[Bug 120420] Re: Tilde not working on iMac in UK (Feisty)

2009-08-07 Thread Mark Carter
Rolf, I seem to recall that Intrepid still had the problem. I'm using a regular Dell keyboard at the moment, and haven't got Jackalope currently installed. It's a bug that seems to have been ongoing for ages, and I've no reason to suppose that it's been fixed. When Koala comes along I can retest th

[Bug 48753] Re: [ia64] Module 'efivars' not load by default

2008-12-22 Thread Mark Carter
... and Intrepid Ibex. -- [ia64] Module 'efivars' not load by default https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/48753 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com

[Bug 262512] Re: runit messes up system

2008-12-21 Thread Mark Carter
I'm not sure of the exact sequence of events, but I install git-daemon on Ibex. I believe this installs runit (??). When I boot, I get the Ubuntu splash screen come up, but about half way through it drops to the console with the message: Loading the saved-state of the serial devices... -runit: le

[Bug 99179] Re: Feisty videodev.h dependency errors

2008-04-28 Thread Mark Carter
I confirm trollord's report of 2008-04-26. -- Feisty videodev.h dependency errors https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/99179 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 https://lis

[Bug 85118] Re: epiphany launch error: Unable to connect to session bus

2008-04-28 Thread Mark Carter
I'm using Kubuntu Hardy. If I install and try to start Epiphany, I the following error dialog box appears: Could not start GNOME Web Browser Startup failed because of the following error: Failed to execute dbus-launch to autolaunch D-Bus session. -- epiphany launch error: Unable to connect to s

[Bug 120420] Re: Tilde not working on iMac in UK (Hardy)

2008-04-28 Thread Mark Carter
In my .xession file, I have added the line xmodmap ~/docs/uconfig/xmodmap In ~/docs/uconfig/xmodmap I have added the lines keycode 49 = section plusminus keycode 94 = grave asciitilde This fixes the keyboard for me. So there's something that you guys need to jig in order to get the keyboard worki

[Bug 223067] Re: Missing python-gtk2 dependency

2008-04-28 Thread Mark Carter
Jordan, I am using Hardy Kubuntu (desktop). -- Missing python-gtk2 dependency https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/223067 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 https://lists.

[Bug 120420] Re: Tilde not working on iMac in UK (Feisty)

2008-04-27 Thread Mark Carter
This is still an ongoing problem with Hardy (full version). Is there any way of telling what keymap I'm actually using? -- Tilde not working on iMac in UK (Feisty) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/120420 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscrib

[Bug 48753] Re: [ia64] Module 'efivars' not load by default

2008-04-27 Thread Mark Carter
I'm using Linux picasso 2.6.24-16-generic #1 SMP Thu Apr 10 12:47:45 UTC 2008 x86_64 GNU/Linux running Hardy Kubuntu. The problem I reported on 2007-09-16 persists in Hardy. -- [ia64] Module 'efivars' not load by default https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/48753 You received this bug notification b

[Bug 223067] Re: Missing python-gtk2 dependency

2008-04-27 Thread Mark Carter
Grrr. When I said python-matlibplot, I meant python-matplotlib. -- Missing python-gtk2 dependency https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/223067 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.ubunt

[Bug 223067] [NEW] Missing python-gtk2 dependency

2008-04-27 Thread Mark Carter
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: python-matplotlib In Hardy, apt-get install python-matlibplot. Then type: python -c "import pylab" You get the result: Traceback (most recent call last): File "", line 1, in File "/usr/lib/python2.5/site-packages/pylab.py", line 1, in from matp

[Bug 77976] Re: mediawiki: overlaps an earlier Alias

2008-01-31 Thread Mark Carter
I installed mediawiki on Gutsy Ubuntu server Linux dali 2.6.22-14-server #1 SMP Sun Oct 14 23:34:23 GMT 2007 i686 GNU/Linux and made a successful install without the problems I noted above. The version I installed on Gutsy is: mediawiki 1:1.10 website engine for collaborative work -

[Bug 77976] Re: mediawiki: overlaps an earlier Alias

2008-01-12 Thread Mark Carter
It's difficult to recall. As far as I recall, it was not removed in the past, and that the problem occurred on the server version, but not the regular one. Sorry I can't be of more help. I might be installing Gutsy server on a new machine in the near future, so I'll be able to test things with a cl

[Bug 120420] Re: Tilde not working on iMac in UK (Feisty)

2008-01-12 Thread Mark Carter
Currently, I am using Gutsy 7.10 (full version). Virtual console grave and tilde don't work correctly. So now I install: console-common console-data console-setup console-tools As root, I do: dpkg-reconfigure console-setup with Keyboard model: Macin

[Bug 153048] Re: git-daemon-run doesn't

2007-12-23 Thread Mark Carter
To get the server to run on startup: sudo gedit /etc/event.d/runsvdir and include the lines: start on runlevel 2 start on runlevel 3 start on runlevel 4 start on runlevel 5 stop on shutdown respawn exec /usr/sbin/runsvdir-start IMO, this should be handled by the package, too. -- git-daemon-run

[Bug 99179] Re: Feisty videodev.h dependency errors

2007-12-08 Thread Mark Carter
Nanley, it's not so much of an issue now, I can get to compile what I want to compile. I still think there's a bug, though - that is better ironed out instead of being closed. I am now using Gutsy, with my packages up-to-date. My original code was slightly flawed, and a better version (also attach

[Bug 36342] Re: grub (installer too) doesn't work with apple usb-keyboard on a pc-system

2007-11-06 Thread Mark Carter
Actually, the unplug/replug of the USB keyboard trick never seemed to work for me anyway. On some occasions it was possible to hold down a key to make the keyboard responsive at the Grub menu - but it mostly didn't work. -- grub (installer too) doesn't work with apple usb-keyboard on a pc-system

[Bug 153048] Re: git-daemon-run doesn't

2007-11-03 Thread Mark Carter
On Gutsy: # apt-get install git-daemon-run Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state information... Done git-daemon-run is already the newest version. 0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded. 2 not fully installed or removed. Need to get 0B o

[Bug 48753] Re: [ia64] Module 'efivars' not load by default

2007-09-16 Thread Mark Carter
I'm reporting a "me too" on my Intel iMac (it's 32- rather than 64-bit) Linux picasso 2.6.22-11-generic #1 SMP Fri Sep 7 05:07:05 GMT 2007 i686 GNU/Linux running a tribal version of Gutsy. Here's a transcript: [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~# apt-get install efibootmgr ... [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~# efibootmgr Fa

[Bug 122680] Re: no way to install a custom keymap

2007-08-29 Thread Mark Carter
I would like to add a "me too". I'm using a Mac UK keyboard. I apt-get install console-data console-common, then install-keymap the correct keyboard layout. My tilde and grave then work as expected, whereas I got a > and < before. However, like OP says, the keymap doesn't survive a reboot. My X11

[Bug 122680] Re: no way to install a custom keymap

2007-08-29 Thread Mark Carter
I forgot to mention that I am running Gutsy tribe 3. -- no way to install a custom keymap https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/122680 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.

[Bug 120420] Re: Tilde not working on iMac in UK (Feisty)

2007-07-19 Thread Mark Carter
A bug maintainer changed the sourcepackagename from None to xorg. However, I don't think the bug is xorg specific, because the problem also appears in virtual consoles. Some tweaking to the underlying way that the keymaps work is required. -- Tilde not working on iMac in UK (Feisty) https://bugs.

[Bug 126012] Re: Firefox memory usage increases to point of no response

2007-07-14 Thread Mark Carter
I ran firefox 2.0.0.4+1-0ubuntu1 on an iMac 20" on the same website as the Original Poster. I have 1GB RAM, 3GB swap space. Here is some memory use statistics I gathered whilst visitng http://www.virginradio.co.uk/listen/ Time Memory usage (%) (mins)RAMSwap 0 29

[Bug 123341] Re: Xorg fails to start on Core2 Duo 20" iMac

2007-07-14 Thread Mark Carter
"Me too" I get the same backtrace and signal 11 problem. I have also observed "the loading bar will, at some point, appear out side the area the bar should appear and sticks". I haven't tried editing xorg.conf. ** Changed in: xorg (Ubuntu) Status: New => Confirmed -- Xorg fails to star

[Bug 62002] Re: [i945] Installer X server startup fails

2007-07-14 Thread Mark Carter
I tried testing Gutsy Tribe 2 on an Intel iMac 20" in UK. I got: Failed to start the X server Fatal server error: Caught signal 11. Server aborting It did manage to start it once in 4 attempts. though. -- [i945] Installer X server startup fails https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/62002 You receive

[Bug 120420] Re: Tilde not working on iMac in UK (Feisty)

2007-07-14 Thread Mark Carter
Problem persists on Gutsy tribe 2. -- Tilde not working on iMac in UK (Feisty) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/120420 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https:/

[Bug 36342] Re: grub (installer too) doesn't work with apple usb-keyboard on a pc-system

2007-07-14 Thread Mark Carter
I'm getting the same problem trying to install Gutsy tribe 1. I'm using an Intel iMac in UK. The thread here: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=499387 suggests the following workaround: "If you unplug and replug a USB keyboard on the selection screen it should start working" -- grub (ins

[Bug 99179] Re: Feisty videodev.h dependency errors

2007-06-28 Thread Mark Carter
luvcview now compiles on Feisty. However, _G_config.h still doesn't find size_t. Technically, I think think that this is still "wrong", but now a low-priority bug as far as I'm concerned. -- Feisty videodev.h dependency errors https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/99179 You received this bug notificat

[Bug 120420] Tilde not working on iMac in UK (Feisty)

2007-06-14 Thread Mark Carter
Public bug reported: I can't get the tilde to work properly in Feisty ubuntu for a 20" iMac in UK. TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM 1. Select System > Preferences > Keyboard 2. Select tab Layouts 3. In the listbox "Selected layouts", check the item "United Kingdom Macintosh" 4. At keyboard Model, click t

[Bug 99179] Feisty videodev.h dependency errors

2007-03-30 Thread Mark Carter
Public bug reported: I was trying to compile some software called luvcview. It compiles OK in Edgy, but there seems to be a regression under Feisty beta. You can see dependency problems by creating the file blah.c: #include #include main() { puts("hello"); } Then do gcc -I/usr/incl

[Bug 91417] k3b Edgy server missing dependencies (cdrdao,...)

2007-03-11 Thread Mark Carter
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: k3b I am running Edgy server. I can apt-get install k3b without incident. When I run k3b it reports "System Configuration Problems", as follows: Unable to find cdrdao executable K3b uses cdrdao to actually write CDs. Solution: Install the cdrdao pac

[Bug 77976] mediawiki: overlaps an earlier Alias

2007-01-04 Thread Mark Carter
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: mediawiki On Edgy: Linux crab 2.6.17-10-server #2 SMP Fri Oct 13 18:47:26 UTC 2006 i686 GNU/Linux Suppose I apt-get install mediawiki If I do apache2ctl start I obtain the message: [Thu Jan 04 16:49:47 2007] [warn] The Alias directive in /etc/