Re: [ubuntu-uk] Getting the group going
On 08/09/06, Michael Wood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Steve Smith wrote: > > Do you have ftp access to ubuntu-uk.org so that we can install xplanet > > (http://packages.debian.org/stable/graphics/xplanet) on there? > I have ssh access to the server and actually installed a planet Cool! Though xplanet is for the map, not a blog planet (I have got the right thing, yeh?) -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Getting the group going
Steve Smith wrote: > On 08/09/06, Matthew East <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:# > >> How about adapting the scripts that create >> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWorldwide to generate a map from the >> launchpad group? >> > > Despite my unhealthy fascination with all things Google (see > https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-uk/2006-June/000457.html for > some of my reasons), in the intrests of something that works and all > in one place being better than something that doesn't exist or is > haphazardly spread across two sites, I'd agree that's a great idea! > > If in the future we move on to a full separate ubuntu-uk.org site, we > could vote on a change to a different map system. > > Do you have ftp access to ubuntu-uk.org so that we can install xplanet > (http://packages.debian.org/stable/graphics/xplanet) on there? (To > clarify for anyone else joining the conversation, the script needs to > be installed somewhere, but the jpg it outputs will be shown on the > main wiki; also, the correct original link is > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWorldWide). > Steve > > I have ssh access to the server and actually installed a planet this morning but didn't announce it as I was hoping to get planet.ubuntu-uk.org subdomain setup for it first. You can find the planet at http://www.ubuntu-uk.org/planet/ it hasn't been finished yet and currently just has default settings and some feeds which were in the default config (though i added my blog ;) However in getting the subdomain the admin of the box tells me that it's developing a hard disk problem. So i'm just going to hold off spending time on it until we know the situation with it more clearly. Thanks, Michael Wood -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Meet @ LinuxWorld London - Wed 25thOct 2006
>> Sounds like a good idea. Do you think we could organise a weekend >> meet, some time after, for those who can't make it down? > > Yes, I think we should. I think it would be nice to have regular > informal meets, possibly quarterly in different parts of the UK. :) That would be brilliant -- I'll be trying for Linuxworld, but considering the amount of leave I just put in for I'll probably not get away. A quarterly Ubuntu-UK meet would be very good. -- glennji -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Meet @ LinuxWorld London - Wed 25th, Oct 2006
I hope to be there, looks like theres quite a bit of interest. -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Getting the group going
On 08/09/06, Matthew East <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:# > How about adapting the scripts that create > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWorldwide to generate a map from the > launchpad group? Despite my unhealthy fascination with all things Google (see https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-uk/2006-June/000457.html for some of my reasons), in the intrests of something that works and all in one place being better than something that doesn't exist or is haphazardly spread across two sites, I'd agree that's a great idea! If in the future we move on to a full separate ubuntu-uk.org site, we could vote on a change to a different map system. Do you have ftp access to ubuntu-uk.org so that we can install xplanet (http://packages.debian.org/stable/graphics/xplanet) on there? (To clarify for anyone else joining the conversation, the script needs to be installed somewhere, but the jpg it outputs will be shown on the main wiki; also, the correct original link is https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWorldWide). Steve -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
[ubuntu-uk] video convertion
I wonder if anyone can help me. I am trying to find some software which will convert video files from one format to another especially from quicktime to .avi or .jpg. Also, I need to able to convert video files produced on a digicam to .avi. There is no problem doing this with windows software free to download but, so far, I have been unable to find the equivalent which will work with Ubuntu. Further, I am not very good at using a terminal but I will if I have to. I will happily explain, in detail, to any one who may be interested, what I am trying to do and why. Suffice it to say I can do all I need under widows for free. Norman Silverstone -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Getting the group going
On Fri, Sep 08, 2006 at 05:08:40PM +0100, Malcolm Alce-King wrote: > Just a thought but, while Ubuntu software is free to distribute copy etc. > Isn't the Ubuntu logo copyright of Canonical Ltd? > In addition to copyright, merchandise is already available at > http://www.cafepress.com/ubuntushop/. > Wouldn't want to upset our benevolent sponsor - would we! It's licenced under creative commons. If you're selling items then you need a trademark licence, which is available at no cost. Jonathan -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
[ubuntu-uk] Graphics card ??
Anyone had problems with a nvidia fx5700 le vid card ??..This card seems to run ok in Ububtu and Mepis but on a spare partition I use for trying other distros the machine freezes completely with Freespire Saboyan and Xandros...I tried Elive on it and whilst it froze using the nvidia drivers it was ok on plain vesa.Is there a chance that the card is faulty and in the near future my Ubuntu might go the same way ??.. I have tried both Mepis and Ubuntu on the spare partition and both work ok... -- Regards Ted Wager G3TPI High Peak UK Using Ubuntu Linux -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Getting the group going
Malcolm Alce-King wrote: > Just a thought but, while Ubuntu software is free to distribute copy etc. > Isn't the Ubuntu logo copyright of Canonical Ltd? > In addition to copyright, merchandise is already available at > http://www.cafepress.com/ubuntushop/. > Its a very good point. But since theres no harm in getting a price or in asking the questions I usually dont ask until I know if I want to . Then yes the next step is to get permission and then move on to confirming the job. But yours is a good point . Futher whilst merchandise is available elsewhere my local neighbourhood promotional market person is just next door Nik -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Getting the group going
On Fri, 2006-09-08 at 17:08 +0100, Malcolm Alce-King wrote: > Just a thought but, while Ubuntu software is free to distribute copy etc. > Isn't the Ubuntu logo copyright of Canonical Ltd? > In addition to copyright, merchandise is already available at > http://www.cafepress.com/ubuntushop/. > Wouldn't want to upset our benevolent sponsor - would we! If so, then we just need to ask their permission (in writing) to use the copyrighted material. I can't see how they could object! Regards, Tony. -- Tony Arnold, IT Security Coordinator, University of Manchester, IT Services Division, Kilburn Building, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL. T: +44 (0)161 275 6093, F: +44 (0)870 136 1004, M: +44 (0)773 330 0039 E: [EMAIL PROTECTED], H: http://www.man.ac.uk/Tony.Arnold -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Getting the group going
Just a thought but, while Ubuntu software is free to distribute copy etc. Isn't the Ubuntu logo copyright of Canonical Ltd? In addition to copyright, merchandise is already available at http://www.cafepress.com/ubuntushop/. Wouldn't want to upset our benevolent sponsor - would we! Regards Malcolm Alce-King -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of nik Sent: 08 September 2006 16:16 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; British Ubuntu Talk Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Getting the group going I was about to ask my local promotional marketing material chap to make me up some more Polo Shirts ( £18 a piece ( yep im pimping! )). So where can I get the Ubuntu logo suitable to have emblazoned on them so I can get him to make me a template and get knitting with it! Nik Reduced Hackers Sussex -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Meet @ LinuxWorld London - Wed 25th Oct 2006
On Fri, 2006-09-08 at 13:59 +0100, Jono Bacon wrote: > On Wed 25th Oct and Thu 26th Oct 2006, the LinuxWorld Expo and > Conference will be happening at Olympia 2 in London. The two event is > packed with stands, exhibitions, a .org village and more. > I'll try and make it, but I may be somewhat busy releasing edgy ;) Scott -- Scott James Remnant [EMAIL PROTECTED] signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Getting the group going
Hi, * Steve Smith: > On 08/09/06, Jono Bacon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> [..] Its better have updates on a slightly less sexy >> wiki than have no updates on an uber-sexy site. :) > > Yes, I agree! > > As for the map, see https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/GetUbuntu for ideas > so far. I think Grant has made a start on it, altough I haven't seen > him around here for a while. The big problem is anything that needs > php can't go on the wiki. How about adapting the scripts that create https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWorldwide to generate a map from the launchpad group? Matt -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Getting the group going
Nik, you can get the logo and such from https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Official nik wrote: > I was about to ask my local promotional marketing material chap to make > me up some more Polo Shirts ( £18 a piece ( yep im pimping! )). So where > can I get the Ubuntu logo suitable to have emblazoned on them so I can > get him to make me a template and get knitting with it! > > Nik > Reduced Hackers > Sussex > > I Will be attending linux expo as well this October as I'm on the gnome uk stand. -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Getting the group going
On Fri, 2006-09-08 at 16:16 +0100, nik wrote: > I was about to ask my local promotional marketing material chap to make > me up some more Polo Shirts ( £18 a piece ( yep im pimping! )). So where > can I get the Ubuntu logo suitable to have emblazoned on them so I can > get him to make me a template and get knitting with it! Maybe get some Ubuntu UK ones too. :) Jono -- Jono Bacon Ubuntu Community Manager jono(at)ubuntu(dot)com www.ubuntu.com / www.jonobacon.org -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Meet @ LinuxWorld London - Wed 25th Oct 2006
Will do my best, would be great! It's term-time so will have to wait until I know when I'm free. Steve :) -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Getting the group going
On 08/09/06, Jono Bacon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > [..] Its better have updates on a slightly less sexy > wiki than have no updates on an uber-sexy site. :) Yes, I agree! As for the map, see https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/GetUbuntu for ideas so far. I think Grant has made a start on it, altough I haven't seen him around here for a while. The big problem is anything that needs php can't go on the wiki. Steve -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Getting the group going
I was about to ask my local promotional marketing material chap to make me up some more Polo Shirts ( £18 a piece ( yep im pimping! )). So where can I get the Ubuntu logo suitable to have emblazoned on them so I can get him to make me a template and get knitting with it! Nik Reduced Hackers Sussex -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Meet @ LinuxWorld London - Wed 25th Oct 2006
Jono Bacon wrote: > Hi all, > > So, I am proposing we meet in the .org village on Wed 25th Oct at > 2.30pm. > > > Can anyone make it along? > Me Too, I'll be there [1] Nik [1] I wasnt going to do this but Jono asked me to post a me2 -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Meet @ LinuxWorld London - Wed 25th Oct 2006
> > > So, I am proposing we meet in the .org village on Wed 25th Oct at We hope to come down on the Thursday. It's during the registration period here and start of the new academic term so we shall be flat out with peoples wanting help. If we make it, we'll pop along. Matthew Chelmsford Linux User Group Writtle College -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Meet @ LinuxWorld London - Wed 25th Oct 2006
On 9/8/06, Matthew Revell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 08/09/06, Jono Bacon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > So, I am proposing we meet in the .org village on Wed 25th Oct at > > 2.30pm. > > > > Can anyone make it along? > > Sounds like a good idea. Do you think we could organise a weekend > meet, some time after, for those who can't make it down? Seconded. My spine is fused to a desk in the City during the week, but could possibly trick spouse into letting me out for a weekend meet. -Eamonn -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Meet @ LinuxWorld London - Wed 25th Oct 2006
On Fri, 2006-09-08 at 14:06 +0100, Matthew Revell wrote: > On 08/09/06, Jono Bacon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > So, I am proposing we meet in the .org village on Wed 25th Oct at > > 2.30pm. > > > > Can anyone make it along? > > Sounds like a good idea. Do you think we could organise a weekend > meet, some time after, for those who can't make it down? Yes, I think we should. I think it would be nice to have regular informal meets, possibly quarterly in different parts of the UK. :) Jono -- Jono Bacon Ubuntu Community Manager jono(at)ubuntu(dot)com www.ubuntu.com / www.jonobacon.org -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Meet @ LinuxWorld London - Wed 25th Oct 2006
On 08/09/06, Jono Bacon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So, I am proposing we meet in the .org village on Wed 25th Oct at > 2.30pm. > > Can anyone make it along? Sounds like a good idea. Do you think we could organise a weekend meet, some time after, for those who can't make it down? -- Matthew Revell www.understated.co.uk -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Meet @ LinuxWorld London - Wed 25th Oct 2006
Hi all, On Wed 25th Oct and Thu 26th Oct 2006, the LinuxWorld Expo and Conference will be happening at Olympia 2 in London. The two event is packed with stands, exhibitions, a .org village and more. I will be at the event, and I figured this could be a great opportunity for us all to meet up and flesh ideas and plans for Ubuntu UK to make it a real kick arse LoCo group. :) When we meet up it would be good to grab a cup of something delicious, and discuss some of the following: * the strucuture of Ubuntu UK. * areas of interest, such as events, advocacy, education etc. * up and coming events to have an Ubuntu presence. * possibilities for distributing Ubuntu CDs and other merchendise. * anything else... :) So, I am proposing we meet in the .org village on Wed 25th Oct at 2.30pm. Can anyone make it along? Jono -- Jono Bacon Ubuntu Community Manager jono(at)ubuntu(dot)com www.ubuntu.com / www.jonobacon.org -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Getting the group going
On Fri, 2006-09-08 at 10:15 +0100, Matthew East wrote: > The thing about this is that the loco-websites are generally focused on > giving support in non-English languages, and if we want to get a website > going, it is important to figure out what we are actually going to put > on it. It's pretty good to work in the wiki as much as possible, because > all Ubuntu teams work there (see ubuntu-au) and it is a great way of > sharing ideas and keeping track of what everyone is doing. So if we want > a website, we should focus on what it would actually do. I agree, I think that if the wiki makes most sense to ease updates and whatnot, lets use the wiki and maybe get the ubuntu-uk.org domain to re-direct to the wiki. Its better have updates on a slightly less sexy wiki than have no updates on an uber-sexy site. :) Jono -- Jono Bacon Ubuntu Community Manager jono(at)ubuntu(dot)com www.ubuntu.com / www.jonobacon.org -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Getting the group going
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Hi, * Jono Bacon: > * Website. Get the website up and running. Would be nice for the > website to match the look and feel of existing sites, and maybe we could > work with another LoCo team to borrow their design. The thing about this is that the loco-websites are generally focused on giving support in non-English languages, and if we want to get a website going, it is important to figure out what we are actually going to put on it. It's pretty good to work in the wiki as much as possible, because all Ubuntu teams work there (see ubuntu-au) and it is a great way of sharing ideas and keeping track of what everyone is doing. So if we want a website, we should focus on what it would actually do. For example, Ubuntu chicago have a very nice site indeed, based on Drupal (http://chi.ubuntu-us.org/), but in fact it is basically an alternative to the official Ubuntu website with links to the Chicago team for people to get into the group and get local help. > * Map. I think it is really important that we have a map of the UK and > people can say where they are. +1! > * Events. There are quite a few possibilities for events. Not only do > we have computer fairs across the country (see the Infopoint project > (http://infopointproject.org/ for details of groups that demonstrate > Linux at computer fairs). We could also organise sprints, hack-fests, > installfests and more. :) +1! > * News. It would be nice to post UK Ubuntu news on the website. Y'know, > details of schools moving to Open Source, interesting events with Ubuntu > speakers and teams, success stories and more. :) Nice idea, although again much of this might overlap with articles which would be great on the Fridge and shared with the whole international community. M -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.2.2 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFFATSqtSaF0w5rBv8RAl2SAJoC2/3R6BcNjDw1ceq/6PG61DGspgCfZMan cXGya3xLK3BEDgkH/ElLBvk= =tKtD -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Address for Ubuntu case stickers
On Fri, 2006-09-08 at 09:27 +0100, Matthew Revell wrote: > Thanks Jono. When will the Linux Emporium guys be able to receive SAEs? I assume they will want to receive them when they get the stickers so they don't get a backlog. :) Jono -- Jono Bacon Ubuntu Community Manager jono(at)ubuntu(dot)com www.ubuntu.com / www.jonobacon.org -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
[ubuntu-uk] Getting the group going
Howdy folks, I am a fairly recent addition to the group, and it seems that the group is just getting going and getting organised. I figured it may be useful to ping out an email with some ideas of stuff to do, and maybe some people can stand up and volunteer themselves. So, here are some ideas for things that I think could be useful for the group to do: * Website. Get the website up and running. Would be nice for the website to match the look and feel of existing sites, and maybe we could work with another LoCo team to borrow their design. As an example, ubuntu-fr have a pretty nice site. Might be worth posting a message on loco-contacts to ask if anyone can send us a theme for the site. Naturally, it depends on what CMS is running the site. * Map. I think it is really important that we have a map of the UK and people can say where they are. This helps regional people to meet up and have a pint or six. I am sure there are little clusters of Ubuntu users in different parts of the UK. Again, other groups have made maps, so lets talk to them. * Events. There are quite a few possibilities for events. Not only do we have computer fairs across the country (see the Infopoint project (http://infopointproject.org/ for details of groups that demonstrate Linux at computer fairs). We could also organise sprints, hack-fests, installfests and more. :) * News. It would be nice to post UK Ubuntu news on the website. Y'know, details of schools moving to Open Source, interesting events with Ubuntu speakers and teams, success stories and more. :) Getting a LoCo team going is hard work, but I think if we all pull together we can make ubuntu-uk a real standard for LoCo teams. :) Thoughts? Jono -- Jono Bacon Ubuntu Community Manager jono(at)ubuntu(dot)com www.ubuntu.com / www.jonobacon.org -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Address for Ubuntu case stickers
On Wed, 2006-09-06 at 17:03 +0100, Alan Helmore-Simpson wrote: > If Canonical, could provide the address and forward a bunch of them every > week, a couple of us could stuff the labels into the envelopes on a > round-robin basis? Feat not! I have been in touch with the Linux Emporium and they will act as an address. They have some stickers on their way. :) Jono -- Jono Bacon Ubuntu Community Manager jono(at)ubuntu(dot)com www.ubuntu.com / www.jonobacon.org -- ubuntu-uk mailing list ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk
