Re: Call for help - Ubuntu IRC
On 5 December 2014 at 17:02, Ali Linx ali.li...@amjjawad.net wrote: Hi, https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-irc/2014-November/001768.html I have been waiting for 3-4 days just to get my Ubuntu Clock. I did login (I'm now) to the #ubuntu-irc channel at different timing trying to find someone who could give me the clock but no progress yet. I had a chat with some people on the channel who pointed out this link: https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-irc/2014-November/001768.html So, is there anyone here in our time zone who could possibly help?! Thanks! -- Ali/amjjawad https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au Good evening Ali, Unfortunately only IRC Council Members can authorise the cloak (not sure why, I'm sure there is a reason) as per the wiki page [1]. Your best bet is to just make your request in -irc as you have and lurk in there until someone comes along. If you're still struggling emailing the IRC Council is probably best, their contact information is on their Launchpad page [2]. [1] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IRC/Cloaks [2] https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-irc-council Regards, Jared Norris -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Call for help - Ubuntu IRC
On 12/05/2014 07:05 PM, Jared Norris wrote: On 5 December 2014 at 17:02, Ali Linx ali.li...@amjjawad.net mailto:ali.li...@amjjawad.net wrote: Hi, https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-irc/2014-November/001768.html I have been waiting for 3-4 days just to get my Ubuntu Clock. I did login (I'm now) to the #ubuntu-irc channel at different timing trying to find someone who could give me the clock but no progress yet. I had a chat with some people on the channel who pointed out this link: https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-irc/2014-November/001768.html So, is there anyone here in our time zone who could possibly help?! Thanks! -- Ali/amjjawad https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com mailto:ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au Good evening Ali, Good evening to you too, Jared :) Thanks for your reply :) Unfortunately only IRC Council Members can authorise the cloak (not sure why, I'm sure there is a reason) as per the wiki page [1]. Your best bet is to just make your request in -irc as you have and lurk in there until someone comes along. If you're still struggling emailing the IRC Council is probably best, their contact information is on their Launchpad page [2]. [1] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IRC/Cloaks [2] https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-irc-council https://launchpad.net/%7Eubuntu-irc-council I had to get it the hard way but it is done, thanks a lot :) Regards, Jared Norris I thought to forward the email so hopefully someone here could step in and help other future members who live in our time zone. It is really hard to be on +11GMT while most of the active people sleeping while you're awake. Thank you! -- Ali/amjjawad https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Call for help - Ubuntu IRC
Hi, https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-irc/2014-November/001768.html I have been waiting for 3-4 days just to get my Ubuntu Clock. I did login (I'm now) to the #ubuntu-irc channel at different timing trying to find someone who could give me the clock but no progress yet. I had a chat with some people on the channel who pointed out this link: https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-irc/2014-November/001768.html So, is there anyone here in our time zone who could possibly help?! Thanks! -- Ali/amjjawad https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Emergency Ubuntu Help!!
Hi All! My ubuntu has crashed at a very inconvenient time. Please, please help as i know nothing about technology !!! J I was updating to the new ubuntu and half way through my computer turned off.. When i turned it back on again it has totally frozen, my mouse is not responding (my keyboard is kind of-not consistently), i cannot get into update manager, or any of my files. The screen flashes and freaks out and i have to shut it down manually. Please tell me what to do or forward me onto someone who has an answer if you can!! Thanks so much! Rhyll Tonge Research Officer [LUQ Email Logo] Still Bringing Them Home www.link-upqld.org.auhttp://www.link-upqld.org.au/ | 3-5 Reid Street, Woolloongabba 4102 | P (07) 3034 8444 | F (07) 3217 3458 We acknowledge and respect the Traditional Owners past and present on whose land we walk, work and live. Disclaimer: This email, including any attachments sent with it, is confidential and for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). This confidentiality is not waived or lost, if you receive it and you are not the intended recipient(s), or if it is transmitted/received in error. Any unauthorised use, alteration, disclosure, distribution or review of this email is strictly prohibited. inline: image001.jpg-- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Emergency Ubuntu Help!!
On Tue, 30/7/13, Rhyll Tonge rto...@link-upqld.org.au wrote: Subject: Emergency Ubuntu Help!! To: 'ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com' ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Received: Tuesday, 30 July, 2013, 9:14 AM snip I was updating to the new ubuntu and half way through my computer turned off.. When i turned it back on again it has totally frozen, my mouse is not responding (my keyboard is kind of-not consistently), i cannot get into update manager, or any of my files. The screen flashes and freaks out and i have to shut it down manually. Please tell me what to do or forward me onto someone who has an answer if you can!! Thanks so much! 1. Switch on your computer. 2. Wait until the BIOS has finished loading, or has almost finished. (During this time you will probably see a logo of your computer manufacturer.) 3. Quickly press and hold the Shift key, which will bring up the GNU GRUB menu. (If you see the Ubuntu logo, you've missed the point where you can enter the GRUB menu.) 4. Select the line which starts with Advanced options. 5. Select the line ending with (recovery mode), probably the second line, something like: Ubuntu GNU/Linux, with Linux 3.8.0-26-generic (recovery mode) 6. Press Return and your machine will begin the boot process. 7. After a few moments, your workstation should display a menu with a number of options. One of the options (you may need to scroll down to the bottom of the list) will be pbkg. Press Return with this option highlighted. Tom -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: help needed with printers
On 05/05/12 07:04, Chris Robinson wrote: It sounds like cups is broken in some way. Try stopping the process and starting it again: sudo stop cups sudo start cups Try installing the printer again. If that fails then you could try removing cups completely and installing it again in case there's something not quite write with it: sudo apt-get -purge cups sudo apt-get install cups When you do the purge, look at see what it is going to remove. Removing some of these low level modules can take out more than you expect. How did you install Ubuntu (wubi, whole disk, alongside)? From a LiveCD or did you do an on-line install/upgrade?. Are you running 32bit or 64 bit? Test the drivers and the cups program by installing the Kyocera printer as a parallel port printer. Does it still fail? I'm really impressed with cups and the drivers in 12.04. You might consider a full upgrade to the new release. *From:* Peter Goggin petergog...@bigpond.com *To:* ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com *Sent:* Friday, 4 May 2012 11:15 AM *Subject:* help needed with printers I have a Kyocera FS1010 laser printer. I have tried attaching it to my ubuntu box using the usb port. Ths system finds the printer and tries to load the drivers but then comes up with a CUPS Server internal error. Originally the kyocera was attached to my windows box as a shared printer and I could see it form the ubuntu box, but following the upgrade to 10.04 I started getting the CUPS error. How can I fix it so that I can use the kyocera as a usb printer on the ubuntu box? Regards Peter Goggin -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com mailto:ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au I have reinstalled CUPS but the problem still remains. I can get my Samsung colour laser printer to work through the usb port but not yhe Kyocera FS1010. I am using 12.04 ubuntu. By the way even when connected to the windows box as a shared printer the ubuntu box cannot use the Kyocera. Any suggestions welcome. Regards Peter Goggin -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: help needed with printers
I have reinstalled CUPS but the problem still remains. I can get my Samsung colour laser printer to work through the usb port but not yhe Kyocera FS1010. I am using 12.04 ubuntu. By the way even when connected to the windows box as a shared printer the ubuntu box cannot use the Kyocera. Any suggestions welcome. Regards Peter Goggin -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au Can you copy the actual error message for us? Sometimes that gives a clue as to what is the actual issue. -- Regards, Jared Norris JP(Qual) BBehSc(Psych) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: help needed with printers
On 06/05/12 21:55, Jared Norris wrote: I have reinstalled CUPS but the problem still remains. I can get my Samsung colour laser printer to work through the usb port but not yhe Kyocera FS1010. I am using 12.04 ubuntu. By the way even when connected to the windows box as a shared printer the ubuntu box cannot use the Kyocera. Any suggestions welcome. Regards Peter Goggin -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au Can you copy the actual error message for us? Sometimes that gives a clue as to what is the actual issue. The message is: There was an error during the CUPS operation: 'server-error-internal-error'. Regards Peter Goggin -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: help needed with printers
From: Peter Goggin petergog...@bigpond.com To: Chris Robinson fabricat...@yahoo.com Cc: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Sent: Sunday, 6 May 2012 9:41 PM Subject: Re: help needed with printers I have reinstalled CUPS but the problem still remains. I can get my Samsung colour laser printer to work through the usb port but not yhe Kyocera FS1010. I am using 12.04 ubuntu. By the way even when connected to the windows box as a shared printer the ubuntu box cannot use the Kyocera. Any suggestions welcome. Regards Peter Goggin Can you connect to the Windows workgroup from the Ubuntu Box? Add a printer and see if the Workgroup shows up. You should be able to see the Windows machine and the printer connected to it. (Set the workgroup name in /etc/samba/smb.conf and reboot) I've played with installing the Kyocera drivers here and it seems to work OK - I just don't have a Kyocera to test it properly. The reason I suggested the purge when removing cups was because it seems that there may be a problem with the Kyocera drivers - corrupted or unreadable. Cups is working because you can install the Samsung driver, but it's bombing on the Kyocera. I had hoped that if this was the case -purge and complete re-install would fix it, but if it's re-using a bad file in the archives rather than downloading it again... Maybe get rid of the .deb archives and try again? sudo rm /var/cache/apt/archives/*.deb sudo apt-get purge cups sudo apt-get install cups. You should see the gutenprint drivers removed and then re-installed after downloading Chris -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: help needed with printers
On 07/05/12 00:08, Peter Goggin wrote: On 06/05/12 21:55, Jared Norris wrote: ... Can you copy the actual error message for us? Sometimes that gives a clue as to what is the actual issue. The message is: There was an error during the CUPS operation: 'server-error-internal-error'. What are the last few lines in /var/log/cups/error_log? Paul attachment: paul.vcf-- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
help needed with printers
I have a Kyocera FS1010 laser printer. I have tried attaching it to my ubuntu box using the usb port. Ths system finds the printer and tries to load the drivers but then comes up with a CUPS Server internal error. Originally the kyocera was attached to my windows box as a shared printer and I could see it form the ubuntu box, but following the upgrade to 10.04 I started getting the CUPS error. How can I fix it so that I can use the kyocera as a usb printer on the ubuntu box? Regards Peter Goggin -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
help
I am using the latest version 11.10 and am experiencing multiple wireless drop outs. I have another machine on a different system and that one is ok. I have checked the obvious hard connections they are ok. Do you have any suggestions? Geoff -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Maverick Meerkat Sydney Event - organisation help needed
Hey all, Was just wondering if there was a Sydney event going on for the release of Maverick Meerkat? If not, does anyone want to help me set one up? Also, if we do, I can't (legally, I think) do it in a pub, because I'm only a minor. Regards, Boden Matthews Sent from my iPhone-- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Help adapting poster for aussie use.
I would like to see a group of flyers that I can put around my house :) Framed Ubuntu art work? this house runs on ubuntu based computers :) tom_a_sparks Light travels faster then sound, which is why some people appear bright, until you hear them speak snip On 23 July 2010 16:09, MoLE moleonthehill+ubuntu...@gmail.commoleonthehill%2bubuntu...@gmail.com wrote: Afternoon all. I'd like to do some subtle promotion in my local area (community nocticeboards etc), so I had a look at the spreadubuntu site, which has a decent list of resources. I had my eye on this one, which clearly was made for the ubuntu-uk LoCo. http://spreadubuntu.neomenlo.org/en/material/poster/your-free-alternative-v2-ink-saving Unfortunately I am cursed with major FAIL using scribus. I can't figure out how to change the text layers. Given that it supposedly has a multilingual text layer file, I thought that the best way to do it would be to add another text layer (en-au) and modify the contact details to suit our LoCo. Are there any scribus gurus out there who can point me in the right direction or help me out? Obviously this would help all of us who want to promote ubuntu locally. TIA MoLE -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Help adapting poster for aussie use.
Afternoon all. I'd like to do some subtle promotion in my local area (community nocticeboards etc), so I had a look at the spreadubuntu site, which has a decent list of resources. I had my eye on this one, which clearly was made for the ubuntu-uk LoCo. http://spreadubuntu.neomenlo.org/en/material/poster/your-free-alternative-v2-ink-saving Unfortunately I am cursed with major FAIL using scribus. I can't figure out how to change the text layers. Given that it supposedly has a multilingual text layer file, I thought that the best way to do it would be to add another text layer (en-au) and modify the contact details to suit our LoCo. Are there any scribus gurus out there who can point me in the right direction or help me out? Obviously this would help all of us who want to promote ubuntu locally. TIA MoLE -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Help adapting poster for aussie use.
Good for you, MoLE, If you save the document as a JPEG you can alter it in GIMP. If you do not know how to do that nor want to learn Scribus, the easiest solution is to contact the author (you will have to send him a copy anyway). Send your request with details of what changes you need to tord.jans...@gmail.com He has volunteered to assist (see the text file in the source package). Another option is to write a new document and copy and paste the images. If you really get stuck, contact me off-list and I will help you with the graphics. Andre . On 23 July 2010 16:09, MoLE moleonthehill+ubuntu...@gmail.commoleonthehill%2bubuntu...@gmail.com wrote: Afternoon all. I'd like to do some subtle promotion in my local area (community nocticeboards etc), so I had a look at the spreadubuntu site, which has a decent list of resources. I had my eye on this one, which clearly was made for the ubuntu-uk LoCo. http://spreadubuntu.neomenlo.org/en/material/poster/your-free-alternative-v2-ink-saving Unfortunately I am cursed with major FAIL using scribus. I can't figure out how to change the text layers. Given that it supposedly has a multilingual text layer file, I thought that the best way to do it would be to add another text layer (en-au) and modify the contact details to suit our LoCo. Are there any scribus gurus out there who can point me in the right direction or help me out? Obviously this would help all of us who want to promote ubuntu locally. TIA MoLE -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Help adapting poster for aussie use.
Many thanks for your suggestions so far. I was hoping we could leverage the spreadubuntu resources to create our own set of promotional material. Perhaps for the next mtg agenda. On 7/23/10, Andre Mangan andreman...@gmail.com wrote: Good for you, MoLE, If you save the document as a JPEG you can alter it in GIMP. If you do not know how to do that nor want to learn Scribus, the easiest solution is to contact the author (you will have to send him a copy anyway). Send your request with details of what changes you need to tord.jans...@gmail.com He has volunteered to assist (see the text file in the source package). Another option is to write a new document and copy and paste the images. If you really get stuck, contact me off-list and I will help you with the graphics. Andre . On 23 July 2010 16:09, MoLE moleonthehill+ubuntu...@gmail.commoleonthehill%2bubuntu...@gmail.com wrote: Afternoon all. I'd like to do some subtle promotion in my local area (community nocticeboards etc), so I had a look at the spreadubuntu site, which has a decent list of resources. I had my eye on this one, which clearly was made for the ubuntu-uk LoCo. http://spreadubuntu.neomenlo.org/en/material/poster/your-free-alternative-v2-ink-saving Unfortunately I am cursed with major FAIL using scribus. I can't figure out how to change the text layers. Given that it supposedly has a multilingual text layer file, I thought that the best way to do it would be to add another text layer (en-au) and modify the contact details to suit our LoCo. Are there any scribus gurus out there who can point me in the right direction or help me out? Obviously this would help all of us who want to promote ubuntu locally. TIA MoLE -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- Sent from my mobile device -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Help with adding my FOSS project to Ubuntu repositories
Hi everyone, Could someone please help with adding my FOSS project to the Ubuntu repositories? The project web site is: http://smallbasic.sourceforge.net/ Cheers, Chris -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Seeking help for install ubuntu and remove suse
Heya, Installing ubuntu is incredibly easy, grab the ubuntu 1004 desktop edition iso off the main site or off a local mirror, burn it to cd or usb, boot off of it and install as per normal If you need more specifics reply back :) - ikt On Jul 2, 2010 5:36 AM, Jay jaianni...@gmail.com wrote: Dear friends, I am new to ubuntu and the group. I am seeking help on the installation of ubuntu and removing suse. Can some body guide me or help me to install. Thank you JAY -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Seeking help for install ubuntu and remove suse
On 01/07/10 22:41, Jay wrote: Dear friends, I am new to ubuntu and the group. I am seeking help on the installation of ubuntu and removing suse. Can some body guide me or help me to install. Thank you JAY You install Ubuntu right over where SuSE is sitting and SuSE will be removed because it will be overwritten. When installing Ubuntu let it reformat the HD and this will remove SuSE. Or is there something about your setup which you haven't mentioned yet? BC -- Fact is that which enough people believe. Truth is determined by how fervently they believe it. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
help
is this where I can ask for help as I'm new at this ubuntu stuff and having some headaches.-- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: help
On 07/05/10 11:51, Kym Mickan wrote: /is this where I can ask for help as I'm new at this ubuntu stuff and having some headaches./ Yep, at least one of the places. One other would be the ubuntu mail list (to which you need to subscribe here: http://www.ubuntu.com/support/community/mailinglists ). BC -- I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason and intellect has intended us to forgo their use. Galileo Galilei -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: help
On Fri, 2010-05-07 at 11:21 +0930, Kym Mickan wrote: is this where I can ask for help as I'm new at this ubuntu stuff and having some headaches. This is one of the channels you can ask for help. if you would like more real time help you can join us in irc at #ubuntu-au on the freenode network. What problems are you having? Feel free to speak up and describe your issues. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: help
Kym Mickan wrote: /is this where I can ask for help as I'm new at this ubuntu stuff and having some headaches./ Hello Kym, Yes you sure can... Fire away. Cheers, Robert -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
re: help loading Ubuntu
hi Melissa, Is there any1 that can help me load Ubuntu onto my computer in Melbourne ...n not 2 expensive? regards -- David -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: help loading Ubuntu
On Thu, 2010-03-25 at 01:11 +1100, David Fawcett wrote: I just responded to David off list I did too. but out of curiosity for the future is it OK for IT companies to reply on this list with their rates and services? I have no issue with people doing it, so long as it is in directly response to a post from a user. I personally don't do it as you can end up with people continuing the conversation on the list. I also have little interest in races to the bottom on pricing. Even though I know I'm not cheap I believe my rates represent good value for my clients. Also 1:1 email provides more opportunities for going into detail from the first response. Cheers Dave On Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 4:59 PM, david egan egan...@gmail.com wrote: hi Melissa, Is there any1 that can help me load Ubuntu onto my computer in Melbourne ...n not 2 expensive? regards -- David -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: help loading Ubuntu
Hahaha! All Daves. What a stereotype eh? I felt exactly the same way about it which is why I didn't post publicly. I couldn't agree more that good techs shouldn't work cheap and I don't lower my prices because my competitors may be cheaper. I'd imagine you find many of the same situations that I do, client initially goes with someone cheap, they ends up getting charged them more than they expected because it takes longer and the cheap tech either doesn't fix the problem or causes more problems than they fix. Then they come to someone like us. It may sound good because I almost always keep clients like that (and this business is all about repeat business) but it still drives me nuts how many cowboys there are out there. Anyway, good luck to you. Dave. On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 1:45 AM, Dave Hall dave.h...@skwashd.com wrote: On Thu, 2010-03-25 at 01:11 +1100, David Fawcett wrote: I just responded to David off list I did too. but out of curiosity for the future is it OK for IT companies to reply on this list with their rates and services? I have no issue with people doing it, so long as it is in directly response to a post from a user. I personally don't do it as you can end up with people continuing the conversation on the list. I also have little interest in races to the bottom on pricing. Even though I know I'm not cheap I believe my rates represent good value for my clients. Also 1:1 email provides more opportunities for going into detail from the first response. Cheers Dave On Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 4:59 PM, david egan egan...@gmail.com wrote: hi Melissa, Is there any1 that can help me load Ubuntu onto my computer in Melbourne ...n not 2 expensive? regards -- David -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Help with Graphics Problem on New Machine using Koala
OPM595 wrote: My problem precisely is that I can not get a screen resolution other then 800 x 600. On a 19 monitor, this is a real headache. In Preferences Display there is nothing detected and the only display size listed to choose from is 800 x 600. Anyway, I think this thing has caused enough stress. And for what ever the problem is I'm not too confident I'll discover an easy fix for it. I think the best bet now, is to leave it at that and just buy a compatible card. One thing you need to do is make sure your monitor is turned on and attached when the machine boots. If not, it will not be detected correctly and will give you incorrect resolutions. But i second what the other guys say - if you can't get an Intel card working, you're having a bad day. They have the BEST Linux driver support. Paul P.S. Back in the bad old days when my motherboard was too new (and the drivers weren't recent enough), i whacked in a $38 PCIe ATI X300 and it worked perfectly on the free drivers. attachment: paul.vcf smime.p7s Description: S/MIME Cryptographic Signature -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Help with Graphics Problem on New Machine using Koala
On Wed, 2009-11-11 at 18:38 +1100, Chris Debenham wrote: Yes - you would see a reference to nvidia if you had a nvidia graphics card. The output shows that you have an onboard intel grapihcs card. The G31 should be good enough for web/work/video stuff - but may be a bit low-power for 3d games. If you don't need fancy 3D then you'll probably be right to stick with the onboard graphics I'll second this. You don't need a discreet video card unless you are playing games, or doing some sort of graphics rendering or something. For normal usage, like youtube/web/even Compiz, you should be fine with the Intel onboard card. Cheers -- Aryan Ameri -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Help with Graphics Problem on New Machine using Koala
No extra drivers/changes to xorg should be needed - intel graphics should work 'out-of-the-box'. In fact you can probably just remove /etc/X11/xorg.conf if you have created one. Since you are asking this I'm guessing that Xorg did not load up properly - what did come up when you booted? Were there any errors displayed? 2009/11/12 OPM595 opm...@yahoo.com.au: Oh, Ok. So, according to the last few responses, I maybe able to resolve the problem with what I currently have? Games? No. Unless, there's a 3D shoot 'em version of Sudoku. I have my doubts. :) So, where to from here? Make changes to my Xorg or something along those lines? Download additional drivers? As mentioned, I'm a little inexperienced in this area. As always, any assistance is very much appreciated. Regards, Rob -- === Local Id: OPM595 Email: opm...@yahoo.com.au PO Box 190, Narellan NSW 2567 Australia Aude aliquid dignum - Dare Something Worthy === -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- Ted Turner - Sports is like a war without the killing. - http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/t/ted_turner.html -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Help with Graphics Problem on New Machine using Koala
On 12 Nov, 07:23, OPM595 opm...@yahoo.com.au wrote: My problem precisely is that I can not get a screen resolution other then 800 x 600. On a 19 monitor, this is a real headache. In Preferences Display there is nothing detected and the only display size listed to choose from is 800 x 600. Hi Rob , What monitor brand and model do you have ? As I mentioned earlier had similar problem with the Samsung (beautiful screen by the way ) and after loading the samsung install disc TWICE ?problem went away . If your in WA can lend you a couple of screens and software to try Sync master dell or samsung The dell gave me a bit of heartburn also similar to yours on 9.10 but since reverting back to an earlier version no worries . What helped me back in the early days was these threads (I save them in bookmarks ) http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-newbie-8/screen-resolution-problem-in-ubuntu-362160/ or maybe it was this one http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/ubuntu-help/138524-stuck-800x600-resolution-dell-1100-a.html caveat 1 when I had the Dell problem I was operating Ubuntu that I installed via wubi it used to give me the irits on a few things until I ditched the Wubi type install But even non wubi the dell played up on a dell machine something horrible under 8.10 the second url solved that problem and at last could see google earth properly Caveat 2 I am only VERY new to Linux so I sort of muck about with little knowledge to fix problems others may have easier ways . Cheers P -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Help with Graphics Problem on New Machine using Koala
Hi Guy's, I did post this to the main forums, but been a bit light on replies. So thought I'd just pass it bye the list, hoping to get a bit of advice, if possible, from the smart, good-looking and intelligent Ubuntu users here. :) I have just purchased a new machine with an ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS motherboard and installed Koala 9.10 amd64. The Alt ISO image installed fine, and everything seems Ok except my graphics resolution, which has the only single option of 800 x 600. There is a longer version to my story, but to cut it short; I purchased the machine off Ebay, advertised as having a Nvidia Geforce 7050 VGA inside, which is, according to my research, Ubuntu happy. It didn't (have the Nvidia GeForce), and surprisingly the seller has all but left for Brazil. Talk about Caveat Emptor, and that which is said of deals too good to be true. Guess I'll never learn. Anyway, should I just bite the bullet on this and just purchase a compatible graphics board, or is there another solution? Any advice or suggestions on this would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance, rob -- === Local Id: OPM595 Email: opm...@yahoo.com.au PO Box 190, Narellan NSW 2567 Australia Aude aliquid dignum - Dare Something Worthy === -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Help with Graphics Problem on New Machine using Koala
On Wed, 2009-11-11 at 13:24 +1100, OPM595 wrote: Hi Guy's, I did post this to the main forums, but been a bit light on replies. So thought I'd just pass it bye the list, hoping to get a bit of advice, if possible, from the smart, good-looking and intelligent Ubuntu users here. :) I have just purchased a new machine with an ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS motherboard and installed Koala 9.10 amd64. The Alt ISO image installed fine, and everything seems Ok except my graphics resolution, which has the only single option of 800 x 600. There is a longer version to my story, but to cut it short; I purchased the machine off Ebay, advertised as having a Nvidia Geforce 7050 VGA inside, which is, according to my research, Ubuntu happy. It didn't (have the Nvidia GeForce), and surprisingly the seller has all but left for Brazil. Talk about Caveat Emptor, and that which is said of deals too good to be true. Guess I'll never learn. Anyway, should I just bite the bullet on this and just purchase a compatible graphics board, or is there another solution? Any advice or suggestions on this would be very much appreciated. Well, you didn't mention what is actually in the box? What sort of graphics driver does it have? None? Integrated? If integrated, what chipset is it? Most integrated graphics cards are made by Intel, which is very Linux friendly. Cheers -- Aryan Ameri -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Help with Graphics Problem on New Machine using Koala
On 11 Nov, 10:24, OPM595 opm...@yahoo.com.au wrote: Hi Guy's, I did post this to the main forums, but been a bit light on replies. So thought I'd just pass it bye the list, hoping to get a bit of advice, if possible, from the smart, good-looking and intelligent Ubuntu users here. :) I have just purchased a new machine with an ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS motherboard and installed Koala 9.10 amd64. The Alt ISO image installed fine, and everything seems Ok except my graphics resolution, which has the only single option of 800 x 600. There is a longer version to my story, but to cut it short; I purchased the machine off Ebay, advertised as having a Nvidia Geforce 7050 VGA inside, which is, according to my research, Ubuntu happy. It didn't (have the Nvidia GeForce), and surprisingly the seller has all but left for Brazil. Talk about Caveat Emptor, and that which is said of deals too good to be true. Guess I'll never learn. Anyway, should I just bite the bullet on this and just purchase a compatible graphics board, or is there another solution? Any advice or suggestions on this would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance, rob Good day Rob I assume you have loaded up the drivers if not this one may help came out I think about Aug/sept http://www.nvidia.com/object/linux_display_amd64_185.18.36.html same kit on another machine here Asus board Intel 8400 chipset with same card as you difference however,is running 32 bit So looked up the 64 bit version for you above HTH Oh, one more thing I found I had to reload twice for some reason the samsung screen install disk ? now its fine running tyhe syncmaster 2243 on that older box cheers -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Help with Graphics Problem on New Machine using Koala
Thanks for the reply, Guys. Sorry about the lack of info in my initial post. Opening a terminal and doing lspci | grep VGA gives me the folowing: 00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation 82G33/G31 Express Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 10) Now, I'm a little green on this, but if there was a Nvidia Geforce installed would there not be some sort of reference to it here (terminal output), proving it's existence? And adding to this, when I took delivery of the machine, the first thing I did was to go to the Nvidia site, and downloaded: NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-185.18.36-pkg2.run believing the Nvidia Geforce was supplied as advertised. I got to the point of running the install after doing the chmod +x and then running, and so forth but, unsurprisingly received: WARNING: You do not appear to have an NVIDIA GPU supported by the 185.18.36 NVIDIA Linux graphics driver installed in this system. I think from the feedback on this, my crystal ball is telling me to save the stress and just buy a compatible card. I think most Nvidia cards are pretty safe, aren't they? I'm not hoping to do anything special. It's just getting a bit frustrating when doing things like browsing in Fox and you have to scroll like eighteen meters to the right to read the whole page (a little exaggerated, but you get my point). Once again, many thanks for the response on this. It is very much appreciated. Regards, Rob -- === Local Id: OPM595 Email: opm...@yahoo.com.au PO Box 190, Narellan NSW 2567 Australia Aude aliquid dignum - Dare Something Worthy === -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Help with Epson 3490 Photo Scanner
Thanks for posting your findings... I have an Epson all-in-one to get working I'll see if this method will work for my case, its better than what its NOT doing currently! On Mon, 2009-11-09 at 22:53 +1100, Peter Goggin wrote: I finally got my epson scanner working. The answer was in a french document. In english the steps are: 1. Place the scanner distribution disk in the dvd drive. 2. Open a terminal and execute the folowing commands: cd /tmp mkdir dossier_cab cd dossier_cab cp /cdrom/ESCAN/ModUsd.cab . cabextract ModUsd.cab 3. Move the correct file to the erc/sane.d directory sudo cp Esfw52.bin /etc/sane.d 4. Modify the snapscan.conf file sudo gedit /etc/sane.d/snapscan.conf 5. Replace the line firmware /path/to/your/firmware/file.bin with: firmware /etc/sane.d/Esfw52.bin The scanner now works. Regards Peter Goggin -- Scott Evans VK7HSE Phone: +61362291658 Mobile: +61417586157 Skype: vk7hse sc...@vk7hse.hobby-site.org http://www.vk7hse.hobby-site.org PGP/GPG Key ID 437E00F9 -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.attachment: UbuntuStrapLogo.png-- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Please help me ask a question on the Ubuntu site
These instructions from sierra wireless are for the 306 modem which I thought was what telstra used but it should work for the 307 sierra doesn't have a 308 model listed but it may be a slightly modified version in the same series in which case the same driver should work. http://sierrawireless.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/641 Barry On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 8:47 AM, Abramo Pappa.p...@uqconnect.net wrote: Hi Dave, I will try these links. I will let you know how I go. Thanks, Abramo -Original Message- From: David Fawcett [mailto:omniw...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, 28 June 2009 11:14 PM To: Abramo Papp Cc: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Re: Please help me ask a question on the Ubuntu site Hello Abramo! I wish I had a solution to your problem but I don't know how to install a Telstra USB wireless modem on Ubuntu, and I've tested creating a new thread at Can I suggest another popular way of getting support is to use IRC? http://www.ubuntu.com/support/community/chatirc Another is here: http://ubuntuforums.org And please don't worry about being verbose. More information is almost always preferable to less information. On a side note I'm very pleased to hear that you are still trying to stick with Ubuntu even though you have had these problems getting support. I wish you the best of luck. - Dave PS: It's a different model but perhaps this thread will get you started? http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=454596 On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 9:10 PM, Abramo Papp a.p...@uqconnect.net wrote: Hi Melissa, I've decided to take the plunge into Ubuntu but I have come accross an early hurdle: I have a new Asus eeepc notebook and connect to the internet using a Telstra broadband wirless modem (Sierra Wireless USB 308 modem). It obvously works with my Windows XP, but it is not recognised by Ubuntu 9.04. I have tried to manually configure it using the Ubuntu documentation but it still does not get recognised. I have searched the Sierra Wireless website and have downloaded drivers and instructions, but the 'make' command ends in errors. I have read many questions and answers on the https://answers.launchpad.net/ web site and none seem to offer any help. I have tried on two occassions to ask my own question. I got to the point where I entered a summary line, then I can't seem to get any further. I must say it is very difficult for a novice to find the question page and add any detail. I have screen output of all the termianl window commands etc. which would make sense to a linux administrator. Sorry about the verbose explanation, but I want you to know I have tried as best I can to follow the Ubuntu protocol to find an answer. I was a Unix system administrator (DEc Ultrix) several life-times ago, now I simply want to use anything but Microsoft or Apple operating systems. I hope you can point me in the right direction. Cheers Abramo Papp 0417711911 -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Please help me ask a question on the Ubuntu site
Hi Melissa, I've decided to take the plunge into Ubuntu but I have come accross an early hurdle: I have a new Asus eeepc notebook and connect to the internet using a Telstra broadband wirless modem (Sierra Wireless USB 308 modem). It obvously works with my Windows XP, but it is not recognised by Ubuntu 9.04. I have tried to manually configure it using the Ubuntu documentation but it still does not get recognised. I have searched the Sierra Wireless website and have downloaded drivers and instructions, but the 'make' command ends in errors. I have read many questions and answers on the https://answers.launchpad.net/ web site and none seem to offer any help. I have tried on two occassions to ask my own question. I got to the point where I entered a summary line, then I can't seem to get any further. I must say it is very difficult for a novice to find the question page and add any detail. I have screen output of all the termianl window commands etc. which would make sense to a linux administrator. Sorry about the verbose explanation, but I want you to know I have tried as best I can to follow the Ubuntu protocol to find an answer. I was a Unix system administrator (DEc Ultrix) several life-times ago, now I simply want to use anything but Microsoft or Apple operating systems. I hope you can point me in the right direction. Cheers Abramo Papp 0417711911 -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
RE: Please help me ask a question on the Ubuntu site
Hi Dave, I will try these links. I will let you know how I go. Thanks, Abramo -Original Message- From: David Fawcett [mailto:omniw...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, 28 June 2009 11:14 PM To: Abramo Papp Cc: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Re: Please help me ask a question on the Ubuntu site Hello Abramo! I wish I had a solution to your problem but I don't know how to install a Telstra USB wireless modem on Ubuntu, and I've tested creating a new thread at Can I suggest another popular way of getting support is to use IRC? http://www.ubuntu.com/support/community/chatirc Another is here: http://ubuntuforums.org And please don't worry about being verbose. More information is almost always preferable to less information. On a side note I'm very pleased to hear that you are still trying to stick with Ubuntu even though you have had these problems getting support. I wish you the best of luck. - Dave PS: It's a different model but perhaps this thread will get you started? http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=454596 On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 9:10 PM, Abramo Papp a.p...@uqconnect.net wrote: Hi Melissa, I've decided to take the plunge into Ubuntu but I have come accross an early hurdle: I have a new Asus eeepc notebook and connect to the internet using a Telstra broadband wirless modem (Sierra Wireless USB 308 modem). It obvously works with my Windows XP, but it is not recognised by Ubuntu 9.04. I have tried to manually configure it using the Ubuntu documentation but it still does not get recognised. I have searched the Sierra Wireless website and have downloaded drivers and instructions, but the 'make' command ends in errors. I have read many questions and answers on the https://answers.launchpad.net/ web site and none seem to offer any help. I have tried on two occassions to ask my own question. I got to the point where I entered a summary line, then I can't seem to get any further. I must say it is very difficult for a novice to find the question page and add any detail. I have screen output of all the termianl window commands etc. which would make sense to a linux administrator. Sorry about the verbose explanation, but I want you to know I have tried as best I can to follow the Ubuntu protocol to find an answer. I was a Unix system administrator (DEc Ultrix) several life-times ago, now I simply want to use anything but Microsoft or Apple operating systems. I hope you can point me in the right direction. Cheers Abramo Papp 0417711911 -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Now a member, how can I help?
Hi all New member and new ubuntu user. I'm about a 95% user of ubuntu as I still need windows for a few things - that will hopefully change soon :) I note on the Google group site that the group appears to have little activity? Why? Anything I can help with and why mailing list and not a forum? Hope to chat with you guys more soon :) Cheers -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Now a member, how can I help?
GWmbox wrote: Hi all New member and new ubuntu user. I'm about a 95% user of ubuntu as I still need windows for a few things - that will hopefully change soon :) You could start by telling us what you still need Windows for, and maybe we can help you work out that part! :-) My wife i just recently got rid of the one thing we needed Windows for on her computer: MS Money. We switched to GnuCash, and it's much easier to get to now - no waiting for 5 minutes while Windows boots up in VMware. I note on the Google group site that the group appears to have little activity? Why? Anything I can help with and why mailing list and not a forum? The simple answer there is that for the most part mailing lists are a lot easier to manage. Hope to chat with you guys more soon :) Great to have you with us! Remember the Ubuntu philosophy - humanity to others. Paul P.S. It might make it a little friendlier when you give us a name to call you... ;-) begin:vcard fn:Paul Gear n:Gear;Paul org:Liberty Systems Software email;internet:p...@libertysys.com.au tel;work:07 3122 2198 tel;cell:04 3183 7656 url:http://libertysys.com.au/ version:2.1 end:vcard smime.p7s Description: S/MIME Cryptographic Signature -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Now a member, how can I help?
Paul Gear wrote: GWmbox wrote: Hi all New member and new ubuntu user. I'm about a 95% user of ubuntu as I still need windows for a few things - that will hopefully change soon :) You could start by telling us what you still need Windows for, and maybe we can help you work out that part! :-) My wife i just recently got rid of the one thing we needed Windows for on her computer: MS Money. We switched to GnuCash, and it's much easier to get to now - no waiting for 5 minutes while Windows boots up in VMware. Quickbooks is what we use here, I may still use it via wine if that works I have not tried it. Quickbooks us good for us as we can link it direct with the accountants systems at tax time. I have tried GnuCash and hence I am using quickbooks for a reason - imho it is better :) I am also after a good video editing solution that I can use to get HD video from my camcorder and then edit. I have been using Adobe Premier and Encore - though they are causing me more grief than help lately :) The final piece to my puzzle is a good css editor, something like TopStyle, I have been trying lots of linux solutions such as cssed but so far nothing even comes close to TopStyle. I note on the Google group site that the group appears to have little activity? Why? Anything I can help with and why mailing list and not a forum? The simple answer there is that for the most part mailing lists are a lot easier to manage. Fair enough, I just thought I'd ask ... though the inactivity was something I thought was strange though... I am also a member of the main ubuntu forums but liked the idea of having a more local group. Hope to chat with you guys more soon :) Great to have you with us! Remember the Ubuntu philosophy - humanity to others. yes totally agree and by all means pull me up if I come across a tad blunt - I tend to be that way - i.e. I will call a spade a spade. If your ever after an honest opinion I'm your man :) Paul P.S. It might make it a little friendlier when you give us a name to call you... ;-) Greg :) -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
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help Regards, Jamie Shaw. From: ubuntu-au-requ...@lists.ubuntu.com ubuntu-au-requ...@lists.ubuntu.com To: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Sent: Friday, 10 April, 2009 9:00:17 PM Subject: ubuntu-au Digest, Vol 38, Issue 8 Send ubuntu-au mailing list submissions to ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to ubuntu-au-requ...@lists.ubuntu.com You can reach the person managing the list at ubuntu-au-ow...@lists.ubuntu.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of ubuntu-au digest... Today's Topics: 1. Re: Matrix Ubuntu (Junin Toiro) -- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2009 21:07:27 +0930 From: Junin Toiro junin.to...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Matrix Ubuntu To: ubuntu-au lists ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Message-ID: 745bb3360904090437q3d54b4f3x639f6608ebde1...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 7:26 PM, Blindraven blindra...@gmail.com wrote: Very funny watch,?stick through to the end for the Ubuntu easter egg : http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1886349 -- None are so hopelessly enslaved as those who falsely believe they are free. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au Oobuntoo? I'm going to learn oobuntoo? lol oldie but a goodie ;) -- Sam Jackson / Nandemonai / Junin Toiro -- -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au End of ubuntu-au Digest, Vol 38, Issue 8 The new Internet Explorer 8 optimised for Yahoo!7: Faster, Safer, Easier.-- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Simply Backup help
Callan Davies wrote: I've found it works really well, but I can't say I've ever tried a restore. I really would try that ;-) That is probably the biggest problem with backups - people find they can't restore. This could be for a variety of reasons (media, setup ...). You should be able to restore to some other area than the original. You will also have been through it before when you come to the heart flutter situation of really needing to do it ;-) Just to add another option into the mix. I've used Amanda (http://www.amanda.org/) for years. It is trickier to set up and all command line stuff. I use an external USB disk. Prior to that I used tapes. The backup does selected partitions from all machines on the network. I've pulled out individual files from backup and unfortunately had to recover an entire partition. One nice thing is that the backup format is basically a tarball with some info on the front. You can skip passed that initial info to have a normal tarball. With some backup solutions (mainly priority) you end up with some format where you need the original software. Regards ...Peter -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Simply Backup help
On Tue, 2009-03-31 at 15:13 +1030, Callan Davies wrote: I have loaded the system monitor as you have suggested and now have the the little window on my panel. Couldn't find Load and Disk but I'll work that out. You comments are pertinent and encouraging. Thanks again. Hi Dave, Right-Click on the system monitor panel applet and choose PREFERENCES from the popup menu. Set the update interval to 500ms, and make sure you put ticks in CPU, LOAD, DISK, and perhaps NETWORK. Cheers :) CD Got it. Thanks Callan. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Simply Backup help
Simply Backup all goes well to the point of pressing the backup now button and the A backup run is initiated. The process id is message is displayed. After that, there is no sign of activity - that I can see. I presume that it is working in the background. Though it doesn't present a time line or any other message to say where or what is going on. I don't know if/when it is done. 1. What do I do after the A backup run is initiated. . . . message? 2. Does it work reliably? 3. Is there a better product/process? 4. Any other comments? Hi Dave, I use SimpleBackups at home, plus two other networks that I manage. All three locations have data on a NAS device, and back up the the local machine. I use the 'custom' backup settings, with a full backup every 30 days. I use logarithmic backup retention. Basically everything seems to work fine. My suggestion would be to add the system monitor applet to your panel, and configure it to show CPU, Load and Disk. Then go to Simple Backups and click the RUN BACKUP NOW. Hopefully you see the graphs start to do something! The RUN BACKUP NOW button just starts a manual backup, which I always do for the first run. Then I just let it run its own schedule after that. I've found it works really well, but I can't say I've ever tried a restore. One function I would love to see, is some sort of log file, log email or on-screen notification that backups have (1) started, (2) completed, (3) failed. Right now, it's possible to shut your machine down in the middle of a backup and you'd never know until you tried to restore data that was not there. Hope my comments have helped. Cheers Callan -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Simply Backup help
When thinking about backups you need to ask yourself what you are protecting against. Do you want to protect yourself against a hard drive failure? Though not a backup raid mirroring can help reduce the effects of this. you could do a copy of all the data on one disk to another disk in the same machine. do you want to protect against theft or fire? You can rsync your files to a remote machine. you can backup to a tape or an external hard drive and leave a copy at home, at your parents house etc. do you have databases? you will need to run a database tool to create a backup or do an export of the tables first. an os copy of the data files would not work as the database may be writing the file during the copy and you would get an inconsistent copy. do you need protection against file corruption? some backup methods only keep one version of the file, if you make a mistake and create a bad version of the file you may not have a copy to go back to so make multiple backups or use a system that supports versioning. how frequent do you need to back up? what type of machine is it? I would probably have 2 types of backups, a full system backup and a backup of some of the things that frequently changes. The full backup would just start on your / and move forward. some advanced systems will do a lvm snapshot to ensure you get a consistant backup from the time the snapshot was taken. I would do this atleast once a week, maybe daily maybe once a month it depends on your needs. For the daily frequent backup i would backup just the important information to you. It may just be your home directory for your pc maybe your /etc as well. if you run a web server bakup your /var/www, if you have a database, do an export and backup the backup files. I have a vm at work, i do a daily tar backup of my /home and a weekly tar on my /. if you are working on a project a versioning system would be a good idea to keep track of changes and allow you to go back to a previous change. here is my script: #!/bin/bash BACKUPDIR=/media/cifs/dns/backups BACKUPFILE=$BACKUPDIR/ubuntu-full-`date +%Y%m%d`.tar.gz LOGFILE=$BACKUPDIR/ubuntu-full-`date +%Y%m%d`.log BACKUP_RETENTION=+14 dpkg --get-selections /home/dns/installed-packages echo beginning backup at `date` $LOGFILE tar --exclude=media/* --exclude=proc/* --exclude=storage/* --exclude=dev/* --exclude=sys/ --exclude=lost+found/* --exclude=mnt/* -czvf $BACKUPFILE / $LOGFILE 2 /dev/null echo finished backup at `date` $LOGFILE -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Simply Backup help
On Tue, 2009-03-31 at 11:10 +1030, Callan Davies wrote: Simply Backup all goes well to the point of pressing the backup now button and the A backup run is initiated. The process id is message is displayed. After that, there is no sign of activity - that I can see. I presume that it is working in the background. Though it doesn't present a time line or any other message to say where or what is going on. I don't know if/when it is done. 1. What do I do after the A backup run is initiated. . . . message? 2. Does it work reliably? 3. Is there a better product/process? 4. Any other comments? Hi Dave, I use SimpleBackups at home, plus two other networks that I manage. All three locations have data on a NAS device, and back up the the local machine. I use the 'custom' backup settings, with a full backup every 30 days. I use logarithmic backup retention. Basically everything seems to work fine. My suggestion would be to add the system monitor applet to your panel, and configure it to show CPU, Load and Disk. Then go to Simple Backups and click the RUN BACKUP NOW. Hopefully you see the graphs start to do something! The RUN BACKUP NOW button just starts a manual backup, which I always do for the first run. Then I just let it run its own schedule after that. I've found it works really well, but I can't say I've ever tried a restore. One function I would love to see, is some sort of log file, log email or on-screen notification that backups have (1) started, (2) completed, (3) failed. Right now, it's possible to shut your machine down in the middle of a backup and you'd never know until you tried to restore data that was not there. Hope my comments have helped. Cheers Callan Thank you so much Callan, I have loaded the system monitor as you have suggested and now have the the little window on my panel. Couldn't find Load and Disk but I'll work that out. You comments are pertinent and encouraging. Thanks again. Dave. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Simply Backup help
I have loaded the system monitor as you have suggested and now have the the little window on my panel. Couldn't find Load and Disk but I'll work that out. You comments are pertinent and encouraging. Thanks again. Hi Dave, Right-Click on the system monitor panel applet and choose PREFERENCES from the popup menu. Set the update interval to 500ms, and make sure you put ticks in CPU, LOAD, DISK, and perhaps NETWORK. Cheers :) CD -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Simply Backup help
On Mon, 2009-03-30 at 18:24 -0700, daniel sobey wrote: When thinking about backups you need to ask yourself what you are protecting against. Do you want to protect yourself against a hard drive failure? Though not a backup raid mirroring can help reduce the effects of this. you could do a copy of all the data on one disk to another disk in the same machine. do you want to protect against theft or fire? You can rsync your files to a remote machine. you can backup to a tape or an external hard drive and leave a copy at home, at your parents house etc. do you have databases? you will need to run a database tool to create a backup or do an export of the tables first. an os copy of the data files would not work as the database may be writing the file during the copy and you would get an inconsistent copy. do you need protection against file corruption? some backup methods only keep one version of the file, if you make a mistake and create a bad version of the file you may not have a copy to go back to so make multiple backups or use a system that supports versioning. how frequent do you need to back up? what type of machine is it? I would probably have 2 types of backups, a full system backup and a backup of some of the things that frequently changes. The full backup would just start on your / and move forward. some advanced systems will do a lvm snapshot to ensure you get a consistant backup from the time the snapshot was taken. I would do this atleast once a week, maybe daily maybe once a month it depends on your needs. For the daily frequent backup i would backup just the important information to you. It may just be your home directory for your pc maybe your /etc as well. if you run a web server bakup your /var/www, if you have a database, do an export and backup the backup files. I have a vm at work, i do a daily tar backup of my /home and a weekly tar on my /. if you are working on a project a versioning system would be a good idea to keep track of changes and allow you to go back to a previous change. here is my script: #!/bin/bash BACKUPDIR=/media/cifs/dns/backups BACKUPFILE=$BACKUPDIR/ubuntu-full-`date +%Y%m%d`.tar.gz LOGFILE=$BACKUPDIR/ubuntu-full-`date +%Y%m%d`.log BACKUP_RETENTION=+14 dpkg --get-selections /home/dns/installed-packages echo beginning backup at `date` $LOGFILE tar --exclude=media/* --exclude=proc/* --exclude=storage/* --exclude=dev/* --exclude=sys/ --exclude=lost+found/* --exclude=mnt/* -czvf $BACKUPFILE / $LOGFILE 2 /dev/null echo finished backup at `date` $LOGFILE Thank you Daniel, I will quietly work my way through logic and decide, indeed, what it is I ultimately want to accomplish. Script frightens me a little but, I guess I will have to quietly (again) go through it to understand what the commands are doing - before I copy it. I appreciate the fulsome help and advice you have provided. I'll let you know how I go in the end. Regards Dave -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: dsl-g604t port forwarding (static ip help)
Hi Paul On Sunday 15 March 2009 10:56:14 Paul Gear wrote: James Takac wrote: Hi Guys I'm having problems getting the port forwarding to word on said modem. I have the main pc hooked up via the ethernet port directly and my others are wireless. I understand that I need to set up static ip's for port forwarding to work but that's where I'm running into problems. Already been googling around a bit to no avail. The most comprehensive instructions I've come across assume a windows system alas. And it seems setting up the dns and such is a lil different in ubuntu (8.04 here). Currently all my pc's are on roaming mode as it's the only way I've been able to connect to the net. Once I can get the static ip's working I SHOULD be fine with the port forwarding DLink's tech site suggests the following using a windows system Select the 'Use the following IP address' option: IP address: 10.1.1.99 Subnet mask: 255.0.0.0 Default Gateway: 10.1.1.1 (your router's address) DNS: 10.1.1.1 and 61.88.88.88 (or whichever your provider is using) The best way to set up static IPs is to put in DHCP reservations (static assignments in the DHCP server). Then you can leave all the PCs as they are and just change the modem configuration to set their IPs. In the G604T manual i have, page 42 shows the Home - DHCP screen with a few slots for static assignments. Put in your computer's MAC address along with the desired IP address, and save the config. Then try unplugging and plugging in your LAN cable again and it should get the static IP you've selected. Paul K. Followed as per page 42-3 in the manual but am getting inconsistent results as I look to see what pc is assigned what ip. And oft the pc I am using to set up there doesn't appear at all on any of the pages but seems to get a dynamic ip even tho both mac address and ip are specified as I enter them. This seems weird behaviour to me. It just struck me as I was rereading your reply. I saw the word reservations there and the reserve option next to dynamic addresses when they show. So when each of the pc's came up with a dynamic ip instead of static I checked the reserve option and saved and rebooted the modem. Now I finally have a static ip for each of them. Now it's time to try and get the port forwarding working my end Thx again so far James -- If you know that fundamentally there is nothing to seek, you have settled your affairs Rinzai -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: dsl-g604t port forwarding (static ip help) [RESOLVED]
Hi Paul On Sunday 15 March 2009 10:56:14 Paul Gear wrote: James Takac wrote: Hi Guys I'm having problems getting the port forwarding to word on said modem. I have the main pc hooked up via the ethernet port directly and my others are wireless. I understand that I need to set up static ip's for port forwarding to work but that's where I'm running into problems. Already been googling around a bit to no avail. The most comprehensive instructions I've come across assume a windows system alas. And it seems setting up the dns and such is a lil different in ubuntu (8.04 here). Currently all my pc's are on roaming mode as it's the only way I've been able to connect to the net. Once I can get the static ip's working I SHOULD be fine with the port forwarding DLink's tech site suggests the following using a windows system Select the 'Use the following IP address' option: IP address: 10.1.1.99 Subnet mask: 255.0.0.0 Default Gateway: 10.1.1.1 (your router's address) DNS: 10.1.1.1 and 61.88.88.88 (or whichever your provider is using) The best way to set up static IPs is to put in DHCP reservations (static assignments in the DHCP server). Then you can leave all the PCs as they are and just change the modem configuration to set their IPs. In the G604T manual i have, page 42 shows the Home - DHCP screen with a few slots for static assignments. Put in your computer's MAC address along with the desired IP address, and save the config. Then try unplugging and plugging in your LAN cable again and it should get the static IP you've selected. Paul Finally got it going inc port forwarding. Thx for the help -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: dsl-g604t port forwarding (static ip help)
James Takac wrote: ... Thx for the prompt reply. I understand that much and am in the process of going thru that using ifconfig to get the mac address of each of my systems. i'd assume to use the wlan0 mac address for those connected wirelessly and the eth0 one for the cable connected? Correct. I would also assume to mirror these static ip's in the network settings applet under the appropriate connection type? I hope when you got it working that you realised that you don't have to do this. You just leave everything on automatic on the clients, and if your DHCP static assignments are set up, then they should just work. Paul begin:vcard fn:Paul Gear n:Gear;Paul org:Liberty Systems Software email;internet:p...@libertysys.com.au tel;work:07 3122 2198 tel;cell:04 3183 7656 url:http://libertysys.com.au/ version:2.1 end:vcard smime.p7s Description: S/MIME Cryptographic Signature -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: dsl-g604t port forwarding (static ip help)
Hi Paul On Sunday 15 March 2009 17:52:52 Paul Gear wrote: James Takac wrote: ... Thx for the prompt reply. I understand that much and am in the process of going thru that using ifconfig to get the mac address of each of my systems. i'd assume to use the wlan0 mac address for those connected wirelessly and the eth0 one for the cable connected? Correct. I would also assume to mirror these static ip's in the network settings applet under the appropriate connection type? I hope when you got it working that you realised that you don't have to do this. You just leave everything on automatic on the clients, and if your DHCP static assignments are set up, then they should just work. Paul I'll bear that in mind if I find myself going thru this again THX jAMES TRYING TO TYPE AROUND A CAT which alse explains the caps LOL -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
dsl-g604t port forwarding (static ip help)
Hi Guys I'm having problems getting the port forwarding to word on said modem. I have the main pc hooked up via the ethernet port directly and my others are wireless. I understand that I need to set up static ip's for port forwarding to work but that's where I'm running into problems. Already been googling around a bit to no avail. The most comprehensive instructions I've come across assume a windows system alas. And it seems setting up the dns and such is a lil different in ubuntu (8.04 here). Currently all my pc's are on roaming mode as it's the only way I've been able to connect to the net. Once I can get the static ip's working I SHOULD be fine with the port forwarding DLink's tech site suggests the following using a windows system Select the 'Use the following IP address' option: IP address: 10.1.1.99 Subnet mask: 255.0.0.0 Default Gateway: 10.1.1.1 (your router's address) DNS: 10.1.1.1 and 61.88.88.88 (or whichever your provider is using) Any help appreciated James -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: dsl-g604t port forwarding (static ip help)
James Takac wrote: Hi Guys I'm having problems getting the port forwarding to word on said modem. I have the main pc hooked up via the ethernet port directly and my others are wireless. I understand that I need to set up static ip's for port forwarding to work but that's where I'm running into problems. Already been googling around a bit to no avail. The most comprehensive instructions I've come across assume a windows system alas. And it seems setting up the dns and such is a lil different in ubuntu (8.04 here). Currently all my pc's are on roaming mode as it's the only way I've been able to connect to the net. Once I can get the static ip's working I SHOULD be fine with the port forwarding DLink's tech site suggests the following using a windows system Select the 'Use the following IP address' option: IP address: 10.1.1.99 Subnet mask: 255.0.0.0 Default Gateway: 10.1.1.1 (your router's address) DNS: 10.1.1.1 and 61.88.88.88 (or whichever your provider is using) The best way to set up static IPs is to put in DHCP reservations (static assignments in the DHCP server). Then you can leave all the PCs as they are and just change the modem configuration to set their IPs. In the G604T manual i have, page 42 shows the Home - DHCP screen with a few slots for static assignments. Put in your computer's MAC address along with the desired IP address, and save the config. Then try unplugging and plugging in your LAN cable again and it should get the static IP you've selected. Paul begin:vcard fn:Paul Gear n:Gear;Paul org:Liberty Systems Software email;internet:p...@libertysys.com.au tel;work:07 3122 2198 tel;cell:04 3183 7656 url:http://libertysys.com.au/ version:2.1 end:vcard smime.p7s Description: S/MIME Cryptographic Signature -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: dsl-g604t port forwarding (static ip help)
Hi Paul On Sunday 15 March 2009 10:56:14 Paul Gear wrote: James Takac wrote: Hi Guys I'm having problems getting the port forwarding to word on said modem. I have the main pc hooked up via the ethernet port directly and my others are wireless. I understand that I need to set up static ip's for port forwarding to work but that's where I'm running into problems. Already been googling around a bit to no avail. The most comprehensive instructions I've come across assume a windows system alas. And it seems setting up the dns and such is a lil different in ubuntu (8.04 here). Currently all my pc's are on roaming mode as it's the only way I've been able to connect to the net. Once I can get the static ip's working I SHOULD be fine with the port forwarding DLink's tech site suggests the following using a windows system Select the 'Use the following IP address' option: IP address: 10.1.1.99 Subnet mask: 255.0.0.0 Default Gateway: 10.1.1.1 (your router's address) DNS: 10.1.1.1 and 61.88.88.88 (or whichever your provider is using) The best way to set up static IPs is to put in DHCP reservations (static assignments in the DHCP server). Then you can leave all the PCs as they are and just change the modem configuration to set their IPs. In the G604T manual i have, page 42 shows the Home - DHCP screen with a few slots for static assignments. Put in your computer's MAC address along with the desired IP address, and save the config. Then try unplugging and plugging in your LAN cable again and it should get the static IP you've selected. Paul Thx for the prompt reply. I understand that much and am in the process of going thru that using ifconfig to get the mac address of each of my systems. i'd assume to use the wlan0 mac address for those connected wirelessly and the eth0 one for the cable connected? I would also assume to mirror these static ip's in the network settings applet under the appropriate connection type? James -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Help!
Uh oh. I'm in the blender now. Ok, here's what happened. I was using the Add/Remove to download some files, while playing Sauerbraten (Cube 2). Unfortunately, while loading a map, Sauerbraten crashed, as it has a tendency to do so occasionally. I was forced to reboot my computer, and I fear that the downloaded files were badly corrupted. None of the programs I was installing worked, and now every time I try using the package manager, the update manager, or anything like that, it comes up with this error message: E: dpkg was interrupted, you must manually run 'dpkg --configure -a' to correct the problem. E: _cache- open() failed, please report. I might have only installed Ubuntu last week, and it was my first ever Linux distro, but I at least recognized the command 'dpkg --configure -a' as a Terminal command, which seems to be the Linux version of the DOS prompt. I put in the terminal command and it comes up with this: dpkg: requested operation requires superuser privilege So what's a superuser? I set up this computer, and I gave my user account full access to everything. So why is it telling me this? Help! -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Unconfigured packages (was Re: Help!)
SuperGeek wrote: ... E: dpkg was interrupted, you must manually run 'dpkg --configure -a' to correct the problem. E: _cache- open() failed, please report. I might have only installed Ubuntu last week, and it was my first ever Linux distro, but I at least recognized the command 'dpkg --configure -a' as a Terminal command, which seems to be the Linux version of the DOS prompt. I put in the terminal command and it comes up with this: dpkg: requested operation requires superuser privilege So what's a superuser? I set up this computer, and I gave my user account full access to everything. So why is it telling me this? Help! Don't panic! Everything is probably fine. The superuser is called 'root', and is the equivalent to administrator on Windows. Normally on Ubuntu the way people access the root account is by using the sudo command. I usually just sudo bash, which runs a command shell as root, then all subsequent commands don't need the sudo in front. Anyway, to fix your problem, just run sudo dpkg --configure -a You may be prompted with a couple of questions, depending on the package. Make your best guess if you're not sure - you can always come back later and do it again after you've posted your results to the mailing list. Paul begin:vcard fn:Paul Gear n:Gear;Paul org:Liberty Systems Software email;internet:p...@libertysys.com.au tel;work:07 3122 2198 tel;cell:04 3183 7656 url:http://libertysys.com.au/ version:2.1 end:vcard smime.p7s Description: S/MIME Cryptographic Signature -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Help!!! Something is using most of my HDD space!!!
Hello All, My problem is with this pc (this desktop) running Ubuntu with Gnome DE... and the Home space is around 37 GB. The main partition (see line 9http://paste.ubuntu.com/117016/ ) I don't know what is taking up most of my space... I don't think it's the Ubuntu installation itself. But something is hogging most of the HDD and leaving me with only 3.2GB free hard disc space. Note that the HDDs in this pc is one terabyte (as 2 x 500 GB HDD). I will provide more technical details as requested as long as you explain how I'm to obtain this info. I should NOT be running out of HDD space!!! Note also that I rate myself as only a Ubuntu Beginner!!! The links below are the result of chats in #beginners-help chat forum ... I tried to ask in #ubuntu chat forum but it was so very busy that I was effectively ignored ;-( sudo fdisk -l results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/117016/ ls -lah ~/ results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/116901/ df -h results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/116880/ Fond Regards, Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -- phone (03) 6236-9675 My free website is: http://pewtas.googlepages.com (please visit my free website and let me know what you think about it.) Bob Hope - I have a wonderful make-up crew. They're the same people restoring the Statue of Liberty.ls -lah ~/ results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/116901/ df -h results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/116880/ Fond Regards, Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -- phone (03) 6236-9675 My free website is: http://pewtas.googlepages.com (please visit my free website and let me know what you think about it.) Bob Hope - I have a wonderful make-up crew. They're the same people restoring the Statue of Liberty. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Help!!! Something is using most of my HDD space!!!
Hi, Can you please run df -h (without the quotes) and post the output to the list. Also please don't cross post, ask your question to one place, it wastes resources having multiple people answering the same question in multiple places. Dropped yahoo group from CC Cheers Dave On Thu, 2009-02-12 at 08:48 +1100, Peter Williams wrote: Hello All, My problem is with this pc (this desktop) running Ubuntu with Gnome DE... and the Home space is around 37 GB. The main partition (see line 9 http://paste.ubuntu.com/117016/) I don't know what is taking up most of my space... I don't think it's the Ubuntu installation itself. But something is hogging most of the HDD and leaving me with only 3.2GB free hard disc space. Note that the HDDs in this pc is one terabyte (as 2 x 500 GB HDD). I will provide more technical details as requested as long as you explain how I'm to obtain this info. I should NOT be running out of HDD space!!! Note also that I rate myself as only a Ubuntu Beginner!!! The links below are the result of chats in #beginners-help chat forum ... I tried to ask in #ubuntu chat forum but it was so very busy that I was effectively ignored ;-( sudo fdisk -l results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/117016/ ls -lah ~/ results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/116901/ df -h results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/116880/ Fond Regards, Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -- phone (03) 6236-9675 My free website is: http://pewtas.googlepages.com (please visit my free website and let me know what you think about it.) Bob Hope - I have a wonderful make-up crew. They're the same people restoring the Statue of Liberty.ls -lah ~/ results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/116901/ df -h results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/116880/ Fond Regards, Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -- phone (03) 6236-9675 My free website is: http://pewtas.googlepages.com (please visit my free website and let me know what you think about it.) Bob Hope - I have a wonderful make-up crew. They're the same people restoring the Statue of Liberty. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Help!!! Something is using most of my HDD space!!!
2009/2/12 Peter Williams pew...@gmail.com: Hello All, My problem is with this pc (this desktop) running Ubuntu with Gnome DE... and the Home space is around 37 GB. The main partition (see line 9 http://paste.ubuntu.com/117016/) I don't know what is taking up most of my space... I don't think it's the Ubuntu installation itself. But something is hogging most of the HDD and leaving me with only 3.2GB free hard disc space. Note that the HDDs in this pc is one terabyte (as 2 x 500 GB HDD). I will provide more technical details as requested as long as you explain how I'm to obtain this info. I should NOT be running out of HDD space!!! Note also that I rate myself as only a Ubuntu Beginner!!! The links below are the result of chats in #beginners-help chat forum ... I tried to ask in #ubuntu chat forum but it was so very busy that I was effectively ignored ;-( sudo fdisk -l results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/117016/ ls -lah ~/ results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/116901/ df -h results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/116880/ The du command should help here. It will tell you which files are taking up space on the disk. Try 'man du' for information on the command, or for the lazy: 'du -h -x --max-depth=1' should tell you what top level directories are taking up space (as long as you run it from /) without looking through other mounted drives. It'll take a while to complete, and you'll probably have to run it as root (ie: sudo du) or it wont be able to look at all files on the disk. You may want to hunt around from there to find which directories have blown out. If you're not sure from there send back the output of that command. Regards, Ross -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Help!!! Something is using most of my HDD space!!!
On Thu, 2009-02-12 at 09:24 +1100, Morgan Storey wrote: I'd suggest doing the below in /home/username du -h --max-depth=1 This will tell you what folder is using what. I was initially more interested in what his overall usage was, then I would suggest he uses filelight which is just a fancy GUI frontend for du -- Regards Morgan Storey,A+, MCSE:Security. IT Security Specialist. On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 8:56 AM, Dave Hall dave.h...@skwashd.com wrote: Hi, Can you please run df -h (without the quotes) and post the output to the list. Also please don't cross post, ask your question to one place, it wastes resources having multiple people answering the same question in multiple places. Dropped yahoo group from CC Cheers Dave On Thu, 2009-02-12 at 08:48 +1100, Peter Williams wrote: Hello All, My problem is with this pc (this desktop) running Ubuntu with Gnome DE... and the Home space is around 37 GB. The main partition (see line 9 http://paste.ubuntu.com/117016/) I don't know what is taking up most of my space... I don't think it's the Ubuntu installation itself. But something is hogging most of the HDD and leaving me with only 3.2GB free hard disc space. Note that the HDDs in this pc is one terabyte (as 2 x 500 GB HDD). I will provide more technical details as requested as long as you explain how I'm to obtain this info. I should NOT be running out of HDD space!!! Note also that I rate myself as only a Ubuntu Beginner!!! The links below are the result of chats in #beginners-help chat forum ... I tried to ask in #ubuntu chat forum but it was so very busy that I was effectively ignored ;-( sudo fdisk -l results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/117016/ ls -lah ~/ results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/116901/ df -h results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/116880/ Fond Regards, Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -- phone (03) 6236-9675 My free website is: http://pewtas.googlepages.com (please visit my free website and let me know what you think about it.) Bob Hope - I have a wonderful make-up crew. They're the same people restoring the Statue of Liberty.ls -lah ~/ results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/116901/ df -h results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/116880/ Fond Regards, Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -- phone (03) 6236-9675 My free website is: http://pewtas.googlepages.com (please visit my free website and let me know what you think about it.) Bob Hope - I have a wonderful make-up crew. They're the same people restoring the Statue of Liberty. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Help!!! Something is using most of my HDD space!!!
2009/2/12 Dave Hall dave.h...@skwashd.com: On Thu, 2009-02-12 at 09:24 +1100, Morgan Storey wrote: I'd suggest doing the below in /home/username du -h --max-depth=1 This will tell you what folder is using what. I was initially more interested in what his overall usage was, then I would suggest he uses filelight which is just a fancy GUI frontend for du I usually do a du -sk * | sort -rn | head, to get the top ten space hogs in the current working dir, then drill down from there. -- Joel Shea jws...@gmail.com -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Help!!! Something is using most of my HDD space!!!
Joel W Shea wrote: 2009/2/12 Dave Hall dave.h...@skwashd.com: On Thu, 2009-02-12 at 09:24 +1100, Morgan Storey wrote: I'd suggest doing the below in /home/username du -h --max-depth=1 This will tell you what folder is using what. I was initially more interested in what his overall usage was, then I would suggest he uses filelight which is just a fancy GUI frontend for du I usually do a du -sk * | sort -rn | head, to get the top ten space hogs in the current working dir, then drill down from there. An easier alternative is the GNOME disk space analyser: Applications - Accessories - Disk Usage Analyzer. It can scan your system or specific parts of it, and give you some great little graphs that make it clear where the most space is used. I'm personally rather fond of the exploded pie chart it produces - great for tracking down big stuff quickly. Paul P.S. For those who like having cross-platform alternatives, check out http://jgoodies.com/freeware/jdiskreport/ Note that it's not Free Software in the GNU sense, but it is unrestricted to use, and works on any platform with a Java stack. begin:vcard fn:Paul Gear n:Gear;Paul org:Liberty Systems Software email;internet:p...@libertysys.com.au tel;work:07 3122 2198 tel;cell:04 3183 7656 url:http://libertysys.com.au/ version:2.1 end:vcard smime.p7s Description: S/MIME Cryptographic Signature -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Help!!! Something is using most of my HDD space!!!
Hi All, Note my user name is 'user'. The home folder totals 32GB so it's NOT the problem. Something else is taking all of the space. Below are the results of 'du -h -x --max-depth=1' command in the home folder. r...@user-desktop:/home/user# du -h -x --max-depth=1 34M./tmp 4.3M./Documents 556K./.compiz 16K./.adobe 604K./.macromedia 884K./.nautilus 96K./.transmission 4.0K./.icons 28K./GNUstep 876K./.buoh 20K./.eric4 600K./.mcop 123M./.mozilla 32K./.sane 8.0K./.mplayer 1.8M./.purple 108K./.scribus 16K./.pulse 171M./cvsroot 20M./New2HelpMultiTabbed 31M./PDF 464K./.clamtk 64K./.winefish 3.7M./xlogo 12K./.xarchive 1.6M./.gconf 12K./.themes 7.0M./.cache 6.1G./Music 40K./.dvdcss 20K./.AbiSuite 12K./.ripoff 71M./Delphi.7.Second.Edition.v7.2 44K./.xine 12K./.openinvaders 12K./MP3_Shoutcast_Playlists 12K./.pdfedit 51M./Lazarus_1.4_alpha 38M./commodore 36M./vice-1.22 102M./.thumbnails 488K./.spumux 316K./.config 20M./.kde.old 32K./csv_comma_seperated_values 12K./.update-manager-core 1.9M./.local 213M./Photos 1.8G./pascal 4.0K./.egoboo 3.7M./.openoffice.org2 113M./OpenOffice stuff 4.0K./.gnome2_private 4.2M./.kompozer 12M./font_zip_files 8.0K./.kpackage 700M./Public 8.0K./.deb-gview du: cannot access `./.gvfs': Permission denied 20K./FrostWire 4.8M./.gnome2 260K./Sitemap_generator 712K./Torrents 208M./Pictures 3.8M./.mozilla-thunderbird 220K./.frostwire4.17 2.5M./txt_files 464K./.gimp-2.4 72M./websites 25M./.streamtuner 11G./DVD_iso_images 92K./.gconfd 364K./.vlc 48K./.inkscape 649M./.wine 131M./.fr-SIsVP8 48K./.screem 16K./.qt 9.4M./.fonts 12K./.dbus 224K./.metacity 132K./.tomboy 98M./Desktop 164K./.bluefish 8.1G./Videos 4.0K./Templates 4.0K./.wapi 1.8G./Archives 8.0K./.update-notifier 127M./Misc stuff 1.5M./.kde4 132K./.fontconfig 380K./.evolution 3.4M./html 395M./OLD HDD 11M./.kde 81M./starlogo-linux-build-i386-nosound. 3.5M./.klamav 1.3M./liogo 132K./kdesvn_repository 4.0K./.ssh 576K./.gstreamer-0.10 8.0K./.cups 4.0K./.bogofilter 12K./.alsaplayer 40K./.subversion 218M./Lazarus_source_code 12K./Logo 208K./.lazarus 12K./.gnupg 7.3M./.java 32G. Fond Regards, Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -- phone (03) 6236-9675 My free website is: http://pewtas.googlepages.com (or) http://tinyurl.com/yuyejs (please visit my free website and let me know what you think about it.) Marlene Dietrich - Most women set out to try to change a man, and when they have changed him they do not like h... 2009/2/12 Morgan Storey m...@morganstorey.com I'd suggest doing the below in /home/username du -h --max-depth=1 This will tell you what folder is using what. -- Regards Morgan Storey,A+, MCSE:Security. IT Security Specialist. On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 8:56 AM, Dave Hall dave.h...@skwashd.com wrote: Hi, Can you please run df -h (without the quotes) and post the output to the list. Also please don't cross post, ask your question to one place, it wastes resources having multiple people answering the same question in multiple places. Dropped yahoo group from CC Cheers Dave On Thu, 2009-02-12 at 08:48 +1100, Peter Williams wrote: Hello All, My problem is with this pc (this desktop) running Ubuntu with Gnome DE... and the Home space is around 37 GB. The main partition (see line 9 http://paste.ubuntu.com/117016/) I don't know what is taking up most of my space... I don't think it's the Ubuntu installation itself. But something is hogging most of the HDD and leaving me with only 3.2GB free hard disc space. Note that the HDDs in this pc is one terabyte (as 2 x 500 GB HDD). I will provide more technical details as requested as long as you explain how I'm to obtain this info. I should NOT be running out of HDD space!!! Note also that I rate myself as only a Ubuntu Beginner!!! The links below are the result of chats in #beginners-help chat forum ... I tried to ask in #ubuntu chat forum but it was so very busy that I was effectively ignored ;-( sudo fdisk -l results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/117016/ ls -lah ~/ results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/116901/ df -h results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/116880/ Fond Regards, Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -- phone (03) 6236-9675 My free website is: http://pewtas.googlepages.com (please visit my free website and let me know what you think about it.) Bob Hope - I have a wonderful make-up crew. They're the same people restoring the Statue of Liberty.ls -lah ~/ results below
Re: Help!!! Something is using most of my HDD space!!!
Peter Williams wrote: Hi All, Note my user name is 'user'. The home folder totals 32GB so it's NOT the problem. Something else is taking all of the space. snip! 32G. So looking at your computer, I see that you've allocated a total of 43G for your Ubuntu install: r...@user-desktop:/home/user# df -h FilesystemSize Used Avail Use% Mounted on /dev/sda1 43G 38G 3.7G 92% / And your home directory is using 32Gb, which leaves another 6Gb outside of your directory, which is probably the Ubuntu install itself and other miscellania. Your problem seems to be more that you haven't allocated/partitioned any of the rest of your drives. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Help!!! Something is using most of my HDD space!!!
are the result of chats in #beginners-help chat forum ... I tried to ask in #ubuntu chat forum but it was so very busy that I was effectively ignored ;-( sudo fdisk -l results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/117016/ ls -lah ~/ results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/116901/ df -h results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/116880/ Fond Regards, Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -- phone (03) 6236-9675 My free website is: http://pewtas.googlepages.com (please visit my free website and let me know what you think about it.) Bob Hope - I have a wonderful make-up crew. They're the same people restoring the Statue of Liberty.ls -lah ~/ results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/116901/ df -h results below http://paste.ubuntu.com/116880/ Fond Regards, Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -- phone (03) 6236-9675 My free website is: http://pewtas.googlepages.com (please visit my free website and let me know what you think about it.) Bob Hope - I have a wonderful make-up crew. They're the same people restoring the Statue of Liberty. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com mailto:ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Help!!! Something is using most of my HDD space!!!
Dear Ubuntu Folk, Problem SOLVED. I did a total re-install of my OS... wiping out the old OS. I'm now using Mint Ubuntu (Elyssa)... and it is the only OS on this pc. It was quite straight-forward to install (over-writing the old system). Best Regards, PEW ;-))) Fond Regards, Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -- phone (03) 6236-9675 My free website is: http://pewtas.googlepages.com (please visit my free website and let me know what you think about it.) Doug Larson - Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks. 2009/2/12 David Gillies da...@dorja.com David Gillies wrote: Peter Williams wrote: Hi All, Note my user name is 'user'. The home folder totals 32GB so it's NOT the problem. Something else is taking all of the space. snip! 32G. So looking at your computer, I see that you've allocated a total of 43G for your Ubuntu install: r...@user-desktop:/home/user# df -h FilesystemSize Used Avail Use% Mounted on /dev/sda1 43G 38G 3.7G 92% / And your home directory is using 32Gb, which leaves another 6Gb outside of your directory, which is probably the Ubuntu install itself and other miscellania. Your problem seems to be more that you haven't allocated/partitioned any of the rest of your drives. I had a look at your fdisk -l output (sorry, I didn't before) and I saw that /dev/sda1 is almost all of the disk, definitely a lot more than the 43G that df is reporting. That's quite bizarre. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Help!!! Something is using most of my HDD space!!!
Peter Williams wrote: Dear Ubuntu Folk, Problem SOLVED. I did a total re-install of my OS... wiping out the old OS. I'm now using Mint Ubuntu (Elyssa)... and it is the only OS on this pc. It was quite straight-forward to install (over-writing the old system). That's the proverbial sledge-hammer approach. A better way would have been to expand your file system to match the size of the disk. Depending on your configuration, you may have been able to do this on-line, or booted from the Ubuntu live CD - both methods should have resulted in no data loss. And as has frequently been requested previously, if you're running Mint Linux, please use the appropriate mailing list for that distribution. Paul begin:vcard fn:Paul Gear n:Gear;Paul org:Liberty Systems Software email;internet:p...@libertysys.com.au tel;work:07 3122 2198 tel;cell:04 3183 7656 url:http://libertysys.com.au/ version:2.1 end:vcard smime.p7s Description: S/MIME Cryptographic Signature -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: HELP NEEDED - Kubuntu 8.04 will not boot to login screen. What do I do now???
Well if you log into the terminal as you normally would using first your username, then your password. You can run the command: startx this will start xserver and boot you into your default windows manager from where you can make the necessary changes from there using the gui. Maybe you should try the other peoples advice first though because if you have kde4 as your default and its sort of half deleted its advisable to install ubuntu-desktop.. Sorry I couldn't be more help. On Jan 23, 8:36 pm, Peter Williams pew...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Ubuntu people, nb -- I will happily provide system specs as requested and if I can figure out how to find them out. My computer is an extremely new and fast computer. It has Dual Core Processor (not sure what speed), 4 Gigabytes of memory and a one terabyte HDD. I urgently need help to fix my computer. I have previously had Kubuntu 8.04 installed and it seemed to be working okay. Then I decided that I did not want to use KDE 4 and only use the Gnome Desktop Manager with KDE 3.5. I used the Synaptic Package Manager to remove much of the KDE 4 with the intention of keeping KDE 3.5 and using the Gnome Desktop Manager. I am currently booted from a Mint Linux 5.1 Live Boot CD-ROM and that is allowing me to access the internet (as you can see) and I can send emails. If I boot my computer WITHOUT the Mint Linux 5.1 Live Boot disk -- then I get dumped at the terminal login screen for Kubuntu 8.04 (I think). The terminal login screen confuses me no-end This is undoubtedly because I'm a Linux Beginner and I still have problems with the commands. I still cannot get the hang of using the 'man' command ;-( Previously, I have had my pc working fine with different Linux OSes. I do NOT use Micro$oft Windowz of ANY version and I honestly don't want to even consider installing Windoze. I read on some website (???) to do the following: quote: --- System Settings / Advanced / Autostart -- click Add Program. Type in nm-applet which is the Gnome one. From then on it should start with the KDE Session. end quote. This means nothing it mean and it's all double-dutch. ;-( Earlier today I was very happy because I thought that I'd finally got Kubuntu working okay. There was a problem that I had shit-loads of programs installed -- probably too many... And the newer KDE 4 programs were conflicting with the older KDE 3.5 programs. I joined the ##beginner-help forum and #ubuntuforums-beginners -- however, I've forgotten how to use pidgin (the messenger program I use) to access these forums. Would one of you lovely Ubuntu GURUs please help this poor Linux newbie?!? I urgently need help to fix my computer. I have previously had Kubuntu 8.04 installed and it seemed to be working okay. Then I decided that I did not want to use KDE 4 and only use the Gnome Desktop Manager with KDE 3.5. I used the Synaptic Package Manager to remove much of the KDE 4 with the intention of keeping KDE 3.5 and using the Gnome Desktop Manager. I am currently booted from a Mint Linux 5.1 Live Boot CD-ROM and that is allowing me to access the internet (as you can see) and I can send emails. If I boot my computer WITHOUT the Mint Linux 5.1 Live Boot disk -- then I get dumped at the terminal login screen for Kubuntu 8.04 (I think). Previously, I have had my pc working fine with different Linux OSes. I do NOT use Micro$oft Windowz of ANY version and I honestly don't want to even consider installing Windoze. I read on some website (???) to do the following: quote: System Settings / Advanced / Autostart -- click Add Program. Type in nm-applet which is the Gnome one. From then on it should start with the KDE Session. end quote. This means nothing it mean and it's all double-dutch. ;-( Earlier today I was very happy because I thought that I'd finally got Kubuntu working okay. There was a problem that I had shit-loads of programs installed -- probably too many... And the newer KDE 4 programs were conflicting with the older KDE 3.5 programs. I joined the ##beginner-help forum and #ubuntuforums-beginners -- however, I've forgotten how to use pidgin (the messenger program I use) to access these forums. Would one of you lovely Ubuntu GURUs please help this poor Linux newbie?!? Yours Optimistically and With Much Love, PEW aka PetethePoet Fond Regards, Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -- phone (03) 6236-9675 My free website is:http://pewtas.googlepages.com (or)http://tinyurl.com/yuyejs (please visit my free website and let me know what you think about it.) Emo Philips - I was sleeping the other night, alone, thanks to the exterminator. Yours Optimistically and With Much Love, PEW aka PetethePoet Fond Regards, Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -- phone (03) 6236-9675 My free website is:http://pewtas.googlepages.com (or)http://tinyurl.com/yuyejs (please visit
Re: HELP NEEDED - Kubuntu 8.04 will not boot to login screen. What do I do now???
Hello All Fellow Ubuntu and Kubuntu people. and to the Ubuntu-Australian list Hello All, And hello to all of the nice and friendly ppl I met at the Linux.conf.auOpen Day yesterday @ the Hobart Wrest Point - Tasman Rooms. I was really pleased to finally met so very many friendly faces... everyone was very nice!!! (of course!) My system now seems to be quite stable. This website help me a lot: http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/puregnomehardy I ended up using the *Remove Kubuntu* Pasting the command (in the black box) into the terminal shell (which is an extremely long command!!!) Fingers-crossed it seems to have worked. I now have a Gnome DE with Ubuntu 8.04 - the Hardy Heron - released in April 2008 (according to the help page). I'm now happily using AMAROK fantastic music playing program and listening to some of my ripped music -- The Beatles! I'm still gradually tweaking my system -- but it seems to be working fine!!! ;-) Yours Faithfully, Optimistically and With Much Love, PEW aka PeteThePoet from Hobart, Australia Fond Regards, Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -- phone (03) 6236-9675 My free website is: http://pewtas.googlepages.com (or) http://tinyurl.com/yuyejs (please visit my free website and let me know what you think about it.) Robert Benchley - Drawing on my fine command of the English language, I said nothing. 2009/1/25 Matthew Flaschen matthew.flasc...@gatech.edu Peter Williams wrote: I urgently need help to fix my computer. I have previously had Kubuntu 8.04 installed and it seemed to be working okay. Then I decided that I did not want to use KDE 4 Can you explain further? Kubuntu 8.04 (which I'm using) comes with KDE 3.5. Did you install the kde4 package? and only use the Gnome Desktop Manager with KDE 3.5. Why not just use KDE 3.5? I used the Synaptic Package Manager to remove much of the KDE 4 with the intention of keeping KDE 3.5 and using the Gnome Desktop Manager. You probably removed KDE 3.5. If I boot my computer WITHOUT the Mint Linux 5.1 Live Boot disk -- then I get dumped at the terminal login screen for Kubuntu 8.04 (I think). The terminal login screen confuses me no-end As Eberhard said, you should be able to just enter the same user name and password you used for the graphical login. If you can successfully login, do: sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop --reinstall That should install Kubuntu again. It may take a long time. When it completes, do sudo reboot Your computer will restart, and KDE (3.5) should be up and running again. If you can't login, post the actual prompt you're looking at. quote: --- System Settings / Advanced / Autostart -- click Add Program. Type in nm-applet which is the Gnome one. From then on it should start with the KDE Session. end quote. That's information about NetworkManager. It won't help you get your GUI back. And the newer KDE 4 programs were conflicting with the older KDE 3.5 programs. Yes, a beginner really shouldn't be using kde4 on 8.04. Matt Flaschen -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: HELP NEEDED - Kubuntu 8.04 will not boot to login screen. What do I do now???
G'day Matthew and All (K)ubuntu folk, And also to the Ubuntu-au list and the ubuntuli...@yahoogroup.com G'day All (my comments are below) Fond Regards, Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -- phone (03) 6236-9675 My free website is: http://pewtas.googlepages.com (or) http://tinyurl.com/yuyejs (please visit my free website and let me know what you think about it.) George Burns - You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old. 2009/1/25 Matthew Flaschen matthew.flasc...@gatech.edu Peter Williams wrote: This website help me a lot: http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/puregnomehardy I ended up using the *Remove Kubuntu* Pasting the command (in the black box) into the terminal shell (which is an extremely long command!!!) The remove Kubuntu part obviously didn't give you a GUI (it just removes various KDE packages, and a lot of packages that aren't KDE-related at all), but it also has sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop at the end, which installs GNOME. I'm happily using a very complicated GNOME system WITH KDE also. I *seems* to be extremely stable and I'm very happy with it. I'm now happily using AMAROK fantastic music playing program and listening to some of my ripped music -- The Beatles! You realize Amarok is a KDE application, right? Yes I know that. I don't really know what point you're trying to make. I have GNOME DE happily co-existing with KDE (not sure what version). AMAROK is working flawlessly!!! I'm very happy with my desktop pc (I'm using now) Yours Faithfully, Optimistically and With Much Love, PEW aka PeterThePoet Matt Flaschen -- kubuntu-users mailing list kubuntu-us...@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/kubuntu-users -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: HELP NEEDED - Kubuntu 8.04 will not boot to login screen. What do I do now???
If you can reach a terminal then enter: sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop This will install the Gnome desktop environment for you. -- Simon Ives si...@simonives.info www.simonives.info Please consider the environment before printing this email or any attachments. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: HELP NEEDED - Kubuntu 8.04 will not boot to login screen. What do I do now???
On Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:47:34 +1000 Simon Ives si...@simonives.info wrote: If you can reach a terminal then enter: sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop This will install the Gnome desktop environment for you. Also, `sudo tasksel`. Then install Kubuntu desktop or Ubuntu desktop as you desire. kk -- Karl Goetz, (Kamping_Kaiser / VK5FOSS) Debian user / gNewSense contributor http://www.kgoetz.id.au No, I won't join your social networking group signature.asc Description: PGP signature -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: SOLVED !!! Re: Help!!! Music player Amarok has error about DCOP communications
Hi,
I am not sure if you are aware that linux.conf.au will be in Hobart
later this month. This is one of the best Linux conferences around -
although it is quite technical.
If you can't afford the time (or ticket price) you should try to make
it along to the openday - see
http://linux.conf.au/programme/about_programme#OpenDay
I am not sure about the Mint crew, but there will be people from
Australian Ubuntu community. There will also be other projects and
distros represented at the open day. It might be a good chance for you
to meet some more local Linux geeks.
Cheers
Dave
On Tue, 2009-01-06 at 18:43 +1100, Peter Williams wrote:
Hello Everyone (I'm doing a reply to all - for this email) *SMILE*
thank you Paul, for your nice email. *GRIN*
2009/1/4 Paul Shirren shi...@shirro.com
Hi Peter,
Peter Williams wrote:
To my great happiness (poor wording, I know!!!) - my
Ubuntu Mint (Elyssa) OS is now working almost
perfectly!!! *BIG SMILE HAPPY
GRIN**!!!
Well done.
Can you please not refer to Mint Linux as Ubuntu Mint. Mint
and Ubuntu are two separate projects with their own
developers, forums and mailing lists.
Okay, I will try to keep that in mind and refer to my OS by its
correct name; Mint Linux.
I get quite a bit confused about its correct name. I think that the
Mint Linux ppl also call it Ubuntu Mint Linux etc etc. :-) There seems
to be quite a lot of jargon buzz-words etc involved for the OS { Not
that I'm objecting! SMILE }. Also, I find that the sheer volume of
information and facts, knowledge and 'wisdom' of the Gurus developing
the Mint Linux project -- well, it's information overload!! Too much
for me to know where to begin looking. *SIGH*
Note: I'm still only a Linux Newbie although I've used many many
different computer systems over my life... since I was a young
teenager (or even younger!). Our family's first computer was a
Commodore PET (Personal Electronic Transactor) with 16 KB of RAM
expandable to 32KB RAM. Actually, it was a pretty good machine -- it
had a 6502 processor and it communicated with peripherals with a
IEEE-488 port and also had a programmable 'user port' !!! It was
amazing!!! And also very powerful. Actually, it's OS was Commodore PET
BASIC which was written by Micro$oft! and was a combination of BASIC
programming language with DOS commands included also!!! It was
powerful but it bit tricky to learn!!! [ THOSE WERE THE DAYS!!! -
e.g. circa the 1970's ]
We are all in the same big happy open source family but there
are issues
of branding and trademark. The Ubuntu trademark is owned by
Canonical
and I am sure they would not want it to be diluted. I am sure
the Mint
people are proud of their work and feel the same.
Thank you for explaining that. I'm very very pleased with my OS -
although it still has its little querks (spelling?!). The nice people
at Canonical are amazingly clever and I admire and thank them ###
HAPPY GRIN ###
Then I discovered that the repositories were wrong!!! The were
pointing to Ubuntu repositories instead of Ubuntu Mint
(Elyssa) ones.
I don't know if this is a consequence of not understanding
that Ubuntu and Mint are two separate projects.
Yes, it probably is!!! (SMILE). I'll admit that I'm still a newbie
beginner at Mint Linux; although I'll admit that I've been 'learning'
Linux for more than one year!!! I'm just happy to get help from the
those wonderfully clever and friendly Linux users!!!
I had a Ford made by Mazda. You could probably replace
suspension and engine parts with Mazda parts but other would
have been to Ford specs. A person in that situation might ask
about after market accessories on a Mazda forum and get
friendly and useful advice but might also get completely
misleading advice if Ford had changed the spec on some parts.
That's an interesting analogy, and I think I understand. Thanks for
that. #SMILE#
Yours Sincerely,
PEW - poet, computer geek, amiable human being and Christian
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Re: SOLVED !!! Re: Help!!! Music player Amarok has error about DCOP communications
if this is a consequence of not understanding that Ubuntu and Mint are two separate projects. Yes, it probably is!!! (SMILE). I'll admit that I'm still a newbie beginner at Mint Linux; although I'll admit that I've been 'learning' Linux for more than one year!!! I'm just happy to get help from the those wonderfully clever and friendly Linux users!!! I had a Ford made by Mazda. You could probably replace suspension and engine parts with Mazda parts but other would have been to Ford specs. A person in that situation might ask about after market accessories on a Mazda forum and get friendly and useful advice but might also get completely misleading advice if Ford had changed the spec on some parts. That's an interesting analogy, and I think I understand. Thanks for that. #SMILE# Yours Sincerely, PEW - poet, computer geek, amiable human being and Christian -- Fond Regards, Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -- phone (03) 6236-9675 My free website is: http://pewtas.googlepages.com (or) http://tinyurl.com/yuyejs (please visit my free website and let me know what you think about it.) -- Fond Regards, Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -- phone (03) 6236-9675 My free website is: http://pewtas.googlepages.com (or) http://tinyurl.com/yuyejs (please visit my free website and let me know what you think about it.) -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: SOLVED !!! Re: Help!!! Music player Amarok has error about DCOP communications
Peter Williams wrote: I went to the above mentioned link and found this webpage: http://keysigning.org/event/lca2009 Don't worry about the keysigning Peter. That is for developers attending the conference. The Open Day is on Saturday 24th January at the University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay campus. It is free and open to the general public if you are interested. Still waiting for details on the start and finish time. When there is more info it will probably appear here: http://linux.conf.au/programme/open_day -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Help!!! Music player Amarok has error about DCOP communications
Hi Everyone, Firstly, I'll like to wish everybody here a sincerely Happy New Year for 2009 and all Yuletide Seasons Greetings *BIG HAPPY SMILE!!!* Okay.. here's my problem. I'm using Linux Mint Operating System I think that its great!!! I also use Amarok music player and I have a lot of music files which I've 'ripped' from my music cds which I own. I returned home yesterday afternoon (3rd January 2009) from having a great holiday with my mum dad in Victor Harbour, South Australia. My dad has a new computer system and he uses M$ Windowz XP Professional OS. He's having quite a few problems with it -- but I've tried to help him. *SMILE* Anyway... last night I switched on my computer and started Amarok (latest version, I think). And I had my computer play music thru' my Dell brand 2 x speakers and harmon/kardon sub-woofer (which I have from my old Dell computer I purchased many years ago). I was succesfully able to play music thru my speakers and subwoofer... while I was in bed sleeping. It was very pleasant!!! :-))) However, Amarok had some message about not being about to do something because dcopserver was not there!?!?!? Question: What Do I need to do on my computer to make Amarok work again? This morning (Sunday, 4th Jan 2009) I rebooted my pc a few times... then I rebooted into the recovery mode. And fixed some things. It seemed to improve some things. I then used the menu on the screen System / Administration / Synaptic Package Manager and I think I found the correct files to install the dcopserver and also some files for Amarok's libvisual thing! I then let Synaptic Package Manager do it's thing... And it downloaded and installed something! (I don't really understand what!) Anyway I've switched off my pc and rebooted it etc. Now when I try to start Amarok it does not start and I get a window with the following error message: Amarok Error Message DCOP communications error (Amarok) There was an error setting up inter-process communications for KDE. The message returned by the system was: Could not open network socket Please check that the dcopsever program is running! [OK] button nb - I will happily provide extra 'system specs' or details if requested... but I'll admit that I don't really understand what type of computer it is. I know that it is quite new and I really like my pc... but I don't really understand what processor speed or whatever it has!!! :-) It's rate myself as still a beginner at learning and using Linux Ubuntu Mint OS -- even thro' I've been using Linux Mint since sometime last year. also... I don't like using the 'terminal' console command ... because it's new and I don't really understand how it works. *SMILE* I'll use the terminal command line when I need to... but I don't really like it :-) *Yours PEW -- a little bit baffled as to why my favourite music player, Amarok, is not working!!! *SMILE* * *from North Hobart, Tasmania. * -- Fond Regards, Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -- phone (03) 6236-9675 My free website is: http://pewtas.googlepages.com (or) http://tinyurl.com/yuyejs (please visit my free website and let me know what you think about it.) -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Fwd: Help!!! Music player Amarok has error about DCOP communications
To Mr Terry Mrs Kath Martin (in Tasmania)
and the Ubuntu Linux Yahoo Group.
Hello Ubuntu people :-)))
I'm forwarding (below) a message I sent to the Australian Ubuntu e-mail list
and friends of mine, Terry Kath. Maybe someone else is having this problem
(I have seen some messages on the Linux Mint forum about people having the
same problem -- however I could not make any sense of the reply messages!!!
;-)
If someone knows how I could fix this problem; would you please be kind
enough to *provide step-by-step instructions*... as, although I do know a
lot about computers, I still regard myself as a Ubuntu Mint beginner -- and
I am a little concerned about stuffing up my computer and not making it work
properly... which has happening to me in the past.
Fond Regards and I Wish EveryOne and All a Sincerely Happy and prosperous
New Year for 2009 !!! *BIG SMILE*
With Love,
PEW { poet, creative computer user, self-publisher and Christian !!! }
***SMILE***
{ I believe that the 'proverbial glass' is half-full, not half-empty!!! }
from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
-- Forwarded message --
From: Peter Williams pew...@gmail.com
Date: 2009/1/4
Subject: Help!!! Music player Amarok has error about DCOP communications
To: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com
Hi Everyone,
Firstly, I'll like to wish everybody here a sincerely Happy New Year for
2009 and all Yuletide Seasons Greetings *BIG HAPPY SMILE!!!*
Okay.. here's my problem. I'm using Linux Mint Operating System I think
that its great!!! I also use Amarok music player and I have a lot of music
files which I've 'ripped' from my music cds which I own. I returned home
yesterday afternoon (3rd January 2009) from having a great holiday with my
mum dad in Victor Harbour, South Australia.
My dad has a new computer system and he uses M$ Windowz XP Professional OS.
He's having quite a few problems with it -- but I've tried to help him.
*SMILE*
Anyway... last night I switched on my computer and started Amarok (latest
version, I think). And I had my computer play music thru' my Dell brand 2 x
speakers and harmon/kardon sub-woofer (which I have from my old Dell
computer I purchased many years ago).
I was succesfully able to play music thru my speakers and subwoofer... while
I was in bed sleeping. It was very pleasant!!! :-)))
However, Amarok had some message about not being about to do something
because dcopserver was not there!?!?!?
Question: What Do I need to do on my computer to make Amarok work again?
This morning (Sunday, 4th Jan 2009) I rebooted my pc a few times... then I
rebooted into the recovery mode. And fixed some things. It seemed to improve
some things.
I then used the menu on the screen System / Administration / Synaptic
Package Manager and I think I found the correct files to install the
dcopserver and also some files for Amarok's libvisual thing! I then let
Synaptic Package Manager do it's thing... And it downloaded and installed
something! (I don't really understand what!)
Anyway I've switched off my pc and rebooted it etc.
Now when I try to start Amarok it does not start and I get a window with the
following error message:
Amarok Error Message
DCOP communications error (Amarok)
There was an error setting up inter-process communications for KDE. The
message returned by the system was:
Could not open network socket
Please check that the dcopsever program is running!
[OK] button
nb - I will happily provide extra 'system specs' or details if requested...
but I'll admit that I don't really understand what type of computer it is. I
know that it is quite new and I really like my pc... but I don't really
understand what processor speed or whatever it has!!! :-)
It's rate myself as still a beginner at learning and using Linux Ubuntu Mint
OS -- even thro' I've been using Linux Mint since sometime last year.
also... I don't like using the 'terminal' console command ... because it's
new and I don't really understand how it works. *SMILE* I'll use the
terminal command line when I need to... but I don't really like it :-)
*Yours PEW -- a little bit baffled as to why my favourite music player,
Amarok, is not working!!! *SMILE*
*
*from North Hobart, Tasmania.
*
--
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Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS
from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -- phone (03) 6236-9675
My free website is: http://pewtas.googlepages.com (or)
http://tinyurl.com/yuyejs
(please visit my free website and let me know what you think about it.)
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Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS
from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -- phone (03) 6236-9675
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http://tinyurl.com/yuyejs
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SOLVED !!! Re: Help!!! Music player Amarok has error about DCOP communications
Hi Fellow Ubuntu Folk :-))) Just a quickie to say... I've fixed my problems with Amarok music player also some other problems too. ### Problem SOLVED !!! ### I ended up doing lots of things... I'm not exactly sure which thing I did actually worked !!! *SMILE* One thing I did was to reboot to a Gnome terminal shell (not sure if that's exactly the correct term). And I used the command (which I found one a Ubuntu help website) sudo /etc/init.d/gdm restartsudo /etc/init.d/gdm restart Then I discovered that the repositories were wrong!!! The were pointing to Ubuntu repositories instead of Ubuntu Mint (Elyssa) ones. I used the Package Manager to change them to Mint one's. Actually I managed get them all wrong! E.g I had Mint 8 Repositories in the Package Manager... but they were not correct. SO ... I reboots and chose the Mint Recovery mode. And I then chose all 3 options for fixing problems!!! One of the boot up recovery options was to fix the broken repositories... and I did that. To my great happiness (poor wording, I know!!!) - my Ubuntu Mint (Elyssa) OS is now working almost perfectly!!! *BIG SMILE HAPPY GRIN**!!! So now Ubuntu Amarok seems to work fine! Yours with Love, PEW signing off from North Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. 2009/1/4 Peter Williams pew...@gmail.com Hi Everyone, Firstly, I'll like to wish everybody here a sincerely Happy New Year for 2009 and all Yuletide Seasons Greetings *BIG HAPPY SMILE!!!* Okay.. here's my problem. I'm using Linux Mint Operating System I think that its great!!! I also use Amarok music player and I have a lot of music files which I've 'ripped' from my music cds which I own. I returned home yesterday afternoon (3rd January 2009) from having a great holiday with my mum dad in Victor Harbour, South Australia. My dad has a new computer system and he uses M$ Windowz XP Professional OS. He's having quite a few problems with it -- but I've tried to help him. *SMILE* Anyway... last night I switched on my computer and started Amarok (latest version, I think). And I had my computer play music thru' my Dell brand 2 x speakers and harmon/kardon sub-woofer (which I have from my old Dell computer I purchased many years ago). I was succesfully able to play music thru my speakers and subwoofer... while I was in bed sleeping. It was very pleasant!!! :-))) However, Amarok had some message about not being about to do something because dcopserver was not there!?!?!? Question: What Do I need to do on my computer to make Amarok work again? This morning (Sunday, 4th Jan 2009) I rebooted my pc a few times... then I rebooted into the recovery mode. And fixed some things. It seemed to improve some things. I then used the menu on the screen System / Administration / Synaptic Package Manager and I think I found the correct files to install the dcopserver and also some files for Amarok's libvisual thing! I then let Synaptic Package Manager do it's thing... And it downloaded and installed something! (I don't really understand what!) Anyway I've switched off my pc and rebooted it etc. Now when I try to start Amarok it does not start and I get a window with the following error message: Amarok Error Message DCOP communications error (Amarok) There was an error setting up inter-process communications for KDE. The message returned by the system was: Could not open network socket Please check that the dcopsever program is running! [OK] button nb - I will happily provide extra 'system specs' or details if requested... but I'll admit that I don't really understand what type of computer it is. I know that it is quite new and I really like my pc... but I don't really understand what processor speed or whatever it has!!! :-) It's rate myself as still a beginner at learning and using Linux Ubuntu Mint OS -- even thro' I've been using Linux Mint since sometime last year. also... I don't like using the 'terminal' console command ... because it's new and I don't really understand how it works. *SMILE* I'll use the terminal command line when I need to... but I don't really like it :-) *Yours PEW -- a little bit baffled as to why my favourite music player, Amarok, is not working!!! *SMILE* * *from North Hobart, Tasmania. * -- Fond Regards, Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -- phone (03) 6236-9675 My free website is: http://pewtas.googlepages.com (or) http://tinyurl.com/yuyejs (please visit my free website and let me know what you think about it.) -- Fond Regards, Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -- phone (03) 6236-9675 My free website is: http://pewtas.googlepages.com (or) http://tinyurl.com/yuyejs (please visit my free website and let me know what you think about it.) -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: SOLVED !!! Re: Help!!! Music player Amarok has error about DCOP communications
Hi Peter, Peter Williams wrote: To my great happiness (poor wording, I know!!!) - my Ubuntu Mint (Elyssa) OS is now working almost perfectly!!! *BIG SMILE HAPPY GRIN**!!! Well done. Can you please not refer to Mint Linux as Ubuntu Mint. Mint and Ubuntu are two separate projects with their own developers, forums and mailing lists. We are all in the same big happy open source family but there are issues of branding and trademark. The Ubuntu trademark is owned by Canonical and I am sure they would not want it to be diluted. I am sure the Mint people are proud of their work and feel the same. Then I discovered that the repositories were wrong!!! The were pointing to Ubuntu repositories instead of Ubuntu Mint (Elyssa) ones. I don't know if this is a consequence of not understanding that Ubuntu and Mint are two separate projects. I had a Ford made by Mazda. You could probably replace suspension and engine parts with Mazda parts but other would have been to Ford specs. A person in that situation might ask about after market accessories on a Mazda forum and get friendly and useful advice but might also get completely misleading advice if Ford had changed the spec on some parts. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
About asking for help
This extract from my personal mail may be useful for other newbies to the wonderful world of Linux:- He said: I noticed your question on the ubuntu-list. Whenever I want to know something, what I write into the Google searchbar is this: creating slideshow with sound in linux for example. Once you have done that you are qualified to ask the brainstrust for further guidance. That way you show that you have tried to help yourself but still need a leg-up. I replied: I guess it might look like I haven't tried very hard. Truth is I spent much time trying out the few Ubuntu programs I am aware of. I even regressed back to Windows for a while. In the end I thought it was simply a matter of discovering which Linux program would do the job. So I asked, what I thought was a simple question. That said, I have taken your advice. Indeed, there is a wealth of information on the Net. Moreover, I can see that it is a lot more complex than I originally thought. Thanks for the advice. I guess I could have been smarter. Dave W -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Wrong folder when trying to Rebuild Index of KDE Help Center
Hi All, When I use the KDE Help Center I have discovered that I need to Rebuild the Index of it. The problem is that the folder it is showing me is an old folder for KTurtle (Educational Language) -- which doesn't even exist anymore. I need to know exactly what is the correct folder for the KDE Help Center to rebuild the index in. (refer to attached .png screen capture) Also, I don't know how to search the HDD for files/folders. The Search option seems to search the Internet instead of searching my computer. -- Fond Regards, Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia My free website is: http://pewtas.googlepages.com (or) http://tinyurl.com/yuyejs (please visit my free website and let me know what you think about it.) attachment: build_search_index_kde_help_center.png-- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Fwd: Wrong folder when trying to Rebuild Index of KDE Help Center
Hi All, I tried to find more info about this bug I found the following BUG REPORT. http://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=101876 BUG 101876: KDE Help Center's Build Search Index window display empty scope list Now all I need to do is work out how I can fix it *SMILE* Regards, Peter E Williams (aka 'pew') from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -- Forwarded message -- From: Peter Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/7/29 Subject: Wrong folder when trying to Rebuild Index of KDE Help Center To: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Hi All, When I use the KDE Help Center I have discovered that I need to Rebuild the Index of it. The problem is that the folder it is showing me is an old folder for KTurtle (Educational Language) -- which doesn't even exist anymore. I need to know exactly what is the correct folder for the KDE Help Center to rebuild the index in. (refer to attached .png screen capture) Also, I don't know how to search the HDD for files/folders. The Search option seems to search the Internet instead of searching my computer. -- Fond Regards, Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS My free website is: http://pewtas.googlepages.com (or) http://tinyurl.com/yuyejs (please visit my free website and let me know what you think about it.) attachment: build_search_index_kde_help_center.png-- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
SOLVED - Re: KDE Help Center does not open -- gives error
Hello Peter and All,
Following your suggestion I used 'Synaptic Package Manager' and I installed
'kubuntu-kde-desktop'... It installed 107 files took approx 10-11 minutes
(using my Bigpond ADSL Broadband connection). To cut a long story short...
the apps which gave the error msg are now working fine and don't give errors
(the one I reported, that is).
Thanks for the advice and quick help !!! ;-)))
Fond Regards,
PEW
2008/7/23 noiesmo [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
peter
khelpcenter has dependencies and I think they are not being met
automatically when you install
on the command line you can do apt-cache show khelpcenter and you will get
info on the package and dependencies etc.
you may have to install kde desktop to be able to use it
noiesmo
Peter Williams wrote:
Hi Fellow Ubuntu ppl, *SMILE*
I have noticed that 2 different applications which use the KDE Help
Center when I attempt to open the Help Handbook (e.g. open the Help /
Handbook pull-down menu) I get a error message in a window with an OK button
{which closes the message window}
I have used the Synaptic Package Manager and re-installed the KDE Help
Center -- but the error still occurs.
Error message window:
Could not launch the KDE Help Center:
Could not find service 'khelpcenter'
[OK] {button}
What is the best way for me to go about getting the KDE Help Center to
work again. Note that in the past it HAS worked, but something has broken it
:-(((
--
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Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS
from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
My free website is:
http://pewtas.googlepages.com (or) http://tinyurl.com/yuyejs
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--
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KDE Help Center does not open -- gives error
Hi Fellow Ubuntu ppl, *SMILE*
I have noticed that 2 different applications which use the KDE Help Center
when I attempt to open the Help Handbook (e.g. open the Help / Handbook
pull-down menu) I get a error message in a window with an OK button {which
closes the message window}
I have used the Synaptic Package Manager and re-installed the KDE Help
Center -- but the error still occurs.
Error message window:
Could not launch the KDE Help Center:
Could not find service 'khelpcenter'
[OK] {button}
What is the best way for me to go about getting the KDE Help Center to work
again. Note that in the past it HAS worked, but something has broken it
:-(((
--
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Peter Eric (aka 'pew') WILLIAMS
from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
My free website is:
http://pewtas.googlepages.com (or) http://tinyurl.com/yuyejs
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[ubuntu] NVidia drivers not working after HArdy upgrade HELP PLEASE - Ubuntu Forums
Here is the link it is the one I participated in some time ago. http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=776729highlight=nvidia+7600+hardy -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: [ubuntu] NVidia drivers not working after HArdy upgrade HELP PLEASE - Ubuntu Forums
On Thu, 2008-07-10 at 17:32 +1000, david wrote: Here is the link it is the one I participated in some time ago. http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=776729highlight=nvidia+7600+hardy I suggest including some extra context when posting emails like this - eg, your post in the thread, and other suggestiosn that have com up so far. your more likely to gt people to look at teh rest that way kk -- Karl Goetz [EMAIL PROTECTED] signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Partition Help
Simple fix for grub is: ALT+F2 gksudo gedit /boot/grub/menu.lst Edit partition number Remove unwanted boot descriptors cheers 2008/6/28 Simon Ives [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I forgot to mention that Hardy is located on the second partition. I was worried that that there may be an issue because Hardy wouldn't be physically located at the beginning of the drive. Also, would Grub recognise the changes? Thanks. Simon Message: 10 Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:44:22 +1000 From: Null Ack [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Partition Help To: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 I would think you should be able to simply delete the unwanted partition and resize the one you want but to be safe Id backup the data beforehand :) 2008/6/28 Simon Ives [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I've got a, hopefully, simple question regarding the partitions on my system. I have two equal size partitions (ext3) with the first containing Gutsy and the second Hardy. I no longer need Gutsy and would like to have just a single partition with Hardy. I don't want to remove the Hardy install that I already have. ?Can I simply use a tool such as GParted to accomplish this or is there some other process that's better/easier? Thanks. Simon. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
HELP
hello there i have one of those computers and have no idea how to use it could you please email me the info to [EMAIL PROTECTED] which company does support the computer as we tried to get the internet on it and they say they dont do it you can also contact me on 0437532811 thank you heaps-- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: HELP
Mark Charmaine wrote: hello there i have one of those computers and have no idea how to use it could you please email me the info to [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] which company does support the computer as we tried to get the internet on it and they say they dont do it you can also contact me on 0437532811 thank you heaps Hi, I haven't run across any Internet service providers that won't allow you access if you are using Ubuntu Linux, you may have problems with internal modems though. If you live North of Adelaide I would be happy to give you any help I am able. Your welcome to email me off list if you do live north of Adelaide.. I suggest you try clicking on the Help icon (the small lifebelt) on top of the screen and do some reading. Hope this helps. Take Care Winton -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: HELP
Hi Charmaine On Tuesday 24 June 2008 20:56:22 Mark Charmaine wrote: hello there i have one of those computers and have no idea how to use it could you please email me the info to [EMAIL PROTECTED] which company does support the computer as we tried to get the internet on it and they say they dont do it you can also contact me on 0437532811 thank you heaps Problem above is that you gave us nothing to work with. What is one of those computers for example. Could be any system available. Are you using dialup or broadband? What modem are you using. Which version of ubuntu? etc. The more specific you can be the more likely people will be able to help you. If you're using a broadband modem then which one? They're generally setup via the browser in ubuntu and setting will in part depend on you internet service provider so we may well need that info as well. Even isp techies that don't know ubuntu can get you there with a broadband setup if you can start your browser, i.e. firefox James -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: undelete help
Hi; Take a look at http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/PhotoRec Photo-Rec is file data recovery software designed to recover lost files including video, documents and archives from Hard Disks and CDRom and lost pictures (thus, its 'Photo Recovery' name) from digital camera memory. PhotoRec ignores the filesystem and goes after the underlying data, so it will still work even if your media's filesystem has been severely damaged or re-formatted. PhotoRec is free, this open source multi-platform application is distributed under GNU Public License. PhotoRec is a companion program to TestDisk, an app for recovering lost partitions on a wide variety of filesystems and making non-bootable disks bootable again. Hope this helps; Cheers; Matthew Hi, Was fiddling with some backups using unison to a network hardrive and inadvertently deleted a folder with unison. On the drive the folder was on there is a folder named '.trash-1000' It contains many binary files and I am sure one of them is the folder I am after. I am using kubuntu 8.04. Can someone point me to a way to getting the stuff out of these files in this folder. Thanks -- -- Andrew Otte Laidley, Australia [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: undelete help
Hi, On Sun, May 04, 2008 at 11:45:18PM +1000, Andrew Otte wrote: Hi, [... never used unison ...] there is a folder named '.trash-1000' It contains many binary files and I am sure one of them is the folder I am after. I am using kubuntu 8.04. Can someone point me to a way to getting the stuff out of these files in this folder. try 'cp /somewhere/in/outerspace/.trash-1000/files/agreenbigeyedcreature.png ~/earth/;' then do 'rm /somewhere/in/outerspace/.trash-1000/info/agreenbigeyedcreature.png.trashinfo;' -- Cheers, Raphael -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: linksys help needed
Hi Paul On Wednesday 02 April 2008 18:12:32 Paul Gear wrote: James Takac wrote: Hi Guys I'm trying to set up my wireless router without any luck to speak of as yet. The router is a linksys WRT54G and the modem a netgear DM111P. Double-check that the Linksys is not using the same default IP address range as your Netgear. When i set up a WRT54G for a client, i found that it was giving out the same IP range (192.168.0.0/24) as the existing modem by default, thus i couldn't get any traffic to route at all. Changing the Linksys to give out DHCP addresses in a different address range fixed this. Paul How do I check the range of addresses the router is giving out and change them if need be?. Have been trying again to get the router and modem combo to work to no avail no matter what I've tried James -- Be the change you want to see in the world. Mahatma Gandh -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: linksys help needed
Hi Paul Linksys router is at 192.168.1.1 netgear is at192.168.0.1 To me that seems quite different or is there another way I should check? James On Wednesday 02 April 2008 18:12:32 Paul Gear wrote: James Takac wrote: Hi Guys I'm trying to set up my wireless router without any luck to speak of as yet. The router is a linksys WRT54G and the modem a netgear DM111P. Double-check that the Linksys is not using the same default IP address range as your Netgear. When i set up a WRT54G for a client, i found that it was giving out the same IP range (192.168.0.0/24) as the existing modem by default, thus i couldn't get any traffic to route at all. Changing the Linksys to give out DHCP addresses in a different address range fixed this. Paul -- Quod me nutrit me destruit - What nourishes me also destroys me Latin Saying -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: linksys help needed
James Takac wrote: Hi Guys I'm trying to set up my wireless router without any luck to speak of as yet. The router is a linksys WRT54G and the modem a netgear DM111P. Double-check that the Linksys is not using the same default IP address range as your Netgear. When i set up a WRT54G for a client, i found that it was giving out the same IP range (192.168.0.0/24) as the existing modem by default, thus i couldn't get any traffic to route at all. Changing the Linksys to give out DHCP addresses in a different address range fixed this. Paul begin:vcard fn:Paul Gear n:Gear;Paul org:Liberty Systems Software adr;dom:;;;Birkdale;Q;4159 email;internet:[EMAIL PROTECTED] title:Director tel;work:07 3122 2198 tel;cell:04 3183 7656 x-mozilla-html:FALSE url:http://www.libertysys.com.au/ version:2.1 end:vcard smime.p7s Description: S/MIME Cryptographic Signature -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: linksys help needed
On Wed, 2 Apr 2008 1:36:45 pm James Takac wrote: Hi Guys I'm trying to set up my wireless router without any luck to speak of as yet. The router is a linksys WRT54G and the modem a netgear DM111P. From what I gather on the lights on the linksys it sees the net thru the modem as the internet light is on when I connect the hardware, but I still can't get out onto the net at all from any pc even over the ethernet cables so have had to resort to my old netgear wired router just to keep the net going my end. I've tried going thru the manual and it hasn't helped me nor have the various sites I checked online, not even the ubuntu documentation. Anyone know how I might get this hardware combo going or is there a better router/modem combo which can buy here in Aus Pref to get working what I have of course James I have a wrt54gs router working fine but I have the optus supplied dlink modem. Can you get the DM111P to work direct into a pc? Then you know it's connection is fine? Is the modem connected to the right plug on the router - mine is labelled internet? Have you set the DNS addresses of your provider into the router and/or linux? There are so many possibilities even before we touch the wireless stuff. -- -- Andrew Otte Laidley, Queensland Australia [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Help- First Time User
On Mon, 2008-02-25 at 00:15 -0800, Suejh wrote: Thought I would try out my Live CD Version 5.04 on my IBM Laptop. 5.04 is nearly 3 years old. try updating to a newer version of ubuntu for starters. 7.10 is the latest and only 2 more months before 8.04 is released. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
