Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Server Install

On 8 June 2010 12:18, Chris Rowson wrote: > ubuntu-10.04-rc-dvd-amd64">Ubuntu 10.04 x86_64 DVD > ubuntu-10.04-rc-dvd-i386">Ubuntu 10.04 i386 DVD o_O rc? Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Improving Support

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 08/06/10 00:08, John Stevenson wrote: > On 7 June 2010 23:13, James Tait > wrote: >> Alan Bell wrote: >> [snip!] >> >> > here https://help.ubuntu.com/ >> > here https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu

[ubuntu-uk] Canon PIXMA iP2500 error codes

I recently changed the ink cartridge on my printer (Canon PIXMA iP2500) and now it won't print. I just get flashing lights. There are two lights, one is the power switch light, the other has symbols I can't interpret (one may be stuck paper, the other is a triangle pointing down in a circle). T

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Windows XP CD

Hi James, On 5 June 2010 16:29, James - SJ Computers wrote: > I'm pretty sure that Microsoft don't have issues with the duplication of > their disks. It's the licences that matter. After all, Microsoft even offer > an option to download the ISO direct from them: > > http://www.microsoft.com/downl

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Windows XP CD

Hi All, I'm pretty sure that Microsoft don't have issues with the duplication of their disks. It's the licences that matter. After all, Microsoft even offer an option to download the ISO direct from them: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2fcde6ce-b5fb-4488- 8c50-fe2

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Feature or Bug: accessing localhost with no networkconnection

On 8 June 2010 15:19, Alan Bell wrote: > Untick work offline in the file menu of firefox > > Alan Bell > The Open Learning Centre > > Check out our Libertus servers at > http://www.theopenlearningcentre.com/libertus.html > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Feature or Bug: accessing localhost with no networkconnection

Untick work offline in the file menu of firefox Alan Bell The Open Learning Centre Check out our Libertus servers at http://www.theopenlearningcentre.com/libertus.html -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Feature or Bug: accessing localhost with no network connection

Afternoon All, This morning I was working at a location where I had no network connection. I was trying to do some development work, but I couldn't access localhost in my browser. I ended up getting around it by tethering my phone so I had a network connection! Is this experience the desired one,

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Server Install

I'm posting this information here just in case anyone finds it interesting. I don't have any connection to the company mentioned but as these VPSs seem pretty cheap considering they're hosted in the UK, I thought I'd share the info! The new Xen HVM provider I have been using (and this thread was i

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Aptitude

On Tuesday 08 June 2010 11:56:45 pmgazz wrote: > I use aptitude 'cos I always make a typo on the hyphen in 'apt-get' ;) This sounds like a job for ... sudo ln -s /usr/bin/apt-get /usr/local/bin/aptget Tyler -- "Freedom of thought is best promoted by the gradual illumination of men's minds, whi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Aptitude

I use aptitude 'cos I always make a typo on the hyphen in 'apt-get' ;) Paula On 07/06/10 10:49, Philip Stubbs wrote: > On 7 June 2010 08:51, Neil Perry wrote: > >> Hello Guys, >> I've just been pointed out, that for Maverick they have removed aptitude >> being install by default. I don't wan

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Improving Support

> sounds just fine, send them in. > Excellent, thanks :) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [OT] Learn Linux with CompTIA and LPI

All To clarify a few points - yes I posted details of the competition but the competition is being run by CompTIA. Any questions, queries or suggestions relating to it should be pointed towards CompTIA. The rules and choice of entry (Facebook) was chosen by CompTIA. I'm just a messenger. Bill

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [OT] Learn Linux with CompTIA and LPI

On 08/06/10 09:25, Bill Quinn wrote: > > To enter, simply click here, > http://www.comptia.org/global/en-GB/misc/linuxpluslpi.aspx and fill in > the form as well as answer the following question: What date was the > Linux kernel made open to the public? Remember, you’ve got to be over 18 > years o

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [OT] Learn Linux with CompTIA and LPI

On Tue, 2010-06-08 at 10:00 +0100, Chris Rowson wrote: > > On Tue, 2010-06-08 at 09:25 +0100, Bill Quinn wrote: > > > >> To enter, simply click here, > >> http://www.comptia.org/global/en-GB/misc/linuxpluslpi.aspx and fill in > >> the form as well as answer the following question: What date was th

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [OT] Learn Linux with CompTIA and LPI

> On Tue, 2010-06-08 at 09:25 +0100, Bill Quinn wrote: > >> To enter, simply click here, >> http://www.comptia.org/global/en-GB/misc/linuxpluslpi.aspx and fill in >> the form as well as answer the following question: What date was the >> Linux kernel made open to the public? Remember, you’ve got t

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [OT] Learn Linux with CompTIA and LPI

On Tue, 2010-06-08 at 09:25 +0100, Bill Quinn wrote: > To enter, simply click here, > http://www.comptia.org/global/en-GB/misc/linuxpluslpi.aspx and fill in > the form as well as answer the following question: What date was the > Linux kernel made open to the public? Remember, you’ve got to be ove

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [OT] Learn Linux with CompTIA and LPI

Thanks for the heads up on this, very good opportunity. For those that haven't dropped Facebook of course. I've posted a blog post on this and put it on Identica, just to let everyone know! Thanks Neil Perry On 8 June 2010 09:25, Bill Quinn wrote: > Normally I wouldn’t post this to the Ubun

[ubuntu-uk] [OT] Learn Linux with CompTIA and LPI

Normally I wouldn't post this to the Ubuntu List - however as LPI / Linux+ certification was mentioned recently on this list and this is a free competition I thought some people may be interested. CompTIA recently announced the revamp of the Linux certification in partnership with the Linux Pro