Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?

[Kris Douglas]

On 08/10/2007, London School of Puppetry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> On 08/10/2007, James Grabham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> > No, I need a laptop for under £100 to replace my IBM TP 600 at some
> > point though.  Having no money sucks.
> >
> > On 10/7/07, Alec Wright < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > >
> > > Title says it all really.
> > > I just ordered one three minutes ago xD
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> >
> Hi, I got a cheap Dell from [EMAIL PROTECTED] - and put Ubuntu onto
> ityou might try contacting them. Caroline
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I got a Dell with windows. 6400 1.6ghz dual core, 1gb ram, 256 ATI gfx...
The machine is amazing. The build quality is substantially better than any
of the other currently available laptops. I am so glad I got this little
machine.

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] [IDEA] ICS calendar of meetings

[Ron Rhodes]

Matthew Larsen wrote:
> Christ dont you guys have jobs you should be getting on with?
>
>   
Hi Matthew,

Not me! been retired for 13 years come next month.

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Tag Lines?

[London School of Puppetry]

On 08/10/2007, James Grabham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> Ubuntu - cos were better than you.  And we know it.  :D
>
> (yes I did steal it from dodgeball)
>
> Seriously though
>
> I think it needs to explain what Ubuntu is, and what an OS is, as well as
> saying how easy it is, and of course that its free, and up to date.  -  This
> could be difficult
>
> On 10/2/07, Philip Newborough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Hello list
> >
> > I'm working on some web based adverts to do a little Ubuntu advocacy.
> > Now I know you 'orrible lot are a talented bunch [FYI - that was some
> > flattery] so I thought I'd ask for your ideas and opinions.
> >
> > Basically there's an image based link along with a text based link.
> > The images are already sorted but the text based links need a little
> > creative thinking. The format goes like this:
> >
> > Ubuntu Linux, <--insert tag line with 10 words or less-->
> >
> > The tag line needs to sell Ubuntu as best as it can. Serious and
> > comical suggestions welcome :-)
> >
> > Any help is greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Phil/.
> >
> > P.S. No points for suggesting "Linux for Human Beings!" :D
>
>
Hi there- Ubuntu for troublefree excitement, or Free rides with Ubuntu or
The Best Things in Life are trouble-free- including Ubuntu...

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[ubuntu-uk] Gutsy release party: The Pembury Tavern

[John Levin]

Hi all,

I visited the Pembury Tavern, the venue I suggested for the Gutsy London
launch party.
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/GutsyReleaseParty

It's a nice large pub, one room but with a spur to the right that we
could ensconce ourselves in. No music, jukebox or piped; no tv; very
good beers reasonably priced.

Travel is quite good; no underground nearby but plenty of buses and
Hackney Central / Downs overground stations are close. There is some
parking (but not advisable if you're drinking):
http://www.individualpubs.co.uk/pembury/where.html

Interest whetted?

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?

[London School of Puppetry]

On 08/10/2007, James Grabham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> No, I need a laptop for under £100 to replace my IBM TP 600 at some point
> though.  Having no money sucks.
>
> On 10/7/07, Alec Wright < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Title says it all really.
> > I just ordered one three minutes ago xD
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> > Alec Wright <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>
Hi, I got a cheap Dell from [EMAIL PROTECTED] - and put Ubuntu onto
ityou might try contacting them. Caroline

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Tag Lines?

[James Grabham]

Ubuntu - cos were better than you.  And we know it.  :D

(yes I did steal it from dodgeball)

Seriously though

I think it needs to explain what Ubuntu is, and what an OS is, as well as
saying how easy it is, and of course that its free, and up to date.  -  This
could be difficult

On 10/2/07, Philip Newborough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hello list
>
> I'm working on some web based adverts to do a little Ubuntu advocacy.
> Now I know you 'orrible lot are a talented bunch [FYI - that was some
> flattery] so I thought I'd ask for your ideas and opinions.
>
> Basically there's an image based link along with a text based link.
> The images are already sorted but the text based links need a little
> creative thinking. The format goes like this:
>
> Ubuntu Linux, <--insert tag line with 10 words or less-->
>
> The tag line needs to sell Ubuntu as best as it can. Serious and
> comical suggestions welcome :-)
>
> Any help is greatly appreciated.
>
> Cheers
>
> Phil/.
>
> P.S. No points for suggesting "Linux for Human Beings!" :D
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?

[James Grabham]

No, I need a laptop for under £100 to replace my IBM TP 600 at some point
though.  Having no money sucks.

On 10/7/07, Alec Wright <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> Title says it all really.
> I just ordered one three minutes ago xD
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] [IDEA] ICS calendar of meetings

[Matthew Larsen]

> This _is_ my job ;)

Wanna swap?
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] sunkeyboard not welcome

[Daniel Lamb]

Please give some more details, what machine are you using?

 

What version of Ubuntu server?

 

What connection is the keyboard, ps2, usb or old keyoard 5 pin?

 

Regards,

Daniel

 

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Subject: [ubuntu-uk] sunkeyboard not welcome

 

hoi,

has anybody an idea why my sun keyboard type 5 from an old ultra5 is not
recognised by the lovely ubuntu server?

 

cheers

shen

  

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[ubuntu-uk] sunkeyboard not welcome

[tryo tas]

hoi,
  has anybody an idea why my sun keyboard type 5 from an old ultra5 is not 
recognised by the lovely ubuntu server?
   
  cheers
  shen

   
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?

[Daniel Lamb]

No I meant it you use a cd or do it from the Ubuntu repositories then it
voids the Dell warranty I think does it not?

 

Regards,

Daniel

 

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Sent: 08 October 2007 12:18
To: British Ubuntu Talk
Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?

 

On Mon, 2007-10-08 at 12:15 +0100, Daniel Lamb wrote: 

 
See that is what I mean, but Dell don't cover upgrades do they?
 
Was it a D620?
 
Regards,
Daniel


I would have no idea - do they have separate repositories?? I just use the
standard ubuntu ones...
Its a D610... 

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?

[Daniel Lamb]

Fair play, if it was your old man who bought should have got the support,
lol.
Cheers,
Daniel

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Sent: 08 October 2007 12:21
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Daniel Lamb wrote:
> Why buy the Dell laptop then?(and not another cheaper or maybe more
> expensive but better model)
>
> Surely the point in buying a Dell Ubuntu laptop is that there is support
> with it to help setup the pc, isn't this is more an end user thing?
>
> Or am I being stupid?
>
> Regards,
> Daniel
>
>   
There where 3 main reasons I bought it.
1. I wanted to support a big manufacturer putting linux onto 
desktop/laptop machines, as unless people support it, it won't take off.
2. It was fantastic to have a machine turn up at the door that worked 
with what I wanted out of the box. No more opening the box then 
reformatting/sorting out hardware problems etc
3. I didn't buy it. Being a penniless student my old man purchased it 
for me. He trusts Dell with his card details rather than some other name 
he might not have heard of.

Mainly though I got it for points 1 and 2, though having it as I wanted 
it more or less out of the box was a really big boon for me as I enjoy 
being lazy :-)

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?

[Matthew Daubney]

Daniel Lamb wrote:
> Why buy the Dell laptop then?(and not another cheaper or maybe more
> expensive but better model)
>
> Surely the point in buying a Dell Ubuntu laptop is that there is support
> with it to help setup the pc, isn't this is more an end user thing?
>
> Or am I being stupid?
>
> Regards,
> Daniel
>
>   
There where 3 main reasons I bought it.
1. I wanted to support a big manufacturer putting linux onto 
desktop/laptop machines, as unless people support it, it won't take off.
2. It was fantastic to have a machine turn up at the door that worked 
with what I wanted out of the box. No more opening the box then 
reformatting/sorting out hardware problems etc
3. I didn't buy it. Being a penniless student my old man purchased it 
for me. He trusts Dell with his card details rather than some other name 
he might not have heard of.

Mainly though I got it for points 1 and 2, though having it as I wanted 
it more or less out of the box was a really big boon for me as I enjoy 
being lazy :-)

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?

[Michael Holloway]

On Mon, 2007-10-08 at 12:15 +0100, Daniel Lamb wrote:

> See that is what I mean, but Dell don't cover upgrades do they?
> 
> Was it a D620?
> 
> Regards,
> Daniel


I would have no idea - do they have separate repositories?? I just use
the standard ubuntu ones...
Its a D610... 
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?

[Daniel Lamb]

See that is what I mean, but Dell don't cover upgrades do they?

Was it a D620?

Regards,
Daniel

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On Mon, 2007-10-08 at 11:59 +0100, Daniel Lamb wrote:
> Plus if you know it works on the inspiron you could buy a latitude and put
> it on there just check the chipsets are similar.
> Regards,
> Daniel

I bought a latitude (okay over a year ago already), and have taken it
from 6.06 through 7.04... only problem i ever had was with wireless, but
that works perfectly in 7.04


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Re: [ubuntu-uk] [IDEA] ICS calendar of meetings

[Alan Pope]

On Mon, 2007-10-08 at 11:39 +0100, Matthew Larsen wrote:
> Christ dont you guys have jobs you should be getting on with?
> 
> ;-)

This _is_ my job ;)

Cheers,
Al.


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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?

[Michael Holloway]

On Mon, 2007-10-08 at 11:59 +0100, Daniel Lamb wrote:
> Plus if you know it works on the inspiron you could buy a latitude and put
> it on there just check the chipsets are similar.
> Regards,
> Daniel

I bought a latitude (okay over a year ago already), and have taken it
from 6.06 through 7.04... only problem i ever had was with wireless, but
that works perfectly in 7.04


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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?

[Daniel Lamb]

Agreed and it is nice to have that guarantee but surely then you might as
well pay the extra and get the 30 days support just incase an update causes
problems? 

Plus if you know it works on the inspiron you could buy a latitude and put
it on there just check the chipsets are similar.
Regards,
Daniel

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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pete Stean
Sent: 08 October 2007 11:47
To: British Ubuntu Talk
Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?

Also, if you're considering a laptop as an addition or replacement to
your desktop machine, it's good to know that there's a product out
there that will "just work". Given the nightmares people have had
trying to get linux distros to install reliably on various laptops, if
I was considering a laptop right now and didn't want to take any risks
then I'd go for the Dell

Pete



On 08/10/2007, Daniel Lamb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I really like dell kit, not a fan of inspirons though would rather have
> latitudes though, personally I would rather dell offered it on a lot more
> machines rather than just them and 1 desktop.
>
> As for my professional relationship with Dell, they are the main pc
> manufacturer we put into clients and if we could get optiplexes and
> latitudes with Ubuntu on them I would seriously consider using them for
> this, and they have been told this also.
>
> Regards,
> Daniel
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alan Pope
> Sent: 08 October 2007 11:10
> To: British Ubuntu Talk
> Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?
>
> Hi,
>
> On Mon, 2007-10-08 at 10:58 +0100, Daniel Lamb wrote:
> > Why buy the Dell laptop then?(and not another cheaper or maybe more
> > expensive but better model)
> >
>
> Some people like Dell kit :)
>
> > Surely the point in buying a Dell Ubuntu laptop is that there is support
> > with it to help setup the pc, isn't this is more an end user thing?
> >
>
> There's also the fact that you're showing Dell support. Proving that
> there are people out there who will buy a PC with non-Windows.
>
> Cheers,
> Al.
>
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?

[Pete Stean]

Also, if you're considering a laptop as an addition or replacement to
your desktop machine, it's good to know that there's a product out
there that will "just work". Given the nightmares people have had
trying to get linux distros to install reliably on various laptops, if
I was considering a laptop right now and didn't want to take any risks
then I'd go for the Dell

Pete



On 08/10/2007, Daniel Lamb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I really like dell kit, not a fan of inspirons though would rather have
> latitudes though, personally I would rather dell offered it on a lot more
> machines rather than just them and 1 desktop.
>
> As for my professional relationship with Dell, they are the main pc
> manufacturer we put into clients and if we could get optiplexes and
> latitudes with Ubuntu on them I would seriously consider using them for
> this, and they have been told this also.
>
> Regards,
> Daniel
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alan Pope
> Sent: 08 October 2007 11:10
> To: British Ubuntu Talk
> Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?
>
> Hi,
>
> On Mon, 2007-10-08 at 10:58 +0100, Daniel Lamb wrote:
> > Why buy the Dell laptop then?(and not another cheaper or maybe more
> > expensive but better model)
> >
>
> Some people like Dell kit :)
>
> > Surely the point in buying a Dell Ubuntu laptop is that there is support
> > with it to help setup the pc, isn't this is more an end user thing?
> >
>
> There's also the fact that you're showing Dell support. Proving that
> there are people out there who will buy a PC with non-Windows.
>
> Cheers,
> Al.
>
>
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] [IDEA] ICS calendar of meetings

[Matthew Larsen]

Christ dont you guys have jobs you should be getting on with?

;-)

Regards,

On 08/10/2007, Alan Pope <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi Ron,
>
> On Mon, 2007-10-08 at 10:51 +0100, Ron Rhodes wrote:
> >  From the meeting notes page "This is the 14th meeting of the UKTeam,
> > starting at 20:30 GMT and finishing at 21:30 BST". Which is it GMT or BST?
> >
>
> Good eyes. Now fixed.
>
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?

[Daniel Lamb]

I really like dell kit, not a fan of inspirons though would rather have
latitudes though, personally I would rather dell offered it on a lot more
machines rather than just them and 1 desktop. 

As for my professional relationship with Dell, they are the main pc
manufacturer we put into clients and if we could get optiplexes and
latitudes with Ubuntu on them I would seriously consider using them for
this, and they have been told this also.

Regards,
Daniel

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Sent: 08 October 2007 11:10
To: British Ubuntu Talk
Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?

Hi,

On Mon, 2007-10-08 at 10:58 +0100, Daniel Lamb wrote:
> Why buy the Dell laptop then?(and not another cheaper or maybe more
> expensive but better model)
> 

Some people like Dell kit :)

> Surely the point in buying a Dell Ubuntu laptop is that there is support
> with it to help setup the pc, isn't this is more an end user thing?
> 

There's also the fact that you're showing Dell support. Proving that
there are people out there who will buy a PC with non-Windows. 

Cheers,
Al.


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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?

[Alan Pope]

Hi,

On Mon, 2007-10-08 at 10:58 +0100, Daniel Lamb wrote:
> Why buy the Dell laptop then?(and not another cheaper or maybe more
> expensive but better model)
> 

Some people like Dell kit :)

> Surely the point in buying a Dell Ubuntu laptop is that there is support
> with it to help setup the pc, isn't this is more an end user thing?
> 

There's also the fact that you're showing Dell support. Proving that
there are people out there who will buy a PC with non-Windows. 

Cheers,
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] [IDEA] ICS calendar of meetings

[Alan Pope]

Hi Ron,

On Mon, 2007-10-08 at 10:51 +0100, Ron Rhodes wrote:
>  From the meeting notes page "This is the 14th meeting of the UKTeam, 
> starting at 20:30 GMT and finishing at 21:30 BST". Which is it GMT or BST?
> 

Good eyes. Now fixed.

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?

[Daniel Lamb]

Why buy the Dell laptop then?(and not another cheaper or maybe more
expensive but better model)

Surely the point in buying a Dell Ubuntu laptop is that there is support
with it to help setup the pc, isn't this is more an end user thing?

Or am I being stupid?

Regards,
Daniel

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Sent: 08 October 2007 10:24
To: British Ubuntu Talk
Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?

Sean Miller wrote:
> Not quite on topic, though not far off, but I wonder... what's the 
> situation regarding support from Dell if you choose to upgrade your 
> Ubuntu or tweak the settings?
>
> Is it possible to invalidate a warranty or lose support by moving away 
> from the version that comes pre-installed?
>
> Sean
No idea, but since I didn't buy into the support package, I don't 
suppose it really makes any difference to me. The only reason I'd need 
to contact Dell is if there was a hardware fault. Most OS/Software 
faults I can diagnose/repair myself.

-Matt Daubney

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] [IDEA] ICS calendar of meetings

[Ron Rhodes]

Alan Pope wrote:
> On Mon, 2007-10-08 at 00:23 +0100, Freddie Ruddick wrote:
>   
>> On Mon, 2007-10-08 at 00:04 +0100, Alan Pope wrote:
>> 
>>> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/MeetingNotes?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=meeting.ical
>>>   
>> Yes! That's perfect, thanks a lot. :) As long as you either replace that
>> file with one with the new date/time each month, or have
>> evolution/whatever update for you, all will be hunkydory. I've just
>> subscribed to it, and it added next week's meeting fine (In a very
>> fetching shade of pink, I must say.)
>>
>> 
>
> Excellent, thanks for testing. In order to reduce the chance that the
> meeting announcement wont be made, I have put a template page up, so
> that whoever runs a meeting can copy/paste it and send the mail out.
>
> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/MeetingAnnouncementTemplate
>
> Feel free to edit the announcement template to make it nicer :)
>
> I've linked to it from the meeting notes page to help people who run
> meetings to not forget :)
>
> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/MeetingNotes
>
> Cheers,
> Al.
>
>   
Alan,

 From the meeting notes page "This is the 14th meeting of the UKTeam, 
starting at 20:30 GMT and finishing at 21:30 BST". Which is it GMT or BST?

Regards,
Ron.

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?

[Matthew Daubney]

Sean Miller wrote:
> Not quite on topic, though not far off, but I wonder... what's the 
> situation regarding support from Dell if you choose to upgrade your 
> Ubuntu or tweak the settings?
>
> Is it possible to invalidate a warranty or lose support by moving away 
> from the version that comes pre-installed?
>
> Sean
No idea, but since I didn't buy into the support package, I don't 
suppose it really makes any difference to me. The only reason I'd need 
to contact Dell is if there was a hardware fault. Most OS/Software 
faults I can diagnose/repair myself.

-Matt Daubney

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] [IDEA] ICS calendar of meetings

[Alan Pope]

Hi Neil,

On Mon, 2007-10-08 at 08:13 +0100, Neil Greenwood wrote:
> Just one point about the announcement template. Our cousins across the
> pond use the verb "table" to mean that something won't be discussed at
> a meeting. I wonder if it might be better to find a different term, in
> order to keep the meaning clear?

Please wait whilst I dig out my worn catchphrase..

"It *is* a wiki!" * 

Apologies. If you think it needs editing, edit it. :)

I love wikis :)

Cheers,
Al.

* A friend of mine bought me a t-shirt with this slogan on because he
feels I use it so much. Yes. I do wear it. I am that sad.


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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?

[Sean Miller]

Not quite on topic, though not far off, but I wonder... what's the situation
regarding support from Dell if you choose to upgrade your Ubuntu or tweak
the settings?

Is it possible to invalidate a warranty or lose support by moving away from
the version that comes pre-installed?

Sean
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] How 'Gnu' are you?

[Neil Greenwood]

On 05/10/2007, Rob Beard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> My server has 3 non-free packages, linux-server, rar and unrar.
>
> My desktop has 14 non-free packages, linux-generic, 6 x
> linux-restricted-modules, 6 x java packages, tango icon theme, rar and
> unrar.
>
> I thought Java was supposed to be released under the GPL now isn't it?
> (or some Open Source licence).
>
Hi Rob,

That's only Java 7, which isn't released yet. Java 6 is still under
proprietary license, although it's available for Linux distros to
bundle.

Hwyl,
Neil.

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] [IDEA] ICS calendar of meetings

[Neil Greenwood]

On 08/10/2007, Alan Pope <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Excellent, thanks for testing. In order to reduce the chance that the
> meeting announcement wont be made, I have put a template page up, so
> that whoever runs a meeting can copy/paste it and send the mail out.
>
> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/MeetingAnnouncementTemplate
>
> Feel free to edit the announcement template to make it nicer :)
>
> Cheers,
> Al.
>

Hi Alan,

Just one point about the announcement template. Our cousins across the
pond use the verb "table" to mean that something won't be discussed at
a meeting. I wonder if it might be better to find a different term, in
order to keep the meaning clear?

Hwyl,
Neil.

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who's got/ordered Dell Ubuntu Laptops?

[Matthew Daubney]

Mac wrote:
> Matthew Daubney wrote:
>   
>> Alec Wright wrote:
>> 
>>> Title says it all really.
>>> I just ordered one three minutes ago xD
>>>   
>>>   
>> I have one, Love it to bits, does everything I ask of it and more :-)
>> 
>
> Is the touchpad as trigger-happy as the reports suggest?  (Though 
> software fix due in Gutsy, I think)
>
> Mac
>
>
>
>   

I certainly didn't have any problems. It upgraded to the Gutsy beta 
without a hitch too.

-Matt Daubney

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