how bout mandriva spring pack??
can sumone give thier opinion??
[FAQ] Which Distro?, Fedora, Mandrake, Gentoo, SUSE, etc.
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 Sep 1 2007, 08:01 AM
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Sep 7 2007, 08:18 PM
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this might be a noob question...
say if i want to experience using linux, can i install it on a pc that have other os like windows? (using diff drives) can linux accept ntfs? |
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Sep 9 2007, 02:04 PM
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QUOTE(kyser39099 @ Sep 7 2007, 08:18 PM) this might be a noob question... you can install it on a pc that already has an existing os.say if i want to experience using linux, can i install it on a pc that have other os like windows? (using diff drives) can linux accept ntfs?  linux does not accept ntfs, but you can always create a new filesystem in the partition. cheers. |
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Sep 9 2007, 08:20 PM
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yosh.. thnx alot.. now running on ubuntu fiesty!!
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Sep 14 2007, 11:55 PM
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QUOTE(kons @ Sep 9 2007, 02:04 PM) you can install it on a pc that already has an existing os. who says that linux doesn't accept ntfs? linux support read-only ntfs by default and you can use ntfs-3g (linux software or module) in orderlinux does not accept ntfs, but you can always create a new filesystem in the partition. cheers. to enable read-write ntfs in linux. It is stable. the common filesystem for linux is ext3 and reiser (for suse). I'm using Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn running in my Dell Inspiron 1420 ~ In europe, they can buy Dell laptops with ubuntu ready inside. Check this out http://digg.com/linux_unix/Dell_Inspiron_1...a_Rosa_Released Ubuntu is one of distros that has many supports around the world. So it is easier for to get solutions if facing any problem. The others are Suse Fedora Core Debian Slackware Mandriva Cheers ~ |
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Sep 17 2007, 10:07 AM
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QUOTE(zekonology @ Sep 14 2007, 11:55 PM) who says that linux doesn't accept ntfs? linux support read-only ntfs by default and you can use ntfs-3g (linux software or module) in order I was just trying to say, GNU/Linux can't be run on NTFS.to enable read-write ntfs in linux. It is stable. the common filesystem for linux is ext3 and reiser (for suse). Of course it is possible to read/write to NTFS from Windows, even Windows can read/write ext3 nowadays. |
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Sep 19 2007, 09:19 AM
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hey people, what about Linux Mint? it is beautiful and it just works. =)
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Oct 10 2007, 12:01 PM
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Hi, forumers....i been using windows all the time..... i would like to know more about linux and ubuntu.....
My 1 PC ...pentium 1 200 mhz... My 2 PC ...pentium 2 233 mhz... My 3 PC ...Amd 600 mhz... what os is suitable for the above PC ?????? Thanks.. |
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Oct 10 2007, 12:50 PM
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QUOTE(Benjo @ Oct 10 2007, 12:01 PM) Hi, forumers....i been using windows all the time..... i would like to know more about linux and ubuntu..... How about the RAM?My 1 PC ...pentium 1 200 mhz... My 2 PC ...pentium 2 233 mhz... My 3 PC ...Amd 600 mhz... what os is suitable for the above PC ?????? Thanks.. You can use normal desktop ubuntu if you have more than 128mb of RAM, if not, you have to look for ubuntu alternate. |
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Oct 10 2007, 01:59 PM
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Thanks for your reply
PC1 - 64mb PC2 - 64mb PC3 - 256mb where can i get ubuntu alternate by the way .. i have ubuntu 6.06 and 7.04 tried on Pentium 233 ..but got stuck/hang ..... what is the system requirement ? |
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Oct 10 2007, 02:39 PM
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QUOTE(Benjo @ Oct 10 2007, 01:59 PM) Thanks for your reply Go to ubuntu website, when you are selecting the version to download, check the box which indicate you need the "Alternate Desktop CD" version.PC1 - 64mb PC2 - 64mb PC3 - 256mb where can i get ubuntu alternate by the way .. i have ubuntu 6.06 and 7.04 tried on Pentium 233 ..but got stuck/hang ..... what is the system requirement ? Normal ubuntu won't be able to run with only 64mb RAM. |
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Oct 11 2007, 02:46 PM
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QUOTE(kons @ Sep 9 2007, 02:04 PM) you can install it on a pc that already has an existing os. I remember reading there's a driver that allows the linux to write to NTFS drives. The new Ubuntu 7.10 (out in a few days) has this installed by default (NTFS-3G).linux does not accept ntfs, but you can always create a new filesystem in the partition. cheers. Anyone has experience in using this? Is there a reason why CentOS is not included in the list? |
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Oct 11 2007, 03:27 PM
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QUOTE(Reuben @ Oct 11 2007, 02:46 PM) I remember reading there's a driver that allows the linux to write to NTFS drives. The new Ubuntu 7.10 (out in a few days) has this installed by default (NTFS-3G). Anyone has experience in using this? Is there a reason why CentOS is not included in the list? QUOTE(kons @ Sep 17 2007, 10:07 AM) I was just trying to say, GNU/Linux can't be run on NTFS. CentOS in what list?Of course it is possible to read/write to NTFS from Windows, even Windows can read/write ext3 nowadays. |
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Oct 11 2007, 07:25 PM
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QUOTE(kons @ Oct 11 2007, 03:27 PM) CentOS in what list? The first post distro list  |
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Oct 17 2007, 06:16 PM
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QUOTE(Reuben @ Oct 11 2007, 07:25 PM) The first post distro list Give us the URL. |
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Oct 22 2007, 11:15 AM
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Hi guys, please advise which Linux is best for Novell 4.91 ? My computer is a Pentium4 3.2Ghz machine with 1GB memory. Thanks.
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Oct 29 2007, 10:55 PM
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since my ubuntu is corrupted,i wanted to try something different
which distro do you guys recommend? Easy to use and has a huge community where you could find solutions to your problems easily. |
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Oct 30 2007, 11:22 PM
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why it's corrupt? i recommend Linux Mint, well ubuntu 7.10 gutsy is my highest priority.
to Benjo, try Zenwalk (zenwalk.org) or using Ubuntu/Linux Mint with XFCE desktop manager. It's lightweight. |
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Nov 26 2007, 08:09 PM
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QUOTE(kons @ Sep 9 2007, 02:04 PM) you can install it on a pc that already has an existing os. Sorry, but that's wrong info... Which linux are you talking about? Almost all linux distros can read and write to NTFS anf FAT... Ubuntu, Knoppix, Mandriva, FC etc...linux does not accept ntfs, but you can always create a new filesystem in the partition. cheers. Added on November 26, 2007, 8:11 pm QUOTE(kons @ Sep 17 2007, 10:07 AM) I was just trying to say, GNU/Linux can't be run on NTFS. Windows can read ext3 but cannot write with explore2fsOf course it is possible to read/write to NTFS from Windows, even Windows can read/write ext3 nowadays. Added on November 26, 2007, 8:28 pm QUOTE(Qmac @ Oct 22 2007, 11:15 AM) Hi guys, please advise which Linux is best for Novell 4.91 ? My computer is a Pentium4 3.2Ghz machine with 1GB memory. Thanks. Well it depends on you (you've heard this alot I know). your computer is pretty fast so if you have a decent card, go for something nice like Kubuntu or Knoppix with a KDE environment or even Sabayon linux.Added on November 26, 2007, 8:29 pm QUOTE(Pennywise @ Sep 24 2004, 02:29 PM) I know some of you might be annoyed with this but I'd like to buy a book on Red Hat Linux... What's the latest Red Hat + Fedora version release? lol you serious? Sorry, don't read books. I prefer to screw up the distro and experiment. Thats the best way to learn. I AM ROOT 1337!!! Lol jk...Any book you guys can recommend for beginners? SAMs or etc? Added on November 26, 2007, 8:31 pm QUOTE(samurai1337 @ Nov 7 2004, 05:01 PM) as a newbie in UNIX-based system, am i advisible to use FreeBSD? or i'll just stick with newbie driven distro such as mandrake and SUSE? suggestion needed No.. go for a mainstream linux distro like Mandriva. honestly the easiest distro for newbs is Mandriva. Second would be Ubuntu Gutsy... Mandriva has less support than Gutsy but far less hassle and trouble...This post has been edited by DeviousEgg: Nov 26 2007, 08:31 PM |
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Dec 6 2007, 01:32 PM
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if i want to ubuntu,do i need to find hardware driver like modem,wireles etc for ubuntu?
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