[ubuntu-uk] glass effects in fiesty

2007-05-01 Thread baz
Hi,

The desktop effects in Feisty don't seem to want to give me the 'glass 
effects'. I had these when I was running Breezy and would like them back. Any 
ideas how to turn them on?

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] noika usb file transfer

2007-04-27 Thread baz
On Fri, 2007-04-27 at 12:33 +0100, Dave Walker wrote:
 On Thu, 2007-04-26 at 16:34 +0100, baz wrote:
  
  If anyone can point me in the direction of one that will work with
  Fiesty I'll get it this weekend.
  
  Thanks
  
  Baz
  
 
 Baz,
 
 http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?satitle=bluetooth+dongle
 
 Any one of them should work; i purchased one and it arrived 4 days
 later.
 
 Kind Regards,
 Dave Walker 

Thanks for that, just 'won' one.

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] noika usb file transfer

2007-04-26 Thread baz
On Thu, 2007-04-26 at 07:21 +0100, Alan Pope wrote:
 On Thu, Apr 26, 2007 at 01:09:10AM +0100, baz wrote:
  Annoyingly only my iBook has bluetooth, so I guess I'll have to use that.
  
 
 USB bluetooth dongles are 5 quid and upwards these days. I have yet to see 
 one that isn't supported in Linux. YMMV.
 
 http://tinyurl.com/3d8y7c
 
 
 Cheers,
 Al.
 

If anyone can point me in the direction of one that will work with
Fiesty I'll get it this weekend.

Thanks

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[ubuntu-uk] noika usb file transfer

2007-04-25 Thread baz
Anyone help with this?

I've got a Nokia 6288, I can browse the files on it from Ubuntu but when
I try to copy pictures from the phone to my laptop it takes ages and
times out and the phone unmounts well before the file is copied.

Any ideas?

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] noika usb file transfer

2007-04-25 Thread baz
On Wed, 2007-04-25 at 22:22 +0100, Philip Wyett wrote:
 
 
 On 25/04/07, baz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 Anyone help with this?
 
 I've got a Nokia 6288, I can browse the files on it from
 Ubuntu but when
 I try to copy pictures from the phone to my laptop it takes
 ages and
 times out and the phone unmounts well before the file is
 copied. 
 
 Any ideas?
 
 Baz
 --
 
 Doing a quick google I found this:
 
 https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/102965
 
 Have you tried this under 7.04 (feisty fawn)?
 
 Regards
 

I'm running Fiesty.


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Re: [ubuntu-uk] noika usb file transfer

2007-04-25 Thread baz
On Wed, 2007-04-25 at 22:31 +0100, TheVeech wrote:
 On Wed, 2007-04-25 at 22:22 +0100, Philip Wyett wrote:
  
  
  On 25/04/07, baz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  Anyone help with this?
  
  I've got a Nokia 6288, I can browse the files on it from
  Ubuntu but when
  I try to copy pictures from the phone to my laptop it takes
  ages and
  times out and the phone unmounts well before the file is
  copied. 
  
  Any ideas?
  
  Baz
  --
  
  Doing a quick google I found this:
  
  https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/102965
  
  Have you tried this under 7.04 (feisty fawn)?
 
 You could also try transferring files via bluetooth if your PC and phone
 have this.
 
 

Annoyingly only my iBook has bluetooth, so I guess I'll have to use that.

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Problem with update manager after upgrade

2007-04-23 Thread baz
On Mon, 2007-04-23 at 19:47 +0100, I C McNab wrote:
 Anders / Baz  Just to close this thread, I have to report that the 
 nag about the libpath-class-perl update has mysteriously stopped.  Its a 
 mystery.  But thanks for your interest.
 
 --
 Ian
 
 

I'd still be interested to find out why it was doing that if anyone
knows.

Baz

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Feisty 7.04 restart problem (shutdown)

2007-04-22 Thread baz
On Sat, 2007-04-21 at 23:12 +0100, alan c wrote:
 I have 7.04 on a laptop and the restart works ok. However on a desktop 
 (which works with any other distro I have tried) the restart does not 

 
 Is there anything I can do to ensure a proper shutdown within the 
 restart function?
 -- 
 alan cocks
 Kubuntu user#10391
 

What make of lappy is it? I ask because it works fine on my Dell
Inspiron 2200.

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Problem with update manager after upgrade

2007-04-22 Thread baz
On Sun, 2007-04-22 at 22:09 +0100, I C McNab wrote:
 Anders  Many thanks for your advice. I'm now not sure this is
 actually a bug - someone on another forum mentioned exactly the same
 issue with chronic repeated update notifications about a
 libpath-class-perl update, but in 6.10. So I'm now wondering whether the
 fact it started when I upgraded may be a red herring. Anyone else come
 across this?
 
 --
 Ian

I'm not seeing it here.

Baz


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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Feisty upgrade

2007-04-21 Thread baz

  
  Only problem is the suspend functionality. If I pick the suspend option
  when logging out, it seems to work. If I set it to suspend when I close
  the lid, I get the gdm login screen when I bring it back up. Is this
  fixable? Note I had similar problems under Edgy.
 

It sort of works on mt Inspiron 2200, sometimes it suspends, sometimes
it don't, it just adds to the fun lol

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Feisty upgrade

2007-04-21 Thread baz
On Sat, 2007-04-21 at 11:14 +0100, Chris Rowson wrote:

 
 The era of the Linux Desktop is nigh..
 
 Crhsi
 

All my hardware worked, even wifi printing and scanner. I'd say the era
of the Linux Desktop is . HERE!


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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Orange broadband

2007-04-19 Thread baz
On Thu, 2007-04-19 at 14:49 +0100, Robin Menneer wrote:
 


  
 
 On 4/19/07, Dianne Reuby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
 I've had a good report on Orange broadband, from
 someone who uses it to
 run his business. But the CD only list Windows, and
 website requirements
 state Windows. I've asked about Linux, but while I
 wait for a reply, 
 does anyone else use Orange broadband with Ubuntu?
 
 TIA
 
 Dianne Reuby
 
  
 Ive heard the complete opposite, I've heard Orange isn't very
 good has a lot of drop outs, if you can do so choose Virgin
 Media which was once Telewest Broadband(blueyonder), they
 provide a very good connection. In my opnion the best one out
 there! You will have no problems with Linux detecting it
 either.
 

I have to agree: As an Orange user I can confirm that it has far to many
drop outs. I loose my broadband a couple of times per week for an hour
or so each time. 

A number of times I have rang customer services about this, but gave up
when the person in the call centre, located somewhere in Indian I would
guess by their accent, kept trying to 'debug' my livebox despite me
saying the problem was with their service.

I've stopped using my Orange email address, and as soon as my contract
is up, I'm off.

Baz


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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Should I move to Feisty?

2007-04-19 Thread baz
On Thu, 2007-04-19 at 18:57 +0100, Mark Harrison wrote:
 As I write, I have a stack of four servers that need to go live next week
 sitting on the floor next to me.
 
 Two web-heads, two database servers - all installed with Edgy about a week
 ago and working nicely as a cluster.
 
 Now the key question - for SERVER use, is it worth doing the upgrade now, or
 should I just sit tight and stick with an installation that is working
 reliably and holding up under load-testing?
 

If you were running a desktop or workstation I'd say go for the upgrade,
because I'm really impressed with Fiesty. But for a server I'd stick
with what's working. My server is running Ubuntu lts, and if it 'aint
broke, don't fix it' is my motto for servers.

Baz

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Fiesty Fawn Formally Freed for Future fetching !

2007-04-19 Thread baz
On Fri, 2007-04-20 at 01:31 +0100, Leon Barker wrote:

 
 I installed Feisty 4 days ago and have not received any updates
 therefore the final version must have been released about 5 days ago.
 
 The problems with installing is due to heavy demand on the servers.
 
 I'm sure your iso files are fine.
 
 Leon
 

Agreed, it looks like while there was an, 'official' launch, Fiesty has
been complete for around a week or so. I upgraded about five or so days
ago and not had any 'main' updates since.

So, if you're thinking of upgrading: do it. Fiesty is really nice.

Baz

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[ubuntu-uk] nvu

2007-04-18 Thread baz
According to their faq Nvu is still active:
http://www.nvu.com/faq.php#active

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[ubuntu-uk] upgrade to Fiesty

2007-04-17 Thread baz
I want to upgrade to Fiesty, I don't want to do a clean install because
I've installed a fair bit of stuff and I don't want to go through that
again.

So, what's the best way to upgrade? I'm running Edgy at the mo.

Baz


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Re: [ubuntu-uk] upgrade to Fiesty

2007-04-17 Thread baz
On Tue, 2007-04-17 at 19:40 +0100, Kris Marsh wrote:
 On 4/17/07, baz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  So, what's the best way to upgrade? I'm running Edgy at the mo.
 
  Baz
 
 Hi Baz,
 
 Here is the method I used, around a month ago. I'm sure the upgrade
 will be fine for you, but the usual disclaimers apply. There's always
 that remote possibility that your box doesn't boot back up after
 upgrading.
 
 
 - From Gnome, press Alt+F2
 - Type the following into the run box:
   gksudo 'update-manager -c -d'
 - Click Upgrade in the top right corner of the Update Manager.
 - Wait a minute or so for it to do some magic.
 - Click Upgrade.

 
 Hope this helps.
 
 Kris
 

Thanks that seemed to go ok, only lost Nvu, which I've now installed
from their site.

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Firefox and BBC video clips

2007-04-16 Thread baz
On Mon, 2007-04-16 at 22:01 +0100, alan c wrote:
 alan c wrote:
  In both kubuntu 6.06 and 6.10 (different machines) I am getting 
  problems with Firefox and bbc video clips.
  
  I believe the existing configuration was mplayer (plugin) with FF but 
  from my present experiences I am only getting any success at all after 
  removing mplayer, (re) installing realplayer and for good measure 
  (re)installing firefox. The video clips then play ok in realpayer as a 
  separate player, and not integral in FF.
  
  Is something happening with bbc or the apps, (or not) that I have missed?
 
 I am still not able to play bbc video clips, using either firefox or 
 konquerer
 (kubuntu 6.06, also 6.10).
 
 Is anyone finding they can play stuff from bbc please? It might give 
 me some clues?
 I get sound, but no picture, either with realplayer or mplayer 
 apparently. If it worked ok in the past -  great, buut when it does 
 not work there is a lot to sort through and I am struggling.
 
 (it is getting desperate here - not that I watch bbc video much 0 but 
 I needed to this evening. After efforts and lack of success anywhere, 
 in desperation I turned on a windows machine and used it. I have not 
 done that in a couple of years. Pretty sad)
 
I use the 'launch in a external viewer' option, I've got this set to run
mplayer, and it works fine for me. I don't know if you need them, but
I've got the W32 codecs installed too.

Baz
 
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[ubuntu-uk] gaim problem

2007-04-12 Thread baz
Is anyone else having trouble getting Gaim to login to their MSN
account, or is it just me?

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] gaim problem

2007-04-12 Thread baz
On Thu, 2007-04-12 at 17:50 +0100, Fiona James wrote:
 
 
  Is anyone else having trouble getting Gaim to login to their MSN
  account, or is it just me?
 
 
 Baz,
 
 It's not just you (or gaim) - even msn web messanger
 http://webmessenger.msn.com/ returns 'Service Unavailable'
 
 
 Fiona
 
 

Thanks for the info

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu cube graphics

2007-04-02 Thread baz
On Sun, 2007-04-01 at 15:55 +0100, Kris Marsh wrote:
 On 4/1/07, Martin Castle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  you need a good card, you are lookinig for Beryl
  ( http://www.beryl-project.org/ ). it's a lot better than the cube, it's
  rammed with bits and peices that look fantastic ;)
 
 This isn't completely true. Beryl runs very well on my laptop + intel
 915 onboard graphics card. No noticeable slow down whatsoever, unless
 I use the blur plugin (which really isn't worth using IMHO).

Ditto that. Same sort of setup here, I915 chip, and it works fine.

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu cube graphics

2007-03-31 Thread baz
On Sat, 2007-03-31 at 21:59 +, STONE COLD wrote:
 hi,
 
 Im wanting to install some eye candy on my edgy 6.10. i would like to
 install the flashy cube thing (sorry im new :) 
 
 The only thing is im running a AMD Athlon XP2000+. It has an onboard
 graphics card via. I read that this these fancy graphics required
 either nvidia or ATI but can i not use this?
 
 Also can someone point out an easy tutorial i could follow then id
 be very grateful.
 
This worked for me on my Dell laptop (Inspiron 2200).

http://wiki.beryl-project.org/wiki/Install_Beryl_on_Ubuntu_Edgy_with_XGL

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[ubuntu-uk] truetype fonts on Edgy

2007-03-28 Thread baz
I'm trying to install M S true type fonts on Edgy but when I type,
 sudo apt-get install msttcorefonts

I get,
Package msttcorefonts is not available, but is referred to by another
package.
This may mean that the package is missing, has been obsoleted, or
is only available from another source
E: Package msttcorefonts has no installation candidate

Where am I going wrong here?


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Re: [ubuntu-uk] truetype fonts on Edgy

2007-03-28 Thread baz
On Wed, 2007-03-28 at 15:25 +0100, Alan Pope wrote:
 On Wed, Mar 28, 2007 at 03:11:02PM +0100, baz wrote:
  I'm trying to install M S true type fonts on Edgy but when I type,
   sudo apt-get install msttcorefonts
  
  I get,
  Package msttcorefonts is not available, but is referred to by another
  package.
  This may mean that the package is missing, has been obsoleted, or
  is only available from another source
  E: Package msttcorefonts has no installation candidate
  
  Where am I going wrong here?
  
 
 You don't have the multiverse repository enabled?
 
 System -- Administration -- Software Preferences.
 
 Enable multiverse, try again.
 
 Cheers,
 Al.
 

Ah, me so stupid! Thanks fixed now :)
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] K3B

2007-03-28 Thread baz
On Wed, 2007-03-28 at 15:20 +0100, Ian Davies (2) wrote:
 Hello,
 
  
 
 I have Ubuntu Edgy on a Sony Vaio laptop and I would like to install
 the K3B CD/DVD burning software- does anyone know if it’s available
 for Edgy?
 

Yes it is, I've just installed it.

Baz

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