[04:19] Maaz, what is the best shutdown command for Lubuntu? [04:19] Private_User: Erk, dunno [04:19] Maaz, :( [04:19] Private_User: Excuse me? [04:19] lol [04:20] Maaz, coffee [04:20] Private_User: coffee is liquid code [04:20] lol [04:23] I guess everybody is still asleep? [04:24] Wondering if anybody else has been experiencing an issue with in my case lubuntu not shutting down? [04:24] When I try to shutdown it reboots the machine [04:25] even tried the terminal [04:25] using sudo shutdown -P and -H [04:25] using sudo shutdown -P now and -H [04:57] ok cool no worries when you guys get a chance let me know how I can resolve this will ask again later when others have logged on [04:58] cheers for now [05:17] morning geek types , lurkers included [05:28] o/ morning oom Kilos :) [05:29] hello Xethron, Private_User, maaz [05:29] yo [05:29] Maaz: coffee please [05:29] nuvolari: There isn't a pot on [05:29] Maaz: coffee on [05:29] * Maaz starts grinding coffee [05:29] Maaz: coffee please [05:29] nuvolari: Now now, we don't want anyone getting caffeine overdoses [05:29] you don't know me [05:29] morning nuvolari and Kilos [05:30] lo nuvolari [05:30] hi Private_User [05:30] Maaz, coffee please [05:30] Kilos: Yessir [05:31] nuvolari, just ask for large or larger [05:32] yo Kilos, what was that command you told me to shut down ubuntu from terminal again? Sorry I forgot where I wrote it down or if I even wrote it down [05:32] sudo shutdown -h now [05:33] I have been having issues with shutting down cause when I try to shutdown it reboots the machine [05:33] yep try that [05:33] sudo reboot to reboot [05:33] Coffee's ready for nuvolari and Kilos! [05:33] oh my [05:33] wait [05:33] there was another thing that sorted that [05:34] sudo aptitude reinstall upstart [05:34] Maaz, gracias amigo [05:34] ¡de nada compadre [05:34] I even tried this solution http://netgator.blogspot.com/2012/07/ubuntu-lubuntu-1204-shutdown-doesnt.html [05:34] ok let me try the above quickly, thanks Kilos [05:35] yw [05:36] does Maaz make milo or hot chocolate as well? [05:36] :D [05:36] lol no just coffee [05:36] and half tea [05:36] Maaz, tea please [05:36] As soon as the kettle boils Kilos I will pour boiling water into your cup if you have the tea bag in already [05:38] :( Kilos, it did not resolve the issue still rebooting [05:39] i have that quiet splash removed evrything between the " " [05:39] and one more thing , lemme find it [05:42] you kinow to be honest most people would be frustrated having issues, for me I am actually a little glad cause each time I google I learn something new I can do with Ubuntu [05:42] :) [05:43] yeah but i had to ask here because i hate google [05:43] lol [05:43] everyone says google is your friend, but not mine [05:43] sec while i look for that boot splash thingie [05:43] why not? so which search engine do you use? [05:43] ok cool thanks [05:44] google but i hate getting 500 pages to search through [05:46] well in my case and many others I know Google is what makes them an "expert" at their job LOL [05:46] sudo nano /etc/default/grub [05:46] remove the "quiet splash" [05:46] sudo update-grub2 [05:46] i have an extra bit somewhere [05:47] you delete quiet splash there but leave the "" [05:48] what about acpi=force? [05:49] http://askubuntu.com/questions/129738/can-i-disable-the-ubuntu-splashscreen [05:49] i have it saved somewhere but forgot where [05:50] do you know how to use nano? [05:50] i think that sudo update-grub2 should be sudo update-grub [05:50] hi bd [05:50] ai! [05:51] bduk1, [05:56] whew where did i hide it?sigh [05:57] im sure there was something to uncomment as well [05:57] Private_User, can you use nano? [05:57] oops now it seems worse, not the screen goes off but the machine is still running [05:57] *now [05:58] now try sudo shutdown -h now [05:58] ok that was just for -H [05:58] small h [05:58] -P now reboots again [05:59] ah ok sorry let me try that [05:59] you reinstalled upstart? [05:59] ok stil the same it reboots [05:59] i see one place they say nvidia drivers are interfering [06:00] yep when you mentioned it earlier [06:00] do you have nvidia installed? [06:00] let me check [06:01] is it a lappy or desktop? [06:02] yep nvidia-common is ticked under Synaptic Package Manager [06:02] desktop [06:03] do you need nvidia? [06:03] try sudo aptitude install nvidia-current [06:04] and see if it sees errors anywhere [06:04] but I think that solved my screen resolution [06:04] I now have 1024x768 [06:04] ya it does [06:04] did not have that option before [06:04] mine is even bigger [06:04] dunno how to find it [06:05] oh in settings you can choose it where it shows 1024x768 [06:05] Morning everyone [06:07] yo bduk1 mazal siek al weer? [06:08] Nee net bietjie besig op ons ander site. Sal seker nou nou terug wees [06:08] a [06:20] Private_User, when did this start happening? [06:20] yesterday [06:21] after an upgrade? [06:21] man I hate these CRT monitors, thats what I am using for the desktop. you have to adjust the display manually on the actually screen [06:22] well I think it was after an update but I cannot remember doing an update the day before yesterday [06:22] I performed one on Sunday [06:22] and monday it shutdown fine [06:22] even Tuesday [06:22] eish [06:22] so I cannot be 100% sure what may have changed [06:23] i wish the clever peeps would jump in here [06:23] lol, thought you were one of them [06:23] nope im a noob because i forget what they teach me [06:24] hi ThatGraemeGuy [06:24] im supposed to be the greater bot here [06:24] lol [06:24] morning :) [06:25] lol [06:25] Private_User, whats happening? [06:26] still the same Shudown option just reboots the machine [06:26] oh and do you have a nvidia graphics card in there [06:27] type in the dash additional [06:27] maybe specific drivers will help [06:28] some guys can find errors if you run tail /var/lod/syslog but i dont understand it [06:29] ai! [06:29] tail /var/log/syslog [06:34] Private_User, how did you start the upgrade? [06:34] I went to system tools update manager [06:34] then clicked check [06:34] then Install updates [06:35] try running sudo apt-get update [06:35] then [06:35] sudo aptitude upgrade [06:35] aptitude should tell you if something is not lekker [06:36] ok its running lets see what happens [06:37] i had this prob when 12.04 just came out but who knows how i cured it [06:37] ok cool it completed does not seem like any errors are there [06:37] it says 0 needed to be upgraded or installed [06:37] and what does additional in dash show you? [06:38] this is very upsetting, 12.04 is supposed to just work [06:39] huh? [06:39] you know dash that top icon [06:39] type in additional [06:39] it should show additional drivers available [06:40] like an auto lookup whats needed in the pc [06:42] how do I run that? [06:43] do you know the dash [06:43] that top button on the launcher on the left [06:45] ok dude please remeber if you a noobie I am what ever is below a noobie LOL [06:45] I think you have lost me now [06:45] lol [06:45] you on unity hey? [06:46] with the lancher panel on the left [06:46] launcher [06:46] the very top button/icon thingie is called the dash [06:48] I am using Lubuntu? [06:50] oh my goodness [06:50] i forgot sorry [06:51] lemme see what google says [06:53] try sudo poweroff [06:54] ThatGraemeGuy, will tail /var/log/syslog show why pc reboots instead of shutting down [06:55] nope poweroff does the same reboots [06:57] ok lets look here [06:57] Preferences > Additional Drivers. [06:57] you have preferences hey? [07:05] I am there now [07:05] hang on its still busy searching [07:05] cool [07:05] i go let sheep out quick [07:06] ok it states No proprietary drivers are in use on this system [07:08] and no options of whats needed? [07:09] grrr [07:09] nope its blank [07:09] oh you using onboard graphics? [07:09] no graphics card in there? [07:09] hmm... [07:10] nope no graphics card [07:10] ok then we gotta find where that error is coming from [07:11] inetpro, help man [07:12] oh Private_User i found the boot splash stuff [07:12] great [07:12] on other pc [07:12] sigh [07:13] sudo nano /etc/default/grub [07:13] delete quiet splash in [07:13] GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash" [07:13] then uncomment [07:13] GRUB_TERMINAL=console [07:14] uncomment means delete the # [07:14] and do sudo update-grub [07:21] :( still no cigar [07:21] wb ThatGraemeGuy peer got you [07:21] rebooting again [07:21] ok lets go ask lubuntu Private_User [07:21] type in here /j #lubuntu [07:25] now we wait [07:25] you know Kilos I did ask them earlier but I think there was nobody around then a guy did try but he left asking another to assist but not sure what happen to him [07:25] lots of other channels take ages to help [07:26] this is the friendliest most helpful channel on irc [07:27] lol , I guess we will have to wait I will continue to google and I now understand what you were complaining about cause many of them are repeat solution from different sites and none of them working for me [07:27] you can join my channel too Private_User then we wont fill pages here [07:27] ##kilos [07:28] morning superfly [07:29] morning Kilos [07:58] good mornings [07:58] Private_User: what did you break? [07:58] hi inetpro lubuntu 12.04 dont shutdown keeps rebooting [07:59] tried lotsa stuffs [07:59] is it not a hardware problem? [07:59] sudo shutdown -h now reboots as well [07:59] we asking you man [07:59] if we knew we wouldnt ask [08:00] lol inetpro, yeah Kilos and I have been trying many options to try and resolve [08:00] we carrying on on my channel to save you scroll backs [08:00] doesn't sound like a software problem to me [08:01] so anything you install or re-install won't help [08:01] nope [08:01] but obviously you need to verify what I say [08:01] boot from life CD [08:02] ok [08:02] or usb [08:03] * Kilos looks on to see the master at work [08:03] uh [08:03] booted from USB [08:04] and what happens when you shutdown now? [08:04] probably still going to just reboot [08:05] ok let me check though I needed to do something else so I was still on the menu LOL another ID-10-T issue [08:05] LOL [08:05] ok waiting for it to boot from USB [08:08] you think its hardware inetpro ? [08:08] sjoe [08:08] Kilos: yep [08:09] but it worked till yesterday [08:10] the shutdown command is very simple, not much that can go wrong with that [08:10] ah i see the reasoning [08:10] yep inetpro does the same [08:11] and it's most likely exactly the same shutdown code/executable for every linux system out there [08:11] you see [08:11] but why would it suddenly stop working when it worked previously [08:11] * Kilos krap kop [08:11] hi SmilyBorg wb [08:11] Hey there [08:12] try this, as much as it sounds weird... disconnect your screen as it shuts down [08:12] ok let me try [08:13] do you have any other special peripherals connected to the PC? [08:14] SmilyBorg: hello and wb [08:15] Thanks guys. Been a bit bored and lonely so figured IRC would be a good place to hang out while I have time on my hands [08:16] nope that did not work inetpro [08:16] sorry to hear about the job issue SmilyBorg [08:16] Private_User: hmm... [08:16] yeah, being retrenched sucks [08:17] ok that just reminded me I plugged in a apple iPod to recharge on that machine could that have changed any settings? [08:17] but that has been unplugged [08:17] oh well, I have a 3rd round interview at a place on Friday. hopefully that will be fruitfull [08:17] Private_User: I doubt it's any settings [08:18] ok [08:18] but if it is settings then it would be in the BIOS [08:18] because it did work previously [08:18] ok let me have a look at the BIOS settings [08:19] good luck SmilyBorg [08:19] hmm.. power and battery out for 10 mins inetpro ? [08:21] thanks Kilos [08:21] any bios can be corrupt if there was win on there before [08:22] SmilyBorg: with Kilos in here you'll never be lonely :-) [08:22] cheeky [08:24] :-) [08:24] SmilyBorg: more serious, I hope you find something soon... just keep trying [08:26] ok reset BIOS to default settings no difference [08:26] Private_User: what happens when you press the power button for a few seconds, does it shutdown? [08:26] yep it does [08:26] thanks inetpro. I'm keeping a look out but not much happening in Durban. gonna have to start applying for things in JHbn and CPT, though I'm not particularly keen to move [08:28] SmilyBorg, you should maybe try some freelancing while you wait that could help, also PNET, CareerJunction, Jobmail, etc you can upload you CV there and apply online and I recently found that LinkedIn helps as well you just need to update you profile [08:28] Private_User, what bios you got? [08:28] award hopefully [08:29] Kilos, that is correct [08:29] Sup SmilyBorg! [08:30] Private_User: Yeah, gonna look at the freelancing. already had a few hits off of PNET [08:30] Hey Vince-0 [08:30] Kilos: I don't think it's the bios, must be hardware [08:30] Coffee tonight? There's something going on at the Factory [08:30] whew [08:30] SmilyBorg: maybe you have ideas for SmilyBorg [08:30] oops for Private_User [08:30] lol [08:31] Vince-0: maybe for a short while. Need to help Andrea pack for a trip to JHB [08:31] what I don't understand is, it was working then yesterday I noticed it was not and I cannot be 100% sure of what changed [08:31] inetpro: maybe, what's wrong? [08:32] Private_User: tell SmilyBorg [08:32] * inetpro has some work to be done [08:32] when ever I try to shut down in Lubuntu it reboots the machine [08:32] SmilyBorg, I'm checkin the event now. May be a yawn [08:32] tried both on the terminal and using the GUI [08:33] Private_User: so the system reboots rather than turning off? [08:34] SmilyBorg, btw LinkedIn, this one friend of mine got an offer for a job in Australia that is how I know it works as well and my friend did not even apply they recruited [08:34] SmilyBorg, that is correct [08:34] Private_User: interesting, I've update my details there so will see what happens. [08:35] Private_User: that is an odd one. never come across that happening before [08:36] brb [08:45] yeah, is there any log file where I can check what may have changed on the system including any hardware changes? [08:45] Private_User: could even be dust, I suggest opening the inside and re-seating components [08:45] SmilyBorg, http://www.pechakucha.org/cities/durban [08:45] inetpro, interesting I think I will try that as well [08:45] and blow the dust out if you can [08:45] garage airline [08:45] SmilyBorg: another thing I have learnt cause I was there where you are is that it can sometimes take up to 6 months before you can find something another option is to just hand you CV over to recruitment agencies [08:45] sometimes more [08:45] ok let me try cleaning the inside of the machine [08:45] Private_User, remove the battery as well [08:47] jeeps this connection drops [08:50] ohi deegee__ long time no see with this nick [08:57] wb drussell [08:59] hooray!!! [08:59] success [08:59] rofl fixed? [08:59] \what a business [08:59] removing the CMOS battery and re-inserting resolved the issue [08:59] :D [09:00] Maaz, inetpro ++ [09:00] who woulda thought it was hardware but the pro [09:00] nee man Kilos, dit was jy wat dit genoem het [09:00] nee man [09:01] i havent had to battery out for a long time [09:01] ek meen die battery storie [09:01] but I also did remove some of the dust or what ever I could remove [09:01] :) [09:01] Private_User: well done! [09:01] that was just an addon to your cleaning and reseating advice [09:02] yep shutdown now works perfectly via terminal and GUI options [09:02] Private_User, best way is with airline at garages with an old valve in the end of the wheel pumping pipe [09:02] yeah the net split is over... alo uncle Kilos and all :) [09:02] thanks inetpro and Kilos for all the help much appreciated [09:03] thats why we are here Private_User [09:03] Private_User: you're welcome [09:03] sorry it took so long [09:03] and as i said the most helpful irc channel [09:03] we a good team here [09:03] now I wondering what in the BIOS changed and how? (*scratches head*) [09:04] i used to have it often with old pc [09:04] many battery outs [09:04] what mobo is it? [09:05] hi psyatw [09:05] gigabyte has lekker bios upgrade from xp [09:05] hi Kilos [09:06] at least it wasnt ubuntu hey Private_User [09:06] makes me happy [09:06] yep same here [09:07] back [09:08] I looked into the setting of the BIOS again I cannot see anything very different and I even changed some setting back to what I saw it was before and it still shuts down [09:08] so it could just be another setting that I cannot see [09:09] ya somehow at times bios gets a bit corrupt and only battery out helps. the default settings keeps the bug there [09:09] you got dual core cpu? [09:10] then you can enable the threading thing for more speed [09:10] not sure hey [09:10] hmm... [09:10] ok hang i got commands somewhere to check [09:11] thanks [09:14] cat /proc/cpuinfo [09:14] thanks [09:15] yw [09:15] To count processor (including cores), enter: [09:15] grep -c processor /proc/cpuinfo [09:16] once google was quicker than hunting for where i saved the info [09:16] CPU Cores: 1 [09:17] ok then no threading needed [09:18] cool [09:18] so we know its a GenuineIntel, Pentium 4 CPU 3.00GHz [09:20] thats a good cpu that , i have it in other pc [09:21] will fly with 2g ram [09:21] yeah good CPU only issue I have is my RAM [09:21] only 512MB [09:22] and it has only 2 slots both with 256 each [09:22] ddr ram? [09:22] not ddr1 or 2 [09:23] thats scarce as rocking horse droppings [09:25] hi gwood [09:30] @ Kilos, LOL, its DDR I think [09:30] eina i hunted everywhere [09:30] got 2 ig cards but they clash so got one in each pc [09:31] 1g [09:32] and when you find they want more for secondhand cards than 2g ddr3 [09:32] swines [09:34] yeah I guess they know that it is rare [10:23] afternoon [10:46] hi Squirm [10:48] I have a memory card protected by a password, anyone know how to reset it using ubuntu? [10:49] hi adeebnqo [10:49] what memory card? [10:50] hello Kilos, its a micro sd card. I have an adapter so I can connect it directly to my pc --- I need way to mount it or smthng and reset the password [10:50] whew [10:51] i didnt know they put passwords om memory cards [10:51] does you system see it? [10:51]