Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

London School of Puppetry wrote: > > > On 16/03/2008, *Keith Powell* <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > wrote: > > Thank you all for your replies and all the advice you have given. I > really do appreciate it. When I posted my 'rant', I thought that I may > get a coupl

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

On 16/03/2008, Keith Powell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thank you all for your replies and all the advice you have given. I > really do appreciate it. When I posted my 'rant', I thought that I may > get a couple of replies saying "I agree" or "I don't agree". I never > thought that you would all

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

Thank you all for your replies and all the advice you have given. I really do appreciate it. When I posted my 'rant', I thought that I may get a couple of replies saying "I agree" or "I don't agree". I never thought that you would all go to the trouble you have done. What a fantastic forum!! Y

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

Matthew East wrote: > Hi, > > On Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 1:51 PM, Tony Arnold > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Aria are based in Manchester, as are Micro Direct, who will build a >> machine to your spec. > > I'm also looking for a reasonably cheap system along similar lines - > Aria seem good and a

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

Hi, On Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 1:51 PM, Tony Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Aria are based in Manchester, as are Micro Direct, who will build a > machine to your spec. I'm also looking for a reasonably cheap system along similar lines - Aria seem good and appear to deliver nationwide - are th

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

On Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 07:53:48PM +, Rob Beard wrote: > * Unless you're running HD video, then it only uses single core, then > you can't get a quick enough CPU! > As I understand it the player built into MythTV now supports multiple cores, allowing you to play back HD content on a dual co

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

Steve Cook wrote: > I most admit they are getting quite cheap, to the point where it's very > hard not be able to justify them. > > steve > > Yep, the Pentium Dual-Core chips are pretty good value for the money, they're plenty fast enough for most desktop needs, I wouldn't have thought a norm

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

On Fri, 2008-03-14 at 19:53 +, Rob Beard wrote: > Steve Cook wrote: > > On Fri, 2008-03-14 at 17:01 +, Rob Beard wrote: > > > >> ...you should really aim for a dual core CPU nowadays > >> > > Why? > > > > Steve > > > > Well the cost difference is so small now and with software demandi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

Steve Cook wrote: > On Fri, 2008-03-14 at 17:01 +, Rob Beard wrote: > >> ...you should really aim for a dual core CPU nowadays >> > Why? > > Steve > Well the cost difference is so small now and with software demanding more power, why not get one now and not have to upgrade again. Plus it

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

On Fri, 2008-03-14 at 17:01 +, Rob Beard wrote: > ...you should really aim for a dual core CPU nowadays > Why? Steve -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

I've never had any dealings with them so can't comment on service quality but these: http://efficientpc.co.uk/ appear to supply decent spec machines at sensible prices, all with ubuntu pre-installed. Stu ___ Rise to the challen

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

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!

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 Di

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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 Dr

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

Kris Douglas wrote: > On Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 1:31 PM, Ged <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Aria is now selling Linux fitted PC's with Ubuntu, and for a VERY good >> price, and a bloody good spec. > I've had a play on one of these too, and the build quality is spot on, and > they run perfectly well,

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

On 14/03/2008, norman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Probably the best way to go, Norman. > > > > Was it a national supplier, or one local to you? > > > > I'm in Cheshire. > > > This company is in Cambridge but, as you now realise, there are lots > about. > > > Norman > > > > This discussion is

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> Probably the best way to go, Norman. > > Was it a national supplier, or one local to you? > > I'm in Cheshire. This company is in Cambridge but, as you now realise, there are lots about. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wik

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

> Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:43:46 + > From: Keith Powell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare! > To: ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; fo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

norman wrote: >> so I have been thinking of getting a new one. If I built my own and >> something didn't work, I'd be lost. So I will have to buy. But which ... > to buy from a supplier who would build a machine to my specification, Correct answer, IMHO. There are lots of small local PC build &

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

On 3/14/08, Keith Powell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Sean Miller wrote: > > Updating Ubuntu isn't hard... the update manager will simply tell you > > "There is a new version available" and do it all for you. > > > > Significantly easier than upgrading XP to Vista etc... when new Ubuntu > > versi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

Keith, Keith Powell wrote: > norman wrote: >>> This is rather O/T, but I hope no one minds! >>> >>> My computer is getting rather 'long in the tooth' (just like its owner), >>> so I have been thinking of getting a new one. If I built my own and >>> something didn't work, I'd be lost. So I will h

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

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 Dr

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norman wrote: >> This is rather O/T, but I hope no one minds! >> >> My computer is getting rather 'long in the tooth' (just like its owner), >> so I have been thinking of getting a new one. If I built my own and >> something didn't work, I'd be lost. So I will have to buy. But which >> machine?

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

On Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 1:31 PM, Ged <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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)

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Sean Miller wrote: > Updating Ubuntu isn't hard... the update manager will simply tell you > "There is a new version available" and do it all for you. > > Significantly easier than upgrading XP to Vista etc... when new Ubuntu > versions come out they generally work... don't need to wait a year f

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

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 512MB DDR II RAM DVD

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

> This is rather O/T, but I hope no one minds! > > My computer is getting rather 'long in the tooth' (just like its owner), > so I have been thinking of getting a new one. If I built my own and > something didn't work, I'd be lost. So I will have to buy. But which > machine? I understand yo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

Updating Ubuntu isn't hard... the update manager will simply tell you "There is a new version available" and do it all for you. Significantly easier than upgrading XP to Vista etc... when new Ubuntu versions come out they generally work... don't need to wait a year for the product to become stable

[ubuntu-uk] New computer nightmare!

This is rather O/T, but I hope no one minds! My computer is getting rather 'long in the tooth' (just like its owner), so I have been thinking of getting a new one. If I built my own and something didn't work, I'd be lost. So I will have to buy. But which machine? Magazine reviews? Magazine 'X