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    [ubuntu] Re: Thin and Light Laptop-Purchase Suggestions?

    One of the problems with ubuntu users is that they dont accept criticism ,but they accept failure rate. Look at the original post. And then reread my reply. The dude has money for a mac he wont be...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Thin and Light Laptop-Purchase Suggestions?

    Dont go with system76 my battery died in 6 months and my harddrive died 1month later. Overpriced it is better to build your own and install ubuntu yourself. Be forewarned that Ubuntu has been left...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Starling Netbook inferior design

    I don't know who Justin Beaver is or the movie your talking about - a netbook screen needs to be able to handle more then pressure. I have high standards you don't. Throw any new epad across the...
  4. [ubuntu] Re: Sending files by network between two Ubuntu machines

    SOLVED - meaning there is no easy way to link two computers on Ubuntu -Even to file share is a pain in the butt,
    If it wasn't so sad it would be 'two' funny for words. Of any OS to call itself an...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Empty Squares instead of text

    Did you want to say classic problem instead of classic issue - lets call it what it is - not an oxymoron!!!!!!!!!
  6. [ubuntu] Re: How do I set sound control to amplify by default?

    How does one change from unamplified to amplify in the sound preferences input window ?
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    [ubuntu] conneting 2 ubuntu computers EASILY!!!!

    If there is a complicated answer to this question, don't answer -

    Is there a way for me to access one ubuntu machine to another ubuntu machine - no samba no ssh no command lines no other BS - ie...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Empty Squares instead of text

    Only option was to save all data - which I do as a matter of course - and reinstall 10.04 - I did it by using a UBU netbook addition to a usb flash drive - another loooong story in that-
    I do not...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Empty Squares instead of text

    figured it out myself - Ubuntu has a long way to go - and it will be to late when they(you) figure it out.
    Zero failure rate or give up
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    [ubuntu] Re: Starling Netbook inferior design

    Fixed it myself less then $50. - using my netbook as a hub - starling useless as a netbook - sad that Ubuntu or companies like Sys76 can't except critical truths. which is why it will never grow...
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    [ubuntu] Empty Squares instead of text

    I booted up and all my text shows up as empty squares instead of text in the desktop environment. I was able to launch chrome but firefox did not load. Open Office opens and I can read text fine. ...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Starling Netbook inferior design

    No lies from imercury - reread my posts all is true. Reread my posts from an objective perspective. I realize people feel affectionate toward linux and ubuntu. Which makes it hard for some to accept...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Starling Netbook inferior design

    You meant to say ' I scream' is pretty awesome.
    I'm a vegi don't do dairy - or pre-installed linux every again

    Formerly David Bowmen - Thanks for the humor in all of this- I got shafted for...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Starling Netbook inferior design

    Define "Failure Rate". Please.

    Reread my text. 9 out of 10 posts(up to that time) have had some sort of issue with System 76 products. . That is 90 % . Obviously people that post are more apt...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Starling Netbook inferior design

    Thomas is not stating the truth - There is not enough support or tabs on the back lid of the computer to support the screen. This issue was verified by customer service. All you have to do is pick-up...
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    [ubuntu] Re: Starling Netbook inferior design

    To clarify the problems with the starling. The lid does not support the screen it has a rubber top which gives it no rigidity to the screen . A netbook needs to be robust. If I pay close to twice as...
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    Re: Please share your experiences with System76

    I purchased a System76 starling netbook and the screen failed within a month. The product itself is of cheap design not rugged and definitely not worth the extra cost. Even though the company agreed...
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    [ubuntu] Starling Netbook inferior design

    I purchased a starling netbook from System76 and it failed within a month. The products are cheaply put together and not worth the extra cost. When I was taking the computer out of the box the shroud...
  19. [ubuntu] Re: uvc video camera is suddenly not being detected

    I installed the plugin for gmail video chat yesterday and the camera was detected. But today no camera detection ???
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