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Dippyskoodlez · 12-13-2005, 07:28 PM

HERE

Is a wonderful resource for those wanting to learn linux.

Straight from IBM. woot. To dl the PDF's you have to have an account, but the registration is free. one heck of a resource!

Solaris17 · 12-14-2005, 12:49 AM

dippy do u run linux?....im also curious who here is/has run linux?

nick255 · 12-14-2005, 09:45 AM

Ive run a few different distributions in a dual boot configuration with xp.

Ive tried redhat, fedora core 3,4, gentoo, ubuntu, arch.
I would say if you want a no hassel easy installation then ubuntu is a good distribution to use and if you want to learn how to compile a kernel, setup everything manually to have a look at the gentoo documentation they have on their site because its very good.

I think linux is improving all the time, i would probably stick to it perminently if/when wine's directx implementation is finished and i can play all the windows games i want on it with little hassle because thats the only thing keeping me using windows really.

When vista comes out it will probably drag me back because of their dx10 implementation which will probably take ages to reverse engineer into the wine project.

Dippyskoodlez · 12-14-2005, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solaris17

dippy do u run linux?....im also curious who here is/has run linux?

teehee.. I have redhat, gentoo, ubuntoo, yellow dog, darwin, mac os x's, vista, and every windows you could possibly need (yes, even microsoft BOB.). I'm able to use most os's very effectivly

What can I say? I love os's.. well.... os x anyways

spectre440 · 12-14-2005, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Solaris17

im also curious who here is/has run linux?

i tried running red-hat linux back when i was like 16, hehe...
didnt work out... was too dumb to figure out how to use it right, and too impatient to work out all the hardware incompatibilites i had...

might try fedora core, or freebsd sometime in the future though... have a friend which made the transition to fedora core from XP recentley, he's pretty happy with it, so i might give it a go again some time...

Solaris17 · 12-14-2005, 09:57 PM

sweet didnt know we had many linux users my distro collection....

Suse 9.1 overclockix,Gentoo,Elive 3,Debian,Lunar,xandros,ubantu,Vector linux 5.1,and Damn small linux.

Solaris17 · 12-14-2005, 10:03 PM

sry to double post wont let me edit

hey would u guys be intrested /support a linux thread/topic/sticky on this site...i mean instead of like going to suse forums or something i could ask you guys because i know u better but i mean id need support cant start one because i need help

nick255 · 12-14-2005, 10:26 PM

Sounds like a nice idea, i guess it depends on how many linux users can be found in these forums and if those super beings we know as mods like the idea

Solaris17 · 12-14-2005, 10:49 PM

thnx

....exactly i figure if i can get enough ppl who support it and enough ppl who will actually use it once i get enough support for both ill bring the idea to w1zz

spectre440 · 12-15-2005, 08:13 AM

sounds like a good idea to me.
even deserving it's own forum, if enough people actually post there and make it work like the other forums here.

personally however, i would be useless in that forum as i have next to no experience and knowledge of linux, but i imagine that if a forum like that does start here it can be a fantastic and valuable resource to the people who use, just like the other forums here.

KoD · 12-21-2005, 10:43 PM

Thanks Dippyskoodlez.

Dippyskoodlez · 12-21-2005, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KoD

Thanks Dippyskoodlez.

No prob.

I would suggest Ubuntu linux if you need a distro to start with... hehe.. I'll be tri booting Longhorn, Ubuntu, and mac os X86 soon....

On a single laptop.. who woulda guessed...

Anyways, Ubuntu is AMAZING. Linux buffs and Newbies will all enjoy it. It is friggin AMAZING.

I got it up and running and recognized my hardware and IPOD! without ever using the console. It did everything for me. I love it. 10/10!!!

Solaris17 · 12-23-2005, 01:44 AM

^ that good? i have ubantu but havent tried it iv been using suse....mybe ill give ubantu a go.

Solaris17 · 12-29-2005, 02:59 AM

hehe suse 10.0 running

jjcom · 12-29-2005, 05:08 AM

Yep, I've got SUSE 10.0 OSS on my laptop. Runs ok...having some trouble with video. I can run at 1024x768 with 3D acceration on. Only at 1024x768...anything else and it locks. It's still nice and I figure I'll leave it on there. Trying it out my AXP rig here...hopefully that goes well. Maybe I'll even put it on my A64

Solaris17 · 12-29-2005, 04:20 PM

:-D i can never get 3d acceration to work the driver always #$%^$#%^ up.

but ill get it ati drivers for linux blow.

Amdguy · 01-03-2006, 06:00 PM

I have ran a couple of distros redhat 9 and 10, devian, knoppix boot cd and intalled on hard drive and linspire, i have ubantu but i have installed it im building a machine for that. I am not very familiar with the shell and thats what i really want to learn.

Solaris17 · 01-12-2006, 10:22 PM

i whanted to play with linspire sooo much but u have to buy it and that breaks the linux code

if u have a link to a download though can i have it?

Dippyskoodlez · 01-17-2006, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solaris17

thnx

....exactly i figure if i can get enough ppl who support it and enough ppl who will actually use it once i get enough support for both ill bring the idea to w1zz

I'm gona try to start some linux stuff up now...

as I've got it running properly and learned a few of the basics..

Dippyskoodlez · 01-17-2006, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solaris17

i whanted to play with linspire sooo much but u have to buy it and that breaks the linux code

if u have a link to a download though can i have it?

I havent used the new linspires, but the older ones were quick to setup, but normal linux tasks were a bit... akward..

I like mandriva so far actually...

Polaris573 · 01-18-2006, 05:54 AM

I've tried suse, fedora, and mandriva. So far I like mandriva the best, but I've given up on linux for now. Mainly, because dual booting seems to really screw me up when it comes time for the inevitable windows format. I've lost several gigs of data on multiple occaisions because of it. I know it's all my fault, but for now I'm really frustrated with linux, yet I still want to play with it and learn more. Damn conflicting emotions.

Solaris17 · 01-18-2006, 12:01 PM

@Dippy ya cool your starting it woohoo i was goin to but i didnt think their was enough ppl put i never even thought of a poll

@polaris just hang in their man it can be nice to you

redwing26 · 01-19-2006, 12:18 AM

I dont want to go of at a tangent on this post but Im really gonna stick with linux now but ive alot to learn ......I used to think the microsoft hate was unwarranted by some that is until today .......anyone interested view my thread on xp activation hell with my legitamate copy of xp pro
Thanks
David

Solaris17 · 01-19-2006, 12:22 AM

well the best to you my freind were trying are hardest to come up with a guide and will help u as much as we can.

Dippyskoodlez · 01-19-2006, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redwing26

I dont want to go of at a tangent on this post but Im really gonna stick with linux now but ive alot to learn ......I used to think the microsoft hate was unwarranted by some that is until today .......anyone interested view my thread on xp activation hell with my legitamate copy of xp pro
Thanks
David

The fool proof method of activating xp is to call them, when you get to a person, tell them you recently formatted and windows is not cooperating. they will give you a code.

This has the potential of being abused, which is highly illegal

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12-14-2005, 12:49 AM	#2
Solaris17 Creator Solaris Utility DVD Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Midgar Posts: 9,538 (6.12/day) Thanks: 2,081 Thanked 1,490 Times in 1,171 Posts System Specs	dippy do u run linux?....im also curious who here is/has run linux? __________________ I Made the Millionth post! Does it come with a mountain climbing lanyard? If not, I'm not buying one.-Mlee My Rig 8500/8600GT Mod Guide Rebuild a Copperhead Heat Ware NF4 Ultra SLI Mod Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 GPU-Z Soundcard Mod Guide Vista Mark Last edited by Solaris17; 12-14-2005 at 01:33 AM.

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12-14-2005, 09:45 AM	#3
nick255 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: England Posts: 47 (0.03/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts System Specs	Ive run a few different distributions in a dual boot configuration with xp. Ive tried redhat, fedora core 3,4, gentoo, ubuntu, arch. I would say if you want a no hassel easy installation then ubuntu is a good distribution to use and if you want to learn how to compile a kernel, setup everything manually to have a look at the gentoo documentation they have on their site because its very good. I think linux is improving all the time, i would probably stick to it perminently if/when wine's directx implementation is finished and i can play all the windows games i want on it with little hassle because thats the only thing keeping me using windows really. When vista comes out it will probably drag me back because of their dx10 implementation which will probably take ages to reverse engineer into the wine project.

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12-14-2005, 09:57 PM	#6
Solaris17 Creator Solaris Utility DVD Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Midgar Posts: 9,538 (6.12/day) Thanks: 2,081 Thanked 1,490 Times in 1,171 Posts System Specs	sweet didnt know we had many linux users my distro collection.... Suse 9.1 overclockix,Gentoo,Elive 3,Debian,Lunar,xandros,ubantu,Vector linux 5.1,and Damn small linux. __________________ I Made the Millionth post! Does it come with a mountain climbing lanyard? If not, I'm not buying one.-Mlee My Rig 8500/8600GT Mod Guide Rebuild a Copperhead Heat Ware NF4 Ultra SLI Mod Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 GPU-Z Soundcard Mod Guide Vista Mark

12-14-2005, 10:03 PM	#7
Solaris17 Creator Solaris Utility DVD Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Midgar Posts: 9,538 (6.12/day) Thanks: 2,081 Thanked 1,490 Times in 1,171 Posts System Specs	sry to double post wont let me edit hey would u guys be intrested /support a linux thread/topic/sticky on this site...i mean instead of like going to suse forums or something i could ask you guys because i know u better but i mean id need support cant start one because i need help __________________ I Made the Millionth post! Does it come with a mountain climbing lanyard? If not, I'm not buying one.-Mlee My Rig 8500/8600GT Mod Guide Rebuild a Copperhead Heat Ware NF4 Ultra SLI Mod Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 GPU-Z Soundcard Mod Guide Vista Mark

12-14-2005, 10:26 PM	#8
nick255 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: England Posts: 47 (0.03/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts System Specs	Sounds like a nice idea, i guess it depends on how many linux users can be found in these forums and if those super beings we know as mods like the idea Last edited by nick255; 12-14-2005 at 10:38 PM.

12-14-2005, 10:49 PM	#9
Solaris17 Creator Solaris Utility DVD Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Midgar Posts: 9,538 (6.12/day) Thanks: 2,081 Thanked 1,490 Times in 1,171 Posts System Specs	thnx ....exactly i figure if i can get enough ppl who support it and enough ppl who will actually use it once i get enough support for both ill bring the idea to w1zz __________________ I Made the Millionth post! Does it come with a mountain climbing lanyard? If not, I'm not buying one.-Mlee My Rig 8500/8600GT Mod Guide Rebuild a Copperhead Heat Ware NF4 Ultra SLI Mod Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 GPU-Z Soundcard Mod Guide Vista Mark

12-15-2005, 08:13 AM	#10
spectre440 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Israel Posts: 736 (0.46/day) Thanks: 8 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts System Specs	sounds like a good idea to me. even deserving it's own forum, if enough people actually post there and make it work like the other forums here. personally however, i would be useless in that forum as i have next to no experience and knowledge of linux, but i imagine that if a forum like that does start here it can be a fantastic and valuable resource to the people who use, just like the other forums here.

12-21-2005, 10:43 PM	#11
KoD Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 15 (0.01/day) Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Dippyskoodlez.

12-23-2005, 01:44 AM	#13
Solaris17 Creator Solaris Utility DVD Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Midgar Posts: 9,538 (6.12/day) Thanks: 2,081 Thanked 1,490 Times in 1,171 Posts System Specs	^ that good? i have ubantu but havent tried it iv been using suse....mybe ill give ubantu a go. __________________ I Made the Millionth post! Does it come with a mountain climbing lanyard? If not, I'm not buying one.-Mlee My Rig 8500/8600GT Mod Guide Rebuild a Copperhead Heat Ware NF4 Ultra SLI Mod Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 GPU-Z Soundcard Mod Guide Vista Mark

12-29-2005, 02:59 AM	#14
Solaris17 Creator Solaris Utility DVD Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Midgar Posts: 9,538 (6.12/day) Thanks: 2,081 Thanked 1,490 Times in 1,171 Posts System Specs	hehe suse 10.0 running __________________ I Made the Millionth post! Does it come with a mountain climbing lanyard? If not, I'm not buying one.-Mlee My Rig 8500/8600GT Mod Guide Rebuild a Copperhead Heat Ware NF4 Ultra SLI Mod Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 GPU-Z Soundcard Mod Guide Vista Mark

12-29-2005, 05:08 AM	#15
jjcom Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 49 (0.03/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yep, I've got SUSE 10.0 OSS on my laptop. Runs ok...having some trouble with video. I can run at 1024x768 with 3D acceration on. Only at 1024x768...anything else and it locks. It's still nice and I figure I'll leave it on there. Trying it out my AXP rig here...hopefully that goes well. Maybe I'll even put it on my A64 __________________ Game/SETI Rig 1: Athlon 64 3000 Venice @ 2.52ghz, DFI LP Ultra-D, 2x 512mb OCZ VX PC4000 252mhz 2-2-2-6, X800GTO 515/550 or so SETI Rig 2: Athlon XP 2700 @ 2.25ghz, Abit AN7, 1x 512mb OCZ EL, FX5900XT SETI Rig 3: Duron @ 2.25ghz, ASUS A7V600-X, 1x 512mb OCZ EL, Radeon 7200 SETI Rig 4/laptop: Athlon XP 1800, 2x 256mb, ATI IGP 320M

12-29-2005, 04:20 PM	#16
Solaris17 Creator Solaris Utility DVD Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Midgar Posts: 9,538 (6.12/day) Thanks: 2,081 Thanked 1,490 Times in 1,171 Posts System Specs	:-D i can never get 3d acceration to work the driver always #$%^$#%^ up. but ill get it ati drivers for linux blow. __________________ I Made the Millionth post! Does it come with a mountain climbing lanyard? If not, I'm not buying one.-Mlee My Rig 8500/8600GT Mod Guide Rebuild a Copperhead Heat Ware NF4 Ultra SLI Mod Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 GPU-Z Soundcard Mod Guide Vista Mark

01-03-2006, 06:00 PM	#17
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01-12-2006, 10:22 PM	#18
Solaris17 Creator Solaris Utility DVD Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Midgar Posts: 9,538 (6.12/day) Thanks: 2,081 Thanked 1,490 Times in 1,171 Posts System Specs	i whanted to play with linspire sooo much but u have to buy it and that breaks the linux code if u have a link to a download though can i have it? __________________ I Made the Millionth post! Does it come with a mountain climbing lanyard? If not, I'm not buying one.-Mlee My Rig 8500/8600GT Mod Guide Rebuild a Copperhead Heat Ware NF4 Ultra SLI Mod Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 GPU-Z Soundcard Mod Guide Vista Mark

01-18-2006, 05:54 AM	#21
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01-18-2006, 12:01 PM	#22
Solaris17 Creator Solaris Utility DVD Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Midgar Posts: 9,538 (6.12/day) Thanks: 2,081 Thanked 1,490 Times in 1,171 Posts System Specs	@Dippy ya cool your starting it woohoo i was goin to but i didnt think their was enough ppl put i never even thought of a poll @polaris just hang in their man it can be nice to you __________________ I Made the Millionth post! Does it come with a mountain climbing lanyard? If not, I'm not buying one.-Mlee My Rig 8500/8600GT Mod Guide Rebuild a Copperhead Heat Ware NF4 Ultra SLI Mod Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 GPU-Z Soundcard Mod Guide Vista Mark

01-19-2006, 12:18 AM	#23
redwing26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I dont want to go of at a tangent on this post but Im really gonna stick with linux now but ive alot to learn ......I used to think the microsoft hate was unwarranted by some that is until today .......anyone interested view my thread on xp activation hell with my legitamate copy of xp pro Thanks David

01-19-2006, 12:22 AM	#24
Solaris17 Creator Solaris Utility DVD Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Midgar Posts: 9,538 (6.12/day) Thanks: 2,081 Thanked 1,490 Times in 1,171 Posts System Specs	well the best to you my freind were trying are hardest to come up with a guide and will help u as much as we can. __________________ I Made the Millionth post! Does it come with a mountain climbing lanyard? If not, I'm not buying one.-Mlee My Rig 8500/8600GT Mod Guide Rebuild a Copperhead Heat Ware NF4 Ultra SLI Mod Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 GPU-Z Soundcard Mod Guide Vista Mark

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