I am a computer science student doing an open source project. I have installed Red Hat Linux 3.0 in my system. The problem with this is that RHL 3.0 does not support NTFS or FAT32 drives and hence I am not able to view data stored on these drives. Further more it is giving me a lot of problems while trying to connect to the internet. I dont have much knowledge about linux and hence i want a easy to learn flavour that supports Qt, C++, Java etc. I would also like to know how to burn the .iso files that i download in a cd (to make it bootable) using Nero
I want to know the best Linux distribution that is available for free.?
Red Hat 3.0 is very very old!
The most friendly distribution is Mandriva 2007, followed by Ubuntu.
Below, a link to a cut-and-paste type guide for the most used Linux distribution.
On distros official sites (links on that guide itself) you'll find every info to get in touch with the Linux community and asking for specific help
Reply:ubuntu
Reply:I've come to love Ubuntu Linux. Just about all of the "distros" are free.
http://www.cdburnerxp.se/ can help you with burning those ISOs, assuming you're running Windows.
Reply:I suggest you get another version of Red Hat or Suse that supports your drives. Redhat versions of Linux is supposed to make those things easier to do. I have a C compiler but I suggest you ask someone from field support who works in IT companies for resource. They usually have these on hand. To burn the files, you can download using mediaplayer or RecordNow.exe but do take note that these free files usually have bugs.
Nero has a version of Linux. Linux cannot really detect NTFS / FAT32 since these are Windows file systems. Linux has a different way of connecting to the net as well.
Good luck on your project!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Installing Linux?
Hello, I have windows on my computer (on a 40gb Partition C:/) I have a second partition (40gb D:/) That I would like to install Ubuntu Linux on. Can someone please give me an idea on how to install Linux aswell on the D:/ partition?
Also, When the computer starts can u choose which O/S You want to boot? Or how do i do this?
- Cheers, Daniel
Installing Linux?
u will need to format these drives first and then make partitions and then u can install linux on ur pc...
Reply:Make sure your bios are set to boot from your dvd/cd drive before you try to install, and make sure you defrag windows although this may not be entirely necessary as you are installing on a separate patition. After the initial boot into the installation cd, ubuntu will find both your partitions %26amp; should spot your windows partition. Windows will most likely be on /hda or hda1 so install on /hda2 look for clues as to which is your windows partition, are both partitions exactly 40gb each or is one slightly smaller, it's worth checking this out just in case, also back up anything important, it's unlikely anything will go wrong but you never know.
Ubuntu will probably ask you if you want to use the entire partition, check yes if that's what you want.
grub will be installed on your MBR which is ok don't try to change this unless you know what you are doing. After the install it will give you a choice of what OS to boot into, by default it will most likely be ubuntu after 8 seconds, this can be changed quite easily.
Reply:Hi!
Simply, insert the Ubuntu CD in the drive and restart the computer. Then follow the on-screen instructions to have Ubuntu installed on the 2nd 40GB partition. However, Ubuntu does not require that much free space . Also, any Linux distribution creates a swap partition, and the swap partition size is usually twice that of your RAM memory. Backing up critical data from your Windows might be a good idea. Also, I recommend that, instead of using 39%26gt; GB partition for Ubuntu, you create multiple partitions, including NTFS (or FAT32) for use with MS Windows.
Yes, Ubuntu installs GRUB (Great Unified Boot Loader) which allows you to select which OS to boot.
BTW: In Linux, the partition that you refer as D:\ might be called something as Disk0%26gt;Partition 2
So, be careful when you partition. Automatic settings seem to be OK. Just back up important data before this setup process, if this is the first time you install Linux.
I hope I was helpful!
Good luck!
gardenia
Also, When the computer starts can u choose which O/S You want to boot? Or how do i do this?
- Cheers, Daniel
Installing Linux?
u will need to format these drives first and then make partitions and then u can install linux on ur pc...
Reply:Make sure your bios are set to boot from your dvd/cd drive before you try to install, and make sure you defrag windows although this may not be entirely necessary as you are installing on a separate patition. After the initial boot into the installation cd, ubuntu will find both your partitions %26amp; should spot your windows partition. Windows will most likely be on /hda or hda1 so install on /hda2 look for clues as to which is your windows partition, are both partitions exactly 40gb each or is one slightly smaller, it's worth checking this out just in case, also back up anything important, it's unlikely anything will go wrong but you never know.
Ubuntu will probably ask you if you want to use the entire partition, check yes if that's what you want.
grub will be installed on your MBR which is ok don't try to change this unless you know what you are doing. After the install it will give you a choice of what OS to boot into, by default it will most likely be ubuntu after 8 seconds, this can be changed quite easily.
Reply:Hi!
Simply, insert the Ubuntu CD in the drive and restart the computer. Then follow the on-screen instructions to have Ubuntu installed on the 2nd 40GB partition. However, Ubuntu does not require that much free space . Also, any Linux distribution creates a swap partition, and the swap partition size is usually twice that of your RAM memory. Backing up critical data from your Windows might be a good idea. Also, I recommend that, instead of using 39%26gt; GB partition for Ubuntu, you create multiple partitions, including NTFS (or FAT32) for use with MS Windows.
Yes, Ubuntu installs GRUB (Great Unified Boot Loader) which allows you to select which OS to boot.
BTW: In Linux, the partition that you refer as D:\ might be called something as Disk0%26gt;Partition 2
So, be careful when you partition. Automatic settings seem to be OK. Just back up important data before this setup process, if this is the first time you install Linux.
I hope I was helpful!
Good luck!
gardenia
Which Linux?
OK, I'm officially fed up with malicious corporate interference in my OS. I am just an end-user who only wants to be able to use my computer, not devote my life to removing scumware and maintaining a stable machine. I understand that I must learn coding to really understand this stuff, and will learn C when I get the time. Until then, though, I was planning on switching my 1.5 celeron gateway notebook over to a Linux-based OS. However, in searching for one, I found a multitude of different "flavors" of linux. Does anyone out there have any advice on which is the most stable? Most user-friendly? Do I need to purchase a specifically Linux-compatible machine for this? I'm fed up, I tell ya. I'm about ready to designate my notebook as a placemat and go back to using a typewriter (I'm a writer). The internet has become more headache than it's worth. But I know it doesn't have to be this way. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Which Linux?
try knoppix
you can run it live from cd to see if you like it and that it has all of your drivers before deciding to install it to the hard drive
for a list of live cds
http://www.frozentech.com/content/livecd...
i still use xp though as well
Reply:Ubuntu
Here is plenty of info:
http://ubuntuforums.org/
Edit: Brand new version comming out in two days or so that addresses a wifi bug.
Reply:I think Ubuntu LInux will suite your requirements.
This is the no. 1 flavor of linux in this world. its very easy to learn also.
Also amazingly you can get it free from www.ubuntu.com either
as cd/download.
If you want to more about linux and its stuff join http://www.linuxgalore.com/forum.php
Reply:As a linux user myself, I *totally* understand your confusion at this stage.
However, there is good news. Try looking around distrowatch.org, and single out a few distribution(or flavors) that appeals to what you are trying to accomplish. You can generally run a live cd, that is, you can test drive the linux os distro without modifying your computer in anyway, or even installing it. Be advised that it will run slower than normal.
"I understand that I must learn coding to really understand this stuff, and will learn C when I get the time." I would put that question in the category that would be quickly answered once you test out your new os, in short, NO.
"Do I need to purchase a specifically Linux-compatible machine for this?" Another brlliant aspect of the linux os is that it can run on about ANY machine. I am running linux on my cell phone right now. NO
"Does anyone out there have any advice on which is the most stable? Most user-friendly?" this question is along the lines of "what kind of ice cream should I try?' 'I don't know, which flavor do you like?' ' I don't know, I have never had icecream". The best way to find out is to simply try it and play around with it. In my opinion the most user friendly distros out there is a tie between MEPIS and ubuntu.
After all, if you install an os you decide you don't like, try another! Linux is free !
I believe once you try linux, you will never go back, I have seen amazing transformations in the oldest, most feeble and abused machines. Feel free to ask any additional questions if you are having a hard time.
%26lt;Cat the_pirate%26gt;
Which Linux?
try knoppix
you can run it live from cd to see if you like it and that it has all of your drivers before deciding to install it to the hard drive
for a list of live cds
http://www.frozentech.com/content/livecd...
i still use xp though as well
Reply:Ubuntu
Here is plenty of info:
http://ubuntuforums.org/
Edit: Brand new version comming out in two days or so that addresses a wifi bug.
Reply:I think Ubuntu LInux will suite your requirements.
This is the no. 1 flavor of linux in this world. its very easy to learn also.
Also amazingly you can get it free from www.ubuntu.com either
as cd/download.
If you want to more about linux and its stuff join http://www.linuxgalore.com/forum.php
Reply:As a linux user myself, I *totally* understand your confusion at this stage.
However, there is good news. Try looking around distrowatch.org, and single out a few distribution(or flavors) that appeals to what you are trying to accomplish. You can generally run a live cd, that is, you can test drive the linux os distro without modifying your computer in anyway, or even installing it. Be advised that it will run slower than normal.
"I understand that I must learn coding to really understand this stuff, and will learn C when I get the time." I would put that question in the category that would be quickly answered once you test out your new os, in short, NO.
"Do I need to purchase a specifically Linux-compatible machine for this?" Another brlliant aspect of the linux os is that it can run on about ANY machine. I am running linux on my cell phone right now. NO
"Does anyone out there have any advice on which is the most stable? Most user-friendly?" this question is along the lines of "what kind of ice cream should I try?' 'I don't know, which flavor do you like?' ' I don't know, I have never had icecream". The best way to find out is to simply try it and play around with it. In my opinion the most user friendly distros out there is a tie between MEPIS and ubuntu.
After all, if you install an os you decide you don't like, try another! Linux is free !
I believe once you try linux, you will never go back, I have seen amazing transformations in the oldest, most feeble and abused machines. Feel free to ask any additional questions if you are having a hard time.
%26lt;Cat the_pirate%26gt;
Can i install linux on NTFS?
I want to use Linux instead of XP at home.
My H.D.D drive 3 partitions with NTFS as the file systems of C and D drives, E drive is FAT32.
I've got two questions here,
1) Do i need to format my HDD or can linux be installed of NTFS or FAT32 ?
2) What Linux distribution do u recommend that is most user friendly and doesn't require you to be familiar with linux command line commands ?
Can i install linux on NTFS?
Whether or not you format your HDD will depend on what you want to do. Linux does not like NTFS as much as FAT32, however newer distros are better able to tolerate NTFS. If you want to keep windows on your computer you will want to setup a dual-boot system.
I have found Ubuntu to be very easy to work with. You can do most of what you want without using the command line. I think that you will learn to use the command line after a short time because it is a very efficient way to do things.
Reply:1) Linux uses the ext3 filesystem not either NTFS or FAT32. You will also need a linux-swap partition for swap space.
2) Nothing more than Ubuntu. It is really easy to set up with an installer and everything. It has great forums for help.
Reply:yes you may install Linux on a nfts or fat 32. but you cannot install Linux on the same partition as windows. It needs its own. Id say 6 GB. most Linux distributions don't support nfts. but the Ubuntu distro is nfts friendly. you can download it as a .ISO (a CD image) and burn it onto a CD, or you may request a free CD with ubuntu on it for free. the catch is that it takes 3-6 weeks for it to ship/arrive. The cool thing is that, you can still read files from your windows partition.
now if you want only Linux, i recommend you reformat. just boot Linux as a live CD and click on install. it'll reformat it %26amp; install linux.
email me if you have questions @ myfinaldoom2@sbcglobal.net
Hope it works!
Reply:If you are going to install a full version of Linux, such as Fedora or Suse, then yes you will need a sperate partition for Linux. You do not need to reformat your computer. You can just create a seperate partition for the Linu.
Now if you use a Live Linux such as Puppy, Knoppix, Ubuntu, or similar you can install it on a FAT32 or NTFS partition.
I woulf recommend Chubby Puppy. It comes with OpenOffice preinstalled. It is not a full Linux flavor but it is simple, fun, and will run on almost any computer that will run windows 95.
http://www.puppylinux.org/
http://www.knoppix.org/
http://www.ubuntu.com/
Reply:Answer for Q.NO 1:
Yes you will have to Format only the Drive you are going to Install Linux Like for c: drive it is not necessary to Format your whole HDD
Answer for Q.NO 2
Ubuntu Linux is Good if you are migrating from Windows Ubuntu is user-friendly and you don't have to be an Expert in knowing Linux
go to the following url for downloading ubuntu :
http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download
Reply:Q1:
You can install Linux on your existing partitions if you use something like Wubi
See http://www.download.com/8301-2007_4-9723...
Q2:
Ubuntu is the easiest I have come across. Wubi installs Ubuntu
Recommended setup for Wubi: 1GHz CPU, 256MB RAM, and 3GB of disk space (according to the Wubi FAQ)
You can get Wubi here:
http://www.cutlersoftware.com/ubuntusetu...
Reply:yes u will need to format ur hdd to install a linux. u need to create a ext3 and a linux swap.
the best linux is ubuntu
My H.D.D drive 3 partitions with NTFS as the file systems of C and D drives, E drive is FAT32.
I've got two questions here,
1) Do i need to format my HDD or can linux be installed of NTFS or FAT32 ?
2) What Linux distribution do u recommend that is most user friendly and doesn't require you to be familiar with linux command line commands ?
Can i install linux on NTFS?
Whether or not you format your HDD will depend on what you want to do. Linux does not like NTFS as much as FAT32, however newer distros are better able to tolerate NTFS. If you want to keep windows on your computer you will want to setup a dual-boot system.
I have found Ubuntu to be very easy to work with. You can do most of what you want without using the command line. I think that you will learn to use the command line after a short time because it is a very efficient way to do things.
Reply:1) Linux uses the ext3 filesystem not either NTFS or FAT32. You will also need a linux-swap partition for swap space.
2) Nothing more than Ubuntu. It is really easy to set up with an installer and everything. It has great forums for help.
Reply:yes you may install Linux on a nfts or fat 32. but you cannot install Linux on the same partition as windows. It needs its own. Id say 6 GB. most Linux distributions don't support nfts. but the Ubuntu distro is nfts friendly. you can download it as a .ISO (a CD image) and burn it onto a CD, or you may request a free CD with ubuntu on it for free. the catch is that it takes 3-6 weeks for it to ship/arrive. The cool thing is that, you can still read files from your windows partition.
now if you want only Linux, i recommend you reformat. just boot Linux as a live CD and click on install. it'll reformat it %26amp; install linux.
email me if you have questions @ myfinaldoom2@sbcglobal.net
Hope it works!
Reply:If you are going to install a full version of Linux, such as Fedora or Suse, then yes you will need a sperate partition for Linux. You do not need to reformat your computer. You can just create a seperate partition for the Linu.
Now if you use a Live Linux such as Puppy, Knoppix, Ubuntu, or similar you can install it on a FAT32 or NTFS partition.
I woulf recommend Chubby Puppy. It comes with OpenOffice preinstalled. It is not a full Linux flavor but it is simple, fun, and will run on almost any computer that will run windows 95.
http://www.puppylinux.org/
http://www.knoppix.org/
http://www.ubuntu.com/
Reply:Answer for Q.NO 1:
Yes you will have to Format only the Drive you are going to Install Linux Like for c: drive it is not necessary to Format your whole HDD
Answer for Q.NO 2
Ubuntu Linux is Good if you are migrating from Windows Ubuntu is user-friendly and you don't have to be an Expert in knowing Linux
go to the following url for downloading ubuntu :
http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download
Reply:Q1:
You can install Linux on your existing partitions if you use something like Wubi
See http://www.download.com/8301-2007_4-9723...
Q2:
Ubuntu is the easiest I have come across. Wubi installs Ubuntu
Recommended setup for Wubi: 1GHz CPU, 256MB RAM, and 3GB of disk space (according to the Wubi FAQ)
You can get Wubi here:
http://www.cutlersoftware.com/ubuntusetu...
Reply:yes u will need to format ur hdd to install a linux. u need to create a ext3 and a linux swap.
the best linux is ubuntu
Booting Linux Help - openSUSE 10.2 - I have to put my cd in and boot HELP!!?
I just finished installing Linux SUSE 10.2 and when i restart my computer i get ''No Operating System''
i know it is something to do with the boot loader or something i think it is installed to something like hd2 but i dont really understand the concept on that and really really need to fix it coz it is boxing my head lol and i need drivers for my graphics card which i know where to find but dont know how to install on linux
if uz need anymore info on my computer email me @ scotty_mitchell2004@hotmail.com but ill probly be here anyway waiting for answers lol
My motherboard is made by PCCHIPS (M825G v9.2 a 'or' c) %26gt;%26gt; website for that is (www.pcchips.com)
Installed on erased hard drive.. Which was recently used with windows xp on a maxtor 40 GB (had no partitions on it when i was finished) but did say quote ''39205mb'' what happened to the remaining 695mb??
Chipset is AMD Athlon xp 2200+ (1.8Ghz)
ATI Radeon9250 Graphix
10 points to anyone who can make my pc boot linux on start up
Booting Linux Help - openSUSE 10.2 - I have to put my cd in and boot HELP!!?
I've never done an internet install, but check and see if your mini iso will function as a 'rescue cd'. I know on the full CD/DVD version you can choose that option when it boots from the CD. If you run that utility from CD/DVD it should repair whatever damage was done to your MBR (Master Boot Record). If your mini iso does not have this function, try downloading the first CD/DVD and boot from that. If you still aren't having any luck, try asking around at the SUSE forums. (http://www.suseforums.net/)
i know it is something to do with the boot loader or something i think it is installed to something like hd2 but i dont really understand the concept on that and really really need to fix it coz it is boxing my head lol and i need drivers for my graphics card which i know where to find but dont know how to install on linux
if uz need anymore info on my computer email me @ scotty_mitchell2004@hotmail.com but ill probly be here anyway waiting for answers lol
My motherboard is made by PCCHIPS (M825G v9.2 a 'or' c) %26gt;%26gt; website for that is (www.pcchips.com)
Installed on erased hard drive.. Which was recently used with windows xp on a maxtor 40 GB (had no partitions on it when i was finished) but did say quote ''39205mb'' what happened to the remaining 695mb??
Chipset is AMD Athlon xp 2200+ (1.8Ghz)
ATI Radeon9250 Graphix
10 points to anyone who can make my pc boot linux on start up
Booting Linux Help - openSUSE 10.2 - I have to put my cd in and boot HELP!!?
I've never done an internet install, but check and see if your mini iso will function as a 'rescue cd'. I know on the full CD/DVD version you can choose that option when it boots from the CD. If you run that utility from CD/DVD it should repair whatever damage was done to your MBR (Master Boot Record). If your mini iso does not have this function, try downloading the first CD/DVD and boot from that. If you still aren't having any luck, try asking around at the SUSE forums. (http://www.suseforums.net/)
I want to install Linux alongside Windows but I have a full partition. How do I do this without losing data?
I have a full windows partition that has all of my important files. Is it possible to install Linux on this hard drive without reformatting my data?
I tried using KNOPPIX, but I was unable to open any data from my C drive with it. I couldn't delete files either. I have reason to believe that Linux could come in handy in the event of a trojan attack. The way I see it is I could boot to linux and delete the infected files but with KNOPPIX that doesn't seem possible.
So a CD distro is probably out of the question. Is there any other way to use linux on a computer w/ a full NTFS partition?
I want to install Linux alongside Windows but I have a full partition. How do I do this without losing data?
norton (formerly powerquest) partition magic should work fine in partitioning your hard disk without losing stored data. i suggest that after you partition your HDD, reboot and move all your files to the partition which contains your Windows OS.. after which you reformat the partition which you wish to install the linux OS..
also remember that linux operating systems usually work properly on a LinuxExt formatted partition.even though, the linux OS can still read FAT32 format.. im not really sure about NTFS format..
but if you have money to spare, buying an extra HDD would have to be the choice.. it saves you time and the hassle of partitioning and moving your files...
Reply:You could install Cygwin to have Linux functionality under Windows, though it won't help you with viruses.
Reply:If u do not want to partition the hard disk the best option for u is to download vmworkstation software %26amp; install the software in your pc.Then open the the vmworkstaion software i will guide u what as to be done.All u need to do start the vmworkstation %26amp; install the linux os required %26amp; use it.The software is free downloadable %26amp; cd-key also is downloadable.
Reply:partition magic will do it yes.
Reply:the easiest solution is to add another hard drive and set it up as your linux drive.
aster
I tried using KNOPPIX, but I was unable to open any data from my C drive with it. I couldn't delete files either. I have reason to believe that Linux could come in handy in the event of a trojan attack. The way I see it is I could boot to linux and delete the infected files but with KNOPPIX that doesn't seem possible.
So a CD distro is probably out of the question. Is there any other way to use linux on a computer w/ a full NTFS partition?
I want to install Linux alongside Windows but I have a full partition. How do I do this without losing data?
norton (formerly powerquest) partition magic should work fine in partitioning your hard disk without losing stored data. i suggest that after you partition your HDD, reboot and move all your files to the partition which contains your Windows OS.. after which you reformat the partition which you wish to install the linux OS..
also remember that linux operating systems usually work properly on a LinuxExt formatted partition.even though, the linux OS can still read FAT32 format.. im not really sure about NTFS format..
but if you have money to spare, buying an extra HDD would have to be the choice.. it saves you time and the hassle of partitioning and moving your files...
Reply:You could install Cygwin to have Linux functionality under Windows, though it won't help you with viruses.
Reply:If u do not want to partition the hard disk the best option for u is to download vmworkstation software %26amp; install the software in your pc.Then open the the vmworkstaion software i will guide u what as to be done.All u need to do start the vmworkstation %26amp; install the linux os required %26amp; use it.The software is free downloadable %26amp; cd-key also is downloadable.
Reply:partition magic will do it yes.
Reply:the easiest solution is to add another hard drive and set it up as your linux drive.
aster
Linux samba problems?
linux machine connectivity problem with windows
I am beginner in Linux ..... configured Samba setting.
Now I am able to see and login linux machine from windows machine... but when I try to open a share folder... it throw error that you don't have permissions...
In samba log file this message is listed
" smbd/service.c:make_connection_snum(615) '/home/personal' doesn't exist or is not a directory, when connecting to [personal]
what should i do?
Linux samba problems?
The de facto support site for Samba is,
http://us3.samba.org/samba/
To help with the Windows/Linux connectivity try this,
http://us3.samba.org/samba/docs/using_sa...
Reply:Either the /home/personal directory does not exist on your computer, or you haven't set the permissions on the folder. Remember, the /home/ directory is meant to be used by users on your computer so its permissions are a little more strict.
I am beginner in Linux ..... configured Samba setting.
Now I am able to see and login linux machine from windows machine... but when I try to open a share folder... it throw error that you don't have permissions...
In samba log file this message is listed
" smbd/service.c:make_connection_snum(615) '/home/personal' doesn't exist or is not a directory, when connecting to [personal]
what should i do?
Linux samba problems?
The de facto support site for Samba is,
http://us3.samba.org/samba/
To help with the Windows/Linux connectivity try this,
http://us3.samba.org/samba/docs/using_sa...
Reply:Either the /home/personal directory does not exist on your computer, or you haven't set the permissions on the folder. Remember, the /home/ directory is meant to be used by users on your computer so its permissions are a little more strict.
Linux Install Gone Bad?
I recently Installed Linux Ubuntu..It didn't work because of something of X driver not loading...What Linux did is it created itself a new partition, actually two...
Now every time I startup I have two chose what operating system I want to load, which is always Vista.
Now I want to format those partitions and get back to normal like before I had installed Linux..
So what program can I use to format those partitions and get rid of them so I only have my basic partitions: C:, D:, and PQservice.
I tried Partition Magic and I didn't work out for me..
Thanks in advance
Linux Install Gone Bad?
It sounds like linux did install, but the X windoing system did not configure. For dual boot systems, linux installs a bootloader, which gives you the start up OS selection. The two most common bootloaders are Grub and Lilo. Both of these can be configured to automatically load a default OS after a short delay.
As for removing the linux partition, you may need something like the techw0rm tools to change the linux partition type to something else, but be warned, if the boot loader was installed in the master boot record, you may make both partitions un available by simply formatting the linux partition.
Now every time I startup I have two chose what operating system I want to load, which is always Vista.
Now I want to format those partitions and get back to normal like before I had installed Linux..
So what program can I use to format those partitions and get rid of them so I only have my basic partitions: C:, D:, and PQservice.
I tried Partition Magic and I didn't work out for me..
Thanks in advance
Linux Install Gone Bad?
It sounds like linux did install, but the X windoing system did not configure. For dual boot systems, linux installs a bootloader, which gives you the start up OS selection. The two most common bootloaders are Grub and Lilo. Both of these can be configured to automatically load a default OS after a short delay.
As for removing the linux partition, you may need something like the techw0rm tools to change the linux partition type to something else, but be warned, if the boot loader was installed in the master boot record, you may make both partitions un available by simply formatting the linux partition.
Can i install Linux to other drive on computer that is running window?
I have a HDD 80Gb and have 3 partition, C,D,E (C: 10Gb and i install Window Server 2003), (D: 20Gb and have nothing in it), (E:50Gb and have many software, and other like music in it). Now i want to install a Linus OS to D Drive, that mean i can run Window or Linux if I like, Can i install Linux to other drive on computer that is running window?If no, can I have to delete Window OS to install Linux?
Can i install Linux to other drive on computer that is running window?
OK u can install Linux on the same hd drive u just have to partition it and then install it on that computer the only thing is when u start it u will have to choose what u want to run windows or Linux i have done it on mine and it is cool i was doing it just to have fun and it worked but then i do this for a living
Reply:You should install partition manager or partition magic or something. You need an unformatted partition to load another OS onto. Then you can have a dual-boot and pick your OS.
Reply:Yes, you can safely install Linux on your D Drive !
Reply:u can have linux on d drive. no problems at all.
Reply:Yup, been there, done it. Once you get everything partitioned right it's ok. Often, the bootable Linux disks help you through that stuff and setting up the dual boot.
Debian Linux is an installation you can get purely online - you can download a disk image and install that or there are other ways. It is more stable but less cutting edge than some - but they have good FAQs and help at the website.
Reply:The Best And Safest Is Use Linspire Live 5.0.Making Sure Youll never Miss Windows Again Its Free
Can i install Linux to other drive on computer that is running window?
OK u can install Linux on the same hd drive u just have to partition it and then install it on that computer the only thing is when u start it u will have to choose what u want to run windows or Linux i have done it on mine and it is cool i was doing it just to have fun and it worked but then i do this for a living
Reply:You should install partition manager or partition magic or something. You need an unformatted partition to load another OS onto. Then you can have a dual-boot and pick your OS.
Reply:Yes, you can safely install Linux on your D Drive !
Reply:u can have linux on d drive. no problems at all.
Reply:Yup, been there, done it. Once you get everything partitioned right it's ok. Often, the bootable Linux disks help you through that stuff and setting up the dual boot.
Debian Linux is an installation you can get purely online - you can download a disk image and install that or there are other ways. It is more stable but less cutting edge than some - but they have good FAQs and help at the website.
Reply:The Best And Safest Is Use Linspire Live 5.0.Making Sure Youll never Miss Windows Again Its Free
Linux on Mac?
I want to install Linux on my iMac PowerPC G4, I found a website which lets me to download the OS( http://download.opensuse.org/ ), which version shoud I use? I think it's the one under ppc. Do I have to burn it to 5 different CDs. I don't know what I should do after burning those CDs. How can I start install it? (by holding the "c" key as the computer starts up??) The major problem is that how can I start the computer with Linux after installing, instead of the Mac OS X. You know, I have to know how to switch the systems between Mac and Linux. Also, what are the details I should notice while it's being installed?
Linux on Mac?
Crossing over from the Dark side huh :).....only kidding!
I am no MAC expert at all but I do know that if you install OpenSuse on a Windows PC it will auto sense that windows is installed and resize partitions so it will fit on. Not sure at all how it will handle MAC parition tables.
OpenSuse when installed on top of Windows will take over as the boot loader and gives you the option of selecting Windows or Linux/OpenSuse.
Hope you get it working, nice to have both worlds on the laptop!
The links below might give you some help.
cheers!
Reply:Hello, I really do not recommend installing linux unless you know how to use it. You can get any linnux os there is @linux.org, morphix.org you should down load any iso of your choice after reading the compa requirements download iso and burn to cd as bootable iso. when its done turn off to computer and boot on cd automatically at restart, bio must be set to boot cd 1st device. most of the gui iso's are installable. I recommend a linux partition for install partition. hope it helps.
marigold
Linux on Mac?
Crossing over from the Dark side huh :).....only kidding!
I am no MAC expert at all but I do know that if you install OpenSuse on a Windows PC it will auto sense that windows is installed and resize partitions so it will fit on. Not sure at all how it will handle MAC parition tables.
OpenSuse when installed on top of Windows will take over as the boot loader and gives you the option of selecting Windows or Linux/OpenSuse.
Hope you get it working, nice to have both worlds on the laptop!
The links below might give you some help.
cheers!
Reply:Hello, I really do not recommend installing linux unless you know how to use it. You can get any linnux os there is @linux.org, morphix.org you should down load any iso of your choice after reading the compa requirements download iso and burn to cd as bootable iso. when its done turn off to computer and boot on cd automatically at restart, bio must be set to boot cd 1st device. most of the gui iso's are installable. I recommend a linux partition for install partition. hope it helps.
marigold
Best telenet?....Linux?...exe and other file formats...Second Life...Programming...Graphic Designing?
What do you think is the best Linux OS out there?
PClinux can play mp3 and other music files...
Is their any other linuxs out there that can read music and executable (exe) file formats?
I'm looking for a Operating System that can read those kinds of file formats...
has a built in graphic designing software (something like Adobe Photoshop CS3)
has some kind of C++ software like Microsoft Visual Studio...
and has some kind of web publishing tool
Just wondering...
have anybody tried
Second Life on Linux before?
http://www.secondlife.com
does it work ok?
oh...and can somebody give me instructions on installing VMware to Linux
In your opinion, what do you think is the best linux and telenet software out there?
Best telenet?....Linux?...exe and other file formats...Second Life...Programming...Graphic Designing?
Get a Debian based Linux distro like Ubuntu or Debian or Knoppix. They have the most pre-compiled packages out there.
None come with all of those built-in. Use GIMP for PhotoEditing. Rythmic Box for Music. VLC for Video.
Use wine or crossover for Windows binaries and executables.
PClinux can play mp3 and other music files...
Is their any other linuxs out there that can read music and executable (exe) file formats?
I'm looking for a Operating System that can read those kinds of file formats...
has a built in graphic designing software (something like Adobe Photoshop CS3)
has some kind of C++ software like Microsoft Visual Studio...
and has some kind of web publishing tool
Just wondering...
have anybody tried
Second Life on Linux before?
http://www.secondlife.com
does it work ok?
oh...and can somebody give me instructions on installing VMware to Linux
In your opinion, what do you think is the best linux and telenet software out there?
Best telenet?....Linux?...exe and other file formats...Second Life...Programming...Graphic Designing?
Get a Debian based Linux distro like Ubuntu or Debian or Knoppix. They have the most pre-compiled packages out there.
None come with all of those built-in. Use GIMP for PhotoEditing. Rythmic Box for Music. VLC for Video.
Use wine or crossover for Windows binaries and executables.
I am using Linux Backtrack 2 and i have no idea what i am doing?
I attempted to read a tutorial on backtrack and i got 1/4 down the page and was just like uh... I have been using windows my whole life and i want to get into c drive but i don't know how. I want to start using linux but it is so confusing. What is the best type of linux for me? I have ok computer experience (not as far as backtrack goes) but i am not a total newbie. I was told ubuntu is good. Is it for me?
I am using Linux Backtrack 2 and i have no idea what i am doing?
Backtrack is not a good idea for a newb.
Try Ubuntu. It has a huge community willing to help if you need it.
Here is a very helpful site to help you choose which version is right for you.
http://www.distrowatch.com
Reply:ubuntu based goodies are great I use linux mint think of it like ubuntu on steroids
I am using Linux Backtrack 2 and i have no idea what i am doing?
Backtrack is not a good idea for a newb.
Try Ubuntu. It has a huge community willing to help if you need it.
Here is a very helpful site to help you choose which version is right for you.
http://www.distrowatch.com
Reply:ubuntu based goodies are great I use linux mint think of it like ubuntu on steroids
Linux server trouble after Daylight savings "fix"?
I'm running a network for a small company until we get a sysadmin, here's a little background:
We have a Gentoo linux server and a windows 2003 server linked with samba. All the client machines have their internet access through windows, and intranet access through linux. their clocks sync to the windows server, but the gentoo server does not.
I tried changing the DST info on our linux server, and now when users restart their computers, they can't access any network files. They are prompted for a password, but it always fails. I checked the smbd logs, and I see a lot of:
[2007/03/12 10:59:48, 0] lib/debug.c:reopen_logs(589)
Unable to open new log file /var/log/samba3/log.xx.xx.x.xxx: No such file or directory
and stuff like that. I have no clue where to go from there. I can ping the linux server just fine from any machine, and those who don't restart their computer are fine. Any ideas?
Linux server trouble after Daylight savings "fix"?
To be honest changing the date should not break your linux machine. Make sure you change the date in the bios before booting the OS. If that does not work see if you can connect to the windows network from your linux machine. use the smb:// prefix to go to the windows networks.
Good luck
RJ
Reply:I dont use Samaba that often but did you try just restarting the samba service after you changed the time? That should rebuild the log file you appear to be missing.
Command line would be
service samba restart
This should be done on your Gentoo server.
see what happens.
Added - OK, you restarted Samba then the server now no one connects? What does the client get when attempting to connect? Is there an error message? Is the log file still saying its the issue? Look in the secure log on the Gentoo server and see if it is username/password rejections.
Changing the date really should not have ANY effect at all on your samba setup. The clues are needed to assist.
Reply:Try asking at:
We have a Gentoo linux server and a windows 2003 server linked with samba. All the client machines have their internet access through windows, and intranet access through linux. their clocks sync to the windows server, but the gentoo server does not.
I tried changing the DST info on our linux server, and now when users restart their computers, they can't access any network files. They are prompted for a password, but it always fails. I checked the smbd logs, and I see a lot of:
[2007/03/12 10:59:48, 0] lib/debug.c:reopen_logs(589)
Unable to open new log file /var/log/samba3/log.xx.xx.x.xxx: No such file or directory
and stuff like that. I have no clue where to go from there. I can ping the linux server just fine from any machine, and those who don't restart their computer are fine. Any ideas?
Linux server trouble after Daylight savings "fix"?
To be honest changing the date should not break your linux machine. Make sure you change the date in the bios before booting the OS. If that does not work see if you can connect to the windows network from your linux machine. use the smb:// prefix to go to the windows networks.
Good luck
RJ
Reply:I dont use Samaba that often but did you try just restarting the samba service after you changed the time? That should rebuild the log file you appear to be missing.
Command line would be
service samba restart
This should be done on your Gentoo server.
see what happens.
Added - OK, you restarted Samba then the server now no one connects? What does the client get when attempting to connect? Is there an error message? Is the log file still saying its the issue? Look in the secure log on the Gentoo server and see if it is username/password rejections.
Changing the date really should not have ANY effect at all on your samba setup. The clues are needed to assist.
Reply:Try asking at:
C# and OS question?
Is C# more powerful than C++ ? If it is why?
What is the difference between Linux and Ubuntu?
C# and OS question?
Is French more powerful than English or German?
C# and C++ are tools. They as "powerful" as the developer who weilds them. Yes, C++ is the language of choice for device driver writers. C# is the language of choice for Java developers and some folks transitioning to .NET.
Reply:Not sure about which is more "powerful", they are different languages. But in regards to Linux: Ubuntu is Linux. There are many different distributions (i.e. distros) of Linux, with Ubuntu being the most popular one. Another distro is Yellow Dog Linux, or Linux OS
dracaena
What is the difference between Linux and Ubuntu?
C# and OS question?
Is French more powerful than English or German?
C# and C++ are tools. They as "powerful" as the developer who weilds them. Yes, C++ is the language of choice for device driver writers. C# is the language of choice for Java developers and some folks transitioning to .NET.
Reply:Not sure about which is more "powerful", they are different languages. But in regards to Linux: Ubuntu is Linux. There are many different distributions (i.e. distros) of Linux, with Ubuntu being the most popular one. Another distro is Yellow Dog Linux, or Linux OS
dracaena
Linux Questions On Bat File And OS Name?
Ok, I am creating this script that writes a .bat file and I want the program to be friendly to all OS's and I have it writting a .bat file and when the .bat is executed I want the .bat to execute a program in Linux. So how does it work? I am using Windows Vista.
Also I created a if statement where it detects the first part of the name of the OS name. The problem is that I don't know the exact name of the OS like if it was. "Company Name Linux Ver#" or "Linux Ver#.",
So can someone write the "full" name?
This is the code I am using in C#.
System.Environment.OSVersion.ToString(...
Thanks, Cyber.
Linux Questions On Bat File And OS Name?
A Batch File (*.bat) is a script written for Dos or the command prompt.
Linux uses bash shell scripts (*.sh)
Reply:Look up bash and scripting in Linux. Here is a quick tutorial I found doing a search: http://www.freeos.com/guides/lsst/
Also I created a if statement where it detects the first part of the name of the OS name. The problem is that I don't know the exact name of the OS like if it was. "Company Name Linux Ver#" or "Linux Ver#.",
So can someone write the "full" name?
This is the code I am using in C#.
System.Environment.OSVersion.ToString(...
Thanks, Cyber.
Linux Questions On Bat File And OS Name?
A Batch File (*.bat) is a script written for Dos or the command prompt.
Linux uses bash shell scripts (*.sh)
Reply:Look up bash and scripting in Linux. Here is a quick tutorial I found doing a search: http://www.freeos.com/guides/lsst/
Linux with Windows...?
The hard drive of my computer is logically partitioned into two: 18.6Gb each. I had Windows XP and Windows 98 installed on C: and D: respectively until recently when I formatted the D: from the dos prompt in Windows XP. Now the C: (WinXP) is having NTFS and D: has been formatted with FAT.
I want to try out linux. I have no idea how it can be installed. Can I install any form of linux on my computer with the specifications mentioned above or some specific ones.
Please explain in detail. I am new to these type of things.
Linux with Windows...?
go to www.ubuntu.com... download the desktop installer ISO file... burn it to a CD and run it from the CD... it will allow you to test drive linux without installing any software, just running from the CD... this will give you an idea of whether you want to procede further
Reply:if you try fedora it will properly format the partitions. Linux doesn't use FAT and uses 3 .partitions,
Reply:Linux needs to be installed on ext3
morning glory
I want to try out linux. I have no idea how it can be installed. Can I install any form of linux on my computer with the specifications mentioned above or some specific ones.
Please explain in detail. I am new to these type of things.
Linux with Windows...?
go to www.ubuntu.com... download the desktop installer ISO file... burn it to a CD and run it from the CD... it will allow you to test drive linux without installing any software, just running from the CD... this will give you an idea of whether you want to procede further
Reply:if you try fedora it will properly format the partitions. Linux doesn't use FAT and uses 3 .partitions,
Reply:Linux needs to be installed on ext3
morning glory
What's the best Linux distribution for web developers?
I am thinking of having Linux as my developer OS, but i dont know what distribution to install?
Primarily, i need gcc compiler, PHP MYSQL and Apache..
I program C scripts as well as web applications.
Can someone more experienced on Linux suggest me the best distribution that meets my needs. Thanks guys!
What's the best Linux distribution for web developers?
Redhat Ent 5
i know it has GCC compiler and other package for developers
if you need the installation number you can mail me and i ll give you the installation number also ;)
Reply:CentOS and it's FREE.
Reply:use mandriva 2008 or red hat enterprise 5
Primarily, i need gcc compiler, PHP MYSQL and Apache..
I program C scripts as well as web applications.
Can someone more experienced on Linux suggest me the best distribution that meets my needs. Thanks guys!
What's the best Linux distribution for web developers?
Redhat Ent 5
i know it has GCC compiler and other package for developers
if you need the installation number you can mail me and i ll give you the installation number also ;)
Reply:CentOS and it's FREE.
Reply:use mandriva 2008 or red hat enterprise 5
Which linux is best for development, research and students?
we have to do many project from simple fork() call or a helloworld program in c to........................ kernel source code editing and compiling.......
out ov many many linux os (Red HAT, Fedora, Ubuntu, CENTOS, Damnsmall) and many many versions of each of them .........................which is better for all these kind ov activities ....
more over students also want surfing , easy networking , and may b graphics and web development...............
how it can be done as easy as we use to do it in windows xp with photoshop, + dreamweaver and ............file+printer sharing
Which linux is best for development, research and students?
For linux newbie, choose one that most of your friends use. So you can ask them later.
Reply:I d go with Ubuntu..
I have tried different kinds of Linux and found out that Fedora 's core is more developed, i'd say for Servers.. while the best desktop version of linux is Ubuntu with more apps and features similar to windows and its way easy to use.. The KUBUNTU version is the best desktop version.
Damnsmall linux like its name is too damn small and is developed mainly for thumbdrives version.. graphics and web development may not go so well with it, as the application might be bigger than the OS itself.
Keep in mind that CENTOS, FEDORA , MANDRIVA.. e.t.c are all clones of red hat.. therefore their kernels are all the same..
out ov many many linux os (Red HAT, Fedora, Ubuntu, CENTOS, Damnsmall) and many many versions of each of them .........................which is better for all these kind ov activities ....
more over students also want surfing , easy networking , and may b graphics and web development...............
how it can be done as easy as we use to do it in windows xp with photoshop, + dreamweaver and ............file+printer sharing
Which linux is best for development, research and students?
For linux newbie, choose one that most of your friends use. So you can ask them later.
Reply:I d go with Ubuntu..
I have tried different kinds of Linux and found out that Fedora 's core is more developed, i'd say for Servers.. while the best desktop version of linux is Ubuntu with more apps and features similar to windows and its way easy to use.. The KUBUNTU version is the best desktop version.
Damnsmall linux like its name is too damn small and is developed mainly for thumbdrives version.. graphics and web development may not go so well with it, as the application might be bigger than the OS itself.
Keep in mind that CENTOS, FEDORA , MANDRIVA.. e.t.c are all clones of red hat.. therefore their kernels are all the same..
Ubuntu linux installation . i am a newbie at linux and i want to install ubuntu /kubuntu linux on my winxppc?
my hard disk info is like this:
1) 80 gb-sata
2) 4 partitions and some unallocated free space
3) C:7gb -%26gt;winxp, D:25gb-%26gt;data ,similarly E: and f: ALL FAT32
4) UNALLOCTED SPACE:10GB(i have kept it aside for linux )
NOW MY QUERY IS THAT
**I WANT A DUAL BOOT SYSTEM WITHOUT AFFECTING THE "MBR"
**SO THAT I AM ABLE T REMOVE LINUX/WIN WITHOUT AFFECTING EACH OTHER
**IS THIS FEASIBLE?
** is the / boot partition necessary apart from / and swap
** ALSO I DON'T HAVE ANY IDEA ABOUT "GRUB" AND IT CORRUPTING THE "MBR"
** ONE MORE THING I NEED IS "gcc compiler" ! DOES KUBUNTU COME LOADED WITH IT ?IF NOT PLEASE GUIDE ME REGARDING THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE!
** DUE TO THESE DOUBTS(AND FEAR) ONLY I HAVE DEFERRED TO INSTALL LINUX!!!!!! SO IF ANYBODY COULD HELP ME OUT I WILL BE EXTREMELY THANKFUL
THANKS
agassi
Ubuntu linux installation . i am a newbie at linux and i want to install ubuntu /kubuntu linux on my winxppc?
I would clean out one of those 25gb partitions and install there. The ubuntu iso that you download and burn will have everyhing you need to partition (or use the partition) your choice. Follow the directions on the disk and it is fairly fail safe. Back up your data, of course. I canned XP, and do not regret it. If it really worries you, install on another drive, and use it as needed.
Reply:I can't give you the details for Ubuntu, but Mandrake was a snap. It had it's own installation wizzard and everything - all I had to do was point it to the empty partition. It even installed lilo (for dual booting).
Mandrake did require a partition or physical disk. Years and years ago I used a distribution that didn't, but I had to look hard for it.
And you don't *need* a dual boot system. The alternative is to use a boot floppy/ cd.
Also, there was never a conflict between Linux and Windows screwing eachother up - including removal of Linux (I blasted Mandrake away when I temporarily needed the disk space)
1) 80 gb-sata
2) 4 partitions and some unallocated free space
3) C:7gb -%26gt;winxp, D:25gb-%26gt;data ,similarly E: and f: ALL FAT32
4) UNALLOCTED SPACE:10GB(i have kept it aside for linux )
NOW MY QUERY IS THAT
**I WANT A DUAL BOOT SYSTEM WITHOUT AFFECTING THE "MBR"
**SO THAT I AM ABLE T REMOVE LINUX/WIN WITHOUT AFFECTING EACH OTHER
**IS THIS FEASIBLE?
** is the / boot partition necessary apart from / and swap
** ALSO I DON'T HAVE ANY IDEA ABOUT "GRUB" AND IT CORRUPTING THE "MBR"
** ONE MORE THING I NEED IS "gcc compiler" ! DOES KUBUNTU COME LOADED WITH IT ?IF NOT PLEASE GUIDE ME REGARDING THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE!
** DUE TO THESE DOUBTS(AND FEAR) ONLY I HAVE DEFERRED TO INSTALL LINUX!!!!!! SO IF ANYBODY COULD HELP ME OUT I WILL BE EXTREMELY THANKFUL
THANKS
agassi
Ubuntu linux installation . i am a newbie at linux and i want to install ubuntu /kubuntu linux on my winxppc?
I would clean out one of those 25gb partitions and install there. The ubuntu iso that you download and burn will have everyhing you need to partition (or use the partition) your choice. Follow the directions on the disk and it is fairly fail safe. Back up your data, of course. I canned XP, and do not regret it. If it really worries you, install on another drive, and use it as needed.
Reply:I can't give you the details for Ubuntu, but Mandrake was a snap. It had it's own installation wizzard and everything - all I had to do was point it to the empty partition. It even installed lilo (for dual booting).
Mandrake did require a partition or physical disk. Years and years ago I used a distribution that didn't, but I had to look hard for it.
And you don't *need* a dual boot system. The alternative is to use a boot floppy/ cd.
Also, there was never a conflict between Linux and Windows screwing eachother up - including removal of Linux (I blasted Mandrake away when I temporarily needed the disk space)
Trouble in Linux (Red Hat Linux 9)?
i just install the Linux for experiment (i always us windows OS).
So it is my first experience ,but iam fail such as
1.In C: drive win 98 installed %26amp; in d: drive win xp installed %26amp; E: ,F: drive where i save the my data (Total disk space 30 GB) %26amp; free space in E: drive is 6 GB,so i decided installed Linux in this portion ,but after install the LINUX on my PC ,all patition in the harddisk distroy ,i lost my all data,i dont know what happen.
2. I amazed when my PC connected to my LAN without any setting of the ip address etc etc .
3.I amazed when i try to play media file (mp3,avi,rm... etc etc),but i failed then what reasion behind this
4.when i try to install the adobe photoshop then follwing meassage show:
*Nautilus has no installed viewer capable of displaying "/mnt/cdrom/Adobe Photoshop 7.0/Setup.exe".
after this i try to install any software or try to run the setup.exe file
then above message show.
Does Linux difficult?
HOW CAN I INSTALL THE SOFTWAREZ IN LINUX?
Trouble in Linux (Red Hat Linux 9)?
1. You can not install windows executables (.exe files) on a Linux machine without using a windows emulator like wine.
2. You need to install a media player capable of handling your media files (mpg123 and mplayer should suffice). You may have to compile the source code as explained in the README file included with the packages.
3. Linux is a very network smart system so you will have to do very little network configuration. It knows how to put itself online as soon as you hook the network jack into the back.
4. I do not know how you installed your Linux but it looked like you may have removed all of your partitions when installing. Cant help you there if you did.
Wine, mpg123, and mplayer usually come with your distribution. If not search them online and download them.
You can see if it is installed on your system by bringing up the terminal (this is like a dos prompt) and typing in
man "executable name" to see if the instructions are there.
i.e. man mpg123 to see if it is installed. (type the letter q to exit the help file).
Hope that gets you started.
RJ
Reply:SO YOU HAVE A 30 GB DISK WITH 4 PARTITIONS??????
AND WHY DO U HAVE WINDOWS 98????!!!!!!
look my 320 GB only has 2 partitions....i suggest u completely format the disk and just put windows xp on one partition and linux on the other
geranium
So it is my first experience ,but iam fail such as
1.In C: drive win 98 installed %26amp; in d: drive win xp installed %26amp; E: ,F: drive where i save the my data (Total disk space 30 GB) %26amp; free space in E: drive is 6 GB,so i decided installed Linux in this portion ,but after install the LINUX on my PC ,all patition in the harddisk distroy ,i lost my all data,i dont know what happen.
2. I amazed when my PC connected to my LAN without any setting of the ip address etc etc .
3.I amazed when i try to play media file (mp3,avi,rm... etc etc),but i failed then what reasion behind this
4.when i try to install the adobe photoshop then follwing meassage show:
*Nautilus has no installed viewer capable of displaying "/mnt/cdrom/Adobe Photoshop 7.0/Setup.exe".
after this i try to install any software or try to run the setup.exe file
then above message show.
Does Linux difficult?
HOW CAN I INSTALL THE SOFTWAREZ IN LINUX?
Trouble in Linux (Red Hat Linux 9)?
1. You can not install windows executables (.exe files) on a Linux machine without using a windows emulator like wine.
2. You need to install a media player capable of handling your media files (mpg123 and mplayer should suffice). You may have to compile the source code as explained in the README file included with the packages.
3. Linux is a very network smart system so you will have to do very little network configuration. It knows how to put itself online as soon as you hook the network jack into the back.
4. I do not know how you installed your Linux but it looked like you may have removed all of your partitions when installing. Cant help you there if you did.
Wine, mpg123, and mplayer usually come with your distribution. If not search them online and download them.
You can see if it is installed on your system by bringing up the terminal (this is like a dos prompt) and typing in
man "executable name" to see if the instructions are there.
i.e. man mpg123 to see if it is installed. (type the letter q to exit the help file).
Hope that gets you started.
RJ
Reply:SO YOU HAVE A 30 GB DISK WITH 4 PARTITIONS??????
AND WHY DO U HAVE WINDOWS 98????!!!!!!
look my 320 GB only has 2 partitions....i suggest u completely format the disk and just put windows xp on one partition and linux on the other
geranium
Linux Ubuntu! Can I do these things with it?
How difficult is it to do these things on Linux?
1: Play PC Games(2006-2007)
2:Work with Web designing tools(such as dreamweaver)
3:Work with PL's such as C++ , Java , C
4:Easily listen to Music and watch Movies
5:Can I work with flash, like create flash games?
My Graphic card is Geforce 8800GT, will Linux support it? Can I easily install it on Linux?
Thanks
Linux Ubuntu! Can I do these things with it?
1) Only with an Emulator Try Wine or some other ones
2) Easily
3) So simplistic you will wonder why it was so hard on windows
4) Yes but, you will have to install a few codecs ( sounds like Windows to me).
5) It will be easy to use flash but developing flash programs will most likely require that you use your windows tools under wine.
6) Nvidia has graphics drivers for all of its graphics cards
Here is Nvidia's driver download site
http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.asp...
Plus Ubuntu can be configured to run as a dual boot system so you can have your cake and eat it too (lol).
Reply:Ubuntu comes with great games. Just install it and check out the repositories through Synaptic.
All what you have asked for can be done on Ubuntu. The OS being Linux, the tools available on it differ as well. So, you won't see dreamweaver, but an equivalent.
You can watch movies, play music, edit music and movies, and all such things.
Your graphics card works good with Ubuntu and other distros as well.
Reply:1) only with a windows emulator such as wine or vmware
2) see #1 for dreamweaver
3) yes
4) yes
5) yes
yes about the graphics card
Reply:Wine is an emulator for Linux and does not support DirectX API so you cant play any new games.
Stick with Windows as most of the things you listed are better on Windows except for application development.
Rhytmic box for Linux is nice and Supports DAAP shares for music. Use VLC for movies as it decodes using FFMpeg and supports most codecs.
1: Play PC Games(2006-2007)
2:Work with Web designing tools(such as dreamweaver)
3:Work with PL's such as C++ , Java , C
4:Easily listen to Music and watch Movies
5:Can I work with flash, like create flash games?
My Graphic card is Geforce 8800GT, will Linux support it? Can I easily install it on Linux?
Thanks
Linux Ubuntu! Can I do these things with it?
1) Only with an Emulator Try Wine or some other ones
2) Easily
3) So simplistic you will wonder why it was so hard on windows
4) Yes but, you will have to install a few codecs ( sounds like Windows to me).
5) It will be easy to use flash but developing flash programs will most likely require that you use your windows tools under wine.
6) Nvidia has graphics drivers for all of its graphics cards
Here is Nvidia's driver download site
http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.asp...
Plus Ubuntu can be configured to run as a dual boot system so you can have your cake and eat it too (lol).
Reply:Ubuntu comes with great games. Just install it and check out the repositories through Synaptic.
All what you have asked for can be done on Ubuntu. The OS being Linux, the tools available on it differ as well. So, you won't see dreamweaver, but an equivalent.
You can watch movies, play music, edit music and movies, and all such things.
Your graphics card works good with Ubuntu and other distros as well.
Reply:1) only with a windows emulator such as wine or vmware
2) see #1 for dreamweaver
3) yes
4) yes
5) yes
yes about the graphics card
Reply:Wine is an emulator for Linux and does not support DirectX API so you cant play any new games.
Stick with Windows as most of the things you listed are better on Windows except for application development.
Rhytmic box for Linux is nice and Supports DAAP shares for music. Use VLC for movies as it decodes using FFMpeg and supports most codecs.
Help a Linux newb?
I am new to Linux, and am using Ubuntu. I was trying to program and compile in the C programming language, but since the built in "gcc" compiler wasn't working (wrong include paths or something), I just tried downloading another program that could compile for me: Eclipse. I downloaded Eclipse on my Windows computer onto a USB, but now that I have transferred it to my Linux computer I am not sure where to go from there. I know you look for a .exe file in Windows, but on Linux?
Help a Linux newb?
First off Eclipse is going to use gcc too. GCC stands for GNU Compiler Collection. When you program in Linux you should use Kate Advanced Text Editor because it highlights keyword if saved as a .c. In order to compile you use "cd" to change to the directory and then type
gcc filename.c
This will create a executable called a.out. If you want to name your executable on compile do
gcc -o %26lt;executable name%26gt; filename.c
To run you program in the command line go ./%26lt;executable name%26gt;
Linux use ELF programs whereas windows uses PE programs. ELF programs usually don't have extensions or have a .o extension. PE programs have a .exe or .com extension. I would learn how to write Makefiles and use the text editor and command line for programming because that is where it is at in linux.
Reply:i use open suse linux... intially when you were setting it up did you also include the programming modules? or go for minumum setup? I'm guessing thats more the issue.
as said before, things to install either come as RPM's or "make" fiiles..
if gcc works.. in the shell..
open emacs
emacs hello.c (put in the hello world prog)
exit
gcc -c hello.c
if it compiles you'll get a file
a.out
Reply:rpm
Reply:Sounds like you are doing it all wrong to me.
Do you have a download manager called Synaptic on Ubuntu? That is what you should be using. It finds all the dependencies and libraries for whatever program you wish to install.
Don't try to do things manually until you understand Linux more otherwise you will screw it up.
Help a Linux newb?
First off Eclipse is going to use gcc too. GCC stands for GNU Compiler Collection. When you program in Linux you should use Kate Advanced Text Editor because it highlights keyword if saved as a .c. In order to compile you use "cd" to change to the directory and then type
gcc filename.c
This will create a executable called a.out. If you want to name your executable on compile do
gcc -o %26lt;executable name%26gt; filename.c
To run you program in the command line go ./%26lt;executable name%26gt;
Linux use ELF programs whereas windows uses PE programs. ELF programs usually don't have extensions or have a .o extension. PE programs have a .exe or .com extension. I would learn how to write Makefiles and use the text editor and command line for programming because that is where it is at in linux.
Reply:i use open suse linux... intially when you were setting it up did you also include the programming modules? or go for minumum setup? I'm guessing thats more the issue.
as said before, things to install either come as RPM's or "make" fiiles..
if gcc works.. in the shell..
open emacs
emacs hello.c (put in the hello world prog)
exit
gcc -c hello.c
if it compiles you'll get a file
a.out
Reply:rpm
Reply:Sounds like you are doing it all wrong to me.
Do you have a download manager called Synaptic on Ubuntu? That is what you should be using. It finds all the dependencies and libraries for whatever program you wish to install.
Don't try to do things manually until you understand Linux more otherwise you will screw it up.
Linux drives me nuts !?
I am attempting to install a zd1211 firmware program for my Belkin USB wireless adapter. First of all, I would like to explain that I have been dealing with computers since 1987. Why can't Linux (in my case Fedora Core 6) Just have a designation such as 'install' or 'setup'? Apparently the terms productivity and efficency have not reared its ugly head in thier lexacons. When I click on 'Add/ remove programs the damned program wants to accsess the internet ! Would someone, employed at Microsoft, please defect to Linux and give these people a clue. If I told you the whole world is crazy, but I'm OK, what would you say? If Linux is even halfway serious about toppleing Microsoft, you Linux folks have got a long road ahead. Should anyone reply to this who is not from a Windows perspective, and advises me to take up programming in 'C','C++', Perl Bailey, Monty Python, or any language like that will hear a tremondous thud as my head explodes !
Linux drives me nuts !?
Get UBUNTU.
Reply:Sorry, I don't get what your problem is. If you're not interested in learning something new, what are you doing messing around with Linux? If you don't like Fedora try another distro or go back to Windows. What's the problem?
Reply:when microsoft stole technologies, they renamed the concepts and made it there own.
Isn't that cute!
Now that you want to learn what real operating systems have called things for decades... you have to un-learn your microsoft brainwashing!
people have been installing with tars and gzips and make scripts since the beginning of time()
Reply:Installing new hardware in Linux is often a headache. And finding out whether drivers even exist is often a pain as well. I think the problem that you are running into in general is that Linux companies do not much care about making Linux usable for desktop users but for servers, which tend to have more expensive, well-known hardware, as opposed to the low end PCs that most of us have that use the latest Wal-mart special variety of hardware. The best advice that I can give to you is that if you want a stable, usable desktop system that won't cause problems like this, then you need to go with Microsoft and if you can't hang with that, then make sure you look at the list of compatible hardware, and find the drivers and read the README and INSTALL files *first* rather than after you have got your hardware. And I had to learn this the hard way too.
Reply:Linux drives me nut as well bro they need to get with the times.
Linux drives me nuts !?
Get UBUNTU.
Reply:Sorry, I don't get what your problem is. If you're not interested in learning something new, what are you doing messing around with Linux? If you don't like Fedora try another distro or go back to Windows. What's the problem?
Reply:when microsoft stole technologies, they renamed the concepts and made it there own.
Isn't that cute!
Now that you want to learn what real operating systems have called things for decades... you have to un-learn your microsoft brainwashing!
people have been installing with tars and gzips and make scripts since the beginning of time()
Reply:Installing new hardware in Linux is often a headache. And finding out whether drivers even exist is often a pain as well. I think the problem that you are running into in general is that Linux companies do not much care about making Linux usable for desktop users but for servers, which tend to have more expensive, well-known hardware, as opposed to the low end PCs that most of us have that use the latest Wal-mart special variety of hardware. The best advice that I can give to you is that if you want a stable, usable desktop system that won't cause problems like this, then you need to go with Microsoft and if you can't hang with that, then make sure you look at the list of compatible hardware, and find the drivers and read the README and INSTALL files *first* rather than after you have got your hardware. And I had to learn this the hard way too.
Reply:Linux drives me nut as well bro they need to get with the times.
My computer is down. I have Win.XP Using Linux disc to get online, Can I download a solution for my problem?
Think that there is a virus. Can linux and Win XP interact?
I cannot access my disc C,D etc..
My computer is down. I have Win.XP Using Linux disc to get online, Can I download a solution for my problem?
first buy anti virus run scan then check for a software
Reply:try online website plumchoice they will fix all your computer problems and it works and you acturally see the mouse moving when they fix the problem for 1 low fee of $129.00 i had over 600 virus in my computer now nothing try them its wonderfull...
Reply:What version of Linux are you using?
Knoppix Linux can be used to scan your hard drives for viruses.
http://www.knoppix.net/
It has an internet software-installer which can be used to download F-Prot (free) and scan with. If you're unsure of how to use F-Prot, you may check this short article from OReilly to see if you did something wrong:
http://hacks.oreilly.com/pub/h/2521
Reply:Need more information,can you boot into safe mode or access your bios,what happens at boot,any error messages etc...
sweet pea
I cannot access my disc C,D etc..
My computer is down. I have Win.XP Using Linux disc to get online, Can I download a solution for my problem?
first buy anti virus run scan then check for a software
Reply:try online website plumchoice they will fix all your computer problems and it works and you acturally see the mouse moving when they fix the problem for 1 low fee of $129.00 i had over 600 virus in my computer now nothing try them its wonderfull...
Reply:What version of Linux are you using?
Knoppix Linux can be used to scan your hard drives for viruses.
http://www.knoppix.net/
It has an internet software-installer which can be used to download F-Prot (free) and scan with. If you're unsure of how to use F-Prot, you may check this short article from OReilly to see if you did something wrong:
http://hacks.oreilly.com/pub/h/2521
Reply:Need more information,can you boot into safe mode or access your bios,what happens at boot,any error messages etc...
sweet pea
Help needed about RedHat Linux..?
JUST NOW ONLY I INSTALL RED HAT LINUX
CURRENTLY I USE
XP AND LINUX
IN REDHAT LINUX HOW CAN I FIND OUT OTHER HARDRIVES and also open it SUCH AS C:\,D:\,..
PLEASE SPECIFY HOW CAN I OPEN IT IN LINUX..
Help needed about RedHat Linux..?
see last post on this page http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/redhat-...
Reply:I am not sure about question ?...but I take in this way....
You have a dual boot %26amp; you want your linux to mount your windows partitions (C, D drives). may be this article should help you....
Reply:you can find other hard drives with a command #hwbrowser
or other ways you can mount those partitions on any directory and can use the data.
CURRENTLY I USE
XP AND LINUX
IN REDHAT LINUX HOW CAN I FIND OUT OTHER HARDRIVES and also open it SUCH AS C:\,D:\,..
PLEASE SPECIFY HOW CAN I OPEN IT IN LINUX..
Help needed about RedHat Linux..?
see last post on this page http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/redhat-...
Reply:I am not sure about question ?...but I take in this way....
You have a dual boot %26amp; you want your linux to mount your windows partitions (C, D drives). may be this article should help you....
Reply:you can find other hard drives with a command #hwbrowser
or other ways you can mount those partitions on any directory and can use the data.
C++ environment for mandriva?
i've been stuck on finding the solution of this problem :
before this, i use borland C++ 5.2 under XP, however now i used linux mandriva 2007.1 one spring. the quiestion is, what is an equivalent software to my previous compilers. I've used Kdevelop but found myself stuck to make a console application. Someone please help me. I also used WINE to run that borland. But the application won't appear when i tried to run it under mandriva.
C++ environment for mandriva?
everything's already there.
create a file called i.e. test.cpp, then compile it in a console:
g++ test.cpp -o test
now you can start it with
./test
if you omit the parameter "-o test", then the created file is called a.out.
before this, i use borland C++ 5.2 under XP, however now i used linux mandriva 2007.1 one spring. the quiestion is, what is an equivalent software to my previous compilers. I've used Kdevelop but found myself stuck to make a console application. Someone please help me. I also used WINE to run that borland. But the application won't appear when i tried to run it under mandriva.
C++ environment for mandriva?
everything's already there.
create a file called i.e. test.cpp, then compile it in a console:
g++ test.cpp -o test
now you can start it with
./test
if you omit the parameter "-o test", then the created file is called a.out.
What programming language is used by Linux?
I was looking through the documentation for the two new SDK's android and Iphone. They seem to both be based in some form of C. My friend said they were both based off of the Linux software. Is this true? If it is it seems like C is going to be the dominant language of the future, no?
What programming language is used by Linux?
different languages have different benefits and short comings, so which programming language to use is usually based on a case by case basis. C is good because it allows the programmer to allot memory location and sizes, allowing very precise programming. most OS will be written in C or another language of a similar level. From my knowledge, most Linux programs are written in python because it is extremely powerful and easy to use.
There can be no single dominant language. For example Java is good because it is lightweight and fast, so it can be used effectively on cell phones and cars, but could not be used to make a solid operating system.
Reply:First off, Linux is built on a mix of languages. While it is true that Linux is built aminly off of C, there musst be other languages involved to run it. Starting off, there is C++ incorporated into Linux. There are multiple sites where you can download the Linux sourcecode. Next, you MUST put assembly language into the ensemble. This is the only way to execute your software, because your computer does not read your source code and execute it. Now, about C being the language of the future, no, it is more of a mid-level language. C++ would be more of a language of the future, but they are both good to know. Also, since Linux is open source, there are many different types out there, including Red Hat and Ubuntu. So there is really no single language.
What programming language is used by Linux?
different languages have different benefits and short comings, so which programming language to use is usually based on a case by case basis. C is good because it allows the programmer to allot memory location and sizes, allowing very precise programming. most OS will be written in C or another language of a similar level. From my knowledge, most Linux programs are written in python because it is extremely powerful and easy to use.
There can be no single dominant language. For example Java is good because it is lightweight and fast, so it can be used effectively on cell phones and cars, but could not be used to make a solid operating system.
Reply:First off, Linux is built on a mix of languages. While it is true that Linux is built aminly off of C, there musst be other languages involved to run it. Starting off, there is C++ incorporated into Linux. There are multiple sites where you can download the Linux sourcecode. Next, you MUST put assembly language into the ensemble. This is the only way to execute your software, because your computer does not read your source code and execute it. Now, about C being the language of the future, no, it is more of a mid-level language. C++ would be more of a language of the future, but they are both good to know. Also, since Linux is open source, there are many different types out there, including Red Hat and Ubuntu. So there is really no single language.
What programming language is used by Linux?
I was looking through the documentation for the two new SDK's android and Iphone. They seem to both be based in some form of C. My friend said they were both based off of the Linux software. Is this true? If it is it seems like C is going to be the dominant language of the future, no?
What programming language is used by Linux?
In the heart of Linux, it is based on C. There are libraries of code that make the Windows, buttons and so forth and those libraries are C++ or C. In between those worlds are libraries of wrappers. A program made with C++ might command a library of C code.
Software, like a game or word processor you run on a Linux box can be java, C++, C, OpenGL, and the list goes on. There may also be short, utility scripts written in PERL or Python, besides the Shell Script, which you can think of as sorta like MS-DOS, but more powerful. For example, Linux shell commands can read the whole hard disc looking for one word.
Reply:I think android is actually "kind of" Java based... more specifically running a Dalvik VM. But yes, a lot of the components are based off linux software like the window manager and what not. Google decided to (or eventually will) open source android, that's why the linux community is embracing it so much.
As for C being the dominant language of the future I for one don't believe that ONE specific language will dominate every other. Different languages are good for different things and different levels of programming.
Reply:Sorry sir, i have no experience for that. But i suggest, you can search in
http://expert.freshbloger.com/
I hope you find that from this site.
rose
What programming language is used by Linux?
In the heart of Linux, it is based on C. There are libraries of code that make the Windows, buttons and so forth and those libraries are C++ or C. In between those worlds are libraries of wrappers. A program made with C++ might command a library of C code.
Software, like a game or word processor you run on a Linux box can be java, C++, C, OpenGL, and the list goes on. There may also be short, utility scripts written in PERL or Python, besides the Shell Script, which you can think of as sorta like MS-DOS, but more powerful. For example, Linux shell commands can read the whole hard disc looking for one word.
Reply:I think android is actually "kind of" Java based... more specifically running a Dalvik VM. But yes, a lot of the components are based off linux software like the window manager and what not. Google decided to (or eventually will) open source android, that's why the linux community is embracing it so much.
As for C being the dominant language of the future I for one don't believe that ONE specific language will dominate every other. Different languages are good for different things and different levels of programming.
Reply:Sorry sir, i have no experience for that. But i suggest, you can search in
http://expert.freshbloger.com/
I hope you find that from this site.
rose
What programming language is used by Linux?
I was looking through the documentation for the two new SDK's android and Iphone. They seem to both be based in some form of C. My friend said they were both based off of the Linux software. Is this true? If it is it seems like C is going to be the dominant language of the future, no?
What programming language is used by Linux?
It seems to me that I was looking at C and some of its variants under windoze. C is common to both windoze and Linux. Other languages are as well.
The programming language/s used UNDER Linux depends on the skills of the individual programmer.
What programming language is used by Linux?
It seems to me that I was looking at C and some of its variants under windoze. C is common to both windoze and Linux. Other languages are as well.
The programming language/s used UNDER Linux depends on the skills of the individual programmer.
Can I do with Linux what I can with XP?
I mean programming(Java and c++), web designing, surfing and other normal stuff.
I know Linux is not good for games, but it's Ok.
Can I do with Linux what I can with XP?
its the difference between what you can "do" and what you can "run".
With Windows you can RUN more things that you find or buy. There are more things that you can get to RUN on your computer and most of them will not RUN on Linux.
However with Linux there are far more things that you can DO. You can DO everything that you can do on windows but you will probably have to find a different program than the one you used in Windows.
It can be hard to figure out the diff but it sounds like you are more interested in doing things than in running more things.
Reply:I have not found anything yet that you can do in Windows, that you can't do under Linux. For programming, simply Google "programming [insert language] linux." For web surfing, Mozilla's Firefox is easily as good as (or better than) Internet Explorer, Mozilla Thunderbird replaces Outlook Express, and GAIM replaces your various Windows IM services.
As for games, the primary problem is that few commercial games are written to operate under Linux. However, many (if not most) can be run under Linux using Cedega or WINE. Installation isn't as easy as under Windows, and the games MAY suffer a little bit in graphics and/or performance, but in most cases, it's at least possible.
Reply:From a programming perspective (web programming) the only thing that's you really can't do very well on Linux is Flash animation creation.
There are plenty of substitute programs for all sorts of other software, but I haven't found a good (or even a bad) substitute for Flash (....yet. There are some people who are trying to work on something and rumors that Adobe might do something about it--it's made a player and Flex compiler so far, so maybe someday.)
If you don't need that and you don't care about games, jump into Linux! It's like taking the red pill--you'll never look back.
Reply:Absolutely!! And compilers and IDEs and debuggers all come free with the operating system.
Not to mention most of the app software you're ever likely to need is installed when you set it up or can be easily installed afterwards.
Hope that helps!!
Reply:Absolutely.
I've been using Linux as my only operating system for 3.5 years, with no problems whatsover.
If you're thinking about making the switch, I suggest Fedora, Debian, Knoppix, or Ubuntu to start out.
Once you get the hang of it, you might like the power of Gentoo, Arch Linux, Slack, Suse, or one of the other more advanced distributions.
Good luck!
I know Linux is not good for games, but it's Ok.
Can I do with Linux what I can with XP?
its the difference between what you can "do" and what you can "run".
With Windows you can RUN more things that you find or buy. There are more things that you can get to RUN on your computer and most of them will not RUN on Linux.
However with Linux there are far more things that you can DO. You can DO everything that you can do on windows but you will probably have to find a different program than the one you used in Windows.
It can be hard to figure out the diff but it sounds like you are more interested in doing things than in running more things.
Reply:I have not found anything yet that you can do in Windows, that you can't do under Linux. For programming, simply Google "programming [insert language] linux." For web surfing, Mozilla's Firefox is easily as good as (or better than) Internet Explorer, Mozilla Thunderbird replaces Outlook Express, and GAIM replaces your various Windows IM services.
As for games, the primary problem is that few commercial games are written to operate under Linux. However, many (if not most) can be run under Linux using Cedega or WINE. Installation isn't as easy as under Windows, and the games MAY suffer a little bit in graphics and/or performance, but in most cases, it's at least possible.
Reply:From a programming perspective (web programming) the only thing that's you really can't do very well on Linux is Flash animation creation.
There are plenty of substitute programs for all sorts of other software, but I haven't found a good (or even a bad) substitute for Flash (....yet. There are some people who are trying to work on something and rumors that Adobe might do something about it--it's made a player and Flex compiler so far, so maybe someday.)
If you don't need that and you don't care about games, jump into Linux! It's like taking the red pill--you'll never look back.
Reply:Absolutely!! And compilers and IDEs and debuggers all come free with the operating system.
Not to mention most of the app software you're ever likely to need is installed when you set it up or can be easily installed afterwards.
Hope that helps!!
Reply:Absolutely.
I've been using Linux as my only operating system for 3.5 years, with no problems whatsover.
If you're thinking about making the switch, I suggest Fedora, Debian, Knoppix, or Ubuntu to start out.
Once you get the hang of it, you might like the power of Gentoo, Arch Linux, Slack, Suse, or one of the other more advanced distributions.
Good luck!
Linux users?
i dnt no how to phrase this but window xp users have the leter C as there hard drive symbol is it diffrent for a linux
Linux users?
normaly the part of the drive where all data is stored is labled /dev/hda2 this is the main partition
/dev/hda1 should be your swa partition
Reply:Yes for the most part the correlation is "/" = "C:\" That is the root node so with linux you will have
/usr/bin/firefox
windows will be like
C:\Program Files\Mozilla\Firefox.exe
both should start the Firefox browser on their respective systems.
usually the hard drive can be accessed from the device directory /dev/hda.
RJ
Reply:Yes, the whole drive letter thing is a DOS/Windows thing.
Reply:In Linux, it's "hda" for the first hard drive. "hdb" for the second. "hdc" for the third... hda1 would be the first partition of the first hard drive.
Reply:Yes. Letter assigning to drive is proper to Microsoft only. In Linux, it will be called "hda", "hdb" etc..
Linux users?
normaly the part of the drive where all data is stored is labled /dev/hda2 this is the main partition
/dev/hda1 should be your swa partition
Reply:Yes for the most part the correlation is "/" = "C:\" That is the root node so with linux you will have
/usr/bin/firefox
windows will be like
C:\Program Files\Mozilla\Firefox.exe
both should start the Firefox browser on their respective systems.
usually the hard drive can be accessed from the device directory /dev/hda.
RJ
Reply:Yes, the whole drive letter thing is a DOS/Windows thing.
Reply:In Linux, it's "hda" for the first hard drive. "hdb" for the second. "hdc" for the third... hda1 would be the first partition of the first hard drive.
Reply:Yes. Letter assigning to drive is proper to Microsoft only. In Linux, it will be called "hda", "hdb" etc..
Linux/ xp dual boot?
I have allready set up my windows xp w @ least 4 partitions on a raid zero. I would like to know how I would install a free distro on one of the others as well as use one of the remaining partitions for file redundancy ( i.e ) a common home folder between all of my drives that i can pull from or drag and drop to so that no matter what might happen I can access important files such as resumees and baby pics that sort of thing.
representation of what im talking about
C:/ Windows install 65G partion
C:/My docs/ important stuff
D:/ Raw 65G Partion
Planing on using as an internal/external HDD w.
C:/My docs/ important stuff
E:/Home folder/ my docs important stuff
E:/ Free linux Distro ?X?
E:/home/mydocs/important stuff
F:/ Different free distro ?X?
(I am only really going to use the linux Distros to learn from/ use as a failsafe to protect my files/ (I.E.) windows doesnt like my raid setup any more and I want to get my baby pics)
Thank you
Linux/ xp dual boot?
you should be able to just install linux on one of the unused partitions it should recognize the windows partition an ask you if you want to keep it. also you can run a live cd such as knoppix (runs totaly from cd/dvd) or install linux on a usb flash drive see attached link. http://www.pendrivelinux.com/
Reply:Try the given link. Check if it helps. If not try posting your query there and they will definitely help you out. They are into promoting GNU/Linux and other OSS
Reply:First install windows for required size ofter you can install Linux on unused physical disk.why because it has the capacity to read FAT/NTFS where windows not having the capability to read the Linux .Then you can keep your any formatted files in wins and at the same time you want to work with Linux you can work on it.But only one work can do at a time
flowering plum
representation of what im talking about
C:/ Windows install 65G partion
C:/My docs/ important stuff
D:/ Raw 65G Partion
Planing on using as an internal/external HDD w.
C:/My docs/ important stuff
E:/Home folder/ my docs important stuff
E:/ Free linux Distro ?X?
E:/home/mydocs/important stuff
F:/ Different free distro ?X?
(I am only really going to use the linux Distros to learn from/ use as a failsafe to protect my files/ (I.E.) windows doesnt like my raid setup any more and I want to get my baby pics)
Thank you
Linux/ xp dual boot?
you should be able to just install linux on one of the unused partitions it should recognize the windows partition an ask you if you want to keep it. also you can run a live cd such as knoppix (runs totaly from cd/dvd) or install linux on a usb flash drive see attached link. http://www.pendrivelinux.com/
Reply:Try the given link. Check if it helps. If not try posting your query there and they will definitely help you out. They are into promoting GNU/Linux and other OSS
Reply:First install windows for required size ofter you can install Linux on unused physical disk.why because it has the capacity to read FAT/NTFS where windows not having the capability to read the Linux .Then you can keep your any formatted files in wins and at the same time you want to work with Linux you can work on it.But only one work can do at a time
flowering plum
Another linux question guys!?
hi dudes
what im looking for is a linux distro with these specifications
a)less than 800mb
b)must have a 3d desktop,rotating desktop,loads of eye candy!
c)MUST be a live cd/dvd but able to install if needed
d)must be able to do the 3d stuff without having to install linux display drivers(as its live and you cant install drivers on a live version....can you?)
ive seen loads of you-tube videos of these amazing desktop visuals that knock vista into another dimension,but until now i havent used one
finally,,would you guys ever sacrifice your windows xp os for a linux os if it was good enough,bare in mind i have another p.c(my wifes)in the house with windows xp on it
any advice will be hugely appreciated
cheers guys!
Another linux question guys!?
You could buy a copy of Micro Mart computer magazine, it's only £1.99 and you will find adverts in the classified at the back from a guy called Linuxman. I have used him and he is dead reliable. He supplies CD's oof most Linux distro's including Ubuntu. Many ar what is known as live CDs, you boot with the Cd in your drive and Linux runs from the CD. It is obviously slower but it does not install anything to your Hard Drive. Thi way you can try out various versions without affecting your Windows install. You could e-mail him and give him the details of what you want I'm sure he would help you.
Reply:I am sure that you can do it with Ubuntu.
You can get it from Ubuntu.com
Reply:It may be beyond what you want, try getting a live CD of vista with no drivers on less than 800mb with all the eye candy, you'd be lucky to run DOS.
Ubuntu is the most likely candidate for what you want but you would need to download the software to get a 3D desktop and install it. If you are running either ATI or Nvidial graphics cards you won't have any other choice that install the drivers for them.
I personally don't run anything other than Linux, Opensuse 10.2. I'll set you a challenge connect an XP OS to the internet, remove your antivirus, never defrag, never install any software that requires a reboot then call me in 2 hours when the system breaks.
If you're serious about Linux try Opensuse 10.2 you can download it at:
http://download.opensuse.org/
The actual base install is less than 800mb the rest is taken up with programmes etc. Email me if you want any more info or help.
Reply:I think Ubuntu is the right distro you need. But I recommend Ubuntu CE, it is more beautiful than the original Ubuntu. View the screenshot here: http://linuxscreenshot.blogspot.com/sear...
Reply:definatley opensuse or ubuntu/kubuntu.
what im looking for is a linux distro with these specifications
a)less than 800mb
b)must have a 3d desktop,rotating desktop,loads of eye candy!
c)MUST be a live cd/dvd but able to install if needed
d)must be able to do the 3d stuff without having to install linux display drivers(as its live and you cant install drivers on a live version....can you?)
ive seen loads of you-tube videos of these amazing desktop visuals that knock vista into another dimension,but until now i havent used one
finally,,would you guys ever sacrifice your windows xp os for a linux os if it was good enough,bare in mind i have another p.c(my wifes)in the house with windows xp on it
any advice will be hugely appreciated
cheers guys!
Another linux question guys!?
You could buy a copy of Micro Mart computer magazine, it's only £1.99 and you will find adverts in the classified at the back from a guy called Linuxman. I have used him and he is dead reliable. He supplies CD's oof most Linux distro's including Ubuntu. Many ar what is known as live CDs, you boot with the Cd in your drive and Linux runs from the CD. It is obviously slower but it does not install anything to your Hard Drive. Thi way you can try out various versions without affecting your Windows install. You could e-mail him and give him the details of what you want I'm sure he would help you.
Reply:I am sure that you can do it with Ubuntu.
You can get it from Ubuntu.com
Reply:It may be beyond what you want, try getting a live CD of vista with no drivers on less than 800mb with all the eye candy, you'd be lucky to run DOS.
Ubuntu is the most likely candidate for what you want but you would need to download the software to get a 3D desktop and install it. If you are running either ATI or Nvidial graphics cards you won't have any other choice that install the drivers for them.
I personally don't run anything other than Linux, Opensuse 10.2. I'll set you a challenge connect an XP OS to the internet, remove your antivirus, never defrag, never install any software that requires a reboot then call me in 2 hours when the system breaks.
If you're serious about Linux try Opensuse 10.2 you can download it at:
http://download.opensuse.org/
The actual base install is less than 800mb the rest is taken up with programmes etc. Email me if you want any more info or help.
Reply:I think Ubuntu is the right distro you need. But I recommend Ubuntu CE, it is more beautiful than the original Ubuntu. View the screenshot here: http://linuxscreenshot.blogspot.com/sear...
Reply:definatley opensuse or ubuntu/kubuntu.
Good linux distro + boot manager?
I currently run vista. I'm looking to get a distro of linux that will be good for programming (redundancy, I know). I am starting a c++ class at the local community college and I plan on learning c (on my own or next semester when I qualify for the course). I am thinking of getting a new hdd at about 40 gb and making that my linux disk. I have seen dual boots done, but it has only ever been from one hdd and caused lots of problems. will it cause more or less problems for me if I am booting from a separate drive? What is a good version of linux for me to get (i am currently thinking of getting ubuntu or redhat [if i can get redhat for free])? What boot manager would you suggest?
Good linux distro + boot manager?
Setting up a dual boot is easy! Sometimes problems come up, but they are always fixable.
I have a dual boot with Vista and Ubuntu. I do a lot of programming on Ubuntu (when I'm not using Visual Studio for a .NET application, that is). I like it a lot, and I would recommend it. It's easy to set up and to dive into. (I did have a little trouble getting mine to work, but only because I have 4 hard drives and 8 total partitions, plus I had overridden the boot priority in the BIOS to my secondary drive)
When you install it, it will install its own booloader (GNU Grub), which should automatically detect your Windows installation, and allow you to dual boot.
But... sometimes it doesn't detect windows, and you have to go in manually and edit the configuration file. This is easy to do. All you have to do is run the liveCD and mount your new installation, and find the file. If this is complicated for you, there are a ton of websites that give step by step instructions that you can print out beforehand.
And if that fails, or you don't want to do it that way, there is a program called EasyBCD that you can run from Windows. It will install its own version of Grub, and it gives you an easy visual interface that you can use to set it up.
As far as the separate drive is concerned, that would probably be easier, but there is really no problem doing it all on the same drive. As long as you are comfortable resizing your partitions, and you are cafeful not to delete your Windows partition, you should be fine either way.
Keep in mind that some people have had trouble booting from 2 separate drives if one is IDE and one is SATA. It's fixable through a bit of tweaking though.
Good luck! I think you're making a good decision to run linux, and to learn and c/c++.
Reply:I have set up many dual-boot configurations without problems. People that don't understand the process will have problems even if using two separate harddrives!
Grub is the recommended boot manager these days.
I prefer deb package management, which eliminates Red Hat and their rpm system.
If you set up a separate /home partition when you finally install, it is easy to switch distros, or if you want you can have both ubuntu and red hat, and more, if you so desire, and can trouble shoot any grub issues that may creep in.
Good linux distro + boot manager?
Setting up a dual boot is easy! Sometimes problems come up, but they are always fixable.
I have a dual boot with Vista and Ubuntu. I do a lot of programming on Ubuntu (when I'm not using Visual Studio for a .NET application, that is). I like it a lot, and I would recommend it. It's easy to set up and to dive into. (I did have a little trouble getting mine to work, but only because I have 4 hard drives and 8 total partitions, plus I had overridden the boot priority in the BIOS to my secondary drive)
When you install it, it will install its own booloader (GNU Grub), which should automatically detect your Windows installation, and allow you to dual boot.
But... sometimes it doesn't detect windows, and you have to go in manually and edit the configuration file. This is easy to do. All you have to do is run the liveCD and mount your new installation, and find the file. If this is complicated for you, there are a ton of websites that give step by step instructions that you can print out beforehand.
And if that fails, or you don't want to do it that way, there is a program called EasyBCD that you can run from Windows. It will install its own version of Grub, and it gives you an easy visual interface that you can use to set it up.
As far as the separate drive is concerned, that would probably be easier, but there is really no problem doing it all on the same drive. As long as you are comfortable resizing your partitions, and you are cafeful not to delete your Windows partition, you should be fine either way.
Keep in mind that some people have had trouble booting from 2 separate drives if one is IDE and one is SATA. It's fixable through a bit of tweaking though.
Good luck! I think you're making a good decision to run linux, and to learn and c/c++.
Reply:I have set up many dual-boot configurations without problems. People that don't understand the process will have problems even if using two separate harddrives!
Grub is the recommended boot manager these days.
I prefer deb package management, which eliminates Red Hat and their rpm system.
If you set up a separate /home partition when you finally install, it is easy to switch distros, or if you want you can have both ubuntu and red hat, and more, if you so desire, and can trouble shoot any grub issues that may creep in.
What is the best version of Linux for programming?
I am an amateur game developer and am looking at Linux as an alternative to Windows. I am using Microsoft Visual C++, but can run it using WINE (I think). A friend recommended trying Linux, because it was a powerful platform. From my research, Ubuntu looks nice. Please only answer if you use Linux!
What is the best version of Linux for programming?
I install 'Red Hat Linux' in one of my computer, and use borland 'Kylix' as my programming tools there (pascal based), just for test my software 'mobility' , from Windows to Linux.
I don't know if the other Linux is good for my 'Kylix' cause i will feel happy if Linux finally recognized all my hardware
I have UBuntu disc, just didn't have a chance to install and use it to test my 'Kylix' there.
What is the best version of Linux for programming?
I install 'Red Hat Linux' in one of my computer, and use borland 'Kylix' as my programming tools there (pascal based), just for test my software 'mobility' , from Windows to Linux.
I don't know if the other Linux is good for my 'Kylix' cause i will feel happy if Linux finally recognized all my hardware
I have UBuntu disc, just didn't have a chance to install and use it to test my 'Kylix' there.
Need help emailing a file using Linux?
O.k. so i just started a C programming class and our teacher wants us to use Linux and the system emacs to write the program. I have written the program in emacs and saved it. I have loged into my school's linux account using linux. I created a directory I have compiled my program as well as run it. He wanted us to create a gzipped tar archive of the assignment and I did so using the following command:
$ tar cbfz lastname-hw0.tar.gz lastname-hw0/
Now all he says in the instructions is email me this file... my question is. How do I email his this file!
Need help emailing a file using Linux?
you could use mutt from the command line if it is installed. type this at the command line (changing the parameters where necessary):
echo "here is the file you wanted etc." | mutt -s "Subject of email" -a lastname-hw0.tar.gz yourprof@university.org
type "man mutt" at the command line for more info
Reply:You need to use mutt if it is available. If not my suggestion is you make a dual boot system out of your computer and just use mozilla firefox or something.
Reply:try running the 'pine' command, if it's installed you can send it that way.
Reply:If you have a web based email account (e.g. yahoo, hotmail, gmail, etc), the easiest way is to just fire up your web browser and mail it that way.
Otherwise there are dozens of email clients for linux available for free. Depending on your llinux distribution, check what is available for easy download from their repositories.
$ tar cbfz lastname-hw0.tar.gz lastname-hw0/
Now all he says in the instructions is email me this file... my question is. How do I email his this file!
Need help emailing a file using Linux?
you could use mutt from the command line if it is installed. type this at the command line (changing the parameters where necessary):
echo "here is the file you wanted etc." | mutt -s "Subject of email" -a lastname-hw0.tar.gz yourprof@university.org
type "man mutt" at the command line for more info
Reply:You need to use mutt if it is available. If not my suggestion is you make a dual boot system out of your computer and just use mozilla firefox or something.
Reply:try running the 'pine' command, if it's installed you can send it that way.
Reply:If you have a web based email account (e.g. yahoo, hotmail, gmail, etc), the easiest way is to just fire up your web browser and mail it that way.
Otherwise there are dozens of email clients for linux available for free. Depending on your llinux distribution, check what is available for easy download from their repositories.
Need help emailing a file using Linux?
O.k. so i just started a C programming class and our teacher wants us to use Linux and the system emacs to write the program. I have written the program in emacs and saved it. I have loged into my school's linux account using linux. I created a directory I have compiled my program as well as run it. He wanted us to create a gzipped tar archive of the assignment and I did so using the following command:
$ tar cbfz lastname-hw0.tar.gz lastname-hw0/
Now all he says in the instructions is email me this file... my question is. How do I email his this file!
Need help emailing a file using Linux?
Lots of ways! You could use a command-line mail client like Mutt or Pine - sortof like an ordinary graphical mail client. Or you could use "mail" utility, something like:
mail user@host.tld
which will then prompt you for cc, subject, then put you into the message pane. There you put:
~r lastname-hw0.tar.gz
which will insert the file, then a '.' alone on a line will send it. That's pretty complex. Probably the easiest way is to scp or sftp it to your desktop and mail it as you might usually.
Good luck!
$ tar cbfz lastname-hw0.tar.gz lastname-hw0/
Now all he says in the instructions is email me this file... my question is. How do I email his this file!
Need help emailing a file using Linux?
Lots of ways! You could use a command-line mail client like Mutt or Pine - sortof like an ordinary graphical mail client. Or you could use "mail" utility, something like:
mail user@host.tld
which will then prompt you for cc, subject, then put you into the message pane. There you put:
~r lastname-hw0.tar.gz
which will insert the file, then a '.' alone on a line will send it. That's pretty complex. Probably the easiest way is to scp or sftp it to your desktop and mail it as you might usually.
Good luck!
How to remove linux?
I have win98 in c,winXP in d,server2003 in h drive %26amp; also redhat linux with GRUB boot loader.I have to remove linux safely so that I can continue using my rest OS.How ? please give steps.
How to remove linux?
use partition magic software 7 and create with this software a new drive and formate the drive where Linux red hat is installed.
Reply:Delete the red hat partitions with XP or Partition Logic then run SuperGrub.
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How to remove linux?
use partition magic software 7 and create with this software a new drive and formate the drive where Linux red hat is installed.
Reply:Delete the red hat partitions with XP or Partition Logic then run SuperGrub.
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PC Expertise help on linux commands?
Which of the following can be used to execute a series of Linux commands at a specified time?
A) which
B) run
C) time
D) at
when
PC Expertise help on linux commands?
at
for example:
at -m 0930 tomorrow %26lt;%26lt;EOT
df -k %26gt; /root/disk-usage.txt
ps -ef %26gt; /root/processes.txt
EOT
This will dump disk usage report (df) and process list (ps) into text files at 9:30am tomorrow
A) which
B) run
C) time
D) at
when
PC Expertise help on linux commands?
at
for example:
at -m 0930 tomorrow %26lt;%26lt;EOT
df -k %26gt; /root/disk-usage.txt
ps -ef %26gt; /root/processes.txt
EOT
This will dump disk usage report (df) and process list (ps) into text files at 9:30am tomorrow
Which Linux OS is the best for servers ?
i want to know that which linux should i install in my server to host a website. And which linux do the big guys like youtube use ? Ubuntu,e.t.c
Which Linux OS is the best for servers ?
CentOS is the best distro for servers. It is the community version of Redhat Enterprise. It comes comes with apache httpd installed and getting a LAMP server up and running only takes a few minutes. Please never use Ubuntu.
Reply:Ubuntu Liuux
Reply:Most user friendly is probably Ubuntu for home users.
But for servers I am most definitely going to say Red Hat and SUSE.
Reply:Try Ubuntu 6.06 for server if your server just serve simple task such as PHP, MySQL...
But if your server have to do more complex tasks and require more security, Fedora Core and Redhat is your right choice.
Which Linux OS is the best for servers ?
CentOS is the best distro for servers. It is the community version of Redhat Enterprise. It comes comes with apache httpd installed and getting a LAMP server up and running only takes a few minutes. Please never use Ubuntu.
Reply:Ubuntu Liuux
Reply:Most user friendly is probably Ubuntu for home users.
But for servers I am most definitely going to say Red Hat and SUSE.
Reply:Try Ubuntu 6.06 for server if your server just serve simple task such as PHP, MySQL...
But if your server have to do more complex tasks and require more security, Fedora Core and Redhat is your right choice.
Can i install Linux?
i have a Windows XP PC.
i have only one drive in it (Local disk C:).
it has a free space of around 8GB.
now can i install Linux OS while keeping my XP as it is, in this system without partitioning my C drive??
if not, is there any other possibility of having Linux in this system.
any suggestion welcome..
.
note: i need Linux rite now to do my college final year project work...
Can i install Linux?
You cant install linux on a single drive system without partitioning.And with only 8GB left you probably wont be able to install versions like fedora on a dual boot, you might get away with red hat tho. To be honest your options are: partition and install a small flavour like debian; get rid of xp (not a good idea) and install a higher build -or probably the best way - buy a second hard drive, external would be great, and install it on that you can get them pretty cheap now, and it will be worth the money if you pass.-think yourself lucky, i have to buy a server for my project lol Of course this all depends what you want linux for, which can change the version you need. tbh, if its just for networking or whatever, just stick with something like debian, (small and free :) )
Reply:If you want to install a full second operating system you'll need to partition your hard drive. A linux install usually contains fdisk or something similar to help you do this.
If you really don't want to partition, you could try using Gnoppix or DamnSmallLinux, which can be booted from portable media but which still give you access to your disc space. But in this case you won't be able to install any new software that isn't bundled with the distribution.
Reply:most likly this will not work since the drives will work against each other but i would look here at propcaid.com for more info
Reply:If your gonna install Redhat O/S you will need atleast 4 to 5 gb of space for all of the programs that they have to offer on the disk.
Is it XP home or XP pro ? Xp home should play fair with Redhat..... BUT XP pro does'nt like to share with redhat ...be very careful you could loose everything on your drive with Redhat and XP pro.
hard drives are cheap and getting cheaper
you may also have to up grade your RAM speed, most software needs atleast 256 mb or better
If you have the space on your drive, just partition the drive (xp home) and you should be up and running in an hour.
If your not sure how to do that contact a LUGS (linux user group ) in your area, they have members that are great at helping and showing you how to use Linux to the max.
Reply:Hi, sorry but its impossible to install Linux for you because first of there is only one harddisk partition with only 8gb of space which is too less. Linux has its own file system like reiser or ext3 not ntfs or fat32 even though it understands them. You will have to remove Xp if u want to use linux. You could run live a cd but you can't do assignments on it because they r just there for u to experience the feel of Linux nothing else.
You can get a new harddisk and install 2 harddisk on ur computer and install linux.
Linux needs a swap partition, a root directory for installation and a home directory for users.
Hope this helps!
Good Luck!
i have only one drive in it (Local disk C:).
it has a free space of around 8GB.
now can i install Linux OS while keeping my XP as it is, in this system without partitioning my C drive??
if not, is there any other possibility of having Linux in this system.
any suggestion welcome..
.
note: i need Linux rite now to do my college final year project work...
Can i install Linux?
You cant install linux on a single drive system without partitioning.And with only 8GB left you probably wont be able to install versions like fedora on a dual boot, you might get away with red hat tho. To be honest your options are: partition and install a small flavour like debian; get rid of xp (not a good idea) and install a higher build -or probably the best way - buy a second hard drive, external would be great, and install it on that you can get them pretty cheap now, and it will be worth the money if you pass.-think yourself lucky, i have to buy a server for my project lol Of course this all depends what you want linux for, which can change the version you need. tbh, if its just for networking or whatever, just stick with something like debian, (small and free :) )
Reply:If you want to install a full second operating system you'll need to partition your hard drive. A linux install usually contains fdisk or something similar to help you do this.
If you really don't want to partition, you could try using Gnoppix or DamnSmallLinux, which can be booted from portable media but which still give you access to your disc space. But in this case you won't be able to install any new software that isn't bundled with the distribution.
Reply:most likly this will not work since the drives will work against each other but i would look here at propcaid.com for more info
Reply:If your gonna install Redhat O/S you will need atleast 4 to 5 gb of space for all of the programs that they have to offer on the disk.
Is it XP home or XP pro ? Xp home should play fair with Redhat..... BUT XP pro does'nt like to share with redhat ...be very careful you could loose everything on your drive with Redhat and XP pro.
hard drives are cheap and getting cheaper
you may also have to up grade your RAM speed, most software needs atleast 256 mb or better
If you have the space on your drive, just partition the drive (xp home) and you should be up and running in an hour.
If your not sure how to do that contact a LUGS (linux user group ) in your area, they have members that are great at helping and showing you how to use Linux to the max.
Reply:Hi, sorry but its impossible to install Linux for you because first of there is only one harddisk partition with only 8gb of space which is too less. Linux has its own file system like reiser or ext3 not ntfs or fat32 even though it understands them. You will have to remove Xp if u want to use linux. You could run live a cd but you can't do assignments on it because they r just there for u to experience the feel of Linux nothing else.
You can get a new harddisk and install 2 harddisk on ur computer and install linux.
Linux needs a swap partition, a root directory for installation and a home directory for users.
Hope this helps!
Good Luck!
Search Linux?
HI,
Can someone post the exact command to search particular file in whole linux file system same as i used to do in dos
c:\dir *myname*.* /p/s
This will search every file in all c drive containing myname whethere it is any directory. The command equivalent to this command.
Search Linux?
ls %26lt;your filename%26gt;
ls -als %26lt;yourfilename%26gt; to display more details regarding the file
Reply:Command is: find / -name '*myname*'
Let's disect this:
find - the actual command
/ - which directory to search, in this case the entire filesystem
-name - search by name
'*myname*' - file pattern to search for.
Find is a very versatile tool, for example, if you wish to list only directories matching your pattern, you would use:
find / -name '*myname*' -type d
or a file
find / -name '*myname*' -type f
If you want to limit the depth of directory search
find / -name '*myname*' -maxdepth 2
or if you wish to perform an action on every match found:
find / -name '*myname*' -exec ls -l {} ';'
Reply:find / -name '*myname*'
Reply:to search a file
locate filenametosearch
or
find /dir/where/to/search -name filenametosearch
to list a directory
ls --color |more
radiata
Can someone post the exact command to search particular file in whole linux file system same as i used to do in dos
c:\dir *myname*.* /p/s
This will search every file in all c drive containing myname whethere it is any directory. The command equivalent to this command.
Search Linux?
ls %26lt;your filename%26gt;
ls -als %26lt;yourfilename%26gt; to display more details regarding the file
Reply:Command is: find / -name '*myname*'
Let's disect this:
find - the actual command
/ - which directory to search, in this case the entire filesystem
-name - search by name
'*myname*' - file pattern to search for.
Find is a very versatile tool, for example, if you wish to list only directories matching your pattern, you would use:
find / -name '*myname*' -type d
or a file
find / -name '*myname*' -type f
If you want to limit the depth of directory search
find / -name '*myname*' -maxdepth 2
or if you wish to perform an action on every match found:
find / -name '*myname*' -exec ls -l {} ';'
Reply:find / -name '*myname*'
Reply:to search a file
locate filenametosearch
or
find /dir/where/to/search -name filenametosearch
to list a directory
ls --color |more
radiata
Visual c++ run?
how can I run my visual c++ program(which written under win xp)
under linux?
Visual c++ run?
Visual C++ Tutorial %26amp; Basic Concepts
Computer Science and Programming
Dr. Jennifer Kay (with handouts by Rose Boiano and Jennifer Kay)
Background
You will be writing programs, and then compiling and running them. To compile a program (think of compilation as turning C++ code into a different language that your PC can run), it must be a part of a Visual C++ "project".
Think of it this way. A program is a lot like a piece of paper with words on it, and a project is a lot like a big wooden desk. When you create a new Visual C++ Project, you are building a new desk to work on. This desk has a special area where it holds the papers that are most important to you, but there is also lots of space to hold other papers.
Every time you write a new program, you get out a blank piece of paper and write on it. You can also, of course, take an old program (a piece of paper you've already written on) and run it, or modify it and then run it.
When you want to compile and run your program, you have to tell the computer to remove any other papers from the special space on the desk, and put your program in the special space. Then you have to tell it to put your new program in the special space. Finally, you tell it to compile and run what's in the special space.
This document gives you an outline of how to do different common tasks, and has links to the following files:
Creating a New Visual C++ 6.0 Project: Think of this as building a new desk. You should only have to do this once for the entire semester. (Under certain circumstances Visual C++ will mess up your desk and you'll have to build a new one, if things don't seem to be working, this may be the problem. BUT, it's fairly uncommon, probably happens to 5-10% of students over the course of the semester, so don't worry about it too much.)
NEW! Opening a workspace you created earlier: If you built a desk previously, this lets you retrieve that desk rather than building a whole new one each time.
Creating a New Program in an Existing Visual C++ Project: Think of this as getting a brand new sheet of blank paper and putting it on the special space in your desk.
Compiling and Running your Visual C++ 6.0 Project: This is the final step in using your setup. You are telling the computer to compile and then run what's in the special space on your desk.
Removing a program from your project: Think of this as removing something from the special space on your desk that you don't need to use for now. It doesn't mean that you're erasing everything that's on that piece of paper, but you are moving it away from the special space on your desk.
Opening an existing program in your Visual C++ 6.0 Workspace: You use this when you started writing on a piece of paper earlier, maybe even made it into a working program, but at some point you took it off of the special space on your desk. This technique will enable you to put that old piece of paper back on the special space on your desk.
Before you start to use Visual C++ for the first time
Set up your Computer Science %26amp; Programming Folder:
Make a folder on your H drive called CSP
Inside of that folder, make another folder called lab1
(Each week, you'll make a new folder -- lab2, lab3, and so on)
The first time you use Visual C++
Follow the directions in the Creating a New Visual C++ 6.0 Project handout to make a new project.
Follow the directions in the Creating a New Program in an Existing Visual C++ Project handout to write a new program.
Follow the directions in the Compiling and Running your Visual C++ 6.0 Project handout to compile and run your program.
Using Visual C++ again to write a new program
NEW Opening up your workspace again (necessary only when you just start up Visual C++).
Remove your old program from the project as described in the Removing a program from your project handout.
Follow the directions in the Creating a New Program in an Existing Visual C++ Project handout to write a new program.
Follow the directions in the Compiling and Running your Visual C++ 6.0 Project handout to compile and run your program.
Using Visual C++ to look at / run a program you've already written
NEW Opening up your workspace again (necessary only when you start up Visual C++).
Remove your old program from the project as described in the Removing a program from your project handout.
Follow the directions in the Opening an existing program in your Visual C++ 6.0 Workspace handout to open your program
Follow the directions in the Compiling and Running your Visual C++ 6.0 Project handout to compile and run your program.
Reply:I dont think you can as far as i know i dont think visual c++ will work on linux when written in xp if it was done in a borland complier it might be possible otherwise you might be out of luck also they might have software for it i dont use visc++ myself but i know borland reg C++ works on linux so. . .
Reply:check whether gcc compiler is installed in ur version.
if so, u may use g++ command to compile ur c++ program.
u may read gcc manual for further details.
Reply:well considering you probably need the dotnet framework installed....it might not work... but you can try downloading a program for linux that makes exe files run in linux... i think the program is called wine something..... google it, that should work, it also allows many windows installations to work in linux ;)
Reply:Visual C++ Tutorial %26amp; Basic Concepts
Computer Science and Programming
Dr. Jennifer Kay (with handouts by Rose Boiano and Jennifer Kay)
Background
You will be writing programs, and then compiling and running them. To compile a program (think of compilation as turning C++ code into a different language that your PC can run), it must be a part of a Visual C++ "project".
Think of it this way. A program is a lot like a piece of paper with words on it, and a project is a lot like a big wooden desk. When you create a new Visual C++ Project, you are building a new desk to work on. This desk has a special area where it holds the papers that are most important to you, but there is also lots of space to hold other papers.
Every time you write a new program, you get out a blank piece of paper and write on it. You can also, of course, take an old program (a piece of paper you've already written on) and run it, or modify it and then run it.
When you want to compile and run your program, you have to tell the computer to remove any other papers from the special space on the desk, and put your program in the special space. Then you have to tell it to put your new program in the special space. Finally, you tell it to compile and run what's in the special space.
This document gives you an outline of how to do different common tasks, and has links to the following files:
Creating a New Visual C++ 6.0 Project: Think of this as building a new desk. You should only have to do this once for the entire semester. (Under certain circumstances Visual C++ will mess up your desk and you'll have to build a new one, if things don't seem to be working, this may be the problem. BUT, it's fairly uncommon, probably happens to 5-10% of students over the course of the semester, so don't worry about it too much.)
NEW! Opening a workspace you created earlier: If you built a desk previously, this lets you retrieve that desk rather than building a whole new one each time.
Creating a New Program in an Existing Visual C++ Project: Think of this as getting a brand new sheet of blank paper and putting it on the special space in your desk.
Compiling and Running your Visual C++ 6.0 Project: This is the final step in using your setup. You are telling the computer to compile and then run what's in the special space on your desk.
Removing a program from your project: Think of this as removing something from the special space on your desk that you don't need to use for now. It doesn't mean that you're erasing everything that's on that piece of paper, but you are moving it away from the special space on your desk.
Opening an existing program in your Visual C++ 6.0 Workspace: You use this when you started writing on a piece of paper earlier, maybe even made it into a working program, but at some point you took it off of the special space on your desk. This technique will enable you to put that old piece of paper back on the special space on your desk.
Before you start to use Visual C++ for the first time
Set up your Computer Science %26amp; Programming Folder:
Make a folder on your H drive called CSP
Inside of that folder, make another folder called lab1
(Each week, you'll make a new folder -- lab2, lab3, and so on)
The first time you use Visual C++
Follow the directions in the Creating a New Visual C++ 6.0 Project handout to make a new project.
Follow the directions in the Creating a New Program in an Existing Visual C++ Project handout to write a new program.
Follow the directions in the Compiling and Running your Visual C++ 6.0 Project handout to compile and run your program.
Using Visual C++ again to write a new program
NEW Opening up your workspace again (necessary only when you just start up Visual C++).
Remove your old program from the project as described in the Removing a program from your project handout.
Follow the directions in the Creating a New Program in an Existing Visual C++ Project handout to write a new program.
Follow the directions in the Compiling and Running your Visual C++ 6.0 Project handout to compile and run your program.
Using Visual C++ to look at / run a program you've already written
NEW Opening up your workspace again (necessary only when you start up Visual C++).
Remove your old program from the project as described in the Removing a program from your project handout.
Follow the directions in the Opening an existing program in your Visual C++ 6.0 Workspace handout to open your program
Follow the directions in the Compiling and Running your Visual C++ 6.0 Project handout to compile and run your program.
under linux?
Visual c++ run?
Visual C++ Tutorial %26amp; Basic Concepts
Computer Science and Programming
Dr. Jennifer Kay (with handouts by Rose Boiano and Jennifer Kay)
Background
You will be writing programs, and then compiling and running them. To compile a program (think of compilation as turning C++ code into a different language that your PC can run), it must be a part of a Visual C++ "project".
Think of it this way. A program is a lot like a piece of paper with words on it, and a project is a lot like a big wooden desk. When you create a new Visual C++ Project, you are building a new desk to work on. This desk has a special area where it holds the papers that are most important to you, but there is also lots of space to hold other papers.
Every time you write a new program, you get out a blank piece of paper and write on it. You can also, of course, take an old program (a piece of paper you've already written on) and run it, or modify it and then run it.
When you want to compile and run your program, you have to tell the computer to remove any other papers from the special space on the desk, and put your program in the special space. Then you have to tell it to put your new program in the special space. Finally, you tell it to compile and run what's in the special space.
This document gives you an outline of how to do different common tasks, and has links to the following files:
Creating a New Visual C++ 6.0 Project: Think of this as building a new desk. You should only have to do this once for the entire semester. (Under certain circumstances Visual C++ will mess up your desk and you'll have to build a new one, if things don't seem to be working, this may be the problem. BUT, it's fairly uncommon, probably happens to 5-10% of students over the course of the semester, so don't worry about it too much.)
NEW! Opening a workspace you created earlier: If you built a desk previously, this lets you retrieve that desk rather than building a whole new one each time.
Creating a New Program in an Existing Visual C++ Project: Think of this as getting a brand new sheet of blank paper and putting it on the special space in your desk.
Compiling and Running your Visual C++ 6.0 Project: This is the final step in using your setup. You are telling the computer to compile and then run what's in the special space on your desk.
Removing a program from your project: Think of this as removing something from the special space on your desk that you don't need to use for now. It doesn't mean that you're erasing everything that's on that piece of paper, but you are moving it away from the special space on your desk.
Opening an existing program in your Visual C++ 6.0 Workspace: You use this when you started writing on a piece of paper earlier, maybe even made it into a working program, but at some point you took it off of the special space on your desk. This technique will enable you to put that old piece of paper back on the special space on your desk.
Before you start to use Visual C++ for the first time
Set up your Computer Science %26amp; Programming Folder:
Make a folder on your H drive called CSP
Inside of that folder, make another folder called lab1
(Each week, you'll make a new folder -- lab2, lab3, and so on)
The first time you use Visual C++
Follow the directions in the Creating a New Visual C++ 6.0 Project handout to make a new project.
Follow the directions in the Creating a New Program in an Existing Visual C++ Project handout to write a new program.
Follow the directions in the Compiling and Running your Visual C++ 6.0 Project handout to compile and run your program.
Using Visual C++ again to write a new program
NEW Opening up your workspace again (necessary only when you just start up Visual C++).
Remove your old program from the project as described in the Removing a program from your project handout.
Follow the directions in the Creating a New Program in an Existing Visual C++ Project handout to write a new program.
Follow the directions in the Compiling and Running your Visual C++ 6.0 Project handout to compile and run your program.
Using Visual C++ to look at / run a program you've already written
NEW Opening up your workspace again (necessary only when you start up Visual C++).
Remove your old program from the project as described in the Removing a program from your project handout.
Follow the directions in the Opening an existing program in your Visual C++ 6.0 Workspace handout to open your program
Follow the directions in the Compiling and Running your Visual C++ 6.0 Project handout to compile and run your program.
Reply:I dont think you can as far as i know i dont think visual c++ will work on linux when written in xp if it was done in a borland complier it might be possible otherwise you might be out of luck also they might have software for it i dont use visc++ myself but i know borland reg C++ works on linux so. . .
Reply:check whether gcc compiler is installed in ur version.
if so, u may use g++ command to compile ur c++ program.
u may read gcc manual for further details.
Reply:well considering you probably need the dotnet framework installed....it might not work... but you can try downloading a program for linux that makes exe files run in linux... i think the program is called wine something..... google it, that should work, it also allows many windows installations to work in linux ;)
Reply:Visual C++ Tutorial %26amp; Basic Concepts
Computer Science and Programming
Dr. Jennifer Kay (with handouts by Rose Boiano and Jennifer Kay)
Background
You will be writing programs, and then compiling and running them. To compile a program (think of compilation as turning C++ code into a different language that your PC can run), it must be a part of a Visual C++ "project".
Think of it this way. A program is a lot like a piece of paper with words on it, and a project is a lot like a big wooden desk. When you create a new Visual C++ Project, you are building a new desk to work on. This desk has a special area where it holds the papers that are most important to you, but there is also lots of space to hold other papers.
Every time you write a new program, you get out a blank piece of paper and write on it. You can also, of course, take an old program (a piece of paper you've already written on) and run it, or modify it and then run it.
When you want to compile and run your program, you have to tell the computer to remove any other papers from the special space on the desk, and put your program in the special space. Then you have to tell it to put your new program in the special space. Finally, you tell it to compile and run what's in the special space.
This document gives you an outline of how to do different common tasks, and has links to the following files:
Creating a New Visual C++ 6.0 Project: Think of this as building a new desk. You should only have to do this once for the entire semester. (Under certain circumstances Visual C++ will mess up your desk and you'll have to build a new one, if things don't seem to be working, this may be the problem. BUT, it's fairly uncommon, probably happens to 5-10% of students over the course of the semester, so don't worry about it too much.)
NEW! Opening a workspace you created earlier: If you built a desk previously, this lets you retrieve that desk rather than building a whole new one each time.
Creating a New Program in an Existing Visual C++ Project: Think of this as getting a brand new sheet of blank paper and putting it on the special space in your desk.
Compiling and Running your Visual C++ 6.0 Project: This is the final step in using your setup. You are telling the computer to compile and then run what's in the special space on your desk.
Removing a program from your project: Think of this as removing something from the special space on your desk that you don't need to use for now. It doesn't mean that you're erasing everything that's on that piece of paper, but you are moving it away from the special space on your desk.
Opening an existing program in your Visual C++ 6.0 Workspace: You use this when you started writing on a piece of paper earlier, maybe even made it into a working program, but at some point you took it off of the special space on your desk. This technique will enable you to put that old piece of paper back on the special space on your desk.
Before you start to use Visual C++ for the first time
Set up your Computer Science %26amp; Programming Folder:
Make a folder on your H drive called CSP
Inside of that folder, make another folder called lab1
(Each week, you'll make a new folder -- lab2, lab3, and so on)
The first time you use Visual C++
Follow the directions in the Creating a New Visual C++ 6.0 Project handout to make a new project.
Follow the directions in the Creating a New Program in an Existing Visual C++ Project handout to write a new program.
Follow the directions in the Compiling and Running your Visual C++ 6.0 Project handout to compile and run your program.
Using Visual C++ again to write a new program
NEW Opening up your workspace again (necessary only when you just start up Visual C++).
Remove your old program from the project as described in the Removing a program from your project handout.
Follow the directions in the Creating a New Program in an Existing Visual C++ Project handout to write a new program.
Follow the directions in the Compiling and Running your Visual C++ 6.0 Project handout to compile and run your program.
Using Visual C++ to look at / run a program you've already written
NEW Opening up your workspace again (necessary only when you start up Visual C++).
Remove your old program from the project as described in the Removing a program from your project handout.
Follow the directions in the Opening an existing program in your Visual C++ 6.0 Workspace handout to open your program
Follow the directions in the Compiling and Running your Visual C++ 6.0 Project handout to compile and run your program.
In C, how do you tell what platform your on?
In C, how do you tell whether your on linux, windows, mac, freebsd, etc.?
I know its a preprocessor thing. I just don't know what the constants are...
In C, how do you tell what platform your on?
It depends on which compiler(s) you are using. The standard headers for the given platform will likely define a constant to a suitable value - though the name of that constant, and the value will vary from compiler to compiler.
If you need a particular consistent value, you can easily define your own constant for each platform using the (usually) -D option of the compiler at build time.
edit:
gcc varies by platform and version (see link below) - It's not consistent - you're better off defining your own with the -D option if you need to write platform-dependent code.
You can run your command line compiler on a simple project and observe which options are passed in to see which symbols are pre-defined. Look for the -D option in the compiler command line.
I know its a preprocessor thing. I just don't know what the constants are...
In C, how do you tell what platform your on?
It depends on which compiler(s) you are using. The standard headers for the given platform will likely define a constant to a suitable value - though the name of that constant, and the value will vary from compiler to compiler.
If you need a particular consistent value, you can easily define your own constant for each platform using the (usually) -D option of the compiler at build time.
edit:
gcc varies by platform and version (see link below) - It's not consistent - you're better off defining your own with the -D option if you need to write platform-dependent code.
You can run your command line compiler on a simple project and observe which options are passed in to see which symbols are pre-defined. Look for the -D option in the compiler command line.
Dual booting Windows XP with Linux Suse 10.1 question?
I have partitioned my 80GB hdisk to the following specs:
C:\ = 40GB NTFS - contains windows for operating system
D:\ = ~20GB NTFS - contains backup of my files
E:\ = ~19GB. FAT32 - proposed linux partition
when i try to install linux suse 10.1, it tells me that it will reduce c:\ to around 30GB, d:\ to 15GB, and split e:\ to /root and swap partition.
I don't want to change my partition setting with regards to my windows' and backup's. I believe that 20GB is enough for linux to play around with. What should i do best to keep my partition settings while installing linux suse 10.1? Also, does it install grub for me?
Thanks in advance.
Dual booting Windows XP with Linux Suse 10.1 question?
well delete your e: ie your 19 GB fat 32 partition, and leave it as free space. then run the linux installer and use the automatic partitioning option * which utilises the free space", it worked with me... GOOD LUCK
Reply:use symantec partiotion magic v8
and format your e: with linux filesystem
linux will automatically take that partition while installation
i have tried it earlier
C:\ = 40GB NTFS - contains windows for operating system
D:\ = ~20GB NTFS - contains backup of my files
E:\ = ~19GB. FAT32 - proposed linux partition
when i try to install linux suse 10.1, it tells me that it will reduce c:\ to around 30GB, d:\ to 15GB, and split e:\ to /root and swap partition.
I don't want to change my partition setting with regards to my windows' and backup's. I believe that 20GB is enough for linux to play around with. What should i do best to keep my partition settings while installing linux suse 10.1? Also, does it install grub for me?
Thanks in advance.
Dual booting Windows XP with Linux Suse 10.1 question?
well delete your e: ie your 19 GB fat 32 partition, and leave it as free space. then run the linux installer and use the automatic partitioning option * which utilises the free space", it worked with me... GOOD LUCK
Reply:use symantec partiotion magic v8
and format your e: with linux filesystem
linux will automatically take that partition while installation
i have tried it earlier
Linux Programming?
Hello. I am trying to make Linux programs with GUI's not in a console in C++. I was wondering whether n e one new a tutorial or good book I could get on this subject?
- Cheers, Daniel
Linux Programming?
Here is a GTK tutorial. There are some other Linux GUI toolkits such as QT or wxWindows, you might want to look at tutorials for them, too.
http://www.gtk.org/tutorial
Reply:HAHA, trust me programming in Linux is incredibly difficult and you won't find tutorials that will help you too much.
Reply:Go to it there are several tutoials on the web. Once you learn how to write for Linux you'll be able to stop be a slave to Bill the Barbaric! It took me about three weeks to get the general ideas down but then it came very fast. I'm sure it will for you too.
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- Cheers, Daniel
Linux Programming?
Here is a GTK tutorial. There are some other Linux GUI toolkits such as QT or wxWindows, you might want to look at tutorials for them, too.
http://www.gtk.org/tutorial
Reply:HAHA, trust me programming in Linux is incredibly difficult and you won't find tutorials that will help you too much.
Reply:Go to it there are several tutoials on the web. Once you learn how to write for Linux you'll be able to stop be a slave to Bill the Barbaric! It took me about three weeks to get the general ideas down but then it came very fast. I'm sure it will for you too.
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