Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

HI all, Following this thread with interest. I am keen to try Linux but have one big hurdle and that is the drivers for all the kit to date. I have tried searching but it appears that Canon, for example may not have linux drivers. I have Brother, Creative, Qtek, Sony Ericsson, Philips Voip ph

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

>. I am sure there must be other examples. > Exactly what is holding me back. Another area that is concerning me is linking up my Qtek mobile phone, which synchs with Outlook and runs on Windows M5. -- Gregory J Kirby MBA Residential letting Agent www.1sthome.co.uk (The "NO" fees to tenants ag

Re: [ubuntu-uk] An Introduction

HI all, Tried to download ubuntu off the site and after selecting a UK site the page immediately goes to page not found. Any suggestions as to why? Paranoia suggests Bill recognises a threat to XP installation and is fighting back :-) -- Gregory -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.u

Re: [ubuntu-uk] An Introduction

Cheers Gord, downloaded it on a direct link and I have it on a disc but the software to check sum is telling me not correct :-( -- Gregory -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] An Introduction

In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Benjamin Webb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes >On 05/05/07, Gregory Kirby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Cheers Gord, downloaded it on a direct link and I have it on a disc but >> the software to check sum is telling me not correct :-( &

Re: [ubuntu-uk] An Introduction

In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Sean Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes >Gregory Kirby wrote: >> I will burn both to a disk and I believe the disk will be bootable and >> reversible if it plays havoc with my current set up? >> >Not sure what "reversible

Re: [ubuntu-uk] An Introduction

HI Kris, I have had a play with Ubuntu. I also have a Kubuntu disk ready to play around with too. I have realised that I may have trouble opening existing MS Office docs, mainly Word, some Excel and Access. Also couldn't play my mp3 files, of which I have many via Creative. I presume there ar

Re: [ubuntu-uk] An Introduction

> >> Is there a big difference between Kubuntu and Ubuntu? > >Kubuntu is based on KDE, and it's applications. Ubuntu is based on >Gnome and it's applications. Generally, you'll find that you can do >everything you need in either/or. I won't comment on which is better, >as this is more down to a pe

Re: [ubuntu-uk] An Introduction

In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Alec Wright <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes >On Sun, 2007-05-06 at 19:08 +0100, Matthew J Smith wrote: >> However, if you can afford it, I would get an ethernet DSL modem as they >> really do work out of the box, with no drivers necessary. >If your network card is suppor

Re: [ubuntu-uk] An Introduction

In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Matthew J Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes >Kris Marsh wrote: >>> Also couldn't play my mp3 files, of >>> which I have many via Creative. >> >> mp3 won't work out of box with Ubuntu, as there are some legal >> implications with shipping it on the CD (the mp3 library

Re: [ubuntu-uk] An Introduction

> >However, if you can afford it, I would get an ethernet DSL modem as they >really do work out of the box, with no drivers necessary. > HI Matt, Can I plug an ethernet modem into my existing ADSL BT/Demon connection? Regards -- Gregory -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu: Too Good to be True?

In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Jim Kissel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes >A good, non-technical review/article of Ubuntu > > >-- >Simple effective migration to Open Source based computing > Interesting article, and aiding my confidence

Re: [ubuntu-uk] An Introduction

In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, TheVeech <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes >On Sun, 2007-05-06 at 23:21 +0100, Gregory Kirby wrote: >> > >> >However, if you can afford it, I would get an ethernet DSL modem as they >> >really do work out of the box, with no drive

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu: Too Good to be True?

>I'm still dual-booting, though I hardly ever use Windows now. When I >installed Ubuntu, it put desktop links to both my FAT32 and NTFS Windows >drives automatically - I can access these from Ubuntu, to read/copy any >files or folders that I need. > >Dianne Reuby > > Thanks for that Dianne. Dual

Re: [ubuntu-uk] An Introduction

>> Can I plug an ethernet modem into my existing ADSL BT/Demon connection? > >You could get a router with an integrated modem. I can only vouch for >what I've used for ADSL: > Yahoo, cooking on gas here. BT Voyager ethernet connected so easily. Now to try getting on line with Ubuntu. Edging clos

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu: Too Good to be True?

HI all, In am getting more confident that I can migrate with a certain level of success. Especially now that I have found a site showing how to connect to my Qtek 9100 running Mobile 5. Brother printer supported. Canon printer, scanner, camera and photoprinter may be a challenge. Also Creative

[ubuntu-uk] emails

Hi guys and gals, Just a test to see if you are still out there. Since utilising the ethernet connection I have noticed less email traffic, so concerned a firewall is in place that I have no control over. Regards -- Gregory -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/list

Re: [ubuntu-uk] emails

>> > >I can hear you loud and clear, can't speak for anyone else mind. > Thanks Alistair. I think it is working okay. -- Gregory -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu: install

Hi All, Tried to install Ubunutu to a spare 80gb Seagate drive. Gave up. First off couldn't see anything. Then sussed to select a basic screen def and then we got going. However the drive wasn't spotted so I couldn't get past the drive partition option. Back to Bill and Ben and dual boot. 2nd

[ubuntu-uk] (no subject)

HI Everyone, My dual boot exercise worked a treat. And the ethernet connection was a real eye opener. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. The threads regarding OSS as a real alternative to Windows XP etc are relevant to me as I am now struggling to make Ubuntu my default operating system.

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu: install

> > > > Tried to install Ubunutu to a spare 80gb Seagate drive. > > > > Gave up. First off couldn't see anything. Then sussed to select a > basic > > screen def and then we got going. However the drive wasn't spotted > so I > > couldn't get past the drive partition option. > > Hi Gregory, > > Th

Re: [ubuntu-uk] What do non-techies like the most about Ubuntu?

> >Hi There- It is the politics of Linux etc that attracted me. But I also >find it easy to use and I like the way updates are continually >happening.  I now have Feisty on my laptop too.  I am always >recommending  it to friends but they always look so alarmed at the >thought of change and I 'm n

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who writes this stuff

In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Chris Rowson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes >> Who wrote this? I've not read anything as poorly thought out and badly >> researched as this in a long time! > >Actually I found out exactly who writes this pro MS anti Linux stuff... > >It's the chairman of the FSB IT com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] dapper to fiesty

In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes >thanks all...giving it a go  David. Is this spam? >AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free >from AOL at AOL.com. G -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https: