Re: [ubuntu-uk] CTS @ computer fairs

On 05/12/11 14:20, Gareth France wrote: > Hi everyone, since a few people took an interest in my business and asked > me to keep you all updated here goes... > I've now got a facebook group page www.facebook.com/cliftonts which I will > be using for 'today only' type offers and news updates, feel f

Re: [ubuntu-uk] CTS @ computer fairs

Hi Alan, I'm afraid I won't be at Bracknell this month. I've been asked to DJ a Christmas party on the 10th as well as having an open university tutorial in the morning. Including the Bracknell fair that would see me working from 8am on Saturday solidly until about 5pm on Sunday!! I simply can't co

Re: [ubuntu-uk] USB 5V DC power: power off?

Try this http://www.dlpdesign.com/usb/io8.shtml Buy in the uk http://netsemi.com/p-207317-interface-modules-development-tools-usb-based-8-chanl-data-acqusition-modl.aspx?currency=GBP Plenty of suppliers in the uk . Mark On 6 Dec 2011, at 04:44, Matthew Wild wrote: > On 5 December 2011 22:24

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Does anyone have experience with using a usb hard drive docking station with Ubuntu?

So i found out that both my HD's are SATA, so i went for this! http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/15957789/CiT-Dual-3-5-inch-SATA-USB-2-0-Hard-Drive-Enclosure/Product.html?_%24ja=tsid:11518|cat:15957789|prd:15957789 Hopefully shouldnt be a problem connecting to my laptop and extracting media. Now if

Re: [ubuntu-uk] USB 5V DC power: power off?

On 6 December 2011 10:42, Mark White wrote: > Try this > > http://www.dlpdesign.com/usb/io8.shtml > > > Buy in the uk > > http://netsemi.com/p-207317-interface-modules-development-tools-usb-based-8-chanl-data-acqusition-modl.aspx?currency=GBP > > Plenty of suppliers in the uk . > > Mark That is h

Re: [ubuntu-uk] USB 5V DC power: power off?

-Original Message- From: ubuntu-uk-boun...@lists.ubuntu.com [mailto:ubuntu-uk-boun...@lists.ubuntu.com] On Behalf Of Kris Douglas Sent: 06 December 2011 11:00 To: UK Ubuntu Talk Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] USB 5V DC power: power off? On 6 December 2011 10:42, Mark White wrote: > Try this >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] CTS @ computer fairs

On 06/12/11 01:11, Gareth France wrote: > Of course I will, I'm going to various fairs run by British Computer Fairs, > if you know of any others you'd like to see me at please do suggest them > and I'll see if it would be possible. > > Thanks > Gareth > > On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 10:19 PM, Bruno Gir

Re: [ubuntu-uk] CTS @ computer fairs

Only 200 short miles away from me! Do you have a computer fair there? If so how busy does it get? Can we have something like this in Torbay please for the benefit of > computer users in the area, > > Paul > > -- > > -- > http://www.zleap.net > > Join the revolution, switch to Ubuntu http://www.ubu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] USB 5V DC power: power off?

As an alternative, you can use the old serial port (COM1) on the laptop and drive the data line - you can easily test that with a terminal emulator. In windows I'd use Hyperterm. I think GTKterm is an equivalent. If you don't have a com port you can get a USB-RS232 adapter such as http://www.

Re: [ubuntu-uk] CTS @ computer fairs

On 05/12/11 14:20, Gareth France wrote: Hi everyone, since a few people took an interest in my business and asked me to keep you all updated here goes... I've now got a facebook group page www.facebook.com/cliftonts which I will be using for 'today only' type

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

On 02/12/11 08:52, Juan J. Martínez wrote: > On Fri, 2011-12-02 at 00:58 +, Phill Whiteside wrote: >> > 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,

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

On 02/12/11 08:21, Matthew Daubney wrote: > On 2 December 2011 01:20, Ivan Wright wrote: >> 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 th

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

On 02/12/11 08:48, Barry Drake wrote: > On 02/12/11 08:21, Matthew Daubney wrote: >> Ubuntu does have a 24 month release cycle version, the LTS release. >> These releases are targeted at stability more than anything else. The >> next release 12.04 will be an LTS. -Matt Daubney > > And it will b

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

On 02/12/11 09:00, Alan Bell wrote: > I would encourage > you to give Precise a test and file bugs I am happy to say I have recently filed a 'bug' re the Unity GUI because I could see that it was not doing justice to itself, and the bug has been accepted #887341 :-) -- alan cocks -- ubuntu-u

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

On 02/12/11 10:27, Kris Douglas wrote: > get there but the Ubuntu developers have to remember if they scare all > their users away with very "beta" software, they will not easily come > back. I think this is a real issue and there factors that are in the realm of marketing and public relations. W

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

On 02/12/11 11:53, Alan Bell wrote: > If you are selling computers > and want to pre-install Ubuntu then the OEM team might be interested if > you are getting them made in volumes of tens of thousands or more in the > far East. For less than that it is community based support through the > LoC

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

On 02/12/11 13:55, Avi Greenbury wrote: > paul sutton wrote: > >> I am sure if you got to Microsoft or Apple or any other BIG player you >> get a fast response. This is the business world i guess people want a >> quick response. > > Only if you pay them for it; Canonical sell that sort of suppor

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

On 02/12/11 14:04, Gareth France wrote: > There NEEDS to be a quick response, even if that response is 'you have to > subscribe', 'you have to upgrade', 'you're supposed to look there'! The > lack of replies from Canonical is causing me major headaches. I have usually received replies to my occasi

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

On 02/12/11 14:53, Paula Graham wrote: > Dropbox now for my own personal use but will I stopped using dropbox and went to spideroak when dropbox messed up on their passwords security whatever. Anyway I actually find spideroak much easier to understand :-/ and they hold stuff encrypted by defaul

Re: [ubuntu-uk] CTS @ computer fairs

You should setup a simple wordpress (or similar) blog to document your experiences. I'd recommend being open and friendly, but not openly discuss conversations with other vendors, and not paint them in a light that might make future attendance difficult for you :) > > I know I'm interested in read

Re: [ubuntu-uk] CTS @ computer fairs

On 6 December 2011 20:42, Gareth France wrote: > You should setup a simple wordpress (or similar) blog to document your > experiences. I'd recommend being open and friendly, but not openly discuss > conversations with other vendors, and not paint them in a light that might > make future attendance

Re: [ubuntu-uk] CTS @ computer fairs

If I wasn't hand writing 70 PAT test labels for work tomorrow I might be able to thik of something. I'm sure inspiration will strike soon! Gareth And considering that the only suggestions on the Facebook group so far > are some very bad ideas from me, help is needed. > > Bruno > > -- > ubuntu-uk@l

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu - Wrong Direction? Previous Windows user?

On 03/12/11 13:24, Avi Greenbury wrote: > Barry Drake wrote: > >> On 03/12/11 04:15, Liam Proven wrote: >> > I think it is easier if you have Mac experience. If all someone >> > knows is Windows, they're lost. >> >> In a recent post, Paula said exactly the opposite - and she's working >> with Wi

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

On 03/12/11 13:59, Liam Proven wrote: > But, no, instead, they blame Ubuntu for > a UI that they just happen not to like and say that they are leaving > Ubuntu, that's it's turned to rubbish, etc. etc. What people 'blame' a product for is normally managed by such as marketing and or public relati

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

On 02/12/11 12:12, Gareth France wrote: >> > >> > It is very difficult to take a post like this seriously. >> > >> > Cheers, >> > Andy >> > > I don't know, it seems to have sparked a rather healthy debate. Very much so, and I have appreciated it. -- alan cocks -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com http

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

On 02/12/11 12:17, Andy Smith wrote: > Hello, > > On Fri, Dec 02, 2011 at 12:12:46PM +, Gareth France wrote: >> On Fri, Dec 2, 2011 at 12:10 PM, Andy Smith wrote: >> > It is very difficult to take a post like this seriously. >> > >> I don't know, it seems to have sparked a rather healthy deba

Re: [ubuntu-uk] CTS @ computer fairs

On 06/12/11 20:42, Gareth France wrote: > You should setup a simple wordpress (or similar) blog to document your > experiences. I'd recommend being open and friendly, but not openly discuss > conversations with other vendors, and not paint them in a light that might > make future attendance difficu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] CTS @ computer fairs

I will be using wordpress for the blog but of course need a name first. I'm with you all the way on facestalker, I hate it but you can't deny it's doing the job I need it to do. Gareth I do not use face book and do not intend to. Any other platforms in mind? > -- > alan cocks > > -- > ubuntu-uk@

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

On 02/12/11 15:57, Gareth France wrote: > Very true, I'm quite new here so I don't really know anyone yet. Oddly > enough everyone I'm getting to know seems to be called Alan!! ROFL Hey, but I was called Alan first! ( I think) -- alan cocks -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.co

Re: [ubuntu-uk] CTS @ computer fairs

On 06/12/11 21:25, Gareth France wrote: > I will be using wordpress for the blog but of course need a name first. I'm > with you all the way on facestalker, I hate it but you can't deny it's > doing the job I need it to do. > > Gareth Sure. Gareth, also - you may recall I have a lot of leaflets

Re: [ubuntu-uk] CTS @ computer fairs

I have been considering various leaflets and also made a few of my own. I think we should compare material when I'm next at Bracknell and see how they compare. I'm looking for a nice professional design as well as good content. Oh, how is the group you started doing? I've added it to my leaflets to

Re: [ubuntu-uk] CTS @ computer fairs

On 06/12/11 21:21, alan c wrote: > On 06/12/11 20:42, Gareth France wrote: >> You should setup a simple wordpress (or similar) blog to document your >> experiences. I'd recommend being open and friendly, but not openly discuss >> conversations with other vendors, and not paint them in a light that

Re: [ubuntu-uk] CTS @ computer fairs

I have to be honest I have no idea about google +, I've never paid any attention to it. With wordpress I can host on my server, I prefer that for some reason. Gareth Google + > > just an idea. > > paul > > -- > > -- > http://www.zleap.net > > Join the revolution, switch to Ubuntu http://www.ubun

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

On 02/12/11 06:04, Nigel Verity wrote: > Thunar, is a little lacking in advanced functionality I was amazed when I found I could use thunar to change filenames en masse using it. -- alan cocks -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] CTS @ computer fairs - Bracknell Local activity etc

On 06/12/11 21:40, Gareth France wrote: > Oh, how is the group you started doing? I've added it to my > leaflets to help anyone I sell to. Good. Still pretty quiet . . . I did support some months of 'Ubuntu Hour' in Bracknell some time ago, and a few people did attend on occasions. But there wa

Re: [ubuntu-uk] CTS @ computer fairs - Bracknell Local activity etc

A quick announcement if I may, the blog it was suggested I should put together is now up and running at: www.cliftonts.co.uk/cubuntu Cubuntu is a merging of CTS and Ubuntu, and a sort of play on Kubuntu. Not very inspired I know ;) At the moment there's a sort of intro up, detailing my inspiration

Re: [ubuntu-uk] CTS @ computer fairs - Bracknell Local activity etc

On 6 December 2011 22:40, alan c wrote: > > In addition, it may be of interest to mention here that I also run a > couple of groups within the U3A 'clubs'. U3A is for those retired > people who seek to (in theory) continue their learning process into > the third age of a (hopefully) long life. I g