Re: [ubuntu-uk] Gutsy, first reports!

2007-10-18 Thread David Morley
On 18/10/2007, STONE COLD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi, > > those of you who have now installed 7.10 what are your thoughts? > How has it improved from fiesty? > > Regards > javad > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk > https://wiki.kubuntu.o

Re: [ubuntu-uk] help!i want to control my torrents over the web!

2007-10-15 Thread David Morley
On 15/10/2007, STONE COLD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > i will take a look but i need something that will require me not to download > anything at my work pc! > > > > > > > > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To: ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > > Date: Mon, 15 Oct 200

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Gutsy beta CD won't boot properly

2007-10-15 Thread David Morley
On 15/10/2007, Neil Greenwood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 15/10/2007, Michael Holloway <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Sun, 2007-10-14 at 21:44 +0100, Chris Rowson wrote: > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > > > I've burned the gutsy beta CD. It will boot and show the menu (Start > > > > Live CD/Check

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Testing a machine with a Live CD

2007-10-03 Thread David Morley
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 03/10/2007, Stephen Drake wrote: > On Wed, 2007-10-03 at 15:55 +0100, Neil Greenwood wrote: > > Hi all, > > > > What programs do people run on a new machine that's booted off the > > Live CD to check that everything is working/supported? > > > > Hw

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Fwd: Position for Ubuntu-Uk Contact

2007-09-16 Thread David Morley
On 16/09/2007, Chris Rowson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > David Morley wrote: > > > It pays no money you get little thanks but it is important. If you > > > feel you could step into Nik's shoes and basically pass info from mail > > > onto the grou

[ubuntu-uk] Fwd: Position for Ubuntu-Uk Contact

2007-09-16 Thread David Morley
-- Forwarded message -- From: Matthew Larsen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 16 Sep 2007 22:26 Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Position for Ubuntu-Uk Contact To: David Morley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 David Morley wrote: > It pays n

[ubuntu-uk] Position for Ubuntu-Uk Contact

2007-09-16 Thread David Morley
It pays no money you get little thanks but it is important. If you feel you could step into Nik's shoes and basically pass info from mail onto the group then sign up now for this amazing position. Seriously People. If you are a regular on the irc channel then now is the time to step forward and

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Kubuntu vs Ubuntu for new users

2007-09-15 Thread David Morley
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 15/09/2007, Chris Rowson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > definitely worth a look so you can see for yourself. > > > > Matthew. > > > I thought that might be worth a bash Matthew, > > I've just installed Kubuntu Gutsy Tribe 5 to see what all of the f

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Release Party for Gutsy?

2007-09-03 Thread David Morley
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] Audio Apps

2007-06-19 Thread David Morley
On 19/06/07, Andrew Price <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On 19/06/07 21:52, David Morley wrote: > Go to getdeb.org and download Jokoshe0.9 Why getdeb? There are Ubuntu packages for feisty on the Jokosher site http://www.jokosher.org/download That said, Jokosher is still pretty young

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Audio Apps

2007-06-19 Thread David Morley
On 19/06/07, Alan Pope <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Ian, On Tue, Jun 19, 2007 at 09:40:49PM +0100, Ian Pascoe wrote: > And although not a necessity, should be available on both Ubuntu and Windows > platforms > Audacity. Cheers, Al. Go to getdeb.org and download Jokoshe0.9 -- Seek That

Re: [ubuntu-uk] how to identify my graphics hardware?

2007-06-04 Thread David Morley
On 04/06/07, David Morley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 04/06/07, alan c <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I am getting freezes in kubuntu 7.04 on one particular machine (no > > others) on which I need to use safe graphics mode to get the live CD > > to displ

Re: [ubuntu-uk] how to identify my graphics hardware?

2007-06-04 Thread David Morley
On 04/06/07, alan c <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am getting freezes in kubuntu 7.04 on one particular machine (no > others) on which I need to use safe graphics mode to get the live CD > to display. > > How do I identify the graphics devices please - which facility or > commands? > tia > -- > ala

Re: [ubuntu-uk] USB Drives

2007-06-03 Thread David Morley
Ian is the usb disk formated? The disk might not show up if it isn't. -- Seek That Thy Might Know -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] What do non-techies like the most about Ubuntu?

2007-05-16 Thread David Morley
Depends business/self employed an accounts app. Home users more of the same as newer better apps become available drop them in. Brasero in main would be good. More stuff for rhythmbox and better integration i.e. It's the main music player but totem plays a track if you click on it (it's just wro

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Off the fence and ready to join in!

2007-05-14 Thread David Morley
Welcome Dave. The screencasting team is in need of help. There is a lot to do get onto Alan Pope. https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-screencasts They can explain what to do etc. Hope that helps. -- Seek That Thy Might Know -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] bluetooth

2007-05-11 Thread David Morley
> There seems to be a problem with discovery. While blue tooth seems to be > working, bluetooth services start and a message pops up about 'device in > discover mode'. It can't find my phone and my phone can't find it. > > Baz > > When you plug in the bluetooth dongle is the bluetooth dialogue icon

Re: [ubuntu-uk] bluetooth

2007-05-11 Thread David Morley
On 11/05/07, baza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dave Walker wrote: > > On Fri, 2007-05-11 at 18:48 +0100, baza wrote: > >> I've got myself a blue tooth dongle for my laptop. It's showing up on > >> the 'hardware list', but I can't seem to get further. > >> > >> What packages do I need? > >> > >> Baz

Re: [ubuntu-uk] bluetooth

2007-05-11 Thread David Morley
On 11/05/07, Dave Walker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Fri, 2007-05-11 at 18:48 +0100, baza wrote: > > I've got myself a blue tooth dongle for my laptop. It's showing up on > > the 'hardware list', but I can't seem to get further. > > > > What packages do I need? > > > > Baz > > > > > > Baz, > >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

2007-05-02 Thread David Morley
On 02/05/07, Alan Pope <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Wed, May 02, 2007 at 12:50:57PM +0100, TheVeech wrote: > > > [2] http://hants.lug.org.uk/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?InfoPoints/FlyerMasters > > > [3] > > > http://gllug.org.uk/index.php?/archives/25-Review-Software-Freedom-Day.html > > > [4] http://misc.

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Linux on a USB pendrive

2007-04-29 Thread David Morley
On 28/04/07, TheVeech <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Just got myself a 160gb WD Passport USB HDD for my laptop, so I've freed > up my 2gb pendrive and I'm looking around for what to do to run a fully > functioning distro (doesn't have to be Ubuntu) with a home partition on > it. > > Anyone had a go a

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Multimedia in Feisty 7.04

2007-04-27 Thread David Morley
On 27/04/07, alan c <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > for 7.04 kubuntu: > I use Kubuntu and I wonder if the actions to enable multimedia in > Ubuntu will be mostly (or exactly) suitable for use in kubuntu? > > I notice there is a nice set of instructions on > http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=413

Re: [ubuntu-uk] f-spot vs. iphoto

2007-04-27 Thread David Morley
Robin there is a tool third from the right in edit photo that says adjust angle of picture -- Seek That Thy Might Know -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] "Space" error

2007-04-23 Thread David Morley
On 23/04/07, Sean Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > David Morley wrote: > > Also did you follow the instructions in the screenshot? > > > I did the "clean", but as my "Deleted Items" is empty always (I do it > almost as a ritual - if you want to del

Re: [ubuntu-uk] "Space" error

2007-04-23 Thread David Morley
On 23/04/07, Sean Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In response to Alan's request on the other thread, please find screenshot here... > > http://www.seanmiller.net/error.jpg > > It's the Upgrade Manager giving the error... but there is plenty of > space... as previously mentioned 1.5GB... will a

Re: [ubuntu-uk] "Space" error

2007-04-23 Thread David Morley
On 23/04/07, Sean Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Anyone had any further thoughts on why the update manager is saying that > I have less than 200MB in /usr yet I have 1.5GB? > > It's stopping me updating, something I wanted to do over the weekend but > have failed miserably. > > Failing that, h

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Graphical configuration for ndiswrapper in Feisty

2007-04-21 Thread David Morley
try the dvd rather than the cd On 21/04/07, Michael <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Chris Rowson wrote On 04/21/2007 01:18 PM: > >> Going back to the security aspect > >> (http://bugs.pardus.org.tr/show_bug.cgi?id=5313), it's terrifying to see > >> how ex-Windows user are willing to sacrifice Linux s

Re: [ubuntu-uk] New member saying hi.

2007-04-20 Thread David Morley
Pleased to meet you Pete. Ubuntu is not that awkward to use, if your used to something as complex as Gentoo. However some of the nuances can be more confusing for linux users than newcomers. Once you get over these minor differences you find that there is nothing like it. Ubuntu Rocks, Feisty Roc

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Anyone had any success transcoding to MP4 to play on a PSP

2007-03-19 Thread David Morley
On 19/03/07, Alan Pope <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Mon, Mar 19, 2007 at 03:01:17PM +, Martyn wrote: > > I've recently been trying to transcode some DVDs to MP4 to play on my PSP > > and sofar have had no joy. I've tried several methods which I've found by > > googling, and although I end up

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Screencast Team Meeting 12/[EMAIL PROTECTED]

2007-02-12 Thread David Morley
Will do. -- Seek That Thy Might Know -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] gimp

2007-02-06 Thread David Morley
Like many others, I enjoy processing digital photos. In the old days I played in the darkroom, now I like to think that my computer, plus software, is my digital darkroom. So, what do I want to do? I want to be able to selectively crop whilst maintaining a fixed aspect, usually 7 x 5 because I prin

Re: [ubuntu-uk] numbering gone erratic

2007-02-06 Thread David Morley
On 06/02/07, London School of Puppetry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Can anyone help? I am in Ubuntu 6.10. The numbering function has gone > erratic producing numbers of different sizes and defaulting back to > Times New Roman- but not for all the numbers in the list- very odd. I > am trying to pro

Re: [ubuntu-uk] stop frame animation

2007-02-06 Thread David Morley
On 06/02/07, London School of Puppetry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 06/02/07, Stephen Garton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > London School of Puppetry wrote: > > > Is there an OS programme that can be used to animate still images- > > > something similar to Flash? - I have been asked by a local s

Re: [ubuntu-uk] stop frame animation

2007-02-05 Thread David Morley
On 05/02/07, David Morley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 05/02/07, Caroline Ford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > London School of Puppetry wrote: > > > Is there an OS programme that can be used to animate still images- > > > something similar to Flash? -

Re: [ubuntu-uk] stop frame animation

2007-02-05 Thread David Morley
On 05/02/07, Caroline Ford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > London School of Puppetry wrote: > > Is there an OS programme that can be used to animate still images- > > something similar to Flash? - I have been asked by a local secondary > > school. They have one computer with Linux installed. Carolin

Re: [ubuntu-uk] IT Idiots cover introducing Linux.

2007-02-05 Thread David Morley
On 05/02/07, Nicholas Butler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The latest Podcast from the ITIdiots provides a introduction to Linux by > way of Ubuntu. > > http://www.itidiots.com/ > > > Your thoughts please ? > It's the dummies guide to ubuntu on video. :) In fairness if a bunch of windows users who

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Could Linux (and Ubuntu) do more to encourage students?

2007-02-02 Thread David Morley
Simple answer yes! More complex response I don't think the same kinda thing that is being offered by your uni will be practical as it takes money away from the projects. However they can continue in the fashion they currently are and win over one school/college/uni at a time. This is a much long

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Battle of the Operating Systems

2007-01-30 Thread David Morley
On 30/01/07, Martyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The Beeb have got a story on the Vista release here: > > http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6310599.stm > > and it doesn't seem terribly enthusiastic, there's a mention of Apple & > Linux, but interestingly the "Have Your Say" quote is "I'll run Lin

Re: [ubuntu-uk] getting help

2007-01-29 Thread David Morley
Caroline, As the lugmaster for Wolverhampton I recommend locating a local Lug. A Linux User Group is just a bunch of people who get together and talk about linux/life/and more important to you are a wealth of knowledge. There is more than likely someone living relatively local to you who could pin

[ubuntu-uk] Yet another bbc news thing

2007-01-25 Thread David Morley
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4849402.stm this is bbc world service have a listen. -- Seek That Thy Might Know -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Battle of the operating systems

2007-01-25 Thread David Morley
> > > Maybe too many Linux users have posted because of people posting to mailing > lists about the page, so they're taking ages to moderate all the comments. > Hopefully there'll be a sudden flood of Linux posts soon... > I have written a letter saying we're a bit miffed at the lack of updates and

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Battle of the Operating Systems

2007-01-24 Thread David Morley
On 24/01/07, London School of Puppetry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Some great replies- but does Ubuntu not need firewalls and virus detectors > then? There are no open ports during install unlike windows. Once installed you can setup a firewall "sudo apt-get install firestarter", which is the bes

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Battle of the Operating Systems

2007-01-24 Thread David Morley
On 24/01/07, London School of Puppetry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi there, I was talking to friends about Linux (Ubuntu) said it was free- > then they all look puzzled because they have never paid for it ...it comes > free with a new computer.so then what is my answer? Caroline Just explai

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Battle of the Operating Systems

2007-01-24 Thread David Morley
On 24/01/07, Tony Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > paul mellors wrote: > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> Hi All, > >> > >> Found yet another article on the BBC, this time asking for people from > >> the Linux, Mac and Windows camps to "Tell us in 100 words or less, why > >> you are such a su

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Printer/scanner/copier

2007-01-17 Thread David Morley
> I have to replace my bust hp psc 2175 worked by a mac mini and a > ubuntu pc. The hp psc was expensive in cartridges, probably as it had > no economy printing mode. The printer/computer interface was not > totally reliable. > Any suggestions for a replacement. It's for home working, including

Re: [ubuntu-uk] LAN filesharing

2007-01-17 Thread David Morley
On 16/01/07, Lee Willis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Adam McMaster wrote: > > On 12 Jan 2007, at 11:35, Lee Willis wrote: > > > > > >> - Cheap PC with Ubuntu/SAMBA & iFolder to keep everything in sync > >> (Anyone used this?) > >> > >> Any suggestions from people who've implemented one of the abov

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Feisty and Pan

2007-01-15 Thread David Morley
> Nothing is d/loading at all I have it running ok in Edgy > but Feisty will not play... > Have you put your server info in again when I update from edgy to feisty I had to. When I did a fresh install I had to do the same thing even though my home folder is on it's own drive this might be part o

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Feisty and Pan

2007-01-15 Thread David Morley
Trying to get Pan to run in Feisty and it will not show any headers for incoming groupsOk on sending thoughAnyone else had this problem ?? The only thing I can think of is if it is a well used group it can take a long while to update the headers. I thought it was playing up the first time

Re: [ubuntu-uk] A time for Celebration .

2006-12-13 Thread David Morley
On 13/12/06, Caroline Ford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 13/12/06, Nicholas Butler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Well Christmas has come early for the UKTeam community since the hard > > working Elves of the Community Council considered, and the approved, the > > UKTeam application [2] . Congrat

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Gnome Users and Developers Conference 2007

2006-12-11 Thread David Morley
On 11/12/06, Alex Latchford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hmm, sounds good to me, I will be free throughout July so I will > probably pop up from London. > > Alex > > I really think I should attend as I live in wolves. -- Seek That Thy Might Know -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubun

Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu server edition

2006-11-24 Thread David Morley
On 24/11/06, Colin Humphrey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Matt > > Not tried with a desktop version yet - If after trying with desktop version > network card is still not detected then I will attempt an install on > another computer. > > By the way where can I get the desktop package from? > The

Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu server edition

2006-11-24 Thread David Morley
On 24/11/06, Colin Humphrey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi > > I have the computer plugged into a converter [it acts like a router] between > the two computers. > I could not go ahead with the BIOS change as the computer did not boot up. > I think the problem might lie with the hard drive or the m

Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu server edition

2006-11-24 Thread David Morley
On 24/11/06, Colin Humphrey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Right - I'll check the BIOS settings. If after checking and changing there > is still no change would that mean the problem lies with the machine rather > than the installation of ubuntu? > It stands a chance of that being the case. Try dro

Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubuntu server edition

2006-11-24 Thread David Morley
On 24/11/06, Colin Humphrey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yeah > > Samba is right up my alley - just what I need infact. But the trouble I am > having is at the installation stage so cannot get to networking. > > When I try to install ubuntu server edition - it does not recognize any > ethernet dev

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Free vs non-free drivers etc

2006-11-15 Thread David Morley
On 15/11/06, Rob Beard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi folks, > > I was wondering if I could get peoples general opinion on free vs > non-free drivers etc. > I have two views on this number one I play games on my machine so I want 3d, which is only available via non-free drivers. Number 2 I belie

Re: [ubuntu-uk] How I made the screencasts

2006-11-11 Thread David Morley
Another point you may wish to add is you need to build xvidcap from source if your running amd 64 bit Ubuntu. -- Seek That Thy Might Know -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] How I made the screencasts

2006-11-11 Thread David Morley
On 11/11/06, Alan Pope <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Right, I've written up what I did to create the screencasts. > > http://popey.com/Creating_Screencasts > > Comments here or on the blog welcome. > > Initial reaction I suspect will be of the order of "WTF!" or "You did *how* > much for a 5 min >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] NTL Cable installation

2006-11-09 Thread David Morley
On 09/11/06, Gary Kearley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > I am moving very soon, into an area which has NTL Cable, now I've never > had Cable before and need to know what I am dealing with. > Cable is pretty good always on internet. Everything should just work if not go into System/Admin/Netw

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Connect an xbox to ubuntu

2006-11-06 Thread David Morley
On 06/11/06, STONE COLD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > Ive connected my xbox to my pc via an ethernet. How can i set this network > up? there doesnt seem to be "network wizard" kind of utility in ubuntu. > > All i want to do is be able to watch my media on my tv via the xbox and xbox > media

Re: [ubuntu-uk] top posting row (was Uk Loco team forums)

2006-11-06 Thread David Morley
When I first joined the lug mailing list it was pointed out to me that I made several mistakes first of these was top posting. The reason is was given for this being wrong where put very simply. When a conversation is in flow it is harder to understand (for everyone else) what is being said when t

Re: [ubuntu-uk] UKteam who are the members.

2006-11-04 Thread David Morley
On 04/11/06, Nik Butler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I realise we have the wiki for the gallery, but shall we use the > LaunchPad to register the members ? > > https://launchpad.net/people/ubuntu-uk > > This not only lets us track members but see who has signed the Code of > Conduct and what other

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Microsoft """"supporting"""" Linux

2006-11-03 Thread David Morley
What I begin to wonder is how many users will go off Suse for this move? If they do where will they go? What will happen to all the dev work that Novell pump into the community? -- Seek That Thy Might Know -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk htt

Re: [ubuntu-uk] The next UK Charity event we can all take part in and make a difference towards.

2006-11-02 Thread David Morley
Here's another idea too for next year that would raise the stake one step higher. Go out and about with a bucket and Ubuntu/Kubuntu/Edubuntu cds everyone that drops money into the bucket gets a cd that way they think there getting something for a price so need to try it out we get a shed load of m

Re: [ubuntu-uk] First go at title page for screencasts

2006-11-01 Thread David Morley
On 01/11/06, Paul Court <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Snip.. > > > > http://bishop.popey.com/temp/20061101-ubuntu-uk-covers.odp > > > Snip... > > What do I open an odp file with? > It should auto open in openoffice.org -- Seek That Thy Might Know -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ub

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Screencasting was: for those unsure how to get on to irc..

2006-10-31 Thread David Morley
On 31/10/06, Nicholas Butler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The next thing that occurs to me about the screencasts is . > Will it be possible to amend the Audio channels to enable Loco Teams to > translate the audio for another country ? > It would be if they request the source which as far as I kno

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Screencasting was: for those unsure how to get on to irc..

2006-10-31 Thread David Morley
1. The ubuntu UK team meet and decide that screen casts will be a > benefit to show new users around > 2. we discuss the issues and alan and others take time to work out > what can be done > 3. a video is produced ( well done President Pope ) > 4. new users watch it and benefit fro

[ubuntu-uk] for those unsure how to get on to irc..

2006-10-31 Thread David Morley
for those unsure how to get on to irc here is a short how-to www.davmor2.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/gaimopen.html -- Seek That Thy Might Know -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] UKTeam Meetings Minutes

2006-10-30 Thread David Morley
On 30/10/06, Nicholas Butler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> > > I can go for an istanbul video for gaim irc if you want? > > > > > > > hmmm right out of the batting cage I can see how if we can create > screencast tutorials for these sort of things and then use things like > googleTube and the

Re: [ubuntu-uk] UKTeam Meetings Minutes

2006-10-30 Thread David Morley
On 30/10/06, Nik Butler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Help. How do I get to begin to use IRC? I have been very much email > > oriented in my experience. I have used instant messenger literally > > once or twice, but never IRC. A few initial pointers would be appreciated. > > > > Okay im dropping

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Newcomer to ubuntu - some questions.

2006-10-30 Thread David Morley
> I don't want the full 64 bit environment, just an optimised kernel. > > Right now I'm with you in that case your kernel should already be as accelerated as it can be. The default kernel detects what processor you have and adjusts itself accordingly, as far as I can figure it. -- Seek That Th

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Newcomer to ubuntu - some questions.

2006-10-30 Thread David Morley
On 30/10/06, John <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Mon, 2006-10-30 at 14:10 +, tim matthews wrote: > > are you using the 32 bit or the 64 bit version? > > > > for the desktop, there is an "amd64" which is for 64 bit. > > > > I am using the 32 bit version. On PCLOS they have an optimised kernel >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] updating to edgy ...

2006-10-29 Thread David Morley
There was a problem in xubuntu but that seemed to resolve itself. But it seems that some people are having the trouble all the same. I believe that part of the issue is the cd line in /etc/apt/sources.list -- Seek That Thy Might Know -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mai

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Team Approval.

2006-10-29 Thread David Morley
As a new Lug master I wouldn't recommend pushing any one Linux Distro, that removes one of Linux's biggest assets choice. However I'm sure that it would be nice to have Ubuntu personnel come out and talk about general Ubuntu/Linux innovations. However I feel it would be wrong (even though most o

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Strange thing after upgrading to edgy

2006-10-22 Thread David Morley
On 22/10/06, Michael Wood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > I'm getting this strangeness on tty1-8 , I would file a bug, but i don't > know what it is in the first place. > > Anyone got an ideas ? > are you running on an nvidia card? -- Seek That Thy Might Know -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

2006-10-18 Thread David Morley
On 18/10/06, Paul Court <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How about something subtle - Inspired by the round flags Apple use to > change country on their webby and iTunes. > > http://www.paulcourt.co.uk/gargoyle/UbuntuStrapLogo.png > That is the chappie :) It is simple and obvious -- Seek That Thy M

Re: [ubuntu-uk] URGENT: Logo

2006-10-18 Thread David Morley
On 18/10/06, nik <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Jono Bacon wrote: > > Hi all, > > > > We need an Ubuntu UK logo as a matter of urgency for the LinuxWorld > > stand. Would be nice to have a derivative Ubuntu logo, like many other > > UK LoCo teams. Can someone get one knocked up today, in a resizable

[ubuntu-uk] help please with modules.

2006-10-17 Thread David Morley
I have an old laptop that I am trying to get the sound to work on I have put snd_1688 in /etc/modules but when I do and lsmod it has not installed it is there an alternative way of having this module load up in the boot sequence please? -- Seek That Thy Might Know -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Polo Shirts, Ubuntu

2006-10-17 Thread David Morley
Im getting rohan to build the prices for this and others ! > I must, I must get this on the wiki > Yes nice one, uk supplier would be fantastic don't forget though if you are setting this up, get Ubuntu's blessing, and you will need to list all payment methods (cheque, postal order, cash,

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Polo Shirts, Ubuntu

2006-10-17 Thread David Morley
On 17/10/06, Dave Murphy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > David Morley wrote: > > That's fantastic :) Will there be any caps available at any point. > > So you can finally stop wearing your SUSE one? :) :P That's my hope They do them online but no cards means no pa

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Polo Shirts, Ubuntu

2006-10-16 Thread David Morley
On 16/10/06, nik <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Are they going to be on general release, or not? > > > > > > > yes i'll be putting up the order page so we can order more, ive got > prices for Lanyards, window stickers, Tshirts, Fleeces, Ties and other > classic marketing schwag. Rohan ( the owner

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Polo Shirts, Ubuntu

2006-10-16 Thread David Morley
On 16/10/06, Nik Butler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ive got the sample cloth back see here : > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/LinuxWorldLondon2006Planning?action=AttachFile&do=view&target=UbuntuLogo_polo.JPG > > We have 25 of these Polos ordered up from medium to REALLY VERY LARGE! > > I will be

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Torrent Client!

2006-10-13 Thread David Morley
On 13/10/06, STONE COLD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > Any idea what the best torrent client in Ubuntu is? At the mo im using > Ktorrent..but its appalling..I did used to use Bitcomet in windoze... > > P.s is the there any way of moving downloaded files from one torrent client > to another?

Re: [ubuntu-uk] (no subject)

2006-10-10 Thread David Morley
On 10/10/06, STONE COLD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > i will contact them soon :) > > Wolves Lug Meet tomorrow. -- Seek That Thy Might Know -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] (no subject)

2006-10-10 Thread David Morley
On 10/10/06, STONE COLD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > i will try and register and come along! > > are there any books that are good regarding Ubuntu and linux like "windows > for dummies" ? > The official Ubuntu Book is very good as is I believe a book call Ubuntu beginners to experts or something a

Re: [ubuntu-uk] (no subject)

2006-10-10 Thread David Morley
On 10/10/06, Baza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On 10 Oct 2006, at 21:17, STONE COLD wrote: > > > im in birminghamso yeh maybe a LUG meeting might provide an > > answer. > > > > i take it whoever runs the LUG meeting will prob be an expert at > > Ubuntu and > > hopefully provide most answers?

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Driving Test

2006-10-10 Thread David Morley
On 10/10/06, STONE COLD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > Im trying to run a DVLA driving test CD. I read somewhere i need to install > "wine" and that will just play it? > > Am i right? if not what should i do? > Wine is a windows api emulator so it is a little more involved than that but you a

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Help: Firefox, RealPlayer, and a headset

2006-10-10 Thread David Morley
On 10/10/06, South Walney Information Management <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I do also like to listen to Radio 4 and sometimes Radio 3 while I work, > and herein lies the problem. > > I have set the headset to be my default sound card. This works fine for > system sounds, Rhythmbox, and just ab

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Acer Laptop Keyboard Config

2006-10-10 Thread David Morley
On 09/10/06, Ashley Hooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > -- "Stephen Garton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I've just noticed that on my Acer Aspire 5601 laptop the ? (as in > > shift and 3) and capslocks keys do not 'work' in Edgy. > Did you manage to sort this issue out if so how Stephen? --

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Acer Laptop Keyboard Config

2006-10-09 Thread David Morley
On 09/10/06, Stephen Garton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 09/10/06, David Morley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Try changing your keyboard layout in system/preferences/keyboard > > Sorry, I should have mentioned that I have tried this, but will give > it another g

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Acer Laptop Keyboard Config

2006-10-09 Thread David Morley
> I've just noticed that on my Acer Aspire 5601 laptop the £ (as in > shift and 3) and capslocks keys do not 'work' in Edgy. > > Can anyone suggest a) any work around and b) which package I could > file a bug against. Try changing your keyboard layout in system/preferences/keyboard does number 3

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Help for newcomers

2006-10-07 Thread David Morley
>Hi, > >I'm struggling with Ubuntu and Kubuntu and have encountered different insoluble >(to me) problems in both. I hope to stay with a Linux system, I'm on XP at present, >but am very discouraged. > >Is there anybody out there in Ubuntu-UK, who lives near Windsor and might be able >and willing t

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Firefox Bon Echo no restore session?

2006-10-07 Thread David Morley
Albert if this is the restore session/start new session just click on start new session. This will start a new set of firefox windows. Hope that helps. -- Seek That Thy Might Know -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTea

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Firefox Bon Echo no restore session?

2006-10-07 Thread David Morley
On 07/10/06, Albert Vilella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all, > > Does anybody know how to start Firefox (Bon Echo) up without restore session? > > Googled around, haven't found out how. > should only need restoring when you haven't closed down the windows, failing that just click new session:)

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Programs to manage podcasts

2006-10-03 Thread David Morley
Hi Albert Rhythmbox does include a podcast downloader also and you can select a folder to download too. So hope that answers both questions for you. -- Seek That Thy Might Know -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Bug Filing (Was: 6.10 beta released, anybody being brave?)

2006-10-02 Thread David Morley
On 02/10/06, Caroline Ford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Mon, 2006-10-02 at 20:36 +0100, Stephen Garton wrote: > > On 02/10/06, Paul Sladen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Mon, 2 Oct 2006, Stephen Garton wrote: > > > > > > The only problems I have had with running it is Xchat crashes on the >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 6.10 beta released, anybody being brave?

2006-10-02 Thread David Morley
On 02/10/06, David Morley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The 64 bit version is fine been using it since knot 1. > sorry new stuff Brasero a new gnome cd dvd burning app Jokosher of course 0.1 version lot of work to be done 0.2 should be a massive improvement. Firefox is beta 2 but

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 6.10 beta released, anybody being brave?

2006-10-02 Thread David Morley
The 64 bit version is fine been using it since knot 1. -- Seek That Thy Might Know -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Problems installing Ubuntu server on an old computer

2006-09-28 Thread David Morley
On 28/09/06, David Morley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 28/09/06, South Walney Information Management <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > A client has an old PC, which was running Windows 98 which had become > > tired and she lacks the original Windows 98 didks as she bo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Problems installing Ubuntu server on an old computer

2006-09-28 Thread David Morley
On 28/09/06, South Walney Information Management <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A client has an old PC, which was running Windows 98 which had become > tired and she lacks the original Windows 98 didks as she bought the > machine second hand. Somewhere along the line she managed to format the > hard

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Introduction

2006-09-22 Thread David Morley
> There is a page detailing the various things you can do to help out > ubuntu and how to get involved with each here: > > http://www.ubuntu.com/community/participate > > and a more lengthy and up to date version here: > > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ContributeToUbuntu > I already reply a fair amount o

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