[01:18] <Zeb> so, i think i like the default ubuntu unity more than kubuntu
[01:19] <Zeb> once you get compiz config and tweak
[02:11] <Zeb>  trying to make the transition to ubuntu... how can i migrate my outlook pst files from windows into Thunderbird?
[02:12] <Zeb> can't figure it out
[02:12] <Zeb> i did sudo apt-get install readpst, and then readpst -r blah.pst, and it converted it, but it still wont open or import into thunderbird
[02:13] <JoseeAntonioR> Zeb: Let me check out if I have anything over here :)
[02:13] <holstein> Zeb: i would install thuderbird on windows, when promted, import from outlook, then copy what is needed from windows's thunderbird
[02:13] <Zeb> holstein, that crossed my mind
[02:13] <holstein> Zeb: it literally wont hurt to try it
[02:14] <Zeb> holstein, i suppose its either import in a windows environment or import in a linux environment... any import process will still have to take place somewhere
[02:15] <holstein> i thin the windows one works still thats what i did when i left mail clients behind
[02:15] <Zeb> i hate gmail
[02:15] <Zeb> on the web
[02:15] <Zeb> otherwise i'd just do web-based
[02:16] <holstein> i hate clients... i hate backing them up, and migrating and upgrading... syncing
[02:17] <Zeb> if i install thunderbird on my windows boot, and import the pst to thunderbird... can i then just use the same thunderbird file from within my ubuntu boot?
[02:17] <Zeb> thus having a synced client regardless of which OS i boot to?
[02:17] <holstein> Zeb: i wouldnt expect that to work
[02:17] <holstein> i just migrated to linux by that method
[02:20] <Zeb> ok well im gonna give it a whirl... back in a bit
[02:21] <holstein> Zeb: if you keep backups of that directory, you can try it
[02:21] <holstein> in theory, you just trash the config in windows and linux and restore the one you are about to get
[02:35] <Zeb> :-/
[02:36] <Zeb> still wont let me Import Everything
[02:36] <Zeb> have to do each one individually, and settings doesnt work
[02:36] <Zeb> but it looks like mail at least is chugging along
[02:36] <holstein> i dont think you'll find a better option
[03:37] <WilsonBradley> Hi, I was hoping to get some help with Annoying system crashes.  I am new to not well versed in troubleshooting Ubuntu (Yet..;-) For starters Im getting [System program problem detected] often. What log file do I look through for error? Will it say error in the log , using keyword find? Thanks
[05:25] <asterismo> hi
[05:25] <asterismo> i have a problem
[05:25] <asterismo> does anybody uses xfce?
[05:25] <JoseeAntonioR> asterismo: Tell us the problem :)
[05:25] <asterismo> the directory menu applet
[05:26] <asterismo> worked well with thunar file manager
[05:26] <asterismo> but i changed it to nautilus
[05:26] <asterismo> as the default file manager
[05:26] <asterismo> but the directory menu opens nautilus always in home folder no matter what folder i select to open
[05:27] <asterismo> any ideas?
[05:28] <JoseeAntonioR> Hmm, can you give me a second to check, please?
[05:28] <asterismo> yeah sure!
[05:31] <JoseeAntonioR> asterismo: Can't seem to find a common bug. The home folder opens every time you click on a folder, or it's a link?
[05:34] <JoseeAntonioR> asterismo: I'm sorry, but I have to leave now. One of my mates will help you.
[05:35] <asterismo> ok thanks anyway
[05:35] <asterismo> the thing is that menu directory allows you to browse folders and then open them, or open a terminal
[05:35] <asterismo> well
[05:36] <asterismo> when i browse a folder inside my home... and click open folder
[05:36] <asterismo> nautilus (i set nautilus as default file manager in xubuntu) opens always in my home, not the folder i selected
[05:36] <asterismo> and that is making the whole applet useless
[05:37] <asterismo> does anybody has any idea?
[06:32] <asterismo> i think i found the problem
[06:32] <asterismo> the problem is that i installed nautilus and it is not in the list of preferred applications
[06:33] <asterismo> in xfce settings menu
[06:33] <asterismo> is that a bug?
[06:34] <asterismo> why XFCE settings do not recognizes nautilus as another file manager other than Thunar?
[06:34] <philipballew> asterismo, you can probably configure that. did you google?
[06:35] <asterismo> yes but i cannot find nothing
[06:35] <asterismo> all howtos say
[06:35] <asterismo> go to preferred applications
[06:35] <asterismo> scroll down the list and select nautilus
[06:36] <asterismo> and i installed nautilus
[06:36] <asterismo> but it is not in the list
[06:36] <asterismo> i can write the command for nautilus (that is simply nautilus)
[06:36] <asterismo> but that makes directory menu plugin not to work
[06:37] <philipballew> do it manually then I guess
[06:38] <asterismo> manually what
[06:39] <philipballew> set it as the prefered app
[06:39] <asterismo> yes, but the directory plugin does not work
[06:39] <philipballew> hum, well i have never run xfce,
[10:28] <kcaze> I'm running Ubuntu on a Macbook and it seems to me that the maximum brightness for my backlight is lower than that of the brightness in Mac OS X.
[10:29] <kcaze> I've searched and found that you can change the brightness by editing the brightness file in /sys/class/backlight/mbp_backlight
[10:29] <kcaze> and was wondering if there's any danger in setting the brightness to past the maximum brightness?
[11:42] <aluex> hi guys,i met a problem. My GTK theme doesn't work. Would anybody please help me? Thanks in advance.
[11:44] <aluex> When I change the gtk theme in the 'Appearance' dialog, it does not make a difference.
[11:44] <aluex> And now my buttons, textboxes and others remain the simple style.
[11:50] <nothingspecial> are you using ubuntu 11.10 aluex
[11:50] <aluex> yes, nothingspecial
[11:50] <aluex> i updated my system yesterday
[11:51] <nothingspecial> try installing the gnome-tweak-tool and using it to change your theme
[11:51] <aluex> i did, and it doesn't work either./
[11:51] <nothingspecial> ah
[11:51] <aluex> : <
[11:51] <nothingspecial> are you using a custom theme?
[11:52] <aluex> no, it appears now "very simlpe"
[11:52] <aluex> like Win 95
[11:52] <aluex> : P
[11:53] <nothingspecial> hi MGnTL
[11:53] <nothingspecial> aluex, has a theme problem
[11:53] <aluex> ehm.
[11:54] <MGnTL> hi. :)
[11:54] <aluex> hello , MGnTL
[11:54] <MGnTL> hey. What's the problem?
[11:55] <aluex> eh, i just cannot change my gtk theme
[11:55] <MGnTL> what release of ubuntu?
[11:55] <aluex> it is 11.10
[11:55] <MGnTL> okay, how are you trying to change it?
[11:56] <aluex> first, i tried to change it in 'System settings' -> Appearance
[11:56] <aluex> and i failed
[11:56] <aluex> later i searched online and installed gnome-tweak-tool
[11:56] <aluex> and it doesn't work either.
[11:56] <MGnTL> okay. have you logged in and out since?
[11:57] <aluex> yes.
[11:57] <MGnTL> can you change between the default ambiance and radiance ones?
[11:58] <aluex> No, it just makes no difference when i select them.
[11:58] <MGnTL> just a minute while I install gnome-tweka on this machine. :)
[11:58] <aluex> and it now appears like win95
[11:58] <aluex> okay
[12:00] <MGnTL> sorry; I have no idea. Very odd indeed. I shall look up how to do it via dconf or similiar; you might be best making an account on the Ubuntu Forums and asking there.
[12:01] <aluex> all right, thank you . :)
[12:02] <MGnTL> sorry I couldn't help. Stick around, someone else might be able to help. :)
[12:03] <aluex> ehm. then i gonna log off , bye~
[12:03] <aluex> bye, nothingspecial
[12:03] <nothingspecial> cya aluex
[12:03] <MGnTL> bye aluex.
[12:55] <s-fox> Hello o/
[12:55] <MGnTL> hi s-fox.
[12:56] <s-fox> Hello MGnTL ^_^
[12:56] <MGnTL> I'll stick to the other room. :)
[23:53] <asterismo> is somebody running virtualbox? with Windows XP guests?
[23:54] <asterismo> i lost 3D acceleration in Windows guests after some upgrades in Ubuntu Precise beta 1
[23:54] <asterismo> i think something involving ATI propietary drivers