I’ve downloaded some distros in the past only to find myself unable to really use Linux for anything worthwhile, so I’d like to avoid that if possible.
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What version of linux should I install on my flash drive?
I have an old 1gigabite flash drive and I’m wanting to use it to run linux off of. It has plenty of memory on it still and I would like to use it as kind of a portable computer that I can use on different desktops and maybe laptops. I went to download it and found that there are many versions, which one should I use?
I am using Linux Ubuntu and would like to download movies, but when I try to download the file does not start.?
I am using Linux Ubuntu and would like to download movies, but when I try to download the file but it does not start
In applications) internet) transmission bit torrent client) the files report idle, but I know it works because I can test it on another computer using Windows.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
How do I boot to my linux partition after installing windows?
I ran kubuntu and windows xp on my laptop and recently formatted the windows partition. Afterwards the usual GRUB bootloader was gone and now i can’t boot to my linux partition anymore. Can anyone tell me how to get it back without having to format the linux partition?
What is the best type of Linux OS to use?
From my understanding there are several operating systems that run on the Linux platform. Which is the best one?
(I know a lot about computers but Linux is not my area of expertise. I am planning on a getting a new computer and possibly dual booting if I get some info about Linux.)
Is there a program compatible with Linux to do remote connections?
I work for a company that does remote connections. We are wanting to put Linux on everyone’s computer for several reasons but we can’t find a software to remotely connect to other computers that have windows. The software we currently use doesn’t support Linux.
What is the best way to get started with Linux, more specifically, Ubuntu?
I am interested in learning Linux as good as or better than I know windows, reason being, I may have to use my computer for school soon, and REALLY don’t want to wait for vista or depend on having it not crash/freeze in class. I know the basics like duel booting, using a VM, and installing, basic apt-get, but I want to get to know it better.
Does an apple keyboard work with linux and windows, without complicated configuration?
hi, i am dual booting windows and linux at the moment. i wonderd if this keyboard would work in the bios, windows and linux without any configuration
has anybody tried this already?
StarCraft + Touchscreen on linux with wine
OS: Gentoo Linux. PC: p4, 1.8mhz, 256mb, 40gb(hd). Monitor: waytec 15”. Video: Nvidia 64mb. TouchScreen Device: penmount usb 8-wire. Touchscreen opensource drive for linux: “evtouch” Graphic system: xorg 7.1 + XGL + compiz It’s not a multi-touch screen, or the War3 game… but it’s a lot of fun!