[HLUG] HLUG 'Beginners Linux' Special Event Thanks!

Sat Jun 27 11:39:14 UTC 2015

Hi Roy and Dave,

If you have bought the x61 it doesn't have an optical drive so you will need a usb boot stick (F12 on startup will give you the boot device list). If this is a problem happy to help out at some point next week.

Smiles,
Charlie.

On Fri, 26 Jun 2015 21:37:45 +0100, david winterton <davidwinterton at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Roy
> Happy to come and give it a go
> David
>  p.s. Lenova is most likely to arrive with the boot order already set to
> load from the dvd drive first
> 
> On Fri, Jun 26, 2015 at 9:01 PM, Roy <mail at roymeddings.co.uk> wrote:
> 
> > Hi Julian ......et alI too have just bought a Lenova, awaiting its arrival
> > Monday !
> > I have tried to load the disc i was given by the speaker ( what was his
> > name ?) but there is something stopping it loading: I can see it and look
> > in its DIR but not run it, whatever I click on....... putting my hopes on
> > the Lenova when it comes!!If no joy, I'll bring it all to the next mtg I
> > can get to, see if someone can sort it out. Regards, Have a nice day.
> >
> > Roy
> > Mail at roymeddings.co.uk
> >
> >
> >      On Thursday, 25 June 2015, 20:25, Julian Robbins <joolsr1 at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >  Hi Pete
> >
> > You could have installed a normal ubuntu kernel from the repos I would
> > guess if you wanted.
> >
> > But the other issues almost sound like your install didn't complete fully
> > or something like that .. Very odd
> >
> > Julian
> > On 25 Jun 2015 7:15 pm, "Pete" <info at lifespacedesign.co.uk> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi George,
> > > I just tried to install Ubuntu Studio on one of my Zombie boxes, and get
> > > caught out on the low latency kernel - engineered to make real time audio
> > > editing possible and no use at all in a graphics context -which is what I
> > > was after. :(
> > > Apart from that, after installation ( from a downloaded CD iso) and
> > > running updates, it would not run any additiional apps despite claiming
> > it
> > > had installed them. Also it refused to recognise the extra drive, either
> > at
> > > install or from any tools later.
> > > I give up, and will be wiping the drives and installing a reliable KDE
> > > distro and the graphics apps.
> > > I too am impressed by the potential in these IBM laptops...
> > >
> > > MtG
> > > Pete H@
> > >
> > > On 25/06/15 18:17, George DiceGeorge wrote:
> > >
> > >> Thanks.
> > >> ive just bought one of them £60 laptops
> > >> IBM Lenovo ThinkPad X61s Laptop, Core2Duo, 3.20GHz, 2GB RAM, 60GB
> > >> which you installed ubuntu 14.04.02 LTS on.
> > >>
> > >> I like menus so I might install Ubuntu Studio not unity.
> > >> http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/14.04/release/
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> [g]
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> -----Original Message----- From: david winterton
> > >> Sent: Wednesday, 24 June, 2015 17:18
> > >> To: Herefordshire Linux and Open Source Users Group
> > >> Subject: Re: [HLUG] HLUG 'Beginners Linux' Special Event Tomorrow !
> > >>
> > >> Am running late, but you will get your tea and coffee
> > >>
> > >> On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 1:36 PM, david winterton <
> > >> davidwinterton at gmail.com>
> > >> wrote:
> > >>
> > >>  Will do
> > >>> On 24 Jun 2015 13:35, "Julian Robbins" <joolsr1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>>  We haven't really looked at refreshments .. I'm not sure what
> > facilities
> > >>>> they have at Grange Court but good idea if you can bring along them
> > >>>> anyway
> > >>>> ..
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Julian
> > >>>> On 23 Jun 2015 10:30 pm, "david winterton" <davidwinterton at gmail.com>
> > >>>> wrote:
> > >>>>
> > >>>> > Do you need teabags or milk?
> > >>>> > On 23 Jun 2015 21:56, "Julian Robbins" <joolsr1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>>> >
> > >>>> > > Hi
> > >>>> > >
> > >>>> > > Just a reminder that the *Beginners Linux special meeting is
> > taking
> > >>>> place
> > >>>> > > tomorrow <http://www.hlug.org.uk/beginners-linux-event/>* at
> > Grange
> > >>>> > Court
> > >>>> > > in Leominster at 7.30pm. The room will be open from 7pm with the
> > >>>> meeting
> > >>>> > > starting at 7.30pm.
> > >>>> > >
> > >>>> > > Amongst other topics, we will show you why you should consider
> > using
> > >>>> > Linux,
> > >>>> > > its benefits and idiosyncrasies, and how you can stay virus free
> > on
> > >>>> the
> > >>>> > > net. We will also show you how to install Linux on a pc live
> > during
> > >>>> the
> > >>>> > > event. The event will be aimed at real beginners to Linux and Open
> > >>>> > Source,
> > >>>> > > perhaps keen to move from Windows (though experts are of course
> > also
> > >>>> > > welcome ;-)  ).
> > >>>> > >
> > >>>> > > The event is *open to anyone* not just LUG members.
> > >>>> > >
> > >>>> > > So if you've ever wondered about Linux and wanted to find out
> > more -
> > >>>> *now
> > >>>> > > is the time*.
> > >>>> > >
> > >>>> > > The Education Room at the Grange Court is booked, seating 20,
> > with a
> > >>>> > > wonderful touchscreen display that we can use to present with. The
> > >>>> room
> > >>>> > is
> > >>>> > > on the first floor, with *full *disabled access.
> > >>>> > >
> > >>>> > > There will be a small fee to cover the hire of the room split
> > >>>> amongst
> > >>>> the
> > >>>> > > attendees.
> > >>>> > >
> > >>>> > > *How to get there*
> > >>>> > >
> > >>>> > > *Car parking* - nearest car park is Etnam St, but this is now
> > >>>> payable
> > >>>> > until
> > >>>> > > 10pm (though rarely patrolled ..). There is some car parking in
> > Corn
> > >>>> > Square
> > >>>> > > not far away either which is still free after 6pm. There is
> > disabled
> > >>>> > > parking at Grange Court <http://www.grangecourt.org/find-us/>
> > >>>> itself,
> > >>>> > > please check the link on their site for further details.
> > >>>> > >
> > >>>> > > *Train* - Leominster Rail station is only a 5-10 minute walk from
> > >>>> Grange
> > >>>> > > Court, with a good service from Hereford, Ludlow and Abergavenny
> > >>>> > especially
> > >>>> > > in the evening. If you're in Hereford it may be an option if you
> > >>>> want
> > >>>> a
> > >>>> > > drink before or after !
> > >>>> > >
> > >>>> > > The room is booked for two hours, so we will have to leave at 9pm.
> > >>>> There
> > >>>> > > are many pubs around Etnam St, including the Chequers, The Bell
> > and
> > >>>> the
> > >>>> > > White Lion on the street itself if anyone is up for a post meeting
> > >>>> drink.
> > >>>> > >
> > >>>> > > I will be going look forward to seeing a really good turn out
> > >>>> tomorrow !
> > >>>> > > Please tell your friends and neighbours !
> > >>>> > >
> > >>>> > > Any queries about the event, or wants to mention about lifts they
> > >>>> can
> > >>>> > offer
> > >>>> > > or want please ask here.
> > >>>> > >
> > >>>> > >
> > >>>> > > See you tomorrow night
> > >>>> > >
> > >>>> > > *Julian*
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