[00:25] So im thinking of switching from lubuntu to xubuntu, but i only have 2gbs of ram, is that sufficent enough? [00:25] xubuntu can definitely run with 2GB ram [00:26] Basically yes, though depending on what applications you use. [00:26] (I have it on something with only 1G, not exactly the most friendly with FF but functional.) [00:26] same with lubuntu though... [00:27] Alright, and is the 64bit version a smart choice or should i use the 32bit? [00:27] depends on your CPU architecture [00:27] Right, though with something like Unity, the desktop is going to take up such that running additional stuff might well be fun. [00:27] I can run 64bit [00:29] I'm just wondering if running 64 will use more ram or not [00:30] you should pick 64bit if you can run it [00:30] Alright, thanks [01:29] hi, im trying to get my network manager plugin onto my panel [05:47] I've been having some serious problems with my system "locking up" after it's been idle for a while .... the screen goes dark, backlight is on, but it won't "come back" [05:47] I tried replacing light-locker with xscreensaver, no change [05:48] in order to boot today at all I had to go back to the previous kernel [05:48] any ideas? [05:52] Hey guys, does anyone know how to turn off the 'corner-tiling' in XFCE 4.12? [05:52] And just have the old regular 50% tiling? [07:28] where is the bug tracker? [07:29] which one? [07:29] ok, found link here: http://xubuntu.org/dev/ [07:30] but links to the wrong place [07:30] to report issues with current installer [07:31] http://iso.qa.ubuntu.com/qatracker/milestones/351/builds [07:32] right at the top it has a section 'Find a bug' [07:33] is this also for xubuntu? [07:33] yes - xubuntu is at the bottom [07:46] I'm installing Xubuntu and run into bug: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/partman-ext3/+bug/1361951 [07:46] Launchpad bug 1361951 in partman-ext3 (Ubuntu) "mke2fs asks for input when formatting over a partition table" [Medium,Fix released] [07:46] This is not mentioned in release notes [07:47] and btw, installer doesn't link to release notes but to some nonexistent wiki page [07:47] that wouldn't be on ours - if ubuntu thought it important enough they'd put it on their one - which they didn't [07:48] not sure I understand what link you're talking about there [07:48] the link in the first dialog of the installer [07:50] it means that some of us cannot install on existent ext4 partition, the installer just hangs, no error provided... [07:50] xubuntu43w: here it links to a list of releases [07:51] you mean this? https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WilyWerewolf/ReleaseNotes/Xubuntu [07:51] no [07:51] or rather - those are our notes yes :) [07:52] xubuntu43w: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/partman-ext3/+bug/1361951/comments/39 [07:52] Launchpad bug 1361951 in partman-ext3 (Ubuntu) "mke2fs asks for input when formatting over a partition table" [Medium,Fix released] [07:52] seems to be a work round [07:52] shouldn't be linking to http://xubuntu.org/news/xubuntu-15-10-release/ ? [07:52] yeah, there is a workaround [07:53] if you sort of figure out what's going on [07:53] xubuntu43w: the installer would only ever link to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WilyWerewolf/ReleaseNotes [07:55] sorry, this one: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WilyWerewolf/FinalRelease/Xubuntu [07:55] the "Final" is missing in the installer link [07:56] updated the release notes [07:57] xubuntu43w: the main installer will only ever point at the main Ubuntu release notes not ours [07:57] ok [07:59] you can ubuntu-bug ubiquity and report the notes link wrong, I'll confirm it [08:06] flocculant: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/1517769 [08:06] Launchpad bug 1517769 in ubiquity (Ubuntu) "Xubuntu installer links to wrong release notes page" [Undecided,New] [08:08] xubuntu43w: thanks :) [08:09] to you :) [08:09] I've also run into this: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/thunar/+bug/1078445 [08:09] Launchpad bug 1078445 in thunar (Ubuntu) "Xubuntu install fail due partition auto mount defeats Gparted " [Undecided,Confirmed] [08:09] not exactly, but I had to disable automount in thunar [08:10] for me it would be more sensible to have it disabled by default in livecd [08:12] xubuntu43w: I was wrong - the fix for the note bug should be easy enough [08:13] it seems to... [08:13] I remember seeing that automount issue a while back - not seen it recently [08:13] it's not automounting when you just boot [08:14] xubuntu43w: I know what's up there with the notes bug [08:14] but if you modify partitions, new partitions automount, and everything else in that volume [08:15] xubuntu43w: yea I understand - not something that we can fix though - note it on the bug [08:17] I've disabled the settings for "mount removable *" in Volume Management configuration, in Thunar, and that solved it [08:18] those can be off by default in live, right? [08:19] probably [08:20] I've got to bow out now - you caught me before getting ready for work :) [08:20] flocculant: have a nice day, thanks [08:23] xubuntu43w: for what it's worth the release note bug is now Fix Released [11:35] hi wonder if anyone can answer a question re existing install and a new pc. I have xubuntu installed and configured the way i want it on a machine with an athlon dual core processor. I have been given a pentium dual core machine - could i swap the hard disk from the old machine to the new machine and keep all my settings or would i have to do a fresh install and reconfigure everything from there? [11:37] xubuntu253, sanest/surest option would be to fresh install [11:39] i figured that would be the cleanest and best solution - was just hoping to avoid reinstalling and reconfiguring all the software that i had added. I dont suppsoe that there is any tool like the xp files and settings transfer wizard available? [11:40] xubuntu253, well you can certainly dpkg -l all your currently installed packages. then sudo dpkg -k on the new machine [11:41] dpkg -i [12:13] cfhowlett, fwiw, using the same HDD should work; only problem might be some drivers on boot, but it's definitely fixable [12:14] cfhowlett, and you could also copy most of the configuration from /home over anyway [12:14] (that's what i do) [12:14] knome makes sense. [12:50] I've done similar - prior to moving the drive I've made sure I had no prop driver(s) enabled [13:13] hi [13:13] i never use xubuntu and ı want try today [13:13] but wtf ı dont understand anything [13:17] xubuntu908, 1. drop the profanity. [13:17] 2. did you install xubuntu. [15:41] Hi\ [15:41] I have problem in xubuntu, i cant regulate laptop backlight [15:42] Using Xubuntu 14.04 LTS. HP compaq 6715s laptop! Kernel 3.19. [15:42] Hello, sir, I'll help where I can, but I'm gonna have to say that I don't know much about laptops/backlights. [15:44] ok [15:45] Here's a link which might shed light upon the subject: http://askubuntu.com/questions/517409/xubuntu-backlit-keyboard-not-working-on-14-04 [15:46] hmm [15:46] ok [16:11] i still cant change screen brightness. [16:15] JesusSavesMe, desktop pc? laptop? which graphics card? [16:15] laptop [16:15] ATI [16:16] This works: sudo tee /sys/class/backlight/acpi_video0/brightness <<< 5 [16:16] ATI? [16:16] But Fn + brithness keys doesnt work [16:16] mrkramps, yes [16:16] JesusSavesMe, os it is a pretty old card? [16:16] *so [16:17] yes [16:17] ati x1250 [16:17] ah, ok … just wanted this to be sure [16:17] JesusSavesMe, indicates you'Are using the free radeon driver [16:17] yes [16:18] cant even use proprietary [16:18] what is the exact laptop type [16:19] HP COMPAQ 6715S [16:19] fn + brightness doesnt respond [16:20] JesusSavesMe, does the brightness üanel plugin work? [16:20] what [16:21] *panel plugin [16:21] I dont have it i think? [16:21] fresh Xubuntu install [16:21] 3.19 kernel [16:22] ok i installed power manager plugins [16:24] JesusSavesMe, did you install Xubuntu 15.10? [16:24] Xubuntu 14.04 [16:24] As i said [16:24] I just thought you maybe got another version.... [16:24] I installed Power manager brightness plugin and it works [16:24] But Fn + Brightness shortcut doesnt work [16:25] Ok, then go to your shortcuts panel. [16:25] I cant install new version my laptop crashes with ( kernel > kernel 3.19) crash [16:25] And make shortcuts for that. [16:25] I need Fn + brightness keys [16:25] Ah ok [16:25] yes [16:27] cant find it [16:27] JesusSavesMe, you can try some bootoptions [16:28] which ones? [16:28] my first suggestion would be to gib 'acpi_osi="Linux"' a try [16:28] --gib ++give [16:31] mrkramps, is that to fix his "any version greater than kernel 3.19 crashes"? [16:31] JohnnyComeL8ly, no [16:31] I'm just trying to follow along, sorry. [16:32] JohnnyComeL8ly, if you want to get more information on your kernel issues read through syslog and search for the errors [16:34] mrkramps, Ok, I'll try to remember that for when I need it. JesusSavesMe is the needy one right now though. [16:34] where is syslog/ [16:35] JesusSavesMe, /var/log/syslog reps. sylog.1 and so on [16:35] Yes, I was gonna say that... had to check first. [16:35] :-} [16:38] mrkramps, but i crash before boot [16:38] during boot [16:38] ok i restart [16:40] mrkramps, I wish I were able to help him locally. [16:43] JohnnyComeL8ly, locally you in general do not help people, but just fix their problems right away [16:43] maybe i should install older kernel [16:46] backlight works [16:46] mrkramps, you are right... good thing to keep in mind. [16:46] but how to make shortcut keys work/ [16:46] Use the keyboard shortcuts app. [16:48] JesusSavesMe, use xfce4-keyboard-settings Paste that into a terminal. [16:49] maybe i need debug keyboard hotkeys [16:50] Then go to the Application Shortcuts tab and add one. [16:50] One that does what you want, that is. [16:51] JesusSavesMe, you may check if the Fn key combination is recognized by 'xev' [16:51] ok i checked it [16:52] got black box [16:52] Fn keys work [16:53] only Fn + brightness doesnt work [16:53] bbrrr [16:53] But i can change brightness with power manager plugin [16:53] JesusSavesMe, do what mrkramps suggested. [16:54] mrkramps and JesusSavesMe, what of this https://wiki.edubuntu.org/LaptopTestingTeam/Old/HPCompaq6715s [16:55] ok, you can of course try this boot option as well [16:56] mrkramps, I don't have a /boot/grub/menu.lst I'm not sure that he does either. Is that going to go into another file? [16:56] information is pretty outdated, but the bug mentioned does not seem to be fixed yet [16:57] JohnnyComeL8ly, edit /etc/default/grub and then update the boot loader 'sudo update-grub' [16:57] but is it allowed to edit grub there? [16:57] yes [16:58] it is the common way of adding boot options permanentely [16:58] what about "DO NOT EDIT THIS FILE" ? [16:58] !? [16:58] there's no such line in my /etc/default/grub [16:59] That must be from /boot/grub/grub.cfg [16:59] exactly [16:59] and that is the WRONG file [16:59] Yeah. [16:59] ah ok [16:59] so what lines should i add? [17:00] replace: GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash" [17:00] with: GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash noapic" [17:01] you suggest disabling apci? [17:01] I'm glad you knew... I was only guessing (I've pickled myself over stuff like this - had to reinstall: but that was because I didn't follow a HOWTO....) [17:02] acutally i recommend to diable auto detection of APIC [17:02] _not_ ACPI [17:02] and there nothing like APCI ;) [17:03] whatever :P [17:04] Acronyms have meaning.... :-D [17:04] So, do what mrkramps said and then reboot! [17:04] :-) [17:05] and do not forget to update the boot loader afterwards [17:05] ok [17:07] i cant boot into 3.19-33 kernel [17:07] but 3.19-25 works [17:07] ok i restart [17:09] Hi [17:09] didnt help [17:11] JesusSavesMe, did not help with kernel or with fn keys? [17:11] fn [17:11] Ok, did you do 'sudo update-grub' after editing /etc/default/grub to change that line that mrkramps mentioned? [17:12] JesusSavesMe, so you can use 3.19-33 now? [17:13] no [17:16] Ok, did you use 'xev' to see if Fn is recognized? [17:17] JesusSavesMe /\/\/\ [17:18] brb === no-use_ is now known as no-use [18:03] hello everyone, i just installed xubuntu. I am newer to linux, not totally new :). Well i used ubuntu software center to install docky and the installation stopped at 90%. I tried everything but couldnt fix it. The terminal says "sudo dpkg --configure -a" to fix it manualy, but it gets into a loop. I tried a restart it didnt work. Can some1 help me plz [18:08] Try compiling docky [18:08] xbnt, 'dpkg-query -s docky' [18:09] plz understand that i am new to linux. So i should run "dpkg-query -s docky" in terminal? [18:09] Yes, sir. [18:09] ok, will try :D [18:10] it says that docky is not installed, as i said it got stuck at 90% [18:11] well then, 'sudo apt-get -f' [18:11] xbnt: ^^^ [18:13] xbnt, sorry 'sudo apt-get install -f' [18:14] it says again that dpkg was manualy canceled and tat i should use sudo dpkg --configure -a [18:17] i used sudo dpkg --configure -a and now i get : Installing 1 assembly from libdbus2.0-cil into Mono || Warning: Degraded allocation. Consider increasing nursery-size if the warning persists. [18:18] O.O somehow it is fixed lol XD [18:18] well thx for help xD [18:52] Hey. I tried to uninstall thunderbird today. I didn't need it. Turns out a lot of stuff was uninstalled. Like gnome-terminal and xfce. Reinstalling from scratch now. But is this really what is suppose to happen when you uninstall thunderbird? [18:53] How exactly did you try to uninstall? I've removed it as I don't use nor need it. [18:54] I used the Ubuntu Software Center, and just clicked "Remove". I did get a warning that a lot of packages (that seemed important) would be removed also. But I didn't believe that it could do any harm so I clicked yes [18:55] But it did some harm... :) [18:58] It was a pretty fresh Xubuntu 15.10 install. Just a couple of days old. Soon done with the reinstallation now, so I'm soon back in buisness. But just found it peculiar, so I thought I'd mention it here. [18:59] usc told me it was going to remove lang pack only with it [19:01] Unit193, maybe you should state the "proper" method of package removal. [19:01] Hmmm. strange. I'll test my new installation now to see if I get the same warning [19:01] what is the "proper" way? [19:01] JohnnyComeL8ly: any of them should work [19:02] JohnnyComeL8ly: There's not one canonical way. [19:06] Hi [19:06] GOD BLESS YOU! [19:07] Hello, JesusSavesMe, God bless you too. (I'm sincere here.) [19:07] JesusSavesMe, do you have a support question? [19:07] Turns out it was the "Mail Reader" that gave me the problems [19:07] knome, no [19:08] Not thunderbird [19:08] xubuntu10: That's exo, so yep! [19:08] JesusSavesMe, we have #xubuntu-offtopic for general chatter if you are looking for that. [19:08] Unit193: What's exo? [19:09] (sorry for switching nickname btw. couldn't remember what I had before I logged out a minute ago) [19:10] xubuntu10, that's ok, seasoned support people will catch that. [19:12] xubuntu10, actually the "Mail Reader" is just a generic starter for your preferred mail reader [19:12] by default it is thunderbird ;) [19:13] xubuntu10, for exo read about it here http://docs.xfce.org/xfce/exo/start [19:13] mrkramps: Thanks! [19:14] It's pretty cool that there is a support channel for Xubuntu! I just randomly stumbled across this [19:14] yeah, you'll find quite some support channels for projekt "you name it" on IRC [19:15] Why i cant install older kernel? [19:15] It says dependency not satisfiable [21:00] help [21:00] okay? [23:44] hello all === IdleOne- is now known as IdleOne [23:45] hello