Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu 19.10 release Get Together

I was on holiday. Shame. I used to really enjoy these events! :) I wonder whether holding other events are in order? Like the Science museum one or the Real Ale Train et al... Be good to reconnect with peeps. :) Cheers JT On Wed, 16 Oct 2019 at 15:37, Alan Pope wrote: > > > > > *Hi all,Tomor

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Release Parties..

I am certainly up for that. Not that I have missed many release parties... :) On 2 April 2014 21:41, Bruno Girin wrote: > > > On 2 April 2014 14:33, Alan Pope wrote: > >> >> >> Sound like a plan? >> > > Definitely! Count me in and I'm happy to come to the Canonical offices. > That'll be a goo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu 12.10: advertising lenses

On 25 September 2012 00:08, Alan Pope wrote: > On 24/09/12 23:51, J Fernyhough wrote: > >> Ohhh, this could open up a can of worms. Does this mean everything I >> (hypothetically) type into the Dash is being transmitted to Canonical? >> >> > Hmmm.. You are writing from a google mail account that

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Grsync equivalent

On Jul 20, 2012 8:19 PM, "Simon Greenwood" wrote: > > > > On 20 July 2012 19:58, Bill B. wrote: >> >> Hi folks, >> Rather than risk a "dodgy" download to firms WinXP enforced laptop, does >> anyone know of a good, *safe* equivalent to Grsync [graphical front end >> of/for rsync] available for Win

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Grsync equivalent

Hi there, I take it this is more data than economically possible with a service like Dropbox? JT On Jul 20, 2012 7:59 PM, "Bill B." wrote: > > Hi folks, > Rather than risk a "dodgy" download to firms WinXP enforced laptop, does > anyone know of a good, *safe* equivalent to Grsync [graphical fron

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Android

On 6 July 2012 11:30, Dave Hanson wrote: > On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 11:28 AM, Alan Pope wrote: > >> On 06/07/12 10:15, Dave Hanson wrote: >> >>> Does anyone know what's happening with Ubuntu for Android? >>> >>> >> It's still under heavy active development. >> >> Cheers, >> -- >> Alan Pope >> Engin

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Museum outing

Sounds like a great idea. :) On 21 June 2012 09:31, Matthew Daubney wrote: > Ooooh! I'd be interested if you go after the 12th of next month :) > > On 20 June 2012 23:43, Bruno Girin wrote: > > Hi all, > > > > Anybody fancy a geeky museum outing one weekend to go see the > > Codebreaker exhib

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Why not contribute to Ubuntu Manual

Hi Alan, For me, and it was some time ago (years), it was mentoring. There documents were out there, at least in part, but it was a daunting prospect to just dive in to code. Things are possibly different now. For me, now it is time... I find it difficult now to lurk in the IRC channels to help/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Wacom tablet

Isn't there a wacom section under settings? Is this good enough for you? On Apr 30, 2012 4:52 PM, "scoundrel50a" wrote: > I am trying to get my wacom tablet to work, but it needs a command, but > because I had to reinstall, lost the history on the terminal, so lost the > comand, I did post about

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 12.04 CD pre-orders

Are there going to be any knocking around at the Release Party? Cheers JT On 10 April 2012 10:30, Alan Bell wrote: > Hi all, > > I am now accepting pre-orders for CDs of the Ubuntu 12.04 release. > > Please email me off-list for the address to send your stamped addressed > envelope and I will

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Precise Pangolin Release Party - London, 26th April

yay! :) On 27 March 2012 14:37, Alan Bell wrote: > Hi all, > > I am very pleased to announce that we are joining forces with Canonical > for the Ubuntu 12.04 release party! > > * Venue: Bar Soho (http://www.barsoho.co.uk/) > * Date & Time: 26 April, from 6.30pm > * Drinks and light snacks w

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choo Choo! 14th July

On 9 March 2012 12:13, Iain Cuthbertson wrote: > Booked my 2 tickets (yes, there will be a Hayley aboard!). > And the following week off work - a chance to relax starting with real ale > :) > > Iain > > > On 06/03/12 21:33, Alan Pope wrote: > > On 06/03/12 20:39, Alan Bell wrote: > > you need to

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu desktop app hacking

Great stuff, certainly up for this one, and wanted to check out hackspace. Look forward to it. Cheers JT On Nov 17, 2011 8:48 AM, "Alan Pope" wrote: > On 16/11/11 22:41, Bruno Girin wrote: > >> OK so unless I hear different opinions over the next week or so, I'll >> start working out how we ca

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Home/Small Business Server

On Sep 26, 2011 10:18 PM, "Bruno Girin" wrote: > > On 26/09/11 21:35, Matthew Daubney wrote: >> >> On 26 September 2011 21:17, Alan Pope wrote: >> >> >>> Ahh, SoHo server... a perennial "want" of many (including myself). >> >> I'm getting so annoyed by this being missing it's starting to become

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Google+

Hey Alan, Could you send me an invite. Cheers On Jul 10, 2011 2:27 PM, "Alan Pope" wrote: > On 10 July 2011 14:24, Ken Adams wrote: >> I too am looking for a kind person to pass an invite over to me please. >> > > Done. > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Natty Narwhal Launch Party

There is also an upstairs area you can reserve I believe... :) On 1 April 2011 10:50, John Stevenson wrote: > > On 1 April 2011 06:54, Dan Fish wrote: > >> Scrap my suggestion re the maple leaf - the porterhouse is a much better >> idea! >> Dan >> >> Bruno Girin wrote: >> >> >Or alternatively

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Android Slates/Tablets......

Ooooh http://crave.cnet.co.uk/gadgets/samsung-galaxy-tab-just-299-for-a-limited-time-at-asda-50003274/ :) On 24 March 2011 14:39, Alan Lord (News) wrote: > On 24/03/11 13:50, John MM wrote:

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Android Slates/Tablets......

Hi John, According to the review in Linux User and Developer, the best one to go for it the Samsung Galaxy Tab at £390. A close runner up was the Dell Streak, but that is also priced at £390... You may be able to get one on contract, see http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/mobile-phone/samsung-galaxy

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Cloud expo

Hi Alan, Work have only allowed me a couple of hours each day to come down so I stick my head in and say hi. Unfortunately I will not be able to help out. Cheers JT On 2 February 2011 11:25, Alan Bell wrote: > On 02/02/11 10:57, Paula wrote: > > At the expo formerly known as Linux, can't fin

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Printer test page

Even perhaps a random choice of any of the below? On 18 January 2011 10:28, Alan Pope wrote: > Hi Paul, > > I love this idea! > > On 18 January 2011 09:56, Paul Sladen wrote: > > * A4 advert "I run X/K/Ubuntu" > > * My Foobar 2700 duplex printer works with Ubuntu, does yours? > > * An envelo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Linux expo in Feb 2011

Hi Guys, I should be attending and could help on the stall. Cheers JT On 7 January 2011 14:53, Barry Drake wrote: > On Fri, 2011-01-07 at 14:02 +, Alan Bell wrote: > > I did request a stand, I am following it up with the organisers. > > I've just looked at my diary. I could come down. I

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora

Cheers :-) On 2 Jan 2011 19:42, "Tim Dobson" wrote: On 02/01/11 19:26, James Thomas wrote: > That would be great. > :-) Invited. :) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.c... -- ubuntu-uk@lists.

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora

That would be great. :-) On 2 Jan 2011 19:16, "Tim Dobson" wrote: You've all seen the comings and goings of the likes of Google Wave, Plaxo, Plurk, Virb, Friendfeed, Friendster, Myspace... Well there's a new effort out there called Diaspora: http://join-diaspora.com in alpha right now with very

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Rugby Ubuntu UK Meet up

Count me in! :-) On 2 Jan 2011 13:13, "Laura Czajkowski" wrote: -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Aloha! I'm combining my love of Rugby and Ubuntu to have a meet up in March!There is the England V Ireland game one that day and I thought it would be fun to have a meet up that day! I

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Recommend a two hard drive dock

Here you go... http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&q=dual+hard+drive+dock&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=14421675910377248387&ei=Tu7sTIarJZGEhQeGjry-Dg&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CDEQ8wIwAg#

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu volunteers wanted!

Hi Paula, I can do this one! :) JT On 28 October 2010 14:45, alan c wrote: > On 28/10/10 12:40, pmgazz wrote: > > We're running an Ubuntu sociable help session on the 5th November at 1pm > > to 7pm near Tower Bridge (Central London). We've got half a dozen people > > signed up, which isn't mu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Powerline Recommendations

Been using devolo units for years. Excellent. On 22 Oct 2010 10:45, "Barry Drake" wrote: On Fri, 2010-10-22 at 10:31 +0100, Simon Swaysland wrote: > I need to connect a server to my home LA... I drilled throught the outside wall and have CAT5 all around the outside. Quick, easy, fast, secure ..

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Training

HI Paula, I sadly could not get time off at work to help out, but if you can let me know when you are running other sessions I would be happy to help out. Cheers JT #selinuxium On 14 October 2010 14:06, pmgazz wrote: > Oh yes, and I meant to mention - we're starting informal drop-in help >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Successful Ubuntu workshop at UCL

Hi John, I would be happy to help out another time if you run something similar. Of the back of this, I was wondering if ubuntu-uk could maybe have a volunteer list by area or is that already in place? Cheers JT #selinuxium On 13 October 2010 23:05, John Stevenson wrote: > Hello all, > Had

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 10.10 installation workshop in London

Hi Paula, Could you let me know what you would need from me if I came along to help out? Either by email or grab me on IRC #selinuxium Cheers JT On 29 September 2010 14:37, pmgazz wrote: > I seem to remember it being in Swindon somewhere - either that or I am > going slightly mad. > > Vince

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 10.10 installation workshop in London

Hi Paula, Trying to find where this event is happening... Am I missing something? (quite possible) :) Cheers JT On 29 September 2010 13:35, pmgazz wrote: > It's not on the right day and has a different 'slant' (the VCS wouldn't > 'get' an install fest) but we're doing a day workshop showing

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Maverick countdown weirdnesses

Showing 18 days, which is correct for me. Cheers JT On 22 September 2010 14:42, Neil Greenwood wrote: > Hi all, > > Is anyone else seeing the countdown banners on > http://www.ubuntu.com/community/countdown showing the wrong number of > days? > > I can force a refresh in Firefox and it will sho

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Selling Joggler Wiki

+1 to Laura's idea. On 31 August 2010 10:45, Laura Czajkowski wrote: > On 31/08/10 10:41, Colin Law wrote: > > On 31 August 2010 10:17, Kris Douglas wrote: > > > >> On 31 August 2010 10:07, Colin Law wrote: > >> > >>> On 30 August 2010 20:21, Daniel Case > wrote: > >>> > [...] >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] loco logo

On 2 August 2010 13:38, Alan Pope wrote: > On 2 August 2010 13:28, Alan Lord (News) wrote: > > On 02/08/10 13:08, pmgazz wrote: > >> Looks good - have you tried bolder type, might be more striking? > > > > No, but it's an SVG, open it with Inkscape and have a play ;-) > > > > There were no other

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Updating phone ROM was: HTC Phone connecting to Ubuntu

Hi popey, Cheers for the link, I was going to pester you later about which howto you referenced. Looking forward to some 2.1 love myself. :) JT On 26 May 2010 07:55, Alan Pope wrote: > On 26 May 2010 07:50, Mark Fraser wrote: > > On Tuesday 25 May 2010 15:54:36 David Jones wrote: > >> Any u

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Call for help - ISO testing

Hey Popey, +1 On 13 May 2010 09:15, Alan Pope wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm sat here at the Ubuntu Developer Summit in Brussels and wanted to > let people know about something and ask for volunteers to help. > > During the Lucid development cycle (ending with the Lucid release) the > Italian LoCo Te

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Hello All

Hi Moo! On 8 May 2010 13:08, Daniel Case wrote: > Hi! :) > > On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 12:43 PM, Isabell Long wrote: > >> On Sat, May 08, 2010 at 12:11:49PM +0100, Paul Mellors wrote: >> > Hello everyone >> > >> > Seems long time since i've been on here, just thought i'd say hello >> again :D >> >>

Re: [ubuntu-uk] LPIC vs CompTIA Linux+

I received notifications that I had qualified. Had to log into Novell site and give my LPIC number and that was all. On Apr 23, 2010 2:39 PM, "Rob Beard" wrote: On 23/04/10 12:19, James Thomas wrote: > Hi there, > > I have an LPIC 1 certification which I can sa... That

Re: [ubuntu-uk] LPIC vs CompTIA Linux+

Hi there, I have an LPIC 1 certification which I can say has been a help in job searches and also applications to emigrate. Also in having the LPIC 1 I was awarded 2 further awards from Novell, as they deemed it that the course covered the knowledge needed for those exams... On 23 April 2010 1

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Replacement for Gnome-do

The standard Run Application window can be accessed using Alt+F2 Other than that I don't know... :) On 21 April 2010 10:17, Stephen Garton wrote: > Good Morning All, > > I have been using gnome-do for some time for all my launching needs, > but since upgrading to Lucid it has caused me nothing

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Science Museum Vist

Would think a more generic UUK-Outing would be better so we could reuse? On 13 April 2010 16:04, Joe O'Dell wrote: > It should be #u-uk-sci > or #uuk-scifi > --- > Joe O'Dell > > Fedora Ambassador & Contributor (FreeMedia) > http://fedoraproj

Re: [ubuntu-uk] DEB again

For my penneth worth, I saw no flame in this discussion. Everyone conducting themselves impeccably. :) JT On 12 April 2010 16:30, Paul Sutton wrote: > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- > Hash: SHA1 > > Bruce Beardall wrote: > > I certainly don't want to be pushing a political agenda (especial

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Digital economy bill

What a fabulous idea! :) Shame I think the irony would be lost in the chambers... On 7 April 2010 15:22, Daniel Case wrote: > Hahaha ^^ > > I'm in > > ~Daniel > > On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 3:20 PM, wrote: > >> On 6 April 2010 23:18, doug livesey wrote: > >> > And if you're as appalled as othe

Re: [ubuntu-uk] The tablet everyone is talking about..

Phoned around 3 x o2 stores, got the last joggler at store number 3... If anyone wants to buy a joggler and can't #blamepopey :) On 6 April 2010 14:26, Daniel Case wrote: > Ahhh good plan, > > I didnt want to wait another day for mine, but what was going to the > local O2 store, sent me all t

Re: [ubuntu-uk] The tablet everyone is talking about..

Bet Popey wishes he was on commission... :) On 6 April 2010 13:59, Paul Morgan-Roach wrote: > On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 1:15 PM, Daniel Case > wrote: > >> Trying to get one today, went to the nearest O2 store but they were >> out of stock...so im going to have to try Doncaster. >> >> Just ordered

Re: [ubuntu-uk] London Ubuntu install party?

th rooms? > > I should have some more information about my options this week, so will > keep you posted. > > Thank you > > > > On 29 March 2010 10:02, James Thomas wrote: > >> Hi there, >> >> Unfortunately the venue will only accommodate 20 people com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] London Ubuntu install party?

t; about who to approach? I'll give it some thought . . . > > Paula > > / www.fossbox.org.uk > pa...@fossbox.org.uk > Tel: 020 7481 8479 > Skype: bastubis > / > > > > James Thomas wrote: > > Hi there, > > > > Unfortunately the venue will

Re: [ubuntu-uk] London Ubuntu install party?

gets too large, I may be able to source another venue for free but they would expect some money to go across the bar... Alan Lord, I may be able to get this venue during the day, Friday, if you want to do a Business Focused event. Let me know your thoughts. Cheers James Thomas #selinuxium

Re: [ubuntu-uk] London Ubuntu install party?

Hi Alan, I can make it any weekend with notice. :) On 24 March 2010 23:31, Alan Bell wrote: > that is a great idea and I would love to help with it, however that is > the oggcamp weekend so I think a lot of the willing volunteers will be > up north in Liverpool. > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] London Ubuntu install party?

Hi there, I hosted the bugjam in London a couple of times back and I am willing to do it again. I would of done something earlier but have been rushed off my feet with work... I am pretty sure I can provide a room or two with wireless and fixed point internet access.. Pretty sure I can provide a

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Convert you tube video to .3gp

Hi there, You could use an online site like www.kickyoutube.com which converts the files for you on the fly... Be careful as some of the adverts may not be suitable for viewing at work but you can download the video in a variety of files :) JT On 19 February 2010 10:04, George MacLeod wrot

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Science Museum visit, Easter.

2010/1/18 Rob Beard > Isabell Long wrote: > > Hello there, > > > > As decided at last night's meeting, I am now emailing the list about my > idea of a group trip to the Science Museum in London at Easter. > > > > So, as I just mentioned, I was thinking of things to do at Easter and > came up with

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu forums down or dns problem?

Ok for me here. :) On Dec 10, 2009 12:56 PM, "John Levin" wrote: Hi, Every time I try going to ubuntuforums.org, I get redirected to launchpad.net. Is this happening for other people? Are the forums down, or am I having a dns problem? TIA John -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ub

Re: [ubuntu-uk] photo organizer

F-SPot does Select Pictures and click export Many service providers available. Cheers JT 2009/12/1 javadayaz > Hi all, > > Does any one know of a photo organizer in ubuntu which could upload to a > web app? The web app has to be password protected which i can give to > various people

Re: [ubuntu-uk] "tartan" window when launching Gnome-do or system monitor on Karmic upgrade

i get the same on a T22. 2009/11/28 Graham Smith > I have just upgraded from jaunty to Karmic on Thinkpad T42, but > launching Gnome-do from icon or system monitor from system menu gives > me a rectangular box with coloured lines instead of the window I > expect to get. But launching from the

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Free 2-day Ubuntu Cloud Course pilot i n London startstomorrow

Hi there, I would love to be included. :) James -- Sent using a Sony Ericsson mobile phone Original message From: Alan Pope Sent: To: British Ubuntu Talk Cc: Belinda Lopez Subject: [ubuntu-uk] Free 2-day Ubuntu Cloud Course pilot in London startstomorrow Hi, I've been asked by B

[ubuntu-uk] GlobalJam - London

was wishing to attend that the venue is now closed. Sorry guys and gals, James Thomas -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] GlobalJam - London

Cheers Leroy, Waiting on others responses. If there are no other takers for the Sunday I will just do the Saturday and attend another myself. :) So come on all you others! Let me know :) 2009/9/28 leroy whyte > Hi James, i would like to attend for both days, as well as possibly 1 > othe

[ubuntu-uk] GlobalJam - London

Hi there everyone, I need to get an idea of numbers and on what day they might attend the London Jam at Finsbury circus. Also, it would be great to know if there are any people willing to lead any session? Please get back to me anyone who is interested in attending. Cheers JT #ubuntu-uk selin

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Global Jam

n IRC or mail me back! Cheers James Thomas 2009/9/20 linux > Have already asked on loco-contacts > > Hello all, > > I am a bit new to this list so still finding my feet. > > The Southend on Sea Linux User Group is running a Ubuntu Global Jam on > both the 3rd and 4th

Re: [ubuntu-uk] process control charts! Chart software

You could always give the Google Charts API a go... Easy and very clever... http://code.google.com/apis/chart/ :) 2009/2/27 Thomas Ibbotson > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- > Hash: SHA1 > > javadayaz wrote: > > looks like it is command line based. so probably not for me then ! :( > > > > D

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 3D OpenGL screensaver (or running Picassa screensaver on Gnome)

Hi there, under System/preferences/screensaver there is a screen saver called F-Spot Photos. Within F-Spot photo manager tag some photos as favorites... These will be shown in the screensaver Hope this helps :) irc: selinuxium 2009/2/25 Rob Beard > On 25/02/2009 17:09, Mark Fraser wrote: > >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] A relatively quick £100 for anyone i n London who can do this

We are at the London BugJam... Is it a laptop? Could you bring it in... Details are at wiki.ubuntu.com/GlobalBugJam/London :) 2009/2/22 Rowan > As I have explained, I have a brand new machine with ubuntu > pre-installed, which was assembled in the USA. A kernel update caused > the driver to be

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Bug Jam!

At the London site there will be external lightscribe DVD burner. :) James Thomas irc: selinuxium 2009/2/20 Adam Bagnall > > > On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 2:05 AM, Dave Walker wrote: > >> James Westby wrote: >> > The bug jam is almost upon us. >> > >>

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Installing Orange wireless dongle on Ubuntu 8.10

I have managed to get the ICON 255 to work. But it did periodically lock the OS. I cannot say whether this would be the same for you... But the drivers and howto can be found here: http://pharscape.org/icon225.html Hope it works for you! :) irc: selinuxium James Thomas 2009/2/16 John

[ubuntu-uk] February 13th timestamp

*Quote from www.2038bug.com :-* * **February 2009: We will soon be approaching Feb 13 2009 23:31:30 GMT. This is the date when the Unix time is 1234567890 seconds. Are there virus authors that have used this date for activation? Let's wait and see.* * Oh joy irc: selinuxium * -- ubuntu-uk@l

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Venue for London Bugjam

and travel in to be turned away. Hopefully this will not be the case as I will be doing my best to accommodate all attendees, but I don't want it to fail because it is over subscribed! Cheers James Thomas (#ubuntu-uk: selinuxium) 2009/1/26 Ciaran Mooney > > Good to see the Lond

[ubuntu-uk] Venue for London Bugjam

Hi all, Just a note to say I have a venue in central London, next to Liverpool Street station. Details can be found at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/GlobalBugJam/London :) James Thomas (selinuxium) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Mobile Broadband

I use the Huawei E220 with T-mobile (contract) It was as easy as plugging it in selecting T-mobile from the dropdown and I was online in minutes. (Ibex) Download a limited but not enforced... Has been excellent. Highly recommended... I have tried to configure an ICON 255 that came with Orange,