[01:03] hi all i was wondering if anyone knew how to get the wireless to to work on my laptop [01:04] ranilynn: if you can plug it in to wired internet temporarily, you should get a message about drivers that are available === jesus is now known as Guest73793 [01:32] i am trying to install ubuntu onto an external hard drive. I have installed it to the drive using the live cd. when i boot from the drive it stops at the grub> prompt. i have tried using "boot" which gives "error: no kernel loaded". any ideas? [03:43] msg nickserv identify 123123 [03:44] well that was noobish [03:45] all we saw was ****** [03:45] :P [03:47] semitones: That was just the six star rating. [03:48] That was a joke, I don't even understand that nature of the faux pas. === khader is now known as raju === raju is now known as lostmysister [08:52] hi all [09:08] *remarkable loss for words* [09:38] <[SpitfirE]> Hello. I dont suppose anyone knows why im having trouble booting from a LiveUSB? [09:38] <[SpitfirE]> When i tell it to boot from USB, a menu appears for a second before the screen goes black and a load of command lines appears then nothing else happens. [09:39] what those lines says [09:40] <[SpitfirE]> It normally ends with "Cannot create directory" [09:40] <[SpitfirE]> But the menu that appears doesnt look anything like the delightful one pictured on the "How to" page on Ubuntu.com [09:40] <[SpitfirE]> It looks like teletext [09:40] <[SpitfirE]> Not sure if thats significant [09:43] <[SpitfirE]> Yeah thats what it says. I would be more specific but I dont know of a way to screenshot that boot screen =( [13:54] o/ [14:11] hey s-fox [14:24] Hello coalwater . [14:26] i know this might be a silly question, but what group do u participate in most, dev/bugs/wiki etc, just curious [14:26] coalwater: who are you asking this too? [14:27] s-fox, [14:27] moi stlsaint :) [14:28] At the moment my focus is support coalwater. [14:29] s-fox: o/ [14:29] i see, thanks [14:30] coalwater, the sod is coming up too, which will see me help out where needed. [14:31] what's sod? [14:32] summer of documentation - it is for the wiki group. I haven't done anything for that group since 2008 / 2009 [14:32] o ok, got it [14:33] why the questions coalwater ? [14:33] trying to find dev members lol [14:34] I could get involved with the dev team coalwater . I am a web developer and database administrator professionally coalwater . [14:43] hm back, someone decided to play with the wiring, so s-fox if u said any thing i didn't get it lol [14:43]

I could get involved with the dev team coalwater . I am a web developer and database administrator professionally coalwater . [14:43] so why sticking with wikis and support? [14:46] I do not wish to over stretch myself coalwater . I have made that mistake before. [14:47] And besides, I do monitor the programming talk section of the ubuntu forums, posting when I have something to add that has not already been said. [14:49] i just think we need some active devs around here, ones who are not so busy with other stuff [14:50] I can get involved if I am needed coalwater . I remember the group had more than enough helpers when I last looked. Does it need more help? [14:50] <[SpitfirE]> Does anyone know of a reason i wouldnt be able to boot Ubuntu from a flash drive, after i choose install i get the error: "no such file or directory" - Always in /scripts/casper-bottom/ [14:51] <[SpitfirE]> Im honestly stumped =/ [14:51] maybe it actually doesn't exist [14:51] <[SpitfirE]> I dont see why it should [14:52] error while creating it [14:52] <[SpitfirE]> Since I havent actually installed it yet [14:52] maybe [14:52] <[SpitfirE]> So why would it be there [14:52] <[SpitfirE]> Any idea why that would happen? [14:52] <[SpitfirE]> Ive dowloaded 2 different versions of the .ISO file [14:52] <[SpitfirE]> Used 2 different USB sticks [14:52] <[SpitfirE]> Both formatted [14:52] I'm not sure then what might be the problem [14:59] s-fox, what languages do u use ? [15:00] coalwater main ones are : php, js, python and just lately perl [15:02] i'm a php dev, currently learning python to help out, kinda slow at it, work takes a lot of my time sadly lol [15:04] <[SpitfirE]> =| [15:04] <[SpitfirE]> Im just an ignorant Scottish boy [15:04] <[SpitfirE]> But that seems like rather alot of different programming languages. [15:31] [SpitfirE]: not that many considering field of work [15:31] most programmers have at least two-three fluent languages under their belt [15:34] not to mention that html,css,js,php,mysql is usually considered 1 package lol [16:03] coalwater: also that php and mysql pretty much go hand in hand ;) [18:07] hey, i wanna install audio driver for my laptop on lucid, please guide me to some resource? [18:08] DD1: you shouldnt need to [18:08] let me tell you a couple commands to run... [18:08] DD1: open a terminal [18:09] ok [18:09] yeah [18:10] run lspci [18:10] look for 'audio device' [18:10] grab that line and paste it here [18:12] holstein: 00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset High Definition Audio (rev 06) [18:12] OK [18:12] DD1: now in the terminal run [18:12] aplay -l [18:12] *dont paste that here [18:12] just see that something comes up [18:12] then, run... [18:13] arecord -l [18:13] and see that something is there [18:13] let me know if something is there or not... [18:13] arecord: device_list:223: no soundcards found... [18:14] DD1: same for aplay? [18:14] no soundcards? [18:15] seems aplay is taking too long [18:15] no output yet [18:15] DD1: aplay -l [18:16] hit control+c [18:16] and try again [18:16] DD1: is this 10.04? [18:16] yes [18:17] OK [18:17] DD1: have you check for updates? [18:17] and applied them? [18:18] what you are going to want to do (assuming the updates doesnt give you sound) is update alsa [18:19] heres one way... http://monespaceperso.org/blog-en/2010/05/02/upgrade-alsa-1-0-23-on-ubuntu-lucid-lynx-10-04/ [18:19] holstein: I reckon with that newish sound card a later version of ubuntu is needed. Testing with a live cd would be a good idea? [18:20] holstein: Although upgrading alsa might just do it. [18:21] yeah, like philinux suggests, testing with ubuntu 10.10 or 11.04 would be an easy way to confirm that a newer alsa version will do the trick [18:21] heres a PPA [18:21] https://launchpad.net/~team-iquik/+archive/alsa [18:22] DD1: assuming you are familiar with how to purge-ppa , theres no harm in trying this [18:22] holstein: That alsa guide is not for the faint hearted lol. Although it is fairly step by step. [18:22] sudo apt-add-repository ppa:team-iquik/alsa [18:22] philinux: yeah, it took me a bit to find a PPA i liked [18:22] holstein: He quit lol hope he comes back. [18:22] eh [18:23] DD1 has quit (Ping timeout: 260 seconds) [18:23] Oh well [19:01] Could anybody help me to resolve the issue of battery indicator? [19:06] Guest43162: What exactly is the issue. I only got 5 mins though [19:06] DD1: HEY, i found a PPA that would make that easier [19:06] in a terminal... [19:06] sudo apt-add-repository ppa:team-iquik/alsa [19:06] sudo apt-get update [19:06] Guest43162: try this battery indicator if you don't have enough functions: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2011/02/battery-applet-status-ubuntu/ [19:06] sudo apt-get upgrade [19:06] the battery indicator is not working. It will only show as connected to AC even you are running on battery. [19:07] Guest43162, "show always indicator" or what ever that settings was [19:07] It will only show up if you choose show always. [19:08] that's best option [19:08] what's wrong with it? [19:09] I am trying the link. please give me a minute. [19:09] I have checked the link. [19:10] this will occur after recognizing the battery right? [19:11] Guest43162: ohh, so your battery doesn't get recognized? [19:12] Yes. [19:12] Worked fine with Windows 7. [19:14] Is there a fix for the issue? [19:14] Guest43162: I hav no idea how to fix the problem, if it is not working, I would file a bug report [19:15] okay. [19:17] thank you for your help. [19:17] Good bye. [19:26] i have a problem with the panel menu [19:26] does anyone know how to fix an overlapping panel? [20:00] <[SpitfirE]> Hey guys, I just tried to install Ubuntu from a livedisk, though it worked. But then rebooted. Now im getting the following message: "(initramfs) mount: mounting /dev/loop0 on //filesystem.squashfs failed: input/output error - Cannot mount /dev/loop0 (/cdrom/casper/filesystem.squashfs) on //filesystem.squashfs" [20:00] <[SpitfirE]> Does anyone know how I can rectify this problem/ [20:01] [SpitfirE]: tell us about the drive configuration [20:01] <[SpitfirE]> Ooook [20:01] <[SpitfirE]> What do you want to know? [20:01] start at the beginning, and just lay it all out [20:01] SATA [20:01] PATA? [20:01] whatever [20:01] raid... [20:02] <[SpitfirE]> Oh good its acronym time [20:02] <[SpitfirE]> Well [20:02] <[SpitfirE]> IDK [20:02] <[SpitfirE]> =( [20:03] [SpitfirE]: desktop, laptop? [20:03] <[SpitfirE]> Desktop [20:03] [SpitfirE]: are you dual booting? [20:03] or trying to? [20:03] <[SpitfirE]> I tried to install Ubuntu alongside Windows, yes. [20:04] <[SpitfirE]> Well I got to end of the process of installing, and had to reboot [20:04] <[SpitfirE]> Actually I think I have had a brainwave [20:04] <[SpitfirE]> I just recalled i had to partition a drive of 1TB, 400 in use, 600 not [20:04] <[SpitfirE]> Which leads me to believe.... [20:04] <[SpitfirE]> I installed it to my external harddrive [20:05] yeah, thats not great [20:05] <[SpitfirE]> OK [20:05] IF you install grub like that, and the drive goes away [20:05] it'll complain, and not boot anything AFAIK [20:05] <[SpitfirE]> Right [20:05] anyways.. try plugging it back in [20:05] <[SpitfirE]> Right now? [20:05] then, decide what you want as the end goal [20:05] where you want what and all that [20:06] <[SpitfirE]> (I installed with everything in, then took out everything so as not to "confuse" it so i only left keyboard/mouse in) [20:06] <[SpitfirE]> What do you mean "where I want what" [20:06] <[SpitfirE]> Im sorry I know you'd probably be making perfect sense to the vast majority of people on here [20:06] <[SpitfirE]> But im just an ignorant Scottish boy [20:07] like, if you dont want ubuntu on the external drive [20:07] decide where you want it [20:07] if you have made an error, or changed your mind [20:07] <[SpitfirE]> Would you say there is any advantage to having it on the external HDD? [20:07] <[SpitfirE]> I dont move my computer so I see no downside to it [20:07] nah, you just have to be aware of grub [20:07] personally, when i do that [20:08] <[SpitfirE]> Im sorry I dont know what that is [20:08] <[SpitfirE]> Isnt that the installer? [20:08] *install to external drives, i put grub on the external drive [20:08] <[SpitfirE]> No wait [20:08] <[SpitfirE]> thats the bootloader isnt it [20:08] <[SpitfirE]> Checked my notes [20:08] assuming the machine can boot the USB device [20:08] [SpitfirE]: yup, boot loader [20:08] <[SpitfirE]> Yeah [20:08] can the machine boot USB? [20:09] <[SpitfirE]> In my boot order I can go for my HDD, CD drive, STORY device (samsung STORY 1tb external HDD) or any flash drives [20:09] <[SpitfirE]> But [20:09] actually, first thing... plug that drive back in, and make sure it works [20:09] <[SpitfirE]> Id rather it be on my regular HDD [20:09] <[SpitfirE]> Yeha it works [20:09] then, you can decide what you want to do [20:09] [SpitfirE]: it boots when the drive is plugged in? [20:09] <[SpitfirE]> It didnt a moment ago [20:09] <[SpitfirE]> Or was it not in [20:10] <[SpitfirE]> hrrmph [20:10] <[SpitfirE]> I see _nothing_ in the external HDD [20:10] <[SpitfirE]> Apart from what was there before [20:11] <[SpitfirE]> should i [20:11] [SpitfirE]: IF the drive was plugged in when grug was installed, that could be it [20:11] [SpitfirE]: this is not too challening [20:11] check out [20:11] !grub2 [20:11] GRUB2 is the default Ubuntu boot manager since 9.10 (Karmic). Lost GRUB after installing Windows? See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestoreGrub - For more information and troubleshooting for GRUB2 please refer to https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Grub2 - See !grub1 for releases before Karmic (9.10) [20:11] [SpitfirE]: ACTUALLY, do this [20:11] <[SpitfirE]> OK [20:11] boot the machine into ubuntu [20:12] <[SpitfirE]> Actually [20:12] *confirm that everything is where you think (nothing on the external, windows and ubuntu on the internal) [20:12] <[SpitfirE]> Im 99% sure the external HDD was plugged in the first time I tried to boot it [20:12] and let me know when you get that far [20:12] <[SpitfirE]> and that i told it to install ubuntu to the external [20:12] <[SpitfirE]> It must have been that [20:13] <[SpitfirE]> But now I try to boot it [20:13] <[SpitfirE]> and i get the message [20:13] <[SpitfirE]> on a black screen [20:13] <[SpitfirE]> Busybox v1.17.1 (Ubuntu 1:1.17.1-10ubuntu1) built-in shell(ash) [20:14] [SpitfirE]: take a few minutes, and confirm those things [20:14] however you want [20:14] with a live CD or whatever [20:14] figure out where the OS's are installed [20:14] <[SpitfirE]> So [20:14] and what you want to have happen [20:14] and we can do it :) [20:14] <[SpitfirE]> You want me to leave the live CD in the tray [20:14] <[SpitfirE]> and the external HDD [20:14] <[SpitfirE]> and try to boot ubuntu? [20:15] <[SpitfirE]> Righty ho. [20:18] hmmm, i probably needed to give more explantation :/ === yofel_ is now known as yofel [23:43] I'm trying to upgrade to 11.04 from 10.10. When I click upgrade on Update Manager it asks for a password, and when I enter my password it says it's wrong. I'm using the sudo password. is that right?