Re: [ubuntu-uk] mbr

2012-01-28 Thread Ged Byrom
-- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ darik's boot and nuke will blank hdd's but can take a while depending what setting you choose. http://www.dban.org/ regards ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https

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

2010-10-15 Thread Ged Byrom
the manlug mailing list here : http://www.manlug.org/?page_id=779 The meetings are 2pm - 4pm officially but can go on longer. Just turn up everyone welcome. Ged. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Lucid Lynx TV Advert

2010-01-31 Thread Ged Byrom
Why not have a competition for an advert for ubuntu, like the one for linux a while ago ? It will cost little or nothing and practice makes perfect for the future. Or two competitions, video for tv and text for newspapers ? Just a thought Ged. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [marketing] Possible Training Events

2010-01-18 Thread Ged Byrom
really confusing reading through all that stuff. John Hi John, Try this for restricted formats: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats ged. ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Proposed Manchester Ubuntu 10.04 Jam

2010-01-18 Thread Ged Byrom
I'll have that, dates and times permitting of course. Ged. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Video's wont play after update.....

2009-11-15 Thread Ged Byrom
seen it online somewhere aswell. I pasted it in an office document for my own use but it doesn't look as clear as it was laid out in the original email. I can send it to you if you can't find the original. It's 4 pages. I'm sure alan c will post it again when he sees it.(Please). Bye Ged

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Video's wont play after update.....

2009-11-15 Thread Ged Byrom
Hi Steve, That's the one. Bye Ged ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] laptop batteries

2009-10-11 Thread ged byrom269
This sounds interesting. Where do the new cells come from ? I have a Tiny laptop and of course the batteries are expensive and quite rare. I haven't opened it yet but I will be doing. What will I expect to see ? Any things to avoid damaging ? On Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:38:13 +0100, Peter Adam

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Reminder - DFEY-NW tomorrow :: Young Rewired State Announcements

2009-08-15 Thread ged byrom269
I'm not young, and I'm in the North West of England, and I don't mind. I wish the Google thingy said 15-81 and we could have all gone. On Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:33:23 +0100, William Anderson ne...@well.com wrote: Tim Dobson wrote: Just a reminder that the DFEY-NW meeting is taking place

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Film scanning

2009-07-13 Thread ged byrom
it working yet. I haven't tried for a while. Bye Ged -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] wacom bamboo

2009-06-25 Thread ged byrom
but with a fetch complete message button at the top, which when pressed showed the same message. So they're not really blank. regards Ged. -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] My 'snazzy Korean laptop' has conked out

2009-06-15 Thread ged byrom
battery. I took the battery out and used the power lead for a couple of months. Plugged the completely discharged battery back in and it now holds a charge where before it would shut down in minutes from a full charge. regards Ged. -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Scrambled screen

2009-06-10 Thread ged byrom
only up to the evil bit so far!! What about taking the machine to a lug meeting ? Regards Ged. -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Scrambled screen

2009-06-10 Thread ged byrom
to a state before the update nobbled him ? Regards Ged On Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:27:16 +0100, ged byrom ged.by...@ntlworld.com wrote: I'm sorry if I've missed something here, but why can't the scrambled screen be fixed ? He had an error message about a missing nvidia driver. All this windows

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Scrambled screen

2009-06-10 Thread ged byrom
On Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:30:22 +0100, Matthew Daubney m...@daubers.co.uk wrote: On Wed, 2009-06-10 at 19:14 +0100, ged byrom wrote: I've just run: sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg to reset my xorg.conf file automatically. I had followed instructions to get graphics stable

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Rampant gnome-system-monitor!!

2009-05-04 Thread ged byrom
uninstalled gnome-system-manager and installed xosview which is a system monitor. The cpu use only hits about 50% now thanks to Xorg. But it is struggling to start up and I don't think I'll be able to cure it. Not clever enough. Thanks to Farran and Kevin for suggestions. Ged On Mon, 04 May

[ubuntu-uk] Rampant gnome-system-monitor!!

2009-05-03 Thread ged byrom
usually upgrade because of the grief I've had in the past and it looks like I've done it again-or have I ? Here's hoping Ged. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Announcement: Manchester Release Party

2009-04-25 Thread ged byrom
out. And the cake was brilliant!! Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Jaunty Jackalope

2009-03-21 Thread ged byrom
Is there any special reason for naming this release after a mythical beastie rather than a real beastie ? Are we likely to see the haggis release or the even rarer mirk in the future ? Ged -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Jaunty Jackalope

2009-03-21 Thread ged byrom
On Sat, 21 Mar 2009 10:05:39 -, Tim Powys-Lybbe t...@southfarm.plus.com wrote: In message of 21 Mar, ged byrom ged.by...@ntlworld.com wrote: Is there any special reason for naming this release after a mythical beastie rather than a real beastie ? Are we likely to see the haggis release

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Jaunty Jackalope

2009-03-21 Thread ged byrom
On Sat, 21 Mar 2009 10:21:36 -, Sean Miller s...@seanmiller.net wrote: On Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 9:32 AM, ged byrom ged.by...@ntlworld.com wrote: Is there any special reason for naming this release after a mythical beastie rather than a real beastie ? When did you last see an Ibex

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Manchester Ubuntu Release Party

2009-03-21 Thread ged byrom
is, are people interested and where and when could we have the party? Okay, I've spoken to someone at BBC Manchester and it's possible that we will be able to use the BBC bar inside the BBC building on Oxford Road. What do people think of this idea? I'm happy with the BBC Ged -- Using

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Introduction

2009-03-19 Thread ged byrom
nothing seems to have happened since. So come on down, there are a few ubuntu users and free software people about. Check the website for the next meeting because there has been some building work going on recently. Ged. -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Introduction

2009-03-19 Thread ged byrom
Please disregard the other message from me. I didn't check the email address before I pressed the button. Have sent the message to the list so no need to forward it. Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Introduction

2009-03-19 Thread ged byrom
seems to have happened since. So come on down, there are a few ubuntu users and free software people about. Check the website for the next meeting because there has been some building work going on recently. Ged. -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Manlug

2009-01-21 Thread ged byrom
, or know how active they are? Watch this space for the next meeting http://www.manlug.org/ All the best Ged -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [ADMIN] Call for a new leader

2008-11-06 Thread ged byrom
If the position has now changed from 'point of contact' to 'team leader' will you be putting you're name down for another go ? Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Spotting

2008-06-07 Thread Ged
/product_info.php?products_id=145 (which is awesome btw) Some guy pointed at me and gave a knowing smile and said niiice!. Cheers, Al. XXL is out of stock. Should we not be doing an ubuntu diet or exercise plan ? Just a thought. Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Route Planning Solution?

2008-04-14 Thread Ged
sites. I've had a quick look but couldn't find what I was looking for. Try on the sheflug mailing list. That is where the invitation came from. Good Luck Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Route Planning Solution?

2008-04-13 Thread Ged
do the same !! Good Luck Ged. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

2008-03-14 Thread Ged
Ged wrote: Ged wrote: http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Other+products/eSys+S709001UK+Intel+PC+System+%2B+Linux+?productId=30498 Aria is now selling Linux fitted PC's with Ubuntu, and for a VERY good price, and a bloody good spec. Intel(R) Celeron 3.2GHz Processor 80GB

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

2008-03-14 Thread Ged
Ged wrote: http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Other+products/eSys+S709001UK+Intel+PC+System+%2B+Linux+?productId=30498 Aria is now selling Linux fitted PC's with Ubuntu, and for a VERY good price, and a bloody good spec. Intel(R) Celeron 3.2GHz Processor 80GB – 7200RPM Hard Disk Drive

Re: [ubuntu-uk] where is everyone?

2008-03-04 Thread Ged
alan c wrote: Is it me, or something at my end here, but things seem uncommonly quiet on this list for the last several days? Quiet here too from all the ubuntu lists. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Starting a PSU

2007-12-20 Thread Ged
Hi Alec, You connect the black wire and the green wire. Link below may be just what you're looking for. http://www.dvhardware.net/modules.php?name=Sectionssop=viewarticleartid=5 Regards Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] memory lane, was: Please can someone look at this and try to help

2007-11-12 Thread ged byrom
You lot must have been seriously rich in them days to be able to afford all them computers. I'm still begging the hand me downs. Spare a poor boy a broken computer missus ? O. Twist. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Im Back!

2007-11-08 Thread ged byrom
STONE COLD is that you ? best wishes Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] OT: Disc duplication - anyone know any places that can do it cheap?

2007-10-12 Thread ged
Link to duplicating machines at scan. The auto loaders start to get a little expensive. http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Products.ASP?CatID=12FilterCategories=416Thumbnails=yes Regards Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] How 'Gnu' are you?

2007-10-05 Thread ged
Typing Tutor Game Starring Tux unrar Unarchiver for .rar files (non-free version) Reason: Modifications problematic 11 non-free packages, 0.8% of 1295 installed packages. Ged Byrom wrote: I can't believe how good I,ve been. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Phishing and linux

2007-10-03 Thread ged
. Ged Byrom wrote: What's the chance of being taken over by these things ? How can I check for root kits on linux ? Ged. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Launchpad and mailing list was: (Re: Citizens rejoice! Your Lord and Master stands on high, playing track 3.)

2007-10-01 Thread ged
On 30/09/2007, ged [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The reason I didn't vote was the fact that you had to be registered on Launchpad. I followed the link to join and then thought that I had no right being there. It appeared to be for developers. I think Launchpad was originally made

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Citizens rejoice! Your Lord and Master stands on high, playing track 3.

2007-09-30 Thread ged
signed up to this mailing list then, but I've never seen him since. So the question is -- Is this the right place to be ? Ged p.s. I would have voted for you anyway and can we have a screencast of the election result please ? -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman

[ubuntu-uk] Mailing List Etiquette was (Re: Top Posting: a request.)

2007-09-26 Thread ged
you. Ged (not an expert) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Whippets ( Was What's happened to all the Linux Mags? WHSmiths Watch)

2007-06-22 Thread ged
Hey Ted, You can't beat a bit of bedlington in your whippet. I don't mind a nice terrier about the place myself. Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] setting up bt home hub in ubuntu

2007-06-12 Thread ged
Just a polite enquiry about the WEP key wrote on the back of these BT wireless routers. Is it really wep ? It is my understanding that wep is well and truly broken-about 53 seconds to be precise, may be even quicker now. I obtained the Bt 2091 off ebay for a friend and that had a little

Re: [ubuntu-uk] setting up bt home hub in ubuntu

2007-06-12 Thread ged byrom
LeeUKHA wrote: On Tue, 2007-06-12 at 19:11 +0100, ged wrote: Just a polite enquiry about the WEP key wrote on the back of these BT wireless routers. Is it really wep ? The _default_ is. If you visit http://bthomehub.home/ once setup you can change it to WPA

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Google does it again...

2007-04-01 Thread ged
Matthew Macdonald-Wallace wrote: Yet another stunner from Google: http://www.google.com/tisp/ M. That's not bad for an april fools joke. Better than double yellow lines the full length of the M6 motorway. Ged. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] GetGNULinux.Org

2007-03-21 Thread ged
Nice little site Ben. I've forwarded your original to the manlug mailing list. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] start up problems

2007-02-23 Thread ged byrom
I am having problems at start up. I am using kubuntu edgy. My problem is that sometimes it starts up and sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes I get pc out of frequency with some numbers in khz and hz. These numbers can change. Sometimes I just get a blank screen and I can't get anything if I press

[ubuntu-uk] petitions

2007-02-22 Thread ged byrom
in but I've forgotten. He didn't like the idea of putting his name and address on such a page. I think he's mistaken...what do you think or better still -Know. Ged -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] what's happened to ubuntu-uk ?

2007-02-20 Thread ged byrom
What's happened to ubuntu-uk mailing list ?..I haven't had any mail from it since 16/2/07. I can't believe it's been so quiet for so long. You lot never shut up. Let's get the show on the road. Ged. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com

[ubuntu-uk] Done wrote my mp

2006-11-27 Thread ged byrom
Wrote to Brian Iddon, MP for Bolton. Waiting for a reply or to see his signature on the list. The list is growing slowly but surely Regards Ged. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/