Summary: Going to try some kind of linux again. Don't have the money right now to upgrade from onboard stuff right now but I would like to find a compatible l...
Summary: For Beginners ?!? I have a half intention of trying Linux out again (i had a bad experience with Mandrake 8.0 :) ). Since i'm a absolute beginner, i w...
Summary: I have Red Hat 8 installed. Is it worth downgrading? Lets say to Red Hat 5? Will my system breeze through? Also, if I do downgrade, will most latest v...
Summary: Can any one please help me find a printer solution for the X85 lexmark printer. lex doesnt seem to have a linux driver. are there any compatables out ...
Summary: The only hint the dynamic linking mechanism provides about library versions is the number you can see after the library name. For example, "libao.so.2...
Summary: Just for fun (and to learn Linux) I am going to convert an older computer to a web server at home and run it off of our broadband while I am learning)...
Summary: Most likely Samba 2.2.x. is already included in your distribution. But I would forget about that one if you use something other than win NT4/ win'95 o...
Summary: You can use FDISK to partition, that's what I used. I had to delete all my partitions to install RedHat 7 though for some reason. It took me about 2 w...
Summary: It sounds like the best OS for you is... Windows XP. You say you want "to get a fresh change from windows". How is setting up Linux to look and act li...
Summary: Get an external ZOOM modem. They work just fine on both. Another would be creative modem blaster external. Most external modems are fine for linux. Ca...
Summary: Linux is free, reliable, and runs on just about any hardware (both Macs and PCs are supported, for example). What may not work is obscure PC or Mac ac...
Summary: What alot of people that start on LInux don't understand is that Linux is a totally different operating system. You wouldn't believe it but other thi...
Summary: my friend, you do more reading, IE is the most compatible browser to date, it is the only browser that is compatible with all the internet standards. ...
Summary: I was just wondering what the most popular version/versions of linux are now. I scanned the previous posts but did not see anything so if I missed it ...
Summary: First we need more data: what distribution (rehat, mandrake, etc) and version number are you using? Try going to the distro website and look in hardwa...
Summary: Ah, details are a Good Thing! If you installed Windows first, and are now trying to put Linux on a partition following your DOS partition, you're runn...
Summary: I agree with Tim. RedHat is very good, but it does have its little quirks that might make it a bit tough for beginners. Mandrake is pretty much a modi...
Summary: Gentoo is supposed to be good, but I've never used it. You can compile everything from source with gcc 3 for amazing speed. It's also good if you want...
Summary: I have yet to come across a monitor that I haven't been able to use under GNU/Linux. I would suggest trying a live CD like knoppix either in a shop or...
Summary: I was curious as to which distro of linux would be most compatable with my laptop, a Compaq Presario (ouch) 1211CA. From all the research I've done, c...
Summary: Hi, I've got a Linux Mandrake 8.2 installation on an Intel Celeron PC, and I'd like to know if there are any compatible drivers for a Xerox Workcentre...
Summary: Hello all, It’s a nice feeling entering Linux OS community for the first time, especially because I am on a serious task to switch all computers fro...
Summary: If you want to have a dual boot of a linux distro which is easy to start with try ubuntu intrepid ibex 8.10 you can download the iso from www.ubuntu.c...
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