Re: [ubuntu-uk] Windows Vista Ultimate Edition
You could sell it on ebay, then donate some or all of the money to your favourite FOSS project. It is the easiest way to use it for some good in the FOSS world as far as I can see. On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 3:30 PM, Jai Harrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey guys, So I just won a copy of Windows Vista Ultimate Edition in a prize draw and figured that it's no use to me as an Ubuntu user. I'm pretty sure that it's the retail version (not OEM) and was just wondering if anyone had any tips on how a FOSS user could get some value from it (e.g. sell it on and how I'd go about doing that or other ways of getting something from it). Jai Venko Harrison -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Hardware failure?
On the subject of hard drives - it could well be a dodgy hard drive, particularly if it's a cheap one, try using a live CD for a while - it'd be the easiest way to test without fiddling with hardware, if that works fine, It'll very probably be the hard drive, and it'll need replacing. Do you know if the HD is SATA or IDE? I had a similar problem, random lockups, system totally non-responsive, reset the only way to get the system back up. I tried swapping out all my hardware with no solution until I install the system onto an old IDE drive I had, the SATA drive was fine, in fact my system runs on it now so I figured it might have been a chipset driver issue (or not?) Either way changing from a SATA drive to an IDE drive solved it for me. Hope this helps, Brian. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] ISPs
I'm sure you've all seen the news concerning ISPs. Now I for one AM NOT paying someone to invade my privacy be logging what IPs I visit, so TalkTalk are getting the boot. Which means I'm a bit stuck; AOL, Virgin, Sky, Tiscali and Orange/Wanadoo are all out. I'm thinking Pipex business - static IP, unlimited downloads but it's £20 a month + VAT. What do others use/recommend? Unlimited Downloads is a must. Static IP would be a plus Thanks James -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] ISPs
Eeep... so is it Zen or nothing, because I can't afford Zen. On Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 8:27 PM, Jake Bunce [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Pipex were bought out by Tiscali last year... 2008/7/28 James Grabham [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm sure you've all seen the news concerning ISPs. Now I for one AM NOT paying someone to invade my privacy be logging what IPs I visit, so TalkTalk are getting the boot. Which means I'm a bit stuck; AOL, Virgin, Sky, Tiscali and Orange/Wanadoo are all out. I'm thinking Pipex business - static IP, unlimited downloads but it's £20 a month + VAT. What do others use/recommend? Unlimited Downloads is a must. Static IP would be a plus Thanks James -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] ISPs
looks good, but o2 themselves say £7.50 + £5 for a static IP, so I may well go with o2. On Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 8:48 PM, David Futcher [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: I've heard good things about Be broadband (https://www.bethere.co.uk/), who do 24meg/1.3meg unlimited broadband for ~£15 per month (provided you have a BT line), which is pretty reasonable. They are also owned by O2, who dont seem to have been involved with the latest privacy invasion measures. If they are in your local exchange it would be worth checking them out. -- David Futcher (bobbo) http://www.bobbo.me.uk http://www.launchpad.net/~bobbo http://www.launchpad.net/%7Ebobbo -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu'ers meeting suggestion
http://www.oxford.lug.org.uk/ Try that lot On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 5:15 PM, philip taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, This sunday,the 27th july, its my birthday, now i would like to suggest we all meet up in banbury, north oxfordshire where i live, this may be short notice, but an idea anyway. If any body would like to suggest a venue here in banbury, my suggestion would be the bell . and we can all have a drink and discuss ubuntu/linux generally, any ideas greatly apreciated. Philip aka brobostigon -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu'ers meeting suggestion
No probs - check here to see if there are any closer to you, I dont really know the geography of the South East very well - http://lug.org.uk/lugs/south-east On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 5:42 PM, philip taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi james, thanks, i have just done that. brobostigon On 23/07/2008, James Grabham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.oxford.lug.org.uk/ Try that lot On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 5:15 PM, philip taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, This sunday,the 27th july, its my birthday, now i would like to suggest we all meet up in banbury, north oxfordshire where i live, this may be short notice, but an idea anyway. If any body would like to suggest a venue here in banbury, my suggestion would be the bell . and we can all have a drink and discuss ubuntu/linux generally, any ideas greatly apreciated. Philip aka brobostigon -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu compatible laptops for under £400
I still love my Dell Vostro - Wireless needs NDISWRAPPER, but everything else works fine :) (1.8 C2D 2GB 160GB 15.4 cost me £350) On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 8:01 PM, Rob Beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi folks, I'm on the lookout for a laptop for work which I can dual boot with Vista Ubuntu. I'm not fussed if it's an AMD or Intel based laptop but I would like something with at least 1GB memory, an 80GB or higher hard drive and a dual core CPU. I just wondered if anyone could suggest such a laptop? I was looking at the eSystem notebook at £279 from PC World with the 13 screen but unfortunately it's not very well supported on Ubuntu. Other options I was thinking of was the Acer Aspire 2920 with a 12.1 screen or some of the HP Turion based notebooks at around £350. The most I can really afford is about £375 although I could stretch to £400 if it's got a smaller screen (I'd really like something with a 12 to 14 screen so it's easier to lug around) or a quicker CPU etc. Just wondered if anyone knew of anything around at the moment that would come close? I did have a look at Novatech's site, they seem pretty good at £300 without an OS but I wasn't sure about the on board SIS video card and if it is well supported or not on Linux? (in a case of a notebook without OS, I could get an OEM copy of Vista separately). Unfortunately Vista is going to be a requirement as I have to support it at the sites I'm covering. Rob -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu compatible laptops for under £400
Broadcom BCM4310 USB Controller On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 8:47 PM, Rob Beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: James Grabham wrote: I still love my Dell Vostro - Wireless needs NDISWRAPPER, but everything else works fine :) (1.8 C2D 2GB 160GB 15.4 cost me £350) What wireless card do you have in there? They're MiniPCI cards aren't they? Rob -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] [IMPORTANT] Ubuntu UK Bug Jam?
Just found a problem - apparently Im gong to Scotland on the 9th (oh Joy). I am available on the 8th though. BTW s there a LUG around York, I may make my way down at some point. On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 9:34 PM, Dark Otter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Same here, I'm one year older :P. I've done a little programming in python but that's it (on linux, I did Vbasic, Java, C# etc. on windows before I moved). I'm very much near york myself, but also have the inability to travel large distances. Anyone know of anything going on near York? -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu for $20
Great would be the best word - a tenner for a boxd version with a manual and corporate support - bargain!! On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 9:16 PM, Michael Rimicans [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just been reading this on that fine source of information, The Register: http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2008/07/10/ubuntu_best_buy_amazon Apparently, Canonical have started selling Ubuntu for $20 in America via Amazon and Bestbuy. It comes in a box, complete with documentation and 60 days of support. Comments? -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham jgrabham.co.nr -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Lug Radio RIP
Aww, Ill never get to go to one now :( http://www.jonobacon.org/?p=1208 Presumably, this means Lug Radio Live 2008 will be the last of the best free software events in the UK. Sob. Still, at least there's the Ubuntu-UK podcast. But we need a new community event! John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Post install additions
Flash, video + audio codecs, etc VLC (A must have on ANY system) acidrip devilspie (To put a terminal on my desktop) Exaile media player K3b BOINC manager + server On Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 1:24 PM, Alan Pope [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Here's a question for the group. If you install a clean Ubuntu system for yourself (or perhaps someone else), what are the key things you add to the system after, to get a works for me desktop? -- Mr JE Grabham jgrabham.co.nr -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] please, help me buy a laptop.
It is. It's the £299 one on the 1510 page; I didn't adjust it at all. Thanks to everyone for their help - much appreciated. And gift wrapped too :-) From my experience too, Dell are pretty quick, sometimes they've really surprised me on how quick they have delivered desktops and laptops. If it's a standard build chances are they'd have stock ready to be sent out. Rob -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] please, help me buy a laptop.
Well of course, especially considering the lack of reviews on the web. On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 11:40 AM, Kris Douglas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is. It's the £299 one on the 1510 page; I didn't adjust it at all. Thanks to everyone for their help - much appreciated. Of course, you have to submit us a full review :) -- Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Company No. 6135915 Registered in England -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] please, help me buy a laptop.
Yes, I found that, I think there was about one paragraph on it. On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 12:07 PM, Kris Douglas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 12:00 PM, James Grabham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well of course, especially considering the lack of reviews on the web. On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 11:40 AM, Kris Douglas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is. It's the £299 one on the 1510 page; I didn't adjust it at all. Thanks to everyone for their help - much appreciated. Of course, you have to submit us a full review :) -- Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Company No. 6135915 Registered in England http://www.notebookreview.com/ :) Good website, It's how I got round to ordering an XPS. -- Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Company No. 6135915 Registered in England -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] please, help me buy a laptop.
Great, do the multimedia buttons work? On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 2:34 PM, LeeGroups [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is. It's the £299 one on the 1510 page; I didn't adjust it at all. Thanks to everyone for their help - much appreciated. Of course, you have to submit us a full review :) LoL... I can do that now if you want... I got one last week... Everything just works* desktop special effects too, even the optional extras of the webcam and the bluetooth module work... Lee *OK, I have two slight niggles... 1) The blue led that says the wireless lan is on doesn't light up wireless networking works just fine, but no light... 2) The refresh on the optional built in webcam is a bit slow, but I can't find a way to lower the resolution, but I guess that's a software application issue, rather than hardware or drivers. But apart from those, IT ROCKS :) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham jgrabham.co.nr -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] please, help me buy a laptop.
Jut ordered £351.33 - Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery Flying out to Austria on the 30th - could be interesting. On Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 12:14 AM, James Grabham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yup, and I think it's upgradeable to 4GB. Its £299 ex VAT or £351 inc VAT to get free delivery. Sounds fairly reasonable. At least with 2GB ram, 160GB hard drive and a Core 2 Duo you've got a bit of future proofing (or well, maybe a load if you're going to run Ubuntu on it). Does that include delivery? Rob -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] please, help me buy a laptop.
Ok, I'm not allowed to use it till the 29th (My birthday) anyway. The status on Dells website says it'll come by the 2nd. On Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 9:47 PM, Neil Greenwood [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 2008/6/22 Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED]: James Grabham wrote: Jut ordered £351.33 - Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery Flying out to Austria on the 30th - could be interesting. Could be OK: Dell tend to estimate later and deliver earlier. I've had them arrive up to five days before the estimated date. Mac Me too. My Inspiron turned up a few days before they initially said it would. Hwyl, Neil. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] please, help me buy a laptop.
Sooo, 16th birthday a week on Sunday, college starts in Sepember, so I want a laptop. Looking at £300 or less. I want to get spomething with a 14inch; 15.4 inch seems the norm, but it's a bit big to lug around every day. I wish I could get dual core, but I think bcause of the budget I'll be looking at 1.8Ghz+ Semprons or Celerons. 1 year warranty is the minimum. 1GB RAM. Plus the normal stuff - DVD writer, Ubuntu compatible graphics and wireless, Vista (I know, but it may be usefull one day, and I will dual boot). The graphics don't have to be amazing, just DVD watchable. Any Ideas? I've already spent a few hours seaching, and I'm still none the wiser. Thanks James. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] please, help me buy a laptop.
You guys are fast Dell Vostro 1310?- business grade, should have decent compatibility- except dell wireless which is most likely Broadcom. Remember you need to add VAT onto the price Dell state on their website, the exvat price should wind up about £250 They start at £250, plus VAT, plus £60 delivery! Far too expensive, shame, I'd love one. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] please, help me buy a laptop.
I'm quite interested in an acer Extensa 4220-101G08Mi (Catchy name) http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/5112498/Acer-Extensa-4220-101G08Mi-Celeron-M-540-1-83GHz-1GB-80GB-14-1-DVD-SM-Vista-Home-Basic-Laptop-Notebook/Product.html - *Product Specifications* - Processor: Intel Celeron M 540 / 1.83 GHz - RAM: 1 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM - 533 MHz ( 1 x 1 GB ) - Hard Drive: 80 GB - Serial ATA-150 - Display: 14.1 TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) - 24-bit (16.7 million colours) - CrystalBrite - Graphics Controller: Intel GMA X3100 - Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic - Dimensions (WxDxH): 33.1 cm x 24.8 cm x 4.1 cm - Weight: 2.4 kg - Localisation: United Kingdom - System Type: Notebook - Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial - Cache Memory: 1 MB - L2 Cache - Card Reader: 5 in 1 - Optical Storage: DVD±RW (+R double layer) / DVD-RAM - integrated - Display: 14.1 TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) - 24-bit (16.7 million colours) - CrystalBrite - Audio Output: Sound card - Telecom: Fax / modem - 56 Kbps - Networking: Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g - Wireless: NIC Acer InviLink 802.11b/g - Input Device: Keyboard, touchpad, 4-way scroll button - Power: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz ) - Battery: Lithium Ion - Run Time: (Up To) 2.7 hour(s) - Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year warranty Looks good. - £315 with free delivery. James -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] please, help me buy a laptop.
So, is the general consensus, get a Vostro 1000, and live with having to lug a 15.4 inch thing around every day, granted, if the battery on the acers is terrible, it would be pointles lugging anything around. It's getting more and more complicated :) On Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 10:07 PM, Kris Douglas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 10:04 PM, Colin McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 9:57 PM, James Grabham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm quite interested in an acer Extensa 4220-101G08Mi (Catchy name) We have a lot of Acer laptops at work and they are terrible. Also Acer customer service is the worst on earth. I would not wish an Acer product on my worst enemy. Just my opinion. If you are on a budget, I would go with Dell. Indeed, Acer are some nasty machines, the batteries are _horrific_... They are uncomparable to Dell. -- Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Company No. 6135915 Registered in England -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] please, help me buy a laptop.
Talked to my Dad, and I think Ill get a vostro 1510, C2D 2GB 15.4 160GB for about £350 inc VAT. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] please, help me buy a laptop.
Yup, and I think it's upgradeable to 4GB. Its £299 ex VAT or £351 inc VAT to get free delivery. Sounds fairly reasonable. At least with 2GB ram, 160GB hard drive and a Core 2 Duo you've got a bit of future proofing (or well, maybe a load if you're going to run Ubuntu on it). Does that include delivery? Rob -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Running Cutting Edge Windows PC Games on Linux Machines
Gigabit Ethernet probabally would be. On Tue, Jun 17, 2008 at 5:13 PM, Kris Douglas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, Jun 17, 2008 at 5:10 PM, Chris Rowson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interesting in the newest computer games but can't run them because you're on Linux? Stream My Game now allows for a Windows gaming PC to stream it's output and accept input from a Linux based PC. Basically, this means you can set up a headless Windows box on your home network, put your cutting edge games like Crysis / Quake 4 etc onto this 'server' PC, and access them from your Linux based PC. The video I link to shows a guy running cutting edge games in this manner on an Asus Eee PC. Demonstration video here - http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/06/17/crysis_on_eee_pc/ Product website here - http://www.streammygame.com/smg/index.php Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ Hmm, I wonder if a network would be capable of handling very high refresh rates of modern gaming systems... Sounds like an interesting idea. -- Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Company No. 6135915 Registered in England -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Comiing to a PC near you - With God On Their Side
I read about that a couple of weeks ago, ut the American Goernment wanting to know what youre doing isnt really news. I'd be more concerned about virgin having the audacity to think they have the right to police the internet, and dolling out punishments, cutting you off etc - who need courts when we have virgin . And there was me naively thinking that people were entitled to fair trials. On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 10:46 AM, Eddie Armstrong [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Will US$30 billion be enough to hack your PC? :-) See Air Force Aims for 'Full Control' of 'Any and All' Computers http://blog.wired.com/defense/2008/05/air-force-mater.html Time I started using iptables :-) Seriously , this is a scary thought I shouldn't imagine there is much defence against this kind of effort (I already suspect MS has back-doors for US ''security' - only makes sense for people of a certain mind-set ) Now where's that link to ClamAv? Eddie -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Novatech ubuntu laptop
I am looking for a cheap laptop, while I'd like to avoid a celeron, this is tempting. On Fri, May 23, 2008 at 10:38 AM, gizbun [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 2008-05-23 at 09:14 +0100, Colin McCarthy wrote: On 5/23/08, LeeGroups [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Novatech are advertising a laptop as Works with ubuntu on this week's newsletter: http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/e-weekly.html Tom Whoa! £50 extra for Windows... That's what we need to see more of! :) That'd really start the general public thinking about whether Windows is worth the money Lee £249 is a great price for a laptop. Perfect for students Colin I Just knocked up a quick article for Newsvine on the subject: http://djd.newsvine.com/_news/2008/05/23/1507430-works-with-ubuntu-laptop-cheaper-than-the-windows-version David -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Any Xubuntu users?
Its great, but its not what Id call lightweight, still good when you want something a bit nippier than Ubuntu or Kubuntu, but If I'm using an old box, I'd prefer Arch with Fluxbox or XFCE (or maybe even KDEmod) On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 2:36 AM, Russell Green [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Craig wrote: On Wed, 2008-05-21 at 11:21 +0100, John Levin wrote: Hi, Just out of curiosity (and because I'm very impressed with it), are any of the British Ubuntu community running the XFCE variant Xubuntu? John I have it on my laptop on which I use for web design. I was very impressed with it too, although I think it is a bit odd that they use firefox as the default web browser as I found it very slow and memory intensive. It is pretty amazing how fast it runs (loads up in about 1 minute) on my Pentium II which struggles to run Windows NT. This is the kind of thing we should be trying to tell people about - who knows what people have in their attic dismissed as unusable. Even if you do have to have a book with you when using it for when it's sorting itself out (and at least it does sort itself out) it saved at least two of my laptops from the skip. Craig I used it on an old pc I had before installing puppy.Its ok, but wasnt really light enough for the pc specs. Russell -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] {Spam?} Re: transferring files between Ubuntu and XP slow!!!!
It's not simply eight bits per byte for ethernet packets, it's more complicated than that and you're not taking into account collisions. Im a bit confused now... so how... I mean a Byte is 8 bits, a bit being either 1 or 0... I thought that was a fundemental of computer science. Am I wrong? -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Small low powered Linux box running Xu buntu for £99
And upgrade from 40GB to 80GB for £0.00 still comes to over £99 though On 5/8/08, Gavin Ford [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, May 08, 2008 at 08:27:35PM +0100, Adam Bagnall wrote: Just poking about on their site you can order one here. http://www.viglen.co.uk/devportal/std/storefront/qna.asp?part_no=MPCWEBecode=XUBUMPCLsector=firstpass=1guid=22084573063 Click the information link and it says 256mb RAM but the order links says it comes with XP? A Mandrake Linux CD is priced at -£45, so you can save by upgrading away from Windows. -- Gav Ford [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk I think we need to: Bounce the flux breaker -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] was idea-Torrents- Now- Suggest low power consumption silent PC
Linutop? On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 5:26 PM, Alan Pope [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, 2008-04-30 at 17:19 +0100, Seif Attar wrote: Yeah, i saw that, I was wondering what is wrong with the guy and why he keeps dropping it, then i noticed he does it on purpose! so i imagined it is some kind of ubuntu release party tradition where you throw hardware instead of plates OPAH! :) Haha. At one point I was standing between him and Gerry Carr from Canonical. Gerry didn't want to drop it, so in a rather drunken stupor I grabbed it from him and went look! and slammed the pc on the floor, then spilled beer on it.. .. I don't think beer was supposed to be part of the test! :) Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Convert to MP4/AAC
Is it just a symbian based phone? If so just shove Ogg play on there - it plays ogg wma mp3 - you name it =D On 4/29/08, Javad Ayaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the music is in high quality mp3 format! yes yu hit the nail on the head..i want to put my music on my phone..and it doesnt take ogg files which is a shame!!! On 29/04/2008, Ciaran Mooney [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You have to consider the source of your music too. Converting from a low-quality 35k MP3 to a high-quality AAC file will not increase the quality of the music. The converter cannot create the missing 1s and 0s that have been removed when the MP3 was created. If your using a linux based system, and your converting your music from CD. The best format to use would be OGG, as its supported by all linux audio applications natively. Although I can understand if you own a portable audio player that doesn't handle OGG and your restricted to AAC. Ciarán -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] What to do with a spare laptop hard drive
Give it to me? XD On 4/21/08, Thomas Ibbotson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I guess this is a little off topic, but a bit of random googling didn't really inspire me. I have a spare laptop hard drive and I want to do something with it. I could of course buy a USB casing for it and have yet another external hard drive, but I don't really need it. Some sort of custom made media device might be cool, but it would probably end up being pretty hefty. Any ideas welcome. Tom -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Motherboards dying ( was:Re: possible to install ubuntu like gentoo?)
Is it not just that its stealing a bit for the Graphics? I have had a mobo die on me, but it was my fault, I'd been using a 300W PSU on a dual-core system (too lazy to go buy a new one)... didnt stop me claiming a new one off the warrenty though ;]... though I did get round to getting a 600w PSU =D Oh, and theres something up with a board I happen to have by me, somethings overheating, (checked out RAM, PSU and CPU, and its not them) but since its a 800mhz system, I couldnt care less lol On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 9:29 PM, Farran Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, 2008-04-17 at 18:43 +0100, Chris Smith wrote: andylockran wrote: Andrew Oakley wrote that he'd only had two motherboards die in the last 20 years. I've not been so lucky, putting down around 5 of my PCs failings to the motherboard dying (albeit through some kind of PSU surge in a couple of cases). So how common is it? Have you had a motherboard die on you? I've had 4 in the space of a 2 weeks :) Turns out the PSU was toastedand was blowing each of the newly RMA'd boards up. Lesson learnt paysome money for a decent PSU because I've never lost a board afterinvesting in a decent one. Chris slightly off the motherboard branch: just checked my system info, and it now says I have 1.9GB memory instead of 2! Definitely sending it back now... === Farran Lee I'm only 15 :P -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Anyone here into low-level stuff?
OK, so a couple of nights ago, someone from my LUG gave me a few old-ish
books ('90s), anyway, theres a beginers guide to Assembly Language there. I
started reading, and the first 3 chapters are just about Computer Science,
and It's really interesting, Im learning about octal and hex, and other
maths stuff as well. Id always though low-level stuff would be really
boring... guess I was wrong.
=]
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Anyone here into low-level stuff?
gdgd, - I finally feel like a reel geek now XD
On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 10:51 PM, Matthew Wild [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 10:37 PM, Andrew Oakley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
James Grabham wrote:
OK, so a couple of nights ago, someone from my LUG gave me a few
old-ish
books ('90s), anyway, theres a beginers guide to Assembly Language
there. I started reading, and the first 3 chapters are just about
Computer Science, and It's really interesting, Im learning about
octal
and hex, and other maths stuff as well. Id always though low-level
stuff would be really boring... guess I was wrong.
Very wrong :)
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] The BBC Launches Wiiplayer??? WHAT!?
No linux users wont be catered for, but youre not paying c4/sky for something you cant use, you are with the beeb On 11/04/2008, Andy Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi James, On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 03:46:39PM +0100, Jmaes Edward Grabham wrote: Andy Smith wrote: On Wed, Apr 09, 2008 at 06:52:55PM +0100, Jmaes Edward Grabham wrote: The BBC is a socialist corporation - you HAVE to pay them BY LAW. [...] With no financial incentives, they won't do anything. So by this logic, Channel 4's and Sky's video on demand should better cater to Linux users since these profit-driven entities will be required to chase the penguin pound, right? ..right? Not really, as the cost of porting all the DRM stuff (which at present needs windows media player) to linux would be far to high, they wont bother as the cost of making it available will be several times the capital they will recieve back from us lot using it. ..which sounds like exactly the sort of situation that one would want a socialist institution then. You were complaining that the BBC would never cater to Linux people because they were socialist and lacked the capitalist incentives. Now you are saying that commercial entities also lack the incentives. Can you really have it both ways? Or is it your argument that Linux users can expect to never be catered for by either type of organisation? Cheers, Andy -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Application responsiveness, Windows and Ubuntu
Oh yeah, found this on ubuntuforums I fixed this problem by removing ia32-libs, flashplugin-nonfree and nspluginwrapper, then installing ia32-libs_2.1ubuntu3_amd64.deb from http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/...e/i/ia32-libs/ (It is an older version than what installs in apt-get), then installing flashplugin-nonfree. Thanks. I followed it, and now it works =D On Sun, Apr 6, 2008 at 6:38 PM, Dave Morley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 2008-04-06 at 17:21 +0100, Jmaes Edward Grabham wrote: Matthew Wild wrote: On Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 9:56 PM, Chris Rowson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi there, My little boy likes playing various flash based games from children's websites. I find that in Ubuntu, many of these run pretty badly and as this is all he uses my old laptop for, I decided to put Windows XP back onto it to see the if it would make any difference for him. I've just installed Firefox 3 Beta 5, Flash and a Java runtime environment and seen how it runs. Strangely Firefox runs about twice as fast under Win XP than on Hardy (although Hardy is on a laptop which is twice as powerful). Rendering and application response are greatly improved under Windows and Flash content flys. I'm bamboozled to say the least! Are these particular applications created specifically for Windows then ported to Linux? It's wierd, I've tried this on different hardware and find it to be the case on the machines I've tested. I wondered if anyone else has tried this out or have any reasons why it would be so? If you are only talking about when flash pages are open, then yes, I notice it too. My CPU is constantly at about 10%. This is to be expected, Flash is closed-source after all, and you are trusting a company that probably doesn't see its Linux user-base as significant as the Windows one. Can't wait for Gnash to become a real alternative, until then I use Flash as little as possible :) Matthew. Yeah, I cant wait for gnash to gather speed... Im sick of having to force 32bit firefox, just so I can go on youtube! You don't need to with hardy it installs npwrapper which allows 32bit apps to run inside 64bit so flash and wine both work. -- Seek That Thy Might Know -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] ODF Petition
Doneroony On Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 10:20 PM, Jason Liquorish [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Also signed here, lets hope it makes a difference. Signed Jai Harrison wrote: Signed :) On Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 5:07 PM, Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry - left out the URL! http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/ODFinNA/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Jason Liquorish -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] special characters for french in ubuntu and open-office
OK, I'm writing a piece of coursework for french, and I can insert â, é etc by going in open-office insert special character, but this is a bit irritating when you need to keep doing it. Is there a way to make a keyboard shorcut for special characters? Thanks James -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Persuading a school to switch
Textease is stall around!? I havent heard it mentioned in YEARS!!! On Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 9:31 PM, Mark Fraser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Saturday 29 March 2008 18:23:32 Gavin Ford wrote: On Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 06:12:51PM +, Tony Arnold wrote: If you do, you might want to consider using a VM technology such as VirtualBox or VMware to get an instance of Windows rather than dual boot. Another alternative is WINE, that way you may not need a copy of Windows at all. My biggest concern at the moment from looking at http://www.huish.somerset.sch.uk/help.htm is their reliance on Textease Documents. I've tried running TeView under wine, but it doesn't work. -- Registered Linux User #466407 http://counter.li.org -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Persuading a school to switch
Skegness. Grammar School... eh... XD On Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 9:30 PM, Dianne Reuby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Skegness Grammar use Linux - you can find their IT department case study of the advantages here: http://www.schoolforge.org.uk/index.php/Skegness_Grammar Dianne On Tue, 2008-03-25 at 17:04 +, Craig wrote: Hello everyone, I have been an Ubuntu user for not very long (since around October) and have been amazed at the stability, compatibility and usability amongst many other things. I think it really shows what a community can do if they pull together - they can develop an operating system that (in my biased opinion) is better than that of a multi-billion pound company. I am 13 and go to Court Moor School in Hampshire. The school is very keen on getting the latest technology - virtual learning environments, computerised registration etc. Currently I am persuading various people around the school to switch to ubuntu. I have found quite a few people who would be interested in having someone who really knows what they're talking about to show them some of the features and the security they could use and some of the things included in edubuntu. Obviously this is still in early stages, I was just wondering if this is something that anyone would possibly be interested in doing so I could negotiate further. Otherwise, any ideas on ways to persuade a school to switch to ubuntu? Craig. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu spotting
Haha, I generally do cracking on my lappy which runs Arch... (But I dont generally crack banks... a bit out of my league... Im justa little script kiddie... Ill still pwn noobs cos Im 1337 tho) On Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 3:13 PM, Andrew Barber [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 27 Feb 2008, at 12:08, Kris Marsh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 6:53 PM, Alan Pope [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm thinking about starting a new sport called Ubuntu Spotting. Using your keen eye, look out for indications of Ubuntu use in every day life. Points are awarded for spotting:- * Machines running Ubuntu * Articles about Ubuntu in mainstream press * Official Ubuntu shipit CDs * Overhearing people talking about Ubuntu * Spotting references to Ubuntu on other peoples computers * (suggestions?) Of course points can only be awarded if you happened upon these things, and not if you personally influenced their use or placement. I guess many of us play this game subconciously really, but I think we should be more active in this sport, and promote its play. I had one of these today.. I got called into a workshop style meeting at $work where a representative from $large_software_vendor came in to talk about their $fantastic_product. He put up his laptop PC on the projector and in amongst the mess of icons on his Windows XP desktop I spotted an Ubuntu ISO image. Probably not worth many points in this game, but still, a spot is a spot! Have you spotted today? Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ Around a year ago I was having my hair cut, the barber and another guy were talking about this thing called Ubuntu - apparently it's like Windows but better. Made my day to hear it :-) How about putting your old/used/spare ShipIt CDs in interestingly amusing places? Kris I was once sat in the solid rock cafe while skiving off university when I overheard two lads talking about ubuntu. its pure good, its what all the hackers use to break into banks and stuff. I promptly looked over and he had his laptop out with a terminal open. We ended up talking and sorting out his definition of hackers. Hehe I have also seen it being used on the computers in lynx computing, a small pc shop in Glasgow. Many people in uni have also tried ubuntu out along with a few members at my workplace (apple). Its definetly spreading! -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Half decent Motherboard (With on-board graphics, if not Id need a card included in this), RAM and CPU for 50 quidish?
Aria.co.uk (My fave website ever XD) On 2/25/08, Kris Douglas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 11:54 PM, James Grabham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: WOW Small desktop case (inc PSU) AM2 motherboard (Nforce, with geforce 6100 (Which I know is a great setup) Sempron - 2Ghz 512MB RAM inc del and vat 85 quidish I maight wait a few weeks and do this, esspecially since then when I upgrade my main pc, I can shove my Athlon X2 in this Thanks!!! On 2/25/08, Kris Douglas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 10:25 PM, James Grabham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Haha, the cheapest one on there was the same spec as my main PC!! And 1.4GHz would probs do btw... Oh, and the board has to be mATX to fit the case. =[ On 2/25/08, Alan Pope [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 02:08:49PM -0800, James Grabham wrote: I was thinking 1.8GHz with 512MB RAM and geforce 5ish... Any Ideas. Ebays the obvious option, but anywhere else? Novatech have some bundle deals but they're out of your price range. http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/bundles.html?price=1 Worth a look if you can scrounge more cash :) Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ have a poke around on Aria, might be able to hook a bargain with a gb of ram for 11 quid, a motherboard for 25 and some other bits and bobs.. -- Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ That sounds pretty good, where's that? -- Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Half decent Motherboard (With on-board graphics, if not Id need a card included in this), RAM and CPU for 50 quidish?
Aye, but Arias ALWAYS been within 2 days del. for me, and its only 7 quid... and everythings dirt cheap, Its always cheaper than everywhere else, I must have spent over 200 quid on it in the last year... and for a 15 year old, thats a huge amount, so I must really like it ;] On 2/26/08, Rob Beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: James Grabham wrote: Aria.co.uk http://Aria.co.uk (My fave website ever XD) Aria have some pretty good prices (I got most of my PC upgrade from them), it's just a shame they don't offer free delivery when spending say over £50 or £100. eBuyer on the other hand do offer free delivery when spending over £50 (although it's Super Saver delivery, so it can take up to a week - generally it arrives 2 days after ordering although they don't promise this). Rob -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Half decent Motherboard (With on-board graphics, if not Id need a card included in this), RAM and CPU for 50 quidish?
Righty ho With my recent offer of a 17-inch monitor which runs at 1400 x 800 for free from a mate, I decided Its finally time to cough up some dough, and build that multimedia PC that Ive wanted to build for ages. I found a great desktop case for 24 pounds. Awesome. Ill order it on the 1st (when I get the first lot of money for this XD) I already said Ive got a monitor. Now I have about 50 quid to get the insides... I was thinking 1.8GHz with 512MB RAM and geforce 5ish... Any Ideas. Ebays the obvious option, but anywhere else? -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Half decent Motherboard (With on-board graphics, if not Id need a card included in this), RAM and CPU for 50 quidish?
Haha, the cheapest one on there was the same spec as my main PC!! And 1.4GHz would probs do btw... Oh, and the board has to be mATX to fit the case. =[ On 2/25/08, Alan Pope [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 02:08:49PM -0800, James Grabham wrote: I was thinking 1.8GHz with 512MB RAM and geforce 5ish... Any Ideas. Ebays the obvious option, but anywhere else? Novatech have some bundle deals but they're out of your price range. http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/bundles.html?price=1 Worth a look if you can scrounge more cash :) Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Half decent Motherboard (With on-board graphics, if not Id need a card included in this), RAM and CPU for 50 quidish?
WOW Small desktop case (inc PSU) AM2 motherboard (Nforce, with geforce 6100 (Which I know is a great setup) Sempron - 2Ghz 512MB RAM inc del and vat 85 quidish I maight wait a few weeks and do this, esspecially since then when I upgrade my main pc, I can shove my Athlon X2 in this Thanks!!! On 2/25/08, Kris Douglas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 10:25 PM, James Grabham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Haha, the cheapest one on there was the same spec as my main PC!! And 1.4GHz would probs do btw... Oh, and the board has to be mATX to fit the case. =[ On 2/25/08, Alan Pope [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 02:08:49PM -0800, James Grabham wrote: I was thinking 1.8GHz with 512MB RAM and geforce 5ish... Any Ideas. Ebays the obvious option, but anywhere else? Novatech have some bundle deals but they're out of your price range. http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/bundles.html?price=1 Worth a look if you can scrounge more cash :) Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ have a poke around on Aria, might be able to hook a bargain with a gb of ram for 11 quid, a motherboard for 25 and some other bits and bobs.. -- Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Can I use a desktop PC as a network hub?
Right, Im setting up a p3 800mhz 256mb box as a firewall, file server, media player and to use for other stuff. Now I will have ModemPCold wireless router If I do this, I will have all network traffic coming at it through a single 10/100 connection. Instead of plugging all my wired computers into the router, can I shove some more NICs into the srever, and plug them into this, making it act as a hub as well. So Id have eth0 eth1 eth2 Will this work. Will I need patch or crossover cables. All help much appreciated. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] 'The One': new low-priced laptop with linux inside
On Feb 18, 2008 9:04 AM, Alan Pope [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 2008-02-18 at 00:02 +, James Grabham wrote: WOW I REALLY WANT ONE!!! Have you read the specification of that thing? 300MHz CPU. Yeah, thats what Arch is for! The reason I never got an eee was the ridiculous price - £220!!?? It's clearly not that ridiculous or they wouldn't have flown off the shelves in the vast numbers that they have. £220 for a laptop which doesnt have a real keyboard, has a tiny screen, and is generally just unusable (I have used one, Its awfull since I havs stubby fingers, and since Im short sighted) I could get a much better used thinkpad X30 for the price. £100 is an acceptable price though, not as a main laptop, but as essentially a large PDA, which is what I want this for. I will start saving ASAP If I were you I'd wait for the 8GB eee to come out and pick up a 2nd hand 4GB ee which I'm sure some people would sell to upgrade :) hmm, I dunno (Being 15, money is always scarce) Yeah, I remember those days :( eek, 20 years ago! lol -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] 'The One': new low-priced laptop with linux inside
WOW I REALLY WANT ONE!!! The reason I never got an eee was the ridiculous price - £220!!?? I will start saving ASAP (Being 15, money is always scarce) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] IBM backs Ubuntu
On 1/29/08, Sean Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ubuntu 7.0, lol! That, presumably, must have been the on the stroke of Midnight version 13 or so months ago? ;-) Does it play Auld Lang Syne as its startup music? Sean -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ Haha XD -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] IBM backs Ubuntu
I reckon theyre still pissed because MS flattened OS/2... now they can get thier revenge 12 years later... On Jan 28, 2008 11:11 AM, Alan Pope [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, Jan 27, 2008 at 10:17:24PM +, Mac wrote: http://www.computerworlduk.com/technology/applications/enterprise/news/index.cfm?newsid=7193print I'm running Notes 8 under Ubuntu 7.10 here :) Works just fine (or as fine as a manky bit of software like Notes _can_ run) :) Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Gutsy gets thumbs up in Micromart
The main article on the cover in MM was about Ubuntu when feisty came out... But it never hurts for them to repeat how great it is. (I think most of the writers for it are freelance, so theyre bound to repeat themselves XD) On Jan 12, 2008 11:23 PM, Tom Bamford [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just read an article in Micro Mart mag by a self-proclaimed linux noob called Jason d'Allison. He set out to install Gutsy after hearing good things about it, and although it took him 3 weeks to secure a machine to install it on, after two weeks he was enjoying the difference and after another two weeks seems to have completely switched from Windows. In his words I can't live without the Gibbon now. More good press for Ubuntu :-) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- Mr JE Grabham -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Intel evil or not? WAS: Quad core CPU for Ubuntu, is it worth it?
I go for AMDs because they're a lot cheaper. On Dec 17, 2007 3:05 PM, Kirrus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not sure you can say Intel is evil. They are an awful lot better (with respect to open sourcing code/drivers) than a number of other vendors such as NVidia and ATI. Of the Intel machines I have, two have NVidia GPUs and five have Intel GPUs. None have ATI. Cheers, Al. I agree, calling Intel evil is a little harsh. Personally I always try to go with Intel, if possible, as they are so well supported. I have a couple of Intel only machines, CPU, chipset, GPU, wireless chips etc, and in my experience they have been the easiest machines to get Linux up and running on. Support for their wireless cards is probably the best I have come across. Support for their graphics chips is not too shabby either, Compiz, not that I use it, works out of the box. I take it you've not heard of the term `wintel` then? Intel is a massive company, which had a monopoly the same sort of size of Microsoft's desktop share. AMD came in, and started forcing Intel to shake things up, but till AMD came along, Intel were more bothered with the size of their profits than innovation and their customers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wintel In this monopoly battle, AMD is still very much the underdog to intel's behemoth. Does any of this sound familiar? :) In terms of battle, I think AMD are more like Firefox IE than Windows Linux, but still you get the idea. Intel might be trying now to get into the graphics scene, and making sure that their drivers are open, but AMD has historically been kinder to the Open Source community, as shown by them buying and then starting to open ATI. For some stats and more detailed information: http://www.networkworld.com/news/2007/102607-arguments-intel-amd.html?nwwpkg=50arguments(no second page, whatever it says...) Kind Regards, Kirrus -- Blog: http://www.kirrus.co.uk UK Plone Hosting: http://www.plone-hosting.co.uk RPGs: Captain Senaris Vlenn, CO, USS Sarek Lt Aieron Peters, XO DS5 -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu on less sizeable screens?
Use the alternate installer?? Text based installers should work fine On Dec 13, 2007 9:27 PM, Kris Douglas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I have been reading about seeing Ubuntu running on the EEE pc and it's come to my attention that there is a problem with the screen size of the installer and some of the main configuration windows. I have also experienced this on some of the much older hardware that I own, where I have to drag the window off the screen to access the button to continue. I was just wondering if it would be possible to scale the size of the windows of the installer, or automatically scale the fonts to fit the screen size, as a couple of people i know have had quite a lot of difficulty getting their head around this problem on smaller displays. Just a couple of points that I wanted to bring up, I don't imagine it's possible automatically without re making the installer for Ubuntu, which is high end stuff, but you know, just something to put to the people... -- Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] pc parts compatibility
I couldn help but think that it all looked a bit pricey. I agree to go with aria, it is the best site Ive ever used, and it is SO cheap!! Also whats wrong with the on-board sound? On Dec 13, 2007 9:31 PM, Rob Beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Farran wrote: hi all building a computer just for personal use, selected all the parts form novatech: Hard http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?WD-5AAKS Drive http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?WD-5AAKS Motherboard http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?BB-Q660N Bundle http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?BB-Q660N Graphics http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?NOV-86GT Card http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?NOV-86GT Optical http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?SAM-S203D Drive http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?SAM-S203D Sound http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?NOV-SC51N Card http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?NOV-SC51N Keyboard http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?LOG-967653 Mouse http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?LOG-931395 This costs £621.47. Wondered if anyone has used these parts or knows whether they work with Linux - a friend reminded me that some of the newer hardware won't work, for example, the quad core processor maybe? If any of these wouldn't be best and you have a better choice, please say :P thanks, Farran Looks okay to me, you'll probably need the NVidia drivers for the graphics card. Just wondering on two things... 1. Why did you choose a seperate sound card (I mean, isn't the onboard audio sufficient, because the card you've chosen as an extra wouldn't be much better than the on-board audio - would be different if you went for a Sound Blaster Audigy or something). 2. Do you plan on upgrading to two video cards in SLI? If not, why spend the extra for an SLI board? I think you'd probably save yourself a few quid not going for an SLI board which could be put to a board with an Intel Chipset. Quad core CPU should be fine, at least I would have thought so. I would have thought it would be detected as 4 individual CPUs like a dual core would be detected as 2 CPUs. I hope thats the case anyway as I'm considering an upgrade to quad core (although I haven't made my mind up yet if it's worth the extra money). Looks like a fairly good setup. Rob -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] No title bar on windows.
I had the same problem, which happend every few times I booted. I didnt have a clue what the problem was, although this was 3or4 HD formats ago (I mess about with different distros a lot, and regually format drives lol) My advice.. reboot, and see if you still have a problem On Dec 11, 2007 7:31 PM, Andrew Jenkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been playing around with the Advanced Desktop Effects Settings. Since this, everytime I open a window/application it opens with the top of the window at the top edge of the screen and the 'title bar' (the bit above the menu bar) off the top edge of the screen. The only way I can get to it is to right- click the application on the lower applications open panel and click the 'move', whereupon I can drag the window back down a little and reveal the title bar. Even if I close the app with the window pulled down in this manner it will open next time as before (no title bar visible). I've unset all the things I set up in the Advanced settings but to no avail. Anybody have any ideas? Andy Jenkins. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Asus PC with Ubuntu pre-installed and 2GB ram
If I get one, I was thinking f putting different OSs on SD cards, Ubuntu on one, win 2000 on another etc, is this feasable? Would it be slow? I want to keep the 15s boot OS On Nov 24, 2007 1:21 PM, Jim Kissel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Philip Newborough wrote: On Nov 24, 2007 9:38 AM, Alan Pope [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Just noticed that Efficient PC are selling Asus Eee PCs with a 2GB RAM upgrade and Ubuntu pre-installed. Looks like a nice deal. http://efficientpc.co.uk/laptops/eeepc701b-ubuntu/ Cheers, Al. I wish you guys would stop posting about this machine, every time I read about it it gets more difficult to resist ordering one! :D Resistance is futile! ;-) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] OT: Motherboard recommendation
Id go with an Athlon, and get a board with built in geforce 6100 - I love them!! You'll save Loads! try aria.co.uk as kris says. On Nov 19, 2007 9:36 PM, Kris Douglas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 19/11/2007, Rob Beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi folks, I think after my PC died last week it's about time for an upgrade (especially since my other half's Celeron I'm using is painfully slow!). Now I'm looking to upgrade to a dual core machine. As my old PC was a Socket 754 Athlon 64 with DDR memory I'm going to have to replace my board, CPU, memory and video card. Traditionally I've been a fan of AMD. I found their CPU's price/performance ratio was top notch, although I can't help but notice that AMD is getting trampled on a bit by Intel with the Core2 processors and I really don't want to have to wait until the AMD Phenom is released and prices have come down to a more reasonable level. I don't play games on my machine so I don't need anything fancy like multiple video cards. I do play videos, music, browse the net and all things like that. I'm trying to set my budget around the £150 mark, for a CPU, motherboard, 2GB memory and dirt cheap PCI Express video card. Now the problem is, I'm not sure what is considered a good mid range board these days. I presume for about £150 I'm only going to be able to get something like the Pentium Duo (or a very low spec Core2Duo), I just wondered what would be considered a good board to match with such a processor? Could anyone recommend a decent board for about the £50 mark? Ta, Rob -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ Hi rob, for around that price you will probably do better with an Athlon, good motherboard, 128-256 nvidia gfx card and 2gb ram... have a look on aria.co.uk I find they have some good deals, and there is Overclockers.co.uk who are also ok. If you would like me to list some of the components I use in the servers i make, which are pretty cheap, just ask :) -- Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] memory lane, was: Please can someone look at this and try to help
You're all really old, I cant remember before my familys 486 with DOS 6.22 and win 3.11 for workgroups (I was born in 1992!!) lol I know my Mum had a computer before that, but I cant remember it - I found its dot matrix printer in the loft a while ago though. On Nov 12, 2007 3:16 PM, Greg K Nicholson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: norman: I remember trying to get to grips with programming in Basic and the difficulty I had in accepting that you could have a line which read 'Let n = 2' and then, a little further on,'Let n = 10'. In algebra if I wrote n = 2 then that was that, it didn't change half way through solving the problem. I never had such problems: I had a ZX Spectrum before I learnt algebra. (In fact it's only just occurred to me (since reading this post) that a variable's variability could be considered weird coming at it from an algebra point of view.) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] memory lane, was: Please can someone look at this and try to help
Where as these days we just shove ubuntu live CDs in the PCs at PC world, reboot them, and laugh as people say wow this Vista thing looks great On Nov 12, 2007 9:06 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ahh... them were the days... Running in to Dixons/Comet, going to the C64's and doing the old: 10 PRINT DIXONS SUCK! 20 GO TO 10 ... then bolt and watch the 'assistants' panic. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Happy Diwali!
Happy Diwali James On Nov 9, 2007 4:57 PM, Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gaurav Patel wrote: To all the Hindu, Sikh and Jain subscribers of the Ubuntu-UK mailing list! Gaurav Happy Diwali! (Everyone loves the light on these dark winter nights! - hope you have fun!) Mac -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] wifi mini-survey
Mint; ubuntu wants to download the restricted driver... from the internet, Obviously the biggest load of in the history of the world! (rant over) and wep, SSID broadcasted. On Nov 8, 2007 8:58 PM, Chris Rowson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you use Ubuntu on a laptop + wifi? Yes - Old Dell Latitude with Intel MiniPCI Jobby And, if you do, do you use no encryption / WEP / WPA / WPA2 no encryption (me likey give free internet!!) with ESSID broadcast / hidden? broadcast -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Promoting Ubuntu
Ironic, isnt it, that the linux community is helping Bills one computer on every desk thing, whilest hes trying to sue us at the same time. On 10/30/07, Gaurav Patel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm a member of a team of an organisation where I volunteer every Wednesday to offer free wireless Internet in an estate in Kingston, London. A problem we had was that many people in this estate had very little money and very little computing knowledge. Long story short, we had to supply the computers. We had another charity organisation offer a around 80 old Dell Optiplex (I think the model number is GX1). We pre-install these computers with Ubuntu 6.06 and give everything away for a low low price of £0. If you want to know more about what we're doing, there's some information on the website at http://www.e-voice.org.uk/comcon/. I probably wrote all of this and has no valid part of the current discussion, so apologies if that's the case! On 30/10/2007, Andrew Barber [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 30/10/2007, Ciaran Mooney [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, There is an event that already does this kind of advocacy. Its called Software Freedom Day. Every year around September time voluteers organise an event all on the same day to promote free software. Canonical sponsor the event and the official distro to hand out is Ubuntu, though you can hand out any one you want. Also we distribute The Open CD. I believe a combined effort from all free software advocates on Software Freedom Day is probably better than small lone Ubuntu specific events, sporadically happening through out the year. There are events held is quite a few major cities in the UK http://softwarefreedomday.org/teams/europe/uk I understand if Ubuntu-UK would like to organise their own event, separate from SFD, but from my experience organising an event by myself in Birmingham all the help I could get was very appreciated. Having Ubuntu-UK behind the next SFD would help a lot. Ciarán On 10/29/07, Matthew Larsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Agreed, this approach works very well. On 29/10/2007, Michael Holloway [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Guys We're always trying to think of ideas and ways to promote Ubuntu/Linux... why not stick to the basics?? Canonical sends out CD's for free upon request... i don't know how many, and what they would think of this, but: We gets tons of CD's in boxes, we get an Ubuntu jacket with big writing saying something like: Ubuntu Linux Free OS Free Office ... and then some of us volunteer to stand in city centres on the weekend (maybe two or three in a group so we can answer questions etc) and hand them out like flyers. We include a little slip that explains how they can try it (live) and install it etc. Probably some of them will get thrown away, and many will remain unused, but surely the relatively low-cost of this type of promotion will prove effective??? Even if its just the oh yes i've heard of that type. What do you think? -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- --- Matthew Larsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ The school idea sounds pretty good. I would possibly look into doing that here, keep us posted on how you do with sponsorship. Information on this would be great to provide to the community so that people everywhere could do the same. -- Andrew Alexander Barber -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] UbuCon UK Ideas
If its Ubuntu UK, we shouldnt have it in the south of England, we should put it in the north, Newcastle, or Edinburgh, Maybe Manchester at a push. (Is it that subtle that im a northerner lol XD) On 10/29/07, John Levin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, As we've hit 12 people expressing interest in making an UbuCon UK happen, I want to take the discussion of an UbuCon in the UK onward. The fundamentals: When? Where? Who? What? When? Sometime in Spring 2008, meaning March to May. Gives us time to organise, we'll hopefully have some bearable weather, and could coincide with the release of Hardy Heron at the end of April. Where? I'll say London, maybe because I'm a Londoner. I can think of a number of venues that could host us. That said, it's an expensive place. Other options could be any city with decent transport links and people on the ground - Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh. There has to be a core team of people in place, who know the area and can donate brain and brawn, though. Who? You! We will need people to organise, help out on the day, run stalls, give talks. Plus, we need to reach out and get people to attend, whether they're already using Ubuntu or are curious as to what this linux lark is all about. What? The attractions. We can have stalls, films, talks from the likes of SABDFL, an Ubuntu-powered arcade, a laptop troubleshooting team fixing boxes brought in, space for spontaneous BOFs and meetings add your idea here I'd also like to invite organisations and projects that aren't strictly Ubuntu but related (or at least have software that runs on Ubuntu), such as the Open Rights Group and OpenStreetMap, to broaden the horizons. So: add your ideas to this thread; post them to the wiki https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/IdeasPool/UbuCon_UK An open meeting on irc, or similar, will be organised soonish (after the Boston Ubuntu Developer Summit is done). John -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Best ISP?
Well, it was fine (if a little slow) in the old days when you actually had to pay them!! :o Then it came free, and it would only work for about 2 hours a day! Now it hardly ever fails, and is fairly fast, and has a 40GB limit (not as good as when it was unlimited, but come on, whos gonna use 40GB??) So yeah, talk talks fine, I even got their USB modem to work on ubuntu once!!! P.S. in this weeks micromart - ISP horror stories On 10/24/07, Matthew East [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 24/10/2007, Andrew Barber [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am now unfortunately in an area not supported by Cable, and I am on an ADSL connection through Tiscali. I personally hate the service and would change if I had any better options. Their technical support is absolute crap. Second this - Tiscali are rubbish! I'm with them at the moment but am considering a move to TalkTalk, which appears to be outstanding value and available in my area: any horror stories with them? -- Matthew East http://www.mdke.org gnupg pub 1024D/0E6B06FF -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Which do you use?
GNOME all the way (exept on my IBM stinkpoad 600 which has XFCE) I just cant stand KDE (although I love amarok and k3b) On 10/12/07, Wulfy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was wondering how many people on-list used any of the alternate forms of Ubuntu - Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Edubuntu etc. I mostly see references to the plain Ubuntu... I use Kubuntu, btw... Just can't stand that evil Gnome... :@) -- Blessings Wulfmann Wulf Credo: Respect the elders. Teach the young. Co-operate with the pack. Play when you can. Hunt when you must. Rest in between. Share your affections. Voice your opinion. Leave your Mark. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] RM £169 linux-ok notebook
They said it was gonna be £200, £169s not bad, but still not as good as the US price of $200. On 10/9/07, Colin McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 10/9/07, Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What do you reckon to this: http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2007/10/09/rm_asus_launches_minibook/ Mac Cool, glad I work in a school so hopefully can get a demo unit from RM. Would be prefect for whipping out on the train and doing a bit of work. I am sure it will be sales to schools only so possible people will miss out on this device. Colin -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?
No, I need a laptop for under £100 to replace my IBM TP 600 at some point though. Having no money sucks. On 10/7/07, Alec Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Title says it all really. I just ordered one three minutes ago xD -- Alec Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Tag Lines?
Ubuntu - cos were better than you. And we know it. :D (yes I did steal it from dodgeball) Seriously though I think it needs to explain what Ubuntu is, and what an OS is, as well as saying how easy it is, and of course that its free, and up to date. - This could be difficult On 10/2/07, Philip Newborough [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello list I'm working on some web based adverts to do a little Ubuntu advocacy. Now I know you 'orrible lot are a talented bunch [FYI - that was some flattery] so I thought I'd ask for your ideas and opinions. Basically there's an image based link along with a text based link. The images are already sorted but the text based links need a little creative thinking. The format goes like this: Ubuntu Linux, --insert tag line with 10 words or less-- The tag line needs to sell Ubuntu as best as it can. Serious and comical suggestions welcome :-) Any help is greatly appreciated. Cheers Phil/. P.S. No points for suggesting Linux for Human Beings! :D -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Home Servers
If its an internet connection it will be Mb (mega bits) not MB (mega bytes) 8 bits in a byte ergo 8 megabits in a megabyte. :] Oh, and your server - whats the power consumption on that thing!? On 10/1/07, Matthew Daubney [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey all, I've had a machine running as an ad-hoc web/file servery thing across my home internet connection (shared 20Mb Virgin Media stuffs (MB? I always get the upper/lower case B's confused)) and have considered turning the machine solely over to this after getting my nice shiny new dell laptop. If I turned it to this permanantly (as I hope to!) I'd obviously need a bit more info on setting it up re:security and suggested programs (I'd end up largley running Apache/PHP/mod_mono as I'm considering going into web design and it'd be good practice to get used to as many languages as possible). I'd also be considering using it as a mailserver, but have never set one of these up, ever. So any advice on mail packages and the like would also be much appreciated!! The box itself is a 4GHz Hyperthreaded P4 with 1.5gb of RAM and 2*250gb hdd's (it also currently has 2 flatscreens, but it won't need them once it's been serverised!) Thanks very much (as usual) for any info! -Matt Daubney -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] General Strike september 11th 2007?
Anybody else taking part? Yes its mostly about America - but most of its related to us - a foreign war in the name of freedom - a government taking away our rights. Liberty taken away by CCTV and ID cards. Hundreds of our troops being killed in Afgahnistan and Iraq. We should stand with the American people on this one http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4157941601 http://www.strike911.org/ NO WORK NO SCHOOL NO SHOPPING -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Do we have a forum?
Is there an Ubuntu UK forum anywhere? -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Do we have a forum?
I knew that was there, but nobody seems to have used it, so i guessed we werent supposed to. On 8/8/07, Chris Rowson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Some one mentioned this the other day, although it doesn't link in with the mailing list or IRC. http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=274 MooDoo Whoa!! When did we decide to open an Ubuntu-UK forum! Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] [SALES PITCH ]Dell hardware and Ubuntu.
Alec Wright wrote: Sounds great. If i buy a PC through you, will I be able to customise it? As in the hardware? I would expect that would void the warranty -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] What to do after GCSEs?
Full question here. http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=520925 Please Help! -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
