[ubuntu-uk] GRUB on LiveUSB

2009-05-22 Thread James Hooker
Hi Everyone - I was wondering if anyone knew how to change the GRUB menu on a live USB made on usb-creator on ubuntu? I use this as my everyday OS at the moment, and want to get rid of he "English > try ubuntu from this computer menu" I tried /boot/grub/menu.lst... but it doesnt exist? Any ideas

[ubuntu-uk] Auto Mount...

2009-02-20 Thread James Hooker
Hi Ubuntu'ers... long time no speak! Wondering if anyone knew how i can automatically mount my secondary hard drive using ubuntu on boot. Every time i boot the thing I have to click on the drive in naultilus... then re-set up my samba shares on that drive. Cheers! Jim -- ubuntu-uk@lists

[ubuntu-uk] Play?

2008-12-22 Thread James Hooker
I've been quiet on the lists for a while... work, and Uni.. bla bla bla - hope everyone is well! I recently purchased some excellent DRM free tracks from Play.com... I was wondering if there had been any murmurs in the community for writing either a rhythmbox or Banshee plugin to purchase the

[ubuntu-uk] Remastersys

2008-10-15 Thread James Hooker
Has anyone been having trouble lately with making backups with remastersys? (I know there are a few Ubuntu UK'ers that like this tool) e.g. When installing a distro from a disk created with the "Backup" option, GDM is failing to start etc... Thanks! -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://list

Re: [ubuntu-uk] error message in windows/excel

2008-08-22 Thread James Hooker
I think it means "open office rocks" On 22 Aug 2008, at 14:51, "Javad Ayaz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > i have a funny error message coming up in excel it says: > > Ah tole yoo > > > Anyone know what this means > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Another Linux portable

2008-08-06 Thread James Hooker
With 32-Bit Processor!!?... wow... the future looks bright! hehehe On Wed, 2008-08-06 at 22:21 +0100, Mark Fraser wrote: > On Wednesday 06 August 2008 15:00:11 Rob Beard wrote: > > > £169.99, as stated on the maplins site. IIRC, they are using some kind > > > of ARM processor, and for the price I

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Bug Day

2008-07-29 Thread James Hooker
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu compatible laptops for under £400

2008-07-25 Thread James Hooker
The Acer Aspire One looks pretty cool - Dabs says 1-2 Weeks away, very good value for money in the netbook dept! http://www.dabs.com/ProductView.aspx?Quicklinx=55BH&InMerch=1 Pete - Thanks for the good review of my LRL talk on your blog!:) On Fri, 2008-07-25 at 17:04 +0100, Pete Stean wrote: >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] What would you like in a book..

2008-07-21 Thread James Hooker
cool) On Mon, 2008-07-21 at 16:54 +0100, Alan Pope wrote: > On Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 04:44:18PM +0100, James Hooker wrote: > > Something most Windows users ask me when trying Ubuntu: "Where's C:\!?" > > > > That will be a very short book. > > &

Re: [ubuntu-uk] What would you like in a book..

2008-07-21 Thread James Hooker
Something most Windows users ask me when trying Ubuntu: "Where's C:\!?" On Mon, 2008-07-21 at 16:37 +0100, Alan Pope wrote: > Start the ball rolling with my own answers :) > > On Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 04:27:01PM +0100, Alan Pope wrote: > > Whilst I appreciate that not everyone likes books in d

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Spotting!

2008-07-20 Thread James Hooker
Whatever episode is on sky 165 right now! :) On Sun, 2008-07-20 at 22:45 +0100, Kris Douglas wrote: > On Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 10:39 PM, James Hooker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Just some useless info that you may find interesting/cool - > > > > Watching "

[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Spotting!

2008-07-20 Thread James Hooker
Just some useless info that you may find interesting/cool - Watching "Dexter" tv series on FX channel - (Programme about a cop serial killer that kills serial killers... buffer overflow?) Anyway - he was checking some forensic magic on his macbook pro - and low and behold, it was running ubuntu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] BBC News - Stallman

2008-07-04 Thread James Hooker
Of course - might be worth firing off a copy to someone like "Computer Weekly" (or as I like to call it "IT Manager's magazine they read to justify slacking off") On 4 Jul 2008, at 09:18, Matthew Macdonald-Wallace wrote: > Quoting James Hooker <[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [ubuntu-uk] BBC News - Stallman

2008-07-04 Thread James Hooker
Rob - Im stuck on trains to and from London today - I'd happy to knock something together! On 4 Jul 2008, at 09:03, Rob Beard wrote: > Mac wrote: >> You may already have come across this, from yesterday's BBC >> Technology News: >> >> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7487060.stm >> >>

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Lug Radio RIP

2008-06-30 Thread James Hooker
A big shame - I look forward to LRL every year, and love the show. If any other ubuntu-UK people fancy stepping up to the plate to help help organise another event or even a podcast - count me in (Hell, I'd be happy to organise it) On 30 Jun 2008, at 17:01, John Levin wrote: > http://www.jo

[ubuntu-uk] Pimp, then Distribute your Distro

2008-06-24 Thread James Hooker
Hi All - Lets say I have a copy of fresh copy of Ubuntu installed, with all my favorite packages installed as well as some custom stuff (/etc/ networking/interfaces file with static IP details, users setup, cron jobs ready to go) - Is it possible to take a "snap shot" of that distro that ca

[ubuntu-uk] Graphics Card/Dual Monitor

2008-05-27 Thread James Hooker
Hi Everyone - I was wondering if anyone had any successful experiences with dual monitors on Ubuntu, and maybe recommend a good graphics card that is well supported and up to the task? Im going to be running dual 24"screens (hopefully) if that's any help! Thanks Everyone, Jim me at jamesho

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Lettuce

2008-05-21 Thread James Hooker
Greens for Human Beings? On 21 May 2008, at 16:40, Tony Arnold wrote: > Jai, > > Jai Harrison wrote: >> On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 10:37 AM, Kris Marsh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> wrote: >>> http://luiscosio.com/ubuntu-lettuce >>> >> >> That's pretty funny. Lol. >> >> But isn't it a trademark infringe

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Laptop Choices

2008-05-13 Thread James Hooker
Hi Jai - Had a look about: I know the Dell XPS laptops have been pretty good with Ubuntu... the 13.3" screens start at £599 and the 15.4 inch screens start at £539 I've heard good things about Ubuntu running on Fujitsu Lifebook series.. the build quality is very good and they are pretty nice

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Manchester Free Software : RMS Video

2008-05-11 Thread James Hooker
Hosting companies are perfect example of this... apache, sendmail, mysql, php, GNU/Linux, community support are all free yet hosting companies profit from Free software. As for developers... if you have made a name for yourself, the chances are a company will employ you to administer syst