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[opensuse] Re: Ejecting a USB device
by jdd-gmane 20 Jun '10

20 Jun '10

Le 20/06/2010 13:02, John Bennett a écrit : > With the other thread running at the moment, thought I would "retry" > getting an answer to my ongoing problem with USB devices, which I have > asked the question for before... > Whenever I mount a USB device, I can NEVER unmount it.... (well, nearly > never, very occasionally (1 in about 30) it seems to work) > This includes, if I just select "open with dolphin", then immediately > close the dolphin window (ie nothing is then using the disk - no other > programs running), lsof shows nothng open on the device, I get a message > when trying to unmount through device notifier, that "Cannot eject the > disc. One of more files on this disc are open within an application." > If I then immediately run umount /media/disk (or whatever), the device > is successfully unmounted....? > Have had this problem ever since (clean) installing 11.2, and through to > the existing KDE 4.4.3. Used to work perfectly in 11.1. Running x64. > Anyone? > > > I have this sometime (11.2 & 11.3) just now I couldn't umount a canon camcorder and had to format the camcorder HDD after pulling off the usb cable (anyway I had nothing left on the camcorder, so no real problem atm) jdd -- http://www.dodin.net http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-support-the-Linux-Documentation-Project/372… http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-fan-page-of-Claire-Dodin/106485119372062?… -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Ejecting a USB device
by John Bennett 20 Jun '10

20 Jun '10

With the other thread running at the moment, thought I would "retry" getting an answer to my ongoing problem with USB devices, which I have asked the question for before... Whenever I mount a USB device, I can NEVER unmount it.... (well, nearly never, very occasionally (1 in about 30) it seems to work) This includes, if I just select "open with dolphin", then immediately close the dolphin window (ie nothing is then using the disk - no other programs running), lsof shows nothng open on the device, I get a message when trying to unmount through device notifier, that "Cannot eject the disc. One of more files on this disc are open within an application." If I then immediately run umount /media/disk (or whatever), the device is successfully unmounted....? Have had this problem ever since (clean) installing 11.2, and through to the existing KDE 4.4.3. Used to work perfectly in 11.1. Running x64. Anyone? -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] openSUSE Weekly News 129 is out!
by Sascha 'saigkill' Manns 20 Jun '10

20 Jun '10

We are pleased to announce: Issue 129 of openSUSE Weekly News is out! [0] For a list of available translations see this page: http://en.opensuse.org/Weekly_news#Translations [0] http://wiki.opensuse.org/Weekly_news The import from html to news.opensuse.org actually runs not so good (Layout crashs after saving). But i'm working on it. -- Sincerely yours Sascha Manns openSUSE Community & Support Agent openSUSE Marketing Team Blog: http://saigkill.wordpress.com Web: http://www.open-slx.de (openSUSE Box Support German) Web: http://www.open-slx.com (openSUSE Box Support English) -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Re: [opensuse-project] Re: get message
by Carlos E. R. 19 Jun '10

19 Jun '10

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Please reply to the list, not in private. On 2010-06-19 22:52, DenverD wrote: > > > Carlos E. R. wrote: >>> http://en.opensuse.org/Mailinglists#Retrieval_of_messages_from_the_archive >>> >>> does not work when entering a message number like "Message-id: >>> <AANLkTik7orY8jH5h1TfDGiZ_kl2mCoiYZqa_28J_ii7a@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>" >>> as seen in >>> http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-project/2010-06/msg00366.html >> >> Ah, no. N is not the message id, but the ID number of the email in >> the archive, which is just a number. Unfortunately, there is no way >> to know that number... Time ago, the number was recorded in a >> hidden header, but no longer. I don't think you can see it in the >> archive, either. > > so, the instructions in the wiki are wrong, and should be removed? No, the instructions are correct. You have to know the ID number, and you don't. >> If you miss messages, you can read them in the archive, and also >> you can download an mbox archive of each month, which you can >> import (or use) in thunderbird. > > so, is there no way to respond to a message which was sent (say) > yesterday before i subscribed? Of course you can. Just retrieve the mbox archive I told you above, import it, read and reply to any email you like. - -- Cheers / Saludos, Carlos E. R. (from 11.2 x86_64 "Emerald" GM (Elessar)) -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v2.0.12 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iEYEARECAAYFAkwdO6kACgkQU92UU+smfQUpmQCfZtfk2TZuV5y0H1qNEIfhlJa7 MzoAn28SYG+59nl4Pc1b0O0Ft6fCrOo6 =3NHp -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] No sound in v11.2/kde4
by Stan Goodman 19 Jun '10

19 Jun '10

The only time I here sound is at boot time and at shutdown; on those occasions, the volume depends on the setting of the volume control in the panel, so apparently the sound card works. There is no sound from websites or from CDs. The volume control is at max, and is not muted. I tried to whether the audio application was not turned on. In the Launcher, in Applications > Multimedia > Volume Control: when I tried to open Volume Control there was a message saying that "Connection Failed". When I opened Sound Preferences, I saw that nearly all the content is greyed out, except every occurence of "Install", but clicking on any of these is ineffective, and does nothing. When I tried to open Sound MIxer, it timed out and failed to load. I also tried to find a clue by googling (and there are a lot of such reports), but did not recongnize anything as helpful. -- Stan Goodman Qiryat Tiv'on Israel -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Worrying behavior at boot, in v11.2/kde4
by Stan Goodman 19 Jun '10

19 Jun '10

The system boots, seemingly without any problem. When the process is over (no further HD activity), an attempt to move the mouse cursor from its position at the center of the screen causes the cursor to become invisible. Continuing to move the mouse causes erratic behavior on the screen, as though the "phantom mouse" is activating whatever icon it lights upon. When this v11.2 was first installed, this behavior did not appear (but in previous attempts to install v11.2, it was present in such a degree that I abandoned the installation and tried again from scratch -- at least three times). In the case of the current installation, there was no such problem at first; then after a few days, it was necessary to wait a few seconds and only then to use the mouse; now I have to wait several minutes before daring to move the mouse. It doesn't take a lot of imagination to suppose that it will keep getting worse. If it does as I expect, I will almost certainly give up v11.2 altogether in self defense. The OS is x86_64; the hardware is Pentium4. There is also a v11.1 installation on the machine which does not display the problem behavior. -- Stan Goodman Qiryat Tiv'on Israel -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse] WiFi button on laptop
by Carlos E. R. 19 Jun '10

19 Jun '10

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 Resent, third time, using opensuse "from" address now. I believe my isp or the list server is eating some of my emails it doesn't like... :-/ On 2010-06-19 12:37, Carlos E. R. wrote: Resent, previous attempt did not reach the list :-( On 2010-06-18 10:42, Carlos E. R. wrote: [sent later] On 2010-06-18 03:21, David C. Rankin wrote: > On 06/17/2010 01:55 AM, Carlos E. R. wrote: >> >> >> What "STARTMODE=???" should I use? Currently I have "hotplug". >> > I have always had good luck with 'on boot' for the wifi settings. Then I use > wpa_passphrase to set up my normal 3-4 wireless networks in wpa_supplicant.conf > they are tried in order they appear in the file. You can also set the priority > inside each of the network blocks in wpa_supplicant.conf. Then I can roam easily > between the configured networks. I haven't traveled in a while with my laptop, > but IIRC, it connects fine at hotels, etc.. If not, iwlist solves the problem. > This is with an Atheros card, so ymmv :p "On boot" works, well, on booting, of course. I want more :-) I'll expand a bit the info. The laptop is a Compaq CQ61. The wifi is "Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter (PCI-Express)", and I'm fortunate that it works out of the box (I looked around and asked a bit before shopping). I only use one wifi network, at home; when out I don't need/use network (I write this email while off-line). I haven't investigated what I would need in order to use a different wifi network without deleting my current config, but I don't have a wifi when out, so I have no pressing need for that, anyway. So, when I get back home I power up my adsl router, press the little "wifi" button on the laptop, it lights in a nice blue, blinking red sometimes, but I have to issue "rcnetwork restart" to actually make it work. What I would love is having that command run (or equivalent) when I change that button state. I wonder if one of the possible "startmode" setting would make it work automatically. - -- Cheers / Saludos, Carlos E. R. (from 11.2 x86_64 "Emerald" GM (Minas Tirith)) -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v2.0.12 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iF4EAREIAAYFAkwcn34ACgkQja8UbcUWM1zoewD/WBcTiyNc5EDzcdBfVFST9nnA +IV1B9tbF9xGktB2qKkA/0nUrAPFd9NB1cvJfX0Rv8+v2bUXVvkHZFWjuF6aEbU4 =E9RE -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Re: Stability - 11.1 vs 11.2
by jdd-gmane 19 Jun '10

19 Jun '10

Le 19/06/2010 09:07, Duaine Hechler a écrit : > NOBODY has answered my question yet ........... > > Has anyone installed 11.2 with KDE ? from the base download and be > stable - WITHOUT - any updates ??? > most great problem come from... faulty installation support (cd or dvd). I used 11.2 kde4 from the beginning with very little problems, and now I use 11.3 RC1 with very little problem (install hal and don't worry anymore) so, may be you should try the 11.3RC1 dvd jdd (32 bits, I have no 64bits computer) -- http://www.dodin.net http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-support-the-Linux-Documentation-Project/372… http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-fan-page-of-Claire-Dodin/106485119372062?… -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] WiFi button on laptop
by Carlos E. R. 19 Jun '10

19 Jun '10

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 Hi, I have a laptop with ethernet and wifi. The ethernet goes active on cable connection (traditional ifup network setup). I would like the wifi button to activate its network setup automatically, same as it happens with the eth cable connection. It works when going off, but not on. Currently I have to issue "rcnetwork restart" when the state changes. What "STARTMODE=???" should I use? Currently I have "hotplug". - -- Cheers / Saludos, Carlos E. R. (from 11.1-ex-factory) -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v2.0.12 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iF4EAREIAAYFAkwZxucACgkQja8UbcUWM1yPZQD+LNLbGxjbmgOSFn/Q3iFXe8V0 gBjPsYyICEv/RDDzLqYBAIr5lq/XJ73ZPiwwtIjIBwvgR58OOc6doo9bmF98ArYg =bIlT -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] firefox and webm
by Anders Johansson 19 Jun '10

19 Jun '10

Hi, Will we get a webm enabled build of firefox in the build service (or is there one already somewhere)? Anders -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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