[00:00] it looks like it, but i cant confirm that its the same [00:00] FlashSmith: make the USB stick and try it [00:01] you dont break anything trying it out [00:01] Oh okay Thanks, hmm I was also just wondering if it [00:01] it's possible to uninstall ubuntu after you installed it [00:02] (like I decide to install it after I tried it, but later on I decide to uninstall it again) [00:07] FlashSmith: you can try it out without installing it [00:08] It can run in a live environment straight from the usb [00:08] Oh I know, it's just I was wondering if it's possible to uninstall once/if I actually install it [00:08] FlashSmith: yes it is... but like in all things you have to read up and do it correctly... [00:09] or else things may go wrong [00:10] yeah... check out wubi assuming you have windows installed [00:10] http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/windows-installer [00:11] you can pretty much get a normal-ish installation that can be removed like a windows program [00:13] I see, thank you [00:14] I tried Ubuntu on a cd before, and I found that it was as crisp/clear as windows, is there a way to fix that? [00:15] FlashSmith: what needed fixing? [00:15] it was not as 'crisp'? [00:15] the graphics were fuzzy? [00:15] Yeah [00:15] I tried changing the resolution but I don't think it helped [00:15] probably the graphics driver [00:15] Hmm, what do you mean? [00:16] maybe its as easy as a native resolution issue [00:16] FlashSmith: depending on who manufactured your graphics hardware, they may or may not support linux [00:17] Oh, is there a way to fix that problem? [00:17] well, we [00:17] 're still guessing at what the problem is [00:17] but, this is linux [00:17] everything is open [00:17] so, the answer is literally always yes [00:17] * nlsthzn has never successfully done a wubi install from USB... [00:18] just depends on if you want to deal with it or not [00:18] FlashSmith: it could be that you don't find gnome aesthetically pleasing to your eyes. you could try kubuntu if you prefer blues like windows [00:18] yeah, the UI could just be different looking [00:19] fuzzy could just be not having the sharp edges you are accustomed to [00:19] The text on ubuntu doesn't look as crisp as the text on windows? [00:19] FlashSmith: i'm not sure what you mean by "crisp"...like how lettuce looks crispy? or like sharp, and in resolution and definition? [00:19] FlashSmith: think about how long you spent tweaking windows.. give yourself a similar amount of time in ubuntu, and i think you'll find you can sort out whatever issues you find [00:20] and in = as in [00:20] holstein: well said [00:20] :) [00:20] Like sharp I think [00:20] FlashSmith: if the resolution is the same in windows and ubuntu, which it should be, then try kde [00:21] What's kubuntu right? [00:21] That's* [00:22] FlashSmith: i don't understand your question [00:22] FlashSmith: all of the buntus are basically the same [00:22] kubuntu is just ubuntu with the KDE environment [00:22] lubuntu has LXDE [00:23] FlashSmith: you could just install the kubuntu desktop "sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop" [00:23] i'm not sure if there is a kde package in ubuntu [00:23] there are quite a bit more customizations involved, but they all have the same software base [00:24] I'll try kubuntu I guess, and what do you mean by customizations? [00:25] In Ubuntu you can set the fonts to four different ways of displaying... I find that the LCD setting always worked best when using a ... LCD... right click desktop... bottom entry (can't remember what is is called) ... Fonts (if memory serves) [00:25] FlashSmith: if you wanted to make FlashBuntu, what software would you put in there? [00:25] what web browser or whatever [00:25] thats the basis of these customizations [00:26] Oh okay, I think I get it [00:49] If I sign my mail with my openPGP key how do people know it is me? [00:50] I sent a test mail and it only showed an attachment with random letters/numbers [00:54] cprofitt: you give it to them [00:55] and they can check and confirm it [00:55] ? [00:57] cprofitt: sorry [00:57] Core_UK: ^^ [00:57] no problem... [00:58] here is a really nice slide a friend did for a LUG presentation http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1172535/wnclug/presentations/Public-Key%20Cryptography%20Presentation%202010-09-04.pdf [01:03] "what did you do", "I signed her public key"... "shit man" [01:03] rofl [01:07] Lollll [01:14] anyone remember the x program for checking the value of a key input? [01:16] xev, nm [01:28] Hello, I tried to install something in ubuntu but the Ubuntu Software Center said: libnspr4-0d (>= 4.7.1) [01:28] "Dependency is not satisfiable: libnspr4-0d (>= 4.7.1)" [01:28] What does that mean? [03:22] anyone know of a way I can add a thunderbird applet?!?! === PabloRubianes_ is now known as PabloRubianes [10:36] have I managed to get on irc? [10:36] first time [10:36] can anyone see me? [10:37] * geirha looks straight through maz [10:37] Did anyone hear anything? [10:38] Im having problems with sound on my ubuntu 11.04 [10:38] maz: Yes, we can see you. :) Welcome :) [10:38] thanks [10:38] was wondering how I could go about sorting it out [10:39] actually i have lubuntu [10:39] Well, explain the nature of the sound problems. [10:39] ive had a look on many of the online forums but no luck [10:40] well, i have sound if i connect headphones but i cant get anything from the speakers on the laptop [10:40] i have an HDA intel sound card [10:41] Ah, those can be a bit problematic [10:41] !hdaintel [10:41] For fixing your Intel HDA sound this page has useful information https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HdaIntelSoundHowto [10:42] ta, will check it out! and let u know how i got on [10:43] I'd probably try manually specifying module parameters first. [10:45] just a quick Question, do I need a sound server for my sound to work? [10:45] as I have checked and no sound servers installed [10:53] You already have sound (through headphones), so it's most likely a driver issue. [10:54] yes, silly me [10:55] actually my card is an "analog devices" sound card [10:55] hda intel is the controller? [10:56] but yes will try module parameters! ta [11:03] ok got something, found my card model "Analog Devices AD1884" [11:04] looked it up in a file under - /usr/share/doc/alsa-base/driver/HD-Audio-Models.txt.gz [11:04] and underneath ad1884 it has N/A [11:04] is that bad news? [13:14] hello guys, I need some help [13:14] i was trying to fix an issue with my laptop mic (upgrading alsa drivers) and something went wrong [13:15] now my sound doesn't work at all [13:15] this is what I was doing: 1. download the patch here: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+s...ony-Vaio.patch 2. download AlsaUpgrade-1.0.24-2.tar.gz 3. copy both files to /opt 4. cd /opt 5. sudo tar xzvf AlsaUpgrade-1.0.24-2.tar.gz 6. sudo chmod +x AlsaUpgrade-1.0.24-2.sh 7. sudo ./AlsaUpgrade-1.0.24-2.sh -d 8. sudo patch /opt/Alsa-1.0.24/alsa-driver-1.0.24/sound/pci/hda/patch_realtek.c < 0001-ALSA-HDA-Fix-single-internal [13:15] how can I revert my system to before? [16:42] ping UndiFined === JackyAlcine is now known as Guest45360 === seidos is now known as Disney === Disney is now known as seidos === Hellow is now known as collinp === yofel_ is now known as yofel === yofel_ is now known as yofel [21:41] hello all [21:51] quick question. if i install ubuntu onto my win 7 pc, will it load grub or lilo or whatever to make sure it dual boots, or do i have to install that manually? [21:51] it'll load grub automatically [21:52] from what i know [21:52] but that doesn't mean you won't have problems [21:52] !grub | iggleston [21:52] iggleston: 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) [21:52] if you do have problems though, the stuff on that link should help you solve them [21:53] ok,thanks! [21:53] good luck! [21:53] i'll be doing 11.04! thanks@ [21:53] *! === Guest29392 is now known as JackyAlcine