[Moodle] wanted Ubuntu experts

[Donna Benjamin]

Linux Users of Victoria is holding a beginners workshop this weekend.
There should be linux gurus a plenty in attendance if you want to come
along and get specific hands on help with some of these issues, along
with pointers on how to DIY and find the right info when you need it.

http://luv.asn.au/2009/02/workshop 

You're all welcome :)  Pete and I will be there!

- Donna

On Thu, 2009-02-19 at 18:44 +1100, Adam Barbary wrote:
> Hi Suz,
> 
> First things first, which model laptop do you have, and which version  
> of Ubuntu are you using? Where possible use the live version to check  
> that everything is working first, then install. The current version of  
> Ubuntu is 8.10, although there have been at least two kernel updates  
> since then, and there is a new version 9.04 due sometime next month.  
> Generally ethernet works out of the box, but wireless and USB modems  
> can be a bit of a pain if the manufacturer does not supply  
> specifications of even drivers themselves. As a student of networking,  
> I would also suggest you start at layer 1 for your issue and make sure  
> that the cables are connected, not faulty and are appropriate (cross  
> over vs straight through)/
> 
> Good luck.
> 
> Adam
> 
> 
> On 19/02/2009, at 3:02 PM, Arnott, Suzanne S wrote:
> 
> > Hi all...
> > well I bought back my notebook, so hubby had something to play on  
> > too :)  When XP failed to work, I thought I was very clever in  
> > installing UBUNTU... set up well, all good...
> > went to connect to the internet via LAN - nothing... I think I have  
> > checked out every help forum to no avail.  I have typed code into  
> > the terminal thingy, and checked admin, system, etc...
> >
> > I can't even boot my mobile broadband USB on it. It won't run it. I  
> > was looking forward to having at least one microsoft free puter in  
> > the house...but if I can't connect to the internet it's not much  
> > use...
> >
> > any thoughts?
> > cheers
> > Suz
> >
> > Important - This email and any attachments may be confidential. If  
> > received in error, please contact us and delete all copies. Before  
> > opening or using attachments check them for viruses and defects.  
> > Regardless of any loss, damage or consequence, whether caused by the  
> > negligence of the sender or not, resulting directly or indirectly  
> > from the use of any attached files our liability is limited to  
> > resupplying any affected attachments. Any representations or  
> > opinions expressed are those of the individual sender, and not  
> > necessarily those of the Department of Education and Early Childhood  
> > Development.
> > _______________________________________________
> > http://www.edulists.com.au - FAQ, resources, subscribe, unsubscribe
> > Moodle Mailing List kindly supported by
> > http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au - Victorian Curriculum and Assessment  
> > Authority and
> > http://www.vitta.org.au  - VITTA Victorian Information Technology  
> > Teachers Association Inc<winmail.dat>
> 
> _______________________________________________
> http://www.edulists.com.au - FAQ, resources, subscribe, unsubscribe
> Moodle Mailing List kindly supported by
> http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au - Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority and
> http://www.vitta.org.au  - VITTA Victorian Information Technology Teachers Association Inc
-- 
Donna Benjamin - Executive Director
Creative Contingencies - http://cc.com.au
ph +61 3 9326 9985 - mob +61 418 310 414
open source - facilitation - web services