Just a reminder about the Brisbane release party on Sunday. Can you please let me know if you are coming.
See www.ubuntu.com.au for more details. Cheers, Andrew. ubuntu-au-requ...@lists.ubuntu.com wrote: > Send ubuntu-au mailing list submissions to > ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > ubuntu-au-requ...@lists.ubuntu.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > ubuntu-au-ow...@lists.ubuntu.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of ubuntu-au digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: webcam drivers for ubuntu 9.04 (Timmy) > 2. Estimated time of official release for Australia (In the scrub) > 3. New Member In Mid West of WA (In the scrub) > 4. Re: Estimated time of official release for Australia (Scott Evans) > 5. Re: Ubuntu-Au Forum (In the scrub) > 6. Re: Estimated time of official release for Australia > (In the scrub) > 7. Re: Estimated time of official release for Australia (Scott Evans) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:53:17 -0700 (PDT) > From: Timmy <mullins....@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: webcam drivers for ubuntu 9.04 > To: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com > Message-ID: > <5a61ad36-cf5a-4c2f-a6e0-aad504805...@z3g2000prd.googlegroups.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Here is a Video Tutorial for you on how to get WebCam working in > Ubuntu 9.04 > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WajZ_pCh7Ag > > Please be aware that some Webcams do not work, but Logitech cam's > almost always DO work! ;-) > > So I hope you have a Logitech... or a few different cams to try out... > > Just plug it in, get the msn client from that video i liked above and > it will work out of the box > you do not download and install drivers in linux like you do in > windows > if linux does not have the driver it will ask to download it otherwise > it just won't work unless ur a ultra nerd who can rebuild the os to > include it... never needed these days its all plug and play > > On 28 Oct, 17:48, depro <egan...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Where can I find a suitable Driver on the web, so I can use the webcam >> on my laptop. Regards depro >> >> -- >> ubuntu-au mailing list >> ubuntu...@lists.ubuntu.comhttps://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au >> > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:02:30 -0700 (PDT) > From: In the scrub <phil0488497...@gmail.com> > Subject: Estimated time of official release for Australia > To: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com > Message-ID: > <8487daa6-55b5-4261-8344-f36aae674...@m7g2000prd.googlegroups.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Ok 29/10has arrived any idea when it will be available for download > in oz also via Torrent so can seed ? > Cheers > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:59:47 -0700 (PDT) > From: In the scrub <phil0488497...@gmail.com> > Subject: New Member In Mid West of WA > To: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com > Message-ID: > <06e8940e-6ea9-48a3-94c3-e9c04534f...@m3g2000pri.googlegroups.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Hello all thought time to join via this NG > > Location Mid West of WA > Ubuntu user since 08/08 > > Have burned and distributed over 200 discs to potential users oz wide > since December 06 for free > > By no means techie or software savvy just bumble through and > usually solve issues for self or others > by trial and error scouring forums etc > > Live near Bary Kauler of puppy Linux who actually also uses Ubuntu > and others to stay up to date (lovely bloke) > > > Few Tech heads in Geradton and Perth want to kick on Ubuntu a bit > over here by reapiring old junked boxes and giving to the oldies and > those that cant afford or been exposed to 'puters much before . This > has now created interest at senior Govt Level and agree its a good > idea . Go hard but sorry no funds to help .But good work any way . > Oldies who have hardly touched a machine before are using Ubuntu > without any problems > > So how do we rekindle Ubuntu activity in West oz ? > Cheers > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:06:50 +1100 > From: Scott Evans <sc...@vk7hse.hobby-site.org> > Subject: Re: Estimated time of official release for Australia > To: In the scrub <phil0488497...@gmail.com> > Cc: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com > Message-ID: > <1256785610.3812.15.ca...@scott-desktop.vk7hse.hobby-site.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Well with Time Zone difference, it is usually around the 9PM Eastern, so > give or take a bit! > > > On Wed, 2009-10-28 at 20:02 -0700, In the scrub wrote: > > >> Ok 29/10has arrived any idea when it will be available for download >> in oz also via Torrent so can seed ? >> Cheers >> >> > > > > -- > Scott Evans VK7HSE > Phone: +61362291658 > Mobile: +61417586157 > Skype: vk7hse > sc...@vk7hse.hobby-site.org > http://www.vk7hse.hobby-site.org > PGP/GPG Key ID 437E00F9 > > > > -- > This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended > solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. > If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. > This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the > individual named. 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If you are not the intended recipient you are notified > that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on > the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-au/attachments/20091029/9075bb5e/attachment-0001.htm > > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: UbuntuStrapLogo.png > Type: image/png > Size: 5318 bytes > Desc: not available > Url : > https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-au/attachments/20091029/9075bb5e/attachment-0001.png > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:23:47 -0700 (PDT) > From: In the scrub <phil0488497...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Ubuntu-Au Forum > To: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com > Message-ID: > <972669a9-42b3-4a40-8137-008ab346e...@u16g2000pru.googlegroups.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Well Done and thanks Bronze > > What we have observed over here is that most Noobs > just find it a pain and too much hassle to > use some of the canonicle interfaces being very new > > Thus imo the Ubuntu and linux community in general chase off in > part > a valuable resource /user pool . > > Many are so used to gmail and groups > some ISP have ditched usenet News groups altogther > and thus many stay with this type of forum . > > Additionally I must say the silence was deafening from > Oz ubuntu source forge area when attempting to join > > Here was able to join the Gmail group far more easily > (this is no crticism of the hard working busy members from the oz > source forge clan) > > Thus your Idea gets my vote and a Few Dollars if you need them > and could almost guarantee over 20 folks day one > > Re fragmenting the communities I dont think so > IMO the noobs would grow into the better and traditional communities > via what you propose and through here in an Australian way . > > Take West oz Tas and NT ACT representation -- I do not see > much on the source forge area from them . > As one new Ubuntu user well over 18 months now since I gave him a disc > and set him up remarked this morning > > Some of the Ubuntu folks just talk a bit too geeky for me and no > locals. > Another indicator is how many whirlpool folks after a bit of whim > contact after ahelpful post > or offer to send solution script disk via whim or private email > would enjoy and use what you propose (IMO) > > Thus like chicken soup -it cant hurt . > I add my how can I help offer to your plan > > That way Linux and Ubuntu in particular benefits as have many remote > and city folks because an individual got of thier tail and just went > for it . > > > > On Oct 10, 7:23?pm, The Bronze <braddan...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Opinions please. >> >> I create websites as a past time. Some for businesses. Some for >> community groups. I think this qualifies as the later and have been >> wondering how I can give back to the Ubuntu (and edubuntu) / Linux >> community in general. >> >> What do people think about me hosting and administering a Linux / >> Ubuntu forum for Australian members. I don't know about you but I'm >> not a fan of the whole email / thread thing. It makes a terrible >> archive of information and I generally find the content hard to follow >> compared to the structure of a bulletin board / forum. >> >> Just want to make sure that I'm not going to create something that may >> already exist somewhere (I haven't found it) and that generally people >> may use as an alternative to threaded mails. >> >> I read an email tonight that if you want to do something just go ahead >> and do it. Well I'm happy to but what do other people think before I >> do? >> >> Regards, >> >> Bronze. >> >> -- >> ubuntu-au mailing list >> ubuntu...@lists.ubuntu.comhttps://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au >> > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:28:37 -0700 (PDT) > From: In the scrub <phil0488497...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Estimated time of official release for Australia > To: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com > Message-ID: > <f0ee243a-1748-4b2b-b9fb-f95587149...@u16g2000pru.googlegroups.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > My Goodness Scott that was quick ! > Many thanks > > > > As soon as I have burned and tested the various flavours > Intend to whack up on a torrent to take the load off the mirrors and > servers > by seeding via Mininova > > I must say extraordinary interest in this release > Much more so than observed in previous ones . > > Cheers > Phil > > > On Oct 29, 12:06?pm, Scott Evans <sc...@vk7hse.hobby-site.org> wrote: > >> Well with Time Zone difference, it is usually around the 9PM Eastern, so >> give or take a bit! >> >> On Wed, 2009-10-28 at 20:02 -0700, In the scrub wrote: >> >>> Ok 29/10has arrived ?any idea when it will be available for download >>> in oz ?also via Torrent so can seed ?? >>> Cheers >>> >> -- >> Scott Evans VK7HSE >> Phone: +61362291658 >> Mobile: +61417586157 >> Skype: vk7hse >> sc...@vk7hse.hobby-site.orghttp://www.vk7hse.hobby-site.org >> PGP/GPG Key ID 437E00F9 >> >> -- >> This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended >> solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. >> If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. >> This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the >> individual named. 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