[ubuntu-uk] gnome panels MIA...
Hallo all I have a system that has problems to load the Gnome panels, It boots and the moment I log on I get the desk top but no panels In the past I could execute the 2 commandments to load or reload the panels if they frose: gconftool-2 --recursive-unset /apps/panel killall gnome-panel and then the panels would auto load again, however at this stage I get this error on the first command and the panels does not load at all... Please have a look at this ... ___ [server]# gconftool-2 --recursive-unset /apps/panel Failure during recursive unset of /apps/panel: Failed to contact configuration server; some possible causes are that you need to enable TCP/IP networking for ORBit, or you have stale NFS locks due to a system crash. See http://www.gnome.org/projects/gconf/ for information. (Details - 1: Failed to get connection to session: Did not receive a reply. Possible causes include: the remote application did not send a reply, the message bus security policy blocked the reply, the reply timeout expired, or the network connection was broken.) [server]# killall gnome-panel I know the system was a bit flake and will go to the mentioned website and Google of course but maybe you guys have a quick solution / idea thanx -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome panels MIA...
2009/5/13 Cornelius Mostert corneliusmost...@googlemail.com Hallo all I have a system that has problems to load the Gnome panels, It boots and the moment I log on I get the desk top but no panels In the past I could execute the 2 commandments to load or reload the panels if they frose: gconftool-2 --recursive-unset /apps/panel killall gnome-panel and then the panels would auto load again, however at this stage I get this error on the first command and the panels does not load at all... Please have a look at this ... ___ [server]# gconftool-2 --recursive-unset /apps/panel Failure during recursive unset of /apps/panel: Failed to contact configuration server; some possible causes are that you need to enable TCP/IP networking for ORBit, or you have stale NFS locks due to a system crash. See http://www.gnome.org/projects/gconf/ for information. (Details - 1: Failed to get connection to session: Did not receive a reply. Possible causes include: the remote application did not send a reply, the message bus security policy blocked the reply, the reply timeout expired, or the network connection was broken.) [server]# killall gnome-panel I know the system was a bit flake and will go to the mentioned website and Google of course but maybe you guys have a quick solution / idea thanx -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ Hi, Does this happen with any other user on your system? Can you try with a new user? Can you boot a failsafe GNOME session? If not, try running a failsafe xterm session and then running gnome-session --debug 21 | tee ~/gsm.log and having a look at the output of gnome-session. Regards Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Upgrade vs Reinstall
On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 04:29, Liam Proven lpro...@gmail.com wrote: 2009/5/12 Alan Pope a...@popey.com: 2009/5/12 Liam Proven lpro...@gmail.com: The key thing is to keep your /home directory tree on a separate partition. That makes re-installing much less painful and fiddly. Not really. You can reinstall over the top these days and it will wipe everything except /home - even if it's all on one partition. This gives you the benefit that having /home in a separate partition has, but with the added benefit of not having to maintain extra partitions, and the possibility of having space in the wrong part. Not for everyone, some people like separate partitions for /home, just pointing out you don't have to, to get that benefit. Oh, really? I didn't know about that. When did it come in what's it called? I'd like to go and do some digging and reading... Hardy. See https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/ubiquity-preserve-home for detail. Dean -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] ubuntu one
Anyone got an invite and tried this out yet? https://ubuntuone.com/ (Something I've been wanting for a while, a 'dotMac' equivalent, and I hope there will be more features added to it.) John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu one
I hadn't heard of it - looks good though. Anyone got an invite and tried this out yet? https://ubuntuone.com/ (Something I've been wanting for a while, a 'dotMac' equivalent, and I hope there will be more features added to it.) John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Netbooks loosing Linux for Windows 7
Has anybody seen this today? It seems MS is at it again. http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2009/05/12/netbooks-goodbye-linux-hello-windows-7/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu one
I am patiently waiting for my invite. I know that popele in the know already have access to it :-) On 5/13/09, James Milligan (Lake54) lak...@lake54.com wrote: I hadn't heard of it - looks good though. Anyone got an invite and tried this out yet? https://ubuntuone.com/ (Something I've been wanting for a while, a 'dotMac' equivalent, and I hope there will be more features added to it.) John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Sent from my mobile device -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu one
I am waiting too. It looks quite interesting. I think its a really good idea. John. Colin wrote: I am patiently waiting for my invite. I know that popele in the know already have access to it :-) On 5/13/09, James Milligan (Lake54) lak...@lake54.com wrote: I hadn't heard of it - looks good though. Anyone got an invite and tried this out yet? https://ubuntuone.com/ (Something I've been wanting for a while, a 'dotMac' equivalent, and I hope there will be more features added to it.) John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu one
It looks a lot like Dropbox (http://www.getdropbox.com/) but specifically for Ubuntu machines. On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 1:53 PM, John jake...@sky.com wrote: I am waiting too. It looks quite interesting. I think its a really good idea. John. Colin wrote: I am patiently waiting for my invite. I know that popele in the know already have access to it :-) On 5/13/09, James Milligan (Lake54) lak...@lake54.com wrote: I hadn't heard of it - looks good though. Anyone got an invite and tried this out yet? https://ubuntuone.com/ (Something I've been wanting for a while, a 'dotMac' equivalent, and I hope there will be more features added to it.) John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu one
James Rose wrote: It looks a lot like Dropbox (http://www.getdropbox.com/) but specifically for Ubuntu machines. It would also appear that the paid for version will cost more for less space than dropbox. It will be interesting if the additional ubuntu specific features will make up for this. Dan -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Netbooks loosing Linux for Windows 7
John wrote: Has anybody seen this today? It seems MS is at it again. Because of the multi-value nature of the English language, your statement does have more than one interpretation. Since the web site referenced in the URL contains a graphic that reads C:\Blog.exe I'll take anything posted on it with a Imperial gallon of FUD. YMMV http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2009/05/12/netbooks-goodbye-linux-hello-windows-7/ -- Life is too short. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Netbooks loosing Linux for Windows 7
On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 1:49 PM, John jake...@sky.com wrote: Has anybody seen this today? It seems MS is at it again. http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2009/05/12/netbooks-goodbye-linux-hello-windows-7/ John, there is some broken telephone situation here. The original statement is about the belief of an analyst that Windows 7 (when it appears!) will take over Linux on the netbooks. Netbooks loosing (sic) Linux for Windows 7 is not a precise summary of the original article. Regarding the same analyst, please read the following interview, and user comments: http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:%20/2009/04/21/lenovo-analyst-linux-on-netbooks-is-doomed/ Simos -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Netbooks loosing Linux for Windows 7
Simos Xenitellis wrote: On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 1:49 PM, John jake...@sky.com wrote: Has anybody seen this today? It seems MS is at it again. http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2009/05/12/netbooks-goodbye-linux-hello-windows-7/ John, there is some broken telephone situation here. The original statement is about the belief of an analyst that Windows 7 (when it appears!) will take over Linux on the netbooks. Netbooks loosing (sic) Linux for Windows 7 is not a precise summary of the original article. Regarding the same analyst, please read the following interview, and user comments: http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:%20/2009/04/21/lenovo-analyst-linux-on-netbooks-is-doomed/ Simos Oh right, now that makes more sense, it is quite funny how different that is to the article I found. That is quite annoying really. I have to admit though, up till 9.04, I was having a few problems getting my netbook and laptop to work the way I wanted it to, but with Ubuntu 9.04 the difference is amazing, its even working really well on my crappy laptop, which is what I'm using now. It is getting better with each edition. I'm trying to get some of my friends to use it, especially one who has major problems with a Vista laptop. The more I use it, the more I try to tell people about it. John. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Netbooks loosing Linux for Windows 7
On 13/05/09 15:23, John wrote: Simos Xenitellis wrote: On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 1:49 PM, Johnjake...@sky.com wrote: Has anybody seen this today? It seems MS is at it again. http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2009/05/12/netbooks-goodbye-linux-hello-windows-7/ John, there is some broken telephone situation here. The original statement is about the belief of an analyst that Windows 7 (when it appears!) will take over Linux on the netbooks. Netbooks loosing (sic) Linux for Windows 7 is not a precise summary of the original article. Regarding the same analyst, please read the following interview, and user comments: http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:%20/2009/04/21/lenovo-analyst-linux-on-netbooks-is-doomed/ Simos Oh right, now that makes more sense, it is quite funny how different that is to the article I found. That is quite annoying really. I have to admit though, up till 9.04, I was having a few problems getting my netbook and laptop to work the way I wanted it to, but with Ubuntu 9.04 the difference is amazing, its even working really well on my crappy laptop, which is what I'm using now. It is getting better with each edition. I'm trying to get some of my friends to use it, especially one who has major problems with a Vista laptop. The more I use it, the more I try to tell people about it. John. This is a bit of an old story that has been doing the rounds for aa few months now. Probably being funded by MS indirectly. When Mr. Average finds out that his version of Windows 7 on his shiny new Netbook will only run *three* applications simultaneously I think he will be rather miffed. MS can't afford to *not* be in the netbook market but they can't really afford *to* be in it either. Not at $10/machine at any rate. Hence the lobotomised version. You will of course be able to purchase an upgrade at vast expense... Al -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Netbooks loosing Linux for Windows 7
On Wed, 2009-05-13 at 15:51 +0100, Alan Lord (News) wrote: On 13/05/09 15:23, John wrote: Simos Xenitellis wrote: On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 1:49 PM, Johnjake...@sky.com wrote: Has anybody seen this today? It seems MS is at it again. http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2009/05/12/netbooks-goodbye-linux-hello-windows-7/ John, there is some broken telephone situation here. The original statement is about the belief of an analyst that Windows 7 (when it appears!) will take over Linux on the netbooks. Netbooks loosing (sic) Linux for Windows 7 is not a precise summary of the original article. Regarding the same analyst, please read the following interview, and user comments: http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:%20/2009/04/21/lenovo-analyst-linux-on-netbooks-is-doomed/ Simos Oh right, now that makes more sense, it is quite funny how different that is to the article I found. That is quite annoying really. I have to admit though, up till 9.04, I was having a few problems getting my netbook and laptop to work the way I wanted it to, but with Ubuntu 9.04 the difference is amazing, its even working really well on my crappy laptop, which is what I'm using now. It is getting better with each edition. I'm trying to get some of my friends to use it, especially one who has major problems with a Vista laptop. The more I use it, the more I try to tell people about it. John. This is a bit of an old story that has been doing the rounds for aa few months now. Probably being funded by MS indirectly. When Mr. Average finds out that his version of Windows 7 on his shiny new Netbook will only run *three* applications simultaneously I think he will be rather miffed. MS can't afford to *not* be in the netbook market but they can't really afford *to* be in it either. Not at $10/machine at any rate. Hence the lobotomised version. You will of course be able to purchase an upgrade at vast expense... Al Especially when one of those running apps will be messenger that starts pretty much automatically unless you specifically tell it not to. Oh and that the machine isn't powerful enough to run games, oh and that -- Seek That Thy Might Know http://www.davmor2.co.uk signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu one
John Levin wrote: Anyone got an invite and tried this out yet? https://ubuntuone.com/ (Something I've been wanting for a while, a 'dotMac' equivalent, and I hope there will be more features added to it.) John Hi John, Yes, tried it - and in the upcoming Ubuntu UK Podcast [0] (hopefully out tonight), we have a segment regarding it (with an interview). There may also be a competition to claim from a bunch of invites. Watch that space! [0] http://podcast.ubuntu-uk.org Kind Regards, Dave Walker -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu one
On Wed, 2009-05-13 at 18:50 +0100, Dave Walker wrote: John Levin wrote: Anyone got an invite and tried this out yet? https://ubuntuone.com/ (Something I've been wanting for a while, a 'dotMac' equivalent, and I hope there will be more features added to it.) John Hi John, Yes, tried it - and in the upcoming Ubuntu UK Podcast [0] (hopefully out tonight), we have a segment regarding it (with an interview). There may also be a competition to claim from a bunch of invites. Watch that space! Apparently those already on can pass invites on to others that will jump the queue, so if you know someone that is already using it you can ask them. (To invite someone this way then offer to share something with them) You should still listen to the podcast though. I suspect that there will a few juicy details in there. Thanks, James -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu one
John Levin wrote: Anyone got an invite and tried this out yet? https://ubuntuone.com/ (Something I've been wanting for a while, a 'dotMac' equivalent, and I hope there will be more features added to it.) I have, my laptop tends to stay at home where it's in wifi distance of my home server, so it hasn't saw much use. Interesting that Canonical are creating more proprietary software, after announcing an intent to open source more of launchpad last year. Dean -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Podcast - Episode 4 out
Hi Chaps, Get it whilst it's warm! http://podcast.ubuntu-uk.org That is all. Kind Regards, Dave Walker -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
