April 2007 - wlug - list.wlug.org.nz

Ubuntu's reputation dented?
by Michael McDonald 30 Apr '07

30 Apr '07

I've had a few problems since upgrading from Ubuntu 6.10 to 7.04 I'm still researching what to do about them. It seems I'm not the only one with problems. The ones I've got are: 1. USB flash drive is no longer auto-mounted. System message log notes insertion and removal. 2. System doesn't appear to recognise any media in DVD/CD drive. 3. Swap file has to be mounted manually. The last problem may go back to 6.10 ... it was because of that problem that I decided to upgrade. Seems that the swap file was corrupted a while back. Has anyone else done the upgrade? Did you experience any of the above problems? Michael

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Feisty edubuntu, xubuntu CDs wanted. Kubuntu available
by Roderick Aldridge 30 Apr '07

30 Apr '07

I have Kubuntu Feisty if anybody wants a CD. Can anybody in Hamilton supply Feisty edubuntu and/or xubuntu CDs? in exchange for blank CDs, Kubuntu Feisty or other suitable compensation. Roderick Aldridge

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laptops that like linux.
by Chris O'Halloran 27 Apr '07

27 Apr '07

Hello, I am interested in buying a laptop. A key requirement would be that it ran Linux (Kubuntu) smoothly and that all the hardware was supported, not neccessarily by *open* source drivers as binary drivers would be okay eg NVIDIA drivers. I would be interested to read comments on what would might be a good model or vendor and advice on hardware options that definitely struggle to work? I realise that there are all sorts of websites for advice but sometimes the models aren't readily avaiable here. If someone has recently bought a laptop that they are really happy with Linux wise, I'd be interested to know. Options I am interested in moderately large screen, nvidia graphics card, intel duo and linux support camera and wifi. Thoughts, comments appreciated. Chris

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Linux Kernel 2.6.21 released
by James Pluck 26 Apr '07

26 Apr '07

http://linux.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/04/26/1932236&from=rss -- James Pluck PalmOS Ergo Sum "Dear IRS: I would like to cancel my subscription. Please remove my name from your mailing list..."

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Re: [wlug] laptops that like linux.
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 26 Apr '07

26 Apr '07

Sorry spelling Sould be SiS The 670 I think. Regards John ---- Original Message Follows ----- > Hi John. > > Just to clarify, did you mean 'SiS', or 'SyS? > >

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Re: [wlug] laptops that like linux.
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 26 Apr '07

26 Apr '07

Hi There, I know from experience that if you buy a laptop with a "SyS" graphics card that uses shared memory you may have some trouble. Regards John.. ----- Original Message Follows ----- > Hello, > > I am interested in buying a laptop.

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Re: [wlug] Firefox
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 23 Apr '07

23 Apr '07

Hi Again, I think Elroy got it right as my browser is OK most times again. Thanks John ----- Original Message Follows ----- > Possibly. is it broken tonight?? > John :-o > > ----- Original Message Follows ----- > > Would this be related to the Interweb in NZ being broken > > lately? > > Elroy.

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Sales
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 23 Apr '07

23 Apr '07

Hi All, While browsing through some computer sale sight I came across this: http://www.taurangacomputers.co.nz/high_end_celeron.htm So you can "downgrade" away from windows vista and get a cash discount :-) I wonder how many other stores offer this. Most of the sales people I have spoken with are not willing to refund the cost of preinstalled windows or sell without the o/s. Regards John.

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WLUG Wiki PHP error while editing
by elroy 21 Apr '07

21 Apr '07

When I go to save an edit of a page: ** *" Warning!* PHP Warning lib/stdlib.php:1504: Warning: preg_match(): Unknown modifier '\' (...repeated 2 times) " Any ideas? Cheers, Elroy.

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Re: [wlug] Firefox
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

Possibly. is it broken tonight?? John :-o ----- Original Message Follows ----- > Would this be related to the Interweb in NZ being broken > lately? > > > Elroy. > > > > jaytee(a)clear.net.nz wrote: > > >Hi People, > > My web browser is doing some odd things > >likely I was looking in the wrong place (Firefox > stalling) >Any help would be appreciated. > >Regards John Grrr! It has happened with this post:-( > >

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Firefox
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

Hi People, My web browser is doing some odd things. If I am using webmail (clear.net) I can usually read mail and browse the inbox but if I choose to reply or new it goes into "connecting to" mode and stalls. My option seems to be to copy my text to an editor, close, re-open Firefox and sign into my mailbox again then paste and post. A similar thing happens when I am browsing forums, I can read them but if I choose to reply the stall thing happens again and even the copy paste thing is not a success. Google did not help me that much though it is likely I was looking in the wrong place (Firefox stalling) Any help would be appreciated. Regards John Grrr! It has happened with this post:-(

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Linux Mobile Internet Devices
by Mathew Carley 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

No word yet on a price of the Intel/Red Flag device (I've put a giant "wanted to buy" for these specific devices on a big import/export site - shall see what that turns up). I can get Nokia N770 internet tablets at reasonable prices (cheaper than I can buy them in Finland!). I've asked for prices on other models too. GPS unit is also available for those interested. Sadly the n-series tablets are not *strictly* a Linux-device, and may not be as flexible as the MID at the link below... or... maybe they are - they seem to be Linux-based. I don't know how you guys classify these things, and I'm not interested in starting a war about it - or am I. Do these devices have to be pure GNU/Linux, free software, GPL license code etc for you to drool over them or what? Any criteria that needs to be fulfilled for you to just go "I want one" as below? Mathew P.S. Do we get to coin a new phrase for the Linux/Intel combination: Lintel? Anyone want to try and register lintel.com in case it hasn't gone already? > > I like the idea. I was unable to find, however, an actual release date > - the articles are all future-tense. Hopefully the OS is available in > English. > > I'm trying to find a vendor (in China or HK) to negotiate an export > deal with to Europe as we speak - I've been wanting devices like these > for about 18 months to facilitate a tourism project - if the price is > right, I'm want many of them! > > Admittedly, DSE could probably get a better price than we could at the > end of the day, but I can hopefully respond to the market faster than > they can. I'll let you know what I find out and thus the plausibility > of importing some to NZ. > > Mathew > > >>>> On 4/17/07, Ian McDonald <ian.mcdonald(a)jandi.co.nz> wrote: >>>> Linux powered mini devices: >>>> http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS8166710404.html >>>> >> >> >>> You and me both buddy! I wonder what the bulk buy pricepoint is and >>> if we can drum up enough interest to make it worthwhile importing some >>> *grin* >>> >> >> I'm in. Perhaps we could lobby DSE? ;) >> >

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Fwd: Ubuntu 7.04 released
by Simon Green 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

It's out :-) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ubuntu Announcements <noreply(a)ubuntu.com> Date: 20-Apr-2007 02:18 Subject: Ubuntu 7.04 released To: Ubuntu Announcement List <ubuntu-announce(a)lists.ubuntu.com> The Ubuntu team is proud to announce version 7.04 of the Ubuntu family of distributions. Ubuntu is a Linux distribution for your desktop or server, with a fast and easy install, regular releases, a tight selection of excellent software installed by default, an incredible variety of add-on software available with a few clicks, and professional technical support from Canonical Limited and hundreds of other companies around the world. Ubuntu 7.04 is also the basis for new 7.04 releases of Kubuntu and Edubuntu: Kubuntu announcement http://www.kubuntu.org/announcements/7.04-release.php Edubuntu announcement http://www.edubuntu.org/news/7.04-release Ubuntu 7.04 will be supported for 18 months on both desktops and servers. Note that 6.06 LTS is a long-term support release, and so users requiring a longer support lifetime may choose to continue using that version rather than upgrade to or install 7.04. Read more in the following press releases: Ubuntu 7.04 http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu704 Desktop edition http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntudesktop704 Server edition http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntuserver704 Ubuntu flavours http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntuflavours704 To Get Ubuntu 7.04 ------------------ To download Ubuntu 7.04, or obtain CDs, visit: http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu Users of Ubuntu 6.10 will be offered an automatic upgrade to 7.04 via Update Manager. As always, upgrades to the latest version of Ubuntu are entirely free of charge. For further information about upgrading, see: http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/upgrading We recommend that everyone, especially those upgrading an existing Ubuntu system, read the release notes available at: http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/releasenotes/704 Find out what's new in this release with a graphical tour: http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/releasenotes/704tour Helping Shape Ubuntu -------------------- If you would like to help shape Ubuntu, take a look at the list of ways you can participate at http://www.ubuntu.com/community/participate/ If you have a question, or if you think you may have found a bug but aren't sure, try asking on the #ubuntu channel on IRC.FreeNode.net, on the Ubuntu Users mailing list, or on the Ubuntu forums: http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-users http://www.ubuntuforums.org/ More Information ---------------- You can find out more about Ubuntu and about this release on our website: http://www.ubuntu.com/ To sign up for future Ubuntu announcements, please subscribe to Ubuntu's very low volume announcement list at: http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-announce

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Linux Mobile Internet Devices
by Mathew Carley 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

I like the idea. I was unable to find, however, an actual release date - the articles are all future-tense. Hopefully the OS is available in English. I'm trying to find a vendor (in China or HK) to negotiate an export deal with to Europe as we speak - I've been wanting devices like these for about 18 months to facilitate a tourism project - if the price is right, I'm want many of them! Admittedly, DSE could probably get a better price than we could at the end of the day, but I can hopefully respond to the market faster than they can. I'll let you know what I find out and thus the plausibility of importing some to NZ. Mathew >>> On 4/17/07, Ian McDonald <ian.mcdonald(a)jandi.co.nz> wrote: >>> Linux powered mini devices: >>> http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS8166710404.html >>> > > >> You and me both buddy! I wonder what the bulk buy pricepoint is and >> if we can drum up enough interest to make it worthwhile importing some >> *grin* >> > > I'm in. Perhaps we could lobby DSE? ;) >

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Firebird 2 finally released
by Ian McDonald 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

http://applications.linux.com/article.pl?sid=07/04/18/224256&from=rss Has direct support for things like gmail a/cs etc. -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz WAND Network Research Group

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Widelands editor
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 18 Apr '07

18 Apr '07

Hi All I am playing around with the terrian editor in widelands and am surprised to find that there is no Headquarters supplied.(the default building for each of the players) I have tried save the new work in /usr/share/games/widelands/maps but it still does not give me a HQ. Anyone have some helpful thoughts on this? The reason I am doing this is that I am really new to any form of gaming and want to give myself some "extra" resources so the game lasts longer before I kill it with some basic provisioning error. Regards John

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Hacking Ubuntu
by Ian McDonald 17 Apr '07

17 Apr '07

Here are some good general purpose tips in here: http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,2114115,00.asp Just be aware that for fresh installs of Ubuntu from last version (I think) that startup has changed a lot from what is described so be careful out there. -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz WAND Network Research Group

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I want one
by Ian McDonald 16 Apr '07

16 Apr '07

Linux powered mini devices: http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS8166710404.html -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz WAND Network Research Group

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Fwd: Full Circle - the Ubuntu Community Magazine - issue #0
by Ian McDonald 16 Apr '07

16 Apr '07

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ronnie Tucker <ronnie(a)ronnietucker.co.uk> Date: Apr 16, 2007 3:25 PM Subject: Full Circle - the Ubuntu Community Magazine - issue #0 To: ubuntu-news(a)lists.ubuntu.com We at Full Circle - the Ubuntu Community Magazine are proud to announce our first release, issue 0. A preview issue of whats to come, Issue #0 contains two articles on the History of Ubuntu - from Warty to Feisty and Ubuntu 7.04 - Feisty Fawn's New Features Visit the Full Circle website at http://www.fullcirclemagazine.org. Issue #0 can be downloaded directly from http://files.fullcirclemagazine.org/uploads/issue0.pdf -- Many thanks, Ronnie e : ronnie(a)RonnieTucker.co.uk w : www.RonnieTucker.co.uk -- ubuntu-news mailing list ubuntu-news(a)lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-news -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz WAND Network Research Group

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Review of Debian 4
by Ian McDonald 14 Apr '07

14 Apr '07

http://www.linux.com/article.pl?sid=07/04/13/1231226 -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz WAND Network Research Group

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Why open source
by Ian McDonald 13 Apr '07

13 Apr '07

References to a longer article but looks really good (just skimmed). Useful to give your IT managers: http://lwn.net/Articles/230479/rss -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz WAND Network Research Group

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Two CUPS questions [re-sent, because I did something wrong with my earlier post]
by Leslie Katz 13 Apr '07

13 Apr '07

I hope to get a Canon PIXMA MP160 all-in-one printing with a computer running Damn Small Linux ("DSL") and CUPS. Right now, I have access to neither the computer nor the printer, but hope to get guidance in advance about the matter. Last weekend, in the absence of access to the computer running DSL and CUPS, I was able to get the MP160 printing with a computer running Fedora Core 3 and CUPS. I did that by installing two RPMs supplied by Canon, which it said were for Fedora Core 6. Due to RAM and storage constraints, I can't hope (by, for example, using alien) to install the entire contents of those two RPM packages on the computer running DSL. However, among the installed files from the two RPMs were: (1) a .ppd file; (2) a filter file; and (3) a backend file. The .ppd file included a line referring to the filter file. I have two questions: 1. Is there any chance that by copying all three of the files I've mentioned to the appropriate directories on the computer running DSL, I could get the MP160 to print with that computer? 2. If not, could I edit the .ppd file to remove the reference to the filter file and copy only the edited .ppd file to the computer running DSL, relying on the fact that default CUPS filter and backend files are already on that computer? Thanks for reading, Leslie -- Visit http://stumblng.tumblr.com An Australian lawyers' tumblelog about things (some legal, some not) you might otherwise have missed

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recovering from "rm -rf"
by Jonathan Purvis 12 Apr '07

12 Apr '07

While upgrading my Ubuntu machine i needed to manually remove /usr/lib/python2.4/site-packages/dbus, but i accidently removed /usr/lib/python2.4/site-packages instead. I was safe as i could ask dpkg which packages had files in those directories (with -S) and reinstall them. If someone else needs to do this, the command is: sudo apt-get --reinstall install `dpkg -S /usr/lib/python2.4/site-packages | cut -d: -f1 | sed 's/,//g'` (changing the directory name, of course)

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is tomorrow!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 12 Apr '07

12 Apr '07

There is a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting tomorrow: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Craig Nevill-Manning will speak on something interesting he promises. Craig is Engineering Director for http://www.wlug.org.nz/Google and invented Froogle. He is a http://www.wlug.org.nz/PhD graduate from WaikatoUniversity. This meeting is on Wednesday as that's when he's in the country.

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CUPS questions
by lesliek＠ozemail.com.au 12 Apr '07

12 Apr '07

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