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crdpinkfor about a month my gtk file picker (firefox) is all messed up with mouse clicks. Have to press escape after every click as it starts dragging.00:19
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guocHello guys, I am trying to install Kubuntu alongside Windows 10 on a Dell laptop. I used Unetbootin to create a usb booter and restart to install kubuntu. However, on the boot selection page (press Del and then F12), there are only 1) Start kubuntu 2) OEM install 3) Check disk defect. I tried both 1) and 2) and it always goes into a tryout session02:12
guocrather than the installation. Any ideas?02:12
DarinMillerguoc: Do your tryout session have a desktop item in the upper left that is difficult to identify?02:19
DarinMillerDoes^02:19
DarinMillerguoc: If you see something that looks like a partially occluded icon inside small window, click on the partial icon to start the install.02:21
DarinMillerguoc: As I understand it, the plasma devs changed some of the default widget behavior so that some widgets no longer have a default size and one of those was the desktop folder.02:23
guocHi DarinMiller02:23
guocYes02:23
guocI see a small widget on the upper left and by clicking it opens Dolphin and there's an icon saying Install Kubutun02:24
guocDarinMIller: Kubuntu* but I clicked to execute it just opens kate for a configuration file but I do not know how to start the installation02:25
DarinMillerguoc: Left click and hold for 2 seconds on the desktop widget.  When the sidebar appears drag the icon away from the edge of the screen and carefully resize the widget by clicking on the double arrow icon on the to of the side bar that pops up.  How new user is supposed to know how to do this beyond me.  Hopefully the devs can fix this before the July .1 update.02:31
DarinMillerOnce resized, click on the icon inside the desktop top widget. The installer should launch.  You can also find the installer in the System or Utiliies menu but I can remember what it's called.02:32
guocDarinMiller: Thanks a lot for the help! <3 I'll try that02:33
DarinMillerguoc: np and let the adventers begin :)02:37
guoc:)02:38
Irish_canonhello all I am setting up a server and want o use a static ip02:44
Irish_canonI have setup the interface file what I thought was correctly but it doesnt work any thoughts02:45
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anonsnakeHello03:25
anonsnakeWhen I start my laptop I get an error, I have a dual boot windows7 and kubuntu set up. When I turn it on I get the error, "An error occurred when mounting /media/WINDOWS Press S to skip mounting or M for manual recovery"03:27
anonsnakethen I hit M and get Filesystem check or mount failed.03:28
anonsnakeA maintenance shell will now be started. CONTROL-D will terminate this shell and continue booting after re-trying filesystems. Any further errors will be ignored Give root password for maintenance03:29
schnoodlesIs there a preferred KDE screen recording tool?03:39
lethuschnoodles: obs04:09
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eeosHi everybody .... since updating to 1604 lts I have the problem that I cannot use anymore multiple screens .... anyone else with the same problem?09:43
hateballoh they left10:19
BluesKajHey folks12:32
chinmoyBluesKaj : hey12:33
BluesKajhi chinmoy12:34
eleziumHello.  Is there a taskbar widget available to switch of sound source quickly?  Can't find any and Phonon is a bit weird :/12:56
hateballelezium: how do you mean?13:01
hateballelezium: you mean adjust volume for a certain app?13:01
eleziumLet's say I want to switch from internal sound card to external USB sound card.  Quicky.  In Phonon, I need to "Prefer" the sounds card I want to use and click "apply devices list to .."13:02
hateballelezium: for now, rightclick volume settings and go into settings. I think an improved plasmoid will land in 5.713:03
hateballthe volume applet in the tray, is what I am talking about13:03
yossarianuki still install kmix - its needed to enabled +100% volume..13:04
eleziumhateball: Ok, but that menu doesn't allow me to actually change the ative source13:04
hateballelezium: nope, you cant redirect active streams, iirc that is also coming in 5.7. let me find the bug13:05
eleziumbha.. I don't need the bug hateball.. if it's coming,. I'm happy. ;)13:05
eleziumI'll patiently wait. ;)  Liking KDE so far.. just need to remap some shortcut and I should be ready to go13:06
eleziumyossarianuk: Thanks. I'll have a look at Kmix.13:06
hateballelezium: http://davidrosca.blogspot.se/2016/04/audio-volume-improvements-in-plasma-57.html13:07
eleziumThanks ;13:08
eleziumyup, exactly what I am looking for.. No big deal since I change it twice a day, but useful.13:09
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Guest22397Hi I added a command to /etc/rc.local to disable ethernet device on startup but it doesn't work. When I execute it after login it works. What am I missing there ? Thanks13:17
rattkinghey Guest22397 if you are using networkmanager its possible NM is configuring the eth device later during login.. just an idea. how are you disabling it?13:27
Guest22397rattking: ifconfig enp4s0 down13:29
Guest22397enp4s0 is the name of my ethernet device13:30
rattkingI would check network manager and make sure enp4s0 isnt set to auto configure first13:30
rattking*auto connect13:30
rattkingI cant think of anything else that would be controlling the network after rc.local is run13:34
BluesKajrattking, i just arrived , what's the issue?13:41
rattkingoh the person quit already, but the question was whats starting the ethernet device after ifconfig downing it in rc.local13:42
BluesKajrc.local in my system has only one uncommented line , Exit  0 , think systemd has some influence there13:45
rattkingyeah now a days systemd runs rc.local and anything you want ot run would need to be above the exit 0.. I wonder if that was the problem.. or per Cunningham's Law I was correct :)13:46
BluesKajI have no ethernet problems, unless the user was using edited settings in theinterfaces and resolv.conf files, like static and dns13:47
BluesKajsystemd has thrown a whole new learning curve at us13:49
rattkingthey wanted the eth device turned off, or presumably not started at boot at all13:49
rattkingtoo many things can or do manage resolv.conf these days.. dhcpd, resolvconf, network manager, dnsmasq, and systemd soon I dont know how it works anymore13:50
BluesKajthat setting can be turned off in NM /configure network connections/wired connection/edit/general configuration tab/auto connect13:51
BluesKajif it was Smurphy then he has a problem with the ethernet interfering with his wifi connection, there was a bug a few eeks ago , but it's solved on my laptop after some upgrades13:54
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SmurphyBluesKaj: I'll check it. Thx.14:09
hazamonzoHey folks. might be a silly question but where can i find the config for custom locations in dolphin?14:14
hazamonzoI like to add connections to my dolphin using fish://14:14
hazamonzoI wanted to see if i could find the file where these connections are saved for backing up purposes14:14
BluesKajfor remote connections on your LAN use dolphin/places/network/add network folder14:17
BluesKajhazamonzo,^14:17
BluesKajhazamonzo, for custom locations , system settings/applications/locations14:18
eleziumis there a "dock" like taskbar widget?  Something like OSX?  Where I have all my applications and if one is open, it will be indicated in some ways?14:19
Walexelezium: there used to be something like that, not sure it has been ported to *current* KDE4/514:19
Walexelezium: but that also is not how KDE is supposed to work.14:20
Walexelezium: I use the "list windows" widget on the "kicker"14:20
eleziumYeah.  I kind of like how Win10 does it.14:21
eleziumI could have the quick launch with my app in my task bar + list windows, hum..14:21
rattkingelezium: take a look at cairo-dock .. a quick search shows people do use it with kde, although I have not14:21
eleziumthans14:22
BluesKajelezium, I use the icons only taskbar, and the app being used is highligted in the task bar14:23
eleziumyeah BluesKaj.. it's just the apps that are not launched doesn't appears, so you have a duplicate quick lauch too14:24
BluesKajquicklaunch doesn't have a setting to highlight launched apps14:25
eleziumyeah. I just checked and it doesn't seem too14:26
eleziumbut again, no biggie.. just trying to see how best I could tweak the thing ;)14:26
BluesKajduplicates don't bother me much14:26
eleziumLike I said, no biggie.. I have enoug space for both.. it's just some duplication.. but I'm also used to lauch my app using Win (or.. Alt-F1) and type 3-4 letter and enter.14:28
eleziumand in fact, the results are more accuate in Kde than Win10.14:28
ugur_Hi. I am using Kubuntu 16.04. I want to disable bluetooth on startup but putting "rfkill block bluetooth" to /etc/rc.local does not work. I have disabled KDE bluetooth integration but no help14:40
ugur_I had asked a similar question about disabling ethernet and it appeared to be related to NetworkManager service14:41
BluesKajugur_, did you check systemsettings/blurtooth?14:44
rattkingI suspect for that one you will need to tell systemd not to start 'sys-subsystem-bluetooth-devices-hci0.device' 'bluetooth.service' and 'bluetooth.target' but Im not 100% sure as I have not done that myself14:44
BluesKajugur_, ethernet setting can be turned off in NM /configure network connections/wired connection/edit/general configuration tab/auto connect14:46
BluesKajugur_, right click on network manager in the taskbar14:46
ugur_BluesKaj I wanted to completely disable ethernet card not just disable autoconnect and I succedded14:49
rattkingoh for that I would disable in bios or blacklist the module.. are you working on something high security?14:50
ugur_Current problem is with bluetooth. I have the command to disable it but when I put it into /etc/rc.local it is not enough. I already disabled KDE bluetooth integration14:50
ugur_I just want to increase battery life and decrease radiation :)14:51
BluesKajdisabling autoconnect is probly a better option , you may need the ethernet connection in the future if your wifi mucks up14:52
BluesKajugur_,^14:52
ugur_BluesKaj I have an alias for that I just write ethup14:53
BluesKajugur_, you may need to edit  bluetooth in  /lib/systemd/system/rc.local.service14:53
ugur_BluesKaj what should I do with that file ?14:54
BluesKajthe you're not completely disabling the ethernet if you have an alias14:55
BluesKajugur_, dunno I'm not experienced withbluetooth but it does inviolve systemd now that rc.local is basiclly useless14:57
ugur_Actually I completely disable it because i can trace the power consumption in powertop no ethernet there15:00
ugur_I am using Kubuntu 16.04 on a Dell 7559 Skylake Nvidia GTX 960M. I am fine with Intel graphics and I want to disable nouveau completely. Because it prevents system shutdown with weird errors like CPU Stuck. What do you suggest? Thanks15:00
BluesKajethernet doesn't use any power unless it's connected, however bluetooth will radiate if it isn't turned off15:01
BluesKajphysically connected to a cable15:02
ugur_BluesKaj: powertop tells the opposite. If ethernet is not connected it is still using a lot of power15:04
BluesKajhow?15:05
rattkingyes some amount of the device would have to be active to detect cable plugins15:05
rattkingand with wake on lan enabled the chip is active even when the system is off15:06
ugur_It is like half an hour more battery for me. I can enable it anytime15:06
ugur_Wake on lan is disabled15:06
BluesKajmaybe the caps are charged, but that's a minimal anount of power , probly in tens of millivolts15:07
BluesKajlaunching a browsder k=jusy once causes more battery uisage than th ethernet circuit would use in a whole day unconnected15:10
BluesKajthe networking daemons are another story using up power thru the cpu cylcles they require15:12
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goddardKDevelop isnt finding Qt libraries17:14
allesz_hi guys. could someone help me on how to improve font rendering in libreoffice under kubuntu 16.04? the fonts look pretty ugly with the default installation.17:33
goddardallesz_: yeah install calligra17:39
goddardproblem solved17:39
allesz_lol. it's like a trip down memory lane17:50
allesz_goddard: any other suggestions? like installing additional fonts? I assume the fallback fonts are bad. is there a meta font package or something?17:53
allesz_goddard: why is kubuntu "advertising" libreoffice and not calligra on the site?17:54
allesz_don't get me wrong I am really trying to use kde and not gnome. so far the experience is mixed. but better font rendering for gtk apps would be awesome! ;-)17:55
goddardallesz_: it was a choice they made because calligra doesn't save in all the formats they want17:56
goddardallesz_: it a weak spot in calligra but honestly they still can save in plenty of formats i would want17:56
goddardit still saves in odt though which most other processors can use17:57
allesz_goddard: that would have been my next question. I usually use writer and calc and impress.17:57
BluesKajone can set gtk fonts in system settings>apps style>gnome17:57
allesz_BluesKaj: thanks will have a look there17:58
allesz_I have installed calligra and will give it a try. in addition I did follow this: http://www.ubuntubuzz.com/2016/03/how-to-fix-ugly-libreoffice-font-rendering-kde.html18:17
allesz_one more thing. is there a way of changing the app switcher to (ALT-TAB) to not be vertically alligned18:18
allesz_this makes me crazy ;-)18:19
BluesKajallesz_,  whynot try activities as a switcher?18:30
Smurphyallesz_: Yes. I have it working on my system. It however depends on the graphics capability of your system.18:38
SmurphyI have the apps in a 3D Circle and cycle around. The one in front, if I release Alt-Tab - comes forward.18:39
Dragnslcrallesz_- in case you haven't found it, System Settings -> Window Behavior -> Task Switcher18:42
SmurphyIn Settings -> Windows Management -> Task Switcher, Choose "Cover Switch"18:42
allesz_thanks a lot guys. I will go and customize ;-)18:47
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Guest27696Hey folks, I'm trying to sync my ipod nano gen 5. Amarok is telling me I need to generate a hashinfo file. Anyone have any ideas?20:13
bpromptGuest27696:  hmmm I don't have a nano myself for one, due to that kind of hassle btw,   so...  nor do I use amarok anyway.... so.... are you getting any errors?   I mean, isn't amarok making the hashfile?20:25
bpromptGuest27696:     IIRC apple devices like ipods, use some hash table to point to the generic named music/files inside it, tis how iTunes work, as opposed to using the filename as is in the storage20:26
Guest27696bprompt: someone in #ubuntu already helped me. Once I had the link it was simple20:28
bpromptk20:29
Guest27696bprompt: and you're right, it is more of a hassel than is reasonable, but this is what I'm stuck with for now20:30
bpromptand it's entirely unnecessary, since they can simply use standards20:31
Guest27696They're apple. They HAVE to be special20:32
bpromptGuest27696:    don't get me wrong, Apple software and hardware are quite, I've use them, I have use nano's as well, the marketing gimmicks is the one that is a turn off for me, sorta like  a new car, going out of their way reinventing the wheel, and ending up with just a convoluted car, whiile they can simply use current standards20:33
bpromptI mean, all their convolution in their stuff, doesn't really make the device better, the cable isn't better or has better amps or volts, they could use standards and end up in the same spot20:34
bprompts/quite/quite good/   btw20:34
bpromptGuest27696:     so.. .the device is nice, I like nanos, but the "dog in a leash" marketing, is not my cup of tea20:36
Guest27696I feel ya20:38
allesz_apple's gated community approach  is a turn off for me.20:39
Guest27696Anyways. As always thanks folks, and good talking with you bprompt. You all have a nice day20:39
bpromptnp20:41
user|26338hello everyone21:17
user|26338I am having trouble installing Kubuntu 16.04. Am I allowed to ask for help here?21:17
rodolfojcjhello. Just ask21:19
bpromptuser|26338:   so, you boot and ?21:20
user|26338I have Windows 10 installed and I want to dual-boot with Kubuntu. Apparently, when I boot the installation media, on of the existing partitions gets mounted at /cdrom. Once I start the install, I can easily get to the partitioning screen and choose the appropriate scheme, but if I click continue, I get a message that /cdrom cannot be unmounted.21:21
bpromptuser|26338:     are you booting up using an usb stick or a CD?21:23
user|26338By the way, I've already installed it once and it worked fine. I am booting up using a USB stick.21:23
user|26338I don't know if this will help, but the partition mounted at /cdrom does contain boot files (it's a Windows partition).21:25
bpromptuser|26338:   shouldn't matter... .just don't touch the windows partition at installation :)21:27
user|26338I am not touching anything. Once I get to the desktop, I run the installation and it fails.21:28
bpromptuser|26338:    boot with the usb, do a "try kubuntu", go to the desktop, run the "kde partition manager", make your "root" or / partition, make a swap on, make their mountpoints, then when done, click on the "install" button on the desktop, and use the partitions you've just made21:29
user|26338Should it work if I use existing partitions?21:29
user|26338Also, the partition is mounted as soon as I login to desktop. If I run 'df' prior to running the installation, I can see the partition mounted at /cdrom.21:30
bpromptuser|26338:    yeap21:30
bpromptuser|26338:    that's fine,dunno what you have or why it's doing it, but tis fine, just don't touch it for the installation, make your "/" mount point partition, make your "swap" one, and then run the install, and do a "manual"   and pick those21:31
user|26338So, in case of using existing partitions (because I don't want to override my /home directory), I only edit their mountpoints?21:32
user|26338KDE Partition Manager also shows that /dev/sda6 is mounted at /cdrom.21:33
bpromptuser|26338:   ok.. just don't touch it for the install :)21:34
user|26338I will give this a try21:34
user|26338Thanks21:34
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