Re: [ubuntu-uk] SD card (reader) mysteries

2007-05-01 Thread TheVeech
On Mon, 2007-04-30 at 21:01 +0100, alan c wrote: Thanks, yes, one of the test machines is using an external powered usb hub - I also tried into the usb card directly on this, and a second machine. Still not working? If that's the case, I'd try to borrow a friend's kit and see what happens.

Re: [ubuntu-uk] FW: Linux on a USB pendrive

2007-05-01 Thread TheVeech
On Mon, 2007-04-30 at 21:34 +0100, Dave Walker wrote: On Mon, 2007-04-30 at 21:28 +0100, Ian Pascoe wrote:  Could you install an equivilant of a Live CD onto a USB device? Although I appreciate that this doesn't answer the original question, I'd guess it would speed up the experience of

[ubuntu-uk] Dell picks Ubuntu for Linux PCs

2007-05-01 Thread Jim Kissel
The wow really starts now! http://news.com.com/Dell+picks+Ubuntu+for+Linux+PCs/2100-7344_3-6180419.html -- Simple effective migration to Open Source based computing Jim Kissel Open Source Migrations Limited w: http://www.osml.eu e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] p: +44(0) 8703 301044 m: +44(0) 7976 411 679

[ubuntu-uk] video

2007-05-01 Thread norman
Now that, with your help, I am able to produce videos, I would like to make some, of family interest, available to the family. The family is widespread and I thought that it would be an idea to put them on a website. This now raises 2 challenges for me, how to compress them (I was amazed to find

[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? Baz - http://walkertopia.com free MUD game telnet walkertopia.com 4040--

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell picks Ubuntu for Linux PCs

2007-05-01 Thread I C McNab
Jim Kissel wrote: The wow really starts now! http://news.com.com/Dell+picks+Ubuntu+for+Linux+PCs/2100-7344_3-6180419.html Excellent news! But looks like only available in US for now. :( Have you seen any info re Dell making this available in UK? -- Ian -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell picks Ubuntu for Linux PCs

2007-05-01 Thread john levin
Jim Kissel wrote: The wow really starts now! http://news.com.com/Dell+picks+Ubuntu+for+Linux+PCs/2100-7344_3-6180419.html It's made the BBC as well, where they say it's going to happen in the US first, so we on this list are going to be waiting: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6610901.stm

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Loading Fiesty into Mac mini

2007-05-01 Thread Robin Menneer
On 4/29/07, TheVeech [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 2007-04-29 at 20:30 +0100, Robin Menneer wrote: Does one just download the .iso file below onto the desktop, then onto the HDD ? Download the iso Burn the disk image (iso) to CD Boot computer from the CD (this is the install) This sounds

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Loading Fiesty into Mac mini

2007-05-01 Thread TheVeech
On Tue, 2007-05-01 at 18:31 +0100, Robin Menneer wrote: On 4/29/07, TheVeech [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 2007-04-29 at 20:30 +0100, Robin Menneer wrote: Does one just download the .iso file below onto the desktop, then onto the HDD ?