[Bug 950949] Re: no en_GB thesaurus for libreoffice

2012-04-17 Thread dougfractal
Well I downloaded the Libreoffice GB langauge files and opened the package and made my way to the thesaurus folder. One issue is that the GB data files are called th_en_US_v2.dat and th_en_US_v2.idx and they are exactly the same size as the same named files in the mythes-en-us package. colour (

[Bug 950949] [NEW] no en_GB thesaurus for libreoffice

2012-03-09 Thread dougfractal
Public bug reported: The US and GB thesaurus are combined, but there is no sym link in mythes, so the en_GB thesaurus is greyed out (no ctrl-F7) the fix is :- cd /usr/share/mythes sudo ln -s th_en_US_v2.dat th_en_GB_v2.dat sudo ln -s th_en_US_v2.idx th_en_GB_v2.idx lsb_release -rd Description:

[Bug 150690] Re: Can't drag a window to another workspace

2010-07-13 Thread dougfractal
What you can't do with expose but with workplace switcher is for example drag an image from a firefox window, hover over a different workspace in the switcher. This switches workspace to the application that is waiting for the dragged input image. -- Can't drag a window to another workspace https

[Bug 150690] Re: Can't drag a window to another workspace

2010-05-23 Thread dougfractal
I wish I had the time and skill to help. But if the expo function code was used it might give even more dynamic look. Example attached. ** Attachment added: "gnome-panel workspace switcher with an expo look" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/48969604/expo_as_win_switcher.jpg -- Can't drag a wi

[Bug 387559] Re: Unable to use STV680 based webcam with Jaunty (REGRESSION)

2010-01-08 Thread dougfractal
This worked for me pkill gvfs-gphoto2-volume-monitor sudo apt-get install xawtv sudo rmmod stv680 sudo modprobe stv680 swapRGB_on=-1 ls /dev/video* -- Unable to use STV680 based webcam with Jaunty (REGRESSION) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387559 You received this bug notification because

[Bug 429841] Re: broken packaging: package flashplugin-nonfree 10.0.22.87ubuntu1 failed to install/upgrade: (breaks upgrade)

2009-11-03 Thread dougfractal
Thanks Emanuel Greisen rm /var/lib/dpkg/info/flashplugin-nonfree.prerm dpkg --remove --force-remove-reinstreq flashplugin-nonfree dpkg --purge --force-remove-reinstreq flashplugin-nonfree Worked for me too. -- broken packaging: package flashplugin-nonfree 10.0.22.87ubuntu1 failed to install/up

[Bug 384579] Re: Linux thinks there’s a fl oppy drive when there’s not. Probing slows down bootup by almost a minute.

2009-08-10 Thread dougfractal
@Andy Whitcroft Supplied logs dmesg sudo time /lib/udev/devkit-disks-part-id /dev/fd0 /var/log/udev ** Attachment added: "dmesg, devkit-disks-part-id, udev" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/30117597/logs.tar.gz -- Linux thinks there’s a floppy drive when there’s not. Probing slows down bootup

[Bug 384579] Re: Linux thinks there’s a fl oppy drive when there’s not. Probing slows down bootup by almost a minute.

2009-07-25 Thread dougfractal
@Andy Whitcroft d...@karmic:~/Desktop$ zcat /boot/initrd.img-`uname -r` | cpio -t | grep floppy 41035 blocks ** Attachment added: "dmesg.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/29527437/dmesg.txt -- Linux thinks there’s a floppy drive when there’s not. Probing slows down bootup by almost a minu

[Bug 384579] Re: Linux thinks there’s a fl oppy drive when there’s not. Probing slows down bootup by almost a minute.

2009-07-23 Thread dougfractal
Fresh install of Karmic alpha 3 with Andy W's deb. aptitude search ~iinitramfs-tools -F "%20p %35v" initramfs-tools 0.92bubuntu39~lp384579apw1 tail /var/log/syslog Jul 24 00:06:30 karmic kernel: [ 118.640120] Buffer I/O error on device fd0

[Bug 396459] Re: auto-login settings not migrated

2009-07-13 Thread dougfractal
My vanilla install of karmic, didn't autologin, but this worked for me echo " [deamon] AutomaticLoginEnable=true AutomaticLogin=$(whoami) DefaultSession=gnome.desktop" | sudo tee -a /etc/gdm/custom.conf -- auto-login settings not migrated https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/396459 You received this

[Bug 384579] Re: Linux thinks there’s a fl oppy drive when there’s not. Probing slows down bootup by almost a minute.

2009-07-13 Thread dougfractal
I can also confirm problem, above code fixed it. echo "blacklist floppy" | sudo tee /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist- floppy.conf && sudo rmmod floppy && sudo update-initramfs -u -- Linux thinks there’s a floppy drive when there’s not. Probing slows down bootup by almost a minute. https://bugs.launch

[Bug 150690] Re: Compiz Gutsy : Can't drag a window to another workspace

2009-05-14 Thread dougfractal
I just thought I would make a mock up of a more colourful workspace switcher. Since expo already has the functionality that we want, it must be possible to overlay expo into the workspace switch applet. ** Attachment added: "mock up of an Expo type workspace switcher" http://launchpadlibraria

Re: [Bug 150690] Re: Compiz Gutsy : Can't drag a window to another workspace

2009-05-06 Thread dougfractal
IMO the switcher should be like a mini 'expo' when in compiz mode, and classic style when in metacity. 2009/5/6 wdesmet > @paul beardsell: that sets the window manager back to metacity instead > of compiz which is why it works again. > > The 'about' option on the workspace switcher states: >

[Bug 372185] [NEW] sdlbasic-0.0.20070714-2 help path is wrong

2009-05-05 Thread dougfractal
Public bug reported: Release:9.04 sdlbasic 0.0.20070714-2 In the /etc/sdlbasic/Global.properties: command.scite.help=$(BROWSER) "file:$(SciteDefaultHome)/../doc/sdlBasic/english/index.html" actual path is file:/usr/share/doc/sdlbasic/english/index.html the $(SciteDefaultHome) is set to "

[Bug 276431] Re: Reinstalling Xulrunner 1.9, got an error

2008-12-02 Thread dougfractal
Setting up xulrunner-1.9 (1.9.0.4+nobinonly-0ubuntu0.8.04.1) ... /usr/lib/xulrunner-1.9.0.4/xulrunner-bin: error while loading shared libraries: libnssutil3.so.1d: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory dpkg: error processing xulrunner-1.9 (--configure): subprocess post-install

[Bug 113658] Re: When apt-cacher is used, Update-Manger fails (not #78673 duplicate)

2008-11-07 Thread dougfractal
here's my workaround cp /etc/apt/sources.list /etc/apt/sources.list.backup insert=`sed -e "s/^A.* \"//; s/\";$// ; s,/$,," /etc/apt/apt.conf` sed -i -e "s,http://,$insert/,"; /etc/apt/sources.list cat /etc/apt/sources.list mv /etc/apt/apt.conf /etc/apt/apt.conf.proxy update-manager -d -c cp /etc/a

[Bug 134899] Re: LMMS has no .desktop file

2008-09-24 Thread dougfractal
here's my 2cents worth Effects Intrepid as well. I guess LMMS keep omitting from their packages on their site. echo "[Desktop Entry] Version=3.2 Encoding=UTF-8 Name=LMMS GenericName=Linux MultiMedia Studio Comment=Create multi-track audio Exec=lmms Icon=/usr/share/lmms/themes/default/icon.png Te

[Bug 205016] Re: [Hardy] Dektop effect on Ati Xpress 200 - (Video) Performance problem ?

2008-04-16 Thread dougfractal
I installed Hardy 12th April daily DVD, I had no ISP so no internet connection. So could do no updates. Computer would login, 5 seconds go black then logout. It would login to "GNOME failsafe" most of the time, but sometimes stop the rest of gnome loading after drawing the background. switchi

[Bug 194714] Re: [Hardy] ndiswrapper does not function with 2.6.24

2008-03-23 Thread dougfractal
Hi I read a couple of week ago this article http://kerneltrap.org/Linux/NDISwrapper_and_the_GPL "A change after 2.6.24 broke ndiswrapper by accidentally removing its access to GPL-only symbols," And thought at the time that Hardy would have supply the patched kernel version. From what i under

[Bug 62489] Re: Package outdated

2007-09-23 Thread dougfractal
The ubuntu,Debian versions of xnee are 1.08-3 the present version is 3.0.x http://savannah.gnu.org/projects/xnee/ http://www.sandklef.com/xnee/ no problem installing this package on gutsy http://jeremiahfoster.com/deb_repository/binary/xnee_3.01-1_i386.deb Doug -- Package outdated https://bu

[Bug 141397] drag between workspace switcher not working

2007-09-20 Thread dougfractal
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: compiz workspace switcher applet Gutsy An item (say an image) dragged over to the workspace switcher doesn't switch to the new workspace. Items in the switcher wont drag to another switcher workspace. I know this is a workspace/viewport issue. but is

[Bug 136711] Re: Show Hidden Files broken in common dialogs

2007-09-20 Thread dougfractal
Now I feel foolish. I accidentally right clicked the file list box and there was an menu "Show Hidden Files" problem solved. :-) -- Show Hidden Files broken in common dialogs https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/136711 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which

[Bug 136711] Re: Show Hidden Files broken in common dialogs

2007-09-20 Thread dougfractal
I'm still not clear on how to fix this. It's annoying as all the .dot files are at the top of the list. i'm Gutsy and up to date using an old /home folder. is this a gtk thing? as it affects all my "open" dialogs. 'Switching "show hidden files" on/off on gEdit ' how? -- Show Hidden Files bro

[Bug 94804] Re: dhcp3-server init script fails to show problem in configuration file

2007-09-11 Thread dougfractal
>From gutsy no error displayed /etc/init.d/dhcp3-server file already contains /usr/sbin/dhcpd3 -t -cf $CONFIG_FILE 2>&1| sed '1,4d' reverting to /usr/sbin/dhcpd3 -t -q -cf $CONFIG_FILE displayed error "The error was: drop_privileges: could not set group id: Operation not permitted" -- dhcp3-

[Bug 34590] Re: DRI not Automatically Enabled for ATI Rage Mobility P/M - Mach64

2007-09-05 Thread dougfractal
noted:I've grayed the script. pointed to an updated version of the script using the newer xf86-video-ati-6.7.192.tar.bz2(26-Aug-2007) but alex.bb http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=3274249&postcount=172 in my view has the best method. using fiesty-backports and audiophyl's compiled

[Bug 34590] Re: DRI not Automatically Enabled for ATI Rage Mobility P/M - Mach64

2007-07-30 Thread dougfractal
Matt Hoy, I'm sorry that it doesn't work for you. But i386DX http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=3089287#post3089287 has confirmed that it works for your card with no problems.I believe that problem is in damage to the files from previous attempts or incomplete troubleshooting. Matt Hoy has

[Bug 34590] Re: DRI not Automatically Enabled for ATI Rage Mobility P/M - Mach64

2007-07-29 Thread dougfractal
This bug seems to be a major annoyance to ATI Rage Mobility P/M - Mach64 users. I've created a script that may help many users. http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=3090744&postcount=161 card database http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=3090744&postcount=162 NOTES: audiophyl has direction

[Bug 104047] Re: [apport] ypbind crashed with SIGSEGV

2007-04-08 Thread dougfractal
To reproduce. Suspend. Resume nis apport message. -- [apport] ypbind crashed with SIGSEGV in test_bindings_once() https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/104047 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing lis

Re: [Bug 104047] Re: [apport] ypbind crashed with SIGSEGV in test_bindings_once()

2007-04-08 Thread dougfractal
need-i386-retrace How can I help. I have a laptop that normally uses nis. I've taken it away from the network mv /etc/init.d/nis /etc/init.d/nisOLD #'ed the nis parts in /etc/passwd & /etc/group I then did and disto upgrade to feisty, which created an new /etc/init.d/nis Later i saw apport icon s

[Bug 104089] [apport] ypbind crashed with SIGSEGV in test_bindings_once()

2007-04-07 Thread dougfractal
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: nis I just opened the lid of the laptop and saw the crash report icon. Sorry I can't be more help ProblemType: Crash Architecture: i386 Date: Thu Apr 5 19:14:40 2007 DistroRelease: Ubuntu 7.04 ExecutablePath: /usr/sbin/ypbind Package: nis 3.17-2ubuntu2

[Bug 104089] Re: [apport] ypbind crashed with SIGSEGV in test_bindings_once()

2007-04-07 Thread dougfractal
** Attachment added: "CoreDump.gz" http://librarian.launchpad.net/7212457/CoreDump.gz ** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://librarian.launchpad.net/7212458/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "Disassembly.txt" http://librarian.launchpad.net/7212459/Disassembly.txt ** Attachm

[Bug 104047] [apport] ypbind crashed with SIGSEGV in test_bindings_once()

2007-04-07 Thread dougfractal
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: nis I just opened the lid of the laptop and saw the crash report icon. Sorry I can't be more help ProblemType: Crash Architecture: i386 Date: Thu Apr 5 19:14:40 2007 DistroRelease: Ubuntu 7.04 ExecutablePath: /usr/sbin/ypbind Package: nis 3.17-2ubuntu2

[Bug 104047] Re: [apport] ypbind crashed with SIGSEGV in test_bindings_once()

2007-04-07 Thread dougfractal
** Attachment added: "CoreDump.gz" http://librarian.launchpad.net/7211222/CoreDump.gz ** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://librarian.launchpad.net/7211223/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "Disassembly.txt" http://librarian.launchpad.net/7211224/Disassembly.txt ** Attachm

Re: [Bug 78870] Re: openoffice crash when text dragged to firefox

2007-04-05 Thread dougfractal
Thanks for letting me know. Do you know if there is ever a plan to support drag & drop images from firefox to openoffice.org. I know that the neooffice team say that it's upto firefox to copy the picture and not the text. But as an end user and maintainer to a school network it's a feature that wo

[Bug 78870] openoffice crash when text dragged to firefox

2007-01-11 Thread dougfractal
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: openoffice.org-writer i386. Edgy Ubuntu. openoffice.org 2.1 (feisty package in edgy ubuntu) (Although http://people.ubuntu.com/~doko/ubuntu/edgy/ had a fix for 2.0.4, which had done same effect.) To reproduce OO.o crash method 1. Select text in OO.o, d