Re: [ubuntu-uk] bluetooth problem- pc to phone
On Thu, 2008-05-22 at 21:13 +0100, Javad Ayaz wrote: Hi, After spending countless hours looking on the net im on the verge of giving up. posting here now as a last resort... My xubuntu hardy is bluetooth enabled. I can see it when i switch on BT on my phone, moto z8. But thats it. I cant connect to it. I cant send files or anything else!!! I need help!! REgards javad Javad, What is the exact problem? Bluetooth is a slightly more complicated protocol that needs you to manually pair devices before you can send anything. If your phone can see the PC, can you pair the devices? Have you authorised your phone to pair with the PC / vice versa? I believe once the pairing is done there should be no problem with file transfer. HTH XuanYou -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Server Setup - Help Needed With Email
On Tue, 2008-05-20 at 18:46 +0100, Stephen Garton wrote: [snip] What I would like to do is have that single POP3 account on the server, and the server then to share that mail out as IMAP, so that multiple clients can use it. So what you mean is your internal Ubuntu box retrieves the mail via POP3 from the external webhost, then many users can access the mail on the Ubuntu box via IMAP, and replies go through the Ubuntu box to the external webhost, where replies appear to come from support@. Sounds like a recipe for an open relay if it's not secured properly. =) I only did Exchange mail before so I can't help much, but do be careful! Spammers and botnets will be more than happy to include your spanking new server in their system. My two cents' worth.. XuanYou -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Godwin's law WAS (Rules)
[snip] As for Winston Churchill, he'd have probably been too drunk to write it anywhere logical... would probably have missed the paper and written it on the tablecloth instead, then wondering why Lady Astor was chuckling to herself at the other side of the Commons Canteen. Sean Thus, is there an anti-Godwin's Law that states whenever you mention Winston Churchill or the Allies you win the argument? =) XuanYou -- 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!!!!
On Sat, 2008-05-17 at 12:11 +0100, Sean Miller wrote: Xuan, what's a rollover cable used for? Sean It's used to connect a router console output to a PC input. Most commonly found on Cisco routers actually. It doesn't talk TCP/IP I think. IIRC I used to connect using telnet over a serial line, and the cable was a weird blue hybrid with a serial jack on one end and a RJ45 head on the other end. =) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rollover_cable http://www.jlsnet.co.uk/index.php?page=cc_dialup XuanYou -- 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!!!!
Then there's the Power Over Ethernet standards too which complicates things more (we have specially wired Brown cables for our Cisco Phones at work). Rob Yep! Power over Ethernet + Gigabit cable = instant fried expensive Gigabit device! Which brings the question.. do Gigabit devices have hardware sensors that sense the Power over Ethernet voltages, and if they are present, cut out the Gigabit functionality and isolate the cables? Or maybe they'd just have a DC blocking capacitor in the middle, and suffer the extra line noise from having big 45VDC on the lines. (Hmm. It's a bit off topic I guess. Sorry!) XuanYou -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Linux to appear on every Asus motherboard
On Wed, 2008-05-14 at 22:45 +0100, Jai Harrison wrote: What if I did not have an e-mail address available to me? It seems in that case my right to access the source would have been withdrawn from me. You could give DeviceVM a ring at +1.408.861.1088, or visit their office at 1054 S. De Anza Blvd, Suite 200 San Jose, CA, 95129 U.S.A or use their contact form on the website to politely ask for a copy of the source code. On a more serious note, I think that is an invalid comment to make. More than 99% of the world population lives without internet access, thus they cannot access any source code whatsoever. Is Linux less open because my grandmother can't read English, thus the source code has to be translated for her? Xuan You -- 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!
I have my doubts regarding this Zattoo program in the UK. As I read it, once anyone receives a television program in real-time in the UK, they are liable for TV Licensing. Zattoo seems like such a program, albeit having a different transmission media (p2p over the net instead of RF transmission). One might argue that due to the fact that p2p is recorded (by the Zattoo people, apparently under license) and retransmitted, then it's okay. But I still think that this goes against the intent of the TV Licensing policy. Any thoughts? On Mon, 2008-05-12 at 10:04 +0100, Javad Ayaz wrote: im only trying to help! lol this will be beneficial to my brother who is at uni and has no tv!!! -- 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!
from www.tvlicensing.co.uk What is a TV Licence needed for? To use any TV equipment such as a TV set, digital box, video or DVD recorder, computer or mobile phone to watch or record TV programmes as they are being shown on television. I'm no lawyer (engineer rather), but it doesn't mention streaming, neither does it specifically mention it as an exception. I would think that the intent of this policy was to encompass all people who would view the TV programme at the same time that it was broadcast by the TV companies. (as opposed to viewing a recording of it). Technically, streaming is a recording and rebroadcasting, but Zattoo seems to allow you to watch TV programmes close to the same time they are being broadcast (like a live telecast over the internet). Compare this to the BBC iPlayer, which only allows you to watch the programme after it has been broadcast fully on the airwaves. Just my few pence worth.. Xuan You On Mon, 2008-05-12 at 10:17 +0100, Javad Ayaz wrote: classed as even! On 12/05/2008, Javad Ayaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i thought those laws didnt apply if the broadcast was cast as streaming? On 12/05/2008, Alan Pope [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 2008-05-12 at 10:04 +0100, Javad Ayaz wrote: im only trying to help! lol this will be beneficial to my brother who is at uni and has no tv!!! I am not a lawyer, but from my interpretation of the TV license laws, he'd need a TV license to use Zattoo at Uni - in the same way he'd need one if he had a telly. Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Bacteria in your PC
Regarding the dishwasher method, there's probably a few things that could go wrong: 1) Hard water. Calcium and other mineral deposits (better known as soap scum) left behind after drying can make the keyboard worse than it was. 2) Improper drying. Surfaces under surface-mount chips on the keyboard circuitry may still be moist from the water if left to air-dry, and cause shorts. To solve the above two problems, a non-conducting, volatile fluid like naphtha (lighter fluid) can be used to expel the water after cleaning, and made to dry faster than water. 3) Heat. Less of a problem, but washing in high temperature water can be dangerous for silicon chips. IIRC 85 or 90 is the critical temperature for modern chips, and they experience mechanical failure after that. Might be less of a problem for the lower complexity keyboard chips. Just my two cents worth. I probably wouldn't toss that Optimus Maximus in a dishwasher anytime soon. =) Xuan You -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Suggest low power consumption silent PC
Low power consumption silent PC? Give me an ARM chip, PCB design, and soldering iron, I'll get your silent PC up and running. =) Maybe even have the storage as an onboard CompactFlash or SDHC card! =) Might have to contend with the fact that it's just a little circuit board with blinky lights connected to your network and leeching torrents though. =P -- 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
Colin, They can't wait for Firefox 3 final, nor for any other vendor. Canonical has a strict 6-month update cycle that keeps development going. They can't afford to wait for any other vendor, they have to take the best decision that allows them to stick to the update cycle. This constant push of updates is part of the reason why *ubuntu is so successful today. Correct me if I'm wrong, I might have misread something. Xuanyou On Mon, 2008-04-28 at 20:31 +0100, Colin McCarthy wrote: On Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 8:27 PM, Jai Harrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Colin, I imagine they'll release a 8.04.1 release once Firefox 3 goes final (an updated release like they have done in the past). Jai Oh I am sure they will Jai, but they should have waited until FF was a final 3. 8.04 is LTS for gods sake. A release you can trustwell could. Colin -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Compiz and gtk-window-decorator
Hi Ben, I tried reinstalling compiz as suggested, even with removing all libraries and packages listed and reinstalling them, but to no avail. On Wed, 2008-04-16 at 00:19 +0100, Ben wrote: Hi i had the same problem and i resolved it by reinstalling compiz did urs just start or was it working okay for a while then do it? On Mon, 2008-04-14 at 23:23 +0100, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Compiz and gtk-window-decorator -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Compiz and gtk-window-decorator
Hi all, I think this has been a prevalent problem recently, yet I find myself stumped by it. Basically, whenever I enable any level of compiz using System - Preferences - Appearance - Visual Effects, gtk-window decorator fails to paint my window decorations. Titlebar, window border are all gone, and gnome-terminal is a big white screen, no matter how I try to force the settings. I'm on a nVidia card, and the drivers seem to work fine (XPlane works). I've tried the command line too.. gtk-window-decorator --replace gives Gtk-WARNING: Cannot open display: Installing emerald and running emerald --replace also gives the same output, both in su and out of. I've tried poking around with the settings in CCSM, but to no avail. I'm on a clean upgrade of Gutsy Gibbon (7.10). Any tips? XuanYou -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Compiz and gtk-window-decorator
On Mon, 2008-04-14 at 21:37 +0100, James Westby wrote: On Mon, 2008-04-14 at 21:26 +0100, Tan Xuan You wrote: Hi all, I think this has been a prevalent problem recently, yet I find myself stumped by it. Basically, whenever I enable any level of compiz using System - Preferences - Appearance - Visual Effects, gtk-window decorator fails to paint my window decorations. Titlebar, window border are all gone, and gnome-terminal is a big white screen, no matter how I try to force the settings. Hi, I don't know if it will work for you, but when I was seeing this with Nvidia I did some searching and found that adding Option AddARGBGLXVisuals True to the Device section of my xorg.conf helped. Thanks, James Hi, I've tried adding that line alone to no avail, sudo nvidia-xconfig --add-argb-glx-visuals also doesn't work, adding the following lines.. Option AddARGBGLXVisuals True Option RenderAccel True Option AllowGLXWithComposite True Option backingstore True Option TripleBuffer Tru via http://nlindblad.org/2007/01/28/no-window-borders-with-beryl-and-nvidia-aiglx/ also didn't work. Each time, I tested by enabling compiz via the System menu, then restarting X by pressing Ctrl-Alt-Backspace. All the times I tested the window decorations didn't show up. Thanks for the tip though. XuanYou -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Compiz and gtk-window-decorator
On Mon, 2008-04-14 at 23:23 +0100, James Westby wrote: On Mon, 2008-04-14 at 21:54 +0100, Tan Xuan You wrote: Each time, I tested by enabling compiz via the System menu, then restarting X by pressing Ctrl-Alt-Backspace. All the times I tested the window decorations didn't show up. Hi, One thing that may get you more information is to start with metacity, i.e. no effects, and then open a terminal and run compiz --replace disown (the disown bit is a good idea, as having an X terminal control the window manager can lead to some bad things) Then post the resulting output here, and search Google using the suspicious messages. It seems like compiz has been tested on nearly every chipset/driver/Xserver/kernel version, so normally the error messages are known to Google. The alternative is that this information is ~/.xsession-errors, but this way you get all the bits that correspond to compiz. Thanks, James Thanks for the tip. I got a wealth of information. Checking for Xgl: not present. Detected PCI ID for VGA: 01:00.0 0300: 10de:0407 (rev a1) (prog-if 00 [VGA]) Checking for texture_from_pixmap: present. Checking for non power of two support: present. Checking for Composite extension: present. Comparing resolution (1920x1200) to maximum 3D texture size (8192): Passed. Checking for nVidia: present. Checking for FBConfig: present. Checking for Xgl: not present. Starting emerald /usr/bin/compiz.real (video) - Warn: No 8 bit GLX pixmap format, disabling YV12 image format /usr/bin/compiz.real (core) - Warn: No GLXFBConfig for depth 32 /usr/bin/compiz.real (core) - Warn: No GLXFBConfig for depth 32 /usr/bin/compiz.real (core) - Warn: No GLXFBConfig for depth 32 /usr/bin/compiz.real (core) - Warn: No GLXFBConfig for depth 32 /usr/bin/compiz.real (resizeinfo) - Warn: Bind Pixmap to Texture failure /usr/bin/compiz.real (core) - Warn: No GLXFBConfig for depth 32 /usr/bin/compiz.real (resizeinfo) - Warn: Bind Pixmap to Texture failure /usr/bin/compiz.real (core) - Warn: No GLXFBConfig for depth 32 /usr/bin/compiz.real (wall) - Error: Couldn't create cairo context for switcher /usr/bin/compiz.real (core) - Warn: No GLXFBConfig for depth 32 /usr/bin/compiz.real (wall) - Error: Couldn't create cairo context for switcher /usr/bin/compiz.real (core) - Warn: No GLXFBConfig for depth 32 /usr/bin/compiz.real (wall) - Error: Couldn't create cairo context for switcher /usr/bin/compiz.real (core) - Warn: No GLXFBConfig for depth 32 /usr/bin/compiz.real (wall) - Error: Couldn't create cairo context for switcher /usr/bin/compiz.real (core) - Warn: No GLXFBConfig for depth 32 /usr/bin/compiz.real (core) - Info: Couldn't bind redirected window 0x3400020 to texture /usr/bin/compiz.real (core) - Warn: No GLXFBConfig for depth 32 /usr/bin/compiz.real (core) - Info: Couldn't bind redirected window 0x3400020 to texture I tried installing xserver-xgl, but no window decorations showed up either, and it was painfully slow when repainting. Perhaps it was because my gfx card was being worked all the time? Some people say xgl is required (for ATI cards at least), most people suggest the same argb-glx-visuals trick, some have suggested disabling and re-enabling the window-decorator plugin, some have suggested forcing the window-decorator plugin ¨command¨ option. I´ve tried all the above to no avail. Hmm. At least it looks like a compiz - nvidia problem now, nothing much to do with gnome, as the same problem creeps up with beryl/kde, and afaik, xgl. I installed nvidia-glx from the Ubuntu repos and am using the nVidia autoconfiguration xorg.conf file. Any further tips? Xuan You. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
