[02:14] Morning [07:22] Hello almal [08:20] hi [08:21] Hi kbmonkey [08:22] whats up andrewlsd [08:23] having troubles making a live usb k/ubuntu, it just wont boot. [08:23] from CD or USB? [08:24] from ISO :) [08:24] boot usb [08:25] suggestion. [08:25] format the usb stick first [08:25] to make sure there are no bits of previous installer [08:25] strange thing is, the same disk boots other live distros, just not ku/ubuntu 11.04 :p [08:25] ... then try doing the usb-creator [08:25] I dont have usb-creator, I am running from a crunchbang linux install :D [08:25] ... (aside: save yourself the pain, and go straight to 11.10) [08:26] no this is for a friend, i want to setup kubuntu on his netbook. there is no CD rom drive. [08:26] ... yeah. (still. 11.10 ftw) [08:27] you can try "unetbootin" [08:27] which is a generic app [08:27] yup tried unetbootin too, doesnt detect the boot loader. [08:27] aah. [08:27] oh yes if I can get a copy of 11.10 that might work. 11.04 has issues with some usb disks [08:27] :D [08:27] dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/"usbstick" [08:27] kbmonkey. Where in GP land are you [08:28] I have 11.10 [08:28] (as will many glugers) [08:28] ... oops forgot this was ubuntu-za [08:28] I used dd first, then unetbootin, then tried toggling the usb bootable flags, tried different usb sticks, even ones with smaller sizes. [08:29] ... umm, still there should be many peeps that have 11.10 [08:29] I'm in CT land [08:29] eish. [08:29] okay [08:29] clug [08:29] #clug on Atrum.net [08:29] I _guess_ I could just install a plain vanilla debian for him, seeing as ubuntu wont boot :p [08:30] am using arch on my netbook [08:30] just that with windows and avg and all this crud on there, it's horrific. [08:30] #! on mine :) [08:30] ... yeah (wrt windows) [08:30] ... arch + gnome3 ftw on my Atom n270 Aspire One [08:31] ... but, arch is not "noob friendly", unless noob is willing to read much at archwiki [08:31] I use openbox here [08:31] bmpanel and conky [08:31] and pytyle :) I like it [08:32] a friend of mine just installed archbang. Loves the speed. was an "easy" intro to arch. [08:32] and I recall using dd to make live usb disks without issues. just this once I'm stumped. must be murphey... [08:33] dd works for fedora's hybrid iso's [08:33] dd if=fedora.iso of=/dev/usbstick [08:34] how about copying contents of kubuntu cd to usb [08:34] on fat32 [08:34] and then doing syslinux /dev/sdb1 [08:34] yes I saw there is a manual way to do it [08:34] (or whatever your flash stick is called) [08:35] let me download the deps to do that now while I have net [08:35] thank andrewlsd ! i'll try that out [08:35] btw, "usb-creator" is a python GTK or QT app. so if you have the libraries you could just download, extract and run it [08:36] cool [08:37] my repos don't have usb-creator I guess I could build the gtk source [08:38] alternatively I could install grub on the usb disk, and hack grub cfg to boot the iso directly. [08:39] thanks for your help andrewlsd, have to shoot now, got a meeting [08:40] cool. ciao [10:27] another thing to remember folks, flies spread disease, so keep yours closed === sdehaan_ is now known as sdehaan [10:44] good afternoon every one [10:44] Maaz, hi [10:44] Howzit Kilos [11:12] o/ all [11:12] lo nlsthzn [11:12] Hi uncle Kilos :) [11:16] good day [11:16] Hi highvoltage [11:16] lo highvoltage you well? [11:17] hiya maiatoday how did the exams go? [11:21] hey nlsthzn and Kilos! [11:21] what's happening in ubuntu-za land? :) [11:21] http://thechive.com/2011/11/14/the-story-behind-this-amazing-photo-12-photos/ [11:21] (oops wrong window entirely) [11:22] everything quiet so looks like less help is needed daily [11:22] lol [11:22] Shows how stable linux has become... no more need for IRC :p [11:23] sigh [11:26] nlsthzn: I wish that was so! [11:26] :p [11:26] Nah... this is to much fun isn't it? [11:28] indeed :) [11:41] hi Kilos [11:41] I only get a reply when I hand the dissertation in which is in feb if all goes well [11:42] whew thats a long wait [11:42] good luck girl [11:42] yeah, there is a bit more work ahead [11:42] ty [11:42] dont think you need it though [11:42] you do everything well [11:42] :) [12:15] later all [16:35] afternoon everyone [16:37] hi superfly [16:37] heya nlsthzn [16:38] geographically I think I'm closer to you than anyone else... [16:38] superfly, not so sure about that :p [16:39] nlsthzn: I'm sitting in Heathrow airport, waiting for our flight out to RSA tonight [16:39] oh ok... yes then you have to fly past me to get back home :) [16:39] :-) [17:01] hi guys :-) [18:57] Night [20:10] evening all of you [20:10] who is the clever one here tonight [20:11] i have Red Alert for windows 95 that used 16bit sound i think and tried to play it on win xp but no sound [20:12] can i convert every thing on the cd to 32 bit and make a new iso on cd [20:12] ?? [20:14] Maaz, coffee on [20:14] * Maaz flips the salt-timer [20:18] Coffee's ready for Kilos! [20:19] Maaz, ty [20:19] Enjoy Kilos [20:36] night all. sleep tight