Re: [ubuntu-uk] Display blanking despite settings in gnome-power-manager and gnome-screensaver
Hi There is a bug i think when using ATI cards (we always blame the graphics cards!)... after much googling, on a friends machine with the machine problem i came across this to add to the end of /etc/X11/xorg.conf Section ServerFlags Option BlankTime 0 Option StandbyTime 0 Option SuspendTime 0 Option OffTime 0 EndSection Worked for me so you can give it a try. Cheers, Michael On Sun, 2008-01-06 at 21:26 +, Iain Lane wrote: Hello all, I switched to Gutsy from Windows a couple of months ago and have been having a blast ever since. However, there is this one problem that I've been having ever since the switch and it's pretty annoying. I'd been living with it for a few weeks until I got a new laptop (eee pc), installed Xubuntu on it and started seeing the exact same problem. Here goes: After exactly 10 minutes of idleness (no KB or mouse activity), the screen will go blank (very irritating when watching movies as players do not seem to be able to disable this, either). This is not a blank screensaver, as I changed the saver to something else and still just get a black screen. In gnome-power-manager (System - Preferences - Power Management), all sliders are set to Never. In gnome-screensaver (System - Preferences - Screensaver), the Regard the computer as idle after slider is at 40 minutes. Here's what I've tried and failed to do so far - nothing made any difference at all: * Disable DPMS in xorg.conf * Remove gnome-screensaver * Install xscreensaver instead * Remove gnome-power-management (all per [1]) Anyone have any ideas what would be causing the screen to blank, and how I can stop it? It seems counterintuitive that all of the applets to manage this are being ignored. Iain [1] http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=582578 -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Samba problems.
Hi, Im trying to set a few files in a shared area. i have samba installed. Whenever i click on share and then ok. nothing happens. I reopen the samba window and do not share windows stays. Whats wrong and how can i fix it? May be these links can solve your problem. Part 1 of 2 http://taufanlubis.wordpress.com/2007/10/23/samba-server/ Part 2 of 2 http://taufanlubis.wordpress.com/2007/10/28/samba-server-part-2-2/ Taufan Lubis Registered Ubuntu User #16660 The more you give to others, the more respect you get in return. My Articles@ www.taufanlubis.wordpress.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] IDE Flash Card Readers - Recommendations
On Sun, 2008-01-06 at 15:47 +, Tom Bamford wrote: snip / However, recent versions of Ubuntu have shown all my laptop drives, including CF memory cards, as SCSI devices (/dev/sd* as opposed to /dev/hd*). My desktop dies a horrible death if I try to do the same with one of its hard drives, which are still shown as traditional /dev/hd* devices. Hope this helps shed some light. This is to do with the new(er) versions of kernel 2.6 - now all HDDs are displayed as /dev/sd* regardless of whether they are IDE, SCSI or SATA. I can't remember the reasoning behind it, however I remember thinking that makes sense at the time! HTH, M. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Open Source video recorder
You may already have seen this. If you haven't, doesn't it sound neat? And cheap... http://tinyurl.com/2lp8wb Mac -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] IDE Flash Card Readers - Recommendations
Matthew Macdonald-Wallace wrote: On Sun, 2008-01-06 at 15:47 +, Tom Bamford wrote: snip / However, recent versions of Ubuntu have shown all my laptop drives, including CF memory cards, as SCSI devices (/dev/sd* as opposed to /dev/hd*). My desktop dies a horrible death if I try to do the same with one of its hard drives, which are still shown as traditional /dev/hd* devices. Hope this helps shed some light. This is to do with the new(er) versions of kernel 2.6 - now all HDDs are displayed as /dev/sd* regardless of whether they are IDE, SCSI or SATA. I can't remember the reasoning behind it, however I remember thinking that makes sense at the time! HTH, M Yeah it's something to do with the scsi/sata drivers now handling IDE devices, it caused me some grief at first because I used to hot-swap my laptop drives with a KDE utility which stopped working (I since found the /sys/class tree which I can use to add and remove controllers). But my desktop still has /dev/hd* devices and it's running the exact same Ubuntu kernel as my lappy. I don't really understand but as long as it works I'm happy :-) Regards, Tom -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Open Source video recorder
You may already have seen this. If you haven't, doesn't it sound neat? And cheap... http://tinyurl.com/2lp8wb That is so funny NY Times article dated yesterday... Neuros has been about since 2005, the OSD has been around since late 2006... From what I've read, it's an OK bit of kit, that's gradually getting better over time. Though it's no Tivo or MythTV yet... :) Lee -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Display blanking despite settings in gnome-power-manager and gnome-screensaver
Michael Holloway wrote: Hi There is a bug i think when using ATI cards (we always blame the graphics cards!)... after much googling, on a friends machine with the machine problem i came across this to add to the end of /etc/X11/xorg.conf Section ServerFlags Option BlankTime 0 Option StandbyTime 0 Option SuspendTime 0 Option OffTime 0 EndSection Worked for me so you can give it a try. Cheers, Michael Michael, This worked, thanks! I was worried that my (X)ubuntu power settings wouldn't apply after doing this, but they seem to work fine. Watching a movie without having to move the mouse every 10 minutes; what a novelty! Thanks again, Iain -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Open Source video recorder
I have had one for months... I love it :-) Got it because I finally got tired of VHS. Being a developer I couldn't help but get hacking, and have developed a web interface for it. When it is usable you will be able to schedule recordings remotely, as well as start/stop recording/playback. Many more ideas, and loads of help from the official Neuros developers. In all a good device. It has its occasional quirks, but unlike devices from most other manufacturers, they get fixed (helped by having an open bug tracker). Matthew (with apologies for the uncontrollable top-post) On 07/01/2008, LeeGroups [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You may already have seen this. If you haven't, doesn't it sound neat? And cheap... http://tinyurl.com/2lp8wb That is so funny NY Times article dated yesterday... Neuros has been about since 2005, the OSD has been around since late 2006... From what I've read, it's an OK bit of kit, that's gradually getting better over time. Though it's no Tivo or MythTV yet... :) Lee -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Open Source video recorder
On 07/01/2008, Matthew Wild [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have had one for months... I love it :-) Got it because I finally got tired of VHS. Where can one buy one from in the UK? -- Steve Garton http://www.sheepeatingtaz.co.uk -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Open Source video recorder
T Where can one buy one from in the UK? -- Steve Garton http://www.sheepeatingtaz.co.uk Maplins are selling them http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx%3FModuleNo%3D221884%26C%3DFroogle%26U%3D221884%26T%3DProduct%26MA%3DNeuros%2520OSD%2520Digital%2520Video%2520Organiser%2520(Neuros%2520OSD)sa=Xoi=product_resultresnum=1ct=resultcd=2cad=AIFJJVyXvI0tEHIZWHMFzpqZqJgJC_6jMQAAusg=AFQjCNEZXPDcYWwbKosR-i4DJ6qs0NkXlQ You might get a better price if you shop around though. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Open Source video recorder
Chris Rowson wrote: T Where can one buy one from in the UK? -- Steve Garton http://www.sheepeatingtaz.co.uk Maplins are selling them http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx%3FModuleNo%3D221884%26C%3DFroogle%26U%3D221884%26T%3DProduct%26MA%3DNeuros%2520OSD%2520Digital%2520Video%2520Organiser%2520(Neuros%2520OSD)sa=Xoi=product_resultresnum=1ct=resultcd=2cad=AIFJJVyXvI0tEHIZWHMFzpqZqJgJC_6jMQAAusg=AFQjCNEZXPDcYWwbKosR-i4DJ6qs0NkXlQ You might get a better price if you shop around though. Chris Page not found for me, but this link should do it: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=neurossource=15SD=Y HTH John -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Open Source video recorder
John Levin wrote: Chris Rowson wrote: T Where can one buy one from in the UK? -- Steve Garton http://www.sheepeatingtaz.co.uk Maplins are selling them http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx%3FModuleNo%3D221884%26C%3DFroogle%26U%3D221884%26T%3DProduct%26MA%3DNeuros%2520OSD%2520Digital%2520Video%2520Organiser%2520(Neuros%2520OSD)sa=Xoi=product_resultresnum=1ct=resultcd=2cad=AIFJJVyXvI0tEHIZWHMFzpqZqJgJC_6jMQAAusg=AFQjCNEZXPDcYWwbKosR-i4DJ6qs0NkXlQ You might get a better price if you shop around though. Chris Page not found for me, but this link should do it: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=neurossource=15SD=Y HTH John Not bad I guess, pity it doesn't do HD video. I still think I'd go for the cheaper software modified XBOX option though. Rob -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Open Source video recorder
Not bad I guess, pity it doesn't do HD video. I still think I'd go for the cheaper software modified XBOX option though. Rob I've thought about it but the xbox is a wee bit big and ugly isn't it? Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Open Source video recorder
I looked at that too, but as far as I could make out, the xbox can't record, can it? On 07/01/2008, Chris Rowson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not bad I guess, pity it doesn't do HD video. I still think I'd go for the cheaper software modified XBOX option though. Rob I've thought about it but the xbox is a wee bit big and ugly isn't it? Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Burning videos
Hi Group, I have downloaded a film in NTSC format using aMule. The film plays really well on the download computer. The film is just under the 700 megabyte limit for a normal cd. I have tried burning the film to disc in order to play it on a conventional dvd player without much success. I have tried the recoding route with Ubuntu software and end up with an unplayable film (sound out of sync) of nearly 4.7 gig Does anyone on list know of an easier route ? My player is PAL/SECAM Many thanks John Davis-- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Open Source video recorder
On 07/01/2008, Chris Rowson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not bad I guess, pity it doesn't do HD video. I still think I'd go for the cheaper software modified XBOX option though. Rob I've thought about it but the xbox is a wee bit big and ugly isn't it? And Loud! (Or is that just mine?). -- Steve Garton http://www.sheepeatingtaz.co.uk -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Burning videos
Hi John On 08/01/2008, davisjo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Group, I have downloaded a film in NTSC format using aMule. The film plays really well on the download computer. The film is just under the 700 megabyte limit for a normal cd. I have tried burning the film to disc in order to play it on a conventional dvd player without much success. I have tried the recoding route with Ubuntu software and end up with an unplayable film (sound out of sync) of nearly 4.7 gig Does anyone on list know of an easier route ? My player is PAL/SECAM Many thanks I have had success in the past with both ManDVD and DeVeDe. The second of which is more complex, but may be in the repositories (muliverse). It give you the option of encoding to PAL or NTSC, and a choice of 'Formats' (e.g. DVD, VCD, SVCD). I suggest you give DeVeDe a whirl. -- Steve Garton http://www.sheepeatingtaz.co.uk -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
