[Bug 560804] Re: mouse pointer disappears when screen is turned off and on

2010-05-30 Thread Robb Topolski
may be a duplicate of 552058 which is on i915 chipset -- mouse pointer disappears when screen is turned off and on https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/560804 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list

[Bug 552058] Re: [915GM] Mouse cursor disappears when laptop lid closed

2010-05-30 Thread Robb Topolski
Confirming on my IBM Thinkpad X41 running 10.4 also seen reported on bug 560804 which is similar or same behavior on Intel Corporation 82852/855GM Integrated Graphics Device -- [915GM] Mouse cursor disappears when laptop lid closed https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/552058 You received this bug

[Bug 274995] Re: MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically due to internal alsa-plugins pulse check

2008-12-17 Thread Robb Topolski
Please see https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Testing/EnableProposed for documentation how to enable and use -proposed. -- MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically due to internal alsa-plugins pulse check https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/274995 You received this

[Bug 306567] [NEW] package snort 2.7.0-19ubuntu1 failed to be uninstalled: subprocess pre-removal script returned error exit status 123

2008-12-09 Thread Robb Topolski
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: snort package snort 2.7.0-19ubuntu1 failed to be uninstalled: subprocess pre- removal script returned error exit status 123 This report was initiated by the crash-reporting process. I am adding the following information manually. Used Synaptic Package

[Bug 306567] Re: package snort 2.7.0-19ubuntu1 failed to be uninstalled: subprocess pre-removal script returned error exit status 123

2008-12-09 Thread Robb Topolski
** Attachment added: Screenshot - Synaptic Package Manager console window following error message http://launchpadlibrarian.net/20323448/Screenshot-Changes%20applied.png ** Attachment added: Dependencies.txt http://launchpadlibrarian.net/20323455/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added:

[Bug 306567] Re: package snort 2.7.0-19ubuntu1 failed to be uninstalled: subprocess pre-removal script returned error exit status 123

2008-12-09 Thread Robb Topolski
I am attaching a second Screenshot - Synaptic Package Manager console window following error message which is the scrolled-down view. I also notice that there seems to be some DpkgTerminalLog.txt info from a previous session, but today's information also appears toward the bottom of that log.

[Bug 301430] Re: ipv6 /etc/hosts missing localhost hostname

2008-12-09 Thread Robb Topolski
Proposed change for ubiquity/scripts/install.py -- I am not on the dev team so someone needs to review/sponsor this change. This would solve the issue for future new installs. This does not solve the issue for the currently installed base. === modified file 'scripts/install.py' ---

[Bug 301430] Re: ipv6 /etc/hosts missing localhost hostname

2008-12-05 Thread Robb Topolski
question answered, several examples provided ** Changed in: netcfg (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete = Confirmed -- ipv6 /etc/hosts missing localhost hostname https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/301430 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct

[Bug 301430] Re: ipv6 /etc/hosts missing localhost hostname

2008-12-05 Thread Robb Topolski
I think this bug lives in ubuntu-installer/ubiquity/ currently line 1525 /scripts/install.py (revision 2954) 1515hosts = open(os.path.join(self.target, 'etc/hosts'), 'w') 1516997 print hosts, 127.0.0.1\tlocalhost 15171772if domain: 1518

[Bug 286285] Re: kernel 2.6.27-7-generic bug BUG: scheduling while atomic: swapper/0/0x00000100

2008-12-04 Thread Robb Topolski
+ ***Important summary for those experiencing this bug*** + Kernel versions where this bug is fixed: + 1) 2.6.27-10 from intrepid-proposed CORRECT + Kernel versions where this bug is NOT fixed (if you are running one of these, please upgrade to known working kernel): + 1) 2.6.27-7 from intrepid

[Bug 274995] Re: MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically due to internal alsa-plugins pulse check

2008-12-03 Thread Robb Topolski
@Jens -- whatever DNS server you are using while connected to VPN probably doesn't quickly return an answer for a query for localhost, while your non-VPN DNS does. alsa-utils 1.0.17-0ubuntu3 should avoid it in all cases. Also, see below. @kungmidas -- when I change my DNS to some bogus

[Bug 301430] Re: ipv6 /etc/hosts missing localhost hostname

2008-11-29 Thread Robb Topolski
Hi Steve, I'm glad you identified the right package. It was difficult for me to figure out what actually initially creates /etc/hosts! What was in your /etc/hosts, if not this? Exactly what you posted, except for the localhost entry in the ::1 line. This condition is common across two fresh

[Bug 274995] Re: MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically due to internal alsa-plugins pulse check

2008-11-29 Thread Robb Topolski
). Thanks for your help and congrats on getting bug 274995 fixed! Robb Topolski -- MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically due to internal alsa-plugins pulse check https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/274995 You received this bug notification because you

[Bug 301430] Re: ipv6 /etc/hosts missing localhost hostname

2008-11-29 Thread Robb Topolski
Laurent, I replied https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/alsa- utils/+bug/274995/comments/275 on the alsa-utils issue. -- ipv6 /etc/hosts missing localhost hostname https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/301430 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a

[Bug 274995] Re: MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically due to internal alsa-plugins pulse check

2008-11-29 Thread Robb Topolski
Hi Laurent, That's odd that the 274995 proposed fix doesn't solve the issue. Do you have more than 2 machines? Did you follow the steps mentioned in https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Testing/EnableProposed to upgrade? Did alsa- utils update to 1.0.17-0ubuntu3 (the proposed fix) or are you using

[Bug 286285] Re: kernel 2.6.27-7-generic bug BUG: scheduling while atomic: swapper/0/0x00000100

2008-11-28 Thread Robb Topolski
Looks like the -9 security update fixed a number of concerning-looking issues. Is that why our fix wasn't in it? I tried reapplying the patch from comment 52 into the (-9 directories instead of -7) and wound up with a system with no wireless devices. (Fortunately that process left me with .ko~

[Bug 276990] Re: iwlagn causes kernel panic on 802.11n wifi

2008-11-28 Thread Robb Topolski
They're ba-ack. With a patch at https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/286285/comments/52 and later a 2.6.27-8 kernel update in backports (mentioned later in bug 286285), I was avoiding kernel panics on 802.11n networks. Now with 2.6.27-9, the panics are back.

[Bug 294160] Re: ALSA hangs on shutdown - Intrepid Ibex on Dell Inspiron 1525

2008-11-25 Thread Robb Topolski
also mention that it is a different issue near resolution and the crackling sound is not fixed by it. Thanks! Robb Topolski -- ALSA hangs on shutdown - Intrepid Ibex on Dell Inspiron 1525 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/294160 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu

[Bug 302237] [NEW] undocumented logaudit facility, how to log unknown facilities

2008-11-25 Thread Robb Topolski
facilities have a facility identifier of 7, therefore news.local and 56.local are equivalent in syslog.conf.) endQuote Thanks Robb Topolski ** Affects: sysklogd (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New -- undocumented logaudit facility, how to log unknown

[Bug 274995] Re: MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically if non-loopback network interfaces are still up

2008-11-24 Thread Robb Topolski
Hi Dov, I'm glad you posted. It seems I've made the bug Gods angry -- it won't show itself on my system tonight, and I can't figure out why. I hate when that happens. I tried killing pulseaudio while logged in to an X session, and it still hung while shutting down. Right. Killing pulseaudio

[Bug 274995] Re: MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically if non-loopback network interfaces are still up

2008-11-24 Thread Robb Topolski
I'll buy the beer if this is a BIOS bug. Bug 295136 (aschuring) is the most succinct test case I've seen on this. That bug is a duplicate but shows what is going on. It should not be ignored. Key observations: ---Quote--- After dist-upgrading to intrepid, Ubuntu appears to hang when shutting

[Bug 274995] Re: MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically if non-loopback network interfaces are still up

2008-11-24 Thread Robb Topolski
@Luke, My quick test -- There was the same hang with your new file as written (without the variable being exported). THERE WAS NO HANG with export PULSE_INTERNAL=0 but there was a hang if the variable was not exported. -- Robb PS: (reproducing tip for developers and experienced users -- do

[Bug 274995] Re: MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically if non-loopback network interfaces are still up

2008-11-24 Thread Robb Topolski
@Daniel Chen, Hi Daniel, you're over my head a little bit. Can you tell me in easier terms what you'd like me to try and I'll be happy to try it. @Any, What does the PULSE_INTERNAL variable do? Was that a potential fix or just a diagnostic test? -- MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values

[Bug 274995] Re: MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically if non-loopback network interfaces are still up

2008-11-23 Thread Robb Topolski
Please reevaluate -- see comment 226 ** Changed in: pulseaudio (Ubuntu) Status: Invalid = New -- MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically if non-loopback network interfaces are still up https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/274995 You received this

[Bug 274995] Re: MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically if non-loopback network interfaces are still up

2008-11-23 Thread Robb Topolski
Please reevaluate -- see comment 226 ** Changed in: alsa-utils (Ubuntu) Status: Invalid = New -- MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically if non-loopback network interfaces are still up https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/274995 You received this

[Bug 274995] Re: MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically if non-loopback network interfaces are still up

2008-11-23 Thread Robb Topolski
I am going to try and change the invalid status for pulseaudio and alsa-tools. alsa-tools, pulseaudio -- please re-evaluate. The primary issue seems to be that the alsa-tools are trying to find a pulseaudio daemon that is no longer running after the user has chosen to shutdown or reboot. It

[Bug 274995] Re: MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically if non-loopback network interfaces are still up

2008-11-23 Thread Robb Topolski
name in the ::1 line. Users who manually add the localhost hostname to the ::1 line in /etc/hosts also avoid this wait. My guess is that users who disable IPV6 after installing will also avoid this wait for timeout. Robb Topolski -- MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs

[Bug 274995] Re: MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically if non-loopback network interfaces are still up

2008-11-22 Thread Robb Topolski
Thanks for agreeing with me, aschuring. :-) However, the change for 126140 certainly won't benefit you so my previous advice of wait and hope no longer makes sense for some. This is a cascade of bugs and behaviors. In bug 295136, FlagMan said, If pulseaudio is the default sound sink and you are

[Bug 288863] Re: Intrepid Ibex hangs when shutting down or restarting...

2008-11-22 Thread Robb Topolski
** This bug is no longer a duplicate of bug 274995 MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically if non-loopback network interfaces are still up -- Intrepid Ibex hangs when shutting down or restarting... https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288863 You

[Bug 295262] Re: acpi seems to delay shutdown

2008-11-22 Thread Robb Topolski
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 274995 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/274995 ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 274995 MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically if non-loopback network interfaces are still up -- acpi seems to

[Bug 288863] Re: Intrepid Ibex hangs when shutting down or restarting...

2008-11-22 Thread Robb Topolski
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 274995 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/274995 This bug 288863 as originally reported is probably a duplicate of bug 274995. However, the symptom of having to shut down using the power button even after waiting 5+ more minutes is NOT a symptom of 274995.

[Bug 295136] Re: amixer timeout when muting sound card

2008-11-20 Thread Robb Topolski
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 274995 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/274995 ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 274995 MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically if non-loopback network interfaces are still up -- amixer

[Bug 274995] Re: MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically if non-loopback network interfaces are still up

2008-11-20 Thread Robb Topolski
This was tipped by aschuring in bug 295136 with Flagman's explanation -- here's another workaround: STEP A. sudo gedit /etc/hosts STEP B. Change the first line in the IPv6 section from # The following lines are desirable for IPv6 capable hosts ::1 ip6-localhost ip6-loopback to # The

[Bug 274995] Re: MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically if non-loopback network interfaces are still up

2008-11-20 Thread Robb Topolski
@aschuring, can anyone confirm whether they have a search ... statement in /etc/resolv.conf, and whether removing that statement fixes the delays? I did not have a search statement there, but I can see where having one could lengthen the situation. -- MASTER storing ALSA mixer element

[Bug 274995] Re: MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically if non-loopback network interfaces are still up

2008-11-20 Thread Robb Topolski
Even though they have a lot in common, I'm convinced these issues have two different root causes, but I'm also hopeful that the change for bug 126140 will also avoid ours (bug 274995). Bug 126140 is about certain PCs that remain powered up at the end of their shutdown sequence. Anyone remember

[Bug 288863] Re: Intrepid Ibex hangs when shutting down or restarting...

2008-11-17 Thread Robb Topolski
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 274995 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/274995 I concur that this is not a duplicate, FWIW. My read of this (288863) bug is that the failure mode is that the computer fails to shut down, the last thing displayed is acpid exiting. The hang in 274995

[Bug 286285] Re: kernel 2.6.27-7-generic bug BUG: scheduling while atomic: swapper/0/0x00000100

2008-11-15 Thread Robb Topolski
@aldebx re https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/286285/comments/103 What is your failure symptom after the suspend or hibernation? -- kernel 2.6.27-7-generic bug BUG: scheduling while atomic: swapper/0/0x0100 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/286285 You received this bug

[Bug 274995] Re: MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically if non-loopback network interfaces are still up

2008-11-15 Thread Robb Topolski
Okay, that helps explain why the rc.0 one alone did nothing for me -- I'm usually rebooting! ;-/ So the workaround is to do both -- sudo ln -s /etc/init.d/NetworkManager /etc/rc0.d/K40NetworkManager sudo ln -s /etc/init.d/NetworkManager /etc/rc6.d/K40NetworkManager Great job! That's a temporary

[Bug 274995] Re: MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically if non-loopback network interfaces are still up

2008-11-15 Thread Robb Topolski
IMPORTANT CORRECTION -- please ignore my prior message, it contained a major mistake -- this is the corrected version Okay, that helps explain why the rc.0 one alone did nothing for me -- I'm usually rebooting! ;-/ So the workaround is to do both -- sudo ln -s /etc/init.d/NetworkManager

[Bug 291467] Re: Delayed Intrepid Login

2008-11-14 Thread Robb Topolski
ATM, I'm able to avoid the delay by going to System - Preferences - Sessions and clearing the checkbox next to Gnome Login Sound. -- Delayed Intrepid Login https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/291467 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to

[Bug 291467] Re: Delayed Intrepid Login

2008-11-14 Thread Robb Topolski
Accepted -- it must be something else that I did. Sorry for the false alarm. -- Delayed Intrepid Login https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/291467 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list

[Bug 288863] Re: Intrepid Ibex hangs when shutting down or restarting...

2008-11-10 Thread Robb Topolski
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 274995 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/274995 ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 274995 MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically if non-loopback network interfaces are still up -- Intrepid Ibex

[Bug 274995] Re: MASTER storing ALSA mixer element values during shutdown hangs nondeterministically if non-loopback network interfaces are still up

2008-11-10 Thread Robb Topolski
Just a couple of notes on this. 1. For those with working ALSA sounds, but ALSA hangs on shutdowns lasting about 2.5 minutes, I believe our bug fix is mentioned http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.27.5 -- released November 7th. (I don't know how soon we will see it through

[Bug 286285] Re: kernel 2.6.27-7-generic bug BUG: scheduling while atomic: swapper/0/0x00000100

2008-11-10 Thread Robb Topolski
Jakub, What was the date/time when the system locked up? You'll want to check your logs matching up those times to help figure out why the kernel panicked. As to the printout you provided, those look like routine firewall logs. To get help with turning that off, see

[Bug 286285] Re: kernel 2.6.27-7-generic bug BUG: scheduling while atomic: swapper/0/0x00000100

2008-11-08 Thread Robb Topolski
linux-image-2.6.27-8-generic is looking good. Beware that this doesn't yet have linux-restricted-modules or -backports-modules available, these will follow in a bit. Worth repeating. I tried to apply only linux-image-2.6.27-8-generic and Synaptic let me do so without complaint. I booted

[Bug 295781] Re: logs (syslog, messages, kern.log) flooded on new 8.10 installation - no wlan

2008-11-08 Thread Robb Topolski
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 286285 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/286285 Bug#295781 does not appear to be a duplicate of bug#286285, which had a root cause and is patched in wifi code. -- logs (syslog, messages, kern.log) flooded on new 8.10 installation - no wlan

[Bug 259385] Re: Intrepid Compiz hangs on login for i830MG and i845 video cards

2008-11-07 Thread Robb Topolski
Okay, I think I'm reading that the 845G is blacklisted from compiz, thus dodging the bug(s) causing the hang. The status here, however, is Fix Released. Is that right? Seems there is still an actual bug out there to be hunted. -- Intrepid Compiz hangs on login for i830MG and i845 video cards

[Bug 286285] Re: kernel 2.6.27-7-generic bug BUG: scheduling while atomic: swapper/0/0x00000100

2008-11-07 Thread Robb Topolski
Dylan, you've most probably got the correct bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/286285/comments/52 has a patch that will ease the issue. There is an update forthcoming in the proposed repository, but so far nobody has reported on it (it was still missing as of my last

[Bug 286285] Re: kernel 2.6.27-7-generic bug BUG: scheduling while atomic: swapper/0/0x00000100

2008-11-06 Thread Robb Topolski
Hi Rocko, The problem you are describing is https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/intrepid/+source/linux/+bug/276990 and a patch was available for that problem. But it gets better. The patch at https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/286285/comments/52 includes the patch from

[Bug 260646] Re: Help-button in gnome-appearance-properties doesn't do anything

2008-11-05 Thread Robb Topolski
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 136813 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/136813 ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 136813 (Gutsy) help button does not work in gnome-appearance-properties -- Help-button in gnome-appearance-properties doesn't do anything

[Bug 136813] Re: (Gutsy) help button does not work in gnome-appearance-properties

2008-11-05 Thread Robb Topolski
Not FIXED in 8.10/Gnome 2.24 see http://bugzilla.gnome.org/attachment.cgi?id=122030 in http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=473181 -- (Gutsy) help button does not work in gnome-appearance-properties https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/136813 You received this bug notification because you are a

[Bug 286285] Re: kernel 2.6.27-7-generic bug BUG: scheduling while atomic: swapper/0/0x00000100

2008-11-04 Thread Robb Topolski
Thank you Antonio. That helps assure me that the results I'm seeing apply to the patch. As also reported above, I now can't shutdown cleanly without hitting the wifi switch. I'm not certain whether this is a new behavior or heightened awareness of an existing issue. for clarity's sake, 11

[Bug 286285] Re: kernel 2.6.27-7-generic bug BUG: scheduling while atomic: swapper/0/0x00000100

2008-11-04 Thread Robb Topolski
Tom, I got the kern.log entry mentioned at https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/intrepid/+source/linux/+bug/276990/comments/92 which is the patched (comment 85) behavior of that bug. The news is that I didn't use that patch, I used the patch from comment 52 in this bug. The patch at

[Bug 276990] Re: iwlagn causes kernel panic on 802.11n wifi

2008-11-04 Thread Robb Topolski
Tom (comment 93), Please see https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/286285/comments/63 for some info. --Robb -- iwlagn causes kernel panic on 802.11n wifi https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/276990 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is

[Bug 286285] Re: kernel 2.6.27-7-generic bug BUG: scheduling while atomic: swapper/0/0x00000100

2008-11-03 Thread Robb Topolski
Tom, if I use apt-get to remove backports and then try the patch, is that a clean test? -- kernel 2.6.27-7-generic bug BUG: scheduling while atomic: swapper/0/0x0100 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/286285 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is

[Bug 286285] Re: kernel 2.6.27-7-generic bug BUG: scheduling while atomic: swapper/0/0x00000100

2008-11-03 Thread Robb Topolski
I removed backports, rebooted, then installed the patch per Tom's instructions, rebooted, and now I've rebooted several times. I cannot reproduce the original problem. However, I can't shut down without hitting the wifi killswitch. 18:45 Shut down from Gnome 18:46 Hanging... hanging... (and