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ubuntu_hey guys, can anyone help me?00:01
bazhangubuntu_, with what00:01
ubuntu_okay i installed a package00:02
ubuntu_one sec ill tell you what it is00:02
bazhangUbuntu OS support in #ubuntu not here00:02
IdleOneubuntu_: type /join #ubuntu and ask your question, someone will surely be glad to help if they can. also make sure not to use the enter key to often00:04
ubuntu_I installed a GDM theme on my ubuntu 9.10 and it removed the one I had preinstalled, now the gui wont load, im stuck in the command line mode00:07
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kidd_hi all14:03
kidd_who wants a challenge?14:03
bazhangsupport in #ubuntu kidd_14:13
IdleOneJust a suggestion but I think when reffering people to #ubuntu we need to be a little less short with our answers. We have to remember most user who come in here looking for support are often new to irc and new to ubuntu.14:17
IdleOnethe whole "catch more flies with hunny" thing :)14:18
kidd_im just very confused about this rpoblem and no one on kubuntu is helping, and i saw a link to kubuntu helpers so ithought this is where they "help2 ppl14:27
IdleOnekidd_: what problem are you having?14:28
kidd_thanks for asking idleone, my eth01 port works when connected straight through to my dsl modem but it says in active when plugged in to my router, i cant get no ip address or start the port14:29
kidd_i cant use my wifi card cos it kills my install and i have to re install14:29
kidd_hmmph14:29
IdleOnekidd_: ok, over my head. try asking in #ubuntu someone there should be able to help.14:30
IdleOnebe patient :)14:30
kidd_no one wants to help me :(14:30
kidd_thankyou though14:31
IdleOneI don't think that nobody wants to help but it could be that nobody in there knows the answer right now14:31
kidd_im determined to stick with kubuntu but its litle problems what are annoying me14:31
IdleOnekeep asking from time to time14:31
IdleOnebut #ubuntu or #kubuntu are the correct places to ask for support.14:32
kidd_point taken14:38
kidd_whats this channel for then?14:38
cjohnstonkidd_: the topic explains what this channel is for.14:43
kidd_to help the helpers14:43
kidd_so this would imply that you are good enough to help the helpers? yes?14:44
bazhangof course14:44
kidd_but.....they cant help me14:44
cjohnstonkidd_: not in tech support aspects necessarally14:44
cjohnstonhelp the helpers in an irc aspect14:45
kidd_i dont understand?14:45
kidd_hold there hands whilst they type?14:45
kidd_pat em on the back when they done good?14:45
cjohnstonif a helper has a question about how to do something on irc, or how to handle an issue in a channel or something like that14:45
kidd_so your mods not helpers14:45
kidd_tis very mis leading14:46
cjohnstonno it isnt..14:46
cjohnstonfor people who help out in other channels, this channel is for them needing help...14:47
cjohnstonnot support...14:47
cjohnstonbut help14:47
kidd_if im in a chatroom, and i have an issue i tell the mod, if a helper needs assistance, or "help" they come to you14:48
cjohnstonif thats how you want to look at it then sure14:49
kidd_so ur a mod14:49
cjohnstonnope14:49
cjohnstonand we dont have mods.. we have ops..14:49
kidd_my bad, well thankyou for helping me in the manner which you did,14:49
kidd_sorry it couldnt have had a better output14:49
cjohnstonwhat type of output do you want? someone to fix your problem?14:50
kidd_have a nice day/evening where ever you all are14:50
cjohnstonthere are plenty of ways to go get help... there are support channels on IRC, theres the forums, theres the LP answers, google...14:50
cjohnstontons of different options14:50
cjohnstonthis channel happens to not be a support channel, as stated in the topic14:50
kidd_there is many options but me being stupid assumed the helpers of the helpers would know more than the helpers and thus, be able to help me more but nope. just ops isntead14:51
kidd_thankyou for your time though14:52
bazhangnp14:52
cjohnstonAs said... ops dont have to have technical knowledge and be able to provide tech support14:52
kidd_:)14:52
kidd_can i be an op then?14:52
IdleOnenot if you ask14:53
cjohnstonkidd_: take a look at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IRC/IrcTeam?action=show&redirect=IrcTeam14:53
bazhangcreate your own channel14:53
IdleOneops in the ubuntu channels are asked to be ops they don't ask to be an op14:53
kidd_can i be a helper to the helper of the helpers?14:53
IdleOnekidd_: yes14:53
kidd_nice14:53
IdleOneyou are welcome to idle here and help out where you can14:54
cjohnstonSince there is no official helper and nothing special that is granted, yes14:54
kidd_but this isnt a helping channel, you only help helpers14:54
kidd_id rather hsare my technical abilitys with the world14:54
kidd_and my typos14:55
IdleOnekidd_: then #ubuntu is where you want to share your tech help14:55
cjohnstonkidd_: then help out in #ubuntu or another support channel14:55
kidd_ok, thanks all14:56
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kidd_hi helpers22:11
kidd_i have some info for you, you may find it useful22:12
kidd_for helping the other helpers22:12
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