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any broadband recommendations?
by allan miller 16 Feb '05

16 Feb '05

Well, my broadband connection has not been working now for 3 weeks and I have decided that I should look at changing ISPs even though I would like to support UKFSN because of its support for free software and Linux. I think one of the problems is that UKFSN is too far down the 'food chain' so that when things go wrong there are these layers above that have to be negotiated. My 'current' connection is 256/512 uncapped with dynamic IP for £21.50/month. So I just need something similar. Does anybody recommend anyone? I see BT recently announced speed increases which will probably affect everyone else (http://www.adslguide.org.uk/newsarchive.asp?item=2087) so prices may be a bit fluid at the moment. TIA Allan Miller

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Server & Desktop suppliers
by James Green 15 Feb '05

15 Feb '05

Hi all, Been a looooong while since I started a thread here, good to see its still lively. I'd like to ask if you would recommend decent hardware suppliers. Looking to purchase desktops and servers (complete pre-built systems and tailored solutions plus components). Think middle-road: not too cheap, not too expensive. Have experience of a few Supermicro boxes, they appear good. Not much experience of others though. Hardware support is critical, some servers may require 24x7x265 4hr response (Docklands), while quick delivery and turn-around is also a major factor. Server & desktop must do both Windows and Linux. Cheers, James

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Any SuSE 9.1 users out there
by Wayne Stallwood 15 Feb '05

15 Feb '05

Is anybody having problems with the latest kernel release and the Nvidia closed drivers ? Ever since using Online update to upgrade to kernel 2.6.5-7.145 X refuses to start with either Nvidia driver versions 6111 or the current 6629. I have rerun the installer to recompile the drivers after the kernel upgrade, that bit completes with no errors but then I get the error that it's unable to load the Nvidia kernel module when starting X

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Re: Software Patents
by tom potts 15 Feb '05

15 Feb '05

Holland got involved: http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20050211133435297 groklaw is THE site for watching SCO get hammered in the courts as well! ___________________________________________________________ ALL-NEW Yahoo! Messenger - all new features - even more fun! http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com

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(Very) Old Computers again
by Peter Onion 15 Feb '05

15 Feb '05

Around March last year there were a few posts on here after I showed my emulator for an old computer (the Elliott 803) at the meeting at Syleham. Well I'm getting very close to having a new version of that emulator ready. There are a couple of "window shots" on my site at http://www.btinternet.com/~Peter.Onion/E803/ I would like some "linux savy" people to try building it as this is the first time I've used lots of the components (gtk,openGL,automake) etc etc .... If you are interested please drop me an email. Peter Onion.

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Software Patents PS
by John Seago 14 Feb '05

14 Feb '05

Here is a site which may provide background information: http://ffii.org/ -- John Seago GNU/Linux User #219566 (http://counter.li.org) AFFS (http://www.affs.org.uk/)

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Software patents
by John Seago 14 Feb '05

14 Feb '05

Poland has for the moment staved off the prospect of European Software patents. Here: http://thankpoland.info/ is somewhere where you can thank Poland for forestalling the onslaught of patents. I'm sure that someone will be able to tell us what needs doing at the next stage of the battle against Software patents. -- John Seago GNU/Linux User #219566 (http://counter.li.org) AFFS (http://www.affs.org.uk/)

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USB serial adaptor
by phil 14 Feb '05

14 Feb '05

Anyone any experiences with USB to serial adaptors - and good/bad suggestions? I've hear the Belkin one possibly works OK. I have a java ignition controller project that has to communicate via RS232, and haven't any system with a serial port. Also, anyone have one of these lying around redundant that they'd like a few beer tokens for?

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next meeting Thursday 10th February at the City Gate, Norwich from 8pm (social)
by Brett Parker 13 Feb '05

13 Feb '05

Hi all! As is usual on the second Thursday of the month, next Thursday (10th February) we'll be congregating in the City Gate from around 8pm. We should have a penguin in attendance so you know who we are, sometimes we lurk at the far end of the building in the restaurant area. If you want to do gpg keysigning then at least a few of us should be there with sigs and id. Full details can be found at: http://www.alug.org.uk/meetings/2004/all-NorThu.html Directions at: http://www.alug.org.uk/venues/citygate.html Pictures from August of people so you know who to look out for: http://www.earth.li/~noodles/Photos/2004-08-ALUG/ -- Brett Parker http://www.sommitrealweird.co.uk/ (the obligatory boring website) iDunno(a)sommitrealweird.co.uk (jabber and email!)

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RE: [ALUG] Thursday Working Lunch
by Karl Foley 12 Feb '05

12 Feb '05

> Sorry, I didn't reecord it so can't help! Never mind. > BUT: You got a *COPY* of the real-media file!!! > How did you do that? I have to confess to using a Windows program called Stream Down. http://stream-down.cocsoft.com/ I have no idea how to do it in Linux...

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