Ubuntu/Linux

[DrXThirst]

Ok, first I'd like to thank "WaeV" for making this tutorial on installing Linux/Ubuntu - [Click Here]

So, now that I have it installed, (I installed inside Windows) I think that it's pretty cool. I like the layout, design and flow of it. However, it does have a few flaws that I'd like to get some answers for.

Problem #1 - It's sooooo quiet. I have my speakers turned to their max, the system audio turned to it's max, and the media player's turned to it's max. Yet, I'm still barely able to hear the music that I'm listening to. At first, I thought it might be my speakers/hardware issue, so I checked them. They're fine. So, then I thought it might be a Ubuntu issue, so I booted Windows XP and the speakers were perfectly fine. So, now I just need a way to get louder sound to come out of my speakers, thanks for any help.

Problem #2 - Is there a way to run Halo PC on Linux?

[CompKronos]

Ok, first I'd like to thank "WaeV" for making this tutorial on installing Linux/Ubuntu - [Click Here]

So, now that I have it installed, (I installed inside Windows) I think that it's pretty cool. I like the layout, design and flow of it. However, it does have a few flaws that I'd like to get some answers for.

Problem #1 - It's sooooo quiet. I have my speakers turned to their max, the system audio turned to it's max, and the media player's turned to it's max. Yet, I'm still barely able to hear the music that I'm listening to. At first, I thought it might be my speakers/hardware issue, so I checked them. They're fine. So, then I thought it might be a Ubuntu issue, so I booted Windows XP and the speakers were perfectly fine. So, now I just need a way to get louder sound to come out of my speakers, thanks for any help.

Problem #2 - (I can't remember now. I forget things easily. I'll edit when I remember...)

i can't remember the exact command i think it is lspci -ln or something but try opening terminal and typing

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cd desktop
lspci > lspci.txt

then attach lspci.txt on your desktop to your post, need to see what sound card you have because ubuntu has problems with realtek audio in laptops, just something with that chipset never seems to work for me. The command will list all your hardware including your sound card to make sure.

also do you have a 56k modem in your laptop/desktop?

[DrXThirst]

I tried that, but it kept saying no such command was found or something like that.

Also, I'm not sure. I don't think I do.

[WaeV]

I had this problem as well. I don't remember what I did exactly.

I think I opened Rhythmbox - the audio application - which put a volume icon in the upper right corner. Right-click that and select volume control. Put everything at maximum.

Also, which version did you get? 8.04 Hardy Heron, or 8.10 Intrepid Ibex? (Just out of curiosity).

[DrXThirst]

I had this problem as well. I don't remember what I did exactly.

I think I opened Rhythmbox - the audio application - which put a volume icon in the upper right corner. Right-click that and select volume control. Put everything at maximum.

Also, which version did you get? 8.04 Hardy Heron, or 8.10 Intrepid Ibex? (Just out of curiosity).

I tried the Rhythmbox thing, and when I right-clicked the speaker, it didn't do anything. It did open 1 volume thing, and it was already maxed out.

Also, I downloaded the newest one on there. 8.10

[WaeV]

Hmm... I'm currently working on installing Arch Linux and just wiped my Ubuntu partition, lemme boot into the live CD and see what I can work out.

[DrXThirst]

Alright. What's "Arch Linux"?
Also, is there a way to play Halo PC Trial on Linux?

[WaeV]

One of the fastest linux distributions. It's also more of a challenge. When I started with ubuntu, you had to manually configure all kinds of stuff, now it's too easy. So I decided to pick a more challenging distribution.

Ok, go to System > Preferences > Sound and for every option replace "Autodetect" or whatever's there with ALSA.
Then right-click on the volume icon in the upper corner (it's always there, Rhythmbox doesn't have to be open) and click "Open Volume Control". Master, PCM, and Front should be maxxed out.

I can't figure out how to upload files with Linux.

Upload to what?

Also, is there a way to play Halo PC Trial on Linux?

http://appdb.winehq.org/appview.php?iVe ... ingId=9169
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=486986

If following advice from the above links, remember that wine can be installed via the Add/Remove program lists now, and that 1.08 doesn't need a no-cd patch, because it's included.

[DrXThirst]

1.) I fixed the audio, thanks so much! It sounds so much better now.
2.) Thanks for the information on Halo PC Trial, I'll use it later.
3.) Is there a way to install Linux/Ubuntu onto my Modded Xbox Original?
4.) I can't figure out how to upload images to places like imageshack. It gives a weird thing like "file://gage/home/desktop/image" -- That's all. There's no extension.

[CompKronos]

1.) I fixed the audio, thanks so much! It sounds so much better now.
2.) Thanks for the information on Halo PC Trial, I'll use it later.
3.) Is there a way to install Linux/Ubuntu onto my Modded Xbox Original?
4.) I can't figure out how to upload images to places like imageshack. It gives a weird thing like "file://gage/home/desktop/image" -- That's all. There's no extension.

do tell how you fixed the audio, i have never gotten the alsa reinstall process to recognize my realtek card (damn!)

you can install linux fairly easily on to your original xbox but i am not sure about ubuntu. All the components are there of course except the cd/dvd drive wouldn't read the cd. I think you can install it using a usb key and a a slight hardware mod

[DrXThirst]

I did exactly as he said, and it worked. Also, I figured out how to upload pictures. Here's my next question: Why does my little IM thing have all of these weird symbols?

[kibito87]

I think it's because your operating system doesn't support that character...whatever it may be. I found those on the xbox.com website once not too long ago.

[DrXThirst]

Well, theoretically, you would be able to download said characters, correct?

[kibito87]

I've never tried or thought about it really. But in my un-educated guess...yes I would say it's possible.

[WaeV]

Did you download the "Ubuntu Resticted Extras" package like my tutorial said? It includes Microsoft fonts.

Glad you got the sound working.

I don't own an xbox, so as for getting ubuntu on it you'll have to research that yourself.

[DrXThirst]

Did you download the "Ubuntu Resticted Extras" package like my tutorial said? It includes Microsoft fonts.

Here's the error I get: (Click to Enlarge)

I'm sure you'll know exactly how to fix that.

I don't own an xbox, so as for getting ubuntu on it you'll have to research that yourself.

Ok, thanks anyways.

[LuxuriousMeat]

Did you download the "Ubuntu Resticted Extras" package like my tutorial said? It includes Microsoft fonts.

Here's the error I get: (Click to Enlarge)

I'm sure you'll know exactly how to fix that.

I don't own an xbox, so as for getting ubuntu on it you'll have to research that yourself.

Ok, thanks anyways.

System>Administration>Synaptic Package Manager

[DrXThirst]

Ok, thanks. It's installing now.

[WaeV]

Oh yeah, you have to enable all package types.

Main - Free, supported by Canonical
Restricted - Proprietary, supported by Canonical
Universe - Free, unsupported
Multiverse - Proprietary, unsupported

[DrXThirst]

Alright, I did that, but it still didn't fix it. I don't know what's wrong with it.

Also, is it possible to make Ubuntu my main OS? So that when I start it up, it will automatically boot into Ubuntu instead of Windows XP?