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Thanks. Thats more like it!
Chris

I am trying to set up a spare machine like a MAC but all the "how to's" seem to be for old distros. Is there anything current to get me started?
Chris

I fancied trying out MAC OSx and bought a Tiger install disc set (£5 on EBay)
The discs show as blank on Ubuntu and Windows7 machines.
The laptop is an Intel i3 with Windows7 and the desktop is...

Magic! Just the job.
Thanks
Chris

I am running 12.10.

I have the latest version of Ubuntu and I don't like the idea for launching programs. I can't see all the programs that are installed. Is there an alternative menu app similar to what was used in...

Thanks for that. I have just tried DeVeDE which converts M2T to AVI which looks to be Ok for the TV.
Thanks for the help.
Chris:guitar:

My TV plays DivX files.
Kaffeine saves files as M2t
What prog do I need to convert them please?
Chris

I have MeTv working on the latest Ubuntu desktop.
I have a satellite dish and view FREESAT channels. (My main TV finds all the chanels)
When I scan for chanels BBC2,3 & 4 are missing from the list....

I have Thunderbird version 17 with Ubuntu(latest vesion)
When I write a new e-mail I want to click on the "To" to bring up my address book so I can select recipients. (Like in Evolution)
How can I...

I have recently aquired a digital TV (after a lifetime without one!!), and set it up with a satelitte dish and FREESTAT box. My PC has a video card with HDMI connection so I can use the TV as a...

Thanks for the tips.
Chris

Is there any way of transfering mail and address book from Evolution to any other e-mail program?
Chris

Could not launch RHYTHMBOX.....
Failed to execute child process "rhythmbox-client" (No such file or directory)

but if I use "Terminal and type sudo rhythmbox and my password it launches.
Any...

Ubuntu 11.04 (AMD)
I have installed a 4 port USB 2.0 board onto the motherboard but devices plugged into it are not being recognized. The USB ports built into the motherboard work...

I have 2 wired PC's and a wireless laptop all running Ubuntu 11.04.
I am looking at buying a Buffalo Airstation modem/router (WBMR-HP-G300H)
Does anyone have any comment on this make, and when used...

Multisync will not launch on the PC now. On the laptop the Multisync window shows "ximan Evolution 2 Status..."waiting for change"""
What is it waiting for??
Is there any other way of...

I want to sync Evolution mail between my laptop and desktop, both running 11.04 and the default version of Evolution. I tried installing "Multisync" but it does not seem to do anything.
Any help...

I am using Ubuntu 10.10 and setting up XBMC to play music and look at photos.
I bought a USB IR receiver and hand control from China (very cheap!). It performs some functions without any setting up....

Thanks for your help. I am now printing from WinXP to the Printer on the Ubuntu machine.
Chris

Tried the above but still have the same result.
Chris

I have followed the instructions here.....
http://gain4you.net/info/309/how-to-share-printer-over-ubuntu-network/

The printer is attached to my Ubuntu 11.04 desktop. I have pasted the url into...

Thanks for your help. update grub brought up the boot menu. I tried booting to the new version but it looks like there are errors preventing it from booting, I will save my stuff and re-install 11.04...

I have installed 11.04 ALONGSIDE an existing version of 11.04. (I want to clean up unwanted apps)
When I re-boot it goes straight to the old version without any option to choose the newly installed...

Please excuse my ignorance but can I charge my laptop from the cigar outlet in the car? The adapter fits the laptop but the output is 12-14v whereas the AC adapter for charging:frown: is 19v.
Chris