[SLUG] Re: compress videos post Kino?

Hi Sonia, Is there are reason you don't export the completed video *from* Kino into a more compressed format? Regards, Patrick > Sonia Hamilton > Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:01:35 +1100 > > I've been using Kino to record videos of my BJJ training and > competitions [1]. Kino's all working nicely but

Re: [SLUG] Lightweight Distro For Aging Laptop?

Hi Marghanita, The only problem you may have is that the screen resolution on the laptop may be too poor for a decent image resolution. I'd be curious as to how yo go though. Regards, Patrick Marghanita da Cruz wrote: > Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:09:47 +1100 > > I am experimenting, to see whether I

Re: [SLUG] Mythbuntu box shutting down at random - FINALE

Hi All, Well, needed to have this up and running in the smallest amount of time, the new convert (read 'wife') wanted it back working and I'd spent a day (when I was supposed to be working around the house and playing with the kids) trying to get it to work...so - new motherboard. A day is long ti

[SLUG] Re: Mythbuntu box shutting down at random

Wished I could Simon, but the machine won't even boot past the BIOS post now... I'm considering replacing the mobo and just having done with it. You know some times you don't mind spending several days trying to work everything out and some times you're only willing to spend a day??? This is one

Re: [SLUG] Mythbuntu box shutting down at random

Hi Jake >> > Anything interesting in the logs? > otherwise, potentially ram, or given its a little old, motherboard > capacitors. > Last week was also really hot which would affect things somewhat badly. > > I've had a look at the capacitors (physical view) and they seem fine (superficial, I

Re: [SLUG] Mythbuntu box shutting down at random

change the power supply or RAM and prove it. > > Just a thought as it would be difficult to determine I guess, until it > completely fails. > > Ben > > - Original Message - From: "elliott-brennan" > > To: > Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 10:02 PM

[SLUG] Mythbuntu box shutting down at random

Hi all, I have Mythbuntu running on a 3Ghz P4 1.5G RAM, 500G HDD, two PVR-150 video cards and a 128mb nVidia card. On the odd occasion the machine decides to reboot, for no particular reason. Tonight, for instance, my wife was watching the ABC and the machine just borked and rebooted. She wasn't

[SLUG] Re: hdparm dma and Kino

Hi David, If you're using firewire to transfer the video to your machine you could try out dvgrab: *linux*.die.net/man/1/*dvgrab* I do a lot of video editing and I've used this before when I don't want to watch the video as it's transferred from my camera to my desktop. Regards, Patrick -- SL

Re: [SLUG] Re: Mythbuntu set up not 'quite' right

including delivery). In terms of features per dollar I think I'm ahead :)) Regards, Patrick Blindraven wrote: > What about the Popcorn hour A110? > http://www.popcornhour.com/onlinestore/index.php?pluginoption=catalog&task=info&item_id=6 > > It seems to do everything,

[SLUG] Re: Mythbuntu set up not 'quite' right

Hi Owen, In the end I completely reinstalled Mythbuntu. I then checked out the Ubuntu Mythbuntu forum (I'd checked out the Mythbuntu site previously) and was lucky to get immediate responses to some questions over a couple of days - working through a few issues. The machine is running very well n

[SLUG] Mythbuntu set up not 'quite' right

Hi all, I'm looking for some ideas to help me complete my installation set-up. I've just installed Myth on top of Ubuntu 8.04.1. The machine: - 3Ghz P4 - 1.3G RAM - HDD x 2 (160G primary, 500G secondary) - PVR-150 x 2 - Nvidia MX4000 128Mb RAM - On-board Intel sound card - I only have three PCI

[SLUG] Re: Sharpening an image.

Hi there, First, I agree with all the comments made about "if this relates to any legal issue/incident" and "do you really want to know". These are eminently sensible and helpful comments. However, if they do not apply, the following information may be of assistance IF the video is 3GP. I saved

[SLUG] Re: setting up to install eeebuntu via thumbdrive

Hi Kevin, That is how I completed my buntu install. If you're in the local area I can give you a hand...otherwise I can find my notes (I made a few) and send them to you (just have to find them :)) Regards, Patrick > [SLUG] setting up to install eeebuntu via thumbdrive > Kevin Sh

[SLUG] Re: Knowing about Linux

Hi Jawad, Like the response I just sent to Linz, we'll all need a little more information to be able to identify the problems you're facing. I'm sure we'll be able to help you with the problems you're having but will need you to clearly outline what it is you can see. Can you let us know which Li

[SLUG] Re: Request for assistance

Hi Linz, This will probably be the same as everyone else's questions...but :)) What version of Ubuntu are you using? How are you trying to connect to the Internet (Ethernet modem, USB modem)? What are the questions you are confronted with when trying to get on to the 'net? How do the questions

[SLUG] Re: Merry Christmas and why did I get a message saying I had <4% of my HDD space left?

Thanks everyone. I've a bit to chew on and so will get to it. I had a message underneath the '<4%' message of which I could only read a couple of words. I've just had the same message. Thunderbird would not down load new mail: 'Unable to write the email to the mailbox. Make sure the file system a

Re: [SLUG] MP3 player mounting on old machine but not new machine

6:40:02 +1100 > elliott-brennan wrote: > >> Hi Jake, >> > > Hey Patrick, > Maybe a missing module? Doesn't seem likely since your other USB > devices seem to work, but compare the modules loaded in the old machine > with those in the new. > > Cheers, >

Re: [SLUG] MP3 player mounting on old machine but not new machine

mple like you mixed the wires up on the USB plug? > IE try plugging a mouse or something in and see if it works. > > try the physical usb ports on the mbo (at the back) rather than a front > usb port as well. > > elliott-brennan wrote: >> Hi all, >> >

[SLUG] ADDENDUM: MP3 player mounting on old machine but not new machine]

Just thought I'd mention. The device is manufactured by Samsung. Regards and a Happy New Year, Patrick -- Registered GNU/Linux User 368634 -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html

[SLUG] MP3 player mounting on old machine but not new machine

Hi all, After the HDD died in my machine, I took the opportunity to upgrade to a new machine, so built a Quad-core 2.8Ghz machine with an ASUS P5QC mobo. We bought our daughter a Samsung Pebble (very small digital music device. Very cute). It mounts easily on the machine I built for her (1.2? Gh

[SLUG] Re: Merry Christmas and why did I get a message saying I had <4% of my HDD space left

Hi Daniel, Interesting little trick there. I'm still no wiser :))) but curious! The machine seems quite okay and has been on overnight. Dunno. Someone may have an idea as to what was happening. Till then I've another query which will be in the next post :) Regards, Patrick > Daniel Pittman

[SLUG] Merry Christmas and why did I get a message saying I had <4% of my HDD space left?

Hi all, Hope Santa came and everyone has had a very good day. I got home (from a very good day) and found my machine with a message on the screen (in front of Thunderbird) saying that I had less that 4% of my /home space left and did I want to start Konqueror to resolve this. Of course, I said y

[SLUG] Hauppauge Vid Cards - suggested dealers?

Hi All, I've got one Hauppauge PVR-150 card but am looking for another. Can anyone recommend anywhere in Sydney to buy one? Regards, Patrick -- Registered GNU/Linux User 368634 -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.a

Re: [SLUG] Re: Netbook experiences?

laptop. > > 4gb / > 16gb /home > I saw things that said it is best to avoid a swap to reduce ware on the > sd/ssd. > > Now to get me one :) > > On Sun, Dec 21, 2008 at 7:15 PM, Matthew Hannigan wrote: > >> Not done yet! >> Firmly on my todo list though

Re: [SLUG] Re: Netbook experiences?

'fair enough...know the feeling! Matthew Hannigan wrote: > Not done yet! > Firmly on my todo list though. > > On Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 09:02:48PM +1100, elliott-brennan wrote: >> How'd you go with it Matt? >> -- Registered GNU/Linux User 368634 -- SLUG - Sydn

Re: [SLUG] Re: Netbook experiences?

How'd you go with it Matt? Matthew Hannigan wrote: > On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 08:42:35PM +1100, elliott-brennan wrote: >> I have a 701 (well, the wife has it :)) on which I >> installed eeebuntu which works a treat. The screen >> is small, and the keyboard is small, bu

[SLUG] offer, for free :)) Netgear RM356 56Kbps Remote Access Modem Router

I know this is HIGHLY unlikely to useful to anyone, but... I have received a Netgear RM356 56Kbps Remote Access Modem Router. It has a manual and the power supply. The person who gave it to me insisted it still works. I don't know, I don't have dial-up. If anyone is interested, please PM me. If

Re: [SLUG] Re: Netbook experiences?

, Dec 12, 2008 at 8:42 PM, elliott-brennan > wrote: > >> I have a 701 (well, the wife has it :)) on which I >> installed eeebuntu which works a treat. The screen >> is small, and the keyboard is small, but it is >> also very light and quick to start/shut-down.

[SLUG] Re: Netbook experiences?

I have a 701 (well, the wife has it :)) on which I installed eeebuntu which works a treat. The screen is small, and the keyboard is small, but it is also very light and quick to start/shut-down. It certainly does the job we got it for. A larger keyboard and screen would be nice, but at the price it

[SLUG] Re: How to "restart" sound?

Hi Bill, Just come back from holidays and while working my way through my e-mail I saw your post. Another option to attempt to resolve this problem would be to go: Kicker - System Settings - Sound System Under the 'General' tab you'll see a heading 'Auto-suspend' for the sound system. Ensure "A

Re: [SLUG] System crash resulting in fsck at startup - assistance requested

Well, it would seem the problem was a dying HDD! My SECOND Western Digital HDD has just died. I only bought it about 14 months ago. I had another which died 14 months ago (replaced under warranty - it was a couple of months short of three years old). My machine is on 24/7, I do a fair bit of vide

[SLUG] Re: System crash resulting in fsck at startup - assistance requested.

e hear or tail. BTW the machine seems perfectly fine at the moment and I've no probs logging in. > Peter Chubb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote on Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:16:37 +1100 > elliott-brennan> I was running a few other things and suddenly the > elliott-brennan> whole system

[SLUG] System crash resulting in fsck at startup - assistance requested.

Hi all I use Dapper at the present. On the weekend I was copying images from my DSLR (common event) to my machine using Digikam. I was running a few other things and suddenly the whole system froze. Ctrl-Alt-Backspace didn't work. Nor did Alt-Shift-sysrq-S-U-B. So I held in the power button and

[SLUG] Re: Fortress .... err Firewall Australia

Thanks Adelle. That made me burst out laughing. I nearly woke the kids! Patrick > Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:34:42 +1000 > SMITH GARETH wrote: >> >> Our internet connections are already filtered and intercepted so why not >> filter the extra CRAP like PORN out. To which > Adelle Hartley replied: > > W

[SLUG] RE: Fortress .... err Firewall Australia

(Beware: bottom poster - no innuendo intended) James Purser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >I also do not need to be subjected to a "Telly Tubby" friendly internet "for the sake >of the children". >> China filters the whole internet to the country... >In other words "Hey look, a nation well known for abusi

[SLUG] Re: opening a photo in GIMP

Hi Martin, I can't say I've spent much time looking into it since working out the solution. I had the same prob with photos from a rels camera. Not all of them, but a few. They have a Canon 350D DSLR. I've got a 400D and have had no problems...but you're piqued my curiosity. I'll see what

[SLUG] Re: Brief note on eeePC 701

Hi Steven, Everything under eeeb seems to work fine . Was it the latest one you tried? They had probs, apparently, with earlier versions? Don't they all :)) I'll boot M'driva on the flash drive again and have a look for any probs. Mandriva One Spring 2008 website: "Customized support for

[SLUG] Brief note on eeePC 701

So, after several months of selling some hardware and gadgets to purchase myself an eeePC and during which time my wife kept taking the money to feed the kids...sheesh, priorities, PUUULEASE! I found the price had dropped from $AU500 to $AU275, and my wife's birthday is in two weeks...so I bou

[SLUG] Re: opening a photo in GIMP

I've already written directly to Chris, who sent me a copy of one of the photos he's having problems with. Thought other people might like to know of one solution. Strip out the EXIF (1) data in the photo and all is well. Imagemagick will do this for you: mogrify -strip Or for every phot

[SLUG] Re: opening a photo in GIMP

Hi Chris, Off the top of my head, I cannot think of a specific reason, but if you want to upload a copy someone for me to download, or e-mail me a copy, I'd be happy to see if the problem is with the image or your GIMP set up. Regards, Patrick [SLUG] opening a photo in GIMP Chris Allen <

[SLUG] Re: VoIP adapter configuration was Re: Thunderbird send problems

Yes! Give that man a Kewpie doll. Thanks Jeff :) Jeff Waugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:28:06 +1000 You're using sudo, so I'll assume Ubuntu if that's okay [1]. Just add an mtu parameter to your /etc/network/interfaces stanza, eg. iface eth0 inet static address 192.168.1

Re: VoIP adapter configuration was /Re: [SLUG] Thunderbird send problems

he same or different elements. Regards, Patrick Michael Chesterton wrote: -- Registered GNU/Linux User 368634 On 25/07/2008, at 10:19 PM, elliott-brennan wrote: MICHAEL IS THE MAN! :) For the more sensitive of our members, please accept my apologies for the loud noise. Thanks Mich

Re: VoIP adapter configuration was /Re: [SLUG] Thunderbird send problems

setting so I don't have to reset it each time I reboot. For my desktop this is not really a problem - it's on 24/7, but I'd rather just have it sorted. Regards, Patrick Michael Chesterton wrote: On 25/07/2008, at 5:54 PM, elliott-brennan wrote: Okay, so, without t

Re: VoIP adapter configuration was /Re: [SLUG] Thunderbird send problems

y the pings, see if you can find the maximum size that gets through. Well, that's assuming it's an MTU problem. On 25/07/2008, at 5:10 PM, Michael Chesterton wrote: On 25/07/2008, at 5:02 PM, elliott-brennan wrote: Hi Michael, I would...but I'm not sure exactly what you

Re: VoIP adapter configuration was /Re: [SLUG] Thunderbird send problems

at 5:02 PM, elliott-brennan wrote: Hi Michael, I would...but I'm not sure exactly what you are asking me to do! :) Sorry for my lack of understanding. Could you please provide me with a bit more information? PS. This problem exists on all three machines (desktop x2 and laptop x1) whe

Re: VoIP adapter configuration was /Re: [SLUG] Thunderbird send problems

Thanks for that Michael, What does this exactly do and how to I return it to the original settings if this creates other problems? Is there a way of checking what the current MTU is? Thanks, Patrick Michael Chesterton wrote: On 25/07/2008, at 5:02 PM, elliott-brennan wrote: Hi Michael

Re: VoIP adapter configuration was /Re: [SLUG] Thunderbird send problems

Hi Michael, I would...but I'm not sure exactly what you are asking me to do! :) Sorry for my lack of understanding. Could you please provide me with a bit more information? PS. This problem exists on all three machines (desktop x2 and laptop x1) when the VOIP adapter is connected. Rega

Re: [SLUG] Thunderbird send problems

a problem sending e-mail only as I can upload >> files, so it's not like I've got a problem with the ISP blocking >> anything outgoing of any real size. > > Though it could be the ISPs outgoing email server - this is setup under > preferences/account settings. But

[SLUG] Thunderbird send problems

Hi All, I'm using Thunderbird 2.0.0.16 on Dapper. On the odd occasion I've had these problems, but today it's been *all* day. I cannot send e-mail with more than a few lines - approx 150 words. It's as if there is a problem sending e-mail only as I can upload files, so it's not like I've

[SLUG] Cannot access paypal using F'fox on Dapper

Hi all, I'm having a weird problem with the paypal site. I cannot access it with 2.0.0.15 (Dapper). V3 doesn't install in Dapper. I can access it with Opera 9.5 - same machine. I can access it at home with XP (dual-boot with Hardy) and F'Fox 2.0.0.14 and now 3. I can access it with Hardy

[SLUG] Wine surprise

Hi all, My eldest child attended some gymnasium classes recently. They gave her this mini-CD which had 'something' about gymnastics on it. On my laptop I have Herdy Huron :) with Wine 0.95 (I think). I stuck the disk in, opened a terminal and ran wine .exe Worked like a treat! It ran ju

Re: [SLUG] OT: WLAN VoIP phone

ake up the VOIP option I ended up with a mynetfone adapter instead (DECLARATION: I have no shares and no 'interest' in mynetfone :)) and that's cut my bill considerably. Regards, Patrick Sebastian wrote: 2008/7/8 elliott-brennan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: Hi Sebastian, Mayb

Re: [SLUG] OT: WLAN VoIP phone

Hi Sebastian, Maybe I'm missing your point but I'm not certain why you don't just get a cordless phone? Is it that you want to have some form of major level encryption on your calls? Regards, Patrick Sebastian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mon, 7 Jul 2008 08:34:22 +1000 Hi all, I came across thi

[SLUG] Re: Recommendation for PC dealer/parts supplier

Hi All, Thanks to everyone for your suggestions...it's going to take some time checking them all out :) Again, many thanks to everyone. Regards, Patrick -- Registered GNU/Linux User 368634 -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: ht

[SLUG] Recommendation for PC dealer/parts supplier

Hi all, I'm looking at building a Mythbuntu box. Has anyone any recommendations for parts suppliers? I live in the around the Inner West and am looking for somewhere to purchase a motherboard, CPU and some RAM. I have a car and am willing to travel a reasonable distance. Places like Campbell

Re: [SLUG] Linux-robot clarinet

Well done Peter and crew :)) [SLUG] Linux-robot clarinet Peter Chubb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:35:53 +1000 Hi folks, Just letting you know that the robot clarinet we've been working on (with Linux operating on the Gumstix) won first prize at Athens in the Artemis orchestr

Re: [SLUG] login-less logins

Now that made me laugh out loud. Re: [SLUG] login-less logins "Bernie Pannell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:38:59 +1000 On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 11:33 AM, david <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have an 86 year old Mother in law who has never used a computer. I want to give her an old

[SLUG] Re: composite multiple images command in imagemagick

I just hope any beers don't come back out of Amos! ;)) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well that's the spirit... Quoting elliott-brennan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: All Hail Amos :)) Looks like I owe you at least *a* beer! (note inference of more than singular :)) Nice to hear tha

[SLUG] Re: composite multiple images command in imagemagick

David wrote: > Elliott, > > What you are after is actually a programmer... who can write that sort > of thing.. Well then All Hail Amos :)) Looks like I owe you at least *a* beer! (note inference of more than singular :)) AND Jeff's not wrong... I struggle with the thing, but it can be

Re: [SLUG] composite multiple images command in imagemagick

Hi Amos, And you are so right!! Thanks for that. My fault. I should have read the earlier posts. Much appreciated. "Amos Shapira" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:47:59 +1000 2008/6/12 elliott-brennan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: Now, I have another goal I

[SLUG] composite multiple images command in imagemagick

Hi all, First, thanks to everyone who assisted with my previous exploits. It appears the reason I couldn't get the command to work was I had an earlier version of Imagemagick. Again, thanks to all, your assistance is very much appreciated - not least of all by the relatives who 'stare in am

[SLUG] Re: slug Digest, Vol 29, Issue 16

It's a really well put together video. As factual as Intelligent Design, but a well done job. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Send slug mailing list submissions to slug@slug.org.au To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug or, via

[SLUG] Re: Kubuntu & webcam

I second Amos' comment. I use one at the moment (Dapper Desktop, Heron Laptop) and after installing qc-usb-source from either synaptic or the CLI it works fine in everything I've tried it with, including Skype. Let me know if you need to test it out. Regards, Patrick Amos wrote: -- Reg

[SLUG] Solution for opening problematic photos in GIMP

Hi all, Dunno if anyone has had this problem, but I thought I would share it. Occasionally, I have trouble opening some photos in GIMP. UF-RAW runs crazy (I check this in a terminal I have running the command top) and GIMP stalls. I was thinking about this today and read something about

[SLUG] Re: looking for a command to composite sequentially numbered files

Hi Glenn, Tried that just now...nope. I'm clueless as to what the problem is. I'm running: Kubuntu (Dapper) 6.06 imagemagick 6.2.4.5-0.6ubuntu0 I've no idea why this is not working. Regards, Patrick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:36:25 -0700 (PDT) G'Day. Removing the second "ech

[SLUG] Re: looking for a command to composite sequentially numbered files

Hi Richard, Alex and all. Okay. I've moved two primary images: 02729.png 02730.png into a folder with the frame image: bubbles.png So now I have: 02729.png 02730.png bubbles.png If I try: for i in `seq 1 999`;do echo j=`printf %04d $i`; echo composite -compose atop bubbles.png 0*.png im

[SLUG] Re: DVD slideshow creation

Sorry Mary. That's bad news. I like ManDVD a lot. Regards, Patrick 2. Re: DVD slideshow creation (Mary Gardiner) Mary Gardiner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:20:35 +1000 Thanks. It unfortunately depends on dvd-slideshow as most other graphical apps do, and therefore is broken in

[SLUG] looking for a command to composite sequentially numbered files

Hi all, Okay, I've googled about this too... My example is as follows. I have a collection of images I wish to superimpose another image over. Each of the images is a sequence in a video. I've collected the stream as sequentially numbered stills. I wish to superimpose an image (of a frame)

[SLUG] Re: DVD slideshow creation

Hi Mary, Another app you can try is ManDVD http://www.getdeb.net/app/ManDVD This also makes very groovy DVD menus etc. Weirdly, I cannot find the app at: www.kde-apps.org where it normally is. I'm not sure what's happening. Another way (unless you're already au fai with this) is to use Kin

[SLUG] ABC Playback update

Hi all, Just received my membership to the ABC Playback club :)) Regardless of what they say on their site, I've just written to them to let them know it works perfectly well for me on the following combination: Ubuntu 6.06 Dapper Firefox 2.0.0.6 Adobe Shockwave Flash 9.0 r115 Regards, P

Re: [SLUG] Connecting bluetooth under Ubuntu

Hi Richard, On the basis that you're using KDE (??) this was my solution: Take the following information: 00:1D:28:CE:6E::02 Open Konqueror and enter the following information in the URL window like so: obex://[00:1D:28:CE:6E::02]:8/ this part: :8/ represents the channel for your mobil

[SLUG] Re: mplayer full screen

Hi Deepan, Is this when you're playing movies from a CD/DVD player in the machine, or from a file on the machine? Can you check to see if there is any difference between the performance of either? If it's only from DVDs playing on the machine, there may be changes necessary to make in the s

Re: [SLUG] mplayer full screen

Hi there, If you press the keyboard letter f when it's running, does it give you full screen then? (It should). Regards, Patrick Hi there [SLUG] mplayer full screen "Deepan Chakravarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:23:11 +0530 Avi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi, When I play movies in

Re: [SLUG] Citrix client fails to open app

Hi Kevin, I use Citrix for remote access to my work. I use Ubuntu 6.06 an have the current Firefox installed in /opt with the npica.so file copied to: /opt/firefox/plugins Try copying it to your related plugins directory. See if this helps. I'm assuming it will be somewhere like: usr/li

[SLUG] Re: slug Digest, Vol 26, Issue 18

Dear Rick and Felix, 1. Rick Thank you very much. That's brilliant!!! 2. Rick Hand that man a Kewpie doll! Obviously! Why would I keep those little things just as Rick had written them??? I'm so used to editing weird little things like that at work that naturally I assume they're formattin

Re: [SLUG] looking for a command to automatically create sequentially numbered files

x27;printf %06d again with no success. I'm wondering if you wouldn't mind having another look at this for me? Thanks again and much appreciated. Regards, Patrick Rick Welykochy wrote: elliott-brennan wrote: Now, I know I've asked a similar questions, but I thought t

[SLUG] looking for a command to automatically create sequentially numbered files

Hi all, Now, I know I've asked a similar questions, but I thought that I'd ask again with what may be a clearer request :) For example: I have a collection of images labelled - a_0001.jpeg through to A0999.jpeg b_0001.jpeg through to A0999.jpeg c_0001.jpeg through to A0999.jpeg d_0001.jp

[SLUG] looking for a command to automatically create sequentially numbered files

Hi all, Now, I know I've asked a similar questions, but I thought that I'd ask again with what may be a clearer request :) For example: I have a collection of images labelled - a_0001.jpeg through to A0999.jpeg b_0001.jpeg through to A0999.jpeg c_0001.jpeg through to A0999.jpeg d_0001.jp

[SLUG] Using Gtkmorph to morph (rather than warp) images

Hi all, I've had a look at the man pages and the site AND the help section, as well as a general google'ing and am having trouble with finding useful help on creating a morph image using Gtkmorph. Has anyone on the list any experience with this app and, if so, can you help with an 'idiots'

[SLUG] Re: Games / Interactive learnign for kids/babies 6m -18m

Hi Alex, ANYTHING that happens MAY be of interest. :) In this age group they have insufficient fine motor coordination to do more than operate reasonably large objects. Keybashing is the limit really. 6-18 months is too young to associate such disparate events as audio/visual images event

[SLUG] Re: Trying to create 'brady bunch-style' video

Hi Kevin, I suppose it does. Hadn't thought about it in that sense...don't have any do you? :) Regards, Patrick Kevin Shackleton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sun, 03 Feb 2008 16:40:17 +0900 Sounds a bit like surveillance (multi-camera) software. k. On Sun, 2008-02-03 at 16:5

Re: [SLUG] Trying to create 'brady bunch-style' video

riation. cheers Ken elliott-brennan wrote: Hi all, I've googled a bit and searched through the Imagemagick e-mail archives, but not found anything I could use. I'm not even certain that what I want to do is possible. I also posted this to the Imagemagick mail group. The only response I

[SLUG] Trying to create 'brady bunch-style' video

Hi all, I've googled a bit and searched through the Imagemagick e-mail archives, but not found anything I could use. I'm not even certain that what I want to do is possible. I also posted this to the Imagemagick mail group. The only response I got back was from someone who told me there wa

Re: [SLUG] Netcomm Nb9W - any problems with Linux?

Hi Ben and Ben, Thanks for the feedback. Regards, Patrick Hi all, I'm with TPG and thinking of using their VOIP service. To do so I'll need to get an NB9W - my current modem only has one port and no phone port. Apparently the NB9w uses an SPI firewall. Wikipedia lists the following pit

[SLUG] Netcomm Nb9W - any problems with Linux?

Hi all, I'm with TPG and thinking of using their VOIP service. To do so I'll need to get an NB9W - my current modem only has one port and no phone port. Apparently the NB9w uses an SPI firewall. Wikipedia lists the following pitfall: "Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows Vista, use

Re: [SLUG] Re: [activities] If you could ask Microsoft a question what would it be?

Jeez Alan, (old joke warning) they used lawyers at my uni...there are some things a rat won't do! Tish Bum. Alan L Tyree wrote: On Tue, 15 Jan 2008 22:08:38 +1100 elliott-brennan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Melissa Draper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At the very least, this is

[SLUG] Re: [activities] If you could ask Microsoft a question what would it be?

Melissa Draper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At the very least, this is an opportunity to have them visit our turf, on our own terms, and force them to respond to everything we throw at them. Lab rats spring to mind :) You're going to throw lab rats at them?? I wanna watch. Melissa wrote: Don't la

[SLUG] Windows Home Servers - the book for children AND the website

Here is the book, teaching children about Windows home servers: http://gizmodo.com/photogallery/microserveces08/1000446153 And here is the website it comes from: http://www.stayathomeserver.com Watch the videos. They're brilliant! Regards, Patrick -- Registered GNU/Linux User 368634 -- SLUG

Re: [SLUG] Let the UMPC wars start :)

something else? Heracles Alex Samad wrote: | Is 512M really enough memory ? | | | On Sun, Jan 06, 2008 at 09:46:57PM +1100, elliott-brennan wrote: |> Hi David, Snip -- Registered GNU/Linux User 368634 -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscripti

[SLUG] Re: Let the UMPC wars start :)

x Samad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mon, 7 Jan 2008 09:19:08 +1100 slug@slug.org.au Is 512M really enough memory ? On Sun, Jan 06, 2008 at 09:46:57PM +1100, elliott-brennan wrote: Hi David, I know, I was wondering about the price too. One of the links I found stated that the company claimed it

Re: [SLUG] Let the UMPC wars start :)

parent keyboard' though. I'd really have to see how irritating it was. Regards, Patrick David Gillies wrote: elliott-brennan wrote: Hi all, Check out this site: http://ubuntu-watch.com/ A very interesting machine and a supposed competitor to the eeepc. What about the price? Sure

[SLUG] Let the UMPC wars start :)

Hi all, Check out this site: http://ubuntu-watch.com/ A very interesting machine and a supposed competitor to the eeepc. For those who just want the specs, here are the details from this site: http://www.sharperia.com/noahpad/Product-umpc-spec.php I'd recommend visiting the site because

Re: [SLUG] Wanting to see an eeepc :)

olio is behaving very strangely - could it be wearing out at last? Veronica On Dec 27, 2007 9:32 AM, Richard Neal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I visited Myers in the city (George St, near QVB) and they have four units on display that you can poke and prod. I came away very disapointed wi

[SLUG] Wanting to see an eeepc :)

Hi all, My apologies in advance. I'm posting this to slug rather than -chat to reach a broader audience. Is there anyone in the Sydney area who owns an eeepc that would let me come over and have a 'touch' :) I am a respectable person in their 40s, who is married and has children! ;) I'

[SLUG] Re: python-uno & open office depends problem

Hi Mike, Been away for a few days and am just working my way through the mail :) I scanned further through the posts here but didn't see an answer. Did anyone reply to you about this problem? Regards, Patrick [SLUG] python-uno & open office depends problem Mike Lake <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

[SLUG] Re: Null Modem cable

Hi Nick, You know where I live. I've got one you can borrow. Gimme a buzz. Regards, Patrick -- Registered Linux User 368634 -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html

[SLUG] Gcompris not working - requesting assistance with failure info

Hi all, I've got an old Compaq Armada 7400 (196Mb RAM) for my kids. I've loaded Debian 4.0 with XFCE as a desktop - runs very well, even got my old DWL-650+ D-link wireless PCMCIA card to work and got sound to work. All goes well...except I cannot run Gcompris on it. I've googled a bit, b

[SLUG] Re: howto record a Windoze media stream directly to mp3/ogg?

Hi Sonia, I had a quick look at: http://www.linux.com/feature/119987 does this help at all? Regards, Patrick [SLUG] howto record a Windoze media stream directly to mp3/ogg? "Sonia Hamilton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:58:51 +1100 I'm using mplayer to record a Windoze media stre

[SLUG] Re: FC 5 sound problem

Hi Luke, If using KDE, in the system settings console you should be able to find an icon or setting relating to sound or multimedia. In there will likely be an 'auto-suspend' setting. I find that things work well if I have the "auto suspend if idle after..." setting selected as one second

[SLUG] Re: Multimedia in firefox

Hi James, One really good place to check you plug-ins is: www.junglewalk.com Loads of different video and sound about various creatures. My kids love it...okay, I LOVE IT :)) Generally I can get all media working on the sites you mention, with the exception of MSN. I'm running Dapper 6.06.

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