Posts Tagged ‘linux’

do u think enabling nvida drivers in xubuntu is a risk since xubuntu is a open source .?

do u think enabling nvida drivers in xubuntu is a risk since xubuntu (linux) is a open source .I have already enabled it so ,any risk involved while updating xubuntu .

What computer should be chosen if an operating system that is "open source" is required?

open source > allows programmers to make changes in operating system code.
A) server running the Linux operating system
B) handheld computer/smartphone/PDA running Palm OS
C) personal computer running the windows operating system

What is the BEST Linux software and how do you download things on it?

Hey, I was wondering what the best linux download is for a new user who like speed and does ALOT of programing. Also just because it will be my first time using linux I was wondering both how to download linux programs and if there are any restrictions ie. some progrmas are for mac and others are for Windows. Thanks for all the help!

What is the linux command to list every file on the computer ?

I know in DOS you do dir /s for the entire system. What is the linux equivalent ?

How to install Linux on laptop that is running on windows XP?

My windows recovery CD seems to be pretty damaged and I’m not planning on buying new CD.I know that linux is free,so I would like try it but I don’t know how to install it.Can anyone explain me step-by-step?I will really appreciate it.

How long does it take for linux to allocate?

I’m installing linux mint and I’m installing it along side to windows. I allocated about 100gb of space for linux and windows has about 120gb. How long should this process take?

How to install Linux on a cleaned computer?

Alright, so I’ve gotten my hands on an older desktop and the previous user reformatted the hard drive. Therefore, there is no operating system at all! I want to install Linux onto this system but how do I do that? I heard something about installing Linux onto a thumb drive and having the BIOS boot with the thumb drive and it will install Linux? Could someone please help!

What are the requirements to distribute a linux live iso?

I want to create a custom linux iso with a few of my personally developed applications and distribute it online. I know Linux is open source, but does this mean I can legally sell the ISO? Are some distros better suited for this than others?