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Quoting Henry Bremridge <henry.bremridge@xxxxxxxxx>: > On Wed, Aug 01, 2007 at 09:46:49PM +0100, Rob Beard wrote: >> Hi folks, >> > > > Should be able to make it: I am looking for clues on switching my > partner from winxp to linux (desktop) and how to > > - Dual boot winxp / ubuntu Yep, that shouldn't be a problem, we have some Ubuntu CDs. We can give tips although it's not specifically an install day due to it being outside (risk of rain etc). > - set up a webcam with link to a MS Vista laptop I'm actually trying to work that one out myself, not had much luck so far. > - set up wireless networking We can have a look. :-) > Speaking of which: any suggestions of what hardware to buy > > - Was thinking of PCI wifi card "sweex" (suggested by Neil S) Can't comment on a PCI Wirless card personally as I haven't tried one. I guess going for one that someone else has got working is a good idea. > - Any suggestions of webcam? Hmmm, this is a tricky one and a bit hit and miss. The Sony Playstation Eyetoy cameras work (I got mine for a tenner from Comet). I also think the low res cheapo PC World camera (it has 300 in the model number) works, although I couldn't get the VGA resolution camera working. > What time would like people to appear? It starts at 11am I think, so around 11am would be great. Rob -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html