[00:12] <tester_> im trying to dual boot windows 7 and blackbuntu.  i have a c drive and then 373 gbs of unallocated space.  how can i put linux on the allocated space?
[00:15] <urlin2u> ubuntu only and cross posting is not appreciated
[01:23] <theunsureguy> just use WUBI
[01:24] <theunsureguy> whoops misread ur post
[02:10] <r4y> I am wondering, is there a way to send text messages to my brother's phone using Ubuntu Linux on my computer from for free?
[02:11] <philipballew> r4y, google voice?
[02:11] <mbaxter> hi all
[02:11] <r4y> checking
[02:11] <philipballew> yes mbaxter
[02:12] <r4y> Neat. Thank you for the info
[02:13] <r4y> I pulled my back, so getting my brother's number would be too much work right now, ha ha, o well.
[02:14] <philipballew> check for it on facebook?
[02:15] <r4y> I am not on Facebook
[02:16] <philipballew> oh, just assuming
[02:16] <r4y> It's cool.
[02:16] <mbaxter> dos any one know how to chang the login screen backround on ubuntu
[02:16] <r4y> I have the info somewhere
[02:17] <r4y> I am looking
[02:18] <philipballew> mbaxter, 11.04?
[02:18] <mbaxter> ya
[02:19] <r4y> Well, I know I had the info somewhere. I will Google then
[02:19] <r4y> http://maketecheasier.com/change-login-and-boot-screen-in-ubuntu-lucid/2010/05/13
[02:20] <mbaxter> thanks ill give it a try
[02:20] <r4y> It works great, but the second command needs to be used to keep the menu from popping up at login
[02:21] <r4y> I meant this command
[02:21] <r4y> sudo unlink /usr/share/gdm/autostart/LoginWindow/gnome-appearance-properties.desktop
[02:22] <mbaxter> alright thanks ill going to give it a try now
[02:22] <mbaxter> :)
[02:22] <r4y> Cool, see ya
[02:31] <r4y> Help:
[02:32] <r4y> http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2010/06/add-google-voice-alerts-to-the-ubuntu-messaging-menu/
[02:32] <r4y> Once installed you'll find the notifier sat in your Messaging Menu just waiting to be configured.
[02:32] <r4y> where?
[02:32] <r4y> Messaging menu?
[02:33] <r4y> Evolution?, or what?
[02:34] <r4y> I don't use evolution. In fact I got rid of the tray icon for it.
[02:36] <r4y> Empathy then I guess it seems
[02:37] <r4y> I am confused, do I use an email address I have? or?
[02:39] <r4y> OK, I think I understand now, never mind
[02:40] <philipballew> r4y, talkin to yourself?
[02:40] <r4y> LOL, yep
[02:40] <r4y> I got it figured out.
[02:45] <r4y> OK, now I need help
[02:46] <philipballew> r4y, whats up
[02:46] <r4y> I clicked chat, then new call, then next to contact ID, do I use phone numbers there?
[02:46] <philipballew> gv?
[02:47] <r4y> it's in empathy, but maybe Empathy is the wrong program to be using for Google voice
[02:47] <philipballew> i use googlevoice.com
[02:47] <r4y> Maybe it's a commandline program?
[02:47] <r4y> O, OK, I will try that instead.
[02:48] <r4y> Can I do it from my Gmail account?
[02:48] <r4y> I guess not
[02:49] <r4y> Thank you for the help.
[02:49] <philipballew> yeah, you can call
[02:50] <r4y> I don't have to have a phone for this, do I?
[02:50] <philipballew> idk
[02:50] <philipballew> this is non-ubuntu now
[02:50] <philipballew> so im not to sure
[02:50] <r4y> Well,  I will try. And you are right, sorry.
[02:51] <philipballew> i can help non ubuntu if the channel isnt busy
[02:58] <r4y> arg, I can't get past the registration, because of the letter image box which I have done at least 7 or so times now.
[02:59] <r4y> Do capital letters matter
[02:59] <philipballew> for what?
[03:00] <r4y> Finally I got past the registration for Google Talk.
[03:00] <r4y> You know the letter box thingy to verify that I am a human.
[03:01] <philipballew> hum. thats cool
[03:02] <r4y> I meant GV, not GT
[04:23] <r4y> Well anyway, I've got to go. Thank you for the help. Phil.
[04:24] <r4y> O, never mind Phil left
[05:16] <ScottSanbar> Hi, all.  Is there a way to change my default desktop from Gnome to Unity via the command line or an application available after login from the Gnome desktop?
[05:18] <M0hi> I dont think that you can shift without logging out. lemme search though
[05:19] <zkriesse> ScottSanbar: There is a way you can shift it via the Login Menu options in your settings menu
[05:19] <zkriesse> System -> Settings -> Login Menu i think it is
[05:20] <M0hi> Zach, aww I thought he wanted to shift the desktop :|. my bad
[05:20] <M0hi> that can be done in login menu
[05:24] <ScottSanbar> zkriesse, M0hi: Clicking on System->Administration->Login Settings gives a dialog box entirely grayed out except for a button called "unlock", which does nothing.  Could this be because I am not logged in on my console desktop?  I do not have a keyboard or mouse attached to the Ubuntu PC, hence the problem.
[05:24] <zkriesse> Most likely
[05:25] <ScottSanbar> Bummer, I guess I'll have to move my keyboard/mouse over to my Ubuntu box whenever I want to switch and just do it at the login screen :(
[05:25] <philipballew> ScottSanbar, whats the problem?
[05:25] <zkriesse> Well if you can unlock the login settings menu you can choose a default option there
[05:25] <zkriesse> <-- neil1 has quit (Quit: Leaving.)
[05:26] <zkriesse> --> neil1 (~neil@80-42-234-238.dynamic.dsl.as9105.com) has joined #ubuntu-beginners
 Hi, all.  Is there a way to change my default desktop from Gnome to Unity via the command line or an application available after login from the Gnome desktop?
 I dont think that you can shift without logging out. lemme search though
 ScottSanbar: There is a way you can shift it via the Login Menu options in your settings menu
 System -> Settings -> Login Menu i think it is
 Zach, aww I thought he wanted to shift the desktop :|. my bad
 that can be done in login menu
 zkriesse, M0hi: Clicking on System->Administration->Login Settings gives a dialog box entirely grayed out except for a button called "unlock", which does nothing.  Could this be because I am not logged in on my console desktop?  I do not have a keyboard or mouse attached to the Ubuntu PC, hence the problem.
 Most likely
[05:26] <zkriesse> philipballew: see above
[05:26] <philipballew> nice!
[05:30] <ScottSanbar> I have been running Ubuntu 11.04 since 9/11 without a keyboard or mouse, with only 1 reboot due to an upgrade.  I use TightVNC server and RealVNC.
[05:31] <philipballew> so your logging into it from windows?
[05:32] <ScottSanbar> Yes.  I also use XMing/Putty for an initial ssh terminal window if I need to configure something to get the full Desktop working via VNC, or quick and dirty stuff or to individual windows for things like FireFox, etc. floating around on my Dual Screen Windows Machine outside the RealVNC Gnome Desktop window.
[05:33] <philipballew> you should go to say a thrift store and a keybord will be cheep
[05:34] <ScottSanbar> I also set up XDMCP but XMing does not handle that very well, and you lose the desktop if you disconnect (like when I reboot my Windows PC) which is not the case with VNC.
[05:36] <philipballew> try vnc through ssh
[05:36] <ScottSanbar> I do not have room for 2 keyboards anywhere.  I will get a KVM switch on ebay probably, if it becomes a problem, but so far it really has been no problem at all - I just haven't needed to hook up a keyboard or mouse at all and prefer to have my Windows and Ubuntu desktops all on the same 2 screens.
[05:37] <ScottSanbar> why?
[05:38] <ScottSanbar> (not a problem except for the Unity/Gnome switch, that is)
[05:40] <ScottSanbar> philipballew: I am curious why you mention VNC through ssh - for security?
[05:41] <philipballew> yeah. exactly
[05:41] <philipballew> it is what everyone in #ubuntu-server tells me to do
[05:42] <ScottSanbar> Oh, I am on my home network, which is behind 2 firewalls and no wireless, with no ports open to the outside.  Should I still be concerned?
[05:44] <ScottSanbar> I can answer my own question - there is a definite possibilyt someone could hack into my network, especially with my IPs exposed to potential hackers all over IRC now, so being careful is a good idea in all I do.  I will take your advice, philipballew, and set it up that way.  Thanks.
[05:45] <philipballew> actually ScottSanbar I hacked your network yesterday
[05:45] <philipballew> 6 times
[05:45] <philipballew> jk
[05:45] <ScottSanbar> I really have no idea how hard it would be to hack my network - don't know much about that stuff.
[05:46] <philipballew> its do able if someone wants
[05:46] <ScottSanbar> Well, that's really nice to know :(
[05:47] <ScottSanbar> How long would it usually take for a typical home network setup?
[05:47] <philipballew> hard to say. I did my parents in 30 minutes
[05:47] <ScottSanbar> did they have a hardware firewall?
[05:48] <philipballew> no they did not
[05:48] <philipballew> I want to install one of those.
[05:48] <philipballew> whats a good way to
[05:49] <ScottSanbar> Well, I can give you a great link that will really help you if you want.  These are not being produced anymore and area real bargain
[05:49] <philipballew> go for it
[05:51] <ScottSanbar> http://www.amazon.com/Cisco-Linksys-WRT320N-Dual-Band-Wireless-N-Gigabit/dp/tech-data/B001SEL326
[05:54] <philipballew> could I make a desktop a firewall
[05:54] <philipballew> a really strong one
[05:56] <ScottSanbar> I am sorry, I do not know much about that - I would think you could use a desktop with a version of Linux specifically made to be a firewall.  I believe there is a Wikipedia page that has a list of all the various linux distros and could point you to those specifically made for firewalling.
[05:57] <ScottSanbar> I am pretty sure it would probably be a bad idea to use a standard version of multi-purpose Linux as a firewall, but not really certain or all that informed about that.
[05:58] <philipballew> me wither
[05:58] <philipballew> (either
[05:58] <ScottSanbar> You would need to have 2 NICs or a NIC or motherboard with 2 ethernet ports, though.
[06:00] <ScottSanbar> ebay might have decent routers, and if you did not need the wireless, you could get one for less than the link I posted.
[06:00] <philipballew> I have a router
[06:00] <philipballew> I put ddwrt on it
[06:01] <ScottSanbar> or less (or only 1) ethernet ports for the internal network
[06:04] <ScottSanbar> I looked it up - looks interesting - how well does it work?  http://grc.com
[06:07] <philipballew> whats the link?
[06:07] <philipballew> ddwrt is great!
[06:07] <philipballew> its new router firmware
[06:08]  * ApOgEE vote OpenWRT
[06:09] <ScottSanbar> Gibson Research Corporation - he is the guy who made SpinRite.  He is really into security now.  He has a link on there you can click on to get to a web page that will test your firewall for security.  Very helpful. Also, he has lots of informational stuff and just about everything you would ever want to knwo is there about internet security.
[06:09] <ScottSanbar> Steve Gibson - writes everthing in assembler still, even GuI and web stuff.
[06:13]  * ScottSanbar is cooking a turkey burger
[06:16] <zkriesse> @ ScottSanbar I had a steamed Sweet Potato, half of a Acorn Squash, and some grilled Asparagus soaked in olive oil with garlic for dinner
[06:17] <ScottSanbar> skriesse: Ok, so make me feel bad - I'm on my third turkey burger going for four - just the meat only ...
[06:18] <ScottSanbar> s/skriesse/zkriesse/
[06:18] <zkriesse> Lol
[06:18] <zkriesse> Well I'm actually on a Juice/Veggie/Fruit diet
[06:18] <ScottSanbar> hey, at least its turkey instead of beef ... :)
[06:19] <ScottSanbar> I am on a McDonald's/Whataburger/Potato Chips and whatever else will kill me sooner diet
[06:19] <M0hi> ScottSanbar: you can call him with any name lol
[06:19] <M0hi> skriesse aka zkriesse :P
[06:21] <ScottSanbar> zkriesse:  actually, these turkey burgers are really yummy - preformed patties that come in vacuum sealed packs of two in a big carton of them dirt cheap from Wal-Mart.  I am sold!
[06:21] <zkriesse> ScottSanbar: I know what they are
[06:22] <zkriesse> I've had them
[06:22] <zkriesse> I've lost weight though doing what I'm doing + it's HEALTHY
[06:22] <zkriesse> Was 185 now down to 173, 30lbs to go
[06:23] <ScottSanbar> zkriesse:  That is wonderful - congratulations!!!  I am actually dieting somewhat, and have lost 20-30 pounds, up and down, from 340 to 310 or so.
[06:24] <ScottSanbar> 4 years ago my fighting weight was 230-240, and I do well with that when I am in shape, so I've got 80-90 pounds to go.
[06:25]  * ScottSanbar feeds dog turkey
[06:26] <Snicksie> does he like it ScottSanbar ? :D
[06:27] <ScottSanbar> Hi, Snicksie - I do not think she even tastes it - just inhales it ... :D
[06:27] <Snicksie> :p
[06:28] <ScottSanbar> Her name is Lacy and she is my miniature poodle.  Best dog I have ever had, only small one I have ever had.
[06:29] <Snicksie> nice :)
[06:29] <Snicksie> yay, back to school tomorrow :p
[06:32] <ScottSanbar> My son seems to really be enjoying college.
[06:42] <M0hi> First person that I am seeing, who is happy to goto school. lol
[06:51] <Snicksie> yeah, i've not always been happy about it M0hi :)
[06:51] <Snicksie> but I learn the cool stuff, like programming etcetera :p
[06:52] <Snicksie> I'll go to buy some food
[06:56] <M0hi> hmmm k
[07:52] <nit> hi everyone.. can i possibly know how to add my change of code in the ubuntu os?
[11:03] <new-ubuntu-user> hiiiiii
[11:04] <stlsaint> new-ubuntu-user: hello
[11:04] <new-ubuntu-user>  does anyone know how to install vodafone mobile connect modem on ubuntu 11.04?
[11:04] <new-ubuntu-user> im quite new to the whole ubuntu os
[11:07] <stlsaint> new-ubuntu-user: i personally have never done it
[11:07] <head_victim> new-ubuntu-user: you should just be able to plug it in and set it up with network manager, are you able to say what model of modem it is?
[11:09] <stlsaint> new-ubuntu-user: and what version of ubuntu are you running?
[11:22] <new-ubuntu-user> 11.04
[11:25] <stlsaint> new-ubuntu-user: a quick search suggest that you should check out the vodafone website for connect drivers
[11:25] <new-ubuntu-user> okay thanks a lot stlsaint
[11:25] <stlsaint> aye i prolly should have re-read your OP before asking what version smh
[11:26] <stlsaint> new-ubuntu-user: if you have questions about installing feel free to check back here
[11:26] <new-ubuntu-user> thanks a lot :)
[11:27] <stlsaint> np
[16:41] <ashams> is there an Ubuntu edition for mobile devices?
[21:54] <ScottSanbar> I have been using byobu.  When I first started using it, it worked fine.  Now, whenever I using it all the byobu sessions are the same screen - if I exit one, I exit them all, and any activity on one is reflected on all.  ?????
[22:24] <ScottSanbar> OK, after futzing with it I figured out how it works - that is the intended behaviour, I create a new byobu screen with F2, then can use all the terminal windows to see all the byobu screen windows with F3, F4, etc.
[22:30] <ScottSanbar> For those who use TightVNC server for VNC access to Linux, here is the way to get the clipboard to work:  install autocutsel (sudo apt-get install autocutsel) then add the following line just before the line that starts your xsession or whateveer in ~/.vnc/xstartup:  "autocutsel&" - works like a charm!
[22:32] <ScottSanbar> Does anyone here use XMing?
[22:32] <ScottSanbar> or PuTTY?
[22:33] <Unit193> I have done so, but not for a little bit
[22:33] <ScottSanbar> Unit193: I have had to stop using it because it screws up Windows.  I was wondering if anyone else had problems with it.
[22:35] <ScottSanbar> I just realized this was not an Ubuntu problem.  Sorry.
[22:36] <Unit193> For the record, I didn't really have major issues with it.
[22:37] <ScottSanbar> It worked fine for a while, then started causing random slowdowns with key entry and mouse usage.  When I closed it, the problems went away.  Happened several times.  Worked fine for a long time, though.  Kind of weird.
[22:38] <ScottSanbar> I figured out byobu finally, and it is very nice to use.