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

2007-07-23 Thread Chris Rowson
en writing the article was older folk with little IT experience. Have I been dumbing them down too much do you think? 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
> No not at all, I agree with you. I would like to see the part about > rarely crashing staying out though. I've never had it crash through > something that wasn't my own doing ;) > I've merged the conflicts and reworded slightly - what'da ya think? Chris --

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

2007-07-23 Thread Chris Jones
n, making infection by viruses or spyware exceedingly difficult (to date there are no known cases)." 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] [uk-marketing] Article for local mag

2007-07-23 Thread Chris Rowson
wn cases)." > Currently reads Ubuntu stands up very well against online security threats. Because of the way it is built, it is exceptionally resilient against viruses. 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 Jones
Hi Chris Rowson wrote: > Ubuntu stands up very well against online security threats. Because of > the way it is built, it is exceptionally resilient against viruses. If I was feeling particularly pedantic I'd object to "exceptionally" (because there are lots of U

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

2007-07-23 Thread Chris Rowson
es etc etc. 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] Article for local mag

2007-07-23 Thread Chris Rowson
I've just read through the article outloud (I often find it helps to pick out small errors in readability) and edited a word here and there. I think that it reads OK to me now. I might run with it unless anyone else has anything to add Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [Marketing] BBC site headlines Linux OLPC

2007-07-23 Thread Chris Rowson
the OLPC operating system) using Qemu, or download a live CD. I checked it out a couple of months ago and the interface is pretty weird. http://wiki.laptop.org/go/OS_images_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] Spearhead the attack!!!!

2007-07-24 Thread Chris Rowson
link to your article from would be here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/Marketing#head-444a1c3c32b9574071fade666e86f7b79444a50c Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Happy Sysadmin Day 2007

2007-07-27 Thread Chris Rowson
Happy Sysadmin day folks! http://www.sysadminday.com/ http://www.sysadminoftheyear.com/ Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Why not fix this?

2007-07-30 Thread Chris Rowson
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/network-manager/+bug/128911 This bug has been driving me round the bend now for three releases of Ubuntu. Edgy, Feisty and Gutsy. I really don't know why it isn't getting fixed, any ideas? Using network manager and the madwifi drivers (atheros chipset) ca

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Why not fix this?

2007-07-30 Thread Chris Rowson
your rules" - It's a bit sad to be honest when all it takes is one person to say - OK I'll integrate a patch (that's been written and works) into a program that'll fix the problem. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Why not fix this?

2007-07-30 Thread Chris Rowson
Digging a little further, it looks like madwifi have fixed their WEXT compliance :-D http://madwifi.org/ticket/462 It's just beginning to occur to me how difficult it must be to coordinate the work of so many open source developers on a linux distro project!! Chris Chris -- ubun

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Why not fix this?

2007-07-30 Thread Chris Rowson
Digging even further it looks like Gutsy ships with the fixed driver anyway, so the fault could lie at the door of network manager after all -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Usage in the UK

2007-07-30 Thread Chris Rowson
> > >From my own experience of talking to others and generally noticing > > trends I would say that Ubuntu gets more home usage than Mac OS in the > > UK. > > > > Does anyone have any facts or figures to confirm or deny this? Can > > anyone suggest any ways to get an idea of how true this is? > > >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Why not fix this?

2007-07-31 Thread Chris Rowson
> I recommend that you find a Linux shop to buy from who can guarantee > compatibility. Though you may have to wait for supply or pay extra over > cheaper brands. > Makes you wonder why there isn't a "works with Ubuntu" program for hardware manufacturers to sign up

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Why not fix this?

2007-07-31 Thread Chris Jones
Court Road in London where the guy behind the counter had not only heard of Linux, but was perfectly happy to open a box so I could look at the card in detail and compare it to my notes. Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.canonical.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Why not fix this?

2007-07-31 Thread Chris Jones
Hi Chris Rowson wrote: > Makes you wonder why there isn't a "works with Ubuntu" program for > hardware manufacturers to sign up to... http://www.ubuntu.com/partners/hardwareprogramme like that one? :) Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.canonic

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Why not fix this?

2007-07-31 Thread Chris Rowson
> Chris Rowson wrote: > > Makes you wonder why there isn't a "works with Ubuntu" program for > > hardware manufacturers to sign up to... > > http://www.ubuntu.com/partners/hardwareprogramme > > like that one? :) > > Cheers, > -- > Chris Jo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Why not fix this?

2007-08-01 Thread Chris Rowson
This is good news for those with Atheros cards (although I still don't think its the Atheros driver at fault :-P) http://www.softwarefreedom.org/news/2007/jul/31/openhal/ Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu from a CIO's POV

2007-08-01 Thread Chris Rowson
This article has just been posted to /. http://www.cio.com/article/print/126702 It's well worth reading as a well balanced review of Ubuntu from the perspective of the Chief Information Officer of a large organisation. Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubunt

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Usage in the UK

2007-08-01 Thread Chris Rowson
ge of Total Linux 872 51.90% Windows 746 44.40% Macintosh 52 3.10% FreeBSD 2 0.12% Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk

Re: [ubuntu-uk] This came in on the local Freecycle

2007-08-01 Thread Chris Rowson
At the end of the day, if someone gets given a PC with Ubuntu on, then they're more likely to use and stick with Ubuntu. It'd probably be a good idea to install using the alternate CD and the OEM install for manufacturers. That way it'll prompt the user for username, password etc etc w

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Freecycle / Ubuntu tie-up????

2007-08-02 Thread Chris Rowson
- Offering a working machine back to your local Freecycle > > ... then this is the group for you. > > > http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4266486665 > > Great idea Mark, I've joined :-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu-UK Planet CoC

2007-08-03 Thread Chris Rowson
;-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] My Blog

2007-08-03 Thread Chris Rowson
time frame in which to appoint the committee to decide what colour paper to print the rules regarding whether or not ubuntu-uk should investigate appointing a committee to decide whether or not things where getting too petty! ;-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mai

Re: [ubuntu-uk] My Blog

2007-08-03 Thread Chris Rowson
regarding whether or not ubuntu-uk should investigate > > appointing a committee to decide whether or not things where getting > > too petty! ;-) > > > > Chris > > > > > Can I quote you on that ? > You just did! :-P -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] BBC fun and games with DRM

2007-08-03 Thread Chris Rowson
get to sign the BBC iplayer petition here http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/iplayer/ Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Freecycle / Ubuntu tie-up????

2007-08-04 Thread Chris Rowson
I just put in a request for an old Compaq Presario that someone was offering up on Hull Freecycle to get the ball rolling and see if this is feasible. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] BBC iPlayer on Linux Project

2007-08-04 Thread Chris Rowson
> Kieran Hi Kieran, Not at all, this is interesting stuff - keep us up to date please :-D Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Freecycle / Ubuntu tie-up????

2007-08-04 Thread Chris Rowson
> Hi Chris, > > I *never* had any success with the Hull Freecyle list, for computers > or otherwise! > > I had a similar sort of Idea for raising FLOSS awareness for > HullFLOSS, but it never panned out :-( > > Let me know how it goes! Hi Steve, I got the knoc

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [marketing] Help with custom live CD please?

2007-08-05 Thread Chris Rowson
w process. However I > am very pleased that Ubuntu is on the map even though they do not (at > present anyway) have motivation to go there. > -- Well done Alan ;-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Creating 'root' account. (sudo, audit trails)

2007-08-05 Thread Chris Rowson
> In the morning you do: > > sudo grep '[s]udo' /var/log/auth.log > > and find out what you did the night before. 'su' won't give you a list... > Well, if you're computer still works eh ;-) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Migrating from MS Windows

2007-08-06 Thread Chris Rowson
Would welcome any assitance may be available. Heh, no problem. This mailing list is a good a place as any to ask Ubuntu questions, and you're more than welcome here. > > Regards Bill... Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] eBox Platform

2007-08-06 Thread Chris Rowson
Microsoft small business server. Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Do we have a forum?

2007-08-08 Thread Chris Rowson
> Some one mentioned this the other day, although it doesn't link in with the > mailing list or IRC. > > http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=274 > > MooDoo > Whoa!! When did we decide to open an Ubuntu-UK forum! Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https:

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Do we have a forum?

2007-08-09 Thread Chris Rowson
ssions. > Thank you all that there are still alternatives to Windows & MAC. > > -- > vic Hi Vic, Don't think I've noticed you on the list before so Hi! By the way, love the email address :-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-08-09 Thread Chris Rowson
distribution. If I where you, I'd just pick whichever one/s you liked the look off. Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-08-10 Thread Chris Rowson
> > I'll post feedback on how it goes on Saturday evening/Sunday morning. > > Rob Cool, good luck mate :-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Viral Videos

2007-08-10 Thread Chris Rowson
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MarketingTeam/UbuntuViralVideos Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Viral Videos

2007-08-11 Thread Chris Rowson
to give him a heads up and see if he wants to get his hands dirty on this :-) Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Bluetooth

2007-08-11 Thread Chris Rowson
gramming skills ;-) Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Bluetooth

2007-08-11 Thread Chris Rowson
Hope the first half helped! > fazza [image: :)] > Cheers Farran, I'll give it a look. <>-- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] some user losing internet access

2007-08-12 Thread Chris Rowson
anagers Other than that, try posting your issue at https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/ too - it's worth getting help there too. Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] iPod management

2007-08-13 Thread Chris Rowson
> but I must admit I have no idea about managing > an iPod from Ubuntu. Hey Josh, Check out https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PortableDevices/iPod iPod is pretty well covered in Ubuntu. The only problem is that there isn't a version of iTunes for linux. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists

Re: [ubuntu-uk] iPod management

2007-08-13 Thread Chris Rowson
> Ah, wonderful. I will try one or more of those out and let her know > how it goes. > Thanks, No probs, I believe Banshee is supposed to be good with the iPod; but I don't have one so don't speak from personal experience. Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu servers hacked?

2007-08-16 Thread Chris Rowson
t; I think that too much is being made of the 'Ubuntu' bit. I don't think it's as much a case of Ubuntu servers hacked, more one of poor systems administrators being hacked ;-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Application to listen to online radio

2007-08-16 Thread Chris Rowson
in the computer room (imagine http://www.reynholm.co.uk/it.php and you're pretty close lol) are having a nice relaxing morning due to the chilled vibes Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Imaging Ubuntu

2007-08-16 Thread Chris Rowson
aking megubbins, but it only seems to allow you to add software by deb package or from the repos. Therefore is there a bit of software out there which will just let me simply and reliably make a CD image from my Ubuntu installation that I can then easily use to image a few PCs? Cheers

Re: [ubuntu-uk] some user losing internet access

2007-08-16 Thread Chris Rowson
. > Thank you for your help & interest, it gave me faith and pointers and helped > my ubuntu education. > until sept... > > M. :) > Hehehe - At least you got it sorted ;-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Imaging Ubuntu

2007-08-16 Thread Chris Rowson
ectly to a CD. I'll revisit it. Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Imaging Ubuntu

2007-08-16 Thread Chris Rowson
The software usually installs on a access point rather than a PC. Do you reckon anyone else would use it? I'd have a go if I thought it was worth it. > Have a look at http://www.mondorescue.org/ too Cheers, I will - this looks pretty cool. Thanks Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com http

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Application to listen to online radio

2007-08-16 Thread Chris Rowson
> > Regards, > Tony. > -- I know, cool isn't it! - I was googling Reynholm Industries and came across it. New series is on Friday btw. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Imaging Ubuntu

2007-08-16 Thread Chris Rowson
t; it again and again. > > Hwyl, > Neil. Fair enough, I never thought of it like that :-) I'm back at work tomorrow, and have another machine to set up. I might have a bash at building a .deb Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubunt

[ubuntu-uk] Aluminum Case Stickers

2007-08-16 Thread Chris Rowson
t and proceeding this? I think Nik discussed putting together a wiki page, is there one? If one needs putting together I'd be happy to if people are busy. Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] VPS hosts

2007-08-17 Thread Chris Rowson
experience? (and Debian/Ubuntu is a must :) ) > > Matthew > Cheapy cheapy cheap cheap (but probably not the best, you get what you pay for, but I've not had problems with 'em) http://www.vpsvillage.com/ Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Imaging Ubuntu

2007-08-17 Thread Chris Rowson
or you to install > > it again and again. > > > > Hwyl, > > Neil. > Well, I've created my first .deb package http://justuber.com/projects:wifidog_debian_.deb_package It works, but as I made it on feisty it doesn't work on dapper - Still it's pretty cool :

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Professionally printed leaflets

2007-08-17 Thread Chris Rowson
k the front page could do with tidying up too tbh. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu viral videos

2007-08-22 Thread Chris Rowson
course by using the wiki. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MarketingTeam/UbuntuViralVideos I believe we that if this idea is executed properly, that it can definately make a difference. We need you! 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: Promo Videos

2007-08-22 Thread Chris Rowson
ne! > Well hopefully this'll be one of the outcomes of the viral videos project. Any adverts created will be available for users to do as they wish with. Using as a promo video at a show would probably be quite a cool usage. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Don't miss it

2007-08-24 Thread Chris Rowson
Hey folks, just a quick reminder to watch 'The IT Crowd' tonight. If you work in IT, you really shouldn't miss it ;-) And if you dont, you really shouldn't miss it. http://www.justuber.com/blog/2007/08/24/watch-the-it-crowd-tonight/ Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com http

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Webcam for Ubuntu

2007-08-29 Thread Chris Jones
Gutsy, but I expect it'll work with Feisty for the remaining month or two that anyone should care about Feisty ;) It uses the same chipset. Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.canonical.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu servers hacked?

2007-08-29 Thread Chris Jones
or. (I speak here for myself, not my employer) 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] Fiesty wont work!!!!

2007-08-30 Thread Chris Jones
.0.log, there's really not a lot more that can be said to help! 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] Fiesty wont work!!!!

2007-08-30 Thread Chris Jones
telling you that it didn't work. What would be much more useful is a copy of /var/log/Xorg.0.log after X has failed to start. If you have a USB stick you should be able to mount it manually and copy the log file there. Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.canonical.com -- ubunt

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Fiesty wont work!!!!

2007-08-30 Thread Chris Jones
Hi Matthew Wild wrote: > PS. Someone once told me that you don't get the grub menu if it is not a > dual-boot. How do you get to the recovery mode in this case? You get prompted to press Esc if you want the boot menu. This shows the normal grub menu with the recovery option. Cheers

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Fiesty wont work!!!!

2007-08-30 Thread Chris Jones
y unmount the drive with "umount /mnt/tmp" Then put the usb drive into a working computer and mail the output. It's probably a good idea to send it directly to me rather than post the whole log to the list. I will reply to the thread with the appropriate errors from the log. C

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Fiesty wont work!!!!

2007-08-30 Thread Chris Jones
is usually something that can be enabled when necessary, but isn't always used. I've not come across an onboard HDMI before, but I do know of others with nvidia cards with HDMI outputs that functioned entirely normally. Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.canonical.com -- ubunt

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Fiesty wont work!!!!

2007-08-30 Thread Chris Jones
years time (also note that HDCP is unlikely to fully block content, it'll just require it to be rescaled down to a lower resolution). 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] Fiesty wont work!!!!

2007-08-30 Thread Chris Jones
Hi STONE COLD wrote: > Could it something to do with the nvidia drivers?i tried clicking on enable > desktop effects but screen just blankd out! Possibly. Are you using the binary nvidia driver or the free nv one? Either way I'd try and avoid desktop effects. Cheers, -- Chris Jon

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Fiesty wont work!!!!

2007-08-30 Thread Chris Jones
hat works? http://www.ubuntu.com/testing/tribe5 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] Fiesty wont work!!!!

2007-08-30 Thread Chris Jones
Hi Pete Stean wrote: > graphical environment, I would go down the 'compiz-fusion' route rather than > using the preinstalled "desktop effects" - you will *require* the Surely that's just asking for the upgrade to gutsy to break horrifically? Cheers, --

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Fiesty wont work+ media centre!!!!

2007-08-30 Thread Chris Jones
Hi Kris Marsh wrote: > You may like to give Elisa a go - http://elisa.fluendo.com/ Elisa is shaping up very nicely indeed, but to be fair it's still a little basic at the moment. Most people seem to use MythTV (or the version of Ubuntu specifically tailored to it, MythBuntu). Cheers, -

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Fiesty wont work+ media centre!!!!

2007-08-30 Thread Chris Jones
synaptic. Yes, you can exit it and get a regular desktop. Most of the media centre things are just regular applications. 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] Fiesty wont work!!!!

2007-08-30 Thread Chris Jones
Hi Pete Stean wrote: > Hmm, I'll take your word for it Chris but I've been using Gutsy for quite a > while now and X hasn't broken for weeks, even with the frequent > compiz-fusion updates - that's with an nvidia graphics chipset and > proprietary drivers install

Re: [ubuntu-uk] How does update-manager -d decide whether to offer upgrade?

2007-08-31 Thread Chris Jones
Hi Kris Marsh wrote: > and then try update-manager -d again? running it with -c as well may help 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] How does update-manager -d decide whether to offerupgrade?

2007-08-31 Thread Chris Jones
ager would remove v1, but apt wouldn't (since installing the two in parallel was possible and in some cases useful, so the packages couldn't be made to Conflict). 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] Couple of questions...

2007-09-02 Thread Chris Jones
to have their current working directory be some random UNIX directory that exists outside of C: ;) Check the wine options, but there is a way to specify a working directory - set that to the path where the .exe is Cheers, -- Chris Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.canonical.com -- ubuntu-uk@li

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [Marketing] Software Freedom Day (Bracknell, Berkshire)

2007-09-02 Thread Chris Rowson
ee and Open > Source Software (FOSS), such as Windows. seems (to me at least) to read like Windows is free and open source software? Did you mean to do that, or is it a typo? Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Release Party for Gutsy?

2007-09-03 Thread Chris Rowson
'ers! Birmingham seems quite obviously central. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Release Party for Gutsy?

2007-09-04 Thread Chris Rowson
> Word of disappointment if I may? I have used Ubuntu from the time it was > first released and yet there does not appear to be a dot for me. For the > record I live in St Davids, Pembrokeshire. > > Norman > Hey Norman, You have to add yourself mate ;-) Chris -- ubuntu-u

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dans Guardian help?

2007-09-04 Thread Chris Rowson
cache commonly accessed content to reduce bandwidth. Other stuff might come to me later. If you have any particular questions, I'll have a gander at the installation at work Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Dans Guardian help?

2007-09-04 Thread Chris Rowson
is PC for content filtering. If you don't, you'll end up administering lots of instances of the software thus increasing workload and margin for error. Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] CPU temps

2007-09-05 Thread Chris Jones
the CPU at full speed. I'm not sure if it would climb up to 60 quickly enough to see it in the bios though. 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] For all you BSG fans out there!

2007-09-05 Thread Chris Rowson
pport multiplayer. Knowing that there are one or two BSG fans out there, I wondered if anyone fancied an online scrap at some point! Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] For all you BSG fans out there!

2007-09-05 Thread Chris Rowson
getting home to give it a bash :-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] For all you BSG fans out there!

2007-09-05 Thread Chris Rowson
> Tut tut, get back to work! ;-) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] CPU temps

2007-09-05 Thread Chris Jones
Hi STONE COLD wrote: > so does that mean ubuntu is telling me the right temp? > or should i believe my bios. > > Id be happy if it was ubuntu that was right :) It's possible that both are right, but I'm not sure if you can trust either of them without a way of checki

Re: [ubuntu-uk] CPU temps

2007-09-05 Thread Chris Rowson
> With the exception of Chris Rowson of course. He can read minds > *thinks: wants a beer* > > Regards, > > -- > Matthew G Larsen I also see dead people - scary it is.. (and how did you know I wanted a beer?) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] For all you BSG fans out there!

2007-09-06 Thread Chris Rowson
rent forces you into - not that in principle I object, just the > > > practice. > > Tutututut !!! I'll put a copy up on my server for you all to download ;-) Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] For all you BSG fans out there!

2007-09-06 Thread Chris Rowson
; > > > How do i get to this server of yurs? i want a copy too :) > > I haven't finished dl'ing it to the server yet, but I'll post a link back to this thread when I've got it. Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] For all you BSG fans out there!

2007-09-06 Thread Chris Rowson
As promised - here's a link to download the game: Nowt special, I just quickly installed a webserver onto my vps, so I don't know how quick it'll be. I'll leave it up a few days for those that want to use it. http://server.justuber.com/ Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@li

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Where to find good labour

2007-09-07 Thread Chris Rowson
is sliding away from the techie and to the suit :-( Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Where to find good labour

2007-09-07 Thread Chris Rowson
27;ve had to ask for help recovering Windows XP ;-) Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Mindbridge switches to Linux, saves "bunches of money"

2007-09-08 Thread Chris Rowson
You may have seen this on slashdot today, but just in case you didn't - check it out anyway. It's a great article showing how one business is saving a ton of cash by migrating its server infrastructure away from Microsoft, and to Linux. http://www.linux.com/feature/119020 Che

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu jobs

2007-09-12 Thread Chris Rowson
It's not what you've got, it's what you do with it that counts ;-) Chris. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu jobs

2007-09-13 Thread Chris Rowson
> Chris Rowson wrote: > > It's not what you've got, it's what you do with it that counts ;-) > > > Right now I'm not doing much with it (Perl, most web technologies but > not Java, sometimes sysadmin, and occasional C/Bash/Awk/Sed), due to > lack of

Re: [ubuntu-uk] UKTeam Loco contact for the coming Year

2007-09-13 Thread Chris Rowson
est > we use the upcoming meeting on the 16th to dicuss this. Well Nik, I for one will be sorry to see you step down, but if your responsibilities are taking you away from coordinating the ubuntu-uk team then I guess it's only sensible for you to hand over the reigns to someone else. Cheer

Re: [ubuntu-uk] (no subject)

2007-09-13 Thread Chris Rowson
On 13/09/2007, Matthew Larsen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > check this out > > http://www.custompc.co.uk/news/601272/killer-nic--first-look.html > That's one of the most frivolous pieces of kit I've seen in a while. How much fun is that! Chris -- ubun

[ubuntu-uk] Kubuntu vs Ubuntu for new users

2007-09-15 Thread Chris Rowson
from the Windows norm! Kubuntu, I notice is much more similar to the interface they know and love, so it'd make sense that it'd be the best choice for migrating users from Windows. Is this true? Should I try using Kubuntu as novice users first Linux distro? Comments? Chris. --

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