Re: [Hampshire] Help! I'm buying a laptop.
Hi Tim, One thing I have noticed from the Tesco pics, one laptop has what appears to be VGA out while the other has HDMI. I mention this if you are going to connect into someone's projector (for your presentations). Also, with amusement, Tesco indicate the Asus comes with 802.11b ! Bob. -- Bob Beattie Senior Technical Support Engineer Camera Development Systems, MP RD, Nokia Southwood, UK Tel : +44 (0)1252 866452 www.nokia.com -- -Original Message- From: hampshire-boun...@mailman.lug.org.uk [mailto:hampshire-boun...@mailman.lug.org.uk] On Behalf Of ext Tim Brocklehurst Sent: 11 January 2012 22:25 To: hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Subject: [Hampshire] Help! I'm buying a laptop. Hi guys! I realise I haven't posted anything on the list for ages, and that most of you will think that's a good thing. However, I need a little help... For a while now I have thought that my 2.4GHz P4 has been a little underpowered, and was considering replacing it with a big desktop rig. However, I now find myself reasoning thus: I am going to be doing more mobile computing, presentations etc. A laptop is more useful for mobile development (ie. at LUG Meets). A laptop is still going to be several times faster than my current desktop. Unfortunately, I don't have limitless money. Consequently, I'm after the best bang for my buck, and here's the problem. Having identified two laptops (below) which look good, and are a sensible price, how does one choose between them when all the information available (benchmarks and user reviews) seem to be either sketchy or very similar (and sometimes wildly different for no adequately explored reason). Therefore, if anyone has either of these laptops, could you run the Byte benchmark for me, over 1,2,3 and 4 copies? If not, does anyone have any general advice? Toshiba L750D-14F (AMD A6-3400, 6GB Ram) http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.215-7397.aspx ASUS K53SC-SX307V (Intel Core i5-2430, 4GB RAM) http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.213-9815.aspx Byte Unix Benchmark v5.1.3 http://code.google.com/p/byte-unixbench/ For reference, Byte records the following speed indexes for my current machines (overall results): Copies/Threads 1 2 3 4 TS7550 - ARM9 SBC 15.6 Pentium 4 - 2.4GHz 447.3 Intel Atom D525 (Server)389.7 637.7 698.0 770.1 Yes, that does mean that my server is quicker than my desktop on well-threaded tasks for about 1/3 of the power consumption (educated guess). The TS7550 is an intentionally low-power system, so the low result is not surprising. Any help would be much appreciated, Tim B. -- OpenPilot - Open-source Marine Chart Plotter openDynamics - Open-source Vessel Motions Calculation Lead Developer http://openpilot.sourceforge.net http://opendynamics.engineering.selfip.org -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] New member... Hoping to come to Saturday LUG Meeting.
Hi Steven, If you are nearby - Surrey LUG have a meeting at the Nokia offices in Southwood, Farnborough on the 10th Dec. Hop over the the Surrey site for more details. Br, Bob. -- Bob Beattie Senior Technical Support Engineer Camera Development Systems, MP RD, Nokia Southwood, UK Tel : +44 (0)1252 866452 www.nokia.com -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
[Hampshire] LUG meeting : Nokia Southwood @ 10 Dec
Hi everyone, Just a reminder that Surrey LUG is meeting at Nokia Southwood, GU14 0NG, on the 10th Dec. Check the Surrey pages for details regarding any talks for the day. Free WiFi is available,but there is no wired connectivity. Feel free to come along, but if you do so, please send me your name / vehicle reg / next-of-kin details. These details keep our security people happy. :) Best regards, Bob. -- Bob Beattie Senior Technical Support Engineer Camera Development Systems, MP RD, Nokia Southwood, UK Tel : +44 (0)1252 866452 www.nokia.com -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Shutdown -h sometimes restarts
On my Dell GX240, I have to run 'shutdown -hP now' -- Bob Beattie Senior Technical Support Engineer Camera Development Systems, MP RD, Nokia Southwood, UK Tel : +44 (0)1252 866452 www.nokia.com -- -Original Message- From: hampshire-boun...@mailman.lug.org.uk [mailto:hampshire-boun...@mailman.lug.org.uk] On Behalf Of ext Ian Grody Sent: 31 October 2011 18:11 To: Hampshire LUG Discussion List Subject: Re: [Hampshire] Shutdown -h sometimes restarts Acpi bug probably. Does halt do the same? Leo li...@fractal.me.uk wrote: My server (Debian stable) has developed a habit of sometimes restarting rather than shutting down when I run shutdown -h now Has anyone else seen this, as Googling and looking at logs has got me nothing so far. Thanks, Leo -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] OT Please tell me how this is not a scam.
Hi Ian, Why would they become embarrassed ? I asked Marshalls to comment on the device fitted at their premises, but have not heard anything as yet. -- Bob Beattie Senior Technical Support Engineer Camera Development Systems, MP RD, Nokia Southwood, UK Tel : +44 (0)1252 866452 www.nokia.com -- -Original Message- From: hampshire-boun...@mailman.lug.org.uk [mailto:hampshire-boun...@mailman.lug.org.uk] On Behalf Of ext Ian Grody Sent: 18 October 2011 18:59 To: Hampshire LUG Discussion List Subject: Re: [Hampshire] OT Please tell me how this is not a scam. On Monday 17 October 2011 15:06:37 Philip Stubbs wrote: Can anybody tell me how this works:- http://www.bluecarbon.com/how-it-works.html Nah, it's for real.. Ask RedSquare Services... They seemed to have gotten very embarrassed when I asked them about it Remember, Blue is the new Green - And the sun shines out of their arses -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] OT Please tell me how this is not a scam.
I've asked one of their customers, Marshalls, to comment on the efficiencies brought about by the installation of this device. :) -- Bob Beattie Senior Technical Support Engineer Camera Development Systems, MP RD, Nokia Southwood, UK Tel : +44 (0)1252 866452 www.nokia.com -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] remote assistance software for blind users.
... Sorry, I posted to the wrong forum. I for one am glad you made this mistake. This is just the thing I'll need to do soon on my Mum's machine. (Which is running Ubuntu 10.10) Thanks James, Al ! :) Bob. -- Bob Beattie Senior Technical Support Engineer Camera Development Systems, MP RD, Nokia Southwood, UK Tel : +44 (0)1252 866452 www.nokia.com -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
[Hampshire] FW: [Surrey] Bring-a-box meeting: 6th August 2011
Hi all, A friendly reminder that SLUG will be at Nokia this Saturday. Follow the instructions below if you want to come along. Note that Nokia cannot accept minors onto the site, so it's 16yrs+ only. Br, Bob. -- Bob Beattie Senior Technical Support Engineer Camera Development Systems, MP RD, Nokia Southwood, UK Tel : +44 (0)1252 866452 www.nokia.com -- -Original Message- From: surrey-boun...@mailman.lug.org.uk [mailto:surrey-boun...@mailman.lug.org.uk] On Behalf Of ext Robert Longstaff Sent: 30 July 2011 14:50 To: sur...@mailman.lug.org.uk Subject: [Surrey] Bring-a-box meeting: 6th August 2011 Hello. Just a reminder that the next Surrey LUG Bring-a-box meeting is a week from now at Nokia Farnborough on Saturday 6th August - slightly earlier than usual. There are still openings for talks/presentations - just add it to the list on the LUG page at: http://surrey.lug.org.uk/bab20110806 For those planning to attend OggCamp 11 the following weekend and looking to give a talk, why not try it out here first to gauge interest and get suggestions on content, format, etc? When you arrive at the main gate of the Nokia campus, press the intercom button and state that you're there for the Linux User Group meeting. The campus is a bit of a distance from the stations in Farnborough so do let the list know if you're able to offer lifts or collect people from the station. Finally, don't forget to register with Bob, our generous host, if you want to attend - email him your car registration and next of kin contact details that must be provided by all those visiting Nokia. robert_ ___ Surrey mailing list sur...@mailman.lug.org.uk https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/surrey http://www.surrey.lug.org.uk -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
[Hampshire] BaB @ Nokia : 6th Aug
Hi everyone, The next Bring-a-Box event being held at Nokia is on the 6th Aug, one week ahead of normal. (Reason being, there is a mini beer-fest in Fleet on 13th!) Feel free to come along. There is open WiFi (no registration keys reqd), nice comfy chairs and also a chance to meet up with the Surrey lot ! Just send me your name, vehicle reg and next of kin details (for our security people). Checkout the Surrey LUG website for more details. Bob. -- Bob Beattie Senior Technical Support Engineer Camera Development Systems, MP RD, Nokia Southwood, UK Tel : +44 (0)1252 866452 www.nokia.com -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
[Hampshire] Linux meeting 12th Feb : update
Hi all, An important update you *must not* ignore : Having a further talk with our security people they have stated their concern for people just turning up. (My fault that!) So to this extent, if you do not pre-register to attend this or future meetings you will be denied access to the site. Sorry everyone for this, but there are security and safety issues which these people need to oversee. Bob. -- Bob Beattie Senior Technical Support Engineer Camera Development Systems, MP RD, Nokia Southwood, UK Tel : +44 (0)1252 866452 www.nokia.com -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
[Hampshire] Meeting next Saturday at Nokia, Hampshire
Hi fellow Hant'ers, For those that will miss this Saturdays meeting, Surrey is meeting at Nokia on 11th Dec. Just drop me an email (Robert dot beattie aht nokia dot com) with your name, vehicle reg (if applic) and next of kin. Doors open 11am and close 5pm'ish. There is no need to pre-register MACs as there is an open WiFi network; registration keys will be available from me on the day. All the best. Bob. -- Bob Beattie Senior Technical Support Engineer Camera Development Systems, MP RD, Nokia Southwood, UK Tel : +44 (0)1252 866452 www.nokia.com -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
[Hampshire] Reminder : BaB @ Nokia on 9 Sep 2010 : 11am - 5pm'ish
Surrey LUG Bring-a-Box reminder : Nokia, GU14 0NG As usual, please email me next-of-kin details so that our security people are kept happy. :) Mark the subject as Linux meeting. Fellow Hants Luggers also welcome. -- Bob Beattie Senior Technical Support Engineer Camera Development Systems, MP RD, Nokia Southwood, UK Tel : +44 (0)1252 866452 www.nokia.com -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
[Hampshire] FW: Reminder : BaB @ Nokia on 9 Oct 2010 : 11am - 5pm'ish
October ! -- Bob Beattie Senior Technical Support Engineer Camera Development Systems, MP RD, Nokia Southwood, UK Tel : +44 (0)1252 866452 www.nokia.com -- -Original Message- From: Beattie Robert (Nokia-MP/Southwood) Sent: 28 September 2010 15:57 To: 'General Linux/Unix community List' Cc: 'Hampshire LUG Discussion List' Subject: Reminder : BaB @ Nokia on 9 Sep 2010 : 11am - 5pm'ish Surrey LUG Bring-a-Box reminder : Nokia, GU14 0NG As usual, please email me next-of-kin details so that our security people are kept happy. :) Mark the subject as Linux meeting. Fellow Hants Luggers also welcome. -- Bob Beattie Senior Technical Support Engineer Camera Development Systems, MP RD, Nokia Southwood, UK Tel : +44 (0)1252 866452 www.nokia.com -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
[Hampshire] Linux meets at Nokia in Oct Dec
Hello fellow LUGgers, Head on over to the Surrey LUG site to check dates for meetings held at Nokia, Farnborough. Best regards, Bob. -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Virgin media: good and bad
...Nevertheless, if Outlook can connect when given the credentials manually, but not do it automatically, then it is an Outlook problem. Running Ubuntu 10.04 with Evolution and am now experiencing this same problem since Sunday. rant and the thing which really ticks me off about the new Virgin email system is that I cannot switch off their spam filter so I can have to trawl through those emails on their website. Before, I used to let Evolution learn. Also, when downloaded emails are purged from the server, they end up in 'bin', but not actually deleted ! Gggrrr. /rant -- Bob Beattie Senior Technical Support Engineer Camera Development Systems, MP RD, -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
[Hampshire] [OT] Fundamentals of Google Android
Hi all, Got this in my mail this morning : Overview: While Google defines Android as delivering a complete set of software for mobile devices: an operating system, middleware and key mobile applications, its applicability has clearly spread beyond mobile, now penetrating various digital/multimedia and other embedded devices. In this course, embedded software expert Bill Gatliff takes viewers step by step through a definition of Android, where it came from, what it comprises, key features and how to program with it. By the end of the course, viewers will understand what Android is all about and how to get up and running with it using the latest tools. http://eetimes.com/electrical-engineers/education-training/courses/4000349/Fundamentals-of-Google-Android -- Bob Beattie Senior Technical Support Engineer Camera Development Systems, MP RD, Nokia Southwood, UK Tel : +44 (0)1252 866452 www.nokia.com -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
[Hampshire] Nokia BaB
Hi all, If you are intending to come along this Saturday to the Bab, can you please have your next-of-kin details to me by Thursday lunchtime. Cheers, Bob. -- Bob Beattie Senior Technical Support Engineer Camera Development Systems, Series 30/40, Nokia Southwood, UK Tel : +44 (0)1252 866452 www.nokia.com -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
[Hampshire] Linux meeting this Saturday.
Hi Everyone, Apologies for the late notice (and for not including this on the Surrey website), but there is an age restriction at the Nokia site. I am sorry to say that persons under the age of 16 will not be allowed on site due to lack of HS insurance for that age group. Br, Bob. -- Bob Beattie Senior Technical Support Engineer Camera Development Systems, Series 30/40, Nokia Southwood, UK Tel : +44 (0)1252 866452 www.nokia.com -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Linux meeting this Saturday.
You've always been 18 Issy and just like me, you always will be. :) -- Bob Beattie Senior Technical Support Engineer Camera Development Systems, Series 30/40, Nokia Southwood, UK Tel : +44 (0)1252 866452 www.nokia.com -- -Original Message- From: hampshire-boun...@mailman.lug.org.uk [mailto:hampshire-boun...@mailman.lug.org.uk] On Behalf Of ext Isabell Long Sent: 07 April 2010 16:10 To: Hampshire LUG Discussion List Subject: Re: [Hampshire] Linux meeting this Saturday. On 7 April 2010 13:54, robert.beat...@nokia.com wrote: Hi Everyone, Apologies for the late notice (and for not including this on the Surrey website), but there is an age restriction at the Nokia site. I am sorry to say that persons under the age of 16 will not be allowed on site due to lack of HS insurance for that age group. It is a good job I turned 16 as of last Saturday then isn't it?! :D Sadly I probably won't be able to make this meeting though, Isabell. (issyl0) -- Regards, Isabell Long. isabell...@gmail.com [[User:Issyl0]] on all public Wikimedia projects. Freenode Community Co-Ordinator - issyl0 on irc.freenode.net PGP Key ID: 0xEB83C2BD -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Whatever happened to programming? (O.T?)
brag Amiga 2000 with 1MB ram, connected to a Maspro satellite receiver - which was connected to a Maspro dish positioner. Code written to control the channel on the receiver, and thus the satellite the dish was pointing at. You stacked up the date and time and which channel you wanted the receiver to switch to; plus lots of other goodies. Written in 68000 assembler using Devpac and assembled to 5KB. Done because the language dept at the college suddenly wanted German news at 6pm on a Sunday, meaning we couldn't tape (Yep I'm that old!) Star Trek from Sky One. :) /brag -- Bob Beattie Senior Technical Support Engineer Camera Development Systems, Series 30/40, Nokia Southwood, UK Tel : +44 (0)1252 866452 www.nokia.com -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
[Hampshire] Hello
Hello HantsLUG, (Surrey, you have been copied) It was good to see more Hants people coming along to Saturday's event. JohnW from Surrey LUG has prompted those users in the Eat of Surrey to re-examine local venues, since the trip to Farnborough can be quite a distance for some 'Easterners' ; as John puts it. :) In the first instance, I'll continue to host meets at the Nokia site on the even months of the year (Feb, April, June etc). If there is enough interest from people in the North of hants to hold meets at Nokia then I will also consider hosting on the odd months too. (This would actually also be the case if Surrey can't book another venue). I'm open to suggestions and comments. -- Bob Beattie Senior Technical Support Engineer Camera Development Systems, Series 30/40, Nokia Southwood, UK Tel : +44 (0)1252 866452 www.nokia.com -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
