Re: [ubuntu-uk] Has anybody seen this and what do you think......

[Les Pounder]

On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 8:42 PM, Pete  wrote:

>  I guess most if not everyone out there know that Governments use Windows
> XP (Uk Gov't) and that it costs quite a huge amount to pay in bulk licenses,
> including local councils. Does anyone know how much these bulk licenses
> cost and how many the UK Gov't have?
>
> Hi Pete

I know from first hand experience that the UK Government (DWP - Department
of Work and Pensions) pays for their IT via a lease to HP. A desktop
machine is £70 per month, and a laptop is £80 per month. Software is
maintained by HP, and a standard package of software (Email, Office and
Internet Explorer 6) are delivered as standard. Users can request more
software, and this is approved via their line management chain, but the
prices are fixed by HP, and are not open to outside bidders.

Hope this helps.

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Anyone want to bring their expert knowledge of Ubuntu/Debian packaging to Manchester, UK on 21st April?

[Les Pounder]

The team will be updating the site for 2013 soon.
They've only just took ownership of the event ;)

Les Pounder
On Mar 25, 2013 4:07 PM, "Tony Scott"  wrote:

> Yep - the site is out of date.
>
> How do you get tickets for the (2013) event?
>
> Cheers
>
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>
>
> On 25 March 2013 16:03, Tony Arnold  wrote:
> > Chris,
> >
> > ucubed.info is still showing the 2012 dates! Will there be a programme
> > of talks/workshops etc. published prior to the event, or should we turn
> > up and take pot luck!
> >
> > Regards,
> > Tony.
> >
> > On 25/03/13 15:35, Chris Wilson wrote:
> >> Hey there,
> >>
> >> UCubed, the Manchester-based Ubuntu unconference, will be held on Sunday
> >> 21st April in Manchester City Centre, and we're looking for someone to
> >> come along for a few hours and give a class/workshop on maintaining the
> >> Ubuntu packageset.
> >>
> >> We're looking to provide some classes and workshops on the various ways
> >> you can contribute to the development of Ubuntu, and we're looking for
> >> someone to cover packaging.
> >>
> >> If you'd like to help out, then you should expect to speak for 1-2
> >> hours, and since this is a very hands-on topic, you would need to
> >> provide a relatively easy packaging task, reflecting some sort of real
> >> world Ubuntu task instead of a "hello world" type task, that yo'd be
> >> confident in helping people work through.
> >>
> >> We can't really offer you much in the way of compensation since this is
> >> a community-run event, though I will buy you a drink afterwards for your
> >> trouble :)
> >>
> >> Please let me know if anyone's interested in this.
> >>
> >> Chris
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] How have I killed my system?

[Les Pounder]

Hi Gareth, all.

Sorry for top post, I'm on my mobile.

Try in a terminal

sudo apt-get install -f

Should fix the issue.

Les Pounder
Blackpool LUG
On Apr 30, 2012 11:10 PM, "Gareth France"  wrote:

>  On 30/04/12 23:01, Tony Pursell wrote:
>
>
>
> On 30 April 2012 22:49, Gareth France  wrote:
>
>> On 30/04/12 22:44, Tony Pursell wrote:
>>
>>> apt-cache search sense*
>>>
>> Ok, now I'm really confused. That brought up damn near every package in
>> the cache! Nothing looked promising but doing the same for scratch brought
>> up:
>>
>> squeak-plugins-scratch
>>
>> and a few others but trying to remove:
>>
>> Package squeak-plugins-scratch is not installed, so not removed
>>
>>
>>
> You could also try looking for it in Synaptic Package Manager.  That
> always had any odd packages I installed.
>  And it has a pretty good search function.
>
> Tony
>
>
>  I can't install synaptic due to the fault.
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Last / next meeting + Ubuntu jam

[Les Pounder]

Hi everyone

There'll be another UCubed event on April 28th.

UCubed is a Debian and Ubuntu unconference that is hosted at Madlab, in the
Northern Quarter of Manchester.
It's free to attend, and is a full day of talks, workshops and networking.

Stop by ucubed.info for details of last years event. The website will be
updated in the next few weeks for this years event.

Thanks
Les Pounder


On Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 8:56 PM, Bruno Girin  wrote:

>  On 21/02/12 22:35, Daniel Drummond wrote:
>
> I'm in Manchester too, would be interested if anything is going on.
>
>
> Worst case scenario, we can always do a "Ubuntu Happy Hour" in a pub or
> other. It's not as if Manchester was short in drinking establishments :-) I
> just can't do the 3rd (Saturday) in the evening but could do any other time
> from Wednesday evening to Sunday lunchtime.
>
>
>
>  On Feb 21, 2012 10:22 PM, "Bruno Girin"  wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> The minutes of the last meeting at the moment show the 12th Jan and the
>> current agenda is for the 2nd Feb. Does anybody know when the next meeting
>> is or have I missed it?
>>
>> Also, is anybody doing anything for the Ubuntu Jam in Manchester (as I'll
>> be up North that week-end)?
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Bruno
>>
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] USB Bluetooth dongle

[Les Pounder]

On Thu, Oct 6, 2011 at 1:15 PM, Alan Pope  wrote:

> On 6 October 2011 13:06, Gordon Burgess-Parker  wrote:
> > Can anyone point me to a USB Bluetooth adapter that is a) available in
> the
> > UK and b) works on 10.04 LTS?
>
> I have yet to find a bluetooth dongle that _doesn't_ work with Ubuntu.
> There's only a couple of chipsets anyway, and they're well supported.
>
> Al.
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Keep an eye out in your local pound shop for the Live Wire branded bluetooth
dongles. They work out of the box with Ubuntu (10.04 onwards)

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Release party

[Les Pounder]

I've added Barcamp Blackpool to the loco event directory,
http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-uk/1286/detail/ with a link to our
eventbrite page.

Currently we have 190 attendees, I am hoping to "sell out" with only 10
tickets left.

Thanks
Les

On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 11:45 AM, Alan Bell wrote:

> On 14/09/11 11:34, Alan Pope wrote:
>
>> On 14 September 2011 11:25, Alan Bell  wrote:
>> Cunning. So a site can say "Come to our event", which links to a LoCo
>> directory event, then they click again to get to an eventbrite page?
>> Isn't that somewhat convoluted?
>>
>> Al.
>>
>>  cunning as a fox who is professor of cunning at the cunning university.
> Yeah, not saying it is great, or that the LoCo directory adds masses of
> value in this situation, what I would do is promote the Eventbrite page, and
> creating a LoCo directory event pointing at the Eventbrite page would be one
> way to do that. The feature was added as it was massively unhelpful to have
> a signup thing on LoCo directory to events with a chargeable registration on
> eventbrite. Don't send people from other places through the loco directory
> to get to the registration, that would be silly!
>
> Alan.
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Release party

[Les Pounder]

Hi
The organisers of UCubed decided after our previous event, that the we
should run the event annually, and as the next release in April 2012 is an
LTS, expect a much larger event ;)

If it's of any interest, Blackpool LUG will be hosting an installfest at
Barcamp Blackpool on the 15th October, I'm sure you can grab a free ticket
for the event and come along.
http://barcampblackpool.com

Thanks
Les Pounder
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 On Sep 14, 2011 9:44 AM, "Tim Dobson"  wrote:
> On 14/09/11 07:42, Ted Wager wrote:
>> Anything going on in the High Peak/Stockport area ?
>
> There should be something happening in Manchester (I'd imagine).
>
> Perhaps poke Ucubed? http://ucubed.info/
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] New network for women advocating, using or developing FLOSS

[Les Pounder]

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
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu.com down?

[Les Pounder]

Working for me

Les

On Mon, May 30, 2011 at 9:30 AM, alan c  wrote:

> Is it me or is www.ubuntu.com site down just now?
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Help required! (off topic)

[Les Pounder]

Hi Sean

I'm no web developer, so others will be able to help more.

But it looks like it is based on Jquery, which is an easier to use
javascript api.

http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.4.2/jquery.min.js
http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.4.2/jquery.min.js>">



I'd google Jquery galleries, and follow the instructions from there mate.

All the best

Les



On Mon, May 23, 2011 at 4:58 PM, Sean Miller  wrote:

> This is not strictly a Ubuntu question, but I know there are quite a few
> web people here so I wondered if anybody had any suggestions.
>
> Have a customer who wants a "gallery page" similar to this one...
>
> http://visualartistsuk.com/marcel-christ
>
> I cannot find any evidence that this is a script that is available on the
> web...
>
> Does anybody know anything similar?
>
> Sean
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu + computing in schools

[Les Pounder]

Hi all
Earlier today I emailed the team behind this, with an eye to record an
interview,I am hopeful that it can be used on the ubuntu uk podcast, as well
as other podcasts.

Les

On Fri, May 6, 2011 at 9:11 PM, Rob Beard  wrote:

> On 06/05/11 20:46, Bruno Girin wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I came across this via /. today and thought it would be a great thing
>> for Ubuntu UK members to get involved in:
>>
>> http://raspberrypi.org/
>>
>> Quick summary: it's a UK charity who are trying to put fun back into
>> learning computing by coming up with a £15 computer the size of a USB
>> stick that you plug into a TV. And it runs Ubuntu!
>>
>> They're based in Cambridge apparently.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Bruno
>>
>>
>>
>>
> Yep there's a video on the BBC News site on Rory's Blog.  Looks
> interesting, I gather it's been developed by one of the original Elite
> developers, or at least he's had a hand in it.  I think it's a great idea,
> if they pull it off I'll certainly get one, maybe 2 or 3 if they manage the
> £15 price point.
>
> Rob
>
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] 11,04 Broke My Wireless (surprised?)

[Les Pounder]

I have an N130, I ran 11.04 (fresh install) for about a day, WIFI was really
patchy out of the box, so I installed the voria ppa.n Unfortunately still
really patchy WIFI.

I've reverted back to 10.04, using the Voria PPA and everything is back to
normal.

Les

On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 12:21 PM, Dave Rice  wrote:

> Trouble is, I tried that on a fresh install on a n210 and it didn't work!
>
> I'll write down the steps I did in a minute and post it here once I’ve
> found all the links
>
> cheers
>
>
> On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 1:57 PM, Alan Pope  wrote:
>
>> On 4 May 2011 11:52, Jon Reynolds  wrote:
>> > On Wed, 4 May 2011 10:44:02 +0100, Alan Pope wrote:
>> >>
>> >> http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=10487458&postcount=34
>> >>
>> >> Looks like that solves it.
>> >>
>> >> Al.
>> >
>> > Hmm, I have already tried that procedure. This is what worries me, I
>> have
>> > tried multiple solutions and wonder if they are all now conflicting with
>> > each other. I think a fresh install, then that ^ solution is best route
>> to
>> > try...
>> >
>>
>> Sounds like a plan.
>>
>> Al.
>>
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Joggler

[Les Pounder]

Hi Mark, how much are you looking for it?

I know that there were a few people in the north west who were after one a
couple of months ago, I can make some enquiries on your behalf.

All the best
Les Pounder

On Sun, May 1, 2011 at 1:49 PM, Mark Fraser
wrote:

> I've decided to pack away my little used - it was basically being used as a
> clock - O2 Joggler.
>
> I'm sure reading a while ago that someone on here was looking for one. If
> this
> is still the case, would you like to buy this one? It comes with box and
> instructions.
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] IT IS OUT \o/ so come to the party

[Les Pounder]

What Laura says is very true.

If there isn't an event, or party near you, organise one yourself.
It can be as big or as small as you like, just enjoy yourselves.

We built the UCubed and Okay_Computer events from nothing in Manchester, and
now they are extremely popular in the local community.

To quote Wayne's World "If you build it, they will come"

All the best

Les "Quarter" Pounder

On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 9:58 AM, Laura Czajkowski wrote:

> -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-
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>
> Ok folks time for me to hit repeat on the broken record, anyone can
> organise a release party anywhere in the UK.  The reason it keeps
> happening in London on the day of the release is Canonical and the staff
> are here so they go out after a long week and celebrate.
>
> There is nothing stopping anyone one anywhere here in the UK organising
> another one any time this month.  Many loco  teams around the world do
> not have it the day of the release, they way perhaps to the weekend or a
> few weeks later.
>
> Don't be put off by saying you can't go to one in London, make one near
> you!
>
> Laura
>
> >>>
> >>>
> >> It's a bit too far for me I'm afraid (living in Devon), have fun though
> >> folks.
> >>
> >> Rob
> >>
> >>
> >>
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> >
> > Hi guys,
> >
> > I would love to go, but London is really too far from Cumbria for me to
> be
> > able to go. I would have gone if I could convince others to come with me
> and
> > make it worth the Petrol usage, but sadly I couldn't. :( Hope everyone
> has
> > fun, also, pics or it didn't happen! :)
> >
> >
> >
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[ubuntu-uk] UCubed - This Saturday in Manchester

[Les Pounder]

Hi everyone

Just a quick email,

UCubed, a Debian and Ubuntu Unconference will be held this Saturday in
Manchester.
It is a free event, and we currently have 52 attendees booked for the day!
We have 8 places available, so if you fancy coming along, visit our website

http://ucubed.info

We'll have lots of talks and workshops on the day, and everyone is
encouraged to bring a talk or project along with them to share.

Current talks are

Dan Lynch's keynote
Aubergine is not the only colour, a look at three alternative Debian distros
Okay Computer, a look at the philosophy of free software
Whistlestop tour of Ubuntu, 30 minutes to learn cool features of Ubuntu
Android app developement

Current workshops are

Debian Arcade Machines
Debian Demo Area, provided by Blackpool LUG
<http://blackpoollug.blogspot.com/>

So grab a ticket and come along.

All the best

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[ubuntu-uk] UCubed - A Free Linux Event in Manchester

[Les Pounder]

Hi everyone, just wanted to tell you about an event that we are organising
in Manchester...

UCubed is a *free* one-day "Unworkshop" which focuses on Ubuntu and Debian
based Linux distributions, and the software ecosystem surrounding them.

The event hopes to teach users how they can become more involved in the
communities surrounding their favourite software.

*It will be held at the MadLab in Edge Street, Manchester on Saturday, April
2nd 2011 and will run from 10am until 5pm.*

Please visit http://ucubed.info to get your tickets and find out more about
the event and location.

Feel free to forward to any list or person you feel might be interested, and
we'd love to see you there!


Thanks

Les Pounder
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Good morning and HELLO to all

[Les Pounder]

On Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 7:12 AM, looba lou  wrote:

> My name is Louis Millwood AKA Looba or Loobbalou as i go,im a 33 y.o male
> from just outside Manchester.
> Ive only been using Ubuntu  seriously for a 10 days and a week of that i
> was off-line with HDD failure so realy only about a couple days.
> So im still quite taken back with how it works and how much is available at
> just a click or 2 of a mouse away.ITS AWSOME.
> Ive got go a good knowledge base on computers and computing so im sure it
> wont take me that loong, i am quite looking forward to challenge.
> Ive started using linux as an OS because ive seen it as natural progression
> the my learning of computers of which i am all self taught. i realy do want
> make a big
> push towards becoming a developer and realy taking full advantage of the
> tools and people within the community. So i hope im going to an asset not
> just to the uk development the over all progresion of Ubuntu.
>
> Nice to get my 1st post up on the forum, am looking forward to meeting
> working with you all im
>
> thanks for reading my intro hope uve enjoyed and ill chat chow for now
> peeps
>
>
>
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Welcome to the world of Ubuntu, and you are joining us at the right time.
Manchester has a number of Free Software, and Linux User Groups, and is home
to the best Ubuntu / Debian conference in the North, Ucubed
http://lespounder.wordpress.com/2010/10/05/ucubed-28th-august-2010/
We are organising another event for April 2011, and I do hope that you can
come.

In the meantime welcome to the mailing list, and here are a few links for
you to look at

http://madlab.org.uk/content/manchester-free-software/
http://www.manlug.mcc.ac.uk/

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

[Les Pounder]

I'm in Blackpool, Lancashire.
Happy to help anyone in the Fylde coast area, possibly even Kirkham/Preston
way.
I've been using Ubuntu since 5.04

Thanks
Les
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On 15 Oct 2010 10:22, "alan c"  wrote:

I am in Bracknell, Berkshire.
Very happy to help locally. Also ok to help not so local by phone if
useful. Maybe gitso too.
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] 10.10 installation workshop in London

[Les Pounder]

Me too, I can't find out where it is on the eventbrite page.

Les

On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 1:44 PM, James Thomas wrote:

> Hi Paula,
>
> Trying to find where this event is happening...
> Am I missing something? (quite possible)
>
> :)
>
> Cheers
>
> JT
>
> On 29 September 2010 13:35, pmgazz  wrote:
>
>>  It's not on the right day and has a different 'slant' (the VCS wouldn't
>> 'get' an install fest) but we're doing a day workshop showing charities and
>> community orgs how to install Ubuntu and do basic admin tasks on the 12th.
>> http://fb-resilience.eventbrite.com/
>>
>> We're providing laptops for people to practice on but people can also
>> bring their own.
>>
>> If anyone (with lots of patience) wants to come along and help, it'd be
>> much appreciated.
>>
>> Paula
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Northern Installfest

[Les Pounder]

Hi Daniel / All

Manchester will be hosting an Ubuntu 10.10 release party, which will most
likely incorporate an installfest.

I am currently organising an Ubuntu stand for Software Freedom Day at Madlab
in Manchester (18/09/2010).

If I can offer any assistance / advice then please do let me know.

Thanks

Les Pounder

On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 10:32 PM, Dave Rice  wrote:

> I agree,
>
> perhaps somewhere such as Leeds, York, Newcastle perhaps?
>
> I'm not sure if I would be able to attend, it depends on my return date
> from the desert!
>
> Cheers
>
>
>
> On 1 September 2010 22:16, Yorvyk  wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:52:24 +0100
>> Daniel Case  wrote:
>>
>> > Hi there fellow's!
>> >
>> > In tonight's meeting I brought up the possibility of having an
>> installfest
>> > up in the north for those of us who cannot get all the way down to
>> London. I
>> > was thinking Leeds or Manchester might be a good place to have it unless
>> you
>> > guys would rather have it somewhere else?
>> >
>> > How many of you would be able to attend?
>> >
>> > Daniel
>> >
>> I think Manchester/Liverpool are already planning something, so this side
>> of the country is better and as I said on IRC Leeds is easy to get to.
>>
>> --
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>>
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Fwd: [ubuntu-marketing] Maverick Movies!

[Les Pounder]

Hi all

I can certainly vouch for these videos, I contacted Arthur (ubuntuads on
YouTube) about using his videos at events, and he was more than happy for me
to do so. They play really well on a joggler ;)

Les Pounder

On 20 Aug 2010 13:22, "Alan Pope"  wrote:

See the mail below from Mark Shuttlworth. Might be interesting to some
people here who are into video stuff and advocacy.

Cheers,
Al.


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Re: [ubuntu-uk] 101010 = 42 which is a good excuse for a party

[Les Pounder]

Sounds like we have the beginnings of cracking plan.
Yay!

On 22 Jul 2010 16:16, "Lucy"  wrote:

Sounds like an excellent idea :)

I think that MadLab (madlab.org.uk) would be a good location, if possible?


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Re: [ubuntu-uk] 101010 = 42 which is a good excuse for a party

[Les Pounder]

Jon
I'm sure that I can provide some resources for a Manchester event.
Laptops,banner cds & ISOs. Maybe even a mirror / apt cache of the packages
as they are near the time. (I took your hint from barcamp blackpool ;) )

Les

On 22 Jul 2010 13:47, "Jon Spriggs"  wrote:

I'd certainly be interested in getting something together for Manchester.

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On 22 July 2010 10:50, Alan Bell 
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> The next versio...

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] O2 Joggler: deal

[Les Pounder]

Sweet,  I only got one last time, but I want a few more ;)
Les "Quarter" Pounder

On May 14, 2010 8:28 AM, "David"  wrote:

The O2 Joggler is back onto its deal.

"Was £99.99. Now £49.99 until the end of May"
http://shop.o2.co.uk/joggler

Some ideas of how it could be used :
http://jogglerwiki.info/index.php?title=Main_Page
With or without Ubuntu.

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Call for help - ISO testing

[Les Pounder]

Sign me up.
Les

On May 13, 2010 10:17 AM, "Dave Etheridge"  wrote:

I can help out with testing and have an assortment of desktops, laptops and
servers to test the ISO’s on. I also run virtualisation platforms such as
VMWare, VirtualBox and Virtuozzo.



Cheers

Dave



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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Manchester release party?

[Les Pounder]

Hi everyone

Yes I will be hosting an installfest at Oggcamp.
Please come along and have a chat, bring a usb flash drive and I will be
dishing out copies of the latest ubuntu release, and for those interested a
copy of the Ubuntu manual.
I have the resources available to offer help in installing Ubuntu,
troubleshooting and bug reporting.

It would be great to meet you all.

Thanks
Les

On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 12:32 PM, Lucy  wrote:

> On 20 April 2010 12:06,   wrote:
> > Does anyone know of plans for a Manchester meet up this year for the
> lucid
> > release. Last years was a good deal of fun.
>
> I agreed with Jon, most people are likely to be over in Liverpool for
> the OggCamp weekend. Perhaps a group could arrange to meet up in a pub
> on the Saturday evening (probably best sorted out on the day itself
> though)?
>
> Also, I know that Les is looking to hold a install fest/showcase
> during OggCamp. I think he'd still like people to help out, if you're
> interested?
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] CD Collector Swap Shop at OggCamp

[Les Pounder]

Hi Alan
I'm happy to offer a section of the ubuntu installfest area for you to use.
Thanks
Les "quarter" Pounder
Twitter & identi.ca @biglesp

On Apr 18, 2010 12:42 PM, "Alan Pope"  wrote:

I just saw on my CD shelf that I have a few extra Ubuntu CDs and
thought OggCamp might be a good place to get together and swap CDs
with other collectors. I've added it to the OggCamp ideas wiki.

http://ideas.oggcamp.org/activities#cd-collector-swap-shop

So if you're a collector of old releases of Ubuntu, or would like to
be, maybe you could bring along some of whatever you have and we can
kick off a bit of a swap shop whilst we're there. I envisage an
informal session with people doing their own swaps, nothing formal or
requiring any other resources.

Cheers,
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu/Linux meets?

[Les Pounder]

There's also barcamp blackpool on the 3rd july barcampblackpool.com

On Apr 16, 2010 1:45 PM, "Alan Pope"  wrote:

On 16 April 2010 13:40, Dave Smith  wrote: > Are there
any similar meets for U...
Not on that scale. There is oggcamp though :)

1st/2nd May in Liverpool. Should be a great weekend!

http://oggcamp.org/

Cheers,
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] The tablet everyone is talking about..

[Les Pounder]

Well done mate, apart from these emails, do you have a process flow / step
by step guide on what you did?

Thanks
Les

On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 12:51 PM, Daniel Case wrote:

> Just to let everyone know, i have UNR working, and i have backed up
> the current system, byte for byte, so if anyone needs any testing
> doing and doesnt want to brick it, im here.
>
> On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 10:36 PM, Daniel Case
>  wrote:
> > we have a pad with all the links (including that one) on it:
> >
> > http://pad.ubuntu-uk.org/Joggler :)
> >
> > Daniel
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 10:30 PM, Les  wrote:
> >> Is this any good to anyone?
> >>
> >> http://hackthejoggler.freeforums.org/index.php
> >>
> >> On Wed, 2010-04-07 at 22:04 +0100, Daniel Case wrote:
> >>> Install Ubuntu Netbook onto a USB and boot from it, then go a clone of
> >>> the current hard-drive into a network location, that should do it :)
> >>>
> >>> ~Daniel
> >>>
> >>> On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 9:13 PM, Les  wrote:
> >>> > I'll be getting one of these little beauties later in the week.
> >>> >
> >>> > Is it possible to backup the default OS, in case the Ubuntu install
> goes
> >>> > wrong?
> >>> >
> >>> > On Wed, 2010-04-07 at 21:10 +0100, Neil Greenwood wrote:
> >>> >> On 7 April 2010 10:06, Bruno Girin  wrote:
> >>> >> > On Wed, 2010-04-07 at 08:15 +0100, Paul Morgan-Roach wrote:
> >>> >> >> I got the same - so Online appears to be the way forward, if
> they're
> >>> >> >> fulfilling orders on a next-day delivery basis :)
> >>> >> >
> >>> >> > I must have been unlucky then. I ordered it online yesterday and
> then
> >>> >> > got an email that said:
> >>> >> >
> >>> >> >> Your order is still being processed and, if accepted, should be
> >>> >> >> despatched to you within the next 5 days.
> >>> >> >
> >>> >> > Maybe it's because I declined to register with Verified by Visa
> during
> >>> >> > the checkout process.
> >>> >> >
> >>> >> > Bruno
> >>> >>
> >>> >> I got a similar email (I ordered online just after I saw Popey's
> >>> >> email), and it arrived today. Just setting up the default install
> now,
> >>> >> then I think I might flash it with UNE...
> >>> >>
> >>> >>
> >>> >> Cofion/Regards,
> >>> >> Neil.
> >>> >>
> >>> >
> >>> >
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