ubuntu 22.04 LTS “Jammy Jellyfish” available via ubuntu.net.au
Hi guys I have made ubuntu 22.04 LTS available for post via ubuntu.net.au $10 for a usb thumb drive, $4 for a DVD posted anywhere in oz enjoy! peter -- 0411 437137 www.peter.id.au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: ubuntu-au Digest, Vol 127, Issue 1
BretYes. However, the list seems almost inactive.Angus KingLeemingOn 18 Jul 2020 8:00 pm, ubuntu-au-requ...@lists.ubuntu.com wrote:Send ubuntu-au mailing list submissions to ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to ubuntu-au-requ...@lists.ubuntu.com You can reach the person managing the list at ubuntu-au-ow...@lists.ubuntu.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of ubuntu-au digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Anyone on this list in WA (Bret Busby) -- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2020 23:37:54 + From: Bret Busby To: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Anyone on this list in WA Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Hello. As a list also exists for WA, but that list appears to be inactive, I am curious as to whether anyone in addition to me, on this list, is in WA. -- Bret Busby Armadale West Australia .. -- Subject: Digest Footer -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au ------ End of ubuntu-au Digest, Vol 127, Issue 1 ***** -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: ubuntu 18.04 LTS now available for ordering via ubuntu.net.au
On 24/04/2018, Bret Busby <bret.bu...@gmail.com> wrote: > On 24/04/2018, peter baker <jellyw...@gmail.com> wrote: >> hey guys/gals >> >> ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver is now available for ordering via >> ubuntu.net.au >> >> dvds are still $4, thumb drives $10 shipped anywhere in oz >> >> This is a long term support release, supported till april 2023 >> >> For those who want to download it directly it will be available this >> thurs >> via https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop >> >> peter >> >> -- >> 0411 437137 >> www.peter.id.au >> > > Hello. > > I understood that 19.04 went into "Final Freeze" this morning WST > (UTC+0800), but that 18.04 has not been formally released. > Sorry - my message should have said 18.04, not 19.04. -- Bret Busby Armadale West Australia .. "So once you do know what the question actually is, you'll know what the answer means." - Deep Thought, Chapter 28 of Book 1 of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy In Four Parts", written by Douglas Adams, published by Pan Books, 1992 -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: ubuntu 18.04 LTS now available for ordering via ubuntu.net.au
On 24/04/2018, peter baker <jellyw...@gmail.com> wrote: > hey guys/gals > > ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver is now available for ordering via ubuntu.net.au > > dvds are still $4, thumb drives $10 shipped anywhere in oz > > This is a long term support release, supported till april 2023 > > For those who want to download it directly it will be available this thurs > via https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop > > peter > > -- > 0411 437137 > www.peter.id.au > Hello. I understood that 19.04 went into "Final Freeze" this morning WST (UTC+0800), but that 18.04 has not been formally released. -- Bret Busby Armadale West Australia .. "So once you do know what the question actually is, you'll know what the answer means." - Deep Thought, Chapter 28 of Book 1 of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy In Four Parts", written by Douglas Adams, published by Pan Books, 1992 -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: ubuntu-au Digest, Vol 124, Issue 1
hey jared I can see that http://www.ubuntu-au.org/ redirects to loco.ubuntu.com/teams/ubuntu-au/ do we have any control over ubuntu.org.au?? be good to get that redirecting to loco.ubuntu.com/teams/ubuntu-au/ as well peter On 22 April 2018 at 22:00, <ubuntu-au-requ...@lists.ubuntu.com> wrote: > Send ubuntu-au mailing list submissions to > ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > ubuntu-au-requ...@lists.ubuntu.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > ubuntu-au-ow...@lists.ubuntu.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of ubuntu-au digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > >1. Website redirection (Jared Norris) > > > -- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 18:32:47 +1000 > From: Jared Norris <jrnor...@gmail.com> > To: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com > Subject: Website redirection > Message-ID: > <CAF4+eiWLzOsHCfTMLy58GbSBYRUtskPVK2k=p=08pahPKTw1bQ@mail.gmail. > com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Good evening all, > > Our website has previously been hosted on a Drupal 6 site hosted by > Canonical. They received notification of a remote code execution > vulnerability (SA-CORE-2018-002) that affected the installation. The only > rectification would have been a migration to a newer version. > > As the site hadn't been updated in some time and previously sponsoring > organisations had let alternate address registrations slip without letting > us know (the .com.au site) it was suggested we redirect the site to > existing Canonical infrastructure for now. > > As a result, as of now there is a redirection in place from > http://www.ubuntu-au.org/ to loco.ubuntu.com/teams/ubuntu-au/ so that the > link isn't dead and remains relatively easy to keep up to date. > > The website data has been archived so will be available if any one has a > need and if anyone comes along wanting to do something to refresh the site > in future there is nothing stopping us doing so. > > If anyone has any questions or concerns please let me know, happy to > discuss further. > > Regards, > > Jared Norris > https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarednorris > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: <https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-au/ > attachments/20180422/738469df/attachment-0001.html> > > -- > > Subject: Digest Footer > > -- > ubuntu-au mailing list > ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au > > > -- > > End of ubuntu-au Digest, Vol 124, Issue 1 > * > -- 0411 437137 www.peter.id.au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Ubuntu Unity desktop
I made the switch to the Gnome desktop in 17.04 and it was the best thing I could have done. I never felt really comfortable with Unity and I find Gnome is much more suited to how I work. I added the Gnome extension "Dash to Dock" and I find it superior to the Unity dock in that I can place it in any location (I use the bottom of the screen) and I can duplicate it across multiple monitors. Gnome uses the Window key for a similar functionality to the HUD and it's quick and responsive. In a nutshell Gnome just feels like it's integrated much better with the OS and I don't miss anything about Unity now; in a very short space of time I was comfortable with Gnome and have been even happier with it as time passes. Rob On 04/12/17 10:48, Geoffrey Combes wrote: I have been asked what do I think of Ubuntu's Gnome desktop. I am using 16.04 LTS and will continue to do so until it is no longer supported. I like the Unity desktop. All my favourite programs are quickly accessed from the toolbar at left and others can be found in Dash. Unity gives me fast access to programs and I would be disappointed at losing it. Is there a choice? Please tell me what is going on. Geoffrey Combes -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Ubuntu Unity desktop
I have Unity on my desktop computer and find it very easy to use, and I have gnome on my laptop after updating that to 17.10. Can't say I'm loving Gnome, I find it clunky and ugly. I put this down to familiarity, and I'm sure in a few months I'll wonder what all the fuss was about. It may sort of look like Unity, however I don't think it mimics it very well at all. Gregory. On 4 Dec 2017 12:22, "Chris Debenham" <ch...@adebenham.com> wrote: There are many articles about this (such as http://www.makeuseof.com/ tag/ubuntu-gnome-unity-similarities/ ) Basically the newer Ubuntu makes gnome look and act pretty much the same as unity was. Give it a try and you may be pleasantly surprised -- Please excuse my brevity as this email was sent from my microwave On 4 Dec. 2017 12:18 pm, "Geoffrey Combes" <gcomb...@bigpond.com> wrote: > I have been asked what do I think of Ubuntu's Gnome desktop. I am using > 16.04 LTS and will continue to do so until it is no longer supported. > > I like the Unity desktop. All my favourite programs are quickly accessed > from the toolbar at left and others can be found in Dash. Unity gives me > fast access to programs and I would be disappointed at losing it. Is there > a choice? > > Please tell me what is going on. > > Geoffrey Combes > > > -- > 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 -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Ubuntu Unity desktop
There are many articles about this (such as http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/ubuntu-gnome-unity-similarities/ ) Basically the newer Ubuntu makes gnome look and act pretty much the same as unity was. Give it a try and you may be pleasantly surprised -- Please excuse my brevity as this email was sent from my microwave On 4 Dec. 2017 12:18 pm, "Geoffrey Combes" <gcomb...@bigpond.com> wrote: > I have been asked what do I think of Ubuntu's Gnome desktop. I am using > 16.04 LTS and will continue to do so until it is no longer supported. > > I like the Unity desktop. All my favourite programs are quickly accessed > from the toolbar at left and others can be found in Dash. Unity gives me > fast access to programs and I would be disappointed at losing it. Is there > a choice? > > Please tell me what is going on. > > Geoffrey Combes > > > -- > 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
Ubuntu Unity desktop
I have been asked what do I think of Ubuntu's Gnome desktop. I am using 16.04 LTS and will continue to do so until it is no longer supported. I like the Unity desktop. All my favourite programs are quickly accessed from the toolbar at left and others can be found in Dash. Unity gives me fast access to programs and I would be disappointed at losing it. Is there a choice? Please tell me what is going on. Geoffrey Combes -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
ubuntu 17.10 now available via ubuntu.net.au
hey guys ubuntu 17.10 is now available for purchase on ubuntu.net.au $4 for a dvd or $10 for a usb drive delivered anywhere in oz please note, ubuntu 17.10 is only available on 64 bit (kubuntu and xubuntu are still being released on 32 bit) peter -- 0411 437137 www.peter.id.au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
ubuntu 17.04 available via ubuntu.net.au
hey guys sorry for the delayed announcement I have made ubuntu 17.04 available via ubuntu.net.au you can still also order the awesome 16.04 lts (actually now 16.04.2) linux mint is still version 18.1 $4 for a dvd delivered anywhere in australia. $10 for a brand name usb thumb drive delivered anywhere in australia happy ordering! peter -- 0411 437137 www.peter.id.au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Ubuntu Linux 15.10 64 bit.
To all, Does anyone know how to compile C++ code and link in the X11 library? I'm using : g++ -Wall -L/usr/X11/lib -lX11 -m64 --std=c++11 -o prog1 xlib1.cpp and I get /tmp/ccVNWGzR.o: In function `main': xlib1.cpp:(.text+0xe): undefined reference to `XOpenDisplay' xlib1.cpp:(.text+0x6d): undefined reference to `XCreateWindow' xlib1.cpp:(.text+0x88): undefined reference to `XMapWindow' xlib1.cpp:(.text+0x94): undefined reference to `XFlush' collect2: error: ld returned 1 exit status in my very small C++ program. Thanks. Mike Ritter -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
ubuntu 16.10 ready to order via ubuntu.net.au
hey guys I have made ubuntu 16.10 available via ubuntu.net.au you can still also order the awesome 16.04 lts linux mint is still version 18 $4 for a dvd delivered anywhere in australia. $10 for a brand name usb thumb drive delivered anywhere in australia also delivering to noumea. (someone just ordered from noumea) I don't normally ship internationally but I liked the idea of sending something to a place I would like to go happy ordering! peter -- 0411 437137 www.peter.id.au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: No Ubuntu Laptops available in AU
I'm still researching but Lenovo informs me they've got a sale on right now http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/thinkpad/x-series/x260/ I recommend the X260 as good value with decent specs. The carbon is attractive but expensive. Please check your pricing yourself, I can't guarantee what I've said below as I'm in a rush. My basic aim was an i5 machine and if laptop 13" or under, but looking for really fast SSD. The Dell XPS13 is a great contender as a laptop that will run Ubuntu with a Skylake i5 or i7 processor. I'd prefer the Dell XPS13 to the X260. The Dell XPS13 DE is a great option and great value considering the build quality. If you're prepared to go up to AU$2,000 including shipping there are nice options with the i5 or i7 and up to 16GB RAM and a plain M.2 or even PCiE SSD, however, it's hard to confirm PCiE SSDs read write speeds. The System76 Lemur is looking great from that perspective. You can't get an i5 but you can go i7, 16GB RAM, and it has a fast SSD, so few complaints on the specs, although in comparison to the Dell XPS13 build quality it won't be able to beat the robust solid aluminium body. I prefer the i5 because it has the same power consumption (quiet / cool) as the i3. The i7 goes up a step in power consumption and presumably heat and noise. Looking at Meerkat and Intel NUC compact desktops you can get more for your dollar if you're prepared to leave the laptop configuration behind. Here in AU you can't beat an Intel NUC https://www.pccasegear.com/products/34899/intel-nuc6i5syh-core-i5-nuc-barebone-kit The Meerkat costs more, especially considering shipping, and you don't really get the best specs as the SSD is basic, whereas if you shop for an Intel NUC in AU you can choose a rocket ship SSD and memory for a tad over AU$1,000. If you want a 6i7 in the NUC it looks like you have to get one with a skull on it, sorry about that. New XPS 13 Developer Edition http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/xps-13-9350-laptop-ubuntu/pd?c=us=en=bsd=p http://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/555/campaigns/xps-linux-laptop?c=us=en=biz http://downloads.dell.com/published/pages/xps-13-9350-laptop.html Order Code: cax13ubuntus2104 Ubuntu Linux 14.04 SP1 6 Gen Intel Core i5-6200U 8GB LPDDR3 1866MHz (16GB not avail on i5) 256GB PCIe Solid State Drive Intel® HD Graphics 520 13.3" FHD AG (1920 x 1080) InfinityEdge display CNC machined aluminum, Edge-to-edge Corning® Gorilla® Glass 56wHR, 4-Cell Battery not replaceable by customer. 0.6" x 11.98" x 7.88" / 15mm x 304mm x 200mm / 2.7lbs (1.2 kg) US$1,100 AU$1,482 Dell Reseller 1800 812 393 159-175 Church St, Parramatta NSW 2150 System76 Lemur 14" laptop lemu6 https://system76.com/laptops/lemur Ubuntu 16.04 LTS i3-6100U or i7-6500U 16GB DDR3 1600MHz 14.1" 1920x1080 IPS Intel HD Graphics 520 1× M.2 SSD, 1× 2.5" 7mm height drive. Up to 2.5 TB total. 256GB M.2 SSD NVMe read 2150 MB/s write 1200 MB/s 13.39" × 9.53" × 0.87" (34.01 × 24.21 × 2.21 cm) 3.6 lbs. (1.6 kg.) US$1,023 US$1,223 with i7 AU$1,372 AU$1,640 with i7 Linux on Lenovo https://support.lenovo.com/au/en/documents/pd031426 Lenovo Thinkpad X260 http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/thinkpad/x-series/x260/ Intel Core i5-6300U Processor (3MB Cache, up to 3.00GHz) 16GB DDR4-2133MHz SODIMM Intel HD Graphics 520 12.5 FHD IPS (1920 x 1080) 256 GB Solid State Drive, SATA3 OPAL2.0 520MBs read 260MBs write 12.03" x 8.21" x 0.8" / 305.5 x 208.5 x 20.3mm 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) US$1,326 AU$1,780 Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/thinkpad/x-series/x1-carbon-4/ Intel Core i7-6600U Processor 16GB LPDDR3 SDRAM 1866 MB 14.0 FHD(1920x1080) IPS 512 GB Solid State Drive PCIe-NVMe 13.11" x 9.01" x 0.65" / 333 x 229 x 16.45 / 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg) US$1,844 AU$2,470 -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: No Ubuntu Laptops available in AU (Paul Gear)
Thanks Paul. I checked out Lenovo X260 and X1 Carbon. X260 much better value. Sellers obviously restricting models to 8GB and forcing you up the processor and feature / price line to get 16GB. I prefer 6i5 processor because 6i7 takes more power and heat but I want 16GB RAM. I can't see how Lenovo competes. The much cheaper x260 is a better choice for me than the X1 but Dell XPS13, if I can get it, is even better and still cheaper. But I want a fast PCiE NVMe M.2 SSD and the Lenovo's are all still on the rock bottom 520 MB/s read and 260 MB/s write level. Even the X1 high spec over $2k model doesn't specify the speed specs on its PCiE SSD which is suspicious, especially as all the others are slow dogs. Lenovo does say X1 and X260 are Linux compatible and provides reference for drivers, but Dell XPS13 (if I can get it) ships with Linux installed. MariaC: Thank you for choosing Lenovo Chat. Anil Gulati: I'm looking at the X260 and the X1 Carbon and hoping to see the specs shipped with Linux installed. MariaC: I understand Anil in this case, you can configure the linux but, the option is not pre installed in our models for the moment this options is not available Anil Gulati: Ok. Lenovo doesn't sell Linux? MariaC: for the moment we do not have this option available Anil Gulati: Can you specify Linux compatibility for any models and the X1 and X260 in particular? MariaC: Im checking right now, and its compatible with ThinkPad X260 systems and ThinkPad X1 Carbon Anil Anil Gulati: Oh Cool, so Lenovo confirms that I can run Linux on those models? MariaC: yes Anil Anil Gulati: Is there a link where I can get resources? Maybe I need to download drivers or something? And can I purchase a model without paying for Windows or do I have to buy Windows as well? MariaC: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/documents/pd031426 Linux for Personal Systems MariaC: you can check the linux certifications there Anil Gulati: Great Maria, this is good. Can I purchase without Windows or do I have to pay for Windows as well? MariaC: the windows is pre installed MariaC: csama...@lenovo.com #2900721439 I'll take a look at Mac price / value but I'm starting to want the solid aluminium Dell XPS13, but I still don't have figures on how fast the SSD is or what it will take to obtain one in AU. > I asked about worldwide availability of laptops shipping with Ubuntu in > a recent company videoconference in Canonical. The short version is > that although we have ongoing relationships with both Dell and Lenovo, > the hardware vendors control the availability of the resultant systems. > > I have not seen any of the results of these relationships appear on > either vendor's Australian site. I'd also really like to get my hands > on an Ubuntu phone and/or tablet, but they're not available here either. > > My subjective opinion (without having gathered precise data) is that > most folks in Canonical run Lenovo ThinkPads (T4xx and X2xx are the most > popular series), with Dell XPS (our CEO, Jane, runs a Dell shipped with > Ubuntu [1]) and Apple in 2nd & 3rd. I currently use a ThinkPad X230, > but will probably switch to the latest T4x0 model on my next refresh. > > Both Dell and Lenovo are pretty compulsive about asking you to fill out > a survey about why you visited their site and how you liked it. One > useful thing you could do would be to add a comment stating that you'd > like to buy your laptop with Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: No Ubuntu Laptops available in AU
Hi,
I bought a Dell Inspiron 7359 and just put my own Ubuntu on it. Works fine.
I also did that with a Lenovo Carbon X1.
Both these companies do not seem to sell Ubuntu version of hardware here
in Australia.
You can go to http://www.ubuntu.com/certification/desktop/
and see what hardware is certified to run Ubuntu. No guarantees that the
downloaded version of Ubuntu has all the proper hardware drivers
(vendors can often ship proprietary hardware drivers with the laptop).
If you can find a similar variety that only comes with Windows, it would
probably run Ubuntu just fine.
System76 will ship to .au, but it's pricey (so is shipping).
There are a few overseas companies that sell and ship Ubuntu laptops to
.au, but the shipping price kills it for me.
On 13/06/16 18:04, Anil Gulati wrote:
> I've been looking at getting an Intel Skylake NUC 6i5 because I can get
> one with 32 GB RAM and a fast 2,200 MB/s NVMe PCiE M.2 SSD for under
> AU$1000.
> But then I hesitated because if I get a laptop I can be mobile, I'm not
> dependent on having a monitor and keyboard set up somewhere.
> But who sells Linux laptops in Australia, or even the world?
>
> After slowly researching for months I'm now of the opinion that I should
> only buy from System 76 or Zareason, because all the main stream
> suppliers are lame.
>
> There was news in Jan/Feb that woo hoo the Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition
> ("the world's best Windows laptop") was available with Ubuntu, nice high
> spec and slim form factor. The news article said that Dell is selling
> the 5th gen CPUs at a discount because Skylake was coming. It's selling
> it like there's a channel and a market and waiting list.
>
> Getting on to Dell.com.au <http://Dell.com.au> I can indeed find an XPS
> 13 Developer Edition but it says no longer available, and click through
> to the replacement provides Windows 10 only. Vapourware.
>
> Amazingly, after getting on to Dell chat, it took two operators over
> half an hour to admit there was another Dell Linux laptop available
> http://pilot.search.dell.com/precision, Ubuntu of course, but at around
> $3000 for 6i5 16GB RAM and no specs on the speed of the 1TB SSD were
> available (PDF spec sheet link gave server error). And it looked like
> these would come from US anyway.
>
> The chat read like the Norwegian Blue Python sketch. Does Dell have any
> Linux laptops? Well . . .
>
> Lenovo has Linux laptops . . . then I find the news article is dated 2007.
>
> I'm not happy with the support and commitment I'm seeing from main
> vendors and there doesn't seem to be value for money if they have an
> offering at all. Is this correct?
>
> My judgement is that I pretty much have to buy either System 76 or
> Zareason, they are the best value all round, and there is no Australian
> provider. Can anyone tell me if that's correct?
>
> I'm also wondering why there isn't a prominent Ubuntu page that says
> this as well? I've seen Ubuntu has made attempts at providing hardware
> selection channel before but it seems to have petered out? Isn't this
> the most important thing to provide after Ubuntu itself? Which hardware
> to buy to install on?
>
>
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ubuntu 15.10 now available for order via ubuntu.net.au
hey guys I have just made ubuntu 15.10 available for order via ubuntu.net.au (its out this thursday) ubuntu, ubuntu mac edition, kubuntu, and xubuntu are all available on dvd or usb thumb drive you can also choose 14.04 for long term support I'm also offering the latest version of linux mint, cinnamon edition only so many choices! dvds are still $3 and 8gb usb thumb drives are still $10 including shipping happy ordering! peter -- 0411 437137 www.peter.id.au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Ubuntu 15.04 (Vivid Vervet) now available
On 27/04/15 22:14, peter baker wrote: Ubuntu 15.04 (Vivid Vervet) is now available for ordering via ubuntu.net.au Thanks Peter, I will stick with the LTS I have until the next LTS comes out. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Ubuntu 15.04 (Vivid Vervet) now available
Ubuntu 15.04 (Vivid Vervet) is now available for ordering via ubuntu.net.au dvd's are still $3, 8bg thumb drives are $10 including postage here in australia or download it yourself via http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop check the release notes here https://wiki.ubuntu.com/VividVervet/ReleaseNotes enjoy! -- 0411 437137 www.peter.id.au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Ubuntu take-up in Australia
Rhys, If the worst comes to the worst you could install your Ubuntu is a Virtual Box running under Windows. http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/virtualbox/downloads/index.html I went in the opposite direction, running WinXP in a VB under Linux for the one Windows program that I once needed. Good luck, Bob On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 5:00 PM, Rhys rh...@webone.com.au wrote: (Ian, I'm in Goulburn too, so let's get together for a chat/drink sometime.) I've been using Ubuntu for many years, and as my only desktop system for the last two years. I'd dearly love to get my ASUS laptop onto Ubuntu too, instead of (shudder) Windows8, but the lockdown has defeated my efforts so far. I want to find a company in Goulburn or Canberra that will just fix that for me. Once I've paid off my mortgage, I'd like to set up a business to promote Ubuntu/LibreOffice/Odoo to rural enterprises. Cheers, Rhys from Goulburn On 23/03/15 20:22, Ian Mann wrote: I only started using Ubuntu at 13.10 version, my repairman in Goulburn NSW put me onto it. I use 14.04 now, and might upgrade when 16.04 comes out next year. I am very happy with it. Ian On 23/03/15 20:16, Geoffrey Combes wrote: I began using Ubuntu in 2009 after using MS for Windows over 15 years. I found it to be excellent and it has got better since. It provides all the applications that I need with a few exceptions, most of those being related to science and amateur radio (I am an engineer and a radio amateur). Even so many scientific applications that I use are available in Linux. I am very happy with this operating system and I wonder why so few of my colleagues in amateur radio and others do not use it as their standard operating system. I also have Linus Mint running on a separate HDD - it works just as well as Ubuntu. When I have had the need to repair my desktop PC I find that repairer is unfamiliar with Linux (the boss knows but his repairmen don't). So I ask AU-Ubuntu members/users how widely is Ubuntu being used? I notice that this website has become very quiet. Do not hesitate to refer me to website for more information on Ubuntu usage. Thanks, Geoffrey Combes -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- No Hortense! Seaweed does not taste fishy. Fish taste seaweedy. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Ubuntu take-up in Australia
I began using Ubuntu in 2009 after using MS for Windows over 15 years. I found it to be excellent and it has got better since. It provides all the applications that I need with a few exceptions, most of those being related to science and amateur radio (I am an engineer and a radio amateur). Even so many scientific applications that I use are available in Linux. I am very happy with this operating system and I wonder why so few of my colleagues in amateur radio and others do not use it as their standard operating system. I also have Linus Mint running on a separate HDD - it works just as well as Ubuntu. When I have had the need to repair my desktop PC I find that repairer is unfamiliar with Linux (the boss knows but his repairmen don't). So I ask AU-Ubuntu members/users how widely is Ubuntu being used? I notice that this website has become very quiet. Do not hesitate to refer me to website for more information on Ubuntu usage. Thanks, Geoffrey Combes -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Ubuntu take-up in Australia
I only started using Ubuntu at 13.10 version, my repairman in Goulburn NSW put me onto it. I use 14.04 now, and might upgrade when 16.04 comes out next year. I am very happy with it. Ian On 23/03/15 20:16, Geoffrey Combes wrote: I began using Ubuntu in 2009 after using MS for Windows over 15 years. I found it to be excellent and it has got better since. It provides all the applications that I need with a few exceptions, most of those being related to science and amateur radio (I am an engineer and a radio amateur). Even so many scientific applications that I use are available in Linux. I am very happy with this operating system and I wonder why so few of my colleagues in amateur radio and others do not use it as their standard operating system. I also have Linus Mint running on a separate HDD - it works just as well as Ubuntu. When I have had the need to repair my desktop PC I find that repairer is unfamiliar with Linux (the boss knows but his repairmen don't). So I ask AU-Ubuntu members/users how widely is Ubuntu being used? I notice that this website has become very quiet. Do not hesitate to refer me to website for more information on Ubuntu usage. Thanks, Geoffrey Combes -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Ubuntu take-up in Australia
(Ian, I'm in Goulburn too, so let's get together for a chat/drink sometime.) I've been using Ubuntu for many years, and as my only desktop system for the last two years. I'd dearly love to get my ASUS laptop onto Ubuntu too, instead of (shudder) Windows8, but the lockdown has defeated my efforts so far. I want to find a company in Goulburn or Canberra that will just fix that for me. Once I've paid off my mortgage, I'd like to set up a business to promote Ubuntu/LibreOffice/Odoo to rural enterprises. Cheers, Rhys from Goulburn On 23/03/15 20:22, Ian Mann wrote: I only started using Ubuntu at 13.10 version, my repairman in Goulburn NSW put me onto it. I use 14.04 now, and might upgrade when 16.04 comes out next year. I am very happy with it. Ian On 23/03/15 20:16, Geoffrey Combes wrote: I began using Ubuntu in 2009 after using MS for Windows over 15 years. I found it to be excellent and it has got better since. It provides all the applications that I need with a few exceptions, most of those being related to science and amateur radio (I am an engineer and a radio amateur). Even so many scientific applications that I use are available in Linux. I am very happy with this operating system and I wonder why so few of my colleagues in amateur radio and others do not use it as their standard operating system. I also have Linus Mint running on a separate HDD - it works just as well as Ubuntu. When I have had the need to repair my desktop PC I find that repairer is unfamiliar with Linux (the boss knows but his repairmen don't). So I ask AU-Ubuntu members/users how widely is Ubuntu being used? I notice that this website has become very quiet. Do not hesitate to refer me to website for more information on Ubuntu usage. Thanks, Geoffrey Combes -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Call for help - Ubuntu IRC
On 5 December 2014 at 17:02, Ali Linx ali.li...@amjjawad.net wrote: Hi, https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-irc/2014-November/001768.html I have been waiting for 3-4 days just to get my Ubuntu Clock. I did login (I'm now) to the #ubuntu-irc channel at different timing trying to find someone who could give me the clock but no progress yet. I had a chat with some people on the channel who pointed out this link: https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-irc/2014-November/001768.html So, is there anyone here in our time zone who could possibly help?! Thanks! -- Ali/amjjawad https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au Good evening Ali, Unfortunately only IRC Council Members can authorise the cloak (not sure why, I'm sure there is a reason) as per the wiki page [1]. Your best bet is to just make your request in -irc as you have and lurk in there until someone comes along. If you're still struggling emailing the IRC Council is probably best, their contact information is on their Launchpad page [2]. [1] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IRC/Cloaks [2] https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-irc-council Regards, Jared Norris -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Call for help - Ubuntu IRC
On 12/05/2014 07:05 PM, Jared Norris wrote: On 5 December 2014 at 17:02, Ali Linx ali.li...@amjjawad.net mailto:ali.li...@amjjawad.net wrote: Hi, https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-irc/2014-November/001768.html I have been waiting for 3-4 days just to get my Ubuntu Clock. I did login (I'm now) to the #ubuntu-irc channel at different timing trying to find someone who could give me the clock but no progress yet. I had a chat with some people on the channel who pointed out this link: https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-irc/2014-November/001768.html So, is there anyone here in our time zone who could possibly help?! Thanks! -- Ali/amjjawad https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com mailto:ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au Good evening Ali, Good evening to you too, Jared :) Thanks for your reply :) Unfortunately only IRC Council Members can authorise the cloak (not sure why, I'm sure there is a reason) as per the wiki page [1]. Your best bet is to just make your request in -irc as you have and lurk in there until someone comes along. If you're still struggling emailing the IRC Council is probably best, their contact information is on their Launchpad page [2]. [1] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IRC/Cloaks [2] https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-irc-council https://launchpad.net/%7Eubuntu-irc-council I had to get it the hard way but it is done, thanks a lot :) Regards, Jared Norris I thought to forward the email so hopefully someone here could step in and help other future members who live in our time zone. It is really hard to be on +11GMT while most of the active people sleeping while you're awake. Thank you! -- Ali/amjjawad https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Photo application for Ubuntu
Thank you Samps, Paul and Jared. I have loaded the GIMP plug-in suggested by Samps. It all worked and I immediately used it too reduce a block of photos for a club newsletter that I edit. As this newsletter is primarily distributed as a PDF file sent by email (and read on a monitor) the PDF file size must be kept down. Hence the need to reduce a 1Mb camera photo to, say 100kb. The facility to modify the image file name as well was useful. I have noted Phatch too for future reference. Geoffrey Combes -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Call for help - Ubuntu IRC
Hi, https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-irc/2014-November/001768.html I have been waiting for 3-4 days just to get my Ubuntu Clock. I did login (I'm now) to the #ubuntu-irc channel at different timing trying to find someone who could give me the clock but no progress yet. I had a chat with some people on the channel who pointed out this link: https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-irc/2014-November/001768.html So, is there anyone here in our time zone who could possibly help?! Thanks! -- Ali/amjjawad https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Photo application for Ubuntu
On 03/12/14 01:19, Geoffrey Combes wrote: Unless I have missed something in 14.04 LTS I can't find a Linux application that will reduce camera photo image size in bulk (or automatically) rather than individually. I wish a size of 100 to 150kb for several uses (not only emails). At present I use GIMP one by one which is a slow process when dealing with a large number of photographs. Any suggestions please. Geoffrey Combes ImageMagick is a command-line tool that can do this. gThumb is a GUI tool that can also do bulk resizing. Paul -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Photo application for Ubuntu
On 3 December 2014 at 19:05, Paul Gear ubunt...@libertysys.com.au wrote: On 03/12/14 01:19, Geoffrey Combes wrote: Unless I have missed something in 14.04 LTS I can't find a Linux application that will reduce camera photo image size in bulk (or automatically) rather than individually. I wish a size of 100 to 150kb for several uses (not only emails). At present I use GIMP one by one which is a slow process when dealing with a large number of photographs. Any suggestions please. Geoffrey Combes ImageMagick is a command-line tool that can do this. gThumb is a GUI tool that can also do bulk resizing. Paul -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au I have also used Phatch in the past with reasonable results. It was quite easy with that tool, just in case you needed more options. Regards, Jared Norris https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarednorris -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Updating Ubuntu
I have asked this question before but I have lost the answer. On updating the update manager complains that the /bot directory does not have sufficient space. The suggestd command ( sudo apt-get clear) does nothing. How do I clear space in this directory? Thanks in advance Peter Goggin -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Updating Ubuntu
cd /boot ls You'll get something that looks like this: abi-3.13.0-32-generic lost+found abi-3.13.0-39-generic memtest86+.bin abi-3.13.0-40-generic memtest86+.elf config-3.13.0-32-generic memtest86+_multiboot.bin config-3.13.0-39-generic System.map-3.13.0-32-generic config-3.13.0-40-generic System.map-3.13.0-39-generic grub System.map-3.13.0-40-generic initrd.img-3.13.0-32-generic vmlinuz-3.13.0-32-generic initrd.img-3.13.0-39-generic vmlinuz-3.13.0-39-generic initrd.img-3.13.0-40-generic vmlinuz-3.13.0-40-generic In my example the oldest kernel is: abi-3.13.0-32-generic config-3.13.0-32-generic initrd.img-3.13.0-32-generic vmlinuz-3.13.0-32-generic So then: sudo rm *3.13.0-32* I'd suggest you remove all but the newest 2 kernels. Once done, finish by: sudo update grub On Tue, Dec 2, 2014 at 10:21 PM, Peter Goggin petergog...@bigpond.com wrote: I have asked this question before but I have lost the answer. On updating the update manager complains that the /bot directory does not have sufficient space. The suggestd command ( sudo apt-get clear) does nothing. How do I clear space in this directory? Thanks in advance Peter Goggin -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- No Hortense! Seaweed does not taste fishy. Fish taste seaweedy. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Photo application for Ubuntu
Unless I have missed something in 14.04 LTS I can't find a Linux application that will reduce camera photo image size in bulk (or automatically) rather than individually. I wish a size of 100 to 150kb for several uses (not only emails). At present I use GIMP one by one which is a slow process when dealing with a large number of photographs. Any suggestions please. Geoffrey Combes -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Fwd: Photo application for Ubuntu
-- Forwarded message -- From: Geoffrey Combes gcomb...@bigpond.com Date: Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 11:49 AM Subject: Photo application for Ubuntu To: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Unless I have missed something in 14.04 LTS I can't find a Linux application that will reduce camera photo image size in bulk (or automatically) rather than individually. I wish a size of 100 to 150kb for several uses (not only emails). At present I use GIMP one by one which is a slow process when dealing with a large number of photographs. Any suggestions please. Geoffrey Combes You can get a plugin for Gimp that batch-resize your photos http://www.maketecheasier.com/batch-process-files-in-gimp/ Samps -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: start ubuntu and ubuntu gnome on ubuntu.net.au
On 10/28/2014 05:12 PM, peter baker wrote: ali Hi Peter, Thanks for your email :) thanks for your suggestions for adding start ubuntu and ubuntu gnome to our local mailout service ubuntu.net.au http://ubuntu.net.au You're most welcome :) I visited the start ubuntu wiki page https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StartUbuntu and I still have no idea what it is. something about pushing users to replace xp with ubuntu somehow It is an international community project to reach out to Windows XP users and offer them an alternative system. The project at the moment needs more love and more active contributors. If I will manage to get empty slot at Ubuntu Online Summit, I might announce a new phase for StartUbuntu. We have converted many people and it is time now to target other versions like Vista, 7 and even 8 :) Have a look at the tabs, specially activities: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StartUbuntu Here is a previous session: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad#UOS_1406 If this is still confusing, I'm here to answer any Q :) But it is just a project, not a system (OS). I appreciate if we could show a banner and if someone clicks on that banner, he/she will be directed to the StartUbuntu Wiki Page :) not sure about ubuntu gnome. we already have so many options on ubuntu.net.au http://ubuntu.net.au if anyone was to ask for it I would download it for them I am asking for your help :) Ubuntu GNOME is a fine and decent system. I have put so much efforts into this project since I have joined back in July, 2013 after I quit Lubuntu (2 years with Lubuntu). I have personally done a lot for the projects I contribute to and with the help of the community, Ubuntu GNOME deserved to be on that site for people to download :) it is for those who love GNOME :) I am also a member of GNOME foundation :D https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad#Membership peter Thank you! -- 0411 437137 www.peter.id.au http://www.peter.id.au P.S. Are you coming to Sydney any time soon? -- Ali/amjjawad https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
start ubuntu and ubuntu gnome on ubuntu.net.au
ali thanks for your suggestions for adding start ubuntu and ubuntu gnome to our local mailout service ubuntu.net.au I visited the start ubuntu wiki page https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StartUbuntu and I still have no idea what it is. something about pushing users to replace xp with ubuntu somehow not sure about ubuntu gnome. we already have so many options on ubuntu.net.au if anyone was to ask for it I would download it for them peter -- 0411 437137 www.peter.id.au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: ubuntu 14.10 now available via ubuntu.net.au
Thanks for that Peter, always helpful. I just updated to 14.10 yesterday without a hitch, no big changes just a lot of little ones it seems. Handy to hear about Mac specific ones as well as I've just had to buy a Mac for study as I'm changing workplaces and don't get my own laptop any more. I'll have to have a look into that, I have the partitions all set up ready to dual boot just haven't gotten around to installing Ubuntu yet. Regards, Jared Norris https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarednorris On 25 October 2014 02:18, peter baker jellyw...@gmail.com wrote: hey guys I have started offering ubuntu/kubuntu and xubuntu 14.10 via ubuntu.net.au alongside the slightly older long term support 14.04 LTS. I notice there is a mac specific version of 14.04 that I will start offering soon too still only $3 for the dvd in a quality plastic case including postage anywhere in oz happy ordering! -- 0411 437137 www.peter.id.au -- 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
Re: ubuntu 14.10 now available via ubuntu.net.au
Hi everyone, On 10/26/2014 10:45 AM, Jared Norris wrote: Thanks for that Peter, always helpful. I just updated to 14.10 yesterday without a hitch, no big changes just a lot of little ones it seems. Handy to hear about Mac specific ones as well as I've just had to buy a Mac for study as I'm changing workplaces and don't get my own laptop any more. I'll have to have a look into that, I have the partitions all set up ready to dual boot just haven't gotten around to installing Ubuntu yet. Regards, I'd suggest also to include Ubuntu GNOME to that site ;) I am one of the main leaders of Ubuntu GNOME and the other leader is based in Australia as well so both of us are in Australia and another active member of our community is here as well. So, 3 people from Ubuntu GNOME are based in Australia, physically. I'd appreciate if Ubuntu GNOME could be included as well. Also, I am offering my full help and support to any FLOSS project :) It might also be worth adding: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StartUbuntu Just a banner. StartUbuntu is a project that all the flavors are included. If truth to be told, only Lubuntu, Xubuntu and Ubuntu GNOME have participated to that project but after all, all the official flavors are involved and it is to promote the use of Ubuntu and its official flavor world wide instead of Microsoft Windows. If there is anything I could do or Ubuntu GNOME community could do, please let us know, Peter :) Jared Norris https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarednorris @Jared I have sent several emails yet no reply. Waiting for your reply :) It is time to breathe new life into Australia LoCo Team as I can see it is dead. I know this is off-topic but just taking the advantage that you replied so you do check this list ;) Thanks! On 25 October 2014 02:18, peter baker jellyw...@gmail.com mailto:jellyw...@gmail.com wrote: hey guys I have started offering ubuntu/kubuntu and xubuntu 14.10 via ubuntu.net.au http://ubuntu.net.au alongside the slightly older long term support 14.04 LTS. I notice there is a mac specific version of 14.04 that I will start offering soon too still only $3 for the dvd in a quality plastic case including postage anywhere in oz happy ordering! -- 0411 437137 www.peter.id.au http://www.peter.id.au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com mailto:ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- Ali/amjjawad https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: ubuntu 14.10 now available via ubuntu.net.au
On 26 October 2014 13:09, Ali Linx ali.li...@amjjawad.net wrote: Hi everyone, @Jared I have sent several emails yet no reply. Waiting for your reply :) It is time to breathe new life into Australia LoCo Team as I can see it is dead. I know this is off-topic but just taking the advantage that you replied so you do check this list ;) Thanks! -- Ali/amjjawadhttps://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad Apologies, the only emails I can find are those sent to the list and included me as well so didn't think it was aimed at me directly. As for the loco we currently have no one with the time to regularly spend organising events, most of us all seem to have started studying all around the same time. However we do have a number of people who have done so in the past and can provide assist on the list if anyone is interested in organising something. As always anyone is able to organise an event for the LoCo, there are no special permissions required. The recommended method is to communicate it to the mailing list and pop it up on the loco team portal [1] so that others know it is going to happen. I'm always more than willing to provide any input and assistance for any type of LoCo event that people would like to run. We do have LoCo resources as well to support any events that need it. Let me know if I can assist further, happy to do what I can. [1] http://loco.ubuntu.com/teams/ubuntu-au/ Regards, Jared Norris https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarednorris -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
ubuntu 14.10 now available via ubuntu.net.au
hey guys I have started offering ubuntu/kubuntu and xubuntu 14.10 via ubuntu.net.au alongside the slightly older long term support 14.04 LTS. I notice there is a mac specific version of 14.04 that I will start offering soon too still only $3 for the dvd in a quality plastic case including postage anywhere in oz happy ordering! -- 0411 437137 www.peter.id.au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Translating Ubuntu for phones into English (Australia) by RTM
Awesome, thanks Jared! On Fri, Jul 18, 2014 at 12:30 PM, Jared Norris jarednor...@ubuntu.com wrote: Good evening all, Apologies for the noise but I know there are still a few translators around. If anyone wants to work on the strings that will be available on retail phones later this year see the email below from David. As mentioned there aren't many left so if a few people got in and did some it would be done quickly. Regards, Jared Norris Ubuntu-AU Team Contact https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris -- Forwarded message -- From: David Planella david.plane...@ubuntu.com Date: 18 July 2014 18:42 Subject: Fwd: Translating Ubuntu for phones into English (Australia) by RTM To: nosk...@ubuntu.com, jarednor...@ubuntu.com Hi Jackson, Jared, I sent the e-mail below a few days ago to Joel, but I've not heard from him since, so he might be busy with other stuff. I see you are active en_AU translators, so I thought I'd contact you directly if that's ok. Do you think you could perhaps look into it? It'd be great to have good translations for Ubuntu phones for Austraila. Thanks! Cheers, David. -- Forwarded message -- From: David Planella david.plane...@ubuntu.com Date: Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 1:40 PM Subject: Translating Ubuntu for phones into English (Australia) by RTM To: jpick...@ubuntu.com Hi Joel, How are you? I don't work much with translators ever since my role in the Ubuntu Community Team changed from Translations Coordinator to be more focused on app development, but it's nice that every now and then I can go back to translations briefly and get in touch with translators again :) I'm writing with a heads up about an e-mail I sent to the translators list [1] about phone translations being due in August. The retail Ubuntu phones will be available very soon and it'd be great to have English (Australia) available. I know the time is tight, but there are not many messages to complete, and having them ready could have a great impact in Ubuntu adoption in Australia. Do you think it might be possible to complete the following translations by August? http://projects.davidplanella.org/stats/utopic/en_AU Thanks! Cheers, David. [1] https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-translators/2014-July/006539.html -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Translating Ubuntu for phones into English (Australia) by RTM
Hi all, I thought I'd give this a go in my spare time... but have already hit a problem. Launchpad gives me a Timeout error any time I click 'Save Continue'. Anyone else experiencing this, or know of a reason why? Timeout error Sorry, something just went wrong in Launchpad. We’ve recorded what happened, and we’ll fix it as soon as possible. Apologies for the inconvenience. Trying again in a couple of minutes might work. (Error ID: OOPS-7a691189a3448a51f24a5c7120da280e) Do I need to report it somewhere, or has that already been taking care of (as the message indicates might be the case)? Thanks, ~Stephen On 18 July 2014 21:06, Boden Matthews boden.matth...@gmail.com wrote: I'll get started on these right now :) On 18 July 2014 20:30, Jared Norris jarednor...@ubuntu.com wrote: Good evening all, Apologies for the noise but I know there are still a few translators around. If anyone wants to work on the strings that will be available on retail phones later this year see the email below from David. As mentioned there aren't many left so if a few people got in and did some it would be done quickly. Regards, Jared Norris Ubuntu-AU Team Contact https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris -- Forwarded message -- From: David Planella david.plane...@ubuntu.com Date: 18 July 2014 18:42 Subject: Fwd: Translating Ubuntu for phones into English (Australia) by RTM To: nosk...@ubuntu.com, jarednor...@ubuntu.com Hi Jackson, Jared, I sent the e-mail below a few days ago to Joel, but I've not heard from him since, so he might be busy with other stuff. I see you are active en_AU translators, so I thought I'd contact you directly if that's ok. Do you think you could perhaps look into it? It'd be great to have good translations for Ubuntu phones for Austraila. Thanks! Cheers, David. -- Forwarded message -- From: David Planella david.plane...@ubuntu.com Date: Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 1:40 PM Subject: Translating Ubuntu for phones into English (Australia) by RTM To: jpick...@ubuntu.com Hi Joel, How are you? I don't work much with translators ever since my role in the Ubuntu Community Team changed from Translations Coordinator to be more focused on app development, but it's nice that every now and then I can go back to translations briefly and get in touch with translators again :) I'm writing with a heads up about an e-mail I sent to the translators list [1] about phone translations being due in August. The retail Ubuntu phones will be available very soon and it'd be great to have English (Australia) available. I know the time is tight, but there are not many messages to complete, and having them ready could have a great impact in Ubuntu adoption in Australia. Do you think it might be possible to complete the following translations by August? http://projects.davidplanella.org/stats/utopic/en_AU Thanks! Cheers, David. [1] https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-translators/2014-July/006539.html -- 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 -- Stephen Rees-Carter ~ Valorin http://stephen.rees-carter.net/ -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Fwd: Translating Ubuntu for phones into English (Australia) by RTM
Hi Michael, You should find all the info, including how to contribute, on: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-l10n-en-au But in a nutshell, that page points to a link with the word substitutions from en_US to en_AU: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/AustralianTeam/Projects/Translation/WordSubstitution Cheers, David. On Fri, Jul 18, 2014 at 12:45 PM, Michael D m...@md-5.net wrote: What is entailed in an en_AU translation? Just some regionalisms? Thanks Michael On Jul 18, 2014 8:31 PM, Jared Norris jarednor...@ubuntu.com wrote: Good evening all, Apologies for the noise but I know there are still a few translators around. If anyone wants to work on the strings that will be available on retail phones later this year see the email below from David. As mentioned there aren't many left so if a few people got in and did some it would be done quickly. Regards, Jared Norris Ubuntu-AU Team Contact https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris -- Forwarded message -- From: David Planella david.plane...@ubuntu.com Date: 18 July 2014 18:42 Subject: Fwd: Translating Ubuntu for phones into English (Australia) by RTM To: nosk...@ubuntu.com, jarednor...@ubuntu.com Hi Jackson, Jared, I sent the e-mail below a few days ago to Joel, but I've not heard from him since, so he might be busy with other stuff. I see you are active en_AU translators, so I thought I'd contact you directly if that's ok. Do you think you could perhaps look into it? It'd be great to have good translations for Ubuntu phones for Austraila. Thanks! Cheers, David. -- Forwarded message -- From: David Planella david.plane...@ubuntu.com Date: Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 1:40 PM Subject: Translating Ubuntu for phones into English (Australia) by RTM To: jpick...@ubuntu.com Hi Joel, How are you? I don't work much with translators ever since my role in the Ubuntu Community Team changed from Translations Coordinator to be more focused on app development, but it's nice that every now and then I can go back to translations briefly and get in touch with translators again :) I'm writing with a heads up about an e-mail I sent to the translators list [1] about phone translations being due in August. The retail Ubuntu phones will be available very soon and it'd be great to have English (Australia) available. I know the time is tight, but there are not many messages to complete, and having them ready could have a great impact in Ubuntu adoption in Australia. Do you think it might be possible to complete the following translations by August? http://projects.davidplanella.org/stats/utopic/en_AU Thanks! Cheers, David. [1] https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-translators/2014-July/006539.html -- 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
Re: Fwd: Translating Ubuntu for phones into English (Australia) by RTM
What is entailed in an en_AU translation? Just some regionalisms? Thanks Michael On Jul 18, 2014 8:31 PM, Jared Norris jarednor...@ubuntu.com wrote: Good evening all, Apologies for the noise but I know there are still a few translators around. If anyone wants to work on the strings that will be available on retail phones later this year see the email below from David. As mentioned there aren't many left so if a few people got in and did some it would be done quickly. Regards, Jared Norris Ubuntu-AU Team Contact https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris -- Forwarded message -- From: David Planella david.plane...@ubuntu.com Date: 18 July 2014 18:42 Subject: Fwd: Translating Ubuntu for phones into English (Australia) by RTM To: nosk...@ubuntu.com, jarednor...@ubuntu.com Hi Jackson, Jared, I sent the e-mail below a few days ago to Joel, but I've not heard from him since, so he might be busy with other stuff. I see you are active en_AU translators, so I thought I'd contact you directly if that's ok. Do you think you could perhaps look into it? It'd be great to have good translations for Ubuntu phones for Austraila. Thanks! Cheers, David. -- Forwarded message -- From: David Planella david.plane...@ubuntu.com Date: Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 1:40 PM Subject: Translating Ubuntu for phones into English (Australia) by RTM To: jpick...@ubuntu.com Hi Joel, How are you? I don't work much with translators ever since my role in the Ubuntu Community Team changed from Translations Coordinator to be more focused on app development, but it's nice that every now and then I can go back to translations briefly and get in touch with translators again :) I'm writing with a heads up about an e-mail I sent to the translators list [1] about phone translations being due in August. The retail Ubuntu phones will be available very soon and it'd be great to have English (Australia) available. I know the time is tight, but there are not many messages to complete, and having them ready could have a great impact in Ubuntu adoption in Australia. Do you think it might be possible to complete the following translations by August? http://projects.davidplanella.org/stats/utopic/en_AU Thanks! Cheers, David. [1] https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-translators/2014-July/006539.html -- 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
Re: Translating Ubuntu for phones into English (Australia) by RTM
Hi everyone, It is great to see so many people getting involved with the en_AU translations again! I thought I would let you know of some resources we made up a while ago, which can be quite useful when doing translations through Launchpad. You can use these in Chrome/Chromium or Firefox with Greasmonkey/Scriptish/etc. The first is a script that will allow you to change how many strings are displayed to translate at a time. By default you will see 10 strings at a time, but we found this a bit slow, so the script here will change that to display 40 strings at a time. You can adjust that number in the script. Note though that we did find there could be a higher chance of getting a Timeout error on Launchpad with a higher number of strings, so just play around with it until you find a good number (and remember to refresh the page, because that normally fixes it). The script can be found here: http://joeladdison.com/stuff/launchpad_translate_batchsize.user.js The second script is more useful. It takes information from the Word Substitution list that David linked to, and puts this right next to each string, if it detects a word that needs to be translated. This is based on a script that the en_GB team wrote a while ago, but we have made some adjustments to it. You can find this script at http://joeladdison.com/stuff/translation_suggestions_en_au.user.js David linked to a page that has the en_AU stats for Utopic listed (http://projects.davidplanella.org/stats/utopic/en_AU). This is really useful to see what is still left to translate, and the graph is a nice reminder of what the status is - Thanks David! I have a similar page available showing the history of en_AU translations for several versions of Ubuntu, but for the desktop translations instead of mobile apps. If you would like to get involved with translating the desktop apps, and would like to see a graph of the progress, then feel free to check out http://joeladdison.com/ubuntu/translation/trusty/en_AU/translated (change ‘trusty’ in the url to be the version you would like). Utopic status should start coming through from today - I had forgotten to enable it before now. If you have any questions about the translation, keep asking away on the mailing list, or you will find also me (jea) and a few others on the ubuntu-au IRC channel (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/AustralianTeam/IRC). Thanks, Joel On 18 Jul 2014, at 9:15 pm, David Planella david.plane...@ubuntu.com wrote: Hi Michael, You should find all the info, including how to contribute, on: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-l10n-en-au But in a nutshell, that page points to a link with the word substitutions from en_US to en_AU: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/AustralianTeam/Projects/Translation/WordSubstitution Cheers, David. On Fri, Jul 18, 2014 at 12:45 PM, Michael D m...@md-5.net wrote: What is entailed in an en_AU translation? Just some regionalisms? Thanks Michael On Jul 18, 2014 8:31 PM, Jared Norris jarednor...@ubuntu.com wrote: Good evening all, Apologies for the noise but I know there are still a few translators around. If anyone wants to work on the strings that will be available on retail phones later this year see the email below from David. As mentioned there aren't many left so if a few people got in and did some it would be done quickly. Regards, Jared Norris Ubuntu-AU Team Contact https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris -- Forwarded message -- From: David Planella david.plane...@ubuntu.com Date: 18 July 2014 18:42 Subject: Fwd: Translating Ubuntu for phones into English (Australia) by RTM To: nosk...@ubuntu.com, jarednor...@ubuntu.com Hi Jackson, Jared, I sent the e-mail below a few days ago to Joel, but I've not heard from him since, so he might be busy with other stuff. I see you are active en_AU translators, so I thought I'd contact you directly if that's ok. Do you think you could perhaps look into it? It'd be great to have good translations for Ubuntu phones for Austraila. Thanks! Cheers, David. -- Forwarded message -- From: David Planella david.plane...@ubuntu.com Date: Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 1:40 PM Subject: Translating Ubuntu for phones into English (Australia) by RTM To: jpick...@ubuntu.com Hi Joel, How are you? I don't work much with translators ever since my role in the Ubuntu Community Team changed from Translations Coordinator to be more focused on app development, but it's nice that every now and then I can go back to translations briefly and get in touch with translators again :) I'm writing with a heads up about an e-mail I sent to the translators list [1] about phone translations being due in August. The retail Ubuntu phones will be available very soon and it'd be great to have English (Australia) available. I know the time is tight, but there are not many messages to complete, and having them ready could
Fwd: Translating Ubuntu for phones into English (Australia) by RTM
Good evening all, Apologies for the noise but I know there are still a few translators around. If anyone wants to work on the strings that will be available on retail phones later this year see the email below from David. As mentioned there aren't many left so if a few people got in and did some it would be done quickly. Regards, Jared Norris Ubuntu-AU Team Contact https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris -- Forwarded message -- From: David Planella david.plane...@ubuntu.com Date: 18 July 2014 18:42 Subject: Fwd: Translating Ubuntu for phones into English (Australia) by RTM To: nosk...@ubuntu.com, jarednor...@ubuntu.com Hi Jackson, Jared, I sent the e-mail below a few days ago to Joel, but I've not heard from him since, so he might be busy with other stuff. I see you are active en_AU translators, so I thought I'd contact you directly if that's ok. Do you think you could perhaps look into it? It'd be great to have good translations for Ubuntu phones for Austraila. Thanks! Cheers, David. -- Forwarded message -- From: David Planella david.plane...@ubuntu.com Date: Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 1:40 PM Subject: Translating Ubuntu for phones into English (Australia) by RTM To: jpick...@ubuntu.com Hi Joel, How are you? I don't work much with translators ever since my role in the Ubuntu Community Team changed from Translations Coordinator to be more focused on app development, but it's nice that every now and then I can go back to translations briefly and get in touch with translators again :) I'm writing with a heads up about an e-mail I sent to the translators list [1] about phone translations being due in August. The retail Ubuntu phones will be available very soon and it'd be great to have English (Australia) available. I know the time is tight, but there are not many messages to complete, and having them ready could have a great impact in Ubuntu adoption in Australia. Do you think it might be possible to complete the following translations by August? http://projects.davidplanella.org/stats/utopic/en_AU Thanks! Cheers, David. [1] https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-translators/2014-July/006539.html -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Translating Ubuntu for phones into English (Australia) by RTM
I'll get started on these right now :) On 18 July 2014 20:30, Jared Norris jarednor...@ubuntu.com wrote: Good evening all, Apologies for the noise but I know there are still a few translators around. If anyone wants to work on the strings that will be available on retail phones later this year see the email below from David. As mentioned there aren't many left so if a few people got in and did some it would be done quickly. Regards, Jared Norris Ubuntu-AU Team Contact https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris -- Forwarded message -- From: David Planella david.plane...@ubuntu.com Date: 18 July 2014 18:42 Subject: Fwd: Translating Ubuntu for phones into English (Australia) by RTM To: nosk...@ubuntu.com, jarednor...@ubuntu.com Hi Jackson, Jared, I sent the e-mail below a few days ago to Joel, but I've not heard from him since, so he might be busy with other stuff. I see you are active en_AU translators, so I thought I'd contact you directly if that's ok. Do you think you could perhaps look into it? It'd be great to have good translations for Ubuntu phones for Austraila. Thanks! Cheers, David. -- Forwarded message -- From: David Planella david.plane...@ubuntu.com Date: Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 1:40 PM Subject: Translating Ubuntu for phones into English (Australia) by RTM To: jpick...@ubuntu.com Hi Joel, How are you? I don't work much with translators ever since my role in the Ubuntu Community Team changed from Translations Coordinator to be more focused on app development, but it's nice that every now and then I can go back to translations briefly and get in touch with translators again :) I'm writing with a heads up about an e-mail I sent to the translators list [1] about phone translations being due in August. The retail Ubuntu phones will be available very soon and it'd be great to have English (Australia) available. I know the time is tight, but there are not many messages to complete, and having them ready could have a great impact in Ubuntu adoption in Australia. Do you think it might be possible to complete the following translations by August? http://projects.davidplanella.org/stats/utopic/en_AU Thanks! Cheers, David. [1] https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-translators/2014-July/006539.html -- 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
Re: Ubuntu 12.04 application launching problem
The launching problem experienced was induced, I am fairly sure, by a PC hardware defect and the software issue solved by installing 14.04LTS. But not before the hardware caused numerous shutdowns. Initially I installed 14.04 on-line. The download went effortlessly but the subsequent upgrade was terminated prematurely by a PC shutdown, the first of many. This left the system installed without any launching panel icons or applets at the top. The OS worked but could only be used from the folders on the desktop, a strange situation. I replaced the RAM (carefully) and this action seems to have stopped the unscheduled hardware shutdowns. That fixed I bought a 14.04LTS 32 bit disk from Peter Baker who responded immediately (thanks Peter) and installation occurred without a hitch. Incidentally I find 14.04 very good with a few noticeable and useful improvements. It is by far the best at connecting with my Internet provider (Telstra) via the little 4G mobile modem. I couple the modem to a home-made double-quad antenna tuned and adjusted for 3G's 850 MHz. It boosts the RF signal by about 5dB and ensures fast transfer of data. I installed 14.04 by choosing the 'erase disk' option which meant that I had to re-install quite a few applications (such as Scribus and Bluefish which I use a lot). But this is good as I got updates. I also took the opportunity to switch Mailing from Evolution to Thunderbird. Meanwhile I continue to urge others to try Ubuntu, not with much responding interest I have to say. Geoffrey Combes -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Ubuntu 12.04 applications launching problem
I upgraded directly from 12.04 to 14.04 and it when very smoothly. I was surprised to see that even my wallpaper remained the same after the upgrade. See for the steps to kick of the upgrade: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2014/04/upgrade-ubuntu-14-04-12-04 Let us know how it goes. Tim On Wed, 2014-04-30 at 12:00 +, ubuntu-au-requ...@lists.ubuntu.com wrote: Send ubuntu-au mailing list submissions to ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to ubuntu-au-requ...@lists.ubuntu.com You can reach the person managing the list at ubuntu-au-ow...@lists.ubuntu.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of ubuntu-au digest... Today's Topics: 1. Ubuntu 12.04 applications launching problem (Geoffrey Wilfred Combes) -- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 15:07:22 +1000 From: Geoffrey Wilfred Combes gcomb...@bigpond.com To: Ubuntu-AU ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Ubuntu 12.04 applications launching problem Message-ID: 1398834442.6837.20.camel@geoffrey-desktop Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 This fault occurred a few days ago out-of the-blue, that is, seemingly unprovoked. It has prevented launching any applications other than those (with one exception as described below) that happen to be among the launching icons on the LHS of screen. The two abnormalities are: 1. Dash Home will not list any applications nor find any. 2. Ubuntu Software Centre will not launch from the side icon providing only a blank screen and then, upon closing the window, leaving a message saying that it is not responding. Notes: Dash Home searches for and finds Files and Folders, Music and DVDs (but not applications). I have the home directory saved on an external hard drive (I use Grsync). By chance I have Byobu Terminal in the launching panel (and it launches). My question is: What is the best way of restoring proper operation. For example, if it is best to upgrade, should I go straight to 14.04 from a disk or upgrade sequentially to 14.04 as I did to get 12.04 (or doesn't it matter which way)? Or, can I do something from Byobu Terminal. Thanks, Geoffrey Combes -- -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Ubuntu 12.04 applications launching problem
This fault occurred a few days ago out-of the-blue, that is, seemingly unprovoked. It has prevented launching any applications other than those (with one exception as described below) that happen to be among the launching icons on the LHS of screen. The two abnormalities are: 1. Dash Home will not list any applications nor find any. 2. Ubuntu Software Centre will not launch from the side icon providing only a blank screen and then, upon closing the window, leaving a message saying that it is not responding. Notes: Dash Home searches for and finds Files and Folders, Music and DVDs (but not applications). I have the home directory saved on an external hard drive (I use Grsync). By chance I have Byobu Terminal in the launching panel (and it launches). My question is: What is the best way of restoring proper operation. For example, if it is best to upgrade, should I go straight to 14.04 from a disk or upgrade sequentially to 14.04 as I did to get 12.04 (or doesn't it matter which way)? Or, can I do something from Byobu Terminal. Thanks, Geoffrey Combes -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: ubuntu 14.04 now available via ubuntu.net.au
On 18 April 2014 09:52, peter baker jellyw...@gmail.com wrote: hey guys ubuntu 14.04 LTS is now available via www.ubuntu.net.au even though the price of stamps has recently increased from 60c to 70c I have kept the price of each dvd at $3 including shipping happy ordering! peter -- 0411 437137 www.peter.id.au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au Awesome work as always Peter, thanks for continuing to provide the service. Regards, Jared Norris https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarednorris -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
ubuntu 14.04 now available via ubuntu.net.au
hey guys ubuntu 14.04 LTS is now available via www.ubuntu.net.au even though the price of stamps has recently increased from 60c to 70c I have kept the price of each dvd at $3 including shipping happy ordering! peter -- 0411 437137 www.peter.id.au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Potential job for a Ubuntu System Admin
Hi all, I'm looking for someone with skills in Ubuntu System Administration, custom ISO generation, Ubuntu/Debian packaging, server and package testing, and optionally C and/or Perl development for a potential job at my work. One of our products is a large server appliance written in C, Perl, and PHP, and built on Ubuntu Server. It is manually packaged into an ISO and Update file, using some complex custom bash scripts - which as you can imagine is a pain to maintain. I'm looking for someone who can turn our custom scripts and hacks into a proper deployment method that can be easily upgraded as new versions of Ubuntu are released. Part of the job could also be maintaining some of our low-level scripts that power the core of the application, which are written in C and Perl. The position hasn't been confirmed, but a large part of getting it approved is finding someone with the skills we need. It would be a work from home job, unless you're located in Adelaide (where the office is). Reply to me directly if you're interested or would like more information. Thanks, ~Stephen P.s. Please let me know if this sort of post is not allowed on this mailing list, and I won't mention it again. -- Stephen Rees-Carter ~ Valorin http://stephen.rees-carter.net/ -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: ubuntu 13.10 “Saucy Salamander” available via ubuntu.net.au
On 21/10/13 15:42, Jared Norris wrote: On 18 October 2013 14:50, peter baker jellyw...@gmail.com wrote: hey guys I have made ubuntu 13.10 “Saucy Salamander” available via www.ubuntu.net.au same price, $3 for a cd or dvd. $10 for a thumb drive. includes postage anywhere in oz I have updated my PO box as I recently moved to canberra but don't worry if you have already sent me stamps I have my mail redirected from my old sydney po box for the next 6 months alternatively you can download the iso yourself via www.ubuntu.com enjoy! peter -- 0411 437137 www.peter.id.au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au Thanks Peter for continuing the effort, shows real dedication to continue for so long. -- Regards, Jared Norris https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris Help, I've just logged in to download the 64 bit Ubuntu 13.10 but it appears what is coming is ...AMD-64.iso. My desktop has an intel i5 processor. Is that compatible? Regards Dave Dartnall -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: ubuntu 13.10 “Saucy Salamander” available via ubuntu.net.au
Yes, it's called that because amd made the first 64-bit CPUs. It should be fine On Thu, Oct 24, 2013 at 2:17 PM, David Dartnall da...@dialix.com.au wrote: On 21/10/13 15:42, Jared Norris wrote: On 18 October 2013 14:50, peter baker jellyw...@gmail.com wrote: hey guys I have made ubuntu 13.10 “Saucy Salamander” available via www.ubuntu.net.au same price, $3 for a cd or dvd. $10 for a thumb drive. includes postage anywhere in oz I have updated my PO box as I recently moved to canberra but don't worry if you have already sent me stamps I have my mail redirected from my old sydney po box for the next 6 months alternatively you can download the iso yourself via www.ubuntu.com enjoy! peter -- 0411 437137 www.peter.id.au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au Thanks Peter for continuing the effort, shows real dedication to continue for so long. -- Regards, Jared Norris https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris Help, I've just logged in to download the 64 bit Ubuntu 13.10 but it appears what is coming is ...AMD-64.iso. My desktop has an intel i5 processor. Is that compatible? Regards Dave Dartnall -- 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
Ubuntu-AU Sept 2013 Team Meeting
Hi all, I will be holding the September 2013 Ubuntu-AU team meeting this Sunday, 22 September. As usual, it will start at 8pm AEST, and will be held in #ubuntu-au on FreeNode IRC. The agenda can be found here: http://loco.ubuntu.com/meetings/ubuntu-au/663/detail/ Current topics are our Verification and a report on the Introduction to Linux session held last month. I hope to see you there. Thanks, Joel Addison-- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Emergency Ubuntu Help!!
Hi All! My ubuntu has crashed at a very inconvenient time. Please, please help as i know nothing about technology !!! J I was updating to the new ubuntu and half way through my computer turned off.. When i turned it back on again it has totally frozen, my mouse is not responding (my keyboard is kind of-not consistently), i cannot get into update manager, or any of my files. The screen flashes and freaks out and i have to shut it down manually. Please tell me what to do or forward me onto someone who has an answer if you can!! Thanks so much! Rhyll Tonge Research Officer [LUQ Email Logo] Still Bringing Them Home www.link-upqld.org.auhttp://www.link-upqld.org.au/ | 3-5 Reid Street, Woolloongabba 4102 | P (07) 3034 8444 | F (07) 3217 3458 We acknowledge and respect the Traditional Owners past and present on whose land we walk, work and live. Disclaimer: This email, including any attachments sent with it, is confidential and for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). This confidentiality is not waived or lost, if you receive it and you are not the intended recipient(s), or if it is transmitted/received in error. Any unauthorised use, alteration, disclosure, distribution or review of this email is strictly prohibited. inline: image001.jpg-- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Emergency Ubuntu Help!!
On Tue, 30/7/13, Rhyll Tonge rto...@link-upqld.org.au wrote: Subject: Emergency Ubuntu Help!! To: 'ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com' ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Received: Tuesday, 30 July, 2013, 9:14 AM snip I was updating to the new ubuntu and half way through my computer turned off.. When i turned it back on again it has totally frozen, my mouse is not responding (my keyboard is kind of-not consistently), i cannot get into update manager, or any of my files. The screen flashes and freaks out and i have to shut it down manually. Please tell me what to do or forward me onto someone who has an answer if you can!! Thanks so much! 1. Switch on your computer. 2. Wait until the BIOS has finished loading, or has almost finished. (During this time you will probably see a logo of your computer manufacturer.) 3. Quickly press and hold the Shift key, which will bring up the GNU GRUB menu. (If you see the Ubuntu logo, you've missed the point where you can enter the GRUB menu.) 4. Select the line which starts with Advanced options. 5. Select the line ending with (recovery mode), probably the second line, something like: Ubuntu GNU/Linux, with Linux 3.8.0-26-generic (recovery mode) 6. Press Return and your machine will begin the boot process. 7. After a few moments, your workstation should display a menu with a number of options. One of the options (you may need to scroll down to the bottom of the list) will be pbkg. Press Return with this option highlighted. Tom -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Ubuntu-AU July 2013 Team Meeting
Hi everyone, A reminder that the July 2013 meeting for the Ubuntu Australian Team will be held this Sunday 21 July. It will start at 8pm AEST (UTC+10:00), and will run in #ubuntu-au on Freenode IRC. You can access the channel through any IRC client, or via online webchat ( http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#ubuntu-au). The agenda can be found at http://loco.ubuntu.com/meetings/ubuntu-au/617/detail/. Please add any items you would like to discuss to that list. We hope to see you at the meeting. Thanks, Joel -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Making an Ubuntu custom PC
I'm thinking of making an ubuntu themed case mod for my next PC. Possibly with a PowerMac G5 case as the base. do you think it would be possible to get canonical sponsorship? i'll post pics as i get things made -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: ubuntu 13.04 now available via ubuntu.net.au
Awesome job, it's always good to have a local service for this. It makes it easy for those without much bandwidth as well as those who aren't sure how to correctly burn ISOs to disk or set up a USB drive. On 30 April 2013 13:23, peter baker jellyw...@gmail.com wrote: hey guys I have updated ubuntu.net.au to ship the latest version of ubuntu, 13.04 Raring Ringtail still the same price, $3 for a cd/dvd, $10 for a brand name usb thumb drive (currently imation 8gb drives) this includes postage anywhere in australia shipping ubuntu, kubuntu and xubuntu 13.04 ubuntu and kubuntu 12.04 LTS peter -- 0411 437137 www.peter.id.au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- Regards, Jared Norris https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Ubuntu-AU - Team Meeting
Hi everyone, Just a reminder that there is a team meeting tomorrow night (12 May). Currently there is nothing on the agenda, but I am sure as with past meetings a number of things will come up. Agenda: http://loco.ubuntu.com/meetings/ubuntu-au/574/detail/ Please come along to #ubuntu-au on FreeNode IRC to join in. The meeting will start at 8pm. Thanks, Joel Addison -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Ubuntu-AU - Team Meeting
Good afternoon all, Just to let everyone know I've added an agenda item to the meeting regarding re-approval. It will be coming up in the Saucy cycle so we need to start thinking about if we want to see re-approval or not. At our current level of activity I'd suggest we are unlikely to obtain re-approval. But I believe by mentioning it now if there are people who want to drive some local activity they can turn this around before the re-approval date. Unfortunately I will be unable to make tomorrow nights meeting due to prior commitments but wanted to start getting people to think about this. I am more than willing to help people know what is needed to and help guide them through if there are people willing to do so. On 11 May 2013 12:17, Joel Addison jadd...@gmail.com wrote: Hi everyone, Just a reminder that there is a team meeting tomorrow night (12 May). Currently there is nothing on the agenda, but I am sure as with past meetings a number of things will come up. Agenda: http://loco.ubuntu.com/meetings/ubuntu-au/574/detail/ Please come along to #ubuntu-au on FreeNode IRC to join in. The meeting will start at 8pm. Thanks, Joel Addison -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- Regards, Jared Norris https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
ubuntu 13.04 now available via ubuntu.net.au
hey guys I have updated ubuntu.net.au to ship the latest version of ubuntu, 13.04 Raring Ringtail still the same price, $3 for a cd/dvd, $10 for a brand name usb thumb drive (currently imation 8gb drives) this includes postage anywhere in australia shipping ubuntu, kubuntu and xubuntu 13.04 ubuntu and kubuntu 12.04 LTS peter -- 0411 437137 www.peter.id.au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Fwd: Ubuntu Global Jam (S-Series) Announcement
Good afternoon all, They've given us plenty of notice for the next global jam so I thought I'd pass it on just to get people contemplating ideas at this stage. All the information is in the email below. -- Forwarded message -- From: Randall Ross rand...@executiv.es Date: 29 March 2013 09:16 Subject: Ubuntu Global Jam (S-Series) Announcement To: Ubuntu local community team (LoCo) contacts loco-conta...@lists.ubuntu.com, community-annou...@lists.ubuntu.com Greetings Ubuntu World, There will be Jam! We are planning our next Ubuntu Global Jam (for the S series release) to occur on: Friday September 13, 2013 Saturday September 14, 2013 Sunday September 15, 2013 Please mark your calendars and tell everyone you know to *start planning now*. Please put a placeholder on your calendars and also at: http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/global/2315/ (Friendly suggestion: Do not let other events or activities interfere with that weekend! Jam instead :) Please reach out to people in your communities and think about what you'd like to do at an event: Packaging, testing, translations, documentation, advertising/marketing, building community through social events... everything is welcome! No jam is too small. No idea is too wacky... and jam tastes great! ;) Good documentation about how to create a successful Global Jam event is here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGlobalJam A short video explaining the most basic steps is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITk8PGBkMXQ With over 5 months of advance notice, we should be able to make this Ubuntu Global Jam a really big and fun one! Can we set a record? Thanks in advance for jamming. Cheers, Randall Global Jam Buzz Guy. PS: Now all we need is an adjective and an animal beginning with S from our fearless leader. We wait... -- loco-contacts mailing list loco-conta...@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/loco-contacts -- Regards, Jared Norris https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris signature.asc Description: PGP signature -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Ubuntu-AU March 2013 Team Meeting
Hi everyone, The March 2013 Team Meeting for Ubuntu Australia was held tonight. We discussed events in 2012, what we should look at for 2013, and release parties for Raring Ringtail. If you missed the meeting, you can catch up by reading the minutes. The meeting event page has links to the relevant logs. http://loco.ubuntu.com/meetings/ubuntu-au/543/detail/ Thanks, Joel Addison -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Ubuntu 12.10, separate drive to Win - manual partitioning, feedback please
Hi, I've googled and read, and again, and as a newbie to partitioning am going to take the plunge and install Ubuntu 12.10 by partitioning manually during install. Please let me know what you think of the following: I have Windows already on sdc, plus a free 500Gb hdd (sdb) for extra storage, plus a 1.5Tb drive solely for Ubuntu (showing up as sda). I am planning to have mount points for root and home, will give home 30Gb (though I prob'ly won't end up installing anything like that much in programs). Both of those will be primary, and located at 'beginning', and file system ext4. I will tell it to put the boot loader on sda [the Ubuntu drive]. (And I'll adjust drive boot order in BIOS.) Q: swap area: I have 4Gb RAM - should I give 4Gb or 8Gb to swap area? Q: Should swap area be located at 'beginning' or 'end' of its partition? Swap area will be 'logical'. Q: Should shared 500Gb storage drive be ntfs or FAT32? 12.10 doesn't seem to allow an automatic install onto a separate drive in a dual-drive machine - I seem to remember that was possible with the installer for 10.04. So I am hoping I can do the partitioning for the first time. Thanks for your time, Dave -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Ubuntu 12.10, separate drive to Win - manual partitioning, feedback please
A couple of little thoughts. Are you sure Windows is on sdc? Windows tends to get pretty upset if it isn't on partition 1, disk 1.30 Gig sounds like a lot for /home, but remember that by defaults all your video, pictures, music and downloads will try and land there.I'm afraid I can't help with the more complicated bits. - Email sent using Optus Webmail -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Fwd: Re: Ubuntu 12.10, separate drive to Win - manual partitioning, feedback please
Thanks Bevin. There's the 2TB drive listed as dev/sdc, then dev/sdc1 listed as 'Windows boot loader', and then dev/sdc2. The 2TB Windows drive was put in the computer first and the 1.5 TB drive for Ubuntu was added later. In Windows disk management the 2TB drive is listed as disk0, then the 500Gb one as disk1, and the 1.5TB one as disk2. 30Gb for home: have I maybe got things the wrong way round - should it be a 10-30 Gb allocation for /root, and all the rest of the disk given over to /home except for the swap area? Dave - Original message - From: [1]bevin_wat...@optusnet.com.au To: Ubuntu [2]ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Re: Ubuntu 12.10, separate drive to Win - manual partitioning, feedback please Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:17:31 +1100 A couple of little thoughts. Are you sure Windows is on sdc? Windows tends to get pretty upset if it isn't on partition 1, disk 1. 30 Gig sounds like a lot for /home, but remember that by defaults all your video, pictures, music and downloads will try and land there. I'm afraid I can't help with the more complicated bits. __ Email sent using Optus Webmail -- ubuntu-au mailing list [3]ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com [4]https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au References 1. mailto:bevin_wat...@optusnet.com.au 2. mailto:ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com 3. mailto:ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com 4. 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
Fwd: Second Call For Ubuntu Global Jam Events
Just another quick reminder about the upcoming global jam and to see if anyone wanted to be involved in anything. It also has a good link to a video about Ubuntu for phones and tablets that's worth a look. -- Forwarded message -- From: Randall Ross rand...@executiv.es Date: 20 February 2013 05:11 Subject: Second Call For Ubuntu Global Jam Events To: loco-conta...@lists.ubuntu.com Hi LoCo people around the world, The Ubuntu Global Jam (RR edition) will occur March 1-3, 2013. We have some teams that have registered already but we need *every* team to register to make this the biggest and best Ubuntu Global Jam ever! Please take a moment now and go to the registration page and add your event: (Even if you haven't finalized all the details for your event, you can still register it. And, when others in your community see an event on calendar they might just step up to help out with the last-minute details.) Ideas: 1) With the recent announcements about Ubuntu Phone and Ubuntu Tablet, consider using this Jam as an opportunity to try them out. Bring your hardware and show others, even (and especially) people who have never seen Ubuntu on these form factors. 2) Consider doing some testing. Ubuntu always benefits from the extra energy the community invests in making sure Ubuntu is as solid and bug-free as possible. 3) Simply have fun! Jams don't have to be all work and no play. Some teams just get together to build community and strengthen friendships. A stronger local community makes Ubuntu better! More ideas, tips, and tricks for hosting (or attending) a successful Jam can be found here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGlobalJam http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITk8PGBkMXQ If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to reach out and ask me. I'm here to help! Cheers, Randall Ubuntu Buzz Generator -- Ubuntu Buzz Generator /Ubuntu is not just software./ -- loco-contacts mailing list loco-conta...@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/loco-contacts -- Regards, Jared Norris https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris signature.asc Description: PGP signature -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: ubuntu-au Digest, Vol 80, Issue 9
On Oct 28, 2012 3:35 PM, Jared Norris jrnor...@gmail.com wrote: On 28 October 2012 15:24, Bob Weis b...@weisfilms.com wrote: actually for a pc that only runs Ubuntu which of the available 12.1 do I download? The one I got seems to be for a Windows machine and won't boot from the hard drive anyway b Bob Weis Generation Films 28 Mary St St Kilda West Australia, 3182 Tel +61395371195 Mob +61408373756 Fax +61399236388 my web site for opinionated chat ourbookcircle.com Personally I use the AARNet mirror [1] because as a Telstra home broadband user it's downloads are unmetered and as an added bonus it also has great download speeds. The list of different types of 12.10 releases are available in their own folder [2]. And to make life easier I've included direct links to the 32 bit version [3] as well as the 64 bit version [4] so just feel free to grab whichever you need. If you need help installing it from the downloaded ISO the official guide is quite useful so I've got a link to that as well just in case [5]. Let us know if you have any more problems, glad to help out. [1] http://mirror.aarnet.edu.au/ [2] http://mirror.aarnet.edu.au/pub/ubuntu/releases/12.10/ [3] http://mirror.aarnet.edu.au/pub/ubuntu/releases/12.10/ubuntu-12.10-server-i386.iso [4] http://mirror.aarnet.edu.au/pub/ubuntu/releases/12.10/ubuntu-12.10-desktop-amd64.iso [5] http://www.ubuntu.com/download/help/install-desktop-latest -- Regards, Jared Norris https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris The AARNet mirror also mirrors all of the official Ubuntu repositories as well as a few others. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: ubuntu-au Digest, Vol 80, Issue 9
actually for a pc that only runs Ubuntu which of the available 12.1 do I download? The one I got seems to be for a Windows machine and won't boot from the hard drive anyway b Bob Weis Generation Films 28 Mary St St Kilda West Australia, 3182 Tel +61395371195 Mob +61408373756 Fax +61399236388 my web site for opinionated chat *ourbookcircle.com* On 25 October 2012 23:00, ubuntu-au-requ...@lists.ubuntu.com wrote: Send ubuntu-au mailing list submissions to ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to ubuntu-au-requ...@lists.ubuntu.com You can reach the person managing the list at ubuntu-au-ow...@lists.ubuntu.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of ubuntu-au digest... Today's Topics: 1. Re: 12.04 problem (Timothy Arceri) 2. Re: 12.04 problem (Paul Gear) -- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 01:48:49 -0700 (PDT) From: Timothy Arceri t_arc...@yahoo.com.au To: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Re: 12.04 problem Message-ID: 1351154929.88548.yahoomail...@web163403.mail.gq1.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 What kind of graphics card do you have? You may be better off installing the proprietary drivers if you havent already. Tim - Hi, since I downloaded the latest version I have a white rectangle over the left hand side of the screen.? I have tried everything I know such as the Display tool and changing resolution or auto-detect displays to no avail.. If I put the mouse over the white space where I know a menu or control is the software reacts appropriately but it is flying blind.? Any thoughts would be gratefully received. For a while it showed laptop as the system type and that took a bit of fiddling to get rid of too Bob Weis Generation Films 28 Mary St St Kilda West Australia, 3182 Tel +61395371195 Mob +61408373756 Fax +61399236388 my web site for opinionated chat *ourbookcircle.com* -- Message: 2 Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:14:03 +1000 From: Paul Gear p...@libertysys.com.au To: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Re: 12.04 problem Message-ID: 50891efb.7010...@libertysys.com.au Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1; Format=flowed On 10/25/2012 06:48 PM, Timothy Arceri wrote: What kind of graphics card do you have? You may be better off installing the proprietary drivers if you havent already. +1 - or turn them off if you've already installed them. This really smacks of a driver problem. Also looking at backports for updated xorg* or linux-image* packages might be worthwhile. -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: paul.vcf Type: text/x-vcard Size: 203 bytes Desc: not available URL: https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-au/attachments/20121025/fea3bc02/attachment-0001.vcf -- -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au End of ubuntu-au Digest, Vol 80, Issue 9 -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: ubuntu-au Digest, Vol 80, Issue 9
On 28 October 2012 15:24, Bob Weis b...@weisfilms.com wrote: actually for a pc that only runs Ubuntu which of the available 12.1 do I download? The one I got seems to be for a Windows machine and won't boot from the hard drive anyway b Bob Weis Generation Films 28 Mary St St Kilda West Australia, 3182 Tel +61395371195 Mob +61408373756 Fax +61399236388 my web site for opinionated chat ourbookcircle.com Personally I use the AARNet mirror [1] because as a Telstra home broadband user it's downloads are unmetered and as an added bonus it also has great download speeds. The list of different types of 12.10 releases are available in their own folder [2]. And to make life easier I've included direct links to the 32 bit version [3] as well as the 64 bit version [4] so just feel free to grab whichever you need. If you need help installing it from the downloaded ISO the official guide is quite useful so I've got a link to that as well just in case [5]. Let us know if you have any more problems, glad to help out. [1] http://mirror.aarnet.edu.au/ [2] http://mirror.aarnet.edu.au/pub/ubuntu/releases/12.10/ [3] http://mirror.aarnet.edu.au/pub/ubuntu/releases/12.10/ubuntu-12.10-server-i386.iso [4] http://mirror.aarnet.edu.au/pub/ubuntu/releases/12.10/ubuntu-12.10-desktop-amd64.iso [5] http://www.ubuntu.com/download/help/install-desktop-latest -- Regards, Jared Norris https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: ubuntu-au Digest, Vol 80, Issue 9
thanks all, I got rid of the Nvidia driver and the rest is done. I downloaded 12.1 but haven't installed it yet. More ... b Bob Weis Generation Films 28 Mary St St Kilda West Australia, 3182 Tel +61395371195 Mob +61408373756 Fax +61399236388 my web site for opinionated chat *ourbookcircle.com* On 25 October 2012 23:00, ubuntu-au-requ...@lists.ubuntu.com wrote: Send ubuntu-au mailing list submissions to ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to ubuntu-au-requ...@lists.ubuntu.com You can reach the person managing the list at ubuntu-au-ow...@lists.ubuntu.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of ubuntu-au digest... Today's Topics: 1. Re: 12.04 problem (Timothy Arceri) 2. Re: 12.04 problem (Paul Gear) -- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 01:48:49 -0700 (PDT) From: Timothy Arceri t_arc...@yahoo.com.au To: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Re: 12.04 problem Message-ID: 1351154929.88548.yahoomail...@web163403.mail.gq1.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 What kind of graphics card do you have? You may be better off installing the proprietary drivers if you havent already. Tim - Hi, since I downloaded the latest version I have a white rectangle over the left hand side of the screen.? I have tried everything I know such as the Display tool and changing resolution or auto-detect displays to no avail.. If I put the mouse over the white space where I know a menu or control is the software reacts appropriately but it is flying blind.? Any thoughts would be gratefully received. For a while it showed laptop as the system type and that took a bit of fiddling to get rid of too Bob Weis Generation Films 28 Mary St St Kilda West Australia, 3182 Tel +61395371195 Mob +61408373756 Fax +61399236388 my web site for opinionated chat *ourbookcircle.com* -- Message: 2 Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:14:03 +1000 From: Paul Gear p...@libertysys.com.au To: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Re: 12.04 problem Message-ID: 50891efb.7010...@libertysys.com.au Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1; Format=flowed On 10/25/2012 06:48 PM, Timothy Arceri wrote: What kind of graphics card do you have? You may be better off installing the proprietary drivers if you havent already. +1 - or turn them off if you've already installed them. This really smacks of a driver problem. Also looking at backports for updated xorg* or linux-image* packages might be worthwhile. -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: paul.vcf Type: text/x-vcard Size: 203 bytes Desc: not available URL: https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-au/attachments/20121025/fea3bc02/attachment-0001.vcf -- -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au End of ubuntu-au Digest, Vol 80, Issue 9 -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: ubuntu 12.10 now available via ubuntu.net.au
On 20 October 2012 14:58, peter baker jellyw...@gmail.com wrote: hey guys ubuntu 12.10 is now available via ubuntu.net.au the disc is still $3 posted anywhere in australia even though it now comes on a dvd I'm still offering 12.04.1 LTS as well, scroll down the page to see options for oredering 12.10 via paypal/credit card peter -- www.peter.id.au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au Awesome work Peter! I'm sure it's really handy for a lot of people on very limited internet connections. I should also mention I've applied for the usual loco pack of official, pressed discs from Canonical. Im not sure the number they'll send out this release but if anyone has any ideas how to effectively distribute them in ways that will benefit the community please let us know. We did well with the 12.04, nearly all the CDs were distributed, let's try to do as well with 12.10. -- Regards, Jared Norris https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
ubuntu 12.10 now available via ubuntu.net.au
hey guys ubuntu 12.10 is now available via ubuntu.net.au the disc is still $3 posted anywhere in australia even though it now comes on a dvd I'm still offering 12.04.1 LTS as well, scroll down the page to see options for oredering 12.10 via paypal/credit card peter -- www.peter.id.au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Fwd: Quantal- Ubuntu 12.10 Release party
Good evening all, It's that time in the cycle again, that's right, Release Time! As usual, if anyone is contemplating holding a release party now is the time to speak up so we can help you prepare for it if necessary. I've forwarded on the notice that was sent to the loco-contacts mailing list for your information. The basics are: * pick a time * pick a place * document it on the loco portal * email the list * attend and have fun with other local Ubuntu users It's that simple. I think we should aim to see if we can get one in all the major cities this release if we can, that would be awesome. As always, sing out if you have any questions. I will not be directly organising one myself this release to allow someone else to come along and have a turn up here in Brisbane while I am furiously studying. I'll do my best to come along as long as it's not on an assessment day. -- Forwarded message -- From: Laura Czajkowski la...@lczajkowski.com Date: 27 September 2012 19:23 Subject: Quantal- Ubuntu 12.10 Release party To: Ubuntu local community team (LoCo) contacts loco-conta...@lists.ubuntu.com The 12.10 release party event has been added to the loco team portal - If you'd like to add your team there that would be great! Many teams have some form of a party, pizza, talks, geeknics, if you have ideas why not share them here to give others some ideas on what you do! it's up to you! Just have fun and celebrate 12.10 and share Ubuntu with your friends. http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/global/1995/detail/ Laura -- Laura Czajkowski https://wiki.ubuntu.com/czajkowski LoCo Council Member Community Council Member -- loco-contacts mailing list loco-conta...@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/loco-contacts -- Regards, Jared Norris https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Ubuntu installer slideshow customization, with pictures!
hey guys just saw this the other day, instructions on how to create a Ubuntu installer slideshow customization, with pictures http://www.dylanmccall.com/blog/2012/09/05/installer-slideshow-customization/?utm_source=rssutm_medium=rssutm_campaign=installer-slideshow-customization I do the cd mailouts via ubuntu.net.au it would be nice to create an australian customized disc with slideshows promoting our team/maybe some lugs what do people think? peter -- www.peter.id.au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Ubuntu installer slideshow customization, with pictures!
Sound great, got any exact pictures in mind right now?-- Sent from my HP VeerOn 06/09/2012 3:18 p.m., peter baker jellyw...@gmail.com wrote: hey guysjust saw this the other day, instructions on how to create a Ubuntu installer slideshow customization, with pictureshttp://www.dylanmccall.com/blog/2012/09/05/installer-slideshow-customization/?utm_source=rssutm_medium=rssutm_campaign=installer-slideshow-customization I do the cd mailouts via ubuntu.net.au it would be nice to create an australian customized disc with slideshows promoting our team/maybe some lugs what do people think?peter-- www.peter.id.au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: GCC _ no command found - Ubuntu 7.10
Hi Juan, I would recommend trying an apt-get purge gcc. Best of luck, Josh. On Aug 27, 2012 8:24 AM, Juan Pablo Quiroga juaquir...@gmail.com wrote: Heya Guys, I hope your weekend would have been great, Guys, I'm having some issues with my gcc. I'm running a new backup solution for that server but it can't be updated to a new Ubuntu versions so having said that, when I run gcc -v -- No command found and I gave a try to install it again apt-get install gcc -- the package has already been installed, I'm not sure why I'm having this behaviour, please advise. Cheers, -- ~~!Juan Pablo!~~ -- 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
Re: GCC _ no command found - Ubuntu 7.10
On 27/08/12 21:07, Josh McFarlane wrote: Hi Juan, I would recommend trying an apt-get purge gcc. Given he is running 7.10 which was EOL in more than 3 years ago that will mean that he loses gcc - which I don't think is Juan's aim. I would recommend trying to upgrade to 8.04, 10.04 and 12.04 or reinstall using a newer supported version of ubuntu. Cheers Dave Best of luck, Josh. On Aug 27, 2012 8:24 AM, Juan Pablo Quiroga juaquir...@gmail.com mailto:juaquir...@gmail.com wrote: Heya Guys, I hope your weekend would have been great, Guys, I'm having some issues with my gcc. I'm running a new backup solution for that server but it can't be updated to a new Ubuntu versions so having said that, when I run gcc -v -- No command found and I gave a try to install it again apt-get install gcc -- the package has already been installed, I'm not sure why I'm having this behaviour, please advise. Cheers, -- ~~!Juan Pablo!~~ -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com mailto: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
1. GCC _ no command found - Ubuntu 7.10 (Juan Pablo Quiroga)
1. GCC _ no command found - Ubuntu 7.10 (Juan Pablo Quiroga) Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 08:23:31 +1000 From: Juan Pablo Quiroga juaquir...@gmail.com To: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: GCC _ no command found - Ubuntu 7.10 Message-ID: caahz4piwcpekxr04gkb31bobfhmjyerufz+bswuxppkf1z6...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Heya Guys, I hope your weekend would have been great, Guys, I'm having some issues with my gcc. I'm running a new backup solution for that server but it can't be updated to a new Ubuntu versions so having said that, when I run gcc -v -- No command found and I gave a try to install it again apt-get install gcc -- the package has already been installed, I'm not sure why I'm having this behaviour, please advise. Cheers, -- ~~!Juan Pablo!~~ Hi Juan The number 1 possibility is that your path does not reference the location of the gcc executable. So do an echo $PATH (as root, logged in as the root user or via su - (with dash -)).. The $PATH is a list of directories that will be searched for executable programs. ok do a which gcc? does anything get returned? If not (or gcc -v does not work as root). do a slocate -u and then locate gcc (or a cd / ; find ./ -name gcc). If gcc is on your system like in /usr/whatever/sbin/gcc you can add it to your path. PATH=$PATH:/usr/whatever/sbin Keep in mind any executable files in that directory will be executed. (this wont survive a reboot). If gcc is not on your system. Then you need to either install it or reinstall it. apt-file search filename apt-file search /path/to/file quote http://superuser.com/questions/10997/find-what-package-a-file-belongs-to-in-ubuntu-debian; once you know the package. apt-get install --reinstall packagename Good luck. Colin McDermott -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: GCC _ no command found - Ubuntu 7.10
On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 12:35 AM, Dave Hall dave.h...@skwashd.com wrote: On 27/08/12 21:07, Josh McFarlane wrote: Hi Juan, I would recommend trying an apt-get purge gcc. Given he is running 7.10 which was EOL in more than 3 years ago that will mean that he loses gcc - which I don't think is Juan's aim. I would recommend trying to upgrade to 8.04, 10.04 and 12.04 or reinstall using a newer supported version of ubuntu. Cheers Dave Best of luck, Josh. On Aug 27, 2012 8:24 AM, Juan Pablo Quiroga juaquir...@gmail.com wrote: Heya Guys, I hope your weekend would have been great, Guys, I'm having some issues with my gcc. I'm running a new backup solution for that server but it can't be updated to a new Ubuntu versions so having said that, when I run gcc -v -- No command found and I gave a try to install it again apt-get install gcc -- the package has already been installed, I'm not sure why I'm having this behaviour, please advise. Cheers, -- ~~!Juan Pablo!~~ -- 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 If bandwidth is a problem there's folks around to send a CD/USB with the latest 12.04.1 updates. Regards, Joel -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
GCC _ no command found - Ubuntu 7.10
Heya Guys, I hope your weekend would have been great, Guys, I'm having some issues with my gcc. I'm running a new backup solution for that server but it can't be updated to a new Ubuntu versions so having said that, when I run gcc -v -- No command found and I gave a try to install it again apt-get install gcc -- the package has already been installed, I'm not sure why I'm having this behaviour, please advise. Cheers, -- ~~!Juan Pablo!~~ -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Ubuntu-AU August 2012 Team Meeting
Hi everyone, This Sunday night (12 August) we have the August 2012 Team Meeting for Ubuntu-AU. As usual, the meeting will be held on FreeNode IRC #ubuntu-au, and will start at 8pm AEST. You can join in using your favourite IRC client, or using the web client in your browser - http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=ubuntu-au Currently we do not have any agenda items, but there will be a meeting regardless of what appears on the agenda. If you have something you would like discussed, please add it to the agenda before the meeting. The agenda can be found at http://loco.ubuntu.com/meetings/ubuntu-au/393/detail/ See you all there, Joel Addison-- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Ubuntu 12.04 CDs arrive
On 18 May 2012 23:04, Jared Norris jrnor...@gmail.com wrote: Good evening all, The good folk at Canonical have sent out the team's CDs for the 12.04 release. This means the team has 250 CDs to distribute and promote Ubuntu with. If anyone has any creative (or boring for that matter,) ways to use the CDs to actively promote Ubuntu in the community please email the list. The CDs are all the 32 bit version of Ubuntu and a small number of Ubuntu Server CDs as well. I'm quite happy to post out CDs for users to use at computer fairs, school expos, university open days, community gatherings, etc. All I ask to ensure that they don't end up sitting on someone's shelf gathering dust before they get too old to use (we're already looking forward to 12.10!). Feel free to post ideas on the list, if you already have an idea on your mind it might be worth fleshing it out into an event on the team's loco.ubuntu.com page. Lets get cracking! -- Regards, Jared Norris JP(Qual) BBehSc(Psych) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris Ok, everyone who has requested CDs should have them in a day or two, I finally made it to the post office today. Please let me know if there are any issues. There are plenty more up for grabs for those of you thinking about it. The only requirement for me sending them out is that you have to report back to the team on how you used them. A website article, some photos or even a loco.ubuntu.com event would be the suggested ways. Not too much to ask for free pressed CDs! Feel free to ping me off list if you're not sure and want to ask more questions. -- Regards, Jared Norris JP(Qual) BBehSc(Psych) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Ubuntu 12.04 CDs arrive
On 18 May 2012 23:04, Jared Norris jrnor...@gmail.com wrote: Good evening all, The good folk at Canonical have sent out the team's CDs for the 12.04 release. This means the team has 250 CDs to distribute and promote Ubuntu with. If anyone has any creative (or boring for that matter,) ways to use the CDs to actively promote Ubuntu in the community please email the list. The CDs are all the 32 bit version of Ubuntu and a small number of Ubuntu Server CDs as well. I'm quite happy to post out CDs for users to use at computer fairs, school expos, university open days, community gatherings, etc. All I ask to ensure that they don't end up sitting on someone's shelf gathering dust before they get too old to use (we're already looking forward to 12.10!). Feel free to post ideas on the list, if you already have an idea on your mind it might be worth fleshing it out into an event on the team's loco.ubuntu.com page. Lets get cracking! -- Regards, Jared Norris JP(Qual) BBehSc(Psych) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris I'd just like to add one little thing for those who've already contacted me. In return for sending the CDs out I ask a small favour in return. All I would like to see is that you provide some return to the community as to what you have done with the CDs. If it's just to hand out at work, school or uni take a photo of the poster you put up with them to take with a little story about any anecdotes you have from the interaction. I don't think this is too much to ask for the good will of Canonical shipping them to us. We can use these on the website to share the news with the world. If you're not comfortable writing the article, shoot an email to the mailing list and we can turn it into an article for you. If you're planning a public event (uni open day, community hall gathering, etc) and want more than a handful please make it into a loco.u.c event so we can all join in, and who knows you might find someone else in your area to help you out. If you want to contribute to the shipping please feel free to use paypal to send money to the email address that I've sent this from. -- Regards, Jared Norris JP(Qual) BBehSc(Psych) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Ubuntu 12.04 CDs arrive
Good evening all, The good folk at Canonical have sent out the team's CDs for the 12.04 release. This means the team has 250 CDs to distribute and promote Ubuntu with. If anyone has any creative (or boring for that matter,) ways to use the CDs to actively promote Ubuntu in the community please email the list. The CDs are all the 32 bit version of Ubuntu and a small number of Ubuntu Server CDs as well. I'm quite happy to post out CDs for users to use at computer fairs, school expos, university open days, community gatherings, etc. All I ask to ensure that they don't end up sitting on someone's shelf gathering dust before they get too old to use (we're already looking forward to 12.10!). Feel free to post ideas on the list, if you already have an idea on your mind it might be worth fleshing it out into an event on the team's loco.ubuntu.com page. Lets get cracking! -- Regards, Jared Norris JP(Qual) BBehSc(Psych) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Ubuntu 12.04 CDs arrive
Hi Jared, I'd like to take 10 please. I've managed to get people at work and a few others to take Ubuntu seriously. I'm quite happy to re-imburse the postage costs - I don't think you should be out of pocket for that. I think we should organise a workshop in Brisbane soon, if possible. We're already well into May, so maybe July or August is a possibility? Chris From: Jared Norris jrnor...@gmail.com To: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012 11:04 PM Subject: Ubuntu 12.04 CDs arrive Good evening all, The good folk at Canonical have sent out the team's CDs for the 12.04 release. This means the team has 250 CDs to distribute and promote Ubuntu with. If anyone has any creative (or boring for that matter,) ways to use the CDs to actively promote Ubuntu in the community please email the list. The CDs are all the 32 bit version of Ubuntu and a small number of Ubuntu Server CDs as well. I'm quite happy to post out CDs for users to use at computer fairs, school expos, university open days, community gatherings, etc. All I ask to ensure that they don't end up sitting on someone's shelf gathering dust before they get too old to use (we're already looking forward to 12.10!). Feel free to post ideas on the list, if you already have an idea on your mind it might be worth fleshing it out into an event on the team's loco.ubuntu.com page. Lets get cracking! -- Regards, Jared Norris JP(Qual) BBehSc(Psych) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris -- 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
Ubuntu Manual @ UDS
Hi all, I'm in a session at the Ubuntu Developer Summit about the Ubuntu Manual http://ubuntu-manual.org/ which you may remember was started some time ago with the goal of producing a high quality pdf (and printed) manual for Ubuntu desktop. They are looking for new blood to help author and edit the manual for 12.04 to be released around the time of 12.04.1 (July 19th). However we're trying to figure out why we don't have more contributors and what may be holding people back. So my question to you is:- If you have considered contributing to Ubuntu Manual, but haven't, what's stopped you? Some reasons might include:- * Lack of time * Lack of motivation * Lack of skill * Difficult to use tools Or something we're missing. We'd really like to know in case it's something we can fix. If you're interested in contributing, please do let us know, and we can help you get involved. Cheers, Joel Pickett (in the style of Alan Pope)! -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Ubuntu Manual - Joel version
Hi, I've just had a session at UDS and we really need to ramp up on the author/editor side of the Ubuntu Manual. I'd like to hold an online session @ 2pm NSW/QLD/VIC/TAS Saturday 19th May to target some of the areas that need work. A significant portion of the Manual can be left as-in and thus needs basic proof-reading to check if certain terms or screenshots need to be updated. The ubuntu manual is on launchpad at lp:ubuntu-manual, only a couple of megabytes to download. If you have an hour or so on that Saturday free, please come along to #ubuntu-au on irc.freenode.net Thanks, Joel Pickett -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Ubuntu Manual - Joel version
Hi Joel, I *should* be online if I have a early basketball match. Hope youre having fun On Thursday, May 10, 2012, Joel Pickett wrote: Hi, I've just had a session at UDS and we really need to ramp up on the author/editor side of the Ubuntu Manual. I'd like to hold an online session @ 2pm NSW/QLD/VIC/TAS Saturday 19th May to target some of the areas that need work. A significant portion of the Manual can be left as-in and thus needs basic proof-reading to check if certain terms or screenshots need to be updated. The ubuntu manual is on launchpad at lp:ubuntu-manual, only a couple of megabytes to download. If you have an hour or so on that Saturday free, please come along to #ubuntu-au on irc.freenode.net Thanks, Joel Pickett -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com javascript:; 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
Re: ubuntu 12.04 now available via ubuntu.net.au
On 27 April 2012 07:47, peter baker jellyw...@gmail.com wrote: hey guys ubuntu 12.04 is now available via ubuntu.net.au prices are still the same, $3 for a cd. $10 for a 4bg thumbdrive including postage anywere in australia read more about this milestone release here take a tour here peter -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au Thanks for continuing to provide this awesome service to the community! -- Regards, Jared Norris JP(Qual) BBehSc(Psych) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
ubuntu 12.04 now available via ubuntu.net.au
hey guys ubuntu 12.04 is now available via ubuntu.net.au prices are still the same, $3 for a cd. $10 for a 4bg thumbdrive including postage anywere in australia read more about this milestone release herehttp://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/04/ubuntu-12-04-released/?r44b=no take a tour here http://www.ubuntu.com/tour/en/ peter -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Fwd: Ubuntu code of conduct update
Good morning all, The Community Council is looking at drafting a new revision of the Ubuntu Code of Conduct. They have put out a draft for people to look at and comment on. Please see the email forwarded below for the details. If anyone has any questions please feel free to ask. -- Forwarded message -- From: Laura Czajkowski la...@lczajkowski.com Date: 16 April 2012 23:00 Subject: Ubuntu code of conduct update To: Ubuntu local community team (LoCo) contacts loco-conta...@lists.ubuntu.com Hi just to let people know and so they can share with their teams, the Ubuntu code of conduct has been updated. For more information please see - http://fridge.ubuntu.com/2012/04/16/code-of-conduct-update/ Thanks Laura -- loco-contacts mailing list loco-conta...@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/loco-contacts -- Regards, Jared Norris JP(Qual) BBehSc(Psych) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
April Ubuntu-AU IRC team meeting - this Sunday 8/4/12
Hi all, Just a quick reminder than the Ubuntu-AU monthly meeting will be held this Sunday at 8pm NSW/QLD/VIC/TAS time in the #ubuntu-au channel irc.freenode.net The agenda and meeting details - http://loco.ubuntu.com/meetings/ubuntu-au/374/detail/ Regards, Joel P -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
March team report - Ubuntu-AU
Hi all (I hope the formatting is OK), There were a few things that were happening in March for Ubuntu-AU: - The March IRC meeting was held on the 11th March and attended by 9 people. - JoelPickett https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JoelPickett and JoelAddisonhttps://wiki.ubuntu.com/JoelAddison held events on the weekend of the UbuntuGlobalJamhttps://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGlobalJam. The events included: translation, wiki clean-up, localisation and artwork jam - the translation jam aimed to fix up strings that had been mistranslated and to tackle some of the en_AU packages on Launchpad - the wiki jam had participants cleaning up and updating the subpages of the AustralianTeam https://wiki.ubuntu.com/AustralianTeam wiki - the localisation jam finalised the iso defaults for the en_AU Ubuntu CD - the artwork jam encouraged participants to create Ubuntu materials - including posters, flyers and other Ubuntu-related artwork - Two release parties have been set for the PrecisePangolinhttps://wiki.ubuntu.com/PrecisePangolin cycle. Sydney is hosting an event on the Saturday, 21st April and Brisbane on the 6th May. Details for these events can be found at: ubuntu-au loco eventshttp://loco.ubuntu.com/teams/ubuntu-au/events [1]. - gorilla on IRC shared a project he's working on, aptly named LazerCombat https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LazerCombat - Paintball, lazer-style http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNWNEiOcve8 [2]. [1] http://loco.ubuntu.com/teams/ubuntu-au/events [2] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNWNEiOcve8 Regards, Joel Pickett -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Ubuntu-AU March 2012 Meeting Minutes
Hi Ubuntu-AU members, Thanks to everyone who attended tonight's meeting. If you missed it, the agenda can be found at http://loco.ubuntu.com/meetings/ubuntu-au/347/detail/. Minutes can be found at http://ubottu.com/meetingology/logs/ubuntu-au/2012/ubuntu-au.2012-03-11-10.00.html The next meeting will be on April 8, starting at 8pm AEST (UTC+10). The agenda for this meeting can be found at http://loco.ubuntu.com/meetings/ubuntu-au/374/detail/. Please add any items you would like to discuss to the list on that page. Thanks, Joel Addison -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Ubuntu-AU March 2012 IRC Team Meeting
Hi everyone, Just a reminder that the next team meeting for Ubuntu-AU is on this Sunday 11 March, starting at 8pm AEST. As usual, the meeting will be held in #ubuntu-au on FreeNode IRC. The agenda for the meeting can be found at http://loco.ubuntu.com/meetings/ubuntu-au/347/detail/. Please feel free to add further agenda items that you may have to that page. See you then, Joel Addison -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Global Jam for Ubuntu-AU
Hi all, Just a quick reminder that there's a few sessions happening on this weekend in light of the Ubuntu Global Jam. Full details for these events can be found at - http://loco.ubuntu.com/teams/ubuntu-au/events All the events being held in this cycle are being held in the #ubuntu-au channel on irc.freenode.net Joel Pickett -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Videos appear a black box and won't play in ubuntu 11.10
Is this with Firefox? It sounds like a flash problem. I can highly recommend installing the flash-aid add-on in Firefox and letting it do its thing. It will install the correct version of flash for the version of Firefox and the OS, removing any conflicting versions in the process. After it has run a restart of Firefox will be required. There have been a lot of Firefox updates recently. Most likely something got broken along the way. Chris From: Jared Norris jrnor...@gmail.com To: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Cc: bob matheson unclebo...@hotmail.com Sent: Wednesday, 22 February 2012 7:59 PM Subject: Re: Videos appear a black box and won't play in ubuntu 11.10 On 21 February 2012 13:41, bob matheson unclebo...@hotmail.com wrote: I am running Ubuntu 11.10 on a Samsung laptop with intel i5 second generation processor. I update regularly when update message appears. For about a week I have had this problem where a video appears as a black box and will not play. This is a new problem, as previously everything was OK. I first noticed it on Ninemsn site which I refer to daily for news. I have searched the web to try and find a solution, but being relatively new to Ubuntu can't quite work out what to do. Any advice your could offer would be very much appreciated. There is not a great rush as you are probably very busy. Thanks in advance, Bob Matheson - Cairns. Good evening all, Bob has sent me an email with some problems that I've not encountered before. With his permission I've forwarded this to the mailing list to see if anyone else has experienced this issue and has some suggestions on how to fix it. So does anyone have any ideas about how to troubleshoot or fix the issue above? -- Regards, Jared Norris JP(Qual) BBehSc(Psych) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JaredNorris -- 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
