[SLUG] AMD based computers.

I was searching the web for computer kits when I came across www.altech.com.au who were selling Druid computer kits, described as AMD based. So I asked an IT friend, who said that the Linux core was built around the AMD chip and that I should consider it. Has anyone any comment on this? I seem

[SLUG] Query on The Gimp

I've just finished installing Ubuntu 7.04 and decided to look at The Gimp. According to the Help file, the help files are missing. In particular, I was told that gimp-help-en was nowhere to be found. I've seen this before, when I was using Fedora. Is there something special about these files

[SLUG] Problem with Feisty Totem.

I had trouble playing a dvd using Totem---I was told that I did not have the correct plugins. Went looking for help and was told to use the command apt-get install totem-xine which I did. As well as installing totem-xine, totem-gstream was removed--- presumably they can't both exist on the same

[SLUG] Couple of questions on Audacity.

Is there anyone on SLUG who can answer a couple of questions on Audacity, please? Have the manual, started teaching myself, but there are a couple of queries that are simply not covered. Regards, Bill Bennett. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription

[SLUG] Ubuntu and a crossword compiler

I want to install a crossword compiler on my laptop. Which is running Ubuntu Feisty Fawn. Downloaded the tarball, unpacked it. And followed the first instruction. Then did it again, because I have some messages that I can't follow. One of them was to install a C compiler, specifically gcc.

[SLUG] Crossword compiler on Ubuntu, the errorfile.

Alright, so I made a berk of myself yet again. Herewith the error file. Can anyone offer advice, please? Regards, Bill Bennett. configure checking for a BSD-compatible install... /usr/bin/install -c checking whether build

Re: [SLUG] Crossword compiler on Ubuntu, the errorfile.

Many thanks for the replies. I've run into something else in my quest for a crossword compiler. I ted to the internet and tried sudo apt-get install build essential and attach the log. Some of these libraries etc cannot be verified and I face the shame of having unverified material on my

[SLUG] The Crossword Compiler, again.

Well, I tried the suggestions that were posted and many thanks for them. And again, I append the logfile. Could someone comment/suggest, please? I gather I have to have all of build-essential installed before I can go further. Regards, Bill Bennett. TheErrors Description: Binary data --

[SLUG] Can anyone suggest a decent OCR application?

I've scanned some text (1200dpi), now .bmp files and am looking for a good (or even goodish) OCR application for use with Feisty Fawn. Has anyone had any experience . . .? Regards, Bill Bennett. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs:

[SLUG] Crossword Compiler, I think finis.

Many thanks to those who posted or E-mailed me, it was greatly appreciated. With the help of a well-informed computer person, we managed to complete what was required, only to be told that the source code for this particular programme is faulty. Something of a shame---it's the only crossword

Re: [SLUG] Crossword Compiler, I think finis.

Again, many thanks to those who sent suggestions for a crossword compiler that would work under Linux. I'm somewhat bemused. My original search was done via Dogpile, a meta-search engine that found only arccc, the one with iffy source code. I've since abandoned Dogpile. Regards, Bill Bennett.

[SLUG] Formatting problem.

I have a thumbdrive/memory stick that has to be used in computers running Windows and Ubuntu. Windows recognises immediately when it's in the USB port. Ubuntu doesn't even acknowledge its existence. I'm told it's the formatting. Is there a common format that can be used, even if it's less than

[SLUG] Making changes take.

So I've installes Feisty Fawn. I wanted to change the fonts and followed the book---System/Preferences/Font and changed the settings. They didn't take immediately, so I logged out/logged in. They didn't take then, either. So I shut down and then restarted. Same result. In all cases I

Re: [SLUG] Making changes take.

Application font -- FreeSans Medium 12pt ditto Document font ditto Desktop font Window title font -- Sans Bold 10 pt Fixed width font -- Monospace 14pt I guess I should also add that this is the 64 bit version, although I can't see that this cuts any ice. Bill Bennett quote who=[EMAIL

[SLUG] Further to making the changes.

I'll pass this on to whoever's interested. I posted a problem recently re not being able to have font changes take---these were desktop and other changes available through Feisty Fawn Font. Well, it now turns out that they did take, but were unnoticeable. I had access to a laptop and a PC, both

Re: [SLUG] Further to making the changes.

It says 96 dots per inch. -Bill Bennett Ah, so, as a matter of interest: If you click on Details... in the font settings dialogue, what does it say in the 'resolution' box up the top? - Jeff -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs:

[SLUG] Sound Juicer problem.

I was following the booklet on ripping a CD to the laptop. First time. The default designation was the home directory. After ripping was complete, I went looking for the designation file. Found it. The music was there, but not in tabular form. There were separate ogg vorbis files, marked by a

[SLUG] Re: An exceedingly courteous .jpg enquiry

I have a problem with a Desktop background. Say the resolution of my desktop is 1024x768 and that the image is 640x480 A higher resolution is unavailable. Is there any way of taking the image's resolution up to the Desktop's? Any help/suggestions ... Bill Bennett. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux

[SLUG] On buying a colour printer.

Alright, so I'll take the plunge and buy a colour laser printer. But not before I've asked for some advice. Obviously I'd like it to work under the present system (Feisty, to go to Gutsy when time allows). Is there anything alse that I should watch for? The one I use is a Xerox job---all

[SLUG] Useful exercise?

Some time ago, I asked SLUG for help in expanding a photograph to act as background for the desktop. Several people responded (for which many thanks), suggesting different methods. It occurred to me that it might be a useful exercise to attempt *all* methods and post the results on SLUG,

[SLUG] Useful exercise?

Some time ago, I asked SLUG for help in expanding a photograph to act as background for the desktop. Several people responded (for which many thanks), suggesting different methods. It occurred to me that it might be a useful exercise to attempt *all* methods and post the results on SLUG,

[SLUG] Question on pixels.

Is there a command that tells you the dimensions of your monitor in pixels. I've asked around and received some extraordinary responses, including 1. Of course not, what a fatuous question. 2. Dunno, the dimensions are a function of the refresh rate. 3. Dunno, but it can't be a constant, because

Re: [SLUG] Question on pixels.

To those who replied to my question, many thanks; I appreciate the help. I didn't *think* it was a fatuous question, but, even so, I feel better now. Regards, Bill Bennett. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs:

[SLUG] Question on wine.

I have a (logic) problem with wine. I know next to nothing about it. I wanted to install it on the pc which is running Ubuntu. I was hoping to use wine to run CorelDraw. Putting aside whether wine is/is not an emulator and whether CorelDraw is amenable to wine, I still have a problem; it is

[SLUG] An installation problem.

Installing Gutsy to replace Feisty on the laptop. As a result of updating, I had items I no longer wanted (or even suspected I had) including a stack of superceded kernels, ie., I decided to install rather than upgrade, in the belief that the HD would be wiped. Went through the business,

[SLUG] Too big a picture.

I put the laptop in a docking station that's connected to a larger screen. The laptop has a desktop background: a large picture and it overflows the edges. This is deliberate: the bit that's on the laptop monitor is what I want. The larger screen shows the entire picture, unfortunately. When I

[SLUG] Printer problem

The printer is a Lexmark c532dn and I'm runninf Gutsy G on a laptop. I'd like to connent it to a network, but the installation programs I've consulted don't mention it. Someone suggested CUPS. Has anyone any experience with this model? Regards, Bill Bennett. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's

[SLUG] Making a colour printer colour.

The printer is a Lexmark c532dn. It's installed to a computer running Feisty Fawn. I can send something to print and it will do so, unfortunately in greyscale only. Obviously it's the driver. Either it's not geared to accommodate colour, or it *is* geared, but I have to find some way of moving

[SLUG] Back installation problem.

I've Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon installed on the laptop. And, as I'm fed up with it, I've decided to reinstall Feisty Fawn, which, though an earlier version, didn't give me the aggro that I have with the Gibbon. However. I'm having trouble installing Feisty. A friend says it's probably due to my trying

[SLUG] Question on wine.

I've just been given a copy of Dragon Naturally Speaking. It seems to me that I *should* be able to run it under wine. Has anybody any experience with this? I ask because I've just tried running CorelDraw under wine. It was a shambles. On checking some of the Linux forums, it turns out that

[SLUG] The deadly authentication.

When I'm connected to the net and I log in, I'm told there are updates. All well and good. Just lately, I was told that a certain update (a CUPS job) was not authenticated and to install it would render my laptop liable to penetration by al-Queda and the leprosy bacterium and aliens. For myself,

Re: [SLUG] Further to the deadly authentication.

Erik de Castro Lopo wrote: Installation of authenticated binaries is a good idea. Its a way of ensuring that you are installing the binary that your distribution intended you to install. It reduces the likelihood of you and others installing compromised software. Well, I'm happy to follow

[SLUG] Question on an update.

I have been requested/advised to upgrade my OS from Feisty Fawn (which works and serves me well) to Hardy Heron. Of which I know 0. Has anybody had any experience with HH? Regards, Bill Bennett. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs:

[SLUG] Problem with an upgrade to Hardy.

Just recently I upgraded from Feisty to Hardy Heron. It was suggested that I do this in two stages: first to Gutsy Gibbon and thence to Hardy. I'd upgraded to Gutsy before, but had been so cheesed off with the problems that I returned to Feisty. It may have been a grade behind Gutsy, but at

Re: [SLUG] Problem with an upgrade to Hardy.

Many thanks for the advice. I've done as requested with the xrandr command and the outputs with/without the Docking Station are attached. I'd like to understand this, as I notice that some other person on a Hardy Helpline has the same problem. It may be that the final answer (if there is one) to

[SLUG] I think a bodgy hard disc read.

Turned on the laptop (Fujitsu running Hardy Heron). Logged in. Password works, but please wait while a detailed reading of the hard disc takes place. Routine, it said. Please wait, it said. Hum. Must be part of HH's splendid retinue. How nice. Notified that updates are available. Alright then.

[SLUG] The positively latest.

I'm using Hardy Heron on a laptop. apt-get install wine results in the installation of wine version 1.0 I have been told that the latest version, 1.1.2, is the one to have if I want to use a certain application. Is there a command like apt get go-to-wine-homepage, get version 1.1.2 and

[SLUG] USB2 problem.

A friend uses the following: Hardy Heron 100Gb external hard drive (Seagate) USB2 connection Hardy won't recognise the drive. He has a tichier 4GB USB2 drive. Hardy recognises this. Anybody seen this before? Any suggestions ... Regards, Bill Bennett. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group

[SLUG] The USB2 Problem, amended.

The friend's equipment: Hardy Heron 100GB external hard drive (Seagate) USB2 connection The drive works with Windows, however Hardy won't recognise it. He has a tichier 4GB USB2 drive. Hardy recognises this. Many thanks to those who posted suggestions. Does this alter things? Regards, Bill

[SLUG] Putting the panel at the side.

I received the latest updates to Hardy Heron. Can anyone tell me, please, why Hardy now insists on putting the applications panel to the right side of the monitor? I went searching for instructions on how to place it back at the top, but even these have disappeared. Bill Bennett. -- SLUG -

[SLUG] A command question.

Is there a command that finds a file containing a certain word? find and apropos don't. They work on filenames only. Using Hardy H. Any suggestions gratefully etc. Bill Bennett -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs:

[SLUG] Advice on upgrading.

I have a laptop,a Fujistu S Series Lifebook running Hardy Heron. I've been told that it would run faster if I added to the memory and/or changed the hard disc. I'm happy to do so, but I'm seeking advice to avoid mistakes, or, since it's my case, large mistakes. I ran lshw and append the result.

[SLUG] Sharpening an image.

I've a file taken with a mobile phone. The detail is execrable. It's important to identify a couple of faces in the file. I've asked around. The best I have is to go through the file, select a critical frame, download it and use The Gimp to sharpen a given face. First off, can this be done?

[SLUG] On thinking about a Wireless Broadband USB Modem

I'd like to use a USB Modem, however I'm told that there are problems in using them with Linux. (Linux, note, rather than a specific distro.) Has anybody used one with Linux? I don't believe I'm the only one. I'd like to use it with a Laptop running Intrepid. Any help/advice etc., Bill Bennett.

[SLUG] Running a DVD

So, I put the DVD into the reader and double clicked on it. The message was that codecs were needed. I expected this and told it to go fetch. Which it did. And installed them. Started again. The DVD began to play (Copyright warning, BBC flowing logo). Then a message Cannot read from the

[SLUG] More on the USB modem.

Many thanks to those who replied to my original enquiry. I asked around on the business of the modem's being snooped. Nobody seems quite sure. The general consensus of opinion was that, as the modem used the broadband in the manner of a mobile phone, it *couldn't* be snooped. And if it couldn't

[SLUG] Installing a USB modem.

Bought the Telstra USB modem. Connected it to the laptop (Fujitsu, running Intrepid) Nothing came up on the monitor. Strange, I expected *something*, even if only an error message; but not even that. The light on the modem came on. But 0 else. Is there something I should have done (connecting

[SLUG] Logging the solution to a simple error.

Is there someplace where I can log the solution to a simple error? It's not a bug, but it caused me, unnecessarily, to reinstal Ubuntu on the laptop. I wouldn't like anyone else to go through this; so is there someplace where I can log the symptoms and the solution? Regards, Bill Bennett. --

[SLUG] Further to logging the solution to a simple error.

Well, this was the error:--- I was using the laptop and suddenly I noticed that some keys were putting numbers on the monitor. I rebooted: all was well with the password, no numbers. However, the problem promptly re-appeared. I posted a request for help. I was told that this problem had been

[SLUG] A LaTeX question

I'm helping a student set a paper in LaTeX and I'm having trouble with BibTeX. The trouble is that she has to use the American Psychology Association style. As one who uses only the Harvard system, I am trying to keep it simple, if only to broaden my own education. Normally, I would simple

[SLUG] The LaTeX Problem revisited.

I have, on the desktop the following:--- apacite.sty a dummy file, ETL503AssignmentOne.tex containing one reference, \cite{Zimmer2001} a file, ReferenceList.bib, containing one reference, a whole book, Zimmer2001 Running LaTeX several times produces the attachment, Output As far as I can see,

[SLUG] That LaTeX problem: something's still funny.

Many thanks to those who came forward with suggestions. I followed them and although I made some progress, there's still something wrong. I attach the Trial.tex file and the LaTeX log. Also the result of running bibtex on Trial.aux as per TLC, page 688. Could someone tell me where I'm going

[SLUG] On lying to apacite

I have to reference a podcast using apacite. Which it doesn't seem to be able to do. Presumably I will have to lie to apacite. Has anyone experience in doing this? Regards, Bill Bennett. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs:

[SLUG] A problem with Evince

Can anyone tell me why the command evince filename.ps simply gets the cursor to go to the next line and stay still? I've tried re-installing it, to no avail. Any help ... Bill Bennett -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs:

[SLUG] That problem with Evince.

Many thanks to those who posted suggestions. I solved the problem by accident (nothing surprising there). The solution is this:--- when I go to the command line, I use F11 to enlarge the display. That's what's the matter: if I *don't* enlarge, then evince filename.ps works. If I do, then no

Re: [SLUG] That problem with Evince.

Many thanks again for the help. Amos was right. alt-F10 works to enlarge the screen and still stay in business. I'll still file *something* with the distro people. They may be aware of the situation. If they're not it doesn't look like it would be difficult to put something in. Regards,

[SLUG] A LaTeX problem, with Word.

I'm setting a document in LaTeX. I have to include an Appendix. Which is a Word document of approx 15 pages. I'd like to include the document in the final run. And then use ps2pdf -- pdf file for transmission. It's beyond me. Can anyone help, please? Regards, Bill Bennett. -- SLUG - Sydney

[SLUG] A LaTeX problem, with Word.: not quite there.

The pdfpages package works. I've exported the relevant document as a .pdf and used \includepdf(word-appendix.pdf} in the LaTeX document. All Ok, as long as I stay in [draft]. When I try the full document, I receive Page Group detected which pdfTeX can't handle. My first reaction was to

[SLUG] LaTeX and Word

Could someone help me with a problem I have with Fred? I know and use LaTeX: Fred does not. So: 1. LaTeX a document. Produce a pdf file. 2. Produce a Word document, no matter how crude. 3. Mail both to Fred. Fred inspects the pdf document and edits the Word document. 4. Fred mails the

[SLUG] Peculiar DVD container

A friend sent me some Linux stuff on three DVDs. In a three DVD case. Which the Post Office stuffed. DVDs are OK. Can anyone tell me where I could buy a single DVD case to hold 3 DVDs? Single DVD jobs are thick on the ground. 3 DVD jobs, no. Any help, etc. Regards, Bill Bennett. -- SLUG -

[SLUG] Thumbdrive with a problem.

I've been given a small thumbdrive. I can copy a file to the drive. The drive changes the file's permissions and will not allow them to be altered: Owner Access: read and write allothers: read only. Execute: (tick) Allow executing file as program. Copy the file back out of the drive and the

[SLUG] Thumbdrive with a problem.

I've been given a small thumbdrive. I can copy a file to the drive. The drive changes the file's permissions and will not allow them to be altered: Owner Access: read and write allothers: read only. Execute: (tick) Allow executing file as program. Copy the file back out of the drive and the

[SLUG] Further to the USB Modem installation.

After a chat with Amos, I went searching for any experience with the installation of a ZTE MF626 USB modem (= the white Telstra dongle, $150 from the Telstra shop along with free sniff if you mention Linux). A dogpile yielded the following: ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1147685 which is

Re: [SLUG] Thumbdrive with a problem.

Hum! Isn't there a common file system (FAT32, has been suggested to me) whereby I can use Windows and Linux? Before I lost it, I had an antiquated MP3 player that I'd cleaned out and used as a thumb drive and it handled both OSs without complaint. Bill Bennett. Peter Chubb wrote: Sounds like

[SLUG] On making a hotkey.

Is it possible to make a shortcut key (hotkey?) to speed up repetitive tasks? For example--- Go into external hard drive, open a new file = F3 Feeble example, I know, but I'm backing up the CD collection and anything's a help. I'm told it can't be done. William Bennett. -- SLUG - Sydney

Re: [SLUG] On making a hotkey.

I'm running Karmic Koala on a Fujitsu laptop. Is it possible to make a shortcut key (hotkey?) to speed up repetitive tasks? For example--- Go into external hard drive, open a new file = F3 Feeble example, I know, but I'm backing up the CD collection and anything's a help. I'm told it

[SLUG] On cleaning out kernels.

The hard drive of the PC is partitioned. When I boot up, eventually I receive:--- Ubuntu, kernel 2.6.20 - 17 generic Ubuntu, kernel 2.6.20 - 17 generic (recovery mode) Ubuntu, kernel 2.6.20 - 16 generic Ubuntu, kernel 2.6.20 - 16 generic (recovery mode) Ubuntu, kernel 2.6.20 - 15 generic Ubuntu,

[SLUG] Help with a modem installation, please. Next instalment.

Well,I *can* get into the ZTEMODEM file. Found this by blind persistence (family trait). It's located at Desktop /media. I'm still gunshy about going further. These are not the instructions I downloaded. William Bennett. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/

[SLUG] Suggestions for a monochrome printer.

Can anyone suggest a monochrome printer with duplex function that works with Linux, for domestic use? I've been told that, with duplex function, it will cost an arm and a leg. (Actually, if it works satisfactorily, I'll compromise on a leg.) William Bennett. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group

Re: [SLUG] Suggestions for a monochrome printer.

You're quite right. Computer Choice recently did a survey of colour printers. The one aspect that stood out was the cost of consumables, which, in short order, could easily exceed the initial cost of the printer. Bill Bennett. Jon == Jon jonjer...@optusnet.com.au writes: Jon How much do you

[SLUG] Linux analogue

Does anyone know of a programme in Linux analogous to DVDShrink in msdos? I've a couple of DVDs that are Region 2, ie., Europe and I'd like to be able to look at them without having to fiddle the player. Any help greatly appreciated. William Bennett. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing

[SLUG] Experience with Tweak?

Has anybody had any experience with Tweak? It was recommended by a friend, but I can't seem to find any information on it. I was looking for a program that would clean up the hard drive, ie.,find any scraps unconnected to anything and delete them.The recommendation was Tweak. William Bennett --

[SLUG] Unrecogniseable disks.

I used a DVD reader to transfer some video cassettes to disc. (All legitimate, since you ask; a simple format transfer.) Or that's what I thought. I wanted to look at the intros so I could enter the details in the school's library system. Put a disc in the laptop's DVD reader. No result

[SLUG] On buying a laptop.

So, I wish to buy a laptop. Choice suggests the Toshiba Satellite LP500. I recall some time ago a discussion on whether the AMD processors were better at Linux than those of Intel. As I also recall, majority opinion was that there was 0 in it. Is this still the case? Has anyone had experience

Re: [SLUG] On buying a laptop.

I've made a mistake here. Choice recommended a Toshiba Satellite L550 (I know, but it was sent from work--I've had a chance to look at the article at home.) Checked also with the Toshiba Home page--the L550 has been discontinued, although from the number on offer when you do some comparative

Re: [SLUG] On buying a laptop

One aspect that Choice listed as a positive for Toshiba was the matt surround of the display. Several had reflective/glossy surrounds, which, after time, became irritating. William Bennett. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs:

[SLUG] An apt-get question.

If I have an application that I wish to install --- a crossword compiler in this case and I have the download on the desktop --- it's a .tgz file --- is there an apt-get command 9or variation) that will install it? William Bennett. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List -

Re: [SLUG] An apt-get question.

I don't understand this. I have the original download file from Freshmeat on my desktop. The file is CptCrosswords-1.2.Linix.x86.tgz I went to Freshmeat to see if there were any caveats on installation. I cannot find the .tgz file. I can only find CptCrosswords-1.2.Linix.x86.tar at

Re: [SLUG] An apt-get question.

Many thanks for that. I managed to install the app, although, like you I was disconcerted to find it a propriety product. I'll still try it. It may do the job. Again, thanks. William Bennett. wbenn...@turing.une.edu.au said: I cannot find the .tgz file. I can only find

Re: [SLUG] An apt-get question.

Well, I followed instructions and can report that the crossword compiler installed as expected. Pity it did not perform as expected. It is a propriety program and the bits disabled to reduce it to a `Demonstration Model' amount to strangulation. Just what it is doing on Freshmeat I do not know.

Re: [SLUG] Re: Dell Laptop with pre-installed Linux

I was the one starting the thread on buying a new laptop. You might have a look at the latest electronic Choice. They compared a stack of laptops using parameters not normally considered by most buyers (number of ports and what type, power consumption, screen glare etc. Something else that came

[SLUG] dos2unix

apt-get install dos2unix returning the error Couldn't find package dos2unix means, presumably, that I have to find a source. Can anyone suggest one, please? William Bennett. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs:

Re: [SLUG] dos2unix

For those who asked, I'm running Lucid Lynx on a Toshiba Laptop. Regards, William Bennett. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html

[SLUG] A Toshiba Computer.

So, I bought a new computer at the (ahem) Boxing Day Sales. It's a Toshiba and I'd like some advice on (a) heaving the (obligatory) Windows out of the system and (b) installing the latest Ubuntu. [I'm surprised at the reaction of some people on learning of my intentions. Some regard me as a

Re: [SLUG] Facebook Password Reset Confirmation

For what it's worth, several others received that Facebook bumph; some several times. I don't know what it means, or how it happened. My own reaction was to ignore (ie., delete) it. I suppose I should be concerned about it; presumably it means that some part of SLUG's security has been

[SLUG] Accessing a printer.

The laptop has a divided hard drive: Windows7 and Ubuntu. I recently added a printer. To the Windows section. Installed drivers to this section I’d like to access the printer from the Ubuntu part of the hard drive. So. Do I have to install drivers to the Ubuntu section of the disc? Or can the

[SLUG] Article, Linux, APC.

Has anyone read/have an opinion of the article Is Linux finished that appears in the APC magazine of July 2011? I haven't read it. A friend alerted me; being the suspicious sod that I am, my first reaction would be to check the provenance of the material and the qualifications of the writer. If

[SLUG] Tutorial for a LaTeX package.

Can anyone point me towards a tutorial for the geometric package in LaTeX? Regards, William Bennett. -- 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] Tutorial for a LaTeX package.

I knew it. The minute I posted the enquiry, I had the feeling that even a simple enquiry will not escape unscathed. Nonetheless thanks for the information. Bill Bennett. wbennett == wbennett wbenn...@turing.une.edu.au writes: wbennett Can anyone point me towards a tutorial

[SLUG] A reliable crossword compiler.

Can anyone recommend a simple crossword compilerthat will work on Ubuntu? The one provided by the Department is as slow as a wet week and provides crosswords unworthy of the name. Ideally, I'd like to use a list of, say, fifteen surnames (ie., no clues) and it get on with fitting them into a grid

Re: [SLUG] A reliable crossword compiler.

Crossword maker is what I'm after. I suppose I could supply a list of names as both clues and answers. That might work. Even so, a crossword maker that could accommodate say 15 names would be nice. Regards, Bill. -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Are you looking for a Word

[SLUG] LaTeX and a pstricks problem.

I'm using LaTeX on an old .tex file. The file uses pstricks ie., \usepackage{pstricks} The error message is ! I can't find file `pst-xkey' I don't understand this. I thought pstricks was now a complete package. Obviously I'm wrong. I'd like to fix the error. Has anybody any experience in

[SLUG] Installing a library.

Laptop running Ubuntu I'd like to copy a DVD. Tried, using Brasero. Received message: cannot do so, because a component is missing. I have to install manually libdvdcss.so.2 libdvdcss.so.2 No---I don't know why I was told twice, either. However, could someone tell me what this library is,

[SLUG] A Library android.

I’m a Librarian. The Department would like a stocktake. Our barcode reader can recognise who’s holding it. If it’s my assistant, it will work; if it’s me, it sulks. I’d like to: (a) scan some barcodes, (b) stack them and (c) download them to the Department’s system (which, for any fellow

[SLUG] On connecting a printer.

I have a printer, a Brother H5340 OD. In past editions of Ubuntu, I managed to connect it to the laptop via a USB port. However, not this time. I assume that when I installed the latest Ubuntu, the printer driver was saved and lurks somewhere in the machine. Details: Toshiba Sattelite A660,