[00:30] I installed a slave drive this week, formatted it, and it's even mounted. But, how do I create a folder in it? I only have Lost + Found in it, and can't create a new folder or paste anything [00:31] Vanessa45, what kind of filesystem is the drive? [00:31] filesystem? it's a 500 gb Western Digital PATA drive [00:31] does that answer that question? [00:32] it's formatted ext4 [00:33] Vanessa45, ext4 was what we're looking for :) have you tried making the folder in a terminal? what error(s) were you given? (command is: mkdir dirname) [00:33] I did sudo mkdir /storage [00:33] but, it just created a folder on my master drive [00:34] Vanessa45, that's probably because /storage would make the directory in the root folder of your master drive :) [00:34] Vanessa45, try navigating to the directory you want to make a *new* directory in, and type: mkdir storage [00:35] +sudo* sorry [00:35] how do I naviage in terminal? [00:35] I entered "dir" and got "desktop" and "pictures" [00:36] cd = change directory...if you don't know what files/folders are in the directory, type ls to list them...from there, you can use the tab key to autocomplete the file/directory name :) [00:36] 24.S06.HR.HDTV.XviD Desktop Pictures [00:36] Bios jre1.6.0_17 skype-ubuntu-intrepid_2.1.0.81-1_i386.deb [00:36] this is what I get [00:37] for example cd /home/ryan/Downloads would take me to the Downloads folder in my home folder :) cd .. (two periods) takes you to the directory above the one you're in [00:37] cd.. command not found [00:37] cd .. [00:37] space [00:37] ^^ [00:38] * paultag goes afk [00:38] oh, right, sorry [00:38] ok, I'm at the start, of the master drive [00:39] if you open the drive using your file manager (Nautilus is default in Ubuntu) you'll be able to see the path to use in your terminal...let me see if I can give you some examples -- just a sec [00:44] I have nautilus open, clicked on properties [00:45] the name : WD 500gb [00:45] Location /media [00:45] Vanessa45, Screenshot: http://imagebin.org/106152 and terminal: http://paste.ubuntu.com/466713/ The lines beginning with ## are comments to you [00:49] I named the drive wd 500gb [00:49] should I delete the space? [00:49] Vanessa45, you don't have to...just use a \ (the one above the Enter key) before the space (ex: My\ Documents) [00:51] not working, how do I rename it? [00:52] Vanessa45, do me a favor...copy the output of the ls command in the /media directory and paste it to http://paste.ubuntu.com -- I just want to make sure I follow along with you correctly :) [00:54] cdrom cdrom0 storage Verbatim WD500gb [00:55] Vanessa45, did you type it in as WD500gb or wd500gb -- everything on a linux system is case sensitive [00:55] I can get in the drive now [00:55] progress! :) now try to: sudo mkdir storage (or whatever you want to name the folder) [00:56] BINGO! [00:56] ok, it's created [00:56] but, I can't paste in it? [00:57] not sure how to make it paste-able...but you can just copy files using the terminal still :) cp /path/to/original/file /path/to/copy [00:58] alright, thaniks, it was useful [00:58] learning something new every day [00:59] Vanessa45, we all are! :) it's what linux is all about...learning more about how your machine actually works and other new stuff as you go along [01:00] this deserves a beer right? [01:00] Vanessa45, most definitely -- I'll get one too ;) [01:00] * slidinghorn runs to the refrigerator [01:01] ahh...the sweet taste of victory! [01:05] I just found out how to give myself permission [01:05] this could be dangerous :p [01:05] Vanessa45, hahaha -- careful ;-) [01:05] just for the folder [01:10] this is a good page on sudo and root. https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo [01:11] and for file permissions. https://help.ubuntu.com/community/FilePermissions [01:11] FWIW :) === IceGuest_75 is now known as Tarashell [01:46] so, my question is, I just got an acer aspire one netbook, but the windows 7 starter thing it comes with won't let me change my background. Is there a good ubuntu shell/version/etc for netbooks? [01:47] !netbook | Tarashell [01:47] Factoid 'netbook' not found [01:47] oh, boo! [01:47] lol [01:48] http://www.ubuntu.com/netbook & http://www.ubuntu.com/netbook [01:48] check those out Tarashell ^^ [01:55] mmhmm [01:55] shiny [01:55] thankks [01:56] y'know [01:56] the only reason i want to switch is... [01:56] Tarashell, haha, no problem [01:56] that I can't do one minor thing [01:56] but, windows is made of horrible demons anyway [02:27] hello [02:27] hello [02:28] i have a trouble with ATI on my ubuntu [02:29] SunnShine, what do you mean by trouble? [02:29] SunnShine, could you provide some details? Answers & questions are best on one line, in as much detail as possible. for multiple lines, use http://paste.ubuntu.com for screenshots: http://tinyurl.com/imagebin [02:29] i just can't get it work [02:30] how are you trying to get it to work [02:30] i don't how how to install my video card drivers [02:31] ahh [02:31] are you using the open-source driver? [02:31] System -> Administration -> Hardware drivers [02:31] yep tried [02:31] nothing [02:31] there [02:31] and you definately have an ATI card? [02:32] is it an older card? [02:32] yes, older one [02:32] SunnShine: what do you get from the Terminal (Applications > Accessories > Terminal) command: lspci | grep VGA [02:32] most of the older ones use the default drivers as ATI doesnt provide a driver, does the screen display poorly or at a low resolution? [02:33] 01:05.0 VGA compatible controller: ATI Technologies Inc Radeon IGP 330M/340M/350M [02:34] i have laggies when i'm moving folder, minimalize etc. thats why i need to install drivers [02:34] but my mouse is moving properly [02:36] SunnShine, could you please post the output of this command to http://paste.ubuntu.com : sudo lshw -C video [02:38] http://paste.ubuntu.com/466747/ [02:38] here it is [02:41] SunnShine, have you taken a look at installing the open source ATI driver? It tends to support older cards very well. Here's a link w/ more info (remember...read all of it before trying it out) ;) -- https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RadeonDriver [02:44] didn't tried it [02:44] thanks, i will try [05:03] hi, need help installing my printer [05:29] anyone?? [05:29] might ask in #Ubuntu [05:30] i tried, noone cared :S [05:30] ouch. [05:30] yeap [05:30] 3 second brainstorm, while it's plugged in go to system -> preferences -> hardware drivers [05:30] might get something out of it [05:30] might [05:31] none, its empty [05:32] hm, 'simple scan' or 'xane' try that [05:32] applications -> graphics i think [05:33] simple scan worked [05:33] oyay! [05:33] but i cant print anything [05:33] oh fffff [05:33] i've never used a printer with linux [05:33] me neither :S [05:33] what does it say in simple scan [05:34] ? ? [05:34] about? [05:35] what are you trying to print? [05:35] and never mind about my other question [05:35] openoffice doc [05:35] you can't print it file - print? [05:35] ok.. [05:40] do you know how to manualy install the drivers? [05:43] no, sorry [05:43] try asking in ##linux [05:43] but last time, system -> adminstration -> printers [05:51] the system dont recognize it [05:52] did you do add+device uri? [05:52] what? [05:52] dont knpw what are you talking aboput [05:53] i have no idea either [05:53] `-` [05:53] but i'm trying to help [05:53] when i have no experience with linux [05:53] and printers. [09:28] hi [10:23] herro [10:24] heya MadameTock [10:24] aww Maddeth* [11:43] Hey people [11:53] hello Silver_Fox_ [11:53] Hello pedro3005 :) How are you ? [11:53] Very good, thanks [11:53] and you? [11:56] Not so bad, just freeing up some space on a server [11:56] sounds fun [11:56] Cloud servers are quite fun [11:57] Sort of in the middle of making everything work like it use to and have nobody notice that files are being loaded from different locations. Hooray for perl [11:58] Hooray! [12:03] pedro3005, Currently we have ~22GB free . After this I would like to see that go up to about 100GB [12:03] Thats stage 1 anyway [12:03] The other 2 stages should clear up some space too :) [12:03] That's what, web hosting? [12:03] Yes [12:05] Nice :) [13:38] Hi, I have a question. I tried running a program in wine and it crashed my computer ....How do I use terminal to get it back *without* restarting [13:40] I restarted "X" using /etc/init.d/gdm restart but on the F7 terminal it hangs at "Checking Battery State....[OK]" [13:43] What about F6, F8, F9? [13:44] omg...lol thanx it was on F8 [13:44] Why did it change? [13:45] The theme is also different...is this normal? [13:47] There's some script/program that writes some log-messages. It'll take the first tty available, the same will Xorg. So Xorg probably took a while to start, so it got second. [13:48] So .....Just a thought . Can you run multiple gui's? [13:52] Yes, just choose switch user from the top-right panel thingy. It'll run a new Xorg instance on the next available tty, probably tty9 (F9) [13:52] You can also start one manually from the terminal, with the startx command [13:53] okay cool ...Thanx much for the help [13:58] hey ppl i have a problem installing ubuntu 10.04 netbook dual with win7 starter. when i boot from my diskonkey ubuntu install in the menu of the install there is no side by side install option like it shown on the tutorial [14:00] It will ask you if you want side by side when you get to the partitioning part of the install [14:01] can you give a link to the tutorial? [14:02] sketchbag - i got there and i know it sepose to be there ( 3 options 1-side by side 2 stand alone 3 advanced or someth) by in my install is only 2 [14:04] i used the main site of ubuntu they tutorial [14:04] you could do a wubi install [14:04] IceIceIce: What two options do you get? [14:05] stand alone install and the second option goes to some partition tool manu but it is not the side by side [14:06] http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/windows-installer [14:06] Hm. Do you see the windows partition(s)? [14:06] You start windows ...then use the wubi installer which is probably already on the disc and it will install ubuntu like a regular windows program [14:07] yes i do . i tryed install wubi but i found only the desktop ver [14:07] okay. [14:09] i would prefer o install the netbook ver and not wubi [14:10] http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/17486/install-ubuntu-netbook-remix-with-wubi-installer/ [14:10] Nevermind lol [14:10] Using the advanced option, you should be able to resize the windows partition I think, but would be better if that side-by-side option had appeared. [14:11] A possibly easier way is to boot the live session, run gparted, resize the windows partition and leave unpartitioned space for ubuntu. The installer should then give you an option to use the available space. [14:12] i did that . resized with win7 part tool and now i have 50g unpart space [14:13] Oh, and still no option :/ [14:13] but i can do anyth with this space from the ubuntu install [14:13] 'loa ll [14:13] Ok, but you can use the advanced option [14:14] Select the non- windows partition and install [14:14] Create a logical ext4 partition of about 10-15G with mountpoint "/", a logical swap partition about 1.5x physical mem, and the rest a logical ext4 partition with mount-point "/home" [14:16] 'lod uanedesign [14:16] geirha what lang r u speaking in ? :) i am new to linux [14:18] IceIceIce: Advanced linux language I guess :) I can guide you through it, but right now it's dinnertime. [14:19] geirha bon apetit [14:23] http://www.control-escape.com/linux/lx-partition.html [14:25] Very old but helpful [14:25] :) [14:25] ow i know what it means i dont know how to do it with linux [14:26] but thank you . there must be some couz for the opt of dual to disapier [14:27] The windows partition is a different color from the free space am I right? [14:27] yes [14:28] When you partitioned the drive did you create a new partiton ? [14:30] because if so ....your windows install will only be able to use a certain part of the drive like 40 out of 80 gigs for example ....which means that the other 40 gigs which cannot be used is free for ubuntu [14:31] So if this is the case you can simply just install to the partition that does not contain windows [14:31] i tryed [14:31] cant use it [14:35] I would suggest typing "/join ubuntu" without the quotes and attempting to get help there [14:36] "/join #ubuntu" *** [14:36] IceIceIce: in Gparted does that 50gb show as unallocated? [14:37] IceIceIce: if you run the Installer you get this option? http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/images/installinglucid07a.png [14:38] duanedesign: i think it does. i shrank my c drive with win 7 part tool [14:39] duanedesign: the first option in this page u linked is missing [14:41] Based on the picture can you describe what you are seeing? [14:43] i have the opt "erase and use...." and the opt ".....(advanced)" the first option is missin === pjarnahom is now known as pjarnahomzz [14:43] IceIceIce: have you booted into Windows since you resized it? [14:43] i dont remmember why? [14:45] lol i'm not helping much ... [14:45] :) [14:46] I'm pretty sure all he needs to do is click on advanced and move the slider..... [14:46] I don't understand how he could simply not use it [14:47] It's impossible I tell you * Shakes Fist* [14:47] :D [14:48] is this your first time in the channel Sketchbag ? [14:48] yea [14:48] great. It is like a slower paced #ubuntu [14:49] that is our goal. Provide a more one on one environment for people to get help. #ubuntu can be a little busy [14:49] Oh I see [14:50] So me trollin probbaly doesn't help lol :D [14:50] probably* [14:50] Sketchbag: you are fine [14:50] Sketchbag: everyone is welcome [14:51] and encouraged :) [14:51] lol [14:52] I just started using xchat and it keeps coming up with these red posts ...it's throwing me off [14:52] is that when someone highlights you? [14:52] like this Sketchbag [14:52] yea [14:53] I thought you were Pm'ing but there was no window lol [14:53] haha [14:53] Sketchbag: irc has a little learning curve, not too bad though [14:54] lol yea I'm kinda a noob ... [14:54] How long have you been using linux ? [14:54] freenode is a great network. A lot of FOSS channels [14:54] Sketchbag: 3 years [14:55] I've been dabbling with it off and on for as long as I can remember...I once built my own kernel in gentoo ...using a guide lol [14:56] Sketchbag: i used a ffew other distros first but was having trouble learning the OS. The communities outdide of Ubunt are not nearly as hempful [14:56] helpfull [14:56] yea I know what you mean [14:56] i got told RTFM aloy [14:56] I found ubuntu about 2 years ago ...and I switched [14:57] RTFM? [14:57] nice. Are you using Lucid right now? [14:57] well actually I'm on my vista gaming computer at the moment but the one sitting right next to me is lucid yea [14:58] * duanedesign shakes head in disappointment :P [14:58] Sketchbag: no, i keep a Windows box for work stuff [14:59] lol the only reason im on it is cuz I had to google how to restart x lol [14:59] I crashed it using wine [14:59] heh, there is nothing worse than trying to troubleshoot your computer without Google [15:00] yea lol [15:01] I installed this program called keytouch the other day to map my keyboard and it crashed .....ever since then I have been having problems [15:01] like now for instance I just lost sound .... [15:02] nevermind fixed it [15:02] lol [15:02] So what do you use ...ubuntu? [15:02] Sketchbag: so you are trying to remap your keyboard? [15:03] Sketchbag: yes I am running Ubuntu Lucid [15:03] I was ..I have a wireless wave some of the keys aren't detected by the gnome default [15:03] Do you have compiz and emerald? [15:05] I use Compiz, yes [15:05] I love it [15:06] You should try emerald as well it has a nice little tray icon that allows you to choose your window managers and decorators and the ever usefull reload window manager button .....love it [15:07] I figure if im going to spend so much of my time on there it better be beautiful [15:08] right [15:08] lol I talk alot [15:08] I ahve been using Docky lately. [15:08] Got rid of my bottom panel [15:08] like osx style? [15:09] http://www.flickr.com/photos/12476914@N03/4503895078/sizes/l/ [15:09] Sketchbag: that also shows my Conky and Rainlendar(calendar) setup [15:10] those 'rings' are my RAM, CPU, Disk space and time [15:10] Ilike that [15:10] Very cool [15:11] How do you tell which is which though ? [15:11] :) [15:11] heh, i took a bit of getting used to [15:11] lol [15:12] I want a performance metre but all I can find is junky ones off of the Software centre [15:12] Do you know a good one .....just like a widget or perhaps a taskbar one [15:13] Sketchbag: to measure cpu usage? [15:14] Yea ...but more ....you know full featured , like ram swap usage , video memory that kind of thing [15:14] I like to know what is happening :D [15:15] you might look at conky. You dont have to do the crazy ring setup i have [15:16] omg I just got it RTFM - (read the F**king Manual) [15:16] lmao [15:16] Im so slow [15:16] http://conky.sourceforge.net/screenshots.html [15:16] those are conky setups. It is highly customizable [15:17] I like customizable [15:17] Awsome I'm gonna pick it up [15:19] lol I got it [15:20] But it disappeared haha [15:20] had to terminal it [15:21] Sketchbag: you have to tweak the .conkyrc file to get it to your liking [15:21] Shit , the gui disappeared [15:22] .....i've been having problems lately lol [15:22] I had it going but it was just blinking [15:22] then it disappeared lol [15:23] hmm, since you installed keytouch you have had issues? [15:23] yea [15:24] It doesnt appear on my proc list anymore [15:24] Took a while to fully kill it [15:24] but I fear something still lingers [15:24] that is a kde app. might be something to do with the kde libraries it installed [15:25] nevermind [15:25] I personally really dislike Kde [15:26] i thought it was a KDE app :P [15:26] It has been ....I dunno what you call it "ported" [15:26] Sketchbag: what are the symptoms you are having exactly? [15:26] lol [15:27] Impossible to explain .... [15:27] It's like you know somethings wrong.... [15:27] gotcha :) [15:27] Ithings just don't work the way they used to [15:27] Thing*s [15:30] Sketchbag: one thing to try is to run Metacity for awhile instead of Compiz and see if you still have issues. That could help narrow down your issue. Help you setermine if it is Compiz [15:30] Do you rember the aptitude command to fix all packages? [15:31] That is actually waht I was thinking aswell [15:31] But I didn't think that compiz could have such adverse effects [15:32] I'll try it [15:32] sudo aptitude -f [15:32] thanx [15:34] Sketchbag: or: sudo apt-get install --fix-broken [15:34] I have unsatisfied packages .. [15:34] haha usatisfied [15:34] lol [15:35] we want satisfaction. [15:35] lol everybody needs some satisfaction [15:36] blah .... Apt-get says nothing to fix but aptitude says unsatisfied packs [15:36] wtf.... [15:37] Is it not the same program .....lol [15:38] oh well [15:38] So i'm going to try to get conky again [15:48] okay I got it [15:52] Sketchbag: here is a thread on the forums that shows peoples conky setup and the .conkyrc they used. [15:52] http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=281865 [15:53] oh beautiful [15:53] thanx [15:56] What's your forum user name I want to use you as a referall [15:56] Referrer* [15:56] I have to sign up to veiw the pictures [15:57] If you don't want , thats cool [15:57] duanedesign [15:58] the ubuntu forums are a great resource [16:00] yea I use them all the time I just never registered === bgs100 is now known as bgs000 [16:03] What if I want to make it transparent [16:04] let me see [16:06] I have a beautiful pic on my desktop I don't want to cover it up too much [16:06] :P [16:06] Sketchbag: http://paste.ubuntu.com/467045/ [16:07] Sketchbag: i added the comment line to show you the one you want to comment ou [16:07] s/ou/out [16:08] so if you have a line 'own_window_colour' comment it out. I like to leave them and just comment them out in case i want to use them later [16:12] Sketchbag: here is a .conkyrc i had that is well commented. http://paste.ubuntu.com/467046/ [16:14] Sketchbag: a lot of times the conkyrcs use the package hddtemp for hard drive temperature readings so you might have to install: sudo apt-get install hddtemp === pjarnahomzz is now known as pjarnahom [16:14] Okay here's the issue I installed conky-all and I went to /usr/share/doc/conky/examples/conkyrc.sample.gz however the file is not there [16:14] So i Created one in home [16:15] and I killed and restarted but I still get the default [16:16] Sketchbag: the file name is .conkyrc [16:16] can any one help me to change status in empathy [16:16] Where is yours located [16:17] pjarnahom: are they all greyed out? [16:17] you are not signed in [16:17] Sketchbag: /home/duanedesign/.conkyrc [16:17] open empathy [16:17] duanedesign, yep [16:19] beautiful got it [16:20] transparency and all [16:20] I forgot to put the dot before the filename :P [16:21] Sketchbag: you can add conky to your startup applications so you dont have to start it each time you boot [16:21] pjarnahom: it is because you are not signed in [16:22] lol thanx for the reminder [16:22] I almost forgot [16:22] haha [16:22] duanedesign, am signed in.... [16:23] duanedesign, lemme show the screenshot.... === bgs000 is now known as bgs100 [16:24] Go to applications / internet / empathy IM client [16:24] Then you can either click the little envelope on the task bar or your sign on name to change status [16:25] If everything is greyed out you are not signed in [16:26] Sketchbag, i did it but can't able to change status..... [16:27] duanedesign, http://imagebin.org/106248 [16:27] Sketchbag, http://imagebin.org/106248 [16:27] :-( [16:27] oh.. [16:27] Strange [16:29] pjarnahom: it does not give you the option to change status when signed on to IRC. Just chat services [16:30] he is using msn though am I correct? [16:30] duanedesign,am using gtalk and fb in empathy [16:31] like yahoo messenger....oh i am sorry [16:31]