[SLUG] Kmail 2
Hi to all, On my workstation. I have PCLinuxOS 2012.06-64 bit na kmail2 just does not work. No error messages it just does not send or receive mails. I appear to have it set up correctly but nothing happens. It does appear that Kwallet is not there although it is installed, and the only error ,if you can call it that, is I get a prompt asking for my password, saying that the previous attempt failed. Any help in setting up kmail2 gratefully received. Gerald -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
[SLUG] #SyPy: July Sydney Python First Thursday Meetup
SyPy: Sydney Python Users group meetup RSVP for catering: http://sypy2012jul.eventbrite.com/ 15min talks are: Beginner: TBA General Learn to avoid common python security errors and general python security tips - David Blanc Web: Automatic setup of Django on EC2 using Bellatrix Adrian Deccico + lightning talks Please sign up for a speaker ticket if you'd also like to speak *NEW VENUE* *NEW TIME* Atlassian Offices (lower floor, entrance from rear) Beer Pizza provided by Atlassian 6:00: Arrive - drink beer* / eat pizza 6:30: 2-3 short talks. (drink beer*) 8:00: Lightning talks (sign up, or just bring a 5min talk along)(drink beer*) 8:30: drink beer* * Note beer is an optional activity but recommended to ensure the best possible experience :) Getting There: See the event page for details If have any problems call Dylan Jay on 0421477460 --- Dylan Jay Technical Solutions Manager PretaWeb: Multisite Performance Support P: +612 80819071 | M: +61421477460 | twitter.com/djay75 | linkedin.com/ in/djay75 -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] Kmail 2
Hi Gerald, On my workstation. I have PCLinuxOS 2012.06-64 bit na kmail2 just does not work. No error messages it just does not send or receive mails. I appear to have it set up correctly but nothing happens. It does appear that Kwallet is not there although it is installed, and the only error ,if you can call it that, is I get a prompt asking for my password, saying that the previous attempt failed. Any help in setting up kmail2 gratefully received. Start it from the command line and see what errors you get. Regards, Rick -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] GPS timing notes and don't forget to add the leap second this weekend!
On Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 12:07 AM, Mark Willis will...@westnet.com.auwrote: This weekend there will be the first leap second insertion in four and a half years, and the first mid year change for fifteen years. Unlike the Australian banks needing to shut down for daylight saving changes (discussions on SLUG), with leap seconds Unix/Linux does not have a simple solution (but Linux handles them much better than on Microsoft platforms). So you're the reason all hell broke loose on the internet today. ;) Handles them much better indeed. So Don't forget to add the leap second. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
[SLUG] Re. GPS Timing Notes
Thanks Mark, I'm in NZ and could not attend so I will have a look at it with great interest. [ It might be a good idea to post other presentations to this mailing list as well .. ] Cheers, Adam Bogacki, a...@bogacki.net -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
[SLUG] Agora Smart TV HDMI Dongle
Kogan have announced an Agora Smart TV HDMI Dongle, will be available from 31 July 2012 for $99: http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/agora-smart-tv-hdmi-dongle/ This is a tiny desktop computer designed to plug into the HDMI video port on a digital TV (or computer monitor) to turn it into a Google Android computer. This could be useful to have at home to complement an Android smart phone. While intended for entertainment, with a keyboard and mouse (or touch-pad) this would be sufficient for web access and might be useful for undertaking online courses, particularly where web based applications and Apps are being used for education. The device has WiFi, a full size USB socket and a microSD slot. It is powered via a miniUSB socket. One feature lacking from the Dongle is Bluetooth for a remote keyboard, although a TV type hand-held remote control is provided. To use the Dongle as a desktop computer, a keyboard would be needed. Kogan offer their own Android Deluxe Wireless Keyboard Trackpad, but this is too small for serious typing: http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/dlx-android-wireless-keyboard-trackpad/ Agora is the brand name Kogan give their low cost computer range. I have the Kogan Ultra Portable Agora 12 Laptop, which has proven very reliable and useful: http://blog.tomw.net.au/2011/06/kogan-agora-laptop-at-sydney-linux.html Agora Smart TV HDMI Dongle Technical Specifications Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Display Resolution 920 x 1080 General Dimensions 9.045 x 3.396 x 1.55cm OS Android 4.0 ICS Hardware CPU Cortex A9 1GHz Internal Storage4GB RAM 512MB Inputs Card Reader microSD up to 32GB USB 2.0 USB drives up to 32GB miniUSB Power only Outputs HDMI HardwareGPU Mali 400 -- Tom Worthington FACS CP, TomW Communications Pty Ltd. t: 0419496150 PO Box 13, Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia http://www.tomw.net.au Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation Adjunct Lecturer, Research School of Computer Science, Australian National University http://cs.anu.edu.au/courses/COMP7310/ -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] Agora Smart TV HDMI Dongle
I though it sounded neat too, until I read the less-than-enthusiastic comments on Ausdroid. Bottom line: according to the comments you can get exactly the same hardware at much lower cost from no-name brands and you should consider carefully whether it's really useful. On Jul 2, 2012 8:54 AM, Tom Worthington tom.worthing...@tomw.net.au wrote: Kogan have announced an Agora Smart TV HDMI Dongle, will be available from 31 July 2012 for $99: http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/** agora-smart-tv-hdmi-dongle/http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/agora-smart-tv-hdmi-dongle/ This is a tiny desktop computer designed to plug into the HDMI video port on a digital TV (or computer monitor) to turn it into a Google Android computer. This could be useful to have at home to complement an Android smart phone. While intended for entertainment, with a keyboard and mouse (or touch-pad) this would be sufficient for web access and might be useful for undertaking online courses, particularly where web based applications and Apps are being used for education. The device has WiFi, a full size USB socket and a microSD slot. It is powered via a miniUSB socket. One feature lacking from the Dongle is Bluetooth for a remote keyboard, although a TV type hand-held remote control is provided. To use the Dongle as a desktop computer, a keyboard would be needed. Kogan offer their own Android Deluxe Wireless Keyboard Trackpad, but this is too small for serious typing: http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/** dlx-android-wireless-keyboard-**trackpad/http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/dlx-android-wireless-keyboard-trackpad/ Agora is the brand name Kogan give their low cost computer range. I have the Kogan Ultra Portable Agora 12 Laptop, which has proven very reliable and useful: http://blog.tomw.net.au/2011/**06/kogan-agora-laptop-at-** sydney-linux.htmlhttp://blog.tomw.net.au/2011/06/kogan-agora-laptop-at-sydney-linux.html Agora Smart TV HDMI Dongle Technical Specifications Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Display Resolution 920 x 1080 General Dimensions 9.045 x 3.396 x 1.55cm OS Android 4.0 ICS Hardware CPU Cortex A9 1GHz Internal Storage4GB RAM 512MB Inputs Card Reader microSD up to 32GB USB 2.0 USB drives up to 32GB miniUSB Power only Outputs HDMI HardwareGPU Mali 400 -- Tom Worthington FACS CP, TomW Communications Pty Ltd. t: 0419496150 PO Box 13, Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia http://www.tomw.net.au Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation Adjunct Lecturer, Research School of Computer Science, Australian National University http://cs.anu.edu.au/courses/**COMP7310/http://cs.anu.edu.au/courses/COMP7310/ -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/**mailinglists.htmlhttp://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
