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Joomla! 3.4 Extension Installation Problems - Joomla! Forum - community, help and support

hi joomla! forum members, i migrating joomla 3.4 (i think) 2.5. after quite hassle of process. done through godaddy, guess first question is: how use latest backup of site 2.5 version put 3.5 in condition such don't have rebuild completely? if future upgrades going require re-build website everytime new version of software comes out, don't think using joomla! longer. second, thought deleted every trace of jdownloads component in ftp server, each time try re-upload , install extension in 3.4 joomla! version under "extension manager", following error message, followed "error installing component" message. do? jfolder: :delete: path not folder. path: /home/bwarren917/public_html/components/com_jdownloads/language duplicate key name 'idx_cat_id' sql=alter table `jos_jdownloads_files` add index `idx_cat_id` (`cat_id`); thanks! - did update site joomla 3x ? - check correct path of folder: tmp , logs - check database, table exist or not?

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Video controls for placed SWF video

hi all,   i placed number swf videos site (as did not want follow embed html method) has given me desired effect wished achieve, problem placed swf videos not come set of video controls (play, stop ffw etc)   does know if possible achieve this, maybe inserting html, if have example of code required.  if not happy hear alternative suggestions of how include video within site includes video control (without need host video on youtube etc)   thanks in advance ideas   shaun hi shaun, i suppose adobe flash pro forum guys can http://forums.adobe.com/community/flash best regards taikajim More discussions in Help with using Adobe Muse CC adobe

Thread: How to compile fortran programs using gfortran in LINUX OS

hi, have around 100 files in project. able compile them using gfortran -o command unable execute executable not getting created. can me this? created simple helloworld program exe using same command mentioned above. thanks, prudhvi can post exact command you're using? , giving errors? try code: man gfortran and 'pedantic' or 'thorough' option. Forum The Ubuntu Forum Community Ubuntu Official Flavours Support New to Ubuntu [ubuntu] How to compile fortran programs using gfortran in LINUX OS Ubuntu

Disable check out 3x - Joomla! Forum - community, help and support

i have site lots of registered users adding classes , events directory , have constant stream of users forgetting save or close form , getting locked out, sending me message , have login , run global check in.. every day. we don't need check in /out because users edit there own stuff , don't have conflict issues. need able disable check out, it's driving me mad , making registered users grumpy. there solution? thanks ps it's new joomla 3x site you must check view.... component or module. add captcha it? Board index Joomla! 3.x - Ask Support Questions Here General Questions/New to Joomla! 3.x

Thread: Ltsp auto login

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hello all, new forum gentle. installed 10.04.3, no problems, works great, thin clients attached. problem having booting thin clients auto login enabled in lts.conf. black screen everytime, client trys login. have been pounding head 2 days trying figure out. appreciated. thank Forum The Ubuntu Forum Community Ubuntu Official Flavours Support General Help [ubuntu] Ltsp auto login Ubuntu

Nephodna pomoć za dovršavanje naslovne strane - Joomla! Forum - community, help and support

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pozdrav svima, ukratko zanima me sledeće: - imam već skoro pa urađen sajt u joomla cms-u (izvin'te na nestručnom jeziku nisam potkovana) - većinu članaka uradila sam sama - čovek koji je trebao da mi uradi sajt je jednostavno nestao (nemoguće ga je kontaktirati na bilo koji način) - preostalo je da se promeni pozadina templata, ubaci jedna tabela, jedan slajder implementira jedan mali pretraživač - sve na naslovnoj strani - imam sve moguće user name-ove passove - pitanje 1: da li je moguće da nezavisno od prethodne osobe koja je radila na sajtu nastavim rad sa nekim drugim? - pitanje 2: ima li neko voljan da "uskoči" pred sam kraj? izvinjavam se unapred ako su pitanja neprimerena ovom forumu. bonaca wrote: pozdrav svima, ukratko zanima me sledeće: - imam već skoro pa urađen sajt u joomla cms-u (izvin'te na nestručnom jeziku nisam potkovana) - većinu članaka uradila sam sama - čovek koji je trebao da mi uradi sajt je jednostavno nestao (nemoguće ga je kontaktirati na

How do I download Story?

i use adobe story write screenplays , scripts, keep track of character development, outlines, , synopsises. have have wifi because can use going directly website. understand, can cs5 or cs6 , all, have no need of them besides adobe story. there way can directly download mac? hi,   adobe story desktop available 2 kind of users:   1) story plus users  (learn more - http://www.adobe.com/products/story-plus.html ) 2) users had been using adobe story desktop before story became paid application in may 2012. story desktop not available free new users now, new user story desktop need go story plus.   hope helps   sandeep More discussions in Adobe Story adobe

article width problem - Joomla! Forum - community, help and support

i setting simple site has embedded pdf file on front page. pdf file generated in 11x17 dimensions. article container narrow, , can see half of pdf (i've installed plugin embed pdf files). using protostar template, not opposed template long article width full screen. suggestions on fixing problem, whether modifying existing template, or suggestion template, appreciated. thanks. i think configuration inside pdf plugin, can set height if narrow , can use auto width make pdf view still responsive protostar template. what plugin used? Board index Joomla! 3.x - Ask Support Questions Here Templates for Joomla! 3.x

Huge ucm_content table after migration - Joomla! Forum - community, help and support

i have made offline migration 1.5 3.3.6. original content table had 233.1 mb, migrated 1 has 363.4. now there table called "ucm_content" has 423.7 mb in size, similar number of entries. entire database size 806.9 mb, while original 235.1. i have read has new versioning feature. have disabled "save history" option, data in table there. if want use versioning in future, don't need keep amount of redundant data consuming resources. how can remove safely? thanks in advance i have solved disabling "save history" option after fresh installation, , doing migration process. however, it's kind of bug, since there no way clean garbage data after migration default installation of joomla. now i'm having serious issue showing articles in proper order. please me here: viewtopic.php?f=710&t=880584 Board index Joomla! 3.x - Ask Support Questions Here Migrating and Upgrading to Joomla! 3.x

I can not install joomla 3.4 - Joomla! Forum - community, help and support

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hi, i'm trying install joomla 3.4 merely configuration tab. click on next button nothing. then tried installing joomla 3.3 , same thing happened, not install. try installing joomla 3.1 , installed. but need install joomla 3.4. happen? my server requirements are: php version 5.4.27 mysql version 5.5.42-cll you not move forward need fill out fields marked * Board index Joomla! 3.x - Ask Support Questions Here Installation Joomla! 3.x

Why does Lightroom 4 tell me "...files could not be imported because they could not be read"?

why lightroom 4.3 tell me "the following files not imported because not read" when problem can't written target location?   the source files on cf card.  had no problem reading files , copying them hard drive outside of lightroom.   the problem the permissions on target directory on hard drive.  once fixed target permissions problem went away.   lightroom needs display more accurate error messages. yes, does. error message confuses lots of people.   hal More discussions in Lightroom Classic CC adobe

Flash Multicast Player : Interface Address

i have created own multicast configurator , player . based on documentation here http://help.adobe.com/en_us/flashmediaserver/devguide/ws7812b00092aae0dc-2829dcd012a54a3ed 1a-8000.html#ws7812b00092aae0dc-24f6ecf312a54a597b9-7fff still couldnt find how can use "interface address" parameter in action script .   can 1 please point me right class/direction add in player , configurator ? if machine hosting fms has more 1 nic, means machine have no. of ips equal no. of nic card. when install fms on such machine, bounds ips.   when enter ip address 1 nic in interface address text box (which optional parameter) of configurator, fms determines nic use while publishing using interface ip address. if enter interface address in configurator along other details , click on generate, appends 1 more query parameter named "fms.multicast.interface" in publisher stream name. stream name used publish multicast stream fms. in player side, don't have add or modify parameter. More

Thread: Trendnet tew-648ub

can me finding drivers on trendnet tew-648ub? lsusb: code: bus 007 device 001: id 1d6b:0001 linux foundation 1.1 root hub bus 006 device 001: id 1d6b:0001 linux foundation 1.1 root hub bus 005 device 002: id 0557:2008 aten international co., ltd uc-232a serial port [pl2303] bus 005 device 001: id 1d6b:0001 linux foundation 1.1 root hub bus 004 device 001: id 1d6b:0001 linux foundation 1.1 root hub bus 003 device 001: id 1d6b:0001 linux foundation 1.1 root hub bus 002 device 009: id 0bda:8171 realtek semiconductor corp. rtl8188su 802.11n wlan adapter bus 002 device 001: id 1d6b:0002 linux foundation 2.0 root hub bus 001 device 001: id 1d6b:0002 linux foundation 2.0 root hub lsmod: code: module size used nls_iso8859_1 12713 0 nls_cp437 16991 0 vfat 21708 0 fat 61374 1 vfat usb_storage 53538 0 uas 17996 0 cryptd

Problems exporting PDF to Word

i went https://exportpdf.acrobat.com/app.html , followed steps convert after many attempts kept receiving message .... failed export, there unexpected problem. after reading forums tried unchecking recognise scanned text box see if work.   after purchasing subscription , being unsuccessful tried converting file program available on web, check there wasn't wrong file ..... worked.  because won't pay subscription got first 6 pages ;(   the file in question 58mb problem? what kind of content in document?   could open pdf , choose file > properties? i'd know says next 'application' , 'pdf producer' lines. More discussions in Adobe ExportPDF (read only) adobe

How can I deactivate Acrobat 10?

hello, cannot find deactivation section in acrobat 10 menu? before switching ton win 8 want deactivate acrobat 10? please see   http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/activation-deactivation-products.html More discussions in Installing, Updating, & Subscribing to Acrobat adobe

Multi step form submission - Joomla! Forum - community, help and support

hi,, i looking extension or module multi-step form submission . example link: https://www.bestattungen.de/vergleich/a ... ownrequest or idea how can make joomla. thanks , happy new year! have checked forms section of jed @ http://extensions.joomla.org/category/c ... back/forms ? form generators have many useful features, including multi-page forms , full programmability in terms of content validation , submission. Board index Joomla! 3.x - Ask Support Questions Here General Questions/New to Joomla! 3.x

Fit to any resolution your website in Adobe Muse

hi! adobe muse amazing, have question.   as i my website done in adobe muse fits any resolution ?   thank (sorry english)         hola. adobe muse es increible, pero tengo un pregunta.   como logro que mi web hecha en adobe muse se adapte cualquier resolución?   gracias y perdon por mi ingles. no, sadly muse websites not responsive @ moment did add mobile , tablet canvas can make mobile , tablet versions of site. add's little time workflow still alternative until 1 day when can add total responsive support. More discussions in Help with using Adobe Muse CC adobe

Some help with my background

hey all. started on dreamweaver , i'm having trouble background. made myself in adobe program , saved in jpg, tif , psd. image 4000 x 4000 px. dw doesn't tif , doesn't accept it. now, psd , jpegs, takes them , makes them background zooms in rediculously , bloats image.   thanks browsers have no ability read photoshop .psd file, should using .jpg, .gif , .png best cross-browser rendering.   also, 4000 x 4000 pixels huge webpage. should never more 2000 pixels in either direction , large image online purposes. background image on 200kb large. take 1 minute single file download on 56k modem.   to optimize image in photoshop, open image , hit ctrl + shift + alt (or command) + s save web.   click 2-up tab , take @ file size , speed of download image. can click bottom image in 2-up , move quality slider higher or lower quality. affect file size , load time. choose lowest quality setting doesn't make image degrade far , click save.   edit: dw isn't zooming in @ all, displ

Joomla! Update is not offering Joomla 3 - Joomla! Forum - community, help and support

hi i trying upgrade joomla 2.5.27 3.6. have checked requirements (i've upgraded site), purged cache , gone short term support, when click save & close told (as before) have latest joomla version - not offer me joomla 3.6 (or else). have suggestions please? thank you c you can download joomla 3.x update , install manually using joomla's extension installer. don't forget create backup before doing that. Board index Joomla! 3.x - Ask Support Questions Here General Questions/New to Joomla! 3.x

Thread: user interface

so have ubuntu 11.04 , friend has 10.04. basically, want rid of things make mac in new 1 (expand, minimize, , close commands on left of windows, unity dock thing on left, etc). how change or configure these visual elements? http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1718631 changing button order: best choose theme if must: code: gconftool-2 --set "/apps/metacity/general/button_layout" --type string ":minimize,maximize,close" this not work 11.10! Forum The Ubuntu Forum Community Ubuntu Official Flavours Support New to Ubuntu [ubuntu] user interface Ubuntu

Want to import Edge animation as hover over link reaction, is there a good tutorial for this?

hey guys, got edge animate yesterday, , understand of animation techniques since it's similar after effects. having trouble integrating dreamweaver. far can publish .html file , hotlink it. right in preview browser, click on link connected edgeanimate.html file , open new window, play animation , that's it. (i know can set images in animation thier own links well, don't have set yet)   however, want accomplish use these animations in main dreamweaver website layout working on right now. example, let's have 4 link buttons in crude layout:   -images             |              empty space                | -videos             |              empty space                | -about              |              empty space                | -contact            |              empty space                |   when hover on links on lefthand side, let's "images" link, i'd short animation made in edge play in the    | empty space |    part of web layout. when hover on ot

Error message downloading free trial of Flash Professional

hi,   i having issue downloading flash professional. once begins, end getting message adobe application manager:   we've encountered following issues:   sorry, there seems problem download process (error code: a12e5). troubleshooting tips, please visit our customer support page.   i on pc. can please assist me able download? thank you.   katie download here: http://prodesigntools.com/adobe-cs6-direct-download-links.html More discussions in Downloading, Installing, Setting Up adobe

Thread: Having display issues Please help

hello, have lenovo w520 thinkpad. i'm trying run dual monitors , i've read these 2 threads: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=221174 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=1773584 after running command "sudo apt-get --purge remove xserver-xorg-video-nouveau" no longer have display when boot normally. i'm running in low graphics recovery mode right now. using additional drivers menu, did install nvidia accelerated graphics driver, telling me driver installed not in use. when try open nvidia xserver settings, error message : "you not appear using nvidia x driver. please edit x configuration file (just run `nvidia-xconfig` root), , restart x server." googled , got this: http://blog.musicvm.com/solved-you-d...r-linux-ubuntu after running through steps find doesn't me. can please me! isn't optimus laptop?

installation sur plusieurs pc

j'aimerai savoir si il est possible d'installer première elements sur 2 pc avec la même license. merci d'avance c'est effectivement possible d'installer le logiciel sur 2 ordinateurs, et c'est supporte par adobe. je crois qu'il est recommande de n'en utiliser qu'une version la fois. la limite est bien sur ces 2 installations. j'utilise le produit ainsi avec un programme sur une machine de bureau et la 2eme installation sur un portable. cordialement. More discussions in Premiere Elements adobe

Joomshopping back end client list add field - Joomla! Forum - community, help and support

hello, i have joomshopping, i need add column additional field 3 in end in list of clients i added following code in file \administrator\components\com_jshopping\views\users\tmpl\list.php <th> <?php echo jhtml::_('grid.sort', _jshop_ext_field_3, 'ext_field_3', $this->filter_order_dir, $this->filter_order)?> </th> <td> <?php echo $row->ext_field_3;?> </td> but shows title , not values each user can me please? website in local joomla 3.3.6 thanks you can dump array result, check sql in select command first. Board index Joomla! 3.x - Ask Support Questions Here Extensions for Joomla! 3.x

all my images have question marks?

i turned computer on yesterday , first thing saw black scree, no background image.  went elements , 16,000 images have question marks.  gives? when move photos 1 location using windows explorer or other tool outside of organizer, pse reports files “missing”, , yellow question mark appears on thumbnails in organizer. try reconnecting files. go file > reconnect > missing files. browse location if know files located. More discussions in Photoshop Elements adobe

Thread: Can't mount Windows 7 share with fstab, working with "mount -t cifs"

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hi all, referring post below, asked me in " mount samba shares utf8 encoding using cifs" -guide weak ego. since didn't there, ask question again here: posted katsche hi all, new linux, think love story... running ubuntu server linux 64bit (11.04) in virtualbox (4.1.0) , connect share on windows 7 64bit host. did following command, sadly not able mount drive automatically adding fstab. find fstab entry , error message below, too. when enter this, asked windows password. after entering password mount works fine: code: sudo mount -t cifs //mw7xm76lypuh0d/users/nachname.vorname /media/splunk -o username="dir/nachname.vorname",uid=0,gid=0,nls=utf8 somehow giving me following errors. if try test changes in fstab "sudo mount -a" asked password, won't work 1 above: code: //mw7xm76lypuh0d/users/nachname.vorname /media/splunk cifs username="dir/

Thread: Lenovo Thinkpad W520 Docking Station troubles

hey guys, i'm using ubuntu 11 partition on lenovo w520 thinkpad. default os windows 7, , when boot using windows 7, computer recognizes docking station when loading screen. before monitor keeps flashing on , off saying it's trying connect. when try boot using ubuntu partition, laptop doesn't recognize monitor. this monitor in case helps. laptop works fine when run without docking station in either windows 7 or ubuntu. i'll take , suggestions! hi evonus. suspect trouble not based in docking station, in graphics card. have lenovo w520 nvidia quadro 1000m graphics card. card uses optimus technology switch between built-in intel graphics , more powerful (but battery-draining) accelerated nvidia chip. unfortunately optimus, , nvidia whole, famously unsupportive of non-microsoft os. may try opening bios , disabling nvidia optimus there, seems built-in intel graphics weak run external

Horizontal Spry submenus not dropping

i created horizontal spry menu site have done. dropdown submenus not working. have tried commenting out other "functional" pieces of code. put spry meny blank document , uploaded it. cannot figure out i've done wrong. great.   you can see page @ http://www.rimshotcreative.com/test/web.html     here code:     <!doctype html> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"> <title>rimshot creative…web design, e-commerce, custom web development. helping find groove.</title> <link href="rc.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="wt-rotator.css"/> <script type="text/javascript" src="js/jquery-latest.js"></script> <script src="spryassets/sprymenubar.js" type="text/javascript"></script> </style> <link href

Carpetas y archivos

muy buenos dias, tengo un pequeño problema al crear carpetas y drear archivos en ellas. las carpetas que creo tienen como nombre la hora (utilizando un rtc) y en la carpeta creo varios archivos. no tengo problema al crear la primera carpeta y meter los datos en ella. el problema es que cuando quiero crear la segunda carpeta empieza desde el ultimo archivo y no desde el primero. aqui les explico: esto es lo que necesito: 153000/             <---esta es primera carpeta (el nombre es la hora)           data00.bin    <-- estos son los archivos           data01.bin           data02.bin           data03.bin 153100/           data00.bin           data01.bin           data02.bin           data03.bin esto es lo que obtengo 153000/           data00.bin           data01.bin           data02.bin           data03.bin 153100/           data03.bin           <--- el archino no empieza desde 00           data04.bin           data05.bin           data06.bin esta es la loop: code: [sel

Permissions for Users in Admin - Joomla! Forum - community, help and support

i created following access set on joomla 3.3.6 per article: http://magazine.joomla.org/issues/issue ... g-back-end user group: client access level: special permissions: deny except "access administration interface" , "edit" permissions "articles" , "users" i want users in client group able view , edit own account information (name, username , password). however, not want clients able view or edit other users. issue allow "access administration interface" permission in user options, client able 1) view users (i don't want this) 2) edit own group assigned (this allows them upgrade administrator; don't want this) please advise. if not possible default joomla, , there extension provides capability, i'd appreciate recommendation. thanks! Board index Joomla! 3.x - Ask Support Questions Here Administration Joomla! 3.x Access Control List (ACL) in Joomla! 3.x

Thread: automatic listview

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hi, i've installed ubuntu , gui, thing annoying me fact cannot find button change system default of showing home folder, if opened through starter in listview instead of symbolview. i'm pretty sure there has pretty easy solution problem, couldn't find unsing search, i'm asking... lot posted cheatos hi, i've installed ubuntu , gui, thing annoying me fact cannot find button change system default of showing home folder, if opened through starter in listview instead of symbolview. i'm pretty sure there has pretty easy solution problem, couldn't find unsing search, i'm asking... lot help "you can control default view new folders, how files , folders sorted default, zoom level icon , compact views, , whether files displayed in tree sidebar. in file manager window, click edit ▸ preferences , select vie

Thread: password fields in java applets

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hi, know how password field of stars using applets? created jpasswordfield in java swing can't find anythings applets.... help?? are saying can't use jpasswordfield in applet? using japplets? if so, should able add other swing control. paul Forum The Ubuntu Forum Community Ubuntu Specialised Support Development & Programming Programming Talk password fields in java applets Ubuntu

Administrator panel view looks like 2.5 after upgrading - Joomla! Forum - community, help and support

hi, i have moved akeeba backup test folder under public_html folder(public_htm/test_copy). have created database , user , assigned user database. using kickstart.php, have restored entire site test folder. once site installed in test folder, have upgraded 3.4.1. upgradation successful problem administrator view looks still 2.5. not find many options. to make clear let me explain case: for example, options in global configuration page should come in left frame( refer first screenshot in attachment doc, taken other website). in case, appearing differently. page looks 2.5 version though on 3.4.1. (please refer second screenshot in attachment doc). i have tested many times, still behavior same. please me. thanks, pragna siddha paramo uninstall 2.5 admin template. Board index Joomla! 3.x - Ask Support Questions Here Migrating and Upgrading to Joomla! 3.x

Thread: Help Update Manager error

greetings i'm getting not lat me update or use software center now.. me resolve please . not initialize package information unresolvable problem occurred while initializing package information. please report bug against 'update-manager' package , include following error message: 'e:type 'ain' not known on line 3 in source list /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mitya57-ppa-natty.list' anyone out there have answer fix this?? Forum The Ubuntu Forum Community Ubuntu Official Flavours Support General Help [ubuntu] Help Update Manager error Ubuntu

Thread: just thought this was funny :D

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here go attached images programmers.jpg (49.8 kb, 117 views) printed , stuck desk divider! Forum The Ubuntu Forum Community Ubuntu Community Discussions The Cafe just thought this was funny :D Ubuntu

Photoshop Elements 5.0

hi,   recently have changed system windows 8 , can not send pictures using photoshop elements longer. e-mail adres veryfied adobe, still program says no e-mail program conected system. how can fix it? tahanks help.   marcin górniak please see http://forums.adobe.com/message/4527508#4527508#4527508 . can show screenshot of edi >> preferences >> sharing dialog system? what selected in email dropdown present on dialog?   do have email client installed on machine?   thanks andaleeb More discussions in Photoshop Elements adobe

Home menu item doesn't work properly with Falang in J 3.4 - Joomla! Forum - community, help and support

hi, i'm having problem home menu item (only item, others menu items works perfectly). i installed falang, use , find useful. didn't create "home menu item" each language, translated falang. see problem in chrome (ie haven't tried don't mind). the problem this: going home page, user has 3 navigation options: 1) through main menu, clicking on "home" 2) through logo of website 3) via "breadcrumbs" clicking on "home" if user using es_es language ok (it's default language). if user using fr_fr language: 1) through main menu, clicking on "home" redirect wrong: goes home page in es language 2) through logo of website, clicking on logo redirect wrong: goes home page in es language 3) via "breadcrumbs" clicking on "home", redirect right home page in correct language. i wrote gavick support because i'm using template of them, had @ website (i gave them access backend , ftp) , told me seems problem in jo

Thread: SMB slow over SSH

i have following situation: - ubuntu server 11.04 running samba , ssh server b - windows 7 sp1 client can make samba connection through ssh tunnel on internet b a. used this method using microsoft loopback device. problem is, transfer speed way low. averages @ 150 kb/s. other connections, nntp, run @ 1,5 mb/s through tunnel. far know smb encrypts handshake, don't think it's due overhead of connection. causing low transfer speed? up/download speed of both connections sufficient. checked cpu usage, , doesn't seem problem well. Forum The Ubuntu Forum Community Ubuntu Official Flavours Support General Help [ubuntu] SMB slow over SSH Ubuntu

Thread: RAID 5 just stopped working! In dire need of assistance!

so, i'm new linux user , have machine ubuntu server 11.04 use media center. run 5 drives raid 5 , few hours ago stopped working without apparent reason. outputs: cat /etc/mdadm/mdadm.conf code: device /dev/sdb1 /dev/sdc1 /dev/sdd1 /dev/sde1 /dev/sdf1 array /dev/md/0 metadata=1.2 name=mediaserver:0 uuid=abed07c8:642dcdf4:1dab4941:46f4a7e1 mount -t ext4 /dev/md0 /home/media/ code: mount: wrong fs type, bad option, bad superblock on /dev/md0, missing codepage or helper program, or other error (could ide device in fact use ide-scsi sr0 or sda or needed?) in cases useful info found in syslog - try dmesg | tail or so fdisk -l code: disk /dev/sda: 250.1 gb, 250059350016 bytes 255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 30401 cylinders units = cylinders of 16065 * 512 = 8225280 bytes sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes