[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1958224] Re: brltty claiming cp210x devices on 22.04

2022-12-16 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Installation of UBUNTU 22.04.1 on August 15, 2022 STILL HAS THIS BUG. The installation was an upgrade from UBUNTU 20.04 which failed due to other issues with PYTHON. Subsequent clean installs of UBUNTU 22.04.1 constantly caused re- occurances of this bug. It was necessary to UNINSTALL brltty to

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1990357] Re: ch340 USB/serial - brltty interference

2022-12-16 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Under UBUNTU 22.04.1 brltty PREVENTED me from using a USB->serial converter to access a remote piece of equipment. Once uninstalled, I had full access to the remote device. Under LINUX MINT 21, you cannot uninstall brltty, and it did --NOT-- create a problem with the remote device, other than a na

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1839544] Re: power setting "display off" maximum is 15 minutes, used to have several hour increment values

2019-08-28 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
This should be a very simple thing to fix. And if I knew "C" I would fix it myself. but I don't, my knowledge base is in many other computer programming languages that date all the way back to the 1960's. While I still program computers, now-a-days they are primarily a tool to be used in solving

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1839544] [NEW] power setting "display off" maximum is 15 minutes, used to have several hour increment values

2019-08-08 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Public bug reported: Just upgraded to Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS from Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. In the POWER settings for blanking the display, there used to be several options that allowed selecting a time interval of 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, etc. Under Ubuntu 18.04.2 there are only 9 selectable time values:

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1320428] Re: Firefox 29 fails (system hang) under Linux 3.11.0-24-generic, works under 3.11.0-20-generic

2017-01-23 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
** Changed in: firefox (Ubuntu) Status: New => Fix Released -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to firefox in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1320428 Title: Firefox 29 fails (system hang) under Linux 3.11.0-24-g

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1639201] Re: Can not resize GEDIT windows by moving window edge

2016-11-04 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
I have confirmed that changing the theme fixed the problem in both "gedit" and in "files". I will use Greybird for the time being. Again, thank you. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to light-themes in Ubuntu. https://bugs.lau

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1639201] Re: Can not resize GEDIT windows by moving window edge

2016-11-04 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Thank YOU, Jeremy for the assistance. Had you not said "different theme" I would not have remembered to look in that direction to see exactly what was being used. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to light-themes in Ubuntu. htt

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1268257] Re: nvidia-331-updates 331.38-0ubuntu3: nvidia-331-updates kernel module failed to build, with only error: "objdump: '... .tmp_nv.o': No such file"

2015-05-22 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
While I am only 1 of 2593 people affected by this bug, (and other problems such as screen/system hangs caused by the driver) I have decided to replace my NVIDIA Display card with an older model NVIDA graphics adapter, and have regressed the nvidia-graphics-driver to the 304 version. In the past t

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1268257] Re: nvidia-331-updates 331.38-0ubuntu3: nvidia-331-updates kernel module failed to build, with only error: "objdump: '... .tmp_nv.o': No such file"

2015-05-06 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Since the fix is known, why not apply it to nvidia-331 and be done with this foolishness? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to nvidia-graphics-drivers-331 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1268257 Title: nvidia-331-

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1268257] Re: nvidia-331-updates 331.38-0ubuntu3: nvidia-331-updates kernel module failed to build, with only error: "objdump: '... .tmp_nv.o': No such file"

2015-05-01 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Not sure about the previous message: >> Daniel van Vugt (vanvugt) 8 hours ago >> Changed in nvidia-graphics-drivers-331 (Ubuntu): >> status: Fix Released → Triaged >> Changed in nvidia-graphics-drivers-331-updates (Ubuntu): >> status: Fix Released → Triaged as the update just ap

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1268257] Re: nvidia-331-updates 331.38-0ubuntu3: nvidia-331-updates kernel module failed to build, with only error: "objdump: '... .tmp_nv.o': No such file"

2015-04-11 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
I wonder if I'll live long enough to see this bug actually fixed. Since version 340 has it fixed, why can't the fixed be retrofitted to version 331? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to nvidia-graphics-drivers-331 in Ubuntu. ht

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1387683] Re: nvidia-331-updates-uvm 331.38-0ubuntu7.1: nvidia-331-updates-uvm kernel module failed to build (still #10)

2014-10-30 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
"UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)" yes, the installation of 14.04 was a clean new install, and all auto-updates have been applied since then. Does anybody have any suggestions? If this continues I will have to find a better linux distribution. -- You received this

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1387683] [NEW] nvidia-331-updates-uvm 331.38-0ubuntu7.1: nvidia-331-updates-uvm kernel module failed to build (still #10)

2014-10-30 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Public bug reported: I have followed all of the suggestions on removing, re-installing etc. I never have any problems re-installing. but the very next auto-update allways fails with this same error. This is around the 10th time I have had to report this problem, and everytime that it is flagged

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1380060] Re: nvidia-331 331.38-0ubuntu7.1: nvidia-331 kernel module failed to build

2014-10-11 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Why not re-release the 331 driver with the bug fixed? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to nvidia-graphics-drivers-331 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1380060 Title: nvidia-331 331.38-0ubuntu7.1: nvidia-331 kernel

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1380060] [NEW] nvidia-331 331.38-0ubuntu7.1: nvidia-331 kernel module failed to build

2014-10-11 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Public bug reported: failed again, again. ProblemType: Package DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04 Package: nvidia-331 331.38-0ubuntu7.1 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-37.64-generic 3.13.11.7 Uname: Linux 3.13.0-37-generic x86_64 NonfreeKernelModules: nvidia ApportVersion: 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.5 Architec

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1318252] Re: nvidia-331-updates 331.38-0ubuntu7: nvidia-331-updates kernel module failed to build ["nvidia.ko failed to build!" but no reason why]

2014-09-30 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Same as usuall - only get message "failed to build module", no other readson given. this has been occuring for MONTHS now. individual install of nvidia 331 always works, and always fails during packaged updated -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packa

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1268257] Re: nvidia-331-updates 331.38-0ubuntu3: nvidia-331-updates kernel module failed to build, with no obvious error [objdump: '... .tmp_nv.o': No such file]

2014-08-29 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Can't tell if the debug information captured bny my system has been uploaded and/or attached to this report. If you need it, you will have to tell me where to find it on my system, and I'll be glad to manually attach it. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop P

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1268257] Re: nvidia-331-updates 331.38-0ubuntu3: nvidia-331-updates kernel module failed to build, with no obvious error [objdump: '... .tmp_nv.o': No such file]

2014-08-29 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
This is the fifth (or more) update of the kernel, where i have to manuaaly delete and reinstall the Nvidia 331.38 driver. My card is a geforce 8600... and this problem has been occuring for a long, long time. Most of my past reports have been tag as duplicates of other reported bug, the last thr

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1358457] [NEW] nvidia-331 331.38-0ubuntu7.1: nvidia-331 kernel module failed to build

2014-08-18 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Public bug reported: Please verify that attached data is the same as a previous bug, BEFORE tagging it as a duplicate. Thank You. ProblemType: Package DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04 Package: nvidia-331 331.38-0ubuntu7.1 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-34.60-generic 3.13.11.4 Uname: Linux 3.13.0

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1356485] [NEW] nvidia-331 331.38-0ubuntu7.1: nvidia-331 kernel module failed to build

2014-08-13 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Public bug reported: DO NOT TAG AS A DUPLICATE UNTIL AFTER THE ATTACHED DEBUG INFORMATION HAS BEEN EVALUATED.Thank You. ProblemType: Package DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04 Package: nvidia-331 331.38-0ubuntu7.1 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-32.57-generic 3.13.11.4 Uname: Linux 3.13.0-32-gen

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1347933] [NEW] nvidia-331 331.38-0ubuntu7: nvidia-331 kernel module failed to build

2014-07-23 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Public bug reported: Each individual update reports tis problem, even after nvidia has been installed by itself after the "pakaged updates" ProblemType: Package DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04 Package: nvidia-331 331.38-0ubuntu7 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-30.55-generic 3.13.11.2 Uname: Linux

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1335357] [NEW] nvidia-331 331.38-0ubuntu7: nvidia-331 kernel module failed to build

2014-06-27 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Public bug reported: Failed to install when processing list of upgrades ProblemType: Package DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04 Package: nvidia-331 331.38-0ubuntu7 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-30.54-generic 3.13.11.2 Uname: Linux 3.13.0-30-generic x86_64 NonfreeKernelModules: nvidia ApportVersion

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1325426] Re: nvidia-331 331.38-0ubuntu7: nvidia-331 kernel module failed to build

2014-06-10 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Do not know what really triggered this problem - was applying latest series of updates including Kernel 3.13.0-29-generic -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to nvidia-graphics-drivers-331 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bu

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1320428] Re: Firefox 29 fails (system hang) under Linux 3.11.0-24-generic, works under 3.11.0-20-generic

2014-05-30 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
uname -r;lsb_release -a 3.13.0-27-generic No LSB modules are available. Distributor ID: Ubuntu Description:Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Release:14.04 Codename: trusty The problem has gone away with the installation of Linux kernal 3.13.0-27-generic. This record can be closed. -- You recei

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1320428] Re: Firefox 29 fails (system hang) under Linux 3.11.0-24-generic, works under 3.11.0-20-generic

2014-05-16 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Since the attached apport system info was from the Linux 3.11.0-20-generic boot (trusty amd64 apport-bug) how do I provide information on the 3.11.0-24-generic boot? The momment I try to start firefox, the system will hang! Thanks... -- You received this bug notification because you are

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1320428] [NEW] Firefox 29 fails (system hang) under Linux 3.11.0-24-generic, works under 3.11.0-20-generic

2014-05-16 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Public bug reported: Note: attached system information captured under Linux 3.11.0-20-generic. The actual hang occurs under Linux 3.11.0-24-generic. I am assuming the actual bug has to do with this particular combination of Kernal and Firefox. tagged it as kernal, as the same version of firefox

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1290342] [NEW] Frequent System Hangs

2014-03-10 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Public bug reported: bill@WB4ALM-07:~$ lsb_release -rd Description:Ubuntu 13.10 Release:13.10 bill@WB4ALM-07:~$apt-cache policy pkgname N: Unable to locate package pkgname I get frequent system hangs... ...sometime xorg restarts itself, many times it does not. Usually I have no keyb

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1184451] Re: Ubuntu 13.10 random screen freeze while Normal OS activites

2013-12-21 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Like many others, I have been getting random screen freezes since July 2013. They are more frequent under 13.10, but I was also getting them under 13.04 I have a quad processor, and it seems that if one cpu approaches 100%, I am much more likely to see a screen freeze. Some of the freezes clear

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1034156] Re: System Log will not launch

2013-05-23 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Yes, syslog will start in 13.04, but the time and date stamps are still invisable unless you actually select (highlight) one or more lines. This means that it still is not as usuable as it should be. /s/ Bill Turner, wb4alm -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 885989] Re: white screen on second monitor when using two xsessions

2013-01-09 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
I agree with Paul, I do not understand why this still has not been fixed. Multiple screen support worked in Ubuntu 10.04 and 10.10, and does not now work in Ubuntu 11.xx or Ubuntu 12.xx (I am currently on Ubuntu 12.10, would have prefered to stay on 12.04 LTS, but other issues with 12.04.1

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1093946] Re: Evince fails to open PDF files. worked prior to Ubuntu 12.10 upgrade [-WARNING **: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libpoppler-glib.so.8: undefined symbol: cairo_mesh_pat

2013-01-01 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
in Linux, I would appreciate the assistance.) If that is against the rules, then I understand and greatly appreciate the assistance that you have provided!!! /s/ Bill Turner, wb4alm -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is sub

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1093946] Re: Evince fails to open PDF files. worked prior to Ubuntu 12.10 upgrade [-WARNING **: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libpoppler-glib.so.8: undefined symbol: cairo_mesh_pat

2012-12-31 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Dave, additional info My initial ubuntu distro was Ubuntu 8:04 LTS, which was upgraded to Ubuntu 10.04 LTS, which was upgraded to ubuntu 12.04, and then to 12.10 - - - - To get Gnome 3, I installed "Ubuntu Gnome remix" as outlined here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/ReleaseNotes/12.10

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1093946] Re: Evince fails to open PDF files. worked prior to Ubuntu 12.10 upgrade [-WARNING **: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libpoppler-glib.so.8: undefined symbol: cairo_mesh_pat

2012-12-31 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
By the way, Dave, I am very appreciative of your assistance. I guess I owe you a cup of coffie, or a stein of something stronger -- which ever you prefer!!! /s/ Bill Turner, wb4alm -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to evince

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1093946] Re: Evince fails to open PDF files. worked prior to Ubuntu 12.10 upgrade [-WARNING **: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libpoppler-glib.so.8: undefined symbol: cairo_mesh_pat

2012-12-31 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
bill@WB4ALM-07:~$ sudo apt-get dist-upgrade [sudo] password for bill: xxx Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state information... Done Calculating upgrade... Done 0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded. - - - - - sudo apt-get re

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1093946] Re: Evince fails to open PDF files. worked prior to Ubuntu 12.10 upgrade [-WARNING **: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libpoppler-glib.so.8: undefined symbol: cairo_mesh_pat

2012-12-31 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
bill@WB4ALM-07:~$ dpkg -l \*libpoppler\* Desired=Unknown/Install/Remove/Purge/Hold | Status=Not/Inst/Conf-files/Unpacked/halF-conf/Half-inst/trig-aWait/Trig-pend |/ Err?=(none)/Reinst-required (Status,Err: uppercase=bad) ||/ NameVersionArchitecture Descrip

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1093946] Re: Evince fails to open PDF files. worked prior to Ubuntu 12.10 upgrade

2012-12-31 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Good thought, never thought about trying to run evince in a terminal session... The answer is that it still fails and I get the following message: (evince:16765): EvinceDocument-WARNING **: /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libpoppler-glib.so.8: undefined symbol: cairo_mesh_pattern_begin_patch Segmenta

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1093946] [NEW] Evince fails to open PDF files. worked prior to Ubuntu 12.10 upgrade

2012-12-26 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
Public bug reported: Any time I try to view a PDF file, an icon is created in the task bar that says "opening file " but the file does not open. No errors are shown and I have not located any messages in any of the logs. This problem affects ALL pdf files, but the files are displayable using "

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1034156] Re: System Log will not launch

2012-12-05 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
sion. - it jkust will not run when launched from the main menu.) /s/ Bill Turner, wb4alm -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to policykit-1 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1034156 Title: System Log will not launch

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 1034156] Re: System Log will not launch

2012-11-16 Thread Bill Turner, wb4alm
I do not understand assignment to "wishlist"... I have always been able to launch from menu, now I can't... ...therefore this is not a "wishlist", but is a bug introduced with 12.04.1 and continued in 12.10 furthermore, the message in .xsession-errors: "Refusing to render service to dead paren