Forum: Multimedia
2008-11-17, 21:36
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,345
Re: youtube plugin
New plugin 1.4 works for me on beta 9 - thanks for fixing this guys... Canola is outstanding and I appreciate all the tough work you do for us.
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Forum: Multimedia
2008-06-28, 22:26
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Replies: 144
Views: 40,780
Re: Canola and Diablo
I can see the video icon, but Canola can't see any video files (it can see music) - I'm streaming from my XP laptop and the sream is coming via Windoze Media Player - it worked fine before
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Forum: Nokia N800
2008-01-22, 23:41
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,608
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Forum: Buy & Sell
2008-01-20, 00:06
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,280
Re: N800 ebay spammer
Ebay triggers a lot of SPAM from fruit & nut cases. You need to install some basic anti-SPAM software (such as Mailwasher if you are running XP) - this offers you the chance to blacklist the bastards...
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Forum: Nokia N800
2008-01-19, 23:52
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,635
Re: bluetooth,what to use it for?
File transfer for dummies - it is so simple to move files from and to N8xx to XP machines - even my Apple G5 is set up as a trusted partnership. Any new stuff (like apps or mp3s are downloaded on my...
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Forum: Nokia N800
2008-01-18, 23:17
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,714
Re: Nokia N800 in Europe..
My Schools Technology trade mag says that McDonald's restaurants (1200 in the UK) will all have free wireless access by the end of 2008 - OK you might have to buy a coffee!!
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Forum: Applications
2008-01-17, 23:33
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Replies: 46
Views: 30,347
Re: Osmo personal organizer
You've already lost me - I know next to nothing about Linux and dpkg - isn't it possible to provide a calendar that runs straight out of the box. There's a ton of stuff here that is techno-talk, but...
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Forum: Nokia N800
2008-01-15, 21:43
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,714
Re: Nokia N800 in Europe..
The transformer is a switching type rated 100-240 volts 50-60Hz so it will do nicely in Europe. The only thing you will need is a wall socket adaptor (eg UK uses a 3 pin type). A shaving adaptor will...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
2008-01-13, 22:41
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,687
Re: BoingoMobile connection
I'm currently on the 'first month free' and I don't have any issues with Boingo. So long as you do your homework beforehand, and find out where the hotspots are located (don't just turn up in the...
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Forum: Nokia N800
2008-01-07, 23:52
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Replies: 78
Views: 39,690
Re: Lousy experience on Nokia N800
I suspect poor Bod is simply trying to increase his/her hit list counter - Forums attract more than their share of fruit and nut cases and this is a classic example of a contributor who moans about...
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Forum: Nokia N800
2008-01-07, 20:10
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Replies: 78
Views: 39,690
Re: Lousy experience on Nokia N800
Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to learning linux ! As is self evident by the most simple of things your haveing problems with. (dep's) Iam supprised that you even figured out how to switch it...
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Forum: Nokia N800
2008-01-06, 20:06
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Replies: 78
Views: 39,690
Re: Lousy experience on Nokia N800
As the originator of this post - can I just say thank you for the help offered and the suggestions. I totally agree with the sentiments on this posting! I am an IT and Media technician at a Secondary...
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Forum: Nokia N800
2008-01-06, 00:45
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Replies: 78
Views: 39,690
Re: Lousy experience on Nokia N800
No - I'm blaming the OS and poor developers rather than the hardware. Thank you for the link - but this is Mistral rather than chinook - how do I know in advance that after so much effort, it won't...
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Forum: Nokia N800
2008-01-06, 00:23
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Replies: 78
Views: 39,690
Lousy experience on Nokia N800
I know Linux on Nxx is free - but does it have to be a totally amateurish and frustrating experience? Take one simple example - I attempted to install GPE Calendar on my N800 (flashed to OS2008) -...
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Forum: Newbie
2008-01-04, 23:16
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,918
Re: How to install GPE
I have the same problem - libsoup missing even though I have added the cobb repository.
Why is installing stuff on the N8xx so bloody difficult with missing files, crapped repositories etc?
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Forum: Accessories
2008-01-01, 23:37
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Replies: 48
Views: 21,119
Re: USB Charger cable for N800?
It simply cannot be possible for a USB cable to 'burn up' - the current drawn is miniscule from a N8xx. Something else caused it to fail
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Forum: Nokia N800
2008-01-01, 23:17
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,469
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Forum: Nokia N800
2007-12-30, 22:36
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,547
Re: Ripping DVD to N800
Also worth a look is the Amadis Video Converter (it isn't free) see
http://www.amadis-soft.com/video_converter.htm
You will still need to RIP, but it has the advantage of producing a video output...
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Forum: Nokia N800
2007-12-28, 10:16
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,020
Bluetooth connection to OS X
I'm trying to connect my N800 to my Apple G5 (OS X 10.4.) - although I can see the N800 from the Mac, when I try to connect, it goes through the validating process but fails because 'the device does...
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