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Gigabit Switch Recommendations
by Chris Glover 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

Hi, I'm thinking about buying a new switch for my home network. I have three in mind (yes I know they're overkill but I like toys!) Netgear GS716T D-link DGS-1216T Linksys SRW2016 Has anybody used any of these, and got and good/bad experiences? Thanks Chris -- Chris ---------------------------------- E Mail: chris(a)glovercc.plus.com SIP: 84411389(a)voiptalk.org IAXTEL: 17003366726

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Re: [ALUG] Domain Registration & The Law (tm)
by J.R. Seago 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

On Thursday 19 April 2007 10:31, James Taylor <jt(a)imen.org.uk> wrote: > Ok, can someone tell me the deal with Domain registration and what > should be availible - as far as I was aware, you had to give your name > and contact details when you register a domain unless its for personal > use, and I thought this was a UK rule, but it seems that Scotland allows > anonymous registration through privacy companies (who register the > domain as being private with a private address). > > Is this right? I mean I guess its just one person registering the domain > as their own, who isnt the person who is actually using it (like ISP's > registering it on behalf of the person who wants it, but in the ISP's > name not the persons name). > > Thanks > JT Perhaps here might be the place to ask: http://www.scottish.lug.org.uk/wiki/Welcome -- J.R. Seago GNU/Linux Registered User No. #219566 http://counter.li.org/ () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments

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Re: Gigabit Switch Recommendations
by Matthew 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

> I'm thinking about buying a new switch for my home network. I have three > in mind (yes I know they're overkill but I like toys!) > > Netgear GS716T I haven't used the gigabit version, but I'm familiar with the FSxxxT[P] range of 100Mbps ProSafe switches, and they seem quite capable. The interface is quite friendly and I've not had any trouble with the support for VLANs or QOS. Matthew

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Epson Stylus C48 printer won't print
by bnicolson＠ippimail.com 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

I've only recently joined so if this has been asked before sorry. To put you in the picture, I'm no geek when it comes to computers but I am keen to learn and I use Ubuntu 6.06LTS. The Epson printer, as I say, won't print. Not even a test page. Ubuntu recognises it, it knows what the print job is etc but absolutely nothing happens when I ask it to print. No noises, no nothing. What can I do? Bev. Email and shopping with the feelgood factor! 55% of income to good causes. http://www.ippimail.com/ -- Email and shopping with the feelgood factor! 55% of income to good causes. http://www.ippimail.com

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"Linux in Classrooms in Delevoping Countries" - A presentation on 3rd May 6.30pm near Ipswich
by Richard Newbould 18 Apr '07

18 Apr '07

Hi All, I have just joined ALUG with a group from Ipswich. It's cool to be here. I have been developing a computer system for teaching in classrooms in developing countries based on Open Source software for the past 2 years. Some friends and I have also set up a charity called Switched On ( www.switchedon.org) and so far we have successfully installed systems in Thailand and India. I'll be giving an IEE talk about our experiences and the technologies we used at BT's research labs outside Ipswich on 3rd May. All are welcome. Hope you can make it! Poster - http://local.iee.org/anglian/meetings/ap03may.pdf *When and where:* Thursday 3rd May 2007 at 6.30pm Refreshments at 6.00pm Sir Alan Rudge Lecture Theatre, Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich IP5 3RE. *Synopsis:* Local charity, Switched On, has a vision to see, "Underprivileged peoples switched-on to the benefits of computing and the Internet." Helping individuals and communities cross the digital divide will be a vital form of empowerment for many, enabling beneficiaries to grow both in self-esteem and earning potential. Switched On is pioneering innovative, low-cost and effective computer systems to meet this gaping need. In technology terms we are using Open Source (Linux) software on a thin client architecture. Come and learn about the technologies we used and human challenges faced in deploying systems for poor communities in New Delhi, India and Bangkok, Thailand. Both IET Members and Non-Members are welcome. PLEASE NOTE A PASS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO THIS VENUE PLEASE APPLY AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO ben.formesyn(a)bt.com For more information please see www.iee.org/anglian or contact ben.formesyn(a)bt.com Other IET talks: http://local.iee.org/anglian/ Cheers, Richard

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Domain Registration & The Law (tm)
by James Taylor 18 Apr '07

18 Apr '07

Ok, can someone tell me the deal with Domain registration and what should be availible - as far as I was aware, you had to give your name and contact details when you register a domain unless its for personal use, and I thought this was a UK rule, but it seems that Scotland allows anonymous registration through privacy companies (who register the domain as being private with a private address). Is this right? I mean I guess its just one person registering the domain as their own, who isnt the person who is actually using it (like ISP's registering it on behalf of the person who wants it, but in the ISP's name not the persons name). Thanks JT

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Re: [ALUG] The Open CD
by J.R. Seago 18 Apr '07

18 Apr '07

On Wednesday 18 April 2007 Adam Bower <adam(a)thebowery.co.uk> wrote: > She might need to install the GTK+ libraries first, tell her to look on > the CD for them. Thanks for that Adam, I'll get in touch and tell her. I've made myself one to see what they do, all I've got to do is find someone who'll let me put it in their computer to try it out. -- J.R. Seago GNU/Linux Registered User No. #219566 http://counter.li.org/ () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments

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no sound
by robert johnson 18 Apr '07

18 Apr '07

I would like to ask the question about the problem i'm having with my tv card.At the moment i can get both dvd and my xbox working through my dvd/vcr combo.The problem is that there's no sound,and i can only use my xbox via my dvd/vcr combo rather than directly as in my Windows application.My tv card registered as saa7135hl on kde tv.My chosen OS of choice is either Mandriva 06 or Suse10.2.Thanks for your help Robert ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Mail is the world's favourite email. Don't settle for less, sign up for your free account today http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=44106/*http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/mail/winter07.ht…

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The Open CD
by J.R. Seago 18 Apr '07

18 Apr '07

I made one of these, http://www.theopencd.org/ for my wife's god-daughter she can get it all to work apart from the part she really wanted, the GIMP, she can't get it to open is there something that she needs to do or have I made a bad CD? -- J.R. Seago GNU/Linux Registered User No. #219566 http://counter.li.org/ () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments

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OT: Holt telephone exchange
by Ian bell 17 Apr '07

17 Apr '07

We are moving to Holt soon and would like to get an old style pulse dial telephone. Does anyone know if this type of phone will work with the Holt telephone exchange? Cheers Ian

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