Re: TV Tuners
On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 22:07, Peter Goggin wrote: > Are there any analogue tv tuners which are supported by ubuntu? Hi Peter, See http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/Video_capture_card as a starting point. Cheers, Frode -- http://www.kiva.org/lender/frode http://www.linkedin.com/pub/frode-egeland/14/910/987 "We are all atheists about most of the gods that humanity has ever believed in. Some of us just go one god further." --Richard Dawkins -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: usb bluetooth dongles
On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 11:44, Lisa Milne wrote: > Hi everyone, > > Just wondering if anyone can recommend a good usb bluetooth dongle, if > there's one from Disk Smith or anywhere that works with 'nix/ubuntu etc. > > Haven't used the things before but need one now, so any help would be > appreciated. > > Ta, > Lisa > > Hi Lisa, I'd be surprised if you can find one that *isn't* compatible... Just take a liveCD with you to the shop, and ask to try the dongle with it. Cheers, Frode -- http://www.kiva.org/lender/frode http://www.linkedin.com/pub/frode-egeland/14/910/987 -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: LPI101/102 course
> > I suggest a RHCE will attract more attention, but an LPI 2 or 3 might also > be worth it. > > Could the RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) use LPI 1 as a > prerequisite? I'm sure the general stuff you learn for LPI 1 will be a good base to build from, as RHCE is a more senior level of sysadmin knowledge. Not having done RHCE as yet, that's as specific I can get.. :P > I have not decided if I am going to do LPI 2 and 3 also Study for LPI 1 first, then decide where to take it. Alternatively, do the lower level RH exam - RHCT - first, then go on to RHCE. Red Hat exams are a bit pricey, so make sure you study and practise lots first. Cheers, Frode -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: LPI101/102 course
On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 21:39, George Patterson wrote: > 2009/8/26 Tom Sparks : >> I am looking at doing the LPI101 and LPI102 courses, but I am interested in >> how well it can be used to get employment in Australia? > If you look at job ads for linux system administration, the ad will > more likely mention Redhat certification rather than LPI. > > The other thing is that the LPI101/102 are fairly straight forward but > basic. Working towards LPI201/202 would be of more value to > prospective employers. Speaking as a LPI 1 (101/102) alumni (self-study, no course), it's been mentioned exactly once in my job hunting, by a recruiter for a job I didn't get. I suggest a RHCE will attract more attention, but an LPI 2 or 3 might also be worth it. I'm considering getting the Ubuntu add-on to my LPI, and either getting the LPI 2 or RHCE on top of that. Cheers, Frode -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Checking a data DVD for errors
dvdisaster might be what you are looking for. It's in the repos, so 'sudo aptitude install dvdisaster' will get it for you. Cheers, Frode On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 11:36, David Bowskill wrote: > Greetings to All > > Is there a simple way to test a data DVD for errors. > > The command line utility 'fsck' does not seem to cover ISO 9660 and > other filing systems used on DVD's. > > Can 'fsck' be extended or what else can I use ? > > Thanks > > David Bow > > > -- > ubuntu-au mailing list > ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au > -- http://www.kiva.org/lender/frode http://www.linkedin.com/pub/frode-egeland/14/910/987 -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Application problem
Hi Geoffrey, It will be available as 'xlog' in the terminal, noting that it's all lower case, no CAPS. You may need to make your own menu entry. Did you check other places in the menu - sometimes things are wrongly placed.. Cheers, Frode On Sat, Jul 4, 2009 at 18:28, Geoffrey wrote: > I recently downloaded a Linux (Ubuntu?) program called Xlog (it's a ham > radio logging program). This seemed to go well and the program appears > under Add?Remove application as in the Accessories category and > installed. However it is not listed under Accessories not can I find > with Search any file with the name or part-name Xlog. > I've had difficulty in learning details about the program and therefore > cannot even confirm that it is written for the GNOME desktop. > Q: Would someone please advise how to go about searching for this > program using a command at Terminal? > Geoffrey Combes > -- http://www.kiva.org/lender/frode -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: WinFast DTV2000H on Kubuntu 8.04
> > > I have the WinFast DTV 1000 T pci and I am running a pair of rabbit > > ears antenna with ~7 meters of 75 Ohm coaxial cable into my desktop as > > the rabbit ears are in another room on top my wardrobe, and using Me > > TV program. As to what my signal is I am not sure as a signal meter > > was not been added till 0.6.X of Me TV. > > > Oh and I forgot to add I get all the channels :-) > This gives me hope! :D Thanks all, I'll report my progress as it happens! :) Cheers, Frode -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: WinFast DTV2000H on Kubuntu 8.04
> > Rabbit ears! > > $20 or so at Kmart/Dicksmith/Tandy, get a half decent one with a little amp > in it and you'll probably get good results. > > It's what I use with my media center and it works a treat. > Thanks, I'll pop in to DS tomorrow and see what they have.. :) > Mind you my media center is Vista.. > > *hides in shame* ;) > At least you feel the shame.. :P -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: WinFast DTV2000H on Kubuntu 8.04
> > > Are you using the tiny little aerial that came with the unit (if one > did), or are you plugging it into your roof antenna? The little aerials > are useless; you will probably have to plug the card into your rooftop > aerial in order to pick up any channels. Having said that, my Pinnacle > 73E USB stick won't pick up Seven or Nine even when plugged into the > roof. Yep, I'm using the little aerial.. would think I'd get at least ONE lousy channel on it?? I guess the next step is to grab a coaxial cable and see if it makes a difference... anyone know if there's a max length on those things? The aerial 'outlet' is probably 20m (following walls and doors) from the PC.. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
WinFast DTV2000H on Kubuntu 8.04
Hi all, I'm hoping someone has one of these cards, as I think I'm stuck. I've added the cx88-dvb module to my modules.conf, and the card now is at least 'seen' by my system, but I can't find any channels in Kaffeine's TV mode. I have also tried 'tvtime', which also fails to see any channels. I know we have at least some reception here for digital tv, so if someone has one of these cards working, please drop me a line. Thanks, Frode -- http://www.kiva.org/lender/frode -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: I've downloaded an archive of a screen saver -- where does it belong?
To extract a .bz2, you'll need to add a 'j' in the tar options: tar -xjvf 29207-aasaver-0.3.2.tar.bz2 Cheers, Frode On Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 1:59 PM, Mark M Lambert < [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>wrote: > > On Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:50:37 +0930, "Dale" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > > Hi, > > > > it is explained on this page if you took the time to read it. > > > > > http://www.kde-look.org/content/show.php/KDE+Asciiquarium?content=29207&PHPSESSID=78551e6732845c0cc0ff47d4ebe89120 > > > > Regards Dale > > > > I took time to read that page, and no Dale, it does not answer Peter's > question about how to extract the archive. So for Peter, make sure you > are in the directory that has the archive file, then command you > need to extract it is: > tar -xvf 29207-aasaver-0.3.2.tar.bz2 > > .. then follow the > directions on the page that Dale linked to. > Peter, you will find that you use the tar command quite a bit if you are > extracting archives (at the command line), so it is a good idea to make > a note of it somewhere. I use Tomboy for keeping notes of handy shell > commands, not sure what the KDE equivalent is. > > Cheers > Mark > -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Ubuntu Stickers
> > I'm certainly interested. When you're ready just send us details of how > to get some to the list. I could do with ten. > Ok, I'll need to find out how much those prepaid envelopes are.. then the price will be that cost, plus $0.50 per shiny metallic sticker. Sound okay? I have a bunch, and once I check that the (very patient) people that expressed interest before I ordered them are still interested, I'll take stock of just how many spares I have (beyond those they ordered), and these will go out on a first-come basis. :) Rather than spamming the list any further with this, if you are interested, please email me off-list. I'll send two more mails to the list about this: one to tell you how much stock I have available, and one when they are all gone. :) Cheers, Frode -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Ubuntu Stickers
I just checked the site where it was organised, and there's a nice pic there: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MassachusettsTeam/Projects/AluminiumCaseBadges I took some pics, but poor lighting (and camerawork! :P ) didn't do these justice - the pic on the site is best. :) My pics are here: http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/efbb8ac8c8.jpg On Fri, May 2, 2008 at 9:51 PM, Frode Egeland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'll take a photo soon.. :) > > > On Fri, May 2, 2008 at 9:45 PM, Lisa Milne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I'd definitely be interested in a few of these... maybe some of the > > others too if anyone knows what they look like? > > > > > > > > On Fri, 2008-05-02 at 19:53 +1000, Frode Egeland wrote: > > > That reminds me - I have a bunch of aluminium (not paper or plastic) > > > "Powered by Ubuntu" stickers - I meant to offer them to the group > > > after I moved house... five months ago... *sheepish grin* > > > > > > They did cost me a bit of money, so I'll work out what that cost was, > > > and sell them at my cost price, plus shipping (prepaid envelopes are < > > > $1, I think?) > > > > > > Anyone here still interested? > > > > > > Cheers, > > > Frode > > > > > > > > > On Fri, May 2, 2008 at 3:09 PM, K <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Hi Ubuntu-au members, > > > > > > You can request for "Powered By Ubuntu" stickers now at > > > www.sitt.com.sg > > > > > > Cheers. > > > K > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > ubuntu-au mailing list > > > ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com > > > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > http://www.kiva.org/lender/frode > > > > > > > > > > -- > http://www.kiva.org/lender/frode > > -- http://www.kiva.org/lender/frode -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Ubuntu Stickers
I'll take a photo soon.. :) On Fri, May 2, 2008 at 9:45 PM, Lisa Milne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'd definitely be interested in a few of these... maybe some of the > others too if anyone knows what they look like? > > > > On Fri, 2008-05-02 at 19:53 +1000, Frode Egeland wrote: > > That reminds me - I have a bunch of aluminium (not paper or plastic) > > "Powered by Ubuntu" stickers - I meant to offer them to the group > > after I moved house... five months ago... *sheepish grin* > > > > They did cost me a bit of money, so I'll work out what that cost was, > > and sell them at my cost price, plus shipping (prepaid envelopes are < > > $1, I think?) > > > > Anyone here still interested? > > > > Cheers, > > Frode > > > > > > On Fri, May 2, 2008 at 3:09 PM, K <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Ubuntu-au members, > > > > You can request for "Powered By Ubuntu" stickers now at > > www.sitt.com.sg > > > > Cheers. > > K > > > > > > > > -- > > ubuntu-au mailing list > > ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com > > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au > > > > > > > > > > -- > > http://www.kiva.org/lender/frode > > > > -- http://www.kiva.org/lender/frode -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Ubuntu Stickers
That reminds me - I have a bunch of aluminium (not paper or plastic) "Powered by Ubuntu" stickers - I meant to offer them to the group after I moved house... five months ago... *sheepish grin* They did cost me a bit of money, so I'll work out what that cost was, and sell them at my cost price, plus shipping (prepaid envelopes are <$1, I think?) Anyone here still interested? Cheers, Frode On Fri, May 2, 2008 at 3:09 PM, K <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Ubuntu-au members, > > You can request for "Powered By Ubuntu" stickers now at www.sitt.com.sg > > Cheers. > K > > > -- > ubuntu-au mailing list > ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au > > -- http://www.kiva.org/lender/frode -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: script on unmount
Oops, I didn't spot the umount until after I hit "send".. apologies. :) The umount would do the trick, assuming nothing else makes the device busy, THEN you'd get the infinite loop I was worried about. ;) On Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 3:31 PM, Frode Egeland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That would seem to repeatedly call rsync as long as the folder is there. > Probably not what you wanted. > Anyone have a better way? :) > > > On Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 10:57 AM, Jackson Cooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > Sebastian, > > > > The way I'd do it is create a daemon with an infinite loop (I don't > > know much about udev though) that looks for the folder > > /media/nameofusbdongle, and if it exists execute the rsync line, then > > an umount line. Something like... > > > > > > while true; do > >if [[ -d /media/nameofdongle ]]; then > >rsync -switches /media/nameofdongle /some/other/path > >umount -switches /media/nameofdongle > >else > >sleep 1 > >fi > > done > > > > > > Then to make it a daemon, you could use the start-stop-daemon program. > > Type "man start-stop-daemon" in the terminal to find out more. > > > > - Jackson > > > > > > On Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 7:55 PM, Sebastian Spiess > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > hi all, > > > I want to sync some of my USB dongle folders when I plug it in. I > > think I worked that out: create a rule > > > /etc/udev/rules.d/85-usbstick.rules and call the script to sync. > > > > > > But how about when I want to unplug the thing? Then there is no > > usb/hotplug event. Would the simplest thing be a script > > > with unmount/eject at the end? > > > How could I call this script through the icon (unmount menu) on the > > desktop? > > > How to make the eject/unmount wait until rsync is done? > > > > > > by the way what's the difference between unmount and eject? > > > > > > thanks Sebastian > > > > > > -- > > > ubuntu-au mailing list > > > ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com > > > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au > > > > > > > -- > > ubuntu-au mailing list > > ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com > > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au > > > > > > -- > http://www.kiva.org/lender/frode > > -- http://www.kiva.org/lender/frode -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: script on unmount
That would seem to repeatedly call rsync as long as the folder is there. Probably not what you wanted. Anyone have a better way? :) On Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 10:57 AM, Jackson Cooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sebastian, > > The way I'd do it is create a daemon with an infinite loop (I don't > know much about udev though) that looks for the folder > /media/nameofusbdongle, and if it exists execute the rsync line, then > an umount line. Something like... > > > while true; do >if [[ -d /media/nameofdongle ]]; then >rsync -switches /media/nameofdongle /some/other/path >umount -switches /media/nameofdongle >else >sleep 1 >fi > done > > > Then to make it a daemon, you could use the start-stop-daemon program. > Type "man start-stop-daemon" in the terminal to find out more. > > - Jackson > > > On Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 7:55 PM, Sebastian Spiess > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > hi all, > > I want to sync some of my USB dongle folders when I plug it in. I think > I worked that out: create a rule > > /etc/udev/rules.d/85-usbstick.rules and call the script to sync. > > > > But how about when I want to unplug the thing? Then there is no > usb/hotplug event. Would the simplest thing be a script > > with unmount/eject at the end? > > How could I call this script through the icon (unmount menu) on the > desktop? > > How to make the eject/unmount wait until rsync is done? > > > > by the way what's the difference between unmount and eject? > > > > thanks Sebastian > > > > -- > > ubuntu-au mailing list > > ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com > > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au > > > > -- > ubuntu-au mailing list > ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au > -- http://www.kiva.org/lender/frode -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Telstra Infiltration?
On Jan 20, 2008 11:54 AM, Scott Sinclair <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Sun 20 Jan, 2008 at 07:57:48 +1000, Daniel Mons wrote: > > Shane Handley wrote: > > > Can anyone rid me of these bastards? I get stabby whenever I see that > > > logo. Or is this something I will be forced to deal with as a BigPond > > > user? > > > > 1) Install BIND on your system (sudo apt-get install bind9). > > Wow .. there is *no* reason at all to install bind? If it's installed as a caching dns server, that might be a benefit? > All it does is change the default DNS Servers.. This surely is much easier > to do with NetworkManager, then to go to the extents of installing bind .. I just set my /etc/resolv.conf to point at the openDNS servers - seems fast.. Cheers, Frode -- http://www.kiva.org/lender/frode -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Fw: Dual Booting -Toggle between O/Systems
> 1. How to create a toggle? On the fly? You need to make your Ubuntu a virtual machine that runs inside Windows. Otherwise, you will need to reboot, which is not 'on the fly' at all.. > 2. Share or access data files seamlessly between the systems? For dual-boot: Make a FAT32 partition, which both systems can access with full read/write. For a VM, I've found that using WinSCP to copy files is easiest. Others might have better suggestions? Cheers, Frode -- http://www.kiva.org/lender/frode -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
