[00:35] hey all [00:38] hi [01:14] the number of possible things that can make something fail seems to increase with age [01:15] +1 [01:15] yay... finally got nvidia working with the newest kernel... & you know what my problem was? [01:17] for some reason i had linux-headers installed for 2.6.32-21 & 2.6.32-25... but not for 2.6.32-26 >.< so installed linux-headers-generic again & hopefully that will fix the issue for a couple of kernels... [01:31] heh, & now i was freaking out because i couldn't get sound... & then realized i had my headphones turned off <.< === jk__ is now known as jwk === jwk is now known as jwkokc === jwkokc is now known as jk_ === MTecknology is now known as Guest61557 [05:21] howdy [05:23] . [05:24] .. [05:42] good morning Technicians === Guest61557 is now known as MTeck === MTeck is now known as MTecknology === Sysi_ is now known as Sysi === knome_ is now known as knome [11:49] hello...i`ve installed xubuntu 10.10 and the pppoeconf cmd doesen`t work... even in the live CD it says something like : /usr/sbin/pppoeconf: 523 : modconf : not found | unknown terminal : unknown | Check the term enviroment variable.... [11:50] anyone knows why? [11:50] it's fixed in updates [11:50] try: export $TERM=xterm [11:53] in the live CD that doesen`t work.. besides.. i`ve managed to remove the pppoe and pppoeconf on my xubuntu instalation [11:54] but didn`t manage to add new packages from a disk [11:56] i`ve downloaded pppoe and pppoeconf from they site...and it doesen`t lewt me to add then in synaptic...and if i run them from the disk it shows some error... [11:56] you should install packages from repositories [11:57] if exactly right program isn't there, some alternative propably is [11:57] well...if i don`t have internet...i can`t install anything [11:57] only if , as repositories, is a CD [11:58] hum, i've never really used ppoe [11:59] btw..you said something about updates... [11:59] where do i get those? [12:00] internet problems are the hardest ones :P [12:00] keep in mind that i can`t update ( no internet) [12:00] so i should add the updates in another method.. [12:00] in 10.04 this problem exists? [12:01] nope [12:01] with the pppoeconf [12:01] ohh...are there big gaps between the two releases? [12:01] different bugs [12:01] in 10.10 you could use xterm [12:02] btw... i`m new to linux... a few days testing distros ... i don`t know what xtrem is :| [12:02] another terminal [12:03] ohhh.. [12:03] alt f2 and type xterm [12:03] well.. i`ll think i`ll go to 10.04 until i`ll find a way to solve my problem [12:04] LTS isn't bad solution [12:06] btw... i have a debian 5,0 dvd.. since xubuntu is debian based... should i be able to get those packages from that cd? [12:06] i can apt=cdrom add to add it to repositories [12:06] they propably aren't compliant [12:08] failed to fetch cdrom ... before this it shows me he is about to install them tho.. [12:08] pppoe and pppoeconf tho.. [12:09] ahh...nvm.. i`ll go for 10.04.. thx for the help anyway [12:10] if you do that, you may aswell just install 10.10 :P [12:10] lucid is fine, but maverick is where it's at [12:11] well..i`ve installed 10.10 [12:11] pppoeconf doesen`t work [12:12] can`t manage to establish my internet connection [12:14] hrmm, a bit beyond my expertise, but it is installed on mine, i'm just not really using it - dhcp ftw [12:14] well..you`ve probably updated and that was fixed [12:15] i can`t update since i don`t have an internet connection... [12:15] :D [12:15] i have 4 cables in my house..all run on pppoe [12:15] heh [12:15] and I guess you don't have pppstatus? [12:16] it's a console-based PPP status monitor, i'm guessing it would have helped. [12:17] nope... i removed all ppp that ware in synaptic... and i got pppoe and pppoeconf from theyr site [12:17] thought i can add them [12:17] but i can`t add those 2 packages... it won`t let me [12:18] :( [12:18] someone will have a fix, it's just a matter of waiting for them to be active [12:19] ehh...don`t rly want to wait...anyway...c`ya later.. have to shut down this PC [12:19] I just managed to get connected today, I moved house, so I spent the afternoon playing with my router [12:19] later [12:19] thx for the help [12:20] السلام عليكم [12:20] الصلاه خلو عنكم الاوبنتو والكومبنيز والكلام الفاضي [12:20] برب [12:21] interesting. [14:03] hello [14:03] i need help by installing vmwareplayer [14:04] does anyone knows about kernel Headers in xubuntu [14:04] 10.10 [14:05] just write [14:05] btw: i'm gone in a few mins... [14:05] :p [14:05] I have to go and buy some stoff [14:06] ok [14:06] ive installed corectly version 2.5.5 [14:06] of vmwareplayer [14:06] I am sure we have someone that knows something about kernel Headers. Please ask your question, all on one line if possible. If someone does know, they will answer. [14:07] charlie-tca: exactly. :p [14:07] i'm away,,, [14:07] *... [14:09] usre: why you not use VirtualBox? [14:10] when i start it with sudo vmplayer a popup will be open an quests for Kernel Headers 2.6.35-23-generic. i can select the path because the installer hasnt found the right one. but i dont for what im searching. i have installed these Headers. i tried to set /usr/src/xyz-generic ut it doesnt accept this [14:12] i have sessions as vmware from an windows vmware Workstation and wont use another program [14:14] the errormessage if i selected an wrong path is: C header files matching your running kernel were not found. Refer to your distribution's documentation for installation instructions. [14:15] usre: type uname -a in a terminal, hit enter, and tell us what you get [14:15] 2.6.35-23-generic [14:16] and you did restart after installing the kernel headers? [14:17] hmm i think but im not shure [14:17] i restart now ok [14:17] it takes effect on the restart [14:18] i'll back in 2 minutes [14:22] so hello again [14:22] same error after sudo vmplayer [14:23] uname -a = Linux xubunetbook 2.6.35-23-generic #41-Ubuntu SMP Wed Nov 24 10:18:49 UTC 2010 i686 GNU/Linux [14:25] You installed the linux-image with the header, right? [14:25] i dont know -> linuxNewbee [14:26] I have never used vmware, myself. Virtualbox is much easier [14:26] !vmware [14:26] VMWare is not available in the Ubuntu repositories. Consider using !QEmu or !VirtualBox as alternatives. Instructions for installing VMWare manually are at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VMware [14:26] Perhaps the link there will help [14:27] !vmplayer [14:27] Next question, where did you get vmplayer from? [14:28] i search since hours into the internet and doesnt find what im searching for. but i try it thanks. Directly from vmware. [14:28] Might be better to ask them directly how to make it work. It is not supported at all in Ubuntu/Xubuntu [14:31] ok i try the link and if this doesnt works i change to another distibution. [14:31] Okay. thanks [14:32] thank to you. :-) [14:38] I want to install Xubuntu on an ARM-Device (Toshiba AC100). I've managed to get a kernel that supports it, but it's nothing but the kernel as *.tgz, When I boot from it, all i get is a console. How do i add the Xubuntu installer to it? [14:39] xubuntu doesn't use arm builds yet [14:39] so no chance? [14:40] they will fail with it, I think [14:40] not yet [14:40] because afaik, 80% of ubuntu packages is available as arm... [14:41] We are hoping to get it working around the end of January [14:41] but ubuntu is not Xfce [14:41] i know... [14:41] so i'll repeat my question at #ubuntu... [14:41] (without the X, obviously) [14:42] What about installing the ubuntu arm image, and then adding xubuntu-desktop? [14:42] I don't know if it will work, but might be worth a try [14:43] there is a ready-to-use ubuntu netbook remix kernel... but i'd rather die - or continue using android - which is basically the same... [14:44] remix was replaced by http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-netbook/ [14:45] that's what i mean... but changing the name doesn't improve the system...^^ [14:46] It is the unity desktop. It won't really work with Xfce [14:49] charlie-tca: do you know how chroot works? if i just insert the usb key with the kernel, mount it, chroot to it and install ubuntu... would that work? [14:49] I don't know chroot at all. [15:01] hello people [15:01] anyone here? [15:02] sure [15:02] i just turned pc on and i see my upper and lower taskbars are missing [15:02] both blinked at the start [15:02] but noowhere to find [15:02] press Alt+F2 [15:02] and type [15:02] xfce4-panel [15:03] wizardslovak: try "xfce4-panel" in a console... [15:03] oh... someone was faster... [15:03] ok got it [15:03] now id like to know why it happened [15:03] is there logs or something? [15:03] i dont feel llike to type that command everytime i start pc [15:04] it was probably a glitch of some sort, I wouldn't start worrying unless on next boot it does the same [15:05] if you want to be sure, rm -rf ~/.cache/sessions and save session on logout [15:05] Myrtti, after it happened first time , i restarted pc and same think [15:06] so i am sure it will happene again [15:06] wizardslovak: i happens sometimes. i've had that aswell... but after manually startin the panel and rebooting it was there after every reboot so far [15:07] ok thank you [15:07] ;) [15:07] i never used xubuntu [15:08] i learned to love it after ubuntu introduced "ubuntu one"... [15:08] hehe [15:08] i used to use kubuntu [15:08] and U-server [15:09] 2 days ago i decided i wont use windows nomore so xubuntu [15:09] ;) [15:09] love it so far [15:09] sometimes i feel lonely when i like kde 4-series [15:09] ^^ kde isn't as popular as it was, i guess... [15:09] dont get me wrong [15:10] i like kde4 [15:10] i think kde is more popular than ever [15:10] i just felt like to get something new [15:10] but far from xfce's style [15:10] xfce is not really known as kde or gnome [15:14] i am actually thinking to use xubuntu as my home server [15:14] as i didnt find any ps3 media server which i can run from ubuntu-server terminal [15:44] hello....did anyone installed theyr pppoe connection in xubuntu 10.10? when running pppoeconf it shows this : TERM environment variable needs set. /usr/sbin/pppoeconf :523 : modconf : not found. [15:45] did you try it on xterm? [15:45] and the answer from asking the same question earlier [15:45] try: export $TERM=xterm [15:46] btw..tryed 10.04...it almost the same [15:46] brb...switching pcs [15:46] Newbie: 10.04 does not have the TERM variable issue [15:51] back...it worked.. it runs the pppoeconf.. tho it doesen`t pop up the fields for username/pwd/provider... like it did in ubuntu.. [15:57] so any ideeas how can i put the username and password when it configures the pppoe? [16:19] Newbie: what are you doing exactly? connecting to internet via modem? [16:32] nicofs no... cable.. just that my ISP gives me an username and a passwor to connect [16:32] in wind XP it makes like a dial-up connection [16:32] when using pppoe [16:32] have you tried wvdial? [16:32] wvdial? [16:33] as my nick says...i`m new to linux... [16:33] a console-based program [16:33] 'sudo apt-get wvdial' in console... [16:34] Newbie: first run 'wvdialconf' in console after installation... [16:35] the package is not install.. === emma is now known as em [16:35] and apt-get instal wvdial requires internet conection [16:35] installed* [16:36] as i said...when you run in ubuntu (10.10 for example) pppoeconf it lets you configure it and it asks you about your usename and pwd [16:36] http://www.xs4all.nl/~ernstagn/GPRS-HOWTO/GPRS-HOWTO-6.html#ss6.3 [16:37] don't know if that helps [16:37] it doesen`t... as i said..i looks like dial up but it isn`t.. [16:38] Newbie: do you have the network-manager applet in the upper right corner? [16:38] yes [16:38] tried at DSL to configure it [16:38] it just doesen`t work [16:38] right-click it and see if there is an option there [16:39] well..i have configure or edit ..smth like that [16:39] I'm starting a live cd to try and see if I can help you with that, then. [16:39] for posible networks to configure...cable/broadband/wireless/DSL [16:39] nicofs: Newbie can not connect to the internet until pppoeconf is set up [16:40] apreciate it charlie-tca [16:40] :D [16:40] no promises [16:40] don`t want to quit xubuntu just over some pppoeconf problem :| [16:41] it looks nice [16:42] try this Applications -> Accessories -> terminal [16:42] type sudo pppoeconf [16:42] hit enter [16:42] what did you get? [16:44] well..in that terminal i get ... TERM envirenment variable needs set. /usr/sbin/pppoeconf: 523 : modconf : not found. [16:44] you should get something similar on live CD... runing forever.. [16:44] did the prompt come back or is it blinking on a blank line? [16:45] hit Ctlr+C [16:45] it says that over and over again [16:45] i did [16:45] should have a prompt again, then [16:45] i switched on xterm like sysi said.. [16:46] type export $TERM=xterm [16:46] i did [16:46] how can I change themes in Xubuntu jaunty? [16:46] now try it again [16:46] sosaited: Jaunty is no longer supported [16:46] You need to upgrade [16:46] yes...and it pops out that script [16:46] leting me know it fin my network card [16:47] charlie-tca, This is a LTS version.. [16:47] hiting OK will make it load.. [16:47] but it will not ask me for any username and password [16:47] Jaunty is not LTS [16:47] 8.04 was LTS, it is supported for 5 months yet [16:47] if you have an ubuntu live cd and type ppppoeconf in a terminal you`ll see that it lets you configure it [16:48] charlie-tca, I have 9.04 [16:48] 9.04 is not LTS [16:49] sosaited: here are the supported versions now - https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Xubuntu/ [16:50] Newbie: you in 10.04 or 10.10? [16:50] charlie-tca, I am in 9.04 [16:50] sosaited: you can see on the link that it is no longer supported [16:50] you need to upgrade to a newer version that is in the chart [16:51] Newbie: 10.04 or 10.10? [16:51] 10.10 [16:52] 10.04 pppoeconf runs the same as pppoeconf in xterm in 10.10 [16:52] tried to switch to 10.04 earlier thinking it will solve the problem [16:53] okay, booting 10.10 [16:54] My Virtualbox is broken [16:55] too many cd's and vbox machines [16:56] heh, locked up natty [16:57] booting, slowly [16:58] i have time :) [16:58] hope you have too [16:59] booting [16:59] How bad can it get when you three systems break at one time? [17:00] it can be worse..always :) [17:02] i`m reading some forums..and some ppl said they managed to configure it form "edit connections" near the clock..using DSL [17:02] tried that a few times...and it is not working. [17:03] i`ve installed xubuntu in dual boot with XP and the internet is working on XP.. but on xubuntu it looks like a network cable is uplugged.. [17:04] Do you use a static IP? [17:04] btw...i`m using an onboard LAN... [17:04] no..it`s dinamic.. [17:04] each time i connect it switches [17:05] try it. right-click that arrow set if it is there, or network manager [17:05] then click DSL [17:05] then click Add [17:06] i did.. all that... wrote username..psw..provider...set it to PPPOE automaticaly [17:06] click apply [17:06] i did that also :D [17:06] it will try to find the connection [17:06] and it says disconected.. [17:07] i have a PCI network card..should i try with that? [17:07] If it isn't doing anything, right click the network manager, left click enable Networking [17:07] it`s enabled [17:07] i checked that [17:07] disable it [17:07] then enable it again [17:08] 1 sec...have t run in the other room at that pc... but as far as i remmber ..i did that also [17:08] bbr [17:08] brb [17:13] back.. [17:13] did that..and other stuff that i thought should work.. [17:13] and ..nothing works :) [17:13] still here [17:14] found the right reference for this - https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ADSLPPPoE#Configuration%20by%20hand [17:15] how to create the file without the pppoeconf running [17:16] going to try [17:16] 1 sec [17:16] You have to do it using root, so hit ALT+F2, type gksu thunar [17:17] then use thunar to go file system, etc, ppp [17:17] you can right click to create a new file, and can right click, open to edit the files you need to [17:22] hello [17:23] !hi | Arpad2 [17:23] Arpad2: Hi!, Welcome to #xubuntu! Feel free to ask questions and help people out. The channel guidelines are at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IRC/Guidelines. Enjoy your stay! [17:24] the desktop background image appears only in black-white colours [17:24] I think this is related to my new video card [17:24] also the screensaver doesnt work :( [17:25] instead of pics and graphics eror message come up [17:26] do you have installed driver? [17:26] & I cant open the synaptic's window [17:26] B-r00t: I dont know [17:27] type in terminal [17:27] lspci | grep -i vga [17:28] yestarday I made apt-get install nvidia-kernel-common [17:28] go to system -> hardware drivers [17:29] Hello. I recently reset a friends linux password via root shell. Now I can login though command line, but not through the gui. it goes though, but kicks me back to the login screen. Any Help? [17:29] B-root : http://paste.ubuntu.com/543707/ [17:29] No I am not breaking in, they forgot their pass, lol [17:30] Arpad2: do you ahve any driver in system -> hardware drivers? [17:30] have* [17:30] pcfreak30: so you are getting the gdm login screen repeating? [17:31] B-r00t: I dont have that menu, under System no harware drivers is available [17:31] Arpad2: might be called additional drivers or something [17:32] ok [17:32] charlie-tca, yes. its xfce. Its doesnt say login failure either. I did a "passwd aaron" in root shell via recovery boot entry. [17:33] pcfreak30: and you restarted the computer after changing it? [17:33] i typed reboot [17:33] and went normal [17:33] charlie-tca,B-r00t: ok , it found sth which should be installed [17:34] its like the gui and cli are comflicting. i can login in a basic tty, not the gui though [17:34] pcfreak30: okay, we will wipe out some of the configuration settings to reset it [17:35] from gdm, you can go to a tty using CTRL+ALT+F1 [17:35] login [17:35] yea [17:35] go into a tty [17:35] yea [17:35] i can login to shell [17:35] tip. the pc is accross the street, so ill be doing it from memory [17:36] okay. [17:36] going into /home/USER/ [17:36] remove .cache [17:36] that a folder or file? [17:36] folder [17:37] k [17:37] If it still won't work, you go to /home/USER/.config/xfce4/xfconf/xfce-perchannel-xml [17:37] note those dots in the directory [17:38] so. xfce caches the users pass? [17:38] that really sounds like a security flaw to me, tbh [17:38] remove the file in there called xfce4-session [17:38] Doesn't cache the password, but it jams up saving sessions sometimes [17:39] We never cache the password in the users home directory [17:39] but that will let you login through gdm again [17:41] charlie-tca,B-r00t: however, the recommended driver is installed [17:41] charlie-tca i`ve edit the first file and created the 2nd file under the name RDS... i use : pon RDS and it says i must me a member of "dip" group to use that cmd [17:42] That's easy. go back in with gksu thunar, navigate to /etc/groups [17:42] edit the file to add yourself, carefully [17:43] or go in through Applciations -> System -> Users and groups [17:43] manage groups [17:43] find DIP, put a checkmark on your user name, [17:44] then you have to logout/login for it to take effect [17:44] Arpad2: now reboot [17:44] oke..thx...going to try it [17:44] B-r00t? I havent done anything yet , because the recommended driver is installed [17:46] was it already installed or did you tell it to activate it? [17:46] charlie-tca: it was [17:47] istalled already [17:48] B-r00t: next ? [17:48] Arpad2: try to enable composing [17:48] in window manager properties [17:49] ok [17:50] charlie-tca, um i think the issue is it couldnt get through ecrypt. idk why but the home directory is encrypted... [17:50] so no way around that [17:50] Arpad2: go to settings manager -> window manager tweaks [17:51] thx:) [17:51] ok [17:52] I enabled it [17:52] enabled? [17:52] ok [17:52] pcfreak30: it is the way the installation was done. that is an option [17:52] try to change wallpaper [17:53] B-r00t : black&white remains [17:53] charlie-tca, is there anyway to change the encryption pass when changing the system pass? [17:53] :| [17:53] charlie-tca using "pon RDS" (aka pon dsl-provider) it only loads rp-pppoe and that`s about it.. [17:54] pcfreak30: Not that I know of [17:54] !encrypt [17:54] For information on setting up encrypted private directories (8.10+) see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/EncryptedPrivateDirectory [17:54] Newbie: I am at the end of my ability now [17:55] well.. thank you for your time and help.. [17:55] Newbie: I would say to install UBuntu, add "xubuntu-desktop" and then remove the gnome stuff using pure xfce [17:55] i`ll try some ubuntu forums.. maybe i`ll find some answers.. [17:55] !purexfce [17:55] If you want to remove all !KDE and !Gnome packages and have a default !Xubuntu system follow the instructions here « http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/purexfce » [17:55] That lets you get online the easiest, right? [17:56] sd fsr sd i remember when using ubuntu 10.10 ... after installing my video card i had 300x200 resolution and coudn`t change it :) [17:56] as far as* [17:56] i hope it won`t happen again.. [17:58] that's easy to fix - install hardware drivers; then create the /etc/xorg.conf file with the right resolution [17:58] If the file exists, it gets used, but it does not exist by default [17:58] charlie-tca, so any way to change the pass that was used to encrypt the home directory? [17:58] btw..only that cmd line is all [17:58] ? [17:58] to pass from ubuntu to xfce xubuntu? [17:59] to add xubuntu to Ubuntu, use sudo apt-get install xubuntu-desktop [17:59] then you here - http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/purexfce [17:59]