=== synaptix is now known as thecowmoos === thecowmoos is now known as synaptix === bazhang_ is now known as bazhang [03:30] i have an elantech touchpad that is not recognized at all by xubuntu. it just says "ps/2 generic mouse". i've tried a bunch of fixes to no avail. running the latest kernel [03:40] Gaddel: fixes? [03:40] whats broken? you want to add functionality? you should be able to add a custom xorg.conf or other ways to force-add what you want [03:42] sorry. "synclient -l" says "no synaptics drivers loaded" [03:42] holstein: and xinput list lists the device as a "PS/2 Generic Mouse" [03:42] holstein: i'd like to enable two touch scrolling and such [03:46] it might not be a synaptics touchpad [03:46] might be alps or something [03:47] well_laid_lawn: it's elantech [03:47] well_laid_lawn: i can't modify it with gpointing-device-settings or anything [03:48] I don't know anything about that but let's check on the web [03:50] Gaddel: does dmesg | grep elantech return anything? [03:53] well_laid_lawn: one sec [03:55] here's an option - "create /etc/modprobe.d/psmouse.conf and add the line: options psmouse force_elantech=1" [04:01] Gaddel: maybe http://l0ner.github.com/blog/20120319_2305-Elantech_touchpad_linux/ will help ..or a page like it [04:04] i tried creating a config [04:04] in /usr/share/X11 named 50-elantech.conf [04:04] now the cursor does not work at all [04:04] what should i do? [04:05] remove that config, check the X log [04:05] how can i open my terminal without a cursor? [04:05] what should i press [04:06] you might have to go to a tty [04:06] ctrl+alt+F2 [04:06] ctrl+alt+F7 to get back [04:07] thanks [04:07] i got it [04:07] where is the X log? [04:07] /var/log/Xorg.0.log [04:07] I'd use 'less /var/log/Xorg.0.log' [04:08] pgdown to scroll and q to quit [04:10] hm [04:10] can't find anything out of the ordinary [04:10] how far back does it go? [04:10] does it persist on reboot? [04:10] the X log? just for the current session [04:11] there's a Xorg.0.log.old for the last session [04:11] thanks [04:17] handy tip no8 [04:17] !tab [04:17] You can use your key for autocompletion of nicknames in IRC, as well as for completion of filenames and programs on the command line. [04:22] hi [04:25] !hi [04:26] Hi!, Welcome to #xubuntu! Feel free to ask questions and help people out. The channel guidelines are at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IRC/Guidelines. Enjoy your stay! [04:26] bots a bit slow... [04:39] hi [04:40] im new to ubuntu [04:40] CJ_, great [07:14] hi people! what is the package to install. I want to get a localdictionarie "english-easyEnglish" [07:56] eh oh! the package for english dictionarie. [08:02] ms_: have a look at aspell or hunspell [08:02] synaptic [08:03] search for "english dictionary" [08:03] plenty there [08:03] ahh, ok. :) [08:04] menu : applications -> system -> synaptic package manager (on xubuntu 10.04) [08:47] Hi [08:49] I need help with drivers for my DIN keyboard (old jack). Could anybody help me? [08:50] does it even need drivers? [08:51] yes, xubuntu can't find this keyboard [08:51] i don't know why [08:52] no idea [08:53] I've already found answer for usage old com-mouse drivers... but in this case i've no idea too (( [08:54] I'd check what dmesg says in a terminal when you plug it in [08:56] a package to install; to read *.docx(other than openOffice) please... [08:57] I run it with iso image disk already installed, I have to find 50% of answer before asking in this chat. I'm not so advanced linux user, sorry [13:28] hello [13:29] !hi | qasim [13:29] qasim: Hi!, Welcome to #xubuntu! Feel free to ask questions and help people out. The channel guidelines are at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IRC/Guidelines. Enjoy your stay! [13:29] hi Grid [13:29] Finally i managed to install xubuntu..yay [13:31] :D [13:31] congrats [13:32] thanks [13:33] i had to fully format my HDD to intall it properly [13:33] :/ thats unfortunate [13:33] but worth it! [13:33] yeah [13:34] :) [13:37] which office application do you guys recommend to install? [13:38] qasim: libreoffice [13:38] right [13:38] qasim, depends on your needs. abiword is a good and light word processsor, gnumeric for spreadsheet editing [13:39] !best [13:39] Usually, there is no single "best" application to perform a given task. It's up to you to choose, depending on your preferences, features you require, and other factors. Polls are highly discouraged to be taken on this channel. If you insist on getting people's opinions, please ask BestBot in #ubuntu-bots. [13:39] ^ that [13:39] well i get lot of things to do in word [13:39] ^ what knome said [13:39] that message is a bit harsh... [13:39] somewhat extensive office user [13:40] maybe see if abiword can do it for you first [13:40] you can always install libreoffice later :) [13:40] if you need a complete office suite, then libreoffice is your choice though [13:40] or you can do it now and test it first, what ever rocks your boat [13:40] you have point knome [13:41] well no rocking of boat..i just wanna float my boat lol [13:47] can i make NTFS partitions with gparted? [13:48] sure [13:48] unless you really need an ntfs partition, i wouldn't create one though [13:49] afaik, ntfs support still isn't optimal in linux [13:50] that's an understatement :) [13:51] well, i know nothing of that, so i'll leave accurate estimations for others [13:51] hmm right [13:51] i can't remember the last time i saw an ntfs partition [13:52] ('saw' in abstract sense) [13:52] lol [13:53] if i have to make any partition which type do you recommend? [13:55] ext4 [13:58] okay [13:58] ty folks [13:58] got to go now [13:58] bye === `mOOse` is now known as m00se === ponbiki is now known as Guest31156 [14:44] I'm trying to install CoverGloobus from .tar.gz file. When i try run ./configure i get this error configure: error: cannot run /bin/bash ./config.sub [14:45] userzerox, you should refer to the instructions of overgloobus [14:45] userzerox, maybe installing build-essential helps [14:45] userzerox, but i'd suppose you have that already since you are building [14:46] knome: Thanks for you reply. Did you mean Wiki page ? [14:46] userzerox, i don't know covergloobus - just any instructions they have for installing [14:47] knome: Thanks [14:48] np [15:54] can someone explain me what this is saying? http://paste.ubuntu.com/1427789/ [15:55] pdf2txt works on other pdfs but when i try to use it over www.sti.nasa.gov/thesvol1.pdf this file its says that [15:55] pdf is broken? [15:56] GridCube: can you access the pdf? [15:56] GridCube: others fromt he same source? wonder if theres a way to "lock" a pdf to keep it from becoming text... [15:57] knome, no the pdf is ok, [15:57] baizon, yes [15:58] holstein, evince says it doesnt have security [15:58] holstein, i dont have other pdfs from the same source to check [15:58] GridCube: maybe some symbol that cant be read [15:59] :/ maybe its too big 1107 pages [15:59] GridCube: im just proposing there might be something nasa does either intentional or not to lock it.. but the error makes me think ots more what baizon is getting at.. a character or symbol that cant be translated or whatever [16:00] mmmm i see [16:00] let me see the man pdf2tx [16:00] GridCube, you could try to split the pdf to separate pdf files first [16:01] i see [16:02] using -p 1,2 rises the same problem [16:03] Need Help! Please help me install this! I have downloaded all the necessary files.bigrza.deviantart.com/art/NotifyConky-Desktop-175447919 [16:04] Oops! Wrong link.. Here's the correct one http://bigrza.deviantart.com/art/NotifyConky-Desktop-175447919 [16:04] userzerox: bad link for me [16:05] using -d for more debug it gives me this http://paste.ubuntu.com/1427813/ [16:05] holstein: Please check the new link [16:05] i see 'Encrypt" there, could that be it? [16:05] userzerox: i have something like that.. you should have a conky config file.. you install conky, drop in the config and start conky [16:06] userzerox: i use "conky" from a terminal to start and test conky.. then when i get it the way i want, i use "conky &" [16:07] userzerox: you can elaborate as to what you need help with [16:07] I have downloaded all files. Including conky files. I couldn't install covergloobus from .tar.gz file. Please check this question i have posted. https://answers.launchpad.net/covergloobus/+question/216600 [16:08] userzerox, have you installed 'build-essential' ? [16:08] http://imagebin.org/239042 is what my conky looks like userzerox [16:09] userzerox, and/or have you read the reply to your question? [16:10] knome: Oops. I checked back like 15 mins ago & there was no reply. I'm checking now. Thanks [16:10] holstein: I'm trying the same. [16:25] Would anyone happen to have any input on my LightDM question? ... http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2092461 [16:39] /msg NickServ VERIFY REGISTER Nanoflaxx djqaksdzfpny [16:39] leaving [17:04] userzerox: none of the volunteers here create or maintain covergloobus... what are you trying to do with it? what errors are you getting? what does the readme file say it needs to work? [17:22] hostein: I'm just trying to get conky running! I had some errors while installing covergloobus. It's working now :) Thanks for your time & reply. [17:33] i have a large rooster [17:34] xubuntu433, do you also have a support question? [17:35] sorry mate nothing important from me [17:35] ok...this is weird...running 12.04.1...just got a update notification, look at what it was, went ahead and said "do it". Next thing I know a dialogue box pops up stating "CD/DVD 'Ubuntu 12.10 _Quantal Quetzal_ Release i386 (20121017.2)' is required. Any ideas? [17:35] have a nice day [17:44] Well, somehow, somewhere the line in software sources for the Ubuntu 12.10 CD got added ( I delete the line for Xubuntu 12.04 CD right after install.) [17:47] userzerox: you dont need covergloobus for conky [17:47] userzerox: you just install conky and run it.. what are you trying to add to conky with covergloobus? [17:54] holstein: Please check this bigrza.deviantart.com/art/NotifyConky-Desktop-175447919 [17:55] http://bigrza.deviantart.com/art/NotifyConky-Desktop-175447919 [17:56] whats a simple sql viewer? [17:56] select * from table; [17:57] but i have this .sql file, and i want to see its structure [17:57] GridCube, what's the format? is it just an export? [17:57] its .sql [17:57] i dont know, i guess its from mysql [17:57] that's the file extension [17:58] try guessing harder [17:58] can you open it in leafpad? [17:58] the system that uses it it mysql [17:58] yes [17:58] there you see the structure then [17:59] sounds like an export, there's no other way to read it than read it in a text editor unless you import it somewhere [17:59] (considering it is an export) [18:01] :D yes! thanks mister k [18:01] np [18:22] Anyone there ? [18:23] !anyone | userzerox [18:23] userzerox: A high percentage of the first questions asked in this channel start with "Does anyone/anybody..." Why not ask your next question (the real one) and find out? See also !details, !gq, and !poll. [18:23] !patience | userzerox [18:23] userzerox: Don't feel ignored and repeat your question quickly; if nobody knows your answer, nobody will answer you. While you wait, try searching https://help.ubuntu.com or http://ubuntuforums.org or http://askubuntu.com/ [18:24] I'm sorry! this is my first time. Please accept my apology. [18:25] I'm trying to set this conky theme. I have extracted all files to proper location. I'm just confused with icons file. Where do i extract it to ? [18:26] http://bigrza.deviantart.com/art/NotifyConky-Desktop-175447919 [18:44] hi [18:45] which msn messenger provides voice chat in linux? [18:46] aMSN [18:47] aMsn hmm [18:47] olrite let me try it === `mOOse` is now known as m00se [19:01] how to install aMsn? [19:16] xubuntu735: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1954154 [19:17] Pidgin should have it also?.. [19:29] i have installed skype but i can open it only fromt he terminal and when i close the window.. the skype is also closed [19:30] how to fix this prob? [19:30] from the terminal* [19:30] xubuntu735: skype & is one way [19:30] xubuntu735: adding a proper shortcut would be another [19:30] i mean when i close the terminal the skype also closes [19:31] did you get the .deb from here? http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-computer/linux/ [19:31] nopes [19:31] that 1 should work i think [19:31] there should be a menu item [19:31] http://tutorial.softurtle.com/linux-tutorial-install-skype-xubuntu-12-04 [19:32] and you completed: sudo apt-get -f install ? [19:32] yeah [19:32] (plus the libraries) [19:33] the new one sucks, but maybe just upgrade it from skype.com (and/or remove old) to avoid the stress? :) [19:33] xubuntu735: so, you can install the suggested .deb, make a proper menu item for the version you have installed, or use "&" after the launch command in the terminal.. or just leave the terminal open.. or install somethiing like kupfer [19:35] what is kupfer for? [19:35] xubuntu735: fast access of data [19:35] im using synapse instead of kupfer [19:35] olrite [19:36] btw its qasim here..if you guys remember [19:36] lol [19:37] xubuntu735: i would just remove what you have, and install the one from the site, or the one from the partner repos [19:37] & sign isnt working [19:37] how to remove it [19:37] xubuntu735: not sure what you mean [19:38] xubuntu735: just dont type it in [19:38] its so light weight i think i should not remove it [19:38] xubuntu735: what will work is "command &" in the terminal [19:38] well i typed "skype&" [19:39] but when i closed the terminal [19:39] xubuntu735: sure.. type this instead [19:39] skype & [19:39] not skype& [19:39] hmm ok [19:39] not working [19:39] same problem [19:40] xubuntu735: worked for me [19:40] xubuntu735: also, its not a "problem" [19:40] when i type that command ..terminal diplays a mesaage [19:40] like some thing failed [19:40] xubuntu735: open a terminal.. type "skype &" ..hit return.. type "exit" [19:40] xubuntu735: if the application isnt launching, this wont fix it [19:41] xubuntu735: i would remove whatever you have installed and install it from the site or the partner repos [19:41] olrite [19:41] thanks [19:42] actually i was closing the terminal by clicking over cross [19:42] now its okay [19:42] xubuntu735: you can do that, or try it *exactly* as i suggested above, which worked for me [19:43] but im not sure the skype from their site would be so light weight a this one is [19:43] second i dont know the uninstallation procedure [19:44] as this one is* [19:45] xubuntu735: sure.. im just not sure you have skype [19:45] xubuntu735: its not open source, or able to be edited.. you might have something with spyware in it for all we know [19:46] xubuntu735: either its skype, or its not [19:46] xubuntu735: the new skype (4) is huge and bloated, that's for sure.. [19:47] its skype beta [19:47] but its not exactly like the one from their official site [19:48] btw when i type skype in the terminal [19:48] the skype messengers pops up and logs me in..in a jiffy [19:48] i hope its not a spyware [19:48] im using 4 beta.. works fine. though it was glitchy at first [19:48] xubuntu735: if its not skype, its not skype.. if it is, then it is [19:49] hmm [19:49] if you are saying "im having issues with something that im not sure is skype". just remove it, and get skype [19:50] you dont have to get the 4 beta.. but bet it from a source that when i ask "where did you get skype?" you can answer "a trusted source" [19:50] let me paste something terminal message here [19:50] qasim@VGN-FS415M:~$ skype & [1] 3561 qasim@VGN-FS415M:~$ (skype:3561): GLib-WARNING **: unknown option bit(s) set [19:51] (skype:3561): GLib-WARNING **: unknown option bit(s) set (skype:3561): GLib-WARNING **: unknown option bit(s) set (skype:3561): GLib-WARNING **: unknown option bit(s) set ^C qasim@VGN-FS415M:~$ [19:51] xubuntu735: if it opens and runs, that wouldnt scare me [19:51] yes its working [19:51] then, just stop opening it from the terminal [19:52] i have tried echo sound test service [19:52] voice quality i okay too [19:52] is okay* [19:54] how can i open it directly? [19:56] i mean ..its the only way i know to launch skype [19:56] i cant see any icon or anything anywhere else [19:56] xubuntu735: install the arguably more appropriate skype .deb that should get you a menu item.. or create a custom launcher.. or use something like kupfer or synapse [19:57] would these softwares (kupfer or synapse) overload my computer? [19:57] xubuntu735: a custom lanucher wont for sure [19:58] add a menu item manually [19:58] right [19:58] i prefer kupfer to clicking around.... i find it a light alternative to launching applications [19:58] sorry for being so naive and dumb ..but i really know nothing about linux OS : [19:58] is it what you need? of course not.. that version of skype should give you a menu item [19:58] :( [19:59] kupfer [19:59] xubuntu735: there are launchers like this for other OS's. the concept of kupfer or synpse is not linux specific [19:59] okay im gonna download it [19:59] but wondows does it all by itself [20:01] xubuntu735: the applications do it all by them selves [20:01] xubuntu735: my skype gave me a menu item.. i have installed applications in windows xp that didnt [20:01] xubuntu735: again, this is not a linux specific issue [20:04] i have downloaded kupfer without any addons from the software centre [20:06] kool [20:06] kupfer is fine [20:06] thanks heaps [20:06] Uh, Um... Is this where I ask for help? [20:06] yeah [20:06] you are at right place [20:06] Oh~ Yay~ [20:06] I'm trying to install Glame [20:07] if you have any issues regarding xubuntu [20:07] And.. I have no idea what I'm doing [20:07] I'm new to linux [20:07] and i dont even know what glame is :( [20:07] It's an audio softwar [20:07] *e [20:07] Supposed to be the Gimp of Audio [20:07] Newb: what are you trying to do?? [20:08] Newb: audacity is usually what folks use for stereo editing [20:08] ardour is what i use.. but its likely overkill for you.. requires JACK [20:09] I just want a program that I can record some songs [20:09] pretty much everything is gonna be overkill for me [20:09] Newb: audacity [20:09] Ok, where do I get that? [20:09] Newb: gnome-sound-recorder [20:09] Newb: its in the repos [20:09] Uh [20:10] I... I don't know what that means [20:10] what is repos? [20:10] Newb: you can install if from the software center.. synaptic. the terminal [20:11] open a terminal.. sudo apt-get install audacity gnome-sound-recorder [20:11] Uh [20:11] pretend I'm your grandmother [20:11] what's a terminal [20:11] I'm sorry I'm so ignorant [20:12] Newb: its in the menu. labeled "terminal".. you should see the word "terminal".. click that word with the cursor that moves when you move the mouse [20:12] in that black box that comes up, you can type, or copy paste "sudo apt-get install audactity gnome-sound-recorder" [20:12] ok wait, where do I find the menu? [20:13] without the quote marks.. the little "'s [20:13] is it in software center [20:13] on my desktop somewhere? [20:13] Newb: you can install from the software center [20:13] Newb: first thing.. just relax [20:13] ok, I have ubuntu software center open [20:13] Haha, sorry [20:14] hmm [20:14] in the software center you can search "audacity" [20:14] oh oh yay~ [20:15] So, should I be getting most of my downloads from the software center? For future reference [20:16] well [20:16] Newb: yes.. i would say all.. until that doesnt work for you, then you'll learn how to do otherwise, and why thats a good/bad idea [20:16] Alright~ [20:17] So, it says it's installed... Where do I go to open it? [20:17] Newb: the elusive menu [20:18] Ooh [20:18] ok I'm listening [20:18] well, thats about all i have.. you click on it. and launch it... configure it and record [20:18] there is also gnome-sound-recorder which might be even simpler [20:19] I think I'll be alright with audacity, I remember my exhusband used that [20:19] THank you so much for your help~ [20:19] I'll see if I can't find that menu [20:19] sure.. enjoy!. check out #opensourcemusicians for more audio specific stuff [20:20] Thanks~ [20:20] Ah! I found it! Right click. :) [20:21] i have installed java jdk through software centre ..though it works fine overall [20:21] but its certain functions are disabled [20:21] Newb: there should be a panel along the top.. with the time in it.. on the far left, otherside from the time should be a menu button [20:22] xubuntu735: what functions?.. [20:22] like [20:22] holstein: Oh yeah! That's the same as right click~ [20:22] im using webbrowser [20:22] which asks for java [20:23] java is working fine over them but when i click over buttons like search [20:23] it does nothing [20:23] otherwise in windows a menu used to popup [20:23] xubuntu735: you should be able to get the same java version [20:24] which java suits xubuntu 12.10? [20:25] xubuntu735: thats not the question. the question is which one does the website you are having issues with expect [20:25] hmm yeah [20:26] holstein: My best friend lives in in your town! That's so cool~ [20:26] Newb: asheville? you want to take this to the ot channel? [20:26] where's that? [20:27] the ot channel I mean [20:27] !ot | Newb [20:27] Newb: #xubuntu is the Xubuntu support channel, #xubuntu-devel for discussion regarding development of Xubuntu, and #xubuntu-offtopic is for random chatter. Welcome! [20:27] * Rios wonders if anyone is alive in here [20:27] Rios, no, we're all walking dead. [20:27] .idle [20:27] lol [20:27] lol [20:27] sorry, yes thank you [20:27] can i place xbuntu onto a flashdrive and make it bootable? [20:28] i have iced tea web 1.3 plugin [20:28] and i guess its the latest one prolly.. [20:28] i should use older version of it [20:28] yeah you can rios [20:29] would i use the alternate install cd and not the desktop cd [20:29] for that question ..referred to knome lol [20:29] or holstein [20:29] Rios, from which system are you creating the usb drive? [20:30] xubuntu735: iced tea is not java.. [20:30] I'm going to place it on an em64t Dell Inspiron on it's own partition. [20:31] permanent install [20:31] it says iced tea web plugin executes java applets [20:31] Rios, i mean, is it a windows, ubuntu or something else where you need to create the usb drive [20:31] xubuntu735: i have always found that i tolerate it til something doesnt work, then i get java [20:31] windows [20:32] it's dual boot 7/8 but I will use 7 [20:32]