[00:16] First timer here coming from Windows xp. Currently installing Xubuntu 12.04 on non-pae cpu. Any tips? === David-A is now known as Nattuggla [01:46] Did anyone notice on the install screen, the page titled The Xubuntu Desktop, Number 2 the last sentence says "to save screen estate", is my OCD or is it supposed to be real esate [02:09] yes and no [02:09] the 'real' is meant to imply tangible, like property or land. so more accurate to leave it out [07:47] hi [07:47] I run xubuntu, and use gnome-sound-applet for a volume control [07:48] when I right-click it and pick 'properties' I used to get sound settings, but now I get the gnome control panel with most of the icons missing [07:48] I think it's because XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP is set to XFCE, and most of the settings have something like 'only show in GNOME' in their .desktop files [07:49] does xfce's sound applet not work for you? [07:49] so how can I get the right-click on the panel applet to work? [07:49] not well, i don't think. didn't try it for a few years though [07:50] i'll ry it now [07:50] is it called 'audio mixer' in the 'add new items' dialog? [07:52] it doesn't have per-application volume controls like the gnome one does [07:52] running: [07:52] XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP=GNOME gnome-control-center [07:53] from the command line gets me what I want - but I can't figure out how to have that environment variable in my session [07:53] I tried setting it in .xprofile, but something overwrites it after [07:53] xfce will afaik [07:58] what's annoying is I fixed this issue on my old computer, but forgot how [08:00] might be time to start a blog and record these things [08:00] ;) [08:03] dooglus: does this help - http://askubuntu.com/questions/146245/xfce-volume-adjusting-sound-applet-for-12-04 [08:16] hi. which gcc version is in xubuntu 12.04? I haven't installed it yet, so if someone could please check or tell me how to find out? [08:24] !info gcc 12.04 [08:24] '12.04' is not a valid distribution: extras, kubuntu-backports, kubuntu-experimental, kubuntu-updates, lucid, lucid-backports, lucid-proposed, medibuntu, partner, precise, precise-backports, precise-proposed, quantal, quantal-backports, quantal-proposed, raring, raring-backports, raring-proposed, saucy, saucy-backports, saucy-proposed, stable, testing, unstable [08:25] Hi I am having a prbolem my phone is connecting to xubuntu like it were a bluetooth headset instead of a pc [08:25] I cant send files from the pc [08:25] !info gcc precise [08:25] gcc (source: gcc-defaults (1.112ubuntu5)): GNU C compiler. In component main, is optional. Version 4:4.6.3-1ubuntu5 (precise), package size 4 kB, installed size 41 kB [08:26] photon: ^^ [08:26] thank you well_laid_lawn === Aiena1 is now known as Aiena [08:27] !info gcc raring [08:27] gcc (source: gcc-defaults (1.120ubuntu10)): GNU C compiler. In component main, is optional. Version 4:4.7.3-1ubuntu10 (raring), package size 5 kB, installed size 41 kB [08:27] no 4.8 versions yet :( [08:27] i think you can get it via a ppa [08:27] not sure [08:27] will try that, thanks [08:29] if anything goes wrong [08:29] there is always ppa-purge [08:29] the saviour of the day :P [08:30] its better to do that than just remove a ppa which is quiet useless [08:31] photon: do you really need 4.8 though [08:32] I need the latest support for the C++11 standard, and 4.8 includes support for thread local variables, I think no earlier gcc versions have that. [08:32] photon but maybe 4.8 is available as an update in stock raring too [08:33] I havent booted into raring yet. Still using the stable old 12.04 [08:33] photon are you using raring - see if its available as an update [08:34] not using raring, but will install it later. :) thank you. [08:34] photon: it is available for raring as an update [08:34] http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.linux.ubuntu.devel.changes.raring/8205 [08:34] you should update to that distro if you want the latest maybe on a seperate partition [08:35] yeah or in a VM. [08:35] either way [08:35] youll be able to build with the latest gcc then [08:35] I think [08:35] never tried building in a vm [08:38] anyways give it a shot [08:38] tell me what happens. I am interested. [08:38] photon: [08:39] Aiena: will do, thanks :) [08:39] :) [08:40] otherwise use fedora but thats a whole other story - dont want to go there [08:57] photon do you know how to make an application always run as root and ask for a password [08:57] similar to run as administrator in windows [08:58] Aiena: you mean `sudo`? [08:58] yes but automatically [08:59] like when you open synaptics [08:59] it automatically request super user prviledges [08:59] i know you xna run sudo program from terminal [09:00] but i was asking if an apllication can be made to automatically request su priviledges on startup form the menu foe example [09:00] *can [09:00] *sudo "program" [09:00] *application [09:00] I don't know how to do that. maybe you could write a script? [09:01] Aiena: use a script or change the entry in the menu to use "gksudo " [09:02] koegs how do you do that ? [09:02] I was looking for that only [09:02] How do you edit the menu [09:03] can you give me a good resource koegs on that [09:04] Aiena: right click on the button, properties, edit menu? [09:04] "menu button" [09:04] right clicking executes the app [09:05] ah found it [09:05] right click on the menu-button, not the "app-button" [09:05] thanks [09:05] * Aiena nods [09:05] out of curiosity, which programm do you want to use as root? [09:06] calibre [09:06] it seems to not convert ebooks otherwise [09:07] the epub converter fails [09:07] it apparently needs to write a .config file [09:07] for conversion [09:07] root is not something i generally want to fool with anyways [09:10] most apps dont need root priviledges callibre is an oddball :P [09:11] I'd think it would be easier to run it with gksu from a terminal [09:13] koegs: is sudo for a graphical application different from gksudo for a graphival application in terminal ? [09:13] *graphical [09:13] !gksu [09:13] If you need to run graphical applications as root, use « gksudo », as it will set up the environment more appropriately. Never just use "sudo"! (See http://psychocats.net/ubuntu/graphicalsudo to know why) [09:41] bye thanks all [10:55] videos are washed out like in 256 colors... need some help kinda new to this. === jeanaustinr is now known as jeanaustinr|x === jeanaustinr is now known as jeanaustinr|x === jeanaustinr is now known as jeanaustinr|x === jeanaustinr is now known as jeanaustinr|x [13:53] Hy everybody [13:54] xubuntu709, Hello [13:55] I can not update xubuntu 12.04, also synaptic and ubuntu software center is bloggd [13:56] xubuntu709, What happens when you try, and how are you trying? [13:58] system shows me a script of a Bug [13:59] xubuntu709, Are you trying to update *to* 12.04, or just trying to get current with your updates for 12.04? [14:02] i try with terminal: /var/cache/apt/ not possible [14:02] xubuntu709: try 'sudo apt-get upgrade' from a terminal [14:02] sorry my english is law (german) [14:03] O=k [14:04] Termnal answerd:/var/lib/sudo/fritz/2 kann nicht geöffnet werden: Das Dateisystem ist nur lesbar W: Es wird keine Sperre für schreibgeschützte Sperrdatei /var/lib/dpkg/lock verwendet E: Schreiben nach /var/cache/apt/ nicht möglich E: Die Paketliste oder die Statusdatei konnte nicht eingelesen oder geöffnet werden. [14:05] sorry it is in german [14:05] xubuntu709: It's okay, stand by while I check it [14:05] ok [14:06] xubuntu709: Okay, I read the translation for that to read "filesystem is read only", is that correct? [14:07] think so, but not sure, linux is a mirakle, if is ot running [14:08] I`m only a user [14:10] xubuntu709: That's okay, could you do this and tell me what it says, please: 'mount -l -t ext4' [14:15] mount -I -t ext4: fritz@fritz-1003HAG:~$ mount -I -t ext4 mount: Ungültige Option -- I Aufruf: mount -V : Version ausgeben mount -h : Diese Hilfe ausgeben mount : eingehängte Dateisysteme auflisten mount -l : dito, inklusive Volume-Label So weit mit dem informativen Part. Als nächstes das Einhängen. Der Befehl lautet „mount [-t fsty [14:16] yes is true [14:17] xubuntu709: Is this a LiveCD image that you are running? [14:17] xubuntu709: By which I mean, did you boot from a disc? [14:19] I try to load from the currently running xubuntu on my Asus EssPC Hag 1030 [14:20] It is not a Lifebooting tool: DVD7CD or USB stick [14:20] xubuntu709: Okay, then it sounds like your root partition is mounted read-only. Have you tried rebooting yet? [14:21] Please how I did it ? but only loose all my data? [14:22] you rebooting with shut down the Pc and restart? [14:23] xubuntu709: Not yet. [14:23] ok [14:24] xubuntu709: First, type 'mount' and tell me the result, please. [14:26] It is possible to got respositoris also extern and loadig on a usb.stick and than load on my Netbook [14:27] ok monut Moment [14:28] hear the result: fritz@fritz-1003HAG:~$ mount /dev/sda1 on / type ext4 (rw,errors=remount-ro) proc on /proc type proc (rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev) sysfs on /sys type sysfs (rw,noexec,nosuid,nodev) none on /sys/fs/fuse/connections type fusectl (rw) none on /sys/kernel/debug type debugfs (rw) none on /sys/kernel/security type securityfs (rw) udev on /dev type devtmpfs (rw,mode=0755) devpts on /dev/pts type devpts (rw,noexec,nosuid,gid [14:29] xubuntu709: Okay, stand by. [14:30] ok I don`t run away [14:35] xubuntu709: Try this command: 'sudo -i' - it should leave you at a root@fritz:~# prompt. [14:35] ok [14:35] xubuntu709: If it does not, please tell me any error you receive. [14:38] xubuntu709: you could also join #ubuntu-de :) [14:38] ritz@fritz-1003HAG:~$ sudo -it should leave you at a root@fritz:-# promt usage: sudo [-D level] -h | -K | -k | -V usage: sudo -v [-AknS] [-D level] [-g groupname|#gid] [-p prompt] [-u user name|#uid] usage: sudo -l[l] [-AknS] [-D level] [-g groupname|#gid] [-p prompt] [-U user name] [-u user name|#uid] [-g groupname|#gid] [command] usage: sudo [-AbEHknPS] [-C fd] [-D level] [-g groupname|#gid] [-p prompt] [14:39] xubuntu709: I'll keep working with you if you like, but koegs makes an excellent point - you might find this easier with someone who speaks German. [14:39] bonjour === claudiu is now known as Guest76549 [14:39] nickname claudiux [14:39] bonjour [14:40] y a t'il des fr ici? svp [14:40] xubuntu709: And that last command should have just been: sudo -i [14:40] ok it is bee true, but you also a good job with my problem [14:40] someone french? [14:41] pliz? [14:41] !fr|Guest76549, [14:41] Guest76549,: Nous sommes désolés, mais ce canal est en anglais uniquement. Si vous avez besoin d'aide ou voulez discuter en français, veuillez taper /join #ubuntu-fr ou /join #ubuntu-qc. Merci. [14:42] sorry no french language only german/english [14:42] okay [14:42] i'll try to expose my problem :) [14:42] i have an EEPC [14:42] asus [14:42] i just installed xubuntu and i think that i need video driver [14:43] because i tried to watch an youtube video and .... [14:43] Guest76549, to watch videos? [14:43] yes or playing facebook games [14:43] Guest76549, sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras [14:43] is little slowly [14:44] and then restart ? [14:44] xubuntu709: ich würde dir echt empfehlen evtl. nach #ubuntu-de zu kommen, falls es weiterhin mit der Sprache hapert [14:44] (thanks) [14:45] war mit dem Bug auf Ubuntuusers,de nur da fühlte ich mich richtig veräppelt, als fritz8666 [14:46] ill be back [14:46] mit der sprache haperts hier nur bedngt wenn es um linux-englsh geht, verstehe fast zu 90 % [14:48] ok which is the Irc chanel for xubuntu users? [14:48] xubuntu709, right here [14:49] in german language ? [14:49] whats crackin? [14:50] somebody give the tipp better to change the channel [14:50] !de|xubuntu709, [14:50] xubuntu709,: In den meisten Ubuntu-Kanälen wird nur Englisch gesprochen. Für deutschsprachige Hilfe besuche bitte #ubuntu-de, #kubuntu-de, #edubuntu-de oder #ubuntu-at. Einfach "/join #ubuntu-de" eingeben. Danke für Dein Verständnis! [14:51] or I stay her and listen wat is right for my bug-problem [14:51] !bug|xubuntu709, [14:51] xubuntu709,: If you find a bug in Ubuntu or any of its derivatives, please file a bug using the command « ubuntu-bug » - See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ReportingBugs for other ways to report bugs. [14:52] xubuntu709, you might also check/post the issue the forums. Do NOT expect an immediate response because you have an immediate issue. [14:52] sorry da ich hier das erste mal bin wo geb ich: das ein? [14:53] bin ein bischen blöd glaub ich? smile [14:53] xubuntu709: Why don't you try #ubuntu-de first, and come back here if you don't find your solution there? [14:55] good question [14:59] xubuntu709: Warum nicht versuchen #ubuntu-de, dann auf diesen Kanal zurück, wenn Sie nicht finden, eine Lösung? Sie können mit Schalter /join #ubuntu-de [15:06] hi there [15:08] could someone help me setting a "network" between xubuntu and win xp, I have found how to share my printer with gadmin-samba but not how to share a folder between the 2 OS [15:08] in reality I found how to share with "shares-admin" but duno how to set rights on shared folder [15:13] I use xubuntu 13.04 in french [15:21] well_laid_lawn: I usually write in IRC when I solve a problem, so I can grep the logs later, but didn't for that one [15:28] well_laid_lawn: I found my old solution, and posted it as an answer to the question you dug up: http://askubuntu.com/a/306494/45642 === mnepton is now known as mneptok === TheDrums_ is now known as TheDrums [18:31] Hi [18:55] hi i just installed xubuntu 12.04 [18:55] i have GeForce GT 430 with two monitor one 22 and another 19 inch [18:55] i dont have high resolution on my 22" monitr [18:57] m4jid: are you using the proprietary drivers or the build-in? [18:57] i installed recommended driver [18:57] from additional driver menu [18:58] so the proprietary drivers [18:58] yes [18:58] use the nvidia-settings program then, I guess [18:58] the one that comes with the drivers [18:59] TheSheep, same i cannot change resolution === Phantor is now known as PhantorGorth [18:59] i meant i can but not 1680x1050 [19:01] I have no idea how to troubleshoot the nvidia's closed-source product, you could try searching the forums and/or google if someone had a similar problem and perhaps contact nvidia's support [19:01] you can also ask at #ubuntu, as this part is pretty much the same [19:01] oh, and check this link [19:01] !nvidia | m4jid [19:01] m4jid: For Ati/NVidia/Matrox video cards, see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VideoDriverHowto [19:02] sorry that I can't help more [19:02] i download the driver from nvidia website how cna i install it [19:02] everytime im trying to instll it tell me to exit x mode [19:03] it's the same driver, so it won't help === brainwash_ is now known as brainwash [19:36] Are there any programs/widgets that can display my cpu/memory/swap load along with amount of HD space filled and network usage? [19:38] Like atop? There's also a panel one for CPU/Swap/RAM. [19:38] you can add panel applets that show those or use conky [19:39] you can install panel plugin for network and disk usage too [19:39] well, conky is PITA to configure, i tried few configs, none work properly [19:39] And i have very limited amount of panel space [19:40] add extra panel, you can make it autohiding [19:40] gnome-system-monitor displays all of that info I think [19:47] grrr [19:48] sensors-detect says 'yes' on some sensors scanning yet it tells me that it doesn't find any sensors [19:50] hey guys i need some help with dual booting [19:51] i installed win7, then installed xubuntu, boot-repair doesnt allow me to check, repair windows [20:02] Hi! can you help me please? I cant instal amd-ati driver [20:02] hrm, Sysi [20:02] how the hell i can get rid of conky's background? [20:03] i made it use own window but it seems to have wallpaper [20:03] I've never used conky [20:04] who ever installed video drivers? [20:04] on amd radeon [20:06] white_Wolf: does it give you an error? [20:06] warning? [20:07] clear: after install I reboot my laptop and... only terminal [20:08] if delete xorg.conf then xubuntu will work [20:09] are you sure you are installing the right driver? [20:09] i take it from http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/linux/Pages/radeon_linux.aspx [20:12] http://askubuntu.com/questions/286454/cant-install-amd-catalyst-drivers-on-13-04 [20:12] Apparently it won't work under the new version of the Linux kernel; anyone know how to make it compatible? – Bob Making-Pie Apr 27 at 7:53 [20:12] white_Wolf: and you check http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles/Pages/amdcatalyst13-4linreleasenotes.aspx to make sure your card was supported, you have the correct dependencies, and all that? [20:13] In order to install Catalyst 13.4 please refer to those instructions: http://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/Ubuntu_Raring_Installation_Guide#Installing_Proprietary_Drivers_a.k.a._Catalyst.2Ffglrx [20:14] thanks, i`l try this [20:15] drc: can you help me with dual booting? [20:16] clear`: Nope, detest dual booting, so I've never played with it, sorry :) [20:17] i have to :( [20:17] i could do virtual box, but id rather just dual boot [20:17] i have to have quickbooks for business [20:17] I'd start here though,,,, http://askubuntu.com/questions/293612/dual-boot-ubuntu-13-04-and-windows-8-windows-doesnt-boot [20:19] urk [20:21] ok imma just do a vm install [20:21] screw it [21:12] Q: SettingsManager -> WindowManager -> Advanced -> WindowAction seems to be getting ignored. I have it set to maximize windows but when double clicking a titlebar the window just blinks and remains unchanged [21:15] coming from Unity here.. In unity chromium has more menu options where are those menu options when using xfce? [21:16] goddard: which menu options are missing? [21:19] brainwash: the History menu is gone [21:19] brainwash: in Unity I can restore my previous session tabs in the History menu item [21:25] Hey- anybody home? [21:25] !hi | xubuntu636 [21:25] xubuntu636: 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! [21:25] Fantastic [21:26] I do have a really silly question [21:26] I burned xubuntu as an iso [21:26] And I'm trying to boot from it- but even with the boot order as disc first [21:26] My machine is still kicking to it's windows installation [21:27] and i assume that the disc-burning went without (obvious) complications? [21:28] How new is the computer? There should be a single time boot menu you can try to force it, have you tried that as well? Have you checked to see if you can boot the disk on another computer? [21:28] Right the burning process went really smoothly [21:28] The computer is maybe 8 years old? [21:29] It's a pentium d gateway, so it's not exactly "new"... [21:30] I have tried the boot menu [21:30] It's still rolling over to the windows xp [21:32] nevermind i fiugred out you can use ctrl+shift+t [21:32] and you can do that up to 10 times [21:38] I'll try another machine with the disc I suppose [21:38] Thanks all! [22:07] ok, i need some serious help, as i cannot boot into Xubuntu anymore. it stops during startup and does not do anything anymore.. for some reason it cannot proceed. [22:07] when pressing ctrl-alt-del it says exiting: acpid and then it reboots [22:07] what to do now? [22:08] right now i am in windows, so hardware seems ok [22:08] but i did not do updates what so ever. it just happened === th0r is now known as Guest9766