Re: [Bug 1] Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-05-06 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
The key to solving this bug lies in the title of the bug. Ubuntu needs marketing. Market it! The rest will follow ;) Cheers, Randall. On 10-05-06 05:25 PM, Faldegast wrote: > >>> In general i think that we really need task forces in plural. >>> >> Agreed, but some we already have some

[Bug 564011] Re: Thunderbird 3.0.4 windowing issues (Lucid Lynx)

2010-05-08 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Turning off "Desktop Effects" is a workaround, though not an acceptable one. All other applications are behaving as expected. -- Thunderbird 3.0.4 windowing issues (Lucid Lynx) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/564011 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which

[Bug 564011] Re: Thunderbird 3.0.4 windowing issues (Lucid Lynx)

2010-05-09 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
This bug also exists in thunderbird 3.0.5~hg20100506r4837+nobinonly-0ubuntu1~umd1 from ppa:ubuntu-mozilla-daily/ppa software source -- Thunderbird 3.0.4 windowing issues (Lucid Lynx) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/564011 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bug

[Bug 352164] Re: PulseAudio needs to be removed from being initialized by default

2009-11-19 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
It appears to me that the original issue reports a failure of PulseAudio to route sound to the correct hardware. There is a USB webcam detected (see comment #6). The original reporter does not want his sound routed to that device, understandably. -- PulseAudio needs to be removed from being initi

Re: [Bug 441780] Re: p54pci - KarmicBeta: Signal strength reported as 100% for all networks

2010-01-18 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Yes this is still an issue, using: Linux 2.6.31-18-generic GNU/Linux I will re-test with 2.3.32 kernel shortly. -- p54pci - KarmicBeta: Signal strength reported as 100% for all networks https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/441780 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu B

[Bug 509265] [NEW] Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset

2010-01-18 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: No internal wireless detected (cannot find firmware). -- lspci: 00:06.0 Network controller [0280]: Intersil Corporation ISL3890 [Prism GT/Prism Duette]/ISL3886 [Prism Javelin/Prism Xbow] [1260:3890] (rev 01) from dmesg: Jan 18 09:02:01 lynx kernel: [ 29.590139] p54pci 00

[Bug 509265] Re: Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset

2010-01-18 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: "AlsaDevices.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/38048612/AlsaDevices.txt ** Attachment added: "AplayDevices.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/38048614/AplayDevices.txt ** Attachment added: "ArecordDevices.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/38048616/ArecordDevices.t

[Bug 509265] Re: Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset

2010-01-18 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: "dmesg.log" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/38049037/dmesg.log -- Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/509265 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- u

[Bug 509265] Re: Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset

2010-01-18 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: "lspci-vnvn.log" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/38049093/lspci-vnvn.log -- Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/509265 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubun

[Bug 509265] Re: Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset

2010-01-18 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: "uname-a.log" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/38049112/uname-a.log -- Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/509265 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -

[Bug 509265] Re: Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset

2010-01-18 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: "version.log" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/38049140/version.log ** Visibility changed to: Private ** Visibility changed to: Public -- Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/509265 You received this bug notification becau

Re: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-01-21 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
The computing landscape is littered with the carcasses of companies that failed to effectively market their systems. This bug acknowledges that fact in the purest sense. Stated mathematically: No market share = No future * and * Popularity <> Quality -- Microsoft has a majority market

[Bug 529527] [NEW] package xserver-xorg-input-wacom 1:0.10.3+20100109-1ubuntu1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 2

2010-02-28 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Lucid a3 - also existed in a1 and a2 ProblemType: Package Architecture: i386 Date: Fri Feb 26 13:38:57 2010 DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.04 ErrorMessage: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 2 InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 10.04 "Lucid Lynx" - Alp

[Bug 529527] Re: package xserver-xorg-input-wacom 1:0.10.3+20100109-1ubuntu1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 2

2010-02-28 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: "AptOrdering.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/39884676/AptOrdering.txt ** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/39884677/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "Df.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/39884678/Df.txt ** Attachment added:

[Bug 444654] Re: gwibber crashed with AttributeError in action()

2010-03-01 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Crashed while trying to delete a post. -- gwibber crashed with AttributeError in action() https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/444654 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 ht

[Bug 118823] Re: List "Buy a pc with Ubuntu pre-installed" as an option to "get ubuntu"

2009-12-13 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
This is a bug in the OS. Lack of an "Ubuntu certified hardware list" is nearly analogous to releasing untested product. Testing/QA is not a marketing function. -- List "Buy a pc with Ubuntu pre-installed" as an option to "get ubuntu" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/118823 You received this bug n

[Bug 426582] Re: (32MB) certain windows drawn garbled when XAA is used

2009-12-04 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
The above changes do not allow Compiz to run at all on my computer with ATI controller: [code] rand...@ubuntuwillchangetheworld:~$ lspci | grep VGA 01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: ATI Technologies Inc Radeon Mobility M6 LY [/code] Does anyone know the command line equivalent of enabling the fo

[Bug 429251] Re: ATI graphics corruption with compiz on XAA

2009-11-11 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
EXA doesn't fix my issue. lspci output: "VGA compatible controller: ATI Technologies Inc Radeon Mobility M6 LY" My manually created /etc/X11/xorg.conf follows: Section "Device" Identifier "ATI Radeon" Driver "ati" Option "AccelMethod" "EXA" Option "MigrationHeuristic" "greedy" Option "

[Bug 441814] Re: Karmic Beta: Visual Effects not usable

2009-11-11 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Confirmed that this is still present in 9.10 Karmic Koala final release. Additionally, an xorg.conf file didn't help. My manually created /etc/X11/xorg.conf follows: Section "Device" Identifier "ATI Radeon" Driver "ati" Option "AccelMethod" "EXA" Option "MigrationHeuristic" "greedy" Op

[Bug 564011] [NEW] Thunderbird 3.0.4 windowing issues (Lucid Lynx)

2010-04-15 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Latest Thunderbird (3.0.4) for Lucid Lynx (Beta, all updates to 04/14/2010.) Installed Version: thunderbird 3.0.4+nobinonly-0ubuntu1 Thunderbird windows don't redraw. "Hints", the text that should appear when hovering over messages does not appear. Menus don't fill properly w

[Bug 429251] Re: [RV200] ATI graphics corruption with compiz on XAA

2010-04-08 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Confirmed that EXA is in use. (Lucid Lynx B2) Excerpts from /var/log/Xorg.0.log below. Full log in attachment. excerpt from Xorg.0.log: (II) RADEON(0): EXA: Driver will not allow EXA pixmaps in VRAM (II) Loading sub module "exa" (II) LoadModule: "exa" (II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/libexa.so

Re: [Bug 564011] Re: Thunderbird 3.0.4 windowing issues (Lucid Lynx)

2010-05-22 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@Micah: Confirmed. The same thing happens with Seamonkey on Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid) -- Thunderbird 3.0.4 windowing issues (Lucid Lynx) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/564011 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs ma

Re: [Bug 564011] Re: Thunderbird 3.0.4 windowing issues (Lucid Lynx)

2010-05-15 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
On my system, the only affected app is Thunderbird. -- Thunderbird 3.0.4 windowing issues (Lucid Lynx) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/564011 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.

[Bug 429251] Re: ATI graphics corruption with compiz on XAA

2010-03-07 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Good news. Lucid Lynx Alpha 3 does not exhibit this behaviour on the Radeon Mobility M6 LY (Neither does Alpha1 or Alpha2). Compiz works! No corruption. Something must have been fixed between 9.10 and 10.04. lspci output: "VGA compatible controller: ATI Technologies Inc Radeon Mobility M6 LY" -

[Bug 533895] [NEW] Blank Screen on boot unless connected to external monitor [M6 LY]

2010-03-07 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: xserver-xorg-video-ati [9.10 Karmic Koala] Laptop will not boot to login screen. Built-in LCD panel goes blank immediately after the Ubuntu circle stage of startup is finished. (Just before the brown splash page the shows the spotlight). I have inspected

[Bug 533895] Re: Blank Screen on boot unless connected to external monitor [M6 LY]

2010-03-07 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: "xorg.conf.022810" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/40429374/xorg.conf.022810 -- Blank Screen on boot unless connected to external monitor [M6 LY] https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/533895 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subs

[Bug 533895] Re: Blank Screen on boot unless connected to external monitor [M6 LY]

2010-03-07 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: "Xorg.0.log" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/40430847/Xorg.0.log -- Blank Screen on boot unless connected to external monitor [M6 LY] https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/533895 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ub

[Bug 509265] Re: Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset

2010-03-07 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Still haven't seen this fix appear in Lucid Lynx a3. Any estimates when this will be pulled in? -- Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/509265 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscribe

[Bug 441780] Re: P54pci: Signal strength reported as 100% for all networks

2010-03-07 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Confirmed still present using: Linux 2.6.31-20-generic GNU/Linux Awaiting inclusion of missing firmware in Lucid Lynx a3 to complete testing with 2.6.32 kernel. Missing firmware bug reported here: https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/509265 -- P54pci: Signal strength reported as 100% for all networks

Re: [Bug 509265] Re: Internal wireless not detected: ISL3890/ISL3886 chipset

2010-03-09 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@Chase: Thank you. I have installed linux-firmware-nonfree-1.6 and confirm that the internal wireless is now detected and (mostly) functional. A couple of observations: 1) In Ubuntu 9.10 the ISL3890/ISL3886 did not require the nonfree package. 2) The driver contained in linux-firmware-nonfree-1.6

Re: [Bug 441780] Re: P54pci: Signal strength reported as 100% for all networks

2010-03-09 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
-- P54pci: Signal strength reported as 100% for all networks https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/441780 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.ubuntu.com/mailm

[Bug 426582] Re: (32MB) certain windows drawn garbled when XAA is used

2010-03-11 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
I can confirm that this bug does not exist in Lucid Lynx a3 with the following graphics adapter: ATI Technologies Inc Radeon Mobility M6 LY (here's the output...) m...@910:~$ lspci -vvnn 01:00.0 VGA compatible controller [0300]: ATI Technologies Inc Radeon Mobility M6 LY [1002:4c59] S

[Bug 444031] [NEW] Karmic Beta: No sound playback during "System Test" (Checkbox)

2009-10-05 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: No sound heard through internal sound system when using the "System Test" (Checkbox) application. alsa-base: Installed: 1.0.20+dfsg-1ubuntu4 checkbox: Installed: 0.8.3 ProblemType: Bug Architecture: i386 AudioDevicesInUse: USERPID ACCESS COMMAND /dev/snd/controlC0:

[Bug 444031] Re: Karmic Beta: No sound playback during "System Test" (Checkbox)

2009-10-05 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: "AlsaDevices.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/33072248/AlsaDevices.txt ** Attachment added: "AplayDevices.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/33072250/AplayDevices.txt ** Attachment added: "ArecordDevices.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/33072251/ArecordDevices.t

[Bug 444037] [NEW] Karmic Beta: Fails to "switch to another virtual terminal and then back to X" during "System Testing" (Checkbox)

2009-10-05 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: The System Test "switch to another virtual terminal and then back to X." failed. ProblemType: Bug Architecture: i386 AudioDevicesInUse: USERPID ACCESS COMMAND /dev/snd/controlC0: randall1375 F pulseaudio CRDA: Error: [Errno 2] No such file or directory Card

[Bug 444037] Re: Karmic Beta: Fails to "switch to another virtual terminal and then back to X" during "System Testing" (Checkbox)

2009-10-05 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: "AlsaDevices.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/33072524/AlsaDevices.txt ** Attachment added: "AplayDevices.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/33072525/AplayDevices.txt ** Attachment added: "ArecordDevices.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/33072526/ArecordDevices.t

[Bug 442132] Re: [Karmic] Boot time has a huge regression (~1.5 min against ~40 sec for Jaunty)

2009-10-26 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
I can confirm longer boot times in Karmic over Jaunty as well. -- [Karmic] Boot time has a huge regression (~1.5 min against ~40 sec for Jaunty) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/442132 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- u

[Bug 475578] Re: [needs-packaging] mononono

2009-11-05 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
As another suggestion for a useful add-on, how about a package that removes all mono and mono-related packages by removing a single package? Currently a user must select all the mono stuff for removal manually, or resort to a command line. -- [needs-packaging] mononono https://bugs.launchpad.net/

[Bug 444037] Re: Karmic Beta: Fails to "switch to another virtual terminal and then back to X" during "System Testing" (Checkbox)

2009-10-12 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Hi Leann, No luck. I cannot switch manually either. (using CtrlAltF1). The result is a screen that is just random (but colourful) noise. Thanks, Randall. ** Attachment removed: "WifiSyslog.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/33072544/WifiSyslog.txt -- Karmic Beta: Fails to "switch to another

[Bug 441780] [NEW] KarmicBeta: Signal strength reported as 100% for all networks

2009-10-03 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: network-manager The signal strength reported graphically shows all networks at maximum strength (100%). This appears to be a regression as Jaunty release reported various signal strengths with same wifi chipset. ProblemType: Bug Architecture: i386 CRDA:

[Bug 441780] Re: KarmicBeta: Signal strength reported as 100% for all networks

2009-10-03 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/32954631/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "Gconf.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/32954632/Gconf.txt ** Attachment added: "IpAddr.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/32954633/IpAddr.txt ** Attachment added: "Iw

[Bug 441814] [NEW] Karmic Beta: Visual Effects not usable

2009-10-03 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: xorg A fresh install of Karmic Beta enables Visual Effects by default (setting = Normal). This creates issues with artifacts on the screen, and other random redraw issues, making the system visually unusble. A screenshot is attached to this report. Addit

[Bug 441814] Re: Karmic Beta: Visual Effects not usable

2009-10-03 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: "Screenshot.png" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/32956473/Screenshot.png ** Attachment added: "BootDmesg.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/32956474/BootDmesg.txt ** Attachment added: "CurrentDmesg.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/32956475/CurrentDmesg.txt ** Attac

[Bug 478685] Re: [M6] broken compiz / graphics stack / ati drivers (128MB)

2009-12-22 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
My experience is that enabling EXA in xorg.conf fixes only the notification issue. It does not fix the lack of Desktop Effects. EXA on: notifications work, no desktop effects possible (session locks up, complete freeze) EXA off: notifications unreadable, desktop effects can be turned on but unusa

[Bug 421842] Re: screen corruption and segfaults with radeon m6 ly

2009-12-22 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Raqua: Does your xorg.conf (above) allow Desktop Effects to be turned on satisfactorily? -- screen corruption and segfaults with radeon m6 ly https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/421842 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubun

[Bug 429251] Re: ATI graphics corruption with compiz on XAA

2009-12-22 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
"ATI Technologies Inc Radeon Mobility M6 LY" still broken for me in 9.10 (Karmic). No Desktop Effects possible. -- ATI graphics corruption with compiz on XAA https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/429251 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to U

Re: [Bug 421842] Re: screen corruption and segfaults with radeon m6 ly

2009-12-22 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
-- screen corruption and segfaults with radeon m6 ly https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/421842 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.ubuntu.com/mailman/listi

Re: [Bug 475578] Re: [needs-packaging] mononono

2009-11-13 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
by default: F-Spot Tomboy also popular, but not default: Gnome-Do Banshee -- [needs-packaging] mononono https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/475578 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@list

[Bug 476702] Re: Audio has occasional skips/dropouts

2009-12-27 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
This bug can be reproduced on my system as follows: 1. On Karmic, install sox by: sudo apt-get install sox 2. Use the 'play' command in a terminal: play /usr/share/sounds/KDE-Im-Message-In.ogg (use any sound file. the one above should be present by default though.) 3. Observe output from above c

[Bug 476702] Re: Audio has occasional skips/dropouts

2009-12-27 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
re, my previous comment, including sound controller info. $ lspci | grep Audio 00:04.0 Multimedia audio controller: ALi Corporation M5455 PCI AC-Link Controller Audio Device (rev 03) -- Audio has occasional skips/dropouts https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/476702 You received this bug notification

[Bug 441780] Re: p54pci - KarmicBeta: Signal strength reported as 100% for all networks

2009-10-24 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Alexander, was there a significant driver change in Karmic (9.10)? This seems to be a regression as signal strength reports fine in Jaunty (9.04) -- p54pci - KarmicBeta: Signal strength reported as 100% for all networks https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/441780 You received this bug notification be

[Bug 429251] Re: ATI graphics corruption with compiz

2009-10-24 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Bryce, I have added your PPA to facilitate testing/collaboration. Also, do you recommend that I create an xorg.conf file? -- ATI graphics corruption with compiz https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/429251 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed t

[Bug 444031] Re: Karmic Beta: No sound playback during "System Test" (Checkbox)

2009-10-24 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
This bug still exists, however I think that it is due to incorrect default settings. I was able to get sound playback by making manual adjustments to the settings in System:Preferences:Sound (see attached screen-shots) ** Attachment added: "sound_prefs1.png" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/343

[Bug 444031] Re: Karmic Beta: No sound playback during "System Test" (Checkbox)

2009-10-24 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Adding the second settings screen-shot. ** Attachment added: "sound_prefs2.png" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/34330686/sound_prefs2.png -- Karmic Beta: No sound playback during "System Test" (Checkbox) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/444031 You received this bug notification because you are a

[Bug 957025] [NEW] Super (Tap) does not open Dash Home

2012-03-16 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Observed Behaviour: Super (Tap) does not open Dash Home (regardless of current workspace or which applications are running.) The only way to open the Dash Home is to click the "big Ubuntu button" on the Launcher. Expected behaviour: Super (Tap) should open Dash Home in all

[Bug 957025] Re: Super (Tap) does not open Dash Home

2012-03-16 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
-- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/957025 Title: Super (Tap) does not open Dash Home To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity/+bug/957

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] [Bug 118823] Re: List "Buy a pc with Ubuntu pre-installed" as an option to "get ubuntu"

2011-01-11 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@Gerry, Thanks for the good news. Any estimates on when the site revisions will go live? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/118823 Title: List "Buy a pc with Ubuntu pre-installed" as an o

Re: [Bug 739368] Re: diaspora support

2012-02-12 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Especially now that the Diaspora* API is nearly here ;) https://github.com/diaspora/diaspora/wiki/API-v1 Cheers, Randall -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/739368 Title: diaspora suppor

Re: [Bug 739368] Re: diaspora support

2012-05-03 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
I would like to see this tackled at UDS-Q as a priority, higher than G+ -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/739368 Title: diaspora support To manage notifications about this bug go to: ht

[Bug 1073114] Re: Shopping Lens Does Not Respect User Privacy

2013-01-10 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@all There is a collection of design proposals from a broader community here: http://pad.ubuntu.com/4OnwYN3HVT Code (and more ideas) appreciated! (I think there's more the one way to resolve this bug.) Full background is here: http://randall.executiv.es/bestsearchintheworld3 -- You received th

[Bug 882274] Re: Community engagement is broken

2011-11-19 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
This discussion could be much more effective if we agree to get *precise* about which "Community" we are referring to. "Community engagement is broken" is much much too general a bug to fix. It's like saying "Ubuntu is buggy". Can we agree to get more *precise* in this Precise cycle? More here: h

[Bug 1002952] Re: [meta-bug] Invalid extra "Digital output S/PDIF" device for USB cards

2012-05-22 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
I'm apparently affected by this bug. My USB device is a Mackie ProFX12 mixer. randall@machine:/$ lsusb Bus 003 Device 006: ID 08bb:29b3 Texas Instruments Japan PCM2903B Audio CODEC I have submitted the ALSA info here: http://www.alsa-project.org/db/?f=c00eed2162c85b6b38be4660fe760559b2a333a6 Th

[Bug 1002952] Re: [meta-bug] Invalid extra "Digital output S/PDIF" device for USB cards

2012-05-23 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@David, I recall seeing the device properly identified at/around 12.04 LTS release time, though I don't have the means to revert to check it again. Evidently between now and then something changed. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribe

[Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2012-11-12 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Summary changed: - Proprietary operating systems have a majority market share + Microsoft has a majority market share ** Description changed: - Proprietary operating systems have a majority market share in the new - desktop PC marketplace. This is a bug which Ubuntu and other projects - are m

[Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2012-11-12 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@kxra: Rather than modify this bug to extend to all "proprietary systems", please open a new bug. The entire history and comment chain is based on the original bug opened by sabdfl, and should be preserved. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is su

[Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2012-11-12 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@kxra: Rather than modify this bug to extend to all "proprietary systems", please open a new bug. The entire history and comment chain is based on the original bug opened by sabdfl, and should be preserved. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is su

[Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2012-11-12 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@kxra: Rather than modify this bug to extend to all "proprietary systems", please open a new bug. The entire history and comment chain is based on the original bug opened by sabdfl, and should be preserved. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is su

[Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2012-11-12 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@kxra: Rather than modify this bug to extend to all "proprietary systems", please open a new bug. The entire history and comment chain is based on the original bug opened by sabdfl, and should be preserved. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is su

[Bug 1080256] [NEW] Flash player not installable on nexus 7

2012-11-17 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Cannot install flash plugin. NOT AVAILABLE for Nexus 7. ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 12.10 Package: firefox 16.0.1+build1-0ubuntu1 Uname: Linux 3.1.10-7-nexus7 armv7l AddonCompatCheckDisabled: False ApportVersion: 2.6.1-0ubuntu3 Architecture: armhf AudioDevicesInUse

Re: [Bug 1080256] Re: Flash player not installable on nexus 7

2012-11-20 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Is there a workaround, perhaps using free alternatives? Maybe this bug should be reassigned to Adobe? ;) (Uncooperative upstream) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1080256 Title: Flash

Re: [Bug 689144] Re: [Natty] Cannot enable "Normal" or "Extra" effects

2011-03-30 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
-- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/689144 Title: [Natty] Cannot enable "Normal" or "Extra" effects -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailm

Re: [Bug 689144] Re: [Natty] Cannot enable "Normal" or "Extra" effects

2011-03-30 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Thanks for following up. This is no longer an issue. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/689144 Title: [Natty] Cannot enable "Normal" or "Extra" effects -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubunt

Re: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-10-20 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Did you bother to check which systems are certified first? http://webapps.ubuntu.com/certification/ Think of your experiences in the Windows world. You likely have used hardware that is stickered "Windows Ready", "Works with Windows" etc. The Ubuntu world is no different, and Ubuntu does NOT work

Re: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-10-20 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Not certified (yet). The complete list of Ubuntu-certified systems is here: http://webapps.ubuntu.com/certification/ On 10-10-20 12:05 PM, Setve Gentilly wrote: > Hi, one more time. > > Another example; I have a AMD system with an Ultra SCSI card from Tekram, > No flavor of Ubuntu will install on

Re: [Bug 1] Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-10-20 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Quite true. If you've ever watched a new user work with Ubuntu, you'll likely have noticed that they have a much easier time than "experienced" computer users. No bad habits to unlearn, and they tend to involve themselves less with "tinkering" on unsupported (and uncertified) hardware. > You wan

Re: [Bug 1] Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-10-20 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
The concept of a computer being a "bicycle for the mind" might be helpful here, and might be worth revisiting. If we (society) are "training" our students purely to be "users" (consumers) of software then we will see the exact effect that you describe (in the domain of OS'es and computing, at leas

Re: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-10-21 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Ubuntu awareness (and use) is very very low by our measurements so far. We're conducting random public surveys in Vancouver BC to get an actual percentage. Our goal is 1000 people asked "What is Ubuntu?" We're not publishing until we have a stastistically valid sample. Stay tuned for results ;) Wan

Re: [Bug 1] Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-10-22 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@mzc I agree. @faldegast: 1) Why would we market a kernel? 2) Running Ubuntu on scrap/old is not putting our best foot forward, and creates support issues. 3) For the server side, we have Ubuntu Server. 4) Ubuntu Software Centre is just that: a store for Ubuntu-compatible software. The extension o

Re: [Bug 1] Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-10-23 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@Faldegast The Ubuntu Software Centre (USC) is the way software gets distributed to Ubuntu users. It can accommodate FLOSS, proprietary, and more. New in 10.10 there is a section in USC for commercial apps (that cost money) too. The one thing that all software in USC has in common though is that i

[Bug 689140] [NEW] checkbox fails to run

2010-12-11 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: checkbox checkbox (System Testing) fails to run. output from the command line: rand...@natty:~$ checkbox-gtk Traceback (most recent call last): File "/usr/share/checkbox/run", line 40, in main() File "/usr/share/checkbox/run", line 35, in main

[Bug 689140] Re: checkbox fails to run

2010-12-11 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
-- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/689140 Title: checkbox fails to run -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs

[Bug 689144] [NEW] [Natty] Cannot enable "Normal" or "Extra" effects

2010-12-11 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: compiz Visual effects cannot be enabled using "Appearance Preferences" app. Selection of "Normal" or "Extra" results in screen flickering then the dialog asking whether to use current settings. Regardless of choice, selection always revert back to "Norma

[Bug 689144] Re: [Natty] Cannot enable "Normal" or "Extra" effects

2010-12-11 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
-- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/689144 Title: [Natty] Cannot enable "Normal" or "Extra" effects -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mai

Re: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2011-01-20 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@Martin Wildman, Kindly advise if your hardware is on the Ubuntu-certified list for both Ubuntu 10.04 and 10.10. The list can be found here: http://webapps.ubuntu.com/certification/ -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. https

Re: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2011-01-20 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@Tom, The Ubuntu-certified list is generated by Canonical and is the authoritative list. Absence from this list means that the system in question has not been rigorously tested. There are other lists that the community builds, which are "best guesses". Some of those use "System Testing" but that'

Re: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-08-17 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
It's done. Please refer to the official list of hardware. Please direct everyone you know to do the same. http://webapps.ubuntu.com/certification/ On 10-08-17 03:46 PM, Martin Wildam wrote: > > I am with you partly. I don't think that Canonical should be really > enter hardware manufactoring. I t

Re: [Bug 1] Re: Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-08-17 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
@Mark That's true. system76 is likely in a different category. I assume they are in the new "Ubuntu-ready" category which just popped up recently on the certification site. I will be sure to ask them though. Or maybe they'll chime in :) Cheers, Randall. -- Microsoft has a majority market share h

Re: [Bug 1] Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-07-07 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
-- Microsoft has a majority market share https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1 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/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs

Re: [Bug 1] Microsoft has a majority market share

2010-07-07 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Can we refrain from using the phrase "Linux usage", and from using the words "Linux" and Ubuntu interchangeably? Are people really expected to use a kernel directly? My experience is that dropping the "L" word opens up our favourite operating system to a much wider audience. More thoughts here: ht

[Bug 625080] [NEW] package man-db 2.5.7-4 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1

2010-08-26 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: man-db 10.10 live USB, attempting to install nVidia drivers. ProblemType: Package DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.10 Package: man-db 2.5.7-4 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.35-18.24-generic 2.6.35.3 Uname: Linux 2.6.35-18-generic i686 Architecture: i386 Date:

[Bug 625080] Re: package man-db 2.5.7-4 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1

2010-08-26 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: "AptOrdering.txt" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/625080/+attachment/1522033/+files/AptOrdering.txt ** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/625080/+attachment/1522034/+files/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "Df.txt" https://bug

[Bug 625085] [NEW] package nvidia-current 256.44-0ubuntu1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1

2010-08-26 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: could not enable Desktop Effects on 10.10. system asks whether to install proprietary drivers, proceeds to download, but then fails to install. ProblemType: Package DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.10 Package: nvidia-current 256.44-0ubuntu1 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.35-18.24-g

[Bug 625085] Re: package nvidia-current 256.44-0ubuntu1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1

2010-08-26 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: "AptOrdering.txt" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/625085/+attachment/1522050/+files/AptOrdering.txt ** Attachment added: "BootDmesg.txt" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/625085/+attachment/1522051/+files/BootDmesg.txt ** Attachment added: "CurrentDmesg.txt" https:

[Bug 625093] [NEW] Installer window not resizable, window contents chopped

2010-08-26 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: ubiquity During installation, the contents of the "Install" window do not fit within the default window size. The Install window is not resizable. ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.10 Package: ubiquity 2.3.7 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.35-18

[Bug 625093] Re: Installer window not resizable, window contents chopped

2010-08-26 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: "Casper.gz" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/625093/+attachment/1522109/+files/Casper.gz ** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/625093/+attachment/1522110/+files/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "UbiquityDebug.gz" https://bugs.

[Bug 625093] Re: Installer window not resizable, window contents chopped

2010-08-26 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
screenshot attached. ** Attachment added: "installer_window.png" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/625093/+attachment/1522114/+files/installer_window.png -- Installer window not resizable, window contents chopped https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/625093 You received this

[Bug 626038] [NEW] cannot update status message

2010-08-28 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: indicator-me Status message box is blacked out in MeMenu. Will not accept entries longer than a single character. Broadcast account is configured properly and updates can be posted from within Gwibber ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.10 Package:

[Bug 626038] Re: cannot update status message

2010-08-28 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
** Attachment added: "screenshot of text input area" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/626038/+attachment/1525959/+files/Screenshot.png ** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/626038/+attachment/1525960/+files/Dependencies.txt -- cannot update status messag

[Bug 616023] Re: nVidia card : X won't start since 1.9 update, no screens found

2010-08-29 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
This bug is in need of a summary of current status. What works? What is broken? And, what's the schedule for restoring nVidia to it's 10.04 functionality. This would be a terrible regression if it makes it into beta. -- nVidia card : X won't start since 1.9 update, no screens found https://bugs.l

Re: [Bug 616023] Re: nVidia card : X won't start since 1.9 update, no screens found

2010-08-29 Thread Randall Ross (rrnwexec)
Perhaps a summary look be something like: Driver Version: 256.35 Symptoms: Workaround (if any): Scheduled for fix by: Driver Version: 256.44 Symptoms: Workaround (if any): Scheduled for fix by: Driver Version: 256.52 Symptoms: Workaround (if any): Scheduled for fix by: -- nVidia card : X w

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