terminated with an uncatchable exception [01:49] Looking around that message, I don't see anything that wasn't being also logged before (when the graphical session was working). [01:49] I suspect some file got corrupted as I had to reset the machine previously to that problem. [01:49] But how do I debug this? === raj_ is now known as raj [02:20] Can you help me please. My dragon boating team wants to win a contest. We need as many people as possible to click the "Like" button on a youtube video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSLuGWetVPQ&t=88s [02:23] metracom: This channel is for support of the Ubuntu operating system, please try to stay on topic. [02:27] Can you help me please. My dragon boating team wants to win a contest. We need as many people as possible to click the "Like" button on a youtube video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSLuGWetVPQ&t=88s [02:27] * strive sighs. [02:27] metracom, spamming is not oke on #freenode, and the channel topic [02:28] Yes, this not spam. [02:28] Yes it is. [02:28] metracom: If you persist, I will remove you. [02:40] Folks, using GNOME3 on Ubuntu 18.04 here, my graphical session no longer starts... :-/ Here's what I find on /var/log/messages: [02:40] Jan 24 22:01:01 jade gnome-shell[4687]: Script

terminated with an uncatchable exception [02:40] Looking around that message, I don't see anything that wasn't being also logged before (when the graphical session was working). [02:40] I suspect some file got corrupted as I had to reset the machine previously to that problem. [02:40] But how do I debug this? [02:42] perform a filecheck on your system, https://help.ubuntu.com/community/FilesystemTroubleshooting [02:43] sudo touch /forcefsck # and reboot [02:56] Sorry if its the wrong place to ask I have 3 packages that apt wont upgrade and would like how to fix it. Errors are pasted here in this pastebin https://pastebin.com/NyhJRf1K [02:56] OerHeks: will try, but I do not have a corrupted filesystem, just a corrupted (ie, truncated, or messed upo) file [03:16] how do i copy root from live drive [03:17] i get black screen when starting from that install [03:23] what is the proper way to install virtualbox on ubuntu 18.04 ? [03:23] with a wiki [03:23] i installed it normally using the software manager but its saying kernel modules are not loaded and i need to run script or something to install it [03:24] yes, find a wiki [03:24] /sbin/rcvboxdrv [03:25] but running that says it failed, and run dmesg to get more info [03:25] and then dmesg prints a huge list of stuff [03:26] and looking at the errors it says "failed to install key" and "failed to remove key from hardware" [03:27] OerHeks: just fixed it. [03:27] FYI, It was a broken GNOME3 extension. workspace-grid. Removing and reinstalling it fixed the issue. [03:27] janat08, most wikis just say to do the normal method of using software manager [03:27] or use sudo apt-get install virtualbox [03:30] sorry my english isn't very good, but i'm trying to get japanese applications to work on ubuntu. most of them have shift_JIS locale not UTF8 [03:30] i don't know. [03:30] what's the simplest way for me to run an application in shift_JIS? [03:37] how do i copy root from live drive [03:39] janat08: In what context? Are you trying to make a copy of your existing install on another partition or something? [03:44] ..also if you have only that one computer, whether it needs to be running some crucial thing like a database or email server which cannot be taken out of service by power cycling it would be useful to know [03:45] genii: when Im looking to reinstall [03:47] janat08: So.. when you plan to reinstall, you want to do something like save all your settings for certain things? Or make a backup of the existing install? Or something else? [03:48] save settings === tulsi is now known as Guest18320 [03:50] janat08: Almost all global settings for stuff will be in the /etc directory, for personal settings, in your home directory [03:50] Oh ty, but I don't think I have the permissions [03:51] to actually copy stuff [03:56] oh well nm [03:57] sounds like that stuff was security related [04:14] hi! [04:15] any one here? [04:16] my ubuntu dock crashed after screen goes black [04:16] it will become black, not transparent [04:17] have you ever met the same problem? [04:17] how to restart ubuntu dock? [04:27] zzp does the screen go black on start up? [04:27] rip he left [05:07] what are the likely nuances one will cross if using ubuntu 14.04 past the end of support in august? [05:07] I just installed 18.04 on a new laptop and can't stand what's happened to gnome-session-flashback, it's unusable [05:30] antimatroid: did you consider looking at 16.04? [05:33] the screenshots on google look more similar to 18.04 than 16.04 [05:33] I was thinking maybe I should see what happens if installing gnome-session-flashback in 14.04 then upgrading [05:35] the way the cursor works has changed too, did they add acceleration in to it? I hate it when the speed isn't constant [05:35] how do I make the speed constant again? [05:35] i would try something actively developed [05:35] or have linux given up on making things customisable? that's a large draw for linux over osx/windows in the first place :( [05:36] actively developed and usable seem to be very hard to find these days [05:36] you are stuck with other people's preferences [05:37] and so many animations/effects etc. that use up resources and slow things down [05:37] :( [05:37] they are very impressive, I'd have a hard time making them myself, but they slow me down and frustrate me when getting work done [05:39] You have more choices on lnx than any alternative plus you can customize everything with more or less effort. its just about making the right choice.... [05:40] how do I customise the cursor to always move at a constant speed in 18.04? [05:40] and gnome-session-flashback has all sorts of changes that suck, and there's only like 9 people in their irc channel :( [05:41] 9 including myself [05:42] ubuntu 14.04 with gnome-session-fallback is perfect :(, now I don't know what to do come august [05:42] flashback* (keep forgetting which name they're using these days) === Class7_ is now known as Class7 [05:50] hi guys, may i know which package responsible of mounting /dev/dm-* for every partition? have this weird issue on my ubuntu 16.04 box, wherein those dm-* are missing [05:50] dmsetup ls also returns empty [05:51] seems like the volumes are okay though as i can mount and use them properly..it's just that we have an app thats using those links (dm-*) as the reference [05:54] antimatroid, why not MATE? [05:54] If you're looking for a more classic GNOME-style experience [05:57] Kon_: I may have to see what the more recent mate is like [05:57] I preferred gnome-session-flashback on 14.04 last time I checked [06:02] Good day every one [06:03] welcome abusimbal [06:05] thank you for the welcome. I can hear the groans lready I am new to IRC [06:05] Been on UNIX for 18 years. [06:06] abusimbal: this is the #ubuntu support channel, for ubuntu problems [06:06] understand that just moved to Ubuntu [06:07] help [06:09] abusimbal: to be able to help you, you need to ask a question first [06:10] thank you sorry for the ignorance just wanted to set up a connection for later [06:13] I need to compile a kernel for ubuntu from non-ubuntu kernel sources. I already fetched the config from /boot for my kernel, but now to actually compile I need to use fakeroot but the debian/rules directory is missing so I am not sure how to improvise from here. [06:15] sparr: we dont support the own kernel builds in the support channel sorry, instead use the !mainline kernels [06:31] lotuspsychje: I am currently using a mainline kernel and have encountered a bug in the intel graphics driver. the folks in #intel-gfx pointed me at a recent commit to the drm-tip kernel repo to find out if the bug has been fixed [06:34] sparr: not sure i understand, when you use mainline kernel, you dont need to compile it anymore right [06:34] sparr: you ahve a bug url? [06:35] have [06:35] 123 [06:35] no. need to do a lot more investigation before filing a bug report. but that would be a waste of time if it has already been fixed. [06:35] wassuuuuuuuuuuuuuuup [06:37] sparr: i would advice to approach this systematic, aka: you found a bug on your intel, first investigate whats happening, then check if there are existing bugs, if not, file a new !bug for your system [06:42] sparr: maybe if you share your whole story & details, volunteers can think along with you [06:42] sparr: the exact chipset, ubuntu version, kernel version affected,.. [06:56] lotuspsychje: I've been sharing my story and details and doing troubleshooting and investigation here and in other channels for over a week now [06:56] Hi hi! I have a question. Is it possible to install kde4 DE on Kubuntu 18.04? I’ve tried the backports but no luck. [06:56] lotuspsychje: the next step is to try the latest driver [07:07] t [07:13] no people speaker [07:13] sholck: this channel is for ubuntu support only, no regular chat [07:13] !chat | sholck [07:13] sholck: #ubuntu is the Ubuntu support channel, for all Ubuntu-related support questions. Please register with NickServ (see /msg ubottu !register) and use #ubuntu-offtopic for other topics (though our !guidelines apply there too). Thanks! [07:14] I am sorry [07:21] i am having trouble removing references to an older version of python ... could someone help? [07:22] 16.04 server === serverok is now known as ServerOk [07:29] using ubuntu-mate, and i think lightdm. how do i enable autologin? [07:30] and how do i prevent it from going to lockscreen [07:31] v 18.10 [07:33] how big should I expect git://git.launchpad.net/~ubuntu-kernel-test/ubuntu/+source/linux/+git/mainline-crack v5.0-rc2 to be to check out? [07:34] I'm 5M objects in and still counting, not evne downloading yet === ServerOk is now known as ServerOK [08:13] Anyone here have experience with IBUS on Ubuntu 18.04? [08:19] qwebirc74055: it's best if you just ask your actual question [08:21] My question is: The Chinese input window does not show up, only in the search bar (the "activities" search bar), but not in applications. I found an entry in the forums where someone had the same problem, but he was referred to IRC. [08:30] What affects the initial values inside /etc/resolv.conf after you connect to a new network? I'm using the openconnect vpn to connect to a network in the arab emirates (very slow connection) and resolv.conf has the nameserver/search params for the emiartes even if I connect to my home's wifi network === jje_ is now known as jje === jje_ is now known as jje === ubuntu is now known as Guest62986 [08:56] hello [08:57] somebody here? [08:57] yea [08:58] from where? [08:58] @Ardee [09:00] uk [09:03] Hello guys [09:03] welcome nawab how can we help you today? [09:04] just new to IRC exploring it a bit [09:06] nawab: if you want to chat you can do so in #ubuntu-offtopic, this channel is strictly for ubuntu support issues. [09:11] /msg NickServ identify swierszczyk [09:12] mxxx: change password now :p [09:12] also change it if you use it in other places. [09:12] I can strongly recommend Passw0rd1. It has served me well over the years [09:12] hunter1 [09:12] :D [09:13] can anyone confirm this bug on a system with another language then english? https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/update-manager/+bug/1813262 [09:13] Launchpad bug 1813262 in update-manager (Ubuntu) "After updates window gives mixed languages instead of native" [Undecided,New] === leion_ is now known as leion [09:15] Ubuntu 18.04 IBUS question: The Chinese input window does not show up, only in the search bar (the "activities" search bar), but not in applications. I found an entry in the forums where someone had the same problem, but he was referred to IRC. [09:18] Is there any other location for postfix config aside from the main.cf? I can see from the logs that it is using a relayhost, but it is not set in /etc/postfix/main.cf [09:18] marz_d`ghostman: perhaps a question for #postfix ? [09:19] lotuspsychje: Okay, just though I'd ask here since I'm using Ubuntu. :) [09:20] marz_d`ghostman: its ok, but usually we focus on ubuntu issues, or if you thinks its ubuntu related postifx idle here np [09:21] might be an ubuntu question, as other distros can do config differently - try #ubuntu-server [09:21] good idea [09:21] lotuspsychje: ducasse thanks guys, will try doing that [09:31] Trying to install biolinux that is based on ubuntu 14.04. Problem is when I try boot the flash drive I get an error: `(initramfs) mount: mounting dev/loop0 on //filesystem.squashfs failed: Input/Output error Can not mount /dev/loop0 (/cdrom/casper/filesystem.squashfs) on //filesystem.squashfs` [09:31] I've checked the checksum and it seems okay to me. [09:33] zipper: might be a bad usb, try a different one [09:37] EriC^: It's not a bad USB afaik I've used it before. I think the issue is to do with UEFI [09:38] zipper: hmm, input/output error suggests bad usb/hardware [09:38] zipper: you could try booting in legacy mode to remove the uefi effect [09:39] I get the same error when I try boot it in legacy or UEFI :( [09:39] i'd say try a different usb [09:39] or a different port too [09:43] zipper: biolinux is not supported here, try their own support forums [09:44] ducasse: Well it's based on ubuntu 14 is why I asked [09:44] what-year-is-this.jpg [09:45] zipper: not really relevant, we've no idea what they've altered [09:45] !derivatives | zipper [09:45] zipper: The Ubuntu channels can only provide support for Ubuntu and its official flavors, since other distributions and derivatives have repository and software changes. So please use their dedicated support venues, for example: Linux Mint (#linuxmint-help on irc.spotchat.org), Kali Linux (#kali-linux), and LXLE (#lxle) [09:47] I'll try boot plain old ubuntu then [09:47] zipper: probably a better idea. [09:48] I wish it was my computer. Problem is that it's not mine. [10:17] Can I just copy and paste old install on different fs? [10:19] With lvm === beaver is now known as evilnewbie [10:29] Janat08: you need to edit fstab and install lvm2 i guess [10:29] Janat08: and reinstall grub/update grub as well [10:30] hi [10:30] is there gui for showing hardware details? [10:34] found hardinfo [10:34] looks good - except, it doesnt show any USB devices (mouse, keyboard..) [10:37] hi [10:40] wanted some help about installing deluge client on ubuntu server [10:43] Hello! When I move a window to the top of the screen, it maximises. Is it possible to disable that? [10:48] I'm reinstalling ubuntu cuz of btrfs issues. Can I just copy and paste files from root after running installer, and how do I get permissions and mount the partitions. [10:48] 'files from root'? [10:49] yes from old install [10:49] janat08: What's the exact command you would use to 'copy and past files from root'? [10:50] drag and drop [10:50] :P [10:51] janat08: I see. It's hard to reason about actions in a GUI interface. [10:51] janat08: you need to copy with same ownership and permissions, so i don't think you can use the gui [10:51] janat08: It would be easier to talk about command line commands. [10:52] you asked and that's what I would've tried [10:52] janat08: do not use drag and drop. You should use something like rsync -aP -- [10:52] janat08: use rsync to copy the files [10:53] janat08: sorry, enter'd. 'rsync -aP --numeric-ids'. Be very careful [10:56] Should I bother with the installer, maybe i should just reinstall grub after copying stuff over? [10:57] janat08: I usually do a fresh install from scratch and do not bother with any old files. [10:58] I'd rather not reinstall stuff all over agian [10:59] I see. Well, most people these days just need a browser and that comes with the default install already. [10:59] janat08: You said you are reinstalling, does that mean you've installed a base system and want to add to that additional packages, and their configurations, from the BTRFS installation? [11:00] yes [11:01] janat08: In which case there's a more intelligent way to go about. We have tools that can identify the list of 'top-level' packages required to be installed. That is done by first mounting the 'old' install as a chroot and running a command like debfoster or apt-mark (I'd have to check the exact command) [11:02] janat08: if you're able to do a chroot mount of the BTRFS root file-system that'd be the easiest way to do it and ensure the system remains stable [11:02] hi there! Which package does hold the "rev" binary? Aynone knows? [11:03] adac: rev: /usr/bin/rev [11:03] lotuspsychje, yes but which deb package has this? [11:04] oh [11:04] dpkg -S /usr/bin/rev [11:04] !info util-linux | adac [11:04] adac: util-linux (source: util-linux): miscellaneous system utilities. In component main, is required. Version 2.31.1-0.4ubuntu3.3 (bionic), package size 907 kB, installed size 3397 kB [11:04] adac: util-linux [11:05] thanks guys! [11:07] I'm chasing down a really annoying issue with 18.04, LUKS2 encrypted root container won't unlock from initialramfs [11:08] TJ-: what have you done so far, and what happens? Has this ever worked? [11:11] SwedeMike: done? broken it I think! It *seems* as if kernel modules (or libraries) are missing from the initialramfs. cryptetup --debug reports "Userspace crypto wrapper cannot use aes-xts-plain65 (-95)". -95 == -EOPNOSUPP so I'm inclined to think there's a missing kernel module for crypto side but not been able to determine which so far. I'm building a duplicate config to test in a VM now. [11:11] SwedeMike: I think it may be due to having "MODULES=dep" in initramfs.conf but can't confirm that as yet [11:15] TJ-: so it worked before, and then you changed to MODULES=dep and updated initramfs and then it didn't work after that? [11:15] when I scroll using a macbook trackpad using ubuntu 14.04 with gnome-session-fallback it keeps scrolling when my fingers leave the track pad, this is not happening for me with 18.04, how do I turn this feature on? I cannot live without it.. or are there any other distros that have this feature? [11:16] It also speeds up the more times I fling my fingers, and works seamlessly, also stopping when I put my fingers back down, it is amazing, why on earth would this not happen with 18.04? [11:16] although I'm running 14.04 on a 2014 11 inch macbook air, and 18.04 on a 2015 11 inch macbook air if that is for some reason making the difference? [11:16] TJ-: https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=901884 talks about this and possibly how to remedy the situation. [11:16] Debian bug 901884 in cryptsetup-initramfs "cryptsetup-initramfs: Unbootable initrd compiled with MODULES=dep on systems lacking AES-NI" [Critical,Fixed] [11:18] antimatroid: I doubt it, they both have similar touchpads, right? They're both the old click-style one? [11:19] SwedeMike: no, its nothing so simple unfortunately; all the obvious modules are loaded [11:20] yep, though I think there were problems getting linux running on the 2015 models when they first came out [11:21] I originally got a 2015 one years ago and couldn't get ubuntu running so sold it and got a 2014 model (with i5 and 8gb ram), just got myself a 2015 model with i7 and 8gb ram as a second (love the 11 inch airs, and still can't run linux on the 12 inch macbooks well) [11:21] antimatroid: did you try 18.04 on those? [11:21] that would have been around the end of 2015 [11:21] SwedeMike: actually, scratch that, it could be the one. Although I did look on another system for an xts module and there wasn't one. I'll recheck [11:22] I am typing this on the 2014 laptop that still has 14.04 on it [11:22] I am not liking 18.04 at the moment, there's quite a few things that seem like a step backwards to me [11:22] antimatroid: 14.04 will soon be eol, maybe try a few 18.04 tests [11:22] and a whole bunch of animations/effects that use up resources and slow things down [11:22] I am, but I'm hating it [11:22] I am starting to consider what other distros I should try [11:22] antimatroid: ive tested 18.04 on several macs recently, all worked like a charm [11:22] SwedeMike: I was correct; we don't have an 'xts' module [11:22] I love 14.04 with gnome-session-flashback, it works perfectly :( [11:23] do you use gnome-session-flashback? [11:23] antimatroid: lets discuss in #ubuntu-discuss [11:24] yello [11:24] does anyone here know how to use TheFuck? [11:24] thats a git right LaRose_Bleu ? [11:24] i only found out about it yday and the documentation makes no sense [11:24] yeah lotuspsychje [11:25] i think so [11:25] LaRose_Bleu: follow the instructions of install on the git [11:25] its on the main repo so install isnt the issue [11:25] oh [11:25] i read that its great when you can use it but its really not noob friendly [11:26] LaRose_Bleu: how about the manpage? [11:27] lotuspsychje: ive had better luck asking a blinf man for directions [11:27] LaRose_Bleu: sorry? [11:28] i mean the man page is absolutely no help lol [11:28] i checked it, did some googles [11:28] checked the thing's help page [11:28] LaRose_Bleu: this channel is really for the ubuntu support of things, not specially for every package tutorial [11:29] alright, thats fair [11:34] Hey [11:34] I have a problem with my 5.1 surround sound speakers which I've been trying to fix for the last 3 hours [11:36] hey folks! quick question! i have a dual monitor setup running on my dedicated and igpu (desktop) and suddenly my 2nd monitor is not detected, the igpu shows up in neofetch, but i can't find the monitor, any ideas? [11:36] Ubuntu doesn't let me change the speakers to stereo mode in the settings, but when I open the pulseaudio settings, there is an option - but when I choose it it just produces loud crackling noises and says Establishing connection after a second [11:37] !sound | NemPlayer start here [11:37] NemPlayer start here: If you're having problems with sound, click the Volume applet, then Sound Preferences, and check your Volume, Hardware, Input, and Output settings. If that fails, see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Sound - https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SoundTroubleshooting - https://alsa.opensrc.org/DmixPlugin - For playing audio files, see !players and !mp3. [11:37] NemPlayer: see also pavucontrol as a test, and check sudo lshw -C sound if your driver= is loaded [11:44] lotuspsych, thanks for your suggestions - my driver is loaded, I just can't choose the 5.1 surround sound option, it doesn't let me as I described earlier [11:45] I've also checked the bot's response and it seems that there is nothing similar to my issue there [12:11] Howdy folks [12:11] Ubuntu 18.04 IBUS question: The Chinese input window does not show up, only in the search bar (the "activities" search bar), but not in applications. I found an entry in the forums where someone had the same problem, but he was referred to IRC. === bs_ is now known as bs [12:14] qwebirc12524: is this a fresh standard ubuntu 18.04.1 installation? [12:14] on amd64 / x86_64 ? [12:16] yep, 18.04, 64bit ubuntu; I followed these instructions here: https://www.pinyinjoe.com/linux/ubuntu-18-gnome-chinese-setup.htm [12:18] qwebirc12524: did you logout and login since setting this up? [12:19] yes, that did not seem to help. [12:21] qwebirc12524: hmm, sorry, i don't really know then, did you ask in #ubuntu-cn ? [12:21] tomreyn: not yet, I did not know about that channel. Thx! [12:22] qwebirc12524: if the issue persists afterwards, please do file a bug using "ubuntu-bug ibus" [12:22] Anyone got non-english characters display just as other characters in chrome? https://imgur.com/a/XW3nHNy - ę in this case looks non-standard. [12:26] tichun: i have them display properly in chromium-browser. maybe chrome uses a different font, or just this website you're visiting? [12:28] Installing chromium. I think it happens on all sites, and this screenshot comes from youtube. These characters appear a bit under others, that makes them stand out. [12:31] Nevermind, I'll try searching the web more. Thanks and sorry [12:37] is there a way to turn off some notifications on gnome? [12:37] tired of my laptop telling me its gonna sleep whenever its about to sleep [12:42] LaRose_Bleu: in "settings", you have "notifications", which can be enabled or disabled per application, and where you can choose to have notifications stack up next to the calendar / clock menu only instead of showing as popups [12:43] (i see how this doesn't enable you to suppress select notifications, though.) [12:43] i'm assuming you're asking about gnome-shell here. === sanchit_ is now known as sanchit === sanchit is now known as Guest3488 [13:02] yes, i have kubuntu installed but i replaced the DE with gnome3 [13:03] its pretty and all but the notifications are a bit much [13:04] hello === qwebirc50048 is now known as roracle [13:05] hey guys, having a problem: when i install the nvidia drivers (official), my full screen games (like quake3) is dark. Desktop is normal brightness, but all fullscreen ogl stuff is dark. any tips on this? [13:25] Starting Linux From Scratch ! [13:38] Any xfce users? I'm wondering if there is something like xfce4-app-finder but also files. [14:00] hi [14:01] hi parser here [14:01] :) [14:01] what is this plac [14:02] hi [14:02] hello [14:04] hey I need help [14:07] hey i am trying to boot from grub as i had an error with /boot/grub/i386-efi/normal.mod not found [14:07] so now i am trying to run linux /vmlinuz root=/dev/? [14:08] but i don't know what the sda is suppose to be [14:09] you get no menu at all, ghostnik11? [14:09] your best bet is probably to try to cat the actual grub cfg and find the dev id or sth [14:09] lericson: nope, right now i am trying to use a live cd to fix it or actually boot into ubuntu bungie [14:11] lericson: and i can't just say to grub that the kernel is here: linux /vmlinuz root=/dev/ [14:11] ghostnik11: if normal.mod cannot be found that suggests root= and prefix= may be incorrect. Examine them with "set" [14:12] ghostnik11: fyi the normal.mod i got if i tried to do "old-skool" boot into a grub-efi install [14:12] i'm sure there is some way to make grub able to handle both but i couldn't [14:12] ghostnik11: if you're in the live environment right now you can mount the target in a chroot to fix [14:12] TJ-: i used: set root=(hd1,gpt2) [14:13] ghostnik11: ok (doesn't need the parenthesis though) and what did you set prefix= ? that is the more important value [14:13] TJ-: so i should just boot the live usb and then do chroot to fix, b/c i went to live cd and just pressed c to edit [14:13] set prefix=(hd1,gpt2)/boot/grub [14:13] ghostnik11: usually, if the OS root-fs also contain the /boot/grub/ files, you'd do "set prefix=($root)/boot/grub" [14:14] ghostnik11: at that point "ls /" should list the grub directory with grub.cfg, and i386-pc/ (or x86_64-efi/) directory [14:14] TJ-: "set prefix=($root)/boot/grub" and then i would be able to boot normal in [14:15] ghostnik11: at that point any 'insmod' shuld work *if* the module's have been correctly installed in /boot/grub/i386-pc/ [14:15] ghostnik11: usually the modules are there but the prefix is set to point to the wrong location [14:16] ghostnik11: use 'ls $prefix/" to check what files are there [14:16] TJ-: yeah insmod linux works its i can't boot because it says i need to load the kernel first [14:16] ghostnik11: if grub has it's own boot file-system that is usually mounted to /boot/ by the OS, then you'd need "set prefix=($root)/grub" instead [14:17] which is where i am stuck b/c i don't know where to check for linux /vmlinuz root=/dev/gpt2 ro [14:17] TJ-: okay [14:17] ghostnik11: OK, so is there a grub.cfg listed when you do "ls $prefix/" ? [14:18] when i run ls $prefix/ it comes back and says /grub/ not found [14:19] TJ-: but when i run with /boot/grub and run $prefix/ i get gfxblacklist.txt unicode.pf2 [14:20] ghostnik11: Good, that tells us 1) that /boot/grub is in the OS root file-system and 2) that both "grub-install" and "update-grub" were not used there [14:20] TJ-: i think i should just boot into live cd and try to fix grub [14:21] ghostnik11: for (2) I know grub-install wasn't used properly because it creates the modules directory for the architecture, which for BIOS/legacy boot is i386-oc/ [14:21] grrr, i386-pc [14:22] ghostnik11: there's one other thing, that might help you set a correct "linux" command-line. I notice you've got 'hd1' which implies there is also a hd0 - is the hd0 a USB device or another HDD/SSD ? [14:23] ghostnik11: the 2nd question is, did the OS get installed using LVM in which case you'd have a "root=/dev/mapper/$VGNAME-$LVNAME" form [14:24] ghostnik11: I'm assuming not in which case "linux /vmlinuz-4.15.0-43.generic ro root=/dev/sda2 debug systemd.log_level=info" should be enough, followed by "initrd /initrd.img-4.15.0-43-generic" and then "boot" [14:26] sometimes my audio start to make noise, after a reboot it's fine. How do i restart audio from command line ? [14:28] ph88, this might work >> sudo /etc/init.d/pulseaudio restart [14:28] How do you force Ubuntu to renew it's IP address from the DHCP server? [14:28] init scripts ? [14:29] ph88, found here >>> https://superuser.com/questions/17312/restart-ubuntu-sound-processes-via-command-line [14:29] zetheroo: That depends on what network manageer you're using [14:29] thanks Tin_man [14:29] how to install deluge client on ubuntu server ? I m new to linux [14:29] TJ-: no gui installed [14:30] TJ-: just using netplan afaik [14:30] ph88 here is another one https://askubuntu.com/questions/15223/how-can-i-restart-pulseaudio-without-logout/15224#15224 [14:30] zetheroo: which ubuntu release? possibly systemd-networkd or ifupdown ? [14:30] zetheroo: OK, so it's systemd-networkd then [14:31] 18.04 [14:31] zetheroo: this may do it but I'm not 100% sure it will renew a lease that isn't close to expiry: "sudo systemctl restart systemd-networkd" [14:31] TJ-: yeah (hd0) is a filesystem is iso9660 and (hd0,msdos2) [14:32] TJ-: no i did install using lvm [14:32] ghostnik11: I'm doing something similar to you right now, but to solve a LUKSv2 issue. [14:32] ghostnik11: if you're seeing an incomplete hd1,gpt2 then it's possible you're looking in the wrong place, especially if the system was installed using LVM [14:32] ghostnik11: how many partitions does hd1 have? [14:33] Hey, I'm trying to run nfs-kernel-server in an LXC container, but the service won't start [14:33] Dependency failed for NFS server and services. [14:33] Anyone knows the answer? rpcbind service is running, export folder exists, apparmor is not present (anymore) on the host [14:34] ls shows me this: hd0 hd0,msdos2 hd1 hd1,gpt2 hd1,gpt1 hd2 hd3 [14:34] TJ-: hdt,gpt2 is a ext 2 [14:34] Running Ubuntu 18.04.1 LTS === daniel is now known as Guest53630 [14:37] ghostnik11: OK, so I'd presume hd1,gpt1 is the BIOS Boot partition for GRUB's core, and hd1,gpt2 is the OS installation. Those names seem to tell us also that the system is NOT using LVM for the root-fs, else you would not be able to list the files as you can [14:39] ghostnik11: that in turn confirms that using "root=/dev/sda2" may be correct (but as there are other fixed devices (hd0, hd2, hd3) Linux may see the rootfs on e.g. sdb2 instead, so you may have to experiment on that [14:39] TJ-: i see, so i have been setting grub incorrectly i should have been using hd1,gpt1 [14:39] ghostnik11: no, so far it seems correct. GRUB's core image is pure binary in gpt1, it IS NOT a file-system [14:40] I keep getting a message from ubuntu-softare when I'm looking for updates: it's impossible to get a list of updates. Does anyone else have the same problem? I have tried various versions of the ubuntu-software package and Ubuntu 18.04.1 and 18.10, same problem. [14:40] If I use apt from the command line, it works all regularly. [14:41] ghostnik11: so far you seem to have things in order with the exception of (some/all) missing GRUB modules. However, as hd1,gpt2 appears to be the root-fs, you can still load them!! they're in /usr/lib/grub/i386-pc/ [14:42] ghostnik11: so, if you do "ls (hd1,gpt2)/boot/" and you see the OS's vmlinuz-* and initrd.img-* you can infer you can also do "set prefix=($root)/usr/lib/grub/" and then 'insmod xxxx'*should* work [14:43] ghostnik11: you can check that first with "ls (hd1,gpt2)/usr/lib/grub/i386-pc/" [14:45] TJ-: yeah doing ls (hd1,gpt2)/usr/lib/grub/i386-pc/" gave me a list off all the files in side of that folder [14:48] ghostnik11: so you set prefix= as I suggested above ^ and then use 'insmod xxxx' to load modules to help you get bootstrapped into the system, from where you can rerun grub-install and update-grub to fix it [14:50] ghostnik11: I've just used the same method to get into the LUKSv2 encrypted system, but using an external USB with an alternative vmlinuz/initrd.img on [14:56] TJ-: i get to busybox with (initramfs) now [14:57] TJ-: says no init found. try passing init=bootarg [14:58] ghostnik11: that suggests the wrong root= was specified. what does "cat /proc/cmdline" report? [15:00] hello folks [15:00] is it possible to do an even more minimal instalation than mini.iso? [15:00] noonien: what purpose do you have exactly? [15:01] You could of course compile a kernel that only supports your specific hardware. [15:02] joop_: we dont really reccomend compiling own kernels here [15:02] just curious, i see a that a mini.iso instalation results in ~357 installed packages [15:02] Kernel isn't that big, usually around 8-9MiB [15:02] noonien: you can strip down the mini install to a real base minimum, choose what and whatnot you need during setup [15:03] noonien: or talk to the server guys, maybe that can be small too [15:03] i see binaries such as "eject, ed, ftp" which i never use [15:03] i installed from mini.iso, selected no options during tasksel [15:03] can I ask someone to confirm for me that firefox on ubuntu (I'm currently at 18.04 but I've also tried the 'official' ff from their page) goes to the beginning of the line when you input right alt+space in its input boxes? like chat, messenger or comment/comment reply? [15:04] from what i remember, mini.iso was the most minimal installer, apart from doing it manually with debootstrap, which i don't care enough to do [15:05] i'm guessing the commands i don't use are probably installed by a meta package that something depends on [15:05] packages* [15:05] noonien: depends on your purpose, but you can purge packages to minimum after the mini install [15:05] noonien: "dpkg -S /path/to/file" and then "apt-cache rdepends $PKG" will give you an idea of what pulls them in [15:06] noonien: i'm typing right now from a mini.iso instalation [15:06] jmc: maybe you can df -h him as a preview? [15:07] i got 2.3G on a fresh install of 18.10 [15:07] with a luks root, so that might have pulled in additional packages [15:07] noonien: i always clean out around 2Gig with bleachbit too [15:07] i instaled several packges now... [15:08] jmc: you running X? [15:08] re my question, I meant facebook in firefox on ubuntu, cause I can't find that weird behaviour anywhere else. [15:08] noonien: yes i do [15:08] df -h partial results: /dev/sda1 220G 17G 192G 8% / [15:08] jmc: cool, installed by `apt-get install xorg`? [15:09]