Re: [ubuntu-uk] Bochs emulator

2007-05-14 Thread Alan Pope
On Mon, May 14, 2007 at 04:18:24PM +0100, Ted wrote: > Anyone using this in Ubi and if so any gotchas ? > I haven't used bochs itself for some time now. It seems DOSEMU / WINE / QEMU fulfil all my emulation requirements. What is it you want to use Bochs for? Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ub

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Podcast Test Recording 1 (ping jono)

2007-05-14 Thread Alan Pope
On Mon, May 14, 2007 at 05:54:29PM +0100, Paul RJ Mellors wrote: > however i've now had a go at recording something, as a test to see what > i actually sound like, it's unrehearsed, unplanned, unscripted,totally > made up on the fly crap :) but here it is any way. I think this sounds pretty goo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Podcast Test Recording 1

2007-05-14 Thread Paul RJ Mellors
Andy wrote: > On 14/05/07, Paul RJ Mellors <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> however i've now had a go at recording something, as a test to see what >> i actually sound like >> > > Any chance of a free format? > > > How about Ogg Vorbis maybe? >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Partitioning Questions

2007-05-14 Thread I C McNab
Neil Greenwood wrote: > One thing you could look at is using LVM, which can resize the > partitions later. It's probably not the best thing to try if you're > new to Linux, especially to use for the / partition. > > The other thing you can do is leave some empty space at the moment, in > case you

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Podcast Test Recording 1

2007-05-14 Thread Andy
On 14/05/07, Paul RJ Mellors <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > however i've now had a go at recording something, as a test to see what > i actually sound like Any chance of a free format? How about Ogg Vorbis maybe? Andy -- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubunt

Re: [ubuntu-uk] digital TV

2007-05-14 Thread norman
< snip > > What do you mean by the data required? I have only had a quick look at the setup procedure so far but there seem to be several places where numbers are required. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Partitioning Questions

2007-05-14 Thread Neil Greenwood
On 12/05/07, I C McNab <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Alec Wright wrote: > > I recommend 15-20GB for / (my / is 15GB on a 250GB), 1-3GB for swap > > (just to be safe... i have 3GB on my 250GB) and make the rest /home > > > > But 20GB and 3GB are a bit excessive; you could easily get away with > > 10G

Re: [ubuntu-uk] digital TV

2007-05-14 Thread David Morris
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 norman wrote: >>> Is there anyone here who watches and or records digital TV on their >>> computer? If so, could they say which software they prefer and use. > >> http://davemorris.wordpress.com/2007/05/03/mythtv-my-setup/ is what I >> use, but tis mo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] digital TV

2007-05-14 Thread norman
> > Is there anyone here who watches and or records digital TV on their > > computer? If so, could they say which software they prefer and use. > http://davemorris.wordpress.com/2007/05/03/mythtv-my-setup/ is what I > use, but tis more than just watching TV. Thank you for that. There is some exc

Re: [ubuntu-uk] digital TV

2007-05-14 Thread David Morris
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 norman wrote: > Is there anyone here who watches and or records digital TV on their > computer? If so, could they say which software they prefer and use. > > Thanks > > Norman > > http://davemorris.wordpress.com/2007/05/03/mythtv-my-setup/ is what

[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Podcast Test Recording 1

2007-05-14 Thread Paul RJ Mellors
It’s been an aim of mine to have a go at creating a UK based Ubuntu Centric pod cast, currently it’s only in planning stage, see wiki, however i’ve now had a go at recording something, as a test to see what i actually sound like, it’s unrehearsed, unplanned, unscripted, totally made up on the f

[ubuntu-uk] digital TV

2007-05-14 Thread norman
Is there anyone here who watches and or records digital TV on their computer? If so, could they say which software they prefer and use. Thanks Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Screen resolution issues with Ver 7.04

2007-05-14 Thread I C McNab
George MacLeod wrote: > Has anyone else experienced screen resolution problems with installing > Ubuntu 7.04? > Then this morning I booted from from the 7.04 install CD on a Dell Dimension > 5150 dual core with screen resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 only to find that > Ubuntu live CD only offered 6

[ubuntu-uk] Bochs emulator

2007-05-14 Thread Ted
Anyone using this in Ubi and if so any gotchas ? -- Regards Ted Wager G3TPI High Peak UK Using Ubuntu Linux -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell Latitude 820

2007-05-14 Thread Tony Arnold
Ciaran, Ciaran Mooney wrote: > I'd wait until Dell start shipping a Ubuntu laptop in the states, then > buy the same model from Dell UK. > > Think they start shipping end of May If there wasn't such a small window of opportunity to get my employer to buy this beast, I would! Thanks for the tip

[ubuntu-uk] Dell Latitude 820

2007-05-14 Thread Ciaran Mooney
> I'm about to order a Dell Latitude D820 laptop and I will, of course, be > putting Ubuntu on it! > > I'm wondering about support for some of the hardware. If anycone can > confirm or otherwise if this kit works out of the box, I'd be grateful. > > My two main concerns are: > > Video: Intel 950 ch

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Off the fence and ready to join in!

2007-05-14 Thread Ciaran Mooney
> I wouldn't say that I'm skilled in any specific area, more of an all-rounder > at all multimedia related things. Skills are a bit low on open source > software, mainly down to my college not using any, but I'm adapting my > skills quickly to packages like Inkscape, GIMP, Blender etc.. Hi, I've

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell Latitude 820

2007-05-14 Thread Tony Arnold
Baz, baza wrote: >> Do you have the same wireless card? And does that work? >> >> Regards, >> Tony. > > Same WiFi card, yeah. Got it working with the rather buggy gnome network > tool no problems. Cool. Sounds promising. Just need my boss to sign off the order now! Regards, Tony. -- Tony Arno

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell Latitude 820

2007-05-14 Thread baza
> > Do you have the same wireless card? And does that work? > > Regards, > Tony. Same WiFi card, yeah. Got it working with the rather buggy gnome network tool no problems. Baz -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell Latitude 820

2007-05-14 Thread Tony Arnold
Baz, baza wrote: > Robert McWilliam wrote: >> On Mon, 14 May 2007 11:56:45 +0100 >> Tony Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> I'm about to order a Dell Latitude D820 laptop and I will, of course, >>> be putting Ubuntu on it! >>> >>> I'm wondering about support for some of the hardware. If anyc

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell Latitude 820

2007-05-14 Thread Tony Arnold
Robert, Robert McWilliam wrote: > On Mon, 14 May 2007 11:56:45 +0100 > Tony Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I'm about to order a Dell Latitude D820 laptop and I will, of course, >> be putting Ubuntu on it! >> >> I'm wondering about support for some of the hardware. If anycone can >> confir

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell Latitude 820

2007-05-14 Thread Joshua Scotton
On Mon, 2007-05-14 at 11:56 +0100, Tony Arnold wrote: > My two main concerns are: > > Video: Intel 950 chipset; 1920 x 1200 LCD screen I have an Acer Aspire with the same chipset which works fine (opengl and all) with the i810 driver Josh -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell Latitude 820

2007-05-14 Thread baza
Robert McWilliam wrote: > On Mon, 14 May 2007 11:56:45 +0100 > Tony Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I'm about to order a Dell Latitude D820 laptop and I will, of course, >> be putting Ubuntu on it! >> >> I'm wondering about support for some of the hardware. If anycone can >> confirm or othe

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu in Newspaper and on TV

2007-05-14 Thread john levin
Forwarded to The Fridge fridge.ubuntu.com who have an 'In The Press' section. And while I'm about it, a nudge to you all that the Fridge is looking for stories from the Ubuntu LoCo teams. Send them your news and articles: fridge-devel[at]lists.ubuntu.com John Dave wrote: > Ubuntu was mentioned

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell Latitude 820

2007-05-14 Thread Robert McWilliam
On Mon, 14 May 2007 11:56:45 +0100 Tony Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm about to order a Dell Latitude D820 laptop and I will, of course, > be putting Ubuntu on it! > > I'm wondering about support for some of the hardware. If anycone can > confirm or otherwise if this kit works out of the

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu in Newspaper and on TV

2007-05-14 Thread Josh Blacker
Excellent. It's often mentioned (if only in passing) by the Guardian's tech section, but never in a 'you really should try it' way - they tend to focus more (at least in the 'Ask Jack' section) on how to install a million pieces of software to keep your windows machine clean and clear. Josh On

[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu in Newspaper and on TV

2007-05-14 Thread Dave
Ubuntu was mentioned in an article in the Daily Record (Scottish paper) last week, though you guys might be interested so I scanned it: http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=496435172&size=l http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/therazz/games/tm_method=full%26objectid=19043516%26siteid=666

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell Latitude 820

2007-05-14 Thread Peter Lewis
On Monday 14 May 2007 at 11:56:45 Tony Arnold wrote: > I'm about to order a Dell Latitude D820 laptop and I will, of course, be > putting Ubuntu on it! > > I'm wondering about support for some of the hardware. If anycone can > confirm or otherwise if this kit works out of the box, I'd be grateful.

[ubuntu-uk] Dell Latitude 820

2007-05-14 Thread Tony Arnold
I'm about to order a Dell Latitude D820 laptop and I will, of course, be putting Ubuntu on it! I'm wondering about support for some of the hardware. If anycone can confirm or otherwise if this kit works out of the box, I'd be grateful. My two main concerns are: Video: Intel 950 chipset; 1920 x 1

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Screen resolution issues with Ver 7.04

2007-05-14 Thread Samuel Toogood
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Lucy wrote: >>> I just wondered if any one else had experienced this behaviour. >>> Cheers >>> Seoras >> This happened to me when running an Alpha version with the nVidia >> driver, however it is now fixed for me at least with the driver >> installed v

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Off the fence and ready to join in!

2007-05-14 Thread David Morley
Welcome Dave. The screencasting team is in need of help. There is a lot to do get onto Alan Pope. https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-screencasts They can explain what to do etc. Hope that helps. -- Seek That Thy Might Know -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo