Tuesday, May 21, 2013

How do I download stuff on a Linux computer?

Q. My brother just made the Dell computer a Linux and I have no idea how to download anything. I keep trying to download Skype but it won't download correctly when I press Save. It keeps opening a new link on Google Chrome and its about blank. How do I download stuff on a Linux computer? I think its a Ubuntu! Please help I'm clueless and just guessing what kind of Linux it is because my brother did it.

A. If you're sure it's Ubuntu, try visiting this page:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Skype

Computer requirements for college? Is a linux computer a bad idea?
Q. I will need a computer for college, and I heard that some schools limit what OS's or types of computer their students can bring. For example, only windows, or only computers with Microsoft Word. Do any of you go to college and know whether this is true? And if you do have a linux computer at college (which I want) have there been any problems?

A. I had a couple issues using a linux distro in college. Most I was able to resolve; however, 1 issue a did run into was that some of the online resources that the college required me to access were only compatible with Internet Exploder... cough.. hack, I mean Internet Explorer. Granted this was entirely the resource's flaw and had nothing to do with linux, but there wasnt much i could do about it. If anything, u may just want to do a multi-boot setup. You should be able to get a discounted or *free copy of windows from the school, so multi-booting shouldnt be to big of an issue

Is it worth buying a Linux computer - or are they not very good?
Q. I am planning on buying a linux computer but I have never owned one before, I was wondering if anyone knew anything about them - can you use word programs and computer games like The Sims?
Thank :)

A. dude, you need windows. if you even have to ask the question, get windows.



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Is there a way to hook up an old hard drive to my laptop?

Q. I'm going to start on a Linux from Scratch and I need to hook up an old 40 GB HDD that was in an old computer that I had a long time ago. I was wondering if there was anyway that I could hook it up through USB to my laptop. There's a whole lot of writing on the disk, so if you need any of it to figure it out, then I will add extended details.

A. Get a USB adapter or a HD caddy.

Where to start for becoming a linux master?
Q. I have ubuntu 8.10 installed on my macbook and I am familiar with the gui as well as other desktop environments. But, I have no clue how to program, what a source code is, or how to build my own linux distro from scratch. I do know how to install several operating systems, how to partition a hard drive, and how to install hardware. I'd like to be a programmer someday and I want to know where to start. Thanks!
I don't like kde at all.

A. Check this out:
http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/

It guides you through building a distro from scratch.

Source code is basically the "recipe" to a program. A compiler converts source code to binary.

KDE wasn't my preferred desktop environment at first either, but as I started using it and discovered how much more configurable it is and found some of it's unique features (that the other DE's don't have), it became my favorite desktop environment.

But if you want to learn more about Linux, try using a distro that doesn't try to emulate Windows. Using slackware has taught me a lot.

What is a good book for learning UNIX and Linux?
Q. I'm a windows person, but have played with Ubuntu before, but I don't know much of anything about it. I would like to learn to program bash/shell code. My end goal is to build my own custom Linux distro, if not through Linux From Scratch at least customize a solid system. Much appreciation!!!!

A. Here is a very basic and complete book on linux.
Good luck



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How do I run Steam games on Linux?

Q. I got Steam to work on Linux using Wine. All my games worked just fine for a while, but all of the sudden none of them will run (except Portal for some reason). When i try to open them it says, "Preparing to launch," then does nothing. Does anyone know what the problem is, or how to fix it?

A. You could use a program like WINE (Windows Emulator) to get it going. Or you can try a virtual machine but sometimes that wont load drivers and you still wont be able to play. The best option will be a dual boot of windows and linux. The reason being, that for the sake of stability, for the drivers to work, and for you to get a good performance it is just easier to play on Windows (since all PC games are generally designed for Windows environments).

How can i play COD MW2 on Linux Ubuntu?
Q. So i bought MW2 and installed steam on linux and then installed the game... after it finished, i launch the game and it opens but with a dark screen and the words seem to be corrupted , like they do not appear and i cant do anything with it... how can i play MW2 on my computer, although i have Wine and the game opens through it already,,, what should i do?

Thanks in Advance,
Adam.
i did install wine from before... and i dont know how to open the game in window mode , can you please tell me how?

A. Try using PlayOnLinux. It will configure Wine automatically for COD MW2.

How can i Install steam on ubuntu os and make it work?
Q. I am hoping someone will be able to give instructions that are easily understood, any time i go to a web page with instructions to install steam on ubuntu i find terms that i dont really understand and cant figure out how to install it.

A. http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Steam_under_Linux

or you can always download wine http://www.winehq.org/ try it and read the link above

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=source_linux&num=1

A youtube video about it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUJgILE9jhM



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How do i connect to redhat linux server by using vncviewer even user is logged out?

Q. I successfully connect to the redhat linux server by using 3rd parties vncviewer. But when the user (root) user is logged out, i am unable to establish the connection again! Why, can anyone helps on this? Because i've tried to search on the web, cant find the solution... thanks a lot....
But when the user is logged out, it cant be connected, how?

A. To start the server on the linux box, as the user type:
$ vncserver
It will come back with something like "started server on localhost:1" (I can't remember the exact syntax - the bit you are interested in is the :1)
To connect to this from another computer (running windoze, linux or any other client) you must use the :1 bit too, ie connect to:
machinename:1
Because linux is a true multiuser environment you are able to launch multiple desktops, :1, :2, :3 etc. These go over ports 5901, 5902, 5903 etc. Windoze (not being multiuser) does not allow you to start a new desktop for a VNC session and only allows you the one which goes over port 5900 and is machinename:0

How do I set up a Call of Duty 4 Cracked linux server?
Q. I have searched everywhere and I can't find a tutorial to create a cracked cod4 linux server. Is there anyone who knows where to find one?

A. That's because a tutorial won't help you. You need experience to figure it out.

I'm looking for software to run on a linux server that can be used to validate user access to my VB software?
Q. I've developed a program in Visual Basic and would like to distribute it be able to have the software check a linux server to see if the userid that is used to login to the software is both valid AND unique (to prevent duplicate logins).

Any suggestion on what I can use?
my VB application is a desktop application.

The verification software would be on the server on the internet.

The users could create their own password... I'd assign userids.

I know that something custom could be written, but I'd like to avoid that if there's an off-the-shelf solution.

A. take a look at using openldap



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What Linux distribution is best for me and how much should i partition?

Q. I am going to make a dual boot system and i was wondering what linux distribution would offer new things that windows dosent. It would be nice if the distribution was free. I was also wondering how much i should partition off for linux

A. Linux is petty good in not taking up much space. I'd recommend partitioning about half as it is the easiest option and is done by default in most Linux installers.

As for which distro, that is a matter of personal preference. I personally like openSUSE and use it both at home and at work.
http://opensuse.org

Many recommend Ubuntu for beginners. However I despise the Gnome interface, so I'd go with Kubuntu (Ubuntu with the KDE interface.
http://ubuntu.org
http://kubuntu.org

In any distro, to get multimedia files to play and 3d acceleration to work, you will have to do some tweaking. This is due to the fact that many of these drivers and codecs are proprietary. Older ATi graphics cards can be iffy under Linux. The graphics will work, but you may not have 3d acceleration.

Playing DVDs may even require you to break the law by downloading decss to break DVD encryption. Seems odd to have to break the law to allow the legal use of your DVD, doesn't it?

There are guides for getting all that to work.
http://www.softwareinreview.com/linux_optimizations/hacking_opensuse_10.3.html
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats

What is the Linux distribution that you can boot directly from CD and run without installation?
Q. I once had a 1-CD Linux distribution. I could boot from the CD and run the OS without installing it on the hard drive. It is very useful when you want to do some experiments in Linux but don't want to mess up with all the (Windows) stuff on the hard drive. I forgot the name of the distribution. Can anybody tell me? Thanks!

A. it's called Knoppix. go here: www.knoppix.org

There's also a distribution of Linspire (which has a similar interface to windows) which can be run live but it is not free like knoppix.

What is a good Linux distribution for a flash drive?
Q. I want a Linux distribution to install to my 8gb flash drive that is light on system resources. (I will be running it on older computers and speed is a must.)

I don't want something like Puppy Linux because you are always running as root and I'm concerned with security. No DSL either. I have had graphics problems with that one on some of my computers.

All help is appreciated! Thanks in advance.

A. am recommend u to ubuntu is best of the best if u want ubunt give me a call on 09894815959



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Old Gateway laptop making a weird noise then freezing, any ideas as to what it is?

Q. I have a Gateway P-7805u FX laptop that I just got yesterday from my neighbor. The laptop was running fine until last night when I was trying to install Steam and it made a weird humming/hissing noise. My neighbor said something about the HDD before giving me the laptop but I'm not sure, not really a tech guy. But anyways, when it starts to make the noise it'll gradually get louder then after about a minute the laptop will completely freeze. Any insight and help would be appreciated

A. I'd suspect the fan seizing up, followed by overheating. I've resurrected a lot of them by squirting WD-40 into the bearing (after peeling off the dust-cap sticker). You'll have to pull the case apart to do this.

If it's the hard drive, you can run a Linux CD and bypass the HDD to see if that's what is wrong. Try Puppy, Bodhi or Rescatux, which all fit on a CD. Puppy runs in memory.

Can I run Vindictus on linux through steam?
Q. Hello, I use ubuntu and since steam can run on linux i was wondering if i can play Vindictus through steam on my laptop.

A. No, looks like it uses HackSheild, which freaks out in a WINE envirment

Always check appbd.winehq.org in the future for these types of questions.

"What works
Installation. $ winetricks ie6 corefonts for 64 bit users, WINEARCH=win32 is necessary to install ie6. ie8 was tested, but didn't work.

What does not
Starting the game. It crashes on startup due to HackShield."

How can I play steam games on my Mac?
Q. I have Boot Camp with the steam games, but i want to know if i can somehow play them while running OS X. I have the newest version 10.5.7 if that helps anything. I have Parallels and Vmware Fusion but they suck at playing games. Please Help ( If you don't know what steam games are they are just normal PC games that are easier to keep up with.)

A. You probably want to look at CrossOver Games, a WINE-based system that allows you to play Windows games on Linux or Mac computers without purchasing a copy of Windows. COG is around $40.

See: http://www.codeweavers.com/products/cxgames/

Another option would be to purchase and install a copy of Windows under Boot Camp, assuming you're running OS X 10.5 ("Leopard") or higher. You'd have to reboot your Mac into Windows. Downsides: You will have to re-partition your hard drive, making room for Windows, and of course, you also have to purchase a copy of Windows. Upsides: Since you're actually running Windows, any game you install/run should operate no differently than if you were playing it on a non-Mac Windows PC.

One more approach would be to try a virtual PC solution such as Parallels or VMWare Fusion. See the websites for these products to see what their capabilities are, and how likely they are to run your games.

http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion/
http://www.parallels.com/

With Parallels or VMWare Fusion, you'll need to purchase the application, plus a copy of Windows.



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is the linux for dummies 9th edition book a continuation of the other editions?

Q. I'm went to buy "linux for dummies" today at the book store and noticed that it said 9th edition on it. Does this mean that its just a rewritten,updated version or does it mean that you also need the 1st through 8th editions for it to make sense? in other words, can i buy this book without having to buy the others and still learn all i need to know?

A. It could mean it's been revised 9 times, therefore making it 9th edition, or it is as you said, i am unsure.

How do I get itunes on Linux using Wine? I've looked it up but all the tutorials are so confusing...?
Q. Use as much description for a dummy like me, please and thank you.

A. While it's possible to make it install and run under Wine, it's still very, VERY buggy that way. For example, it will crash if you try to go to the iTunes store. Here's an article about alternatives (one of which is to run iTunes in a virtual machine):

http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/linux-software-for-itunes-ipod-classic-ipod-touch-iphone/

im thinking of getting rid of windows xp and having linux operating system, but how do i do that?
Q. the reason y i want to get rid of mswindows xp is because it takes up alot of hard disk space and ram, i have only 128 mb of ram. do u think i shud get linux? if i do, i wont be able 2 have microsoft applications like windows media player and microsoft office etc.., what shud i do? get linux or stay with microsoft office?

A. Linux is great, but it's also very different from Windows.
Switching to Linux may prove a huge challenge if you're not good with computers.
Indeed you will not have Windows Media Player or Office under Linux, but good, free applications are available for Linux that replace WMP or Office rather conveniently.
If you want to give it a try, I would suggest picking up a book about Linux for newcomers (e.g. "Linux for Dummies") before doing anything else.



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