[00:00] hell oguys [00:00] any one knoes whcih command i can use to make chromium as default browser ?? [00:30] how good is dropbox support on the newest Lubuntu? [00:33] kristian-aalborg: i personnaly have not used it [01:31] hi === natty is now known as nattty === Uzix is now known as tomasuu [10:54] is there a way to add a desktop shortcut to Lubuntu desktop eg to access Abiword. It's for a limited ability user [10:59] herdwick: sure is, give me a second I'll find a link [11:00] cool [11:00] https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Lubuntu/Documentation/FAQ is what I was thinking off but apparently it's not there [11:00] I'll look elsewhere [11:02] herdwick: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1510662 [11:19] darn, crashed ! [11:21] herdwick: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1510662 [11:21] :) [11:22] sorry head_victim I locked up the m/c, thanks for link [11:22] No worries [11:23] right click on menu item - what could be simpler. :-) [11:46] hm, can you reproduce this crash? http://somafm.com/play/digitalis with the default chromium + gnome mplayer settings crashes the whole GUI [11:46] or freezes rather [11:46] i can only move the mouse [11:46] i could kill mplayer from another terminal to fix the freeze [11:47] for me it just downloads digitalis.pls :) [11:49] VLC plays that without a problem [12:22] yep, mplayer not embedded plays the playlist fine as well [13:02] hi there [13:32] how can I make autologin for an user in lubuntu 11.04? [13:44] hyper_ch: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Lubuntu/Documentation/FAQ it's right in here ;) [13:45] Unit193: which I did... after fresh installation from alternate 10.10... but after upgrade to 11.04 it didn't work anymore [13:45] the graphical isntaller still can't encrypt the installation :( [13:46] hyper_ch: Is the file still as it should be? or has it been replaced? [13:46] Unit193: I chose to not replace it with maintainer's version from 11.04 after I did those modifications in 10.10 [13:46] anyway, there were other issues and I have a fresh install now anyway... just upgrading to 11.04 before I alter anything [19:21] I hav lubuntu on a usb flash drive with 4gig for config. Is there an easy way to wipe the config and go back to default? [19:22] hav/have [19:24] I know I can reflash the drive on my desktop but how do I do it away from home? [19:24] w30: do you have another usb drive you can use to load a linux livecd? [19:25] no, but Wal Mart has bunches :=) [19:27] w30: if you could get another usb, then you could load another livecd onto it and then wipe your other one [19:29] yeah, I have the lubuntu11.4.iso I could just do the drive over in my desktop port [19:30] stlsaint, I have a couple of hp printers configured and it added a ton of downloaded apps from synaptic. [19:31] stlsaint, the next boot on a different 'puter won't have that printer [19:33] stlsaint, what if I go to a buddy's house and want to download porn? I might need the drive space. [19:33] stlsaint, not really, but you get what I mean. [19:34] w30: please refrain from speaking of porn in our support channel and have you tried using those printers with generic drivers instead of downloading them all? [19:36] stlsaint, there will always be downloads for each computer you boot into. [19:36] w30: hrm, im not sure im following what you are saying [19:37] stlsaint, if not printers then somethng else. I would rather reserve space for wifi drivers and such that have to be inhouse to even get on the net. [19:38] w30: so why not remove all the stuff you installed but dont want [19:39] stlsaint, that's entirely possible but awful time consuming unless all the changes go into a special area, file, folder [19:40] w30: so your going to go back to fresh install? [19:41] stlsaint, proly, if I get it too full [19:42] stlsaint, on the usb flash drive that is [19:43] stlsaint, I am going to install it on my hand me down net book because XP uses the entire netbook 8.6 gig ssd drive juust for XP [19:43] Lubuntu is awsome :=) [19:45] I might eve put it on my Dell Inspiron 2gig dual core [19:45] eve/even [19:45] w30: live install? [19:46] I bet it would scream with a live install [19:46] scream/screem [19:47] right now it's got Ubuntu with Compiz and it handles that with ease also [19:48] yea i run ubuntu with compiz and when i run lubuntu it just blazes [19:48] stlsaint, cool, eh? [19:51] stlsaint, I pushed Lubuntu just for kicks and finally got lockup with a bunch of apps open and a full screen flv video [19:51] w30: i have yet to be able to fully lock lubuntu up [19:52] no matter how many browser tabs open [19:52] stlsaint, strictly on usb boot of course and no swap running. [19:52] i even added many more desktops just to open up alot of apps [19:54] I have not had so much fun since I went away from Slackware in the late 90's [19:55] w30: ah the great slackware [19:57] stlsaint, on an AMD K6, and it saddens me to see Ubuntu announcing a drop of support for that cpu. There is better cpu's going in the trash so I can kinda see why. [19:59] stlsaint, when Windows 8 comes out maybe more will follow, It gives scroungers a new look on life. Ha [20:00] stlsaint, thanks for answering my request anyhow :=) [20:02] windows 8 is suppose to be the best windows yet [20:02] stlsaint, now that I have discovered Lubuntu I will take anything above an 8088 or whatever that came after [20:02] stlsaint, for hardware requirements or ? [20:05] stlsaint, I am not giving my vote to Unity or Gnome3 or OSX11 or whatever that takes an intire screen to choose or launch an application [20:06] w30: hence i stick with ubuntu 10.04 [20:07] no gnome3 no unity or nothing [20:07] just my good ol panels [20:08] and that stupid top panel that switches as you highlight the window the app is in. I did not like that in a Mac even though they do a better job with it at the moment [20:11] i dont even like mac [20:14] stlsaint, the thing I wish for is some of the more useful command line programs would get a simple GUI, even ncurses like alsamixer uses [20:15] w30: actually most do [20:15] stlsaint, 'cause I forget the switches used [20:15] stlsaint, and a reminder helps [20:19] like blkid is hard because I keep thinking UUID something or other [20:19] w30: aye i see what you mean but most commands just run via terminal, no true need for a gui [20:20] w30: like blkid does not need a gui [20:20] stlsaint, I am whining so I apologize [20:21] stlsaint, I need a cheat sheet for all them necessary but small commands [20:22] stlsaint, any idea for a good source for one? [20:22] stlsaint, I have mv and ls mastered heheh [20:24] w30: clicompanion ;) [20:24] stlsaint, I would like one with "what ya wanna do?" listed first [20:24] I have a wallpaper with that... And take a look at http://www.webupd8.org/2010/09/cli-companion-makes-it-easier-to-use.html [20:25] w30: https://launchpad.net/clicompanion [20:25] Unit193, cool, checking now [20:25] stlsaint: Bothing thinking the same (I just couldn't remember the name) [20:25] Unit193: you know im part of that team ;) [20:26] Unit193: i actually submitted clicompanion to alex (webupd8 admin/author) for a article :D [20:26] stlsaint: No I didn't! I've never used it, but just because you work on it, I'm going to install now [20:26] Unit193: lol, give us a about two weeks to put out a new release [20:26] stlsaint: Sure! I'll wait 'til then [20:27] we made ALOT, (truly alot) of changes to it since that release on the lp page [20:27] Unit193: our own lubuntu packager (jmarsden) also helps out alot with the project [20:28] Unit193: i am pushing to get it into larger Debian repository :D [20:28] stlsaint: Sweet! Is this something you can contact a MOTU with? [20:29] well MOTU is more ubuntu specific, we are looking at larger picture trying to push into debian ;) [20:33] stlsaint > offtopic? [20:37] ok, guys,gals I got clicompanion now to make a desktop launcher..... [20:43] I think I will be an amateur salesman for clicompanion; it looks good [20:52] mmmnnnhh..... what do I use for an Icon? [21:05] ahh... here is one; a picture of a terminal with warning written on it. [21:55] hello all [21:56] I seem to be having some trouble using Openbox / GNOME [21:59] DannyDroid: You'll need to be a lot more specific if you want someone to try and help you :) "some trouble" is not very clear... [22:00] good point [22:00] I simply, cannot log in when selecting gnome / opebox [22:00] i type my user name and password but then get kicked out [22:01] DannyDroid: OK. You are running Lubuntu 11.04 ? And you have GNOME installed? [22:02] I thought it may have something to do with me having my /home on a different partition and the old config files from my old Ubuntu where causing it so fail so I removed them with no effect [22:02] 11.04 and I haven't installed GNOME, no. [22:03] So.. why would you expect GNOME/Openbox to work, if GNOME is not installed? [22:03] Most Lubuntu users use the default LXDE environment, that is really what is expected... [22:03] I assumed that if it was already in the menu that it was already installed [22:04] I just wanted to see how gnome compared to LXDE on Lubuntu [22:04] You will have to forgive me, I've only been a Linux user for a year or so :P [22:04] To do that you would need to install GNOME. It is way too big to be installed in Lubuntu by default. [22:06] Makes sense when you say it :P . [22:06] Overall, GNOME is bigger, fancier, and slower; LXDE is smaller, faster, and quicker. Lubuntu is mainly aimed at people with older PCs, or who value the speed over the extras that GNOME offers. [22:06] I guess a better option for me would be to just get the hang of LXDE instead of going back to gnome ways [22:06] Agreed. [22:07] That's why I'm here. Ubuntu was just running too slow on my poor little Atom and locked up way more then I could bare [22:07] Lubuntu has been a dream so far [22:07] OK, then stick with LXDE and you should do well :) [22:10] Now, to find myself a nice, light dock and elementary theme :P [22:11] And I will be one very happy Lubuntu user - in fact, I going with the 10.10 Lubuntu theme. [22:45] i just installed lubuntu desktop after installing ubuntu natty (fresh install). and it seems I now have no sound. all my sound drivers appear to be installed (though it appears as if both alsa and pulseaudio are installed). [22:45] i tried running 'ubuntu-bug sound' but it wasnt able to determine anything. [22:46] i also have no applications > preferences > sound in my applications [22:47] was hoping someone might be able to help get it fixed [22:53] LuckySMack, does just running ubuntu-bug and choosing a sound option work? [22:57] LuckySMack: Since this is a fresh install, it might be easiest to simply install Lubuntu, so you only have one sound subsystem? Do you really need to have both GNOME/Unity and LXDE on the machine? [23:01] no it didnt. i managed to get the sound options up from the terminal but nothing worked. [23:01] i uninstalled gnome desktop. [23:02] i wanted to try lubuntu cause gnome/unity has just been too buggy. and lubuntu looked nice. [23:02] does lubuntu use alsa? i can just remove all the pulse audio stuff [23:03] LuckySMack: Yes. But rather than try a peculiar "GNOME plus lubuntu-desktop minus gnome-desktop" install, which is going to be relatively rare and untested, just install Lubuntu :) [23:03] yea im downloading it now [23:04] theres only 1 dowload for both x86 and x64? just making sure i dont want to grab an x86 version [23:05] There is no official x64 version of Lubuntu 11.04. There is a separate unofficial amd64 iso. [23:06] oh ok. [23:07] i dont see a download other than the one on the front page [23:07] https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Lubuntu/GetLubuntu [23:07] What front page?? [23:07] lubuntus site [23:07] http://lubuntu.net/ [23:08] That is not the only definition of "lubuntus site" :) Use the ubuntu.com stuff instead. [23:08] alright. good to know. thanks [23:09] There should be a link to https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Lubuntu/GetLubuntu in the topic of this channel .. maybe a shortened one... [23:35] it took me a min to figure out how to get dual monitors working. but why does it seem smoother than using gnome. heh.