Re: virus phone call scam: question/wacky replies

2012-06-20 Thread Chris Jones
at country they're calling from and what address is the office they're calling from because you charge $9.95 per minute of your time to talk to them and you'll have send them the invoice. It quickly stops them talking. Regards -- Chris Jones @ kernel.devproj...@

Re: School again

2012-06-28 Thread Chris Jones
School again Is this a high school or college? What sort of school are you referring to? Is there an IT class at your school? Regards -- Chris Jones @ kernel.devproj...@gmail.com also on oracle.kernel...@gmail.com and netbsd.kernel...@gmail.com OpenSUSE Linux x86_64 (PC

Re: ODT files in Word

2012-07-06 Thread Chris Jones
users, then perhaps an online office suite might be the way to go for you. Just food for thought. Regards -- Chris Jones @ kernel.devproj...@gmail.com also on oracle.kernel...@gmail.com and netbsd.kernel...@gmail.com OpenSUSE Linux x86_64 (PC)|Android (Smartphone)|Windows 7 (L

Re: ubuntu-au Digest, Vol 22, Issue 19

2007-12-20 Thread Chris Jones
led guarddog and enabled (opened) every thing still no > good. > So I disabled the guarddog with its check box, still no good > I would apprecite any help > > Dave > > > > > ------ > I had numerous problems when I upgraded. So I perform

Re: Digg Story: Dell announces Ubuntu 7.10 PCs with DVD playback

2007-12-21 Thread Chris Jones
ch even Digg can't decipher. > > > I dunno whether I'm missing something here, but what's the big deal? Dell have been shipping PC's with Ubuntu for sometime now. Only reason I can think that you posted this is because they have begun shipping with version 7.10.

Re: Spellcheck

2007-12-26 Thread Chris Jones
elect your desired English language whilst making sure it has a 'ABC' icon next to the language. Note: The 'ABC' icon means that there is a dictionary installed for this language. Hope this helps. -- Chris Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au

RE: EeePC

2008-01-24 Thread Chris Jones
don't think it's worth its $500 for the hardware that's inside. -- Chris Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au

Re: eeePC

2008-01-24 Thread Chris Jones
were $499 at that time. Chris Jones -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au

Re: eeePC

2008-01-24 Thread Chris Jones
>>I read an article in the paper on wed that quoted the eeepc's price as >>$400.  is this correct? I think the RRP is $499. I guess it’s up to the retailer you purchase from as the what price they sell it for. I checked them out at Officeworks last week and they were $499 at

Re: EeePC

2008-01-25 Thread Chris Jones
by Microsoft. It's just now known as Windows Mail on Windows Vista. But it's essentially the same application as Outlook Express and almost identical in functionality. Just some information for those who may not be aware. Chris Jones -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubunt

Re: EeePC

2008-01-26 Thread Chris Jones
ame application as Outlook Express and almost identical in > functionality. > Just some information for those who may not be aware. > > Chris Jones >>Outlook Express and it's replacement for Vista Windows Mail has ceased development long ago. Microsoft's >>replacemen

Re: Centrino 2 notebook pre loaded with Ubuntu

2008-04-11 Thread Chris Jones
nd. You'll eventually find a retailer that'll sell you a system with no OS. If that's what you're after of course. And you never know, you may even be lucky enough to strike someone that'll be happy to pre-install linux for you! But keep your fingers crossed for that one!

WhatIsUbuntu.com Download Links

2008-04-28 Thread Chris Jones
page. --- Regards Chris Jones - Site Editor -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au

Re: ubuntu.org.au server down

2008-06-02 Thread Chris Jones
same problem arising with each new release as has been for some years now. Regards Chris Jones -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au

Re: ubuntu.org.au server down

2008-06-02 Thread Chris Jones
oblem arising with each new release as has been for some years now. Regards Chris Jones -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au

RE: ubuntu.org.au server down

2008-06-05 Thread Chris Jones
-- On Tue, 2008-06-03 at 09:40 +1000, Chris Jones wrote: > The server always seems to get overloaded a little after each new > release of Ubuntu and then admins claim that they are working on the > problem so that

RE: Playstation

2008-07-03 Thread Chris Jones
history of trashing her eee-pc I have had to make a promise that from now on I will restrict my "polishing the penguin" to the PC in the study. [1] http://psubuntu.com Just tell your wife it's Sony's fault. They should have installed linux on the PS3 before it was released. C

Re: IE in wine

2008-07-21 Thread Chris Jones
Apparently ATO software developers are working on a linux version of etax for future. Fingers crossed for next year! Regards Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au

RE: IE in wine

2008-07-25 Thread Chris Jones
-Original Message- From: Sebastian Spiess [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 10:00 PM To: Chris Jones Cc: Ubuntu Australia Mailing List Subject: Re: IE in wine Chris Jones wrote: > Apparently ATO software developers are working on a linux version of > et

RE: Thank you!

2009-03-03 Thread Chris Jones
good to have a reliable working Windows system to fall-back on when an application doesn't work in WINE. Anyway, good luck. And enjoy linux and Ubuntu. Cheers. -- Chris Jones -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au

ShipIt Local

2009-04-27 Thread Chris Jones
he Ubuntu Australia website. It's still early days. Thanks in advance for your support. My email chrisjo...@comcen.com.au Regards -- Chris Jones -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au

Re: Re-Introducing myself to the group after a period away and a Change of name

2009-07-20 Thread Chris Jones
to see you came back. Just so you are aware, you do not have to install via the WUBI installer just to get ntfs support. The ntfs-3g components required are all installed by default in recent releases of not only Ubuntu, but most popular Linux distros. Cheers. Chris Jones chrisjo...@comcen.com.

RE: Open SOurce workshops...

2009-08-24 Thread Chris Jones
assist you in any way. But keep in mind, I take large orders for copies of Ubuntu of versions 8.04 > 9.04, free-of-charge. So please encourage anyone who wishes to take advantage of my offer to send me an email at chrisjo...@comcen.com.au and I'd be happy to help where I can. Or alternatively, direct them to www.whatisubuntu.com and you'll find my details there also. -- Chris Jones -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au

Re: Installing Picasa 3 on Karmic Koala

2009-10-27 Thread Chris Jones
0 and it seemed to work fine, albeit some features being missing! But the main functions were there. And it was much faster and more responsive than F-Spot. Which was impressive considering it runs inside a built-in WINE container and is just a Windows port at heart. -- Chris Jones Photogr

RE: Problems with Ubuntu 9.1

2009-11-10 Thread Chris Jones
tu's. One of Ubuntu's great strengths! But that doesn't bother me because I'm quite an experienced Linux user and I do know what I'm doing. So basically, the information is out there, but at the end of the day it's up to the user and make some effort to source it instea

RE: Paint Shop Pro3

2009-11-11 Thread Chris Jones
addition to Inkscape, both on Linux. But I''m just saying there are certain things that I can't do and get the same results with not using some Windows software. Cheers. -- Chris Jones Photographic Imaging Professional ABN: 98 317 740 240 Photo Resolutions http://photoresolutions

"What Is Ubuntu" Project -- New website and forums

2009-11-12 Thread Chris Jones
I guess I'm just making use of the beauty of the internet and encouraging the Ubuntu Community to jump on board and support an independent project. Any questions, feel free to ask. Cheers for now. -- Chris Jones Photographic Imaging Professional ABN: 98 317

I'm leaving also...

2009-11-14 Thread Chris Jones
d and signed it! See you on the better side folks. -- Chris Jones Photographic Imaging Professional ABN: 98 317 740 240 Photo Resolutions http://photoresolutions.freehostia.com iScreen and Print http://iscreenandprint.freehostia.com -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.u

Re: Selecting Window Managers

2012-01-24 Thread Chris Jones
any Linux distribution already. Can you be more specific of what you mean? Regards -- Chris Jones -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au

Re: Selecting Window Managers

2012-01-25 Thread Chris Jones
ting themselves into. Regards -- Chris Jones -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au

Re: Cut down Linux + customisable X windows

2012-02-10 Thread Chris Jones
Bodhi Linux a try. It is Ubuntu based and sits at around ~350MB ISO download. It is basically a base install for you to build and customize to your own liking. It's what I use and now I swear by it. But the first thing I do in it is replace Enlightenment with GNOME. But that's easy by running

Australian Ubuntu Developers?

2012-02-10 Thread Chris Jones
I am writing an article on Ubuntu 12.04 development and am seeking an Aussie Ubuntu Developer to answer a few question for me regarding 12.04 development, which will make up the article. It's basically an email interview. Is anyone interested? Regards -- Chris Jones -- ubuntu-au ma