[03:59] morning [09:04] Hey guys, I need help. I used to own a couple od the original Ubuntu CDs that used to be shipped by ShipIt, but unfortunately I lost them while moving. Is there any chance to obtain them again (including old releases)? I know that ShipIt has been canceled :-( [09:09] Good morning. [09:11] Good morning to you too [09:25] o/ [11:59] 'Morning all === EriC^ is now known as EriC^^ [12:34] afternoon [12:36] hey EriC^^ [12:36] hey [12:37] what's up? [12:37] EriC^^: just arrived after dinner [12:37] cool [12:38] hi cfhowlett, hows that wallpaper contest ended? [12:38] done! [12:39] Lemme post the link ... [12:39] cfhowlett: got url of the winners? [12:39] tnx [12:39] lotuspsychje, have a peek https://www.flickr.com/groups/2969175@N22/pool/ [12:39] lets c [12:40] cfhowlett: nice1 [12:41] yeah, I'm pretty pleased with the outcome. [12:41] doesn't compare to ubuntu-kylin though. those guys put serious design into their desktop! [12:41] one of their designers made "fire wheel" for us [12:41] yeah that one is cool [12:42] remember "how fast does your PC boot" video from a few years back? that guy did the lego ubuntustudio wallpaper [12:43] yeah that movie still hides in / somewhere [12:44] i was looking for a promo ubuntu video like that, but longer [12:45] hey, send your request to #ubuntustudio! [12:45] perfect one would be like 1 sec boot [12:45] pc is started, ubuntu loads [12:45] EriC^^: lol with all the ssd's lately [12:45] then it says in the middle of the screen "Yeah, that just happened" [12:45] I think my dell m3800 has a 3 second boot screen [12:45] wow [12:45] plymouth doesnt stand a chance then! [12:46] my arch install is really quick to boot [12:46] this is why we love linux so much :p [12:47] EriC^^: did you tweak fstab also? [12:47] no [12:47] it's on a usb too [12:47] EriC^^: ah yeah, you told me earlier [12:47] EriC^^: no bottlenecks? [12:47] it freezes sometimes (many times) [12:48] i dont use it though so it's ok [12:48] for a take-away Os might serve some good [12:49] EriC^^: im planning to make an ubuntu pentest box also [12:49] EriC^^: install all official/available pentesting packages on it [12:49] aha [12:50] EriC^^: might be handy to find security holes on the road on networks [12:51] yeah, any news on the barebones? [12:53] EriC^^: well for now i got like 3 companys with interest laptopsplus.nl bto.com and nexoc [12:53] EriC^^: but all prices are rather high for barebones [12:55] EriC^^: https://www.bto.eu/alle-laptops.html [12:56] EriC^^: https://www.laptopplus.nl/categorieen/laptops [12:58] lotuspsychje: why don't you get a hp laptop with a ssd installed that you want + no os if possible? [12:58] EriC^^: from where [13:00] EriC^^: most configurators doesnt have the samsung 850 pro [13:00] it says laptop hdd's add $50 [13:00] that one got 10 years warranty [13:01] so i only want that type inside [13:01] from 128 till 1gig [13:03] hmm [13:03] EriC^^: i also cant buy windows pre-installed pc's because ill brake warranty by opening the case putting ssd myself [13:03] there's some really cheap stuff on alibaba [13:03] and own Os [13:03] http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Ultra-Slim-13-3-Laptop-Without_60151092503.html?spm=a2700.7724857.29.73.Sx4eOG [13:03] lets c [13:03] i wonder if you hit this guy up, for like 10 how much they'll cost [13:03] i think they're like $100/laptop or something [13:04] wow [13:05] they're pretty much i'd guess [13:05] looks like a dell / hp knock-off [13:05] EriC^^: what if if warrant, i have to send them back to china? [13:05] http://message.alibaba.com/msgsend/contact.htm?action=contact_action&domain=1&id=60151092503&id_f=IDX1eRWjQbt1RWJzqZeRHQFGSa6puqEpy3x3lzKAKFAZt80hfRJ2JLla7wO3P-yvJvV0&mloca=main_en_detail&tracelog=tracedetailfeedback&umidToken=Bd5a2dfddcc01a809dbdf993d3713c2a2 [13:05] i dont think they have a warranty [13:06] it's like $100 / laptop :p [13:06] right [13:06] if it's ok quality then why not [13:06] get 10 for like $1000 [13:06] EriC^^: lol [13:06] and see how they hold up [13:07] EriC^^: well i dont wanna be the cheapest around, but have some cheaper models also [13:07] EriC^^: i need in the first place a quick reseller, that can send me stuff in 1-2 days [13:07] well yeah, i mean if the quality is acceptable [13:07] cause anyways the others aren't brands [13:08] and if this is like the same as hp stuff [13:08] then why not [13:08] indeed [13:08] ill have to think this trough a bit [13:08] i dont wanna be like system76 for sure [13:08] cause i went to get parts for my laptop once, and the guy gave me a cheap part that was very cheap [13:08] high end, high prices [13:09] so i was surprised at the price and thought it's not good [13:09] and he said all the parts are chinese anyways, even in the original, it's all chinese [13:10] yeah think system76 is alos taiwan or korea [13:10] also [13:10] you could have some cheap models [13:10] and also more expensive ones [13:10] EriC^^: hmm good idea to combine [13:11] dont depend on quick reseller [13:11] EriC^^: why's that [13:11] it's better to have the stuff there always like ahead by a little of your usual orders [13:12] like you get 7-10 a week, you make sure you have like 12 or so always [13:12] per week [13:12] EriC^^: well in business school they teach us, to have 0 stock [13:12] first costumers love quick responses [13:12] EriC^^: as brands get out of date fast, and if nobody wants them anymore= loose money [13:13] second the reseller might not be able to ship or something then you take longer to ship [13:13] it looks bad on you [13:13] right [13:13] hmm dunno anything about business (like any classes or education) [13:14] but it makes sense to like keep ahead of stuff [13:14] EriC^^: well the more of stock one has, the more passive money it is [13:14] is what they teached us [13:14] especially since you wont be making custom stuff [13:14] EriC^^: well im surely gonna have always 10 ssd's in house [13:15] EriC^^: as i will be doing upgrades of existing w1n machines [13:15] yeah i think it wont be bad [13:15] EriC^^: convincing right for 100-200 new fast laptop with ubuntu [13:15] they'll always sell you know [13:16] i'd keep like 2-3 at least more than usual order [13:16] ok bbl mate coffee time [13:16] tnx for the hints EriC^^ [13:16] i think first it'll be a little hard then you'll have it down to a science almost [13:16] once you start selling and stuff [13:17] sure [13:17] :p [13:17] ;p [22:10] Made a system change, rebooting to see that the change takes effect. brb .