turbodiesel
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great guide wolfeking explains everything you need to know about linux
keep up the good work :good:
keep up the good work :good:
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onipar
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onipar
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Sweet, I look forward to it!
The Linux version I installed was on my parents computer for Christmas, so I haven't had time to fiddle with it. i anticipate a lot of questions once December 25th hits.
onipar
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Ouch. I had to Google redhat and mandrake to figure out what it was. *Tony shakes his head and sighs.* I'm doomed.
wolfeking
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According to the book, they are very popular distros, but I think it is out of date, as it also starts with a section on how to use DOS to make a boot floppy, and talks about how a Pentium MMX and 32MB of ram would run any linux.
However, If i see what they are doing, I can find the modern way to do it.
However, If i see what they are doing, I can find the modern way to do it.
DMGrier
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This is true, I just wish they wouldn't play mad scientist with Fedora sometimes and make it a better OS for the people. They put a lot of test programs into it which has lead Fedora down some destructive paths.
wolfeking
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plain BS. If your willing to learn, you can have the fundamentals in less than 10 hours.
The same can be said of Windows. I find it difficult to use. Especially having to scower the interwebs to find drivers that in all fairness should be at dell.com/support.
TekMaster
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wolfeking, you have accomplished a great step in making this tutorial free to all who wishes to explorer. I must say, you have done a great job in giving a few different distros accompanied and giving a great overall basic beginner know-how to getting started. I can honestly say it's been years since ive had to use GRUB and duel boot because I have decided a long time ago to go ahead with the linux main system (not saying I don't use a VM from time to time) But I must say you have done a superb job giving basic understanding in at least providing a stable install and getting the ball rolling. I love how you went thorough each window manager and explained them to the fullest plus gave links for further study. To be honest if everyone here knew what a superb system linux provides, there would be no questions, THANK YOU
turbodiesel
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i am going to use Ubuntu for a while on my laptop but i need a distro that has drivers for my d530
cant find anywhere
cant find anywhere
wolfeking
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I did not cover red hat here. This guide is more oriented at installation and setup as well as a compairison. The guide is under revision and a new one will be up soon, within the next two months.
To study for your exam, I would suggest that you consult either a online RHCE study guide, or your class text.
To study for your exam, I would suggest that you consult either a online RHCE study guide, or your class text.
AntimatterAsh
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Maybe you should mention how to change resolution using terminal. It may be useful if you are on a device such as a Raspberry Pi and you are not given the option of changing the Resolution.
For a Raspberry Pi, its something like:
I typed this earlier for my own reference...
For a Raspberry Pi, its something like:
I typed this earlier for my own reference...
AntimatterAsh
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wolfeking
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The Guide is under revision. If you have any more suggestions, feel free to post them.
Though, in most distros it is not necessary to use CLI to change resolution. Any windows manager has an option for it, and rpie should be strong enough to run a minimal, like openbox (with openbox, file manager, Chrome with 10 tabs, abi word, and terminal open, I am only using 600MB of RAM, and 2% cpu. Should be able to trim that down near to 100MB should I close out everything but 1 tab and terminal.)
Though, in most distros it is not necessary to use CLI to change resolution. Any windows manager has an option for it, and rpie should be strong enough to run a minimal, like openbox (with openbox, file manager, Chrome with 10 tabs, abi word, and terminal open, I am only using 600MB of RAM, and 2% cpu. Should be able to trim that down near to 100MB should I close out everything but 1 tab and terminal.)
AntimatterAsh
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You mean on a Raspberry Pi? RPies only have 512mb RAM
...If you want some help covering Debian/Raspbian...and basics...I will give you a hand 