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[opensuse] update mess
by Fr David Ousley 27 Nov '13

27 Nov '13

While attempting to update 12.1 to 12.3, I've gotten into a situation where I can no longer boot. To describe where I am now: Grub menu shows 12.3 (Windows has been lost, but I'm not really concerned about that). If I try to boot this, it returns "Error 22: partition not found." I assume this refers to the location for root, specified in the boot line for the kernel? I know that that partition is still on the disk and readable, since I have checked from the rescue function on the installation disk. The grub boot line is (assuming I have retyped it correctly): kernel (hd0,4)/vmlinuz-3.7.10-1.1-desktop root=/dev/disk/by-id/raid/pdc_djiegecc_part7 resume=/dev/disk/by-id/raid/pdc_djiegecc_part6 splash=silent quiet showopts Brief history: I initially attempted an upgrade, but ran into space problems in the /boot partition. So I went for a clean install. It failed to format the /boot, /root and /swap partitions, for reasons I cannot tell. I can provides details, if someone will advise me what is relevant. I'm no expert, though I've been running Opensuse since 9.1 (unix end-user before that), and thus can do some command line stuff. Upgrades and installations have always gone smoothly before. Many thanks! -- Fr David Ousley Church of Saint Michael the Archangel 6611 Ardleigh St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19119 215-247-1092 www.ordinariatephiladelphia.org -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Grub error/upgrade mess
by Fr David Ousley 26 Nov '13

26 Nov '13

While attempting to update 12.1 to 12.3 64 bit, I've gotten into a situation where I can no longer boot. To describe where I am now: Grub menu shows 12.3 (Windows has been lost, but I'm not really concerned about that). If I try to boot this, it returns "Error 22: partition not found." I assume this refers to the location for root, specified in the boot line for the kernel? I know that that partition is still on the disk and readable, since I have checked from the rescue function on the installation disk (also available from a "live" disk). The grub boot line is (assuming I have retyped it correctly): kernel (hd0,4)/vmlinuz-3.7.10-1.1-desktop root=/dev/disk/by-id/raid/pdc_djiegecc_part7 resume=/dev/disk/by-id/raid/pdc_djiegecc_part6 splash=silent quiet showopts Brief history: I initially attempted an upgrade, but ran into space problems in the /boot partition. So I went for a clean install. It failed to format the /boot, /root and /swap partitions, for reasons I cannot tell. I can provides details, if someone will advise me what is relevant. I'm no expert, though I've been running Opensuse since 9.1 (unix end-user before that), and thus can do some command line stuff. Upgrades and installations have always gone smoothly before. Many thanks! -- Fr David Ousley Church of Saint Michael the Archangel 6611 Ardleigh St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19119 215-247-1092 www.ordinariatephiladelphia.org -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] anyone use leechcraft?
by Linda Walsh 26 Nov '13

26 Nov '13

It was something that worked w/o a hitch in last release... Now, w/upgrade, I get this: > leechcraft QTranslator* LeechCraft::Util::InstallTranslator(const QString&, const QString&, const QString&) could not load translation file for locale "en_US" "qt_en_US" Segmentation fault or this: > leechcraft --safe-mode QTranslator* LeechCraft::Util::InstallTranslator(const QString&, const QString&, const QString&) could not load translation file for locale "C" "qt_C" Segmentation fault (core dumped) Tried a traceback but got python stuff: > gdb /usr/bin/leechcraft core Traceback (most recent call last): File "/usr/lib64/python2.7/site.py", line 553, in <module> main() File "/usr/lib64/python2.7/site.py", line 535, in main known_paths = addusersitepackages(known_paths) File "/usr/lib64/python2.7/site.py", line 266, in addusersitepackages user_site = getusersitepackages() File "/usr/lib64/python2.7/site.py", line 241, in getusersitepackages user_base = getuserbase() # this will also set USER_BASE File "/usr/lib64/python2.7/site.py", line 231, in getuserbase USER_BASE = get_config_var('userbase') File "/usr/lib64/python2.7/sysconfig.py", line 516, in get_config_var return get_config_vars().get(name) File "/usr/lib64/python2.7/sysconfig.py", line 449, in get_config_vars import re File "/usr/lib64/python2.7/re.py", line 105, in <module> import sre_compile File "/usr/lib64/python2.7/sre_compile.py", line 14, in <module> import sre_parse File "/usr/lib64/python2.7/sre_parse.py", line 17, in <module> from sre_constants import * File "/usr/lib64/python2.7/sre_constants.py", line 18, in <module> from _sre import MAXREPEAT ImportError: cannot import name MAXREPEAT The python files all verify (rpm -V) as being up-to-date and having all dependencies satisfied.... So I've no idea how to proceed... MAXREPEAT? Could that be caused by it being unable to find the translation files (it needs translation files for 'C' locale?)? A core dump seems a rather extreme response for not finding 'C' translation files (or en_US, earlier)... -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] HP Device Manager???
by James Knott 26 Nov '13

26 Nov '13

I just updated my ThinkPad E520 to 13.1. However, one thing that's appeared on the task bar is an icon for HP Device Manager. Why is that there, when I don't have any HP equipment? -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse] Ah, now we can install it?
by AP 26 Nov '13

26 Nov '13

On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 10:25 PM, jdd <jdd(a)dodin.org> wrote: > just a word to say that I also feared much the change from grub to grub2. > Finally it's not that difficult. On 13.1 one have to type "e" (the e letter) > directly when displaying the grub menu to go to edit mode (was Esc). > The only thing I really dislike is the fact then YaST do not anymore show > the menu before writing it, miss a "dry run" for grub > it's really time to migrate (uefi/gpt is coming fast) But I remember encrypting the password using 'grub-md5-crypt' was easy on Grub but here the method seems different. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Seemingly superfluous stuff running on 13.1
by Per Jessen 26 Nov '13

26 Nov '13

I have a desktop machine that I'm carefully trying out 13.1 on - I seem to have a few extra things running: /usr/sbin/ModemManager /usr/lib/bluetooth/bluetoothd /usr/sbin/wpa_supplicant This box has no bluetooth, yet a whole slew of bluetooth related software was installed, and even a daemon started. Doesn't YaST/something do a check on the types of hardware present and decides to install/not install the software to support it? I don't mind the extra packages, but I don't like running daemons for no reason. ModemManager ? https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=717130 wpa_supplicant? There is no wifi on this box. I'm not using NetworkManager, but this all seems to suggest something NetworkManager related? -- Per Jessen, Zürich (-1.1°C) http://www.hostsuisse.com/ - dedicated server rental in Switzerland. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] gtk2- engine and theme question
by Istvan Gabor 26 Nov '13

26 Nov '13

Hello: This question is mainly for gnome/gtk 2 guys. I am using KDE3 but I would like to configure gtk/gnome application's look separately. Which packages do I need? gtk2-engine, gtk2-theme or both? I also see gtk2-metatheme packages. Which type are for what? Another thing: the .gtkrc-2.0 file is where I can set the configure options? Thanks, Istvan -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse] Ah, now we can install it?
by AP 26 Nov '13

26 Nov '13

On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 5:09 AM, Rajko <rmatov101(a)charter.net> wrote: > There is no cleaner installation medium (iso image) then one that is > released, so you can wait quite a long to get one. :) Oh well. > When the problem is installation with certain configuration of hardware > and storage (partitions), there will be no improvements to medium, just > workarounds, but you can't know before you start installation. Amount > of time you wait will not change anything. > The only thing that will be better with time is what comes trough update > channel. That's ok but since 12.3 is also doing all the things well and is well under the period of support, I guess if I wait for some time, it would be okay. > Grub2 was looking one partition and bootable system was on the I guess Grub1 was much better. It is a bit for typical. Thanks. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] 13.1 audio issues
by Paul Groves 26 Nov '13

26 Nov '13

Hi all, Just installed 13.1 and have discovered a few issues with audio. I noticed I get no system sounds (I.e. Notifications, login etc) Also, Skype does not allow me to make any calls and says 'Problem with audio playback' Paul Groves-- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] /etc/SuSE-release is deprecated and will be removed in the future, use /etc/os-release instead
by Per Jessen 26 Nov '13

26 Nov '13

I just noticed this comment in 13.1 - whoever it is that is deprecating /etc/SuSE-release, please be aware of the many third-party tools that rely on it. At the very least keep /etc/SuSE-release as a symlink to /etc/os-release. -- Per Jessen, Zürich (-1.3°C) http://www.hostsuisse.com/ - dedicated server rental in Switzerland. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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