August 2007 - wlug - list.wlug.org.nz

Re: [wlug] Google Earth
by David 24 Aug '07

24 Aug '07

Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:25:15 +1200 From: Bruce Kingsbury <zcat(a)wired.net.nz> Subject: Re: [wlug] Google Earth To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> Message-ID: <1187904315.23776.11.camel(a)fluffy> Content-Type: text/plain On Thu, 2007-08-23 at 21:15 +1200, David Giles wrote: > > > > David wrote: > >>> > >> Message: 4 >>> > >> Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:22:38 +1200 >>> > >> From: David Giles <david(a)meadowbrook.co.nz> >>> > >> Subject: [wlug] Google Earth >>> > >> To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> >>> > >> Message-ID: <46CBD62E.8060603(a)meadowbrook.co.nz> >>> > >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed >>> > >> >>> > >> I am having problems making Google earth behave on my computer, after >>> > >> downloading the program and what appears to be a successful install, >>> > >> when I click on the icon on the desktop, it crashes the desktop >>> > >> [KDE],tried it with gnome with same result. >>> > >> Using Mandriva 2007.1 on a Asus laptop and firefox browser. >>> > >> Any guidance would be appreciated. >>> > >> >>> > >> David >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> >> > > Hi >> > > >> > > I had that problem with my wife's computer, Ubuntu Feisty, I installed >> > > the proprietary drivers and that cured it. >> > > Good luck >> > > >> > > David B >> > > >> > > Were and how would I get these drivers or even check if they had been > > loaded. > > Thanks, > > > > David G > In feisty; System > Administration > Restricted Drivers Manager. It'll suggest what you need and you just tick the box.. If you're using an earlier distro; probably the easiest way is to use the easyubuntu installer - http://easyubuntu.freecontrib.org/ The hard way; System > Preferences > Hardware Information -- Look for an entry that says "AGP bridge" and the card underneath is your video card. If it's an nvidia then you want to install the nvidia-glx package (or nvidia-glx-legacy for older cards) and if it's ATI, I think the package is xorg-driver-fglrx After you do that switch to a text login, sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg, and change the driver (nv to nvidia or ati to fglrx), leave all the other settings as they are. Next time you start you should have accelerated video. Or possibly none at all.. :( Yup Right I did mean the graphics drivers! But he said he is using Mandriva, I haven't used it since Mandrake 10.1 My guess is with Mandriva you will have to identify your graphics card and download the drivers from the manufacturer, Nividia if you are lucky, consensus seems to be that they have the best Linux drivers or ATI, I am not sure about the other chipsets, Intel and co. Maybe you can Google up something worth while. The mandrake site wasn't very helpful unless you joined the club, I never joined so I don't know if it was any better inside. I found the Ubuntu forums _much_ better for help and resources. Regards David -- Some people say that if you run a windows installer cd backwards it commands you to worship the devil... But its worse if you run it forwards, then it installs windows!

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Re: [wlug] Google Earth
by David 23 Aug '07

23 Aug '07

> > Message: 4 > Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:22:38 +1200 > From: David Giles <david(a)meadowbrook.co.nz> > Subject: [wlug] Google Earth > To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Message-ID: <46CBD62E.8060603(a)meadowbrook.co.nz> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > I am having problems making Google earth behave on my computer, after > downloading the program and what appears to be a successful install, > when I click on the icon on the desktop, it crashes the desktop > [KDE],tried it with gnome with same result. > Using Mandriva 2007.1 on a Asus laptop and firefox browser. > Any guidance would be appreciated. > > David > Hi I had that problem with my wife's computer, Ubuntu Feisty, I installed the proprietary drivers and that cured it. Good luck David B -- Some people say that if you run a windows installer cd backwards it commands you to worship the devil... But its worse if you run it forwards, then it installs windows!

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is on Monday
by Meeting Reminder Bot 23 Aug '07

23 Aug '07

There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Monday: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:30pm, TW.2.05 (http://www.wlug.org.nz/TW) DavidYoung is going to speak on wireless security including http://www.wlug.org.nz/WEP, http://www.wlug.org.nz/WPA and penetration testing.

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Lcd monitors
by Ron Dean 23 Aug '07

23 Aug '07

I'm thinking of upgrading my monitor to an Lcd . I want it for editing photographs with the Gimp . Are there any problem's to watch out for? I am running Ubuntu Feisty. What Hardware would you recommend. Are any monitors software dependent , I am only looking for a 17 inch monitor. -- Ron Dean 2 Shannon Place Hamilton 3200 New Zealand Phone 64-7-8493904

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Re: [wlug] Google Earth
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 22 Aug '07

22 Aug '07

It did the same for me with a windows install. The reason I was given was not enough memory so I use live earth on that computer Regards John ----- Original Message Follows ----- > I am having problems making Google earth behave on my > computer, after downloading the program and what appears > to be a successful install, when I click on the icon on > the desktop, it crashes the desktop [KDE],tried it with > gnome with same result. Using Mandriva 2007.1 on a Asus > laptop and firefox browser. Any guidance would be > appreciated. > > David > > _______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Unsubscribe: > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug

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Google Earth
by David Giles 22 Aug '07

22 Aug '07

I am having problems making Google earth behave on my computer, after downloading the program and what appears to be a successful install, when I click on the icon on the desktop, it crashes the desktop [KDE],tried it with gnome with same result. Using Mandriva 2007.1 on a Asus laptop and firefox browser. Any guidance would be appreciated. David

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Adobe Flash (including Linux) now has H264 support
by Ian McDonald 21 Aug '07

21 Aug '07

http://blogs.adobe.com/penguin.swf/2007/08/h_dot_two_sixty_four.html -- Web1: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Web2: http://www.jandi.co.nz Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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America's Cup Job
by James Spooner 20 Aug '07

20 Aug '07

Hi all, Apologies for the non-technical nature of this post. I'm trying to find someone to take over my role here in Valencia, Spain for the next America's Cup. This position is due to start in October. The job would suit an all-rounder with both hardware and software experience - as well as the ability to get their 'hands dirty' working on buoys and boats and things. Degree / Experience: 2-4 years working in a real job, with a real boss. BSc or similar degree in software or electronics engineering. Here's a tech rundown: * Ruby, VB, C, C++, Bash, SQL, Java * Subversion and Trac * Ubuntu/Debian Linux and Windows 2003 Server * Word and Excel etc. * RS232, RS422, Ethernet and 802.11B/G * Some cabling and soldering work * Documentation (yes - I know) And in general: You will need to be comfortable working on the water and ideally have an interest in sailing and boats. You will most likely learn to aim and maneuver a (real) twin-engined boat. You will need to work well under pressure and be comfortable operating in a production environment with flexible hours. You will like eating Spanish food, taking siestas and being exposed to copious amounts of gorgeous women and some pretty impressive parties! You will get wet, and will probably get a tan. This is a great opportunity to learn Spanish, earn some Euros, get a visa for Spain and use it as a springboard into continental Europe, the UK and Africa. Not to mention being part of a major international event! To get an idea of the location, check out: http://kant.entronomy.com/~james/office.jpg If you like the sound of this, email me a CV off-list. Cheers, James -- James Spooner +34 (667) 192 573

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Freeth says councils over their heads in broadband
by Lindsay Druett 20 Aug '07

20 Aug '07

http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/netw/C10B222A6ACCC7F5CC25733A0003FB01 Fascinating article... ..."Specialists and enthusiasts in InternetNZ and other online debating forums have been quick to leap on Freeth’s comments as having an obvious motive; his company has a broadband cable network and DSL service of its own in Wellington and Christchurch and may simply be trying to discourage competition." .."But Melbourne-based Ovum consultant Leith Campbell says “broadly speaking [Freeth’s] right. There is a considerable ongoing operational cost to these networks. You’ve got to be prepared for troubleshooting and repair and ongoing maintenance.” Well... To put in my 10c worth, I know for a fact that two of those people at InternetNZ know what they are talking about... :)

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ANNOUNCE: WLUG meeting is one week away
by Meeting Reminder Bot 19 Aug '07

19 Aug '07

The Waikato Linux Users Group have a meeting in one week from today: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:30pm, TW.2.05 (http://www.wlug.org.nz/TW) DavidYoung is going to speak on wireless security including http://www.wlug.org.nz/WEP, http://www.wlug.org.nz/WPA and penetration testing.

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