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worked ok for me bvc, You sure you know what your doing in linux?
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Yes these days a router / firewall is almost mandatory. Software firewalls are ok but having a physical box between you and the internet is better.
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XFree86 is not dead. Just any release after version 4.3.0 is GPL troubled. Thats one bad thing about Debian proper (and Mepis). They are stuck on 4.3 when the current version is 4.5. No upgrades or bug fixes because of the new license. Sooner all Distro move to xorg the better.
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I used to knock Linspire in the past. No more. Why? I had a buddy his mom asked me how do get rid of those viri and malware. Joking I told her "use Linux" After about a half hour explaining what Linux was she wanted to try it. Frankly I did not have the time to setup a Distro for her. I told her go to www.linspire.com. A couple of weeks later she is using some Lphoto program for her pictures. She loved all the "howTo's" and said getting a hold of Linsipre on the phone was not difficult. I was shocked. Yea I didnt like the user as root part so I talked to her about that but her was a grandma that bought a Distro (linspire) and installed / run with no help. When a Distro can take a total computer noice and make them into a Linux user they have my vote.
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I'm installing gentoo
ac_dispatcher replied to aioshin's topic in Other Linux and Unix Distributions
iphitus - When is the HD instasller out? Tell you what Ill give arch an honest go when it comes out. Sorry - offtopic -
Yep your right again Thus confirming Im still a user
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What set this different is its a "Debian proper system along with common plugins (DVD, Flash, Java, and Mplayer). " Every "Distro" that is based of Debian at times does not play well with the Debian main Repos. (ahem - cough - cough Ubuntu) This gives a a "pure Debian" system installed with the DVD - Flash goodness. Plus you could always change your sources to sid and "apt-get dist-upgrade" Then it would be a Debian pure (Sid)
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real PC newbie friendly distro wanted
ac_dispatcher replied to ChrisM's topic in Other Linux and Unix Distributions
To be honest - Newbies like nice graphical system tools. Ubuntu dont got it. If they dont want "pay per service" like Linspire then Id say Mandrake or Suse are your best choise. Personal experience: Ive installed both Suse and Mandrake on ex Windows users computers, Those who I installed Mandrake on once they saw Suse wanted me to install it on their system. They seemed to like the menu setup of Suse rather then Mandrake. If I had to install a Distro on my wife's or Grandma's computer - It would be Linspire or Xandros. --probably Linspire with a lifetime CNR membership. All those flash howto's linspire comes with are very helpful. -
Advice needed on Gentoo
ac_dispatcher replied to Havin_it's topic in Other Linux and Unix Distributions
By the way - Welcome to the best of the best ./cybrjackle_flamevest -
Advice needed on Gentoo
ac_dispatcher replied to Havin_it's topic in Other Linux and Unix Distributions
May want to consider a VidaLinux install. It usually takes me about a day and a half to get a full KDE system up and running. Gentoo stuff: Gentoo Wiki (One of the best out there) http://gentoo-wiki.com/Main_Page CFLAGS help: http://gcc.gnu.org/onlinedocs/gcc-3.1/gcc/...imize%20Options Portage: http://www.gentoo-portage.com/ If you need help with your make.conf file just ask -
Linux Beginner, Problems with my Laptop!
ac_dispatcher replied to Bob The Nob's topic in Laptops and Portable Devices
His laptop uses ACPI not APM. Also an Athlon 64 http://prinsig.se/weekee/index.php/Main_Page http://cmb.phys.cwru.edu/kisner/linux/compaq-r3000/ -
Chaintech FX5200 (nvidia) No gamer but it works good. ~2000FPS in glxgears.
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For some commands: https://mandrivausers.org/index.php?showtopic=17648&hl=
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Upgrade to the Current Gentoo Release
ac_dispatcher replied to ac_dispatcher's topic in Other Linux and Unix Distributions
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Upgrade to the Current Gentoo Release
ac_dispatcher replied to ac_dispatcher's topic in Other Linux and Unix Distributions
lol I started back in RH 5.2 I think it was called Hurrican but never really got serious until 9.0. Ah yes back in the "Texstar" packages for Mandrake. . Im building a 64bit cpu soon - Whats the best Distro (most packages) for a 64bit system? -
More and more Linux Distro have their own "Livecd" What I find interesting is that more and more are Hard Drive installable Livecd's. I for one think its a good idea - IT boots up and you check if it works for your system. If its all good click.click its installed on your hard drive. Mepis is a good example here. It worked well with my Laptop and install flawless. I think its the future of most Distro's What say you?
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Thanks iphitus btw the "Howto create your own Live Arch iso" is 404'd.
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Upgrade to the Current Gentoo Release
ac_dispatcher replied to ac_dispatcher's topic in Other Linux and Unix Distributions
Man this place always seems to make me smile. As soon as everyone realizes that all Distro's are sub Gentoo then you'll be on the right path. ./super_flame_vest -
What we need is a Arch Live cd.
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Sorry I wasn't to clear. Check out what I made a while ago: https://mandrivausers.org/index.php?showtopic=22131 Thats not saying you could not just save your /home and reinstall. You see I have Soooo many custom hacks on my box - you know just tinkering around stuff that it just doesnt look appealing to me to have to redo it all for the next cycle. This dates back years ago https://mandrivausers.org/index.php?showtopic=8001&hl= Although I prefer editing files manually now rather than a gui
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I would agree to any .deb or a Distro like Gentoo. Most .rmp based distros prefer you do a complete new install on each upgrade. I have not had very good luck upgrading a system that was .rpm. Thats why I left MDK. Thats why IMHO .rpm Distros are the best for retail sale. You need to buy the next version when it comes out. Its possible to upgrade from SuSE9.2 to Suse9.3 via the YAST sources but it is not advisable. At least IMHO. Its about choice right? I never had any luck with a full Distro upgrade from one release to the next on any .rpm Distro. Doesnt mean it cant be done but Ive had NO problems with a full system upgrade to the next release with my Gentoo system. Just one of the reasons I choose Gentoo. .
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Remember Gentoo also has binary packages from those who want them. I always use them for the large installs like OpenOffice. I like Gentoo because of Portage and its community. Its no fluff install - No extras unless you want it. Ive learned more tweaking my Gentoo box than I have with any other Distro. I like the fact of one install and your done FOREVER. That is so long as you maintain your system. :P btw You can do darn near a complete install with binaries: "Project Chinstrap" http://chinstrap.alternating.net/ .
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The coolest of them all (and my first) Texas Intruments TI-99/4A http://www.xtware.com/cv/texas_ti994a_1.jpg
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See https://mandrivausers.org/index.php?showtopic=24750 For hints