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Ah just perfect! thanks man :) I didn't know these types of files was there, i really need to explore the /dev filesystem some more.

A simple question, is it possible to eject a usb-device by specifying its UUID insted of the device file? So insted of doing this:


eject /dev/sdb

You would do this:


eject 31AA-99B8

Ah that's nice, your first example worked perfectly.

Thanks mate :-)

Hey all, im stuck working on a script where i use dialog, and im trying to use a dialog prgbox to print out-put from a command and it's simply not working.

The syntax is:

dialog --prgbox "cal"...

A that was simple. i should have figured that out myself ](*,)Anyway really appreciate your help.

Say i want to create a simple inputbox like this:


dialog --inputbox "Please enter a hostname" 10 60Is there a way to get a default value already filled in the input field? Say i would like it to...

Setting the shell options to extended fixed it the way i chose to do it, i found that method in the book i'm reading right now and i missed that i had to enable extglob.



And of course using...

I have just recently started with Bash scripting, and i am trying to move files according to their file extension. Directly at the bash prompt i can do like this:


mv *+(.jpg|.jpeg|.gif|.png)...

Aha i see, i will have to try out using virtual ips as well, it can be quite handy :)

thought i would post an update on this problem, it sorted itself as soon as i upgraded to 12.10. I have no idea what was causing the problem but I'm glad it's fixed now :)

Should i mark this...

I have just started too learn about IPv6 and i must say it is really interesting.

I have managed to set up a simple Local area network with two hosts, and they are able to communicate using the...

My new script looks like this.


#!/bin/sh xrandr --output default --primary --mode 1920x1080

Still won't work.

Found the solution. :)

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Pay/FAQs/Bad_APT_Auth

Followed the steps but it's not working.

Running.


xrandr -q

I got this.

The proper ones? how do i find this out? Should i check if the URI is correct for these repositorys?




Not quite following, do you mean https://launchpad.net/ubuntu ?

So when i try to install Amnesia:the dark decent from the software center, or when i run the ordinary system updates i get this message.


W:Failed to fetch ...

So when i try to install Amnesia:the dark decent from the software center, or when i run the ordinary system updates i get this message.


W:Failed to fetch...

I really appreciate all the replys, very usefull information. I will make sure to vist a vendor and try out diffrent laptops, to test screen size, weight and preformance.

I will post when i have...

Ah i see, with the replys so far, i think that the main problem ain't the speed but rather the screen size?

Still i am not quite sure :confused:

Best deal would be a laptop at 14-15" inch...

Thanks, this just the information that i need :D well i am going to work all summer so i will be on the lookout for an other laptop. The reason i was thinking about getting a mini PC is beacuse the...

So this fall i will go to college, and i need a laptop/netbook for my studies i am mostly going to use it for email, word processing, create presentations etc, it is not going to be used for...

I first managed to solve my problem with a "dirty fix". i created the users home directory manually, now i was able to log in with my ldapusers.

So the problem was inside...

You sir are my hero, i changed the folder path and now everything is back to normal. If you were here i would kiss you! You are awsome! :P

Aha the path to the "Pictures" folder is not correct, so editing the folder path here should make things right?

If you want anything translated from the screenshot just let me know.