[00:58] Hey, latest Xubuntu, screen brightness won't change on a Samsung N150 (Atom 1.66). Hotkey gives brightness indicator, but no change, and my brightness changes in Power Settings don't "save" [00:58] Any ideas? [00:59] JackXu: how about in gnome? [00:59] or unity? [00:59] have you tried that with a live CD ? [01:00] No Gnome, and in Xu, it wouldn't change before, but i rebooted it while on battery and now it's stuck at 20% [01:01] *Xfce [01:01] right, xubuntu is running XFCE [01:01] Yeah, lol, just sounded funny to say "Xu" [01:01] what im wondering is.. is there a scenario in which you have encountered normal functionality ? [01:03] Nope [01:04] I looked, I don't even have a "VGA" or anything graphical in my /proc/acpi dir [01:04] i found a bug [01:04] https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/udev/+bug/574250 [01:04] Ubuntu bug 574250 in udev "SAMSUNG N150 Laptop : Brightness issue" [Undecided,Fix released] [01:04] down the page a bit [01:04] sudo add-apt-repository ppa:voria/ppa [01:04] sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade [01:04] sudo apt-get install samsung-tools samsung-backlight [01:05] JackXu: as long as you are comfortable with ppa-purge, it wont hurt to try it [01:05] not familiar with it, not afraid to try [01:06] JackXu: well, just so you know whats going on, and you're not just copy and pasting randomly [01:06] looks like a nice PPA https://launchpad.net/~voria/+archive/ppa/ [01:07] JackXu: you'll want to reboot after installing those pacakges [01:08] ok, and i should probably nab all of them? [01:08] well, those 2 [01:08] samsung-tools samsung-backlight [01:08] JackXu: open a terminal [01:08] copy and paste in.. [01:08] sudo add-apt-repository ppa:voria/ppa [01:09] Yup yup [01:09] I'm installing them now [01:09] ^ that will add that source and give you access [01:09] JackXu: AH, ok [01:09] yeah, add rep, update the rep listing, install the packages [01:10] i understand more or less, just don't know what to type/ or understand all the commands "&&" does both or something, but i don't know when to use or not use them [01:11] holdstein: thanks for the help, gonna reboot now and let you know if it didn't work [01:11] JackXu: it'll get more common though [01:11] whew, lol, big learning curve [01:11] i just didnt want to drop a bunch of copy and paste in commands without telling you what they do [01:11] appreciate it [01:25] holstein: it worked, keyboard brightness, and the fn- keys work too, nifty control panel and all. thank you [01:41] jackxu: :) [01:41] anytime [01:44] holstein: :) [01:53] my internet wont work [02:23] hi everyone my internet won't connect even though it detects wireless networks it just says ralink 802.11 bg WLAN then disconnected followed by my home internet [02:23] hi everyone my internet won't connect even though it detects wireless networks it just says ralink 802.11 bg WLAN then disconnected followed by my home internet [02:24] ranilynn: i would try a different driver... maybe even the windows driver with ndiswrapper [02:24] can i install the windows driver? [02:24] ranilynn: assuming you have a known good access point, and you know the machine is the issue [02:25] ranilynn: you dont install the windows driver, you use it with ndiswrapper [02:25] ranilynn: is it a known good access point? [02:25] holstein: it has to be my laptop connects to the internet and i've reset my modem/router [02:25] holtein: it's a good access point [02:26] OK [02:26] ranilynn: do you have a windows driver handy? [02:26] you'll just need the .inf part [02:26] driver.inf or whatever [02:26] ini? [02:26] holstein: no i don't have them handy [02:26] * holstein looking [02:27] ranilynn: would you like to look at the manufacturers site? [02:27] see if you can dig them up [02:27] i usually go for the XP ones [02:27] holstein: i went to the manufacturer's site for the linux ones to get 404 not found [02:28] ranilynn: right, we are interested in the XP ones right now [02:28] holstein: ok [02:29] holstein: i'm at the manufacturer's website under windows support [02:29] http://www.ralinktech.com/support.php [02:29] cool, go for it... you'll want to unzip it [02:30] i was thinking more like, at the dell site or whatever [02:30] but, give it a go [02:31] does it matter which ones i go with or just pick one [02:31] ranilynn: i would suggest, again, going to the manufacturers site, such as dell or toshiba, and getting the drivers for XP [02:32] but, you can just get them, and try them [02:32] ok i'm doing that [02:34] ranilynn: tell me what chipset you have, and we'll look at other potentially easier options [02:35] how do i find the chipset [02:35] open a terminal [02:35] run.. [02:35] lspci [02:35] and you'll see it there [02:35] you can run [02:35] and hp only has lightscribe drivers [02:35] lspci -v [02:36] do you want me to paste this to you [02:36] ranilynn: before we do any of this, can you plug it in to a router, and check for, and apply upgrades? [02:37] ranilynn: you can pastebin if you want [02:37] already did that [02:37] or just paste that one line* [02:37] there's a lot of lines [02:37] :/ [02:37] http://paste.ubuntu.com/ [02:38] http://paste.ubuntu.com/622200/ [02:40] ranilynn: hmmm, it doesnt seem to be picked up [02:40] ranilynn: what is the unit? [02:40] hp mininote? [02:40] hp slimline [02:41] s5150t [02:47] holsein: hp slimline s5150t [02:48] holstein: would my win7 backup disk have the drivers? [02:49] ranilynn: maybe.. are you plugged in? [02:49] you need to get a package [02:49] sin a terminal [02:49] sudo apt-get install ndisgtk [02:49] you can run that from the menu (called windows drivers, or something like that) [02:50] it's running [02:50] now should i reboot when it's done? [02:50] nope [02:50] ndisgtk is running? [02:50] http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1172535/temp/netathr.inf [02:50] try that driver [02:51] i extracted it from the .exe on the HP site [02:51] *didnt say ralink though [02:51] do i just copy all this into terminal [02:52] nah [02:52] ranilynn: you have ndisgtk running? [02:52] thats what i thought you meant by 'its running' [02:52] it's already done [02:52] OK [02:52] i put that in and hit enter [02:52] so, download that driver [02:52] ranilynn: put what it? [02:53] that URL? [02:53] you need to download it, right? [02:53] you did that? [02:54] then, point ndisgtk at the downloaded netathr.inf [02:54] it'll either magically fire up, or you'll need to do some research [03:35] can someone help me with recovering my files off a messed up flash drive [03:36] philipballew: sure [03:36] sudo apt-get install testdisk [03:36] and use photorec [03:36] http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/PhotoRec [03:38] sudo photorec i assume. my friend was copying files from a flash drish drive when the drive was while still in the laptop came up with a message saying unsafe removel of hardware [03:38] then the files on the flash drive were not in the folder [03:39] holstein, [03:41] hello~ [03:56] holstein, photorec can not find file headers, i get errors when it starts the recovery [03:56] maybe they didnt go at all [03:56] if it got pulled before the files got actually written [03:57] well the files would still be there untill something is wrotten over [03:57] photorec'll copy them then [03:58] im not sure about headers [03:58] it doesnt preserve filenames [03:58] maybe i'm doing it wrong [03:59] plausible :) [03:59] i had to try several times the first go around [04:00] if ubuntu ever goes mainstream i expect a bunch og gui programs will be written for terminal programs [04:01] ill probably still use terminal stuff though [04:03] http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntucat/recoverdeletedfiles/ this is the guide im using [04:05] philipballew: but, you didnt delete them [04:06] right? [04:07] no i did not. i belive osx's default is to when you drag and drop it copys is [04:07] *it [04:08] holstein, [04:08] most every OS i know of assumes copy from different disks [04:08] i mean, if you lost them in a copy [04:08] just go to the original [04:08] the USB stick is the original? [04:09] yeah it is [04:09] nah, that doesnt make sense [04:09] the files were orinigaly on the flash drive [04:09] well, there still there then [04:10] just let photorec copy all the stuff off, and weed through it [04:13] ill try. it keeps giving a weird error [04:13] just let it chew on the whole thing [04:14] how so? [04:14] i mean, i just select the options as they come [04:14] i dont remember the particulars [04:14] the guide im using seemes good [04:14] http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntucat/recoverdeletedfiles/ [04:15] eh, i just read the options [04:15] choose a source and destination and wait [04:16] sounds easier then it really is [04:17] well, best case scenario, in a couple hours, you got a bunch of files to go through [04:18] data recovery is not trivial, thats why those recovery folk do so well [04:18] but, im sure you can sort it out [04:26] holstein, what type of partition would it be? [04:27] philipballew: whatever type it is [04:27] i forget the options, but i just go with the most appropriate for the partition type [04:27] haha. i think this flash drive is coroupted :( [04:28] sure, but if its showing up, photorec is the deal [04:28] it mounts though [04:28] i had one on my phone that died [04:28] it didnt mount [04:28] but, it showed up after a LONG wait [04:28] i even tried writing a new table [04:28] then, i just let photorec chew on it overnight [04:28] got all the stuff [04:29] this was actually a microSD card [04:29] i'm probably just doing the options wrong [04:29] philipballew_: maybe [04:30] is it just an ext3 or 4? [04:30] something normal? [04:30] or FAT? [04:30] its fat i belive [04:30] maybe ntfs [04:30] i pretty much go with the defaults [04:30] its just a simple flash drive [04:31] pretty sure i did intel as type [04:31] and did the whole disk [04:31] ill try it [04:31] philipballew_: are the errors relating to the destination maybe? [04:33] holstein, it sayd there are zero files to recover [04:33] philipballew_: thats not good [04:33] are you pointing to the right place? [04:33] i mean, you can mount it right? [04:33] and you see files on it? [04:35] no. i dont see files on it. yes it mounts. i think the files were lost when they were being copied off them and the drive glitched [04:35] philipballew_: thats very odd [04:35] if photorec dont see anything to save, then you can give up i say [04:36] thats my go-to for jobs like that [04:36] well they were being copied and the drive somehow unmounted and yet it was still in the drive [04:36] philipballew_: :/ [04:36] yeah, who knows [04:36] then it said dont remove stuff without saftly ejecting [04:36] i dont know. crazy stuff [04:37] yeah, you should unmount in OSX too [04:40] thats what is weird because it was still phsyically inside the drive. intresting [04:59] hi all [04:59] ApOgEE, hello! === bodhizazen is now known as Guest26741 === bodhi_ is now known as bodhi_zazen === bodhi_zazen is now known as Guest10947 [05:42] wuz good ppl [12:11] if i have a command that needs a display, and i can pass it the display as a parameter, can i start it on an ssh and let it start on the running session that has x server running? [13:26] Yes, if you know the displaynumber of the remove display, you can do ssh user@remote DISPLAY="displaynum" command [13:26] s/remove/remote/ [13:28] If you want the remote command to use the local display, then ssh -X user@remote command [13:37] geirha, could u please explain the -X parameter [13:39] It enables X11 forwarding [13:40] ssh -X user@remote will do some magic and set a DISPLAY variable on the remote end, which in turn means that any X11 programs you run from the remote shell will be displayed on your local display. [13:41] hm [13:41] ok that's cool but i think it needs a port [13:41] ** Message: err: Failed to connect to socket /tmp/dbus-MF6a6ExfDr: Connection refused [13:48] That seems unrelated to X11 forwarding. [18:18] bodhi_zazen, And a hearty Good Afternoon to you! Or is it an hearty/.. === yofel_ is now known as yofel === [styx]_ is now known as [styx] [21:58] holstein, I managed to get all the data off from last night! thought i'd let you know [22:12] how would i view connections under http or https [22:12] or network ports in use [22:13] im running a newsreader and downloading but want to confirm port 443 is being used [22:23] ok nevermind [22:23] elks294, use network tools, ull find a netstat tab, try active network services option and choose scan [22:23] or u can just run 'netstat' on terminal [22:23] yes [22:23] i seen netstat but cant scroll up [22:24] the list is too long [22:24] how do i get to top of list in terminal [22:24] use | less or | more, or use shift + page up [22:24] or output the whole output in a file [22:24] using > [22:25] like netstat > output.txt [22:25] then u can do a gedit output.txt [22:25] so many options :P [22:25] ;] [22:25] i like the pipe + less [22:26] like netstat | less [22:26] shift + pgup does not get me to top of list [22:26] its cut out [22:27] then use |less or | more or > output_file.txt [22:27] what is |less or| more [22:28] lets try a fast command [22:28] like try "lshw | less" [22:28] then u can scroll up and down with arrows [22:28] or use "more" instead of "less" [22:28] little different functionality [22:28] try both [22:29] more can't go back up i suppose [22:29] now its saying log file: [22:29] what did u type? [22:30] lshw | less [22:31] ''lshw | less'' [22:31] lshw is just a command that has a huge output, just like netstat, the output it self isn't important, it's just the way u scroll [22:31] oh [22:31] u can use it with netstat [22:31] how do i get back to terminal its sitting at END [22:31] netstat | less [22:31] and the says log file: [22:31] press Q [22:32] letter q [22:32] that works [22:32] thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [22:33] any time :P [22:33] u should try the output file once when ur done too [22:34] netstat > out.txt or something, then u'll find that file created, u can open it with gedit or any program [22:35] cool [22:35] found what i needed [22:40] hi ppl [22:40] my usb pen is acting up [22:40] this is a "netinstall" ubuntu for which I added a desktop etc [22:41] I'm wondering if I miss some lib or other? first the thing automounted at /mnt/disk - second time around it won't mount [22:41] (automatically) [22:42] also, holstein - yo! [22:44] kristian-aalborg: wow [22:44] good timing [22:44] whats up? [22:44] not much apart from me saying "yo" and cursing about that USB pen [22:45] hehe [22:45] yeah, who knows [22:45] kristian-aalborg: its showing up though right? [22:45] just not mounting? [22:45] see if it shows up in sudo fdisk -l [22:45] it does [22:46] /dev/sdb1 1 985 7911981 7 HPFS/NTFS [22:46] and you can manually mount it? [22:48] aha! [22:48] Failed to mount '/dev/sdb1': Input/output error [22:48] I also got out of nowhere the last time I tried [22:49] yeah, who knows.. those things go bad [22:49] this is quite new - 8 gb thingy [22:49] unfortunately, those things come bad sometimes [22:50] ive had more than 5 new ones bad out of the box [22:50] anyways... i would just reformat it [22:50] see how it acts on a nother machine too [22:52] damn it... this time I go with ext2 [22:52] this dude I'm giving some stuff can get serious about file system, I shall not pander to his primitive system! [22:54] sorry if this is a bit o/t - but anyone know how I can check the status of a dropbox upload? [22:57] i just look at the applet in the tray [22:57] if it looks susupicious, i kill it, and re-start dropbox [23:01] I look at the website interface to see if it made it, when I need to verify one. [23:03] charlie-tca: good call [23:03] kristian-aalborg: ^^ [23:04] How can I test if my ISP is throttling my bittorrenting? [23:04] yeah, I don't have much success with the nautilus implementation.... I'll use the browser interface, I guess [23:08] holder: id probably call them up and ask [23:28] http://www.ext2fsd.com/ <--- anyone tried this (on Win)? Looks pretty solid...