Re: [ubuntu-uk] FWD: [[Hampshire] Report on Tesco Ubuntu machine]
Another fantastic opportunity trashed, by a single idiot who didn't think about the target audience... Agreed wholeheartedly, but... Having recognised that such an opportunity has been created, is it not our (Ubuntu-Uk) and/or Canonical's responsibility to try and engage with the companies concerned to educate them as to their mistakes and perhaps regain what could be a very good thing for the free software market? Just a thought. Stu __ Sent from Yahoo! Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail.yahoo.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Fw: Mp3 to Ogg Conversion
Grip is a good alternative to Soundjuicer, however it offers almost too many options as opposed to Soundjuicer's too few! Very good results though, and I find it to be considerably faster when ripping. Will probably take a bit of trial and error to set up correctly however... have a google for good settings Pete On Dec 18, 2007 10:46 PM, Stuart Bird [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: start ripping new stuff to decent bit-rate ogg as you get new material I think that may be the route to take. Any suggestions on what would be a good choice of ripper to give the necessary bit-rate control? The sound juicer app that came with gutsy doesn't appear to provide that level of control. Stu -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- 'In letters of gold, on a snow-white kite, I will write I Love You! And send it soaring high above you, for all to read!' RIP Billy M 1957-1997 -- 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]
On Thu, Dec 20, 2007 at 09:29:25AM +, Pete Stean wrote: Not having the username and password printed in the documentation is also unforgivable. I don't know about anyone else but it wouldn't have occurred to me to try 'esys/esys' as the username and password - is the writer of the original article psychic or something??? esys is the manufacturer of the machines that Tesco sell. I've guessed other peoples passwords in the past as compaq, thinkpad and toshiba. Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Starting a PSU
I've got an old PSU from a computer that died, and im trying to start it, does anyone know how? Do I just poke a wire between the purple wire (which it calls PG SIGNAL) and the black wire on the motherboard cable? I've already tried putting a 100R resistor across it, to no avail. I'll try putting a wire across it though if people think that'll work. I'm trying to use it as a non-computer power supply. Cheers -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Starting a PSU
Replace all purple with grey. Sorry On 20/12/2007, Alec Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got an old PSU from a computer that died, and im trying to start it, does anyone know how? Do I just poke a wire between the purple wire (which it calls PG SIGNAL) and the black wire on the motherboard cable? I've already tried putting a 100R resistor across it, to no avail. I'll try putting a wire across it though if people think that'll work. I'm trying to use it as a non-computer power supply. Cheers -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Starting a PSU
Actually dont worry, ive sorted it now =] I had to short green to ground On 20/12/2007, Alec Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got an old PSU from a computer that died, and im trying to start it, does anyone know how? Do I just poke a wire between the purple wire (which it calls PG SIGNAL) and the black wire on the motherboard cable? I've already tried putting a 100R resistor across it, to no avail. I'll try putting a wire across it though if people think that'll work. I'm trying to use it as a non-computer power supply. Cheers -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Starting a PSU
Hi Alec, You connect the black wire and the green wire. Link below may be just what you're looking for. http://www.dvhardware.net/modules.php?name=Sectionssop=viewarticleartid=5 Regards Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Starting a PSU
On 20/12/07 11:48:52, Alec Wright wrote: I've got an old PSU from a computer that died, and im trying to start it, does anyone know how? Do I just poke a wire between the purple wire (which it calls PG SIGNAL) and the black wire on the motherboard cable? I've already tried putting a 100R resistor across it, to no avail. I'll try putting a wire across it though if people think that'll work. I'm trying to use it as a non-computer power supply. Cheers This should help: http://web2.murraystate.edu/andy.batts/ps/powersupply.htm Robert McWilliam [EMAIL PROTECTED]www.ormiret.com If all good things must come to an end - then numbers are not our friend! -- 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]
Dianne Reuby wrote: Isn't this a chance to get publicity for Ubuntu-UK? Leaflets telling people where to get help and so on - Tesco may be prepared to let us place them to increase possible sales. In principle - yes very much I think. I asked at my local Tesco catalogue desk a while back about the PCs, and got some blank looks. I did not have enough time then to follow it up with looking for the particular entries, but will try something in future weeks I hope. I would be happy in principle to attend a QA or a basic help session there if there was any supporting interest from Tesco. But it is early days yet. -- alan cocks Kubuntu user#10391 -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] (marketing) FWD: [[Hampshire] Report on Tesco Ubuntu machine]
Stuart Bird wrote: Having recognised that such an opportunity has been created, is it not our (Ubuntu-Uk) and/or Canonical's responsibility to try and engage with the companies concerned to educate them as to their mistakes and perhaps regain what could be a very good thing for the free software market? Point taken. I see it as more of an 'opportunity' than anything else. It is quite obvious that Tesco see some advantages in the products although it is also obvious that most relevant and key Tesco employees do not actually know much if anything about Ubuntu. If voluntary help could be used I would be delighted to help. Does anyone have any central contact with Tesco? -- alan cocks Kubuntu user#10391 -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] (Marketing) Using Ubuntu/Ubuntu-UK logos at events
Dianne Reuby wrote: Do I need permission to use Ubuntu and Ubuntu-UK logos at events? I know they're trademarked etc, but I've been reading the various marketing sites, and not found an answer. I would assume Someone Up There would want to be sure the logos aren't being used for unsuitable events. Hopefully you will keep us informed of your events? Where are you located? If the events are within a stone's throwing of Bracknell, I would love to be considered as a helpful resource. -- alan cocks Kubuntu user#10391 -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Facing up to Facebook
The Guardian Technology section today has a heavily negative piece about Facebook and personal data and advertising related stuff, and also how it seems impossible to close your account. I did open a facebook account a while back because of ubuntu activity, however, I very much doubt I will be using it in future. http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2007/dec/20/facebook.privacy -- alan cocks Kubuntu user#10391 -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Facing up to Facebook
The irony of the piece is that below it is a link to another Guardian article about how Facebook have pulled Beacon, the application that does this nonsense... Back in November... Lee On Thu, 2007-12-20 at 19:30 +, alan c wrote: The Guardian Technology section today has a heavily negative piece about Facebook and personal data and advertising related stuff, and also how it seems impossible to close your account. I did open a facebook account a while back because of ubuntu activity, however, I very much doubt I will be using it in future. http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2007/dec/20/facebook.privacy -- alan cocks Kubuntu user#10391 -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] XML Authoring Tool
Guys and Gals Does anyone have any recommendations for a cross platform, Ubuntu and Windblows, app that can be used to view, edit and create standard v1 .xml files? I've decided that this is going to be my Xmas self training project , and found lots of resource on writing XML using a standard text editor but thought that if such a tool existed, I might be able to find out if I got the concepts right etc without having to write an app myself to read write the data. Cheers E -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Facing up to Facebook
If it is this article (http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2007/dec/01/facebook.socialnetworking) you are referring to, it doesn't say that Facebook have pulled Beacon, only modified it to stop posting purchasing information publically. It sounds like they still use the system with the same basic deal with their advertisers. Tom MailGroups wrote: The irony of the piece is that below it is a link to another Guardian article about how Facebook have pulled Beacon, the application that does this nonsense... Back in November... Lee On Thu, 2007-12-20 at 19:30 +, alan c wrote: The Guardian Technology section today has a heavily negative piece about Facebook and personal data and advertising related stuff, and also how it seems impossible to close your account. I did open a facebook account a while back because of ubuntu activity, however, I very much doubt I will be using it in future. http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2007/dec/20/facebook.privacy -- alan cocks Kubuntu user#10391 -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] XML Authoring Tool
On 20/12/2007, Ian Pascoe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Guys and Gals Does anyone have any recommendations for a cross platform, Ubuntu and Windblows, app that can be used to view, edit and create standard v1 .xml files? I've been using XML copy editor, it's basic but has plenty of tools/features and does its job well. It's also very actively maintained - I once reported an obscure bug and the developer got back to me in less than 2 minutes to say that he'd fix it for the next version! http://xml-copy-editor.sourceforge.net/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
