Re: [ubuntu-uk] LUGs

On Wed, 2007-03-28 at 20:33 +0100, Alan Pope wrote: > > Well, we often invite other LUGs to come and visit us, and we invite > ourselves to other LUGs where practical. We have had a joint meeting at > Surry LUG meeting venue (RedHat in Guildford), and on a number of occassions > people from Su

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Code of conduct (was For 'women' read 'newbs')

On Mon, 2007-03-19 at 13:23 +, TheVeech wrote: >(crap snipped) > > The Lord replied: 'You want two lanes or four on that bridge?' > That posting is in breach of the Ubuntu code of conduct. http://www.ubuntu.com/community/conduct Thanks Caroline -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lis

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Security on Ubuntu

alan c wrote: > Caroline Ford wrote: > >> alan c wrote: >> >>> >>> Think of scattering seeds of weeds on a concrete driveway. The seeds >>> will not flourish. Just like computer viruses and linux. >>> Just an experiment to verify t

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Security on Ubuntu

alan c wrote: > > > > Think of scattering seeds of weeds on a concrete driveway. The seeds > will not flourish. Just like computer viruses and linux. > Just an experiment to verify this - download a windows .exe file, and > in ubuntu, try to run it - click, double click, whatever. It will not >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Thinking about switching to linux

john levin wrote: >> Dear Phil, I have recently switched from Windows XP to Ubuntu on my >> desktop- I am using an Alcatel Speed Touch Pro router.(with one port) >> I have just bought a secondhand laptop which also has Ubuntu- and I >> was interested in the possibility of getting a router with more

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gkismet deb

baza wrote: > On Fri, 2007-02-23 at 23:23 +0000, Caroline Ford wrote: > >> baza wrote: >> >>> Hi, does anyone know where I can get a deb of gkismet (the gui for >>> kismet)? >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> >>> Baz &

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gkismet deb

baza wrote: > Hi, does anyone know where I can get a deb of gkismet (the gui for > kismet)? > > Thanks > > > Baz > Kismet does come with a graphical interface - albeit a curses one rather than gtk. Caroline -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk htt

Re: [ubuntu-uk] more things worth signing

Steve Spiller wrote: > Adam McMaster wrote: > >> On 23 Feb 2007, at 14:24, George MacLeod wrote: >> >> >> >>> The link is >>> http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctrust/consult/open_consultations/ >>> ondemand_services.html >>> >>> >> Thanks, looks like Jono's link has a hyphen instead o

Re: [ubuntu-uk] more things worth signing

baza wrote: > This one is worth signing. > http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/iplayer/ > > Baz > > This has come up on another list I'm on and seems pretty dodgy to me. It's basically asking the Prime Minister to order the BBC to do something. The BBC is independent and should stay that way in my opi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] EciAsdl

Benjamin Webb wrote: > I am thinking about installing Kubuntu on my main PC (which currently > uses XP). I use an AOL usb modem to access the internet (not the best > option I know, but I'm sticking with it for now) so I will need the > EciAdsl drivers. However, the EciAdsl page > (http://eciadsl.f

Re: [ubuntu-uk] networking two pcs- Ubuntu and xubuntu

STONE COLD wrote: > Hi , > > I was wondering if someone could help. > > Ive connected my pc running ubuntu (main pc) with a pc running xubuntu > (secondary pc). They are connected via one of those linkys ethernet routers! > ive managed to get the internet working on the secondary pc but im unable

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gimp

London School of Puppetry wrote: > > > On 06/02/07, Caroline Ford <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> wrote: > > If you are running with kde libraries installed I'd recommend krita the > kde bitmap editor as well. > > I really think th

Re: [ubuntu-uk] IT Idiots cover introducing Linux.

Alan Pope wrote: >> >> >> Yes. I run GNOME here, see what happens when I try to install digikam (a >> KDE app):- >> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~$ sudo apt-get install digikam >> Password: >> Reading package lists... Done >> Building dependency tree >> Reading state information... Done >> The fo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Etiquette

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > */Tony Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>/* wrote: > > Matthew, > > Matthew East wrote: > > On Tue, February 6, 2007 8:46 am, Alan Pope wrote: > >> On Tue, 2007-02-06 at 01:04 +, Jonathan Riddell wrote: > >>> If somebody comes up with a good text I'm h

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gimp

Alan Pope wrote: > On Tue, 2007-02-06 at 18:26 +0000, Caroline Ford wrote: > >> If you are running with kde libraries installed I'd recommend krita the >> kde bitmap editor as well. >> >> I really think the gimp is being oversold by the community in general

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Etiquette

Robin Menneer wrote: > > > On 2/6/07, *Matthew East* <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > wrote: > > > > How about the following: > > http://www.ubuntu.com/community/lists/etiquette > > > Wot's a digest email please ? > An email digest is all the mail sent over a certain ti

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gimp

David Morley wrote: > Like many others, I enjoy processing digital photos. In the old days I > played in the darkroom, now I like to think that my computer, plus > software, is my digital darkroom. So, what do I want to do? I want to be > able to selectively crop whilst maintaining a fixed aspect,

[ubuntu-uk] UK linux organisations (was Re: French FLOSS for Schools)

Benjamin Webb wrote: > What about my UK-Linux question. Is there any "official" overal site > for Linux in the UK? > There is nothing official and UK only that I know of. There is http://www.fsfeurope.org/ and some interesting resources such as http://www.oss-watch.ac.uk/ Caroline (secretlond

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Scribes - First Meeting Tonight!

Chris Oattes wrote: > Hi, > As many of you are aware most Ubuntu related meetings occur online in > IRC chat channels for which plenty has already been done to help people > find and become involved. These meetings are going on all the time all > over the world and generate an awful lot of docum

Re: [ubuntu-uk] stop frame animation

London School of Puppetry wrote: > Is there an OS programme that can be used to animate still images- > something similar to Flash? - I have been asked by a local secondary > school. They have one computer with Linux installed. Caroline lsp > > Blender can do animation but is overkill for this

Re: [ubuntu-uk] French FLOSS for Schools

London School of Puppetry wrote: > On 05/02/07, Benjamin Webb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> On 05/02/07, gord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> On Sun, 2007-02-04 at 22:44 +, Benjamin Webb wrote: >>> It seems as if schools in France will be distributing Open Source So

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Could Linux (and Ubuntu) do more to encourage students?

Martin Fitzpatrick wrote: > On 02/02/07, norman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> On Fri, 2007-02-02 at 21:53 +, Benjamin Webb wrote: >> > Are there any OS graphics programmes? one of my students was asking. > >> There is a Gimp users group - [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> I g

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Could Linux (and Ubuntu) do more to encourage students?

Tony Arnold wrote: >> >> The other argument I hear is that we should be using the system and >> tools that students expect to see in the big wide world once they have >> graduated, and that, of course is Microsoft stuff. My argument is that >> if we taught our students Linux, and associated tools,

Re: [ubuntu-uk] BBC Consultation

On 31/01/07, Toby Smithe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Wed, 2007-01-31 at 11:34 -0500, Scrase, Eddie wrote: > > http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctrust/consult/open-consultations/ondemand_services.html > > Well I've replied very damningly. So have I. Even the Apple Mac fan base will be unhappy about this

Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu sophisticated

On 04/01/07, alan c <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You did well to stay away from windows. I do not know what susi and > tiger are though, sorry. Presume Suse, and Tiger is an old version on MacOS. Caroline (another one) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Education technology show

On 28/12/06, alan c <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > nicholas butler wrote: > > Ive called the Event co-ordinator and left a message . I'll chase this > > up tommorow though unless someone else wants to hassle them as well ? > > > > Nik > > > I have registered as a visitor in the expectation I can att

Re: [ubuntu-uk] And now my MP reply...

On 15/12/06, Andy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 15/12/06, Caroline Ford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > They think that we need to educate children on what they will use in > > the work place - which to be honest is all windows. > The workplace will use whatever

Re: [ubuntu-uk] And now my MP reply...

On 14/12/06, Tony Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I also think that many schools may have the mentality that Windows is used > world wide so we need to do the same! > > Regards, > Tony. They think that we need to educate children on what they will use in the work place - which to be honest is

Re: [ubuntu-uk] upgrade

On 13/12/06, norman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Wed, 2006-12-13 at 13:43 +, tim matthews wrote: > > make sure your sources.list is in order before you start the upgrade. > > > > for my desktop, a few things work better in edgy than in dapper. > > Thanks to you and Caroline for your comments

Re: [ubuntu-uk] upgrade

On 13/12/06, norman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am about to take the plunge and move on from 6.06 to 6.10. Has anyone > any pearly words of wisdom that they would like to cast before me > please? > > Norman > Be careful if you've used non standard repositories or run scripts such as automatix or

Re: [ubuntu-uk] A time for Celebration .

On 13/12/06, Nicholas Butler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well Christmas has come early for the UKTeam community since the hard > working Elves of the Community Council considered, and the approved, the > UKTeam application [2] . Congratulatations also went to Nik Butler, Alan > Pope, Joseph Price

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Children In Need fund raising, following Linux World Expo.

On Fri, 2006-11-17 at 22:04 +, Dean Sas wrote: > Nik Butler wrote: > > Okay So , A little late but not out of time here is the link to the > > little Charity drive I suggested at Linux World Expo . > > > > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/CharityWork/ChildrenInNeedTShirt > > > > Cool, > I've

Re: [ubuntu-uk] logging into my pc (ubuntu) via another windows pc?

On Fri, 2006-11-17 at 17:52 +, STONE COLD wrote: > Hi, > > Heres what i want to do..i want to log in to my ubuntu enabled pc via a > windows terminal over an internet connection...can it be done..and if so how? > > thanks in anticipation! > > Javad System ->Preferences ->Remote Desktop Th

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Free vs non-free drivers etc

On Thu, 2006-11-16 at 12:47 +, Norman Silverstone wrote: > > Are you confusing free as in beer with free as in freedom? FOSS does not > > have to be free as in beer! > > I find this very confusing. If I buy an application to run in Ubuntu > what sort of freedom is represented? > > Norman Fre

[ubuntu-uk] Education technology show

http://www.bettshow.com/bett/show_home1.asp "BETT is the world's leading educational information & communications technologies (ICT) event, attracting 600 educational suppliers and over 28000 visitors, and bringing together the global teaching and learning community for four days of innovations an

Re: [ubuntu-uk] top posting row (was Uk Loco team forums)

On Sun, 2006-11-05 at 15:39 +, Paul Mellors wrote: > Hi all > > Just because people want it, although not everyone, i'm setting up an > unnoficial ubuntu-uk forum. Please can you send me off list, so not to > upset anyone, a list of catagories that people would want. I don't want > to up

Re: [ubuntu-uk] top posting row (was Uk Loco team forums)

On Sun, 2006-11-05 at 08:10 +, Sean Miller wrote: > Ian wrote: > > But I was not here to make a date. And I see other top posting OK. > > > Indeed, I'm sure they do, but that doesn't negate the fact that in doing > so *they* also make life very difficult for Digest subscribers... > > But t

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Team Leader Vote

On Sat, 2006-11-04 at 13:57 +, Pete Ryland wrote: > Currently, Nik Butler is doing a fantastic job as our interim leader. > > However, in the spirit of democracy, it has been suggested that this > should be confirmed (or denied) by a vote. > > Might I suggest a deadline of tomorrow evening, S

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Uk Loco team forums

On Fri, 2006-11-03 at 12:44 +, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I fully support the creation of an Ubuntu -UK forum. It will increase > > the people involved in Ubuntu-UK tenfold. > > > > Caroline > > My experience with forums, is that you create them and no one uses > them, My LUG had one and n

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Uk Loco team forums

On Fri, 2006-11-03 at 12:15 +, Nicholas Butler wrote: > My personal preferences are to use the Mailing list, however if a Forum > exists I will make sure I drop in and keep an eye on it and let people > know about the mailing list and the archvies and the thriving > communication we have he

Re: [ubuntu-uk] BBC and open formats??

On Fri, 2006-11-03 at 01:37 +, alan c wrote: > Rob Beard wrote: > > Alan Pope wrote: > >> On Thu, Nov 02, 2006 at 03:36:10PM +, tim matthews wrote: > > [...] > > With regards to 'P*dcasting' it seems lots of media companies are using > > the 'P*dcasting' word now. I don't think they have

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Edgy Disks

On Fri, 2006-11-03 at 02:29 +, Dean Sas wrote: > alan c wrote: > > William Anderson wrote: > >> Jono Bacon wrote: > >>> On Wed, 2006-11-01 at 15:44 +, Paul Sladen wrote: > On Wed, 1 Nov 2006 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Hello Paul, > > > The Nottingham Lug is having

Re: [ubuntu-uk] UKTeam Meetings Minutes

On Mon, 2006-10-30 at 16:40 +, Francis Giannaros wrote: > On Monday 30 October 2006 14:29, Jono Bacon wrote: > > Can I recommend fortnightly meetings during the day on IRC. We will > > never please everyone, but many of the core contributors see to be on > > during the day. Naturally this will

Re: [ubuntu-uk] LinuxWorld

On Thu, 2006-10-26 at 21:53 +0100, Matthew Saunders wrote: > On 26/10/06, Gary Kearley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Great day out yesterday at LinuxWorld. > > A superb event. I look forward to it all year long. > > Good to see a large number stands offering Ubuntu disks - more square > footage

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Linux World Planning 2006 - Stand Set up report.

On Tue, 2006-10-24 at 22:16 +0100, Nicholas Butler wrote: > First of an apology to Jono Bacon . I fear we missed each other at some > point today so the curry will have to wait. > > For Pictures of the Stand go here > > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/LinuxWorldLondon2006Planning > > Many thanks

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Linux World Expo ... Stand Creation Day and subsequent Events.

On Mon, 2006-10-23 at 18:00 +0100, Nik Butler wrote: > Evening Guys. I plan to get to the Halls by 1.00pm Tuesday and by 8:30am > the following days. > > I will be wearing my Ubuntu UK Poloshirt and standing near the entrance. > > You can call me on 07713 241 956 if you need to discuss how I can

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo (was: urgent)

Hm. 7 Days to complete a design... almost reminds me of the Edgy artwork.Martin   But who gets to play sabdfl and punish us for our amateurishness ;)   If this logo is ever going to be used to deal with prospective corporate/public sector implementors then we need it to be top notch.   If it's j

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

On 18/10/06, Dave Murphy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Martin Fitzpatrick wrote:> How about some obligatory flag colours? There are 3 bits to the ubuntu > circle, perhaps pop them in there (either in the circles or on the> straps or both).  Of course, thats England, Scotland, Wales, and er.> oh well.I

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo (was: urgent)

http://www.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/TrademarkPolicy/ It is important to maintain the visual integrity of the Ubuntu logo. We therefore ask that anyone considering use of the logo keep the following guidelines in mind. Following these guidelines will increase the chances that we will quickly approve you

Re: [ubuntu-uk] T minus 7 for Linux World Expo.

On 18/10/06, nik <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I would imagine there would be no problem in this since the Licnese hasbeen clear in the past that we can. But I'll search the Wiki . Ps . I would charge about £3.00 for the CDs. Which will seem quite a bitbut if you consider that this recompenses you and

Re: [ubuntu-uk] T minus 7 for Linux World Expo.

On 18/10/06, Nik Butler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What we need to do next.1. A few good A3 posters in Colour for the Stand. I may raid the fridge on this2. Stationary ( I've asked my Client whom does stationary to providesome paper/pens and folders )3. Money Box and Float details for monies from

Re: [ubuntu-uk] (no subject)

On Tue, 2006-10-10 at 18:20 +, STONE COLD wrote: > Hi, > > I previously posted this question but was unable to get any answers! > > when i play a video on full screen it appears to be choppy and not clear at > all. Its ok when i play in a small screen though! > > what should i do to make it

[ubuntu-uk] Where do 'normal' UK Ubunteros cluster? (Was: Re: Online Discussion Forum - To be or not to be?)

On Mon, 2006-10-09 at 20:16 +0100, John K Masters wrote: > On Mon, 9 Oct 2006 20:02:19 +0100 > Alan Pope <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Mon, Oct 09, 2006 at 07:56:30PM +0100, Sean Miller wrote: > > > I believe this to be a Mailman list, hence do we not already have a > > > way of reading the

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Edgy release parties?

I guess we'd better burn some release candidate CDs then.. Do I need to make a cake? Caroline On Sun, 2006-10-08 at 23:45 +0100, Adam Bagnall wrote: > Edgy release party? Why do you think they're putting on the Linuxworld > Expo? It's one big party and everyone's invited :-) > > Alan Pope wrote

Re: [ubuntu-uk] (no subject)

On 04/10/06, STONE COLD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi fellow Ubuntu users!I have a few questions about Ubuntu. Hopefully someone out there will be able to help!Im a total newb to the gr8 Ubuntu OS. So please bare this in mind whenanswering my questions.Ok here goes!Im running a dual boot machine. A

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Bug Filing (Was: 6.10 beta released, anybody being brave?)

On Mon, 2006-10-02 at 20:36 +0100, Stephen Garton wrote: > On 02/10/06, Paul Sladen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Mon, 2 Oct 2006, Stephen Garton wrote: > > > > The only problems I have had with running it is Xchat crashes on the > > > laptop every time I try to exit. > > > > Please file a bug

Re: [ubuntu-uk] This list name/description

On Sun, 2006-10-01 at 15:16 +0100, Tony Arnold wrote: > Alan, > > On Sun, 2006-10-01 at 14:29 +0100, Alan Pope wrote: > > > I don't want to start a semantic argument but UK != GB. Can we get it > > harmonised one way or the other. I wouldn't want us to be annoying people > > for this minor issue.

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Problems installing Ubuntu server on an old computer

On Thu, 2006-09-28 at 13:07 +0100, South Walney Information Management wrote: > A client has an old PC, which was running Windows 98 which had become > tired and she lacks the original Windows 98 didks as she bought the > machine second hand. Somewhere along the line she managed to format the > ha

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Community & Language (was: LinuxWorld London 2006 Update for 24th September)

On Sun, 2006-09-24 at 22:56 +0100, Martin Fitzpatrick wrote: > On 24/09/06, Caroline Ford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I've been looking at language packs and comparing our support with UK > > community languages. We don't do very well currently :( > > Perha

Re: [ubuntu-uk] LinuxWorld London 2006 Update for 24th September

On Sun, 2006-09-24 at 17:27 +0100, Nik Butler wrote: > Afternoon all. So its been a quiet week on the list regarding the > exhibition but that does not mean we have not been hammering away > behind the scenes. > > The Ubuntu people have contacted me to confirm that the request for > SHIP-IT

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Reluctant update in Dapper

On 21/09/06, Llywelyn Owen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hmm, "white man speaks with forked tongue" me thinks. It's beyond my understanding, I'll ignore the errors and wait for it to get better! Thanks. On 21/09/06, Paul Sladen <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: On Thu, 21 Sep 2006, Llywelyn Owen wrote:>

Re: [ubuntu-uk] How about a Competition .... Prior to the Show.

On Wed, 2006-09-20 at 19:06 +0100, Nik Butler wrote: > The competition requires you to recreate the Ubuntu Shipit CD Cover ( > the one with the Five people on it ) using members of your local Linux > User group. > > The catch is that you must get a 100 Word comment from each member in > the pho

Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubunto in college, was Re: Women, LinuxWorld, Stuff

On Thu, 2006-09-21 at 13:11 +0100, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi > > On 16/09/06, ana <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > We had a college IT teacher in the > > hacklab once, he explained that even if he wants to teach some free > > software he can't, they are locked in a contract with microsoft by whi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubunto in college, was Re: Women, LinuxWorld, Stuff

On 18/09/06, ac <"aec$news"@candt.waitrose.com> wrote: >ana wrote:>> hi>>>> Caroline Ford wrote:>>> (College has horribly locked down XP boxes and a fairly fascist web>>> filter..)>>>>>>> Yes. It is not the teachers&#x

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Women, LinuxWorld, Stuff

On Sat, 2006-09-16 at 15:38 +0100, Ralph Corderoy wrote: > Hi Caroline, > > > > > /me awaits inevitable comments about booth babes . > > > > > > what? > > > > *Bewildered* > > I think he meant the modern-day equivalent of a scantily-clad girl in a > fur coat draped across the bonnet of a Ford

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Women, LinuxWorld, Stuff

On Fri, 2006-09-15 at 23:06 +0100, ana wrote: > Hi > > Adam Bagnall wrote: > > I was thinking earlier that as far as I'm aware the LoCoTeam has no > > female members. There must be some women in the UK who use Ubuntu? Of course there are - I am another one. I found out about this unfortunat

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Women, LinuxWorld, Stuff

On Fri, 2006-09-15 at 23:06 +0100, ana wrote: > Hi > > Adam Bagnall wrote: > > I was thinking earlier that as far as I'm aware the LoCoTeam has no > > female members. There must be some women in the UK who use Ubuntu? > > Yes there are ... we are probably not often following this list? Of