Re: [ubuntu-uk] [OT] Linux Sticker wanted

Michael G Fletcher wrote: > Hi Guys > > I remember awhile ago that someone mentioned they received the > "powered by..." stickers that came with Linux Format. I am trying to > get one of the powered by Linux stickers (the one with tux on it) > > If anybody has one and is happy to part with it, p

[ubuntu-uk] [Fwd: [SB] Spring 2008 UKUUG - Audio]

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Thought others may be interested. Regards, Andy - Original Message Subject: [SB] Spring 2008 UKUUG - Audio Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:54:59 +0100 From: Ciaran Mooney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Birmingham Linux User Group <[EMAIL

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Wireless, was: A Windows Mobile- Ubuntufied?

Javad Ayaz wrote: > sticking with this topic i want to ask a question...can i install a > windows app on windows mobile i.e Virtualbox, and then install a ubuntu > mobile version on that? and do a dual boot ...a bit like my pc..i could > boot ubuntu of a memory card. > > Apologies to every

Re: [ubuntu-uk] webmin, was Ubuntu RAID Management

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Daniel Lamb wrote: > To be fair the same could be said about any gui, like ebox as well, if > you cant do it manually and know what your doing then dont use something > like webmin or ebox, because if it doesnt work then you do need to know > what y

Re: [ubuntu-uk] transcriber question

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Mac wrote: > Stephen O'Neill wrote: >> Has it ever worked? Maybe try completely uninstalling transcriber, >> trashing /etc/transcriber and reinstall... > > It has never worked at the right speed - always played back too fast. > > So I uninstalled it

Re: [ubuntu-uk] WTB: Ubuntu Laptop

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Louisa Parry wrote: > On Thu, 2008-08-21 at 12:18 +0100, Jai Harrison wrote: >> I have looked at what Dell has to offer in the UK but they currently >> offer only 1 laptop in the UK (the XPS M1330 (UBUNTU)). >> >> What I'm after is a decent laptop with

Re: [ubuntu-uk] WTB: Ubuntu Laptop

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Jai, I believe the Dell EEE beater is coming out tomorrow with Ubuntu / XP on it. I'd see what you think of that before moving forwards. I reckon it'd be great in lecture theatres. Andy Jai Harrison wrote: > Hey all, > > University starts in abou

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New FreeRunner

Tim, I read this after I posted to the list. I'd _love_ to get the 'moko back up and running. Make sure you remember that blog post link when you write it! andylockran Tim Dobson wrote: > James Tait wrote: >> Tim Dobson wrote: >>> I have a freerunner which I b

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Opinions for a mobile phone in the Ubuntu community

the same response everytime. So.. don't but a neo until it stabilises - which I really hope it does - Else £300 is alot to spend on a brick to post around friends. Regards. AndyLockran Tim Dobson wrote: > Javad Ayaz wrote: >> Hi, >> >> Coming to the end of my con

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Green and Open Computing

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Michael G Fletcher wrote: > What do you think of this? At $250 dollars (about £125) it seems a > winner if the performance is usable... > > www.cherrypal.com > > --Michael > _ > Michael Fletcher > > Visit my website

Re: [ubuntu-uk] run Windows XP in Ubuntu

; and report back. > > Norman > > http://blog.zrmt.com/2008/04/18/virtualbox-bridged-networking/ It might be useful, as I couldn't locate clear documentation on how to do this myself. Regards, andylockran -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Us

[ubuntu-uk] Oyster & Open Source (Free Software) case study.

http://resources.zdnet.co.uk/articles/casestudy/0,101994,39419829-2,00.htm Interesting Case Study brought to my attention from another mailing list. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Click! Online - Ubuntu + Free/Libre Open Source Software

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 *http://tinyurl.com/3sdjoh *BBC's Click! Online. They review Ubuntu, and loads of other Free/Open Source Software. Their aim is to build a fully functioning PC - for "nothing." :) More stuff like this is fantastic given the current financial climat

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Messages not getting through

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Kris Douglas wrote: > On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 12:51 PM, andylockran <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: >> Hash: SHA1 >> >> Hey, >> >> Email I'm sending are no longer getting through to the list? Any >>

[ubuntu-uk] [Fwd: Click! Online - Ubuntu + Free/Libre Open Source Software]

--- Begin Message --- -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 *http://tinyurl.com/3sdjoh *BBC's Click! Online. They review Ubuntu, and loads of other Free/Open Source Software. Their aim is to build a fully functioning PC - for "nothing." :) More stuff like this is fantastic given the c

[ubuntu-uk] Messages not getting through

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Hey, Email I'm sending are no longer getting through to the list? Any ideas? Regards, Andy -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIMrs5auMjEM4rxIQRAo5LA

Re: [ubuntu-uk] OpenSSL vulnerability

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 http://xkcd.com/424/ :) -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIMVicauMjEM4rxIQRAmwtAKCk+LQQTfxSpicK047a4gzQXlbZUwCgmJDT y63WMnhUMtexWw9IhXrU9Ho= =QOD7 ---

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [Fwd: [USN-612-2] OpenSSH vulnerability]

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Mac wrote: > Alan Pope wrote: >> I thought it wise to forward this to the group. There will likely be >> further discussion about this issue as the week progresses. In a >> nutshell there's a flaw in OpenSSL in Debian, which we also have in >> Ubuntu.

[ubuntu-uk] Tribute to Guido Sohne

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 http://djehuty.newsvine.com/_news/2008/05/11/1481298-rest-in-peace-guido-sohne Had some bad news this morning. Guido Sohne - massive Open Source activist across 52 countries in Africa has died, aged only 34. I only ever read a couple of articles by

[ubuntu-uk] Motherboards dying ( was:Re: possible to install ubuntu like gentoo?)

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Andrew Oakley wrote that he'd only had two motherboards die in the last 20 years. I've not been so lucky, putting down around 5 of my PCs failings to the motherboard dying (albeit through some kind of PSU surge in a couple of cases). So how common is

Re: [ubuntu-uk] possible to install ubuntu like gentoo?

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Are you sure this isn't a hardware issue? Could it be overheating/a > drive DOA? What components are you using, as there may be issues > relating to drivers that are causing the instability. > > As to the Installing Ubuntu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Competition starting on the Ubuntu UK Podcast

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Alan Pope wrote: > Episode 4 is going to feature a new item. A competition with rather > awesome prizes! Stay tuned! > > (feel free to speculate wildly as to what it might be) > Dinner with Mr Shuttleworth to present your new ubuntu-based business plan

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Sharing printer with Cups on Ubuntu server

Lucy wrote: > On 11/04/2008, Rob Beard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> > >> Is there any web interface built into CUPS that I can install the >> printer and setup sharing with? >> > > The CUPS web interface is installed by default at http://localhost:631 > > There are options under the the Ad

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Network traffic analysis

I like ntop. It's really easy to set up on debian/ubuntu. It's quite configurable too. Regards, Andy On Sat, 24 Nov 2007 19:25:14 +, David Restall - System Administrator <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > I want to see where and what the traffic profile is on a server. What I > have

Re: [ubuntu-uk] workplacement

I'm not sure if this thread isn't dead (I've had a very long week and not really been checking my personal email address) - but I thought I'd give my two pennies worth. Shen, I first got involved with FLOSS on a voluntary "do nothing but read" basis by joining a few lists and just learning how

Re: [ubuntu-uk] edubuntu

; On Thu, 2007-11-15 at 14:00 +, andylockran wrote: >> Norman, >> >> I _really_ like edubuntu so much that it's become my choice for the > desktop at home. It was great fun to have friends at uni come with their > XP laptops complaining about their speed - and set

Re: [ubuntu-uk] edubuntu

Norman, I _really_ like edubuntu so much that it's become my choice for the desktop at home. It was great fun to have friends at uni come with their XP laptops complaining about their speed - and set them up to boot off their network cards onto my edubuntu server. That's only a small part of

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Webcam

Chris Rowson wrote: >> Interesting you are asking about webcams, because I'm playing with camE for >> a local pub that (for some reason I can't fathom) wants a webcam in their >> bar. >> >> Currently recording my every move... http://seanmiller.net/webcam >> >> Sean >> > > Mmm multiple mon

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Just ordered an iPod.. Have I just made a big mistake?

Kris Douglas wrote: > > > On 11/11/2007, *Alec Wright* <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > wrote: > > On Sat, 2007-11-10 at 23:29 +, Kris Douglas wrote: > > Hi, a while ago I noticed a thread going on about the iPod Classic > > 160GB... Now I know, they're expensive an

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Broadband speeds and prices!

STONE COLD wrote: > Im starting this in the hope of helping myself and maybe others! > pooling our knowlegde will be good for the consumer in the end!! > > Im paying £19.99 for a 2mb connection and unlimited usage. This also > includes a phoneline with unlimited calls 24/7. > > Anyone getting

Re: [ubuntu-uk] IPv6 - are you using it?

Kris Douglas wrote: > > > On 30/10/2007, *Gaurav Patel* <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > wrote: > > > Here's my (completly biased, and untrustworthy) opinion: > > IPv6 is a can of worms that I really *Don't* want to open. > > I'm not even convinced we need it anymore. >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] PDF file ADOBE alternative...in Ubuntu and windows

STONE COLD wrote: > sorry perhaps i didnt make myself very clear...i meant an app > independant of OO! > > > > > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:00:

Re: [ubuntu-uk] PDF file ADOBE alternative...in Ubuntu and windows

STONE COLD wrote: > Does anyone know of a free PDF creatr i can use on both platforms!? > > Sorry if this q is irrelevant to the forums! > > Regards > Javad OpenOffice.org exports to pdf - would that be suitable for your needs? Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mail

Re: [ubuntu-uk] UbuCon UK Ideas

Pete Stean wrote: > I have *major* connections in Manchester, and may be able to sort out > something with the City Council IT people if this gets a bit firmer > (I'm not the Government liason with the Digital Challenge 10 group of > local authorities for nothing...) > > I could also move some leve

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Reply to my post

John DAVIS wrote: > I would like to thank John Levin for his response to my post. The > information given, was very helpful and I would like to post further, > enclosing details of the pc,card and distro,(Gutsy Gibbon) > > My residence is France, I am from the UK. The French LUG's are very > h

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Profile

Sean Miller wrote: > > Without being a pain in the bottom.. I understand the whole Linux > situation very clearly.. but at the end of the day if it doesn't > work on > Linux then consumers are going to blame Linux - not the manufacturers. > > > No, that's a misconception... nobody w

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Profile

Sean Miller wrote: > By the way, for the last year or so I have been running my laptop with > a PCMCIA wireless card (BT Voyager 1020) because the onboard wireless > didn't work. > > Miraculously one day recently I clicked on the update buttons and the > onboard now does! Good old Gutsy! > > BT

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu TV Advert

alan c wrote: > Tony Scott wrote: > >> Click (BBC TV News): >> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk92zMa84aU >> >> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/6733501.stm >> > > The bbc click episode is a good one. It introduces Open Source in a > convincing way, and also Ubuntu, fo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Interesting BBC Poll Choices

Martyn wrote: >> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/default.stm >> >> Options: >> >> Will you be buying Leopard? >> > Yes - I need new spots! >> > No - Tiger for me! >> > I'm a Windows user! >> >> Vote! >> >> >> -- >> Matthew G Larsen >> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >>

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Interesting BBC Poll Choices

Chris Rowson wrote: >>> Looks like they've changed the options, we've got a "No - Linux is my OS >>> of choice" now.* >>> > > ** WARNING - lolcats/topic crossover *** > > BBC r belong to de Linux peoplz now > > hmm.. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mai

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Idea: UbuCon UK

ooh this looks like fun. I'd really be up for this. Gladly help out and would hopefully help push the 'professional image' of ubuntu to a lot of businesses. Andy On Wed, 24 Oct 2007 01:48:01 +0100, "Andrew Barber" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 24/10/2007, Matthew Wild <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wro

Re: [ubuntu-uk] UK Gutsy Release Party

I'll try and make it to the next one sounds like a right laugh. Although a LTS release I hope does not gurantee a LTH (Long Term Hangover). On Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:33:54 +0100, Alan Pope <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all, > > I have _just_ got back from London after the release party organised

Re: [ubuntu-uk] unsubscribe

I hope someone takes that thread and puts it into fortune-mod. Andy On Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:13:45 +0100, "Matthew Larsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> PS (just a thought!) If you picked the digest option and unsubscribed at >> lunchtime >> would you recieve the mails up untill that time or nothin

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Full Circle Magazine looking for podcasters

Chris, If you're suggesting something like a group podcast - then I +1 the idea. Andy On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:26:42 +0100, "Chris Rowson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> The people behind the Full Circle Magazine are looking for people to >> pitch to make an official podcast. Sounds interesting. >>

Re: [ubuntu-uk] How 'Gnu' are you?

by the way - the current leader is popey with 0 non free packages on his server. I only have 1 non free on my server - something to do with rar - and I can't get rid :( On Fri, 5 Oct 2007 16:16:18 +0100, Peter Lewis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Friday 05 October 2007 15:40:

Re: [ubuntu-uk] How 'Gnu' are you?

cs & restricted modules that's holding them back.. also the generic linux kernel too for some reason.. I think you can look into the results more thoroughly. Regards, On Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:15:23 +0100, Tom Bamford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > andylockran wrote: >> We

[ubuntu-uk] How 'Gnu' are you?

rns in uploading our results. (If you haven't got it already, just : sudo apt-get install vrms, then run vrms. Please append your results to the list below: andylockran - 15 non-free packages, 1.1% of 1381 installed packages. Regards, Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ub

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Windows Home Server

I'm about to start playing with an old Qube. I'm not sure how many of the people on this lists would have heard of them - but I'll post a review once I'm done. They're old linux technology - but a similar "software based" approach for ubuntu server is, I think, what we all want :) On Thu, 4 O