[ubuntu-uk] Streaming video on variable bandwidth connection?

2011-01-31 Thread Tim Dobson
Hey guys, Can I pick your brains please. :) I'm trying to work out what technology to use; Situation: Mobile Linux computer connected via 3G/GPRS to internet. The computer is likely to encounter fluctuating connectivity where it connectivity drops between low GPRS signal, full HDPSA signal and

[ubuntu-uk] Local Council Meeting

2011-01-31 Thread Jacob Mansfield
does anybody recall the discussion about contacting your local council members about ubuntu a while back? Well I just got invited to a meeting to discuss this with David Lloyd! I would be grateful if one or two others accompanied me to this meeting as I am not the most experienced linux user out th

[ubuntu-uk] FOSS Friday drop-in - volunteers welcome!

2011-01-31 Thread gazz
If anyone's got an hour (or more) free on Friday afternoon and can help out: FOSS Friday moves back to first Friday of the month, 4 February 2012, 12-7pm at our workshop near Tower Bridge as usual. Come along for free advice, help and support on reviving older PCs and laptops and finding Free Sof