Getting my Bluetooth mouse to work with Ubuntu
Bluetooth Mouse From Hell
I have a Microsoft 5000 Bluetooth Mouse. Unfortunately it has been a total headache to get it to work with Ubuntu and stay working. Below are the steps I have taken to remedy the issue:
- Turn on your mouse and make it discoverable
- Open a terminal and enter the command:
hcitool scan - It should return a list of bluetooth devices in range (mine returned something like:
00:1D:D8:92:FE:45 Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000) - Enter:
sudo gedit /etc/bluetooth/hcid.conf - Add the following entry to the file (remember the name is the same returned in the previous step):
device HardwareAddressHere {
name “Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000”;
} - Run the command:
sudo /etc/init.d/bluetooth restart - Verify that you get a message indicating that stopping and starting bluetooth is OK
- Run the command:
sudo apt-get install bluez-compat - With your mouse still in discovery mode, run the command:
sudo hidd --search - Your mouse should now be paired and working. (this includes after reboot, it should automatically pair)
Posted by: Heavymeddler
Run Ubuntu on Dell Mini 10 in HD (1366×768)
One Gig Wonder
I found a link on moko's blog that showed how you run Ubuntu Jaunty in 1024x576 on a Dell Mini 10. However, I have the Mini 10 with the HD screen (1366x768) which required a few additional steps to get it work right. Here is the entire process
First, create the file: /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ubuntu-mobile.list
Add the following content and save (these entries will change depending on the version of Ubuntu):
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/ubuntu-mobile/ppa/ubuntu jaunty main
deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/ubuntu-mobile/ppa/ubuntu jaunty main
Open a terminal and run the following two commands:
sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys C6598A30
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install psb-kernel-source psb-kernel-headers
Restart your machine and open the terminal again. Enter the command:
sudo apt-get install xserver-xorg-video-psb
Restart your machine again. You should now have 1366x768 resolution.
Posted by: Heavymeddler
Getting the Windows XP Royale Noir theme to actually work
I downloaded this windows xp royale noir theme, and tried to get it running on Windows XP SP3, but it only worked while the machine was running, then it was gone. But I figured out how to change that.
1. Download and install the actual Windows Royale theme.
2. Download the Royale Noir theme, and extract it to the C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\royale noir\ folder
3. Go to C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\ and open the Royale.Theme file in a text editor
4. Go to the [Visual Styles] section
5. Change the line "Path=%WinDir%resources\Themes\Royale\Royale.msstyles" to Path=%WinDir%resources\Themes\royale noir\luna.msstyles
6. Save and exit.
After that, you should be able to consistently select the Royale Noir theme from the apperances section.
Posted by: Alamonot