Q. Is this a good idea? Will my Windows PC get extra protection since I will be going on the Internet using the Ubuntu as a server, as an intermediary? How difficult is it to do this?
A. This question is pretty poorly designed. There is no "Server for windows" in Linux. You can do several things with
linux and connect/use them from windows though. You can make linux a firewall and router, connect it to your cable/dsl modem so you can have multiple computers use your internet connection at one time. You can run web, ftp, and other servers for files and web pages. You can also run Samba which allows you to access and store files on the linux hard driver over the network. linux also makes a GREAT extension to your windows environment using things like xdmcp, rdp, ssh, scp. if you do not know what any of these terms are, google is your buddy. You can also set up a web proxy using linux and this could definitely be used to increase your web browsing security in windows by blocking malicious web sites. Pretty much anything you want to do with Linux is limited by you and your willingness to learn.
Nothing is simple click and go in linux. You have to be willing to experiemnt, read, and learn.
How do you transfer files from the command line in Red Hat Linux?
Q. I'm trying to transfer files from a Fedora Core to the host server, which is a Red Hat v 8. How do I do it from the command line?
A. Well there are several ways to do this. They depend on what servers are running on the host machine. If you can ssh to the host server, then the best way is "scp <filename> <host machine>:<filename>". If this is not setup you can try ftp or one of the disk sharing protocols like Samba or NFS.
What is the difference between the scp and sftp utilities in Linux?
Q.
A. man scp
man sftp
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How do I make my Linux computer work with a wireless Belcan router?
Q. I need step by step instructions. I just had linux put on my desktop computer. I have a wireless adapter that plugs into the pc. Where do i get the software to run the router with Linux? can I download the install program onto a usb drive and then install it on the linux computer? will the linux computer even recognize the usb? A. Hi
Which linux are you running?
When you type lsusb or lspci into the terminal can you identify which chip is in the usb? It will be at the bottom of the list.
At school, how can you send a message to another linux computer using the linux version of command prompt?
Q. I have been trying to figure out how to send a message to another linux computer at school for a while now by using the linux version of command prompt. I have tried using the write command but it says I have write abilities disabled. I have also tried using smbclient -M accountnamehere and it always says failiure to connect to whatever account I tried to connect to. Any help would be awesome.
A. Maybe you as a normal user just don't have the rights to do so. It's probably so for security reasons.
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How to setup in linux fedora? Q. I have just installed linux fedora and im trying to print something but cant.My printer is a Canon M240 and when i hook it up to fedora it say no printer drivers for this printer is there anyway to get the drivers
A. i am sure someone in some linux forums will have a compatible driver available.
that being said.... linux like ANY other os will require proper configuration before it utilizes the true benifits of a linux system and become secure
can i install ubunto over the previously installed windows 7 and fedora, and is it safe to do that?
Q. i installed windows 7 and then installed Linux fedora. and they are running cool. now i want to install Ubuntu. so can i install Ubuntu over the Linux fedora??
and is it safe to do this, thanks in advance to you guys :)
A. Yes, whenever you choose the type of installation, select run both systems and thats it
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A. I think yellow dog linux is the smallest compatible with ps3 not positive
How do i run installed programs on linux debian and how to install a gui without internet?
Q. Am new to linux and i dont have any gui installed. I would like 2 know which website 2 go 2, 2 download the gui and how do i install it after downloading. And how do i run installed programs such as python?
A. I'm a Linux n00b too, and I've gotten help at the majorgeeks.com forums.
http://www.majorgeeks.com/
> Linux support forum @ majorgeeks: http://forums.majorgeeks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=50
Whats the difference between Linux and Windows?
Q. Whats the difference between Linux and Windows?
Would you highly reccomend Linux?
What are some of the features?
A. 1: Full access vs. no accessHaving access to the source code is probably the single most significant difference between Linux and Windows. The fact that Linux belongs to the GNU Public License ensures that users (of all sorts) can access (and alter) the code to the very kernel that serves as the foundation of the Linux operating system. You want to peer at the Windows code? Good luck. Unless you are a member of a very select (and elite, to many) group, you will never lay eyes on code making up the Windows operating system.
#2: Licensing freedom vs. licensing restrictionsAlong with access comes the difference between the licenses. Iâm sure that every IT professional could go on and on about licensing of PC software. But letâs just look at the key aspect of the licenses (without getting into legalese). With a Linux GPL-licensed operating system, you are free to modify that software and use and even republish or sell it (so long as you make the code available). Also, with the GPL, you can download a single copy of a Linux distribution (or application) and install it on as many machines as you like. With the Microsoft license, you can do none of the above. You are bound to the number of licenses you purchase, so if you purchase 10 licenses, you can legally install that operating system (or application) on only 10 machines.
#3: Online peer support vs. paid help-desk supportThis is one issue where most companies turn their backs on Linux. But itâs really not necessary. With Linux, you have the support of a huge community via forums, online search, and plenty of dedicated Web sites. And of course, if you feel the need, you can purchase support contracts from some of the bigger Linux companies (Red Hat and Novell for instance).
However, when you use the peer support inherent in Linux, you do fall prey to time.
On the other side of the coin is support for Windows.
#4: Full vs. partial hardware supportOne issue that is slowly becoming nonexistent is hardware support. Years ago, if you wanted to install Linux on a machine you had to make sure you hand-picked each piece of hardware or your installation would not work 100 percent. I can remember, back in 1997-ish, trying to figure out why I couldnât get Caldera Linux or Red Hat Linux to see my modem. After much looking around, I found I was the proud owner of a Winmodem. So I had to go out and purchase a US Robotics external modem because that was the one modem I knew would work. This is not so much the case now. You can grab a PC (or laptop) and most likely get one or more Linux distributions to install and work nearly 100 percent. But there are still some exceptions. For instance, hibernate/suspend remains a problem with many laptops, although it has come a long way.
With Windows, you know that most every piece of hardware will work with the operating system. Of course, there are times (and I have experienced this over and over) when you will wind up spending much of the day searching for the correct drivers for that piece of hardware you no longer have the install disk for. But you can go out and buy that 10-cent Ethernet card and know itâll work on your machine (so long as you have, or can find, the drivers). You also can rest assured that when you purchase that insanely powerful graphics card, you will probably be able to take full advantage of its power.
#5: Command line vs. no command lineNo matter how far the Linux operating system has come and how amazing the desktop environment becomes, the command line will always be an invaluable tool for administration purposes. Nothing will ever replace my favorite text-based editor, ssh, and any given command-line tool. I canât imagine administering a Linux machine without the command line. But for the end user â not so much. You could use a Linux machine for years and never touch the command line. Same with Windows. You can still use the command line with Windows, but not nearly to the extent as with Linux. And Microsoft tends to obfuscate the command prompt from users. Without going to Run and entering cmd (or command, or whichever it is these days), the user wonât even know the command-line tool exists. And if a user does get the Windows command line up and running, how useful is it really?
#6: Centralized vs. noncentralized application installationThe heading for this point might have thrown you for a loop. But letâs think about this for a second. With Linux you have (with nearly every distribution) a centralized location where you can search for, add, or remove software. Iâm talking about package management systems, such as Synaptic. With Synaptic, you can open up one tool, search for an application (or group of applications), and install that application without having to do any Web searching (or purchasing).
Windows has nothing like this. With Windows, you must know where to find the software you want to install, download the software (or put the CD into your machine), and run setup.exe o
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A. There are a lot of things that can cause a failure to boot so it depends on how far along in the process you are getting and what is causing the failure to boot. I've used knoppix as a boot cd for testing and diagnostics on hundreds of machines and it has booted on nearly every machine I've tried it on. The only failures to boot were due to not having enough ram in the computer to load the OS into memory.
However if your computer BIOS does not recognize the concept of bootable cd's then that computer won't boot from any cd. If that is the case then you might be able to add that capability with a bios upgrade.
It's also possible that the bios configuration excludes the CD from the systems search for bootable media. You may need to modify the bios to move the CD up in the boot order or use the "boot menu" (usually accessed by hitting f12 during post)
edited -- another possibility is that you have a CD drive which is not able to read a DVD. The DVD may be bootable but it can't be read by a cd drive.
Now you rule out most of these possibilities since you state that it used to work. That suggests to me that the disk has been damaged, (scratched?). The only other likely cause would be that the CD drive itself is dirty or damaged which might prevent it from reading the disk.
Have you tried other boot disks?
How to create a custom linux live CD?
Q. Hi,
I want to create a small linux live CD with a few small programs on it (and nothing more, could even be command line only)
Anyone knows how I can do that?
Thanks in advance!
A. Have a look at these web pages they should give you an idea of how to do this.
http://gentoo-wiki.com/HOWTO_build_a_LiveCD_from_scratch
http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/howto-create-live-linux-cd.html
What linux live cd should i get?
Q. I want to get a linux live cd which would you prefer.
I want it to run just like a desktop and reconize all my hardware and play my media and files.
Also can you give instructions on what to burn it as and how to boot it?
A. I'd recommend Ubuntu. It's available at http://www.ubuntu.com/
You might also try reading http://consumer.hardocp.com/article.html?art=MTI5OCwxLCxoY29uc3VtZXI= to get an idea of what it's like to use Ubuntu - it has some nice screenshots and pros and cons.
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A. SuSE / Novell has developed a package (called orarun.rpm) that does set the user and groups needed to do a basic Oracle (DB) install. it does however ## NOT ## check for the prerequisites.also, orarun.rpm is NOT OFA (Optimal Flexible architerture, Oracle's standard naming convention) compliant :(
i'm usually using the Oracle Installation guide for Linux (manual b15667 for 10.2) as simply follow the instructions (creating home directory, users, groups, rights aso.) AND(!) checking pre-requisites
you don't mention what SuSE (or openSUSE?) you plan to use, but i would recommend:
- SuSE 9 or 10.0 (NOT 10.3) if you plan to use the paying version
- opneSUSE 10.2 if you plan to go with the open source
(open-)SuSE 10.3 are not working smoothly with 10g R2 (or, as far as i could see, 11g) and require a lot of extra work.
actual tuning of the database is up to YOU, dba, following standard Oracle tunning advice once the software is installed and up & running. Novell provides a very good foundation for any software to run smoothly.
Going to school for Computer Information Systems and interested in Security?
Q. I'm currently in the middle of getting my degree at a 2 year community college, my major is Computer Information Systems specializing in IT Support, then transferring to a four year after to continue studies. Iv'e always been interested in Security but unsure of where to start learning about it. A few people have suggested tutorials with Linux Backtrack but I was just curious if anyone could point me in the right direction to learn more about security and working on getting certifications to help stand out when applying for jobs down the road?
A. Hi Alec,
Security is a great area of IT to study. Here is what I would suggest as starting point:
I would first complete the 2 year diploma which you are currently working on before making any significant specializations into IT security. Many people rush into wanting to get on the security side of computing and IT but do not have the basic knowledge to start with. Dependant on what type of security you are looking into I would make sure that you have a thorough understanding of the topics that interest you first.
Then I would start by studying for an IT certification in the Security sector such as the CompTIA Security+ - If you are attending a polytechnic institution then your school may have courses specifically designed to prepare for such certifications. Then you could move onto higher level credentials such as the CEH, CISSP and SSCP. CompTIA certifications are quite common and widely recognized by employers. The CISSP and SSCP are a bit more difficult and require some additional work experience in information security but are very valuable at a later point in time.
My advice to you would be to focus on your university education right now which is invaluable knowledge and provides a well rounded approach. Certifications are great but they do not replace a formal academic education so you are definitely on the right track. I would also take advantage of any security related courses that your school offers. And as mentioned above before you start moving directly into the security side of things I would gain a thorough understanding of the fundamentals such networking, programming the Linux operating system and client/server relationships. Once you have built a strong technical foundation then adding security specialization will not seem like much. Linux and Backtrack tutorials are great, but as mentioned, simply memorizing commands and following tutorials is not as beneficial as actually understanding what you are doing. Security and computer problems in general are presented in so many different ways in the real world so having a the basics down and understanding what is happening first can really help in giving you the ability to tackle any problem that comes your way.
I hope this was able to help and wish you all the best with your studies.
Regards,
Max
Could anybody tell me what's the big difference between linux and windows?
Q. Our office has purchased windows programs with license. Our administrator, however, insist to use linux?
A. Carl P's answer is very good, however there is something which a lot of people don't talk about. Windows evolved from MS-DOS (which itself was a port of CP-M) and conceptually still owes an AWFUL lot to it, even though microcomputers have changed so radically there probably isn't that much code yet.
In fact, we almost never use the term microcomputer for desktops any more. They aren't microcomputers. Microcomputers had a far simpler chip architecture than other computers and Windows had to accommodate this.
MS-Dos evolved on and for independent computers which did not connect with each other by default. These computers were often very simple, and didn't have the resources for forking and other basic things which UNIX used. The first GCC compiler for MS-Dos/Windows came about when D. J. Delorie heard Richard Stallman (who wrote GCC) give a speech where he discussed why he didn't think DOS would ever get a port. Delorie certainly had the right to, but Stallman didn't think it was possible till djgpp proved him wrong.
UNIX, since it was so widely used for networking (the Internet pretty much developed on it and it evolved with it) was and is a modular operating system with programs which work together regardless of what architecture they are compiled for.
As microprocessors started to get sophisticated enough to do things like fork(), Linus Torvalds wrote a kernel of an operating system which would run UNIX programs on the 386 and up microprocessors. Programs like X-Windows, which is what drives Ubuntu desktops and which you will see older versions of on films from Nasa and Carnegie-Mellon as far back as 1987.
There are a lot of profound differences which can be summarized as: Windows is an OS based on MS-DOS which is intended for consumers. Not users, consumers. That's why the hardware demands are so heavy and why Vista was expected to spur hardware sales then didn't. All their design choices are based on that fact and they are so willing to limit your choices that it doesn't provide a very good development environment. It's no wonder your administrator would prefer Linux.
A typical example of what I'm talking about. There was a recent email from Microsoft to the Blender Open Source project -- a three-dimensional animation project which began life as in-house software for an Amsterdam animation house. I don't know what inspired this, other than their efforts to encourage people to develop specifically for windows, but they were trying to get them to do that and talked up two features -- OOXML which has absolutely nothing to do with animation -- and DirectX which is so Windows-specific it makes it hard for programs which render with it to run on MacOS or Solaris or other operating systems.
And that is precisely important. To use two Linux-specific examples, a recent film sponsered by the Blender Foundation (and available for free at http://www.bigbuckbunny.org ) made to show off what the program can do was rendered on a network of Ubuntu boxes. A small, eccentric but neat Linux distro called dyne:bolic (for media activists) has specific documentation for Blender, but instead of talking about animation it discusses setting up networks to render the animations which somebody does.
Ubuntu markets itself as an OS for consumers. What it really is is the UNIX Development Desktop with a Linux kernel and a bunch of scripts and hacks which make it reasonably useful for consumers and the Computer-illiterate. Compare it to a Sun Solaris desktop and you will see what I mean.
Microsoft is a consumer oriented desktop. As such it is focusing more and more on OSes for computers with the latest hardware and unlimited broadband internet connections (since the nineties many of its programs have attempted to access the net with or without the User's permission). That's the bottom line -- there are downsides to Microsoft's approach the company does not discuss at all. And it has made Ubuntu very attractive to a lot of people.
But as an engineer your administrator probably prefers Linux because of the control it gives him over his own machine. Windows Machines, through required patches and validations, are controlled by Redmond. The motto of the free software movement is "free as in freedom, not as in beer."
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MYVAL = 'Hello World'
John does not want to redeclare this variable everytime he logs in. Is there some linux config file or start up file john can declare this variable in such that it will populate every time he starts up his machine?
A. Declare them in your .bashrc file by copying and pasting that line
How to create a use on Linux, allow them to login with a certain password and make them a memeber of a group?
Q. I need to create multiple users, allow them to login with a certain passwork say "fire" and then make them members of a group? How would I do that.
A. need more info. what is the distro your using? it matters. if your using a modern full featured distro like ubuntu then you can do it through System -> Admin -> Users and Groups. If you are using a non full featured linux distro like crunchbang then you need to do it through the terminal. terminal would be "sudo adduser" without the "". you will have to add arguments to that command. for full help with that type "adduser --help" it will tell you everything you need to know. the terminal option will be available on all linux distros.
Is there a way to download the mediawiki software and run it on locally for testing purposes?
Q. I'd like to start a wiki, and I've heard that the software is free, but I don't have anywhere to host it now. Is there a way I could set it up just to run locally and not available to the outside internet? (and add pages, edit pages, create user accounts, pretty much fully use it in every way, except locally). Thanks!
A. No problem. I have it running at home on a Linux box with Apache.
You'll need to start by installing a web server. Apache is free, and if you have Windows you can try IIS. There are plenty of tutorials on installing Mediawiki on both.
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http://games.kde.org/game.php?game=ktuberling
http://www.linuxsoft.cz/en/sw_list.php?id_kategory=75
After all that- read this: If you are running Microsoft Windows or MacOSX you consider:
1. installing a Linux distribution or running a so called liveCD, or [wubi]
2. waiting for a while, since the next version of KDE (KDE 4) will most likely run on Microsoft Windows and MacOSX as well.
If you don't get some ideas from all that I will have to scream so lie if you have to. Email with any questions and excuse this huge answer but it is hard to investigate if you aren't familiar with where to look and I need all this info anyway. (I have saved me a copy of the links)
I want to make absolutely sure that I said why I got to doing the KDE searches etc. When I went to the first and then the second sites, I realised that it says a lot of the packages are available to use in windows (some with reduced functionality) so look out for that if you want one or two apps more than the others. And; investigate Linux a little. You may find you like it best. Ask friends, maybe.
Well, good luck educating your daughter lol and
Good night
How do i make videos on youtube?
Q. I know how to make videos on youtube wit just words and still pictures but how do you make videos on there with parts from a tv show or clips from a cartoon or anime with custom music or not with custom music? i see other people doing it all the time but i cant figure it out. can someone please tell me specificly how to do it? thank you
A. TO MAKE VIDEO:
(capturing Tv clips is in the end)
Equipment REQUIRED (for computer uploading):
1. Camera (important, and must be able to connect to computer)
2. Cable to connect camera to computer
3. Video Editing software (to put clips together in)
4. Internet (obviously)
5. A/V to camera cable
Useful FREE Programs:
1. Jahshaka (free special effects program For Windows, Mac, Linux)
2. Windows Movie maker (video editor, free in Windows)
3. IMovie (video editor, free in Macs)
4. Cinelerra (Advance video editor for Linux and Macs)
5. LiVES (Advance video editor for Linux and Macs)
6. Virtual Dub (video editor for Windows)
ALL great programs!!! tutorials on how to use each are all over the web.
A LOT of youtube videos out there too.
Importing and Editing Video:
After you've recorded your video connect your camera to your computer.
CAMCORDERS usually use firewire cables
DIGITAL CAMERAS come with their own cable to connect along with their own instructions on how to import files.
Import the files into your computer. for Camcorders (using tape) you will most likely need to use a video editing program to record the files from the Tape to your computer using a firewire cable. Then press record from camera on your video editing program.
Then Edit the files together using One or Several of the programs I listed above. OR with a program you have purchased.
Export the file. (WMV, and Mpeg files are recommended)
TO RECORD TV AND CARTOONS FROM TV, etc.
FROM TV:
for this you will need a special cable for your camera that can allow you to capture videos from A/V input jacks (RED, YELLOW, and WHITE JACKS... ie. Tv inputs, VCR inputs, etc.)
>check your local Circuit City or Radioshack they should have it...
Once connected you should be able to see and hear whats going on on your TV from your camera screen. CLICK record to start recording the parts you want.
FROM INTERNET:
You can download files off limewire (or FROSTWIRE *much faster) and cut out the parts you want for your video. Or you can do the same using youtube, be aware that the quailty won't be great, by using Zamzar (.com), File2HD (.com, or any online video converter.
PLEASE NOTE THOUGH THAT DOING THESE PAST TWO ACTIONS ARE ILLEGAL AND ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.
-Alzy101 please Email if u have more questions...
How can I keep from getting a virus using frost wire?
Q. My dad will kill me if i get a virus, so i need to know how not to. Maybe some way to scan the songs i want to download before i download them? Any helpful suggestions are welcome.
A. this happened to my friends computer, whn you x out of limewire or frostwire it is still running it just isnt the primary action on the computer. if you have windows XP or under (anything except vista,linux,or mac.) look in the bottom right hand corner of you screen. you will see the time and 1 or two icons. click the little arrow to the left and it will show all of you running programs on your computer. frostwire should be there. right click on it and click shut down frostwire or exit. do that every time you stop using it. that should do it.
hop that helps!
-nick
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@ Roland J: I AM FULLY AWARE OF HOW TO SHUTDOWN A LINUX MACHINE.
@ Roland J: Please donât answer a question unless you actually READ the question!!!!! It makes other people think the question is answered, when in reality, your just lazy to even read the full title of the question. (or you donât know what the word âremoteâ means)
I need to know how to shutdown a linux machine REMOTELY.
This means that I want to run a script on LinuxBox1 and have LinuxBox2 (another linux server on same LAN) shut down.
homenetworking.com if you like pdf books.
Good luck.