Re: [ubuntu-uk] Please help with research ...

2011-06-02 Thread Barry Titterton
On Thu, 2011-05-05 at 20:58 +0100, Barry Drake wrote: On Wed, 2011-05-04 at 23:25 +0100, Barry Titterton wrote: Just done a talk for a local computer club. Five of the members took discs to try so I will report back if and when I have any feedback. Please. That would be really helpful.

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Please help with research ...

2011-06-02 Thread alan c
On 02/06/11 08:17, Barry Titterton wrote: The object lesson from this is to give a leaflet with the CD that has simple instructions on what to do with the disc. Good for you Barry. I consider that this class of potential user of Ubuntu is only viable if someone (myself) is willing and able to

Re: [ubuntu-uk] British Library, Geeknicky fun-ness!

2011-06-02 Thread Andrés Muñiz Piniella
It might be a bit too soon to say, but how would we meet up? -- Andrés Muñiz-Piniella -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Simple backup script

2011-06-02 Thread Chris Rowson
I've been tinkering with backups and backup rotation today and I have come across many wierd and wonderful backup scripts of varying complexity. Is there anything wrong with using something simple like this? (except of course for the lack of validation). Basically, let's delete anything over 7

[ubuntu-uk] Asus to sell Ubuntu netbooks...

2011-06-02 Thread Alan Pope
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/367768/asus-to-ship-ubuntu-netbooks In Europe. Neat huh? Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Simple backup script

2011-06-02 Thread Simon Greenwood
On 2 June 2011 17:28, Chris Rowson christopherrow...@gmail.com wrote: I've been tinkering with backups and backup rotation today and I have come across many wierd and wonderful backup scripts of varying complexity. Is there anything wrong with using something simple like this? (except of

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Simple backup script

2011-06-02 Thread bodsda
I would say it depends on what you mean by 'wrong' I handle the backups for a local government, so yes, that is wrong, very wrong. But it depends what you need it for. If you are happy with the retention that that gives you, then that's fine. The only suggestion I would make is that you should

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Simple backup script

2011-06-02 Thread Chris Rowson
On Jun 2, 2011 5:50 PM, bod...@googlemail.com wrote: I would say it depends on what you mean by 'wrong' I handle the backups for a local government, so yes, that is wrong, very wrong. I know where you're coming from. I think the list has quite a few public sector members in various

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Asus to sell Ubuntu netbooks...

2011-06-02 Thread Barry Drake
On Thu, 2011-06-02 at 17:31 +0100, Alan Pope wrote: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/367768/asus-to-ship-ubuntu-netbooks That is fantastic news! Thanks Alan. Regards,Barry. -- Barry Drake is a member of the the Ubuntu Advertising team. http://ubuntuadverts.org/ --

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Asus to sell Ubuntu netbooks...

2011-06-02 Thread Mark Fraser
On Thursday 02 Jun 2011 17:31:19 Alan Pope wrote: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/367768/asus-to-ship-ubuntu-netbooks In Europe. Neat huh? Where exactly will sell them though? Can't really see Comet, PC World/Currys stocking them. -- Registered Linux User #466407 http://counter.li.org --

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Asus to sell Ubuntu netbooks...

2011-06-02 Thread Alan Lord (News)
On 02/06/11 17:31, Alan Pope wrote: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/367768/asus-to-ship-ubuntu-netbooks I simply note that the article was written in February... Al. -- The Open Learning Centre http://www.theopenlearningcentre.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Asus to sell Ubuntu netbooks...

2011-06-02 Thread Tony Scott
Where do we get Feb from? The item says Posted on 2 Jun 2011 at 10:31 http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/enterprise/367768/asus-to-ship-ubuntu-netbooks -- Tony Scott http://tonyscott.org.uk | http://twitter.com/tonys | http://2011.portsmouth.wordcampuk.org | http://lpd.bectu.com |

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Asus to sell Ubuntu netbooks...

2011-06-02 Thread Tony Scott
Here's a bit more on the story 'Asus said that many more Eee PC models running Ubuntu will be available later this year' http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2075819/asus-preload-ubuntu-linux-eee-pcs -- Tony Scott http://tonyscott.org.uk | http://twitter.com/tonys |

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Asus to sell Ubuntu netbooks...

2011-06-02 Thread Vince Marsters
On 02/06/11 21:00, Tony Scott wrote: Where do we get Feb from? The item says Posted on 2 Jun 2011 at 10:31 http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/enterprise/367768/asus-to-ship-ubuntu-netbooks I think something is a little wrong with the PC Pro website. When I loaded the link from the OP it said

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Simple backup script

2011-06-02 Thread Neil Greenwood
On 2 June 2011 18:07, Chris Rowson christopherrow...@gmail.com wrote: On Jun 2, 2011 5:50 PM, bod...@googlemail.com wrote: I would say it depends on what you mean by 'wrong' I handle the backups for a local government, so yes, that is wrong, very wrong. I know where you're coming from. I

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Simple backup script

2011-06-02 Thread Chris Rowson
I've started using rsnapshot. It does something similar with the local retention, but each file which is identical (between retained backups) is hard-linked rather than taking multiple disk blocks. Neil. Unfortunately I'm backing the Linux box up to a Windows server. This in turn gets

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Asus to sell Ubuntu netbooks...

2011-06-02 Thread Phill Whiteside
As both currys and PCworld are owned by the same company, with what is going on, I am not holding my breath :) http://www.dailyfinance.co.uk/2011/03/30/currys-owner-issues-profits-alert/ I really liked the comments to the article. Regards, Phill. On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 9:14 PM, Vince

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu User experience survey

2011-06-02 Thread alan c
On 25/05/11 08:11, Alan Bell wrote: Hi all, Mackenzie Morgan and others have put together a survey to capture information about how people are getting on with Ubuntu so that we can make the experience even more awesome (if such a thing is possible) if you have a few minutes it would be great if

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Asus to sell Ubuntu netbooks...

2011-06-02 Thread alan c
On 02/06/11 17:31, Alan Pope wrote: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/367768/asus-to-ship-ubuntu-netbooks In Europe. Neat huh? Al. Great yes! I saw an early news item and searched to see where to buy, but stuff had not yet been on sales web sites. Whoever sees then please shout? -- alan cocks

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Simple backup script

2011-06-02 Thread James Tait
On 02/06/11 17:28, Chris Rowson wrote: I've been tinkering with backups and backup rotation today and I have come across many wierd and wonderful backup scripts of varying complexity. Is there anything wrong with using something simple like this? (except of course for the lack of validation).