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

Sat Jun 27 14:14:11 UTC 2015

Hi,
I've read quite a few posts about the lack of a separate menu in ubuntu.
Have installed 'classic menu indicator' in ubuntu 14.04 and earlier
versions, which works flawlessly and gives a complete menu stack.
The .deb package can be accessed from here:
http://www.florian-diesch.de/software/classicmenu-indicator/
Solves the beginners problem of using the dash.

Gordon

On 27 June 2015 at 12:38, <brightfield at runbox.com> wrote:

> 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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