Re: [ubuntu-uk] Users - disabled or learning difficulty

2007-07-24 Thread alan c
Ian Pascoe wrote: > Just for those of you who are interested, here's a copy of my reply to Alan > on the Accessability list. > > Alan, apologies just realised I replied direct to you and not through the > list! No problem! And Thanks Ian! your reply was fast and invaluable, I could immediately t

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Quote of the day....

2007-07-24 Thread Josh Blacker
Great - now I have a bunch of adverts about powerpoint in my gmail! My personal favourite, on a bookmark trying to be witty: "Never try to replace windows on your computer" I bought it for a laugh; picture here: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=502966 On 7/25/07, Mark Harrison <[EMAIL PRO

[ubuntu-uk] Quote of the day....

2007-07-24 Thread Mark Harrison
"Power corrupts. Powerpoint corrupts absolutely" Well, I liked it :-) M. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Users - disabled or learning difficulty

2007-07-24 Thread Ian Pascoe
Just for those of you who are interested, here's a copy of my reply to Alan on the Accessability list. Alan, apologies just realised I replied direct to you and not through the list! Hi Alan Sorry to jump lists on this one. The majority of the Accessabil

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [uk-marketing] Spearhead the attack!!!!

2007-07-24 Thread alan c
Chris Rowson wrote: > Hi folks, > > > > I'm feeling in a militant mood today! > > Check out our first article for publishing in local magazines: > > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/Marketing/ArticleForLocalMagazine > > You'll notice that I've created a submissions table at the bottom to > trac

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Repos on a Disk

2007-07-24 Thread alan c
Ian Pascoe wrote: > Hi-de-hi > > Popey floated an idea a little while back about putting the entire Ubuntu > Repository onto a portable HD for use by those who don't have the ability > to connect to the Internet or only over dial-up. > > Just to bring to everyones attention that the apt-get serie

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Users - disabled or learning difficulty

2007-07-24 Thread alan c
Lucy wrote: > On 24/07/07, alan c <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I have made contact with a local charity who are soon to create a >> facility of a few PCs for use by their clients. >> >> I am not aware of a Ubuntu related group which has such an interest - >> comments would be welcomed. >> > > It

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Users - disabled or learning difficulty

2007-07-24 Thread alan c
Ian Pascoe wrote: > Alan > > Well snooped! > > What does the charity do that requires it to set up a small PC group for > it's clients; any idea what they're looking for yet? The client base is about two dozen people with learning difficulty. Various abilities, some have completed local courses

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Users - disabled or learning difficulty

2007-07-24 Thread Lucy
On 24/07/07, alan c <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have made contact with a local charity who are soon to create a > facility of a few PCs for use by their clients. > > I am not aware of a Ubuntu related group which has such an interest - > comments would be welcomed. > It depends on the requireme

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Users - disabled or learning difficulty

2007-07-24 Thread Ian Pascoe
Alan Well snooped! What does the charity do that requires it to set up a small PC group for it's clients; any idea what they're looking for yet? Unfortunately, living on the Isle of Worcestershire I will have to bow out gracefully from the hands on support. E -Original Message- From: [

[ubuntu-uk] Hardware Offers

2007-07-24 Thread Ian Pascoe
Hi Folks Following on from the Repos posting, I've just got a mail shot from Amazon advising on "special offer" prices on laptops and portable HDs until 29/07/07. Haven't had chance to look muyself yet though - normal disclaimer. E -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailm

[ubuntu-uk] USB Drives

2007-07-24 Thread Ian Pascoe
OK, I've got back to this one again. Still can't see it eithre on the desktop or within Nautilus. Anyone got any ideas how I can get it to appear? E -Original Message- From: Ian Pascoe [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 06 June 2007 21:33 To: British Ubuntu Talk Subject: RE: [ubuntu-uk] FW

[ubuntu-uk] Repos on a Disk

2007-07-24 Thread Ian Pascoe
Hi-de-hi Popey floated an idea a little while back about putting the entire Ubuntu Repository onto a portable HD for use by those who don't have the ability to connect to the Internet or only over dial-up. Just to bring to everyones attention that the apt-get series of commands appears to have be

[ubuntu-uk] Users - disabled or learning difficulty

2007-07-24 Thread alan c
I have made contact with a local charity who are soon to create a facility of a few PCs for use by their clients. I am not aware of a Ubuntu related group which has such an interest - comments would be welcomed. My knowledge of software for such users only brings to mind proprietary software

[ubuntu-uk] [uk-marketing] Spearhead the attack!!!!

2007-07-24 Thread Chris Rowson
Hi folks, I'm feeling in a militant mood today! Check out our first article for publishing in local magazines: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/Marketing/ArticleForLocalMagazine You'll notice that I've created a submissions table at the bottom to track where this article goes. Why not give it a

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [uk-marketing] Article for local mag

2007-07-24 Thread Darren.Mansell
Very interesting. Thanks :) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Harrison Sent: 24 July 2007 07:38 To: British Ubuntu Talk Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] [uk-marketing] Article for local mag [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Fair enough. It's a difficu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [uk-marketing] Article for local mag

2007-07-24 Thread Darren.Mansell
You seem to have a great understanding of marketing. I used to work for a large British computer manufacturer (who shall remain nameless) and I had a fair bit of involvement with the marketing department. They used to do things like send spam emails out and get blocked from some mail servers pure