Re: [ubuntu-uk] Repo speed

2019-04-02 Thread Bill Cumming
Thought it was just my connection. Getting 20kB/s to 60kB/ speeds at my end On Tue, 2 Apr 2019, 15:56 Bill Cumming, wrote: > Thought it was just my connection. > Getting 20kB/s to 60KbkB/ speeds at my end > > On Tue, 2 Apr 2019, 15:47 Jim Price, wrote: > >> Updating/u

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 15.10 Wily - Dash problem

2015-08-30 Thread Bill B.
curiosity, I'd love to know if it's a default coming up on [ carried through to] next LTS. Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] How old is your computer?

2015-01-06 Thread Bill B.
learned -- they don't care. One question: why isn't this email chain being cc'd to Dell? -- Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- Bill B. [SuperEngineer

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Screenshot: can't clear old image files, where are they

2014-11-15 Thread Bill B.
home folder]. It is, in fact, my app of choice for all the functionality you describe. -- Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choice of laptop

2014-11-05 Thread Bill B.
, a new pc, laptop, tablet, anything... -- Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New netbook?

2014-10-05 Thread Bill B.
a replacement battery for it these days? -- Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Shutting down Ubuntu One file services

2014-04-03 Thread Bill B.
. With no more free a/c's surely there would be a way to make U1 a profit steam if the charging was aimed correctly. Perhaps Canonical has already looked into that thought about that option more than I have - in which case - pardon my ignorance. -- Bill B. [SuperEngineer

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Shutting down Ubuntu One file services

2014-04-02 Thread Bill B.
time is wrong gives a bad impression imho. However, I *do* thank Ubuntu for the free storage whilst it lasted and for offering reasonable notice [and an extension to reclaim ya stuff]. ...but 'tis a sad loss. -- Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Release Parties..

2014-04-02 Thread Bill B.
on the merriment. Sound like a plan? Cheers, Al. Unless you're using Ubuntu One. In which case the release party is discontinued ;) -- Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Something wrong?

2014-02-27 Thread Bill B.
On Thu, 2014-02-27 at 08:38 +, Alan Pope wrote: Everyone has been too busy to meet up to kick start the new season, but we're fixing that next week. Hmmm... thought I smelt a curry! ;) -- Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Has anybody seen this and what do you think......

2013-07-31 Thread Bill B.
On Wed, 2013-07-31 at 22:03 +0100, Muñiz Piniella, Andrés wrote: About training: At the end all most of what people use is a web browser. http://www.xkcd.com/934/ I think you'll find office environments have slightly different considerations ideas on that! -- Bill B. [SuperEngineer

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Inline posting

2013-07-21 Thread Bill B.
misinterpreted it, but it was... and it was uncalled for. This is meant to be a community list, not somewhere to points score. And you were out of order. Sean Sean, thanks. -- Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Inline posting

2013-07-20 Thread Bill B.
how honest the original post - respect is never guaranteed - is that the real meaning of bottom posting I wonder? -- Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Twitter fail on 12.04?

2013-06-22 Thread Bill B.
Simon - I just copied pasted your apt-get into terminal now it's found! [{ currently installing]. Dunno what difference but well done thankyou! ... and now I have got my twitter back - whoopee! Cheers thanks. -- Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Deja-dup [lucky] backup

2013-05-31 Thread Bill B.
are system masochists. ;) Boasting over. -- Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Deja-dup [lucky] backup

2013-05-30 Thread Bill B.
at beginning ogf file name. googling proves more than a few agree. I'll stick with current plan for now, ta. -- Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Sorely disappointed with U1 Music Store

2013-04-20 Thread Bill Baker
you. -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Sorely disappointed with U1 Music Store

2013-04-17 Thread Bill Baker
to end it soon [before he realises I'm dealing with 2 conversations on 2 different machines!] -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Sorely disappointed with U1 Music Store

2013-04-17 Thread Bill Baker
concern over which I must admit, impresses me - thank you all]. -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Sorely disappointed with U1 Music Store

2013-04-17 Thread Bill Baker
/ceasing - where would be the most productive? [and where can I file my boss to stop him doing work as late as I do and thinking I'm available!] -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Sorely disappointed with U1 Music Store

2013-04-17 Thread Bill Baker
? -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Sorely disappointed with U1 Music Store

2013-04-17 Thread Bill Baker
. ...and if nobody minds - instead of all these replies and, therefore, me channel hogging - I will now try to get to the required info to resolve ;) -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Sorely disappointed with U1 Music Store

2013-04-14 Thread Bill Baker
? Ubuntu, Ubuntu One, RhythymBox, 7Digital? [I know what I would like to file it under, but that would help nobody] May I also thank Simon James for their replies. Helpful advice opinion from you both as well - thanks. -- Cheers [ still disappointed], Bill B. [SuperEngineer

Re: [ubuntu-uk] A precise favour

2013-04-04 Thread Bill Baker
from the precise-proposed pocket? I can try it with: 1 monitor via VGA port TV acting as monitor 2 via HDMI [the two being my current normal set up] if this helps. The bug talks about 4 monitors however. -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Beware updating to latest nvidia experimental driver

2013-02-17 Thread Bill Baker
mail for future reference. - not that this problem would ever happen again , of course ;) -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Websites and your PC hardware details

2013-02-03 Thread Bill Baker
use of Wireshark ;) -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Installing Ubuntu on a machine with Windows 9

2013-01-06 Thread Bill Baker
: remove the main offender and try your options from there. I speak without having experience of your particular problem - but I speak from instinct - so treat this advice as an option but please seek confirmation from others. -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Installing Ubuntu on a machine with Windows 9

2013-01-06 Thread Bill Baker
being loaded, and that would still be there, in ROM. So UEFI isn't held on a flashable ROM? Worrying. -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Gwibber Facebook updates

2012-12-17 Thread Bill Baker
the problem is something on FB itself, probably embarrassingly obvious - but embarrassingly [so far] missed. -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Gwibber Facebook updates

2012-12-17 Thread Bill Baker
updates because of Facebook, maybe even Facebook changed something in the way their feeds go out to software through their API. my suspicion also -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free

[ubuntu-uk] Community

2012-12-09 Thread Bill Baker
- drinks owed somewhere I think! [or tea cake if preferred] -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Stating Works with Linux gains extra sales (and respect)

2012-12-03 Thread Bill Baker
lists [e.g. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/SkypeWebCams/] - it is not at the top of the lists but the ones at the top did *not* want to acknowledge the existence of Linux. -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366

[ubuntu-uk] On the subject of the dash my 2p worth

2012-09-25 Thread Bill B.
Canonocallies... nothing like a bit of fog to cover up in true American presidential election stylie ;) -- Cheers, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] On the subject of the dash my 2p worth

2012-09-25 Thread Bill B.
On Tue, 2012-09-25 at 15:32 +0100, Bruno Girin wrote: On 25/09/12 15:26, Bill B. wrote: Hi folks, I am curious as to why there is all this fuss about a not-yet-fully-released dash and how it has distracted all attention away from the dash's real problems. As an example I would cite

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Lost sound

2012-08-10 Thread Bill Cumming
I'd their any programs starting up in the background? (I.e. Skype, ) I've had some programs grab the audio at login and not let the system access it for other programs. Double checked amixer in the command line to see that nothing has been muted by mistake? On 10 Aug 2012 16:30, Liam Proven

[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu One s/w centre payment

2012-08-09 Thread Bill B.
... but are the available methods in line with / built on apps using open source? p.s I not throwing a match onto petrol here... I'm just curious. -- Cheers, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu One s/w centre payment

2012-08-09 Thread Bill Baker
closed..I refer the honourable gentleman to the current double dip recession ;D -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] recommendations for dongle internet?

2012-08-02 Thread Bill B.
- other than the above facts]. Good luck whatever your choice. -- Cheers, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Linux User Group of Glastonbury (was High Wycombe LUG)

2012-07-29 Thread Bill B.
, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Grsync equivalent

2012-07-22 Thread Bill B.
On Fri, 2012-07-20 at 21:10 +0100, Neil Greenwood wrote: On 20/07/12 19:58, Bill B. wrote: Hi folks, Rather than risk a dodgy download to firms WinXP enforced laptop, does anyone know of a good, *safe* equivalent to Grsync [graphical front end of/for rsync] available for WindowsXP. I

[ubuntu-uk] Grsync equivalent

2012-07-20 Thread Bill B.
their laptop to my Ubuntu netbook desktop. To have the 2 way sync would really help as I often edit some of these docs [on my own desktop or netbook] want to keep both machines aligned in the docs folder.. -- Cheers, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Grsync equivalent

2012-07-20 Thread Bill B.
On Fri, 2012-07-20 at 20:08 +0100, James Thomas wrote: Hi there, I take it this is more data than economically possible with a service like Dropbox? JT On Jul 20, 2012 7:59 PM, Bill B. boo...@gmail.com wrote: Hi folks, Rather than risk a dodgy download to firms WinXP enforced

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Grsync equivalent

2012-07-20 Thread Bill B.
On Fri, 2012-07-20 at 19:58 +0100, Bill B. wrote: Hi folks, Rather than risk a dodgy download to firms WinXP enforced laptop, does anyone know of a good, *safe* equivalent to Grsync [graphical front end of/for rsync] available for WindowsXP. I want to sync a USB of work tech docs stored

[ubuntu-uk] It's not always updates that cause problems

2012-07-01 Thread Bill B.
of it and re-seat all re-seatables - as a good little engineer should ;) Remember - updates can be a coincidence as well as a cause. -- Cheers, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom

[ubuntu-uk] Moles

2012-06-15 Thread Bill B.
Just for fun... http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/security/375169/could-us-cyberspies-have-moles-inside-microsoft Shouldn't Canonical be claiming the same as this for M15 or MI6 ;) -- Cheers, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] heads up - Secure Boot Problems for Linux Users Are Here Already

2012-06-03 Thread Bill Baker
, * Factor in additional costs and delays for the inevitable cock-ups that will happen. Cheers, Bruno You missed one important step in the process of change The time spent by It peeps running around like headless chickens going oh no, not again! -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Heads up: Fedora pays Microsoft

2012-06-01 Thread Bill Cumming
-ukhttps://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/**UKTeam/ https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Regards Bill Cumming Twitter: @s0l_uk Skype: s0litaire Email: b...@s0l.co.uk : b...@billcumming.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com

[ubuntu-uk] Real manners

2012-05-22 Thread Bill B.
I am quietly impressed following a temporary loss of internet connection requiring a reboot, the U1 client politely waited for Ubuntu Uk podcast [live] to finish before attempting a reconnect refresh. That - folks, is what you call real manners! -- Cheers, Bill B. [SuperEngineer

Re: [ubuntu-uk] boot-repair utility ...

2012-05-16 Thread Bill Baker
On Wed, 2012-05-16 at 12:07 +0100, Barry Drake wrote: Woot-repair Well done for *you* finding it, Barry. Pity you didn't mention where or what though. -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free

Re: [ubuntu-uk] dual boot problem

2012-05-13 Thread Bill Baker
to confirmed as good or rubbish before doing anything [it may not work with your set-up]. It is not my machine - it is yours as such, deserves a 2nd opinion ;) -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free

[ubuntu-uk] Precisely as a child...

2012-05-12 Thread Bill Baker
support whenever they get into trouble - but oh they annoy me so much - so slow to learn! :) good luck, good health good fortune to us all... (Precisely) -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Precisely as a child...

2012-05-12 Thread Bill Baker
On Sat, 2012-05-12 at 11:26 +0100, Isabell Long wrote: On 12 May 2012, at 11:07, Bill Baker boo...@gmail.com wrote: Some comparisons... The style and creativity made me smile a lot. Brilliantly expressed. :-) Isabell. Isabell, Thank you. Much appreciated. It took some time to get

[ubuntu-uk] Cron task?

2012-05-08 Thread Bill Baker
x amount of time of idle kbd/mouse. All I want is to go get a cup of coffee and get back to find the machine displaying random samples of my photos why so hard :( -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Precise - some thoughts .....

2012-05-06 Thread Bill Baker
. The difference here is that the user had enough nouse to ask before use if only the situation you describe could replicate that, then all would be good. -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free

[ubuntu-uk] Nvidia-settigns application and Over-scan problems

2012-05-05 Thread Bill Cumming
. DFP-0: 1920x1080 { ViewPortOut=1900x1060+10+10 } I've tried amending my xorg.conf but it does not seem to make any difference to the monitor output.. Anyone got any hints or ideas? Going back to a single screen is looking good at the moment... -- Regards Bill Cumming Twitter: @s0l_uk Skype

Re: [ubuntu-uk] updated to 12.04: fixes and questions

2012-04-29 Thread Bill Baker
any supporting Python modules somewhere into your PYTHONPATH. Again, quickly package will make a .deb that does all that for you, but it isn't useful to do it during the development phrase. -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667

[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Business Remix upgrade?

2012-04-28 Thread Bill Baker
Could someone look at http://imagebin.org/210105 come up with some rationale pretty please? Business Remix was is a bog standard install [with only addition being grsync [graphical frontend for rsync]. -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Business Remix upgrade?

2012-04-28 Thread Bill Baker
On Sat, 2012-04-28 at 12:33 +0100, Alan Pope wrote: On 28/04/12 11:58, Bill Baker wrote: Could someone look at http://imagebin.org/210105 come up with some rationale pretty please? Interesting. I don't think we factored in upgrades of Business Remix. We'll be making a new version

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 12.04 Unity intro poster

2012-04-28 Thread Bill Baker
I hit the Super** key which, of course, opened the main lens. I typed help. There it was. Whilst that might be an obvious route to me - it most definite;y would not be to a new Unity user. ** I would hit the Super key - wouldn't I. I am SuperEngineer. ;D -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 12.04 Unity intro poster

2012-04-28 Thread Bill Baker
On Sat, 2012-04-28 at 17:23 +0100, Barry Drake wrote: On 28/04/12 15:55, alan c wrote: Errm Alan . we have an HUD. Try simply typing help (or even he) into the lens . Barry - now try pointing that out to a new user. ;) -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 12.04 CD pre-orders

2012-04-20 Thread Bill Baker
On Sun, 2012-04-15 at 20:19 +0100, Alan Bell wrote: On 14/04/12 16:31, Bill Baker wrote: Alan, would it be accwptable to ask for one purely on the basis that when saying you really ought to try this to those I'm trying to convert - it is more convincing / professional to show a cd from

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Youtube colour is wrong

2012-04-15 Thread Bill Baker
answer is often correct. ;) -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 12.04 CD pre-orders

2012-04-14 Thread Bill Baker
for nicking one our copies I will gladly spend the postage etc. Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 12.04 CD pre-orders

2012-04-14 Thread Bill Baker
On Sat, 2012-04-14 at 18:56 +0100, Pete Smout wrote: On 14/04/12 16:31, Bill Baker wrote: Registered Ubuntu User 32366 Not related but how do you Registered Ubuntu User 32366 ? It was a thing started a long time ago [ now forgotten, I fear] http://counter.li.org/ Silver Fox also started

[ubuntu-uk] Worrying article

2012-04-09 Thread Bill Baker
to do be authoritative on the reply] actually respond or reply to the article I wonder? -- Regards, Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Worrying article

2012-04-09 Thread Bill Baker
On Mon, 2012-04-09 at 10:29 +0100, Alan Bell wrote: On 09/04/12 09:24, Bill Baker wrote: This has appeared on Linux Today site: Should you be worried about Ubuntu Desktop's privacy settings? LinuxBSDos: I hope that I am wrong, but your new Ubuntu system could be used to spy on you

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Non Ubuntu Question

2011-09-14 Thread Bill Cumming
/ -- Regards Bill Cumming Twitter: @s0l_uk Skype: s0litaire Email: b...@s0l.co.uk : b...@billcumming.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Format shifting vs. the Criminal Justice Act

2011-08-03 Thread Bill Cumming
The main focus has been with audio cd's in the news today. They have not changed the law regrading circumventing DVD Looks like they are not going to change current rules in regards to movies, since most movies are available in multi format packs already (most current movies come in triple packs

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Linux Courses

2011-07-20 Thread Bill Cumming
I'd love to find any course up here in scotland, got an ILA voucher (£200) heading my way for training. On Jul 20, 2011 7:48 PM, Dino T. d...@dinot.co.uk wrote: It would be both, for my CV and learning experience. I dont want to be investing time and money however on a course where it'd be

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Google+

2011-07-10 Thread Bill Cumming
Nope, Not when their decency filter is giving false positives on the profiles names (like mine), so I'm effectively banned from g+ till the reactivate my account. People have been waiting over a week to get their profile back online!! It's a total pain!! On Jul 10, 2011 11:58 AM, Steve Fisher

Re: [ubuntu-uk] OT - digital TV recorder (Humax) free software.....

2011-07-03 Thread Bill Cumming
All of humax's boxes are linux based, but the hd boxes are mostly binary blobs, since the HD recording must have drm as a requirement for it to be certified. Which is a shame, check out http://hummy.tv for help, tips and tricks for your box On Jul 3, 2011 4:26 PM, alan c aecl...@candt.waitrose.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] unity gimp

2011-05-30 Thread Bill B.
a lot of work to get 11.04 ready [perhaps I'm just a stick in the mud but when it comes to usability - oh dear! Looking forward to next release to see where the usability bugs canbe / have been sorted. Cheers, Bill B. ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk

[ubuntu-uk] Has anyone got 5.1 audio working from the rear jacks of a Nvidia ION board in 10.10?

2011-05-10 Thread Bill Cumming
outputs. I've started a thread in Ubuntu Forums http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=10796147#post10796147 Lot's of people having problems with 5. audio via HDMI cable but none with rear sound jacks. Anyone got any ideas to try?? -- Regards Bill Cumming Twitter: @s0l_uk Skype: s0litaire

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Users needed for masters project

2011-05-05 Thread Bill Cumming
if time permits. Sounds interesting! I'll go register with the team then :-) Cheers, Bruno -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Regards Bill Cumming Twitter: @s0l_uk Skype: s0litaire eMail: b

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Preferred online storage solution?

2011-02-16 Thread Bill Cumming
I'm the same, I use drop box to sync files between my laptop desktop and android and use spideroak to back up my systems.. On 16 Feb 2011 16:53, Steve Fisher xirco...@gmail.com wrote: I run Spideroak and dropbox together they work well. I use spideroak for specific folders and dropbox for

Re: [ubuntu-uk] netbook wifi traffic disconnects all

2011-01-18 Thread Bill Cumming
ports each.. -- Regards Bill Cumming Twitter: @s0l_uk Skype: s0litaire eMail: b...@s0l.co.uk -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Bath Meet up

2010-12-17 Thread Bill Quinn
Hi Laura Sorry I have been away all week. Would have liked to have met up, just a short hop from Birstol to Bath. When you leaving? Bill -Original Message- From: ubuntu-uk-boun...@lists.ubuntu.com [mailto:ubuntu-uk-boun...@lists.ubuntu.com] On Behalf Of Laura Czajkowski Sent: 13

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Bath Meet up

2010-12-17 Thread Bill Quinn
On 17/12/10 14:46, Bill Quinn wrote: just a short hop from Birstol t Don't you mean brissol? ;-) Your probably correct but having migrated to the area I'm still learning the native tongue. Laura - Good luck with your flight, depends how heavy the snow is tonight. Let me know when your next

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Want to create an advert for Ubuntu?

2010-12-04 Thread Bill Cumming
Think its best to keep it simple, at first at least I'm thinking of a tag line like Get things done... Simply Use it to emphasise how easy it is to start, get work done, entertainment etc... On 4 Dec 2010 16:26, Roy Jamison xtee...@googlemail.com wrote: Hi all, I have made 2 adverts for

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Want to create an advert for Ubuntu?

2010-12-04 Thread Bill Cumming
To be honest it was an off the top of my head idea.. On 4 Dec 2010 17:43, Grant Sewell dcg...@thymox.co.uk wrote: -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Using HTC phone via Ubuntu Internet connection

2010-11-12 Thread Bill Cumming
(although saying that I might also use the wifi like I do with my current Nokia phone). Rob -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Regards Bill Cumming Twitter: @s0l_uk Skype: s0litaire eMail: b...@s0l.co.uk

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New Monitor

2010-11-01 Thread Bill Cumming
You should be able to pick up a good 21 inch screen from any online retailer. (Personally I've had problems with scan.co.uk in the past when it came to getting faulty items returned but that was a few years ago..) but any lcds will work with ubuntu On 1 Nov 2010 13:29, Graham Smith

Re: [ubuntu-uk] BBC iPlayer Desktop and 10.04

2010-09-28 Thread Bill Cumming
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Shredding HDD data

2010-08-11 Thread Bill Cumming
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Shredding HDD data

2010-08-11 Thread Bill Cumming
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Shredding HDD data

2010-08-11 Thread Bill Cumming
will be more than enough as this prevents most people getting at any of the data. Vince -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Regards Bill Cumming Twitter: @s0l_uk Skype: s0litaire eMail: b...@s0l.co.uk -- ubuntu-uk

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Shredding HDD data

2010-08-11 Thread Bill Cumming
i know! I usually just use /dev/zero for day to day stuff, but if i've just got a drive from someone, or giving it away, I usually run it through a dcfldd wipe sequence of zero / urandom / zero just to be sure.. ^_^ On 11 August 2010 13:54, Tony Arnold tony.arn...@manchester.ac.uk wrote: Bill

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 2 weeks until Ubuntu in Business event!

2010-06-30 Thread Bill Quinn
Al Great to see the event is nearly a sell out with 2 weeks left to go. How many people registered? We'll be along with some collateral to Support Ubuntu in Business. Bill -Original Message- From: ubuntu-uk-boun...@lists.ubuntu.com [mailto:ubuntu-uk-boun...@lists.ubuntu.com] On Behalf

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Still having problems with recovery......

2010-06-10 Thread Bill Cumming
/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ Hi Have you tried removing *splash quiet form the recovery boot options? You might get some extra error messages that may help... (Press e in the grub menu when Recovery line is highlighted) -- Regards Bill Cumming Twitter: @s0l_uk Skype: s0litaire

[ubuntu-uk] [OT] Learn Linux with CompTIA and LPI

2010-06-08 Thread Bill Quinn
must be correct. CompTIA's decision is final! Competition closes at the end of this month so submit you're form today! Bill Quinn Partner Manager LinuxIT Europe Ltd web: www.linuxit.com http://www.linuxit.com/ phone: +44 (0)1454 333 009 sales

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [OT] Learn Linux with CompTIA and LPI

2010-06-08 Thread Bill Quinn
All To clarify a few points - yes I posted details of the competition but the competition is being run by CompTIA. Any questions, queries or suggestions relating to it should be pointed towards CompTIA. The rules and choice of entry (Facebook) was chosen by CompTIA. I'm just a messenger. Bill

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Media Centre Advice

2010-05-24 Thread Bill Cumming
/UKTeam/ -- Regards Bill Cumming Twitter: @s0l_uk Skype: s0litaire eMail: b...@s0l.co.uk -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Nvidia Settings (was Media Centre Advice)

2010-05-20 Thread Bill Cumming
. Will the revo be configurable to a 40 inch screen? On 20 May 2010 14:49, Alan Pope a...@popey.com wrote: On 20 May 2010 14:40, Bill Cumming b...@s0l.co.uk wrote: Since it's the BIOS, think you have to wait till you get hands on the box to check. The output is configurable with pulseaudio

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Nvidia Settings (was Media Centre Advice)

2010-05-20 Thread Bill Cumming
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] LPIC vs CompTIA Linux+

2010-04-19 Thread Bill Quinn
All Linux+ is now powered by LPI. See the press release from last week: http://lpi.org/eng/about_lpi/what_s_new/comptia_and_lpi_join_forces_to_a dvance_global_linux_workforce Bill -Original Message- From: ubuntu-uk-boun...@lists.ubuntu.com [mailto:ubuntu-uk-boun...@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] LPIC vs CompTIA Linux+

2010-04-19 Thread Bill Quinn
/certification/the_lpic_program/lpic_1/exam_101_sa mple_questions are less obvious. For example: What command sends the output of cmd1 to the input of cmd2? A) cmd1 | cmd2 B) cmd1 || cmd2 C) cmd1 cmd2 D) cmd1 ; cmd2 E) cmd1 cmd2 Bill From: ubuntu-uk

Re: [ubuntu-uk] London Ubuntu install party?

2010-03-29 Thread Bill Quinn
Surely there must be some sponsorship to be got? - Canonical? -Original Message- From: ubuntu-uk-boun...@lists.ubuntu.com [mailto:ubuntu-uk-boun...@lists.ubuntu.com] On Behalf Of pa...@fossbox.org.uk Sent: 29 March 2010 10:39 To: UK Ubuntu Talk Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] London Ubuntu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [marketing] LINUXWORLD EXPO UK 2009 Oct 1 2009

2009-07-23 Thread Bill Quinn
Alan I am more interested if you have anymore information on LINUXWORLD EXPO UK 2009 as to my knowledge there is no more Linux related shows for the rest of 2009. Bill -Original Message- From: ubuntu-uk-boun...@lists.ubuntu.com [mailto:ubuntu-uk-boun...@lists.ubuntu.com] On Behalf

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [marketing] LINUXWORLD EXPO UK 2009 Oct 1 2009

2009-07-23 Thread Bill Quinn
(May 2009). The link which Alan gives links to IDG World Expo who typically run Linux World Expo in the US, although this was rebranded to OpenSource World. So unfortunately I would presume no show in Olympia in October. Bill -Original Message- From: ubuntu-uk-boun...@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Decisions. Decisions, Decisions

2008-09-29 Thread Bill Quinn
For LPI information in the UK please visit: lpi-uk.org. If you go to the Certification Section, there is a section on the exam. Hope this helps. Bill Quinn Product Manager LinuxIT Europe Ltd. http://www.linuxit.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

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