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[mehulved]

Re: Linux Forums Popular Threads (LFPT)

One of the mods should edit the sticky on already covered topics and add it there.

 

[kalpik]

Re: Linux Forums Popular Threads (LFPT)

Thanks FilledVoid for compiling this

 

[Sathish]

Re: Linux Forums Popular Threads (LFPT)

though i am a linux amateur, i sure this thread will solve my doubts in most of the areas..

have u maintain any site specially for Linux administration..
if u dont mind. pl tell about..

 

[FilledVoid]

Re: Linux Forums Popular Threads (LFPT)

Already in stickies and also added above.

 

[aditya.shevade]

Re: Linux Forums Popular Threads (LFPT)

Some links for distro specific help.

openSUSE - *www.forums.opensuse.org
Ubuntu - *www.ubuntuforums.org

 

[FilledVoid]

Re: Linux Forums Popular Threads (LFPT)

Some links for distro specific help.

openSUSE - *www.forums.opensuse.org
Ubuntu - *www.ubuntuforums.org

Thanks for links. Each forum is listed under the "Guides for Certain Distros" .

 

[Rahim]

Re: Linux Forums Popular Threads (LFPT)

Thanks a lot Filledvoid. This would surely help new users of GNU/Linux.

 

[FilledVoid]

Re: Linux Forums Popular Threads (LFPT)

Thanks. I barely composed anything. All of these are threads here on the forum or links on websites. If there is a thread to be included I'll be more than happy to edit it.

 

[mehulved]

Re: Linux Forums Popular Threads (LFPT)

Why add more sticky threads unnecessarily, why not just add it to *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3427

 

[FilledVoid]

Re: Linux Forums Popular Threads (LFPT)

Why add more sticky threads unnecessarily, why not just add it to *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3427

Sure put this in there . Either way it works. I just added more fo the recent threads. Most of the threads in the other one are kind of outdated. Since I couldn't edit Gnurag's post I thought of just posting a new thread in it. If a mod can put this in there or that in here it would remove the clutter of stickies I guess.

 

[Pat]

Re: Linux Forums Popular Threads (LFPT)

Good work! Its kinda meta-thread..much appreciated!

 

[hullap]

Re: Linux Forums Popular Threads (LFPT)

cool thread void

 

[praka123]

Re: Linux Forums Popular Threads (LFPT)

informative thread filledvoid

 

[FilledVoid]

Re: Linux Forums Popular Threads (LFPT)

Cool, Hopefully this should help alot of folks .

 

[j1n M@tt]

Re: Linux Forums Popular Threads (LFPT)

ya man.....this thread is a gr8 help..........oh u added dat BSNL LG WLL connection tutorial from a linux newbie like me!!

 

[thewisecrab]

I have a few question (basic ones so decided against starting a thread for this)
I'm planning to dual boot Linux with XP
The FaQ helped but these are the queries it couldnt sort

1) I have got Mandriva Linux One.Spring 2008 provided by Digit DVD in May, Fedora 7 (ancient, i know), PClinuxOS images with me. Which one should I go for?
(I'm inclined towards Mandriva as KDE suits noobs like me)

2)I have got the CD (not DVD) image of Mandriva. Whats the diff?

3)Can I install it on a partition without formatting the data on it? Or do I have to remanage the partition in Windows?

4)What are dependencies/repositories?

Awaiting a reply....

PS: Really sorry for asking such Qs but I'm little apprehensive of taking the plunge into Linux. Will appreciate any help.

Also: I dont have Ubuntu, so please help me with the distros mentioned above

 

[Faun]

!) Mandriva amonf the choice u have currently
2) you have to download extra stuff from net as per your need. Broadband is recommended.
3) Yeah another dedicated partition is required. just get atleat 7GB (+1.5 times of your RAM if you plan for swap file, not needed if ur RAM is above 1GB)
4) Repositories are the centralized location for all the software you ever need to download and install. They are replicated among servers at various geographical locations. In simple term, repository is a collection of softwares hosted ate server on the internets.
Dependencies are like the libraries and dlls you have in windows. So yeah you dont code everything but use the libraries to make your development more oriented. In short when you try to install a software then its dependencies will be downloaded automatically if ever needed.

take your time !

 

[thewisecrab]

^^
Thanks for the reply T159
What do I need to download?
And WTH is a swap file?
(2gigs of RAM is what I have)
And finally How do I repartition the HDD? (4 partitions now, total of 250 GB)

 

[Faun]

I mean any extra software you would like to download later, like you do in windows. Development tools, server tools etc (cuz a normal home user dont need them)

swap file = pagefile in windows, acts as a virtual memory when your RAM gets filled up to the brim.

Since you have 2GB then you have to create only one partition with mount point as "/". Thats it !

Partition your drive using any famous partitioning software.