Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Servers

2008-12-03 Thread Simon Wears
for now, to save me reinstalling Ubuntu when I get my new RAM. Cheers for the help =) Simon 2008/12/2 Rob Beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Simon Wears wrote: I went down to MicroDirect earlier today, and bought myself a shiny new Intel Quad Core Q6600, clocking at 2.4Ghz per core. I was so happy

[ubuntu-uk] Wireless N routers

2008-12-17 Thread Simon Wears
Hey all! I've been thinking about what I'm going to do network-wise when I get home from university, since I was the only one still using a wired connection in the house, when I left they got a BT homehub so the house is now fully wireless. This is a problem for me - I used to have a phone line

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Wireless N routers

2008-12-17 Thread Simon Wears
bridging. the Apple Airport extreme I was recommended seems to do everything I need, it's just quite pricey. Thanks for pointing that out, you may have saved me a small fortune! Simon 2008/12/17 Tony Pursell a...@princeswalk.fsnet.co.uk On 17 Dec 2008 at 21:08, Simon Wears wrote: Hey all! I've

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Sad but true? From the Register

2009-01-15 Thread Simon Wears
When I first switched to Ubuntu around 18 months ago, I thought it was so much easier to use that Windows. From using Windows from 6 years old (back on Win95) until I was 16, then switching to Ubuntu, I was incredibly impressed with how easy it was to use everything, considering all I had to go

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Sad but true? From the Register

2009-01-15 Thread Simon Wears
on the halls internet. Which just goes go show, Manchester Met uni admins are no fun :( 2009/1/15 Johnathon Tinsley kir...@kirrus.co.uk Simon Wears wrote: When I first switched to Ubuntu around 18 months ago, I thought it was so much easier to use that Windows. From using Windows from 6 years old

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Unsuscrib

2009-01-15 Thread Simon Wears
://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com | http://MunkyJunky.com Manchester Metropolitan University Computing Student -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Remote support was Sad but true? From the Register

2009-01-15 Thread Simon Wears
to switch. 2009/1/15 Rob Beard r...@esdelle.co.uk On 15/01/2009 21:02, Simon Wears wrote: The annoying thing is, I can't seem to do that! I live in halls at university, and I thought I'd try something like that to help fix my mums pc back home, so I tried a few things (Gitso is the only one

[ubuntu-uk] Media players with video

2009-01-15 Thread Simon Wears
to download anything reguardless of what I did. I'm sure there's one out there, but I can't find it. Anyone know of one that may make me happy? Cheers, -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com | http://MunkyJunky.com Manchester Metropolitan University Computing Student -- ubuntu-uk

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Mac Frustration (was Remote support was Sad but true? etc.)

2009-01-15 Thread Simon Wears
cells. 2009/1/16 Sean Miller s...@seanmiller.net On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 1:48 AM, Simon Wears munkyju...@googlemail.com wrote: Usually I am wary of tempting people to switch, but since it's my mum I know Ubuntu will do exactly what she needs without any hiccups (well, non I can think

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Mac Frustration (was Remote support was Sad but true? etc.)

2009-01-18 Thread Simon Wears
two fingers in the system preferences. Or, you know, just plug in any USB mouse. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com | http://MunkyJunky.com Manchester Metropolitan

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Mobile Broadband

2009-01-19 Thread Simon Wears
I've READ it works well, but I haven't tried it personally. Simon On 20 Jan 2009, at 00:05, Sean Miller s...@seanmiller.net wrote: Anybody got any experience of mobile broadband? I may be moving to rented accommodation shortly and don't know how long I'll be there, so the mobile broadband

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Mobile Broadband

2009-01-19 Thread Simon Wears
Ian, out of curiosity, what laptop do you have? If I iunderstood right with built in 3g? On 20 Jan 2009, at 00:22, Ian Betteridge i...@ianbetteridge.co.uk wrote: The built-in 3G modem in my Dell was recognised under 8.10, and works perfectly. On Tue, Jan 20, 2009 at 12:17 AM, Simon

[ubuntu-uk] MANlug

2009-01-21 Thread Simon Wears
-- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Manlug

2009-01-21 Thread Simon Wears
Firstly - my apologies! I think I sent out a blank email to the list by accident. Second - I'm living in Manchester, and was thinking of going along to one of the MANlug meetings. Does anyone on this list go, or know how active they are? -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Manlug

2009-01-22 Thread Simon Wears
manlug members who also hang out on IRC (see the website for server details). -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com | http://MunkyJunky.com Manchester Metropolitan University

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Im buying a new phone!! How compatible are android and Ubuntu?

2009-01-26 Thread Simon Wears
The iPhone is great, but has it's drawbacks. It syncs easy with googlemail and google contacts. Calendars are a little harder, I use neuvasync as a middle man for sync. Iphones have Bluetooth, yet I think you need an app to use it. Same with mms. After jailbreaking I couldn't get the iPhone

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Google blocking the Ubuntu home page

2009-01-31 Thread Simon Wears
://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com | http://MunkyJunky.com Manchester Metropolitan University Computing Student -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com

[ubuntu-uk] Dual monitors through 2 graphics cards

2009-02-04 Thread Simon Wears
a while back about doing it, too. I figure this kind of setup would let the nVidia have more oomph for when I'm gaming and watching a film at the same time, as the intel chip would do work for its monitor, and the nVidia for the games. -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com | http://MunkyJunky.com

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

2009-02-10 Thread Simon Wears
that are viewed as important use cases. +1 -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com | http://MunkyJunky.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] A thank you and a quiery....

2009-02-12 Thread Simon Wears
(currently on a Windows laptop). Not too sure about the addon though. Cheers, -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com | http://MunkyJunky.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] A thank you and a quiery....

2009-02-13 Thread Simon Wears
Load up add/remove programs, then next to the search bar at the top is a drop menu. Click that, and change it to all avaliable applications, and search for Lightening again. Sorry if you've already tried that! On 13 Feb 2009, at 11:39, John jake...@sky.com wrote: Simon Wears wrote: Hi

[ubuntu-uk] Custom Ubuntu for a USB key

2009-02-14 Thread Simon Wears
their desktop. Just boot from USB and have a portable desktop with me where ever I am. Cheers, -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com | http://MunkyJunky.com MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Custom Ubuntu for a USB key

2009-02-15 Thread Simon Wears
2009/2/15 Michael G Fletcher mich...@ilovemylinux.com On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 10:22 PM, Simon Wears munkyju...@googlemail.com wrote: Ever since 8.10 was released, I've carried with me a copy of Intrepid on my 1Gb USB key, since it's bundled along with my flat keys. I was wondering about

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Time for a new graphics card?

2009-02-19 Thread Simon Wears
I run an Nvidia 6600LE which runs perfect on 8.10. I think you can pick those up pretty cheap now too. Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com | http://munkyju...@gmail.com MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net On 19 Feb 2009, at 10:06, Dianne Reuby pramc...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: I'm running 8.10, and my

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Advice on backing up Ubuntu machine

2009-02-23 Thread Simon Wears
' and see what it comes up with. Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com | http://munkyju...@gmail.com MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net On 24 Feb 2009, at 00:34, doug livesey biot...@gmail.com wrote: Hi -- I've recently switched my main dev machine from OSX to Ubuntu Ibex, and would like to start

Re: [ubuntu-uk] is list working?

2009-02-24 Thread Simon Wears
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.freenode.net On 24 Feb 2009, at 13:20, Rowan rowan.berke...@googlemail.com wrote: I think I'd have noticed, I use gmail. Robert Flatters wrote

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu comic: Hackett and Bankwell

2009-02-26 Thread Simon Wears
Its very informative, and I actually learned a bit from it, but it was far too detailed for me to be able to sit and read happily. If I was trying to educate my mum on Linux, I may send her to it since my explanations failed. Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com | http://munkyju...@gmail.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Free PDF of latest Linux Format magazine

2009-03-04 Thread Simon Wears
It's OK Sean, I did the same! A day before this email, too. -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com | http://MunkyJunky.com MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Learning Ubuntu....

2009-03-04 Thread Simon Wears
me a basic understanding of how terminal works. You could always try things that way (or if your system can run a virtual machine of Ubuntu, you may want to do it in there so as not to break anything accidentally!). Hope that helps a little! -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com | http

Re: [ubuntu-uk] booting the ubuntu restore DVD

2009-03-06 Thread Simon Wears
The RTL 8111 works out of the box in Intrepid, too (at least it did for me). Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com | http://munkyju...@gmail.com MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net On 6 Mar 2009, at 09:25, Michael Holloway mich...@thedarkwinter.com wrote: Rowan For the record, I have just bought

Re: [ubuntu-uk] desktop 1 and 2

2009-03-07 Thread Simon Wears
IIRC there's a compiz plugin that does this. Or, an X mod kind of thing. I don't remember the name, but it was easy to get running and worked. Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com | http://munkyju...@gmail.com MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net On 7 Mar 2009, at 18:39, Lucy lucybrid...@gmail.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Truly, a vanilla install

2009-03-15 Thread Simon Wears
Your $USER folder IS /Rowan - $USER is a term for 'your username here'. .mozilla is a hidden folder ( as is any folder beginning in a . ), so open up /home/Rowan and press ctrl + H, I think, to show all hidden folders. Press this key combo again to hide them. Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Netbook suddenly stopped recognising network..,..,

2009-03-16 Thread Simon Wears
, with what encryption? (WEP? WPA?) Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com/MunkyJunky MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net On 17 Mar 2009, at 00:22, John jake...@sky.com wrote: For some reason, my Acer One Netbook, running Ubuntu 2.24.1which is kind of confusing, since I

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Games

2009-03-16 Thread Simon Wears
Linux gamers out there? My house mate plays pc games and I doubt that there is but any good games? Rik -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Manchester Ubuntu Release Party

2009-03-20 Thread Simon Wears
I'd love this! I haven't been in Manchester long, and only know my way around the city center, so I don't know any places to host. Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com/MunkyJunky MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net On 20 Mar 2009, at 10:03, Lucy lucybrid

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Manchester Ubuntu Release Party

2009-03-20 Thread Simon Wears
Quick question - are these locations mentioned in the city center ? I haven't heard of them before! Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com/MunkyJunky MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net On 20 Mar 2009, at 11:50, Lucy lucybrid...@gmail.com wrote: 2009/3/20

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Manchester Ubuntu Release Party

2009-03-20 Thread Simon Wears
Is Sandbar the one just off Oxford Road, near the universities? If it's where I think it is, I agree with Sandbar. Nice place, the few times I've been in. Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com/MunkyJunky MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net On 20 Mar 2009

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Launch Party Manchester

2009-03-20 Thread Simon Wears
I agree with a pub, as we could all meet and get a drink, plus there will be bar snacks to eat. Nice and sociable. Also, I recently discovered a spindle of blank CDs on my shelf I'll never use that I could bring along to burn copies for people. Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Manchester Ubuntu Release Party

2009-03-20 Thread Simon Wears
There's 4 stations in Manchester - practically on each corner. Shouldn't be more than 10 minutes walk to anywhere. If needs be we can arrange for a meet at a station maybe - I don't mind guiding people (if I know where the place is myself). Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Jaunty Jackalope

2009-03-21 Thread Simon Wears
Was there a 'C'? Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com/MunkyJunky MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net On 21 Mar 2009, at 18:25, Sean Miller s...@seanmiller.net wrote: On Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 3:29 PM, Liam Proven lpro...@gmail.com wrote: Oddly, though

[ubuntu-uk] Server based calendar

2009-03-22 Thread Simon Wears
to clients like evolution, and my iPhone? What kind of software is available? Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com/MunkyJunky MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Server based calendar

2009-03-22 Thread Simon Wears
Google actually have their own sync for iPhone using MS Exchange (see Google Sync). No need for neuvasync anymore! What I want isn't something to copy my google calendar, but to fully replace it. Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com/MunkyJunky

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Joiku wireless connection......

2009-03-25 Thread Simon Wears
://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com/MunkyJunky MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Announcement: Manchester Release Party

2009-03-25 Thread Simon Wears
, Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com/MunkyJunky MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Hello

2009-03-29 Thread Simon Wears
You may want to try the Ubuntu Pocket Guide if your new to Linux, at www.UbuntuPocketGuide.com I believe, as a free PDF download. Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com/MunkyJunky MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net On 29 Mar 2009, at 17:24, Harry Rickards

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Deleted files showing in some dialogue boxes

2009-04-01 Thread Simon Wears
especially if I want to select a block of files. Any advice welcome - thanks! Dianne -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Announcement: Manchester Release Party

2009-04-07 Thread Simon Wears
, but it's worth a shot, right? £) We could always put posters up in coffee shops, etc., around Manchester? Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com/MunkyJunky MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net On 7 Apr 2009, at 14:00, Gordon Allott gordall...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Announcement: Manchester Release Party

2009-04-07 Thread Simon Wears
The release party is the weekend before term begins, so people should be back in their flats. I just hope they check their student mail over easter! Also, seeing colins email on London party, Twitter? Do we have a hashtag for it? Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Announcement: Manchester Release Party

2009-04-07 Thread Simon Wears
It's up on the Forums - http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1118879 2009/4/7 Simon Wears munkyju...@googlemail.com The release party is the weekend before term begins, so people should be back in their flats. I just hope they check their student mail over easter! Also, seeing colins

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Italian ubuntian in Exeter

2009-04-08 Thread Simon Wears
/ -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com/MunkyJunky MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] downloading slow torrents energy consumption

2009-04-08 Thread Simon Wears
@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com/MunkyJunky MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk

Re: [ubuntu-uk] dropbox on jaunty?

2009-04-09 Thread Simon Wears
official. So I suppose it is an opinion rather than a web search I need. :-) cheers, Bruce -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Manchester Release Party Poster

2009-04-12 Thread Simon Wears
Services Web: www.softdel.co.uk Mail: k...@softdel.co.uk Company No. 6135915 Registered in England and Wales -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Server Power Management

2009-04-19 Thread Simon Wears
' which is basically sending a network packet from another PC to the server to tell it to turn on. Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com/MunkyJunky MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net On 19 Apr 2009, at 17:50, Ian Pascoe softy.lofty@btinternet.com wrote: Hi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Announcement: Manchester Release Party

2009-04-22 Thread Simon Wears
to share an hour trains ride with other like minded people. -- Gordon Allott gordall...@gmail.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] jaunty available

2009-04-23 Thread Simon Wears
://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com/MunkyJunky MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] jaunty available

2009-04-23 Thread Simon Wears
There's an eeepc version if I remember correctly when I looked. Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com/MunkyJunky MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net On 23 Apr 2009, at 17:51, James Rose jamesbrose...@googlemail.com wrote: Is there a torrent available

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Announcement: Manchester Release Party

2009-04-24 Thread Simon Wears
in my bag, so if someone forgets one, I'll have mine. -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com/MunkyJunky MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Announcement: Manchester Release Party

2009-04-24 Thread Simon Wears
I had a great time! Hope to see you all in 6 months time for 9.10, if not sooner! Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com/MunkyJunky MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net On 25 Apr 2009, at 01:05, Gordon Allott gordall...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, 2009-03-25 at 12

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Laptop webcam for Jaunty

2009-05-23 Thread Simon Wears
...@manchester.ac.uk -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com/MunkyJunky MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com

[ubuntu-uk] Android on iPhone

2009-08-05 Thread Simon Wears
I've been looking into Android a bit, and although I couldn't find much on this myself, someone might know. Is it possible to run Google Android on an iPhone? I'd like to give it a try, but I love the iPhone handset. And, I don't have another phone to try it on. Simon Wears munkyju

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Manchester Karmic (9.10) party

2009-10-16 Thread Simon Wears
@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http

Re: [ubuntu-uk] What webcam?

2009-11-11 Thread Simon Wears
for any advice. Cheers Keith -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Simon Wears munkyju...@gmail.com http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com/MunkyJunky MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net -- ubuntu-uk

[ubuntu-uk] Proposed Manchester Ubuntu 10.04 Jam

2010-01-18 Thread Simon Wears
-UK list. -- Ubuntu-UK mailing list: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk Cheers, -- Simon Wears http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com/MunkyJunky MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Proposed Manchester Ubuntu 10.04 Jam

2010-01-19 Thread Simon Wears
room, which would be useful for demonstrations. It might be worthwhile to do it during the global jam then, instead of on a weekend by ourselves? 2010/1/19 Gordon Allott gord.all...@canonical.com On Mon, 2010-01-18 at 21:18 +, Simon Wears wrote: Hello everyone! This is an announcement

Re: [ubuntu-uk] PS3?

2010-01-23 Thread Simon Wears
burn media card reader Would PS3 do this -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Simon Wears http://MunkyJunky.com | http://Twitter.com/MunkyJunky MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] NVIDIA X Server Settings

2010-01-27 Thread Simon Wears
-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ Cheers, -- Simon Wears http://MunkyJunky.com MunkyJunky on irc.freenode.net -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Podcast season 3

2010-02-15 Thread Simon Wears
Give the Manchester Ubuntu Jam a mention, please! https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ManchesterJam10-04 Cheers, -- Simon Wears http://MunkyJunky.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] PyWeek

2010-03-10 Thread Simon Wears
Looks interesting. I might have to go learn Python for this, as it'll help my portfolio. -- Simon Wears http://MunkyJunky.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] (no subject)

2010-05-13 Thread Simon Wears
Boland 15 Stanley Place, Lancaster LA1 5PN 07866439588* -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- Simon Wears http://MunkyJunky.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Call for help - ISO testing

2010-05-13 Thread Simon Wears
I can get some testing done for 64-bit, either through Testdrive, or sticking the ISO onto a USB stick. Count me in. Cheers, -- Simon Wears http://MunkyJunky.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Wirless N

2010-07-07 Thread Simon Wears
. If anyone can give me any advice on a good card to choose, it'd be smashing. Also, I'm running away out of the country for a week, so I won't reply after today for a while. Cheers, Simon Wears http://MunkyJunky.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https

[ubuntu-uk] Scanners OCR

2010-08-18 Thread Simon Wears
and just hit a nice big 'GO' button, and it would scan it all into a single PDF. Bonus points if it can scan both sides of the paper in one go. Also, has anyone tried any available OCR software for Ubuntu? It'd be great if I could scan in my notes into text, which would make them all searchable! Simon

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Scanners OCR

2010-08-18 Thread Simon Wears
The idea would be to scan in my handwritten notes, but that would also involve mathematical graphs symbols, which it may not cope with well. The OCR isn't as important, it would just be a nice feature. As long as I can make a digital copy of my notes easily it would do! Simon Wears http

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Scanners OCR

2010-08-19 Thread Simon Wears
on computers. My other method was going to be to type them up in the evenings, the scanner method was because I'm lazy! Perhaps I'll try typing them up myself for the first few weeks, see how it goes. If it turns out to be a pain digitising graphs and things, I'll find a scanner. Cheers, Simon