[Bug 1402804] [NEW] wrong url for downloading nltk data

2014-12-15 Thread John Levin
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

[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)

2014-01-28 Thread John Levin
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

[ubuntu-uk] Guardian article on Ubuntu mobile computing

2012-02-24 Thread John Levin
, 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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] uname -a for 32 bit os on 64 bit cpu

2011-11-14 Thread John Levin
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

[ubuntu-uk] installing apps from tar.gz

2011-08-28 Thread John Levin
, 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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] bulk graphics processing problem

2011-03-25 Thread John Levin
have a working script. Am doing some tweaking and will post my version up when that's done. 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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Android Slates/Tablets......

2011-03-25 Thread John Levin
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

[ubuntu-uk] bulk graphics processing problem

2011-03-19 Thread John Levin
? 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

2011-01-13 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora

2011-01-02 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Book costs (was Re: e-books without Adobe Digital Editions)

2010-11-12 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Scanners OCR

2010-08-18 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] HP Deskjet 2600

2010-08-06 Thread John Levin
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

[ubuntu-uk] graphic display of diffs

2010-08-06 Thread John Levin
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

2010-07-27 Thread John Levin
. 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

2010-05-28 Thread John Levin
. 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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Open Source is under attack......

2010-03-31 Thread John Levin
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

[ubuntu-uk] Routers, open source firmware and IPv6

2009-12-23 Thread John Levin
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

[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu forums down or dns problem?

2009-12-10 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu forums down or dns problem?

2009-12-10 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Karmic networking broken

2009-10-27 Thread John Levin
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.

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Karmic networking broken

2009-10-27 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Karmic networking broken

2009-10-27 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Karmic networking broken

2009-10-26 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Geotagging photos

2009-09-22 Thread John Levin
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

[ubuntu-uk] Geotagging photos

2009-09-21 Thread John Levin
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

2009-09-11 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Logging into a blank white screen

2009-09-11 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Logging into a blank white screen

2009-09-11 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Logging into a blank white screen

2009-09-11 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [OT] Open Source Project kafuffle...

2009-08-10 Thread John Levin
/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

2009-07-12 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Can't move panels, oh, and why does Firefox crash so much?

2009-07-05 Thread John Levin
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

[ubuntu-uk] Broadband and hosting reccomendations

2009-06-04 Thread John Levin
. 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

2009-05-13 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu pre-installed computer prices

2009-03-25 Thread John Levin
) 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

2009-02-27 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Router reccomendations

2009-02-27 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Rolling back Updates

2009-02-12 Thread John Levin
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]

2009-01-27 Thread John Levin
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

2009-01-26 Thread john levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Venue for London Bugjam

2009-01-25 Thread John Levin
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[ubuntu-uk] London hacker space

2009-01-25 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Some good publicity about Ubuntu

2009-01-16 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Unsuscrib

2009-01-15 Thread John Levin
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[Bug 273510] Re: [RV610] black screen at logon screen on 1st boot after install

2009-01-12 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Venues and global bug jam

2009-01-08 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu for the Eee

2009-01-03 Thread John Levin
://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

[ubuntu-uk] Fosdem

2008-12-02 Thread John Levin
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

2008-11-17 Thread John Levin
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?

2008-10-30 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 2009, was [EVENT] Linux Expo Live 2008 - October the 23rd - 25th Olympia, London

2008-10-20 Thread John Levin
_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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [ANNOUNCE] Time for a change

2008-10-17 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [Fwd: Intrepid Release Parties]

2008-10-06 Thread John Levin
. 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

[ubuntu-uk] [Fwd: Intrepid Release Parties]

2008-09-29 Thread John Levin
. * 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

[ubuntu-uk] Desktop Advice

2008-09-05 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] What the Dell?

2008-09-04 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] help Ubuntu/freesoftwareize the third season of the IT crowd!

2008-09-04 Thread John Levin
?' ;) 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

2008-09-01 Thread John Levin
: 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

2008-09-01 Thread John Levin
, 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?

2008-08-31 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Bug Day

2008-08-05 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] What's happened to the Podcast?

2008-08-05 Thread John Levin
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..

2008-08-02 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Bug Day

2008-08-01 Thread John Levin
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

[ubuntu-uk] Carphone Warehouse offer Ubuntu

2008-07-31 Thread John Levin
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

2008-07-29 Thread John Levin
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

2008-07-28 Thread John Levin
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

2008-07-28 Thread John Levin
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

[ubuntu-uk] Anyone from Derby on the list?

2008-07-21 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Anyone from Derby on the list?

2008-07-21 Thread John Levin
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

[ubuntu-uk] [Fwd: [UKUUG-Announce] UKUUG - Linux 2008 - confirmed dates CFP]

2008-07-15 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] The fifth freedom

2008-07-14 Thread John Levin
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

[ubuntu-uk] Lug Radio Live Approaches

2008-07-08 Thread John Levin
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

2008-07-08 Thread John Levin
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;

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Firefox?

2008-07-05 Thread John Levin
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Re: Cannot boot alpha-1

2008-07-01 Thread John Levin
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

[ubuntu-uk] Lug Radio RIP

2008-06-30 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [IMPORTANT] Ubuntu UK Bug Jam?

2008-06-20 Thread John Levin
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

2008-06-04 Thread John Levin
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

2008-06-02 Thread John Levin
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

2008-05-30 Thread John Levin
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

[ubuntu-uk] Shuttleworth interview in today's Technology Guardian

2008-05-22 Thread John Levin
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

[ubuntu-uk] Any Xubuntu users?

2008-05-21 Thread John Levin
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

[ubuntu-uk] [Fwd: OpenTech 2008 - registration open]

2008-05-13 Thread John Levin
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] Lug Radio Live 2008

2008-05-05 Thread John Levin
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

2008-04-24 Thread John Levin
... 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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] WeLoveLocal.com - maybe a way of spreading the word about Ubuntu?

2008-04-08 Thread John Levin
). 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

[ubuntu-uk] Reminder: Miro talk at Westminster tomorrow 12 March.

2008-03-11 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [Marketing] How to increase OSS Exposure

2008-03-11 Thread John Levin
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?

2008-03-05 Thread John Levin
/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?

2008-03-04 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Miro talk in London, March 12th

2008-02-29 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Brainstorm site

2008-02-28 Thread John Levin
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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Brainstorm site

2008-02-28 Thread John Levin
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

[ubuntu-uk] Miro talk in London, March 12th

2008-02-27 Thread John Levin
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!

2008-02-26 Thread John Levin
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

[ubuntu-uk] It's an Ibex!

2008-02-20 Thread John Levin
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

[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu: Linux for Auntie

2008-02-18 Thread John Levin
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

2008-02-17 Thread John Levin
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

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