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IndiraJoseeAntonioR, I'm currently looking for ways to find/use this on my particular BIOS, is there any info i could give you to help you understand what specific BIOS I am using?00:12
JoseeAntonioRIndira: I would have to take a look at it00:12
IndiraJoseeAntonioR, The SATA Adapter has enable/disable as options00:40
IndiraThe Local BUS IDE Adapter has disabled/primary/secondary/both as options00:40
IndiraThat is ALL the relevant information i can give on the BIOS, any other information = u know it or it can be found online00:40
JoseeAntonioRIndira: Well, we've figured out what's wrong with it, and what can we do. If you prefer, I can keep asking until we get an answer, and send an email to you.00:42
IndiraJoseeAntonioR, I would appreciate that, email:dadsadadd@yahoo.com, is that it00:43
JoseeAntonioRIndira: Ok, once I find something I'll email it to adsadadd@yahoo.com :)00:44
IndiraJoseeAntonioR, ok, thanks 4 everything00:45
JoseeAntonioRIndira: No problem, we're here to help.00:45
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mr_gees100_peashi, I'm having difficulties accessing a usb thumb drive. All I want is to be able to open it and transfer 1 file. I'm using ubuntu 11.1002:06
JoseeAntonioRHave you tried in another USB port?02:06
JoseeAntonioRmr_gees100_peas: ^^^^^02:06
mr_gees100_peasI tried two usb port. in the front.02:06
JoseeAntonioRmr_gees100_peas: Are they working with other things?02:07
mr_gees100_peasJoseeAntonioR: Should something happen when I plug it in like a window should pop up?02:07
JoseeAntonioRmr_gees100_peas: Not always. Open the file browser, and check if it has loaded.02:07
mr_gees100_peasJoseeAntonioR: As far as I know yes. I use them to transfer camera picture but on windows XP02:07
mr_gees100_peasJoseeAntonioR: Nope, nothing showed up besides the usual drives02:08
JoseeAntonioRmr_gees100_peas: I have to leave, I'll tell one of my mates to assist you.02:09
mr_gees100_peasJoseeAntonioR: thanks. I appreciate it02:10
JoseeAntonioRNo problem :)02:10
mr_gees100_peasNever mind. I pulled it out and plugged it back in and it magically work. I tried this before but it didn't work but, for no reason it works now.02:12
benonsoftwaremr_gees100_peas: Do others things work in the two USB ports?02:14
mr_gees100_peasbenonsoftware: yes, I download pictures using the same port but in windows02:15
mr_gees100_peasbenonsoftware: regardless, the usb key now started tro work for no apparent reason02:16
benonsoftwareAh, that's good to hear02:16
Silverlionmr_gees100_peas: did you use the same USB Stick with Windows and Ubuntu?02:16
mr_gees100_peasSilverlion: yes. its the same one. I'm trying to transfer a file without having to create an ftp server or similarly complicated setup02:19
Silverlionmr_gees100_peas: what about dropbox?02:20
Silverlioni am using dropbox to transfer files from windows to linux and vice versa02:20
Silverlionbenonsoftware: what do you think?02:21
benonsoftwareYes, I use dropbox myself for my projects and files I need to transfer between OSes :D02:23
mr_gees100_peasSilverlion: I'll have to give that a try02:23
Silverlionmr_gees100_peas: i wouldn't suggest it if I had bad experience with it02:23
Silverliondropbox is installable both on Windows and Ubuntu / Linux and gives you a separate folder that syncs itself once the OS is connected to the internet02:24
mr_gees100_peasSilverlion: I'll definitely give that a try02:25
Silverlionmr_gees100_peas: you won't regret it ;)02:25
stlsaintdropbox FTW!!02:25
Silverlionftw?02:26
* benonsoftware reminds everyone that mr_gees100_peas and them can get a extra 250MB :P02:26
Silverlionbenonsoftware: that would be my benefit then as i brought it up :P02:27
benonsoftwareOKies02:27
* benonsoftware already has 6GB02:27
mr_gees100_peaswell, I'll have to double check with work. The laptop I'm transfering files from is not mine02:29
Arizonacan anyone help me fix tinychat issues?03:28
mr_gees100_peasHi, I'm having problems installing a theme in ubuntu 11.1005:24
mr_gees100_peasI created the .them folder in the home directory and extracted the theme there. WHen I use the gnome tweak to select it it simply isn't listed05:25
mr_gees100_peasI tried it as .Themes, .themes, .theme and I think even .Theme and nothing gets listed in the advance settings tool05:31
mr_gees100_peasno takers?05:36
mr_gees100_peasHi,  I need help with installing themse. I follow the tutorials online but when I use the advance settings the new theme is not listed05:57
lwbglad to be here09:38
lwbmy english is so-so,so forgive me09:39
komputeslwb: hi where are you from?09:39
lwbchina, and you?09:39
komputeslwb: Canada09:41
komputeslwb: what Operating system do you use now?09:41
coalwaterlwb got bored apparently lol12:42
joe_chinahi~ anyone here is using ACER D270?13:38
joe_chinagraphical performance is awful on UBUNTU 11.1013:38
joe_chinaOK... Silence hill.........................13:39
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IndiraI am installing ubuntu on my HP Computer15:44
IndiraI have manged to get the deom working by using the "nomodeset" option on the cd15:44
IndiraThe demo works like a cham, except that I won't let me install15:44
IndiraWhen I try to install it says that I don't have enought memory nor do I have internet acces15:44
IndiraOn windows, I have over 100 GB of free memory on my drivers and I have wired Internet acces15:44
IndiraHow do I get ubuntu demo (Wubi) to recoginize these things?15:44
nlsthznIndira, hi... you are trying to install Ubuntu from within Windows using Wubi correct?15:45
Indiranlsthzn, Correcrt15:45
nlsthznso when trying to install from within Windows you are getting an error message, could you copy paste the full error in  here (http://paste.ubuntu.com/) and paste that link here on IRC15:47
Indiranlsthzn, wait I am actually trying to boot from CD15:47
nlsthznah ok... so you where running it directly from the CD?15:47
Indiranlsthzn, yep15:48
nlsthznand the live version was up and running no problem?15:48
Indiranlsthzn, yeah, jut the problem with memory and internet, otherwise it was great15:49
shikata_ga_naihey guys I am planning to clone my hd which has ubuntu os installed on it, I want to know a pretty decent disk cloner, can you suggest one?15:49
nlsthznIndira, and you say you are using wired internet... strange that it wasn't detected.15:51
IndiraIndira, in a weird way it was, but it was usless, it kept connect and disconnecting automatically15:52
Indiranlsthzn,in a weird way it was, but it was usless, it kept connect and disconnecting automatically15:52
Indiranlsthzn ,in a weird way it was, but it was usless, it kept connect and disconnecting automatically15:52
Indiranlsthzn, in a weird way it was, but it was usless, it kept connect and disconnecting automatically15:52
nlsthznhow are you connecting, router directly or do you need to add information like user name and passwords etc?15:53
Indirarouter15:53
IndiraI am installing ubuntu on my HP Computer15:54
IndiraI have manged to get the demo working by using the "nomodeset" option on the cd15:54
IndiraThe demo works like a charm, except that I won't let me install15:54
IndiraWhen I try to install it says that I don't have enough memory nor do I have internet acces15:54
IndiraOn windows, I have over 100 GB of free memory on my drivers and I have wired Internet acces15:54
IndiraHow do I get ubuntu demo (Wubi) to recognize these things?15:54
Indirasry, my bad15:54
bodhi_zazenIndira: how much RAM do you have ?15:57
Indirabodhi_zazen, um, how do i determine RAM quantity?15:57
bodhi_zazenfree -m15:58
Indirado i do this within windows or within the live CD15:59
bodhi_zazenlive CD (ubuntu)16:00
IndiraOk gimmie a sec16:00
bodhi_zazenIndira: https://help.ubuntu.com/11.10/installation-guide/i386/minimum-hardware-reqts.html16:01
bodhi_zazenAnd, as I think I indicated to your before, your graphics card looks incompatible with Ubuntu16:02
bodhi_zazenhttps://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/SystemRequirements16:02
bodhi_zazenIndira: as you are having problems, you need to start by identifying your hardware, from windows if necessary16:03
Indirabodhi_zazen, so I should start from windows?16:04
bodhi_zazenIndira: if you are more familiar with windows, yes16:04
bodhi_zazenHow much ram ? what video card ? what version of Ubuntu ? what wireless card ? etc16:05
bodhi_zazenFor each problem you have, we need to know the hardware16:05
bodhi_zazenIndira: I am seeing a black screen16:05
bodhi_zazenmeans very little to me16:06
Indirabodhi_zazen, I don't see a black screen16:06
bodhi_zazenIndira: I need help getting my Nvidia xxx or ati yyy or intel zzz working, now that is infomation we need16:06
bodhi_zazenIndira: You were getting a black screen yesterday , no ?16:07
Indirabodhi_zazen, when I used the USB, I tride Live CD w/ "nomodeset" and Not It works16:07
Indirasorry, now it works16:07
bodhi_zazenIndira: you still have not identified your hardware16:08
bodhi_zazennomodeset means you are using the vesa driver, == incompatible video card and poor performance16:09
Indira ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Series16:09
bodhi_zazenIndira: your video card is incompatible with Ubuntu16:10
bodhi_zazenYou are going to struggle to get it working properly, if at all16:10
bodhi_zazenhttp://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/Ubuntu_Maverick_Installation_Guide#Removing_Catalyst.2Ffglrx16:11
bodhi_zazenThat is for Ubuntu 10.04, no idea if it works with other versions16:11
IndiraThanks, should I try in Live CD Terminal?16:12
bodhi_zazenIf you do not understand the information in that link, I highly suggest you purchase an inexpensive graphics card , you should be able to get one for $2016:12
bodhi_zazenYou have to install the drivers after you install Ubuntu, it will not work with the live CD16:12
bodhi_zazenIndira: http://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/Hardware16:13
bodhi_zazenATI dropped support for that graphics card, so you are unlikely to ever get it working16:14
Indirathanks 4 being realistic, i guess16:15
bodhi_zazenThat is what the live CD is for, testing hardware compatibility16:15
bodhi_zazenYou can find compatible hardware for cheap16:15
bodhi_zazenor use an alternate machine16:16
bodhi_zazenYou do not have to go out and purchase the latest greatest Nvidia / ATI card16:16
Indiraso, because the graphics card is old, what exactly is unable to work?16:16
bodhi_zazenBut just as you can not run windows 7 on a laptop from 1998, your video card is so old, ATI no longer supports it16:17
bodhi_zazenYour performance will always be slow and you will not get 3d graphics16:17
Indirais there a list of compatible video cards?16:18
bodhi_zazenYes, but it is poorly maintained16:18
bodhi_zazenhttp://www.ubuntu.com/certification/16:19
bodhi_zazenYou need to check by release16:19
bodhi_zazenJust because it works with 10.04 does not mean it works with 11.10 or 12.0416:19
bodhi_zazenhttps://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupport/16:20
bodhi_zazenThat second page is only as good as community input, and not everyone takes the time to report hardware compatibility16:20
bodhi_zazenhttps://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupportComponentsVideoCards16:20
bodhi_zazenThus , as indicated on the page, the information has been "discontinued"16:21
bodhi_zazen"Discontinued Programmes"16:21
bodhi_zazenBut at least that may serve as a guideline16:22
Indiraok, now I need a different kind of support, but at least I know what's wrong, Thank You16:22
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Zebhello22:48
ZebAnyone know how I can either access settings for, or totally disable, those pop-up notification bubbles in ubuntu 11.1022:49
Zebany time i get an email or a pidgin contact signs in/out or IMs me22:49
Zebahh, it was a plugin for pidgin22:58
Zebdeleted22:58
philipballewZeb, so all good now?22:58
Zebya, im a total ubuntu n00b23:05
Zebbut figured that one out23:05
philipballewZeb, so how is ubuntu working for you though?23:07
Zebeverything is harder than it needs to be23:08
philipballewhow so?23:08
Zebby default i couldn't change the font, it wasn't a setting option23:08
Zebi had to download this tweak program23:08
Zebas an example23:09
Zebseems like basic UI settings shouldn't require installation of a separate configuration program23:10
philipballewZeb, well the tweek program really just changes things iin text files, you can do tjat yourself if you were so inclined23:10
Zebhow would a beginner know how to do that? just thru google?23:10
philipballewhum, maybe. Im not saying they would, thats why there are apps in the repos23:11
Zebya. so as a power windows user for ~15 years, it's just a bit of a change23:11
Zebway better than the last time i gave a linux-type OS a try, which was like Mandrake 9 i think23:12
philipballewI used to run red hat type stuff. its what mandrake is based off of. but now I prefer the debian way more23:13
Zebi also didnt know how to launch a file viewer to visually navigate thru my files23:13
philipballewnautilus is nice.23:14
Zebthere's the home folder on my side panel23:14
Zebbut it doesn't launch ~/ like i expected23:14
philipballewi dont really use it at all as i use thee terminal to browse, but the home folder does launch into your personal user folder23:15
Zebahh, there is a "file system" icon though23:15
Zebthat will do it23:15
philipballewZeb, i or someone can usually answer ubuntu specific questions here23:17
philipballewso feel free to come and hang or ask for any help23:17
Zebthanks. i'll probably idle here and read through other people's questions/answers too23:17
Zebgood way to learn23:17
Zebone more n00b question for now: how do i change colors of title bars etc23:20
Zeboh and what is a Shell theme? in Tweak, next to Shell Theme i cant make any selections and there's a Caution icon23:21
philipballewyour using ubuntu tweek?23:23
Zebya23:24
philipballewalso, .10 or.04 for the version of ubuntu?23:24
Zeb.1023:24
philipballewokay.23:24
philipballewyou want to change the windows to a different theme.23:24
philipballewwell you need to look for gnome themes or unity themes.23:25
* philipballew hunts for theme link23:25
philipballewthat is if i understand your question correctly23:25
Zebthose will be available thru ubuntu software center though, right?23:25
philipballewthey also have several already to choose from.23:25
Zebya i got that far, but didnt see a way to customize.23:26
philipballewfirst off does desktop>rightclick?change desktop background>theme do what your lookin for?23:26
stlsaintheyo23:27
Zebnope, there are ~8 themes there, im using ambiance but just want to change the grey color to blue or something less dark feeling23:27
Zebif i can modify the theme that's one way, otherwise i suppose i would find another theme23:28
stlsaintanyone have a preferred (solid) method of installing a kernel? ;)23:28
philipballewZeb, well id just find another theme. they have sever to pick from. under aperences like I said, otherwise there are many ones some people made. you might be able to make one there. im not sure what gnome3 has23:30
Zebk, is it gnome3 i'm using now?23:31
Zebthe default ubuntu 11.10 desktop23:31
Zeb(i dont know how to check)23:32
philipballewZeb, gnome is a desktop enviorment and ubuntu ships with gnome, they just dont ship with the user inverface or desktop shell of gnome, they use their own, unity, though ubuntu ships with gnome apps23:33
kristian-aalborghi23:35
kristian-aalborghmm... command and conquer was released as freeware, right?23:35
Zebok 30 minutes is long enough spent trying to change the color of my title bars :) thanks for the help, be back later23:39
philipballewokay, no problem!!!23:39
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