Re: [ubuntu-uk] Windows Vista Ultimate Edition
On Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:11:53 + Alan Pope [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 2008/11/17 Jai Harrison [EMAIL PROTECTED]: So I just won a copy of Windows Vista Ultimate Edition in a prize draw and figured that it's no use to me as an Ubuntu user. I'm pretty sure that it's the retail version (not OEM) and was just wondering if anyone had any tips on how a FOSS user could get some value from it (e.g. sell it on and how I'd go about doing that or other ways of getting something from it). Donate it to someone who is a developer on the Ubuntu project, so that they could use it to improve the Ubuntu experience. I am thinking people like Colin Watson or Evan Dandrea who work on the install and migration tools or Agostino Rossi who works on wubi. +1 to the idea of one of the developers who work on migration tools or wubi. Alternatively you could donate it to the QA team so they (although I should say we) can use it for testing of the aforementioned tools. -- Dave Murphy - http://schwuk.com Get in touch - http://schwuk.com/contact signature.asc Description: PGP signature -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Intrepid Themes
On Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:28:56 +0100 Chris Rowson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi there, Does anyone know what's going on with the look of Intrepid? I did think that it was supposed to come with a new theme, but from what I've seen so far it seems to be rather similar to Hardy. At one point there was a bizarre slightly unreadable dark theme but that seems to have disappeared... Human remains as the default theme, but there is a new theme in Intrepid - DarkRoom (was NewHuman). Although the new theme is very nice, there are some issues[1] with it which is why it's not the default (yet). [1] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/NewHumanTesting -- Dave Murphy - http://schwuk.com Get in touch - http://schwuk.com/contact signature.asc Description: PGP signature -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Testing Day - Monday October 6th 2008
On Monday October 6th 2008 we (the Ubuntu QA team) are holding the second Ubuntu Testing Day[1] where we will be focusing on testing of upgrades of 8.04 (Hardy Heron) to 8.10 (Intrepid Ibex). What is a testing day? The Ubuntu Testing day[2] is a special day where the Ubuntu Community comes together with a shared goal of testing an specific set of ISO images (Alpha, Beta, RC, Gold or Point releases). Taking the idea from the Ubuntu Bug Day[3], we want to apply the same concepts to ISO testing. Who can join in? Everyone. You don’t need to be a developer. You don’t need to know how to code. Everyone is welcome. If you don’t know how to help, then just stop on by and we’ll explain everything to you. In fact, one of the objectives of the Testing Day is to help people willing to start testing Ubuntu to make it better. How to join in? Come to #ubuntu-testing on freenode IRC. We will be there all day and night helping to resolve any testing queries you might have. Normal testing activity takes place in #ubuntu-testing at other times also. What we will be testing? This time we will be focusing on testing distribution upgrades. If you want to upgrade your Hardy system (*buntu 8.04) to Intrepid (*buntu 8.10) this is a great way to help on your way. Also, my colleague Marc Tardif (cr3) will be giving a session at the #ubuntu-classroom IRC channel at 15:00 UTC about the testing infrastructure, giving an overview on the tools available to make Ubuntu testing easier and more fun. Please, join us tomorrow and help make Ubuntu even better! [1] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Testing/UbuntuTestingDay/20081006 [2] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Testing/UbuntuTestingDay [3] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuBugDay -- Dave Murphy - http://schwuk.com Get in touch - http://schwuk.com/contact signature.asc Description: PGP signature -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] IMAP Server
On Fri, 9 May 2008 13:29:20 +0100 Andrew Barber [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey guys,I am just looking for a couple of suggestions on good IMAP Server software. We was looking over DOVECOT recently, but just wondered what you guys thought of that and others that are out there. Personally I've always run Dovecot, and I've been quite happy with it. -- Dave Murphy - http://schwuk.com Get in touch - http://schwuk.com/contact signature.asc Description: PGP signature -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] suggest app for converting files?
On Fri, 9 May 2008 17:13:05 +0100 Javad Ayaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: an app that will convert my vid files...but im able to pause as well? For converting, WinFF is hard to beat. Not too sure about pausing it though... im ripping with dvdrip (which is ex btw) but wana recode at another time!!! You can encode at a later date - I frequently do this. Rip the dvd during the day, leave it encoding overnight. -- Dave Murphy - http://schwuk.com Get in touch - http://schwuk.com/contact signature.asc Description: PGP signature -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Music to your ears, something new for the UK
On Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:58:27 + Kris Douglas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ciemon -cake master Mmm cake. The cake is a lie. -- Dave Murphy - http://schwuk.com Get in touch - http://schwuk.com/contact -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] If you had a wiki, which wiki would you wiki with?
On Thu, 6 Mar 2008 17:17:35 + Dave Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I ended going with DokuWiki. Not 100% happy with it, but it installed a helluva lot easier than Moin! I doubt anyone will care, but I've now switched to Moin. I actually prefer the features of DokuWiki, but the vast majority of wikis I interact with use Moin, so having a common syntax is much easier. -- Dave Murphy - http://schwuk.com Get in touch - http://schwuk.com/contact -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] If you had a wiki, which wiki would you wiki with?
On Thu, 6 Mar 2008 09:19:11 + Dave Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Unless anyone has compelling arguments for any others, I'll probably go with Moin or Doku (and it will probably be Moin). I ended going with DokuWiki. Not 100% happy with it, but it installed a helluva lot easier than Moin! -- Dave Murphy - http://schwuk.com Get in touch - http://schwuk.com/contact -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Broadband
Some more info on Phorm: http://uk.techcrunch.com/2008/02/29/phorm-might-be-onto-something/ -- Dave Murphy - http://schwuk.com Get in touch - http://schwuk.com/contact -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Broadband
On Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:12:31 + Andrew Oakley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For beginners I always recommend BT for ADSL, since if there is a connection problem, they can't blame it on anyone else. Other ISPs, if you get a connection problem, sometimes they try to fob you off saying there's a fault on the line, and that it's BT's fault; BT then come back and say it's the ISP's fault, and so it goes on in circles. Both my parents and my in-laws use BT broadband and have had zero hassle. Once my dad reported a connection problem to BT, it turned out to be water collecting in a cable tray under the pavement over the road, and of course they sent a man out to dig it up and fix it. It really makes no difference which ISP you use when it comes to faults - they are all customers of BT Wholesale, even BT Broadband. BT Broadband *might* get higher priority when it comes to getting faults fixed, but that's not enough to make me recommend them especially when balanced against the tales of poor performance from BT. I was told this by a BT Wholesale engineer whilst fixing a fault with my (non-BT Broadband) ADSL connection when I asked about BT Broadband. -- Dave Murphy - http://schwuk.com Get in touch - http://schwuk.com/contact -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Mobile internet proxy
On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:12:44 + Chris Rowson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If anyone has any info I'm all ears :-) Why re-invent the wheel? http://mowser.com -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com Get in touch - http://schwuk.com/static/contact-details -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Mobile internet proxy
On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:13:11 + Andrew Oakley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've never hit this on O2, however, but then I don't do a lot of data use on O2. So far I've not encountered any blocks with o2 either. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com Get in touch - http://schwuk.com/static/contact-details -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] 'The One': new low-priced laptop with linux inside
On Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:54:01 + Michael Holloway [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I for one am on of these people - a victim of WoW. I have a perfectly legal and legit copy of Vista, just because i play games in what little spare time i have. All of the rest of the time (working/surfing/time killing) is spent in Linux. I have managed to get most (some?) of the games i have to run in Linux under Wine, though i must admit i have never tried Cedega. I'm playing WoW quite happily through Wine in Gutsy. Of course if Wine didn't do such a good job of running it then I wouldn't now be addicted to WoW. That's the only MS Windows game I play though - everything is Free, through emulators (MAME, ScummVM) or on consoles. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com Get in touch - http://schwuk.com/static/contact-details -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Synch Nokia N73 with Gutsy using USB Cable
On Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:43:09 + Chris Rowson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's not often I ask questions like this of the list but I'm pretty stumped at the moment. I've got a Nokia N73, I've got a USB cable and I've got a PC with Ubuntu Gutsy. How do I get them to party? You don't. If you figure out how to, you'll make a lot of people happy. I'd like to be able to synchronise calendar and contacts but I can't seem to be able to suss out how. Your best bet is SyncML over Bluetooth. This should give you some pointers: http://davehall.com.au/blog/dave/2007/11/18/my-new-toy-nokia-n95 Different phone, same solution. However I could never get this to work reliably. I used to sync via ScheduleWorld, but since I switch to Google Calendar I now use GooSync and don't bother syncing with the desktop at all. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com Get in touch - http://schwuk.com/static/contact-details -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Synch Nokia N73 with Gutsy using USB Cable
On Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:33:12 + Pete Stean [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When you get up to the big Nokias (like my N95) that have memory identified as mass storage, you just plug the thing in and it shows up as a removable drive. Not that that helps you out... sorry Which works brilliantly (for what it is intended for - i.e. data transfer), except my N95 always complains about the cable being removed too soon, no matter how long I wait after un-mounting the device. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com Get in touch - http://schwuk.com/static/contact-details -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Home network configuration
On Fri, 2008-01-04 at 21:59 +, Mark Allison wrote: The bit that's missing is the gig wireless switch. Do such things exist? If not how else can I configure the network? I need it to be gigabit because the ubuntu server is running BackupPC and throws around a lot of data. Change your search terms - what you want is a Wireless Router with a Gigabit switch. I found a couple from Belkin and Netgear. If the price is too much, try the following alternative: Stick three network cards in your server: 1) Router 2) Gigabit Switch 3) Wireless Access Point If you don't want the wired/wireless networks separated, just plug the WAP into the switch and ditch the third network card. Save yourself some hassle and replace the Ubuntu server with IPCop and Advproxy/Urlfilter and your setup as you described is pretty much complete. Of course at this point your Wireless Modem is not doing much, so replace it with a USB/PCI one direct into the IPCop box. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com Get in touch - http://schwuk.com/static/contact-details signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Home network configuration
On Tue, 2008-01-08 at 19:16 +, Mark Allison wrote: Thing is the Ubuntu server is not only used for firewall/filtering, I use it for running BackupPC as well - can IPCop run that? I don't however see the need to move to IPCop as the Ubuntu server does everything I need it to. I'm a fan of specific devices, and IPCop makes gateways easy. Personally I'd move the server inside the network and put a cheap/small box in to run IPCop. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com Get in touch - http://schwuk.com/static/contact-details signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Restricting bandwith on another pc!
On Fri, 2007-12-14 at 15:30 +, Alan Pope wrote: Wondershaper can do this. Sounds like something you buy off those naff shopping channels... -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com Pownce - http://pownce.com/schwuk signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] [ADVERT] Ubuntu case badges
On Sat, 2007-11-03 at 16:02 -0400, Alan Pope wrote: I have a bunch of Ubuntu case badges which I am selling for 25p each. They are robust aluminium ones which can replace the Windows/Intel stickers you often find on laptops. They are bright shiny and very sticky. I have one of these - highly recommended! -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com Pownce - http://pownce.com/schwuk signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] C/C++ Development
On Fri, 2007-11-02 at 17:09 +, Ian Pascoe wrote: Why not look at a cross platform compiler like Mono for instance? It'd mean that when you've written your app, it'd work on your Linux box as well as M$ etc disclaimer I've not actively used Mono or .NET actively for development in 12+ months. /disclaimer I think you're overselling Mono there. Whilst you can make cross platform applications - meaning they can run in either environment - using either Mono or .NET, actually doing so is more difficult especially if you want a GUI. If Mono have improved their Windows Forms code then you might be able to run your .NET developed app in Mono, but you either have to explicitly develop for Windows Forms or install GTK# in Windows to use your Mono app on Windows. The only practical way to do so is to abstract your UI code completely and implement it for each platform. Unfortunately write once, run anywhere just doesn't work for anything other than simple apps. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com Pownce - http://pownce.com/schwuk signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] C/C++ Development
On Thu, 2007-11-01 at 21:02 +, Dougie Richardson wrote: I'll probably get castigated for this but I use both and found Python and GTK much less hassle and easier to get up to speed with quickly. I seriously doubt you will. Python is widely recognised as one of the best languages to learn for general development. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com Pownce - http://pownce.com/schwuk signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Hardy?
On Thu, 2007-11-01 at 11:47 +, Alec Wright wrote: Is anyone using Hardy yet? Am I right in thinking that it will be fairly stable, because Hardy's gonna be an LTS release? I used gutsy since the feisty release, so am i likely to be able to use hardy? Hardy has only just started development, and will not be considered stable until it is released. You're free to use it now, but all the usual caveats apply that you usually hear with development versions. Personally I don't plan to be using Hardy until the first (herd|tribe| flock|beta) releases come out sometime next year. However if you do start using it, let us know how you get on! -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com Twitter me: http://twitter.com/schwuk signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] iPod management
On Mon, 2007-08-13 at 14:15 +0100, Josh Blacker wrote: Hi all, Got a text from a friend earlier asking if she bought a new desktop from dell with Ubuntu, would she be able to use all her old files etc. I explained that yes Ubuntu can deal with jpgs (she was worried she wouldn't be able to see all her photos!) and OpenOffice is compatible with .doc formats and so on - but was stumped by the question of her iPod. (She was most thrilled that not only does Azureus run on Linux, but that Ubuntu has a built-in torrent client, but that's another matter). Although the built in bittorrent client does work, it is pretty basic - especially if they're used to the features of Azureus or uTorrent. The other day I discovered Deluge - http://deluge-torrent.org/ - which provides most features anyone will want, and it has become my standard client. It's not in the repositories (yet), but the developers provide .debs for Feisty i386 and amd64. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] BIttorent Clinets (was iPod Management)
On Tue, 2007-08-14 at 13:28 +0100, Alec Wright wrote: It's not very stable though, so you shouldn't recommend it to linux illiterates Really? It's been rock solid for me so far, but it's interesting to hear others experiences. I prefer Azureus, although it requires Java. It's stable and has pretty much every feature imaginable. I've always avoided Azureus because of the bloat. uTorrent was all I'd ever use apart from the 'official' client and the one in Ubuntu. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] DELL w/Ubuntu available in the UK
Canonical announced today that DELL machines are available in the UK, France and Germany. http://www.ubuntu.com/news/dell-available-in-europe Apparently the DELL site hasn't been updated yet. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Freecycle / Ubuntu tie-up????
On Thu, 2007-08-02 at 16:50 +0100, Mark Harrison wrote: I've created a Facebook group with the following description: Although I'm a Facebook user myself, I'm not comfortable with making Facebook membership a requirement for contribution to groups and I my feelings won't change on this as long as it remains a walled garden. There are many other places (e.g. Google Groups, Ning) that provide the same or more functionality that Facebook does, but makes the data public. (I will admit to joining the group in it's present home though.) If you're interested in doing the following: - Saying yes to the odd PC components that always come up on Freecycle - Collecting them, putting them together, installing Ubuntu - Offering a working machine back to your local Freecycle ... then this is the group for you. It's a great idea, and one that I wholeheartedly support (although may not have the time to contribute to much). -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu-UK Planet CoC
On Fri, 2007-08-03 at 00:18 +0100, Michael Wood wrote: There have been a few issues with some of the posts appearing on the Ubuntu-UK planet, These haven't really been resolved as we have no guidelines to uphold any complaints around. Therefore I propose that there should be an code of conduct aimed at the planet. I have written a draft CoC [1] As others have commented, your proposal is far too restrictive. Ubunutu-UK [sic] planet is not an acceptable platform for promoting commercial interests. Following your CoC, then would my posts about the Official Ubuntu Book be unacceptable since I got paid for contributing to it, and Canonical get paid for people buying it? Ubuntu-UK planet is not an acceptable place for discussions on community conflicts/issues. Which community? Please make sure that a majority of your posts to the planet have FOSS related content. This depends on what your view of what a Planet is. To me it is simply an aggregation of related feeds, which in this case the relation is simply that we are 'members' of Ubuntu-UK. Nothing more, nothing less. The planet is _not_ the Ubuntu-UK website - nor should it be so - and in fact states that This page contains feeds from ubuntu-uk member's blogs. Nothing is said about it being restricted to FOSS related content on the planet itself or the wiki page that drives it. As far as I am concerned you are simply introducing barriers to contribution that are neither needed nor wanted, and your wording is far too expansive. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] [ANNOUNCEMENT] IRC meeting for Ubuntu - UK 5th August HAS MOVED TO THE 12th August
On Mon, 2007-07-16 at 12:07 +0100, Chris Rowson wrote: I've taken the dive and joined facebook - my profile looks sad with only one friend which is you Nik lol ! Well you've got one more now! Anyone else want to come join us? There's an Ubuntu-UK group that needs filling... http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2387304172 -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Linux World Expo
On Fri, 2007-07-13 at 11:47 +0100, Nik Butler wrote: If no one has any qualms I would like to organise the Stand in the .ORG village as I did before , however this is not a solo affair and all your contributions, effort and involvement will as last year be greatly appreciated. If possible I will get involved again, however I may be there in another capacity this year. If that is the case I will still drop by to lend moral support. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflet sheet (SHHIPT content) for CDs
On Sat, 2007-07-07 at 17:39 +0100, alan c wrote: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/Leaflets I've just had a quick look through the leaflets on that page, and they're all very good, but I do have a few comments. * A couple of the leaflets had a Creative Commons license attached, whilst others didn't. Those that did not not have a URL for the license - this should be included. Personally I think anything we (as a team) produce should be made available under a CC license or stated that it is in the public domain, otherwise ownership isn't clear. * None of the leaflets indicate that Ubuntu is a registered trademark of Canonical Ltd. and is used without permission. The same for Linux, OpenOffice, Firefox etc. I'd avoid going down the GNU/Linux rabbit hole though. * The 'grass' image used on the leaflets - is that the actual Microsoft image? If so we can't use it. * Capitalisation. I know it's 'different' to use all lower case - I've done it myself - but in terms of readability it sucks *and* looks unprofessional. We may be volunteers, but that shouldn't stop us from taking pride. * Lack of links to Ubuntu-UK. We should be directing people to our community for support/advice etc. Stick our logo on there as well. * Purely aesthetics, but I don't like the font on the front page of the graphics leaflet. Fantastic work by everyone who has contributed to these. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflet sheet (SHHIPT content) for CDs
On Fri, 2007-07-13 at 12:48 +0100, Matthew Larsen wrote: * Lack of links to Ubuntu-UK. We should be directing people to our community for support/advice etc. Stick our logo on there as well. Which leaflets are you referring to? Mainly the graphics ones. They link to the Ubuntu community, but not to us. * Purely aesthetics, but I don't like the font on the front page of the graphics leaflet. No offense, but any other ideas? Why Comic Sans of course! Maybe the Ubuntu title font, the same font used in the rest of the text or maybe something like Impact. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] we suck or we just act differently?
On Mon, 2007-07-09 at 15:41 +0100, Matthew Larsen wrote: Maybe its the abundance of talk and lack of action thats the problem. As others have pointed out, it's not a lack of action - we're all active in our own ways. Instead it's a lack of *organised* action. However co-ordinating a LUG has taught me that central organisation is extremely difficult to manage. Although we have nominal leadership, this team is ours to do with as we wish. Instead of creating sub-teams, why don't we focus on *efforts*. If anyone has an idea of *anything* the team could do, then post it here. If you want to get involved with someones effort, get involved. If you don't then offer *constructive* criticism, or let them get on with it. Blocking an idea doesn't help anyone. I know it's a management cliche, but there really is no such thing as a bad idea. Also don't wait for approval or even others to join your effort - if it benefits our team and/or Ubuntu itself, then it is something we should be doing. The only things we should not seek to change are the wiki, this list and the IRC channel. The wiki should remain our central reference, this list should be our primary method of communication and the IRC channel remain for informal or real-time chat. The list subscribers outnumber the channel lurkers, with a significant overlap, so this is the best mechanism for keeping everyone informed. Ultimately it is up to us to decide our own level of involvement, so lets do that. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] we suck or we just act differently?
On Wed, 2007-07-11 at 16:57 +0100, alan c wrote: When ideas and enthusiasm are of the essence, blocking or negative comments are more likely in an open forum when the population are not all present for the same reason. This is why I prefer the idea of a separate uk marketing list. Which was my point. If we can agree to stop blocking or negative comments then such a split will be unnecessary. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Adopt a Penguin
On Wed, 2007-07-11 at 17:52 +0100, Matthew Larsen wrote: Hey all Rob Beard suggested in a thread about adopting a penguin at a zoo, and I personally think its a fantastic idea! Thus I started this thread to garner interest and maybe actually do it, what's everyone's views? It's a great idea, but here's a different spin on it - if 'adoption' is a time-limited thing as someone else has mentioned, why don't we adopt the release animal? Much better from a marketing POV. We've got three months to find a Gibbon... -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Call out for Lug Radio Live
On Mon, 2007-07-02 at 12:16 +0100, John Levin wrote: It's LUG Radio Live this coming weekend, and I'd very much appreciate help on manning the stall. Just put your name down on the wiki: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/LugRadioLive2007 Unfortunately I'm on crew duties all weekend, but I swing by the stand and help when I can. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] UKTeam meeting update
Tony Travis wrote: Personally, I use 6.06.1 LTS, because I'm fed up of fixing 'bleeding' edge releases when I'm trying to use Linux for my research work. I've been using Feisty daily since Herd 2 with little or no stability problems. It's shaping up to be a solid release. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] UKTeam meeting update
TheVeech wrote: Can you post the torrent link for alternate i386 on the 19th :) You can request Feisty CD's from Shipit already. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Gutsy Gibbon
Feisty+1 has been named as the 'Gutsy Gibbon'. Details here: https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-devel-announce/2007-April/000276.html Release schedule here: https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-devel-announce/2007-April/000277.html (Note that the version of GNOME in the schedule has been corrected to 2.20). -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu-uk graphics
Chris Rowson wrote: Also - when looking at the Demos https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Templates The two sites showcasing the new theme are still using their own logos ;-) ...and I'm willing to guess (but happy to be proved wrong) that neither of those logos are approved... -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Code of conduct (was For 'women' read 'newbs')
Tony Arnold wrote: Well, the instructions were to replace 'women' with 'newbs' when you read it, so if anything it would be disrespectful to 'newbs'! That's what I get for ignoring the topic line. To digress, surely it would have been better to edit the joke accordingly as everyone knows you can't rely on users to do anything right! (Of course now I've offended users everywhere!) (BTW, I'm an atheist and was not offended in any way). That bit *was* meant in jest. Personally I didn't find the joke offensive at all, I only sought to clarify (in absence of Caroline's own clarification) where I thought she felt it breached the CoC. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Hi / Forum
Dean Sas wrote: We've discussed this a lot previously, and decided that if we were to have a forum we would have one hosted on ubuntuforums.org. I think we also decided that it would be best if it was a list - forum gateway in the same way that the ubuntu-users mail list is. We can get an ubuntu-uk specific forum setup through ubuntuforums.org, but I've no idea whether we could get a list - forum gateway to work with it. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LoCoCreatingForum Cheers, -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] UKTeam Meetings Minutes
Paul Sladen wrote: Yes, yes, yes. Especially if somebody sends me the photos---and after that if anyone has any extra time to note down the first 3 best/worst moments of the show I try to expand those to something better. Can I nominate the Maori (sp?) warriors for one of the worst moments? -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] T minus 7 for Linux World Expo.
Matthew Saunders wrote: How are things going choosing a logo etc? I am more than happy to print some A3 colour posters, and then ship them to someone who will be there on Wednesday as I am going Thursday. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/Logo Cheers, -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] T minus 7 for Linux World Expo.
Nik Butler wrote: 1. Setup day for ensuring the stand is populated 2. First day ensuring we know what we are talking about My train gets me into London for 0700 so I can come help setup if you like. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo
Caroline Ford wrote: However I'm not sure what this leaves us with.. If you follow the policy to the letter, and don't apply for permission then all we can do is come up with a non-ubuntu derived logo and (possibly) stick the (ed|k|x)ubuntu logos on there. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo
Martin Fitzpatrick wrote: How about some obligatory flag colours? There are 3 bits to the ubuntu circle, perhaps pop them in there (either in the circles or on the straps or both). Of course, thats England, Scotland, Wales, and er. oh well. I thought about that for mine as well, but as Caroline pointed it's outside of their guidelines. For mine I wanted to have the 'uk' letters filled with the Union Flag, but my inkspace skills failed me! -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo
Caroline Ford wrote: In addition ideally I'd avoid flags - not just because of the northern ireland issue but because even Town Halls in South London don't fly the Union Flag (we fly the EU flag and borough flag) ..but you have to admit that the Union Flag is instantly recognisable to pretty much everyone. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo
Paul Sladen wrote: On Wed, 18 Oct 2006, Dave Murphy wrote: It's best to upload new versions with the different filename---making doing comparisons and everyone knowing that they are looking at the /same/ variation, much easier. Originals: http://schwuk.com/images/ubuntu_uk_logo_v1.png http://schwuk.com/images/ubuntu_uk_logo_v1.svg Updated strapline font: http://schwuk.com/images/ubuntu_uk_logo_v2.png http://schwuk.com/images/ubuntu_uk_logo_v2.svg The original links are now symlinks to the latest version. I've asking for approval for the logo from Ubuntu. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] URGENT: Logo
Stephen Garton wrote: For some reason the Ubuntu font doesn't work on this machine (I'm at work) but I managed to Union Jack the UK if you want to use it? pedanticIt's only the Union Jack when flown at sea - on land it's the Union Flag./pedantic I sort of like the white UK now, but I'll let others decide which one they prefer. Your flag seems to be missing some diagonal stripes though... -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo
Paul Sladen wrote: This is the parts of the Ubuntu logo morphed around to follow the shape of the United Kingdom with graphic part of the logo making up Northern Ireland (and a renegade dot for the Isle of Man---Hollyhead might be more important though). Paul - excellent, if slightly freaky - work! -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] 'Crew' shirts for Expo
I know we're pushing it for time, but I was discussing on irc with Jono the idea of 'Crew' shirts - people who attended LugRadio Live will know what I'm talking about - for people staffing the stand at the Expo. First we need to agree on a logo (and hopefully have it approved by Ubuntu). Second does anyone know where we could get some t-shirts printed with the final logo at short notice? Cheers, -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] 'Crew' shirts for Expo
Alan Pope wrote: Yup. A t-shirt printing place over the road from me here in London will do them for 8 quid each. Ouch. I'm guessing we're going to need at least half a dozen, which makes it £50 someone's got to fork out before the event. I'm happy to pay for mine, and chip in for yours Alan if you organise them. Anyone else? -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] URGENT: Logo
Following suggestions on #ubuntu-uk we now have: 'ubuntuk': http://schwuk.com/images/ubuntu_uk_logo_v4.png http://schwuk.com/images/ubuntu_uk_logo_v4.svg 'ubuntu-uk': http://schwuk.com/images/ubuntu_uk_logo_v5.png http://schwuk.com/images/ubuntu_uk_logo_v5.svg According to Jono Canonical have approved v2, and he's going to run v5 (which is the current favourite) past them. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
