[02:49] is there software to have sound activation? I don't want sound activated recording, I want to play a sound when it hears an external sound...if that makes sense [03:26] Is there a way to view current mic input level from terminal? or a command so a value can be acquired? [03:27] Cheri703: alsamixer? [03:27] not sure if that's what you're looking for [03:28] no, eventual goal is "if the mic input goes over X, then play this sound" [03:28] so I need to figure out how to find X [03:28] ahhhh [03:28] and get it to recognize X [03:28] maybe there's something in /dev [03:29] hmm.. [03:29] there's /dev/audio [03:30] or maybe something in /proc [03:31] maybe /proc/asound [03:31] I dunno :/ I'm not even sure what I'm looking for [03:32] i'm just wondering where the state of the mic input level is stored [03:32] so that you can get it [03:32] i have no idea how to get it, really [03:32] but maybe i can help find the file for you [03:32] yeah, I have no clue :/ [03:32] I appreciate it! [03:33] i know that /cat/proc/acpi/battery/BAT1/state has live info on battery state [03:34] so it could be the same for mic [03:35] *shrug* I don't know much about the internal workings of a lot of ubuntu :/ [03:35] sounds feasible [03:35] i don't know much about internal workings, or coding [03:35] i am just crawling in the dark [03:36] I appreciate it :) [03:37] Cheri703: i would ask in #alsa or #pulseaudio [03:37] those folks would probably know [03:37] ok [07:58] Hey there. Can someone give me some advice about a network connectivity issue? [08:00] Jason1: not sure but if you ask I am sure someone with the right knowledge will try and assist [08:01] Jason1, what Kind of netwok connection you have ? [08:01] I configured opendns this morning and now my connection doesn't seem to last longer than about 20 minutes. [08:01] ethernet [08:04] So now I'm looking for some advice regarding how to diagnose the problem [08:04] dhcp ? [08:04] DHCP [08:04] and what's you ubuntu verion name ? [08:05] lubuntu 10.10 [08:06] i think it will take automatically [08:06] try this dhclient [08:06] in terminal may be it works [08:06] just a sec [08:08] Permission denied. do I need to sudo for that? [08:08] done [08:09] what sort of output am I looking for? [08:16] yes [08:16] Try sudo or just ask in #ubuntu [09:23] Can any one tell me how shud i know which kernel version i am using? [09:23] is there any command ? [09:28] Bipul`: uname -a [09:28] linux-source-2.6.30.9* <-- something like this [09:28] kenrel version [09:41] Yeah, Bipul` System --> Administration --> System Monitor, System Tab. [09:42] Geocosm, oh thanks [10:24] Hello. [10:59] I wanted to learn how to remove ubuntu from a hard drive that has 2 versions of ubuntu installed on it. So I decided to try it out and learn how to do it. How is it done? [11:00] I have no worry of losing data, as all my info is backed up === szczur_ is now known as szczur [12:08] hello [12:09] i'v instaled the ubuntu notebook along with windows [12:10] the problem is that the icons on the left are black or white [12:10] i think there are sopouse to be icons [12:11] this is my first touch with ubuntu [12:11] can anyone help? [12:11] Hello frihtarec . I am not sure but perhaps someone else will be able to help. [12:13] i am going complitly to ubuntu, but because of the problems vith secure w2(i need it for conecting to the internet on my faculty) i still have windows === yofel_ is now known as yofel === sad is now known as Guest33341 [12:49] anyone there [12:50] what are the latest distribution of linux [12:50] hello [12:50] and what is the difference between ubuntu and linux...which one i should use [12:50] the latest Ubuntu release is Maverick Meerkat [12:50] :D [12:50] morning [12:51] linux is the kernel of the GNU/Linux operating system [12:51] ubuntu is a linux distrobution [12:51] Mandriva? [12:51] same [12:51] Mandriva is distrobution too [12:51] and uses GNU tools with Linux kernel [12:51] so which one i should use, ubuntu or mandriva [12:51] they are all distrubutions built around the linux kernel [12:52] if you are a first time user i would recommend Ubuntu [12:52] Guest33341, you can guess our answer for that question [12:52] well actually i would recommend Ubuntu to everyone :) [12:52] if you go to #mandriva, they will tell their [12:53] i used it before, but sudo command and all those i cant understand well [12:53] Ubuntu being such a popular Linux distro you will find information and support generally easier to come by [12:53] i know dos commands very well [12:54] * duanedesign waves at tronyx and bioterror [12:55] you all are admin? or guest like me? [12:55] starting with + sign [13:29] stupid question, but can I change my password as usual, when I choose to encrypt my home (during install)? [13:30] mer_ge: I think you can change passwords as normal. Only the partition is locked till the registered password is entered [13:31] okay === starcraftman is now known as starcraft-ntbk === starcraft is now known as starcraftman [13:41] hello. when i'm watching videos on youtube before i could get the .flv files in /tmp but i notice it is not saving there anymore. [13:41] anybody knows the answer?:) [13:46] try using keepvid.com application to save your files [13:49] guest: There is an other way for that [13:51] kidsodateless: guest: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2010/09/saving-flash-videos-in-linux-tmp-no-longer-works/ [13:52] i say, email the content creator [13:52] and ask how you are supposed to get a copy [13:56] im getting gave up waiting [13:57] MrChrisDruif, thanks for the info. [13:57] how do i fix it [13:57] Your welcome kidsodateless [13:58] what do i do [13:58] to fix [13:58] Gave up waiting for root device. Common problems: [13:59] Gave up waiting for root device. Common problems: [13:59] you suck [13:59] who sucks? [13:59] MrChrisDruif [13:59] Jon__: ?? [14:00] MrChrisDruif is awesome :) [14:00] jon, you have to adjust some more time for grub to find the hdd [14:00] ok sorry,but i have the "gave up waiting for root device" problem and i would like to know how to fix it [14:00] somehow the grub cant find the hdd [14:00] how and why [14:01] you should add about 90 sec for the delay [14:01] Thanks holstein :) [14:01] Jon__: What's wrong? Why do I suck? [14:02] never mind i found out you were helping someone else out. sorry [14:02] Jon__, you have to add "rootdelay=90" to boot parameters [14:02] Jon__, https://launchpad.net/bugs/290153 [14:02] Launchpad bug 290153 in linux "Fails to find boot device in Intel D945Gnt" [High,Confirmed] [14:02] i did and it didn't work. i go to the grub and press 'e' to edit and put that in? correct [14:03] i would add it of a more permanent basis [14:03] on* [14:03] Jon__, /etc/default/grub [14:04] GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash" [14:04] add that rootrelay=90 to that line [14:04] ok thanks. i'll try it. [14:05] its not doing anything [14:06] its = ?? [14:06] did 90 secs go by? [14:06] :D [14:06] the machine? [14:06] the text editor? [14:06] no not yet [14:06] i got the same thing as before. [14:06] gave up waiting for root device [14:07] did you update grub? [14:07] how do i do that [14:07] bioterror: this would need sudo update-grub right? [14:07] holstein, not quite sure [14:07] I cant remember :D [14:07] but it wont hurt :D [14:07] wont hurt to run it [14:07] ohhh [14:07] sudo update-grub [14:07] great minds think a like [14:07] :) [14:08] how do i do the update [14:08] holstein, you should be worried as you're using same kind of words as I do [14:08] sudo update-grub [14:08] in a terminal [14:08] where do i put that line [14:08] then hit the 'enter' key [14:08] Jon__: what line? [14:08] sudo update-grub? [14:08] sudo update-grub [14:09] in the application 'terminal' [14:09] ok??? [14:09] menu applications - accessories - terminal [14:10] i don't see accesories or terminal. am i in the right place? [14:10] Jon__: on the main gnome panel [14:11] you see the work 'applications' [14:11] click that [14:11] then, you click the word 'accessories' [14:11] then, you should see 'terminal' [14:11] Jon__: this is ubuntu 10.10 ? [14:11] is that when i first start my netbook [14:11] and yes [14:11] well, im assuming you are using a live cd? [14:11] usb stick [14:12] that might complicate the grub update [14:12] what do i do from start to finish? [14:14] Jon__: update the grub file [14:14] i don't know how [14:14] right [14:14] lets go back to adding that line [14:14] i dont think that took you long enough [14:14] how did you do that? [14:15] what file did you edit? [14:15] can you use http://paste.ubuntu.com/ so we can see the changes made [14:15] the changes to /etc/default/grub [14:15] Ubuntu, with Linux 2.6.35-22-generic [14:16] Jon__, Boot failures on systems with Intel D945 motherboards [14:16] Users have reported slower than normal detection of SATA hard drives on systems with Intel D945 motherboards in Ubuntu 8.10. This may cause the system to drop to a busybox initramfs shell on boot with a "Gave up waiting for root device." error. Wait a minute or two and then exit the initramfs shell by typing 'exit'. Booting should proceed normally. If it doesn't, wait a bit longer and try [14:16] again. [14:17] i'll try [14:17] bioterror: what is the beginners team chat channel again? [14:17] at some point you'll have to stop trying things Jon__ [14:17] and boot that machine [14:17] make it boot [14:17] nlsthzn, what? [14:18] nlsthzn, #ubuntu-beginners-team [14:19] bioterror: thanks [14:19] how do i 'make it boot'? [14:20] Jon__: let make sure you have fully implemented the couple suggestions you have [14:21] well i put in exit like you said and the same thing came up again [14:21] wait longer and type again :D [14:21] yeah, "wait a minute or 2" [14:21] id say give it 4 or 5 [14:21] or get a new motherboard ;) [14:21] try it, then rule it out, and move on [14:21] yeah, ^^ [14:22] contact the vendor [14:22] how [14:22] they probably have an email address [14:22] i like to send that email [14:23] not a nasty one [14:23] thanks for the help that really didn't help me [14:23] just to let the vendors know that the product is not working for me [14:23] with linux [14:23] Jon__: so, you've waited 5 minutes? [14:23] and tried that? [14:23] yes [14:23] ok [14:24] http://paste.ubuntu.com/ what you have in /etc/default/grub [14:25] that site is not found [14:25] http://pastebin.com/ [14:25] maybe [14:25] is that machine online? [14:25] you can test in the terminal [14:25] ping -c 4 google.com [14:26] is that all help you can give me [14:26] ? [14:27] what is in your /etc/default/grub file? [14:27] where do i find that. im clueless on this stuff [14:27] i want to confirm that the changes have been made properly [14:27] then, we can move on to more help i may or may not have [14:28] Jon__: thats what im concered about [14:28] you are supposed to have edited that file [14:28] in step one [14:28] right when you joined the channel [14:28] and, its totally cool that you dont know where that file is [14:28] tell me again [14:28] BUT... [14:28] you need to edit the file [14:29] /etc/default/grub [14:29] you can do that several ways [14:29] where is it [14:29] how [14:29] hmmm [14:29] the file is in /etc/default [14:29] how do i navigate there [14:30] however you feel comfortable [14:30] you just want to make sure you are getting the one that is on the hard drive [14:30] and not the one on the USB stick [14:30] *if there is one on the USB stick [14:31] i dont have the stick in [14:31] OK [14:31] so, how are you booting the machine? [14:31] turn it on [14:31] my diagnostic process is based on you having booted from a USB stick [14:32] let me know when you are booted into that machine [14:32] from live USB or CD [14:32] i have booted from the usb stick to install ubuntu to the hard drive in my toshiba netbook [14:33] Jon__: but the netbook is booting right? [14:33] thats not the one with the error? [14:33] yes it will boot and ubuntu will work on my usb stick butnot on my hard drive [14:33] so, the toshiba netbook is the machine in question? [14:34] with the boot issue? [14:34] what do you suggest [14:34] well, assuming that the answer to that question is 'yes' [14:34] and the netbook is the machine in question [14:34] that is not booting [14:35] let me know when you are booted into that machine with a live USB stick or CD [14:35] and we'll go from there [14:35] thats one way you can edit the grub file [14:37] ok i have a screen with try ubuntu for free or install [14:37] http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1473416 [14:38] i think we are on the right track [14:38] Jon__: you want to 'try ubuntu' [14:38] so we can edit your grub file [14:39] hold on... and that link, how is that suppose to help? [14:39] well, that is someone with a toshiba netbook [14:39] with the same error [14:40] running ubuntu 10.04 [14:40] Jon__: anyways, im about to run out for a bit [14:40] good luck to you [14:40] thanks [14:40] when joining support channels, you might want to lead with 'my motherboard sucks' [14:41] i have 10.10 [14:41] instead of MrChrisDruif sucks [14:41] or whatever [14:41] ok [14:41] no one is on salary here :) [14:41] but help will be given [14:41] holstein: Sup? [14:41] i apologize [14:41] not to me [14:41] to MrChrisDruif ^^ [14:41] anyways... bbl === duanedesign is now known as evilduanedesign === evilduanedesign is now known as duanedesign [15:29] does anyone know what these processes does zeitgeist-datahub & zeitgeist-daemon? [15:31] johnny77, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeitgeist_(file_manager) [15:31] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeitgeist_(framework) [15:31] there you go [15:35] bioterror: ok, thanks. Is this part of Ubuntu that is automatically loaded? [15:54] I configured opendns this morning and now my connection keeps dropping after 10 or 20 minutes of use. Any ideas on how to diagnose the issue? [15:59] remove opendns and check if the problem exists [16:46] johnny77: You still here? [16:47] zeitgeist-datahub is what stores the information from the Zeitgeist framework (ie: zeitgeist-gedit, zeitgeist-chrome) [16:47] zeitgeist-daemon handles the pulling of such information (Gnome Activity Journal) [16:50] johnny77: ^ [17:00] JackyAlcine: I'm back. Thank you. [17:01] No problem. === JoeSett is now known as JoeMaverickSett [17:19] hello is there any indian [17:22] nitin007: You're part of SpeechControl? [17:22] nope === shadeslayer is now known as shadeslayer_ [19:43] Heya, can someone here help me out with configuring/setting up the wpa_supplicant? I've been trying for some time, but just can't seem to get past that point... I know that my wireless card connects if the internet doesn't have a password. But need it to connect to a WPA-secured net. Any help, please? :) [19:49] Jomik, I take it you aren't using a conventional system? :) [19:50] ie: no GUI [19:50] I am [19:50] I'm using Ubuntu 10.10 [19:52] Hello. [19:52] hi again [19:52] long time no see [19:52] Hello bioterror . [19:52] Noone able to help me? :o [19:52] Jomik: network-manager-gnome has a built-in GUI configuration tool for WPA-encrypted networks [19:53] I haven't really been looking in the GUI, where do I get it up? XD [19:54] I try getting it connect by choosing the wireless net in the status bar, top right corner, it asks for my password and I type it in, 100% sure it's the right one. Then I wait without anything happening and it pops up again, asking for the password. [19:54] Jomik: http://www.debianadmin.com/enable-wpa-wireless-access-point-in-ubuntu-linux.html === starcraft-ntbk is now known as starcraftman [19:56] I believe that wpa_supplicant was installed already with ubuntu 10.10? I at least get a lot of info when typing wpa_supplicant in the terminal? [19:57] Jomik: if it's already installed then it won't break anything by running that command. [19:57] k [19:57] trye [19:57] true* lol [19:59] what does touch do? O.o [20:00] Jomik: It creates an empty file if one does not already exist [20:01] Ty :D [20:01] Weird that he tells me to create a file with ENABLED=0, and after tells me to do a touch to the exact same... [20:01] Jomik: Yeah I dunno why that's there. [20:02] :D [20:02] ooooh, the layout changed? O.o [20:03] What da eff, my layout changed to greyish bars instead of the blackish, and it doesn't react to mouse clicks? :o [20:04] Jomik: Can you log out and log back in? [20:05] I can shutdown the computer by taking the power. But I can't touch anything on the GUI [20:05] or open a terminal [20:05] doesn't react to keyboard or mouse. The mouse moves though [20:05] Jomik: ctrl+alt+f1, then log in via terminal, then run sudo reboot [20:05] Jomik: That'll kill your session here [20:06] Jomik: So you'll have to reconnect to freenode [20:06] I think I was logged in [20:06] Nah, it's another computer : [20:06] Jomik: Ah, okay [20:07] no reaction whatsoever to sudo reboot XD [20:07] Jomik: that should have rebooted the computer. [20:07] Jomik: Did you get to a Terminal? It should have blacked the screen and said "/dev/tty1" at the top. [20:07] doesn't work with sudo shutdown now either [20:07] It has [20:08] Jomik: Try sudo shutdown -r now [20:08] Ubuntu 10.10 server-pc tty3 (I did f3 because f1 was just blank) [20:08] (The "now" is a part of the command) [20:08] yeah [20:08] nothing either [20:09] CTRL + ALT + F7 brings me to the GUI? It has a grey box now, where the accessories menu normally is. O.o [20:09] Should I just cut the power? [20:11] Lol, this is the same thing that happened before I formatted my hdd <.< [20:11] Jomik: Unfortunately I think it's the only option at this point [20:11] Oh [20:11] now it's the normal GUI [20:11] Yeah, I went ahead and did it [20:12] It's trying to connect automatically again, but doesn't seem like it'll be able to <.< [20:13] Jomik: Right-click on the manager, click "edit connections", and delete the connection. Then start over. [20:13] like, redo the driver installations? :o [20:14] Do you have teamviewer? [20:15] Jomik: Uh, no, I meant redo the connection. [20:15] Jomik: Yes [20:24] Would you mind popping on teamviewer? The computer in question has it. >.< [20:24] I tried reconnecting now, it didn't work again [20:25] Jomik: If you can't get a network connection then how can I use TeamViewer? [20:25] Wired network [20:25] Jomik: PM me for a minute [20:25] I need it to be wireless, cuz atm I have a cable throughout the whole house, which is pretty annoying. [20:40] Hey again, problem didn't get solved. So I wanna hear if anyone here thinks they can help me set up my wireless connection to connect to a WPA secure connection. I have it on a wired connection, but I need it to be wireless. The computer has teamviewer, so you can control it and see what happens if you want. Please help? XD [21:00] How do I open .cab files? [21:00] Trying another driver. [21:05] Duh, that fixed it, tyvm bioterror :) [21:05] good [21:06] I was busy at another channel helping some newbies :D [21:18] Heya, new question; is it possible to check if you're connected to the internet in a sh script? Like, start this program after the computer connected to the internet after startup. [21:20] Jomik: use the ping command. [21:21] ie: ping http://www.google.com -1 [21:21] exclude the minus one. lol [21:25] so while (! ping http://www.google.com) do done start something. ? [21:26] I need to execute a program after we have gotten an internet connection XD [21:26] I don't thing that ping returns true or false? [21:44] Someone help me make that bash/shell script please? :) [21:50] Jomik: paste.ubuntu.com [21:50] hi... so, I'm wondering, is there a specific package I can install to get the c++ opengl headers? [21:52] Jomik, https://wiki.ubuntu.com/OnNetworkConnectionRunScript [22:03] MrChrisDruif: What about paste.ubuntu.com? [22:03] szczur tyvm for that :O What is the command for closing a process/program? === IdleOne_ is now known as IdleOne [22:09] seems like he figured it out? [22:09] :D [22:25] Why does my script in the if-down.d folder work when the script in the if-up.d folder doesn't? O.o [22:28] How do I run a bash script from another bash script? [22:28]