[01:34] How do I use a live Lubuntu cd to retrieve a document on a dead windows hard drive [01:36] my windows computer HDD dies=d, i need to retrieve a paper i wrote, its in my documents on s drive, i have booted the lubuntu cd and is running live now, how do i get into windows c drive and get that document [01:36] died* [01:38] next to the menu at the botom right there is something is an icon like a folder in the quick launch area [01:38] then in places there will be the parition for the hard drive [01:38] ok ill look [01:38] one sec [01:39] There's nothing called places [01:39] no places/?? [01:40] we are same guy hes helping me [01:40] i se ethe folder by startim in it [01:40] do i mount that laarge HDD i see? [01:41] do i mount the large volume hard drive? [01:44] yes [01:44] hmmm [01:44] ill look [01:45] but if the hard drive is bad it could just be broken [01:45] i dont dee any 640 gb hdd yet [01:45] HDD is bad [01:45] i tested it [03:02] what does this command do? [ -x /usr/bin/numlockx ] && numlockx on [03:02] acutally, what are the brackets for? [03:05] Ahmuck: is this from a web source? a page? [03:05] you are trying to enable numberlock at boot? [03:11] does lubuntu honor /etc/local.rc ? [03:11] upon startup? [03:12] Ahmuck: honor? [03:12] what are you adding there? and how? and what is happening? [03:13] numlockx on [03:13] it's not starting [03:13] xinput set-prop 13 "Device Enabled" 0 [03:13] it's not disabling the touchpad [03:14] Ahmuck: so, you are trying to autostart numlockx at boot? to be on for the greeter? lightdm? and also, you are trying to disable the touchpad at some point as well? [03:16] i've seen lightdm but the documentation i found indicated i could do it via /etc/rc.local. [03:16] yes, start numlock and disable touchpad upon startup [03:16] is there a startup map (graphical - ie, dia) of how lubuntu starts up, the processes and the commands it is executing? [03:17] on the web? [03:18] Ahmuck: its the same as most linux [03:18] Ahmuck: but, i dont think thats the issue.. you can choose another more simple script to autostart and see that its working.. i think you'll find the jargon is probably responsible for your issue [03:19] i'll test the commands when possible right in the terminal and see that they work.. [03:19] as most ? how is it different? where would I find the differences documented? [03:19] the jargon? [03:19] it's from ubuntu's websites [03:19] want the links? [03:19] Ahmuck: if you think it would help a volunteer better assist you, sure [03:21] https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SynapticsTouchpad [03:21] https://help.ubuntu.com/community/NumLock [03:21] http://en.kioskea.net/faq/3348-ubuntu-executing-a-script-at-startup-and-shutdown [03:22] Ahmuck: here is what you are looking for https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuBootupHowto [03:23] btw, the new battery icon notification in systray is awesomeness [03:24] in 14.10 [03:25] so /etc/rc.local is ignored? [03:27] battery systray info is so awesome i wish i had something like that for every hardware device [03:27] * Ahmuck found upstart documenation [03:27] thx holstein [03:28] https://help.ubuntu.com/community/NumLock is laying out what to add to lightdm.. [03:28] sudo sed -i 's|^exit 0.*$|# Numlock enable\n[ -x /usr/bin/numlockx ] \&\& numlockx on\n\nexit 0|' /etc/rc.local [03:28] yes, tried that as well in rc.local [03:28] why so many config docs for the same thing? [03:28] then, add "greeter-setup-script=/usr/bin/numlockx on" to /usr/share/lightdm/lightdm.conf.d/50-unity-greeter.conf [03:29] Ahmuck: cruft? laziness.. lack of supporters and contributors.. differing opinions.. lack of cleanup of old documentation.. maybe other things as well [03:29] IF "numlockx on" works in bootup it's the simpler method [03:30] Ahmuck: did you try what i laid out above? [03:30] is programming that hard? [03:30] Ahmuck: i dont do programming.. its not trivial.. [03:30] the UbuntuBootupHowto or the docs on LightDM and NumLock? [03:31] the numlock seems like a simple solution ... install numlockx by defualt and provide a simple gui to turn it on via keyboard/mouse that is in the menu [03:31] maybee i'll take a look at it :) [03:31] Ahmuck: might be that in main ubuntu.. not sure [03:31] main ubuntu does have something like that [03:32] the wiki's are publically editable. but, have you tried what i laid out above? [03:32] Ahmuck: lubuntu *is* ubuntu.. and using lightdm as well [03:32] no, i've not. i will. it will probally work. i'd rather do it old school via BootUp [03:32] and init scripts [03:32] * Ahmuck looks up docs on LightDM [03:32] Ahmuck: i see not ubuntu guide for that [03:32] en.kioskea is not an ubuntu source [03:33] /usr/share/lightdm/lightdm.conf.d/50-unity-greeter.conf states In Ubuntu 14.04 the above methods of running numlockx don't work. It can be run by changing configuration of LightDM display manager. Edit /usr/share/lightdm/lightdm.conf.d/50-unity-greeter.conf file and add the following line at the end [03:33] i would expect that to be the same in 14.10.. [03:33] ok, lightdm is the default greeter, however i'm looking at enabling and disabling these items before the gui [03:34] Ahmuck: at the greeter.. numberlock.. correct? [03:34] but yes, i will try your command though I may drop back to the boot up option [03:35] i actually want the numlock upon bootup. before the greeter [03:35] Ahmuck: its not "my" command.. though... its just what i read from the link you gave that best first your scenario [03:35] yes, i know [03:35] were good [03:36] http://askubuntu.com/questions/461651/sequence-of-files-used-when-booting-the-lubuntu-14-04 [03:36] seems i'm not the only one wanting to know more about boot up proceedure [03:37] Ahmuck: you can link them the documentation.. [03:37] kewl [03:38] "Do not expect to be able to learn it all overnight - it takes years to become an expert. I would suggest you start by reading the scripts in /etc/init.d/ and playing around with starting and stopping them" is also great advice from the page you linked [03:41] holstein: yes, however the touchpad, numlock, etc. the past has never been a problem until recently [03:41] Ahmuck: sure.. the guide i read states that things are different in 14.04 specifically [03:41] things are changing.. qt, gtk, init.. things change [03:42] 12.04 is still supported though.. if you wanted to install it and just lxde, and not lubuntu-desktop.. you can have repo support for kernels and patches for a few more years with that.. [03:43] "In Ubuntu 14.04 the above methods of running numlockx don't work." - do you know why? [03:44] Ahmuck: becuase things have changed.. i know not the details of those changes.. [03:44] Ahmuck: i would imagine init.. [03:47] so i tried your recomendations, which were a copy of what was in the documenation (before arriving here, as i just checked those files and they have those commands in them) and it's still broke. this makes me wonder where it's getting it's startup info from ... however i will double check everything here in the next 10, reboot and come back [03:48] well, nothing is "broke" [03:48] i would recheck the jargon and files.. [05:54] Upgrading from 14.04 to 14.10, now my password isn't accepted. What gives? [09:15] hi [09:15] Oh i am unbanned here === Unban_Me is now known as Gatis === Gatis is now known as JesusLovesYou [12:08] Hey guys, could someone please help me figure out why Alsa is not outputting any sound, and if I need to install Pulseaudio instead? === RedDeathi is now known as RedDeath === RedDeath is now known as Guest63481 [22:19] how to get window position snapping in 14.04? [22:20] someone said it is possible with compiz etc [22:20] without* [22:21] Richhh: areo snap [22:25] ok thanks [22:44] hey I've installe lubuntu 14.10 encrypted with lvm on my toshibar 550d laptop. Everything worked but I now restarted my pc and I am unabeld to use the keyboard on the first try to enter my passphrase for decryption ctrl+alt+del reboots my system now there is ugly interface to enter my password this works but than my touchpad does not work. [22:47] Sk2d: did you read the release notes? [22:50] phillw: I used swap-off to install [22:51] Sk2d: did you read the release notes? beacuse your answer is there. That is why they are made. [22:52] hm ok I will check i just overfly them [22:52] Do not, they are written for a good reason. :) [22:55] cant find anython on lubuntu release notes will noch chek ubuntu release notes [22:57] Sk2d: try the release notes mentioned at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Lubuntu/GetLubuntu [22:58] I looked on lubuntu.com [22:58] *.net [22:59] Sk2d: the wiki area is what matters, follow that link I have given you. ^^ [22:59] founds https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1383851 [22:59] Ubuntu bug 1383851 in linux (Ubuntu) "Cannot enter LVM encryption password in qemu with -vga std" [Medium,Confirmed] [23:01] Sk2d: and you have also founf the work around... would have been much less painfull for you if you read the release notes. We document all the known bugs. [23:01] but I still cant find this link on your links [23:02] Sk2d: it is a generic ubuntu bug [23:02] found it here https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UtopicUnicorn/ReleaseNotes#Kernel on my frist try I did not see that this was under known issues ... [23:03] our notes point back to them [23:05] fix release means apt-get upgrade will install this? or do I have to wait for some confirmation? [23:06] and will this fix the problem that my touchpad now does not work? [23:09] Sk2d: only you can confirm that [23:10] as my touchpad works fine I cannot test [23:16] Richhh: press windows key plus left and right [23:17] arg I did uppdate and upgrade befor shutting down today [23:17] so why do I still have the bug now? [23:21] Sk2d: if you have a bug marked fix released, then [23:21] sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade [23:21] (with the accept) followed by a reboot should solve that bug. If it does not, state that the bug is not fixed. [23:24] hm I am really sure I did this but I am currently unabeld to get a connection without using my mouse to stupid to connect to wlan via terminal so I will test it agaon tomorrow when I will have a usb-mouse (which seems to work on live lubuntu where I had the the same problem with my touchpad) [23:24] but thanks [23:35] Sk2d: bugs are crazy at times :) [23:38] next time I need to figure out when the perfect time for upgrade is, maybe wait for the first big bugfix time. [23:42] Sk2d: I start with the 1st alpha 1... stable, but bugs to be found. :) [23:45] ianorlin: oh wow [23:45] ianorlin: thanks [23:48] :)