[00:00] i checked the groups put that first one in it was the same as user [00:00] and still not working [00:00] :O wow [00:00] I get the same error if I try the alternate CD with qemu [00:00] need to look over the line you gave me more i think [00:00] the error is ACPI: Invalid PBLK length [5] [00:02] sure the last release 8.04.1 works? :O [00:02] how do i install a style theme ? [00:03] i'll be back later i have to go pack some stuff under the steps for the wife... === prueba is now known as kuadrosx === Betus is now known as Betus_AFK === jennifer is now known as ishbale [00:10] yay [00:10] who knows how to run world of warcraft off the dvd [00:11] any1 [00:11] hmm' [00:12] who knows how to run world of warcraft off the dvd === stig_ is now known as equa [00:13] any1 === administrator_ is now known as kazol [00:14] Normally one installs from the dvd... [00:14] put in dvd. run 'wine /path/to/dvd/installer.exe' or whatever its called.. I imagine is the basics of it. [00:15] k [00:15] i brb then [00:16] do i run in terminal [00:16] ? [00:17] thats the normal place to type in commands. :) [00:17] lol [00:18] * dr_Willis is reminded of the person typing in terminal commands at the grub prompt.... [00:18] Not quite the rigght place... [00:18] :) [00:18] theres always alt-f2 for command entry also. but thats not ideal in theis case [00:18] uh it say cant find [00:19] any other ways [00:19] Tip #1 - be VERY clear when chatting on irc.. [00:20] What does an "offline" SMART hard drive test mean? [00:20] Will the test procedure render the hard drive offline? [00:20] 'cant find' tells me very little.. [00:20] o srry [00:20] You Will need to give the correct path to the installer for the game. [00:20] wine: cannot find '/path/to/dvd/installer.exe [00:21] well the installer is hidden [00:21] SO.. if you LOOK at what i said.. can you understand that the /path/to/dvd was an example that you need to change. :) [00:21] Hidden? Hmm.. i doubt that. [00:21] go to the dvd and look for any .exe files. [00:21] theres only 1 but it wont work [00:22] so if you use 'wine /media/dvd/whatevertheheckitscalled.exe' it should spit out some error messages [00:22] its a pef executable [00:22] k itry [00:23] theres alwyas the net/downloadable isntaller you could try also. [00:23] wat is it plz [00:23] I have no idea what/where its called.. I do know one exists.. someone was asking about it earlier. [00:23] k i find and brb [00:23] how do i install a kth theme i cant find theme manager in kcontroll [00:25] i've got a really strange problem with a machine here: won't make outgoing connections to port 80. what could i troubleshoot? [00:25] https://signup.worldofwarcraft.com/trial/10dayfreetrial.htm has a link to a installer it seems [00:25] k [00:25] what do i do if my cd failed the md5sum check [00:25] redownload the cd. image. [00:25] k [00:25] helpthisnoobie, you do see a lot of files on the cd? not a single .iso file? [00:26] check the md5sum of the .iso image file befor you burn it also. is a good idea [00:26] well i havent checked but i dl an iso from kubuntu page [00:28] wat i did was i dl the alternate 8.04 and burned it to cd [00:28] then i put it straight into my laptop and ran the cd check [00:29] theres some md5sum tools for windows - that you may want to try on the .iso file and if it fails - redownload it.. if it says ok. burn it with a tool at low speed. [00:29] damn it i think i burned it a 40X [00:30] so i shouldnt try the install with this cd [00:31] If it faild the md5sum.. its a bad cd. === freaky[t] is now known as fReAkY[t] [00:31] if theres just a .iso file on the cd.. you burnt it totally wrong. :) [00:32] well how do i burn it cause I thought that all I had to do was dl the iso and burn it [00:33] What progrem did you use? what files are ON the cd? look at it. and tell :) [00:33] how do i install a kth theme i cant find theme manager in kcontroll? [00:34] evan__, try systemsettings -> appearance, drag and drop to it? [00:34] !customize [00:34] Sorry, I don't know anything about customize [00:34] !theme [00:34] Find your themes at: http://www.gnome-look.org - http://art.gnome.org - http://www.kde-look.org - http://kubuntu-art.org - http://themes.freshmeat.net/browse/58/ - http://www.guistyles.com - https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/ - Also see !changethemes and https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuEyeCandy [00:34] !changethemes [00:35] To change gnome themes: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuEyeCandy. Kubuntu themes: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/CustomizeKubuntu. Xubuntu users should /msg ubottu xfce-themes [00:38] dr_Willis: i already visited that site it wont give my an idea appeareance doesnt have the theme manager option [00:39] evan__, try this then.. Right click on panel.. add applet --> add the 'settings' applet. [00:40] that settings applet has an icon for 'theme manager' but theres some othe rways to get to it as well [00:41] dr_Willis: thanx! [00:41] looks like my installer is working right [00:41] and that settings thing is getting removed in kde4 i belive [00:42] or so i hear. :) they have revamoped the kde settings layouts. with kcontrol and so forth. [00:42] ok im at the partition disks section [00:42] I want to dual boot this computer [00:43] alternative way --> terminal run kcontrol -> Appearance & themes -> theme manager [00:43] what partitioning method should i use [00:43] hey willis [00:44] where do i get libdvdcss2 [00:44] !dvd [00:44] For playing DVD, see http://help.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/desktopguide/C/video.html - "libdvdcss2" can be found at !Medibuntu or (for Feisty and earlier) http://wiki.ubuntu.com/SeveasPackages - Try k9copy (available in !Universe) for backing up DVDs [00:44] ishbale, the medibuntu repos have it. [00:44] lol k [00:44] helpthisnoobie, depends on what you want to keep, and your drive sizes and tasks. [00:44] helpthisnoobie, Be VERY carefull. the wrong selection will delete your hd and whipe out windows. :) [00:44] well I want to go 50/50 on this hd [00:45] tell it to resize the wndows install then I think.. i forget the exact option [00:45] I have six options [00:45] I always resize my widnows partitions manually, and leave part of the HD unallocatged.. i then tell the installer to use the Unallocated space. [00:46] so i dont have all the options memorized. :) [00:46] guided- resize scsi2 (0,0,0), partition #1 (sda) and use freed spade [00:46] guided- use entire disk [00:46] You wish to resize, and use free space I imagine. [00:46] Guided- use the largest continuous free space [00:47] guided- use the entire disk and set up lvm [00:47] guided-use entire disk and setup enrypted lvm [00:47] manual === Cheezwhiz-AFK is now known as Cheezwhiz [00:48] ok choosing guided- resize scsi2 (0,0,0), partition #1 (sda) and use freed space [00:50] gives me error, "The resize operation is impossible. Because of an unknown reason it is impossible to resize this partition. check /var/log/syslog or see virtual console 4 for the details" [00:50] can you unlock apt-get for using for installing two packages at the same time? [00:52] hi, me again, managed to boot without the ACPI error [00:52] but now shows some DRDY ERR [00:52] that I don't know what the hell is [00:52] and will not boot [00:53] something like [00:53] ata6.00: status: { DRDY ERR } [00:53] ata6.00: error: { ICRC ABRT } [00:53] screen full of them [00:53] and hangs [00:53] whats the fastest way to transfer files between 2 pc with the filemanager? fish or sftp? [00:54] ok i need some help please [00:55] can i use a partitioning tool for windows and partition there first [00:55] Hi all today I find myself unable to play any of my movies either on windows or any linux distro. Why???????? [00:56] helpthisnoobie yeah [00:57] candive: movies like DVDs, or movies like files on your computer === dennis is now known as GreySim [00:57] rhubarb, DVD movies I have many [00:57] bought and paid for [00:58] if it occurs on both OSes, I'd guess that it is a hardware faliure. Does your DVD drive read CDs? data DVDs? [00:58] yes thyey have worked in the past [00:58] yes [00:59] and does it list the files on the movie DVDs? [00:59] yes [00:59] helpthisnoobie, befor trying to resdize your windows partition, defrag it and scandisk it.. [01:00] helpthisnoobie, if using vista.. let vista resize the partition, and leave a section of the drive unallocated [01:00] rhubarb, when I open the vid and audio files [01:00] nothing happens [01:00] can anyone tell me where to go to get help making compiz fusion run in kde4? [01:01] ok, so browsing the DVD is fine, but the files are not opening correctly. have you tried copying a file from the DVD to your hard drive to verify it is reading data correctly? [01:01] scandisk is already in windows right? [01:01] my kubuntu 8.04's desktop icon text has gray skin and black bone. how do i change that? [01:01] rhubarb, yes same thing will not play [01:02] mmm, this is the 5th CD I record of kubuntu [01:02] this is getting old pretty fast [01:02] ok, since we believe the DVD drive is reading files correctly, we should assume that it is a different problem. [01:02] kronoman, look on the cd.. what files are on it? do you see a single .iso file? or a lot of other files? [01:02] no, lots of files, the md5sums are perfect [01:03] the cd with the iso, and the iso with the md5sum on the website [01:03] kronoman, ok.. Thats a good sign then... [01:03] candive: you say this is a problem on both windows and linux. is there anything particular you think it might be? changed graphics card, or do you have one of those old DVD decoder cards? [01:03] You covered your bases. :) [01:03] kronoman, so the installer failes or what excactly? [01:03] recording the kubuntu-8.04.1-desktop-i386.iso at 4X now, to a Sony CD-R 700 mb [01:03] sometimes it fails at boot, sometimes when copying the files to disk [01:03] rhubarb, Nvidia ge force 5500 [01:04] for example, the alternate fails at boot [01:04] the desktop fails when copying files to disk [01:04] and in some machines it works and some others no [01:04] i.e the 7.04 installs ok on this one (i'm using it right now) but did not worked on my gf computer [01:04] so she is now without OS (and without computer) [01:05] candive: ok, so if that hasnt changed then this is a wierd bug. as I say the fact that it is cross OS indicates a hardware faliure, but given it is reading data from the DVD drive correctly, and there doesnt seem to be an issue with the display, its hard to think of another point of faliure [01:05] can anyone tell me where to go to get help making compiz fusion run in kde4? [01:05] GS3User, Hmm.. i think basicially.. you DONT. :) [01:05] rhubarb, I cannot play with kubuntu Movie Player. one system at a time. [01:05] candive: I'm still inclined to suspect the DVD drive. try a spare if possible [01:05] kde4 has its own eyecandy [01:05] !kde4 [01:05] KDE 4.0.5 is the latest major release of the K Desktop Environment. Packages can be found at http://kubuntu.org/announcements/kde-4.0.5.php - Support in #kubuntu-kde4 [01:06] kronoman, you could move the hd to another box and install from there and move it back.. [01:06] or perhaps try a net install [01:06] candive: as in dragon? [01:06] rhubarb, ok thanks will check hardware later dont have one now. thank you. dragon No. [01:06] candive: KMplayer? [01:06] yes [01:07] candive, Breathe! [01:07] what I suspect is that squashfs is a little prone to read failure [01:07] the installer should have a option to skip the file it can't read [01:07] kronoman, yep. I hear that it has very high compression and can have issues. [01:07] or at least retry reading it [01:08] I mean, sometimes when the file fails, you remove the CD give it a spin, put it back and works [01:08] Ya dont want to know the disaster ive had with installing windows with a sctratched cd.. :) [01:08] would be cool a "retry" button [01:08] instead of just bailing out at 99% files copied to disk [01:08] rhubarb, I spent all day loading win so I'm a little short its for my sons dual boot.:) [01:08] on windows once it couldent read the CRITICAL windows media player files.. :) i ended up swaping the install cd's as it was instaslling.. and hit it with a hammer. :P [01:09] dr_willis :D [01:09] the problem is, the ubikuiti GUI don't has a retry option in this release [01:09] once the read fails, all the process is back again [01:09] I could swap CDs otherwise, I have like 5 of the same CD going around here [01:09] candive, yea. I could get a windows install that i could Not remove, or install wmp. on after install due to missing files. [01:09] candive: if we think its sofrware: KMplayer can be a front end for a lot of media backends, and it may have decided to use a different one, or got broke by an update. I'd recomend trying VLC player, as that has its own codecs integrated, to test if its a software problem [01:10] candive: i.e. install that, play a media file on it (something.avi) to test it displays to screen, then try the DVD [01:10] rhubarb, will do. [01:11] hey willis [01:11] wats compiz fusion [01:11] !compiz [01:11] Kubuntu is not shipping with compiz installed or enabled by default. You can still install it and have your eyecandy goodness from KMenu -> System -> Desktop Effects - further help in #compiz-fusion [01:11] ishbale, thats what gives ubuntu/gnome the disgusting eye candy effects. :) [01:11] useable under kde3 also. [01:11] ah [01:11] just wonderin [01:12] back later, maybe my son would like to try a microwave trick with windows. no love lost here. see you later. thank you. [01:12] its the kind of thing you enable to show off... then turn off.. to get work done. :) [01:14] wonder if is OK if I browse the web while the CD records [01:14] this ain't a 486 with a 2X recorder, should work right? [01:15] in fairness, modern PCs shouldnt mess up recording cos of buffer underrun [01:15] Yea.. i burn cd while watching movies all the time now a days [01:23] I've got this strange problem. Something executes perfectly fine when I run it from a shell, but when I try and make it a cron job, nothing happens. Syslog shows that the command has run at the specified time, but that's all [01:23] the command is '/usr/bin/rsync -ah /home/baudthief /mnt/500G_2/rsync' [01:23] any ideas? [01:28] hello [01:38] what can I use to partition my hardrive thru windows [01:38] partition magic [01:38] Question. If I install Kubuntu inside Windows and something goes wrong, will I need to reformat my whole system or does Kubuntu partition my HDD during the install? [01:39] is partition magic free [01:39] nope [01:39] i need to get thru this install [01:39] cobao22mora@hotmail.com [01:39] do you need to create a windows or linux partition? [01:39] i want to create a partition on this hd so that I can install linux(kubuntu [01:40] why not just boot off the kubuntu disc and let it create your partition for you :P [01:40] cause i tried that already and it wont let me [01:43] hmm [01:43] Anyone up for giving a noob some advice? === Githz is now known as Githzerai_ [01:44] I just got Kubuntu downloaded and burned the .iso to a disc. However, whenever I go to boot off of the disc to try it out in locks up right after the language selection screen. Any ideas? [01:45] Cheezwhiz, hit escape when it asks for the language, and see what other boot optiuons it has. [01:45] ther emay be a failsafe mode. [01:45] copy, thanks [01:48] why is there no ccmake with the cmake 2.6 package... [01:49] !find ccmake [01:49] File ccmake found in cmake, xutils-dev [01:50] That didn't work either. Got to the selection screen for whether I want to try it out or install it, but when I selected try it out I got an "unable to read boot CD" error. === root is now known as Guest47830 [01:50] if I dl kubuntu 8.04 alternate and ran md5sum on it and got 8 errors what should i do [01:51] md5sum was run on the cd that I burned [01:51] can't open "run dialog" after enabling desktop effects. nothing shows up when i press alt F2. how do i fix it?help pls. [01:51] is there a ubuntu support chan? [01:51] Tried #ubuntu? [01:52] Er [01:52] Tried #ubuntu ? [01:52] :) [01:52] Logical eh. [01:52] ty [01:53] one Greek user pm plz! [01:53] If I install Kubuntu within Windows Vista and something occurs during the install to cause Kubuntu to fail will I have to reformat my whole HDD or can I simply get rid of Kubuntu? [01:53] Only Greek i know is "one gyro please" :) [01:53] within windows - with 'wubi' allows linux to be removed with the add/remove control panel applet. [01:54] it installs into a single file (i think) on the windows drive. [01:54] my sound system appears to have died. how can i restart sound without rebooting? [01:54] and i do not reccomend using wubi. [01:54] !alsa [01:54] If you're having problems with sound, first ensure ARTS is running, by going to K Menu -> System Settings -> Sound System and making sure "Enable the sound system" is checked. If that fails, see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Sound - https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SoundTroubleshooting - For playing audio files, see !Players and !MP3 [01:54] it's been running fine... mid streaming MP3 it quit, and now i get xine errors [01:54] can i restart alsa? [01:55] What you recommend since I can't boot off of the CD-ROM for some reason? I want to try this out, but I don't want to do anything to jeopardize the files that I have currently. [01:55] try sudo /etc/init.d/alsa restart perhaps [01:55] k [01:55] Cheezwhiz, go get virtualbox, and run/install it inside virtualbox. [01:55] Cheezwhiz, that way you can run linux and windows at same time. [01:55] Thanks much. Promise I'll stop bugging you at some point. [01:55] jimmy51_home:sudo /etc/init.d/alsa-utils restart [01:55] You may be able to find premade virtualbox images also. [01:56] huh [01:56] still didn't work [01:56] sigh, i'll just pretend it's windows and reboot [01:56] brb [01:57] ok... supposedly there's ccmake but I don't have it in the backport package for cmake 2.6... [01:58] bfrog: Try cmake from ppa [01:58] can't open "run dialog" after enabling desktop effects. nothing shows up when i press alt F2. i checked the key bindings in ccsm and the short-cut key is still the same. how do i fix it?help pls. [01:58] whats ppa [01:59] !ppa [01:59] With Launchpad's Personal Package Archives (PPA), you can build and publish binary Ubuntu packages for multiple architectures simply by uploading an Ubuntu source package to Launchpad. See https://help.launchpad.net/PPAQuickStart. [01:59] bfrog: deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/kubuntu-members-kde4/ubuntu hardy main [01:59] I think I have that already [02:00] yeah I do [02:00] bfrog: It's the latest cmake package we have for Hardy. Though you don't need ccmake that much... [02:00] ok... thats a major flaw in the cmake package then [02:01] bfrog: What are u trying to compile, maybe I can help. [02:01] kdevplatform [02:01] I have boost installed, so it finds it [02:01] I want to make it so it doesn't use boost [02:01] seriously though, wtf is with the no ccmake [02:01] its like half the cmake package [02:02] one greek user prive plz! [02:03] bfrog: cmake -DCMAKE_INSTALL_PREFIX=/usr/lib/kde4/ is basic command for example. Just add option not to use boost [02:03] right, well ccmake would help a lot here... [02:03] because I don't have a clue what var to define for cmake to not use boost [02:04] bfrog: It should be in doc === Guest88165 is now known as Unnickquevalga [02:07] I must have a bad disc. Even on VirtualBox it's doing the same thing. [02:08] Cheezwhiz, sounds like it to me. Virtualbox can use the iso image file. no need to burn to disk [02:09] Ah, didn't know that. Thanks again. [02:09] hey willis wat can i use to extract .rar files [02:09] I use virtualbox to test out live cds [02:09] ishbale, the rar commands :) [02:09] !rar [02:09] rar is a non-free archive format created by Rarsoft. For instructions on accessing .rar files through the Archive Manager view https://help.ubuntu.com/community/FileCompression. There is a free (as in speech) unrar utility as well, see !info unrar-free [02:09] k [02:09] !find rar [02:09] Found: librarian-dev, librarian0, guile-library, hol88-library, hol88-library-help (and 17 others) [02:09] Hmm [02:10] !find unrar [02:10] Found: unrar-free, unrar [02:10] install unrar, and use 'unrar e whatever.rar' i think [02:10] is there anyway to make unrar work with the archive gui, or otherwise read rars with that? [02:10] I dont mess with guis for that. [02:10] i think ark can handle it.. not sure about others [02:10] !info unp [02:10] unp (source: unp): unpack (almost) everything with one command. In component universe, is optional. Version 1.0.14 (hardy), package size 9 kB, installed size 68 kB [02:10] i wonder if unp handle rars also.. === jabopz is now known as Jabop [02:19] can anyone tell me what I should do to install/configure a driver for an nvidia gefore 6200? [02:19] one greek user prive plz === ubuntu is now known as UnNickQueSirva [02:20] GS3User_: Whay happened ? [02:21] Is there anywhere I cna edit resolution manually in kubuntu? [02:21] !gr [02:21] #ubuntu-gr και #kubuntu-gr για Έλληνες χρηστές / #ubuntu-gr kai #kubuntu-gr gia Ellhnes xrhstes [02:22] !GR | makedon [02:22] makedon: #ubuntu-gr και #kubuntu-gr για Έλληνες χρηστές / #ubuntu-gr kai #kubuntu-gr gia Ellhnes xrhstes [02:29] well, I tried 8.04.1 finally :) [02:30] weird enough, the alternate CD exploded, while the desktop CD worked fine [02:30] still did not installed, but passed the verify CD check [02:30] and the md5 checks, so I guess should install without trouble [02:30] now... if one wants to collaborate with the project, what can you do/join? [02:31] I work as game developer and programmer here, I could code some stuff or fix bugs or other code related tasks [02:32] hi, i just bought a new laptop, hp dv2945 and i have it set up to dual boot. i am having a tough time configuring the wireless card and the nvidia geforce card. i was wondering if anybody could help me [02:32] i am running the latest kubuntu and vista [02:35] any way to get fglrx to not cause a lockup on logout? [02:35] everytime I logout it locks up the system and blacks out the screens [02:35] with the vesa driver its fine of course... [02:35] but alas, no acceleration [02:37] this really sucks with wifi. KDE will not hold the WEP infomation what am i doing wrong. It sucks since it takes me 20 min to hook up to the internet everytime. [02:38] Hi, when I get kubuntu where I want it can I lock it in place, or do I need updates? updates seem to cause instability for me. === eriksnowmane is now known as Cheezwhiz-K [02:40] nicknock, I had a similar problem. I think I right clicked on the signal meter and switched from 1-0 or 0-1 [02:41] oh well, format and reload no updates this time. [02:41] chow [02:46] this really sucks with wifi. KDE will not hold the WEP infomation what am i doing wrong. It sucks since it takes me 20 min to hook up to the internet everytime. [02:47] is there anybody on here available to help out configuring a new laptop with kubuntu [02:49] does anyone have any brains? [02:50] !patience | nicknock [02:50] nicknock: The people here are volunteers, your attitude should reflect that. Answers are not always available. See http://wiki.ubuntu.com/IrcGuidelines [02:51] and i have done the same thing with the rooms so get a life [02:52] your attitude won't magically get you help [02:52] yea becuase no one knows [02:53] maybe. maybe not [02:53] that doesn't mean you can go insulting people [02:53] !coc | nicknock [02:53] nicknock: The Ubuntu Code of Conduct to which we ask all Ubuntu users to adhere can be found at http://www.ubuntu.com/community/conduct/ [02:54] why should i even help when i can't get anyhelp. As i said before i put in my time on windows xp [02:55] go figure [02:56] why should we help people like you who demand help and treat people like they're working for you? [02:57] I want to have my computer shut down when I press the power button. I've googled the crap out of this and all I can see is a command line fix. Where would I find a GUI power control menu. One HAS to exist. [02:58] WindowSmasher: In he properties of the battery thing on your taskbar, I thought...? [02:58] tuxwulf: No. The only option remotely similar is the option to shutdown when the lid closes. [02:59] WindowSmasher: such setting exists in BIOS. Did u set it there first ? [02:59] For the most part, I know my way around. I've been using linux for about 4 years and am fairly proficient with both gnome and kde [03:00] Githzerai_: I don't believe my BIOS is the answer. I don't mean to be rude, but that isn't what I'm looking for. [03:00] WindowSmasher: might be related to this bug? https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/acpid/+bug/208063 [03:00] Launchpad bug 208063 in acpid "Power button no longer invokes KDE shutdown" [Undecided,Invalid] [03:00] There is an option in gnome that I know does what I'm looking for. I'm in search for the kde config [03:00] trying to solve this for the last week you tell me. hmm crapy OS> [03:00] nicknock: No no! Not "crappy OS" [03:01] nicknock: interestingly, wireless and how that works in kubuntu is one of the best things about it... [03:02] WindowSmasher: don't bother. he's treating everyone like it's his God-given right to be helped. or at least that we're in his payroll [03:02] Jucato: That bug is in reference to the menu of options you are presented with when you hit the power button. I'm getting the option to select an action after I've pressed the power button, but I would like the computer to shut down once the power button is pressed (versus getting another menu). [03:02] Jucato: He's just miserable. We'll leave him in the corner until he's fit for slapping [03:03] WindowSmasher: hm... did you do something special to set up the power button in KDE? becuase if you did, you could run a command to directly shutdown [03:04] WindowSmasher: Maybe, I'm completely wrong, but when i set it there to be shutdown or restart my KDE responds accordingly It's up to you to decide... ;) [03:04] Jucato: As I said earlier (you may have missed it), I would like to find a gui config for this event. [03:04] not in kubuntu it sucks and has a bug that needs to be fixed so what is the next best distro for kde? [03:04] WindowSmasher: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=96086 It's not a gui option, but..... [03:04] WindowSmasher: I meant that maybe you can map your shutdown button to a KDE dcop command in Input Actions [03:05] Githzerai_: Yes. I am presented with a list of options (shutdown, restart, etc) when I press the power button. I would like it to immediately log out and shut down with no further user input [03:05] To all assisting: Yes I absolutely CAN use a dcop command to shut it down. I'm unsatisfied with that approach ( I know it is a bit childish ). [03:05] WindowSmasher: Deosn't it have a counter for default action ? [03:06] Githzerai_: Not that I know of [03:06] Githzerai_: that would be KDE 4 [03:06] Little off topic, is anyone else finding KDE4 to be slow and ... choppy with its responses to the user? [03:06] nicknock: Well, there are dozens of distroes to try. Good luck... [03:07] http://andrejserafim.wordpress.com/2008/05/16/kde-shutdown-logout-restart/ [03:07] nicknock: Go for mandriva. You've got to crawl before you can walk. [03:07] WindowSmasher: what video card? [03:07] Jucato: NVIDIA GeeForce440 go [03:07] nicknock: and I suggest getting a distro that offers commercial support and pay for that. then you can whine all you want and demand when you're not getting help [03:07] WindowSmasher: that would explain it... [03:08] hello [03:08] Jucato: Isn't NVIDIA better supported? [03:08] WindowSmasher: not this time, unfortunately [03:08] Jucato: That's why I custom built my laptop (on the dell website lol) [03:08] yeah... disappointed with nvidia here as well [03:08] Well, i hope I didn't forgot KDE 3 so quickly, but there was a setting for default action. I think it was systemsettings- session manager ? [03:08] Jucato: What a kick in the face with a golf shoe! === root is now known as Guest10529 [03:09] anyway, WindowSmasher, if you can find a way to map your power button to a command in Input Actions, you can use this tip [03:09] Githzerai_: Oooh! That sounds familiar! [03:09] http://andrejserafim.wordpress.com/2008/05/16/kde-shutdown-logout-restart/ [03:09] Jucato: I've run into that page a few times. It's not what I'm looking for. [03:10] WindowSmasher: hm.. ok try this then [03:10] (hope it works) [03:10] System Settings -> Advanced -> Session Manager [03:11] YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA [03:11] you can probably uncheck Confirm Logout and Offer Shutdown options, and set Default Shutdown to Turn off computer [03:11] lol [03:11] Jucato: I'd kiss you if I knew what you looked like! [03:11] but that would apply it even if you go throug the K Menu [03:11] lol [03:11] nah thank Githzerai_ [03:11]