[02:16] http://pastebin.mozilla.org/1416808 <-- will the usual 'apt-get update && apt-get upgrade' install unstable packages if I uncomment those lines? [03:17] Anyone else having sound issues on Xubuntu 11.04? Also, does anyone know how to fix not having any sound? [03:28] ... [04:16] LjmChannel: i can really just help troubleshoot it... if you havent applied all upgrades, do that first [04:16] then, you can try a kernel or alsa version one way or the other [04:32] which upgrades? [04:33] the updates for Xubuntu or other upgrades? [04:33] LjmChannel: the OS in general [04:34] the system upgrades... whatever they are... sudo apt-get update, sudo apt-get upgrade for example [04:34] the sudo apt-get update I have tried, I'll try sudo apt-get upgrade right now [04:35] 0 new 0 updated [04:36] LjmChannel: you dont have to do it that way, you can use the gui, or synaptic, or whatever, but you need to run both parts [04:36] so run update and upgrade? [04:40] still no sound [04:41] LjmChannel: it wont be a 'magic command' that just works.. you'll have to troubleshoot, and *maybe* get sound going [04:41] yeah, I figured on that. [04:42] for me, i usually just try a few live CD's... such as the last LTS (10.04) and the upcoming one [04:42] that at least gives me some information about what will work [04:43] do you know the command for the list that has your sound card on it? I had it earlier and forgot to save it. [04:44] LjmChannel: lspci, or lsusb [04:44] however... the ones you want are... [04:44] aplay -l [04:44] arecord -l [04:45] https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SoundTroubleshooting [04:46] I have that one bookmarked. I found it just before I had to run to the store, hence why I didn't reply sooner. lol [04:47] Live [SB Live! Value [CT4871]], device 2: emu10k1 <<<< That's what it says I have so it is reading it. Just no sound. lol [04:48] if you see something in... [04:48] aplay -l [04:48] then, you are *very* likely to get sound [04:48] do you? [04:50] no sound [04:51] what I posted above is what I see in there but there's no sound coming from my speakers. [04:51] LjmChannel: open a terminal and run this command [04:51] aplay -l [04:51] does it list *anything* ? [04:52] you see sb live? [04:52] that line you posted? [04:52] yes [04:52] if so... open a terminal, and run [04:52] alsamixer [04:52] gently tweak *everything* [04:52] dont trust the labels [04:52] you can hit the F5 key to show all settings [04:53] meke sure you have the speakers hooked up and all that [04:54] open alsamixer and it shows this.. Card: Intel 82801BA-ICH2 [04:54] could be the issue [05:15] I'm going to try something really quick. I will be back in a minute. Thank you for your help holstein [06:44] how do i change the graphical login screen's resolution? [06:51] nm i finally found it [06:53] <_Pete_> where and how? [06:59] http://askubuntu.com/questions/73804/wrong-login-screen-resolution [06:59] <_Pete_> ok thx [06:59] tested working. unfortunately the background image gets tiled instead of stretched but i'm not going to bother correcting that [07:03] nice thanks vithos [07:04] np :) [09:26] can anybody increase the resolution of ubuntu>>> 1240x1024 is not on the list????????? [10:43] hi is it possible to move the top panel down? [10:43] I know it is possible to create one. [10:43] but is it possible to move one down? [10:49] hi, where can i put a permanent modeline for my monitor? i know how to do it ad-hoc with xrandr, but i want to have it permanent (for some reason the monitor doesn't correctly report its native resolution) [10:49] back in the good old times there would have been a monitor section in XF86Config... [10:49] ;) [10:54] Kurdistan: yes, just unlock it and drag it by the handles [10:54] tosmo: xorg.conf still works if you create it [10:55] TheSheep, thx. it was so simple. haha. :P [10:55] do i then have to roll the whole series of monitor, device, screen, input section? [10:56] or is there a way that i just "augment" what xorg recognizes automatically [11:01] !xorg.conf [11:01] The X Window System is the part of your system that's responsible for graphical output. To restart your X, type « sudo /etc/init.d/?dm restart » in a console - To fix screen resolution or other X problems: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/X/Config/Resolution [11:01] tosmo: it will generate it for you [11:02] tosmo: also, you only put in there the sections that you want overriden [11:15] TheSheep: problem seems to be that the monitor isn't recognized at all. see first lines in http://pastebin.com/vxFB0qQW [11:16] is there a point in defining a Monitor section "" or wouldn't that be read (would somehow make sense for "default") === yofel_ is now known as yofel [14:28] my machine does not shut down when I use halt, it halts but it does not turn off [14:28] any ideas how to fix this? [14:35] cYmen: force acpi to on [14:35] !acpi [14:35] ah [14:35] !boot [14:35] Boot options: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BootOptions - To add/remove startup services, you can use the package 'bum', or update-rc.d - To add your own startup scripts, use /etc/rc.local - See also !grub and !dualboot - Making a boot floppy: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/GrubHowto/BootFloppy - Also see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SmartBootManagerHowto [14:35] it works with shutdown -P [14:35] cYmen: see the first link [14:35] I usually use "poweroff" [14:37] didnt know about that [14:37] usually halt works [14:39] thanks [14:39] TheSheep: I'll just go with the simple working version... [16:15] how do I set root user, I need to copy some files into the openoffice directory. [16:16] why do you need to do that? [16:16] there might be nicer way to achieve what you need [16:17] im changing the splash screen for it [16:17] have to copy some png's [16:17] Use sudo,. [16:17] gksudo thunar [16:18] this runs file manager with elevated priviledges [16:18] yup [16:18] will this also work with krusader? [16:18] I like the dual pane ;) [16:19] should [16:19] ok will give it a try thnx all === `mOOse` is now known as m00se [16:41] hi, i'm trying to install xubuntu 11.10 in a laptop with a graphic card "Silicon Motion LynxEM+ SM712" but after booting livecd i get blanl screen. I have used in boot vga=791 [16:41] Which option must i enter for my graphic card? === jubo2 is now known as juxonwheels [17:05] I love love love the look of xubuntu over unity... the only problem is that it is extremely sluggish [17:05] Non-responsive [17:05] Can anyone tell me how I might solve this problem? [17:05] I know I can use xfce, but... it's not as nice looking [17:09] hi, i'm trying to install xubuntu 11.10 in a laptop with a graphic card "Silicon Motion LynxEM+ SM712" but after booting livecd i get blanl screen. I have used in boot vga=791 [17:09] Which option must i enter for my graphic card? [17:12] try 'xforcevesa' [17:14] pitlimit, if you want themes and wallpapers look at xfce-look.org and also gnome-look.org, you can use gtk2/3 themes as far as the appearance goes, but the window manager uses xfwm, unless you install metacity or compiz/emerald [17:14] i've decided to go back to unity [17:14] it just ... works [17:14] as much as i hate it :) [17:15] xubuntu 'just works' [17:15] mongy not for me [17:15] i like the look and feel of xubuntu a LOT [17:15] but it keeps freezing [17:15] pitlimit, maybe we can resolve it. [17:15] i would love that [17:15] when i right click on the desktop nothing happens [17:15] it was unity freezing that pushed me to xfce :) [17:15] and then everything freezes [17:16] i hate unity but i also don't want to deal with compatibility issues [17:16] does middle clcking desktop work? [17:16] what is a middle click? [17:16] scrollwheel button [17:16] Oh, I don't have that on my laptop [17:17] When I try to open home, I get failed to open directory [17:17] how did you install it [17:17] repository [17:18] after installing unity? so its not a fresh install ? [17:18] no I've had ubuntu for a while now [17:18] apparently upon an upgrade unity was just... there [17:19] I avoid upgrades at all costs.. but not everyone will/can I guess. [17:19] eh I should have opted for the LTS version [17:19] too late [17:19] use the xubuntu livecd and try it out see if it freezes. [17:19] hm [17:20] my laptop took some ... very special modifications to make ubuntu to work properly [17:20] I'm thinking I won't go the livecd route [17:20] it's not freezing now [17:21] the only thing not seeming to work properly is the Home folder [17:21] it won't open my home [17:23] from a run prompt or shell, run exo-open --launch FileManager %u [17:24] xubuntu has the look / feel i want :) [17:24] Okay, I'll try thatg [17:25] what is the %u [17:26] user variable [17:26] means, you [17:26] i typed this exactly: "exo-open --launch FileManager %u" [17:26] I got: [17:26] Failed to open "%u". Error stating file "...." No such file or directory [17:26] .... is my home dir concatenated with /%u [17:26] just type 'thunar' then [17:27] k [17:27] it pulled up my home [17:27] directory [17:27] but now everything is sluggish again [17:28] hi ! [17:28] so, from your app menu - accessories, left click hold File Manager and drag to desktop, then right click it and edit launcher, and replace exo-open etc with thunar [17:28] I really don't see what could be making it sluggish, xubuntu is a lot lighter on resources than unity. [17:30] shoudl I mark run in terminal [17:30] aw yay that fixed it! [17:30] you could run it from a terminal to see any error messages [17:30] I think that was why it was sluggish [17:30] It was searching [17:30] Where can I find my keyboard shortcuts? [17:31] I've been looking forever [17:31] its not a terminal program, I dont see how that would fix it, but if it did .. hmm ok [17:31] No, that did not [17:31] changing it to thunar did [17:31] pitlimit: settings -> keyboard and settings -> window manager [17:31] I don't have keyboard and settings [17:32] I do have Keyboard Input Methods [17:32] nm [17:32] If I go to settings after settings, we're good [17:32] I'm very happy with what I've seen so far [17:33] The clean interface and non-bulky feel ... are great [17:33] Gnome without Unity was very bulky [17:33] Plus, Unity was messing things up even when you logged in with classic on 11.04 [17:34] oops 11.10 [17:37] I want to create a shortcut to terminal... is the program xfterm4? [17:37] I also see xterm and x-terminal-emulator [17:39] xfce4-terminal if you got it installed [17:39] Wait... I need to install terminal? [17:39] sorry - I've always just used gnome [17:39] I don't really understand all of this stuff [17:39] pitlimit, shortcut is in accessories [17:40] mongy: Yes, I found it [17:40] but I need to enter a Command and I'm not sure which one is correct [17:40] Is it xfterm4? [17:40] as sysi said [17:41] k [17:41] thanks - that worked [17:43] thanks for your help mongy - you saved me from unity hell [17:55] could some one tell me How to Enable Automatic Login in xbutnu after install [17:55] mongy: I have tried to boot with 'xforcevesa' and when start X i get blank screen [17:56] logjam: see alternative way, http://askubuntu.com/questions/51086/how-do-i-enable-auto-login-with-lightdm [17:56] logjam: gksudo leafpad /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf [17:57] Sysi: thanks will take a look :) [18:25] Attention shoppers, Railworks 3 Deluxe is on sale for $3.99 on Steam in Aisle 5 right now! [18:26] Paimun: I think you're in the wrong channel for that. [18:27] actually I just did /allchan [18:27] I apologize >_> [18:41] Sysi: the alternative works a treat - thank you. [20:51] Anyone help me with display power management. I can use power settings to blank then suspend screen after x minutes but if I lock the screen it just goes blank with power being fed to it continuously regardless what settings I choose. I need it to blank/power off when I lock it === soreau_ is now known as soreau [21:03] hey is there a button you press or something to make it change between one open application window to another when they're overlapping, or is this a bug? [21:04] and i dont mean to sound rude, if i may be perceived that way. [21:09] joseph^: alt+tab? is that what you are looking for? [21:09] not quite [21:09] its more of an issue when i have two overlap....altho that would work [21:09] joseph^: i find i have focus issues [21:09] i'd rather be able to click the mouse on one window bar [21:10] yes focus, is that a bug? [21:10] is there a button i can presss? [21:10] joseph^: not sure actually [21:10] ok [21:10] im leaning towards it being something im just not used to [21:10] ok i understand [21:10] but its quite un-natural [21:10] hopefully there will be a button to switch focus i guess [21:10] im not sure if its new or what, thanks for understanding [21:15] middle button titlebar brings up windows behind current, if that helps? [21:16] also, if you have it enabled, middle click desktop will show list of apps running on each workspace, you can use that to switch [21:17] mongy: joe has left :/ [21:17] doh [21:17] damn my hidden quits parts joins [21:21] oh, awesome.. I can have my popup directory quicklaunch icon again I had in the old kde days. === EyesIsServer is now known as EyesIsAsleep [23:34] holstein, still no luck with my SB Live sound on Xubuntu. Now running Xubuntu 11.10 [23:36] LjmChannel: ? [23:36] like, its working in 11.10? [23:36] and wasnt before? [23:36] no, it's not working in 11.10 and it wasn't working before in 11.04 [23:36] anyways.. i would try ubuntu 10.04 live, and also ubuntu 12.04, as well as some other live CD's and see what kernel/alsa version works [23:37] you can try the 11.04 version live [23:37] you can try other avenues too, since this is not xubuntu related specifically [23:37] you should run aplay -l and google around for a bug relating to that hardware and 11.10 [23:38] it wasn't working in 11.04 either and I still had no sound when I was running 10.04 before upgrading. [23:38] LjmChannel: OK, so you can search for a bug relating to your hardware and *any* version of ubuntu [23:39] i usually have a knoppix live CD around for this kind of thing [23:50] i would reference http://www.alsa-project.org/main/index.php/Matrix:Vendor-Creative_Labs as well [23:51] if its a desktop, just get a sound card that works... its just too easy now to find cheap/free audio cards [23:51] and nothing about *any* SB card would make me lose any sleep over disabling or removing it [23:54] heres someone else with your issue http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=30120