[ubuntu-uk] UKTeam Loco contact for the coming Year

Good morning everyone. I am announcing the need for me to step down and away from the UKTeam loco contact and project due to the increasing popularity of my new Social Media Networking brand. Since the Code of Conduct encourages a responsible handing off of responsibilities and content I would

Re: [ubuntu-uk] What do I need? (multiple PCs / multiple monitors)

it works for all my desktops here windows to ubuntu , heck even the laptop in the living room -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] What do I need? (multiple PCs / multiple monitors)

Synergy2 or just Synergy Nik -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Do we have a forum?

Pete Stean wrote: > Well there's this mailing list and the IRC channel at #ubuntu-uk on > freenode - personally I would prefer an online forum but that's my own > personal prejudice :) Your not alone, see my other answer Nik -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/list

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Do we have a forum?

James Grabham wrote: > Is there an Ubuntu UK forum anywhere? well yes and no. We do have a forum , but we really want to have it integrated into the mail list. There is however nothing to stop people using the forums, nothing at all in fact, but we would hate to miss out on announcements, invi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] DELL w/Ubuntu available in the UK

Pete Stean wrote: > > The irony of course is that this machine is *no cheaper* than the > Vista-loaded equivalent... why are they not prepared to pass on the > licence cost saving to the consumer? And who would buy a Ubuntu > machine when they can get a Vista machine for the same price (knowi

[ubuntu-uk] [SALES PITCH ]Dell hardware and Ubuntu.

at the time , including how to buy and what sort of support we can expect in terms of hardware. Thanks for taking time to read and heres looking forward to tommorow when Freedom comes to the European and UK markets. Nik Butler -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Creating 'root' account.

Mark Harrison wrote: > Andrew Jenkins wrote: > >> For now though I consider playing around >> as 'root' while being 'under the influence' as bad as driving so I'll >> leave well alone. >> >> > > Mathematicians don't drink and derive. > > Mark > > youd think thats a real problem bu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] help please

Hi Norman , I saw it , found it interesting , my apologies for not responding it was actually put on my to be looked into list. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Social Networks

How do I keep up ? okay heres the method 1) use Firefox Tabs 2) For every day of the week in the calendar have one group of social networks to drop into 3) For the top 10 networks keep then updated daily 4 ) reader.google.com 5 ) miro 6 ) podcasts. 7 ) del.icio.us I am working on creating a new

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Freecycle / Ubuntu tie-up????

Thanks John, I have added that as yet another SN to review and take part in; http://www.peopleaggregator.net/user_blog.php?uid=6415 If anyone else wants to catch up with me; here in are my Social and video network I also write for OreillyGMT.eu I have begun conversa

Re: [ubuntu-uk] My Blog

> Petty? > > I'll have you know that I was responsible for chairing the committee > who decided who would sit on the committee to plan the time frame in > which to appoint the committee to decide what colour paper to print > the rules regarding whether or not ubuntu-uk should investigate > appoint

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu-UK Planet CoC

Lee Tambiah wrote: > My blog will soon be exploring Java and Netbeans, as well as Ubuntu. > Is it okay to post on Planet Ubuntu UK regarding Netbeans and Java > programming. I would like to hope so as Netbeans is open source and > Java is going GPL. It shows people what users are using Ubuntu fo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu-UK Planet CoC

Now that I have had a time to grab a shower and think about this, and thanks for the support by the way, heres my thoughts Wouldnt it be better to invest the time and energy of the Loco team into defining ways to promote and encourage and support Ubuntu use in the UK rather than find ways to di

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Freecycle / Ubuntu tie-up????

Nik Butler wrote: > "Regarding facebook being Evil," > > > > Wow I was Angry when i posted that , its barely readable. I know you dont see me post here most days ( if ever ! ) but I am reading and listening. So whilst it made so little sense I appreciate that mos

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Freecycle / Ubuntu tie-up????

"Regarding facebook being Evil," Would it be better to encourage a positive and effective step forward in making a idea occur or do we wish to spend our time trying to decide exactly what colour the wheel should be long before we even get started. Marks idea and steps forward and a positive c

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Freecycle / Ubuntu tie-up????

Nice , one I guess we should invite Jono to this as well. Nik -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] [ANNOUNCEMENT] IRC meeting for Ubuntu - UK 5th August HAS MOVED TO THE 12th August

if this was DIGG I would say , title says it all, however this is Ubuntu UK and I wanted to grab everyones attention to this, you can see notes from previous meeting and conversations. its open to all in the list and forums for the ubuntu uk community https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/MeetingNotes s

[ubuntu-uk] [ANNOUNCEMENT] IRC meeting for Ubuntu - UK 5th August at 9pm in #ubuntu-uk

if this was DIGG I would say , title says it all, however this is Ubuntu UK and I wanted to grab everyones attention to this, you can see notes from previous meeting and conversations. its open to all in the list and forums for the ubuntu uk community https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/MeetingNotes s

[ubuntu-uk] Linux World Expo

last year be greatly appreciated. Regards Nik Butler -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflet sheet (SHHIPT content) for CDs

> Nope, the image comes from stock.xchng - Image license information is > available here http://www.sxc.hu/info.phtml?f=help&s=8_2 > > Cheers > > Chris > > And are we sure the Green Grass/ Field is not a trademark'd asset for XP ? I ask only because I recently have been handling a Trademark/cop

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Adopt a Penguin

> Marwell Zoo have Gibbons that are adoptable. They have a summer > > Put me down for £50 if this particular idea gets moved forward. Nik -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Routine Admin...

Mark Harrison wrote: > Hi all, > > This question is particularly aimed at server admin, but > desktop-specifics would be good. > > If you're running an Ubuntu box, what "routine admin" do you perform > > - how often do you run apt* > I run the apt update automagically every week. > - do you

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Petition against BBC iplayer

I wonder of those who sign it have also signed up and subscribed support to the open rights group as well ? Also , wouldnt it be great to have a openID with openrights that we could use to sign the petitions with ? http://www.openrightsgroup.org/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ub

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets

Hello Norman, I have been lurking and watching the creation of the leaflet I lack the Creative and Artistic design to produce something of quality such as this but since theyve not created or said anything wildly irritating or abusive or just outright rude I stayed queit, sometimes in open sou

Re: [ubuntu-uk] setting up bt home hub in ubuntu

Ive a client who has this working fine in Ubuntu , just look on the back of the BT Home hub and look for the WEP key which is listed you need to put this into your network connection for Wireless under ubuntu Nik -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk

[ubuntu-uk] www.ubuntu-uk.org .

In fact ubuntu-uk.org is down .. sorry .. hamerkeys are here. Popey is aware and on the case .. Cheers Nik -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] ubunut-uk.com

Is currently down, Popey is aware and working with Bitfolk to get the site back up as soon as possible. Thanks for the patience Nik -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] Lugradio Live, Ubuntu-uk and the Stand.

This is a Public Service Announcement on behalf of the Loudmouthman : John Levin , if your out there and available can you get in touch with us we are all desperately trying to contact you. Especially Mrs Trellis. Nik Butler -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Face to Face support on the Ohio

> I think it would be interesting to form a 'virtual team' around the > general concept of telephone support (whether it be by call return or > live). How about we start a section on the wiki to begin a bit of > discussion and planning around the matter. > Yes I guess what we could really do wi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Birds Of A Feather Session at Lug Radio Live 2007

Thanks for the Support guys, to answer a few questions. Agenda; Well we have a Wiki Page for meetings https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/MeetingNotes and yes Ive yet to update minutes for the last meeting ( hey I might get some time today ) but we keep track of the things we discuss and want to d

[ubuntu-uk] Birds Of A Feather Session at Lug Radio Live 2007

As some may already be aware Lug Radio Live return in July on the 7th and 8th. Jono arranged a slot for 1 BOF Session for the Ubuntu UK Community however since he is likely to be a little bit busy the task of running the BOF is open. If there are no objections Id like to run the BOF and chair

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Preventing lightning strike & surges

Robin Menneer wrote: > I have two mac minis, one of which will be converted to Ubuntu to > replace my aged laptop. There is an opportunity to buy gear to > prevent lightning strike and damage from power surges to telephone and > computers. Is the best way to buy an auxillary power supplly, if so,

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Who writes this stuff [long post]

Sorry for the delay , Ive been out on site helping a business to get bedded in and sorted with their 2 user Ubuntu Desktop installation. > mobile user base as well as the Exchange Mobile solution, so if he had > Scheduleworld.co.uk with iCal and Google and SyncML intergration allows me to sy

[ubuntu-uk] Marketing to the Small and Medium sized business

Following on from a previous thread regarding What Non-techies like about Ubuntu Matthew Macdonald-Wallace wrote "A few short video clips about how Linux has helped small businesses and non-technical people would be a real boost to anyone's "marketing" arsenal..." As a few ( or many ) may know

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

I will ask , I really dont think it will be a problem though since all my Clients like to use it as a platform to promote themselves so they tend to approve of the concept of free advertising. Nik -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Project Mangement in Ubuntu

There is Project Manager that does the usual Gannt charts and some basic project time and stepping stone planning which has worked for me in the past. Nik -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] FWD:[[SFD-discuss] Registrations are open for SFD 2007!]

Alan Pope wrote: > FYI. Software Freedom Day are taking registrations. > Alan, youve got the experience in delivery and exposure why not you kick of the project and get us organised for this. > Are we (Ubuntu-UK loco) going to do something, or should we do stuff at the > LUG level? > I also

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets [long reply]

> I added it here: > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/LinuxAndOSSResearchAndAdvocacy where > I've been trying to document any evidence of the value of OSS to > businesses. > > Chris thank you for your comments Ive been moving SMEs from Window Servers to OSS servers for near on 8 years now if your

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaflets [long reply]

Chris Rowson wrote: > A major problem with deploying an Ubuntu desktop infrastructure is its > lack of integration into a Windows Active Directory (AD) environment. > > Very true of large scale enterprise delivery but not a problem for many of my clients whom are in the SME market and not tied t

[ubuntu-uk] Fiesty Fawn Formally Freed for Future fetching !

https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-announce/2007-April/000102.html I imagine it will be duplicated across the lists but for those on this list not following the Announce list you may want to know its currently "officially" released and you should be able to grab images, update installation

[ubuntu-uk] [Fwd: ALL TEAMS: Speaker Representatives]

Jono has asked that the various Loco teams can nominate a few speakers, to put this in his words --- from jono Hi all, I often get emailed with requests for Ubuntu / Kubuntu / Edubuntu etc speakers for different conferences around the world, and I often recommend people I know from differ

Re: [ubuntu-uk] UKTeam meeting update

ion of who can get involved . But I am glad to see another contributor who is diving right in , asking pertinent questions and getting things out there so welcome to the list and do come say hello . Nik Butler ps , for more details on the usual suspects see : https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam

[ubuntu-uk] UKTeam meeting update

ople who may wish to help an opportunity to ask for others to know your out there. That is all for now and thanks for reading. Nik Butler Ubuntu-UK -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Forums

developers to resolve in the future. Thanks again for your time and for reading this . Nik Butler Ubuntu-UK -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] what's happened to ubuntu-uk ?

e hard work and bad experiences just so they have something to gripe about ! Nik Butler -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Scribes - First Meeting Tonight!

> le more than 24 hours notice of meetings! This also > isn't uk-specific - you should announce this elsewhere - maybe to the > documentation team? > Um actually its very UK specific in terms of the UKTeam are the ones who through Seeker` built and created mootbot which drove Seeker to look

[ubuntu-uk] House of Parliament tours.

to return for another opportunity. Regards Nik Butler -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

[ubuntu-uk] [EVENT] CANCELLED British Computer Fair in Worthing, Sussex on 7th January 9.30 till 3.30

Due to my Car not starting this morning I will not be able to make it to the show. I apologise for the lateness of this posting and hope that no one was particularly distrupted. We will however be getting to the next Fair in worthing in February car troubles aside. Nik -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubu

[ubuntu-uk] [EVENT] British Computer Fair in Worthing, Sussex on 7th January 9.30 till 3.30

I will, as usual, be running the Sussex Linux User Group Stand at the above mentioned fair. We are are this year moving towards promoting Ubuntu and everyone is welcome to come down , say hello and if your really keen you can volunteer to help me on the stand. We hire a 6x3' table and usually h

[ubuntu-uk] [EVENT] British Computer Fair in Worthing, Sussex on 7th January 9.30 till 3.30

I will as usual be running the Sussex Linux User Group Stand at the above mentioned fair. Were are this year moving towards promoting Ubuntu and everyone is welcome to come down , say hello and if your really keen you can volunteer to help me on the stand. We hire a 6x3' table and usually have

Re: [ubuntu-uk] World of Warcraft

Andrew Price wrote: > On 23/12/06 02:32, baza wrote: > >> Hi, has anyone ever managed to get World of Warcraft running under Wine? >> Strangely I ran across this article on a Blog directly after reading your request. http://ubuntu-tutorials.com/2006/12/19/how-to-install-play-world-of-warc

Re: [ubuntu-uk] A couple of things..

Michael Wood wrote: > It would be good if people here could note down/blog/send in how they > got involved in any open source projects, especially if you're a > developer as that can be quite confusing. > Thats timely, since I just woke this morning and I thought: "Wouldn't it be a great idea

Re: [ubuntu-uk] more video clips etc

Alan Pope wrote: > Ubuntuclips do a similar thing to quickones however they have very clear > constraints on the video size (in resolution) [2] which I do not agree > with. I believe that real newbies need "start to finish" tutorials > showing them everything they need to do a task. I don't believe

Re: [ubuntu-uk] more video clips etc

Michael Wood wrote: > This often happens in open source, 3 good ideas that could have been 1 > excellent one. > Ahh but I would rather have a Half of Something ( and no way would I count those works as doing anything by half ) than all of Nothing! Nik -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://l

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Fwd: [Fsfe-uk] Early Day Motion for Parliament on FLOSS

Can I ask , if you have written a letter to your MP in relation to anything open source would it then be possible that you might post the text of your letter somewhere appropriate on this Wiki ? I think theres many of us for whom letter writting is not the first skill and having something with

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Children In Need fund raising, following Linux World Expo.

> To be honest I wondered why eBay wasn't being used. I think they donate > any of their fees to charity when you set up your auction as being for > charity. > A few people came back and commented that they wouldnt use Ebay I had no strong arguements for or against and yes I would like to ha

[ubuntu-uk] Children In Need fund raising, following Linux World Expo.

Okay So , A little late but not out of time here is the link to the little Charity drive I suggested at Linux World Expo . https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/CharityWork/ChildrenInNeedTShirt Im closing the auction next Friday which gives everyone time to Bid for the T Shirt. If anyone has pictur

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Linux User Group of Glastonbury

Sean Miller wrote: > (between Yeovil and Castle Cary) on Tuesday night. > Blimey I used to goto school in Yeovil, Westfield Comprehensive that is ! > We have a programme of speakers etc. planned through the winter, but > > Cool , well you all know what a fan boy I am for the LUG.ORG.UK lot

[ubuntu-uk] Children In Need and other things.

If you were fortunate enough to attend the Linux World Expo in London this Year and you were Maddoh Hall or a member of the UKTeam or Canonical then you might remember me asking you to sign the Conference T Shirt. The last and most relevant individual to sign this Shirt will be Mark Shuttlewort

[ubuntu-uk] UKTeam Approval

As you may be aware the time is running out for us to get our Approval Application in to the Community Council for the 17th [ Assuming I was reading the Calendar correct ] . Now we need to get this Application in at least 3 days before 17th , so lets call this the 14th.To speed this process alo

Re: [ubuntu-uk] [Fwd: Membership list on Launchpad]

> Recall!! I've figured it out and added myself to the launchpad list. > > I'm still a bit baffled as to why we have two lists though (the > launchpad list and the wiki list). > Cool, At a Guess I might suggest that the Wiki is more like a community bulletin board and note space. Launchpad

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Guardian letter published re more open source information :-)

alan c wrote: > The paper version is abridged, but reads well. > :-) > Fabboo! Speaking as a times reader Id like to add that as a Goal to our plan. We should be contacting more of the press and the Beeb and telling them more about open source events and activities. Cheers Nik --

Re: [ubuntu-uk] acronyms?

Llywelyn Owen wrote: > By the way these are not acronyms they're abbreviations. Sorry to be > so pedantic! you know what . he is correct as well , they are Abbreviations, and it is being pedantic. Though for the record im being ironic . ( i think! ) Nik -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://

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

STONE COLD 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. > > Hello Stone, Cool , im doing this, how familiar will you be with Samba and FTP ? I'll post more later when Im no

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Leaders

Just a few thoughts. When external groups ,lets call them the press or exhibition organisers or agencies want to contact the UK Loco team it will be helpful to have someone as a point of contact. To avoid duplication of effort and to avoid suppliers or agents being contacted en masse its good

[ubuntu-uk] Just to Lighten the Tone.

So here I am preparing for the BCF worthing Sussex Lug Meeting and I am installing Kubuntu onto an Old Sony Viao. And all I can hear are the stern words of Mr Cocks. Click once to install, not double click .Double clicks cause it to crash. So thanks AC Im clicking once . just for you ! Nik

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Uk Loco team forums

END OF THREAD Guys Im drawing this whole sub-thread to a close . I would like not to have any responses to the above and I have emailed Ian with his answer. For the moment in as much as I can enforce the idea I suggest we will not be creating or using ubuntu forums for the Ubuntu-UK teams an

[ubuntu-uk] UKteam who are the members.

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 teams people are members of. So if youve not signed up ther

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Uk Loco team forums

Sean Miller wrote: > I don't understand why we're doing all this again... Nick put himself > forward many months ago and asked if anybody else was interested to > which he got no responses... so surely the request for candidates to > come forward has already been and gone and this is just wastin

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Team Leader Vote

Can I just point out that : Approval Application needs to take some level of precedence this wee, if not tommorow. Jono got up and showed a world Map of LocoTeams in who were Approved and who were awaiting approval. He stood in the Expo and told people that we would be getting approved ver

Re: [ubuntu-uk] acronyms?

Sean Miller wrote: > Nik Butler wrote: > >> [1] Im from sussex lug were we are far more JFDI than LW2A. >> > Jump Forward, Dive In > Let's Wait to Advance > he he , I like that interpretation can I use it ? The correct acronyms here are Just F--

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Uk Loco team forums

> I've no problem with Nik leading the group, however perhaps there should > thank you . > be a more formal voting system so we don't actually leave anyone out? > Im open to this , I would have thought that we would need to set a term limit and id like to incorporate some elements of a b

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Uk Loco team forums

Pete Ryland wrote: > On 03/11/06, Joseph Price <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Also is there anyone who has assumed the lead of ubuntu-uk? >> > > Are you putting your hand up for the job? :-) > > Perhaps we should have a vote? There are probably a few people who > would like this title. >

[ubuntu-uk] Posible contirbution for the fridge,

Before we get to far from the story I thought the following might be a suitable submission. This years Linux World Expo in London saw many firsts including the "in -person " gathering of the Ubuntu UKTeam members. The commitment and enthusiasm of the members shone through in the organisation

[ubuntu-uk] the UKTeam Approval page.

Good morning sales force ( whoops sorry I had my Corporate Head on [1] ). So Im looking at the Approval Page and wanting to add some great links and content to the Page but since this requires detailing the experience and skills of all the members in the Team I am loathe to just copy up other

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

Norman Silverstone wrote: > That was most instructive and what an excellent way to demonstrate how > to do things with Ubuntu. 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

Re: [ubuntu-uk] UKTeam Meetings Minutes

> > I don't think Ubuntu UK should have extending Jono's software as one of > its goals - it just looks kinda strange. > Yeah , I figured that after I had posted about it, I should have restate the conversation better because it does look like a jono spec. The conversation came about from a n

[ubuntu-uk] recreating Logos.

A while ago I mentioned why not run a compo to recreate the Ubuntu Logos, well as you can see from here http://gallery.tonywhitmore.co.uk/linuxexpo_oct_2006 it can look quite excellent! Cheers Laura ( Mrs Whitemore ) for the precarious positioning to take this ! Nik -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] UKTeam Meetings Minutes

> 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 in here to be both Considerate and Helpful if I can . Inst

Re: [ubuntu-uk] UKTeam Meetings Minutes

> They will certainly get a mention though; anyone remember *anything* else > about the show? > > -Paul > Apart from convincing people to line up and lay down and make like an Edgy Logo ? Me being asked if I was jono ! I mean where the heck did that come from ? the Stand blocking the ai

[ubuntu-uk] UKTeam Meetings Minutes

. Vodkosher the Jono Bacon Screencast capture/edit project. The following people expressed an interest in screencapture project technologies and addressing the issues relevant in the utilisation and implementation of it. Nik Butler, Alan Pope, Mike Preston, Chris Hannan, John Levin, Alan Helmore

[ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Team Approval.

olympia eh ! .. either way I am very sure and very confident that we can bring this together and get it submitted with enough time to make it a news article for one of the various Linux UK magazines. Regards and thanks for reading. Nik Butler -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Pre-LinuxWorld Curry?

Jono Bacon wrote: > Hi all, > > I heard rumours of a curry on Tuesday night after set-up. Are these > rumours true? > > I have not made any plans yet and need to figure out what is going on > with Canonical, but if I am free, it would be good to eat a madras and > drink some Kingfisher. :) > >

[ubuntu-uk] Linux World Expo ... Stand Creation Day and subsequent Events.

Evening Guys. I plan to get to the Halls by 1.00pm Tuesday and by 8:30am the following days. I will be wearing my Ubuntu UK Poloshirt and standing near the entrance. You can call me on 07713 241 956 if you need to discuss how I can get your badges to you on the day from the Exhbitors Manual he

Re: [ubuntu-uk] T minus 7 for Linux World Expo.

> Maybe you could send me details off list of were you would like them > sent, to arrive on Tuesday morning. (Next day Special Delivery) > > Matthew > > Matthew, Thanks for this . I was just sitting here publishing my last blog entry and wondering if I would have to go and grab my A3 printer

[ubuntu-uk] Linux World Planning some stuff packed ready to go .

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/LinuxWorldLondon2006Planning Ive added details about the stuff Ive got in the Really Useful boxes already. Ive arranged to pick up some stationary from Ballpoint and my courier chap will take it up on tuesday for delivery. I plan to bring my a demo Xubuntu Laptop

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

> I strongly disagree - this is Ubuntu UK, and our flag is our identity. I > don't think we should not use it just because of political correctness > nutters and their views back from rescuing the day armed with only a Ubuntu Live CD and a torx 10 ! I have to agree with Jono and say that the Fl

[ubuntu-uk] Linux World PLanning stand clarification.

I told you it was all coming in now. We wil have a stand that includes "Your shell scheme stand measures 2m x 1.5m - and will have 2 black chairs, 1table and an electrical socket." Also someone pointed out that we need at least two people on the stand for any one slot during the days. So pleas

[ubuntu-uk] Linux World Planning.

Nik Butler3 Shirts Alan Pope2 Shirts Adam Bagnall 2 Shirts ac ? 1 Shirt Gary Kearly 1 Shirt So we ordered 25 and have pre sold 9 .. If youve

[ubuntu-uk] Linux World Planning and Update

One more thing ( wow im steve jobs ! ) If you have volunteered for the Stand can you goto the Wiki https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/LinuxWorldLondon2006Planning in the section Staffing the Booth for both days please enter the day and time you will be commiting to for Ubuntu UK. Thanks Nik --

[ubuntu-uk] T minus 7 for Linux World Expo.

enough to post it ) 3. Stickers and Flyers 4. 4 T-shirts ( okay 3 Tshirts ... I coudnt help myself .. sorry ! ) 5. A4 Flyer Display Stand 6. Ubuntu Flyers hand outs. 7. Some speakers ( two to date ) 8. Some technology Demo kit from Alan Helmore-simpson( by way of Paul Sladen ), Alan Pope and Nik Butler

[ubuntu-uk] Polo Shirts, Ubuntu

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 buying my own from this set so if they go really quickly then

[ubuntu-uk] Updates.

Morning people... Just a couple of things 1. Can someone remind me ( and provide link ) where I can locate the Ubuntu Logo graphics so I can pass them to the promotional marketing material guys to get the shirts done! 2. We now have the Kubuntu and Edubuntu CDs . 3. Can someone in London reco

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Online Discussion Forum - To be or not to be?

Of course what this topic is about is not technical merit or technical delivery. It about the emotional attachment people have to how they wish to locarte and organise their data. I can think of several cases amongst the community where people have expressed preferences for Email over IRC, Web

Re: [ubuntu-uk] A small Bet, because Im fed up with not knowing.

Tony Arnold wrote: > Nik, > does not say all the attacks were viruses! > True > I've seen plenty of Linux/Unix systems compromised. The vast majority > have been compromised through weak passwords or user's password being > discovered. > As for any system, though we can see our security explo

[ubuntu-uk] A small Bet, because Im fed up with not knowing.

So the BBC have yet again trotted out the same tired old news article about safe surfing. As usual they dont suggest trying a different opertating system ( well they disparage it as well ! ) but they never really seem to investigate this new story in any depth. Now I know that we talk about it

Re: [ubuntu-uk] CDs have arrived.

>> eone feels we should do more speak now before I pass on the request. >> > Any reason why we are not 'doing' Ubuntu? > > > ana > No worries .. we have the Ubuntu CDs... this is the thread for ... what other CDs shall we hand out . -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu

[ubuntu-uk] LinuxWorld London 2006 Update for 24th September

Afternoon all. So its been a quiet week on the list regarding the exhibition but that does not mean we have not been hammering away behind the scenes. First off thanks to Alan Helmore-Simpson and Paul Sladen for keeping the Ubuntu Tablet demo project moving forward. By now Paul should be in p

Re: [ubuntu-uk] ubunto in college, was Re: Women, LinuxWorld, Stuff

Tony Arnold wrote: > >> should learn what is out there in industry, which is a valid point, >> but the value of open source is just as important. >> > > The problem with this argument, is that the world stays with M$ forever > Actually I was sitting there and thinking about that as well.

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