Fix Steam for linux error: *SteamStartEngine(0xffbb2f40) failed with error 1 CMultiFieldBlob(pSerialized): Partial

I ran into this error:

So I tried to unistall steam, and re-install it,
but that did not work, so I tried purging the installation, and reinstalling, and it still gave me the same error.

So I started looking it up online, and I came across this:
http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=978663
That said deleting a file 'should' fix the problem,

So I looked a bit further and found this:
https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux/issues/76
that said the file I am looking for is called 'ClientRegistry.blob'

So I tried to look up where the file is stored, and most the pages were for windows,
but then I found this page:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/221410/discussions/0/864959809813462697/
that said it should be stored in
/local/share/steam/
but I did not have a steam folder in share.

so after searching my hard drive I finally found it,
it's in the user's home directory, ~/steam

----Solution----
open your home folder, and then open the steam folder,
find the file 'ClientRegistry.blob' and delete it,
now launch steam, and log in.

Netflix on Ubuntu/mint! -Without Emulating Windows!

Finally After all these years,

Their is now a way to Watch netflix on ubuntu without Emulating windows,
In the past you would have to run Virtual box and have a copy of a Windows XP or higher Disk.
but now, with one program installed by pasting two lines, you can finally do it.

The orignial artical was by 'iheartubuntu' link below,
and this is by no means an official app by the Netflix team.

(You may need to install wine first)
anyway to install, open your terminal and paste:

sudo apt-add-repository ppa:ehoover/compholio

and:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install netflix-desktop

(next make sure the ubuntu software center/ synaptic package manager is closed,
also make sure you're not running any other installers or updaters)

And then run netflix-desktop.
and it will go thought the initial setup.

It will need to install some fonts, and a mono package.
So press yes, next, or what ever it asks you to.

A few files will have to be downloaded.


After the last thing is installed, you may have to wait a bit.


but you should then be greeted by the Web login screen:

From here simply Sign in to your account.

---If it's not working---
if You've been waiting for at least 10 mins, and you still don't have the Login screen,
Try reinstalling, First run: rm -Rf ~/.netflix-desktop
(thank's iheartubuntu) and then run: sudo apt-get remove --purge netflix-desktop
once that's complete, run: sudo apt-get install netflix-desktop
--------------

Now find a Video to watch, and click the play button.

after it's starts buffering, it will ask you to enable DRM playback.
Click 'Enable'
and you should be good to go!

You exit full screen mode by hitting F11.

And then you'll have a windowed version!

I prefer it this way for browsing,

You can use the video's full screen button to watch the video in full screen, and  you'll be able to sit back and watch your videos. without having the rest of netflix's site taking up your whole screen!


Enjoy!

If you have any question, I suggest you ask on the source site, they know more then I do...

Source:
http://www.iheartubuntu.com/2012/11/ppa-for-netflix-desktop-app.html

[Mint] [Solved] Linux mint - No sound on Speakers, but heaphones work.

This is very similar to the issue I had in Ubuntu, however the fix was not the same,

here is what you do:

sudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf 

And on the last line add this line:

options snd-hda-intel index=0 model=hp

To the bottom of the file.

now, we have to modify it to work with your computer,

run this:

inxi -A

the output should look like:

Audio:     Card: Intel 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller driver: snd_hda_intel

           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture ver: 1.0.24

and  where it says 'snd_' 

that's the driver you need,  if it's not 'snd-hda-intel' 

then use what ever your output was instead.

next for your model,
it should be your pc's manufacturer, here is the full list:
http://www.kernel.org/doc/Documentation/sound/alsa/HD-Audio-Models.txt

save the file, and reboot!

and now you're done!

Note:
Just in case you have come from reading the Ubuntu version of this Fix,
No, you do not have to block the RTC module.
(if you have not read the Ubuntu version, ignore this note.)

Sources:
http://www.kernel.org/doc/Documentation/sound/alsa/HD-Audio-Models.txt
http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=73815&f=48#p428775 thanks  johnny87au !!!

Moving to Linux Mint.

Hey guys,
I just moved to Linux mint!
Don't worry, I'll still be posting here, because mint is based off Ubuntu the steps should work on either.

If I make an article for just mint, it will be labeled [Mint]

As for why I'm leaving Ubuntu, it's noting personal, I don't dislike it, or hate unity.
I've spent some time in both, unity, and Gnome 3.

It's just with all the issues I've had to fix by hand, and all the half installed drivers, broken dependencies, and messed up config files, (all caused by me) it began to have some issues.

I won't go in to details. but I saw some video about mint. and I liked the gnome2/3 hybrid desktop.
and some of it's cool features, so instead of re-installing ubuntu for the 3rd time on this laptop,
I decided to try something new. the past two years I was ubuntu->debian->ubuntu->fedora->ubuntu.
So I'm trying something else.

[Fix] Ubuntu Speaker not working, but headphones are!

This will be my last update as a ubuntu user (for a while at least)
I'll be switching to mint tonight!

sudo gedit  /etc/modules

change the line:
rtc

to:

#rtc

---
save, and reboot.
it should be working fine now.

source:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2058548

https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-media/+question/24639

Install the FULL version of Gnome 3 on Ubuntu!

Ok, so like many people, I'm not a huge fan of Unity,
I understand that it has it's place, I've spend some time with it, and it's not terrible, I just fine Gnome 3 to make me more productive.

I'm running Ubuntu 12.10 64Bit but this should work on any version of ubuntu!

...Anyway, you can install Gnome 3 on Ubuntu by running:

sudo apt-get install gnome-session

But, the one in the Ubuntu repo is not the Full version, it's had some features removed, and if you install it you'll be stuck with some of unity's version of apps, such as the file manager nautilus.
here are some examples of the visuals.

Ubuntu's gnome 3 (nautilus)

In order to get the full version of gnome 3, you must add the PPA:


sudo add-apt-repository ppa:gnome3-team/gnome3

If you already have gnome 3 installed you can upgrade to the Full version using the built in updater:

Ubuntu (12.10's) update manager. 

Or if you want to do it via the command line:

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get upgrade

If you do not have gnome 3 installed yet you can run this:

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install gnome-session


Either way, reboot, your computer afterwards, and  log in to gnome, and you'll be at the full version:

Gnome 3 Full version (nautilus)

And You're Done!

[Fix] Ubuntu 12.10 Can't Log in to unity or Gnome3?

Hey everyone,

I just upgraded to Ubuntu 12.10 and I forgot the little thing about, not downloading the ubuntu distro updates the day they come out.... may programmers may have not made compatibility patches, and ubuntu it's self can be a little bit unstable...

Any way, what's done, is done.

So after the install was complete, I rebooted. And I was greeted with the ubuntu 11.04 grub menu (the all purple one {boring!}  )  and then a new, fancy log in screen.

So I typed my password, and about halfway through the a wifi Login box came up, asking for a Wep key for a access point I accidently clicked on months ago {neighbors wifi} anyway,
I closed the box, turned off WiFi and hit enter.

After this the screen flash back for a second, and returned me to the login screen, so I typed it again, making sure Capslock was off. Same outcome, black screen then back to login,

I tried to use Unity, and it would just hang, I'd type my password, and it would just sit their with the spinning circle thing.

So, I rebooted and tried again. Same outcome on unity/gnome3

Luckily I had LXDE installed.
(you can do this with {Ctrl}{Alt}{F6} but you'll need to be connected to the internet,
wired works better, because for some reason, it could not load my wifi setup)

--The Fix--
I was able to fix this by first turning back on the sources that the update turned off,
from 'software sources'

then I ran:
sudo apt-get update --install-missing
followed by:
sudo apt-get upgrade
And I verified Gnome was still installed with:
sudo apt-get install gnome-sessionand it should say:
gnome-session is already the newest version.
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.

then Just Reboot, and you should be able to login.
It will take some time for the first boot,
Your favorites may not show up for around 2-3mins.

Also your extensions will need to be updated, so may of them will be disabled.

Enjoy!

And I hope this helps you out!

-BOBdotEXE