=== hggdh is now known as temp-hggdh === temp-hggdh is now known as hggdh [00:02] Hello, I have some trouble with syncronising my ipod nano 5G with rhythembox. If I add music to my ipod mini, everything works. If I do the same with the nano the music is copied, but the ipod doesn't see the music (using xubuntu 14.04). Can someone help me? [00:05] Guido1: that's a general ubuntu question. did you already ask in #ubuntu ? [00:05] or if rhythmbox has a support channel, there [00:06] brainwash: yes, no answer and by rhythembox there is also no one who can help - seams that only one person is online [00:06] turns out xfdesktop-settings is the command in my machine [00:06] but that only modifies settings once logged in [00:07] I want a screensaver for the loading of the machine, im not sure if "splashscreen" is the correct term [00:08] !plymouth [00:08] Plymouth is an application that runs very early in the boot process (even before the root filesystem is mounted!) that provides a graphical boot animation while the boot process happens in the background. To change your Plymouth theme use « sudo update-alternatives --config default.plymouth && sudo update-initramfs -u » [00:10] Nothing to configure. [00:10] update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-3.16.0-29-generic [00:17] rosaecaeruleae: did it show a boot screen at some point? [00:18] brainwash, the guestsession? no [00:18] the boot process [00:18] before the login greeter appears [00:19] logging out [00:19] no, bank screen, but i still have to reboot for the command to take effect [00:25] blank screen [00:25] is the a gui for plymouth? [00:26] there is no gui to configure plymouth. [00:27] is any of you in the mood to list the commands I have to type to solve the issue? [00:28] rosaecaeruleae, i don't even know what your problem is. first your wallpaper is black, then you want a "screensaver" before the login screen. === therealnanotube is now known as nanotube [00:29] besides, fixing issues isn't just listing commands. unless you know what you are doing, you could put your system in a worse state. [00:29] knome, i have a wallpaper, I want a wallpaper to show while xubuntu loads, before Im prompted to write a password or choose a user [00:30] a plymouth wallpaper* [00:30] are you using proprietary nvidia drivers? [00:30] no [00:30] do you have plymouth installed? [00:32] graphical boot animation and logger - xubuntu-logo theme, graphical boot animation and logger - label control, graphical boot animation and logger - ubuntu-logo theme <<< those are the installed packages [00:33] wait, i have also the main package [00:34] knome, yes [00:38] rosaecaeruleae: the missing boot logo/animation is a common issue. sometimes it can be fixed (-> google), but in some cases it's not possible to due to the graphics driver [00:39] brainwash, i see a boot image when logging out [00:40] you mean powering off the system, or? [00:41] yes, i click on log out, boot screen, machine off [00:41] a logout just returns you to the login screen [00:41] ok rephrase [00:41] turning off the machine [00:41] turn off the machine icon is clicked, a boot screen appears, machine is off [00:42] maybe someone in #ubuntu can assist you with your boot screen problem [00:43] I only see a black screen on boot also, but I never bothered to fix it [00:43] it's a known problem with the proprietary nvidia drivers [00:44] open source radeon driver here [00:44] well, at least ^ [00:44] i have it as well, but it's hardly a problem [00:47] it's fine enough, if the screen does not flicker during the boot process [00:47] im installing xubuntu 15.04 [00:48] brainwash, what about on booting off the computer? [00:48] sup everybody [00:49] i like chrome better than firefox i think [00:49] it seems faster [00:49] rosaecaeruleae: what do you mean? [00:50] pixelkat: 15.04? that's a development release [00:50] brainwash, i dont see nothing during boot-turning on the computer. I see the blueish xubuntu splash screen when booting off-turning off the computer [00:50] heck yeah it is [00:51] rosae: download dban, make a bootable disk, erase HD and install xubuntu 15.04 :D [00:51] rosaecaeruleae: the graphics card + driver are loaded during the boot process, so there might be a timing issue with plymouth -> no or late boot screen [00:52] rosaecaeruleae: this is not the case while you shut down the system [00:52] i see [00:52] brainwash, what if I want a picture to show while the machine boots (on)? [00:52] static, not animation [00:52] print screen? [00:54] pixelkat, excuse me? [00:54] what [00:54] rosaecaeruleae: the boot screen is mainly a static picture already [00:54] pixelkat, do you have a support question? [00:55] nope [00:55] pixelkat, though 15.04 isn't really supported yet... [00:55] just chillin while xubuntu installs [00:55] okay. we have #xubuntu-offtopic for the general chatter. [00:55] rosaecaeruleae: one could remove the little animation, but that won't resolve the actual problem [00:55] oh [00:55] forget it, waste of time [00:56] well i have a question [00:56] will i be able to play minecraft on 15.04? [00:56] what graphicas card should I keep in mind to be fully compatible with liux? [00:56] rosae, most are compatible [00:57] pixelkat, if you are able to play it with earlier versions, then most likely. [00:57] ive never had an issue with graphiics cards [00:57] sweet [00:57] rosaecaeruleae, is the boot splash not showing your only issue? [00:57] knome, so far it is [00:57] well at this moment it is [00:57] rosaecaeruleae, then you're fine. [00:58] is x developing 3d acceleration? [00:59] does anyone use instantbird? [00:59] !ot [00:59] #xubuntu is the Xubuntu support channel, #xubuntu-devel for discussion regarding development of Xubuntu, and #xubuntu-offtopic is for random chatter. Welcome! [00:59] no general questions please [00:59] oh [01:00] will gmusicbrowser play mp3s? [01:00] yes [01:00] i had a problem with it in 14.10 [01:00] pixelkat: did you install the codecs (either on install) or afterwards? [01:01] yes [01:02] how? [01:03] when it gives the option to during install [01:03] i hope 15.04 is stable [01:03] xfce is my favorite [01:04] pixelkat, if you want maximum stability, use the LTS releases, not the development versions... [01:04] pixelkat: 15.10 hasn't even reached alpha status yet, how can it be stable? [01:04] pixelkat, there isn't even an alpha version of 15.04 out, so expect breakage. [01:05] and what knome said^^ [01:06] what! [01:06] ah poop [01:06] pixelkat, please remember this is a family-friendly channel. also, check the facts before installing anything. [01:07] pixelkat, for what it's worth, the release numbers mean year.month, 15.04 is going to be released in 4 months, so it's far from "ready" yet. [01:07] pixelkat, 14.04 is the last LTS which you should use for maximum stability. [01:09] sweet! i didnt know that :D [01:10] language packs take forever to download [01:11] i dont even use them :/ [01:12] skribblez! [01:12] welcome :D [01:13] i dont like the unity interface :/ [01:13] i mean its OK [01:13] pixelkat, please keep the non-support questions and discussions at #xubuntu-offtopic [01:13] but xfce 2 panel with transparency is better IMO [01:13] ok [01:14] how do i join that [01:14] type /join #xubuntu-offtopic [01:14] done and done [01:15] no one's in there [01:31] dafuq is ubiquity [01:32] pixelkat, and this one too, so please mind the language. [01:36] the heck is ubiquity? [01:36] pixelkat, please. [01:36] ok ok [01:37] What is Ubiquity? [01:37] as replied in the other channel, it's the installer software [01:37] xubuntu installer? [01:37] gotcha [01:37] like apt-get? [01:37] no [01:37] oh [01:37] apt-get is a package manager [01:38] ubiquity installs xubuntu? [01:38] yes [01:38] i see [02:02] How do i stop xubuntu from booting up directly? i want to boot my usb drive instead [02:02] instead [02:02] instead [02:03] Anyone? [02:06] xubuntu01w: That'd be a BIOS option, normally Esc or F12 at the POST screen (logo of the computer). [02:11] i keep getting "booting in insecure mode" then it logs me in [02:41] How do i stop xubuntu from booting automatically and boot my usb instead? [02:43] Seems like it should be simple but nope. [03:15] i want to boot an .iso file from my usb but ubuntu starts up automatically. What Function button do i press to get the BIOS to boot my usb stick instead? === helpme is now known as Guest94958 [03:17] i want to boot an .iso file from my usb but ubuntu starts up automatically. What Function button do i press to get the BIOS to boot my usb stick instead? [03:18] how is the iso copied to usb [03:20] well im using DriveDroid app for android & it lets me boot .iso on my pc [03:20] whats the iso of [03:20] i installed this xubuntu iso with it but now i cant boot other isos because xubuntu just automatically starts [03:21] the iso is android x86 5.0 [03:21] you have xubuntu installed already [03:23] yes i do [03:23] so you have grub, and the other iso on your hdd [03:23] i used the app DriveDroid to install the xubuntu iso [03:24] !info grub-rescueboot [03:24] Package grub-rescueboot does not exist in utopic [03:24] i believe i do have grub [03:24] !info grml-rescueboot [03:24] grml-rescueboot (source: grml-rescueboot): Integrates Grml ISO booting into GRUB. In component universe, is extra. Version 0.4.5 (utopic), package size 6 kB, installed size 62 kB [03:24] nice call JackFrost [03:24] brrrr [03:24] bazhang: Thanks, used it a few times and it's great. [03:24] do i type in the command that JackFrost posted? [03:24] sounds like what guest here wants [03:25] sudo apt-get install package [03:25] Guest94958: No, you'd install that package, then drop the iso in /boot/grml/ and run sudo update-grub [03:26] So i'll type in "sudo apt-get install package"? [03:28] Idk what package im supposed to be installing.. [03:28] grml-rescueboot [03:31] i havent used ubuntu in a while. would i need root access to drop the iso into /boot/grml/? its not dropping in there [03:31] and im not even sure that the package grml-rescueboot actually installed [03:33] i remember typing a nautilus code to get root access [03:34] you never want to do that [03:35] HOW do i drop this .iso on my desktop into the boot/grml/ folder.. [03:42] ... [03:50] thanks for the help. [03:50] sarcasm [04:37] how come when I try to install SSH server on my i385 machine, it says it has-to remove some packages, and when I click install it says there's broken dependencies?, this is a fresh install of Xubuntu 14.04, with Synaptic installed and package information reloaded [04:38] RJ45, current and updated xubuntu - 14.04.1 [04:38] cfhowlett: this is [04:39] RJ45, cat /etc/issue [04:39] :~$ cat /etc/issue [04:39] Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS \n \l [04:40] as I said, it is. [04:40] RJ45, hmm. since this channel is currently so quiet, you might ask #ubuntu === gridcube__ is now known as GridNet [08:56] hi, i'm using xubuntu 14.04. it was a fresh install and worked perfectly for months, today i get this [08:56] mount: warning: /etc/mtab is not writable (e.g. read-only filesystem). [08:57] http://pastebin.com/nLErpfLz [08:57] can you suggesting what to do? [08:57] can you suggest what to do? [08:58] i wonder why the root partition is mounted read-only [08:58] and how damaged is my sistem [08:59] system [09:52] paolo: you need to check your lvm volumes. Remember that you shouldn't do it while your volumes are mounted. Start system in a rescue mode or start a live distro from usb [09:55] flux242: thanks. if it matters there is a piece of dmesg output with errors http://pastebin.com/Ya1XHzdA [13:42] Hi! How can I change the GTK theme and background for light locker? [13:48] at the start or on the desktop ??? [13:50] both probably [13:54] i presume it is xfce ? [13:55] yes [13:55] there is no trivial way to change light-locker theming [13:56] here on a french forum it seems they use lightdm [13:56] no trivial ways are not a problem, I'm an experienced linux user [13:57] they modify the configuration file with png backdrop [13:57] where is the configuration file located? [13:59] try /etc/lightdm/ [13:59] thanks [14:01] sorry at this time i am on my windows pc, my xubuntu virtualbox is on my laptop [14:03] it works [14:03] both for lock screen and log in [14:04] cool but you see it was on the ubuntu documentation [14:05] aha, also I didn't know that light-locker uses lightdm [14:05] thanks for your help [14:05] bye [14:05] ok [15:18] hi, on firefox, every time I leave the mouse over an icon and wait for a description of it, I only get blank squares with no tex [15:18] t === Soul-Sing is now known as Guest26133 [17:28] Hello. [17:29] I was wondering, why is it that I can shutdown using the graphical interface without any higher permissions while shutdown via the terminal requires those aforementioned permissions? [17:32] xubuntu27w: here's the reason why http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polkit [17:57] which dock works best for you? [17:57] jozefk, standard xfce3 dock works fine [17:58] technically the Xfce dock is just a panel [18:00] jozefk: I suggest that you test them all [18:02] ah [18:02] how many there are? [18:04] jozefk: http://linuxthemer.blogspot.de/2014/07/xfce-docks_3.html [18:06] how do I get AWN? [18:07] or DockbarX? [18:07] did you read the blog post and follow the instructions? [18:08] you have to scroll down a bit [18:08] oh ok I see now. those are links there. let me see. thanks :) [18:08] some of these dock apps are available in the official ubuntu repositories, others are not [18:09] I think I wil try dockbarx [18:09] is that in the repo? [18:11] "There are ubuntu/debian packages available for both Dockbar series inside the Dockbar Main Group PPA, which is located at https://launchpad.net/~dockbar-main/+archive/ppa ." [18:11] !ppa [18:11] 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 [18:13] adding the repo now [18:15] brainwash: About the gui shutdown & stuff: Thanks [18:19] is it going to load automatically after reboot or I have to do something special about it? [18:19] don't see that option in settings [18:21] as a screensaver I want a picture, not an animation, how do I acheive that? [18:22] that wouldn't be a screensaver, would it ? [18:23] jozefk: I'm not familiar with dockbarx. If dockbarx is not able to create a startup launcher, then you'll have to do it manually [18:23] iy hides the regular screen [18:23] it [18:23] true. so does a blank, and it's more effective than an animation at extending screen life [18:24] though I think it's arguable whether screensavers actually do that any more [18:24] rosaecaeruleae: xscreensaver should be able to display images [18:25] brainwash, how do I choose the image I waNT? [18:27] rosaecaeruleae: http://askubuntu.com/questions/74200/how-do-i-use-a-photos-directory-as-my-screensaver [18:36] thx brainwash , any ideas for seeing just the screen with no animations? [18:37] rosaecaeruleae: did you try to configure it? [18:38] there is no pause option [18:39] sadly, I don't know [18:41] I would assume that you can configure some of the animations [18:41] maybe even remove them completely [18:42] rosaecaeruleae: can't you nominate a photos directory that has only one photo in it ? [18:42] brainwash, true, found it [18:42] thx [18:47] have to see now if it will autostart. thanks for everything [20:01] Hey guys, I would like to know how to permanently enable root access on linux OS' [20:01] !root [20:01] 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/RootSudo [20:01] maddawg_: you have it [20:01] !sudo [20:01] sudo is a command to run command-line programs with superuser privileges ("root") (also see !cli). Look at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo for more information. For graphical applications see !gksu (GNOME, Xfce), or !kdesudo (KDE). If you're unable to execute commands with sudo see: http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/fixsudo [20:01] I know it's not recommended but I want it. [20:01] maddawg_: sudo grants what you wish.. use that [20:03] http://askubuntu.com/questions/44418/how-to-enable-root-login outlines alternatives and risks, and how to do what i suggest you dont do, and dont need to do.. [20:03] What exactly do I have to type into Terminal? [20:03] maddawg_: sudo -i [20:03] maddawg_: ^ that *exactly* gets you a root shell.. above, in the link i shared, you will see *exactly* what to copy paste into a terminal that i suggest you dont, and dont need to [20:04] Okay thanks. Now does this root access remain even throughout reboots? [20:04] maddawg_: sudo is *always* there.. [20:04] Lol smart alec [20:04] maddawg_: i dont enable a root account, but, if you choose to, that would be persistent.. as the link i shared states [20:05] maddawg_, if you enable the root account, your system will be unsupported [20:05] maddawg_, so please don't. [20:05] yup ^ and you really dont need to [20:06] Ok so heres the deal. Im trying to install a gnome theme that i downloaded from deviantart and the install guide tells me to drop the theme into a specified folder [20:06] maddawg_: again, you *dont* need a root account enable for that [20:07] i cant do that without root access apparently [20:07] maddawg_: if you have *no* idea how to move files with access like that, you can always use a live iso via USB [20:07] well im not skilled with linux like you guys are. [20:07] maddawg_: you can use sudo in the terminal, as i suggested before.. sudo mv /path/to/file /path/to/where/to/move [20:08] maddawg_: if you are not very skilled, i suggest just using the themes in the default repos til you become more comfortable [20:08] that seems a bit much but thanks for that bit of info [20:08] maddawg_, you can copy new themes to ~/.themes as well [20:08] maddawg_, ~ being your user directory [20:08] maddawg_: Can you use ~/.theme ? [20:09] maddawg_, then they are available for your user account without need to use sudo (or root to that matter) [20:10] thanks for the help, i got it sorted out [20:49] Could I get suggestions about easy to set up DLNA servers for Xubuntu? [20:55] Install minidlna [20:56] http://doc.ubuntu-fr.org/minidlna [20:56] ahem, in English, please [20:58] one minute i am french but i read and try to speak correctly english so !!! [20:58] often you have no choices !! === andrewhuntley_ is now known as rickhuntley [21:00] do you think it will work for Xbox One? [21:01] dalekusa, http://lmgtfy.com/?q=minidlna%20ubuntu.com [21:01] RayneSplit, please, that's not nice. [21:01] ah sorry i don't know [21:02] I just did that before you posted that link, so nor harm [21:02] dalekusa, Setup of minidlna is really simple and fast, so try it :-) [21:02] in the documentation for 360 yes [21:02] dalekusa, xubuntu isn't generally supported to run on xbox one... but if xubuntu works and minidlna usually works, then i don't see a reason why not [21:02] (by the way, glad to know that I am not the only Dalek on here, DalekSec) [21:07] http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/125228-xbox-one-how-to-stream-content-using-dlna === RayneSplit is now known as Rayne [22:58] my internet sucks [22:58] what do? [22:59] also, how do i play minecraft? [23:04] another question: I plan to use wi-fi for my Xbox One, but my computer is connected to the router via an Ethernet cable. Is that an issue? [23:05] depends on your router (and i guess there are better channels for questions like that), but mostly likely not [23:06] where do I find a list of my preferred applications? new urls are opened not in firefox, but in another browser [23:13] where do i find a list of channels to join? [23:13] !alis | pixelkat [23:13] pixelkat: alis is a services bot that can help you find channels. Read "/msg alis help list" . For more help or questions relating to alis, please join #freenode. Example usage: /msg alis list #ubuntu* or /msg alis list *http* [23:14] !alis [23:14] pixelkat, did you read the reply at all? [23:14] noob [23:14] <-- [23:15] nothing happens [23:15] whoops nvm === brainwash_ is now known as brainwash