Re: Router query
> have checked out router HarbourIT satellite sells, it's a Netgear > WGR614, has anyone had any experience with > this router. Hi Winton, Given it's a Netgear, you should be fine. I can't say I've played with that particular unit, however all the netgear products I've used have been quite similar - just plug in, log onto http://192.168.1.1 (or could be http://192.168.0.1), configure it and you're away! If you need any help just ask. Cheers Callan PS - another question that you can answer off-list if you like - does Optus have 3G coverage where you are? Please answer this question off-list. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Router query
Callan wrote: > So you'd want to be asking : > 1. Does the router handle the connection to the ISP even if no > computers are plugged in? > 2. Do I need a 'driver' to use the router or will the router just > offer a DHCP IP Address to any device I plug in? > 3. Do I have access to the router's control panel interface to change > settings if required? > 4. Is the router locked to that ISP's network, or can you use it on > any network? > 5. What brand and model number is it? > If they can answer those questions properly, it's all good. If they > can't, ask for someone else in the organisation to talk to as those > questions aren't really all that technical. > If they complain, just tell them that you've just bought an Asus eeePC > or similar from Dick Smith, and it runs a custom operating system :) > Feel free to ask more Qs if you need. > Cheers > Callan Hi all, have checked out router HarbourIT satellite sells, it's a Netgear WGR614, has anyone had any experience with this router. Have asked the questions, and have all good answers from HarbourIT, but they are asking $185 for it pre-configured, I can buy the same router from Harvey Norman for $89, so sounds like a very expensive "pre-configuring", as I am on a pension. I think I should learn to do it for myself, will get no help from "Help Desk", no support for Linux, and I live in a very small town North of Adelaide, so must be able to help myself, have 2 other locals in the process of being "converted" to Ubuntu, but it's me helping them (with Windows too), (blind leading the even more blind) so as I said I should be able to help myself if the need arises. HarbourIT looks like doing a lot of business in this town, only alternative to satellite is Telstra NextG wireless which is expensive, so someone in the town with a little knowledge could be useful :-) If anyone has any experience with this router I would be most appreciative. Have the manual for it and it looks like it shouldn't be beyond me, and I could certainly use the $100 saving. Many thanks in advance. Take Care Winton -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Acroread Update Error
On Sat, 2009-04-18 at 00:17 +1000, Simon Ives wrote: > Thanks! > > I removed acroread and setup mozplugger...works a treat. Now why > isn't this the default option for Firefox in Ubuntu? If I had been into space and had millions to spend on building a distro it would be :) -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Acroread Update Error
Thanks! I removed acroread and setup mozplugger...works a treat. Now why isn't this the default option for Firefox in Ubuntu? -- SIMON IVES www.simonives.info - Please consider the environment before printing this email or any attachments. On Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 11:14 PM, Dave Hall wrote: > On Fri, 2009-04-17 at 22:25 +1000, Simon Ives wrote: > > Thanks all. > > > > I removed the acroread package and reinstalled it...worked fine. > > > > @Dave - I do use evince, and think everyone should. The main reason > > that I use acroread is for the browser plugin. Centrelink and my Bank > > use PHP generated PDF files. You can't download these things (I don't > > know how anyway). The only way I've been able to open such documents > > is with the acroread browser plugin. > > > > If anyone knows a way around this I'd be glad to hear it. > > sudo apt-get install mozplugger > > Cheers > > Dave > > -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Acroread Update Error
On Fri, 2009-04-17 at 22:25 +1000, Simon Ives wrote: > Thanks all. > > I removed the acroread package and reinstalled it...worked fine. > > @Dave - I do use evince, and think everyone should. The main reason > that I use acroread is for the browser plugin. Centrelink and my Bank > use PHP generated PDF files. You can't download these things (I don't > know how anyway). The only way I've been able to open such documents > is with the acroread browser plugin. > > If anyone knows a way around this I'd be glad to hear it. sudo apt-get install mozplugger Cheers Dave -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Acroread Update Error
Thanks all. I removed the acroread package and reinstalled it...worked fine. @Dave - I do use evince, and think everyone should. The main reason that I use acroread is for the browser plugin. Centrelink and my Bank use PHP generated PDF files. You can't download these things (I don't know how anyway). The only way I've been able to open such documents is with the acroread browser plugin. If anyone knows a way around this I'd be glad to hear it. SIMON IVES www.simonives.info - Please consider the environment before printing this email or any attachments. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Acroread Update Error
On Fri, 2009-04-17 at 08:25 +1000, Simon Ives wrote: > Hi all. > > > I'm having an issue updating the package acroread. All other updates > this week have functioned fine but when it comes to acroread I get the > following error: > > > An error occurred > > > The following details are provided: > > > E: /var/cache/apt/archives/acroread_9.1.0-7intrepid1_i386.deb: trying > to overwrite `/usr/share/man/man1/acroread.1.gz', which is also in > package acroread-debian-files > > > I've changed the permissions on the file > '/usr/share/man/man1/acroread.1.gz' and I still get the above error. > I've renamed the file and I still get the above error, which I think > is weird as there is no file to overwrite. > > > I'm using intrepid on an Asus Eee PC 701SD and attempting to upgrade > through the package manager's GUI. > > > Any ideas? sudo apt-get remove acroread; sudo apt-get install evince # :) Alternative try sudo dpkg --force-all /var/cache/apt/archives/acroread_9.1.0-7intrepid1_i386.deb The first method is a nice way and means that you don't have to use the bloated proprietary rubbish that is acrobat reader. The second way uses a sledge hammer to force the update on your machine. Cheers Dave -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
