[00:00] how do i setup compiz in kde? [00:01] typically it's already there.. what kind of video card do you have? [00:01] so i can have a "desktop kube" [00:01] have you enabled the propriatory drivers for your card? [00:01] I have compiz all setup in gnome [00:02] ah.. are you just switching desktops on login? [00:02] btw im an ubuntu novice and a kde noob [00:02] :) [00:02] yep [00:03] still there? === bleh is now known as Guest9109 [00:04] not sure... I'm running kubuntu in a vbox vm.. been using gnome & ubuntu for 5 years but really only have played with kde on occation.. I like kubuntu now with the newly rewritten desktop [00:04] ok [00:05] that doesn't hep me much [00:05] wow using ubuntu for 5 years! [00:05] I have been using it for almost one [00:05] since "Breezy Badger" [00:06] i have been using it since 8.10 [00:06] which was just before 6.06 ... I still consider myself a nOOb :) [00:06] lol [00:06] I still think 9.04 is the best [00:07] but im using 9.10 [00:07] I've had to many problems with 9.10 [00:07] and gnome [00:07] on 9.10 [00:08] between LTS releases there can be a wide variety of "bugless" releases.. this lappy I'm on is still running 8.04 which is pretty solid.. my desktop is Intrepid 8.10 [00:08] wow [00:08] top tip: don't switch! [00:08] but I'm irc-ing in 9.10 kubuntu in the vm.. seems pretty solid === Paraselene__ is now known as Paraselene_ [00:09] yea [00:09] it crashed on me a few days ago [00:10] the trick to upgrade (for me anyway) is to reinstall fresh for each one I want.. I maintain a separate /home partition for just this reason. [00:10] same [00:10] its just easer that way [00:10] ok.. this is a race.. let's figure out how to add a program to the "K" launcher Favorites :) [00:11] lol [00:11] done.. [00:11] how 'bout you? [00:11] crap! [00:11] nope [00:11] you have to click the kmenu.. find the program in the menu where ever it is and right mouse click it... [00:12] ok [00:12] do you have the "kde uBlog" widgit on the screen? [00:17] Hey there.. [00:17] !hi | mazzo [00:17] mazzo: Hi! Welcome to #kubuntu! Feel free to ask questions and help people out. The channel guidelines are at http://wiki.ubuntu.com/IrcGuidelines. Enjoy your stay! [00:17] how do I install grip [00:18] * Consul_Falx leaving [00:18] I'm using a Canon Pixma MP640 on Kubuntu 9.10 but i have no idea how to scan via wifi with this device [00:18] !bye | all [00:18] all: Au revoir! [00:19] i've downloaded all available drivers from the australian canon website and printing works fine .. [00:19] hi, having an audio issue. VLC can play videos and anything else fine through the default device (HDA Nvidia), but amarok causes phonon to say the device doesnt work, and doesnt play sound. any way to get around this? [00:20] am I on ignore? [00:20] no i can see you :P [00:22] what may i do ? [00:22] quick question how do i enable transparency for terminal windows? it says its disabled do my desktop not supporting transparent windows? [00:38] how do I install grip [00:42] what's grip AssociateX [00:45] AssociateX: sudo apt-get install emdebian-grip ... [00:45] if that is the same package.. [00:47] E: Package grip has no installation candidate [00:48] grip is a very cool gui app for ripping CD's [00:48] it's a gnome package [00:48] hey someone do a who on me and tell me wat it says [00:48] is it not the emdebian-grip package? [00:49] no [00:49] that's something eslse [00:49] hummm... have you tried k3b? always worked well for me. [00:49] else* [00:50] yeah but it's not doing the cddb look up for some reason [00:50] WTH happens with amsn?! come on i type: Change nick, then i change my nick, i log out, i reconnect and after that, no matter what, my name: "Luis Javier" Appears as the nick, not caring about the nick I typed, is this a glitch???? come on i am tired, this amsn is the most same looking to windows live messenger [00:50] does anyone know any good irc clients for blackberry? This one is crap [00:51] Izinucs: Grip is pretty cool [00:51] look it up [00:53] looks ok.. kind of a plain interface but functional [00:53] it's very functional [00:53] all substance [00:53] little flash [00:56] I can irc and browse the internet but can't seem to connect to the repositories.. sudo apt-get update tries to connect but doesn't.. any ideas? [00:57] typically at us.archive.ubuntu.com === yofel_ is now known as yofel [00:58] Izinucs: maybe the server is busy at this moment [00:59] Joshua^Dunamis: it would have to VERY busy to just timeout.. I'm switching to the main repos and checking there. [01:00] Izinucs: perfect, try them [01:05] kinda of a noob here with linux. is there a program that lets you delete all cache/temp/memory dump (similar to windows). something that works like ccleaner. [01:06] btw hi all [01:06] Add/Remove Software, synaptic and other apps that usualy ask for a password have stoped to do so in my kubuntu 9.10. What can I do to adjust it, and where? === jay is now known as Guest76194 [01:07] h4udac3 hey google 'computer janitor' [01:07] K350: mmm maybe you choosed to permanently they accept the access [01:07] cleans up a lot of erroronous data logs and so forth [01:07] interesting [01:07] K350: at this moment I don't know the solution [01:08] i got it, its pretty useful [01:08] guest: i already started using computer janitor...i knew it gets rid of unused packages, but i didn't know it does other stuff as well [01:09] K350: are you using ubuntu or kubuntu? That problem is only on the Gnome (GTK) applications? [01:10] guest: thanks [01:10] lol neither didi i as browsin thru linux magazine n they had an article on it, a few issues back now [01:10] OK, what the heck is going on? I can't find grip info on the ubuntu page [01:10] is grip called something else now? [01:11] AssociateX: what is grip? Do you mean greep? [01:11] ops grep? [01:12] lol [01:12] cdparanoia Grip [01:12] ahhhhhhhhhhh [01:12] Joshua^Dunamis: grip is a gui for cdparanoia [01:13] ... I think [01:13] nevyn: ahhaha ok, ok, I didn't know it [01:14] AssociateX- looks like it was removed from the repositories as of 9.10 [01:16] maybe becouse k3b can be used as gui of cdparanoia === jay is now known as Guest41304 [01:16] Dragnslcr: Yeah I just read that, the maintainer flaked out. [01:16] Joshua^Dunamis: I had to go to the United Kingdom repos to get anything to work.. the one's in the us didn't do anything for me.. weird. [01:17] Izinucs: mmm what a pit! I'm italian so I use italian repositories working very fine [01:18] Joshua^Dunamis: just very strange.. where you at in italy? [01:18] Izinucs: Sicily [01:19] Joshua^Dunamis: never made it that far south.. lived in Naples for a couple of years.. [01:19] Izinucs: Really?!!! Wow, fantastic [01:19] Izinucs: therefore you know Italy [01:20] Joshua^Dunamis: pretty good.. traveled quite a bit while in High School. but that was 30 years ago [01:21] Izinucs: wow, as a teacher? It' a fantastic case :) [01:23] hi [01:23] Joshua^Dunamis: nope.. student.. I was in a DoD school while there.. dad was military [01:24] are there nightly builds for kde trunk arround somewhere? [01:24] (for karmic) [01:24] Izinucs: ah I see! Did you like Italy? [01:25] One of the best places I've ever been.. [01:26] is anyone in the channel [01:27] ? [01:27] Izinucs: yeah, So do I. Sometimes I dislike how italian politic is made, but the country is pretty beatyfull [01:27] Izinucs: really !?!, I'm Italian and I hate this shit country right now ... :( [01:28] wow.. is kde/kubuntu more popular in italy then gnome? [01:29] Izinucs: maybe, I don't know that, but I always loved Kde since I installed my first linux distro in 2003 [01:30] what do you want pookito [01:30] I also used Gnome but my preference is for kde [01:32] I am having problem with my sound card. I think [01:32] I use an xps m1530 [01:32] Joshua^Dunamis: maybe because it's what you started with.. I started with gnome 6 years ago and feel more productive in it.. but .. the latest kubuntu with the new kde is very attractive... I just have to relearn different package names and how to do stuff.. [01:32] and the mic does not work [01:32] mofux: I know that the 1° december will come out kde 4.3.4 and kde 4.4 beta, but I supose we 'll find kde 4.3.4 in ppa repos [01:35] Izinucs: I see! I dislike the wars between kde and gnome. Imho both gnome and kde are very good desktops. But in my experience after a couple of months using gnome, I always came back to kde [01:36] Joshua^Dunamis: you sound like my polar opposite :) [01:36] Izinucs: ahhahah :) [01:41] Joshua^Dunamis: Yes, propably I chosed to allways accept. I'm running Kubuntu 9.10 [01:42] K350: I found out the solution for Ubuntu, let's try me to find out the Kubuntu one's [01:43] Joshua^Dunamis: Oh, tell tell tell! === jtisme is now known as jtholmes [01:44] K350: In ubuntu you have to go in system - Administration - Autorizzations menù but that is the Gnome menu. [01:45] Joshua^Dunamis: wonder what that might be in kubuntus kmeny -> systemesttings... [01:46] Joshua^Dunamis: I've not sen anything like Authorizations in kubuntus systemsettings [01:46] K350: I'm looking at it but I didn't find anything like that for now [01:47] Joshua^Dunamis: Could it have something to do with kde-vallet? [01:47] K350: it needs to find something else, I'm looking for in Italian Ubuntu Forum for a solution [01:47] K350: kde-vallet? May be [01:48] Joshua^Dunamis: On the other hand . I've been there - in KDE-valett - but nothing... [01:48] K350: also me [01:48] Joshua^Dunamis: and the sessionmanager don't give much either [01:48] Joshua^Dunamis: teh Italian channel for ubuntu/kubuntu is #ubuntu-it [01:48] what's the problem K350 ? [01:49] AlexZion: yes I know it, at this moment I'm looking for it on the forum [01:49] ;) [01:49] AlexZion: ;) [01:49] AlexZion: Apps like Add/Remove Software, synaptic and others that usualy require a password have stoped to ask for one. [01:49] you will find there a lot of nice people waiting to help you ..:D [01:50] K350: and you can still install and remove software without pass ? [01:50] AlexZion: yes I know it :) I'm trying to help K350 becouse its problem may affect me one day [01:51] *his problem [01:51] AlexZion: Yes, I'm in some sort of infinite sudo session [01:52] ok , have you check on the policyKit in the system settings window !?! [01:52] AlexZion: I propably cliked something to allways allow acces. [01:52] K350: by the way, in the konsole, if you want to use sudo commands, does it ask you a password? [01:52] AlexZion: No, but I'll rigth away... [01:53] Joshua^Dunamis: yes there it allways prompts for a passwd [01:53] K350: ok, the problem for me is about kdesudo [01:53] K350: now it needs a solution [01:54] K350: have you try kpackagekit? [01:54] K350: does it ask you a password if you are installing a package? [01:54] Joshua^Dunamis: I don't know yet..let me first check my policykit... [01:55] what gives the libcurl headers? [01:55] K350: do you remember if a synaptic session on kde use kdesudo or gksudo? [01:56] AlexZion: Now I'm not really familar with the policykit. Eitherw way I've two things in there , they're--- [01:57] AlexZion: org.k3b and org.freedesktop [01:57] expand the second ... [01:57] K350: I already looked at it, I didn't find the solution there, but try to look more carefully [01:58] K350: do you have this problem just installing package ? [01:58] AlexZion: there, in freedesktop I've --> The Policykit Project and ThePackagekit Project [01:58] I mean , for example , to share folder , do you have the same problem ? [01:59] yeah , I know , but Ineed to understand if it's a general problem or just for some action ? [01:59] AlexZion: well, at least I've no password windows in add/remove software. But I'm alowed to add/remove [02:00] AlexZion: I'll try something else..like..say open the logon manager..it use to require a passwd [02:00] have a look at The PackageKit Project [02:01] what gives the libcurl headers? [02:01] AlexZion: Ok there's a list there. some thigs with a lock-icon and some wiht a blue icon [02:01] yes look at Packagekit Project, now I'm looking better on it [02:01] Joshua^Dunamis: Yes I'm there... === eka is now known as Guest27993 [02:03] tell me , do you have the sameproblem with other task which should ask you a password ? [02:03] K350: look at autorizzation on Package installation (I have it in italian so try to find it if it's different) [02:03] hi there [02:03] AssociateX: try libcurl4-gnutls-dev [02:04] I got a strage behaviour with my keyboard and key-repetition [02:04] AlexZion: yes it seems to be that way [02:04] so it is a general problem .... [02:04] when I press and hold a key, it' repeated correctly, except for the left and down arrow keys [02:04] any ideas? [02:04] AlexZion: went to the logon editor..didn't ask for a password. It use to ... [02:04] used [02:05] AlexZion: yes, at least as it seems [02:05] AlexZion: it's like a session that's not closed [02:05] ok , on "The policyKit Project" section ?, do you have anything locked ? [02:06] AlexZion: yes plenty of things locked [02:06] AlexZion: That's why I guess it's a session going on and on... [02:06] planty ?, I have just 4 [02:06] AlexZion: I've... [02:07] AlexZion: 10 things locked in org.freedesktop The packagekit project [02:08] ok , but I asked you towatch on the policiKit Project as well ... [02:08] the simple backup I installed with synaptic mgr defaluts to an include of /var /home / user/local /etc .. QUESTION, in the event that I had to restore, how much would I get back of my system, would all the apps be there? [02:09] K350: are they marked as STOP? [02:09] tsimpson: thanks that worked [02:10] AlexZion: I've no idea. there's just this lock icon [02:11] I found a huge tar statement which claimed to backup the entire system which resulted in a 2.5 gig file, but with some error messages at the end of procedure... but a different prog said the tar is corrupt [02:11] ok , but if you select one of them , you will see on the right side , all the propriety ..., right ? [02:11] and i dont have luxury to actually try to unzip the tar [02:17] AlexZion: It not seems easy this PolicyKit configuration! I'm looking in my system there are only three instances of authority about my account. It works fine to me but if I would to change anything may have some problems. [02:18] I know isn't so simple , but we have just this .. :D [02:19] My mouse randomly frezzes and I can't find the cause. The last time it happened I tryed to run lsusb but it gave no output. [02:20] AlexZion: I see :D [02:21] sorry quassel crashed :( [02:22] Anyway some times after the mouse stops working my keyboard stops as well both are USB. === fran is now known as Guest4 [02:23] Anyone know how to disable the "change desktop with mousewheel" feature? It is VERY annoying... :) [02:24] Tamagotono_: did you google on it, just curious [02:26] does anyone know how to activate the multitouchpad trackpad on kubuntu 9.10? [02:26] I have in the past but not recently, never had any luck. Just accidently switched desktops and reminded me to ask here. [02:26] Tamagotono_: perhaps this link might have something, i only quickly scanned it https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SynapticsTouchpad/Hardy [02:27] I'm going away see you soon [02:27] WilliamBuell: Thanks, I'll check it out. [02:30] anyone uses kubuntu on a asus eeepc 1000he? [02:45] 259 people and not a one has a guess as to why my USB mouse randonly frezzes on K/ubuntu and not Windows? [02:45] Num83rGuy: is it a microsoft mouse? :) [02:46] No generic [02:46] Num83rGuy: no idea.. sorry.. [02:46] Thanks for takeing a stab at at least.:) [02:47] Starting to wonder if I was mute. [02:47] hello, i would like to create an ftp server to access some of my files from a remote location. any body want to help? [02:52] WilliamBuell: Thanks for the link but it didn't have what I need. I did find a comment that gave me a work-around though. I just switched the desktop to "folder view" and now it does not switch desktops on mousewheel. Kinda hokey but it works. :) thanks again. [02:56] nate_: you're almost better off using ssh.. much easier and little to no setup [02:56] nate_: on the other hand.. you can sign up for ubuntu one's free 2 gig space.. www.one.ubuntu.com [02:59] basicly i want to change out music or listen to music at work that resides on my home pc. [03:00] and if there is some thing a friend wants i would like them to be able to log in and get it. [03:04] Um...is irc.ubuntu.com linked into the freenode network? [03:22] im running on a netbook and i want to install the kubuntu netbook remix, but is the only differance just the app launcher or is kde fine tunned for netbooks [03:35] webbb82: Either one works fine. I prefer the netbook remix for my Dell mini9 but the standard desktop is good too. [03:36] but is the netbook version tuned for netbooks or is the only differance the app launcher === wade is now known as WadoTG [03:38] I haven't looked at the specifics between how they are tuned but I have not noticed any difference in performance, just a bit smaller install footprint. [03:39] ha [03:41] webbb82: which netbook do you have? [03:42] acer aspire one [03:42] i can runn compiz with heavy effects and it runs fine [03:42] webbb82: HDD or SSD? [03:42] but the plasma desktop is very laggy i have to take off all the effects and run compiz insted of kwin [03:42] i think hdd [03:43] is there anythin els i can do to get plasma les laggy [03:43] You might try installing to a USB stick and see what you think. It should have similar performance to your HDD. [03:43] i i heard if you change the plasma theme it can help [03:44] ya running from flash is way too slow [03:46] I don't see much lag at all when using kwin. Checking my settings now to see what settings I have... [03:48] oh my everything runs pretty good but if i were to drag around the folderview plasma with would skip a little [03:51] I have my settings as follows: OpenGL (using Shared Memory) Texture filter set to Nearest and both VSync and direct rendering enabled. Some animations are a bit slow but most are surprisingly smooth. [03:56] webbb82: Just checked... moving a folderview plasmoid is laggy. Windows are very smooth even with wobbley windows enabled. [03:56] ok so it may just be folderview [03:56] ? [04:01] i just got a error trying to install kde what does this mean [04:01] W: Failed to fetch http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/pool/main/k/kdebase-workspace/kdebase-workspace-wallpapers_4.3.2-0ubuntu7.1_all.deb [04:01] Hash Sum mismatch [04:02] sounds like there was an error in the download. Try it again and see what happens. [04:04] webbb82: I just tried the link you gave and it downloaded just fine. [04:05] i'm trying to set up distcc between gentoo and kubuntu and can't seem to get it working is there an updated howto or something for kubuntu? [04:05] Tamagotono_: strange it worked for me to but in synaptic it failed to download [04:08] webbb82: I was just playing with some of the plasmoids and it seems the ones with more transparent area are laggy. If I resize them so they are smaller, they don't lag near as much. [04:09] I've been trying to follow this, but I think it's out of date being from 2005: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=83186 [04:11] what is diskc [04:13] not familiar with diskc. Where are you seeing it? [04:15] Tamagotono_: from what xXTheBoxXx was talkin about [04:18] Tamagotono_: sorry I was trying to ask about my own issue [04:19] xXTheBoxXx: No Problem.. just got a bit confused. (not a difficult task) :) [04:20] Tamagotono_: yeah now I feel bad because webbb82 thought I was talking to him about his issue for some reason === xXTheBoxXx is now known as TheBox [04:28] Hi, I'm new to KDE. Came over from gnome. Does KDE have a program like/or does it have gparted installed already? [04:31] I recommend sticking with gparted. It has always had the best functionality and there is nothing installed by default in kubuntu, of this type. [04:33] thanks I will install gparted :P, does what install package does KDE use? sypantic replacement? [04:33] alabamahit: packagekit [04:34] Tamagotono_: Thank you :) [04:34] alabamahit: NP [04:34] adept [04:34] Huh? I thought it was adept [04:35] lol, i can't seem to find either lol [04:35] * alabamahit is such a noob. [04:35] found it :) [04:36] alabamahit: my bad.. kpackagekit [04:36] :) [04:37] KDE is nice. so much better looking than gnome [04:43] be back got to reboot [04:56] lol i messedup and removed that "destop" thingy that was on the screen...and can't find it lol [05:20] where is grub at in kubuntu? when i installed it, seems it didn't do right as i can't get into my xp install. i dont see it in /boot/grub/menu.lst <-- That file is not here. [05:22] yuck [05:24] alabamahit: try /boot/grub/grub.cfg [05:24] alabamahit: not really familiar with the syntax though [05:25] TheBox: thanks that was it. This is my first run with KDE, been on gnome. [05:26] alabamahit: no, don't edit that one, top of the file says not to [05:27] oh [05:27] my problem is this. I had xp installed. and i installed KDE with the selection install beside each other. and now can't access the xp. [05:28] alabamahit: check the README for it here, looks like each OS is a different file in the same directory as the readme /etc/grub.d./README [05:30] reading that now [05:31] yeah there should be a 30_os-prober that seems to auto detect my win xp with no configuration needed, but mine is on a second hard disk [05:32] I just ran a grub update. going to reboot and try it out. [05:33] good luck! ***being nice [05:34] so anybody here have distcc working in kubuntu with other linux distro? I'm having an issue with it and need some config help [05:35] did it work for ya? [05:35] said the same thing. WHen i click on the xp it says "Invalid Signature" [05:38] i see an ubuntu forum post with same error reading [05:38] hum [05:41] um might want to try this? post #13? http://ubuntu-virginia.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1264151&page=2 [05:41] I am a beginner having problems with two different attempts to do a BACKUP, one with the backup util installed via synaptic and the other from a tar command: MY PROBLEM IS I CANNOT delete either the /var/backup folder or the backup tar file [05:42] the /var/backup folder from the synaptic install seems useless to me if i cannot move it to a dvd or mem stick === hemathor_ is now known as hemathor [05:42] and now, the backup folder and backup tar are eating up too much space and i dont know how to delete them [05:43] i would be happy right now simply to learn how to delete the tar backup [05:44] I'm checking into that TheBox. Thanks :) [05:44] did you try rm? [05:45] or mv? [05:45] i am such a beginner that you have to let me know you are directing suggestion to me... since i dont know all these commands [05:45] Shentino: are you talking to me [05:45] william: sorry. Plug your mem stick in and open it up [05:45] might try what is in post #16 before you mess with os-prober like it says [05:45] how do i delete /backup.tar.gz [05:46] i think that it is in root but not sure [05:46] using the 40_custom [05:46] I have installed Ubuntu Netbook remix in my Acer Aspire One ZA3 [05:47] i am a total beginner, so i wont realize you are speaking to me, unless you tell me the complete command to delete /backup.tar.gz [05:47] I would like to have KDE also [05:47] which package suite/ selection should I install [05:47] is it kubuntu-desktop or something else? [05:47] ubuntu 9.10 desktop [05:49] i am sure it must be a very simple command to delete /backup.tar.gz [05:49] TheBox: done post 13. then on update-grub no error this time. Going to reboot. i think that might have fixed it. be right back. And thanks for your help it is very much appreciated. [05:52] i dont understand why they make it SO difficult and obscure to delete certain files, or log in with super admin root power [05:54] What is backup.tar.gz anyway? [05:54] Does anything in ubuntu create it? [05:54] well it didn't break nothign but didn't fix it either lol. going to read more in that topic [05:54] Shentino, sbackup [05:54] I created it with a backup tutorial that puts the whole system to a tar [05:54] I did find THIS -The rm (ReMove) command will delete any filename you specify. The rm -rf command will remove any directory you specify. [05:55] alabamahit: last try for me to help is post 18 same thread http://ubuntu-virginia.ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=8262566&postcount=18 [05:55] yeah, that's one reason you don't mess around as root. [05:55] you can fry your system in a hurry. [05:56] SO I imagine I would go to terminal and use sudo rm /backup.tar.gz [05:56] but anyway, go into a terminal, sudo rm /backup.tar.gz [05:56] aye [05:56] thanks Shentino [05:57] will do thanks agian :) [05:58] * TheBox crosses fingers [06:01] I just now mounted my 4 gig mem stick, how would I COPY /backup.tar.gz to that mem stick [06:02] since it would have to be a sudo command [06:03] hmm... [06:03] usually devices like that are mounted at /media [06:03] check there [06:03] you should be able to cp [06:04] or just copy/paste with the file manager [06:04] well, i am such a beginner, that i dont know how to reference the when i right click on the tar, it does not show i have permission to copy [06:04] odd... [06:05] ah, probably has protections on it [06:05] i mean, if i could delete it or copy it in file manager, it would be a piece of cake [06:05] What does "ls /media" say? [06:05] i am such a beginner, i am not certain but let me go to terminal and enter ls /media [06:06] it gives me lots of useless info about usb1 usb2 usb3 [06:06] heh [06:06] I'm stumped. One of those should be your flash drive [06:06] i wish there was a way to launch the file manager with root privileges [06:08] this is all so hopeless, i have no easy understandable way to backup everything to a dvd or to a memory stick [06:08] and now i am stuck with a huge undeletable /var/backup folder and an undeletabel /backup.tar.gz [06:09] i wonder if I uninstall the simplebackup app, will it remove that backup folder [06:10] someone was telling me how simple it is to restore ubuntu [06:11] aha [06:12] go to a terminal [06:12] $ sudo nautilus [06:12] and then use that one to do your drag & drops [06:12] that "sudo nautilus" will give you a root file manager [06:12] um thats in gnome [06:12] oops [06:13] i think you want "kdesu dolphin" [06:13] well, sudo something ;) [06:13] also, you shouldnt use "sudo" on graphical apps. its either "gksudo" or "kdesu" [06:14] but I'm a sudo wrestler [06:14] i do have the one sudo rm /backup.tar.gz but i am terrified that it will somehow backfire and destroy my entire system [06:15] You can still copy it to your flash [06:15] are you using gnome or kde? [06:15] how the heck can i copy it to my flash when i dont know how to refer to the flash drive in sudo [06:15] i would guess kde given the channel... [06:15] WilliamBuell: type the command "mount" by it self [06:15] ok [06:15] and it should list where everything is on your system [06:15] will: you use sudo to start the file manager, which then can handl ethe copy graphically [06:16] mount gives me a lot of strange info [06:16] If you're using gnome, then type in "sudo nautilus", if kde, then type in "sudo dolphin". [06:16] Whatever window pops up afterwards you should be able to use to copy that file [06:17] how would i start the file manager with sudo? [06:17] ohhh sudo nautilus or sudo dolphin [06:17] aye [06:17]