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    Re: beginners and feisty

    The first time I installed Ubuntu it was Breezy. I got the cd from a magazine that ranted how this was rated as the best Linux Distribution (Applause Here for all). I installed and immediately...
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    Re: The Beginner Team has started

    Welcome aboard Cethink. It's great to have you as a fellow member.
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    Re: Alternate meeting times.

    In case you have problems converting from GMT like I do, Here is a sight with a conversion chart for US times. http://tycho.usno.navy.mil/zones3.html
  4. Re: Put more into ensuring the Live CD Boots

    I agree that the devs need to do something with the live CD. I haven't been able to use a live CD since Breezy Badger. All my upgrades were live upgrades. I know there are several people that tell...
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    Atopic for the beginner team

    I found this in the Absolute beginner forum and thought it might be viewed better here. http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=401499
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    Wiki Link?

    I was wondering if I had changed something in my user settings or if there have been some changes made to the forum main pages. I no longer have a link to the Wiki, Community, Support, etc. If you...
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    Re: Beginner Script bank idea

    As you can see Automatix has expanded to include many different items in their scripts. I have installed several different types of software some are now included in Automatix. But you can also...
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    Re: New users wanting to help ...

    I know I have posted this on another thread but I think it hits home for this thread also. A reference of windows to ubuntu programs. http://doc.gwos.org/index.php/AppHelper
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    Re: New users wanting to help ...

    bump
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    Re: ~ Feature requests ~

    Here you go a crossover or comparison chart for ubuntu from windows. http://doc.gwos.org/index.php/AppHelper I ran into this soon after I started ubuntu. I* don't know if this is what you are looking...
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    Re: Beginner Script bank idea

    I agree that it would be best to teach newbies to do things for themselves, but give them the option to use automatics and easyubuntu. Some people have more time to learn than others and some just...
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    Re: Introduce Yourself

    User Name: TwistesdTexan
    Real Name: Mark Robin
    Location: West Monroe, La USA
    How Long?: Ubuntu since Feb 2006
    Interest: Ubuntu, Pets ( 3 dogs, 2 birds, 9 fish), some automotive. I have repaired...
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    Re: Wiki Topics

    Another Sub topic for How to install ubuntu should be "Should I use dual boot and what is it?"
    A link to a reference for crossover programs from Windows to ubuntu Like...
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    Re: ~ Feature requests ~

    I still consider my self a beginner especially when it comes to using the Wiki. I seldom find information due to the way things are listed. I usually try a text search instead of a title.The long...
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    Sticky: Re: Desktop Hardware Incompatibility List.

    Dapper and Edgy incompatability with Rosewill Wireless keyboard and a Logitec Trackman Wheel mouse. Works fine with Breezy. Takes a long time to reinstall. Breezy - Dapper - Edgy.
  16. Re: How Do I add the DVD to my repository List?

    I looked in Synaptic under the repository list. This is a mirror of the source list (CD is not there). When I go to the third party tab and click the add CDrom it looks for a third party and can't...
  17. How Do I add the DVD to my repository List? (Question Answered)

    I don't know how but the DVD selection on the first page of Software Sources Dialog box nmo longer has the DVD option. When I try to add a Cdrom to the repositories I get an error that it could not...
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    Re: How-To: Disable IPV6 to speed up Internet.

    Just to let you know This thread is still hel-ping people. I just use it because my dsl had become as slow as dial-up also and is back to normal now. Thanks!!=D>
    I also tried the other way sugested...
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    Re: How did you first hear of ubuntu?

    I was using Mepis and wasn't very happy with it.So I went to try to find a book to learn more about Linux and there was a magazine with a free install disk glued to the cover. The article boosted the...
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    Poll: Re: How many monitors do you have?

    I have 2 moniters. One for each computer.:lol:
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    Re: Ok why are my beans spilt

    I was wondering about the beans also. I did find the list of the advancements with the number of beans interesting. But just who is the magical bean counter? And why can't you see the number of beans...
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    Re: Word association

    Badger
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    Re: Word association

    Data
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    Re: How many of you completely switched to Linux?

    I'm new to Linux. I have 2 computer completely switched to ubuntu. I like to be able to solve the problems of why this don't work and that does work. I am still having problems but I guess I will...
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