[00:02] <Guido1> 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] <brainwash> Guido1: that's a general ubuntu question. did you already ask in #ubuntu ?
[00:05] <knome> or if rhythmbox has a support channel, there
[00:06] <Guido1> brainwash: yes, no answer and by rhythembox there is also no one who can help - seams that only one person is online
[00:06] <rosaecaeruleae> turns out xfdesktop-settings is the command in my machine
[00:06] <rosaecaeruleae> but that only modifies settings once logged in
[00:07] <rosaecaeruleae> I want a screensaver for the loading of the machine, im not sure if "splashscreen" is the correct term
[00:08] <JackFrost> !plymouth
[00:10] <rosaecaeruleae> Nothing to configure.
[00:10] <rosaecaeruleae> update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-3.16.0-29-generic
[00:17] <brainwash> rosaecaeruleae: did it show a boot screen at some point?
[00:18] <rosaecaeruleae> brainwash, the guestsession? no
[00:18] <brainwash> the boot process
[00:18] <brainwash> before the login greeter appears
[00:19] <rosaecaeruleae> logging out
[00:19] <rosaecaeruleae> no, bank screen, but i still have to reboot for the command to take effect
[00:25] <rosaecaeruleae> blank screen
[00:25] <rosaecaeruleae> is the a gui for plymouth?
[00:26] <knome> there is no gui to configure plymouth.
[00:27] <rosaecaeruleae> is any of you in the mood to list the commands I have to type to solve the issue?
[00:28] <knome> rosaecaeruleae, i don't even know what your problem is. first your wallpaper is black, then you want a "screensaver" before the login screen.
[00:29] <knome> 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] <rosaecaeruleae> 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] <rosaecaeruleae> a plymouth wallpaper*
[00:30] <knome> are you using proprietary nvidia drivers?
[00:30] <rosaecaeruleae> no
[00:30] <knome> do you have plymouth installed?
[00:32] <rosaecaeruleae> 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] <rosaecaeruleae> wait, i have also the main package
[00:34] <rosaecaeruleae> knome, yes
[00:38] <brainwash> 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] <rosaecaeruleae> brainwash, i see a boot image when logging out
[00:40] <brainwash> you mean powering off the system, or?
[00:41] <rosaecaeruleae> yes, i click on log out, boot screen, machine off
[00:41] <brainwash> a logout just returns you to the login screen
[00:41] <rosaecaeruleae> ok rephrase
[00:41] <rosaecaeruleae> turning off the machine
[00:41] <rosaecaeruleae> turn off the machine icon is clicked, a boot screen appears, machine is off
[00:42] <brainwash> maybe someone in #ubuntu can assist you with your boot screen problem
[00:43] <brainwash> I only see a black screen on boot also, but I never bothered to fix it
[00:43] <knome> it's a known problem with the proprietary nvidia drivers
[00:44] <brainwash> open source radeon driver here
[00:44] <knome> well, at least ^
[00:44] <knome> i have it as well, but it's hardly a problem
[00:47] <brainwash> it's fine enough, if the screen does not flicker during the boot process
[00:47] <pixelkat> im installing xubuntu 15.04
[00:48] <rosaecaeruleae> brainwash, what about on booting off the computer?
[00:48] <pixelkat> sup everybody
[00:49] <pixelkat> i like chrome better than firefox i think
[00:49] <pixelkat> it seems faster
[00:49] <brainwash> rosaecaeruleae: what do you mean?
[00:50] <brainwash> pixelkat: 15.04? that's a development release
[00:50] <rosaecaeruleae> 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] <pixelkat> heck yeah it is
[00:51] <pixelkat> rosae: download dban, make a bootable disk, erase HD and install xubuntu 15.04 :D
[00:51] <brainwash> 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] <brainwash> rosaecaeruleae: this is not the case while you shut down the system
[00:52] <rosaecaeruleae> i see
[00:52] <rosaecaeruleae> brainwash, what if I want a picture to show while the machine boots (on)?
[00:52] <rosaecaeruleae> static, not animation
[00:52] <pixelkat> print screen?
[00:54] <knome> pixelkat, excuse me?
[00:54] <pixelkat> what
[00:54] <brainwash> rosaecaeruleae: the boot screen is mainly a static picture already
[00:54] <knome> pixelkat, do you have a support question?
[00:55] <pixelkat> nope
[00:55] <knome> pixelkat, though 15.04 isn't really supported yet...
[00:55] <pixelkat> just chillin while xubuntu installs
[00:55] <knome> okay. we have #xubuntu-offtopic for the general chatter.
[00:55] <brainwash> rosaecaeruleae: one could remove the little animation, but that won't resolve the actual problem
[00:55] <pixelkat> oh
[00:55] <rosaecaeruleae> forget it, waste of time
[00:56] <pixelkat> well i have a question
[00:56] <pixelkat> will i be able to play minecraft on 15.04?
[00:56] <rosaecaeruleae> what graphicas card should I keep in mind to be fully compatible with liux?
[00:56] <pixelkat> rosae, most are compatible
[00:57] <knome> pixelkat, if you are able to play it with earlier versions, then most likely.
[00:57] <pixelkat> ive never had an issue with graphiics cards
[00:57] <pixelkat> sweet
[00:57] <knome> rosaecaeruleae, is the boot splash not showing your only issue?
[00:57] <rosaecaeruleae> knome, so far it is
[00:57] <rosaecaeruleae> well at this moment it is
[00:57] <knome> rosaecaeruleae, then you're fine.
[00:58] <rosaecaeruleae> is x developing 3d acceleration?
[00:59] <pixelkat> does anyone use instantbird?
[00:59] <brainwash> !ot
[00:59] <brainwash> no general questions please
[00:59] <pixelkat> oh
[01:00] <pixelkat> will gmusicbrowser play mp3s?
[01:00] <knome> yes
[01:00] <pixelkat> i had a problem with it in 14.10
[01:00] <drc> pixelkat: did you install the codecs (either on install) or afterwards?
[01:01] <pixelkat> yes
[01:02] <drc> how?
[01:03] <pixelkat> when it gives the option to during install
[01:03] <pixelkat> i hope 15.04 is stable
[01:03] <pixelkat> xfce is my favorite
[01:04] <knome> pixelkat, if you want maximum stability, use the LTS releases, not the development versions...
[01:04] <drc> pixelkat: 15.10 hasn't even reached alpha status yet, how can it be stable?
[01:04] <knome> pixelkat, there isn't even an alpha version of 15.04 out, so expect breakage.
[01:05] <drc> and what knome said^^
[01:06] <pixelkat> what!
[01:06] <pixelkat> ah poop
[01:06] <knome> pixelkat, please remember this is a family-friendly channel. also, check the facts before installing anything.
[01:07] <knome> 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] <knome> pixelkat, 14.04 is the last LTS which you should use for maximum stability.
[01:09] <pixelkat> sweet! i didnt know that :D
[01:10] <pixelkat> language packs take forever to download
[01:11] <pixelkat> i dont even use them :/
[01:12] <pixelkat> skribblez!
[01:12] <pixelkat> welcome :D
[01:13] <pixelkat> i dont like the unity interface :/
[01:13] <pixelkat> i mean its OK
[01:13] <knome> pixelkat, please keep the non-support questions and discussions at #xubuntu-offtopic
[01:13] <pixelkat> but xfce 2 panel with transparency is better IMO
[01:13] <pixelkat> ok
[01:14] <pixelkat> how do i join that
[01:14] <knome> type /join #xubuntu-offtopic
[01:14] <pixelkat> done and done
[01:15] <pixelkat> no one's in there
[01:31] <pixelkat> dafuq is ubiquity
[01:32] <knome> pixelkat, and this one too, so please mind the language.
[01:36] <pixelkat> the heck is ubiquity?
[01:36] <knome> pixelkat, please.
[01:36] <pixelkat> ok ok
[01:37] <pixelkat> What is Ubiquity?
[01:37] <knome> as replied in the other channel, it's the installer software
[01:37] <pixelkat> xubuntu installer?
[01:37] <pixelkat> gotcha
[01:37] <pixelkat> like apt-get?
[01:37] <knome> no
[01:37] <pixelkat> oh
[01:37] <knome> apt-get is a package manager
[01:38] <pixelkat> ubiquity installs xubuntu?
[01:38] <knome> yes
[01:38] <pixelkat> i see
[02:02] <xubuntu01w> How do i stop xubuntu from booting up directly? i want to boot my usb drive instead
[02:02] <xubuntu01w> instead
[02:02] <xubuntu01w> instead
[02:03] <xubuntu01w> Anyone?
[02:06] <JackFrost> xubuntu01w: That'd be a BIOS option, normally Esc or F12 at the POST screen (logo of the computer).
[02:11] <xubuntu01w> i keep getting "booting in insecure mode" then it logs me in
[02:41] <xubuntu86w> How do i stop xubuntu from booting automatically and boot my usb instead?
[02:43] <xubuntu86w> Seems like it should be simple but nope.
[03:15] <helpme> 	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?
[03:17] <Guest94958> 	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] <bazhang> how is the iso copied to usb
[03:20] <Guest94958> well im using DriveDroid app for android & it lets me boot .iso on my pc
[03:20] <bazhang> whats the iso of
[03:20] <Guest94958> i installed this xubuntu iso with it but now i cant boot other isos because xubuntu just automatically starts
[03:21] <Guest94958> the iso is android x86 5.0
[03:21] <bazhang> you have xubuntu installed already
[03:23] <Guest94958> yes i do
[03:23] <bazhang> so you have grub, and the other iso on your hdd
[03:23] <Guest94958> i used the app DriveDroid to install the xubuntu iso
[03:24] <JackFrost> !info grub-rescueboot
[03:24] <Guest94958> i believe i do have grub
[03:24] <JackFrost> !info grml-rescueboot
[03:24] <bazhang> nice call JackFrost
[03:24] <bazhang> brrrr
[03:24] <JackFrost> bazhang: Thanks, used it a few times and it's great.
[03:24] <Guest94958> do i type in the command that JackFrost posted?
[03:24] <bazhang> sounds like what guest here wants
[03:25] <bazhang> sudo apt-get install package
[03:25] <JackFrost> Guest94958: No, you'd install that package, then drop the iso in /boot/grml/  and run sudo update-grub
[03:26] <Guest94958> So i'll type in "sudo apt-get install package"?
[03:28] <Guest94958> Idk what package im supposed to be installing..
[03:28] <JackFrost> grml-rescueboot
[03:31] <Guest94958> 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] <Guest94958> and im not even sure that the package grml-rescueboot actually installed
[03:33] <Guest94958> i remember typing a nautilus code to get root access
[03:34] <bazhang> you never want to do that
[03:35] <Guest94958> HOW do i drop this .iso on my desktop into the boot/grml/ folder..
[03:42] <Guest94958> ...
[03:50] <Guest94958> thanks for the help.
[03:50] <Guest94958> sarcasm
[04:37] <RJ45> 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] <cfhowlett> RJ45, current and updated xubuntu - 14.04.1
[04:38] <RJ45> cfhowlett: this is
[04:39] <cfhowlett> RJ45, cat /etc/issue
[04:39] <RJ45> :~$ cat /etc/issue
[04:39] <RJ45> Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS \n \l
[04:40] <RJ45> as I said, it is.
[04:40] <cfhowlett> RJ45, hmm.  since this channel is currently so quiet, you might ask #ubuntu
[08:56] <paolo> hi, i'm using xubuntu 14.04. it was a fresh install and worked perfectly for months, today i get this
[08:56] <paolo> mount: warning: /etc/mtab is not writable (e.g. read-only filesystem).
[08:57] <paolo> http://pastebin.com/nLErpfLz
[08:57] <paolo> can you suggesting what to do?
[08:57] <paolo> can you suggest what to do?
[08:58] <paolo> i wonder why the root partition is mounted read-only
[08:58] <paolo> and how damaged is my sistem
[08:59] <paolo> system
[09:52] <flux242> 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] <paolo> flux242: thanks. if it matters there is a piece of dmesg output with errors http://pastebin.com/Ya1XHzdA
[13:42] <schrute> Hi! How can I change the GTK theme and background for light locker?
[13:48] <Alexfrench> at the start or on the desktop ???
[13:50] <schrute> both probably
[13:54] <Alexfrench> i presume it is xfce ?
[13:55] <schrute> yes
[13:55] <knome> there is no trivial way to change light-locker theming
[13:56] <Alexfrench> here on a french forum  it seems they use lightdm
[13:56] <schrute> no trivial ways are not a problem, I'm an experienced linux user
[13:57] <Alexfrench> they modify the configuration file with png backdrop
[13:57] <schrute> where is the configuration file located?
[13:59] <Alexfrench> try /etc/lightdm/
[13:59] <schrute> thanks
[14:01] <Alexfrench> sorry at this time i am on my windows pc, my xubuntu virtualbox is on my laptop
[14:03] <schrute> it works
[14:03] <schrute> both for lock screen and log in
[14:04] <Alexfrench> cool but you see it was on the ubuntu documentation
[14:05] <schrute> aha, also I didn't know that light-locker uses lightdm
[14:05] <schrute> thanks for your help
[14:05] <schrute> bye
[14:05] <Alexfrench> ok
[15:18] <rosaecaeruleae> 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] <rosaecaeruleae> t
[17:28] <xubuntu27w> Hello.
[17:29] <xubuntu27w> 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] <brainwash> xubuntu27w: here's the reason why http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polkit
[17:57] <jozefk> which dock works best for you?
[17:57] <cfhowlett> jozefk, standard xfce3 dock works fine
[17:58] <brainwash> technically the Xfce dock is just a panel
[18:00] <brainwash> jozefk: I suggest that you test them all
[18:02] <jozefk> ah
[18:02] <jozefk> how many there are?
[18:04] <brainwash> jozefk: http://linuxthemer.blogspot.de/2014/07/xfce-docks_3.html
[18:06] <jozefk> how do I get AWN?
[18:07] <jozefk> or DockbarX?
[18:07] <brainwash> did you read the blog post and follow the instructions?
[18:08] <brainwash> you have to scroll down a bit
[18:08] <jozefk> oh ok I see now. those are links there. let me see. thanks :)
[18:08] <brainwash> some of these dock apps are available in the official ubuntu repositories, others are not
[18:09] <jozefk> I think I wil try dockbarx
[18:09] <jozefk> is that in the repo?
[18:11] <brainwash> "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] <brainwash> !ppa
[18:13] <jozefk> adding the repo now
[18:15] <xubuntu27w> brainwash: About the gui shutdown & stuff: Thanks
[18:19] <jozefk> is it going to load automatically after reboot or I have to do something special about it?
[18:19] <jozefk> don't see that option in settings
[18:21] <rosaecaeruleae> as a screensaver I want a picture, not an animation, how do I acheive that?
[18:22] <artag> that wouldn't be a screensaver, would it ?
[18:23] <brainwash> 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] <rosaecaeruleae> iy hides the regular screen
[18:23] <rosaecaeruleae> it
[18:23] <artag> true. so does a blank, and it's more effective than an animation at extending screen life
[18:24] <artag> though I think it's arguable whether screensavers actually do that any more
[18:24] <brainwash> rosaecaeruleae: xscreensaver should be able to display images
[18:25] <rosaecaeruleae> brainwash, how do I choose the image I waNT?
[18:27] <brainwash> rosaecaeruleae: http://askubuntu.com/questions/74200/how-do-i-use-a-photos-directory-as-my-screensaver
[18:36] <rosaecaeruleae> thx brainwash , any ideas for seeing just the screen with no animations?
[18:37] <brainwash> rosaecaeruleae: did you try to configure it?
[18:38] <rosaecaeruleae> there is no pause option
[18:39] <brainwash> sadly, I don't know
[18:41] <brainwash> I would assume that you can configure some of the animations
[18:41] <brainwash> maybe even remove them completely
[18:42] <artag> rosaecaeruleae: can't you nominate a photos directory that has only one photo in it ?
[18:42] <rosaecaeruleae> brainwash, true, found it
[18:42] <rosaecaeruleae> thx
[18:47] <jozefk> have to see now if it will autostart. thanks for everything
[20:01] <maddawg_> Hey guys, I would like to know how to permanently enable root access on linux OS'
[20:01] <holstein> !root
[20:01] <holstein> maddawg_: you have it
[20:01] <holstein> !sudo
[20:01] <maddawg_> I know it's not recommended but I want it.
[20:01] <holstein> maddawg_: sudo grants what you wish.. use that
[20:03] <holstein> 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] <maddawg_> What exactly do I have to type into Terminal?
[20:03] <holstein> maddawg_: sudo -i
[20:03] <holstein> 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] <maddawg_> Okay thanks. Now does this root access remain even throughout reboots?
[20:04] <holstein> maddawg_: sudo is *always* there..
[20:04] <maddawg_> Lol smart alec
[20:04] <holstein> maddawg_: i dont enable a root account, but, if you choose to, that would be persistent.. as the link i shared states
[20:05] <knome> maddawg_, if you enable the root account, your system will be unsupported
[20:05] <knome> maddawg_, so please don't.
[20:05] <holstein> yup ^ and you really dont need to
[20:06] <maddawg_> 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] <holstein> maddawg_: again, you *dont* need a root account enable for that
[20:07] <maddawg_> i cant do that without root access apparently
[20:07] <holstein> 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] <maddawg_> well im not skilled with linux like you guys are.
[20:07] <holstein> maddawg_: you can use sudo in the terminal, as i suggested before.. sudo mv /path/to/file /path/to/where/to/move
[20:08] <holstein> maddawg_: if you are not very skilled, i suggest just using the themes in the default repos til you become more comfortable
[20:08] <maddawg_> that seems a bit much but thanks for that bit of info
[20:08] <knome> maddawg_, you can copy new themes to ~/.themes as well
[20:08] <knome> maddawg_, ~ being your user directory
[20:08] <drc> maddawg_: Can you use ~/.theme ?
[20:09] <knome> maddawg_, then they are available for your user account without need to use sudo (or root to that matter)
[20:10] <maddawg_> thanks for the help, i got it sorted out
[20:49] <dalekusa> Could I get suggestions about easy to set up DLNA servers for Xubuntu?
[20:55] <bekks> Install minidlna
[20:56] <Alexfrench> http://doc.ubuntu-fr.org/minidlna
[20:56] <dalekusa> ahem, in English, please
[20:58] <Alexfrench> one minute i am french but i read and try to speak correctly english so !!!
[20:58] <Alexfrench> often you have no choices !!
[21:00] <dalekusa> do you think it will work for Xbox One?
[21:01] <RayneSplit> dalekusa, http://lmgtfy.com/?q=minidlna%20ubuntu.com
[21:01] <knome> RayneSplit, please, that's not nice.
[21:01] <Alexfrench> ah sorry i don't know
[21:02] <dalekusa> I just did that before you posted that link, so nor harm
[21:02] <RayneSplit> dalekusa, Setup of minidlna is really simple and fast, so try it :-)
[21:02] <Alexfrench> in the documentation for 360 yes
[21:02] <knome> 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] <dalekusa> (by the way, glad to know that I am not the only Dalek on here, DalekSec)
[21:07] <Alexfrench> http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/125228-xbox-one-how-to-stream-content-using-dlna
[22:58] <pixelkat> my internet sucks
[22:58] <pixelkat> what do?
[22:59] <pixelkat> also, how do i play minecraft?
[23:04] <dalekusa> 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] <knome> depends on your router (and i guess there are better channels for questions like that), but mostly likely not
[23:06] <rosaecaeruleae> where do I find a list of my preferred applications? new urls are opened not in firefox, but in another browser
[23:13] <pixelkat> where do i find a list of channels to join?
[23:13] <knome> !alis | pixelkat
[23:14] <pixelkat> !alis
[23:14] <knome> pixelkat, did you read the reply at all?
[23:14] <pixelkat> noob
[23:14] <pixelkat> <--
[23:15] <pixelkat> nothing happens
[23:15] <pixelkat> whoops nvm