Re: [ubuntu-uk] Wanted: Podcast transcribers

2008-06-25 Thread James Milligan
it reluctant to say the least. If anyone can find drivers for a Canon MP780 Series Printer then that'd be really helpful! ____ James Milligan Global Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Business Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Private Email: [EMAIL PROT

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Wanted: Podcast transcribers

2008-06-25 Thread James Milligan
I know it's not 100% accurate, but I thought perhaps for the monologues etc it could help a bit. If anything was wrong I'd obviously correct it etc. ____ James Milligan Global Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Business Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pri

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Wanted: Podcast transcribers

2008-06-25 Thread James Milligan
of course ;-) ____ James Milligan Global Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Business Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Private Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website:www.lake54.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Bug Day

2008-07-29 Thread James Milligan
ittle gem of an insight lol ________ James Milligan Global Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Business Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Private Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website:www.lake54.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAI

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Bug Day

2008-07-29 Thread James Milligan
hing fully to Ubuntu. ____ James Milligan Global Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Business Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Private Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website:www.lake54.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of James Milligan S

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Bug Day

2008-07-29 Thread James Milligan
ing - this is going a bit off-topic now (oops) ____ James Milligan Global Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Business Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Private Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website:www.lake54.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dual booting (Was: Re: Bug Day)

2008-07-29 Thread James Milligan
lso got no problems with backing up, got plenty of storage ;-) ____ James Milligan Global Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Business Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Private Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website:www.lake54.com -Original Message- Fr

[ubuntu-uk] MANLUG (Was: Re: Bug Day)

2008-07-29 Thread James Milligan
Tony - I was just loading that site up as that email came through! Actually, just to check, is it manlug.org.uk or .org? I think I know a couple of people for the presentations, but I'd have to check with them first. ____ James Milligan Global Email: [

Re: [ubuntu-uk] MANLUG (Was: Re: Bug Day)

2008-07-29 Thread James Milligan
Just realised they are the same in effect - .org links to .org.uk James Milligan Global Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Business Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Private Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website:www.lake54.com -Original Message

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dual booting (Was: Re: Bug Day)

2008-07-29 Thread James Milligan
k in a computer shop, which means I come in contact with XP and Vista a lot, although I haven't seen any Vista boxes come in yet... Assuming everything goes well, I could be using Ubuntu by the end of tomorrow! ____ James Milligan Global Email: [EMAIL PR

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dual booting (Was: Re: Bug Day)

2008-07-29 Thread James Milligan
sting the LiveCD etc ____ James Milligan Global Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Business Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Private Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website:www.lake54.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kris

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dual booting (Was: Re: Bug Day)

2008-07-29 Thread James Milligan
I'm actually going to install Ubuntu Studio - this is more suited for me personally, because I do a lot of graphic design work. I'm hoping it's the same install process as the normal distro - any advice? Thanks ________ James Milligan Global Email:

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dual booting (Was: Re: Bug Day)

2008-07-29 Thread James Milligan
Thanks Mac - I'm just literally about to go to the install PC and install Ubuntu (Studio) - I will follow your advice (shouldn't take long, there isn't much on it). ________ James Milligan Global Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Business Email: [

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dual booting (Was: Re: Bug Day)

2008-07-29 Thread James Milligan
at, cos I need Vista for other stuff anyway) Hopefully after it's installed, I can get it on my main PC, and therefore use it more and more. Thanks to everybody who's helped so far - I wouldn't have gotten to this stage if it hadn't have been for you! _

Re: [ubuntu-uk] OT: Good Laptop Brands for Linux?

2008-07-29 Thread James Milligan
ry an Asus EeePC - I have a 4G 701 - it's really good! _ James Milligan Global Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Business Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Private Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website:www.lake54.com <http://www.lake54.com/> _ F

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Digital Freedom in Education & Youth - North West ::August Meeting

2008-07-29 Thread James Milligan
Great timing - I'm looking for a 'young' LUG in the NW - I've checked the dates I should be available, and put them on the poll Thanks for the opportunity as well. ____ James Milligan Global Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Business Email:

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dual booting (Was: Re: Bug Day)

2008-07-30 Thread James Milligan
, but everytime I start the PC, whether or not I've used Ubuntu, shutdown, used XP, or not. Any ideas? ____ James Milligan Global Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Business Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Private Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] We

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dual booting (Was: Re: Bug Day)

2008-07-30 Thread James Milligan
on the other install - really helped! ____ James Milligan Global Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Business Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Private Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website:www.lake54.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Windows 7

2008-10-22 Thread James Milligan
Haha - that made me laugh that link did. Windows 7 is for real, but (hopefully!) not 20 editions! That page is a joke, of course, especially with 'Windows 7 Pirated Edition'. Nice Photoshopping though... James -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Windows 7

2008-10-22 Thread James Milligan
Haha - didn't quite see that EU one - I only scanned it really. Very fitting though... they always disable things on it like security and that. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Graham Smith Sent: 22 October 2008 16:36 To: British Ubuntu Talk

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Windows 7

2008-10-22 Thread James Milligan
yep -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Holloway Sent: 22 October 2008 17:26 To: British Ubuntu Talk Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Windows 7 > http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2008/10/14/microsoft-announces-1.html > Haha!! Love a good chuc

Re: [ubuntu-uk] building a new pc for 08.10!!!

2008-10-25 Thread James Milligan
Was just about to send mine ;-) Yeah, in the manual for the motherboard there will be a map (it's like being in the back and beyond!) which tells you where everything goes. James From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Matt Jones Sent: 25 October 2008 15:25 To: Br

Re: [ubuntu-uk] building a new pc for 08.10!!!

2008-10-25 Thread James Milligan
Address for the manual: http://file.abit.com.tw/pub/download/manual/english/an-m2_an-m2hd.zip From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Javad Ayaz Sent: 25 October 2008 15:35 To: British Ubuntu Talk Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] building a new pc for 08.10!!! The motherboard

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Free CrossOver Office

2008-10-28 Thread James Milligan
Downloaded ;-) Thanks for the headsup James -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rob Beard Sent: 28 October 2008 16:51 To: British Ubuntu Talk Subject: [ubuntu-uk] Free CrossOver Office Hi folks, Just seen this on the Bristol Wireless mailin

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Windows Vista Ultimate Edition

2008-11-17 Thread James Milligan
system at the moment, and depending on my A-Level choices, I may need Windows for coding applications (I think it's using C# or C++) And I know you're going to lobby me now saying I should, in turn, lobby my teachers to teach open-source coding etc ;-) I don't mind what you choose

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New series of 'The IT Crowd'

2008-11-21 Thread James Milligan
Yeah don't worry - got it scheduled already ;-) What should I be looking for in particular? Also something to note, I got popey's email before the original one... strange... James -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alan Pope Sent: 21 Novemb

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New series of 'The IT Crowd'

2008-11-22 Thread James Milligan
I noticed the sticker on the back of the monitor too ;-) What about Moss's backpack? I didn't quite see what it had on it in enough detail, but it reminded me of the Ubuntu one. Like you all said at the beginning of the thread, I didn't see much, if any, Ubuntu stuff at all. -- ubuntu-uk@lists

Re: [ubuntu-uk] OT : Need stuff

2009-02-03 Thread James Milligan
Whereabouts in the uk are you? James Milligan On 3 Feb 2009, at 15:04, Ciaran Mooney wrote: > Hey, > > My computer monitor just died. :( Booo. So I'm in the market for a new > TFT screen. Just wanted to garner some opinions about good value > monitors. > > Als

Re: [ubuntu-uk] marketing

2009-02-09 Thread James Milligan
Sorry if I've missed something but where can you get the files? James On 9 Feb 2009, at 19:20, Paul Sutton wrote: > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- > Hash: SHA1 > > Hi > > I have created a mini advert type thing thats probably small enough to > go in the window of a shop, (e.g newsagent),

Re: [ubuntu-uk] marketing - oops included url this time

2009-02-09 Thread James Milligan
Thanks! On 9 Feb 2009, at 19:39, Paul Sutton wrote: > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- > Hash: SHA1 > > James Milligan wrote: >> Sorry if I've missed something but where can you get the files? >> >> James > > > www.zleap.net > under downloads

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Custom Ubuntu for a USB key

2009-02-14 Thread James Milligan
I'd be interested in this too, but I'd be running from an external hdd so plenty of room. I'm still a newbie to Linux so would be good to try it on any pc Thanks for any help James On 14 Feb 2009, at 22:22, Simon Wears wrote: Ever since 8.10 was released, I've carried with me a copy of

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop

2009-03-04 Thread James Milligan
Wow that's had a beating! Also the UK hasn't conformed to the EU metric system - 'we' still use imperial measurments. Dell build quality is awful. The repair shop I work at gets more Dell PCs than anything. I haven't dealt with support yet, thank God! James On 4 Mar 2009, at 22:49, Alec Wri

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Asus EEE pc 904

2009-03-13 Thread James Milligan
Local independant stores will probably sell them. The one I work at do anyway - Fathom IT, south Manchester. James On 13 Mar 2009, at 11:59, David King wrote: > I recently found out that Asus now do an EEE PC netbook with a hard > drive, the 904 version, but although the Asus website says it

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Introduction

2009-03-19 Thread James Milligan
Hi Matt I run Ubuntu on a virtual machine and don't really have a lot of experience with it to be honest. I also live in south Manchester - well more Cheshire really - so it'd be helpful for me to have one of those groups ;-) James On 19 Mar 2009, at 07:24, Matt wrote: > Hello everyone >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Chromium

2009-03-20 Thread James Milligan
Chrome is chromium with google influences basically. Chromium is an open source project and chrome runs off it, with a few bits added to promote google. From what I understand, google have contributed a fair amount to the project. James On 20 Mar 2009, at 20:01, David King wrote: > I was

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Hmmmm....

2009-03-21 Thread James Milligan
Keyboard and mouse plugged in? Could have come loose or something James On 21 Mar 2009, at 06:12, Sean Miller wrote: > I seem to have "broken" my Jaunty install. > > It boots up okay but I am unable to type anything in the login > boxes... cursor won't go there, though the "Username" box does >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] kernel 12->13->14 ??

2009-04-06 Thread James Milligan
Search for paste bin on google. James On 6 Apr 2009, at 16:21, Farran Lee wrote: hey all it would appear that my box is having issues with the kernel update, from 27.12 to .13. I think it started about two weeks ago but I've been doing school work solidly so haven't had time to fix anythi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Podcast season two

2009-04-09 Thread James Milligan
I know that podcasts can be split into chapters - iTunes does support this as well. Download a tiesto podcast and you'll see ;-) James On 9 Apr 2009, at 18:31, Rob Beard wrote: > Alan Pope wrote: >> 2009/4/3 Jon Reynolds : >> >>> Yey, I am glad the podcast is back and I enjoyed it. The theme

Re: [ubuntu-uk] open/forward port 5500 (for gitso)

2009-04-17 Thread James Milligan
Hi mate You need to do this on your router and have a static internal ip. Go to www.portforward.com and follow any guide but just use a different port (5500). James On 17 Apr 2009, at 15:29, doug livesey wrote: > Hi -- there was a thread recently during the course of which someone > reco

Re: [ubuntu-uk] open/forward port 5500 (for gitso)

2009-04-17 Thread James Milligan
Lol I know how you feel mate! On 17 Apr 2009, at 15:41, Chris Bagley wrote: > Hehe, damn the one time I have the answer I'm beaten to it! > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com h

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Survey

2009-04-21 Thread James Milligan
Ok we get the message :-) unfortunately I don't know of any, but good luck. James On 21 Apr 2009, at 22:01, Durgahee Mohammad Nazeem > wrote: Hi Guys, I am doing a server on Ubuntu server and desktop. I am looking for newspapers article nad companies who has adopted this wond

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Click downloaded Ubuntu

2009-05-04 Thread James Milligan
ple choose what software they want to use! James Milligan On 4 May 2009, at 11:55, Harry Rickards wrote: > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- > Hash: SHA1 > > Rob Beard wrote: >> Michael Douglas wrote: >>> You're certainly better off than trying to get the Windows

Re: [ubuntu-uk] OT: Windows 7 was Click downloaded Ubuntu

2009-05-04 Thread James Milligan
Thanks for that - I'll try Harry's key first and if that doesn't work I'll sign up for others. James On 4 May 2009, at 12:18, Rob Beard wrote: > James Milligan wrote: >> Just to piggy back onto this, has anyone got a product key they >> aren't >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Click downloaded Ubuntu

2009-05-04 Thread James Milligan
-replied off list- On 4 May 2009, at 12:07, Harry Rickards wrote: > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- > Hash: SHA1 > > James Milligan wrote: >> Just to piggy back onto this, has anyone got a product key they >> aren't >> going to use? I work in an IT sh

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Intel & Nokia = Open Source Telephony

2009-05-12 Thread James Milligan
Nice Does this mean cheaper rates etc? Or am I barking up the wrong tree? James On 12 May 2009, at 10:41, Bruce Beardall wrote: For those who are interested, Intel & Nokia announce an open source telephony project: http://ofono.org/blogs/holtmann/2009/announcing-ofonoorg Regards Bruce

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Upgrade vs Reinstall

2009-05-12 Thread James Milligan
I wouldn't say that upgrading is unreliable in Windows - a clean install is always a better option, and technically safer, but upgrading is also quite reliable. James On 12 May 2009, at 11:53, Alan Pope wrote: > 2009/5/12 doug livesey : >> Hi -- I was just wondering, why it is that the comm

Re: [ubuntu-uk] dial up connection?

2009-05-17 Thread James Milligan
ge shouldn't matter. I'm sure he knows many things that you don't. Anyway to move on, I've emailed Farran off list as well, but I'm afraid I can't help with the actual issue. If you wish to discuss this further, please email me off list. James Milligan - 16 On 17 M

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Scambled screen

2009-05-18 Thread James Milligan
Don't know about PiTiVi but a Linux friend says kinodv is the best in his opinion. Also ClamTk is ok IMO James On 19 May 2009, at 07:08, Greg Herdman wrote: > Thanks Neil - that helped quite a lot. > I've done the usual back-ups, making use of the really useful Live > user > mode. > > I've

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Installing Ubuntu using wubi on Vista Home machine.....

2009-05-22 Thread James Milligan
You need to install the VirtualBox additions - it's in one of the menus at the top of the screen whilst you're running the VM. It mounts a disk inside the VM which will install all o the necessary drivers. Good luck! James On 21 May 2009, at 23:33, John wrote: > I managed to install the vi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Installing Ubuntu using wubi on Vista Home machine.....

2009-05-22 Thread James Milligan
Go to my computer (or computer, should I say) and right click the disk drive. Then select autoplay, and if you get two options select the installer one rather than the folder view. Good luck! James On 22 May 2009, at 12:29, John wrote: > James Milligan wrote: >> You need to in

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Installing Ubuntu using wubi on Vista Home machine.....

2009-05-22 Thread James Milligan
elp let me know. James On 22 May 2009, at 14:15, jakewc2 wrote: On 22/05/2009, James Milligan wrote: Go to my computer (or computer, should I say) and right click the disk drive. Then select autoplay, and if you get two options select the installer one rather than the folder view. Good luc

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Installing Ubuntu using wubi on Vista Home machine.....

2009-05-22 Thread James Milligan
gt; uninstalled that and reinstalled it, that didnt work, then I rebooted > the router and that seemed to work. So I have to go through installing > the VM again. > > I will try again, and see how it goes. > > John. > > James Milligan wrote: >> Hmm it shouldn't be

Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu and wireless routers

2009-05-22 Thread James Milligan
The Gadget Show recently ran a review of many routers. IIRC the D-Link DIR-825 and the Sitecom brand came out very well. The Sitecom Gaming Router was the quickest to set up as well. Check the show's site out for more detailed info. The operating system shouldn't make a difference if it's vi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Installing Ubuntu using wubi on Vista Home machine.....

2009-05-22 Thread James Milligan
n any computer. Going to try again. John. On 22/05/2009, James Milligan wrote: So the VM stopped working or just the VM? If it's the VM that lost it's connection to the Internet then that's normal because of the network drivers - just reboot it. If it was the laptop itself then I d

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Installing Ubuntu using wubi on Vista Home machine.....

2009-05-22 Thread James Milligan
what happened in > my first couple of installations but it does seem to be working now. > I'm > using the VM to write this. > > Thank you so much for all your help. I am learning quite a lot with > all > your help, far more than what I was doing on the Ubuntu Forums

[ubuntu-uk] Business with Ubuntu

2009-05-26 Thread James Milligan
aching the guys who know more about Windows than I will probably ever do about it. Is there any training (preferably close to Manchester, but Cheshire would be better). I hope someone can think of 'solutions' for this - I know that he'd go for Ubuntu if he could, it's jus

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Business with Ubuntu

2009-05-26 Thread James Milligan
m next in with him. Might even be asking on this list for help if I get stuck during the installation! If anyone else has any suggestions please reply as well. James On 26 May 2009, at 09:25, "Alan Lord (News)" wrote: > On 26/05/09 09:04, James Milligan wrote: >>

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Business with Ubuntu

2009-05-26 Thread James Milligan
t. James On 26 May 2009, at 11:23, mac wrote: > James Milligan wrote: > >> I hope someone can think of 'solutions' for this - I know that he'd >> go >> for Ubuntu if he could, it's just that there isn't as much profit in >> it. Thanks for

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Business with Ubuntu

2009-05-26 Thread James Milligan
Actually it's labelled as Altrincham on the website - that's the one I'm in. James On 26 May 2009, at 11:23, mac wrote: > James Milligan wrote: > >> I hope someone can think of 'solutions' for this - I know that he'd >> go >> for

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Business with Ubuntu

2009-05-26 Thread James Milligan
ffers' if you know what I mean. James On 26 May 2009, at 12:15, Tony Arnold wrote: > Harry, > > Harry Rickards wrote: >> On 05/26/09 11:23, mac wrote: >>> James Milligan wrote: >>> >>>> I hope someone can think of 'solutions' f

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Business with Ubuntu

2009-05-26 Thread James Milligan
gt; > On Tue, 2009-05-26 at 11:35 +0100, James Milligan wrote: >> Haha I like it :-) >> >> Check out www.LaptopFix.co.uk if you're really interested. Come in on >> a Saturday if you can when I'm in - would be good to meet y'all (i'm >> in th

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Business with Ubuntu

2009-05-27 Thread James Milligan
I'll let y'all know how it goes anyway. James On 26 May 2009, at 21:23, alan c wrote: > James Milligan wrote: >> Let me just say that I couldn't think of a better title for this, so >> please improve it if you can! >> >> The shop I work in sells des

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Business with Ubuntu

2009-05-27 Thread James Milligan
James On 27 May 2009, at 11:51, Sean Miller wrote: > On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 11:44 AM, James Milligan > wrote: >> Would it be possible to customize a Linux install disk to already >> have >> these packages installed automatically? Similar to n/vlite on >>

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Business with Ubuntu

2009-05-27 Thread James Milligan
type of thing, rather than any of the others? I.e. Kubuntu, Xubuntu etc. Thanks James On 27 May 2009, at 13:13, Dean Sas wrote: > On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 11:59, James Milligan > wrote: >> Is it still possible to use a customized disk though? Because the >> desktops

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Business with Ubuntu

2009-05-27 Thread James Milligan
th xp then windows 7 when it comes out. Until then I'll try and make do with a vm install, or even convince the boss to let me make a workshop machine with just ubuntu on. Thanks for the help James On 27 May 2009, at 13:59, Cornelius Mostert wrote: >> Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 11:44:31

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Business with Ubuntu

2009-05-27 Thread James Milligan
Oh and just anoter quick poll, presumably we should use an LTS release? I remember a discussion a while ago regarding something like this and you all saying LTS. James On 27 May 2009, at 13:59, Cornelius Mostert wrote: >> Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 11:44:31 +0100 >> From: Ja

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Business with Ubuntu

2009-05-27 Thread James Milligan
Ok thank for that. Also just to answer Alan's email which has just come through, thanks as well. James On 27 May 2009, at 16:00, Philip Stubbs wrote: > 2009/5/27 James Milligan : >> Ah thanks for that. >> >> Just seeing the quote you used from my last email - wan

Re: [ubuntu-uk] mythtv

2009-05-27 Thread James Milligan
From my limited knowledge as well, the lwrx business is the permissions for that drive. I think that that string means you have full permissions. Sorry if I'm wrong lol James On 27 May 2009, at 20:04, norman wrote: > what happens if you try to PLAY a DVD? >>> >>> It plays, no problem

[ubuntu-uk] Mini-success story

2009-05-29 Thread James Milligan
Now this is something that's definitely going to help tomorrow! My PC with XP on has today started throwing blue screens every time it starts up i.e. I can't use it - which is a nightmare because I'm using a website online for some revision help. With the Ubuntu 8.10 live cd I've got, I can n

Re: [ubuntu-uk] System apps crash on LiveCD (WAS: Mini-success story)

2009-05-29 Thread James Milligan
works this time otherwise I think I might have faulty memory (will try the memory test if it fails again) Has anyone got anything else I can try? James On 29 May 2009, at 14:19, James Milligan wrote: > Now this is something that's definitely going to help tomorrow! > > My PC w

Re: [ubuntu-uk] System apps crash on LiveCD (WAS: Mini-success story)

2009-05-29 Thread James Milligan
Sorry for the third email in as many minutes! It worked fine after a restart, so it's all good again ;-) James Ps - I'll stop emailing now - sorry for the spam! On 29 May 2009, at 14:28, James Milligan wrote: > OK perhaps not as easy as I first thought > > Running from

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Mini-success story

2009-05-29 Thread James Milligan
Would creating a USB startup disk work off a partition on an external hard disk? If so that'd be brill. James On 29 May 2009, at 15:46, Rob Beard wrote: > James Milligan wrote: >> Now this is something that's definitely going to help tomorrow! >> >> My

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Wiki problem

2009-05-29 Thread James Milligan
I was about to ask the same thing - was running very slowly before. Also does anyone else have styling issues with the shipit site? It just displays plain text for me, and runs extremely slowly for me. James On 29 May 2009, at 15:49, Harry Rickards wrote: > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Kier Thomas and Jamie Sicam

2009-05-29 Thread James Milligan
I can also vouch for this - I have the second edition and helped me loads gettig started at least with some of the basics (it does have detailed bits as well) James On 29 May 2009, at 22:20, mike daniels wrote: W.H.Smith Direct (internet) are curenly offering the third edition of Beginni

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Kier Thomas and Jamie Sicam

2009-05-29 Thread James Milligan
asics? > > Thank you. > > John. > > James Milligan wrote: >> I can also vouch for this - I have the second edition and helped me >> loads gettig started at least with some of the basics (it does have >> detailed bits as well) >> >> James >&

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Kier Thomas and Jamie Sicam

2009-05-30 Thread James Milligan
I've actually just checked the book I have and it is the third edition. Starting on page 657 is a bash command index which is very indepth. James On 29 May 2009, at 23:39, James Milligan wrote: > Yep this book does. > > On 29 May 2009, at 22:46, John wrote: > >> I

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Business with Ubuntu

2009-05-30 Thread James Milligan
It's dday lol. Just waiting now, got my ubuntu disks and book. Wish me luck! James -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] High street store handbagged by angry pensioner

2009-05-30 Thread James Milligan
I can't believe your friend got thrown out for wearing full length trousers. Like you said - do they want to make money? James On 30 May 2009, at 11:19, Sean Miller wrote: > I shall ponder that through the day. > > Only time I've been refused entry to a restaurant was for wearing > shorts.

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Business with Ubuntu

2009-05-30 Thread James Milligan
Just a quick update - the boss wasn't in... I'm not in next Saturday due to exams so at least I've got a bit of time to 'prepare' Speak to y'all soon. James On 30 May 2009, at 09:25, James Milligan wrote: > It's dday lol. Just waiting now, got my

Re: [ubuntu-uk] upgrade to 9.04, skip blacklist for desktop effects, system freeze on startup

2009-05-30 Thread James Milligan
Or live cd? Yay i'm thinking of solutions for ubuntu peeps now! James On 30 May 2009, at 22:59, Saikiran Madugula wrote: > doug livesey wrote: >> So I can't even go in & delete the file that skips the blacklisted >> drivers for compiz. >> Can anyone advise me as to how I can get back to a wo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] High street store handbagged by angry pensioner

2009-05-30 Thread James Milligan
Similar to car salesmen I guess then ;-) James Ps - was roasting in work today! Steve Cook wrote: >> > They will tell you which ones you > are supposed to encourage the customer to buy. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/U

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell mini 10v costs more with Ubuntu than with XP

2009-05-31 Thread James Milligan
How can they charge more? They get the thing for free! Well, we presume they do... I guess it's paying for training and support etc. If so that isn't so bad James -- James Milligan lak...@lake54.com www.lake54.com www.killermentality.com www.twitter.com/lake54 On 31 May 2009, at 1

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell mini 10v costs more with Ubuntu than with XP

2009-05-31 Thread James Milligan
Boom! That's me out of the water lol. Are they made to pay for it or out of 'generosity'? James -- James Milligan lak...@lake54.com www.lake54.com www.killermentality.com www.twitter.com/lake54 On 31 May 2009, at 14:15, Alan Pope wrote: > 2009/5/31 James Milligan : >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell mini 10v costs more with Ubuntu than with XP

2009-05-31 Thread James Milligan
Ah right. Makes more sense now. Would a small independent store (like I've been asking about) need to pay that as well? I think I remember hearing about something like this a while back on the list. Thanks James -- James Milligan lak...@lake54.com www.lake54.com www.killermentalit

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell mini 10v costs more with Ubuntu than with XP

2009-05-31 Thread James Milligan
Ok, and also thanks Steve. James -- James Milligan lak...@lake54.com www.lake54.com www.killermentality.com www.twitter.com/lake54 On 31 May 2009, at 14:37, Alan Pope wrote: > 2009/5/31 James Milligan : >> Would a small independent store (like I've been asking about) need to

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Scambled screen & Beginning Ubuntu

2009-05-31 Thread James Milligan
Can only say +1 to the live cd. It's invaluable for me at the moment till I can fix my windows pc. Unfortunately I don't think I can help, although there is something in that book about scrambled screens. Try looking in the index for it. James -- James Milligan lak...@lake54.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell mini 10v costs more with Ubuntu than with XP

2009-05-31 Thread James Milligan
Ah right thanks for that. That kinda makes sense now. Can you remember how much it was to have the branding? James -- James Milligan lak...@lake54.com www.lake54.com www.killermentality.com www.twitter.com/lake54 On 31 May 2009, at 16:46, Eddie Bernard wrote: >> From: Paul Bro

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell mini 10v costs more with Ubuntu than with XP

2009-05-31 Thread James Milligan
Also the CDs you order through shipit come with 4 stickers each I think. I've got a fair few here. Need to stick them somewhere actually. James -- James Milligan lak...@lake54.com www.lake54.com www.killermentality.com www.twitter.com/lake54 On 31 May 2009, at 17:24, Tony Travis

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu stickers!

2009-05-31 Thread James Milligan
I'll be sticking a few on my new PC case - a Thermaltake Kandalf VD4000BWS hopefully ;-) Should look even better with ubuntu plastered on it :-) James -- James Milligan lak...@lake54.com www.lake54.com www.killermentality.com www.twitter.com/lake54 On 31 May 2009, at 19:33, alan c

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu stickers!

2009-05-31 Thread James Milligan
Good old popey.com ;-) Also noting someones earlier email - is it considered 'proper etiquette' to reply to a list email below the quoted text? If so I apologise. James -- James Milligan lak...@lake54.com www.lake54.com www.killermentality.com www.twitter.com/lake54 On 31 May 2

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Asus and Microsoft sitting in a tree....

2009-06-01 Thread James Milligan
On 1 Jun 2009, at 11:05, Bruce Beardall wrote: http://www.osnews.com/story/21589/Asus_Microsoft_Launch_Anti-Linux_Netbook_Campaign I suppose it was bound to happen. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ I can't beli

[ubuntu-uk] Thanks!

2009-06-02 Thread James Milligan
others, including the system, don't. Has anyone got anything that I can try? Thanks, and I'm so looking forward to using ubuntu!!! I feel so happy now that it's working!!! James -- James Milligan lak...@lake54.com www.lake54.com www.killermentality.com www.twitter.com/l

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Thanks!

2009-06-02 Thread James Milligan
On 2 Jun 2009, at 23:09, Sean Miller wrote: > I've found in the past that having Pidgin if your sound is not working > can result in a memory leak, or at least it can start to really take > resource - might be worth turning off sound in Pidgin until you > resolve the issue. > > Sean OK - I'll us

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Thanks!

2009-06-02 Thread James Milligan
On 3 Jun 2009, at 06:52, Steve Garton wrote: > > On 2 Jun 2009, at 23:14, James Milligan wrote: > >> On 2 Jun 2009, at 23:09, Sean Miller wrote: >> >>> I've found in the past that having Pidgin if your sound is not >>> working >>> can result

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Thanks!

2009-06-03 Thread James Milligan
On 3 Jun 2009, at 06:52, Steve Garton wrote: > > On 2 Jun 2009, at 23:14, James Milligan wrote: > >> On 2 Jun 2009, at 23:09, Sean Miller wrote: >> >>> I've found in the past that having Pidgin if your sound is not >>> working >>> can result

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Thanks!

2009-06-03 Thread James Milligan
> My 9.04 seems fine sound-wise, as Alan says it was 8.10 that I had the > issue with (and possibly the upgraded 8.10->9.04 which died) but the > virgin install of 9.04 seems fine.. > > Sean Right I've upgraded to 9.04 but still no sound. The listing in the Sounds options shows the creative devic

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Thanks!

2009-06-03 Thread James Milligan
> On 3 Jun at 10:11, alan c wrote: > >> James Milligan wrote: >>> I've now got a full installation of Ubuntu on my desktop! 8.10 with >>> everything working, bar the sound. Dualbooting with XP and modified >>> grub boot list menu so that XP is default

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Thanks!

2009-06-03 Thread James Milligan
> James Milligan wrote: > [...] >> Hmm I don't really want to have to install ubuntu again. I haven't >> got >> the time at the moment. Are there any downloads I could try? > > Why not try as suggested, an ubuntu 9.04 live CD? > > -- > alan coc

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Broadband and hosting reccomendations

2009-06-04 Thread James Milligan
the topic I've heard great things about BE - they come highly recommended from everyone I know, and I would indeed swap to them if it wasn't for the fact that Orange are fairly uptight, and I can't be bothered dealing with them yet. Regarding hosting, TMDHosting(.com) hav

Re: [ubuntu-uk] My 'snazzy Korean laptop' has conked out

2009-06-14 Thread James Milligan
On 14 Jun 2009, at 22:27, Alan Pope wrote: > Hi Rowan, > > 2009/6/14 Rowan : >> Hi. My 'Linux Certified' (Compal JHL-90) just died on me. First the >> display froze, then when I force-restarted it, it wouldn't go past >> the >> first Intel splash screen (with no boot options strip at the bott

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