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17 Days, 17 Members - Greetings Ubuntu Vancouver! We're quickly approachi Randall Dec 1, 2009 12:31 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Hello Ubuntu Studio Gurus! - Yea, I've already checked that. I actually think my PCI card died as it's not showing up in Linux or Windows. Oh well. Time to go buy a new one! On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 3:40 PM, Javier Pulido Sean Rickerd Nov 29, 2009 3:43 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Hello Ubuntu Studio Gurus! - Preview not available Javier Pulido Nov 29, 2009 3:40 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Hello Ubuntu Studio Gurus! - Preview not available Javier Pulido Nov 29, 2009 3:24 PM
Hello Ubuntu Studio Gurus! - I've been messing around with Ubuntu Studio 9.10 and it looks pretty darn good. The only thing I have left to do before I start recording is to get my Layla20 working. I've already installed ALSA firmware but I still can't get i Sean Rickerd Nov 29, 2009 12:39 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Email contacts Evolution/Thunderbird - Thank you Eric, that made it much easier! Roscoe 2009/11/29 Eric Hedekar : > On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 8:51 AM, Roscoe wrote: >> >> OK troops so here is the deal! >> I have been using Evolution for a while Roscoe Nov 29, 2009 6:30 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Email contacts Evolution/Thunderbird - On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 8:51 AM, Roscoe < [address removed] > wrote: Eric Hedekar Nov 29, 2009 5:01 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Re: Ok, I'm stuck. Hopefully someone can help - Yep, I've tried all that. I reset our Cisco routers yesterday and that seemed to do the trick. We're now getting a solid 250kBps+ on all machines. Must have had some dirty packets lingering on the system. Cheers all! Sea Sean Rickerd Nov 28, 2009 11:12 AM
SupportSaturday: Spread the Word! - Greetings Ubuntu Vancouver! Here's a way to help *immensely* with our first ever SupportSaturday. Help us advertise. All you need is printer and a few busy places to stick our small poster. (Places that work well: community ce Randall Nov 28, 2009 11:09 AM
Support on Saturdays, and Beyond! - Greetings Ubuntu Vancouver! This message is for Randall Nov 28, 2009 10:21 AM
Email contacts Evolution/Thunderbird - OK troops so here is the deal! I have been using Evolution for a while, and years ago in another OS I used to use Tbird for email. I have been toying with the idea of moving back to Tbird just for a change and I have a conundrum with contacts. I only Roscoe Nov 28, 2009 8:51 AM
Re: Ok, I'm stuck. Hopefully someone can help - Preview not available Larry Reid Nov 28, 2009 7:21 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Ok, I'm stuck. Hopefully someone can help - If the problem is related to your connection settings there is some tests you could try. Say if if you connect with adsl or cable y Francisco Oltra Nov 26, 2009 3:07 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Ok, I'm stuck. Hopefully someone can help - It sounds like someone on your network your connects is being blocked to a sertain extent. Or do you have a special network card that is not fully supported? I know my ex's laptop wifi is ridiculously slow but that is mainly because the hardware sucks Bruce Nov 26, 2009 2:07 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Ok, I'm stuck. Hopefully someone can help - Hi Francisco, That is a good idea, but the machine acting as cache will still get the horrible download speeds. Ideally, I would like all the machines to be able to download programs from the repo's at acceptable speeds. Note Sean Rickerd Nov 26, 2009 10:47 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Ok, I'm stuck. Hopefully someone can help - Hi, If your updating many computers behind a lan network, you might have a better experience using a cache repository. Francisco Oltra Nov 26, 2009 10:04 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Ok, I'm stuck. Hopefully someone can help - Hi Sean, Just speaking from past experience, if you've tried choosing other repositories and you're still getting very slow downloads, this may be indicative of a router failing due to a bombardment of packets.  Rebooting the ro Jay Nov 26, 2009 9:19 AM
Re: Ok, I'm stuck. Hopefully someone can help - Randall Nov 26, 2009 9:14 AM
Ubuntu 9.10: Installed While You Wait - Greetings Ubuntu Vancouver! Do you have a friend with a computer that is not running Ubuntu? How about a family member? How about yourself? On Saturday Dec. 5th, we'll have a team of experts ready to install 9.10 (Karmic Koala) f Randall Nov 26, 2009 9:06 AM
Ok, I'm stuck. Hopefully someone can help - Hi everyone, As some of you may know, I've implemented Ubuntu in my campus and so far things have gone fairly smoothly. The one problem I have come across continues to plague me. When running updates or installs from repositories, the t Sean Rickerd Nov 26, 2009 9:05 AM
How We Are Adopting A Family - Hello everyone, Please join the "Ubuntu Vancouver Elves" to show our Humanity and help brighten one Vancouver family's holiday this season. Here is the progress so far and further information on to how to join us on this Specia Janet Nov 25, 2009 12:37 PM
Google's "OS" - Hello, This is me talking about other OSes again... I remember somebody commenting about Google's Chrome OS in one of our meetings a while ago.  So, if you are interested... I just tried Chrome OS on VirtualBox in Ubuntu (thanks t Joe Nov 24, 2009 11:49 AM
Ubuntu Just Works! - Greetings Ubuntu Vancouver! The goal of our first SupportSaturday will be to get us all to say "Ubuntu Just Works!" . If we are advocating the adoption of Ubuntu and ultimately helping others (which we are), we should Randall Nov 24, 2009 10:32 AM
A Special Request for Help - Greetings Ubuntu Vancouver! A while back, you were invited to help spread holiday cheer and support to a needy family in Vancouver. An update: Ubuntu Vancouver's team of Holiday Elves has approached the YWCA about their "adopt a family Randall Nov 23, 2009 12:35 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] 20 Essential Tips Every Ubuntu User Should Know - Thanks a lot, Kim-just what I need!! Sid On Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 8:18 PM, Kim Kulak < [address removed] > wrote: Sid Mickey Nov 23, 2009 7:19 AM
20 Essential Tips Every Ubuntu User Should Know - I found this article Kim Kulak Nov 22, 2009 8:18 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Looking to buy a used video card. Perhaps you could help? - Preview not available Javier Pulido Nov 22, 2009 4:39 PM
Re: Looking to buy a used video card. Perhaps youcould help? - I encourage everyone on the list and in the group to actively seek out independent, locally-owned computer businesses that are prepared to extend preferential service to Ubuntu users. Our local ecosystem is important. If computer equipment retailers Randall Nov 22, 2009 12:11 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Looking to buy a used video card. Perhaps youcould help? - Yeah I would have to agree with Matt future shop sucks. I bought a harddrive from them (back when they were $300+) two weeks later the harddrive was fried and they made me go through Maxtor (the manufacturer) instead of them just exchanging it. All my com Bruce Nov 22, 2009 11:57 AM
Help Launch SupportSaturdays! - You have been using Ubuntu for a while. You are comfortable installing and configuring 9.10 Karmic Koala. You are exactly who we need at SupportSaturdays. The more helpers we have, the more people that we can help... the more Ubuntu spreads in Vancouver.. Randall Nov 22, 2009 11:32 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Looking for an Ubuntu vendor in vancouver - Preview not available Javier Pulido Nov 22, 2009 9:55 AM
Looking for an Ubuntu vendor in vancouver - Preview not available R Alemi Nov 22, 2009 9:23 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Looking to buy a used video card. Perhaps youcould help? - Preview not available Matt Dlutek Nov 22, 2009 8:46 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Looking to buy a used video card. Perhaps you could help? - Have you tried freegeek thrift store already? they savage the linux friendly ones and offer them for around $20. You might look around and with lu Francisco Oltra Nov 22, 2009 8:05 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Looking to buy a used video card. Perhaps you could help? - Just save up a little more money and buy a brand new one http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/class.asp?catid=1087&logon=&langid=EN Anything from Bruce Nov 22, 2009 12:15 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] A LoCo message on Van LUG - Preview not available Alan Pater Nov 22, 2009 12:08 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Wishlist: Ubuntu Cafe in Vancouver - Preview not available Alan Pater Nov 22, 2009 12:06 AM
Looking to buy a used video card. Perhaps you could help? - My current desktop is using an old (ancient?) "ATI Technologies Inc RV350 AS [Radeon 9550]" video/graphics card, which is unfortunately no longer supported (the Maxwell Chernoff Nov 21, 2009 11:06 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Re: Ubuntu and Coquitlam school - again - Well, I don't know what I can do to help, but please feel free to give them my contact info... I can be reached at CDI College, Surrey. As for Sean, the Networking Teacher, or the Network Administrator. 604-585-8585 Cheers, S Sean Rickerd Nov 20, 2009 8:35 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Re: Ubuntu and Coquitlam school - again - At 06:20 PM 20/11/2009, you wrote: >Good news, Sean! FYI: the Chilliwack & Kamloops educational >districts have gone over to Ubuntu. I recall seeing a message from >the IT administrator in Chilliwack when he became a member. Check >out the members Yolanda Goodwin Nov 20, 2009 8:08 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Re: Ubuntu and Coquitlam school - again - Good news, Sean! FYI: the Chilliwack & Kamloops educational districts have gone over to Ubuntu. I recall seeing a message from the IT administrator in Chilliwack when he became a member. Check out the members section-you may find a kindred spirit Sid Mickey Nov 20, 2009 6:20 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Re: Ubuntu and Coquitlam school - again - I'm a college teacher and I have implemented Ubuntu as much as I can for now, but plan on pushing it to a campus-wide setup soon. Of course, I have it easy since I'm not only the Networking teacher but the On-Site Network Administrator also. Sean Rickerd Nov 20, 2009 6:01 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Call for volunteers - Congratulations, Stefan! I have volunteered to manage the flow of people in & out of the room, hand out brochures & distros etc. I will be calling on sponsors(corporate/individual) to secure ongoing financial support for Support Saturdays. Sid Mickey Nov 20, 2009 5:32 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Re: Ubuntu and Coquitlam school - again - I think this is an incredibly interesting issue.  Not that I'm advocating the use of the courts, but last year there was an interesting case in Quebec where an Open Source group took the provincial government to court over a MS exclusivity dea Jay Nov 20, 2009 2:57 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Webcams - I looked into this about a year ago when I was buying my webcam, and I found Logitech to be a Linux-friendly brand.  My choice was a Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 and it works out of the box.  I think I bought it from London Drugs (a western-canadian comp Eric Hedekar Nov 20, 2009 2:17 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Webcams - Hi, Yes Skype supports webcams.  I have used it before, but I don't have a webcam now. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/SkypeWebCams But that didn't really help.  I posted this issue on launc Joe Nov 20, 2009 1:34 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Webcams - Does Skype on Ubuntu support webcams? I'll have to try it. On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 15:50, Joe wrote: > I would use the webcam mainly for Skype and Empathy etc. > > > On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 11:07 AM, Stephen Rasku Stephen Rasku Nov 20, 2009 1:30 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Webcams - I would use the webcam mainly for Skype and Empathy etc. On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 11:07 AM, Stephen Rasku < [address removed] > wrote: Joe Nov 20, 2009 12:50 PM
Wishlist: Ubuntu Cafe in Vancouver - Greetings Ubuntu Vancouver! Have you heard of the Linuxcaffe in Toronto? "linuxcaffe is a cozy corner caffe offering dark organic coffees, simply delicious food and pleasant surprises. It is also the home of Toronto's Open Sourc Randall Nov 20, 2009 11:35 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Re: Ubuntu and Coquitlam school - again - Apparently BC has an agreement with Microsoft allowing schools to buy "cheap" software. I don't know the details. It would save a lot of searching to just ask the headmaster how he pays for software. Maybe there are i Ted Armitage Nov 20, 2009 11:27 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Webcams - Thats a strange question ;) But I guess my using my webcam to take pictures of people logging into my computer is not common use ;) On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 11:07 AM, Stephen Rasku < Bruce Nov 20, 2009 11:19 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Webcams - On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 12:20, Joe wrote: > Hello, > > Could someone please recommend a webcam that works well in Ubuntu/Karmic and > is readily available?  I have read many guides/lists and I can't find the > compatible model Stephen Rasku Nov 20, 2009 11:07 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Webcams - My model is really really old 610 click smart (I think, it is in a box somewhere). On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 10:48 AM, Joe < [address removed] > wrote: Bruce Nov 20, 2009 10:49 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Webcams - Thanks, Bruce. I have heard that Logitech is a good choice... which model do you have? On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 10:46 AM, Bruce < [address removed] > wr Joe Nov 20, 2009 10:47 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Webcams - Not sure which web cams don't work but both webcams I have work perfect on Ubuntu one is built into my Dell monitor and the other is a logitech. On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 9:20 AM, Joe < Bruce Nov 20, 2009 10:46 AM
Call for volunteers - Preview not available Stefan Nov 20, 2009 10:02 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Re: Ubuntu and Coquitlam school - again - In this case "the top" seems to be the district. I checked their website and it seems the guy who provides technical support for schools is a microsoft advocate: http://j Ted Armitage Nov 20, 2009 9:42 AM
Webcams - Hello, Could someone please recommend a webcam that works well in Ubuntu/Karmic and is readily available?  I have read many guides/lists and I can't find the compatible models in the stores. Thanks, Joe Joe Nov 20, 2009 9:20 AM
Re: Ubuntu and Coquitlam school - again - Randall Nov 20, 2009 8:13 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Re: Ubuntu and Coquitlam school - again - ..... unless the district is very rich or foolish it is likely to have a volume agreement with Microsoft with a clause: Ted Armitage Nov 20, 2009 6:13 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Re: Ubuntu and Coquitlam school - again - An earlier reply says the Tech resistance is from the School District. At this level the Tech Head may be more of an administator than a technical person - it would probably help to know something more about his role. His main aim ma Ted Armitage Nov 20, 2009 5:15 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Re: Ubuntu and Coquitlam school - again - At 10:49 PM 19/11/2009, you wrote: >Sorry about that, didn't realise the return-to was the mailing list :P > >The message was meant for Yolanda. no biggie. I won't ... relay how much I detest AVG. I only kept it on because I can't afford to Yolanda Goodwin Nov 19, 2009 11:10 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Re: Ubuntu and Coquitlam school - again - Preview not available DarwinSurvivor Nov 19, 2009 10:49 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Re: Ubuntu and Coquitlam school - again - Preview not available DarwinSurvivor Nov 19, 2009 10:40 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Re: Ubuntu and Coquitlam school - again - At 09:08 PM 19/11/2009, you wrote: >The way to work with this project is a long and difficult road. >You have to convince the school board that this is the way to go. Most >boards are not all that familiar with Open/Freeware software and >operating sy Yolanda Goodwin Nov 19, 2009 10:22 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Re: Ubuntu and Coquitlam school - again - Preview not available Roscoe Nov 19, 2009 9:07 PM
A LoCo message on Van LUG - R Alemi Nov 19, 2009 8:54 PM
Re: Ubuntu and Coquitlam school - again - R Alemi Nov 19, 2009 8:43 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Ubuntu and Coquitlam school - again - At 01:52 PM 19/11/2009, you wrote: >Hello Yolanda, > >That's very sad indeed. Have you shared the > www.windows7sins.org website with them? >Maybe that could sway them. the principal is swayed. It's the tech head for Yolanda Goodwin Nov 19, 2009 8:29 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Ubuntu and Coquitlam school - again - Hello Yolanda, That's very sad indeed. Have you shared the www.windows7sins.org website with them? Maybe that could sway them. Sean On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 12:5 Sean Rickerd Nov 19, 2009 1:30 PM
Ubuntu and Coquitlam school - again - Well... we finally have an Ubuntu computer there for the school to use. My son's Ubu is being loaned to the school for the time being. I'm waiting to hear from them if they have any problems with it. The district's tech head won't even think abou Yolanda Goodwin Nov 19, 2009 12:50 PM
December Already? - Greetings Ubuntu Vancouver! Preparations have begun for the upcoming monthly general meeting, Friday December 18th . Yes, I can't believe it's just around the corner too! Every month we feature short talks, presentations, and d Randall Nov 19, 2009 8:00 AM
Re: Help spread holiday joy to needy families. - Preview not available Randall Nov 18, 2009 9:33 AM
Re: Help spread holiday joy to needy families. - Preview not available rudy Nov 17, 2009 12:19 PM
Introducing Ubuntu Studio! - Greetings Ubuntu Vancouver! Have you heard? This Saturday afternoon, we're hosting a session entitled "An Introduction to Ubuntu Studio" . Whether you're an artist, designer, musician or videographer there are amazing Randall Nov 17, 2009 10:22 AM
Ubuntu: Helping Your Neighbours - Greetings Ubuntu Vancouver! On Friday I gave a "Lightning Talk" entitled "Getting Karmic Support From the People in Your Neighbourhood" . Those who were present now know a practical way to use Launchpad to make the su Randall Nov 15, 2009 4:24 PM
Novemburr Thanks! - I would like to personally thank everyone in the group who made it out to the November General Meeting on Friday. And most of all, thank you for making your Ubuntu Local Community a priority. New members: It was amazing to see and to meet you all. Thank y Randall Nov 15, 2009 3:33 PM
Help spread holiday joy to needy families. - Hello everyone, My family have been "adopting a family" every year to spread the holiday spirits. This year I thought Ubuntu Vancouver Loco could adopt a family as a group, spreading the Ubuntu holiday spirit in Vancouver. Chance Janet Nov 15, 2009 2:26 PM
Mobuntu - As a follow-up to last night's meeting. For those of you who are interested in Movember here is  my Movember page: http://ca.movember.com/mospace/428102/ If you would l Joe Nov 14, 2009 10:51 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] This is weird! - Unfortunately, not as weird as you would think. Roscoe wrote: > http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20091111094923390 > > > Kim Kulak Nov 12, 2009 6:59 PM
This is weird! - http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20091111094923390 -- Ian "Roscoe" Ross breathe in | breathe out | move on..... Roscoe Nov 12, 2009 5:02 PM
Friday Night! Getting Karmic Support - Greetings Ubuntu Vancouver! We're one day away from what will likely be the biggest and best Ubuntu Vancouver meeting yet! Tomorrow night (Friday), please join us as yours truly presents " Getting Karmic Support from the P Randall Nov 12, 2009 1:31 PM
Ubuntu Eye Candy! - Did you know that Ubuntu has enough eye candy to make users of other platforms jealous? This Friday, we'll show you how to turn on all the extra effects goodies that are built into 9.10 Karmic Koala, and we'll lead you through so Randall Nov 11, 2009 11:48 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Karmic Discs! - You know I have been using the New Karmic for 2 weeks now. But things keep Zombie stomping my system :( IE: Firefox, desktop etc... On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 11:39 AM, Randall < Bruce Nov 11, 2009 11:45 AM
Karmic Discs! - Greetings Ubuntu Vancouver! We have a supply of fre Randall Nov 11, 2009 11:39 AM
Mobuntu - Happy Movember!  (We're just over one week in already) I was wondering if anyone else in the group was participating in Movember ( http://ca.movember.com ).  I was thinking of creating an Ubunt Joe Nov 9, 2009 10:14 AM
Showing Off Ubuntu - Greetings Ubuntu Vancouver! Friday, we'll be covering a a very practical and interesting topic: "Showing Off Ubuntu" , using Karmic. What's a great computing platform without great buzz? How can we take practical Randall Nov 8, 2009 2:56 PM
More Karmic on the Way! - Greetings Ubuntu Vancouver! Our November General Meeting titled "Karmic Koala Night II" is beginning to take shape. Interesting demos and presentations are feverishly under development, and a couple of other surprises! Thanks Randall Nov 5, 2009 1:38 PM
Mame (or linux games) specialist - Preview not available Javier Pulido Nov 5, 2009 1:01 PM
To the web page group - Hi guys: Just a thought in passing..... Would it be feasible to have a planning session during one of our meetings? I am sure that there are more than a few people that would be interested in seeing how a project comes together and ends up being a fi Roscoe Nov 4, 2009 4:23 PM
Re: Webpage organizing meeting - Preview not available rudy Nov 4, 2009 3:36 PM
Special Karmic Thanks to Our DJ! - Greetings Ubuntu Vancouver! One additional word of Randall Nov 4, 2009 10:22 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Meetups to evolution? - Preview not available Javier Pulido Nov 4, 2009 8:10 AM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Meetups to evolution? - Hi Javier when I choose export one meet up to iCal, it will pop up a dialog and I saw the first item is "evolution-webcal", click ok and seems I can see the event in evolution on the web calendar. not sure if it is what you want.. Min Lin Nov 3, 2009 11:34 PM
Meetups to evolution? - Preview not available Javier Pulido Nov 3, 2009 10:56 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] November General Meeting, Part 2 - Preview not available R Alemi Nov 3, 2009 8:43 PM
our own website, with collaborative project management. - Preview not available R Alemi Nov 3, 2009 8:04 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] Re: Webpage organizing meeting - Hi Everybody, For me Saturdays are not an easy day. It could be that we chat a bit in the break of our next meeting. As I said I would be more than happy to host the site at my server. And in the mean time we could move forward using Sebastian Mantilla Nov 3, 2009 4:53 PM
Re: [ubuntu-vancouver] November General Meeting, Part 2 - Preview not available R Alemi Nov 3, 2009 1:20 PM
November General Meeting, Part 2 - Greetings Ubuntu Vancouver! We still have room for Randall Nov 3, 2009 12:36 PM