Re: Kies for Linux (was Printer HP P1005 Problem in 12.04)

2012-05-20 Thread WasserLand
Thank you Dave, I appreciate your tips and will implement them On 20/05/12 18:28, Dave Hall wrote: On 20/05/12 15:06, WasserLand wrote: Dave calling Dave, Thanks for that. I don't like Kies or having to fire up Windows just for the sake of it. I tried to transfer some photo's

Re: Kies for Linux (was Printer HP P1005 Problem in 12.04)

2012-05-19 Thread WasserLand
Got it Vadim. Thank you too. On 20/05/12 14:25, Vadim Peretokin wrote: I don't think Kies is actually necessary for much. Only thing it might be for is firmware updates, but S2 should come with 2.3 Android which has over-the-air self-update functionality. Otherwise, Ubuntu by default covers a

Re: Kies for Linux (was Printer HP P1005 Problem in 12.04)

2012-05-19 Thread WasserLand
x27;t know what "OTA" is, perhaps a version? Thanks again - I'm still learning the ropes. Dave W On 20/05/12 13:56, Dave Hall wrote: Hi Dave, On 20/05/12 13:43, WasserLand wrote: Is there a Linux program to to replace the need for "Kies" for Samsung Galaxy S2 phone?

Re: Printer HP P1005 Problem in 12.04

2012-05-19 Thread WasserLand
On 20/05/12 14:07, Bevin Watson wrote: On 20/05/12 13:43, WasserLand wrote: I have a couple of questions for the Brains Trust please: Subsequent to updating to 12.04 1. HP P1005 printer will not work. (whereas it worked perfectly in 11.10) I have tried deleting and reinstalling to no

Printer HP P1005 Problem in 12.04

2012-05-19 Thread WasserLand
I have a couple of questions for the Brains Trust please: Subsequent to updating to 12.04 1. HP P1005 printer will not work. (whereas it worked perfectly in 11.10) I have tried deleting and reinstalling to no avail. Nothing I have seen or tried from on-line seems to work. 2. Is there a

Re: WiFi broadband access security?

2011-04-26 Thread WasserLand
Michael, Chris, and Paul, Wow! You guys are really putting the wind up me. Firstly, let me thank you for the input. I must say that much of it is beyond me. I bought the laptop specifically to take with me to the US. Not on business but to visit my daughter in NY and a friend in Canada. A jau

WiFi broadband access security?

2011-04-22 Thread WasserLand
I have just ordered Kogan's Agora 12" laptop preloaded as it will be with 11.04. It will be going on holiday with me to USA in August. Considering the extensive WiFi access over there I am seeking some advice on what protection I will need? Dave W -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.u

iPod Programs?

2010-09-03 Thread WasserLand
I have succumbed at last to iPod after a long resistance and have acquired a Nano (5th generation). I am still wading through its extensive features. Question: What is the nearest Ubuntu (10.04) equivalent to iTunes? Dave W -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.u

Re: Evolution "error while synchronising inbox"

2010-06-14 Thread WasserLand
n 14, 2010 at 4:49 PM, Mitch Towner > wrote: > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- > Hash: SHA1 > > > > > > On 14/06/10 16:38, WasserLand wrote: > > Mitch, > > > > I am most

Re: Evolution "error while synchronising inbox"

2010-06-13 Thread WasserLand
4 at 15:53 +1000, Mitch Towner wrote: > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- > Hash: SHA1 > > > > On 14/06/10 15:14, WasserLand wrote: > > No Mitch, that didn't help I'm afraid. > > > > I have a notion that I might need to re-install Evolutio

Re: Evolution "error while synchronising inbox"

2010-06-13 Thread WasserLand
No Mitch, that didn't help I'm afraid. I have a notion that I might need to re-install Evolution. How would I go about that without losing my mail? David W Forwarded Message ---- From: WasserLand To: Mitch Towner Cc: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Re: Evolut

Re: Evolution "error while synchronising inbox"

2010-06-13 Thread WasserLand
Yes Mitch, I do indeed have some filters. I will try what you have suggested and report results. Dave W On Mon, 2010-06-14 at 11:28 +1000, Mitch Towner wrote: > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- > Hash: SHA1 > > > > On 14/06/10 08:37, WasserLand wrote: > > I am r

Evolution "error while synchronising inbox"

2010-06-13 Thread WasserLand
I am receiving the above error message in Evolution. Can't find a fix.It all seems to be working okay on the face of it. Has anyone got an explanation and fix please? Dave W -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au

Re: Firefox has taken over my Directory Tree!

2010-06-01 Thread WasserLand
On Wed, 2010-06-02 at 14:14 +1000, Andre Mangan wrote: > Since "nautilus-folder-handler.desktop;" is already mentioned in that > line, cut and paste it so that it is the first item next to the = > sign. Save the file before exit. > Andre > Yep, That worked! Thank you Andre. And thank you C

Re: Firefox has taken over my Directory Tree!

2010-06-01 Thread WasserLand
with: "nautilus-folder-handler.desktop;" Or do I insert that statement? Dave W On Wed, 2010-06-02 at 11:05 +1000, Andre Mangan wrote: > > > On 1 June 2010 16:23, WasserLand wrote: > Okay, I seem to have partially solved it:- > > I

Re: Firefox has taken over my Directory Tree!

2010-05-31 Thread WasserLand
Okay, I seem to have partially solved it:- I need to go: "Places>Computer>FileSystem>Home>etc to get to my file system. How do I make that a default? Dave W On Tue, 2010-06-01 at 15:59 +1000, WasserLand wrote: > Ubuntu 10.04. > > I go to Places>Home and the di

Firefox has taken over my Directory Tree!

2010-05-31 Thread WasserLand
Ubuntu 10.04. I go to Places>Home and the directory opens in Firefox. It presents as a page and is headed: "Index of file:///home/. . . ." etc. I can't open files or do anything with them. a right click presents a dialogue box offering to "copy link" and other link alternatives. I've hunted hi

Re: Screen Saver doesn't work after re-boot

2010-05-22 Thread WasserLand
Yes bwright, you have summarised the situation correctly. However, inexplicably, the gremlin has disappeared. So I need to withdraw my "complaint". Thank youy for responding. Cheers On Sat, 2010-05-22 at 03:59 -0700, bwright wrote: > That is quite odd that has happened. To get this straigh