[Bug 1465331] Re: [scopes] should Dash rotate

2016-06-22 Thread Randall Ross
Are there plans to also rotate the greeter? Seems odd to have to login always in landscape mode on my N7. New bug needed? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1465331 Title: [scopes]

[Bug 1480654] Re: [regression] Input focus delay after switching app back into focus since OTA5

2016-06-22 Thread Randall Ross
I can confirm that (a) (b) and (c) in Oliver's comment [1] affects me. I will add another: d) unresponsive to power button press to wake up device. I sometimes need to press a dozen or more times before the display will respond and I'm presented with a login screen, or sometimes with the

[Bug 1583746] [NEW] NVIDIA drivers needed for POWER8 (ppc64el)

2016-05-19 Thread Randall Ross
Public bug reported: People trying to use Nvidia Tesla M2090 GPU (and likely others) are experiencing difficulty installing appropriate drivers on POWER8 ppc64el architecture servers. This AskUbuntu describes one use case.

[Bug 1552371] Re: Unexpected display on

2016-04-27 Thread Randall Ross
I can confirm that my Nexus 7 also awakens on its own for no apparent reason. Environment information Ubuntu 15.04 (r425) Nexus 7 (2013) flo rc-proposed channel -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

Re: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2016-04-02 Thread Randall Ross
The fix for Bug #1 is to spread free software everywhere. With the recent Ubuntu in/on Windows announcement, (many many many) millions of people who couldn't access or participate in Ubuntu will soon have that ability, giving them a glimpse into our world and a chance they've never had. We're

[Bug 1464697] Re: Enable encryption as per design mock up

2016-02-18 Thread Randall Ross
Hi, any updates on a timeframe for implementing this? until this lands, Is there a workaround to at least encrypt personally identifiable information (PII)? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[Bug 1373463] Re: [indicators] Impossible to disable cellular data from indicator

2016-01-20 Thread Randall Ross
Screenshot of how competing system handles disabling/limiting cellular data connection is attached. ** Attachment added: "data-usage-screen-on-android.png" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/indicator-network/+bug/1373463/+attachment/4553596/+files/data-usage-screen-on-android.png --

[Bug 1530807] Re: Bluetooth cannot be activated.

2016-01-12 Thread Randall Ross
Adding my experience to comment #12, reboots will sometimes fix the issue, but anecdotally I'd estimate the frequency at 10%. (i.e. one in ten reboots clears it.) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[Bug 1530807] Re: Bluetooth cannot be activated.

2016-01-04 Thread Randall Ross
I am (I think) able to observe the slider behaviour referenced in the bug on my N7, running r329. My device initially discoverable, even when the slider reverts to "off" by itself. Shortly after (maybe a few minutes later), the N7 is no longer discoverable and turning the slider back to "on" has

[Bug 1441154] Re: Built in Apport-Like Bug and Suggestion Reporting Tool Needed

2015-04-09 Thread Randall Ross
If this is a separate 'app' then it would need to be installed by default. I'm in favour of Wayne's proposal. Apport is a good model for bug reporting, but we need to think about how we'd implement the suggestion feature. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu

[Bug 522116] Re: [needs-packaging] RetroShare

2015-01-07 Thread Randall Ross
I am trying to assist the development team move this forward for inclusion in Ubuntu. Can anyone indicate what the blockers are? It would seem that the software is polished and ready. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

Re: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2014-10-24 Thread Randall Ross
Perhaps we should change the bug name to: Microsoft has a majority market share on the Desktop If need be, bugs can be opened for other form factors. On 10/24/2014 10:19 AM, Faldegast wrote: Actually no. This was always about desktop. Of course the fact that many usecases have an alternative

Re: [Bug 1] Closing makes sense; but close status is wrong

2013-05-30 Thread Randall Ross
My thoughts: 1) On perseverance: Giving up is not an option. Can't Fix admits defeat. 2) On pragmatism: We might need to temporarily accept a binary blob (or three) or even a proprietary service along the road to Freedomville. When we do, we've introduced a bug to be fixed later. (It's a bit

[Bug 1073114] Re: Shopping Lens Does Not Respect User Privacy

2013-01-10 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@all There is a collection of design proposals from a broader community here: http://pad.ubuntu.com/4OnwYN3HVT Code (and more ideas) appreciated! (I think there's more the one way to resolve this bug.) Full background is here: http://randall.executiv.es/bestsearchintheworld3 -- You received

Re: [Bug 1080256] Re: Flash player not installable on nexus 7

2012-11-20 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Is there a workaround, perhaps using free alternatives? Maybe this bug should be reassigned to Adobe? ;) (Uncooperative upstream) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1080256 Title: Flash

[Bug 1080256] [NEW] Flash player not installable on nexus 7

2012-11-17 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Cannot install flash plugin. NOT AVAILABLE for Nexus 7. ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 12.10 Package: firefox 16.0.1+build1-0ubuntu1 Uname: Linux 3.1.10-7-nexus7 armv7l AddonCompatCheckDisabled: False ApportVersion: 2.6.1-0ubuntu3 Architecture: armhf

[Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2012-11-12 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Summary changed: - Proprietary operating systems have a majority market share + Microsoft has a majority market share ** Description changed: - Proprietary operating systems have a majority market share in the new - desktop PC marketplace. This is a bug which Ubuntu and other projects - are

[Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2012-11-12 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@kxra: Rather than modify this bug to extend to all proprietary systems, please open a new bug. The entire history and comment chain is based on the original bug opened by sabdfl, and should be preserved. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is

[Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2012-11-12 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@kxra: Rather than modify this bug to extend to all proprietary systems, please open a new bug. The entire history and comment chain is based on the original bug opened by sabdfl, and should be preserved. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is

[Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2012-11-12 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@kxra: Rather than modify this bug to extend to all proprietary systems, please open a new bug. The entire history and comment chain is based on the original bug opened by sabdfl, and should be preserved. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is

[Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2012-11-12 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@kxra: Rather than modify this bug to extend to all proprietary systems, please open a new bug. The entire history and comment chain is based on the original bug opened by sabdfl, and should be preserved. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is

[Bug 1002952] Re: [meta-bug] Invalid extra Digital output S/PDIF device for USB cards

2012-05-23 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@David, I recall seeing the device properly identified at/around 12.04 LTS release time, though I don't have the means to revert to check it again. Evidently between now and then something changed. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is

[Bug 1002952] Re: [meta-bug] Invalid extra Digital output S/PDIF device for USB cards

2012-05-22 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
I'm apparently affected by this bug. My USB device is a Mackie ProFX12 mixer. randall@machine:/$ lsusb Bus 003 Device 006: ID 08bb:29b3 Texas Instruments Japan PCM2903B Audio CODEC I have submitted the ALSA info here: http://www.alsa-project.org/db/?f=c00eed2162c85b6b38be4660fe760559b2a333a6

Re: [Bug 739368] Re: diaspora support

2012-05-03 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
I would like to see this tackled at UDS-Q as a priority, higher than G+ -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/739368 Title: diaspora support To manage notifications about this bug go to:

[Bug 957025] [NEW] Super (Tap) does not open Dash Home

2012-03-16 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Observed Behaviour: Super (Tap) does not open Dash Home (regardless of current workspace or which applications are running.) The only way to open the Dash Home is to click the big Ubuntu button on the Launcher. Expected behaviour: Super (Tap) should open Dash Home in all

[Bug 957025] Re: Super (Tap) does not open Dash Home

2012-03-16 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
-- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/957025 Title: Super (Tap) does not open Dash Home To manage notifications about this bug go to:

Re: [Bug 739368] Re: diaspora support

2012-02-12 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Especially now that the Diaspora* API is nearly here ;) https://github.com/diaspora/diaspora/wiki/API-v1 Cheers, Randall -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/739368 Title: diaspora

[Bug 882274] Re: Community engagement is broken

2011-11-19 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
This discussion could be much more effective if we agree to get *precise* about which Community we are referring to. Community engagement is broken is much much too general a bug to fix. It's like saying Ubuntu is buggy. Can we agree to get more *precise* in this Precise cycle? More here:

Re: [Bug 689144] Re: [Natty] Cannot enable Normal or Extra effects

2011-03-30 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
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Re: [Bug 689144] Re: [Natty] Cannot enable Normal or Extra effects

2011-03-30 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Thanks for following up. This is no longer an issue. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/689144 Title: [Natty] Cannot enable Normal or Extra effects -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list

Re: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2011-01-20 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@Martin Wildman, Kindly advise if your hardware is on the Ubuntu-certified list for both Ubuntu 10.04 and 10.10. The list can be found here: http://webapps.ubuntu.com/certification/ -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber.

Re: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2011-01-20 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@Tom, The Ubuntu-certified list is generated by Canonical and is the authoritative list. Absence from this list means that the system in question has not been rigorously tested. There are other lists that the community builds, which are best guesses. Some of those use System Testing but that's

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] [Bug 118823] Re: List Buy a pc with Ubuntu pre-installed as an option to get ubuntu

2011-01-11 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@Gerry, Thanks for the good news. Any estimates on when the site revisions will go live? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/118823 Title: List Buy a pc with Ubuntu pre-installed as an

[Bug 689140] [NEW] checkbox fails to run

2010-12-11 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: checkbox checkbox (System Testing) fails to run. output from the command line: rand...@natty:~$ checkbox-gtk Traceback (most recent call last): File /usr/share/checkbox/run, line 40, in module main() File /usr/share/checkbox/run, line 35, in

[Bug 689140] Re: checkbox fails to run

2010-12-11 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
-- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/689140 Title: checkbox fails to run -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs

[Bug 689144] [NEW] [Natty] Cannot enable Normal or Extra effects

2010-12-11 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: compiz Visual effects cannot be enabled using Appearance Preferences app. Selection of Normal or Extra results in screen flickering then the dialog asking whether to use current settings. Regardless of choice, selection always revert back to Normal.

[Bug 689144] Re: [Natty] Cannot enable Normal or Extra effects

2010-12-11 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
-- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/689144 Title: [Natty] Cannot enable Normal or Extra effects -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [Bug 1] Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-10-23 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@Faldegast The Ubuntu Software Centre (USC) is the way software gets distributed to Ubuntu users. It can accommodate FLOSS, proprietary, and more. New in 10.10 there is a section in USC for commercial apps (that cost money) too. The one thing that all software in USC has in common though is that

Re: [Bug 1] Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-10-22 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@mzc I agree. @faldegast: 1) Why would we market a kernel? 2) Running Ubuntu on scrap/old is not putting our best foot forward, and creates support issues. 3) For the server side, we have Ubuntu Server. 4) Ubuntu Software Centre is just that: a store for Ubuntu-compatible software. The extension

Re: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-10-21 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Ubuntu awareness (and use) is very very low by our measurements so far. We're conducting random public surveys in Vancouver BC to get an actual percentage. Our goal is 1000 people asked What is Ubuntu? We're not publishing until we have a stastistically valid sample. Stay tuned for results ;) Want

Re: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-10-20 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Did you bother to check which systems are certified first? http://webapps.ubuntu.com/certification/ Think of your experiences in the Windows world. You likely have used hardware that is stickered Windows Ready, Works with Windows etc. The Ubuntu world is no different, and Ubuntu does NOT work on

Re: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-10-20 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Not certified (yet). The complete list of Ubuntu-certified systems is here: http://webapps.ubuntu.com/certification/ On 10-10-20 12:05 PM, Setve Gentilly wrote: Hi, one more time. Another example; I have a AMD system with an Ultra SCSI card from Tekram, No flavor of Ubuntu will install on

Re: [Bug 1] Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-10-20 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Quite true. If you've ever watched a new user work with Ubuntu, you'll likely have noticed that they have a much easier time than experienced computer users. No bad habits to unlearn, and they tend to involve themselves less with tinkering on unsupported (and uncertified) hardware. You want

Re: [Bug 1] Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-10-20 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
The concept of a computer being a bicycle for the mind might be helpful here, and might be worth revisiting. If we (society) are training our students purely to be users (consumers) of software then we will see the exact effect that you describe (in the domain of OS'es and computing, at least).

Re: [Bug 628087] Re: Maverick ubiquity lacks option to change computer name

2010-09-07 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@Mark I'm going to lobby for putting the user first. And, to do so we can possibly lift (and improve) a page from the Fruit Sellers In Cupertino (FSIC) on this one: Please type a name your computer. It's a simple question and gives the user a sense of being in control. (They are already typing

[Bug 631943] [NEW] No bootloader location option available for use entire disk install method

2010-09-06 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: ubiquity When installing Ubuntu and selecting Use entire disk, there is no option presented to the user (or verification) of where they want their bootloader installed. Some users may wish to use an entire disk external to their system (e.g. USB

[Bug 631943] Re: No bootloader location option available for use entire disk install method

2010-09-06 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: Casper.gz https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/631943/+attachment/1551518/+files/Casper.gz ** Attachment added: Dependencies.txt https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/631943/+attachment/1551519/+files/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: UbiquityDebug.gz

[Bug 631948] [NEW] Installer does not provide user the ability to specify hostname

2010-09-06 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: ubiquity On a new Ubuntu install, the installer assumes that the user name will form the hostname, which is often not desirable. The user should be provided the option to enter a hostname of their choice. e.g. allow me to name my system something other

[Bug 631948] Re: Installer does not provide user the ability to specify hostname

2010-09-06 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: Casper.gz https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/631948/+attachment/1551561/+files/Casper.gz ** Attachment added: Dependencies.txt https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/631948/+attachment/1551562/+files/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: UbiquityDebug.gz

[Bug 631952] [NEW] Installer gets stuck at Retrieving file 2 of 8

2010-09-06 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: ubiquity On a fresh install from USB, the installer gets stuck during a file retrieval. The installer will not progress beyond this point, and no cues are offered to the user. ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.10 Package: ubiquity 2.3.16

[Bug 631952] Re: Installer gets stuck at Retrieving file 2 of 8

2010-09-06 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: the dreaded stuck at 2 screen https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/631952/+attachment/1551580/+files/stuck_at_2.png ** Attachment added: Casper.gz https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/631952/+attachment/1551581/+files/Casper.gz ** Attachment added: Dependencies.txt

[Bug 627861] [NEW] WARNING: at /build/buildd/linux-2.6.35/ubuntu/aufs/plink.c:332 au_plink_append+0x274/0x2e0 [aufs]()

2010-09-01 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: messaged received twice in period of 10 minutes while running from Live USB. ProblemType: KernelOops DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.10 Package: linux-image-2.6.35-19-generic 2.6.35-19.28 Regression: Yes Reproducible: No ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.35-19.28-generic 2.6.35.3

[Bug 627861] Re: WARNING: at /build/buildd/linux-2.6.35/ubuntu/aufs/plink.c:332 au_plink_append+0x274/0x2e0 [aufs]()

2010-09-01 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: AcpiTables.txt https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/627861/+attachment/1533552/+files/AcpiTables.txt ** Attachment added: AlsaDevices.txt https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/627861/+attachment/1533553/+files/AlsaDevices.txt ** Attachment added: AplayDevices.txt

Re: [Bug 616023] Re: nVidia card : X won't start since 1.9 update, no screens found

2010-09-01 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@Alberto Harry 256.52 appears to fix the won't start issue (without needing ABI ignore hints), but also appears to have performance issues. I get slowdowns and choppy 2D and 3D effects when using it. Will 256.53 help? On 10-09-01 07:01 AM, Harry wrote: Alberto, please build the deb packages

[Bug 616023] Re: nVidia card : X won't start since 1.9 update, no screens found

2010-08-29 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
This bug is in need of a summary of current status. What works? What is broken? And, what's the schedule for restoring nVidia to it's 10.04 functionality. This would be a terrible regression if it makes it into beta. -- nVidia card : X won't start since 1.9 update, no screens found

Re: [Bug 616023] Re: nVidia card : X won't start since 1.9 update, no screens found

2010-08-29 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Perhaps a summary look be something like: Driver Version: 256.35 Symptoms: Workaround (if any): Scheduled for fix by: date Driver Version: 256.44 Symptoms: Workaround (if any): Scheduled for fix by: date Driver Version: 256.52 Symptoms: Workaround (if any): Scheduled for fix by: date --

[Bug 626038] [NEW] cannot update status message

2010-08-28 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: indicator-me Status message box is blacked out in MeMenu. Will not accept entries longer than a single character. Broadcast account is configured properly and updates can be posted from within Gwibber ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.10

[Bug 626038] Re: cannot update status message

2010-08-28 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: screenshot of text input area https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/626038/+attachment/1525959/+files/Screenshot.png ** Attachment added: Dependencies.txt https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/626038/+attachment/1525960/+files/Dependencies.txt -- cannot update status message

[Bug 625080] [NEW] package man-db 2.5.7-4 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1

2010-08-26 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: man-db 10.10 live USB, attempting to install nVidia drivers. ProblemType: Package DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.10 Package: man-db 2.5.7-4 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.35-18.24-generic 2.6.35.3 Uname: Linux 2.6.35-18-generic i686 Architecture: i386 Date:

[Bug 625080] Re: package man-db 2.5.7-4 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1

2010-08-26 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: AptOrdering.txt https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/625080/+attachment/1522033/+files/AptOrdering.txt ** Attachment added: Dependencies.txt https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/625080/+attachment/1522034/+files/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: Df.txt

[Bug 625085] [NEW] package nvidia-current 256.44-0ubuntu1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1

2010-08-26 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: could not enable Desktop Effects on 10.10. system asks whether to install proprietary drivers, proceeds to download, but then fails to install. ProblemType: Package DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.10 Package: nvidia-current 256.44-0ubuntu1 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu

[Bug 625085] Re: package nvidia-current 256.44-0ubuntu1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1

2010-08-26 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: AptOrdering.txt https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/625085/+attachment/1522050/+files/AptOrdering.txt ** Attachment added: BootDmesg.txt https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/625085/+attachment/1522051/+files/BootDmesg.txt ** Attachment added: CurrentDmesg.txt

[Bug 625093] [NEW] Installer window not resizable, window contents chopped

2010-08-26 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: ubiquity During installation, the contents of the Install window do not fit within the default window size. The Install window is not resizable. ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.10 Package: ubiquity 2.3.7 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu

[Bug 625093] Re: Installer window not resizable, window contents chopped

2010-08-26 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: Casper.gz https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/625093/+attachment/1522109/+files/Casper.gz ** Attachment added: Dependencies.txt https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/625093/+attachment/1522110/+files/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: UbiquityDebug.gz

[Bug 625093] Re: Installer window not resizable, window contents chopped

2010-08-26 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
screenshot attached. ** Attachment added: installer_window.png https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/625093/+attachment/1522114/+files/installer_window.png -- Installer window not resizable, window contents chopped https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/625093 You received this

Re: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-08-23 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
My humble opinion: We'll likely not win over the mindshare of the majority by berating the competition, nor by entering into a feature-by-feature (or bug-by-bug) analysis of their products. In fact, by continually mentioning their names and products we give them additional free word-of-mouth

Re: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-08-17 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
It's done. Please refer to the official list of hardware. Please direct everyone you know to do the same. http://webapps.ubuntu.com/certification/ On 10-08-17 03:46 PM, Martin Wildam wrote: I am with you partly. I don't think that Canonical should be really enter hardware manufactoring. I

Re: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-08-17 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@Mark That's true. system76 is likely in a different category. I assume they are in the new Ubuntu-ready category which just popped up recently on the certification site. I will be sure to ask them though. Or maybe they'll chime in :) Cheers, Randall. -- Microsoft has a majority market share

Re: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-07-25 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
The business model can be considered similar to Wikipedia. Global collaboration for the benefit of everyone. The creation of a valuable resource for humanity. Here are some questions for you to consider: Does mathematics have a viable business model? Do you still use it? Is it of benefit to you?

Re: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-07-25 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
I've never seen an ad promoting Wikipedia. I've never seen an ad promoting the World Wide Web. Market share can be gained through mind share, which may or may not require money. Some seed money may be needed, but we've got that. A business model is how to make money. What you state is the goal,

Re: [Bug 1] Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-07-23 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
-- Microsoft has a majority market share https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs

Re: [Bug 1] Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-07-23 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@Tom We are in a hurry! Do we want our children or their children to have to ship their money to the Monopoly forever? I sure don't. -- Microsoft has a majority market share https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a

Re: [Bug 1] Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-07-07 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
-- Microsoft has a majority market share https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs

Re: [Bug 1] Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-07-07 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Can we refrain from using the phrase Linux usage, and from using the words Linux and Ubuntu interchangeably? Are people really expected to use a kernel directly? My experience is that dropping the L word opens up our favourite operating system to a much wider audience. More thoughts here:

Re: [Bug 564011] Re: Thunderbird 3.0.4 windowing issues (Lucid Lynx)

2010-05-22 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@Micah: Confirmed. The same thing happens with Seamonkey on Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid) -- Thunderbird 3.0.4 windowing issues (Lucid Lynx) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/564011 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs

Re: [Bug 564011] Re: Thunderbird 3.0.4 windowing issues (Lucid Lynx)

2010-05-15 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
On my system, the only affected app is Thunderbird. -- Thunderbird 3.0.4 windowing issues (Lucid Lynx) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/564011 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list

[Bug 564011] Re: Thunderbird 3.0.4 windowing issues (Lucid Lynx)

2010-05-09 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
This bug also exists in thunderbird 3.0.5~hg20100506r4837+nobinonly-0ubuntu1~umd1 from ppa:ubuntu-mozilla-daily/ppa software source -- Thunderbird 3.0.4 windowing issues (Lucid Lynx) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/564011 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu

[Bug 564011] Re: Thunderbird 3.0.4 windowing issues (Lucid Lynx)

2010-05-08 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Turning off Desktop Effects is a workaround, though not an acceptable one. All other applications are behaving as expected. -- Thunderbird 3.0.4 windowing issues (Lucid Lynx) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/564011 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which

Re: [Bug 1] Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-05-06 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
The key to solving this bug lies in the title of the bug. Ubuntu needs marketing. Market it! The rest will follow ;) Cheers, Randall. On 10-05-06 05:25 PM, Faldegast wrote: In general i think that we really need task forces in plural. Agreed, but some we already have some (like

[Bug 564011] [NEW] Thunderbird 3.0.4 windowing issues (Lucid Lynx)

2010-04-15 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Latest Thunderbird (3.0.4) for Lucid Lynx (Beta, all updates to 04/14/2010.) Installed Version: thunderbird 3.0.4+nobinonly-0ubuntu1 Thunderbird windows don't redraw. Hints, the text that should appear when hovering over messages does not appear. Menus don't fill properly

[Bug 429251] Re: [RV200] ATI graphics corruption with compiz on XAA

2010-04-08 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Confirmed that EXA is in use. (Lucid Lynx B2) Excerpts from /var/log/Xorg.0.log below. Full log in attachment. excerpt from Xorg.0.log: (II) RADEON(0): EXA: Driver will not allow EXA pixmaps in VRAM (II) Loading sub module exa (II) LoadModule: exa (II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/libexa.so

[Bug 426582] Re: (32MB) certain windows drawn garbled when XAA is used

2010-03-11 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
I can confirm that this bug does not exist in Lucid Lynx a3 with the following graphics adapter: ATI Technologies Inc Radeon Mobility M6 LY (here's the output...) m...@910:~$ lspci -vvnn 01:00.0 VGA compatible controller [0300]: ATI Technologies Inc Radeon Mobility M6 LY [1002:4c59]

Re: [Bug 509265] Re: Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset

2010-03-09 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@Chase: Thank you. I have installed linux-firmware-nonfree-1.6 and confirm that the internal wireless is now detected and (mostly) functional. A couple of observations: 1) In Ubuntu 9.10 the ISL3890/ISL3886 did not require the nonfree package. 2) The driver contained in

Re: [Bug 441780] Re: P54pci: Signal strength reported as 100% for all networks

2010-03-09 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
-- P54pci: Signal strength reported as 100% for all networks https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/441780 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com

[Bug 429251] Re: ATI graphics corruption with compiz on XAA

2010-03-07 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Good news. Lucid Lynx Alpha 3 does not exhibit this behaviour on the Radeon Mobility M6 LY (Neither does Alpha1 or Alpha2). Compiz works! No corruption. Something must have been fixed between 9.10 and 10.04. lspci output: VGA compatible controller: ATI Technologies Inc Radeon Mobility M6 LY --

[Bug 533895] [NEW] Blank Screen on boot unless connected to external monitor [M6 LY]

2010-03-07 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: xserver-xorg-video-ati [9.10 Karmic Koala] Laptop will not boot to login screen. Built-in LCD panel goes blank immediately after the Ubuntu circle stage of startup is finished. (Just before the brown splash page the shows the spotlight). I have

[Bug 533895] Re: Blank Screen on boot unless connected to external monitor [M6 LY]

2010-03-07 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: xorg.conf.022810 http://launchpadlibrarian.net/40429374/xorg.conf.022810 -- Blank Screen on boot unless connected to external monitor [M6 LY] https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/533895 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is

[Bug 533895] Re: Blank Screen on boot unless connected to external monitor [M6 LY]

2010-03-07 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: Xorg.0.log http://launchpadlibrarian.net/40430847/Xorg.0.log -- Blank Screen on boot unless connected to external monitor [M6 LY] https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/533895 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to

[Bug 509265] Re: Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset

2010-03-07 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Still haven't seen this fix appear in Lucid Lynx a3. Any estimates when this will be pulled in? -- Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/509265 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct

[Bug 441780] Re: P54pci: Signal strength reported as 100% for all networks

2010-03-07 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Confirmed still present using: Linux 2.6.31-20-generic GNU/Linux Awaiting inclusion of missing firmware in Lucid Lynx a3 to complete testing with 2.6.32 kernel. Missing firmware bug reported here: https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/509265 -- P54pci: Signal strength reported as 100% for all

[Bug 444654] Re: gwibber crashed with AttributeError in action()

2010-03-01 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Crashed while trying to delete a post. -- gwibber crashed with AttributeError in action() https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/444654 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com

[Bug 529527] [NEW] package xserver-xorg-input-wacom 1:0.10.3+20100109-1ubuntu1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 2

2010-02-28 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Lucid a3 - also existed in a1 and a2 ProblemType: Package Architecture: i386 Date: Fri Feb 26 13:38:57 2010 DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.04 ErrorMessage: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 2 InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx -

[Bug 529527] Re: package xserver-xorg-input-wacom 1:0.10.3+20100109-1ubuntu1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 2

2010-02-28 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: AptOrdering.txt http://launchpadlibrarian.net/39884676/AptOrdering.txt ** Attachment added: Dependencies.txt http://launchpadlibrarian.net/39884677/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: Df.txt http://launchpadlibrarian.net/39884678/Df.txt ** Attachment added:

Re: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-01-21 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
The computing landscape is littered with the carcasses of companies that failed to effectively market their systems. This bug acknowledges that fact in the purest sense. Stated mathematically: No market share = No future * and * Popularity Quality -- Microsoft has a majority market

Re: [Bug 441780] Re: p54pci - KarmicBeta: Signal strength reported as 100% for all networks

2010-01-18 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Yes this is still an issue, using: Linux 2.6.31-18-generic GNU/Linux I will re-test with 2.3.32 kernel shortly. -- p54pci - KarmicBeta: Signal strength reported as 100% for all networks https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/441780 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu

[Bug 509265] [NEW] Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset

2010-01-18 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: No internal wireless detected (cannot find firmware). -- lspci: 00:06.0 Network controller [0280]: Intersil Corporation ISL3890 [Prism GT/Prism Duette]/ISL3886 [Prism Javelin/Prism Xbow] [1260:3890] (rev 01) from dmesg: Jan 18 09:02:01 lynx kernel: [ 29.590139] p54pci

[Bug 509265] Re: Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset

2010-01-18 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: AlsaDevices.txt http://launchpadlibrarian.net/38048612/AlsaDevices.txt ** Attachment added: AplayDevices.txt http://launchpadlibrarian.net/38048614/AplayDevices.txt ** Attachment added: ArecordDevices.txt http://launchpadlibrarian.net/38048616/ArecordDevices.txt

[Bug 509265] Re: Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset

2010-01-18 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: dmesg.log http://launchpadlibrarian.net/38049037/dmesg.log -- Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/509265 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. --

[Bug 509265] Re: Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset

2010-01-18 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: lspci-vnvn.log http://launchpadlibrarian.net/38049093/lspci-vnvn.log -- Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/509265 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to

[Bug 509265] Re: Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset

2010-01-18 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: uname-a.log http://launchpadlibrarian.net/38049112/uname-a.log -- Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/509265 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. --

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