[00:46] does anyone know on how arista-transcoder work in kubuntu11.10? mine seems to be not working === Guest15044 is now known as ironfroggy [01:50] I'm getting no sound on kubuntu oneiric. please help me diagnose the problem [01:54] poyntz: open a terminal... run a few commands and look for your audio device... look in [01:54] lspci [01:54] then, run these 2, which are more important... if you see the device here, all is well (usually) [01:55] aplay -l [01:55] arecord -l [01:58] holstein: lspci | grep audio didn't find anything :S [01:58] poyntz: how about when you just run lspci, and look? [01:59] 00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation 82801I (ICH9 Family) HD Audio Controller (rev 03) [01:59] 01:00.1 Audio device: ATI Technologies Inc RV710/730 [01:59] cool [01:59] holstein: it was case sensitive [01:59] and aplay -l ? [02:00] http://paste.ubuntu.com/765533/ [02:01] poyntz: cool... so its likely just something fiddly with the volume applet, or the wires [02:01] is this a fresh install for you? or something that broke after an update? [02:01] fresh install [02:02] on ext4 [02:02] I tried updating originally but it broke [02:02] poyntz: you can open alsamixer in the terminal, and try tweaking everything there a bit [02:02] dont trust the labels [02:05] no lock :( [02:05] *luck [02:09] poyntz: which? [02:09] alsa mixer? [02:09] checking the cables? [02:09] when is the last time you heard sound from that system? [02:10] before the last apt-get update & upgrade [02:10] poyntz: ? [02:10] so its not a fresh install? [02:10] it is [02:10] do you have the last kernel there? [02:11] poyntz: if it were my system, i would try the LIVE CD of the last time it worked, and confirm that the hardware is fuctioning [02:11] i installed fresh from a live install on the existing ext4 partition [02:11] then, i would try going one way or the other with ALSA === zkriesse is now known as Guest83282 [02:12] if theres a front and back port, try the other one [02:12] holstein, what i meant is it was working off the fresh installation [02:12] i thing something broke during my last few updates [02:12] poyntz: OK... so do you have an older kernel there? [02:12] try booting that older kernel [02:13] you might need to unhide grub, or i think you can hit shift to show grub temporarily [02:13] wouldn't the fresh installation replace the old kernal? === Guest83282 is now known as zkriesse [02:13] poyntz: yes, im just not following you [02:13] i thought you said audio worked on the fresh install, then you udated [02:13] yep [02:13] true [02:13] either way, look for an older kernel [02:14] i updated a few packages [02:14] cant remember which ones [02:14] if you have one, boot it, and test [02:15] i don't think i do [02:15] poyntz: well, boot and check.. it literally wont hurt to see if you do or not [02:16] i don't [02:16] gah, i'll do it anyway [02:16] brb [02:16] i think you'll find the fix to this in a kernel or alsa up/down grade [02:17] I can't use arista-transcoder in kubuntu 11.10 , anyone know how? [02:18] i would probably just try another transcoder [02:18] maiz: whats the error? [02:19] holstein: hold on.. [02:19] holstein: http://paste.ubuntu.com/765549/ [02:20] holstein: im not really sure where to start..just install some dependencies needed..yet still..do i need to sudo? [02:21] maiz: you can try gksudo i suppose [02:21] i wouldnt imagine why you would need to, nor feel comfortable running it as root all the time [02:21] holstein: okey..i try first... [02:21] holstein: yes, exactly [02:22] holstein: no luck :/ [02:22] i'm on the old linux image [02:22] 3.0.0-12 [02:23] still no sound [02:23] is anyone informed what was changed from 11.04 to 11.10 to make KDE correctly recognize the difference between the Regular and Semibold weights of the Ubuntu font? [02:23] poyntz: i would look at ALSA, and step that back down a rev [02:23] holstein: I just wanted to reduce my video file size from 172++ [02:23] holstein: ffmpeg recommend? [02:24] maiz: i have no idea... what was the error as root? [02:24] holstein: could it be a driver issue? [02:25] poyntz: sure, but you just tried the older ones [02:26] holstein: nothing..let me try first, and try to workit out [02:28] yofel: do you have any insight in this respect? [02:28] holstein: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/alsa-driver/+bug/902410 [02:29] Ubuntu bug 902410 in alsa-driver (Ubuntu) "[Compaq 621, IDT 92HD88B1, Green Headphone Out, Front] Playback problem" [Undecided,New] [02:29] anyone know a good transcoder for kubuntu? [02:29] maiz: define 'transcoder' [02:29] holstein: one person commented that my microphone is mutes, which doesn't make sense to me, as I haven't switched it to mute [02:29] holstein: the output amp is mutes [02:30] *muted [02:30] szal: i want to make/convert my video file size... === ironfroggy_ is now known as Guest68759 [02:30] szal: render video from kdenlive make the file bigger [02:35] hi everyone [02:40] poyntz: so you have sound now? [02:44] no luck :( === root is now known as Guest42597 [03:28] please help me sort out my audio [03:28] https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/902410 [03:28] Ubuntu bug 902410 in alsa-driver (Ubuntu) "[Compaq 621, IDT 92HD88B1, Green Headphone Out, Front] Playback problem" [Undecided,New] [03:59] hi im on 10.04 and when i try to connec to my wifi i see the two green dots and the blue thing goin and the wep key keyring keeps showing up i was connected to my router just fine yesterday i am currently on the SAME router, only on windows. which connects just fine [03:59] http://paste.ubuntu.com/765585/ [04:00] it'd be nicee if i could get some help [04:00] on this [04:00] naught101: did you upgrade? [04:01] holstein: me? [04:03] .... === zz_r3v0 is now known as r3v0 [04:03] it'd be nicee if i could get some help [04:04] M41nFr4m3: keyring? [04:04] u kno [04:04] M41nFr4m3: did you set any password or anything.. [04:04] the thing where u have to put in the wep key [04:04] M41nFr4m3: no, im not sure, im farr from expert here [04:04] u never used wifi b4? [04:05] that has an ecryption key [04:05] naught101: sorry! [04:05] holstein: no worries :) [04:06] M41nFr4m3: im using mine right now [04:06] :) [04:06] M41nFr4m3: what is your password, try to type in your password to the keyring thingy [04:06] if you have kwallet or something.. [04:06] ive done it numerous times [04:07] M41nFr4m3: oh!? [04:07] i was connected yesterday [04:07] all day [04:07] and im connected now [04:07] im on windows tho [04:07] M41nFr4m3: have you try to unplug the device and plug it again? the wifi adapter or something .. [04:08] yep [04:08] prolly cant help me thnx neway [04:17] what's up with Kubuntu 12.04? Most of the problems I'm having with Nepomuk are supposedly fixed in newer software, so should I try futzing with Project Neon or wait for 12.04 alpha? [04:17] skierpage: -> #ubuntu+1 please [04:20] szal, OK. Is that also the place to ask about http://techbase.kde.org/Getting_Started/Using_Project_Neon_to_contribute_to_KDE ? [04:20] * szal has no idea what Project Neon even is [04:23] szal, User: "Software doesn't work". Developer: "Good news, fixed in the current version!" User: ??!? upgrade to pre-alpha, switch to a more current distro, download nightly packages (Project Neon, I think), or rebuild the whole thing from scratch. === Resistance is now known as EvilResistance === joel is now known as Guest9876 === Guest9876 is now known as psych === psych is now known as psych0 === psych0 is now known as Guest37212 === zkriesse is now known as zkriesse_away [05:01] Hi [05:02] Is the folder widget part of Kubuntu default plasma desktop, I mean when you did your installation was it it on the when you ran Kubuntu 11.10 for the first time >? [05:03] Folder View* [06:02] kamilnadeem: yes [06:23] hi all [06:24] hi excognac [06:24] I'm using oneiric 11.10, and a nautilus window opens every time I log in to kde. It happens in gnome, as well. Any idea how to stop this? [06:25] Why is that the kernel update appears in apper and muod but does not wanna get done with apt-get update? Repositories set properly [06:25] Firefishe: no idea, I have trouble with logging out [06:26] excognac: What happens when you log out? [06:26] or try to? [06:26] debugging. BTW Firefishe: You mean Dolphin< [06:27] And debugging tells me plasma desktop crash [06:27] every single logout [06:27] excognac: You may have to do: sudo apt-get dist-upgrade (but be careful here.) After doing: sudo apt-get upgrade - sometimes a kernel release indicates it has been held back. This is usually found at the end of the upgrade output. [06:28] excognac: I mean nautilus. I log in to kde, a nautilus window opens up. I haven't found a way to disable it. [06:29] excognac: Additionally to the above: You may do a: sudo apt-get dist-upgrade -- after the upgrade process, if you want to play with the held-back kernel release. [06:29] anyone please correct me or add more if needed [06:34] Firefishe So those are sort of beta kernel upgrades? [06:36] excognac: Generally speaking, if the end of an upgrade (not dist-upgrade) process says something like 'these packages held back' (they'll usually be listed by name), I would say yes. It has been my own personal experience that this usually, but not always, almost always applies to kernels; sometimes other packages are affected, though. The output will give indication. [06:37] excognac: As I like to be on the bleeding-edge, I usually do the dist-upgrade to get the latest kernel releases, bugs and all ;). [06:38] ok thank you Firefishie === zkriesse_away is now known as zkriesse === Guest35902 is now known as zkriesse === himcesjf1 is now known as himcesjf|py === peace is now known as Peace- [09:05] hello! is there any way to turb off bug/crash reporting [09:06] it became reallu annoing while i am interuptet tu seng crash reports almost everytime i try to turn off computer [09:06] usually it sais something about plasma crash [09:06] i use kubuntu 11.10 [09:07] liudas: what? [09:08] liudas: are you french ? [09:08] ok. almost everytime i am shuting down computer i recieve bug report window [09:08] no i'm not [09:09] well, i got already nervouse about that [09:09] liudas: I get the same thing. A plasma crash window often appears when I log out. [09:09] so i'm loking forward to do somethink not to see that problem report [09:10] so i'm not the only one [09:10] any solution? [09:10] kde version ? [09:10] 4.7.2 [09:10] mmm you could try to upgrade kde [09:11] how? [09:11] liudas: it seems btw a issue with your video card [09:11] it's intel video [09:11] liudas: try to disable destkop effect [09:11] I get it in 4.7.3, but hopefully on your box an upgrade fixes it. [09:11] whitch? [09:11] liudas: oh ok it's a driver problem then... [09:11] liudas: I see that too with 4.7.3 and with intel video [09:11] INTEL DRIVER HAS PROBLEM RIGHT NOT [09:11] NOW [09:12] there is a bug report i guess [09:12] yes it does [09:12] ok so what i can do? wait until it will be fixed? [09:13] I have not tried turning off the logout kwin effects, perhaps that has something to do with it. [09:13] or is there any way to disable bug reporting for awile [09:13] i turned of fade off effect at logout - didn't help [09:13] liudas: if you are a noob wait [09:14] if you are not you could upgrade to 4.7.4 thatis the latest stable release [09:14] ok guys thant you indead [09:14] upgrade from kubuntu ppa? [09:14] Peace-: that wasn't very nice now was it :P [09:15] liudas: you could try to upgrade intel drivers... [09:15] or upgrade kde... [09:15] i think it's not safe for normal users btw [09:15] i mean wait for the fix [09:16] i have heard about this bug on intel video driver [09:16] ok thank you [09:16] have a good and happy day :) [09:16] liudas: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-intel/+bug/876762 [09:17] Ubuntu bug 876762 in xserver-xorg-video-intel (Ubuntu) "KDE crashes at login with desktop effects enabled" [Undecided,Confirmed] [09:17] ah this is on login [09:17] xD [09:17] well login is fine here lol [09:19] it's the driver [09:19] they did something of wrong so for some card is login and for some is logout [09:20] well tbh I had been using kubuntu for a month till last week (distro-hopping) and again since yesterday and despite that bug everything works perfectly (amazingly so) so it's not much of a problem if you think about it [09:21] i have no issue on kubuntu [09:21] i have never had big problems on kubuntu [09:23] does anyone here know what that update-apt-xapian thing is doing? It is very often using 100% of my cpu for several minutes at which point the system slows down to a crawl [09:25] koleoptero: another bug :) [09:25] koleoptero: it try to indicize your package list or something like that [09:25] koleoptero: kill the beast [09:25] I've grown tired of killing it lol [09:25] hahahaha [09:25] now I usually just stop doing anything till it stops [09:26] I'll check what it comes with and ditch it if I can [09:32] chmod -x update-apt-xapian should do the trick lol [09:40] koleoptero: yes it does [10:33] is there a channel for digikam? [10:34] digikam crashes and i have the crash log, if anyone interested i will paste the log [10:45] szal: not really, iirc the font itself got updated, but that's all I know === yofel_ is now known as yofel [10:45] phoenix_firebrd: can you report it as a bug? [10:46] Kottizen: i am just doing that [10:46] Kottizen: https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=287099 [10:46] KDE bug 287099 in Face Detection "Digikam crash when using facerecognition" [Crash,Unconfirmed] [10:46] phoenix_firebrd: wonderful :) [10:47] phoenix_firebrd: you're Swedish? [10:48] Kottizen: no , why do you ask? [10:48] ah, never mind, just saw that you replied to a bug report [10:48] yofel: yeah, found that out myself, they just left the Medium weight out [10:49] Kottizen: no i just added my comment after showing you the bug report check the page again , mine is the 4th comment [10:51] anyone here have power to change a bug report status [10:53] wow. the upgrades fixed the wlan :D [10:54] and peace too [10:57] anyways.. Wicd might have helped yeah but still .. whoa. the upgradees whoa.. now if I just could get audible alerts and bubbles turned on and the Compiz Scale-plugin turned back on I'd be one happy compuuter camper [10:57] hi [11:04] I bet I wount be the first to ask this question: when and where we will be able to try kde 4.8 on kununtu? :) [11:07] liudas: what to try 4.8 right now? [11:09] liudas: use project-neon to try 4.8 now, else if you want 4.8 normal release wait till feb 2012 [11:10] thanx buddy === zkriesse is now known as zkriesse_away [11:34] liudas: yw === ming_ is now known as [Ming] [12:06] ubuntu 11.10 dan 12.04 e güncelledim [12:06] şimdi de 12.04 den 11.10 a geri almak için ne yapmam gerekiyor [12:06] google arama motoruna sordum ama belki de yanlış sormuş olabiliriim bulamadım [12:14] !es [12:14] En la mayoría de canales de Ubuntu se habla sólo en inglés. Si busca ayuda en español o charlar entra en el canal #ubuntu-es. Escribe "/join #ubuntu-es" (sin comillas) y dale a enter. [12:14] err no, that's not spanish. sorry [12:15] türkce bilen yokmu:) [12:22] how can one take Turkish for Spanish? :o [12:24] !no [12:24] Hvis du vil diskutere på Norsk, vennligst gå til #ubuntu-no. Takk! === peace is now known as Peace- [13:17] bonjour à tous === marco is now known as Guest86536 === andre__ is now known as al4nc4ds [13:47] Hiyas all [14:58] hi guyz) [15:00] first night with kubuntu === psharmor is now known as tekoholic [16:06] salut [16:29] Hi [16:29] The calculator widget is not working in Kubuntu 11.10? [16:30] kamilnadeem: works for me [16:30] kamilnadeem: what's wrong with it for you? [16:31] strange, I am only able to press 1234 as I press 5 or 6.... teh calcutor returns to 0? [16:31] that is clears out ? [16:31] kamilnadeem: you're right. happens here too [16:32] Torch: Is it the first time you have checled it. [16:32] kamilnadeem: yes. i don't use it normally. [16:33] Torch: Well but it should work. Right. [16:33] kamilnadeem: absolutely. it appears it has a serious bug. [16:34] Let's call out to some experienced user in here. [16:35] Blueskaj You here? [16:36] kamilnadeem, not an experienced user with the calculator ...haven't used it in ages :) [16:36] BluesKaj: :D [16:36] Is it happening on your side too? [16:38] kamilnadeem, Kcalc works fine here [16:39] BluesKaj: Not that but the calculator widget ? [16:39] ok , hang on === zkriesse_away is now known as zkriesse [16:40] kamilnadeem: Confirmed [16:40] This happens here too [16:41] yup, here as well [16:41] kcalc works fine tho , so there's an alternative [16:42] Seems to work sort of OK if you use the numpad on your keyboard, but still resets to 0 sometimes if you hit the 5 or 6 key in a number [16:42] a lot of these widgets are crappy ..the weather stn assumes we all live in the US for example [16:42] http://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=281484 [16:42] KDE bug 281484 in widget-misc "Calculator plasmoid does not accept entries with more than 4 digits" [Normal,New] [16:42] :( , I was writing about the activities in KDE for my blogpost on Kubuntu 11.10 , had made a wise screenshot how activity helps a student and hence placed Calculator widget , calculated and phew it is not working [16:43] Bug title on that is wrongish, it doesn't like numbers with 5's or 6;s in them, regardless how long they are [16:43] BluesKaj: I was able to configure my city "Lucknow" in both the wather widgets. [16:44] weather* [16:44] * BluesKaj doesn't rely on widgets much [16:44] BarkingFish: i don't think that is the case. [16:45] kamilnadeem, nice to hear. I gave up on the weather widget 2yrs ago or so [16:45] BluesKaj: :) I also personally keep three widgets. Folder view , analog clock and system monitor. [16:46] Torch: I just tried it here - I added 446 to 225 and as I hit the 5, the screen set to 0 - I hit enter to get the answer, and it gave me "ERROR" [16:46] I've added a note to 281484 [16:46] BarkingFish: good [16:47] BarkingFish: it does accept 5 and 6 for me, however: http://wstaw.org/m/2011/12/10/plasma-desktopa22135.jpg [16:47] Torch: Which KDE version? [16:48] BarkingFish: 4.7.3 [16:48] I'm on 4.7.2 [16:48] Torch: Same here [16:48] This has been in since pre 4.7.1 apparently [16:48] BarkingFish: what distro [16:48] Kubuntu 11.10 [16:48] BarkingFish: ? haven't you received the 4.7.3 updates ? [16:49] I won't upgrade to 4.7.3 until they fix plasma and sort out the numerous mass of bugs and assorted cockups which went with it. [16:49] I downgraded from 4.7.3 3 days after I first tried it [16:49] BarkingFish: what all problems are you having [16:50] and was 4.7.2 working well, I am also having some crash issues with 4.7.3 [16:50] I am doubting whether KDE is good for a total new user to land on ? :( [16:51] Plasma desktop keeps dying at will, and twice took my entire machine down with it, failure to get network manager to work with ndiswrapper, panel keeps locking up and won't respond to anything - kernel panics on trying to use kstars, kdenlive, kontact, gimp, gwenview and about 20 other packages... [16:51] do you want me to keep going or do you have a good idea? :) [16:51] i think moving from *any* thing to somehting else is harder than just booting up something new, and learning it [16:52] BarkingFish: graphics card and driver? [16:52] BarkingFish: No way :D , I am only facing random crashing(doesn't takes the system down) [16:52] kamilnadeem, I'm using the 12 hr AM/PM widget clock , analog desktop clock , and now the weather stn , which finally works for my location [16:52] BarkingFish: Nice [16:52] BluesKaj: Nice :) [16:52] Torch: ATI Radeon SE is the card, don't know what the driver is, or how to check [16:52] BarkingFish: that "Nice" was for BluesKaj [16:53] BarkingFish, have you considered using wicd-kde for your wifi NM? [16:53] Guys I am thinking of using Kcalc instead of that calculator widget for my blogpost [16:54] yep, tried it before - it works with ndiswrapper but won't connect to wpa-psk and wpa2 networks, BluesKaj [16:54] or let me see if there is some other calculator plasmoid available for install [16:54] kamilnadeem, well ,then at least you advising ppl to use an app that works :) [16:54] even though I know the password is correct, wicd-kde insists that it's not [16:55] BarkingFish, it shouldn't need ndiswrapper [16:55] BluesKaj: That is the point , My blog is intended for those total new users and one doesn't want to drop them on something that is not working [16:56] * BluesKaj nods [16:56] no, but my wifi adapter does to make it work, BluesKaj - the native module doesn't operate it [16:56] BluesKaj: :) [16:57] BarkingFish, what model wifi adapter/chip ? [16:57] BluesKaj: Siemens Gigaset USB 108, Atheros AR5523 chip [16:57] should work on ath5k, but the VPID isn't in the list of supported equipment on that module [17:00] is the actual module ath5k [17:01] yes [17:01] ath5k is supposed to support the atheros 5xxx series of wifi chips [17:01] It seems I have to use Kcalc for the post , well it works. :) [17:02] Take care everyone [17:06] BarkingFish, is this an anomaly , that your particular wifi chip isn't supported , seems rather odd to me... wonder if it could be the router settings WPA/PSK ..maybe some invstigation into the router wifi setup is in order === jubo2_ is now known as jubo2 [17:08] BluesKaj - I think it's a mistake that the chip isn't supported. I've googled various linux topics in association with the VPID (129B:160C) and i can find stuff which is supposed to be supported (madwifi, etc) but doesn't work at all. [17:08] The only way I can get the stick to fire up is using ndiswrapper with the original net5523.inf from the disk which came with it, as the driver === stefan____ is now known as ickby [17:09] I'm using the stick right now, and it works a treat. I just wish it had operational native support instead of my having to go through the rigmarole of setting up ndiswrapper [17:12] ok, BarkingFish , at least it works [17:14] whats going on? [17:15] If you'd've hung round long enough, we'd have told you :P [17:17] BluesKaj: hi - I reinstalled the system and it still didn't work, so I suspect it's a bug in the driver [17:17] BluesKaj: tried to follow http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1668737, and it lead me to the outdated tutorial of https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Audio/InstallingLinuxAlsaDriverModules [17:17] manually changed the repository's name to natty and it worked, but I the kernel version was incorrect [17:18] so I'm kinda stuck [17:18] Kottizen, ok ...this might more up to date http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=HOW-TO:Setup_audio_over_HDMI_on_nVidia_GeForce/nForce_controller [17:19] oh thanks - will try that! [17:23] Kottizen, I was going to mention yesterday, the .asoundrc file is also required but i got sidetracked by the kernel module mixup. === Aranel_ is now known as Aranel === zkriesse is now known as zkriesse_away [17:41] !ru [17:41] Пожалуйста наберите /join #ubuntu-ru для получения помощи на русском языке. | Pozhalujsta naberite /join #ubuntu-ru dlya polucheniya pomoshi na russkom yazyke. [17:57] kde 4.8beta aka 4.79? [17:57] any chance we will get that? [17:57] maybe on 12.04 [17:58] how about 4.7.4? [17:59] http://dot.kde.org/2011/12/07/stable-update-474-and-testing-release-48-beta2-available [18:01] darthanubis, I'm running 12.04 which uses kde 4.7.3 by default [18:07] BluesKaj: not worried about 4.7.3 as I have that in 11.10. I asked about what the link I dropped is talking about? If not 4.7.8 then 4.7.4 making into 11.10? [18:08] darthanubis, dunno , I'm not real concerned [18:09] darthanubis, it's up to you to try alpha/beta applications , but I would go to #KDE to find out more [18:11] what are you talking about? Find what from #KDE? [18:11] I'm asking will 4.7.4 be available in some form of PPA to 11.10 like every other update release? [18:12] I also am not polling for "concern" [18:13] If someone is knowledgable about the topic, then they can advise. If not, or they don't understand the question, then they need not be concerned with my query. [18:13] then stop polling , this is not the room for alph/beta application support [18:13] it was not a poll [18:13] it was a question [18:13] not looking for support [18:14] you aer obviously confused [18:14] it takes a question to poll [18:28] how can i reenable a internal audio device removed by kde? (i got a message that an internal audio device was removed and if i want to forget this device yes/no. i clicked yes, and i want to undo that) [18:30] zeppo, did you remove an audio application like plseaudio or some such ? [18:30] pulseaudio [18:31] BluesKaj: no [18:31] check this [18:31] or install new audio hardware ? [18:31] BluesKaj: http://osdir.com/ml/kde-linux/2010-05/msg00000.html [18:31] no its a kde bug [18:31] or feature [18:31] (happens on every upgrade) [18:35] ok zeppo , sudo apt-get install-reinstall alsa-base alsa-utils , then reboot , don't click yes if that phonon dialog pops up when you relogin [18:35] oops zeppo wait ..correction [18:35] sudo apt-get install --reinstall alsa-base alsa-utils [18:40] BluesKaj: ok brb [19:03] BluesKaj: tried it didnt work [19:04] how can i tell the system to rescan my devices and load device modules on boot? [19:07] ok zeppo_ , you might have to remove pulseaudio . after rebooting you should get that phonon dialog again , then you'll have to install pulseaudio again and reload alsa , sudo alsa force-reload [19:10] Kubuntu 11.10, KDE 4.7.3. Anyone know if/how to prevent Ksplash from scaling the background? I see that there are two binaries: /usr/bin/ksplashx and /usr/bin/ksplahs_scale. Is it as simple as using update_alternatives and creating a symlink to ksplashx? [19:19] Snowhog, I just use the desktop settings (rightclick on the desktop) , and under positioning = scaled , works fine on my large screen monitor [19:21] BluesKaj: But that is for the Desktop Wallpaper. I'm talking about the background image that Ksplash uses after you login via KDM. KDM doesn't scale the background, but Ksplash does, and that makes for an uneven transition. This is happening because Ksplash is scaling by default the image it is pointed to. [19:21] BluesKaj: i fixed the phonon problem [19:21] i did: sudo apt-get purge alsa-base alsa-utils pulseaudio [19:21] and then [19:22] sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop (which reinstalls the default packages) [19:22] and reboot [19:22] i got the phonon message about devices "removed", and i selected no and dont ask me again [19:23] which apparently is a bug cause it removed my analog internal audio device which is perfectly working [19:23] (and i got the same at another pc too) [19:25] ok Snowhog , sorry I misread your post, I don't use the pw login ..I'm the only use here at home so I set it to autologin [19:31] i need to install windows on my netbook. i've already downloaded the .iso i'd like to install. and i realize i'll lose my kubuntu installation, but i'll partition later. my question is, how do i begin the install from the iso? [19:32] scott__: from the windows iso? [19:33] holstein: yes [19:33] grub is all you will lose https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RecoveringUbuntuAfterInstallingWindows [19:33]