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Anyone know how to get this working easily? I have my XPS 1530 laptop running Ubuntu 8.10 perfectly apart from my Blu Ray drive. Anyone got blu ray to work in ubuntu?

Since getting BT broadband two years ago my speed has slowly gone from 150kb/s (1.5 Meg) to around 80kb/s (0.8 Meg!) and thats with "up to 8meg" Option 3. I am thinking of getting Be There. But will my speeds increase? It uses LLU instead of ADSL. Here is some technical info for anyone who...

Since getting BT broadband two years ago my speed has slowly gone from 150kb/s (1.5 Meg) to around 80kb/s (0.8 Meg!) and thats with "up to 8meg". I am thinking of getting Be There. But will my speeds increase? It uses LLU instead of ADSL. Here is some technical info for anyone who understands...

This is for all the networking people. I am trying to stream a video over the Internet using the Darwin Server. Does anyone know how I can get my stream across the Internet? I am able to stream to VLC player from a Darwin Streaming Server on the same network but I don't really know how to get...

Need a little advice on this job I have been offered. I've been offered a job at my old college maintaining their website. Here is the email I get from them. "We have some irregular work (ie freelance rather than a position) to maintain the current website by making content rather than...

Does anyone know why, when I'm watching a video on youtube and someone signs on to MSN, my firefox crashes everytime. It's really annoying and I cannot find anyone else on the Internet with the same problem.

Which one is the best for gaming graphically (frames per second, textures, ect...). I am getting the XPS 1530 with 256MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 8600M GT, 4 GB RAM, 128GB SSD and the Core 2 Duo T9300 2.50GHz,800,6M on the 23rd and was wondering if it would be worth keeping the 360? Maybe just keep...

Is this interest free? Can I pay the money back in full before that date without interest? From Dell website: "Yes, it's really true! It's shopping made easy! Simply choose from the great range of Dell equipment available to you - from Desktops and Laptops to LCD TVs and Projectors - choose...

Sony vs. Acer. Personally I like the Acer but I think Sony is a better make. The Acer blu-ray looks fantastic but which do you people think will be the best overall? For Uni, Gaming, Movies, ect... Thanks

It's a bit of a long story but I really need some advice. I took my Clio in to Renault a few months ago before I went on holiday. It sometimes did not start if I left it for under an hour. Renault fixed this problem by replacing my ECU, TCU?, wiring looms ect... Which set me back £800. A bit...

I'm trying to learn C++ but I am having problems with the compiler under Windows. So far I have downloaded Cygwin and tried making a Hello.h file. I have also downloaded gcc or something like that. I get all sorts of errors (including something about iostream) Is there anyone here who programs...

Well I'm going to Spain on the 28th for 6 weeks and will be taking my laptop. Where I am staying they don't have wireless but I'm sure surrounding villas will have. Is there any way to use the signal without needing a WEP key ect...? If so, what software will I need? Thanks, Hixxey

Some people may remember me posting a few weeks ago about my car not starting sometimes. Well I took it to Renault and they tested it and said it will come to £180. I thought that wasn't bad until they rang me the next day to say I need a new ECU and it will cost around £700. Disgusting :S...

I need a laptop for my second year at Uni and for general use. The main thing I am looking for is built in wireless with a good range. My current laptop can only seem to pick up my BT home hub from a few rooms away but I had someone here the other day who could get a signal from down the...

Does anyone know what this problem is caused by? Basically if I drive somewhere and return to the car within an hour it usually won't start. I have a video here of the lights that come on when it won't start and when happens when I try to turn the ignition. <object width="425"...

When I connect to the net on my N95 when I'm not at home. What is the cheapest connection? are they all free? I have no idea. I can choose from: Orange GPRS WAP Orange Internet Orange Java Orange MMS

Ok so I've had this problem for about 6 months now but it's really starting to piss me off. I have a Clio 1.2 Expression 2003 QS5 and it sometimes decides it does not want to start. I get the middle amber light with the graph with curly wire underneath turn on and the red engine light next to...

I would like people to rate this gaming setup I am going to build. please feel free to make suggestions and possible changes. Also, would like to know if they are all compatible with each other. Would quad core be better? It will be mainly for gaming/game design and general univeristy work...

I am currently in the middle of getting a refund for my Evesham 30" HDTV because of all the faults I have had with it. I would like to know what is the best HDTV for xbox 360 that is 32" or above for £600? Thanks

HTS-GS1 is it any different from the HTP-GS1 except the price obviously

Well I finally decided it's time to get rid of the Clio. I've had it since September 2006 and I have had nothing but problems with it. I have to leave the car running as much as possible now because it sometimes decides it does not want to start for a few hours. What would be a good asking...

Anyone got a picture of these on a black clio? I'm thinking of getting htem but I want to see what they look like first. Thanks

Just got this sub and amp package I did have this one What I want to know is which would be best in my car and could I have them both running? Also, if I were to use the new sub and amp would they be took much for the original wiring kit? Thanks

Going to PC World tomorrow to buy a C# book. I have one already but I don't like how it explains things. I had a book at college for Visual Basic that gave examples of applications and at the end of each chapter it gave you projects to carry out yourself. Does anyone know of a book for C# that...

I want to get my 2003 Clio 1.2 16v lowered but I don't know how low I can go. I have 17" alloys on it so I'm not sure how low it is able to go. Anyone else got 17's and had their car lowered? If so how much did you have it lowered? Also, can anyone recommend some springs? Thanks, Hixxey

Just been swiped by a truck coming out of games workshop in nottingham. I cant explain what happened so here is a picture. Not very happy about it. I will post pics of my car soon :dapprove:

I'm trying to find the USB drivers for a Packard Bell ixtreme power 6000. I have been trying to find them all day but they seem to be non-existant. Can anyone help me with finding them please? It has 2 onboard usb ports and 2 in the front of the case. Thank You, Hixxey

I have been looking at this exhaust for some time now and am thinking of getting it for my birthday in september. Does anyone have this for their 1.2 16v and will it sound better than the stock exhaust? Also, do Ktec fit the exhaust for you and if not is it easy to fit? Thanks, Hixxey

Is it possiable to convert my semi automatic clio to a manual? It's a Clio 2003 Expression QS5. If it is what sort of price will I be looking at? My reason for this is becuase the semi gearbox is crappy and I like using manual gears. Any help welcome, Thanks.

I have the light in the centre of my dials that came on while driving and now I have lost some serious power while driving. With my foot down all the way it moves like I have my foot down an inch. Its the same in all gears. My manual doesn't really help me much either. Here is the light (the...