[00:53] <IAmNotThatGuy> hello thewrath
[03:25] <rainstake> How to execute a coupon printer file, so I can print my Organic Valley milk coupons?  I have copied the error message and am ready to paste it to that one website for troubleshooting.
[04:01] <thewrath> hello all
[04:03] <IAmNotThatGuy> Hiya
[05:23] <r4y> I am wondering how to make programs and so forth under alacarte (aka the main menu) require the sudo or gksudo password so I can keep things on the main menu for me, such as disk utility, keyboard shortcuts, keyboard, mouse and so on
[05:24] <Unit193> Make the launcher require a password, or make the program require one to run?
[05:25] <r4y> yes
[05:25] <r4y> I think I've tried making it work like this before but I remember it not working out, I can't remember though
[05:26] <Unit193> That was an either/or, not yes/no.  Add gksudo to the exec line in the launcher for that method, or you'd have to change the sudoers file for the other, iirc.
[05:26] <r4y> not sure  mean
[05:26] <r4y> I will try one I know I don't use first just in case
[05:29] <r4y> I think it depends on the item
[05:30] <r4y> I tried the search for files item under applications for instance and it doesn't work
[05:30] <r4y> but it worked for empathy
[05:30] <Unit193> Most things really shouldn't need to be run as root.
[05:32] <r4y> It's cool, now I can at least test this out on items I want and if they don't work I can mark those off of the main menu, then when I want alacarte I can use the terminal to get the main menu
[05:34] <r4y> Should I use the root terminal for the terminal to lock kids out of the terminal or make the terminal sudo under alacarte?
[05:34] <r4y> I have never used the root terminal from under system tools
[05:34] <r4y> Isn't that the same?, or what?
[05:44] <r4y> I guess there is no safe way of keeping kids from messing up Ubuntu other then lock but I can at least try which would reduce how easy it would be for kids to mess up Ubuntu
[05:46] <r4y> keyboard shortcuts is another thing. I understand the terminal can be open with control-alt-t or from alt-f2
[05:46] <r4y> I meant are another thing
[05:47] <r4y> anyways, TY for the help. I found this link http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?s=96823dd8f3c167ed2c38f3ee6475ba3c&t=1728864&page=2
[05:48] <r4y> Have a good day.
[05:55] <Unit193> Running things as root to protect the system, that's not exactly the bset idea...
[07:07] <JavaKing> hi, learning how to use irc, started using ubuntu about 6 months ago
[07:08] <JavaKing> how about you?
[07:09] <JavaKing> does anyone know how to tweak ubuntu safely?
[07:11] <stlsaint> JavaKing: what do you mean tweak?
[07:11] <stlsaint> and what is not safe?
[07:13] <JavaKing> tweaking meaning changing background settings for speed that will not cause irreparable crash of os
[07:14] <JavaKing> stlsaint, do you know if there is an ubuntu manual that shows how to make changes to the settings
[07:15] <Unit193> !docs | This?
[07:15] <ubot2> This?: documentation is to be found at http://help.ubuntu.com and http://wiki.ubuntu.com - General linux documentation: http://www.tldp.org - http://rute.2038bug.com
[07:16] <JavaKing> thanks
[07:18] <JavaKing> going to read, bye
[07:18] <Unit193> Adios.
[07:24] <IAmNotThatGuy> Hi JavaKing. I am quite old to irc. And explain why you want to do
[07:25] <IAmNotThatGuy> Err sowwie. Bad client
[07:25] <wilee-nilee> how old are putdumpdump
[07:30] <stlsaint> wilee-nilee: what?
[07:31] <stlsaint> ubuntu member names ocean?
[07:31] <wilee-nilee> stlsaint, it was a joke I interact with that user on #ubuntuforums, I will not do it again here.
[07:43] <stlsaint> wilee-nilee: oh ok, thanks
[07:44] <wilee-nilee> no problem I had to do a reboot. ,) stlsaint
[09:46] <r4y> my screen is stuck to the right but tv-out which is "twin view/clones" is perfect. What is wrong?, It's not the monitor because I was just on another hard drive that the same version of Ubuntu on it. Ubuntu 10
[09:49] <r4y> Maybe I can revert back to the xorg.conf.backup file. How?, I am using nvidia-settings which I use the command gksudo nvidia-settings to change
[10:36] <r4y> I am running Ubuntu 10 and the screen is only normal when in graphical failsafe mode. When I boot up normally the screen is off to the right a 1 and half
[10:36] <r4y> I mean an inch and a half
[16:16] <not_found> hi, anyone know the best way to show system temps on the top bar in Ubuntu 12.04... I already have lmsensors installed and setup but would like to see CPU temps etc. up top continuously?!
[16:18] <Sidewinder> not_found, I've no idea, sorry. Perhaps a "Conky" type of script or a "Screenlet" type of thingy will do what you're lookin' for?
[16:18] <Sidewinder> not_found, Just a "WAG", on my part..
[16:20] <not_found> Sidewinder, nah, I want it in the top bar next to the other icons... there are a few... don't want to wade through several unknown repo's and install a bunch of nonsense ... but no worries I wait :)
[16:21] <Sidewinder> not_found, Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance, but I know what you mean about not installing a bunch of unnecessary nonsense. :)
[16:21] <not_found> :)
[16:23] <geirha> not_found: Just did a search for "indicator" in the software center. One of the hits, Psensors, sounds like what you want.
[16:23] <geirha> sorry, Psensor
[16:24] <not_found> hmmm... saw it... let me have another look at it... thanks geirha
[16:25] <not_found> not sure geirha ... all I need is a little icon at the top next to my little envelope that shows "CPU 40degC" or something to that extent...
[16:26] <not_found> basically like hardware sensor from this link http://askubuntu.com/questions/30334/what-application-indicators-are-available
[16:26] <not_found> but I am not sure this is the best of the bunch... etc...
[16:37] <geirha> not_found: Hm. Yeah I just tried it. The best you get is a temperature icon, which will show the temp when you click on it.
[16:38] <not_found> geirha, k... trying hardware sensors as soon as I get the repo sorted out... have to use the one for oneiric as there isn't one for precise at the moment :)
[16:38] <not_found> thanks
[16:39] <geirha> sysmonitor indicator looks nice; apparently scriptable
[16:48] <not_found> geirha, cool ... using sysmonitor and also hardware sensors... will have to figure out if they can be moved cause they are all over the place but at least I have the info I want....
[16:48] <not_found> thanks
[16:50] <not_found> oh wait... sysmonitor indicator can do both....!!!
[16:52] <geirha> ttp://askubuntu.com/questions/26114/is-it-possible-to-change-the-order-of-icons-in-the-indicator-applet
[16:52] <geirha> hum, where did the h go?
[16:54] <not_found> geirha, thanks
[16:54] <not_found> will have  look in a bit :)
[16:55] <not_found> ... seeing as you are a boss with the google-fu I am also trying to see my radeon graphics cards temps in a similar fashion and so far no luck :/
[16:56] <not_found> geirha, ^^
[16:59] <geirha> what? I haven't used google at all today
[16:59] <geirha> are you sure your graphics card has thermometers?
[17:05] <not_found> geirha, ... very sure :) ... AMD Radeon HD 6850...
[17:06] <geirha> ls /proc/acpi
[17:08] <not_found> geirha, ac_adapter  battery  event  wakeup
[17:09] <geirha> I'm looking at  http://askubuntu.com/questions/65570/radeon-hd-6950-temperature-is-way-too-hot
[17:09] <geirha> Thinking the temperature might be found somewhere under /proc or /sys (given the top answer)
[17:10] <geirha> If so, you can script it for the sysmonitor indicator
[17:10] <not_found> geirha, sounds interesting...
[17:10] <not_found> will have to have a look at that then :D
[17:11] <geirha> or, try running   sensors  in a terminal
[17:13] <not_found> thanks... will be back
[17:13] <not_found> I am sure with more questions