Re: [ubuntu-uk] WTB: Ubuntu Laptop

2008-08-21 Thread Louisa Parry
On Thu, 2008-08-21 at 12:18 +0100, Jai Harrison wrote: > I have looked at what Dell has to offer in the UK but they currently > offer only 1 laptop in the UK (the XPS M1330 (UBUNTU)). > > What I'm after is a decent laptop with Ubuntu pre-installed and full > hardware support (no non-working SD ca

[ubuntu-uk] Emails being sent twice

2008-08-03 Thread Louisa Parry
On Sun, 2008-08-03 at 18:12 +0100, Louisa Parry wrote: > > I once read[0] the definition as being that a geek's skills are more > saleable (so more valuable in our current society) than a nerd's... > *snip* Apologies for my 'Geeks and nerds' message been s

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Geeks and Nerds

2008-08-03 Thread Louisa Parry
On Sat, 2008-08-02 at 21:52 +0100, Chris Rowson wrote: > I've been reading around this topic, but I'm not sure that there is a > definitive answer. > > A bit OT I know, but sing out if you have an opinion (or even know the > definitive answer!) > > What's the difference between a nerd and a geek?

Re: [ubuntu-uk] suck it and see

2007-06-21 Thread Louisa Parry
On Thu, 2007-06-21 at 12:53 +0100, norman wrote: > Come on Ubuntu users, let's hear of all the things you like to use and > what gives you pleasure. Stop lurking and come out. > > Norman > Inkscape makes various bits of me tingle. In a good way. So does Dasher. I am also quite a fan of the v

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-18 Thread Louisa Parry
t ideas. I also think it might be an idea to mark it (and other leaflets in a similar state) as a draft on the wiki so random strangers don't come across them and treat them as final products. -Louisa :) -- Louisa Parry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://list

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-18 Thread Louisa Parry
il business[1] stuff. Of course I'm not the target audience for this leaflet and other people might more feel secure knowing there is a company running the show. I just thought I'd add my view on it. -Louisa [1] Joke. I don't think Canonical are evil. Aside from the Mark Sh

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-18 Thread Louisa Parry
Hi Chris (and since it's my first post to the list, a general hello to all too) I like your pretty version but have a few very minor (proofreading-y) niggles. Panel 2 'why bother?' - point 3 - there seems to be a comma issue here - I'd either add one after "run on it" ("ubuntu, and the programs t