IOS 4.2.1 DBus Error Fix (Iphone)

I've upgraded my Iphone 3gs to IOS 4.2.1 and it quit working with Ubunutu. It gave me the following error;

DBus error org.freedesktop.DBus.Error.NoReply: Message did not receive a reply (timeout by message bus)

After a little searching I found a solution that worked for me.

1. Goto APPLICATIONS-->UBUNTU SOFTWARE CENTER
2. Once your software center app starts goto EDIT-->SOFTWARE SOURCES
3. Click on the OTHER SOFTWARE tab
4. Click the ADD button
5. In the pop up box type ppa:pmcenery/ppa
6. Click the ADD SOURCE button.
7. Once added, close your Software Center.
8. Goto SYSTEM-->ADMINISTRATION-->UPDATE MANAGER
9. Check for system updated and allow them to install.
10. Plug your Iphone into your computer and it should work.

I hope this helps someone else who's have this problem. I'm running Ubuntu 10.10 32-bit OS with Iphone IOS 4.2.1 on an Iphone 3GS phone. (No Jailbreak)

A Couple of Nautilus Tips

Nautilus is the FILE MANAGER Ubuntu uses. Here are a couple of quick tips.


How to show File Sizes under the thumb nails Nautilus uses.


1. Start Nautilus

2. Goto EDIT-->PREFERENCES

3. Click on the DISPLAY Tab

4. The top drop down box should say NONE. Change it to SIZE.


DONE!!!!










Tips number two will let you make Nautilus a little prettier.

How to change the background color or make it a texture in Nautilus display window.

1. Start Nautilus
2. Goto EDIT-->BACKGROUND AND EMBLEMS
3. The window on the left will appear.
4. Click and hold on the color or pattern you want
5. Drag that color or pattern onto the area of Nautilus you want to have that pattern or color.

DONE!!!!




I've applied the CORK pattern to the Nautilus' Main Window.

There you have it, two quick tips to make your "File Manager" a little better in Ubuntu. If you really want to get fancy you can add some ACTIONS or EXTENSIONS to enhance Nautilus' usability.