[ubuntu-uk] gFTP

2007-04-18 Thread norman
I have been trying to use gFTP with no success. It seems very prone to crashing. Could some kind person suggest any other software that I should use. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Loading Ubuntu on to a Mac mini

2007-04-23 Thread norman
window. I would welcome suggestions. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] video

2007-04-28 Thread norman
in Kino? I am using Ubuntu 6.10 with which I am generally satisfied. Please, please help. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] video

2007-04-28 Thread norman
'Tool' and 'Profile' in the dop down list which are all empty. Thus all I can do is to select a 'File'. What am I missing? Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] video

2007-04-30 Thread norman
ing titles on and so on. > > http://tonywhitmore.co.uk/cgi-local/wiki.pl?UsefulNotes/LugTalkVideos Thank you for that. It certainly seems to be very comprehensive. Will download Avidemux and off we go. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubunt

[ubuntu-uk] video

2007-05-01 Thread norman
that a few minutes of video produced a file of nearly 50 MB) and how to make the files accessible by others who are probably running windows. What I would very much appreciate are some pointers to places where I could read up on the subjects. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-05-04 Thread norman
. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-05-05 Thread norman
flames. (I know, I have mixed my metaphors). Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-05-06 Thread norman
for future viewing? > > It all depends on the market. Manufacturers are starting to put out > Linux code now, so things like that will change. That's good too as long as it says suitable for Linux on the package. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-05-06 Thread norman
ft of what I'm installing... If all I wanted was to watch freeview television then I agree with you but I want more. I want to be able to record programmes to my HDD and burn them to DVD etc. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets [long reply]

2007-05-06 Thread norman
eedom thing that Linux users preach about, a Political philosophy? Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets [long reply]

2007-05-06 Thread norman
e in France to give new university students laptops with Linux installed. < snip > > I do agree wholeheartedly - just thinking through a few of the issues > involved! I am sure we can come up with some more words of pearly wisdom. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lis

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets [long reply]

2007-05-06 Thread norman
fluence the decision making process. > > You can also check out http://www.openschoolsalliance.org/ for more > information. > > Arguably, an OS that is designed to cater particularly for schools, is > much stronger than "other leading brands" :-) Agreed Norma

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

2007-05-08 Thread norman
try it out on your Canon printer. > http://www.turboprint.info/ > > It supports many Canon, HP and Epson printers. I use Turboprint for my Epson Stylus Photo R300 and have done so for about 18 months. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Win TV

2007-05-10 Thread norman
make it work. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Win TV

2007-05-11 Thread norman
On Thu, 2007-05-10 at 23:10 +0100, Andrew Williams wrote: > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- > Hash: SHA1 > > norman wrote: > > Following on from a suggestion made by Roberto Sarrionandia some days > > ago I have bought a WinTV Nova-T Stick/DVB-T USB2 XP/MCE whic

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Win TV

2007-05-12 Thread norman
> norman wrote: > > Following on from a suggestion made by Roberto Sarrionandia some days > > ago I have bought a WinTV Nova-T Stick/DVB-T USB2 XP/MCE which is a > > Hauppauge USB freeview device. Roberto, if you read this, or anyone else > > who knows about these thing

[ubuntu-uk] digital TV

2007-05-14 Thread norman
Is there anyone here who watches and or records digital TV on their computer? If so, could they say which software they prefer and use. Thanks Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] digital TV

2007-05-14 Thread norman
hat. There is some excellent help available on setting up mythtv but I am not sure from where to obtain the data required. Have you any pointers please. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] digital TV

2007-05-14 Thread norman
< snip > > What do you mean by the data required? I have only had a quick look at the setup procedure so far but there seem to be several places where numbers are required. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ku

Re: [ubuntu-uk] digital TV

2007-05-15 Thread norman
On Tue, 2007-05-15 at 10:05 +0100, William Anderson wrote: > norman wrote: > > < snip > > > > >> What do you mean by the data required? > > > > I have only had a quick look at the setup procedure so far but there > > seem to be several places

[ubuntu-uk] Search for files

2007-05-19 Thread norman
ase advise. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Search for files

2007-05-19 Thread norman
On Sat, 2007-05-19 at 14:00 +0100, I C McNab wrote: > norman wrote: > > It seems to be my day for asking questions. In 6.10 when I searched for > > files using Places > Search for files, I was able to search all my > > folders, individually if I wished. This facili

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

2007-05-21 Thread norman
thing but Ubuntu, never. Enough, say no more. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

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

2007-05-21 Thread norman
On Mon, 2007-05-21 at 10:39 +0100, Alan Pope wrote: > On Mon, May 21, 2007 at 09:00:08AM +0100, norman wrote: > > and not too time consuming a process. Horror upon horrors, the scanner > > does not work any more and the machines no longer link to the printer. > > Now tel

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

2007-05-21 Thread norman
> > It's viruses, we don't speak Latin in this country, we speak English, > > and to pluralise in English you add 's' or 'es'. Sorry to go off topic > > there. > > Oh, you mean like with Fungus, Cactus and Elvis? Please, don't forget narciss

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

2007-05-21 Thread norman
e to help. Thanks for your offer and, for me, as well as for lots of Ubuntu users around the world, the most helpful thing would be to make a whole selection of scanners work. This would enable those who have not yet been able to change to 7.04 because of this problem do so and also, maybe, save those who have converted going back to 6.10. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] scanner

2007-05-21 Thread norman
people. It means that either not being able to take advantage of the improvements in 7.04 or having to boot up windows just to scan. While I am scanning I am also printing and word processing so that is also using windows and I don't like it. Norman Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] scanner

2007-05-21 Thread norman
On Mon, 2007-05-21 at 20:15 +0100, Dave Walker wrote: > On Mon, 2007-05-21 at 19:47 +0100, norman wrote: > > Those of you who have read the interchange earlier today between Alan > > Pope and myself may well have concluded that I was a bit up tight. You > > are quite right

Re: [ubuntu-uk] scanner

2007-05-21 Thread norman
crosoft has yet to acknowledge its > full extent." > > http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/05/15/vistas_long_goodbye_continues/ What has this to do with Ubuntu? I am not interested in Microsoft's problems. Norman > -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] new scanner

2007-05-22 Thread norman
I must have a working scanner so could some kind person tell of a scanner which positively works on 7.04. I would rather buy a new one than downgrade to 6.10 or wait several months until the next version of Ubuntu. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] scanner

2007-05-22 Thread norman
On Tue, 2007-05-22 at 08:55 +0100, Chris Rowson wrote: > With all due respect Norman, I'm a little confused at where this > conversation is going. > > OK - So you had some problems with upgrading to Feisty. You have > complained that it didn't work, and immediately

Re: [ubuntu-uk] scanner

2007-05-22 Thread norman
On Tue, 2007-05-22 at 08:55 +0100, Chris Rowson wrote: > With all due respect Norman, I'm a little confused at where this > conversation is going. > > OK - So you had some problems with upgrading to Feisty. You have > complained that it didn't work, and immediately

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who writes this stuff - the offical reply [long post]

2007-05-23 Thread norman
and thrust on this group but the rest I am prepared to leave to Canonical. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] technical question

2007-05-23 Thread norman
What would I expect to have to be aware of, if I changed the kernel from 2.6.20 to 2.6.17, when working with Ubuntu 7.04? Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] technical question

2007-05-23 Thread norman
On Wed, 2007-05-23 at 17:49 +0100, Alec Wright wrote: > On Wed, 2007-05-23 at 17:42 +0100, norman wrote: > > What would I expect to have to be aware of, if I changed the kernel from > > 2.6.20 to 2.6.17, when working with Ubuntu 7.04? > Nothing, as far as I know, except that yo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] technical question

2007-05-23 Thread norman
ad that the fault lies in the kernel thought 'why not change the kernel to one which is known to work'? So I did and it does the trick. Furthermore, the only thing I can't do, so far, is play a sound. My sound is on the motherboard. Suggestions would be very welcome. Norman --

Re: [ubuntu-uk] technical question

2007-05-23 Thread norman
On Wed, 2007-05-23 at 19:05 +0100, Matthew Macdonald-Wallace wrote: > Quoting norman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > > >> Thanks for that. Now I may be able to solve a problem I have been > >> having. If it works I'll let you know. > > > > I am ve

Re: [ubuntu-uk] technical question

2007-05-23 Thread norman
n-prefetchable) [size=16K] > Capabilities: > > geez manyou're a genius got it working in no timenow I can > listen to my Sasha and Digweed as much as I want ) Thanksowe u one > > === Thank you I will try it and see. The point is my audio was working in 7.04. It stopped when I changed the kernel from 2.6.20 to 2.6 17. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] technical question

2007-05-23 Thread norman
this:- [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~$ sudo rmmod snd-hda-intel Password: ERROR: Module snd_hda_intel is in use [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~$ sudo modprobe snd-hda-intel probe_mask=8 model=auto [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~$ However, there was still no audio. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] technical question

2007-05-23 Thread norman
got this:- [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~$ lsmod | grep -i 'snd-hda-intel' [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~$ Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] technical question

2007-05-23 Thread norman
> lsmod | grep -i 'snd_hda_intel' > > failing that try: > lsmod | grep -i 'snd' > (may be somewhat longer Is this enough? [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~$ lsmod | grep -i 'snd_hda_intel' snd_hda_intel 20116 1 snd_hda_codec 164608 1 snd_hda_intel snd_pcm84612 3 snd_hda_i

Re: [ubuntu-uk] new scanner

2007-05-23 Thread norman
sh I have is that scanbuttond doesn't support it. > Apart from that it's fine. You can't have everything. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] new scanner

2007-05-24 Thread norman
nners on their own that do not. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] new scanner

2007-05-24 Thread norman
On Thu, 2007-05-24 at 08:59 +0100, Neil Greenwood wrote: > On 24/05/07, norman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > Nope HP PSE 1215 printer, scanner, copier here works with no problems > > > here whatsoever on 7.04. > > > Yes this is a usb device. ;

Re: [ubuntu-uk] technical question

2007-05-24 Thread norman
t happens. This sounds awfully risky. After all, I can solve my difficulty by running normally using 2.6.20, batch the scanning that I need to do and use 2.6.17. The way Ubuntu is it takes only a very short time to press the button and wait for a reboot. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubun

Re: [ubuntu-uk] new scanner

2007-05-24 Thread norman
space, this would be a > quick way to check your scanner. You could be right. However, I have decided to batch my scanning to 2 or 3 times a week. That way I can use 7.04 with 2.6.20 most of the time and just reboot into 2.6.17 when needed. It may seem the cowards way but at least it will sav

Re: [ubuntu-uk] FTP software

2007-06-01 Thread norman
t; Can anyone recommend an FTP program for Gnome/Feisty? > > > > TIA, > > > > Dianne > > > > > > In the repository there are two main ftp clients (for gnome). > > These are 'filezilla' & 'gftp' > > I would recommend

Re: [ubuntu-uk] usb wireless

2007-06-16 Thread norman
V Nova-T freeview USB stick with Ubuntu 7.04. I will try to find some references. Norman > > -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] usb wireless

2007-06-16 Thread norman
s might be what you want have a look at ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=183297 for a start Norman -- 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 norman
. You know the sort of thing, mountains are there to be climbed and something new is there to be tried. So, with patience and help, I have become a died in the wool Ubuntu user. I am not interested in names, I am not interested in Linux I use Ubuntu. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-06-19 Thread norman
ow finished with the subject. The best of luck and stick with it if it makes you feel good. Norman -- 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 norman
, constant dripping may help to bring about that which we desire. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] kernels and releases

2007-06-19 Thread norman
> Alec / Alan >>> Thanks for the quick replies. So is the upshot that I'm > OK using the Feisty repos with 2.6.17? The answer is yes, I have to switch to 2.6.17 when I wish to use my scanner. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/list

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

2007-06-20 Thread norman
supply > servers/desktops that will run linux or come pre-installed with Linux? Best of luck in your new job. There are, of course, suppliers of computers who sell them without pre-installed systems. Perhaps one of those could be interested. I have had excellent service from World of Comp

[ubuntu-uk] fit for the purpose

2007-06-20 Thread norman
m very happy to accept that comment. We must not lose sight of the fact that it will be much easier to lose Ubuntu users if things unexpectedly stop working than it will be to encourage new users. How you deal with this I leave to the professionals I am merely putting a point of view. Norman

Re: [ubuntu-uk] fit for the purpose

2007-06-21 Thread norman
them probably depends on how important the developers think the bugs are and how many users raise them. In conclusion, I have used CP/M, DOS, Windows 3.1 and onwards and I am not interested in hearing how Ubuntu compares with them. All I care about is how Ubuntu develops and how one version of Ubuntu c

Re: [ubuntu-uk] fit for the purpose

2007-06-21 Thread norman
e a go, it is great fun and mentally stimulating. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] suck it and see

2007-06-21 Thread norman
if it will work in Crossover Office. (Note, Crossover is not free but what you pay goes to help the developers of Wine). Come on Ubuntu users, let's hear of all the things you like to use and what gives you pleasure. Stop lurking and come out. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] suck it and see

2007-06-21 Thread norman
motto should be that Ubuntu is the greatest because of what it is not because of what it isn't. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Some interesting bits re DELL

2007-07-09 Thread norman
think I > understood all of the jokes > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6UWUTCeRaI Thanks for that, I really enjoyed it. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Adopt a Penguin

2007-07-11 Thread norman
On Wed, 2007-07-11 at 18:28 +0100, Nicholas Butler wrote: > > We've got three months to find a Gibbon... > > > > I really like this idea I just wonder if Tim Brooke Taylor would be > available as well Perhaps they could re-issue the Stanley Stamps Gibbon Catalogu

[ubuntu-uk] scanner

2007-07-18 Thread norman
You may remember that when 7.04 was launched certain USB scanners stopped working and, so far, continue not to work. Could I be told whether this matter is being followed up and rectified in the next Ubuntu release? Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] scanner

2007-07-19 Thread norman
> You may remember that when 7.04 was launched certain USB scanners > stopped working and, so far, continue not to work. Could I be told > whether this matter is being followed up and rectified in the next > Ubuntu release? My apologies, I should have sent this to ubuntu-us

Re: [ubuntu-uk] scanner

2007-07-19 Thread norman
On Thu, 2007-07-19 at 11:47 +0100, Chris Jones wrote: > Hi > > norman wrote: > >> stopped working and, so far, continue not to work. Could I be told > >> whether this matter is being followed up and rectified in the next > > fwiw, the best sources of informatio

[ubuntu-uk] editing DVD

2007-07-30 Thread norman
I have some home made DVDs that I would like to edit and wondered if there was some software which would enable me to transfer the files from the DVD to the hard drive. I would then propose to edit them using Avidemux and re-record. I use Ubuntu 7.04. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] editing DVD

2007-07-30 Thread norman
> > I have some home made DVDs that I would like to edit and wondered if > > there was some software which would enable me to transfer the files > > from the DVD to the hard drive. I would then propose to edit them > > using Avidemux and re-record. I use Ubuntu 7.04. > > There are a couple of opt

Re: [ubuntu-uk] editing DVD

2007-07-30 Thread norman
whereas the other two are parts and do not cover the whole video. The smaller files play in Avidemux and can be edited but the large file does not play. The sound is there but the video appears as many, almost horizontal coloured lines. Has anyone any idea of what is going on? Norman

Re: [ubuntu-uk] editing DVD

2007-07-30 Thread norman
> > Has anyone any idea of what is going on? > If it wasn't for them being home made DVD's I would say you need libdvdcss > installed. > I have checked and you could well be right. Not only have I not got libdvdcss installed I cannot find it with synaptic. Please

Re: [ubuntu-uk] editing DVD

2007-07-30 Thread norman
/share/doc/libdvdread3/install-css.sh > > But only commercial DVDs are normally scrambled. Wont hurt to give it a > try though. > I have got libdvdread3 installed so, after all that, that is not the problem. I am puzzled and all my Googling has failed, so far, to throw any ligh

Re: [ubuntu-uk] editing DVD

2007-07-30 Thread norman
doing to rip them > (maybe someone can spot an error)? Yes the disc plays normally on a DVD player or Movieplayer or Avidemux. As for ripping here is an example:- vobcopy -i /cdrom -m. There are others but they give the same result, from one track three separate files are produced. Two

Re: [ubuntu-uk] editing DVD

2007-07-30 Thread norman
ll that, that is not the > > problem. I am puzzled and all my Googling has failed, so far, to throw > > any light on the problem. > > > > Out of interest, do commercial DVDs play? > > I wonder if it's a video codec problem? It's not a case of the DVD not

Re: [ubuntu-uk] editing DVD

2007-07-30 Thread norman
most horizontal lines, played perfectly. Thanks again for trying to help. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] gLabels

2007-08-03 Thread norman
a template for the insert, please. I feel I am being very cheeky by asking for help but all my other efforts have met with failure. (Did I hear you mutter cheeky s-d) Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] help please

2007-08-04 Thread norman
I sent an email yesterday under the subject of glabels. I would be really grateful if someone could please reply even if only to tell me clear off and go somewhere else. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] help please

2007-08-04 Thread norman
> Hi Norman , I saw it , found it interesting , my apologies for not > responding it was actually put on my to be looked into list. Thanks Nik. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gLabels

2007-08-04 Thread norman
On Sat, 2007-08-04 at 15:47 +0100, Robert McWilliam wrote: > On Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:46:51 +0100 > norman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Well, that's the preamble and now for the real stuff. What I am > > looking for is some clever person who would be prepared to help

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gLabels

2007-08-04 Thread norman
, releasing where you want the line - you can fine tune the > position by right clicking the line and selecting 'Edit Snap Line') to > mark the spine. Thanks for that suggestion, I will give it a whirl. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] find a file

2007-08-06 Thread norman
und these or am I not using the utility correctly? Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] find a file

2007-08-06 Thread norman
at I need to know where I might find the file I am seeking before I go looking? If that is the case then it defeats what I thought was the idea. What I was looking for was a command which would tell the computer to search every folder on my system. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] tutorials

2007-08-18 Thread norman
anyone is interested, they can be found at http://meetthegimp.org Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] wireless network

2007-08-27 Thread norman
Can any one please tell me if the Netgear WGXB102 is compatible with Ubuntu, please? Norman -- 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 norman
m the largest majority of > ubuntu-uk'ers! Birmingham seems quite obviously central. 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 --

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

2007-09-04 Thread norman
On Tue, 2007-09-04 at 08:52 +0100, Stephen Garton wrote: > norman wrote: > > > > > 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,

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Media Centre Remote

2007-09-12 Thread norman
h this > remote? where do i start? I am not familiar with Imedia but I do use Mythtv and have my remote set up to work for that. Perhaps if you look there you may get some ideas on what to do. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Citizens rejoice! Your Lord and Master stands on high, playing track 3.

2007-09-30 Thread norman
Ubuntu users and potential users. I fail to see what the object of the post is and why it is necessary. Perhaps, if you have the time, you could educate me and show me whether I am right or wrong. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Citizens rejoice! Your Lord and Master stands on high, playing track 3.

2007-10-01 Thread norman
ave me wondering how he finds time to keep doing them. I too wish him the best of luck and only wish I were in a position to be able to be really helpful. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] DVD burning problems.

2007-10-03 Thread norman
y all use the same software to do the actual burning. If you don't mind, could you say what you are trying to do in as non-technical a way as possible and I will try to help. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] DVD burning problems.

2007-10-03 Thread norman
s slow but effective then look to the burning process. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] DVD burning problems.

2007-10-04 Thread norman
but watch out for the over complications and red herrings. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] DVD burning problems.

2007-10-04 Thread norman
elp yourself. Google is always a good place to start and work on from there. It's either that or have patience, set up DeVeDe and go to bed. It will be done by morning. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] UK Project Proposal

2007-10-04 Thread norman
This is not an actual proposal but, while those unfortunate people with handicaps are being considered, what about all those lovely videos being promoted to the hard of hearing? Just a thought. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Theory Test CDs in Ubuntu

2007-10-04 Thread norman
which play fine in vlc. > > Any help will be greatly appreciated! Just a thought, try Avidemux you may get a surprise. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] package removal.

2007-10-09 Thread norman
the old version which had miraculously reappeared. What must I do to ensure that the old version stays well and truly removed, please? Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] package removal.

2007-10-10 Thread norman
ver tried this, so I don't know how easy/hard it is. I hope that by the time Gimp 2.4 is released the plugins, where necessary, will also be updated. However, I am still puzzled. How can a package which I have removed reappear all by itself? Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] package removal.

2007-10-10 Thread norman
> > However, I am still puzzled. How can a package which I have removed > > reappear all by itself? > > > > Norman > If the plugin depends on the version of Gimp that you removed, dpkg > would reinstall it as a (reverse) dependency... I am not very computerate,

Re: [ubuntu-uk] package removal.

2007-10-10 Thread norman
O > > > > > > However, I am still puzzled. How can a package which I have removed > > > > reappear all by itself? > > > > > > > > Norman > > > If the plugin depends on the version of Gimp that you removed, dpkg > > >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] package removal.

2007-10-10 Thread norman
wasn't and was a dependency of the plugin you > installed apt would have downloaded the package from the repository > server on the internet. Thanks, I can understand that, it's just that I thought I would have to give permission for something to be loaded. Norman -- ubuntu-u

Re: [ubuntu-uk] package removal.

2007-10-10 Thread norman
hem again. Also, it means that if a download halts partway > through, you dont have to re-download the packages you have already got. > > I hope all that is right - i'm sure i'll be corrected if it isn't Right or wrong it all sounds very reasonable and understandable,

Re: [ubuntu-uk] package removal.

2007-10-11 Thread norman
know a dangerous thing to do), if I removed the Gimp 2.2.X folder from /var/cache/apt/archives/ would that cause any problems? Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

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