[Bug 122208] Re: Mouse sensitivity & acceleration settings reversed

2009-05-05 Thread Endolith
This interface also doesn't allow you to set smooth acceleration. It only lets you change the garbage "acceleration" where it switches between two fixed speeds. There should be a way to set continuous acceleration (in xset you set threshold as 0) http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=748412

[Bug 122208] Re: Mouse sensitivity & acceleration settings reversed

2009-05-05 Thread Endolith
It's invalid in the sense that the labels are not swapped, but it's still valid in the sense that the labels are wrong. can this be re- opened? -- Mouse sensitivity & acceleration settings reversed https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/122208 You received this bug notification because you are a member

[Bug 327483] Re: Totem crashes with Compiz turned on

2009-04-28 Thread Endolith
This is caused by running out of video memory. There is probably a bug like this already filed, but I can't find one. -- Totem crashes with Compiz turned on https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/327483 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug a

[Bug 366235] Re: system monitor uses incorrect network speed (throughput) units

2009-04-27 Thread Endolith
Network speed should be in 1000s of bits per second, as it is used everywhere else. kbit/s = 1,000 bit/s Mbit/s = 1,000,000 bit/s ... -- system monitor uses incorrect network speed (throughput) units https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/366235 You received this bug notification because you are a memb

[Bug 292504] Re: Use embedded icons for executable files

2009-03-30 Thread Endolith
Right. So it would be better to change the actual icons instead of using a thumbnailer script. Here's some discussion about the same idea applied to ELF binaries: http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/5744/ https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/elficon http://www.compholio.com/elficon/ https

[Bug 292504] Re: Use embedded icons for executable files

2009-03-30 Thread Endolith
That's great, but I'm not sure the thumbnailer approach is the right approach, as shown in the images. I'm not sure what the right approach would be, though. Is there any precedent for executable files with different icons? .exe files in Ubuntu are kind of like files in an interpreted language,

[Bug 249373] Re: gnome-session storing broken in intrepid

2009-03-15 Thread Endolith
It's not a matter of adding such and such a feature. It's a matter of breaking something that already worked fine. They didn't need to include the latest broken version of Gnome in Ubuntu, and they didn't need to release Ubuntu on a specific date with known bugs and regressions, but they did anyw

[Bug 249373] Re: gnome-session storing broken in intrepid

2009-03-13 Thread Endolith
[Cue someone ranting about how bug report comments aren't the place for rants.] But really, where do we complain about this? How do we get 'the people in charge' to actually listen and rethink their priorities for releases? It seems that each Ubuntu release is a downgrade from the last. -- gnom

[Bug 185165] Re: Ubuntu does not open MS Windows internet shortcuts with 'url' extension

2009-03-11 Thread Endolith
I'm not sure why that note is directed at me. I am using the launchpad.net web interface, and I am not "CC:"ing anyone. You can easily unsubscribe from bugs you aren't interested in: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-mime- data/+bug/185165/+subscribe -- Ubuntu does not open MS Win

[Bug 197657] Re: sunset in clock applet does not respect 12hr/24hr setting

2009-02-28 Thread Endolith
Still a problem in Intrepid -- sunset in clock applet does not respect 12hr/24hr setting https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/197657 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug assignee. -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com

[Bug 105810] Re: last.fm → no "recommend ed radio"

2009-02-20 Thread Endolith
Is there a working workaround? -- last.fm → no "recommended radio" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/105810 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug assignee. -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.

[Bug 327483] Re: Totem crashes with Compiz turned on

2009-02-11 Thread Endolith
I installed totem-dbg package, but I'm not sure how to use it. -- Totem crashes with Compiz turned on https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/327483 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug assignee. -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lis

[Bug 327483] Re: Totem crashes with Compiz turned on

2009-02-11 Thread Endolith
I just realized it works in small size, but crashes if I resize the window larger. If I close or shrink other windows, I can resize it bigger before it crashes. So it's probably related to a lack of video card memory. https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/60491 -- Totem crashes with C

[Bug 327483] Re: Totem crashes with Compiz turned on

2009-02-10 Thread Endolith
(There should be a way to enter my hardware/version information in one place so I don't have to enter it into every bug separately.) Dell Inspiron 8600 Ubuntu Intrepid with proposed and backports enabled nVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 64M 15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050 widescreen) -- Totem crashes with Compi

[Bug 327483] Re: Totem crashes with Compiz turned on

2009-02-09 Thread Endolith
** Changed in: totem (Ubuntu) Sourcepackagename: None => totem -- Totem crashes with Compiz turned on https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/327483 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to totem in ubuntu. -- desktop-bugs mailing list d

[Bug 277092] Re: Brasero 0.8.2 show itselfs five times in "Open with..." on Interpid Alpha 6

2009-01-24 Thread Endolith
** Changed in: brasero (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete => Confirmed -- Brasero 0.8.2 show itselfs five times in "Open with..." on Interpid Alpha 6 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/277092 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug assignee.

[Bug 277092] Re: Brasero 0.8.2 show itselfs five times in "Open with..." on Interpid Alpha 6

2009-01-23 Thread Endolith
I just installed Intrepid from scratch and I can confirm that it is listed multiple times in the Open with dialog. -- Brasero 0.8.2 show itselfs five times in "Open with..." on Interpid Alpha 6 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/277092 You received this bug notification because you are a member of U

[Bug 292504] Re: Use embedded icons for executable files

2009-01-18 Thread Endolith
It would be better to use the extracted icon as the file's actual icon, instead of as a thumbnail, in the same way that you can set a custom icon for a file using the Properties dialog. Again, I'm not sure if there's any precedent for this, though (using different icons for files of the same MIME

[Bug 292504] Re: Use embedded icons for executable files

2009-01-18 Thread Endolith
Also, using a thumbnailer as in the gnome-exe-thumbnailer script isn't even the right approach. Thumbnails are larger than normal icons, and are displayed with a frame around them, which makes it look all odd. ** Attachment added: "gnome-exe-thumbnailer script creating thumbnails based on embedd

[Bug 292504] Re: Use embedded icons for executable files

2009-01-17 Thread Endolith
** Attachment added: "Full-size icons with CrossOver emblems.png" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/21296776/Full-size%20icons%20with%20CrossOver%20emblems.png -- Use embedded icons for executable files https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/292504 You received this bug notification because you are a m

[Bug 292504] Re: Use embedded icons for executable files

2009-01-17 Thread Endolith
Well, the file association would be used for that, right? Or are .exe files not associated with Wine by default? Here's a mockup of what I'm imagining. I'm not sure there's really a precedent for this, though. If you have SVG files associated with Inkscape, you don't see SVG thumbnails with a l

[Bug 292504] Re: Use embedded icons for executable files

2009-01-13 Thread Endolith
I'm not convinced this should be built into Wine, but it should be assigned to something. ** Also affects: wine (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New -- Use embedded icons for executable files https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/292504 You received this bug notification because you ar

[Bug 292504] Re: Use embedded icons for executable files

2009-01-13 Thread Endolith
I think it makes sense to add a Wine icon (emblem?) over top of the exe's built-in icon, to indicate that it's going to be run under Wine. If the exe were going to be run through something else (CrossOver? a virtual Windows machine?) then it could have a different emblem representing that. If noth

[Bug 165065] Re: [wishlist] Ubuntu reboot into other OS

2009-01-07 Thread Endolith
This would be very convenient for dual-booters. It could be fixed by bootnext script (Bug 304215), but I don't know how to make that script integrate well with Ubuntu, and it would really be best if the feature were built right into Gnome. -- [wishlist] Ubuntu reboot into other OS https://bugs.l

[Bug 28052] Re: Improve mouse sensitivity and acceleration settings

2009-01-06 Thread Endolith
It feels like "Acceleration" in Gnome control center corresponds to the constant multiplier "acceleration" in xset, and "Sensitivity" in Gnome corresponds to "threshold" in xset. If you set acceleration high and sensitivity low, it's impossible to move one pixel at a time. If you set sensitivity

[Bug 249373] Re: gnome session does not restore the previous session

2008-12-29 Thread Endolith
> It appears that Gnome cannot be trusted to release a new version without > major regressions, and Ubuntu needs to rigorously test new versions before > committing to them. But they don't. Ubuntu is committed to releasing on a rigid schedule regardless of functionality or regressions, too. --

[Bug 124326] Re: Shrinking to applet/notification area should have its own title bar button

2008-12-26 Thread Endolith
I don't think "we are all thinking the same thing" at all. Some people here are talking about a different new fucntionality "minimize to icon", which is like standard minimization but in icon form, that would be possible for all apps, like the AllTray program. I really don't think this makes any

[Bug 124326] Re: Shrinking to applet/notification area should have its own title bar button

2008-12-24 Thread Endolith
> I want to be able to place any, I repeat any application like terminal, nautilus, evolution, to the second taskbar, thats all, So that's kind of like a different form of minimization, then? Not really the same as the applet/notification area icon functionality. I don't think that's related to

[Bug 124326] Re: Shrinking to notification area should have its own title bar button

2008-12-23 Thread Endolith
> What it really needed is second official taskbar, that contatins only icons, and put there all applications that user want to. How is that different from applets? You can create a panel and put all your applets on it next to each other if you want. > Let me tell again, exactly like you say her

[Bug 124326] Re: Shrinking to notification area should have its own title bar button

2008-12-22 Thread Endolith
Was there ever a discussion on the Gnome list about this? The difference between panel applets and notification area icons is really irrelevant to this discussion. The point is that apps have an "iconified" functionality that is fundamentally different from "closed" and "minimized" functionality,

[Bug 135548] Re: [Gutsy] Action on critical battery isn't triggered - regression

2008-12-17 Thread Endolith
> gpm warned me and 1min later hibernated as set. Well this is a problem on its own. One minute is not nearly enough. Should we file a separate bug about this? Where is the 1 minute limit determined? -- [Gutsy] Action on critical battery isn't triggered - regression https://bugs.launchpad.net/

[Bug 292504] Re: Use embedded icons for executable files

2008-12-16 Thread Endolith
Also the menu icon found in /usr/share/pixmaps/wine.svg is probably better than the one embedded in the script. -- Use embedded icons for executable files https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/292504 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug assi

[Bug 292504] Re: Use embedded icons for executable files

2008-12-16 Thread Endolith
And here's the script itself (public domain, by qaaq on Ubuntu Brainstorm). It doesn't seem to work on most icons. I changed the install instructions a little to re-use the built-in MIME type: sudo apt-get install sharutils icoutils sudo cp gnome-exe-thumbnailer /usr/local/bin sudo chmod a+

[Bug 292504] Re: Use embedded icons for executable files

2008-12-16 Thread Endolith
Here's what the gnome-exe-thumbnailer script (http://www.mediafire.com/?ky94kc2jdjb) does to the icons, as mentioned. ** Attachment added: "Windows icons.png" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/20487134/Windows%20icons.png -- Use embedded icons for executable files https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/

[Bug 130997] Re: Non-Linux hidden files like Thumbs.db should be treated the same as .filename

2008-12-16 Thread Endolith
And another thread on the kernel list: http://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-fsdevel/msg17861.html How do we mark this bug as affecting the kernel? -- Non-Linux hidden files like Thumbs.db should be treated the same as .filename https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/130997 You received this bug notifica

[Bug 130997] Re: Non-Linux hidden files like Thumbs.db should be treated the same as .filename

2008-12-16 Thread Endolith
Found a thread about it: http://thread.gmane.org/gmane.comp.gnome.nautilus/12197 Seems like this needs to be added to the kernel drivers to request the hidden attribute. -- Non-Linux hidden files like Thumbs.db should be treated the same as .filename https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/130997 You re

[Bug 130997] Re: Non-Linux hidden files like Thumbs.db should be treated the same as .filename

2008-12-16 Thread Endolith
Is there a way to read the "hidden" attribute from filesystems like FAT and NTFS that support it? -- Non-Linux hidden files like Thumbs.db should be treated the same as .filename https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/130997 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop B

[Bug 136714] Re: Nautilus should be able to parse .lnk files

2008-12-14 Thread Endolith
.lnk files would be launched by another script, anyway, right? So this bug has nothing to do with Nautilus. -- Nautilus should be able to parse .lnk files https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/136714 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug ass

[Bug 292504] Re: Use embedded icons for executable files

2008-12-14 Thread Endolith
The original icon should always be displayed, whether Wine is installed or not, and a dialog will explain that it cannot be run without Wine, offering a button to install Wine. If Wine has been installed, it would probably be beneficial to still pop up something (notification area balloon) to expl

[Bug 295267] Re: Multiple entries in 'Open With' and 'Open With Other Application'

2008-12-13 Thread Endolith
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 277092 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/277092 Well, each one is mapped to a different MIME type that you opened manually, but I don't know why it would create separate files for each. Seems like it should just create one file and update it as you open mor

[Bug 185165] Re: Ubuntu does not open MS Windows internet shortcuts with 'url' extension

2008-12-13 Thread Endolith
As for the MIME type, I think there are actually two types of files here: Files starting with [InternetShortcut] are type application/x-mswinurl , since they're used in an application (launcher) and non-standard MS type. Files that end in .url can be either the above or type text/x-uri. An examp

[Bug 185165] Re: Ubuntu does not open MS Windows internet shortcuts with 'url' extension

2008-12-13 Thread Endolith
Here's a more robust script in Python. It handles multiple files, prefers the [InternetShortcut] section over [DEFAULT] no matter where they appear, and uses xdg-open to get the user's default browser. ** Attachment added: "mswinurl_launcher.py" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/20406796/mswinurl_

[Bug 295267] Re: Multiple entries in 'Open With' and 'Open With Other Application'

2008-12-13 Thread Endolith
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 277092 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/277092 Yeah, I have the same problem. I have lots of .desktop entries in there for file formats I used "Open With..." on. I'm not sure if this has been fixed and the files are still hanging around or if it's a cont

[Bug 295267] Re: Multiple entries in 'Open With' and 'Open With Other Application'

2008-12-13 Thread Endolith
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 277092 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/277092 Do you see a bunch of extra .desktop files in ~/.local/share/applications ? -- Multiple entries in 'Open With' and 'Open With Other Application' https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/295267 You received this bug n

[Bug 290846] Re: Okular appears many times in 'open with' dialog

2008-12-13 Thread Endolith
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 277092 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/277092 ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 277092 Brasero 0.8.2 show itselfs five times in "Open with..." on Interpid Alpha 6 -- Okular appears many times in 'open with' dialog https://bugs.launchpad.

[Bug 295267] Re: Multiple entries in 'Open With' and 'Open With Other Application'

2008-12-13 Thread Endolith
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 277092 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/277092 already reported as what? ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 277092 Brasero 0.8.2 show itselfs five times in "Open with..." on Interpid Alpha 6 -- Multiple entries in 'Open With' and 'Open Wi

[Bug 185165] Re: Ubuntu does not open MS Windows internet shortcuts with 'url' extension

2008-12-12 Thread Endolith
** Also affects: mime-support (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New -- Ubuntu does not open MS Windows internet shortcuts with 'url' extension https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/185165 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscri

[Bug 248877] Re: Add association for Windows URL files

2008-12-12 Thread Endolith
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 185165 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/185165 ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 185165 Ubuntu does not open MS Windows internet shortcuts with 'url' extension -- Add association for Windows URL files https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/24887

[Bug 185165] Re: Ubuntu does not open MS Windows internet shortcuts with 'url' extension

2008-12-12 Thread Endolith
I modified the script to use xdg-open to open the default browser instead of always using firefox. Confirmed that it works in Gnome with a .url file. ** Attachment added: "fx-url.pl" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/20389675/fx-url.pl -- Ubuntu does not open MS Windows internet shortcuts with '

[Bug 185165] Re: Ubuntu does not open MS Windows internet shortcuts with 'url' extension

2008-12-12 Thread Endolith
Oh, and the something.desktop needs to be created in /usr/share/applications to launch the script -- Ubuntu does not open MS Windows internet shortcuts with 'url' extension https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/185165 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, w

[Bug 185165] Re: Ubuntu does not open MS Windows internet shortcuts with 'url' extension

2008-12-12 Thread Endolith
Then we need a script in /usr/bin (?) to parse the files and launch the browser. A Perl script has already been provided on Ubuntu Forums (attached), and a dash script could probably be written if Perl is not included by default. This script should be changed to launch the default browser instead

[Bug 185165] Re: Ubuntu does not open MS Windows internet shortcuts with 'url' extension

2008-12-12 Thread Endolith
There is already a MIME type for these files "Internet shortcut (application/x-mswinurl)" registered in /usr/share/mime/application/x-mswinurl.xml and /usr/share/packages/freedesktop.org.xml The latter contains the magic word search: The files are actually

[Bug 185165] Re: Ubuntu does not open MS Windows internet shortcuts with 'url' extension

2008-12-12 Thread Endolith
I don't know of any package, but as I understand it this is very simple to fix for someone familiar with the MIME stuff; just a matter of creating or modifying 2 or 3 text files in the system. -- Ubuntu does not open MS Windows internet shortcuts with 'url' extension https://bugs.launchpad.net/bu

[Bug 185165] Re: Ubuntu does not open MS Windows internet shortcuts with 'url' extension

2008-12-12 Thread Endolith
This is a very simple thing to fix. Why hasn't it been fixed yet? It just needs: 1. A launcher script for parsing .URL files 2. A MIME type for .URL files 3. A binding between the MIME type and the launcher script All of these have already been done, they just need to be included in Ubuntu. --

[Bug 185165] Re: Ubuntu does not open MS Windows internet shortcuts with 'url' extension

2008-12-12 Thread Endolith
http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/7149/ -- Ubuntu does not open MS Windows internet shortcuts with 'url' extension https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/185165 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to shared-mime-info in ubuntu. -- des

[Bug 307486] Re: Nautilus should launch the browser from .URL files

2008-12-12 Thread Endolith
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 185165 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/185165 Thanks for finding the dupe. And yes, Launchpad is for feature requests, too. -- Nautilus should launch the browser from .URL files https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/307486 You received this bug notification

[Bug 307486] Re: Nautilus should launch the browser from .URL files

2008-12-12 Thread Endolith
Here's a Perl script for launching the files and instructions for creating a MIME type: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=3276774#post3276774 I guess this isn't really a Nautilus problem, since Nautilus is just going to call a script based on the MIME type. Not sure what it should be file

[Bug 136714] Re: Nautilus should be able to parse .lnk files

2008-12-12 Thread Endolith
Added Bug 307486 for .URL files, which are somewhat related. -- Nautilus should be able to parse .lnk files https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/136714 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug assignee. -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bu

[Bug 307486] [NEW] Nautilus should launch the browser from .URL files

2008-12-12 Thread Endolith
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: nautilus .URL files are used in Windows to launch the browser to go to a URL. Internet Explorer saves Favorites as .url files, for instance, and Firefox creates .URL files when dragging a web page to the Desktop. (In KDE and Gnome, this functionality is

[Bug 89209] Re: nautilus modifies .desktop files when viewing properties

2008-12-12 Thread Endolith
Is this really a bug? It's correcting the format of the file while reading it. -- nautilus modifies .desktop files when viewing properties https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/89209 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug assignee. -- deskt

[Bug 151365] Re: Autosave doesn't work for Unsaved Documents

2008-12-11 Thread Endolith
"Should perhaps create something like "unsaved1~" in the .gnome2/gedit directory," I'd prefer something with a datestamp in the Home directory. In fact, I think maybe all backup files should have a datestamp before the tilde, and it can save multiple backup files. For unsaved files, maybe there

[Bug 12153] Re: Cannot use Windows key in keyboard shortcuts

2008-12-01 Thread Endolith
> In intrepid we need to go: > > System -> Preferences -> Keyboard -> Setup It's System -> Preferences -> Keyboard -> Layouts tab -> Other Options... button > "Meta is mapped to the win keys" to make the windows key work as a modifier! That's not really a solution; just a workaround. the Windo

[Bug 135548] Re: [Gutsy] Action on critical battery isn't triggered - regression

2008-11-30 Thread Endolith
Yesterday the Gnome Power tool warned me that I had 1 minute remaining. Although a 1 minute warning is useless, it at least seems to be warning me now. 8.10 with proposed updates Dell Inspiron 8600 -- [Gutsy] Action on critical battery isn't triggered - regression https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs

[Bug 285323] Re: Losing keyboard and mouse control when changing screen brightness with fn + arrow under intrepid

2008-11-25 Thread Endolith
Still broken with Dell Inspiron 8600 Linux 2.6.27-10 xkb-data 1.3-2ubuntu4.2 -- Losing keyboard and mouse control when changing screen brightness with fn + arrow under intrepid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bu

[Bug 12153] Re: Cannot use Windows key in keyboard shortcuts

2008-11-25 Thread Endolith
This is still a problem in Intrepid. It registers "Super L", but not "Super L + something". I previously would work around this by holding down Super, then clicking "New shortcut" and then pressing the letter, but this doesn't work anymore. -- Cannot use Windows key in keyboard shortcuts https:

[Bug 273666] Re: Word wrap long file names in list view

2008-11-25 Thread Endolith
Would it be good enough to hover over the filenames and see the full name in a tooltip? -- Word wrap long file names in list view https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/273666 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug assignee. -- desktop-bugs m

[Bug 302076] [NEW] In list view, abbreviate files by cutting out the middle instead of truncating

2008-11-25 Thread Endolith
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: nautilus If you view long file names in Nautilus List View, it truncates by cutting off the end. But the vast majority of the time, if there are similar filenames, the part that differentiates them will either occur at the beginning or the end. If you cut

[Bug 130282] Re: CD/DVD Creator using incorrect file size units

2008-11-20 Thread Endolith
Maybe the best way would be to show both measurements, since this creates both CDs and DVDs. CD size is stated in MiB and DVD size is stated in GB: 4.7 GB DVD = 4.7 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000 bytes "700 MB" CD = 360,000 x 2048 = 737,280,000 bytes = 703.1 MiB -- CD/DVD Creator using incorrect file si

[Bug 78922] Re: please include time and date in unlock dialog

2008-11-17 Thread Endolith
** Changed in: gnome-screensaver Bugwatch: GNOME Bug Tracker #362809 => GNOME Bug Tracker #499165 Status: Won't Fix => Unknown -- please include time and date in unlock dialog https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/78922 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu D

[Bug 46548] Re: Include big analog clock as screensaver

2008-11-17 Thread Endolith
and https://bugs.launchpad.net/gnome-screensaver/+bug/78922 -- Include big analog clock as screensaver https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/46548 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bug

[Bug 46548] Re: Include big analog clock as screensaver

2008-11-17 Thread Endolith
I'd rather see a clock on the lock screen box, as in http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=499165 -- Include big analog clock as screensaver https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/46548 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a direct subscriber.

[Bug 285323] Re: Losing keyboard and mouse control when changing screen brightness with fn + arrow under intrepid

2008-11-14 Thread Endolith
I get this on a Dell Inspiron 8600, if it's relevant: 523-BIOS Information 540:Vendor: Dell Computer Corporation 575-Version: A10 1429- Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation 1470: Product Name: Inspiron 8600 1518- Version: Not Specified -- 1697- Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corpor

[Bug 285323] Re: Losing keyboard and mouse control when changing screen brightness with fn + arrow under intrepid

2008-11-12 Thread Endolith
Still broken on an Inspiron 8600 with 2.6.27-8-generic proposed update. -- Losing keyboard and mouse control when changing screen brightness with fn + arrow under intrepid https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, w

[Bug 197317] Re: Please support mounting iso images via the context menu

2008-11-10 Thread Endolith
I mean that it's still not included in the context menu by default. You can only access it indirectly by using "Open with..." -- Please support mounting iso images via the context menu https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/197317 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu De

[Bug 197317] Re: Please support mounting iso images via the context menu

2008-11-10 Thread Endolith
"Are you sure that gvfs Archive Mounter is not enable by default" See https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gvfs/+bug/213814/comments/3 -- Please support mounting iso images via the context menu https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/197317 You received this bug notification because you are a membe

[Bug 197317] Re: Please support mounting iso images via the context menu

2008-11-09 Thread Endolith
"sudo mount -o loop" always works fine for me. Why isn't this a default option? There are also Nautilus scripts already written http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=87369 and gvfs Archive Mounter, though this is not enabled by default. -- Please support mounting iso images via the context

[Bug 213814] Re: Mounted archives shown with unmounted drive icon

2008-11-09 Thread Endolith
Still a problem in Intrepid. Mounted ISO file has a drive icon that looks like it's unmounted. (Icon should really look like a CD, anyway.) -- Mounted archives shown with unmounted drive icon https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/213814 You received this bug notification because you are a member of U

[Bug 295989] [NEW] "Archive mounter" should have better name

2008-11-09 Thread Endolith
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: gvfs Currently you can right-click on an ISO and select "Open with..." --> "Archive Mounter". This isn't a very user-friendly name. When it is added as a default option, it should be renamed to something like "Mount as drive" (or "Mount ISO as drive"/"

[Bug 294795] Re: Per-process network usage information (Integrate nethogs functionality?)

2008-11-07 Thread Endolith
** Bug watch added: GNOME Bug Tracker #559784 http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=559784 ** Also affects: gnome-system-monitor via http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=559784 Importance: Unknown Status: Unknown -- Per-process network usage information (Integrate nethog

[Bug 158795] Re: Rhythmbox plays two songs at the same time

2008-11-06 Thread Endolith
I'm getting this in Intrepid now. -- Rhythmbox plays two songs at the same time https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/158795 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug assignee. -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://

[Bug 218319] Re: Rhythmbox occasionally plays two songs at once

2008-11-06 Thread Endolith
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 158795 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/158795 ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 158795 Rhythmbox plays two songs at the same time -- Rhythmbox occasionally plays two songs at once https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/218319 You received this

[Bug 291203] Re: Desktop should show a scrollbar if full

2008-11-06 Thread Endolith
** Bug watch added: GNOME Bug Tracker #559688 http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=559688 ** Also affects: nautilus via http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=559688 Importance: Unknown Status: Unknown -- Desktop should show a scrollbar if full https://bugs.launchpad.net/

[Bug 291203] Re: Desktop should show a scrollbar if full

2008-11-06 Thread Endolith
Another example is running in low-resolution mode when the graphics can't be determined, or when running a virtual desktop over NX on a smaller-resolution screen. -- Desktop should show a scrollbar if full https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/291203 You received this bug notification because you are a

[Bug 294795] [NEW] Per-process network usage information (Integrate nethogs functionality?)

2008-11-06 Thread Endolith
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: gnome-system-monitor System Monitor should be able to show per-process network usage (and hard drive usage, for that matter) Network usage might be able to incorporate functionality from Nethogs http://nethogs.sourceforge.net/ (Based on http://brainstor

[Bug 231538] Re: Totem-Gstreamer seek problems

2008-11-03 Thread Endolith
Still an issue in Intrepid. Not sure about any type of video. -- Totem-Gstreamer seek problems https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/231538 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to gstreamer0.10 in ubuntu. -- desktop-bugs mailing list

[Bug 285323] Re: Losing keyboard and mouse control when changing screen brightness with fn + arrow under intrepid

2008-11-03 Thread Endolith
"Mouse is still functional, no problem with pointer moving erratically" The mouse is functional and usable, but occasionally jerks around. Maybe it's happening for you too, but not as noticeable? "Here's a question for those that posted, what graphics card and graphics driver do you have?" Mine

[Bug 285323] Re: Losing keyboard and mouse control when changing screen brightness with fn + arrow under intrepid

2008-11-02 Thread Endolith
After using Fn: 1. Left-clicking on menus causes them to be highlighted, but they do not open up. (Normally they open on click, even without releasing the button.) 2. Mouse pointer behaves erratically. It responds, but jumps around at random. 3. Process hald-addon-dell-backlight starts hogging

[Bug 285323] Re: Losing keyboard and mouse control when changing screen brightness with fn + arrow under intrepid

2008-11-02 Thread Endolith
Same problem on Dell Inspiron 8600. After Intrepid upgrade, brightness defaults to maximum, turning it down with Fn+ Arrow Down key results in keyboard and right-click not working. -- Losing keyboard and mouse control when changing screen brightness with fn + arrow under intrepid https://bugs.l

[Bug 285795] Re: Intrepid - Changing laptop brightness makes gnome unresponsive

2008-11-02 Thread Endolith
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 285323 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285323 ** This bug is no longer a duplicate of bug 261721 X never sees brightness key release events ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 285323 Losing keyboard and mouse control when changing screen

[Bug 291203] [NEW] Desktop should show a scrollbar if full

2008-10-30 Thread Endolith
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: nautilus Sometimes I accidentally download/extract/copy a large number of files to my Desktop; more than it can fit. Instead of dealing with this in a sane manner, it responds by piling up all the icons on top of each other in the corner, making them imp

[Bug 261358] Re: Switching between themes in gnome-appearance-properties results in colors getting stuck

2008-09-29 Thread Endolith
** Bug watch added: GNOME Bug Tracker #554302 http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=554302 ** Also affects: gnome-control-center via http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=554302 Importance: Unknown Status: Unknown -- Switching between themes in gnome-appearance-properties

[Bug 261358] Re: Switching between themes in gnome-appearance-properties results in colors getting stuck

2008-09-29 Thread Endolith
This is not similar to Bug 240733. This bug is about colors not changing when switching between themes. For instance, if the theme is currently Human, and I change to Gray, the title bar would still be orange instead of gray. It is not theme-specific, and changing other colors in "Customize" work

[Bug 194195] Re: Make rhythmbox fade out audio on stop

2008-09-24 Thread Endolith
Edit --> Preferences --> Playback tab --> Use crossfading backend -- Make rhythmbox fade out audio on stop https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/194195 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug assignee. -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bug

[Bug 160793] Re: [7.10] nautilus-cd-burner error output non-specific / helpful in regards to exceeding space

2008-09-19 Thread Endolith
** This bug is no longer a duplicate of bug 14422 nautilus-cd-burner asks for a blank disk when one is in the drive -- [7.10] nautilus-cd-burner error output non-specific / helpful in regards to exceeding space https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/160793 You received this bug notification because

[Bug 14422] Re: nautilus-cd-burner asks for a blank disk when one is in the drive

2008-09-19 Thread Endolith
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 160793 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/160793 ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 160793 [7.10] nautilus-cd-burner error output non-specific / helpful in regards to exceeding space -- nautilus-cd-burner asks for a blank disk when one is i

[Bug 14422] Re: nautilus-cd-burner asks for a blank disk when one is in the drive

2008-09-19 Thread Endolith
Has the error message been changed? If it still says "Insert a blank disk" when it really means "You're trying to burn more than any disk can hold", then that's a legitimate bug. See Bug 160793. ** Changed in: nautilus-cd-burner (Ubuntu) Status: Invalid => Incomplete -- nautilus-cd-burn

[Bug 160793] Re: [7.10] nautilus-cd-burner error output non-specific / helpful in regards to exceeding space

2008-09-19 Thread Endolith
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 14422 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/14422 Without a response, I'm going to assume this is a duplicate of Bug 14422. ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 14422 nautilus-cd-burner asks for a blank disk when one is in the drive -- [7.10] na

[Bug 160793] Re: [7.10] nautilus-cd-burner error output non-specific / helpful in regards to exceeding space

2008-09-16 Thread Endolith
DVD−R and DVD+R have slightly different capacities (4.71 GB vs 4.70 GB, respectively), and you have to take into account the difference between standard GB (1,000,000,000 bytes), and Nautilus "GB" (1,073,741,824 bytes = 1 GiB). Nautilus CD burner should actually be reporting in GiB, though, so a D

[Bug 80780] Re: uses unusual units to report memory and disk sizes

2008-09-16 Thread Endolith
It's been discussed several times in different places, and there is a general agreement to use the standard units and stop confusing our users. You'll notice that chpe's patch on this thread is reported as "1.1 KiB", for instance. Here are at least 130 other Ubuntu users who also vote to follow t

[Bug 214781] Re: Units are inconsistant again

2008-09-14 Thread Endolith
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 80780 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/80780 Then the bug is in GVFS, not in System Monitor. ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 80780 uses unusual units to report memory and disk sizes -- Units are inconsistant again https://bugs.launchpa

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