[00:03] I have a bottom panel with only workspace switcher. If I uncheck expand, then logout & login the panel moves to the top. Any ideas? [00:04] oh, I have it autohide if that matter. [00:09] johnny77, i hear ya', but i don't see what is happening. are you using gnome-panel? can you take a screenshot? i'm not familiar with your configuration [00:11] seidos, I'm in standard Ubuntu, using gnome-panel. Give me a second on the screen shot. [00:13] johnny77, ah, i'm using 9.10 anyway, if you're using 10.04 or higher i probably won't be able to recreate the issue [00:13] seidos, Yeah, I'm using 10.10. Forgot to mention that. [00:14] seidos, May I ask why you are using 9.10 instead of the latest? [00:16] johnny77, couldn't get 10.10 installed on my notebook. haven't tried alternate cd as this is my only computer. [00:17] seidos, in the interest of learning and not being a pest, why could you not install 10.10? [00:18] johnny77, i tried, failed. got a kernel panic error, and something else. i think my hardware just isn't as happy with 10.10 for some reason [00:20] johnny77, it is probably my notebook. there have been a few issues that i know other notebook users didn't have [00:32] Hello! Wondering where a torrent of the ubuntu unr 10.10 is? The main downlaod from site is slow and both times it faisl to install UNITY on fresh install. [00:35] !torrent > MonthOLDpickle [00:35] MonthOLDpickle, please see my private message [00:35] mmmmm pickle. gaaaauuum. [00:35] lol [00:35] ubot2: I don't see it..may be my bot sentry [00:35] MonthOLDpickle: Error: I am only a bot, please don't think I'm intelligent :) [00:35] bah!!!!! [00:35] let me check the link MonthOLDpickle [00:36] MonthOLDpickle, sorry, that isn't the right link :( i wanted http://torrents.ubuntu.com [00:36] gah! [00:36] yea I get loaded to a search site for that [00:36] http://torrent.ubuntu.com [00:37] hmmm, i don't see it either. just the DVD, MonthOLDpickle [00:37] I found it [00:37] MonthOLDpickle, did you try releases.ubuntu.com? [00:38] http://torrent.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-netbook/ports/releases/maverick/release/netbook/ [00:38] well I think thats it but its an img file vs iso [00:38] you're using a netbook MonthOLDpickle? [00:39] maybe the img file needs to be written to usb stick? [00:39] releases.ubuntu.com is better fchoice [00:39] ffff lol [00:51] okay I give up on unity [00:51] It fails to even boot form LiveCD [00:52] I was interested cause I saw pictures and read article and I fidn unity gui to be really ugly === nhandler_ is now known as nhandler === stlsaint_ is now known as stlsaint === nhandler_ is now known as nhandler [02:29] hello all, I have a question; I am hoping to evaluate gnome vs kde to see if I may want to use kde instead. I was wondering if there is a good site that talks about the fundamental differences between the two? [02:30] I know that kde has "Activities", for which there is no comparison in gnome - I am wondering if there is more than that? [02:56] can some one help me setup my guest additions in my vbox? [02:57] can someone help me setup my guest additions in virtual box [03:00] screaminbeman: sure [03:00] screaminbeman: what part are you stuck on? [03:01] i have linux host w/ win 7 in vbox [03:01] alright, have you select the "Install addition guest...." option in menu? [03:01] i need help w/ mapping network drive menu in windows [03:03] i know that there is a \\command that is typed in the folder box. i just can't remember that command [03:04] can u help? [03:05] stlsaint, can u help? [03:06] screaminbeman: hrm, thought you had guest additions issue? [03:07] screaminbeman: if you go to your "My Computer" menu, you should see option there [03:07] stlsaint, i m trying to finish setting up shared folders as well. i installed guest additions. [03:07] * stlsaint doesn't run windows at home, only at work on vista [03:09] stlsaint, do u understand what i'm trying to do? [03:09] screaminbeman: map network drive? yes i do [03:09] screaminbeman: it should be under your "MY computer" screen [03:10] on the toolbar area titled "Map network drive", again this is from vista experience, i have yet to try win7 [03:10] stlsaint, i did that. now i need to know what i type in the folder box. [03:10] well where is the network drive? [03:11] it has to have a name [03:12] screaminbeman: maybe this will help: http://www.itechtalk.com/thread3673.html [03:13] swoody: swoops in to save the day [03:17] stlsaint, no that link doesn't help [03:18] screaminbeman: well you arent telling me the name of that drive you are trying to connect to? [03:18] the link tells you exactly how to assign a drive letter and select drive [03:19] stlsaint, on the "map network drive" window it says drive is z:, but the folder option is open. i know that i'm suppose to type something into the folder field. idk what it's suppose to be. [03:20] screaminbeman: what is the name of the drive?? you have to "map" the path to the drive [03:21] just enter for example: computername/at/user/location [03:21] as long as you have permission to this drive you should be good === nhandler_ is now known as nhandler [03:42] can someone help me finish setup shared folders in my virtual box [04:02] can someone help me setup shared folder in my virtual box [04:06] can someone help me [04:07] !ask | screaminbeman [04:07] screaminbeman: Please don't ask to ask a question, simply ask the question (all on ONE line and in the channel, so that others can read and follow it easily). If anyone knows the answer they will most likely reply. :-) [04:08] i need help setting up shared folder in virtual box. vbox is running win 7. [04:48] screaminbeman, i hear you, but i've never set up shared folders. [04:48] screaminbeman, what are they for? [05:21] Hey guys, can someone help me? [05:21] I tried to find a solution on the forum after my Desktop folders, files, everything vanished. What I've got now is "Standard Icons", Home, Pics, Videos, etc. [05:21] so they're not showing up or they're completely gone? [05:22] like, if you go to places > desktop, do the files show up? [05:22] Cheri, they are not showing up at all and if I try to make a search for a specific file the search won't find it [05:23] what did you do right before that happened? [05:23] the issue is that I have two profiles on this laptop, the other profile is intact, but mine is screwed. [05:23] hmm...ok [05:23] I was using a DESKTOP RECORDER, I was trying it [05:24] if you go to filesystem > home, what do you have in there? [05:24] should be the 2 profiles I believe [05:26] Yeaph, that is the thing. Inside my home folder I have PICS, VIDEO, DOCUMENTS, TEMPLATES and the very last file I saved before that happened. [05:26] I've got a wget-log file document also [05:27] the files inside HOME FOLDER and DESKTOP are the same [05:27] hmm...k [05:28] I'm seeking input from others because I'm not sure [05:28] man... I'm getting a bit desperate, I have an exam tomorrow and I need those files..... and today was the backup day. [05:28] Ok, thank you very much [05:29] you're using regular ubuntu or ? [05:29] also, when you did your search, were you being specific with capitalization? ubuntu is cap specific [05:30] I've "lost" files that way before :/ [05:31] I'm using 9.10, desktop version on a laptop [05:31] k [05:31] I tried to find "RMIT", my main folder and the best it can give me is a couiple of files [05:32] I removed the desktop recorder via Synapse, restarted and the same thing [05:33] and right now, ICONS VANISHED, RIGHT CLICK no go and STANDARD WALLPAPER [05:34] k, do you have access to the other profile? [05:35] Paulo_: I'd suggest running an fsck on your disk. from a live cd, but others may a different answer [05:35] but if files / directories have vansihed, that is where I would start. [05:36] I have access to the other [05:36] do NOT run fsck on a booted system, only from a live cd / usb stick (been there, got the 'T'-shirt) [05:37] ok, phillw what is a fsck? [05:37] Cheri, I can access the other profile, and come back to the chat. Is that what you want? [05:38] fsck is file system check, you can use it in interactive mode (where it keeps asking you to say yes) or in auto repair mode (where it just gets on with it) [05:38] well, go with phillw's thing first :) [05:38] mine was fishing [05:39] his seems more likely to do something for you :) [05:39] but you must NOT run it from your system, you must boot from a different source (like live cd) [05:40] isn't there a way to set it to run a disk check at boot? [05:40] I could be wrong [05:40] Cheri703: yup, that can be done. [05:40] ok, so... I'll download the 9.10 disk, then burn it, restart and run fsck? Is there any code or option. [05:40] I thought so, I've had it do it on its own [05:40] Ah, ok so I don't need to have a live CD? [05:41] go with whatever phillw is suggesting :) he's more experienced than me, I was just trying to verify [05:41] it's always good have a livecd somewhere around [05:41] just in case [05:41] very true bioterror [05:41] I keep the isos and a few cd's [05:41] you have to run "sudo fsck /dev/sda2" or something like, it depends what's your partition table like [05:42] Paulo_: I'm just trying to find a link for you, to hold your hand. [05:42] ok.... so, I'll download the 9.10 disk, then burn it, restart and run fsck? Is there any code or option. [05:42] Cheri703, I've got lubuntu pendrive usb-stick in my bag with TOOLS! ;) [05:42] nice [05:42] I'm working on building my tool set [05:42] you right Bioterror, I have ubuntu in three computer at home.... I live live CD for 2 of those... and Murphy's Law [05:43] bioterror: you will be more familiar with fsck, I have used it, but not for about 3 years. [05:43] when I used to service servers, I preferred to use Gentoo's cd's :) [05:43] phillw, I've couple of times fixed mrs. terror's filesystems :) [05:43] Ok guys, I'll do it now [05:43] but I think those were ext2 or ext3 [05:43] no probs. wif ext4 [05:43] I'll be back soon to let you know how it went [05:45] since I converted to Linux I always had help from you guys, I sometimes find the solution myself.... this time is beyound me, I'm glad I could come here and have some help. [05:45] I'll be back soon [05:46] THANK You! [05:46] bioterror: http://forum.phillw.net/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=8 has the running of fsck, but as I said, it was a while back [05:46] :D [05:47] Ah... the last think phillw... I've got this message when I was trying to restart Nautilus [05:47] "paulo@paulo-laptop:~$ (nautilus:4730): Eel-CRITICAL **: eel_preferences_get_boolean: assertion `preferences_is_initialized ()' failed ** (nautilus:4730): WARNING **: No marshaller for signature of signal 'UploadFinished' ** (nautilus:4730): WARNING **: No marshaller for signature of signal 'DownloadFinished' ** (nautilus:4730): WARNING **: No marshaller for signature of signal 'ShareCreateError' Initializing nautilus-gdu [05:47] then [05:47] Nautilus-Share-Message: Called "net usershare info" but it failed: 'net usershare' returned error 255: net usershare: cannot open usershare directory /var/lib/samba/usershares. Error No such file or directory Please ask your system administrator to enable user sharing." [05:48] !pastebin | Paulo_ [05:48] Paulo_: For posting multi-line texts into the channel, please use http://paste.ubuntu.com | To post !screenshots use http://tinyurl.com/imagebin | !pastebinit to paste directly from command line | Make sure you give us the URL for your paste - see also the channel topic. [05:48] do you think it might be something to do with the Sharing config? [05:48] Sorry guys, I didn't know [05:49] my complete code is on http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=10027152#post10027152 [05:55] Paulo_: I'm not trying to palm you off, but I've now been up 22 hours and am really tired. [05:56] no worries mate, if I don't make it work I guess I 'll need to go with something else. I'll do what you asked me thank you [05:57] Paulo_: how long to burn the cd etc ? [05:59] if everything goes all right about 5 minutes [06:00] Paulo_: Cheri703 has the instructions, I'll hang on for 10 minutes. [06:00] thank you! [06:03] Ok, I'll connect to the chat with a different computer and keep the linux one free to do the thing [06:03] I'll connect as Paulo2 [06:04] k [06:05] back again [06:05] Burning it right now [06:05] wb [06:08] almost there [06:09] Paulo2: talsemgeest has experience of fsck, he's kindly agreed to pop on and run through it with you. [06:09] * phillw is so tired I could amke a real bad mistake. [06:09] *make* [06:10] thank you phillw, thank for for being honest mate [06:10] Hehe, hi Paulo2 [06:10] have a nice sleep phillw! [06:11] hey talsemgeest, how are you? Thank very very much for helping me [06:12] No problem, I am always happy to help :) [06:12] thank you! I'm just checking if the Live CD is ready to go [06:13] I believe it is, [06:14] so, I just need to restart now... ok? [06:14] Yup, go ahead :) [06:14] I'm there at the initial screen [06:15] try, install, test disc [06:15] "Try" is the one you want [06:15] That will allow you to do all the stuff you need [06:16] ok. Clicking it now [06:18] man, takes ages.... it was never that slow [06:21] yes, we've got the desktop man [06:22] Sweet. Ok, so could you go over with me what you are trying to do? I just want to make sure phillw hasnt left anything out [06:23] Yes, I was using the laptop when all the icons, files and folders on my Desktop vanished. [06:23] I tried to find them via Search and the system said it couldn't be found [06:24] I made sure Nautilus was running all right but the best I could do was to get the normal icons back [06:24] Ok cool, so on the live cd, go to Applications>Accessories>Terminal [06:24] none of my beloved files can be traced, but they must be somewhere [06:24] terminal is here [06:25] Then type in "df -HT" [06:25] yeap... a list [06:26] do you want the full list? [06:26] That should tell you which /dev/sdxx is your hard drive. It should have the filesystem ext4 [06:26] (or perhaps ext3) [06:26] Can you tell which one it is? [06:27] it is /dev/sda1 [06:27] ext4 [06:27] Excellent. Ok, now to check that hard drive for errors [06:28] Run "sudo fsck -y dev/sda1" [06:28] Eek, sorry [06:28] Scratch that [06:28] Should be "sudo fsck -y /dev/sda1" [06:28] ok... was close [06:29] Sorry, its been a long day ;) [06:29] no worries man [06:29] it is telling a warning. Yes? [06:30] What is the warning? [06:30] it says [06:32] ... [06:32] trying to paste but doesn't work [06:32] Running e2fsck on a mounted filesystem may cause SEVERE filesystem damage. Do you really want to continue? [06:33] the SEVERE in cap letter is not from me :) [06:34] Ok, looks like the hard drive might have been accidentally opened. Lets go with "No" for now [06:34] ok [06:34] Once that closes, run "sudo umount /dev/sda1" [06:35] yes, and it just jumped to the next line [06:36] Sweet, now try run "sudo fdisk -y /dev/sda1" again [06:36] Yay, I got it right that time ;) [06:36] sudo fdisk or sudo fsck [06:36] ? [06:37] Damnit, told you it had been a long day... [06:37] fsck [06:37] ahah [06:37] I'm very sorry, I'm glad someones awake ;) [06:37] ahahah [06:38] man... it was ok.. it says /dev/sda1 clean xxxxx files, xxxxxxx blocks [06:38] xxx = numbers [06:39] Hmm Ok then, lets take a look around the hard drive to see if the files are there [06:40] First off, "mkdir ~/sda1" [06:40] ok [06:40] Then "sudo mount /dev/sda1 ~/sda1" [06:40] Then "nautilus ~/sda1" [06:41] That should open up a window with all the folders on the hard drive [06:42] Just tell me when you are there :) [06:42] yes, it opened a window, the sda1 folder but also gave us "Eel- CRITICAL ** eel_preferences_get boolean: assertion `preferences_is_initialized ()` failed [06:43] Odd, but hopefully it shouldnt be a problem. [06:43] man.. my files are not there man..... [06:43] Ok, so can you go into the "Users" folder, and see if your username is in there [06:44] Carp, sorry again [06:44] *Crap [06:44] That should be "home" folder [06:44] when I navigate through the folders, I go to Paulo via HOME folder and I've got the 2 profiles there [06:44] the only files I can see are the one I could see before doing the procedure. [06:44] I guess I lost them [06:45] Not yet, lets try something else. Go back into the original folder "~/sda1" [06:46] I'm there [06:46] Ok, try go into the "lost+found" directory [06:47] yes, it says that I don't have permission to see it [06:47] Cool, close the window And in the terminal type: [06:47] "gksudo nautilus ~/sda1" [06:48] Then try again [06:48] twice [06:48] ? [06:48] Hmm? [06:49] I tried once, now I can see the folder and it is empty [06:49] Nautilus says "please ask your administratot to enable user sharing"... but I don't know if it has anything to do [06:50] Damn, that was what I was afraid of. [06:50] me to [06:50] Ok, were the files big? (Over a few gigabytes)? [06:51] man, my whole University files were there [06:51] Gigas [06:52] the weird is that the Download folder still has the files I put in there yesterday [06:52] but, Desktop erased everything [06:52] Ok, try going to Applications>Accessories>Disk Usage Analyzer [06:53] Scan the filesystem, and see if any of the folders in ~/sda1 have the size of the files you lost in them [06:53] yes, it says that I have 180 G in total and total usage of 12 G, which is about right [06:54] Ok, so click on the disk icon in the toolbar, which should scan everything [06:55] That will tell you which folders have all the stuff in them (but unfortunately it includes all the system files as well) [06:56] ok.. sorry, I got a bit lost [06:56] to scam the file system I click on the File System link and? [06:56] Yeah sorry, it is a bit difficult to explain [06:57] don't be sorry man, you are helping me [06:57] Well, once it has completed it will tell you which folder is taking up how much space. You can go down the folders to see if one of them has the right size of your files [06:58] makes sense, but how do I scam the folders like that? [06:59] Hmm, after you have clicked the "Scan filesystem" button it should tell you for example, that "/usr" is taking up soething like %20, 1.5GB etc... [06:59] Does it tell you how big each folder is? [07:00] that is the thing [07:00] I have 2 File Systems [07:00] One called File System, it has Ubuntu installation files on it [07:01] the second has a big encrypted number and it has thousands of items on it. My screwed Desktop is mounted on the second one [07:02] Well then, the second one is what you are after, but it shouldnt have thousands of items in it.... [07:03] Is there any folder in it that looks like it is around the right size? [07:03] yes, I'm on the second one now...... [07:04] no... there should be hundreds of files, but is doesn't [07:05] I tried hidden files [07:05] Damn. There is one other option that I can think of, and that is raw file recovery. It may not work, but if the files are anywhere on the hard drive intact, even if deleted, it should find them [07:06] would you be still interested in trying? [07:06] However, its time for me to have dinner, so if you can wait 30 minutes or so I could walk you through it, otherwise I'm sure phillw could help you out again tomorrow? [07:06] Man... I'll wait for you. No worries. [07:07] Cool cool, see you in half an hour [07:07] see you! [07:31] Ok Paulo2, I'm back :) [07:31] hey man [07:31] Allrighty, so, are you still on the live cd? [07:32] yes, things are on the same spot [07:34] Cool, so first off close all the nautilus windows, and back to the terminal [07:34] Then run "sudo apt-get update" [07:34] "sudo apt-get install testdisk" [07:34] "sudo umount /dev/sda1" [07:35] I need to be online for that do I? [07:35] Yeah, you do [07:35] ok [07:37] man, it says coudn't find package testdisk [07:37] Ok, one sec [07:38] Which version of ubuntu is the live cd you are on? [07:39] is the 9.10 man [07:39] Ok, go to System>Administration>Software Sources [07:40] we're there [07:41] Ok, make sure the "Universe" repository is ticked [07:41] ticked now [07:42] try again? [07:42] Cool, close the window [07:42] Then try the "sudo apt-get install testdisk" again [07:42] ok, downloading and I'll try now [07:44] testdisk ok [07:44] sudo umont ok [07:45] Cool. I should mention that you will need somewhere other than the ubuntu partition to store the deleted files. Do you have anything? [07:46] I have an external hard drive [07:47] Excellent. Ok, plug it in, then run "sudo fdisk -l" to see which device it is [07:49] ok, sudo fdisk does not give anything.. sudo fsck? [07:49] Nope, fdisk is the one. Try "df -HT" [07:50] ok [07:50] it says it is the sb1 [07:51] Cool, so lets mount it up: "mkdir ~/external" [07:51] "sudo mount /dev/sdb1 ~/external" [07:52] yes... so far so good [07:52] Cool, now we run photorec: "sudo photorec" [07:53] man, I've never seen those codes [07:53] new window [07:53] the photorec window [07:54] Ok, does it have a list of your hard drives? [07:55] man it has, sda ATA, then sdb the external and sr0 [07:55] Cool, select sda then push enter [07:56] On the next screen "Intel" should be selected. If so, push enter [07:56] yes, inside new menu [07:56] it has Intel, Mac, None, Sun, Xbox and Return [07:57] Cool, intel is what you want [07:57] enter [07:57] ? [07:57] Yup [07:58] Now it probably says "Linux, extended, Linux swap" [07:58] "Linux" should be the one you want, assuming that is the one you want to recover the files from [07:58] yes, but at the start it has a "No Partition" it might be the cd [07:58] yes [07:59] yes, the sum of extended and swap is equals Linux Partition [07:59] No, "no partition" simply means it ignores the partition table and scans the whole disk for files. You can do that if you want, but it shouldnt be necessary [07:59] ok. Enter? [07:59] Yup [07:59] ext2/ext3 [08:00] Thats the one, enter [08:00] free and whole [08:01] To be safe I would say whole. It will take longer but it will scan everything [08:01] ok. Enter [08:01] Yup [08:01] Ok, now it should have a list of folders in the home directory. Is "external" there? [08:02] man, I pressed twice and I'm inside Desktop folder [08:03] which button to return? sorry man [08:03] Ok, well if you select ".." and push enter, it will take you up a folder [08:04] Got it? [08:05] na... I'm stuck [08:05] I'm inside a folder with BIN to VMLINUZ [08:06] can I exit and go there again> [08:06] Ok, so you have gone to "/". Go into "home" [08:06] ? [08:07] in Home, there is Ubuntu, .. and . [08:08] I'm guessing in there is a folder called "ubuntu" [08:08] yes [08:08] Cool, go into ubuntu [08:08] ahhhh [08:08] now, yes! [08:09] There ya go ;) [08:09] external is there [08:09] \o/ [08:09] Excellent, select that and push enter [08:09] yes, there [08:10] Excellent, now push "y" [08:11] That might take a while, depending on how big your hard drive is [08:11] look, it started to work and it will take gazillions of years to finish [08:12] Yeah, I'm afraid data recovery does take time. How big is your hdd? [08:12] 180, but used was about 20 [08:12] are the files going to be inside a folder when it finishes or a iso sort of file? [08:14] It will put them in a bunch of different folders on your external HDD [08:15] ok, now I've got to wait.... if it doesn't work should I give up? Honestly [08:16] Yeah, if this doesnt find them they are well and truly gone [08:16] Also, the files that are recovered might not have their original filenames, so they can be a little difficult to sort through [08:16] man... how is that posible? does it has anything to do with the version of Ubuntu? [08:18] I honestly dont know, but it shouldnt have anything to do with the version you're using [08:20] ok.... man, look... thank you very much for your help. I lost my day trying to fix this, you gave me a big hand to find a solution.. I'm hopeful we can fix it, if not I will deal with that better knowing that there was nothing we could've done [08:20] Thank you very very much, you guys are the best [08:20] I just really hope I have been of some help, and that you get your files back :) [08:21] I think it is because it just finds a 'file' - they get numbered in the order they are found [08:21] I hope so, I have this exam tomorrow and without the files the only option would be going to a Doctor and getting a certificate! [08:23] yeah,,, I hope doesn't take 35 hours as it says now! [08:23] ahahahah [08:25] thank you talsemgeest, I'll post here tomorrow the result! [08:25] Have a good one mate [08:25] Excellent, and good luck :) [08:25] cheers mate [08:57] I am running into two challanges: the first one is with skype. My usb webcam is not working in actual calls. Before it did not work at all but I changed startup command to: [ash -c 'LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype'] . When I do a test in skype options under video it works, but when I make an actual call it does not! Any solutions would be greatly appreciated:-) [09:48]