Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu-uk Digest, Vol 44, Issue 2
Guys I did not sign up to get spammed with 24 emails for no real reason I don't mind reading replies etc but not for no reason. John Sent from my iPhone On 2 Dec 2008, at 08:08, Andrew Nixon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 12/2/08, Andrew Nixon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 12/2/08, Andrew Nixon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 12/2/08, Andrew Nixon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 12/2/08, Andrew Nixon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 12/2/08, Andrew Nixon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 12/2/08, Andrew Nixon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 12/2/08, Andrew Nixon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 12/2/08, Andrew Nixon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 12/2/08, Andrew Nixon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 12/2/08, Andrew Nixon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 12/2/08, Andrew Nixon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 12/2/08, Andrew Nixon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 12/1/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Send ubuntu-uk mailing list submissions to ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can reach the person managing the list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of ubuntu-uk digest... Today's Topics: 1. Re: OT CPU Advice (Seb Ward) 2. Re: OT CPU Advice (Rob Beard) 3. Re: OT CPU Advice (gav) 4. Re: OT CPU Advice (Chris Coulson) 5. Re: OT CPU Advice (Rob Beard) 6. Re: OT CPU Advice (Rob Beard) 7. Re: OT CPU Advice (gav) 8. Re: OT CPU Advice (Darren Mansell) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] [marketing] Intrepid 8.10 Kubuntu - disaster
Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ian Pascoe Sent: 09 November 2008 12:58 To: British Ubuntu Talk Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] [marketing] Intrepid 8.10 Kubuntu - disaster I think we've actually got three different types of user to accommodate. Those who will upgrade pre release, those who will upgrade at the release date, and those who will upgrade a period of time into the release. The first type are normally done by those who have a bit of savvy in dealing with the breakages and bugs that appear as part of the pre release cycle - techies if you will. The release day people are those who like to be at the leading edge, but either don't have the time, or maybe the inclination to go into the apps to sort out problems, and have a moderate expectation of it just working from the release. The last group of upgraders are those who want to have the latest release, but don't want the hassles with the release day problems. It is this last group of people that I don't think are well catered for at the moment in new CD images - non LTS releases of course. Yes I'm aware that of course by upgradeing you will get all the packages that will address the release day bugs, but this download can be quite large and time consuming. Perhaps what should be suggested is a re-base of the CD image some 3 - 4 weeks into a cycle to mop up all the fixes and squashed bugs that have become apparent since release? This would then give us a better platform to give to whomever, and we'd be safer in the knowledge that it'd just work - well better than some of the experiences described here earlier. I haven't looked at Brainstorm yet to see if this is floating about there already. Would anyone else like to comment on the thought of such a post release update and the expectations as to what it should actually contain? Ian Ian _ Ian I have ran 8.10 within a vmware image as you say correctly there are different user types And i really don't want to break my machine because i have an nvidia graphics card which was the only thing not detected correctly everything else seemed to work without a hitch. I totally agree with what ya saying bud about the rebase and reinstalling all the fixes that have been found since the latest release or maybe i am being naive. Regards John __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3597 (20081108) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] WTB: Ubuntu Laptop
I actually have just bought a dell xps M1530 laptop and did a screen upgrade to the wxga and i think it is worth every penny extra. John -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Philip Wyett Sent: 03 September 2008 12:49 To: ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] WTB: Ubuntu Laptop On Wed, 2008-09-03 at 12:40 +0100, Angelos Chatzikostas wrote: It actually is a shame you have to pay for 3 years of extra warranty. In Europe the minimum warranty from the manufacturer is 2 years and not the 12 months we get. We want two years warranty! I thought UK is part of EU .. :) Well according to EU laws anyone who sells equipment in EU must offer 2 years warranty.. The UK kinda didn't bother with that EU directive and we get stuffed with 12 months. :-( This is something I will be bringing up with my local MP the next time I see him because is really is annoying. Regards Phil __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3410 (20080903) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu-uk Digest, Vol 40, Issue 45
Alan That could get you into some serious trouble rofl. John -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alan Pope Sent: 27 August 2008 18:14 To: British Ubuntu Talk Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu-uk Digest, Vol 40, Issue 45 On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 02:48:47PM +0100, Scrase, Eddie wrote: While Pidgin is a good IM client, it fails #2 above. aMSN tries to be clone of Messenger, but it still has some way to go. I use Messenger to talk to my two teenagers. A while ago I tried aMSN, but quickly went back to Messenger because it didn't support winks and (in the version I tried at least) it looked ugly. I find winking at teenagers gets me into trouble so I don't do it. Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3393 (20080827) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3393 (20080827) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] ISPs
Try 02 or bethere excellent service they will tell you the minimum amount of speed you can get (normally 2mb over this but cannot be guaranteed) out of my 24mb i get 21mb this was cheaper than my nildram account who was also bought out by tiscali. Customer service is great (even though they are based in Romania but at least you can understand them) They are well worth considering ;) John From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jake Bunce Sent: 28 July 2008 20:28 To: British Ubuntu Talk Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] ISPs 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/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Inspiron 1525
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of James Grabham Sent: 26 June 2008 19:14 To: British Ubuntu Talk Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Inspiron 1525 Nope, 32 bit apps can't address 4GB RAM - It's nothing to do with Ubuntu The 32-bit version only seems to support about 3.5GB out of the box (I'm sure it's tweak able to run with more). I'd say if you have less than 4GB memory, stick with 32-bit, especially if you want to use things like the Adobe Flash Plugin. I agree with James 32 bit os's only see 3.3 to 3.5 gig of ram (i have seen it fluctuate) which is a limitation of a 32bit os to see the full 4 gig John -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Rules
Look guys The only thing I want to see in my inbox is constructive debates I don't want to see whinging I didn't subscribe to this!!! John From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Colin Wylie Sent: 18 May 2008 15:10 To: British Ubuntu Talk Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Rules James Dalley wrote: Hiya, I know there was talk about a monthly info email of how to post, so here is my bug bear: Top Posting, I know it's sad about arguing how to argue or the like, but when people top post it's like saying hear me first then see whats gone on before. May be sad to some people but I like to follow a thread chronologically rather than any which way but loose. Jay Top posting doesn't bother me, as the Ubuntu list sits in a threaded view on my email client. Whingeing about it however does :) Seems to have been a lot of whingeing about various things recently and not so much discussion on the list subject. Just my 2p Badger. __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3106 (20080516) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Good printed reference books for FOSS applications?
As norman suggested here is one link on amazon.co.uk http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/1590595874/ref=pd_bbs_sr_olp_1?ie=UTF8s=gatewayqid=1206640795sr=8-1 John -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of norman Sent: 27 March 2008 15:30 To: ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Good printed reference books for FOSS applications? snip I'll try to compile these into a web page for future reference. I'll start with the one I've already stated: Application: OpenOffice Writer Type: Word processor Replaces: MS Word Title: OpenOffice.org 2.x Writer Guide ISBN: 978-1-9213-2000-2 Price: £15 inc. delivery Available from: http://www.lulu.com/content/690763 Any more? In particular I'm after a good GIMP manual. For GIMP I would recommend 'Beginning GIMP From Novice to Professional' by Akkana Peck, published by Apress. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 2978 (20080327) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
