[01:42] <hr49> Hello. I am having difficulty changing the width of text beneath icons on the desktop using Xubuntu 15.04. I edited my .gtkrc-2.0 to include `XfdesktopIconView::cell-text-width-proportion' and changed its value, but nothing about my desktop layout changed after I issued `killall xfdesktop' or even restarted the computer. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
[02:38] <INeedYourHelp> Can anyone help me fix "boot device not found" error?
[02:40] <drc> on what? USB...HDD...?
[02:42] <bynarie> have u checked ur bios settings to see whats booting first
[02:42] <bynarie> and secondly try boot repair iso
[02:43] <INeedYourHelp> Ive tried the boot repair iso and it doesn't boot
[02:43] <bynarie> in bios there should be a priorities section for your hard drive
[02:44] <INeedYourHelp> None of the distros boot except for Super Grub2 Disk
[02:44] <INeedYourHelp> Yes, im there
[02:45] <INeedYourHelp> I have OS boot manager last
[02:45] <INeedYourHelp> Secure Boot disabled
[02:45] <bynarie> so u already have the OS installed correct?
[02:46] <bynarie> set the first priority to whatever HD/partition has the bootloader
[02:46] <INeedYourHelp> Yes i have xubuntu installed but because my efi partition is deleted, i cant boot into xubuntu
[02:46] <bynarie> then i have no idea
[02:46] <bynarie> just reinstall
[02:48] <INeedYourHelp> Thats part of the issue too. None of the distros boot. The only thing that boots is Super Grub2
[02:48] <INeedYourHelp> Not even Gparted iso boots
[02:49] <bynarie> are u using an nvidia video card?
[02:51] <INeedYourHelp> Nope
[02:51] <INeedYourHelp> Im just giving up on this
[02:52] <INeedYourHelp> Thanks anyway
[02:52] <bynarie> goto #ubuntu
[02:52] <bynarie> u might be able to get better help
[02:52] <INeedYourHelp> That's where i started first but I'll try again
[06:25] <nguyen> xubuntu is kinda sluggish
[06:26] <vrkalak> nguyen, my xubuntu-15.04 is quick
[06:26] <nguyen> I am on xubuntu 14.04,
[06:27] <nguyen> kernel 3.16.0-30 generic
[06:27] <nguyen> 1gb ram
[06:28] <vrkalak> nguyen, the 1Gb of RAM is sluggish not the OS
[06:29] <nguyen> I cant change the ram on my laptop
[06:29] <nguyen> so I guess I 'll have to stick with this 1gb ram laptop for now
[06:29] <vrkalak> i guess -
[06:30] <nguyen> can you suggest me a laptop that is cheap, like within US$100-150
[06:31] <nguyen> cause I dont have a lot of money
[13:27] <Pigpen_> i downloaded the installer and install xubuntu and then it complains i need to start kernel first
[13:27] <Pigpen_> i don't understand why it pretends to install it and does not?
[13:28] <Pigpen_> http://xubuntu.org/getxubuntu/#lts
[13:28] <Pigpen_> 64bit systems
[13:28] <Pigpen_> is that not an installer?
[13:29] <Pigpen_> do i need to use dvd or cd installation?
[13:34] <Pigpen_> well putting it on usb and installing does not work so if you want to install that don't
[13:35] <Pigpen_> i wasted 3 hours with that
[13:44] <xubuntu02w> Hello! Anyone here?
[13:47] <knome> no, we're all hiding
[13:47] <xubuntu02w> I am working in ROS Hydro, and the package in question is only supported in Ubuntu 12.04 . Now I'd like to install Xubuntu 12.04 but it seems that it reached the end of life. Is there any way where I can still download the last version of Xubuntu 12.04? I can't seem to find it
[13:47] <xubuntu02w> Lol, nice timing
[13:48] <knome> http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/12.04.4/release/
[13:49] <knome> the core packages (which are shared with ubuntu) will still get updates, anything xubuntu-related/specific won't, so on that front you are own your own and run the release at your own risk
[13:49] <xubuntu02w> I understand
[13:49] <xubuntu02w> Thanks a lot :)
[13:49] <knome> i'm sure there are ways to get the package working in later versions too, but you should ask the developers for your application for that
[13:49] <knome> (it's even possible that the said package works for later versions too...)
[13:50] <xubuntu02w> By the way, isn't the 12.04.05 the last version?
[13:50] <xubuntu02w> Xubuntu 12.04.4
[13:50] <xubuntu02w> http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/precise/daily/current/
[13:50] <knome> xubuntu didn't release .5
[13:51] <xubuntu02w> Oh, I see
[13:51] <xubuntu02w> Thanks knome
[13:51] <knome> np
[14:09] <xubuntu02w> Hmm, I have some doubts concerning Xfce.. I am running Ubuntu 12.04, and I was told to install Xfce to run things smoother. When I check some install guides, they all tell me to run this code
[14:10] <xubuntu02w> sudo add-apt-repository ppa:xubuntu-dev/xfce-4.10
[14:10] <xubuntu02w> which gives me this error: Cannot access PPA (https://launchpad.net/api/1.0/~xubuntu-dev/+archive/xfce-4.08) to get PPA information, please check your internet connection.
[14:10] <xubuntu02w> I already tried looking for the problem , but no success
[14:11] <xubuntu02w> Any clues?
[14:23] <xubuntu86i> hi all
[14:24] <brainwash> xubuntu02w: the Xfce 4.10 PPA is gone now that Xubuntu 12.04 is not supported anymore
[15:33] <eatmyid> Hello again.
[15:36] <Walliski> Hi
[15:39] <eatmyid> So installation went well \0/ but I was reading about some settings re ubuntu/amazon/canonical-diagnostics & how to turn them off.
[15:40] <eatmyid> Tho can't find em, is this not valid on xubuntu?
[15:41] <brainwash> eatmyid: only valid for Ubuntu with the Unity desktop environment
[15:42] <eatmyid> ok, that's good.
[15:45] <drc> eatmyid: You have to be careful with articles written about "ubuntu".  Xubuntu is basically the xfce DE on top of Ubuntu (minus the unity DE). If you are looking for info on, say, the kernel, articles about ubuntu should be helpful.  On the other hand, as you have found out, articles about ubuntu that are unity-centric won't do you much good.
[15:48] <drc> It's a learning process to know what to rely on.
[15:48] <eatmyid> Yes its all pretty new, wasn't sure to which degree xubuntu was attached to ubuntu.
[15:48] <drc> at the hip :)
[15:49] <drc> but the arms and legs are seperate :)
[15:50] <eatmyid> Was surprised to have to go to ubuntu website for xubuntu md5 hash.
[15:51] <holstein> xubuntu *is* ubuntu
[15:51] <xangua> ubuntu is ubuntu
[15:51] <holstein> same sources.. you can add everything that is in xubuntu into stock ubuntu, for example.. or the other way around..
[18:35] <xubuntu67w> Hello, I'm new to linux entirely and am having an issue with my Xubuntu desktop - it won't load.
[18:36] <xubuntu67w> After logging it, the only visible element on my desktop is the taskbar (which is only displaying the time)
[18:37] <xubuntu67w> I cannot right click on the desktop, nor can I access the applications menu
[18:38] <xubuntu67w> I have done little to the OS since installing yesterday (i've made appearance changes abd removed/installed my preferred softwar)e
[18:40] <oiu> Is there a way to disable the Alt-1/2/3/etc. keys switching tabs in Terminal?
[18:41] <Unit193> Yep, in Preferences => Advanced
[18:45] <xubuntu67w> Is ubuntu core essentially an equivalent to 15.04, without the pre-installed software?
[18:49] <oiu> Unit193: Does this require me to restart the terminal or anything?
[18:49] <oiu> Unchecking everything didn't change it.
[19:04] <Unit193> oiu: You hit disable on both?  You could try restarting the terminal, but I don't believe that's needed.  Been too long since I did that though.
[19:04] <oiu> I did, and I will in a moment.
[19:05] <oiu> Unit193: No change.
[20:26] <win95> Is xubuntu's / Xfce's development digressing?
[20:26] <ObrienDave> most likely not
[20:26] <knome> win95, what's the real question?
[20:27] <win95> Looking to use xubuntu as a full-time OS and do not want to be limited with consistent updates / support in the future (do to lack of funding / development)
[20:27] <win95> *due to
[20:28] <knome> well, both xubuntu and xfce are worked on by volunteers, so if you are looking for something that will have absolutely guaranteed updates, you should look for paid alternatives...
[20:28] <ObrienDave> main difference between *ubuntus is the DE not the core system
[20:29] <win95> I see
[20:30] <win95> Do most of you use xubuntu as a primary OS
[20:30] <ObrienDave> i do
[20:31] <knome> it's very likely that the majority in this channel do
[20:31] <win95> I'm asking simply because I am new to linux and would like to make a switch from windows
[20:31] <ObrienDave> i dual boot Xubuntu and *shudder* Win7
[20:31] <win95> I am currently dual booting, but don't like it
[20:32] <win95> I would like to try xubuntu core, but have had trouble installing it
[20:32] <win95> I don't really know what I'm doing to be honest
[20:33] <ObrienDave> at least you're honest about it :)
[20:33] <knome> win95, i would install from the main ISO in that case
[20:34] <win95> I tried installing the ISO provided by unit193.net (linked on the xubuntu website) and mounting to a USB stick using YUMI. However, when I restart my PC, the usb stick does not appear as a bootable device in BIOS
[20:35] <win95> I'm currently on win 8.1
[20:35] <knome> well, please note that the core ISOs aren't official yet
[20:35] <knome> but it might be that your BIOS doesn't support booting from USB
[20:35] <knome> or that you have done something wrong
[20:36] <win95> I don't have a CD drive. I have installed xubuntu in the past from USB using the YUMI application
[20:36] <Unit193> If it's 8.1, it should support it but it'll need UEFI and the amd64 image.
[20:38] <win95> I mean, the only reason why I'm interested in xubuntu core is because I would prefer to install my own software as opposed to removing most of the preinstalled software
[20:38] <Unit193> win95: If you are indeed switching from Windows, I'd recommend the usual Desktop ISOs, this is for more advanced usage.
[20:38] <win95> alright
[20:38] <knome> yes, xubuntu core isn't exactly the same as xubuntu without applications
[20:39] <win95> ok, i see
[20:39] <win95> In that case, I would likely benefit from the regular release
[20:39] <knome> that would be at least a good starting point if you are new to linux
[20:39] <win95> Any advice on whether or not I should install the LTS release of 15.04?
[20:39] <win95> *or 15.04
[20:40] <ObrienDave> 14.04 is LTS
[20:40] <knome> depends on what you are looking for; LTS if you want maximum stability
[20:40] <win95> Are the updates with 15.04 significant?
[20:41] <knome> depends what's important to you...
[20:41] <win95> I will do some more research and compare them in greater detail
[20:41] <ObrienDave> and if you want to upgrade every 9 months or so
[20:42] <knome> generally "yes", since it's one year newer than 14.04, but as i said, if you want maximum stability, you want LTS
[20:42] <knome> it likely doesn't have anything you can't live without
[20:44] <win95> despite being a lightweight OS, xubuntu will be able to handle running multiple applications, yes (i.e. large music library, photo / video editing software, and so on)?
[20:44] <knome> win95, that's the point; the system uses less resources so more resources will be left for the tasks you do
[20:44] <ObrienDave> yes, it's only a lightweight DE
[20:46] <win95> does anyone run wine on xubuntu?
[20:46] <win95> Is it buggy and should I avoid it?
[20:46] <knome> it's an emulator, so it isn't perfect
[20:47] <ObrienDave> i don't, but you can run WINE
[20:47] <win95> The issue is, I'm a college student and so some windows applications may be necessary to use at some point
[20:47] <knome> then you'll want to do research on if they will run with wine before you remove windows
[20:48] <win95> ok
[20:48] <knome> sometimes there are free alternative software, but definitely not always, especially when it's somebody else who tells you what you should use
[20:49] <JuanMartin> Hi everyone! Nice to be here
[20:49] <knome> hello
[20:49] <ObrienDave> Greetings & Welcome
[20:51] <win95> yeah, i mean it seems a lot harder to find windows equivalent software on linux that provides the same features
[20:51] <JuanMartin> I need some help... Im from Argentina (yes, where the football is a mess of people fighting LOL) and Im trying to setup an old PC of a client that has a VIA S3 UniChrome VGA controller. I Can't lower the screen resolution to 1024x768 because everytime I try to do it I get a black screen and X doesnt start again, even if I reboot the machine
[20:51] <JuanMartin> I REALLY DONT WANT TO SET UP WINDOWS XP AGAIN