[03:05] Colombia.... hay alguien? === chris__ is now known as SeveredBread [06:17] Trying to get into my home folder through places opens rhythmnbox. An update has changed a setting and I cannot remember where to go to change it back. Can anyone assist? [06:18] anthony: what's the output of this command? cat ~/.gtk-bookmarks [06:19] No such file or directory [06:20] And what happens if you run: xdg-open ~ [06:21] it opens rythmnbox [06:21] It's happened once before and my Linux tutor found some referance on the forums with a solution, only I wasn't paying enough attention. [06:22] Can you open a "guest session" and see if it happens there too? [06:22] and cannot remeber the details [06:22] So that we see if it's user specific, or system wide? [06:22] k [06:23] Last post in https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2343283 mentions a solution [06:24] That's it alkisg thanks [06:24] np [06:24] Did it happen in guest too? [06:24] (because if it's system-wide, it might affect more users...) [06:24] I'll bookmark that now. [06:25] You will need to assit me with logging out and logging back in as guest. how do i do that? [06:26] If you click the "start menu" or whatever else you have, you'll see a logout button, you can logout that way and then select the "guest session" from the login screen [06:27] I only have a shut down the computer button. i will go and add a login option to the panel. [06:29] Maybe you have it in the "system" menu then [06:29] Yeah it was in the System menu [06:29] It didn't happen in Guest. [06:30] OK then it was somehow initiated by you, not a system-wide change or upgrade [06:39] OK that thread mentions the solution i need to make though i still need assistance changing a setting [06:40] What? [06:40] where do I set caja as the application to open home [06:41] Open file manager, then using any folder: right click > Open With > Other Application > Caja (there were two Cajas to choose from: one with a folder symbol, the other with the file cabinet symbol. I selected the latter). "" [06:41] How far do you get with those instructions? [06:42] all the way and it has repaired the break [06:42] thanks again [06:42] np [06:44] I'm very certain i didn't cause the break though np this install is buggy anyway [07:58] quick question, can't i install to a usb thumb drive? [07:59] i'm trying it on one usb and trying to install to another one [07:59] quick answer, you can :) [07:59] it's reporting failed for almost everything. [08:00] Maybe you need longer questions/answers then, including the messages etc :) [08:00] i'm using a ssd with 10 on it on the other side. [08:00] get_widget stuff is failing [08:01] sudo parted -l [08:01] Or better yet, sudo parted -l | nc pastebin.com 9999 [08:01] What's the output of that? [08:02] just a sec [08:03] (open a terminal with alt+ctrl+t, copy/paste the command there, and then pste the output here) [08:03] just a sec [08:03] damn touch screen :D [08:04] oh it looks like it is trying to install grub [08:04] let me see if it's successful [08:06] umm something very odd here [08:06] brb [08:08] http://pastebin.ca/3747972 [08:09] sambagirl: you can't install to a fat partition [08:09] ext4 is needed [08:09] You need an empty stick, or one with an ext4 partition in it [08:09] Maybe you didn't paste all the output? [08:09] well i thought it would wipe everything? that is what i selected. [08:09] sudo parted -l | nc pastebin.com 9999 [08:09] well it finished the installation let me see what happens. brb [08:18] hi chatroom, has anyone tried to install ubuntu-mate with a preseed file? [08:19] ok that didnt work :) [08:19] oh god i think it wiped out my windows 10 [08:20] darnit [08:22] yep it wiped out 10 [08:22] oh well [08:22] why would it create a 7gig swap when i have 8 gig ram? [08:22] mate|48872: i think it would be best to be more specific on what you want with the preseed file... [08:23] i think it did wipe it out. i dont see it under gparted. [08:23] brb let me try to see what happens with another boot [08:24] sambagirl: if you selected to wipe all, sure [08:25] @alkisg - im trying to force the live cd to use a preseed file stored on a web server (automate installl) but it just jumps back to the GUI install. Was wonder if someone has the correct boot options for me [08:26] mate|48872: https://help.ubuntu.com/lts/installation-guide/armhf/apbs02.html ==> [08:27] preseed/url=http://host/path/to/preseed.cfg preseed/url/checksum=5da499872becccfeda2c4872f9171c3d [08:34] thats what I've being trying, but it goes directly to the GUI installer. [08:36] I'm not sure if booting from usb will allow an http preseed, did you try with netbooting it? [08:36] Also, since it's not related to the mate code base, you could ask in #ubuntu about it [08:50] is there netboot ubuntu-mate iso? [08:56] mate|48872: no, the netboot cds don't have a de, and you can configure it with the preseed. Most packages are downloaded over the web in netbooting, so one cd fits all DEs [09:21] morning. ok i have it installed. set it to legacy so i can get it to boot. [09:21] my question is does linux handle rotation? this is a 360 laptop. [09:54] I just installed ubuntu mate 16.04 in a vm. how can I change the kezboard layaut and add hidpi support? [10:01] I found the keyboard support now under system menu. The hidpi things is critical too, I am using reading glasses and a magnifier glass in conjunction and nearly cannot read anything === scottt is now known as Guest37114 [17:20] Hello, everybody. I need a solution for this problem, and I need it fast. My Chromecast just all of a sudden, out of the blue, decided to not work with Chromium this morning, and I need it to work so that I can provide something to watch for all my younger cousins at my family Christmas party on Saturday. [17:21] does it work in full chrome? [17:21] And the Google rep on the phone is saying that it's something wrong with Ubuntu, while I'm saying that my Chromecast isn't recognizing my wi-fi. [17:22] Akuli: Yes, it worked in Chrome Canary on my windows 7 machine. [17:22] then you can download chrome if you can't think of anything else [17:24] Akuli: I run a 32-bit install. [17:24] then we have a problem [17:24] install or computer? [17:25] Akuli; both [17:25] hmh [17:25] and it doesn't work in other browsers? [17:28] Akuli: Not in chromium. [17:29] maybe you could run windows chrome in wine? [17:35] Akuli: I just tried regular chrome on my windows laptop, and chromecast worked just fine with it. I don't get it, though. I was able to cast just fine from my desktop last night. [17:36] My current chromium version is 55, btw. [17:36] i believe google updated their stuff [17:37] Well, I need this to work before Saturday. [17:37] does chrome work in wine or not? [17:39] Akuli: I don't know, I'm tired of workarounds, though. [17:40] try it in wine, you don't lose anything and i don't have time right now :) [17:43] Akuli: Will do. I don't have time for this issue, either. [17:44] hmm [17:44] then i'll try that [17:45] "Unable to connect to the internet. If you run a firewall, please whitelist GoogleUpdate.exe." [17:45] hmm [17:46] How can I tell if I have an active firewall running? [17:47] maybe ufw? [17:47] i doubt it if you haven't enabled it [17:47] i guess chrome just doesn't like wine, which is no surprise :( [17:51] Ok, well, if this is a supposed bug, then I don't have freaking time to wait. I need a solution to this problem, pronto. [17:52] borrow a windows or 64-bit computer for whatever time you need it? [17:57] Akuli: I found gufw. [17:57] you don't need that :) [17:57] sudo ufw status is enough if you really want to have a look [17:59] It's active. [17:59] you can disable it temporarily [17:59] i have no idea if chrome is actually going to work though... [17:59] Akuli: And borrowing and/or using another machine wouldn't really be ideal in my situation. [18:00] ok [18:00] Akuli: How can I temporarily disable it? [18:00] sudo ufw disable :) [18:00] ufw is really easy to use [18:01] "firewall stopped and disabled on system startup" [18:01] Do I need to reboot? [18:02] Akuli^ [18:02] no [18:02] it just means that it won't start again if you reboot [18:02] Akuli: ok. [18:03] Nope. Still not working. [18:03] then we have a problem [18:04] your thing just doesn't work in firefox? [18:10] Akuli: No. [18:10] i don't have more ideas :( [18:11] maybe a windows vm? [18:11] Akuli: Takes up too much RAM. [18:11] you have how much? [18:12] Akuli: 6 gigs. [18:12] ooh there's no such thing as takes too much ram then :) [18:12] i can run a windows xp vm just fine with 2gb [18:12] hey guys, i;ve been trying to add two entries in "startup applications", one "/usr/bin/mate-terminal -e mcabber" and the other is "/usr/bin/mate-terminal -e weechat".. thing is, after reboot one always dissapered, how can i resolve that? [18:13] Akuli: Also, it would take up quite a bit of time for me. [18:13] Sweetlew, not really [18:13] latest chrome supports windows 7 and up... [18:14] we don't want to pirate anything, so you need to find a windows 7 installation dvd somewhere and just install it without activating it, windows has a 30 day trial [18:15] i have a windows 7 installation dvd, i could make an iso of it for you [18:16] Akuli: Ok, but I don't want to go down that route. [18:16] better ideas? [18:16] I've already tried enabling/disabling/resetting everything you can imagine. [18:17] there you go, google just updated their stuff :) [18:17] The rep did mention downgrading Chromium. [18:18] Akuli: How so? [18:18] i have no idea [18:18] you can get an old version of chromium if you want to [18:19] http://askubuntu.com/questions/138284/how-to-downgrade-a-package-via-apt-get [18:19] unfortunately i don't know how to help because i've never done that [18:27] Ok, I'm trying commands in the command line from the page you just linked. Not getting anywhere. [18:28] which version is your chromium? [18:28] also, have you apt-get upgraded recently? [18:30] Akuli: 55 and no. [18:30] Should I run apt-get upgrade? [18:30] if you want an older version, no [18:30] mine is 53 :) [18:31] you know what i realized [18:31] Akuli: And do you have a Chromecast that works with that? [18:31] i have chromiums 51, 52 and 53 in my apt cache [18:31] i don't even know what chromecast is :) [18:32] Well, then I need to talk to somebody on here that has a Chromecast. [18:34] maybe someone on #google knows? [18:45] Akuli: I just tried to downgrade, and I get dependency errors. [18:45] which ubuntu? [18:45] also, if you just want to entertain children let them play supertuxkart :) [18:46] Akuli: Ubuntu Mate 16.04 [18:46] you could of course try 14.04, but you might as well go windows at that point [18:48] Akuli: Is there a way of how I can downgrade without dependency errors? I've been at this all damn day. [18:48] solve the dependency problems, of course :) or use an older ubuntu [18:53] Akuli: I don't have time for that. I'm going to be in a podcast in a couple of hours. [18:54] i would probably find something else for the children to do [18:54] how old are they? [18:54] Akuli: And, besides, I want the only one touching the computer to be me. [18:54] hmm [18:54] Akuli: 5 up through early teens. [18:55] maybe you could just look up something long enough on youtube? [18:59] Akuli: Ok, that's not helping. [18:59] yeah :( [18:59] i don't have more ideas [19:00] Yeah, well, I need this problem solved. I can't wait for bugfixes and workarounds, as this has already taken up too much of my damn time already. [19:03] just get another computer somewhere [19:03] as you can see, we're not getting anywhere [19:04] Akuli: Exactly, Which is why I need somebody that uses a Chromecast to help me. [20:37] hi everyone [20:38] I'm newbie in use ubuntu mate [20:39] what is a difference between ubuntu mate 16.04.1 LTS and ubuntu mate 16.10? thank you. [20:44] any one home [20:44] ? [20:45] Boo [21:08] ubuntu-mate, 16.04 will be supported for many years, 16.10 for a few months [21:08] that's what LTS means, Long Term Support [21:09] you can use 16.10 if you want to try out the newest features... i wouldn't :) [21:22] thank you very much Akuli. === jeff_ is now known as Guest22674 [22:30] jkhbujg [22:38] yiffme [23:32] howdy folks, I have a question regarding Ubuntu MATE hibernation option for a new laptop [23:37] trying to figure out how to contact matey [23:40] ?hibernate [23:41] how do I get the bot to answer a question? [23:41] that must not be it. [23:41] matey: do you answer questions? [23:42] I'll take that as a no. [23:42] !ask [23:42] Please don't ask to ask a question, simply ask the question (all on ONE line and in the channel, so that others can read and follow it easily). If anyone knows the answer they will most likely reply. :-) See also !patience [23:46] @barrympix: there are many ppl here willing to help, just need to be patient cos many come in & out of the chat to see if any questions we can help with based on our experience / resources. [23:46] For hibernation maybe worth checking the community forums tips & Tricks section [23:50] ah. I am looking for something to put on my portable computer to replace (what I find to be terribly invasive) windows 10. Ubuntu MATE looks like a great option for college purposes, I wondered if there was a problem getting the laptop to hibernate? [23:50] * barrympix looking for tips and tricks section. [23:51] Linux & Hibernation tends to be a hardware specific success story [23:51] Generally I have had success but you need to try on your system to confirm [23:56] it's a new system. haven't got it yet. I want to replace the OS before it boots up with anything. I plan to boot to boot options menu, set to boot USB, and load a new OS without ever having to look at Windows 10. I am taking a bit of a leap of faith with that kind of approach, but I don't see any redeeming features for MS at this point other th [23:56] an it is what the system has on it already. [23:59] Should not be a problem. [23:59] I build systems and never let Windows near them unless it's in a VM