[03:23] hey how can I rm witouth warning ? [03:34] remove the alias [05:48] good morning Lords of the Nix Kernal... === `mOOse` is now known as m00se [06:59] bittin ru here [10:48] Hi! I have a Win7/xubuntu dualboot laptop. When I turn down the brightness (with Fn-f5 key combo) on Win7, for example to minumum, then boot to linux, the screen is still the same dimness. However, this Win7 minimum value is now the MAXIMUM linux can reach. Could this be XFCE specific or general ubuntu issue? Any ideas how to fix this? [11:19] i have a slight issue with my desktop background... there is no image or solid color, instead it shows whatever has been there before. so if for instance i have a window open and minimize it, the image of that window stays on the desktop... [11:20] nicofs: make sure xfdesktop is running [11:21] TheSheep, how can i check that? system monitor? [11:22] for example [11:22] or just run it [11:24] TheSheep, ok. System Monitor doesn't show it... so i guess it's not running... [11:25] well, then run it [11:26] TheSheep, i'm in the middle of an upgrade... will have to wait till that is done... [12:51] Folks, after upgrading system via apt-get, I'm having problems with desktop shortucts. Instead of Pidgin I'm having Pidgin.desktop shown. This is also for the rest of my shortcuts. [12:51] What to do? :) [12:51] thx [12:56] update using synaptic [12:56] reboot [12:56] no updates available [12:56] rebooted [12:56] same thing [12:57] ok so it wass sussessful [12:57] Chrome.dekstop Skype.dekstop [12:57] lol [12:57] but i wouldnt update that way [12:57] hmmmm [12:57] yep, everything is working, except that I have .desktop extension on all dekstop shortcuts [12:57] odd problem [12:57] never heard of that [12:58] I tried googling, but nothing comes up [12:58] wonder what would happen if u did apt get lubuntu [12:59] wonder if it would clear it up somehow [12:59] lubuntu? [12:59] i mean just apt get a new dektop [12:59] you could try re-adding stuff [13:00] ah, I see, coz when it asked me should configure new desktop or migrate old, I pressed migrate old [13:00] (natty isn't actually suported here and it has new xfce version) [13:00] I will try removing and adding new shortcuts [13:01] I see, well, I thought it wouldn't harm if I ask ;) [14:47] guys, where is the Xorg config file? [14:47] not created by default [14:48] I need to enable INET socket for my X on one of my xubuntu boxes [14:48] tcp listen (on port 6660 or something, can't remember) [14:49] there, I need the "-nolisten tcp" switch to be removed in the command that starts X [14:49] how would I do that? [14:51] /etc/X11/xinit/xserverrc:exec /usr/bin/X -nolisten tcp "$@" [14:51] is that it? [15:14] Folks, is there a way to downgrade xfce4? If yes, can some help me here, just need few tips. Thx [15:22] How can I set the area where windows are resized a bit larger than the two pixels I have currently? [15:22] Ileden: use a different wm theme [15:22] StaRetji: I think in synaptic, you can select a different version for a package you select [15:22] TheSheep: Hm, wouldn't that make the border larger as well? I'd like to concerve the screen space [15:23] Ileden: yes, it would, it's the same thing [15:23] Ileden: you can use a modifier key for resizing instead, then it doesn't matter where in the window you click [15:23] So the area can't extend to window contents? [15:23] TheSheep: Hm, how do I set up a modifier key for that? [15:24] Ileden: in window manager tweaks, the default is alt [15:24] alt+left click is moving, alt+right click is resizing [15:25] TheSheep: well well, didn't know that. It'll do fine, thanks! [15:25] connecteduser: thx for that, I have to downgrade because I'm experiencing a lot of problems with the latest version to which I have upgraded today [15:26] Another question: How do I set the system "fixed font"? Appearance only lists one "default font"? [15:26] connecteduser: I've started synaptic, but I can't seem to find different versions [15:27] what problems, may I ask? [15:29] My launcher icons are all renamed to name.desktop [15:29] so I have mess on the desktop [15:29] Ileden: I don't think there is a system-wide fixed font default [15:29] and xfce4-panel [15:30] is not hidden completely, which looks stupid if you are running xbmc for example [15:30] in synaptic, force package is gray e [15:31] grayed out [15:31] sorry, Force Version [15:32] TheSheep: Hm, some software seems to want to use it, "meld" for example. Could be it's just a Gnome thing, and only affect programs designed for gnome...? [15:32] TheSheep: it can of course be overridden, so not a big problem, just wondering. [15:34] Ileden: that's possible [15:34] Ileden: you can try the gconf-edit [15:34] TheSheep: yes, probably. Seems the "other software" I was thinking about are gedit and gnome-terminal... :) [15:35] So, I've tried googling for the solution on how to fix this, just two issues, to no avail, so I have to downgrade [16:05] hi all and a happy new yeaar from germany !! B) Question where can i find what hardware resource the 10.04 RAM needs ? [16:08] you can try with 256MB ram and pentium 3, but 512MB to be smooth [16:08] IchGuckLive: http://xubuntu.org/get [16:10] charlie-tca: thanks i got 224MB [16:12] then it will be real slow, but you can use it [16:55] I have X crashes any time I try to run wine.. any ideas? === nicofs_ is now known as nicofs [18:22] Hello [18:23] Okay, i'm new to xubuntu and linux. So i need support. MUCH support! [18:23] :-) [18:25] !hi [18:25] 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! [18:30] what would you like to know? [18:31] Okay, i'll just ask then. :) I want to install xubuntu on my Netbook (Lenovo S12 ION), i have 35GB available for the OS. Wich Mount points should i create (/boot, /home, /tmp etc.) and how big should they be, especially /tmp. Do i need all available in the list? If not, can you recommend wich ones i should create? [18:31] Sorry, needet to form the sentence so something understandable. :) [18:32] d [18:32] all your will need is "/" (20GB) and swap [18:33] I put "/home" on its own incase I need to reinstall ubuntu on"/" I dont need to backup docs etc.. [18:33] That would have been my next question, thanks. :) [18:33] some people require all to be seperate but I dont bother [18:34] definately go for xubuntu or UNE 10.4 [18:34] If you create a separate /home, you only need 4-10GB for / [18:34] unity on UNE 10.10 is slow on a netbook [18:34] Okay, thanks. :) And how big should /tmp be? 2x RAM? [18:35] it depends on how much user data your will require [18:35] you do not need a separate /tmp [18:35] I don't know that yet. :) First time i use Linux. :) [18:35] but at least 20GB "/".. but it can be whatever you think for your needs [18:35] you wont need a seperate tmp [18:36] Okay :) /boot isn't neccessary either? [18:36] if the name suggests (could be wrong) this is only used for temp storage.. [18:36] no they will be created on / [18:36] I may should add that i plan to youse truecrypt. [18:36] will this install be taking up all of the HDD or are you duel booting with windows? [18:37] Don't know if that changes anything [18:37] don't know what that is..enlighten me [18:38] Well, i have 2 Partitions. 35GB for the Linux (only Linux) and the other big one is still NTFS because i don't know if i'll keep Linux and i had no chance to backup the files on the big one. :) [18:38] TrueCrypt is a partition Encryption tool. [18:38] ok that's cool,always install ubuntu after windows, otehr way round you will have to play with win boot menu [18:39] that should work with the standard partition setup, ubuntu will now encrypt home during install :D [18:40] take a look at UNE 10.4, I use on my netbook and is (in my opinion) the best [18:40] Does it support NVIDIA graphics? Just had bad experiences with MeeGo on that topic. :) [18:41] yes I've had no bad experiences so far.. [18:42] Okay, i'll just read a little bit about UNE. :) [18:42] you will also be able to access the win partition to backup at later date [18:43] Good luck! [18:43] Ah that's good. And another thing: I plan to use it as a media player in my living room, to watch SD and HD Movies on my TV wich has a D-SUB and a HDMI port. Does that work? [18:44] The Netbook has both ports too. :) [18:44] it will work out of the box but upscaling and framerate will depend on board gpu [18:44] YES! :D [18:45] Nice. :D [18:45] That's okay, at least under Win7 the GPU decodes HD. [18:45] MPlayer should able to do that too [18:46] At least that's what i've read. :) [18:46] Display: 12.1 WXGA (1280 X 800) LED 200 nit, 250g .. Graphics: Intel integrated GMA 950, Nvidia ION [18:46] Ah nice, ION2, isn't it? [18:46] should let you watch 720p film no probs [18:47] Even 1080p worked. :-) [18:47] Not with the standart media player, but with MPCHC & VLC [18:47] that was my next suggestion try VLC [18:48] Yeah, i plan to use VLC and MPlayer. I don't like the Pause/play-lag on VLC, really getting on my nerves.. [18:49] But maybe that's just a Win-issue. :) [18:49] hopefully ubuntu will resolve that [18:49] I think it's a VLC issue, a friend of mine has the same problem in ArchLinux. [18:50] but a little lag on a netbook to play 1080p film is minor annoyance ;D [18:50] Of course :D But it happens with and resolution.. [18:51] And any codec / container [18:51] and = any [18:51] ah check for CPU usage during films, using system monitor [18:52] The reason i waited so laong for using linux was Flash. I often watch streams, sometimes in HD but the Atom CPU is not stroing enough for that. Under Win the hardware acceleration for flash works perfectly but that wasn't the fact for linux. But now there is a first beta for Lin with hardware acceleration too. :) I want to test that. [18:53] It's not the CPU, i have that on my Workstation here too... [18:53] CPU: 4 x Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU 760 @ 2.80GHz @ 3409 MHZ (Intel64 Family 6 Model 30 Stepping 5), 1024 kb Cache [18:53] So... ;) [18:53] Must be VLC [18:53] must be [18:54] It's not that the video is asynch...it's just when i pause it and resume later, it skips a second or sometimes even 5. [18:54] And sometimes the video stops playing before i saw everything. Just 1-2 seconds too, but it sucks on short clips. [18:55] So, i'll put on some Pink Floyd and get to work. :) I'll be back with questions in a few minutes, i think. :) [18:57] canny find anything solid to fix.. manly hardware suggested on the internet [18:57] No worries [19:04] Converting the NTFS-Space to EXT4 later isn't a problem, right? [19:05] ntfs of older partition..or new (using for linux)? [19:05] you want this install to be on ext4 [19:05] Yes of course, the 35GB Partition will be fully EXT4 [19:06] ok just checking [19:06] But the other partition wich ist still NTFs [19:06] you would need to re format the partition to ext4 [19:06] Ah okay. [19:06] formatting is eas [19:06] So i have to wait for my external HD's return. :) [19:06] yes [19:07] well if there's enough space move data to linux - re format - move back [19:08] Nah, ther's over 150GB of Data. [19:08] :-) [19:08] which OS you choice? [19:08] Downloading UNE now. :) [19:09] which one? [19:09] 10.10 [19:09] Nooo lol [19:09] Oh? [19:09] it have a funny gui "unity" quite slow and a pain in the arse [19:10] obviously you should try them all, get your fit [19:10] it's very good tho 10.10 [19:10] Oh okay :D [19:10] Can't i change the GUI later if i don't like Unity? [19:10] and if unity bugs you, you can always change to gnome interface [19:10] :D [19:11] Maybe gnome would be better if i want to learn to use linux. [19:11] I suggest taking UNE to #ubuntu, please. This is Xubuntu support [19:11] Oh sorry [19:11] xubuntu rocks! [19:12] Then why did you tell a user to use UNE? [19:12] that's not Xubuntu, nor even close to it [19:13] I didn't. I mealy suggested it as an alternative netbook distro [19:13] xfce all the way for netbooks [19:14] So what big difference is there besides the GUI? :) Or is there any at all? [19:14] xubuntu runs on xfce as UNE or Ubuntu runs on Gnome [19:15] xubuntu is much lighter and quicker on older equiptment [19:15] it is also "lighter and quicker" on new equipment :-) [19:15] and better in my opinion [19:15] YES! [19:16] i used ubuntu for a year before finding xubuntu, never gone back [19:16] Ah okay...so i can have xubuntu still if i don't like the UNE simply (I don't really know how simple it is ;-)) by switching the GUI from gnome to xfce? [19:17] installing xfce inside UNE via "apt-get install xubuntu-desktop" [19:17] ..or something like that [19:17] Haha :D [19:17] Linux rocks? [19:17] no, you would have to install xubuntu-desktop, and then you might have to work on it a bit [19:17] Have no problem with working.. :) [19:17] fresh install is the cleanest route [19:18] Hmhm. Now i don't know with wich one i should start :D [19:18] you may end up with some horrible creation UNE-Xubuntu cross bread [19:18] I like cross bread. :D [19:18] Sorry. [19:19] Okay, i'm still in the xubuntu Setup. [19:19] I would recommend starting with Xubuntu, but I might be prejudiced, as QA Lead and project leader [19:20] And the UNE download still needs a few minutes, so i'll start with xubuntu. [19:20] Yeah, maybe you are. :) [19:20] But i came for xubuntu here in the first place, so i think i'll start with that. [19:20] how big is the screen [19:20] I try to remain neutral. I just think Xubuntu is the best thing going... :-) [19:20] xubuntu all the way [19:20] 12" [19:20] 12.1 [19:21] I wanted to say UNE but was too afraid of you [19:22] What is the OS storing on the /home partitoion or the/home folder? [19:22] :D [19:22] Xubuntu is a BEAST. It has a place in my heart [19:22] just the user data and configurations [19:22] configurations for the OS only? Or for every program? [19:22] even the praises for xubuntu are nice, please try to keep the discussion on support ;) [19:23] Aderlass: /home is where all the user stuff goes [19:23] configuration for every application, all the data the user saves, all your documents, etc [19:23] Okay, so like the "User" Folder in Windows [19:23] Ah okay [19:23] Good [19:23] Don't know windows enough to say [19:23] Is the order of creating the partitions relevant? [19:24] Generally, best to create / at the beginning of the space. [19:24] but you can create partitions in any order [19:24] * charlie-tca going hide again now [19:25] Okay, thank you. :) [19:26] Thank Guest12982 for so much advice and help! [19:27] No, i can't because he maybe will think that i am finished. :) [19:27] lol [19:28] ./tmp as own partition has no advantages at all? Seed/organizing? [19:28] *speed [19:29] no I don't think it would [19:30] Okay, and Ext4 is above all others? [19:30] it's used for storing temp files, which don't need to be writen to disk, this is cleared not cached [19:31] yes [19:32] Good. So i will make a / and a/home partition. [19:32] ok [19:33] * charlie-tca thinks "Don't forget a swap partition" ;-) [19:33] Don't confuse me! :D [19:33] you will be needing a swap partition [19:34] Okay, didn't know that. :) [19:34] How big schould it be? [19:34] 800Mb (ish) [19:35] Hmm there is no /swap in the dropdown list. [19:35] then instead of ext4 you are selecting swap [19:35] Ah [19:36] these guys can probably advise you better on xubuntu filesize and swap as it can use so little [19:37] Is it possible to change the partition sizes later? [19:37] on livecd yes [19:38] Nice [19:38] Oh "Some of the partitions you created are too small, Plaese make the following partitions at least this large: /home 0TB0" [19:38] how large is home? [19:39] 15GB [19:39] huh? [19:39] on root? [19:39] 20GB [19:39] sorry.. and root? [19:39] 20 root, 15 home, 2 swap [19:39] what does it suggest for home in the error message [19:40] "/home 0TB0" [19:40] 0TB0? [19:40] Yep.. [19:40] one sec.. [19:40] make / 15GB, /home 15GB, swap 1GB [19:40] "If you do not go back to the partitioner and increase the size of these partitions, the installation may fail" [19:41] I coul clik on "continue" [19:41] Just wanted to make sure. :) [19:41] you should be fine ;) [19:42] Without the changes you just said? :) [19:42] Don't want to scerw it up :D [19:42] go with charlie-tca's suggestion [19:42] Okay [19:42] then continue through [19:43] Only got 35GB, right? 20 root, 15 home, 2 swap is 37 [19:43] err, why does asunder miss a 'year' column? that's insance. [19:43] *-c [19:43] Yeah, sorry...damn Windows. [19:43] 37581 to be exact. [19:44] knome: what's that? [19:44] a cd ripper [19:44] knome: and a happy new year to you, by the way! [19:44] charlie-tca, thanks, you too [19:46] sound-juicer did not rip one of my cd's so i switched to asunder, but having no year-column is a severe bug imo [19:46] why would i NOT like to have a year tag in my mp3's ? [19:46] * charlie-tca thinks that is a funny language ;-) [19:47] maybe. [19:49] Hmm, the "What is your name?"-Frame just disappeared when i started writing my name. And no, my Name is not starting with ESC. :) [19:49] alt and tab incase its hiding [19:49] Not working [19:50] try going back a stage [19:50] Just a brown screen with the cursor [19:50] I canÄt click on anything [19:50] Backspace doesn't work either [19:50] Guess i have to reboot. :) [19:51] press atlt + F1 [19:52] then alt + F7 [19:52] did it come back [19:52] Nope [19:52] reboot I think [19:53] Okay [19:54] brb [19:59] Okay. :) Seems to wirk now. Wich password-option is reccomendet? [20:00] any.. [20:00] Login in automatically, require my password to log in, require my password to log in and to decrypt my home folder [20:00] Okay. :) [20:01] Yay, it's installing! [20:02] YES [20:02] My first Linux. [20:02] I'm proud somehow. [20:02] Welcome to the promise land. [20:02] But you did all the work. ;) [20:03] lets hope it's your first of many installs [20:03] Thanks. :) [20:03] no problems, happy to help [20:04] I'm going to eat something and be back then. Hop you will still be here. :) [20:04] +e === toga-blue is now known as toga [20:12] toga, how did you change name? [20:14] "/nick toga" === Guest12982 is now known as david [20:14] "/msg NickServ IDENTIFY" === david is now known as Guest11236 [20:15] Helps if you register your nick [20:15] I'm in! [20:16] Anything i should do first? Update? [20:16] Drivers? [20:16] "/msg NickServ GHOST toga password" is the first command, it got captured I think. [20:17] Without the quotes === Guest11236 is now known as dchute217 [20:18] ty [20:18] update 1st, then you are ready to go [20:19] Ah okay. :) [20:19] But first: Wifi. :) [20:19] I have no cables atm :( [20:19] plug in net cable > search for drivers in system [20:20] Okay....searching for a cable....but i think i don't have any :( [20:22] tye "sudo lshw" into terminal [20:22] look for display and copy into pastebin.ubuntu.com [20:37] Okay [20:38] Started the update [20:38] I'll do that when it's finished [20:54] Aderlass, how's it going? [20:57] Well [20:57] Updates are finished [20:58] I opened the terminal and usedn sudo lshw [20:58] At the bottom of the list is the Wireless interface, disabled [20:59] did you find any wireless drivers from Additional Drivers [20:59] type "sudo /etc/init.d/networking start" [21:00] I opened the "Hardware Drivers" Tab and there are 3 not activated drivers [21:00] go for a propitiatory one [21:00] Braodcom B43 wireless driverm Broadcom STA wireless driver and NVIDIA accelerated graphics [21:02] I think proprietary drivers are ones developed for linux by linux [21:02] but go for what seems best [21:02] I have to try then, i don't know wich one it is. [21:02] brb === mercier133 is now known as votre-pseudo === votre-pseudo is now known as inc123 [21:14] Aderlass, Good luck on your endeavours I've got to leave [21:16] Okay, thanks for everything. :) [21:19] Yay, Wifi works. [21:20] good man! [21:20] enjoy [21:21] :D [21:21] I have so many questions [21:21] But i let you go. :) [21:23] I have a personal IM server you can log onto, will be able to answer from there [21:24] I can email login credentails [21:26] Ah okay? How does that work? [21:27] its a jabber server, you can connect with pidgin [21:27] I have jabber :D [21:27] In Miranda here on my Win7 Workstation [21:29] whats your email? [21:29] don't want to send details over this :S [22:19] hello! I have some problems about automounting usb sticks, any idea where to find info? [22:34] xavi: about what? [22:34] xavi: maybe ask a specific question [22:39] Hallo. Anyone knows how to get vdpau for flash beta 10.2 to work?