[00:01] hello all [00:02] hi [00:02] I was wondering if anyone can help me with the installation of xubuntu [00:03] I currently have windows vista and want to install xubuntu 12.10 [00:04] Genscher_: is there a website you can direct me to, or maybe help me with the installation ? [00:04] newuser619, sure, i can help you [00:04] i just installed xubuntu over my win7 installation 20 mins ago [00:04] :) [00:05] that would be great, thank you! [00:05] oh awesome [00:05] a) do you want to have both or only xubuntu? [00:05] both = windows + xubuntu (dual boot) [00:05] both [00:06] ok, you got the live cd? [00:06] live usb stick? [00:06] so I'm currently downloading xubuntu-12.10-desktop-i386.iso that is step #1 correct [00:06] I can transfer it to a usb stick once its done downloading [00:06] ok, are you sure about the 32bit edition? (laptop, notebook) [00:07] Genscher_: You should be able to change that in gpointing-device-settings, if you install it. [00:07] Unit193, thanks, will try [00:07] I have a laptop [00:07] alright, sounds fine then [00:07] (32/64bit is more of what you need and how much ram you have.) === slowz is now known as davewazhere [00:08] I have 4 gb of ram [00:08] (got 12gb here) [00:08] nice [00:08] mhm 4gb [00:08] yeah this laptop is about 3 years old so not the fastest but it works [00:08] that's somehow inbetween 32bit and 64bit :) [00:09] ? [00:09] @ Unit193 what would you suggest with 4gb ram? [00:09] so am i downloading the wrong version? [00:10] Genscher_: That's plenty of ram to use 64bit, but you can use all the ram with 32bit because of PAE. [00:10] newuser619, alright - you heard Unit193. YOu're fine :) [00:11] I have no idea what PAE means but ok [00:11] !whicharch [00:11] !pae [00:11] AMD64 and Intel 64 are fully supported architectures on Ubuntu. Consider using 64-bit if your memory ussage exceeds 4GB. See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/32bit_and_64bit [00:11] To use more than ~3.2GB RAM on a 32bit system you can install the PAE-enabled kernel. See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/EnablingPAE for more info [00:12] so I'm currently downloading xubuntu-12.10-desktop-i386.iso, should I put it on my flash drive after its done downloading [00:12] (All 32bit kernels are PAE now) [00:12] newuser619, in short words: yes ^^ [00:12] do I need to install anything else ? [00:13] You'll need something like unetbootin, or even better, LinuxLiveUSB creator. [00:13] yes, an application to write that iso on the usb stick [00:13] ok where can I download that application [00:13] newuser619, http://www.ubuntu.com/download/help/create-a-usb-stick-on-windows [00:16] ok thanks 1 min [00:18] ok its putting it on my usb stick [00:19] ok its done [00:20] Genscher_: you there? [00:20] yep [00:20] ok its done installing [00:20] do I need to reboot? [00:20] just restart with the usb stick plugged in (your BIOS should detect it and boot from USB) [00:22] ok do I need to do anything when it restarts or will it just start installing xubuntu ? [00:23] no, it will ask you what you want to do [00:24] you can take a look around first [00:24] no need to install [00:24] oh ok say I want to install it, can you give me any suggestions? [00:25] select the option "install xubuntu BESIDE Windows" [00:25] ok wish me luck [00:26] :D [00:26] thanks for your help [00:26] I will be back to let you know how it works [00:30] Genscher_: it didn't do anything [00:30] it just restarted windows again [00:30] you need to change your biod boot seqauence to start from USB [00:30] how do I do that? [00:31] sorry I should've told you I'm new to this stuff [00:35] please use google :) "bios boot usb stick" [00:36] normally when you reboot you can get into the bios screen using the F1, F2 or DEL key [00:36] sometimes, it's F10 [00:37] ok thanks [00:38] you have to press those key during the first 5 - 10 seconds. normally they key you have to press is also displayed on the screen [00:38] with the other text [00:56] can anyone please help me finalize the installation process ? [00:57] for xubuntu 12.10 [00:58] hank619: "finalize"? how far have you come, so far? [00:59] David-A: I booted from usb and when I click on install xubuntu its asking me about partitions [00:59] I want to keep windows vista so I clicked on use both and now its asking me about partitions [00:59] yes [01:00] ok I have a 250 gb hd [01:00] but its only showing 9gb and 6 gb [01:01] why is that? [01:02] and my internet won't work in xubuntu so that is why I can't tell you what its exactly saying [01:03] hank619: I'd never dualbot with windows, so I dont know exactly what you see, but I'm googling and have some pretty pictures. [01:04] I tried to google from xubuntu but my internet is not working in there [01:05] ok let me ask you this [01:05] Does someone know why checkinstall doesn't put empty directories into the created deb package? [01:05] hank619: before you selected "Install side by side", did it show a partitioning like "Windows Vista XXX GB" "/dev/xxx XXX GB" and "Free space XXX GB"? if so what xxx;es? [01:05] if I save everything I need from windows vista and if I just install xubuntu [01:06] hank619: lets try a dual boot. it should be possible. [01:06] I know its going to delete everything I have in windows vista, which I don't care because I will have it all saved...my question is will it delete windows vista or would I be able to get it back later [01:07] hank619: but saving all important stuff (a.k.a backup) before a re-partition is good, in case something goes horribly wrong [01:08] ok I will save everything and when I install xubuntu (not dual boot) just xubuntu will it keep the basic windows vista..(forget the files) [01:08] hank619: to be sure to have it later you must do a dual boot install (Install side by side). [01:08] ok how do I do that? [01:10] hank619: select "Install side by side" to keep Windows. or select "Specify partitions manually" but that may be more complicated. [01:11] Yes I Installed side by side and its complicated [01:11] I don't get it [01:11] if I do a single install [01:11] I don't care about windows vista [01:11] I actually would rather delete windows vista if possible [01:12] I'm backing up all the files I need from windows right now [01:12] hank619: I am sure someone has installed side by side, and remembers exactly what buttons to press. [01:13] ok [01:13] hank619: the install process is exactly the same for xubuntu and Ubuntu, so if you ask at #ubuntu, there may be more people awake to help you. [01:13] so how did you install it? [01:13] side by side or just xubuntu by itself? [01:13] hank619: I didn't have Windows on the hard disk to start with, never had. [01:14] lucky guy [01:14] lol [01:15] ok I'm using http://xubuntu.org/irc/ to chat on here [01:16] hank619: if you are very good at explaining exactly what you see on the screen during the install process, I think I can help you throu it, even thou I haven't done that exact thing. [01:17] hank619: the trick is to write everything you see, or screen dump and upload images after every little thing. [01:22] I'm just going to do a single install [01:22] thanks for your help David [01:25] hank619: don't hesitate ask at #ubuntu channel. dual boot should be simple. [02:27] Hey everybody does xubuntu come with zietgiest and geoclue? [02:30] zietgiest and geoclue are in the repositories (of lucid at least) [02:31] Not pre-installed. [02:36] well for Ubuntu they come default and installed [02:40] You can see with apt-cache show zeitgeist geoclue | grep Task that nither one is, but that doesn't mean you can't install them or that another program that you want doesn't depend on them. [02:42] Oh ok thanks. I don't use xubuntu now so that's why I asked [06:04] hey guys, I need some help [06:05] I'm running 12.10 and did a partial upgrade last night, which involved upgrades to the kernel, it now hangs on boot and I've been told to install a kernel via livecd [06:06] I'm currently running on livecd but unsure as to how to proceed or how to grab the kernel [06:06] don't have another kernel in the grub menu you can use? [06:06] I don't even seem to have the grub menu [06:08] hold down the shift key while you boot up - before the bios page goes away - and the menu should show [06:08] cheers, I'll that first [06:08] I'll try* [06:09] luck [06:29] hi, I'm back [06:29] trying to boot from the old kernel using GRUB didn't help, it hangs on boot too [06:29] how did it go? [06:30] k [06:30] what part did it hang on? [06:31] now I'm going off of memory here, but it was something like initializing bootram, or ram something [06:31] ok - you'll have to follow the advice you were working with before I guess [06:32] it was something like chroot from a live cd and update the kernel? [06:32] yes [06:32] !chroot [06:32] A chroot is used to make programs believe that the directory they are running in is really the root directory. It can be used to stop programs accessing files outside of that directory, or for compiling 32bit applications in a 64bit environment - see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BasicChroot [06:59] I ran into issue, after an update, I have no border in the xfce4 session [07:12] ok, I' [07:12] I'm getting nowhere with chroot :/ [07:15] I'm following the LiveCD Recovery on the ubuntu site, I mount the drive, but when I try to chroot I get "chroot: failed to run command `/bin/bash': No such file or directory" [07:23] Furah_: you have a link to the howto you are foloowing? [07:23] https://help.ubuntu.com/community/LiveCdRecovery#Update_Failure [07:24] you mounted the right partition in /mnt ? [07:25] is it possible to show the more "advanced graphics" only for Yakuake because I want to have transparency [07:26] with more advanced graphics I mean "display compositing" [07:26] you can't limit compositing to just one app [07:27] darn [07:27] urxvt has it's own pseudo transparency [07:27] well_laid_lawn, if I enable compositing where can I get other "speed" gains [07:27] it's what I use [07:27] well_laid_lawn, is it also dropdown? :) [07:28] no [07:28] xfce's compositor has some settings you can tweak to limit it's resource use [07:31] well_laid_lawn: did you say anything after I said I used sda1 not hda1? [07:31] I got disconnected [07:32] nope just asked if you mounted the right partition - never saw an answer [07:32] I'm fairly certain the only partition in sda1 [07:32] is* [07:32] what does ls /mnt/ show? [07:34] EFI [07:34] should be bin boot dev etc home ... [07:34] try ls /dev | grep sda [07:35] you might have to mount sda2 not sda1 [07:35] after you umount sad1 [07:43] well now chroot works, but apt-get upgrade is not working [07:43] you updated first? is the error about a lock file? [07:43] it seems every time I take a step there's another hoop to jump through [07:44] I meant apt-get update isn't working, sorry [07:44] it takes some practise to bugger up and fix linux [07:44] Any idea why openoffice does not want to start? :) [07:44] ;) [07:44] VinceThePrince: try to start it from a terminal to catch the errors [07:45] Furah_: what's the error with apt? [07:46] the end line says "E: Some index files failed to download. They have been ignored, or old ones used instead." [07:46] before that it seems to be hundreds of lines of things like "W: Failed to fetch http://au.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/quantal-backports/multiverse/binary-i386/Packages Something wicked happened resolving 'au.archive.ubuntu.com:http' (-5 - No address associated with hostname)" [07:47] sounds like something is up with your host name resolving [07:48] try ping -c3 www.google.com [07:48] seems so, it says unknown host [07:50] try sudo service network-manager restart [07:51] might pay to check the network connection ping -c3 8.8.8.8 [07:52] jesus christ :/ [07:52] --- 8.8.8.8 ping statistics --- [07:52] 3 packets transmitted, 2 received, 33% packet loss, time 2001ms [07:52] rtt min/avg/max/mdev = 112.223/137.985/163.747/25.762 ms [07:52] using wifi ? [07:53] ethernet, but I'm wireless broadband [07:53] that happens sometimes if the signal strength is down a bit [07:53] NBN needs to roll out to me asap [07:53] well_laid_lawn, where to enable "confirmation before deleting file"? [07:53] rainy day where you are? [07:53] VinceThePrince: in openoffice? [07:53] I don't use that sorry [07:54] well_laid_lawn, I mean when I delete files :) [07:54] well_laid_lawn, normally you can enable to ask "are you sure you want to delete..." [07:54] VinceThePrince: where are you deleting files? in the file manager? [07:54] should be default [07:54] well_laid_lawn, in thunar or on desktop [07:55] overcast, but I'm surrounded by trees so I always get poor reception [07:55] Furah_: that shouldn't stop host names being resolved [07:55] I know [07:56] did network-manager restart ok? [07:56] didn't seem to fix it [07:56] I'm in Brisbane by the way :) [07:56] root@xubuntu:/# service network-manager restart [07:56] network-manager stop/waiting [07:56] network-manager start/running [07:56] root@xubuntu:/# ping -c3 www.google.com [07:56] ping: unknown host www.google.com [07:57] regional NSW [07:57] is there any way that Thunar can automount network volumes? :( So far I need to ctrl-l + "smb://ip/volume" [07:57] sounds like you need to go back to X and check what network-manager is up to Furah_ [07:58] X? [07:58] !samba | Genscher check this link [07:58] Genscher check this link: Samba is the way to cooperate with Windows environments. Links with more info: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MountWindowsSharesPermanently and https://help.ubuntu.com/12.04/serverguide/C/windows-networking.html - Samba can be administered via the web with SWAT. [07:59] Furah_: the graphical environment [07:59] I am in a graphical environment [07:59] get there with ctrl+alt+F7 [07:59] ok - the howto says to work from tty so I assumed... [08:10] well this is real confusing [08:10] I cannot figure out why terminal has hostname issues :/ [08:12] what's the dns set to in network-manager? [08:12] dns = domain name server [08:13] 8.8.8.8 [08:13] should be fine using googles dns [08:14] I know, so it's real confusing [08:14] if it was a DNS issue then there's no way I could be trying to google for a solution [08:15] i was going to ask if you can go to google in a browser [08:16] wait [08:16] it seems to be to do with the fact that I'm chrooting [08:16] I opened up a new terminal tab, and pinged google.com from there and it worked fine [08:19] compare /etc/resolv.conf and /mnt/etc/resolv.conf [08:22] /mnt/etc/resolv.conf is empty [08:22] no wonder [08:23] cp -v /etc/reolv.conf /mnt/etc/resolv.conf [08:23] cp -v /etc/resolv.conf /mnt/etc/resolv.conf [08:25] any idea how to auto arrange items on desktop ? [08:25] right-click arrange desktop icons [08:27] Furah_, there is no such option on the desktop [08:28] what version of xubuntu are you running? [08:30] Hello. [08:30] How is this community doing? [08:31] This is my first time on an IRC. [08:31] Am I doing it right? [08:31] keeping it in the family works well with business, not romance [08:31] Ha-ha. Good one% [08:32] you might want to discuss that at #xubuntu-offtopic, this is a support channel [08:32] Furah_: you're updating ok now? [08:32] Very well. [08:32] Furah_, I'm running 12.04 [08:32] Furah_, fresh install [08:34] bye [08:34] just updated, upgrade doesn't show any of the kernels [08:35] damn :/ [10:26] How do I remove this nasty border from conky : http://www.zimagez.com/zimage/screenshot-02262013-112501am.php === Graet is now known as Guest96986 === Guest96986 is now known as Graet [11:52] [Xubuntu 12.04.2] Quod Libet > menu item View > Search Library What is the path of this "Library"? [11:54] bullgard4: you can set library path in preferences -> library (tab) [12:00] laite: Do you mean in the »Quod Libet Preferences « dialog window the »Scan Directories« input field? [12:02] Hi Everyone, Do you know an application which can backup windows such as Redo backup, acronis, norton ghost? [12:02] Jutas: maybe ask on ##windows [12:05] i'm using xubuntu [12:07] Jutas: from the point of view of xubunut, windows is just one of your disks, you can just copy the whole device with dd and keep somewhere [12:09] Thanks [12:18] bullgard4: yep [12:19] laite: Thank you very much for your help. [13:20] What can I use to keep track of tasks across multiple systems? [13:20] ner0x: tasks? [13:20] what kind of tasks? [13:20] Tasks as in "things I must completely within a timely manner". :) [13:21] what kind of them? [13:22] ner0x: you want a todo list? [13:22] web task, user tasks, proceses, temporal schisms? [13:22] "Sort emails, call accountant, fix that damn pipe", etc. [13:22] Where I can set priority as well. [13:22] TheSheep: Yeah, I guess a todo list is another way to put it. [13:22] ner0x: there are many web services that give you that [13:23] ner0x: or you could a bugtracker, if you roll that way [13:23] TheSheep: Well I have my own servers I'd prefer to use. [13:23] you can also have a todo.log and ftp/ssh it to your likings [13:23] GridCube: Want a little more functionality than that. [13:23] there are programs like osmo or rednotebook that can help you there [13:24] ner0x: so how about a bug tracker, like Trac, installed on one of your servers? [13:24] TheSheep: That could work. I'm open to suggestions. [13:24] there are addons for your desktop like screenlets that have todo list that autosync to ftp files === azeam is now known as azeam_afk [13:27] I also use zim, and I think it has an option to synchronise between desktops with a repository [13:27] * ner0x checks it out. [13:28] zim is a desktop wiki [13:28] :) its very similar to rednotebook [13:28] TheSheep: As for bugtracking I typically just use # TODO: or # FIXME: comments in my rails app. :) [13:28] ner0x: well, trac gives you a lot of the "management" tools [13:28] like versions, milestones, releases [13:29] you can plan a roadmap ahead [13:29] * ner0x checks it out. [13:29] and keep track of dependencies between tasks [13:29] To be used in conjunction with git yes? [13:29] not necessarily [13:30] it doesn't have to be connected to any code repository [13:30] Well I didn't mean innerconnectivity, rather supplimental. [13:30] I used trac for bugtracking in my project before I moved them all to bitbucket [13:30] bitbucket? [13:30] as bitbucket has its own simple bugtracker [13:30] something like github [13:31] a forge [13:31] Ah alright. [13:32] finally I am in [13:32] so guys how are you doing? [13:32] anybody here [13:32] I need help [13:32] please? [13:33] looks like everybody is busy [13:33] just ask your question, and if anybody knows, they will answer [13:34] ok I am using xubuntu, and there is a small squar at the tip left corner just under the applications icon [13:34] how can I fix that? [13:34] I searched for it and it happens to other people too [13:34] but I couldn't find any thing that workd [13:34] works* [13:34] I think the problem is xfce [13:35] so do you guys know how to fix this? [13:35] square* [13:35] xubuntu281: make a file called .gtkrc-2.0 in your home directory and put this into it: http://paste.openstack.org/raw/32511/ [13:36] xubuntu281: then switch to some other theme and back [13:37] (the period at the beginning of the filename is important) [13:39] it is me with the square problem [13:40] I think the problem is now fixed [13:40] yay! [13:40] but since xfce crashed I had to restart it [13:40] thanks TheSheep === ponbiki is now known as Guest10382 [14:04] hello [14:04] i'm new in Xubuntu [14:04] and not speak english very good [14:05] i'm brazilian :D [14:05] !br [14:05] Por favor, use #ubuntu-br para ajuda em português. Para entrar no canal por favor faça "/join #ubuntu-br" sem as aspas. Para a comunidade local portuguêsa, use #ubuntu-pt. Obrigado. [14:07] thanks [14:08] osmo would be cool if it synced. [14:11] Is there a way to sync packages installed on two machines? [14:11] Or three? [14:11] ner0x: yes [14:11] you can use the ubuntu software center [14:12] Interesting. You use this? [14:12] * ner0x looks it up [14:12] ner0x: http://www.addictivetips.com/ubuntu-linux-tips/how-to-synchronize-applications-between-multiple-ubuntu-computers/ [14:12] ner0x: not really [14:12] no use for me [14:13] ner0x, the silly solution for osmo syncking its to put its config folder to a shared resource [14:15] GridCube: Yeah that is sort of silly. taskwarrior is pretty sweet. I'll have to traverse the manpage for a bit. [14:17] ner0x, you could see vazaar too, it uses a mysql database to store its entries [14:17] !info vazaar [14:17] Package vazaar does not exist in quantal [14:17] mmm [14:17] GridCube: Did you just say mysql... [14:17] GridCube: You're dead to me. [14:18] P: [14:18] postgresql IN THE HOUSE [14:20] great internet its great === bazhang_ is now known as bazhang [14:21] :) [14:29] GridCube: Does this vazaar work with pg? Or task for that matter? [14:29] * ner0x consults the website/docs. [14:29] what is pg? [14:29] parental guidance? [14:34] ner0x, i think you would like this one, http://chandlerproject.org/ , but its not being developed anymore, though... i should work? [14:36] ner0x, there is also http://sourceforge.net/projects/group-office/ [14:36] that last one its probably the best [14:40] GridCube: PostgreSQL [14:41] well, its not my fault that you choose an unpopular database manager ner0x [14:42] GridCube: PostgreSQL is the most popular database out there? lol [14:42] GridCube: But I wasn't complaining. Just asking if there was. :) [14:42] oh, i dont know [14:42] again, i think your best option its group-office, seems like the most active and feature full option [14:42] I agree. [14:43] I think when I get to the point of wanting to pay for it, I'll grab it. [14:43] For now I think taskwarrior should work. [14:43] GridCube: I am thankful for your help. :) [14:43] but its free P: [14:44] GridCube: http://www.group-office.com/ ? [14:44] http://sourceforge.net/projects/group-office/ [14:45] Odd. No entry in the ubuntu repository for it. [14:45] * ner0x checks it out. [14:45] its a web application [14:51] quick question, if I download something via wget, how do I then install it? [14:52] Furah: Depends what it is. [14:52] Furah: What type of file is it? [14:52] a .deb file [14:53] Furah: Look up dpkg for further instructions. :) [14:53] cheers [14:54] Furah: apt-get, dpkg, and aptitude might be worth a read. The man pages that is. [14:55] man pages? [14:55] Furah: You're quite new to linux I imagine? [14:55] Furah, if you trust the deb file open it with the software center [14:55] somewhat [14:56] Furah: Very if you don't know what a man page is. But what GridCube said. [14:56] you can also install gdebi if you just want to install the deb whitout opening the whole usc [14:56] usually my files are downloable via browser [14:56] its the same [14:57] unfortunately, with this file it would get to 500k and stop :/ [14:57] there is no difference in the result by using one or other method [14:57]