Re: substitute for flash on linux 10.04 (desktop)
On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 1:28 PM, dooseyboy dooseyboy...@hotmail.com wrote: is there one? is there a Wine like program that i can use. i would prefer a whole software substitute if available -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au Can I clarify if you want an alternative or flash it self the alternatives while are getting better and it would be great to have an open source alternative that doesn't flog your cpu as stated don't work with all sites. However Adobe does release flash for linux here is a guide on how to install it if that is what you where after http://www.liberiangeek.net/2010/05/how-to-install-flash-player-in-ubuntu-10-04-lucid-lynx/ Barry -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Finding and installing java
On Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 8:14 PM, Paul Gear p...@libertysys.com.au wrote: On 28/06/10 20:06, Daniel Sobey wrote: On Mon, 2010-06-28 at 18:34 +1000, Dean wrote: Hi all this is my first request to the oz team, having trouble finding and installing correct java for my system. One from ubun software not configured for my particular system. Is there a team member near hervey bay qld I can contact to step me through this problem. Your suggestions would be appreciated. Ta Dean install icetea6-plugin and openjdk-6-jre Hi Dean, Good to see you made it onto the list! My experience with Ubuntu karmic (9.04) and earlier is that sun-java6-plugin has a lot wider compatibility than the openjdk equivalent. On lucid it may be improved. You can install it via Ubuntu software centre if you have the multiverse repository enabled (see System - Adminstration - Software sources to do this). Regards, Paul -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au It is now in the partner repository in 10.04 which is in other software in software sources (http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu lucid partner) Barry -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: PXE boot / ltsp server now I can't boot
I figured it out my initramfs.conf file was set to nfs boot On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 3:28 PM, Barry Williams bazzaw...@gmail.com wrote: I was playing with trying to setup a pxe boot server to get one of my other computers to boot so I could install the new version of ubuntu as the cd drive was having issue and it can't boot from usb. Anyway I couldn't get it to work after trying tftboot and playing with dhcp3-server and ltsp-livecd and I gave up but I never removed the install or configs I set up. Now a few weeks later I have installed a updated kernel and I can't boot all I get it IP-config: eth0 hardware address mac mtu 1500 dhcp RARP when I try the new kernel however the old kernel boots fine(ish the nvidia drivers are not working). I have tried uninstalling everything I can remember I installed and removing the config files and reconfiguring the kernel but it still does not work. Any suggestions Barry -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: question re mobile internet connection
what sort of card is it I use a old USB3-8521 in 10.04 however network manager does not recognise it so I use wvdial from cli On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 8:06 PM, richardmal...@riseup.net wrote: Hey folks, warm hello, Just wondering if anyone has experience connecting to a mobile Telstra broadband account - with a plug-in USB chip. Ubuntu is recognizing the chip but doesn't connect, anyone have any ideas? I am in VIC. Thank you. Richard -- Best regards, Richard Malter -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Legality of Linux Mint codecs (was linux mint)
Linux mint are able to offer there distro with pattern infringing codecs by hosting there site in europe (I believe) where those patterns are not enforced. In Australia I believe those patterns are enforced so using mint is possibly illegal as is installing the non fluendo codecs in ubuntu. For your infomation only what you do with it is up to you Barry -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: ComputerBank (NSW or otherwise)
You may also try http://freelinuxbox.org/ started in the US but they have entries for Belgium and Finland at the moment. YMMV Barry On Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 3:20 PM, Andre Mangan andreman...@gmail.com wrote: The ComputerBank (cbnsw) apparently no longer maintains a website. Perhaps they had to cut costs. You can reach them (perhaps) on 02 4951 4948. Would the resources on the following URLs be of help to you? http://www.expresspcparts.com.au/ http://www.recompute.com.au/c/computer_specials/9.html http://www.cnet.com.au/what-a-waste-australian-tech-recycling-options-limited_p2-339277923.htm Andre On 20 March 2010 15:32, Michael keltoi...@gmail.com wrote: Hello everyone. I have been thinking the last few days about various things, my future being one of them, and have come to a general conclusion that I could do a ComputerBank type of thing for my local area. I have thought about this since suggesting to Jared with his LiveCD idea. I only have one problem with it, I can't seem to get into the ComputerBank NSW website. Does anyone know if they have one still? If so what is the current, working, website address? My plan is, of course, to offer 2nd hand donated PCs and laptops that have been checked and all serial numbers documented to worthy recipients. i.e. people who cannot afford a PC. They would, again of course, come with Ubuntu (probably 10.04 LTS) and be setup for ease of use ootb. i.e. codecs for music and video already installed, a calender like Sunbird already installed, full OpenOffice, etc. It would also come with an Ubuntu folder in /home that would contain the Ubuntu Beginners Guide and other relevant information. At the moment I'm just thinking out loud so to speak. I obviously have to contact various possible donating groups to obtain the core stock and that will take a little bit of time I think. Does anyone else here have any experience with this type of thing? Am I heading, so far as it is only the planing stage, on the right track? Does anyone have any suggestions? Michael (k3lt01) -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Email reader for the blind
Ubuntu has great accessibility tools such as orca for the gui or espeak for the cli (which some blind users prefer) check out: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Accessibility Also if you happen to be on identi.ca (open source version of twitter) there is a very adept blind linux user by the name of kajarii http://identi.ca/kajarii that may be able to assist you further. He also hangs out in irc although not a ubuntu user I believe the application knowledge should transfer. Barry -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: hardy heron, dell 6400 wide screen TV
On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 9:30 AM, Paul Gear p...@libertysys.com.au wrote: Paul Gear wrote: bryn mitchell wrote: i am running hardy heron on a Dell inspiron 6400 and want to connect it to a wide screen panasonic HDTV via a VGA connection. the closest resolution i can use is 1280x768 but it still leaves about 40% of the desktop display off the television display. it re-positions the task bar up the laptop monitor and shortens it so that it can be seen on the television display bu the rest of the desktop is lost on the TV. the laptop is about 3 yrs old and hardy heron was installed thru XP home. how can i fix this problemo to allow me to see all the desktop? Connecting my PC to my samsung LCD TV I have to set the mode on my TV to just scan so it takes the picture and manually scales it to fit when I reboot my computer the TV automatically goes back to it's preset 16:9 mode which has a similar problem to yours. So you might want to check the settings on your TV Barry -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Ubuntu and virus protection
On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 11:33 AM, Geoffrey gcomb...@bigpond.com wrote: I am a new (2009) user of Ubuntu and I now have an excellent list of applications making me almost independent of MS Windows. Hooray! For MS Windows I use a purchased Anti-virus program (AVG). As my use of the Internet rarely strays into less secure web sites I don't seem to have a problem with viruses. I scan regularly with AVG of course. However I don't have an anti-virus program for Ubuntu. Of course I could use MS Windows for the Internet but, as I am using Ubuntu as a rule, switching is inconvenient. I seek the views of members on the need for virus protection using Ubuntu, and, therefore, any recommended action that I should take. Thanks, Geoffrey In my opinion Ubuntu and linux in general has little need for virus protection more information can be found here http://www.whylinuxisbetter.net/items/viruses/index.php?lang= -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: TV Tuner card for Ubuntu 9.04 amd64
I have two Dvico dual 4's for 4 tuners that multiplex so I can in fact record 8 channels if 4 of them are on the same multiplex. They work great however unfortunately I think you still need to drop in some firmware but I think they are now supported in the kernel even the rev2's. Even if they are not compiling the drivers are straight forward. http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=616103 -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Fwd: Pt2 - Mobile Broadband for 9.04
Yes I think hsdpa refers to a section in a wvdial file. A section is inclosed in square brackets [] if you use the section [dialer defaults] you don't need to call the section so you would just type wvdial and the command prompt not wvdial hsdpa. However I don't think thats your problem as it looked like it used the default section as a fall back when it couldn't find hsdpa. Where did you get that mobile number most 3g modems I know use a short code such as *99# to dial 3g. Next question is do you require a username and password (ie did voda provide you one) if not they should be blank. On Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 2:55 PM, opm595opm...@yahoo.com.au wrote: Hi Guys, The Mobile Broadband for 9.04 using Vodafone saga continues . . . and I'm not too sure if I'm beating a dead horse or not here. So, anyway, I ended up buying the modem, and after reading a fair bit on various forums and Google searching etc I'm up to the stage of trying to connect. The modem itself is a Huawei K3520 (from Vodafone) and from what I've read it can work with a bit of perseverance using 'wvdial' (from a terminal window). I think my main prob' now is trying to determine the right config' for Australian settings in the wvdial.conf file. At present it looks like this: [Dialer Defaults] Init1 = ATZ Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 C1 D2 +FCLASS=0 Modem Type = Analog Modem Baud = 460800 New PPPD = yes Modem = /dev/ttyUSB1 ISDN = 0 Phone = *+61451358399# Password = username Username = password Init4 = AT+CGDCONT=1,IP,vf.internet.au But, when I try to connect, I'm getting this: o...@rob2:~$ wvdial hsdpa -- WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.60 -- Warning: section [Dialer hsdpa] does not exist in wvdial.conf. -- Cannot get information for serial port. -- Initializing modem. -- Sending: ATZ ATZ OK -- Sending: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 C1 D2 +FCLASS=0 ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 C1 D2 +FCLASS=0 OK -- Sending: AT+CGDCONT=1,IP,vf.internet.au AT+CGDCONT=1,IP,vf.internet.au OK -- Modem initialized. -- Sending: ATDT*+61451358399# -- Waiting for carrier. ATDT*+61451358399# ^BOOT:34338102,0,0,0,72 NO CARRIER -- No Carrier! Trying again. -- Sending: ATDT*+61451358399# -- Waiting for carrier. ATDT*+61451358399# Warning: section [Dialer hsdpa] does not exist in wvdial.conf - does this mean I need a different script variation or something? Any assistance, much appreciated. Cheers, Rob -- === Local Id: OPM595 Email: opm...@yahoo.com.au PO Box 190, Narellan NSW 2567 Australia Aude aliquid dignum - Dare Something Worthy === -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Mobile Broadband for 9.04?
I would advice trying to get the make and model of the modem (which can be harder than it sounds as the guys at voda will likely only know it as the vodaphone prepaid modem) but hopefully it is printed on the box. Then do some research as to whether that model is supported by the linux kernel or has drivers available. Also look for some instructions re getting it working. I have some experience with a few 3g usb modems working for telstra and some will work out of the box and some need new drivers sometimes the drivers are not available yet. For instance it took sierra wireless about 2 months between releasing their 306 21mbps modem and them releasing linux drivers. Another trick is if you have one of these fancy modems that have windows software loaded on the device you will probably need to eject the internal memory on the device before it will function as a modem. Unfortunately I haven't come across any company telco or manufacturer that officially supports linux. That way they can get out of training staff to assist with technical support. However most have unofficial support such as sierra wireless writes drivers and zte help users on there forum. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 3:42 PM, opm595opm...@yahoo.com.au wrote: Many thanks Guys, From what I can gather my problem more so lies from accepting the advice of the rep in the Vodafone shop this morning, who said noway - XP/Vista only. They have a bit of a deal on with their USB prepaid modem plans, to which I was hoping to take advantage of, and if it works (the USB modem) on Jaunty maybe go on a plan down the track. Judging from the info' replies from the list, it seems there's a fair possibility that the Vodafone product may be a go. I think I might just 'jump in the deep-end' on this one and see what happens. Worse case scenario, I blow $130 bucks which is better then being on a long term contract etc. Thanks for all the replies - Much appreciated. Regards, Rob -- === Local Id: OPM595 Email: opm...@yahoo.com.au PO Box 190, Narellan NSW 2567 Australia Aude aliquid dignum - Dare Something Worthy === -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Please help me ask a question on the Ubuntu site
These instructions from sierra wireless are for the 306 modem which I thought was what telstra used but it should work for the 307 sierra doesn't have a 308 model listed but it may be a slightly modified version in the same series in which case the same driver should work. http://sierrawireless.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/641 Barry On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 8:47 AM, Abramo Pappa.p...@uqconnect.net wrote: Hi Dave, I will try these links. I will let you know how I go. Thanks, Abramo -Original Message- From: David Fawcett [mailto:omniw...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, 28 June 2009 11:14 PM To: Abramo Papp Cc: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Re: Please help me ask a question on the Ubuntu site Hello Abramo! I wish I had a solution to your problem but I don't know how to install a Telstra USB wireless modem on Ubuntu, and I've tested creating a new thread at Can I suggest another popular way of getting support is to use IRC? http://www.ubuntu.com/support/community/chatirc Another is here: http://ubuntuforums.org And please don't worry about being verbose. More information is almost always preferable to less information. On a side note I'm very pleased to hear that you are still trying to stick with Ubuntu even though you have had these problems getting support. I wish you the best of luck. - Dave PS: It's a different model but perhaps this thread will get you started? http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=454596 On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 9:10 PM, Abramo Papp a.p...@uqconnect.net wrote: Hi Melissa, I've decided to take the plunge into Ubuntu but I have come accross an early hurdle: I have a new Asus eeepc notebook and connect to the internet using a Telstra broadband wirless modem (Sierra Wireless USB 308 modem). It obvously works with my Windows XP, but it is not recognised by Ubuntu 9.04. I have tried to manually configure it using the Ubuntu documentation but it still does not get recognised. I have searched the Sierra Wireless website and have downloaded drivers and instructions, but the 'make' command ends in errors. I have read many questions and answers on the https://answers.launchpad.net/ web site and none seem to offer any help. I have tried on two occassions to ask my own question. I got to the point where I entered a summary line, then I can't seem to get any further. I must say it is very difficult for a novice to find the question page and add any detail. I have screen output of all the termianl window commands etc. which would make sense to a linux administrator. Sorry about the verbose explanation, but I want you to know I have tried as best I can to follow the Ubuntu protocol to find an answer. I was a Unix system administrator (DEc Ultrix) several life-times ago, now I simply want to use anything but Microsoft or Apple operating systems. I hope you can point me in the right direction. Cheers Abramo Papp 0417711911 -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Fwd: connecting a ZTE F165 with next g to a ubuntu laptop
Windows mobile works great as a modem but I wouldn't recommend them they are annoy me so I am waiting until telstra releases an android phone I just hope that works as a modem. On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 9:26 PM, grahampowe...@gmail.comgrahampowe...@gmail.com wrote: On Jun 2, 3:25 pm, Steven O'Reilly steven.orei...@gmail.com wrote: Sorry forgot to send to list Steven -- Forwarded message -- From: Steven O'Reilly steven.orei...@gmail.com Date: Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 5:23 PM Subject: Re: connecting a ZTE F165 with next g to a ubuntu laptop To: Samuel Jackson junin.to...@gmail.com I chased this up last year and had to register at the zte forum http://www.zte.com.au/ztebb2 The forum is next to useless for linux related info for the 156 and basically says no possible connection even for contacts, calender no mention of data connection. Later I found this about connecting a ZTE modem http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=645115p=5#r93. It may give a hint, I didn't chase it up. The 156 worked as a modem in WinXP but only with the ZTE application so it should be possible. Good luck, please let us know if you get it working. I noticed a number of trolls on forums claiming success but asking for a direct e-mail to them - I think that is BS. Steven On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 1:56 PM, Samuel Jackson junin.to...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 9:27 AM, Scott Evans sc...@vk7hse.hobby-site.org wrote: As a guess, *21# on the Telstra network is for re-directing a number to another! Sure is, call forward. *21phone number# #21# to turn it off. -- Sam Jackson / Nandemonai / Junin Toiro http://rendai.homeunix.net/nandemonai/ -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu...@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu...@lists.ubuntu.comhttps://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au Thanks all for your help I am using ubuntu 9.04 and network connections for configurations. I have tried *21#,#21# and *99# ,a pop up top right of screen comes down and says GSM network disconnected then goes away. Well this looks like my phone is not happy with ubuntu any suggestion on phones that like ubuntu (except nokia) as this one is due for replacment anyway. This does not mean that I give in, there might be people in the same boat so any tricks to get it going are welcome -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
RE: Telstra Next-G Wireless Broadband
Is it Telstra Bigpond, Telstra mobile broadbanðor telstra prepaid wireless broadband and what type of modem is it try to get th make and model not just the telstra marketing it should be written on the device. Regards, Barry -Original Message- From: LinuxDan linux...@adam.com.au Sent: Wednesday, 1 April 2009 14 : 08 To: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Telstra Next-G Wireless Broadband Hi all, Have been receiving the mail on this list for a while now but have yet to send one out...so first off, thanks for all of the indirect help you've given me through this list. I'm writing to ask for some instructions on how I can set up Telstra's Next G Wireless Broadbandwith Ubuntu 8.10. I've recently put a workmate onto Ubuntu and he went out and bought one of these packs and I've got no idea how to get it running. Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated Regards, Dan-- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: beta-live CD vs daily live CD
Who are you with because even bigpond has a mirror. On Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 2:16 PM, Sebastian sebastian.spi...@gmail.com wrote: -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 I thought about this a bit and while I wanted to give my mum the latest bling of jaunty I honestly don't think she will care that much. So 8.10 it will be - at some stage she will need to upgrade to a new release... maybe to 9.10? I will make sure here home is on a separate partition and I set up some backup routine for her... maybe simply a dropbox 'mirror'. Regarding the ISP, yes I'd agree that the free quota for the updates is very cool. But last time I checked Internode or iinet where either pricey to change to or not available where I live (the exchanges around me have all already the faster DSL only Narrabeen not...) Thanks for your thoughts, Seb -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (MingW32) Comment: Use GnuPG with Firefox : http://getfiregpg.org (Version: 0.7.5) iD8DBQFJvctxMuBzgG5z7F8RAkgTAJ9GcCQlriavJA9u+rXBxY9pdjtPJQCdFCX0 KxHw3w7dEOo4Wi2hnIG5NjQ= =eJH9 -END PGP SIGNATURE- 2009/3/15 ch...@adebenham.com: With a limited download plan I'd actually recommend sticking with 8.10 instead. Generally in the last few weeks there are a fair number of large package updates (mostly just to finalise/no major changes but still resulting in big downloads) 2009/3/15 Sebastian Spiess sebastian.spi...@gmail.com: Hi all, I'm looking into installing a new xubuntu box for my mum next week. I want to give the latest 9.04 xubuntu a spin on her 'new/refurbished' hardware. As I will be away from next week I can't install her the final release so it will be either the latest alpha or a daily live build. What would you recommend? I will test the latest alpha/beta and see how the hardware does but at some stage she will need to run the update. On a 500 MB plan downloading a whole distribution update will most likely leave her without any quota for the rest of the month. So would it be better to install the possibly latest daily live and hope that less packages change or does that not matter? Thanks, Sebastian -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au Joan Rivers - I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw that my bath toys were a toaster and a radio. -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
