[00:33] hd 2400 is pretty old. it should be recognized [00:33] maybe it isn't getting power [00:33] its the laptop version [00:34] check dmesg and /var/log/X.org.log [00:34] or Xorg.0.log i mean [00:34] same path? [00:34] probably find it ain't not gettin' no electricity [00:39] http://pastebin.com/yGVS4fXB [00:41] is there some kind of filrt to use in dmesg? [00:41] i get a lot of [93116.162914] sd 5:0:0:0: [sdb] Asking for cache data failed [00:41] [93116.162927] sd 5:0:0:0: [sdb] Assuming drive cache: write through [00:42] the log says, if you look at line 102, you don't have fglrx installed [00:42] you should install it if you expect to use it [00:42] otherwise it's using radeon, which is probably better anyway [00:46] it is installed [00:49] http://postimg.org/image/pu8si0zmp/ [00:50] and the cache error/warning i get hundreds of in dmesg i dont get [00:50] i do not have a sdb device as i know of [00:51] potentially the cardreader? [00:51] but it is empty [00:53] :| [00:56] a couple of lines above you see: Matched fglrx as autoconfigured driver 0 [00:56] but what is the module it failes to load? [00:58] fglrx [00:58] or why? [00:58] because it isn't there [00:58] it says so above [00:58] do this [00:58] from the console, type dkms status [00:59] dkms status [00:59] sorry [00:59] fglrx, 9.010, 3.8.0-19-generic, x86_64: installed [00:59] virtualbox, 4.2.10, 3.8.0-18-generic, x86_64: installed [00:59] virtualbox, 4.2.10, 3.8.0-19-generic, x86_64: installed [01:00] and then uname -r [01:00] 3.8.0-19-generic [01:00] sudo modprobe fglrx [01:01] ERROR: could not insert 'fglrx': No such device [01:02] line 5 of your xorg log says 3.2.0-37-generic [01:02] meaning? [01:02] there is some kind of mismatch? [01:03] that log was based on an older kernel [01:03] how can that be? [01:03] i just copied the content of the file you told me to [01:04] no, line 7 says it's the right kernel. line 5 refers to the original install i suppose [01:05] yes but why vmware? [01:06] i mean vmlinuz [01:06] that's what it's supposed to say [01:06] ok [01:07] if the module was built and installed in the kernel, which dkms confirms, then maybe there's a missing alias [01:09] i installed fglrx just some moments ago. how do we fix/find this alias problem? [01:10] have you got this file: /etc/modprobe.d/fglrx.conf [01:12] it is a shortcut or so [01:12] white icon with an arrow [01:14] probably pointing at /lib/fglrx/modprobe.conf [01:15] link target: /etc/alternatives/x86_64-linux-gnu_fglrx_modconf [01:15] and that's a link too [01:16] /lib/fglrx/modprobe.conf [01:16] ;) [01:17] pastebin the contents please [01:17] ok [01:18] http://pastebin.com/Lw7x0tCz [01:19] well, obviously this file isn't being respected, because it's blacklisting your current driver [01:19] so i dunno [01:20] hmmm [01:20] no way to find out why? [01:31] bjsnider: out of ideas? [01:31] yeah, this is an idea-free zone. might reboot, do flea power [01:32] shit, right now i am unsure if i have done a reboot.... that might be the case? [01:33] if that is it THANK you! [01:36] would have been nice to know that earlier... [02:05] Is it possible to upgrade from 12.04 to 13.04? [02:14] ianliu, not directly. [02:15] sporkeee: I was wondering if changing /etc/apt/sources.list.d works. Any hints? [02:15] ianliu, not a good idea, no hints there. [02:26] sporkeee: ok, thanks! [02:26] So, reboot went bad. Unity is gone after login. I tried to purge fglrx but no luck getting the old settings/driver. Am i bash now. How to rescue my desktop? [02:29] Brilliant.... not :( [02:32] How to proper remove fglrx and revert system default [02:34] hi [02:37] I'm noticing some packages stuck at their quantal version although in their package settings shows a raring version, how do I make sure these packages update to their raring version? [02:46] anyone? [03:00] no idea what that means, if anything [03:08] bjsnider, in synaptic the package properties shows some packages installed with a "quantal" tag although it shows a "raring" tagged version, I have to "force upgrade" to the raring version of that package, for example bitcoin-qt on my system has this problem [03:50] I was directed here for 13.04 help [03:50] I think my problem is relatively simple, I can't use system shortcuts like fn+VolumeDown anymore [03:51] I can alter the brightness with fn+Brightness, but trying to disable the WiFi radio and altering the volume doesn't work [03:51] Is there a package or system scan that I can reinstall/force to fix my woes? [03:55] help? [04:26] if one installs Ubuntu 13.04 beta how would one the upgrade to a final? [05:24] hmm, [05:24] there has to be a better way to get a copy of this output during boot, [05:25] seems on raring ringtail i occasionally get this kernel panic while booting http://imgur.com/a/FVFOv [05:25] didn't used to happen in 12.10 [05:57] Hello. Has anyone upgraded from 12.10 to 13.04? [05:58] I have [05:59] 32 and 64 bit both [05:59] After it installed, it said it would restart. But now it's just hanging. Any ideas? [05:59] Jack001: i would clean install [05:59] not upgrade [06:00] Ok. Would powering off while its attempting to restart corrupt anything? [06:00] did you install by crom? [06:00] cdrom [06:01] Installed from the software updates in 12.10 [06:01] right my bad [06:01] Updater* [06:01] yes try a reboot [06:01] Jack001: Alt+SysRq R-E-I-S-U-B [06:01] So like hold the power button? It's only showing my desktop image without any icons or menus. [06:02] Jack001, follow bcbc2 [06:02] Jack001: no safe reboot http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_SysRq_key#Uses [06:03] Doesn't seem to be doing anything. [06:05] Alt+SysRq didn't do anything. [06:05] Jack001: if you've done it correctly (try it again to make sure) and there's no hard drive activity then you can hard reboot. Alt+SysRq does nothing by itself. You need to press the other keys (one after the other after waiting a couple of seconds) [06:06] so to be clear, hold down and keep holding Alt+SysRq and the press the other keys REISUB [06:07] O it rebooted [06:08] Ok. I'm trying to load into it now. [06:08] you could try recovery mode as well [06:10] I'm in. I booted into Ubuntu fine. Anything I should do now? Should I uninstall and do a clean install? [06:10] lotuspsychje: why do you advise clean installs over upgrades? [06:10] both of my test boxes went fine [06:11] valorie: many upgrades brake thinks [06:11] Jack001: I'd just keep using it as long as it boots ok [06:11] they used to, years ago [06:11] in recent years, they are generally without incident [06:11] Alright thank you so much. I really appreciate it. [06:11] valorie: they still do, i format like 40 ubuntu computers a year [06:11] np [06:12] I'll have to remember this channel. [06:12] valorie: your system cant run smoother then a clean install [06:13] Jack001: it'll be dead in a week or so when 13.04 is released ;) [06:13] so far so good for me [06:13] #ubuntu is the most active support channel [06:13] Dead? [06:14] this computer has a clean install, and it's about the same as the older boxes which I use for testing [06:14] valorie: did you try ubuntu tweak? [06:14] I run Kubuntu [06:14] Jack001: Normally there's little activity at the beginning of a new development cycle [06:14] i use it after i clean install to clean up stuff [06:14] it peaks around release [06:14] no tweaks needed [06:14] till it go even faster [06:14] which is now [06:15] O ok. Did you guys ever have performance issues with 12.10? [06:16] not me [06:16] in general, I've seen kubuntu just get better and better through the years [06:16] It always seemed slow when opening Firefox and the terminal would sometimes stop responding. [06:17] can't comment on gnome or unity, because I never use them for long [06:17] Jack001: I don't use firefox but didn't notice anything. Maybe you have some hardware incompatibility [06:18] What browser do you use? [06:18] chrome [06:19] FF doesn't seem to be keeping up, while Chromium just keeps getting better [06:19] Alright. Is there a quick way to check hardware incompatibility? [06:20] I use chrome on windows, I've been trying to get used to ubuntu though. [06:21] I normally check the graphics card first. If you have nvidia or radeon it can affect performance and hangup unless you use the closed source drivers. Searching with your brand/model and "ubuntu freeze" is usually a good way to find issues and fixes [06:23] Alright thank you again for all the help. [06:23] I greatly appreciate it. [06:25] np [06:25] Bye [06:25] bye === Jikan is now known as Jikai === brendand_ is now known as brendand === Jikai is now known as Jikan [09:19] gksu and gksudo do not work in raring. Is this a bug or a deliberate change? [09:28] gksu/sudo not even installed on ubuntu-gnome-desktop. [09:31] I don't think they are installed with the ubuntu-desktop metapackage either [09:31] In previous versions of ubuntu to edit a config file as root you would type gksu gedit path_to_file. What should you do in raring? [09:32] try installing gksu and see if that allows you to continue what you are used to doing [09:32] It doesn't. It asks for a password but doesn't accept mine [09:33] I can go to a terminal type sudo -i then use only command line apps but nothing with a GUI [09:33] perhaps a problem with your sudoers configuration... Though if that is the case then you can't edit that configuration either. [09:33] oh sudo works? still more data. Doesn't help me to guess why gksu wouldn't work though. [09:34] I have read that gksu is depreciated in favour of pkexec but can't find clear instructions on how to use it [09:36] It should be 'pkexec program arguments'... [09:36] I have that program but I tried to fire up gedit and it couldn't open X display suggesting that there's some setup it didn't do. Sorry, I know very little of this. [09:37] I've tried it too same response. I'll come back later when with some luck one of the developers is arround. They are sometimes [10:28] probably not on the sudoers list [10:28] or in the sudo group [11:13] hi all [11:14] i am running raring in a VM, the display is much slower than Precise VM --- is this just vbox, or is it raring? [11:15] i notice the animations, for example the fade-in/fade-out when opening the dash, are slower: can i turn these off? [11:18] It's almost un-usable [11:53] does raring not have a 2d mode or something for machines without a newer GPU? [12:00] It seems to work but the graphical performance is awful [12:05] ok i see it's using LLVMPipe === bazhang_ is now known as bazhang === sporkeee is now known as wilee-nilee [13:56] Hi all === jbicha_ is now known as jbicha [14:10] Hey everyone. About a month and a half ago I installed Ubuntu 13.04 on a new macbook pro. At the time I was having some issues with crashes, but I've since fixed them. The only thing that I cannot seem to get working at this point is sound. [14:16] Also, when I try to run gnome-alsamixer I get a seg fault [14:18] When I list sinks in pacmd the only sink it can find is HDMI (name: ) but I'm not sure if that is because Apple does some crazy stuff and somehow hides the normal sound output. (I have no idea how hardware works). [14:20] When I do sudo aplay /usr/share/sounds/alsa/Front_Center.wav no sound happens, but the program exits successfully [14:23] Interestingly (at least to me) I get this when I do sudo aplay -l [14:23] https://gist.github.com/zachaysan/e3894ea0168ab6d06627 [14:28] I will be back, I am going to try restarting after reinstalling some packages [14:30] I am back, that did not work [14:39] Can anyone hear me? [14:39] Yes. [15:00] desperately trying to get my touchscreen to support 2-finger scrolling. Everything I can find on the web is pertaining to touchpads, not touchscreens. My xinput for the device(3M 3M MicroTouch USB controller) is reporting evdev wheel emulation, but I can't figure out the right settings. [15:05] ok I got alsamixer to stop segfaulting [15:06] but I am at my wits end. The card looks like it is there. The drivers look like they are fine. Everything should be playing sound just fine. I just don't see the sound icon on the top right hand side. [15:06] Would it help if I reinstalled ubuntu completely? [15:29] Could someone using Kubuntu please check: To have Firefox open minimized, open Ksnapshot, "take another shot" , rectangular region, maximize Firefox. Here, (every time) Firefox goes totally blank grey and has to eventually be killed. [15:30] I haven't yet filed a bug because I'd like to see if it affects others first. [15:32] !kubuntu [15:32] Kubuntu is the Ubuntu flavour using KDE Software and the KDE Plasma Workspaces. See http://kubuntu.org for more information - For support join #kubuntu - See also !kde [15:35] genii-around, I use prntscrn but FF crashes if minimized here , with "could not find firefox" error message [15:36] but afterxing the dialogs FF is available agian [15:36] genii-around,^ , I'll install ksnapshot and try with that [15:37] genii-around: just tested and firefox is fine here [15:38] Bleh, mixed results :( [15:38] genii-around: still worth filling a bug if you are able to reproduce every time [15:39] IdleOne: Yeah, there isn't one filed yet for this, i checked earlier [15:39] you are fully updated? [15:41] are you actually taking a snapshot? [15:42] and saving? [15:44] nope, can't seem to reproduce for you. [15:45] IdleOne: Fully updated, yes ( dist-upgrade 2 hours ago). When ksnapshot first opens it has a fullpage capture available to save, I don't bother saving that. Then i have it set for a rectangular region, 5 second delay. No matter if I get a section of something already on the screen or maximize another app to grab a section, I save that. Then maximizing FF it has only grey field for background and is unresponsive ( even after I close ksnapshot), [15:45] it eventually has to be manually killed and restarted. [15:46] Installing firefox-dbg and some other stuff to get a better report [15:49] so you start with a minimised FF right? [15:50] even with 5 sec delay I am still fine. [15:57] I'm trying to install my AMD drivers for my graphics, and it fails giving me an error involving headers. I tried updating the headers, and it says it's the newest version. [15:57] I check for the file, and version.h is not there, the one it is searching for. [15:58] So, is there a fix for this or do I have to wait? [16:00] IdleOne: Are you using standard Task Manager or Icon-Only ? [16:01] I have no idea what that means lol [16:01] starting ksnapshot with alt-f2 [16:02] IdleOne: The default task manager usually shows the name of the running application on the bar, the icon-only one is just it's icon there ( that's the one I'm using) [16:02] oh default [16:03] I'm starting ksnapshot from the K menu [16:03] lemme try [16:04] nope [16:04] all good here [16:07] genii-around, now that ksnapshot is properly installed , FF etc all work fine [16:09] My AMD drivers won't install properly on Raring. I keep getting an error that reads "fglrx installation requires that the system have kernel headers. /lib/module/3.8.0-19-generic/build/include/linux/version.h cannot be found on this system." I have tried uninstalling and re-installing the headers for 3.8.0-19, and it has not worked. [16:15] wth. Now the (FF) icon is staying on the bar and when clicked opens it up again as if it's minimized but ps does not show it at all. [16:15] * genii-around makes more coffee and contemplates [16:16] Back in a bit [16:17] he needs to unplug his pc so he can plug in the coffee maker hehe [16:18] real men use a french press. ;) [16:18] he has a coffeemaker plugged in to the pc PSU :) [16:19] real men don't use french anything :) [16:19] oiu [16:20] oui Doh [16:22] Real men aren't afraid to be a little French [16:22] I don't what that means :/ [16:22] getting some odd errors every second boot in to 13.04 , then i have to do a hard reboot because the bootup freezes [16:22] I don't know* [16:25] not afraid , just not crazy about french anything ...I owned a Peugeot 504 once , that was enough :) [16:29] coffee is ready [16:33] ok , gotta test grub again ...bbiab [16:42] Mm, coffee [16:54] Whats really weird, is now I have the debugging libraries installed, it's not doing it. [16:54] Whereas previously, every time. [17:17] ubuntu doesn't have mkinitrd? no hits in package search [17:18] moppers, What release are you running? [17:19] wilee-nilee, 12.10 [17:21] moppers, this is the 13.04 channel only. [17:21] wilee-nilee, it's OK i saw your message in the +0 channel [17:21] cool [17:21] i am building a new kernel for raring on a 12.10 box [17:23] trying to work out why raring is so slow for me, that's all [17:23] and also learning how to build a kernel [17:23] i think the speed issue is they require a fancy GPU now and if you don't have one, llvmpipe is slow [17:24] figured i would do the kernel anway, even though it's irrelevant, as i need to learn how to do it [17:26] moppers, I'm using dual core amd cpu and 3G Ramon a 5yr old pc , and 13.04 is actually faster than 12,10 , given the same conditions [17:27] of course I don' [17:27] t use unity/gnome [17:27] kde here [17:49] hi..... i'm having problems with several raring images..... i've created a startup usb..... and i've try lot of combinations, using live cd, direct install, and choosing different options in the installer wizard...... but the installer GETS STUCK always in the second screen.... in the Wireless part..... does anyone know this issue? [17:51] heloooooo all [17:52] any download links for 13.04 ? [17:52] loooooooooooooooooo [17:53] newlinuxusr: http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/daily-live/current/ [17:53] * genii-around goes back to his coffee [17:53] mate is this stable one or beta 2 [17:55] I installed fglrx yesterday and did not get it to work. After some dicussion here i was adwised to do a reboot. And all hell broke loose. Now unity will not load after login. I went to bash? Ctrl alt F2 and purged fglrx. It was installed from software center. I need help to get my desktop back. [18:00] newlinuxusr: This is the daily live CD as the URL indicates. [18:01] k [18:01] i ll wait for distrowatch i think lol === sporkeee is now known as wilee-nilee [18:11] Is 13.04 available via dist-upgrade? [18:11] Is there no one able to help here? [18:27] deav: No, requires do-release-upgrade -d [18:29] Make sure any 3rd party repos are off though [18:30] AndroUser2, reboot , the default driver should load and get you back to a desktop at least [18:33] BluesKaj: done that. Login screen is fine. But after login ubuntu will not load [18:34] As after first reboot [18:35] I get access to file browsing and system setting [18:35] AndroUser2, install xserver-xorg-video-ati at the tty , that should get you back to a desktop [18:36] Ill try that [18:37] he already has it, and is using it [18:38] Yes. 0 files to install [18:38] bjsnider, it should load the desktop then [18:38] it should [18:38] Desktop loads but unity not [18:39] .xsession-errors [18:39] ok [18:40] bbl [18:43] So what do i do now? The easiest would be a reinstall. But i have limited net traffic using a mobile modem [18:43] So downloading lates iso and reinstalling al apps break my traffic limit for the month [18:57] i am androuser2. i managaed to open .xsession error log and then managed to open xchat. now it seems like i am not able to minimize xchat and get access to gedit (the error log) and firefox to post a pastebin [18:58] alt tab not working [19:00] what about alt +f2 , type firefox [19:00] nope [19:01] that is how i started xchat [19:01] but stupid me maximized xchat and now it is stuck [19:02] try ctrl - [19:02] nottin [19:03] esc [19:03] nope [19:04] when i press the minimize button the xchat menu/frame just gray out (out of focus) [19:04] ctrl esc should bring up sys monitor [19:04] ctrl esc not working either [19:04] ill do a reboot and try again [19:10] Now i do not find xsession error log [19:18] Searched xsession and error in separate searches [19:19] Also alt F2 did not respond [19:19] Sorry it is ctrl alt t? === tor is now known as Guest19945 [19:24] is there a command to open aplications not maximized? [19:24] it is me tor_ [19:24] interminal [19:24] in terminal [19:35] Is there a operator to open apps not maximized? [19:35] From terminal === tor is now known as Guest32293 [19:54] i finally made it. here is a pastebin of xsession error log: http://pastebin.com/zJPrd2Cz [19:57] obviously line 48 is the problem [20:13] * BluesKaj thinks having to use compiz is the problem :}\ [20:16] How do i disable compiz? And how to revert system later? [20:30] Let me rephrase how to start/enable opengl [20:32] Let me rephrase how to start/enable opengl [20:32] ? [20:34] is the right driver running? [20:35] well i do not know [20:36] i installed fglrx and hell broke loose. i then purged it but still same issue [20:42] that's because fglrx was never running, so it never contributed anything to the problem === glebihan_ is now known as glebihan [20:45] ok, i still dont understand a thing here. [20:46] fglrx must have something to do with the problem it was after installing it real problems started [20:46] thought it started after you upgraded to raring? [20:48] never upgraded. it was a clean install. there really should be a fool(tor_) proof system for reverting misfunctioning drivers and other system reliable stuff [20:48] i had problems with the clean install [20:48] but it was peanuts compared to this [20:49] i got freezes, and sometimes gui was slow or hanging [20:49] but everything "worked" [20:57] i was a fool to belive that a driver found in the software center actually would do good. this is my first computer with ATI graphics so it is also a new experience and notting seems to be like it used to with NVIDIA [21:07] Is it nottin for me to do? [21:15] If i download latest iso. Is there an option to repair ubuntu? [22:18] Is there a chance to get my driver issue or what it is fixed, or shall i just stop asking for help here? [22:19] *get=fix [22:20] Sorry. Never mind my bad english. [22:39] Ok, thank you. Guess Microsoft is the best way to go where one can get support and or solve problems self. You also have the same free software in the latest versions without thinkin about broken this or dependency that. Ubuntu is if you want the best of it for Ubuntu developers only. I dont like the more and more commercial approach in Ubuntu anyway. Elder and old hardware not supported anymore and all sorts of shopping integrations in [22:39] Had to get it out ;) [22:40] tor_: :( [22:40] why do you try a developing release if you are that unexperienced with that topic? [22:41] It was one day to stable when i installed it [22:41] ? [22:41] I presumed it was ok to give it a shot then [22:42] Installed 17. [22:42] 13.04 is still not released [22:42] it will be released on the 25.4. [22:42] 18. Was set to freese kernel and be stable [22:42] tor_: Only LTS versions which are released every two years are really considered to be stable, and hence supported for a long time. Interim releases even after released are only really stepping-stones to the next Long-Term-Support release. [22:43] tor_: sorry but you have no clue :/ [22:43] ( and 13.04 is not even in release until Thursday) [22:44] The LTS is supporting the newest versions of apps i want [22:45] Is no supporting* [22:45] Not [22:47] In windows i get the latest version of any app in any version of win. Well im tired of waiting an toubling to get things working. Maybe i have no clue and stupid is.... [22:47] newest is not equal to most stable [22:48] tor_: wait. you want ubuntu to have the latest versions on stock but in windows its ok to download them somewhere else? [22:48] tor_: if you are that good in the topics install the right video driver and the gui will work [22:49] It works fawless in windows [22:49] In 12.04 i was stuck with 2.6 gimp ie. [22:49] If Windows works better for you I suggest you use Windows. [22:50] Just my conclution [22:50] To bad [22:50] Too bad [22:51] tor_: Gimp 2.8 is available for Ubuntu 12.10, you don't need to be running 13.04 for that [22:51] I was running 12.04 and skipped 12.10 [22:53] no one stops you from installing newer software on 12.04 [22:53] you just might end up in a garbled mess like in windows if you don'T do it in an organized fashion [22:54] the best approach is to backport packages [22:54] and if it works well request an official backport so others can profit from your testing [22:54] No but it involves terminal. Detpendency trouble and broken packages. [22:55] I want to use ubuntu. Not do troubleshooting 90% of the time [22:55] then dont use developing builds [22:55] I dont have the skills or interest [22:56] unfortunately then you have to stick with LTS [22:56] so you can rant about ubuntu all day or start repairing your ubuntu. [22:56] sticking with the bleeding edge is always constant fixing [22:57] Just dont understand why it is so hard to get help [22:58] it isn't, you do need to ask an actual question though. [22:58] I test a beta jes [22:58] Yes [22:58] tor_: last time now: this is a developing release. users are considered to help themselves in the first place [22:58] I send error reports with apport [22:59] if you are not able to help yourself in the first place use stable releases. thats it [22:59] Ok. I see: write so on the download page [23:01] whats the actual problem? [23:01] it doesn't boot into X? [23:02] Installed fglrx and now unity will not work/load [23:03] what do you get? [23:03] a purple background? [23:03] installed the headers? did the module build right? what is the error? is the module loaded? [23:03] If you can go back in the history of the channel you see [23:03] anyway. im out [23:04] Im on a phone now [23:05]