Re: [ubuntu-uk] Can't move panels, oh, and why does Firefox crash so much?
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 04/07/09 10:40, Paul Webster wrote: Also, does anyone else find that Firefox 3 0 11 freezes rather often? It is then hard to shut down, despite using the Force Quit button. It seems to quit, but when I try to restart it, it claims to be still running and a restart of the computer is said to be the solution. In fact it can be forced to shut down in System Monitor. I have had the freezing problem - and narrowed it down to being caused by pages using flash. The problem was there when I upgraded to 9.04, but seems to have gone away since I started using Kubuntu. the workaround for me was to never close a tab that had flash content in it if I didn't want Firefox to hang. I was always suspicious that it was a sound related problem as I could not get sound in flash (that broke for me in 8.10), but that seems to have magically fixed itself and perhaps due to my using Kubuntu. Unfortunately I haven't had time to dig into it more than that though. As for the 'hard to shut down' problem, when I experience that symptom I find that after a few minutes the Firefox process does quit. In my case it's because Firefox has eaten up a lot of RAM/Swap so I think that it (or the kernel) is freeing up that memory before the Firefox process actually exits. This is quite hard disk intensive so my hard drive indicator flashes continuously whilst this happens. Sometimes I get bored and 'kill' it. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: sq...@thefloatingfrog.co.uk -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAkpRnQ4ACgkQJ+Auntu1v4RndQCcCF9Zc52+JkOFq+BxGIT5eSlD Ca4An3aebJacDqRrkJXxiNDnJaHSZS+H =ibo2 -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Last Barrier!
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 10/06/09 09:05, alan c wrote: 1) please consider letting garmin *know* that you have a preference for Ubuntu. They have a busy life and will otherwise find it convenient to continue ignoring Ubuntu I did contact Garmin about Ubuntu support for a GPS sports watch I use but didn't really get much encouragement - it would be nice to think that my request went further than customer services, but I doubt it. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: sq...@thefloatingfrog.co.uk -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAkovasUACgkQJ+Auntu1v4QmbwCfWPnfs70E+5/DPUmtxjyrWSTp RPkAn2ZaRj83Rt+CiUiozoHdBTLdHAM5 =zoDP -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Broadband and hosting reccomendations
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 04/06/09 10:28, Rob Beard wrote: That matches what I've heard about Pipex and Tiscalli, IIRC Nildram and possibly Freedom 2 Surf are owned by them too. Shame really as years ago Pipex were one of the good ISPs. It's all a bit complicated isn't it? I'm a happy Nildram customer and have been for about 6 years now. They're now owned by Talk Talk though (was Pipex, then Tiscali). Thankfully I've never noticed a reduction in the quality of service (either hardware or human) throughout those changes. http://www.talktalk.co.uk/tiscali/ - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: sq...@thefloatingfrog.co.uk -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAkonmJQACgkQJ+Auntu1v4QprgCfWf9R8W0QSG8kUk4JOC7Gq772 XYMAn2S7fT77pgpZXIJMJ29KMNVctYRI =Ix63 -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Unlock SSH key on login
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 02/06/09 08:48, Stephen Garton wrote: on my work machine I either have to enter my passphrase everytime I use ssh, or run ssh-add (and entering my passphrase) after I log on. It was working fine on intrepid, but stopped after the upgrade. No solution I'm afraid, but a show of solidarity: I'm in the same boat - I had assumed it was because I'd also switched to using KDE. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: sq...@thefloatingfrog.co.uk -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAkok4CIACgkQJ+Auntu1v4TAlQCfTYvhUevW2s7eeaFqNuxaHskW cI8AnimjOV78FzftCJTFs0/drFuQQMFo =Wf3V -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu stickers!
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 01/06/09 05:30, mac wrote: Michael Douglas wrote: Of course, the 'traditional' netiquette is to *edit* what you're replying to (rather than just including tens or hundreds of lines of an ever-expanding thread) so that there is just enough context to make your reply comprehensible. +1 - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: sq...@thefloatingfrog.co.uk -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAkoj29gACgkQJ+Auntu1v4RCfACgiVxn/zrh09YCqvgOChtK+V84 Uc4AoIZm7HNR4zZa4Nv9JlyCP5NTUcD2 =a1dG -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] KDE Konqueror problem
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 26/05/09 15:17, Kevin Frost wrote: I now constantly get a Connection to Server Refused page with additionally myonlineaccounts2.abbeynational.co.uk: SSL negotiation failed I can at least confirm that I get the same problem. I cannot offer a workaround beyond the obvious Firefox suggestion. I am doubtful that this is a bug in Konqueror - rather that it is a firewall setting at the Abbey end - so maybe try contacting your bank. Good luck! Funnily enough I have literally just a few minutes ago set my mail preferences to 'digest' as the message volume seems to be increasing and I don't seem to have much input on any of the topics. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: sq...@thefloatingfrog.co.uk -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAkob+3wACgkQJ+Auntu1v4St6QCfUMrfl+KZLxtm+eE9x5Z1ILw1 UzkAniQGKjNvK0qMsX26A2TZRXId2LNv =d9Xp -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Work Experience
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Josh Holland wrote: | I would like to ask if any | Midlands-based companies would be able to take me on for work | experience related to computers this summer. It might be worth posting this on the UK LUG jobs list: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/linuxjobs Good luck with the hunt! - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: sq...@thefloatingfrog.co.uk -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAknrTtkACgkQJ+Auntu1v4TYyACfeEFfQvb3vCxodv3NUAw3EHQO V0gAnjPVqn55dBQstsTQyAmH4FFlrdvd =2pYP -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu and a Great Grandma. A great story.
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 15/04/09 11:57, Philip Wyett wrote: True enough, it can. Was having a self PEBHAC moment, but now can let myself off. :-) [snip] I'm going back to bed to get up and start over. Two keys out on that PEBKAC even. :-D I did wonder, then assumed you were using a 'Handset' and I'd missed this new abbreviation. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: sq...@thefloatingfrog.co.uk -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAknlviMACgkQJ+Auntu1v4REUgCffLsIfYOLyYy+1TisIU6BlrXX sbMAoJ4QjkZcqKRmtUBu9d2ZcMhMP/7I =lgC6 -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Joiku wireless connection......
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 25/03/09 09:55, Alan Pope wrote: 2009/3/25 John jake...@sky.com: I bet he was surprised when you said hi, lol. She was :) Conversation with a...@macintosh-6 at Tue 24 Feb 2009 18:32:03 GMT on po...@mother (bonjour) Social networking for the win. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: sq...@thefloatingfrog.co.uk -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAknKAsUACgkQJ+Auntu1v4QFkwCdHNna5auFqG3mY0k134srm8sG TQIAoKRn0YYEumM3Xh6xPdnCjoJsFZgV =+IL+ -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Test
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 20/03/09 14:05, Sean Miller wrote: On another list we set a rule that if you wanted to send a test message you had to quote something inspirational, as please ignore this test is just so 1990s. Children aren't happy without something to ignore, And that's what parents were created for. - Ogden Nash Inspirational words indeed with Mother's Day looming large. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: sq...@thefloatingfrog.co.uk -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAknDpzUACgkQJ+Auntu1v4RikQCfWW9KbulsnXxriaU3H4LFArxi ZfcAn2GTsSF5d29MwMelcM3doEjt1kKR =ljkx -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] So, would you vote for them? (see The Reg)
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 mac wrote: | Oh, dear. Does this mean we're going to have to vote Tory??? The Tories are so 1980s. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: sq...@thefloatingfrog.co.uk -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAkmAEjkACgkQJ+Auntu1v4RKwgCdHp9+l9sGSyzHWy7eTLCMrwHd 1+0AoITF2e4pj3VC5+O73WRWmhB6uhq/ =sfQN -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] So, would you vote for them? (see The Reg)
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Matthew Macdonald-Wallace wrote: | [0] saves having to wait for another 200 posts and a flamewar on this | subject before someone uses the N word... :oP Novell? - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: sq...@thefloatingfrog.co.uk -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAkmAM5UACgkQJ+Auntu1v4QNUQCfbl4hxs9MzK3om5/aVd50EVbt J6EAn3w+7ojxTnZMJwN5FSSHe3avwE6y =NpRZ -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] So, would you vote for them? (see The Reg)
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Tony Travis wrote: | Stephen O'Neill wrote: | Matthew Macdonald-Wallace wrote: | | [0] saves having to wait for another 200 posts and a flamewar on this | | subject before someone uses the N word... :oP | | | Novell? | [snip] | We should be glad | to hear that people of *ALL* political persuasions are now interested in | using Ubuntu Oh of course, absolutely agreed - I don't think that my being facetious carried particularly well over email. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: sq...@thefloatingfrog.co.uk -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAkmAQacACgkQJ+Auntu1v4QFtwCeIw0XZdVo16uoj5SrhdnXu5Vg sqUAmwf/GBvtOpLXHvch7rv/fhGAr2f7 =H7Rk -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] [marketing] Heads up Article WhatPC - Ubuntu Revolutiion
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 alan c wrote: | WhatPC have a good article titled | 'Join the Linux Revolution'. [snip] | http://www.pcw.co.uk/personal-computer-world/features/2233831/join-linux-revolution-4257166 It looks like it might have originated from PCW magazine going by that url. If that's the case then their 'intended audience' seems to be 'business' with a heavy Microsoft focus in a lot of the articles. The articles do seem a bit dumbed down in places, I think they're just trying to reach as wide a demographic as possible. Something like a couple of years ago they introduced a 'Hands on Linux' column and the guy that writes that seems to have use cases that are Ubuntu oriented more than any other distro. So things are definitely moving in the right direction in the media in my opinion. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: sq...@thefloatingfrog.co.uk -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAklt8PEACgkQJ+Auntu1v4TiQACfWyInIYJD2U3v4AgiNCjz0q3i eacAniSZT/J8Gp0Nk3dP7IBlZokqig82 =8lvq -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Teacher claims Linux 'holding back the kids'
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 16/12/08 13:02, Robert Flatters wrote: The Teacher should have stop and thought about what he said. You cannot come out with such a thing when its a know fact there is more OS than just Windows. It cannot be assumed that all people know all things. The teacher in question couldn't be assumed to know and understand what 'free software' is - I think that was a part of the problem. The follow-up blog post was useful and interesting. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: sq...@thefloatingfrog.co.uk -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAklHqF8ACgkQJ+Auntu1v4R6ygCgn1bHwkTEBCatTVXiv5u0t9lJ p24An2Jjl6bApt/Dz16MEvTK2SsNZqWv =fvXN -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Windows Free Laptops
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 14/11/08 08:04, Sean Miller wrote: I agree with this, but surely rather than support folks who are charging over the market price for machines we should be encouraging the major players to provide just that - laptops without Vista? Whether the machine is overpriced depends on more factors than the raw numbers on paper - build quality, component quality, service and even ethical concerns carry different weight for different people. That is why I say it is unfair to immediately say that the Tesco machines are better value. What the retailers mentioned in this thread have done is said here's our standard pricing model, and here's it reduced by the value of a Windows license. Tesco haven't done that. You can obviously choose to pay for the Tesco machine, that is perfectly valid. However what would make more sense would be to write to Tesco and point out that what you perceive to be a competitively priced machine is still over-priced because it comes with a £50 license that you won't use, and can they please come up with new ranges to take account of that. You may still choose to buy the machine with the license, but if you don't inform the retailer of your thoughts then you're still wasting money. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAkkdNWMACgkQJ+Auntu1v4SRygCgiV9brSjqmhlDBbjTSlfJ50cV odAAn2ts0CM167Q+nC1Hu30aET+DG8a1 =efib -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Windows Free Laptops
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 14/11/08 06:51, Sean Miller wrote: What's the advantage of a laptop without an OS when for about £100 less you can go to Tesco and get one WITH an OS of a better specification for about £100 less and just wipe the OS off and install Ubuntu anyway? I see what you're saying, but you need to compare like with like - whether cheaper systems in supermarkets represent good value compared to traditional retailers is a different discussion. In the context of this discussion the only fair comparison point is ranges at a single retailer where discounts are offered when sold without an OS. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAkkdL1gACgkQJ+Auntu1v4RD3gCfXhoLR+NzxEkh5wicN7k1fvW7 dksAnAiHGwi3TMVf2NumBNrCVPGaP0Co =1n9d -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Slightly OT: GeForce 4 MX support fixed?
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 02/11/08 21:33, Dianne Reuby wrote: Here's a thread in the Ubuntu forum on this problem, marked solved :) http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=960727 Otto42 is worth a read - though at least he did know when to stop pressing his 'point'. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFJDqnDJ+Auntu1v4QRAk2jAJ9YamJvjiD1llJOAmw1rjx6ilmKcgCffrwG rIezPY/fNvGtFE7Uvix83ik= =eRH5 -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] OpenOffice 3.0 repositories for Hardy
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't understand why LTS release are just stuck on the back burner - what is the point of LTS if it's not going to be maintained and kept as current as possible for people investing in it. It's interesting how you view the LTS release. Personally I thought that the point of LTS was that you wouldn't keep up to date with the latest version numbers, but patches for security/bugs would be issued throughout the LTS timespan so that you end up with a secure, stable and reliable platform without having to concern yourself with managing incompatibilities with backported software. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFI/d0fJ+Auntu1v4QRAsVNAJ0bcOUStFQkkPYSgYD2++8GjRxL9wCfXl+0 Geto4ds6laOK02RYg1+aH5A= =41lh -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Data only sim cards in the UK!
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Javad Ayaz wrote: Does anyone know if there are any data only sim cards available in the UK? Sorry Javad but I think that there are better places to ask this question. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFI60nsJ+Auntu1v4QRArxNAJ9+K446cSkueSlHqAAZZOfOGOakMgCfQz2y jOkjJuGlfTEw5L17bHHGD6c= =Mw72 -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Hardware failure?
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Seif Attar wrote: any other suggestions on how to troubleshoot this? maybe benchmarking software for ubuntu? My immediate suspicion is that your PSU isn't up to scratch. Try putting in another or if you can't try removing superfluous hardware like drives and cards. That said, if memtest is always crashing at exactly the same point then it perhaps isn't that. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFI4cQNJ+Auntu1v4QRAjBOAJkBag4iOpQhgAZGsTK68IncHECtQQCeORRw F72fQT4UeF3kKaIpot5Tkf8= =SH7W -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] [Fwd: Intrepid Release Parties]
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Colin McCarthy wrote: Is there a nerdy dress code for these events? Do we have to wear a computer T-shirt from thinkgeek.com http://thinkgeek.com? How else do you propose to get through security? - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFI4e3xJ+Auntu1v4QRAvBiAJ9hqZ1Sv41xCGHohk2E5wrAdX7/owCgiz01 Y4SHVU4E0kHbLFIKBsi/FxI= =cQLZ -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] [OT] Job hunting
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Matthew Macdonald-Wallace wrote: I'm looking for a job that will make use of my Linux skills and enable me to work towards becoming a Senior Solutions Architect. Worth posting up to the Linux Jobs list hosted by lug.org.uk: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/linuxjobs - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFI13EiJ+Auntu1v4QRAsuhAJ0S88IZtGw9+h9utJlCcza+CpDkqQCfVmeD kdWX6742hB5kQFRaTPMlt7k= =PLH8 -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] 12 Ubuntu Inspiron
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Tony Travis wrote: Ciao, Michael. È la versione Italiana ;-) DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH? - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIyl3jJ+Auntu1v4QRAg4wAJ0fGoQcaJwM6kLfUK7VrYVQXR9ewACePxmj zYNSbkXAeDjz0KVXHiuX/ds= =axnE -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Spotting - BBC
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7594249.stm (sorry if this has already been posted) - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIv379J+Auntu1v4QRAtlKAJ99nCSgM7hlMIWWSiQEFozY95eYugCfdzM0 NgDJ6UzOcOynQDrpLKJtuqI= =8tW8 -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Spotting - BBC
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Stephen O'Neill wrote: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7594249.stm (sorry if this has already been posted) I should have included contentious excerpts for those with things to do. Ubuntu's own website isn't much help either. It suggests that with this particular machine it can sometimes help to whip out the battery, give it a couple of minutes, whack it back in, plug in an ethernet cable and get on line first that way. Nada. and It's probably worth mentioning one other important point about Linux here. It's a text-based operating system, which means that a fair few of the things you may want to tell your computer to do - installing certain new software, for example - requires you to open up a terminal window and actually type text into the little window. It's a bit like the way all hackers in Hollywood movies furiously crash out lines of incomprehensible text on their laptops when they're trying to bust into the Pentagon's defence network. As someone used solely to double-clicking on pretty pictures to do most anything on a computer this is pretty hairy stuff. Discuss. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIv3+gJ+Auntu1v4QRAgp4AJ9W1GrWDsJCgU8E8M88P1sIb3zDdACgmPg2 VWpDB6UGhoURD3iS8StW6bY= =bKAA -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Spotting - BBC
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Stephen O'Neill wrote: I should have included contentious excerpts for those with things to do. Sorry for the spam, I should contemplate before clicking 'send'. A point that I agree with the author on is: But I'm completely stumped by the instructions posted on these [forums]. The level of assumed knowledge is way above my head. I follow a couple of suggestions, try to connect to my router using an ethernet cable, download code that promises to set things right. And fail. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIv4CrJ+Auntu1v4QRAh0rAJ0Xn9VoXu8NcR/sR9gZupMcmvRJsgCfXYhr v5X2mmQbUMG9nx3V89EAySE= =AU34 -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Spotting - BBC
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Sean Miller wrote: It actually annoys me when people misrepresent the situation so - installing from a terminal only happens in exceptional circumstances these days. The BBC shouldn't be advocates, but should sit on the fence. Examples like this and the scrolling bootup text aren't really sitting on the fence. I did empathise with his line about knowledge being a barrier to entry, hopefully that will be addressed naturally over time as the product matures. It would be nice to see an alternative series of it's hard to do articles - there are lots of things I find hard in Ubuntu, but there are lots of things I find hard in Windows too which don't get airplay. He noted how he wanted itunes-esque integration, well my g/f bought an ipod thing at the weekend and I found iTunes to be largely non-intuitive to use - certainly not the experience which the hype and his comments would have had me believe. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIv5huJ+Auntu1v4QRAlC1AJ9DUlH6JVjWKJCg56QCp2Qd7i3/1gCfSx6x qrOJQ2eNyL9qhVi+AGegwsI= =gz0u -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Spotting - BBC
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Stephen O'Neill wrote: I did empathise with his line about knowledge being a barrier to entry, hopefully that will be addressed naturally over time as the product matures. Obviously, before I'm jumped on, I forgot the whole argument about Microsoft being de-facto standard in schools etc... and how MS would be hard if it wasn't the fact we were given it to use from day zero. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIv5omJ+Auntu1v4QRAvgfAJsEEROTaulVFL0DtpxICklyrQgvEwCfeVyK mC7blqrAQ8XsvAi2/dfsswM= =he0i -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] WTB: Ubuntu Laptop
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Mac wrote: So in my view the risk is not worth the expense. I have had one or two failures within the first year, and Dell have fixed them for free. But the *very* few things I've had to get fixed myself within the next three years have cost me nothing like insurance premium Dell charge. (Actually, the only thing I can think of is a NIC that cost less than a tenner.) I cannot speak for Dell. My girlfriend bought a Samsung laptop in around 2003. Nothing went wrong in the first year, then in years 2 3 a problem with the screen connector kept recurring, the onboard power supply socket needed replacing, and the external power supply connector needed replacing twice. None of these were through abuse, more design flaws (or revenue generating features). Anyway, our lack of expertise meant our local computer shop did the repairs, the total probably coming to something in the order of £300. Additionally I have had to replace the hard drive for her too. But laptops are so much cheaper nowadays - back then she paid £900 for this machine and it was middle of the road spec - so you would need to take into account the value of the machine you are buying. Plus, as noted, I'm not speaking for Dell and Mac rates them as being far more reliable :) - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIvkuXJ+Auntu1v4QRAnq3AJ9veI2nQ4iiPVbUDXI4Zvtcu3dVrwCePv+d 5SF2UXfY4Ghs0Khfi6Pj2R0= =4WYV -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] WTB: Ubuntu Laptop
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Philip Wyett wrote: On Wed, 2008-09-03 at 09:32 +0100, Stephen O'Neill wrote: None of these were through abuse, more design flaws (or revenue generating features). [snip] Design flaws or revenue generating features are not a purposeful part of this companies products and great pride by what my colleagues and I saw in what they create was very evident. Heh! Just for the record I was being facetious, so nobody sue me! ... my day job pays me to be a programmer. I never write bugs, well not intentionally anyway. I am sure that manufacturers wouldn't manufacture defects on purpose either. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIvlM2J+Auntu1v4QRAlSHAJ9qfrVu+ciWMTtMf4HQJ0r/9+IqeQCgg9yD i7ZISVM+V9/972RYc6TjQ2o= =WlYC -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] WTB: Ubuntu Laptop
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 LeeGroups wrote: Err, I'll have to disagree on that one, power connectors are designed to connect power to a laptop. NOT to withstand being dragged around the living room/bedroom/etc or be passed from person to person. There will always be a slight play in the connector and a year of being 'wiggled' with destroy either the plug/socket or the sockets mounting to the motherboard/powerboard. Stick the laptop on a desk when it's being charged and the connector will outlast the rest of the machine. Erm, ok ... I could continue to argue the toss, but shalln't. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIvnkeJ+Auntu1v4QRApniAJ4iUf+Rf8l/muZYedH/wF3gJRriVACfaFgy pVfVVEMPXsBbs35wVqVk5dE= =aP0s -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Google Chrome
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Alan Pope wrote: http://blogoscoped.com/archive/2008-09-01-n47.html That link seems to have been ubuntu-uk-dotted, you can find the original comic here: http://www.google.com/googlebooks/chrome/ - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIvN4zJ+Auntu1v4QRAlGlAJ4qMUOVHwluuVD/j1C8uXvjJj0CmQCeKmXj gZt4S6IiKABO0q9D1FGFGQI= =KAXw -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] keyboards
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Sean Miller wrote: What is quite useful is a wireless keyboard. Got some Logitech one that is invaluable if giving presentations etc. where the laptop needs to be close to a projector and I'm in front. A few places I have worked in have had those things, and wireless mice ... however whenever I needed to use them the batteries were running out and everything seemed a bit haywire as a result. Not my greatest anecdote, but there you go. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIvQf/J+Auntu1v4QRAlg2AJ980gKqeooTe93+UrhXsIC/8rQ37wCfcg/k WsKlT2k/UCDd5PGNRjVICTk= =bz+S -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] transcriber question
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Mac wrote: (None of the folk helping transcribe the podcasts having a problem with playback speed in Transcriber? It's be useful even to know that it's just a problem here.) Sorry Mac, no problems here... or at least not the last time I checked. Are you using the ogg files? Do they playback fine in other apps? - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iD8DBQFIrAV1J+Auntu1v4QRAneZAJ9nKY+yknhY4t+p5fnEviIrOBGYJgCeOzjp vx3VyA4E0EwnSXHPLljZNH0= =d6hC -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] transcriber question
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Mac wrote: | Anyway, now I know it's working for you, and there's no obvious setting | that you have to adjust, I'll clearly need to dig about a bit more to | woek out what's going on. Which episode and ogg file (high/low) are you using and I will give it a bash ... we ought to be scientific about this :D - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIrFenJ+Auntu1v4QRAk8IAJwJnDxFDlNtKKjM36HfATkGveTGvwCfVTYk ZQcfhLgIti9qMOPaujA/g68= =vNAR -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] transcriber question
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Mac wrote: | I've tried uupc_s01e11_high.ogg among others. See what you think. Hmmm... it seems to be fine for me. Does the 'cursor' position in the bottom left of the spacebar hop along at double speed too? I cannot see anything in the settings that would indicate playback rate. Has it ever worked? Maybe try completely uninstalling transcriber, trashing /etc/transcriber and reinstall... I could have understood the problem if it were with the mp3, but not the ogg. Have you tried the low res ogg, and the mp3s? Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIrHBhJ+Auntu1v4QRAn3TAJ9b7nP1Bulol04JIPfVdl/rY16irgCeJKca 5MJdzujGGuhL010vl/JxZjU= =Ok0+ -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Age and gender
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Lucy wrote: The people I know who use Linux and go to LUG meetings are anything from 16-70 (at a guess) year old males, with a few women in between. So there's certainly a large spread, but from my experience people tend to get involved at college/Uni or after retirement, when they have some free time. I don't know any females, apart from perhaps my boss, that are interested in any aspect of IT - let alone Linux. My girlfriend is interested in gaming, but cares not for IT and operating systems etc. She came to a LUG meeting with us once but only because we were watching a video and it was in a pub that served good beer. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iD8DBQFImsGxJ+Auntu1v4QRAq1PAJ971/46boqlfIwOU4T8TteKqrd1cgCbBMXX Ve4Spgv1ePTd2/50mvDyg+U= =Fcnn -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Norm's complaint
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Mac wrote: BTW, has anyone else here hit this problem with the upgrade from Gutsy (but 2.6.22-15 rather than 2.6.22-14) hanging at nearly the end of the process while setting locales? I wouldn't know - I have upgraded from Feisty-Gutsy-Hardy ... I had problems after Hardy unfortunately but not a massive one like that which you describe. I keep my machine patched so will have been at the tip of each release at upgrade time. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iD8DBQFImasmJ+Auntu1v4QRAnhcAJ40oKYbhNAiZXgIAOthZ/RopY7AtACeJIgd KqTcDU1hqBAW6jHJyDJPGSs= =jn3B -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] What's happened to the Podcast?
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 John Levin wrote: Got to say, that was a really good listen. Open street map, *two* low cost computers (and animals in the background) - what more could I want? Cuddly toy? Chocolate-by-mail? - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iD8DBQFImEPOJ+Auntu1v4QRAohOAJoDA+DEthmFtDmC557Xf4X1uHCxwgCfcw1n DF282LNvejHe7I15fd7NQYk= =HFrY -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] [ADMIN] Meeting 13/08/08 @ 20:00 in #ubuntu-uk on irc
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Alan Pope wrote: It'll happen in the #ubuntu-uk channel on IRC, during which time other conversations and support questions will be directed elsewhere. Is it ok to sign on and eavesdrop so to speak? - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iD8DBQFIlrxXJ+Auntu1v4QRAph4AJ9wHZeOgi7rrkphkscx2VbBjMuygwCgic7D 853+Q9UvlBG8X9KtLNWO7fA= =KO+D -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] What's happened to the Podcast?
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Sean Miller wrote: Podcast activity has gone all quiet - is it on summer holiday or something? They seem to fluctuate at between one and four week intervals thus far. I daresay you're right that the summer holidays will slow things up somewhat as well as the bug jam. Are you eagerly awaiting the outcome of the last competition? - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iD8DBQFIkVdgJ+Auntu1v4QRAm3KAJ9hw1FUW/l3aa9qaP7jAcn2tn4bVQCgi4g5 5ews9cT0gtRApxtHrOoL44Y= =OeMR -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] What's happened to the Podcast?
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Alan Pope wrote: On Thu, 2008-07-31 at 06:49 +0100, Sean Miller wrote: Podcast activity has gone all quiet - is it on summer holiday or something? As if by magic:- http://podcast.ubuntu-uk.org/2008/07/31/s01e11-blowin-in-the-wind/ This whole thread was just a setup. I am not amused. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iD8DBQFIkasgJ+Auntu1v4QRAvsJAJ92m6/vKL/rkR11o0EmrZzd67BA2QCgkNAW pmTmlcl2ciQFoF3QaXB/HF4= =CR2W -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Alfred Lakudzala has sent you a Desktopdating invitation
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Colin McCarthy wrote: Humm probably not a link to click on at work :-) No it's fine. Alicia (17) from Russia is just processing my card payment as we speak, no problems so far. And she's fit. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iD8DBQFIkcLIJ+Auntu1v4QRAiSNAJ4hm1Iw6tuwdBdQKcpGW9D6pxapBQCcCim6 SzoEVR60kdDGRRolWMVg/KE= =MGf7 -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Bug Day
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 James Milligan wrote: but I don't really want to be talking about code I think that it being a bug fixing day then you'd be out of luck! It sounds like you're after a social event - I'm not sure what there is to offer you in that realm, but starting with your local http://lug.org.uk/ may be a good start? Welcome to Ubuntu :) - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iD8DBQFIjwi4J+Auntu1v4QRAgB9AJ9YM1uASl5oba6cEebNCEN8t7LBmgCfQR6u Yqwwnlj9fkVDy5T/2jbagwM= =xhJj -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Win a free PC!
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Alan Pope wrote: Listen to Episode 10 of the Ubuntu UK Podcast and you could win a fantastic PC from Efficient PC that we reviewed in Episode 9. Just follow the instructions in the competition segment and you could win a PC. Easy! Congratulations on securing such a fantastic prize - hope that it brings in a lot of new listeners! - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iD8DBQFIfuJmJ+Auntu1v4QRAjiRAJ90X7RUT1ItCKoKT8jfCQOlOqBCAACgoinm IyucwpcvCeZ87/eLv+bXcZk= =XN+8 -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Firefox?
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Wulfy wrote: I removed my .mozilla directory in /home/wulfy. Nothing in /etc, /usr/bin, /usr/lib or /usr/share. I reinstall Firefox... I click on Tools/add-ons.. and there is a list of all the add-ons I used to have waiting to be uninstalled when I restart Firefox... It looks like extensions in my setup go into the .mozilla directory. Does anyone have any idea what is happening? Am I alone in having problems like this? Sorry Wulfy, never had issues like these - I have FF2 and FF3 side by side. I can't see anything 'crazy' in what you're doing though if that helps. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iD8DBQFIcbRMJ+Auntu1v4QRAlN/AJ4hO/4z+OYAW6Ngy8TpJZAJuBZ8/ACfX6i7 2druAjC4BfyJ+IC9YuA6+nw= =q/y2 -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Wanted: Podcast transcribers
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Dave Walker wrote: I used the 'transcriber' application that i previously mentioned. Although it has it's limitations (spelling didn't always work as expected), i did find it a really good application for this task. I will give that a whirl - thanks. It's currently a branch under my launchpad area, and others can branch it with: $ bzr branch lp:~davewalker/ubuntu-uk-podcast/Transcripts (install bazaar if needed) Hmmm, not sure about using version control... I'm a programmer so I'm happy to use it but not sure if it would be a barrier to others. That said we're only talking about a couple of commands here. Wikis do store revision history so perhaps that will suffice... depends what extra formats we want to store etc - guess that's a question for Al as he's the customer. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iD8DBQFIY2hxJ+Auntu1v4QRAgD8AJwLC9bEguVPPxiCm7fE9gDnOl9jgwCglCuc pGUjVvCLa6CwFx6m6tdLoFs= =eVNl -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Using bzr, was: Wanted: Podcast transcribers
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Alan Pope wrote: I hope we can overcome any worries on that score with a comprehensive set of documentation. Sounds sensible. Give us a link when it's ready, and I presume this will have a flag waving 'I'm transcribing' page on it. Should be good fun :D - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iD8DBQFIY64VJ+Auntu1v4QRAkuSAJ40xWopv9dVb3V8sRmY6YiY5CuVQgCbBWi4 cFPP/Y6E+Rv0DkORkm6cu0Q= =5PFx -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Wanted: Podcast transcribers
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Alan Pope wrote: I will try transcribing a bit at the weekend and see how long it takes and then give you an answer! Excellent stuff. If you start with episode 1 then any work you do wont be in vain! (on the assumption nobody else has already started) :) Ok, I'm not 'bagsying' an episode but I will work out whether it's feasible for me to join the team and let you know :D - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIYk5XJ+Auntu1v4QRAmlbAJ0Rq5SSS3f39DZ0K6NuCT0pTKzmawCgkOEW ESMqmcDN/iWQW8f2if+NwTo= =kUH2 -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Wanted: Podcast transcribers
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Lucy wrote: Would it be worth splitting each podcast into 10 minute chunks? I did wonder about this too - I would definitely be able to pitch in if it was one or two 10 minute chunks to transcribe each week. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIYlhcJ+Auntu1v4QRAn3BAJwLw4AQunXoE4RjPLnb71dGvxqrPwCfT43r Rk7ZLvLHu+4YgzDBJjrioDo= =80ex -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Wanted: Podcast transcribers
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Philip Stubbs wrote: | Is there a wiki for this? Seems to me that a page where we can put our | names against a show will be useful. I am a bit reluctant to pick an | episode thinking that someone else may already be half way through it. | Even worse, would be just about to finish, and then someone else gets | there first. Good idea ... plus we need a style guide - including things like talking over, indicating pauses, saying who's speaking, stage directions etc. I presume that plain text would be simplest to author, although XHTML or XML will obviously be easier to reformat for different media. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIYqRLJ+Auntu1v4QRAsOZAJ0fClnO5qnEVhpliyrrd/quoFyiIQCgkfKw 0zY2PsTYMX/RT26Sje9lZq8= =tDXQ -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] BBC listen again service
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Tony Arnold wrote: This fixed the problem. I had to disable the totem plugin by deleting /usr/lib/xulrunner-addons/plugins/libtotem-complex* as both the RealPlayer plugin and the totem one want to handle real audio, and the totem one wins for some reason. Thanks for this Tony - I was just trying to get the BBC realplayer stuff working and had no sound, this worked for me. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIV9ETJ+Auntu1v4QRAhVzAKCMNWLnLbabqtet8nhy6ygjJVlOygCdH3Rz vzy782rxpPfzICcOX9IewzU= =70YZ -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] (Marketing) Trade Newspaper 'Schools set to go open source'
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 alan c wrote: | The Computing trade newspaper (print version) has a front page banner | headline | 'Schools set to go open source' | and an associated article. | | http://www.computing.co.uk/computing/news/2217224/schools-set-open-source-4017531 Hi Alan, Thanks for the link! I know we've discussed at length the issues surrounding open source in schools before so I won't rake all that up. However this would appear on the surface to be trying to address a number of those issues, and coming from Becta has some chance of succeeding. It will be interesting to see what happens over the next 6-12 months. If you notice any updates please let us know. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIN7lFJ+Auntu1v4QRAkoaAKCZ5yF7sBoJN9oN4dxTBF05FdturACghEa8 RHQTlHAiGARzVbtQJniIBeg= =2wmJ -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Rules
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 James Dalley wrote: | PSS. Just thought of a way to end this, Hitler! :) Excellent. I, for one, welcome the end to this thread. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIMnmVJ+Auntu1v4QRAmyGAKCNOjso47zwcoh0AysrYP9Kn9KwGQCgowoz 7Ki8al6AnTYBlJNMSMUw1og= =GgY8 -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Rules
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Alan Pope wrote: | http://blog.dave.org.uk/2008/05/pointless-battles-for-geeks.html I saw that from a LUG planet blog the other day... have to say that sadly I'm very much inclined to agree. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIL/UGJ+Auntu1v4QRAkbGAJkB1psPW+sdo3m9sMH8xtZzUNJyEQCfZaxN mHU/GVif3wJPSdH1oTG8RKA= =Mh+0 -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] {Spam?} Re: transferring files between Ubuntu and XP slow!!!!
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Javad Ayaz wrote: | i dont get what you mean by using the ADSL functionality? Some routers have an ADSL modem built in ... one way to tell if this is the case is to see if there is a socket on the router that the adsl cable from the phone socket would fit into. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFILT4LJ+Auntu1v4QRAvMJAJ9G73DBGU0ouAO1SnVlV+nNHZyEtgCcDUXY XounXyult/scUzy2cGrB0LI= =OFcS -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] {Spam?} Re: transferring files between Ubuntu and XP slow!!!!
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Javad Ayaz wrote: | i can certainly trybut as a sidenote 3 machines have been connected | to the network and worked fine ( internet browsingwise at least) !!! If you were just browsing the Internet then this slow network issue could very easily have existed and you just wouldn't have noticed. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFILUixJ+Auntu1v4QRAjYIAKCgdsI309f78RHog0ZrJdBe6gLcQACcDQpe oUMgePGxu9g2UyQ/HFfrdp8= =4MA4 -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] transferring files between Ubuntu and XP slow!!!!
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Javad Ayaz wrote: | i have copied some files over (4gb to be precise). The transfer rate im | getting is 47.2 KB/sec at the mo. Another problem I've had with Windows PCs before is that they silently fall back to 10mbps on auto-neg if the router is improperly configured. But even that is faster than you are describing. However this command in 'buntu will give you clues: $ sudo ethtool eth0 The good news in the output from mine is: Speed: 100Mb/s Duplex: Full In Windows XP I can't remember exactly how you find out what its duplex settings ... but if you go into the properties of the network connection, then tcp/ip settings advanced you should find a list of properties including the speed and duplex. *however* I strongly urge you to try: a) A *patch* or *straight* cable between ubuntu and the router, and windows and the router. b) Using your crossover to connect the XP and ubuntu directly. Good luck! - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFILJjBJ+Auntu1v4QRAvgpAKCVMsBUrFwNiw004UtR7Fc5a5SFaQCfd0St gQHO0NLlRLgmYR0fU9kStGk= =e3Bs -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] {Spam?} Re: transferring files between Ubuntu and XP slow!!!!
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Javad Ayaz wrote: | just a quick update!this is my ethernet connection on the xp machine! | *Com 3C920 Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller | | it has limit of 10mbs so maybe that the problemmy transfer is still | going at the rate of 47.7KBs I'm not sure whether you've already done this, or whether you just know for a fact that it's limited to 10mbps in the hardware. However, try the instructions here - try forcing it to 100mbps and 'full duplex' if XP will allow you: http://www2.slac.stanford.edu/comp/winnt/faq/networking/NIC_speed.htm - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFILJrNJ+Auntu1v4QRApy7AJ0SVibXSnlpCFMgyi5hHTwLjpFURACffhTd BNY+hfgHvCdBPY10cTmTNHQ= =Q729 -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] command line converting vid files
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Alan Pope wrote: | According to the description, it's For organising Ubuntu stuff in the | UK.. I didn't set that, and I don't know who did. | | Perhaps we need a better description of what this mailing list is about? I was under the impression that this would be an advocacy/philosophy list, although I didn't read the archives before joining to get a flavour. Support questions may be better on a new list - e.g. British Ubuntu Support as it's easier for subscribers to opt in/out and filter/prioritise that way. Otherwise support questions get immediately pointed to a relevant Ubuntu forum so that they get a wider range of technical readers internationally. I don't envy anybody how has to moderate lists and reconcile people with huge ranges of views whilst trying not to alienate anybody, so thanks for trying! - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIJ/C+J+Auntu1v4QRAqzkAKCIrBkRQyQ/TbA07ixB0KjozWNOxgCdHFp0 mXv80uGchPGNtdQrHxnSc4o= =N6/x -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] command line converting vid files
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Javad Ayaz wrote: | i do indeed research the topic before i post! and i will normally only | post...if im unsure of something! There were some of your earlier posts which seemed like they would have benefited from just a little research on your part - it seemed to me that it saved you 5 minutes but cost, I dunno, say 200 subscribers 5 minutes each so cost the world 17 hours. If this list were to swell with requests like this from lots of other users then it would become unusable, forums are better setup to deal with that kind of thing as they're more hierarchical and much easier to dip in and out of when subscribers have time. The emails from this list land in my mailbox so it's harder to filter out those that interest me. As such keeping posts to the theme of the group title is a must although it sounds like that the title of this group may change anyway. It's clear to me that your motivation is to learn so I cannot knock that at all. Plus I should say though that I was interested to hear how the non-technical mind works with regards to your torrent downloading hard drive - I was baffled at first but I can see now how you made the conclusion which you did. I'm pleased you've taken the comments on here constructively rather than personally, it is often hard to pick up the tone of people's words when you can't hear their voice. Good luck with your 'buntu! - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIKAoXJ+Auntu1v4QRAoWkAKCjaxDkfw4tqDi2H/JX+efmhW/ZegCgoEHU jkIghcpWyv3UXvOcx/qpgC4= =sdhl -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] watch tv on ubuntu!
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Tony Arnold wrote: | If you are watching a program via the internet that is being broadcast | over the airwaves at the same time, then you need a separate TV license | to do that. | | An exception is that if you are watching on a portable device (which is | defined not being plugged into the mains power supply), then your main | home TV license will cover this. It's complicated isn't it? The first two entries in this FAQ are almost contradictory with that internal battery exemption complicated with the link from FAQ1 back to FAQ2. http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/information/students.jsp - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIKB+xJ+Auntu1v4QRAiNuAJ9WAjQFErGohg1wnDL8NV5GJXPiqgCdHD1n gt1Co54YOELqStZqq3QnqmE= =qi1K -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] watch tv on ubuntu!
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Andrew Oakley wrote: | A laptop, however, definitely does have the battery within the case, so | a student living away from home could use the laptop to watch TV on | their parents' TV licence, provided they never watched TV with the mains | charger attached. I know this thread now well and truly belongs on a TV licensing forum ... so apologies. I think that the it has a mains supply but I don't use that I use batteries is the same argument as I have a TV but only use it for watching videos? The TV licensing website strongly suggests that you would need a license for a laptop and that you indicates that you are unlikely to be covered by your parents' license - or are they trying to bend the rules in their own favour? I haven't got a TV. I watch telly on my laptop. It makes no difference how you watch telly - whether it's on your laptop, PC or mobile phone or through a digital box, DVD recorder or good old-fashioned TV set - if you use any device to receive television programmes as they're being shown on TV, the law requires you to be covered by a licence. In exceptional circumstances you may be covered by your parents' TV Licence, but this is very rare. http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/information/students.jsp#link2 - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIKDB+J+Auntu1v4QRAnmZAJ43buGXjoEIhw2rrkM95tqvcNZZcgCfWccx MDX5EywsKpv1tf0x5bATdAc= =vUd5 -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] libgtk update
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Dianne Reuby wrote: | Just done my first update since installing Hardy - I have one item left | on the update manager which is greyed out, libgtk1.2 (for GIMP) listed | under Distribution Updates. Two other updates went through OK. I had that 'problem' too... I think I found I didn't need the package and removed it ... or something like that. I only have libgtk2.0 installed now, that's for sure. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIHdvSJ+Auntu1v4QRAkKkAJ9VS2m6uKqKpNt+0e0VkClS1mywBwCfRAEH o8M9ThoN5lY/uB9eZncpRn0= =PyY+ -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Idea- Torrents!
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Javad Ayaz wrote: | So any ideas then...to make it work? ... re-read the rest of the thread? :P - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIFxotJ+Auntu1v4QRAg5VAKCKe8jRFBVPbzusqU/j5E9jLZAhlwCfZarV njtxLshyHziyv0SLvUAn67c= =HBCS -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Upgrading to 8.04
Tony Arnold wrote: I've been the same and am sore;y tempted to re-install from scratch. I have been very tempted to do a fresh install too - tracker never seemed to work for me and I'm convinced that I'm not getting 100% shinyness having upgraded from Feisty to Gutsy and now Hardy through the various hacks/workarounds that I've done along the way. What do others think? - am I being needlessly paranoid, will I do the 'fresh install' and end up being disappointed given that everything currently seems to 'work'? Maybe 'if it ain't broke don't fix it'? -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Hardy Heron and Firefox
George McLachlan wrote: As I type this it is using 101% of the CPU (dual cores so top doesn't pick it up correctly) but it almost unusable. Performance was way better in the earlier releases. Now it brings everything to a halt. Similar story here... it fluctuates but at the moment it's pretty much maxing out a whole core having been opened for 10 minutes and just a single tab showing google.co.uk. Groovy. One thing I'm doing differently to normal is Firefox is opening through the Gnome-preferences-session remember setup, oh and I have enabled compiz. Is there any correlation between my setup and yours? -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Upgrading to 8.04
Andrew Oakley wrote: The secret is, prior to upgrading, slim down your install to official packages only. [snip] Most upgrade horror stories appear to be related to packages not in the official Ubuntu repos. That's great advice from all you guys - it's really appreciated. -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Hardy Heron and Firefox
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Chris Rowson wrote: | IMO it was a bad move to put a beta browser into an LTS release. But | that's just my opinion ;-) I was surprised by this during the betas. I think that the only explanation I found that made sense was that FF2 wouldn't be supported by Mozilla for the lifetime of 8.04, thus it was better for Ubuntu to punt with FF3 and rely on the upstream fixes from Debian or something. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIFiUHJ+Auntu1v4QRAmxzAJwKdV11OYI+QDRIRd3lODM/gsRViQCferjn R99rX1deeLgQMHKt4GfI+TY= =mF6b -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Firefox 3 in Hardy
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Colin McCarthy wrote: | I guess I will just cope for a few weeks without the plugins I like | until FF3 is final. My experience of FF extensions is that they don't even magically appear as updated versions on release day - it's still another month or two before they're updated by their respective writers and even then a few lurk that you have to hack yourself. The issue of extension compatibility is therefore not really an issue which can be considered in deciding whether to include a beta or final browser in Ubuntu. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIFiuzJ+Auntu1v4QRAmOXAJ9qnIMBxKiRVr3wAc78Lc+182E7RgCgkSda c/ouVrDNqCeaJgbxcaDmHhs= =+R2N -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Upgrading to 8.04
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Stephen O'Neill wrote: | I now have Hardy... been having 'fun' so far though I *think* that I just have broken sound now ... nearly there :) - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIFN1sJ+Auntu1v4QRAl6hAJ46ufmzsUi380tTxUZXzdwv3uX49QCaA1Dd rq51pyR8dHTgzSiSUQhORow= =SM8i -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Upgrading to 8.04
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Stephen O'Neill wrote: | I *think* that I just have broken sound now ... nearly there :) https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/213206 ... led me to ... $ sudo /etc/init.d/alsa-utils reset ... which seems to have made my sound better. HTH. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIFOIRJ+Auntu1v4QRAiulAJ97HGIiFrryBEr4dNzm/zEs1kz1jACfZw7c LralPBi93AK7FkNXWPiuy2k= =Y+uZ -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Upgrading to 8.04
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Seriously you lot - will you stop upgrading so I can have a go? :P Had a go last night but gave up as various things kept timing out and now I apparently have 5 days 18 hours and 13 minutes remaining. I may just be a little more patient and wait a few days. How's it gone for those of you who got in there first - any hitches, unsung amazing new features etc? The new kernel advertises that it will support my wireless card without ndiswrapper so fingers crossed for that. Bon courage! - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIEhDTJ+Auntu1v4QRAh3HAJ4x3coYFOx3I18KQ33dXlRMMxs8rACglprQ a3kakZ15nPZkWLcBPhbJkdo= =KqS8 -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Upgrading to 8.04
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 I now have Hardy... been having 'fun' so far though - lots of xorg and xserver dependency/conflict problems during the upgrade to start with. I had to uninstall the nvidia-glx-new package, upgrade packages (xorg-core installed at this point) then re-install. Then when I rebooted and logged in I got a plethora of 'crash detected' reports plus dozens for the broken dependencies on the upgrade. Unsurprisingly I can't enable desktop effects now as although the nvidia driver is enabled it doesn't seem to be working - glxgears don't run etc. This isn't a plea for help, I shall sort the problems out and log bugs if I manage to glean any information which would help a poor developer. It may be that I have a 3rd party repository enabled that I shouldn't have. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIEloLJ+Auntu1v4QRAjiUAJ9RNZvS1+xphoC0MXQwZzxKZ97qhACeM67U r9uRJan8XoTu/YSSK0A8JhY= =vE8f -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Hardy available now
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Chris Oattes wrote: | What makes you say it is released? Or were you just referring to the | face that a full upgrade from the RC is 99.9% likely to be the final | release? The RC files on the have been removed so looks like it's hit the mirrors: http://releases.ubuntu.com/hardy/ - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIEHp+J+Auntu1v4QRAlM2AKCUFOC/gJHPqZ/jaPg/Miag0D9H3wCffxWs 9AFfcl2ooS8PstC9rNnefpE= =RX9i -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu mirror bandwidth (was: Re: Hardy available now)
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Chris Oattes wrote: | it takes longer for the necessary | number of mirrors to get a copy because you steal their bandwidth Speaking of bandwidth... in the podcast Shuttleworth said that the London mirror has capacity for 14GiB/s throughput, so almost 2GB/s ... that sounds like a hugely impressive amount of bandwidth to me, and even more impressive that it's offered 'free' to end users like me. It presumably also explains why updating ubuntu with patches each week is so painless - they download really quickly (temporarily maxing out my 8mbps ADSL line every time) and obviously apt installs fast too. Just out of interest what do people with more networking knowledge think to 14GiB - will that have a lot of spare as the ubuntu user base grows? - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIEH79J+Auntu1v4QRAoYzAKCRXQ0zOljWfYB2WItsjwISkdcrggCfY+v0 a8ugmAzqjkSgA1I8vnJtUEs= =7cjA -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Hardy Issues
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Chris Smith wrote: | Alan Pope wrote: | On Wed, 2008-04-16 at 16:38 +0100, Chris Smith wrote: | - The brightness adjusts itself for power saving I assume but its | totally erratic and generally annoying. | | Have you tweaked the settings in Gnome Power Manager on the task bar? It | has options for dimming and how much by. I switch dimming off when on | mains, and on when on battery. | | I don't the options about what brightness to set the screen too, surely | it would be best to restore it to the previous setting. I used to see | them under Gutsy. I discovered this was a problem on my laptop in Gutsy, it would dim the display even though I was using the machine... at the time I did find a bug on launchpad, but can't find it now. I think that the closest I came to a resolution was setting both the power and battery brightness settings to the same and unchecking any dimming options. I haven't revisited this in many moons so I will have another look when Hardy is released - it might sound daft but I can't work out now whether I'm now a happy customer or just learnt to ignore it. Please let us know whether you find a solution! - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIBvYyJ+Auntu1v4QRAgvJAJsFvHmP8/aRSYMsoFHU86V2jh75dACeMlkq YwcebWB7zifrVMCLnPnr8M0= =c3CN -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Hardy Issues
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Chris Smith wrote: | - The brightness adjusts itself for power saving I assume but its | totally erratic and generally annoying. Are your symptoms anything like those in this thread? I'm going to have a look at my laptop when I get home... http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=581335 - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIBvrgJ+Auntu1v4QRAlwHAJ9dScOfs/xHU1c7YRa4fBeou6ojwACgpMtc 6C6BpoQIjfGxlnabaJEE+qY= =P55p -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Application responsiveness, Windows and Ubuntu
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Chris Rowson wrote: | I wondered if anyone else has tried this out or have any reasons why | it would be so? The only question which springs to my mind is whether you're using the Mesa software graphics drivers or the binary drivers for your graphics card? I think that this should give you a clue about which driver you are definitely using (without poking around in xorg.conf). $ glxinfo|grep vendor server glx vendor string: NVIDIA Corporation client glx vendor string: NVIDIA Corporation OpenGL vendor string: NVIDIA Corporation Plus to test your opengl performance you can run the following - if it's really jerky then that's probably due to your graphics card: $ glxgears I get between 1500 and 2500 FPS for reference. System-Administration-Restricted Drivers Manager is where I enabled my binary Nvidia drivers - they aren't open source so Ubuntu disables them by default. I'm not an expert so I'm sure you'll get better advice but hopefully this will get you started. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFH+HMAJ+Auntu1v4QRArCMAJ0f2s1dFfORIFVTC4OJlU8efjc1sgCgiUwx 0n5LVfxYHJi9EmGJeS1ZzJ0= =vV/l -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] special characters for french in ubuntu and open-office
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Wulfy wrote: | Try pressing AltGR; e which should give é. If it does, the other | accents are on the punctuation keys around the right end of the keyboard. This does not work for me and hasn't in the 4 years or so that I've been using Linux (Fedora and Ubuntu). AltGr+e gives e Ctrl+Alt+e gives e This is true for Open Office. It is also true for Text Editor and Thunderbird except that Ctrl+Alt produces no text output. Seeing as we're on this topic I'd be grateful for any suggestions as it's a problem that's bugged me for years but never managed to track down. My keyboard layout is Generic 105-key (Intl) PC according to System-Preferences-Keyboard. I have just tried Tony's Compose key approach which does actually work for me (thank you Tony!). It would be nice to get AltGr working for the more common accents but Compose is clearly more robust. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFH719sJ+Auntu1v4QRApGYAJ4zrJfZebUG5bnF0BM1EEMUx9NLEACfdTjV Hqaia5SPoWa+apRE6ByngwE= =5r7B -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] special characters for french in ubuntu and open-office
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Tony Arnold wrote: | Did you type the semi-colon as well? Just to be clear, it's hold down | the AltGr, press the semi-colon, release and type the e. Ah, cheers Tony. I was indeed missing the semi-colon. Years of ingrained Windows behaviour blinded me to the instructions. Thanks to Alan too for introducing me to the locale command, I am indeed using LANG=en_GB.UTF-8. And I can now get ê ě. Marvellous stuff. A four year itch thoroughly scratched. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFH72lcJ+Auntu1v4QRApoXAJ478CWXvwgUSPQTUNY8w7zfwJ6GXACbBnI2 1iVLOBRJJXkjCHRGVHb/2fk= =rpTH -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] adding a guest user
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 London School of Puppetry wrote: | I used the word Guest for the | name then Guests as the password. When I tried to do that in my Gutsy setup I got a message saying that the username needed to consist of lower case letters. Maybe you could just try 'guest'? - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFH7W+EJ+Auntu1v4QRAj3KAKCfirLtz/hyRofxJaUYut/JQBxjygCeOGoy jO8oeO5zOIMeWbZuCQCyhxg= =jY2p -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Persuading a school to switch
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Alistair Crust wrote: | They will not have to employ anyone else full time to | maintain it. If an automated update breaks something overnight then at 9am teachers are relying on the computers to deliver lessons then you need someone to be able to sort it out there and then. Outsourced support options may not always be able to provide this - particularly if you need onsite assistance in a remote area. I think that most schools would be wanting someone who could fix it very close by. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFH65siJ+Auntu1v4QRAvLMAKCi2rLi/B6z7vhEOTH5+TqqawE3GwCfaovu 4CUaDM3a4ocitnL6qSEfNws= =oyrX -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Persuading a school to switch
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Mac wrote: | the parts of Local | Authorities that used to be called the Local Education Authority have | been merged with what used to be children's social services into | entities called Children's Services Authorities whose remit goes way | beyond education, Cheers Mac - my understanding doesn't come first hand hence my misinterpretations. | But that's not Craig's main problem. The continuing difficulty for free | software in education is the unquestioned acceptance that M$ software is | the de-facto standard that employers will expect young people to use. Another issue I have heard mentioned is that we have come across some schools who have had network managers that decided to install Linux... but then they left and the person who took over didn't know how to manage it. They then called in outside help, they scratched their heads and ripped it out and stuck MS in. So manuals/training etc are very important if the installations are to become permanent and not a pet project of the current manager. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFH6gTqJ+Auntu1v4QRAl9VAKCBRbKyalyUxgAE0BgssGs3vCiOoACdGlPe 1kclKIjJltiUohuzVLPYkmA= =ohT0 -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Persuading a school to switch
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Dianne Reuby wrote: | So we need to emphasis the availability of paid support from Canonical | when selling to customers such as schools and small businesses. Good point. If someone walked into a job managing an Ubuntu network with only MS experience are there courses in the UK that bridge the knowledge gap? - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFH6gtWJ+Auntu1v4QRAkXmAJ4lLRDq5ellNfbgrCSNmfgJBV6rlACcDQ6/ OdN/7SkYj2qp8oU0hXhAg+s= =Ww1L -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Persuading a school to switch
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Mac wrote: | James Grabham wrote: | Its got nothing to do with the school, it will be up to the LEA | unfortunately. | | James I don't think that's right: schools make their own decisions | these days. And there's actually no such thing as Local Education | Authorities any more (those ceased to exist as legal entities a couple | of years ago). So Craig may have some success just in his own school. | Let's hope so! LEAs are now known as LAs - Local Authorities, but they're basically the ~ same thing as far as I know. What seems to be happening more and more is that the LA will assess and collectively bargain (put out to tender) with companies for provision of products and services. Schools then have the option to use or not to use them. However, the schools face problems if they decide not to - lots of paperwork, political friction with the LA etc etc - so they must really want to stray from LA policy. Tenders are the wheels of things like BSF (Building Schools for the Future) projects etc. And, as others have mentioned, whatever you implement locally will need to be compatible with the LAs own systems. You may have success in getting Linux adopted on for the VLE, but then you've got all the desktops, various other bits of MS encumbered software, admin systems (SIMS, CMIS etc)... If your network manager is skillful then she'll be able to get Linux on the desktops without needing to change the network infrastructure which will almost certainly comprise of ISA server and Active Directory. Good luck! The company I work for sells into schools and I am very frustrated that we sell more and more MS into them all the time. - -- Stephen O'Neill w: http://www.thefloatingfrog.co.uk/ e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFH6W5TJ+Auntu1v4QRAm2ZAJoDmkUBPQ2sn4xYRvtYxlTatJf/fQCfcnht mDKfBgDLPtZNUOuynvMlQYE= =kwqG -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
