[00:04] <knome> kracker[BDC], hey. have you ever thought of adding some "sleep" time before you let your client join the channels? now it looks like you join, part and join again very quickly. if you need a hand in accomplishing that, feel free to PM me.
[00:04] <kracker[BDC]> k
[00:04] <kracker[BDC]> I just get disonnected sometimes :P
[00:05] <knome> yeah, but this happens when you *connect* :)
[00:05] <kracker[BDC]> :P
[00:05] <knome> you join with your host, then part, then join with the cloak
[00:05] <knome> that's something which happens when you join channels before getting the cloak
[00:06] <kracker[BDC]> ah I see
[00:08] <hookworm24> Hello. I have no sound in xubuntu and am looking for some advice. It was working for a long time until yesterday. When i restart, the mixer mutes all channels, i can un-mute them but still no sound. Where should i look first?
[00:08] <knome> hookworm24, did you look at pulse audio mixer? pavucontrol is one of them.
[00:09] <hookworm24> I never use pulseaudio but will check it. this machine really only uses firefox and pidgin.
[00:09] <knome> did you update something yesterday?
[00:10] <hookworm24> no. not for awhile
[00:10] <knome> okay, weird then. this shouldn't happen unless something changes.
[00:11] <hookworm24> it is very odd. just out of the blue.
[00:11] <knome> well, it really shouldn't happen even if something changes, but without anything changing, it definitely shouldn't happen.
[00:11] <hookworm24> the mixer mutes everything each time the computer is booted.
[00:11] <hookworm24> right..
[00:11] <knome> i've heard that happen several times, but don't know how to fix it since i haven't had it.
[00:16] <hookworm24> when you hover over the mixer icon. it says ac97-spsa: 0%
[00:16] <hookworm24> something must be muted...
[00:16] <knome> yup :)
[00:18] <hookworm24> all fixed. a channel named 'PCM' was muted and killed all my sound.
[00:18] <knome> :)
[00:18] <hookworm24> thanks for the help dude
[00:19] <knome> no problem
[03:16] <metroid1> can someone help me to decipher this:
[03:16] <metroid1>  For example:
[03:16] <metroid1> # sensor /proc/acpi/ibm/thermal (0, 0, 10)
[03:16] <metroid1> # will add a fixed value of 10 °C the 3rd value read from that file. Check out
[03:16] <metroid1> # http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Thermal_Sensors to find out how much you may
[03:16] <metroid1> # want to add to certain temperatures.
[03:16] <metroid1> #  Syntax:
[03:16] <metroid1> #  (LEVEL, LOW, HIGH)
[03:16] <metroid1> #  LEVEL is the fan level to use (0-7 with thinkpad_acpi)
[03:16] <metroid1> #  LOW is the temperature at which to step down to the previous level
[03:16] <metroid1> #  HIGH is the temperature at which to step up to the next level
[03:16] <metroid1> #  All numbers are integers.
[03:16] <metroid1> #
[03:16] <metroid1> # I use this on my T61p:
[03:17] <metroid1> ooh, sorry i should have used pastebin. sorry.
[03:18] <metroid1> ok, this is what i need help deciphering: http://paste.ubuntu.com/569003/
[03:19] <metroid1> it is the settings for my fan (thinkfan) i have the script running but it isn't keeping my computer cooler
[03:20] <metroid1> i know that i have to change the settings but i have no idea how or to what.
[03:20] <metroid1> i did find to files that seem pertinent: one labelled fan and the other thermal (as in the pastebin)
[03:22] <metroid1> the example in pastebin gives a series of numbers that i should include in the file(s) but i don't really know if i should delete what is in there already or...
[03:22] <metroid1> any help figuring out what to do would be greatly appreciated.
[03:23] <metroid1> has anyone else had issues with their computer overheating?
[03:30] <metroid1> here is what is in my /thermal and /fan
[03:30] <metroid1> http://paste.ubuntu.com/569006/
[04:18] <^Phantom2^> Hello, Mr. 192mb ram here again
[04:19] <^Phantom2^> If the xubuntu liveCD won't quite boot on this machine
[04:19] <^Phantom2^> what are the chances that the installed OS would boot and run okay on it?
[04:20] <ball> hello Phantom2
[04:20] <^Phantom2^> hullo, ball :D
[04:20] <ball> Phantom2: sounds more like a NetBSD machine or an X terminal than a workstation, that.
[04:21] <^Phantom2^> Oh?
[04:21] <Graet|> my sons laptop is very low spec, tried several distributions but ijn the end had to use an older debian build to get the thing to install/run ok
[04:22] <Graet|> no usb boot, so burnt like 10cds trying different thing :/
[04:22] <^Phantom2^> I have also considered dang small linux
[04:25] <ball> ^Phantom2^: Let's look at this from the other side.  What are you trying to achieve?
[04:25] <Graet|> old debian started being problematic with new flash, so i gave up and installed xp :(
[04:25] <^Phantom2^> ball: A lesser demanding OS for this resource-strained laptop.
[04:27] <ball> ^Phantom2^: NetBSD would probably work, but then are you hoping to run the X clients actually on that box?
[04:27] <^Phantom2^> ball, not necessarily
[04:28] <^Phantom2^> just simple tasks such as internet browsing
[04:28] <^Phantom2^> for when i visit my computer geeky friends
[04:34] <ball> If they're computer geeks could they not run a desktop on their Linux host and have you connect to that using X or VNC or something?
[04:39] <ball> ...or just host the X clients?
[05:32] <n2diy_> how can I change the backround of my panels?
[06:52] <n2diy_> my back up box and printer are downstairs, the printer has an SD card in it that I want a file off of, can I ftp to it? Using gftp I've looked for the printer under /mnt, /mount, and /dev, but I can't find it?
[07:02] <Sysi> by
[07:03] <Sysi> whops
[07:03] <Sysi> what kinda connections you have software for in that backup-box?
[07:04] <Sysi> ftp isn't there by default, and afaik ssh would be easier anyway
[07:13] <N-S[X1]> How can I find out why my system is "freezing" with some disk access, if I can't see anything in my logs? Can I up the level of logging to get more information?
[07:14] <N-S[X1]> When it happens, I get a constant light from the disk access LED and the system grinds to an almost complete halt.
[07:14] <N-S[X1]> It goes on like that for a randomly long time and then starts to blink again and everything is back to "normal".
[07:18] <Sysi> you could pastebin what "dmesg" in terminal prints and maybe "cat /var/log/syslog"
[07:19] <Sysi> paste.ubuntu.com in good pastebin
[07:19] <Sysi> s/in/is
[07:19] <N-S[X1]> ok
[07:20] <N-S[X1]> It's getting more and more frequent, so I'd like to know how/what to fix.
[07:34] <N-S[X1]> Sysi: https://pastee.org/6ch2d I excluded a thousand lines of repeated info (only ipnumbers differed).
[07:35] <N-S[X1]> syslog is almost empty https://pastee.org/75wmz
[07:37] <Sysi> last two lines look important, but i can't guess what's actually wrong, you could try googling with them
[11:34] <mark76> Morning
[13:28] <burli> hi
[13:54] <raheel> need help to set max pages per JOB while printing to avoid accidental printing of huge amount of pages is it even possible
[14:03] <raheel> any help in setting the max pages per JOB
[14:04] <Sysi> that's cups problem
[14:06] <raheel> i know but i am now tired of searching and googling and chatting and searching...... please help just let me know that it is not possible so that i can take some rest
[14:11] <raheel> hasnt anyone setup a print server before???
[14:18] <Sysi> ..on ubuntu server propably is
[14:25] <burli> when will the new gmusicbrower come to Xubuntu?
[14:30] <fpsdf> Hi! Could anyone help me on making a USB installer on a Mac OS for use in a PC?
[14:33] <fpsdf> please? i guess i must make a FAT (dos) disk, right?
[14:59] <fpsdf> thanks!
[21:20] <surreal7z> hej guys :p
[21:20] <Unit193> heya surreal7z
[21:21] <surreal7z> anyway.... lets get to the point... is there anyway to maximize windows over panels in xubuntu?... without autohiding them?
[21:21] <surreal7z> o_O
[21:21] <surreal7z> i tried some stuff... but it didn't work :p
[21:23] <charlie-tca> Might be able to use full screen, to keep the panels behind the windows.
[21:23] <charlie-tca> Otherwise, no
[21:23] <surreal7z> how to use full screen?
[21:23] <charlie-tca> F11
[21:24] <surreal7z> okej... but it's just browser... but... at least something
[21:25] <TheSheep> surreal7z: works with terminal too
[21:28] <surreal7z> nice :p
[21:31] <surreal7z> okej... i found this... but it seems to be for gnome?... cos, I can't find panel option while trying this
[21:31] <surreal7z> I can give you a small trick to achieve what you want, it's not really elegant but it should works :
[21:31] <surreal7z> Set your panel to Autohide
[21:31] <surreal7z> Run gconf-editor
[21:31] <surreal7z> Go to '/apps/panel/toplevels/top_panel_screen0/hide_delay' (should be this one)
[21:31] <surreal7z> Set the value 'hide delay' to a very big number (it's in ms so ... 10000000)
[21:31] <surreal7z> Explanation : With the Autohide feature, your application windows will expand to the edge of the screen, the 'so big' delay will let your panel visible
[21:33] <surreal7z> well.. i will auto hide them... no big deal...  anyway, great irc channel,  i will be idle here a lot :D
[21:34] <TornadoXubuntu> Hello! Please I am using Kubuntu 10.10. how to compress a file and protect it with a password?
[21:34] <TornadoXubuntu> which tool shall i use?
[21:35] <TheSheep> surreal7z: you can also set the panels to 'freely moveable'
[21:35] <Unit193> TornadoXubuntu: You may want to try in #kubuntu
[21:35] <TheSheep> surreal7z: then the windows will cover them too
[21:36] <Unit193> TornadoXubuntu: You may get that option if you right click
[21:37] <surreal7z> great, thx!
[22:10] <aladoinsa> can someone give me a tip of a good gui in which i can find and mount my windows vista shares in xfce?
[22:11] <aladoinsa> i tried xsmbrowser, pyNeighbourhood and komba2 but i cant get them to find my shares..
[22:17] <Unit193> I gave up with GUI and went with smbclient
[22:49] <stewyc> hi everyone
[22:50] <stewyc> anyone here for help?
[22:51] <Sysi> pop a question and see if somebody knows
[22:53] <stewyc> ok thanks. trying to install xubuntu 10.10 from windows. after selecting to boot it, it starts to install... gets stuck at "ready when you are" ive checked username is lowercase during win install part.
[22:54] <bazhang> wubi?
[22:54] <Sysi> wubi can cause weird problems
[22:54] <bazhang> md5 the iso
[22:54] <stewyc> wubi yes the app in root of cd
[22:55] <bazhang> !md5 | stewyc
[22:59] <stewyc> MD5 check sums are the same
[23:00] <stewyc> booting up from live cd resulting in blank screen
[23:01] <stewyc> laptop has 256mb ram
[23:01] <bazhang> that might be an issue
[23:02] <stewyc> should i try 10.04?
[23:02] <bazhang> no, I mean the sparse ram
[23:03] <stewyc> xp runs like a slug so searched for faster alternative and came across xubuntu which said would run with no problems on 256mb
[23:05] <bazhang> well, it may run; but fast is really stretching it
[23:06] <stewyc> could burning the ISO to a dvd instead of cd cause problems... unfortunetly i searched all over and only found one blank dvd lol
[23:06] <bazhang> doubtful
[23:06] <stewyc> could i md5 the burnt dvd?
[23:10] <stewyc> i think i will try once more... copy the downloaded iso to my pen drive, copy to laptop, then extract
[23:12] <bazhang> stewyc, extract? how
[23:12] <stewyc> winrar
[23:12] <bazhang> dont extract
[23:13] <bazhang> just use the iso directly with wubi
[23:13] <stewyc> but i would need to burn it and have no spare media to burn too :(
[23:14] <bazhang> thought wubi could just use the iso
[23:14] <stewyc> or is wubi available as a standalone app for windows?\
[23:16] <charlie-tca> If you don't burn the image itself, it will fail to work, wubi or any other install
[23:17] <bazhang> stewyc, not interested in a real install? a usb could do that
[23:18] <stewyc> tried usb booting, but same result as booting from live cd... blank screen... no hd activity
[23:33] <stewyc> downloaded the wubi from offical site, but it started to download ubuntu and not xubuntu :(
[23:35] <charlie-tca> the cd images should have wubi as an option, if you have windows. However, extacting the cd will cause it to fail. You have to burn the image itself, without extracting it
[23:38] <Unit193> or you may be able to mount it
[23:43] <stewyc> ive just got an even bigger problem
[23:45] <stewyc> had lappy on arm of chair... went to go to the toilet, lost balance and laptop fell on floor... now cant shut screen down lol
[23:45] <stewyc> but on the plus side live cd now given me installation menu!!!
[23:46] <stewyc> hmmm now i have a dilema... get rid of win xp or dual boot
[23:47] <stewyc> bang and xp has gone!
[23:49] <stewyc> that knock done the trick i think lmao
[23:51] <stewyc> thanks to everyone who responded