[SLUG] Wireless card.

I am about to have an adsl2+ broadband service connected. I have a Belkin Wireless G Router. Is there a suitable wireless card for a desktop that is sure to be OK for all or most flavours of Linux? John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info a

Re: [SLUG] Lost + found.

ng it (if it automounts) and then `fsck /dev/sdb1` or whatever the device/partition is, (which should show up in `dmesg` after inserting it) depending upon the type of file system, your milage may vary On 1/20/07, *john gibbons* <[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> wrot

[SLUG] Lost + found.

I have a flash drive that will no longer open and shows only a 'Lost + found' file response. I tried opening it as root via the GUI but it says it is empty. Have I lost all my files or is there some way around this? Any help appreciated even if it is bad news. John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linu

[SLUG] Fedora 6 movies

haven't tried doing this sort of thing myself, nor have I ever tried "Kaffiene". You might try on Fedora forums: http://www.fedoraforum.org/ Matt On Wed, Dec 27, 2006 at 07:02:14AM +1100, john gibbons wrote: Thanks Howard and Mathew. Libdvdcss is now installed but Kaffeine is

[SLUG] Fedora 6 movies

:01PM +1100, john gibbons wrote: I am having no luck trying to download and install libdvdcss2. Anyone done any better? What have you tried? libdvdcss is in livna, and as far as I can tell, that's the same thing as libdvdcss2 rpm -ivh http://rpm.livna.org/livna-release-6.rpm

[SLUG] Fedora 6 movies

I am having no luck trying to download and install libdvdcss2. Anyone done any better? John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html

Re: [SLUG] ISP in Sydney? Unwired ?

I have been using Unwired in Sydney for most of the year. Provided you check out reception quality in your area, which you can do via their website, it is a good service and about 99.5% reliable. John. hav wrote: Nathan: I wouldn't want to be you, being the only yank - oh the what that you s

Re: [SLUG] Programming language

09:26:44PM +1100, john gibbons wrote: My needs would be pretty simple I think, Sonia. For example, producing a self scoring questionnaire - I am a semi-retired psychologist. It would be mostly text related stuff. I am wary of a technical overload where I would not use much of the power of a

Re: [SLUG] Programming language

. Sonia Hamilton wrote: * On Sat, Dec 16, 2006 at 08:37:06AM +1100, john gibbons wrote: What would be the easiest programming language to learn? Important variables: (1) my technical knowledge of Linux is limited though I love the philosophy of openness and (2) I am 80 years old, so at my age

[SLUG] Programming language

What would be the easiest programming language to learn? Important variables: (1) my technical knowledge of Linux is limited though I love the philosophy of openness and (2) I am 80 years old, so at my age 'simple' also implies 'soon'. Not being pessimistic about my life span, but a race is on.

[SLUG] Fedora extras

Thanks to all - I will give it another shot. Oh for a one click download, one click install heaven! John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html

Re: [SLUG] vym - cool mind map application

You might also like to try Freemind, Kdissert and Labyrinth. I have found that some mind mapping tools suit one's style of working and complexity of the task better than others. I started mind mapping in the late 60s and still do it. Highly recommend the practice. John. Ken Foskey wrote: I j

[SLUG] Re: Mepis 6.0

e diagnosos > for more > hints. > > Hope this helps > > - Andreas > > On 11/14/06, John Gibbons <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> I attempted install of Mepis 6 live cd on my Dell Inspiron laptop but >> all I got was the message 'Loading stag

[SLUG] SimplyMepis 6.0

I attempted install of Mepis 6 live cd on my Dell Inspiron laptop but all I got was the message 'Loading stage2' and nothing further happened. Any suggestions welcomed. John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq

[SLUG] Permissions

I have just mounted a new external hard drive in Dapper for backup and general storage purposes. However, when I try to write to it it tells me I do not have permission and it is for read only. How do I tell it I can write to it? Also, should it be reformatted to suit Linux as it shows up as n

[SLUG] SuperKaramba

I have SuperKaramba installed in Dapper but cannot find a way to run it. It does not show up in the GUI application lists but the package manager tells me it is there. How does one get it out into the open? John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscriptio

[SLUG] Pushy Windows

Any help here would be appreciated. I had XP and Dapper working together on a partitioned drive. XP decided it would not boot any more because of a missing file. So I reinstalled it on its own previous drive partition leaving Ubuntu's untouched. Now on boot up I am offered only this unattract

Re: [SLUG] Dapper Drake

Sridhar, Is EasyUbuntu installed on top of Dapper or is it a separate distro? John. Sridhar Dhanapalan wrote: On Thursday 06 July 2006 15:41, John Gibbons <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I suggest you go back to the earlier version of Ubuntu where it all works like a charm. It works wi

Re: [SLUG] Dapper Drake

I suggest you go back to the earlier version of Ubuntu where it all works like a charm. It works with the previous Kubuntu as well. I am only a desktop user and definitely not technically sophisticated. But I have been installing the regular upgrades of most of the popular distros and have come

[SLUG] KD Wallet tyrrany.

I am having problems with KDE Wallet in Suse 10. It will not let me configure my printers, claiming I am putting in the wrong password. It is a new install. I was particularly careful when putting in my original password and use the same one for all desktop work. So I know it is not a typing er

[SLUG] Tyrrany of KDE Wallet

Having now adopted Suse 10 as my everyday distro I find KDE Wallet is rejecting my password and refuses access to configure my printers. Somehow I have stuffed it up since I use the same password for everything other than internet communications. Open Office prints nicely but things such as Help

[SLUG] Erase hardrive.

Thanks to all who offered suggestions. Some of the advice was technically over my head but It looks like the issue is solved in a way I did not expect. I found a CD rescue disk which I had forgotten about and never tried to use, thinking it would be technically beyond me. I ran it out of curios

[SLUG] Erase hardrive.

I have an old box I try out different versions of distros on. I recently stuffed it up in some way I do not understand, although I suspect it was when I tried to install the latest Knoppix onto my drive (install not just run). Now with only a couple of exceptions every distro I try to install e

Re: [SLUG] Mounting flash drive.

Yes, Gary. I have even tried two separate flash drives simultaneously but no luck. John. Gary Bennett wrote: On 5/3/06, john gibbons <> wrote: Thanks to the two Peters and Sridhar and Dion for their suggestions. Sorry I am late giving feedback. I tried each one. From all four appr

[SLUG] Mounting flash drive.

Thanks to the two Peters and Sridhar and Dion for their suggestions. Sorry I am late giving feedback. I tried each one. From all four approaches I ended up with the statement that the usb disk does not exist. My own technical know-how has long since fizzled out. How does one make it exist in

[SLUG] Mounting Flash Drive

Would some kind slugger please tell me what I have to type into the terminal to mount my flash drive in Fedora 4? John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html

Re: [SLUG] ubuntu/debian

Do you install Easyububtu as a complete OS or is it grafted onto already installed Ubuntu? John. Jeff Waugh wrote: On Sun, 19 Mar 2006 17:03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If anybody can point me in the right direction, much appreciated. Google automatix. This is a family of s

Re: [SLUG] Unwanted ads

Careless of me: yes, Thunderbird. John. Matthew Hannigan wrote: On Fri, Mar 17, 2006 at 10:59:44AM +1100, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think he means spam like this (i get them alot also)... Well yeah, I get hundreds per day. But firefox? Webmail? Or Thunderbird perhaps? Not trying

Re: [SLUG] Unwanted ads

Via email, Matthew. Just got another half dozen. Sometimes exactly the same advt repeated 3 or 4 times. John. Matthew Hannigan wrote: On Fri, Mar 17, 2006 at 08:05:02AM +1100, john gibbons wrote: Some swine marketing viagra and associated products sends me several advts each day.It is

[SLUG] Unwanted ads

Some swine marketing viagra and associated products sends me several advts each day.It is the only advertiser to get to me via Firefox being run in Fedora 4. His advts vary at times and claim to come from different sources and are programmed to vary some content via random ommissions of letters

[SLUG] Debian and hubs

Pray tell: with Debian Sarge installed, what has to be typed in to configure a 4 port hub with its printer and flash memory plugged in? Many thanks in advance. John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailing

Re: [SLUG] Unzip and install

Thanks Miachel and Gottfried. I now have an opened file sitting as follows: /home/john/vym-1.7.0 Any advice on how I get it to actually run? John. Gottfried Szing wrote: john gibbons wrote: I have installed Fedora 4 and have an application vym-1.7.0.tar.gz on my desktop. Would

[SLUG] Unzip and install

I have installed Fedora 4 and have an application vym-1.7.0.tar.gz on my desktop. Would appreciate advice on what I type into the terminal to unzip it and then get it running. John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.or

[SLUG] Connection refused.

Is slug off the air at present? When I try to call up the site is get a 'connection refused' message. John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html

Re: [SLUG] Install application

Thanks for your reply, Dennis. I am not sure how to answer your question. I got a window telling me there was an error which prevented opening the file. But about then I somehow lost the lot. I will try another download later and will be more careful about reading what appears. John. Dennis M

Re: [SLUG] Install application

Thanks for your help, David and Mathew but I have somehow or other lost the lot. Will attempt another download and install later. John. David wrote: On Tue, Dec 27, 2005 at 08:10:26PM +1100, john gibbons wrote: I am running Ubuntu 10 and have just downloaded CorelPHOTOPAINT9Lnx.tar.gz

[SLUG] Install application

I am running Ubuntu 10 and have just downloaded CorelPHOTOPAINT9Lnx.tar.gz which is sitting in the archive window. Would appreciate advice on what to type into the command line to get it running. John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and

Re: [SLUG] Suse 9.3 and internet

computer user. There ends my lecture for the day. John. Grant Parnell wrote: On Mon, November 14, 2005 5:18 pm, John Gibbons said: I have just installed Suse 9.3. It did not automatically connect with my internet service provider, Unwired. Can someone give me a GUI based guide to getting it to

[SLUG] Suse 9.3 and internet

I have just installed Suse 9.3. It did not automatically connect with my internet service provider, Unwired. Can someone give me a GUI based guide to getting it to communicate? Or else spell out a command line communication? Thanks for any help. John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailin

Re: [SLUG] Linux hosting in Australia?

I think it is virtual but I'm a technical dummy. Perhaps someone else has the answer. John. Peter Chubb wrote: "John" == John Gibbons <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: John> I have been using smartyhost for about 6 months. No complaints. John> John. Do th

Re: [SLUG] Linux hosting in Australia?

I have been using smartyhost for about 6 months. No complaints. John. Sridhar Dhanapalan wrote: On Sat, 12 Nov 2005 13:50, Peter Chubb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi, I'm looking for a low cost virtual private server (running Linux, of course!) that has low latency connections to AA

Re: [SLUG] Install

Thanks Gottfried. John. Gottfried Szing wrote: john gibbons wrote: I downloaded Java Runtime and have it sitting on my desktop. Now I do not know how to get it up and running. Would kind person email the command line entry needed? I am running Ubuntu. The file is home/john/Desktop/j2re

[SLUG] Install

I downloaded Java Runtime and have it sitting on my desktop. Now I do not know how to get it up and running. Would kind person email the command line entry needed? I am running Ubuntu. The file is home/john/Desktop/j2re-1_3_1_16-linux-i586.bin Thanks. John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group

Re: [SLUG] Wireless broadband -Linux friendly modems/providers

I use Unwired. Have tried it with a few different distros and it has been automatically and successfully configured each time. Can recommend it. John. Mark O'Connor wrote: I am considering using wireless broadband and wondered if anyone had any experience with the Sydney providers and Linux c

Re: [SLUG] Converting video tapes.

Full name from driver disk: Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 DVD Creator. The software included for picture downloads, etc, is Ulead Video Studio 6. John. Voytek wrote: I have acquired a bit of hardware that can link a video tape recorder to the computer to convert tapes into CDs and DVDs. The ac

[SLUG] Converting video tapes.

I have acquired a bit of hardware that can link a video tape recorder to the computer to convert tapes into CDs and DVDs. The accompanying software is exclusively Windows. Bugger! Does anyone know if there is a Linux application that might work? John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailin

[SLUG] Debian 3.1

Thanks to Jeff, Ken and Simon. I had been trying startx but when nothing happened I had assumed I was using the wrong input. Since getting your replies I have tried two reinstalls but each time end up in the same place. Maybe the DVD I am using from the latest Linux Format magazine has a glitch

[SLUG] Debian 3.1

I have just installed Debian 3.1 but instead of it opening in the GUI I have to type in a command. Would some kind person tell me what it is? John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html

Re: [SLUG] First time installing application.

Thanks James and Simon, it is up and running. The application is called 'cMap', a freebie from 'cmap.ihmc.us'. It is an improvement on the Mind Map way of developing concepts. I gave it a trial run and prefer it to the way Mind Map works. And that triggers a thought - perhaps it might be a useful

[SLUG] First time installing application.

I am running Ubuntu and have just downloaded an application from an outside source but do not know how to install it. It sits on the desktop. The file finishes with .bin. Clicking yields a message which tells me to 'rename the file to the correct extension for "shell script"'. I do not know how to

Re: [SLUG] A beginner's server???

u can register your own sub-domain name from those they provide and download their "IP update Client" keeps a redirection to your system's IP address, up to date. Good luck Mark -Original Message- From: John Gibbons [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, 9 July 2005 6:05 PM

Re: [SLUG] A beginner's server???

Very helpful. Thanks Pia. John. Pia Waugh wrote: Hi John, Is there such a thing as a simple server setup to handle a simple static website that a beginner can install and run from home?? The most simple setup I've seen is the Red Hat stuff, from their add/remove programs you can

Re: [SLUG] A beginner's server???

Thanks Sridhar. Will looksee. John. Sridhar Dhanapalan wrote: On Sat, 9 Jul 2005 18:05, John Gibbons <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Is there such a thing as a simple server setup to handle a simple static website that a beginner can install and run from home?? KDE has a "

Re: [SLUG] A beginner's server???

Thanks Mike. It shows up a lot of addresses in Google each with that address somewhere. I do not understand the significance of that. John. Mike Lake wrote: Hi John On Sat Jul 09, John Gibbons wrote: Is there such a thing as a simple server setup to handle a simple static website that

[SLUG] A beginner's server???

Is there such a thing as a simple server setup to handle a simple static website that a beginner can install and run from home?? John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html

Re: [SLUG] Linux Printing

t slow and doesn't output pages that have that slight bend in them like many laser printers do. Also for those with Apple laptops there is a firewire port on the back next to the standard Parallel connector. On Fri, 2005-06-17 at 08:21 +1000, John Gibbons wrote: Sounds like a great deal and

Re: [SLUG] Linux Printing

Sounds like a great deal and much cheaper to run than my Brother HL1430 which is a nice little machine. Can the drum/toner be replaced with a new one? Cost? John. Richard wrote: Hai folks I asked about a month ago about what would be a good mono laser printer, for a small office setup. Som

[SLUG] Toshiba

I don't know if this helps, but I have an old Toshiba Satellite 2590XDVD which came with 6 gig. I had a 20gig hd installed with no problems at all. Runs nicely with dual booting of XP and Linux. Have tried a few distros including Ubuntu. Again, no problems. John. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello,

[SLUG] Win4Lin

I notice Win4Lin requires a legal copy of Windows. Is that a legal, legal copy, or does it also work with a wink, wink legal copy? Just an innocent question. John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglis

Re: [SLUG] Grabbing a copy of Linux

I agree with Richard. Mandrake is probably the simplest of all to start with because it makes dual booting a breeze. I lost my virginity to Linux with Mandrake, starting from my base of total ignorance. Next, I would suggest SimplyMepis or Ubuntu. John. On Monday 02 May 2005 21:35, Jarrah wrot

[SLUG] WINE and Frontpage 2002.

Has anyone tried using WINE to run FrontPage 2002? John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html

[SLUG] Re: [activities] InstallFest: Ubuntu Down Under Love Day

Me too. I intended to go until I read Craige's email and it reminded me. I am locked into an Anzac day event. The following weekend sounds good to me for all the reasons Craige mentioned. John. Craige McWhirter wrote: On Wed, 2005-04-20 at 18:38 +1000, Lindsay Holmwood wrote: Monday, A

[SLUG] Printer

Try Brother HL1430. Mine works a treat. It is one of the cheapest as well. I've installed several distros for fun and they all recognised it from their own supply of built in drivers. John. Hai I was just wondering if anyone has recently bought a printer to run on Linux. Im after a laser printer

Re: [SLUG] Optus Cable

so. John. Grant Parnell wrote: On Wed, 6 Apr 2005, john gibbons wrote: I can give you some feedback. I was with Optus cable broadband for 2 years and just recently discontinued to transfer to Unwired. Glad I did. An excellent service and cheaper. Just for fun I have run Fedora 3 and other

Re: [SLUG] Optus Cable

I can give you some feedback. I was with Optus cable broadband for 2 years and just recently discontinued to transfer to Unwired. Glad I did. An excellent service and cheaper. Just for fun I have run Fedora 3 and other distros on Optus but also experienced a lot of headaches at times getting so

[SLUG] Puppy Linux

I have just been playing with Puppy Linux. What a pet! Extremely fast and simple as it works from RAM. With 2 gig flash drives now available it is time for it to leave puppyhood behind and become a really formidable hunting hound. John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://

[SLUG] Puppy Linux

Thanks to those giving advice. Got it running and it looks like a sweet little distro. However, I think I accidentally entered the wrong info for my mouse, identifying it as usb instead of usb(ps2). So there is this nice screen looking at me with a dead mouse. I tried reinstalling it twice but i

[SLUG] Puppy Linux

Dumbo Linux might help more of us escape from Windows' grasp. John. Richard Neal wrote: sorry I only use kitten linux sheesh whats next pink elephant linux...ooh sorry On Tue, 2005-03-08 at 21:48, john gibbons wrote: /I think I just successfully downloaded the iso for Puppy and I also th

[SLUG] Puppy Linux

I think I just successfully downloaded the iso for Puppy and I also think I have successfully burnt a copy. No guarantees on either score, I am still in the early stages of understanding much about Linux. Can anyone tell me if Puppy can be installed to dual boot with the dreaded XP? If so, how

[SLUG] Knoppix 3.6

Thanks to all who helped. The ctl-alt-F1 with 'knoppix-installer' got me moving but then I struck a snag. When I get to the partitioning task I am told that the partition (NTFS of course, being XP and taking up the whole disk) is read only and cannot be used. Any suggestions? Easy to understand

[SLUG] Knoppix 3.6

Just tried Knoppix 3.6. Much impressed. Is there a way to install it on the hardrive (alongside XP) to run it as a normal distro instead of a live one? Not too technical a reply, please. John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http

Re: [SLUG] Goals

ht a new computor and lots of windows software and gone away for a holiday in the remainder of the time. Something that just works would be nice. Impossible to set up does not make up for never breaks down. Ken On Mon, 2004-12-06 at 07:35 +1100, john gibbons wrote: Thank you for the questions that a

Re: [SLUG] Goals

r point about no one Linux community. So my suggestion should be addressed to those who really want Linux to be acessible to 'everyone'. I am sure hundreds (thousands?) of other people have made similar suggestions. John. Benno wrote: On Mon Dec 06, 2004 at 07:43:05 +1100, john gibbon

Re: [SLUG] Goals

contribute. I would appreciate your comment. John. Rick Welykochy wrote: john gibbons wrote: I would like to raise the goal post for Linux software interface developers from 'intuitional' to 'bloody obvious'. I am getting some frustration off my chest after trying to download some Lin

Re: [SLUG] Goals

meant to be of help, but, "What is not being quite obvious?". John. Ken Foskey wrote: On Sun, 2004-12-05 at 10:32 +1100, john gibbons wrote: I would like to raise the goal post for Linux software interface developers from 'intuitional' to 'bloody obvious'. I am

Re: [SLUG] Goals

Straight to the heart of the matter. John. Benno wrote: On Sun Dec 05, 2004 at 10:32:10 +1100, john gibbons wrote: I would like to raise the goal post for Linux software interface developers from 'intuitional' to 'bloody obvious'. I am getting some frustration off my c

[SLUG] Goals

I would like to raise the goal post for Linux software interface developers from 'intuitional' to 'bloody obvious'. I am getting some frustration off my chest after trying to download some Linux software for the first time and get it up and running. According to the directions it was easy. My

[SLUG] Ubuntu

Three cheers for the people who put this together. A truly generous bunch. I admire them enormously. However, it is well named Warthog. It is a swine for a beginner who is trying to connect to the internet via cable modem as I am. Live CD no problem, it worked easily. But, full install: frustr

[SLUG] Ubuntu

Does anyone know when the free Ubuntu CDs that were written about some weeks back will be sent out? John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html

Re: [SLUG] Firefox Download Server Overload ?

Yes, but with Windows XP. I have a Fedora/XP dual setup. I complained to Optusnet cable about it this morning and they told me it was the problem of the programme and they could not help. I am on broadband but was downloading only about 14kb/sec. I reluctantly switched back to Explorer and it j

Re: [SLUG] Wacom Tablet

Yes, David, it is usb and I just tried it on GIMP in Fedora 1. It worked. In any case, I understand there are Linux drivers for Wacom that can be downloaded. John. David wrote: have you had any offers yet? does it work on linux? what sort of connection... usb? David. On Fri, 8 Oct 2004, john

[SLUG] Wacom Tablet

Kevin, I have a Wacom Intuos 12" x 12" that has rarely been used. Was going to become a graphics whiz but never got around to it. Happy to consider an offer. John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailingli

[SLUG] Unwired broadband service

Thanks to all for your help. I have a couple of months to go on my current Optusnet broadband contract. Then I'll take it a step further with Unwired and report in on events in case others are wondering too. John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscriptio

[SLUG] Unwired broadband service.

Greetings. Has anyone had any experience hooking up to the new 'Unwired' broadband service? I asked them but got an email saying they do not support Linux and I should contact my local network technician, which I have not got. I have Windows XP and Fedora 1 dual booted. Thanks for any advice. J

[SLUG] New site

Great new web site. Congrats to all involved. John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html

Re: [SLUG] dictation and wacom

9 Aug 2004 09:04:53 +1000, john gibbons <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My only two reasons for continuing to dual boot are Dragon Naturally Speaking and my Wacom graphics tablet. Does anyone know of a dictation programme for Linux or a pressure sensitive driver for a Wacom tablet? Wacom&

[SLUG] dictation and wacom

My only two reasons for continuing to dual boot are Dragon Naturally Speaking and my Wacom graphics tablet. Does anyone know of a dictation programme for Linux or a pressure sensitive driver for a Wacom tablet? John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscrip

[SLUG] Upgrading to Mandrake 10.

Hello to everyone knowing anything at all about Linux, which excludes me.   I have just tried to upgrade from Mandrake 9.1 to version 10.   9.1 loaded itself with only intuitional input from me and was trouble-free for this beginner. Trying to start up in the upgrade to 10 for the first tim

[SLUG] Speech recognition

Hi,   Does anyone know of a Linux-friendly speech recognition programme? I've been using Dragon Naturally Speaking in Windows and miss it.   John. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html

[SLUG] cable and optusnet

Greetings,   I am a newcomer to Linux and cannot speak the technical language at all. After somehow successfully installing Mandrake 9.1 alongside XP I am at a loss to connect to optusnet via the cable modem that works OK with XP. Have read a couple of howtos in books for "beginners"  written

[SLUG] Hardware

Hi SLUGs,   I am brand new to Linux and know practically nothing about it but somehow managed to install Mandrake 9.1 alongside XP. Need advice on suitable medium price colour inkjet printer and suitable scanner plus drivers. Also need a driver for either Wacom tablet or Acecat Flair tablet.