Re: [ubuntu-uk] Logo rip-off perhaps?
Anyone else think that the logo has a striking resemblance to the one for a certain flavour of ubuntu?? http://www.govnet.co.uk/mobilegov/background.php Wonder if it was subliminal or deliberate... Pete Ah T-Government. Mmmm I don't reckon it's likely to be deliberate to be honest. I think the circle with radiating bits offa it is pretty universal to indicate radio waves. You're right though, it is a very similar blue Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] A question for sysadmins
Hello, I've got a question about server backups. Scenario: You want to perform a daily backup of a web server content at /var/www/ to a mounted device at /media/netbackup. To do this you run a daily job as follows: tar cpf /media/netbackup/fullbackup-`date '+%d-%B-%Y'`.tar /var/www Your /var/www/ is 10GB in size. The question is, do you require at least 10GB of free space on the web server's hard disk drive in order to build the tar archive before sending it off to the mounted device, or is the archive built on the mounted device instead? Thanks as usual :-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] A question for sysadmins
Running the job as you specified it above, the tar will be created directly on the mounted device. Steve Thanks Steve Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] A question for sysadmins
The question's already been answered, but I wanted to suggest using something like rsnapshot. Daily backup's of 10GB will very quickly get big. Why not use rsnapshot, or one of the various other incremental backup tools to only copy what has actually changed? Kind Regards, Dave Walker Hi Dave, In the future I think I'll look at it. Unfortunately however the web application is being migrated off that particular server so the question was more to satisfy my own curiosity ;-) I work in a Windows based IT department (the only Linux stuff we have is a couple of servers I've put in - and they usually end up getting replaced with a Windows box sooner or later whether I like it or not lol), and unfortunately that's the OS the backup storage device is running. Rsync server component won't work on Windows will it? Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Open Source video recorder
T Where can one buy one from in the UK? -- Steve Garton http://www.sheepeatingtaz.co.uk Maplins are selling them http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx%3FModuleNo%3D221884%26C%3DFroogle%26U%3D221884%26T%3DProduct%26MA%3DNeuros%2520OSD%2520Digital%2520Video%2520Organiser%2520(Neuros%2520OSD)sa=Xoi=product_resultresnum=1ct=resultcd=2cad=AIFJJVyXvI0tEHIZWHMFzpqZqJgJC_6jMQAAusg=AFQjCNEZXPDcYWwbKosR-i4DJ6qs0NkXlQ You might get a better price if you shop around though. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Open Source video recorder
Not bad I guess, pity it doesn't do HD video. I still think I'd go for the cheaper software modified XBOX option though. Rob I've thought about it but the xbox is a wee bit big and ugly isn't it? Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] df and du give different results
Chris I just got this response from another list: The df command will report all the available space on the disk , in other words it will report the number of blocks in the free list. The du command gives you and total number of blocks used by the directory that is passed to it as a parameter. The difference between the output is because du doesn't take into account the blocks taken by the directory itself, nor does it count the blocks used by the special files on the filesystem. Things like your device files etc. That is why du (in my experience) always reports less than df. Which is more or less what Alan said I think! HTH Stu Hi again, Thanks again for looking into it further for me. I don't buy the 'the space is being used by filesystem itself or device files etc' argument in this case though. It might account for some space, but we're talking nearly half of the available filesystem here (about 12 gig or so) just missing to du . I've got another Dapper server sat here too. This one does web-content filtering and caching (squid and dansguardian) for up to 500 clients and is always under a pretty heavy load. Running du and df on that box doesn't show much of a difference in results to be honest. Repeating the test on a CentOS test server running a LAMP environment like the problematic one, again doesn't show anywere near as much as a difference in results either! To be honest, I can't recall being as stuck as this with any problem in the past. I'd have ignored it by now, but the disk is at 98% capacity according to df. Not good (especially when the people I work with have a real downer on anything Linux too...) Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] df and du give different results
Chris, Have you tried df -hi to show the number of free inodes on the system? It should help to reveal whether it's a problem with the number of inodes used or just hidden files or something.. Hi Lucy, I think the inode usage is OK. I tried yesterday and it read 8%. Thanks for the idea though. Chris I could just be slack space. The disk is allocated in clusters of, say, 4K (though it could be much bigger), If only 2K of a cluster is used, it still uses 4K of space. If there are a lot of small files on the drive, the % of slack space is a killer. That's really interesting actually. The web server holds over 18 thousand images, mostly of around a hundred and odd kilobytes. Your explanation would make perfect sense. dumpe2fs reports a block size of 4096. It's not hard to imagine that with that may small files, there will be some loss. By jove you might have cracked it! Thank you Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] df and du give different results
Chris, Have you tried df -hi to show the number of free inodes on the system? It should help to reveal whether it's a problem with the number of inodes used or just hidden files or something.. Hi Lucy, I think the inode usage is OK. I tried yesterday and it read 8%. Thanks for the idea though. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] df and du give different results
Help! I'm running a Dapper webserver and I'm having terrible problems with du and df giving different results: df -h gives me. FilesystemSize Used Avail Use% Mounted on /dev/mapper/Ubuntu-root 29G 27G 347M 99% / varrun252M 52K 252M 1% /var/run varlock 252M 4.0K 252M 1% /var/lock udev 252M 52K 252M 1% /dev devshm252M 0 252M 0% /dev/shm //172.18.0.13/linuxbackups 1.4T 710G 671G 52% /media/netbackup /dev/sda5 228M 14M 203M 7% /boot sudo du -hs /* gives me. 3.1M/bin 9.4M/boot 0 /cdrom 172K/dev 2.6M/etc 39M /home 4.0K/initrd 0 /initrd.img 76M /lib 48K /lost+found 263G/media 4.0K/mnt 4.0K/opt 514M/proc 20K /root 8.1M/sbin 4.0K/srv 0 /sys 12K /tmp 263M/usr 14G /var 0 /vmlinuz Now that just doesn't add up. I wondered if it might be a problem with open files, so I've tried lsof | grep deleted and lsof | grep DEL They showed Apache2 and MySQL had some files open so I restarted them. This didn't help so I restarted the server. Still no joy!! Please help me :-O Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] df and du give different results
On 1/3/08, Alec Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Its probably because the filesystem itself takes up some space. Surely not 12 Gig or so though ? Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] df and du give different results
Chris Have a poke around for hidden .trash folders, particularly on mounted media such as USB/Firewire hard drives. I have found that Ubuntu has a habit of creating these on such volumes and they do not appear to get emptied by the usual processes. I have often thought I had deleted files then realised that my disc space had not increased as a result, it was always a hidden trash file that was the culprit. Manually deleting the files from the trash files usually gets rid of them. It may be the large volume you have at /media? that is hiding such a file. I'm not sure why that hidden data wiuld not be seen by df and du though? HTH Stu Hi Stu, The volume at media is a Windows based NTFS NAS appliance. It's stored in another building and we use it to back up to. I'm not too bothered with the disk usage on that itself, it's more the local drive on the web server which is making me want to stab my own eyes out at the mo!!! :-p Oh, I forgot to mention earlier on, the Ubuntu web server is a virtual server running on VMware. I don't suppose that should make any real difference though I'd have thought du would show the file if it was just hidden though wouldn't it ? Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] df and du give different results
It's been hours now, and I'm totally and utterly stumped. I've used lsof to check whether or not there are any deleted files still sitting around taking up space, I've run an fsck, rebooted the server and deleted some logs, but there is still a very large chunk of hard disk space missing. If I've rebooted the server, surely I should have terminated any processes that had grabbed onto a file keeping it open, and surely lsof would have seen any deleted ones hanging about wouldn't it? (I grepped for DEL and deleted). The server is a LAMP server running the Gallery2 software and it's been up for months. I've Googled the answer to this until my eyes are raw. Things shouldn't be this difficult. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] df and du give different results
On Jan 3, 2008 3:53 PM, Stuart Bird [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris The volume at media is a Windows based NTFS So is mine (attached via USB). The hidden trash file is still created on it though. I have only recently discovered this feature so I am not sure why it happens but it can be annoying. Of course it may not be related to your issue but it's handy to know. Hi again Stu, Thanks for replying :-) I suppose if the .trash folder had been created on the attached device, the space would have been lost from the attached device, rather than from my server's hard disk though wouldn't it? I seem to remember having a similar problem with a digital camera, were when I deleted pictures from it in Ubuntu, I never got the disk space back. Like you say, it was caused by a .trash folder. I'd have thought du would show the file if it was just hidden though wouldn't it ? I would have thought so too. I am not at my home box right now so can't test it for you. If you haven't resolved the issue by the time I get home I will gladly run a few tests and see what results I get. Stu That'd be cool if you wouldn't mind too much. I have tried looking for the .trash folder on the server here though and couldn't find it. Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] df and du give different results
On Jan 3, 2008 3:44 PM, LeeGroups [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Concentrate on the DF's results. I can't remember the syntax but you can grep for file sizes. Start with files over 50M and work downwards. I have this trouble with my MythTV box occasionally, it usually a log file that explodes in size before the log rotates have time to remove it... Lee Hi Lee, Are you sure? I thought df only showed free space left on disks, rather than let you find problems with filesystems on the disks? I've gone over the man page for df and although it might just be me being stupid as usual ;-) I can't seem to figure out how I'd run that kind of search using df. You didn't mean du did you? The problem being that they both give different results. :-( Thanks for replying. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] df and du give different results
Chris I have just done some testing as promised with the hidden trash folder on my ntfs drive and found that both df -h and du -hs /* did not report the changes in file sizes on the /media volume until I manually deleted the files from it (therefore it would appear that both commands respond to changes in hidden files at least when files are deleted from them). However they were consistently 0.9 Gb adrift in the sizes they were reporting despite the fact that the folder I was using for testing was a little under 300 Mb. I am going to do some more testing as this happens to have some bearing on my line of work. I will post back if I come up with anything significant/relevant/interesting. If anyone out there can provide a full explanation of why/how this occurs I would be very interested. I am sad enough that I find this kind of thing fascinating :-) I hope you resolve your issue soon. Stu Thanks for that Stu, Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Put your questions to Bill Gates
On Jan 2, 2008 10:04 PM, Kirrus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just seen this on the BBC news site... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7161359.stm Anyone got any questions? Kirrus Hi Bill, What's your favourite type of penguin? Chris xxx -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu courses
Hi Stephen the group, The course I attended was at the Université Populaire in France. Ubuntu and Linux in general is very strong here. It is also used on business machines and commerce. They run course for that too and web site design. I am in the department 68 and we have an active LUG 68 where you can use the group as a drop in and take your PC for help advice; there is also a monthly meeting and talk. I am not ageist but find the group a little young for me but I am never made to feel un-welcome. Also I have only learnt French in the last few years and all the courses I attend are in French. It is a bit like beating myself on the head but I like a challenge ! Sorry I cannot point you in the direction of some where nearer, Regards to all John Hi John, Are you a British ex-pat? My missus's dad lives in Nantes, he sells property out there - it seems like a nice enviable pace of life, I wouldn't mind it to be honest but its a long time till I retire and I don't speak French so the job opportunities would be a little thin on the ground! ;-) Welcome to the group. It's usually pretty busy in here, and there are always people willing to answer any questions that you might have. If you haven't seen it already, you can find the ubuntu uk website at www.ubuntu-uk.org - that has info on how to get onto the wiki and the IRC system etc. Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] FWD: [[Hampshire] Report on Tesco Ubuntu machine]
Not to mention selling a machine with a default user name and password already set up. That blows any idea that Ubuntu is secure right out of the water! Regards, Tony. Why on earth wouldn't the silly sods have run the install mode for OEMs option? To be honest the whole affair sounds shocking. Is this a fluke/one off or are all of these esys PCs this badly configured? Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] FWD: [[Hampshire] Report on Tesco Ubuntu machine]
Not to mention selling a machine with a default user name and password already set up. That blows any idea that Ubuntu is secure right out of the water! Regards, Tony. Why on earth wouldn't the silly sods have run the install mode for OEMs option? I know the OEM option works well in recent releases, but given they installed Dapper, is it as reliable under that version. I don't know, I've never used it. Perhaps they have a sensible reason for doing it this way. Perhaps... they don't actually give a monkeys what is installed, they just chose a Linux distro so they could omit windows and thus get an attractive price point. To be honest the whole affair sounds shocking. Is this a fluke/one off or are all of these esys PCs this badly configured? Is it really that bad? Sounds like a typical out of the box install really. Cheers, Al. I dunno Al, I'd be pretty miffed if I was a newcomer to Linux and all I got was an out-of-range message when I tried to boot up my new PC! Perhaps later releases will be better OOTB. I wonder if a lot of the purchases will be by folk who intend to put a dodgy copy of Windows on them though. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Quad core CPU for Ubuntu, is it worth it?
My other half is happy now, because I've decided to go for a cheaper dual core CPU she gets an upgrade too. Rob Ssss Don't tell my missus. I haven't upgraded her from a pentium III yet :-S Chris -- 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. I roll my own *joke* http://www.homebrewcpu.com/ Chris -- 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?
Chris, Chris Rowson wrote: I go for AMDs because they're a lot cheaper. I roll my own *joke* http://www.homebrewcpu.com/ Assuming it's genuine, that's a fantastic effort on the part of the guy who did it. Regards, Tony. -- I think it was genuine Tony, I seem to remember it getting slashdotted a little while back, and there are links on the site to interviews and other info on his work. It's pretty cool really, there seems to be a whole subculture evolving around this. I wish I had the time and knowledge to give something like that a go (although I reckon my missus would string me up). Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Central authentication in Ubuntu
Chris, openLDAP is the best bet for storage.. though having a disconnected centralised authentication system I was unable to implement last time I tried it. My setup is with Windows Clients - so that's all I can suggest for now - though it seems to be a fairly common goal, so other people will probably have more experience/info. Regards, Andy Hi Andy, Yeah, my experience is with Active Directory and Windows clients, and to be honest, management wise it's pretty good. (It just costs a fortune and forces you into MS product usage.) I'd love to be able to do the same kinda thing with Linux. I've come across some stuff but it all looks a bit disjointed. Hopefully it'll get better though ;-) Looking at the Hardy specs it looks like the powers that be see this too. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Central authentication in Ubuntu
Hello folks, I've been wondering for a while, how I could put in place some kind of central authentication for a series of Ubuntu desktops/laptops. At work, I achieve this using Active Directory and Windows, but I wondered if there was a Linuxified version of this setup. I've been thinking of volunteering to get some community IT access up in the local area, and of course being able to configure PCs centrally would be great. There wouldn't be a great deal of money, so setting up a Windows Domain would be out of the question. So, whats out there that would allow me to create users/passwords centrally (but perhaps still allow laptops to cache credentials), would allow me to have automatically mapped file storage (like a mapped network drive in Windows), and if possible, help me to apply some level of desktop configuration? Any advice? Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Central authentication in Ubuntu
Greetings, Ive just achieved similar us NIS. It took me a few days but I managed to get it working: This helped: http://www.debian-administration.org/articles/36 Also there is something called LDAP but thats for another day with me. https://help.ubuntu.com/community/OpenLDAPServer Have fun Michael Hi Michael, Thanks for that - LDAP is the standard Active Directory runs on (well, kinda - although MS has bastardised it a bit). I'm reasonably comfortable with that and wouldn't mind giving it a go. One thing that confuses me is how to configure the client side (ie join a domain etc). I'm guessing it'll all be on the command line. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Central authentication in Ubuntu
It did with NIS I had to give the clients the IP address of the NIS server and edit the user and password files to point there (best way i could think of saying it). This was carried out by editing various text files in /etc In fact looking back on it, apart from some head bang wall moments, it was quite simple if you followed the guides. If you dont want to edit the files, Bimble over to http://www.webmin.com/ and have a look. I found this the other day and you install it on the server machine to give you a web interface for pretty much everything. If i had known about it at the beginning it would been easier to set the system up but at least i have managed to get some command line experience. Hi again, Fiddling with the command line doesn't bother me too much. I run some Linux stuff (proxy and web servers) here as well as Windows so its not too bad. Its just the time it takes to do it versus point and click ;-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] (marketing) Ubuntu leaflets
Dianne Reuby wrote: I've been looking at the Ubuntu leaflets https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKMarketing/Leaflets - none of them seem to include a link to ubuntuforums.com in the getting help sections. Is there any reason for this? Hi Dianne, The graphical leaflet which I helped write the text for does tell users where to get support. Although it doesn't link to ubuntuforums.com directly, it does give a link to ubuntu.com/support which in turn lists ubuntuforums.com as a support option ;-) I thought it probably better to link to the support page, so that users realise that they can either get ad hoc support for free, or pay a professional company for it. That said, the source files for the leaflets are there, so if you'd like to use them but would rather that they did point to ubuntuforums.com, you can always edit them to your preference. Hope that answers your question. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Central authentication in Ubuntu
Ooooh, I do see that One step windows domain joining ability is labeled as an essential blueprint for Hardy :-) https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/windows-authentication-integration That should help promote Ubuntu takeup in the enterprise. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Ubuntu from a Windows user perspective
John Bradbury (a windows user) has made 3 very nice screencast type videos showing his use of Ubuntu. He videoed with little preparation which leads us to hear his reaction as he discovers things like update manager, auto codec and plugin installation... Thanks Al, I just watched the first video and really enjoyed it! An invaluable and unique insight into a new users experience. Chris -- ubuntu-marketing mailing list ubuntu-marketing@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-marketing
Re: [ubuntu-uk] for the record
Don't forget crossover linux folks, If, at the end of the day, people don't want to use OO then you don't have to use Windows to run Microsoft Office :-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-marketing] White papers/Case Studies?
Dear Ubuntu: I am a member of the Chicago Loco (wiki.ubuntu.com/Posingaspopular), and we are currently working on migrating a server as a team for a small college in the area. As payment, we are accepting meeting areas, new users, thanks, and the spread of free software. We are documenting the migration for other LoCos to draw upon our experience, etc. However, we are also interested in doing a case study and/or a white paper. For those unfamiliar with white papers or case studies, I will paste the wikipedia links below. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_paper http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Case_study In particular, I am wondering if anyone has ever done anything like this, and if so, if there are general guidelines I can structure around. Thanks for the time, -Eddie Martinez -- Hey Eddie, I started this page a while ago https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/LinuxAndOSSResearchAndAdvocacy It contains a few what I'd consider white papers -ie 'governmental analysis on open source', and a pretty in depth case study into an enterprise deployment (saving $26 million over MS software over 5 years). Hope that helps. Chris. -- ubuntu-marketing mailing list ubuntu-marketing@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-marketing
Re: [Bug 154822] Re: Restricted NVDIA driver defaults output to external monitor rather than laptop screen
Please follow the instructions on https://wiki.ubuntu.com/X/Debugging and attach the appropriate debugging information. Well I've shown you a working xorg.conf - and compared it against the broken, default system generated xorg.conf, what more do you want? Surely its possible to see the differences between the two, and see where the default configuration has gone wrong isn't it? If there was something particular you wanted to know, it might be helpful to ask for it. Chris -- Restricted NVDIA driver defaults output to external monitor rather than laptop screen https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/154822 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Squid
So if squid is running on a server which is connected to the internet and all the computers connect to squid proxy on (for example)port 8000, is squid sharing the internet connection or not? Lets assume for the moment, that you have an office with a 12 port router which is in turn connected to a modem. The router has 6 PCs and 1 server patched into it. Internet --- Modem --- Router --- 6x PCs 1x Server In this case it's the router that's doing the internet connection sharing. If we disable the proxy settings on a PC, it should still be able to get to the Internet because the router is doing the connection sharing. You could have a setup like this instead. Internet --- Modem --- Server --- Router --- 6x PCs In this case the server has 2 network interface cards (NIC). One card connects exclusively to the Ethernet (out) port on your modem device, and one connects to the router. In this case you need a script which sets up some iptables rules to divert all of the traffic coming in on the network facing NIC and divert all traffic *other than port 80* to the Internet facing NIC. The script sends all port 80 traffic to port 3128 (or whatever) on the squid server (which does what it has to do with the traffic then returns cached data or sends the request on it's merry way to the Net). All you now have to do is set the ip address of your server as the gateway address for your PCs. You now have a transparent proxy server. You don't have to set proxy settings in your PC anymore as all traffic goes through the server. In a way, I guess you could say that your PC is now 'sharing your internet connection'. If you want to implement a transparent proxy server, luckily enough I documented what I did the last time I needed to do it. It's here: http://justuber.com/linux:ubuntu_and_debian:ubuntu_transparent_proxy Does that clear things up any for you? Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Squid
I mean. , I guess you could say that your SERVER is now 'sharing your internet connection'. Also, I'm assuming that the router is cheapy bog standard SOHO router and not a nice uber Cisco switch with it's own settings/routes etc etc... Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] [OT] Website of the year award...
On Nov 27, 2007 10:03 PM, Matthew Macdonald-Wallace [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.policegiftshop.co.uk/ Check out the babygrows! :o) M. Superb! Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Canonical Server Edition Advertising
Hi all, I wanted to send you the YouTube links to the Canonical Server Edition adverts. It's running in the US for the next 3 weeks on some business and IT-related sites. I would be curious to see what you think and any ideas you might have for what else might be easier than it first appears or something else you might do in the office while the server hums away. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkMlCeDu-0cfeature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6L51uZjaZUfeature=related Landing Pages www.canonical.com/troublefree www.canonical.com/easier www.canonical.com/ready There is a third I am still waiting on it appearing on YouTube so keep an eye out for it. Thanks gerry Whilst I'm glad that Canonical have cottoned on to idea of video marketing (I'm a bit of a proponent myself!), I can't help be but a wee bit disappointed at the quality of the videos. The end titles look a little bit like they were made on Impress or Powerpoint, and the video segments seem a little amateurish. The problem is, if the video looks like you made it yourself it's going to look like you haven't got the cash to pay for a proper advertising campaign. This isn't the impression you want to give to people. You're asking them to trust your server operating system to run their businesses Not good. Chuck a few quid at the problem and employ a media company. You might even be able to encourage a University to put some media students on task with this. If you want help from the community side of things trying to get something like this set up, give me a shout. I'm sure there are others here who'd help out too. There may even be media able people reading the list. I suggested a competition a while ago in the 'Ubuntu Viral Video' thread. Check out these Linux video ads: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-329Czokjk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIWjK5E62qA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwL0G9wK8j4 Can't we create something with a little more impact? Please don't treat this as me slating what you've done. I think its a good beginning, I just think we can do better ;-) Chris -- ubuntu-marketing mailing list ubuntu-marketing@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-marketing
Re: [Bug 37821] Re: Regular network drops with madwifi
Oh yes it was. If madwifi isn't capable of scanning when already connected, then it just shouldn't do the scan when given the order by NetworkManager (or by whoever). Either you support a feature or you don't support it; if you don't, you should refuse to do it when asked, either ignoring the request or returning an error. Well Matteo, I think that various people have various opinions on the matter. It's probably best not raking over those old coals again is it? ;-) -- Regular network drops with madwifi https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/37821 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 95886] Re: Wrong keyboard layout after installation (US instead of FI)
I can confirm a similar problem with Gutsy. After performing a fresh install, and selecting a British keyboard layout the system boots up with a US layout instead. ** Changed in: ubiquity (Ubuntu) Sourcepackagename: None = ubiquity Status: New = Confirmed -- Wrong keyboard layout after installation (US instead of FI) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/95886 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Network traffic analysis
On 11/24/07, Alan Pope [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, Nov 24, 2007 at 07:25:14PM +, David Restall - System Administrator wrote: I want to see where and what the traffic profile is on a server. What I have used in the past is ethereal but this seems like overkill, is there anything else out there. What I would like is something that will give me a simple report showing traffic in, out, IP addresses, ports etc. ntop? Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ I also used ntop for this: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=1232294 Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Network traffic analysis
I also used ntop for this: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=1232294 Chris Scratch that - ignore the forum post. I just read it properly and it's not very good!!! -- 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
On 11/24/07, Alan Pope [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, Nov 24, 2007 at 05:20:51PM +, James Grabham wrote: 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? Yes. Not sure SD cards are not ideal for running an OS off of. They aren't quick and will not last long with many write operations. Cheers, Al. I did wonder about that. This PC uses a solid state drive. Is that not similar to an SD card and hence will fail after x amount of write operations? Chris -- 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
Chris Rowson wrote: On 11/24/07, Alan Pope [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, Nov 24, 2007 at 05:20:51PM +, James Grabham wrote: 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? Yes. Not sure SD cards are not ideal for running an OS off of. They aren't quick and will not last long with many write operations. Cheers, Al. I did wonder about that. This PC uses a solid state drive. Is that not similar to an SD card and hence will fail after x amount of write operations? Basic technology of SD cards, USB thumb drives, and SSDs are similar and all failures after x writes, although SSD with ware-leveling have predicted life spans in excess of HDD or so the Internet tells me. It's a big subject. Here are a few references to be getting on with. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_memory_cards http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_card http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_drive http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_flash_drive http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid-state_drive Just don't expect a £5.99 1G USB thumb drive to have similar life span and responsiveness to a $999.00 64G SSD recently announced. Cool, interesting stuff there. I never knew that you could buy drop in replacement 2.5 solid state drives. I guess that if the eee is using the same type of thing, you could (if you needed more space or your SSD broke) just put in a standard laptop hard drive then? Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Asus Eee PC video review
I thought about buying one of these for the missus for christmas, but noone seems to have them in stock. Chris On Nov 23, 2007 2:07 PM, Alan Pope [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, Nov 23, 2007 at 02:06:26PM +, George MacLeod wrote: They even had a look at the Eee PC on the BBC2 weekend cookery programme 'something for the weekend' where they played with the voice control and the built in camera. Yeah, I watched that and was a little surprised how mainstream it's managed to get in such a short time. Shame it didn't work perfectly first time, but these things happen on live TV I guess. Cheers, Al. -- 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] Anything like publisher?
Don't forget, If you get really stuck - there's always Crossover Linux and perhaps Wine? that would run those irritating but essential Windows programs without Linux alternatives. Chris On Nov 20, 2007 9:10 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dianne, Many thanks for your offer, yes please do send me a copy of the Viva Designer manual. I will look up the programme, unless you know where to point me to? James Original Message: - From: Dianne Reuby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:59:42 + To: ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Anything like publisher? On Tue, 2007-11-20 at 06:10 +, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have got my partner so far hooked on Ubuntu, but she has brought some work home and one of the documents she has to work on is produced via Publisher. Is there anything simular? James I've also tried Viva Designer, which is less advanced than Scribus. I seem to remember that the tutorial was hard to find on the website, so I'd be happy to email you a copy if your partner wants to compare it with Scribus. Dianne -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ mail2web LIVE – Free email based on Microsoft(R) Exchange technology - http://link.mail2web.com/LIVE -- 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] Anything like publisher?
On 11/20/07, Sean Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: WRT Wine/Crossover, I wouldnt' be on it... the latest version of Publisher (when I installed a trial on XP) *bet* on it, even ;-) Sean Scary! To be honest, I'm using older versions of Office (when I have to use Office) so didn't know about that problem. I wonder. If Linux desktop continues to be taken up well, will Microsoft produce I version of Microsoft Office for Linux (like they do for Mac). That'd make compatibility a little less of an issue. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] how to check my kernel?
uname -r On 11/20/07, Javad Ayaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Is there an easy way to check my kernel? regards Javad -- 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] Buying A Laptop
This might sound stupid, but whenever I see a high-spec machine, I always feel it would be wasted on Linux. I've always installed and seen Linux installed on lower-spec machines (my desktop included) which is probably why. With Windows you could probably get a nice game or a resource intensive application to use, but with Linux, everything generally works well under almost any hardware (at least in my experience), which is not a bad thing. I see where you're coming from, but I guess it depends on what you want to do with your linux box... I've watched programs like GIMP and Inkscape crawl to a near stop when editing very complex images on my 2Ghz 512MB RAM laptop. I also feel firefox become a little laggy when I've got a couple of tabs open that have a lot of flash stuff going on on them. I guess your computing experience is going to depend on exactly what you use your computer for ;-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Buying A Laptop
I guess your computing experience is going to depend on exactly what you use your computer for ;-) Yeah, which is why I said what I said as I mainly use my laptop which runs *gasp* OS X *gasp* for my design work and movie editing/watching. Nowt wrong with that mate ;-) Thats one thing that OSX is no doubt better at than Ubuntu (well until Adobe starts releasing some Linux compatible vid and design stuff!) . Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Spam
Hi Kris, PEOPLE don't do it.. Its just a computer that just sits there doing it... and people click the links, get a virus, viruses uses that oc to post comments etc etc... No that's what I mean - I find it hard to believe that people click on the links not that spambots send it out. Mind you it shouldn't - some of the things I've seen recently, like the guy in one of our departments that told me his monitor had interference. It was his mobile every time it searched for a network (we still have a few CRTs). I told him it was CB radio interference and the next time it happened to speak in a loud clear voice into the monitor to change their channel. Couldn't believe it when I saw him doing it. hehehehehe -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Webcam
Interesting you are asking about webcams, because I'm playing with camE for a local pub that (for some reason I can't fathom) wants a webcam in their bar. Currently recording my every move... http://seanmiller.net/webcam Sean Mmm multiple monitors ! Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Webcam
By the way, I received two Gutsy CDs in the post a couple of days ago... they seem to be shipping them out faster than previously, perhaps because of the more limited numbers (?) Proof on webcam ;-) Sean Oooh I see - This is like a slightly more nerdy version of big brother :-) ;-) Chris -- 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
Ian Pascoe wrote: Well I cut my teeth on a Model B and the first major enhancement I did to it was to add a 5.25 floppy drive. Mmm, not sure I should confess to this in a public forum but: I also started on a Beeb, had to install the floppy-disc interface one chip at a time and installed a word-processor on a ROM (there's flash!). No hard drive then! And all that 32K of RAM!!! such luxury. Eddie Meh lightweights My first forage into computing in the 1800's was much more hardcore. You don't know you're born! I would often be called to the analytical machine late at night, because a tiny misalignment of a brass cog had caused it to render an ascii image of her majesty incorrectly (thus greatly angering subscribers of the then pigeon powered t'internet.). Chris -- 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
Weren't you the bloke who invented Microcogs in his carriage house? Just think if it weren't for silicon and a few million other discoveries you could have been the world's richest man - it's enough to make you slip your cogs thinking about it. :-) Eddie Don't remind me about it. I may have invented the idea of Microcogs, but I unfortunately sold my patent to a chap called William for a couple of hundred dollars. A few years later and Microcogs runs on pretty much every mechanical adding machine in the world If it wasn't for free and open ended cogs there wouldn't by a smidge of competition for Bill and Microcogs Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Another happy Ubuntu user :-)
On Nov 11, 2007 12:37 AM, Alan Pope [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Chris, On Sun, 2007-11-11 at 00:32 +, Chris Rowson wrote: She preferred it to Ubuntu because the 'start menu' was located in the bottom left where she expected it to be; and that by having only one panel, the interfaces took up less screen real estate (which is important on her old 1024x768 laptop display. I have never quite understood this argument, or the it's brown one. The panels are very configurable, so you could have exactly what Linux Mint gives you with standard Ubuntu and a dozen or so mouse clicks. Cheers, Al. I totally agree, but the difference is a dozen clicks for me, plus downloading and installing codecs/flash/java etc etc or not having to bother doing it. I put my hands up, I'm lazy! Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Another happy Ubuntu user :-)
Anyway, that's a nice job you did there, when it comes to people doing as you said, word processing and email Ubuntu really sticks out as a green light, mainly because of how suitable it is for that, not all pc's are for the power user *cough Slackware *cough* and it's nice to see someone that is finding Ubuntu a comfortable distro to use. I recently tested Linux Mint (basically Ubuntu with gnome-main-menu and all the codecs preinstalled) on a non-techie user (my other half in fact). She preferred it to Ubuntu because the 'start menu' was located in the bottom left where she expected it to be; and that by having only one panel, the interfaces took up less screen real estate (which is important on her old 1024x768 laptop display. I preferred it as I didn't have to worry about installing realplayer, java etc before handing it over. All that put me off was that I don't know anything about the maintainers. Although in Mint's defence, at least it uses Ubuntu repositories for the good majority of stuff (other than a couple of native Linux mint progs, and artwork) so if Linux Mint goes pear shaped, it'll still receive updates! Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Im Back!
On Nov 9, 2007 11:04 AM, Pete Stean [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: IMAP support for Gmail is imminent, although it seems entirely arbitrary when people's accounts are enabled - keep checking ;) Pete Mooowahahahaha - that'll teach you never to read my blog!! http://www.justuber.com/blog/2007/10/28/waiting-for-imap-on-your-gmail-account/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Community Gaming Server
Just out of interest, Is there a server/bandwidth sorted for this yet, or will we be needing one? Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Community Gaming Server
On Fri, 2007-11-09 at 15:47 +, Chris Rowson wrote: Is there a server/bandwidth sorted for this yet, or will we be needing one? For the US based server yes, I believe bandwidth and physical hardware are already in place. Cheers, Al. The only problem with US based servers and gaming = latency for UK folks. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Community Gaming Server
Hi Chris, On Fri, 2007-11-09 at 19:34 +, Chris Rowson wrote: For the US based server yes, I believe bandwidth and physical hardware are already in place. Cheers, Al. The only problem with US based servers and gaming = latency for UK folks. Indeed, which is why I said for the US server indicating that this was not the case for a UK server :) I have added the multi-region requirement to the wiki already. Cheers, Al. Doh - speedreading again. Is that the Ubuntu main wiki jobby? Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] (no subject)now: my messed up emails!
On Nov 8, 2007 9:44 AM, STONE COLD [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i already have a gmail account! ive always thought thunderbird and evolution would always save the email on my hard drive..thats why i never use it! Not if you use IMAP rather than POP. When you use IMAP, it downloads the headers of the email to your machine, then downloads the message only when you want to read it. It keeps the message on the server though, so whether you read it using a webmail client or IMAP through your email client. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Message_Access_Protocol Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] (no subject)now: my messed up emails!
On Nov 8, 2007 8:26 AM, STONE COLD [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i dont know how to...ive looked under all the options in hotmail...i cant see anything that i should change.! any ideas? Hi mate, Why don't you unsubscribe your hotmail email address from the list, create say a gmail account, and subscribe using that. That way, you'll get a webmail client that you know works here, plus the ability to use gmail's IMAP functions to use thunderbird or evolution to get your email too :-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Im Back!
On Nov 8, 2007 3:33 PM, Javad Ayaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ok im back with a gmail add!! Can someone tell me if this is ok now? everyone happy? :) -- Hi Javad, I don't know why - but when you send an email announcing 'I'm Back!' - I get a mental image of a grinning bloke wearing a bandanna with a machine gun strapped across his chest! Welcome back by the way - you're emails now look good ;-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] wifi mini-survey
On Nov 8, 2007 9:44 PM, Alan Pope [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, 2007-11-08 at 21:11 +, Tom Bamford wrote: Chris Rowson wrote: no encryption (me likey give free internet!!) Is that wise? Surely you are liable for activities conducted through your Internet service... Liable in that you could be cut off for infringing your ISP AUP maybe. Liable in that in a court of law it could be proved beyond reasonable doubt that you did something illegal - unlikely I would think. Depends how much you value your net connection I guess :) Cheers, Al. ( I also run a free access point ) Nah, I'd use the Cheerleader defence ;-) I've not come across any case law in the UK about this kinda thing yet. Has anyone else? Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Community Gaming Server
I'm loving the idea :-) Count me in! I'm an ex-gaming junky and would be more than happy to help out with this if you needed a hand. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] wifi mini-survey
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/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Linux Mint
snip . manually - these hacked distros are all very well, but under the bonnet they're basically Ubuntu anyway so I learnt my lesson... if there's something in Mint that I want I'll simply install it. But for users that don't want to have to bother I guess it'd be fine... Sean Oh, definately. There's no denying that all Linux Mint is, is Ubuntu with some extra codecs (well, and a few custom applications to make updating a bit more newbie friendly etc) but that's part of the appeal for me :-) I can give my friends a version of Ubuntu that just works and is very new user friendly. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Goodbye all
Just a quick note to say Goodbye to all those doing good work with Ubuntu. However, I'm afraid that given that appears acceptable behaviour on this list to make accusations of exploitation and corruption, and present that in language of a sexual nature, I no longer wish to be a part of this community. M. Mark, Marvel as you witness first hand, evidence of email being a totally useless way to communicate an idea. If you and I had discussed this over a pint in the pub, you'd probably dig where I was coming from. As it is, I think you're making a big issue out of a problem that doesn't really exist. It's not healthy to wind yourself up so much, over something so daft, where it's obvious that there was no language of a sexual nature (I think you know that) intended. Getting into these kinds of arguments is of absoloutely no benefit (especially not at this time in the morning with a raging hangover). I agree. This needs to be put to bed. Oh, and just to address the linux fanboism post. I work supporting (primarily) Microsoft based systems. This isn't going to change any time soon, because MS does the job of large scale desktop deployment and configuration better than Linux does. When someone can show me something as rounded and easily configurable as Active Directory, then I'll collect my Linux fanboi wings at the door Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Freeview
snip until 2011 (a LONG, unbearable way away). Freeview.co.uk reports my area is without any FreeView whatsoever while DigitalUK says that I can receive some channels now. snip Yeah, we had that problem too. One way around it is to get the cheapest Sky package, and cancel your contract after the first year is up. You get to keep the sattelite and reciever, but you can get the free channels anyway. It looks like Sky are going to start pulling channels off Freeview and charging for them though... I'm not sure if that'd mean they'll still allow the channels to be broadcast free over sattelite? http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml?xml=/money/2007/02/09/cnfree09.xml Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Linux Mint
SNIP In this country we don't recognise software patents do we ? SNIP *IANAL* No, but we do recognise patients based upon a developed technology. I struggle to see the divide tbh. Kind Regards, Dave Walker See, I told you this confused me :-p I still don't get it! Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ballmer screws over Nigerian schoolkids
Chris, Sorry, but I am offended by the choice of language like Ballmer screws over Nigerian schoolkids. Are you actually accusing Ballmer of sexual exploitation of vulnerable people? Or are you saying that selling Western products to African nations is the moral equivalent thereof? Mark You're not a stupid man Mark, you know exactly what I mean. I'm not getting into conversations about the sexual exploitation of children with you. I'm a mild manner person but I won't tolerate that kind of discussion anywhere - full stop. Please knock it off - Insinuating that a member of the community is alledging the filth that you have just written goes against the Ubuntu code of conduct. I do not wish to indulge in this conversation with you anymore. Regards Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ballmer screws over Nigerian schoolkids
Chris Rowson wrote: I just read this. Sickening isn't it! Not to me it isn't. The Nigerian government aren't complaining. The Nigerian people aren't complaining. [Or if they are, someone post a link and tell me about what] In fact, the person who's complaining in this article is the guy who came in second in a procurement round, and he's throwing mud around and hoping some of it sticks. Mark, Viewed against a backdrop of other MS activities - (see the other post in this thread about previous MS jollies into Africa) you'll see that this *may* run deeper than one guy sulking as he looses out in a procurement round... I'm well aware that Microsoft have played dirty in the past, but I believe in this pesky little thing called any evidence whatsoever before assuming that somehow children are being screwed over. I believe on the 'fool me once' principle. I don't use Ubuntu because I somehow think that it's truth justice and righteousness I use it because it's better OK. Fair enough, that's your choice. I'm not really that bothered why people use Ubuntu to be fair. I'm just happy that they do. What I _do_ find offensive is the fact that some people are jumping in the kids are getting screwed bandwagon, and will try to exploit the images of some of the worlds most vulnerable people to make their own petty points about free software. I'm hope you see me as an exploiter of innocent children for posting this here. To be honest though, I don't have an agenda or petty points to make. One of the reasons I like Ubuntu is that Canonical seem to have a policy of NOT descending to this kind of game, and concentrating on making Linux BETTER. That I can respect. Mark -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] C/C++ Development
I don't know if this is of any help to you, but I happened to come across this on t' interweb... http://www.steveheller.com/cppad/cppad.htm -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ballmer screws over Nigerian schoolkids
On Thu, 2007-11-01 at 22:38 +, Chris Rowson wrote: I'm hope you see me as an exploiter of innocent children for posting this here. To be honest though, I don't have an agenda or petty points to make. Despite writing in rant mode, without remembering to include the customary rant/rant tags I didn't mean to write that. Strangely I actually hope that people DO NOT see me as an exploiter of innocent children! Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] UbuCon UK Ideas
I think one of the problems here is that we seem to have a disproportionate number of Southerners/Londoners to everywhere else in the country. Thus people are always going to be biased and say - London is the best place to do this ;-) One of the major problems with London however, is the expense of doing anything down there I'd love to suggest, lets have this event in Hull, Leeds or York, but that'd only suit me and not most of the rest of you :-P Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Profile
Dougie Richardson wrote: [...] This may happen sooner than expected, with respect to HP: here's an interview with HP's Randy Hergett, Director of Engineering (http://www.oetrends.com/index.php?view=articleid=955%3Ahp-randy-hergett-shares-hps-open-source-priorities-visionItemid=1option=com_content). He has some interesting comments on desktop. Hello, Dougie. Thanks for that - I'm not sure I like their idea of VDI, though... Interesting that they chose Debian for high availability, not RHEL ;-) It is indeed :-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] UbuCon UK Ideas
On the location, my feeling is that if you run it in London people in the far north of the country may miss out because of the travelling time, so somewhere in the middle, I think would be better. Regards, Tony. -- Agreed, Somewhere nice and central would be good. Birmingham seems pretty central to both north and south dwellers. Manchester is maybe a little more north (although not so far for me!) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Best ISP?
Unfortunatly they own 99% of the phone lines so *nobody* has a choice. I am looking forward to WIMAX to get away from them. -- Matthew G Larsen Try living in the Kingston Communications area then mate. There, you really don't have a choice! One ISP who can charge whatever they like Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Interesting BBC Poll Choices
Looks like they've changed the options, we've got a No - Linux is my OS of choice now.* ** WARNING - lolcats/topic crossover *** BBC r belong to de Linux peoplz now -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Best ISP?
Unfortunately I'm stuck with the worse ISP in the country (Karoo) Because I live in the Kingston Communications Network Area (so can't get a BT line) there aren't any other ISPs providing service (mostly because KC aggressively keep them out). Ah well, at least I get to gripe about it at www.karooforums.net Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] UK Marketing: Alternative Article for Local Press
On 21/10/2007, Ian Pascoe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Following on from Chris's post last week, I decided to have a bash at writing one myself. Nothing wrong with Chris's, but I wanted to put a slightly different spin on it. No problem at all mate. It's my intention to encourage people to write into their local magazines/papers, in any way they can :-D whether that means writing your own piece or using someone elses, it's all good. The article sounds pretty good Ian, It'll read a bit more fluently if you leave it a day or two, then read it back to yourself and jiggle the punctuation and grammar about a bit. That always helps me. If you'd like to, do you fancy putting your article on the wiki so that others can use it too mate? If you do, just create another row on the table here https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKMarketing/ArticleForLocalMagazine and create a new page for your article. Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu via Tescos
Thats possible? Ahh, didn't know you could do that in OOo. :-) Sure, Open writer for instance, go to Tool Options On the left of that screen, select Load Save General In that window you can now select the default file format to save as. Simply asscociate text document with word 97 2000 XP for example, then do the same with the other file formats. I thought I'd just add, although I'm sure there'll be purists who scoff at the idea of doing this, personally I find it easier than trying to explain to someone how to save as ODF as standard, but then export to .DOC when sharing files with others... Interestingly enough, there's a discussion about the self same thing on /. today. :-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] OEM Setup was Ubuntu via Tescos
On 20/10/2007, Ian Pascoe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rob - how? E There's this 'ere guvnor! https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Ubuntu_OEM_Installer_Overview It's written for Dapper but well, you get the idea... Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-marketing] Ubuntu PCs on sale with Tesco
An observant member of the ubuntu-uk mailing list found this item on the Tesco website. http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.200-3224.aspx Looks like Dell isn't the only mainstream OEM starting to sell PCs with Ubuntu installed :-D Chris -- ubuntu-marketing mailing list ubuntu-marketing@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-marketing
[Bug 154822] Restricted NVDIA driver defaults output to external monitor rather than laptop screen
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: nvidia-glx When I update using the restricted manager the NVIDIA driver that it installs defaults to the external monitor rather than the laptop's main screen. This means that the first boot up after installing shows a blank screen until I CTRL ALT F2 and change the xorg.conf file manually. --Doesn't Work (Driver Default)-- Section Monitor Identifier Generic Monitor Option DPMS Horizsync 30-70 Vertrefresh 50-160 EndSection Section Screen Identifier Default Screen Device Generic Video Card Monitor Generic Monitor Defaultdepth24 EndSection ---Does work (excerpt from an old nvidia config file)- Section Monitor # HorizSync source: xconfig, VertRefresh source: xconfig Identifier Monitor0 VendorName Unknown ModelName CRT-0 HorizSync 31.0 - 83.0 VertRefresh 56.0 - 75.0 Option DPMS EndSection Section Screen Identifier Screen0 Device Videocard0 MonitorMonitor0 DefaultDepth24 Option TwinView 1 Option metamodes CRT: 1400x1050 +0+0, DFP: nvidia-auto-select +0+0; CRT: 1024x768 +0+0, DFP: nvidia-auto-select +1024+0; CRT: 800x600 +0+0, DFP: nvidia-auto-select +800+0; CRT: 640x480 +0+0, DFP: nvidia-auto-select +640+0 SubSection Display Depth 24 Modes 1400x1050 1280x1024 1024x768 800x600 640x480 EndSubSection EndSection - I'll attach the full working xorg.conf file. ** Affects: linux-restricted-modules-2.6.22 (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New -- Restricted NVDIA driver defaults output to external monitor rather than laptop screen https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/154822 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 154822] Re: Restricted NVDIA driver defaults output to external monitor rather than laptop screen
Working xorg.conf file for nvidia geforce4 440 go ** Attachment added: Working xorg.conf file for nvidia geforce4 440 go http://launchpadlibrarian.net/10080222/xorg.conf -- Restricted NVDIA driver defaults output to external monitor rather than laptop screen https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/154822 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 154822] Re: Restricted NVDIA driver defaults output to external monitor rather than laptop screen
Working xorg.conf file for nvidia geforce4 440 go ** Attachment added: Working xorg.conf file for nvidia geforce4 440 go http://launchpadlibrarian.net/10080223/xorg.conf -- Restricted NVDIA driver defaults output to external monitor rather than laptop screen https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/154822 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 146706] Re: [Gutsy Beta] Live cd graphics fail with nvidia geforce4 440 go
I don't know if it's of relevance, but the problem with the output defaulting to the secondary monitor, rather than the laptop screen is reported here https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux- restricted-modules-2.6.22/+bug/154822 -- [Gutsy Beta] Live cd graphics fail with nvidia geforce4 440 go https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/146706 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[ubuntu-uk] NVIDIA driver problem
Hi folks, In every version of Ubuntu that I've used, I've come across a slightly irritating problem with the restricted nvidia drivers. When I update using the restricted manager the nvidia driver that it installs defaults to the external monitor rather than the laptop's main screen. This means that the first boot up after installing shows a blank screen until I CTRL ALT F2 and change the xorg.conf file manually. Whilst it's not too much bother for myself, I imagine it'd be a show stopper for a new user. So - Where should I report this do you reckon? I'd imagine launchpad, but as the nvidia drivers are binary thus uneditable by the community, should it be nvidia I'm reporting it to instead? What do reckon folks? Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Look who I just met...
It's funny how strange things can happen to cheer you up on miserable days. Walking across the city centre just now, I met my computing related cartoon hero (except for Tux of course!) http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2149/1634609970_72eefd4787_b.jpg If only we could get some oversized costumes for Hardy Heron when it comes out! Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [Bug 146706] Re: [Gutsy Beta] Live cd graphics fail with nvidia geforce4 440 go
I've just done an install using the release version of Ubuntu Gutsy and the issue still exists when using the live cd. Using safe mode allows access. When installing the restricted nvidia drivers onto a properly installed instance of Gutsy they seem to work albeit the driver defaults output to the secondary monitor rather than the laptop lcd. Cheers Chris -- [Gutsy Beta] Live cd graphics fail with nvidia geforce4 440 go https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/146706 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Advice for the future
On 17/10/2007, Matthew Larsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 17/10/2007, Chris Rowson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It'd be interesting for people to put their money where their mouth's are, and tell us what they do for a living and what their level of qualification is. Matt: Placement year doing contract work (primarily analysis / design and rollout management). I'm not sure what I want to do when I graduate hence placement year. So you're still studying then? Whilst this is great, it's kinda a no-brainer that you'll be pro-degree mate as you're not in the employment arena yet :-P Anyone who is currently on a degree course is of course going to say that it's the best way forward, as alternately anyone who hasn't got one is going to say it doesn't matter... Likewise anyone who isnt on one is going to say how pointless they are ... cyclic argument. If you read that back again, you'll notice that I already said that. But look at the facts: 1) Graduates make more money (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/6999510.stm) 2) You move up the management chain more quickly (virtually every company has a grad scheme) 3) You open your oppertunities massively If you have the opportunity, you really should go. You could go do llama farming in Peru when you graduate: you might as well get a degree before you do! I really do not understand why there is so much opposition to what I am saying. I am not criticising people without degrees, i'm advising Jai that if he wants the best opportunities you need to get a good degree from a good university. Yes, you can get into the industry without one, but for the reasons mentioned above it is well worth going for it. Matt, noone is opposing what you say. The difference is that not everyone is throwing up their arms and agreeing with you. Whilst it'd be nice if everyone did, everyone has an opinion on the matter and you're not likely to change it very easily ;-) It's great that you're doing your IT degree and that you're enjoying it mate, but noone is gettng at you because you are. You're obviously 100% assured that you made the right decision and that's great, but remember -what was the right decision for you isn't always the right decision for everyone else :-D Chris Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Advice for the future
What do I do now? Take a third-rate University and end up with a qualification that's not worth the paper it's written on or take an A level whilst living on the streets? Hi mate, I don't know if it's just me, but I don't think many people give a monkeys which university you get your degree from (unless you're batting off Oxford and Cambridge for a place). Unless you get you degree from University of Lampong Village Naha Province South Indonesia I don't think an employers going to bat an eyelid at you going to a third rate uni. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [Bug 103945] Re: desktop cd fails to start gdm with hp nc6400 (widescreen, ati-based laptop)
I also agree that if the new method of installing doesn't work, we should default back to the old method. Chris -- desktop cd fails to start gdm with hp nc6400 (widescreen, ati-based laptop) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/103945 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [ubuntu-uk] help!i want to control my torrents over the web!
if you do want access to a machine via ssh from work or some other insecure or restricted location. you could use WebShell http://www-personal.umich.edu/~mressl/webshell/ WebShell is a web-based ssh shell. It runs on any browser capable of JavaScript and AJAX. You can use it from any computer or iPhone/smartphone. The server is written in Python and is very easy to set up on Linux, Mac OS X, *BSD, Solaris, and any Unix that runs python 2.3. Very nice :-D I just installed that on my vps - One thing, the text seemed a little slow to update as I typed into the shell, is that usual? Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] help!i want to control my torrents over the web!
As an alternative put putty on a usb key and use ssh. +1 sudo apt-get install ssh on your home pc. Change the listening port for ssh to port 443, sudo apt-get install rtorrent onto your home pc. Connect to home from work using ssh and user rtorrent ;-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] help!i want to control my torrents over the web!
Connect to home from work using ssh and user rtorrent ...how will i do that from a windows machine? Download putty.exe http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/ It doesn't have to be installed on the PC as such. It will run from a usb stick or whatever Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Submitting articles to newspapers/local mags
Great stuff, excellent! Articles are the first stage of a 'UK Marketing Push' https://launchpad.net/uk-marketing-push If received successfully, we should be able to create follow on articles. In the perfect world, publishers would become interested enough to publish a monthly article. I do envisage that the rejection rate will be quite high though. That's why we need to try and submit to as many publications as possible (and why we need to track who we have submitted to to). Thank you for taking the time to give it a go :-D Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Gutsy beta CD won't boot properly
Hi all, I've burned the gutsy beta CD. It will boot and show the menu (Start Live CD/Check CD Contents/Memory Test/etc.) but the only option that doesn't hang the PC is the 'Boot From First Hard Disk' option. Hey Neil, How far is it getting? I know that I've had problems with the Gutsy beta CD and the xserver. The screen when blank and appeared to lock up, but giving it a CTRL ALT F1 got me a terminal. Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Full Circle Magazine looking for podcasters
Matt over at Penguin Central seems to be the main contender so far, how about some of you guys contact Matt and form a 'super-group'? I'm sure he'd be glad of some extra help? :) http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=3460956postcount=6 All the best! Ronnie It looks - from reading the post that you're linking to - like Alan and Matt have already been discussing this. Alan - could you feed back to the group where you currently stand with the Full Circle podcast idea? Do you want/need others from ubuntu-uk to get on board with Matt and yourself? Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
