[00:17] is there a remote access program in xubuntu? [00:25] Noskcaj, for RDP ? there is remmina for remote desktop client. [00:28] Chaser, ok, ty [00:29] Noskcaj: for SSH there is openssh-server [00:30] Noskcaj: an alternative to remmina is vinagre [00:31] And remmina uses rdesktop or freerdp as a backend. Pretty sure Vinagre comes by default. [00:36] ok, thanks guys. when my install finishes i'll look into those [00:38] Noskcaj: I also think vinagre is installed by default. just look in the menu for Network>Remote Desktop Viewer [03:56] brasiç [04:56] how do i get dvd decryption? [05:06] !dvd | rmarker [05:06] rmarker: Ubuntu's default installation and repositories do not include packages needed to play commercial DVDs for legal reasons. For information on adding them, see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats/PlayingDVDs | For information on the legalities involved, see the "DVD" section of https://help.ubuntu.com/community/FreeFormats [05:20] I did a distribution-upgrade to Ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS. Then I installed the DEB program package »xubuntu-desktop«., logged out and logged in to »Xfce Session«. Now I have Xubuntu . In mc the letters are too small. How should I enlarge (scale up) the letters in mc? [05:30] mc [05:30] ? [05:43] packetfrog: mc stands for "Midnight Commander". [05:50] change the font size in your term [06:07] packetfrog: This is GNOME-Terminal 3.4.1.1 here. How can I change its font size? [06:11] http://askubuntu.com/questions/58379/how-can-i-permanently-change-the-text-size-for-gnome-terminal [06:11] bullgard4, [06:17] packetfrog: This worked. Thank you very much for your help. [06:21] bullgard4, no worries :) [06:21] * packetfrog waves to sunstar === Myrtti_ is now known as Myrtti [07:20] I did a dist-upgrade to Ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS, Thunar 1.2.3 > Edit > Settings... > Filemanager Settings > Display > (Default View) > Open Default View with: Detail view. How can I persuade Thunar to show the files in Detail view? === tsimpson_ is now known as tsimpson [07:47] [solved] [09:32] can i have some help with activation nvidia driver for xubuntu ,i install the driver but when i try to open settings i have this:You do not appear to be using the NVIDIA X driver. Please edit your X configuration file (just run `nvidia-xconfig` as root), and restart the X server. [09:33] can i have some help with activation nvidia driver for xubuntu ,i install the driver but when i try to open settings i have this:You do not appear to be using the NVIDIA X driver. Please edit your X configuration file (just run `nvidia-xconfig` as root), and restart the X server. [09:33] Did you do what it says? [09:34] yes [09:34] and i have an error [09:34] what error [09:34] WARNING: Unable to locate/open X configuration file. [09:34] ERROR: Unable to write to directory '/etc/X11'. [09:34] this [09:34] sudo nvidia-xconfig [09:35] try that [09:35] unable to open/write to/read/whatever is generally because you are not using sudo [09:35] Using X configuration file: "/etc/X11/xorg.conf". [09:35] Backed up file '/etc/X11/xorg.conf' as '/etc/X11/xorg.conf.backup' [09:35] New X configuration file written to '/etc/X11/xorg.conf' [09:36] and now ?! [09:36] restart and see how it goes [09:36] Come back and let me know if it works [11:08] i can't start compiz in xubuntu 12.10 someonea have a direct profile ?! please [11:33] lar lar [11:37] anyone awake in here - got an issue driving me nuts, sometimes I start up to find wallpaper is only on one of my monitors - at some odd resolution, have to logout and login to make it on both screens - used arandr to setup screens - that appears to work fine, tried xfdesktop --reload - no difference [11:37] :> [11:37] It never works on my desktop [11:37] Unless I set to to cover both screens with one image and it looks like crap. [11:38] works fine on mine when I logout/in [11:39] I never bother to play with it, I only use my monitor on its side for pdf's and what not [11:39] so - can you help or not? [11:40] Install nitrogen? [11:41] default things should do the job === daim2k5_Zzz is now known as daim2k5 [11:47] Everything I keep reading is saying install something so obviously default does not work for many people and they dont share how :P [11:48] ok - I could go with that if it NEVER set the wallpaper properly - as it is maybe 3 out of 10 boots fails to show them :) [11:48] so something default is working sometimes :) [11:56] elfy: Was not arguing. I know your right. :) [11:56] I didn't think you were :) [11:57] just one of those really annoying things :| [11:57] * packetfrog offers some tea and cigarettes [11:57] ty lol === daim2k5 is now known as daim2k5_Zzz [12:35] packetfrog: calling the script from lightdm.conf now - I'll see what happens now [12:43] * packetfrog keeps fingers crossed for elfy. === daim2k5_Zzz is now known as daim2k5 [13:22] elfy: i've recently been using xfdesktop from git – there were quite some improvements, also wrt multi-monitor-support. works quite well so far [13:22] excellent [13:23] it's still in a separate branch, but will most likely be merged to git-master next week [13:23] in general I've no issues - just this annoying intermittent one :) [13:23] it's really only good news if you're not afraid of compiling yourself :) [13:23] lol [13:28] ;/ === daim2k5 is now known as daim2k5_Zzz [16:12] HOw do you execute a python script from command line in xubnutu with root priviledges ? [16:12] *How [16:14] try " sudo python ... dont know If it works I dont use it :/ [16:15] or try" sudo su" to get root rights and then " python " ... maybe it will work [16:19] thanks ! [16:19] harvi: do you know how to install grofract in xubuntu ? [16:19] I have been trying !! [16:20] aiena: http://sourceforge.net/projects/gnofract4d/files/gnofract4d/3.14.1/ [16:20] there you just chose the right deb file [16:21] i chse the right file I tried it [16:22] aiena: grofract have .deb package. see http://sourceforge.net/projects/gnofract4d/ [16:22] it opens up the ubuntu software center as gives a dependency is not satisfied python <2.7 [16:22] baizon: that mode does not work [16:22] I tried to figure out the dependency [16:22] python is installed [16:23] and it is 2.7 I think [16:23] aiena: have you tried sudo apt-get install -f [16:23] I'll try [16:23] or try to download this. http://sourceforge.net/projects/gnofract4d/files/gnofract4d/3.12/gnofract4d-python26_3.12-1ubuntu1_i386.deb/download [16:24] harvi: why using an old version? [16:24] baizon: I tried sudo apt-get install gnofract4d_3.14.1_amd64.deb -f [16:24] of course, if hes using xubuntu older than 12.04 that would make sense then [16:24] after cding to the directory [16:25] aiena: i didnt wrote that [16:25] cd 'ing [16:25] write sudo apt-get install -f [16:25] damn.. thats 3.12 ..sry my bad [16:25] ouch I thought xubuntu 12.04 comes with python 2.x [16:26] does it want to remove the gnofract4d pkg? [16:26] seems like itys updated to 3.2 (: [16:26] aiena: it also have python2.7 [16:26] no [16:26] baizon: it said 3.2 was installed [16:26] it has python 2.7.3 but gnofract want 2.6 [16:26] but is not needed [16:26] harvi: yes [16:26] aiena: yes, http://packages.ubuntu.com/precise/python2.7 [16:27] baizon: IS IT POSSIBLE TO DOWNGRADE TO 2.6.X [16:27] sorry for the caps [16:27] aiena: what gave the install -f command? [16:27] what was the result? [16:28] baizon http://pastebin.com/QiFxrZTm [16:30] aiena: ok try then: 1. cd to the gnofract4d_3.14.1_amd64.deb file, 2. run sudo dpkg -i gnofract4d_3.14.1_amd64.deb, 3. run sudo apt-get install -f [16:31] baizon: how about using ..... sudo dpkg -i --force-all [16:31] harvi: or this, yes [16:32] baizon: If I run harvi's command is it safe ? [16:32] aiena: if this doesnt work, show the result in pastebin please [16:32] in that case step 3 will not be needed right [16:32] aiena: yes [16:32] aiena: it is the same think. [16:34] i saw few posts but I havent find solution for this :/ ... but maybe downgrading python will work. Some of them tried to install 2 python versions in diferent folders with symlinks but it doesnt work [16:35] baizon it failed here is the second command output http://pastebin.com/CzXdmsTHon running sudo apt-get install -fit ask me to remove gnofract [16:35] aiena: wrong pastebin url [16:36] http://pastebin.com/CzXdmsTH [16:36] on running sudo apt-get install -f it ask me to remove gnofract [16:36] aiena: well then install python 2.6 [16:37] aiena: install it from here: http://askubuntu.com/questions/125342/how-can-i-install-python-2-6-on-12-04 [16:37] hmm.. downgrade python to 2.6 and install libjpeg62 too [16:37] so shoud I say yes to the output of sudo apt-get install -f [16:37] aiena: then try again [16:38] baizon: should I say yes to http://pastebin.com/xt9CvFmS before proceeding to downgrade to 2.6 ? [16:39] aiena: yes [16:39] that would automatically install libjpeg62 for me [16:39] aiena: yes, thats ok [16:39] I know [16:39] yes remove gnofract and libjpeg62 you dont need to install because it will be installed automatically [16:40] aiena: then add the python 2.6 ppa, install python 2.6 and try again the 3 steps i wrote (or 2 harvi wrote) [16:45] ok [16:49] Baizon same errors are coming !! I ran sudo-apt-get install -f to cleanup [16:50] * baizon [16:50] aiena: have you installed python 2.6? [16:50] yes [16:50] how do I verify [16:51] it wont list in synaptics [16:51] but it is installed [16:52] baizon: http://pastebin.com/VQCb6j7n [16:52] I think that log shows its installed [16:53] aiena: yes it is [16:54] but whats happening when you try to install your program? [16:54] I will show you [16:54] I have cleaned up before [16:54] with sudo apt-get install -f [16:54] so I will just re run [16:55] baizon: http://pastebin.com/umUCXGPM [16:56] aiena: try uninstalling python2.7 [16:56] then again [16:56] yes there could be a conflict [16:57] baizon: synaptics says I have 1 broken package [16:57] One sec [16:57] I know which [16:57] ok :) [16:58] it was gnofract [16:58] the odd thing is synaptics does not list python 2.7 [16:58] or the tick mark [16:58] si I cant purge/remove it from there [16:58] which command to run ? [16:59] *so [16:59] *can't [16:59] aiena: you dont need to remove it [16:59] use this: http://askubuntu.com/questions/14615/how-do-i-make-the-terminal-run-python-3-1/14624#14624 [17:00] baizon: sudo update-alternatives --config python [17:00] update-alternatives: error: no alternatives for python. [17:00] it list that there are no alternatives - odd [17:01] the second line is the output [17:03] aiena: ou well the devs have a solution for the problem... http://sourceforge.net/p/gnofract4d/discussion/2319/thread/067884db [17:05] aiena: and read this http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1929398 [17:06] ok, i'm out. [17:09] I will make a theme for xubuntu [17:09] cool !! [17:09] Tell me when you are done :) [17:09] I would love to see it [17:09] and maybe test it [17:09] I dont know how I do it [17:09] I mean how to set it upp but im good at graphics [17:10] I will download one theme [17:10] and follow [17:11] Make it a frog theme! [17:11] frogs are best [17:11] frog? [17:11] what is that [17:12] katak [17:12] I dont know what that is [17:13] groda? [17:13] жаба [17:13] ja but what do you mean? [17:14] Ding dong. We interrupt this chat to remind you, that there is an excellent #xubuntu-offtopic channel for non-support chat specially for your own convenience. Thank you. Ding dong. [17:14] Peyam: http://static.ddmcdn.com/gif/frog-1.jpg and http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/Red_eyed_tree_frog_edit2.jpg for example [17:14] thesheep OMG IS THERE? [17:14] I know what a frog is [17:14] OK !! [17:14] but what does frog-theme look like [17:15] He is asking you to make a frog theme :) [17:15] Your the designer [17:15] do you want me to make a proof of concept ? [17:15] my good [17:15] goooooooooood [17:15] I can design a roughversion [17:15] for you [17:15] then you can get ideas :) [17:15] if you wish [17:15] *rough version [17:15] ekhem [17:16] watch out its an explosive sheep! [17:16] herd :/ [17:16] TheSheep: is this channel only for support ? [17:16] aiena: yes [17:16] ouch OK [17:16] Peyam: gthen we shalt shift [17:16] aiena: no problem :) [17:16] Yes, So it must remain DEAD. VOID of all conversation. Or else it gets in the way of the immense amount of support going on. [17:17] packetfrog: these small chats add life and fun even in an on topic chgannel waht is important is that we do not interrupt a person seeking support in the process [17:18] *what [17:18] *channel [17:18] I don't think I am doing that [17:18] but lets raise the white flag !!:) [17:18] aiena, I was being entirely - overly - extremely sarcastic. [17:19] GridCube, Welcome to #Xubuntu support, How may the channel support you today? [17:19] packetfrog: I see !! [17:19] packetfrog: Hand him a beer, first :) [17:20] * packetfrog hands GridCube a frost "Dead guy ale". [17:21] packetfrog, :) hi [17:31] exit [17:31] exit [17:31] ups sorry :) [17:31] lar === aiena is now known as aiena|AFK === aiena|AFK is now known as aiena [20:28] hi ! === kAworu_ is now known as kAworu [20:28] I've just installed xubuntu (12.10) and it works like a charm (I'm even able to run i3 as wm which is kind of incredible). [20:30] Now I have a very simple problem. When thunar is mounting my external hdd (two ext4 partitions) I cannot write. [20:31] They're not mounted ro they just seems to have been mounted by root [20:39] !chown | kAworu [20:39] kAworu: An explanation of what file permissions are and how they can be manipulated can be found at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/FilePermissions [20:40] https://help.ubuntu.com/community/InstallingANewHardDrive specifically the parts about permissions [20:45] Does anyone have a firm understanding of the composting features of xfce? [20:46] holstein: thanks [20:48] Poisoned_Dragon: AFAIK, its software compositing... meaning you dont need special hardware/drivers [20:49] heh, I should have been more specific from the start. It's not a question about hardware or drivers. [20:49] I have an issue with running java apps on xfce while composting is on. [20:50] Poisoned_Dragon: just turn it off... [20:51] Poisoned_Dragon: you can try other java versions.. but, yeah, you could run into issues [20:52] Ugh... I was hoping that "turn it off" wasn't going to be the only solution. I'm using openjdk 7 jre. it happens in java 6 and 7. [20:55] holstein: it worked indeed. I did not expect it to work because the /media/myuser/bla directories are created when auto-mounted and deleted when umounted [20:55] well yea. That's what gvfs-mount does [20:56] holstein: may I ask which process is responsible for this auto-mounting magic ? [20:56] gvfs i though ^^ [20:58] holstein: That was my first guess too but it seems that all the gvfs process (my god there are so many) are running under myuser [20:58] yeah, gvfs [20:58] are we talking about removable drives? [20:59] Poisoned_Dragon: yes [20:59] You can disable auto-mounting in the settings manager, under removable devices [21:00] Poisoned_Dragon: thanks for the info, but I am not trying to prevent auto mounting [21:00] I'm just trying to understand. [21:00] Oh, ok. Just wanted to know how it worked. [21:01] well, outside of the system doing it for me, I can use gvfs-mount, in terminal to manually add and remove mounts. [21:01] Less messy than making a directory and using mount. [21:01] Poisoned_Dragon: my original problem is already solved (thank to holstein's hint about chown), however the solution surprise me so I'm trying to understand. [21:02] chown? doesn't that change ownerships? [21:02] Poisoned_Dragon: yes. It seems that if you chown a directory auto-mounted by gvfs, say /media/myuser/usbdrive0 it will be preserved accross mounts / reboot [21:03] Poisoned_Dragon: although the directory itself will be removed when umounted. [21:03] I think the runlevel of gvfs allows it to make changes regardless of permissions. [21:04] (I come from FreeBSD and those magic tricks make me curious ;) [21:05] The closest experience I have to some level of BSD is Mac OSX. By that point, you rarely get to see what's behind the gui. [21:08] ok, holstein. Here's the specifics to my problem. It seems that java apps, that place a notification icon in the notifications tray, create a graphical glitch in the upper left hand corner of the screen, while composting is enabled. [21:08] java apps that don't use the notification tray, don't exhibit this kind of graphical behavior. [21:23] Poisoned_Dragon, holstein: alright, if you care here is how the auto-mount magic works: [21:24] thunar use gvfs-mount, which use udevd through DBUS [21:24] udisksd sorry, not udevd. [23:26] is there a way to play Blu-Ray with Xubuntu? [23:27] install the non-free codecs [23:27] from software center [23:35] can't find it [23:52] SunStar, arent blueray more complicated then that? [23:55] Hi [23:55] I want to change the color of the menu bar? [23:55] whre the icon and time is located [23:55] I want it to be black [23:55] How do I change the color? [23:56] Right click on it [23:56] find the properties menu, appearance.. yadda its in there [23:56] im on windows atm so cant check it [23:56] appreace? [23:57] whre [23:57] one sec [23:57] I founf it [23:58] You can also access panel preferences by right clicking on your panel and going to Panel Settings. If you right click on space occupied by a panel plugin, you can access panel preferences by going to Panel → Panel Preferences.... [23:58] oic [23:58] yes [23:58] I fixed it [23:58] Then appearance and color or transparent yadda [23:58] yes yes [23:58] I found it :) [23:58] * packetfrog claps [23:58] I knew you could do it, I had faith in you my friend. [23:59] And Im thanksfull :)