[ubuntu-uk] Pre Christmas Hangout Google+

2011-12-01 Thread Paul Mellors
Hi All I'm quite liking the idea of a Pre christmas Google+ hang out for ubuntu uk, if any one fancies this, then can you make some date suggestions? I'm thinking 17th Dec [saturday] at 8pm? Any objections? Cheers MooDoo -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/

[ubuntu-uk] webcam for ubuntu

2011-12-01 Thread paul sutton
Hi Searching on amazon for a headset and microphone I saw this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kinobo-Megapixel-Webcam-Ubuntu-Desktop/dp/B002UAV8LS/ref=acc_glance_ce_ai_ps_t_3 Ok its not a webcam but it looks like it is certified for ubuntu, just thought I would post details. Paul * * -- -- http:/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] webcam for ubuntu

2011-12-01 Thread Tony Pursell
On 1 December 2011 15:27, paul sutton wrote: > ** > Hi > > Searching on amazon for a headset and microphone I saw this > > > http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kinobo-Megapixel-Webcam-Ubuntu-Desktop/dp/B002UAV8LS/ref=acc_glance_ce_ai_ps_t_3 > > Ok its not a webcam but it looks like it is certified for ubunt

Re: [ubuntu-uk] webcam for ubuntu

2011-12-01 Thread Gareth France
Perhaps not but it's still good to see someone marketing in our direction. On Thu, Dec 1, 2011 at 3:41 PM, Tony Pursell wrote: > > > On 1 December 2011 15:27, paul sutton wrote: > >> ** >> Hi >> >> Searching on amazon for a headset and microphone I saw this >> >> >> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kino

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Printer Authentication

2011-12-01 Thread Michael Daniels
I have not resolved my problem, can anyone tell me why I should need an authentication password to print anything ? I have not been able to find reference to the issue anywhere.Michael From: michae...@hotmail.co.uk To: ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:53:35 + Subject: Re

Re: [ubuntu-uk] costume launcher on unity?

2011-12-01 Thread Andres
> Just copy the desktop file to the Desktop folder in your home folder. > Each user will need a copy in their Desktop folder. > > Tony Matt, Tony: thanks! I will give them both a try and check which one is easier to explain remotely. I think Matt's script option is the best solution... But if

Re: [ubuntu-uk] costume launcher on unity?

2011-12-01 Thread Matthew Sturdy
On 1 December 2011 16:02, Andres wrote: > ** > > > I think Matt's script option is the best solution... But if skype updates > will it be messed up? > > Not that I'm aware of... you'd still be calling the updated skype binary using the script the only thing I can think of is that it might cause

[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu - Wrong Direction?

2011-12-01 Thread thegeeksquadron
Is Ubuntu going in the wrong direction? For starters, it seems as though hordes of users - including myself have switched over to Linux Mint and Arch in some cases. I've been using Ubuntu since Hardy and am sad to leave it go, but the last two versions have been buggy beyond belief, and further

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu - Wrong Direction?

2011-12-01 Thread Gareth France
I don't think it's going in the wrong direction, no. Firstly bare in mind that old Gnome is dead, whatever they chose to do the problem of a buggy, new interface would be there. You said it yourself, mint is so great but MSGE regularly crashes, so they aren't doing any better are they? Yes you hav

Re: [ubuntu-uk] webcam for ubuntu

2011-12-01 Thread Ivan Wright
I had one like that a couple of years ago, it was cheap Chinese junk that broke within a few uses. The microphone had rubbish sound quality and the resolution was more like 0.5Megapixels. Look for a webcam that uses a UVC driver as that works straight away in Linux. I've tried a couple of Logitec

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu - Wrong Direction?

2011-12-01 Thread Phill Whiteside
I certainly do not wish to partake in a flame war. People are naturally conservative. Take for example how long it took for Lubuntu to gain adoption. If you are unhappy with Unity, then try any of the other flavours of Ubuntu. I have to disclose an interest in Lubuntu as I've been with it and helpi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu - Wrong Direction?

2011-12-01 Thread Ivan Wright
I think they needed to move on and change style, we couldn't sit with a 1995 styled OS forever. What should be done is to do away with the six month development cycle, which is far too short for the amount of work needed on Unity. An 8-12 month cycle would have been far better and allowed time for

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu - Wrong Direction?

2011-12-01 Thread Gareth France
I think you hit the nail on the head there. I mean I don't have a problem with the 6 month schedule but it does mean Unity needs several cycles before it can be considered done. One thing I think is obvious here, we have a great experience with unity but it sounds like some people don't. So there

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu - Wrong Direction?

2011-12-01 Thread Nigel Verity
Hi I am one of, seemingly, many users who does not like Unity or Gnome3. If that were the end of the story then I would be looking for another distro too. However, one of the strengths of Ubuntu is its variety of flavours. If you like Gnome 2, take a look at Xubuntu. Xfce is now a lot like Gno