John wrote: > What about getting somebody to buy it for me as a gift, could I get > around import tax that way? I do have somebody who is willing to buy and > send one to me. I already have the transformer for other stuff I have > from the USA.
Well I haven't tried it myself, I believe it could be used as a work around but I'd be careful, might be more hassle than it's worth, especially considering a possible lack of warranty. Don't get me wrong, I'm not against importing, in fact I bought a MiniDisc player/recorder cheaper from eBay in the states (well, adding on Western Union charges back then due to no paypal account bumped the cost up). I'd just be a bit weary when buying something which to me would be expensive. I know some companies offer international warranties (Toshiba being one) but IIRC they cost extra anyway. > I have just joined the London group, which have a meet tonight, but they > dont say where? The meet is in the west end, which is round the corner > from me. I think this one is too soon to go to and ask about help, I > might just see if I cant go to the next one. > That's good. I'm in Devon so I wouldn't know where it is. I'd suggest putting a post on their mailing list if possible. I'm sure even if you miss the meeting they'll either have regular enough meetings or you might be able to meet a couple of the members for a pint/Ubuntu install session. > As far as my laptop is concerned, its a brand new 250gig hd, that I > bought last month, so it has very little on it apart from the Windows XP > and Ubuntu on it. I have only just learnt how to partition, so I have no > idea how to add a /home partition. So, as far as copying anything, I > dont really need to, just either a reinstall or trying to get Ubuntu > 8.10 to actually work. Would the group be able to help with installing > the new drivers for VIA as well? > I'm sure someone from your local LUG could help. I'd be happy to help if you was more local to me but alas as you're in London I'm afraid all I can really do is offer advice on the mailing list. I'm sure some of the folks on here though are in or around London and might be able to help? > Thanks for all your help, I really appreciate it. You're welcome. Don't give up hope, you'll get there eventually. If I get chance to have a look at the VIA problem I'll let you know although at the moment I'm up to my ears in K6/2 motherboards (the wife has told me to have a sort out!). Rob -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
