[00:54] hi all. Does anyone know of a fix for video tearing in Xubuntu? [01:33] my desktop just turned grey and none of the icons are visible. But, that were on the desktop are still there and everything else works.....can open and close programs, run the settings manager etc. Anyone have an idea what happened and how to fix it? [01:40] ROPA, check to see that xfdesktop is running, and if not, start it up (it may have crashed) [01:41] ToZ ok, I did try rebooting, and it didn't change anything.....will check xfdesktop. brb. [01:44] ROPA, and make sure the session is Xubuntu... [01:44] OK, I looked in the system monitor on the processes tab, there is no process listed called xfdesktop. [01:44] Artemis3 the session is an Xubuntu session. [01:44] good [01:44] ROPA, from terminal window or Alt-F2, run: xfdesktop [01:47] I just started an update....it should be done shortly. Wehn it finishes, I'll try rebooting...if that doesn't change anything I'll try run: xfdesktop. Is it necessary to type the 'run:' or can I just do an 'xfdesktop' and a return? [01:48] xfdesktop (without the quotes) and a return [01:49] or close session and from a terminal rename ~/.config/xfce4 to something else [01:49] Thanks to you both for the assist!!! I love xubuntu and wouldn't run anything other than xubuntu. [01:49] well you can try all the other distros [01:50] If you rename ~/.config/xfce4 you will lose all your customizations [01:50] better to see if xfdesktop has crashed and restart it [01:51] I have a total of 4 installations on my drive, all are xubuntu and none of the others developed this issue..... [01:51] sounds like a waste of space [01:51] hi! do you think Xubuntu will run on a Intel E2160 Dual Core (1.8 GHz), 4 GB RAM? [01:51] lorenzo, yes [01:52] with acceptable performance for web browsing and irc? [01:52] lorenzo, yes [01:52] okay thanks [01:52] not a waste of space......have 3 special purpose uses for xubuntu, so the primary use partition is large, others are all very small and just used for speciall projects. [01:53] ROPA, what version of Xubuntu are you using? [01:53] you should check out virtualization, chroot and other tools [01:55] lorenzo JUst last year, I was using a pentium 4 processor, it was just slightly sluggish but everything worked in Xubuntu. My old system is in the basement, I'm sure i could go downstairs and fire it up and run it!! [01:55] nice :) [01:56] I just got this PC from the place I used to work [01:56] it was a Windows 2008 R2 active directory thing [01:56] time to repurpose it as a desktop :P [01:56] its plenty with all that ram [01:56] what worries me is that the only VGA is onboard [01:57] intel gpu? probably good for a non gaming desktop [01:57] run the iso from usb already [01:57] try a live CD.. you'll know soon enough.. you wont want to game on linux on any older hardware anyways.. [01:57] no, I don't need 3D [01:58] ToZ I I just realized the update that I started is a major one and it will take some time to finish up. So, don't want to mess with trying to restart xfdesktop at the moment. [01:58] its good enough just try [01:59] yeah, now backing up some data on it just in case [02:02] lorenzo a suggestion before you try.....check the make and model of the computer using google and see if others report compatibility issues with ubuntu. [02:03] ROPA: ok [02:05] lorenzo good luck!!!! My wifes old work laptop had a duo core that would barely run windows.....I could never get her to try linux in it though!!!! [02:06] :) thanks [02:10] that cpu is more than enough, and all that ram as well, there is no doubt it runs and it runs well [02:14] hmm can't create the image using universal usb installer [02:14] tells me a config file is missing [02:15] try unetbootin, tho its unsupported, not recommended, at your own risk, etc, it works for me :) [02:15] also md5sum the iso just in case [02:17] okay, trying unetbootin [02:24] you can dd copy the iso's now [02:24] booting... [02:25] thats plan c [02:26] still booting :D [02:28] xubuntu circle spins indefinitely I think [02:29] maybe I'm missing some boot option? [02:31] !nomodeset [02:31] 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 [02:31] i'll hit shift, and just try them all.. [02:49] nope, can't get it to start hmm [02:50] i would try just installing.. [02:50] !mini [02:50] The 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/MinimalCD [02:50] or the server iso.. and use a vesa xorg.conf [02:50] http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1270209 [02:58] trying nomodeset [02:59] yeah, you'll want to just try *all* of them.. all of the options in the F6 menu, after pressing shift === bluesabre1 is now known as bluesabre [04:11] .... fixed [04:11] it was BIOS related [04:11] :D === GeekAdmin is now known as SunkSullen [06:09] How to write PID file from bin to var [06:40] cOsm0s86: to "write"? Do you mean to copy a file? [06:41] well, I was locked out of the PID for the file, so it can't write for this file [06:44] Can't write PID file to /var/run/??? at /usr/bin/??? line ### [06:46] yeah, I mean to copy a chunk in the file ... bullgard4 [06:47] Please describe your situation in more detail. What path and file do you speak about? [06:49] cOsm0s86: Do you have root rights? [06:51] I dont know, let me try that! [07:33] Dont use root right, but describe more details please. [07:34] !details | cOsm0s86 [07:34] cOsm0s86: Please elaborate; your question or issue may not seem clear or detailed enough for people to help you. Please give more detailed information, errors, steps, and possibly configuration files (use the !pastebin to avoid flooding the channel) [07:35] Thanks for staying on, a tried a few lines of code, and know I am going to try to run this command ... [07:35] which command...? [07:36] cOsm0s86: Can you be more specific, not more generic please? :) [07:37] whereami, got it! Thanks X) [07:38] Moving from netstart to undocked [07:42] IS there a reason for setting up whereami? : / [07:42] what is the pastebin, in IRC ..? [07:42] The same, as outside of irc. [07:42] !pastebin | cOsm0s86 [07:42] cOsm0s86: For posting multi-line texts into the channel, please use http://paste.ubuntu.com | To post !screenshots use http://imagebin.org/?page=add | !pastebinit to paste directly from command line | Make sure you give us the URL for your paste - see also the channel topic. [07:43] hey, thanks [08:32] hello, i have a problem with running a grunt project. I already get an error by npm install -g grunt-cli [08:37] Guido1: have you installed node.js? [08:39] i thought i did, but how can i check it? [08:40] Guido1: npm -v [08:41] 1.1.4 [08:42] so it is instaled [08:44] Guido1: well, so what error do you get? [08:44] baizon: several ones. i could paste the report. [08:46] where shel i paste it? [08:53] Guido1: paste.ubuntu.com [08:54] baizon: http://paste.ubuntu.com/7173032/ [08:56] and http://paste.ubuntu.com/7173034/ [08:56] Guido1: https://github.com/patrickocoffeyo/BootstrapBlocks/issues/45 [08:57] Guido1: or try this http://stackoverflow.com/questions/12913141/installing-from-npm-fails [09:04] baizon: http://paste.ubuntu.com/7173055/ [09:04] it seems you have an invalid version or something [09:12] any idea what i can do? [09:13] i have it with two downloads [09:13] me? no, ive never used npm. [09:13] reveal.js-2.6.1 and strut-master - i want something like prezi [10:26] okee, it works a bit better, but still problems ... is there an alternative for prezi [11:34] Bye to all, install #20+ of Xubuntu (on different computers) is now complete! I love (X)ubuntu... [12:11] hello [12:12] i have xubuntu 14.04 beta1 installed on my laptop. do i need to put beta2 over it or does a simple "apt-get dist-upgrade" do the trick? [12:13] apt-get will do it [12:13] udzguru, ubuntu+1 for 14.04 support [12:13] but I rarely do more than apt-get upgrade [12:13] or #xubuntu-devel if you need to [12:13] ok thanks a lot ... [13:24] Hi, is there a replacement for cheese (webcam software). The package is trying to install brasero and other things I don't need. [13:25] martinrame, cheese doesn't install brasero [13:25] try installing from a terminal with sudo apt-get install --no-install-recommends cheese [13:26] all it's telling me it willinstall without that is gnome-video-effects though [13:26] cfhowlett: yes, "The folowing NEW packages will be installing..." and theres a bunch of packages I don't want to install. [13:26] martinrame: Can you pastebin the entire output please, including the command you are using? [13:27] martinrame, use elfy's suggestion [13:27] bekks: nevermind I used the elfy solution and it worked. [13:27] but I'd like to see the output too as bekks says [13:27] martinrame, me 3 [13:42] cfhowlett, elfy, here's the output: http://pastebin.com/ZQbaKdnS [13:45] Can anyone help me with booting a live cd/usb of xubuntu on an old macbook pro A1211 / late 2006? [13:45] !mac [13:45] For help on installing and using Ubuntu on a Mac, see: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MactelSupportTeam/CommunityHelpPages [13:46] martinrame: thanks [13:47] cfhowlett: I get the same if I look in a daily image http://pastebin.ubuntu.com/7174153/ [13:48] elfy, daily image? so 14.04 beta2 [13:48] elfy, what's the output of cat /etc/issue? [13:49] tahr [13:49] elfy, seems like this is the one you want sudo apt-get install --no-install-recommends cheese [13:49] elfy, see, little details like that matter. ask in #ubuntu+1 [13:50] cfhowlett: it's not me that wanted the help - it was the other one - I was interested in if cheese did ask for brasero like you :) [14:17] guvcview is a gtk based webcam video capture [14:19] elfy, flux242 has a great suggestion ^^^ [14:20] cfhowlett: martinrame was the one with the issue - he's gone :) === howefield is now known as howefield_afk [17:00] Hi all, I'd like to help buy submitting a bug report with the latest 14.04 test image, but I don't know how to find the base package that it at fault. I'm seeing a font rendering issue in *some* panel plugins when the panel is set to vertical. Can anyone point me in the right direction to report this ? [17:02] quietlife2k, you can report it against xfce4-panel [17:02] quietlife2k, in terminal: ubuntu-bug xfce4-panel [17:03] Even though it's only *some* of the plugins ? [17:03] yes, it might be a bug in the panel, or then the plugins; we will retarget it to the plugins if it seems to be the plugins that create the bug [17:04] :-) Thank you :-) I will report it now :-) [17:05] thanks [17:36] Hola [17:36] !es [17:36] En la mayoría de los canales de Ubuntu, se habla sólo en inglés. Si busca ayuda en español entre al canal #ubuntu-es; escriba "/join #ubuntu-es" (sin comillas) y presione intro. [19:15] Hi, I'm trying to install libgtk2.0-dev on XUbuntu 13.10, without success. Please see: http://pastebin.com/eCMTAQqY [19:20] martinrame: i would look at my sources.. i would try and resolve any errors from running "sudo apt-get update" [19:20] looking specifically at any added PPA's [19:20] you are alreayd trying to use the "-f" flag.. [19:21] holstein: sorry, which added ppa? [19:21] martinrame: i have no idea.. im saying *if* you have added PPA's, those can cause the isssue [19:21] martinrame: i usually just start removing what is erroring, and try getting "sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade" to complete without fail [19:21] holstein: no, it's a newly installed system. [19:22] martinrame: ok.. do those complete without fail? [19:22] holstein: I'm doing apt-get update right now... [19:22] holstein: yes, it finished without errors. [19:23] martinrame: ok.. what are you trying to install? [19:23] libgtk2.0-dev ? [19:23] holstein: Lazarus from sources. [19:23] hexagon: yes [19:23] martinrame: from what sources? [19:23] sudo apt-get install libgtk2.0-dev fails? [19:23] holstein: from lazarus svn. But it requieres libgtk2.0-dev [19:24] sudo apt-get install libgtk2.0-dev works? [19:25] holstein: no, that's what I've posted from pastebin. [19:25] martinrame: ok.. try again [19:25] holstein: I'm waiting for dist-upgrade to finish [19:26] martinrame: oh.. yeah, that will need to complete, *without* fail or error messages [19:26] martinrame: thats what i mean. get that to completely complete.. *then* try sudo apt-get install libgtk2.0-dev again [19:26] holstein, is sudo add-apt-repository a read command? [19:26] real [19:27] peyam: i have used it to add 3rd party, not officially supported sources [19:27] !ppa [19:27] A Personal Package Archive (PPA) can provide alternate software not normally available in the offical Ubuntu repositories - Looking for a PPA? See https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+ppas - WARNING: PPAs are unsupported third-party packages, and you use them at your own risk. See also !addppa and !ppa-purge [19:27] thanks [19:27] !addppa [19:27] Since Ubuntu 9.10, a !ppa can be added using a single command « sudo add-apt-repository ppa:user/ppa-name » See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Repositories/Ubuntu#Adding%20PPAs for more details [19:28] do you as a developer need to get approval from conical to be in their software center? [19:29] peyam: there will be steps to get in the store.. getting in the repos is easier upstream.. and that makes more sense.. get into debian, and it trickles into all debian based distros [19:36] holstein, do you know how I can change the name of my server from 192.168.1... to somthing like "Myserver [19:37] peyam: local dns server should just do that [19:38] peyam: http://blog.bobbyallen.me/2013/09/19/setting-up-internal-dns-on-ubuntu-server-12-04-lts/ for example.. though, i try and do that on the router, when possible [19:40] holstein: sadly after apt-get dist-upgrade, apt-get install libgtk2.0-dev still cannot install because of unmet dependencies. [19:41] martinrame: same error? [19:41] holstein: yes, it requires libpango1.0-dev and libcairo2-dev, "but is not going to be installed" [19:42] martinrame: have you added any sources? [19:42] maybe the distro you have doesn not support that application [19:42] peyam: its a repo package [19:42] holstein: yes, I had to, to install the broadcom driver. [19:42] http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=728232 is what i am talking about, martinrame [19:43] making certain nothing from outside the repos are causing issues [19:44] holstein: can you take a look at my sources.list? [19:46] holstein: [19:46] holstein: http://pastebin.com/RtpvENVB [19:48] #deb http://ftp.de.debian.org/debian sid main? [19:48] peyam: yes, is commented. I used that to install Flamerobin. [20:05] holstein, I have trouble with my server and noebody is answering in "ubuntu-server" do you have time to help me? [20:15] fixed [21:03] hello [21:04] well, replaced my power supply and motherboard (another, similar asus) and i'm still having the exact same problems with my midi keyboard over usb [21:04] so that pretty much rules out the possibility of a hardware fault [21:04] the mobo comes with a CD, it contains a file LinuxDrivers/readme.txt which contains: Note: Please update to the latest Linux Kernel for motherboard chipset and components support. [22:09] delt: you really shouldnt have any driver issues for the USB.. could be the keyboard is "bad" or failing.. or not supported well [22:09] the axiom, or whatever it was [22:56] think this computer is too old for xubuntu [22:59] error readibg /lib/udev/hwdb.bin , no such file [23:12] Hi there. Since a few hours my eeepc shortcuts to change tho sound volume don’t work anymore… Don’t know why. I precise that the ones that take care of the brightness of the screen still work. Any idea ? [23:40] hello [23:40] is gparted included (and usable) on the livedisc? [23:40] i'd very much like to use it right now without partitions on my hdd mounted [23:41] delt, I think it is. Anyway, if it is not, you can always install it with sudo apt-get install gparted [23:41] (if you have access to the net of course) [23:41] simpleuser: that works from the livecd? [23:42] Yep [23:42] cool, thanks!