Re: [ubuntu-uk] Research Required
Dear All It's been very interesting to read comments about my description of setting up Ubuntu for a non-techie Windows user. It's very hard to disagree with any of the points raised, both for and against. My overall view, reflected in the approach I took, is that the overwhelming majority of Linux users are attracted primarily by the practical benefits, The underlying philosophy of open source software is very important, but if the software wasn't any good we wouldn't use it. For the average Windows user there is no affinity with their software at any level. It's simply what is on their computer when they buy it. Once they become familiar with Windows it is simply the way computers work. When there is a major software problem that can only be resolved by reinstallation of the OS, they don't bin the whole computer and buy a Mac, they go out and, if necessary, buy another copy of Windows. This only serves to further enhance Microsoft's revenues and market dominance. The great strength of Linux over the Mac is that it provides a real alternative to Windows without the need to buy new hardware. This is an advantage that we should build upon. I fully accept the point that presenting Ubuntu as an alternative to Windows can be taken as presenting Windows as the benchmark, but I'm not so sure that's a bad thing, when we know it's a benchmark that Ubuntu can beat in so many areas. To sell Ubuntu on any kind of philosophical basis is a waste of time when addressing Windows users. Although I am a self-confessed geek, I really only came to Ubuntu after finally having enough of 5 minute boot-ups and regular system lockups with Windows. My embracing of the FLOSS concept followed later. We need to acknowledge that many users don't even recognise the distinction between a computer and the OS. They just want their computer to work reliably and securely, and do the things they want it to do. Ubuntu should do all it can to make the transition for Windows users as simple as possible. If that means having an optional UI that is very much like Windows, so be it. Once you've got Ubuntu onto the computer, the user will inevitably tinker around and discover the UI flexibility offered by Gnome, Xfce, KDE, etc. By then, of course, if Ubuntu is really as good as we believe it is, the user will be a convert anyway. Regards Nige -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Rugby Ubuntu UK Meet up
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Aloha! I'm combining my love of Rugby and Ubuntu to have a meet up in March!There is the England V Ireland game one that day and I thought it would be fun to have a meet up that day! I may live to regret this! I've created the event on the Loco Directory, if anyone wants to sign up and come along it would be great to put more faces to IRC nicks! http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/team/615/detail/ Laura - -- https://wiki.ubuntu.com/czajkowski http://www.lczajkowski.com Skype: lauraczajkowski -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.10 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iQEcBAEBAgAGBQJNIHnvAAoJECUQy5EY50eFafQH/ipKCIUn7Zn61+lVQiogus4G DYbSphB32pDhb66aQaW+gLKHV0t5bnyLU8QunXv8XktT0hg2Dbt2AO+vTuQK1XdO qOIDVGnFwHhjlLXdpNxsSS4rMOo2UnzBpAdDIgzx0nl5Oy6kYX+b4x9YB/utWJCe R7eW5KSE+zdmnsG2NlVEyi1YfEHBiSmuimraERkfLOOHgHhfQVNeZNPxt1NXiHTo +LkgDd8Pc/XOSDkvAB/6ucuiXBY764VKI4R0/jPBPdDc3tb1D++JPawm/ah6/bLm q8Ra3ceeaZcnwFlepxVNXF6boDnADvNjkFr9w3Sj5ySdibvcBYPu27HWZKZ5x9I= =bG8w -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Rugby Ubuntu UK Meet up
Count me in! :-) On 2 Jan 2011 13:13, Laura Czajkowski la...@lczajkowski.com wrote: -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Aloha! I'm combining my love of Rugby and Ubuntu to have a meet up in March!There is the England V Ireland game one that day and I thought it would be fun to have a meet up that day! I may live to regret this! I've created the event on the Loco Directory, if anyone wants to sign up and come along it would be great to put more faces to IRC nicks! http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/team/615/detail/ Laura - -- https://wiki.ubuntu.com/czajkowski http://www.lczajkowski.com Skype: lauraczajkowski -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.10 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iQEcBAEBAgAGBQJNIHnvAAoJECUQy5EY50eFafQH/ipKCIUn7Zn61+lVQiogus4G DYbSphB32pDhb66aQaW+gLKHV0t5bnyLU8QunXv8XktT0hg2Dbt2AO+vTuQK1XdO qOIDVGnFwHhjlLXdpNxsSS4rMOo2UnzBpAdDIgzx0nl5Oy6kYX+b4x9YB/utWJCe R7eW5KSE+zdmnsG2NlVEyi1YfEHBiSmuimraERkfLOOHgHhfQVNeZNPxt1NXiHTo +LkgDd8Pc/XOSDkvAB/6ucuiXBY764VKI4R0/jPBPdDc3tb1D++JPawm/ah6/bLm q8Ra3ceeaZcnwFlepxVNXF6boDnADvNjkFr9w3Sj5ySdibvcBYPu27HWZKZ5x9I= =bG8w -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Reverting to original version of Firefox - 10.04
On 31/12/10 16:15, Jim Price wrote: On 31/12/10 12:10, Gordon Burgess-Parker wrote: I installed the latest Firefox version from the Mozilla nightly ppa which was working perfectly until an update today when I can't get it to open. I uninstalled it but can't see the original Firefox that shipped with 10.04 anywhere, not in the Ubuntu Software centre or in Synaptic Package manager. Can someone tell me how I can re-install the original 10.04 Firefox? The package manager defaults to installing the most recent version of a package it knows about, so you have to get it to forget about the version in the Mozilla ppa. To do this you need to disable or remove the Mozilla nightly repository and reload your package lists, then you should be able to re-install Firefox 3.6 from the package manager or with this in a terminal: sudo apt-get install --reinstall firefox You might also have to remove any of the Firefox 4 beta dependencies. The main one which springs to mind is xulrunner, which is at version 2 for Firefox 4 and version 1.9.2 in the default Firefox in 10.04. Thanks for that - presumably that will affect any updates for Thunderbird 3.1.8 (shredder) which (AFAIR) I also installed from that ppa? -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Reverting to original version of Firefox - 10.04
On Sun, 02 Jan 2011 15:00:16 -, Gordon Burgess-Parker gbpli...@gmail.com wrote: On 31/12/10 16:15, Jim Price wrote: On 31/12/10 12:10, Gordon Burgess-Parker wrote: I installed the latest Firefox version from the Mozilla nightly ppa which was working perfectly until an update today when I can't get it to open. I uninstalled it but can't see the original Firefox that shipped with 10.04 anywhere, not in the Ubuntu Software centre or in Synaptic Package manager. Can someone tell me how I can re-install the original 10.04 Firefox? The package manager defaults to installing the most recent version of a package it knows about, so you have to get it to forget about the version in the Mozilla ppa. To do this you need to disable or remove the Mozilla nightly repository and reload your package lists, then you should be able to re-install Firefox 3.6 from the package manager or with this in a terminal: sudo apt-get install --reinstall firefox You might also have to remove any of the Firefox 4 beta dependencies. The main one which springs to mind is xulrunner, which is at version 2 for Firefox 4 and version 1.9.2 in the default Firefox in 10.04. Thanks for that - presumably that will affect any updates for Thunderbird 3.1.8 (shredder) which (AFAIR) I also installed from that ppa? Yep. I wish they did a separate PPA for FF 3.6, FF4 and TB 3 -- Steve (Yorvyk) http://lubuntu.net -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Rugby Ubuntu UK Meet up
On 02/01/11 13:13, Laura Czajkowski wrote: I'm combining my love of Rugby and Ubuntu to have a meet up in March!There is the England V Ireland game one that day and I thought it would be fun to have a meet up that day! I may live to regret this! I've created the event on the Loco Directory, if anyone wants to sign up and come along it would be great to put more faces to IRC nicks! http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/team/615/detail/ Laura - -- https://wiki.ubuntu.com/czajkowski http://www.lczajkowski.com Skype: lauraczajkowski Thanks for organising this Laura. I'm in and have already booked a day-pass from SWMBO. Am really looking forward to watching the Paddies get wapped again. Al -- The Open Learning Centre http://www.theopenlearningcentre.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu mindshare....
For various reasons, I host my blog on wordpress.com rather than running my own Wordpress installation. They put an announcement on my admin page, about a holiday wallpaper they had commissioned. http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2010/12/21/wordpress-wallpaper/ Nothing odd here, just another American company trying to get a bit of publicity by spending a few dollars on an artist... ... then I read the line that started Need help changing your wallpaper? We have come a long way! It reads, for those who can't be bothered to click on the link: Here’s instructions for Ubuntuhttps://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuEyeCandy#Wallpaper, Mac OS X http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2478, and Windowshttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Change-your-desktop-background-wallpaper . Happy New Year, and hope to see some of you at the Design Museum. Mark -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
You've all seen the comings and goings of the likes of Google Wave, Plaxo, Plurk, Virb, Friendfeed, Friendster, Myspace... Well there's a new effort out there called Diaspora: http://join-diaspora.com in alpha right now with very limited numbers of invites. Here's my first impression: I think it might do what you wanted Buzz to do, but it isn't tied to anyone's company. Twitter is great for short posts and links, and very short chats. I like IRC/Jabber for text chats over just about anything else, but it isn't easy to do drawn out discussions spanning over several days. If you want to give diaspora a try, let me know and maybe others who have invites will also say hi in here as well. Diaspora might be pretty cool, but it won't be of any interest without a lot of like-minded people on it. Please consider joining us if - you enjoy testing all types of things with a bunch of people (that's why you're on this list, isn't it?) - you are willing to log in once a day for a while to try to help us get momentum - you are willing to try to get others in via your (currently) 5 invites. When you first get in to diaspora, you have two Aspects. These are simple groups of people, work and family. I created one I call Geeks where most of you would be. If you like diaspora, you can try and drag your family in from Facebook. Personally, I like diaspora as a discussion platform, but it isn't rich like FB. Because it's simple though, you can post to your groups and discuss with them. The down side is that it's yet another site to log in on. I have a few invites left if anyone wants thinks they want be willing to give it a try and I was hoping that other people with invites might also be willing to donate a few to interested parties. Cheers, Tim -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
I'd love to give diaspora a go, An invite would very much welcomed Thanks Neil Perry On 2 January 2011 19:16, Tim Dobson li...@tdobson.net wrote: You've all seen the comings and goings of the likes of Google Wave, Plaxo, Plurk, Virb, Friendfeed, Friendster, Myspace... Well there's a new effort out there called Diaspora: http://join-diaspora.com in alpha right now with very limited numbers of invites. Here's my first impression: I think it might do what you wanted Buzz to do, but it isn't tied to anyone's company. Twitter is great for short posts and links, and very short chats. I like IRC/Jabber for text chats over just about anything else, but it isn't easy to do drawn out discussions spanning over several days. If you want to give diaspora a try, let me know and maybe others who have invites will also say hi in here as well. Diaspora might be pretty cool, but it won't be of any interest without a lot of like-minded people on it. Please consider joining us if - you enjoy testing all types of things with a bunch of people (that's why you're on this list, isn't it?) - you are willing to log in once a day for a while to try to help us get momentum - you are willing to try to get others in via your (currently) 5 invites. When you first get in to diaspora, you have two Aspects. These are simple groups of people, work and family. I created one I call Geeks where most of you would be. If you like diaspora, you can try and drag your family in from Facebook. Personally, I like diaspora as a discussion platform, but it isn't rich like FB. Because it's simple though, you can post to your groups and discuss with them. The down side is that it's yet another site to log in on. I have a few invites left if anyone wants thinks they want be willing to give it a try and I was hoping that other people with invites might also be willing to donate a few to interested parties. Cheers, Tim -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On 2 January 2011 19:20, Neil Perry npe...@gmail.com wrote: I'd love to give diaspora a go, An invite would very much welcomed Thanks Neil Perry [aol] meee t! [/aol] But in all seriousness, yes please. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
That would be great. :-) On 2 Jan 2011 19:16, Tim Dobson li...@tdobson.net wrote: You've all seen the comings and goings of the likes of Google Wave, Plaxo, Plurk, Virb, Friendfeed, Friendster, Myspace... Well there's a new effort out there called Diaspora: http://join-diaspora.com in alpha right now with very limited numbers of invites. Here's my first impression: I think it might do what you wanted Buzz to do, but it isn't tied to anyone's company. Twitter is great for short posts and links, and very short chats. I like IRC/Jabber for text chats over just about anything else, but it isn't easy to do drawn out discussions spanning over several days. If you want to give diaspora a try, let me know and maybe others who have invites will also say hi in here as well. Diaspora might be pretty cool, but it won't be of any interest without a lot of like-minded people on it. Please consider joining us if - you enjoy testing all types of things with a bunch of people (that's why you're on this list, isn't it?) - you are willing to log in once a day for a while to try to help us get momentum - you are willing to try to get others in via your (currently) 5 invites. When you first get in to diaspora, you have two Aspects. These are simple groups of people, work and family. I created one I call Geeks where most of you would be. If you like diaspora, you can try and drag your family in from Facebook. Personally, I like diaspora as a discussion platform, but it isn't rich like FB. Because it's simple though, you can post to your groups and discuss with them. The down side is that it's yet another site to log in on. I have a few invites left if anyone wants thinks they want be willing to give it a try and I was hoping that other people with invites might also be willing to donate a few to interested parties. Cheers, Tim -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On 02/01/11 19:20, Neil Perry wrote: I'd love to give diaspora a go, An invite would very much welcomed Invite sent. :) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On 02/01/11 19:24, J Fernyhough wrote: On 2 January 2011 19:20, Neil Perry npe...@gmail.com wrote: I'd love to give diaspora a go, An invite would very much welcomed Thanks Neil Perry [aol] meee t! [/aol] But in all seriousness, yes please. Invited. :) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On Sun, 2011-01-02 at 19:16 +, Tim Dobson wrote: Well there's a new effort out there called Diaspora: http://join-diaspora.com in alpha right now with very limited numbers of invites. I've gone on the website and signed myself up for an invite. Hope I get one. Regards,Barry Drake -- What do you see when you use your Computer? Same old thing? ...There IS a Better Way! Ubuntu! -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
Cheers :-) On 2 Jan 2011 19:42, Tim Dobson li...@tdobson.net wrote: On 02/01/11 19:26, James Thomas wrote: That would be great. :-) Invited. :) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.c... -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
Invited Barry. Thanks for the invite Tim. Thanks Neil Perry On 2 January 2011 19:50, Barry Drake bdr...@crosswire.org wrote: On Sun, 2011-01-02 at 19:16 +, Tim Dobson wrote: Well there's a new effort out there called Diaspora: http://join-diaspora.com in alpha right now with very limited numbers of invites. I've gone on the website and signed myself up for an invite. Hope I get one. Regards,Barry Drake -- What do you see when you use your Computer? Same old thing? ...There IS a Better Way! Ubuntu! -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On Sun, 2011-01-02 at 19:16 +, Tim Dobson wrote: snip I have a few invites left if anyone wants thinks they want be willing to give it a try and I was hoping that other people with invites might also be willing to donate a few to interested parties. snip I've been following Diaspora* for some time, so if anyone has invites and is willing to give me one, could I have one please? I realise Tim is almost certainly out now, but anyone else? Cheers Vin -- Disclaimer: By sending an email to ANY of my addresses you are agreeing that: 1. I am by definition, the intended recipient 2. All information in the email is mine to do with as I see fit and make such financial profit, political mileage, or good joke as it lends itself to. In particular, I may quote it on usenet and/or IRC. 3. I may take the contents as representing the views of your company. 4. This overrides any disclaimer or statement of confidentiality that may be included on your message. 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.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On Sun, 2011-01-02 at 19:58 +, Neil Perry wrote: I've invited you Vin. Thanks Neil Perry snip Wow, that was fast. Thanks, Neil! Vin Shankar -- Disclaimer: By sending an email to ANY of my addresses you are agreeing that: 1. I am by definition, the intended recipient 2. All information in the email is mine to do with as I see fit and make such financial profit, political mileage, or good joke as it lends itself to. In particular, I may quote it on usenet and/or IRC. 3. I may take the contents as representing the views of your company. 4. This overrides any disclaimer or statement of confidentiality that may be included on your message. 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.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On 02/01/11 19:58, Neil Perry wrote: I've invited you Vin. Thanks for the community spirit. :D -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Diaspora handles
This would probably be a good time to start a separate thread for anyone who would like to share their Diaspora handles; mine is tdobson (at) joindiaspora.com (I'm tdobson everywhere!) :) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On 02/01/11 19:16, Tim Dobson wrote: You've all seen the comings and goings of the likes of Google Wave, Plaxo, Plurk, Virb, Friendfeed, Friendster, Myspace... Well there's a new effort out there called Diaspora: http://join-diaspora.com in alpha right now with very limited numbers of invites. Here's my first impression: I think it might do what you wanted Buzz to do, but it isn't tied to anyone's company. Twitter is great for short posts and links, and very short chats. I like IRC/Jabber for text chats over just about anything else, but it isn't easy to do drawn out discussions spanning over several days. If you want to give diaspora a try, let me know and maybe others who have invites will also say hi in here as well. Diaspora might be pretty cool, but it won't be of any interest without a lot of like-minded people on it. Please consider joining us if - you enjoy testing all types of things with a bunch of people (that's why you're on this list, isn't it?) - you are willing to log in once a day for a while to try to help us get momentum - you are willing to try to get others in via your (currently) 5 invites. When you first get in to diaspora, you have two Aspects. These are simple groups of people, work and family. I created one I call Geeks where most of you would be. If you like diaspora, you can try and drag your family in from Facebook. Personally, I like diaspora as a discussion platform, but it isn't rich like FB. Because it's simple though, you can post to your groups and discuss with them. The down side is that it's yet another site to log in on. I have a few invites left if anyone wants thinks they want be willing to give it a try and I was hoping that other people with invites might also be willing to donate a few to interested parties. Cheers, Tim If there's a spare invite I'd like to give it a go. Andrew -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora handles
Good Idea that man. mine is nperry (at) joindiaspora.com http://joindiaspora.com/As Tim, I'm nperry everywhere. Neil Perry On 2 January 2011 20:07, Tim Dobson li...@tdobson.net wrote: This would probably be a good time to start a separate thread for anyone who would like to share their Diaspora handles; mine is tdobson (at) joindiaspora.com (I'm tdobson everywhere!) :) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
Andrew, Sent. Thanks Neil Perry On 2 January 2011 20:08, Andrew Savin andrew.sa...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: On 02/01/11 19:16, Tim Dobson wrote: You've all seen the comings and goings of the likes of Google Wave, Plaxo, Plurk, Virb, Friendfeed, Friendster, Myspace... Well there's a new effort out there called Diaspora: http://join-diaspora.com in alpha right now with very limited numbers of invites. Here's my first impression: I think it might do what you wanted Buzz to do, but it isn't tied to anyone's company. Twitter is great for short posts and links, and very short chats. I like IRC/Jabber for text chats over just about anything else, but it isn't easy to do drawn out discussions spanning over several days. If you want to give diaspora a try, let me know and maybe others who have invites will also say hi in here as well. Diaspora might be pretty cool, but it won't be of any interest without a lot of like-minded people on it. Please consider joining us if - you enjoy testing all types of things with a bunch of people (that's why you're on this list, isn't it?) - you are willing to log in once a day for a while to try to help us get momentum - you are willing to try to get others in via your (currently) 5 invites. When you first get in to diaspora, you have two Aspects. These are simple groups of people, work and family. I created one I call Geeks where most of you would be. If you like diaspora, you can try and drag your family in from Facebook. Personally, I like diaspora as a discussion platform, but it isn't rich like FB. Because it's simple though, you can post to your groups and discuss with them. The down side is that it's yet another site to log in on. I have a few invites left if anyone wants thinks they want be willing to give it a try and I was hoping that other people with invites might also be willing to donate a few to interested parties. Cheers, Tim If there's a spare invite I'd like to give it a go. Andrew -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On 02/01/11 20:08, Andrew Savin wrote: On 02/01/11 19:16, Tim Dobson wrote: You've all seen the comings and goings of the likes of Google Wave, Plaxo, Plurk, Virb, Friendfeed, Friendster, Myspace... Well there's a new effort out there called Diaspora: http://join-diaspora.com in alpha right now with very limited numbers of invites. Here's my first impression: I think it might do what you wanted Buzz to do, but it isn't tied to anyone's company. Twitter is great for short posts and links, and very short chats. I like IRC/Jabber for text chats over just about anything else, but it isn't easy to do drawn out discussions spanning over several days. If you want to give diaspora a try, let me know and maybe others who have invites will also say hi in here as well. Diaspora might be pretty cool, but it won't be of any interest without a lot of like-minded people on it. Please consider joining us if - you enjoy testing all types of things with a bunch of people (that's why you're on this list, isn't it?) - you are willing to log in once a day for a while to try to help us get momentum - you are willing to try to get others in via your (currently) 5 invites. When you first get in to diaspora, you have two Aspects. These are simple groups of people, work and family. I created one I call Geeks where most of you would be. If you like diaspora, you can try and drag your family in from Facebook. Personally, I like diaspora as a discussion platform, but it isn't rich like FB. Because it's simple though, you can post to your groups and discuss with them. The down side is that it's yet another site to log in on. I have a few invites left if anyone wants thinks they want be willing to give it a try and I was hoping that other people with invites might also be willing to donate a few to interested parties. Cheers, Tim If there's a spare invite I'd like to give it a go. Andrew Now that's quick. Thanks a lot. Andrew -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora handles
On Sun, 2011-01-02 at 20:08 +, Neil Perry wrote: Good Idea that man. snip Seconded! I'm darael (at) joindiaspora.com I'm darael everywhere, except a few odd places where it's inexplicably taken. Vin Shankar -- Disclaimer: By sending an email to ANY of my addresses you are agreeing that: 1. I am by definition, the intended recipient 2. All information in the email is mine to do with as I see fit and make such financial profit, political mileage, or good joke as it lends itself to. In particular, I may quote it on usenet and/or IRC. 3. I may take the contents as representing the views of your company. 4. This overrides any disclaimer or statement of confidentiality that may be included on your message. 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.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora handles
ptay...@joindiaspora.com On 2 January 2011 20:16, Vinothan Shankar neversaymon...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, 2011-01-02 at 20:08 +, Neil Perry wrote: Good Idea that man. snip Seconded! I'm darael (at) joindiaspora.com I'm darael everywhere, except a few odd places where it's inexplicably taken. Vin Shankar -- Disclaimer: By sending an email to ANY of my addresses you are agreeing that: 1. I am by definition, the intended recipient 2. All information in the email is mine to do with as I see fit and make such financial profit, political mileage, or good joke as it lends itself to. In particular, I may quote it on usenet and/or IRC. 3. I may take the contents as representing the views of your company. 4. This overrides any disclaimer or statement of confidentiality that may be included on your message. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
When did they start coming out? I signed up, but haven't seen anything (unless it got spam binned in error). I wouldn't mind an invite if there is one going :) Steve -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On 2 January 2011 20:11, Andrew Savin andrew.sa...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: On 02/01/11 20:08, Andrew Savin wrote: On 02/01/11 19:16, Tim Dobson wrote: You've all seen the comings and goings of the likes of Google Wave, Plaxo, Plurk, Virb, Friendfeed, Friendster, Myspace... Well there's a new effort out there called Diaspora: http://join-diaspora.com in alpha right now with very limited numbers of invites. I have been waiting to try Diaspora out for a while too, so if someone could send me an invite that would be most appreciated. Thank you -- John Stevenson Lean Agile Consultant / Coach jr0cket.com | leanagilemachine.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On Sun, 2011-01-02 at 20:21 +, Steve Fisher wrote: When did they start coming out? I signed up, but haven't seen anything (unless it got spam binned in error). I wouldn't mind an invite if there is one going :) On its way! Vin Shankar -- Disclaimer: By sending an email to ANY of my addresses you are agreeing that: 1. I am by definition, the intended recipient 2. All information in the email is mine to do with as I see fit and make such financial profit, political mileage, or good joke as it lends itself to. In particular, I may quote it on usenet and/or IRC. 3. I may take the contents as representing the views of your company. 4. This overrides any disclaimer or statement of confidentiality that may be included on your message. 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.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On Sun, 2011-01-02 at 20:23 +, John Stevenson wrote: On 2 January 2011 20:11, Andrew Savin andrew.sa...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: On 02/01/11 20:08, Andrew Savin wrote: On 02/01/11 19:16, Tim Dobson wrote: You've all seen the comings and goings of the likes of Google Wave, Plaxo, Plurk, Virb, Friendfeed, Friendster, Myspace... Well there's a new effort out there called Diaspora: http://join-diaspora.com in alpha right now with very limited numbers of invites. I have been waiting to try Diaspora out for a while too, so if someone could send me an invite that would be most appreciated. On its way! Thank you You're very welcome. Vin Shankar -- Disclaimer: By sending an email to ANY of my addresses you are agreeing that: 1. I am by definition, the intended recipient 2. All information in the email is mine to do with as I see fit and make such financial profit, political mileage, or good joke as it lends itself to. In particular, I may quote it on usenet and/or IRC. 3. I may take the contents as representing the views of your company. 4. This overrides any disclaimer or statement of confidentiality that may be included on your message. 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.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
Thanks Vinothan, I now have 5 invites on a first come basis, email me on xirco...@gmail.com Cheers Steve -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
I'd love an invite if there's a spare one going. *grovel grovel* Thanks! On 02/01/11 19:16, Tim Dobson wrote: snip I have a few invites left if anyone wants thinks they want be willing to give it a try and I was hoping that other people with invites might also be willing to donate a few to interested parties. Cheers, Tim -- *Ronnie* -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora handles
Ok ... I'm andrew_savin (at) joindiaspora.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
Ronnie Sent. Cheers Steve -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On 2 Jan 2011, at 19:16, Tim Dobson li...@tdobson.net wrote: You've all seen the comings and goings of the likes of Google Wave, Plaxo, Plurk, Virb, Friendfeed, Friendster, Myspace... Well there's a new effort out there called Diaspora: http://join-diaspora.com in alpha right now with very limited numbers of invites. Here's my first impression: I think it might do what you wanted Buzz to do, but it isn't tied to anyone's company. Twitter is great for short posts and links, and very short chats. I like IRC/Jabber for text chats over just about anything else, but it isn't easy to do drawn out discussions spanning over several days. If you want to give diaspora a try, let me know and maybe others who have invites will also say hi in here as well. Diaspora might be pretty cool, but it won't be of any interest without a lot of like-minded people on it. Please consider joining us if - you enjoy testing all types of things with a bunch of people (that's why you're on this list, isn't it?) - you are willing to log in once a day for a while to try to help us get momentum - you are willing to try to get others in via your (currently) 5 invites. When you first get in to diaspora, you have two Aspects. These are simple groups of people, work and family. I created one I call Geeks where most of you would be. If you like diaspora, you can try and drag your family in from Facebook. Personally, I like diaspora as a discussion platform, but it isn't rich like FB. Because it's simple though, you can post to your groups and discuss with them. The down side is that it's yet another site to log in on. I have a few invites left if anyone wants thinks they want be willing to give it a try and I was hoping that other people with invites might also be willing to donate a few to interested parties. Cheers, Tim -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ I just signed up for the invite. Heard about it a while ago, and wouldn't mind giving it a go. Cheers Liam -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On 02/01/11 20:36, Liam Gallear wrote: On 2 Jan 2011, at 19:16, Tim Dobsonli...@tdobson.net wrote: You've all seen the comings and goings of the likes of Google Wave, Plaxo, Plurk, Virb, Friendfeed, Friendster, Myspace... Well there's a new effort out there called Diaspora: http://join-diaspora.com in alpha right now with very limited numbers of invites. Here's my first impression: I think it might do what you wanted Buzz to do, but it isn't tied to anyone's company. Twitter is great for short posts and links, and very short chats. I like IRC/Jabber for text chats over just about anything else, but it isn't easy to do drawn out discussions spanning over several days. If you want to give diaspora a try, let me know and maybe others who have invites will also say hi in here as well. Diaspora might be pretty cool, but it won't be of any interest without a lot of like-minded people on it. Please consider joining us if - you enjoy testing all types of things with a bunch of people (that's why you're on this list, isn't it?) - you are willing to log in once a day for a while to try to help us get momentum - you are willing to try to get others in via your (currently) 5 invites. When you first get in to diaspora, you have two Aspects. These are simple groups of people, work and family. I created one I call Geeks where most of you would be. If you like diaspora, you can try and drag your family in from Facebook. Personally, I like diaspora as a discussion platform, but it isn't rich like FB. Because it's simple though, you can post to your groups and discuss with them. The down side is that it's yet another site to log in on. I have a few invites left if anyone wants thinks they want be willing to give it a try and I was hoping that other people with invites might also be willing to donate a few to interested parties. Cheers, Tim -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ I just signed up for the invite. Heard about it a while ago, and wouldn't mind giving it a go. Cheers Liam One on it's way Andrew -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora handles
Muchos grassy-ass to Steve Fisher for my invite. I'm: ronnietuc...@joindiaspora.com I'll add the previous 'diaspora handles' peoples to my 'g33k' list :D -- *Ronnie* -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On 2 January 2011 20:36, Liam Gallear liam.gall...@gmail.com wrote: I just signed up for the invite. Heard about it a while ago, and wouldn't mind giving it a go. Cheers Liam Sent! -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora handles
xir...@joindiaspora.com I like the way you can set up groups, very neat! Steve -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On 2 January 2011 20:42, J Fernyhough j.fernyho...@gmail.com wrote: On 2 January 2011 20:36, Liam Gallear liam.gall...@gmail.com wrote: I just signed up for the invite. Heard about it a while ago, and wouldn't mind giving it a go. Cheers Liam Sent! -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ Hi, Not sure I get it I gave up facebook for wanting too much of me (data etc)! Is this that different? If so I'll sign up :) Mark -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On 02/01/11 20:42, J Fernyhough wrote: On 2 January 2011 20:36, Liam Gallearliam.gall...@gmail.com wrote: I just signed up for the invite. Heard about it a while ago, and wouldn't mind giving it a go. Cheers Liam Sent! Ah ... you beat me to it! Andrew -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
Sent, this is my last one. Thanks Neil Perry On 2 January 2011 20:23, John Stevenson j...@jr0cket.com wrote: On 2 January 2011 20:11, Andrew Savin andrew.sa...@blueyonder.co.ukwrote: On 02/01/11 20:08, Andrew Savin wrote: On 02/01/11 19:16, Tim Dobson wrote: You've all seen the comings and goings of the likes of Google Wave, Plaxo, Plurk, Virb, Friendfeed, Friendster, Myspace... Well there's a new effort out there called Diaspora: http://join-diaspora.com in alpha right now with very limited numbers of invites. I have been waiting to try Diaspora out for a while too, so if someone could send me an invite that would be most appreciated. Thank you -- John Stevenson Lean Agile Consultant / Coach jr0cket.com | leanagilemachine.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora handles
jonathon@ Went for a classy first name handle. :D -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora Handles
Hi folks, ajbin...@joindiaspora.com If anyone's stuck for an invite, email me direct. Thanks to Steve for mine. Regards, Gus -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora handles
Galzzly. Use it nearly everywhere Regards, Liam Gallear -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
just signed up and waiting for an invite :p From: npe...@gmail.com Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2011 20:53:11 + To: ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora Sent, this is my last one. ThanksNeil Perry On 2 January 2011 20:23, John Stevenson j...@jr0cket.com wrote: On 2 January 2011 20:11, Andrew Savin andrew.sa...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: On 02/01/11 20:08, Andrew Savin wrote: On 02/01/11 19:16, Tim Dobson wrote: You've all seen the comings and goings of the likes of Google Wave, Plaxo, Plurk, Virb, Friendfeed, Friendster, Myspace... Well there's a new effort out there called Diaspora: http://join-diaspora.com in alpha right now with very limited numbers of invites. I have been waiting to try Diaspora out for a while too, so if someone could send me an invite that would be most appreciated. Thank you -- John Stevenson Lean Agile Consultant / Coach jr0cket.com | leanagilemachine.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On 2 Jan 2011, at 20:50, Andrew Savin andrew.sa...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: On 02/01/11 20:42, J Fernyhough wrote: On 2 January 2011 20:36, Liam Gallearliam.gall...@gmail.com wrote: I just signed up for the invite. Heard about it a while ago, and wouldn't mind giving it a go. Cheers Liam Sent! Ah ... you beat me to it! Andrew -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ Thanks to you both. I'll get online not on my phone and sort everything out. Regards, Liam Gallear -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora Handles
On 2 January 2011 20:55, A J Binnie gus.bin...@gmail.com wrote: Hi folks, ajbin...@joindiaspora.com If anyone's stuck for an invite, email me direct. Thanks to Steve for mine. Regards, Gus -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ Wow, Everyone is going crazy for the invites :) One for me then please? Mark -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
Had one left, sent.. Thanks Neil Perry On 2 January 2011 20:56, Martin Jernberg cs_bit...@msn.com wrote: just signed up and waiting for an invite :p -- From: npe...@gmail.com Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2011 20:53:11 + To: ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora Sent, this is my last one. Thanks Neil Perry On 2 January 2011 20:23, John Stevenson j...@jr0cket.com wrote: On 2 January 2011 20:11, Andrew Savin andrew.sa...@blueyonder.co.ukwrote: On 02/01/11 20:08, Andrew Savin wrote: On 02/01/11 19:16, Tim Dobson wrote: You've all seen the comings and goings of the likes of Google Wave, Plaxo, Plurk, Virb, Friendfeed, Friendster, Myspace... Well there's a new effort out there called Diaspora: http://join-diaspora.com in alpha right now with very limited numbers of invites. I have been waiting to try Diaspora out for a while too, so if someone could send me an invite that would be most appreciated. Thank you -- John Stevenson Lean Agile Consultant / Coach jr0cket.com | leanagilemachine.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On 2 Jan 2011, at 20:56, Martin Jernberg cs_bit...@msn.com wrote: just signed up and waiting for an invite :p From: npe...@gmail.com Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2011 20:53:11 + To: ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora Sent, this is my last one. Thanks Neil Perry On 2 January 2011 20:23, John Stevenson j...@jr0cket.com wrote: On 2 January 2011 20:11, Andrew Savin andrew.sa...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: On 02/01/11 20:08, Andrew Savin wrote: On 02/01/11 19:16, Tim Dobson wrote: You've all seen the comings and goings of the likes of Google Wave, Plaxo, Plurk, Virb, Friendfeed, Friendster, Myspace... Well there's a new effort out there called Diaspora: http://join-diaspora.com in alpha right now with very limited numbers of invites. I have been waiting to try Diaspora out for a while too, so if someone could send me an invite that would be most appreciated. Thank you -- John Stevenson Lean Agile Consultant / Coach jr0cket.com | leanagilemachine.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ Sent. Regards, Liam Gallear -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
got 2 invites will register as bittin now :) From: liam.gall...@gmail.com Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2011 21:00:30 + To: ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora On 2 Jan 2011, at 20:56, Martin Jernberg cs_bit...@msn.com wrote: just signed up and waiting for an invite :p From: npe...@gmail.com Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2011 20:53:11 + To: ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora Sent, this is my last one. ThanksNeil Perry On 2 January 2011 20:23, John Stevenson j...@jr0cket.com wrote: On 2 January 2011 20:11, Andrew Savin andrew.sa...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: On 02/01/11 20:08, Andrew Savin wrote: On 02/01/11 19:16, Tim Dobson wrote: You've all seen the comings and goings of the likes of Google Wave, Plaxo, Plurk, Virb, Friendfeed, Friendster, Myspace... Well there's a new effort out there called Diaspora: http://join-diaspora.com in alpha right now with very limited numbers of invites. I have been waiting to try Diaspora out for a while too, so if someone could send me an invite that would be most appreciated. Thank you -- John Stevenson Lean Agile Consultant / Coach jr0cket.com | leanagilemachine.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ Sent. Regards, Liam Gallear -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora handles
:) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ Hi all, Just joined markymoo (at) joindiaspora.com feel free to aspect me :) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu mindshare....
snip Here’s instructions for Ubuntu, Mac OS X, and Windows. That's pretty cool Mark. Let's hope it's a sign of things to come for 2011! Happy New Year all. Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora handles
bit...@joindiaspora.com feel free to aspect me aswell :) From: markymo...@gmail.com Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2011 21:22:34 + To: ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora handles :) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ Hi all, Just joined markymoo (at) joindiaspora.com feel free to aspect me :) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
Sent! :) On 02/01/11 21:52, Simon Greenwood wrote: On 2 January 2011 21:39, Ronnie Tucker ron...@ronnietucker.co.uk mailto:ron...@ronnietucker.co.uk wrote: I've got a couple of invites left if anyone still wants one? I'll have one if they're still available. Thanks Simon -- Twitter: @sfgreenwood Is this your sanderling? -- *Ronnie* -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
Hi Ronnie, On Sun, 2 Jan 2011, Ronnie Tucker wrote: I've got a couple of invites left if anyone still wants one? -- *Ronnie* I'd love one if you've got a spare! -Matt -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
on its way! On 02/01/11 22:13, Matt Thompson wrote: Hi Ronnie, On Sun, 2 Jan 2011, Ronnie Tucker wrote: I've got a couple of invites left if anyone still wants one? -- *Ronnie* I'd love one if you've got a spare! -Matt -- *Ronnie* -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On 2 January 2011 22:13, Matt Thompson ma...@defunct.ca wrote: Hi Ronnie, On Sun, 2 Jan 2011, Ronnie Tucker wrote: I've got a couple of invites left if anyone still wants one? -- *Ronnie* I'd love one if you've got a spare! -Matt -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ I got 5 invites if anyone wants one? Mark -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora handles
sfgreenw...@joindiaspora.com I'm sfgreenwood in most places. Like below. -- Twitter: @sfgreenwood Is this your sanderling? -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On 02/01/2011 22:15, Mark wrote: I got 5 invites if anyone wants one? Mark Would love one, if I'm not too late and you've got some left. John -- John Levin http://www.anterotesis.com http://www.facebook.com/john.levin http://twitter.com/anterotesis -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On 2 January 2011 22:15, Mark markymo...@gmail.com wrote: I got 5 invites if anyone wants one? Mark Any invites left? I would love one please :-) -- Philip Stubbs -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On 2 January 2011 22:34, Philip Stubbs phi...@stuphi.co.uk wrote: On 2 January 2011 22:15, Mark markymo...@gmail.com wrote: I got 5 invites if anyone wants one? Mark Any invites left? I would love one please :-) -- Philip Stubbs -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ @philip and @john Sent and on way!:) 3 left... -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
Go on, I'll bite. I've actually been pinning my hopes on OneSocialWeb, but things there seem to be moving slowly, and in theory they'll eventually become interoperable once the SWAT0 [0] work is completed. JT [0] http://federatedsocialweb.net/wiki/SWAT0 Sent from my HTC -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
Hi James, One on its way. --Sent from Samsung Galaxy On 2 Jan 2011 23:07, James Tait james.t...@wyrddreams.org wrote: Go on, I'll bite. I've actually been pinning my hopes on OneSocialWeb, but things there seem to be moving slowly, and in theory they'll eventually become interoperable once the SWAT0 [0] work is completed. JT [0] http://federatedsocialweb.net/wiki/SWAT0 Sent from my HTC -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora handles
notg...@joindiaspora.com I'm also notgary most other places. On 2 January 2011 22:22, Simon Greenwood sfgreenw...@gmail.com wrote: sfgreenw...@joindiaspora.com I'm sfgreenwood in most places. Like below. -- Twitter: @sfgreenwood Is this your sanderling? -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On 2 Jan 2011 23:15, Mark markymo...@gmail.com wrote: Hi James, One on its way. --Sent from Samsung Galaxy On 2 Jan 2011 23:07, James Tait james.t...@wyrddreams.org wrote: Go on, I'll bite. I've actually been pinning my hopes on OneSocialWeb, but things there seem to be moving slowly, and in theory they'll eventually become interoperable once the SWAT0 [0] work is completed. JT [0] http://federatedsocialweb.net/wiki/SWAT0 Sent from my HTC -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ I would love an invite if someone has one spare. Thanks -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora handles
jamestait same as pretty much everywhere. Sent from my HTC -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora handles
stu...@joindiaspora.com -- Philip Stubbs -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora handles
On 2 January 2011 20:07, Tim Dobson li...@tdobson.net wrote: This would probably be a good time to start a separate thread for anyone who would like to share their Diaspora handles; Nice idea Tim! I'm po...@joindiaspora.com Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
Hi, anyone still have invites left please? Dino T. You've all seen the comings and goings of the likes of Google Wave, Plaxo, Plurk, Virb, Friendfeed, Friendster, Myspace... Well there's a new effort out there called Diaspora: http://join-diaspora.com in alpha right now with very limited numbers of invites. Here's my first impression: I think it might do what you wanted Buzz to do, but it isn't tied to anyone's company. Twitter is great for short posts and links, and very short chats. I like IRC/Jabber for text chats over just about anything else, but it isn't easy to do drawn out discussions spanning over several days. If you want to give diaspora a try, let me know and maybe others who have invites will also say hi in here as well. Diaspora might be pretty cool, but it won't be of any interest without a lot of like-minded people on it. Please consider joining us if - you enjoy testing all types of things with a bunch of people (that's why you're on this list, isn't it?) - you are willing to log in once a day for a while to try to help us get momentum - you are willing to try to get others in via your (currently) 5 invites. When you first get in to diaspora, you have two Aspects. These are simple groups of people, work and family. I created one I call Geeks where most of you would be. If you like diaspora, you can try and drag your family in from Facebook. Personally, I like diaspora as a discussion platform, but it isn't rich like FB. Because it's simple though, you can post to your groups and discuss with them. The down side is that it's yet another site to log in on. I have a few invites left if anyone wants thinks they want be willing to give it a try and I was hoping that other people with invites might also be willing to donate a few to interested parties. Cheers, Tim -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
