Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

you know specs wise this doesnt look like it will be able to play HDits a atom processor after all...!!! Or am i wrong? 2009/12/8 Joseph Hughes > Sorry to stick my oar in without an introduction, by the way. Hello! > > I've used one of these http://www.ebuyer.com/product/167153 with the > l

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Fwd: [LUG] OT: #!/bin/santash

On Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:21:04 -, Rob Beard wrote: > Hi folks, > > This was posted on the Devon & Cornwall LUG and made me chuckle, I > thought some of you folks might like it too... > > |better !pout !cry > better watchout > lpr why > santa_claus < north_pole >town > > cat /etc/passwd > list >

[ubuntu-uk] Fwd: [LUG] OT: #!/bin/santash

Hi folks, This was posted on the Devon & Cornwall LUG and made me chuckle, I thought some of you folks might like it too... |better !pout !cry better watchout lpr why santa_claus < north_pole >town cat /etc/passwd > list ncheck list ncheck list cat list | grep naughty >coal cat list | grep nice

[ubuntu-uk] On becoming an Ubuntu Member

Last Tuesday I was accepted by the EMEA regional membership board as an Ubuntu Member, which is pretty cool. The reason I finally got round to putting myself forward is because I wanted to understand the process a bit better. This is some background and my current understanding of the process, and

[ubuntu-uk] WinTV HVR-900 USB Freeview stick

Hi folks, I've borrowed a WinTV HVR-900 USB stick from a friend of mine to see if I can get any reception in my area before forking out for one however I've run in to a couple of problems and wondered if anyone had used one of these sticks? The device appears to support both analogue and DVB-T

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

Cool I will look into this. Thank you. On 8 Dec 2009 14:25, "Rob Beard" wrote: javadayaz wrote: > Yup i think this is the best idea... > > Do places like wicks sell these? You mean trunking? Yep, Wickes, B&Q etc should sell Trunking. It's not too expensive as far as I know. Rob -- ubuntu-uk@l

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

javadayaz wrote: > Yup i think this is the best idea... > > Do places like wicks sell these? You mean trunking? Yep, Wickes, B&Q etc should sell Trunking. It's not too expensive as far as I know. Rob -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://w

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

Yup i think this is the best idea... Do places like wicks sell these? 2009/12/8 Rob Beard > On 08/12/2009 13:37, javadayaz wrote: > > I dont think thats an option...its only just been painted. :( > > Trunking then, painted :-) > > Or if you have bags of money... > http://www.keene.co.uk/electro

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

Just did a quick search and found this http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/lcd-mounts.html Scrolling down to the "hide the cables" subtitle the picture shows a little box under the telly. This looks like the best option without having to plaster anything or break open the wall! 2009/12/8

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

On 08/12/2009 13:37, javadayaz wrote: > I dont think thats an option...its only just been painted. :( Trunking then, painted :-) Or if you have bags of money... http://www.keene.co.uk/electronics/multi.php?mycode=GV800 Personally I'd go for trunking or embedding the cables in the walls, might

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

On 08/12/2009 13:26, javadayaz wrote: > thats cool. So far this looks like the best option for me! > > So for something totally unrelated, for those of you who have hung > your tv's on a wallhow do you hide the wires so that nothing is > visible? Hmmm, embed the cables in the wall and plaste

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

I dont think thats an option...its only just been painted. :( 2009/12/8 Alan Pope > 2009/12/8 javadayaz : > > thats cool. So far this looks like the best option for me! > > So for something totally unrelated, for those of you who have hung your > tv's > > on a wallhow do you hide the wires s

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009/12/8 javadayaz : > thats cool. So far this looks like the best option for me! > So for something totally unrelated, for those of you who have hung your tv's > on a wallhow do you hide the wires so that nothing is visible? > Chase them into the wall, cover, fill, paint. Cheers, Al. -- u

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

thats cool. So far this looks like the best option for me! So for something totally unrelated, for those of you who have hung your tv's on a wallhow do you hide the wires so that nothing is visible? 2009/12/8 Alan Pope > 2009/12/8 javadayaz : > > and no problems with the unit heating up whe

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009/12/8 javadayaz : > and no problems with the unit heating up when playing hd? > It has a fan on the GPU, which spins up when under heavy load. I don't hear it because it's behind the telly. If you put your ear near it you'll hear the sound of the fan but nothing major. Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

and no problems with the unit heating up when playing hd? 2009/12/8 Alan Pope > Fixing your top posting so it makes sense... > > > 2009/12/8 Joseph Hughes > >> > >> Sorry to stick my oar in without an introduction, by the way. Hello! > >> I've used one of these http://www.ebuyer.com/product/167

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

Fixing your top posting so it makes sense... > 2009/12/8 Joseph Hughes >> >> Sorry to stick my oar in without an introduction, by the way. Hello! >> I've used one of these http://www.ebuyer.com/product/167153 with the >> latest beta of XBMC live, plugged into a Samsung LCD with HDMI. It's >> fant

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

On 08/12/2009 12:38, javadayaz wrote: > i wasnt at first but im inching towards a 37" or 42" now!! > > Not too bothered about the backlighting though! I'm sure you'd be able to pick up one for under £500 then. Just doing a quick search I found this: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/164419 I'd recom

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

On 08/12/2009 12:17, javadayaz wrote: > looking at various peoples opinion on dlna it appears to be in its > infancy as there seems to be a lot of problems. > > Maybe the easiest solution is the best. Put a pc in the living room > and connect to the tv You can get media streaming devices suc

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

Will this accept a wireless keyboard and mouse? Will it connect to a wireless router? Have you installed the newest ubuntu on there?how does it run? any graphics card issues? 2009/12/8 Joseph Hughes > Sorry to stick my oar in without an introduction, by the way. Hello! > > I've used one of thes

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

i wasnt at first but im inching towards a 37" or 42" now!! Not too bothered about the backlighting though! 2009/12/8 Rob Beard > On 08/12/2009 12:13, Joseph Hughes wrote: > > If you're into films, you should actually look for a TV with 24p > > mode. Most modern LCDs will do this, but check firs

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

On 08/12/2009 12:13, Joseph Hughes wrote: > If you're into films, you should actually look for a TV with 24p > mode. Most modern LCDs will do this, but check first. Almost all films > are shot at 24fps, and this mode provides a more authentic way of > watching films. > > http://en.wikipedia.org/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

does anyone have one of these? any bad points? 2009/12/8 Alan Pope > 2009/12/8 javadayaz : > > looking at various peoples opinion on dlna it appears to be in its > infancy > > as there seems to be a lot of problems. > > Maybe the easiest solution is the best. Put a pc in the living room and >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

Sorry to stick my oar in without an introduction, by the way. Hello! I've used one of these http://www.ebuyer.com/product/167153 with the latest beta of XBMC live, plugged into a Samsung LCD with HDMI. It's fantastic, and thanks to the Nvidia ION GPU is more than capable of playing back 1080p HD s

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009/12/8 javadayaz : > looking at various peoples opinion on dlna it appears to be in its infancy > as there seems to be a lot of problems. > Maybe the easiest solution is the best. Put a pc in the living room and > connect to the tv > Or get a media playback box such as a popcornhour which w

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

looking at various peoples opinion on dlna it appears to be in its infancy as there seems to be a lot of problems. Maybe the easiest solution is the best. Put a pc in the living room and connect to the tv 2009/12/8 Joseph Hughes > If you're into films, you should actually look for a TV with

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

If you're into films, you should actually look for a TV with 24p mode. Most modern LCDs will do this, but check first. Almost all films are shot at 24fps, and this mode provides a more authentic way of watching films. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/24p When the TV uses internal trickery display a f

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

Well more would be better obviously. But if 100mhz works for games these days then it should be fine! 2009/12/8 James Milligan > On 08/12/2009 11:53, javadayaz wrote: > > Im a film person so will probably need more than 100mhz. > > > > 2009/12/8 James Milligan mailto:li...@lake54.com>> > > > >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

On 08/12/2009 11:53, javadayaz wrote: > Im a film person so will probably need more than 100mhz. > > 2009/12/8 James Milligan mailto:li...@lake54.com>> > > On 08/12/2009 11:45, javadayaz wrote: > > Is 100mhz on a tv a good number for watching movies? > > > > 2009/12/8 Philip Stubbs

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009/12/8 javadayaz : > Im a film person so will probably need more than 100mhz. > I think you mean 100Hz which refers to the refresh rate of the TV. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refresh_rate Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

Im a film person so will probably need more than 100mhz. 2009/12/8 James Milligan > On 08/12/2009 11:45, javadayaz wrote: > > Is 100mhz on a tv a good number for watching movies? > > > > 2009/12/8 Philip Stubbs mailto:phi...@stuphi.co.uk > >> > > > > 2009/12/8 Alan Pope mailto:a...@popey.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

On 08/12/2009 11:45, javadayaz wrote: > Is 100mhz on a tv a good number for watching movies? > > 2009/12/8 Philip Stubbs mailto:phi...@stuphi.co.uk>> > > 2009/12/8 Alan Pope mailto:a...@popey.com>>: > > 2009/12/8 javadayaz >: > >> I know i have asked thi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

This looks like a good tv...im hoping to spend upto £500 on a tv! 2009/12/8 Philip Stubbs > 2009/12/8 Alan Pope : > > 2009/12/8 javadayaz : > >> I know i have asked this question before so forgive me for asking > again... > >> What is the situation with tv's that are able to connect to pc's via

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

Is 100mhz on a tv a good number for watching movies? 2009/12/8 Philip Stubbs > 2009/12/8 Alan Pope : > > 2009/12/8 javadayaz : > >> I know i have asked this question before so forgive me for asking > again... > >> What is the situation with tv's that are able to connect to pc's via > >> ethernet

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009/12/8 Alan Pope : > 2009/12/8 javadayaz : >> I know i have asked this question before so forgive me for asking again... >> What is the situation with tv's that are able to connect to pc's via >> ethernet? > > Which exact make and model of TV can do this? http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/tv-a

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

interesting reading 2009/12/8 Andy Partington > 2009/12/8 Alan Pope > >> 2009/12/8 javadayaz : >> >> > I know i have asked this question before so forgive me for asking >> again... >> > What is the situation with tv's that are able to connect to pc's via >> > ethernet? >> >> Which exact mak

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

I think the gadget show covered a few "internet tv's" yesterday. Mostly connect via a ethernet to a router and the tv's installed widgets display info like weather and pictures from flickr etc. I also havent seen any tv that have the media playback software installed..but it does sound like thats

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009/12/8 Alan Pope > 2009/12/8 javadayaz : > > I know i have asked this question before so forgive me for asking > again... > > What is the situation with tv's that are able to connect to pc's via > > ethernet? > > Which exact make and model of TV can do this? > > > Internet Tv's are available b

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009/12/8 javadayaz : > I know i have asked this question before so forgive me for asking again... > What is the situation with tv's that are able to connect to pc's via > ethernet? Which exact make and model of TV can do this? > Internet Tv's are available but i am enquiring tv's that will What

[ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

I know i have asked this question before so forgive me for asking again... What is the situation with tv's that are able to connect to pc's via ethernet? Internet Tv's are available but i am enquiring tv's that will allow streaming from a pc without any sort of "box" in between! -- Regards Jav

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 9.10 problem.

Barry Titterton wrote: > On Wed, 2009-12-02 at 13:55 +, Gordon wrote: >> I have a problem with 9.10 on my Toshiba L40 Satellite 2GB RAM, dual >> core T2330 1.6GHz processors which i don't /think/ happened with 9.04. >> Every so often, randomly, there's a loud "click" and the machine >> instan