[Bug 1402804] [NEW] wrong url for downloading nltk data
Public bug reported: When using the nltk downloader to download sample data, an http error 401 error is received. This appears to be because the wrong URL is being used. See: http://askubuntu.com/questions/527388/python-nltk-on-ubuntu-12-04-lts-nltk-downloadbrown-results-in-html-error-40 and https://github.com/nltk/nltk/issues/747 ** Affects: nltk (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1402804 Title: wrong url for downloading nltk data To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nltk/+bug/1402804/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 859101] Re: fglrx 2:8.881-0ubuntu2: fglrx kernel module failed to build (kernel includes at ... not found or incomplete file: .../linux/version.h)
I have this on kernel 3.8.0 - 35- generic Check if system has the tools required for installation. fglrx installation requires that the system have kernel headers. /lib/modules/3.8.0-35-generic/build/include/linux/version.h cannot be found on this system. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/859101 Title: fglrx 2:8.881-0ubuntu2: fglrx kernel module failed to build (kernel includes at ... not found or incomplete file: .../linux/version.h) To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fglrx-installer/+bug/859101/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[ubuntu-uk] Guardian article on Ubuntu mobile computing
Hi All, Just a heads up for an interesting article in the Guardian (or on their website - haven't seen the print edition) about Ubuntu mobile computing: Ubuntu crests new wave of mobile computing solutions The popular Linux distributor is helping travellers turn smart phones into laptops, but we've barely imagined the potential http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2012/feb/23/ubuntu-crests-new-wave-mobile-computing John -- John Levin http://www.anterotesis.com http://twitter.com/anterotesis -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] uname -a for 32 bit os on 64 bit cpu
On 14/11/2011 19:27, Avi Greenbury wrote: John Levin wrote: I'm writing a bit of documentation, and am having trouble with uname. What does uname -a produce for a 32 bit operating system running on a 64 bit cpu? uname reports information about the kernel, not the hardware. So for a 32-bit kernel it will report 32-bit information (with strings like i386 and i686), and on a 64-bit kernel it will contain 64-bit sorts of strings (x86_64, amd64 etc.) Precisely what it says depends upon what the person who built the kernel told it to, though. Thanks to everyone who replied. Does seem that uname reports the kernel, and not the hardware, which is what is suggested by the man page and http://ss64.com/bash/uname.html My bit of documentation, on installing the beta of Zotero, is now published: http://anterotesis.com/wordpress/2011/11/installing-zotero-standalone-on-ubuntu-11-10/ Comments, clarifications etc welcome. And also, I hope it is useful for installing other non-deb executables. John -- John Levin http://www.anterotesis.com johnle...@joindiaspora.com http://twitter.com/anterotesis -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] installing apps from tar.gz
hi all, I've installed zotero standalone 3.0beta1 on Ubuntu, from a tar.gz package. (http://www.zotero.org/support/3.0) Everything works, and I've added a menu entry. But as it stands, it's installed localy, for me only, and not for all users on the system. This doesn't really bother me, in that I'm the only user of this laptop, bt out of interest, is there any way of installing tar.gz packages system wide? (I'm on ubuntu 10.10, btw) Thanks, John -- John Levin http://www.anterotesis.com johnle...@joindiaspora.com http://twitter.com/anterotesis -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] bulk graphics processing problem
On 19/03/2011 23:10, Avi wrote:
On Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:01:05 +
John Levintechnola...@gmail.com wrote:
hi all,
I need several series of numbered icons, from about 1 to 111 in
different colours. There must be a way of automating this through the
command line using imagemagick, but I haven't found a way of doing
so, and my google - fu is giving very poor returns today. Any one got
any ideas?
With no testing whatsoever, and only a passing (but google-enhanced)
familiarity with imagemagick, this is how I'd do it in Perl.
Basically, define an array of acceptable colours, then iterate through
the numbers 1 through 111. For each, pick two different colours at
random to use as foreground and background colours and create an icon.
I don't even know if the imagemagick command really does what I want it
to - I got it from [0] - and this could be done in any language, I just
can't remember how to do arrays in bash.
#! /usr/bin/perl
my @colours=(red,green,blue,orange);
for (my $i = 1; $i= 111; $i++) {
# Pick a random colour for fg and bg out of the array:
my $fgcolour = $colours(int rand($#colours +1));
my $bgcolour = $colours(int rand($#colours +1));
# Check they're not equal
while ($bgcolour == $fgoclour){
$bgcolour = $colours(int rand($#colours +1));
}
# Concoct a command
my $cmd=convert -size 16x16 xc:$colour ;
$cmd .= -pointsize 8 -fill green ;
$cmd .= -stroke black ;
$cmd .= -draw 'text 10,55 \$i\' ;
$cmd .= icon_$i.jpg ;
# Run it
`$cmd`;
}
[0] http://www.imagemagick.org/Usage/draw/#specifics
Avi, many many thanks!
The code above doesn't work straight off, but I've managed to get it
running (I don't know perl) and now have a working script. Am doing some
tweaking and will post my version up when that's done.
John
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Android Slates/Tablets......
On 24/03/2011 13:50, John MM wrote: I have been given some money and I have been thinking about getting an Android Tablet, but just have no idea what would be worth getting. Anybody any idea. I have about £300 to spend. I dont like Apple at all. Thanks I've got an archaos 10, running Android, 10 inch screen. Cost £300. I'm quite happy with it, though I do prefer proper keyboards to those screen things. When I was looking at tablets around Xmas, I tried the Samsung Galaxy in a couple of shops, and really didn't like it. Expensive, misconfigured (that could have been the shops, but I did try it in two different places), and the screen (7) was on the small side. Cons of archaos: it's own limited app market, tho' you can install google's version (slightly tricky). The pdf viewers aren't brilliant. But it very much depends on what you want to use it for. HTH John -- John Levin http://www.anterotesis.com johnle...@joindiaspora.com http://twitter.com/anterotesis -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] bulk graphics processing problem
hi all, I need several series of numbered icons, from about 1 to 111 in different colours. There must be a way of automating this through the command line using imagemagick, but I haven't found a way of doing so, and my google - fu is giving very poor returns today. Any one got any ideas? TIA John -- John Levin http://www.anterotesis.com johnle...@joindiaspora.com http://twitter.com/anterotesis -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] natty with unity
On 13/01/2011 21:11, alan c wrote: On 13/01/11 19:47, gazz wrote: About to write something for a VCS ICT mag about Ubuntu so thought I'd have a look at Natty - umm, not a big fan of Unity, ugly and ridiculously limited - wot, can't add stuff to the panel - what's the one at the top actually doing besides wasting space and telling me the time and that' I'm networked? Can't add move a panel? Hmmm. I'll concede that it might work well for people who want their puters to be toasters but please God don't stop offering GNOME shell alternative! Paula I know what you mean, at present anyway. I note that the session can be set to 'classic gnome' though.. The more I have thought about it, the more I come to believe that the people who I help to take refuge away from Windows, would very much welcome running a 'toaster', even though it would not be my own personal choice. I do not use a Mac but isn't a Mac a lot more 'toaster' like than Windows? Ubuntu has got a lot going in the right direction and I can easily give the benefit of the doubt to a somewhat radical direction. Fingers crossed. Personally, I've found - due to using a netbook - that not having a classical desktop is a real boon. Perhaps it just makes me tidier, not having miscellaneous files dumped in front of me. John -- John Levin http://www.anterotesis.com johnle...@joindiaspora.com http://twitter.com/anterotesis -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora
On 02/01/2011 22:15, Mark wrote: I got 5 invites if anyone wants one? Mark Would love one, if I'm not too late and you've got some left. John -- John Levin http://www.anterotesis.com http://www.facebook.com/john.levin http://twitter.com/anterotesis -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Book costs (was Re: e-books without Adobe Digital Editions)
On 10/11/2010 08:17, Neil Greenwood wrote: On 9 November 2010 19:53, richardrjs1...@u.genie.co.uk wrote: On 09/11/10 15:40, Neil Greenwood wrote: On 9 November 2010 13:13, pmgazzpmg...@gmx.co.ukwrote: All the editing etc has to be done for the print copy anyway, and an e book has none of the costs of physical book. Such as distribution, handling, printing, staffing the shop, pulping the ones that don't sell! E books should be considerably cheaper, only trouble is the book world is scared stiff of them. That's not how it works though. The publisher will amortise the costs of editing, copy-editing, marketing, artwork, printing, warehousing, distributing, author advance, etc. across the expected print run (including physical and digital editions). Then of course, they add a healthy profit on top. A significant chunk of the profit they attempt to make on one title goes towards acquiring future titles (kind of like RD expenses in software development). Isn't the largest part of the cover price the retailers margin? By selling more directly, and cutting out the middleman, or selling through automated stores that don't have the same overheads as a shop or chain, the publisher should, in theory, be able to charge less and receive more. (Many a slip between theory and actuality, of course.) John -- John Levin http://www.anterotesis.com http://www.facebook.com/john.levin http://twitter.com/anterotesis -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Scanners OCR
On 18/08/2010 19:51, Simon Wears wrote: The idea would be to scan in my handwritten notes, but that would also involve mathematical graphs symbols, which it may not cope with well. The OCR isn't as important, it would just be a nice feature. As long as I can make a digital copy of my notes easily it would do! Simon Wears http://MunkyJunky.com Current state of OCR is that it's good for post-1950 printed texts, but pretty bad for older publications and handwriting. (I've recently been banging my head against 18th century texts - OCR just doesn't work there.) No idea as to the state of dedicated handwriting recognition apps. If you're taking notes, why not enter them directly onto your computer? HTH John -- John Levin http://www.anterotesis.com http://www.facebook.com/john.levin http://twitter.com/anterotesis -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] HP Deskjet 2600
On 27/07/2010 16:35, Tony Pursell wrote: On Tue, 2010-07-27 at 14:42 +0100, John Levin wrote: Hey all, has anyone got an HP Deskjet 2600 working with Ubuntu? Mine is detected, but isn't printing. According to a bug report: https://bugs.launchpad.net/hplip/+bug/588081 there is a fix (by choosing hplips-cups driver) but I can't find the driver, even though I have hplips cups installed. Ta John -- John Levin http://www.anterotesis.com http://www.facebook.com/john.levin http://twitter.com/anterotesis Hi John I assume you mean the HP Business Inkjet 2600. Have you got the HPLIP package installed? Check in Ubuntu Software Centre. If not, install it. That should bring with it hpijs, which is the actual driver you need. See http://www.openprinting.org/printer/HP/HP-Business_Inkjet_2600 Tony It's a deskjet D2660 (the docs all say D2600 series, hence my slip). I have the hpijs drivers installed, the printer is detected, but no joy printing. John -- John Levin http://www.anterotesis.com http://www.facebook.com/john.levin http://twitter.com/anterotesis -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] graphic display of diffs
Hi all, I'm looking for a way to share diffs of documents. I've been comparing the 3 version of the GPL, and want to export the results, rather than require others to put the docs into a diff program. I've looked at a number of diff apps, such as meld, but none of them seem to offer a way of exporting the results. Is there a way to do this? Thanks John -- John Levin http://www.anterotesis.com http://www.facebook.com/john.levin http://twitter.com/anterotesis -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] HP Deskjet 2600
Hey all, has anyone got an HP Deskjet 2600 working with Ubuntu? Mine is detected, but isn't printing. According to a bug report: https://bugs.launchpad.net/hplip/+bug/588081 there is a fix (by choosing hplips-cups driver) but I can't find the driver, even though I have hplips cups installed. Ta John -- John Levin http://www.anterotesis.com http://www.facebook.com/john.levin http://twitter.com/anterotesis -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Improving Support
On 27/05/2010 19:12, Matthew Daubney wrote: snippery That's quite a long list! Here's an interesting side question, what would help motivate you to improve the way you support people? How do you think it could be improved? I used to do paid support, mainly windows but also os x and sometimes ubuntu, for non-technical people. Often for mozilla products (getting away from Outlook/IE is the first step in minimising trouble). What was interesting about the work was seeing how non-geeks use and interact with their computers. How difficult many things are, even though they may seem obvious to me; what people want from their computers; how to explain things in clear, precise language, using as little jargon as possible. Most importantly, it showed me that people do 'stupid' things for a reason; there's a method in the madness, and the root cause can often be found in the design and interface. This got me very interested in accessibility and usability issues, and makes the occasional support work I do rewarding, as a way of testing and checking my knowledge, styles of teaching/talking about computers, and stuff I've read in books. (Quick plug: Raskin's The Humane Interface is an eye-opener.) I know the original question was about free, volunteer support, but I think there is a lesson about motivation: if you're interested in something, then helping others can be pleasurable and educative, and for some things the best way of learning about them. This is also motivation to do a better job of supporting people. Following on from this, I think it's important to help with stuff you're really interested in, rather than spread oneself too thin. Hope this is of interest, John -- John Levin http://www.anterotesis.com http://twitter.com/anterotesis -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Open Source is under attack......
On 31/03/2010 16:53, John Matthews wrote: Thi is rather scarey http://mashable.com/2010/02/24/open-source-threatens-capitalism/ Have some good news to cheer yourself up: http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20100330152829622 John -- John Levin http://www.anterotesis.com http://www.facebook.com/john.levin http://twitter.com/anterotesis -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Routers, open source firmware and IPv6
Hi all, Following troubles with karmic, ipv6 and my net connection, I'm looking to get a new router, which I think will solve my problems. As karmic works with my university network, I'm sure the problem is on my end. I get broadband from ukfsn, with a static ipv4 address, via entanet, over a bt line. As far as I know, this is all ipv6 compatible (though I'm not sure whether the static ip confuses things). So I think it is my router; I'm currently using a SafeCom swart2 54125, and I've found ipv6 problems mentioned on some forums. Hence, the need for a new router. Can anyone suggest a reliable, ipv6 compatible router? TIA, and seasonal greetings, John -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu forums down or dns problem?
Hi, Every time I try going to ubuntuforums.org, I get redirected to launchpad.net. Is this happening for other people? Are the forums down, or am I having a dns problem? TIA John -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu forums down or dns problem?
On 10/12/2009 12:58, jim.came...@buhlersortex.com wrote: Every time I try going to ubuntuforums.org, I get redirected to launchpad.net. Seems fine from here. jim -- Thanks to you all. Changed dns and everything is working again. Cheers! John -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Karmic networking broken
On 27/10/2009 08:47, LeeGroups wrote: I also had similar problems. Disabled IPv6 in Firefox. It's very bad that this bug is present so close to release. I hope that this is sorted before Thursday. Personally I have found Karmic to be pretty much unusable on both machines I tested it on. :-( On the other hand, I've installed Karmic on one laptop, a Dell Latitude D351, a couple of years old I think. It installed without any issues, found the wireless card, had a little moan about lack of open source drivers and installed a closed source one. Everything works, 64bit too. The only thing I had to do manually was download 64bit Flash and unzip it to the right directory. Superb. My only gripe, is that the top toolbar icons look a bit, err, dated... I've now gone back to Jaunty. This is the first time that any Ubuntu version hasn't got online out of the box for me. Very disappointing. John -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Karmic networking broken
On 27/10/2009 10:20, etali wrote: John Levin wrote: On 27/10/2009 08:47, LeeGroups wrote: I've now gone back to Jaunty. This is the first time that any Ubuntu version hasn't got online out of the box for me. Very disappointing. John I've only just subscribed to this list. How long ago did you download your Karmic install? I've been testing Karmic on a spare box and had tons of problems getting online with the previous betas, but yesterday I downloaded Karmic Final (testing), and it seems to have fixed all my problems. I was using the release candidate, both for my Lenovo laptop and as a vm image. John -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Karmic networking broken
On 27/10/2009 12:31, Daniel Drummond wrote: This is due to the inclusion of drive monitoring tools in Karmic. They weren't present in Jaunty, which is why you only found out when you installed Karmic. I've had a warning up about one of my drives, but it is pretty much brand new, and hasn't been used much. Looking at the report it gave me makes me think it isn't on it's last legs, but the values being reported by the hard drive are not very accurate. What tools are these? And are they available for Jaunty, if not installed by default? OS X has something similar (the name escapes me atm) which has saved my proverbial bacon before. Best John -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Karmic networking broken
On 26/10/2009 20:54, Jonathon Fernyhough wrote: 2009/10/26 John Levintechnola...@gmail.com: Hi, I'm trying out karmic, and the networking seems to be broken on both my Lenovo N500 laptop and VMWare Fusion virtual machine atop of OS X Snow Leopard. It claims to be connected, and I can log into my router, but cannot get anything through firefox, thunderbird, synaptic etc. The hardware test claims to be able to touch the net. Can anyone help with diagnosing these problems? TIA John Reboot, press ESC to bring up the GRUB menu, press e to edit the kernel line, add ipv6.disable=1 (no quotes) to the end of the line that ends quiet splash. Press Ctrl-X to boot. Congrats, you've just disabled IPV6 globally - is that any better? Many thanks for that. I can now get on the web with firefox, but synaptic is still not finding any repositories. Do I have to disable ipv6 somewhere else as well? TIA John -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Geotagging photos
Mark Fraser wrote: On Monday 21 September 2009 22:09:46 John Levin wrote: Hi all, I'm looking for a way to geotag photos by pointing to a position on a map. The mac app iPhoto has this facility (though I'm not entirely happy with it's implementation) but so far haven't found anything similar that runs on linux. DigiKam has an option for uploading gps tracks, but I really want the map. Any suggestions? If you're using a newish version of DigiKam IIRC 0.9.5 or newer, you can use the Geolocation tools that are located in the Image menu. If you click on 'Edit Coordinates' it should allow you to pick a point on the Google Map that appears in the window. Ah! Had looked at digikam, but missed that option. Thanks very much for the tip, problem solved:) John -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Geotagging photos
Hi all, I'm looking for a way to geotag photos by pointing to a position on a map. The mac app iPhoto has this facility (though I'm not entirely happy with it's implementation) but so far haven't found anything similar that runs on linux. DigiKam has an option for uploading gps tracks, but I really want the map. Any suggestions? TIA John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Logging into a blank white screen
Hi all, Something is borked on my Lenovo 3000 N500 laptop :( When I boot up, I get the log-in screen as per normal, but after logging in I'm faced with a blank white screen, wether with the normal gnome desktop or the failsafe. I can get into a shell no probs. Amongst the errors in .xsession-errors is: ** (nautilus:8497): WARNING **: Unable to add monitor: Not supported I'm presuming that this has been triggered by a recent update, but cannot recall any that would affect the display. Booting into a crunchbang live cd works fine Running an up to date jaunty with Intel graphics. Suggestions? TIA John -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Logging into a blank white screen
John Levin wrote: Hi all, Something is borked on my Lenovo 3000 N500 laptop :( When I boot up, I get the log-in screen as per normal, but after logging in I'm faced with a blank white screen, wether with the normal gnome desktop or the failsafe. I can get into a shell no probs. Amongst the errors in .xsession-errors is: ** (nautilus:8497): WARNING **: Unable to add monitor: Not supported I'm presuming that this has been triggered by a recent update, but cannot recall any that would affect the display. Booting into a crunchbang live cd works fine Running an up to date jaunty with Intel graphics. Suggestions? TIA John Update: installed lxde and can get into that fine. Seems to be a bug with gnome. Anybody seeing anything similar? John -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Logging into a blank white screen
John Levin wrote: John Levin wrote: Hi all, Something is borked on my Lenovo 3000 N500 laptop :( snip And one more update: I can log into gnome as a different user. So it's something corrupt in my profile. Can't think of what it could be - any suggestions? TIA John -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Logging into a blank white screen
Rob Beard wrote: John Levin wrote: John Levin wrote: John Levin wrote: Hi all, Something is borked on my Lenovo 3000 N500 laptop :( snip And one more update: I can log into gnome as a different user. So it's something corrupt in my profile. Can't think of what it could be - any suggestions? TIA John Hmmm, you say you can get to terminal right? If you can login to a terminal (either console or other terminal) under your normal user account, try renaming .gnome2 and .gnome2_private (they are usually hidden directories): mv .gnome2 .gnome2-old mv .gnome2_private .gnome2_private-old Then log out and try logging in again and see if it makes any difference. With any luck Gnome should re-create the folders and fix the problem. If all else fails just rename the folders back. Hope this helps. Rob Didn't work but by renaming my .config folder everything is (more or less) back as it should be. Thanks for your help! John -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] [OT] Open Source Project kafuffle...
Harry Rickards wrote: -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 James Milligan wrote: snip In terms of licenses, as it is software, would CC licenses still be valid? If this is one of those small matches that turns into a flame war I apologise! I don't know how strongly you guys feel about this stuff :-) James See http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Frequently_Asked_Questions. Basically Creative Commons don't recommend it. There are other's, but you'd probably want to use the GPL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html), LGPL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/lesser.html), BSD (http://opensource.org/licenses/bsd-license.php) or Apache License (http://www.apache.org/licenses/). If it is a web app, (you said it was forum software, IIRC) you might want to consider the affero gpl: http://www.fsf.org/licensing/licenses/agpl-3.0.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affero_General_Public_License HTH John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] The Stolen Earth
Tim Dobson wrote: From http://dalek.microsoft.com/en-us/ultimate/FX101674081033.aspx : Getting a 404 Server not found. Does this mean the Doctor has finally and definitively defeated them? John -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Can't move panels, oh, and why does Firefox crash so much?
Paul Webster wrote: Also, does anyone else find that Firefox 3 0 11 freezes rather often? It is then hard to shut down, despite using the Force Quit button. It seems to quit, but when I try to restart it, it claims to be still running and a restart of the computer is said to be the solution. In fact it can be forced to shut down in System Monitor. How many bookmarks do you have, and do you find firefox freezes when you're organizing them? Since they moved to using SQLite for storing them (with the 3.n series), I've found performance to be very slow when dealing with large (over 10,000) numbers of bookmarks. John -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Broadband and hosting reccomendations
Hi, I'm looking for reccomendations for broadband suppliers and hosting. First off, I'm getting rid of Entanet (via UKFSN) as they've seen fit to more than double their charges! (Getting ready for long phone session to customer services today) Don't have cable, so looking for a geek-friendly adsl service. Secondly, I'm looking for a second hosting service. I use evohosting http://www.evohosting.co.uk/ and am very happy with them, but in case of failure want to have (and to be able to reccomend to others) a secondary web/email system. Plus I'd like ubuntu-based servers, just for fun. Any suggestions? TIA John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] ubuntu one
Anyone got an invite and tried this out yet? https://ubuntuone.com/ (Something I've been wanting for a while, a 'dotMac' equivalent, and I hope there will be more features added to it.) John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu pre-installed computer prices
Eddie Bernard wrote: I think the market conditions are pretty difficult at the moment, too. Understandably, perhaps, but then again I would have thought if anything the lower end of the market would be attracting more customers trying to get a cheap PC. Or maybe people just aren't buying PCs at all right now. I know eBay is no great source of information on this, but if you look at the completed listings in the desktop section, you'll see dozens of PCs every day going unsold. I have enough computers, not buying any more for a while, but I would love a linux-based version of Apple's Time Capsule. Something *really* simple, that requires little or no set up, just plug it in and let it back everything up. Even better if it had a broadband modem built in (Time Capsule is missing this, and El Reg complained: http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2009/03/23/review_networking_wireless_router_apple_time_capsule/ ) I might also pay for a media centre, for similar plug n play reasons: building this stuff is lots of fun, but also time consuming. Apple's attraction is the ease of use, but the price (sometimes) and the lock-in (iTunes, Mail.app, both limited and hacker-unfriendly) can be a deal breaker. £0.02 John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Router reccomendations
Hi all, I've been having terrible router problems; one is near death, and a back-up I had lying around (SafeCom Swart2) appears to be shoddy, not saving settings etc. So it's time to buy a new, reliable router. Can anyone reccommend a decent, reliable wireless router? TIA John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Router reccomendations
Michael Holloway wrote: I'm assuming you are talking about a home DSL router? Yes I always recommend Netgear DG834G http://www.netgear.co.uk/wireless_adslrouter_dg834g.php The wireless is 54Mbs, (they do have a 108mbs model too) and its ADSL (not cable). If that's what you are looking for, then 40 quid or so will buy you a solid reliable piece of hardware. I use Netgear hardware at home and in the office, and have never had a problem... Thanks very much. As an addendum, I've solved some of the problems with the Safecom Swart2: many parts (not all) the admin interface requires internet explorer! There are still many other things wrong with it that ie doesn't 'fix', so steer clear of safecom. John Cheers, Michael On Fri, 2009-02-27 at 17:01 +, John Levin wrote: Hi all, I've been having terrible router problems; one is near death, and a back-up I had lying around (SafeCom Swart2) appears to be shoddy, not saving settings etc. So it's time to buy a new, reliable router. Can anyone reccommend a decent, reliable wireless router? TIA John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Rolling back Updates
Chris Weaver wrote: P.S Anyone a member of the London LUG? (Greater London) GLLUG? Why yes, I am! Why do you ask? John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] [Fwd: Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference -- now available]
Free pdf download (also available in dead tree version for cold hard cash) that folk might be interested in. John Original Message Hi I'm pleased to announce that my new book, Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference, is now available. It's a compact yet comprehensive guide to all aspects of day-to-day Ubuntu use. You can buy it from Amazon.com for a recession-busting $9.94. It's approximately 5x8 inches and 166 pages (ISBN 978-1440478291). Uniquely, the PDF Edition of the book is available entirely free of charge from http://www.ubuntupocketguide.com. What's more, people are encouraged to share the PDF Edition file with friends, and even upload it to file-sharing networks. The PDF Edition is exactly the same as the Print Edition. For more details, and to download the PDF Edition, visit the website: http://www.ubuntupocketguide.com If you've got any questions, get in touch. Cheers Keir Thomas -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Venue for London Bugjam
Ciaran Mooney wrote: Evening, Sorry another question. I am not from London, so will not have my own home to go to between the days. Is there any chance a fellow participant has a spare sofa that I could sleep on? I would be very grateful. I can *probably* (pending a few diary synchronizations). John -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Venue for London Bugjam
James Thomas wrote: Hi all, Just a note to say I have a venue in central London, next to Liverpool Street station. Details can be found at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/GlobalBugJam/London :) James Thomas (selinuxium) Excellent! I was getting frustrated at drawing a blank on this. John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] London hacker space
In the course of trying to get a venue for the Bugjam, and getting frustrated at finding it so difficult to get a suitable venue, I found that others felt the same way, and wanted to get a hacklb going here in London: http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space As ever, it'll only happen if sufficient people get involved. PS: For more on hacklabs / hacker spaces / whatever you want to call them, see: http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Hacker_Spaces (There are a few dotted around the UK folk on this list might be interested in checking out) John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Some good publicity about Ubuntu
Rob Beard wrote: Hi folks, Having read through the follow up article on that woman who had Dell laptop running Ubuntu, I found this in the comments... http://www.kswo.com/Global/story.asp?S=9675283 It's a nice story about Ubuntu. It appears that a soilder in Fort Sill, Oklahoma has been refurbishing old PCs and passing them on to school students. It's nice to see some nice coverage other than the on going flame war on the WKOW web site. Does anyone do anything similar here in the UK? The nearest I have got to this is the Exwick Community Centre project although I'd love to do something like Freegeek (www.freegeek.org) but I wouldn't know where to start looking to get funding for such a project. Not quite like freegeek, but there is computer aid http://www.computeraid.org/ And perusing their website, they've called for FLOSS programmers to help with Project Proposal: USB-based free and open source assistive technology solution for blind and visually impaired users. The objective of this project is to develop and distribute a free and open source suite of portable software applications installed on a USB stick, allowing blind and visually impaired users worldwide equal and effective access to computers running the Windows operating system. http://www.computeraid.org/vifoss.htm hth john -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Unsuscrib
Sean Miller wrote: On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 5:35 PM, Ian Betteridge i...@ianbetteridge.co.uk wrote: I'm not going to point out that refering to someone as the bird like that is patronising and sexist. Oh not. Not for my first post to the list. Oh dear, I just did... Well, I meant it in the nicest possible sense. Better than the dumbest blonde in the world or whatever the poor lady (not the one who unsubscribed, as far as I know, but the mad Yank I alluded to!!) was described elsewhere on the list today. Let's try to avoid getting too PC. bird, gal, fella, geezer, other 'alf, trouble and strife etc. are all colloqiualisms which aren't really sexist or patronising at all, unless one decides to make them so. 'bird' and 'trouble strife' are perjoratives, and certainly are sexist. There is no relation between gender and having difficulty with mailing lists. John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[Bug 273510] Re: [RV610] black screen at logon screen on 1st boot after install
I'm getting this issue with Xubuntu Jaunty Alpha 2 alternate cd. Install is fine, iBook reboots, goes through yaboot, then a corrupted screen (half white, half black), no gdm, no sound, no keyboard response. -- [RV610] black screen at logon screen on 1st boot after install https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/273510 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Venues and global bug jam
James Westby wrote: On Wed, 2008-12-17 at 22:30 +, Alan Pope wrote: FYI: Shall we do one? Yes. At least one. The discussion of venues comes up all the time, so I think we should compile a list of UK venues, so that we know what our options are for different events. Therefore I would appreciate your help in completing this page: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/Venues so that we can start to make this process easier by knowing what venues we can use. Secondly, to help everyone plan for the global bug jam it would be useful to know who wishes to come, and what proposed locations there are. Therefore, please also add yourself, and any proposed locations to this page: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/GlobalBugJam09 I've contacted the Uni of Westminster, who hold GLLUG (London LUG) meetings as to whether it would be possible to use their rooms. I need some idea of what we would require for the bug jam; I'll add the venue to the list when they've given some indication as to whether they can accomodate us. John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu for the Eee
Liam Proven wrote: Setting up an Eee 900 for a mate. £40 off eBay! Great deal! Anyway, I'm not taken with Xandros, and I'm going to be supporting this little beast. What's the best Ubuntu remix for the Eee? Eeebuntu, Ubuntu-Eee, something else? I use Ubuntu-Eeee on my 701 http://www.ubuntu-eee.com/ Based on the 8.04 LTS, it's go the netbook interface - nice big icons etc - which suit my v. small 7 display. Hardware all works fine. Other eee remixes: eeexubuntu: http://wiki.eeeuser.com/ubuntu:eeexubuntu:home based on xubuntu (xfce desktop) and 7.10 eeebuntu: http://www.eeebuntu.org/ based on 8.10 If anyone knows of any other ubuntu-based eee-specific distros, please add to this thread, and I'll post them on the wiki derivatives page https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DerivativeTeam/Derivatives John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Fosdem
Anyone on this list going to Fosdem next year? http://www.fosdem.org/2009/ John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Windows Vista Ultimate Edition
Paul Sutton wrote: Javad Ayaz wrote: Buy ubuntu get windows free? 2008/11/17 Jai Harrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey guys, So I just won a copy of Windows Vista Ultimate Edition in a prize draw and figured that it's no use to me as an Ubuntu user. I'm pretty sure that it's the retail version (not OEM) and was just wondering if anyone had any tips on how a FOSS user could get some value from it (e.g. sell it on and how I'd go about doing that or other ways of getting something from it). So you won the booby prize, lol Paul Aye, swap it for something useful, like a wooden spoon! John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Intrepid release party, Waxy O'Connors, London - who's coming?
Simos Xenitellis wrote: I did not see a time at the announcement of the release party. Is it the usual 6pm? Simos It's at 7pm: * Thu 30th October * Waxy O'Connors - Dargle Bar - 7pm * Located on the lower level of the pub and looks out onto the Tree Room. We will have our own private bar for people to buy drinks and you can also order food here. * Nearest tubes to Waxy's are Leicester Sq or Piccadilly hth john -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] 2009, was [EVENT] Linux Expo Live 2008 - October the 23rd - 25th Olympia, London
Alan Pope wrote: 2008/10/20 Rob Beard [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I would have loved to have come along but due to low finances and the fact I crashed my car last week I'm going to be unable to make it this year. I presume the Linux Expo Live 2009 will be around the same time next year? There's _another_ MASSIVE event _possibly_ happening next year, but more on that later.. :) Cheers, Al. Oh Alan, you tease! C'mon, spill the beans, or at least give us a hint. John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] [ANNOUNCE] Time for a change
Alan Pope wrote: Hi all, Just over a year ago [0] I was narrowly voted in as the Point of Contact (PoC) for the UK LoCo team. I've enjoyed the role, but feel that the team is in need of invigoration, and as such I will stand down from the post as of 30th November 2008. Lots to think about here, but before I do that, just to say cheers Alan, you've done a lot for Ubuntu and Ubuntu-UK in many ways (and bought me a few drinks). Your efforts are much appreciated, (so were the drinks) and long may you continue to be involved. John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] [Fwd: Intrepid Release Parties]
LeeGroups wrote: On Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 11:11 PM, Ellis Corbie Riley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just saw this - https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IntrepidReleaseParties#Europe Can i safely assume we will be at Waxy O'Connors and not De Hems then? --Michael I was just wondering that myself. Then it occured that they are only a couple of streets apart, so I was planning to attend both :) Though it would be nice to know which one is the 'official' venue... Lee As Kat Kinnie has organized it, I presume it's the official Ubuntu/Canonical party. John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] [Fwd: Intrepid Release Parties]
So, anyone up for a party? John Original Message Hi all, Ladies and Gentleman who love and adore the world most lovable and adorable Operating System, Ubuntu, we plan on releasing Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex on October 30th. Now, this release is a pretty special release because not only do we kick out another kick-ass Ubuntu, but October 20th is Ubuntu’s 4th birthday! As such, it is time to par-taaay. Seriously. The Beastie Boys faught for your right to partaaay, so show some dignity and respect to these rights, and get out there and do it. So, what is the skinny, I hear you ask? Well, I think it is time for us to put our collective minds together and organise an incredible series of release parties all over the world. On our last release, we had over 60 parties, largely organised by our incredible worldwide LoCo community, and I would love to see us hit nearer to 100 parties for this release, particularly with a birthday to celebrate! Organising a party is pretty simple: Pick a date - I would recommend either Thu 30th October or the following weekend…Sat 1st Nov and Sun 2nd Nov. Pick a date when you can arrange for a bunch of Ubuntu enthusiasts to be in the same building. Pick a venue - this can be someone’s back yard, a pub, a university room, a school, a parking lot…wherever. They key thing is not the venue, it is the people. With a venue and date, you are all set to let the world know about it. Add your party to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IntrepidReleaseParties - this is the big list of Ubuntu release parties. :) Let the world know - blog about it, make up some fliers and put them in computers shops / libraries / cafes / educational establishments etc. Encourage a stack of people to come along to your party. :) We have a longer guide to organising a release party at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BuildingCommunity/RunningReleaseParty. You can also discuss organising your party on the ubuntu-event-planners mailing list (https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/Ubuntu-event-planners). When it comes to running your party, there are a bunch of things you can do on the day/evening itself: * Have a cake - it is a birthday, after all! If you can’t bake a cake, find someone who can. :) * Hang out with other Ubuntu people, meet new faces and get to know each other. * You may want to perform installfests. * You may also want to organise a few talks and speeches for the event itself. * Why not make some merchandise to give out? Maybe some badges, stickers or t-shirts? Enjoy, and do post here when you organise a party! Jono -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Desktop Advice
Hi all, I'm considering getting a new desktop. I'm considering one from Dell, but can't find any reviews of their ubuntu-ized Inspiron (everyone seems to be talking about the laptops). Does anyone on this list have one? Can they tell me 1: if it can handle two monitors? 2: how loud it is? Dual monitors and noise levels are the two most important things to me, so if you have any tips for where to look, I'd be much obliged. TIA John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] What the Dell?
Bruce Beardall wrote: The new Mini Inspiron 9 is out. Thanks to Engadget, the link to the Ubuntu flavoured US version is here: http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?cs=19kc=6f961oc=dnpcxw1x=7y=8 http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?cs=19kc=6f961oc=dnpcxw1x=7y=8 But only a WinXP version on the UK site: http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/laptop-inspiron-9?c=ukcs=ukdhs1l=ens=dhsref=homepg http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/laptop-inspiron-9?c=ukcs=ukdhs1l=ens=dhsref=homepg It's just not good cricket if you ask me. According to http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/index.cfm?newsid=103918 a version with Ubuntu will shortly be available, for £30 less than the XP version. John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] help Ubuntu/freesoftwareize the third season of the IT crowd!
Sean Miller wrote: Sounds great fun! Can we ensure they portray a relatively positive image of Ubuntu/Linux, or doesn't it matter? *cough* So what would the Ubuntu equivalent of Have you tried turning it off then turning it on again? be? Perhaps, 'Have you tried sudo apt-get upgrade -f ?' ;) John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Google Chrome
Alan Pope wrote: Woo http://blogoscoped.com/archive/2008-09-01-n47.html New open source web browser from Google. Looks very interesting from a security and performance perspective alone. The cartoon is a great way to introduce a new product to the media too. Official word here: http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/fresh-take-on-browser.html Who's going to start Ubuntu Comics then? John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Google Chrome
Philip Wyett wrote: With the size of the Google PR machine, a cute way of introducing a new product was no real surprise. What is really beginning to worry me is that there is too much choice of applications in the Open Source world. Instead of working to make what we have better and bite into bug #1 and give users a base set of applications they can get comfortable with and trust, we are going to leave maybe switchers to Linux with the mass confusion of which application is best and sticking with Windows. Well, Chrome is being beta'd for windows first, where it will add to the choice of Firefox, Safari and Opera (never mind a host of smaller projects), so choice is not restricted to the FLOSS world. I can't see any way of 'herding cats' and concentrating everyone on a base set of applications, or a single distro for that matter. I don't think it would be desirable either; a lot of good comes out of people trying new ideas (as long as these ideas can be shared, taken and improved, as we do in the free software world). As long as Ubuntu keeps its focus, I'll be happy with it (even though I dislike some of the software choices). My tuppence ha'penny, John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Question: where do you find apps?
Hi all, A question for you all, one that's been exercising me: where do you find out about applications? Do you read about them on the net or in mags, think it sounds interesting, then look it up in synaptic? If you have a particular need (say, cataloguing pdfs), how would you go about finding a suitable app? How would you google, where would you ask? If after searching, you have a large choice of apps, how would you choose between them? Would you test them all? To what sort of depth? TIA John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Bug Day
Alan Pope wrote: Ok, so is it a go / no-go for a bug day at the Pembury Arms in Highbury this weekend? http://www.individualpubs.co.uk/pembury/ Hands up who would like to attend? The Pembury is in Hackney, rather than Highbury. Can't do saturday, but can do sunday. John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] What's happened to the Podcast?
Alan Pope wrote: On Thu, 2008-07-31 at 06:49 +0100, Sean Miller wrote: Podcast activity has gone all quiet - is it on summer holiday or something? As if by magic:- http://podcast.ubuntu-uk.org/2008/07/31/s01e11-blowin-in-the-wind/ Got to say, that was a really good listen. Open street map, *two* low cost computers (and animals in the background) - what more could I want? -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] What would you like in a book..
Tim Dobson wrote: Alan Pope wrote: I've been wondering if there's a set of Ubuntu related topics that are not covered, or not covered well in the current set of books available. Some sort of removable media inside the book, with a PDF of the book on it. Allows non-commercial (though preferably commercial) redistribution would be cool) Tim A cd or dvd with the book would allow for all sorts of supplementary documentation to be added, for example video tutorials. John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Bug Day
Paul Broadhead wrote: Hi, I'm new to this list so hello everyone. Welcome aboard. I'm also new to bug jams so would there be room for a novice at this event? I should think many of us would be novices at this, so there really should be room. I'm a C/C++ developer on Linux and have some Python experience too if any of that helps. Either weekend day is OK for me. I presume the suggested Pembury pub is the one in Hackney. Yup, that's the one. John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Carphone Warehouse offer Ubuntu
http://www.theopensourcerer.com/2008/07/24/say-hello/ Anyone played with one of these? John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Bug Day
Alan Pope wrote: Hi, Having asked around members of the Ubuntu UK community there has been quite a luke warm response to the idea of a bug jam (global one scheduled for 8th-10th August). I thought there might be something like 30-50 people interested in attending a physical event, but after discussion it seems that 10 is a more realistic figure. 10 people can be manageable, more so than 30 (looking on the bright side). I'm up for such an event. August is also a tricky month. Many people are on holiday, kids are off school, and generally people have their minds on other things. Traditionally many LUGs have lower turnouts at meetings in August than other months. Could leave it til September, after the holiday season. If a LUG is having a meet on that day then it might be good to turn up to that, and do the bug jamming there. The other option that is worth considering is the Pembury pub in London. We could go there on either Sat or Sun or both during the day. They have Wifi and plenty of space to set out laptops and jam. Local to me so I'll vote for the Pembury. Friendly, free software users, good beer. Very happy to check all their barrels for bugs. Am wondering if the good burghers of Hackney will be doing Sunday lunch though; Saturday during the day might be better. John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] ISPs
Rob Beard wrote: I'm with Vivaciti who are an Enta reseller. I can highly recommend Enta. You might want to give www.ukfsn.org a look as they are Enta re-sellers who fund Open Source development with the profits, plus they're Linux friendly. I'm with UKFSN, and am quite happy with the service; enta run most of the show, and they do a good job. John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Derby Linux Install Day
Hi All, The date for the Derby Linux Install Day has been announced: it's Saturday 30th August. There should be ubuntu cds there, plus, hopefully, some goodies. More details closer to the time. John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Anyone from Derby on the list?
Hey all, Back from cd distribution duties at Lug Radio. Met someone who is interested in doing a Linux install fest in Derby. Anyone on this list from there? John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Anyone from Derby on the list?
James Tait wrote: John Levin wrote: Back from cd distribution duties at Lug Radio. Shame, I missed you. Thought we met on the Saturday? curses inability to remember names and faces Met someone who is interested in doing a Linux install fest in Derby. Anyone on this list from there? I am. I assume you're referring to Clare/Jellybeanz? If so I'll pick it up on the LUG mailing list. Yup, her. That's the South Derbyshire Lug, right? The Linux Demo day will be held in around 4-5 weeks time; I'm trying to arrange getting cds up there. John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] [Fwd: [UKUUG-Announce] UKUUG - Linux 2008 - confirmed dates CFP]
FYI, Linux event in Manchester John Original Message From: - Mon Jul 14 15:29:25 2008 UKUUG - Linux 2008 Friday 7th (tutorials), Saturday 8th Sunday 9th November Conference Venue: The Manchester Conference Centre, The University of Manchester, Weston Building, Sackville Street, Manchester M1 3BB Call For Papers Linux 2008 will take place at the Manchester Conference Centre from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th November. The conference will follow a similar pattern to that of previous years, with a choice of two conference streams. We also plan to organise some tutorials on Friday 7th November. We invite speakers on all aspects of Linux development. The programme will cover a variety of subjects, including kernel and desktop development, tools, applications, networking and security. Any topic likely to be of interest to Linux developers and enthusiasts will be considered. Abstracts Abstracts for the main conference or tutorial programme should be accompanied by a short biography, and, ideally, should be about 250-500 words long. Final papers should normally last about 45 minutes, including 10 minutes for questions and answers. If you need more time for your presentation, please tell us when you submit your abstract. Abstracts should be submitted to the conference organisers electronically via the web site. http://www.ukuug.org/events/linux2008/register.shtml We shall acknowledge all submissions. Significant Dates Closing date for abstracts — 18 August 2008 Accepted authors notified by — 1 September 2008 Final papers due by — 20 October 2008 Particular queries should be sent either to the UKUUG office, or to the Linux2008 programme committee, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sponsors Exhibitors To keep the conference fees low, we are seeking event sponsors and exhibitors. For further information about sponsoring, exhibiting, or attending the event please contact the UKUUG office. -- UKUUG Secretariat PO Box 37 Buntingford Herts SG9 9UQ Tel: 01763 273475 Fax: 01763 273255 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.ukuug.org A Company Limited by Guarantee Registered Office: The Manor House Buntingford Herts SG9 9AB Reg. No. 2506680 ___ Announce mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.ukuug.org/mailman/listinfo/announce -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] The fifth freedom
Jai Harrison wrote: I have been thinking about this for a long time and contacted the FSF a while ago concerning how the GPL doesn't ensure my freedoms anymore. They directed me to the Affero General Public License and I have decided to license any of my work that I release under it to ensure it remains free. This is a big problem nowadays though. I'm using Google Apps for Your Domain which most likely uses code that was previously free. Google is one of the companies that makes a lot of money out of free software by making it proprietary in a sense that the GPL doesn't prevent. There's an interesting post on linux.com about this: http://www.linux.com/feature/140934 What do you guys think about the theft of our freedoms that web applications are introducing and on the requirement of a fifth freedom to be introduced to protect free software from nasty corporations who choose to exploit it (e.g. Google). And as if by magic, this link poppped into my ubuntu-uk feed today: http://autonomo.us/ a workgroup convened at the Free Software Foundation, to discuss issues of freedom for users given the rise of network services. John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Lug Radio Live Approaches
Hey all, Lug Radio Live is coming up v. soon, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th of this month to be precise. So if you're attending, sign up on the wiki, and if you can help out at the stall, sign up for that as well. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LugRadioLive2008 Ideas for BOFs and suchlike also welcome. John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[Bug 246775] [NEW] user string agent doesn't identify ubuntu
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: mozilla-firefox The user agent string of firefox in hardy doesn't identify it as being Ubuntu: • Ubuntu 7.10: Mozilla/5.0 (X11; U; Linux i686; en-US; rv:1.8.1.11) Gecko/20071204 Ubuntu/7.10 (gutsy) Firefox/2.0.0.11 • Ubuntu 8.04: Mozilla/5.0 (X11; U; Linux i686; en-US; rv:1.9) Gecko/2008060309 Firefox/3.0 This was noted by Distrowatch: http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20080707#statistics ** Affects: firefox (Ubuntu) Importance: High Assignee: Alexander Sack (asac) Status: Triaged ** Affects: firefox (Ubuntu Hardy) Importance: High Assignee: Alexander Sack (asac) Status: Fix Committed ** Affects: firefox (Ubuntu Intrepid) Importance: High Assignee: Alexander Sack (asac) Status: Triaged -- user string agent doesn't identify ubuntu https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/246775 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Firefox?
Wulfy wrote: I was having problems with Firefox-3.0 crashing so I thought I'd remove it and re-install Firefox-2. This did not go well... So, after removing all the add-ons (which didn't go) and still having problems I decided to purge everything to do with Firefox and start from scratch. Fat chance. I removed my .mozilla directory in /home/wulfy. Nothing in /etc, /usr/bin, /usr/lib or /usr/share. I reinstall Firefox... I click on Tools/add-ons.. and there is a list of all the add-ons I used to have waiting to be uninstalled when I restart Firefox... sigh Where is Firefox hiding the data? How can I start fresh? I'm beginning to really hate this program... Kubuntu Hardy up-to-date What are the add-ons that you have listed? Were they installed via apt-get, or through firefox itself? And are they uninstalled when you restart Firefox? John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: Cannot boot alpha-1
Scott Ritchie wrote: Thomas Novin wrote: Hello I'm not sure if this is a bug in Intrepid or in VirtualBox. I installed Intrepid Alpha 1 on VirtualBox 1.6.2 but after the install it cannot boot. Rgds Similarly, Alpha 1 doesn't work for me in vmware. I get to gdm, but logging in results in a frozen brown screen in both i386 and amd64. Thanks, Scott Ritchie Xubuntu Ibex Alpha 1 on Vmware Fusion (OS X) works for me. Have either of you filed a bug report on your troubles? John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- Ubuntu-devel-discuss mailing list Ubuntu-devel-discuss@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-devel-discuss
[ubuntu-uk] Lug Radio RIP
http://www.jonobacon.org/?p=1208 Presumably, this means Lug Radio Live 2008 will be the last of the best free software events in the UK. Sob. Still, at least there's the Ubuntu-UK podcast. But we need a new community event! John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] [IMPORTANT] Ubuntu UK Bug Jam?
Alan Pope wrote: Hi, You may have seen this [0] announcement from Jono about the upcoming Global Ubuntu Bug Jam, this August 8th through 10th (Friday to Sunday). If you don't know what a Bug Jam is then I suggest you follow the links contained in both Jonos and Daniels [1] messages to the LoCo contacts mailing list. Questions:- 1) Anyone fancy helping run a Bug Jam in the UK? yes 2) Shall we have more than one at various places around the UK? yes; I'm tired of arguments over where an event should be. So, London yes, and wherever else there are people to make it happen. 3) Suggestions for venues which can accommodate a number of people over that period? Will put my thinking cap on, but first we need an idea of numbers, and necessary facilities 4) If we have enough people does it make sense to have another Jam at the same time/venue - a packaging jam, wiki cleanup jam, documentation jam or launchpad answers jam for example? Suggestions for other jams..? Marmalade. John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Linux Expo WAS Re: Ubucon Status
Sean Miller wrote: Well they seem to have given up their domain to cybersquatters... http://www.linuxworldexpo.co.uk/ Sean There have been emails sent out by the organisers of the .org village to various community groups; apparently, the linux expo will be held at the same time and place (Kensington) as the mac expo. I am delighted to invite you to to participate in the .ORG Village at the Linux Expo Live event which is taking place at London Olympia on 23rd -25th Oct 2008 as part of the Mac Live Expo Creative Pro Live. We were originally hoping to hold the LinuxWorld Expo last year, but unfortunately the show never happened. The new, Linux Expo Live event is now confirmed as happening on the dates above. The Mac Expo site doesn't mention Linux expo: http://www.macliveexpo.co.uk/client/index.aspx?page=126 So who can tell what will happen? Lug Radio Live will be going ahead, and I hope to meet some of the folk on this list there. John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubucon Status
Alan Pope wrote: On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 09:10:55PM +0100, Johnathon Tinsley wrote: I remember there was talk of and a wiki page setup for, a Ubucon run by us a while back. Is anyone in charge of that project and if so, whats the status of it? After the initial discussion I dont think anything happened. Cheers, Al. Or nothing has happened yet. :) The main change in circumstances is that there will now be a linux expo in London this autumn; I originally suggested the idea to fill in the gap left by the corporates. As it is, it will still be corporate, but there will be an .org village. There may also be a gllugfest in early october; GLLUG is the Greater London Linux Users Group. But we'll see what happens. I will probably be involved in that. Could I suggest that - in order for things not to stall as they did last time - we add ubucon uk to the agenda for the next ubuntu-uk meeting, and hold a face to face meeting about it at Linux Radio Live? John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] How to sync Liferea on two PCs
Mac wrote: I have Liferea installed on a laptop and a desktop (both connected to my home LAN). Currently, I have the same feeds on both. When reading on one machine, I just click past material I think I've already read on the other. But this is getting tiresome now that I have a lot of feeds, and I'd like to be able to sync the two copies of Liferea, so that I see a single version whichever machine I happen to be using. Sadly, extensive searching on the internet suggests that setting this up is tricky and messy. Any of you clever folks found an idiot-proof way of doing this? Mac If they're both on the same lan, it should just be a matter of syncing the .liferea folder in your home directories. HTH John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Shuttleworth interview in today's Technology Guardian
Just in case you missed today's Grauniad: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/may/22/internet.software SABDFL's got a beard now. I bet Jono Bacon had something to do with it. John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Any Xubuntu users?
Hi, Just out of curiosity (and because I'm very impressed with it), are any of the British Ubuntu community running the XFCE variant Xubuntu? John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] [Fwd: OpenTech 2008 - registration open]
Geekery for all you Londoners. John Original Message * Ticket reservations now open - Please Redistribute Freely * Open Tech 2008 sponsored by BT Osmosoft Saturday July 5th - ULU, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HY http://www.ukuug.org/events/opentech2008/ Open Tech 2008, from UKUUG and friends, is an informal one-day conference about technology, society and low- carbon living, featuring Open Source ways of working and technologies that anyone can have a go at. You can pre-register your ticket now at www.ukuug.org/events/opentech2008/registration to allow you to jump the queue and pay your fiver on the door. The last two times we did this, we sold out in advance, so you are strongly advised to pre-register. With 3 concurrent sessions, The line-up features: * Open Rights Group - 2 years, 344 days on * mySociety - WhatDoTheyKnow.com launch, and other goodies * Overthrowing Government on a Budget, Keeping Track of the CIA's Rendition Flights, Tracking Arms Dealers with Python and Bits of String * Ben Laurie and friends on network security * Danny O'Brien's Living on the Edge * AMEE, and Open Source Solar Heating * Saving money and reducing carbon through Green IT * Getting people involved with online media Totalling 60 talks across 3 sessions covering 9 hours, there's plenty in the programme for everyone including Rembrandt, Pr0n and Robot Monkeys, and all that's just in one session! The full schedule is at www.ukuug.org/events/opentech2008/schedule You can pre-register your ticket now at www.ukuug.org/events/opentech2008/registration to allow you to jump the queue and pay your fiver on the door. The last two times we did this, we sold out in advance, so you are strongly advised to pre-register. * Further information * Sign up for your tickets online, and tick the box to hear from us, or just send an email to join uf [EMAIL PROTECTED] (your address will only be used to contact you about OpenTech and will not be passed onto third parties). - or you can email [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you've any other questions. We're also looking for volunteers to help out on the day. In return for free early entry and our eternal gratitude, we're in need of a few people to show up a bit earlier and help us set the venue up. If you're interested, or have random other questions, email us on [EMAIL PROTECTED] Open Tech 2008 Saturday July 5th - ULU, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HY http://www.ukuug.org/events/opentech2008/ Final programme may be subject to alteration. Thanks for reading! Cheers Ben, Etienne, Emily and Sam your friendly OpenTech 2008 organisers ___ Opentech-info mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.ukuug.org/mailman/listinfo/opentech-info -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Lug Radio Live 2008
Hello all, It's that time of year again, when we plan for Lug Radio Live. See http://lugradio.org/live/UK2008/ for what it's all about. I've created a wiki page https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LugRadioLive2008 for us to plan our attendance; put your name down if you're coming; put ideas down for stuff to do. John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] show of hands.. was: 8.04 Ubuntu release party - London - 24th April
Alan Pope wrote: On Mon, 2008-04-21 at 09:29 +0100, Kat Kinnie wrote: Stick it in your diary and feel free to bring along friends and family too, the more the merrier. You can see it on the wiki page for Ubuntu release parties https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardyReleaseParties Show of hands... Who's going to this? o/ Cheers, Al. Can't make it tonight, I regret. Nor Swindon on Saturday, now. Have a good time, y'all John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] WeLoveLocal.com - maybe a way of spreading the word about Ubuntu?
Rob Beard wrote: Hi folks, I've recently setup a group for my local LUG on welovelocal.com, and I wondered if it was worth someone setting up a group for Ubuntu too. Basically welovelocal.com is a bit like a cross between Facebook and the Yellow Pages web site (from what I can see). It allows it's users to submit reviews for companies and also for companies to advertise for free (at least it appears to be free). Something similar is the mysociety-backed Groups near you http://www.groupsnearyou.com/ worth putting lugs on there perhaps. John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Reminder: Miro talk at Westminster tomorrow 12 March.
HOLMES WILSON TALKS AT GLLUG, March 12th 2008. The Greater London Linux User Group (GLLUG) announces a special guest appearance from Holmes Wilson of Miro at the University of Westminster, Cavendish Street Campus, on Wednesday March 12th 2008, at 7pm. Miro is free, non-profit, open-source software for watching video online that was downloaded over 2 million times last year. Wilson will be talking about why Miro's free, open-source approach is essential for fully realizing the socially transforming power of internet video, and about why it's important for the desktop linux movement. There will be time for questions, and drinks afterwards at the King and Queen public house round the corner. All welcome. No charge. Date: 7pm, Wednesday March 12th. Venue: University of Westmins School of Infomatics 115 New Cavendish Street, London W1W 6UW Nearest underground stations: Great Portland Street, Warren Street, Goodge Street. http://www.wmin.ac.uk/cscs/page-49 King and Queen 1 Foley Street London W1P 7LE http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/91/913/King_and_Queen/Fitzrovia -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] [Marketing] How to increase OSS Exposure
Andy wrote: snip One of the main problems is the public sector are locked against us. Many of the government agencies require the public to use .doc files if you want to fill out stuff online[2], and there is the lack of anything non Microsoft in education :( We need to somehow combat the public sectors insistence that we use Windows. We are not even on a level playing field here. FSFE don't appear to have do much. I asked them about the BBCs windows only software and they said it wasn't a priority. The UK is under-represented. ORG - the Open Rights Group - are probably the most active digital rights group in the uk: http://www.openrightsgroup.org/ Well worth checking out. john -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] where is everyone?
alan c wrote: Johnathon Tinsley wrote: - Paul Mellors [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, 2008-03-05 at 18:26 +, norman wrote: On Wed, 2008-03-05 at 18:04 +, Rob Beard wrote: alan c wrote: Is it me, or something at my end here, but things seem uncommonly quiet on this list for the last several days? I have been trying to get to grips with copying old colour transparencies by using my digital camera, shooting in RAW and using UFraw and Gimp to get a final image. Norman I just hate you all and don't want to speak to you any more ;) MooDoo Hiding. Work is very busy at the moment. Also, somebody commented to me a little while back (at a LUG meeting) that the Ubuntu-UK team never seem to do much. So, Randomly thinking, how about we try to organise a Ubucon [0] to make up for the lack of linux conferences this year. (The conference, I went to the 2006 one. It was rubbish. Most interesting part was the .org village. I *think* its because they charge exibitors [not .org pples] an extortionate amount of money for floor-space, i-net connection, power etc. Small businesses can't afford it...) This is just an initial what do you think email :) Johnathon [0] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BuildingCommunity/RunningAnUbucon I like the idea. Please consider Bracknell Sorts Centre as a possible venue? M4/M3, easy parking. It is the venue of regular monthly computer fairs and it could potentially also be used to attract a public exhibition area. the venue- basic, hopefully cheap: http://www.britishcomputerfairs.com/cgi-bin/floorplan?vnu_id=5 (with irrelevent soundtrack...) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYMUAjPERZ8 The idea has been floated before, and there's a wiki page for you to add to: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/IdeasPool/UbuCon_UK John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] where is everyone?
Michael Holloway wrote: On Tue, 2008-03-04 at 14:53 +, Sean Miller wrote: They haven't organised the LinuxWorld Conference this week and not told us have they!?!? Seriously, any news on when it's going to be? I know!! I keep checking back on their site; with no luck. Maybe the problem is that not enough people are planning on setting up stands there!?!? Could it be? I presume you mean this site: http://www.linuxexpo.org.uk/ which is actually the site for organising the .org village, rather than the expo itself, which is at: http://www.linuxworldexpo.co.uk/ or rather, should be at, as it's giving Address Not Found and has done for at least a month. We're probably not profitable enough for IDG, the organisers. I did moot an alternative notexpo on the Greater London LUG list, but nothing came of it. John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Miro talk in London, March 12th
David wrote: This is something I'd be interested in seeing, unfortunately London is a 5 hour train trip away. Do you know if the talk is going to be recorded on video? Cheers. Good idea. I'm making enquiries about this, and will get back to you. So cross your fingers! John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Brainstorm site
Alan Pope wrote: Interesting... http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/ A digg/ dell idea storm type site.. Cheers, Al. Submitted - or more accurately, resurrected - the dotUbuntu idea: http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/88/ Let's see if it's got legs John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Brainstorm site
Alan Pope wrote: On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 07:35:41PM +, Paul Mellors wrote: I suspect it will get used for a few days, then get forgotten about. Not if I have anything to do with it :) I'll be helping to admin the site when it comes back after being hit by all the people coming from digg and wired :) Cheers, Al. Slashdot too: http://linux.slashdot.org/linux/08/02/28/2029218.shtml I can see the suggestions flooding in now: Get rid of the brown! Ubuntu Beowolf cluster edition Cowboy Neal installed by default More missing options ducks John -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Miro talk in London, March 12th
Hi all, Below, details of an event I'm organising, which should be of interest to those of you in the London area. Apologies if the list gets it twice, but my email has been playing up. John HOLMES WILSON TALKS AT GLLUG, March 12th 2008. The Greater London Linux User Group (GLLUG) announces a special guest appearance from Holmes Wilson of Miro at the University of Westminster, Cavendish Street Campus, on Wednesday March 12th 2008, at 7pm. Miro is free, non-profit, open-source software for watching video online that was downloaded over 2 million times last year. Wilson will be talking about why Miro's free, open-source approach is essential for fully realizing the socially transforming power of internet video, and about why it's important for the desktop linux movement. There will be time for questions, and drinks afterwards at the King and Queen public house round the corner. All welcome. No charge. Date: 7pm, Wednesday March 12th. Venue: University of Westmins School of Infomatics 115 New Cavendish Street, London W1W 6UW Nearest underground stations: Great Portland Street, Warren Street, Goodge Street. http://www.wmin.ac.uk/cscs/page-49 King and Queen 1 Foley Street London W1P 7LE http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/91/913/King_and_Queen/Fitzrovia About Holmes Wilson: Holmes Wilson is a co-founder of Participatory Culture Foundation / Miro. Previously, he helped start the Worcester Computer Co-op (an organization that uses free software and recycled computers to start computer labs in his city) and OpenCongress.org (a government transparency project that gathers information on US legislation). About Miro: Miro is a free open-source desktop video application that is designed to make mass media more open and accessible for everyone. Television is the most popular medium in our culture. But broadcast and cable TV has always been controlled by a small number of big corporations. We believe that the internet provides an opportunity to open television in ways that have never been possible before. Miro is designed to eliminate gatekeepers. Viewers can connect to any video provider that they want. This frees creators to use the video hosting setup that works best for them-- whether they choose to self-publish or use a service. It's the kind of openness that the internet allows and that we should all demand. http://www.getmiro.com/ About the Participatory Culture Foundation (PCF): Participatory Culture Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit based in Worcester, MA. It was founded in 2005 with a mission to build tools and services that give people more ways to engage in their culture. Miro is its core project. http://participatoryculture.org/ About the Greater London Linux User Group: GLLUG is a diverse group of people from all walks of life who just happen to share an interest in the GNU/Linux operating system. We communicate mostly using a mailing list and discuss all aspects of using and promoting Linux and open source software in general. GLLUG organises regular meetings for members to get together. There is no formal membership, just join the mailing list, come and chat on the IRC channel, or turn up at a meeting. Everybody's welcome. Although the name says London, we have members situated in many places outside London, even outside the UK. http://www.gllug.org.uk/ For further information, contact John Levin, [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- John Levin http://www.technolalia.org/blog/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] SW Scotland calling here .... cor, what an echo!
Mark Burns wrote: Alan's message about this years Software Freedom Day, has got me thinking. I have often wondered if there were enough people in the South West of Scotland/Dumfries and Galloway to get a LUG, or something similar, going. I am champing at the bit to become involved in some way, and think that doing something locally might be a good start. Which admittedly, when the only Linux/Ubuntu user round these parts is myself lol! Mark Have you tried contacting ScotLug? http://www.scotlug.org.uk/wiki/Welcome John -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] It's an Ibex!
Next version of Ubuntu is named The Intrepid Ibex, with a special focus on Internet aspects and mobile desktops (both of especial interest to me) Next Ubuntu Dev summit is in Prague in May - within reach of the UK. John Original Message With Hardy now past feature-freeze it's time to start to plan features that are being lined up for inclusion after Ubuntu 8.04 LTS is released in April. And so I'd like to introduce you to the Intrepid Ibex, the release which is planned for October 2008, and which is likely to have the version number 8.10. During the 8.10 cycle we will be venturing into interesting new territory, and we'll need the rugged adventurousness of a mountain goat to navigate tricky terrain. Our desktop offering will once again be a focal point as we re-engineer the user interaction model so that Ubuntu works as well on a high-end workstation as it does on a feisty little subnotebook. We'll also be reaching new peaks of performance - aiming to make the mobile desktop as productive as possible. A particular focus for us will be pervasive internet access, the ability to tap into bandwidth whenever and wherever you happen to be. No longer will you need to be a tethered, domesticated animal - you'll be able to roam (and goats do roam!) the wild lands and access the web through a variety of wireless technologies. We want you to be able to move from the office, to the train, and home, staying connected all the way. The Intrepid Ibex will take shape at our next Ubuntu Developer Summit, an open event to which members of the Ubuntu community, upstream communities, corporate developers and other distributions are all invited. That summit takes place in beautiful Prague, in the Czech Republic from 19th - 23rd May 2008. Together we will draw up detailed blueprints for Ubuntu 8.10. Please join us there to help define the Intrepid Ibex: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UDS-Intrepid Ubuntu 8.10 will be our ninth release, and the fourth anniversary of the first release - 4.10. In those four years, Ubuntu has grown as a project, an ethos and a community. The Ubuntu community have worked to set the benchmark for open, inclusive, and collaborative development processes. We have open specifications, open governance structures and a willingness to empower everyone to make their unique contribution to the success of the project. This has created an extraordinary diversity in participation; a depth of talent including packagers, programmers, translators, writers, testers, advocates, technical support, artists and many others. Those contributions come as much from the corporate world - Canonical and other companies that have embraced Ubuntu as a core of their offering - as from a huge number of individual professionals. It is this combination of expertise and perspectives that makes it such a pleasure for me to be part of this project, and I thank all of you for your continued passion, participation, and energy. Hardy is our best development cycle yet, delivering on our promise of reliability and stability for the Heron. We must stay focused on that goal. To the extent that you have a brilliant idea for the future, you now have a peg to hang it on - the Intrepid Ibex. When the Hardy Heron has taken flight we will engage fully with the Ibex. Give it horns! Mark -- ubuntu-devel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-devel -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu: Linux for Auntie
Jono's just got Ashley Highfield (of iPlayer infamy) to try out Ubuntu: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bbcinternet/2008/02/pic_of_the_day_ubuntu_installf.html John -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] 'The One': new low-priced laptop with linux inside
Just found this article: http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/personal_tech/article3374812.ece the British company Elonex is launching the country’s first sub £100 computer later this month and hopes to be making 200,000 of them by the summer. So how can Elonex make a computer for so little? The secret is simple: open-source software. The One runs on Linux, which is a rival to Windows but completely free to use. Elonex will be launching the computer at the Education Show at the NEC in Birmingham at the end of this month, and is targeting schools as potential buyers. The elonex website seems to be down at the moment: http://www.elonex.co.uk So, anyone going to the Education Show? Anyone have any idea what distro it will be running? John -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
