[00:04] hi, can someone help me setup a network share so I can grab files from my WinXP PC === mike is now known as Guest4805 === Guest4805 is now known as mike_mbp === `mOOse` is now known as m00se [00:28] hey guys [00:29] i need to figure out how to shell into my dad's ubuntu computer [00:29] he broke something and isn't competant enough to fix it [00:29] any ideas [00:29] I dont have any idea.. xD [00:29] i need to get an ssh in somehow, he's behind a router [00:29] if you cant get help here.. you can go to #ubuntu channel ;) [00:30] yea, thanks [00:34] alt f2 is run right? when i try to open stuff from it, i get web browser [00:40] yes.. xfrun4 [00:52] Josesordo was that to me === `mOOse` is now known as m00se [01:09] Fudge, yes :O [01:11] yep theyre installed, ctrl escape brings the menu up. im just trying to make stuff work with orca [01:13] how can i make stuff autostart, nautilus for example [01:16] got it === `mOOse` is now known as m00se === `mOOse` is now known as m00se [03:24] hey guys, i get a "things need to be written to decive" popup error (not a libnotify message) whenever i unmount stuff in xubuntu 11.04 [03:24] how can i get that error redirected to libnotify, or whatever it's supposed to be directed to? [05:22] Sup guys, just installed Xubuntu, and it's running fast and smooth. Do you guys have any post installation tips? [05:26] I dunno, you'll accumulate your own over time [05:26] It's really your call [05:26] I like installing a stupid amount of extra programs afterwards, but I do audio and no doubt you don't [05:30] I get that, but I meant things that will make the system run better or add some cool functionality. [05:34] Hmm [05:36] Unfortunately most of what I know consists of strange ways to get audio moving from program to program, so I'm not sure I could advise you. [05:38] To be completely honest, most of the reason I ever respond is to make sure people don't think the channel is completely dead and leave. [05:40] I see, so I take it's often quiet? [05:45] This is kinda the wrong time of night [05:45] Sun Aug 14 01:45:46 EDT 2011 [05:46] It's 10pm in California. [05:53] Yes, but most people come here while they are on lunchbreak or right after work on the East Coast [05:53] Thus California noon and early afternoon [05:54] Not that it's much more active, mind, but somewhat. === `mOOse` is now known as m00se === `mOOse` is now known as m00se === `mOOse` is now known as m00se [08:06] HI! Could anybody tell me What program is used to view logs? [08:06] in ubuntu [08:10] Besogon, cant you just view the text files from nano or vi [08:12] philipballew, ubuntu has a gui program where you have ability to watch all logs in one place [08:12] ahh, thats right [08:13] Log Viewer [08:15] gnome-system-log [08:15] package [08:19] so reinstalled again.. hopefully I won't have to another time. first question how do I remove a repository I added, or does it remove it after teh update command. 2 how do I add oracle sun java? I think I only need the repo 'cause I'm pretty sure the installation would be called sun-java6 [08:19] !java [08:19] To install a Java runtime on Ubuntu on 10.04 LTS and newer, see http://goo.gl/zwOip - For the Sun Java products and browser plugin, search for the sun-java6- packages in the !partner repository on Lucid (which must be enabled), or !multiverse repository on older releases. [08:20] Sysi: do I have to remove the other repo I tried that didn't work? [08:21] what repo is it? [08:21] I don't remember [08:21] but I think it's an outdated one [08:21] idk could'nt find anything current with googling things so I had to come here [08:21] is there any gui-program to connect to a ssh server and transfer files in Xubuntu (similar to the 'connect to server' option in nautilus) [08:22] putty? [08:22] i googled a lot but i guess i had the wrong keywords :D [08:22] philipballew: does putty manage to mount the remote filesystem into the local? [08:22] koptein: if you have 11.04, filemanager can do it [08:23] Sysi: oh [08:23] Sysi: where is that option? [08:23] there's "network" in side panel [08:24] Sysi: seems that there are just samba shares [08:24] jrmy: I think there is some GUI for managing repositories but I can't remember what it is/was.. anything under menu → system ? [08:25] koptein: it should suport ssh too, browsing maybe doesn't work (I haven't used network shares myself) you could try gigolo too [08:25] I'll check update manager and click settings [08:27] Sysi: I think I found it.. removed it. now I'll ad the other one [08:27] Sysi: gigolo is exactly what i needed. thank you [08:27] np [08:30] help, booted xubuntu this morning, no "min", "max", "close" buttons or bar at the top, cant access any of my other 5 virtual desktops, all new windows open top LHS of window, no smart placement ... anyone any idea what to do ? [08:32] Sysi: it looks like sun java has been removed.. I don't think I can get it this way anymore [08:32] aka it didn't work [08:32] no java I guess :[ [08:33] need the real thing too because of the apps I use [08:34] unless the maverick partnet works [08:36] nope.. [08:39] * Besogon <%.?&!@# wanted to tune Apache, and read about Vim, but is sitting and reading damn rsyslog.conf!!! === jrmy_ is now known as jrmu === jrmu is now known as jrmy_ [09:22] whatever [09:27] jrmy, you need to install java [09:27] i can help [09:28] i have jave on my ubuntu 11.04 [09:29] philipballew: ok, and how do you get it? [09:30] you want sun java i assume? [09:30] yes [09:30] alright. you need the connincal partner repo enabled [09:30] archive.canonical.com? [09:31] im gonna have you edit a text file with sudo and not [09:31] can you do that from the terminal? [09:31] are you asking if i know how to use the terminal? [09:31] that would be yes [09:32] do I know how to do exactly what you're asking, no [09:32] but I expect instruction anyways [09:32] !partner [09:32] Canonical's partner repositories provide packages a location for software vendors to publish applications. The repo itself can be added by running this in a !terminal: « sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.canonical.com/ $(lsb_release -sc) partner" » [09:33] alright. sweet. I want you do 2 things: here they are go to http://pastebin.ubuntu.com/ [09:33] Myrtti: thanks I knew that already [09:33] keep that open [09:33] I'll use paste2.org [09:33] sure thing === jrmy_ is now known as jrmy [09:34] now run nano /etc/apt/sources.list and paste everything in the file there so i can see it [09:34] thought you said sudo? [09:34] thats next :) [09:34] oh lol [09:34] nano is a file editos [09:35] *editor [09:35] i know.. [09:35] Oh, I have no idea what you know dude :) [09:35] sorry [09:35] don't take it offensively [09:35] I know that you don't know [09:36] no worries. we dont need any sudo root as i was just wanting to see what in the file so i can see if the repo is not # off'ed [09:37] anything good in the file? [09:40] philipballew: http://paste2.org/p/1584177 [09:40] well that took alittle while [09:41] i see! [09:41] line 56 and 57 [09:41] you see those have a # in front [09:42] now your gonna wanna uncomment them. [09:42] yeah.. i see that now that you pointed that out [09:42] run the previous comand to open nano with sudo [09:42] then uncomment those [09:42] then sudo apt-get update [09:43] jrmy, dont worry, Its all good :) [09:43] yeah get teh sudo now [09:43] lol [09:44] if it was the last comand you entered just type sudo !! [09:44] sudo bang bang will run the previous comand with sudo in front [09:45] what? [09:45] I'm sure i get what to do now though [09:46] for sure. ill explain sudo !! [09:46] sudo !! runs the comand you entered right before you entered sudo !! with sudo privlieges [09:47] you confused me with bang bang and !! [09:47] I know that sudo lets you do things with root permissions [09:48] for sure here let me give you an example: type [09:48] apt-get update [09:48] what is happening [09:48] ^in terminal [09:48] SaaMmY, helping him install java on xubuntu [09:48] philipballew: I understand [09:48] oh fine [09:48] help me too [09:49] SaaMmY, why? with what? [09:49] I wish get again my java in both browsers [09:49] chromium and firefos [09:49] ff [09:49] jrmy, did you install java yet? [09:49] yeah [09:49] nice! [09:49] SaaMmY, what are you asking? [09:50] well I'm in teh process of installation [09:50] if your trooling its not cool [09:50] to reinstall java plugin in both browsers chromium and ff [09:50] k, all done [09:50] why did you uninstall them? [09:50] philipballew: thanks [09:51] no problem jrmy ! anything else :) [09:51] how do I move a file with the console? [09:51] mv [09:52] to move a file in the cli you'd ude the mv comand [09:52] /home/user/folder/file mv /folder/folder/folder... [09:52] ex: mv/home/bob/DEsktop/file.text /Media/flashdrive [09:53] ex: mv /home/bob/DEsktop/file.text /Media/flashdrive [09:53] I like mv -v file /path [09:53] ^ space [09:53] theres so many options :) [09:54] well_laid_lawn: verbose can be a good idea [09:54] I need java plugin in ff5 and chromium [09:54] sure can [09:54] so yeah I'm not a total noob with linux I'm more liek in the novice-intermediate stage [09:55] i am to for the most part [09:55] i just spend to much time on irc asking questions so i know a few things [09:55] the man pages are an excellent intro to using a terminal [09:55] that just happens to be one [09:58] :) [09:59] If there was a website that had a list of commands with the explanation of what they are and you could search for a command by its basic use I'd find that most valuable for learning more on using linux appropriately [09:59] and, I think I'd learn at a much faster pace [10:00] as for instance if i searched for move mv would show up [10:01] I don't want to be limited to ubuntu If another distro better fits my needs for whatever application I'm looking for [10:01] try debian sometime maybe [10:01] try arch [10:01] say if I wanted to engineer a mobile gaming device and wanted a linux OS [10:01] android [10:02] android is linux? [10:02] heck yeah! [10:03] its all linux [10:03] well. it runs off the linux kernal [10:03] I've thought about building a mobile emulator for console games but definitely not knowledgable about that sort of thing yet [10:03] interesting fact [10:04] question is can I obtain android to use for said mobile device? [10:05] you mean install android on your phone? [10:05] no the mobile console emulator [10:05] no idea [10:05] "said" mobile device [10:07] other question would be if android would even be compatible with the emulators.. which I'd doubt firstly [10:08] ermm.. installing android in a phone is kind of offtopic... [10:09] not a phone.. but still off topic sorry [10:10] !themes [10:10] To change your theme in Xubuntu, go to Settings Manager » Appearance (GTK+ theme) or Settings Manager » Window Manager (xfwm4 theme) to change the theme - find more themes at http://xfce-look.org/ [10:14] is there a site that lists terminal commands but makes it easier to search for commands that i don't know? [10:14] i would think [10:14] as in so I can look up something I want to do [10:14] theres also clicompanion [10:15] what's clicompanion? [10:16] a app that list what the comands your entering do [10:17] https://help.ubuntu.com/community/clicompanion [10:17] why not just use man? [10:18] no I need something that I can learn a specific command but don't know what the command is called [10:18] youtube tatorials maybe [10:18] man is good [10:18] * jrmy sighs [10:19] jrmy, http://fosswire.com/post/2007/08/unixlinux-command-cheat-sheet/ [10:19] !behelpful | philipballew [10:19] philipballew: As our !guidelines say, "When helping, be helpful". If you're not familiar with the issue at hand, let someone else handle it instead of making !offtopic comments or jokes. [10:19] knome, I learned to use the terminal from youtube [10:20] philipballew, yeah, but jrmy specifically wanted a list of different commands.. youtube can definitely do that, but it's quite slow, and you're learning one command at a time [10:20] knome: I think that'll work [10:20] thanks [10:20] no problem [10:21] knome, true, didnt think it through. Ive seen pdf's with things like this. ill fond the link for him [10:22] http://www.tuxfiles.org/linuxhelp/linuxcommands.html [10:22] yeah, there are probably dozens of those [10:23] https://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9030259/Linux_Command_Line_Cheat_Sheet [10:23] and its also a great way to learn [10:24] or just google "unix cli cheatsheet" and you'll get loads of useful results [10:24] some are more basic, some focus on real-life usecases, etc [10:24] ^ good idea [10:26] ah ha.. I found where themes are stored [10:27] /usr/share/themes [10:27] ;) [10:27] but ~/.themes works as well [10:27] what if ~/.themes doesn't exist? [10:28] jrmy, you can just create it [10:28] how will teh computer know to look for themes there? [10:28] it just knows [10:28] it will look there even if the dir doesn't exist [10:28] it's programmed so [10:28] k, I'll take your word for it [10:36] knome: idk if that works as you say seeing as I just tried it and couldn't find teh theme but I moved it to the themes folder in usr [10:37] does it work from under the /usr dir then? [10:37] doesn't seem to work either.. unless I have to reboot for it to work for either [10:37] nope. [10:37] though the theme might not work as well [10:37] what's the theme then? [10:38] http://xfce-look.org/content/show.php/Aerolite?content=54127 [10:39] jrmy, right, that's an xfwm4 theme. did you look undert settings manager » window manager? [10:39] it just modifies windows? [10:40] yes, just the window borders. [10:40] that's why.... [10:40] fail [10:40] so xfwm means xfce window manager [10:40] yes [10:41] lol, well at least i know that now [10:41] (how unexpected?(!)) [10:43] hey guys Idk why but I have java troubles in browser in ff5 keepvid [10:43] when I start to load tha java app in keepvid ff crashes [10:49] another question, do I put mouse themes in the same folder? [10:50] i don't know, but i'd suppose so [10:50] well, I'd rather ask just incase I mess something up but then again its a learning prosess [10:52] /usr/share/icons [10:54] lol just figured it out on my own [10:54] maybe I don't need a support channel [10:55] most of the things can be easily found in google [10:55] agreed [12:18] hello guys [12:18] Sysi: are you here? === `mOOse` is now known as m00se [14:14] Omg! Finally I can get back to working on linux! [14:18] ChristopherNG: huh? [14:18] I was just saying im glad the weekend is over so i can start working on linux again [14:18] I have alot to do this week, with bash scripts etc [14:19] most people are glad when weekend comes not when it is over :D [14:20] Yeah my life is in reverse at the moment, Im free monday to friday and work part time on weekends [14:20] Im at university which is out for another 6 weeks [14:21] Since I passed all my exams and I have no resits i have nothing to do except linux projects [14:35] you have finished university? === jason is now known as Guest77900 [15:23] Have a question about screen resolution in Xubuntu 11.04. [15:23] Guest77900: what's your question? [15:24] It won't let me set a resolution higher than 1024x768. [15:24] I can in Windows XP. [15:26] is it that you don't have any options higher than in the Settings menu? [15:26] Right. 1024x768 is the only option. Also, it doesn't offer a list of refresh rates. Just 0.0 [15:28] what monitor are you using? [15:29] Dell M781p. Older 17" CRT. Have no problems with it in XP. [15:33] i wonder if it's not properly support in the kernel... [15:33] this website suggests it might need some drivers: http://www.bioticaindia.com/m781p.html [15:34] NOTE: i found that website via a search engine, i'm not commenting on its accuracy [15:35] I'll give it a shot. I just figured most, if not all, standard CRT monitors were supported in Linux. [15:36] well you do have some support... [15:36] it does [15:36] it's usually the graphics card [15:36] I had to get a x.conf [15:36] Guest77900: what graphics card do you have? [15:36] Integrated Intel. Not very impressive, I know... [15:37] Guest77900: that's actually well supported, so it's good [15:37] Guest77900: what does the command 'lspci | grep VGA' say in terminal? [15:37] One sec. [15:38] VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation 82845G/GL[Brookdale-G]/GE Chipset Integrated Graphics Device (rev 03) [15:40] I set up Xubuntu alongside XP a few days ago. I haven't booted into XP since. Loving it. [15:40] Would just like to find a tweak to increase the resolution. [15:41] ok, os the thing is that the monitor is too old to have your system autodetect the refresh frequenciesfor it [15:41] so it uses the minimal safe ones [15:41] but you can tell it what frequencies are ok for your monitor in the xorg.conf [15:42] there is a howto on that here: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=83973 [15:42] Very good. Thank you! [15:43] you can also try this: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/X/Config/Resolution#Adding_undetected_resolutions [15:45] I'll give it a shot. [15:45] Much appreciated. [15:46] linux generally doesn't have drivers for monitor screens -- but sometimes you need to give it extra info on your monitor [15:47] I can do that. Thanks! [15:52] How do I get rid of the email icon in the indicator applet? [15:53] industrial: permenantly, or just for the moment? [15:55] to remove it permenantly, uninstall the indicator-messages package [15:55] thanks [17:18] Hello, i'm trying to get my USB sound card to work with Xubuntu [17:19] anyone here can help me out? [17:26] USB sound cards? Ask #opensourcemusicians - they know more about such things [17:32] kevor: install pavucontrol and set it as output device === `mOOse` is now known as m00se [19:24] sudo apt-get install ruby rubygems;sudo gem install heroku; heroku; [19:24] last one gives me command not found [19:24] whats gem? [19:24] !info gem [19:24] gem (source: gem): Graphics Environment for Multimedia - PureData library. In component universe, is optional. Version 1:0.92.3-1ubuntu2 (natty), package size 2315 kB, installed size 6052 kB [19:24] ruby package manager [19:25] that doesnt seem correct industrial [19:25] what ubottu spat out doesnt seem connect [19:25] correct [19:25] actually it might, the package gem [19:26] but the gem you see there is a binary from the package rubygems [19:26] apt-cache confirms ubottu's info [19:26] the problem is that gem's installed binaries arent in the path [19:27] GridCube: do an apt-get install rubygems;which gem; [19:28] industrial: try 'dpkg -L rubygems' [19:28] industrial: and see where it put it [19:28] Gem is installed fine [19:29] what gem installes, the binaries, are not in the path [19:29] /var/lib/gems/1.8/bin/* [19:29] wouldnt it be > sudo rubygem install heroku ? [19:29] GridCube: rubygems provides a binary called gem. I'm in no way talking about an apt-get package called gem. [19:29] oh [19:29] okay sorry [19:30] industrial: are you sure they are not simlinked to /usr/bin? [19:30] yes [19:30] symlinked [19:30] thats the problem :D [19:31] I mean, maybe under a different name than 'gem' [19:31] i think that gem is working, the thing not working is the stuff he wants to install whit it [19:31] I think that's normal for ruby programs to not work ;) [19:41] hey everyone, i have 10.04 running on a everex laptop, it doesn't appear that I can change the resolution in xfce, is this possible? [19:42] you might need to update the video drivers [19:42] else write xrandr and see what resolutions are available [19:43] hey, lots are available [19:43] I'm currently set to 1600x1200, would be nice to switch to 1280x800 [19:44] then write xrandr -s 1280x800 [19:45] you can install grandr to use a gui front end for xrandr [19:46] Thanks! [19:46] :D [19:47] but then you might need to add something to the boot to have xrandr change your resolution Amacidia [19:48] You know I feel like an idiot, I'm going to let update manager run as there are loads of updates. Perhaps that will fix the issue ? [19:49] dunno [19:50] doesn't xfce come with settings->display anymore? [19:53] it should === EyesIsMine is now known as Supernova === Supernova is now known as EyesIsMine [20:04] Ah Settings ---> Xfce 4 Settings Manager :) [20:07] Well, I changed my resolution to 1024x768 but now when i boot up my screens all wacked out :/ [20:26] Anyone have an idea how I can get into recovery mode? I'm not even seeing the grub menu on boot [20:26] Maybe from the cd ? [20:26] Amacidia, pressing right-shift should pop up the grub menu [20:29] hey knome, what happens is that I see the grub loading message now, but thats it, it just brings me right to xfce, which is messed [20:29] is that pressing right-shift with the install cd in the drive, or without? [20:30] left shift key works too, hold it during boot [20:30] or before it [20:31] Ah left shift works, thanks [20:31] does anyone know a permanent fix for b43? every time i boot my laptop i have to open terminal and run the modprobe command [20:31] Now how can I get my video work lol ? [20:32] Failsafe graphic mode looks good.. [20:33] Failsafe graphic mode would be good, but it keeps looping the same question "How would you like to reconfig your display ? " [20:39] ityler15, ask in #bcm-users you will get better help [20:40] Amacidia, move the xorg.conf file away and save it just to be safe and reboot [20:46] Thanks! [20:56] Xubuntu community meeting in #xubuntu-devel in 64 minutes. Everyone is invited to attend. Agenda is at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Xubuntu/Meetings [21:04] edbian: IT WORKED!!!!!thank you sooo much man, this is what drove me from ubuntu before but now its fixed! [21:09] ityler15, i guess that was for other channel [21:11] gridcube: yeaaahhhhhh i thought we were in this channel [21:16] ityler15, i would guess it was #bcm-users [21:24] test [21:27] can anyone tell me how to select files found with a search done by catfish??? I searched my music archive and found 80 tunes that I'd like to move to another folder-but catfish won't let me select more than one tune at a time-how do I select all 80 tunes from the catfish search screen and move them to another folder? [21:28] ctrl-a didn't work? [21:29] I didn't think of that!!! I was expecting to use the mouse to select fikes.....standby, I'll check control a from kb. [21:29] mv /home/$USER/Musicarchive/*matches* /where/to/move would work too [21:30] *matches* like *artistname* [21:31] but filesystem structure needs some getting used to [21:31] control A only lets me select one file at a time-and even that file cannot be dragged and dropped. [21:32] catfish is just search.. [21:32] holding control while selecting? [21:32] I have my archive in a usb drive, and want to move them into a separate folder on my desktop. [21:32] use thunar [21:33] you can do a "Select by pattern" under edit, just tell it whatever you told catfish [21:33] It will automatically select tham [21:33] s/tham/them [21:34] I use that with stuff like *jpg to select every jpg in a directory [21:34] when I hold down the control and the A key, and click on a file to select, nothing happens.... [21:34] hold control and click doesn't work either? [21:35] if ctrl A works, it should select all without any clicking [21:35] if I hold down the control key then click on a file, nothing happens, it won't even select the file! [21:37] how doesa one activate thunar??? [21:37] Im new to linux. [21:37] control A does nothing. [21:38] btw, ty for help charlie. [21:38] It the file manager, just click that right blue folder in the hidden panel at the bottom of the screen [21:41]