[02:40] <alexandros_c> good day is the update for 18.04 to 20.04 out?
[02:57] <Bashing-om> alexandros_c: Last I was aware the .1 is to be released Jul23.
[02:59] <alexandros_c> thanks for responding, so no upgrade path from 18.04 to 20.04 as yet?
[03:01] <Bashing-om> alexandros_c: There is a means if you are in a hurry - yes .
[03:02] <alexandros_c> no I am not in a hurry just checking
[03:03] <alexandros_c> once again, thanks Bashing-om for asking my questions
[03:03] <Bashing-om> alexandros_c: Be aware that untill the .1 release that 20.04 remains under the development umbrella. There is a command to effect that release upgrade.
[03:04] <alexandros_c> just out of curiosity, what is it?
[03:06] <Bashing-om> alexandros_c: Once your system is fully updated - PPAs reverted ( graphic's driver) then ' sudo do-release-upgrade -d ' .
[03:08] <alexandros_c> it did that and it said no updates available
[03:09] <Bashing-om> alexandros_c: Terminal command ' grep -i ^prompt /etc/update-manager/release-upgrades ' returns what ?
[03:11] <alexandros_c> I am not at that machine atm
[03:12] <alexandros_c> I will try it when I git access to that machine
[03:12] <alexandros_c> *get
[03:12] <Bashing-om> alexandros_c: ack - no hurry :P
[03:13] <alexandros_c> lol
[16:10] <xu-help23w> Hey, I am having trouble establishing an initial wifi connection on my new xubuntu system.
[16:14] <diogenes_> xu-help23w, initial?
[16:14] <xu-help23w> Yes, my first connection to a wireless network
[16:17] <diogenes_> xu-help23w, details
[16:18] <xu-help23w> I am selecting the Icon in the taskbar and I have only a few avaliable options: VPN Connections, Enable Networking (checked) and Edit Connections
[16:18] <xu-help23w> The unselected ones are Ethernet network, and connection information
[16:19] <diogenes_> xu-help23w, can you connect with cable?
[16:19] <xu-help23w> No, I dont have a space ethernet cable
[16:20] <xu-help23w> No, I dont have a space ethernet cable
[16:20] <diogenes_> xu-help23w,  try with phone tethering.
[16:21] <juno> run dmesg and look for detection of your wifi card
[16:23] <xu-help23w> I should mention that I am dual booting
[16:23] <xu-help23w> so that may effect tethering
[16:23] <diogenes_> xu-help23w, it won't affect anything.
[16:24] <xu-help23w> What should I look for when running dmesg
[16:25] <diogenes_> it would be almost impossible to fix your issue if you don't get internet on that PC.
[16:26] <xu-help23w> After enabling tethering, where should I look to check for connections?
[16:27] <diogenes_> it should be via usb cable just open firefox.
[16:28] <juno> something like 'dmesg | grep -i wifi' or 'dmesg | grep -i wlan'
[16:29] <xu-help23w> No matches
[16:29] <xu-help23w> Should I try a different linux distro?
[16:30] <juno> from the options you listed in the applet it sounds like the wifi isn't enabled at the hardware level
[16:30] <juno> or its just a complete driver failure which wouldn't be too surprising
[16:31] <juno> but i would expect to see that in dmesg
[16:34] <juno> do you know the chipset of your card?
[16:35] <xu-help23w> I do not, is there a way to get this hardware info?
[16:35] <juno> try lspci
[16:35] <juno> maybe slpci -knn
[16:36] <juno> lspci -knn
[16:36] <juno> sorry
[16:36] <xu-help23w> Yeah, quick hardware test says processing is fine
[16:38] <juno> need to find the chipset
[16:38] <juno> so, lspci | grep -i broadcom
[16:39] <juno> same for intel
[16:39] <xu-help23w> just lspci?
[16:39] <xu-help23w> no flags/
[16:39] <juno> try lspci | grep -i wireless too
[16:39] <xu-help23w> it lists my network controller
[16:40] <xu-help23w> PCIe Wireless network adapter
[16:41] <juno> ah good
[16:42] <juno> so anything in 'dmesg | grep -i pcie'
[16:43] <xu-help23w> ACPI FAST deckares the system doesn't support PCIe ASPM, so dsiable it
[16:43] <xu-help23w> FADT*
[16:43] <xu-help23w> and it lists pcieports
[16:44] <juno> you might try: https://help.ubuntu.com/stable/ubuntu-help/net-wireless-troubleshooting-hardware-check.html
[16:51] <xu-help23w> From the looks of it I have a supported wireless card
[16:51] <xu-help23w> (reltec PCI)
[16:52] <xu-help23w> I think the network drivers may be the issue.
[16:52] <xu-help23w> They may not be dysfunctional, but they were designed for windows machines.
[16:52] <juno> does 'dmesg | grep -i reltec' show any errors
[16:53] <juno> sorry i meant realtek
[16:54] <xu-help23w> I dont see any errors, just memory addresses, and driver information
[16:55] <xu-help23w> ``ums-realtek 1-9:1.0: USB Mass sotrage device detected``
[16:56] <juno> at this point I would follow this advice: https://help.ubuntu.com/stable/ubuntu-help/net-wireless-troubleshooting-device-drivers.html.en
[16:57] <xu-help23w> Is there a way to check if your driver is designed for a particular operating system?
[16:58] <xu-help23w> Maybe I should use the NDISwrapper?
[16:58] <juno> without knowing the exact chipset, I don't know
[16:58] <juno> but if it's designed for windows, you're probably SOL with that card
[17:01] <xu-help23w> SOL?
[17:03] <juno> it probably won't work if it's windows-specific
[17:04] <xu-help23w> So say I have the chipset, how can I tell if my driver is Windows-Specific?
[17:06] <xu-help23w> chipset information*
[17:06] <juno> check this list: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/WirelessCardsSupported
[17:07] <xu-help23w> Realtec support pci and usb
[17:07] <xu-help23w> supports*
[17:08] <juno> chipsets: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HardwareSupportComponentsWirelessNetworkCardsRealTek
[17:12] <xu-help23w> What if my chipset is not stated in the By Card Section?
[17:14] <juno> at this point I'd throw up my hands and go buy a cheap tp-link usb card :)
[17:15] <juno> sorry I can't be of further help
[17:19] <Previous> @juno
[17:19] <Previous> sorry, my broadband disconnected
[17:21] <Previous> What should I do given that my chipset is not listed on wifidocs
[17:27] <juno> at this point I'd throw up my hands and go buy a cheap tp-link usb card :)
[17:27] <juno> sorry I can't be of further help
[17:49] <Previous> Thanks for your time
[17:49] <Previous> :)
[19:35] <xubuntu22i> hello
[19:36] <xubuntu22i> is there HexChat like linux mint?