[00:33] <xubuntu631> installed xubuntu on pc, everything went fine, finally at the end the instal wizard asks to reboot, once i  press reboot, the computer turns off and on and can't boot to xubuntu. it gets stuck on a blackscreen with a blinking dash
[00:35] <xubuntu631> i'd really appreciate any help with this, I'm barely starting to use linux and i really wish it doesn't end like this
[00:38] <Unit193> !grub|Sounds like an issues talked about here
[00:44] <xubuntu631> ok i will try that, i've read that, the thing is (stupid of me) i completely replaced windows xp with xubuntu, so my machine only has xubuntu as the OS and it won't boot it, I'm not sure if that changes things?
[00:49] <Unit193> That should have steps to reinstall grub, point it to the config, or whatnot.
[05:05] <minhna> Hi, could anyone here help me, I have a problem with firefox menus/dropbox, sometime it doesn't appear.
[05:06] <minhna> I posted the issue here: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/932643
[05:12] <baizon> hi
[05:12] <baizon> try to backup your profile first
[05:13] <baizon> then restart firefox without plugins
[05:13] <baizon> if this doesnt work try to start firefox with a new profile
[05:14] <baizon> like the answers on the website :)
[05:15] <minhna> I tried to create new profile but it doesn't help
[05:16] <minhna> I tried safemode too
[05:17] <minhna> Is there a way to log all kind of errors
[05:29] <Unit193> purge firefox, rename ~/.mozilla, install firefox. :P
[05:29] <Unit193> You'll get more errors if you run firefox from terminal.
[07:19] <NOPsled> Hey guys, I seem to be getting having <a href="http://askubuntu.com/questions/72003/grub-invalid-arch-independent-elf-magic-after-11-10-install-on-macbook-pro-5">this</a> bug and I don't seem to be able to fix my grub using the method given
[07:19] <NOPsled> Is there any way I can test my GRUB installation without rebooting?
[07:20] <NOPsled> Oh I broke the link, here it is again http://askubuntu.com/questions/72003/grub-invalid-arch-independent-elf-magic-after-11-10-install-on-macbook-pro-5
[10:40] <xubuntu870> hello
[10:41] <xubuntu870> somebody around?
[10:41] <xubuntu870> need to ask something
[10:42] <knome> !ask | xubuntu870
[10:42] <Mathsterk> is there a way to get a list of everything installed with apt-get?
[10:42] <xubuntu870> how to recover the password of an account in xubuntu??
[10:45] <xubuntu870> any body?
[10:47] <asker> hello everyone can any one tell me how to recover a password... an account password??
[10:48] <asker> please help me
[10:56] <asker> any one?
[10:56] <asker> hahaiz
[15:33] <ilius> hi
[15:33] <ilius> as a Python developer, I'm just wondering why package python-appindicator is installed by default, while no package depends on it (you can remove it without any other package being removed). Appindicator is for Unity (Gnome fork), while Xubuntu uses Xfce.
[16:16] <xubuntu957> my eeepc
[16:19] <xubuntu957> my eeepc starts to a black screen but using the recovery option it opens well enough. How could I get back to where it opened automatically in the normal manner?
[16:22] <RexIdiotarum> Okay, I need a little help with a weird problem.
[16:25] <GridCube> xubuntu957, try using an old kernel from the grub boot options
[16:25] <GridCube> see if that fixs your problems
[16:25] <GridCube> !details | RexIdiotarum
[16:30] <xubuntu957> Thanks GridCube  J'll try that. The problem only started after the latest kernel update.
[16:31] <GridCube> :)
[16:31] <GridCube> that sometimes happen, if reverting works, xubuntu957 then file a bug report against the new kernel and tell about it
[16:31] <RexIdiotarum> I am having trouble with audio channels, Spoken words go out my laptop's speakers, where music goes out the headphone jack. I'm running the latest Ubuntu with Xfce 4.8 interface, I believe. A friend installed it for me about a month ago. At this point I'm kind of chemestry-doggin' it.
[16:32] <GridCube> :o thats very odd indeed
[16:33] <RexIdiotarum> I can get into ALSA mixer, but it doesn't help, and the GUI version is straight up gone.
[16:33] <GridCube> RexIdiotarum, go to the sound icon on the topbar and go to sound configuration then go to configuration and there change the mode of the audio, you are probably using a 5.1 setup that sends different kinds of sounds to different channels
[16:34] <RexIdiotarum> Yeah, that is no longer there.
[16:34] <RexIdiotarum> The speaker thing is just gone.
[16:34] <GridCube> mmmm thats ood
[16:34] <GridCube> odd even
[16:35] <RexIdiotarum> Everything was working until a series of power-outages a week ago. Do you think there is a simpler solution than a Fresh Start?
[16:36] <GridCube> yep
[16:37] <GridCube> RexIdiotarum, press alt-f2 and write: pavucontrol
[16:37] <GridCube> RexIdiotarum, also in the panel add a new item, search for plugin indicator when adding it, it should restore the audio icon
[16:37] <RexIdiotarum> Failed to execute child process "pavucontrol" (No such file or directory)
[16:38] <GridCube> great...
[16:38] <GridCube> open a terminal, press alt-f2: xfce4-terminal
[16:38] <GridCube> and execute it again
[16:39] <RexIdiotarum> I'm going to apt-get it.
[16:41] <GridCube> :/ it should have been alraedy there
[16:41] <GridCube> RexIdiotarum, are you using xubuntu 12.04?
[16:42] <GridCube> RexIdiotarum, you should probably reinstall xubuntu-desktop if you are, because you seem to miss some important packages
[16:44] <RexIdiotarum> *Facepalm* Actually, it looks like he just put xfce on a gnome ubuntu.
[16:44] <GridCube> :) then go and install xubuntu-desktop
[16:46] <GridCube> when its done you should also delete the ~/.config/xfce4 folder so all the default files are recreated
[17:01] <RexIdiotarum> There we go.
[17:05] <GridCube> :) delete that folder and relogin
[17:09] <RexIdiotarum> Okay, the mixer still doesn't seem to work, but I accidentally stumbled upon the problem and solution of the separated channels.
[17:10] <GridCube> RexIdiotarum, so now you should have the sound control thingy on the panel
[17:10] <RexIdiotarum> Mixer still does not have an icon.
[17:11] <GridCube> did you deleted the ~/.config/xfce4 folder and reloged?
[17:11] <RexIdiotarum> Hm... let me try again.
[17:17] <RexIdiotarum> Okay, the icon for mixer now shows up, however it is constantly set to mute.
[17:17] <RexIdiotarum> Even when it plays audio.
[17:21] <GridCube> RexIdiotarum, :)so?
[17:23] <RexIdiotarum> I found the solution to the multi-channel issue. It wasn't ubuntu, but rather hardware. Partially plugging the cable in fixed that.
[17:23] <RexIdiotarum> Audio controls, however, are still down.
[17:23] <RexIdiotarum> Mixer claims to be muted, with no way of changing that.
[17:23] <RexIdiotarum> Though sounds still flow through.
[17:23] <GridCube> RexIdiotarum, from a terminal execute alsamixer
[17:24] <RexIdiotarum> Alsamixer works.
[17:24] <GridCube> it says something is muted?
[17:25] <RexIdiotarum> Alsamixer works from within the terminal. The little icon says it's muted.
[17:26] <GridCube> mmm try pavucontrol now
[17:27] <RexIdiotarum> Does it usually take some time?
[17:27] <GridCube> nope
[17:27] <RexIdiotarum> All it did was linebreak.
[17:28] <GridCube> mmm
[17:28] <GridCube> you probably misstyped
[17:28] <GridCube> press ctrl-c
[17:28] <GridCube> and relaunch from a terminal
[17:28] <GridCube> this is very odd :/
[17:29] <RexIdiotarum> "pavucontrol" pasted straight into the terminal.
[17:29] <RexIdiotarum> Same issue.
[17:29] <GridCube> write pav and press tab twice
[17:30] <GridCube> :/ im probably not helping though
[17:31] <RexIdiotarum> It brings up "pavucontrol "
[17:31] <GridCube> yes
[17:31] <GridCube> that means its installed
[17:31] <RexIdiotarum> Pressing enter puts my cursor to the next line, and doesn't do anything else.
[17:31] <GridCube> mmm, how very weird
[17:32] <GridCube> RexIdiotarum, can i get an screenshot of your desktop?
[17:32] <GridCube> !imagebin
[17:36] <RexIdiotarum> http://imagebin.org/221988
[17:37] <RexIdiotarum> It removed the cursor, but I was clicking on the icon at the top.
[17:38] <GridCube> mmhm yes, dont worry
[17:38] <GridCube> im really confused by this RexIdiotarum :(
[17:39] <RexIdiotarum> Me and programs don't go together really well...
[17:39] <RexIdiotarum> I once crashed notepad...
[17:39] <GridCube> clicking on the speaker icon brings some kind of options?
[17:40] <RexIdiotarum> No, and right-clicking just give panel options.
[17:40] <GridCube> how weird
[17:41] <GridCube> im sorry RexIdiotarum :( i don't know what else to recommend you
[17:41] <GridCube> can you control the sound using alsamixer for now?
[17:42] <RexIdiotarum> Yes.
[17:42] <GridCube> if yes then you should probably wait for someone smarter to come by
[17:42] <ryuurei> I've got a problem with my external monitor. When I connect it to my samsung (Xubuntu 12.04) via HDMI, it isn't recognized.
[17:42] <RexIdiotarum> If I switch out my speakers and just put the audio output through the TV, I should be able to control it like that.
[17:44] <RexIdiotarum> Thank you for your help and patience.
[17:44] <GridCube> dont worry
[17:44] <GridCube> ryuurei, check configuring your monitor using arandr
[17:45] <GridCube> RexIdiotarum, you could ask on the mailing list or in the forums
[17:45] <GridCube> even on askubuntu
[17:47] <GridCube> good luck RexIdiotarum :) i have to go now
[17:47] <RexIdiotarum> Have a great day.
[17:47] <ryuurei> GridCube: the only one that is shown is the default.
[17:47] <ryuurei> Oh you have to go. Good day, then. Thanks for the suggestion.
[17:48] <GridCube> :) ryuurei check that the monitor is activated, probably check that is plugged correctly too.
[18:22] <bolland> hi #xubuntu, I just installed 12.04 64 bit which was a bit of a hassle because of my nvidia gtx 580 card. Had to hit F6 and change some parameters when booting from the cd, I went with noquiet nosplash nomodeset. After that installation went fine, but xubuntu always boots to console login. Would much rather boot to xfce. If I login and use startx it works fine, but after reboot I'm back at the console. Any words of advice? Been googli
[18:22] <bolland> ng it for quite some time now .. :)
[18:38] <Dice> bolland: try 'sudo apt-get remove --purge lightdm && sudo apt-get install lightdm' and reboot
[18:41] <bolland> Dice, thanks for the suggestion :) brb reboot time
[18:42] <Dice> I wonder if he should also remove ~/.dmrc
[18:43] <Myrtti> just restarting X should've worked too
[18:43] <Myrtti> magic sysrq k
[18:44] <bolland> didn't help unfortunately, same thing, reboot ended at console login
[18:45] <Dice> Myrtti: isn't lightdm called by upstart? though I guess that would work for starting it
[18:45] <Dice> http://www.mentby.com/Group/xubuntu-users/lightdm-doesnt-star-automatically-solved.html
[18:51] <bolland> Dice, nice thanks! suggestion (1) was already as suggested, now trying (2). brb
[18:56] <bolland> Dice, got changed behavior now I was stuck at console (no login) last message: lightdm start/running, process 1269. alt+f1 -> login -> startx to get into xfce
[18:57] <bolland> pointing me towards lightdm opens up some new possibilities for googling tho .. :)
[19:57] <xubuntu621> noob here. how can i tell which version of xubuntu i'm running?
[19:58] <Unit193> lsb_release -a  in the terminal.
[20:01] <David-A> xubuntu621: the first line of /etc/apt/sources.list should be the the name of the cd you installed from
[22:21] <douglas> Having some trouble when I run my updates. If someone could look at this error I got and give me some feedback I would be grateful. http://pastebin.com/EaXyyEFv
[22:23] <genii-around> douglas: Just remove the file it's complaining about, sudo apt-get update  re-makes it
[22:23] <douglas> Is that particular file safe to remove?
[22:24] <genii-around> douglas: All of them in there are
[22:24] <douglas> ok. thank you
[22:25] <genii-around> douglas: The files in /var/lib/apt/lists/  just get updated whenever you fetch the latest list of available stuff, etc. If empty, then sudo apt-get update populates the directory
[22:25] <Mathsterk> i made a "script" for removing that :P
[22:30] <douglas> genii-around: I'm still getting W: GPG error: http://extras.ubuntu.com precise Release: The following signatures were invalid: BADSIG 16126D3A3E5C1192 Ubuntu Extras Archive Automatic Signing Key <ftpmaster@ubuntu.com>
[22:31] <genii-around> douglas: Yes, that's a separate issue
[22:31] <douglas> haven't had much experience with these problems. What should I do?
[22:32] <genii-around> You can add the key
[22:34] <genii-around> something like sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 16126D3A3E5C1192
[22:35] <Mathsterk> apt-get should have some auto-fix thing :P
[22:36] <genii-around> Yes, it could definitely be more intuitive...
[22:43] <douglas>  sudo rm /var/lib/apt/lists/* -vf      with     sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade fixed me
[22:43] <douglas> thank you for your help uys
[22:43] <douglas> guys*
[23:51] <yoreei> Hi. want to install a custom theme is xubuntu 12.04 . I've looked through several tutorials about adding themes and all of them say that I either have to go to ~/.themes  or /usr/share/themes. Ok now the problem is that I don't have a themes folder in Home and I don't hace permissions to write to  /usr/share/themes. Can you help me?
[23:51] <Unit193> Open a terminal, and type  mkdir ~/.themes
[23:52] <yoreei> Thank you, I'll try in a moment
[23:57] <David-A> Or create folder ~/.themes in thunar (in home folder, right-click>Create Folder and enter name .themes)