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cubed_rootam i right in saying the basic components of a distribution are the desktop environment and the utilities and GUI-based software packaged with it?00:42
knomeand the core.00:42
cubed_rootthe gnu/linux kernel?00:43
fibz_and default settings00:43
cubed_rootso initially installed xubuntu, and i'm running gnome right now, is there any desktop env that i can't install over my ubuntu core?00:44
knomecubed_root, kernel, package management and stuff00:44
knomecubed_root, nope, not really00:44
cubed_rootwow, very cool00:44
cubed_rootok thanks00:44
knome(the ones that aren't in the repositories are harder to install though, but it's doable)00:45
Unit193But not supportable here.00:45
knometrue, but that wasn't the question ;)00:45
cubed_rootso i think lin4mac or whatever it's called falls under that --  you have to download and run .sh scrpt00:46
cubed_rootwas just reading http://www.howtogeek.com/177213/linux-isnt-just-linux-8-pieces-of-software-that-make-up-linux-systems/00:47
cubed_rootpretty cool summary00:47
cubed_rootgreat site too00:47
ali1234don't forget init and coreutils00:52
ali1234the full list that you need for a complete system would be: kernel, libc, init, coreutils, package manager, display server, session manager, desktop environment, applications00:54
cubed_rootthanks ali123401:23
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rawfodogpulseaudio doesnt seem to like skype very much, how do I change it ?03:08
xubuntu474hello all03:46
TaichoIs anyone familiar with using Xubuntu on Dell Latitude laptops? I need some help with enabling the internal wifi03:51
Unit193Can you give more details.03:51
Unit193s/./?/03:51
xubuntu749day 0 of xubuntu life starts now :)03:51
Unit193Congrats.03:51
xubuntu749still in the installer. they have a little IRC client while you wait haha03:52
xubuntu749language packs are taking forever...03:52
xubuntu749i take it xubuntu specific stuff won't be quite as quick to download as ubuntu mainline stuff ?03:52
Unit193(Not so helpful here, only know English. :D )03:52
Unit193xubuntu749: Why not?  Same exact repos.03:53
Unit193Also all on disk.03:53
xubuntu749righto. i'm using the usb stick installer...03:53
TaichoI have a latitude D630 that came with Xubunt 12.04 preloaded on it and the wifi was recognized under network manager without extras and just a couple days ago it stopped being recognized, even with live discs03:53
xubuntu749i7 3730, 240gb ssd... should be nice :)03:53
xubuntu749377003:53
Unit193Taicho: Can you   lspci  it and tell me the chipset?03:53
Taichointel 3945A/B/G03:55
Unit193Hardware switch isn't set to off?03:57
Unit193Err.03:57
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Unit193< Unit193> Hardware switch isn't set to off?   Also, have you checked "Additional Drivers" with a lan connection plugged in?03:58
Taichohaven't been able to yet, using a cell modem on another comp03:59
Taichoan no, it's set to on, usually is04:00
Algalongraphics seem kinda sketchy during install.  occasional stutters04:02
Unit193Taicho: So you can't check that?  I have no idea with that card, only had to mess with broadcom.04:03
Unit193Algalon: Settings Manager -> Additional Drivers  and see if you have a graphics card to install after?04:03
Taichonot at this time, no way to get it online04:04
AlgalonUnit193: kk will check after install, thanks04:04
Algalonwhat's the best way to work off a digital ocean droplet? sshfs ?04:05
KoSoVaRHi all - has anyone attempted installing Xubuntu (or replacing a current GPU) with a new Maxwell based NVIDIA 750TI?04:07
KoSoVaRI'm unable to load Xubuntu Live or install it with a 750ti04:09
Algalontha'ts the new nvidia chip that just came out right?04:10
Algalonmaxwell?04:10
Unit193Algalon: "Work off of" being file storage?  ownCloud if you're into that, sshfs, rsync, or something else even, yep.04:10
KoSoVaRyes04:11
AlgalonKoSoVaR: best of luck good sir :)04:11
KoSoVaRhttp://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=nvidia_maxwell_benchmarks&num=104:11
KoSoVaRhah04:11
Taichook, it's a broad com chip (BCM4311) 802.11B/G rev 0104:11
Unit193Taicho: Ah, missed that somehow.  That makes it easier for me.04:12
Unit193!bcm04:12
ubottuHelp with Broadcom bcm43xx can be found at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/bcm43xx04:12
AlgalonKoSoVaR: i want to pick one of those up, staying with my 560 ti at the moment. (i'm a total noob btw.. i am still in the installer's irc client myself)04:12
Unit193Download the linked gz file, install fwcutter from the disk, point fwcutter at the gz file.04:12
Taichothanks for the point out…..will check back after successful install of it after a clean install04:18
Algalonrebooting... hope to see you on the other side...04:19
cubed_rootanyone know if developer resources (node.js installation, eclipse, spring) would be affected by installing new desktops on top of xubuntu (i've done this on another laptop but it doesn't have anything on it yet)04:36
Unit193Algalon: Guess it worked.04:37
AlgalonHey04:37
Algalonjust got done with updates...04:37
Algalonthe video is still kinda of wonky. i have 2 cards (3x monitors @ 1080p)...04:38
Algaloni looked for the settings you mentioned04:38
Algalonand it only seemed to list my crappier card (GT610 powers 1 screen, 560TI the other 2)04:38
Algalongetting weird artifacting on the GT610 screen as it is. it doesn't look like it took using the nvidia binary for the secondary card either.. goign to try applying it again..04:40
Algalontried to apply again and that window seems to have locked up... can drag it but the scroll bars don't work. buttons are grayed out.. it asked me for a password and after entering it went to this state...04:41
Algalonbrb04:41
Algalondid a reboot to see if that's what it needed. while it still is not showing a proprietary driver in use it actually does somethign different when i hit apply and enter my password this time.  it brought up a progress bar where the buttons were though it seems to be stuck04:48
Algaloni can't believe i made it back to irc... my screens are jumbled around and the one with my taskbars is completelyt blank... >< i don't know how to get to the settings to even turn it off to get my panels back lol...05:01
Algalonfortunately i had a home folder icon on this screen i was able to launch bash and xhcat from...05:01
xubuntu038i'm new... new install 12.04 on 8gb usb... trying to install r9 290 drivers... ran out of space... how do i see where the space went?06:20
KoSoVaRhow did you download them xubuntu03806:25
KoSoVaRthrough a browser?06:25
xubuntu038yes06:25
KoSoVaRmost likely in your /home/$username/Downloads folder06:25
KoSoVaRopen up a terminal06:26
KoSoVaRtype cd ~/Downloads06:26
xubuntu038i deleted the zip there06:26
fibz_df -h06:26
xubuntu038just found that06:26
KoSoVaRyou can type ls -lah06:26
xubuntu038says i have 2 none one of which is 1.5g06:26
KoSoVaRit will show you files in megabytes06:27
AussieDownUnderIf I wanted to print off some of the xubuntu flyers & drop them in letter boxes or stick them up at community buildings would that be alright?06:27
KoSoVaRdon't you think that's kinda like asking...06:27
KoSoVaRnevermind.06:28
xubuntu038is 4.4gig enough space for my /06:29
Taichohey, i tried out the info from that link, but it didn't help at all06:29
xubuntu038anyone know where i can delete some non essential stuff to make room to finish my install fo 12.0406:33
xubuntu038please help... i don't want to run this stupid install again06:34
AussieDownUnderHow man o/s's do you have on the hard drive that you're installing on? And how big was the partition you made for 12.04?06:43
AussieDownUnderSo you installed xubuntu on a usb stick?06:45
Sohail-AhmedI am trying to do clive URL but its giving me an error: rror: no match: sequence06:46
Sohail-Ahmed(in cleanup) cannot access `DESTROY' field in class clive::Video at /usr/share/perl5/clive/App.pm line 10606:46
Sohail-Ahmedany ideas? or workaround?06:46
cfhowlettAussieDownUnder, under the creative commons license - yes.  see spreadubuntu.org for ideas07:08
cfhowlettAussieDownUnder, note: dropping things in people's mailbox is a violation in the USA unless you are a mail delivery person.07:08
well_laid_lawnhe has aussie in his name heh07:10
AussieDownUndercfhowlett, I'm not sure they're that strict here unless you're dropping offensive or dangerous material but now you mention I should check first. But if it's fine for a heap of religious groups to fill my box with junk, advertising companies to fill my box with junk, home businesses to fill my box (not ride part) with junk then I'm sure people will more appreciate a flyer for a free o/s then all of the previous mentioned lol07:12
shineworldHi, sorry if a silly question but I'm a newbie with linux. I would like to use some new feature in LibreOffice 4.0 but my XUbuntu 12.04LTS is still to 3.5.x. also after an update. What is the right way to update it to 4.0 ? Thank you for reply.07:13
cfhowlettshineworld, you can download the .deb file directly from libreoffice then so sudo dpkg -i filenamehere.deb to install   (or see the README  install instructions from the website).07:38
cfhowlettand NOT an silly question at all.07:38
shineworldOk for tips :) thank you07:38
Sysiyou maybe should use a ppa, that way you get updates too07:45
Sysihttps://launchpad.net/~libreoffice/+archive/ppa?field.series_filter=precise07:46
shineworldah ppa.... in this way ? sudo add-apt-repository ppa:libreoffice/libreoffice-4-007:49
shineworldAfter that the system say me: "Not all updates can be installed"07:51
MitaKushimihello07:51
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cfhowlettshineworld, PPA? ...07:53
cfhowlettshineworld, absolutely NOT needed or recommended.07:54
cfhowlettshineworld, go back to the download page, select the linux-deb version and use the .torrent for main installer and built-in help files07:55
Sysicfhowlett: well either you keep your libreoffice up-to-date or ppa maintainer does07:55
Sysithat particular one looks somewhat reliable, I don't think random deb is better with upgrades than a ppa07:56
cfhowlettSysi, true but no need to ppa for updates.  regular application of sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade       will do the trick07:56
* cfhowlett agrees to agree to disagree07:57
Sysicfhowlett: no, if there is no repository to upgrade libreoffice from, unless installing that deb adds one, in which case it's better07:57
Unit193Pretty sure the Ubuntu Libreoffice team keeps the PPAs rolling, so they'd likely know packaging better than the programmers of libreoffice.07:58
shineworldbut what is right PPA address for libreoffice 4 and xubuntu 12.04LTS ?08:01
shineworldthere are so much in net08:01
koegsthere is only one official, shineworld08:04
Sysippa:libreoffice/ppa will get you the newest one08:05
shineworldsudo add-apt-repository ppa:libreoffice/libreoffice-4-0 ?08:05
cfhowlettshineworld, ONE and it doesn't care that you're on xubuntu or what version.  "linux" is sufficient08:05
koegshttps://launchpad.net/~libreoffice/+archive/ppa08:05
shineworldah sudo add-apt-repository ppa:libreoffice/ppa08:05
shineworldok08:05
shineworldsorry my first times with linux08:06
SysiI recommend adding the general ppa and using the newest one08:06
xubuntu880hi09:53
xubuntu880i am looking for help with configuration xubuntu LTS09:53
xubuntu880anyone can help me?09:53
fibz_with what?09:54
xubuntu880i was using kde before09:55
xubuntu880for a wile09:55
xubuntu880there was great feature09:55
xubuntu880like, when i drag the top bar of the window09:55
xubuntu880and hit on the top corner, than that window fullfill 1/4 of screen09:55
xubuntu880if i still hand it, and move down it fullfills 1/2 of screen09:55
xubuntu880i would like to have in on xubuntu09:56
fibz_http://www.webupd8.org/2012/05/install-xfce-410-in-xubuntu-1204.html09:56
xubuntu880I dont want xfce, only that feature09:56
xubuntu880is there any way to do it?09:56
fibz_xubuntu uses xfce. you can install any manager you like (such as kde)09:57
xubuntu880nvm09:58
fibz_this can be done in the software center or through terminal. did you have one in mind?09:58
xubuntu880i dont want to switch the xfce on kde09:59
xubuntu880i want only one that feature09:59
xubuntu880thought i will have to install one package10:00
fibz_oh you are already using kde right now? which version?10:00
xubuntu880now i have xfce10:00
fibz_yeah for 12.04, snap doesnt work without using a ppa10:01
xubuntu880before a while i hace installed this: ppa:ubuntu-x-swat/x-updates10:02
xubuntu880for graphic on steam10:02
xubuntu880is it that what you were talking about?10:04
fibz_i am talking about that link i posted10:04
xubuntu880but i will cause switchng xfce to kde, right?10:05
fibz_you said you are running xfce. this will update your xfce to 4.10 which supports window snapping10:06
xubuntu880you have right10:07
xubuntu880sry10:07
xubuntu880and now I have v4.0810:07
xubuntu880i dont get difference between 'update' and 'upgrade' in linux10:08
xubuntu880can you explain it?10:08
xubuntu880update is updating packages in manager, so i know there are newer versions10:09
xubuntu880and upgrade means i want to install them10:09
xubuntu880?10:09
elfyyes10:09
xubuntu880thanks10:10
elfyman apt-get :)10:11
cfhowlettxubuntu880, update grabs the current package LIST.  update actually installs same.  don't feel bad.  I happily "updated" for 3 years before I figured out the difference.10:12
xubuntu880i need man linux10:12
xubuntu880:P10:12
fibz_you can write one along your learning journey10:12
xubuntu880well, linux community is such a big10:13
xubuntu880i dont think my experience could help anyone10:13
xubuntu880there are people which spend their time on it10:13
xubuntu880i just want to learn how to use one more system10:14
fibz_oh but it could. documentation is VERY helpful10:14
fibz_:)10:14
xubuntu880the best thing in windows is VS10:14
xubuntu880but i will not port it to linux10:15
xubuntu880;/10:15
xubuntu880but i heard some good opinions about gdb (?)10:15
AussieDownUnderBe good to see some sort of welcome screen implemented into the install of xubuntu, where it brings up a pop up of tutorials/tips/links of how to get around in xubuntu. I know there's that stuff during the install that is shows you of xubuntu but for the less experienced users I think a pop up screen that you need to untick a box to get rid, would really help people learn how to use xubuntu10:15
AussieDownUnderI really suck at explaining things, if only I was psychic10:16
fibz_there is also #ubuntu-offtopic and #xubuntu-offtopic10:16
xubuntu880and10:16
xubuntu880i have one more stupid problems10:17
xubuntu880can i make the boarders of windows10:17
xubuntu880a bit more width?10:17
xubuntu880it is gard to grab boarder and resize it10:17
cfhowlettAussieDownUnder, that's a good suggestion.  Please make a note of what you (new user) would have found most useful and submit to the forums.10:19
xubuntu880hmm10:20
xubuntu880and it is hard to find update manager via start > settings > ??10:20
xubuntu880i use search to turn it on10:20
cfhowlettno start key on ubuntu.10:20
xubuntu880it isnt in settings nor administration section10:20
xubuntu880so how you call it?10:21
cfhowlettyou'll find it in the system menu10:21
fibz_i use a keyboard shorcut for that myself xubuntu880. in the settings manager in the application launcher go to window manager -> keyboard -> resize and set yourself an easy shortcut10:21
xubuntu880thanks10:22
fibz_i also go to the keyboard settings in settings manager and bind the windows key to the application launcher10:22
xubuntu880and can you tell me how to change boarders width?10:22
fibz_thats the best i got10:22
fibz_short of google'n it10:25
xubuntu880http://superuser.com/questions/436541/how-do-you-increase-the-resize-border-thickness-in-xubuntu-12-0410:28
xubuntu880i dont have hidden folder themes10:29
xubuntu880hmm10:32
xubuntu880there is shortcut10:32
xubuntu880alt + right click10:32
xubuntu880it is enaugh comfortable10:32
fibz_better than mine  >_<10:34
xubuntu880thanks you all for help10:41
xubuntu880gtg10:41
xubuntu880cya10:41
starratsjust saying good morning, no probs11:10
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gema1hello, everybody, i have a failing hard drive though still some info readeable. may someone help me to recover a partition, a "copy and paste" is just trowing errors and taking hours, i have an spare harddrive with enough space to copy the partition i have my data on but not with enought space to copy the full drive. My partition is ntfs. Any help please? any program for xubuntu i can just "raw" copy my partition ignoring errors so i 14:14
GridCube!testdisk14:15
GridCubemmm no14:15
GridCube!info testdisk14:15
ubottutestdisk (source: testdisk): Partition scanner and disk recovery tool. In component universe, is optional. Version 6.14-1ubuntu1 (saucy), package size 534 kB, installed size 1269 kB14:15
gema1im installing14:15
GridCubegema1, please read http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/TestDisk_Step_By_Step14:16
GridCubeits complicated to use, but it will do the job14:16
GridCube(probably if you just want the files use photorec,  http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/PhotoRec_Step_By_Step )14:16
GridCubeit installs at the same time as testdisk14:17
GridCubebut is slightly easier to use14:17
GolynxHi , i made a new panel at the top of the screen, with icons on the left side. I want to put the clock and other notifications on the right. I have a bottom panel that shows just the active programs. Any suggestions ?14:18
GridCubeabout?14:18
Golynxabout how to align icons on the right side of the top panel14:19
GridCubeadd a separator and set it to autoexpand14:19
Golynxeverything floats to the left now14:20
GolynxGridCube: i'm new to xubuntu interface, can you tell me how to find the seperator thing14:20
GridCubeGolynx, right click on the panel, go to panel, panel settings, last tab is items, go to the big + search "separator" add it to the panel, move it to the position you want it, go to the gear icon for the separator item settings, set it to autoexpand14:22
Golynxi found it thanks14:22
gema1just installed testdisk, im opening the links to read, and yes, i just want the files, i dont care about the partitions, etc...14:23
rootmehi14:26
starratsI have two questions to ask one of the developers and testers of Xubuntu 14.04 Alpha 2 version14:41
elfywrong channel14:41
holsteini would try #xubuntu-devel and/or #ubuntu+114:41
elfythanks holstein :)14:42
starratsah okay elfy14:42
holsteinelfy: :)14:42
starratsthanks14:42
gema1im on testdisk, i could not run photorec, im on the partition i want to backup, how do i back it up, is it Dump the option? i only have lists, repair mft and dump14:43
holsteingema1: could not run photorec?14:43
gema1holsrwin i tried the commands on the link but are wrong (or im doing wrong) i tried sudo testdisk-6.13/photorec_static14:45
holsteingema1: i use a live CD.. the ultimate boot CD is what i like to use, but any with those tools will be fine14:45
holsteingema1: you can use tab to complete nicks in here.. type "hol" and press tab to complete my nick, or cycle through others that start "hol" for example14:46
holsteingema1: you are trying to recover data from a failing hard drive?14:46
gema1yes14:47
GridCubegema1, those commands are for if you download the program from a rar14:47
GridCubenot if you install it14:47
gema1i think i got it trught test disk14:47
GridCubejust run sudo testdisk14:47
GridCubeor sudo photorec14:47
gema1i selected my partition, then list, and coping to media/backup (my spare drive) in red color i have a "copying, please wait"14:47
holsteingema1: you might also want to check out http://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/40577/linux-drive-recovery-las-s27e10/ and other resources14:48
GridCubegema1, :D14:48
GridCubeexcellent then14:48
gema1i selected only my most important folder, i will try other folders if this copying goes correctly, thank you14:52
gema1wow, thanks, i openend the drive and it is actually coping! thank you very much, i hope to be able to copy all the data on the failing hardrive this way14:52
gema1just one question, this will copy faster than "copy paste" and ignore errors? so i will have a faster copyç14:52
gema1i had the computers for 6 hours trying to copy that same folder with copy-paste14:53
holsteingema1: the suggested tool (test disk) is the tool to use.. the speed is not a concern, and shouldnt be14:53
gema1i belive this software will ignore errors and copy faster, would it be like that or will it try to copy bad sectors too and then take forever?14:54
holsteingema1: the fastest and "best" way is to have backups *prior* to issues14:54
gema1yes i know, my mistake i did not have a back up14:54
holsteingema1: you are now in recovery mode, and the time and efforts depend greatly on the hardware issues you are having and how bad things have gotten14:55
gema1nevertheless, it seems it got stuck on some file, like copy-paste, files are not growing in the back up diskç14:55
holsteingema1: you may want to refer to a hardware channel, since this is not specifically related to xubuntu, but, one plausible option is, you may *not* be able to recover the data in any way14:56
gema1right, im also offtopic, im so sorry, i stop asking14:57
holsteingema1: it the drive is still spinning, you likely have a decent chance of getting the data off the drive, or at least that has been my personal experience14:57
GridCubegema1, testdisk will try to recover the files, but if it stucks on one for too long it will move on14:57
gema1i will just let the program work all day and night if necesarry, thank you for yourhelp14:57
holsteini have literally let that program set for *days* to recover files for others14:58
GridCubetestdisk has the power to see stuff that other programs can not see, as photorec can see files that are erased as well14:58
gema1thank you very much for the offtopic help, and thank you for the *days* hint i was not aware14:58
gema1i will just let it copy for days if neccesary14:59
gema1thank you again14:59
GridCube:)14:59
holsteingema1: good luck!14:59
gema1holstein, last question, if this may take so long, i should just select to copy the whole partition instead of folder by folder as i did, my question is, the whole partition is the first line with one dot, or the second line with 2 dots wich selecting it im going up?15:02
holsteingema1: i can only state what i do.. i do the entire device. i may try and make a "forensic copy" if possible, to try and work from..15:04
holsteingema1: i should say, unless i know exactly where the data is that the user wants, which is *never* the case ;)15:04
GridCubegema1, the dots mean: . < means "this directory"   .. < means "the parent directory"15:04
gema1the problem is i dont have and i cant buy a device with same capacity15:04
GridCubegema1, i would move the dirs that ahve the most sensible data and live with the rest being lost15:05
gema1and yes, i have a partition with all the data on it, im very tidy with that, i build a partition where i always put my data on15:05
holsteingema1: its all about making descions.. i assure you a USB drive is *much* cheaper than a professional would charge you to recover your data15:05
holsteinif you do know exactly what you want, then recover just those parts as GridCube suggests15:06
gema1ok, so maybe i should lend some money for an usb hardrive and then copy the full disk, is that the recomendation?15:06
gema1yes i actually know what i exactly want15:06
holsteingema1: the recommendation specifically is, decide what you want, and do what facilitates that15:06
GridCube^15:06
GridCubeand don't blame us later ;)15:06
holsteingema1: i have no idea what data you want/need to recover.. if you want the whole drive, you'll need the space15:06
gema1everything is in good order in my Data partition, not mixed with any os15:07
holsteinif you dont, you can likely just use what you have.. and choose to lose the rest15:07
gema1perfect, thank you again, i will try choosing just what i want, my /data partition, and if unsuccesfully then borow some money and make a full disk back up, thank you very much again15:08
holsteingema1: you can always put the drive back. its not like you can do anything with it.. recover what you can, and sit it somewhere in storage, knowing that it may deteriorate there15:08
gema1it is allready very deteriorated, none of my 3 os are booting, and data is being backed up very slow, also the disk makes strange low noises15:10
gema1so i guess i should throw it away after i back up the most i can15:10
gema1so long, in 20min testdisk is running it only backed up 600mb and both disk are connected to sata, so so slow...15:12
GridCubegema1, those are the perks of faulty drives15:13
gema1i guess i should just wait, pray and watch some tv or do something else to dont be nervous15:14
holsteingema1: being "pre" nervous is really the only way to certainly address this issues.. its plausible you spend 3+ days on this, and dont get the data you want back15:15
gema1thank you again for the help, i will go afk, i cant stand the nervousness, i know, im just so poor i could not buy yet another spare drive, i dropped my laptop and that is how the disk broke, i learned the leason, i wont ever have a computer without a back up spare drive15:16
superprowerHi, i have a problem with Skype. All notifications are, how it better to say, "color" itself to the part of screen where they appear. So, i cant see, who is calling or writing me, but i can click the buttons (but i don't see them). Hope you understanded me.16:13
cfhowlettsuperprower, only skype has this issue?>16:14
ali1234i've seen that happen16:14
ali1234restarting fixed it though16:14
cfhowlettI was about to suggest adjusting appearance but if restart fixes ..16:14
superprowercfhowlett, well, i doesn't have any apps who write notifications like skype.16:15
ali1234fiddling about with themes etc is probably what caused the problem for me in the first place16:15
ali1234skype is Qt, but it uses it's own static Qt16:15
superprowerI'l try to restart. I'am not restarting my PC, you know, so, it's maybe can help16:15
cfhowlettsuperprower, restart as per ali1234 suggests.  if that doesn't fix, see settings>appearances16:15
superprowerthnx, all working16:38
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TaichoI'm trying to recompile/rebuild the broadcom driver for my laptop and it seems to get stuck after the process finishes, is this normal?18:35
Taichohello?18:50
mappshello18:50
mappswhen you say stuck whats the last output18:50
holsteinwhy not use the one in the repos?18:51
holstein!broadcom18:51
ubottuHelp with Broadcom bcm43xx can be found at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/bcm43xx18:51
Taichoi let it runn a little longer and this is what i get18:51
TaichoE: dpkg was interrupted, you must manually run 'sudo dpkg --configure -a' to correct the problem.  taicho@taicho-Latitude:~$ sudo dpkg --configure -a Setting up bcmwl-kernel-source (6.20.155.1+bdcom-0ubuntu0.0.2) ... Removing old bcmwl-6.20.155.1+bdcom DKMS files...  -------- Uninstall Beginning -------- Module:  bcmwl Version: 6.20.155.1+bdcom Kernel:  3.2.0-59-generic (x86_64) -------------------------------------  Status: Before un18:51
Taichothe one in the repos isn't coming up as an option18:52
Taicho-------- Uninstall Beginning -------- Module: bcmwl Version: 6.20.155.1+bdcom Kernel: 3.2.0-59-generic (x86_64) -------------------------------------  Status: Before uninstall, this module version was ACTIVE on this kernel.  wl.ko: - Uninstallation - Deleting from: /lib/modules/3.2.0-59-generic/updates/dkms/ - Original module - No original module was found for this module on this kernel. - Use the dkms install command to reinstall any18:53
holsteinTaicho: use a package manager to try and install it18:53
holsteinTaicho: its likely, if the repo one doesnt support it, the one you are building from broadcom wont either, and it could be some other issue18:53
Taichoholstien, the thing is, when i got this computer, xubuntu was preloaded on it and the wireless was working just fine and then stopped working last week18:55
binaliHello People=)18:57
mappshey binali18:58
binaliHow are you?18:58
mappsdid you go from running it live to installing it? think i had similar18:58
holsteinTaicho: that sounds more to me like, the wifi chip died18:58
mappsgood thanks - binali  join #xubuntu-offtopic tho if you wish to chat people moan else18:58
mapps:D18:58
Taichowell shit :(18:58
holsteinTaicho: i would try and confirm that, if posssible.. you really shouldnt have to install and drivers from source like that, and the evidence supports that18:59
binaliOkay, thanks. Man, can you help me?18:59
mappswhats up18:59
holstein!language > Taicho18:59
ubottuTaicho, please see my private message18:59
Taichohow do i PM here, not used to using IRC19:00
holsteinTaicho: /q nick19:00
Taichonvm, thnink i got it19:00
Taichosorry holstein19:02
binaliWhen I try set priority in the taskmanager, i get message like "permisons danied"19:04
binalisorry for my english =(19:04
holsteinbinali: what are you trying to accomplish? sounds like its something that requires sudo19:05
holsteinthe user you are using doenst have the permissions to do what you are trying to do19:05
xubuntu221anybody here?19:07
holsteinxubuntu221: yes.. just ask if you need help19:07
binaliI tried to run from root. That's work. But, how can I make it without sudo?19:08
xubuntu221oh i need help!! hahaha... trying to do a fresh install to usb and cant get my r9 290 working19:08
bekksWhats a "r9 290"?19:08
binaliFor my account...19:09
xubuntu221a video card19:09
knomebinali, you shouldn't19:09
bekksxubuntu221: Which make and model is it? "R9"? AMD/ATI? Nvidia?19:09
xubuntu221i upack the zip and it freezes during (sudo sh *.run --buildpkg Ubuntu/raring)19:10
WalterNbekks: the R9 290 is AMDs latest iteration of video cards19:11
bekksWalterN: Ah, ok.19:11
xubuntu221its an AMD R9 290 the XFX branded one19:11
WalterNits one of the higher end models19:11
knomexubuntu221, are you running raring, or 13.04 then?19:11
binaliOkay, How about experiments with SUID or GUID?19:12
knomebinali, sudo is enabled in ubuntu because that way you know that you should think twice when your password is asked19:12
knome!root | binali19:12
ubottubinali: Do not try to guess the root password, that is impossible. Instead, realise the truth... there is no root password. Then you will see that it is 'sudo' that grants you access and not the root password. Look at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo19:12
bekksbinali: No need to experiment. Setting priority without root privileges is inhibited for good reasons.19:12
xubuntu221 i tried with 13.04 but was having lots of issues so i went to 12.04 because i saw people in forums confirming the drivers worked on that version19:13
WalterNI have one of AMDs newest APU processors which has the video card built in, and to even get any video I had to wait about a month after release and then it would only work with the unreleased Xubuntu 14.0419:13
bekksxubuntu221: 13.04 is EOL.19:13
WalterNalso, I dont have any video acceleration19:13
WalterNbut it at least displays stuff... heh19:13
jkiddohas anyone tried manjaro?19:14
knomejkiddo, this isn't the correct place for that discussion19:14
knomejkiddo, you can try ##linux, or #xubuntu-offtopic19:14
jkiddook, thanks, bye19:14
jkiddothank you !19:14
binaliOkay, thank for all people! Good Luck!19:15
binali=)19:15
xubuntu221can anybody give me some advice where i can get help with this?19:16
WalterNxubuntu221: you might try the not yet released Xubuntu 14.04 and see if thats any better... with really new hardware you want a new kernel with newer drivers that go with the kernel19:16
xubuntu221i've seen a bunch of people say that version 12.04 with the drivers i'm trying to use works19:17
WalterNI'm not sure if AMD released any drivers for their R9 series either19:17
xubuntu221sudo sh *.run --buildpkg Ubuntu/raring   (what is this command actually doing?)19:18
WalterNalso19:18
WalterNI just got my two python programming books in the mail19:19
WalterNwoo \o/19:19
knomexubuntu221, generally, don't run commands if you don't know what they do...19:19
xubuntu221knome... i'm just trying to learn19:19
knomeWalterN, #xubuntu-offtopic too19:19
knomexubuntu221, sure, but apparently you have run the command already.19:20
WalterNxubuntu221: are you following a guide for installing the AMD video drivers?19:20
xubuntu221yes... i've found a couple of postings that run through what other people have done to make it work19:21
xubuntu221can i post a link here?19:21
knomesure.19:21
xubuntu221http://highoncoins.com/litecoin-rig/how-to-install-ubuntu-and-optimize-cgminer-for-litecoin-mining-rig/19:21
xubuntu221now i've tried a bunch of times... usually i start to get hung up around ( sudo sh *.run --buildpkg Ubuntu/raring )19:23
knomechances are that the driver installation just isn't going to work19:24
xubuntu221thought it might be the version of xubuntu... so i went to one that i saw confirmations that it worked with the drivers i'm trying19:24
knomeif you don't understand the process at all, not sure if you are really able to solve that issue19:24
xubuntu221man... its been years since i've played with a version of linux... but i'm not foreign to setting this type of thing up19:25
knomexubuntu221, but you don't understand what the command you pasted does?19:25
xubuntu221i'm not sure why i'm pumping the installation through a shell19:26
xubuntu221can you give me any advice where to go to learn?19:26
knomelook in the tutorial19:26
knomeit's a command specific for that tutorial/situation19:26
xubuntu221is there anyone here that wouldnt mind describing to me what this command is doing sudo sh *.run --buildpkg Ubuntu/raring?19:27
knomexubuntu221, no.19:27
knomexubuntu221, please read the tutorial you pasted19:27
knomeit tells you what the command does19:27
knometo an extent19:27
xubuntu221it says it gets ubuntu to do the installation itself if i remember correctly19:28
knomebeyond that, you will need to look in the .run file to understand what it *actually* does.19:28
holsteinor as the creators of the file19:28
xubuntu221this isnt my first run through at this install... i've spent a few days trying to figure this stuff out and i'm about to just go to an os i know and never use xubuntu again... any advice where i can get help to get this up and running so i don't just give up?19:32
WalterNxubuntu221: so, I believe whats happening is that command is saying "run the amd-catalyst-14.1-betav1.3-linux-x86.x86_64.run file and make it build deb packages for your *buntu install"19:32
CypherPunkrWill ufw still be available in 14.04 or will I finally have to get back to writing iptables stuff by hand?19:33
holsteinxubuntu221: that might be better... you should consier purchasing with linux support in mind in the future19:33
holsteinxubuntu221: you would need to ask the provider of the driver you are using for support19:33
elfyCypherPunkr: ufw is installed here19:33
WalterNxubuntu221: what happens when you run that command anyway? is there any terminal output?19:33
CypherPunkrExcellent. Good to hear elfy19:34
xubuntu221i get that walter... two questions... do all runs have to go through sh (cuz it sometimes looks like its completed properly but the cl prompt changes to just a ">"19:34
WalterNuh, no19:34
WalterNwell19:34
WalterNI dont know what the run file does, it might have its own little command thing built in because something is wrong? I donno19:35
WalterNthere is a better place to ask for AMD video driver help here on freenode19:36
WalterNhold on lemme grab a list of channels19:36
xubuntu221thanks man19:36
WalterN#ati seems like the place to go19:37
xubuntu221thanks i got here from xubuntu.org pointing here for help19:38
WalterNxubuntu221: freenode is the IRC network for all things open source, and pretty much everything related (including non-open source drivers evidently)19:39
xubuntu221thanks walter... i just don't want to quit... appreciate the help19:40
WalterNxubuntu221: also, try pressing tab after typing the first few chars of somebodys nickname19:41
WalterNsigh19:47
WalterNso many problems with video drivers, and some newb comes in that does not know anything about linux...19:47
* WalterN goes back to doing interesting things19:48
tsaavikbah. Just tried google-chrome-unstable. Still have messed up fonts since the last update :(19:59
tsaavikeven tried a purge and re-install of stable19:59
holsteintsaavik: i would ask them about it, since its coming from them.. you can try a different config or user to make sure its not an issue with your config..20:00
holsteinthe guest account is an easy way to test that20:00
tsaavikI nuked my ~/.config/google-chrome + apt-get --purge20:00
tsaavikI'm wondering if I somehow damaged a certain font20:00
tsaavikalothugh I've only found the issue in chrome20:01
tsaavikI wanted to downgrade, but they only have the latest in their repo (jerks)20:01
abraxushello - i search a tutorial to make an theme for lightdm-gtk-greeter ! (not the lightdm.conf to change the background - i will design the login screen) can everyone help me ?20:03
tsaavikIs there a GTK+ config panel in xfce?20:04
abraxusno - lightdm the login screen20:05
holsteintsaavik: are you running any other xfce ppa's? something that can be causing gtk issues?20:07
CypherPunkrabraxus, have you seen this? http://www.maketecheasier.com/customize-lightdm-themes/20:07
holsteinor http://www.mattfischer.com/blog/?p=520:08
holsteinabraxus: ^ seems to outline the process from 201220:08
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tsaavikholstein: yeah, a bunch of stuff unfortly20:09
holsteintsaavik: you'd really have to start unwiding those versions to be sure.. but, it could be anything there breaking the font20:09
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tsaavikI wish it was closer to april :D20:10
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yonatanhello.20:23
yonatan.ping20:27
holsteinyonatan: just ask if you have a question20:27
yonatanhi holstein. I was just seeing if i had my power configurations right, i wanted to close my laptop lid and not disconnect from wifi. But now that you mention it20:29
yonatani just installed xubuntu. a few hours ago i was using ubuntu and at school i couldn't connect to the wifi. it was WPA/WPA2 and the bars waved on the shell/fan thing and i just kept d/cing20:30
holsteinit can happen.. if you dont konw anything about the access point..20:30
holsteini have a few places i go to that are like that intermittently20:31
holsteinjust troubleshoot as independently as possible.. make sure the device connects, and try and sort out the issue.. i had a broadcom chip that was so finicky i just replaced it finally20:32
yonatanyep i have broadcom too. The forums i searched on, those with similar problems also had broadcom chips.20:33
yonatanHonestly my other solution is to just tether using WiFi as a data source with my jailbroken iPhone20:33
holsteinyonatan: there are always options, and ideally, broadcom would provide us with a driver that works, or the linux community with the information to create a driver that works.. which AFAIK, is happening more now20:35
holsteinyonatan: i decided to replace the chip.. it was easy and i already had the other device sitting around20:35
holstein!broadcom | yonatan this might suggest a couple different drivers20:35
holstein!broadcom20:36
holsteinhttps://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/bcm43xx20:36
yonatanYep, i understand. Proprietary drivers cause people grief. I may be able to replace my chip, but i have an Acer Aspire One 725, which is rather small and the chip is most likely crammed in with other stuff.20:37
holsteinyonatan: mine was "crammed" in an asus EEE... its really up to you.. im not saying you can sort it out with a different driver either20:38
ubottuyonatan this might suggest a couple different drivers: Help with Broadcom bcm43xx can be found at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/bcm43xx20:40
ubottuHelp with Broadcom bcm43xx can be found at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/bcm43xx20:40
yonatanHolstein: I'll take a look at that link.20:42
yonatanso my chip is BCM4313, means out of that list i can only install the proprietary Broadcom STA wireless driver or brcmsmac20:43
holsteincool.. so you have a few to try20:43
yonatanubottu thanks.20:47
ubottuYou're welcome! But keep in mind I'm just a bot ;-)20:47
yonatanyay20:47
xubuntu938hi21:02
yonatanhi21:02
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RarrikinsWhat is the recommended way to install Xubuntu if I only have CD-Rs?21:34
holstein!mini21:34
ubottuThe Minimal CD image is very small in size, and it downloads most packages from the Internet during installation, allowing you to select only those you want.  The installer is text based (rather than graphical as used on the Desktop DVD). See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/MinimalCD21:34
Unit193Only have CD-Rs or can only boot off of them?21:34
holsteinRarrikins: ^ that'll fit21:34
RarrikinsOnly have CD-Rs.21:38
Rarrikinsholstein: Thanks :)21:38
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iamawayHello22:11
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iami am having problems with xubuntu and compiz, the main bar at the top isn't loading22:12
knomeiam, compiz isn't really supported with xubuntu. does it work without compiz?22:14
iamand when i try to switch to metacity, the window bars look weird, and don't load right22:14
knomemetacity is another thing we can't promise works well with our defautl themes22:14
iamhttp://imgur.com/a/31hgl22:16
iamit's really bad...22:16
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iami just want it to work somewhat22:16
iamright now i can't even use it at all, i'm relying on my ability to start stuff from terminal22:16
knomeif it works without compiz, there isn't much we can do to help22:18
iamit doesn't work without compiz22:18
knomewithout compiz and metacity, what kind of problems do you have?22:18
iamthe main xfce bar that is supposed to be at the top isn't loading22:19
iamis there a way to force it to load?22:19
knometry running xfce4-panel22:19
iamxfce4-panel: There is already a running instance22:20
knomekill that and restart22:20
iam:) it just loaded22:20
iamnow i need to fix the part where the top of the windows look weird22:22
iamthey're not loading right22:22
knomeiam, xfwm4 --replace22:22
iamcool, it works now22:24
iamdo you have any idea what could have caused it to act so weird22:26
iamit was working for about 5 months22:27
iamand i wasn't even doing anything to it, it just suddenly stopped working22:28
knomeiam, metacity and compiz22:30
iamknome, but it was working before22:31
iamfor a very long time without a problem22:31
knomethe point is, we can't promise anything else than xfwm4 without compiz works22:33
iamok22:33
knomewhat i basically just told you was making sure you used xfwm4, not metacity22:33
knomeand if that worked... well, the problem clearly was in metacity22:33
RarrikinsIs Xubuntu light enough for Pentium 4 laptops?22:44
Unit193How much ram?22:44
Rarrikins1.2 GB22:44
Unit193I have it on a P4, don't expect magic but it does work.22:45
RarrikinsOK, thanks22:45
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