I see Tesco are now selling Dells... huge pile of them in my local branch.
This is the model, I think...
http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.204-4105.aspx
No idea on how successful would be with Linux, but I have to admit
I've not had any great issues lately with any laptops - though
interestingly Hardy
> One thing that I found useful in making the transition was to set
> Linux as the default option in grub (I think this might be done
> automatically nowadays anyway)
Ubuntu will be set to be the default. If your dad gets annoyed at having
to catch the Grub menu every boot in order to run Windows,
> For bandwidth monitoring you could use a program that can handle SNMP like
> nagios.
Isn't Nagios overkill for something like this?
Typing these just before powering down the PC would save the date and
the amount of traffic for that session in a text file:
date +%F >> net_traffic.txt
ifconfig
Hi folks,
I'm looking at a HP ProLiant ML110 G5 server, and want to install
Ubuntu Hardy onto it.
It's got an on-board 6 channel SATA RAID controller. I planned to
attach a couple of 140GB SATA drives to it in a RAID 1 configuration.
Does anyone know if Hardy supports this?
Cheers
Chris
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James Milligan wrote:
> Great timing - I'm looking for a 'young' LUG in the NW - I've checked the
> dates I should be available, and put them on the poll
>
> Thanks for the opportunity as well.
Excellent! I look forward to seeing you there! :)
Tim
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|> The other option that is worth considering is the Pembury pub in London.
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Great timing - I'm looking for a 'young' LUG in the NW - I've checked the
dates I should be available, and put them on the poll
Thanks for the opportunity as well.
James Milligan
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Michael Holmes wrote:
> I thought I'd ask here if you dont mind, but does anyone have any
> recommendations on which laptop brands I should go for and which I
> should avoid? Any help appreciated.
>
> Michael Holmes
>
From experience, Dell's are pretty good if you get one with Intel
Wireless
On 29/07/2008, James Milligan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Thanks Lucy - I'm just waiting for XP SP3 to download and install (still
> waiting... still waiting...) I can't wait to get Ubuntu on and use the thing
> - 'cos it is so much better than windows (apart from support of mainstream
> gaming
DFEY-NW[1] (Digital Freedom in Education & Youth - North West), the
North West of England's first group focusing on young people and issues
of freedom in the digital world is looking forward to it's first meeting
EVER in August.
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On Tue, 2008-07-29 at 20:00 +0100, Michael Holmes wrote:
> I thought I'd ask here if you dont mind, but does anyone have any
> recommendations on which laptop brands I should go for and which I
> should avoid? Any help appreciated.
>
> Michael Holmes
>
If you get one try and go for all intel. The
In general, don't get a HP laptop - in the repair store I work in, we get a
lot of HP laptops that have become faulty.
Dell are good, but Alienware aren't as good as they look - again, we get a
lot of Alienware desktops - the build quality is awful (nice cases
though...)
You could try an Asus E
On Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 8:00 PM, Michael Holmes
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:
> I thought I'd ask here if you dont mind, but does anyone have any
> recommendations on which laptop brands I should go for and which I should
> avoid? Any help appreciated.
>
> Michael Holmes
>
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Thanks Lucy - I'm just waiting for XP SP3 to download and install (still
waiting... still waiting...) I can't wait to get Ubuntu on and use the thing
- 'cos it is so much better than windows (apart from support of mainstream
gaming, but I'm not /really/ that bothered about that, cos I need Vista fo
I thought I'd ask here if you dont mind, but does anyone have any
recommendations on which laptop brands I should go for and which I should
avoid? Any help appreciated.
Michael Holmes
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On 29/07/2008, James Milligan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Thanks Mac - I'm just literally about to go to the install PC and install
> Ubuntu (Studio) - I will follow your advice (shouldn't take long, there
> isn't much on it).
Hi James,
As others have said the install should go fine, but shoul
Thanks Mac - I'm just literally about to go to the install PC and install
Ubuntu (Studio) - I will follow your advice (shouldn't take long, there
isn't much on it).
James Milligan
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On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:11:07 +0100, Alan Pope <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Having asked around members of the Ubuntu UK community there has been
> quite
> a luke warm response to the idea of a bug jam (global one scheduled for
> 8th-10th August).
The reception to these things does see
alan c wrote:
> James Milligan wrote:
>
>> Also, can someone advise me on a Windows program that can partition
>> my drive more effectively than the built-in one with Windows? I've
>> got a ~300 GB HDD, 293 is registering (that's pretty much normal),
>> I've got ~65 GB free, but can only create a
I'm actually going to install Ubuntu Studio - this is more suited for me
personally, because I do a lot of graphic design work. I'm hoping it's the
same install process as the normal distro - any advice? Thanks
James Milligan
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On Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 11:14 PM, Chris Smith
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> James wrote:
>> What's the full URL for UKFSN then, please?
>
> http://www.ukfsn.org/
>
>
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For bandwidth monitoring you could use a program that can handle SNMP like
nagios.
2008/7/29 norman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> All this correspondence has caused me to wonder whether I am getting the
> most economical deal commensurate with reliability of supply. I do not
> use broadband a great down
All this correspondence has caused me to wonder whether I am getting the
most economical deal commensurate with reliability of supply. I do not
use broadband a great down apart from the downloading of Ubuntu updates
some Google research and the odd bit of on line buying. I have no one
nearby to who
James Milligan wrote:
> Also, can someone advise me on a Windows program that can partition my drive
> more effectively than the built-in one with Windows? I've got a ~300 GB HDD,
> 293 is registering (that's pretty much normal), I've got ~65 GB free, but
> can only create a new partition of 2GB (
Great news - I'll have the guide printed out and by my side, just in case,
but I'll follow your incredibly complex instructions of plonking it in the
drive and following the instructions given lol. Now if only I could find the
power button...
Thanks Kris
Just to add one thing, I'm actually instal
On Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 4:05 PM, James Milligan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Thanks for your reply
>
> I asked my Dad before, and I'm actually incredibly surprised, as he said yes
> to installing Ubuntu (fully! Not just WUBI etc)
>
> Is it ok to follow the guide at
> http://apcmag.com/how_to_dualbo
Thanks for your reply
I asked my Dad before, and I'm actually incredibly surprised, as he said yes
to installing Ubuntu (fully! Not just WUBI etc)
Is it ok to follow the guide at
http://apcmag.com/how_to_dualboot_vista_with_linux_vista_installed_first.htm
?
Mainly just checking that there aren't
On Tue, 2008-07-29 at 15:04 +0100, Dianne Reuby wrote:
> I've just noticed that my compiz fusion special effects have stopped
> working. The cube doesn't turn when I change desktops, or when I click
> and drag; the windows aren't wobbly; if I hit CTRL the cursor is
> highlighted but with solid rin
It's always the really obvious that I miss - thanks! I've just realised
- I let someone use it on my login the other day, and they must have
turned it off.
Thanks
Dianne
On Tue, 2008-07-29 at 15:17 +0100, Ciaran Mooney wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Have you tried just turning it back on?
>
> System --> Pre
Hi,
Have you tried just turning it back on?
System --> Preferences --> Appearance
I do remember that Ubuntu will default to metacity, if something goes
wrong with Compiz. This is so you still have a usable desktop,
although sans beautiful effects.
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I've just noticed that my compiz fusion special effects have stopped
working. The cube doesn't turn when I change desktops, or when I click
and drag; the windows aren't wobbly; if I hit CTRL the cursor is
highlighted but with solid rings rather than a graduated ring.
The settings still seem OK,
2008/7/29 James Milligan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> Can I use a USB external HDD? If I could, would there be a noticeable
> difference in performance? Also got no problems with backing up, got plenty
> of storage ;-)
Hi James,
Welcome to the list.
An external HDD is perfectly usable, although it wil
Hi,
I'm still interested! How about you nail down the plans Popey by
adding it to the wiki (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/GlobalBugJam).
I'll see you wherever it is.
Ciarán
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Just realised they are the same in effect - .org links to .org.uk
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Tony - I was just loading that site up as that email came through! Actually,
just to check, is it manlug.org.uk or .org? I think I know a couple of
people for the presentations, but I'd have to check with them first.
James Milligan
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My Dad is quite savvy, but I'm more savvy ;-)
When I start explaining something, like the viruses, he'd /somehow/ find a
way to get back at me for it (not sure what, but he would).
Can I use a USB external HDD? If I could, would there be a noticeable
difference in performance? Also got no problem
James,
James Milligan wrote:
> I only wish that there was something further north (near/in Manchester) and
> a bit more relaxed - I'm 15, interested in Linux etc, but I don't really
> want to be talking about code and the command prompt all day lol, just want
> to get to know people who also use i
Hi James - Great job on trying to persuade the parents!
On parents I always use the "No Viruses" approach -and highlighted how
much money she (my mother) would save on buying anti-virus products.
Then installed Extreme-Tux-Racer, and she's never looked back (I'll
point out she's a mega novice, and
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James Milligan wrote:
> I've shown him one of the guides on the internet about
> dual-booting
> (http://apcmag.com/how_to_dualboot_vista_with_linux_vista_installed_first.ht
> m) but he still wasn't keen - what can I persuade him with?
Not sure really
I've been using Ubuntu mainly on Virtual machines for the past year, and
really liked them (but obviously can't experience the full potential...). I
used the LiveCD to show my Dad what it is like, and he quite liked it, but
was worrying about it crashing the computer, and therefore messing
everythi
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James Milligan wrote:
> but I don't really want to be talking about code
I think that it being a bug fixing day then you'd be out of luck!
It sounds like you're after a social event - I'm not sure what there is
to offer you in that realm, but starti
Eek - just remembered - not called command prompt in Linux - terminal
(sorry! He says cowering away into a dark corner...)
It's because I'm using a Windows PC at the moment - I'm game online - that's
the only thing stopping me from switching fully to Ubuntu.
Jam
I only wish that there was something further north (near/in Manchester) and
a bit more relaxed - I'm 15, interested in Linux etc, but I don't really
want to be talking about code and the command prompt all day lol, just want
to get to know people who also use it.
Ah, there's my little gem of an in
Alan Pope wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Having asked around members of the Ubuntu UK community there has been quite
> a luke warm response to the idea of a bug jam (global one scheduled for
> 8th-10th August). I thought there might be something like 30-50 people
> interested in attending a physical event, b
Hi,
Having asked around members of the Ubuntu UK community there has been quite
a luke warm response to the idea of a bug jam (global one scheduled for
8th-10th August). I thought there might be something like 30-50 people
interested in attending a physical event, but after discussion it seems
James Grabham wrote:
> I'm sure you've all seen the news concerning ISPs.
>
> Now I for one AM NOT paying someone to invade my privacy be logging
> what IPs I visit, so TalkTalk are getting the boot.
>
> Which means I'm a bit stuck; AOL, Virgin, Sky, Tiscali and
> Orange/Wanadoo are all out.
James Grabham wrote:
> I'm sure you've all seen the news concerning ISPs.
>
> Now I for one AM NOT paying someone to invade my privacy be logging what
> IPs I visit, so TalkTalk are getting the boot.
>
> Which means I'm a bit stuck; AOL, Virgin, Sky, Tiscali and
> Orange/Wanadoo are all out.
>
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