Root Thoughts http://rootthoughts.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:39:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 en What is the best Linux operating system to use if you are getting started? http://rootthoughts.com/what-is-the-best-linux-operating-system-to-use-if-you-are-getting-started/ http://rootthoughts.com/what-is-the-best-linux-operating-system-to-use-if-you-are-getting-started/#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:07:51 +0000 admin http://rootthoughts.com/?p=50 isaac_2004 asked:

I am a Computer Science student looking into developing a stronger Linux background. I plan to buy a new harddrive and install a partition to it.

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]]> http://rootthoughts.com/what-is-the-best-linux-operating-system-to-use-if-you-are-getting-started/feed/ What is the limitations of Linux compared to Windows? http://rootthoughts.com/what-is-the-limitations-of-linux-compared-to-windows/ http://rootthoughts.com/what-is-the-limitations-of-linux-compared-to-windows/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:59:48 +0000 admin http://rootthoughts.com/?p=46 StandTall asked:

Linux is the alternative to Windows.

However, it seems Linux has its limitations.

What is the limitations of Linux compared to Windows?

What is it that Windows has but Linux lacks?

Or is Linux just as good as Windows?

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]]> http://rootthoughts.com/what-is-the-limitations-of-linux-compared-to-windows/feed/ How can I run Linux on an additional hard drive when my original hard drive runs Windows? http://rootthoughts.com/how-can-i-run-linux-on-an-additional-hard-drive-when-my-original-hard-drive-runs-windows/ http://rootthoughts.com/how-can-i-run-linux-on-an-additional-hard-drive-when-my-original-hard-drive-runs-windows/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:37:54 +0000 admin http://rootthoughts.com/?p=124 adam v asked:

I want to be able to switch between using Linux and Windows without overloading or complicating one hard drive. Are there any pitfalls with running different operating systems in separate hard drives?

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]]> http://rootthoughts.com/how-can-i-run-linux-on-an-additional-hard-drive-when-my-original-hard-drive-runs-windows/feed/ How do you get to the Linux root directory in terminal mode? http://rootthoughts.com/how-do-you-get-to-the-linux-root-directory-in-terminal-mode/ http://rootthoughts.com/how-do-you-get-to-the-linux-root-directory-in-terminal-mode/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:22:25 +0000 admin http://rootthoughts.com/?p=96 GeorgeRock asked:

I am asking this on behalf of my colleague.

My colleague is now using his Linux Desktop and is at the Linux terminal option. He is trying his very best to get to the root directory, but to no avail. All his efforts are in vain.

He is now stuck in the username@username-desktop:~$ environment.

How can he go to the root directory?

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]]> http://rootthoughts.com/how-do-you-get-to-the-linux-root-directory-in-terminal-mode/feed/ What is the best linux distribution for learning to use many? http://rootthoughts.com/what-is-the-best-linux-distribution-for-learning-to-use-many/ http://rootthoughts.com/what-is-the-best-linux-distribution-for-learning-to-use-many/#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:24:18 +0000 admin http://rootthoughts.com/?p=38 tiger.zebra asked:

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!

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]]> http://rootthoughts.com/what-is-the-best-linux-distribution-for-learning-to-use-many/feed/ If Linux had the ability to run all PC programs would that have a major impact on Microsoft Windows sales? http://rootthoughts.com/if-linux-had-the-ability-to-run-all-pc-programs-would-that-have-a-major-impact-on-microsoft-windows-sales/ http://rootthoughts.com/if-linux-had-the-ability-to-run-all-pc-programs-would-that-have-a-major-impact-on-microsoft-windows-sales/#comments Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:49:14 +0000 admin http://rootthoughts.com/?p=108 Russell Mania asked:

I have been running Linux for two months and I like it much better then my Windows XP. My computer doesn’t freeze or crash anymore. I don’t have to worry to much about viruses or spyware on my computer. I would think that Microsoft Would be hurting in sales if linux was able to run all PC applications that windows run.

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]]> http://rootthoughts.com/if-linux-had-the-ability-to-run-all-pc-programs-would-that-have-a-major-impact-on-microsoft-windows-sales/feed/ How can i make my linux work like a web server? http://rootthoughts.com/how-can-i-make-my-linux-work-like-a-web-server/ http://rootthoughts.com/how-can-i-make-my-linux-work-like-a-web-server/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:19:35 +0000 admin http://rootthoughts.com/?p=130 zebobbybird@sbcglobal.net asked:

I have an ubuntu linux pc, and im wondering if it is possible to use it as a web server, to make, and host my own website, if so, where do i start, and what do i need?

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]]> http://rootthoughts.com/how-can-i-make-my-linux-work-like-a-web-server/feed/ How do i get a linux operating system? http://rootthoughts.com/how-do-i-get-a-linux-operating-system/ http://rootthoughts.com/how-do-i-get-a-linux-operating-system/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:15:38 +0000 admin http://rootthoughts.com/?p=68 Brian H asked:

I would like one of the free linux operating systems for my old computer but i have a really slow connection so i can’t download it without it taking a few days. Is there anyway i can order it somewhere and it still be free? Thanks.

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]]> http://rootthoughts.com/how-do-i-get-a-linux-operating-system/feed/ How do I get my Linux program to boot off the cd from start up? http://rootthoughts.com/how-do-i-get-my-linux-program-to-boot-off-the-cd-from-start-up/ http://rootthoughts.com/how-do-i-get-my-linux-program-to-boot-off-the-cd-from-start-up/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:44:10 +0000 admin http://rootthoughts.com/?p=86 mikeyyy asked:

I just downloaded the Mepis version of Linux to a Cd. When I restart my computer it just turns back on the way it normally does, and doesnt load the Linuz application. How can I get this to work? (I have other versions of Linux on Cd’s that load on start up just fine)…please help me out!

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]]> http://rootthoughts.com/how-do-i-get-my-linux-program-to-boot-off-the-cd-from-start-up/feed/ How do you install linux on windows platform? http://rootthoughts.com/how-do-you-install-linux-on-windows-platform/ http://rootthoughts.com/how-do-you-install-linux-on-windows-platform/#comments Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:03:23 +0000 admin http://rootthoughts.com/?p=116 s7artan007 asked:

I would like to know how to install Linux onto a windows sp2 xp but it’s a factory computer. I want to know how to install it with the drivers still intact and my windows still functioning and usable.

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