Updating Ubuntu

2014-12-02 Thread Peter Goggin
I have asked this question before but I have lost the answer. On updating the update manager complains that the /bot directory does not have sufficient space. The suggestd command ( sudo apt-get clear) does nothing. How do I clear space in this directory? Thanks in advance Peter Goggin

KVM switches.

2012-11-26 Thread Peter Goggin
to use a usb kvm. This works perfectly with the windows box but for some reason the linusx box does not recognise the monitor using the usb kvm. Is there any way to set the linux box permanently default to my monitor which is a Dell LCD with a resolution of 1920 x 1080? Regards Peter Goggin

Re: help needed with printers

2012-05-06 Thread Peter Goggin
upgrade to the new release. *From:* Peter Goggin petergog...@bigpond.com *To:* ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com *Sent:* Friday, 4 May 2012 11:15 AM *Subject:* help needed with printers I have a Kyocera

Re: help needed with printers

2012-05-06 Thread Peter Goggin
the ubuntu box cannot use the Kyocera. Any suggestions welcome. Regards Peter Goggin -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au Can you copy the actual error message for us? Sometimes that gives a clue as to what is the actual issue

help needed with printers

2012-05-03 Thread Peter Goggin
could see it form the ubuntu box, but following the upgrade to 10.04 I started getting the CUPS error. How can I fix it so that I can use the kyocera as a usb printer on the ubuntu box? Regards Peter Goggin -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com

Re: Accessing shared windows directories

2011-10-20 Thread Peter Goggin
On 20/10/11 10:24, Peter Goggin wrote: I have upgraded to Unbuntu 11 but cannot find out how to access the sheared directories on the windows machines attached to my home network. In the earlier version it was accessd via the places icon at the top of the screen. Where can I find it now

Accessing shared windows directories

2011-10-19 Thread Peter Goggin
I have upgraded to Unbuntu 11 but cannot find out how to access the sheared directories on the windows machines attached to my home network. In the earlier version it was accessd via the places icon at the top of the screen. Where can I find it now? Regards Peter Goggin -- ubuntu-au

Converting tapes and records to cd

2011-08-18 Thread Peter Goggin
I have a usb record/tape player. Is there any software available for ubuntu which will enable me to convert tapes and record to .wav files prior to creating audio cd's? Regards Peter Goggin -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu

RE: Evolution E-Mail

2011-05-01 Thread Peter Goggin
I followed the instructions and restarted evolution.. In the bottom bar of the screen it says writing State.ini Does this give any clue ? The program sits there with this message and nothing else happens. Regards Peter Goggin -Original Message- From: Jared Quinn [mailto:ja

Evolution E-Mail

2011-04-29 Thread Peter Goggin
screen with no folders and does not even report it is trying to load them. How can I get my address book? How can I get at the old e-mail? Is there another e-mail program I should use? Regards Peter Goggin -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com

RE: Evolution E-Mail

2011-04-29 Thread Peter Goggin
interface 'ESelectable' (evolution:1719): GLib-GObject-CRITICAL **: Object class EMFolderTree doesn't implement property 'copy-target-list1 from interface 'ESelectable' What does this mean? What do I have to do to get evolution working again? Regards Peter Goggin -Original Message

Re: Bug 1

2011-04-09 Thread peter goggin
. By the way what is the obsession with Bug 1? Linux will only replace Windows if it is easy to use. Complex new interfaces will be counter productive. Regards Peter Goggin -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au

Using GIMP

2010-12-25 Thread peter goggin
I have a photo which I wish to edit so that flaws can be painted over with the same colour as the surrounding area. Is this possible using GIMP, i.e. can I select the colour of the surrounding area from the photo and use this as the colour in a brush to cover the flaw? Regards Peter Goggin

Re: Pando on Linux

2010-09-06 Thread peter goggin
The version of Pando available for linux is outdated and does not work with the current release. I had to use my windows box to get the data. Regards Peter Goggin On Tue, 2010-09-07 at 10:35 +1000, Matthew Hannigan wrote: On Sat, Aug 07, 2010 at 09:28:52AM +0930, MoLE wrote: On 7 August

Re: Printing

2010-08-18 Thread peter goggin
It has continued to work and the system has been rebboted at least 3 times. I still have no idea why oit stopped, but all seems well now. Regards Peter Goggin On Wed, 2010-08-18 at 09:38 +1000, Paul Gear wrote: On 17/08/10 22:54, peter goggin wrote: Thanks for that. It certainly restored

Re: Pando on Linux

2010-08-09 Thread peter goggin
to expose the windows box to the internet except for fairly short periods. Regards Peter Goggin On Sat, 2010-08-07 at 09:28 +0930, MoLE wrote: On 7 August 2010 08:46, Rob Dawson rob.daw...@helpdesksolutions.com.au wrote: I have another suggestion that might work for you Peter. I have

Re: Pando on Linux

2010-08-06 Thread peter goggin
I do a lot of transcribing for FreeBMD and FreeREG. The syndicate leader wants to send me some files using Pando. Whild I could do it using my Windows box I am very loath to connect this box to the internet, since each time I do it seems to get infected with a virus or spyware. Regards Peter

Re: Pando on Linux

2010-08-05 Thread peter goggin
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Re: Pando on Linux

2010-08-05 Thread peter goggin
difficult) Any advice would be appreciated. Regards Peter Goggin On Fri, 2010-08-06 at 07:20 +0800, Ryan Macnish wrote: Hey MoLe, Your right, they dont have a linux version anymore, although there is still an old version for linux thats still downloadable (not on their website), Peter, i suggest

Re: Pando on Linux

2010-08-05 Thread peter goggin
difficult) Any advice would be appreciated. Regards Peter Goggin On Fri, 2010-08-06 at 07:20 +0800, Ryan Macnish wrote: Hey MoLe, Your right, they dont have a linux version anymore, although there is still an old version for linux thats still downloadable (not on their website), Peter, i suggest

Re: Pando on Linux

2010-08-05 Thread peter goggin
The link is used to download the source was: http://www.pando.com/dl/download/pandodl-0.9.2.0.tar.bz2 Regards Peter Goggin -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au

Pando on Linux

2010-08-04 Thread peter goggin
Is it possible to install Pando on ubuntu 10.0? If so can anyone give me the down load link and instructions on how to install this package? Regards Peter Goggin -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au

Problem with Ubuntu Linux system

2010-06-24 Thread Peter Goggin
replace the disk with a new disk and reinstall Ubuntu is it possible to extract the mail information from the old disk, assuming it can be read? Regards Peter Goggin No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.814 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2832 - Release Date

Re: Getting reapproved

2010-05-15 Thread Peter Goggin
It is a pity that there are not more adults and less children on this list. Moat of the discussion appears to have been childish and rather pointless. Regards Peter Goggin On Sun, 2010-05-16 at 00:50 +1000, Dave Hall wrote: On Sat, 2010-05-15 at 22:55 +1000, Tony H.G Candito wrote

TV Tuners

2010-02-01 Thread Peter Goggin
Are there any analogue tv tuners which are supported by ubuntu? Regards Peter Goggin -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au

Re: TV Tuners

2010-02-01 Thread Peter Goggin
processor so load will not be a problem. Are there any video editing programs like VideoRedo available for Linux? Regards Peter Goggin -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au

speach / voice recognition

2009-11-22 Thread Peter Goggin
Are then any programs/extensions to allow voice recognition with the Open Office word processor? Regards Peter Goggin -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au

Problems with Ubuntu 9.1

2009-11-07 Thread Peter Goggin
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Epson Perfection 3490 Phot Scanner

2009-10-17 Thread Peter Goggin
What do I need to do to get this scanner to work with Ubuntu? What config files do I need to modify? Regards Peter Goggin -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au

Producing Video DVDs

2009-09-10 Thread Peter Goggin
by an icon and a label. Each menu page provided navgation forwards abd backwards and the viewer can choose which video to watch. Is there a similar program available for linux? Regards Peter Goggin -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo