Linux Box http://www.linux-box.org Linux Box Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:09:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 What is the best version of linux for a programmer? http://www.linux-box.org/linux/what-is-the-best-version-of-linux-for-a-programmer http://www.linux-box.org/linux/what-is-the-best-version-of-linux-for-a-programmer#comments Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:09:13 +0000 admin http://www.linux-box.org/linux/what-is-the-best-version-of-linux-for-a-programmer

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 have a external HDD if that helps.

I would advise you not to run it in a Virtual PC many distributions aren’t happy with this arrangement and many more won’t run in a virtual PC at all.

Ubuntu has an installer called wubi which runs inside Windows it lets you install Ubuntu like a program in Windows, it will save a large file to your hard drive which will become a loop-back file system. The file is just like any other file on your hard drive just very big. Ubuntu will also be added to your ‘Programs and Features’ section in Windows and an option will be added to the windows boot-loader to boot into Ubuntu.

When you start your computer you can choose the Ubuntu option and it will then load Ubuntu natively just like if you had installed it on its own partition. When you get bored or want to get rid of it, boot into Windows go to programs and features and uninstall it, the files will be removed from the hard drive and the entry in the boot loader removed, no damage will be caused to your windows installation and very little technical knowledge if any is required. Here’s the wubi download page:

http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/windows-installer

The latest version of wubi doesn’t even need to be burned to a CD

]]> http://www.linux-box.org/linux/what-is-the-best-version-of-linux-for-a-programmer/feed 8 How can I recover the password to my linux server I know my username I just need password? http://www.linux-box.org/linux/how-can-i-recover-the-password-to-my-linux-server-i-know-my-username-i-just-need-password http://www.linux-box.org/linux/how-can-i-recover-the-password-to-my-linux-server-i-know-my-username-i-just-need-password#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 08:33:05 +0000 admin http://www.linux-box.org/linux/how-can-i-recover-the-password-to-my-linux-server-i-know-my-username-i-just-need-password 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 boot in a single-user mode, meaning you are given a root shell. From here, you can change the password with this command:

passwd username

substituting in the correct user name. You will be prompted to enter a new password twice. After that, just reboot.

http://www.centos.org/docs/5/html/Installation_Guide-en-US/s1-rescuemode-booting-single.html
http://www.fedorafaq.org/basics/#resetroot
http://www.debuntu.org/recover-root-password-single-user-mode-and-grub

]]> http://www.linux-box.org/linux/how-can-i-recover-the-password-to-my-linux-server-i-know-my-username-i-just-need-password/feed 3 Whats the difference between Linux and windows hosting? Do i need Linux on my system to linux host? http://www.linux-box.org/linux/whats-the-difference-between-linux-and-windows-hosting-do-i-need-linux-on-my-system-to-linux-host http://www.linux-box.org/linux/whats-the-difference-between-linux-and-windows-hosting-do-i-need-linux-on-my-system-to-linux-host#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:36:02 +0000 admin http://www.linux-box.org/linux/whats-the-difference-between-linux-and-windows-hosting-do-i-need-linux-on-my-system-to-linux-host Whats are the advantages and the disadvantages of Linux hosting? why is it cheaper ? If I make a website in Dreamweaver and Flash CS5, can I Linux host?
Do I need to be wary about something?

All websites today currently run on either a Windows web server or a Linux-based server. The vast majority of websites run on a Linux-based platform as Linux has a strong reputation for security and web server performance. With standard (static) HTML-based websites, the web hosting platform doesn’t make much difference. When it does make a difference, however, is when the website uses a dynamic scripting technology such as ASP (A Microsoft based technology), or PHP / PERL (Linux based technologies). A Windows-based hosting solution will run a Microsoft Windows server with IIS (Internet Information Server), and is necessary to run an ASP / ASP.NET scripted website. A Linux-based platform is typically used for PHP, Perl, and most other types of websites. Basically, unless your website uses ASP (pages ending in the .asp extention), Windows hosting is not necessary.

As an experienced webmaster I recommend BH web hosting which I’m sure it would work for you and fulfill all your requirements. They have a really great offer for hosting & I have used them for over 3 yrs now, and have never had a single problem with them.

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Hope thi helps.

]]> http://www.linux-box.org/linux/whats-the-difference-between-linux-and-windows-hosting-do-i-need-linux-on-my-system-to-linux-host/feed 10 How can I install linux on multiple computers with the same settings? http://www.linux-box.org/linux/how-can-i-install-linux-on-multiple-computers-with-the-same-settings http://www.linux-box.org/linux/how-can-i-install-linux-on-multiple-computers-with-the-same-settings#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:18:19 +0000 admin http://www.linux-box.org/linux/how-can-i-install-linux-on-multiple-computers-with-the-same-settings I have 7 computers that I would like to install linux on (CentOS to be specific). The computers are all slightly different in terms of hardware, some are Intel, others are AMD. I have to install a lot of packages. I would like to be able to just do all the installation work on one computer, and then clone that system to all the others and just change hostnames. Is this possible?

maybe is the simple answer,

partimage is the program to look at

http://www.partimage.org/Main_Page

i use it via knoppix live cd as you cannot image a mounted drive – so its a waste of time installing partimage on the first centos and trying to image it

you may need to install centos on an intel and an amd and image both,
only takes a few mins to image though

]]> http://www.linux-box.org/linux/how-can-i-install-linux-on-multiple-computers-with-the-same-settings/feed 4 What are the differences between UNIX and Linux, and what about all those choices within Linux? http://www.linux-box.org/linux/what-are-the-differences-between-unix-and-linux-and-what-about-all-those-choices-within-linux http://www.linux-box.org/linux/what-are-the-differences-between-unix-and-linux-and-what-about-all-those-choices-within-linux#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 08:42:10 +0000 admin http://www.linux-box.org/linux/what-are-the-differences-between-unix-and-linux-and-what-about-all-those-choices-within-linux What are the operational differences between Linux and UNIX? Why would a programmer choose one over the other? What about software selection and ease of programming (with already basic knowledge of programming, and wanting to dive in to open source)?

In terms of Linux, what makes things like Red Hat cost money and things like Ubuntu not? Is pay-for OS based on Linux better quality than freely distributed OS? What is the best choice for Linux-or-Unix OS for a budding programmer?

What is Linux
http://www.linux.org/info/

What is UNIX
http://www.unix.org/what_is_unix.html

Why Linux is Better
http://www.whylinuxisbetter.net/

Linux is open source therefore in most cases free of charge with the exception of enterprise releases such as SUSE Linux and Red Hat
http://www.novell.com/linux/
http://www.redhat.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source_software

What is Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a community developed operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. Whether you use it at home, at school or at work Ubuntu contains all the applications you’ll ever need, from word processing and email applications, to web server software and programming tools.

Ubuntu is and always will be free of charge. You do not pay any licensing fees. You can download, use and share Ubuntu with your friends, family, school or business for absolutely nothing.

We issue a new desktop and server release every six months. That means you’ll always have the latest and greatest applications that the open source world has to offer.

Ubuntu is designed with security in mind. You get free security updates for at least 18 months on the desktop and server. With the Long Term Support (LTS) version you get three years support on the desktop, and five years on the server. There is no extra fee for the LTS version, we make our very best work available to everyone on the same free terms. Upgrades to new versions of Ubuntu are and always will be free of charge.
http://www.ubuntu.com/products/whatisubuntu

Here are some options for installing or trying out Linux

Option One (Full installation)

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) Installation
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-8-helena

Linux Mint 8 Helena User Guide
http://www.scribd.com/doc/23787138/Linux-Mint-8-Helena-User-Guide

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

Option Two (Install Linux inside Windows)

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

You keep Windows as it is, Wubi only adds an extra option to boot into Ubuntu. Wubi 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.

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 Ubuntu 9.10 LiveCD and you will offered the option of installing inside windows which is where the Wubi installer comes in, you will be asked how many gigabytes you wish to allocate to Ubuntu (I recommend 8gb) then you set a password for your installation then click install and thats it.

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

Ubuntu 9.10 Download
http://releases.ubuntu.com/9.10/

Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) User Guide
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Karmic

Linux Mint 7 has a similar feature called mint4win and the directions given above for Wubi can be followed (XP and Vista only)
http://duncsweb.com/2009/09/27/mint4win-a-wubi-based-installer-of-linux-mint/

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

Linux Mint 7 Gloria User Guide
http://www.scribd.com/doc/15884753/Linux-Mint-7-Gloria-User-Guide

Ubuntu 9.10 and Linux Mint 7 can also be run straight from the LiveCD without touching your Hard drive

At present I do not recommend Ubuntu 10.04/Linux Mint 9 owing to multiple stability issues

Option Three (LiveCD)

Here the possibilities are endless as you can try out as many different Linux distros. until you find the one thats right for you DISTROWATCH.COM gives full listings (second lists the major distributions)
http://distrowatch.com/

Major Linux Distributions
http://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resource=major

LUg.

]]> http://www.linux-box.org/linux/what-are-the-differences-between-unix-and-linux-and-what-about-all-those-choices-within-linux/feed 5 What is the best way to redistribute a linux distro? http://www.linux-box.org/linux/what-is-the-best-way-to-redistribute-a-linux-distro http://www.linux-box.org/linux/what-is-the-best-way-to-redistribute-a-linux-distro#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:10:19 +0000 admin http://www.linux-box.org/linux/what-is-the-best-way-to-redistribute-a-linux-distro I am trying to think of new ways to hand out linux to people who otherwise can not download it from the net. Is it legal to stand on a street corner and hand them out like flyers?

Interesting question that may have 2 parts:

1. Handing our Linux CD’s should be ok per the GPL

http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html

2. Standing on the street corner and handing them out:

Check to see if your city allows such thing.

This guy out in Austin Texas did something very similar, he stood in an intersection with a sign and box full of Linux cds. The end result: he got some cash, cigarettes and phone numbers.

http://blog.lobby4linux.com/archives/51-Linux-Social-Experiment…People-have-NO-clue.html

Thank you for trying to make the red pill accessible to more people!

]]> http://www.linux-box.org/linux/what-is-the-best-way-to-redistribute-a-linux-distro/feed 1 Why do you think the Linux community donates its time to supporting the adoption of Linux? http://www.linux-box.org/linux/why-do-you-think-the-linux-community-donates-its-time-to-supporting-the-adoption-of-linux http://www.linux-box.org/linux/why-do-you-think-the-linux-community-donates-its-time-to-supporting-the-adoption-of-linux#comments Fri, 16 Apr 2010 04:02:07 +0000 admin http://www.linux-box.org/linux/why-do-you-think-the-linux-community-donates-its-time-to-supporting-the-adoption-of-linux I have been working with Linux for a short time now and was wondering why people would donate time and resources to support Linux. Please list any sources that you have that can give more information on this topic please.

Well, large companies like IBM contribute to Linux for their own reasons. They want a lean, mean, robust server OS, and Linux is ideal because they have their own in-house developers tweak it for their own uses. That’s probably the biggest reason that Linux is a very good server OS: Because career programmers work on it as their job.

Linux on the desktop has some smaller companies behind it that may try to sell support for it, but it also gets contributions from other programmers in their spare time. You don’t see many people who work on Linux as their actual job outside of the aforementioned large companies. People contribute because they want to, or perhaps because they’re lifeless neckbeards with nothing to live for beyond coding for open source (certainly not all contributors fit that category, but there are definitely a lot of those guys in the FOSS movement). That’s a big reason why Linux on the desktop hasn’t really gone anywhere. There’s no real advertising campaign, no big push beyond grassroots, no big reason to switch over to an OS that may not even have real support beyond user forums or possibly email.

]]> http://www.linux-box.org/linux/why-do-you-think-the-linux-community-donates-its-time-to-supporting-the-adoption-of-linux/feed 4 When buying new hardware for a linux system, should I only pick hardware that has linux drivers? http://www.linux-box.org/linux/when-buying-new-hardware-for-a-linux-system-should-i-only-pick-hardware-that-has-linux-drivers http://www.linux-box.org/linux/when-buying-new-hardware-for-a-linux-system-should-i-only-pick-hardware-that-has-linux-drivers#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 03:56:17 +0000 admin http://www.linux-box.org/linux/when-buying-new-hardware-for-a-linux-system-should-i-only-pick-hardware-that-has-linux-drivers I am new to linux. I want to construct a new computer that will operate linux. Should I only choose hardware (like a TV tuner card or a sound card) for which there are already linux drivers or are there always workarounds for getting every piece of hardware working on linux even if there are no drivers? Are these workarounds easy to implement or will I spend a lot of time and effort trying to get the hardware to work?

Naturally the easier path is to buy/use components that have linux drivers readily available. If the component maker doesn’t provide the driver a linux supporter will try to reverse engineer the driver. These drivers are not always available until a good period of time after the component is released, and the quality of these drivers vary a lot. Early versions of these drivers do not generally lead to a stable system.
THe people who like to use components that don’t have linux drives are those who want to learn the inner workings of linux and even want to learn how to write the drivers.
There are workarounds when you do not have a linux driver but they vary in their success and stability.
If you want a stable system that is easy to setup and maintain and update you best bet is to use as many components as possible that have good linux drivers.
If you google for a component plus linux drivers you should get a good idea of whether linux drivers are available. e.g. Creative audigy 2 z +linux drivers.
More and more manufacturers are coming on board and providing linux drivers. Many linux users complain to the manufacturers if they do not provide linux drives.
Here are some links that list components and linux drivers.
Good luck

]]> http://www.linux-box.org/linux/when-buying-new-hardware-for-a-linux-system-should-i-only-pick-hardware-that-has-linux-drivers/feed 5 How to delete a Linux partition on hard drive? http://www.linux-box.org/linux/how-to-delete-a-linux-partition-on-hard-drive http://www.linux-box.org/linux/how-to-delete-a-linux-partition-on-hard-drive#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 04:09:08 +0000 admin http://www.linux-box.org/linux/how-to-delete-a-linux-partition-on-hard-drive I have a PC that is currently dual booting Windows Vista and Linux Mint. I’m not that fond of Linux Mint and want to explore other options. Can I simply delete that volume and put it back with my Windows partition, or do I have to uninstall GRUB loader or anything like that?

Here is the action I recommend. Boot from the Linux Mint LiveCD and delete the Linux partition along with swap and extended using the Partition Editor (GParted)

Menu>Administration>Partition Editor (GParted)

Take care not to delete the Windows partition. Once you have deleted the above partitions you can resize the Windows partition to claim the space back that was allocated to Linux. This will be displayed as unallocated
http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/gparted.html

Next you need to Reboot your PC with the Windows Vista installation disc. and repair the mbr. because GRUB 2 will have overwritten it. Follow the instructions as shown on the link below

HowTo Repair Vista MBR
http://www.lancelhoff.com/how-to-fix-vista-mbr-repair-broken-vista/

LUg.

]]> http://www.linux-box.org/linux/how-to-delete-a-linux-partition-on-hard-drive/feed 1 What is the procedure to install Linux, tell me the entire procedure for installation and the after procedure? http://www.linux-box.org/linux/what-is-the-procedure-to-install-linux-tell-me-the-entire-procedure-for-installation-and-the-after-procedure http://www.linux-box.org/linux/what-is-the-procedure-to-install-linux-tell-me-the-entire-procedure-for-installation-and-the-after-procedure#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2010 05:11:07 +0000 admin http://www.linux-box.org/linux/what-is-the-procedure-to-install-linux-tell-me-the-entire-procedure-for-installation-and-the-after-procedure What is the procedure to install Linux, tell me the entire procedure for installation and the after procedure, what to do and what not to do while installing and even after installation, and what is mounting.

Here are some options for installing or trying out Linux

Option One (Full installation)

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) Installation
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-8-helena

Linux Mint 8 Helena User Guide
http://www.scribd.com/doc/23787138/Linux-Mint-8-Helena-User-Guide

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

Option Two (Install Ubuntu inside Windows XP and Vista)

Installing Ubuntu as a dual-boot with Windows without partitioning
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Wubi

You keep Windows as it is, Wubi only adds an extra option to boot into Ubuntu. Wubi 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.

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 Ubuntu 9.10 LiveCD and you will offered the option of installing inside windows which is where the Wubi installer comes in, you will be asked how many gigabytes you wish to allocate to Ubuntu (I recommend 8gb) then you set a password for your installation then click install and thats it.

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

Ubuntu 9.10 Download
http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download

Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) User Guide
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Karmic

Linux Mint 7 has a similar feature called mint4win and the directions given above for Wubi can be followed (mint4win is not available for Linux Mint 8)
http://duncsweb.com/2009/09/27/mint4win-a-wubi-based-installer-of-linux-mint/

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

Linux Mint 7 Gloria User Guide
http://www.scribd.com/doc/15884753/Linux-Mint-7-Gloria-User-Guide

Ubuntu 9.10 and Linux Mint 7 can also be run straight from the LiveCD without touching your Hard drive

Option Three (LiveCD)

Here the possibilities are endless as you can try out as many different Linux distros. until you find the one thats right for you DISTROWATCH.COM gives full listings (second lists the major distributions)
http://distrowatch.com/

Major Linux Distributions
http://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resource=major

HowTo create a Linux LiveCD
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto

LUg.

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