Hi Blaine, I've forwarded this to our head of development for his thoughts on it, in both what could be the cause of it.
Regards, Phill. On 10 April 2013 21:07, Blaine williams <blain...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello, > > Okay, I've reinstalled Lubuntu 13.04 Beta 2 Desktop (this time I used > i386) and I get the same problem... which proves that it wasn't just an > issue with my particular installation. Below, is a link to an image of the > error I am getting. > > https://plus.google.com/u/0/114874183598983861770/posts/BK7yUuaPoPT > > After running all the updates, I still get the same issue. Strange... > somewhere between beta 1 and beta 2 a package must have been removed that > disables the "out of the box" printing experience. Is it time to submit a > bug report? =) > > Thanks, > > Blaine > > > On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 12:13 PM, Ali Linx (amjjawad) > <amjja...@gmail.com>wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> This is really interesting because, IMHO, "ubuntu-desktop" package should >> not have driver for Printers for example unless I'm missing something. >> >> Yes please, I will be waiting for your email :) >> >> Thank you so much! >> >> >> On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 3:02 AM, Blaine Williams <blain...@gmail.com>wrote: >> >>> Ali, >>> >>> No luck. Updating (upgrade and dist-upgrade) did not help. Installing >>> "Ubuntu-desktop" immediately fixed the issue. After the install completed, >>> while still in LXDE, I launched the printer application and it worked fine. >>> Sorry, I know I cheated, but at least we now know that the problem is in >>> fact caused by a missing package... And I kinda need to print tonight. :-) >>> >>> I'll play with a raw Lubuntu in a VM later to see if I can figure out >>> what package was missing... and to confirm whether or not this is a global >>> issue or just an issue with my install. >>> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> Blaine >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Apr 9, 2013, at 4:32 PM, "Ali Linx (amjjawad)" <amjja...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> Take your time and we are waiting for your next report :D >>> >>> This place, actually this community is all about "My experience and >>> skills are limited, I'm very much willing to learn". We are not expert, >>> gurus, etc. We are people who are willing to learn. This is what is really >>> special in Lubuntu Community - the strong well to learn, learn and nothing >>> but learning :D >>> >>> Have a safe trip to your home and I'm sure you will hit reply to all >>> next time :D >>> >>> Take care! >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 1:25 AM, Blaine williams <blain...@gmail.com>wrote: >>> >>>> Hey Ali >>>> >>>> As far as printers go, I did not actually try to install a printer on >>>> either computer. That is why I figured the printer was irrelevant. I just >>>> opened the "Printers" application. No further clicks, hovers, swipes, >>>> pinches, etc were performed. =) Beta 2 gives me a message about the printer >>>> service not being installed and beta 1 works like a champ. >>>> >>>> I will update the system when I get home though. I too like to use CLI >>>> when possible... though I'm still kind of a noob. But I'm always willing to >>>> learn! >>>> >>>> Thanks for the suggestions! I'll report back with my findings. And yes, >>>> I will click "reply to all" from this day on. =) >>>> >>>> Blaine >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 3:40 PM, Ali Linx (amjjawad) <amjja...@gmail.com >>>> > wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Blaine, >>>>> >>>>> With mailing list, you need to hit "Reply All" and no worries about >>>>> that, I'm sure you will remember that next time :D >>>>> >>>>> Since you are using different Printer, that explains why it did not >>>>> work with Beta 2 while it worked with Beta 1. Two different Printers :) >>>>> >>>>> I found this page: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Printers >>>>> Kindly have a look at it. If that didn't help you, please, let us know >>>>> :) >>>>> >>>>> IMHO, I would suggest to open LXTerminal and: >>>>> >>>>> sudo apt-get update >>>>> sudo apt-get upgrade >>>>> sudo apt-get dist-upgrade >>>>> >>>>> The above commands will update and upgrade your system. Also, the last >>>>> one will upgrade your Linux Kernel to the latest one used by that release. >>>>> >>>>> Connecting to the Internet while installing is not a big deal. It >>>>> helps only to install some extra package during the installation. If you >>>>> are not connected while installing, no worries because once you are done, >>>>> you can do all the updates, etc. >>>>> >>>>> After installation, you need to run the above 3 commands :) >>>>> >>>>> Some may prefer to use the Update Manager. I'm doing my best to use >>>>> CLI and avoid GUI :D but that is me :) >>>>> >>>>> Thing is, not every problem is a bug. To be extra sure, this link may >>>>> help: >>>>> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu/ReportingBugs >>>>> >>>>> and this one too: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu/Testing >>>>> >>>>> Sorry if I'm posting so many links but this is needed on our daily >>>>> life with Linux :D >>>>> >>>>> Please, let us know if you require more information ;) >>>>> >>>>> Thanks! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 11:40 PM, Blaine williams >>>>> <blain...@gmail.com>wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hey Ali and thank you! >>>>>> >>>>>> I am not using the same printer, but the issue occurs before any >>>>>> attempt is made to install the printer. The full message it displays is >>>>>> "Printing service not available. Start the service on this computer or >>>>>> connect to another server." There is a button to "Start Service" but it >>>>>> is >>>>>> grayed out. This is seen as soon as the "Printers" application is >>>>>> launched. >>>>>> I checked Synaptic, and it seems CUPS is installed. Excuse my lack of >>>>>> expertise, but I'm not really sure what other packages I would need to >>>>>> enable the printing service. >>>>>> >>>>>> The LiveUSB I used checks out with no errors. >>>>>> >>>>>> Sorry for my lack of specifics, here is the setups... >>>>>> >>>>>> 1 - Personal Laptop >>>>>> Used Lubuntu 13.04 Beta 2 Desktop AMD64 image >>>>>> Installed from a LiveUSB that was created using the default Ubuntu >>>>>> Startup Disk creator >>>>>> This is the setup that I am having the issue on. >>>>>> >>>>>> 2 - Virtualbox image on work computer >>>>>> Used Lubuntu 13.04 Beta 1 Desktop i386 image >>>>>> Installed Lubuntu directly from the .iso file >>>>>> "Printer" application works just as it does on every other *buntu >>>>>> distro I've used. >>>>>> >>>>>> I was really curious to know if I should report this as a bug or if >>>>>> something went wrong with my installation. One thing to note, is that I >>>>>> did >>>>>> not connect to the Internet during the initial install of Beta 2. I did >>>>>> however connect while installing Beta 1. Not sure if that has anything to >>>>>> do with it. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks! >>>>>> >>>>>> Blaine >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 1:38 PM, Ali Linx (amjjawad) < >>>>>> amjja...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Blaine and Welcome to the Mailing List >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I'm the one who talked to you on Google+ Community ;) and yes, you >>>>>>> will see me everywhere :P >>>>>>> >>>>>>> First thing first, feel free to send your questions via this mailing >>>>>>> list and we will gladly direct you and guide you whenever needed in case >>>>>>> you need to use another channel. >>>>>>> By the way, don't forget to bookmark this link, please: >>>>>>> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu/ContactUs >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Now, are you using the 'same printer' on both machines? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> As Phill suggested, kindly check the LiveCD or LiveUSB that you used >>>>>>> to install Beta2 for errors. When you boot your machine from the Live >>>>>>> Media, it will give you some option right after choosing the >>>>>>> installation >>>>>>> language. There is an option to check the disc for errors so please do >>>>>>> that >>>>>>> check. There was a bug [1] actually for raring-desktop-i386 image where >>>>>>> you >>>>>>> can't check the disc for errors (disc is the Live Media you use to >>>>>>> install >>>>>>> from NOT the HDD). >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Have you used the desktop image or the alternate image? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> How did you create your Live media? is it LiveCD or LiveUSB? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thank you! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> [1] - https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/casper/+bug/1166379 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 5:16 PM, Blaine williams >>>>>>> <blain...@gmail.com>wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hello everyone! This is my first submission, so if this is the >>>>>>>> wrong place for this or if I'm doing it wrong, feel free to correct >>>>>>>> me! =) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I've installed Beta 2 on my main computer at home and I tried to >>>>>>>> set up my printer this morning. The printer application >>>>>>>> (system-config-printer) displays a message about the printer service >>>>>>>> not >>>>>>>> being installed. I figured there was just something I needed to >>>>>>>> install, >>>>>>>> but when using my Beta 1 installation from work, the printer >>>>>>>> application >>>>>>>> just works out the box. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> So, either something is wrong with my installation, or something >>>>>>>> has changed between beta 1 and beta 2 that breaks the "out of the box" >>>>>>>> printing experience. I've fully updated my beta 1 installation and the >>>>>>>> printer application still works fine so it looks like the problem deals >>>>>>>> with the original installation. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Can anyone confirm this issue with Beta 2? Should I submit a bug >>>>>>>> report? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks! 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