Re: [ubuntu-uk] Google Privacy
Thanks, guys, for the info. For anyone who prefers to use a less obvious method of searching, may I suggest using Vivismo's Clusty search engine - IE/Netscape/Mozilla plugin available at http://clusty.com/toolbar/mozilla. Found, naturally, with an extensive Google search - why hand it to monoliths on a plate? Jeffef -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Hardy mines
I've only just got around to installing Ubuntu 8.04, and have managed to resolve most of the initial problems - my Speedtouch modem and VMware Player are both working, and Firefox 3 no longer starting in off-line mode. But one of the only two games I play on the computer, Mines, seems to have changed very much for the worse, with cells being displayed with a transparency which makes them difficult to read. Does anyone know if this is this a bug or a feature? And if it is a feature, is it possible to revert to the version didtributed with Gutsy? Les. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Hardy mines
Hi, On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 11:32 AM, les [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [...] But one of the only two games I play on the computer, Mines, seems to have changed very much for the worse, with cells being displayed with a transparency which makes them difficult to read. Does anyone know if this is this a bug or a feature? And if it is a feature, is it possible to revert to the version didtributed with Gutsy? I'm not sure what you mean. Here is a screenshot of mine (on Hardy): http://matthewwild.co.uk/uploads/mines.png I don't see any option for transparency in the settings. Matthew. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Google Privacy
Thanks, guys, for the info. For anyone who prefers to use a less obvious method of searching, may I suggest using Vivismo's Clusty search engine - IE/Netscape/Mozilla plugin available at http://clusty.com/toolbar/mozilla. Found, naturally, with an extensive Google search - why hand it to monoliths on a plate? Jeffef That sounds useful, however the TC's are a bit vague we don't collect data, but might in the future... I've been using Scoogle.org for a while now... they really have a paranoid streak... no data collection, log deletion etc.. have a look at their TC's... :) Lee -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Google Privacy
LeeGroups wrote: snip I've been using Scoogle.org for a while now... they really have a paranoid streak... no data collection, log deletion etc.. have a look at their TC's... :) I just went to www.scoogle.com, and there is a search box there, but the site and the searches it returns seem buried under mounds of commercial and advertising links. The page I saw had no information at all about the site itself, and certainly no TCs. Am I looking at the right site? Mac -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] What would you like in a book..
Alan Pope wrote: I've been wondering if there's a set of Ubuntu related topics that are not covered, or not covered well in the current set of books available. Some sort of removable media inside the book, with a PDF of the book on it. Allows non-commercial (though preferably commercial) redistribution would be cool) Tim -- www.tdobson.net If each of us have one object, and we exchange them, then each of us still has one object. If each of us have one idea, and we exchange them, then each of us now has two ideas. - George Bernard Shaw -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] What would you like in a book..
Tim Dobson wrote: Alan Pope wrote: I've been wondering if there's a set of Ubuntu related topics that are not covered, or not covered well in the current set of books available. Some sort of removable media inside the book, with a PDF of the book on it. Allows non-commercial (though preferably commercial) redistribution would be cool) Tim A cd or dvd with the book would allow for all sorts of supplementary documentation to be added, for example video tutorials. John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Geeks and Nerds
I've been reading around this topic, but I'm not sure that there is a definitive answer. A bit OT I know, but sing out if you have an opinion (or even know the definitive answer!) What's the difference between a nerd and a geek? Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Geeks and Nerds
As far as I've seen, the general opinion seems to be that a geek is someone with particular skill in a special area, e.g. computing, whereas nerd is a derogatory term for rather obsessive and often socially dysfunctional people. There seems to be less differentiation between younger people (particularly people at my school) compared to older people who I know, and it is from the older people I know that this clearer idea of the difference comes. N.B. Following research on urbandictionary.com, this seems to be the opposite way round in america. signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Geeks and Nerds
On Sat, Aug 02, 2008 at 09:52:28PM +0100, Chris Rowson wrote: What's the difference between a nerd and a geek? Nothing really, I self identify with both. A Language-Nerd could tell you more. :) Both have the same meaning these days. Nerd seems to come from Dr Seuss, derived from Nut via Nert. Geek comes from the old German Geck. Both mean a stupid or foolish person. A Google search of etymology Geek and etymology Nerd helps. -- Gav Ford [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk I think we need to: Bypass the secondary EPS processor signature.asc Description: Digital signature -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Geeks and Nerds
On Sat, Aug 02, 2008 at 10:04:15PM +0100, Dark Otter wrote: As far as I've seen, the general opinion seems to be that a geek is someone with particular skill in a special area, e.g. computing, whereas nerd is a derogatory term for rather obsessive and often socially dysfunctional people. There seems to be less differentiation between younger people (particularly people at my school) compared to older people who I know, and it is from the older people I know that this clearer idea of the difference comes. N.B. Following research on urbandictionary.com, this seems to be the opposite way round in america. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ Yes, I even have a shirt which says 'I'm not a nerd, I'm a geek' James -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] New FreeRunner
Hi all, Need to be straight to the point, battery running low. Someone (Popey?) mentioned something several months ago about a group of people getting New FreeRunners and a discount being available. I'm looking to jump on that bandwagon -- can anyone remind me of details and whether the initiative is still alive? Cheers, JT -- ---+ James Tait, BSc|xmpp:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Programmer and Free Software advocate | VoIP: +44 (0)870 490 2407 ---+ signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
