<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> <meta content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"> </head> <body text="#000000" bgcolor="#ffffff"> That sort of doesn't work for me as I'm at Wamuran (15 mins west of Caboolture) so public transport fails. I can offer a lift if it's not to far out of the way through. Cary On 29/10/09 20:02, James Beake wrote: <blockquote cite="mid:411058850910290302j28ff85f4tc9a337de6fd9691f@mail.gmail.com" type="cite">I'll be there unless there's a bus strike. Not driving...plan on having a beer or three. James. <div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 3:24 PM, Andrew Gaydon <<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:a1@gandella.com">a1@gandella.com</a>> wrote: <blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">Just a reminder about the Brisbane release party on Sunday. Can you please let me know if you are coming. See <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.ubuntu.com.au" target="_blank">www.ubuntu.com.au</a> for more details. Cheers, Andrew. <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:ubuntu-au-request@lists.ubuntu.com">ubuntu-au-request@lists.ubuntu.com</a> wrote: > Send ubuntu-au mailing list submissions to > <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com">ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com</a> > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au" target="_blank">https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au</a> > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:ubuntu-au-request@lists.ubuntu.com">ubuntu-au-request@lists.ubuntu.com</a> > > You can reach the person managing the list at > <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:ubuntu-au-owner@lists.ubuntu.com">ubuntu-au-owner@lists.ubuntu.com</a> > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of ubuntu-au digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: webcam drivers for ubuntu 9.04 (Timmy) > 2. Estimated time of official release for Australia (In the scrub) > 3. New Member In Mid West of WA (In the scrub) > 4. Re: Estimated time of official release for Australia (Scott Evans) > 5. Re: Ubuntu-Au Forum (In the scrub) > 6. Re: Estimated time of official release for Australia > (In the scrub) > 7. Re: Estimated time of official release for Australia (Scott Evans) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:53:17 -0700 (PDT) > From: Timmy <<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:mullins.tim@gmail.com">mullins.tim@gmail.com</a>> > Subject: Re: webcam drivers for ubuntu 9.04 > To: <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com">ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com</a> > Message-ID: > <<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:5a61ad36-cf5a-4c2f-a6e0-aad5048052d7@z3g2000prd.googlegroups.com">5a61ad36-cf5a-4c2f-a6e0-aad5048052d7@z3g2000prd.googlegroups.com</a>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Here is a Video Tutorial for you on how to get WebCam working in > Ubuntu 9.04 > > <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WajZ_pCh7Ag" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WajZ_pCh7Ag</a> > > Please be aware that some Webcams do not work, but Logitech cam's > almost always DO work! ;-) > > So I hope you have a Logitech... or a few different cams to try out... > > Just plug it in, get the msn client from that video i liked above and > it will work out of the box > you do not download and install drivers in linux like you do in > windows > if linux does not have the driver it will ask to download it otherwise > it just won't work unless ur a ultra nerd who can rebuild the os to > include it... never needed these days its all plug and play > > On 28 Oct, 17:48, depro <<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:egan...@gmail.com">egan...@gmail.com</a>> wrote: > >> Where can I find a suitable Driver on the web, so I can use the webcam >> on my laptop. Regards depro >> >> -- >> ubuntu-au mailing list >> <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:ubuntu...@lists.ubuntu.comhttps://">ubuntu...@lists.ubuntu.comhttps://</a><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au" target="_blank">lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au</a> >> > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:02:30 -0700 (PDT) > From: In the scrub <<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:phil0488497315@gmail.com">phil0488497315@gmail.com</a>> > Subject: Estimated time of official release for Australia > To: <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com">ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com</a> > Message-ID: > <<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:8487daa6-55b5-4261-8344-f36aae6749cf@m7g2000prd.googlegroups.com">8487daa6-55b5-4261-8344-f36aae6749cf@m7g2000prd.googlegroups.com</a>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Ok 29/10has arrived any idea when it will be available for download > in oz also via Torrent so can seed ? > Cheers > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:59:47 -0700 (PDT) > From: In the scrub <<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:phil0488497315@gmail.com">phil0488497315@gmail.com</a>> > Subject: New Member In Mid West of WA > To: <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com">ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com</a> > Message-ID: > <<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:06e8940e-6ea9-48a3-94c3-e9c04534f465@m3g2000pri.googlegroups.com">06e8940e-6ea9-48a3-94c3-e9c04534f465@m3g2000pri.googlegroups.com</a>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Hello all thought time to join via this NG > > Location Mid West of WA > Ubuntu user since 08/08 > > Have burned and distributed over 200 discs to potential users oz wide > since December 06 for free > > By no means techie or software savvy just bumble through and > usually solve issues for self or others > by trial and error scouring forums etc > > Live near Bary Kauler of puppy Linux who actually also uses Ubuntu > and others to stay up to date (lovely bloke) > > > Few Tech heads in Geradton and Perth want to kick on Ubuntu a bit > over here by reapiring old junked boxes and giving to the oldies and > those that cant afford or been exposed to 'puters much before . This > has now created interest at senior Govt Level and agree its a good > idea . Go hard but sorry no funds to help .But good work any way . > Oldies who have hardly touched a machine before are using Ubuntu > without any problems > > So how do we rekindle Ubuntu activity in West oz ? > Cheers > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:06:50 +1100 > From: Scott Evans <<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:scott@vk7hse.hobby-site.org">scott@vk7hse.hobby-site.org</a>> > Subject: Re: Estimated time of official release for Australia > To: In the scrub <<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:phil0488497315@gmail.com">phil0488497315@gmail.com</a>> > Cc: <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com">ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com</a> > Message-ID: > <<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:1256785610.3812.15.camel@scott-desktop.vk7hse.hobby-site.org">1256785610.3812.15.camel@scott-desktop.vk7hse.hobby-site.org</a>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Well with Time Zone difference, it is usually around the 9PM Eastern, so > give or take a bit! > > > On Wed, 2009-10-28 at 20:02 -0700, In the scrub wrote: > > >> Ok 29/10has arrived any idea when it will be available for download >> in oz also via Torrent so can seed ? >> Cheers >> >> > > > > -- > Scott Evans VK7HSE > Phone: +61362291658 > Mobile: +61417586157 > Skype: vk7hse > <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:scott@vk7hse.hobby-site.org">scott@vk7hse.hobby-site.org</a> > <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.vk7hse.hobby-site.org" target="_blank">http://www.vk7hse.hobby-site.org</a> > PGP/GPG Key ID 437E00F9 > > > > -- > This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. > If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. 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If you are not the intended recipient you are notified > that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-au/attachments/20091029/9075bb5e/attachment-0001.htm" target="_blank">https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-au/attachments/20091029/9075bb5e/attachment-0001.htm</a> > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: UbuntuStrapLogo.png > Type: image/png > Size: 5318 bytes > Desc: not available > Url : <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-au/attachments/20091029/9075bb5e/attachment-0001.png" target="_blank">https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-au/attachments/20091029/9075bb5e/attachment-0001.png</a> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:23:47 -0700 (PDT) > From: In the scrub <<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:phil0488497315@gmail.com">phil0488497315@gmail.com</a>> > Subject: Re: Ubuntu-Au Forum > To: <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com">ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com</a> > Message-ID: > <<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:972669a9-42b3-4a40-8137-008ab346e074@u16g2000pru.googlegroups.com">972669a9-42b3-4a40-8137-008ab346e074@u16g2000pru.googlegroups.com</a>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Well Done and thanks Bronze > > What we have observed over here is that most Noobs > just find it a pain and too much hassle to > use some of the canonicle interfaces being very new > > Thus imo the Ubuntu and linux community in general chase off in > part > a valuable resource /user pool . > > Many are so used to gmail and groups > some ISP have ditched usenet News groups altogther > and thus many stay with this type of forum . > > Additionally I must say the silence was deafening from > Oz ubuntu source forge area when attempting to join > > Here was able to join the Gmail group far more easily > (this is no crticism of the hard working busy members from the oz > source forge clan) > > Thus your Idea gets my vote and a Few Dollars if you need them > and could almost guarantee over 20 folks day one > > Re fragmenting the communities I dont think so > IMO the noobs would grow into the better and traditional communities > via what you propose and through here in an Australian way . > > Take West oz Tas and NT ACT representation -- I do not see > much on the source forge area from them . > As one new Ubuntu user well over 18 months now since I gave him a disc > and set him up remarked this morning > > Some of the Ubuntu folks just talk a bit too geeky for me and no > locals. > Another indicator is how many whirlpool folks after a bit of whim > contact after ahelpful post > or offer to send solution script disk via whim or private email > would enjoy and use what you propose (IMO) > > Thus like chicken soup -it cant hurt . > I add my how can I help offer to your plan > > That way Linux and Ubuntu in particular benefits as have many remote > and city folks because an individual got of thier tail and just went > for it . > > > > On Oct 10, 7:23?pm, The Bronze <<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:braddan...@gmail.com">braddan...@gmail.com</a>> wrote: > >> Opinions please. >> >> I create websites as a past time. Some for businesses. Some for >> community groups. I think this qualifies as the later and have been >> wondering how I can give back to the Ubuntu (and edubuntu) / Linux >> community in general. >> >> What do people think about me hosting and administering a Linux / >> Ubuntu forum for Australian members. I don't know about you but I'm >> not a fan of the whole email / thread thing. It makes a terrible >> archive of information and I generally find the content hard to follow >> compared to the structure of a bulletin board / forum. >> >> Just want to make sure that I'm not going to create something that may >> already exist somewhere (I haven't found it) and that generally people >> may use as an alternative to threaded mails. >> >> I read an email tonight that if you want to do something just go ahead >> and do it. Well I'm happy to but what do other people think before I >> do? >> >> Regards, >> >> Bronze. >> >> -- >> ubuntu-au mailing list >> <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:ubuntu...@lists.ubuntu.comhttps://">ubuntu...@lists.ubuntu.comhttps://</a><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au" target="_blank">lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au</a> >> > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:28:37 -0700 (PDT) > From: In the scrub <<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:phil0488497315@gmail.com">phil0488497315@gmail.com</a>> > Subject: Re: Estimated time of official release for Australia > To: <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com">ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com</a> > Message-ID: > <<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:f0ee243a-1748-4b2b-b9fb-f955871498b3@u16g2000pru.googlegroups.com">f0ee243a-1748-4b2b-b9fb-f955871498b3@u16g2000pru.googlegroups.com</a>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > My Goodness Scott that was quick ! > Many thanks > > > > As soon as I have burned and tested the various flavours > Intend to whack up on a torrent to take the load off the mirrors and > servers > by seeding via Mininova > > I must say extraordinary interest in this release > Much more so than observed in previous ones . > > Cheers > Phil > > > On Oct 29, 12:06?pm, Scott Evans <<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:sc...@vk7hse.hobby-site.org">sc...@vk7hse.hobby-site.org</a>> wrote: > >> Well with Time Zone difference, it is usually around the 9PM Eastern, so >> give or take a bit! >> >> On Wed, 2009-10-28 at 20:02 -0700, In the scrub wrote: >> >>> Ok 29/10has arrived ?any idea when it will be available for download >>> in oz ?also via Torrent so can seed ?? >>> Cheers >>> >> -- >> Scott Evans VK7HSE >> Phone: +61362291658 >> Mobile: +61417586157 >> Skype: vk7hse >> <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:sc...@vk7hse.hobby-site.orghttp://">sc...@vk7hse.hobby-site.orghttp://</a><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.vk7hse.hobby-site.org" target="_blank">www.vk7hse.hobby-site.org</a> >> PGP/GPG Key ID 437E00F9 >> >> -- >> This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. >> If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. 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If you are not the intended recipient you are notified >> that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. >> >> ?UbuntuStrapLogo.png >> 7KViewDownload >> >> -- >> ubuntu-au mailing list >> <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:ubuntu...@lists.ubuntu.comhttps://">ubuntu...@lists.ubuntu.comhttps://</a><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au" target="_blank">lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au</a> >> > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:49:05 +1100 > From: Scott Evans <<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:scott@vk7hse.hobby-site.org">scott@vk7hse.hobby-site.org</a>> > Subject: Re: Estimated time of official release for Australia > To: In the scrub <<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:phil0488497315@gmail.com">phil0488497315@gmail.com</a>> > Cc: <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com">ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com</a> > Message-ID: > <<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:1256788145.3812.24.camel@scott-desktop.vk7hse.hobby-site.org">1256788145.3812.24.camel@scott-desktop.vk7hse.hobby-site.org</a>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > > Ha! ... I'll let you on in a little secret, I'm one of the ubuntu-au > mailing list moderators! I get an email for posts needing attention, > like replies coming back from google ;-) > > -- > Scott Evans VK7HSE > Phone: +61362291658 > Mobile: +61417586157 > Skype: vk7hse > <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:scott@vk7hse.hobby-site.org">scott@vk7hse.hobby-site.org</a> > <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.vk7hse.hobby-site.org" target="_blank">http://www.vk7hse.hobby-site.org</a> > PGP/GPG Key ID 437E00F9 > > > > -- > This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. > If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the > individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. 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