Re: [ubuntu-uk] mbr
On 28 January 2012 10:41, Ted Wager wrote: > I used gparted to blank a couple of hdd's that I am getting rid of > however the mbrr was not formatted and they still boot from grub. > Anyone tell me how I format the drive so it is completely blank ? > Regards > Ted Wager > > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ > darik's boot and nuke will blank hdd's but can take a while depending what setting you choose. http://www.dban.org/ regards ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world
On 15 October 2010 18:50, Paul Jones wrote: > Anyone know if there is a Manchester/Warrington/Cheshire LUG? I found a > Manc one but it was a Wordpress blog with nothing apparently obvious to > "join up". > > Paul Jones > (Peejay1977) > > > Manlug used to be based at Manchester University but has recently moved to MadLab. The next meeting is on saturday 16th october. MadLab is on Edge Street in the city centre. Web site is : http://madlab.org.uk/ You will find details of other interesting things that are going on there. Including ubuntu things (occasionally) You can join the manlug mailing list here : http://www.manlug.org/?page_id=779 The meetings are 2pm - 4pm officially but can go on longer. Just turn up everyone welcome. Ged. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Lucid Lynx TV Advert
Why not have a competition for an advert for ubuntu, like the one for linux a while ago ? It will cost little or nothing and practice makes perfect for the future. Or two competitions, video for tv and text for newspapers ? Just a thought Ged. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Proposed Manchester Ubuntu 10.04 Jam
I'll have that, dates and times permitting of course. Ged. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] [marketing] Possible Training Events
2010/1/18 John Matthews > Steve wrote: > > On Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:50:56 -, John Matthews > wrote: > > > > > >> I would like to be part of it. I am learning on my own, but it would be > >> good to have taught lessons. > >> > >> John. > >> > >> > > So what would you like to be taught? > > > > > Installation stuff, using the Terminal, problem solving using terminal, > and how to correct the problem once found. I still cant use my laptop > for watching any vids or using the network. Basic stuff, but stuff that > you can only learn with somebody actually showing you. Its ok reading, > but its really confusing reading through all that stuff. > > John > > Hi John, > Try this for restricted formats: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats > > ged. > > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ > -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Video's wont play after update.....
Hi Steve, > That's the one. Bye Ged > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ > -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Video's wont play after update.....
2009/11/15 John Matthews > I'm running 9.10, and when I first updated, I didnt have any problems > with videos, but since, there have been a few updates, and now I cant > play them again. The whole page will freeze if there is a video on it. > > I remember somebody giving a whole list of things that can be added, but > I cant seem to find the e-mail, does anybody remember where it is? > > Thanks > > John. > > -- > Hi John, Have a look at this link, It isn't all there though. https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Medibuntu It was alan c who posted the original twice. I've seen it online somewhere aswell. I pasted it in an office document for my own use but it doesn't look as clear as it was laid out in the original email. I can send it to you if you can't find the original. It's 4 pages. I'm sure alan c will post it again when he sees it.(Please). Bye Ged ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ > -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] laptop batteries
This sounds interesting. Where do the new cells come from ? I have a Tiny laptop and of course the batteries are expensive and quite rare. I haven't opened it yet but I will be doing. What will I expect to see ? Any things to avoid damaging ? On Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:38:13 +0100, Peter Adam Kelly wrote: > laptop batteries > > its always fun to brew your own,, crack that thing open!! iv > reconditioned several now with new cells,, works a charm on the models > iv done ;) > > 2009/10/10 mac : >> I'm after a replacement battery for a Dell Inspiron 1525, hopefully for >> less than the £80 Dell charge (25% of the cost of the laptop!). Anyone >> have experience of a reliable supplier for OK low-cost latptop >> batteries? >> >> TIA >> >> mac >> >> >> -- >> ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com >> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk >> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ >> > > > -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Reminder - DFEY-NW tomorrow :: Young Rewired State Announcements
I'm not young, and I'm in the North West of England, and I don't mind. I wish the Google thingy said 15-81 and we could have all gone. On Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:33:23 +0100, William Anderson wrote: > Tim Dobson wrote: >> Just a reminder that the DFEY-NW meeting is taking place tomorrow from >> 12:00pm -> ~3:30pm >> >> === >> >> DFEY-NW (Digital Freedom in Education & Youth - North West) is a group >> aiming to provide a social space for young people interested in >> technology, issues of freedom and technology in relation to education. > > I'm not young, and I'm not in the North West of England. I know these > messages aren't very frequent, but still ... > > -n > -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Film scanning
On Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:09:23 +0100, Larry Wright wrote: >> >> > Have a toot at this Might do what you want > Regards Larry > > http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=224226&C=brilliant1&U=P8%2009%20Hot&T=slide%20scanner&gclid=CNWuiOTY05sCFc0B4wodJgnKJA > <http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=224226&C=brilliant1&U=P8%2009%20Hot&T=slide%20scanner&gclid=CNWuiOTY05sCFc0B4wodJgnKJA> > I've got one of these and couldn't get it working in linux. It shows as: Bus 001 Device 002: ID 05a9:1550 OmniVision Technologies, Inc. VEHO Filmscanner Have a google to see if anyone has got it working yet. I haven't tried for a while. Bye Ged -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] wacom bamboo
On Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:02:48 +0100, Ron Rhodes wrote: > Mac wrote: >> > Mac > > Why do you persist in sending blank posts? > > Ron > I use opera mail and for some reason I get everyones messages 4 times. I got 2 of macs that could be read no problem and 2 blank but with a "fetch complete message" button at the top, which when pressed showed the same message. So they're not really blank. regards Ged. -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] My 'snazzy Korean laptop' has conked out
Are you trying to start it on battery or power lead ? Disconnect and reconnect the battery a few times. Try it power lead only. When it's turned off sniff the power socket. Can you smell burning ? If yes then I think it's young James' department. I had one that reported a damaged or discharged battery. I took the battery out and used the power lead for a couple of months. Plugged the completely discharged battery back in and it now holds a charge where before it would shut down in minutes from a full charge. regards Ged. -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Scrambled screen
On Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:30:22 +0100, Matthew Daubney wrote: > On Wed, 2009-06-10 at 19:14 +0100, ged byrom wrote: >> I've just run: >> sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg >> to reset my xorg.conf file automatically. I had followed instructions to >> get graphics stable. The instructions had worked but I had giant font in >> login windows and some apps. >> Is that command of no use to Greg to return his xorg.conf file to a state >> before the update nobbled him ? >> Regards Ged >> > > > > That might do it, he'd have to get into a tty, or chroot in from the > livecd. If he can get to a tty (ctrl+alt+f<1-10> ) then it should work! > Otherwise he'll need to ask back for instructions on a chroot. :) > > -Matt Daubney > There you go Greg, ask away. Matt's not the only linux genius on this list. Some of them are being a bit shy. Regards Ged -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Scrambled screen
I've just run: sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg to reset my xorg.conf file automatically. I had followed instructions to get graphics stable. The instructions had worked but I had giant font in login windows and some apps. Is that command of no use to Greg to return his xorg.conf file to a state before the update nobbled him ? Regards Ged On Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:27:16 +0100, ged byrom wrote: > I'm sorry if I've missed something here, but why can't the scrambled screen > be fixed ? > He had an error message about a missing nvidia driver. > All this windows talk of reinstalling. Granted it's quicker. > I know there is an evil linux genius amongst you who can fix it. I'd do it > myself but I'm only up to the evil bit so far!! > What about taking the machine to a lug meeting ? > > Regards Ged. -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Scrambled screen
I'm sorry if I've missed something here, but why can't the scrambled screen be fixed ? He had an error message about a missing nvidia driver. All this windows talk of reinstalling. Granted it's quicker. I know there is an evil linux genius amongst you who can fix it. I'd do it myself but I'm only up to the evil bit so far!! What about taking the machine to a lug meeting ? Regards Ged. -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Rampant gnome-system-monitor!!
I have a system running a fresh install of 8.04, I haven't messed with it much but it doesn't seem to be having the same problem. Even so I've changed the interval to 30 seconds. Is that too much ? The system running 9.04 is in for a plug pulling session I think. I'll reinstall off the cd. I uninstalled gnome-system-manager and installed xosview which is a system monitor. The cpu use only hits about 50% now thanks to Xorg. But it is struggling to start up and I don't think I'll be able to cure it. Not clever enough. Thanks to Farran and Kevin for suggestions. Ged On Mon, 04 May 2009 13:53:05 +0100, Kevin Safford wrote: > Hi > > I'm still running 8.04; a little while after installing it I found I > needed to increase the default setting for updating information about > file systems (Edit -> Preferences -> File Systems -> Update interval in > seconds). > > That fixed it for me. -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Rampant gnome-system-monitor!!
I've recently upgraded from 8.10 xubuntu to 9.04 xubuntu via synaptic package manager. I noticed the system was running slower than normal. System Monitor shows gnome-system-monitor is going from 8% cpu-100% cpu with no mention of Xorg. Top shows Xorg and gnome-system-monitor sharing the cpu use. The only unusual thing I can see in processes is that I have 14 xfdesktops all sleeping. I haven't tried to get rid of them yet, but I will when I've finished writing this. The only other thing I'm thinking of is the installation of cairo-dock. Could this have anything to do with it ? I don't usually upgrade because of the grief I've had in the past and it looks like I've done it again-or have I ? Here's hoping Ged. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Announcement: Manchester Release Party
Gordon Allott wrote: > Manchester release party was a huge success, Hopefully have some pics up > at some point, Hats off to Lucy and the BBC backstage peoples for > organising it :) > I think in the end I managed to say hello to everyone, have a chat and > tried to tell everyone who didn't know about Ubuntu-uk to check us out, > hopefully they will :) Roll on 9.10! > > Poor Gordon Burns didn't look too impressed when he was suddenly surrounded at the bar by thirsty Ubuntites. An amazing turnout, well done to Ian and Lucy for their hard work in organizing it, and well done for everyone who turned out. And the cake was brilliant!! Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Manchester Ubuntu Release Party
On Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:10:44 -, Lucy wrote: > 2009/3/20 Lucy : >> I think we should >> organise a release party around the time of the release - it happens >> on Thursday 23rd April but the weekend of 24/25th April might be more >> appropriate. >> >> Question is, are people interested and where and when could we have the >> party? > > Okay, I've spoken to someone at BBC Manchester and it's possible that > we will be able to use the BBC bar inside the BBC building on Oxford > Road. What do people think of this idea? > I'm happy with the BBC Ged -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Jaunty Jackalope
On Sat, 21 Mar 2009 10:21:36 -, Sean Miller wrote: > On Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 9:32 AM, ged byrom wrote: >> Is there any special reason for naming this release after a mythical beastie >> rather than a >> real beastie ? > > When did you last see an Ibex wandering the streets? > > Sean > Look up young man. You usually see them stuck on the side of mountains, they are mountain goats with massive horns. Ged -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Jaunty Jackalope
On Sat, 21 Mar 2009 10:05:39 -, Tim Powys-Lybbe wrote: > In message of 21 Mar, "ged byrom" wrote: > >> Is there any special reason for naming this release after a mythical >> beastie rather than a real beastie ? Are we likely to see the haggis >> release or the even rarer mirk in the future ? > > This sparks off a whole canon of inspiration: > > B is for Basilisk > C is for Centaur, > D is for Dragon (but not Kimono) > G is for Gryphon > M is for Mermaid > P is for Phoenix > S is for Sphinx > U is for Unicorn > W is for Wyvern > Y is for Yeti > > I know the first four are already past, but the alphabet will have to > come round again. > > And what else? > I've just done a quick google and came up with this site. http://www.mythicalcreaturesguide.com/page/List+of+Mythical+Creatures There's one for every occasion there. Ged -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Jaunty Jackalope
Is there any special reason for naming this release after a mythical beastie rather than a real beastie ? Are we likely to see the haggis release or the even rarer mirk in the future ? Ged -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Manchester Ubuntu Release Party
Anywhere suits me. Make sure it's not April 1st.Not sure about the jaunty jackalope name, it being a mythical beast and April and all..http://www.sudftw.com/jackcon.htm Ged. -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Introduction
On Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:37:21 -, Tim Dobson wrote: > people wrote: > > I'm from South Manchester, Cheshire, etc. > > Are people aware of the existence of: > > Manchester Free Software Group - http://manchester.fsuk.org > Manchester Linux User Group - http://manlug.org > #manlug Currybeer Social - http://manlug.org.uk > DFEY-NW - Digital Freedom in Education and Youth North West - > http://nw.dfey.org > South Cheshire Lug - http://www.sc.lug.org.uk/ > Preston LUG - http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/preston > Liverpool LUG - http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/liverpool > > Maybe collaborate with one of these groups? > > Cheers, > > Tim > I go to the Manlug meetings and someone did come in and ask if anyone had any objections to having joint manlug, ubuntu-uk meets.No-one objected as far as I know.Unfortunately I didn't catch his name and even more unfortunately nothing seems to have happened since. So come on down, there are a few ubuntu users and free software people about. Check the website for the next meeting because there has been some building work going on recently. Ged. -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Introduction
Please disregard the other message from me. I didn't check the email address before I pressed the button. Have sent the message to the list so no need to forward it. Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Introduction
On Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:37:21 -, Tim Dobson wrote: > people wrote: > > I'm from South Manchester, Cheshire, etc. > > Are people aware of the existence of: > > Manchester Free Software Group - http://manchester.fsuk.org > Manchester Linux User Group - http://manlug.org > #manlug Currybeer Social - http://manlug.org.uk > DFEY-NW - Digital Freedom in Education and Youth North West - > http://nw.dfey.org > South Cheshire Lug - http://www.sc.lug.org.uk/ > Preston LUG - http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/preston > Liverpool LUG - http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/liverpool > > Maybe collaborate with one of these groups? > > Cheers, > > Tim > I go to the Manlug meetings and someone did come in and ask if anyone had any objections to having joint manlug, ubuntu-uk meets.No-one objected as far as I know.Unfortunately I didn't catch his name and even more unfortunately nothing seems to have happened since. So come on down, there are a few ubuntu users and free software people about. Check the website for the next meeting because there has been some building work going on recently. Ged. -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Manlug
On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:51:17 -, Simon Wears wrote: > Firstly - my apologies! I think I sent out a blank email to the list > by accident. > > Second - I'm living in Manchester, and was thinking of going along to > one of the MANlug meetings. Does anyone on this list go, or know how > active they are? > > Watch this space for the next meeting http://www.manlug.org/ All the best Ged -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] [ADMIN] Call for a new leader
If the position has now changed from 'point of contact' to 'team leader' will you be putting you're name down for another go ? Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Spotting
Alan Pope wrote: > On Fri, 2008-06-06 at 21:06 +0100, Johnathon Tinsley wrote: > >> I saw someone walking through Victoria tube station wearing an Ubuntu >> polo shirt this morning... does that count? :) >> >> > > Heh. I went to B&Q wearing my Ubuntu Hoodie > > https://shop.canonical.com/product_info.php?products_id=145 > > (which is awesome btw) > > Some guy pointed at me and gave a knowing smile and said "niiice!". > > Cheers, > Al. > XXL is out of stock. Should we not be doing an ubuntu diet or exercise plan ? Just a thought. Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Route Planning Solution?
Alex Barrett wrote: > Hi guys, > > I'm starting a career as a long distance lorry driver and am looking for > some way to get a route planning solution, such as Autoroute onto my > Xubuntu laptop - which I carry with me as I go. > Sorry Alex, I thought you were going to be a newbie doing long distance in Great Britain. In March 2007 Richard Ibbotson advertised a mapping day in Sheffield. This was for openstreetmap.org which is a world wide free street map. I remember looking at it at the time and it led me to other sites with explanations of how to start mapping and other free mapping sites. I've had a quick look but couldn't find what I was looking for. Try on the sheflug mailing list. That is where the invitation came from. Good Luck Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Route Planning Solution?
Alex Barrett wrote: > My SatNav is good but only up to a certain point when you start > searching for things with vague addresses. > I'm a private hire driver and I would tell you to use a map and plan your routes so you learn the roads. Use the gps on the final run into town. We have drivers who are totally lost if it isn't on the tom tom. They don't learn anything. As for things with vague addresses, they shouldn't be sending goods to places like that. Ask truck drivers at motorway service stations for directions. They'll tell you every road number on your route, and one day you'll do the same !! Good Luck Ged. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!
Ged wrote: Ged wrote: http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Other+products/eSys+S709001UK+Intel+PC+System+%2B+Linux+?productId=30498 Aria is now selling Linux fitted PC's with Ubuntu, and for a VERY good price, and a bloody good spec. Intel(R) Celeron 3.2GHz Processor 80GB – 7200RPM Hard Disk Drive 512MB DDR II RAM DVD Rom drive VIA PM 800 Pro Motherboard Integrated shared 64MB Graphics 5.1 channel AC'97 Sound 6 x USB 2.0 Ports Integrated Ethernet 10/100 Mbps 1 x AGP 8x , 3 x PCI Enhance 250W PSU Multimedia Keyboard Optical Scroll Mouse Linux Ubuntu -- Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ Kris Douglas posted this not long ago. If yours is a bit long in the tooth this should blow your socks off.And it's got Ubuntu pre-installed so you know it works. All the best Ged I'm sorry people but I made a mistake when I made my first reply. Instead of replying to the post I copied and pasted Kris Douglas' previous post about this cheap machine. I put my little bit at the bottom as shown now in red and sent it in plain text only. It then scrunched it all together. I did not find this machine, Kris Douglas did. Ged(and I'm sending it in plain text again) and it's not red when sent in plain text. Ged(this is in html) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!
Ged wrote: >> http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Other+products/eSys+S709001UK+Intel+PC+System+%2B+Linux+?productId=30498 >> >> Aria is now selling Linux fitted PC's with Ubuntu, and for a VERY good >> price, and a bloody good spec. >> >> Intel(R) Celeron 3.2GHz Processor >> 80GB – 7200RPM Hard Disk Drive >> 512MB DDR II RAM >> DVD Rom drive >> VIA PM 800 Pro Motherboard >> Integrated shared 64MB Graphics >> 5.1 channel AC'97 Sound >> 6 x USB 2.0 Ports >> Integrated Ethernet 10/100 Mbps >> 1 x AGP 8x , 3 x PCI >> Enhance 250W PSU >> Multimedia Keyboard >> Optical Scroll Mouse >> Linux Ubuntu >> >> -- Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net >> Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com >> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk >> https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ Kris Douglas posted this not long ago. >> If yours is a bit long in the tooth this should blow your socks off.And >> it's got Ubuntu pre-installed so you know it works. All the best Ged >> >> >> I'm sorry people but I made a mistake when I made my first reply. Instead of replying to the post I copied and pasted Kris Douglas' previous post about this cheap machine. I put my little bit at the bottom as shown now in red and sent it in plain text only. It then scrunched it all together. I did not find this machine, Kris Douglas did. Ged(and I'm sending it in plain text again) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!
http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Other+products/eSys+S709001UK+Intel+PC+System+%2B+Linux+?productId=30498 Aria is now selling Linux fitted PC's with Ubuntu, and for a VERY good price, and a bloody good spec. Intel(R) Celeron 3.2GHz Processor 80GB – 7200RPM Hard Disk Drive 512MB DDR II RAM DVD Rom drive VIA PM 800 Pro Motherboard Integrated shared 64MB Graphics 5.1 channel AC'97 Sound 6 x USB 2.0 Ports Integrated Ethernet 10/100 Mbps 1 x AGP 8x , 3 x PCI Enhance 250W PSU Multimedia Keyboard Optical Scroll Mouse Linux Ubuntu -- Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ Kris Douglas posted this not long ago. If yours is a bit long in the tooth this should blow your socks off.And it's got Ubuntu pre-installed so you know it works. All the best Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] where is everyone?
alan c wrote: > Is it me, or something at my end here, but things seem uncommonly > quiet on this list for the last several days? > Quiet here too from all the ubuntu lists. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Starting a PSU
Hi Alec, You connect the black wire and the green wire. Link below may be just what you're looking for. http://www.dvhardware.net/modules.php?name=Sections&sop=viewarticle&artid=5 Regards Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] memory lane, was: Please can someone look at this and try to help
You lot must have been seriously rich in them days to be able to afford all them computers. I'm still begging the hand me downs. " Spare a poor boy a broken computer missus ?" O. Twist. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Im Back!
STONE COLD is that you ? best wishes Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] OT: Disc duplication - anyone know any places that can do it cheap?
Link to duplicating machines at scan. The auto loaders start to get a little expensive. http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Products.ASP?CatID=12&FilterCategories=416&Thumbnails=yes Regards Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] How 'Gnu' are you?
grokking-the-gimp GIMP tutorial book by Carey Bunks (HTML) linux-generic Complete Generic Linux kernel linux-restricted-modules- Non-free Linux 2.6.17 modules on x86_64 generic linux-restricted-modules- Non-free Linux 2.6.17 modules on x86_64 generic linux-restricted-modules- Non-free Linux 2.6.20 modules on x86/x86_64 linux-restricted-modules- Non-free Linux 2.6.20 modules on x86/x86_64 linux-restricted-modules- Non-free Linux 2.6.20 modules helper script linux-restricted-modules- Restricted Linux modules for generic kernels rar Archiver for .rar files tuxtype-data-nonfree Educational Typing Tutor Game Starring Tux unrar Unarchiver for .rar files (non-free version) Reason: Modifications problematic 11 non-free packages, 0.8% of 1295 installed packages. Ged Byrom wrote: I can't believe how good I,ve been. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Phishing and linux
Tony Arnold wrote: > On Wed, 2007-10-03 at 18:50 +0100, ged wrote: > >> Mac wrote: >> >>> I'm not sure what to make of comments about phishing sites I came across >>> here >>> >>> http://www.theregister.com/2007/10/03/ebay_paypal_online_banking/ >>> >>> as follows: >>> >>> "These things are incredibly sophisticated, and when they take over a >>> computer, most [users] don't know it," he said. >>> >>> >> Ged Byrom wrote: >> >> What's the chance of being taken over by these things ? >> > > Slim, if you take all the usual precautions. Firewall, security patches, > keep passwords safe etc. > > >> How can I check for root kits on linux ? >> > > There are two packages: chkrootkit and rkhunter. > > Regards, > Tony. > Ged Byrom wrote: Tried both packages as a precaution. I seem to be "thingless!" Thanks very much Tony. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Phishing and linux
Mac wrote: > I'm not sure what to make of comments about phishing sites I came across > here > > http://www.theregister.com/2007/10/03/ebay_paypal_online_banking/ > > as follows: > > "These things are incredibly sophisticated, and when they take over a > computer, most [users] don't know it," he said. > Ged Byrom wrote: What's the chance of being taken over by these things ? How can I check for root kits on linux ? Ged. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Launchpad and mailing list was: (Re: Citizens rejoice! Your Lord and Master stands on high, playing track 3.)
On 30/09/2007, ged <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The reason I didn't vote was the fact that you had to be registered on > > Launchpad. I followed the link to join and then thought that I had no > > right being there. It appeared to be for developers. > I think Launchpad was originally made as a developer tool, but it's now been extended to other purposes. > > Then I thought should I be on this list at all ? Should I ? > Yes, absolutely! It's for discussion about the Ubuntu-UK team, and Ubuntu use in the UK. It also seems to be a good place to ask for help if you're having problems using Ubuntu or one of the variants. Hope this helps. Hwyl, Neil. Ian Pascoe wrote: > Hi Jed > > In case I missed a response to your questions, apologies up front. > > Some of the members on this list may well be developers involved either > directly or indirectly with Ubuntu, or indeed other projects, but this list > is not for them as they have their own. Neither is it solely for use by > geeks or IT Professionals only. The sole intent of this list is to help > Ubuntu users in all it's various flavours, to aid, assist and guide, and > occasionally to go off topic - perhaps if you think of the list as more of a > social club with technical expertise thrown in for good measure you'll have > a better understanding of how I see and treat this list. Now if that > approach is wrong I'll step out into the Vortex > > E > > PS Well done Alan to > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk > https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ > > > Ged Byrom wrote: Just a quick thank you to Neil and Ian for the replies.I will continue to tune in to this list. I also found kubuntu-users which I hadn't seen before. So I,ve signed up for that aswell. I'll go and sign up on launchpad now in case there are any more votes. Thanks again Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Citizens rejoice! Your Lord and Master stands on high, playing track 3.
Alan Pope wrote: > > * Not many people voted (44 out of a possible 260+). Possibly down to > the accelerated schedule we set up for the vote, voter apathy or maybe > something else. We need to look at whether that number is fair and > representative (maybe only 44 people actually 'contribute' to Ubuntu-UK, > maybe only 44 people saw the mail) and if it isn't, look at ways to > improve that. > > Further mails to follow. > > Many thanks > Al. > > Congratulations Alan. The reason I didn't vote was the fact that you had to be registered on Launchpad. I followed the link to join and then thought that I had no right being there. It appeared to be for developers. Then I thought should I be on this list at all ? Should I ? I'm a kubuntu using taxi driver who was told about ubuntu-uk by a chap who turned up at my local lug (manlug) and asked if there was any objection to holding joint meetings. I signed up to this mailing list then, but I've never seen him since. So the question is -- Is this the right place to be ? Ged p.s. I would have voted for you anyway and can we have a screencast of the election result please ? -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Mailing List Etiquette was (Re: Top Posting: a request.)
STONE COLD has had quite a response to his questions and it looks like he has answered people, but only they know which answer is meant for them. I have been able to read every one of his replies so far but none of them were meant for me. Some have complained about top posting. He isn't the only person who does that. Here's a link for mailing list etiquette for all us non-experts and there are others out there. http://www.gweep.ca/~edmonds/usenet/ml-etiquette.html I'll be having a read myself as the change of subject is probably wrong. Don't dog us, give us a bit of guidance. Thank you. Ged (not an expert) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Whippets ( Was What's happened to all the Linux Mags? "WHSmiths Watch")
Hey Ted,
You can't beat a bit of bedlington in your whippet. I don't
mind a nice terrier about the place myself.
Ged
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] setting up bt home hub in ubuntu
LeeUKHA wrote: > >> On Tue, 2007-06-12 at 19:11 +0100, ged wrote: >> >> >>> Just a polite enquiry about the "WEP" key wrote on the back of these BT >>> wireless routers. >>> Is it really wep ? >>> >>> >> The _default_ is. >> >> If you visit http://bthomehub.home/ once setup you can change it to WPA. >> > As Alan said the default is WEP, but it does WPA just fine :) > > As to the 2091 it's fine my mate runs one. By default its locked to BT, > so if you leave BT its junk. > However, it's been, err, fixed. A quick Google will reveal the new > firmware... > > Thanks for the replies. The 2091 I got on ebay was already unlocked. Thanks again Ged. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] setting up bt home hub in ubuntu
Just a polite enquiry about the "WEP" key wrote on the back of these BT wireless routers. Is it really wep ? It is my understanding that wep is well and truly broken-about 53 seconds to be precise, may be even quicker now. I obtained the Bt 2091 off ebay for a friend and that had a little security code wrote on the back. Is it not useless? If so can it be changed at all? -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Google does it again...
Matthew Macdonald-Wallace wrote: > Yet another stunner from Google: > > http://www.google.com/tisp/ > > M. > That's not bad for an april fools joke. Better than double yellow lines the full length of the M6 motorway. Ged. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] GetGNULinux.Org
Nice little site Ben. I've forwarded your original to the manlug mailing list. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] start up problems
gord wrote: > On Fri, 2007-02-23 at 15:10 +0000, ged byrom wrote: > >> I am having problems at start up. I am using kubuntu edgy. My problem is >> that sometimes it starts up and sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes I get >> "pc out of frequency" with some numbers in khz and hz. These numbers can >> change. Sometimes I just get a blank screen and I can't get anything if >> I press ctrl-alt-F1. >> It might start up 1 in 4 or 5 tries. It will sometimes start in another >> kernel but sometimes it won't. >> I have edited my /boot/grub/menu.1st and removed "splash" and added >> apm=power-off. It seemed to work at first but now I'm back to square 1. >> Can anyone suggest anything else to try. >> Does anyone out there know how I can get rid of the kubuntu screen so I >> can see all of the loading up on a permanent basis.I know it's pretty >> but I'd like to see what's going in and where it is hanging up >> >> >> > > are you sure its ubuntu/linux that is not working here? might it be the > bios? > you could remove the usplash symlink in your /etc/RC0.d/ directory to > stop usplash (the loading screen) to just get a normal text output but > be sure to backup anything you start messing with :) > I think it gets too far to be the bios and I don't have any trouble with windows and I didn't have any trouble with dapper. I was getting an error message when playing video with mplayer movie player. I can't remember the error (It mentioned x-video and 3d support-Ithink) but I fixed that by installing a new driver for the graphics. I have also installed windows drivers for a usb wireless dongle. I'm guessing it's one of them. I have tried to look in the boot log but it tells me --"The file '/var/log/boot.log' does not exist." I consider myself to be a novice, I'm just not frightened of rooting about where I shouldn't. My graphics card is an ati 8500 all in wonder and the usb stick is an msi-us54g. I'll have to do some studying to remove the symlink because I don't know what one is. Thanks for the help Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] start up problems
I am having problems at start up. I am using kubuntu edgy. My problem is that sometimes it starts up and sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes I get "pc out of frequency" with some numbers in khz and hz. These numbers can change. Sometimes I just get a blank screen and I can't get anything if I press ctrl-alt-F1. It might start up 1 in 4 or 5 tries. It will sometimes start in another kernel but sometimes it won't. I have edited my /boot/grub/menu.1st and removed "splash" and added apm=power-off. It seemed to work at first but now I'm back to square 1. Can anyone suggest anything else to try. Does anyone out there know how I can get rid of the kubuntu screen so I can see all of the loading up on a permanent basis.I know it's pretty but I'd like to see what's going in and where it is hanging up -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] petitions
I have signed a few of these petitions but a mate of mine has put me off signing any more. I forwarded the vehicle tax and tracking one to him and he said he had read it but hadn't signed it because the page was wrote in a code that could be hacked. He did tell me what the page was wrote in but I've forgotten. He didn't like the idea of putting his name and address on such a page. I think he's mistaken...what do you think or better still -Know. Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] what's happened to ubuntu-uk ?
What's happened to ubuntu-uk mailing list ?..I haven't had any
mail from it since 16/2/07. I can't believe it's been so quiet for so
long. You lot never shut up.
Let's get the show on the road.
Ged.
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[ubuntu-uk] Reply from my MP!!!!
I wrote my MP after midnight last night (today) and I've already had my reply. This is it : Dear Mr Byrom I am Chairman of the Board of Directors responsible for the Bolton Technical Innovation Centre Ltd on Minerva Rd. When we were setting the place up, we had a long discussion about 'open' and 'closed' IT systems, and decided that the best option for an innovation centre was Linux. We host a conference for those that believe in 'open' systems every year. So, I am well aware of your concerns. A lot of schools are switching over now. I will be seeing Zentec again in Bolton next Friday, who do a lot of work with schools in the IT area, so it is a subject that I have an interest in. Dr. Brian Iddon Member of Parliament for Bolton South East 020 7219 2096 So there's hope for us yet !!! Regards Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Done wrote my mp
Wrote to Brian Iddon, MP for Bolton. Waiting for a reply or to see his signature on the list. The list is growing slowly but surely Regards Ged. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
