[Bug 276594] Re: New [TEMPORARY] default Intrepid wallpaper is green and unattractive

2008-10-10 Thread exploder
Savvas Radević, I have read the post. I have read twice that there was going to be a new theme too. I will believe it when I actually see it. -- New [TEMPORARY] default Intrepid wallpaper is green and unattractive https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/276594 You received this bug notification because y

[Bug 276594] Re: New [TEMPORARY] default Intrepid wallpaper is green and unattractive

2008-10-09 Thread exploder
WOW! The brainstorm idea must have another hundred or so posts about how bad the wallpaper is! I wonder if there is a world record for bad artwork? Intrepid could have a world record on it's hands! Between all of the posts about the default wallpaper there are thousands that think it is terrible.

[Bug 276594] Re: New default Intrepid wallpaper is green

2008-10-06 Thread exploder
The entire point of the bug report is that an overwhelming number of people think the wallpaper is horrible. If you looked up the word hideous in the dictionary it would say "see Ubuntu Intrepid". There has been a new theme promised twice and this is not even an attempt to deliver this. This is ho

[Bug 276594] Re: New default Intrepid wallpaper is green

2008-10-03 Thread exploder
I think that the gdm theme looks better than the previous one. Possibly if the wallpaper had similar colored circles it might look pretty good. What spoils the wallpaper is the green and magenta circles. The green is especially distracting. The shade of brown used in the wallpaper seems to look alr

[Bug 276594] Re: New default Intrepid wallpaper is green

2008-10-03 Thread exploder
I subscribed to the mailing list as suggested. With all due respect, this bug report was written because a new theme has been promised twice now. The current default theme is hideous and people are trying their best to speak up about it. There is an outcry for change and the community wants to be h

[Bug 276594] Re: New default Intrepid wallpaper is green

2008-10-03 Thread exploder
Here is a link to the discussions about the new wallpaper. There are very few positive comments. http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=934365 -- New default Intrepid wallpaper is green https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/276594 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu

[Bug 276594] Re: New default Intrepid wallpaper is green

2008-10-03 Thread exploder
Confirmed. The default wallpaper is terrible and it does not conform to the Ubuntu look at all. A new ATTRACTIVE theme was promised for this release and I agree that there is still plenty of time to fix this. -- New default Intrepid wallpaper is green https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/276594 You re

[Bug 203722] Re: Double clicking on Floppy Drive gives an error (Unable to mount location) despite it's mounted but not opened in Hardy RC

2008-05-16 Thread exploder
Here are a few things I have noticed. In Ubuntu Hardy I have all of the floppy drive problems mentioned in this thread. In Xubuntu Hardy the same floppy drive and disk work as expected. Both Ubuntu and Xubuntu use the same kernel and gvfs but Xubuntu uses Thunar as it's file manager. So, would t

[Bug 216266] Re: Usplash without progress bar on shutdown.

2008-05-06 Thread exploder
I applied all of the Hardy updates 05/06/08 and the Network Manager errors are gone and the Usplash is working on shutdown and re-start! I have re-booted the pc several times with no problems. I do not know the specific package that fixed this, but it is nice to see things are looking good! Hopefu

[Bug 216266] Re: Usplash problem on shutdown.

2008-05-01 Thread exploder
I have 3 systems that have this bug now. I have every available update, including "proposed" updates. The problem persists. -- Usplash problem on shutdown. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/216266 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubu

[Bug 216266] Re: Usplash problem on shutdown.

2008-04-29 Thread exploder
a$h x, I agree, this does appear to be a Network Manager bug. -- Usplash problem on shutdown. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/216266 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.co

[Bug 221525] Re: Hardy takes a long time to shut down, prints network manager error message

2008-04-28 Thread exploder
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 216266 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/216266 This is the screenfull of errors and it does occur in the final release. Network Manager: nm_signal_handler(): Caught signal 15. shutting down Network Manager: caught termination signal Network Manager:

[Bug 221525] Re: Hardy takes a long time to shut down, prints network manager error message

2008-04-28 Thread exploder
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 216266 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/216266 "Bug #216266 seems to be nothing other than cosmetic." That is not the way to advance a distribution. Bug #216266 gives the impression of a faltering, unstable system and needs to be addressed. -- Hardy take

[Bug 197954] Re: Hardy: Unable to scan Floppy Drive for media changes

2008-04-27 Thread exploder
The original bug is still present in the Hardy Final Release 32 bit. -- Hardy: Unable to scan Floppy Drive for media changes https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/197954 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing l

[Bug 216266] Re: Usplash problem on shutdown.

2008-04-27 Thread exploder
I also reinstalled on a test machine and had the problem as well. I am sure now that Evolution did not cause the problem, I never used it on the test pc. It must be a problem with Network Manager. -- Usplash problem on shutdown. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/216266 You received this bug notific

[Bug 216266] Re: Usplash problem on shutdown.

2008-04-27 Thread exploder
I just wondered because I have Hardy loaded on three PC's and the only one that was effected by this problem was the one I was using Evolution on. It could be Network Manager because the first time the bug appeared I was able to reinstall Network Manager to resolve it. Reinstalling Network Manager

[Bug 216266] Re: Usplash problem on shutdown.

2008-04-26 Thread exploder
I installed Hardy final and so far have not had the usplash problem. I noticed that the problem occurred if I closed Evolution and the shut down or restarted. Once the problem has occurred it happens every time the pc is shut down or restarted. Could Evolution be the cause of this issue? -- Uspl

[Bug 203722] Re: Floppy Drive does not work in Hardy

2008-04-20 Thread exploder
I am able to mount the drive from the terminal but can not view any files. Nick B, are you able to view the files when you use the terminal to mount the drive? -- Floppy Drive does not work in Hardy https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/203722 You received this bug notification because you are a memb

[Bug 216266] Re: Usplash problem on shutdown.

2008-04-13 Thread exploder
The problem was with the network-manager package that was updated. Today I tried re-installing network-manager and the problem seems to be resolved. I have asked other user's that were affected by this problem to try re-installing the package and post their results on the development section of the

[Bug 216266] Re: Usplash problem on shutdown.

2008-04-13 Thread exploder
I discovered that if I change GDM Themes a couple of times that Usplash will work like it is supposed to. I am wondering if Usplash is being called late, it could be that the network manager errors are asking to be displayed. This could be a problem with Network Manager or GDM. -- Usplash probl

[Bug 216266] [NEW] Usplash problem on shutdown.

2008-04-12 Thread exploder
Public bug reported: I am running a fully up to date 32 bit version of Hardy, 4/12/08. When I shut down or restart I get text regarding Network Manager, then the splash appears without a working progress bar. I can confirm that my screen resolution is correct and that I have the new usplah scree

[Bug 216271] [NEW] Floating Ubuntu Screensaver

2008-04-12 Thread exploder
Public bug reported: I am running Hardy 32 bit version fully up to date as of 4/12/08. The "Floating Ubuntu" screensaver will not work. All other screensaver's are working fine. ** Affects: ubuntu Importance: Undecided Status: New -- Floating Ubuntu Screensaver https://bugs.launc

[Bug 203722] Re: Floppy Drive does not work in Hardy

2008-03-24 Thread exploder
The floppy drive problem appears to be with hal. -- Floppy Drive does not work in Hardy https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/203722 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 http

[Bug 203722] Re: Floppy Drive does not work in Hardy

2008-03-24 Thread exploder
This is part of the output I gat from running dmesg in the terminal. [ 153.027117] floppy0: data CRC error: track 79, head 1, sector 18, size 2 [ 156.613116] floppy0: data CRC error: track 79, head 1, sector 18, size 2 [ 157.409991] floppy0: data CRC error: track 79, head 1, sector 18, size 2 [ 15

[Bug 204362] Re: Filesystem-properties in Nautilus in continuous loop

2008-03-21 Thread exploder
I stopped Nautilus from counting files at 52 GB, my hard drive is only a 40 GB drive! -- Filesystem-properties in Nautilus in continuous loop https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/204362 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubun

[Bug 204362] Re: Filesystem-properties in Nautilus in continuous loop

2008-03-21 Thread exploder
I can also confirm this bug. Nautilus does not stop counting files. -- Filesystem-properties in Nautilus in continuous loop https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/204362 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing li

[Bug 203722] [NEW] Floppy Drive does not work in Hardy

2008-03-18 Thread exploder
Public bug reported: Ubuntu Hardy beta 6 updated to 3/18/08, is unable to use a floppy drive at all. When I try to use the floppy drive from the "Places" menu I receive this error. Unable to scan drive for media changes Cannot invoke CheckForMedia on HAL: org.freedesktop.DBus.Error.UnknownMetho

[Bug 199942] Re: Error messages when starting gdmsetup

2008-03-18 Thread exploder
gdmsetup opens quickly now but the errors are still there for me too. gdmsetup[6342]: CRITICAL: Error opening file: No such file or directory gdmsetup[6342]: CRITICAL: Error opening file: No such file or directory gdmsetup[6342]: CRITICAL: Error opening file: No such file or directory gdmsetup[634

[Bug 202716] Re: Login Window in the System menu, takes a long time to appear.

2008-03-15 Thread exploder
Here is the output. [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~$ gksu /usr/sbin/gdmsetup gdmsetup[6484]: CRITICAL: Error opening file: No such file or directory gdmsetup[6484]: CRITICAL: Error opening file: No such file or directory gdmsetup[6484]: CRITICAL: Error opening file: No such file or directory S

[Bug 202716] [NEW] Login Window in the System menu, takes a long time to appear.

2008-03-15 Thread exploder
Public bug reported: When selecting Login Window from the system menu, it takes about 5 minutes for the application to appear. ** Affects: ubuntu Importance: Undecided Status: Incomplete -- Login Window in the System menu, takes a long time to appear. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bu

[Bug 197954] Re: Hardy: Unable to scan Floppy Drive for media changes

2008-03-11 Thread exploder
Still have the problem, fully updated to 3/11/08. -- Hardy: Unable to scan Floppy Drive for media changes https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/197954 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lis

[Bug 188256] Re: empty CD-ROM Drive doesn't do anything when clicked

2008-03-10 Thread exploder
The Floppy drive still does not work on my system. Unable to scan Floppy Drive for media changes Cannot invoke CheckForMedia on HAL: org.freedesktop.DBus.Error.UnknownMethod: Method "CheckForMedia" with signature "" on interface "org.freedesktop.Hal.Device.Storage.Removable" doesn't exist Same e

[Bug 200288] Re: Samba updates 3/9/08 break Grub.

2008-03-09 Thread exploder
I do not know what changed but the Samba updates are working on my system now. This bug report can be considered solved or fixed now. -- Samba updates 3/9/08 break Grub. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/200288 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is sub

[Bug 200338] Re: no sound hardy kernel 2.6.24-12

2008-03-09 Thread exploder
I can confirm the bug also. VIA Vinal 97 sound will not work with the 2.6.24-12 kernel. -- no sound hardy kernel 2.6.24-12 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/200338 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing li

[Bug 200288] Re: Samba updates 3/9/08 break Grub.

2008-03-09 Thread exploder
The problem seems to affect the 32 bit version of Hardy. I just got some feedback from someone using the 64 bit version of Hardy that said his system was not affected by this. -- Samba updates 3/9/08 break Grub. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/200288 You received this bug notification because you

[Bug 200288] [NEW] Samba updates 3/9/08 break Grub.

2008-03-09 Thread exploder
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: smbclient Todays updates to Samba break Grub and leave the system in an unbootable state. I am running Ubuntu Hardy Alpha 6. The updates causing the problem are from 3/9/08. The packages that are affecting Grub are; libsmbclient samba-common smbclient

[Bug 197954] Re: Hardy: Unable to scan Floppy Drive for media changes

2008-03-08 Thread exploder
I also reported this bug in another bug report. The floppy drive still will not work for me either. I am updated to 3/8/08. -- Hardy: Unable to scan Floppy Drive for media changes https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/197954 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, wh

[Bug 197352] Re: Applications unable to access "Filesystem"

2008-03-08 Thread exploder
This bug is fixed! Applications are now able to access the Filesystem in the file browser now! Nice work! Thank you! -- Applications unable to access "Filesystem" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/197352 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscrib

[Bug 197352] Re: Applications unable to access "Filesystem"

2008-03-04 Thread exploder
Here is the information you asked for. pci.vendor = 'VIA Technologies, Inc.' (string) pci.vendor_id = 4358 (0x1106) (int) udi = '/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1106_3104' info.bus = 'pci' (string) info.linux.driver = 'ehci_hcd' (string) info.parent = '/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/

[Bug 197352] Re: Applications unable to access "Filesystem"

2008-03-04 Thread exploder
I tried changing the key value from gio to gtk+ but it did not work for me. You are right about gio not listed as an option, the choices were gnome-vfs and gtk+. -- Applications unable to access "Filesystem" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/197352 You received this bug notification because you are

[Bug 197352] Re: Applications unable to access "Filesystem"

2008-03-04 Thread exploder
Here is another screenshot showing that there is no Filesystem option. I used Firefox for the screenshot but it is the same in Gimp and other apps. http://www.onlineimagehost.com/uploads/5374dda141.jpg -- Applications unable to access "Filesystem" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/197352 You recei

[Bug 197352] Re: Applications unable to access "Filesystem"

2008-03-04 Thread exploder
Was that the information you needed? I think that this is a serious bug. -- Applications unable to access "Filesystem" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/197352 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ub

[Bug 197352] Re: Applications unable to access "Filesystem"

2008-03-04 Thread exploder
No, "Filesystem" is not visible to applications at all. Filesystem only shows up in "Computer". -- Applications unable to access "Filesystem" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/197352 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubun

[Bug 197352] Re: Applications unable to access "Filesystem"

2008-03-03 Thread exploder
By applications I mean Gimp, Firefox and anything else that should have the ability to browse the filesystem. Firefox is a good example because if you need to get to /usr/bin/ to change applications Firefox uses for say multimedia, there is no way to give it the path. -- Applications unable to ac

[Bug 197352] [NEW] Applications unable to access "Filesystem"

2008-03-01 Thread exploder
Public bug reported: I have found that applications are unable to access the "Filesystem" feature of Nautilus. Applications are able to access other features such as "Home", "Floppy Drive", etc. but not the Filesystem. The version I am using is Ubuntu Hardy Alpha 5 fully updated to 3/1/08. This b

[Bug 197128] Re: FDD not working in Hardy.

2008-03-01 Thread exploder
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 188256 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/188256 James, you instruction got the drive working. I also, removed the line when I finished trying this. Sebastien, can you direct me to the pertinent report? I posted back here for now, I did a search for this b

[Bug 197128] [NEW] FDD not working in Hardy.

2008-02-29 Thread exploder
Public bug reported: Hardy Alpha 5 updated to 2-28-08 recognizes that my system has an internal FDD but can not access it. I have verified that the FDD and the disk are both in perfect working order. Nothing happens when I try to mount the drive, the drive does not do anything at all. I tested t

[Bug 49221] Re: Unable to start applications after suspend/hibernation

2007-11-02 Thread exploder
Same problem here with Gutsy based LinuxMint Daryna. I can log off and back on the system but can not shut down after log off and back on. I have to Ctrl, Alt, Backspace restart the system and then shut down. -- Unable to start applications after suspend/hibernation https://bugs.launchpad.net/bug

[Bug 151741] Re: [Gutsy] No Usplash xorg

2007-10-15 Thread exploder
I do not know how to get the output of "lsmod |grep fb". Can you tell me what I need to do? -- [Gutsy] No Usplash xorg https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/151741 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing l

[Bug 151741] Re: No Usplash xorg

2007-10-11 Thread exploder
Here are my computer specs: Biostar Mainboard (VIA Chipset) Athlon XP 1800+ Onboard VIA Rhine NIC Onboard VIA Vinal AC-97 Sound

[Bug 151741] Re: No Usplash xorg

2007-10-11 Thread exploder
All of the problems I described are with the release candidate. The RC will load and run but it is a blank black screen all the way to the desktop. My work around is to load Tribe 4 and update all packages to the RC. I think something is wrong with xserver in the release candidate. -- No Usplash

[Bug 151741] No Usplash xorg

2007-10-11 Thread exploder
Public bug reported: I can install Tribe 4 and upgrade to the preview release with no problems. A fresh install of the preview release leaves the same system with no Usplash and my video card and monitor are identified incorrectly. Hardware specs: ATI Radeon 7200, Proview 900W 19" wide screen m