[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1377873] Re: deja-dup fails to restore missing files, that contain german umlaut (ä,ö,ü,Ä,Ö,Ü).
My short-term workaround to recover old backup files with umlauts after UnicodeDecodeError: export LANG=en_US.utf8 export LANGUAGE= export LC_CTYPE=en_US.utf8 export LC_NUMERIC=en_US.utf8 export LC_TIME=en_US.utf8 export LC_COLLATE=en_US.utf8 export LC_MONETARY=en_US.utf8 export LC_MESSAGES=en_US.utf8 export LC_PAPER=en_US.UTF-8 export LC_NAME=en_US.utf8 export LC_ADDRESS=en_US.utf8 export LC_TELEPHONE=en_US.utf8 export LC_MEASUREMENT=en_US.utf8 export LC_IDENTIFICATION=en_US.utf8 export LC_ALL= deja-dup --restore folderWithUmlauts -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to deja-dup in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1377873 Title: deja-dup fails to restore missing files, that contain german umlaut (ä,ö,ü,Ä,Ö,Ü). Status in deja-dup package in Ubuntu: Confirmed Bug description: I tried to restore some missing files (translated from german) deleted while deja-dup was creating a new backup. This attempt failed with the following Stacktrace: Traceback (most recent call last): File /usr/bin/duplicity, line 1494, in module with_tempdir(main) File /usr/bin/duplicity, line 1488, in with_tempdir fn() File /usr/bin/duplicity, line 1337, in main do_backup(action) File /usr/bin/duplicity, line 1422, in do_backup restore(col_stats) File /usr/bin/duplicity, line 700, in restore % (globals.restore_dir,), UnicodeDecodeError: 'ascii' codec can't decode byte 0xe4 in position 45: ordinal not in range(128) ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04 Package: deja-dup 30.0-0ubuntu4 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-36.63-generic 3.13.11.6 Uname: Linux 3.13.0-36-generic x86_64 ApportVersion: 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.5 Architecture: amd64 CurrentDesktop: Unity Date: Mon Oct 6 12:01:55 2014 EcryptfsInUse: Yes InstallationDate: Installed on 2014-09-28 (7 days ago) InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Trusty Tahr - Release amd64 (20140417) SourcePackage: deja-dup UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/deja-dup/+bug/1377873/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : desktop-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1069972] Re: Upgrade Texcount 2.2 to 2.3
** Changed in: texlive-extra (Ubuntu) Status: New = Fix Released -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to texlive-extra in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1069972 Title: Upgrade Texcount 2.2 to 2.3 Status in “texlive-extra” package in Ubuntu: Fix Released Bug description: I want to use -merge option and count characters instead of words... current version in package texlive is very old (2009). Changelog (http://app.uio.no/ifi/texcount/history.html): Version 2.3 released Jul 28, 2011 Some minor fixes relative to 2.3β. Changed handling of Korean to logographic, i.e. count characters instead of words, and added -korean-words to count space separated words. Added -words-only option to count words only, not logographic characters. Version 2.3β updated Mar 08, 2011 TeXcount now supports multiple scripts/languages and encodings, can produce word frequency statistics, be used in a pipe, merge included files into the document, customise the summary output, and take options from an option file. Version 2.3α updated Jun 22, 2010 TeXcount can now perform letter counts, output summary using customised output templates, read options from a separate options file, provide help on how different macros and groups are interpreted, and perform global preparsing substitutions. Latest version: http://app.uio.no/ifi/texcount/download.html Please upgrade to 2.3 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/texlive-extra/+bug/1069972/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : desktop-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1098061] Re: [gm45] GPU lockup IPEHR: 0x60020100
I get that freeze everytime while playing halflife for some minutes on native steam client. It locks the xserver therefore I have to switch to an other terminal (Strg+Alt+Fx) to reboot the system. In this case AltGr+Print+K has no effect to kill the xserver. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to xserver-xorg-video-intel in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1098061 Title: [gm45] GPU lockup IPEHR: 0x60020100 Status in “xserver-xorg-video-intel” package in Ubuntu: Incomplete Bug description: crashed ProblemType: Crash DistroRelease: Ubuntu 13.04 Package: xserver-xorg-video-intel 2:2.20.17-0ubuntu1 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.5.0-21.32-generic 3.5.7.1 Uname: Linux 3.5.0-21-generic x86_64 ApportVersion: 2.8-0ubuntu1 Architecture: amd64 Chipset: gm45 Date: Thu Jan 10 00:55:04 2013 DistroCodename: raring DistroVariant: ubuntu DuplicateSignature: [gm45] GPU lockup IPEHR: 0x60020100 Ubuntu 13.04 ExecutablePath: /usr/share/apport/apport-gpu-error-intel.py GpuHangFrequency: Several times a week InstallationDate: Installed on 2012-06-09 (214 days ago) InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Precise Pangolin - Release amd64 (20120425) InterpreterPath: /usr/bin/python3.3 MachineType: Dell Inc. Studio 1555 MarkForUpload: True ProcCmdline: /usr/bin/python3 /usr/share/apport/apport-gpu-error-intel.py ProcEnviron: ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.5.0-21-generic root=UUID=cc96b0d5-bb94-40dd-b131-5af726c3bce4 ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7 RelatedPackageVersions: xserver-xorg 1:7.7+1ubuntu4 libdrm2 2.4.40-1 xserver-xorg-video-intel 2:2.20.17-0ubuntu1 SourcePackage: xserver-xorg-video-intel Title: [gm45] GPU lockup IPEHR: 0x60020100 UdevDb: Error: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: 'udevadm' UpgradeStatus: Upgraded to raring on 2012-12-21 (19 days ago) UserGroups: dmi.bios.date: 03/29/2010 dmi.bios.vendor: Dell Inc. dmi.bios.version: A11 dmi.board.name: 0D176M dmi.board.vendor: Dell Inc. dmi.board.version: A11 dmi.chassis.type: 8 dmi.chassis.vendor: Dell Inc. dmi.chassis.version: A11 dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnDellInc.:bvrA11:bd03/29/2010:svnDellInc.:pnStudio1555:pvrA11:rvnDellInc.:rn0D176M:rvrA11:cvnDellInc.:ct8:cvrA11: dmi.product.name: Studio 1555 dmi.product.version: A11 dmi.sys.vendor: Dell Inc. --- ApportVersion: 2.8-0ubuntu2 Architecture: amd64 DistUpgraded: Fresh install DistroCodename: raring DistroRelease: Ubuntu 13.04 DistroVariant: ubuntu DkmsStatus: bcmwl, 6.20.155.1+bdcom, 3.8.0-0-generic, x86_64: installed bcmwl, 6.20.155.1+bdcom, 3.8.0-1-generic, x86_64: installed virtualbox, 4.1.22, 3.8.0-0-generic, x86_64: installed virtualbox, 4.1.22, 3.8.0-1-generic, x86_64: installed EcryptfsInUse: Yes GraphicsCard: Intel Corporation Mobile 4 Series Chipset Integrated Graphics Controller [8086:2a42] (rev 07) (prog-if 00 [VGA controller]) Subsystem: Dell Device [1028:02be] Subsystem: Dell Device [1028:02be] InstallationDate: Installed on 2013-01-19 (8 days ago) InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail - Alpha amd64 (20130114) MachineType: Dell Inc. Studio 1555 MarkForUpload: True NonfreeKernelModules: wl Package: xserver-xorg-video-intel 2:2.20.19-0ubuntu3 PackageArchitecture: amd64 ProcEnviron: TERM=xterm PATH=(custom, no user) XDG_RUNTIME_DIR=set LANG=en_US.UTF-8 SHELL=/bin/bash ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.8.0-1-generic root=UUID=3180bde8-8d1e-4bb8-b410-63b4766ba776 ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.8.0-1.5-generic 3.8.0-rc4 Tags: raring running-unity ubuntu Uname: Linux 3.8.0-1-generic x86_64 UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) UserGroups: adm cdrom dip lpadmin plugdev sambashare sudo dmi.bios.date: 03/29/2010 dmi.bios.vendor: Dell Inc. dmi.bios.version: A11 dmi.board.name: 0D176M dmi.board.vendor: Dell Inc. dmi.board.version: A11 dmi.chassis.type: 8 dmi.chassis.vendor: Dell Inc. dmi.chassis.version: A11 dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnDellInc.:bvrA11:bd03/29/2010:svnDellInc.:pnStudio1555:pvrA11:rvnDellInc.:rn0D176M:rvrA11:cvnDellInc.:ct8:cvrA11: dmi.product.name: Studio 1555 dmi.product.version: A11 dmi.sys.vendor: Dell Inc. version.compiz: compiz 1:0.9.9~daily13.01.25-0ubuntu1 version.ia32-libs: ia32-libs N/A version.libdrm2: libdrm2 2.4.41-0ubuntu1 version.libgl1-mesa-dri: libgl1-mesa-dri 9.0.2-0ubuntu1 version.libgl1-mesa-dri-experimental: libgl1-mesa-dri-experimental N/A version.libgl1-mesa-glx: libgl1-mesa-glx 9.0.2-0ubuntu1 version.xserver-xorg-core: xserver-xorg-core 2:1.13.1.901-0ubuntu2 version.xserver-xorg-input-evdev: xserver-xorg-input-evdev 1:2.7.3-0ubuntu2 version.xserver-xorg-video-ati: xserver-xorg-video-ati 1:7.0.0-0ubuntu1 version.xserver-xorg-video-intel:
[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1080350]
Same situation on my Lenovo T500 Notebook with the following card: 01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] nee ATI RV635 [Mobility Radeon HD 3650] If my Notebook is in IDLE-state the temperature stays about 75° and I hear the noise of the fan nearly all the time. Heavy load increases temp to over 90° and it will shutdown due to the overheating limits of kernel. My workaround is switching to intel hd graphics in bios because setting power profile to low seems to be slower than using the integrated graphics adapter. Thats obviously no real solution because I want to use the full power of the ati graphics card without switching to fglrx driver. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to xserver-xorg-video-ati in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1080350 Title: Overheating AMD Turion II Dual-Core Mobile M500 ATI RV710Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Status in X.org XServer - ATI gfx chipset driver: Confirmed Status in “xserver-xorg-video-ati” package in Ubuntu: New Bug description: Ever since upgrading from Maverick (with GNOME Classic) to Precise (using Unity 2D since using the default Unity makes the situation worse) my note book regularly overheats with normal usage: I've been regularly using: echo low | sudo tee /sys/class/drm/card0/device/power_profile I've am also using psensor to warn me if the temperature rises above 92°. When 'idle' the temperature is at about 80°. If the CPU is used (merely starting eclipse and letting all the the startup validation processes finish) it quickly rises to 88°. If the usages is sustained (rebuilding a java project) the temperature oscillates between 95° and 98°. If I do anything else that adds to the load (ie. if the temperature is 98° for short period of time), the system freezes, but the everything remains on, fans and CPU temperature stays up. I need to turn off the notebook by keeping the power button pressed. Note that this system overheats /with/ the low power profile. Here are some general stats about this system, please let me know, if I can provide further information: HP Presario CQ61 320eg AMD Turion(tm) II Dual-Core Mobile M500 01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] nee ATI RV710 [Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Series] (prog-if 00 [VGA controller]) Linux schiefer 3.2.0-33-generic #52-Ubuntu SMP Thu Oct 18 16:29:15 UTC 2012 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux ayers@schiefer:~$ lsmod|grep rad radeon804503 2 ttm76949 1 radeon drm_kms_helper 46978 1 radeon drm 241921 4 radeon,ttm,drm_kms_helper i2c_algo_bit 13423 1 radeon This started after the upgrading from Maverick. I'm currently running Precise with the 2D Unity desktop. ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 12.04 Package: xserver-xorg-video-radeon 1:6.14.99~git20111219.aacbd629-0ubuntu2 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.2.0-33.52-generic 3.2.31 Uname: Linux 3.2.0-33-generic x86_64 .tmp.unity.support.test.0: ApportVersion: 2.0.1-0ubuntu14 Architecture: amd64 CompizPlugins: [core,bailer,detection,composite,opengl,decor,compiztoolbox,grid,resize,snap,vpswitch,move,mousepoll,wall,place,imgpng,gnomecompat,unitymtgrabhandles,regex,session,animation,fade,workarounds,scale,expo,ezoom,unityshell] CompositorRunning: None Date: Sun Nov 18 14:30:50 2012 DistUpgraded: 2012-04-29 09:57:42,118 DEBUG enabling apt cron job DistroCodename: precise DistroVariant: ubuntu ExtraDebuggingInterest: Yes, GraphicsCard: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] nee ATI RV710 [Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Series] [1002:9552] (prog-if 00 [VGA controller]) Subsystem: Hewlett-Packard Company Device [103c:3652] InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat - Release amd64 (20101007) MachineType: Hewlett-Packard Presario CQ61 Notebook PC ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/vmlinuz-3.2.0-33-generic root=/dev/mapper/vg--hostname-lv--ubuntu ro vga=795 quiet splash vt.handoff=7 SourcePackage: xserver-xorg-video-ati UpgradeStatus: Upgraded to precise on 2012-04-29 (203 days ago) dmi.bios.date: 10/10/2009 dmi.bios.vendor: Hewlett-Packard dmi.bios.version: F.07 dmi.board.name: 3652 dmi.board.vendor: Quanta dmi.board.version: 42.14 dmi.chassis.type: 10 dmi.chassis.vendor: Quanta dmi.chassis.version: N/A dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnHewlett-Packard:bvrF.07:bd10/10/2009:svnHewlett-Packard:pnPresarioCQ61NotebookPC:pvr039210210D102:rvnQuanta:rn3652:rvr42.14:cvnQuanta:ct10:cvrN/A: dmi.product.name: Presario CQ61 Notebook PC dmi.product.version: 039210210D102 dmi.sys.vendor: Hewlett-Packard version.compiz: compiz 1:0.9.7.8-0ubuntu1.4 version.ia32-libs: ia32-libs N/A version.libdrm2: libdrm2 2.4.32-1ubuntu1 version.libgl1-mesa-dri: libgl1-mesa-dri 8.0.4-0ubuntu0.2 version.libgl1-mesa-dri-experimental:
[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1000270] Re: Laptop backlight brightness increases/decreases 2 steps each time
After installing 3.5.0-18-generic in Ubuntu 12.04 Precise from official repository it seems to be fixed on my Thinkpad T500. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to gnome-power-manager in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1000270 Title: Laptop backlight brightness increases/decreases 2 steps each time Status in “gnome-power-manager” package in Ubuntu: Confirmed Bug description: Hi, I have a Lenovo 3000 N200 laptop which uses a Nvidia Geforce Go 7300 graphics chip. I noticed this issue in Lubuntu 11.10 with the Nvidia binary driver and also after booting a Xubuntu 12.04 CD (using the Nouveau driver there I think). As far as I can remember, this issue wasn't present with either Ubuntu 8.04 or Xubuntu 9.10. The laptop has 8 possible backlight brightness settings. At the desktop, increasing or decreasing brightness (by pressing Fn-F10 or Fn-F11) causes the brightness to increase or decrease by 2 steps instead of 1. However, in text mode -- after switching with Ctrl- Alt-F1 -- changing brightness works as it should, in single steps. I noticed that the page http://forum.notebookreview.com/acer/434638-linux-acer-1410-1810tz-1810t.html mentions a fix for a similar issue with Acer laptops. That fix adds a line to /etc/rc.local: echo N /sys/module/video/parameters/brightness_switch_enabled Applying that to my laptop fixed the screen brightness double-stepping at the desktop, so now changing brightness works as it should. However after doing that, the brightness cannot be changed at all when in text mode. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-power-manager/+bug/1000270/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : desktop-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1069972] [NEW] Upgrade Texcount 2.2 to 2.3
Public bug reported: I want to use -merge option and count characters instead of words... current version in package texlive is very old (2009). Changelog (http://app.uio.no/ifi/texcount/history.html): Version 2.3 released Jul 28, 2011 Some minor fixes relative to 2.3β. Changed handling of Korean to logographic, i.e. count characters instead of words, and added -korean-words to count space separated words. Added -words-only option to count words only, not logographic characters. Version 2.3β updated Mar 08, 2011 TeXcount now supports multiple scripts/languages and encodings, can produce word frequency statistics, be used in a pipe, merge included files into the document, customise the summary output, and take options from an option file. Version 2.3α updated Jun 22, 2010 TeXcount can now perform letter counts, output summary using customised output templates, read options from a separate options file, provide help on how different macros and groups are interpreted, and perform global preparsing substitutions. Latest version: http://app.uio.no/ifi/texcount/download.html Please upgrade to 2.3 ** Affects: texlive-extra (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Description changed: I want to use -merge option and count characters instead of words... current version in package texlive is very old (2009). Changelog (http://app.uio.no/ifi/texcount/history.html): Version 2.3 released Jul 28, 2011 - Some minor fixes relative to 2.3β. Changed handling of Korean to logographic, i.e. count characters instead of words, and added -korean-words to count space separated words. Added -words-only option to count words only, not logographic characters. + Some minor fixes relative to 2.3β. Changed handling of Korean to logographic, i.e. count characters instead of words, and added -korean-words to count space separated words. Added -words-only option to count words only, not logographic characters. Version 2.3β updated Mar 08, 2011 - TeXcount now supports multiple scripts/languages and encodings, can produce word frequency statistics, be used in a pipe, merge included files into the document, customise the summary output, and take options from an option file. + TeXcount now supports multiple scripts/languages and encodings, can produce word frequency statistics, be used in a pipe, merge included files into the document, customise the summary output, and take options from an option file. Version 2.3α updated Jun 22, 2010 - TeXcount can now perform letter counts, output summary using customised output templates, read options from a separate options file, provide help on how different macros and groups are interpreted, and perform global preparsing substitutions. - + TeXcount can now perform letter counts, output summary using customised output templates, read options from a separate options file, provide help on how different macros and groups are interpreted, and perform global preparsing substitutions. Latest version: http://app.uio.no/ifi/texcount/download.html + + Please upgrade to 2.3 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to texlive-extra in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1069972 Title: Upgrade Texcount 2.2 to 2.3 Status in “texlive-extra” package in Ubuntu: New Bug description: I want to use -merge option and count characters instead of words... current version in package texlive is very old (2009). Changelog (http://app.uio.no/ifi/texcount/history.html): Version 2.3 released Jul 28, 2011 Some minor fixes relative to 2.3β. Changed handling of Korean to logographic, i.e. count characters instead of words, and added -korean-words to count space separated words. Added -words-only option to count words only, not logographic characters. Version 2.3β updated Mar 08, 2011 TeXcount now supports multiple scripts/languages and encodings, can produce word frequency statistics, be used in a pipe, merge included files into the document, customise the summary output, and take options from an option file. Version 2.3α updated Jun 22, 2010 TeXcount can now perform letter counts, output summary using customised output templates, read options from a separate options file, provide help on how different macros and groups are interpreted, and perform global preparsing substitutions. Latest version: http://app.uio.no/ifi/texcount/download.html Please upgrade to 2.3 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/texlive-extra/+bug/1069972/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : desktop-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
[Desktop-packages] [Bug 771150] Re: [Feature] support the external headphone/microphone jack sensing
Command 'amixer -c0 contents' shows on/off-states correctly for mic and headphone but 'pacmd list-cards' says unknown in case of analog-output-headphones. However the microphone shows correct states for 'analog-input-microphone' and therefore the volume application switches automatically between external and internal microphone volume. But I have to open the volume application every time I connect my headset and change to correct output device manually to get some sound therefore please backport to precise. Lenovo T500, Ubuntu 12.04 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to alsa-driver in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/771150 Title: [Feature] support the external headphone/microphone jack sensing Status in OEM Priority Project: Fix Committed Status in OEM Priority Project precise series: In Progress Status in OEM Priority Project quantal series: Fix Committed Status in PulseAudio sound server: New Status in “alsa-driver” package in Ubuntu: Fix Committed Bug description: The eeepc has a combined hole shared by the external microphone and headphone. Currently the default behaviour in Ubuntu is for headphone. (The music comes from headphone and the internal speaker is muted when plugging the headphone). This bug is intended for discussing and tracking the possibility and practicability of the support both headphone/microphone jack sensing in Linux driver or it is only achievable to support either one. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/oem-priority/+bug/771150/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : desktop-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1000270] Re: Laptop backlight brightness increases/decreases 2 steps each time
Same problem on Ubuntu 12.04 (3.2.0-26-generic) and Thinkpad T500 echo 0 | sudo tee /sys/module/video/parameters/brightness_switch_enabled or echo 4 /proc/acpi/ibm/cmos echo 5 /proc/acpi/ibm/cmos works - ~9 brightness steps instead of ~5 steps dmesg: thinkpad_acpi: detected a 8-level brightness capable ThinkPad -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to gnome-power-manager in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1000270 Title: Laptop backlight brightness increases/decreases 2 steps each time Status in “gnome-power-manager” package in Ubuntu: Confirmed Bug description: Hi, I have a Lenovo 3000 N200 laptop which uses a Nvidia Geforce Go 7300 graphics chip. I noticed this issue in Lubuntu 11.10 with the Nvidia binary driver and also after booting a Xubuntu 12.04 CD (using the Nouveau driver there I think). As far as I can remember, this issue wasn't present with either Ubuntu 8.04 or Xubuntu 9.10. The laptop has 8 possible backlight brightness settings. At the desktop, increasing or decreasing brightness (by pressing Fn-F10 or Fn-F11) causes the brightness to increase or decrease by 2 steps instead of 1. However, in text mode -- after switching with Ctrl- Alt-F1 -- changing brightness works as it should, in single steps. I noticed that the page http://forum.notebookreview.com/acer/434638-linux-acer-1410-1810tz-1810t.html mentions a fix for a similar issue with Acer laptops. That fix adds a line to /etc/rc.local: echo N /sys/module/video/parameters/brightness_switch_enabled Applying that to my laptop fixed the screen brightness double-stepping at the desktop, so now changing brightness works as it should. However after doing that, the brightness cannot be changed at all when in text mode. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-power-manager/+bug/1000270/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : desktop-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
