Re: [tlug] [OT] plonk [Re: Classes]

[Nick Bikkal <ipod.bikkal@example.com>]

Nick

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On May 28, 2012, at 9:13 AM, "Chris Worthington" <kurisu@example.com> wrote:

>>>> Neither can connect to my printer (so I must still depend on my WXP). I
> can't download Google Earth on either.
> 
> What problems have you had with your printer? 
> 
> Google Earth can be a little tricky since it can't just be apt-get
> installed. I found this if it helps:
> 
> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/GoogleEarth
> 
Some years ago I toyed w/ GE & had trouble installing it buy finally worked. Now it just doesn't load..on either Linux. Is it my imagination or does an upgrade often mean a step back in other areas such as ease of use?

Anyway, I have a Canon laser printer 3000 lbp but I'm not able to load the drivers. I may start looking for blue tooth laser printers. It may be easier to use/install.

Nick

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nick Bikkal [mailto:ipod.bikkal@example.com] 
> Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 8:20 AM
> To: Tokyo Linux Users Group
> Subject: Re: [tlug] [OT] plonk [Re: Classes]
> 
> 
> 
> Nick
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> On May 28, 2012, at 7:28, "Chris Worthington" <kurisu@example.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Yeah, I took the bait of a troll. My bad. Fortunately, it's easy to ignore
>> someone devoid of wit and intelligence. And if he said this stuff to my
>> face, he'd see just how wrong he is about "being challenged about their
>> physical abilities". 
>> 
>> Anyway, getting back to the subject:
>> 
>> I'm thinking of ditching Ubuntu to go with Linux Mint for the desktop. I
>> don't care for Unity and I've heard Mint is the best alternative. Anybody
>> wanna chime in?
>> 
>> A lot of users at the last tech meeting kept touting Gentoo. I've only
> used
>> Gentoo a couple times. The one reason why I like Debian based distros is I
>> really like using apt-get for packages. Maybe someone can explain what
> they
>> like about Gentoo?
>> 
>> Thanks all.
>> 
> Chris,
> 
> I'm an utter beginner but last week I downloaded both, Mint on my PC and
> Ubuntu on my AA1. It's just the way it worked out. I chose those two because
> of their ease to install. I haven't tried others but they may be easier.
> Don't know. I do feel they have their limitations. Neither can connect to my
> printer (so I must still depend on my WXP). I can't download Google Earth on
> either. What I consider basics work fine: mail, browser, YouTube. It's for
> the purpose of advancing from here that I look to learn Linux.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Nicolas Limare [mailto:nicolas+tlug@example.com] 
>> Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2012 11:55 PM
>> To: Tokyo Linux Users Group
>> Subject: [tlug] [OT] plonk [Re: Classes]
>> 
>>> Americans are coward chickens that just run away
>>> when challenged about their physical abilities.
>> 
>> And Lewske Wada is a boring moron. Next offensive flame?
>> Or, get back to something interesting and on topic.
>> 
>> -- 
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