Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread Jim Price
On 15/10/10 21:49, Colin Law wrote: > On 15 October 2010 13:15, Jim Price wrote: >> On 15/10/10 08:33, clanlaw wrote: >>> I am near Lampeter, mid Wales. Not a hot spot of Unbuntu fanatics as >>> far as I can tell. >> >> I'm the other side of the mountains near Builth, also mid Wales. It is a >> b

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Little project

2010-10-15 Thread Jon Spriggs
On 16 October 2010 00:38, Jim Price wrote: > On 15/10/10 23:26, Daniel Case wrote: >> Hi guys, I have a little project to do so that i can access my email and >> some other websites from college, it has a web filter so blocks such things >> which is annoying in 2 hour long 'free' periods. If I did

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Openfire

2010-10-15 Thread Jon Spriggs
On 16 October 2010 00:47, Tony Pursell wrote: > On Fri, 2010-10-15 at 23:11 +0100, Simon Greenwood wrote: >> Only in the same way as you. Jabber and video isn't that well >> integrated as yet and there isn't a dedicated client that does that >> apart from maybe Google Talk. >> >> Simon >> >> > On

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Openfire

2010-10-15 Thread Tony Pursell
On Fri, 2010-10-15 at 23:11 +0100, Simon Greenwood wrote: > Only in the same way as you. Jabber and video isn't that well > integrated as yet and there isn't a dedicated client that does that > apart from maybe Google Talk. > > Simon > > > On 15 Oct 2010 22:18, "Chris Rowson" > > wrote: > > > >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Little project

2010-10-15 Thread Jim Price
On 15/10/10 23:26, Daniel Case wrote: > Hi guys, I have a little project to do so that i can access my email and > some other websites from college, it has a web filter so blocks such things > which is annoying in 2 hour long 'free' periods. If I didn't have a web > server running this would be qui

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Little project

2010-10-15 Thread Alan Pope
On 15 October 2010 23:26, Daniel Case wrote: > Hi guys, I have a little project to do so that i can access my email and > some other websites from college, it has a web filter so blocks such things > which is annoying in 2 hour long 'free' periods. If I didn't have a web > server running this woul

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Little project

2010-10-15 Thread Daniel Case
Hiya Paul, Thanks for the suggestion, but I tried it already, they blocked the web access to the teamviewer site. >< Daniel On 15 October 2010 23:29, Paul Jones wrote: > Hi Daniel, > > Why not just install Teamviewer on your home PC, leave it logged on and > running and use the Teamviewer web

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Little project

2010-10-15 Thread Paul Jones
Hi Daniel, Why not just install Teamviewer on your home PC, leave it logged on and running and use the Teamviewer web logon to access it away from home be it college or anywhere else Paul (Peejay1977) Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device -Original Message- From: Daniel Case S

[ubuntu-uk] Little project

2010-10-15 Thread Daniel Case
Hi guys, I have a little project to do so that i can access my email and some other websites from college, it has a web filter so blocks such things which is annoying in 2 hour long 'free' periods. If I didn't have a web server running this would be quite simple, but sadly things are never as simpl

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Openfire

2010-10-15 Thread Simon Greenwood
Only in the same way as you. Jabber and video isn't that well integrated as yet and there isn't a dedicated client that does that apart from maybe Google Talk. Simon On 15 Oct 2010 22:18, "Chris Rowson" wrote: Just wondered if anyone on the list is using the Openfire Jabber server? I've been e

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread A J Binnie
On 15 October 2010 21:48, Bill Cumming wrote: > May as well throw my hat in since I've not seen another Scot in this > thread... > > I'm on the coast in Ayrshire (45 Mins away from Glasgow City Centre) > > Been using Linux (Ububtu specifically) for the past 3 years. There is another! I'm near Elg

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread Bruno Girin
On Thu, 2010-10-14 at 22:11 +0100, John Stevenson wrote: > I am based in South London SW16 and am often in the City. > > I am happy to cycle around the area if there is somewhere safe to > leave my bicycle. > > Happy to help out with basic support issues when I can. I live in North London and wo

[ubuntu-uk] Openfire

2010-10-15 Thread Chris Rowson
Just wondered if anyone on the list is using the Openfire Jabber server? I've been experimenting with it today, trying to get video chat up and running. Although this works with the Red5 plugin enabled on both the Openfire server and the Spark client the result isn't great (small flash based video

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread Colin Law
On 15 October 2010 13:15, Jim Price wrote: > On 15/10/10 08:33, clanlaw wrote: >> I am near Lampeter, mid Wales.  Not a hot spot of Unbuntu fanatics as >> far as I can tell. > > I'm the other side of the mountains near Builth, also mid Wales. It is a > bit quiet here too, unless I've just failed t

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread Bill Cumming
May as well throw my hat in since I've not seen another Scot in this thread... I'm on the coast in Ayrshire (45 Mins away from Glasgow City Centre) Been using Linux (Ububtu specifically) for the past 3 years. On 15 October 2010 20:59, Jacob Mansfield wrote: > I'm about 5 mins drive from stan

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu/Linux is still not an OS for the masses - discuss

2010-10-15 Thread Jacob Mansfield
I certainly would Jacob Mansfield Programmer On 14 October 2010 21:47, Rob Beard wrote: > On 14/10/10 11:26, Barry Drake wrote: > > On Thu, 2010-10-14 at 10:59 +0100, John Matthews wrote: > >> Hi Rob, Unfortunately, its my pc, that is the main problem, and I dont > >> have transport to pick up

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Upgrade woes

2010-10-15 Thread Rob Beard
On 15/10/10 21:02, Matthew Daubney wrote: > On Fri, 2010-10-15 at 20:58 +0100, Rob Beard wrote: >> On 12/10/10 15:11, Liam Proven wrote: >> >>> I did a fresh install on my Thinkpad X31 laptop, which went fine (but >>> the netbook launcher is comprehensively broken on this hardware). >>> >>> You are

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Upgrade woes

2010-10-15 Thread Paul Jones
I did a fresh install the other night for a friend with a very old Acer laptop, it installed ok but it is effectively Ubuntu 10.10 Desktop without the Netbook launcher, I did get an error first time I logged on but didnt take a note of it. On Fri, 2010-10-15 at 20:58 +0100, Rob Beard wrote: > On

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Upgrade woes

2010-10-15 Thread Matthew Daubney
On Fri, 2010-10-15 at 20:58 +0100, Rob Beard wrote: > On 12/10/10 15:11, Liam Proven wrote: > > > I did a fresh install on my Thinkpad X31 laptop, which went fine (but > > the netbook launcher is comprehensively broken on this hardware). > > > > You are really putting me off trying the upgrade on

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread Jacob Mansfield
I'm about 5 mins drive from stansted airport. Jacob Mansfield Programmer On 15 October 2010 20:30, Grant Sewell wrote: > On Thu, 14 Oct 2010 22:25:38 +0100 > Paul Sutton wrote: > > > On 14/10/10 22:19, Rob Beard wrote: > > > On 14/10/10 22:11, John Stevenson wrote: > > >> I am based in South L

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Upgrade woes

2010-10-15 Thread Rob Beard
On 12/10/10 15:11, Liam Proven wrote: > I did a fresh install on my Thinkpad X31 laptop, which went fine (but > the netbook launcher is comprehensively broken on this hardware). > > You are really putting me off trying the upgrade on my desktop - but > then, I planned to leave it a few weeks for t

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread Grant Sewell
On Thu, 14 Oct 2010 22:25:38 +0100 Paul Sutton wrote: > On 14/10/10 22:19, Rob Beard wrote: > > On 14/10/10 22:11, John Stevenson wrote: > >> I am based in South London SW16 and am often in the City. > >> > >> I am happy to cycle around the area if there is somewhere safe to > >> leave my bicycle.

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread Matt Wheeler
On 15 October 2010 18:07, Joe Metcalfe wrote: > I am in Northampton. Not a Linux expert but have lots of varied computer > experience (programmer by profession) and can usually figure things out. > > Joe I'm also in Northampton, though probably only for ~ another year before I head off to univers

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread Ged Byrom
On 15 October 2010 18:50, Paul Jones wrote: > Anyone know if there is a Manchester/Warrington/Cheshire LUG? I found a > Manc one but it was a Wordpress blog with nothing apparently obvious to > "join up". > > Paul Jones > (Peejay1977) > > > Manlug used to be based at Manchester University but has

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [SUGGEST THREAD IS CLOSED]

2010-10-15 Thread Jacob Mansfield
although it defies logic, reasoning or a reason for existence it is theoretically possible. I'm gonna make it some day and see what it does! Jacob Mansfield Programmer On 15 October 2010 19:21, Rowan Berkeley wrote: > On Fri, 2010-10-15 at 18:39 +0100, Jacob Mansfield > wrote: > > try this on

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Successful Ubuntu workshop at UCL

2010-10-15 Thread Rob Beard
On 14/10/10 14:07, pmgazz wrote: > > > On 13/10/10 23:35, Rob Beard wrote: >> >> That's great to hear, after the discussion that has been going on today >> on the list it's great to have some positive news. I'd be interested to >> have a read of the report. I'd like to do some sort of Ubuntu work

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [SUGGEST THREAD IS CLOSED]

2010-10-15 Thread Rowan Berkeley
On Fri, 2010-10-15 at 18:39 +0100, Jacob Mansfield wrote: > try this one: > http://blog.xkcd.com/2009/04/03/what-happened-to-my-laptop/ > Jacob Mansfield > Programmer That's a wonderfully nerdly site. I was delighted by this circuit diagram: http://xkcd.com/730/ Rowan -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread Alan Lord (News)
I'm in Farnham, on the Surrey/Hampshire border. We run a FOSS consulting & services business, and are a Canonical Partner, as well as some other OSS business apps. Al -- The Open Learning Centre http://www.theopenlearningcentre.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mai

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread Paul Jones
Anyone know if there is a Manchester/Warrington/Cheshire LUG? I found a Manc one but it was a Wordpress blog with nothing apparently obvious to "join up". Paul Jones (Peejay1977) --Original Message-- From: Will Bickerstaff Sender: ubuntu-uk-boun...@lists.ubuntu.com To: UK Ubuntu Talk Re

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread Will Bickerstaff
On Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 1:23 PM, Vince Marsters wrote: > I'm in Evesham, Worcestershire and will help out where I can, although I > would not suggest I am an expert with Ubuntu. > > Vince Also in Evesham. Vince the Worcestershire lug is running again! you should join us. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [SUGGEST THREAD IS CLOSED] (was Re: Ubuntu/Linux is still not an OS for the masses - discuss)

2010-10-15 Thread Jacob Mansfield
try this one: http://blog.xkcd.com/2009/04/03/what-happened-to-my-laptop/ Jacob Mansfield Programmer On 13 October 2010 23:42, Tim Dobson wrote: > On 13/10/10 18:38, Jacob Mansfield wrote: > > I can solve the help vampires > > sudo apt-get install garlic > > Please do be careful when upgrading

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread Steve Fisher
Not so sunny Sheffield, member of the local LUG (not that I get to many meetings!). Long time Linux user and Mandriva refugee, so Debian based systems are not my forte :) Steve -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread Mark Fraser
On Thursday 14 Oct 2010 22:11:29 John Stevenson wrote: > I am based in South London SW16 and am often in the City. > > I am happy to cycle around the area if there is somewhere safe to leave my > bicycle. > > Happy to help out with basic support issues when I can. > > Thank you I'm in Yeovil, S

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread Joe Metcalfe
I am in Northampton. Not a Linux expert but have lots of varied computer experience (programmer by profession) and can usually figure things out. Joe -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread pmgazz
I'm near Tower Bridge in central London, we're a small independent Community Interest Company and we do a lot of FOSS advocacy and training, digital inclusion projects and also Ubuntu support and LAMP development for charities and SEs. We run Ubuntu servers (LAMP and LTSP) and desktops for trai

[ubuntu-uk] askubuntu

2010-10-15 Thread pmgazz
On 14/10/10 21:03, John Matthews wrote: On 14/10/10 19:52, Paul Jones wrote: John, http://askubuntu.com/ Good resource, thanks :) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Training

2010-10-15 Thread pmgazz
Thanks, much appreciated. We usually go on till about 6pm but I'll advertise it to go on till 7.30 and we'll see how many people stay. There's not reason why we shouldn't do something in the evenings, we're still in the process of finding out what works. I'll keep in touch - and if you like you

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread Vince Marsters
On Thu, 2010-10-14 at 22:11 +0100, John Stevenson wrote: > I am based in South London SW16 and am often in the City. > > I am happy to cycle around the area if there is somewhere safe to > leave my bicycle. > > Happy to help out with basic support issues when I can. > I'm in Evesham, Worceste

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread Jim Price
On 15/10/10 08:33, clanlaw wrote: > I am near Lampeter, mid Wales. Not a hot spot of Unbuntu fanatics as > far as I can tell. I'm the other side of the mountains near Builth, also mid Wales. It is a bit quiet here too, unless I've just failed to find anything local. -- JimP -- ubuntu-uk@li

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread Les Pounder
I'm in Blackpool, Lancashire. Happy to help anyone in the Fylde coast area, possibly even Kirkham/Preston way. I've been using Ubuntu since 5.04 Thanks Les lespounder.wordpress.com @biglesp identi.ca / twitter On 15 Oct 2010 10:22, "alan c" wrote: I am in Bracknell, Berkshire. Very happy to hel

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread alan c
I am in Bracknell, Berkshire. Very happy to help locally. Also ok to help not so local by phone if useful. Maybe gitso too. -- alan cocks Ubuntu user -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread Simon Greenwood
I'm based in west Leeds,and I know about the WYLUG list, but nothing else in that vein. I've been using Linux as server and desktop at varying times for 15 years now, and Ubuntu for about four. I'd be happy to set something up when I have the time. Simon On 15 Oct 2010 08:59, "Paul Jones" wrote:

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread Paul Jones
Warrington, Cheshire for me. Although new to the world of Linux. Am pretty good at figuring stuff out and wouldn't mind getting to know any locals. Paul (Peejay1977) --Original Message-- From: Liam Gallear Sender: ubuntu-uk-boun...@lists.ubuntu.com To: UK Ubuntu Talk ReplyTo: UK Ubuntu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread Liam Gallear
I'm in Sheffield at the minute. Only joined this list a week or so ago, so not really sure where issues seem to be based. Cheers, Liam On 15 Oct 2010, at 08:33, clanlaw wrote: > I am near Lampeter, mid Wales. Not a hot spot of Unbuntu fanatics as > far as I can tell. > > Colin > > -- > ub

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread clanlaw
I am near Lampeter, mid Wales. Not a hot spot of Unbuntu fanatics as far as I can tell. Colin -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/