[ubuntu-uk] HDMI

2013-04-15 Thread Ken Adams
Is it possible to have multiple HDMI outputs from a single port with a splitter and multiple monitors, OR, multiple HDMI ports with a monitor each, all with a different workspace on and therefore a different program showing on each monitor? Currently using 12.10 on a laptop with 1 HDMI and

[ubuntu-uk] Date Time display

2012-02-27 Thread Ken Adams
I have been searching the archives, but not sure what to look for, so I am asking here. I have lost the Date Time display in the top toolbar and cannot find where to bring it back. The Date Time setting does not show in the system settings. I cannot add with a right click. I cannot remember

[ubuntu-uk] Google+

2011-07-10 Thread Ken Adams
I too am looking for a kind person to pass an invite over to me please. Rgds Ken -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Google+?

2011-07-10 Thread Ken Adams
On Sun, 2011-07-10 at 14:05 +0100, SuperEngineer wrote: Thanks for all the invites guys Rgds Ken -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] laptops and broadband dongles

2009-09-04 Thread Ken Adams
On Fri, 2009-09-04 at 10:18 +0100, Rob Beard wrote: The point is, it would be a tad annoying going out and buying a modem for a specific provider (Three, Vodafone, T-Mobile etc), finding that you can't get reception where you want to use it and then not being able to return it for a

[ubuntu-uk] USB Serial adapter

2009-08-28 Thread Ken Adams
I am using 9.04 on my Acer Aspire 1690. I have purchased a USB-RS232 serial converter. dmesg shows this... [17460.779196] USB Serial support registered for pl2303 [17460.779234] pl2303 3-2:1.0: pl2303 converter detected [17460.791352] usb 3-2: pl2303 converter now attached to ttyUSB0

[ubuntu-uk] Auto Mounting Network Shares

2009-08-11 Thread Ken Adams
I have a new laptop with wifi and 9.04 running. I have various wifi connections I use, including my home network with my server and desktop machine. Is it possible to automatically mount the shares on my home network when my laptop uses the home network. Rgds Ken --

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Auto Mounting Network Shares

2009-08-11 Thread Ken Adams
On Tue, 2009-08-11 at 13:00 +0100, David Jones wrote: Ken Adams wrote: I have a new laptop with wifi and 9.04 running. I have various wifi connections I use, including my home network with my server and desktop machine. Is it possible to automatically mount the shares on my home

[ubuntu-uk] Menus

2008-11-13 Thread Ken Adams
Hi All Is is possible to adjust the menus in both Gnome and KDE according to which user logs in. Ie. limit which programs show up for use when my 5 year old logs in. I am using 8.04 Cheers Rgds Ken -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Question: where do you find apps?

2008-09-01 Thread Ken Adams
I find that the Getdeb site is very useful. you can search by 'latest', 'keyword', 'catagory' etc etc. You can also set your default distro so it only lists debs for your specific setup. http://www.getdeb.net/ Rgds Ken On Sun, 2008-08-31 at 21:50 +0100, John Levin wrote: Hi all, A question

[ubuntu-uk] Fiddling with System

2008-08-18 Thread Ken Adams
Just thought I'd post the results of a small bit of fiddling I have done on my system, To see if I can do it!!! in the true spirit of the Linux world. I have a GeForce FX 5500 graphics card with 256Mb ram running on my system with an Acer AL1702 monitor running 1280x1024 resolution. On the back

[ubuntu-uk] Sonix Webcam

2008-05-29 Thread Ken Adams
Having a nightmare trying to get my webcam running. According to Gnome Device Manager running on 8.04 the cam is plugged into my USB2 port Sonix Pccam + Camorama shows a non-descript colour pattern and Xawtv shows the same but changes the colour slightly if I place my hand over the lense. It

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Firefox 3 bookmarks

2008-05-07 Thread Ken Adams
I use Foxmarks with FF3.. there is a Beta testing team running Works fine Rgds Ken On Wed, 2008-05-07 at 07:30 +0100, Sean Anderson wrote: An option would be to use Foxmarks syncronisation from addons.mozilla.org... It was my understanding that Foxmarks has not been migrated to FF3 yet?

[ubuntu-uk] Online Calenars

2008-05-03 Thread Ken Adams
Hi All Is it possible to sync Ubuntu and/or Evolution with an online calendar that is hosted on a Worldclient system? It offers neither CALDAV or WEBCAL services. I only have an https URL to access the calendar. Rgds Ken -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com

[ubuntu-uk] Skype

2008-04-16 Thread Ken Adams
Is there a Skype USB phone that works with Ubuntu 8.04? Rgds Ken -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Route Planning Solution?

2008-04-14 Thread Ken Adams
If you have a 3G card to use, can you not use something like Googlemaps/earth? Rgds Ken On Mon, 2008-04-14 at 11:23 +0100, Alex Barrett wrote: All, Thanks for your replies so far guys but Is there nothing out there like Autoroute? or a method to get Autoroute to work. They also have

[ubuntu-uk] GRUB

2008-04-12 Thread Ken Adams
Hi All I have muddled my brain a bit. I WAS running 7.04 on my machine. Then to keep a working system I installed 8.04 Beta on the same HD by resizing the HD etc. This gave Grub on the 8.04 control of booting. Then. I decided to play with Mythbuntu and installed it, replacing the

Re: [ubuntu-uk] GRUB

2008-04-12 Thread Ken Adams
On Sat, 2008-04-12 at 09:41 +0100, Jason Liquorish wrote: On Sat, 2008-04-12 at 09:25 +0100, Ken Adams wrote: Hi All I have muddled my brain a bit. I WAS running 7.04 on my machine. Then to keep a working system I installed 8.04 Beta on the same HD by resizing the HD etc

[ubuntu-uk] Old Problem

2008-03-31 Thread Ken Adams
The old ugly chestnut has reared its' head again for me. The only thing left to release me from Microsoft for ever has come back to haunt me. I need to view Windows Publisher files. No editing is needed, just viewing. I haven't looked into this for sometime and an hour of googling hasn't