[Bug 683170] Re: should be possible to display only windows from the current workspace in the launcher
the only solution is to move to a different desktop environment you are not obligated to use Unity the choices range from minimal XFCE, MATE to more full featured KDE Mate is well within the Gnome universe & allows for workspaces to be independent of each other -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/683170 Title: should be possible to display only windows from the current workspace in the launcher To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/683170/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 683170] Re: should be possible to display only windows from the current workspace in the launcher
Remember Ubun is 100% supported by the deep pockets of a guy, Mark Shuttleworth This is considered a design feature by Mark Shuttleworth notice this bug is marked won't fix the solution is use a different desktop environment or a better distro -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/683170 Title: should be possible to display only windows from the current workspace in the launcher To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/683170/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 683170] Re: should be possible to display only windows from the current workspace in the launcher
while it may be open source, not community developed or maintained MS is putting up money for development gets to decide the direction of the development... In 2010 this was made clear, the bug[design feature] is marked won't fix talk of this bug was banned from the user forum -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/683170 Title: should be possible to display only windows from the current workspace in the launcher To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/683170/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 683170] Re: should be possible to display only windows from the current workspace in the launcher
welcome to ubun you can have whatever you want, except when the deep pockets doesn't agree stop banging your head against the wall change desktop environments or better yet change to a different distro that values the community more fully -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/683170 Title: should be possible to display only windows from the current workspace in the launcher To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/683170/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 683170] Re: should be possible to display only windows from the current workspace in the launcher
compounding the problem are OBO [ our benevolent overlord] 'freeing the kde xfce part of the family from ubuntu -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/683170 Title: should be possible to display only windows from the current workspace in the launcher To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/683170/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 689733] Re: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread
Bowman choice is good I hope the ability to easily configure continues to expand in unity -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/689733 Title: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/689733/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 689733] Re: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread
I understand you insisting you're right is not an example that's opinion -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/689733 Title: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/689733/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 689733] Re: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread
oh I understand what you are about still not a clue what use you have for workspaces, can't see that there is a mystical way for me to divine your workflow I've watched 10 different people [older less computer literate] use a G2 DE 8 had no use for WS's 2 said cool used ws as an organizational as bazon I do I have engineer friends online that use ws as task manager too are looking for the g2 replacement others use separate machines for different tasks not scientific just some observations -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/689733 Title: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/689733/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 689733] Re: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread
so basically you want to dictate to those of us who actually use multiple workspaces as an organizational tool, how we use them? I asked you a simple question in an effort to try to understand your point of view how do you use multiple workspaces that is different than having only one? you're right there's nothing to understand... you reply by evading, changing the subject or trying to otherwise prevent more options from being possible for those of us who want them why are you on this bug? I'm here hoping to have 12.04 be usable for my needs -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/689733 Title: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/689733/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 689733] Re: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread
if you expect to see all windows from all workspaces why would you use more than one WS? that makes no sense I'm trying to understand other ways workspaces can be used -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/689733 Title: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/689733/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 689733] Re: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread
my impression is that you don't have any use for the extra layer of organization that having more than one workspace provides I understand this morning I'm on a 10.10 gnome 2 notebook, It only has 2 ws I can't even remember the last time the 2nd one was open most of the time I don't have more than a few windows open clementine, chrome, possibly transmission lots of tabs on the browser I would expect that the above describes the user unity is targeting many of the growing pains will be worked out over time with unity being default desktop environment [canonical is distancing itself from all the forks] the beta of the moment being the most prominently displayed on the home page, makes the marketing incomprehensible if the target market is new casual user, unity may be ready for them the mid level users like me, may have a usable DE in a couple years the code monkeys are almost always able to adapt it appears that ubun is trying to cater to a different set of users than had been the base the real question is how to have a product that pays the bills grows -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/689733 Title: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/689733/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 689733] Re: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread
Ego could you describe what you mean by using workspaces more dynamically? I'm hoping that 12.04 brings stability something usable I'm giving KDE a new try on my test box I have the launchers of my choice where I want them, in the order I want them [ a full menu] I have a windows switcher that shows every open app hides at the top another one at the bottom, which only show the apps that are open on the current workspace, a workspace switcher, time notifications visible all the time on the bottom a short learning curve to use the GUI's for setting up panels of course there is a performance penalty I understand that a good default set up will draw people in I suppose unity is fine for general duty -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/689733 Title: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/689733/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 689733] Re: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread
you're missing the point I use workspaces as self contained entities when i'm working on a task on a workspace, I don't care about instances of a program that are open somewhere else as a matter of fact I'm not sure why that would be useful? at the moment 3 different people are using this computer, each with their own self contained workspace, it's simple, easy logical if I want to throw everything in a pile, why bother using workspaces at all? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/689733 Title: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/689733/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 689733] Re: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread
the loss of this functionality, is much like removing the ability to nest files within folders without this level of organization, workspaces are redundant to windows this is a key feature, which differentiates linux from other operating systems don't throw the baby out with the bath water... -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/689733 Title: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/689733/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 882274] Re: Community engagement is broken
This is an interesting discussion when I look at the entire situation, I probably see it a different way the organizational structure is a mashup of different elements some of the integration between the tools are as MS would put it are suboptimal I know there is no time to to think ways to improve the structure of larger organizations no idea what would be better there are all manner of ways to communicate for real work, it's hard to beat email or even mailing lists the lack of organization just shear volume, can be overwhelming this format [launchpad] is good, possibly a limited access version. Anyone could read only certain people [groups] could post some of us would be quite interested in following along the discussions of the big picture, while keeping the devs from having to interact with too many people, the time constraints are very real do need to be respected -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/882274 Title: Community engagement is broken To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/882274/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 683170] Re: should be possible to display only windows from the current workspace in the launcher
see comment #7 by MS -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/683170 Title: should be possible to display only windows from the current workspace in the launcher To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/683170/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 683170] Re: should be possible to display only windows from the current workspace in the launcher
It was clear to me that Mihai hadn't read the entire thread not spam, helpful member of the community :D -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/683170 Title: should be possible to display only windows from the current workspace in the launcher To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/683170/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 689733] Re: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread
is there a problem with choice? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/689733 Title: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/689733/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 689733] Re: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread
It would be helpful to stick with one behavior, with a setting somewhere -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/689733 Title: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/689733/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 683170] Re: should be possible to display only windows from the current workspace in the launcher
see comment #7 MS means for it to be this way -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/683170 Title: should be possible to display only windows from the current workspace in the launcher To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/683170/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 683170] Re: should be possible to display only windows from the current workspace in the launcher
there is a related bug https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/689733 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/683170 Title: should be possible to display only windows from the current workspace in the launcher To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/683170/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 370057] Re: remote desktop avahi problem
I'm running 10.10 on the host the host will connect to another 10.10 machine I'm getting this error when I try to connect to a machine running Mageia ** Changed in: ubuntu Status: Invalid = New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/370057 Title: remote desktop avahi problem To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/370057/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 370057] Re: remote desktop avahi problem
I also reported here https://bugs.mageia.org/post_bug.cgi -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/370057 Title: remote desktop avahi problem To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/370057/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 683170] Re: should be possible to display only windows from the current workspace in the launcher
Please fix this there needs to be a way to keep workspaces separate or why have them [enlightenment]? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/683170 Title: should be possible to display only windows from the current workspace in the launcher To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/683170/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 689733] Re: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread
I would rather have the the new enhanced features be optional, sometimes more is not better -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/689733 Title: Application icons should only display windows from the current workspace in the window spread -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 683170] Re: should be possible to display only the launchers on the current workspace
I work much the same way as Bazon. I share computers with my wife By agreement the 1st Workspace is always her's, what ever the music player on the 4th [banshee blows] -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/683170 Title: should be possible to display only the launchers on the current workspace -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 611795] Re: mplex (GStreamer plugin) for Brasero
Found it here https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/112041 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/611795 Title: mplex (GStreamer plugin) for Brasero -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 592610] Re: Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly
Hi Tony, I made a slight change to the 1st step, install system-config-samba Warning, this method is not for unsecured networks I found this method here: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1502265 Thanks to Wolfrage 1. Applications menu -Ubuntu Software Center - in the search box type Samba then install system-config-samba. ( this installs Samba the Samba GUI.) 2. System menu - Administration - Samba. Enter your password. In the GUI that opens up choose Preferences menu - Server Settings then the Security tab change the authentication mode to share and the guest account to your user name account. This prevents permission problems later on. 3. Choose the Add a Samba Share; the green plus icon; browse to the directory you wish to share. Place a check mark in Writable and Visible. Then on the Access tab choose Allow access to everyone. 4. Press OK; now your should be able to see the share from the other computers just choose Places menu - Network then either the computer name if it shows up or select Windows Network - WORKGROUP - Computer Name then the Shared folder. -- Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/592610 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to samba in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 592610] Re: Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly
Hi Tony, I made a slight change to the 1st step, install system-config-samba Warning, this method is not for unsecured networks I found this method here: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1502265 Thanks to Wolfrage 1. Applications menu -Ubuntu Software Center - in the search box type Samba then install system-config-samba. ( this installs Samba the Samba GUI.) 2. System menu - Administration - Samba. Enter your password. In the GUI that opens up choose Preferences menu - Server Settings then the Security tab change the authentication mode to share and the guest account to your user name account. This prevents permission problems later on. 3. Choose the Add a Samba Share; the green plus icon; browse to the directory you wish to share. Place a check mark in Writable and Visible. Then on the Access tab choose Allow access to everyone. 4. Press OK; now your should be able to see the share from the other computers just choose Places menu - Network then either the computer name if it shows up or select Windows Network - WORKGROUP - Computer Name then the Shared folder. -- Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/592610 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 https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 592610] Re: Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly
one of the missing steps is the installation of the GUI for samba... shouldn't this show up as a dependency for the packages needed to share that get installed within the process of that 1st right click some popped up instructions? -- Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/592610 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to samba in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 592610] Re: Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly
one of the missing steps is the installation of the GUI for samba... shouldn't this show up as a dependency for the packages needed to share that get installed within the process of that 1st right click some popped up instructions? -- Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/592610 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 https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 592610] Re: Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly
my notebook had powered down when I restarted I had an icon for the documents on my pc [the share I set up above]? but of course the other 2 computers are still awol -- Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/592610 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to samba in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 592610] Re: Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly
my notebook had powered down when I restarted I had an icon for the documents on my pc [the share I set up above]? but of course the other 2 computers are still awol -- Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/592610 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 https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 592610] Re: Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly
I'll go through the whole thing from scratch, following instructions as I get them from the GUI see where it gets me I just walked into the other room sat down at an ol Pentium III pc that is hooked to my printer. I added Mint9 [last week] to this PC, because it's easier to use than 10.04 using the graphical interface. I can generally stick to using software from the manager synaptic. I update usually within a few hours of when I notice there is a notifications. I went to my home folder right clicked documents, clicked share options got asked for permission [root I guess], gave it told I needed other packages was asked if wanted to install the packages to do windows shares, clicked install Samba lib-something[dependency] installed I filled in the share popup the icon now shows an outstretched hand went to my other computer I don't see any other computers on the network? I go to network click through the menus, don't see anything that appears to be relevant I go to system[control center in mint] click Personal file sharing get a message this feature cannot be enabled Because the required packages are not installed on your system I go to help, which says I should go to startup preferences I scroll through the list see that personal file sharing is enabled at this point I'm at an impass, so I go have a look at synaptic type personal file sharing into search, no results change to file sharing, 65 results I scroll through the list see 9 of them are already installed File Gnome-user-share Giver Samba Common Libwclient Samba Common-bin Samba Client Samba I'll stop here for the time being at least on the PC which has not had a bunch of stuff installed at the very least the help file or on screen prompts should lead you to successfully sharing 1 folder, it should be a little more difficult to share the entire home folder just for security sake It's a shame to be so close not go the rest of the way with graphical method of file sharing that doesn't require finding information through searching forums or the rest of the internet. this basic task should be described adequately on help or through prompts/error messages within the process of right clicking a folder. I understand that when you deal with the intricacies of an operating system on a day to day basis, it can be difficult to look at things with the eyes of a newbie Let me know if there is any way I can help? :) -- Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/592610 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to samba in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 592610] Re: Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly
I'll go through the whole thing from scratch, following instructions as I get them from the GUI see where it gets me I just walked into the other room sat down at an ol Pentium III pc that is hooked to my printer. I added Mint9 [last week] to this PC, because it's easier to use than 10.04 using the graphical interface. I can generally stick to using software from the manager synaptic. I update usually within a few hours of when I notice there is a notifications. I went to my home folder right clicked documents, clicked share options got asked for permission [root I guess], gave it told I needed other packages was asked if wanted to install the packages to do windows shares, clicked install Samba lib-something[dependency] installed I filled in the share popup the icon now shows an outstretched hand went to my other computer I don't see any other computers on the network? I go to network click through the menus, don't see anything that appears to be relevant I go to system[control center in mint] click Personal file sharing get a message this feature cannot be enabled Because the required packages are not installed on your system I go to help, which says I should go to startup preferences I scroll through the list see that personal file sharing is enabled at this point I'm at an impass, so I go have a look at synaptic type personal file sharing into search, no results change to file sharing, 65 results I scroll through the list see 9 of them are already installed File Gnome-user-share Giver Samba Common Libwclient Samba Common-bin Samba Client Samba I'll stop here for the time being at least on the PC which has not had a bunch of stuff installed at the very least the help file or on screen prompts should lead you to successfully sharing 1 folder, it should be a little more difficult to share the entire home folder just for security sake It's a shame to be so close not go the rest of the way with graphical method of file sharing that doesn't require finding information through searching forums or the rest of the internet. this basic task should be described adequately on help or through prompts/error messages within the process of right clicking a folder. I understand that when you deal with the intricacies of an operating system on a day to day basis, it can be difficult to look at things with the eyes of a newbie Let me know if there is any way I can help? :) -- Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/592610 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 https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 592610] Re: Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly
There are also some other related threads: Paddy Landau's thread http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1491092 with a work around Wolfrage's better solution: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1502265 A bug [please subscribe]: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/samba/+bug/592610 My thread from a couple of weeks ago: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1491180 The community of developers has spent many hours developing this capability, too bad it doesn't work, without a bunch of fiddling around on the command line If you are reading this would like to be able to share files with a couple of mouse clicks, post a comment on the threads especially the bug -- Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/592610 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to samba in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 592610] Re: Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly
There are also some other related threads: Paddy Landau's thread http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1491092 with a work around Wolfrage's better solution: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1502265 A bug [please subscribe]: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/samba/+bug/592610 My thread from a couple of weeks ago: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1491180 The community of developers has spent many hours developing this capability, too bad it doesn't work, without a bunch of fiddling around on the command line If you are reading this would like to be able to share files with a couple of mouse clicks, post a comment on the threads especially the bug -- Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/592610 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 https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 592610] Re: Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly
When I try to do a simple share of documents folder get an error: 'net usershare' returned error 255: net usershare add: cannot convert name Everyone to a SID. The connection was refused. Maybe smbd is not running. if I do a search of synaptic there is a samba4 which is described as an experimental package -- Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/592610 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to samba in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 592610] Re: Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly
When I try to do a simple share of documents folder get an error: 'net usershare' returned error 255: net usershare add: cannot convert name Everyone to a SID. The connection was refused. Maybe smbd is not running. if I do a search of synaptic there is a samba4 which is described as an experimental package -- Shared folders (through Samba) when following instructions sometimes does not work correctly https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/592610 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 https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
