Re: [ubuntu-in] Advice to those new to Ubuntu (and its derivatives)
Install Blueman. It is a much better alternative to the default Bluetooth applet that comes installed with Ubuntu. There are docs available on the Ubuntu forums which has detailed instructions on setting up your mobile phone and using it as an internet modem. If you find any difficulty in getting the information, drop in a line here. Will try and share the steps as soon as I can. Jagadeesh --- Not to decide is to decide. On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 11:40 PM, vinay das wrote: > is there a way out to get connected to net through mobile gprs in > ubuntu 10.04 LTS i have been stuggling a lot to get connected through > usb blue tooth dongle any simple and straight answer please. > > god bless > > thanks > > > > On 8/15/10, Ramnarayan.K wrote: > > Hi > > > > Am posting this with some trepidation since its not about Ubuntu per > > se and seeks to provide an alternative to new / first time users who > > are having trouble with Plain vanilla Ubuntu but here goes > > > > One of the problems with The Vanilla (meaning default / orginal / un > > enhanced / un tweaked) version of Ubuntu is that is does not come with > > the bells and whistles and sometimes has even an arm missing. So it > > makes it difficult to enjoy and be productive from day 1. After this > > vanilla install one has to spend a few hours / days / weeks (depending > > on band width access) to get the system up and running to optimal . > > [and if it is months - like me then its already time for the next > > Ubuntu to be released ;-) ] > > > > Having a big fat internet connection does change the situation, its > > then possible to make Ubuntu do what ever you want. However for those > > who don't , esp. those who live in poor internet areas or who are not > > familiar with using the repos and manipulating them i have a few > > suggestions. > > > > 1. Install the mediubuntu repos > > (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Medibuntu#Adding%20the%20Repository) > > and try and add whatever you need. > > > > 2. Look for and install a derivative of Ubuntu - like Linux Mint > > (http://www.linuxmint.com/) and Ultimate edition > > (http://ultimateedition.info/) > > > > Linux Mint is probably the easiest and the best and the cleanest. It > > has a software manager that will do to your bidding in a manner more > > efficient than Ubuntu. It won't ask you too many questions - by > > default almost all the popular media formats works , for heaven's sake > > even flash works easily. Subsequently adding closed source software > > like skype, googleearth etc is simply one touch from the Software > > Manager (which allow you to search while installation is going on in > > the background). The Best is that its Ubuntu all the way, whatever you > > could / can do in Ubuntu you can do here, it can use the default > > Ubuntu repos and encourages you to do so. > > > > Ultimate Edition is another derivative - its a totally rehashed > > version of Ubuntu and packs in everything one wants and then more - > > some what like an Ubuntu Knoppix (if you have used knoppix you know > > what i mean) the Ultimate DVD is just that Ultimate - one you install > > this you will not need the net for very much for a long long while > > (huh thats like a dream or what) > > > > Last for those of you who want to build your system and know what goes > > in then there is nothing like normal Ubuntu. which of course is itself > > a far cry from Debian or Gentoo > > > > regards > > ram > > > > -- > > ubuntu-in mailing list > > ubuntu-in@lists.ubuntu.com > > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-in > > > > -- > ubuntu-in mailing list > ubuntu-in@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-in > -- ubuntu-in mailing list ubuntu-in@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-in
Re: [ubuntu-in] Ubuntu Global Jam!
Any such initiatives happening in Bombay? I am not a programmer, so cannot contribute much in that space. But would love to be a part of the community to contribute. Regards, Jagadeesh --- Not to decide is to decide. On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 10:20 PM, Manish Sinha wrote: > On Sunday 15 August 2010 10:12 PM, Satish Sood wrote: > > Daer Mr. Babu, > > The event is scheduled to be at Mohali (Near Chandigarh) on 25 Sep 2010. > > Regards, > Satish > Col SC Sood(Retd) > > > Okay! Let's clarify it. > > Ubuntu GLobal Jam can be held at many places. So now we have two Ubuntu > Global Jam. > One in Bangalore and the other in Mohali. So we should call them > Bangalore Ubuntu Global Jam > AND > Mohali Ubuntu Global Jam > > Hope this clears the confusion which might have aroused esp for those on > the list who are new to Ubuntu. > Too bad, I won't be able to attend the Banglore one. > > -- > Manish > > -- > ubuntu-in mailing list > ubuntu-in@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-in > > -- ubuntu-in mailing list ubuntu-in@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-in
Re: [ubuntu-in] Advice to those new to Ubuntu (and its derivatives)
is there a way out to get connected to net through mobile gprs in ubuntu 10.04 LTS i have been stuggling a lot to get connected through usb blue tooth dongle any simple and straight answer please. god bless thanks On 8/15/10, Ramnarayan.K wrote: > Hi > > Am posting this with some trepidation since its not about Ubuntu per > se and seeks to provide an alternative to new / first time users who > are having trouble with Plain vanilla Ubuntu but here goes > > One of the problems with The Vanilla (meaning default / orginal / un > enhanced / un tweaked) version of Ubuntu is that is does not come with > the bells and whistles and sometimes has even an arm missing. So it > makes it difficult to enjoy and be productive from day 1. After this > vanilla install one has to spend a few hours / days / weeks (depending > on band width access) to get the system up and running to optimal . > [and if it is months - like me then its already time for the next > Ubuntu to be released ;-) ] > > Having a big fat internet connection does change the situation, its > then possible to make Ubuntu do what ever you want. However for those > who don't , esp. those who live in poor internet areas or who are not > familiar with using the repos and manipulating them i have a few > suggestions. > > 1. Install the mediubuntu repos > (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Medibuntu#Adding%20the%20Repository) > and try and add whatever you need. > > 2. Look for and install a derivative of Ubuntu - like Linux Mint > (http://www.linuxmint.com/) and Ultimate edition > (http://ultimateedition.info/) > > Linux Mint is probably the easiest and the best and the cleanest. It > has a software manager that will do to your bidding in a manner more > efficient than Ubuntu. It won't ask you too many questions - by > default almost all the popular media formats works , for heaven's sake > even flash works easily. Subsequently adding closed source software > like skype, googleearth etc is simply one touch from the Software > Manager (which allow you to search while installation is going on in > the background). The Best is that its Ubuntu all the way, whatever you > could / can do in Ubuntu you can do here, it can use the default > Ubuntu repos and encourages you to do so. > > Ultimate Edition is another derivative - its a totally rehashed > version of Ubuntu and packs in everything one wants and then more - > some what like an Ubuntu Knoppix (if you have used knoppix you know > what i mean) the Ultimate DVD is just that Ultimate - one you install > this you will not need the net for very much for a long long while > (huh thats like a dream or what) > > Last for those of you who want to build your system and know what goes > in then there is nothing like normal Ubuntu. which of course is itself > a far cry from Debian or Gentoo > > regards > ram > > -- > ubuntu-in mailing list > ubuntu-in@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-in > -- ubuntu-in mailing list ubuntu-in@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-in
Re: [ubuntu-in] Ubuntu Global Jam!
On Sunday 15 August 2010 10:12 PM, Satish Sood wrote: Daer Mr. Babu, The event is scheduled to be at Mohali (Near Chandigarh) on 25 Sep 2010. Regards, Satish Col SC Sood(Retd) Okay! Let's clarify it. Ubuntu GLobal Jam can be held at many places. So now we have two Ubuntu Global Jam. One in Bangalore and the other in Mohali. So we should call them Bangalore Ubuntu Global Jam AND Mohali Ubuntu Global Jam Hope this clears the confusion which might have aroused esp for those on the list who are new to Ubuntu. Too bad, I won't be able to attend the Banglore one. -- Manish -- ubuntu-in mailing list ubuntu-in@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-in
Re: [ubuntu-in] Ubuntu Global Jam!
Daer Mr. Babu, The event is scheduled to be at Mohali (Near Chandigarh) on 25 Sep 2010. Regards, Satish Col SC Sood(Retd) --- On Sun, 15/8/10, Nigel Babu wrote: From: Nigel Babu Subject: Re: [ubuntu-in] Ubuntu Global Jam! To: "Ubuntu India Local Community" Date: Sunday, 15 August, 2010, 6:03 PM Oops sorry. The event is for Bangalore. Not sure how I missed that. Sorry again folks. Warm Regards Nigel Babu On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 6:02 PM, Nigel Babu wrote: > Oops, sorry. The event is for Bangalore. > > Not sure how I missed that part. > > Warm Regards > Nigel Babu > > > > On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 4:27 PM, Narendra Diwate > wrote: >> >> >> On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 23:50, Nigel Babu wrote: >>> >>> Hello Folks >>> This time the Ubuntu Global Jam [2] is happening on the last weekend of >>> the month and we're Jamin' >>> >>> Venue: Jaaga [1] >>> Date: 28/08/2010 >>> Time: 11 am to 12 pm >>> >>> [1] http://www.jaaga.in/contact >>> [2] http://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGlobalJam >>> >>> Warm Regards >>> Nigel Babu >> >> >> @Nigel: Pl mention the city, preferably in the Subject itself while >> mentioning any Meets that are of a Physical nature rather than of an online >> nature. >> >> Any way the effort is much appreciated and best of luck. >> >> -- >> ubuntu-in mailing list >> ubuntu-in@lists.ubuntu.com >> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-in >> >> > -- ubuntu-in mailing list ubuntu-in@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-in -- ubuntu-in mailing list ubuntu-in@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-in
[ubuntu-in] Advice to those new to Ubuntu (and its derivatives)
Hi Am posting this with some trepidation since its not about Ubuntu per se and seeks to provide an alternative to new / first time users who are having trouble with Plain vanilla Ubuntu but here goes One of the problems with The Vanilla (meaning default / orginal / un enhanced / un tweaked) version of Ubuntu is that is does not come with the bells and whistles and sometimes has even an arm missing. So it makes it difficult to enjoy and be productive from day 1. After this vanilla install one has to spend a few hours / days / weeks (depending on band width access) to get the system up and running to optimal . [and if it is months - like me then its already time for the next Ubuntu to be released ;-) ] Having a big fat internet connection does change the situation, its then possible to make Ubuntu do what ever you want. However for those who don't , esp. those who live in poor internet areas or who are not familiar with using the repos and manipulating them i have a few suggestions. 1. Install the mediubuntu repos (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Medibuntu#Adding%20the%20Repository) and try and add whatever you need. 2. Look for and install a derivative of Ubuntu - like Linux Mint (http://www.linuxmint.com/) and Ultimate edition (http://ultimateedition.info/) Linux Mint is probably the easiest and the best and the cleanest. It has a software manager that will do to your bidding in a manner more efficient than Ubuntu. It won't ask you too many questions - by default almost all the popular media formats works , for heaven's sake even flash works easily. Subsequently adding closed source software like skype, googleearth etc is simply one touch from the Software Manager (which allow you to search while installation is going on in the background). The Best is that its Ubuntu all the way, whatever you could / can do in Ubuntu you can do here, it can use the default Ubuntu repos and encourages you to do so. Ultimate Edition is another derivative - its a totally rehashed version of Ubuntu and packs in everything one wants and then more - some what like an Ubuntu Knoppix (if you have used knoppix you know what i mean) the Ultimate DVD is just that Ultimate - one you install this you will not need the net for very much for a long long while (huh thats like a dream or what) Last for those of you who want to build your system and know what goes in then there is nothing like normal Ubuntu. which of course is itself a far cry from Debian or Gentoo regards ram -- ubuntu-in mailing list ubuntu-in@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-in
Re: [ubuntu-in] can't play video in ubuntu 9.10
On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 7:03 PM, Sambit Bikas Pal wrote: > > Try installing the package ubuntu-restricted-extras > That should install most of the codecs required to play A/V files. > Also install VLC and check if vlc can play the dat file. > why not try and add mediubuntu to your repos and then install various media codecs - sometimes in the basic Ubuntu install its very difficult to get all the basic codecs and stuff right see http://medibuntu.org/ and add repos using this Adding the Repository https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inbox/12a709215ba1fa11 The following bash command adds Medibuntu's repository to Ubuntu. It also adds Medibuntu's GPG key to your keyring, which is needed to authenticate the Medibuntu packages. This command should be run in the Terminal (Applications → Accessories → Terminal): sudo wget --output-document=/etc/apt/sources.list.d/medibuntu.list http://www.medibuntu.org/sources.list.d/$(lsb_release -cs).list && sudo apt-get --quiet update && sudo apt-get --yes --quiet --allow-unauthenticated install medibuntu-keyring && sudo apt-get --quiet update Medibuntu's repository is deactivated by upgrading to a newer Ubuntu release, so you should run this command again after the release upgrade. You may also wish to add the following packages. The first will cause many apps from the Medibuntu repository to appear in Ubuntu Software Center (Ubuntu 9.10+) or Add/Remove Applications (versions prior to 9.10). The second will allow users to generate crash reports against Medibuntu packages and submit them to the Medibuntu bugtracker. sudo apt-get --yes install app-install-data-medibuntu apport-hooks-medibuntu Please note you may have to use --force-yes instead of --yes in order for this command to succeed. am in danger of getting flamed here however still here goes *** also see other parts of the documentation to know what you need to install. Remember some of these software are not totally free - so if you are a totally free fan this may not be for you. ram -- ubuntu-in mailing list ubuntu-in@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-in
Re: [ubuntu-in] can't play video in ubuntu 9.10
On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 15:22, suranjan jii wrote: > Dear brothers and sisters, > namaskar. > I went in the properties of the file and it was written there==- > > "Name- avseq01.dat > > Type- dat document (application/x-extension-dat)" > > IT was not playing video before updating also. I thought when i will > download all updates then video will play. But still not playing. I > have movie player which comes with live CD of ubuntu 9.10 > > I don't know all coedecs are installed or not related with video. I > just downloaded all updates. If i have to download something else then > pls guide me. > Try installing the package ubuntu-restricted-extras That should install most of the codecs required to play A/V files. Also install VLC and check if vlc can play the dat file. -- Sambit Bikas Pal Dept of Physics, Indian Institute Of Science Education & Research, Kolkata Web: http://www.botcyb.org OpenPGP Key: http://keyserver.ubuntu.com:11371/pks/lookup?op=get&search=0x8E57F8B897D372B3 -- ubuntu-in mailing list ubuntu-in@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-in
Re: [ubuntu-in] Ubuntu Global Jam!
Oops sorry. The event is for Bangalore. Not sure how I missed that. Sorry again folks. Warm Regards Nigel Babu On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 6:02 PM, Nigel Babu wrote: > Oops, sorry. The event is for Bangalore. > > Not sure how I missed that part. > > Warm Regards > Nigel Babu > > > > On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 4:27 PM, Narendra Diwate > wrote: >> >> >> On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 23:50, Nigel Babu wrote: >>> >>> Hello Folks >>> This time the Ubuntu Global Jam [2] is happening on the last weekend of >>> the month and we're Jamin' >>> >>> Venue: Jaaga [1] >>> Date: 28/08/2010 >>> Time: 11 am to 12 pm >>> >>> [1] http://www.jaaga.in/contact >>> [2] http://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGlobalJam >>> >>> Warm Regards >>> Nigel Babu >> >> >> @Nigel: Pl mention the city, preferably in the Subject itself while >> mentioning any Meets that are of a Physical nature rather than of an online >> nature. >> >> Any way the effort is much appreciated and best of luck. >> >> -- >> ubuntu-in mailing list >> ubuntu-in@lists.ubuntu.com >> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-in >> >> > -- ubuntu-in mailing list ubuntu-in@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-in
Re: [ubuntu-in] Drupal distribution
On 15/08/10 4:31 PM, Alok Singh Mahor wrote: > Is there any drupal distribution that comes with rich HTML editor like > fckeditor? > You don't need a distribution for that. Why not just install FCKeditor in any Drupal instance? -- dum vivimus, vivamus pratul == lut4rp http://pratul.in -- ubuntu-in mailing list ubuntu-in@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-in
[ubuntu-in] Drupal distribution
Is there any drupal distribution that comes with rich HTML editor like fckeditor? -- Alok Singh Mahor CSE, IIT Delhi www.alokmahor.tk Join the next generation of computing, Open Source, and Linux/GNU! -- ubuntu-in mailing list ubuntu-in@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-in
Re: [ubuntu-in] Ubuntu Global Jam!
On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 23:50, Nigel Babu wrote: > Hello Folks > This time the Ubuntu Global Jam [2] is happening on the last weekend of the > month and we're Jamin' > > Venue: Jaaga [1] > Date: 28/08/2010 > Time: 11 am to 12 pm > > [1] http://www.jaaga.in/contact > [2] http://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGlobalJam > > Warm Regards > Nigel Babu > @Nigel: Pl mention the city, preferably in the Subject itself while mentioning any Meets that are of a Physical nature rather than of an online nature. Any way the effort is much appreciated and best of luck. -- ubuntu-in mailing list ubuntu-in@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-in
Re: [ubuntu-in] can't play video in ubuntu 9.10
Dear brothers and sisters, namaskar. I went in the properties of the file and it was written there==- "Name- avseq01.dat Type- dat document (application/x-extension-dat)" IT was not playing video before updating also. I thought when i will download all updates then video will play. But still not playing. I have movie player which comes with live CD of ubuntu 9.10 I don't know all coedecs are installed or not related with video. I just downloaded all updates. If i have to download something else then pls guide me. waiting... suranjan On 8/15/10, Neel Mehta wrote: > try vlc media player or mplayer > > Thanks and Regards, > Neel Mehta > Fourth year Undergraduate student, > Electrical Engineering, > IIT Bombay > > > On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 10:40 AM, Ramnarayan.K > wrote: > >> >> >> On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 5:57 PM, suranjan jii > > wrote: >> >>> Brothers, >>> >>> and sisters ! >> >> >>> >>> "An error occurred >>> No URL handler implemented for VCD." >>> >>> >>> did your system play VCD's before >> >> are all the codecs required to play video installed >> >> if not you might want to ensure they are all installed >> >> ram >> >> >> -- >> ubuntu-in mailing list >> ubuntu-in@lists.ubuntu.com >> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-in >> >> > -- ubuntu-in mailing list ubuntu-in@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-in
