[00:08] hello, is it possible to keep a USB 2,0 external drive to be the same /dev regardless of what other media is connected to USB upon reboot? [00:26] question answered, in #ubuntu, ty [04:08] i'm trying to execute a program from the terminal and i keep getting "No such file or directory" [04:08] also, i can't cd into the folder and get the same error [04:10] apparently this happens with any file i create [04:13] I installed xubuntu on my roommate's computer. Her computer has a Intel Corporation 82845G/GL[Brookdale-G]/GE Chipset Integrated Graphics Device. Her desktop environment locks up randomly. I am able to reboot her pc remotely via ssh. I `tail -f /var/log/syslog` hoping to notice some kind of error that was output showing why the desktop environment was locking up, keyboard no longer functioning, but the log file showed nothing [04:13] <__Techie__> duelle, make sure all files and folders have the apropriate permissions [04:13] Her computer suffered the same issue with ubuntu, linux mint, opensuse, mandriva and other distros too, so I'm certain it is related to her gpu/driver. [04:14] everything has read/write permissions [04:14] i've tried the folders that are automatically in the home folder (pictures, downloads, etc) [04:14] and can't cd into them either [04:15] everything looks fine in the file manager, though [04:17] <__Techie__> so you are unable to cd into any folders? [04:18] Hi everyone! [04:18] New to Linux, cannot set the volume for sound, any tips? [04:19] okay, i've somehow got into the right folder but it still claims the file is not there [04:20] it seems when i open a terminal in my home folder i can't cd into any folder inside it [04:20] <__Techie__> are you sure that its your own home folder [04:22] if i open a terminal in my home folder i get duelle@ubuntu:~$. if do cd /home/duelle i get the same and can't cd into any folder in /home/duelle [04:22] When my roommate's computer's desktop environment freezes (keyboard doesn't function, mouse clicking doesn't function, but can still move mouse cursor), how can I restart gdm instead of rebooting? `restart gdm` doesn't seem to work. I will post error next chance I have to execute it. [04:22] if i do cd /home/duelle/appfolder i get in to the folder but it still says the file i want to execute doesn't exist [04:23] <__Techie__> mizery, enabling zapping in your xorg.conf would be the easiest wya of restarting GDM [04:24] <__Techie__> how are you executing the application? [04:24] __Techie__: hmm, xubuntu doesn't come with an xorg.conf by default. How can I create one besides writing from scratch? [04:24] <__Techie__> mizery, not sure [04:24] sudo ./app [04:24] <__Techie__> duelle, try sudo sh app [04:25] 1: Syntax error: "(" unexpected [04:26] <__Techie__> then theres a problem with the app [04:26] i guess i'll ask around their forums [04:26] thanks [04:26] <__Techie__> you might be interested in the make command [04:27] __Techie__: 'zapping' is useless, because the keyboard doesn't function (e.g. caps lock doesn't toggle led light even) [04:28] __Techie__: the keyboard functions normally, but then the desktop environment fails, only the mouse cursor can be moved, no clicks work either [04:28] then==when [04:28] <__Techie__> so https://wiki.ubuntu.com/X/Config/DontZap is of now use then? [04:33] __Techie__: We'll see. My roommate configured zapping and it works. We will test it next time her keyboard doesn't function again. [04:37] <__Techie__> you also might want to try a few different methods [05:48] How can I install libstdc++5 even though libstdc++6 is latest version? [06:04] I suppose it's not possible? [06:19] yo _Techie_ ! [06:32] a pair a _Techie_ 's ? [06:33] __Techie__ / _Techie_ : When the keyboard locks up, ctrl+alt+backspace doesn't zap X as I expected. [06:33] who is the real _Techie_ ? yo _Techie! [07:03] Is there a gui to configure network ip address from xfce? i can't find one. [09:40] hi [09:41] that is all [12:09] i need a random wallpapers desktop app [12:09] what app? [12:10] I use Xubuntu 9.10 [12:27] how do I change runlevels in Xubuntu ? [12:30] Hi folks, anyone familiar with rigging older AMDs to work with the new 9.10 release? :) === Wistful is now known as CyberArch [12:36] when I do sudo service gdm stop it tells me initctl: unknown instance why ?? [17:24] Did I finally get this set up right? [17:25] Cool, lol [17:52] Is it as exciting as you thought? heh. [18:29] hi @ all [18:29] i got a little problem and wonder if anybody can help me [18:30] ask [18:30] I am running 9.10 xubuntu on an ibm thinkpad (x31) and i am missing my windowbuttons when I max a window [18:32] i mean the buttons in the upper right corner to max and min the windows [18:34] i would be very glad if anybody has a clue how to get this fixed [18:53] hey there [18:53] hello [18:53] is this the right place for xubuntu support? [18:54] i believe so, [18:55] as I installed xubuntu everything was fine with xfce [18:56] but now xfce tries to run my display with a resolution of 1600*x - thats too much [18:56] how can i "reset" the settings or something like that via terminal/console? [18:57] Have you tried Display under Settings, Chri1? [18:57] I can't use my graphical frontend because of that [18:58] If I try to log in via graphical interface it doesn't work [18:59] so I can't change my display under settings [18:59] Ah. [18:59] You need to create a xorg.conf it would seem. [19:00] try to edit xorg.conf [19:00] sorry, it is a little bit strange - I tried to log in again - and now - it works fine... [19:01] no idea why.. [19:01] lol [19:01] thanks a lot for your time [19:01] Glad to help. What's your graphics hardware? [19:02] you mean my display? [19:03] No, your graphics card or chipset. [19:03] Run "lspci" in a terminal. [19:04] nVidia GeForce 2 MX [19:04] is that what you mean? [19:04] Chri1, do you have installed driver for your graph card? [19:05] Yeah, Chri1. Did you install the "restricted" driver? [19:05] where can I see if I have installed a driver? [19:05] me not [19:05] system -> hardware drivers [19:05] perhaps the autoconifg at installation time [19:06] no, no restricted driver [19:07] or proprietary driver [19:07] do you think I should install a nv driver? [19:07] did you see any driver? [19:07] is there a way to open a folder a root, like /var/www without having to chmod it? [19:07] in hardware drivers [19:08] as root* [19:08] no, no drivers [19:08] sudo [19:08] @ xion [19:08] yes, but without terminal [19:08] Xion-M, sudo thunar [19:08] ok, [19:09] thanks. [19:10] @Ov3rf10w To install a new driver is not my first priority - if my x11/xfce just works (as it does at the moment) [19:32] I am running 9.10 xubuntu on an ibm thinkpad (x31) and i am missing my windowbuttons when I max a window [19:32] i mean the buttons in the upper right corner to max and min the windows [19:32] i would be very glad if anybody has a clue how to get this fixed [20:02] <_Techie_> flix, when you maximize windows, are the title bars still visible? [20:03] looks like he didnt want it fixed that bad. [20:03] <_Techie_> nah [20:03] who cares about working system anyway [20:04] ? [20:04] sarcasm. [20:04] ahh [20:04] gotcha. [20:13] <_Techie_> hrmm, im bored im gonna re install my graphcis drivers [20:23] * nwadawg bored, rewriting conkys [20:28] anyone use any lighter weight browser than firefox? [20:28] <_Techie_> Xion-M, if you after a really light weight browser, try lynx [20:29] Xion-M: try chromium [20:29] isnt lynx pretty much text only? [20:29] Xion-M: https://launchpad.net/~chromium-daily/+archive/ppa [20:31] <_Techie_> Xion-M, lynx is text only, i recently wok up so im kinda being a major douchebag [20:35] heh, its cool, at least you were honest [20:35] i got it anyways just to see how some stuff displayed [20:36] <_Techie_> anyway, im gonna have a shower and once i get back ill be the regular techie that people know and love [21:18] I am setting up an xfce desktop. Is there a panel applet for monitoring disk activity? I have one for monitoring CPU activity that works well.