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dual booting probs
by elc＠freeola.net 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

I'm dual booting win98SE and Ubuntu, and have had a choice menu on bootup of either Ubuntu or windows, Ubuntu being the default. Due to a need of having to re-install win98SE, I have now lost this menu option and thus cannot access linux. How can I get this menu choice back. Thanks elc

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gparted
by Jenny Hopkins 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

Hullo there. I have a computer currently dual-booted with a windows partition and a debian one. I want to use a small amount of disk space to install ubuntu to have a look at it. If I run gparted to try and shrink the current partitions, the resize option is not available. Is this because I didn't use LVM to create the original partitions? Is there any other tool I can use to resize? Thanks, Jenny

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Re: [ALUG] Domain Registration & The Law (tm)
by J.R. Seago 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

On Thursday 19 April 2007 17:49, (Ted Harding) <ted.harding(a)nessie.mcc.ac.uk> wrote: > For a minute I thought ALUG had met the ultimate challenge to its > claims to be the most dispersed LUG in Britain. > > But, if there were a true Scottish LUG, then you'd have coverage > from Gretna Green to Thurso, over country where mostly the human > population is sparser then the golden eagle. Organising a kit meet > could get interesting! When anticipating the move to Scotland I joined, The Scottish Linux Users' Group, Tayside Linux User Group, Aberdeen Linux Users Group, and Highland LUG, thats about half the LUG's in Scotland. They don't, together, seem to generate as much list traffic as ALUG, and I thought that our population density was low. I had planned to withdraw from those LUG's which were too far from where I ended up but I may just stayed signed up to all of them and ALUG. -- J.R. Seago GNU/Linux Registered User No. #219566 http://counter.li.org/ () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments

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Re: [ALUG] IPLUG Meeting
by Greg Thomas 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

> That said, it is every third Monday for a reason. Perhaps you could > setup a regular reminder in your calendar? Nah, this technology thing will never catch on :S Greg

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Gigabit Switch Recommendations
by Chris Glover 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

Hi, I'm thinking about buying a new switch for my home network. I have three in mind (yes I know they're overkill but I like toys!) Netgear GS716T D-link DGS-1216T Linksys SRW2016 Has anybody used any of these, and got and good/bad experiences? Thanks Chris -- Chris ---------------------------------- E Mail: chris(a)glovercc.plus.com SIP: 84411389(a)voiptalk.org IAXTEL: 17003366726

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Re: [ALUG] Domain Registration & The Law (tm)
by J.R. Seago 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

On Thursday 19 April 2007 10:31, James Taylor <jt(a)imen.org.uk> wrote: > Ok, can someone tell me the deal with Domain registration and what > should be availible - as far as I was aware, you had to give your name > and contact details when you register a domain unless its for personal > use, and I thought this was a UK rule, but it seems that Scotland allows > anonymous registration through privacy companies (who register the > domain as being private with a private address). > > Is this right? I mean I guess its just one person registering the domain > as their own, who isnt the person who is actually using it (like ISP's > registering it on behalf of the person who wants it, but in the ISP's > name not the persons name). > > Thanks > JT Perhaps here might be the place to ask: http://www.scottish.lug.org.uk/wiki/Welcome -- J.R. Seago GNU/Linux Registered User No. #219566 http://counter.li.org/ () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments

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Re: Gigabit Switch Recommendations
by Matthew 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

> I'm thinking about buying a new switch for my home network. I have three > in mind (yes I know they're overkill but I like toys!) > > Netgear GS716T I haven't used the gigabit version, but I'm familiar with the FSxxxT[P] range of 100Mbps ProSafe switches, and they seem quite capable. The interface is quite friendly and I've not had any trouble with the support for VLANs or QOS. Matthew

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Epson Stylus C48 printer won't print
by bnicolson＠ippimail.com 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

I've only recently joined so if this has been asked before sorry. To put you in the picture, I'm no geek when it comes to computers but I am keen to learn and I use Ubuntu 6.06LTS. The Epson printer, as I say, won't print. Not even a test page. Ubuntu recognises it, it knows what the print job is etc but absolutely nothing happens when I ask it to print. No noises, no nothing. What can I do? Bev. Email and shopping with the feelgood factor! 55% of income to good causes. http://www.ippimail.com/ -- Email and shopping with the feelgood factor! 55% of income to good causes. http://www.ippimail.com

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"Linux in Classrooms in Delevoping Countries" - A presentation on 3rd May 6.30pm near Ipswich
by Richard Newbould 18 Apr '07

18 Apr '07

Hi All, I have just joined ALUG with a group from Ipswich. It's cool to be here. I have been developing a computer system for teaching in classrooms in developing countries based on Open Source software for the past 2 years. Some friends and I have also set up a charity called Switched On ( www.switchedon.org) and so far we have successfully installed systems in Thailand and India. I'll be giving an IEE talk about our experiences and the technologies we used at BT's research labs outside Ipswich on 3rd May. All are welcome. Hope you can make it! Poster - http://local.iee.org/anglian/meetings/ap03may.pdf *When and where:* Thursday 3rd May 2007 at 6.30pm Refreshments at 6.00pm Sir Alan Rudge Lecture Theatre, Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich IP5 3RE. *Synopsis:* Local charity, Switched On, has a vision to see, "Underprivileged peoples switched-on to the benefits of computing and the Internet." Helping individuals and communities cross the digital divide will be a vital form of empowerment for many, enabling beneficiaries to grow both in self-esteem and earning potential. Switched On is pioneering innovative, low-cost and effective computer systems to meet this gaping need. In technology terms we are using Open Source (Linux) software on a thin client architecture. Come and learn about the technologies we used and human challenges faced in deploying systems for poor communities in New Delhi, India and Bangkok, Thailand. Both IET Members and Non-Members are welcome. PLEASE NOTE A PASS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO THIS VENUE PLEASE APPLY AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO ben.formesyn(a)bt.com For more information please see www.iee.org/anglian or contact ben.formesyn(a)bt.com Other IET talks: http://local.iee.org/anglian/ Cheers, Richard

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Domain Registration & The Law (tm)
by James Taylor 18 Apr '07

18 Apr '07

Ok, can someone tell me the deal with Domain registration and what should be availible - as far as I was aware, you had to give your name and contact details when you register a domain unless its for personal use, and I thought this was a UK rule, but it seems that Scotland allows anonymous registration through privacy companies (who register the domain as being private with a private address). Is this right? I mean I guess its just one person registering the domain as their own, who isnt the person who is actually using it (like ISP's registering it on behalf of the person who wants it, but in the ISP's name not the persons name). Thanks JT

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Re: [ALUG] The Open CD
by J.R. Seago 18 Apr '07

18 Apr '07

On Wednesday 18 April 2007 Adam Bower <adam(a)thebowery.co.uk> wrote: > She might need to install the GTK+ libraries first, tell her to look on > the CD for them. Thanks for that Adam, I'll get in touch and tell her. I've made myself one to see what they do, all I've got to do is find someone who'll let me put it in their computer to try it out. -- J.R. Seago GNU/Linux Registered User No. #219566 http://counter.li.org/ () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments

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no sound
by robert johnson 18 Apr '07

18 Apr '07

I would like to ask the question about the problem i'm having with my tv card.At the moment i can get both dvd and my xbox working through my dvd/vcr combo.The problem is that there's no sound,and i can only use my xbox via my dvd/vcr combo rather than directly as in my Windows application.My tv card registered as saa7135hl on kde tv.My chosen OS of choice is either Mandriva 06 or Suse10.2.Thanks for your help Robert ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Mail is the world's favourite email. Don't settle for less, sign up for your free account today http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=44106/*http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/mail/winter07.ht…

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The Open CD
by J.R. Seago 18 Apr '07

18 Apr '07

I made one of these, http://www.theopencd.org/ for my wife's god-daughter she can get it all to work apart from the part she really wanted, the GIMP, she can't get it to open is there something that she needs to do or have I made a bad CD? -- J.R. Seago GNU/Linux Registered User No. #219566 http://counter.li.org/ () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments

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OT: Holt telephone exchange
by Ian bell 17 Apr '07

17 Apr '07

We are moving to Holt soon and would like to get an old style pulse dial telephone. Does anyone know if this type of phone will work with the Holt telephone exchange? Cheers Ian

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Re: [ALUG] Pipex
by J.R. Seago 17 Apr '07

17 Apr '07

Thanks for the information from all who replied. I'm in two minds as to what to do, on the one hand I'm moving shortly, due to go on the first of June, so I could just hang on, and hope they last until then. Or try getting a connection for six weeks before I move, this latter doesn't seem to be a very likely solution as I can't think of anyone who wants to take new customers on a six week broadband contract. -- J.R. Seago GNU/Linux Registered User No. #219566 http://counter.li.org/ () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments

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Re: main Digest, Vol 22, Issue 19
by J.R. Seago 17 Apr '07

17 Apr '07

On Tuesday 17 April 2007 12:00, main-request(a)lists.alug.org.uk wrote: > So I'd go out on a limb here and say you were safe for six weeks (and > yes this already does smack of "famous last words") Yes but that's the way I'm going as I can't see any other way round it. I've got a Googlemail account that I can use at the library for emails once a day, and I'll sort out new broadband when I get there. -- J.R. Seago GNU/Linux Registered User No. #219566 http://counter.li.org/ () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments

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Fwd: 3rd Monday Monthly Ipswich Social Meeting : The Milestone, Woodbridge Road
by samwise 16 Apr '07

16 Apr '07

Here's the venue info, for any newbies ... Peter. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: samwise <samwise(a)bagshot-row.org> Date: 16-Apr-2007 12:12 Subject: 3rd Monday Monthly Ipswich Social Meeting : The Milestone, Woodbridge Road To: announce(a)lists.alug.org.uk The monthly "Third Monday" ALUG Ipswich Social Meeting starts tonight (Monday 16th April) at 20:00: The Milestone Beer House 5 Woodbridge Road IPSWICH IP4 2EA Tel: 01473 252425 Map/Directions URI: http://maps.google.co.uk/?q=IP4+2EA The Milestone pub is in the centre of Ipswich, near the now-defunct Odeon cinema and not far from The Regent Theatre. There is more information on the venue, including car parking info, on the ALUG wiki: http://www.alug.org.uk/wiki/moin.cgi/Meetings All are welcome, novices and experienced users. Hopefully, it shouldn't be too hard to find the pack, look for those huddled around a laptop! Feel free to ask for further information on the Main ALUG mailing list. Hope to see you there, Peter.

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IPLUG Meeting
by Tracy Dickerson 16 Apr '07

16 Apr '07

Hello All, Looking forward to seeing all you guys at the meet tonight. Laters Tracy x

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Re: [ALUG] Pipex
by Paul Tansom 16 Apr '07

16 Apr '07

** Nick Daniels <nick(a)oldhippy068.plus.com> [2007-04-16 09:24]: > On Monday 16 April 2007 07:55, J.R. Seago wrote: > > Has anyone else had problems with Pipex NOT taking payments, so far over > > the past year they have failed to take four payments from my credit card > > and six by direct debit. they have discounted my total bill twice by two > > payments, (four in total), and in the end I had to give them a cheques as > > they just couldn't seem to get their own system to work. I am considering > > moving to another ISP as if this is a widespread occurrence then they are > > going to go belly up soon due to cash flow problems. > Hi > Not with Pipex but it is up for sale: > http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/03/12/pipex_for_sale/ > Also: Pipex sale 'on the brink of collapse' > http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/04/10/pipex_no_sale/ ** end quote [Nick Daniels] Hmm, looks as though I might be bailing out on Nildram just in time. They've been pretty good, even during the hiccup with the firmware upgrades on Cisco routers that cause major problems with certain chipsets some time ago (Nildram were on the first batch to be upgraded, and Solwise big suppliers of hardware using the problem chipset, so I caught this one head on - Solwise were very helpful, Nildram did better than most ISPs would have). That said, their customer service has dipped slightly since Pipex took them over (although still no major complaints). Their prices haven't dipped at all though, not for the sort of service I need anyway, so I'm moving on to halve my monthly costs :) -- Paul Tansom | Aptanet Ltd. | http://www.aptanet.com/ ==================================================================== Aptanet Ltd. | Registered in England | Company No: 4905028 Registered Office: Crawford House, Hambledon Road, Denmead, Waterlooville, Hants., PO7 6NU

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Re: [ALUG] Pipex
by Martyn Drake 16 Apr '07

16 Apr '07

On 16/04/07, Nick Daniels <nick(a)oldhippy068.plus.com> wrote: > Not with Pipex but it is up for sale: > http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/03/12/pipex_for_sale/ > Also: Pipex sale 'on the brink of collapse' > http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/04/10/pipex_no_sale/ I've found their 123-reg service to be absolutely diabolical over the past six months or so; it's taken them the best part of four months to answer ONE query about credits and even then it's not properly resolved. They are awful. Hosteurope, when I last tried them, were incredibly slow at dealing with *anything*. Them and Fasthosts are on feckwit list of incompetent companies. M. -- Email : martyn(a)drake.org.uk Phone : +44 (0)7866 450 752 Blog : http://www.drake.org.uk Photos : http://www.flickr.com/photos/mbdrake

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Pipex
by J.R. Seago 16 Apr '07

16 Apr '07

Has anyone else had problems with Pipex NOT taking payments, so far over the past year they have failed to take four payments from my credit card and six by direct debit. they have discounted my total bill twice by two payments, (four in total), and in the end I had to give them a cheques as they just couldn't seem to get their own system to work. I am considering moving to another ISP as if this is a widespread occurrence then they are going to go belly up soon due to cash flow problems. -- J.R. Seago GNU/Linux Registered User No. #219566 http://counter.li.org/ () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments

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OT (but can you help anyway?)
by ted.harding＠nessie.mcc.ac.uk 14 Apr '07

14 Apr '07

Hi Folks, Another query to the best source of general "tech" info I know! I like using rechargeable batteries (to avoid creating nasty junk). The ones you find on sale are 1.2 volts. However, some of the thingies I have work best (or even only) with 1.5-volt batteries. The 1.5v batteries I find on sale are non-rechargeable. So, Question: Can one find rechargeable 1.5-volt batteries? And, if so, where's a good place to look? With thanks, Ted. -------------------------------------------------------------------- E-Mail: (Ted Harding) <ted.harding(a)nessie.mcc.ac.uk> Fax-to-email: +44 (0)870 094 0861 Date: 14-Apr-07 Time: 13:54:48 ------------------------------ XFMail ------------------------------

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alug library books
by Paul 14 Apr '07

14 Apr '07

Hi Wayne Just for your alug library records - Ian dropped of a few books at the last pub meet (many thanks Ian).. I couldn't carry all of them, but the two I now have in my possesion are: Hacking Linux Exposed, 2nd ed. ISBN: 0-07-222564-5 Unix Secrets, 2nd ed. Including CD. ISBN: 0-7645-3320-7 Many thanks, Paul.

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Re: Laptop
by Matthew 13 Apr '07

13 Apr '07

I've sort of gone off Novatech over the last couple of years. I had their low-end laptop a few years ago and it had a cheap and nasty case that caused heat issues, as well as a flimsy AC socket that broke and took the motherboard with it within a year. The next MoBo they put in was better though. Their recent laptop range /looks/ better, but it's hard to tell from a picture (illustrative purposes only...) and I'd be interested to hear how anyone is getting on with them. I still recommend them for desktops. > If you're still looking for a laptop /anyway/ because they're always a > good thing to have -- > I *highly* recommend Novatech (http://www.novatech.co.uk) for laptops. > My girlfriend just bought their cheapest model, sans operating system > (what a bonus!). Specs are something like 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD, > DVD-RW, Widescreen etc etc. and *everything* works out of the box > (including with the lovely Ubuntu 6.10 Edgy Eft. It was only around > £350...

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Possible Job
by David Reynolds 13 Apr '07

13 Apr '07

Hi, It was brought to my attention earlier today that one of the companies (http://www.fxhome.com) within the building is looking for a PHP developer to work on their websites. I said I'd ask on here and see if anyone was interested. If anyone is interested, either contact the company directly, or email you CV to me and I'll pass it on. Cheers, Dave -- David Reynolds david(a)reynoldsfamily.org.uk

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