Pytanie #1:
What Is The Point Of Ubuntu?
So, most people install Linux on their system, because their system can no longer handle newer versions of Windows. Ubuntu requires even more resources than Windows 7.A lot of people will install Linux, because they are either running a server, or are developers. I am no computer expert, but for a server, isn't it less resources being taken by OS = better?
So, why is Ubuntu so popular?
Pytanie #2:
Way to transfer files between windows and linux?
I have my netbook and my desktop. The netbook is running windows 7 and the desktop is running linux mint.They are joined to the same internet connection, so rather than uploading files to the internet and downloading them, how can I transfer them quickly? Neither of them have amazing specs either, so transfering the data using a memory stick wouldn't be ideal.
The reason I note about joning the same internet connection, when i send files to my brother over an instant messanger, the files transfer at really quick speeds. So I'm guessing that if i transfer the files via the internet - but straight to each other - than it will be quick. But I don't know how, so I need your help, thanks
Pytanie #3:
How can an application like SUSE 10.1 Linux Server support connections up to 100 Windows Vista/7 Workstations?
Full questions is: Explain with reason why such an application like SUSE 10.1 Linux Server can support connections to 100 Windows Vista/7 Workstations.Well yeah it is because its a networking operating system, but i need a little more information why.
Pytanie #4:
about open source operating systems ubuntu linux etc?
so i have been thinking about installing an open source OS because Vista is shitty and it might make me computer go fasterfirst Q is, do you recommend a particular one and some reasons?
and is it possible to keep my microsoft suite (word, powerpoint etc) otherwise do you know a good replacement?
thanks in advanced
Pytanie #5:
How to turn a computer into a server?
I was just at a fundraiser sale, and found a rather nice computer for $50. It had a decent processor, and I loaded it up with a couple gigs of ram, and it's running just fine.What I want to do is turn that computer into a server that I can use. I have heard it can be done, but I have no clue how to go about it.
What I am looking to do:
Create a server (Either windows or any linux distro) which will run PHP/MySQL. I have to be able to put allow java files on it...That's the next part I plan on learning, and have no clue what a server needs to be able to use java files.
Either a step by step guide, a website, or whatever it may be! I just want to take advantage of this time to learn more about client/server interface....
Here to answer any questions, thanks to anyone who takes the time to answer!
Pytanie #6:
Using Linux OS on a Virtual Machine?
I'm gonna test a Linux based OS on my Virtual Box, but I'm totally clueless to this OS as I've only used Windows so far..I found out that there are many Linux based OSes according to users needs..like Ubuntu for beginners, PSLinuxOS for windows users, Linux mint for looks etc...but I'm clueless which one to get...I'd say my experience is above average, working with computers, with the exception I don't know languages, but their basics (lol) and never used any other OS than Windows. Can anyone suggest me, giving a reason why I should get a particular one? If I like it, I might switch to it in my harddisk as well. Thanks.
Edit: I hope it does support Virtualization. Gonna test it tomorrow because I'm gonna start downloading both the things now..As for RAM, yeah I got 8 GB of it.
Edit: Is there any big difference if I get Ubuntu Ultimate Edition 2.7 or the simple one off the main webpage? Thanks.
Pytanie #7:
How To Uninstall Puppy Linux?
I installed Puppy Linux full to the hard drive, but I decided I want just a frugal install, so I can try other distros as well. Do I just delete the folders Puppy made for the full installation?Pytanie #8:
How do i install and use both windows xp and fedora(or any other linux) in one pc without any live CD?
I installed fedora onto my pc which had xp preinstalled but im unable to boot fedora without live disc...can any1 help me out with this...??...Pytanie #9:
Red Hat Linux iso download?
Hi! Where can I download a Linux Red Hat iso or Ubuntu for free? Can you please give me a link?Pytanie #10:
Installing KTorrent 4.0.3 in LinuxMint?
I've no idea about how to install just about anything that is not in the software manager, I've looked everywhere on the net and I cannot find an instructions guide for KTorrent 4.0.3I ask to please do not send me to a link to a site explaining how to install programs in Linux unless it expressly talks about this program and explains it step by step, kind of like a dummy guide for dummies but more like for zombie dummies, Which is actually the way I intend for you to answer.
Thank you very much for your troubles I am deeply grateful, I am just about to implode in to a black hole from the stress this program has put me through.
I appreciate the answer, but I'm going to need much more than that.
Pytanie #11:
Where do I go to download a full copy of Linux to put on my first built PC?
I hate Windows Vista and Windows 7, but I love XP. Everyone is saying that I should not but XP, and that I should get Win 7. So I just want to try Linux until I decide, or I may decide to keep Linux (I've never used it before). Is Linux good? How is it different from Windows? Also, where do I go to download the latest, full version? Do I have to download one of those kernel things?Thanks.
Pytanie #12:
What am I doing wrong with this code?
When you select the button that says "Browser", it makes a prompt come up that says "What's your browser". I want an alert box to come up with the information about that browser when you enter the name of it into the prompt. How do I do that? Because when I enter in the name, the prompt box just goes away when I select "OK".<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Strict//EN" " Click Here ;
<html xmlns=" Click Here ; xml:lang="en" lang="en">
<head>
<meta name="generator" content="HTML Tidy for Linux (vers 6 November 2007), see www.w3.org" />
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" />
<title>Browser information</title>
<style type="text/css">
#border {
border: 1px solid;
border-width: 1px solid;
border-color: gray;
background-color: #C0C0C0;
text-align: center;
}
</style>
<script type="text/javascript">
var browser=navigator.appName;
</script>
<script type="text/javascript">
function pop() {
var name=prompt("What's your browser?");
}
</script>
<script type="text/javascript">
var name=prompt("What's your browser?");
if (name=="Chrome")
{
alert ("Google Chrome is a web browser developed by Google that uses the WebKit layout engine and application framework.");
}
else if (name=="Internet Explorer");
{
alert("Windows Internet Explorer (formerly Microsoft Internet Explorer; abbreviated to MSIE or, more commonly, IE), is a series of graphical web browsers developed by Microsoft and included as part of the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems starting in 1995.");
}
else if(name=="Safari")
{
alert("Safari is a web browser developed by Apple. First released as a public beta on January 7, 2003 on the company's Mac OS X operating system, it became Apple's default browser beginning with Mac OS X v10.3 "Panther." Safari is also the native browser for the iPhone OS.");
}
else if (name="Firefox");
{
alert ("Mozilla Firefox is a free and open source web browser descended from the Mozilla Application Suite and managed by Mozilla Corporation.");
}
</script>
<script type="text/javascript">
function info() {
alert("Your browser's name is "+browser);
}
</script>
<style type="text/css">
div.c1 {font-weight: bold;}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div id="border" class="c1">Browser information</div>
<script type="text/javascript">
document.write("This is the place to find out your browser information.");
document.write("If you want to find out your browser information, simply select that button down there.");
</script>
<p><br /><br /></p>
<div id="content_intro">
Once you press the button below, enter in either of the following:</br>
<ul>
<li>Chrome</li>
<li>Internet Explorer</li>
<li>Safari</li>
<li>Firefox</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div id="buttons">
<form>
<input type="button" value="Browser" onClick="pop()" />
<input type="button" value="Your Browser's Name Is..." onclick="info()"/>
</form>
</div>
</body>
</html>
No. Ron. It's just for fun. I'm just trying this out. How can I do it??
Pytanie #13:
Simple Question about Linux Web Hosting?
Does my computer have to run on Linux in order to manage a website that uses the Linux OS?Pytanie #14:
windows vs linux, which is better?
Okay to start off I have only used windows all my life. I have heard that linux is more efficient and that you can customize it to your liking. Basically what are the advantages and disadvantages of linux? And is ubuntu the best linux version?Pytanie #15:
Question about DSL (DAMN SMALL LINUX) and Remote Desktop?
Can I install DSL on a machine and have it connect to a Windows XP computer that is on the same network? I usually use Remote Desktop Connection on Windows 7, but if I install DSL on a machine, what program can I use to Remote Desktop into a Windows XP computer?Thank you in advanced for any answers.
Pytanie #16:
Need a cheap,but good durable computer?
Hey everyone. I need a new computer because my current one is totally messed up. Literally. I did an update about 9 months ago that totally messed up my computer. I did what was supposed to be a 100MB update but it turned up to be 5.4GB update. I had 5.7GB to start on this computer and the update took up 5.4GB when it was supposed to take 100MB? Doesn't make sense but it did.What I need is a new cheap computer I can buy in a store. I do not want another netbook, they usually suck :) What I want is a laptop that is nothing too fancy but looks nice. Gotta range from like 300-400 bucks because as I said, I want a cheap durable nice looking computer.
I do not trust websites because last time I used ebay, I lost 600 dollars for a broken HP Pavillion laptop that was beyond fixing. Please give me a website like best buy where I can find a nice one.
More info: I don't need like 300GB. 150-200GB is perfectly fine. I don't want refurbished I want brand new because refurbished ones tend to have problems and usually don't have the option for a warranty.
Please try to make sure it's a well known reliable computer. I don't want a crap computer that runs windows 7 (windows 7 is a fine OS but look at my example) and crashes like every minute, but it can have a Windows 7 OS.
Also make sure there are usually no defects. That would be great.
I know this is a lot to ask for everyone, but Im not good with getting good computers. NO APPLES PLEASE!
Thanks
Reasons I need a new computer.
1. My sister needs one for high school so I was thinking I would give her this one.
2. I don't know how to clear space off of it because I don't know how to work Linux
3. It loses 2MB every day, but my sister can work around that
4. It sometimes freezes (rarely but it does).
Pytanie #17:
Computer For Animation?
need to know which apple computer is best for Animation studio work and are there any Linux distro which are great to do animation work?my bro is in the animation field and i want to give him something which is the best..i am a Linux and open source supporterdont give me microsoft configuration \software i am a Tier 2 Research Engineer for the Biggest Software Company in world (company policy does not allow me to mention them but i hope you get the hint)
Pytanie #18:
How can I change the appearance(Wallpapers, Themes, Icons, Fonts, etc.) Linux Mint 9 Isadora?
I need help on modifying the appearance of Linux Mint 9 Isadora.We have a project on school. We have to make a bootable Flash Drive that contains a Linux Operating System and modify its appearance. I choose Linux Mint 9.
I already boot Linux Mint 9 Isadora on my 8GB Flash Drive but i don't know how to modify
the appearance of that OS(Linux Mint 9 Isadora) while it is booting on the Flash Drive. Can anyone help me with this?
Thanks a lot.
I mean i already know where to change backgrounds and fonts. But i can't save it. If i boot again the OS in the flash drive the old appearance always appear. Not the one that I customized. :(
Pytanie #19:
What is the best Linux to use, some say Linux Mint 8? Some say Ubuntu?
I am wiping Windows and installing Linux.Pytanie #20:
Why people use windows when there is linux?
Im not against windows its an excellent OS in and i didn`t have any problem with it, but why people dont use linux when it does same job as windows for free???is there anything wrong with linux that i don`t know?
Any only if you have used both!!!!
Pytanie #21:
Easy Multiple OS Boot?
I'm running Windows 7 together with Linux kubuntu and im using GRUB to choose between them at start up. The problem is that it automatically chooses Kubuntu as the default choice after 30 seconds and GRUB just does not look cool... Can someone help me find a boot manager better than GRUB? I don't mind paying for it as long as its better.Pytanie #22:
Is the CEH certificate worth getting?
I am in school for network system administration. I came across all kind of ethical hacker test prep. It seems very expensive to do the online courses, is it something that will get me hired? Should I just stick with the A+, Cisco, Microsoft and linux certs? or is the CEH worth getting? Thanks in advance!Pytanie #23:
openSUSE and Novell License trouble...?
I built an OS with SUSE studio and when I run it, it shows a Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise license. I don't know what to do after that...Pytanie #24:
Is running an OS from an external hard drive bad for it?
My roommate thinks that running a Linux distribution from an external hard drive will ware it down, and will generally just be a bad idea. Is this true?Pytanie #25:
Does Windows 7 support MySQL?
I am looking to learn MySQL and wasn't sure if i could use it on Windows 7 64bit because it said MySQL is for linux.Pytanie #26:
"My mouse stop working every time i lift it up from the table why is this? this is not just OS .i have linux a?
"My mouse stop working every time i lift it up from the table why is this? this is not just OS .i have linux and vista both same thing so its not drivers"Pytanie #27:
How do I find a mentor in programming?
I am just out of high school and i'm deeply interested in programming, particularly web development. I have a strong desire to create things that are useful and solve problems.Back-story
I have worked part time during my high school in a cyber cafe as a sort of "sysadmin" and have much exposure to configuring computers and making them work as desired. For the most part, I worked in a Windows environment but recently I convinced my principal to let me move our systems to Ubuntu Linux (For ease of use/better security at cheaper prices + licensing issues) and that has worked great.
What's happening now:
Recently, a web development startup arranged to share our office and I've been intrigued by what they do and would love to do that. I therefore want to go further and learn more than just configuring stuff but actually create my own stuff.
What I have done:
I researched on programming and decided to learn python. Reasons are that it is supposed to be simple and effective, and I can easily practice on my Ubuntu Linux pc. I am using a number of free tutorials which i got from the python website and I am keeping a blog of my failures and discoveries on programming in python. I am focusing on actually learning how to think like a programmer and understand how programming really work as i read that once i get the basics of how programming works, learning another language will be easier.
Current needs:
I've read that having a mentor is very valuable when learning programming. I am interested in getting one that I can look at my code and make comments and help me understand certain things i read in the tutorials which i find difficult to understand.
Question?
How do I identify a python mentor?
Pytanie #28:
Linux mint 9 disk partition?
Hi, i downloaded linux mint, at present i use ubuntu 10.04, I am interested to change to linux mint 9.Can anyone please tell me in detail how to make disk partition while installing linux mint9. i have 80 GB hard disk wanted to make into two parts one for system and other for saving personal records in 30:50.
please help
Pytanie #29:
Linux bash shell question?
How can I use the $ character without linux interpreting it as a variable? For example, if I haveecho "Your account balance is $100.00" > newfile
When I open newfile, it just says
Your account balance is
I think it's because linux thinks $ is prompting for a variable name. Is there any way around this?
Pytanie #30:
Black screen after ubuntu loads (Powerpc)?
Hey, finally just got ubuntu to install on my emac a1002, I had to use the powerpc version. The install went fine, it restarted and loaded ubuntu, but after it loads goes to a blank black screen. And I imagine it sits there forever, yet I've only left if for about 5mins or so.The emac is from 2003, and has a 1ghz processor (Powerpc) and has 256mb ram.
So is there any solution to this, please help. I am new to both Linux and Mac.
Pytanie #31:
How can i install android on my phone?
the specification said it was a linux programming NAND. Im not sure with the OS. can someone help me?android os cannot be installed on other phone?
Pytanie #32:
verify an email address using checkdnsrr ?
I have created a form for my newsletter, it's a php files and I have 2 form in it (one for the email and another one for the name) I want to use checkdnsrr to verify that the email exists so could you help me with it because I having troubles, and where to insert it? I am using a linux server so i don't need a customized script :)I have 2 other small problems...if you want do not answer them I will be glad if you could answer the 1st one but I'm having 2 small problems regarding the newsletter and i'm looking for help :)
1- I need a cron script for my blast.php file coz I want to send my newsletter every monday at 9 pm or so...could you help me :) where to insert it?
2- I need to filter my form to deter SQL injection, and that's pretty hard because when I had firefox I had an extension which is basically an SQL injector I used it to scan my site and there is 180 type of sql injection ( I know that because of that extension, if you ask me I know about 10 ways but this extension is better than me :D ) So is there a way to protect my site from 180 sql injections ....do u have any script?
I have obtained some script from Microsoft but those file are .aspx and my form is .php so it doesn't work....thanks for your help :P
@just "JR" :
I use mysql database
and you're right we should understand the scripts, I do, but it is the first time that I create a newsletter and I don't wanna use any paid service, so that's why I'm having these problems, i downloaded the script from developphp.com and it's one of the best...i know that I can set the cron job from cpanel actually I will host my site on bluehost.com and they can set up the newsletter but I want to get my hands dirty :P besides if ANY host set up anything for you, I don't think that you can check the script, thus you won't be able to know whether it's good or not, so i prefer to do it myself, at least I know it's my fault right? that's one of many reasons why I don't use cms, do it yourself, enjoy it yourself and have more experience...That's me :D
Pytanie #33:
Please! Help me decide: Mac or PC for University laptop?
Alright so I intend on buying myself a new laptop, as my waste of money $600 EEE PC is becoming a pain as it's OS (Linux) isn't even compatible with my university's internet connections/programs.What am I looking for?
- good quality
- price should be reasonable, but I am willing to pay for however much as long as the quality is worth it.
- I need a laptop that can do the basic school-related stuff --Microsoft Office, Adobe Reader, and Internet especially
- light, durable
- lots of memory for photos as I enjoy taking pictures and videos during trips – although my video-editinng/movie making skills don't exist.
- Something stable/safe to use for someone like me who has one-handedly crashed my dad's computer(a PC btw) 3 times without trying and knowing it!
- I'd also like a CD slot.. as my Asus EEE 901 didn't have one because it was so tiny – speaking of size, I don't want another net book.
- I'm also considering using it for games.. such as WoW or Sims 3, but this is really just an option, if the laptop can't have it, I'm fine with it, as it's not the main purpose of the purchase
I've asked many friends and I get mixed reviews. So if someone can please CONVINCE me to buy one or the other, and what model, I would be so grateful and pick them as best answer with 5 stars :)
Thank you!
Pytanie #34:
im trying to put linux on my laptop?
What distribution and version should I start with? I have an IBM thinkpad 600 PII 233mhz, 196mb ram, floppy, no cd, and a 6 gb hdd. How could I go about installing this? It has a usb drive but it cant boot to usb. Thanks!Pytanie #35:
How to un-install the pidgin that is currently on my hp mini Linux and install the new one?
I have the stuff on my mini for the new pidgin, i just dont know how to take out the old and put in the new. HelpppppppppPytanie #36:
How can I sell Linux things?
Like I heard people sell linux cd's but I don't think thats good enough to sell. Do you think I can put a bunch of os's on a Cd and sell it. or can like keychains and wrist bands and stuff and sell it. or make pics and sell it? I really wanna know thxand by os's i mean linux distro's
Pytanie #37:
compiz snow effect won't install?
I'm a linux noob and I did some research and found the following command line to install the unsupported compiz plugins including snow and atlantis:$ sudo aptitude install compiz-fusion-plugins-unsupported
However, when I press enter it tells me it cant find it and nothing was changed. Any help?!
(Oh and please keep your answers in as nubbly language as possible)
Thanks!
Pytanie #38:
Ubuntu file permissions on a separate partition?
Alright, so I've had XP forever... but I decided to get into Linux a bit, so I thought Ubuntu would be a good start.Well, I'll spare you the story.
Basically, I'm running on "demo" mode in Ubuntu... straight off the disc.
I need a way to change file permissions on my Ubuntu partition through Windows or Linux so that I can recover certain files on my previous Ubuntu desktop.
Answers ASAP would be awesomely appreciated... I have months of work stuck in that damned partition... would KILL me if it was all lost....
Pytanie #39:
problem with wireless connection on lucid linux (10.04)?
ok so i can connect to my wireless easily and download and surf the internet but every three minutes or so randomly my internet stops working....i stay connected to my router yet no pages will load and nothing will download. however i know its not the modem or router because my girlfriends computer also a laptop (running windows vista) has none of these symptoms and easily stays connected. well any advice you could give would be amazing. and thank you in advance.Pytanie #40:
Whats better Linux (such as Ubuntu) or Windows.?
which one wins hands down in many aspects?Pytanie #41:
HOw to set linux ftp server when user creates file to set file premission?
I installed a server vsftpd on Ubuntu 10 but when I login on ftp and upload some files it sets to premission 600. How can I change that?Pytanie #42:
Re-asking: I want to install Ubuntu for a laptop with very good stats?
I asked this in hardware, but I guess software should be better. Help me out Linux people.Do I choose the desktop or the netbook version. I have a laptop with pretty good stats, so I guess that the netbook thing is for those smaller computers with less processing power and memory?
Ah yes, sorry. I didn't see the answers.
Pytanie #43:
I have an old desktop running Windows XP Home...?
and it freezes a lot because the OS is too powerful for it. The company that made it is called Micron PC or something like that and it has an Intel processor, but was originally built for Windows 98/2000. I'm thinking about installing a Linux OS on it to see how well it runs. I want to try Ubuntu, but I'm not familiar with any of the Linux products. Does anyone have any suggestions of what to install on this computer? And secondly, can Linux be installed on an Acer laptop that's running an upgraded version of Windows 7?Pytanie #44:
Mandriva vs ubuntu vs linux mint?
witch one is the best.Pytanie #45:
Are all computers of University of Edinburgh using linux?
I am going to University of Edinburgh to study. And I find some information that all computers in university of edinburgh are using linux ?!?!?! I also heard that some professors from computer science asked their students to finish every homework on linux, is it true?Pytanie #46:
Which operating system should I put on a laptop with only 256mb or RAM?
I am going to sell it on eBay, so I don't want to put Windows 95, 98 or 2000, as it makes it sound old.I was thinking of Linux, DSL and Linux puppy seem quite basic, but are there any other versions that would run on this system?
Thanks
Pytanie #47:
I accidentially formatted a reiserfs disk as fat32 and I need to get the data back!!!?
I formatted a disk that was reiserfs to fat32 by mistake! Is there any way I can get the data back!!! I am using linux so don't suggest windows software! PLEASE HELP ASAP!!!No, formatting a disk just resets the mbr and tells the disk nothing is on it. The data is there. I just am asking for a good program to get it back. Maybe if you used linux you'd notice sometimes devices change like sdc becomes sdd in some caseds when you unplug/plug in devices. So it was trying to format a flash drive but accidentially formatted my hard driive.
Pytanie #48:
How to block Teamviewer with iptables?
I want to block teamviewer with iptables on a linux proxi server.Thanks.
Pytanie #49:
VLC & flashPlayer acrobate for OpenSuse 10.2?
Hi I'm Looking for vlc and flshplayer acrobate for my linux 10.2can any one plz help me plz
Pytanie #50:
How do I create a Linux install .ISO in CD/DVD?
How do I CREATE a Linux install .iso CD/DVD? Better yet, how can I do this in Microsoft Windows WITHOUT MinGW or MSYS or those pointless programs.I already went to the LFS website, It REQUIRES a pre-existing Linux installation to create either a new OS, or a Boot CD/DVD. That is not something I have, or can change at the moment. I've tried using several compressed versions of linux (i.e. puppy linux, DSL, etc.) and "persistent .iso's" on usb, but to no avail.
The previous answers were: Get an .iso creator. They only build an .iso! They do NOT create an INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT. I need the iso to boot a specific build environment so it can partition, install, link, and compile the OS to said media.
This done with SCRIPTING, particularly with the "boot.img" file or other sripts. Where can I find examples of these? Is there even a tutorial on how to do this from M.Windows?
I have these tools:
Web Browser
GNU IDE (compiler, gcc, g++, libs)
Neccessary packages to create Linux
Optional Packages for linux
Cool Packages for LInux (like Compiz)
Kernel (current and 2.6.9RC1)
Syslinux-4.02
IMG creation wizzard
ISO creation wizzard
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