[Bug 596039] [NEW] f-spot crash with sigsegv when importing (on lucid)

2010-06-18 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: f-spot f-spot crashes when clicking on import; i include the terminal output when run in debug mode (it did not work to pipe it to a file, i tried) it seems a different bug than the others reported (it seems unrelated to the x-server) thank you for a s

[Bug 558441] Re: evolution-data-server-2.28 crashed with SIGSEGV in gdata_service_set_proxy() -- On calandar change when editing entry

2010-04-18 Thread Andrew Frank
i did add a contact, but assume that the crash has the same cause. evo continued working after the crash, but earlier (while startup, another crash had happend: kernel soft-irq) -- evolution-data-server-2.28 crashed with SIGSEGV in gdata_service_set_proxy() -- On calandar change when editing en

[Bug 557906] Re: lucid - keyring is not unlocked automatically, no option to set

2010-04-12 Thread Andrew Frank
i think nothing should be automatically unsecure or secure (i understand that some defaults are necessary and i do not see a point in discussing what defaults should be), but the user should have the options to set his level of security as he sees fit. thus: automatic login does what it says: it

[Bug 557906] Re: lucid - keyring is not unlocked automatically, no option to set

2010-04-08 Thread Andrew Frank
** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/43416961/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcMaps.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/43416963/ProcMaps.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcStatus.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/43416964/ProcStatus.txt -- lucid

[Bug 557906] [NEW] lucid - keyring is not unlocked automatically, no option to set

2010-04-08 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: seahorse under lucid (and automatic login swtiched off) the default keyring is not opened automatically - as a consquence, networking is not enabled. i cannot find the place where i must set the automatic opening of the default keyring after login. pleas

[Bug 459928] Re: display manager does not allow to switch a display on if screens are mirrored

2009-10-24 Thread Andrew Frank
** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/3433/Dependencies.txt -- display manager does not allow to switch a display on if screens are mirrored https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/459928 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop

[Bug 459928] [NEW] display manager does not allow to switch a display on if screens are mirrored

2009-10-24 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: gnome-applets the method to select a screen and then to switch it on or off (or to change resolution) is based on clicking on the corresponding screen in dht display in the applet. this is not intuitive and could perhaps needs a sentence of explanation

[Bug 446246] Re: printing two files in a row makes wait for 'getting printer info'

2009-10-08 Thread Andrew Frank
** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/33292801/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcMaps.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/33292802/ProcMaps.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcStatus.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/33292803/ProcStatus.txt ** Attachm

[Bug 446246] [NEW] printing two files in a row makes wait for 'getting printer info'

2009-10-08 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: gedit when printing the first file prints immediately (without that printer status is checked). when printing a second file while the first is still printing then the printer status is checked and users have to wait till they can click to print the sec

[Bug 443273] Re: gnome-power-manager crashed with SIGSEGV in IA__g_cclosure_marshal_VOID__VOID()

2009-10-05 Thread Andrew Frank
i was unplugging the power while computer was running (switch to battery). did update of distribution just immediately before -- gnome-power-manager crashed with SIGSEGV in IA__g_cclosure_marshal_VOID__VOID() https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/443273 You received this bug notification because you ar

[Bug 442514] Re: no input in microphone

2009-10-04 Thread Andrew Frank
** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/32995287/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcMaps.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/32995289/ProcMaps.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcStatus.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/32995290/ProcStatus.txt ** Attachm

[Bug 442514] [NEW] no input in microphone

2009-10-04 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: gnome-system-monitor this is an updated karmic the microphone is not picking up sound, despite being switched on and set to high output does produce occasionally 'horrible' noises, but otherwise sound is played nornally. thanks for producing good sof

[Bug 441773] [NEW] package epiphany-browser-data 2.26.1-0ubuntu3 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1

2009-10-03 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: epiphany-browser i was updating and installing additional packages with synaptic - this is a new installation of karmic. synaptic reported a problem that epiphany could not be installed or updated (i did not pay too much attention ..) ProblemType: Pack

[Bug 441773] Re: package epiphany-browser-data 2.26.1-0ubuntu3 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1

2009-10-03 Thread Andrew Frank
** Attachment added: "AptOrdering.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/32954515/AptOrdering.txt ** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/32954516/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "Dmesg.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/32954517/Dmesg.txt ** Attachment

[Bug 441763] Re: gconf-schemas crashed with OSError in rmtree()

2009-10-03 Thread Andrew Frank
** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/32954240/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcMaps.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/32954241/ProcMaps.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcStatus.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/32954242/ProcStatus.txt ** Attachm

[Bug 47604] Re: "Pictures Folder" isn't configurable

2009-05-30 Thread Andrew Frank
the screensavers with 9.04 jaunty are still a problem. the "Pictures folder" does not display anything and cannot be stopped - only an 'unclean restart' did work. a method to put pictures in a folder and have them displayed with a selectable interval is really needed. the current situation is no

[Bug 199912] Re: evolution filter messages on exchange server takes forever

2008-03-08 Thread Andrew Frank
** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/12521113/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcMaps.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/12521114/ProcMaps.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcStatus.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/12521115/ProcStatus.txt -- evolut

[Bug 199912] [NEW] evolution filter messages on exchange server takes forever

2008-03-08 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: evolution i tried to apply 2 filters to an inbox with 30 messages and it takes more than 30 minutes to complete. it seems to work eventually, but so slow it is really not usable. is this a problem with ubuntu/evolutoin of MS/exchange server? the action o

[Bug 173446] Re: Evolution doesn´t show messa ges in message-window properly

2008-03-08 Thread Andrew Frank
i have a similar problem: when i double click on a message it opens a window, but the window is blank - no text from the message. the message shows correctly in the preview and it shows correctly when i reply to it. visual effects not enabled. a fully updated 8.04 system -- Evolution doesn´t sh

[Bug 199900] Re: evolution takes minutes to create exchange server folder

2008-03-08 Thread Andrew Frank
** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/12520887/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcMaps.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/12520888/ProcMaps.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcStatus.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/12520889/ProcStatus.txt -- evolut

[Bug 199900] [NEW] evolution takes minutes to create exchange server folder

2008-03-08 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: evolution i try to create a new folder on the exchange server. this takes minutes (and failed once, perhaps because the filename contained a blank. without the blank, it succeeded eventually) exchange server connector is very fragile. is this an evolutio

[Bug 194107] [NEW] multi page (multi month) print in evolutoin

2008-02-21 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: evolution i use hardy i do not see a way to print the calender for the next three month. (it is not even clear which month is printed if a month is shown and printed may be the earlier or the next - depending where the cursor is) thank you ** Affects

[Bug 180914] Re: yelp crashed with SIGSEGV

2008-02-18 Thread Andrew Frank
encountered with an up-to-date 8.04 today - i guess it is the same problem, but i am not certain (what is better, reporting a bug again (as a duplicate) or guess)? -- yelp crashed with SIGSEGV https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/180914 You received this bug notification because you are a member of

[Bug 191640] Re: [hardy] evolution starts VERY slow (minutes)

2008-02-18 Thread Andrew Frank
i cannot reproduce the behavious - seems fixed. (or it was the effect of an initial download of many mails). i think you can close this bug! thank you andrew -- [hardy] evolution starts VERY slow (minutes) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/191640 You received this bug notification because you ar

[Bug 192910] Re: evince does show correctly put print gibberish

2008-02-18 Thread Andrew Frank
here the offending file ** Attachment added: "4321_what_parts_v2.pdf.pdf" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/12062954/4321_what_parts_v2.pdf.pdf -- evince does show correctly put print gibberish https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/192910 You received this bug notification because you are a member of U

[Bug 192910] Re: evince does show correctly put print gibberish

2008-02-18 Thread Andrew Frank
** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/12062947/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcMaps.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/12062948/ProcMaps.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcStatus.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/12062949/ProcStatus.txt -- evince

[Bug 192910] [NEW] evince does show correctly put print gibberish

2008-02-18 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: evince i opened a pdf which shows correctly in evince. the printing is messed up. (hard to include the printout here!) some full paragraphs are messed, it seemes that every word is reversed (with some other effects) some strange characters interspersed a

[Bug 191794] Re: [hardy] evolution exchange sits in "refreshing folder" forevever

2008-02-14 Thread Andrew Frank
** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/11955277/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcMaps.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/11955278/ProcMaps.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcStatus.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/11955279/ProcStatus.txt -- [hardy

[Bug 191794] [NEW] [hardy] evolution exchange sits in "refreshing folder" forevever

2008-02-14 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: evolution evolution takes forever (i.e. > 5 minutes) to refresh folder. it reports after several minutes progress (i.e. not 0% completed) the folder is large (5000 messages) i an try to break it up, which is very slow going. ProblemType: Bug Architectu

[Bug 191640] [NEW] [hardy] evolution starts VERY slow (minutes)

2008-02-13 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: evolution starting evolution is very slow if the net is not available (i.e. evolution was stopped with net connection and started without net connection). takes minutes... i use an exchange server - which may influence the behaviour. andrew ** Affect

[Bug 191631] [NEW] [hardy] bug reporting tool gives error

2008-02-13 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: if i click on bug reporting tool i get a window with Either --appname or --package arguments are required. some minor issue, but it is a valuable tool and gives probably more information to the coding team! thank you for the good wok! andrew ** Affects: meta-gnome2 (Ubun

[Bug 191633] [NEW] [hardy] windows are still too large

2008-02-13 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: the issue of how wide a window should be had been discussed widely. i see some progress (i.e. it is not as bad in hardy as in gutsy), but still a few pixels too wide for me. my screen size is 768 by 1024 (i run in portrait mode) and evolution seems to start with about a 780

[Bug 64538] Re: window resizing limited due to the new search bar

2007-11-25 Thread Andrew Frank
for the screen. can this be fixed. i cannot access the given bugzilla web address to see what is going on there. (problem loading page) thank you andrew frank -- window resizing limited due to the new search bar https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/64538 You received this bug notification because

[Bug 162936] Re: why does ubuntu see 2 cpu when i have only one?

2007-11-18 Thread Andrew Frank
here the info -- hope it helps. -- i saw that it says 'siblings' - does that refer to a multi-thread feature of pentium 4? and is that used in the linux kernel? (i appreciate if you point me to the literature) thank you andrew - processor : 0 vend

[Bug 163558] print - does not print handout with 2 pages

2007-11-18 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: gedit the layout tab allows to select 'handout - 2 pages per sheet' - i expect to see two pages facing each other, reduced does print regular 1 page per sheet. no error message is given (the printer is a kyocera - connected by jet direct or a hp same p

[Bug 162939] Re: excessive cpu usage by nautilus

2007-11-17 Thread Andrew Frank
it did happen again (after a ctrl alt backspace restarting of xwindow) here is the error log ** Attachment added: "nautilus-debug-log.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/10456633/nautilus-debug-log.txt -- excessive cpu usage by nautilus https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/162939 You received thi

[Bug 145121] Re: gnome window manager incorrect window size (too large for screen)

2007-11-17 Thread Andrew Frank
it is still an issue - i have reinstalled gutsy (updated today) and evolution still does create a window which is larger than what my screen manages. my screen si 1024 x 768 (and i use it turned clockwise CW in a portrait format) the video card is built in. i think it is intel gs915? any more

[Bug 162939] Re: excessive cpu usage by nautilus

2007-11-17 Thread Andrew Frank
sorry - no such file in my directory (i have restarted since - did this delete the file?) -- excessive cpu usage by nautilus https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/162939 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug assignee. -- desktop-bugs mailin

[Bug 162936] Re: why does ubunut see 2 cpu when i have only one?

2007-11-15 Thread Andrew Frank
** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/10386586/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcMaps.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/10386587/ProcMaps.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcStatus.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/10386588/ProcStatus.txt -- why do

[Bug 162936] why does ubunut see 2 cpu when i have only one?

2007-11-15 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: gnome-system-monitor the gnome system monitor displays the cpu load for 2 cpus - i have in this old machine a pentium 4 (2.8 mhz) which is according to the bios a single cpu chip. any explanation? need more detail? what? (i also suffer from excessive cp

[Bug 162939] Re: excessive cpu usage by nautilus

2007-11-15 Thread Andrew Frank
** Attachment added: "Screenshot.png" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/10386628/Screenshot.png -- excessive cpu usage by nautilus https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/162939 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug contact for nautilus in ubun

[Bug 162939] Re: excessive cpu usage by nautilus

2007-11-15 Thread Andrew Frank
** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/10386623/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcMaps.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/10386624/ProcMaps.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcStatus.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/10386625/ProcStatus.txt -- excess

[Bug 162939] excessive cpu usage by nautilus

2007-11-15 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: nautilus i tried to add a new user (which failed, claiming this user is already existing, which is not correct; what is correct is that such a user existed in the previous installation - of which the /home directory survived). the attached screenshot s

[Bug 8629] Re: Evolution setup wizard does not fit in 800x600

2007-11-10 Thread Andrew Frank
i do not think that it is due to german translation - i use english! -- the problem seems to be more general than just evolution and happens in nearly all programs now - they open windows which are too big for the screen. (eg. mysql administrator, mysql query are just the last two i used) -- E

[Bug 157900] evolution hangs with calDAV Eplugin

2007-10-27 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: evolution evolution does not start up - or starts up with enormous delays. when i start it in aterminal then i get the error message calDAV Eplugin starting up unexpected kerberos error --what is wrong - what can be changed? comment: it is highly dist

[Bug 154931] gedit does not open xml file

2007-10-20 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: gedit gedit does not open a file which a hex editor shows to be an xml file with a regular encoding (attached; produced by oo writer - saveAs flat XML format). gedit does not fail to open, but just does not return - it must be killed (preferably by click

[Bug 154931] Re: gedit does not open xml file

2007-10-20 Thread Andrew Frank
i run gutsy and the software is updated oct 20, 2007 ** Attachment added: "adoc.fodt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/10082046/adoc.fodt -- gedit does not open xml file https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/154931 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, wh

[Bug 154931] Re: gedit does not open xml file

2007-10-20 Thread Andrew Frank
** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/10082036/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcMaps.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/10082037/ProcMaps.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcStatus.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/10082038/ProcStatus.txt -- gedit

[Bug 149747] Re: evolution does not start when no web connection

2007-10-06 Thread Andrew Frank
** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/9838413/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcMaps.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/9838414/ProcMaps.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcStatus.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/9838415/ProcStatus.txt -- evolution

[Bug 149747] evolution does not start when no web connection

2007-10-06 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: evolution when the web is not connected (but last time evolution run it was connected) then evolution does not start. it shows 'starting evolution' but seems to wait for the web connection. (and 'starting evolution' disappears and nothing new appears. i

[Bug 132066] Re: keyring does not remember password

2007-10-05 Thread Andrew Frank
it is not fixed on my installation (gutsy - updated oct 4). after login keyring asks for a password. i give it and click on 'open this keyring each time i login' -- immediately thereafter i am asked for a password by keyring for the wireless (it is the only key in the keyring) - i give the same p

[Bug 145121] Re: gnome window manager incorrect window size (too large for screen)

2007-09-28 Thread Andrew Frank
no, they are not enabled (i have a 1 ghz tablett). -- gnome window manager incorrect window size (too large for screen) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/145121 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug assignee. -- desktop-bugs mailing lis

[Bug 145354] evolution - filter mailboxes for duplicates - wish

2007-09-26 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: evolution any problem with evolution can result that one has the same mail more than once in a mailbox (problem with deleted mails which get copied again ...) it is extremely useful if one can identify and delete all duplicates of a mail in a mailbox (ba

[Bug 145350] evolution filter action on exit

2007-09-26 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: evolution filters are applied on incoming or outgoing mail. it would be useful if one could specify filters that are applied when evolution closes. example: move mail for some projects to specific folders - but only after they were read in the inbox. balsa has this feature

[Bug 145121] gnome window manager incorrect window size (too large for screen)

2007-09-26 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: gnome i have an unusual portrait screen (1024 x 768) and i have one of the panels to the left. this makes my screen abut 730 wide and 1000 high. i see now numerous applicatoins opening windows which are just a little bit too large, such that the scroll

[Bug 125075] Re: nm-applet: requests keyring password, doesn't use it

2007-09-25 Thread Andrew Frank
i get the problem again - it is a bug, because when i am asked for the password first, i ticked: automatically open this keyring whenever i login, nevertheless i am asked for the password (to open a wap connection) and i am asked twice. i have a completely updated gutsy installation. -- nm-app

[Bug 144810] gedit - button to become root (feature request)

2007-09-25 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: gedit it would be a nice feature if one could become root while gedit already runs. it is annoying to have to exit gedit and start it again with gksudo gedit. (i have seen this feature in kde - seems useful. it just requires an additional menu entry and

[Bug 139763] evolution - progress of apply filter

2007-09-15 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: evolution evolution shows progress for moving individual files when applyint the filter. this is not useful - show progress on how much of the inbox (or whatever box) is already checked. ** Affects: evolution (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided

[Bug 139761] gnome startup problem with initialization

2007-09-15 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: gnome after todays update (sept. 15 - on gutsy 7.10 tribe 5, previous update 13th) starting immediately after the update i have the error: There was an error starting the GNOME Settings Daemon. Some things, such as themes, sounds, or background settings

[Bug 139400] evolution does not stop to signal 'new mail has arrived"

2007-09-13 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: evolution even if the corresponding tick is removed and no notification for new mail is required, a yellow banner appears. it must be possible to stop this completely and have no interruption through notifiations. ** Affects: evolution (Ubuntu) Im

[Bug 139399] find next unread should not stop at end of folder

2007-09-13 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: evolution go to next unread message is important to check for new messages which have been moved to other folders. it presently stops at the end of the folder and does not go to other folders. it is convenient (balsa has this feature) to have 'next unrea

[Bug 107974] Re: Evolution will not remember exchange password

2007-09-13 Thread Andrew Frank
i have the same problem running gutsy 7.10 tribe 5 updated today. especially anoying, it requires a password when sending mail to access the global address book, even if completion for this is ticked off, clicking cancel is enough to continue. -- Evolution will not remember exchange password htt

[Bug 139393] evolution filters must be specific for mailboxes

2007-09-13 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: evolution i have more than one mail account (some pop, some exchange) the filter apply to all - but i want some filters on some and other filters on other mailboxes. i think this is a bug - but it could go to wishlist - then thank you! ** Affects: evol

[Bug 8629] Re: Evolution setup wizard does not fit in 800x600

2007-09-13 Thread Andrew Frank
there are limits on how much a sub-window in evolution can be shrunk - why? the side panel should be reducable to less and the mail window equally. i think part of the problem are that there are limits in how small the windows can be made and these limits are too large. the resizing of windows

[Bug 8629] Re: Evolution setup wizard does not fit in 800x600

2007-09-12 Thread Andrew Frank
i have a portrait screen and evolution does now NEARLY adapt to it (gutsy tribe 5). but unfortunately only NEARLY - it does not take into account the amount of space on the left margin where my panel sits. the window is has the correct size for my screen, and accomodates even the panels at the

Re: [Bug 134475] Re: xournal / gdk_event_get_coords bug in 7.10 gutsy

2007-09-10 Thread Andrew Frank
this bug is fixed in the new version 0.4.0.1 needs to be integrated in ubuntu repositories, but works flawlessly with gutsy tribe 5 -- xournal / gdk_event_get_coords bug in 7.10 gutsy https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/134475 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Des

[Bug 138536] add/remove application vs synaptic

2007-09-10 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: gnome there is a confusion what can be installed with - gnome -> applications -> add/remove - system -> synaptic - apt-get in terminal for a user, especially the two first options are difficult to understand why is rdiff-backup not an application and mu

Re: [Bug 137931] Re: nautilus cut/paste zero length files 7.10

2007-09-07 Thread Andrew Frank
oops... it appears that i could have had a file protection problem - the files where protected 600 in a directory protected 775 (i cannot see why. it is .lyx) and i wanted to paste them into a similarly protected directory (again 775). i guess the later was causing the failue. then my bug shou

[Bug 137931] nautilus cut/paste zero length files 7.10

2007-09-07 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: nautilus i tried to cut and paste two zero-lenthg (empty) files. this did not work. did i make an (stupid) error or is this a bug? rational: 1. for some programs, the existence of zero length files is important (eg lyx with the two pipes) therefore it

[Bug 137729] 7.10 tribe 5 nautilus gives in properties size of folder incrrectly

2007-09-06 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: nautilus the property of a folder : the size is computed as the amount of visible (not hidden) files. this is too low - it must include all files. ** Affects: nautilus (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New -- 7.10 tribe 5 nautilus g

[Bug 122602] Re: Duplicated entries in Places Menu

2007-09-04 Thread Andrew Frank
i observed the duplication when i installed gutsy from the life cd (before anything else done). places has duplicate entries for documents and desktop, but not for other entries. this is a gutsy life cd downloaded on monday 3 sept! andrew -- Duplicated entries in Places Menu https://bugs.launch

[Bug 93788] Re: screen resolution: changes are not retained

2007-08-29 Thread Andrew Frank
i checked - the screen rotation is not retained after log-out. i.e. i set the screen to normal (my default in the xorg.conf is portrait) and when i restart i have a portrait screen. there is also still no entry in the applications -> system-tools -> configuration editor. i run gutsy (updated tod

[Bug 135350] Re: gutsy - assistive technolgy requires user 'root'

2007-08-28 Thread Andrew Frank
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 134958 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/134958 this happens when you try to enter 'accessible login' button (not on keyboard accessibility). -- gutsy - assistive technolgy requires user 'root' https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/135350 You received this bug

[Bug 135350] gutsy - assistive technolgy requires user 'root'

2007-08-28 Thread Andrew Frank
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 134958 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/134958 Public bug reported: i tried to set up assistive technology (a on-board (on-screen) keyboard for login) - but system -> preferences - universal access -- assistive technolgy says that i am not the user 'ro

Re: [Bug 93788] Re: screen resolution: changes are not retained

2007-08-23 Thread Andrew Frank
it is difficult - because the screen rotation does not rotate the wacom stylus with it (i have a table) - i have reported this bug already (on gutsy) will try with a mouse later andrew On 23 Aug 07 18 08, Sebastien Bacher wrote: > Do you still have the issue? What version of Ubuntu do you use

[Bug 132721] Re: divx 5 is not handled, codec library from FF is installed

2007-08-15 Thread Andrew Frank
** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/8841251/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcMaps.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/8841252/ProcMaps.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcStatus.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/8841253/ProcStatus.txt -- divx 5 is

[Bug 132721] divx 5 is not handled, codec library from FF is installed

2007-08-15 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: totem i try to play an .avi file. the FF code library is installed, but i get the message, that a codec to handle DivX 5 is needed. -- the message could be more specific what needs to be done - i am not a specialist in video stuff. thanks andrew Prob

[Bug 95644] Re: after open the corresponding window is not raised

2007-08-14 Thread Andrew Frank
easy step to recreate the observed behaviour are easy (excuse me for not having responded earlier, i did not see your request before): go to a mail program (i use balsa, but it occured before, when i was using thunderbird). open mozilla, chang to a mailer select the mail that reports about a bug

[Bug 103073] Re: terminal used for package configuration blocks

2007-04-13 Thread Andrew Frank
the terminal opens and has instruction what to do, but no instructions what keys are to press to get them done. i would add a hint: "tab moves the cursor, return select the option highlighted" this would be sufficient for most people, i hope. (better would be to replace this "stone-age" terminal

[Bug 82289] trash not accessible in eye of gnome

2007-04-12 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: egnome i work on an vfat partition and when viewing pictures (.jpg) and delete a picture, i got after the confirmation the error message 'couldn't access trash'. ** Affects: eog (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: Unconfirmed -- trash

[Bug 103803] feisty - gnome - where did the bug reporting entry in system (on panel) go

2007-04-06 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: gnome up to yesterday, under system (in the panels) was an entry "report bug" (just above "help and support". this was very handy and collected information about the system from which the bug was reported. why did it disappear? where did it go? ** Affec

[Bug 95644] Re: after open the corresponding window is not raised

2007-04-06 Thread Andrew Frank
this is very annoying - one clicks a web address in a mail and seemingly nothing happens (i expect that mozilla appears and opens the web page), after several clicks, i change to mozilla (in the list of open windows at the bottom of the screen) and then i see that i have several tabs in mozilla ope

[Bug 103073] Re: terminal used for package configuration blocks

2007-04-06 Thread Andrew Frank
i later found that there is a way - using the tab to have the OK "button" highlighted and then hit return. this was -once upon a time- a known method (about 20 years ago) -- could you update the editing window of the configuration editor? (or at least add a descriptive to tell users how to move ar

[Bug 94995] Re: opening a program does not immediately show a reaction

2007-04-06 Thread Andrew Frank
this is now fixed with one of the latest updates of 7.04 thank you! andrew -- opening a program does not immediately show a reaction https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/94995 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug assignee. -- desktop-bug

[Bug 103518] Re: window in evolution does not adapt to screen size

2007-04-05 Thread Andrew Frank
it seems that this is the smalest window that evoluation allows - this is too large for a 1024 by 768 (portrait - i.e. the width is 768 only, minus one ribbon). -- window in evolution does not adapt to screen size https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/103518 You received this bug notification because y

[Bug 103518] Re: window in evolution does not adapt to screen size

2007-04-05 Thread Andrew Frank
** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://librarian.launchpad.net/7175886/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcMaps.txt" http://librarian.launchpad.net/7175887/ProcMaps.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcStatus.txt" http://librarian.launchpad.net/7175888/ProcStatus.txt -- window

[Bug 103518] window in evolution does not adapt to screen size

2007-04-05 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: evolution i use my screen in portrait format and it is somewhat smaller than a regular screen. evolution does not adapt to this screen size and opens a window which extends further to the right than what i can see. ProblemType: Bug Architecture: i386 Dat

[Bug 103073] terminal used for package configuration blocks

2007-04-04 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: gnome-terminal this terminal was opened during a apt-get command to select a configuration (here for postfix) - and blocks. the question at the end is , but there is no key (enter, tab, ^c, ^S,... etc. ) which makes this go forward or disappear. blocks th

[Bug 103073] Re: terminal used for package configuration blocks

2007-04-04 Thread Andrew Frank
** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://librarian.launchpad.net/7146853/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcMaps.txt" http://librarian.launchpad.net/7146854/ProcMaps.txt ** Attachment added: "ProcStatus.txt" http://librarian.launchpad.net/7146855/ProcStatus.txt -- termin

[Bug 96253] Re: search does not show correct results nor correct location

2007-04-04 Thread Andrew Frank
i need the location of a file when i try to group files and want to collect related files into a folder. then i should be able to see which files are already in the folder and which not, grab these and move them. i need the location also when multiple files with the same name exist and i want to o

[Bug 94995] Re: opening a program does not immediately show a reaction

2007-04-01 Thread Andrew Frank
i open from a panel (e.g. thunderbird). it does not show any sign of working (no round spinning cursor) and then later i see for some programs at the bottom pannel an indication "starting XX" which changes later into the "XX" button. -- opening a program does not immediately show a reaction https

Re: [Bug 93788] Re: screen resolution: changes are not retained

2007-03-30 Thread Andrew Frank
the option would be used to determine if the wacom stylus input is a tablet pc (and the coordinate axis must be turned with the screen) or is a separate wacom tablet, and the axis must not be turned. i would word: "working on a table pc (turn stylus coordinates with screen rotation) ?" == tick

[Bug 96253] search does not show correct results nor correct location

2007-03-25 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: nautilus in feisty the search for a file in the window does not show the location of the file at all - this makes search unusable. further: searches from the root downwards do not work and report always zero results. locate on the command line gives me

[Bug 95644] after open the corresponding window is not raised

2007-03-24 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: gnome when a new window is opended or a new tab (in mozilla) by double clicking a web address in a document, the new window is not the focus, it is not raised, but remains hidden behind other windows. (together with no feedback that something is happenin

Re: [Bug 93788] Re: screen resolution: changes are not retained

2007-03-24 Thread Andrew Frank
dear cesare, i can see that for tablet computers, the rotation should go together, for others not - so this would need an additional tick-box. i have changed the xorg.conf and have two launchers for the two small scrpts to change when i need it. so it is sufficiently solved. thank you for your

Re: [Bug 93788] Re: screen resolution: changes are not retained

2007-03-23 Thread Andrew Frank
when rotating the screen on a tablet computer, it is important to rotate the wacom stylus coordinates with it. the commands are (as a bashfile) for example #!/bin/bash # Tablet PC Mode Script tabletpcmode.sh # Made for the Toshiba Sattelite R15-S822 # Running Ubuntu Edgy Eft 6.10 # # Last Upda

Re: [Bug 93788] Re: screen resolution: changes are not retained

2007-03-23 Thread Andrew Frank
there is no key for the rotation in gconf-editor - i guess that is the error? andrew Cesare Tirabassi wrote: > Many thanks for you report! > > I assume you are talking about Gnome. > Is there a key for it in the configuration file? > It should be something like /desktop/gnome/screen/default/0/

[Bug 94995] opening a program does not immediately show a reaction

2007-03-22 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: gnome a principle of user interface design is to provide feedback to the user. gnome does not always respect this. a particularly annoying behaviour is: when opening a program (double click) nothing happens for a while till the program opens. when the op

[Bug 94846] nautilus does not show correct path after UP command

2007-03-22 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: nautilus the icons (boxes) in the top part of nautilus which show the path to the currenct directory are incorect. if i open a link on my desktop to my home director (frank) then it shows frank / desktop / frank after an up command i see the desktop, b

[Bug 93788] screen resolution: changes are not retained

2007-03-19 Thread Andrew Frank
Public bug reported: the screen resolutoin (in system->administration) serves also to change the orientation of the screen and a tick-box to indicate that this should become the default value. if this box is ticked, nevertheless, the change is not retained and the screen starts again in the appear

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