[01:57] Hi, I'm a new-to-linux user who has just installed Lubuntu on his laptop. Everything seems to be working, but am I missing something? Is configuration required for my specfic hardware? [01:57] Floorduck Not if everything seems to be working [01:58] ^ [02:02] Okay, so there isn't any routine configuration process that I have to go through; good. [02:02] I've noticed that the internet is a bit slow, though :l [02:03] have you installed all the updates? [02:03] I frequently get 137 errors on chromium. [02:04] I completed the updates when prompted. [02:04] I have no clue what I'm doing, though, so maybe you're referring to something else. Sorry... [02:06] what kind of computer are you running? [02:08] An msi laptop. I'll find the specs in a moment; one sec. [02:11] This is the laptop: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152354CVF [02:14] does the wifi connection keep disconnecting? [02:17] I'm not sure. The connection has been at 70% every time I've checked. Even when I get that error I think it's still connected... === CTtechguy_ is now known as CTtechguy [02:18] It also gets really slow without giving me the error... [02:18] just the browsing or is everything else slow? [02:19] Just the browsing. [02:20] www.speedtest.net [02:21] Haha... I don't think I have flash of javascript :( [02:21] or* [02:21] ah [02:22] * Fersure always tends to install the lubuntu-restricted-extras package after a fresh install. [02:22] * Floorduck is 12 and what is this [02:23] I don't have a clue what I'm doing :p [02:23] Floorduck: Open up a terminal and type: sudo apt-get install lubuntu-restricted-extras [02:23] that will install flash, some fonts and such [02:24] to open terminal press ctrl + alt + t [02:24] ^also this [02:25] it says unable to locate package [02:25] try doing: sudo apt-get update [02:25] type sudo apt-get update [02:25] typo... sorry -_- [02:26] snap. [02:26] Okay now it's doing things. [02:27] when people help here almost everything is trough terminal so get used to it :D [02:28] you can also use GUI to do most of the things but its just simpler to advice trough terminal and commands [02:28] I'd rather get used to the terminal anyway [02:29] I don't want to be entirely computer illiterate forever xD [02:30] you can use tab to fill rest of the commands on terminal [02:30] just as tip [02:30] Okay... I can type commands again... does that mean it's done? [02:30] yes its done [02:30] also do sudo apt-get upgrade [02:30] just as I said that it notified me that the flash plugin was installed >.> [02:30] what's that do? [02:31] that will install all the latest updates [02:31] if there is any [02:31] okay [02:31] its apparently still doing stuff [02:32] Let me configure pidgin on the laptop so I can paste output... [02:33] !paste [02:33] For posting multi-line texts into the channel, please use http://paste.ubuntu.com | To post !screenshots use http://imagebin.org/?page=add | !pastebinit to paste directly from command line | Make sure you give us the URL for your paste - see also the channel topic. [02:33] easier and doesnt flood the channel [02:36] of course [02:37] Do I need to disconnect on this client to access the server on the other? [02:37] what client are you using? [02:38] pidgin [02:38] No you can connect with another client also, just the name cannot be same :) [02:48] its irc.freenode.net, right? [02:48] it says error resolving irc.freenode.net [02:50] yes [02:50] does it say anything else? [02:50] temporary failure in name resolution [02:58] maybe try one of these http://freenode.net/irc_servers.shtml === CTtechguy_ is now known as CTtechguy [03:06] okay it worked :) [03:08] It says "idconfig deferred processing now taking place" [03:09] but I cant tell if its doing anything [03:11] It's telling me that it failed to download extra files. "ttf-mscore-fonts-installer" is the package name. [03:11] ah [03:11] it gave me that before and I chose "try again" [03:11] and I got the same message [03:16] that comes when you do the restricted-extras? [03:18] check that you dont have update manager running [03:18] or synaptic package manager [03:25] its just one package [03:26] ttf-mscorefonts-installer "requested additional data downloads after package installation but the data could not be downloaded or processed [03:31] Is there any way to check the degree of completion [03:31] of that installer package? [03:31] I think it finished and I closed it, but now im worried that other things were left unfinished as well. [03:32] try sudo dpkg-reconfigure ttf-mscorefonts-installer [03:33] and you can always just sudo apt-get install lubuntu-restricted-extras again, it will install whats missing, if any [03:34] is it intelligent enough to know what I've already installer? [03:34] installed* [03:35] yes [03:35] you cant install the same thing twice [03:43] okay so it says its all done [03:43] my internet is still inconsistent at best [03:44] I even tried the speed test and I got a latency error from it [03:44] and then a 137 error from chromium [03:44] I checked the wireless icon in the toolbar and the wireless was still working, apparently ;l [03:45] is it possible to try it with a wired connection if its still slow [03:45] and you could try installing a different browser and test it with it [03:45] flash is working now, though [03:45] thanks for that [03:46] I think tested a wired conenction makes the most sense from a diagnostic perspective [03:46] but its not the most convenient option :P [03:46] sudo apt-get install firefox [03:47] do programs leave config/system files when they're uninstalled like some windows programs do? [03:47] usually they shouldnt [03:48] I've noticed my windows machines get slower over time [03:48] you can uninstall a program or a packet by sudo apt-get remove "packetname" [03:48] I often do a fresh install to combat that :l [03:48] try the firefox though [03:48] it's installing [03:54] type iwconfig on terminal and check what it says on bit rate= [04:12] 1Mb/s [04:13] well there is your problem [04:13] gues its somekind of driver issue for the wireless [04:14] type lspci -nn | grep 0280 [04:27] is that an l [04:28] or a | ? [04:28] or an I? [04:28] | [04:28] i L or |? [04:28] sorry :P [04:28] not i not L [04:28] just a line [04:30] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertical_bar === TheMaster is now known as Unit193 [04:45] it said symtax error newar unexpected token: "|" [04:46] I was writing the first l as |, my mistake. [04:47] It says: "03:00.0 Newtork controller [0280]: Intel Corporation Centrino Wireless-N 1030 [8086:008a] (rev 34)" [04:58] try this cat /etc/modprobe.d/iwlagn.conf options iwlagn 11n_disable50=1 11n_disable=1 [05:03] no such file or directory [05:05] try if this helps sudo iwconfig wlan0 power off [05:06] I can see the PCB under my keyboard... I wonder if thats bad... anyway [05:06] I did that, ill try the internet now [05:07] yeah it should take off the powersave from the wifi [05:08] surely having powersave mode on [05:08] should not be so detrimental to the internet performance [05:08] that I can't even access websites [05:08] I don't understand :l [05:08] its a bug on some wifi cards [05:08] that it keeps turning it off time to time [05:09] Well it's lagging :( [05:09] It worked perfectly and youtube loaded in a second... [05:09] and then when i typed in search terms and pressed enter it got stuck... [05:12] should I reenable it? [05:12] yeah you can [05:14] how do I do that? [05:14] same command but with 1s? [05:14] same command but "power on" [05:15] disable50=1 and disable=1 instead? [05:15] oh [05:15] Whoops, reading from the wrong thing. [05:15] I'm tired.. aha :l [05:23] any other ideas at this point in time? before testing wired? [05:25] well im pretty sure its the wifi drivers wich are causing it to have a problem but dont know howto fix it. Maybe you should ask in #ubuntu if anyone there knew [05:26] just remember to give the model of the laptop and the model of the wifi = Intel Corporation Centrino Wireless-N 1030 [05:27] is it okay to give them the newegg link? [05:27] or will they frown and shake their heads in disapproval [05:27] virtually speaking [05:27] MSI X Series X460DX-423US for model is enough [05:28] alright thanks a lot [08:54] . === IdleOne is now known as Guest92513 === hyperair is now known as Guest14260 === bodhizazen is now known as Guest93220 === seppe is now known as seppe_ === seppe_ is now known as seppe [15:16] I am running an old AMD 2500+ XP, 384Mb RAM, with 20Gb, 60Gb and 20Gb HDDs. What is the best Filesystem to format to... ext 3 or 4? [15:19] depends [15:19] EXT4 is the golden path [15:19] if you want different kind of performance for different kind of stuff, then it depends if you want XFS/JFS or ReiserFS [15:20] XFS is my favourite for huge files ;) [15:21] bioterror: Thank you, ext4 it is :) === Guest92513 is now known as IdleOne [17:10] HOw do I get Chromium to open Transmission torrent programme when I open a link. It is popping up a window warning me that it may be an attack. It asks me to continue or not and when I say yes it opens another Chromium instance and goes to my default homepage. And not Transmission. === Cheapshot_ is now known as Cheapshot [17:42] Cheapshot: Having fun? :) [17:42] ? [17:43] Just pulling you leg about your joins and quits. No hard feelings. :) [17:43] yeah configuring hexchat :), but I think i finally got it to work [17:44] Is that in quantal repos yet? [17:45] !info hexchat quantal [17:45] Package hexchat does not exist in quantal [17:45] !info xchat quantal [17:45] xchat (source: xchat): IRC client for X similar to AmIRC. In component universe, is optional. Version 2.8.8-3ubuntu15 (quantal), package size 345 kB, installed size 869 kB [17:45] ... lol? [17:47] Sometimes I venture to windows ^^ [17:48] same here [17:49] Understandable, it does build in linux too though, that's why I asked. May want to set your server pass as nick:pass though. ;) [17:49] afaict its still xchat, Unit193, in linux [17:49] TheLordOfTime: Hexchat isn't xchat, it is a renamed xchat-wdk. [17:49] Unit193, indeed :p [17:49] Unit193, same difference? :P [17:49] Anywho, bit offtopic... [17:49] * TheLordOfTime yawns [17:52] Unit193, servers pass? [17:53] hexchat has a server password field in the network list, this should make it so you are identified faster and even if using an alternick (in case this is already in use) [17:55] Unit193, how does that differ from the nickserv pass? [17:56] Should send it before you join channels as it sends it when connecting to the server rather than after. [17:57] k, gotta do it [17:57] HOw do I get Chromium to open Transmission torrent programme when I open a link. It is popping up a window warning me that it may be an attack. It asks me to continue or not and when I say yes it opens another Chromium instance and goes to my default homepage. And not Transmission. [18:01] Ascavasaion: Tried something like http://askubuntu.com/questions/44849/how-to-configure-chrome-to-open-magnet-urls-with-deluge ? [18:09] Unit193: Trying it right now. [18:10] Unit193: Well, if that works then I do not know how to do it hehe Still nothing. [18:10] Ascavasaion: Changed from deluge to transmission and from magnet to torrent? [18:14] Unit193: Which solution there? Seems like there are many different options. [18:16] Normally you'd go for the top one, but as I nither use Chromium or transmission, harder to check what the .desktop files with them have already... [18:19] I am not using Deluge though. [18:19] What torrent softare would you say has the most features and nicest to use then? [18:19] Obviously a Lubuntu one :) [18:23] "most features"? [18:23] "nicest to use"? [18:23] the second part is subjective [18:23] as for "most features", not sure why you'd want tons of features for torrents :/ [18:24] rtorrent [18:25] but honestly transmission-gtk is my weapon of choice, becouse it has a working web-ui [18:25] bioterror: Point taken :) [18:26] I might be at work, at my parents, at in-law's and I can put tv show for download ;) [18:26] bioterror: Yes, but I cannot get Chromium magnet links to open in Transmission [18:26] or ubuntu release [18:27] that's a xdg problem [18:31] Ascavasaion, /usr/share/applications/transmission-gtk.desktop [18:31] check that one [18:31] if you have following line [18:31] MimeType=application/x-bittorrent;x-scheme-handler/magnet; [18:33] bioterror: That line is already there. [18:34] also: Exec=transmission-gtk %U [18:34] with the %U? [18:35] bioterror: yes [18:35] good [18:35] http://www.void.gr/kargig/blog/2012/01/24/open-magnet-urls-with-xdg-open/ [18:45] Okay done... let's see... opening Chromium. [18:45] * bioterror holds his breath and crosses fingers [18:53] bioterror: Naaah, never worked. [18:55] bioterror: I changed both the home/joel/bin copy AND the /usr/bin one. Neither one worked. I restarted Chromium each time. [19:12] Hell but this is frustrating [19:12] Yes!!! Got it!!! [19:17] bioterror: If you want to know what eventually worked... this http://www.foresightlinux.se/make-chromium-or-chrome-to-open-magnet-links-in-lxde/ [19:39] HOw would one add shortcuts like Documents, Downloads, etc. to the bottom of PCManFM's side pane? Like Nautilus has. [19:41] you can add bookmarks :-) [19:42] WOW, so simple? Awesome! Thank you. I am falling in love with this Lubuntu woman :) [19:43] it's more like tom of finland kind of guy! ;) [19:44] huh? [19:46] You lost me with that one. [20:18] where should I install matlab to? === AlanBell is now known as zAlanBell === zAlanBell is now known as AlanBell [21:17] hello I need your help [21:17] mrojas6996, tell us more [21:17] then we might help you [21:18] very well, I have a EPSON LX-810L Dot Matrix Printer, and i'm experimented problems with the print [21:18] for example, the Ubuntu's print test page, is printed with draft, NQL and good quality [21:19] but documents made in LibreOffice Writer, is printed without draft, and NQL and very horrible [21:19] the print with libreoffice is a disaster [21:20] What can it be? [21:21] my english is experimental, jeje, sorry! [21:21] your english is good, but I have no idea what could be wrong with the prints [21:21] the printer is connected with a Centronics-to-USB adapter cable [21:22] but I have to flee to bed, it's 00:22 and I have to get up in about 5 hours ;) [21:22] maybe someone with printer can test your document, for example? [21:22] my printer is atm. at my parents. I'll get it back soon [21:25] Ok, thanks anyway [21:27] what's best way to determine if a user has pulseaudio running? pgrep -l pulse, or run pavucontrol to see if installed? [21:28] kanliot: pavucontrol doesn't have to be installed for pulseaudio to work. checking for the pulse process is probably the best bet [21:29] so the pgrep -l pulse is good? [21:29] yeah [21:30] thx :) [21:30] gonna add it to the wiki now [23:29] what directory should I install matlab to?