Running Linux

[BK 0]

So I decided to give a few versions of linux a try. Right now, I am posting this up on knoppix 5.1. Its really my first time messing around with any OS besides a few Mac os's and every windows version since 3.1.

It's kind of nice in a mac-ish kind of way. I know that its stable and does everything I want it to do (like a mac would). At the same time, I honestly have no clue as to what the commands are in the prompt, how to install anything (even linux based programs) and trying to emulate anything in wine is like me trying to learn a new language.

Does anybody actually use this as their main operating system? I know a lot of people who claim they "run linux", but thats mainly because their comptuers are old and complete junk, or they can't find another hacked free version of XP so they claim that "they don't support Microsoft" (Translates into "My mom/wife wont pay $100 for XP home so I had to find this OS online lol). Most people I have talked to run a dual boot system, but I was wondering if anybody actually uses it as their primary os?

[Vapor 0]

I know a lot of people who claim they "run linux", but thats mainly because their comptuers are old and complete junk

what does that even mean?

[BK 0]

I know a lot of people who claim they "run linux", but thats mainly because their comptuers are old and complete junk

what does that even mean?

Guess it was kind of a joke. I live in a very frugal area. I work for a repair shop and people come in all the time saying stuff like "I have an X year old computer and I need to upgrade.. I'm not looking to spend much money, i'm just running linux". I just thought it was funny that people use it as an excuse to not upgrade from their 300mhz p2. Now there's nothing wrong with not upgrading or getting more life out of a older system.. I just think its funny when people use that excuse instead of just spending a little money to upgrade their system (when it obviously needs it). Don't get me wrong.. I'm not implying that people who use Linux are all "cheap", I just think its funny how people will use it as a cop out. No kidding, I had a customer come it and buy a microsoft optical mouse and keyboard, then explain to me that he hates vista and refuses to support microsoft by purchasing it. Oo

The same customers will ask how much 512mb of ddr2 costs.. I will quote them $35 and they usually reply with "sigh.. I really didn't want to spend more than $15.. whats the cheapest, shittiest, used, broken stick of donkey turd ram you have?".

[Jason Emerick 0]

I run Linux everyday... Ubuntu has been my distribution of choice for quite sometime now... I run it on my laptop as my primary computer... In addition I also administer a couple of Linux (Ubuntu) servers that i own...

Knoppix is a great way to get started with Linux... If you want to intsall linux, i would give ubuntu a try... has good hardware compatibility and is easy to install... Installing new software and updates is really really easy, you can use synaptic as a front-end to aptitude or use the command line... want to install a web-server? simple, "sudo apt-get install apache2" or whichever web-server you want...

I do also run windows but only for the software i need for school which doesn't run under linux, and for games... I have played around a bit w/ OS X but havent used it on a daily basis but i think my next laptop will be a mac book pro...

If you do have any questions about linux in general, feel free to ask me and ill do my best to help you out...

[BK 0]

I run Linux everyday... Ubuntu has been my distribution of choice for quite sometime now... I run it on my laptop as my primary computer... In addition I also administer a couple of Linux (Ubuntu) servers that i own...

Knoppix is a great way to get started with Linux... If you want to intsall linux, i would give ubuntu a try... has good hardware compatibility and is easy to install... Installing new software and updates is really really easy, you can use synaptic as a front-end to aptitude or use the command line... want to install a web-server? simple, "sudo apt-get install apache2" or whichever web-server you want...

I do also run windows but only for the software i need for school which doesn't run under linux, and for games... I have played around a bit w/ OS X but havent used it on a daily basis but i think my next laptop will be a mac book pro...

If you do have any questions about linux in general, feel free to ask me and ill do my best to help you out...

I actually gave ubuntu a try today on livecd. I really liked it and it picked everything up down to my wireless. I will probably just wipe and start a fresh clean install on my laptop tomorrow when i'm at work. Thanks for the help. I'm sure I will have a few questions :D

[kasparaitis 0]

I've been running linux for quite some time. Since, the 90's. And, a lot has progressed since then. You can get a fully functional distro working on a laptop w/out any hacks. To say the least, it's quite nice. The only thing I'd use windows for is gaming. I run it as my daily work OS, and test OS. All in all, it's great for beginners and experts. As for distros, it's all personal preference. I'd suggest trying whatever you can get your hands on and stick with what you like. You'll find differences in each, some better, some worse. Thats for you to decide. That's what great about this OS.

Linux is nice because you have options. You're not stuck in a bubble with open source. You've got plenty of support out there (free and paid).

Like Jason said, if you have any trouble, don't hesitate to ask for help.

[GoHawks 0]

I've got a minor problem with my Linux setup... I have a G5 mouse, which has sensitivity settings and a 'back' button on the mouse, as well as a tilt wheel. It came with SetPoint, software to set the sensitivity settings (there are 5 with the program, 3 without it), and you can change what the back button does. I can't find this for Linux, so I don't know how to make the back button do anything. Also, the tilt wheel doesn't work (it'll go up and down, but not side to side). Is there a way to bind the back button and the tilt wheel, and to customize the sensitivity? So far I can't find a linux version of SetPoint.

[kasparaitis 0]

Have you tried linux-gamers.net? They have some pretty good info in the forums regarding g5 mouse settings. You'll need to install the endev logitech driver for linux and modify a few settings within your conf files. The link below should give you a detailed walk through on how to get your mouse working the way you want. Hope that helps.

http://www.linux-gamers.net/modules/wiwimo...+INDEX+Hardware

[Sticks of Fury 0]

You can put ubuntu on a usb flash drive and have the computer run it off that. You have to check the correct version with that capability.

[Chadd 916]

Most people that I know using Linux can't run.

[kasparaitis 0]

Hi Chadd. My name is Eddie. And, I'm a devout Linux user that can run. I do get a little chaffing from my legs rubbing together.

[DDude26 0]

guys, i got knoppix to run on my usb instead of live cd. very fast and cool!

is there a way to change the name of my device from sdb1 to sdb or usb?

I'm asking this so i can mount it as writeable instead of readable.