Re: [ubuntu-uk] [Fwd: Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference -- now available]

2009-01-27 Thread mike daniels
John, sincere thanks for access to your PDF download, my Ubuntu Dell notebook arived today, what a nice feeling to feel released from the Microsoft "stranglehold" of the computer market. Dell just mention XP and Vista in their user manual, strange for a pre-loaded Ubuntu machine. I am sure that

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [Fwd: Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference -- now available]

2009-01-28 Thread mike daniels
t; From: Rob Beard > Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] [Fwd: Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference -- now > available] > To: "British Ubuntu Talk" > Date: Wednesday, 28 January, 2009, 11:45 AM > On 27/01/2009 17:13, mike daniels wrote: > > John, sincere thanks for access to your P

[ubuntu-uk] Username reset for 8.04

2009-01-28 Thread mike daniels
Hi all, have forgotton my username. Have tried Username and username in "Drop to route shell" command not recognised! Acceped password change ok. An "urgent" help-call please! Thanks, michael -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https:

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Username reset for 8.04

2009-01-28 Thread mike daniels
28/1/09, Rob Beard wrote: > From: Rob Beard > Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Username reset for 8.04 > To: "British Ubuntu Talk" > Date: Wednesday, 28 January, 2009, 5:02 PM > On 28/01/2009 16:58, mike daniels wrote: > > Hi all, have forgotton my username. Have tried

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Buying a Acer Notebook.....

2009-02-02 Thread mike daniels
Contact your Trading Standards Department, you are not expected to be out of pocket due to defective goods. Michael --- On Mon, 2/2/09, Alec Wright wrote: > From: Alec Wright > Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Buying a Acer Notebook. > To: "British Ubuntu Talk" > Date: Monday, 2 February, 2009,

Re: [ubuntu-uk] computer fairs

2009-02-10 Thread mike daniels
Amateur Radio rallies are arranged throughout the uk, often advertised as Radio and Computer Rally. Computers are used in Amateur Radio, would be nice to see applications written for Linux and not just microslow. The RSGB has a list of rally dates and locations, please tell me if you have probl

Re: [ubuntu-uk] computer fairs

2009-02-10 Thread mike daniels
ge. There must be Amateur Radio Linux user out there, please call in and tell us your ideas. Michael --- On Tue, 10/2/09, Rob Beard wrote: > From: Rob Beard > Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] computer fairs > To: "British Ubuntu Talk" > Date: Tuesday, 10 February, 2009, 12:

[ubuntu-uk] 8.04 Audio Problems

2009-02-11 Thread mike daniels
Having downloaded Skype, I cant get my mic to work. I have looked at the uk forum, and no suggested solutions work. Is there an input mixer for 8.04, if so, how do I find it. Dell are unhelpful, my preloaded 1525 was supplied with a Microsoft Windows setup guide which is a bit silly for an 8.04

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 8.04 Audio Problems....unresolved!

2009-02-11 Thread mike daniels
s > To: "British Ubuntu Talk" > Date: Wednesday, 11 February, 2009, 1:20 PM > tab cycles between playback, capture and all > > not sure what it was like in 8.04 - can't remember - > but if you only get > one pulseaudi slider try > > alsamixer -Dhw &g

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 8.04 Audio Problems......Now Resolved, thanks

2009-02-11 Thread mike daniels
An Edirol  USB audio interface with the  advanced driver switch set to off, solved the problem, still dont know why the mic socket dont work, but doesnt matter now. All suggestions appreciated, grateful thanks to all. Regards, Michael --- On Wed, 11/2/09, Chris Bagley wrote: From: Chris Bagley

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Installing Orange wireless dongle on Ubuntu 8.10 (or 8.04?)

2009-02-15 Thread mike daniels
Hi all, I have Hutchison, trading as "3", my O/S is 8,04, as dongle software is written for windows, any step-by-step help to try and get it to run on Ubuntu 8.04 would be appreciated... Thanks all, Michael --- On Sun, 15/2/09, Andrew Williams wrote: From: Andrew Williams Subject: Re: [ubu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Router reccomendations

2009-02-28 Thread mike daniels
Regret I cant support Linksys, mine failed twice after power surges on a protected mains feed, loosing all of the settings, I gave up in the end. However the "free" pcmcia wireless card provided with the modem/router works ok with any notebook! A modem/router should not be more than £40-00, at

[ubuntu-uk] Fw: EU rules for member States and more!

2009-03-05 Thread mike daniels
I was educated before we bacame part of the EU. The EU allows all member States to use their own system of measurement and currency! Interesting that a contributor wants computer weights stated in kilos! Some years ago, trading standards prosecuted traders for selling goods in pounds an

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Fw: EU rules for member States and more!

2009-03-05 Thread mike daniels
companies and not individuals... I think UK has to see more friendly the EU ... Thanks 2009/3/5 mike daniels I was educated before we bacame part of the EU. The EU allows all member States to use their own system of measurement and currency! Interesting that a contributor want

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Fw: EU rules for member States and more! Closing Thread Please

2009-03-05 Thread mike daniels
...@yahoo.com, "British Ubuntu Talk" Date: Thursday, 5 March, 2009, 2:21 PM On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 2:10 PM, mike daniels wrote: > I am not qualifed to comment on EU VAT on intercompany busines, My point > was, if an individual purchases goods from an EU State, the VAT rate of

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Jaunty Jackalope

2009-03-21 Thread mike daniels
Alan, you are a much valued source of information. Its a rare event to see haggis hunts advertised, they are hunted between Gretna Green and Shetland, so, many places to look for them. Most however, only see the cooked version. --- On Sat, 21/3/09, Alan Bell wrote: From: Alan Bell Subject: Re

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu pre-installed computer prices

2009-03-26 Thread mike daniels
--- On Thu, 26/3/09, Eddie Bernard wrote: From: Eddie Bernard Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu pre-installed computer prices To: "British Ubuntu Talk" Date: Thursday, 26 March, 2009, 9:52 AM 2009/3/26 Dave Morley : > Looking at the hardware, you're looking at about 110-130 plus 20 for > natio

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

2009-05-29 Thread mike daniels
W.H.Smith Direct (internet) are curenly offering the third edition of Beginning Ubunto Linux for £23-97, delivered. Mine arrived next day, before 12, by TNT. Please note, this is the internet price, instore price is more expensive. The DVD provided has, Kubuntu, Xubuntu,Edubuntu, Ubuntu alternate

[ubuntu-uk] 8.04 username and password problem

2009-06-01 Thread mike daniels
. help ! Please Computer no longer accepts my username and password. >From route, Give route password for maintenance( or type control-D to continue) ls/home is not accepted. Just repets, giuve route password. Any suggestions pleasae, thanks, michael -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https:/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 8.04 username and password problem, repeat request

2009-06-02 Thread mike daniels
--- On Mon, 1/6/09, mike daniels wrote: From: mike daniels Subject: [ubuntu-uk] 8.04 username and password problem To: ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com Date: Monday, 1 June, 2009, 8:45 PM . help ! Please Computer no longer accepts my username and password. >From route, Give route password

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 8.04 username and password problem, repeat request

2009-06-02 Thread mike daniels
Miller Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] 8.04 username and password problem, repeat request To: "British Ubuntu Talk" Date: Tuesday, 2 June, 2009, 11:09 AM http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/linux/reset-your-forgotten-ubuntu-password-in-2-minutes-or-less/ Sean On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 10:59 AM, mi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 8.04 username and password problem, repeat request

2009-06-02 Thread mike daniels
lease, which page of thescriptshould I be looking at ? thanks, Michael --- On Tue, 2/6/09, Sean Miller wrote: From: Sean Miller Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] 8.04 username and password problem, repeat request To: "British Ubuntu Talk" Date: Tuesday, 2 June, 2009, 12:30 PM On Tue, Jun 2,

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 8.04 username and password problemr, closing thread

2009-06-02 Thread mike daniels
Have not knowingly reset anything, the root password request follows when I select route shell, followed by enter. I dont have any files currently on the Ubuntu machine, so a reload is not a problem. Why the machine rejected my username and password may well remain an unsolved mystery. It does a

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

2009-06-07 Thread mike daniels
whsmith.co.uk, site shows as WH Smith, if Google doesnt find it, try Dogpile. The book is still being offered at the same price, including postage, hope you find it ok. Regards, Michael --- On Sun, 7/6/09, jakewc2 wrote: From: jakewc2 Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Kier Tho

Re: [ubuntu-uk] No IE in Windows 7

2009-06-12 Thread mike daniels
There is a detailed report on this thread on computeractive, in their news section, makes a very interesting read, regards, Michael --- On Fri, 12/6/09, Dean Sas wrote: From: Dean Sas Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] No IE in Windows 7 To: a...@princeswalk.fsnet.co.uk, "British Ubuntu Talk" Date: Fr

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Free (Broken) LCD Screen

2009-06-14 Thread mike daniels
Sounds like you might have a monitor with a power supply problem, Goodies Enterprise, of Bedford, collect courier, repair, deliver for a fixed fee which wil be around the half the cost of cost of a new monitor. Good firm, who repair a range of electronic equipment. Hope info helps, regards, Mich

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Free (Broken) LCD Screen

2009-06-14 Thread mike daniels
I did the same, bought a replacement before finding out about Goodies, thought the repair cost was very reasonable, always good to have a spare monitor around. Repair items must be properly packed, if you dont have the original monitor packaging, Goodies will advise. They are used by several mon

[ubuntu-uk] Printer prob

2009-09-08 Thread mike daniels
9.04 detected and enabled my HP1440 printer automatically. My Lexmark Z34 was not detected, after adding it, a print request just returned blank pages. Any suggestions please, (apart from "use the HP one") ? Thanks, Michael -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/l