Re: [ubuntu-uk] Printer

2011-11-23 Thread Vince Marsters
I am using a Konica-Minolta 1650EN colour laser which comes with Linux drivers in the box and works really well. It is network and USB and cost just over £100 when I purchased it last year. Vince On 23/11/11 11:31, Ted Wager wrote: Looking for a new printer possibly laser not to dear. My

[ubuntu-uk] Kubuntu Kmail and IMAP

2011-07-31 Thread Vince Marsters
Morning All, Wonder if anyone can suggest anything to help me fix a small problem I am having. I am using Kubuntu with KDE 4.6.5 and Kmail 1.13.6 collecting email using IMAP. Whenever I open Kmail any existing mail does not show in the preview pane until I double click to open it. After this

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Kubuntu Kmail and IMAP

2011-07-31 Thread Vince Marsters
On Sunday 31 Jul 2011 11:35:52 Vince Marsters wrote: Morning All, Wonder if anyone can suggest anything to help me fix a small problem I am having. I am using Kubuntu with KDE 4.6.5 and Kmail 1.13.6 collecting email using IMAP. Whenever I open Kmail any existing mail does not show

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Facebook page - now with extra vanity

2011-07-05 Thread Vince Marsters
On Monday 04 Jul 2011 16:41:26 Dino T. wrote: Sent to those who asked. :) Hope you got the emails guys. Let me know. *Dino Tassigiannis BA (Hons)* http://www.ubuntu.com/ I sent you an email direct Dino but unfortunately haven't received anything yet. I wonder if Google are queuing the

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Asus to sell Ubuntu netbooks...

2011-06-02 Thread Vince Marsters
On 02/06/11 21:00, Tony Scott wrote: Where do we get Feb from? The item says Posted on 2 Jun 2011 at 10:31 http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/enterprise/367768/asus-to-ship-ubuntu-netbooks I think something is a little wrong with the PC Pro website. When I loaded the link from the OP it said

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

2011-03-24 Thread Vince Marsters
On Thu, 2011-03-24 at 16:03 +, Mark Fraser wrote: Looks like Asda are selling the Galaxy for £299.99 - http://direct.asda.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab/000504480,default,pd.html. Can't seem to find out what the RAM size is though. It is the 16GB version but you can still expand this using an

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Android hit by rogue app viruses

2011-03-03 Thread Vince Marsters
On Thu, 2011-03-03 at 20:24 +, Barry Titterton wrote: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12633923 They sound more like trojans than viruses to my untrained ear. I expect the same would apply to any linux system if you installed a bad software package; the malicious code would then be

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Preferred online storage solution?

2011-02-16 Thread Vince Marsters
My preference is Dropbox because of the multiple applications which allow me to sync Ubuntu, Windows, Windows Mobile (do not use any more) and Android with each other, along with the ability to create a custom link to specific files for sharing out. With the Dropbox sync, all data is encrypted in

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Diaspora

2011-01-07 Thread Vince Marsters
On Fri, 2011-01-07 at 13:18 +, Alan Pope wrote: On 7 January 2011 13:13, Dave Rice d...@ricey.co.uk wrote: Anyone have a spare invite? Could be interesting! Does it have anything to do with Ubuntu though? Not directly, but I guess you could download the source code and (with luck

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Problems with CR2 files from a Canon 60D

2010-12-19 Thread Vince Marsters
I forwarded your email to the Shotwell mailing list on your behalf. I hope you don't mind. Could you confirm the exact version of Ubuntu and Shotwell you're running please? Also, would it be possible to post on your web stie a file that demonstrates the problem so that it can be used for

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Problems with CR2 files from a Canon 60D

2010-12-19 Thread Vince Marsters
On Sun, 2010-12-19 at 22:21 +, Alan Pope wrote: On 19 December 2010 21:52, Bruno Girin brunogi...@gmail.com wrote: You'll have to compile from source but it uses the classic GNU autotools steps so it is straightforward. Download the LibRaw-0.12.0.tar.gz file from the web site and then

[ubuntu-uk] Problems with CR2 files from a Canon 60D

2010-12-18 Thread Vince Marsters
Hi, I thought I would ask here in case anyone has any suggestions (you are such a knowledgeable group). I am trying to edit some raw format pictures taken on my Canon EOS 60D camera but in have got problems opening them in anything but image viewer (Eye of Gnome). I have tried Shotwell,

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Problems with CR2 files from a Canon 60D

2010-12-18 Thread Vince Marsters
Talk ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: [ubuntu-uk] Problems with CR2 files from a Canon 60D Date: Sat, Dec 18, 2010 21:55 On 18 December 2010 21:40, Vince Marsters vi...@marsters.co.uk wrote: Hi, I thought I would ask here in case anyone has any suggestions (you are such a knowledgeable group

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Problems with CR2 files from a Canon 60D

2010-12-18 Thread Vince Marsters
, Vince Marsters wrote: Yes. I got my sister up and running with her EOS ... you use F-Spot but you need to install ... what was it now? Sorry ... gphoto2. Works just fine! Regards,Barry Drake. -- What do you see when you use your Computer? Same old thing? ...There IS a Better Way

Re: [ubuntu-uk] dvd format

2010-11-08 Thread Vince Marsters
On Mon, 2010-11-08 at 08:29 +, Ted Wager wrote: Hi Colin.. Thanks for the very quick reply..What format should I use to ensure the files are read ok by my dvd player ? A lot will depend on what formats your DVD player supports. Since it failed with supporting xvid I assume it has no

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Find a Router's IP address

2010-10-19 Thread Vince Marsters
On Tue, 2010-10-19 at 16:54 +0100, Cornelius Mostert wrote: Hi The scenario is as follow: 1. You have permission to work as Admin on a Lan 2. You do NOT have any documentation from the previous Admin 3. You find a router / WiFi Router that is in use and therefore you can NOT reset it 4.

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Support - Where are we in the real world

2010-10-15 Thread Vince Marsters
On Thu, 2010-10-14 at 22:11 +0100, John Stevenson wrote: I am based in South London SW16 and am often in the City. I am happy to cycle around the area if there is somewhere safe to leave my bicycle. Happy to help out with basic support issues when I can. I'm in Evesham, Worcestershire

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Banks and Ubuntu support for business users

2010-10-10 Thread Vince Marsters
On Sun, 2010-10-10 at 16:55 +0100, Bruno Girin wrote: It's very easy: * Go to www.hsbc.co.uk (so now you know what bank I'm talking about) * Click the Log on button in the Business box on the right At that point, it should take you to a login page but in my case it just

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Banks and Ubuntu support for business users

2010-10-10 Thread Vince Marsters
On Sun, 2010-10-10 at 17:09 +0100, Vince Marsters wrote: On Sun, 2010-10-10 at 16:55 +0100, Bruno Girin wrote: It's very easy: * Go to www.hsbc.co.uk (so now you know what bank I'm talking about) * Click the Log on button in the Business box on the right

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 10.10 installation workshop in London

2010-09-29 Thread Vince Marsters
I seem to remember it being in Swindon somewhere - either that or I am going slightly mad. Vince On Wed, 2010-09-29 at 13:56 +0100, Andy Braben wrote: Well I am still lost as to where this event is happening. Regards, Andy. On 29 September 2010 13:35, pmgazz pmg...@gmx.co.uk wrote:

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 10.10 installation workshop in London

2010-09-29 Thread Vince Marsters
I was going mad...I mixed Paulas event and Diannes at the Museum of Computing up. Vince On Wed, 2010-09-29 at 14:04 +0100, Alan Pope wrote: On 29 September 2010 14:02, Vince Marsters vi...@marsters.co.uk wrote: I seem to remember it being in Swindon somewhere - either that or I am going

Re: [ubuntu-uk] 10.10 installation workshop in London

2010-09-29 Thread Vince Marsters
I realised after that yes I was going mad. Good luck with the event - I would help but am not in the area unfortunately. Vince On Wed, 2010-09-29 at 14:37 +0100, pmgazz wrote: I seem to remember it being in Swindon somewhere - either that or I am going slightly mad. Vince No,

Re: [ubuntu-uk] It Hibernate better than switching off?

2010-09-02 Thread Vince Marsters
On Thu, 2010-09-02 at 13:54 +0100, javadayaz wrote: Ive recently started to put my pc into hibernate as opposed to switching off completely. Although it takes longer to switch back on and ready to use..i do find all my windows open and even my video paused, ready to watch where i left!

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Shredding HDD data

2010-08-11 Thread Vince Marsters
On Wed, 2010-08-11 at 11:05 +0100, Alan Pope wrote: DBAN - Darik's Boot and Nuke. http://www.dban.org/ I would echo Alan's recommendation of DBAN. Choose one of the DOD options and you will be erasing to a level approved for use on Gov drives too. Vince -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Shredding HDD data

2010-08-11 Thread Vince Marsters
On Wed, 2010-08-11 at 12:15 +0100, John Matthews wrote: What about hd you are still using, but have deleted stuff on them. Is there any way to bring that back, or even completely delete it? I had a program for windows when i used it, but I cant find anything for linux. For data recovery