[01:03] <ranilynn> hi all i was wondering if anyone knew how to get the wireless to to work on my laptop
[01:04] <holstein> ranilynn: if you can plug it in to wired internet temporarily, you should get a message about drivers that are available
[01:32] <fallencreations> 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] <elks294> msg nickserv identify 123123
[03:44] <elks294> well that was noobish
[03:45] <semitones> all we saw was ******
[03:45] <semitones> :P
[03:47] <brown_fern> semitones: That was just the six star rating.
[03:48] <brown_fern> That was a joke, I don't even understand that nature of the faux pas.
[08:52] <ApOgEE> hi all
[09:08] <brown_fern> *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] <bioterror> 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] <s-fox> o/
[14:11] <coalwater> hey s-fox
[14:24] <s-fox> Hello coalwater .
[14:26] <coalwater> i know this might be a silly question, but what group do u participate in most, dev/bugs/wiki etc, just curious
[14:26] <stlsaint> coalwater: who are you asking this too?
[14:27] <coalwater> s-fox,
[14:27] <s-fox> moi stlsaint :)
[14:28] <s-fox> At the moment my focus is support coalwater.
[14:29] <stlsaint> s-fox: o/
[14:29] <coalwater> i see, thanks
[14:30] <s-fox> coalwater, the sod is coming up too, which will see me help out where needed.
[14:31] <coalwater> what's sod?
[14:32] <s-fox> summer of documentation - it is for the wiki group.  I haven't done anything for that group since 2008 / 2009
[14:32] <coalwater> o ok, got it
[14:33] <s-fox> why the questions coalwater ?
[14:33] <coalwater> trying to find dev members lol
[14:34] <s-fox> I could get involved with the dev team coalwater .  I am a web developer and database administrator professionally coalwater .
[14:43] <coalwater> hm back, someone decided to play with the wiring, so s-fox if u said any thing i didn't get it lol
 I could get involved with the dev team coalwater .  I am a web developer and database administrator professionally coalwater .
[14:43] <coalwater> so why sticking with wikis and support?
[14:46] <s-fox> I do not wish to over stretch myself coalwater .  I have made that mistake before.
[14:47] <s-fox> 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] <coalwater> i just think we need some active devs around here, ones who are not so busy with other stuff
[14:50] <s-fox> 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] <coalwater> maybe it actually doesn't exist
[14:51] <[SpitfirE]> I dont see why it should
[14:52] <coalwater> error while creating it
[14:52] <[SpitfirE]> Since I havent actually installed it yet
[14:52] <coalwater> 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] <coalwater> I'm not sure then what might be the problem
[14:59] <coalwater> s-fox, what languages do u use ?
[15:00] <s-fox> coalwater main ones are :  php, js, python and just lately perl
[15:02] <coalwater> 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] <stlsaint> [SpitfirE]: not that many considering field of work
[15:31] <stlsaint> most programmers have at least two-three fluent languages under their belt
[15:34] <coalwater> not to mention that html,css,js,php,mysql is usually considered 1 package lol
[16:03] <stlsaint> coalwater: also that php and mysql pretty much go hand in hand ;)
[18:07] <DD1> hey, i wanna install audio driver for my laptop on lucid, please guide me to some resource?
[18:08] <holstein> DD1: you shouldnt need to
[18:08] <holstein> let me tell you a couple commands to run...
[18:08] <holstein> DD1: open a terminal
[18:09] <DD1> ok
[18:09] <DD1> yeah
[18:10] <holstein> run lspci
[18:10] <holstein> look for 'audio device'
[18:10] <holstein> grab that line and paste it here
[18:12] <DD1> holstein: 00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset High Definition Audio (rev 06)
[18:12] <holstein> OK
[18:12] <holstein> DD1: now in the terminal run
[18:12] <holstein> aplay -l
[18:12] <holstein> *dont paste that here
[18:12] <holstein> just see that something comes up
[18:12] <holstein> then, run...
[18:13] <holstein> arecord -l
[18:13] <holstein> and see that something is there
[18:13] <holstein> let me know if something is there or not...
[18:13] <DD1> arecord: device_list:223: no soundcards found...
[18:14] <holstein> DD1: same for aplay?
[18:14] <holstein> no soundcards?
[18:15] <DD1> seems aplay is taking too long
[18:15] <DD1> no output yet
[18:15] <holstein> DD1: aplay -l
[18:16] <holstein> hit control+c
[18:16] <holstein> and try again
[18:16] <holstein> DD1: is this 10.04?
[18:16] <DD1> yes
[18:17] <holstein> OK
[18:17] <holstein> DD1: have you check for updates?
[18:17] <holstein> and applied them?
[18:18] <holstein> what you are going to want to do (assuming the updates doesnt give you sound) is update alsa
[18:19] <holstein> heres one way... http://monespaceperso.org/blog-en/2010/05/02/upgrade-alsa-1-0-23-on-ubuntu-lucid-lynx-10-04/
[18:19] <philinux> 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] <philinux> holstein: Although upgrading alsa might just do it.
[18:21] <holstein> 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] <holstein> heres a PPA
[18:21] <holstein> https://launchpad.net/~team-iquik/+archive/alsa
[18:22] <holstein> DD1: assuming you are familiar with how to purge-ppa , theres no harm in trying this
[18:22] <philinux> holstein: That alsa guide is not for the faint hearted lol. Although it is fairly step by step.
[18:22] <holstein> sudo apt-add-repository ppa:team-iquik/alsa
[18:22] <holstein> philinux: yeah, it took me a bit to find a PPA i liked
[18:22] <philinux> holstein: He quit lol hope he comes back.
[18:22] <holstein> eh
[18:23] <philinux> DD1 has quit (Ping timeout: 260 seconds)
[18:23] <philinux> Oh well
[19:01] <Guest43162> Could anybody help me to resolve the issue of battery indicator?
[19:06] <philinux> Guest43162: What exactly is the issue. I only got 5 mins though
[19:06] <holstein> DD1: HEY, i found a PPA that would make that easier
[19:06] <holstein> in a terminal...
[19:06] <holstein> sudo apt-add-repository ppa:team-iquik/alsa
[19:06] <holstein> sudo apt-get update
[19:06] <Daniel0108> 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] <holstein> sudo apt-get upgrade
[19:06] <Guest43162> the battery indicator is not working. It will only show as connected to AC even you are running on battery.
[19:07] <bioterror> Guest43162, "show always indicator" or what ever that settings was
[19:07] <Guest43162> It will only show up if you choose show always.
[19:08] <bioterror> that's best option
[19:08] <bioterror> what's wrong with it?
[19:09] <Guest43162> I am trying the link. please give me a minute.
[19:09] <Guest43162> I have checked the link.
[19:10] <Guest43162> this will occur after recognizing the battery right?
[19:11] <Daniel0108> Guest43162: ohh, so your battery doesn't get recognized?
[19:12] <Guest43162> Yes.
[19:12] <Guest43162> Worked fine with Windows 7.
[19:14] <Guest43162> Is there a fix for the issue?
[19:14] <bodhi_zazen> Guest43162: I hav no idea how to fix the problem, if it is not working, I would file a bug report
[19:15] <Guest43162> okay.
[19:17] <Guest43162> thank you for your help.
[19:17] <Guest43162> Good  bye.
[19:26] <gmunk3y> i have a problem with the panel menu
[19:26] <gmunk3y> 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] <holstein> [SpitfirE]: tell us about the drive configuration
[20:01] <[SpitfirE]> Ooook
[20:01] <[SpitfirE]> What do you want to know?
[20:01] <holstein> start at the beginning, and just lay it all out
[20:01] <holstein> SATA
[20:01] <holstein> PATA?
[20:01] <holstein> whatever
[20:01] <holstein> raid...
[20:02] <[SpitfirE]> Oh good its acronym time
[20:02] <[SpitfirE]> Well
[20:02] <[SpitfirE]> IDK
[20:02] <[SpitfirE]> =(
[20:03] <holstein> [SpitfirE]: desktop, laptop?
[20:03] <[SpitfirE]> Desktop
[20:03] <holstein> [SpitfirE]: are you dual booting?
[20:03] <holstein> 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] <holstein> yeah, thats not great
[20:05] <[SpitfirE]> OK
[20:05] <holstein> IF you install grub like that, and the drive goes away
[20:05] <holstein> it'll complain, and not boot anything AFAIK
[20:05] <[SpitfirE]> Right
[20:05] <holstein> anyways.. try plugging it back in
[20:05] <[SpitfirE]> Right now?
[20:05] <holstein> then, decide what you want as the end goal
[20:05] <holstein> 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] <holstein> like, if you dont want ubuntu on the external drive
[20:07] <holstein> decide where you want it
[20:07] <holstein> 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] <holstein> nah, you just have to be aware of grub
[20:07] <holstein> 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] <holstein> *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] <holstein>  assuming the machine can boot the USB device
[20:08] <holstein> [SpitfirE]: yup, boot loader
[20:08] <[SpitfirE]> Yeah
[20:08] <holstein> 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] <holstein> 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] <holstein> then, you can decide what you want to do
[20:09] <holstein> [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] <holstein> [SpitfirE]: IF the drive was plugged in when grug was installed, that could be it
[20:11] <holstein> [SpitfirE]: this is not too challening
[20:11] <holstein> check out
[20:11] <holstein> !grub2
[20:11] <ubot2> 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] <holstein> [SpitfirE]: ACTUALLY, do this
[20:11] <[SpitfirE]> OK
[20:11] <holstein> boot the machine into ubuntu
[20:12] <[SpitfirE]> Actually
[20:12] <holstein> *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] <holstein> 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] <holstein> [SpitfirE]: take a few minutes, and confirm those things
[20:14] <holstein> however you want
[20:14] <holstein> with a live CD or whatever
[20:14] <holstein> figure out where the OS's are installed
[20:14] <[SpitfirE]> So
[20:14] <holstein> and what you want to have happen
[20:14] <holstein> 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] <holstein> hmmm, i probably needed to give more explantation :/
[23:43] <johnny77> 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?