[Bug 855100] Re: python plugins not working

2012-01-07 Thread John McCourt
My elderly mother just had a shoulder operation so can't move around alot. They have an Ubuntu machine hooked up to their TV. It would be really great if she could watch her old movies easily without having to get up. I'd really appreciate it if someone gets this fixed. -- You received this bug

[Bug 316204] Re: [Jaunty][at76-usb] Belkin F5D6050 USB wireless adaptor broken

2011-07-14 Thread John McCourt
I'm creating a new bug for this as it's still an issue in Natty. I havent tried it ye in Oneric. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/316204 Title: [Jaunty][at76-usb] Belkin F5D6050 USB

[Bug 703009] Re: grub-probe: error: cannot stat `aufs'.

2011-06-05 Thread John McCourt
I am having the same issue. If Ubuntu is supposed to be for Humans then this stuff needs to be greatly simplified. At the moment it's far too technical for most users to understand. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[Bug 790180] Re: Belkin F5D6050 [Atmel at76c503a] Fails to Appear on Natty

2011-05-31 Thread John McCourt
Just for the record, this device is a wifi adapter. Details of the fault appear in WifiSyslog.txt I've pasted the relevant section below: May 30 12:42:02 johnm-Aspire-X3200 kernel: [ 5273.821265] Atmel at76x USB Wireless LAN Driver 0.17 loading May 30 12:42:02 johnm-Aspire-X3200 kernel: [

[Bug 316204] Re: [Jaunty][at76-usb] Belkin F5D6050 USB wireless adaptor broken

2011-05-30 Thread John McCourt
This device does not appear to work in Natty. Please let me know if I can provide more information. ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Status: Expired = Incomplete -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[Bug 316204] Re: [Jaunty][at76-usb] Belkin F5D6050 USB wireless adaptor broken

2011-05-30 Thread John McCourt
:~$ lsusb Bus 004 Device 003: ID 0d5c:a002 SMC Networks, Inc. SMC2662W v2 / SMC2662W-AR / Belkin F5D6050 [Atmel at76c503a] As seen above it appears in lsusb. However it does not appear in ifconfig. Has this driver been removed from the system. If so, what is the user friendly way to re-enable

[Bug 160102] Re: Belkin usb wireless adaptor causes system freeze after upgrading to Gutsy

2011-05-30 Thread John McCourt
This device doesn't appear to work in Natty: ~$ lsusb Bus 004 Device 003: ID 0d5c:a002 SMC Networks, Inc. SMC2662W v2 / SMC2662W-AR / Belkin F5D6050 [Atmel at76c503a] It shows up in lsusb but not in ifconfig -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which

[Bug 790180] [NEW] Belkin F5D6050 [Atmel at76c503a] Fails to Appear on Natty

2011-05-30 Thread John McCourt
Public bug reported: This device previously worked on other versions of Ubuntu. It appears in lsusb: :~$ lsusb Bus 004 Device 003: ID 0d5c:a002 SMC Networks, Inc. SMC2662W v2 / SMC2662W-AR / Belkin F5D6050 [Atmel at76c503a] It does not appear in ifconfig. ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease:

[Bug 790180] Re: Belkin F5D6050 [Atmel at76c503a] Fails to Appear on Natty

2011-05-30 Thread John McCourt
-- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/790180 Title: Belkin F5D6050 [Atmel at76c503a] Fails to Appear on Natty -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com

[Bug 316204] Re: [Jaunty][at76-usb] Belkin F5D6050 USB wireless adaptor broken

2011-05-30 Thread John McCourt
In wifisyslog the following seems to be relevent, spefically the last 3 lines of what I've posted: May 30 12:42:02 johnm-Aspire-X3200 kernel: [ 5273.821265] Atmel at76x USB Wireless LAN Driver 0.17 loading May 30 12:42:02 johnm-Aspire-X3200 kernel: [ 5273.834843] cfg80211: World regulatory

[Bug 316204] Re: [Jaunty][at76-usb] Belkin F5D6050 USB wireless adaptor broken

2011-05-30 Thread John McCourt
May 30 12:42:02 johnm-Aspire-X3200 kernel: [ 5273.821265] Atmel at76x USB Wireless LAN Driver 0.17 loading May 30 12:42:02 johnm-Aspire-X3200 kernel: [ 5273.834843] cfg80211: World regulatory domain updated: This is my wifisyslog. The last three lines seem relelvant: May 30 12:42:02

[Bug 785221] [NEW] package open-vm-dkms 2011.03.28-387002-0ubuntu3 failed to install/upgrade: open-vm-tools kernel module failed to build

2011-05-19 Thread John McCourt
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: open-vm-tools Happened when starting Ocelot ProblemType: Package DistroRelease: Ubuntu 11.10 Package: open-vm-dkms 2011.03.28-387002-0ubuntu3 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.39-2.8-generic 2.6.39-rc7 Uname: Linux 2.6.39-2-generic i686 Architecture:

[Bug 785221] Re: package open-vm-dkms 2011.03.28-387002-0ubuntu3 failed to install/upgrade: open-vm-tools kernel module failed to build

2011-05-19 Thread John McCourt
-- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/785221 Title: package open-vm-dkms 2011.03.28-387002-0ubuntu3 failed to install/upgrade: open-vm-tools kernel module failed to build -- ubuntu-bugs

[Bug 732900] Re: Empathy doesn't receive instant messages from contacts (MSN)

2011-05-18 Thread John McCourt
I have the same problem with empathy. I've also been missing important messages. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/732900 Title: Empathy doesn't receive instant messages from contacts

[Bug 732900] Re: Empathy doesn't receive instant messages from contacts (MSN)

2011-05-18 Thread John McCourt
should've mentioned, I'm running natty with all the latest updates. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/732900 Title: Empathy doesn't receive instant messages from contacts (MSN) --

[Bug 732900] Re: Empathy doesn't receive instant messages from contacts (MSN)

2011-05-18 Thread John McCourt
Sorry for posting 3 times. This also happened to me in pidgin. Emesene seems ok at the moment. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/732900 Title: Empathy doesn't receive instant messages

[Bug 702348] Re: second instance of nautilus can't be docked to appmenu

2011-04-13 Thread John McCourt
This is a usability issue for our company. We work with alot of data files and have no idea how to open two or more instances of nautilus. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/702348

[Bug 280684] Re: php dbase extension not available

2011-02-01 Thread John McCourt
If bug #1 is classed as a bug then this can be classed as one too.. In fact, for me this is a cause of bug number 1 because I need to be able to do this for work. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[Bug 541620] Re: Ralink RT3090 Wireless Not Supported in Lucid

2010-08-03 Thread John McCourt
I can confirm this bug. I cannot conntect to a WPA2 router, even with the ralink 3090 package installed it just wont connect. This is a big problem because this wi-fi card is sold as part of the the EEEPC 1001HA by a major retailer in the UK (Argos)Asus EEEPC 1001 which has these installed.

[Bug 493360] Re: [Karmic] Recorded DVD-R Won't Mount

2010-06-07 Thread John McCourt
I have the same issue. It's a real pain because I want to copy a DVD that I have legal rights to. -- [Karmic] Recorded DVD-R Won't Mount https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/493360 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. --

[Bug 333675] Re: Add video chat for MSN

2010-04-30 Thread John McCourt
This is a dealbreaker for me. -- Add video chat for MSN https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/333675 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

[Bug 324842] [NEW] Desktop effects wont work on Intel Corporation 82810 (CGC) Chipset Graphics Controller

2009-02-03 Thread John McCourt
Public bug reported: When I try to enable desktop effects it says Desktop Effects could not be enabled ** Affects: ubuntu Importance: Undecided Status: New -- Desktop effects wont work on Intel Corporation 82810 (CGC) Chipset Graphics Controller

[Bug 121600] Re: [needs-packaging] fop from apache xmlgraphics

2009-01-09 Thread John McCourt
REAL LIFE CASE STUDY I'm a professional programmer who uses fop php to create complex mail merges. Sometimes the data has over one million records and or tables in the letters (statements etc). FOP is certainly a very useful tool for me because it produces the actual PDF files. Alternative

[Bug 252410] Re: compizconfig-settings-manager sidebar do not fit in 1024x600 displays

2008-10-06 Thread John McCourt
I can confirm that this is an issue on my eeepc 701, and not just a cosmetic one. When I click anything in the main window of this application I get taken to the wrong page. This seems to be because the program doesn't seem to know where I'm clicking. For example, if I click 'desktop cube' it

[Bug 182489] Re: Atheros wireless (AR5007) not working on ASUS Eee PC

2008-07-05 Thread John McCourt
I wont be installing Ubuntu until it works out of the box in a seamless manner. Ubuntu should 'just work' and if it doesn't then there are plenty of other options (like windows) that do just work. -- Atheros wireless (AR5007) not working on ASUS Eee PC https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/182489 You

[Bug 132039] Re: [gutsy] /etc/network/if-up.d/50firestarter exited with return code 2

2007-10-04 Thread John McCourt
I can confirm This. I'm having the same problem. The error message occurs at boot time and the firewall does not start for me at all. I've had to shut down my test server because there is no firewall running, leaving all the open ports are left vulnerable. This error started occuring after

[Bug 127343] Re: Problem running Ubuntu 7.04 with VIA VN896 Chrome9 IGP Graphic Card

2007-09-24 Thread John McCourt
dpkg reconfigure-xorg wont detect these chipsets and uses the Vesa driver instead of a VIA one. Manually switching to the VIA driver doesn't seem to work either. The xorg configuration utitlity is also unable to detect the resolution for the screen. Desktop Effects in Gnome dont seem to work with

[Bug 73282] Re: netPanzer sometimes crash

2007-09-22 Thread John McCourt
A new update from the games official website seem to fix this. Please confirm or deny this. -- netPanzer sometimes crash https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/73282 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing

[Bug 109190] Re: Extremely low volume on Fujitsu Siemens Amilo

2007-09-11 Thread John McCourt
I had the same problem with edgy and fiesty. The problem seems to be fixed in Gutsy but I dont recommend installing Gutsy yet. In edgy and fiesty I had to recompile the alsa driver to get it to work. Apparently a newer version of the Alsa driver is better with the HDA soundcard that these laptops

[Bug 127219] Re: Fujistu Amilo A7640 freezes randomly and led with lock sign shows up

2007-09-11 Thread John McCourt
I had the same problem, especially at boot time. To get it to stop I removed /etc/rc2.d/S05vbesave and any files with the same name in the other rcx.d folders. I also disabled the restricted drivers in System-Admininstration-restricted drivers. That worked for me and didn't seem to affect my

[Bug 136208] No sound in kopete

2007-08-30 Thread John McCourt
Public bug reported: Kopete wont play any sound notificiations on Ubuntu. Many users on http://ubuntuforums.org have also experienced this problem. ** Affects: kopete (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New -- No sound in kopete https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/136208 You

Re: [Bug 63826] Re: Regression in Dapper Edgy] Crashes at Boot

2007-06-07 Thread John McCourt
May have been an issue with the motherboard. Everything worked fine when the motherboard was changed. I can provide more information about the motherbaord when I get home from work. Thanks, John --- Brian Murray [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for taking the time to report this bug and

[Bug 86354] Fesity-create-launcher-on-gnome-panel-fails

2007-02-19 Thread John McCourt
Public bug reported: When creating a launcher on the panel I put in the following info: Type=Application Name=stv Command=/home/john/steeky/stvlinux0.2.sh I've selected the icon using the 'browse icons' dialog When I click ok on the 'create launcher' panel it gives the following error

[Bug 85987] feisty-network-connection-problem

2007-02-18 Thread John McCourt
Public bug reported: When I start my computer I am not connected to the internet. So I need to go into network settings, uncheck the 'enabled' box for my wireless connection and then recheck it. I have to do this every time I start my computer and it's quite annoying. I'm using a sitecome WL-003

[Bug 78141] Re: usb causes crashing at boot time (partial workaround inlcuded)

2007-01-08 Thread John McCourt
I have discovered that this problem occurs whether or not the USB keyboard or mouse is plugged in. I assume this means that it the problem is to do with the USB itself or the software/driver which should be controlling it. Since it works with other operating systems without a problem I can also

[Bug 78141] Re: usb causes crashing at boot time (partial workaround inlcuded)

2007-01-07 Thread John McCourt
This problem appears to be more frequent when using the Edgy live cd. I am very lucky if I can get the live cd to start at all. I think updates made to Edgy since it was made final have improved this situation a bit but the problem still occurs quite regularly. This problem also occured when I

[Bug 73282] Re: netPanzer sometimes crash

2007-01-05 Thread John McCourt
I also have this problem with both Ubuntu and Windows. I think the problem is to do with the game on all platforms. I hope someone can find a solution because Netpanzer is one of the best games for Ubuntu. -- netPanzer sometimes crash https://launchpad.net/bugs/73282 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing

[Bug 78141] usb causes crashing at boot time (partial workaround inlcuded)

2007-01-05 Thread John McCourt
Public bug reported: My usb keyboard connects to a usb slot in the back of the computer. The mouse connects to a usb slot on the keyboard. When I switch the computer on and try to start Ubuntu it crashes just after grub. The screen goes black and goes into standby mode and the hard disk light

[Bug 40015] Re: USB mouse causes the system to hang during boot

2007-01-05 Thread John McCourt
I am also having this problem. I can start Ubuntu if USB is disabled in bios but then the usb keyboard wont work in grub and I cant choose which O/S I want to use. -- USB mouse causes the system to hang during boot https://launchpad.net/bugs/40015 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list

[Bug 78141] Re: usb causes crashing at boot time (partial workaround inlcuded)

2007-01-05 Thread John McCourt
I can start Ubuntu if USB is disabled in bios but then the usb keyboard wont work in grub and I cant choose which O/S I want to use. ** Description changed: + Happens with Dapper and more regularly with Edgy. Didn't seem to happen + with Breezy. + My usb keyboard connects to a usb slot in the

[Bug 77115] Black screen on monitor change

2006-12-25 Thread John McCourt
Public bug reported: Every time I change my monitor over to a different one and start my computer I have to reconfigure xserver-xorg so I can see the screen. While this works for me it is annoying and is probably not the best solution for people who are less technical. This problem does not

Re: [Bug 63826] Re: Regression in Dapper Edgy] Crashes at Boot

2006-10-11 Thread John McCourt
Hiya, thanks for your email. I would like to try that suggestion. I'm not sure how to do that so I hope you can tell me how to do it. Then I'll let you know if your suggestion works. Thanks, John --- Michael Vogt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does it help if you boot without the splash and quiet

[Bug 63826] Crashes at Boot

2006-10-03 Thread John McCourt
Public bug reported: My screen randomly goes black and then my hard disk light just stays on constantly. My monitor says no signal. This mostly happens at the same time as the splash screen should appear at boot time but also happens when I'm working in Gnome (usually when I open an application).