[ubuntu-uk] Blank screen after update (packages)

2013-01-21 Thread Anton Kanishchev
Hi everyone I am experiencing an issue where Ubuntu 12.04 suddenly boots into a blank screen. Virtual console is fine so I am guessing it is an update issue. The computer is not frozen, as inputting the right password gets me access to the system(hdd activity visible). Any help would be appreciated

[ubuntu-uk] Copying encrypted volume dd

2012-12-05 Thread Anton Kanishchev
I have got an encrypted partition on my hdd, used alternative cd (encrypted lvm volume) of ubuntu 12.04. I am trying to back up the entire installation (i. E. Entire harddrive), would dd work if booted from a live cd? Thanks -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Installing Ubuntu on a Nexus 7

2012-11-20 Thread Anton Kanishchev
torials. Does everything work? > Wifi etc? I wonder how the battery life is? > > Thanks Anton. I did know about the 64gb version. If this were to happen > then I would probably wait for it to come out and then buy the lower price > 32gb version. :) > > On Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 1

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Installing Ubuntu on a Nexus 7

2012-11-20 Thread Anton Kanishchev
I would wait. N7 is a great device, but there may be price drops for Xmas. There is also talk of a 64 gb version early next year (January)at the price point of the 3g 32 gb version (230£?), although that's still a rumour and not confirmed. On Nov 20, 2012 10:47 AM, "javadayaz" wrote: > Hi all, >

[ubuntu-uk] unable to connect extras.ubuntu.com

2012-11-01 Thread Anton Kanishchev
Hi everyone, the update worked 20 hours ago-i didn't change anything and now it seems that it cant connect. Have switched to best server, and have checked for internet connection. the output from terminal: Ign http://ppa.launchpad.net precise/main Translation-en_GB Ign http://ppa.launchpad.net p

Re: [ubuntu-uk] SOT - Pre-installed Linux machine vendors

2012-10-13 Thread Anton Kanishchev
you commit yourself to buying one and spending hours(weeks?) sorting all the (not so) little nags. Hope this helped somehow. On 13 October 2012 18:28, Gordon Burgess-Parker wrote: > On 13/10/12 18:21, Anton Kanishchev wrote: > > As far as I am aware there is also system76 that sel

Re: [ubuntu-uk] SOT - Pre-installed Linux machine vendors

2012-10-13 Thread Anton Kanishchev
As far as I am aware there is also system76 that sell laptops with Linux pre installed. I think it only does ubuntu but not sure myself. Bearing in mind that laptops with Linux pre installed are not significantly cheaper than their windows counterparts. You would have more choice if you include win

[ubuntu-uk] deleting encrypted linux install

2012-10-07 Thread Anton Kanishchev
Hi All, I hope you would be able to help me with the following problem that I am facing. Currently I have ubuntu 12.04 installed with windows 7 as a dual boot. Windows 7 is encrypted with truecrypt and linux is encrypted via lvm method. I have run into multiple problems with the install( not ver

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Computer restarts on shutdown

2012-10-04 Thread Anton Kanishchev
What you could do is to patch 12.04 installation fully. Then try to shut down from terminal. If that works consistently (might do) then it is a software bug or error. If it isn't it is likely to be another issue. If you are still under warranty and /or lenovo phone support is free/not expensive you

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Creating a library of resources - was Good general book on Ubuntu/Linux?

2012-10-04 Thread Anton Kanishchev
In terms of archival there are a few ways to do it. Personally the easiest way to collect problems and solutions for Linux( only keeps relevant info) is: I keep using local linux, when something doesn't work I Google for the problem, find the solution and save it in a pdf (libre office can save to

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Poor performance with Ubuntu on my laptop

2012-10-04 Thread Anton Kanishchev
Could you please confirm that your cpu is this one: http://ark.intel.com/products/50176/Intel-Pentium-Processor-P6200-3M-Cache-2_13-GHz I have ubuntu running on a t6500 (which in terms of passmark benchmarks is very similar) and it runs very well. While intel at the low end do turn things off. whi

[ubuntu-uk] linux worldwide project on launchpad

2012-09-07 Thread Anton Kanishchev
Hi everyone, I have created a new project on launchpad ( it is loosely related to ubuntu so i am posting this here) which is essentially a linux distro postal service. It can be found on https://launchpad.net/sendlinux I have a question that I hope someone will know the answer to: 1- I have che

Re: [ubuntu-uk] recommendations for dongle internet?

2012-08-02 Thread Anton Kanishchev
Hi Adam, I have used an android smartphone as a wifi hotspot with no problems with ubuntu (from 10.04). Most dongles should work with it anyway. From my very limited experience the huawei ones work right out of the box, it is just a question of changing a setting so that it connects via the dongle

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Update BIOS with dual boot

2012-07-17 Thread Anton Kanishchev
Hi James, I have had a chat with my friend regarding updating the bios on a dual boot. what model of thinkpad do you have? He has never had to go through grub4dos to update his, so unfortunately he cant help there.He has updated dual boot setups via windows as you mentioned in your first email(wor

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Update BIOS with dual boot

2012-07-17 Thread Anton Kanishchev
Hi there, Have you made sure that the iso you create /put on the stick is correct? I had a few problems myself on the past where files downloaded from websites are not exact and come back with all sorts of errors. Have you tried another usb stick (or a cd for that matter to put the iso on?) some st

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Gaming on Ubuntu

2012-07-09 Thread Anton Kanishchev
The best way to get a linux gaming page could be a updated ebook style format-much like the introduction to linux (in pdf format from ages ago) that explains everything clearly for newcomers. A book style approach (in digital format) could include documentation on games, sources (ppas) of games for

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu on the Vaio S series

2012-07-02 Thread Anton Kanishchev
Hi Please note that I am not saying that you will have an ugly experience like I had. I also chose the laptop because of its ips display and performance and all the other great things that it has. I would just double check with them along the lines of - "I have looked through the forums and found t

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu on the Vaio S series

2012-07-01 Thread Anton Kanishchev
Dont want to move you away from it, i probably had a lemon-but this is my short story of ownership of the s series 15 inch (still have my vaio nw 2009). I configured a vaio s 15 inch to the brim -essentially top spec, i7, 8gb ram , best gpu, 256gb ssd(about 220 actually free). Problems started when

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Wireless inkjet printer?

2012-05-09 Thread Anton Kanishchev
On 09/05/12 20:03, Gordon Burgess-Parker wrote: On 09/05/2012 19:54, paul sutton wrote: On 09/05/12 17:28, Gordon Burgess-Parker wrote: On 09/05/2012 17:25, Anton Kanishchev wrote: Try to find a printer that has the linux logo. I looked at several in Ryman's and couldn't see hid

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Wireless inkjet printer?

2012-05-09 Thread Anton Kanishchev
I found that if it supports windows and mac there is a good chance it will work with Linux. Failing that can't you return the printer if it fails to work? In UK you can I believe... On May 9, 2012 5:28 PM, "Gordon Burgess-Parker" wrote: > On 09/05/2012 17:25, Anton Kanishchev w

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Wireless inkjet printer?

2012-05-09 Thread Anton Kanishchev
I am not sure about an inkjet but the hp laser printers have very good drivers. I would start with hp. Having said that the old Epson (inkjet) also works well with ubuntu. Try to find a printer that has the linux logo. Hope this helped On May 9, 2012 4:46 PM, "Gordon Burgess-Parker" wrote: > Can

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Lucid Update Manager not informing Me of LTS upgrade

2012-05-04 Thread Anton Kanishchev
I dont know if this would work but would burning a dvd of 12.04 lts and mounting it on your machine not allow you to update anyway??? On 4 May 2012 19:48, Pete Smout wrote: > Hi, > I have 1 remaining machine to upgrade to 12.04 (my main desktop / server) > and it is running 10.04 lucid (fully up

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 12.04 Installer Doesn't Detect Partitions

2012-05-02 Thread Anton Kanishchev
I experienced the same problem -- run chkdsk /f (or is it (-f) in windows. this is a ubuntu security feature because it has to resize a windows partition, it needs to ensure it wont move half the windows folder to ext4 or something like that. SOLUTION: boot into windows run chkdsk /f , restart twic

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Duplicate sources list

2012-05-01 Thread Anton Kanishchev
i have just run apt-get update and got the following: Hit http://gb.archive.ubuntu.com precise/universe Translation-en_GB Hit http://gb.archive.ubuntu.com precise/universe Translation-en Hit http://gb.archive.ubuntu.com precise-updates/main Translation-en Hit http://gb.archive.ubuntu.com precise

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 12.04 oddities

2012-05-01 Thread Anton Kanishchev
Have found a website for linux wireless drivers if that helps- http://linuxwireless.org/en/users/Download On 1 May 2012 11:46, Colin Law wrote: > On 1 May 2012 11:37, paul sutton wrote: > > On 01/05/12 11:09, Anton Kanishchev wrote: > >> Have you ever run windows on the ne

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 12.04 oddities

2012-05-01 Thread Anton Kanishchev
at problem first time, wiped hdd and repeated -no error. On 1 May 2012 11:37, paul sutton wrote: > On 01/05/12 11:09, Anton Kanishchev wrote: > > Have you ever run windows on the netbook/ do you have access to the > > manufacturers website with drivers? This might be worth a shot

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 12.04 oddities

2012-05-01 Thread Anton Kanishchev
know much more than i do (using ubuntu for 1 month now :) ). hope this helps On 1 May 2012 10:54, paul sutton wrote: > On 01/05/12 10:51, Anton Kanishchev wrote: > > Which wireless card do you have? > > I tried 12.04(lts, x86 version) on 3 computers so far ( 1 from > > 2005

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 12.04 oddities

2012-05-01 Thread Anton Kanishchev
Which wireless card do you have? I tried 12.04(lts, x86 version) on 3 computers so far ( 1 from 2005-2006) and everything worked without any unnecessary configurations. are you using a cd to install 12.04 from? I know the image is 701mb which technically doesnt fit on a cd but imgburn seemed happy