Re: [ubuntu-uk] Linux Compatible Hardware

2007-11-13 Thread Keith Cleaver
Rob Beard wrote: > Alec Wright wrote: > >> I've noticed recently that more hardware manufacturers are saying if >> their hardware works with linux lately? >> I can think of 3 examples: >> 1GiB pen maxell drive form asda (£7, bargain!) about a week ago. It said >> on the packet, "requires windows

Re: [ubuntu-uk] memory lane, was: Please can someone look at this and try to help

2007-11-12 Thread Keith Cleaver
James Grabham wrote: > Where as these days we just shove ubuntu live CDs in the PCs at PC > world, reboot them, and laugh as people say "wow this Vista thing > looks great" > LOL, I'm gonna try that next time I go in there... has anyone done that, and what was the reaction like? -- ubuntu-uk

Re: [ubuntu-uk] What mail client do people use.

2007-10-25 Thread Keith Cleaver
Dave Morley wrote: > I used to hate using Evolution but since I last used it to the release > in Gutsy things have improved greatly. The whole experience is a > pleasure. > > So I just wondered what everyone else uses? > I use Thunderbird, mainly because it's the default in Xubuntu, and also b

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Best ISP?

2007-10-24 Thread Keith Cleaver
Jai Harrison wrote: > Hey Guys, > > I figured this would be an interesting topic for people to discuss. > We're all from the UK so it should work nicely. What is the best > Internet Service Provider in your opinion and why? Please state > whether it is ADSL or cable. > > Jai > I'm with Virgin M

Re: [ubuntu-uk] UK Marketing: Alternative Article for Local Press

2007-10-21 Thread Keith Cleaver
Ian Pascoe wrote: > Following on from Chris's post last week, I decided to have a bash at > writing one myself. Nothing wrong with Chris's, but I wanted to put a > slightly different spin on it. Copy follows: > > > > An Alternative to Windows? > By Ian P

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu via Tescos

2007-10-20 Thread Keith Cleaver
Rob Beard wrote: > Keith Cleaver wrote: > >> John Levin wrote: >> >>> Just found this: >>> http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.200-3224/btnResultSort.x%3d509/btnResultSort.y%3d291.aspx >>> and >>> http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.200-6129/btnResult

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu via Tescos

2007-10-20 Thread Keith Cleaver
John Levin wrote: > Just found this: > http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.200-3224/btnResultSort.x%3d509/btnResultSort.y%3d291.aspx > and > http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.200-6129/btnResultSort.x%3d509/btnResultSort.y%3d291.aspx > > Anyone tried one? > > John I thought only Dell were authorised to sell PC's

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Downloading Ubuntu 7.10 CD image

2007-10-18 Thread Keith Cleaver
> Read lists as news: nntp://news.gmane.org info: http://gmane.org/ << > > Hi guys, I'm a new user of Ubuntu (I was a Puppy Linux user for a while, and Red Hat a long time ago), and have been impressed with it. Anyway, just to let people know that the new issue of Lin