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Apr 29, 2012 21:02
Then my question will remain unanswered :(
Apr 29, 2012 20:59
should I add my answer that I put into my question as an answer?
http://askubuntu.com/questions/127049/help-trying-to-get-two-finger-scrolling-to-work-on-asus-ul80vt#comment152450_127049
Though I'm not sure if "reinstall fresh 12.04" is a good answer? but it's how I fixed my two-finger scroll error (and my trackpad shows up correctly in xinput list) - I'm sure I probably *could* have fixed it by removing all the relevant packages and config files... (but reinstalled due to messing up ubuntu boot by removing plymouth)
Apr 29, 2012 16:55
I don't want to be 'recommending' that people reinstall Linux like I did... I only did it since I messed up my install by doing: sudo apt-get remove plymouth
Apr 29, 2012 16:54
I put the 'answer' in my question, but should I also post it as an answer too? askubuntu.com/questions/127049/…
Apr 29, 2012 16:54
So I in-directly solved my problem by re-installing a fresh 12.04 (previous one was updated over the years but I barely used it so I didn't lose much)
Apr 28, 2012 22:31
:)
Apr 28, 2012 22:31
/excuse-me-for-being-british...
Apr 28, 2012 22:30
nvm^
Apr 28, 2012 22:30
d'oh... Bay Area isn't part of San Fran is it? :(
Apr 28, 2012 22:29
@aking1012 maybe they want to get into the startup buisiness and are looking for co-founders? or a spammer?

something like a "Bay Area Entrepreneur" as the new "Nigerian Prince money-transfer" ?
Apr 28, 2012 22:13
I get the same exact 21.04 bits :/
Apr 28, 2012 22:11
@htorque Where do you go to see that info?
Apr 28, 2012 21:37
It's hosted on Gitorious too :)
Apr 28, 2012 21:29
or access to a faraday cage (i.e. CERN has a few...)
Apr 28, 2012 21:27
Wow, since 2008? My friend lost his at a londroid event back in 2010... if only he knew about it back then
Apr 28, 2012 21:25
Ah, cool... :) (was just thinking that it should exist by now with the amount of smart-phones around)
Apr 28, 2012 21:22
A GPS embedded into the chip-set with a mini-SIM linked that updates the laptop location would probably work better
Apr 28, 2012 21:22
But how many people would tape a webcam before turning a laptop on? :) Though I guess once that becomes a 'norm' for catching thieves it wouldn't be too difficult and a smart criminal would probably think twice
Apr 28, 2012 21:20
Mmm yes but doesn't the loading screen (before showing grub) always load up even with LiveCD?
Apr 28, 2012 21:17
Tweaking my pre-boot screen (before the boot-options grub/burg screens), Asus FancyStart allows for background image + custom sound - that can be loaded randomly... I wonder if the webcam can be accessed to take a screenshot as soon as the laptop is turned on? Then to display the screenshot cropped down in the boot-options screen with a message that it's been uploaded to a server (thus making anyone who steals the laptop freak out and return it)....
Apr 28, 2012 21:06
Which round bubble? You mean when you highlight over the gravatar to show the contact info?
Apr 28, 2012 21:03
People use IE still? :(
Apr 28, 2012 20:49
Though I guess it wouldn't be 'virtual' anymore...
Apr 28, 2012 20:49
Hmm, I wonder if instead of installing a 'fresh' virtual OS - you could load up the other OS's that are already installed as other boot options
Apr 28, 2012 20:27
@MariusBalaban works perfectly :)
Apr 28, 2012 20:24
Hmm, I guess it's not possible to access Ubuntu files from Windows 7 (on dual-boot)?
Apr 28, 2012 20:20
Found a nice guide that mentions Super Boot Manager and Burg, so should be good with those
Apr 28, 2012 20:19
@MariusBalaban Super Boot Manager? Ok I'll look into that too :) Cheers
Apr 28, 2012 20:18
@aking1012 Well I mean, after I select Ubuntu in grub, it just shows the grub background and nothing else (removes the boot options), but when selecting Windows, it switches to the animation instead. Though it's not a big deal, just wondering where I might go to customize it though I guess making it load an animation would technically 'take up more resources and cause a slight increase in delay' in loading (though I doubt it'd be noticeable, I barely restart)
Apr 28, 2012 20:12
Also is the 3 second delay-time (loading-tyime?) after selecting Ubuntu from grub - part of Ubuntu, or part of grub?
As when I select Win7, it instantly shows the animation Win 7 loading screen
Apr 28, 2012 20:10
How 'easy' are the themes to set-up? I only have dual-boot (Win7, Ubuntu 12.04) but just want something a bit more 'unique' than just the terminal style grub :)
Apr 28, 2012 20:06
Hmm will try burg out, seems good :) but first to customise the boot loading screen before grub (via Asus FancyStart)
Apr 28, 2012 20:00
Anyone here used Burg before? Looking for a better looking "grub" as at the moment I just have a custom background with different colours... would you recommend burg or is there something else?