Re: [Hampshire] Linux friendly printer

2015-11-22 Thread Tony Wood
On 22/11/15 07:55, Bob Dunlop wrote: --- 8< --- We have an HP4150DPN brought from Jamies many years ago. 1200 dpi colour networked Postscript. --- 8< --- Only issue, it consumes 45W in standbye. We use it for frost protection in the garden office. :) -- Tony Wood -- Pleas

Re: [Hampshire] Hants Meeting

2015-09-19 Thread Tony Wood
On 19/09/15 22:07, Peter Collins wrote: On 19 September 2015 at 21:20, Tony Wood <tonywoo...@ntlworld.com <mailto:tonywoo...@ntlworld.com>> wrote: We've had Hants LUG meetings in the past at IBM in Hursley - that is a very good venue (good canteen too!) Have

Re: [Hampshire] Hants Meeting

2015-09-19 Thread Tony Wood
We've had Hants LUG meetings in the past at IBM in Hursley - that is a very good venue (good canteen too!) Have we still got members working there - any chance of a repeat invitation for LUG meetings? Tony Wood On 19/09/15 18:31, Peter Collins wrote: Hi all, I have only ever attended

Re: [Hampshire] Dead server

2015-05-17 Thread Tony Wood
the dud memory in my PC. But I expect you've already tried that. :) -- Tony Wood -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --

Re: [Hampshire] UK digital skills report

2015-02-19 Thread Tony Wood
on this, of course? (I don't mind being temporary and fragile: it's always been a lot of fun - so far.) -- Tony Wood -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --

[Hampshire] Desmond Armstrong: funeral now is at 1130

2015-01-23 Thread Tony Wood
please: http://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/about/charities/pages/cancer-campaign.aspx -- Tony Wood -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --

Re: [Hampshire] Code base and Emergency Data Laws

2014-07-17 Thread Tony Wood
working with the UK. One of the worst headlines, is the speed at which the legislation is being pushed through parliament. Many long-term effects are, or seem to be, left in lap of the gods. Best regards Damian +1 -- Tony Wood -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface

Re: [Hampshire] Top posting

2014-05-28 Thread Tony Wood
to start a vicious flame war :( One of the things I like best about our list is the paucity of flaming. -- Tony Wood (Bottom-posting if he remembers to change his account settings) -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire

Re: [Hampshire] Top posting

2014-05-20 Thread Tony Wood
is not riddled with success. There's lots to dislike about how others post (being a grumpy old man, my list is long), but the choice to read others' posts is the reader's alone. I nominate Keith's response as 'Posting of the Month'. -- Tony Wood (... who sometimes forgets to reset his mail client

Re: [Hampshire] Spam from me.

2014-05-18 Thread Tony Wood
I've had a few like that - but only from friends using Windows computers. Is yours using a Linux OS? Tony Wood On 18/05/14 16:22, Clive Woodfine wrote: This morning my wife received an email from me that I had not sent! It had a link to a website. I have just looked at my in box

Re: [Hampshire] Surrey LUG December/Christmas pub meet

2013-12-02 Thread Tony Wood
Hi Robert Either date suits as the diary here now stands. I'd prefer The Keystone because it's closer to the main station. Tony Wood On 01/12/13 18:38, Robert Longstaff wrote: Hello. As the last BaB was only recently and given that people have likely already got other plans

Re: [Hampshire] SATA conundrum

2013-11-27 Thread Tony Wood
Been there too. I've had more than one SATA cable go haywire. We live and learn. Tony Wood On 27/11/13 21:49, Chris Dennis wrote: Thanks again for all the potentially useful replies. I found an older SATA drive with a 1.5Gb/3Gb jumper -- that wouldn't work either. And then, guess

Re: [Hampshire] Surrey LUG Bring-a-box meeting: 12th October 2013, Lion Brewery Pub (Ash)

2013-10-05 Thread Tony Wood
My usual offer of lifts from local stations (Farnborough Main, North Camp) to the BaB on 12 Oct. applies. Contact me off-list. Tony Wood On 05/10/13 12:49, Robert Longstaff wrote: Hello. Shorter notice than I would have liked but now confirmed: the next Surrey LUG BaB

Re: [Hampshire] Privacy ( was choice of motherboard for use with Linux)

2013-09-16 Thread Tony Wood
of such a man may be on his first entering a neighbourhood ... - Jane Austen Tony Wood d:-) On 16 September 2013 10:44, Gordon Scott gor...@gscott.co.uk mailto:gor...@gscott.co.uk wrote: On Sun, 2013-09-15 at 21:54 +0100, Daniel Llewellyn wrote: And the reason people refer

Re: [Hampshire] Privacy ( was choice of motherboard for use with Linux)

2013-09-16 Thread Tony Wood
advertising other than from firms I've dealt with. Mind you, I have no Twitter or Facebook accounts. d:-) -- Tony Wood -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --

Re: [Hampshire] Privacy ( was choice of motherboard for use with Linux)

2013-09-16 Thread Tony Wood
On 16/09/13 16:41, Lisi wrote: On Monday 16 September 2013 14:49:27 Tony Wood wrote: On 16/09/13 12:23, Daniel Llewellyn wrote: I think Facebook is probably the worst offender in terms of potential privacy issues in regards to targeted advertising. I'm listed on there as being Single, so

Re: [Hampshire] How to get your foot in the door?

2013-08-20 Thread Tony Wood
, there would be a few fewer of my scanners, printers and computer components in landfill! Tony Wood ... 8 As for how to break in, networking (the social sort, not computer networking) is always a good idea. Go to meets and clubs, they are not for gurus only, talk on mailing lists etc

Re: [Hampshire] How to get your foot in the door?

2013-08-20 Thread Tony Wood
being Red Hat is what I have stuck with. Rule 1 of being a Linux guru. Don't top post. :) Ooops! :-) -- Tony Wood Non-guru -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --

Re: [Hampshire] How to get your foot in the door?

2013-08-20 Thread Tony Wood
On 20/08/13 17:11, Lisi wrote: On Tuesday 20 August 2013 15:28:15 Alan Pope wrote: advocating the use of Ubuntu and generally acting like a bit of a fanboy. a _bit_ of a fanboy??? ;-) Lisi LOL Great post Lisi. -- Tony Wood -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface

Re: [Hampshire] Linux compatible cameras

2013-06-16 Thread Tony Wood
. Tony Wood On 16/06/13 10:12, Keith Edmunds wrote: I'm looking for a simple-to-use camera that is Linux compatible. It's for my mum, who is in her 70s, so point, click is about as complex as it needs to be. Her PC runs Linux, supported by yours truly from 165 miles away, so ideally she

Re: [Hampshire] Linux-compatible cameras

2013-06-16 Thread Tony Wood
On 16/06/13 17:01, Lisi wrote: On Sunday 16 June 2013 16:38:55 Chris. Aubrey-Smith wrote: As a septuagenarian myself, I'm not entirely sure how I should react to this. :-) I wasn't sure how to take it either! Lisi +1 ... I decided just to be proud. -- Tony Wood -- Please post

Re: [Hampshire] Surrey LUG Bring-a-box meeting: 8th June 2013, Lincore (Reigate)

2013-06-09 Thread Tony Wood
!) subject. (I want a signed copy please, Jay.) Thanks also to Robert for organising the meeting. White House is OK by me for Thurs 20th SLUG pub meet venue. -- Tony Wood -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL

Re: [Hampshire] Wiki broken?

2013-04-25 Thread Tony Wood
:-) Tony Wood On 25/04/13 10:00, Chris Dennis wrote: On 24/04/13 22:40, Lisi wrote: On Wednesday 24 April 2013 19:22:00 Chris Dennis wrote: Done! User name: deleted Password: deleted Did you really mean to publicise those, Chris? Lisi Yes, it's called 'reverse

Re: [Hampshire] Digital SLR recommendations

2013-02-18 Thread Tony Wood
For web use, stills cameras with a video function can produce ideal file-size with acceptable definition; you don't always need full DVD quality. Saves carting two cameras too. Tony Wood On 18/02/13 17:42, john lewis wrote: On Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:02:00 + Roger Munford rogermunf

Re: [Hampshire] SSD Laptop HDD as drop-in replacement?

2013-02-10 Thread Tony Wood
They usually come with a spacer/adapter. Works fine in my netbook. Tony Wood On 10/02/13 14:14, Chris Dennis wrote: On 09/02/13 14:00, James Courtier-Dutton wrote: On 8 February 2013 21:50, Imran Chaudhry ichaud...@gmail.com wrote: I'm thinking of buying an SSD for my Dell

Re: [Hampshire] Promoting LUG meets via social networking

2013-01-28 Thread Tony Wood
a number of pub meets amongst the Surrey LUG BaB meetings throughout the year - getting ever closer to the 'something for everyone' :) robert_ Brilliant, Robert! TYVM. -- Tony Wood -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Hampshire] Scamming call

2013-01-27 Thread Tony Wood
?'; and told that the caller is ringing 'from the UK'. My usual response is to say: I don't believe you, before putting the phone down. (We are registered with TPS.) Tony Wood On 27/01/13 19:19, Keith Edmunds wrote: On Sun, 27 Jan 2013 15:56:41 +, b...@fineby.me.uk

Re: [Hampshire] Scamming call

2013-01-27 Thread Tony Wood
Oh I like that, Brad: the witness protection idea. I think the pause on answering (many calls) is due to computer dialling connecting the call centre worker when it finds an answered phone. When I'm addressed by name - in such circumstances - I never admit to being ... Tony Wood

Re: [Hampshire] Scamming call

2013-01-25 Thread Tony Wood
Have I got this right, Victor: you feel sorry for those knowingly making dishonest cold calls to con the public? Tony Wood On 25/01/13 16:56, Victor Churchill wrote: I, somewhat to my shame, 'toyed' with one of those Hello, my name is Tom and I am calling to tell you

Re: [Hampshire] Communications Data Bill

2012-12-14 Thread Tony Wood
overload the system: I couldn't possibly comment. Tony Wood (from Linux netbook) On 14/12/12 10:09, Andy Smith wrote: Hello, On Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 07:55:06PM +, Tim Brocklehurst wrote: I can't wait until GCHQ realises exactly how much e-mail traffic there is! Even if GCHQ somehow does

Re: [Hampshire] An interesting rsync problem

2012-11-17 Thread Tony Wood
is the correct use. Trust me - my uncle worked for the OED. ;-] Cheers Rob Not so! You'll be telling us next that swans can fly. -- Tony Wood (from Linux PC) -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http

Re: [Hampshire] DVB Tuners *OT*

2012-11-12 Thread Tony Wood
for me to take it to the council dump - it weighs 48kg Mike Dwerryhouse Same here. I split our 28 CRT TV into parts to take it to the council recycling depot. Couldn't lift the whole thing into the boot. -- Tony Wood (from Linux PC) -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web

Re: [Hampshire] Most odd behaviour playing .ogg, YouTube, others?

2012-11-12 Thread Tony Wood
got out of my chair forgetting I had headphones on - and the socket had then stopped working!) -- Tony Wood (from Linux PC) -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --

Re: [Hampshire] Ubuntu Unity

2012-11-09 Thread Tony Wood
re-labelled) 'Ubuntu' key to find stuff on my computer. Only other distro I've properly tried was Mint12 on my PC and I didn't get on with that. (I'm going to try RISC on my Pi when I have some time.) -- Tony Wood (from Linux netbook) -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web

Re: [Hampshire] Ubuntu Unity

2012-09-30 Thread Tony Wood
several cross platform programs for the previous 6 months. It came to a time when full immersion seemed appropriate. It paid off! :-) +1 -- Tony Wood (from Linux netbook - Ubuntu 12.04 LTS) -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman

Re: [Hampshire] Ubuntu Unity

2012-09-28 Thread Tony Wood
On 28/09/12 10:00, alan c wrote: On 27/09/12 19:52, Jack Knight wrote: As it happens, after I discovered some love for Unity, popey posted this: http://youtu.be/xA9EHaNc2VI Which for me added the icing on the cake. Enjoy. +1 +1 -- Tony Wood Member n* of Popey Fan Club (from Linux

Re: [Hampshire] Netbook batteries

2012-07-31 Thread Tony Wood
I found Amazon to be cheapest for my Samsung's battery. About £25. Not Samsung. Been working very well. They seem to do a huge range. HTH Tony Wood (from Linux PC) On 31/07/12 13:40, Paul Tansom wrote: Does anyone know of a good place to get netbook batteries? I've been looking around

[Hampshire] Customer service experience: Skoda website

2012-07-27 Thread Tony Wood
that their Market Research company 'Maritz Research' uses Microsoft software. I had a moan at Skoda about it by telephone (not via their 0870- number: 01908 601601 does the trick) but think this failing needs further publicity. -- Tony Wood (from netbook) -- Please post to: Hampshire

Re: [Hampshire] [Surrey] Customer service experience: Skoda website

2012-07-27 Thread Tony Wood
. For a market research company, 'annoyed' is not your ideal customer outcome. -- Tony Wood Yes, agreed about busted websites and (as a former webmaster) I've also got errors fixed. We'll see if they fix this one! Bet they don't, though! Tony Wood (from netbook) On 27/07/12 14:59, Nick Holway

Re: [Hampshire] Ubuntu Unity Tutorial video

2012-07-16 Thread Tony Wood
and to the timorous three I'm still trying to convert away from Windows. So thank you Alan for the smooth and cool presentation. Still curious about that teddy-bear video on your desktop though ...? Tony Wood (from Linux PC) -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https

Re: [Hampshire] Today's Surrey LUG BBQ

2012-07-15 Thread Tony Wood
'Alfa' usb wifi amplifier which produced a strong signal so far from John's indoor system. Thanks everyone. Tony Wood (from Linux PC) -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --

Re: [Hampshire] Olympus Voice Recorder: accessing files

2012-07-15 Thread Tony Wood
found 'odvr' works only in XHQ - not truly a problem as I never get near the limits of the device storage. So here we have a very happy bunny now able to do EVERYTHING he needs using Ubuntu 12.04 Linux. Thank you all - especially Tim - for exemplary support. Ain't Linux great! Tony Wood (from

Re: [Hampshire] Olympus digital voice recorder and Linux

2012-07-15 Thread Tony Wood
Thank you Peter. I'll copy the Surrey correspondence to the Hampshire list. Tony Wood (from Linux PC) On 15/07/12 22:34, Peter Andrijeczko wrote: Tony The trick with USB (or indeed any device) is to work out whether there's a supported driver for it, either in the kernel or as a third party

[Hampshire] Fwd: Re: Olympus Voice Recorder: accessing files

2012-07-15 Thread Tony Wood
Brocklehurst t...@engineering.selfip.org mailto:t...@engineering.selfip.org wrote: On Saturday 14 Jul 2012 19:12:53 Tony Wood wrote: The only thing I can't get to work with my Linux (Ubuntu 12.04) netbook (or Ubuntu 12.04 PC) is my Olympus VN-2100PC digital voice recorder

[Hampshire] Olympus digital voice recorder and Linux

2012-07-14 Thread Tony Wood
? -- Tony Wood (from netbook) -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --

Re: [Hampshire] Unity on Ubuntu 12.04 v. old Gnome/KDE on 10.04.x

2012-07-01 Thread Tony Wood
frustrating years, this is computer heaven. (Thank you Desmond.) Tony Wood (from PC) -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --

Re: [Hampshire] Unity on Ubuntu 12.04 v. old Gnome/KDE on 10.04.x

2012-07-01 Thread Tony Wood
On 01/07/12 17:13, Chris Liddell wrote: On 01/07/12 14:51, Tony Wood wrote: On 01/07/12 09:56, Chris Liddell wrote: SNIP -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk

Re: [Hampshire] Raspberry Pi

2012-06-30 Thread Tony Wood
We had a demo of setting up a RPi at a recent SurreyLUG meeting: highly motivating. I've just reached the head of the queue to/ put my order in for a RPi! :-) Tony Wood (from PC) On 30/06/12 17:21, David Anderson wrote: My Raspberry Pi is supposed to be arriving next week. Has anyone tried

Re: [Hampshire] The Cookie Law

2012-05-27 Thread Tony Wood
executed laws' is that they often turn out to be extremely broad-ranging in their scope as a result, and quite handy for shutting down dissent or forming an excuse to spy on the general populace. Sean Surely not ! :-) -- Tony Wood (from PC) -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web

Re: [Hampshire] REMINDER: Surrey LUG Bring-a-box meeting: 12th May 2012, Nokia (Farnborough)

2012-05-10 Thread Tony Wood
I've offered Andy a lift from Farnborough Main. That makes four including me, so there's room for just one more in the back seat. Tony Wood (from PC) On 10/05/12 13:02, Andy Random wrote: Hi, On Tue, 8 May 2012, Robert Longstaff wrote: P.S. Don't forget to let the list know, if you

Re: [Hampshire] Quiet and cool PC running?

2012-05-02 Thread Tony Wood
welcome. *2-core AMD 64-bit, fanless graphics card - all recent but not cutting edge because bought for domestic use with Linux. Tony Wood (from PC) On 01/05/12 22:17, Imran Chaudhry wrote: These days I'm doing more development work at the PC. I'm noticing the fan noise from my PC becoming more

[Hampshire] Ten Best Netbooks - article in The Independent today (Thursday 26.4) ...

2012-04-26 Thread Tony Wood
... might be of particular interest to readers of these lists. It's on P47 if you happen to be passing a WHS Reading Room. -- Tony Wood (Netbook) -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http

Re: [Hampshire] USB, PS/2 and 5 pin DIN keyboards

2012-04-21 Thread Tony Wood
http://www.maplin.co.uk/ps-2-to-usb-convertor-31278 any good? Tony Wood (Netbook) On 21/04/12 15:12, Vic wrote: I've just tried a ps2 female to usb male on the end of the lash-up I describe above and no dice from the mobo. How did you convert ps2 to USB? I bought some cheapie converters

Re: [Hampshire] Domain type authentication using Linux as domain server

2012-04-08 Thread Tony Wood
' and don't try to catch me out. Linux seems to be firmly on my side. Tony Wood (Netbook) On 08/04/12 12:35, Ally Biggs wrote: I agree with Stuart I have had a lot of experiences of Linux users slating windows or calling it windozes and stupid names, And you are right it does make people

Re: [Hampshire] Dying HDDs

2012-02-06 Thread Tony Wood
of mind. When my daughter's car battery (original, 9 years old) gave up in the current cold blast, she asked: Do I need a new starter motor? Random replacement of components is expensive and wasteful - with computer stuff just as with cars. Tony Wood (from Linux Mint12 PC) On 06/02/12 18:09, Rob

[Hampshire] IBM 'Watson' Jeopardy

2011-12-25 Thread Tony Wood
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/what-makes-ibms-watson-run/8208 (Place your bets now) Tony Wood (from Linux Netbook) -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --

Re: [Hampshire] Linux Answers

2011-12-24 Thread Tony Wood
Tony Wood ( hex 47 ) :-) (from Linux PC) On 23/12/11 11:12, Chris. Aubrey-Smith wrote: On 23 December 2011 10:03, john lewis johnle...@hantslug.org.uk mailto:johnle...@hantslug.org.uk wrote: but 4F looks odd!! -- John Lewis using Debian sid -- Please post

Re: [Hampshire] Linux Answers

2011-12-23 Thread Tony Wood
Well I for one am glad that's been clarified, Keith. TYVM :-) Tony Wood from Linux Netbook Ubuntu 11.10 On 22/12/11 21:28, Keith Edmunds wrote: On Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:17:07 +, aecl...@candt.waitrose.com said: real people using GNU/Linux operating systems. Nobody outside geekdom

Re: [Hampshire] Linux mailing lists

2011-12-19 Thread Tony Wood
They had a lot of rain all at once in parts of NZ recently - could affect them. Tony Wood (from Linux PC) On 19/12/11 15:05, Rob Malpass wrote: Hi all Is anyone having problems with any other Linux mailing lists at the moment? I'm subscribed to several (via another email account

Re: [Hampshire] Linux printer recommendations.

2011-12-10 Thread Tony Wood
I'm rather pleased with my HP Deskjet 1050 (all-in-one) - very cheap IMHO. It replaced a very much dearer printer (and separate scanner) and worked out of the box with Ubuntu 11.10. Write off-list if you need more info. Tony Wood (from Linux Netbook) On 10/12/11 17:54, Clive Woodfine wrote

Re: [Hampshire] Changing from TalkTalk

2011-12-01 Thread Tony Wood
. No solicitors; no fees; settled in days. Even if it went to SCC the fee was not inordinate. I fully agree with 'don't threaten anything you wouldn't do should the need arise.' Citizens' Advice Bureaux are very helpful too if you need reassurance. HTH Tony Wood (from Linux PC) On 01/12/11 21

Re: [Hampshire] [Surrey] Samsung N145+ netbook (battery life)

2011-11-18 Thread Tony Wood
. Tony Wood (from Linux Netbook) On 18/11/11 12:05, Richard Crossley wrote: On Wed, 2011-11-16 at 20:37 +, Tony Wood wrote: Anyone else with one of these, please ? Mine is mostly used with the power unit plugged in and runs Ubuntu (now 11.10.) Only problem has been an apparently sharp

Re: [Hampshire] Samsung N145+ netbook (battery life)

2011-11-17 Thread Tony Wood
the battery goes flat then charge it again for a lot of hours. I'll post the result; it may be helpful to others. Tony Wood (from Linux Netbook) On 16/11/11 22:44, Benjie Gillam wrote: Had the same issue with an Eee a few years ago, sent it back and the replacement worked fine. In fact it still does, I

Re: [Hampshire] Samsung N145+ netbook (battery life)

2011-11-16 Thread Tony Wood
getting error messages. I'll try later. Indicator now shows. 0:16 Tony Wood (from Linux Netbook) On 16/11/11 21:03, Vic wrote: Only problem has been an apparently sharp decline in battery life; it indicates about 3½ hours when switched on fully charged but soon shows a lot less, never runs more

Re: [Hampshire] Samsung N145+ netbook (battery life)

2011-11-16 Thread Tony Wood
Thank you both. Isn't it great to have such help available immediately! Tony Wood (from Linux Netbook) On 16/11/11 22:44, Benjie Gillam wrote: Had the same issue with an Eee a few years ago, sent it back and the replacement worked fine. In fact it still does, I was using it only yesterday

Re: [Hampshire] Help please - Rusty on building a PC

2011-11-10 Thread Tony Wood
There's always been a helpful manual with the motherboards I've bought - did you not get one with yours? Tony Wood (from Linux PC) On 10/11/11 18:41, Rob Malpass wrote: Hi all My mean machine arrived today (Intel i7 2600, 8Gb DDR3) barebones and I need to build it. The thing is, I'm

Re: [Hampshire] OT Please tell me how this is not a scam.

2011-10-17 Thread Tony Wood
Capacitance would be so small as to give negligible power factor correction. Anyway, stuff with inductive load should include a sensible power factor correcting capacitor. Tony Wood (from Linux PC) On 17/10/11 16:46, Gordon Scott wrote: On Mon, 2011-10-17 at 15:06 +0100, Philip Stubbs wrote

Re: [Hampshire] Video editing recommendation please

2011-09-29 Thread Tony Wood
at 480) Both my computers are 2GB too. Happy to help (off list) if you need. Tony Wood (from Linux PC) On 29/09/11 14:12, Rob Malpass wrote: Hi all With due respect to those that do it all the time and love it - I hate video editing. What I need to do at the moment is take a 3 hour mpg file

Re: [Hampshire] lurker archive broken

2011-09-15 Thread Tony Wood
Thank you Andy. Tony Wood (from Linux PC) On 15/09/11 14:55, Andy Smith wrote: Hello, On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 04:38:26PM +, Andy Smith wrote: Still seems broken. I've no idea what's wrong but I've some experience with lurker so if someone wants me to have a look, get in touch.. I think

Re: [Hampshire] ls -l

2011-08-24 Thread Tony Wood
OK, I'll buy it: what's clickety all about please? Tony Wood (from Linux Netbook) On 24/08/11 15:02, Vic wrote: One of the great (and sometimes surprising and sometimes even annoying) things about this technology is it keeps on coming up with new tool and ways to do stuff. I'm usually

Re: [Hampshire] ls -l

2011-08-24 Thread Tony Wood
:-D Tony Wood (from Linux Netbook) On 24/08/11 16:06, Freaky Clown wrote: apparently some people use a mouse to click stuff... it will never catch on! On Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 3:56 PM, Tony Woodtonywoo...@ntlworld.com wrote: OK, I'll buy it: what'sclicketyall about please? Tony Wood

Re: [Hampshire] [OT] Free kit

2011-08-17 Thread Tony Wood
Hi Lisi I just went up into my loft to look and found a keyboard such as you seek. It is yours if required. Tony Wood (from Linux Netbook) On 17/08/11 18:44, Lisi wrote: On Wednesday 17 August 2011 18:24:23 Damian L Brasher wrote: *Vanilla colored PS2 keyboard What vintage, Damian? Nice

[Hampshire] OGG Camp

2011-08-17 Thread Tony Wood
Dear All I was very much looking forward to the OGG Camp and was sorry to miss it after all. My father died last Friday so I was somewhat preoccupied. Tony Wood (from Linux Netbook) -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Hampshire] OGG Camp

2011-08-17 Thread Tony Wood
Brilliant, Alan. I'm now looking forward to seeing some of what I missed. :-) Tony Wood (from Linux Netbook) On 17/08/11 19:38, Alan Pope wrote: On 17 August 2011 19:35, Tony Woodtonywoo...@ntlworld.com wrote: I was very much looking forward to the OGG Camp and was sorry to miss it after all

Re: [Hampshire] Computer-Related Charitable Work

2011-06-23 Thread Tony Wood
d:-) Tony Wood (from Linux PC) On 23/06/11 14:12, Lisi wrote: On Thursday 23 June 2011 12:41:50 Tony Wood wrote: All coded very simply for speed because in the early days computers and dial-up were not very quick! !! :-) Persuade Waitrose to hire you. They are in dire need. :-( Lisi

Re: [Hampshire] Linux meeting : 14 May 2011 : Nokia Southwood

2011-05-09 Thread Tony Wood
Hi Bob Tony Wood HV06PKX Jean Wood, 01252 549884 Tony Wood (from Linux Netbook) On 09/05/11 13:10, robert.beat...@nokia.com wrote: Hi LUGers, Those wishing to come along this Saturday (@ Nokia Southwood - See Surrey LUG for details), please send me your name, car reg and next-of-kin

Re: [Hampshire] Free to a good home (again)

2011-05-02 Thread Tony Wood
that computers were robust and not to be afraid of them(!), a college lecturer jumping up and down on such a keyboard he'd thrown on the floor - then showing that it was unharmed and still worked. Much amusement, but the message reached home. -- Tony Wood (from Linux Netbook) -- Please post

Re: [Hampshire] can anyone recommend a domain registrar ?

2011-04-24 Thread Tony Wood
morning 24th April 2007. We have had exceptional service from ServInt and have been relieved and delighted at their capacity to allow our traffic to grow. Sorry for the inconvenience ... tw, 24 April 2007 -- Tony Wood (from Linux Netbook) -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web

Re: [Hampshire] Netbook LCD brightness (Tony Wood)

2011-04-06 Thread Tony Wood
on the machine, I am sure the brightness was fine but I don't know what I did that changed it. Any ideas on how I could control the display backlight please? Tony Wood Try the following (from French Ubuntu forum): sudo add-apt-repository ppa:voria/ppa sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get

Re: [Hampshire] Netbook LCD brightness (Tony Wood)

2011-04-06 Thread Tony Wood
you at Red Hat meeting on Saturday? Tony Wood (from Linux PC) -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --

[Hampshire] Netbook LCD brightness

2011-04-03 Thread Tony Wood
was fine but I don't know what I did that changed it. Any ideas on how I could control the display backlight please? Tony Wood -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --

[Hampshire] Fwd: Netbook LCD brightness

2011-04-03 Thread Tony Wood
Original Message Subject:Netbook LCD brightness Date: Sun, 03 Apr 2011 17:44:36 +0100 From: Tony Wood tonywoo...@ntlworld.com To: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Dear Friends I installed Ubuntu Netbook 10.10 in a partition alongside the provided Windoze 7 in my