[ubuntu-uk] Goodnight, Ian

Not sure how many have seen this (I've just come across it myself) but Ian Murdock, the "ian" of Debian has passed away ( https://bits.debian.org/2015/12/mourning-ian-murdock.html). A sad loss, thoughts go to his family and friends. Goodnight, Ian. Thanks for the adventure. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ub

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Disappearing characters

Thanks, Liam, I'll give it a go. On 9 March 2015 at 19:18, Liam Proven wrote: > On 9 March 2015 at 14:35, Bruce Beardall wrote: > > Hi All > > > > I've just recently received my new laptop from PC Specialist, the Lafité > as > > they call it (http:/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Disappearing characters

city fallback window manager after Unity lost all it's settings and the launcher failed to display twice. After spending ages fixing it the first time I gave up. I'll have a play with the window manager and see what happens. On 9 March 2015 at 16:56, Alan Lord wrote: > On 09/03/15 13:3

[ubuntu-uk] Disappearing characters

Hi All I've just recently received my new laptop from PC Specialist, the Lafité as they call it (http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/notebooks/lafite/). For the most part, I'm quite happy, 14.10 runs quite smoothly and Unity handles the HD display but I've noticed when typing on LibreOffice Writer, cha

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Distrowatch

It's back up. Clear cache memory/cookies or re-type address rather than using bookmarks. On 9 July 2014 19:42, Gareth France wrote: > Anyone got any idea who stole Distrowatch? And if they plan on returning > it any time soon. > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailm

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Release Parties..

Somehow I always end up having to do something else so I've never been to a release party but I'd love to come along. On 3 April 2014 09:16, James Thomas wrote: > I am certainly up for that. Not that I have missed many release parties... > > :) > > > On 2 April 2014 21:41, Bruno Girin wrote: >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Chromebook Acer C7 - Ubuntu??

Here's a chap who's been tinkering with Ubuntu on Chromebooks: http://chromeos-cr48.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/chrubuntu-1204-now-with-double-bits.html He hasn't tried it on the new Acer but thinks the above instructions should work. He's also got a rough guide for the ARM Chromebook. On 13 November

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Fwd: MY WAITROSE

Yeah, done it. My D'oh! moment for today. :-) On 22 September 2012 18:16, A wrote: > LOL well that was unexpected! Get changing that password, Bruce XD > > > On 22/09/12 17:18, Bruce Beardall wrote: > > Dear All > > Please ignore. > > Apologies. > >

[ubuntu-uk] Fwd: MY WAITROSE

Dear All Please ignore. Apologies. Bruce -- Forwarded message -- From: Bruce Beardall Date: 22 September 2012 17:17 Subject: MY WAITROSE To: British Ubuntu Talk Username: BruceB72 PW: tea90244 -- Forwarded message -- From: Date: 22 September 2012 17:14

Re: [ubuntu-uk] AcidRip and Ubuntu forums

Have you tried installing LAME? Maybe one or other update removed it. Regards Bruce On 14 October 2011 21:40, ** wrote: > I am trying to use AcidRip but according to the debug log it has apparently > "couldn't find encoder for codec mp3" Since it used to work OK I can only > assume an update

Re: [ubuntu-uk] I'm new

Hi Alex We're just people and sometimes people get frustrated. For the most part, we play nice, honest. :-) Welcome! Bruce On 24 July 2011 10:58, wrote: > Hi! > > I'm new to all this, but been reading the discussions coming in through the > emails. Is it just me, or is there some sort of pe

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Off Topic (Ram)

Many thanks, Martin. I regularly visit my local CeX although their stock list is hit and miss, for obvious reasons. Cheers Bruce On 20 June 2011 19:49, Martin Houston wrote: > As it happens I managed to get a gig of ram as 2x 512MB at the local CeX > (Computer Exchange) shop. > > Doubled the

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Off topic - RAM

Thanks Jim and thanks all! It looks like Steve Flynn has got me sorted. Thanks again B On 20 June 2011 17:09, Jim Price wrote: > On 20/06/11 15:16, Bruce Beardall wrote: > >> Dear All >> >> Apologies for an off-topic query but I�m looking for old PC RAM someone &g

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Off topic - RAM

Hi Steve That's pretty much what I've got at the moment: two slots filled with 256mb each, so I'll be looking for pairs of RAM up to 1gig each. Cheers Bruce On 20 June 2011 15:58, Steve Fisher wrote: > Will have a look, was clearing the attic yesterday and I saw some old ram, > but I think t

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Off topic - RAM

if that's a price you'd be looking for? > > Thanks and Regards, > > Liam Gallear > > On 20 Jun 2011, at 15:16, Bruce Beardall wrote: > > > Dear All > > > > Apologies for an off-topic query but I’m looking for old PC RAM someone > might have tha

[ubuntu-uk] Off topic - RAM

Dear All Apologies for an off-topic query but I’m looking for old PC RAM someone might have that they’re willing to sell or at least know of a decent vendor. A little while ago, I bought a second hand PC as a general purpose family machine. It came with a 2.4Ghz processor but only 512Mb RAM. A l

[ubuntu-uk] Right Mouse Click

ory that you ran the xev command from - I don't know why > he was expecting it to be in /tmp > > Bodsda > Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device > > -Original Message- > From: Bruce Beardall > Sender: ubuntu-uk-boun...@lists.ubuntu.com > Date: Fri, 4 Mar 20

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Right Mouse Click

Nope, no debug file in sight. On 4 March 2011 12:18, John MM wrote: > On 04/03/11 12:08, Bruce Beardall wrote: > >> Hi All >> >> Anyone else having a problem with the right mouse click working properly >> since installing Maverick? I've had the same pro

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Right Mouse Click

Thanks John, I'll give that a go when I get home. Cheers Bruce On 4 March 2011 12:18, John MM wrote: > On 04/03/11 12:08, Bruce Beardall wrote: > >> Hi All >> >> Anyone else having a problem with the right mouse click working properly >> since installing

[ubuntu-uk] Right Mouse Click

Hi All Anyone else having a problem with the right mouse click working properly since installing Maverick? I've had the same problem on both Intel and AMD based systems and playing with the live version of Natty last night appears that the problem is persisting into the next version. Regards Bru

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Netbook Ubuntu v. plain Ubuntu

My Acer Aspire One is two years old, came with: Linpus; 1Gb RAM; 120Gb HDD. It's never had a problem running the full desktop Ubuntu. Some of them at that time did come with 512mb RAM in which case I would upgrade to 1Gb and go from there. Hope that helps. Bruce On 4 February 2011 21:22, Diann

Re: [ubuntu-uk] buying a laptop?

Hi George I've (just this weekend) got myself the HP Pavilion dv6-3122sa (X86_64). Granted, two days isn't a great deal of testing but thus far, it's proven to be a great piece of kit - Bluetooth seems to work fine, as does WiFi and the ATI card (via non-free drivers which simply requires a choice

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Happy new year .....

Happy New Year to all penguins. Bruce On 1 January 2011 00:55, Barry Drake wrote: > Date: Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:51:35 + > > Happy New Year to all of you. > > Barry. > > -- > What do you see when you use your Computer? Same old thing? > ...There IS a Better Way! Ubuntu! > > > -- > ubuntu-uk@

Re: [ubuntu-uk] (no subject)

Glad to have you join the family, Pottar. Welcome! Please be more careful about where you put your address details, though. This is not a secure list. Warm regards Bruce On 20 October 2010 23:14, Pottar Muzamba wrote: > Hi Everybody. > > It is my pleasure to join the UKubuntu community. Look

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Oracle sues Google over Java

You're right, of course, Alan but perhaps this lawsuit will test that very principle? On 13 August 2010 11:34, Alan Pope wrote: > On 13 August 2010 11:27, Bruce Beardall wrote: > > For those who don't already know, Oracle has decided to sue Google for > using > &g

[ubuntu-uk] Oracle sues Google over Java

For those who don't already know, Oracle has decided to sue Google for using Java, somehow missing the whole "Java is Open Source" idea. Is this what Oracle had in mind when buying Sun? An IP cash cow? Details here: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/08/13/oracle_sues_google/ Regards Bruce -- ub

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Looking for volunteers

I'd be happy to give it a go. Cheers Bruce On 6 July 2010 20:40, Nick Brandon wrote: > Over the past few weeks I've been adapting the live CD, trying out a number > of different configurations. Ultimately I'd like it to be more useable "out > of the box" for me as a UK user and genuinely I'm

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell says Ubuntu safer than Windows

You can also try www.pcspecialist.co.uk. I haven't used them myself but you can select No Operating System when you configure your choice (same goes for MS Office and Anti Virus). They do netbooks, laptops, PCs etc. Regards Bruce On 15 June 2010 09:25, Matthew Bassett wrote: > On 14 June 2010

[ubuntu-uk] Rumour Mill: Google to Open Source VP8 Codec

For those who haven't already seen it: http://www.osnews.com/story/23151/Rumour_Google_To_Open_Source_VP8_Video_Codec Just a rumour at the moment but who knows? Cheers Bruce -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] DEB again

I think Alan's getting the fuzzy end of the lollipop here. In all fairness (and I'm not trying to put words in his mouth) I think he was simply trying to advise that discussion lists need to stay within certain parameters in order to stop going off topic and thus risk descending into slanging match

Re: [ubuntu-uk] DEB again

I certainly don't want to be pushing a political agenda (especially where it's not wanted) and Alan makes a perfectly reasonable point but I can't help but consider the following: For a group of Linux supporters [albeit, a specific distribution], it seems a bit odd that there isn't more discussion

Re: [ubuntu-uk] DEB again

I've got it, too. I think it's difficult and uncertain territory for something like Canonical to get involved in and free software supporters run the risk of being painted even more like anarchists by raising our voices but I think not doing so risks a number of the freedoms we rely on in being abl

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Touchpad Trouble

for disabling the > trackpad? I know many laptops do. Its possible the update enabled this > feature and somehow its enabled. > > Just a random idea. > > Colin > > Sent from my Nokia E71 phone > -Original Message- > From: Bruce Beardall > Sent: 11/03/2010 10:12

[ubuntu-uk] Touchpad Trouble

Hi All Last night, while working on my Aspire One (running Karmic), I was prompted for some updates which I allowed to run and carried on with my work. Problem is, my touchpad's no longer working. Admittedly, I had also installed AWN and SIM dock (just playing around with different docks). Any ide

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Alex (laptop, not person)

Exactly my point and before you even get there, you pay £300 + for the laptop. A little bit like paying the SIM-free price for a phone and still buying into the full cost of the contract with the network. I applaud their effort but if they're going to copy the mobile networks' business model, then

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Alex (laptop, not person)

I think it's a nice idea but given that the business is obviously based around the support services, it strikes me they're charging too much for the initial payment for the laptop. Just a thought. Cheers Bruce On 19 February 2010 10:10, Johnathon Tinsley wrote: > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAG

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Good news for Linux promotion?

Me too, I'm definitely holding out until some ARM based options are on the table. Despite desperately needing a new laptop and even a new netbook, I'd rather not spend money on a new Intel machine until I've had a chance to see the competition in action. When I had my G4 iBook, Ubuntu PPC worked w

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Installing on a USB drive

I've done this too. Worked fine for me. Bruce On 2 February 2010 12:57, Jonathon Fernyhough wrote: > On 2 February 2010 12:36, Matthew Macdonald-Wallace > wrote: > > Quoting Keith Powell : > >> > >> To clarify, I would like to actually install Ubuntu on the drive, not > >> use the drive as a U

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New Laptop Time

I haven't had any direct experience but I've had my eye on PC Specialist - www.pcspecialist.co.uk - for a while. Pretty decent prices and you're able to configure the laptop/PC to pretty much whatever you want including the option of "No Operating System" [certainly much more of a configuration on

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Installing itunes on Wine.

Amazon Mp3 Play.com We7 Spotify Last.fm Magnatune and these are just off the top of my head. The list of alternatives to iTunes gets longer every day. Give them a go, you might surprise yourself as to how easy it is to change provider. Regards Bruce 2009/9/23 Gordon > Rik Boland wrote: > > I

Re: [ubuntu-uk] dead netbook

; posted works a treat. > > 2009/9/8 Bruce Beardall : > > Thanks Rob > > > > I'll have to wait until this evening but I'll give it a go. > > > > Cheers > > > > Bruce > > > > > > 2009/9/8 Rob Beard > >> > >>

Re: [ubuntu-uk] dead netbook

Thanks Rob I'll have to wait until this evening but I'll give it a go. Cheers Bruce 2009/9/8 Rob Beard > Bruce Beardall wrote: > > Pressed the power button on my Acer Aspire One this morning and the > > button light goes on followed by the whirring of the fan but

[ubuntu-uk] dead netbook

Pressed the power button on my Acer Aspire One this morning and the button light goes on followed by the whirring of the fan but that's it. Not even a BIOS to hack into. Any ideas? Anyone heard of this happening to other Aspire Ones? It's currently got Jaunty installed which was running fine - t

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Pulling the url from a BBC embedded video

Try get_iplayer. You can find it here: http://linuxcentre.net/getiplayer/ Cheers Bruce 2009/8/1 Macho Philipovich > Hi there. > > I'm trying to find the streaming video file at > http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8179294.stm to stream/save it > using mplayer. Using firebug to analyse th

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Google Chrome OS Announced

I think it's still early days for those kinds of concerns. The Chrome OS will have to face being the new contender for at least a little while, yet. And like others have said, we want some high profile non-Apple competition to raise awareness of the choices available. If that is achieved, it'll cha

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Google Chrome OS Announced

I generally find the Beeb's tech and IT reporting to be limited. There are some things the Beeb does very well, but Tech isn't one of them. 2009/7/8 Steve Cook > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- > Hash: SHA1 > > James Milligan wrote: > > http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/introducing-googl

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Google Chrome OS Announced

Just saw this myself. How soon until we get Goobuntu or Uchromtu? My take? Overall this will be a good thing as, increasingly, the OS will be irrelevent therefore the OS will increasingly be Linux. Even Microsloth will find a way to make money out of it. Everyone's a winner! Cheers Bruce 2009

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu One - timescale?

Michael Douglas wrote: alan c wrote: I recently decided to try the proposed Ubuntu One facility, and got myself on a waiting list. Any ideas of timescales please, anyone? I gave up waiting and managed to wangle an invite. I've not installed it yet (internet issues, a

[ubuntu-uk] Sony Walkman Enticing Again?

For me, at least, if the following report is true: http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/08/sony-building-android-based-walkman-and-pnd-for-2010-launch/ Sony could well become sexy again. A mainstream PMP that easily plays mp3 and ogg? Sign me up! (admittedly, I don't know if ogg support is standard

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Asus and Microsoft sitting in a tree....

Sounds like the heat is getting to you, Dave. Go outside, have an ice cream, tell them I said it's OK. :-) On the subject of ARM based netbooks/tops, I can't wait for these to come out. Dave, any chance of the Ubuntu-UK team getting hold of one of these to do a review of on the podcast? Perhaps d

[ubuntu-uk] Asus and Microsoft sitting in a tree....

http://www.osnews.com/story/21589/Asus_Microsoft_Launch_Anti-Linux_Netbook_Campaign I suppose it was bound to happen. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu User Magazine

I've also seen it at various WH Smith's stores. I love the idea of it but this issue is very obviously for newbies (which, in itself, is fine) but I'd have to see as many articles aimed at more experienced users as there are aimed at newbies to consider buying it. I reckon this current issue would

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Intel & Nokia = Open Source Telephony

; Does this mean cheaper rates etc? > > Or am I barking up the wrong tree? > > James > > > On 12 May 2009, at 10:41, Bruce Beardall wrote: > > For those who are interested, Intel & Nokia announce an open source > telephony project: > > <http://ofono.or

[ubuntu-uk] Intel & Nokia = Open Source Telephony

For those who are interested, Intel & Nokia announce an open source telephony project: http://ofono.org/blogs/holtmann/2009/announcing-ofonoorg Regards Bruce -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu and a Great Grandma. A great story.

What? A story as good as this doesn't deserve to be mentioned more than once? Cheers Bruce 2009/4/15 Philip Wyett > On Wed, 2009-04-15 at 04:40 +0100, Philip Wyett wrote: > > I'll not spoil this one and leave you to read it through. :-) > > > > > http://dnc.digitalunite.com/2009/03/31/shoppin

[ubuntu-uk] Touch Book

For those of you who haven't already seen this, the new toy from the guy who brought us the Zonbu. http://www.osnews.com/story/21075/Want_Touch_Book If it's as good as they make out it could prove interesting since the hardware design is supposed to be open, should make a very easy install for U

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Buying a Acer Notebook.....

UNetbootin works fine but if you're able to run Ubuntu elsewhere, go to System/Administration/Create a USB startup disk - with that you'll need a USB memory stick of at least 1 Gig and a linux ISO image. Once done, reboot (change bios if needed and from that point on it's just like using a live boo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Introduction, and research

Hi Karl I couldn't tell you where to start with this (although it's an interesting idea), just thought I'd drop a line and say welcome to the adventure. Or should that be ubu-venture? Regards Bruce 2009/1/21 Karl Beecher > Hi, > > My name is Karl Beecher, I've been a Linux user for about 5

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Greetings

Hi Graham Welcome to the list. Good to have you on board. Regards Bruce On 15/12/2008, Graham Binns wrote: > > Hello all, > > Thought I should introduce myself since I'm new to the list. > > I'm a Developer working for Canonical. I'm part of the Launchpad Bug > Tracker development team; at th

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Swindon school asks for ubuntu help

This would be a great case study for the podcast. On 12/3/08, Steve Laming <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I am in Swindon and would be happy to help. > > Steve > > 2008/12/3 Andy Loughran <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Alan, >> >> I'm not in the Swindon area - but would be very interested to hear more >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu-uk Digest, Vol 44, Issue 2

Yup, Andrew, may I suggest you check your settings either on your phone or with Gmail? We're getting multiples on this side. Cheers Bruce On 12/2/08, John Atkinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Guys > > I did not sign up to get spammed with 24 emails for no real reason I > don't mind reading

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Winner announcement: Team Leader / PoC 2009

Congratulations Dave. And thanks to all candidates. Regards Bruce On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 12:10 AM, Michael Wood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > It gives me great pleasure to announce that Dave Walker has won the > Ubuntu-UK Team Leader Elections. > > A massive thank you to: > >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Windows Vista Ultimate Edition

Give it to Paul, let him exercise his freedom of choice. Bruce On 11/17/08, Paul Mellors <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Javad Ayaz wrote: > > Buy ubuntu get windows free? > > > > 2008/11/17 Jai Harrison <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > > > > Hey guys, > > > > So I jus

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Voting process, was: Voting Opens For Team Leader

I'd go for the two year mark as well. Bruce On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 6:14 PM, Alan Pope <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 2008/11/16 Matthew Daubney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > I'll stick this in this thread as it's related. Will there be a chance > > to discuss the election process once it's finished?

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Windows Free Laptops

I was just looking at the HDD version, thanks for that, Adam. Cheers Bruce On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 11:17 AM, Adam Bagnall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > Rob Beard wrote: > > Dale Clarke wrote: > > > >> The Problem is that Tesco tried to get on the Acer Aspire One Linux > >> bandwagon selling it a

[ubuntu-uk] Windows Free Laptops

Hi All Slightly off topic but I've found a PC / Laptop supplier where you can choose a machine without an OS. www.pcspecialist.co.uk I haven't done an exhaustive search yet (nor, for that matter, have I had any real experience of their service) but they seem to offer pretty good configuration op

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Acer Aspire

Thanks for the feedback, Keith. I'm also looking to pick up an Aspire One, it's great to know there's such a short trip to Ubuntuland! Cheers Bruce On Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 2:11 PM, keith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Further to my previous posts on this subject I have now installed Ubuntu > eee

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [marketing] Intrepid 8.10 Kubuntu - disaster

I think you raise some important concerns, Alan. As a Gnome user, I can't really say I've had much recent experience beyond a cursory glance at KDE 4 but I think this leads to an interesting question: If we're to advocate Linux [and as far as this list is concerned, Ubuntu] should we be concentrat

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Intrepid Discs

I can send you my release candidate that I burned over the weekend. After that, it'll be a minimal update. Can't see it getting to you for Thursday, though. Bruce On Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 3:49 PM, Alan Pope <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 2008/10/28 Jai Harrison <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > Is anyone h

Re: [ubuntu-uk] OpenOffice 3.0 repositories for Hardy

I must admit, I didn't see that bit, just remembered seeing the heading the other day on the site. Bruce On Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 3:21 PM, Alan Pope <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 2008/10/21 Bruce Beardall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > Tombuntu is usually pretty good wi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] OpenOffice 3.0 repositories for Hardy

Tombuntu is usually pretty good with his How-to instructions. http://tombuntu.com/index.php/2008/10/14/install-openofficeorg-30-in-ubuntu-804-and-810/ On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 2:39 PM, Rob Beard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi folks, > > As OpenOffice.org has been released, I wondered if anyone

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [EVENT] Linux Expo Live 2008 - October the 23rd - 25th Olympia, London

Dave, Forgive me for being a complete idiot but could you confirm I've added my name correctly? Unfortunately, I can only do the Saturday. Regards Bruce On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 3:10 PM, Dave Walker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Chaps, > > Just another reminder about *THE* event to be at thi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [Fwd: Intrepid Release Parties]

Excellent idea! Somebody get that man a drink! On Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 11:33 AM, Adam Bagnall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > Roger Lancefield wrote: > > > > 2008/9/29 Ellis Corbie Riley <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > :/ > > > > 15 year olds allowed in? > > > > > >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Linux Expo Live

Thanks Dave But let us know all the same, I can't afford much but I'd like to help wherever I can. Cheers Bruce On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 10:38 AM, Dave Walker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Bruce Beardall wrote: > > If it comes to paying, how much is it likely to be?

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Linux Expo Live

If it comes to paying, how much is it likely to be? Are any funds available? Do we need to raise funds? Would Canonical be willing to part sponsor those funds in lieu of them not attending? Regards Bruce On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 10:15 AM, Dave Walker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Adam Bagnall wrot

[ubuntu-uk] Dell Mini 9

Is now available to order from Dell UK with Ubuntu pre-installed. [Just in case you're interested] http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/laptop-inspiron-9?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&s=dhs -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Free Dell Mini 9

hat OS it's going to be running. On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 10:26 AM, Rob Beard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Bruce Beardall wrote: > > Vodafone is planning to offer the Dell Mini 9 for free with a mobile > > broadband contract. > > > > You can pre-registe

[ubuntu-uk] Free Dell Mini 9

Vodafone is planning to offer the Dell Mini 9 for free with a mobile broadband contract. You can pre-register your interest here: http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/mobile-phones/pre-register/&model=Netbook&manufacturer=Dell&type=handset While on the subject - does anyone have any feedback on mobile broad

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Semi Ubuntu question!- Google Android

I would consider the chances should be excellent. Given that it's an open platform, even if it isn't compatible initially, I would expect to see a whole host of distros being able to connect without any trouble in the coming months. On Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 2:59 PM, Javad Ayaz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> w

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Linux Expo Live

I can help out on Saturday. Cheers Bruce On Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 2:19 PM, Robert McWilliam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It looks like there is going to be a linux expo in London this year: > > http://www.linuxexpolive.co.uk/ > > It's being held along side Creative Pro Expo and Mac Live Expo at

Re: [ubuntu-uk] scanner

Hi Norman I've got a HP Deskjet F380 printer/scanner combo and if memory serves, I've had it since round about Dapper Drake time. From that time until now, Ubuntu's never had a problem with either printing or scanning. So much so, that my other half prefers to print from my laptop as hers (running

Re: [ubuntu-uk] itunes and ubunto

I haven't tried running iTunes on the latest version of Crossover Office but from memory, the best you could hope for was to get it basically up and running but from there on out, very buggy. You'd probably have more luck running it on a virtualised Windows box (VM Ware / Virtual Box) but such envi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 12" Ubuntu Inspiron

Maybe it comes with ice-cream. :-) On Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 1:15 PM, Tony Travis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Michael Holloway wrote: > > Actually it seems its power by "Linux Ubunto". > > > > Wonder if that's any good :) > > Ciao, Michael. > > È la versione Italiana ;-) > >Tony. > -- > Dr

[ubuntu-uk] 12" Ubuntu Inspiron

Hi all, in case you're interested, found this through Engadget: http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.204-8424.aspx A 12" Ubuntu powered Inspiron for just £299. (available from 6 October) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Wirelessly exchanging files

Hi All A friend and myself at work are looking to exchange files between our two laptops wirelessly. Security concerns at work mean we can't necessarily use the network and it would be a bit laborious to use burn discs and pass them back and forth constantly. He's using Vista and I'm running Hardy.

Re: [ubuntu-uk] What the Dell?

Cheers John! On Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 10:43 AM, John Levin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Bruce Beardall wrote: > > The new Mini Inspiron 9 is out. > > > > Thanks to Engadget, the link to the Ubuntu flavoured US version is here: > > > http://configure.us.del

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Spotting - BBC

I will not surrender! Yeah, OK, I will. Just wanted to wave my flag from my soapbox. I'm still smiling. On Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 10:30 AM, Philip Newborough < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 10:04 AM, Bruce Beardall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > You&

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Spotting - BBC

You're right, Philip, the real issues were actually few in number but my real objection is the way Linux is portrayed in articles such as this by the BBC. It seems to me the BBC are more concerned with looking cool in presenting it's insightful articles investigating such "official" entities as Mic

[ubuntu-uk] What the Dell?

The new Mini Inspiron 9 is out. Thanks to Engadget, the link to the Ubuntu flavoured US version is here: http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?cs=19&kc=6f961&oc=dnpcxw1&x=7&y=8 But only a WinXP version on the UK site: http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/lap

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Desperately seeking Ubuntu Webbook - with Bolt Cutters!

It does say that on the website but when I've had a peek inside my local CPW, the model they had on display was definitely running Linux. On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 11:53 AM, Seb Ward <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Are you sure Ubuntu was on it? Because their website says its shipped with > XP. > > >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] WTB: Ubuntu Laptop

Check out the Linux Emporium (http://www.linuxemporium.co.uk/index.html). They offer CD's, DVD's, Laptops and Free Ubuntu stickers. On 8/21/08, Jai Harrison <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hey all, > > University starts in about a month and I'm *still* without a new > laptop. I figure I ought to bu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Another Linux portable

Xiptech is a Chinese outfit: http://www.xiptech.com/enmain.htm It's difficult to find details on their Office applications but I believe, after looking here: http://www.knekt.net/preloads.htm that they're mostly just rebranded Gnome Office apps (AbiWord, Gnumeric etc.) On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 10:

Re: [ubuntu-uk] OT: Good Laptop Brands for Linux?

Although they're just "grunt 'n go" models, I've had two Acer Travelmates with which I've had no problems at all running Linux. On 7/29/08, Michael Holmes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I thought I'd ask here if you dont mind, but does anyone have any > recommendations on which laptop brands I sho

Re: [ubuntu-uk] ISPs

I used to be with UKLinux.net when I was on dial-up. Never had a problem. I just got greedy because I got a better deal with Virgin. However, since we're moving soon and given what's happening, I'll seriously consider going back to them if they can supply whichever address we end up in. On Mon, Ju

Re: [ubuntu-uk] recommend some cheapish headphones for me! NON ubuntu related topic!!!

Hi Javad HMV do "Gumi" headphones for £7.99, although I haven't used them myself, although I got some "Skullcandy" headphones for around £12 or £14, also from HMV, which I've been quite happy with. Hope that helps Bruce On 7/8/08, Javad Ayaz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi, > > My better hal

Re: [ubuntu-uk] BBC News - Stallman

ECTED]> wrote: > > On 04/07/2008, Bruce Beardall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > I think Softwarefreedomday is great but I still think we need more and > > something of a higher profile. Or am I just never satisfied? :-) > > > I think all the ingredie

Re: [ubuntu-uk] BBC News - Stallman

I think Softwarefreedomday is great but I still think we need more and something of a higher profile. Or am I just never satisfied? :-) Bruce On 7/4/08, Matthew Macdonald-Wallace <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Quoting Bruce Beardall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > Thi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] BBC News - Stallman

This is our greatest challenge. Articles and education about free software in publications such as Linux Format / Magazine / Journal are all well and good but they're largely preaching to the converted. What we need is to spread the word in the wider field. There are still far too many people who d

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Wanted: Podcast transcribers

Hi All I haven't responded to any of these before but I'd be happy to get involved with the transcribing. Not being a coder I'd still love to do my bit for the community and this sounds like a great way to go about it. Cheers Bruce On 6/25/08, Alan Pope <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi, > > W