Re: [ubuntu-uk] Launch Party Manchester

Hi I personally would prefer the venue not to be a pub. A community setting would be more appropriate. I would like the launch to promote meaningfully and not just be a party Thanks Matt -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com

[ubuntu-uk] Introduction

ped a number of people convert to using Ubuntu and the response has always been positive. I hope this can be broadened to the wider community in a face-to-face way. I believe that around the Chorlton area of the city this would be embraced with open arms Thanks for your time. Matt -- ubun

Re: [ubuntu-uk] BBC won't support Linux

On Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 10:32 PM, Tim Dobson wrote: > Alan Pope wrote: >> 2009/3/15 Matthew Macdonald-Wallace : >>> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/11/10/highfield_quits_kangaroo/ >>> >>> Ashley Highfield (Ex-BBC Iplayer boss) now works for MS.  I seem to >>> recall that the latest appointee of

Re: [ubuntu-uk] embeddded flash videos in firefox

Which one did you use? I use Adblock plus for firefox and not had any issues. Mj. On Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 6:58 AM, Rowan Berkeley wrote: > I don't know what I did right, but my Firefox browser is streaming > embedded .flv videos now. I think I had the wrong Ad Blocker. There are > a lot of these,

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Asus EEE pc 904

That isn't always the case. In many models the fast SLC type SSD is soldered on, this is around 4GB, then the larger capacity, slower storage is mounted in a Mini PCI-e socket. Not sure about the other models, this was the case for the 900 and 901, as well as the 8GB 701. The base 701 only have the

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Fwd: [Sussex] Just a little humour for the Friday

On Sat, Mar 7, 2009 at 11:50 AM, Tony Arnold wrote: > Matthew, > > Matthew Macdonald-Wallace wrote: >> some of you may have seen this already, I vote it's included as a >> blueprint for Kinky Koala or what ever 9.04 is called. >> >> http://www.linuxgenuineadvantage.org/ > > Gosh, I never knew I wa

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Fw: EU rules for member States and more!

On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 2:10 PM, mike daniels wrote: > I am not qualifed to comment on EU VAT on intercompany busines, My point > was, if an individual purchases goods from an EU State, the VAT rate of that > State is applied, so for example, a purchase from Polaland is at the 22.5% > rate. > > ---

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop

On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 10:54 PM, James Milligan wrote: > Wow that's had a beating! > > Also the UK hasn't conformed to the EU metric system - 'we' still use > imperial measurments. > > Dell build quality is awful. The repair shop I work at gets more Dell > PCs than anything. I haven't dealt with s

Re: [ubuntu-uk] is list working?

I was getting 502 errors from the web interface and the mobile client was timing out. Seems to be working now. On 2/24/09, Simon Wears wrote: > It cut out at 9.30am GMT this morning. I didn't notice it. > > Simon Wears > munkyju...@gmail.com | http://munkyju...@gmail.com > MunkyJunky on irc.freen

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Connecting to my ethernet Connection......

It sounds like it could be the router/switch/modem on the other end of the cable, especially with the dying wireless as well. On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 12:36 PM, John wrote: > I am having problems connecting to my ethernet connection, when the two > green lights appear, its still waiting for an add

Re: [ubuntu-uk] N.H.S

image that is needed to win these contracts that are viewed as important use cases. Matt. On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Robert Flatters wrote: > I think the cost of replacing microslow with linux might be higher and the > testing involved in making sure other system build to work on mic

Re: [ubuntu-uk] any tool in ubuntu to undelete from a sd card!

First of all, don't do anything to the G1 AT ALL, probably best to whip the battery out. I would recommend Photorec, it's in the repos. Follow the instructions on the website for a good explanation of how to use it. Matt. On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 11:56 PM, javadayaz wrote: > Uh

Re: [ubuntu-uk] computer fairs

nfo/ubuntu-uk > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ http://infopointproject.org/wordpress/ Looks to be a little dead now, but was exactly what you described, I think it was started by Jono and some of the other lugradio guys. Matt. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] HP Netbook release based on Ubuntu

Except HP won't be selling any linux versions in the UK anymore. It does look very nice. On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 7:53 PM, Chris Rowson wrote: > You may have seen this already, but I hadn't and thought it was pretty > good! > > > http://www.downloadsquad.com/2009/02/04/hp-releases-netbook-interface

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Is it Windows 7 or KDE 4?

On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 2:19 PM, Chris Rowson wrote: > > http://www.zdnet.com.au/insight/software/soa/Is-it-Windows-7-or-KDE-4-/0,139023769,339294810,00.htm > > Chris > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ > > Well

Re: [ubuntu-uk] OT : Need stuff

I recently built a new PC for the 'rents. I used a 20" samsung, which although attracting very good reviews was somewhat disappointing, with poor colours and the worst stand ever made. It's hooked up to an ultra cheap ATI X1550, which is using the non free drivers. It has been perfectly stable, wit

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Memory upgrade

On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 11:20 PM, Kris Douglas wrote: > 2009/1/25 Rob Beard : > > On 25/01/2009 17:53, Alan Pope wrote: > >> 2009/1/25 Rob Beard: > >> > >>> On 25/01/2009 15:00, Kris Douglas wrote: > >>> > Cheap 2GB stick: > > http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Memory/Laptop/Aria

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Memory upgrade

On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 3:00 PM, Kris Douglas wrote: > > IIRC the maximum you can use is 2gb on the 1300, which is plenty for > Ubuntu, and available for less than £20. The 533Mhz listed on amazon will > work, but > you might as well go for > > Cheap 2GB stick: > > http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Memory upgrade

On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 2:56 PM, Matt Jones wrote: > > > On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 1:58 PM, Josh Holland > wrote: > >> Hi all. >> I am preparing to upgrade my laptop's memory as 512MB is really not >> enough. I'd just like to know whether something

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Memory upgrade

On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 1:58 PM, Josh Holland wrote: > Hi all. > I am preparing to upgrade my laptop's memory as 512MB is really not > enough. I'd just like to know whether something like this > > > http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kingston-ValueRAM-533MHz-Non-ECC-SODIMM/dp/tech-data/B0006VX0CI/ref=de_a_sm

Re: [ubuntu-uk] MANlug

Also more insightful than a youtube comment. Not quite up to the wisdom of slashdot though ;) On Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 11:51 PM, Kris Douglas wrote: > 2009/1/21 Simon Wears : > > > > > > > > > > -- > > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk > > https://

Re: [ubuntu-uk] WorcsLUG

The Hereford LUG seems to be fairly active, although in the process of redoing the website. Never been to one of the meetings, they are now in a community centre just outside of Hereford. Mattj On Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 10:31 PM, Ian Pascoe wrote: > Hi Josh > > The Worcs LUG tended to be very he

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Unsuscrib

No, but I do live in 'ereford though. :D mattj On 1/15/09, Lizzeh Rodriguez wrote: > > I'm in Reading, sort of close to 'Ampshire Anyone else from here? > > > > Lizzeh.com > Support Open Source! > > > > > > > On 15 Jan 2009, at 22:13, piskie wrote: > > > I am s glad, I thought I was alo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu spotted

I got one of the ones from the canonical store and the keyring. They are both very nice, the keyring is very substantial. Mj On Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 9:47 AM, alan c wrote: > Seen by keen eyed family member in Bentalls in Bracknell, before xmas, > and now sitting on the desk next to me, is a 'Ubu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Wireless woes

Install the BT business one out of sight somewhere, leave the 2000 plugged in to look like its working ;) Mj On Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 1:37 PM, Sean Miller wrote: > On Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 1:30 PM, Steve Flynn > wrote: > Yes, the SSID is being transmitted. How do I find out the channel? > > >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Mobile broadband modems - using them on multiple networks

3 do a pay as you go plan £10 buys 1gb valid for 1 month. They do the soap style e220 also the t mobile style one e169. Matt. On 12/19/08, Tony Arnold wrote: > Rob, > > Rob Beard wrote: > >> Now I was wondering if it's just a case of plugging the modem in and >> chan

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Teacher claims Linux 'holding back the kids'

The follow up blog post adds a lot of information, it isn't quite as the register makes it out to be, unsurprisingly. Mj On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 10:30 PM, Michael Rimicans < h...@bigmassiveheed.co.uk> wrote: > Sorry that its not about Ubuntu but. > > "A US student has landed in hot water with

Re: [ubuntu-uk] OT CPU Advice

I doubt that the current CPU will work in a multi CPU system, the multi processors were the MP versions. The best option would probably be to buy a new board and new processor. You would probably see a jump in performance by updating to either an Athlon X2 system, with socket AM2, or a celeron dual

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Purchase of camera on the high street

I thought all cameras were mass storage devices now? What was the one that didn't work? Mj On Sat, Nov 29, 2008 at 3:56 PM, alan c <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I bought a camera today from a high street shop. We looked first in > another shop but a particular model was not in stock. However Curry

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Windows Vista Ultimate Edition

Someone has already thought of this before: http://blog.markvdb.be/2007/10/support-free-software-buy-this-copy-of.html Mj On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 8:46 AM, Russell Green < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > 2008/11/19 David King <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I think that Microsoft reduced the price of Vis

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Posters

On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 10:36 PM, Alan Pope <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 2008/11/14 alan c <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > I really like the idea of bumper stickers! > > Bumper stickers of any reasonable quality - with some water and UV > > resistance - are not particularly cheap. I have modified oval st

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Windows Free Laptops

On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 5:50 PM, Rob Beard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Adam Bagnall wrote: > > The SSD aspire one is slightly smaller than the HDD one and can't fit a > > 2.5"hdd in it. You can replace the ssd with a 1.8" hdd providing it has > > the correct (pata zif) connector though. You can g

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Posters

On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 5:35 PM, Dave Walker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Alan Pope wrote: > > I quite like the idea of a bumper sticker. I have a debian one on my > > car at the moment, but it's been on there a few years. Time for an > > "upgrade". > > > > Cheers, > > Al. > > I think this is a su

Re: [ubuntu-uk] EeePC 900A vs Acer Aspire One

On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 3:29 PM, Dale Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have a One 110 and have to say that now I have tweaked it using 8.10 and > the Aspire One Forum, I have an excellent little netbook. > > I think the problem is that people perceive them as Laptops and that they > are cert

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [OT] Linux Sticker wanted

On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 12:30 PM, Julian Burgess <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > I've never understood why Canonical don't make a massive batch of > stickers and start giving them away. Users are the best > adverts/ambassadors for the product. > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu

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

On Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at 6:06 PM, Alan Pope <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 2008/11/8 Rob Beard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > Sean Miller wrote: > > > We now seem to have a relatively stable system for him, but I've told > >> him to leave NVDIA graphics out for the time being. That REALLY > >> screws ever

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Mobile Broadband Modem for Eee PC 901

I was talking about the USB ones. On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 7:05 PM, Ken Robson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Josh asked about usb broadband modems. > I used one very successfully on 8.04 (eee version) on my 702 with no > problems. > I installed the latest network manager (0.7) on 8.04 and this has th

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Mobile Broadband Modem for Eee PC 901

Generally they just work, I have seen people using the Vodafone ones with them. If it doesn't work Out of the box, Vodafone have produced a GPL'd tool to use them with. I had a 3 Huawei E220, which worked perfectly. On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 6:28 PM, Joshua Scotton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > Hi all

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Question about Ubuntu installed Dell Laptops....

Probably best to check just in case though :p On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 6:26 PM, Rob Beard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Matt Jones wrote: > > snip > > I already have the transformer for other stuff I have from the USA > > > > Laptop's shouldn't need the

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Question about Ubuntu installed Dell Laptops....

snip I already have the transformer for other stuff I have from the USA Laptop's shouldn't need them. All of the power bricks I have ever seen are 110/240v, so you would just need to change the plug or buy the appropriate mains lead -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/l

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Question about Ubuntu installed Dell Laptops....

On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 5:27 PM, John <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Matt Jones wrote: > > > > On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 4:20 PM, Rob Beard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> John wrote: >> > I am sorry if this has come up before, also about cross posting,

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Question about Ubuntu installed Dell Laptops....

On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 4:20 PM, Rob Beard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > John wrote: > > I am sorry if this has come up before, also about cross posting, but I > > havent been able to find anything about it, so wanted to as about it. > > > > I am a from the UK, and because of my laptop not being up

Re: [ubuntu-uk] listening to BBC

On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 12:20 PM, Michael G Fletcher < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 8:52 PM, norman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > After months of trying I have finally got my little brother, who is in > > his seventies, to join the 21st century and he has installed Ubuntu 8.0

Re: [ubuntu-uk] SolarNetOne solar-powered LTSP installation

On Wed, Oct 29, 2008 at 10:34 PM, Ian Pascoe <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: > Unashamedly cribbed from another list - very interesting application of > LTSP and Ubuntu! > > Ian > > >http://gnuveau.net/cgi-bin/wiki.cgi > > From the overview: > > > The SolarNetOne ICT terminal network was conceived

Re: [ubuntu-uk] building a new pc for 08.10!!!

They connect to headers on the motherboard,usually marked as front panel connectors. The manual will have details. Mj On 10/25/08, Javad Ayaz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > In anticipation of the new Ubuntu im builiding a new pc. Im just wondering > if someone can clarify something regarding th

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 2009, was [EVENT] Linux Expo Live 2008 - October the 23rd - 25th Olympia, London

On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 3:51 PM, Alan Pope <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 2008/10/20 Rob Beard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > I would have loved to have come along but due to low finances and the > > fact I crashed my car last week I'm going to be unable to make it this > > year. I presume the Linux Expo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu-spotting (sort of)

On Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 11:23 PM, Josh Blacker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 15 Oct 2008, at 19:00, Alan Pope wrote: > > > > Also last Friday Clare and I went to the BBC Television Centre to see > > the filming of episode 6 of a TV programme called 'Genius' with Dave > > Gorman. There was one se

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [OT] Datacentres outside London

Maybe its time for a data centre in rural Herefordshire? We do have the BT Madley station just down the road... *Breaks out the roll of cable* Mj. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Free Dell Mini 9

On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 10:51 AM, Bruce Beardall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks for the feedback. I will have another look at the offers. Coverage > is good for all networks where I am (and we're not moving far) so I'll > re-consider T-Mobile. In truth, I didn't realise they were that flexibl

Re: [ubuntu-uk] WTB: Ubuntu Laptop

On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 12:18 PM, 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 buy one that's bundled with Ubuntu so > that: > > 1) I don't pay Windows "tax" > 2) I don't falsisfy statistics by

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu CAD Alternative

On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 3:25 PM, Javad Ayaz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > Is there a CAD alternative in Ubuntu/Linux? I cant seem to find one! > > > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ > > The Micromart fe

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Spotting

On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 3:16 PM, Craig <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I've got six cans in my fridge. (My son - a professional TV editor and > > exclusively a Mac user - buys it in London and sends it to me > ironically!) > > > > (BTW, don't you just hate web sites that are *entirely* flash?!) >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu CAD Alternative

On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 3:25 PM, Javad Ayaz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > Is there a CAD alternative in Ubuntu/Linux? I cant seem to find one! > > > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ > > Qcad is in the r

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Another Linux portable

On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 10:37 AM, Javad Ayaz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What is the price for these? > > > On 06/08/2008, Mark Fraser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> Just seen this in Maplin >> http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=225532&source=1&DOY=6m8 >> >> Specs are as follows: >> >>

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Alfred Lakudzala has sent you a Desktopdating invitation

On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 2:35 PM, Alfred Lakudzala <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > *Alfred Lakudzala has invited you to Desktopdating* Hi, > I have just joined the Desktopdating network. I wish to invite you to > Desktopdating as well. > > See you at Desktopdating > > *Alfred Lakudzala* > > [im

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Carphone Warehouse offer Ubuntu

I *think* the Ubuntu one was £219, but I wasn't looking that closely. I was waiting for my top up for the EEE's three modem and thought 'ooh, Ubuntu!' On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 12:31 PM, Andy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > John Levin wrote: > > http://www.theopensourcerer.com/2008/07/24/say-hello/ >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Carphone Warehouse offer Ubuntu

On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 12:07 PM, John Levin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://www.theopensourcerer.com/2008/07/24/say-hello/ > > Anyone played with one of these? > > John > > -- > John Levin > http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailma

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Bug Day

A quick addendum! Should this day go ahead, I'll be going in on the bedwyn -> paddington line, so if anyones heading that way as I've never been to the venue before! -Matt Daubney -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/

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

On Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 8:00 PM, 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 should go for and which I should > avoid? Any help appreciated. > > Michael Holmes > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubunt

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Bug Day

cuss... > > Cheers, > Al. Having checked the train times (and costs) I'm not adverse to the Saturday (quite up for it in fact). I'm helping the missus at a car boot on the sunday, so wouldn't be able to attend then. -Matt Daubney -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ub

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Community Newsletter

ges as theirs does. Now I'm aware of it, it'll be easier not to tread on anyones toes! In short, yeah, it would be more UK specific. -Matt Daubney -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu compatible laptops for under £400

On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 7:15 AM, Sean Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 7:00 AM, Matt Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Not particularly portable though > > I guess that could be argued, but it doesn't take that much more to > l

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu compatible laptops for under £400

On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 5:29 AM, Sean Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Compaq/HP seem pretty good - the widescreen HP Pavilion (15.4", 120GB > h/drive, Vista Home Premium, 2GB memory etc.) that Tesco sells at > about £370 seems to work well enough, including wi-fi. > > Sean > -- > ubuntu-uk@lis

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu compatible laptops for under £400

On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 9:02 PM, alan c <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Rob Beard wrote: > > Hi folks, > > > > I'm on the lookout for a laptop for work which I can dual boot with > > Vista & Ubuntu. I'm not fussed if it's an AMD or Intel based laptop but > > I would like something with at least 1GB

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu compatible laptops for under £400

On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 9:09 PM, Matt Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 8:47 PM, Rob Beard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> James Grabham wrote: >> > I still love my Dell Vostro - Wireless needs NDISWRAPPER, but everything >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu compatible laptops for under £400

On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 8:47 PM, Rob Beard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > James Grabham wrote: > > I still love my Dell Vostro - Wireless needs NDISWRAPPER, but everything > > else works fine :) (1.8 C2D 2GB 160GB 15.4 cost me £350) > > > > What wireless card do you have in there? > > They're MiniPC

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu compatible laptops for under £400

On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 8:01 PM, Rob Beard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi folks, > > I'm on the lookout for a laptop for work which I can dual boot with > Vista & Ubuntu. I'm not fussed if it's an AMD or Intel based laptop but > I would like something with at least 1GB memory, an 80GB or higher

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu for $20

I probably spend a few quid in CD-R's as I keep loosing the ubuntu ones. Having a printed one is a benefit as it is distinguishable. Could this be the version for the non techies, due to the support provided? Great for parents etc. Mj On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 9:37 PM, James Grabham <[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [ubuntu-uk] run Windows XP in Ubuntu

I installed virtualbox/winXP yesterday, it works really well. I am running photoshop in it and the performance is good. You do need a reasonably beefy machine, I have a Dual core athlon(around 2ghz) and 3gb of ram. The only thing that wasn't working was USB, but this can probably be fixed fairly e

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Post install additions

sed to use Amarok aswell, but am slowly being converted to Banshee. -Matt Daubney signature.asc Description: Digital signature -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] please, help me buy a laptop.

Rob Beard wrote: > James Grabham wrote: > >> Sooo, 16th birthday a week on Sunday, college starts in Sepember, so I >> want a laptop. >> >> Looking at £300 or less. >> >> > > If you could manage to stretch your budget just a slight bit more you > could get a Dell Vostro with AMD Mobile At

Re: [ubuntu-uk] please, help me buy a laptop.

Another thing, probably fairly obvious, but avoid PC World, Comet, Currys et al. I learned that lesson the hard way Mj -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] please, help me buy a laptop.

haggle a bit off. EEE 900 - now £289 from play.com I have the 701 and am very happy with it, may be a bit small though. Most laptops around this price are 15.4's probably due to economy of scale. The HP 530 is a nice machine, ebuyer have it for £279. Not sure about Linux compat

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 64-bit Kubuntu and Speedtouch modem

Wulfy wrote: > Matt Darcy wrote: > >> Moving the scripts is a fine way to keep your config, will the modem >> work, well that will depend on the compatability of the modem with the >> driver supplied in the later kernel on 8.04 and how stable that newer >> dr

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 64-bit Kubuntu and Speedtouch modem

y to keep your config, will the modem work, well that will depend on the compatability of the modem with the driver supplied in the later kernel on 8.04 and how stable that newer driver is in 64bit. If the driver is a native driver in the kernel, I'd put money on you being fine, if it's

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Podcast: I Gotta Know

Eddie Armstrong wrote: > It's actually a nice bit of fun naming the episodes this way and > interesting to see what the team come up with next time - but is there > any reason for the Elvis' titles theme? > Just curious > Eddie > > Popey looks like an Elvis impersonator... Mj -- ubuntu-uk@li

Re: [ubuntu-uk] my new lap-top

Philip Wyett wrote: 2008/6/6 London School of Puppetry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: 2008/6/6 Rob Beard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: London School of Puppetry wrote: > It does not hibernate or suspend- can anyone help? > and as I write, the letters keep getting jumb

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Spotting

Today I saw someone walking out of the Uni with a Hardy Heron shirt. Does that count? -Matt Daubney signature.asc Description: Digital signature -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] choice of laptop

Mac wrote: LeeGroups wrote: Argh! I just ordered a Vostro for my dad from Dells website... Clicked the confirm order button, then switched back to Thunderbird and read these mails... Don't you just hate it when that happens... Snap! I'd just ordered an Inspiron 1525 wi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] choice of laptop

norman wrote: > Thanks folks for your comments which I found of help. I am swayed > towards the Inspiron 1525 because it is supporting Ubuntu. > > Norman > > > Ring dell up to order it, you can usually wangle a bit off, although this has been for business ones. Mj -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.c

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu and Realtek Realtek RTL8187B Wireless 802.11g 54Mbps USB 2.0 Network Adapter

r, and b) what to install (and how) to enable > this? > > Thanks > Don't know if this is still relevant, but there's a guide here, just scroll down to the bit that says "Users of RTL 8180, RTL8185, RTL 8187 using the built in native r8187 / r818x drivers"

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Webcam poll - help required (please)

s.homelinux.net/~matt/camtest/with_mic.mpg

Re: [ubuntu-uk] choice of laptop

norman wrote: > In the fairly near future I expect to have a hip replacement which will > mean that I will not be able to sit at my desktop computer for several > weeks. So, I am thinking of getting a laptop computer that I can use > anywhere around the house until I am allowed to sit on the chair

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Rules

James Dalley wrote: > > > John Atkinson wrote: > > > > > > Look guys > > > > > > The only thing I want to see in my inbox is constructive debates > > > > > > I don’t want to see whinging I didn’t subscribe to this!!! > > > > > > John > > > > > You did subscibe to this or you wouldn't have known wha

Re: [ubuntu-uk] {Spam?} Re: transferring files between Ubuntu and XP slow!!!!

7;t until I knew the physical differences between the two cables that it clicked that they're not interchangeable. I'd also be interested to know if your XBox was connected directly to your computer or if it went through the router as well. -Matt Daubney -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.co

Re: [ubuntu-uk] a new laptop

Quoting Johnathon Tinsley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> Quoting London School of Puppetry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: >> >> >>> 2008/5/10 Michael G Fletcher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: >>> >>> London School of Puppetry wrote: > Hi there I am about to buy a new laptop- I

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Linux to appear on every Asus motherboard

Quoting Jai Harrison <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > I'm having trouble identifying if this is free software or not. > > I took a look on Wikipedia and it stated that it is a "proprietary > model", whatever that means. Then I took a look at the website and it > requires you to provide them with personal de

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Linux to appear on every Asus motherboard

- Original message - From: Chris Rowson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: British Ubuntu Talk Sent: Wed, 14 May 2008, 18:41:12 UTC Subject: [ubuntu-uk] Linux to appear on every Asus motherboard I know many of you probably read Slashdot, but just in case you missed it, what do you think of this ne

Re: [ubuntu-uk] a new laptop

Quoting London School of Puppetry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > 2008/5/10 Michael G Fletcher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > >> London School of Puppetry wrote: >> >>> >>> Hi there I am about to buy a new laptop- I was told that Dell do one with >>> Hardy Heron already installed. Is this ok, oe should I get one

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Laptop Choices

Quoting Jai Harrison <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Hey All, > > The time is approaching, the time when I buy a new laptop. > > My current one is an Acer TravelMate 4150. It's the most awful laptop > ever. I have currently sent it in for repair twice and now something > else has gone wrong with it so it l

Re: [ubuntu-uk] A Possible Experiment

u-uk initiative? It sounds like there are a few people interested in taking it forward. (Please please please if anyones good at project management feel free to take the reigns). Before all that though tasks would need to be developed and some experimental kit and so on. For the sake of standardisation would it be best to follow the gnome example with some extension tasks based on more ubuntu specific features? -Matt Daubney -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] watch tv on ubuntu!

licence stuff may need rewording very soon. On another note, I'm the only person who has called the police on a TV licence man in halls. Came barging into our flat showing no ID and didn't even knock, so I rang the police and he left. Had he knocked and shown some ID it might

Re: [ubuntu-uk] a new laptop

Quoting Neil Greenwood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 4:45 PM, London School of Puppetry > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> Hi there I am about to buy a new laptop- I was told that Dell do one with >> Hardy Heron already installed. Is this ok, oe should I get one with nothing >> th

[ubuntu-uk] A Possible Experiment

The idea of testing the three major operating systems with different people is also not a bad one. Does anyone have any thoughts on this, or is it just a wild pipe dream that wouldn't be of any use to anyone? I'm open for to all comments and suggestions, please do say if you think it's

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Hardy crashing

Quoting Thomas Ibbotson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Hi all, > > Has anyone had Hardy crash recently? It has happened now twice to me in > the last couple of days, once on my desktop and now once on my laptop. I > think I was trying to watch a flash video in firefox the first time > although I'm not sur

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Bacteria in your PC

On Thu, 2008-05-01 at 18:50 +0100, Rob Beard wrote: > alan c wrote: > > Thomas Ibbotson wrote: > > > >> Eddie Armstrong wrote: > >> > >>> (Which Report: Bacteria in your PC > >>>

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Rhythmbox not resuming after youtube play

Quoting Michael Wood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Josh Blacker wrote: >> Hi everyone, >> >> Before I submit this as a bug, just wondered if anyone could replicate >> this problem I have in Hardy. >> >> With firefox and rhythmbox open initially, playing something in >> rhythmbox, I pause rhythmbox to wat

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Rhythmbox not resuming after youtube play

Quoting Michael Wood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Josh Blacker wrote: >> Hi everyone, >> >> Before I submit this as a bug, just wondered if anyone could replicate >> this problem I have in Hardy. >> >> With firefox and rhythmbox open initially, playing something in >> rhythmbox, I pause rhythmbox to wat

Re: [ubuntu-uk] show of hands.. was: 8.04 Ubuntu release party - London - 24th April

o > interface with our instruments, so if anyone wants to have a #ubuntu-uk > IRC release party, I can be there! > > Tom > *I know most of you probably don't care about the details, but I think > it's pretty cool, so maybe someone else will too... Can I have your job

Re: [ubuntu-uk] What to do with a spare laptop hard drive

Quoting Tim Dobson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Rob Beard wrote: > >> I'd go for the USB hard drive option, you never know when it might come >> in handy. IIRC you can also get some media players that take laptop >> size hard drives (actually I might have mistaken them with 3.5" hard >> drive players).

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