April 2009 - wlug - list.wlug.org.nz

Re: [wlug] Rythmbox problem
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 25 Apr '09

25 Apr '09

Hmmn! I am using ver 0.11.5 I wonder if that is significant? John ----- Original Message Follows ----- > > I followed the instructions given and found rythmbox > > defaults to "paused" when the play is actioned ( by > > doubleclick or play radio ) then total lock-up occurs > > and forced quit is needed. I tried the same thing in > > Amarok but the stream would not play giving a "there is > > no audio channel" error. Both players do a play other > > streams but not the one I would like to hear. > > Sorry, but it works fine for me (just tried it again with > the link below - always takes me a few attempts to get it > to play). > > http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/audioredirect.asp?whichbrand=coastAK > > BTW My Rhythmbox version is 0.11.6. Haven't tested amarok > , as I don't use it. > > Cheers, Peter > -- > Peter Reutemann, Dept. of Computer Science, University of > Waikato, NZ http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~fracpete/ > Ph. +64 (7) 858-5174 > _______________________________________________ wlug > mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz Unsubscribe: > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug

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Re: [wlug] Rythmbox problem
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 25 Apr '09

25 Apr '09

Thanks again Peter. Regards John ----- Original Message Follows ----- > > Hah! I kind of thought that I would need to open the > > audioasx.asp in rythmbox, Seems this is not case. Do I > > need an install script or? > > Nope, no install script necessary. Just follow these steps > (on Ubuntu 8.10): - open rhythmbox > - navigate to Library -> Radio > - right-click in the list on the right hand side and > select "New Internet Radio Station" > - paste the link in the dialog box that popped up and > click "Add" - select this new internet radio and click on > "Play" > > NB: Rhythmbox seems a bit buggy and might not manage to > play the radio immediately. But after a few times > double-clicking on the radio (or selecting the station and > the clicking on the "Play" button) it finally starts > playing the stream. > > Cheers, Peter > -- > Peter Reutemann, Dept. of Computer Science, University of > Waikato, NZ http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~fracpete/ > Ph. +64 (7) 858-5174 > _______________________________________________ wlug > mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz Unsubscribe: > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug

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Re: [wlug] Rythmbox problem
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 25 Apr '09

25 Apr '09

Hah! I kind of thought that I would need to open the audioasx.asp in rythmbox, Seems this is not case. Do I need an install script or? Regards John ----- Original Message Follows ----- > Thanks Peter. > Regards John > > > ----- Original Message Follows ----- > > > I am trying to get this url to work in > > > Rythmbox....http://www.thecoast.net.nz/Listenlive/ > > > However after connecting I get to following message. > > > "Couldn't start playback A text/html decoder plugin is > > > required to play this stream, but not installed." > > > I have searched a few forum threads but all seem to > > > point to things I already have installed. Does anyone > > > know of a specific plugin that is required for this > > address > > > > Looking at the source code of that webpage, I got the > > following link working in Rhythmbox: > > > > > http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/audioredirect.asp?whichbrand=coastAK > > > > Cheers, Peter > > -- > > Peter Reutemann, Dept. of Computer Science, University > > of Waikato, NZ http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~fracpete/ > > Ph. +64 (7) 858-5174 > > _______________________________________________ wlug > > mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz Unsubscribe: > > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug > _______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Unsubscribe: > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is on Monday
by Meeting Reminder Bot 23 Apr '09

23 Apr '09

There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Monday: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- !!Kete: online digital knowledge for libraries and communities Hamilton City Library is using Kete to create an online knowledge basket of Hamilton history. Learn more from Rae McCormick and Smita Biswas of the Library and Walter McGinnis of Katipo Communications. Kete (Maori for 'basket') is an open source collaborative content and knowledge management system, developed by Katipo Communications Ltd and the Horowhenua Library Trust for building online community-driven history and memories. Hamilton City Library is using Kete to build a resource of Hamilton's heritage, recording stories, photographs, videos and audio recordings. Join us for a discussion covering how you can be involved, how Kete was developed, and how Kete helps the community to make their own stories and knowledge more accessible. Kete was the 2007 winner of the 3M Award for Innovation in Libraries, sponsored by 3M New Zealand in conjunction with the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa. Kete was also awarded Special Mention for excellence in e-content (North America and Oceania region) at the 2007 World Summit Awards. * http://ketehamilton.peoplesnetworknz.info * http://kete.net.nz * http://www.katipo.co.nz Event poster at http://www.flickr.com/photos/butting/3447314368. Technical notes: Walter McGinnis is lead developer of Kete. Kete is a digital archiving tool, a web-based application using the Ruby on Rails framework. 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4)

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Re: [wlug] Rythmbox problem
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 23 Apr '09

23 Apr '09

Thanks Peter. Regards John ----- Original Message Follows ----- > > I am trying to get this url to work in > > Rythmbox....http://www.thecoast.net.nz/Listenlive/ > > However after connecting I get to following message. > > "Couldn't start playback A text/html decoder plugin is > > required to play this stream, but not installed." > > I have searched a few forum threads but all seem to > > point to things I already have installed. Does anyone > > know of a specific plugin that is required for this > address > > Looking at the source code of that webpage, I got the > following link working in Rhythmbox: > > http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/audioredirect.asp?whichbrand=coastAK > > Cheers, Peter > -- > Peter Reutemann, Dept. of Computer Science, University of > Waikato, NZ http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~fracpete/ > Ph. +64 (7) 858-5174 > _______________________________________________ wlug > mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz Unsubscribe: > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug

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Rythmbox problem
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 23 Apr '09

23 Apr '09

Hi All, I am trying to get this url to work in Rythmbox....http://www.thecoast.net.nz/Listenlive/ However after connecting I get to following message. "Couldn't start playback A text/html decoder plugin is required to play this stream, but not installed." I have searched a few forum threads but all seem to point to things I already have installed. Does anyone know of a specific plugin that is required for this address Regards John

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Phishing email from wlug.org.nz
by James Pluck 21 Apr '09

21 Apr '09

Hi all, I know that you all are intelligent and knowing internet users so please just ignore this :) I've been the lucky recipient of a phishing email purporting to be from the WLUG SUPPORT TEAM telling me that apparantly we are undergoing maintenace (sic) on our servers and need me to reply with my username and password to some group with a yahoo.com.hk address. Did we outsource our server maintenance recently and not tell the committee? *grin* Just a heads up everyone :) Cheers James.

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ANNOUNCE: WLUG meeting is one week away
by Meeting Reminder Bot 19 Apr '09

19 Apr '09

The Waikato Linux Users Group have a meeting in one week from today: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- !!Kete: online digital knowledge for libraries and communities Hamilton City Library is using Kete to create an online knowledge basket of Hamilton history. Learn more from Rae McCormick and Smita Biswas of the Library and Walter McGinnis of Katipo Communications. Kete (Maori for 'basket') is an open source collaborative content and knowledge management system, developed by Katipo Communications Ltd and the Horowhenua Library Trust for building online community-driven history and memories. Hamilton City Library is using Kete to build a resource of Hamilton's heritage, recording stories, photographs, videos and audio recordings. Join us for a discussion covering how you can be involved, how Kete was developed, and how Kete helps the community to make their own stories and knowledge more accessible. Kete was the 2007 winner of the 3M Award for Innovation in Libraries, sponsored by 3M New Zealand in conjunction with the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa. Kete was also awarded Special Mention for excellence in e-content (North America and Oceania region) at the 2007 World Summit Awards. * http://ketehamilton.peoplesnetworknz.info * http://kete.net.nz * http://www.katipo.co.nz Event poster at http://www.flickr.com/photos/butting/3447314368. Technical notes: Walter McGinnis is lead developer of Kete. Kete is a digital archiving tool, a web-based application using the Ruby on Rails framework. 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4)

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27 April Meeting - Kete/Hamilton City Library
by John Billings 18 Apr '09

18 Apr '09

In advance of the script that goes and sends the meeting announcements, just wanted to invite you all to our meeting this month: *Kete: online digital knowledge for libraries and communities* Hamilton City Library is using Kete to create an online knowledge basket of Hamilton history. Learn more from Rae McCormick and Smita Biswas of the Library and Walter McGinnis of Katipo Communications. More info here: http://wlug.org.nz/MeetingTopics.2009-04-27 We hope to gather a good audience for Rae, Smita, and Walter, and show them there is a large community that supports the library using Free/Open Source Software. Please help us spread the word about the meeting, invite a friend or colleague. Bryce has made a great flyer which you can download from the link above, if you can spare some ink please print out a couple copies and distribute. Thanks, The WLUG Committee

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Google Maps -- now with crunchy aerial goodness!
by Bryce Utting 17 Apr '09

17 Apr '09

looks like the imagery was captured around 4pm or so on 17/12/2008. (prove me wrong!) VERY hi-res. butting

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