[00:32] <knome> does anybody know if it's safe to install maverick vbox packages by oracle in natty?
[00:37] <charlie-tca> since I use development versions, I always have the previous version of VirtualBox in the release I am using
[00:38] <charlie-tca> It seldom causes issues, and when it does, just remove them
[00:39] <knome> remove issues? :P
[00:39] <knome> you make that sound so easy...
[00:39] <charlie-tca> remove vbox, usually a remove, restart, install fixes the issue
[00:45] <knome> sounds like i'm not going to update, since there aren't really any bugs that i haven't been able to workaround, or otherwise affect me
[00:52] <gNewPower> Hi friends.  I am running Xubuntu 11.04.  Each time I try to unmount a flashstick I get what looks like a kernel crash.  Is this a known issue?  thanks!
[03:52] <epic_geek> What's up?
[03:53] <orngjce223> Hey
[03:54] <orngjce223> You here to hang out, or for tech support?
[03:54] <epic_geek> hang out
[03:55] <epic_geek> i just recently rediscovered the awesomeness of xfce
[03:55] <Unit193> epic_geek: This is more of a support channel, but you can hangout with us in #xubuntu-offtopic
[07:39] <chain__> hello
[07:51] <chain__> I can't get my system to start up, base system runs, so do X, but after logging in I'm getting some errors in .xsession-errors (most notably repeating "Failed to load x11 FrontEnd module") and nothing but the wallpaper loads.
[07:52] <chain__> I checked filesystem and reinstalled xfce and x.org packages, but it didn't help.
[07:52] <chain__> I'm running Xubuntu 10.10 x86_64
[08:06] <chain__> please help me.
[08:51] <cousin_mario> hello
[08:51] <cousin_mario> do you think it's possible to run the compiz screen magnifier under xubuntu?
[08:53] <Sysi> compiz works but you need some tricks to get window borders with it
[08:53] <cousin_mario> Sysi: uhm, like what?
[08:54] <Sysi> I don't quite know, gtk-window-decorator may work
[08:54] <Sysi> emerald is deprecated and broken
[08:54] <cousin_mario> :/
[08:55] <Sysi> on 11.04 to be exact
[08:55] <cousin_mario> Sysi: what screen magnifier would you recommend for stock xfce then?
[08:55] <elros> gnome-mag?
[08:55] <cousin_mario> I miss being able to control it via the scrollwheel
[08:58] <cousin_mario> elros: it's installed, but I'm not sure how to launch it...
[08:59] <elros> my guess is alt-f2 and 'gnome-mag'
[09:00] <cousin_mario> elros: won't work
[09:00] <Sysi> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Accessibility/Reviews/gnome-mag
[09:00] <elros> ok
[09:00] <Sysi> looks quite old but maybe it still works..
[09:01] <cousin_mario> very interesting, thanks
[09:01] <elros> the review is from 2006
[09:02] <elros> OpenOffice 2.0.2
[09:02] <cousin_mario> hehe
[09:03] <cousin_mario> uhm, gnopernicus is no longer in the repositories
[09:03] <cousin_mario> by the way, is it possible to change the xscreensaver login prompt with something more polished?
[09:04] <elros> gnopernicus is available in dapper drake, get it while its hot
[09:05] <cousin_mario> elros: err, I believe it's a bit stale by now
[09:05] <cousin_mario> trying my luck with orca
[09:16] <cousin_mario> and it looks like orca definitely won't help me
[09:19] <Fudge> cousin_mario  what do you need to do
[09:20] <Fudge> oh for magnification try compiz
[09:30] <cousin_mario> Fudge: will it work on xfce?
[09:30] <cousin_mario> Fudge: and will it keep working in the next releases?
[09:30] <Sysi> if it works on *buntu it should work on any desktop, not sure how long
[09:33] <Sysi> hard to say when gnome3 doesn't really support other window managers and unity's gonna change for gtk3
[09:35] <cousin_mario> :/
[09:36] <Sysi> xmag?
[09:37] <cousin_mario> Sysi: too spartan:/
[09:37] <cousin_mario> Sysi: I was looking for something that could replace the compiz "left-windows-key and scrollwheel" thingie, without opening any extra window
[09:38] <Sysi> magnifiers seem to be quite 00s..
[09:39] <cousin_mario> Sysi: I know, but tiny fonts and gadgets put a strain on my sight
[09:40] <Sysi> set bigger fonts/lower resolution?
[09:42] <cousin_mario> Sysi: I did, but some apps aren't affected by that
[09:42] <cousin_mario> or websites anyway
[09:43] <Sysi> ctrl scroll works on browsers
[09:47] <Sysi> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1754637
[09:47] <Sysi> if gtk-window-decorator fails
[09:47] <cousin_mario> Sysi: it won't affect the contents rendered by plugins
[09:47] <cousin_mario> like flashplayer
[09:48] <cousin_mario> or when it does, it could destabilise them
[09:48] <cousin_mario> the only way is a screen magnifier of sorts:/
[09:48] <Sysi> you could first check that; install compiz and ccsm, set it to use gtk-window-decorator (see if you need to install that separately) ans then alt+F2 "compiz --replace"
[09:49] <Sysi> if it fails, alt+F2 "xfwm4 --replace"
[09:50] <cousin_mario> thanks, trying that now
[09:50] <Sysi> kmag is as old as gnome-mag but could work too
[09:53] <cousin_mario> Sysi: great, it worked!
[09:54] <Sysi> rm -rf ~/.cache/sessions/ and check "Save session" when you logout/shutdown
[09:55] <cousin_mario> Sysi: good, I'm saving this for 11.10:)
[10:12] <cousin_mario> bbl
[10:16] <Arpad2> hello
[10:17] <Arpad2> I can't remove one folder from the Trash even as a root
[13:41] <abra> Howdy!
[13:42] <abra> How to bind shortcut "Win + D" to "Show desktop" button?
[13:43] <Sysi> window manager settings → keyboard-tab, double click on "show desktop"
[13:56] <abra> Sysi, tnx!
[15:58] <derptart> Xfce is not working properly. Logfile here http://pastebin.com/EF8nm3NB. Symptoms, no transparency/compositing on bottom dock and no window borders or edges on windows. All terminal Emulators are unresponsive also.
[15:59] <derptart> ive looked around and this seems to be a bug related to xorg 1.10.0, but i could not find a solution yet
[16:02] <derptart> It started yesterday after I unpacked and played redeclipse using the binary located inside redeclipse_1.0_linux.tar.bz2 (http://sourceforge.net/projects/redeclipse_1.0/) so I assume it is related.
[16:04] <Sysi> derptart: alt+F2 "xfwm4 --replace" ?
[16:06] <derptart> (xfwm4:2845): Gtk-WARNING **: cannot open display:
[16:06] <derptart> is the error that gives me
[16:24] <eebrah> Hi Everyone!
[16:24] <elros> hi
[16:25] <eebrah> Trying to convert to and play webM files on my XUbuntu 10.04 system and running into problems....
[16:25] <elros> what are webM files?
[16:26] <eebrah> the ffmpeg, gstreamer and VLC in the repo's don't do webM media files
[16:26] <eebrah> elros: Googles VP8 codec
[16:26] <eebrah> elros video files encoded with googles vp8 for video and theora for audio
[16:27] <elros> ok
[16:27] <eebrah> your more likey to hear about it in debates about HTML5 and openweb
[16:28] <eebrah> elros: Can you help?
[16:28] <elros> I have a hunch that handbrake could do it
[16:29] <eebrah> Is there a PPA with more up to date ffmpeg, gstreamer and VLC?
[16:29] <elros> lucidbleed could help
[16:29] <eebrah> can't upgrade my system to 10.10 or 11.04, specs dont allow
[16:30] <eebrah> elros: luccidbleed?
[16:30] <elros> but try first handbrake if it could convert webm
[16:30] <eebrah> *lucidbleed?
[16:30] <eebrah> elros: handbrake works on GNU/Linux?
[16:30] <elros> https://launchpad.net/~lucid-bleed/+archive/ppa
[16:30] <eebrah> elros: thanks!!
[16:31] <elros> https://launchpad.net/~stebbins/+archive/handbrake-releases
[17:59] <rbaker> guys.
[18:00] <rbaker> how would one install Flash Player 10 into Firefox on xubuntu
[18:03] <elros> have partner repos enabled and install adobe-flashplugin
[18:32] <Chainer> I also got an extension for firefox called "flash-aid", which fixed some issues i was having with adobe flash player... in case you have issues with it too
[18:32] <Chainer> it might even be enough to install that extension, so you wouldn't have to install adobe-flashplugin
[18:46] <jarnos> Is there any command line tool to get a proper filename extension for a video file that has no filename extension?
[18:51] <GridCube> that wont matter
[18:52] <GridCube> linux systems do not depend on filenames
[18:53] <GridCube> but if you really want to do so, jarnos, http://liquidat.wordpress.com/2007/09/29/short-tip-get-file-extension-in-shell-script/
[19:08] <jarnos> Well that does not give the extension, if it is not in the original filename.
[19:11] <jarnos> I need the extension for a hardware video player that does not recoginize file type without an extension.
[19:27] <jcfp> jarnos: you might be able to use the output of the "file" command, although it won't give you an extension directly
[20:22] <ReinDeer> Hey all! Could anybody tell me what's minimal system requirements for Xubuntu 11.04?
[23:28] <ball> If I have a Xubuntu disc, is there a file on it somewhere that tells me what version it is?
[23:41] <ball> Never mind.  It's a CD-R/W, so I'll just erase it and try Xubuntu 10.11
[23:48] <Unit193> 10.11? 11.10?