[00:33] <dstaley> Is there a way to skip network setup in the 18.04 server installer?
[00:33] <dstaley> If I choose done without configuring anything, it just restarts the setup process.
[00:36] <dstaley> The tutorial says "If no network is found, the installer can continue anyway", but that doesn't seem to be the case, at least not if it detects a network interface.
[01:46] <kaddi> ryuo: are you still around? I ran the command to disable systemd-resolved and the issue persists. The /etc/resolv.conf is changed before the VPN connection it now says:# Generated by NetworkManager search blueprintrf.com nameserver 127.0.0.53
[01:46] <kaddi> After the VPN connection the resolv.conf is the same as posted earlier but I still can't resolve the machines on the second search domain
[02:04] <R13ose> I get this error "Configuration file "/home/test/.config/kreadconfig5rc" not writable. Please contact your system administrator." and unsure why.  Any ideas?  I tried chown and came out with this "chown: changing ownership of '/home/test/.face': Read-only file system"
[02:11] <kaddi> R13ose:  what does ls -l /home/test/.config/kreadconfig5rc say?
[02:15] <R13ose> kaddi: there is no file, that I see.
[02:16] <kaddi> what user are you?
[02:16] <R13ose> test
[02:17] <kaddi> is that a limited account?
[02:18] <R13ose> how do I tell?
[02:19] <kaddi> can you type groups in your command line and see if sudo appears in the list?
[02:20] <R13ose> yes sudo appears
[02:21] <kaddi> ok, weird
[02:21] <tiggster79> R13ose: what directory are you in when you ls -l?
[02:21] <kaddi> can you tell me if this gives an error: touch /home/test/.config/kreadconfig5rc
[02:22] <R13ose> tiggster79: in the .config folder
[02:22] <Bashing-om> R13ose: is the entire file system now read only ? . what results with terminal commands ' touch testing ; ls -al testing ' ?
[02:22] <kaddi> @ryuo you wanna know something absolutely hilarious? nslookup -debug zeus works, nslookup zeus times out
[02:24] <R13ose> touch: cannot touch '/home/test/.config/kreadconfig5rc': Read-only file system
[02:24] <kaddi> how are you booting into the system? are you accessing the OS from a live-cd?
[02:25] <Bashing-om> R13ose: Uh Huh .. boot a liveDVD/USB and run a file system check repair (fsck) .
[02:25] <R13ose> Bashing-om: Is testing the use?
[02:25] <R13ose> user*
[02:25] <R13ose> I am booting off of the hdd
[02:26] <Bashing-om> R13ose: no, we need to know if it is the file system at large that is now read only .
[02:27] <R13ose> confused.
[02:29] <Bashing-om> R13ose: the system goes 1) read olnly to prtect it's self when corrupted, 2) recovery consile is also read only . so, what results ' touch testing ; ls -al testing ' ?
[02:29] <R13ose> "touch: cannot touch 'testing': Read-only file system  ls: cannot access 'testing': No such file or directory"
[02:30] <Bashing-om> R13ose: And this ^ from a normal boot ? then time for fsck .
[02:32] <R13ose> yes and I think last time I did fsck, the machine blow up.
[02:35] <Bashing-om> R13ose: As is now you have a not so usable machine . what other options can you come up with other than learn fsck ?
[02:35] <kaddi> does anyone have an idea why nslookup hercules wouldn't work, when nslookup -debug hercules resolves correctly?
[02:35] <R13ose> I am not sure but I don't want to blow up the machine again,
[02:39] <R13ose> Yet, I will try fsck
[02:39] <Bashing-om> R13ose: Well, get a good night's sleep. back up your data .. and 1) fix this install - failed hard drive ?? - 2) take the nuclear solution and re-install - NOoooo .
[02:40] <R13ose> Thanks
[02:41] <Bashing-om> R13ose: Not much help yet . Me I am done for this session, will be back on tommorrow and we can explore see what we can do to learn fsck :)
[02:43] <R13ose> Bashing-om: thanks again.  I will try to learn fsck before using it.
[02:45] <JustAPerson> Anyone know a gnome extension to remember mouse position when alt-tabbing between windows
[02:45] <Bashing-om> R13ose: Good deal. keep in mind as this is the 2nd time .. hard drive issues ? might want to verify the hard drive's health ( smartctl ) .
[02:46] <R13ose> Bashing-om: can I use smartctl in the mode I am in now?
[02:48] <R13ose> I will be back on tomorrow
[02:49] <Bashing-om> R13ose: yes and no .. you can take a look at what is in the data base presently. then decide on further actions .
[02:49] <R13ose> thanks
[02:50] <Bashing-om> R13ose: Been there ( ro file system ) a few times .. always a fret !
[03:01] <qwebirc9273> hey I'm trying to install Kubuntu but the install keeps hanging when going from the "Software" section to the "Disk Setup" section ... has anyone seen this?  What do I do?
[03:06] <cheater> hi
[03:07] <cheater> is there a way to 1. have a fixed number of workspaces and 2. display a workspace switcher in the dock on the left?
[03:17] <slicktux> Hello all, I need to install Qt-Creator in my Ubuntu box; what is the best way to go about it?\
[03:18] <granttrec> slicktux: register and download from site
[03:19] <slicktux> Well, I was initially going to to that but I do not like how the installation isolates qt from my system; I am a developer and I do not want to have libraries isolated. Is there not a way to install it by linking it globally to the system?
[03:20] <slicktux> install it in a way that it links it to my system gloablly***
[03:20] <slicktux> Wait, I think I can acheive so with the command.
[03:20] <slicktux> sudo apt-get install -y qtcreator.
[03:21] <slicktux> That should do what I need, right"
[03:21] <slicktux> ?
[03:21] <granttrec> yeah that should do it
[03:21] <slicktux> Awesome!
[03:22] <granttrec> might be a bit behind since your a developping but probs wont affect you
[03:25] <slicktux> Well, I should be fine; qt-creator relies on my systems Qt libraries. . .
[03:25] <slicktux> I have the latest.
[04:43] <kaddi> ok, something is changing my /etc/resolv.conf. How can I register which process does it?
[05:00] <d_kam> Hello. I have an install of 18.04 desktop.  It boots fin on 4.15-32, but -33 and -34 both boot into busybox.  Any idea why?
[05:02] <granttrec> d_kam: probs need more details
[05:03] <d_kam> granttrec: sure - what would help? I'm not using LVM or LUKS,
[05:05] <d_kam> root is on sdc, windows on sda. I was wondering if perhaps it's trying the wrong disk for root.
[05:06] <granttrec> have you checked any logs
[05:07] <d_kam> I wouldn't expect to see any logs during boot as it doesn't seem to find or mount root
[05:08] <d_kam> Since -32 boots fine, I figured it was some change in the kernel -33 and -34.
[05:17] <d_kam> Busybox reports my root drive (sdc) is a linux_raid_member - which it is not.
[05:17] <d_kam> I suppose that could stop it booting - if it's trying to rebuild an array that isn't actually present.
[05:22] <d_kam> The UUID for /dev/sdc displaying in Busybox, isn't visibile with blkid when I boot from -32.  Any idea why -33 and -34 are looking at sdc rather than sdc1?
[05:37] <d_kam> This seems to be the problem - initramfs on -33 and -34 can only see sdc and not sdc1 - an idea why? Something to do with UEFI maybe?
[05:43] <slingamn> what's the best way to remove all rate-limiting rules from ufw?
[06:11] <Niytro> hello
[06:14] <Rouner> hey, i got a problem when i compile the pcre-8.42. such as i run ./configure --prefix=/usr/local/pcre and the it ouput 'configure: error: Invalid C++ compiler or C++ compiler flags'.  who can help me?
[06:21] <rfm> Rouner, probably the people who could help are wherever you got pcre-8.42 from; it's not a part of a supported ubuntu release afaik
[06:32] <Niytro> ubuntu have any real time voice modulators?
[06:33] <Niytro> i tried playing with sox from a forum post but it didnt work or most likely it required extra config
[06:51] <MonsieurBon> Can I somehow tell ubuntu not to group similar windows (like terminals) so I can alt+tab through all of the windows and not just the recently active ones?
[06:57] <k_sze[work]> I have lines to start keychain in my ~/.profile
[06:58] <k_sze[work]> And it's causing the gdm3 to get stuck when I try to login
[06:58] <k_sze[work]> Why does it even try to evaluate .profile? I thought .profile is only for the shell?
[07:01] <Niytro> MonsieurBon, try hitting down arrow while alt+tabbed?
[07:02] <Niytro> MonsieurBon, or super+w?
[07:05] <BuckarooBanzai> hi
[07:05] <al2o3-cr> MonsieurBon: try alt + esc?
[07:05] <Niytro> MonsieurBon, Open Settings > Keyboard > Navigation > Switch Windows > Your_Key-Combo
[07:17] <MonsieurBon> Niytro, thx, I configured Alt+Tab as switch windows instead of switch applications. Works perfectly!
[07:19] <Niytro> MonsieurBon, very nice
[07:24] <k_sze[work]> If I have mounted a smb drive in the graphical Files program, can I find it in the terminal?
[07:45] <okovko> i'm setting up opendkim on send only ubuntu mail server, using postfix and ssmtp. i've set up opendkim and the public key on dns is correct when i check with dig. my emails are signed. however, the dkim check fails at the relay and the recipient. how do i proceed to debug the issue?
[07:45] <okovko> i get this in the email: "DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; c=relaxed/simple; d=olegkov.com; s=mail"
[07:45] <okovko> and dkim=fail of course
[07:46] <okovko> do the "d" and "s" fields look normal? they look okay to me
[07:47] <ZaZaQR> hello
[08:16] <okovko> anyone ever debug "opendkim-testmsg: dkim_eom(): Bad signature"?
[08:17] <ducasse> okovko: maybe ##networking would be a better place to ask
[08:17] <okovko> maybe, but there's 1100 godly nerds here
[08:17] <okovko> i'll give it a shot, thanks (:
[08:18] <ducasse> okovko: there aren't 1100 _active_ nerds here at this time, though :)
[08:18] <okovko> ducasse always worth a shot ^^
[08:18] <ducasse> okovko: sure, i was just making a suggestion
[09:11] <drager> Hey, I'm having some trouble with xgd-open and firefox developer edition. Applications that make use of xgd-open just opens a new window of firefox but no url is present. If I run `xdg-open http://localhost` the same behavior occurs. Ideas? I supspect this might be a firefox issue
[09:27] <geomintix> Hi o/
[09:30] <Cybertinus> hi
[09:31] <Cybertinus> In the old days I could place a script in /etc/network/if-pre-up.d/ and this would run during startup (in this case: just before the actual interfaces are started). How can I run a script just before Netplan starts my interfaces?
[09:33] <geomintix> Cybertinus, i am olso interrested by solution ;)
[09:34] <antal> I'm also pulling my hair out because of Netplan, good luck to all!
[09:37] <okovko> how do i generate an .eml file on the command line? i can't seem to google this... like grab the output of mail or sendmail before it gets sent
[09:38] <okovko> mail -v is not available for postfix i guess
[09:55] <empedokles78> How can I disable the watch-lock-screen after the energy saver turned out the monitor in Gnome?
[10:02] <blackyboy> Hi Everyone,
[10:02] <blackyboy> Fail2ban works before, Now i have manually remove failed2ban inserted rule from iptables, Again tried restarting fail2ban service, thought it will insert the rules automatically but it's not. Anyone faced similar issue kindly share your solution with me.
[10:11] <vimes> Hello! I want to create a bunch of databases and users, each user with their own database and give all of them PHPMyAdmin access, these databases would just be used so that people can learn some SQL. is there any easy way to create many users, assign each user their own DB and populate these instead of doing it the manual way I know
[10:11] <vimes> using ubuntu server 16.04
[10:28] <aruns> Hey guys, trying to install php7.2-bcmath and php7.2-fpm on Ubuntu 18.04.1 LTS, and am getting the following: https://bpaste.net/show/babab1869efb
[10:29] <aruns> With the incompatible versions, can I not specify minor release versions for both dependencies so it doesn't throw an error?
[10:29] <tomreyn> !info php7.2-bcmath bionic
[10:30] <aruns> !info php7.2-common bionic
[10:30] <tomreyn> aruns: why do you have verison incompatibilities in the first place? are you mixing apt repositories for different ubuntu releases?
[10:30] <aruns> No tomreyn
[10:30] <BluesKaj> 'Morning folks
[10:30] <aruns> Fresh Ubuntu 18.04 install.
[10:30] <aruns> It is a backup server for a client we're setting up.
[10:31] <aruns> I did sudo apt-get install -y php7.2
[10:31] <aruns> No PPAs or anything
[10:31] <aruns> I will check the repositories list though
[10:31] <tomreyn> aruns: show output of sudo apt-get update; apt-cache policy
[10:32] <tomreyn> maybe you just forgot to run "sudo apt-get update"
[10:34] <tomreyn> or maybe you're on a *non* amd64/i386 architecture, there php7.2-bcmath does indeed depend on php7.2-common 7.2.3-1ubuntu1
[10:35] <aruns> uname -m gives me x86_64
[10:35] <aruns> So yeah.
[10:36] <tomreyn> that'd be one of the above
[10:36] <tomreyn> amd64 or i386
[10:36] <aruns> Yes.
[10:37] <tomreyn> so php7.2-bcmath would depend on php7.2-common version 7.2.10-0ubuntu0.18.04.1, not 7.2.3-1ubuntu1 (contrary to the output you showed)
[10:38] <aruns> tomreyn: Here is the output of sudo apt-get update; apt-get policy as you requested: https://bpaste.net/show/b4e16071d347
[10:38] <ppf> for no ppas or anything you have quite the numer of ppas in there
[10:38] <aruns> So maybe I need to set GPG or something?
[10:38] <tomreyn> aruns: so "<aruns> No PPAs or anything" was not quite right
[10:39] <aruns> I mean, I haven't added any PPAs.
[10:39] <aruns> It's a client server.
[10:39] <tomreyn> you do have several PPAs configured there.
[10:39] <ppf> it doesn't really matter if _you_ added them or someone else ;)
[10:41] <tomreyn> aruns: what about apt-cache policy php7.2-common php7.2-bcmath php7.2-fpm
[10:41] <tomreyn> this should show which of your PPAs causes the problems.
[10:42] <tomreyn> also some of your PPAs are half configured, since their GPG signingn keys are lńot available / have not been configured to be trusted by APT.
[10:43] <aruns> https://bpaste.net/show/cb97341b60c6
[10:43] <aruns> I take it the 500 is the HTTP status code.
[10:43] <aruns> So it's not hitting any of them?
[10:43] <ppf> the 500 is the priority of that source
[10:43] <aruns> Oh I see.
[10:44] <ppf> so, get rid of your ppas and you're good to go
[10:45] <aruns> ppf: Do you mean priority as in, could there be multiple servers for downloading a package, and it prioritises a certain server?
[10:45] <ppf> sources, not servers
[10:45] <aruns> Ah.
[10:45] <m2_teknix> I am able to install Office 365 on Ubuntu 18 using CrossOver. But I am not able to log into outlook via my corporate Office 365 account. Can someone help?
[10:45] <ppf> like, logical 'servers', not physical ones
[10:45] <aruns> Right.
[10:46] <aruns> So I just need to get rid of the Filearena PPA in that case then?
[10:46] <ppf> yes
[10:47] <aruns> OK, cool.
[10:47] <ppf> well, maybe check if that's there for a reason first
[10:47] <ppf> but yes
[10:47] <tomreyn> just removing the ppa wont solve the problems if you have packages installed from there already.
[10:47] <tomreyn> you'd need to ppa-purge, then reinstall those packages.
[10:48] <m2_teknix> I am able to install Office 365 on Ubuntu 18 using CrossOver. But I am not able to log into outlook via my corporate Office 365 account. Can someone help?
[10:48] <tomreyn> m2_teknix: not supported here. try talking to microcoft. but i doubt they'll support it either.
[10:51] <aruns> Thanks tomreyn, I have carte blanche to do whatever I want on the server.
[10:51] <aruns> As it is just a dedicated backup server.
[10:52] <tomreyn> vimes: for the access control part, i'd just setup database users and use phpmyadmin so that it authenticates against the database users
[10:54] <tomreyn> vimes: that's more or less the default phpmyadmin authentication mechanism also. about creating databases, database users, granting these users access to 'their' database, and installing sample data into the databases, i'd just write a simple script to print out the SQL and then pipe this SQL into the mysql server.
[10:54] <tomreyn> aruns: you're welcome.
[11:02] <Cybertinus> geomintix: I found a way to do it. I just installed ifupdown again. Then ifupdown takes care of running the scripts and Netplan configures my interfaces. Not a nice solution, but one that works
[11:09] <illuminated> updating mythbuntu
[11:30] <geomintix> okey nice, thx Cybertinus
[11:40] <Cybertinus> geomintix: I haven't figured out when the if-pre-up.d scripts are run during boot, and when Netplan runs during boot, so I haven't found the guarrantee yet that the script have indeed run before the interfaces are configured. This could be important (for instance when you load iptables via such a script) but I don't know your environment, so I can't make this decission for you, you have to do that yourself :)
[13:13] <cheater> hi, is there a way to 1. have a fixed number of workspaces and 2. display a workspace switcher in the dock on the left?
[13:14] <Younder> cheater, apparently, I have 9 workspaces and switch between them all the time
[13:16] <cheater> Younder: how do you change to this behavior?
[13:16] <Younder> cheater, first Clrt-Alt-<arrow> switches workspaces
[13:16] <cheater> normally ubuntu has a dynamic set of workspaces, and if there are no windows on a workspace, it gets removed
[13:16] <cheater> i want it to stay alive forever
[13:17] <cheater> Younder: how do you get a switcher to show up on the sidebar?
[13:17] <Younder> Do you still use 16.04?
[13:17] <cheater> i would like something to press with the mouse
[13:17] <cheater> no, i'm on 18.04, it's a fresh install
[13:17] <Younder> So no unity-tweak
[13:18] <Younder> https://websiteforstudents.com/what-are-workspaces-and-how-to-use-them-on-ubuntu-18-04-beta/
[13:18] <cheater> apparently there's a way to get gnome-tweak-tool on 18.04, not sure if that's the same? https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-install-tweak-tool-on-ubuntu-18-04-bionic-beaver-linux
[13:19] <cheater> yeah i don't want the workspaces to show up after i clicked activities, i want it to be always visible
[13:20] <cheater> either on the sidebar or on the top bar
[14:42] <pagios> hi all, i would like to give my windows machines access to some folders with access permissions applied on them, i am using linux servers, uset1 should access ofolder1 and read from folder2 and admin should access al all windows machines are part of a workgroup, should i use samba to do that service or any other recommended services?
[14:43] <empedokles78> How can I disable the watch-lock-screen after the energy saver turned out the monitor in Gnome?
[14:47] <jgoutz21> Hello.....Anyone can help me to choose the right kernel version for ubuntu 16.04 please...I am newbie
[14:47] <enzotib> the default
[14:51] <ainz> Hi
[14:51] <ainz> Anybody here can help me with this issue I have with wifi
[14:51] <ainz> on ubuntu
[14:51] <ainz> I'd appreciate it
[14:52] <pragmaticenigma> !ask | ainz
[14:53] <pragmaticenigma> jgoutz21: Use the kernel that is provided when you install Ubuntu. Unless you have a specific reason to change it, it will be adequate for your needs..
[14:54] <ainz> Alright so I have just installed Ubuntu 18.04 (dual boot with windows 7) and the wifi is very slow it says the signal is weak and downloads at about 100KB/s which is very slow. On Windows it works normally, I have a USB dongle (Sagem)
[15:00] <jgoutz21> pragmaticenigma Thank you....The default I know but this server was set up about 1 year ago....It has Linux 4.4.0-116-generic x86_64 and I must upgrade it because it's old.....that's my problem....I got confused with the versions
[15:02] <pragmaticenigma> jgoutz21: The default kernel that is available in 16.04 has been properly patched against all known and reported vulnerabilities. Is there any reason that you specifically desire to upgrade?
[15:05] <jgoutz21> pragmaticenigma I have installed this ubuntu 1 year ago with 4.4.0-116-generic kernel version. I have never updated it. Shouldn't upgrade just the kernel? For security reasons only...
[15:08] <pragmaticenigma> jgoutz21: "sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade" will get you the latest kernels... reboot when complete
[15:10] <jgoutz21> pragmaticenigma Thank you!
[15:28] <ubuntutr> hi all
[15:29] <R13ose> Hi
[15:30] <ubuntutr> rose ?
[15:31] <ubuntutr> whatsap R13ose
[15:32] <R13ose> Trying to fix my machine that broke again.  People said run a live usb and then run fsck.  Yet, I am not sure of what the full command should be.
[15:42] <lobata> R13ose: hmm, i'm not super familiar with the arguments fsck takes, but you could also run smartctl -a /dev/sdx, where sdx is your hard drive, to first determine if your hardware is good
[15:42] <lobata> then, if you explain what's broke, we might be able to help.
[15:43] <lobata> fsck will repair a filesystem i believe but if you're having a problem with a bootloader or kernel panic then it might not do anything
[15:43] <BluesKaj> R13ose:  try sudo e2fsck /dev/sdX, X being the partition concerned
[15:44] <BluesKaj>  /dev/sda for example
[15:46] <R13ose> Should the partition or HDD be mounted?
[15:46] <BluesKaj> no
[15:48] <pragmaticenigma> BluesKaj: For reference: R13ose was here yesterday with a drive that is mouting in read-only mode when booting from said hard drive. The assumptions at the time are the drive has corrupted data or the hardware is failing. It appears Bashing-om was attepting to help, but needed to sign off.
[15:48] <ubuntutr> .
[15:48] <ubuntutr> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5tRkvMXfA4
[15:49] <R13ose> Thanks pragmaticenigma for the recap
[15:49] <pragmaticenigma> ubuntutr: Do you have an Ubuntu Support question?
[15:49] <BluesKaj> ok, pragmaticenigma, wonder if R13ose has a swap partition on there
[15:50] <pragmaticenigma> BluesKaj: Don't know... was just going through the channel logs from yesterday
[15:50] <pragmaticenigma> BluesKaj: https://irclogs.ubuntu.com/2018/09/28/%23ubuntu.html#t02:04
[15:51] <ubuntutr> pragmaticenigma: now no
[15:51] <BluesKaj> sometimes e2fsck mistakes a swap for corrupt blocks iirc
[15:51] <R13ose> Right now I am doing the memtest86 and have 3 errors so far.
[15:51] <pragmaticenigma> ubuntutr: Then please refrain from posting off-topic comments and videos. If you wish to share something that is not Ubuntu support related, please use the #ubuntu-offtopic channel.
[15:52] <ubuntutr> pragmaticenigma: ok thank you.
[15:58] <lobata> R13ose: then one or more of your RAM sticks is definitely bad.
[15:58] <lobata> i'd suggest powering off, removing all but 1 stick, power on and run memtest for a few minutes on each stick, to narrow down which stick(s) are bad. but that is just my best practice
[15:59] <lobata> oh.. doesn't ubuntu come with a built in notification if the hard drive is failing? so i think if you haven't seen that message, the hard drive should be fine (not need to replace the hardware)
[16:00] <pragmaticenigma> lobata: I have never seen such a message, and after a recent harddrive failure don't think that is correct.
[16:01] <lobata> hm. interesting. yeah i saw a message on an old ubuntu machine once. maybe a package had been added to that system
[16:01] <lobata> i think every OS should have that.....
[16:02] <lobata> well, in that case, when the RAM issue is all sorted out, make sure to test the hard drive before continuing using the system. (with gnome-disk-utility or whatever it's called nowadays)
[16:04] <R13ose> I am on a laptop so memory removal is hard.
[16:04] <nudoge> :(
[16:04] <nudoge> its a very important job, good luck.
[16:04] <R13ose> I will try smartctl and e2fsck
[16:05] <pragmaticenigma> R13ose: with bad memory in the machine, it wouldn't be recommended to proceed
[16:06] <pragmaticenigma> R13ose: The broken memory module will lead to data corruption and potential loss of data on the harddrive. Memory is crucial to the proper functioning of your computer.
[16:06] <nudoge> ^^
[16:07] <nudoge> just look at it like playing with lighters and matches and don't be suprised when it blows up and ur ok.  just prepare for total system failure and ur good.
[16:07] <jcdutton> R13ose, you can change memory on laptops. Which laptop do you have?
[16:08] <R13ose> Acer laptop.
[16:08] <R13ose> Aspire V
[16:11] <lobata> https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Acer+Aspire+V5-572+V5-572G+Memory+(RAM)+Upgrade/33906
[16:14] <R13ose> Seems there is only 1 stick of memory in there.
[16:14] <lobata> yep. so you'll need to replace it
[16:14] <pragmaticenigma> lobata - it would appear that some of the memory is permanently attached to the motherboard. So unless there was an upgrade to more memory purchased, there is little R13ose can do to fix it on their own. The TLDR is: The laptop is toast
[16:15] <R13ose> I need a new laptop or get a tablet :)
[16:15] <lobata> oh, i was afraid of that. well if the laptop powers on with the RAM module out (which is possible i suppose if you're correct) you could run memtest on the built-in memory to make sure it's not corrupt
[16:16] <pragmaticenigma> That's about all that can be done at this point.
[16:17] <lobata> pragmaticenigma: may i see the link?
[16:17] <pragmaticenigma> it's in the iFix pictures you posted... beneath where the memory module can be installed, is 4 RAM chips
[16:18] <R13ose> I can't run the other tests because memory is bad?
[16:18] <lobata> i see. i am fairly certain replacing the RAM stick would fix the problem, but you could be right.
[16:19] <lobata> R13ose: you can't do much with a computer with bad RAM. nothing, really. be prepared for nonboot/freeze/destruction of machine/etc :)
[16:19] <R13ose> Not even live instances?
[16:19] <lobata> no. the RAM is written to millions of times a second. think of it as short-term memory. without it, the computer can't think.
[16:21] <lobata> if, say, the hard drive was bad, you could still run a live system and retrieve files from it, use the live session etc, if the RAM was good.
[16:21] <jcdutton> R13ose, which exact model of Acer is it. There seem to be many different V ones
[16:21] <jcdutton> R13ose, the model should be written on the laptop somewhere
[16:25] <R13ose> V5-572-6872
[16:25] <Systems> hello all. what is the best port for ssh beside 22 because someone brute force my vps and i wanna change the port thats how they can't scan my ssh port
[16:26] <tgm4883> Systems: I wouldn't recommend security though obsecurity. You'd be better served by either SSH Keys (rather than password) and/or using something like denyhosts/fail2ban
[16:27] <mindamp> tgm4883: thats stupid.
[16:27] <mindamp> Systems: change the port to something obscure, and do what tgm4883 says in addition.
[16:28] <mindamp> get rid of that bot net traffic. no one wants to filter that, including fail2ban
[16:28] <mindamp> u can waste the cpu on it if u want i guess.
[16:28] <mindamp> but i wouldnt, with such a quick and easy change as port #
[16:29] <tgm4883> mindamp: I suppose I should have said I wouldn't recommend relying on security though obsecurity, but thanks for being such a charmer
[16:29] <mindamp> tgm4883: thanks for being wrong
[16:30]  * tgm4883 kneels to the superiority of mindamp 
[16:30] <mindamp> more specifically, especially if you are on common VPS nodes. those get scanned literally every few seconds.
[16:31] <mindamp> tgm4883: im sorry :(
[16:31] <jcdutton> R13ose, that has 2 RAM chips, one removable, and one soldered.  If you remove the removable one, and then re-run the memtest, to see which chip is bad
[16:33] <R13ose> My machine is broken in other ways so even if I wanted to do that, I shouldn't
[16:33] <jcdutton> R13ose, how old is it? >1 year?
[16:34] <R13ose> jcdutton: a few years old
[16:35] <jcdutton> R13ose, looks like you need a new laptop or tablet then. Keep the acer laptop, in case you wish to recover anything off the Hard disk.
[16:36] <R13ose> I do wish to get the files off the hdd
[16:38] <lobata> pull out the hdd and stick it in a usb hard drive dock, then connect that to another computer to retrieve the files.
[16:39] <mindamp> laptop prolly just 3.5 SATA anyways
[16:39] <lobata> 2.5
[16:39] <mindamp> could just plug it into another box as secondary boom
[16:39] <mindamp> 3.5
[16:39] <R13ose> I need another machine first
[16:39] <mindamp> true story
[16:40] <mindamp> 2.5
[16:40] <mindamp> lobata: brain fart
[16:41] <mindamp> R13ose: did you try simply reseating the removable chip?
[16:41] <mindamp> give it the old nintendo once over
[16:42] <R13ose> mindamp: my machine is broken in other ways. I want another machine that works.
[16:42] <mindamp> hold it in your hand, sing it a song, warm it up some in your palm, whisper sweet things to it and pray.
[16:42] <mindamp> oh i see. i can't help w/ that :(
[16:43] <jcdutton> R13ose, Have you chosen a new one to get?
[16:43] <R13ose> Nope.  Since this is off-topic, if you want to help me, please pm me jcdutton
[16:44] <lobata> good luck :)
[16:44] <R13ose> lobata: thanks
[16:48] <Systems> tgm4883 mindamp thanks for responses the fast way is to change the port.
[16:58] <mindamp> Systems: as tgm4883 stated, do NOT rely on that for security, but it's also NOT just obfuscation... its removing the problem. regardless of your firewall,fail2ban etc you dont really want them even knowing it's there. set a high port number, will put it outside the range of most nmap and botnet scanners... hopefully.
[16:58] <mindamp> and reduce cpu/traffic in general.
[16:59] <pragmaticenigma> Systems: Agree with mindamp ... the higher the port number the better. It's a short int value so there are plenty to choose from. Going higher than 5000 is generally safe territory away from other conflicting services
[17:00] <mindamp> ^^
[17:00] <mindamp> top limit is what 655xx
[17:00] <mindamp> something liek that 65535?
[17:00] <mindamp> 65435 maybe
[17:01] <mindamp> i think even with fail2ban, they can still connect/use some resources (especially when they know its there and point 1000+ ip's at it etc)
[17:02] <pragmaticenigma> 2^16
[17:02] <mindamp> most botnets will scan VPS provider IP ranges, see 22 open, and then add it to a "list" that then gets brute forced with a ton of IPs to get past fail2ban etc
[17:03] <mindamp> some are even tailored to the specific VPS provider etc
[17:03] <pragmaticenigma> Shodan will do as much mindamp ... the higher port number just keeps it out of reach of the script kiddies
[17:03] <mindamp> since it will know its amazon, or azure, or google etc
[17:03] <mindamp> pragmaticenigma: yeah..
[17:03] <mindamp> i think nmap has a few set "prescans" that most use
[17:03] <mindamp> and high port numbers will remove it from all that noise
[17:04] <mindamp> since no one is really going to bother with it if they dont see it on 22
[17:04] <mindamp> anyways.
[17:04] <mindamp> but again, no root + key auth is best
[17:04] <mindamp> better yet.. vpn only + no root + key auth
[17:05] <mindamp> yet cumbersome :P
[17:06] <jcdutton> I just send a single encrypted UDP packet. If the server recognises it, it does not even respond, it opens the SSH port to the one IP address, and then I can ssh in
[17:06] <mindamp> jcdutton: get out of here with that voodoo
[17:06] <mindamp> voodoo!
[17:07] <Systems> for lazy skiddies is ok to change just the port and after this you can see if someone scan the open ports and wanna hack you
[17:07] <jcdutton> mindamp, I have not even written a android app yet to send the udp packet, so only any use from may laptop to my server
[17:08] <Systems> then you can restrict connection per ip and tryes per ip
[17:08] <mindamp> Systems: or set up a honeypot on 22 :D
[17:10] <Systems> mindamp: yeap you will catch the skiddies to see if someone really wanna hack you it's ok to change ssh port if the brute force continue on the new port you know for sure someone wanna hack you
[17:11] <acu> hello everyone
[17:13] <acu> I am trying to run Ubuntu 18.04 on a HP x360 AMD Ryzen 7, and I cannot install it as even the installation usb does not boot (it goes into a blank screen)...
[17:14] <jcdutton> acu, you might be able to try the text installer.
[17:15] <pragmaticenigma> acu: Also, do you have secure boot enabled, efi ??
[17:16] <jcdutton> I have never used secure boot. If secure boot fails security, does it really go to a blank screen, instead of a nice friendly message to say why it failed.
[17:17] <jkyle> I'm getting unmet dependencies on a few packages that I'm unable to resolve. I've noticed it seems the bionic-updates will install an updated version of a package. Then in main, a package might require =1.2.3-15 whereas bionic-updates pulls down 1.2.3-25, thus breaking the install.
[17:17] <acu> pragmaticenigma, yes, I disable the secure boot - interestingly before I updated the bios, I installed Ubuntu 18.04 (no touch screen working), but it was O
[17:17] <jkyle> what does bionic-updates provide? What do I lose if I disable and only target main?
[17:18] <teward> jkyle: if you disable bionic-updates you should at least enable bionic-security
[17:19] <teward> jkyle: bionic-updates provides package updates for bugfixes, etc. that aren't necessarily Security updates
[17:19] <teward> (though Security updates get pushed to both -security and -updates)
[17:20] <jkyle> bionic-security is enable,d actually I'm going the other route. I'm adding universe in addition to main in bionic-updates
[17:20] <jkyle> that may be where the gap is
[17:22] <jkyle> on a side, anyone have issues in google-chrome with the mouse cursor disappearing and scrolling not working (while cursor is gone)
[17:26] <jkyle> ok, adding universe to updates did the trick
[17:29] <vimar> Hi
[17:51] <dimm> hello, All! What a good software for manage ssh connection? multitabbed, save password
[17:52] <pragmaticenigma> dimm: This isn't the best place for software recommendations. We focus on support question, like fixing software and configurations.
[17:53] <dimm> ok :-)
[17:53]  * dimm went search to google
[17:55] <pragmaticenigma> dimm: You might try #ubuntu-offtopic or searching google ... when seeking recommendations and software, always do your research. And give preference to software that is available in Ubuntu's software repos, there's lots there.
[18:00] <dimm> pragmaticenigma, yes
[18:02] <RamiTheTrainFan> Hi.
[18:03] <Younder> pragmaticenigma, In the case of Mechanical CAD (paying) VariCAD is the only option
[18:03] <Younder> KiCad is fine for Circuitboards
[18:03] <RamiTheTrainFan> Wat?
[18:04] <pragmaticenigma> Younder: This isn't the correct forum for that conversation Younder ... please see #ubuntu-offtopic
[18:05] <RamiTheTrainFan> What is the channel for ubuntu support or help?
[18:06] <manit> is someone using ubuntu on wsl?
[18:06] <SwedeMike> RamiTheTrainFan: this one. But you have to state a question before someone can help you.
[18:06] <tgm4883> manit: lots of people are, doesn't seem like a support question though
[18:07] <pragmaticenigma> !wsl
[18:07] <pragmaticenigma> manit:  see this ^ ^
[18:09] <manit> I sometimes get an error saying resource is unavailable, and it is pending for deletion?
[18:09] <pragmaticenigma> manit: We don't support WSL here... see #ubuntu-on-windows as ubottu referrenced
[18:10] <manit> pragmaticenigma: okay no problem. Thanks.
[18:14] <Younder> pragmaticenigma, I disagree, I think within limits we can advice software. it is a part of the os.
[18:16] <Younder> Unix has always been an environment, not just a kernel.
[18:17] <pragmaticenigma> Younder: The underlaying architectures are not the same. And there are dedicated resources for obtaining support. You wouldn't go to the auto mechanic for a kidney transplant
[18:20] <JimBuntu> I agree with pragmaticenigma  and... the discussion itself either belongs in -ops or -offtopic.
[18:20] <pikia> Anyone use the slack app on ubuntu here?
[18:20] <pragmaticenigma> !ask | pikia
[18:21] <JimBuntu> pikia, Yes and it's not nice on memory.
[18:21] <pikia> Uh. when opening the slack app on ubuntu, it logs me off :/
[18:21] <pikia> Should I just stick with the web version instead?
[18:21] <pikia> Was just wondering if anyone had a similar issue to me
[18:21] <JimBuntu> Whoa! I have never experienced that. Logs you off of the computer, or Slack?
[18:21] <pragmaticenigma> pikia: Logs you out of other isntances... or the app itself does not remain logged in?
[18:21] <pikia> Opening the app logs me off the computer
[18:22] <pragmaticenigma> pikia: Where did you install Slack from... where did you find instructions?
[18:22] <JimBuntu> To be clear, you should be able to stay logged into the computer, a web session, the app and a variety of phones all at the same time.
[18:22] <pikia> Uhh, I meant it logs me off of my ubutu session
[18:22] <tgm4883> pikia: sounds like X crashing
[18:22] <pikia> Litterly kicks me to the login screen again
[18:22] <pikia> Yeah, that was what I was thinking too, since im using waylad
[18:22] <JimBuntu> pikia, here comes the bad part... did you get it from an official Ubuntu repo?
[18:22] <pikia> Yeah :)
[18:23] <pragmaticenigma> pikia: Many applications are not compatible with Wayland... that is likely the reason you're getting logged off... it's actually wayland crashing
[18:23] <pikia> Is there a log to take a look at for the X server?
[18:23] <pikia> Ahhh, I see.
[18:23] <JimBuntu> A quick google search shows multiple other people having similar issues with Slack and other Electron apps.
[18:24] <pragmaticenigma> pikia: Try it with a regular Ubuntu session instead of the wayland session
[18:24] <pikia> https://github.com/electron/electron/issues/9056
[18:24] <pikia> damn yeah
[18:25] <pikia> I would use the regular ubuntu session, but thats configured to use my eGPU, so the xorg.conf file is all wonky and won't work without it
[18:25] <pragmaticenigma> https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg-server/+bug/1760252
[18:26] <JimBuntu> Sorry pikia , I will say this, I don't think you are losing much of anything... unless you count the overhead of an electron app ;-D
[18:26] <pikia> aha. I know a lot of people don't like the bloatness of electron, but for a student like me who, its pretty awesome
[18:26] <pikia> Its quick and easy to make a small app for classes
[18:26] <pikia> and yeah, looks like im SOL for wayland
[18:27] <pragmaticenigma> pikia: If it were me personally... I'd stick to the web client, or download the mobile app for a phone/tablet
[18:27] <pikia> Is there anyway I can add another "ubuntu session" where I use a more normal xorg.conf file?
[18:29] <JimBuntu> pikia, Yeah, you can make your own version of the slack app really easily... basically electron browser that leads to the web portal.
[18:30] <pikia> XD
[18:31] <bizhat> anyone know if Ubuntu mainline kernal support zfs ? https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2402322
[18:32] <outoftime> How to create ADSL\PPPOE connection in Ubuntu 18.04? I have tried few ways but none seams to be right solution
[18:33] <bizhat> @outoftime on command line, you can use pppoeconf
[18:34] <outoftime> bizhat: but there are no "new connection" via network manager's interface
[18:41] <outoftime> bizhat: I found the best way is to use `nmcli` to create new pppoe connetion. But is it really supposed to be configurable only via cli?
[18:42] <outoftime> I mean it is not some tricky configuration of fstab, where best choice is to write it by your hands.
[18:42] <ioria> outoftime, nm-connection-editor   then press '+' then select DSL
[18:42] <outoftime> ioria: I have tried that tool, but there are no pppoe
[18:43] <ioria> outoftime, are you sure ? i have it
[18:43] <outoftime> ioria: it didn't work for me
[18:43] <outoftime> ioria: but, I guess I know what was the problem, I'll try again
[18:50] <R13ose> How do I make sure a second usb drive is mounted in initramfs?  I then want to mount the hard drive and move over the home directory to the usb key.
[18:53] <Younder> R13ose, I boot the system and install it without the drive. Then I add it.
[18:54] <R13ose> Younder: I get that but can't boot the system
[19:05] <outoftime> ioria: when I'm adding new pppoe connection via "nm-connection-..." wired connection is still "off", but when I'm using nmcli it starts to connect immediatly and became connected soon.
[19:06] <outoftime> ioria: I haven't cheched Wired settings after adding pppoe connection, if it matters
[19:07] <ioria> outoftime, i guess because you're using both NM and pppoeconf
[19:08] <outoftime> ioria: no, I'm using liveusb with 18.04, clean system each reboot
[19:08] <ioria> outoftime, Do not use pppoeconf together with NM
[19:08] <outoftime> ioria: I'm not
[19:08] <ioria> outoftime, https://www.reddit.com/r/Ubuntu/comments/8ow827/_/e06ttwc/
[19:09] <outoftime> ioria: I just want to find out what way is suggested for "gui users"?
[19:10] <ioria> outoftime, dsl is basically a cable (ether) connection
[19:11] <Krock> Hello everybody, Ubuntu 18.04 user here. I'm having the issue where the latest libgles1 collides with the nvidia driver: http://paste.debian.net/plain/1045058  Would anyone have a suggestion on how I could repair the local packaging system?
[19:15] <ioria> Krock, you proably need to run  sudo dpkg -i --force-overwrite /var/cache/apt/archives/ pkg , but i'am not aware of this issue
[19:16] <outoftime> ioria: I have this when trying to load from liveusb https://imgur.com/a/2HrVhv3
[19:16] <ioria> outoftime, i see nothing, sy
[19:18] <ioria> outoftime, it's empty,i mean
[19:23] <Krock> ioria: thanks. I think I fixed it now by overwriting libgl1, then libgles1, and finally libglvnd
[19:23] <ioria> Krock, good
[19:24] <outoftime> ioria: slow 3g.. loaded now
[19:24] <Krock> restart will reveal the issues tomorrow if there are any. Will maybe return if I can't find a solution for the new problems :D
[19:24] <Krock> thanks again. have a nice day
[19:24] <ioria> Krock, any time
[19:25] <compdoc> what a poof
[19:30] <outoftime> ioria: can you take a look https://imgur.com/a/2HrVhv3 ?
[19:32] <ioria> outoftime, it's not related to dsl conn
[19:36] <ioria> outoftime, what device is that ?
[19:41] <outoftime> ioria: yes, it is not a network issue. I'm loading ubuntu 18.04 on my notebook ASUS K53T and looks like there are some troubles with video card. It loads long time
[19:43] <outoftime> ioria: `dmesg` http://termbin.com/3c5j
[19:46] <ioria> outoftime, is this from a livecd ot an installed system ?
[19:46] <ioria> *or
[19:46] <outoftime> ioria: liveusb
[19:46] <ioria> outoftime, and you canbnot install ?
[19:46] <ioria> *cannot
[19:48] <outoftime> ioria: I want to test everything before reinstalling old system. Found error during loading and I'm interesing will in reproduce after installation or adding proprietary drivers
[19:48] <ioria> outoftime, no proprietary drivers for radeon so far ,sy
[19:51] <ioria> outoftime, may i suggest Lubuntu/xubuntu ?
[19:51] <outoftime> ioria: I haven't used them. I have some little experience with Mint
[19:52] <ioria> outoftime, try xubuntu, you may like it
[19:52] <outoftime> ioria: is there valuable differences?
[19:52] <ioria> outoftime, the load
[19:53] <ioria> outoftime, and the DE obviously
[19:54] <outoftime> ioria: what about snap, apt, systemd?
[19:55] <ioria> outoftime, the core system is the same
[20:00] <kalock> hi all, i am working on booting from USB via EFI and i have made it as far as the GRUB prompt on my USB linux image.  i cannot seem to figure out what GRUB commands to issue in order to boot linux now.  have tried the obvious ones from google but they are not working for some reason, if anyone has ideas?
[20:05] <outoftime> kalock: I'm noobie, but have you tried to make clean install and than `dd` on your usb?
[20:07] <kalock> outoftime: yes, DD is what enabled my EFI to finally read the USB drive and boot as far as GRUB.  i just need to figure out how to load my kernel now somehow.  have located 2 vmlinuz files but i must not be sending the correct GRUB commands
[20:08] <outoftime> kalock: have you changed "BIOS" setting to load from usb?
[20:10] <kalock> outoftime: yes, i am able to boot from the usb, it's just GRUB needs to be manually told how to boot linux now
[20:10] <kalock> outoftime: this GRUB is on the USB itself as it is a live iso
[20:11] <bprompt> hmm
[20:11] <outoftime> kalock: liveusb or clean install? Or you what to install GRUB with lots of different *.iso with different linux distors?
[20:11] <bprompt> kalock:   for 18.04 the liveUSB booted right off for me, it didn't drop me on the console prompt
[20:12] <bprompt> kalock:   18.04 amd64 desktop iso that is
[20:12] <outoftime> kalock: or you want to make liveusb with multiple distros?
[20:13] <outoftime> bprompt: same, I'm from liveusb now, whated to try before installing.
[20:13] <outoftime> bprompt: *wanted
[20:13] <kalock> bprompt: i am pretty sure that the reason it didn't is because my EFI is custom.  this is a chromebook using MrChromebox script.  but i am able to boot the live USB, it just brings me to it's GRUB and i shall have to probably mount the filesystem and load the kernel?
[20:13] <ThiagoCMC> Hey guys, with Ubuntu 18.04 and Netplan (and systemd-networkd), do we still need the vconfig (vlan package) to configure VLANs?
[20:14] <kalock> outoftime: i am putting ubuntu 64 on a chromebook solo boot
[20:15] <outoftime> kalock: so you have `sudo dd if=<path>/ubuntu-18.04.iso of=/dev/<usb>` and it still didn't work?
[20:15] <bprompt> kalock:   hmmm haven't done that one myself yet
[20:16] <kalock> outoftime: that part works ok, the live image is intact and bootable.  it's probably my custom EFI that is making GRUB stop, so i just need to learn the commands to load linux
[20:17] <kalock> no error messages, i just literally get dumped at the GRUB prompt
[20:18] <outoftime> kalock: wait for smarter people, can not help you with that. You can try to google how to install ubuntu on chromebook, making liveusb have to described there too.
[20:18] <kalock> outoftime: thanks for your help :)
[20:19] <kalock> bprompt: i'll try a few other linux images to make sure it's not just ubuntu but i doubt that's the issue
[20:23] <bprompt> kalock:    I believe you, and I think you're correct, is the modified EFI firmware.... I just haven't done that :(, give it a wait here, or come back later, other folks who may know may be around, they aren't here yet
[20:23] <ThiagoCMC> Anyone?   :-P
[20:24] <outoftime> ThiagoCMC: jsut repeat question, "Anyone?" is meaning less question.
[20:24] <ThiagoCMC> outoftime, I just didn't wanted to re-post the question... Sorry!
[20:25] <kalock> bprompt: thanks for the help mate :)
[20:25] <outoftime> ThiagoCMC: no offence, it was an advice. Use arrow up if your IRC client allow it.
[20:26] <ThiagoCMC> Ok!
[21:25] <sysRPL> hello
[21:26] <sysRPL> could someone help me here? i set nemo to be my default file manager on ubunut, but now i cannot change the desktop background. everything i have tried to do to change my wallpaper results in no effect. help please
[21:44] <bray90820> Is there any way to show battery percentage in 18.04
[21:51] <[Gort]> bray90820, install Gnome Tweaks, run it, then go to Top Bar, then you'll see the option for battery percentage.
[21:52] <gambl0re> how do i check if my laptops hdmi port is 1.0 or 2.0?
[21:54] <sysRPL> [Gort], can you help me? i can't change my desktop background
[21:55] <[Gort]> sysRPL, running on Gnome?
[21:55] <sysRPL> unity ubuntu 16.04
[21:55] <sysRPL> i set nemo as my file manager
[21:56] <sysRPL> now whenever i use any tool to change my background image, nothing happens
[21:56] <[Gort]> hmm... when on 16.04, I was on XFCE. Surely it's in Settings, under background.
[21:56] <sysRPL> yes i can change the settings, but my desktop image does not change
[21:56] <sysRPL> even after reboot
[21:56] <gambl0re> ?
[22:00] <bray90820> [Gort]:
[22:00] <bray90820> Thanks
[22:01] <[Gort]> sysRPL, I'm just googling for answers. See, I don't ever change things like wallpapers, so I'm not the best to ask. Seems you're not the only one. This might be an answer: https://askubuntu.com/questions/527366/wallpaper-is-not-changing-and-right-click-does-not-work-on-desktop-in-ubuntu-14
[22:02] <[Gort]> I tend to have my browser and other programs as wallpaer ;)
[22:03] <[Gort]> bray90820, np
[22:04] <sysRPL> that did it
[22:04] <[Gort]> ah, cool
[22:05] <sysRPL> gsettings set org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.background active true
[22:05] <sysRPL> tgat line
[22:05] <sysRPL> that line
[22:07] <[Gort]> yeah, most of the gnome/unity fixes end up being hidden in gsettings . It's the user friendly way. ;)
[22:33] <cheater> hi
[22:34] <cheater> does anyone know why gsettings dump shows schemas/keys that don't show up in dconf and dconf-editor? why does this difference happen? how does one set those settings then?
[22:40] <Sven_vB> cheater, I think dconf only shows values that are set to a custom value
[22:40] <Sven_vB> i.e. which override the defaults (even if with the same value)
[22:58] <outoftime> Is it hard to get ubuntu 18.04 use unity?