guides [19:03] !xbmc [19:03] Sorry, I don't know anything about xbmc [19:05] * rr_lap smacks rr72 [19:06] I am having problems with my hotkey for brightness on my laptop [19:06] I found a fix so I can change it via command line but now I am trying somehow change the event that my keys trigger [19:07] running 9.10 on a HP compaq 8510w, I found a "bugfix" but haven't figured it out [19:15] so when I try booting into xubuntu 9.10 I get and error saying "general error mounting file system" right before the screen goes blank. any takers? [19:23] any one else have this issue? [19:23] nope not for me [19:23] i am having problems with hotkeys and screen brightness === serek_ is now known as serek [19:25] rr_lap: lucky you === emma_ is now known as emma [21:39] hello, i am interested in using albatross. however, it seems that it needs some engine. which one? [21:39] n8 [21:43] anybody have an eeepc [23:38] i am wanting to buy a usb wifi adapter and looking to see if anyone has any good experiece with a certain make and model?