=== jstein_ is now known as jstein [00:18] There are two similar directories, one existing on my computer and one on my USB. They have nearly the same content, but the one on the USB hasn't been updated since a long time. The directory on my computer, let's call it X, has some additions of new files and some of the already-present files were modified. How can I transfer all of these new changes to the USB? [00:18] I don't want to just copy the entire directory to the USB all over again. [00:20] Hych: rsync is an option. e.g. `rsync -av /path/on/your/computer /path/on/your/usbstick/` [00:21] adrian_1908: i have a feeling that they'll instead copy simply the new files over, forgetting about the files which have the same names but were modified and are of a different size [00:21] about rsync -av [00:21] isn't some other parameter required for this whole thing [00:21] Hych: no, it compares timestamps. [00:27] btw, don't use a trailing slash like I wrote, just end with the directory name. [00:29] Hych: Pass `--dry-run` if you're not sure, that'll show you what rsync would do. [00:30] I tripped on rsync multiple time. I think source dir needs trailing slash, destination needs no slash. Then it's a 1:1 copy from one dir to another. [00:34] that's not going to work if it's a FAT32 usb drive. You'll want rsync -rlhtzv [00:40] Are there server or ubuntu core images in the "lxc image list"? [00:41] EraserPencil: lxc uses cloud images [00:41] EraserPencil: https://cloud-images.ubuntu.com/ [00:42] so its all server images [00:43] EraserPencil: you won't be running a desktop OS in a container [00:48] is there an ubuntu core version? https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/02/27/ubuntu-core-in-lxd-containers/ [00:49] Hello. On the cusp of doing the 17.04 -> 17.10 upgrade. Wondering if it's all smoothness? Particularly the Unity-to-Gnome/GDM transition. [00:51] tubal, it's fine, 17.10 has a nine month support cycle [00:51] tubal, and 18.04 is the LTS five year [00:54] bazhang, when will 18.04 be available? [00:54] blueingress, 4/18 [00:54] month april, year 2018 [00:55] bazhang, can't wait that long :-) [00:55] bazhang: Yeah, I think I'll jump anyway. [00:56] EraserPencil: why would you ask a question and immediately link to the answer on the same line? [01:00] Oh! I ran "lxc image list ubuntu:" and couldnt find the core version he used. I tried "lxc image list ubuntu-core:" and couldnt find it either. [01:02] I'm confused and that's why I'm asking if there is a core version. or is there a better way to find images [01:07] EraserPencil: install lxd from proposed [01:08] EraserPencil: remove lxc first === CompuDesktop is now known as Compu === Guest38451 is now known as Numline1 [02:19] From what i'm reading, it looks like Gnome doesn't do titlebar menus. Is that correct? [02:32] Howdy #ubuntu! Long time. Looking for people's preferences. I'm currently running Ubuntu through Windows 10 Linux Subsystem. I'm curious as to people's opinions on a solid database to run through the subsystem. MySQL? PostGres? SQLite? Not looking for massive storage, but stability and ease of configuration to play nice with Windows (if needs be) would be awesome [02:38] I just installed the proprietary NVIDIA driver from the PPA and I got a warning like this: cryptsetup: WARNING: target cryptswap1 has a random key, skipped [02:38] Should I be concerned? [02:38] !wsl | econdudeawesome [02:38] econdudeawesome: Windows 10 has a feature called Windows Subsystem for Linux, which allows it to run Ubuntu (and other Linux distro) userspace programs without porting/recompliation. For discussion and support, see #ubuntu-on-windows or ##windows. For installation instructions, see https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/commandline/wsl/install_guide [02:38] That's at the very end, after update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-4.13.0-19-generic [02:40] tomreyn: Much obliged [02:40] k_sze: this message is about an encrypted swap partition [02:40] so unrelated to nvidia drivers. [02:41] i suspect the source of this warning is os-prober, invoked automatically during update-initramfs [02:42] unless you have other operating systems installed and want to be able to have them selectable from the grub installation you use to boot into this ubuntu installation, you can just uninstall os-prober [02:44] Am I getting the concept of lxd right? [02:44] If I need to deploy 10 raspberry Pi to outfield as sensor boxes, I can create one container using lxd on my desktop and clone it to 10 different SD cards. That is opposed to installing and configuring the packages to 10 different SD cards [02:51] EraserPencil: Different architecture, no? [02:52] EraserPencil: the processes you're looking for is called OS deployment, software deployment. you could also work with a golden image and clone it, but that's not what you use lxd for, after all those are different archiotectures. [02:52] also configuration deployment [02:53] thought if i got the arm version, it would be fine [02:53] arm version of the image [02:53] lxd is containers, not virtualization [02:55] ahh okay. I'd get the kernel stuff of my laptop hard ware. [02:55] So what I want is to configure one raspberry pi with lxd then clone it? [02:57] EraserPencil: why lxd? [02:58] dosent have to be, I'm not sure what I'm looking for. I was reading up and thought LXD would be it [02:58] lxd* [02:59] be what? what are you trying to achieve? [02:59] have 10 identical OS [03:01] for swarm robotics application [03:01] I could do it the old school way by doing everything manually, but I was wondering if there was a quicker way. [03:02] okay, so either create a golden image by installing on one of them, then taking that image, then clone it and after cloning it modify central system settings like hostname etc. or use some form of OS, software and configuration deplyoment. the latter scales, the former not really. the latter allows you to deploy changes easily later on, the former not really. [03:06] whats the keyword I'd be googling for if I wanna use the latter [03:07] "OS, software and configuration deplyoment" [03:07] "OS, software and configuration deployment" [03:08] tomreyn: thx [03:09] Oh, for completion sake, is docker a route I should consider? [03:13] EraserPencil: docker is a container management solution which (at leats on ubuntu) depends on lxd, i think. so, containment, not virtualization. if you are trying to create the golden image on a system which is a different hardware architecture than arm, you'll need to do so in virtualization (such as qemu), not (just) containment. [03:14] if you're thinking about running lxd and docker on those pi's (i.e. if it will be inside the golden image), then it's a different matter, you can do that. [03:14] (but it only makes sense if you're planning on using containers there) [03:18] Where is the help for `apt depends` and `apt rdepends`? [03:19] SEE ALSO [03:19] apt-get(8) [03:21] actualyl that's in apt-cache(8) [03:30] think i'll do just that, im more keen to learn lxd and docker than ansible or puppet [03:31] dosent matter if its containered or not. I think === RaptorJesus is now known as Majesticles === Majesticles is now known as RaptorJesus [04:01] I want to upgrade from 14.0.4 to 16.0.4 which command should i use [04:08] texla: 14,04 fully upgraded and proprietary drivers reverted; then : ' sudo do-release-upgrade ' . [04:11] a process has hung, how to kill [04:11] kill doesn't work [04:11] if i restart it starts stopping everythin except that process and i have to physically restart it [04:12] Bashing-om, thanks why is it no longer in updates [04:15] texla: ?? Sorry I do not follow " no longer in updates" . details please . [04:18] When yuo open updatte it has a catagory for new releases or long term YOUNhad the option of updating 15.05 or 16.04 that option is no longer available [04:23] texla: A thought : /etc/update-manager/release-upgrades . prompt= is set to what ? [04:26] Bashing-om, /etc/update-manager/release-upgrades: command not found [04:27] texla: Ya want to read that file " cat /etc/update-manager/release-upgrades ' . [04:29] Bashing-om, Prompt=lts [04:34] texla: That is correct, I do not know what is wrong in the GUI . Not a GUI person . [04:35] Bashing-om, Thanks for the info I will use your given command [05:31] hello [05:32] \o [05:35] Hello.I've a serious issue. I was running ubuntu 16.04 in a VM and suddenly, I get a message 'targeted filesystem doesn't have /sbin/init'. No init found. Try passing init=bootarg. [05:36] I've lot of important files. How do I recover them? I just end up with a text console :S [05:42] virmaha_: what does 'ls -l /sbin/init' say? [05:43] ducasse: no such file or directory [05:44] what kind of vm is this? what is the hypervisor? [05:44] ducasse: I am using vmware workstation [05:46] i know nothing about vmware, sorry. what i would do is use an external tool to mount the vm disk image, and look at it that way. if necessary and possible, backup your stuff and set up a new vm. [05:47] but how do I get the files I already had? I've taken snapshots but I want to try getting my vm up and running without snapshot if possible [05:47] do you think it's a good idea to create bootable usb, login from that and fsck /dev/sda1? [05:47] https://askubuntu.com/questions/17647/target-filesystem-doesnt-have-requested-sbin-init [05:50] worth a try [05:50] it's just another approach to what i suggested [05:51] i have still this - https://askubuntu.com/questions/983099/ubuntu-17-10-public-hotspot-problem === graphitemaster is now known as graphitemaster_ === graphitemaster_ is now known as graphitemaster__ === graphitemaster__ is now known as graphitemaster_ === graphitemaster_ is now known as graphitemaster__ === graphitemaster__ is now known as graphitemaster_ === graphitemaster_ is now known as graphitemaster === thursdaylark is now known as thurstylark === Mittens_AFK is now known as Mittens === kostkon_ is now known as kostkon [06:23] TsakNorris: to get your issue solved, repeat here once in a while with all details in one line please [06:31] Good morning everyone [06:49] ducasse: i just reverted to previous snapshot [07:18] hi all [07:18] jk^: welcome, how can we help you? [07:19] which antivirus do u suggest to install on ubuntu? [07:19] !antivirus | jk^ [07:19] jk^: Antivirus is something you don't need on !Linux, except where files are then passed to Windows computers (perhaps using Samba). See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Antivirus [07:19] jk^: if you do want to experiment, try clamav, rkhunter,snort,.. [07:20] jk^: are you running specific services, or just ubuntu desktop? [07:21] maybe xubuntu [07:21] jk^: ok, just keep your system up to date at all times for security issues [07:21] i just want to say if after installation of operating system i need to install even an antivirus suite [07:22] [08:19] jk^: Antivirus is something you don't need on !Linux, except where files are then passed to Windows computers (perhaps using Samba). [07:22] jk^: that depends on your needs really, ubuntu is built with safety in mind by default [07:22] jk^: but that doesnt mean you cant get compromized [07:23] i need antivirus if files will pass from ubuntu to windows? [07:23] jk^: for windows security, we cant help here [07:24] jk^: lets say you download a harmfull exe with ubuntu, and transfer it to windows and run it.. its a security risk yes [07:24] I just said that because i read: "Antivirus is something you don't need on !Linux, except where files are then passed to Windows computers (perhaps using Samba)." [07:25] yes, maybe i'll need to open file .exe in wine or similar emulators [07:25] jk^: we dont offer security support for windows, i hope you understand [07:26] jk^: common sense is also important here, try not to run harmful programs you dont know? [07:26] ok could ubuntu get security's problems by a program opened in wine? [07:26] a program .exe [07:26] opened in wine? [07:26] jk^: depending on the program you choose yourself, yes a rootkit can enter your system [07:27] ok [07:27] thnaks [07:27] thanks [07:27] !livedvd [07:28] !burningdvd [07:28] !iso [07:28] To mount an ISO disc image, type « sudo mount -o loop » - There is a list of useful cd image conversion tools at http://wiki.linuxquestions.org/wiki/CD_Image_Conversion - Always verify the ISO using !MD5 before !burning. [07:28] !burning [07:28] CD/DVD burning software: k3b (KDE), brasero (GNOME), gnomebaker, xcdroast, wodim (command-line) | To burn ISO files, see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto [07:28] !msgthebot > jk^ [07:28] jk^, please see my private message [07:35] jk^: if you want to know what kind of harm a windows virus can do if executed through wine, i suggest you ask in #winehq - they are the experts on that [07:35] ok [07:35] my doubt is only if after installing ubuntu i have to install even an antivirus or not [07:35] :\ [07:36] jk^: that depends what you gonna do [07:36] jk^: are you going to experiment with random exe's or not? [07:37] no [07:37] usually not [07:37] i download ever by their official site [07:37] [08:19] jk^: if you do want to experiment, try clamav, rkhunter,snort,.. [07:38] are these antivirus's names? [07:38] !info clamav | jk^ yes [07:38] clamav? rkunter, snort? [07:38] jk^ yes: clamav (source: clamav): anti-virus utility for Unix - command-line interface. In component main, is optional. Version 0.99.2+dfsg-6ubuntu2 (artful), package size 107 kB, installed size 793 kB [07:38] i hate command line software :( [07:38] i'm not expert on pc, so i need solutions by gui :| [07:39] jk^: there are GUI antivirus out there for ubuntu aswell [07:39] [08:19] jk^: Antivirus is something you don't need on !Linux, except where files are then passed to Windows computers (perhaps using Samba). See [07:39] what's samba? [07:39] !samba | jk^ [07:39] jk^: Samba is the way to cooperate with Windows environments. Links with more info: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MountWindowsSharesPermanently and https://help.ubuntu.com/lts/serverguide/samba.html [07:40] jk^: it's for sharing files and printers over a network [07:44] What does it has to do with antivirus? :\ [07:45] jk^, you dont need one for ubuntu [07:45] jk^, unless you might be using samba, for example to file share iwth windows [07:46] jk^: because if you download files for windows from ubuntu and save it over samba, the windows machine that runs it might get infected [07:50] jk^: but seriously, just protect your windows machines, browse safely, update frequently and don't worry too much about malware on linux [07:51] i dont understand why I manually edit /etc/network/interfaces on a 16.04 server install and then do ifdown interface ifup interface why the old IP is still used? [07:51] even systemctl restart networking doesnt help only a reboot? [07:51] what am I missing ? [07:55] DF3D2: networking isn't a systemd service afaik, try sudo service networking restart [07:55] Hmm no both can be used, my bad there [08:00] does avast exist for ubuntu? :| [08:00] DF3D2: can you pastebin the interfaces file? obscure the address if necessary. [08:00] I figured it out my bad [08:00] im new to proxmox and I was running ubuntu in a container, I had to change the network settings via proxmox apparently [08:00] jk^, there's a version for linux and ubuntu , yes [08:01] jk^, you'd need to hunt that down and maintain yourself [08:01] jk^: there are commercial scanners, but they're not necessary and designed for enterprise environments. look at clamav for your desktop. [08:03] so poor english, just a moment, i need translator :) [08:04] bazhang, i can't find avast for linux [08:04] jk^, thats something you need to websearch for, we dont support it [08:04] jk^, although we have repeatedly said you do NOT need it [08:06] jk^: Hello. It looks like Avast antivirus only support Windows/MacOS/Android. [08:06] yes, but i often pass files from linux to win, so i need antivirus. In the past i always used Avast, it's ever been very good [08:08] jk^: I did some digging. They have a paid version for Linux. [08:09] hello all [08:10] can you help me? [08:10] How can we know that i you don't tell us what you wan't help with? [08:10] !ask | xcom169 [08:10] xcom169: 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 [08:10] im proud of myself i remembered all the steps by heart to take a blank partition in to mounted disk space [08:11] jk^: https://www.avast.com/en-us/linux-server-antivirus [08:11] ubottu: Is it possible ( simply way ) to compile from C / C++ to Windows exe on Ubuntu? [08:11] xcom169: I am only a bot, please don't think I'm intelligent :) [08:11] for servers? [08:12] what version of ubuntu do u suggest for my pc? [08:12] well [08:13] yes, it's an enterprise product. again, you don't need one. [08:13] what window manager do you want? [08:13] Which version of ubuntu do u advice/suggest for my pc? [08:13] jk^: 16.04 desktop version [08:14] jk^: unless you tell us more about the pc [08:14] Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Ubuntu-Gnome, Ubuntu Mate, Ubuntu Budgie-Remix, Xubuntu or Lubuntu? [08:14] My pc is 1,4 GHz Celeron M, 2 GB RAM [08:14] yikes [08:15] jk^: then i would probably try xubuntu or lubuntu [08:16] is there no chance for ubuntu or the other flavours? [08:16] for example, kubuntu or ubuntu mate? [08:16] jk^: If you have alot off windows friends, my tip is to advice them to use a good antivirus and scan your files. As people are saying here, a AV for Linux Desktop isnt needed. [08:16] Ubuntu MATE will work, yeah [08:16] Firefox browsing e.g. youtube will be slow no matter which OS or distro you select [08:18] jk^: assuming you're talking about this CPU: https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Celeron+M+360+1.40GHz&id=708 [08:18] ...with only 327 score, you'd better buy something newer with 1000+ score, it costs less than 100€... https://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-c_11262/nt1_windows~10/ [08:18] ok Spookan, after the things you said me, i think i won't install any antivirus, maybe, i just use ClamAV possibly with a GUI interface... i think an avast or other one antivirs will just make slower my pc [08:19] A current i3 has 6000+ score, i.e. 20 times faster than what you have [08:23] Hi. How can I specific that my for a specific external monitor always 154 DPI is used? [08:23] I know I can set this with xrandr, but to take effect I need to re-login, and then the xrand change is lost [08:24] you could add it to ~/.xinitrc [08:24] or some such [08:24] not sure what the right way to do that anymore is, i havent used linux with a window manager in some time [08:24] fub: put the xrandrd line in ~/.xsessionrc [08:24] ^ yeah that sounds more right than what i said [08:24] .xinitrc is only for xinit/startx [08:24] right [08:24] like i said im rusty on the old WM stuff [08:25] all linux server for me heh [08:25] Maybe an alternative would be to put it in xorg.conf for all users, e.g. https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/xorg#Display_size_and_DPI [08:25] ducasse: can this be monitor specific? My use case is: a) only laptop b) only external 4k monitor c) only external FHD monitor [08:25] That would even work within the display manager [08:25] alkisg, if i can avoid, 100€ in my pockets are good at the moment :| [08:25] [09:17] Firefox browsing e.g. youtube will be slow no matter which OS or distro you select [08:26] i don't understand what do u want to say [08:26] your processor is bad [08:26] jk^: I mean that youtube browsing needs a better CPU than what you have [08:26] long story short [08:27] alkisg: For xorg.conf it can be tied to a specific monitor, is that right? [08:27] fub: yes [08:28] so even if i try lubuntu that's so light, i can't use pc for normal uses? [08:28] alkisg: so then I have to take each monitor I have, calculate the DisplaySize and add it in the xorg.conf, right? [08:28] usages? [08:28] Hi... I just tried installing PulseAudio Equalizer. I get a setting in Shell extensions that asks me if I want to enable system wide PulseAudio-Equalizer. But whatever I choose, I don't see the equalizer. Any experience with this? (supo apt install pulseaudio-equalizer) [08:28] jk^: you can use ubuntu-mate or lubuntu or windows or whatever for light tasks like solitaire or libreoffice writer, but not for heavy tasks like decoding HQ video. It's not a limitation of the software, but of the hardware. [08:29] I'm getting that dialog box when trying to lanuch the equalizer from inside the software center. [08:29] jk^: What OS do you use now? [08:29] fub: right, and only for the monitors that autodetection doesn't satisfy you [08:30] ok, but now i'm not talking about decoding HQ video, i'm talking about "normal/basic" usage of the pc such as: web browsing, mail, youtube, chat, music :\ [08:30] jk^: youtube has HQ video [08:30] web browsing nowadays is the heaviest common task [08:30] ok [08:30] :( [08:31] jk^, I think any computer that's less than 5 years old, should be able to do basic stuff like browsing the internet when you use a light distro like mate or lubuntu [08:31] His isn't less than 5 years old [08:31] but I also have a computer with only 1 gig of RAM and a dual core. And that tends to get really slow with lots of javascipt loaded sites [08:31] alkisg: the resolution is auto detected and fine, but the DPI is bad and so everything is tiny here on 4k [08:31] fub: yeah, got it [08:32] fub: i see a section on how to configure dpi on nvidia, but for others, I only see DisplaySize which indirectly causes DPI calculations [08:33] yeah I have an intel card (its an thinkpad x1 carbon) [08:34] so I will look for the dimensions of my external monitor now [08:40] alkisg: so how do I get an unique identifier for my monitor? [08:45] I installed Ubuntu on my X1 Carbon and everything works as it should ( WiFi, function keys, sleep, shutdown ) - if I choose the minimal install and reinstall Ubuntu with that - will those things work out of the box aswell ? [08:46] try it and tell me === r0Oter is now known as r00ter [08:58] hi [08:58] can I make my custom action appear under Create New Document/ [08:59] xubuntu thunar [09:03] mentalita: grep TEMPLATES ~/.config/user-dirs.dirs [09:04] This will probably show that your TEMPLATES folder is ~/Templates, which is a folder that you can create and put documents inside it [09:04] Those then appear in New> actions of file managers [09:04] alkisg: not sure what should I replace with what? [09:04] Just run the command and paste the result here [09:04] XDG_TEMPLATES_DIR="$HOME/Templates" [09:04] ok I see them [09:04] Right. So create /home/mentalita/Templates and put your templates there [09:04] ok [09:04] cheers man [09:04] np [09:04] here's a joint [09:07] alkisg: I can't change the icon tho :( [09:08] mentalita: icon on what, the file type in general or the menu in thunar? [09:09] alkisg: like when you right click somewhere in a folder, create new > python script. it's some generic icon...in a folder is different, like python's icon (it's still ugly but at least it's python's) [09:09] it's different in a folder8 [09:11] Paste a screenshot, but that sounds thunar-specific, and I'm not using thunar... [09:11] alkisg: so in xorg.conf I cant set settings for a specific monitor [09:11] just for a specific "port" like DP1-1 [09:11] I now tried writing a little script and put it in my .xinitrc [09:12] but even an echo "foo" > /home/myuser/test.log in the .xinitrc will not write to that log file [09:12] alkisg: http://i.imgur.com/o6boXHr.png here's in a folder, but it won't let me take a screenshot while the right click pop up menu is open [09:13] I have the feeling that gdm skips the xinitrc, because there is also no "exec i3" in there [09:14] fub: don't use .xinitrc, use .xsessionrc like i said earlier [09:15] ok, I will try [09:15] does kern.log and syslog not regenerate if you delete them? [09:15] fub: unless you actually use xinit/startx, which i doubt since you mention gdm [09:15] ducasse: this is the script I will execute from there: http://dpaste.com/1BJP8YQ [09:16] it should set the dpi only if I am using the 4k screen [09:16] fub: sounds strange if displaysize isn't per display :D [09:17] alkisg: what do you mean? [09:17] im deleted those files and its been some time and they have not regenerated [09:18] hotwater99999: try 'touch'ing them [09:18] how you do that? [09:18] ducasse: [09:19] 'touch /var/log/syslog' (as root) [09:19] can I change the icon of a template [09:20] so, is clamAV just a scanner :\ not a completely security solution :\ [09:20] ? [09:20] or can I at least group custom actions in a folder [09:20] i think the other one is kern.log right? [09:20] i mean thats the name of one of the files [09:21] ducasse: thanks, putting it in xsessionrc executed it. it also executed xrandr --dpi 154 (as I wanted to), but maybe this is already too late in the xsession start so it has no effect? because all things are still tiny (and not the same as if I put the dpi setting in ~/.Xresources) [09:23] ducasse: they appeared but they are blank right now [09:23] i thought files like that would regenerate? === jackNemrod_ is now known as jackNemrod [09:24] is this something that might get fixed on a reboot? [09:25] (11:12:06 πμ) mentalita: alkisg: http://i.imgur.com/o6boXHr.png here's in a folder, but it won't let me take a screenshot while the right click pop up menu is open => to do that you use a program that takes screenshots after 5 seconds (usually included) [09:26] (11:11:38 πμ) fub: alkisg: so in xorg.conf I cant set settings for a specific monitor => but that's exactly what monitor sections are for, to be able to specify settings per monitor [09:26] https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/xorg#Display_size_and_DPI [09:26] alkisg: I know I had it on mint but it's not here [09:26] alkisg: can I find out where are templates icon located? [09:26] or all the icons [09:27] mentalita: in general, .desktop files specify the icons. But I don't know about thunar, sorry. [09:27] hotwater99999: you also need to chown the files to syslog:adm [09:28] would anyone mind giving me a hand with blockid syntax for fstab ? I have all the information I need to mount my drive but I’m not parsing it correctly for some reason….. [09:28] omegaa_pdx: ask the more specific question; noone can say "yes I'll help you" before seeing the details.. [09:30] alkisg: but if you look at the example there, you see the identifier is just "Monitor0" [09:30] alkisg: do you know the command for that? I didnt realize that this would not happen on auto lol [09:30] i think i figured it out, thanks anyways…. [09:30] how should this differentiate between a 4k monitor and a different monitor I have [09:30] fub: of course not, it can be HDMI-0 etc [09:30] It's just an example [09:30] fub: type xrandr and check the output names [09:31] alkisg: right, so imagin this: Im at home and plug my 4k in HDMI-0, then Im at work and plug the FHD [09:31] both at HDMI-0 [09:31] then the "Identifier" is the same, but they have different resolutions and dimensions, right? [09:32] anyone know the chown command for system log files? [09:32] so the identifier option is not monitor specific, its (connecting) port specific (DP1-1, DP1-2, HDMI-0, HDMI-1, ..) [09:33] fub: yes if you want to specify a different displaysize on the same output, it's getting more difficult, I'm not sure if a match xorg directive could do that. Alternatively, you could search to apply the xrandr command earlier, at the DM init stage. [09:33] hotwater99999: sudo chown user:group file [09:34] alkisg: exactly, thats what I am trying right now. I wrote a little script and put it in .xsessionrc, see here: http://dpaste.com/1BJP8YQ [09:34] I'm not sure that .xsessionrc is early enough [09:35] alkisg: yeah, thats what I also think, because the xrandr --dpi command in there has no effect on the UI [09:35] so where else can I put this? [09:35] Which ubuntu version and which display manager and which desktop environment? [09:35] that command did not work [09:36] hotwater99999: sudo chown syslog:adm /var/log/syslog [09:38] fub: `xrandr --output VGA-1 --dpi 144` in .xsessionrc works for me in Lubuntu 16.04 [09:40] alkisg: the command worked but the files are still empty [09:40] hotwater99999: now try: logger hi [09:40] Then check your syslog [09:41] alkisg: they are both still blank [09:41] If we didn't get an answer on askubuntu, could we try here alternatively? I got a wifi issue ; . ; [09:41] hotwater99999: service rsyslog status [09:43] Repentance: yes, you can ask here. You can also mention the link of the question if you want. [09:43] Thanks [09:44] alkisg: https://zerobin.net/?e1da0cfa6a1d9f01#z2/76ahPn7MFpgxhz2V7YRGI1zR68fXLkeVlrTnX+B0= [09:45] hotwater99999: ok, try sudo service rsyslog restart; logger hi; tail /var/log/syslog [09:45] This was my issue: https://askubuntu.com/questions/983103/after-installing-bluetooth-headphones-wifi-drops [09:47] alkisg: thanks they are both back up.. :) [09:47] np [09:47] I got on GitHub and went to the firmware driver's author's page where he has submitted his updated drivers for us to use: https://github.com/lwfinger/rtlwifi_new/issues If you see the Issues page here, there are very similar issues to mine with the rtl8821ae LAN driver. [09:49] lwfinger actually commented back to my issue but without good advice, as I am clearly noob. But, even the method I followed with on askubuntu doesn't work because for some reason, I'm getting a reply back that the .conf config file with the parameters I've entered as suggested on the Ubuntu page I've linked to, that the parameters are being ignored. [09:53] I'm using ubuntu 17.10 with gdm and i3 [09:55] This problem all started when I installed some Bluetooth headphones. So my wifi keeps dropping and the only thing I can think of doing right now is typing into command: sudo modprobe -r rtl8821ae && sudo modprobe rtl8821ae [09:56] alkisg: just tested, when I put "xrand --output DP1-1 --dpi 154" in my .xsessionrc, it does not change anything with the look (everything still tiny), but xdpyinfo shows the 154 dpi. [09:56] (but this also happens when I started i3 and then type xrandr --dpi. the dpi is changed but it has no effect [09:56] fub: put `xterm` in that file, and see if xterm starts before the session [09:58] alkisg: "exec xterm" or just "xterm" ? [09:58] Just xterm [09:58] You're supposed to see an xterm without a window manager etc [09:59] Then when you exit it, the session will continue normally [09:59] In xterm, type `ps faux` to see what's running at that point and whatnot [09:59] no xterm here [09:59] I logged out and logged in again [09:59] which xterm "xterm not found" [09:59] maybe I need to install this first [10:00] ok, next try [10:01] alkisg: okay, xterm is started before everything else appears [10:01] If I'm not replying it's due to the obvious issues. [10:03] fub: run `ps faux | nc termbin.com 9999` to put a list of processes to pastebin [10:03] got it in a text file, will paste, second [10:03] ...if you only have systemd --user, gdm and xterm there... then it's early enough [10:04] Xsession i3 > xterm [10:05] alkisg: http://dpaste.com/3XPZ7JR [10:05] line 160 is what you are looking for I guess [10:06] I'm a noob with i3... I'd like to learn how to use it eventually. [10:06] fub: yes, although it seems like i3 doesn't clean up the sessions properly, you still have processes from the previous logout, check the bottom [10:07] fub: so, it's early enough, and it's weird if settings are not applied at that point. Try to set dpi manually now before typing exit to continue, does that work? [10:09] alkisg: no, does not work. xdpyinfo shows its 154x154, but after exiting the term, its still tiny [10:09] I wish I could see a print screen of what this setup looks like, sounds cool. [10:10] Repentance: its tiny currently, when its normal size I can make a screenshot for you ;) [10:10] cool ! [10:10] alkisg: can I leave all this gnome-shell session stuff out? maybe thats the problem? [10:11] I downloaded someone's advertised color scheme for Vim I saw on his YouTube page link to his GitHub. Sometimes, it doesn't hurt borrowing creativity [10:13] fub: you're using wayland btw :D [10:13] fub: so, xorg is kind of "emulated" there... maybe you should be seeking wayland specific instruction instead. Try logging in with the xorg session. [10:14] I thought when using i3, it falls back to xorg [10:14]