[02:07] <charliemac> What command do I enter where it says "grub>" on the GNU GRUB screen the first time I try to load Ubuntu?
[02:08] <MrChrisDruif> charliemac: I don't know, but I think your grub is borked?
[02:08] <charliemac> When I type "
[02:09] <charliemac> exit," a UNetbootin window opens asking me if I want to try #lubuntu without installing, install Lubuntu, or check disc for defects.
[02:10] <MrChrisDruif> Did you install it already?
[02:13] <charliemac> Yeah, i installed Xubuntu through WUBI because I couldn't figure out a way to get Lubuntu on there without a cd-rom or USB-boot option (I was planning to use LXDE w/ SLiM, anyway...)
[02:21] <MrChrisDruif> But you've got a Lubuntu CD in now?
[02:23] <charliemac> Will not boot from CD.  I used WUBI to install it through windows
[02:24] <MrChrisDruif> Yeah, but I was wondering why you got the message about Trying Lubuntu etc...
[02:25] <zeroseven0183> charliemac, did your Xubuntu installation via Wubi finished?
[02:25] <MrAnthrope> How do I check the driver version for my graphics card?
[02:26] <charliemac> Yes, it finished and prompted me to reboot so I did.  When it asked for which OS to boot from, I chose Xubuntu, and got the GNU GRUB screen.
[02:29] <zeroseven0183> MrAnthrope: type  dpkg -l | grep <nameofvideocard> in a Terminal
[02:29] <zeroseven0183> MrAnthrope: Example, dpkg -l | grep Nvidia
[02:29] <MrAnthrope> Thank you, zeroseven0183 :)
[02:29] <zeroseven0183> charliemac: It seems that the installation was unsuccessful.
[02:29] <zeroseven0183> MrAnthrope: Sure.
[02:30] <zeroseven0183> charliemac: Can you still boot to Windows?
[02:30] <charliemac> Let's see
[02:33] <charliemac> Yes windows still boots very well
[02:34] <zeroseven0183> Have you tried reinstalling Xubuntu?
[02:34] <zeroseven0183> Add/remove
[02:35] <zeroseven0183> If I'm not mistaken, Xubuntu like Ubuntu/Kubuntu has an option to install side-by-side with Windows when you boot from a Live CD/USB.
[02:35] <zeroseven0183> I haven't tried doing that via Wubi
[02:36] <charliemac> Yeah, i thought they were approximately the same
[02:36] <zeroseven0183> Because I usually have problems with Wubi
[02:36] <zeroseven0183> With Wubi, it will create a "virtual" partition inside your Windows partition.
[02:37] <zeroseven0183> With the live CD, you will allocate the partition separate from Windows
[02:37] <zeroseven0183> that's why you can easily remove it from Windows. It's like just another Windows application/software.
[02:37] <charliemac> Yes, through WUBI i gave it 30 gb out of the 80gb hard drife
[02:39] <zeroseven0183> I assume you're trying Xubuntu because you have a low-powered computer. Right?
[02:39] <zeroseven0183> I suggest you try Lubuntu
[02:42] <Midnightryder2> I am running Ubuntu 10.10. I am trying to make "efax-gtk" work. I have installed it from the Software Cente and tried to enter commands from it's website but to no avail. I have read Ubuntu advice but run commands tell me that the files don't exist. When I try to use the GUI it gives me a bunch of error messages. I know my computer has a fax modem but can't seem to connect it with efax-gtk.Does anyone have any suggestion
[02:42] <Midnightryder2> s ?
[03:14] <charliemac> How ca I get the live CD?
[03:16] <Midnightryder2> charliemac: For Ubuntu 10.10?
[03:17] <charliemac> Yes
[03:19] <Midnightryder2> Go to the Ubuntu website and to downloads. Choose either 32-bit or 64-bit and download it to your desktop. Then "Burn Image" to a CD. You can order one from the website but it takes several weeks for delivery.
[03:21] <Midnightryder2> http://www.ubuntulinux.org/
[03:25] <Midnightryder2> It was a 15 minute download for me and I have cable.
[03:26] <aveilleux> Midnightryder2: That's a mirror of Ubuntu, the main site is http://ubuntu.com/
[03:27] <Midnightryder2> aveilleux: Thank you. I stand corrected.
[04:04] <Midas007> Hello
[04:04] <aveilleux> hi Midas007
[04:04] <Midas007> I'm an embarassed newbie
[04:05] <Midas007> i have alot of questions
[04:05] <aveilleux> Midas007: Ask away
[04:05] <Midas007> I'm trying to download an audio file
[04:05] <Midas007> I can provide the URL to a media player
[04:06] <Midas007> and the player plays it
[04:06] <Midas007> but i'm unable to find a way to save the audio
[04:06] <aveilleux> Midas007: What player?
[04:07] <Midas007> For example, I'm using the Totem Movie Player
[04:07] <Midas007> of course I'm using Ubuntu
[04:07] <Midas007> Lucid
[04:07] <Midas007> Totem Movie Player 2.30.2
[04:08] <aveilleux> Midas007: Have you tried plugging the filename into, say, Firefox, then doing File > Save?
[04:08] <Midas007> No ... I'll try right now ...
[04:14] <Midas007> I'm back ...
[04:14] <Midas007> OK, I tried to save with Firefox and it didn't work ...
[04:14] <Midas007> I'll try to describe the situation
[04:15] <Midas007> The URL is, for example, http://mediasblahblahblah.wmv
[04:15] <Midas007> Not the real link though, but if u want it I'll provide it
[04:16] <Midas007> Anyway, it ends in .wmv
[04:16] <Midas007> When I enter this in Firefox, the Totem Plugin starts up and the song plays
[04:17] <Midas007> So the plugin is able to find the actual audio file
[04:17] <Midas007> However, when I try to save the content at http://mediasblahblahblah.wmv I get a small file
[04:18] <Midas007> About 200 bytes
[04:18] <Midas007> That file has more info
[04:19] <Midas007> which I think directs the Totem plugin to another location
[04:19] <Midas007> And that's the thing with these media players ... they are able to follow along all these redirections
[04:20] <Midas007> and I can't
[04:20] <Midas007> And I don't know any application that can follow the redirections and fetch the actual audio file
[04:24] <Midas007> Is anyone still there?
[04:27] <aveilleux> Midas007: I don't use the standard apps in Ubuntu...
[04:30] <Midas007> OK aveilleux
[04:30] <Midas007> Do u have a suggestion regarding apps?
[04:30] <aveilleux> Midas007: I use VLC Media Player (sudo apt-get install vlc)
[04:31] <Midas007> I see ... and it's in the repository too ...
[04:31] <aveilleux> Midas007: Yeah. I use it on all the platforms I operate on
[04:32] <Midas007> Right. I used it in Windows before
[04:32] <Midas007> Hmmm. I'll install it right now and give it a try.
[04:40] <Midas007> VLC does not "play" my URL
[04:40] <Midas007> It gives me an error
[04:43] <aveilleux> Midas007: Media > Convert/Save?
[04:43] <Midas007> OK, it seems to be my fault ...
[04:43] <Midas007> It's working now ...
[04:44] <Midas007> OK, it's playing "from" the URL
[04:44] <Midas007> The song is 4 min long.
[04:44] <Midas007> Can I save it?
[04:45] <Midas007> It hasn't completely played yet.
[04:47] <Midas007> I don't see how VLC can save the audio it is currently playing from the URL
[04:49] <aveilleux> Midas007: Did you select Convert/Save from the Media menu>
[04:49] <aveilleux> ?*
[04:50] <Midas007> OK, I'm trying it now ...
[04:52] <Midas007> The process appears to be running but I have to leave for about one hour and I'll take a look at it again then. Thanks for all the help to get to this point. Thank you.
[05:01] <User_> help pls
[05:03] <aveilleux> !ask | User_
[05:03] <ubot2> User_: 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. :-)
[05:07] <adil> i hava lap with amd 64 processor and 512 mb ram nvidia 64mb graphics card wich shld i use ubuntu or xubuntu?
[05:07] <holstein> i run full gnome on an EEE 900
[05:07] <holstein> its not snappy
[05:08] <holstein> but do-able
[05:08] <holstein> 900mhz with a gig of ram
[05:08] <holstein> lubuntu is really light-weight
[05:10] <aveilleux> adil: That speed processor?
[05:10] <adil> 645 mhz
[05:11] <IAmNotThatGuy> lubuntu will be my preference
[05:11] <IAmNotThatGuy> anyways gtg. bye all/
[05:12] <adil> AMD Athlon 64 processor 3400+ 645 Mhz, 512 MB of RAM
[05:15] <adil> aveilleux:AMD Athlon 64 processor 3400+ 645 Mhz, 512 MB of RAM
[05:17] <aveilleux> adil: You'll want to look into something lighter than Xubuntu... Lubuntu perhaps, or maybe even a Fluxbox setup
[05:18] <aveilleux> adil: I'd love to explain more but I really gotta go, sorry
[05:18] <aveilleux> adil: The people in here and #lubuntu can help you
[07:37] <thiva> need 2 ask u someting about ubuntu software center
[08:41] <Midas007> Hi
[08:52] <Midas007> I'm trying to download audio from a specific URL. Is there someone who can take my questions?
[08:54] <hobgoblin> !ask | Midas007
[08:54] <ubot2> Midas007: 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. :-)
[08:55] <Midas007> How should I refer to the specific URL? Should I post the actual one?
[08:57] <hobgoblin> Midas007: probably the easiest thing is to use wget in terminal    wget name.url
[08:58] <Midas007> I'll try it right now ...
[08:58] <Midas007> Is there a rule regarding posting a real URL here?
[08:59] <hobgoblin> not that I'm aware of - but if it turned out to be music that you should pay for I would ignore the request for help ;)
[09:00] <Midas007> It is a song. It's a stream of a live performance. It's located on the site of a radio station.
[09:00] <Midas007> That particular performance is not for sale
[09:01] <Midas007> It can be played repeatedly from the site but my connection is not good enough to keep doing it that way. That's why I'd like to download it.
[09:01] <hobgoblin> then I'll not help you anymore I'm afraid
[09:02] <Midas007> So you're sure I'm not allowed to download it?
[09:03] <Midas007> Someone here, earlier, told me that VLC could save whatever it could play. It seemed like it was OK then to save what I could play with VLC.
[09:04] <Midas007> Anyway, VLC did not work. I couldn't figure out how to make it work.
[09:05] <Midas007> wget didn't work either. All I get is a small file of 240 bytes.
[09:05] <Midas007> The file contains two other URLs.
[10:14] <AJH101> Hi i have asked this qn on #android-dev but no-one responded (too basic for them i guess). i am trying to set up an android virtual machine. I have vbox and have mounted the android iso image (mounted) but cannot get it to start. Any ideas?
[10:22] <AJH101> morning anyone?!
[11:33] <charliemac> does anyone know where to get the #lubuntu 10.10 kernel?
[11:35] <charliemac> I'm trying the <http://marc.herbert.free.fr/linux/win2linstall.html> method for installing without USB/CD/Floppy.
[12:20] <charliemac> Does anyone know where to get the Lubuntu 10.10 kernel?  I'm trying the <http://marc.herbert.free.fr/linux/win2linstall.html> method for installing without USB/CD/Floppy.
[12:28] <Silver_Fox_> Hello.
[12:29] <hobgoblin> o/
[12:29] <geirha> charliemac: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/FromWindows
[12:29] <geirha> Howdy :)
[12:30] <bioterror> hey, I've got cisco switch, how do I disable that slow link activation
[12:30] <bioterror> :D
[12:38] <geirha> There seems to be no way of getting a notification when someone comments or votes on your answers/comments at askubuntu.
[13:34] <charliemac> Thanks for reminding me that <https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/FromWindows> is the source of <http://marc.herbert.free.fr/linux/win2linstall.html>!!! :D
[13:38] <AJH101> i how do i create a virtual cd to use in virtual box please/
[13:39] <AJH101> sorry should read 'hi'! :-)
[13:42] <geirha> AJH101: create? from what?
[13:42] <hobgoblin> if it's an iso - you can just use that without mucking about
[13:42] <AJH101> sorry i think i need some help(!)
[13:43] <AJH101> how do i get virtual box to use that file/
[13:43] <AJH101> ?
[13:43] <AJH101> sticky keyboard sorry
[13:44] <geirha> AJH101: First off, your VM must be turned off
[13:44] <AJH101> ok
[13:44] <geirha> Then in the view over your virtual machines, select the machine you want to change.
[13:44] <geirha> Then click on "Storage" for that VM.
[13:45] <geirha> Click on the CD-icon and add the iso file to it
[13:46] <geirha> There's a dropdown menu containing iso-files you've used before. If your iso is not in there, click the icon with a folder and a green up-arrow right next to it, then browse to the iso file.
[13:50] <AJH101> what type of drive will it be, sata? (sorry for the qn)
[13:52] <geirha> AJH101: IDE (PATA) by default
[13:53] <geirha> Not sure if you can change it, but it shouldn't matter.
[13:54] <AJH101> brilliant
[13:54] <AJH101> thanks for your help! :-)
[13:54] <geirha> :)
[13:58] <MrChrisDruif> Sorry, was reading omg...but you can change that in settings of the vm and in the storage....and then select the iso.....but geirha already said that :)
[13:58] <MrChrisDruif> (Just confirming geirha)
[14:12] <MrChrisDruif> But I'll be off again....ttyl
[15:22] <amk> hi all
[15:22] <amk> since I have both ubuntu and suse installed and i want to get rid of suse
[15:23] <amk> the prob. is that I can't understand which partition belongs to which system
[15:24] <amk> can I have some suggestions please
[15:24] <amk> thanks in advance
[15:25] <AbhiJit> yes
[15:25] <AbhiJit> amk, go to system monitor and see in which partition suse is installed
[15:25] <stlsaint> use gparted
[15:25] <AbhiJit> sd1 sdb etc
[15:25] <AbhiJit> yah gparted will do also
[15:26] <stlsaint> amk: as AbhiJit said you can also use "system monitor" in the System tab in ubuntu
[15:26] <AbhiJit> :P
[15:26] <AbhiJit> :)
[15:26] <stlsaint> AbhiJit: going to the "Filesystems" tab will show you what partitions you have
[15:26] <AbhiJit> yeah
[15:28] <AbhiJit> stlsaint, you not online these days much?
[15:29] <stlsaint> AbhiJit: thats cause i was sent overseas for a year in kuwait ;)
[15:29] <AbhiJit> :o
[15:29] <AbhiJit> stlsaint, good! :)
[15:30] <stlsaint> :D
[15:30] <amk> I will try to do that
[15:37] <amk> Abhijit thanks, I can see the partitions, but it is not specified which system is in one or the other.
[15:38] <amk> ok, guys thanks, will continue tomorrow. I have to go to work now. wish you a good day!
[16:09] <kristian-aalborg> would anybody know how to change my font to Terminus in sakura?
[16:34] <jonthue> do i have to be a developer to download unity
[17:29] <JackyAlcine> Can you read this?
[17:30] <MrChrisDruif> JackyAlcine: How?
[17:30] <MrChrisDruif> Who*
[17:31] <JackyAlcine> Lol, so it's not working.
[17:31] <MrChrisDruif> What should we read JackyAlcine? :)
[17:32] <JackyAlcine> Lol, nothing. Forget it.
[17:33] <MrChrisDruif> Forget what? ;)
[17:52] <pip__> with a separate /home partition is there a danger of config incompatibility with a new release clean install?
[17:52] <pip__> ifthaat makes  sense
[17:58] <philinux> pip__: none at all I've found
[17:58] <kristian-aalborg> okay, a program or two for the console to show a new user that it is a cool thing?
[17:58] <kristian-aalborg> I'm thinking dict
[17:59] <pip__> ok, thanks phillw
[17:59] <pip__> sorry philinux
[17:59] <philinux> no worries
[17:59] <pip__> too many phils
[19:46] <bp7lax> is their a PPS repository file for google chrome or an APT line that anoybody knows of?
[20:23] <Red-Raven> hey guys. ready to give my server another shot.
[20:23] <Red-Raven> i think i should just start over.
[20:24] <Red-Raven> can anyone here help me out with this>
[20:24] <Red-Raven> ?*
[20:48] <jon8_> if i do 'sudo service gdm stop' .. it stops gnome. how can i easily stop gnome from booting on startup.
[20:50] <Red-Raven> in order to switch to a different environmnet?
[20:51] <Red-Raven> environment*
[20:52] <jon8_> Red-Raven no.. just to disable gdm and run terminal only.
[20:52] <jon8_> i dont need gui 95% of the time but dont want to uninstall
[20:52] <jon8_> but i also dont need it wasting precious ram either :P
[20:57] <Red-Raven> oh. IDK, im still kind of new. i thought you wanted to pick a different one, in which case you can pick at log in. a CLI might be one of those choices. im not sure though. sry.
[20:57] <Red-Raven> found this in a forum. might help: While in the GUI (Gnome), I went to System>Administration>Services and un-checked "Graphical Login Manager." I'm sorry if the wording is not exact, but, with that, I re-booted and was greeted with a terminal screen
[22:29] <Red-Raven> hey guys. can anyone here help me out with my SSH server?
[22:29] <bioterror> !ask | Red-Raven
[22:29] <ubot2> Red-Raven: 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. :-)
[22:30] <Red-Raven> sry bioterror.
[22:31] <Red-Raven> im having problems with the password. im loging into the server from my client pc, but it asks me for a password. i don't know it, and it not the password for the computer the server is on.
[22:32] <bioterror> ssh user@server
[22:32] <Red-Raven> thats the password? i thought i needed an RSA or public key?
[22:33] <bioterror> how the heck we can know your passwords
[22:34] <holstein> you can use keys or passwords Red-Raven
[22:34] <holstein> out of the box
[22:34] <Red-Raven> im telling you its not the password i use to log into the server rig. there must be a default password or i have to generate one or there's one in a config file somewhere.
[22:34] <holstein> you should be able to login with the user pass
[22:35] <Red-Raven> ok. how do i get them?
[22:35] <bioterror> as I said ssh user@server
[22:35] <bioterror> you have to know user and you have to know server
[22:35] <bioterror> right?
[22:35] <holstein> ssh Red-Raven@ipaddress
[22:35] <holstein> and it will be Red-Raven 's pass
[22:35] <bioterror> :D
[22:45] <Red-Raven> hey sry about that. stupid disconnects. did you get my post about it still being denied?
[22:47] <holstein> Red-Raven: what is denied?
[22:47] <Red-Raven> just got a permission denied error from the password.
[22:48] <holstein> from the server you mean
[22:48] <holstein> Red-Raven: can you go to the server?
[22:48] <holstein> or is it headless?
[22:48] <Red-Raven> i entered that password on the client.
[22:49] <Red-Raven> no its not. i can use it. its running 10.10 desktop.
[22:50] <holstein> Red-Raven: go to the server
[22:50] <Red-Raven> im at it now. both my rigs are on my desk :P
[22:50] <holstein> hit control-alt-F2
[22:50] <holstein> and try and login
[22:50] <holstein> if you can login there
[22:51] <holstein> with the user and pass you are trying
[22:51] <holstein> then you know you dont have SSH configured properly
[22:51] <holstein> Red-Raven: control-alt-F7 to get back to the GUI
[22:52] <Red-Raven> which computer's info do i put in? ths clients password or the servers
[22:52] <Red-Raven> ?*
[22:53] <Red-Raven> can you guys not see me anymore>
[22:53] <Red-Raven> ?*
[22:53] <Red-Raven> i think this happens whenever i do anything with the server.
[22:55] <holstein> Red-Raven: where are you now?
[22:55] <holstein> did you do as i suggested yet?
[22:55] <holstein> or do i need to retype it?
[22:55] <holstein> in *bold* ;)
[22:55] <holstein> try your user and pass on the server machine
[22:55] <holstein> locally
[22:56] <Red-Raven> sry gtg. moms making me put away cloths and clean the bathroom. :(
[22:56] <holstein> to double check the creds
[22:58] <Red-Raven> ill be back in a few.