What does "distribution" mean? My Acer computer, on which I have linux linpus lite, comes with very little documentation and while I have a physics BA and have had exposure to technology, my knowledge of linux is just about zip. Is there a good place to start? As you can see, this question about the word "distribution" is a razor thin top of an enormous iceberg of ignorance.
View 3 RepliesI would like to install a program (R for statistical computing). I am using Slackware. On the download page of R (The Comprehensive R Archive Network) there are options to download the code for Debian, Redhat, Suse, and Ubuntu. Which one should I download in my case (using Slackware)? Is there any of them which I should not download?
View 4 Replies View RelatedI need a 64-bit Linux distribution to beta test TeraChem, a GPU-based quantum chemistry package. I have never personally used Linux, however, and I don't know anything about the available distributions. I was wondering if I could get some recommendations.
My system specifications:
CPU: Xeon W3520
GPU: NVIDIA GTX 275
Motherboard: GIGABYTE EX-58 UD5
Current OS: Windows 7 64-bit
I would not use Linux as my sole OS but would want to dual-partition (I think that is the term?). However, I think I would end up using the distribution for more than just running TeraChem. I may even become a convert!
What am I looking for in a distribution? Ease of use, efficiency, 64-bit. What do I know how to do? I can build computers, code in C++, comfortably use a command line.
I would like to make my own Linux distribution.Where do I find a Linux distribution that has just the OS, a browser and basic drivers for ethernet, video, etc.I can then build it up myself through the repo.
View 5 Replies View Relatedwhat distribution has the most software with it ? I mean one that come with many cds of software that get all install at once while the first install. I heard about this a while back but I can't remember the name of it, I think it was mandrivia. A free one but I am curious for the other one that cost money.
View 9 Replies View RelatedI've been using and relying on linux for some time. I have even tried distributions like Arch. I was wondering what would be a good book for learning the inner workings of linux, how to write shell scripts, compile my own kernel, how to build my own distribution, things like that. I also would like to know if there is a good book for linux networking works. I want to be able to modify distributions specifically for my hardware, and have a better home net work set up.
View 1 Replies View RelatedI am searching for a Linux distribution with kernel 2.0.35 or 2.0.x. I can't find it with google.
View 1 Replies View RelatedI've used Ubuntu for about a year now and I really want to move on to a distribution that involves more hands-on customization and more cutting-edge packages (with a wide availability). I'm mainly looking at Debian Testing, openSUSE, and Fedora, but I'm open to any other suggestions. I know Debian has a huge repository of packages, and I was also wondering if there were any good third-party repositories to get significantly more packages in Fedora or openSUSE.
View 14 Replies View RelatedWhere would I begin if I want to develop my own distribution? I have the kernel 2.6 downloaded, so obviously I need that. Anyone have a decent site or book I can look at? I want to use KDE/Gnome, with a GUI installer. I know a bit of C/C++, and I'll need a good, (and cheap if possible) book to brush up.
View 5 Replies View RelatedWhat Linux distribution is most like Windows XP? I am inexperienced using Linux and want a program that is user friendly.
View 8 Replies View RelatedI'm newbie to Linux. Can anybody help-me to select the best Linux distribution for newbies?
View 14 Replies View RelatedHow to get, or know my distribution type for my unix os . i use a redhat linux 9. would really like to know, so i can always make software downloads.
View 1 Replies View RelatedI've been trying out various variants of Ubuntu (Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Linux Mint, Ultimate Ubuntu, to be specific) as well as the latest Fedora. The only thing that I can distinguish between the various distributions is the desktop environment that it uses (but some distributions, like Fedora, have multiple versions) and the software packages it comes with. But sofware can always be installed afterwards, and so can desktop environments, so what varies between the various distribution branches on a deeper level, on the things that the newbie user like me can't directly see? And is there any easy way to compile my own version of Linux?
View 14 Replies View RelatedI want to use Gentoo's packages on Fedora. Is this possible?
EDIT: I meant that I want to use Gentoo's portage tree.
UPDATE: How about Ubuntu's packages on Fedora? Or Fedora's on Gentoo? Or any other distribution's packages/package manager on another?
Is there any other software like Wine for Ubuntu or for any other Linux distribution?
View 3 Replies View RelatedI bought mini-pc and I plan to install linux on it. My first choice would be the Ubuntu distribution. I plan to use it for playing videos, ssh access, network/wifi (router) and running flash (not browser, native app) files. So... linux as "firmware" for my small pc box.What distribution would you propose?
View 1 Replies View RelatedI'm learning about the process of creating a Linux Distribution. My teacher said that I need to show him how to built Linux Distro from Linux kernel - only basic level not details. I read the Linux From Scratch project. They write in details but I only need a general level to write a document.
View 1 Replies View RelatedDoes someone have a ISO/image of the Playstation 2 linux cd ?
I can't seem to find it anywhere.
I have a Dell mini netbook Inspiron 1018, six-cell battery, 1 GB DDR3 RAM (specification).Which Linus distribution is best for you longer battery autonomy for my netbook.
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View 5 Replies View RelatedHow do you download a whole distribution at once from an ftp mirror? Ive never used ftp to DL more than 1 file at a time from konsole I tried mget, get as well as using wild cards like this get /slackware/*/*/*/*. Ive been looking for how to's but can't find any that deal with what I'm looking for. I know there is probably a simple solution but I can't find it.
View 8 Replies View RelatedTake Red Hat Enterprise Linux for example, it has U1 to U5 editions, and each edition supported several kernels, like U5 supported 2.6.18-194.el5PAE, 2.6.18-194.el5xen and 2.6.18-194.el5.
How can I know all the kernels supported by each edition of various Linux distribution? Like all the kernels supported by Red Hat Enterprise Linux U3 or Debian 5.0, or SUSE 11. Is there any websites providing such information or I have to log in their official site to look for? And how can I be kept posted with such information?
t has been long time since i used the command that used to display the most widely used command in the distribution .It was in following format.(I guess it was a combination of history head sort grep or something like that)
50 ls -ltr
3 neat-tui
1 touch abc
I tried finding the command in google but wasnt able to find it
I need a distribution for my Celeron 400 with 64MB Ram.
View 13 Replies View RelatedI have a PC with Windows installed.I have a usb pen drive.I am able to use that pen drive on Windows.I have no "boot from USB" option on my bios.Is there any linux distribution available,whose iso image can be downloaded and saved in pen drive,and open the pen drive from inside windows,and start installing linux distribution to my PC from there?This means I want to install linux without using a bootable device.Is there any way exist?Here I want to know if any linux distribution with such facility is available so that I can load it on my PC without any bootable device.
View 1 Replies View RelatedI have been out of the UNIX world for some time preoccupied with real life problems. I'm interested in getting a home system up and running, but having difficulties deciding on a base platform.I am leaning towards a Linux, versus a BSD due to the tremendous amount of employers seeking people with that technology. However, I am attracted to the auditing performed on packages on the BSD end, particularly NetBSD/OpenBSD.Is there a Linux distribution that performs auditing of third party packages? I understand there are some commercial distributions, but wonder if they are more reactive than proactive
View 5 Replies View RelatedWhen I signed up for my Debian Linux VPS hosting and first logged on and invoked ps, there was the only user process running: sshd. As I can see, this was minimal Linux with only two things installed and configured: sshd and apt (plus all dependencies, of course).
I want to build (or use existing) similar Linux distro, any advice on how to build (or pick) one? Googling "minimum linux", or "linux with sshd only" usually brings up Debian's netinstall, which is not what I want.
I would like to know your opinion on a Linux distribution that works best on a MacBook Pro. I tried Ubuntu 11 but I couldn't get wifi to work, all the keyboard shortcuts were jumbled up, and the even the trackpad was working horribly.
View 1 Replies View RelatedWould it be possible to use a Linux Distribution on a USB to repair a windows registry problem, or to use Linux to change some files in the Restore files? If so can anyone recommend a version? I have a laptop running windows Xp that has no cd drive, keyboard, or mouse function due to a registry error. I have a good restore point with the correct registry entries that I could change if it would be possible to boot from a USB version of Linux.
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