August 2012 - luv-talk

Linux compatible HD tuner
by Edward Savage 13 Oct '12

13 Oct '12

Evening all, I want to setup a new MythTV media computer as a present and I'm looking for a hassle free HD TV Tuner that I can buy in Australia. The last few I've bought have required binary blob drivers or load-on-use firmware and have painful reliability issues as a result. I'm after something I can plug in, maybe at worst compile some libraries, and then expect to work well forever. I'd prefer an internal card though ease of use will win in my choice and a LIRC compatible remote control would be a bonus. I am well aware of the wiki lists of 'compatible' cards and used the V4L one for my last two purchases which turned out to be rubbish. So is anyone aware of a tuner card they can recommend that meet my requirements? Thanks guys, Edward

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jeans
by Russell Coker 03 Sep '12

03 Sep '12

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good place to buy jeans? I visited Jeans West a couple of days ago but the pockets in their jeans are too small. My Samsung Galaxy S took up the entire space in one pocket (the top of the phone was just below the top of the pocket). This compares poorly to my current pair of jeans which can fit a Nexus 7 tablet in the pocket. Admittedly the Nexus 7 isn't a comfortable fit, but it illustrates the options available. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexus_7 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaxy_Note I have no idea where I bought my current pair of jeans, so I can't buy another the same. Also I don't really need pockets big enough for a tablet. A pocket the correct size for a Galaxy Note would be fairly ideal. Any ideas other than getting a regular pair of jeans altered? -- My Main Blog http://etbe.coker.com.au/ My Documents Blog http://doc.coker.com.au/

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What rights do refugees have under the 1951 Convention?
by Peter Ross 27 Aug '12

27 Aug '12

>From the FAQ on the website of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees http://www.unhcr.org/4ec262df9.html • The right not to be expelled, except under certain, strictly defined conditions (Article 32); • The right not to be punished for illegal entry into the territory of a contracting State (Article 31); • The right to work (Articles 17 to 19); • The right to education (Article 22); • The right to housing (Article 21); • The right to public relief and assistance (Article 23); • The right to freedom of religion (Article 4); • The right to access the courts (Article 16); • The right to freedom of movement within the territory (Article 26); and • The right to be issued identity and travel documents (Articles 27 and 28). Australia ratified the Convention in 1954. Please send it to your local MP. Thank you Peter

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How to download Ubuntu 12.04.1 iso
by Carl Turney 24 Aug '12

24 Aug '12

Hi All, I've tried isohunt.com I've tried www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/thank-you?distro=desktop&release=lts&bits=32 I've tried btmon.com I've even tried cdimage.ubuntu.com/precise/dvd/current/ Which (a) doesn't clarify whether it's desktop or server, (b) says it's 12.04 not 12.04.1 and (c) is 1 week old -- before 12.04.1 was officially released. Can anyone point me to an iso torrent or download for yesterday's official release of: Ubuntu 12.04.1 Desktop for 32-bit Intel PCs. Thanks very much. Carl Turney Bayswater p.s. Maybe I should just be patient and wait another day.

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ZaTab tablet
by Sam Varghese 23 Aug '12

23 Aug '12

I was one of the people who bought a tablet from ZaReason after seeing a post about it on this list. I received the tablet a week ago. It does not fit my needs. If anyone wants to take it off my hands for the cost ($425.15) please contact me off-list. It also includes a 32GB microSD card. Thanks, Sam -- (Sam Varghese)

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Evaluate a website for me?
by Carl Turney 22 Aug '12

22 Aug '12

Hi All, After essentially 2 years of unemployment, today I =finally= landed a temp part-time job with a small company. Yay! I'd like to run a quick and dirty survey. Sort of a side-service to them, off my own bat. Those of you who create and maintain websites are among the best to ask. Regarding their current website... www.tripstop.net ...how would you rate its overall quality, on a scale of 1 = terrible 5 = average 10 = excellent Probably replying to me directly, off-list, would keep the list traffic level appropriate. You don't have to read through the whole thing. Just a page or two would be fine. No need for any detailed responses. Just a gut feel. Sending me the number alone would be adequate. If you would think in terms of visual appeal, ease of use, getting the message across, navigability, readability, etc. that's my focus. If you want to send any comments or suggestions too, that's fine. Thank you VERY much, and sorry if this topic was not suitable to the list. Carl Turney Mobile 0427 024 735 Bayswater

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Linux techies talking global sociology
by Carl Turney 22 Aug '12

22 Aug '12

Hi, I haven't followed the Refugee Rights thread very closely, so don't know if these things have already been raised yet... (1) Australia scores second in the Human Development Index... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Development_Index (2) Australia scores =sixth= in the Democracy Index... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy_Index Note: I migrated here legally 27 years ago from the USA, and have never regretted it for a minute. But it's only logical. I'm a member of Mensa, am almost 60, and have a slew of degrees and diplomas. (3) I believe the underlying cause of so much suffering and hardship is world-wide overpopulation... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overpopulation Let's see if any of =these= things stir up debate among LUV-Talk. Cheers, Carl

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Wow, well done Red Hat!
by Geoff D'Arcy 21 Aug '12

21 Aug '12

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4geTMvTwE8

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Re: [luv-talk] What rights do refugees have under the 1951 convention?
by tim josling 21 Aug '12

21 Aug '12

> Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2012 10:47:51 +1000 > From: Rohan McLeod <rhn(a)jeack.com.au> > Subject: Re: [luv-talk] What rights do refugees have under the 1951 > convention? > Cc: luv-talk <luv-talk(a)luv.asn.au> > Message-ID: <502EE637.5010002(a)jeack.com.au> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > Russell Coker wrote: > > On Fri, 17 Aug 2012, tim josling<tej(a)melbpc.org.au> wrote: > .......snip > >> I don't want to provoke an argument about this. I would just like > to > >> know has someone actually thought through the implications of > >> alternative policies. > > If you don't want to have an argument then do some research and stop > with the > > leading questions. > Well I certainly understood Tim's questions as examples of what would > be > considered in a "coherent' policy > To quote Tim: > "Can someone point me at a coherent explanation and analysis of an > alternative policy? > I have searched in vain. The ALP searched high and low for > something > better and > failed to find it. If they could have found something better than > reverting to the hated > Howard policy I am sure they would have taken it. I don't mean > platitudes a la the Green's web > site which basically says "be kind to refugees" & "Labor and > Liberal > are mean". I mean....:" > So he is not asking for answers to the questions literally , but > rather > a policy which addresses them ! > > regards Rohan McLeod Yes. Thank you Rohan. All I am asking for is "Here is my proposed policy, and here is the evidence I have seriously thought through the consequences, including indirect consequences". Not "It is obvious that accepting anyone who shows up is the RIGHT THING TO DO and therefore the consequences must be OK". Not "Here is evidence Tony Abbott is a hypocrite and a liar!!!!!!!!!!". I am 57 years old. I am well aware that the vast majority of politicians are talented and experienced liars and thieves. Russel Coker said: "As previous analysis on this list has shown the cost would be less than the current policy no matter what you do." Can you point me at this "previous analysis"? I could not readily find it. As I said in my first post I did search in vain for evidence of a well-thought out alternative policy. As regards immigration as a solution to the so-called demographic time bomb, the studies I have seen suggest that the level of immigration required to substantially change this situation are extremely high and is not in prospect. Our current policies based on paying pensions using high population growth are basically a Ponzi scheme that must come to an end. I included the material by Charlie Munger as an *example* of second order effects. [Munger has made billions of dollars by understanding them. Whatever you might say about him, he is not silly and he is a lot smarted than most of the people on this list but that is not relevant to the issue of refugees]. Tim Josling

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Employing a Linux Sysadmin
by jk＠smartguide.com.au 21 Aug '12

21 Aug '12

Hi All, Just wandering if anybody had any advice on a good place to advertise for a Linux sysadmin (other than seek.com.au). Here is the position in case anyone here is interested or knows anybody who is: http://www.smartguide.com.au/employment Thanks! jk

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