[00:07] hi... what classification can i give to a shortcut file so that it shows up in Web Applications rather than in Internet? [00:13] New to ubuntu, how do i get flash workin? [00:13] goust: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats/Flash [00:14] or something simlier [00:14] ar [00:14] k [00:15] how do I reconfigure my phpmyadmin in cli? [00:15] my TTY doesn't show a prompt, just a black screen, and unity no longer works in Ubuntu 13.04... ideas? [00:17] ty reisio === EvilAww is now known as pwetty_princess === pwetty_princess is now known as EvilAww [00:21] hello? [00:28] stef1a, You want guesses or are you going to tell us how you got there. [00:32] guesses... a cat urinated on your computer and caused the power to go out which is why you have a black screen [00:32] Hey guys! Alright so I installed Ubuntu 32 bit or 34 bit, whichever is the low bit, on my Fiancee's laptop, but the screen flickers black nonstop and after about 2-3 minutes just goes solid black [00:33] 32 bit [00:33] !nomodeset > Nick119119 [00:33] Nick119119, please see my private message === qos is now known as qos|away [00:34] wilee-nilee: unity stopped working one day -- dash and the top bar and the title bars on windows stopped showing up [00:35] stef1a, You have a graphic driver loaded from the card manufacturer rather than the repo's per-chance? [00:35] wilee-nilee: yes, i have an AMD/ATI Radeon HD, and i have installed fglrx [00:37] stef1a, drivers loaded not from the repos will not follow kernel upgrades, is this a possibility, I'm not up amd in general. [00:37] on* [00:37] is there a simple system for remembering complex command line structures? [00:37] tones: such as? [00:37] fresh install of Ubuntu 12.04 and the only output sound is S/PDIF [00:37] no speaker sound [00:37] wilee-nilee: maybe; i forget whether this happened after a new kernel [00:38] how can i define a rule for where to mount a specific device when it's connected, but not at the system boot? [00:38] TheLordOfTime: /etc/fstab [00:38] reisio: won't /etc/fstab try and load everything at boot and hang if a device doesn't exist? [00:38] TheLordOfTime: try the 'noauto' option [00:38] ahh [00:38] reisio: thanks [00:38] man fstab [00:39] reisio, dd stuff [00:40] Hi, I have a simple question about laptop backlights. The built-in KDE brightness control does not do what it should do. I have written my own scripts to control brightness and would like to bind them to the laptop's brightness hotkeys, but even after disabling those hotkeys in the KDE hotkey manager, they are still doing weird things with the screen brightness. [00:40] Does anyone know what other KDE (or otherwise) component is reading these hotkeys? Again, all I'd like to do is turn this off, so I can bind them to my own scripts which work. === chris is now known as Guest96930 [00:40] tones: man usually has enough [00:41] though dd's man page in particular is a bit vague [00:41] http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-newbie-8/learn-the-dd-command-362506/ [00:42] I can copy it, but how would you remember how to do it without the guidelines [00:42] cat ~/notes/dd [00:43] Guys, how do I open a terminal before the OS boots up? [00:43] I can't get into it long enough to set nomodeset up [00:43] nomodeset you do in grub [00:43] Nick119119: hold down shift to get the GRUB menu [00:43] !nomodeset [00:43] A common kernel (boot)parameter is nomodeset, which is needed for some graphic cards that otherwise boot into a black screen or show corrupted splash screen. See http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1613132 on how to use this parameter [00:44] Nick119119, You would do it at the grub menu, the shift key brings it up. [00:44] Oh, I can do it straight from grub? [00:44] Nick119119, Read the link. [00:44] I'm on the link, that's how I know to do nomodeset [00:44] But it mentions a terminal [00:45] Nick119119, To make it permanent you would use a terminal, at this point it seems you can't get in to do that, basically ths is to get you in ti look for a missing graphic driver. [00:46] reisio: thanks. how do i know if it'll work or not? just add the things to fstab, and try mounting the devices? [00:46] (and if it errors I know i did it wrong?) [00:46] TheLordOfTime: sounds like a plan [00:46] as to noauto, I'm not sure anything but rebooting will be 100% proof === jeanaustinr is now known as jeanaustinr|x [00:47] reisio, I think changes to fstab take effect immediately. You can always do a 'sudo mount -a' to force a re-read [00:47] Nick119119, Does that make sense, I suspect you just need to get in run a update upgrade and look in additional drivers. [00:48] Yes, it made sense. I was looking at the permanent section, knowing I need to use the temporary solved my whole issue haha [00:48] Thank you guys === RylaiC_ is now known as RylaiC [00:48] Nick119119, Cool, enjoy. [00:49] Makes me glad my laptop isn't nvidia like hers is [00:49] th0r: right, but that won't show you whether noauto is working as expected at bootup or not [00:49] reisio, if you do the mount and noauto isn't doing what you expect, the whole thing should hang at that point [00:50] reisio, (I think) [00:50] th0r: why tell me? [00:50] reisio, "as to noauto, I'm not sure anything but rebooting will be 100% proof" [00:51] yeah? [00:51] reisio, just passing along a tidbit based on that comment you made...no offense intended [00:52] I'm not offended, I just don't know what makes you think it's relevant to me :p [00:52] reisio: so far the options seem to work correctly :) I'll test noauto on reboot with the devices not connected [00:52] reisio: if it errors, where'll the errors dump out to, what log file? [00:52] manually mounting something won't show whether noauto behaves as expected during bootup [00:52] reisio: <TheLordOfTime> reisio: so far the options seem to work correctly :) I'll test noauto on reboot with the devices not connected [00:52] "I'll test noauto on reboot with the devices not connected" [00:52] the OTHER options work [00:53] yeah sorry that was still to th0r [00:53] then the other question i asked ;) [00:53] reisio: oh sorry :) [00:53] my bad. [00:53] you are fired [00:53] :p [00:53] heh [00:53] no soup for you [00:53] reisio: well, seriously, though, where will mount errors dump to? what logfile? [00:53] cute room [00:53] Ubuntu is awesome!!! :P [00:54] you people are awesome [00:54] :) [00:54] TheLordOfTime: not sure on Ubuntu, ask the channel [00:54] ... this is the channel? [00:54] ah [00:54] aamer: Thank you proper my dear friend, hahahaha =D [00:54] * TheLordOfTime misread again [00:54] as in, don't put my nick before the msg [00:54] reisio: ah [00:54] 'cause more people will be more likely to ignore the msg, thinking it's only relevant to me [00:55] anyone know where boot-time mount errors will show up in the logs? specifically, what log file I need to check? [00:55] yw Martijn-NL [00:55] aamer: Where are you from? I live in The Netherlands (H) [00:56] Martijn-NL, #ubuntu-offtopic is for chat. ;) [00:56] TheLordOfTime: realistically, it'll probably either not boot, or boot normally and the filesystems will be mounted (when you didn't want them to be) [00:56] How does one disable kernel updates? [00:56] but even more likely is it'll work :p [00:56] indeed [00:56] so, I wanted to ask what the heck is the flag -t for mount? I've read everywhere but couldn't get it! [00:57] aamer: i think -t is the "type" i.e. filesystem type [00:57] aamer: for explicitly telling mount what type to interpret the filesystem as [00:57] usually you can omit it, 'cause mount is pretty smart [00:57] mhm [00:57] not that there's anything wrong with being explicit, if you mean to be [00:58] ty reisio [00:58] k-stz, Not sure why you would but, http://askubuntu.com/questions/3379/is-there-a-way-to-disable-kernel-updates [00:58] it's a little more useful for debugging [00:58] for example if you know a filesystem is of a certain type, you can specify it [00:58] and then maybe get a useful error [00:58] like 'hey clown, you have to enable support in your kernel for that type first!' [00:58] wilee-nilee: some drivers cease to function, thanks ill look into that [00:58] only less humorous [00:58] reisio i was reading how to move /home to a separate partition (after installing the system) [00:59] aamer: and how was -t used? [00:59] k-stz, Drivers gotten from other then the ubuntu repo's? [00:59] What's the ubuntu equivilent of dxdiag? [01:00] mmm, glxgears? [01:00] reisio he says sudo mount -t ext3 /dev/hda5 /mnt/newhome [01:01] Nick119119: dpkg -L mesa-utils | grep bin [01:01] reisio theres a bunch of comments many people are complaining because of the errors during copy... [01:01] aamer: mmm, probably don't need -t ext3 in that particular case [01:01] wilee-nilee: no hand-compiled, else wlan driver won't work [01:01] and might not even want it, if you aren't using ext3 :) [01:01] If my new PC (with "Gigabyte" motherboard and nVidia GPU) crashes twice a day and shows strange log files on screen with no possibility for returning to the graphical environment, can that be faulty or incompatible hardware? [01:01] k-stz, Ah. [01:01] aamer: simpler to do stuff like that from live media [01:01] wilee-nilee: ok thanks i hope that works bye [01:02] punter: _could_ be, sure [01:02] wouldn't be my first suspect [01:02] reisio: Which of the two is more likely? (incompatible, or faulty?) [01:02] more likely would be software bug [01:03] Ubuntu 13.04 is what I use [01:03] Should I switch back to 12.04? [01:03] no [01:03] you might try another nvidia driver or driver version, for starters [01:03] aha [01:03] reisio: It says 'mesa-utils' is not installed [01:03] For some reason it's not using a proprietary driver [01:03] Nick119119: install it :D [01:04] reisio I'm using ext4 but I just wanted to know what's that flag, and still I'm very worried about the copy errors, I don't know actually but I'm expecting lots of errors during copy, what do you think? [01:04] punter: could try using the proprietary driver [01:04] ok [01:04] Thank you reisio [01:04] aamer: backups make everything safe === bellasbells is now known as callie_awai [01:04] aamer: although if you're copying from one partition to another, technically you should still have a backup [01:04] as /home/ will be mounted on top of / === callie_awai is now known as PyroSandy [01:05] s/still/already/ [01:05] reisio: What's the command I need to install? I tried sudo get-apt install mesa-utils but it said nope [01:06] reisio I'll try, but storage prices are multiplied by 3 or 4 nowadays here... so I don't promise hehe [01:06] Nick119119: try using apt-file to figure out where it thinks the 'glxgears' executable comes from, then [01:06] Nick119119: you might also be interested in lshw (or the gtk frontend to it) [01:07] reisio: I'm rather new to Ubuntu and Linux in general, I have no idea what those things are D: [01:07] Nick119119: and the proprietary nvidia and ati drivers also have their own GUIs [01:07] Nick119119: sudo apt-get install apt-file [01:08] apt-file search glxgears [01:08] if it gives an error, do what it says [01:08] glsgears comes from mesa-utils [01:08] glxgears rather [01:09] I was trying get-apt instead of apt-get >.< [01:09] !find glxgears [01:09] File glxgears found in fglrx, fglrx-updates, fvwm-crystal, mesa-utils, xmanpages-ja [01:09] It's showing three files with the glx stuff [01:11] Now it has gears turning round and round and telling me the fps, but this does not tell me what my graphics card is [01:11] just a heads up, Nick119119, fglrx (proprietary ati/amd driver) is horrible. You're better off with sticking with the open source one, it's 100x better. [01:12] Nick119119, type this in terminal: lspci | grep VGA [01:12] Ari-Yang, opposite situation with nvidia [01:12] DoverMo: agreed [01:13] DoverMo, I know, that's why I only said that ati's/amd's proprietary driver is horrible... didn't mention anything about nividia [01:13] Ah, thanks! [01:14] Nick119119, yw, so you have nividia, yes? [01:14] * nvidia [01:14] My fiancee does, yes [01:14] kk [01:14] lspci | grep fiance [01:14] wait, nvm [01:15] And.. Wonderful, haha, nvdiai doesn't have drivers for her card -_- [01:15] Nick119119, what kind of card is it? [01:15] nvidia geforce Go 6150 [01:15] c/p the output straight from terminal? [01:17] 00:05.0 VGA compatible controller: NVIDIA corperation C51 [GeForce Go 6150] (rev a2) [01:18] Nick119119, the geforce go 7 series recommends the 304.88 driver for 64bit [01:18] so Nick119119, you're trying to install proprietary driver for nvidia? [01:18] Nick119119, so you could try that and see if it works [01:18] It's 32 bit though, will it still work? [01:18] Nick119119, let me double check now [01:18] And I don't know, Ari-Yang, is that what I should be doing? [01:19] Nick119119, yeah still the same one. [01:19] I'm not sure... I mean it depends what you're going to be doing... [01:19] My Fiancee isn't exactly computer literate, It would get irritating to have to boot in nomodeset for her every time she wanted to turn it on [01:19] Nick119119, you could try it, and if it doesn't work you can just uninstall it afterwards [01:19] I mean if she isn't going to be doing any gaming, why switch driver? [01:19] She's gonna be playing minecraft [01:20] oh, then you may want proprietary driver I think [01:20] Nick119119, you can just edit the grub default to disable nouveau [01:20] http://www.nvidia.com/object/linux-display-ia32-304.88-driver.html [01:20] is that the driver DoverMo recommended? [01:20] yep [01:20] Woot, direct link saves me google [01:21] you shouldn't install from the website [01:22] You guys are way better then my tech support guys [01:22] the nvidia drivers are in the ubuntu repository [01:22] Ben64, though proprietary links aren't recommend by any linux system, the free nouveau driver is a piece of crud that also breaks with the newest kernels [01:22] thats not what i'm saying [01:23] the version from nvidia.com is not supported here, and breaks often [01:23] The laptop won't run without blackscreening unless it's in nomodeset, which is why I need the driver [01:23] Ben64 +1 [01:23] again, i'm not saying to not install the driver. i'm saying to install it from the repository [01:24] How? [01:24] Nick119119, did you look at the driver list in the 'ubuntu software center'? [01:24] Nick119119, you haven't seen that? [01:24] ubuntu software center, there should be a tab for extra drivers [01:24] I haven't o.o [01:24] for that 6150 go card you would need the 173-updates driver https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nvidia-graphics-drivers-173-updates [01:24] Nick119119, i assumed you had already looked at that [01:25] I had no idea that kind of stuff was in the software center [01:25] 304 supports the 6150 [01:26] I'm not seeing a drivers section [01:26] Nevermind, found it [01:26] software sources [01:26] tab on the right [01:27] My software center doesn't have tabs.... THere is something called 'Additional Drivers' that I have the option of installing? [01:27] yes [01:27] thats it [01:27] Right, installing now [01:27] it should show you what driver you are currently on [01:27] and you can pick one from that list [01:27] Nick119119, what nvidia driver is listed there? [01:28] happen to be the one DoverMo recommended? [01:28] wtf happenned to flash in 13.04 64b?? === DarkAce-Z is now known as DarkAceZ [01:29] Nick119119, you will also need to make sure 'nvidia-setting(your version)' is installed after you install the drivers [01:29] Nick119119, in order to properly configure it [01:29] Sorry, Jehovah's witnesses were knocking on my door. And I don't know yet, it's still installing the Additional Drivers thing [01:29] did Nick119119 install the driver from nvidia's site or from the repo? [01:30] or is it already installed? and he just has to switch to it === brian__ is now known as mosshorn [01:31] How do I fix these messages in 12.04: [drm:atom_get_src_int] *ERROR* ATOM: fb read beyond scratch region: [01:31] Neither yet, Still installing the Additional Drivers whatsit [01:31] I get thousands. [01:31] dmesg is worthless now. [01:31] Nick119119, ah [01:32] http://gyazo.com/bbcb6b1dba1a4cb5a63ee30dcfb7b692 that's what my software sources window looks like (nick119119) [01:32] hey I recently installed some opengl updates, and I have to admit I was careless not to look at what they were, but now I keep getting an error saying libGL error failed to load swrast [01:32] Sector_0, you should say what your opengl version currently is... [01:33] My fiancee's laptop is ancient. HP pavillion dv6000 [01:33] I use a dell studio 1537 [01:33] Nick119119, alright, well you get how to install it right? [01:33] I've googled the error and apparently swrast is a fallback for when there is no hardware acceleration but I already installed the ATI binary and thing were working perfectly until today [01:33] Ari-Yang: glx version string is 1.4 [01:34] Nick119119, on your fiancee's laptop, it's gonna have an option for nvidia 304 [01:34] Nick119119, choose that one, then after it installs, make sure you have 'nvidia-settings' installed from the package manager [01:34] Ari-Yang: don't know if that's what you're asking though [01:34] also i'm using the ATI radeon 5500HD redwood [01:34] okay [01:34] Sector_0, type glxinfo | grep -i opengl in terminal [01:35] you should get a version string line too [01:35] that should tell you your opengl version... [01:36] Ari-Yang: http://pastebin.com/EwFBAUMG [01:36] Okay, I instaleld the Additional Drivers whatsit, now how do I open it? [01:36] that's the output of the command [01:36] Nick119119, restart the computer then double check which bubble is marked... [01:36] Nick119119, I guess you check the Additional Drivers tab of software sources [01:37] or what DoverMo said [01:37] Ari-Yang, im hoping their computer doesnt explode [01:37] well if he installed the right driver, it shouldn't [01:38] worse case scenario he'll get tearing [01:38] If her laptop explodes at least I can go back to playing Dark Souls xD [01:38] haha [01:38] @ Sector_0 sorry, I won't be much help with your problem :< perhaps somebody will help you [01:39] Just standing in blight town for the last hour, thanking any deity out there that I haven't been invaded and slaughtered [01:39] maybe installing the version you had before updating would work? (if that's possible) [01:40] Restarted, but there still isn't an additional drivers tab >.< [01:40] Nick119119, you went to software sources right? [01:40] sotware resources? [01:41] I been in the ubuntu software center this whole time x.x [01:41] you can open up System Settings (not sure what DE (desktop environment) you're using) [01:41] Nick119119, the additional drivers tab is in software and updates [01:41] at least in 13.04 they have changes the name of that gui [01:42] changed* [01:43] if Nick119119 is using Unity, couldn't he just hit the dashboard and search for software sources? [01:43] That's what I did xD [01:43] I don't know what exactly I'm using, I have Ubuntu 13.04 [01:43] With basically no custimization yet [01:44] oh, he's most likely on Unity then, wilee-nilee [01:44] not sure what software sources is called on 13.04 [01:44] Ari-Yang, you can get them from synaptic [01:44] ? [01:44] software sources [01:45] Nick119119, do what i said [01:45] Nick119119, what's the problem [01:45] No problem now :D [01:45] Ari-Yang, sorry. you said that you aren't sure what the software sources are called, but they're available in synaptic. [01:46] Nick119119, right, and does the bubbled in part reflect the driver you wanted to use? [01:46] Thank you guys, like seriously. No widea how long I woulda been trying to work on this without your helps [01:46] Nick119119, so now you're going to select the nvidia proprietary driver? [01:46] It's still 'applying changes' [01:47] after that, restart the computer [01:47] Nick119119, what driver did you select form the list? [01:47] the exact name [01:47] 304 proptiertary, tested [01:48] Nick119119, nice, that sounds like the driver DoverMo recommended [01:48] Exactly why i picked it :D === Wug[Hyperspace] is now known as Wug [01:49] hello :o [01:50] Applied, now to reboot and hope it doesn't flicker black and crash again [01:50] Oooh, so far so good! The splash screen wasn't annd grainy and green [01:51] nice, resolution a-okay too? [01:52] Yep yep [01:52] no more stuttering [01:52] No flickering [01:52] You guys rock so hard acdc is jealous [01:52] success! [01:54] as for the whole proprietary drivers, for nvidia it's all good. ati/amd you're better off with sticking with the open source driver (95% of the time I bet), though I think kernel 3.9 gives radeon driver a bit more attention and it has improved a lot. [01:54] My laptop uses whatever the default is and seems to have no problems [01:54] can I ask for some help here? [01:55] altair, just ask your question~ [01:55] Nick119119, ah okay, is your laptop nvidia or ati/amd? [01:55] altair, You can state your problem and if someone knows they may answer. [01:55] It actually lags less on minecraft then my quad core 8gb ram nvidia quatro gfx3800 [01:55] amd I think [01:55] oh, alright: [01:56] Ah, ati radeon according to this sticker [01:56] okay [01:57] Now all that's left is to find my ex's wireless reciever [01:59] so: I'm having problems with making a script being executed when I turn on my Laptop. It's a script I wrote to map some keystrokes to the buttons on my graphicstablet. I also followed the tutorial on sourceforge.net...pretty much step by step [02:07] 'evening all [02:07] hello .,.` [02:09] It's been a long day [02:11] yup . had a 6hr jam, a bit weary [02:13] My fn + F2 combination buttons won't work it will not activate my wireless but fn + all other buttons work how can i fix this? [02:13] if you don't have an fn key, how do you adjust brightness? [02:13] Is there a way to get make to automatically scan parent directories for makefiles, kind of like how git/hg do it? [02:17] I hhave an app thats installed locally in my home dir, how do I get that to be recognised and appear in the system menus etc? [02:17] Alright guys, I'm back to irritate you again. I can't get my Fiancee's wireless reciever to work === Jguy is now known as Jguy| [02:19] Nick119119, Try these commands to see if the wireless card is identified. lspci | grep -i wireless or lspci | grep Broadco [02:19] lspci | grep Broadcom [02:20] broadcom corporations BCM4311 802.11b/g WLAN (rev 01) [02:21] gtg =( maybe I'll ask for help later [02:21] Damn, google mentioned all kinds of broadcom issues... [02:21] bbl folks [02:21] nap time [02:22] !broadcom | Nick119119 [02:22] Nick119119: Help with Broadcom bcm43xx can be found at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/bcm43xx [02:22] x3 Thanks! [02:22] Nick119119, That card should work, no problem. === Multiply is now known as multiply [02:27] Weird, it says the thing I need is already installed [02:27] it's just not letting me connect to anything wirelessly [02:28] Nick119119, Out of my area to help fix, but many here have broadcom, someone will help. [02:28] Okie [02:29] Nick119119, as I recall when I install xubuntu it tried to use the wl module. I had to blacklist that and use the b43 module. So first you might check to see which module is loaded [02:29] Okay, how do I do that? [02:30] Nick119119, first, in a terminal try 'iwconfig' and see if there is even a wifi card recognized. pastebin the results if you don't know what it is saying [02:30] The fn +f2 will not work to get wifi activated but all other fn + hotkeys work how can i fix this [02:31] it says no wireless extrensions [02:31] extensions === fwilson is now known as fwilsleep [02:31] Nick119119, no 'wlan0' or 'eth1' or some such? [02:32] it says lo No wireless extensions and eth0 No wireless extensions [02:32] Nick119119, try 'lsmod | grep wl' and see if wl is loaded. [02:32] Is there a way to activate the fn/F2 combination? [02:33] Nick119119, best way to get broadcom working is to connect with wires and then insyall the brodcom drivers and it's many dependicies [02:33] insyall/install [02:33] It says wl 3027822 1 [02:33] Is there any good pool games for Ubuntu? [02:34] Nick119119, try removing it, 'rmmod wl' and inserting b43, 'modprobe b43' [02:34] Nick119119, then see if the iwconfig shows a wireless card [02:35] error: Module wl is in use === Garrett__ is now known as Guest60873 [02:36] Nick119119, [02:36] Lost in terminal [02:36] xD [02:36] Nick119119, just curious...does 'ifconfig' show a wireless card? === _BJFreeman is now known as BJfreeman [02:37] Nick119119, my bad...I think you need 'sudo rmmod wl' [02:37] I don't think so, but it shows my ethernet connection [02:37] Nick119119, and sudo modprobe b43 [02:38] Still says it's in use, should I just skip to the modprobe part? [02:38] Nick119119, I don't think that will work...pretty sure you need to get rid of wl first. [02:39] Nick119119, trying to figure out how to determine what is using it, or how to release it. Could always blacklist it and reboot...but that seems a bit extreme [02:40] Hm [02:42] Is there a way to kill it? Like rkill or something? [02:42] Nick119119, try 'sudo modprobe -r wl' [02:43] FATAL: module wl is in use. [02:44] Nick119119, when I installed xubuntu I just rmmod wl and then installed b43...it was easy. Not sure what to do now [02:44] Would it work if I unplugged my ethernet cord? [02:45] Nick119119, this is what I would do now....blacklist the wl driver (simple instructions here)http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/avoid-linux-kernel-module-driver-autoloading.html [02:45] Nick119119, then..... [02:46] Nick119119, add 'b43' to the file /etc/modules [02:46] Nick119119: is there a way you know of that could turn on the fn+f2 key? [02:46] Nick119119, then reboot and see if that brings up the wifi card [02:47] I'm afraid not lendon [02:48] th0r, How do I open files in /etc/? [02:48] I'm trying to open /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist but I honestly have no idea how [02:48] Nick119119, in a terminal use 'sudo nano ' [02:48] just open it [02:49] blackshirt, that won't work [02:49] Alright, now I do blacklist wl? [02:50] Nick119119, right, just put that on a line at the end of the file. [02:50] Nick119119, control-X will then prompt if you want to save the file === RylaiC is now known as Rylai [02:51] Nick119119, then add b43 to /etc/modules. If I remember correctly the only other module in there will be lp [02:51] Nick119119, just put b43 on a line by itself right after lp [02:51] rebooting now [02:53] Nick119119, you mean wifi proprietary driver? check this screen shot http://gyazo.com/bbcb6b1dba1a4cb5a63ee30dcfb7b692 [02:54] I decided to use that because once a week my laptop would d/c from the internet and I'd have to reboot to re-connect, after switching to that wifi proprietary driver, I've had no problem at all === Garrett is now known as Guest12841 [02:54] That wasn't good [02:54] I got some error about b43 not being installed [02:56] Nick119119, This part of that original link addresses what you have been trying believe. https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/bcm43xx#Switching_between_drivers [02:57] check the blacklist link within the link as well [02:58] okay, wl blacklisted and I did sudo modprobe b43 [02:59] damn it im so pissed off [02:59] But sudo modprobe b43 doesn't seem to do anything, it just gives me another line [02:59] i got this netbook with eufi on it [02:59] and windows8.. [02:59] Nick119119, 'lsmod | grep b43' to make sure that module is there. It shoudl have loaded at boot if it is in modules [03:00] i had this happen before and i was unable to install or do anything with the box cause i accidently whiped out the eufi partion? [03:00] Nick119119, assuming it is loaded, check 'iwconfig' and see if wlan0 or some such is now there [03:00] it says b43 0 [03:00] And still no wlan0 [03:00] Nick119119, is this 13.04? [03:00] Yes [03:00] can anybody tell me the safe way to install ubuntu on a machine that has windows 8 and eufi installed? [03:00] Nick119119, I wonder if ubuntu removed b43 [03:01] Nick119119, iwconfig [03:01] I did iwconfig [03:01] iwlist ? [03:01] !uefi | grendal-prime [03:01] grendal-prime: UEFI is a specification that defines a software interface between an operating system and platform firmware, it is meant as a replacement for the BIOS. For information on how to set up and install Ubuntu and its derivatives on UEFI machines please read https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UEFI [03:01] How do I install b43? [03:03] grendal-prime, Make sure you have windows backed up would be my advice for safety to start out with. [03:03] Nick119119, is 13.04 raring? [03:03] I don't know [03:03] how do you back up windows 8? [03:03] Yep === root is now known as Guest70802 [03:03] its frigging huge [03:03] (th0r) Yep [03:04] grendal-prime, All windows have at least one full image allowed, pro and up have unlimited in backups [03:04] Nick119119, http://www.howopensource.com/2012/10/install-broadcom-b43-legacy-wireless-driver-in-ubuntu-12-10-12-04/ [03:04] Hi, i upgraded to 13.04 from 12.10 yesterday, and apparantly, the transition isn't very smooth. I don't think my graphics drivers are working. The text seems blown up. I can't change the screen brightness (its set to full). And one notable thing is cairo-dock has a black background. Any help please? [03:05] nabn, A upgrade needs graphiic drivers reloaded generally look in additional drivers [03:06] wilee-nilee: will try that out. i do that from the settings, if i am not wrong? [03:06] grendal-prime, I put my window images on a external, if you have one thats the best way in my opinion. [03:06] Nick119119, don't do the modprobes at the end of that howto [03:07] nabn, softwrae sources was the original gui name where the additional drivers tab is, in 13.04 it is called software & updates in the menu [03:07] software* [03:13] Alright, I got it running, mostly. Now I have this issues where when I try to sign into my wifi box it says 'Wifi is disabled by hardware switch' [03:13] wilee-nilee , the additional drivers list is empty. But i was using a local mirror. Now i am updating from the main server. [03:13] Nick119119, is this a laptop? Is there a switch to turn the wifi on and off? Or maybe a function key? [03:14] It's a laptop, but I don't believe there's a switch or function key, give me a moment to check [03:15] Got it! [03:15] Thank you guys so much xD [03:15] Now I can get back to my game. Only took five hours, but.. Woohoo! [03:15] Nick119119, enjoy [03:16] I hhave an app thats installed locally in my home dir, how do I get that to be recognised and appear in the system menus etc? [03:17] nabn: what video card do you have? [03:18] histo, this is what i got from lspci: ' VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Core Processor Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 18)' [03:19] nabn: you don't need any drivers for that card unless you have a hybrid graphics card is there another vga device listed? [03:19] Hi ubuntu channel, ubuntu based on debian testing and debian.unstable useds LUKS for filesystem encryption correct? How can i give this ability to ubuntu lts? [03:21] histo, i don't think so. But here's a paste of lspci output: http://pastebin.com/KhMAuaSR [03:22] nabn: Is this a home built system or do you have a make/model? [03:22] histo, this is an acer laptop. 4738z [03:23] histo, could it be the ubuntu-tweak that's causing the problem? i thought i removed it before i upgraded. But it's still there [03:23] nabn: yes any ppa's etc.. could be causing isuses [03:24] histo, would it be a good idea to reinstall the driver? would that fix problems? [03:25] nabn: there are no drivers. They are modules that came with your new kernel [03:25] nabn: so basically you already have a newer "driver" when you upgraded [03:26] histo, i see. is there anything i can do about the possibly broken ppa's? [03:27] wilee-nilee, i had an extra 4 gig usb drive thats what it asked for [03:27] !ppapurge | nabn [03:27] nabn: To disable a PPA from your sources and revert your packages back to default Ubuntu packages, install ppa-purge and use the command: « sudo ppa-purge ppa:/ » – For more information, see http://www.webupd8.org/2009/12/remove-ppa-repositories-via-command.html [03:28] my understanding is that 12.10 > have uefi support [03:28] wich sucks cause i think the software this guy wants to run has not been approved on anything but lts [03:29] In make: I have an implicit pattern %.json which I expect to be matched by a/b.json. How can I get the string "b" from that? [03:29] grendal-prime, 12.04.2 has uefi I believe [03:30] shit [03:30] grendal-prime, The windows images are slightly compressed but very close to the size of the OS 4 gigs does not sound like enough space. [03:30] im making a recovery disk? [03:30] not the same thing? [03:31] grendal-prime, The recovery disc is very small, you want to backup W8 as an image the line above the recovery line. [03:31] the recovery disc s a good tool as well though. [03:31] is* [03:32] im lost [03:32] i cant find any of this stuff on win8 [03:32] grendal-prime, Let me reboot to W8 and I can give you some pics if you like. [03:33] how do i get to that screen? [03:35] if we want to install a .exe file in ubuntu how it it install in ubuntu. [03:35] !appdb | kirankumar [03:35] kirankumar: The Wine Application DB is a database of applications and help for !Windows programs that run under !WINE: http://appdb.winehq.org - Join #winehq for application help [03:35] kirankumar, with WINE or a virtual windows emulator [03:36] wine is reliable are you sure sir, [03:36] kirankumar, wine isn't reliable at all [03:36] kirankumar, neither is a virtual windows system [03:36] what i do? [03:37] I have used wine.before [03:37] kirankumar, install wine and winetricks after that, then figure it out === Nitrodex is now known as Guest1104 [03:38] I want to install a web application software it reliable [03:38] grendal-prime, So go to the control panel in windows then W7 file recovery and see the create a system image to make a image/clone. It will be the size of the OS so you need a place to put it dvd's can be used, but I prefer a external HD personally. [03:38] kirankumar, there are some wine-based applications you can buy [03:38] ya i got to that part [03:38] kirankumar, which offer more support, but there's no guarentee [03:39] wilee-nilee, i have a roswood block with an empty 100 gig drive in it..but windows does not see it? [03:39] grendal-prime, The recovery disc is an excellent repair tool, and you can use it to reload the clone if needed. [03:39] i am a student purchase is not possible . [03:39] grendal-prime, Has to be a NTFS is all. [03:40] kirankumar, then you gotta pick either wine in linux, or run a virtual system [03:40] ok so..i have nothing on this box i dont want to be able to even reninstall win8 cause its fkn horrid... [03:40] if i have the recovery disk will that at least be able to recreate the uefi partion [03:40] i think vertual windows is helpful yes or no? sir, [03:41] !language grendal-prime [03:41] just try it and see for yourself, kirankumar [03:41] grendal-prime, MY only concern here was having the reload if needed basically, if you don't then I would only save it in case of a resale, although there is a recovery partition, however it may be hard to get it to load without a Windows OS there not sure. [03:41] what are you trying to install? perhaps there's a linux equivalent? [03:42] thanks sir, good day [03:42] !language | grendal-prime lol [03:42] grendal-prime lol: Please watch your language and topic to help keep this channel family-friendly, polite, and professional. [03:42] ya ya sorry [03:42] kirankumar, yeah. depending on the virtulization software, you can have less support, but in general it should run most things that aren't acient [03:42] ancient* [03:42] wilee-nilee, ok, so ill refort the drive with another machine to ntfs [03:43] ancient being anything that's 1998 or older [03:43] i try. [03:43] thanks [03:43] grendal-prime, The recovery disc s like 120MB very small a command line and some repair tools, I would not rely on it as a full UEFI repair if you remove stuff, the windows channel would more accurate here. [03:44] grendal-prime, I'm not an OCD person, except in cloning my OS so as to be able to get back running quickly if needed. [03:45] gotta reboot [03:46] 'can't locate ppa-purge' . waiting for the udate to finish. Man, this is taking way too long! [03:46] wilee-nilee , ya the thing that drives me nuts...i have to install windows to uninsttall windows. [03:46] Can I get some help installing Ubuntu on my laptop? [03:46] grendal-prime, cant you just use fdisk D: ? [03:47] wilee-nilee, ya the thing that drives me nuts...i have to install windows to uninsttall windows. [03:47] dover..you mean like boot into a live disk and run that? [03:47] grendal-prime, yeah [03:47] DoverMo, nope.. you cant boot into a live disk with uefi [03:47] grendal-prime, that sucks D: [03:48] DoverMo, this is the lamest (and im not allowed to cuss..so im using lame lame lame est) thing i have ever seen [03:48] so AHCI is UEFI? === elow is now known as epistemic_ [03:49] grendal-prime, the future is bleak [03:49] !install | anonnumberanon [03:49] anonnumberanon: Ubuntu can be installed in lots of ways. Please see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation for documentation. Problems during install? See https://wiki.ubuntu.com/CommonProblemsInstall - See also !automate [03:49] !automate [03:49] Ways to automate installation of Ubuntu on multiple machines are described at https://help.ubuntu.com/12.04/installation-guide/i386/appendix-preseed.html - See also !cloning [03:50] anonnumberanon: If you're looking for a laptop install an automator prob won't help :)\ [03:50] SonikkuAmerica, ya but you need to understand that this does not bode well for us. one of the things about ubuntu has always been plug it in and your off and running. [03:50] now (and i have installed this os on allot of machines) its plug it in and hope it does not kill off the boot partiotion. [03:50] grendal-prime: Well all the devs need to do is fix it for UEFI. [03:51] grendal-prime, linux is constantly working on uefi support, it's not their fault [03:51] grendal-prime, linux can only do so much also, it's not a God level OS [03:51] DoverMo, you miss understant im not mad at our people [03:51] im mad a windows [03:52] grendal-prime, darn you! weendaws! [03:52] if yo ulook into it they were the ones that deved this up..they are requireing the hardware vendors to install this [03:52] hey, I'm on lubuntu, an ubuntu derivative, can anybody find me a package archive link that I can add to my sources so I can install qtwebkitwidgets? [03:52] and the worst part is its for windows8 its like they knew everyone was going to hate it so much they are making it really hard to install anything on a new pc. [03:52] it doesn't seem to be available to me when I do apt-cache search qt5webkitwidgets [03:53] also, if someone could just do exactly that search, and tell me what they get that would be awesome, [03:53] because I don't know how different lubuntu's sources list is from ubuntu [03:53] how to customize backgrounds in ubuntu 13.04 [03:53] SuperNoeMan, Same sources list [03:53] wilee-nilee: oh shit... [03:53] same [03:53] ok [03:53] well then how do I get qtwebkitwidgets... [03:53] sooooo...still does not see the drive [03:54] is there a disk management tool in win 8? anyhwere [03:54] hmm... so the base cause is I'm using cmake to build a piece of software [03:54] grendal-prime, Yeah in the admin search type disk mana and t will show. [03:55] In earlier versions of ubuntu i could find the background of windows could be changed [03:55] I think it is disk management or manager it's a virtual partitioner [03:55] and its telling me it cannot find a package configuration file provided by Qt5Location [03:55] SuperNoeMan: how about libqt5webkit5-dev [03:55] that... [03:55] trism: hold on [03:56] ok, I installed that trism [03:56] or wait... it was already installed [03:56] Supercomp, ooboots uses compiz now D: [03:56] let me pastebin my cmake output [03:57] ok [03:57] pastebin.com2QDbjnQL [03:57] i mean [03:58] http://www.pastebin.com/2QDbjnQL [03:58] how to run multiple versions of firefox in ubuntu? [03:58] shows up as a healthy drive but will not show up in the image creator [03:58] SuperNoeMan: I see qtlocation5-dev , do you have that? [03:59] Supercomp, each program is designed for only 1 library path [03:59] trism: ok it wasn't installed already [03:59] now installing... [03:59] this is lame [04:00] Supercomp, google it to see if you can. otherwise you can just compile your own, or run something like firefox long term, or nightly [04:00] trism: awesome. Now on to the next needed library: [04:00] it wants qt5sensors [04:00] ok [04:00] do you have some variant of a qt5sensors-dev or something? [04:00] Supercomp, or firefox aurora [04:00] because I don't have a libqt5sensors5-dev [04:00] these guides did not help I get the flashing cursor problem at boot before installation. I also tried my Puppy Linux usb key but I get the same flashing cursor. [04:01] i have firefox 21 [04:01] SuperNoeMan: qtsensors5-dev seems to be it [04:01] Supercomp, ok o3o [04:02] Supercomp, options, compile your own firefox, or get firefox esr, aurora, or nightly [04:02] Supercomp, or find out an option that lets you [04:03] trism: Thanks!!! [04:03] this is the most frustrating thing i have done in over 8 years [04:03] ok [04:03] what are you doing? [04:04] trying to backup windows8 so i can remove it from the machine [04:04] make sence to you? [04:04] in a way yes [04:05] Are we talking about a new laptop? [04:05] if i could find something somewhere that would tell me that yes i can just install ubuntu and remove windows 8 from the machine i would just do it [04:05] the machine is a new acer aspire one 725 [04:05] wait are you trolling? :) [04:05] was supposed to come with windows 7 on it. [04:05] trolling what? [04:06] I am putting Ubuntu on a ASpire 7750G right now but it's being a little bitch about it. [04:06] !ot | anonnumberanon [04:06] anonnumberanon: #ubuntu is the Ubuntu support channel, for all Ubuntu-related support questions. Please use #ubuntu-offtopic for other topics (though our !guidelines apply there too). Thanks! [04:06] !ot [04:06] Is there any data recovery software for ubuntu? [04:06] >ubuntu support [04:07] >implying actually installing it idoes not mean support [04:07] Supercomp, dont ask me about that D: [04:07] !tab | supercom32 [04:07] supercom32: You can use your key for autocompletion of nicknames in IRC, as well as for completion of filenames and programs on the command line. [04:08] anonnumberanon, want to go priviate..i mean aparently we are not supposed to talk about installing issues in #ubuntu? [04:09] I think it was a bot that applied !ot on me. [04:10] alrigh well i found something on getting into the uefi setting from withen windows [04:11] I erased Windows already. [04:11] accusing people of trolling and idle chat is not install issues [04:11] ya see i wound up there with the last pc..i sent it back [04:11] wilee-nilee, i think he was kidding [04:11] sometimes...we...(people) do that. [04:11] wilee-nilee you have to also find it amusing that we both had almost the same laptop, if not then you have to be a bot [04:12] so the graphics problem is still not fixed. here's what i did: updated from the main source. tried to ppa-purge ubuntu-tweak, but the ppa was not in use. Now i am doing a sudo apt-get remove ubuntu-tweak. Hope things work out [04:12] grendal-prime, did not see them I have them on ignore, I saw no reason to follow idle chat. [04:13] anonnumberanon, what version you trying to install? [04:13] see this really sucks..any other machine id have the os installed and had the software on it 1 hour ago. [04:13] 12.04 because that is the version that Unetbootin had when I fired it up. [04:13] ya. thats what i tried with it as well [04:14] well on the last pc. [04:14] thing is acer says it is ubuntu certified. [04:14] gendal-prime, same for me, I am starting to believe that these machines are particularly proprietary [04:14] last machine i had though was not the same machine. [04:15] it was made by asus i believe [04:15] hello. i rebooted and now my sound card is not detected [04:15] any ideas on how to get it back [04:16] I have installed Ubuntu on 2 Thinkpads, one HP Mini and one Asus, no problems. [04:16] I am at a loss with this one. [04:16] you disabled fast boot [04:17] nope [04:17] might try just disableing all the uefi stuff see if it works without it...seeing as how you are not able to do anything else [04:18] turn off secure boot [04:18] disable fast boot [04:18] hey how are you getting into bios at post? [04:19] F2 [04:19] min wont do that [04:19] i just get a black screen [04:19] werid [04:20] anonnumberanon, i found something hold on [04:22] just hold down f2 durring post? [04:22] https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UEFI [04:23] ya that's what takes you to the bios on Acer [04:25] not on this one not for me anyway [04:29] Hi, http://paste.ubuntu.com/5788739/ [04:29] BIOS : http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000192.htm [04:29] not Macro, a code in cmd? [04:29] or whatever === qos is now known as qos|away [04:33] mojtaba: you want the file text to be the email address? not sure what you want [04:33] nabn, So what does ubuntu-tweak have to do with graphic problems? [04:34] wilee-nilee, i am not sure at all. that was just a desperate guess [04:34] sere: I have a spreadsheet and in each cell there is a text with hyperlink, I want to just keep the hyperlink, not the text. [04:34] hey guys [04:34] nabn, Ubuntu-tweak has no graphic control other then changing the theme or added PPA's [04:34] wilee-nilee, I also can't change the brightness levels. Is that connected with the graphics problem? [04:35] anonnumberanon, ok i finly got it into bios [04:35] what is the model number of yours? [04:35] nabn, Not sure, You want to be careful at guessing here though you might end up with a reinstall, are you backed up? === BTCOxygen|1 is now known as BTCOxygen [04:36] i am wanting linux for gaming is linux lite a good choice i tried linux chrunchbang felt a lil slugish i am also a noob to linux [04:37] wilee-nilee. no, but i am pretty sure i am safe without the back up. Hopefully i dont mess up the windows partition because THAT would cause problems. [04:37] sere: any idea? [04:37] http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1949322 [04:37] grendal Im a 7750G [04:38] wondering if My USB stick is not formatted well [04:38] it is in FAT32 I know that [04:38] nabn, Backups/images/clones are your best insurance. [04:39] Hi, http://paste.ubuntu.com/5788739/ *not macro, a code in cmd [04:39] is 1304 a better route to go now? [04:39] mojtaba: this is kinda OT, you might get a better response from #bash.. You might be able to do this through the spreadsheet client or possible change the html page or java.. you couldnt even create a php script .. it sounds like a simple language code though [04:39] i mean with this uefi bs and all? [04:39] wilee-nilee, i appreciate it. i do have a external disk with the necessary files backed up. This is my play computer so. [04:40] i would really prefer to use the lts but...i mean ...darn it all to heck [04:40] wilee-nilee, do you think there is any way i can fix this without a reinstall? (referring to graphics problem) [04:40] sere: thanks [04:40] nabn, Cool, I think I gave you some link regarding or information on graphics earlier but rebooted and lost that info, be sure to keep the details in your posts for help is all. [04:41] mojtaba: couldnt = could .. your welcome [04:42] nabn, Generally for help you would post your card and what s going on. [04:42] wilee-nilee, you did give me a link that was abou the ppa-purge. i checked that out. but was not sure which ppa's to remove. i tried to remove ubuntu-tweak [04:43] nabn, Ah, I think that was days ago, I don't remember what the problem was or is, I'm not a real top graphic problem helper I have had all my computers just work, so have not delved in there. [04:43] wilee-nilee, apparantly, i have the default vga controller. " VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Core Processor Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 18) [04:43] " [04:43] anonnumberanon, did you set up a bios password? === Crow is now known as Guest27925 [04:44] wilee-nilee, okay. But i am grateful for your assistance. Still looking for help though. [04:45] nabn, No problem, just use lspci to find the exact card info and post that with the problems your having. [04:45] I thought about that, but it does not seem so, since I am able to set the Supervisor password. === Jikai is now known as Jikan [04:46] ya thats what i ment [04:46] supervisor password [04:46] youcannot disable secure boot unless you do that [04:46] THat info you posted may be what the lspci shows not sure really [04:46] had to reload xchat. [04:46] i dont know that you even need to.. [04:46] but might try that [04:46] I don't have a secure boot option grendal-prime [04:46] wilee-nilee, it is. [04:47] cool === BTCOxygen is now known as Guest52467 === BTCOxygen|1 is now known as BTCOxygen [04:48] hello... [04:48] right [04:48] me neither thats whats werd [04:50] tryynoot [04:50] to do that [04:50] like dont set that if you dont need one [04:51] im trying a different USB maker. hoping. [04:53] okay. i think it wouldn't hurt to repost my problem again. i upgraded from 12.10 to 13.04. I have an acer aspire 4738z. The problem is, brightness controls don't work and the graphics looks wierd. Like when it does without the graphics drivers installed on windows. [04:53] coz that happened to me on windows. any help please? [04:54] nabn: what graphics device and driver? [04:54] I hhave an app thats installed locally in my home dir, how do I get that to be recognised and appear in the system menus etc? [04:54] I just upgraded to 13.04 (clean install) and for some reasons the global menu is not working in terminal, gimp, ... any package I can check? [04:55] nicekiwi: you would create them manually [04:55] holstein, the default that came with the machine. someone on this room said i am using the graphics module that came with the kernel. i do not have a dedicated graphics card. [04:55] I already tried reinstalling appmenu-gtk appmenu-gtk3 appmenu-qt but it doesn't change anything. Is it worth removing my .gnome config folder and recreate one? [04:56] holstein, also, the additional drivers list on 'software and sources' is empty [04:56] nabn: what graphics card do you have? what driver are you using? [04:57] holstein, would an lspci output help? here it is VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Core Processor Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 18) [04:57] yva: i would just move it and test.. or make a new user [04:57] I tried installing Pantheon DE | Gnome 3 on 13.04 and broke my system....has anybody had any success installing either? [04:57] nabn: intel is usually well supported "out of the box" from intel.. what would i do? look for and apply all upgrades, and try rebooting, hopefully after taking a kernel upgrade with better support for your hardware [04:58] holstein, so you think it might be a problem there? should I rename the .gnome2 file or .gnome2_private? === claws is now known as kingnick42 [04:58] lrcaballero: i just added the PPA.. for both in 12.04.. and had decent luck [04:58] yva: i usually just make a new user, login and test [04:58] grendal-prime, who said Acer was Linux compatible please link me [04:59] holstein: does it only work for 12.04? [04:59] holstein, how? [04:59] holstein, thanks. i believe i did that. but i do remember that while upgrading, there was an error about a broken kernel installation. Would reinstalling the kernel be a good idea? [04:59] lrcaballero: i cant say that. im just saying the ppa's worked for me in 12.04.. didnt try anywhere else [04:59] holstein, ok I'm trying [05:00] nabn, You mention PPA's here is a ask ubuntu that mentions the two commonly used, do you have either? Basically this graphic setup is supposed to just work I believe. Could any tweaking on your part be the problem or these PPA's? [05:00] nabn: confirm that you are upgraded.. sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade [05:00] nabn, http://askubuntu.com/questions/87090/how-do-i-install-drivers-for-an-intel-hd-graphics [05:00] acer..did [05:00] so did ubuntu === BTCOxygen is now known as Guest41629 === BTCOxygen|1 is now known as BTCOxygen [05:00] holstein, sorry. i haven't done 'sudo apt-get dist-upgrade' . will do that and get back. [05:01] wilee-nilee, thanks. i will check that link. [05:01] nabn, Cool, good luck. [05:01] http://www.ubuntu.com/certification/make/Acer/ [05:02] wilee-nilee. thanks. :) [05:02] my model isn't certified, I wonder why [05:03] holstein, ok same issue with a new user [05:04] yva: so, its safe to assume its not a user config [05:04] holstein, where could the issue be then? [05:04] yva: what does the live CD do? are you up to date with upgrades? === jeanaustinr is now known as jeanaustinr|x === Guest66497 is now known as Shubuntu [05:05] I don't have a live cd. I installed from a usb key. Yep I'm up to date with upgrades [05:05] yva: how does the live CD that you have put on USB boot the desktop? well? as expected? [05:06] Not sure anymore. I don't even thing I have it on the usb stick anymore [05:07] yva: what i would do is remove the graphics driver from the equation [05:07] If that's of any help, it works with firefox or empathy [05:07] yva: what does? [05:08] the global menu? === BTCOxygen is now known as Guest45882 === BTCOxygen|1 is now known as BTCOxygen [05:08] here's my graphics driver: VESA: Intel®Ironlake Mobile Graphics [05:08] ya, im going for it with 13.04 [05:09] wft i just dont care anymore [05:09] ubuntu is derived from debian, does that mean that every new version of ubuntu uses every new version of debian ? or did it just use debian once when it began ? [05:09] holstein, yes [05:09] if it doesnt work..ill send the thing back It was supposed to have win 7 on it. It even has the win7 key stuck on it still but they put win 8 on it when they shipped it. [05:09] grendal-prime, you could try 13.10, or fedora [05:10] grendal-prime, send it back! [05:10] yva: open the applications with the issues from the terminal and see if you see any errors [05:10] grendal-prime, why would you get a shitty Acer, get a Thinkpad. [05:10] if this does not work im not doing this for anyone anymore [05:10] its not for me. [05:10] i but system 76 stuff for me [05:10] same, doing it for my roommate [05:11] anyone had experience install Steam on ubuntu 12.04? [05:11] ya 350 buck machine... I like the system 76 stuff. [05:11] holstein, just tried gedit and no errors [05:11] kingnick42, what's the problem [05:11] !steam | kingnick42 worked as expected for me [05:11] kingnick42 worked as expected for me: Valve have officially announced that they are developing Steam and are working with !ubuntu during their development, see http://blogs.valvesoftware.com/linux/steamd-penguins/ for further details, see https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Valve for install instructions, you can also join #ubuntu-steam for discussion. [05:11] i have some things that bother me with the 76 machine..but really nothing like this sort of crap. [05:13] kostkon - I installed steam, no problems, it works fine. Downloaded TF2, it won't start. Starts to load (Get a black screen with a mouse cursor, and sound for like a second), then it crashes/closes, and it throws me back to steam [05:13] i just cant believe all these hardware companys just paid ms to own there bioses. [05:13] what? [05:13] that made no sense [05:13] !ot | grendal-prime [05:13] grendal-prime: #ubuntu is the Ubuntu support channel, for all Ubuntu-related support questions. Please use #ubuntu-offtopic for other topics (though our !guidelines apply there too). Thanks! [05:14] kingnick42, ok [05:14] note, I'm on a laptop, with a 610M graphics card, with bumblebee installed. I am using the optirun command when launching Steam, and I've tried both launching TF2 from there, and again directly from the terminal, again with the optirun command. [05:15] hiya, got an Acer laptop with Intel GPU chipset, connected to a dell 24" 1920x1200 screen via HDMI, however I also want the laptop screen to be used. xrandr shows them both 'connected' but I can't seem to get the laptop to show anything [05:15] kostkon - I've got it working on 12.04 in the past, can't remember doing anything differently. [05:15] If I use gnome-control-center and try to apply the screen settings it just errors :( [05:15] kingnick42, that's strange [05:15] inflex - go to system settings -> displays [05:16] kingnick42: yep, tried that, "failed to apply configuration: %s" [05:16] inflex - there should be a function shortcut on your laptop keyboard that switches displays. Does this work? [05:16] DBus.Error.UnknownMethod: No such interface `org.gnome.SettingsDaemon.XRANDR_2' on object at path /org/gnome/SettingsDaemon/XRANDR [05:16] kingnick42, you could start it from the terminal and check for any error messages [05:17] kingnick42: seems to be non-responsive in this instance. [05:17] inflex - hmm, that's strange. [05:17] kostkon - I'll do this now, see what happens [05:18] kingnick42: telling me... and I've been in linux since '96 with slackware :( [05:18] lol this kid says he formatted his usb to NTFS and suddenly it worked, post #7 [05:18] http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1610031 [05:18] kingnick42, https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Steam_Application_IDs [05:19] kingnick42, or just take the id from its desktop file in ~/.local/share/applications [05:19] kostkon - you are right, it did error. I'll post it into dpaste and chuck the link here [05:20] kostkon - http://dpaste.com/1260682/ [05:20] anonnumberanon, this article sums up what i was saying about eufi and windows [05:20] http://searchenterprisedesktop.techtarget.com/tip/UEFI-vs-BIOs-in-Windows-8-for-desktop-startup [05:20] Hi. I connect my laptop to wireless. But when i plug lan card into switch my internet stop. How can i fix this? [05:21] I don't want to know about Windows 8, not even going to read. [05:21] I'm not trying to be arroguant or anything, I'm just trying to limit the damage to myself. [05:22] kingnick42, are there any options for tf2 you can change in steam? [05:22] i hate it..thing is that guy explains why uefi is a pain. And its because MS strong armed them. it also explains how to get around the issue in theory. [05:22] I should just pull out the hard drive and hook it up to my desktop [05:22] which might help you [05:22] its a installed boot loader its on the mb [05:22] do the install that way [05:23] kingnick42, i found this http://askubuntu.com/questions/256431/play-steam-games-with-nvidia-optimus-laptop [05:23] ok I'll check it out while I -long-format the usb [05:23] kingnick42: well, I can manually fire up the display with xrandr, but it's mirrored atm, need to make them... offset etc, oh well, time to play [05:23] dude if that works im down [05:23] i dont think it will. [05:23] but whatever [05:24] inflex - sounds like a plan [05:24] kostkon - thank you, I'll check that our [05:24] *Out === Seven_Six_Two is now known as backup_nick [05:25] kingnick42: all good now... well, well enough; xrandr --output LVDS1 --right-of HDMI1 [05:29] anonnumberanon, well in the mean time..i ran balls out on this and did what i would normally do.. [05:29] although normally i would have gone with lts but im trying the 13.04 [05:30] kingnick42: ugh, though alas, Fluxbox is putting the menubar on the wrong screen, well, all fun and games, but hey, at least it's not like trying to manually build everything in the old days :) [05:30] holstein, any suggestions? just check and I don't ahve the live cd anymore [05:31] inflex - if it was, I'd be using Windows :D [05:31] kostkon - Absolutely brilliant, primusrun steam allows me to launch TF2. Thanks [05:32] kingnick42, nice! [05:32] grendal-prime, I don't understand what you are saying [05:34] ok [05:34] i enabled boot options in the bios. [05:34] i set a administrator password. [05:35] i stuck(forcefully) a usb stick with 1304 on it into the machine. rebooted told it to boot from the usb and im installing. [05:35] and i told it to get rid of win8 [05:35] we will see [05:36] wait you are saying that it worked? [05:36] if it croaks..im done i give back the money that was spent on the hardware and i take the job i was offered this mouring [05:41] ok if this stick does not work I will reformat it in ntfs, then if not work, I will pull out the hard drive and wipe it, maybe it has been compromised [05:41] im confused [05:42] you are installing ubntu from a disk that is formated as ntfs? [05:42] about what specifically? [05:42] that makes no sence whatsoever [05:42] explain why [05:43] did you smoke something first? [05:43] no [05:43] !ot [05:43] #ubuntu is the Ubuntu support channel, for all Ubuntu-related support questions. Please use #ubuntu-offtopic for other topics (though our !guidelines apply there too). Thanks! [05:43] because literally..when you build from an iso an install disk..its going to whip the device..its going to install put it into its requred file system. [05:43] anonnumberanon: You need to use the iso to make a bootable image .....not just copy it onto the usb [05:44] It does not wipe the device it installs over it. [05:45] you can dd the ubuntu iso to a usb [05:45] dont know what your using dude [05:45] dd is block level [05:45] curatrix I am using boot creating software, I'm not just copying the files to the usb [05:45] an iso is an image of a file system [05:45] holstein, this is relavent to the install of ubuntu. [05:46] 01:43 < grendal-prime> did you smoke something first? [05:46] ^^ that is not [05:46] anonnumberanon: I would try a different proggie then......it should work flawlessly unless the iso is damaged [05:46] legitamate question [05:46] grendal-prime: im not trying to be rude, just follow guidelines please [05:47] to evaluate if the problem is between the desk and chair [05:47] curatrix you are giving me answers to different problems I believe. [05:47] no he is not [05:47] moin jemand da der mir mit conky helfen kann? [05:47] anonnumberanon: You could try downloading the iso again [05:48] if you are using any prog that understands what an iso is..its going to create (block by block someone correct me if im wrong) a bootable disk with the file formate required for it to run [05:48] grendal-prime: Thats right [05:49] sorry anyone here can help me with conky? [05:49] NoiseFreak: whats the isssue? [05:50] its dosent run and i don't know how to create a configfile [05:50] curatrix, I have tried 2 usb makers already including Unetbootin. I believe the boot record has been compromised by a virus. [05:51] wilee-nilee, yes I believe I will try your way next [05:51] NoiseFreak: do you have it installed? i usually run it from the terminal while im setting it up so i can just kil it easily [05:51] hi [05:52] i have installed with sudo apt-get install conky-all [05:52] anonnumberanon: It should just wipe the bootable section when the iso is written. I doubt that it would bbe a virus/worm/trojan. It is more likely an issue with the iso or the flash drive [05:52] anonnumberanon, Have you md5summed the ISO, a virus in linux would be my last choice hardly likely. [05:52] NoiseFreak: im sure you checked this https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SettingUpConky [05:52] boooyaaaa im up [05:52] it worked [05:52] holstein, or somebody else, any idea why the global would be working in some programs (empathy) but not others (terminal, gedit)? [05:52] holstein, it run ;) when i get it terminal ;) [05:52] When i installed wine, it installed so many packages along with it and when I am removing wine from synaptics, it is removing only wine and is leaving behind all the packages it installed along with it. How to remove it completely? [05:53] !md5 > anonnumberanon [05:53] anonnumberanon, please see my private message [05:53] yva: bad iso.. broken system.. i would try from a live CD. if the desktop works, then you know its your install, because you have tested as another user [05:53] rudolf_: sudo apt-get autoremove [05:53] NoiseFreak: check the link i gave https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SettingUpConky [05:53] wilee-nilee, this used to be a Windows machine with a lot of virus (13) [05:53] yes thank you holstein [05:54] curatrix, it is saying this "E: Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock - open (11: Resource temporarily unavailable)" [05:54] anonnumberanon, Ah, I would not use a computer comprised to load my usb. [05:54] guys you tell me to check the ISO but Puppy Linux did not work either! That is my recovery-go-to usb stick and it did not work. [05:55] rudolf_: Close the download manager first [05:55] hi wilee-nilee. using the x-swat ppa didn't work. [05:55] see the "were you smoking something" comment was warrented! [05:55] wilee-nilee, (referring to the graphics problem in acer computer earlier) [05:55] curatrix, what does autoremove do? [05:55] wilee-nilee, if that is the reason why I am getting all these hardships, then I really will have learned something new. [05:56] rudolf_: It should check the system for unrequired packages and remove them [05:56] nabn, Right, my question was had you used these already and they may be part of the problem, not to use them necessarily. You had tried to purge PPA's not knowng which one might be the problem. [05:56] my graphics driver : VESA: Intel®Ironlake Mobile Graphics [05:56] Does it remove wine or does it have other functions too? [05:56] holstein i need help -.- [05:56] i thought you were using a windows 8 machine? [05:56] curatrix, ok [05:56] rudolf_: You could also try sudo apt-get purge wine but I find autoremove will generally pick up on anything that shouldnt be istalled [05:57] Create an empty file in your home folder and name it .conkyrc. how i do this? [05:57] holstein, any chance I could repair? I'd like not to have to reinstall everything [05:57] ok i have to know this... anonnumberanon you are creating these install usb sticks from where? [05:57] touch .conkyrc [05:57] anonnumberanon, Hard to say, but on my windows setups I fully cloned, and have never really had a problem, with safe use. [05:57] thanks :D === _______________- is now known as backup_nick [05:57] NoiseFreak: you can right click if you want [05:57] I'm* [05:57] wilee-nilee, wow. alright. no i didn't use those before. [05:57] NoiseFreak: you're welcome [05:57] yva: assuming you can figure out what to fix, sure.. but whats broken? and a reinstall could take about 8 minutes [05:58] curatrix, apt-get purge wine is just removing wine and it is then asking me to run autoremove :) [05:58] rudolf_: Did you run autoremove? [05:58] grendal-prime, I have made it from both Windows and Debian, from unetbootin on both and from Universal USB Installer on Windows also. [05:58] nabn, Cool, I was just trying to track down any cause and effects related to others with this graphic set, not an area I'm real strong in though. === backup_nick is now known as idunn [05:58] I ran purge first...goin to run autoremove now. [05:58] I ran purge first...goin to run autoremove now, curatrix [05:59] anonnumberanon: Have you tried a different iso with the same flash drive? === idunn is now known as backup_nick [05:59] rudolf_: kewl ;) [05:59] holstein, 8 minutes? Can I reinstall keeping all my programs and configs? [05:59] wilee-nilee, I believe the hard drive present in the computer might be the source of the problem do to its compromised nature [05:59] thanks curatrix [05:59] yva: what if the issue is in one of those programs? or configs? if it were my system, i would just troubleshoot [05:59] curatrix I can try Debian [05:59] anonnumberanon, Possibly 13 viri is not a good sign. === elky is now known as elk [06:00] holstein, the graphics problem on acer earlier, i think i have the intel card with "VESA: Intel®Ironlake Mobile Graphics" driver installed [06:00] anonnumberanon, ya ya ok but the image came from a windows machine..that had viruses all over it? [06:00] holstein, and i did a proper dist-upgrade [06:00] wilee-nilee, it was so bad that the intruder opened a chat window and started telling my roommate to "stop smiling" [06:00] nabn: the vesa driver comes with the kernel, so you do have if installed.. whats the issue? [06:00] holstein, you also mentioned something about graphic card. shoudl I try this first? [06:00] 10 instances of stolen.data, a few trojans [06:00] i dont want to be in this chat anymore [06:00] sorry about nickspam! [06:01] holstein, the graphics is not loading well. the resolution doesn't seem right. and i cant change my brightness settings also [06:01] grendal-prime, NO [06:01] lol [06:01] anonnumberanon, Lol, that is funny. === elk is now known as elky [06:02] nabn: i would just go with what works.. if 12.04 supports the hardware well [06:02] yva: i would try loading alive CD.. if the live CD looks "normal", then i would assume the issue is in my system, and you have already tested without your current config [06:03] wilee-nilee, yes and I spare you the language used during it all [06:03] by the way it worked i am up and running after you get a real installable non viri infected iso to create your installer with..you should be fine on that machine. I used 13.04 and i explained what i did in my above posts. [06:03] anonnumberanon, THe channel thanks you. [06:03] lol [06:03] good luck i need a margarita [06:03] holstein, k will try a livecd [06:03] peace people. [06:03] lol lucky [06:05] Ya he had Stolen.data, Backdoor.Message and Malware.Trace [06:05] curatrix, how did you know that download manager was open by this message "E: Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock - open (11: Resource temporarily unavailable)"? [06:07] I used the force [06:07] That message means that some application has the dpkg database open. If you're doing an apt-get, or trying to run aptitude or synaptic, it's likely that the reason you got the message is that download manager has the database open. [06:07] * curatrix liked his force answer better ;) [06:08] hmm..ok thanks [06:08] so do I, but I'm hoping mine is helpful... :-) [06:08] Hi, Anyone here possibly know how to recover some data if I accidentally overwrote the partition it was on with Ubuntu? [06:08] lol [06:08] :) [06:08] Powermaniac, Testdisk is commonly used [06:09] wilee-nilee: Can this be used via a usb as this is on a netbook with no CD drive [06:09] Powermaniac, There are a handful of others as well, depends on what you removed I suspect. [06:10] wilee-nilee: A whole bunch of music but more importantly family photos [06:10] wilee-nilee the music can be easily recovered the photos I' [06:10] I'm not entirely sure [06:10] Powermaniac, You can run it from a live ubuntu cd [06:10] or usb [06:10] Okay thank you [06:11] Powermaniac, I also accidently deleted everything in the same manner. :| [06:11] Powermaniac, http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/TestDisk no prob [06:11] Powermaniac, Took me one time to do that to start backing up and cloning everything. [06:12] wilee-nilee: Yeah it's not my computer, I keep telling them (my parents) to back everything up but nope [06:12] wilee-nilee, I personally just don't really have anything on my computer I care about enough to worry about losing [06:13] Hi all. I'm trying to get my server connected to wifi with wpa_supplicant. I see the server in my router as connected, but I can't ping anything from the server. if i run 'ifconfig' it looks like the 'inet addr' line is missing [06:19] last ISO try with a 386 Ubuntu I JUST installed on another laptop. If not, hard drive change.. [06:19] does anyone know if there is a irc help channel anywhere ? === qos|away is now known as qos [06:20] I guess you can go to the channel of your irc client that would be your best bet [06:20] ChRisHansen, Help in what way? [06:20] or on what [06:21] nevermind my question, made a typo in /etc/network/interfaces [06:21] wilee-nilee: like how to change my nick shrtcuts , how to identify nickser ve whatever that means , uh, how to join channels that say i cant send to channel, uh, basically everything because this is confusing me === Qortzniv is now known as Kretsjevnit [06:22] ChRisHansen, #freenode sounds like at the least registering is needed. [06:22] ChRisHansen: I think its /msg nickserve help register [06:22] or that^^^^^ [06:22] wilee-nilee: maybe i will find a tutorial on general irc how to on youtube or somewhere online i think is best idea [06:23] ChRisHansen,Register then go to the #freenode channel in a couple of weeks and ask for a cloak to hide your IP [06:23] wilee-nilee: cool [06:23] ChRisHansen, There are channels that require being registered. [06:23] wilee-nilee: oh ok [06:23] >getting ready to open laptop [06:24] >get Leatherman, be a little unsatisfied [06:24] smile while dong it [06:24] doing* [06:24] >say wait a minute, remember I just bough a set of very small screw drivers for THIS PURPOSE [06:24] >feel immediately better [06:25] wilee-nilee, ya well I hope no sick gremlins will jump at my throat [06:25] soap [06:26] someone can tell me where i can finde a frensh chan please [06:26] !fr [06:26] 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. [06:26] tks [06:26] no prob [06:31] wilee-nilee, should I be safe connecting the hard drive to my PC without a virtual machine? All I will do is format it. [06:32] wilee-nilee: i just registered this nick, now what do i do ? [06:33] anonnumberanon, I can't definitively answer that. If t were me I would do it from a live cd, and just plug it in probably, or just run a gparted live cd/usb and do it from the original computer. [06:33] YOU have problems though it seems geting a live cd is all. [06:34] KriShANsiN, I would check the channels you could not post in I suppose, not sure what you goals are here. [06:34] your* [06:35] wilee-nilee: well i was able to "send to channel" now with this nick so thanks for that, now how i i block my ip [06:35] KriShANsiN, Freenode wil do it now with a small donation, or for free after a couple of weeks [06:35] wilee-nilee: oh ok [06:36] KriShANsiN, Some people use tor, but that seems a bit over the top so to speak. [06:37] wilee-nilee: how do i disable blutooth from coming live everytime i boot up? and if i dont use blutooth anyway can i just purge it? and what is tor again? is that a proxy thing that is way too complicated for me right now because i had a nice paid proxy on my mac called NetShade was very nice. [06:38] NetShade was worth the money i spent on it, it was my best software purchase ever, lots of annonnimity from that. [06:39] wilee-nilee: i looked at tor for like 2 seconds and i almost had a heart attack [06:39] KriShANsiN, You can turn off the bluetooth start in startup applications, however you have to run a command to fill it to see what starts up. Tor is a proxy that bounces the data to hide your true IP. [06:40] wilee-nilee: can i purge bluetooth? can i purge the driver for my camera on the front of my computer, and i think i will youtube tutorial search for tor how to. [06:40] KriShANsiN, Here is a link on the startup application. http://linuxg.net/how-to-display-the-hidden-startup-applications-on-ubuntu-13-04/ [06:41] KriShANsiN, Not sure on removing them. === paulsecondini is now known as flash [06:42] I just cover the camera with a piece of tape, lol [06:42] wilee-nilee: oh god [06:43] I Never used it anyway [06:43] wilee-nilee: where is the startup applications window at? [06:43] hi all [06:43] KriShANsiN, You can find it in the menu [06:43] KriShANsiN: yes you can disable the driver [06:43] flash: hi [06:43] haw afr [06:44] ? [06:44] mykeybord is dead [06:45] flash: for someone typing with your mind, you're very legible! :P [06:45] flash: ps/2? [06:46] reisio i'm a frenshy so it's not very easy for me to speak with you in abbrevations [06:47] wilee-nilee: so after running the sed oneliner do i have to hide them again or just let them stay in the startup apps menu? and yes the sed oneliner worked thanks [06:47] flash: how does the keyboard connect to the computer? usb? ps/2? wireless? [06:48] KriShANsiN, Nah, not sure why they are hidden now in the past they were not. [06:48] wilee-nilee: ok gonna reboot bbl === MistaMike is now known as MistaMike|away [06:49] how can I install packages on a livecd? [06:49] the problem is last night in my room was a party becausqe of the music festival so a stupide asshole is turning of is beer in my keybord [06:50] uuser1234: same as not on a livecd [06:50] and forgiveness for my very bad englise [06:51] reisio: debconf: DbDriver "config": /var/cache/debconf/config.dat is locked by another process: Resource temporarily unavailable [06:52] flash: Pull it apart and clean the circuit board (and contacts) with methylated spirits............Be sure to do outside as vapors can be fatal [06:53] flash: time for a new keyboard [06:53] a computer can boot from a live CD if it does not possess a hard drive? [06:54] <_---------------> get a mechanical keyboard. something with cherry switches [06:54] anonnumberanon: Yes [06:55] reisio: u are right so i need an other opinion to choos my new keyboard because i'm in usa and i think the seller goes me arnaquet [06:55] what's the command to over ride and reset shutdown? [06:56] nothing worked on this computer, I tried everything to no avaiulk [06:56] another shutdown is already running [06:57] flash: hrmm? [06:57] tones: shutdown -h now [06:57] this serveur is just awesome, in my country no one is connected [06:57] <_---------------> tones, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_SysRq_key [06:57] tones you can force a shutdown with sudo shutdown -r now or hold the power button for 6+ seconds [06:57] wilee-nilee: i left and rebooted my computer and now i can not send to channel again, do i need to identify or register or something everytime i log into irc? [06:58] KriShANsiN: Yes [06:58] curatrix: how to ? [06:58] KriShANsiN: /msg nickserve identify password [06:59] curatrix: thank tou [06:59] KriShANsiN, Your logged in it seems your name is up, not sure why it is different, check the freenode tab in your IRC client to be sure your logged in. [06:59] *u [06:59] wilee-nilee: no i had to identify thanks [06:59] reisio: swindle [06:59] flash: hrmm? [06:59] cool [06:59] KriShANsiN: Correction /msg nickserv identify password [07:00] curatrix: no i got it thanks lol [07:00] i caught the misspell [07:00] ;) [07:00] KriShANsiN, I use hexchat and have it autolog me with a slight delay so as to not show the IP before being logged in. [07:00] what I want to do is delay the shutdown that is in progress [07:00] wilee-nilee: oh ok [07:01] <_---------------> tones, I don't think you can delay it [07:01] hi [07:01] KriShANsiN, I have the join and leave off so I never see all that extra traffic as well, makes the IRC a bit more tolerable for me. [07:02] hi alejin [07:02] how r u [07:02] wilee-nilee: oh ok , i better check my settings on Konversation [07:02] this is my first time here [07:02] How do I back up my system via ssh? [07:02] wot u do in here [07:02] reisio: how can i join a frensh chan with that ? [07:03] <_---------------> alejin, this is the support channel for Ubuntu [07:03] im lkng for a sex chat anybody can tell me wot to do? [07:03] oh ok [07:03] sorry [07:04] <_---------------> alejin, you're on the wrong server for that. Freenode is for that [07:04] freenode?7 [07:04] flash: with what? [07:04] for a sex chat i know a frensh irc chan [07:04] <_---------------> alejin, Freenode is not for that. This is freenode. [07:04] alejin: Try icq.net [07:04] !op | alejin [07:04] alejin: Help! Channel emergency! (ONLY use this trigger in emergencies) - elky, Madpilot, tritium, Nalioth, tonyyarusso, PriceChild, Amaranth, jrib, Myrtti, mneptok, Pici, jpds, gnomefreak, bazhang, Flannel, ikonia, maco, h00k, IdleOne, bkerensa, nhandler, Jordan_U, DJones or k1l! [07:04] if I fdisk I have to do fdisk /sdb or fdisk /dev/sdb? [07:05] frensh? [07:05] flash, You are risking a ban. [07:05] how can i get there? [07:05] wait i'm helping alejin why a ban ? [07:06] * curatrix mumbles something about pedophile scum [07:06] wilee-nilee: i got it, HIde Join/Part/Nick events -checked-! [07:06] !ot | curatrix [07:06] curatrix: #ubuntu is the Ubuntu support channel, for all Ubuntu-related support questions. Please use #ubuntu-offtopic for other topics (though our !guidelines apply there too). Thanks! [07:06] KriShANsiN, Cool [07:06] old on alejin i have to remember the name [07:07] all three of you stop this discussion now. this is inappropriate talk [07:07] There is no such thing as formating a drive in Linux is there? [07:07] i have a question are u all from usa ? [07:07] <_---------------> anonnumberanon, yes, there is [07:08] so what time is it in usa ? [07:08] <_---------------> flash, no [07:08] _---------------, all the commands for fdisk have no format option [07:08] anonnumberanon: you need to go to your disks application [07:08] <_---------------> anonnumberanon, that's because fdisk partitions, not formats [07:09] anonnumberanon: "disks" application [07:09] ahok I've been trolled, thanks [07:09] KriShANsiN, what are you even saying? [07:09] oh I see === sjd_zeus is now known as sjd|IIIIIIIIIIII [07:10] alejin: i'll mp you about the things we are talking [07:10] anonnumberanon: i am saying that to format a hard drive you should use your "disks" application if you have one, if not then you should get a smillar app to format and manage your disks [07:11] KriShANsiN, yes I am just not used to GUI solutions, that helps! [07:11] and I found it [07:11] Hello. I have a problem with my two custom shell scripts and cron: http://paste.ubuntu.com/5788958/ [07:11] The scripts run with sudo without any problem. But they do not work with cron [07:12] <_---------------> anonnumberanon, filesystems are created with mke2fs [07:12] anonnumberanon: i have no other solutions. [07:13] hello [07:13] anonnumberanon: my terminal skills are at 0.7% level. [07:13] <_---------------> alimj, who is the owner and group of the script, and where is it located [07:13] hi okinawa [07:13] hello === logan is now known as Guest51295 [07:13] The owner and group is root:root [07:13] _---------------: least annoying nick ever [07:13] location is: /usr/local/sbin/ [07:14] <_---------------> reisio, I sense facetiousness [07:15] okinawa why are u connected with my sesion ? [07:15] <_---------------> reisio, you know how to tab-complete nicks, right? [07:15] and user privileges: -rwxr-xr-x [07:15] _---------------: it's annoying to look at, not to type. [07:16] because (je m'en branler) [07:16] it's also annoying to type [07:16] but mostly to look at :p [07:17] <_---------------> lol. I find camelcase and randomcase irritating to type [07:17] hello? [07:17] <_---------------> telemarketer, we're here [07:17] _---------------: The strange thing is scrip is executed by cron. I tested that by adding "echo somthing >> /tmp/testing.txt" [07:17] All this annoying nick chatter is offtopic [07:17] am I in efnet ? [07:17] nope......freenode [07:17] <_---------------> telemarketer, no, freenode [07:17] sorry [07:20] how know hellsing abridged ? [07:21] _--------------- and other geeks: Any Idea? It is strange. Why it is not possible to change default gateway from cron (for root user)??? [07:21] okinawa: yup [07:24] <_---------------> alimj, put spaces in crontab, not tabs [07:25] who have D3 [07:25] How do I back up my system via ssh? [07:26] <_---------------> joshtek0, can you tell us what you actually need to do? [07:26] reisio: wow. you're not kidding. [07:26] _---------------: I do not think so. The scipt is executed. I tested it already. I added "echo something >> /tmp/somefile.txt" at the end of my scipts and assured they are executed at desired time. [07:27] _---------------: good luck using camelCase on your nick :p [07:27] ---‾--- [07:27] <_---------------> alimj, cron logs somewhere. [07:28] <_---------------> alimj, my system sends me mail that I pick up with mutt [07:29] _---------------: It does not generate report for root on my system. I will try to figure it out somehow. Maybe I should redirect output of the script to some text file [07:30] <_---------------> alimj, /var/log/syslog [07:31] I might have to hack my boot CD into a UEFI boot CD to make this install happen [07:31] uhuh [07:31] anonnumberanon: Have you disabled secureboot? [07:31] anonnumberanon: In the BIOS [07:31] _---------------: Checked it. No errors. Only shows that script is executed... [07:32] afk for a sec [07:32] curatrix, I don't have secureboot in the BIOS [07:32] <_---------------> alimj, maybe try outputting route to file before and after to see if it's being changed [07:33] _---------------: good idea [07:34] anonnumberanon: I'm not sure. Usually UEFI works fine if secureboot is disabled (I had always figured secureboot to be an integral part of UEFI) [07:35] <_---------------> alimj, &2> === Sickki_ is now known as Sickki [07:36] How do you disabale secureboot? it isn't an option in this BIOS. There is an option that lets you disable D2D recovery though,.. [07:37] <_---------------> alimj, search for those 3 chars "&2>" to learn about error redirects [07:37] anonnumberanon: I dont know. I haven't come across one without the other before. [07:39] _---------------: 2>& [07:40] hi, I have a problem with youtube videos. ubuntu-restricted extras are installed and tried with html5 too. But in chrome/chromium/firefox/opera I can not watch youtube videos, video loading cricle moves but after "this video is currently unavaible" error message come. what should I do? [07:41] does chromium use pepper flash? [07:41] pepper flash? [07:41] <_---------------> flash paper? [07:41] Ndhakara: it's me [07:42] Ndhakara, you could try pepper flash [07:42] DoverMo: how can I try it and what is pepper flash? [07:43] tout le monde il est chaud ? [07:43] Ndhakara, also have you installed 'flashplugin-installer'? [07:44] DoverMo: yes already installed [07:44] AFK miamia === fbi_ is now known as budmang [07:44] Is adobe-flashplugin installed type sudo apt-get install adobe-flashplugin [07:45] when I boot my ubuntu usb and select "Check Integrity" it says "keys:press any key to reboot" instead of "no errors found" as it used to do. same thing on 2 separate usbs. so, I found this https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HowToMD5SUM#Check_the_CD . is it necessary to do both methods ("Checking the CD directly" + "Check the files on the CD") or just one? === Lajjla is now known as Nztrevnem [07:47] I'd think checking the files would be more than sufficient [07:47] curatrix: uninstalled flashplugin-installer and install adobe-flashplugin but still no video stream [07:47] ty [07:48] Ndhakara: Try a restart [07:51] wilee-nilee, ok can use the HDD instead of the USB to create a boot media? If it refuses to boot from the usb under any circumstances it surely will boot from the HDD if I set it up right? [07:53] Ndhakara: wb [07:53] curatrix: nah, restarted but still no video [07:54] curatrix: tried with html5 and flash too [07:54] * curatrix hmmm's [07:55] Ndhakara: video drivers all ok? [07:55] curatrix: yea nvidia installed and there is no problem with other videos sites and games [07:56] this might sound dumb....but try restarting your router/modem. [07:56] if you haven't already [07:57] tried, changed dns too :) but ı cant watch f ucking youtube videos :), well I cleared all cookies too [07:57] k [07:57] just running through the motions [07:57] _---------------: I found the problem source. I should have used /sbin/route rather than route [07:57] Thanks and bye [08:00] Ndhakara: Have you tried creating a new user to see if it is a local (as opposed to being a system) problem [08:01] curatrix: hmm, nice idea I ll try [08:01] If it works with a different user, you might be able to fix it simply by deleting firefox/chromium config files [08:06] !language | Ndhakara [08:06] Ndhakara: Please watch your language and topic to help keep this channel family-friendly, polite, and professional. [08:09] hey is there a way to reverse two finger horizontal scroll? [08:09] I'm on 12.04 and with reverse scrolling enabled horizontal scroll is still regular === Sickki_ is now known as Sickki [08:20] can I make a live cd of Ubuntu server? [08:21] i'm trying to do a dual boot of windows 8 (pre-install) and ubuntu 13.04 server [08:35] GutenTag the other way: use tasksel to make a server out of a regular ubuntu installation [08:39] let's say i want a program to start as a daemon, the command starts with "exec start-stop-daemon -S -c $uid:$gid -k $umask -x /usr/bin/....." where should I put that command? [08:39] http://askubuntu.com/questions/306920/cant-sleep-cant-shutdown-might-be-networking-related [08:41] in the installation tutorial they say: edit the upstart job like so..... [08:41] sorry, edit the upstart job confs like so..................... [08:41] so where can I find these and edit them?! [08:48] hi guys. I'm having trouble putting my computer to sleep and shutting down, here's some more info: http://askubuntu.com/questions/306920/cant-sleep-cant-shutdown-might-be-networking-related [08:48] hi, can someone help with my script: http://pastebin.org/Rsc9BWcL i need to count number of lines for all files in my folder [08:50] konraddo: Bad link [08:50] damn [08:51] walltender: You can try shutting down the network service before rebooting the system to see if it is the issue. Use service --help [08:53] Just me or is the urxvt not part of the default ubuntu sources? [08:54] walltender: Sorry, that help was a little basic, instead use man service [08:55] Hello, I need a little help, need a script that will kill irxevent -d .lircrc and than load irxevent -d .lircrc.2 [08:56] so that I can use 2 modes on remote [08:57] anyone can help? [08:57] curatrix: as described in the post, stopping network service helps to shut down but permanent solution. [08:58] I;m just few days on ubuntu so don;t have knowledge to do it myself :D [09:03] walltender: Just out of curiosity, is 'wake on lan' enabled in the bios? [09:03] wc -l filename returns 3 filename, but i want only number of lines, without filename at the end. i don't see appropriate option in man wc, how can i do that? [09:03] i mean, it returns number of lines and writes filename, i want only number of lines [09:04] curatrix: wake on lan? Which setting does it belong to? I'll go check. [09:05] walltender: it could be under 'power' or 'events'. It is usually pretty easy to find [09:05] curatrix: Ok, I go check. Reboot now ... === steffen is now known as Guest86443 [09:13] Good morning [09:16] curatrix: I reset the bios to default. Now the wake up on LAN is "AC enabled" but still can't shutdown/sleep. When it fails to shut down, Ctrl+Alt+delete gives a messages like networking interrupt in external loop ... then it reboots [09:17] Hello, I'm trying to configure a playstation one emulator, however it requires "opengl library". Problem is the package manager returns a ton of different packages, which one do I need? [09:20] walltender: it should be disabled. I was just seeing if it was the acpi (power management) link with the network adapter === _BJFreeman is now known as BJfreeman [09:21] sometimes the wake on an function can flag the stack and prevent shutdown [09:21] *wake on lan [09:23] ^_^ [09:23] curatrix: So you thinks that's the problem. [09:24] woop woop I messed up grub [09:24] highfive! [09:25] walltender: To be honest, I have come across the k20network-manager before - and been unsuccessful - I am still trying to figure out why the lenovo's have the hang issue [09:26] curatrix: You mean, the same problem happens to you. How did you solve it in the end? [09:27] I repartitioned my SSD and apparently GRUB/BURG suffered from that. Is there a way to fix it? [09:27] walltender: No, i have just come across this issue before with others (I generally buy/use toshiba's) [09:28] ThePendulum: grub-install [09:28] ThePendulum: think update-grub might do it [09:29] ThePendulum: probably this same procedure: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RecoveringUbuntuAfterInstallingWindows [09:29] ThePendulum: It might pay to do a search for "grub-repair" [09:30] !fixgrub > ThePendulum [09:30] ThePendulum, please see my private message [09:30] Hmm, let's see [09:30] I didn't ruin it by installing Windows btw, but I guess that doesn't matter [09:31] what does it mean when i restart my com and it says on the shutdown screen "Broadcast message unknown root@