Re: Linux audio synchronisation

2009-09-23 Thread Andrew Errington
On Wed, September 23, 2009 14:55, Stephen Irons wrote: Stephen Irons wrote: I don't know the complete solution to your problem, but I think 'Fluidsynth' is what you want for playing the midi. I discovered on my Mepis (Debian-derived) box that fluidsynth was easy to install, and there were two

Re: Linux audio synchronisation

2009-09-23 Thread Andrew Errington
On Wed, September 23, 2009 15:44, Andrew Errington wrote: http://www.lesbell.com.au/Home.nsf/b8ec57204f60dfcb4a2568c60014ed0f/c4b39482154feb03ca256f8100150ad9?OpenDocument Actually, that article mentions Rosegarden, which I think is probably what you need. Here's why:

Re: Linux audio synchronisation

2009-09-23 Thread Eliot Blennerhassett
The place I'd suggest asking your question is the LAD and/or LAU mailing lists http://lad.linuxaudio.org/index.html I know that the Ardour developers participate..

Re: Good broadband provider in Christchurch

2009-09-23 Thread Ryan McCoskrie
On Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:14:46 Robert Fisher wrote: Xtra (Telecom) used to be difficult, especially when they were supplying the connection for another ISP. I considered it anti competitive but got nowher when I complained to the Commerce Commission. Their call centre staff are trained to

Software Freedom Day on National Radio this morning

2009-09-23 Thread Roger Searle
Good morning, I happened to hear that the National radio station is having a spot on Software Freedom Day this morning, I didn't hear the actual time but believe (from a bit before and a bit after) it will be at 11am. Thought this might be of interest to many around the country and hope this

OT, Re: Good broadband provider in Christchurch

2009-09-23 Thread Daniel Hill
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 You can do VOIP to somewhere like 2talk for $cheap. I've always had A problem with the idea of running VoIP, what happens when your internet is down? how do you ring customer service? -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v2.0.12 (MingW32)

Re: Good broadband provider in Christchurch

2009-09-23 Thread Daniel Hill
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On a similar note and sorry to top the thread...but what are the contract terms like for broadband, are they all 12 months 24 months or are there any that offer short term, casual contracts? Usually you can do it casual if you pay for the

Re: Good broadband provider in Christchurch

2009-09-23 Thread Craig Falconer
Payne, Owen wrote, On 23/09/09 16:21: On a similar note and sorry to top the thread...but what are the contract terms like for broadband, are they all 12 months 24 months or are there any that offer short term, casual contracts? You could also go for a cellular device like a vodem or a t3g

Re: OT, Re: Good broadband provider in Christchurch

2009-09-23 Thread Craig Falconer
Daniel Hill wrote, On 24/09/09 09:28: You can do VOIP to somewhere like 2talk for $cheap. I've always had A problem with the idea of running VoIP, what happens when your internet is down? how do you ring customer service? You spend some of that money you save on a cell phone call. Telecom

Re: OT, Re: Good broadband provider in Christchurch

2009-09-23 Thread Hadley Rich
On Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:28:25 Daniel Hill wrote: I've always had A problem with the idea of running VoIP, what happens when your internet is down? how do you ring customer service? Use your mobile :) VoIP isn't for everyone of course, and a reliable Internet connection is needed. However if

Re: OT, Re: Good broadband provider in Christchurch

2009-09-23 Thread Daniel Hill
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 when your internet is down? how do you ring customer service? You spend some of that money you save on a cell phone call. Telecom phone = $50 a month, plus $3.95 for CID plus $10 for voicemail 2talk phone = $15 a month, includes CID and

Re: OT, Re: Good broadband provider in Christchurch

2009-09-23 Thread Craig Falconer
Daniel Hill wrote, On 24/09/09 09:48: Recomended Naked DSL provider? I found http://www.xnet.co.nz/fusion/ but it's bundle only I can't make any recommendations as I use cable. -- Craig Falconer

Re: OT, Re: Good broadband provider in Christchurch

2009-09-23 Thread Nick Rout
On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 10:28 AM, Craig Falconer cfalco...@totalteam.co.nz wrote: Daniel Hill wrote, On 24/09/09 09:48: Recomended Naked DSL provider? I found http://www.xnet.co.nz/fusion/ but it's bundle only I can't make any recommendations as I use cable. So fo I. will telstra give you

Re: OT, Re: Good broadband provider in Christchurch

2009-09-23 Thread Craig Falconer
Nick Rout wrote, On 24/09/09 12:25: On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 10:28 AM, Craig Falconer cfalco...@totalteam.co.nz wrote: Daniel Hill wrote, On 24/09/09 09:48: Recomended Naked DSL provider? I found http://www.xnet.co.nz/fusion/ but it's bundle only I can't make any recommendations as I use

Re: OT, Re: Good broadband provider in Christchurch

2009-09-23 Thread Nick Rout
On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 1:41 PM, Craig Falconer cfalco...@totalteam.co.nz wrote: Nick Rout wrote, On 24/09/09 12:25: On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 10:28 AM, Craig Falconer cfalco...@totalteam.co.nz wrote: Daniel Hill wrote, On 24/09/09 09:48: Recomended Naked DSL provider? I found

Re: OT, Re: Good broadband provider in Christchurch

2009-09-23 Thread Nick Rout
On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 1:41 PM, Craig Falconer cfalco...@totalteam.co.nz wrote: Nick Rout wrote, On 24/09/09 12:25: On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 10:28 AM, Craig Falconer cfalco...@totalteam.co.nz wrote: Daniel Hill wrote, On 24/09/09 09:48: Recomended Naked DSL provider? I found

Re: OT, Re: Good broadband provider in Christchurch

2009-09-23 Thread steve
On Thu, 2009-09-24 at 15:22 +1200, Nick Rout wrote: OK I am on phone plus 40G @ 10Mbps for $146.90 at present. That's pretty comparable with what I get on adsl from Voda/ihug, except that I average nearer 7-8Mbit ( in practice, quiet times - currently 4mbit/700kbit ) with an old ADSL2

Re: OT, Re: Good broadband provider in Christchurch

2009-09-23 Thread Roger Searle
steve wrote: Which'll have nothing to do with the odd MP living over here, in which way is he/she odd? or is it just the usual given their occupation . . .

Re: OT, Re: Good broadband provider in Christchurch

2009-09-23 Thread Andrew Errington
On Thu, September 24, 2009 12:49, steve wrote: On Thu, 2009-09-24 at 15:22 +1200, Nick Rout wrote: OK I am on phone plus 40G @ 10Mbps for $146.90 at present. That's pretty comparable with what I get on adsl from Voda/ihug, except that I average nearer 7-8Mbit ( in practice, quiet times -

Re: OT, Re: Good broadband provider in Christchurch

2009-09-23 Thread Nick Rout
On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 3:49 PM, steve st...@greengecko.co.nz wrote: On Thu, 2009-09-24 at 15:22 +1200, Nick Rout wrote: OK I am on phone plus 40G @ 10Mbps for $146.90 at present. That's pretty comparable with what I get on adsl from Voda/ihug, except that I average nearer 7-8Mbit ( in