[00:00] axiom: that's a metapackage anyhow; no big deal [00:01] I wonder [00:01] when Kpackagekit will have at least the basic features of synaptic? [00:01] where can I suggest this? [00:04] hmm, kubuntu-restricted-extras is agiven if you have all the repos enabled [00:24] !netsplit [00:24] netsplit is when two IRC servers of the same network (like freenode) disconnect from each other, so users on one server stop seeing users on the other. If this is happening now, just relax and enjoy the show. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netsplit [00:28] hola === bbigras is now known as Guest26352 [00:48] arg! my panel is gone altogether now [00:48] taskmaneger, trays etc [00:48] K menu [00:48] can i jsut set it to default? [00:53] arg [00:53] hi all [00:53] hi [00:53] How do update this to the latest version [00:54] in the k menu somewhere [00:54] maybe it was settings? [00:54] i'd tell you where exactly, but my panel is gone and i don't know how to get it back [00:54] I would love to get rid of windows [00:55] lol [00:55] srsly nobody know how to get the defaul panel/task manager back huh? [00:56] How do I go into 2 screen mode ? [00:57] illunatic: You could last-resort: mv ~/.kde ~/.oldkde then restart X server [00:58] http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=8610915&postcount=8 [00:58] thanks i'll give it a go [00:59] Ahh, also sound card will not play audio apart from system sounds ???? [01:00] I also have a tv plugged into the rs232 port, works fine in windows but not on this OS [01:02] * genii ponders this magical serial-port television [01:05] Just a tv plugged into the the pc, via a serial port, extends destop to 3 screens [01:05] Well, 2 video cards, thats all [01:07] mark___: works out of the box? [01:07] there can be 2 mice at the same time [01:07] 2 mouse === eric is now known as Guest75401 [01:09] one ps2 one usb [01:10] This pc is over 6 years old but going strong, I tried red hat years ago, could not get on with it. I have waited 2 months for an interenet connection from talk talk in the uk, just got it going on the net tonight ! [01:10] test [01:13] <_2> i'm needing to clear the routing table for a clean setup within a script anyone know the easy way to do this ? [01:13] success :D thanks genii [01:13] <_2> something like route del * would be nice ;/ [01:13] * illunatic goes back to work [01:13] illunatic: np [01:14] <_2> ? [01:16] Right people, What a brilliant way to get help. [01:17] I will be back ! [01:17] :) [01:18] <_2> mark___ :) [01:20] hello world? [01:23] hello world [01:26] !hi | xprotocool [01:26] xprotocool: Hi! Welcome to #kubuntu! Feel free to ask questions and help people out. The channel guidelines are at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IRC/Guidelines . Enjoy your stay! [01:47] <_2> i guess not === fernando is now known as Guest92579 === dkhfdkdfds is now known as BLLSHT [02:24] hello [02:24] I am currently using firefox 3.5 on kubuntu 9.10 [02:24] anybody knows how can I upgrade it to 3.6? [02:24] I cannot find the update option anywhere in firefox [02:25] however in windows it was easy [02:30] BLLSHT: Add the repository at https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-mozilla-daily/+archive/ppa it has the 3.6 available to install [02:30] and after that apt update right? [02:33] BLLSHT: After adding the repo: sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install firefox-3.6 [02:33] will this replace the 3.5 with the 3.6 [02:34] but keeping my extensions and tabs right> [02:34] ? [02:34] BLLSHT: No, it will install 3.6 Your 3.5 will stay unless you remove it [02:34] damn it [02:34] haha [02:34] and some ppl claim things are easier in linux [02:35] lol [02:35] ok i will try [02:36] oh i better dont [02:36] i have a lot of saved passwords [02:36] forms [02:36] cookies [02:36] etc [02:36] I am lazy to re type em on the other version [02:37] is there any way to update it instead of install a clean new version? just like in windows? [02:49] BLLSHT: Use windows! Guess its better for you! [02:50] BLLSHT: You can only update between minor versions... eg: 3.5.1 -> 3.5.99 but not between major revisions like 3.5 -> 3.6 without installing the new version [02:54] Doesn't firefox reserve x.y.90+ for development releases like KDE does? [02:54] james_l: Possibly [02:58] sss [02:58] Hm [03:03] got a question. Can anyone tell me why I keep getting packet loss on my wireless router when my signal is either good or fair? [03:03] guess not [03:29] pdf editor that i can sign a pdf with? :) [03:29] suggestions? === xrandr_laptop is now known as xrandr [04:31] lol... heychanops... I really think that this #kubuntu-unregged is really huge step backward which a lot of newbs just won't understand.. isn't +R enuf? [04:34] just to continue the rant for another para.. if I'm installing kubuntu on a friends box and I need to ask the !bot I need to reg? see.. that's really dumb. [04:43] !dumb [04:43] The only dumb or stupid question is the one not asked. Please do not tell people off for asking something, just because it seems simple or obvious to you -- we discourage this attitude in all our channels. [04:45] llll: ;l;k [05:05] hello... upgrade my kubuntu karmic to KDE 4.4 RC2 now i have 2 panel... is this a bug? === a_ is now known as Guest60023 === ubuntu is now known as ubuntu_ === ubuntu_ is now known as ubuntu__ === loki_ is now known as Rav3nSw0rd [06:10] I removed konqueror thinking that it was just the browser, but afterwards, my desktop went bye bye, so then I reinstalled konqueror, but my desktop isn't coming back... is there any way to fix this without a complete reinstall? [06:13] is there an easy way to drag widgets around on a panel? I don't see a way to just 'drag and drop' them [06:47] i'm trying to kill wineserver but it won't kill.. any tips? [06:47] also, what's the legal repercussions of killing it? [06:52] nvm winserver -k -9 seemed to do it === loki_ is now known as Rav3nSw0rd [07:32] hi guys, i occasionally get a message that 'kontact' is already working and that if i choose to open a second instance of it i could encounter data loss! That happens, sometimes, after a reboot! I remember that happenning since the days of KDE 3.5! I'm currently running Kubuntu 9.10 with KDE upgraded to 4.3.4. Can anyone suggest anything on this? [07:39] Anyone? [07:40] <[jwill_is_afk]_> naftilos76: Never happened to me, sorry. [07:40] ditto that [07:40] thnks man... [07:41] <[jwill_is_afk]_> naftilos76: Try killing it? [07:41] <[jwill_is_afk]_> Murder usually helps. === loki_ is now known as Rav3nSw0rd === zbenjamin|away is now known as zbenjamin === mugginz_ is now known as mugginz [08:43] Hi [08:43] Hi everyone [08:44] !Kubuntu [08:44] kubuntu is Ubuntu with the KDE Software Compilation instead of !Gnome. See http://kubuntu.org for more information - For support join #kubuntu - See also !kde [08:58] hello :) [09:00] I would like to image a disk to a file, for use in virtual box. I have a legit copy of WinXP sitting on my netbook, and I'd just like to push it into a VM where it's more useful to me (for older games) [09:11] Всем привет !!! Я здесь в первые, ктонить раскажет что и как ? [09:13] !ru | dimasik [09:13] dimasik: Пожалуйста посетите #ubuntu-ru для получения помощи на русском языке / Pozhalujsta posetite #ubuntu-ru dlya polucheniya pomoshi na russkom yazyke [09:14] спс за подсказку [09:14] dimasik: onlu english here, thanks [09:16] Tm_T: спс. тольк я по англ. не понимаю :) [09:25] hi i dont have gedit what application does kde use [09:25] meowkbuntu: kate [09:25] thanks [09:32] I just upgraded from 9.04 to 9.10, now I'm having trouble connecting from my Mac to the printer on my Kubuntu box [09:33] I can print OK from the Kubuntu server, but I can't connect over the network [09:34] Any suggestions? It was working OK on 9.04 [09:43] how do i show the menu in konsole? [09:43] i accidentally the konsole [09:48] i have just installed wine but i cant browse cdrive says the directory does not exist. [09:49] this is strange as its a new install. [09:55] hello anyone there [09:55] i have just installed wine but i cant browse cdrive says the directory does not exist. [09:58] hello [09:58] meowkbuntu: you should try running winecfg [09:59] what will that do i can edit cdrive info there [09:59] i tryed that [09:59] it's the general configuration utility for wine, you can change any drive [10:00] not cdrive i just tride ok [10:00] i can edit any other not the default c drive [10:00] kubuntu has issuse like this at times [10:00] that's not a kubuntu issue, it's a wine issue [10:01] nope similar issuse with other apps [10:01] this time its with wine yes [10:01] try running a wine app, like notepad, that should create the c_drive [10:01] so how do i get wine to point to the proper directory and not the one it tryes to [10:02] it should be "../drive_c" [10:02] which corresponds to ~/.wine/drive_c/ [10:03] ah if i edit the kmenu that may work [10:04] nope it dont wont kmenu wont point to hidden files [10:09] how do I get openssh-server to start automatically upon startup? [10:09] it should already do that [10:09] anyone know how to get the menu back in konsole? [10:10] hmmm, maybe it does [10:10] but I can't connect to my computer regardless [10:10] any ideas? [10:11] oh, nevermind, it must be the lack of sleep, I was connected to the wrong network, sorry, XD [10:18] Hi, Everybody... === Rav3nSw0rd is now known as Nev3rM0re [10:34] tony32: did you get the menu back in konsole? [10:35] no, no big deal but afraid i might need to get it back one day [10:35] tony32: right-click in the konsole window, show menu bar [10:36] i tried, don't see the option [10:42] Hi, I'm trying to install Kubuntu and I'm getting out of range errors on my monitor (Even if I try to install in Safe Graphics Mode). Is this a common problem? I'd be grateful for any workaround suggestions. [10:42] tony32: you don't see this menu? http://imagebin.ca/view/JZEbBio.html [10:44] etali: can you run kubuntu loive cd ok [10:44] iconmefisto: thanks for the troubleshooting. i'm an idiot. apparently i was clicking on or around the titlebar and not the center of konsole [10:44] fixed. thanks [10:44] hi, there is a way to format a usb pendrive with iso9660 filesystem? [10:45] snikker: what file system is that [10:46] Trying that now :) Silly me just assumed it would be OK because I was running Ubuntu on this machine until yesterday. Took some xorg.conf tweaking to get a sensible res in Ubuntu, but at least it installed... [10:46] meowkbuntu: it's a cdrom filesyste [10:46] *filesystem [10:46] snikker: doent sound like a common type of file system [10:46] snikker: what are you trying to do with flashdrive exactly [10:47] snikker: if you are trying to put a live cd onto it you got wrong idea about it [10:47] you can change the topic, RC2 is out, http://www.kde.org/announcements/announce-4.4-rc2.php [10:48] !topic [10:48] Please read the channel topic whenever you enter, as it contains important information. To view it at any time after joining, simply type /topic [10:48] meowkbuntu: it's not packaged, so no [10:48] !off-topic [10:48] #kubuntu is the official Kubuntu support channel, for all Kubuntu-related support questions. Please use #kubuntu-offtopic for general chatter. Thanks! [10:48] meowkbuntu: iso9660 is common used on every cdrom (it's read-only fs) and a nedd a ready-only fs for my pen drive. [10:48] meowkbuntu: i don't want to put a live cd on my pen drive [10:49] meowkbuntu: LiveCD does the same thing - it's defaulting to 93khz H Frequency. This is a flatscreen monitor, in Ubuntu I had to force the freqeuncies to 60hz before it would display... [10:49] snikker: y not just leave flash drive to fat 32 works for every thing you need. [10:49] snikker: now what do you need that fs for [10:50] etali: its your brand of moniter i think run live cd in in compatability mode [10:50] meowkbuntu: fat32 is a read/write fs. i need r/o fs so no one can delete files by misteke [10:51] *mistake [10:51] etali: have you also looked at bios settings on you comp that may be problem there [10:52] snikker: ok just to make sure is that fs work on windows, mac and linus [10:52] * linux [10:52] meowkbuntu: Just nabbed another monitor, having the same problem. Trying LiveCD in safe graphics mode now. What would I be looking for in the bios? [10:53] memenode: yes this fs work on windows,linux and mac [10:53] etali: i dont know something to do with screen or its your screencard [10:54] * screen or monitor [10:55] snikker: look at usb startup disk creator. a livecd will not keep any files or settings created in a session unless you set it up to do that [10:56] iconmefisto: ok, i'll try it. thanks [10:59] etali: you can encrypt the pen drive [10:59] meowkbuntu: I think that was aimed at snikker? [11:00] meowkbuntu: Can't see anything in my bios that would make any difference :( It seems odd the installer is defaulting to 93khz... [11:03] meowkbuntu: Thanks for trying to help. I'll try it again later with a monitor that can definitely support that frequency. Can always edit xorg.conf once it's installed. [11:04] etali: screen card it must be [11:04] snikker: http://www.experts-exchange.com/Storage/Removable_Backup_Media/Q_24076137.html [11:05] snikker and this http://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=2&ved=0CA0QFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.raymond.cc%2Fforum%2Fsoftware%2F5866-how-to-make-usb-flash-drive-read-only.html&ei=98teS6KFOYGTkAXPnrXlCw&usg=AFQjCNE2Y0pvowHA-oJgwYV8En_XLNWHtQ&sig2=B4CxXBXdVMbQSlTeXfZkVA === nosrepa is now known as aperson [11:05] snikker: and also this http://www.shivaranjan.com/2008/09/14/write-protect-read-only-your-usb-drive-with-usb-write-protector/ [11:06] snikker: thats some reading for you [11:06] etail how long have you been using ubuntu [11:07] meowkbuntu: thanks [11:08] snikker: np. you could easily google took me 5 mins to find the right thing to google [11:08] etali: are you here atm [11:08] meowkbuntu: Hi, sorry, running between two pcs :) [11:09] etali: if doing that a polite brb would be nice [11:09] meowkbuntu: I've been using ubuntu for quite a while. This particular PC is a testing machine. It was running the Ubuntu Lucid QA build. [11:09] meowkbuntu: sorry, didn't expect to be away more than a couple of seconds. [11:09] etali: how long have you been using ubuntu/kubuntu etc [11:11] etali: i gtg soon if you cant stay for few minuts and chat i will go now [11:11] meowkbuntu: Been using Ubuntu for a few years. Tried Kubuntu off and on, but bit of a kde newbie. [11:11] ok did ubuntu work on this computer [11:11] meowkbuntu: I answered that question for you a few lines up - assumed you'd seen that....no need to be so hostile [11:12] i am not [11:12] meowkbuntu: Ubuntu worked fine, which is why I was suprised Kubuntu won't get through the installer. [11:12] just trying to help need to ask questions [11:12] so ubuntu was not that great either [11:13] meowkbuntu: Ubuntu installed OK, needed tweaking to get a decent res, but it would at least install :) [11:13] was ubuntu easy to set up over all [11:14] meowkbuntu: Yeah - installed with no trouble, just decided my max rez was something like 1024x768. Had to edit the xorg.conf to get the actual max (1920x1050). [11:14] there are a few ways i would suggest. first you could look at upgrading screencard. if ubuntu worked should not need to [11:15] 2 you could install ubuntu then install kubuntu-desktop along with it. only thing is that you will get all applications comming up on each desktop [11:16] or you could look at linux mint. they have a kde version there. [11:16] http://www.linuxmint.com/ [11:16] meowkbuntu: thanks, I'll take a look at that. [11:16] meowkbuntu: There's no way to force the installer to use a different res / frequency? [11:18] etali: there probably is a way around this. can you start the livecd in recovery mode and login in text mode? [11:18] etali: actually there may be [11:19] meowkbuntu: iconmefisto: I think I can get to the recovery mode, will just try now. [11:20] look in forums there you should find the commands to type you go into live cd boot press 1, f2 etc then you can input options you want [11:23] etali: another simple thing you might want to try: unplug the monitor from the computer, start up livecd, then when it seems like it's done, plug in the monitor and see if it works [11:24] iconmefisto: Thanks. Will try that too. [11:25] Sadly these two computers are as far as it's possible to be from each other in the house :/ [11:25] etali: if you need to old graphics cards are cheep as you can get one to test if need === zbenjamin is now known as zbenjamin|away === zbenjamin|away is now known as zbenjamin [11:29] meowkbuntu: We have spare graphics cards lying around. Would prefer not to have to change the card though. [11:34] hi, how do I check for broken package ? [11:34] I upgrade to kde4.4-rc2 and got trouble with plasma-desktop [11:34] dpkg to check, as I recall. [11:35] Daughain: well I want to check the whole database, not only one package [11:35] meowkbuntu: did you run winecfg ? (re: question in -offtopic) === zbenjamin is now known as zbenjamin|away [11:37] jussi01: did not work [11:38] jussi01: i managed to get icon in kmenu to point to the right place which it was not set to after install ??? [11:38] lyhana8: Google dpkg, I havernt had enugh coffee yet. SOmething like dpkg -l --install, I thikn that checks and installs all broken packages. [11:38] all fine now thanks jussi01 === zbenjamin|away is now known as zbenjamin [11:39] Or oen synaptics, and do what it says. Any broken packages wil show up as soon as you open synaptics. [11:42] plz tell me a download manager [11:42] apparle: Kget [11:43] Tm_T: it does not provide download acceleration [11:43] apparle: google [11:43] apparle: is it for torrents [11:43] meowkbuntu: no [11:43] firefox has a great download manager addon [11:44] meowkbuntu: which one [11:45] meowkbuntu: ? [11:45] apparle: look it up on google [11:46] or do you really need ups to spoonfeed you [11:46] meowkbuntu: please stay kind and helpful [11:47] meowkbuntu: There are times when some of us *do* need to be spoonfed. :P I;ve encountered enough tuts that were beyond me. [11:51] Daughain: Tm_Tyea i get your point. i need a break from irc. you know dealing with ppl for few hours wears you out [11:53] meowkbuntu: I have tried downthemall but it does not provide very good acceleration....although much better than KGet [11:54] meowkbuntu: Ya, I been there a few times meself. =) [11:54] apparle: what exactly do you want to download? If the server where you get it from is slow no download manager in the world can accelerate it [11:55] meowkbuntu: When I use FDM on windows.. it gives me a speed of about 2 MB/s but here it is areound 800KB/s [11:56] Mamarok: ^ [11:56] apparle: well, as I said, that depends on the source [11:56] Mamarok: same file [11:56] then check your connection [11:57] Mamarok: what?... if I am getting 800KB/s doesn't it mean connection is O [11:57] apparle: http://www.ubuntugeek.com/list-of-download-managers-available-in-ubuntu.html [11:57] OK [11:57] apparle: also keep in mind that a server does not always have the same load, it can be fast on day and slow the other [11:59] any idea why I suddenly can't join #kubuntu-devel? something about having to be identified? === etali is now known as etali|lunch [12:02] Or even at different times of the day, depending on what the local net is doing. [12:04] I csan watch a marked degradation in dl speeds during the 8-6 timeframes due to greater load of the workday. [12:04] amichair: you need to register on Freenode: [12:04] !register [12:04] Information about registering your nickname: http://freenode.net/faq.shtml#userregistration - Type « /nick » to select your nickname. Registration help available in #freenode [12:04] apparle: you must realise that kubuntu is slightly more bloated than ubuntu [12:04] amichair: the channel is protected to shield against spammers [12:05] But, it can be more fun to play with.=) [12:05] meowkbuntu: please don't talk rubbish [12:05] meowkbuntu: either you give help and stay on topic or you better leave [12:05] and crunchbang is even less bloated again [12:05] ok i will [12:05] meowkbuntu: how can you say its bloated.... [12:06] i am helping apparlewith his download speed problem [12:06] apparle: please do not discuss this here, that belongs to #kubuntu-offtopic [12:06] both, please stay on topic [12:10] amichair: on all ubuntu channels you now need to first regester your nick name first here on freenode then you can get onto any site [12:12] meowkbuntu: there is no need to repeat what I already told him... === claudio_ is now known as claudio-tux [12:13] amichair: Riddell has unset the +R, it should work now [12:15] hello room .. can some one tell me how to change my desktop to kde through the command line [12:15] ? [12:16] nt_so_nu_noob: do you have kubuntu-desktop installed already? [12:16] yeah installed it just now [12:16] my gnome is broke .. [12:16] so cant do it graphically [12:16] did you also install kdm? It should have asked you a confirmation [12:17] i chose gdm ... [12:17] nt_so_nu_noob: then go to ubuntu for help with that [12:17] meowkbuntu: please stop that! [12:17] no i just want to change over to kde for now [12:17] i'll fix gnome myself [12:18] nt_so_nu_noob: you should be able to start gdm with 'sudo gdm' from the command line, no? [12:18] then you can select the desktop [12:18] let me try it [12:18] nt_so_nu_noob: from login screen you can select what desktop you want to use gnome or kde etc [12:19] meowkbuntu: please, do *not* interfere with my support! Last warning! [12:19] ok Mamarokbut i'm helping [12:19] ok let me explain please ... [12:19] no, you are not, you are only repeating what I just said, don't do that. I will not warn you again! [12:20] One of those days, I see. [12:20] nt_so_nu_noob: sorry, please go on [12:20] gnome is broken so i cant see any display manager things .. borders and all that [12:21] and i am autologing into gnome [12:21] nt_so_nu_noob: ah, that's the problem, I see [12:21] no gdm screen [12:21] i just have my pidgin open [12:21] hey all [12:21] nt_so_nu_noob: did you isntall something special that broke your display? [12:22] no ... i think the disk got corrupt .. [12:22] i need some help with wine [12:22] pulled my power cord .. [12:22] nt_so_nu_noob: oops, then you should check the disk first [12:22] did that automatically . [12:23] didnt help [12:23] my problem is that in kmenu the icon brows cdrive is pointing in the rong place [12:23] OK, did you try reinstalling ubu ntu-desktop? [12:23] any ideas what to do [12:23] ubuntu* [12:23] no [12:23] i installed kde instead [12:23] so now i need the config file where i can change the default desktop [12:24] nt_so_nu_noob: just a second, I need to look that up myself [12:24] i can access the terminal by alt-ctrl-f2 [12:24] Mamarok: forgot to say thanks :-) [12:24] amichair: you are welcome :) [12:24] hey nt_so_nu_noob can you get into the login screen [12:25] no [12:25] its set to auto login [12:25] if i can change that could help too [12:25] ok can you boot into gnome at all [12:26] mobmob: so where is "browse C: drive" pointing to now? [12:26] nt_so_nu_noob: that should help: http://library.gnome.org/admin/gdm/stable/configuration.html.en#sessionconfig [12:26] mobmob: I am already on it [12:27] nt_so_nu_noob: if you can get into gnome to any digree press alt=ctrl=backspace will get you back to login screen [12:27] yes mobmob [12:27] ok one sec [12:27] ok Mamaroki'll leave you to it. [12:27] Back to spoonfeeding, can someone tell me how to get badblocks to mark the bad sectors so I can reformat with them locked out? [12:28] i have a wine problem atm my problem is that in kmenu the icon browse c drive is pointing in the rong place [12:28] mobmob: so where is "browse C: drive" pointing to now? [12:29] Daughain: did you check man badblocks? [12:29] Mamarok: Yeah, and it didnt make any sense to me. Thats why I am asking here. [12:29] mobmob: in my install, it points to ~/.wine/dosdevices/c: [12:30] Daughain: trhy that one then: http://smartmontools.sourceforge.net/badblockhowto.html [12:30] Mamarok alt-ctrl-backspace didnt work [12:30] iconmefisto: ~/documents/.wine/dosdevices/c: thats not even where wine stores its files . i know the wine directory is aslways in ~/.wine [12:31] iconmefisto: yes thats where it should point to. this is a new install of wine [12:32] nt_so_nu_noob: did you see the link I sent you? [12:32] mobmob: so you don't have ~/documents/.wine/ but ~/.wine does exist? [12:32] iconmefisto: i am lost is there a way to change settings i'm new to kubuntu [12:32] nt_so_nu_noob: that should help: http://library.gnome.org/admin/gdm/stable/configuration.html.en#sessionconfig [12:32] iconmefisto: yes it does as it should [12:32] mobmob: have you tried editing that entry in the menu? [12:33] iconmefisto: ~/.wine/dosdevices/c: is on my hdd [12:33] iconmefisto: no never thought of that interesting lol a doh moment [12:34] That link make less sense than the badblock man does. :P [12:34] yes should not be too hard for me. thanks iconmefisto [12:35] Daughain: why less sense? It even gives concrete examples [12:36] Mamarok: Because I dont understand the examples. I dont know how to make them work in ubuntu. I dont understand what I am reading. I'm a linux newb, ergo my comment abut spoonfeeding. [12:36] Daughain: how did you find out that you have bad blocks? [12:36] I can't read that far back, sorry [12:37] The diskmanager says it is failing, and I ost abot half the data on the disk. [12:37] diskmanager? [12:37] DIsk utility. [12:37] Daughain: then you should get a new disk ASAP, there is nothing you can repair on a dying disk [12:37] Its an external, I plug it in, and disk utility pops up a wanring the thing is failing. [12:38] Mamarok: ubuntu tells you that you do by default did for me when i booted live cd [12:38] Daughain: did you run fdisk on it? [12:38] Gee, if that was an opti, I would use it. If possible, I need this disk to last about 3 months for 100G out of 250. [12:38] Whats fdisk? [12:38] mobmob: sorry, I don't understand your sentence, what are you refering to? [12:38] bad sectors [12:39] ok i'll but out [12:39] * Daughain chuckles...... [12:39] Daughain: fdisk is a file system checker [12:39] Daughain: I guess itŝ a USB disk? [12:39] Daughain: what filesystem is on that dsik? [12:39] Yes, WD passport, if it makes any differebce. [12:39] disk* [12:40] Daughain: I have several WD passports here, too [12:40] I tried gettig badblocks to work on my own, and reformatted in ext4. [12:40] you reformatted after trying badblocks? [12:40] Didnt work. [12:40] Yes. [12:41] ok how do i run fdisk on wholl hdd at once [12:41] you do know that reformatting erases all data on the disk, do you? [12:41] Mamarok: I may be new to linux, but I'm not new to hardware. [12:41] mobmob: you need to know the device address of the disk, then unmount it [12:41] Daughain: sorry, just making sure you understand that [12:42] Mamarok: so its best to do it from livve mide like gparted got it [12:42] I already backed up as much as I could get off the disk before I started all this. [12:42] mobmob: then do 'fdisk /dev/hdxx with xx being the exact device [12:42] * livve mide = live mode [12:42] mobmob: one at the time, please, let me check with Daughain first [12:43] Mamarok: ATM I am not worried about data recovery, I just need to see if I can get 100G useful out of this disk for about three months when I can afforrd to replace it. [12:43] hang on mamCAN I SUGGEST SOMETHING THAT MAY HELP [12:43]