Q. Which linux distribution would be the best to install on a older computer that still woks fine, like: 866mhz, 512ram, 80GB hard drive?
I mean, so I can reuse an older computer for basic tasks such as browsing the web, writing documents, store some music and pictures.
I mean, so I can reuse an older computer for basic tasks such as browsing the web, writing documents, store some music and pictures.
A. Something like Ubuntu or Debian would work fine.
http://www.ubuntu.com/products/WhatIsUbuntu/desktopedition
http://www.debian.org/
Gnome is another popular choice:
http://www.gnome.org/
Puppy Linix runs only in RAM, that might be a good choice for an older computer with a slower processor:
http://www.puppylinux.org/
Another good distro for a slower computer is VectorLinux. I have seen it run on much slower PC's than yours:
http://vectorlinux.com
http://www.ubuntu.com/products/WhatIsUbuntu/desktopedition
http://www.debian.org/
Gnome is another popular choice:
http://www.gnome.org/
Puppy Linix runs only in RAM, that might be a good choice for an older computer with a slower processor:
http://www.puppylinux.org/
Another good distro for a slower computer is VectorLinux. I have seen it run on much slower PC's than yours:
http://vectorlinux.com
What is the best linux distribution for learning to use many?
Q. First, a bit about my background.. I currently work as a Network Engineer, mainly with Cisco routers/switches and VPN devices. I am throughly familiar with Windows, both as a workstation and server, and have one more test to go to complete my MCSE. However, I have no real experience with Linux, and feel like this is both a hole in my personal knowledge and in my resume. :) I can do basic user stuff both from a command line and in Xwindows, but have no real command of it.
That said, I intend to rectify this. I want to start using Linux as my primary operating system on my personal PC, as I feel this is a great first step to really force myself to learn it. I need to know what distribution would be best for me to use. My concern is some of them seem to have alot of propriatary tools that are not found in other linux distros, I want to find one to learn on that will best allow me to be comfortable on any linux distro I run into in the future. Thanks much for your advice!
That said, I intend to rectify this. I want to start using Linux as my primary operating system on my personal PC, as I feel this is a great first step to really force myself to learn it. I need to know what distribution would be best for me to use. My concern is some of them seem to have alot of propriatary tools that are not found in other linux distros, I want to find one to learn on that will best allow me to be comfortable on any linux distro I run into in the future. Thanks much for your advice!
A. Linux truly is a wonderful operating system! If I'm using a PC, I greatly prefer using it to Windows. It's much more stable, secure, etc. But you already knew that. =]
Personally, I would suggest you start out with OpenSuSE. It's easy to use, yet it is very powerful. Its installer is also pretty easy. I recommend that because a lot of businesses that run Linux on their client systems use SuSE (the only difference between that and OpenSuSE is that SuSE contains closed-source programs; therefore, you have to pay for that distro).
I hope this helps! Good luck!
Personally, I would suggest you start out with OpenSuSE. It's easy to use, yet it is very powerful. Its installer is also pretty easy. I recommend that because a lot of businesses that run Linux on their client systems use SuSE (the only difference between that and OpenSuSE is that SuSE contains closed-source programs; therefore, you have to pay for that distro).
I hope this helps! Good luck!
How can I remove my linux distribution and simply boot from windows?
Q. I am running windows 7 and openSUSE 11.2 and I want to just run my openSUSE in a virtual box. The only problem I encounter is that when i delete my openSUSE partitions, I error 22 and can't boot. I don't want grub or openSUSE there anymore. What do?
A. there is a recovery console for win7
http://windowslive.com/Connect/Post/E8E5CC039D51E3DB-2123982
you need to remove grub from your boot sector by using the recovery options,
the actual configuration files are in /boot/grub in opensuse, so deleting suse deletes these files making your system un-bootable,
error 22 is grub looking for the file - menu.lst - which it can't find as its been deleted
make an image next time
http://windowslive.com/Connect/Post/E8E5CC039D51E3DB-2123982
you need to remove grub from your boot sector by using the recovery options,
the actual configuration files are in /boot/grub in opensuse, so deleting suse deletes these files making your system un-bootable,
error 22 is grub looking for the file - menu.lst - which it can't find as its been deleted
make an image next time
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