UK Linux

'Unreadable (pending) sectors'
Smartd is reporting Device: /dev/sda, 2 Currently unreadable (pending) sectors on one of me computers. Can anybody explain what this means and how harmful it is or point me at a suitable explanation. The machine has had 1 unreadable (pending) sector for a few months without and apparent problems being caus... 9 Apr 2010 13:24

Mac classic theme for gnome...
Is there a Mac Classic like theme for gnome? Thanks -- Chris Choi ... 9 Apr 2010 06:43

Linux and hard disk sector size
Is the change to the basic sector size by disk manufacturers going to effect Linux systems?. It is said that it will effect Windows XP and earlier by about 10%. I'm just an occasional Linux user but I'm curious. -- Vista: the hd dvd player that thinks it's an operating system �JC 2009 Windows 7: a faster dv... 15 Apr 2010 18:07

Disk performance problem
I have two very similar systems. System one uses a Gigabyte GA-G31M-S2L motherboard; system two uses a Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2L motherboard; RAM and processor are the same. Both systems use a Samsung HD322HJ SATA drive connected to the first SATA port. Both systems had a clean install of Centos 5.3 and have bee... 9 Apr 2010 05:38

ASUS Eee distro-level upgrade
Asked on behalf of a friend (I don't have an Eee or I wouldn't be asking). I friend has an early Eee (probably a 901 - I didn't check while it was in front of me) which he doesn't seem to have upgraded recently. Today we tried to do so but were unsuccessful. "apt-get upgrade" ran OK through package list retr... 9 Apr 2010 15:38

UKFSN down. Back up?
On Tue, 6 Apr 2010 23:51:48 +0100 Paul Martin <pm(a)nowster.org.uk> wrote: In article <hpg9tc$18v$1(a)localhost.localdomain>, Martin Gregorie wrote: Are you quite sure its isn't a problem with BT kit somewhere en route? Especially as there was a fire/flood at BT's Paddington exchange which affe... 8 Apr 2010 11:04

Streaming Classic FM under Linux
Classic FM <http://www.classicfm.co.uk/> has a streaming channel, which works fine under 'doze. Under Ubuntu 9.10, and under Debian Lenny, using Firefox, The "Listen Now" button produces the following pop-up: <------------------------- From what we can tell, you are accessing our player using a computer th... 8 Apr 2010 18:35

UKFSN down
Has been since yesterday evening. No mail getting through - no webmail even :( Their own website is kaput, and I don't have the phone number. What an embuggerance :( -- Will J G ... 8 Apr 2010 06:10

Micoshaft and Data Protection
Micoshaft and Data Protection ----------------------------- BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA!!!!! The fine is only �500,000 pounds now. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/04/05/ico_power_analysis/ Micoshaft systems are inherently unsafe and as IT men/decision makers you all know it. So if you knowingly ... 6 Apr 2010 09:41

Random Hesitations: The new threat to windummy productivity inthe office
On Sun, 04 Apr 2010 11:34:29 +0100, Steve Walker wrote: 7 wrote: Random Hesitations: The new threat to windummy productivity in the office ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Windummy OSen loaded PCs are known to the word as a two bit OS that hesitate... 12 Apr 2010 12:33