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I have the same problem with logitech EX 100 and also with microsoft wireless keyboard. The devices are working without problems when I log into windows.

I want to write a bash script that will turn off the screen after a set time of idle time. I need this script because the turn off screen option in the power settings is highly unreliable and in many...

I discovered the source of the problem:
A file with the name form "name.desktop"

I changed the name, and the problem was solved.

When I try to browse through directories in native kde/qt application including the default kubuntu file browser, I have to wait for a minute or so while the cpu works extra hard and occasionally i...

I followed this link
http://rewind.themasterplan.in/2007/07/15/sexy-smooth-fonts-on-kubuntu/



I got mixed results. Some things look better, other things like for example the text I insert in...

same as mine.

I noticed that when I log in into xfce session (most of the time I use kde), the fonts look different, less readable, in my browsers.

Is there anyway to tweak this ?

Thanks :)

Does anyone know of linux app where I can salvage video or audio track from a corrupt avi ?

I have the same problem and my video card is ATI HD3650.

I can load Ubuntu with the older kernel but with the latest kernel, 2.6.31-16-generic and also with the rt kernel I get the same problem. ...

I have medibuntu, chromium, virtualbox, and google repos enabled.

My Kubuntu settings for auto update is set to check daily and "only notify". I waited the day and more but it didn't notify me...

After the upgrade to karmic, auto-update seems to stop working. I think this problem started when I re-enabled the repositories which had been disabled when I performed the upgrade.

The...

I just have an update that I have sound working now.

I oppenned mixer and unmuted "Internal Audio Analog Atereo (PulseAudio Mixer)"

This option is inaccessible from the normal kubuntu kmix so I...

I just have an update that I have sound working now.

I oppenned mixer and unmuted "Internal Audio Analog Atereo (PulseAudio Mixer)"

This option is inaccessible from the normal kubuntu kmix so I...

after another restart sound is back on. BUT, there is this annoying hissing sound coming out of the speakers even when no sound is played. Can I stop it somehow ?

so is there a fix ?

My sound is gone too. Actually I heard the startup tune when first logged in but there is no sound in videos.

I have a problem shutting down this notebook. I see a message that some sort of unmount failed and I must press CTRL-ALT-Del for it to restart.

If I install python 2.5 (or any previous version for that matter), would it replace python2.6 as the default python on my system ?

I don't want it to. I only want it to work when I specifically...

I think setup (hd0,3) installs grub in the ubuntu partition, so I can then install another boot manager in the MBR.

If I need to reinstall grub to my ubuntu partition, is that the correct command:


will such command setup a new menu which is automatically updated in case of a new kernel is installed ?

I think I have grub installed both on (had0) and on (hd0,3) which is my ubuntu's root partition. As it seems now i can boot my system and everything works fine. But what I would like to know is if I...

@chandra, I think I should have said semi-transparent. The Panel starts that way from login, it is not invisible but the background wallpaper can be seen behind .

@jlacroix, Turning off system...

Kgpg can do symetric encryption too. But it is always good to have a simple command line alternative as well.

I don't want to see the wallpaper through the KDE anyone knows how I can un-transparent the panel.

While I'm at it, does anyone knows how I can chose no wallpaper at all, or just a solid color ?