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- SolutionBase: How Yumex makes a better Linux updater than yum
- Yumex, doesn't sound so tasty.After reading the artical, my first impression is, "There's got to be a better way to install software" I got tired reading it let alone doing it. I like Linux, I'm constently trying a different distro in hopes I'll find just the right one for me,...
- Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, papawdalton, Yumex, Linux
- Discussion threads 2007-06-29
- SolutionBase: How Yumex makes a better Linux updater than yum
- The yum tool is one of the most common utilities used to keep Linux up to date. The problem: It doesn't always work correctly. Jack Wallen shows how Yumex can be a good alternative.I have been dealing with Red Hat based Linux distributionsfor a long time. For most of that...
- Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Yumex, KDE, Linux
- Technical articles 2007-06-20
- IT Dojo: Common mistakes to avoid when you’re installing Linux software
- The release of Ubuntu and other user-friendly distributions has bolstered Linux's popularity among IT pros and end-users alike. Yet Linux neophytes can still stumble over common tasks, like installing new software. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler discusses common mistakes people make when they're trying to add new Linux...
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Linux Software, Information Technology, Strategy, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Management, it dojo, linux, bill detwiler, open source, ubuntu, apt, rpm, yum, yumex, operating system
- Videos 2008-08-25
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- Local yum repo without copying DVDs?
- Is there a way to create a local yum repository without having to copy the contents of the DVD to the local hard drive? I've got four DVD's and a 20 gig HD. I'd prefer yum attempt to install / update directly from the DVDs.Why don't you get...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, DVD
- Discussion threads 2006-09-15
- How to uninstall software on linux?
- It may be a silly question to ask...but I really! dont know how to unintall, or cleanly uninstall a software on linux...im using fedora core...Using the command base that is...no gui.tryman rpmor rpm --helpthat will give you to documentation for Red Hat's Fedora Core command line toolsthe rpm package manager...
- Tags: abu69zooz@..., Apache Software Foundation, Fedora Core, Fedora Project, GUI, linux, server, software, YUM
- Discussion threads 2006-09-24
- Keeping the command line alive
- Over the last year I have noticed something, I pretty much consistently leave a terminal window open on my desktop at all times. I am using Aterm running with the command:aterm -tr -sh 50 -fg yellow -bg black +sbplus I am removing the border I use Enlightenment so all that...
- Tags: Window Environment, Linux, window manager, Open Source, Get Jacked, CLI, Command Line, Enlightenment
- Blog posts 2007-06-11
- 10 common mistakes to avoid when you're installing Linux software
- Installing software in Linux is nothing like it used to be, but there are still some pitfalls to watch out for. If you follow this little guide, your Linux life will be made simpler and safer. Note: This information is also available as a PDF download. ...
- Tags: Linux Software, Package, Kernel, File, Management System, Makefile, PPC Architecture, Linux, Operating Systems, Software, Jack Wallen
- Blog posts 2008-04-14
- How do I... Set up a printer using the Common UNIX Printing System?
- Users often have trouble setting up hardware in Linux because they simply aren't used to the way things are done in Linux. Setting up hardware is relatively simple (once you know where the tools are.) And setting up a printer is one of those jobs made very easy by modern...
- Tags: Jack Wallen
- Blog posts 2008-06-10
- Linux applications I can't live without
- File formats can be a pain thoughI would love to move to linux/open source, but in our corporate environment, we need compatability with internal and external users, who predominately use Microsoft products. Open Office does handle MS file formats, but not 100%. I recently opened an excel spreadsheet with macros...
- Tags: GUI, Linux, Microsoft Corp., MythTV, PeterSS, software, windows
- Discussion threads 2007-01-09
- SolutionBase: Evolve your e-mail past Outlook
- Evolution is aptly named; it truly is the evolution of the Linux groupware client. Although Evolution isn't the easiest to update, it is one of the best company-wide or individual solutions to meet your groupware needs. Jack Wallen shows you what Evolution has to offer. Years...
- Tags: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange Server, Evolution, Server, Button, Calendar, Rule, E-mail Application, E-mail, Groupware, Online Communications, Enterprise Software, Software, Jack Wallen
- Technical articles 2007-11-08
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