Re: [ubuntu-uk] [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Face to Face support on the Ohio

2007-06-05 Thread Chris Rowson
Hey I remember suggesting this yonks ago and getting knocked back :-P Anyway, there are always VoIP regional and 0845 numbers available... Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Face to Face support on the Ohio

2007-06-06 Thread Chris Rowson
I volunteer to be involved in a scoping project for the 'idea' if anyone else is interested. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Face to Face support on the Ohio

2007-06-06 Thread Chris Rowson
h could > be provided on spec [1] > Services like sipgate allow a voice message to be left when the 'phone' isn't answered. Sipgate can then email the voice message in a .wav format to any email address you specify. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com

[ubuntu-uk] Voice Support (Was Face to Face support on the Ohio)

2007-06-06 Thread Chris Rowson
to flesh it out ;-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Gutsy problem

2007-06-06 Thread Chris Jones
ut thankfully that doesn't happen very often ;) It might be worth using the forums though - you'll probably find more gutsy users in the gutsy form than anywhere else (maybe #ubuntu+1 on freenode) Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.canonical.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Face to Face support on the Ohio

2007-06-06 Thread Chris Rowson
Just a note folks - there's a page on the wiki devoted to this now... https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/VoiceSupport -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Face to Face support on the Ohio

2007-06-07 Thread Chris Rowson
Some really interesting thoughts there - I've updated the wiki. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/VoiceSupport Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] FLOSS links for my MP

2007-06-11 Thread Chris Rowson
I've been trying to put together some info here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/LinuxAndOSSResearchAndAdvocacy It might be of some help to you. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-14 Thread Chris Rowson
This is a superb idea :-D Chris > It could be like a 3 step leaflet: Download, Burn, Install. Put > another page full of 'myth-busters' (ie no it wont wreck your windows > install, you wont lose data if you partition right, etc. > > Couple of screenshots and perfo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Linspire and MS deal

2007-06-14 Thread Chris Jones
Hi Lee Tambiah wrote: > I hope Ubuntu never signs a deal like this either, but I think we are safe, > I don't think Mark Shuttleworth is that gullable. From: http://mybroadband.co.za/nephp/?m=show&id=6672 "So you wouldn’t do a deal? No, absolutely not." Cheers,

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Searching for a Killer App

2007-06-14 Thread Chris Jones
Hi Matthew Macdonald-Wallace wrote: > Only if they can edit the PDFs afterwards. PDF really isn't geared up to that kind of thing. You can make modifications, but it is a pain and is usually pretty limited. Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.canonical.com -- u

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Linspire and MS deal

2007-06-14 Thread Chris Jones
rosoft deal with Linspire. (FYI, despite my address, this is all my own opinion - it's just easier to keep all the ubuntu lists in one account :) Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.canonical.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-15 Thread Chris Rowson
I created my concept of a friendly non-techie Ubuntu promotion leaflet incorporating some of the ideas I liked on the list. It's here if anyone would like to check it out - suggestions welcome http://justuber.com/projects:ubuntu_leaflets Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-16 Thread Chris Rowson
> > Cheers, > Al. Thanks Al :-) - That was the idea. The concept is, you print something like that off, fold it, and post it through peoples letterboxes, hand it out or pin it to notice boards. Folks notice the headline - 'how would you like a safer, faster computer for free'

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-16 Thread Chris Rowson
let, you could then change the fonts and colours etc to target another specific target audience. The reason I chose the fancy fonts I suppose where as I had a teens to early 40s demographic in mind which I guessed may be more receptive to the funkier kind of text. > Good Chris. I wonder if the

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-16 Thread Chris Rowson
think about that, if the text is sorted then I guess we can have a bash with the graphics :-) > Hope my comments are useful... Definitely! Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-17 Thread Chris Rowson
ished product, and contribute to the conversation about leaflets. Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-17 Thread Chris Rowson
on something at the moment that my other half laughingly referred to as a 'bank leaflet'... Meh... :-P I have pointed out in it though that it was created on Ubuntu using free software. It's a WIP - I'll post it when it's done :-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-18 Thread Chris Rowson
I found a link in the ubuntu forums to http://documentation.openoffice.org/Samples_Templates/User/template/index.html Might be helpful for designing brochures. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-18 Thread Chris Rowson
I had a bash with graphics now ;-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Can I disable the power button?

2007-06-18 Thread Chris Jones
tch on automatically when it gets AC power. Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.canonical.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-18 Thread Chris Rowson
Oh yeah - sorry heres a link https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/Leaflets?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=leaflet2_withgraphics_chris_rowson.pdf -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-18 Thread Chris Rowson
. Just go to the leaflets page in the wiki and swap out any text you don't like - the original draw file is in there for anyone to edit. Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-18 Thread Chris Rowson
a > smaller font I suspect, and you could make that one smaller:- > Never thought of it - that's a good idea. > Cheers, > Al. Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-18 Thread Chris Rowson
On 18/06/07, Louisa Parry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Chris (and since it's my first post to the list, a general hello to > all too) > > I like your pretty version but have a few very minor (proofreading-y) > niggles. Thanks :-) Hi Louisa, I'll go through i

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-18 Thread Chris Rowson
> > I like the graphics on that one. Just out of interest, where did you > get the picture of the field from? (I'm assuming not that other OS > beginning with W?) > > Rob > I was waiting for someone to ask that :-P I got it from a stock photo site http://www.sx

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-18 Thread Chris Rowson
Latest revision with grammar, spelling, capitalisation and context changes as discussed on the list: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/Leaflets?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=leaflet2_withgraphics_0.1_chris_rowson.pdf Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-18 Thread Chris Rowson
> Wherever it comes from it needs to be licensed in such a way that we can > redistribute it freely of course :) Licensing for the tellytubby image... (seems OK to me) We hereby grant to You a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Image on the terms and conditions explained in this A

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-18 Thread Chris Rowson
> Nice. I love the fact that this is a real collaborative effort. With > input from multiple community members. Yeah, I gotta agree with you there Alan, I'm also liking this community working vibe :-D Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubun

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-19 Thread Chris Rowson
ualifies someone from being able to do so? Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] accessing certain apps

2007-06-19 Thread Chris Jones
http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.canonical.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-19 Thread Chris Rowson
t the best format would be for that kinda thing (paper wise). I'll add it to the wiki and see what people come up with. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Audio Apps

2007-06-19 Thread Chris Rowson
Hi Ian I'm not an expert in this kind of thing but have you checked out Ubuntu Studio? As far as I'm aware it's supposed to by a fully featured audio and video studio distribution. Chris On 19/06/07, Ian Pascoe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Folks > > Need some r

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu (linux) vulnerabilty?? Comment please

2007-06-20 Thread Chris Rowson
This topic makes me think though. Wouldn't isolating all net enabled applications in this manner pretty much secure linux? Why aren't distributions running like this as standard? Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.k

[ubuntu-uk] Dell & Ubuntu - Again

2007-06-20 Thread Chris Rowson
Time to start petitioning Dell again? http://linux.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/06/20/1215213 Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Buying from and supporting Linux Hardware Suppliers

2007-06-20 Thread Chris Rowson
> As dell are refusing to sell Linux-based computers outside of the US > (even the redhat/SLED servers seem to only be sold over there), can > someone supply me with contact details (a website will do nicely!) of > a company that are preferably based in the UK and supply > servers/desktops that wil

[ubuntu-uk] Marketing efforts and leaflets

2007-06-20 Thread Chris Rowson
k. If we can develop a good profile of Joe and Jane and deliver marketing aimed entirely at them, and not what we think they want (or what we'd like to deliver ourselves) I reckon we might be able to sell Ubuntu a little better. Comments, opinions or ways to take this forward anyone? Chris --

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Buying from and supporting Linux Hardware Suppliers

2007-06-21 Thread Chris Rowson
I'll be able to have Beryl on my work desktop... ;o) > > Matt. Well done Matt :-) It's got to beat the hell out of supporting Windows for a living! - Now, if only I could find something like that :-D Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Linux Jobs (was Re: Buying from and supporting Linux Hardware Suppliers)

2007-06-21 Thread Chris Rowson
> Where are you based at the moment? Over near Hull - East Yorkshire - Currently working in the public sector. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu (linux) vulnerabilty?? Comment please

2007-06-21 Thread Chris Jones
ng the user that the operation was blocked. They can then add the site as trusted in order to continue (although of course they can save the XPI locally and install it from there). It should *never* *ever* *ever* install an extension without a warning. Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu (linux) vulnerabilty?? Comment please

2007-06-21 Thread Chris Jones
or writing data locally? It sounds like a serious mess. Perhaps Fedora's SELinux/PolicyKit stuff can do a better job. Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.canonical.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] fit for the purpose

2007-06-21 Thread Chris Jones
rudely shocked by some failure or other and feel isolated by it. Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.canonical.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu (linux) vulnerabilty?? Comment please

2007-06-21 Thread Chris Jones
s. I for one am glad we have a top notch security team who respond quickly enough that we are almost always amongst the first to patch holes :) Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.canonical.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ub

Re: [ubuntu-uk] suck it and see

2007-06-21 Thread Chris Jones
those codecs, you still might not be legally entitled to use them in Ubuntu, but IANAL. FWIW, the excellent chaps at Fluendo now sell a licenced codec pack which includes most of the popular windowsy formats (although only for gstreamer, obviously). Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [ubuntu-uk] fit for the purpose

2007-06-21 Thread Chris Jones
and they are far less tested than main repositories. > latest release of Ubuntu to inexperienced users unless they have help > available from colleagues or friends who do know about Linux, and they That's not always true, e.g. Dapper is already old enough that it struggles on newer ha

Re: [ubuntu-uk] fit for the purpose

2007-06-21 Thread Chris Jones
se is perfect. Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.canonical.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] fit for the purpose

2007-06-21 Thread Chris Jones
Hi Tony Travis wrote: > I use 6.06.1 LTS for the reasons you state. > I rest my case ;-) I was only disagreeing with you in the situation where the user's hardware is too new for the current LTS release, sorry, I wasn't especially clear about that. Cheers, -- Chris Jones

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Skype

2007-06-21 Thread Chris Jones
rface, but it seems to use what sounds to me like a lower bandwidth codec, so it sounds all muddy and horrible. Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.canonical.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] fit for the purpose

2007-06-21 Thread Chris Jones
unded genomics project. I've put up a demo cool :) Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.canonical.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] suck it and see

2007-06-21 Thread Chris Jones
Hi Josh Blacker wrote: > nostalgia of Worms :) I boot into XP to play Unreal Tournament, but > wouldn't mind being able to play it from Ubuntu... Isn't it available? I have the Linux version of UT2004 and it works fine (shame it's not much fun ;) Cheers, -- Chris Jon

Re: [ubuntu-uk] suck it and see

2007-06-21 Thread Chris Jones
to Linux (along with a host of other games - the guy is a porting machine). Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.canonical.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] suck it and see

2007-06-21 Thread Chris Rowson
eople who I've put onto Ubuntu calling me up whinging that their computer isn't running properly because of viruses and spyware (especially those who enjoy frequenting the seedier sides of the internet!) Software I like: Firefox The Gimp Open Office Draw Qemu (thanks popey!) irs

Re: [ubuntu-uk] suck it and see

2007-06-21 Thread Chris Rowson
> > A most interesting mail Ian. To familiarise myself with the issues I decided > to take up the challenge of installing gnome-orca! Me too, I tried installing it too and the installation finishes with You need to configure ORCA by changing /etc/orca.conf. Once you're happy with that setup, you

Re: [ubuntu-uk] suck it and see

2007-06-21 Thread Chris Rowson
hen it's all set up nicely then, or is it really not very good? Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] What's happened to all the Linux Mags? "WHSmiths Watch"

2007-06-22 Thread Chris Rowson
Here in Hull 'the last bastion of the whippet' I've yet to find a shop selling Linux mags. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] What's happened to all the Linux Mags? "WHSmiths Watch"

2007-06-22 Thread Chris Rowson
> As to Whippets I have one and in our village I have counted a dozen or > so. > No offence to whippets! - I'm guessing you've not seen Only Fools and Horses 'To Hull and Back'. Perhaps it was a bit of a random joke! Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com htt

Re: [ubuntu-uk] What's happened to all the Linux Mags? "WHSmiths Watch"

2007-06-22 Thread Chris Rowson
27;ll be saying hey-up and breeding whippets before I'm very much older - come on." http://www.geocities.com/hookyscripts/Episode_31.htm ;-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] FLOSS solution for graphing in PHP

2007-06-22 Thread Chris Rowson
There's a perl module that makes graphs - I think it's used in the wifidog system I use for wireless auth to create user stats. http://cpan.uwinnipeg.ca/htdocs/GDGraph/GD/Graph.html Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.k

[ubuntu-uk] Microsoft distributes Ubuntu!

2007-06-23 Thread Chris Rowson
Looks like MS has been distributing Ubuntu via Windows Marketplace... What! http://linux.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/06/22/151233 Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Unreal Tournament (was Re: suck it and see)

2007-06-23 Thread Chris Rowson
> Yeah, I'll see what I can do once we've moved on Monday - any > rummaging around in boxes now would lead to my mother castrating me, I > fear! > > -- > Josh Blacker You moving on Monday too? - PITA isn't it! Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.u

[ubuntu-uk] Are you blocked in China?

2007-06-23 Thread Chris Rowson
se government blocks its citizens access to certain websites) I was surprised to find that my site at www.justuber.com/blog was blocked! Anyone else? Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Are you blocked in China?

2007-06-24 Thread Chris Rowson
ards, > Tony. Try Ubuntu.com bbc.co.uk - google.ch - these work, I don't think it's a scam tbh. If you do a google on the url there's a couple of news sites with articles on this site. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu and Distrowatch site

2007-06-24 Thread Chris Rowson
inuxOS as I've heard of it before, but didn't know much about it. I didn't look at Ubuntu however as I know what it is. Perhaps the results reflect the fact that PCLinuxOS is currently maturing and its audience is growing, and that Ubuntu has reached a level of maturity now where it is

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-28 Thread Chris Rowson
iet though, I'm still about ;-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell with Ubuntu outside US

2007-06-29 Thread Chris Rowson
> the Sell Linux PCs Worldwide from user ergo has been the top idea for a > few weeks now, and I've received hundreds of comments on Direct2Dell > about the same thing." > Ah, so it seems it might be worth holding off on buying new laptops for a couple of months then!

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell & Ubuntu - gradually looking more hopeful

2007-06-29 Thread Chris Jones
hich have a plastic earth pin whose only function is to move the plates covering the live/neutral holes. Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.canonical.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dell & Ubuntu - gradually looking more hopeful

2007-06-29 Thread Chris Jones
$20 from a vending machine in a US hotel and is very natty) Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.canonical.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Windows makes PCs cheaper to buy! ... we need to respond [Dell crapware]

2007-06-30 Thread Chris Rowson
Fair points Mark, If you get a minute, pop this stuff onto the wiki - it'd be helpful to add these ideas to the leaflet concept. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/Leaflets Cheers Chris On 30/06/07, Mark Harrison <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yup - boys and girls - it's unpal

[ubuntu-uk] Power management on the desktop

2007-07-01 Thread Chris Rowson
on this desktop, and what kind of power savings would I expect to see? Are there fine-grained methods I can use to power down certain unused hardware after a certain amount of inactivity etc? Thanks in advance! Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Power management on the desktop

2007-07-01 Thread Chris Rowson
> Hi Chris, > > Try looking for powertop on Intel's site, and have a look for an > article about it on developerWorks (an IBM site, I think the base URL > is http://www.ibm.com/developerWorks). > > This is a utility that lets you tune all the power management features &

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Power management on the desktop

2007-07-02 Thread Chris Rowson
oks like powertop comes with gutsy http://packages.ubuntu.com/gutsy/utils/powertop - I might have a bash building from source to see if it works, but if not I'll just wait for gutsy. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Power management on the desktop

2007-07-02 Thread Chris Rowson
> I might have a bash > building from source to see if it works, but if not I'll just wait for > gutsy. > I built powertop, but it requires a kernel > than 2.6.21 with CONFIG_TIMER_STATS enabled to show detailed stats. It does show some interesting stuff even without

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Power management on the desktop

2007-07-02 Thread Chris Rowson
#x27;ve got most of a P4 2.6 sony vaio, ati radeon 9600 3d card, a gig of ddr memory, and i've just ordered a 320GB hard disk. I aim to chuck it together to create something to connect to the new TV I just bought so I can play a few PC games and work as a media centre. Chris -- ubuntu-u

[ubuntu-uk] Making embedded media work properly

2007-07-04 Thread Chris Rowson
t the problems. Anyone interested? Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] we suck or we just act differently?

2007-07-09 Thread Chris Rowson
m' of the marketing team would help consolidate efforts to push the profile of Ubuntu in the UK? Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] ubuntu-uk-marketing

2007-07-09 Thread Chris Rowson
more than just leaflets and any involvement needs to be long term). Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu-uk-marketing

2007-07-10 Thread Chris Rowson
marketing and ubuntu-uk-marketing Wiki: Using standard wiki Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu-uk-marketing

2007-07-10 Thread Chris Rowson
ccessible to marketeers. No problem, if people are agreed then I'll set it up - I'll post back with the info. Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu-uk-marketing

2007-07-10 Thread Chris Rowson
I've set a launchpad team up here that people can join: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-uk-marketing Still working on it though but at least you should be able to join up. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] ubuntu-uk-marketing launchpad

2007-07-10 Thread Chris Rowson
should now be able to join the team, create a project assigned to the team, create specs etc. Any problems shout out! Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] ubuntu-uk-marketing launchpad

2007-07-10 Thread Chris Rowson
changes in text by uploading a plain text version of the leaflets too. I didn't have time tonight to muck about with it though. I must admit, I'm no expert with bazaar and I'm guessing it'll take us some time to get used to, but all in all I think it'll be really

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflet sheet (SHHIPT content) for CDs

2007-07-13 Thread Chris Rowson
> * The 'grass' image used on the leaflets - is that the actual Microsoft > image? If so we can't use it. > Nope, the image comes from stock.xchng - Image license information is available here http://www.sxc.hu/info.phtml?f=help&s=8_2 Cheers Chris -- ubun

Re: [ubuntu-uk] HTML Mail

2007-07-13 Thread Chris Jones
eps to display the mails - stripping html tags out isn't hard. Having said that, HTML email is just plain wrong and to be discouraged at all times :) Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.canonical.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubunt

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Petition against BBC iplayer

2007-07-13 Thread Chris Rowson
litigation before they'll listen though! Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Window XP on Ubuntu

2007-07-14 Thread Chris Rowson
ave to have a pretty powerful PC to run Windows and Ubuntu at the same time like that though? I wonder if it'd work a wee bit quicker using Qemu rather than VMWare for emulation? Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] [uk-marketing] Using launchpad

2007-07-14 Thread Chris Rowson
not use it, that's fine we'll just go back to the wiki, getting people's contributions is a heck of a lot more important than the way in which we get them. Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] [uk-marketing] Writing for your local rag

2007-07-14 Thread Chris Rowson
who don't want to/can't/don't have time to write for themselves, can choose an article and submit it to there local publication. Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [uk-marketing] Using launchpad

2007-07-14 Thread Chris Rowson
see why bazaar might look a little scary compared to the wiki however. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [uk-marketing] Writing for your local rag

2007-07-15 Thread Chris Rowson
ller areas individually (but with one and others support) gives us greater chance of success ;-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [uk-marketing] Using launchpad

2007-07-15 Thread Chris Rowson
7;t take too long as I do hate getting tied up in the specifics of things ;-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Petition against BBC iplayer

2007-07-15 Thread Chris Rowson
delivery ties you into one vendor. "...secure the independence of the BBC" I'd appreciate it if you could reply to this complaint. Regards Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [uk-marketing] Writing for your local rag

2007-07-16 Thread Chris Rowson
that they can't compete as > an aggregator of generic news, so are pushing the "local angle" more and > more... so by all means write for the East Riding of Yorkshire, if you > live there, or can interview a local firm / celebrity, and make the > article about THEM. > Th

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [ANNOUNCEMENT] IRC meeting for Ubuntu - UK 5th August HAS MOVED TO THE 12th August

2007-07-16 Thread Chris Rowson
/pownce.com/nikbutler > twitter http://twitter.com/loudmouthman > skypethebutlershouse I've taken the dive and joined facebook - my profile looks sad with only one friend which is you Nik lol ! Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Petition the BBC! - Post your iPlayer response

2007-07-19 Thread Chris Rowson
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] scanner

2007-07-19 Thread Chris Jones
an test things like hardware and report back to launchpad if they are still broken or if they are fixed and work fine :) Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.canonical.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Another reason to use Linux ?

2007-07-20 Thread Chris Rowson
Cue black helicopters hovering overhead. http://www.wired.com/politics/law/news/2007/07/fbi_spyware -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] [uk-marketing] Article for local mag

2007-07-23 Thread Chris Rowson
As promised, I've had a bash at writing something which would be suitable for inclusion in a local magazine. As always please correct, suggest and improve :-) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ArticleForLocalMagazine Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/lis

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [uk-marketing] Article for local mag

2007-07-23 Thread Chris Rowson
> Do you mind if I edit a little more? You can always change it back That's the idea folks ;-) Get in there and edit it - it's just a concept. I have the original anyway. I just want something effective and I'm not big headed enough to assume I have all the answers ;-) Cheers

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [uk-marketing] Article for local mag

2007-07-23 Thread Chris Rowson
Edited to say rarely gets viruses Made less fanboy'ey !! Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [uk-marketing] Article for local mag

2007-07-23 Thread Chris Rowson
> "Linux runs the entire internet" should be "Linux runs about half of the > internet" as about 50% of websites are hosted on linux. > I know it's probably misstating the fact 'slightly' but I'm not just on about hosting, I'm inclu

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