@anyone how far are we going to let the copy protection circumvention questions go...we covered that mac in vm questions are theoretically okay because it could be mac server, but we're starting to get more "how do i copy this streaming content" question types. you want to do it, that's your moral prerogative, but asking on AU may be going a little far...
@aking1012 (Disclosure: I am not a lawyer.) Why should we have a problem with "how do I copy this streaming content" questions? Potentially that could be copyright infringement in some instances, but generally recording a broadcast for later viewing is not illegal. Related:
I stumbled across a question today that was right up my street: grabbing video from webofstories. If I were to paraphrase it it would be:
I want to download videos from a video streaming site that doesn't provide download links.
Everything about this is tailored for me. As part of ${DAYJOB}...
On the other hand, perhaps I am missing something--you may want to post a new meta question (if you feel this is different or broader than that one), or (if you have a position you want expressed and you think that question is the same as this issue) post a new answer there.
Unless it is a clear call for warez, discussion of DRM should be given the benefit of the doubt.
Per Joel:
I would hate for us to censor legitimate, technical discussion just because what we're talking about happens to be illegal in some jurisdictions. We should have the same standards as un...
@GeorgeEdison To play the devil's advocate: Authors of proprietary DVD playing software generally must pay the DVD CCA to implement CSS. And even if they didn't, one effect of the DVD CCA is to give authors of proprietary software a special ability to make DVD players. When people use FOSS DVD playing software to play CSS'd DVD's, are they cheating the authors of those proprietary programs?
@EliahKagan I don't remember the exact ruling, but I seem to remember someone ruling that for purposes of compatibility, it's fine to have multiple implementations.
@jrg Right, I'm not saying I think it's illegal to implement dvdcss in FOSS code, or to use such an implementation. Instead, I'm taking a position quite radically on the other side of the issue: I'm suggesting that even adopting a rule saying we prohibit questions about cracking DRM to avoid paying authors may be too broad, at least if it is applied unthoughtfully.
leaves I'll be around in the regulators if you need me for moderator stuff, I can't stomach this talk right now, at least with the sunset outside my window.
"How do i run (media X) on (OS Y)?" Would be more palitable than "I want to strip the drm from media X cause they people who make it are DRM happy scumbags who are infringing on my freedom to run it on OS Y"
lol
(no offence to ideological linux users. But hyperbole was necessary to make my point more obvious)
@JourneymanGeek That is very important. I feel that often there's discussion about whether or not a question should be closed for being against some policy, when actually it should just be closed as off-topic or not-a-real-question. On the other hand, we should try to avoid falling into the trap of interpreting controversial questions (except those that are calls for debate rather than questions) as OT or NARQ more readily than non-controversial questions.
People talk about how Ubuntu doesn't have any good applications. I hereby declare that all Windows screenshot applications suck, and that Shutter rules the playing feel. :D
best solution i've found is to use mencoder to "copy" the streams to a new container with -idx option to force re-indexing, then ffmpeg/avconv based tools work fine
osalt should so have a this ~= that list somewhere they might, but i haven't seen it. would be a great link to drop on software recommendation questions
After chasing around an unfortunate bug wherein my Dell's Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 requires a driver other than either nouveau or nvidia-current, I came across this: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nvidia-graphics-drivers-173/+bug/948053
Trouble is I'm not certain how to proceed from her...
Bounty offered: Adding x-scheme-handler without a popup in firefox http://askubuntu.com/questions/162268/adding-x-scheme-handler-without-a-popup-in-firefox?atw=1 #firefox
@msPeachy Fortunately, the system has automatically caught and reversed the serial downvoting against you. (I have no idea what it was about and I don't need to, I just noticed you got the rep back and wanted to let you know.)
These answers have all been provided by Ubuntu users. I thought I'd share the easiest way WITHOUT a terminal in Lubuntu.
In pcmanfm, simply click on Tools -> Open current location as root. Simple.
This will open your folder, in your case /var/www, with root access. You can right-click and re...
I imagine it's "Software Updater" being closer in name to "Software Center" so eventually one of these days the standard tools will just no longer be included in favor of vendor tools
@EliahKagan I'm just surprised you didn't catch that the OP meant "document root directory" before writing that excellent (but somewhat OT TBH) answer ;P
@aking1012 Well synaptic and gdebi are already not installed by default on Ubuntu and on those official derivatives that have Software Center installed by default, right?
Dual-Ubuntu: how do I disable one OS from using the swap partition? http://askubuntu.com/questions/164073/dual-ubuntu-how-do-i-disable-one-os-from-using-the-swap-partition?atw=1 #lubuntu
Speaking of going around in circles, I think I'll make a patched version of b43-installer that will work offline and put it in a PPA. From a recent question, some can't/won't get to a wired connection...
possibly, but i've only gotten significant slowdowns in boot time for link not up using static ips when my pc can't hit gateway (unplugged) . I think the answers to those two could be different
I am not sure the reason why Ubuntu crashed. Even recovery mode does not work. GNU GRUB version 1.99~rc1-13ubuntu3 I get Ubuntu 2.6.38-12 and recovery mode too. But nothing works.
I am not able to do anything.
I live in Irvine.
If someone could help me out plsss..
Thanks
Thank you for contacting Ubuntu Emergency Services. Unfortunately, we cannot provide in-home services at this time. To rescue your Ubuntu remotely, please provide us with more information such as what you did before it "crashed", what happens when you boot (take photos if necessary) and all errors--exactly as shown. If you find this difficult, or if you urgently need your computer working, please look at the Orange County Craigslist ads for an Ubuntu/Linux technician who may be able to help you for a nominal fee. — izx6 hours ago
Why don't I have permission to copy to my ext4-formatted external drive? http://askubuntu.com/questions/164100/why-dont-i-have-permission-to-copy-to-my-ext4-formatted-external-drive?atw=1 #filesystem
Perhaps this is not the best title to use, but I'm running 12.04, which I always update. I'm not sure if it is just my impression, but is Chrome really buggy? I generally use the latest updated version. That's my browser of choice, but it seems to drain my resources and I resorted to Firefox inst...
@izx LOL..great comment izx..you said Ubuntu Emergency Service, may be help any people by come door to door..LOL,
@izx ya..that's right. if I windows user they will help. like what I said last time, they don't have experience in linux cause they only play with their windows job. So, sometimes if I meet some problem I'm just have the answer from goole or this sites. They are a new member in IT departement , I'm just confuse too why the beginner (like me) become netadmin, but they dont understand what I mean?? arrrghh..(-_-")!
@klox I know...maybe you can find out what firewall software/control panel they use? In that case you may be able to "help" them how to solve your problem ;)
@msPeachy: fantastic job with all the great comments recently!
well...remember that the term has no connection or idea of what's on your local system. so an upload would be involved....is FTP working or firewalled?
@AnwarShah It's fine. This sort of policy is common on "shared" connections, basically says you won't max out your full bandwidth all the time. With Wimax, I don't think they have a choice...
$ dsmeg | pastebinit dsmeg: comando non trovato You are trying to send an empty document, exiting. – wild91 7 mins ago
@izx and : giorgio@HP-Gio:~$ pastebinit /ver/log/kern.log Unable to read from: /ver/log/kern.log – wild91 6 mins ago
Q: What do the Anglo-Chinese Independent School and Ericsson have in common? A: A firewall which messes apt-get up! http://askubuntu.com/questions/164169/unable-to-connect-error-with-apt-get
I am using kde 4.4.5. When I try to run an application that needs root, I am asked for root password. In gnome I am asked for my password.
Gnome used gksudo, gksu-properties is configured to use sudo mode.
I have no root password (it is not set on this machine).
How do I tell the kde menus to ...
The Unity Keyboard Shortcut overlay is currently missing the keyboard shortcut for the video lens SUPER + V which was recently added since Unity 5.4.
Screenshot attached. As you can see from the screenshot the keyboard shortcut is missing.
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Desired solution:
- Add shortcut to video lens as specified in "12.04 Unity Shortcuts" spec ( https://docs.google.com/a/canonical.com/document/d/1jqeKtIJwqLtl58Wk_fqjr9Rrgxn9zsouCYOo-cZsLSE/edit )
- Contact Rosie or Otto for the updated visual design
unity
Low / In Progress
OK, this is exactly what I was doing earlier.
now seb128 has to approve and my fix would land in Unity xD
Great answer: How can I rename a folder using the terminal? http://askubuntu.com/questions/163930/how-can-i-rename-a-folder-using-the-terminal/163933?atw=1#163933 #terminal