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Re: Ubuntu 14.04 + bluetooth

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First post2016-10-30 10:02 -0400
Last post2016-10-30 15:20 -0700
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  Re: Ubuntu 14.04 + bluetooth Skippy Fandango <skippyfandango@ultvok.org> - 2016-10-30 10:02 -0400
    Drop Dead Mr. Maggot! John Gohde <john.h.gohde@gmail.com> - 2016-10-30 07:05 -0700
    Re: Ubuntu 14.04 + bluetooth Silver Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2016-10-30 10:28 -0400
      Re: Ubuntu 14.04 + bluetooth Jim Polaski <jpolaski@linuxmail.org> - 2016-10-30 14:34 +0000
        Re: Ubuntu 14.04 + bluetooth Silver Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2016-10-30 12:48 -0400
          Re: Ubuntu 14.04 + bluetooth Jim Polaski <jpolaski@linuxmail.org> - 2016-10-30 18:46 +0000
            Re: Ubuntu 14.04 + bluetooth Silver Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2016-10-30 17:34 -0400
      You are not fooling anyone, Mr. Maggot. John Gohde <john.h.gohde@gmail.com> - 2016-10-30 15:20 -0700

#378481 — Re: Ubuntu 14.04 + bluetooth

FromSkippy Fandango <skippyfandango@ultvok.org>
Date2016-10-30 10:02 -0400
SubjectRe: Ubuntu 14.04 + bluetooth
Message-ID<nv4ug2$enn$1@dont-email.me>
On Sun, 30 Oct 2016 10:55:44 +0000, Keith wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> A while ago I was having problems getting wifi working on this HP 
> 17-y054sa laptop, which were all resolved per earlier thread.
> 
> My remaining challenge is to get Bluetooth working correctly.  It all 
> _seems_ to work; I can turn Bluetooth on and off, I can make it visible 
> and not.  But my phone cannot 'see' the laptop, and the laptop can't 
> 'see' the phone, even when both are flagged visible.  I know the phone 
> is fine, because if I turn on Bluetooth when I'm in the pub, say, I 
> immediately get a screenful of devices that are available to pair with.
> 
> I'm not a great tech, so I I'm hoping for some tips on how to diagnose 
> what's going on!
> 
> Thanks,
> K

Solving your problem requires a simple 2 step process.

Step 1 = Remove Linux completely.
Step 2 = Install Windows

Problem solved.

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#378483 — Drop Dead Mr. Maggot!

FromJohn Gohde <john.h.gohde@gmail.com>
Date2016-10-30 07:05 -0700
SubjectDrop Dead Mr. Maggot!
Message-ID<851188ff-e90a-4dcb-b99c-7049703b1e7e@googlegroups.com>
In reply to#378481
On Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 10:02:05 AM UTC-4, Skippy Fandango wrote:
> On Sun, 30 Oct 2016 10:55:44 +0000, Keith wrote:
> 
> > Hi,
> > 
> > A while ago I was having problems getting wifi working on this HP 
> > 17-y054sa laptop, which were all resolved per earlier thread.
> > 
> > My remaining challenge is to get Bluetooth working correctly.  It all 
> > _seems_ to work; I can turn Bluetooth on and off, I can make it visible 
> > and not.  But my phone cannot 'see' the laptop, and the laptop can't 
> > 'see' the phone, even when both are flagged visible.  I know the phone 
> > is fine, because if I turn on Bluetooth when I'm in the pub, say, I 
> > immediately get a screenful of devices that are available to pair with.
> > 
> > I'm not a great tech, so I I'm hoping for some tips on how to diagnose 
> > what's going on!
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > K


Drop Dead Mr. Maggot!

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#378501

FromSilver Slimer <.m@nsn.s>
Date2016-10-30 10:28 -0400
Message-ID<nv500u$jcl$2@dont-email.me>
In reply to#378481
On 2016-10-30 10:02 AM, Skippy Fandango wrote:
> On Sun, 30 Oct 2016 10:55:44 +0000, Keith wrote:
> 
>> Hi,
>>
>> A while ago I was having problems getting wifi working on this HP 
>> 17-y054sa laptop, which were all resolved per earlier thread.
>>
>> My remaining challenge is to get Bluetooth working correctly.  It all 
>> _seems_ to work; I can turn Bluetooth on and off, I can make it visible 
>> and not.  But my phone cannot 'see' the laptop, and the laptop can't 
>> 'see' the phone, even when both are flagged visible.  I know the phone 
>> is fine, because if I turn on Bluetooth when I'm in the pub, say, I 
>> immediately get a screenful of devices that are available to pair with.
>>
>> I'm not a great tech, so I I'm hoping for some tips on how to diagnose 
>> what's going on!
>>
>> Thanks,
>> K
> 
> Solving your problem requires a simple 2 step process.
> 
> Step 1 = Remove Linux completely.
> Step 2 = Install Windows
> 
> Problem solved.

+1. Worked for me.

-- 
Silver Slimer
Islam is a disease
Proud libertarian, unapologetic nerd, author, gamer, beast-mode teacher
and silver-tongued heel
Fingerprint: e58428b2633833a3b0c9bb7e40819166642245b7
Gab.ai: @silverslimer

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#378508

FromJim Polaski <jpolaski@linuxmail.org>
Date2016-10-30 14:34 +0000
Message-ID<e7meo0F2qjU2@mid.individual.net>
In reply to#378501
On 2016-10-30, Silver Slimer <> wrote:
> On 2016-10-30 10:02 AM, Skippy Fandango wrote:
>> On Sun, 30 Oct 2016 10:55:44 +0000, Keith wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> A while ago I was having problems getting wifi working on this HP 
>>> 17-y054sa laptop, which were all resolved per earlier thread.
>>>
>>> My remaining challenge is to get Bluetooth working correctly.  It all 
>>> _seems_ to work; I can turn Bluetooth on and off, I can make it visible 
>>> and not.  But my phone cannot 'see' the laptop, and the laptop can't 
>>> 'see' the phone, even when both are flagged visible.  I know the phone 
>>> is fine, because if I turn on Bluetooth when I'm in the pub, say, I 
>>> immediately get a screenful of devices that are available to pair with.
>>>
>>> I'm not a great tech, so I I'm hoping for some tips on how to diagnose 
>>> what's going on!
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> K
>> 
>> Solving your problem requires a simple 2 step process.
>> 
>> Step 1 = Remove Linux completely.
>> Step 2 = Install Windows
>> 
>> Problem solved.
>
> +1. Worked for me.

+1 Worked for me as well along with millions of others who have 
tried Linux, realized that Linux is defective and went back to Windows 
or OSX.

I use Linux to tinker with. Nothing more. And the reason is because it 
is so unstable I just don't trust it.

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#378532

FromSilver Slimer <.m@nsn.s>
Date2016-10-30 12:48 -0400
Message-ID<nv588o$c6f$2@dont-email.me>
In reply to#378508
On 2016-10-30 10:34 AM, Jim Polaski wrote:
> On 2016-10-30, Silver Slimer <> wrote:
>> On 2016-10-30 10:02 AM, Skippy Fandango wrote:
>>> On Sun, 30 Oct 2016 10:55:44 +0000, Keith wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> A while ago I was having problems getting wifi working on this HP 
>>>> 17-y054sa laptop, which were all resolved per earlier thread.
>>>>
>>>> My remaining challenge is to get Bluetooth working correctly.  It all 
>>>> _seems_ to work; I can turn Bluetooth on and off, I can make it visible 
>>>> and not.  But my phone cannot 'see' the laptop, and the laptop can't 
>>>> 'see' the phone, even when both are flagged visible.  I know the phone 
>>>> is fine, because if I turn on Bluetooth when I'm in the pub, say, I 
>>>> immediately get a screenful of devices that are available to pair with.
>>>>
>>>> I'm not a great tech, so I I'm hoping for some tips on how to diagnose 
>>>> what's going on!
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> K
>>>
>>> Solving your problem requires a simple 2 step process.
>>>
>>> Step 1 = Remove Linux completely.
>>> Step 2 = Install Windows
>>>
>>> Problem solved.
>>
>> +1. Worked for me.
> 
> +1 Worked for me as well along with millions of others who have 
> tried Linux, realized that Linux is defective and went back to Windows 
> or OSX.
> 
> I use Linux to tinker with. Nothing more. And the reason is because it 
> is so unstable I just don't trust it.

The same way that you will buy a car and - when repairing it - might use
third-party parts, the best way to ensure a working desktop is to use a
properly-built operating system (like Windows or OS X) and using some
open-source software. When it is assisting you, it is fine; when it is
the only thing available, it's a disaster waiting to happen.

-- 
Silver Slimer
Islam is a disease
Proud libertarian, unapologetic nerd, author, gamer, beast-mode teacher
and silver-tongued heel
Fingerprint: e58428b2633833a3b0c9bb7e40819166642245b7
Gab.ai: @silverslimer

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#378544

FromJim Polaski <jpolaski@linuxmail.org>
Date2016-10-30 18:46 +0000
Message-ID<e7mtfrF3bdmU5@mid.individual.net>
In reply to#378532
On 2016-10-30, Silver Slimer <> wrote:
> On 2016-10-30 10:34 AM, Jim Polaski wrote:
>> On 2016-10-30, Silver Slimer <> wrote:
>>> On 2016-10-30 10:02 AM, Skippy Fandango wrote:
>>>> On Sun, 30 Oct 2016 10:55:44 +0000, Keith wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>
>>>>> A while ago I was having problems getting wifi working on this HP 
>>>>> 17-y054sa laptop, which were all resolved per earlier thread.
>>>>>
>>>>> My remaining challenge is to get Bluetooth working correctly.  It all 
>>>>> _seems_ to work; I can turn Bluetooth on and off, I can make it visible 
>>>>> and not.  But my phone cannot 'see' the laptop, and the laptop can't 
>>>>> 'see' the phone, even when both are flagged visible.  I know the phone 
>>>>> is fine, because if I turn on Bluetooth when I'm in the pub, say, I 
>>>>> immediately get a screenful of devices that are available to pair with.
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm not a great tech, so I I'm hoping for some tips on how to diagnose 
>>>>> what's going on!
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>> K
>>>>
>>>> Solving your problem requires a simple 2 step process.
>>>>
>>>> Step 1 = Remove Linux completely.
>>>> Step 2 = Install Windows
>>>>
>>>> Problem solved.
>>>
>>> +1. Worked for me.
>> 
>> +1 Worked for me as well along with millions of others who have 
>> tried Linux, realized that Linux is defective and went back to Windows 
>> or OSX.
>> 
>> I use Linux to tinker with. Nothing more. And the reason is because it 
>> is so unstable I just don't trust it.
>
> The same way that you will buy a car and - when repairing it - might use
> third-party parts, the best way to ensure a working desktop is to use a
> properly-built operating system (like Windows or OS X) and using some
> open-source software. When it is assisting you, it is fine; when it is
> the only thing available, it's a disaster waiting to happen.

Linux suffers from one fundamental flaw and that is too many cooks spoil 
the stew.
Linux is like a car where you start out with a solid frame (the kernel) 
and then you zip tie a 1000 other parts to the frame (everything else 
Linux, DE, applications etc)  without regard to 
what the other 10,000 people working on the car are doing.

What you end up with a disjointed mess with no consistency.
That's Linux.

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#378560

FromSilver Slimer <.m@nsn.s>
Date2016-10-30 17:34 -0400
Message-ID<nv5ovi$3h6$1@dont-email.me>
In reply to#378544
On 2016-10-30 2:46 PM, Jim Polaski wrote:
> On 2016-10-30, Silver Slimer <> wrote:
>> On 2016-10-30 10:34 AM, Jim Polaski wrote:
>>> On 2016-10-30, Silver Slimer <> wrote:
>>>> On 2016-10-30 10:02 AM, Skippy Fandango wrote:
>>>>> On Sun, 30 Oct 2016 10:55:44 +0000, Keith wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> A while ago I was having problems getting wifi working on this HP 
>>>>>> 17-y054sa laptop, which were all resolved per earlier thread.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My remaining challenge is to get Bluetooth working correctly.  It all 
>>>>>> _seems_ to work; I can turn Bluetooth on and off, I can make it visible 
>>>>>> and not.  But my phone cannot 'see' the laptop, and the laptop can't 
>>>>>> 'see' the phone, even when both are flagged visible.  I know the phone 
>>>>>> is fine, because if I turn on Bluetooth when I'm in the pub, say, I 
>>>>>> immediately get a screenful of devices that are available to pair with.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I'm not a great tech, so I I'm hoping for some tips on how to diagnose 
>>>>>> what's going on!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>> K
>>>>>
>>>>> Solving your problem requires a simple 2 step process.
>>>>>
>>>>> Step 1 = Remove Linux completely.
>>>>> Step 2 = Install Windows
>>>>>
>>>>> Problem solved.
>>>>
>>>> +1. Worked for me.
>>>
>>> +1 Worked for me as well along with millions of others who have 
>>> tried Linux, realized that Linux is defective and went back to Windows 
>>> or OSX.
>>>
>>> I use Linux to tinker with. Nothing more. And the reason is because it 
>>> is so unstable I just don't trust it.
>>
>> The same way that you will buy a car and - when repairing it - might use
>> third-party parts, the best way to ensure a working desktop is to use a
>> properly-built operating system (like Windows or OS X) and using some
>> open-source software. When it is assisting you, it is fine; when it is
>> the only thing available, it's a disaster waiting to happen.
> 
> Linux suffers from one fundamental flaw and that is too many cooks spoil 
> the stew.
> Linux is like a car where you start out with a solid frame (the kernel) 
> and then you zip tie a 1000 other parts to the frame (everything else 
> Linux, DE, applications etc)  without regard to 
> what the other 10,000 people working on the car are doing.
> 
> What you end up with a disjointed mess with no consistency.
> That's Linux.

It's a constant problem as well. No matter how much the code advances,
instability caused by the ass not knowing what the head is doing
persists. It gets patched only for another, similar problem to appear
because of another component not being programmed to take the first
thing into consideration. If a school ran that way, every kid would
fail. If a government ran that way... oh wait, that's how the United
States runs. At least with OS X and Windows there are standards and a
certain structure the developers are essentially forced to work within.
Obviously some software tries to do its own thing, but it is easily
noticed because it looks and operates worse than the rest and therefore
is quickly taken care of. In Linux, since just about everything doesn't
look right, it's hard to figure out which software is decent and which
isn't.

-- 
Silver Slimer
Islam is a disease
Proud libertarian, unapologetic nerd, author, gamer, beast-mode teacher
and silver-tongued heel
Fingerprint: e58428b2633833a3b0c9bb7e40819166642245b7
Gab.ai: @silverslimer

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#378565 — You are not fooling anyone, Mr. Maggot.

FromJohn Gohde <john.h.gohde@gmail.com>
Date2016-10-30 15:20 -0700
SubjectYou are not fooling anyone, Mr. Maggot.
Message-ID<83a5a243-55ba-4dd0-be1b-0afa0cb0bda0@googlegroups.com>
In reply to#378501
On Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Silver Slimer wrote:
> On 2016-10-30 10:02 AM, Skippy Fandango wrote:
> > On Sun, 30 Oct 2016 10:55:44 +0000, Keith wrote:
> > 
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> A while ago I was having problems getting wifi working on this HP 
> >> 17-y054sa laptop, which were all resolved per earlier thread.
> >>
> >> My remaining challenge is to get Bluetooth working correctly.  It all 
> >> _seems_ to work; I can turn Bluetooth on and off, I can make it visible 
> >> and not.  But my phone cannot 'see' the laptop, and the laptop can't 
> >> 'see' the phone, even when both are flagged visible.  I know the phone 
> >> is fine, because if I turn on Bluetooth when I'm in the pub, say, I 
> >> immediately get a screenful of devices that are available to pair with.
> >>
> >> I'm not a great tech, so I I'm hoping for some tips on how to diagnose 
> >> what's going on!
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> K
> > 
> > Solving your problem requires a simple 2 step process.
> > 
> > Step 1 = Remove Linux completely.
> > Step 2 = Install Windows
> > 
> > Problem solved.
> 
> +1. Worked for me.


You are not fooling anyone, Mr. Maggot. 

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