[frgeek-michiana] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 LTS installs
- From: Tony Germano <tony_germano@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <frgeek-michiana@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:30:48 -0500
Technically, an audio CD can't be mounted. It doesn't have a filesystem. It is
in the RedBook format, and the audio is encoded in 2-channel PCM at 44.1kHz.
Whether Ubuntu detects it as a audio CD and autoplays it is another matter, but
it shouldn't be dependent on mp3 codecs being present (unless we're actually
talking about a data disc with mp3 files on it.) I find it very surprising that
a fresh install can't play an audio cd. You may need to actually select a "Play
Audio CD" option in the media player. I know that is the case with Windows
Media Player and VLC (and 12 years ago when I still used WinAmp.)
As for the printer, nearly every HP LasetJet that I've come across will work
with the standard LaserJet 4 drivers (at least in Windows) as long as you don't
need any extra functionality like selecting output trays or duplexing. That
printer and, I believe, all LaserJets after it support the Enhanced PCL 5
language.
Tony
> Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:13:03 -0500
> From: tbrown@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: frgeek-michiana@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [frgeek-michiana] Ubuntu 10.04 LTS installs
>
> Mark and I found some problems last night testing Ubuntu 10.04 LTS.
>
> 1. Audio/video CDs and DVDs
>
> We discovered that Ubuntu 10.04 LTS has problems automounting CDs and
> audio CDs in particular. Ubuntu does not come with MP3 codecs installed
> so we could not play, and therefore test, audio CDs. We were able to
> test the sound subsystem another way.
>
> I suspect we'll have the same problem with video CDs and DVDs because of
> missing codecs.
>
> 2. Printer setup
>
> Mark attached the Laserjet HP6L gravity feed printer we typically use
> for final testing. Ubuntu detected the printer, but there were no local
> printer drivers for it. Instead, Ubuntu tried to download drivers from
> the Internet. Since we don't have an Internet connection yet, that
> didn't work.
>
> 3. Network interfaces
>
> We need to install a LAN at the workshop so we can test network
> interfaces. I'll bring cable, tools and a tester next Thursday.
>
> 4. Immediate solution
>
> The only immediate solution is to put off testing of these components of
> Ubuntu and inform FreeBox recipients they need to bring their systems to
> FGMLUG for final setup and testing. Even if we are prepared to do so at
> the workshop, we might want to put off installing drivers and codecs.
>
> FGMLUG has Internet connections and can download updates, drivers and
> codecs. The advantage is hooking people into FGMLUG right away. LUG
> members can test the network interface and show the recipient how to
> update their systems. If they bring an audio CD or DVD, FGMLUG can
> install codecs and show the user how to play audio/video on their
> computer as well as install Flash for web browsing.
>
> FGMLUG can advise recipients on printers and install printers. At our
> last meeting we showed an FGMLUG member how to install a printer over
> his home XP based network. He brought the printer to the meeting. We
> showed him how to install the printer directly on the Ubuntu box. Then
> we installed the printer on a Windows Vista system, detected the printer
> over the network and installed the correct driver in Ubuntu.
>
> Tom --
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