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- Introduction to Linux boot loaders
- See how the Linux boot loaders LILO and GRUB work, and how to configure and manage them.One of the remaining mysteries of Linux for many people is how to change the system startup. Sure, you've completed the installation, but now you want to tweak it a little bit. Perhaps you've...
- Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Vincent Danen, loader, Using LILO, LILO, Linux, Grub, boot loader
- Technical articles 2001-10-10
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- Tech Tip: Password-protect LILO
- Protecting computers from unwanted intruders is a daunting task. If attackers are able to physically reach your box, they can obtain root access in a matter of minutes. Their obvious attack method is to push the reboot button and boot into Linux in...
- Tags: Guest Contributor, Linux Tips Newsletter, Password, Linux, BIOS, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Components
- Technical articles 2003-12-08
- Linux and Suse
- I was wondering if there is anyway to boot linux and SUSE on the computer. I have found how you can boot XP and linux, but thats not what I want. Any info???:| ahh, SuSE is a Linux OSSuSE = Linux, Simple.Otherwise, maybe it's something else that you...
- Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, pandemonium_magick@..., Linux, SuSE, LILO
- Discussion threads 2007-08-10
- Lost login
- I have Red Hat Linux 9 installed on another computer but it has been so long since I used it I forgetmy login username and password. Is there a way to get around this?yes you can login in single user mode also called as resuce mode and reset...
- Tags: Linux, OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, AbbeTech, LILO, Press
- Q&A 2004-10-19
- Resolution issue with XF86Config-4
- I have an issue where the Display Driver settings in XF86config-4 are preventing the GUI form being visible, i know how to correct this, however i cannot get to a terminal from GUI login. Anyone know a keystroke for this? or a way to interrupt LILO to do it?Cheersyou did...
- Tags: OPEN SOURCE, XF86Config-4
- Q&A 2005-10-15
- Remove Linux from dual boot and pc
- Hi,I have a sony laptop that has LILO Boot Menu installed. It will boot to Mandrake Linux or Windows ME. I need to remove the LILO and Linux and have it boot straight into ME.I suggest you back up to another drive anything you absolutely must save from the ME...
- Tags: Casemaker, Linux, PC
- Q&A 2005-11-28
- Dual boot Fedora Core 3 and XP
- Has anyone successfully dual booted FC3 with XP? I'm contemplating giving it a bash no pun intended, but I've read nothing but problems with FC1/2 dual boot and the few posts I've found on FC3 have been bad news too.multi bootI multiboot my systemwith far more than 2 os options...
- Tags: boot, Choppit, dual boot, FC3, Fedora Core, Fedora Project, linux, Microsoft Windows XP, red hat
- Discussion threads 2005-01-24
- Grub Vs. LILO
- Grub Vs. LILOWhat is your preferred load method for linux on a dual boot system?lilo for meonly because I wasn't impressed with boot interface for grub.they both work fine, I just didn't like the look / feel of grub.I like grubI can customize grub a little more than LILO, but...
- Tags: distro, grub, LILO, linux, ORBIT_C1
- Discussion threads 2005-07-08
- can't boot linux
- Linux & XP were the 2 OS in my system.later I installed 98;thereafter linux was not booting.is there a way to boot itre-install lilo / grubms' loadlin with win98 doesn't dualboot.should have a recue mode in the boot cd that will reinstall the bootloader so you can boot both.
- Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux
- Discussion threads 2005-01-07
- Edit boot stanzas in GRUB
- Linux singleA particularly useful application of this which has got me out of trouble a couple of times is to edit the line which starts with 'kernel and to append the word ' single' to the end. i.e. kernel /vmlinuz ro root=/dev/hdc5 vga=788 noapic acpi=ht singleThis gets you into single...
- Tags: hard drive, hkphooey, linux, MBR, virus, virus protection
- Discussion threads 2005-03-05
- Installing Windows XP over Sun Solaris 10
- I have a Sun workstation and want to make it dual booting one with other OS being XP. I have googled a little but all I find is installing Sun over XP not the other way. LILO I guess is dos based.. so any idea folks...Thanks!!XP have a boot.ini
- Tags: hard drive, hardware, HDD Space, linux, Microsoft Windows XP, networking, software, Sun Microsystems Inc., Sun Solaris, Sun Solaris 10, vikasvm@..., windows
- Discussion threads 2006-11-02
- Edit boot stanzas in GRUB
- Learn to use the GRUB boot manager to manipulate boot commands. Delivered each Tuesday, TechRepublic's free Linux NetNote provides tips, articles, and other resources to help you hone your Linux skills. Automatically sign up today! GRUB is a boot loader for Linux and other...
- Tags: Linux, Vincent Danen, Grub, stanza, kernel, Linux Tips Newsletter, TechRepublic Inc., Operating Systems, Software
- Technical articles 2005-03-03
- TMZ IE Toolbar (exe)
- Track your favorite celebrities right in your browser. Just choose Britney, LiLo, Paris, or whomever. Be the first to see TMZ Headlines in the ticker. No matter where you are the on the Web. One-click access to your favorite gossip Headlines, Videos, Photos. Add your favorite websites to your Toolbar....
- Tags: America Online Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web Browsers, Corporate Communications, Web Site Development, Internet, Marketing
- Software downloads 2008-07-23
- Customize Linux with these 10 boot prompt options
- One of the reasons Linux-based systems are so popular is their configurability -- almost every aspect of the operating system's behavior can be customized. Ten of the most useful Linux prompt options available to you at boot time are explored here. These options can be activated by typing them in...
- Tags: Option, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software
- Download resources 2007-04-05
- The access to the Red Hat
- I have eventually installed the Red Hat 9.0 (I changed IDE configuration from my bios-put compatible mode), but now when everything is finihed I can't have an access to the Red HAt...I have two systems installed in my computer...One is Windows XP and the second is Red Hat 9.0...Now when...
- Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Red Hat Inc., Linux, loader
- Q&A 2005-07-15
- Tech Tip: Back up your system with Mondo
- Learn how to back up your system with Mondo. Backing up your system is extremely important, but having usable backups is even more vital. If your server or workstation has a hardware failure and you need to reconstruct the machine, restoring from homegrown backup...
- Tags: Guest Contributor, Linux Tips Newsletter, CD, Backup, ISO, Mondo, Backups, Iso standards, Process Improvement, Quality, Business Operations
- Technical articles 2004-07-27
- How to install Grub
- Hi,I used to have XP and Fedora 5 running in the same computer, using Grub as the boot loader. I had to reinstall Windows, and yes it over wrote the MBR. Now my system boot Windows only.How can I install grub again, and keep my old linux installation? I tried...
- Tags: Grub, windows, linux, grub prompt, MBR, yukon0196, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2006-07-26
- DriveWizard (exe)
- CompuApps DriveWizard allows you to upgrade, mirror clone, restore, automatically back up your hard drive to another hard drive. You can expand/resize your hard drive. Supports FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, HPFS, Ext2, EXT3, ResizerFS, LILO & Grub file systems. Limited support for Dynamic hard drives. Works in native true Windows mode...
- Tags: Hard Drive, CompuApps DriveWizard, DriveWizard Support
- Software downloads 2004-02-25
- Using Single-Purpose SAS Macros to Format EXCEL Spreadsheets With DDE
- Single-purpose macros for formatting EXCEL spreadsheets are described in this paper. The paper also discusses the DDE triplet and doublet and with a more in-depth look at X4ML commands that are used for formatting EXCEL spreadsheets from inside SAS. The macros exemplify modularity which reduces complexity by hiding internal X4ML...
- Tags: Excel Spreadsheet, SAS Institute, Macro, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software
- White papers 2005-03-09
- Review of Linux Mandrake 7.0 beta (Oxygen)
- Vincent Danen was lucky enough to get his hands on a copy of the Linux Mandrake 7.0 beta release. In this Daily Drill Down, he reviews the installation; highlights its pros, cons, and updates; and provides commentary on the release.On Dec. 22, 1999, MandrakeSoft unveiled the future of Linux Mandrake...
- Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Vincent Danen, Oxygen, Drakx GUI, Linux, Linux Mandrake 7.0, disk
- Technical articles 2000-02-04
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