[01:00] <nykur> Hello! Has anyone else had problems with fsck's being run at every boot?
[01:01] <nykur> Any help would be much appreciated :-)
[01:04] <phillw> nykur: I heard of it, but fsck will not run each time unless your hard drive is dying.
[01:05] <nykur> guess it's possible, but unlikely. fairly new SSD.
[01:05] <phillw> nykur: I'll go and have dig on the forum area
[01:06] <nykur> cheers phillw
[01:10] <phillw> I've done better, got forum staffers to have a look, but it should really not be happening unless you power down your computer without using the command in lubuntu
[01:12] <phillw> nykur: some SSD's are what we call "Dead on Arrival", so this is going to be a really hard call to make.
[01:14] <nykur> yeah, well, I guess you can overwrite the cycles, but I think that's unlikely in slightly over a year, and it has been working well for all that time
[01:15] <phillw> nykur: the staffers are looking up for you, I've also asked the robot overlord to have a check for you.
[01:16] <nykur> these fsck's started to happen after an update, so I'm leaning towards something Lubuntu is doing at boot level. my fstab's looking pretty normal though
[01:16] <nykur> thanks man
[01:17] <phillw> (01:15:29) xxxxxxxxx: I resolved the issue by booting into recovery mode and running the scan
[01:17] <nykur> it wouldn't let me, claiming the disk was mounted...??
[01:17] <phillw> nykur: that is the advice I have been given.
[01:18] <phillw> nykur: use the live cd
[01:18] <nykur> ok thanks, will do. So this is a heard of issue then?
[01:20] <phillw> i've heard of it, but it is always a disk Vs fsck issue. Untill the two are happy fsck will try and run and repair the disk.
[01:20] <nykur> well, just realized, recovery mode and livecd aren't the same, did they not say recovery mode? So that must mean they ran one despite the mount warning?
[01:21] <phillw> nykur: fsck hates to 'lose' a hard drive and will do anything to save it.
[01:21] <nykur> heeh true
[01:22] <nykur> I'm guessing the live usb will resolve any inconsistency anyway
[01:22] <phillw> nykur: that's why it was written and why you were correct in asking about it having an issue.
[01:22] <nykur> true story:-)
[01:23] <nykur> Many thanks for the support:-)
[01:23] <phillw> nykur: /join #ubuntu-offtopic
[01:23] <phillw> oops
[01:24] <phillw> nope
[01:24] <nykur> ?
[01:24] <phillw> nykur: /join #lubuntu-offtopic
[01:24] <nykur> ok hang on...
[02:04] <nykur> has anyone compiled libre office on lubuntu?
[02:05] <nykur> am in dependancy hell, right now prompted to install gtk+ libraries
[10:02] <audio> Hi all.
[10:02] <bioterror> hi
[10:02] <audio> When using gvfs is it possible change the default location for mounts of remote shares from ~/.gvfs to a different directory?
[10:03] <audio> For example ~/Desktop or just ~.
[10:04] <bioterror> you can use smbfs
[10:04] <bioterror> and mount samba shares where you want with your fstab
[10:05] <audio> bioterror: Prefer not to use fixed mounts via fstab
[10:06] <audio> Both GIgolo and gvfs provide graphical means but create mounts in ~/.gvfs which is not very user friendly.
[10:07] <audio> Gigolo seem to use gvfs and also conducts auto connection to the shares
[10:07] <audio> Just need to get gvfs/Gigolo to create them in a location of my choice
[10:08] <bioterror> smbfs or fusesmb is what you're looking for
[10:09] <bioterror> gvfs works that way and there's no easy way out to make it work another way
[10:09] <bioterror> if you want it to act like nautilus, install nautilus
[10:10] <audio> Nautilus is a possibility but it is too heavyweight
[10:11] <audio> The only other idea I had was to create a script to create softlinks to the desired location when the remote shares are contacted.
[10:12] <audio> But scripting is not my best ability.
[10:26] <audio> Are there any scripting guru's around willing to help get me started with such a script?  I envisage it something like - Wait until directories appear in ~/.gvfs - Create a list of the directories - Feed the list to a for loop - The loop creates a softlink for each entry in list.
[10:27] <bioterror> make a symlink? :D
[10:27] <audio> yes that's what I meant by softlink
[10:28] <audio> oops.
[12:45] <tamme> hi
[12:46] <tamme> is it normal that lubuntu logs me out when I send my laptop to suspend mode?
[12:47] <hyperair> usually when that happens, it means X has crashed.
[12:47] <hyperair> i.e. crappy graphics driver and you're lucky it even resumed
[12:47] <tamme> ok
[12:48] <tamme> is there a simple way to fix this
[12:48] <tamme> ?
[12:53] <hyperair> nope =p
[12:53] <hyperair> well there is, really.
[12:53] <hyperair> the simplest way... is to not use a crap gpu
[12:53] <bioterror> does it really log you out
[12:53] <bioterror> normal behaviour is that it locks the screen
[12:54] <hyperair> bioterror: if X crashes, you're logged out.
[12:55] <tamme> I'm using a T23 with a S3 Inc. SuperSavage IX/C SDR
[12:57] <hyperair> O_o
[12:59] <tamme> yes I know its old ;)
[13:00] <bioterror> it has a com port
[13:00] <bioterror> I accept it! ;D
[13:02] <tamme> yes :D
[13:14] <tamme> i think I've got a solution https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=7767
[13:27] <head_victim> 620mb down, not long now.
[13:27] <bioterror> :)
[13:28] <head_victim> I think some people from the list started downloading it as well as the speed really has dropped off.
[13:31] <bioterror> :)
[13:37] <head_victim> Ah well I'll leave it overnight and have a go in the morning
[13:37] <head_victim> See you all later
[14:56] <audio> szczur: Are you around?
[14:56] <audio> szczur: Do you know if Lubuntu has a file that is the equivalent of /etc/rc.local that is run on each shutdown?
[14:56] <bioterror> actually not
[14:57] <bioterror> if I remember right
[14:58] <audio> bioterror: by "actually not" do you mean that there is no equivalent to /etc/rc.local?
[15:05] <szczur> audio, every ubuntu has /etc/rc.local file
[15:05] <szczur> at least mine has one
[15:05] <szczur> so you should have on etoo
[15:06] <audio> szczur: I was meaning the functional equivalent of /etc/rc.local which is run on each logoff/shutdown.
[15:08] <szczur> ypu can add acripts to the /etc/rc<runlevel>.d folders
[15:08] <szczur> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runlevel#Linux
[15:09] <szczur> soo /etc/rc0.d is the folder with the set of scripts run while your PC is going to shut down
[15:11] <audio> szczur: Is that also used for logoff rather than shutdown?
[15:11] <szczur> naah
[15:12] <szczur> for log off... (gimme sec
[15:13] <szczur> you can edit files located in /etc/lxdm called PostLogin, PostLogout, PreLogin, PreReboot and PreShutdown
[15:13] <szczur> i think it is self explainable
[15:14] <szczur> every file is the bash script which by default does nothing
[15:14] <szczur> but you can add something to them
[15:15] <szczur> szczur@szczur:/etc/lxdm$ cat PostLogin
[15:15] <szczur> #!/bin/sh
[15:15] <szczur> #
[15:15] <szczur> # Note: this is a sample and will not be run as is.
[15:15] <audio> That sounds good. I'll investigate.  Thanks for the steer.
[15:15] <szczur> no problems
[21:26] <djs> I was just on 10.04 and it didn't have Update Manager? Installing 10.10 and I see it's there.
[21:27] <djs> Nice logo for launching main menu from the panel too
[21:29] <phillw> djs: The addition of update manager was a tortured decision, as it uses up precious resources. But it was finally decided that we do need it.
[21:30] <phillw> it was causing too many support enquiries not to have it on.
[21:30] <phillw> djs: glad you're enjoying lubuntu :)
[21:30] <djs> Thanks for the info
[21:31] <djs> It's great!
[22:28] <andrii> Hey
[22:28] <andrii> Anybody there?
[22:28] <kosaidpo> hello
[22:29] <phillw> wb andrii
[22:29] <andrii> I have a slight problem with my network. This occurred with both lubuntu and windows so I thought I might allow myself to post here but ATM I only have windows.
[22:29] <andrii> Thanks phillw :)
[22:29] <phillw> did you add the gvfs-backends package?
[22:30] <andrii> Well turns out this problem is still after reformatting to windows.
[22:30] <andrii> The thing is, this only concerns my PC, it's like that specific device doesn't have access to the router.
[22:31] <andrii> The router doesn't even recognize it as a device, it behaves just as the cable isn't connected. But is is, and they work (tested numerous times with other devices). Both OS' also identified the network device itself in the computer and the drivers are installed.
[22:32] <andrii> Am I asking in the wrong channel? :p
[22:34] <phillw> andrii: the two guys who have been working on networking issues are both off; I'm sorry that I cannot really help. I do know that for pcmanfm to do network stuff you need to add gvfs-backend.... I'll go look it up for you.
[22:34] <andrii> Well atm I haven't got Lubuntu installed.
[22:34] <andrii> I tried formatting the disk and tried windows instead.
[22:34] <andrii> Seems it's a shared problem.
[22:35] <phillw> andrii: I suspect that is a general issue on your computer / the kernel , #ubuntu-beginners may be more able to help, else #ubuntu (that channel is real busy).
[22:36] <andrii> Allright. I'll see what I can do. THanks :))
[22:37] <phillw> the forum area is also a great place to post, http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=336 is the network area
[22:37] <phillw> those people will be better able to help you.
[22:54] <andrii> Uhhhhhhhhhh
[22:54] <andrii> I found the weirded solution ever!
[22:54] <andrii> weirdest*
[22:54] <andrii> Turn off computer, unplug ethernet cable and power cable. Go away from computer for 30 seconds and come back and replug your stuff and boot.
[22:54] <andrii> Worked like a charm.
[22:55] <andrii> I had restarted router, power cycled router, restarted computer etc etc.
[22:57] <phillw> andrii: sometimes a cup of tea works wonderfully :)
[23:04] <andrii> haha
[23:04] <andrii> Truu
[23:10] <phillw> andrii: daft as it sounds, I'm currently doing support on the off-topic area, just reassuring a nervous user. I'm not ignoring you and feel to pop in to #lubuntu-offtopic
[23:12] <head_victim> phillw: installing 10.10 alternate now
[23:28] <MonthOLDpickle> what is the difference between desktop and alternate?
[23:29] <mark76> Alternate is for servers
[23:32] <head_victim> Alternate doesn't have Ubuquity installer, it's text only
[23:32] <head_victim> So it's easier to install on lower spec'ed computers.
[23:32] <head_victim> mark76: there are specific server versions and alternate can be used for servers but it's main focus is on desktop installations.
[23:38] <lontra> hi how can i enable full font hinting in lubuntu?
[23:42] <head_victim> lontra: there is currently no way to do it via a gui menu
[23:42] <head_victim> lontra: http://pinoy-computing-tips.blogspot.com/2010/05/how-to-enable-subpixel-font-rendering.html explains how to do it for 10.04 and should work ok with 10.10 as well
[23:42] <lontra> head_victim, how can i do it via a terminal?
[23:42] <lontra> ok
[23:43] <head_victim> Good question though, I hadn't thought of that myself.
[23:44] <lontra> fonts are so fuzzy for me w/o full font hinting
[23:49] <lontra> ok brb
[23:51] <lontra> didn't work :(
[23:56] <head_victim> Hm
[23:58] <phillw> hiyas gilir seems the alternate cd is working well, and while head_victim is here, he's one of the new Lubuntueers / UBT people and is also familiar with wiki, so is going to post the notes up for it :)