Re: [ubuntu-uk] Switched hard drives

2008-02-25 Thread Andy Watts
:( Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Accounting software ?

2008-02-25 Thread Andy Watts
Hi People l'm interested to know whether there is a Linux alternative to Sage.. l might be able to get my wife to start using Ubuntu if there's something available that will allow her to import customers data properly. __ Andy - Salisbury The wrong side of 40 but having fun

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Software Freedom Day 2008

2008-02-25 Thread andy
/ Ciaran, If I'm about I should be glad to help. I'll hopefully see you at a SBLUG meeting before then too. Regards, Andy -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v2.0.7 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFHwtnEauMjEM4rxIQRAtQBAKCvJ

[ubuntu-uk] Remote Desktop Sharing

2008-02-25 Thread andy
-to-be) proper cross-platform stuff. Regards, Andy -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v2.0.7 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFHwt1CauMjEM4rxIQRAqh+AJ9LkTyE2P4YTX7fP8N3UpoPCSHpWACgnfDy Pz08hgAbMAOr+pKk7NcXiCk= =6u30 -END PGP SIGNATURE

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Remote Desktop Sharing

2008-02-25 Thread andy
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Alan Pope wrote: On Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 03:22:42PM +, andy wrote: -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Guys, I just thought I'd give a heads up on Remote Desktop. A Manchester-based company are going to release their remote

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Remote Desktop Sharing

2008-02-25 Thread andy
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Rob Beard wrote: Quoting andy [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I just thought I'd give a heads up on Remote Desktop. A Manchester-based company are going to release their remote desktop connection software on ubuntu. It's already got mac and windows clients

[ubuntu-uk] Switched hard drives

2008-02-23 Thread Andy Watts
to work so l wonder whether there's a solution..Both drives are set as masters.. l don't want to have both OSs on the same hard drive Please could someone offer a solution __ Andy - Salisbury The wrong side of 40 but having fun with Linux Thanks http://ubuntuforums.org

Re: [ubuntu-uk] mailing lists

2008-02-18 Thread andy
everywhere. Avoiding Yahoo is thirded... I have used Google Groups many times, and don't have any complaints. http://groups.google.co.uk/ Matthew. I was wondering where I signed up to puppetry courses... Let me know when you're re-organised so I can remove myself. Regards, Andy

Re: [ubuntu-uk] External drive.... Grrr

2008-02-07 Thread Andy Watts
cannot contain the following characters: newline, G_DIR_SEPERATOR (usually /) Thanks, Andy On Wed, 2008-02-06 at 19:41 +, Tom Bamford wrote: Hi, It looks similar to messages generated on machines I've had problems with USB. If you have another drive to test, can you tell if it's just

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Anyway of downloading Iplayer?

2008-02-07 Thread andy
the OSC keep up their pressure - expect to see an open source one there too. Andy -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v2.0.7 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFHq1sNauMjEM4rxIQRAiC5AJ4lK4Bo2hv5xrWVDJLRG9up7K6yNgCfdI9H ZC7TYTN2siymq8ASyRNovWA

Re: [ubuntu-uk] I _NEED_ one of these...

2008-02-06 Thread Andy Watts
good to me.. Kinda reminds me of Star Trek Andy - Salisbury -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] External drive.... Grrr

2008-02-06 Thread Andy Watts
Hi people could some kind soul desipher the following dmesg output for me please. it's a drive that XP recognises ok [11226.398993] usb 2-3: new full speed USB device using ohci_hcd and address 18 [11226.578921] usb 2-3: device descriptor read/64, error -62 [11226.862848] usb 2-3: device

Re: [ubuntu-uk] HI

2008-02-05 Thread Andy Watts
Hi there, yes it's a lovely system.. On Tue, 5 Feb 2008 07:46:35 + Robert Gardner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: HI New to Linux/UBUNTU and happily amazed how friendly everyone is. Wish I knew about this YEARS AGO. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] BBC news site

2008-02-05 Thread Andy Watts
Many thanks guys l also found the answer at http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/nonfree lt's up and running now, just wish the news wasn't so depressing :) On Tue, 5 Feb 2008 11:51:33 + Alan Pope [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, Feb 05, 2008 at 11:38:33AM +, Andy Watts wrote: What

[ubuntu-uk] Hi from Salisbury

2008-02-03 Thread Andy Watts
Hi People Recently joined the mailing list.. Have experimented with Xubuntu, Mandriva and SuSe but have finally settled with Ubuntu with the Claws mailer.. The name is apt as my wife spent most of her life living in Zimbabwe Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Opensource Event in Brizzol - 5 February

2008-01-24 Thread andy
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 James Westby wrote: On Thu, 2008-01-24 at 17:17 +, Pete Stean wrote: Is anyone from Ubuntu UK involved in this? Quite an opportunity for some blatant self-promotion of the Ubuntu brand if anyone is...

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Cadbury Snaps WAS: Chocolate Oranges WAS: By way of introduction

2008-01-23 Thread andy
too sickly as the orange is of a stronger flavour than the Chocolate Orange. and Welcome to the list :) Andy -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v2.0.7 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Put your questions to Bill Gates

2008-01-03 Thread Andy
products aren't good enough? Andy -- Computers are like air conditioners. Both stop working, if you open windows. -- Adam Heath -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Central authentication in Ubuntu

2007-12-14 Thread andy
will probably have more experience/info. Regards, Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] realplayer powerpc problem

2007-12-09 Thread Andy
Hi On 08/12/2007, ptaylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the details of the problem i have put in the forums http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=634992 What's the full address of the .ram file your having problems with? Andy -- Computers are like air conditioners. Both stop working

Re: [ubuntu-uk] dual boot

2007-11-28 Thread Andy
I am joining this thread a bit late so sorry if this has already been mentioned. Much advice appears to have been given, some contradictory. This is often because some of the choices are due to personal preferences. So instead of adding my opinion on the exact wiring I shall offer some slightly

Re: [ubuntu-uk] OT: Windows FOS Project

2007-11-04 Thread Andy
http://theopendisc.com/ instead. Andy -- Computers are like air conditioners. Both stop working, if you open windows. -- Adam Heath -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Goodbye all

2007-11-02 Thread Andy
this problem). Andy -- Computers are like air conditioners. Both stop working, if you open windows. -- Adam Heath -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Advice for the future

2007-10-17 Thread Andy
with someone who knows the specifics of the individual courses. hope that's of some use to you. Andy -- Computers are like air conditioners. Both stop working, if you open windows. -- Adam Heath -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Video editing

2007-09-27 Thread andy
(recommended for a fresh install) or add their repo and use that. Hope you have fun. I'm into the music personally, and really liking their efforts. Regards, Andy On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:22:04 +0100, Michael Erskine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi folks, Every couple of months I return

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [IMPORTANT NOTICE] - Ubuntu-UK Contact

2007-09-26 Thread Andy
There are a few David's registered as UK Team members, not sure if any of them are you though. Andy -- Computers are like air conditioners. Both stop working, if you open windows. -- Adam Heath -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Anyone ever tried kolab on feisty

2007-09-26 Thread andy
of it's scalability. If you want to let me know your number of users feature set you'd like, then I'd be happy to give you my 2p worth. Regards, Andy On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:37:22 +0100, Daniel Lamb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just wondering as it appears there are afew people who are using servers

Re: [ubuntu-uk] External hard disks and backup strategies

2007-09-18 Thread andy
David, I'm not sure how much data you're looking to backup - but yours is probably not a unique situation. I think the biggest question is Do you know what you want to backup? If you can safely say Yes - and it's well organised - then the problem is massively diminished. The first thing

[ubuntu-uk] Linux may void the warranty

2007-09-14 Thread Andy
caused that kind of hardware failure are probably not the best people to buy computer equipment off. Andy -- Computers are like air conditioners. Both stop working, if you open windows. -- Adam Heath -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Release Party for Gutsy?

2007-09-03 Thread Andy Loughran
We're having a wonderful conversation on IRC about the potential location. Currently the solution is to do a google map, and find a location with the minimum average distance for participants. It seems to be a fair way of doing things. Andy Loughran blog.zrmt.com m: 07921076319

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Music playback in rhythmbox

2007-09-03 Thread Andy Loughran
If you want something on gnome - I like using banshee. Not 100% sure on the crossfading though (the whole point of the thread) so best to try it out yourself. It's a good (but minimalist) iPod management app too (if you have one) so give it a whiz! Andy Loughran blog.zrmt.com m

Re: [ubuntu-uk] tutorials

2007-08-18 Thread Andy
://screencasts.ubuntu.com/ There is more information on the Ubuntu wiki: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ScreencastTeam You may want to speak to Alan Pope, he made some of the first few screen cast tutorials (at least that I am aware of). Andy -- Computers are like air conditioners. Both stop working, if you open

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [uk-marketing] Spearhead the attack!!!!

2007-07-26 Thread Andy Loughran
of an perceived effort on my part. It will hopefully come into fruition and be evident in the coming weeks. Regards, Andy Loughran www.zrmt.com m: 07921076319 - Original Message - From: Matthew Larsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: British Ubuntu Talk ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com Sent: 26 July

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Contents of ubuntu-uk digest...

2007-07-25 Thread Andy Loughran
I don't know enough about this, but what does aptonCD do? Andy Loughran www.zrmt.com m: 07921076319 - Original Message - From: alan c [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: British Ubuntu Talk ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com Sent: 25 July 2007 19:04:18 o'clock (GMT) Europe/London Subject: Re: [ubuntu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] we suck or we just act differently?

2007-07-09 Thread Andy Loughran
Yeah, It's the stuff like Dell run ubuntu (but not in the UK) that we really need to pick up on and pressurise. I for one am up for joining a tactical working group to fulfill that aim. Andy Loughran www.zrmt.com m: 07921076319 - Original Message - From: Chris Rowson [EMAIL

Re: [ubuntu-uk] we suck or we just act differently?

2007-07-09 Thread Andy Loughran
Perhaps. I for one have only recently joined the ubuntu-uk group, and would like to offer my services to participate more. If someone can help guide/join me in fulfilling this aim, it would be much appreciated. Andy Loughran www.zrmt.com m: 07921076319 - Original Message

Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu-uk-marketing

2007-07-09 Thread Andy Loughran
such as the one above can be clearly discussed and considered allowing ubuntu-uk to acheive whatever aims it may set itself. +1 to the aforementioned ideas. Andy Loughran www.zrmt.com m: 07921076319 - Original Message - From: Chris Rowson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: British Ubuntu Talk

Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu-uk-marketing

2007-07-09 Thread Andy Loughran
, Andy Loughran www.zrmt.com m: 07921076319 - Original Message - From: Matthew Larsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: British Ubuntu Talk ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com Sent: 09 July 2007 20:40:24 o'clock (GMT) Europe/London Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu-uk-marketing sounds great chris! I agree

Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu-uk-marketing

2007-07-09 Thread Andy Loughran
in my area to help me, and people in his area to help him. If we look at the global marketing strategy, we forget the people. We don't want to be showing lip service to the press... we want to be showing humanity to others - ubuntu. Andy Loughran www.zrmt.com m: 07921076319

Re: [ubuntu-uk] we suck or we just act differently?

2007-07-09 Thread Andy Loughran
Rick is currently the CEO of the opensourceconsortium in the UK. I'm sure he'll have no problems in giving you details of the tux suit - I can get in contact if you like? Andy Loughran www.zrmt.com m: 07921076319 - Original Message - From: Rob Beard [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [ubuntu-uk] apt-get vs. aptitude

2007-07-04 Thread Andy Loughran
in the differences between the two - but I find that taking this approach works for me - when I have the time to look deeper into the differences I'm sure I'll find out I've been doing something terribly wrong... Regards, Andy Loughran www.zrmt.com m: 07921076319 - Original Message

Re: [ubuntu-uk] suck it and see

2007-06-21 Thread Andy
something wrong here? Andy [0] Other stupid things I have done i Linux: 1) Used ndiswrapper with an unsupported windows driver (hung the kernel) 2) wrote a kernel module for an arm system and did the IO access a bit wrong, crashed the kernel. -- Computers are like air conditioners. Both stop working

Re: [ubuntu-uk] usb wireless

2007-06-16 Thread Andy
lsusb before inserting the stick as well as after so you can see what changes. You might need to use the Windows drivers under ndiswrapper. It's certainly possible to get some wireless USB adapters to work. I used to have a Belkin one (had to use ndiswrapper) Andy -- SELECT * FROM remarks WHERE

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-12 Thread Andy
to check for updates in all your programs one by one anymore. Is Linux a passing fad? It's not passed yet. And it doesn't show any signs of doing so now. Andy -- First they ignore you then they laugh at you then they fight you then you win. - Mohandas Gandhi -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 2 questions

2007-06-11 Thread Andy
visible box on the right pane. Andy -- First they ignore you then they laugh at you then they fight you then you win. - Mohandas Gandhi -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] BBC Click includes Ubuntu

2007-06-10 Thread Andy
amount of time as the clips length to download the file. As always for more info see: man mplayer I find this ironic: Most computer tasks can be achieved by using completely free software, reports BBC Click. Except of course watching the clip, or using the new BBC iPlayer! Andy -- First

Re: [ubuntu-uk] BBC Click includes Ubuntu

2007-06-10 Thread Andy
On 10/06/07, Andy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Then you find the address of the actual feed and check it plays in mplayer If it does (it should do) then add -dumpstream on the command line. Forgot to mention: There is an open in standalone player link. Right click that and chose copy link location

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Face to Face support on the Ohio

2007-06-07 Thread Andy
to know what people are phoning up about so we know which bits are not user friendly and so we can document common problems and have then at hand for the support people to look up. Sorry about the rather long email, Andy -- First they ignore you then they laugh at you then they fight you then you win

Re: [ubuntu-uk] (no subject)

2007-06-04 Thread Andy
with dpkg (dpkg -i [package names]) 2nd, how do i adjust the write speed on the cd burner? as it just has a 1 showing. and cannot be changed, Not sure, with my DVD burner nautilus shows several options Hope that helps Andy -- First they ignore you then they laugh at you then they fight you

Re: [ubuntu-uk] repo in a box

2007-06-04 Thread Andy
difficult to maliciously alter them and still get a valid signature for them. Of course I could be wrong, I don't know as much about apt as I should. Andy -- First they ignore you then they laugh at you then they fight you then you win. - Mohandas Gandhi -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] USB Drives

2007-06-03 Thread Andy
). If you still can't find it can you post output from: mount and your /etc/fstab Also could you tell us which version of Ubuntu your are using? Thanks Andy -- First they ignore you then they laugh at you then they fight you then you win. - Mohandas Gandhi -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell Ubuntu pricing revealed...

2007-05-26 Thread Andy
under the OS components it would be much easier to see what Windows was costing, and easier to find Ubuntu! Andy -- First they ignore you then they laugh at you then they fight you then you win. - Mohandas Gandhi -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk

Re: [ubuntu-uk] technical question

2007-05-24 Thread Andy
=auto modprobe snd exit (the exit gets you out of the root terminal) Tell me what happens. I am basing this on Matthews email. It may or may not work. Andy -- First they ignore you then they laugh at you then they fight you then you win. - Mohandas Gandhi -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] technical question

2007-05-23 Thread Andy
to see what is using it. Modprobe doesn't seem to want to let it be unloaded for some reason. Andy -- First they ignore you then they laugh at you then they fight you then you win. - Mohandas Gandhi -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] technical question

2007-05-23 Thread Andy
' failing that try: lsmod | grep -i 'snd' (may be somewhat longer Andy -- First they ignore you then they laugh at you then they fight you then you win. - Mohandas Gandhi -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Sound recording

2007-05-16 Thread Andy
the volume control, and go to the options tab, under mic select choose Mic2 The names and position of things may be different as I am on 6.06LTS but if you find something similar to that you might want to try it. Andy -- First they ignore you then they laugh at you then they fight you then you win

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Podcast Test Recording 1

2007-05-14 Thread Andy
On 14/05/07, Paul RJ Mellors [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: however i've now had a go at recording something, as a test to see what i actually sound like Any chance of a free format? https://help.ubuntu.com/community/FreeFormats How about Ogg Vorbis maybe? Andy -- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] problem reports

2007-04-07 Thread Andy
://www.ubuntu.com/community/reportproblem If you are stuck you could try asking on #ubuntu-bugs (Freenode IRC) If you are looking for help then you could try: ubuntu-users mailing list #ubuntu on Freenode IRC Launchpad support requests If you need help with any of the above just ask. Andy -- First

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Security on Ubuntu

2007-03-04 Thread Andy
(all) NAT routers provide some level of firewalling (they haven't got much choice really, it's part of how NAT works). (having said all this I have Firestarter configure IPTables, just in case I stupidly install a daemon.) Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman

Re: [ubuntu-uk] UK Patent Laws

2007-02-28 Thread Andy
, or a program for a computer; Of course I Am Not A Lawyer. Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Another petition: Open Document Format

2007-02-24 Thread Andy
the points being made. Ah Democracy, it works so well. At least I can exercise my right to not vote for Mr Blair, oh wait no I can't he isn't standing in an election, darn. Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Lost again

2007-02-22 Thread Andy
the following be easier: Open a folder window, click view-preferences select the Behaviour tab, and change it from 'Double click to activate items' to 'single click to activate items'. (only tried it on 6.06) Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Completely off topic

2007-02-07 Thread Andy
on it :D, maybe they could have a new version of Ubuntu, Carbuntu, for your onboard tracking system?) Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Etiquette

2007-02-05 Thread Andy
someone will pick me up on my etiquette. Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] BBC Consultation[Scanned]

2007-02-01 Thread Andy
and had a clue about awk and sed and what not. _ Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] BBC Consultation

2007-01-31 Thread Andy
or video encoding. Andy -- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] BBC Vista Coverage

2007-01-31 Thread Andy
On 31/01/07, Andy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ah I clicked on customise, went to OS and see Linux is not there! I will poke around further if I still can't find it Dell will be getting a strongly worded email. OK my fault I should have read it thoroughly, you actually have to contact your Dell

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Opensource on BBC Technology

2007-01-18 Thread Andy
what the report was typed in? _ Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Opensource on BBC Technology

2007-01-17 Thread Andy
on strengthening a foreign monopoly? Surely it should support British software companies. (And we all know that Canonical is registered in the Isle of Man right?) Also you may want to look at the Becta report. http://www.becta.org.uk/corporate/press_out.cfm?id=4681 _ Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] IRC security mention in Ubuntu Weekly News 27

2007-01-15 Thread Andy
On 15/01/07, alan c [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have only used IRC a few times, and have only a vague idea of the issues around it. I noyice in UWN 27 that = If you are using IRC to connect to any of the Ubuntu IRC channels, the IRC Operator's Team would like to inform you that to make

Re: [ubuntu-uk] OSS on BBC Radio 4, 9.30pm Sunday 14th Jan 2007

2007-01-14 Thread Andy
broadcast, not sure why. _ Andy -- Did you think it should be legal to rip a CD to your PC or MP3 player? Change the law, sign the petition http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/privatecopy/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Government report warns about Microsoft lock-in

2007-01-14 Thread Andy Trevor
Title: signature Toby Smithe wrote: On Sat, 2007-01-13 at 10:17 +, Andy Trevor wrote: Toby Smithe wrote: Hi Phil, I am all too keen to work with Becta. However, I feel that they should at least allow me the simple courtesy of a hard-earned reply

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Government report warns about Microsoft lock-in

2007-01-13 Thread Andy Trevor
n a useful communication channel with the LEAs. Thanks, Phil [1] - http://www.becta.org.uk/corporate/press_out.cfm?id=4681 [2] - Open Source Software in Schools: A case study report [1] (Page 6, Case Study 3, 'ICT in the school') -- signature Andy Trevor Technical Director Cutter Proje

[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu satanic edition?

2006-12-16 Thread Andy Ferguson
Hi all, This delightful website has been making the rounds recently. http://parker1.co.uk/satanic/about/ I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Regards, Andy -- Andy Ferguson [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] K/Ubuntu?

2006-12-15 Thread Andy
. Some people may not understand that the wiki content is the same, and what is more worrying is that new 'Ubuntu' users will think that the UK team is for Kubuntu only. _ Andy -- Did you think it should be legal to rip a CD to your PC or MP3 player? Change the law, sign the petition http

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [Fwd: GUADEC is looking for help from Brummies]

2006-12-12 Thread Andy Ferguson
On Tue, 2006-12-12 at 19:05 +, Dean Sas wrote: I don't know if we have any Brummies around, but if so can anyone give a hand to a small guide to Birmingham for GUADEC? Not a problem. I'll have a look, and will also forward this mail on to the Birmingham LUG. Regards, Andy -- Andy

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Java runtime Environment and firefox?

2006-11-29 Thread Andy Ferguson
-plugin I'm thinking actually apt-getting sun-java5-plugin might resolve the problem (I'm no java expert - but I'm having to use a nasty java based CMS at the moment). Regards, Andy -- Andy Ferguson [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New podcast is up

2006-11-23 Thread Andy
#ltenclosuregtSubelementOfLtitemgt The feed URL I am using is: http://questionsplease.org/qp_feed.xml this is the right one isn't it? - Andy -- Did you think it should be legal to rip a CD to your PC or MP3 player? Change the law, sign the petition http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/privatecopy/ -- ubuntu

[ubuntu-uk] Fwd: [Fsfe-uk] Early Day Motion for Parliament on FLOSS

2006-11-23 Thread Andy
I thought the following could be of interest to Ubuntu-uk. Its from the Free Software Foundation Europe's UK List One thing it doesn't provide is a link to the EDM (Early Day Motion), it can be found at: http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=31752SESSION=885 At this time only 11

Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu server edition

2006-11-23 Thread Andy
sure if anyone here can help you they will. - Andy -- Did you think it should be legal to rip a CD to your PC or MP3 player? Change the law, sign the petition http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/privatecopy/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] screencasts

2006-11-18 Thread Andy
know many do not believe online petitions work, but this is on a government domain, so maybe it will do some good. I shall be signing it after I click 'send' on this email - Andy (for those who do not know what IANAL means, it stands for I am not a lawyer) -- DRM: Digital Restrictions Management

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Docs for Malone/Launchpad

2006-11-17 Thread Andy
would be interested to know where official docs are located as well. - Andy -- DRM: Digital Restrictions Management -- learn about the dangers at http://www.defectivebydesign.org/what_is_drm -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Thursday night movie

2006-11-11 Thread Andy
to it. Hopefully I will find time to do that sometime this weekend. - Andy -- DRM: Digital Restrictions Management -- learn about the dangers at http://www.defectivebydesign.org/what_is_drm -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org

Re: [ubuntu-uk] How I made the screencasts

2006-11-11 Thread Andy
one find 'ubuntu-uk-titles.odp', and can anyone use them? Seems a little long winded to sit there recording a static screen, there must be an easier way, problem is knowing what that easier way is. Tips for reducing noise was good, never thought of that. all in all a very good article. - Andy

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Thursday night movie

2006-11-10 Thread Andy
of Ubuntu. - Andy -- DRM: Digital Restrictions Management -- learn about the dangers at http://www.defectivebydesign.org/what_is_drm -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Thursday night movie

2006-11-10 Thread Andy
just highly impressed that I have actually managed to get a Virtual Machine running (with quite a bit of help, thanks al!) - Andy -- DRM: Digital Restrictions Management -- learn about the dangers at http://www.defectivebydesign.org/what_is_drm -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Thursday night movie

2006-11-10 Thread Andy
by me. - Andy -- DRM: Digital Restrictions Management -- learn about the dangers at http://www.defectivebydesign.org/what_is_drm -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Desktop permission!

2006-11-08 Thread Andy
It is possible that you managed to change the owner of the file, though unlikely. Can you type: ls -dl ~/Desktop observe the output drwxr-xr-x 8 [owner] [group] 4096 2006-11-08 15:24 /home/**/Desktop/ Owner and Group should normally be your user name. If owner is wrong type: sudo chown

[ubuntu-uk] Best method of getting support?

2006-11-07 Thread Andy
hardware bodge, so not quite so urgent) Just wondering what the proper way of getting support is. - Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Uk Loco team forums

2006-11-04 Thread Andy
people may be not reading this thread because its got forum in the title. We wouldn't want to inadvertently exclude anyone, that's not the Ubuntu way. - Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Uk Loco team forums

2006-11-04 Thread Andy
On 04/11/06, Ian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You have and its appalling bad taste in my language. Its was never my intention to offend anyone, I am really sorry that you feel you must leave an entire group because of me. I am unsure what you mean by 'bad taste'. sorry I have seen so much worse on

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Edgy Disks

2006-11-03 Thread Andy
) there should be a form, scroll to the bottom of it, there should be 2 buttons, save and logout, click logout to log out. - Andy -- DRM: Digital Restrictions Management -- learn about the dangers at http://www.defectivebydesign.org/what_is_drm -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] BBC and open formats??

2006-11-03 Thread Andy
Ubuntu Linux to my MP (even if the poster was joking, not sure). Need to compose a letter to him first. All I need is a good introduction to Linux, Free Software and Open Source for idiots. Still waiting for the BBC to respond to my second complaint, (6 days to go till 10 day target) - Andy

Re: [ubuntu-uk] BBC and open formats??

2006-11-03 Thread Andy
, maybe its because, like Ubuntu, the FSF don't believe the UK is in Europe. The URL you want is: http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/fsfe-uk Hope that helps - Andy -- DRM: Digital Restrictions Management -- learn about the dangers at http://www.defectivebydesign.org/what_is_drm -- ubuntu-uk

Re: [ubuntu-uk] BBC and open formats??

2006-11-02 Thread Andy
subscribed to the FSF Europe list, maybe I should post to that (or is cross posting like this frowned upon?) Sorry for the very long email. - Andy [0] http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1988/Ukpga_19880048_en_4.htm#mdiv30 [1] http://www.bbc.co.uk/info/contactus/fair_trading.shtml -- DRM: Digital

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Edgy Disks

2006-11-01 Thread Andy
is a little tight for most people, and we now have the new confusing royal mail size posting system, grr. Good luck with the install fest, lets once again increase the number of Linux machines ou there :) - Andy -- DRM: Digital Restrictions Management -- learn about the dangers at http

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Command line editing

2006-10-31 Thread Andy
On 31/10/06, Keith Bowerman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can remember what alterations I made but I have no idea how to edit the file from the command line. Can someone please point me in the right direction. From the command line type: sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf It is wise to cp the file

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Wow

2006-10-27 Thread Andy
by packets from another machine on your network) it may run slow or fail, but as its only your machine this won't be a problem for it Please don't post in HTML with a large font and coloured quotes, You might also want to avoid top posting and quoting only the part of a message that is relevant. - Andy

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu minimum spec

2006-07-06 Thread Andy
, and that really can't deal with Gnome, let alone OOo. Adding an extra 64mb of ram makes it workable, but it is still likely to be very slow.Regards, Andy-- Andy FergusonEmail - [EMAIL PROTECTED]Email/Jabber - [EMAIL PROTECTED] IRC - clupea_rufus on luminous.uk.eu.darkmyst.orgLJ - http://clupea

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