Trying & Learning Ubuntu. My Query Thread

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narangz

narangz

Web developer
^^It says direct rendering:yes

Also in kbunutu i could not get ntfs partitions working but it worked in ubuntu 7.
 

ajayritik

Technomancer
I have Kubuntu 7.10 for PC. Do you think it will work? Should I search for Ubuntu now? I hope Kubuntu 7.10 should work! :(
 

ray|raven

Think Zen.
AFAIK 7.10 should support ntfs read/write.
Try it urself,
boot from kubuntu , open the file-manager(should be called konqeror).
The drives would be mounted under /mnt or /media.
(Dont exactly know which, havent used kubuntu)
They would be named as hda1/sda1 etc.
If you installed windows in C, hda1/sda1 it is,
And so on.
Try deleting some useless files,If it works, you can delete the virus files.

Regards,
ray
 

ray|raven

Think Zen.
Oops.Sorry dude.Forgot to answer you.
Hmm,Looks like the driver's installed and working fine.
Post the contents of ur .xsessionerrors after u tried to enable visual effects.
P.S: The file is hidden,press ctrl+h to show hidden files.

Regards,
ray
 

ajayritik

Technomancer
Thanks for the info raven! I will try it out! I think if at all it doesnt work I will check if I can get Knoppix CD.
 
Can i ask here too?
if yes then ,i hav got many questions to shoot!!
1.I heard that ubutnu 64 bit doest have proper drivers for 64 bit ubuntu.Shud i try 32 bit one coz the 64 bit ubuntu alternate dvd i installed doesnt support my gpu
2.Or shud i settle with fedora warewolf.
 
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narangz

narangz

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Oops.Sorry dude.Forgot to answer you.
Hmm,Looks like the driver's installed and working fine.
Post the contents of ur .xsessionerrors after u tried to enable visual effects.
P.S: The file is hidden,press ctrl+h to show hidden files.

Regards,
ray

Errr... Where can I find that file? :confused:

Can i ask here too?
if yes then ,i hav got many questions to shoot!!
1.I heard that ubutnu 64 bit doest have proper drivers for 64 bit ubuntu.Shud i try 32 bit one coz the 64 bit ubuntu alternate dvd i installed doesnt support my gpu
2.Or shud i settle with fedora warewolf.

Yes, You can shoot your questions here! :D

@Praka123- I am missing you here, mate!
 

Rahim

Married!
^ In your /home folder. Press CTRL+H to unhide the hidden files and look for .xsession-error file. Remember the dot. It denoted hidden files and folders.
Dont worry Prakash Bhai will soon find this thread.

@sunny123:
My suggestion would be Gutsy 32 Bits as it is easy and help is widely available.

@ajay:
Boot with Kubuntu and open konqueror. It will show removable media, click on it and it will show various partitions but will name it as sda or hda. Your c: drive will be named sda1/hda1. Double click on the partitions and it will mount in /media folder. Then you can delete the virus and other files if you want.
 
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narangz

narangz

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Here are the contents:
(process:5982): Gtk-WARNING **: This process is currently running setuid or setgid.
This is not a supported use of GTK+. You must create a helper
program instead. For further details, see:

*www.gtk.org/setuid.html

Refusing to initialize GTK+.

(process:5986): Gtk-WARNING **: This process is currently running setuid or setgid.
This is not a supported use of GTK+. You must create a helper
program instead. For further details, see:

*www.gtk.org/setuid.html

Refusing to initialize GTK+.
/etc/gdm/Xsession: Beginning session setup...
SESSION_MANAGER=local/narangz-desktop:/tmp/.ICE-unix/5979
Window manager warning: Failed to read saved session file /home/narangz/.metacity/sessions/default0.ms: Failed to open file '/home/narangz/.metacity/sessions/default0.ms': No such file or directory


Tracker version 0.6.3 Copyright (c) 2005-2007 by Jamie McCracken (jamiemcc@gnome.org)

This program is free software and comes without any warranty.
It is licensed under version 2 or later of the General Public License which can be viewed at *www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.txt

Initialising tracker...
Initializing gnome-mount extension
Could not set idle IO priority...attempting best effort 7 priority
Throttle level is 0
** Message: Not starting remote desktop server
evolution-alarm-notify-Message: Setting timeout for 65797 1202601600 1202535803
evolution-alarm-notify-Message: Sun Feb 10 05:30:00 2008

evolution-alarm-notify-Message: Sat Feb 9 11:13:23 2008
 
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praka123

left this forum longback
Hi guys!
Well I am trying ubuntu & kubuntu. I must say its a great experience. I'll use this thread for my queries. I've used Red Hat a little bit sometime back & learned its commands but you may consider me a linux n00b & please don't laugh at my questions. :)

Right now I am using Live CDs as my desktop HDD is gone for replacement.

Here start my queries:
1. The fonts aren't that clear. I mean they appear like smudged on the LCD screen. There's isn't any LCD problem as Vista runs fine. Do I need to tweak some font settings? I've read & heard Linux has bad fonts & font rendering problems. So please help

2. How can I make my desktop like this:
*img136.imageshack.us/img136/4690/myubuntuvl6.png
Its posted by MetalHeadGautham. How can I install/use these gadgets like clock etc?
@narang:I am absolutely zero in Desktop Customization.so ask some one like gowtham,infrared for info and the best is GIYF .

and BTW,I myself have a XFX 7300GT :)
1.there are many things u can do.the easier one is to go to System>Preferences>Appearance>Fonts>details:
select dpi=104 if u have a 17,19" LCD display.
now in hinting section select "medium".

2.for showing system hardware temperatures like hdd,processors,u can install lm-sensors and run sudo sensors-detect to configure. install "sensors-applet,hddtemp" using synaptic and right clik on ur desktop panel(top preferably) and add "hardware monitor".exit.then rightclick preferences and customize acc.to ur needs.
gfx card temperature can be viewed in "nvidia-settings" .


Now,did u have "nvidia" driver installed from restricted manager?
Did u have internet connection configured on ur system,
Did u have ur sources.list uncommented?(remove "#")
below is my /etc/apt/sources.list for gutsy:
Code:
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=1]# See *help.ubuntu.com/community/UpgradeNotes for how to upgrade to
# newer versions of the distribution.

deb *archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy main restricted
#deb-src *in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy main restricted

## Major bug fix updates produced after the final release of the
## distribution.
deb *archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy-updates main restricted
#deb-src *in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy-updates main restricted

## N.B. software from this repository is ENTIRELY UNSUPPORTED by the Ubuntu
## team, and may not be under a free licence. Please satisfy yourself as to
## your rights to use the software. Also, please note that software in
## universe WILL NOT receive any review or updates from the Ubuntu security
## team.
deb *archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy universe
#deb-src *in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy universe
deb *archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy-updates universe
#deb-src *in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy-updates universe

## N.B. software from this repository is ENTIRELY UNSUPPORTED by the Ubuntu 
## team, and may not be under a free licence. Please satisfy yourself as to 
## your rights to use the software. Also, please note that software in 
## multiverse WILL NOT receive any review or updates from the Ubuntu
## security team.
deb *archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy multiverse
#deb-src *in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy multiverse
deb *archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy-updates multiverse
#deb-src *in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy-updates multiverse

## Uncomment the following two lines to add software from the 'backports'
## repository.
## N.B. software from this repository may not have been tested as
## extensively as that contained in the main release, although it includes
## newer versions of some applications which may provide useful features.
## Also, please note that software in backports WILL NOT receive any review
## or updates from the Ubuntu security team.
deb *archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy-backports main restricted universe multiverse
# deb-src *in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy-backports main restricted universe multiverse

## Uncomment the following two lines to add software from Canonical's
## 'partner' repository. This software is not part of Ubuntu, but is
## offered by Canonical and the respective vendors as a service to Ubuntu
## users.
 deb *archive.canonical.com/ubuntu gutsy partner
# deb-src *archive.canonical.com/ubuntu gutsy partner

deb *security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu gutsy-security main restricted
#deb-src *security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu gutsy-security main restricted
deb *security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu gutsy-security universe
#deb-src *security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu gutsy-security universe
deb *security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu gutsy-security multiverse
#deb-src *security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu gutsy-security multiverse

# Medibuntu - Ubuntu 7.10 "gutsy gibbon"
# GPG key-file: *packages.medibuntu.org/medibuntu-key.gpg
deb *packages.medibuntu.org/ gutsy free non-free
#deb-src *packages.medibuntu.org/ gutsy free non-free

# Seveas’ packages (GPG key: 1135D466)
# GPG key-file: *mirror.ubuntulinux.nl/1135D466.gpg
deb *mirror.ubuntulinux.nl gutsy-seveas all
#deb-src *mirror.ubuntulinux.nl gutsy-seveas all[/SIZE][/FONT]
now,do a "sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install nvidia-glx-new nvidia-kernel-common linux-backports-modules-`uname -r`" in terminal.
^it will solve hopefully

Did u have ur xorg.conf configured for nvidia 3D driver?
Code:
sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg

^select nvidia as driver and go.
for reference,below is my xorg.conf:Reference only especially the section "device":
Code:
[FONT=Trebuchet MS][SIZE=1]# xorg.conf (xorg X Window System server configuration file)
#
# This file was generated by dexconf, the Debian X Configuration tool, using
# values from the debconf database.
#
# Edit this file with caution, and see the xorg.conf manual page.
# (Type "man xorg.conf" at the shell prompt.)
#
# This file is automatically updated on xserver-xorg package upgrades *only*
# if it has not been modified since the last upgrade of the xserver-xorg
# package.
#
# If you have edited this file but would like it to be automatically updated
# again, run the following command:
#   sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg

Section "Files"
        Fontpath        "/usr/share/fonts/X11/misc"
        Fontpath        "/usr/share/fonts/X11/cyrillic"
        Fontpath        "/usr/share/fonts/X11/100dpi/:unscaled"
        Fontpath        "/usr/share/fonts/X11/75dpi/:unscaled"
        Fontpath        "/usr/share/fonts/X11/Type1"
        Fontpath        "/usr/share/fonts/X11/100dpi"
        Fontpath        "/usr/share/fonts/X11/75dpi"
        # path to defoma fonts
        Fontpath        "/var/lib/defoma/x-ttcidfont-conf.d/dirs/TrueType"
EndSection

Section "Module"
        Load            "dbe"
        Load            "glx"
        Load            "ddc"
        Load            "extmod"
        Load            "type1"
        Load            "freetype"
        Load            "bitmap"
        Load            "int10"
        Load            "vbe"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
        Identifier      "Generic Keyboard"
        Driver          "kbd"
        Option          "CoreKeyboard"
        Option          "XkbRules"      "xorg"
        Option          "XkbModel"      "pc104"
        Option          "XkbLayout"     "us"
        Option          "XkbOptions"    "lv3:ralt_switch"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
        Identifier      "Configured Mouse"
        Driver          "mouse"
        Option          "CorePointer"
        Option          "Device"        "/dev/input/mice"
        Option          "Protocol"      "ImPS/2"
        Option          "ZAxisMapping"  "4 5"
        Option          "Emulate3Buttons"       "true"
EndSection

Section "Extensions"
    Option "Composite" "Enable"
EndSection

Section "Device"
        Identifier      "nVidia Corporation G70 [GeForce 7300 GT]"
        Driver          "nvidia"
        Busid           "PCI:1:0:0"
        Option          "AddARGBVisuals"        "True"
        Option          "AddARGBGLXVisuals"     "True"
        Option          "NoLogo"        "True"
        Option          "UseEdidDpi"   "FALSE"
        Option          "DPI"   "96 x 96"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
        Identifier      "S/T 57/56E/V"
        Option          "DPMS"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
        Identifier      "Default Screen"
        Device          "nVidia Corporation G70 [GeForce 7300 GT]"
        Monitor         "S/T 57/56E/V"
        Defaultdepth    24
        SubSection "Display"
                Modes   "800x600"
        EndSubSection
EndSection

Section "ServerLayout"
        Identifier      "Default Layout"
        screen          "Default Screen"
        Inputdevice     "Generic Keyboard"
        Inputdevice     "Configured Mouse"
EndSection[/SIZE][/FONT]

I hope this helps!
u can use "nano" editor for editing in CLI or text mode:
using nano editor:
Code:
nano -w /etc/X11/xorg.conf
edit as per ur needs,
press CTRL+O,answer yes to save.press CTRL+X to exit editor.
 
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FilledVoid

Guest
Guys I have installed ubuntu 64bit on my AMD 64 X2 based system. Motherboard is ASUS M2NPV-MX. The mobo has NVIDIA 6150 Graphics. I am having problem with graphics. The screen is not centered even after I have set same resolution & refresh rate as Vista. When I go to:
System->Preferences->Appearance->Visual Effects
Now when I click Normal or extra it asks me to enable NVIDIA graphics. After I click Enable it displays an error message:
"The software source for the package nvidia-glx-new is not enabled."

I have the same on board display for my Asus M2N MX-SE. The onboard display should work without doing anything. The problem is most likely with how you have your monitor setup. In fact the 6150 is detected better than the 8600 gt. Ive heard of issues which has been resolved by using Envy if it is a driver problem. However I haven't used it and hence won't recommend it. Its not even supported on the irc channel of Ubuntu. My recommendation would be first to uninstall any driver that you have installed And just go through the process of reinstalling it again.

If it still acts funky then you can try using the

sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg command . You will need to know the resolutions your monitor supports and the frequencies it supports as well

Please wait for someone to confirm that this might help before continuing cause I'm pretty much new to Ubuntu as you are.

Can i ask here too?
if yes then ,i hav got many questions to shoot!!
1.I heard that ubutnu 64 bit doest have proper drivers for 64 bit ubuntu.Shud i try 32 bit one coz the 64 bit ubuntu alternate dvd i installed doesnt support my gpu
2.Or shud i settle with fedora warewolf.

This is an absolute Myth. Id say that pretty much the same amount of devices work with 64 bit Ubuntu as would the 32 bit distro. As far as apps go, you have a majority of most applications in 64 bit versions working in UBuntu but for the rest 99% work as their 32 bit versions as well or usually theres a alternative or workaround posted. Check out the Ubuntuforums.org 64 bit subsection for clarifications.

As far as Werewolf goes, I hear that its pretty good as well. However I think theres quite more to download on Werewolf as updates than on Ubutnu, gary4gar tried installing it and I remember he telling me that he had to download like 450 mb of updates 1 month ago.

PS I'm a happy Ubuntu 64 bit user for some time now Imnot sure about the actual time . But Prakash might remember :)
 

ajayritik

Technomancer
I was able to download Knoppix atlast. Can anybody tell me how I can access the folders on my HDD using this? What application do I need to use?
 
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narangz

narangz

Web developer
Thanks Prakash Bhai! It worked! Now I have the effects. They are cool. But I got tired by doing this & that only for effects :( I still feel linux is for geeks. Lekin main bhi haar maan ne wala nahi!!!

Bhai I still feel fonts aren't that clear. Its CRT 17". Now I'll add widgets etc. Also please suggest best alternative for Yahoo Messenger. It should have Voice Call capability. Pidgin doesn't have it. Also suggest the best torrent client. I've some downloads going on in utorrent in Windows & I want them to be resumed in Ubuntu.

P.S.- Sorry for replying late.
 
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narangz

narangz

Web developer
Here's another problem. I've installed gdesklets. However when I run it from Applications->Accessories->gdesklets it opens up a blank window which is then greyed & is closed automatically after few seconds!

Here's what I see:
*img172.imageshack.us/img172/594/screenshothj2.th.jpg
 
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narangz

narangz

Web developer
Alright Sir.
In the mean time please answer these queries I asked above:
narangz said:
Bhai I still feel fonts aren't that clear. Its CRT 17". Now I'll add widgets etc. Also please suggest best alternative for Yahoo Messenger. It should have Voice Call capability. Pidgin doesn't have it. Also suggest the best torrent client. I've some downloads going on in utorrent in Windows & I want them to be resumed in Ubuntu.

BTW- its not naranga :D
 

praka123

left this forum longback
bhai,
I have already suggested:
for 17" CRT,make sure ur getting the most comfortable resolution as u get in vista in Ubuntu too.(prolly 1024x768@70hz?)
open in menu System>preferncs>appearance>fonts>details
select hinting to "medium" or "slight" acc. to ur ease of view.
BTW,didja have a nvidia card?

deluge-torrent is a good torrent client in Linux.ktorrent comes second.
and my personal favourite is Azureus ;)

Did u meant voice calls or voice chat?
for voice calls may be skype,ekiga are what u looking for.
for voice chat,
Gyach will be good;personally I dont have any experience with this.

*freshmeat.net/projects/pyvoicechat/

also try this blog:
*babarhaq.blogspot.com/2008/01/voice-chat-on-linux.html

and Pyare Mahodayji,I dont have any idea about theming and artwork in GNU/Linux :oops: try the better ones(dark star,Ird etc)

and I typed naranga(means nimbu) when typed fast with left hand :D
 
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narangz

narangz

Web developer
I meant any IM application for yahoo which has Voice Call or chat feature.

Secondly I want to resume my downloads in ubuntu which I was downloading in Windows. Will i work in Azureus?

I use 1024*768 @ 85Hz in Vista or XP. I have NVIDIA 6150 Onboard Graphics.

As far as customization is concerned I am waiting for Anirudh Bhai, DarkStar & everyone in customization.

And I am not a nimbbu :D
 
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