ubuntu-users Digest, Vol 46, Issue 177
arun singh
arun.arwachin at gmail.com
Thu Jun 12 15:56:40 UTC 2008
10).Installtion of compiz-fusion
>>Arun asks about compiz fusion
Hi i am trying to install the compiz fusion but unable to do it.......
please guide me how can i install it....Step by step procedure......
waiting for ur Solutions
Arun k. Singh
Computing systems UG student
Ping me :arun.arwachin at hotmail.com
Ring me :00-91-9873-465-526
Thanx
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> 1. Re: Hardy is in (Karl Larsen)
> 2. Re: Forget Hardy (Res)
> 3. Re: best graphical mode on ubuntu 8.04 server (David Curtis)
> 4. Re: not able to connec to the internet (Bart Silverstrim)
> 5. Re: Similar Experience/Forget Hardy (David Fox)
> 6. Re: Forget Hardy (Bart Silverstrim)
> 7. Re: Vista (running ubuntu) (John Cavan)
> 8. Re: not able to connec to the internet (Bart Silverstrim)
> 9. Re: Hardy is in (CJ Kelley)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:51:32 -0600
> From: Karl Larsen <k5di at zianet.com>
> Subject: Re: Hardy is in
> To: philsexton at skybest.com, "Ubuntu user technical support, not for
> general discussions" <ubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com>
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> Phil Sexton wrote:
> > Karl Larsen wrote:
> >
> >> I have Hardy d/l and will see how it loads later. From all the problems
> >> seen so far I have reason to wonder if it will work.
> >>
> >
> > I installed it on 2 boxen here and only one quirk with a
> > SoundBlaster Audigy sound card.
> >
> > BTW, did you get caught counterfeiting when you ran a company that
> > made money? };-}
> >
> > I had to earn all my money...
> >
> >
> No but it seemed that I had to work hard and then meet the payroll
> when the customer has not paid yet. These are the joys of being owner.
> But when it was all over there was a lot of money for me. My wife and I
> have enough even with $4.00 gasoline. But the USA is going broke fast. I
> may not have enough for that.
>
> Karl
>
>
> --
>
> Karl F. Larsen, AKA K5DI
> Linux User
> #450462 http://counter.li.org.
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> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:57:01 +1000 (EST)
> From: Res <res at ausics.net>
> Subject: Re: Forget Hardy
> To: "Ubuntu user technical support, not for general discussions"
> <ubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com>
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> On Wed, 11 Jun 2008, Patton Echols wrote:
>
> > On 06/11/2008 02:58 AM, Res wrote:
> >> That is why people who only generate noise (those telling others to RTFM
> >> etc) should STF up and not comment
> >
> > Uhh, well, just saying "RTFM" or "google is your friend" is not
> > helpful. But far more often what I see is here is:
> >
> > "RTFM, try $man fm" or
> > "google is your friend: http://link.to.fm"
> >
> > Frankly that IS helpful. When a noob emails the list and says: "how do
> > I get foo working?" That is probably all they want to know, but they
> > NEED to know how to figure it out. So giving a link to the FM is
> > actually pretty good advice.
>
> Perhaps this indicates the web site and wiki's need fine tuning.
>
> > If you think there is a lot of ranting, or that this list is
> > intimidating, then you have lead a sheltered life. Try a newsgroup like
> > alt.comp.security. The regulars there can be very informative, but some
>
> I'm on 27 mailing lists yielding me about 1300 messages a day, and over a
> dozen usenet groups, my time is limited, I do not live on them because I
> have a life, if I culled the "generated noise' the lsits traffic would be
> about 400, and I could spend more time paying attention to them, when I
> dont because I have to skim into the other 900 messages to ensure they are
> not noise.
>
> > will make a smoldering ruin out of those who don't do a little bit of
> > homework before posting.
>
> You'll find most do, but I have already agreed with others that there
> exists and element that want it all delivered to them on a silver platter
> with them doing no work.
>
>
> --
> Cheers
> Res
>
> I read usenet and lists in pine. But m$ outlook, thunderbird and gmail
> often use html span/whatever for quotes, makes it hard to tell who said
> what, so I dont try. If I ignore you, thats why! Use a compliant mailer.
>
>
>
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>
> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:08:04 -0400
> From: David Curtis <dcurtis at uniserve.com>
> Subject: Re: best graphical mode on ubuntu 8.04 server
> To: "Ubuntu user technical support, not for general discussions"
> <ubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com>
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> Jeffrey Tooker wrote:
> > Carl Friis-Hansen wrote:
> >> Donny George wrote:
> >>
> >>> hey steve
> >>>
> >>> i did the command and the screen went on scrolling with so many
> packages
> >>> or something. and now its kind of stuck like and says Reloading system
> >>> log daemon and once i press enter i just get the prompt.
> >>>
> >>> is this some kind of error
> >>>
> >>> ??
> >>>
> >>> donny
> >>>
> >> Sounds like all went well, so:
> >> sudo shutdown -r now
> >> should get you restarted.
> >>
> >>
> > Carl:
> >
> > I picked up on this list at some time the use of "Control Alt Backspace"
> > for restarting. I use when xorg reverts to default resolution at
> > startup. One extra try and xorg usually comes up in my desired
> > resolution. Is there a reason not to use "Control Alt Backspace"?
> >
> > Jeffrey
> >
> >
> >
> Hey Jeff,
>
> Ctrl-Alt-Bksp restarts X and you lose all data as all X apps are
> terminated or killed(?). To change resolutions maybe a Ctrl-Alt-Numpad+
> would be better. But to be honest I have no idea why a Ctrl-Alt-Bksp (X
> restart) would change resolutions? Maybe the new way 8.04 handles xorg
> configuration causes this (are you using 8.04?). I don't think this is a
> bad thing, Ctrl-Alt-Bksp, but a bit of a waste of time compared to
> Ctrl-Alt-Numpad+.
>
> Of course the next question is how to make xorg start in the resolution
> of your choosing. Try 'sudo displayconfig-gtk'.
>
>
>
> Dave
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> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:20:04 -0400
> From: Bart Silverstrim <bsilver at chrononomicon.com>
> Subject: Re: not able to connec to the internet
> To: "Ubuntu user technical support, not for general discussions"
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>
> Felipe DOMINGUEZ wrote:
> > That will be the last thing :-) I will even spend money on another modem
> > before going back. :-) :-)
> >
> > I really think is some thing with the modem I have. it has an Alcatel
> chip.
> > The information provided by NoOp sais that the EciAdsl driver do not
> support
> > the alcatel chip.
> >
> > I have found a driver that seems to support it,
> > http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=86112
> >
> > but I cannot compile it, it gives some errors.
> >
> > I think I will buy an ethernet mothem/ router, if possible something that
> > is wireless as well as wired :-)
>
> You can do what I do...I have a DSL modem that connects via Ethernet to
> a SOHO router (linksys, dlink, whatever brand) and that router handles
> wireless and 4 ports wired for the network. Windows, Linux, OS
> X...doesn't matter. It's just an ethernet connection.
>
> -Bart
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:26:14 -0700
> From: "David Fox" <dfox94085 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: Similar Experience/Forget Hardy
> To: "Ubuntu user technical support, not for general discussions"
> <ubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com>
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> On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 11:26 AM, Steve Lamb <grey at dmiyu.org> wrote:
>
> > Still trying to figure out when that change went into effect and whom,
> > exactly, thought it was a good idea. I mean the traditional method is
> > that the position in the chain determines the letter and the partition
>
> I don't think sda5 could automagically become sda2, but I've had this
> happen, but only recently on my new system rebuild. I have one 500 gig
> drive (currently sdc) because I have two other older IDE drives hooked
> up (hda and hdb), but I'm not actively using them - they're there to
> bring files off when or if I need them.
>
> But if I boot another distro (like a live cd rom of sabayon or sidux)
> those drive assignments change, and I have to sit on my hands and
> think "which drive am I really going to talk to"??
>
> I can see this happening on removables such as usb sticks, but for
> non-removable feed disks those things should be able to stay put.
>
>
> > Steve Lamb
>
>
>
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>
> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:31:22 -0400
> From: Bart Silverstrim <bsilver at chrononomicon.com>
> Subject: Re: Forget Hardy
> To: "Ubuntu user technical support, not for general discussions"
> <ubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com>
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>
>
> Ari Torhamo wrote:
> > ke, 2008-06-11 kello 10:38 -0400, Bart Silverstrim kirjoitti:
> >> Oliver Grawert wrote:
> >>> hi,
> >>> Am Mittwoch, den 11.06.2008, 09:54 -0400 schrieb Bart Silverstrim:
> >
> > [...]
> >
> >>>> You're talking about the spirit of Ubuntu. The spirit of Ubuntu
> doesn't
> >>>> include encouraging ignorance and reliance on others. It means sharing
> >>>> information and learning to make you a better person for the
> experience.
> >>>>
> >>> but also to get this information across in a respectful human way ...
> >> Dammit, there goes my brainworms idea. Respectful, but not quite human.
> >>
> >> Would it be fair to say you just want people to be nice in answering
> >> questions unless provoked? good summary, yeah? No?
> >>
> >> Again...I really don't think the concerns you're voicing are really
> >> common on this list, but maybe I'm missing something. I'm not really
> >> here to pick a fight with you :-)
> >
> >
> > You seem to be missing yourself. This is what you said yesterday:
> >
> > "?Everyone gets a lashing here at some point. You keep trying to learn
> > and grow a thicker skin and you'd be fine".
>
> I remember saying that...but...how does this contradict what I said in
> the quote before? I was asking you if it would be fair to sum up your
> position as you want people to be nice in answering questions unless the
> answerers are provoked...you're quoting my statement that everyone on
> the list gets a lashing at some point and you just end up chalking it up
> as something that's going to happen. No?
>
> The part beginning "again..." was a reference to the overall topic
> argument in the first place; I don't recall seeing this behavior as
> common, everyday occurrences. This is probably the part you were just
> referring to; respectfully, I submit this elaboration: everyone ends up
> feeling like they are (or really do get) attacked on this list at some
> point, but I don't think it's a common event. I don't post here, and I
> don't think most of the people on the list, post here expecting to be
> abused for it, and there are usually circumstances or some provocation
> when it does happen.
>
> Is that fair?
>
>
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:33:44 -0400
> From: John Cavan <john at damncats.org>
> Subject: Re: Vista (running ubuntu)
> To: "Ubuntu user technical support, not for general discussions"
> <ubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com>
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> NoOp wrote:
> > On 06/11/2008 09:52 AM, NoOp wrote:
> > Well so much for kvm :-(
> >
> > https://help.ubuntu.com/community/KVM
> >
> > KVM requires a processor that supports 'virtualization' & when I run:
> >
> > egrep '(vmx|svm)' /proc/cpuinfo
> >
> > I receive nothing back. So I reckon that I'm out of luck. I'll just
> > stick with VirtualBox for now.
>
> AMD and Intel started adding virtualization support in 2005/2006 and I
> think all of the dual/quad core processors support it. Wikipedia has a
> pretty good article on the introduction at
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X86_virtualization if you're interested.
> It's pretty much assured that the next machine you buy will support it.
>
> John
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:36:06 -0400
> From: Bart Silverstrim <bsilver at chrononomicon.com>
> Subject: Re: not able to connec to the internet
> To: "Ubuntu user technical support, not for general discussions"
> <ubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com>
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>
>
> Felipe DOMINGUEZ wrote:
> > sorry I get lost with this commands.
> >
> > as i said I am new to linux.
> >
> > I have run them but I don?t seem to see any strange thing
>
> Sorry...at this point I don't know what avenue you're pursuing (new
> router?), but if you want, try posting the contents of
> "dmesg | tail"
> and
> "ifconfig"
> at the point when you run the connection commands but can't get on the
> network.
>
> Then try posting the contents of
> "tail /var/log/messages"
>
> Anyone with a USB modem similar to this know what log may have messages
> for debugging the connection for him to post?
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:11:11 -0600
> From: "CJ Kelley" <debiani386 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: Hardy is in
> To: "Ubuntu user technical support, not for general discussions"
> <ubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com>
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> On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 5:44 PM, Karl Larsen <k5di at zianet.com> wrote:
>
> > I have Hardy d/l and will see how it loads later. From all the problems
> > seen so far I have reason to wonder if it will work.
> >
> > Karl
> >
> > --
> >
> > Karl F. Larsen, AKA K5DI
> > Linux User
> > #450462 http://counter.li.org.
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> > I just installed it the other day on my Toshiba Satellite a200 and it
> works
> perfectly. everything worked out of the box.
>
> besides if you do have a problem, just post it here. we are more then happy
> to help you...thats what were here for :P
>
> --cj
>
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