Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu 11.04 64bit and wired network issues.
snip Since installing 11.04, the connection to the internet is erratic at best and non-existent at worst. Downloads drop out indefinitely. Connections across the home network remain fine. snip Hi guys, I know that nobody came up with any suggestions but thought that I would report that the issue seems to have emanated from a dreadfully corrupted sources.list file. Once corrected everything seems fine. Don't ask how the corruption occurred 'cos I don't know and as to why I should have experienced the symptoms, I am equally mystified. Bob -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] For Rock/Metal fans :)
Hey all, Sorry for the off-topicness of this email, but I have a ticket that I can't seem to sell for Iron Maiden on the 24th July in Sheffield, I'm now going with a friend so have a ticket spare. If anyone would like it, let me know as soon as possible. The listing price was £42.50 but I'm open to any price at this stage of the game ^^ Daniel -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Oracle 11g Trouble
On 19.07.11 15:00, Dave Hanson wrote: > Steve - mine starts with #! /bin/sh, which from some 'googling' tells me > it's a bourne shell, the Ubuntu variant is bash. So does that mean it > cannot be ran on Ubuntu or is it possible to use a different shell? > That might be the problem. On Ubuntu, /bin/sh is a symbolic link to dash, which is mostly compatible with bash (and the original Bourne shell sh), but has some slight differences. You could try typing "bash /media/runInstaller" to see if that fixes the error message. The error looks like you're hitting one of the syntax incompatibilities. HTH Cofion/Regards, Neil. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Oracle 11g Trouble
On Tue, 2011-07-19 at 15:00 +0100, Dave Hanson wrote: > On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 10:58 AM, Simon Redmond > wrote: > > On Fri, 2011-07-15 at 12:14 +0100, Dave Hanson wrote: > > I will pay one million pounds if someone can help me with > this please! > > (well, maybe just a thank you). > > > > > > I'm trying to install Oracle 11g R2 on Ubuntu Server 11.04, > I have > > installed (I think) all of the pre-requisites and have > downloaded the > > install files from the oracle site, when I come to run the > installer I > > get: > > > > > > oracle@ubuntu:~$ sudo mount -t iso9660 -o > > loop,norock /dev/cdrom /media > > oracle@ubuntu:~$ /media/runInstaller > > /media/install/.oui: 2: Syntax error: ")" unexpected > > > > > > I have no idea what that error means? I ran "dmesg | tail" > but nothing > > in there? has anyone else tried to do this and found a work > around? > > > > > > [The guide I'm > > following: > http://forums.oracle.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=2223719&tstart=0] > > > > > > Best Regards, > > > > > > Dave Hanson > > > > > Is this for a multi user type scenario (ie work) or is just an > install > for you to mess around with? > > I tried and tried to get an Oracle install up and running in > Ubuntu and > gave up in the end. I briefly managed to get it running in > CENTOS but > then I found > > > http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/database/enterprise-edition/databaseappdev-vm-161299.html > > which is a virtualbox appliance with 11gR2 pre installed and > configured > which what I'm using now for messing around with > > > -- > > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ > > > > Thanks guys, > > > Steve - mine starts with #! /bin/sh, which from some 'googling' tells > me it's a bourne shell, the Ubuntu variant is bash. So does that mean > it cannot be ran on Ubuntu or is it possible to use a different shell? > > > Simon - It is for now a 'messing' about project but I would like an > 'always on' stable version if possible, I was quite keen to have it > running on Ubuntu server but for now I'll have a look at that VM until > I find a solution. > > > > Best Regards, > > > Dave Hanson > I have the VM running all the time on a spare box running 10.04, and if you install the Oracle client on a laptop/desktop machine you should be able to access as if it were a standalone server Simon -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Oracle 11g Trouble
Hi Dave, On 19 July 2011 15:00, Dave Hanson wrote: > > Steve - mine starts with #! /bin/sh, which from some 'googling' tells me it's > a bourne shell, the Ubuntu variant is bash. So does that mean it cannot be > ran on Ubuntu or is it possible to use a different shell? > Simon - It is for now a 'messing' about project but I would like an 'always > on' stable version if possible, I was quite keen to have it running on Ubuntu > server but for now I'll have a look at that VM until I find a solution. > There was a good guide URL posted a couple of days ago. Did you try that? I am running Oracle 11.2.0.2.0 on 11.04 64 bit w/o a problem. On the other hand, Oracle RDBMS is not supported on Ubuntu, end of story. If you want something stable, move the some platform supported. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Oracle 11g Trouble
On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 10:58 AM, Simon Redmond wrote: > On Fri, 2011-07-15 at 12:14 +0100, Dave Hanson wrote: > > I will pay one million pounds if someone can help me with this please! > > (well, maybe just a thank you). > > > > > > I'm trying to install Oracle 11g R2 on Ubuntu Server 11.04, I have > > installed (I think) all of the pre-requisites and have downloaded the > > install files from the oracle site, when I come to run the installer I > > get: > > > > > > oracle@ubuntu:~$ sudo mount -t iso9660 -o > > loop,norock /dev/cdrom /media > > oracle@ubuntu:~$ /media/runInstaller > > /media/install/.oui: 2: Syntax error: ")" unexpected > > > > > > I have no idea what that error means? I ran "dmesg | tail" but nothing > > in there? has anyone else tried to do this and found a work around? > > > > > > [The guide I'm > > following: > http://forums.oracle.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=2223719&tstart=0] > > > > > > Best Regards, > > > > > > Dave Hanson > > > > Is this for a multi user type scenario (ie work) or is just an install > for you to mess around with? > > I tried and tried to get an Oracle install up and running in Ubuntu and > gave up in the end. I briefly managed to get it running in CENTOS but > then I found > > > http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/database/enterprise-edition/databaseappdev-vm-161299.html > > which is a virtualbox appliance with 11gR2 pre installed and configured > which what I'm using now for messing around with > > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ > Thanks guys, Steve - mine starts with #! /bin/sh, which from some 'googling' tells me it's a bourne shell, the Ubuntu variant is bash. So does that mean it cannot be ran on Ubuntu or is it possible to use a different shell? Simon - It is for now a 'messing' about project but I would like an 'always on' stable version if possible, I was quite keen to have it running on Ubuntu server but for now I'll have a look at that VM until I find a solution. Best Regards, Dave Hanson -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] New network for women advocating, using or developing FLOSS
>>> Rob >> God yes - do publicise, many thanks :) The women-only thing is just >> about the actual discussion spaces/meetups etc. The research on women in >> IT shows that women benefit from having spaces where they can >> collaborate in ways that are tailored to how women tend to communicate - >> it shouldn't separate out women but actually to support us to contribute >> more confidently in the whole community and promote a more inclusive >> culture overall - thus making it easier for more women to become users >> and/or get involved in the wider FS movement. >> >> So support from the wider community is very welcome - thanks :) >> >> Paula Paula have you looked at Ubuntu Women and the work we are doing within the community ?? http://wiki.ubuntu-women.org/ and http://ubuntu-women.org/ Site is due for a face lift we do actually nearly have or had close to 5% of Female Ubuntu members which is a lot. Laura -- https://wiki.ubuntu.com/czajkowski http://www.lczajkowski.com Skype: lauraczajkowski -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] New network for women advocating, using or developing FLOSS
Paula I'll mention it in next months Linux Format. Les On Jul 19, 2011 12:41 PM, "Paula Graham" wrote: > On 15/07/11 18:50, Rob Beard wrote: >> >> Sounds good, I'll pass this on to my local LUG list, there are a >> couple of girls on the list, as you say it's pretty male dominated and >> some guys can be a bit funny about it, personally I see the girls in >> my local LUG as fellow Linux geeks :-) >> >> Good luck with it. I guess it's okay for us guys to blog about it etc? >> >> Rob > God yes - do publicise, many thanks :) The women-only thing is just > about the actual discussion spaces/meetups etc. The research on women in > IT shows that women benefit from having spaces where they can > collaborate in ways that are tailored to how women tend to communicate - > it shouldn't separate out women but actually to support us to contribute > more confidently in the whole community and promote a more inclusive > culture overall - thus making it easier for more women to become users > and/or get involved in the wider FS movement. > > So support from the wider community is very welcome - thanks :) > > Paula > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] New network for women advocating, using or developing FLOSS
On 15/07/11 18:50, Rob Beard wrote: Sounds good, I'll pass this on to my local LUG list, there are a couple of girls on the list, as you say it's pretty male dominated and some guys can be a bit funny about it, personally I see the girls in my local LUG as fellow Linux geeks :-) Good luck with it. I guess it's okay for us guys to blog about it etc? Rob God yes - do publicise, many thanks :) The women-only thing is just about the actual discussion spaces/meetups etc. The research on women in IT shows that women benefit from having spaces where they can collaborate in ways that are tailored to how women tend to communicate - it shouldn't separate out women but actually to support us to contribute more confidently in the whole community and promote a more inclusive culture overall - thus making it easier for more women to become users and/or get involved in the wider FS movement. So support from the wider community is very welcome - thanks :) Paula -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Woke up this morning in low-res mode
On Tue, Jul 19 at 08:18:58, Yorvyk wrote: >On Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:48:09, Rowan Berkeley wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> It says 'desktop effects could not be enabled', so it's running in >> low-res. Could this be a side effect of recent upgrades, or is it a >> hardware failure? If the latter, I suppose that means a new graphics >> card. > > I've never seen a graphics card partially fail. So I would suggest > it's a software problem. More information would be useful. What > machine, graphics card, driver, etc. Try booting with an older kernel. > Have a search round launchpad to see if others have had the same > problem. If using a proprietary driver try the open one or try > updating or reinstalling it. > Steve Cook (Yorvyk) The machine is a Lenovo N500 and it's running Lucid 10.04 with all standard online upgrades, including Medibuntu, which I installed a couple of months ago in order to run Google Earth, which I think is the only application I have that actually uses high-res graphics. The graphics driver is not a proprietary one, as far as I know; it is whatever is standard for Lucid 10.04. Tell me what to do to identify it and troubleshoot it, if you can. Thanks. Rowan -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Volunteer opportunity in Leeds
Hi I thought this may be of interest to some one here or maybe someone knows of someone that may be able to help http://vinspired.com/activities/135953-open-source-software-skills-needed its in Leeds, however as this list is nationwide then perhaps there is someone in and around leeds or someone that can pass this on to the local lugs in the area. I am not associated with this, I just did a search for Linux and found it. Paul -- Paul Sutton Cert SLPS (Open) http://www.zleap.net Open Mic nights - Wednesday 8pm to 11pm (14+) Free entry Breakin' Ground - Street dance for young people (8+) Wednesday 6pm (starts May 11th) The Lighthouse,26 Esplanade Road, Paignton 01803 411 812 or e-mail i...@devonmusiccollective.com for more info. 17th September 2011 - Software freedom day -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Oracle 11g Trouble
On Fri, 2011-07-15 at 12:14 +0100, Dave Hanson wrote: > I will pay one million pounds if someone can help me with this please! > (well, maybe just a thank you). > > > I'm trying to install Oracle 11g R2 on Ubuntu Server 11.04, I have > installed (I think) all of the pre-requisites and have downloaded the > install files from the oracle site, when I come to run the installer I > get: > > > oracle@ubuntu:~$ sudo mount -t iso9660 -o > loop,norock /dev/cdrom /media > oracle@ubuntu:~$ /media/runInstaller > /media/install/.oui: 2: Syntax error: ")" unexpected > > > I have no idea what that error means? I ran "dmesg | tail" but nothing > in there? has anyone else tried to do this and found a work around? > > > [The guide I'm > following: > http://forums.oracle.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=2223719&tstart=0] > > > Best Regards, > > > Dave Hanson > Is this for a multi user type scenario (ie work) or is just an install for you to mess around with? I tried and tried to get an Oracle install up and running in Ubuntu and gave up in the end. I briefly managed to get it running in CENTOS but then I found http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/database/enterprise-edition/databaseappdev-vm-161299.html which is a virtualbox appliance with 11gR2 pre installed and configured which what I'm using now for messing around with -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Woke up this morning in low-res mode
Woke up this morning, In low-res mode Couldn't render vi, Even good enough to code. Whoa! I got the blues! ... I'll get my coat. On 19 July 2011 09:18, Yorvyk wrote: > On Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:48:09 +0100 > Rowan Berkeley wrote: > > > Hi all, > > > > It says 'desktop effects could not be enabled', so it's running in > > low-res. Could this be a side effect of recent upgrades, or is it a > > hardware failure? If the latter, I suppose that means a new graphics > > card. > > > I've never seen a graphics card partially fail. So I would suggest it's a > software problem. > More information would be useful. What machine, graphics card, driver, > etc. > Try booting with an older kernel. > Have a search round launchpad to see if others have had the same problem. > If using a proprietary driver try the open one or try updating or > reinstalling it. > > > -- > Steve Cook (Yorvyk) > > http://lubuntu.net > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ > -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Woke up this morning in low-res mode
On Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:48:09 +0100 Rowan Berkeley wrote: > Hi all, > > It says 'desktop effects could not be enabled', so it's running in > low-res. Could this be a side effect of recent upgrades, or is it a > hardware failure? If the latter, I suppose that means a new graphics > card. > I've never seen a graphics card partially fail. So I would suggest it's a software problem. More information would be useful. What machine, graphics card, driver, etc. Try booting with an older kernel. Have a search round launchpad to see if others have had the same problem. If using a proprietary driver try the open one or try updating or reinstalling it. -- Steve Cook (Yorvyk) http://lubuntu.net -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
