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= 2. Problems I Ran Into = = 2. Problems =
=== 2.1 Solutions ===
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 *Firefox flash crashing - [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/flashplugin-nonfree/+bug/104470|Bug]] [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/flashplugin-nonfree/+bug/98688/comments/44|Partial Fix]] [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-source-2.6.20/+bug/114363|Bug]] [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/flashplugin-nonfree/+bug/84844|Bug]] {X}
 *Firefox video plugins - [[http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Feisty#MPlayer_plug-in_.28Installs_MPlayer_media_player_as_well.29|HowTo]]		  *Firefox video plugins - [[http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Feisty#MPlayer_plug-in_.28Installs_MPlayer_media_player_as_well.29|HowTo]] (./)
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 *Boot time for "Configuring Network Interfaces" [[http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=31198|Workaround for Feisty]] Fixed in Gutsy (./)  *Boot time for "Configuring Network Interfaces" - [[http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=31198|Workaround for Feisty]] (./)
 *Maximizing windows with Compiz-Fusion - [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/compiz/+bug/210022|Bug #210022]] (./)
 *Open as admin (nautilus-gksu) not installing correctly - [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gksu/+bug/201462|Bug #201462]] (./)
 *AWN startup option in settings - [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/awn/+bug/235027|Bug #235027]] (./)
 *Must put wireless network keyring password in every time you login - [[http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=5138596&postcount=16|Instructions on how to remove password]] (./)

=== 2.2 Open Bugs ===
 *Firefox flash crashing - [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/flashplugin-nonfree/+bug/104470|Bug #104470]], [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/flashplugin-nonfree/+bug/98688|Bug #98688]], [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-source-2.6.20/+bug/114363|Bug #114363]], and [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/flashplugin-nonfree/+bug/84844|Bug #84844]] {X}
 *VLC does not advance playlist when end of streaming content is reached - [[http://forum.videolan.org/viewtopic.php?t=15170|Bug Thread]] {X}
 *VLC does not stay on top - [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/vlc/+bug/84098|Bug #84098]] {X}
 *Drag and drop from File Roller doesn't work with list mode in Nautilus - [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/nautilus/+bug/185387|Bug #185387]] {X}
 *Cut and paste when closing programs - [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/firefox/+bug/106644|Bug #106644]] {X}
 *Edge of screen clicking with Compiz-Fusion - [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/compiz/+bug/103306|Bug #103306]] {X}
 *ACPI error makes for slow boot - [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/215179|Bug #215179]] {X}
 *"Always ask" for Firefox does not follow instructions with Totem plugin - [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/firefox-3.0/+bug/213760|Bug #213760]] {X}
 *Bluetooth PAN connected, but Firefox won't connect - [[http://blueman.tuxfamily.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=58#p247|Blueman Forum Thread]] and [[http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=5693435&postcount=3|Ubuntuforums Thread]] {X}

=== 2.3 Wishlist ===
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 *VLC does not stay on top [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/vlc/+bug/84098|Bug]] {X}
 *VLC does not advance playlist when end of streaming content is reached [[http://forum.videolan.org/viewtopic.php?t=15170|Bug]] {X}
 *Drag and drop from File Roller doesn't work with list mode in Nautilus [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/nautilus/+bug/185387|Bug]] {X}
 *Cut and paste when closing programs [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/firefox/+bug/106644|Bug]] {X}
 *Edge of screen clicking with Compiz-Fusion [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/compiz/+bug/103306|Bug]] {X}
 *Maximizing windows with Compiz-Fusion [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/compiz/+bug/210022|Bug]] (./)
 *ACPI error makes for slow boot [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/215179|Bug]] {X}		  *Firefox clickSelectAll not enabled by default - [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/firefox/+bug/118914|Bug #118914]] {X}
 *Remove old kernels from Grub list - [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-meta/+bug/241368|Bug #241368]] {X}
 *Wireless network priority list doesn't exist {X}
 *Bluetooth interface - Add [[http://blueman.tuxfamily.org/|Blueman]] to repository {X}
 *Can't lock the whole taskbar in place, only can lock individual pieces {X}
 *Mpg videos stop playing in Totem Firefox plugin {X}
 *Totem slider bar doesn't work {X}
 *Totem volume bar is a hassle {X}

Howdy! This is my user page devoted to documenting my transition from Windows to Linux.

Name: Daniel Roesler
Location: Houston, TX
AustinTeam HoustonTeam

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Key:

  • (X) indicates that there is a problem not yet solved.

  • Warning /!\ indicates incomplete documentation.

  • (./) indicates that there is a solution for this problem, and I have documented it.

1. My Setup

1.1 Hardware I Have

  • Computer: Sager NP6260

  • RAM: 1.5GB (512MB on board, 1GB in slot)
  • Hard Drive: SAMSUNG MP0804H (80GB @ 5400rpm)

  • LCD: Warning /!\

  • Chip: Intel Core Solo Processor Ultra Low Voltage (5.5W) U1400 (1.2GHz w/2,048k L2 On-die cache 533MHz FSB)
  • Optical Drive: MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ-842S (Combo Dual Layer DVD +/-R/RW 5x and 24x CD-R/RW)
  • Wireless: (802.11 a/b/g using Intel PRO/Wireless 3945)

  • Bluetooth: Warning /!\

  • Fingerprint-Reader: Warning /!\

1.2 Operating System Installed

  • Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron

2. Problems

2.1 Solutions

2.2 Open Bugs

2.3 Wishlist

  • DVD playback interlacing - VLC does not offer good deinterlacing (X)

  • DVD playback VLC - No menu support for VLC (X)

  • Firefox clickSelectAll not enabled by default - Bug #118914 (X)

  • Remove old kernels from Grub list - Bug #241368 (X)

  • Wireless network priority list doesn't exist (X)

  • Bluetooth interface - Add Blueman to repository (X)

  • Can't lock the whole taskbar in place, only can lock individual pieces (X)

  • Mpg videos stop playing in Totem Firefox plugin (X)

  • Totem slider bar doesn't work (X)

  • Totem volume bar is a hassle (X)

3. Completed Forms

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