Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ownership of #ubuntu-uk
On Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 08:59:49PM +, Joseph Price wrote: Gary has requested ownership of #ubuntu-uk be transferred to him from the now idle LoudMouthMan so that the it can be more effectively managed. I originally requested this, thanks to both you and Gary (and the IRC council) for sorting this out so promptly. Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dual monitors with independent desktops
Steve Cook wrote: On Tue, 2008-02-12 at 22:45 +, Rob Beard wrote: Hi folks, The graphics card on my PC has dual DVI video output (it's an ATI Radeon X300). At the moment I'm only using a single display on a 17 LCD monitor, however I was wondering if it's possible to run two screens but indepdendently of each other. For example, on my main monitor I'd like to have my usual programs (Firefox, Thunderbird etc) running, but on the second monitor I'd like to be able to send the output of Mplayer for playing full screen videos but not have the windows from the other screen use this monitor. Does anyone know if this sort of thing is possible? This is the default behaviour if xinerama, twin view, etc. is not used. steve Actually looking at this... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xinerama#Dual_display_X_without_Xinerama I think dual screens without Xinerama but two independent window managers might do the job. Basically what I want to do is send the second monitor output to an LCD TV (but not have a complete MythTV installation) which I can just play videos on. Thanks for the tips Steve, I'll have a read up. Rob -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dual monitors with independent desktops
Steve Cook wrote: On Tue, 2008-02-12 at 22:45 +, Rob Beard wrote: Hi folks, The graphics card on my PC has dual DVI video output (it's an ATI Radeon X300). At the moment I'm only using a single display on a 17 LCD monitor, however I was wondering if it's possible to run two screens but indepdendently of each other. For example, on my main monitor I'd like to have my usual programs (Firefox, Thunderbird etc) running, but on the second monitor I'd like to be able to send the output of Mplayer for playing full screen videos but not have the windows from the other screen use this monitor. Does anyone know if this sort of thing is possible? This is the default behaviour if xinerama, twin view, etc. is not used. steve Ahh right, I'll have a look. Not having used dual monitors before on Linux it's all new to me. Rob -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dual monitors with independent desktops
On Tue, 2008-02-12 at 22:45 +, Rob Beard wrote: Hi folks, The graphics card on my PC has dual DVI video output (it's an ATI Radeon X300). At the moment I'm only using a single display on a 17 LCD monitor, however I was wondering if it's possible to run two screens but indepdendently of each other. For example, on my main monitor I'd like to have my usual programs (Firefox, Thunderbird etc) running, but on the second monitor I'd like to be able to send the output of Mplayer for playing full screen videos but not have the windows from the other screen use this monitor. Does anyone know if this sort of thing is possible? This is the default behaviour if xinerama, twin view, etc. is not used. steve -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Dual monitors with independent desktops
Hi folks, The graphics card on my PC has dual DVI video output (it's an ATI Radeon X300). At the moment I'm only using a single display on a 17 LCD monitor, however I was wondering if it's possible to run two screens but indepdendently of each other. For example, on my main monitor I'd like to have my usual programs (Firefox, Thunderbird etc) running, but on the second monitor I'd like to be able to send the output of Mplayer for playing full screen videos but not have the windows from the other screen use this monitor. Does anyone know if this sort of thing is possible? Rob -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Server - sys req?
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Andrew Oakley wrote: Matthew Daubney wrote: Kris Douglas wrote: On Feb 12, 2008 2:45 PM, Matthew Daubney [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: concerned about laptops, heat and dust. I might just buy a cheap case and some fans and try and fit the laptop guts into that when the time it as it is, as the cooling in laptops is based around the air entry and exit points, just as it is on thin servers and desktops, in one end and out the other.. Ah well, maybe I'll win the lottery and be able to buy my own rack mount In 2002, I ran a small company that installed computers for THIS lot: http://www.farmingtonnaturalstone.co.uk ie. A QUARRY. Doesn't get more dusty than that. My answer wasn't fancy cases or rack-mounting. My answer was bog standard cases with 5 quids' worth of kitchen cooker hood filter! Cut to size and velcro over the *inside* of the air intake grilles. We used Velcro to make it easy to replace the filters; we replaced them every 3 months, but then it was a limestone quarry, so in a loft you could probably get away with once per year. You can get cooker hood filters from Currys or Comet. Five quid will buy you about one and a half square metres of the stuff. A typical PC will only require about fifty square centimetres. That's very intelligent. I hadn't thought of that. Shall keep it in mind for the future! Thanks a lot :-) - -Matt Daubney -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFHshdBFCCtWdXdKqERAhCeAJ0X0eCvWZwWiGOxlVJXZnWrSe8fTQCePwSh LcezG1JTvhmYMZMa9Q9Ycac= =NGNB -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Server - sys req?
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Kris Douglas wrote: On Feb 12, 2008 2:45 PM, Matthew Daubney [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got an old laptop doing the job at the minute, but I'm always concerned about laptops, heat and dust. I might just buy a cheap case and some fans and try and fit the laptop guts into that when the time comes I couldn't really recommend that, you would probably do better leaving it as it is, as the cooling in laptops is based around the air entry and exit points, just as it is on thin servers and desktops, in one end and out the other.. Ah well, maybe I'll win the lottery and be able to buy my own rack mount setup. I can dream. - -Matt Daubney -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFHsggfFCCtWdXdKqERAmWZAJ9OpHV8fF/b7zRuqsOcuLnZWKn+SwCgrGqe 7SbZM3aeqo6ys7kuMODsZJM= =AU/5 -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Wireless connection
On Feb 12, 2008 6:59 PM, London School of Puppetry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi there,I usually have no problem with connecting to wifi, except today I was in a place where it is netgear. Impossible. I was given the password but nothing happened, tried switching on and off, but nothing- then using a default system code,, caused the other PC in the house to lose connection completely. Any ideas how I might have connected? Is linux incompatible? Caroline (Lsp) -- --- London School of Puppetry www.londonschoolofpuppetry.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ That shouldn't be the case, it doesn't matter what access point it is they are all compatible, but the device itself may not have been working properly... It may have crashed when trying to send a dhcp out or something. Sounds odd though, but sometimes my ubuntu has a funny wireless day, and a system reboot and a router reboot seems to clean it up a little. -- Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Server, oidentd and eggdrops
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey, I have been trying to get an identd daemon running on my Ubuntu Server so they can identify with IRC servers (some of which require it to connect). I run a miau IRC bouncer and some eggdrops, each with their own account. I tried out oidentd as it gets mentioned a lot in the threads I have seen, but installation, running and configuration has not seen any results. Has anyone got any tips? Or managed to get it running themselves? I hear there are issues with identd because I use a router that includes a firewall (the port is forwarded to the correct machine). Is spoofing an option? How do I spoof? Many thanks I'm not sure about oidentd as i've not used it, but as you've not gotten any response here i would suggest (if you haven't already) expanding on the exact problem that you are having with it, i.e error messages etc. Or there are other ways to get the same result; most (good) IRC networks have a host cloaking ability, either by request or by setting the relevant user modes. Please consult the IRC network's websites for details. Regards, Michael Wood -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Wireless connection
Hi there,I usually have no problem with connecting to wifi, except today I was in a place where it is netgear. Impossible. I was given the password but nothing happened, tried switching on and off, but nothing- then using a default system code,, caused the other PC in the house to lose connection completely. Any ideas how I might have connected? Is linux incompatible? Caroline (Lsp) -- --- London School of Puppetry www.londonschoolofpuppetry.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Ownership of #ubuntu-uk
I'm delivering this message on behalf of the Ubuntu IRC Council (1) Gary has requested ownership of #ubuntu-uk be transferred to him from the now idle LoudMouthMan so that the it can be more effectively managed. He is an operator in some of the main Ubuntu channels, freenode staff, known, respected and trusted by the Council so we are granting the request. We have had some confusion about the point of contact/leader/who is in charge and so please don't hesitate to email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or join #ubuntu-irc if you would like to discuss the above. Joseph PriceChild Price -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome-terminal question
How peculiar. indeed. even after resolved it still puzzles me. why?.. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome-terminal question
On Feb 12, 2008 5:33 PM, Vitorio Okio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't think we quite understood your situation as gnome-terminal does auto-wrap, in the sense that what ever the width of the terminal the characters will fit up to it and then continue on the next line. well, in my case it did not for some weird reason. anyway, it was already resolved by purging and re-installing gnome-terminal. thanks -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ How peculiar. -- Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Server - sys req?
Rob Beard wrote: Maybe someone else might want to advise on partitioning the drives, I can never remember if /var should have more space than /usr. IIRC it's down to what you want to use the server for. Rob /var is where the logs go, as well as MySQL databases and Apache's default document root - I always partition this separately to prevent it filling up the entire disk should something suddenly bloat in size. The only other volume I tend to keep separate is /home for obvious reasons, in my experience /usr is unlikely to fill up unless you specifically tell it to (ie. installing loads of new software). Tom -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Server - sys req?
On Feb 12, 2008 2:45 PM, Matthew Daubney [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got an old laptop doing the job at the minute, but I'm always concerned about laptops, heat and dust. I might just buy a cheap case and some fans and try and fit the laptop guts into that when the time comes I couldn't really recommend that, you would probably do better leaving it as it is, as the cooling in laptops is based around the air entry and exit points, just as it is on thin servers and desktops, in one end and out the other.. -- Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Server - sys req?
Quoting Eddie Armstrong [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Rob Beard wrote: I'd be reluctant to use NTFS on a Linux box. I'd personally use EXT3 format over some proprietary file system with fragmentation issues. It doesn't appear to mention that it is possible to get an EXT3 driver for Windows, and in any case, if the machine died I'd use an Ubuntu Live CD to get the data off. Thanks for all the tips - will be trying it all this weekend. Eddie Good luck. The basic installation will probably only take you 20 minutes or so depending on the hardware, you also have the option of installing a standard server or a LAMP server (which is a standard server plus Apache, MySQL and PHP - saves a few minutes installing them separately, but you might want to go for the standard server option). Maybe someone else might want to advise on partitioning the drives, I can never remember if /var should have more space than /usr. IIRC it's down to what you want to use the server for. Rob -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Server - sys req?
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Rob Beard wrote: Matthew Daubney wrote: -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Rob Beard wrote: Eddie Armstrong wrote: Rob Beard wrote: Not sure if you'd need the 32MB card, does it have on-board video? Not AFAIK it spare anyway it seems it might be useful Maybe. If it's anything like the old Dell machines we have at work (OptiPlex GX100/GX110 machines) the on-board video will cover most if not all tasks. An extra video card could maybe give you dual head. My server is running a 2 meg S3 PCI video card and it sits in the loft. I have an old 14 CRT monitor attached which rarely gets used. Most of the time the server just runs. snip Is your loft converted? If not do you have problems with dust? or heat in the summers? (thinking ahead to the point where me and the missus get a place in a couple of years and have no space for my server/office/work room) It does get fairly warm in the summer but the server has been working okay. I installed a couple of fast noisy large fans blowing on the hard drives to keep it cool which I can barely hear. If you could afford it, maybe a MiniITX system might be an idea if you have a lack of space? Rob I've got an old laptop doing the job at the minute, but I'm always concerned about laptops, heat and dust. I might just buy a cheap case and some fans and try and fit the laptop guts into that when the time comes Thanks for the info though, - -Matt Daubney -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFHsbEZFCCtWdXdKqERAvX1AJ0RI6pIuj7z0JKQyEJjUVVnZ5kOCwCgr7WD PWAaMrqTjUulD0Be3wAVOtg= =5xOU -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Server - sys req?
George MacLeod wrote: I'm also planning a similar project with an old PIII Thanks for the link - but I expect installing it to be the easy part (wishful thinking?) I shall be fiddling this weekend - good luck with yours. Eddie -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] gnome-terminal question
Vitorio Okio wrote: My gnome-terminal uses forced line wrap only. Thus, no matter what the terminal window is, it wraps lines on line 80. It makes the reading of the output in many cases very inconvenient. Is it capable to auto-wrap instead? If yes, how to turn it on? Thank you. I don't think we quite understood your situation as gnome-terminal does auto-wrap, in the sense that what ever the width of the terminal the characters will fit up to it and then continue on the next line. Maybe you could point to a screen shot to help us ? Regards, Michael Wood -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Botton Screen Bar
After updating to 7.10 some time ago I lost the bottom bar on the screen where the trash can (how I hate that American word) used to sit along with other minimised programs, how the hell can I get it back! John Taylor -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Pyweek Ubuntu-UK entry?
Matthew Daubney wrote: Next year though I'll make a concerted effort to pitch in! No need to wait until next year, it happens twice a year. The next one should be in September (by which time I'll have more time to contribute more myself). Tom -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Server - sys req?
Rob Beard wrote: I'd be reluctant to use NTFS on a Linux box. I'd personally use EXT3 format over some proprietary file system with fragmentation issues. It doesn't appear to mention that it is possible to get an EXT3 driver for Windows, and in any case, if the machine died I'd use an Ubuntu Live CD to get the data off. Thanks for all the tips - will be trying it all this weekend. Eddie -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
