Thursday, January 31, 2013

How to install msn instant messenger onto ubuntu?

Q. I just recently got ubuntu and i am having problems installing and downloading files, Does anyone have any clue how to download MSN messenger on ubuntu? When i try the regular way it says i dont have the right stuff to do it, i have hear about doing it using linux wine. but i dont know how to do that, helP!!!!

A. Hey there!

The problem is, Windows Live Messenger doesn't work proporly in Wine yet, So you have two options.

1) Use Pidgin, It's MSN and it comes with Ubuntu! To get to it go to Applications, Internet, Pidgin Instant Messenger and follow the instructions

2) You can get aMSN, It's more MSN Like and supports Webcam. You can install it by Clicking Applications, Accessories, Terminal and copying and pasting the following in:

gksu apt-get install amsn

Then pressing enter. When you are back at the command line (After all the text has finished flashing up), Close your terminal and go to Applications, Internet, aMSN.

Hope I helped! Ubuntu 4eva!

Version of linux with wine preinstalled and download link pleasee?
Q. hey
Could somebody please tell me if there is a version of Linux with wine preinstalled as i need wine to be able to install my wireless adaptor on Ubtuntu. if there is another way to install it could somebody please tell me. If not is there another version of linux with wine preinstalled that i can download.

Thanks for taking the time to read my question.

A. Try openSUSE 10.3 you can download it from http://software.opensuse.org/old/10.3
In their installation DVD you`ll find wine.

Version of linux with wine preinstalled and download link pleasee?
Q. hey
Could somebody please tell me if there is a version of Linux with wine preinstalled as i need wine to be able to install my wireless adaptor on Ubtuntu. if there is another way to install it could somebody please tell me. If not is there another version of linux with wine preinstalled that i can download.

Thanks for taking the time to read my question.

A. as far as i know wine is what u use for installing software not drivers. you should use ndiswrapper or make sure you're using a distro with the latest stable kernel release... linux seems to be getting better all the time with oob wireless support, you just need to stay updated.
try sabayon 3.5 with kde, very easy to use gentoo based distro with everything installed (including wine and ndiswrapper) and hopefully it will recognize your card with no hassle...



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Are you suppose to use different linux distros if you have different purposes?

Q. Or can all linux distro do almost the same if you know the terminal command or scripts? For example if i wanted to do some penetration test with back track but i want to surf the wow anonymously with incognito? Do i have to do them seperately or can i kinda combine them together in one.

A. Terminal commands in almost all Linux distributions are the same commands. Penetration Testing (Forensic) Linux distributions do not make a very good desktop, for everyday use. It doesn't make very much sense to do it on your own hard drive. In most Linux distributions, I believe in the package management program you can find anonymous browsing software to install. And yes one Linux in general can be over bloated with software to your desire.

How can I install 2 or more Linux distros on 1 HDD?
Q. Hi everyone

I want to install 2 or perhaps 3 Linux distros on my notebook. I have a 160GB HDD. How many partitions should I have?

Thanks in advance.

A. One partition for each distro (ext3, ext4 are recommended), and one smaller swap partition.

What Linux distro to download for maximum Windows software compatibility and feel?
Q. Hello all. I'm a Windows user, but I'd like to try out a Linux distro. I'm looking for an OS that has a similar GUI to windows and similar applications, with high compatibility with Windows programs. I was thinking of Ubuntu. Do you guys have any better suggestions? Thanks.

A. I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 8 Main Edition which is built upon Ubuntu 9.10 Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled

Linux Mint 8 Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=44

The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 8 (Helena)
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-8-helena

You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 8 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation

Linux Mint 8 can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive

INSTALL LINUX MINT WITHIN WINDOWS (not currently available for Linux Mint 8)

To install Linux Mint within windows you will need the earlier release Linux Mint 7 which is built upon Ubuntu 9.04

Linux Mint 7 Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=38

Linux Mint 7 has a feature called mint4win based on the Wubi installer (Ubuntu) which enables you to install Linux Mint within windows (Windows 7 run Wubi/mint4win in vista compatability mode)

Mint4Win â A Wubi based Installer for Linux Mint
http://duncsweb.com/2009/09/27/mint4win-a-wubi-based-installer-of-linux-mint/

Installing Ubuntu as a dual-boot with Windows without partitioning
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/wubi

You keep Windows as it is, mint4win only adds an extra option to boot into Linux Mint. mint4win does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC, or to use a different bootloader, and does not install special drivers. It works just like any other application.

mint4win like Wubi keeps most of the files in one folder, and if you do not like it, you can simply uninstall it as any other application.

Boot in to windows insert the LiveCD you have just created and you will offered the option of installing inside windows which is where mint4win comes in, you will be asked how many gigabytes you wish to allocate to Linux Mint (I recommend 8gb) then you set a password for your installation then click install and thats it.

Once Linux Mint 7 is fully installed upon starting your PC you will be given a choice of which operating system you want to use Windows or Linux Mint

CURRENT SESSION

Linux Mint 6 custom LiveDVD with switchable Beryl 0.2.1* and Compiz 0.7.2**
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=31
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-6-felicia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beryl_(window_manager)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compiz
*Beryl 0.2.1 sourced from Ubuntu 7.04 repositories
**Compiz 0.7.2 sourced from Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Alpha 5) repositories


LUg.



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How would you authenticate a yahoo messenger account in the Empathy IM Client, on Linux operating system?

Q. I have Linux operating system. And I cannot authenicate my email with the IM that is supported on the system

A. http://live.gnome.org/Empathy/FAQ#How_can_I_connect_to_.28a_protocol.29_in_Empathy_.3F

install telepathy-haze

How do i get a linux operating system?
Q. I would like one of the free linux operating systems for my old computer but i have a really slow connection so i can't download it without it taking a few days. Is there anyway i can order it somewhere and it still be free? Thanks.

A. if you dont want to order and wiat for about a month then you can buy this months Linux magazine for about £5 ($10) and it comes with 6 different distributions on a CD that can be used as a trial CD or to instal it.

How do i install linux operating system on my laptop?
Q. Can someone talk me through the process to download and install linux operating system, i know that i would like to switch to that operating system, but i dont know which package i should get, or what type of installation to download and how to install???

thanks for the help.

A. Download the Linux installer CD or DVD image file. Next, burn the image to a disc - this is not the same thing as just copying it onto a disc. If you have Windows Vista or 7 then right click the file and choose 'open with Windows disc image burner' from the menu. With Windows 8 choose 'burn image to disc' from the menu. If you have XP then you'll need to use software such as Isoburn to create the disc: http://www.imgburn.com/index.php?act=download

Next, boot the laptop from the CD or DVD and then follow the instructions that it presents you with. If you're unfamiliar with Linux you should probably use Ubuntu as it's the easiest to use.

If you're uncomfortable with this procedure then Ubuntu have a utility to automatically download and install it alongside Windows, you can do this from within Windows by following this link: http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/windows-installer . This method also provides an easy way to remove it again.



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What is the easiest way to setup your own Linux / Unix Web Server?

Q. Want to learn Unix as much as possible, I figured setting up a web server would be the easiest project to start off with. Can someone reccomend an easy way to go about doing this for a newbie?

A. download and burn .iso images for either ubuntu or fedora. if you're a beginner, don't use ubuntu server edition because it is all command line and there is no graphical window interface. then you want to install and run a web server after you get the linux OS installed, such as apache. i've discovered that help and tutorials are easy to find once you know what the applications' names are, such as
apache=web server
mysql=database

you should be able to google your answers from there.

What is a good book/website to learn how to make a linux server out of some old computers?
Q. I can't seem to find something in depth or complete enough for me. I have a basic understanding of Fedora Core. Any tips or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

A. ask the question here
http://www.fedoraforum.org/
you will get a lot more information because of the specialised interest of its participants.

What are the basic steps to configure IPTables with Fedora Core 5?
Q. I want to use open-source operating system for the first time. Currently, I used to install fedora core 5 on my server, the problem is I don't know how to share my internet connection. And I tried to visit some online forums but I was not satisfied with there given answer. They just recommended to configure iptables but there is no information in a way how to do it. Please help me..Thank you very much!

A. Sorry, i have no experience with Fedora, only Ubuntu and never had to configure IPTables, but i found a few howto's on the net.
Hope at least one of them is helpfull.

Good luck.



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Best institute for Red Hat Linux training in Delhi?

Q. Best institute for Red Hat Linux training in South Delhi?
Please give me few selected names which are the best one in training. I have list of Linux training institute in Delhi.

A. Netlabs ITS is the best.
There are learned teachers that makes this institution best among others.
Website: www.netlabsits.com

How to develop a more "Student Friendly" course?
Q. Hello! Folks
I need some suggestions over here. I am working on development of some Linux training courses for a college in my town. I am good at the technical aspects that we are going to teach but didn't have any previous experience in course development. I want to make the course more user friendly and attractive for students. I want to keep student's interest within the course from the start to end of a module. Should we teach every topic with real life scenarios and is it possible? Well, every suggestion is welcomed.

A. I don't know about a real life scenario for every topic, but I'm sure that students would appreciate as much practical application as you can give them. As a non-tech person I always appreciate clear, well defined terms, don't assume people have that knowledge base. Discussion and interaction are always good as well. Good luck!

How to see kernel modules in linux?
Q. Hi guys, I m fresher for linux. I just completed my linux training. while in a interview i got agood questionthat is what is the command to see the kernel modules.

A. To see the all loadad module in linux kernel. Use the following command:

$cat /proc/modules



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What is the lighest(resources"Ram,Cpu" not OS size) linux distro while still having great performance?

Q. I am aiming towards Lubuntu because of being light on resources and fast computing and has a nice interface.
I am open for suggestions about light(resources) linux distro but not in favor of losing performance since performance is my top priority.

A. Lubuntu is good choice. There are even lighter distro like Siltaz, Tiny Core, Puppy, etc You don't need something like that unless you have a system 9 years old or more. I got a regular Ubuntu 10.10 to work nice on a P4 with 512 MB of ram after uninstalling a bunch of unneeded stuff like Compiz and bluetooth.

What's the advantage of running Linux in your RAM?
Q. The way I understood it, a tiny Linux distro like Puppy or Tiny Core still needs to boot from SOMEWHERE e.g. a CD, pen drive, hdd before it loads into RAM, right? And it'll also need a medium to save the changes you've made to the system on.
So why not use LESS RAM and have it boot from an internal medium like a hdd or flash where anything else can be saved as well?

A. there are many use cases for running in ram or a "live" distro. your hdd or os went kaput and you want to try to mount it to save any data. you have no need to save data such as a linux-based firewall appliance like pfsense. you want to test a distro first before committing and installing. you want to run memtest. as you can see running in ram means you're not modifying the existing system's os.

how do i build a computer with 2 small processors?
Q. i have bought a lot of old school computers. i would like to rebuild them and give them to less fortunate children for home use they presently have next to no hard drive so when i replace the 500mb hard drives with 20gb i will need more power from the tiny processors so i figured i would see if i could run with 2
some of these motherboards appear to have 2 places. is it possible to transplant? how?

A. Nice gesture petes mom! Don't get discouraged yet! However there are a few more problems, than just trying to install two processors for power.
(You can't. Don't try it. Motherboards that have two processors are for server computers anyway. Slower than heck, compared to the same processor speed in a single processor computer. They check and recheck the data before it is used. Dual core technology is a whole different 'game', and I'm not referring to this.)

So you got the 20GB units to work? Went past the harddrive limitation size on these old computers? http://www.dewassoc.com/kbase/hard_drives/hard_drive_size_barriers.htm

Next up is the O/S. Unless you have a Windows installation disk, for each and every computer. You could use a 'mirror image' of each Windows O/S on every harddrive, and transfer it to the 20GB ones.
http://www.runtime.org/driveimage-xml.htm Free software
Windows license states, "One genuine copy per One computer".
I hope these aren't Win95! lol! Win98? Ummmm, hmmmm,wellll,
Whatever!
When Windows is installed on a computer,(Activation, not Register.), it assigns 'codecs', to three major components,
1.Processor
2.Harddrive
3.Motherboard,(More specifically the BIOS program, on the BIOS chip, on the motherboard)
Change any two of these hardware components, and Windows wants to be re-activated. Sometimes just changing the harddrive, or processor does it.

Did you know that the Linux O/S uses less processor, and ram resources? Did you know the way the kernel is built, that it's virtually spyware/virus, etc., free? Did you know that 98% of Linux distro's,(Distributions), are FREE, and you can download them off the 'net?
Do you know that with installing Wine,(Free), Linux O/S'es can play Windows based games? Do you know that there are 1000's of free applications and programs for Linux? There is a free Office program,(OpenOffice.org), that looks very similar to MS Office, can run MS Office based documents, etc., plus anything composed in this program can be run on a MS Office based computer? (Doesn't lose files either!)
1.http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/LNW.htm
2.http://www.linux.com/articles/60208 (I love it! They have a Cyber Defender Anti-Spyware advertisement, on here! lol! Apparently they've never read the ARTICLE!)
3.http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/iso (I have downloaded 3 distro's of Ubuntu this way. Takes about 1hr and 45 minutes using a medium speed DSL connection. I always follow the directions implicitly, and have found that Infra Recorder, is WAY better than any version of Nero that I've had! (It's free also!)
4.http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/installingsoftware
5.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qyFwZeC-DQ
6.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSGf9pFupjg

Edit: It's because they are Server motherboards. Like this,
http://www.weirdstuff.com/cgi-bin/item/15184
(By the way, scroll down to mid-page on the next link. They start with Intel Celeron's for Socket 370. They have Pentium III's also. Check the price. I know it's good stuff, because I have bought two motherboard's from them. One was a medium speed gamer board. They go FAST! lol!)
http://www.weirdstuff.com/cgi-bin/category/CPU000)

Depends on the age of the dual processor server board, but some of the old ones also needed voltage regulators. These are plug in modules, and there is one per processor.

(Need sum help? Email me with your questions. My background? I started, around the time Windows 3.1 was the 'hot' thing. Also click on my avatar.)

Edit 2: What I meant about the top paragraph above in parentheses, is that if it were a Single processor socket motherboard, you can't install two processors. With a Dual processor socket motherboard, of course you can!
Your added comments, came after I posted this.



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To learn linux what distro should I use?

Q. I want to become a Mysql DBA therefore I need to learn linux. What distro should i use between: Mandriva 8. Fedora 8 and Unbutu 7.2?
Also I might use a wireless so I don't want any issue and spending days configuring that. I need a user friendly distro to handle my wireless connection & mysql/PHP duties.

A. Considering you will be spending the bulk of your time messing with mysql itself and your linux viewpoint will mostly be a shell command line and an editor, it probably doesn't matter all that much.

Consider that corps almost always play it safe. That means they go with something that provides support. In the US that primarily means Redhat,, Suse, or Ubuntu. Possibly Fedora or Centos.

Check around to see if you wireless card is support. If not, get one that is. Its not like they are a big expense these days.

If I learn Linux for 6 months can I get an entry level job?
Q. I am planning to learn Linux for 6 months ( about 3H per day). Will I be ab;le to find a job as entry level easly or not? If not what should I learn to make it happen ? Thx.

A. "Learning Linux" does not get you a job. If it did, I wouldn't be unemployed. You need to learn more than just how to use various GUIs or a couple bash commands. You need to learn stuff like administrating a web server, secure networking, etc... I've been using Linux a solid year and haven't mastered those yet. You will not learn it in six months only spending a little time on it.

What version do I have to start learning linux?
Q. Which version do I have to start learning linux? What version is commonly used in the enterprise? Do all Linux versions have the same command? What is the difference between the versions of linux?

A. Any. All.

Redhat, Debian, and Ubuntu are common in enterprises. CentoOS is a free version of Redhat.

distrowatch.org.


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How to turn a Minecraft seed into a zip file?

Q. My friends and I are trying to make take the DivideByZero Minecraft seed for our online server, but I am not sure how to do it. Does anybody have a link to a .zip file, or know how to make this seed into one? Thanks!

A. This method assumes that you have a world by that seed in your saves list.
Are you on a Windows or Mac (or Linux)?
If you are on a:
Mac, go to your home folder (the folder named your username), open Library, open Application Support, open Minecraft, then saves, and then zip the folder called the name of the world. There you are!
Windows, open up a program called Run (in Programs/Accessories) and type in %appdata% and hit enter. Open up .minecraft, then saves, and then zip the file called the save.
Linux, open up your home folder and press Ctrl-H (to shop hidden files), and look for .minecraft. Then find the saves folder, and zip the save.

How to make an Apache Server using Linux?
Q. Hi I am using linux debian on an old imac g3. I have gotten the web server up to a point where I can see the 'It Works' page but now what? I want to add Joomla to it but I don't know how to make it load like cpanel does. Help!

A. a) Download Joomla
[code]
cd /var/www
sudo wget -c http://joomlacode.org/gf/download/frsrelease/14659/64120/Joomla_1.6.3-Stable-Full_Package.zip
sudo unzip Joomla_1.6.3-Stable-Full_Package.zip
sudo rm index.html
sudo chown -R www-data:www-data *
[/code]

b) Setup MySQL & phpmyadmin
[code]
sudo apt-get install mysql-server
sudo wget -c http://iweb.dl.sourceforge.net/project/phpmyadmin/phpMyAdmin/3.3.10/phpMyAdmin-3.3.10-all-languages.tar.gz
sudo tar xvfz phpMy*
sudo mv phpMy* phpmyadmin
sudo chown -R www-data:www-data phpmyadmin
sudo mv phpmyadmin/config.sample.inc.php phpmyadmin/config.inc.php
sudo nano phpmyadmin/config.inc.php
[/code]
During the installation, it will ask you for the mysql password. set it, and remember it.

Now,
At this point, add something to the part where it says you need to add something for blowfish authentication. Just type a whole load of random characters.

Press Control + X to save.

visit http://< web server address >/phpmyadmin

login with username 'root' and the password you set before.

Create a new database named "joomla"

Now, visit http://< web server address >
Your database name is the one you just created.
User is "root"
password is the password that you set.

Its not exactly secure to use the root account, but as your only using it for personal purposes, it doesn't matter much.

How do you develop a website with a zip code / City, State lookup?
Q. How do you develop a website with a zip code look up for various stores, and locations? A website similar to Yelp.com?

Also, how much does a website like that cost to make approximately?

Thanks.

A. Use the LAMP stack

Linux as an OS - Cost - free
Apache for a web server - cost - free
MySQL for a database - cost - Free
Use a scripting language like Python, Perl, or PHP to handle the interface between the web page and the HTML pages on the web site - cost - free

Create the web site
Link the clicks and dialog windows to the scripts
set up the database
load your data
Test
Debug
Test
Debug
Test
Debug
......
Some time much later
......
Go Live

Have fun



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Can you use the same code and commands that you use to set up Red Hat Fedora server to set up Ubuntu server?

Q. I have Ubuntu 7.04 server running on an older comp. i have and im trying to teach myself how to get a web server running. I've got a lot of info off of the web, but i also came across the Red Hat Fedora and Enterprise Linux Bible 4 . I wanted to know if i could use that to work on my Ubuntu 7.04 server?

A. RedHat uses RPM for packaging. Ubuntu uses deb. The package managers and their commands are different. No doubt there are differences in config files (names, locations, etc.)

So, to answer your question - nope!

How can i get 'RED HAT' LINUX for free? Can i get a cd for free by post?or should i download it from the net?
Q. Can i get a CD containing 'RED HAT' LINUX by post, free of any charge as it is an open source software?? Or should i download it from the internet? Please give the details........ ( i want the red hat version of linux itself)
can you give me the links...., so that i can get them?

A. You seem to know the name RedHat but not enough about it to not ask this question. To the person who said that RedHat no longer exists and then turned around and said it is RedHat Enterprise, doesn't that sound a little silly? To answer the question you asked, YES AND NO. No you cannot get RedHat for free, it went commercial quite awhile ago. However they continued on with the home-user version renaming it Fedora to distinguish it from the commercial version. And what exactly do you mean "...free of any charge as it is an open source software??" Where did you get the idea that open-source is synonymous with free? I bet you've heard about the free software movement and think all open-source software is free. The GPL ( http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html ) states that a program with this license is copy-lefted. This means it is free to redistribute and change the software as you see fit, even to sell it (yes, sell someone else's program for your own profit as long as you leave the license intact and allow the people that buy or receive the software from you to do the exact same thing. I hope that this clarifies things a little for you. I didn't mean to sound so harsh, it was not my intention.

What is the maximum amount of memory Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 supports?
Q. I've searched the red hat website and all I could find is that RHEL 5 supports up to 2 CPUs. I'm trying to find out what is the maximum amount of memory RHEL 5 can support. Please list any websites where I can get more information about linux hardware.

Thank you,

A. RHEL 5 supports unlimited memory! If you are running it as a desktop with Multi OS then its only 4Gigs. Cool ain't it.
http://www.redhat.com/rhel/compare/

And by that same chart.. it will support up to 8 CPU sockets!
If you have 8 sockets and quad core,, then it will indeed support 32 CPU's!

And for hardware check these
http://www.linuxhardware.org/
http://www.linux.com/feature/118497
http://www.linux.org/hardware/



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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.

Are there any decent tutorials on making a Windows 8 live usb?
Q. I have a windows 8 consumer preview iso that I'd like to be able too boot from just like a linux live usb.

A. This is a good video tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LDAMQK_e74
Works just like the linux live usb.



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What are the main differences between Linux Mint 12 and Linux Mint Debian?

Q. Obviously one is based on ubuntu and the other based on Debian, but what are the package differences? What kind of software do they/don't they have?

A. Linux Mint Debian is a rolling distribution. I keeps on getting incremental updates, and you don't have to reinstall it. Linux Mint 12, on the other hand, gets periodic major upgrades which you have to install.

What type of package do I use on Linux Mint 9?
Q. Most software I find isn't packaged specifically for Linux Mint. So I was wondering, do I use the packages for Ubuntu or the one classified under other or all distros?

I figured other or all would make more sense, but I thought since Linux Mint is from Ubuntu maybe its OK.

Yes, I'm new to Linux >.> Thanks for any help.

A. Any package ending with .deb should be installable in Linux Mint. That means any packages designed for Debian, Ubuntu, Linux Mint, or any other Debian derivatives will be fine.

What is the most streamlined method of upgrading the Linux kernel?
Q. I have tried several methods but I am looking that streamlines the process to a minimum. Does anyone know of such a method.

Distros.

Ubuntu>Linux Mint>Fedora
I am looking to upgrade to the latest Linux kernel

A. A generic kernel made for testing for the next version of your flavor of linux. For mepis, a debian based flavor, I add a sid repository to my apt/sources.list, aptitude update, and then install the latest kernel. I then comment out or delete the line in apt/sources.list, and test that I haven't hosed my applications. I did say to make a backup first didn't I?



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I downloaded pendrive linux onto my flash drive and I'm having trouble getting it to boot.?

Q. I have my BIOS set to 'boot from USB' and it goes through all the start up stuff for linux, and then the screen just goes black. The power doesn't turn off, but the screen goes black and nothing else happens.

A. Try Damn Small linux, puppy linux, or grafpup. They've all worked for me (USB-wise) I looked for pendrive linux on distrowatch.com and didn't find that. Is it going into Xwindows at too high of settings? try hitting F1, F2, F3 to switch into another virtual window.

I need an easy to follow, step by step guide to get linux installed with my flash drive?
Q. I have an eee pc, so no cd drive. However, I have a computer with a cd drive, and I have a cd that will install linux. I need to know how to get the installation on my flash drive so I can get linux on my eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee pc.

Halp meh! I needz me some ubuntu!

By the way I want to completely get ridda windows.

A. This works well

http://www.pendrivelinux.com/universal-usb-installer-easy-as-1-2-3/

Sorry you want a guide, it's easy

Download whichever Ubuntu release you want.
Download Pendrive Linux
Tell it which version you have and the drive letter for the USB, you may want to allow it to format the usb first.

It does it's work pretty quickly.

If you want to make changes to the Ubuntu OS that are saved make sure you tell it to make it Preserve then select whichever size according to your usb

How do you clear a pendrive COMPLETELY of viruses?
Q. Whatever I do , how much ever I format my 8 GB transcend pendrive, when I plug it in my PC, it says malware/spyware/ some unwanted thing detected.
How to get rid of viruses for good?

Also is it possible for electronic media like DVD players, guitar processors, musical keyboards to get VIRUS INFECTED if they are connected to infected computers?

A. Don't format ur pendrive with windows format. Instead use "HP USB Disk Format tool". Else delete unnecessary files on linux. MUST- use a FIREWALL(Windows Firewall is a Trash anyway) and a good antivirus.



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When I try to start Ubuntu normally, it goes into a command prompt, rather than the graphical set. Fix?

Q. And when I get to the command prompt, I get a line asking me to log in. If I wait a moment, it will say that "low memory is corrupted on XxxxxxX etc," I go into recovery mode to fix the packages, but it didn't download anything. therefore, not fixing it, I run in the failsafe graphics mode, and it works. I dual boot with Windows 7. How do I fix this?

A. May be something to do with Run Level.

Linux has 7 different run levels (or operating modes):

* rc0.d - System Halted
* rc1.d - Single User Mode
* rc2.d - Single User Mode with Networking
* rc3.d - Multi-User Mode - boot up in text mode
* rc4.d - Not yet Defined
* rc5.d - Multi-User Mode - boot up in X Windows
* rc6.d - Shutdown & Reboot

Each mode has it's own list of settings for what services to start and what services to shutdown. Not only does this list contain what is supposed to be running, but also what order each service should be started in - a feature many Linux lovers like to point out that Windows lacks..

chkconfig - will list all the registered services and display thier status at each different run level.

Most of the time when your server boots up it will start in runlevel 3 or 5 depending on what it is set to. This setting can be found in the file /etc/inittab

If you ever want to change what mode your server defaults to on bootup, just edit that file, but NEVER change it to runlevel 6 or 0. This will cause your server to shutdown on bootup or if you set it to runlevel 6 it will continuously reboot. I guess this could make a great prank on a friend's workstation.
RC.D Directory Explanation

In the folder: /etc/rc.d are all the run level folders starting from rc1.d to rc6.d and including init.d

It is in each of these rc#.d folders where the service run settings are kept. If you change directory into /etc/rc.d/rc3.d all the files that start with a capital S are the services that will start at this runlevel. All the files that start with a K are the services that will be killed at that runlevel.

The reason why services that are not supposed to run are still listed is because it is popular to switch a server from one run level to another instead of just booting into the needed run level. That way you can take your server offline (single user mode) and then apply a patch or do a file restore.

Let's take a closer look at these files that are inside the rc#.d folders. Notice that they are symbolic links to the script file located in /etc/rc.d/init.d This makes things very easy. All the commands to start, stop, or reload a service are handled by these scripts. So when a server is to go into a specific run level it can find the correct script and knows whether to start it based on its name and link path.

How to: Schedule my PC to shutdown at a certain time?
Q. Hey!
I just wanted to know how I could make like some sort of task where I could make my PC shutdown/hibernate at a certain hour. However I want it to do this only on certain days of the week. I hope you guys could help me and I'm even willing to install a program to make this possible!

Thanks in advance!

A. Use the "scheduled tasks" item in yoru control panel (Windows - assumed)
Basically, at the command line you would have
> at ( time)
+
> shutdown / (flags /t = time in seconds, mandatory.. other flags, see /?)

so to FORCE a shutdown and a RESTART (just for demo) in 90 seconds
one time, I would do - > shutdown /f /r /t 90

To schedule it for later on, ( /yes - force close if needed)
> AT 2200 /yes /every:Mon,Tue,Wed "shutdown /f /r /t 90"
... or something similar.. I haven't used this in a while, so it may need a tweak with spaces or flags.

It is probably easier - you just check the boxes(for days), fill in the time, and give the command in using the TASK SCHEDULER.

If you are using Mac or Linux (Mac since OSX is BSD Linux underneath).. the similar command would be setting a CRON job ( CRON is closest to AT)

In linux how do I set a time for my computer to shut down?
Q. Is there a way I can leave my computer on to download something but have it set so that it stops the download and shuts down at a certain time?
I'm using dream linux.

A. you can use the command "shutdown -P time". With this command, the computer will shutdown after the given time in minutes. For ex: "Shutdown -P 30" will turn off the computer after 30 minutes

Other possibilities are to use "at" or "cron",
"at" will automatically perform a given command at the given time only once (remember that: only once).
"cron" will repetitively perform the given command at every given time (for ex: every hour, every day or every month, etc...
For explication of "at" and "cron": you can see this page: http://www.linux.org/lessons/interm/c622.html

In your situation, Using "shutdown" is the best because your task isn't repetitive and "shutdown" is much more easier to use than "at" or "cron".



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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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What is the best linux distro for web development?

Q. Hi, i'm beginning to use linux and was just wondering what the best linux distro for web developing is.

A. Technically there is no distro specifically designed for web development. You could pick whatever distribution you are comfortable with and then just download the tools used for web development to that Distro. That's one of the best things I like about Linux is its power and its ability to be customized. It really comes down to personal preference.

Which is the fastest and the most stable Linux distro?
Q. I'm looking for a fast Linux distro that comes bundled with cool daily-use apps inbuilt. What's the best option?

A. It's always a trade-off - speed sometimes comes with reduced capabilities. As for 'bundled' apps, most Linux distros come relatively plain - you pick and choose your apps from the Repositories.

I think the best compromise right now is Xubuntu. Like Ubuntu it has access to the biggest pool of Apps, but it runs the XFCE desktop instead of Gnome or Unity, much quicker.

For an older PC or Laptop, I concur with a previous answer - Puppy Linux, expecially the NOP versions, are very lightweight and fast, but adding apps is a little more involved.

Try Xubuntu.

What was the linux distro that specialized in gaming/geared towards gamers?
Q. I cannot remember what the distro was called, i read about on digg during the past year but cannot find anything about it. If someone knows of the linux distro for gaming please tell me, otherwise just list the distros which best support gaming. One of my friends asked about it and I said I'd find it for him.

A. You might be thinking of Games Knoppix, which is a variant of Knoppix. Here's a URL if you want to check:
http://www.games-knoppix.org/

Otherwise, I'd recommend you simply install one of the Debian Linux distros, such as Knoppix or Ubuntu and then just look on the Debian web site for the lists of packages and look under games. You could then install the ones you wanted to look at. Good luck.



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How to cut and paste something in Linux, using the terminal?

Q. How do I go about cutting something in one directory and placing it into another directory in the terminal?
What are the "commands" (not sure if that's what they're called) and what are their arguments? I would appreciate anyone with helpful information's assistance.

Thank-you.

A. 1) If you are talking about copying text from the terminal, you can copy with ctrl+shift+C, and paste with shift+insert (might be 'ins' on the keyboard).

2) I'm assuming that you are actually talking about moving, or copying files in your computer. Here are some basic commands;
ls - lists files in the current dictory

[john@Aaarch ~]$ ls
43375-coolarch.png 64roms Desktop
[john@Aaarch ~]$

cd - change dictory

[john@Aaarch ~]$ cd ./Desktop/
[john@Aaarch Desktop]$

cd ./ will let you change to a subdictory within the dictory you are already in. cd / will change to a dictory from the beginning of the filesystem. cd /home/john/Desktop is would be the same as cd ./Desktop, if I are already located in /home/john. To move to /home/john, my home dictory, I could also use cd ~/.
so, I could also do cd ~/Desktop, because "Desktop" is a subdictory within /home/john. If you login as another user, you will have a different home dictory, and to change to john's dictory, you will have to use cd /home/john. Home dictories are usually located in the /home dictory.

Another feature is to move up to the parent dictory with cd.
[john@Aaarch Desktop]$ cd ../
[john@Aaarch ~]$ ls
43375-coolarch.png 64roms Desktop
[john@Aaarch ~]$
Simply type cd ../

To switch to another user, you would use su. Don't worry, this will only effect the terminal use issue su on, and you can always switch back.
To switch to the root user (administrative user), you can simply type in su. You will be prompted for the password. Be very carefull when working with the root user. You can damage your system. Only use the root user when needed.

If you get lost, you can use pwd to find your location.
[john@Aaarch Desktop]$ pwd
/home/john/Desktop
[john@Aaarch Desktop]$

To copy and remove files you would use these to commands:
cp - copy
rm - remove
There is as a command to just move files (cut and paste), but I don't use it too often.
mv - move
Too copy and remove dictories, you can use the -r arguement.
cp -r
rm -r

[john@Aaarch ~]$ cp ./43375-coolarch.png ./Desktop/
[john@Aaarch ~]$ cd ./Desktop/
[john@Aaarch Desktop]$ ls
43375-coolarch.png
[john@Aaarch Desktop]$

Keep in mind that Desktop is a dictory. Dictories are usually a different color, if your terminal supports that. To get even more information of files, you can use ls -l instead.

Another useful command is man. man will let you view the manual pages of a command, if there is any availabe. Most distros come with the manual pages installed, and can be very help if learning new commands.

These are just some of the basics, but you will be using these commands as long as you use the terminal. I suggest you read some linux guides and documentation. I'll list a few that I know of, but remember that google is your friend, and also try posting on some forums as well.

http://www.linux.org/docs/
http://www.linuxhq.com/guides/LUG/guide.html (pretty old, but explains the basics)
http://learnlinux.tsf.org.za/

What is the Fastest way to teach myself EVERYTHING about computers?
Q. Without taking classes, or minimal classes, considering I have basic computer skills. How can I learn programming, web design, hacking, and other basic IT skills? What books should I read? Best answer gets the points.

A. You could study the rest of your life and you still would never know EVERYTHING about computers. I'll recommend a few books though.

Install Linux on your computer (you want to know EVERYTHING, right? That must include Linux) and get comfortable with it. I recommend Ubuntu because it's easy for beginners. Here's a link to a free ebook that will you help you get acquainted with it:
http://www.ubuntupocketguide.com/index_main.html

If you want more advanced Linux skills, I recommend Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible by Richard Blum. It's pretty detailed and by the end of it you'll be good with the command line and bash scripting.

If you want to learn web design, you should learn HTML - no book recommendation here because you can just google for an HTML tutorial. It's not a programming language, it's not hard, and if you find a long book on HTML it's surely a waste of time.

You'll also want to learn Javascript, probably, for web design. I recommend Object-Oriented Javascript by Stoyan Stefanov. It's a pretty concise book and might be hard to follow if you haven't had any previous programming.

If you want to learn PHP for web development, I really can't recommend anything. I read a fabulous PHP book a few years ago, but it was on PHP 4, and PHP 5 is standard now, so I'm not going to recommend a PHP 4 book. I think PHP may be losing favor to Python though.

Everyone seems to love Python nowadays. Try Learning Python by Mark Lutz. It's 1200 pages long and rather detailed, and the author seems to assume you've had some math, but you need to learn math anyway if you're going to learn EVERYTHING about computers.

That'll keep you busy for a while. After that, you might see how impossible it really is to try to learn everything. You can learn a lot though, and sometimes it's more important to be able to find the information you need than to have things memorized.

How tech savy do you have to be to have a Linux-only computer?
Q. I don't know Unix codes, but I do know a little (Vbasic, Java, C+) programming. How long does it take to learn the proper Unix/Linux codes to properly operate and customize a Linux system?

A. Basic use of Linux is just point and click like Windows and Mac.
There are some differences in the way you do something, in Linux you download most programs through the built-in application manager. For instance in Ubuntu Linux you use Add/Remove program under the Applications menu. It would be good to learn the names of programs that do the tasks that you want to do. This site will help with that. http://linuxappfinder.com/all

Just like Windows and Mac, if you want to do advanced system functions it requires learning to use the command console.
It is much easier to learn than a programing language.
You can do much with learning a few commands and config file locations
http://www.linuxtopia.org/online_books/introduction_to_linux/linux_The_most_important_configuration_files.html
http://www.debianhelp.co.uk/commands.htm



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What are the requirements to use Linux From Scratch?

Q. Do I need a linux os to run it?
Is there any third party software I need?
Is LFS a programming language?

What can I do to get the code if I were to base it off of Ubuntu?

A. To get started, all you need is a lot of free time. Go to linuxfromscratch.org and start reading the book and follow the instructions. The prerequisites are listed in there. It will also point to the downloads you need. LFS is not a programming language, it is just the book which lists how to install Linux entirely from sources.

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.



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I'm making the sqitch to Ubunto, but don't know where to start?

Q. I like the idea of linux security over Windows, so I'm finally making the switch. I know how to download and install it, my only problem is I can't find a beginners guide or a how-to on learning Linux from scratch. Mostly what I can find are how-to's on altering windows based applications to work in Linux, but nothing on a basic starter's guide..

Anyone have any good resources?

A. http://box.net/public/benplaut/dfiles/ubuntu_user_guide_05.11.pdf

What are the requirements to use Linux From Scratch?
Q. Do I need a linux os to run it?
Is there any third party software I need?
Is LFS a programming language?

What can I do to get the code if I were to base it off of Ubuntu?

A. To get started, all you need is a lot of free time. Go to linuxfromscratch.org and start reading the book and follow the instructions. The prerequisites are listed in there. It will also point to the downloads you need. LFS is not a programming language, it is just the book which lists how to install Linux entirely from sources.

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.



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How do I convert my musical technology on my laptop into hardware?

Q. I have a linux laptop with synthesizers, loopers, etc. The laptop is a pain in the ass and 70% of the time I spend with it is troubleshooting. I was wondering if anybody has or had a setup with a looper, synthesiser, and drum machine that is all hardware. I also need to know where to find these. I am also not quite sure about something else: Would a midi keyboard work with a hardware synthesiser and looper. Much appreciation if this question is answered.

A. There are several stand-alone sequencers like the Yamaha QY series. Also, several beat boxes like Korg's Electribe series will output midi data which allows them to be used as both a source of sounds and a sequencer for other drum machines.

I too do not like using laptops live (although I have.) Too many thing to go wrong. If you do end up using a laptop, keep it simple with only a midi sequencer running (like Cakewalk, Cubase, Sonar, etc.) Once you get softsynths running, you're maximizing CPU and memeory resources and running the risk of a crash.

As far as loopers, there are several stand-alone models like the Boss LoopStation. Synthesizer workstation like the Roland Fantom or Yamaha Motif will also play loops, although those types of keyboards are very expensive.

Good Luck!

how can i install itunes on my linux laptop?
Q. i have a linux laptop and i want to put itunes on it i have tried downloading it but when ever i click on it the internet comes up with lots of taps any help?

A. Take a look at these open source options

Rhythmbox
http://projects.gnome.org/rhythmbox/

gtkpod (good for syncing)
http://www.gtkpod.org/about.html

Songbird
http://www.getsongbird.com/

aTunes
http://www.atunes.org/


LUg.

How do I swith operating systems on my laptop?
Q. My friend gave me an Ubuntu/Linux laptop but on the side of it it says Windows Vista. Does that mean It used to be Windows and if so how can I change it back. Please help, I really hate using Linux, it's a piece of trash.

A. Linux is great if you know what you are doing, and it isn't hard to figure out. If you must, though, then there are two possibilities for getting Windows back on it.

1. Ask if it is dual partitioned. If it is, then when you turn it on, when it is still in the BIOS it will give you an option briefly for which system to load. Select Windows and you will load up no problem.

2. If it not dual partitioned you will have to use a Windows OS disk. Those can be about $100+ unless your friend has one.

If you don't like Ubuntu you can try Linux Mint or some other nice operating system for free. Different versions of Linux run different and you might like another version better. You could also Google "free non linux OS" or something of the sort.


If you post your main problem with Ubuntu under additional details, I will recommend something further.



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Is installing backtrack effect bios of my system?

Q. someone told me if i install backtrack linux,then i won't be able to install window 7 later i.e it change my all bios settings and i won't recover it later
Is it right or not please tell me soon.

A. It is wrong in that it does not touch your BIOS settings or do anything specifically to disable installing Windows 7. It is somewhat more difficult, but still possible, to install Windows 7 afterward. However, if you have both, you should install Windows 7 first for the easiest dual-boot setup.

Second function key doesnt work on Backtrack 5 R2 Linux?
Q. I am using a sony vaio laptop, Y series VPCYB35AG. To adjust the brightens and volume. However this doesnt work on Backtrack linux 5 R2. So i think it is a driver that is missing. If so, where can i find one?

Also how does Kmix work, how do i play music with it?
If not what is the problem then?

A. 1. The controls for backlights vary . For most systems, you can try adding

Option "RegistryDwords" "EnableBrightnessControl=1"

to the Device section of your /etc/X11/xorg.conf file (create it if it doesn't exist).

2. KMix only controls the volume. It doesn't play music. Install / use a media player such as Amarok or Rhythmbox.

How do I boot Backtrack with VMware?
Q. I've downloaded Backtrack Linux, and I've set it up with VMware. When I go to boot it, I've tried it in text mode and safe mode, but I just get the message:
This kernel requires an x86-64 CPU, but only detected an i686 CPU. Unable to boot - please use a kernel appropriate for your CPU.
How can I fix this, or get it to boot?

A. The problem is that you have selected to download it as 64-bit. That's too much for the CPU to handle, so you must download 32-bit, when you're on the Backtrack website. I selected, Gnome, 32-bit, ISO, Direct- as my options. And then when I was setting it up, I used Linux OS, then, Other Linux 2.6.x kernel. This fixed everything.



PS, This is actually Flame Sword on another account. I figured out how to fix it, and I wanted to put the correct answer up here for other people to refer to. Thank you!



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Questioning the mentality of Debian purists with regards to the spurning of Linux Mint Debian Edition.?

Q. It is quite understandable why there is noise from the Debian purists about Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distros. but Linux Mint Debian Edition surely they are spurning their own 'The Wonderful World Of Linux Politics'

Your thoughts ?

A. Mint Debian is the next Ubuntu, now that Ubuntu has gone off the deep end. This is assuming Clem finds competent help in developing it. Can you imagine Mint's tiny team serving a community as large as Ubuntu's? It's inhuman as it is, the stellar OS they put out for what seems to be the whiniest userbase of any distro (read the blog comments). Everyone has a completely uninformed, kneejerk opinion in the Linux world, so I just ignore the average user's crankiness. I doubt it's Debian purists who object to LMDE, more like Debian posers who think an OS is a status symbol. Ignore them. Mint Debian does need a bit of refinement --at least it did when a tried it a few months ago-- but I feel it's the future. We'll even get used to Gnome 3 somehow...we'll have to, and it's improving every day from what I can tell, though I don't use it.
Think of the whiners switching to XFCE because they don't like Gnome 3, or the huge hissy fit that erupted when KDE 4 was released. I sit in bemused observation of every supposed crisis. The open source community mostly consists of reasonable and knowledgeable people, it's the newcomers to Linux that form factions and are demanding; the same ones who throw a fit about every little bug but have never filed a bug report, and if they did file a bug report it would be more nonconstructive b1tching anyway. Don't even take them seriously.

How do i make Software for Linux Mint?
Q. I've used Ubuntu since 2007 and then in December of 2009 i installed Linux Mint and i love it!, but how would i make software for Ubuntu,Linux Mint or Debian? I have no idea. Where do i start what programs do i need?
I already know c but how do i do it in GUI?
I wanna make gui apps too though, how do i do this?

A. For building GUI applications under Linux, the two most popular tookits are GTK+ and Qt (pronounced "cute"). The KDE desktop as found on Mint has been built using Qt. I have used Qt toolkit and I think it is quite pleasant to program with it.

You basically need two things to start developing GUI applications on Linux:
1) Install the gcc compiler package (and g++ in case you want to do c++ as well)
2) Install the development libraries for the GUI toolkit of your choosing

For (1), you proceed through your package manager, or enter a command in a shell such as: sudo apt-get install g++

For (2), assuming you wish to use Qt, you have to download the Software Development Kit (SDK) of Qt found here: http://qt.nokia.com/downloads/sdk-linux-x11-32bit-cpp
You run this file and follow the wizard that will install all the development files for you.

Qt SDK also includes a nice code editor called Qt Creator which will greatly facilitate your job.

Once this is installed, I recommend starting the Qt Creator editor, and loading a couple of examples provided with the editor. Study them, and you will be able to write your own programs.

How do I install cinnamon in Linux Mint?
Q. How do I install the desktop cinnamon in Linux Mint? I have all the repositories added but I don't see cinnamon anywhere. Is there a location that the actual debian package can be found?
I am running Mint 12 gnome edition 64bit right off of the iso. It has "Matte" as the default desktop. When I go to synaptic package manager and search for cinnamon it doesn't find anything at all.

A. Check the third post on this link. You have to enable the unstable repository also in synaptic.
Hope this helps



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