Linux Box

I want a fast version of linux for my 5yr old laptop. I need programming capabilities but I don’t want all the extra applications like firefox. Want to run it in a virtual pc as well. I have Windows 7 Ultimate installed currently and 1GB of RAM so I really need a lightwait version. I [...]

How can I recover the password to my linux server I know my username I just need password? I have a Linux server and i dont know how to accsess it any help would be appreciated.
Passwords are hashed in a one-way direction; you can’t retrieve the old password. Most Linux distros will allow you to [...]