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A challenge to the Linux Users of the World
A recent posting by George Ou about Windows Home Server brought out a lot of responses from the Linux community. I think that Microsoft deserves to get some competition.Here's the challenge:There are a lot of Linux experts on this site. I challenge them to come up with a list...
Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows XP, Xwindowsjunkie, Linux, Windows Home Server, Linux Distro, Microsoft Windows
Discussion threads 2007-05-26
How can I dual boot if OS is already installed?
Im familiar with the "best practice" manner of formatting your hard drive to dual boot, but as this is my work PC i didnt initially configure it. Id like to be able to dual boot to Vista GOd help meso I can start familiarizing myself with it; and maybe throw...
Tags: Linux, Instant messaging, Operating systems, DownRightTired, bootloader, dual boot, linux distro, operating system
Discussion threads 2007-05-15
Ubuntu reaches out to Novell: backlash ensues
I also favor including non open source drivers in Linux.I agree with the philosophy of including proprietary hardware drivers in Linux distributions for all of the reasons that you stated. As you stated if some GPL purists want a "clean" distributio
Tags: open source report, ubuntu, off-topic, novice, marketing, programming, hardware, drivers, windows, wireless, networking, shinderpaljandu, Linux, distro, Novell Inc.
Discussion threads 2006-12-01
Korn shell with Linux?
Are there any versions of Linux that support the Korn shell and the vi editor?Yeshttp://linux.ittoolbox.com/nav/t.asp?t=431&p=431&h1=431Why would you use korn when you have bash?vi is in the typical linux install.Thank youI use korn with the vi editor at work and I want to simulate the enviroment at work as closely as...
Tags: Linux, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Korn Shell
Discussion threads 2005-10-08
Linux Distro ?
http://www.ubuntulinux.org/;)http://distrowatch.com is a good url to remember for linux.Linux Distro ?What is the name of the new distro called, ubo...something. I read about it in PC World and would like to download it. Lost the damn mag.!just to add a little more information: ubunto is gnome based...
Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux Distro, Linux
Q&A 2005-10-06
DOWNLOAD: The technology behind BitTorrent means smarter P2P
http://techrepublic.com.com/5138-10880-5710660.htmlAre you using P2P networks in your organization? What should we know about P2P before we deploy it? I have personally used a BitTorrent client to download patches for the MMOPRG [i]World of Warcraft;[/i] [b]do you have other practical examples of this protocol?[/b]Linux distrosI use Bittorrent to download Linux distros...
Tags: Peer to peer (P2P), BitTorrent, P2P, Linux Distros
Discussion threads 2005-05-17

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i am not able install linux work station 4.while i am putting cd it is asking for cdrom driver . pls help .thanks in advance.You need to give a lot more info.For instance what is "linux work station 4"? Any particular distribution of Linux?And what type of hardware? ...
Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, mrksamy@..., Linux, distro
Discussion threads 2007-04-16
Linux Live!
I have been going hog wild with Live CD's and I must say I am impressed! In fact you can create your own! It fun too.Check out http://www.linux-live.org/I put a Slax CD in my laptop and bada bing I had a nice OS running and it found my...
Tags: Linux, Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, live distro, distro
Discussion threads 2006-06-11
Xandros.....Sweet
I just put my installation gallery together on flickr for Xandros. What a simple and very cool Linux distro. My favorite feature is the ability to run Windows applications on a Linux desktop. This feature is called CrossOver Office and I LOVE it! For kicks, I loaded Internet Explorer and...
Tags: CrossOver Office, Linux, Xandros
Blog posts 2006-01-30
Source Mage?
I decided to scan the list of distros on distrowatch..Sourcemage gnu-linux?! ~blink~WTF?has anyone else never heard of this one?http://www.sourcemage.org/they are trying to get a distro together, based on what distro I have yet to figure out.They don't use standard names for positions within the team... they call themselves "Mages"I'm not...
Tags: distro, Jaqui, linux, Mage, tagging sucks
Discussion threads 2007-01-06
Window's to Linux
My company is wanting me to learn Linux. I have no problem with this other than the fact that I have dealt strictly with Windows since 3.0 I have degrees in Windows and Cisco but have never taken the time I planed to learn Linux. I was wondering if anyone...
Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Microsoft Windows, OPEN SOURCE, window, dragonsyre@..., distro, Linux
Discussion threads 2007-04-12
Where are some ISO Images of CPUBuilders distro
Hello all, I was hoping that some of you guy's could lead me into the right direction as to where I could download some ISO's of this particular distro of linux CPUBuilders. I can't seem to find it on their website. I'm getting ready to submit my resume to a...
Tags: Linux, UNIX, distro
Discussion threads 2005-06-14
My distro can beat up your distro
I just had to read a blog titled, "All Linux Distros Suck." The author, Anonymous Geek, is actually a Linux user, but his/her post is really a refutation of the popular tactic of talking smack about people who are using any other Linux distro than the one you're currently using....
Tags: Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Selena Frye
Blog posts 2008-04-02
Control printers in Linux from the command line
horsepuckyPardonez-moi? RH9 is not the latest version available of a Red Hat Linux distribution. There are both the Red Had Enterprise Linux versions and the Fedora Core versions that have come out since then. Either there's something seriously out of whack with this article in general, or...
Tags: apotheon, CUPS, distro, floor mat, Linux
Discussion threads 2004-11-08
Easy Managbale Web Server
Ok, I dont really know Linux. I wont to setup a Web Server and Email POP3 Server to sit on our network live to store our web and email.What is the best version to use?Where is the best easy to follow how to set it all up for free on...
Tags: E-mail, Linux, Servers, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, distro, server
Q&A 2006-06-04
Secured Linux Administration
i just want to know how can i manage/admin remotely my linux server.ssh? telnet? etc.? other recommended secured tools?thanksI would recommend webmin (www.webmin.com go to webman.com at your own peril).Webmin is a web based "all in one" admin tool. It is quite nice and can be used over SSL.You...
Tags: cybernetworm, distro, Linux, security, SSH, Webmin
Q&A 2005-08-08
Run a secure Linux server with Annvix
Press ReleaseThis story sounds like a press release. Has anyone actually looked at this distribution?I have not-BobI added it to my listI agree. I read the article. I went to the web page. I didn't see any real analysis of how this distro is more secure; just the assertion that...
Tags: Annvix, Bastille Linux, Bob.Nance@..., distro, kernel, linux, Linux server, server
Discussion threads 2005-05-10
Demotivators with a Linux twist
Reddit sent me to this Flickr slideshow, which contains eight Demotivator-style posters mocking various Linux distros. Really freakin' funny if you know your distro quirks...or if you just know an insufferable Linux zealot who'll turn redfaced at the sight of Penguin-bashing. Happy funtimes either way. by Jay Garmon
Tags: Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Jay Garmon
Blog posts 2006-05-18
compTIA linux+ is vendor neutral certification.
Hi,I found compTIA linux+ is vendor neutral certification and gives all linux required information untill you are not doing research on o/s work. Its quite good. I had wok on AIX linux project, hard enough. I'd given compTIA linux+ exam and passed it. By going through study i get familiar...
Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, compTIA, certification, Linux
Discussion threads 2005-11-03
Linux Distro Support for Oracle
After recently looking into the potential installation of Oracle on a machine at home, i have found that Oracle only support Red Hat, Suse and Ansianux.Ok so being as head stong as i am, i'm going for it anyway.Has anyone had any experiences with Oracle on a 'none supported' Distro?If...
Tags: Linux, OPEN SOURCE, Application servers, Operating systems, UNIX, Oracle Corp., runInstaller
Discussion threads 2005-10-18
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