=== nikolam_ is now known as nikolam [02:23] hi. i have been having a problem with flash lately (it doesn't work at all, on any browser). i would love some suggestions to fix it. i have tried reinstalling through synaptic, downloading and installing directly form the website etc. [02:24] it seems strange that it is system wide... none of the browsers i have installed are functioning (firefox, chrome, midori, epiphany... i don't know why i hae installed so many) [02:24] anyhow, any help would be greatly appreciated... i don't know what to do with my computer anymore now that i can't watch youtube :) [02:26] upgraded from previous version? [02:29] psycho_oreos, i think it broke sometime around an upgrade [02:30] wadda, around what sort of upgrade? [02:30] just one through the udate manager [02:31] can't recall what it was? [02:31] i don't really remember though... i didn't pay any mind when it happened and sometimes i don't restart my computer after it finishes (lazy habit, i know) [02:31] hmm [02:31] any distro upgrades? [02:32] nope. i believe i did a clean install to 9.10, even. [02:32] back when it first came out [02:33] either the plugins on the browser aren't installed properly, i.e. no hooks or the flash thing itself is broken [02:34] do all the browsers use different plugins? [02:35] doubt it, of course the plugin itself for each browser varies in location (where its placed in the system) [02:37] i believe it is in usr/lib/flashplugin-nonfree [02:37] and usr/lib/mozilla/plugins (i will double check this one) [02:38] you can easily see in firefox, just hit up: about:plugins [02:38] yes [02:40] the only place i see flv or flash is under VLC multimedia plugin [02:40] so it must not see it [02:40] well vlc might not be working or supported [02:41] but shouldn't it play using the flash-nonfree from the repositories? do i need vlc as well? [02:42] you might need vlc as well if flv is handled by vlc [02:42] mine is handled by both vlc and mplayer, both of those are also installed [02:43] i do have vlc installed but i never installed the mozilla plugin [02:43] but, i guess that would mean it once worked without it [02:43] maybe i will try installing it just to see what happens [02:43] good idea [02:44] although i can't imagine that would help with the other browsers [02:44] well we'll see [02:44] nope, no luck. [02:45] did you also restart firefox? [02:45] yes [02:47] might need to pastebin your about:plugins [02:47] ok [02:49] it isn't as pretty as i would like but: http://paste.ubuntu.com/380721/ [02:50] it mentions flash on line 27 [02:50] yeah its handled by totem, weird [02:51] it doesn't mention the flash-nonfree.so anywhere (like it does for other .so like on line 6 and 31 [02:53] well it should have its own entries shockwave flash.. it does in mine albeit I am using slightly older version of xubuntu (9.04) [02:54] hmm I'll show you the output of mine in pastebin [02:54] where else on a computer should flash live, other than in /usr/lib/mozilla/plugins? [02:55] http://paste.ubuntu.com/380725/ [02:57] huh, there is your flash right at the top [02:58] yup and its listed as libflashplayer.so [02:58] I'm thinking its a botched install with the flashplugin [02:59] is there some way i can purge my machine of everything flash related and start from fresh? [03:00] not that I know of, but probably a good idea to try and manually install flashplugin somehow, lemme check what other packages it maybe under [03:02] hmm is flashplugin-installer package installed? [03:03] yep. (installed, and reinstalled several times) [03:04] sometimes, out of desperation, i hope that repeating things that have failed will eventually work [03:04] i might try this http://profarius.com/content/64bit-java-flash-deathroll [03:04] we'll see what happens [03:04] well I suppose you could do remove from there, that'll remove the installer and stuff [03:05] yes. [03:05] it would be a start === SG2Tiger is now known as Esjitu === Esjitu is now known as SG2Tiger [03:18] what is the equivalent of gnome-session in xubuntu? [03:18] please [03:24] xfce4-session [03:26] thank you VERY much!! [03:26] np [03:26] why the 4? I kept tryin xfce-session [03:26] most likely version 4 [03:27] it is, just checked [03:28] well thank you, now I will always (hopefully) remember to put 4 [04:40] * SG2Tiger is away: Gone away for now === evil is now known as good [04:47] * SG2Tiger is back. === good is now known as evil [04:51] I would just like thank everyone who has contributed to the Xubuntu project. Not only does it work and run great, but the default out-of-box theme is spectacular. [04:52] Black if my favorite shade, and blue is my favorite color. :) [04:52] Well, more of a really dark grey but it is still awesome. [05:10] am i in the right place for ubuntu installation questions? [05:10] try #ubuntu [05:11] good morning to all of you who inhabit the tranquil binary rainforest known as .....Xubuntu! [05:11] not much help there for my issue, is there any place else? [05:12] whay is the problem? [05:12] what* [05:12] unable to find a medium containing a live file system [05:13] are you trying to do a ubuntu (stand alone) installation to your hard drive? [05:13] yes [05:13] so will it boot? (hit f2 or f8 or f12) [05:15] do you have a buntu installation cd? [05:15] it seems to begin the installation process after the instal screen and stops showing that message [05:15] downloaded [05:15] stops showing what message? [05:15] does your computer meet the minimum specs? [05:16] unable to find a medium containing a live file system [05:16] so that is you r message when it stops? [05:16] yes [05:16] one moment, i cant say i have ever encountered this. [05:16] what are the specs on your computer? [05:17] sounds like a bad cd too me...becasue the file system is part of the installation as far as i know. [05:18] 750mhz amd duron...64mb men... [05:18] not enough memory [05:18] heh that's puny [05:19] it doesnt meet the requirements [05:19] you need DSL [05:19] ok well that makes sense [05:19] your computer prolly uses sdram pc100 which is dirt cheap on ebay [05:20] do you have 2 memory slots or 4? [05:20] your processor is ok...need some ram [05:20] how big is the HD? [05:21] <_Techie_> i just got in, if your unsure about your RAM and need a really rough guideline, look in the RAM slots for the keys, 2keys + DDR, 3keys = SDRAM [05:22] not really sure, it's an older pc.. i have to look up specs for it [05:22] _Techie_ Master of ALL Free Online Computer Technicians!!!!!!!!! [05:22] <_Techie_> heya Balsaq, long time no see [05:22] where that hecj a have you been? Pete's is also MIA? [05:23] heck* [05:23] <_Techie_> ive been workign on my Xbox alot [05:23] gotta a new laptop [05:23] <_Techie_> and i havent done anythign with pete in a long time [05:23] haent seen him in weeks in here [05:24] got an i5 with 4gig os ddr3 [05:24] <_Techie_> anyone in here got knowledge about cluster sizes in various HDD formats? [05:24] <_Techie_> i hear [05:24] <_Techie_> heard* [05:24] <_Techie_> you told me about it last time i was in here [05:24] thanks for the help i'll try another tower with a bit more muscle [05:24] ahhh seems like it been longer [05:25] <_Techie_> yeah, i dont stop by as much as i used to [05:25] whew 64mb of ram....i feel his pain [05:26] <_Techie_> 64mb isnt half bad [05:26] what can he run? [05:26] dsl? [05:26] <_Techie_> yeah [05:26] <_Techie_> DSL will run entirely in RAM with that much [05:26] <_Techie_> puppy [05:26] <_Techie_> any of the cut down versions of linux really [05:27] i'd like to tool around with dsl just to see what it is [05:27] <_Techie_> he may be able to run Xubuntu but it would seem sluggish [05:27] <_Techie_> DSL is annoying in my experience [05:27] i have heard [05:27] <_Techie_> anyway, i gotta go... tea [05:27] LATER [05:52] _Techie_ i know you may be gone but have you messed around with bittorrents at all? [06:26] <_Techie_> Balsaq, yes i have, but for reasons this channel doesnt support [06:27] aye mate, a young lady i know had xp home and got a terrible virus. she never made a recovery disk so iinstalled buntu. she likes it but want xp back now. she has a license. [06:37] <_Techie_> if she has a valid liscence look for a SP2 cd as SP3 cd's have keys streamlined [06:39] what is keysstreamlined [06:50] Good morning. How do I force X to use a different display mode, while it is still running? Or, maybe simpler, how do I restart X with a mode that works? I accidentally changed the mode to one that my TV refused to display :-( [06:52] i am not on my xubuntu OS now but i think i was right clicking on the desktop to get into that [06:53] :-) [06:53] Thank you, Balsaq, but I think you didn't read all of my message :-) [06:54] I can't see my desktop. [06:54] X is currently in a mode whih my TV refuses to show. [06:55] eweww [06:55] I can see xfce4-display-settings is still running, but since I can't click anything, I can't revert to the previous setting. [06:55] I can access it just fine in console (ssh), but I don't know how to reset the display mode from console [06:56] i see [06:57] sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg [06:57] a guess [06:57] i am no expert [06:58] _Techie_, TheSheep, Sysi...HELP [06:59] we have a few techs in here that literally walk on H20... [07:00] [07:00] Join Date: Apr 2007 [07:00] My beans are hidden! [07:00] [07:00] Re: reset display to default in terminal? [07:00] you should boot your linux into safe mode, using the grub menu and selecting the safe mode option - the second from the top usually. [07:00] there you get a command line interface with root logged in. type the following there: [07:00] Code: [07:00] sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg [07:03] ewww [07:03] I'd rather not reboot [07:03] I don't mind killing X [07:03] I remember doing so before, at least on other OSs [07:04] hmmm, lets see what else we can find [07:04] I've run Gentoo for years, but got tired of recompiling everything when updates were released [07:04] xubuntu is my favorite [07:04] It was something like restart or kill GDM [07:04] but, I need to make sure it restarts with a proper mode [07:07] hmmm you cant create another user and log in huh? [07:09] If you don’t have access to your graphical (GUI) desktop to delete these folders in Nautilus or you’re stuck at the login screen, drop to a terminal by hitting CTRL + ALT + F1, login to your account, and run this command: [07:09] rm -rf .gnome .gnome2 .gconf .gconfd .metacity [07:09] Get back to your GUI desktop by hitting CTRL + ALT + F7. [07:09] Login and VOILÀ! Just like the first time you ever logged into your Gnome desktop. [07:09] of course you would have to insert the xfce stuff where it is using the gnome stuff [07:09] wild shot in the dark [07:11] <_Techie_> whats the problem? [07:11] thank GD [07:11] N-S speak....one of the Techs is here [07:12] hey _Techie_ [07:12] I accidentally set my display mode to one my TV refuses to show [07:12] I can access it just fine in console (ssh), but I don't know how to reset the display mode from console [07:13] <_Techie_> i know how to change the mode from terminal [07:13] It was on 1920x1080 and I lowered it to 1024x764 and it just went black (you'd think it would allow such a low res, but noooo). [07:13] <_Techie_> but i am unsure on syntax for accessing "remote" X servers [07:13] ok [07:13] mmm [07:14] <_Techie_> and im not in linux atm, having removed it earlier [07:14] I need to change it on display 0 (afaik) [07:14] if need be i can go in the basement and boot my xubuntu computer [07:14] <_Techie_> nah [07:14] <_Techie_> ill look over the manuals [07:14] oh, silly me, I should be able to use ctrl-alt-Fx to get another console [07:15] which should be on another mode - I'll test, brb [07:15] <_Techie_> the command to change modes from CLI is xrandr [07:16] <_Techie_> normally youde do xrandr --output --mode [07:18] <_Techie_> try xrandr --display :0 --mode 1920x1080 [07:19] Seems it can't be done remotely [07:19] anyway [07:20] It also seems I've been wasting your time ... [07:20] <_Techie_> DW [07:20] The TV has now finally decided to show the low-res [07:20] <_Techie_> haha [07:20] <_Techie_> it would have been calibrating [07:20] I left it there for some hours [07:20] yeah it did [07:20] but never got anywhere - several minutes [07:20] so I just switched to remote ssh and did other things with the tv [07:21] I'm configuring my WDTV Live to be used as a music player, and it's not doing what I want :-) [07:21] So I had that display running instead of kubuntu [07:22] <_Techie_> anyway, i gotta go log into world of warcraft as my guild raid starts soon [07:34] :-) [07:34] thank you [07:34] Balsaq and to you too [07:35] I just reset the display to the monstrous 1920x1080, since on 1368x it was showing the image slightly off center [07:35] qool [07:35] I just wanted the text to be larger and more readable from the sofa [07:35] Next time I will just make Firefox enlarge the text [09:31] <_Techie_> its quiet tonight [09:35] so it seems [09:48] <_Techie_> sysi, you got any experience in file systems with large cluster sizes? [09:59] i'm afraid not [10:20] do i upgarde from xubuntu 9.04 to xubuntu 9.10 just as I would in ubuntu or would I have to do something special? [10:21] same process, they offer the upgrades when the updates come in. [10:23] (careful 9.04 is the best one....IMO) [10:24] it may depend [10:24] but there's alvays chance of problems when you upgrade [10:29] <_Techie_> if your unsure about updating then you should do some research, if theres nothing great for you in karmic then you may be better staying with jaunty [10:31] <_Techie_> anyway, its 11:30 and ive got places to be tomorrow [10:31] <_Techie_> so thats my 2cents for the night [10:32] half an hour over midday here :) [10:32] 532 am here [10:33] i'll never get bored to different timezones in irc [10:33] we are all way different [10:55] Hi all. I need some help: I've been messsing around with netbook remix gui and now i have no sound in regular xfce. Any suggestins? Thx in advance. [10:56] go to applications -> multimedia -> mixer [10:56] maybe sound is muted [10:58] If it's alsamixer related i have already unmuted everything. [10:58] how about pulseaudio mixer [10:59] "Pulsaudio mixer" Where can i find one? [10:59] try to reload alsa [10:59] sudo alsa force-reload [10:59] OK [11:04] This is what I've got -> http://pastebin.com/f43819411 [11:11] It says something about pulseaudio however i thought i was using alsa. How can i check this setting and if not neceserily switch back to alsa. [11:16] Ok what file is responsible for chosing sound driver? [11:17] you could totally remove pulseaudio [11:18] I will try to do that. [11:22] I still keep receiving this error : WARNING: can't stat() fuse.gvfs-fuse-daemon file system /home/handjob/.gvfs [14:48] hello === evil is now known as nude [18:35] installed ATI Radeon graphics card and then uninstalled and now the base chipset does not run gui. [18:36] I'm here using irssi [18:36] help? [18:47] sorry but I don't know have you tried asking in #ubuntu [18:53] sinbox, 410 GONE [18:54] yes saw that too late, I disable the notifications and forgot to check [21:17] Hello [21:18] I'm having a slight issue with xubuntu [21:18] I'm currently on the live CD, but the installer doesn't want to run [21:19] I'm not having any errors pop up either. I get a brief thing in the window list saying "Starting Administrative ...", which then disappears [21:20] but then nothing happens. Any ideas? [21:24] have you checked he integrity of the disc? [21:26] not yet [21:26] that's a good idea [21:27] I'll go try that. Thanks :) [21:56] Hi all. [21:57] I have no idea what I did wrong, but for some reason, but I fail to find any sense of spell checking anywhere on my desktop. [21:57] Can you please help me fix that? [21:58] Xubuntu doesnt mount audio cds :-/ [21:59] someoney any clues? [21:59] someone [22:12] Sachse_Siechtum: audio cds are never mounted. [22:21] Any help in fixing the spell check problem? [22:21] my* spell check problem.. [22:25] would help a lot if we knew what the problem was... [23:07] knome, I'm really not sure what I did, but whatever it was, it must have resulted in the disabling of the entire spell check system on my desktop. [23:08] knome, is there some certain package that I should have installed for it to work? [23:25] my mic is realy low (skype and audacity). alsamixser is all high. it's logitech AK5370 and used to work.. any clues? [23:57] owen1 also checked the mixer for pulseaudio? [23:58] Sachse_Siechtum: hello there! what do u mean? [23:58] well on the volume control I can choose different mixers...like alsa...pulseaudio ect... [23:59] ..oss mixer... [23:59] i use the alsamixer command. let me try with xfce4 UI.